Ina: We should totally get this sketch pad, it looks so cool!

Scene showed Ina and Zlatan as they were at a store buying Ina a sketch pad. We see Zlatan who was holding a new set of pencils, a block eraser, a pencil sharpener, a new set of markers, a compass. The two were now looking at a sketch pad that's cover showed a night sky with stars forming a constellation of an octopus.

Zlatan: Ok that looks kinda cool, but didn't we agree on just buying you a sketch pad?

Ina: Ya, but then I remembered I'm out of markers and plus I accidentally busted my drawing compass.

Zlatan: Next time warn me before we do something.

Ina: My bad Zlatan, I'll keep that in mind. You're not mad about it right?

She gave him an innocent smile, her bluish purple eyes staring directly at Zlatan's. The latter nods reassuringly.

Zlatan: No no, you're fine. No need to apologize Ina.

Ina: Good, cause I don't wanna put you In-a bad spot am I right? *giggled*

Zlatan: *smiled* Haha, you go the entire squad laughing, squidy.

Ina: *smiled* I know I'm proud of my jokes~.

Zlatan: Next time try and do stand up comedy.

Ina: Only if you come and watch.

She playfully winked as Zlatan pats her back, showing support.

The scene changed to Ina's house, the Tako opened the door and went inside before letting Zlatan come in. She then called out to her parents.

Ina: Mom! Dad! I brought a classmate of mine over, hope you don't!

???: A guest?

Then her mom arrived first, revealing her to be just like Ina in hair, eyes and facial appearance but a bit taller than the daughter and wore a black and purple kimono. Only thing that sets them apart were the tentacles as she didn't have any.

Zlatan: Sup.

Ina: Mom, this is Zlatan, a classmate of mine.

Emma: Nice to meet you Zlatan, I'm Emma. Honey come over here to meet our guest!

Zlatan nodded as he tried to be somewhat friendly and warm.

Zlatan's mind: Ok I genuinely thought that her family would be octopi or something.

Then Ina's dad arrived to see Zlatan.

Emma: This is my husband, C'thulhu.

Zlatan's eyes widened a bit before dialing back to his usual "I Don't Care" attitude after seeing Ina's dad basically being the eldritch deity as he towered over all of them.

Zlatan's mine: Nevermind. Now I see where she got the tentacles from.

Ina: Dad, this is my friend-

C'thulhu: So you're Zlatan Tarun huh?

Ina and Zlatan were surprised.

Zlatan: Yeah, that's me. Lemme guess you got this "omnipotent" presence and can see all?

C'thulhu: You're actually the first to call me out on that, very observation child. You certainly know some stuff about me from my Mythos.

Zlatan: I have a younger cousin who's basically obsessed with mythology and all that kind of sh-

Emma: Language young man!

Zlatan quiets down before Ina leaned to whisper out to him.

Ina: Yeah we kinda have a no foul language policy in this house.

Zlatan: Sometimes, rules and policies are meant to be broken sweetheart.

C'thulhu: *chuckled* I like you humans, you can be entertaining at times.

He walked around the two teenagers.

C'thulhu: Come, let's chat over some tea.

Minutes later we see them in the living room, but there was no couch or chair, but a small table and mini pillows. Typical like furniture in some Japanese households.

Ina and C'thulhu were sitting on the pillows with legs crossed, Zlatan was having a hard time adjusting to the culture and style Ina and her family were accustomed to. Emma poured in tea in all 4 of their cups before sitting to join them.

C'thulhu: So how was school you two?

Ina: Well it was going great.

Zlatan: Definitely great Mr C'thulhu, I had fun today.

C'thulhu: Ah yes, fun in harming that demihuman dog right?

Zlatan: Well-

C'thulhu: Yes that's the one. I had a laugh or two whilst watching this.

Ina: Wait you saw everything?!

C'thulhu: Yup. And tho I wished you tore the mutt apart for ruining your notebook, but I'll settle for how your friend here is torturing him. *looks at Zlatan* And all because of some...tator tots?

Zlatan: Believe me, he'll get a can of dog food soon now that I bullied him enough.

C'thulhu: Normally I would've stepped in and feed him to my abomination pets, but I hate sloppy seconds. Plus you did help my precious little inkling get new drawing equipment, how thoughtful of you human.

Ina: *mad blush* Don't tell me you-

C'thulhu: Yup, also saw that.

Ina: *groans* DAAAAAD!

Zlatan chuckled as Ina too had an overprotective father.

Zlatan: Overprotective dad much?

Ina: Not like you don't have one.

Zlatan: Hey who told you-*realizes* Kiara did didn't she?

Ina: Well yeah.

Zlatan: Oh for fu-

He earned a glare from C'thulhu and he rethinked his choice of words.

Zlatan: Wowzers. Well that was kinda predictable from her.

Emma: Yeah, Ina has a nice selection of friends. And you're a part of the roster as the latest addition.

Zlatan: Well, guess you could say that. I mean Ina did invite me so we can-

C'thulhu: Draw stuff together.

Ina: Dad!

C'thulhu: Well, more likely to tutor you hehe.

Zlatan: How the FBI didn't hire you as a spy is beyond me.

C'thulhu: Haha, I like you kid!

Ina: Ahem, can we move on from what we did and what you guys did today?

Emma: Well the usual housewife chores and then doing some shopping dear.

C'thulthu: I had to deal with some ship supply complications in the Navy.

Zlatan nearly spit out some of his tea from what he was hearing.

Zlatan: Hang on, you're a part of the US Navy?

C'thulhu: Mhm, I'm the 4 star admiral of great old America's navy.

Zlatan turned to Ina.

Zlatan: So basically your dad here is C'thulhu and he's the leader of the US navy? Yeah seems like a normal thing here in America.

C'thulhu: I love how you're so casual about it.

Zlatan: America is home to any weird things, I wouldn't be surprised since were in Florida of all places.

Emma: Well it's pretty different here unlike back in Japan.

Zlatan: Huh, that explains the furniture style.

Ina: Aaanyways, thanks for the tea mom may we be excused?

Emma: But you haven't-

Ina gulped the tea like a glass of whiskey before getting up and pulling Zlatan up.

Ina: We'll be in my room drawing.

Emma: Have fun you two.

C'thulhu: Ok but remember...

He motioned his fingers to his eyes and then back at them.

Ina dragged Zlatan upstairs to her room and then closed the door, the Tako groaned, Zlatan checked on her.

Zlatan: You ok there?

Ina: Yeah I'm fine, just a little embarrassed from dad that's all. Sorry about him, he can be very protective-

Zlatan: You're fine in my books, like how you said earlier, my pa is also protective...well not like yours cause he ain't omnipotent but still.

He crossed his arms.

Zlatan: And Jesus Christ, him being in the navy is a surprise.

Ina: Yeah, mostly everyone that meet my dad are either scared straight or dying out of insanity cause...you know of his reputation. But he's a very chill guy.

Zlatan: Experienced it first hand, he's not so bad. Definitely not like the type of guy to want to scare me.

Ina: Well that's cause he has seen how you act with me.

Zlatan: He liked me torturing Napoleon Dynamite, he's a man of culture.

He chuckled before sitting on the edge of her bed.

Zlatan: So is he always like this "guardian angel" above you, all eyes on you?

Ina: Yeah, he always says that I'm his "precious little treasure" and all.

Zlatan: Stop. You're gonna make me hurl from all that. *chuckled*

Ina: Oh yeah, what does YOUR dad call you huh mister Zlatan?

She crossed her arms with a smirk, tapping her foot waiting for an answer from Zlatan.

Zlatan however looked away and felt rather embarrassed to say it.

Ina: Come on, it can't be that bad?

Zlatan: Well...snappy lil' pumpkin.

Ina couldn't help but giggle at the nickname, Zlatan blushed fired back.

Zlatan: Ok ok, I know it's stupid, no need to rub it in.

Ina: Sorry sorry, it's just adorable.

Zlatan: Ugh where's a barf bag when you need one?

Ina: Well what does your mom call you by nickname?

Zlatan: Oh...she'd call me "dar prirode".

Ina: What does that mean?

Zlatan: *sentimental smile* It means "gift of nature" in Croatian.

Ina: Awww that's sweet of her, she seems like a really good mom.

Zlatan: Yeah...*mumbled* She was awesome...

He then shook his head and smiled, trying to change the subject.

Zlatan: So we drawing or are we gonna sit around and maybe throw a slumber party here?

Ina: Oh I'm down for it, thanks for reminding me!

She pulled out her new sketch pad and some pencils.

Ina: Ready for me to tutor you, lumberjack~?

Zlatan: Sure, calamari rings I'm all eyes and ears.

The two would start drawing together and overall having fun.

The End.

OK guys, this was chapter 9.

Peace out!