Reactions pt.2

"Normal speech"

'Thoughts'

"Speech over phone or terminal"

Setsuna

"Congratulations young man! You took a brave step that many men I know wouldn't take! Feldt is a great woman!" Graham's voice bellowed over the phone, causing Setsuna to pull it back slightly from his ear,

Setsuna sighed as he recoiled from the volume of Graham's voice, "Dad, you don't need to speak so loud into the phone. How many times do I need to say that?"

The blonde man was just as loud as before, "Well normally we don't talk about something as momentous as this! You are following your heart and that should be celebrated!"

Setsuna smiled at the comment, blushing slightly, "Well I can't say that I planned it to happen at that time, but I don't regret it happening like that. I found my lady love, as you would say."

Graham's voice lowered in volume, becoming normal talking, "It is a goal worthy of any man. I have the sky as my lady love, and you have Feldt."

Setsuna shook his head at that, "Uncle Billy is right about you getting too into piloting. I still don't get how you can fall in love with the sky."

Setsuna could just hear Graham's smile through the phone, "It cannot be explained. I just know where my heart lies and no woman or man could replace that in my heart!"

Setsuna smirked, "So that means I actually have to continue on the Aker name, huh?"

"I told you that when you were younger, though I remember saying that was your choice. I don't demand to have grandchildren." Graham's voice became softer, "Though I will say, Feldt would make a wonderful mother. Do you agree?"

Setsuna blushed deeper, his voice full of love, "I do. I really do. Though I think she would be a bit…overprotective at first."

Graham's tone became teasing, "Would you not be the same? I would think you would like that as well. I watched you growing up being protective of people getting bullied."

Setsuna's balled his free hand into a fist, "Even if they weren't my friend, they didn't deserve that."

Graham spoke proudly, "And I am happy you did that. You will be a good father with that attitude."

Setsuna smiled happily, "Thank you. I can't say that I plan on having kids with Feldt any time soon, but we have talked about it."

Graham replied curiously, "What did you discuss or decide?"

"She said she wanted a few kids, the upper limit being four." Setsuna let out a happy chuckle, "I don't know if we will have four kids, but she wants our kids to grow up with siblings. She grew up alone and always wanted a sibling or two. She even calls her friend Christina the sister she always wanted."

"And do you agree?"

Setsuna grinned unconsciously, "Yeah. I wouldn't mind having a few, but I am fine with Feldt being the driver in that to a point. I can't say I have a huge preference."

Graham chuckled, "It's good you guys are on the same page and I can't wait to go to the wedding. Also, Billy is moaning about that woman that he complained about when you were a teenager."

Setsuna rolled his eyes, "I thought he got over her and was dating that red haired scientist."

"Apparently the two broke up. He said she was too clingy and I've heard that she was saying he wouldn't stop talking about this Lisa woman. I took him out drinking and he wouldn't shut up about her."

"Doesn't he always complain about you going on about your lady love and piloting? How is that any different."

Graham's tone became defensive, "My love for the sky is pure and noble! Billy's is…not so much."

Setsuna rolled his eyes, "Sure, whatever you say dad." Setsuna looked at the model box he had opened, "I just wanted to tell you about the future wedding before I made a model, so I'll talk to you later. Once we have the date set, you will be one of the first to know."

Graham's voice picked up in volume, "Well then, I know not to get in between a man and his model! I'll talk to you later, son! I love you!"

Setsuna rolled his eyes, but smiled, "Love you too dad." The line dropped and Setsuna began the construction of the model. One thought ran through his head. 'What would Feldt and I's kids look like?'

Setsuna

Setsuna grinned as the gaming session was coming to an end. Him and the rest of the meisters had been playing for a few hours, having not been able to get together to play for a few weeks. Life had been busy for all of them, especially with both Lyle and Allelujah having found girlfriends in the past couple months. But once they had been able to actually find a time to play with each other, it had been a relaxing few hours. 'I forgot how much I missed playing with the guys.'

Setsuna heard Lyle speak teasingly, "So Neil, how's the ball and chain?"

Neil's tone was exasperated, "How many times does Tieria have to yell at you for calling him that. You and Amy have to stop it or he's going to strangle both of you."

Setsuna could almost imagine the smirk on Lyle's face when he responded, "Well he hasn't yet and she called him that first, so don't blame me."

Allelujah spoke up, add his voice into the conversation, "Hasn't he been married for a several months now? You would think it would get old."

Lyle chimed in again, "Well he hasn't stopped overreacting, so I'll keep teasing him about him. He still blushes when Neil calls him babe."

Hearing this talk about Neil's marriage triggered something in Setsuna's mind. 'Did I forget to tell them about Feldt? Damnit!' As the rest of the group kept talking, Setsuna cleared his throat, getting the rest of them to quiet down.

Neil asked teasingly, "What's up Setsuna? Tired of the bickering?"

Setsuna replied evenly, "Well, no. I'm used to that." His voice became more nervous, "I completely blanked on telling you earlier, but I have important news."

Lyle spoke with friendly sarcasm, "What could be so important as to interrupt brotherly bickering?"

Setsuna spoke straight to the point, trying to hide his nervousness, "I proposed to Feldt and she accepted!" Setsuna could feel his heart race slightly, palms sweating slightly. He wanted his friends to be happy for him and he wasn't 100% sure how Lyle would react. He knew he was dating some woman named Anew casually, but he had spoken about marriage in a dismissive tone.

The first person to react was Neil, who's tone was boisterous and jovial, "Well, another one of us joins the clubs! Congrats! I'm glad I'm not alone!"

Allelujah's tone was happy as well, "Congrats! I am really happy for you two! Was this a long time coming?"

Lyle's tone was mildly dismissive, "I see you found a ball and chain too." Setsuna's stomach dropped slightly, feeling a bit disappointed by the reaction.

Neil spoke to his brother, his voice chiding, "C'mon Lyle, this is a happy moment for him. Can you hold off on your cynicism for one minute?"

Lyle relented, his tone picking up in friendliness, "Sorry Setsuna, I let by bias get to me. That's great she accepted." Lyle's voice became teasing, "I hope you had a real nice night after that."

Setsuna rolled his eyes, blushing at the memory, "Is your first thought really about my sex life?"

Lyle chuckled at that, "It's not my first thought but that is what I would want if I proposed."

"Would Anew really want to hear that?"

Neil added onto that point, "I don't think she would be happy that was your first thought if you proposed. Though actually…" His voice trailed off for a few seconds before speaking again, "She actually might, considering you have said you two aren't think about that. I remember her telling me you always have sex on the mind."

Lyle just let out a laugh, "You are probably right. She always complains about complains I kiss her too much before she kisses me back, so I don't think she means that fully."

The group laughed and Allelujah spoke up, "So Setsuna, do you have a date set? Any of us going to be groomsman?"

Setsuna smiled at that, "Nothing concrete, but definitely next spring. And I was planning on asking Neil at least. I don't trust Lyle wouldn't flirt with the bridesmaids. And sorry Allelujah." Setsuna chuckled at the end of that, not really meaning it, before quickly adding, "But you guys will be invited, even if you aren't a groomsman." 'It's not that I don't want him to, I just want to keep the groomsman a small group.' He already had Saji and Lichty as choices, with Feldt having Christina and two of her co-workers.

Lyle's spoke, offended, "Hey, I have a girlfriend now! I wouldn't do that…that much."

The other twin spoke with brotherly mocking, "And this is why he's picking me."

Allelujah, ignoring the bickering, spoke softly, "It's no problem, Setsuna. Do you feel ready to be married? It's a big step." Setsuna detected nervousness in Allelujah's voice. 'I wonder what he's nervous about.'

Setsuna scratched the back of his neck, "Well I can't say I planned to propose so soon, but I'm as ready as I can be. I want to spend the rest of my life with her and even if I could take back the proposal without hurting her, I wouldn't. Though I can't say I won't be nervous at the actual wedding."

Neil laughed, "Believe me, it's always nerve racking. When I was marrying Tieria, I was shaking. And he wasn't much better than me."

Tieria's voice came over Neil's mic, sounding annoyed, "I was not nervous! I was completely ready to marry you with no worries."

Lyle spoke in a sing-song voice, "That's not what Amy said! She said you looked like you were ready to bolt when she checked on you."

Tieria spoke in a defensive tone, "That is lies and slander. Your sister is a gremlin!"

Neil and Lyle replied at the same time in an even tone, "Of course she is. She's always been."

Lyle spoke mischievously, "I bet you weren't shaking on your wedding night." Setsuna could already sense Tieria's frustration rising, so he knew it might be good to leave the group to their own devices

Seeing those three were going to be arguing for a while, Setsuna changed to a private chat that was basically a refuge from that, Allelujah following him. Setsuna rolled his eyes at the brothers' antics and spoke casually, "At least we don't have to deal with that, Alleluajah. Sometimes having very little family can be a benefit."

Allelujah laughed, "I would take a shot at that, but I don't want to risk my keyboard." Allelujah spoke nervously once again, "Hey Setsuna, it's nice to know you have a girl you love so much. And can I ask you a question?"

Curious about what was causing his friend to act like that, Setsuna smiled, "Thanks. And sure. What is it?"

"Well, you see I was thinking about Marie and our future…"

Author Note

So there is Setsuna's friends! We are rounding on the wedding soon and that will be an event! See you guys next time and hope you are had a good week!