Thread: Rube & Mundane
Who: Reed and Venessa When: Tuesday, August 17, 2112 (backdated) Where: the library What: family reunion
Reed was still offended by the suggestion that he was making up his blood connection to a specialis gen. He was also disturbed that Venessa seemed to think it was some sort of perverted means of getting her naked. What sort of sick bastard would tell someone they were distantly related as a means of flirting? He wasn't a master of history, but Reed was fairly sure that incest went out of style long before 2012.
Insults aside, he was determined to meet his ancestor. Yeah, she seemed like she was going to be one of those family members you tolerated but didn't really like. Still, she was family, and family was important to Reed. Though, they apparently weren't important enough to hear the news yet. Reed worried his dad or brother would want to tag along, and seeing as how Venessa didn't quite believe in his genealogical research just yet, he felt it was best if he not subject her to a crowded reunion. One on one was best for now.
As he entered the library, Reed looked around for a woman wearing purple. He'd seen a photo of Venessa, but maybe she didn't look the same anymore. She could have cut or dyed her hair, lost or gained weight. Since he had no idea when the picture was taken, he had no idea what to expect now. It was unlikely Venessa would expect his appearance either. He was really white, despite his ancestry. Since Venessa's time, a lot more Irish and German blood had been poured into the family tree.
A flash of purple came into view just then, and Reed's head swiveled to see. Okay, so she looked just like her photo. Taking a deep breath, Reed forced himself to walk up to the woman. "Venessa? I'm Reed." This was really awkward.