Moving right along…
The events that followed after Gazzy had yelled can only be described as confusing and chaotic. At the same time Gazzy had yelled, Fang, who had conveniently been in the process of hammering a nail in a wall, was startled by Gazzy's deafening proclamation and subsequently slammed the hammer into his thumb. He screamed in pain, further adding to the morning's screamfest. Amidst all the hollering, Angel stumbled into the hallway and, just to prove that the universe has a vindictive sense of humor, proceeded to stub her toe on a random object, thus adding to the ear drum exploding events of the morning. Finally, after an even louder yell by Max to shut up, the Flock plus Daniel were gathered around the kitchen table.
"Well," Max finally said, "I guess all that's left to do is welcome Daniel to the Flock." Daniel raised an eyebrow at this.
"Seriously?" Fang interrupted. "Just like that?"
"Yeah," Daniel spoke up, "No checks for Eraser traits or concealed weapons of mass destruction?"
"Yep." Max said simply. "Also, we had Angel give you a mind probe so you're clear." Max said, motioning to the aforementioned psychic. Daniel turned and gave her a quick grunt before returning his gaze to Max.
"So I'm…in?" He asked incredulously.
"Yep" Max smiled and extended her hand. "Welcome to the Flock Danny boy."
Without another word, he reached out and grasped it tightly.
"Thanks." He replied, shaking her hand. "Really." Max smiled back.
"So now what?" Daniel asked. They were now in the living room and Daniel was discovering the joys of a sofa. The rest of the Flock had left to school and since Nudge was suspended for bedazzling the school trophy, she was put on Daniel Duty.
"Now," Nudge, who sitting right next to him, "We get you some clothes." He frowned at this.
"What's wrong with what I'm wearing?" Nudge grabbed a small bit of his t-shirt and felt the material.
"Daniel, exactly what is this shirt coated in?" She asked, feeling the grime.
"About 2 liters of blood and some manure. I forget in what order." He answered instantly. Nudge just stared in horror.
"We're getting you new clothes. Stat."
About 15 minutes later, Daniel and Nudge were walking through the clothing section of the mall with Nudge waist deep in clothing racks. They were just about to clean out their second store when Daniel felt a hand on his back. He turned to see a blonde girl with muddy black eyes staring back at him.
"Can I help you?" He asked. The girl just giggled. Daniel was confused. "Do I know you?"
The girl smiled. Daniel flinched. That smile he thought, no, it can't be.
"Oh I think you remember me just right darlin'" She replied in a southern drawl.
"Kelly."