(I figured as much. XD XD)
Family. Mother. Those two words immediately silenced the twins. They didn't look at each other, they barely chewed, they didn't move, and they didn't even look up at Ronan. Everything around them was quiet, but their minds were screaming loudly.
"Paiden," Peter mumbled, "mom hasn't answered her phone for ages. Do you think something has happened? Something bad?" Paiden shrugged, "Maybe. Should we go look for her?" Peter nodded, immediately answering his brother's question. The twins searched for an hour, before eventually finding their mother. She had gotten into a car crash, resulting in her death. When the twins saw her, they broke into tears, aggressively trying to reach their mother. Their anger only grew when they saw who was in the other car; their drunken and abusive father - who had also died in the crash. Eventually, their aggressive behavior caused them to be arrested, and they were taken to the police station, where they spent the night. Shortly after their mother's death, they lost their home and were forced to live on the streets.
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Tara didn't know what to say, she just went blank. Archy stepped in and thought up a believeable excuse. "These two got into a fight over this beautiful little lady," he said, motioning to Tara, "and they knocked each other out. So, we had to bring them back here." He laughed a little. Tara scowled, but went along with Archy's excuse.
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Alexander nodded, trying to keep his head from spinning out of control. The drink Judith had prepared had really hit him hard. "Yeah," he slurred a little.
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"What do you want?" Ash asked, glancing at Stephen and Amber. "I'll just have some cola and brandy," Amber replied, "thanks."
( I didn't think you ever responded. So sorry. )
Ronan looked to the twins as the seemed to freeze. She looked around the area, trying to figure out what had triggered such a strong reaction. Was it something she'd said, she thought when her search came up empty. She then replayed every word in her mind, but she couldn't find anything wrong with what she'd said. "Hello? Paden? Peter? Are you in there? " She asked them, growing concerned.