Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 5
Now Serving: Responsible Stress "Dad," Art said, hoping his father couldn't hear the waver in his voice, "I appreciate what you've done, but do you mind if I ask you a question?" Art's father folded his hands on the table. "Is it regarding my sudden...
The Month's Numbers (Otherwise Untitled)
~ The weather was a drab shimmer of gray skies and rain that didn't seem confident enough to do more than linger in the air as an oppressive humidity, the bear gazing out across the parking lot at the tops of the variously colored and shaped cars on...
Summer Bulking
"Okay, Jo," Atlas said as he and the kangaroo approached the changing rooms at the secluded beach, "I gotta warn you, I might look a lot different without much clothes on." Jo raised an eyebrow while scratching a spot behind his collar. "Oh yeah?...
18 Misfit
The world was originally made for humans. Adapting to anthros was a challenge, but something society copied with well enough. Chairs needed holes for tails and some shirts needed to be designed for wings, but in general things went on as usual. Then...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 12
Now Serving: A Failure to Stand Up "Dad," Venti said, "I appreciate what you're trying to do, but let me handle this situation with my father, okay?" The response didn't surprise him. "I don't think so, son. You might as well drop this line of...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 9
Now Serving: Filling in the Blanks "Okay," Otis said as he and Ted walked down the sidewalk, "can you explain to me what your dad meant by meeting Venti's biological father?" "Reggie met his biological father a couple of days ago, and Dad's all...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 15
Now Serving: Shower Peeks Venti followed Art into the bathroom. "Have you ever had that feeling you're missing something in a conversation, but you can't quite get it?" Art peeled off his clothing before turning on the shower. "Most of the time, but...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 8
Now Serving: A Losing Battle "So I want you to arrange a nice, little meeting with you, me, and your biological father," Venti's dad said in the too-familiar tone of voice of someone used to getting his way. Venti steeled himself for the backlash...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 1
Now Serving: Showing Off for Profit Venti turned on his webcam and saw the private room he created on ChatterBOX only had one visitor. That was okay, though, as he was expecting him. _Hi, ya big bunnywolf,_he typed. _Welcome._He even added "^^" for...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 7
Now Serving: Nicknames and Football "So are you going to put on a shirt anytime soon, son?" Venti's father asked. "I was just about to do that, Dad," Venti said, "but I had to answer the door, remember?" "I'm old, not senile. But you already...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 6
Now Serving: Embarrassing Childhood Stories Venti knew who was at the door without having to look through the peephole. "Well, isn't _this_a surprise," he said after opening the door. "It's Otis, my_best_friend of _all_time." The giant otter smiled...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 4
Now Serving: Patriarchal Interference Venti steeled himself as he answered the door. "Hi, Dad," he said to the grizzled hyena standing in front of him. "Put on a shirt, son. You're making me feel inadequate." Venti's ear flattened at the criticism....