This ain't no Sex in the City, if you were hoping for that then I'm sorry to disappoint

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Who: Mac and Daisy
What: Two lovebirds date in NYC
Where: Mac's home of burgers and apple pie.
When: Backdated to some free weekend in April
Warnings: Sap



Mac had meant to show Daisy around his hometown of NYC. She'd been there but. Man, something special about actually showing her around and hanging out.

Mac made sure to give her brochures and all that stuff. And have her meet Doc. And just about everything. Or well, as much as they can on a given Saturday.

When they arrived, it was noonish and the city was full of life. It was daylight but the city lights of Time Square shown like the night life. People were playing music. Shopping was happening. People went places with their cups of coffee ready to take the day.

Mac shown her around Times Square to start, but he was eagerly waiting for what Daisy wanted to do.

And well, Mr. Eager Beaver here wanted to please.

"Okay, anywhere you wanna go, let me know. We'll go do it."

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Daisy had never been to a city like this before. Okay, technically she had been there before, but just once, and that was long enough to watch Mac's bout against Aran Ryan. But now that she had a good chance to just look around, she realized that this place was just so... full. People were everywhere, the roads were clogged with cars, it was so noisy it was hard to hear yourself think... It was so very different.

But it was Mac's home. And he was showing her so many interesting things, she couldn't help but be enthralled.

When he asked his question, Daisy was enjoying herself a hot dog purchased from a street vendor. "It's amazing... There's so much to do here, I don't even know where to start!"

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Mac pulled open a brochure right when Daisy said that.

"Doesn't surprise me. I hear almost every tourist say that. So..."

He directed Daisy to the map.

"Don't overdo it if you get tired, this is the kinda thing that'll take up more than one visit but...ya wanna shop, go see Central Park? Art museum? Seriously, it's wherever you wanna go, you're the boss."

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"Central Park sounds great!" Daisy said. "I've heard a lot about it, I've always wanted to see it," she added, leaning into his shoulder to look at the map with him.

She looked up at him. "I've got plenty of energy," she told him. "I've been waiting for this trip forever!"

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"Well, we're finally doin' it and I'm sorry it took so long."

Central Park it is! Mac immediately called a cab for them to take them. Mac situated for Central Park. It was a a few dozen blocks. Perfect amount of time to still take in the sights and chat.

"You'll like the park, they even got a zoo. Should be bustlin' by now."

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"Great," she said with a smile. "Last time I was here, I didn't really get the chance to see a lot of the city," she explained. "Now that I'm here, it's amazing. Even in the Mushroom Kingdom and Sarasaland I've never seen a city this busy or full of people."

As they arrived, she looked out at the expanse of park and whistled. "Just how big IS this place?" she asked.

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"Probably cuz you're used to where you came from," Mac added as he led her to the zoo. You could practically see their giraffe.

"Cuz I'm used to this kind of place. Millions of people live here, one of the biggest cities 'round this place."

He pondered something though.

"But hey, one day y'think I can go to where you live? See, I ain't see many big kingdom places."

Not to mention, Mac keeps forgetting she's a princess. Not because she's not princess-y, but unless the other addresses it often, Mac tries to keep it casual. Not everyone likes special treatment.

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Daisy leaned into him, linking her arm with his as they walked. "Of course," she told him. "I'd love for you to see it. And I SHOULD introduce you to my dad some time soon!" she laughed.

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"Oh."

Oh.

"Oh. Right. Your dad. The king."

THAT SUDDENLY MADE HIM REALLY NERVOUS. WHAT CAN DAISY'S DAD BE LIKE. HE'S KING OF THE LAND, HE'S PROBABLY ALL SORTS OF THINGS THAT WOULD MEAN DANGER FOR WHOMEVER DATED HIS DAUGHTER. THAT'S NOT BEING PARANOID AT ALL.

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Daisy seemed to miss Mac's sudden nervousness. "It'll be great, he'll really like you," she said, thinking she was helping.

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"You talked to 'im about me before?"

Does he know Mac is not a member of royalty and is actually a fighter of fisting from the city. Grew up in a rather cruddy part of the city.

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"Oh sure," she said. "I told him you were a real nice guy! And he said he wants to meet you!"

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Oh.

So.

She said he was a nice guy. And not a. Sports loving city orphan. He's so gonna ask isn't he. No, he will ask. Crap crap crap.

He took a breath. This wasn't right.

"I'm sure he's a great guy too. I'd love to meet him.]

Be. Supportive.

Digging the grave a little deeper

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"You know, I sent him a video of your fight against Aran Ryan."