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 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...
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....
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 3
Now Serving: The Lion's Share "Dad?" Art said as he saw the elder lion enter the coffee house. "What are you doing here?" Art's father gave him a bemused grin. He loomed over his smaller son as he approached the counter. "Is that any way to greet...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 2
Now Serving: Webshow, Interrupted Venti's cellphone started vibrating, and a quick glance at the caller ID showed his adoptive father was trying to reach him. _Hey, I have an important phone call._ His fingers flew across the keyboard, praying...
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...
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?...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 6, Part 1
With Saturday came another soccer game, and another victory for Larry and the rest of his team. "You kids are going to empty out my bank account with all these wins," said Larry's father. "Now who's hungry for some pizza?" The answer which roared out...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 5, Part 3
"I can't imagine that," Larry admitted. "They seen really nice, though." "I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world, even if they won't let me have a new car." Dinner was then announced, and after a slightly damp Max joined them at the dining...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 5, Part 2
After Larry received permission to stay at Plato's house for dinner, he and Plato retreated to the dining room, spending a half hour on Plato's homework. One set of problems gave the minotaur more difficulty than the others. "I just can't figure out...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 5, Part 1
That Friday after school Larry rode with Plato to his home. The minotaur drove a white station wagon which had to be older than both of them combined, but the interior was pristine. It even had a stereo which allowed a connection to an MP3 player, and...