So...I realized I might have sounded like I implied Bacon Bit actually went to the Stone Age with her conversation with Stripes, I did make it sound as ambiguous as possible what I actually meant is Bacon Bit is still unsure weather the scientists were right about Stone Age magic hence why she asked Stripes what she would say if someone told her of stone age magic because of how certain the scientists were of their beliefs Bacon Bit is like many people who grew up in cults feels unsure what to believe
Bacon Bit felt herself beginning to sweat as she got to this part of the story…
"Well…" The Mutant Piglet said as she mopped her brow "...When I was nine years old, they decided to finally send me on my first trip back to the stone age...But when they set the coordinates on my time machine...Someone made a miscalculation so instead of being sent to the past...I was..Sent to another dimension!"
And just then Bacon Bit's stomach gave a mighty rumble...And so did Stripes' stomach!
"I think it's time for lunch…" Glass Joe said looking at his watch.
"You know…" Bear Hugger said "...Since it's just two of them...Let's indulge them with another lunch out! Since we don't won't have to pay for a whole classroom of students…" Bear Hugger looked at how distressed Bacon Bit was already all drenched in sweat "...I think someone deserves a treat for being so brave!"
"I concur!' Great Tiger said he floated over to Bacon Bit
"Since you're the guest, is there anything in particular you want?" Great Tiger asked "We'll take you anywhere you want…"
Bacon Bit actually had to stop and think for a moment she could have any cuisine she wanted and it would be better to have a healthy, wholesome meal...But after telling about her past...She really wanted her personal comfort food...She wanted French fries with Ranch dressing!
"If it's all right with you…" She said "...I really just want to go back to that diner, their fries were really good!"
So while many of the Boxers weren't particularly fond of that diner they agreed to help the little Piglet feel more at ease…
At the diner, Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, Dana and Bacon Bit sat at one booth, at the booth next to theirs Stripes sat talking with Bear Hugger and Great Tiger, she was more interested in talking with Bear Hugger which made Great Tiger realize the Mutant Tigress by being 'born' and raised in Canada really was a 'Canuk' at heart regardless of her species and really showed to him how Mutant Animals are very 'malleable' shaped more by nurture than by nature at least all the Mutants he had seen thus far.
Stripes popped and entire cheeseburger in her mouth and licked her lips
"This food is pretty good…" She said "...But I really miss poutine! I have no idea where to find it in the States...It was my favorite treat growing up!"
"Well…" Bear Hugger said "...If you ever want to come over to my place I can make some for you just like…" He remembered he was talking to an artificially created Mutant life form raised by a bunch of scientists "...Whoever made it for you used to make."
"That's very kind of you…" Stripes winced for a moment "...I know Bear Hugger is a stage name, what should I call you for something more...Official?"
"My real name is Bill Pines." Bear Hugger said as he was not one of the Boxers who had any issue with being called his real name outside his home country "...I come from a long line of lumberjacks."
Stripes' left ear turned when she heard Bacon Bit behind her say "Excuse me, I'm going to the ladies' room."
"Excuse me…" Stripes said standing up "...I believe I also need the lady's room…"
Obviously since human females typically go to the restroom together, most of the male boxers saw this as perfectly normal.
However Great Tiger saw something else and he smiled slyly as he sipped his orange juice, he saw in that Tiger's eyes that she was a schemer...In a good way...What he saw in her face and body language was similar to certain lady's in his home country who secretly work to play matchmaker in a way that won't be noticed...Now obviously Stripes wasn't playing matchmaker but he could see she had was working on something similar.
After using the facilities as the two Mutant Girls washed their hands, Stripes turned to Bacon Bit and said "OK...I was just thinking about Von Kaiser's well being when I first suggested you become his adopted daughter, but after what I just heard I realized you both need it! I think you need to go live with him for protection! So I think you should ask today as soon as you are able!"
So with me starting The White Ronin which takes place one year after these events I felt like I wanted to get certain things set up as quickly as possible
