Morning Routine:
The next morning, Isa woke up to a small, warm weight on her. Opening her eyes, she found Gale in his mini form curled up on her stomach, sleeping peacefully.
'When did he get here?' she wondered. But seeing him so comfortable, she decided not to wake him and simply lay there.
After a while, Gale stirred, stretching his tiny limbs and letting out a soft, cat-like yawn. His half-lidded golden eyes met hers, and he blinked sleepily before speaking.
"Good morning, Master. Did you sleep well?"
Isa smiled. "Yes, I slept great. And from the looks of it, you had a good sleep too."
She reached out and gently petted his soft fur, making him purr in contentment. After enjoying the moment for a little longer, she finally sat up and stretched.
"I'm going to take a shower," she said. "You can sleep a bit longer if you want."
Gale shook his head. "It's okay, Master. I think I'll head to my room and take a shower too. The being that brought me here gave me basic knowledge and common sense, so I'd like to try some human behaviors."
Isa chuckled at his serious tone. "Alright, enjoy your shower."
With that, Gale shifted into his human form, bowed slightly, and walked to his room. Isa headed to her bathroom as well.
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A Small Oversight:
After a refreshing shower, Isa got dressed in fresh clothes, drying her hair with a towel. As she buttoned her shirt, a thought struck her.
'Wait… Gale doesn't have a change of clothes.'
She immediately called out, "Hey, System, do you have any clothes for Gale's size?"
A new tab appeared before her.
[Here are some suggestions, Host.] Phiel's voice chimed in.
Browsing through the options, Isa picked out a few outfits that suited Gale's appearance and style. She then walked to his room, knocking on the door. When there was no response, she carefully stepped inside.
The sound of running water and a soft humming caught her attention.
'Is he… enjoying his shower that much?' she mused, amused by the discovery. Deciding not to disturb him, she placed the clothes neatly on his bed and left.
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Breakfast and Identity:
Downstairs, Isa prepared breakfast for both of them—chicken and vegetable porridge, boiled eggs, and drinks—milk for Gale and coffee for herself. The System had advised her to make extra portions for him.
By the time she finished setting the table, Gale arrived, rubbing the back of his head with an embarrassed smile.
"Hehe~ Sorry, Master. I got caught up enjoying the shower."
Isa smirked. "It's fine. I'm glad you liked it. Now, sit down and eat."
The two sat together and enjoyed their meal.
After finishing, Isa asked, "Did you like the food?"
Gale nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, Master! It was delicious!" Then, after a moment of thought, he asked, "By the way, what's the plan for today?"
Isa leaned back. "First, I need to get an ID for you."
Opening her system interface, she selected her ID Creation reward. A new prompt appeared.
[Host, please enter the necessary information. The system will generate both digital and physical proof of the individual's identity. Even higher beings will recognize it as real.]
Isa filled in the details:
Name: Gale
Relationship: Adoptive brother
Background: Orphan from China who lost his parents in a car accident. Isa took him in during a visit to China.
After confirming, an envelope materialized before her, containing Gale's ID card, passport, adoption papers, and other legal documents.
She turned to him with a teasing smile. "From now on, you're officially my adoptive brother, so make sure to call me 'Big Sis,' okay? Fufufu~"
Gale's face turned beet red. "Th-That would be inappropriate, Master! I-I mean, I'm your summon! How can I—?!"
Isa held back a laugh at his flustered expression and gave him a serious look. "Gale, you have to. It's the only way to make it believable. Even if you're my summon, I can't exactly tell that to others."
Gale let out a defeated sigh. "...Okay then. Sigh* Thank you for welcoming me, Big Sis."
Isa grinned. "Welcome to the family, little brother~ Fufufu~"
As she cleaned up the table, she thought, Finally, I have a cute little brother who actually helps and isn't a selfish prick like those people. Hehehe~
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Meeting the Parents:
After a while, Isa turned to Gale. "Tonight, I'll be having dinner at my parents' place. Do you want to come with me and meet them?"
Gale blinked. "I don't mind, but… what will you tell them if they ask about me?"
"Don't worry," Isa reassured him. "When I created your ID, all your information was incorporated into reality. As far as they're concerned, you've always been my adopted brother."
Gale nodded. "In that case, I don't mind. Can you tell me more about them? Like their personalities and how I should act?"
Isa smiled. "Of course. I remember a lot about them from my memories."
They spent the day discussing her parents and her plans for the future. Isa also took Gale on a tour around the city, introducing him to various places.
Turns out, Gale was quite the foodie. They sampled different dishes, visited the New York branches of Stark Industries and Oscorp, and noted that Stark Tower hadn't been built yet.
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A Surprise Call:
As they relaxed in a café, enjoying slices of cake, Isa's phone rang. She glanced at the screen—Mom.
Answering the call, she was immediately met with her mother's loving yet rapid-fire questions.
"Hey, dear~! It's Mom! We're almost there. What are you up to? Oh! And where's little Gale? I can't believe I forgot to ask about him last time! He's not angry, is he? Can you put him on the phone?"
Isa chuckled. Aaand, there goes her barrage of questions.
"Don't worry, Mom, he's not angry." Not like he even existed at that time… she thought. "Right now, he's eating his fourth ice cream."
She switched the call to speaker. "Here, you can talk to him now."
Gale, caught off guard, stammered, "H-He-hello, M-Mother. H-How are you?"
Isa struggled not to burst into laughter at his shy reaction. Pfft~ He's so awkward!
Her mother chuckled. "Ara~ Ara~ Gale, you're still as shy as ever! I'm really sorry for not asking about you last time."
"It's okay, M-Mother. I'm not mad," he reassured her, then quickly changed the subject. "B-By the way, where's Father?"
"Oh, he's relaxing—well, sleeping, really," her mother replied with a sigh. "When he's not working, he just lazes around or plays with his old plane models. Oh, and by the way, we'll be home soon. So, we're expecting you both for dinner! Don't eat too much ice cream, okay?"
They talked for a little longer, and Isa mentioned she'd be baking dessert. After the call ended, they finished up and headed home.
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Getting Ready:
Back at home, they spent the afternoon relaxing until it was time to get ready for dinner. Isa felt a small warmth in her chest as she watched Gale adjust his clothes nervously.
This is going to be interesting, she thought with a grin as they made their way to her parents' place.