Police finish hauling away the last of the Beagle Boys as they take statements from all involved. Paramedics tend to Boone who, despite a few torn stitches, would be fine. Once he is cleared, Cross helps him up, both smiling at each other.
Scrooge approaches after given his statement to police. "Well, that was something else. Let's just hope the children aren't traumatized." Scrooge says.
"If they have even a fraction the spunk of your kids, they'll be fine." Boone remarks, Scrooge chuckling at that. "What'd the police say? Some gave us dirty looks given, you know..."
"They said they have to report the Toppat Clan presence, even after I told them what yew did here tonight." Scrooge sighs, then grins. "It is just unfortunate a seagull managed to snatch those notes..." Scrooge gives them a wink.
Boone nods. "Thanks. That means a lot..." As he notices Beakley comes over after checking on Webby. "Any way I can help you, twenty-two?"
"I'd like to say that, I'm sorry for not trusting you. You saved my granddaughter twice now, and risked your life both times." Beakley says. "She told me what all happened. You were willing to die to keep her from being captured. So, thank you..."
"Hey, it's nothing. She actually saved my life I'm sure she told you. She's lucky to have you as family." He smiles and nods to Beakley.
She smiles back, and extends a hand, which Boone shakes. "Just know, she asked about training with you, and I told her she can whenever she wants, so long as you are free and willing to do so."
"I would be honored to train her." Boone says.
Beakley then leaves, as Lena comes up. "Um, hi..." Lena says.
"Hey, you're the magic girl, huh? Nice going out there." He comments.
"Uh, thanks. Look, I really want to thank you for saving us and, well, protecting Webby..." Lena says sheepishly.
"You like her, don't you?" Boone says.
"Well, yeah. She's my best friend an-"
"I mean LIKE like her. As in, you love her as more than a friend..."
Lena's eyes go wide as she blushes. "W-what? W-what do you mean? S-she's just a fri-
"Kid, give it a break. I see the way you look at her. You want to spend the rest of your life with her. Everyone can see it. The only one oblivious to it is her, because she is too innocent to realize you two are meant for each other." Boone states
Lena looks away. She knew he was right. "I just, I'm afraid she'll shun me for it. Her opinion is everything to me. She was my first actual friend. I... I don't want to lose her, like I almost did several times..."
Boone puts a hand on Lena's shoulder. "Kid, she cares about you. She likely has feelings for you too and just doesn't realize. Give her time. Plus, you are best friends. Just because she may not reciprocate feelings doesn't mean she'll stop being your friend."
Lena looks up at him. "R-really? But, what about Dewey? After all, he is her da-"
"Oh come on. She views the triplets as brothers. She loves them as family. He is just the brother most like her in adventuring. There may be some extra feelings from her towards him, but they are purely platonic."
"Platoni- wha?"
"Intimate or affectionate but non, er, you know..." As he mouths 'sexual' to Lena, who gets it.
"So, what do you suggest I do?"
"Ask her for a dance. Most everyone else is leaving, and Dewey is, well..." As they see Dewey being, well, Dewey, trying to 'show off his moves', but no one is paying attention. "Yeah... Anyways, just ask. Worst she'll say is no."
Lena sighs and nods. "Right. Again, thank you..." As Lena goes to ask Webby for a dance.
"Well, tonight was, eventful..." Boone said with a chuckle.
"I'll say, more so for you though." Cross teased.
"Doubt you'd want to be stabbed in the side, then have a kid do every painful makeshift procedure possible to patch it up, including disinfecting with alcohol, stitching it shut, and cauterizing it." He retorts with a grin.
"Not to forget refusing a kiss from your lover..."
"Oh please, there is a time and place for everything, like right now is the time to-"
"Dance?" She says with a smirk.
"Uh, well, yeah, but-hey!" As he is dragged aside by his vest to a more semi-private area. "Woah woah woah, look, I don't even know how to dance!"
"But I do..." She smirked. "Just follow my lead." As the two do a slow dance, Boone being a good listener.
He will admit, it is nice, especially being so close to her.
"Hmm, rather light on your feet for a guy..."
"Helps when you've had a body more akin to a string bean for most of your life." He jokes.
"Hmm, doesn't fit what you did to those Beagle Boys earlier... Spin me and dip." She compliments then instructs, her boss carrying out instructions perfectly.
"Hence why I said had. Also probably all the blood loss helped" He smirks and jokes as he brings her back up.
Cross laughs some. "How about we take a closer look at that wound back at the ship. Maybe, your room?" She winks.
"Miss Cross, I do believe that is sexual harassment. You wouldn't want me reporting you to HR, would you?" He teases.
"Oh come on, you ARE Human Resources!" She points out.
"Then I'm afraid I'll have to put it on rec-" He starts to joke, only to be cut off by a kiss.
Cross grabs his head and pulls him into a kiss that they hold for a good bit, before breaking it. "Oh come now, that only works if the harasser is above the harassee. Flip it and it is just a tactical business move." As she blushes with a smile and chuckle.
He smiles and blushes back, laughs. "Guess I managed to melt that cold, icey exterior after all and get to the soft, warm center of your heart."
"Oh you..." As she rests her head on his chest as they slowly dance.
— — —
Meanwhile, Violet walks up to Huey. "Hubert..."
"Oh, uh, hey Violet. I uh, I'm sorry we never got to dance." Huey says.
"Quite alright, you are not to blame." Violet assures.
"Well I, kinda am. I just, well, I've been nervous about, you know..." As he rubs the back of his head.
"Spending time close to a girl in an intimate setting?"
"Yeah, that..."
"Understandable. There is still time, though, if you want to dance..." As Violet holds a hand out, Huey looking at it and gulping.
"I, I don't know..."
"Hmm, think of this less as a 'date', and imagine, say, we are working together to get a 'Partner Dancing Badge' for the Junior Woodchucks." Violet suggests.
"Well, that does sound less scary..." Huey smiles. "Sure, why not?!" As he takes her hand as they start to dance. They give advice to each on how to improve form, talking like they are, indeed, working on a badge. They move swiftly, and comfortably.
"I must say, you are quite the partner." Violet compliments
"Thanks, I uh, read up on dancing a lot until the dance. Obsessed, really." As he then spins Violet, then dips her.
"Well, it certainly shows. Perhaps we can practice more some other time? Maybe in a less formal, less public location and time?" Violet suggests, smiling lightly.
Huey smiles. "Sure, why not?" As they dance together.
— — —
Lena has soon calmed down enough and gotten the nerves to ask Webby. "Uh, hey, Pink."
"Oh, hey Lena! You were awesome back there!"
"Thanks, you, um, you were amazing as well. After all, you did save us."
"Hey, was I just supposed to abandon you? You're my best friends and family! I'll be there for you no matter what!" Webby smiles.
"Yeah." Lena blushes, takes a deep breath, and sighs. "Say, Webby, would you like to, um, dance?"
"Sure!" Webby says smiling.
"R-really? You, want to dance with me?" Lena asks shocked by Webby's acceptance.
"Of course! You are my best friend after all." Webby says, pulling Lena onto the dance floor as the do a slow dance similar to the ones Boone is doing with Cross and Huey is doing with Violet, Webby leading Lena.
Lena blushes as she holds hands with Webby, following her lead, Webby in the position the male would normally be. The closeness, the intimacy, it all felt... Right. Lena smiled, looking down at Webby. "Say, you looked beautiful when you were kicking Beagle Boy butt... Er, more so than usual... Er, uh..." Lena fumbles and blushes brightly.
"Aw, thanks Lena. You were too. Something about your magic is just so alluring..." Webby says.
Lena would blush more, but is already beet red. At least Webby didn't notice. She smiled. "Gee, thanks Pi-woah!" As she is dipped, suddenly looking right into Webby's eyes. Did her eyes always look this beautiful? She is pulled up as their dance continues.
"You're quite a good dancer Lena!" Webby compliments.
"Well, I mean, you are doing all the work and, well..." Lena dismisses and fumbles. Why did this feel like a dream?
Webby giggles, puts her arms around Lena in a hug, as she just move to the rhythm, much to Lena's delight.
It seems, that while most never got to dance much tonight, these six certainly did, and with their true soulmates, even if half of them are unaware they are...