You're already crushing it. So definitely, definitely don't die!
[No doubt that she's rocking the mom vibe. But there's plenty of relief in his tone. He's glad! For all of it, really. Not dying, and being his mom, and a hero, too... just so long as her version of hero doesn't include dying like her counterpart or so many others he knows.
There's just one more thing:]
Hey, how did you know? About me being Cassandra, too.
[It'd been a presumption before, based on that old yokai friend of hers in the future, and Hunter asking (and therefore reminding him it was a thing). But confirmation! For sure! He has to know.]
I see... So you never knew for sure? [She does ponder for a moment. Could she have named him something else? ...Nah.]
Well as your mother, I decree that what I called you before is your proper name! Let's stick with that. I do like the concept of being able to call someone Junior!
I remember an old yokai who called me Cassandra when I was a kid. She was a friend of my mom's. So it was more like a toss up between it being my name or her being senile thinking I was you.
[And considering how long yokai can live while being of sound mind, like Draxum? The latter felt unlikely.]
I don't mind being a junior. It makes me feel closer to her. And, well, you.
[It is fine, child, very fine. Mother just wants to make sure to do motherly things!]
Good. I am glad that you feel those feelings on this subject. The Jones Clan stands strong, with our combined power! The power of our familial affection!
[It really is impossible to resist her enthusiasm, and her confidence. He can't help wondering if this is what his life was like, before the Krang destroyed their base and took everything away. How much more like her would he have been?
It's not a regret, exactly. He'll always be grateful for everything sensei and everyone else did. But he's so very grateful for this, too. This second chance to learn from Mom.]
[On the inside, she does feel inklings of fear and doubt as she thinks about her, or rather her other self's fate. Even if that's a timeline that no longer exists, it still means it is possible for her to fall and die on her child. But this is a world of vaster possibilities, and she ultimately feels determined to keep becoming stronger so this can be a world where she never leaves her son behind!]
Our combined powers are without peer! I feel so hyped up that I'm ready to launch into a training session immediately!!
[Death is, unfortunately, an ever-present threat in Casey's life, though far less so these days, thankfully. But it's only made him want to make every single day count, and be the best it could possibly be. There's no way he'll not be grateful for each opportunity that crosses his path to get to know his family- a second time.
And oh no, she said the magic word.]
Are you really gonna train? Can we do it together?
[Training with Mom! It's been over a decade! He can't not ask.]
Of course! I would never false declare a training session! [Her excitement builds with each sentence.] And we absolutely can! What better way to further cement this bond of ours through some training together?
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[No doubt that she's rocking the mom vibe. But there's plenty of relief in his tone. He's glad! For all of it, really. Not dying, and being his mom, and a hero, too... just so long as her version of hero doesn't include dying like her counterpart or so many others he knows.
There's just one more thing:]
Hey, how did you know? About me being Cassandra, too.
[It'd been a presumption before, based on that old yokai friend of hers in the future, and Hunter asking (and therefore reminding him it was a thing). But confirmation! For sure! He has to know.]
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But she is confused by his question though, as if he's asking about some basic, elementary fact.]
It's obvious, isn't it? What else would I call my own child that 'Casey' would be short for? [With a snorting laugh-] Casington?
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I don't know! Everyone always called me Casey, or Junior. Definitely not that, though.
[Still, it is nice to have it confirmed.]
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Well as your mother, I decree that what I called you before is your proper name! Let's stick with that. I do like the concept of being able to call someone Junior!
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[And considering how long yokai can live while being of sound mind, like Draxum? The latter felt unlikely.]
I don't mind being a junior. It makes me feel closer to her. And, well, you.
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[Just lightly scolding there. Ultimately, her heart is warmed by his final statement. Her hands hover over her heart.]
V-very good then! The closer, the better. That is what I chose to say! I am happy to honor the link that I... th-that she forged!
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I'm glad for that. And... and grateful! We Joneses have to stick together.
[There's only two of them!]
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Good. I am glad that you feel those feelings on this subject. The Jones Clan stands strong, with our combined power! The power of our familial affection!
[They can make it if they try!]
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It's not a regret, exactly. He'll always be grateful for everything sensei and everyone else did. But he's so very grateful for this, too. This second chance to learn from Mom.]
Yes! We'll be unbeatable, together!
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[On the inside, she does feel inklings of fear and doubt as she thinks about her, or rather her other self's fate. Even if that's a timeline that no longer exists, it still means it is possible for her to fall and die on her child. But this is a world of vaster possibilities, and she ultimately feels determined to keep becoming stronger so this can be a world where she never leaves her son behind!]
Our combined powers are without peer! I feel so hyped up that I'm ready to launch into a training session immediately!!
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And oh no, she said the magic word.]
Are you really gonna train? Can we do it together?
[Training with Mom! It's been over a decade! He can't not ask.]
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[He sounds equally hype. Training! With! Mom!]
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