Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Kauker 1: Round 21

 


Last round was an eventful one for the Kauker family. With the triplets now in high school, dad Poe decided to take the entire family into the woods for a photo shoot. During a break in the action, the girls wandered away and found a mysterious portal-which they immediately decided to enter. By the end of the day all 3 had begun new lives as spell casters.


Hey, guys...ok, really?

Eclipse: What? 

They really got you guys color-coded laptops?

Celestial: Well, sure. How else would we know who's was who's?


Yeah, it's probably a good thing you guys are graduating this week.


Eclipse: Ha! I did it!

What did you learn to do now?


Eclipse: I can make whole meals appear! 

Or, you know...you could just learn to cook...


Universe: Hey, that pizza looks pretty good...where'd you get that?

Eclipse: Um...I...brought it home from school?

Universe: Really? Huh, I don't remember school pizza being that good...


Looks like Eclipse isn't the only one who learned a new spell.


Maybe grab a fire extinguisher before you have to try it out on your dad...


Nice job, Aurora...


Oh, good. It's Egg Fest...


The perfect time for Eclipse to try out her new power...


Poe: Wow, this food looks great. Where did you learn how to cook?

Eclipse: Um...internet?


Poe: So, I finally figured it out!

Universe: (sigh) Figured what out, dear?

Poe: You know how there's been all that weird stuff happening around here?

Eclipse: Uh...

Celestial: We  haven't noticed any weird stuff.

Poe: Really? You haven't noticed the weird noises late at night? Or that things just seem to...clean themselves? And I swear, last night when I went to bed the dishwasher was broken. And when I got up this morning...good as new.

Universe: Wait, how did the dishwasher break?

Poe: Not important. The important thing is I finally figured out what's been causing it! We...are haunted!

Universe: Haunted? 

Poe: I'm telling you, there are ghosts in this house...


Celestial: Can you believe that? Ghosts?

Eclipse: Are you kidding? This is great! 

Celestial: How so?

Eclipse: Dad thinks our magic is caused by ghosts. We don't have to worry about him catching on...

Yeah, I don't think your dad was ever the problem in that department, girls...


Poe: Ok, see? This is what I was talking about...

Eclipse: What?

Poe: Last night, I came down here to get a glass of water, and on my way back up I banged into the counter and spilled it. And look! No more puddle! I'm telling you, it's ghosts!

Well, ghosts or evaporation...


Aurora: Eclipse, there's no way we can pass our magic off as ghosts.

Eclipse: Sure we can! I've already done it like, three times.

Celestial: Yeah, because your magic does like, house stuff. How's Aurora going to explain making people feel angry?

Eclipse: I don't know...there's gotta be different kinds of ghosts, right?


Poe: Ok, I think I came up with a plan...

Universe: What now?

Poe: We need to redecorate.

Universe: ...Redecorate?

Poe: Yes! Clearly, there's some bad energy in here or something and we need to get rid of it!

Universe: (sigh) Fine. I actually had been thinking about making some changes anyway...plus, the girls will be in college soon. I guess this is as good a time as any.


Oh, right...college applications. I almost forgot about that.


Any news yet?

Eclipse: (sigh) No, not yet. 

Celestial: Come on. Let's go see what Mom and Dad did with this whole redecorating thing...


Whoa! This isn't exactly what I'd call a "little renovation".

Poe: I know, I know. I went a little bit overboard. Oh, and check it out...


Oh, for the love of...

Poe: Huh? What do you think of that?

Eclipse: Uh...I think it's a glass ball...

Poe: Not just any glass ball! It's a seance table! I'm going to get to the bottom of this ghost thing once and for all!

Eclipse: ... Um, Dad? I...

Aurora: Eclipse! They came! Our letters came!


Nice save, Aurora. And nice job with the acceptance letter, too.


Equally nice job by Celestial...


...and by Eclipse.


And just in time for the big day, I see...


Padme: Happy birthday, guys!

Celestial: Thanks.


Aurora: Libra! It feels like it's been forever since I've seen you.

Libra: Yeah, well, you know...moving is kind of exhausting. So are you guys all ready for college?

Aurora: Yup! Still a little nervous, though.

Libra: Eh, you'll do fine. Plus, you guys get to live in that cool shared house...I had to live in the school dorms and it was so annoying...


Ok, let's get this show on the road or else we're going to be here until midnight. Happy birthday, dear Eclipse...


Huh...wasn't really expecting the childish trait from her...


Happy birthday, dear Aurora...


Surprising traits all around, I guess...


Happy birthday, dear Celestial...


Ok, this one makes sense...


Universe: I can't believe you three are all grown up and moving out.

Eclipse: Mom, I'm moving back in right after college.

Universe: I know, I know. But what am I going to do until then? It'll be just me and your father...

Don't forget about the ghosts...

Universe: Ugh, don't remind me...



Huh...that might actually come in handy at college.


And I see we're having one last duel before heading off. At least no one's face down in the grass this time.



And it looks like we get one more birthday before we head out.


Happy birthday dear Universe...





Hmm...maybe it's time to ditch the sparkly skirt.


Happy birthday, dear Poe...






Ok, wait...you're the youngest of your siblings. How are you an elder before Luke or Han?

Poe: How should I know?


Eclipse: All right, I think we're all packed.

Poe: Wow...I still can't believe I raised triplets. Call when you guys get there, ok?

Eclipse: Sure, Dad...and, um...maybe go easy on the seances when Mom's around?

Poe: Will do.


And speaking of moving, it's officially time to start the first University household of Round 21! Girls, I'll catch up with you at college. Poe and Universe, I'll see you next round!



A Message From the Mysterious Voice: Triplet set 1 is all grown up! I know, I can't believe it either. So, obviously this was around the launch of the Paranormal stuff pack. I didn't get to do much with it during this week, but my plan is to have Poe dive into it once Eclipse is back from college. And yes, Eclipse will be inheriting the house.