Cyrielle: *walks through the portal* ... *looks at the house. He smiles a little* Wow. It's been a while.
Takumi: *follows Cy through the portal, carrying Emerald* It's still pretty early... do you think it's still the same day we left in this world?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* That'd be weird. We leave and then a few hours later we're back.
Takumi: *sets Emerald down, just as the girl and the other toddler come through the portal*
Emerald: *turns to the girl in confusion* Iza? Where are we?
Izabella: *shrugs*
?: *looks at the house and feels a little scared. He reaches out for Cy*
Cyrielle: *looks at the toddler and smiles* Not now, Evan.
Evan: *pouts*
Cyrielle: Aw. Go with Izabella, okay?
Evan: Okay... *looks up at Izabella, who picks him up*
Cyrielle: *smiles at them before looking at Takumi, then walking over to the door*
Takumi: *follows Cy and knocks on the door*
Amelia: *her head turns as she hears the knock* ... *stands up and heads for the door*
Onyx: *follows closely behind... something tells him to*
Amelia: *opens the door...*
Cyrielle: *staring at the ground nervously. When he hears the door open he looks up, and when he sees Amelia and Onyx he smiles* Hey, guys.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Amelia: *lights up and without a word pulls them both into a hug* Cy! Takumi!
Onyx: *grins* Back so soon? Did you miss us that much?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little and happily returns the hug* Well, it's been a while where we live.
Takumi: *also returns the hug* Yeah... about 11 years.
Meg: *hearing the familiar voices looks at Fang happily and standing walks towards the door* I knew I recognized your auras...Welcome back...I didn't even get to say good bye.
Takumi: *looks up when he hears Meg and smiles* Hey, Meg.
Cyrielle: *walks through the portal* ... *looks at the house. He smiles a little* Wow. It's been a while.
Takumi: *follows Cy through the portal, carrying Emerald* It's still pretty early... do you think it's still the same day we left in this world?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* That'd be weird. We leave and then a few hours later we're back.
Takumi: *sets Emerald down, just as the girl and the other toddler come through the portal*
Emerald: *turns to the girl in confusion* Iza? Where are we?
Izabella: *shrugs*
?: *looks at the house and feels a little scared. He reaches out for Cy*
Cyrielle: *looks at the toddler and smiles* Not now, Evan.
Evan: *pouts*
Cyrielle: Aw. Go with Izabella, okay?
Evan: Okay... *looks up at Izabella, who picks him up*
Cyrielle: *smiles at them before looking at Takumi, then walking over to the door*
Takumi: *follows Cy and knocks on the door*
Amelia: *her head turns as she hears the knock* ... *stands up and heads for the door*
Onyx: *follows closely behind... something tells him to*
Amelia: *opens the door...*
Cyrielle: *staring at the ground nervously. When he hears the door open he looks up, and when he sees Amelia and Onyx he smiles* Hey, guys.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Freddy: *Turns to the door* Takumi!
Takumi: *smiles when he hears Freddy* Hey, Freddy.
Meg: *steps back to let Freddy get to the door if he wants, taking a moment to just look at Cy and Takumi*
Amelia: Eleven years...!? I'm sure so much has happened... you'll have to tell us all about it! *lets go of them and steps back too* Please, come in.
Emerald: *curiously wanders over and looks up at Amelia* Hello! *grins*
Amelia: Who's this? *grins back at Emerald*
Takumi: *looks down at Emerald and smiles* Well... This is our daughter, Emerald.
Amelia: *eyes widen* You have--
Onyx: *lights up* You have kids!? *steps closer and stoops down to Emerald's level with a big grin* Hey there!
Emerald: Hello! *grins*
Izabella: *sets Evan down and looks at him* Do you want to go say hi?
Evan: *shakes his head*
Izabella: *laughs a little* Come on, Evan.
Evan: *nervously clings onto Izabella's leg*
Takumi: *smiles* Yeah, and there's- *turns around and snickers when he sees Evan*
Izabella: Hey, your child is attached to my leg. *laughs a little*
Takumi: Yeah, he does that. *when they come over he turns back to the others*
Emerald: *looks at them* Evan!
Meg: *can't help but smile at Evan and Emerald, they're are so adorable. She puts her hands over her heart.* Everyone has such adorable toddlers, first Emrys, Ebony, Alnitak and Alnilam and then Freddy and now... Evan and Emerald....
Onyx: *beaming at Evan and Emerald*
Amelia: You two have beautiful children. *smiles at Cy and Takumi*
Cyrielle: *smiles* Thanks.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Meg: *her phone in her pocket rings. Frowning she pulls it out and looks at the caller ID* It's my apartment super...?
*picks it up and walks around into the kitchen* Hello, Mr. Benali?... What? I don't understand I already paid my lease through the beginning of th-- Well, yes I'm aware of that but... I'm currently in Windenburg. I told you that I would be while I sorted my new arrangements and you agreed that was acceptable as long as I paid in advance.
*she listens for a moment a frown on her face and puts a hand on her neck*
...I see. Um, yes, I understand. I'll make arrangements then. Yes, you too.
*hanging up she looks at her phone obviously not pleased.*
Julia: *Frowns at Meg as well*
Meg: *turns to face everyone, a hand rubbing her neck* That was...I'm being evicted.
Onyx: Evicted? From your apartment?
Amelia: *chimes in with a grin* Well, guess that means it's time to go get that cottage worked on! Of course, you can stay here as long as you need to.
Meg: Yeah... Apparently my landlord got a better offer on the apartment, I had paid through the end of the year but... since the apartment has been vacant for the last couple months he has the right to take on a new tenant. It's in the lease, although I never thought it would be a problem, the place is... less then desirable. The problem is... I need to go to San Myshuno. He said if I don't pick up my things by this weekend. He's going get rid of all of it. *she sighs and rubs her head*
Onyx: I can drive you to San Myshuno since Aurora and Alexander are so busy? Otherwise I'd recommend the UFO...
Amelia: *nods at Meg* I'll come top and I'm sure that Fang-
Fang: I'll go too.
Meg: *smiles at Fang* Thanks, Onyx and Amelia... I just feel bad. *she turns to Cy and Takumi* You guys just got back...less then ideal timing...
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* It's okay.
Onyx: We won't be gone for super long, I hope.
Amelia: I'll get the keys and we can... *pauses then drops her voice low* Can we leave André unsupervised like that?
Meg: *glances over at Andre, his presence forgotten for a moment* You know I could always take the train. Its how I got out to begin with.
*looks at Onyx knowing he'll object* I made the trip down alone but this Fang can come with me. I don't want to be a bother. Plus you and Amelia should visit with Cy and Takumi.
Onyx: ...Alright. Are you sure you and Fang can handle carrying everything? Maybe at least one other person should go...
Amelia: Well, there's a fine selection of capable carriers here, so... shouldn't be a problem. *sighs* I kind of wanted to go and see the apartment... not that it matters anyway though. Plus while she's gone... I can go down to the cottage and surprise her by getting things started!
Meg: Well...*glances at Amelia when she sighs* I know what I just said but... Amelia...since you promised to help with the cottage I'd truthfully like you to come.
*thinks* It might be one of the only times I have the opportunity to try and talk to her about Sofia's death alone...I really don't want Onyx to know it will only worry him...
I mean...Most of the furniture I was planning on selling anyway...it's mostly going to be my books and clothes we're collecting. It will only be a maybe a few boxes. Anything I don't need now we can move to my storage unit.
Amelia: Then it's settled. Although we don't need to take the train if I'm coming... I can drive too. *smiles*
Alright... sounds good to me.
Meg: *she smiles and then looks at Onyx* OK, I know you're going to worry but I promise we'll be back tonight. I'll text when we get there and when we leave to return if you promise to limit yourself to one check in call, Dad. We're going to my apartment and the storage unit, the most dangerous thing we'll do is eat some street vendor food. We have a deal...?
*she looks up at him patiently waiting*
Onyx: Fine, alright. I know you're capable of handling yourselves. I just... worry...
Amelia: *smiles and stands on her tip toes, she kisses his cheek* It's because you care and we appreciate that. See you later?
Onyx: *smiles and leans down to return a kiss on the cheek* See you later.
Amelia: Oh, and... *whispers something to Onyx*
Onyx: *nods* Will do.
Meg: I do appreciate the worry...I just don't want it to be the only thing on your mind. I need to go get ready and...I'm going to find Hamlet. I need to apologize for how harsh I was yesterday...before I let him know I'll be gone for a while. I should check on Ophelia too.
*heads upstairs, following her aura senses she realizes Hamlet and Ophelia are both in the study with Jaci. Walking up to the doorway, she knocks*
Amelia: *watches as she disappears upstairs* ...Well... you can go ahead and get started.
Onyx: *sighs* You're really excited about this aren't you? *pulls out his phone* Fine, I'll see if I can find an architect...
Hamlet: *opens the door* Yes? *when he sees it's Meg he freezes*
(While Meg is doing that I'm gonna do a thing)
*meanwhile out in the woods*
???: How did I end up here...? *looking ahead of her at the house* Well... maybe they'll know where he is? It's only the tenth house I've tried in Windenburg...
Jaci: *Walks over to the door, behind Hamlet*
Meg: *looks at Hamlet and then down at the ground* Hamlet...um...look I wanted to apologise. Last night... I shouldn't have been so harsh. I was feeling pretty bad with the energy drain of the binding and I still don't think it was the best decision you've ever made but...
*looks back to Hamlet, meeting his gaze* Excuses aside...I should have been more supportive and less judgemental. I'm sorry...
Hamlet: No. You were right... I made a terrible decision that I never should have made. *sighs*
Meg: *sighs too* We were lucky and...I just hope you'll think before you consider another decision like it...but that's not the only reason I came up here.
*she looks towards Ophelia* I have to head into San Myshuno...Someone made an offer on my apartment and my landlord is evicting me so I need to make arrangements for my things.
Ophelia: You're leaving...?
Meg: *nods at her* Amelia and Fang are going with me and I'll be back this evening...so Ophelia it's OK for you to stay here.
*looks back at Hamlet, not sure how he'll take the news* ...but I thought you should know.
Hamlet: *nods* Alright. See you then. *frowns and turns away from Meg, back to Jaci*
Jaci: *Frowns when Meg mentions last night and then looks back at Hamlet when he turns to her*
Meg: *nods his response better then she could have hoped for and she turns to head into her room to change and be ready to leave* See you then.
Ophelia: *frowns and looking at Hamlet and Jaci, she follows Meg to her bedroom.* Meg...? *she pushes the door open hesitantly.
Meg: *pulling out a new outfit turns to look at her* Come on in, Ophelia.
*turning back she pulls of her old shirt and pulls a fresh one over not concerned about Ophelia in the room. Looking back at her puts her arms in* Everything OK? What you got there?
Ophelia: *looks at the book she's still holding.* Oh...um. Hamlet. T-the book, that is. It turns I can read...
Meg: *continuing changing* Really...? Well, that's great. That is a favorite of Hamlet's I hear.
Ophelia: Yeah...*she blushes and hugs it to her then she looks up at Meg*...you are coming back...right? I...I only just got here and I don't want to.
Meg: *finishes changing* I'm coming back, Ophelia. I just need to get a few of my things. *she gently puts a hand on Ophelia's cheek.* When I get back we really need to discuss your new-found abilities.
Until I get back your welcome in my room whenever you want...
Ophelia: OK...
Meg: *smiles and grabbing a jacket heads back downstairs*
Ophelia: *watches her go and not wanting to return to the study, she sits on Meg's bed and then looking down and the book she smiles and opens it again running her fingers over then title.*
*as Meg hits the bottom of the stairs there's a knock on the door*
Onyx: *just got off of the phone with whoever he called, he turns to the door* Guess I'll be busy while you're gone.
Amelia: *smiles at Meg as she comes back down then looks at Onyx* Guess so. It will keep you less worried at least? *laughs a little*
Fang: *quietly waiting*
Meg: *gives a quizzical look to Amelia and Onyx, feeling like she must have missed something but she shakes it off.* Um, I'm ready to go when you two are.
*walking over to Fang, she takes his hand in hers and smiles at him*
*Meanwhile, in the study*
Jaci: *Smiles a little at Hamlet* Where were we?
Hamlet: ...Talking about reading? *grins*
Jaci: Before that? *Raises an eyebrow at him playfully*
Hamlet: Oh... that. Would you like to continue? *his grin turns flirtatious*
Jaci: ... Or do you want to talk about reading? *Playful smirk*
Hamlet: That sounds boring doesn't it?
Jaci: That does, huh? *Curling up the lighter strand of her hair around her finger with a smirk in her lips*
Hamlet: Yes, of of course it does. Why don't we do something else?
Jaci: Like what? Playing chess? *The playful smirk doesn't leave her face*
Hamlet: Maybe... *returns her smirk* Unless you'd rather do something else?
Jaci: *Without another word she walks closer to him and pulls him into a kiss*
Hamlet: *smiles and leans into the kiss*
Jaci: *Pulls him closer. She has an arm around his neck and is stroking his hair with her other hand. Suddenly, she freezes up.*
Hamlet: *pulls away* What's wrong?
Jaci: *Places both hands on Hamlet's shoulder when he pulls away, and looks at the one in the left* The ring is no longer there... André can't hurt me for kissing Hamlet. But why do i still feel like he can? *Looks at Hamlet and fakes a smile* Nothing. Nothing is wrong.
Hamlet: Something is wrong. Please... tell me. *frowns, but then it's almost as if he knows* ...Does this have something to do with Andre?
Jaci: I told you... Nothing's wrong. *Can't even bring herself to look into his eyes* It's nothing... Really.
Hamlet: Don't lie to me.
Jaci: *Sigh* It's nothing you should worry about. It'll go away with time... ...Or at least i hope so. It's just... I was stuck with André for a really long time. *Still can't look at Hamlet* Some things he did... Still haunt me. And i know you said enough about André, but... *Staring at the floor*
Hamlet: *nods* I know. I'm sorry... *he sighs and looks at Jaci* Do you think Orion's right? That he can change?
Jaci: I don't know... *Wraps both her arms around herself* It's... Something risky to do, trusting him.
Hamlet: How can someone like him change? I'll never trust him...
Jaci: I know... *Finally looks at him* People don't change like that. After everything he did... It hurts when people act like he never did anything... He did, and it hurt me. *Sighs*
Hamlet: It's like Orion doesn't even care what he did. You'd think of all people... he'd understand because of...
Jaci: *Sighs* I know. *She goes quiet for a second* Ok, enough about André. But for real this time.
Hamlet: Actually... while everyone is busy today... I think I have something for us to do. We need to put up the Christmas tree.
Jaci: *Smiles a little* Then let's do it!
Hamlet: Alright. *goes downstairs to the others* Hey, guys, who wants to surprise Onyx and Amelia and put up some Christmas decorations?
Orion: *lights up* I do...!
Skylar: I'll help, too.
Hamlet: ...Of course. Let's get the decorations up from the basement and start decorating.
*the three go down to the basement*
Jaci: *Follows them*
Freddy: I go too!
*after a few minutes all the decoration boxes are upstairs and Skylar is removing the very large, very full tree from the box* Eight feet tall... this thing weighs a ton...!
Orion: I'll help. *helps her get the tree out of the box and fit the pieces together, then he looks around the room* ...Hey... where's André? Maybe it would be good for him to have a little Christmas che--
Meg: *eyes widen and a blush spreading her cheeks she crosses the apartment and tries to grab the book from Amelia* It's just...a book.
Why did I leave that on the shelf...?
--
Ben: Yep, that's me. Ben Bailey of Bailey Builds.
*crosses the clearing to stand beside Onyx looking at the cottage, despite his height he's still about 3 inches shorter* So...this is the place you're looking to renovate? It's got lots of character, though it's obviously in need of repairs...
Amelia: *laughs a little* Just a book, huh?
Fang: *visibly confused*
----
Onyx: Yes. This is the place... it's for a friend of mine. I'd love to get it done as soon as possible. From what my wife told me... it's in need of an almost entire gut.
Meg: Yes. *snatches the book from Amelia hugging the book to her chest so the cover is no longer visible.* It's a book...with words and pages...
Anyway, if we want to get back tonight we really need to do more packing and less looking. I've got some boxes in my room...I'll go grab them.
*marches to a hallway to get bedroom and comes back with a couple empty boxes* All that's really left to pack is the books and my clothes. Most of the furniture is being donated, it's too expensive to ship. Though there's a desk in room I want keep. I already packed up my appliances and what little dishware I have before I left to go back to Windenburg and it's all in storage. I'd like to take my clothes back and maybe a few books but mostly I think it will just be a few things.
Amelia...think you can put the books away while I pack my clothes?
Please drop the topic of the book, Amelia...please...
--
Ben: Well, I'd like to preserve some of the integrity of the cottage, you don't find architecture like this everyday but anything that is dangerous will of course be taken out. I'll have to take a look at the structure to know for sure though. When did you want to get started?
Cyrielle: *walks through the portal* ... *looks at the house. He smiles a little* Wow. It's been a while.
Takumi: *follows Cy through the portal, carrying Emerald* It's still pretty early... do you think it's still the same day we left in this world?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* That'd be weird. We leave and then a few hours later we're back.
Takumi: *sets Emerald down, just as the girl and the other toddler come through the portal*
Emerald: *turns to the girl in confusion* Iza? Where are we?
Izabella: *shrugs*
?: *looks at the house and feels a little scared. He reaches out for Cy*
Cyrielle: *looks at the toddler and smiles* Not now, Evan.
Evan: *pouts*
Cyrielle: Aw. Go with Izabella, okay?
Evan: Okay... *looks up at Izabella, who picks him up*
Cyrielle: *smiles at them before looking at Takumi, then walking over to the door*
Takumi: *follows Cy and knocks on the door*
Amelia: *her head turns as she hears the knock* ... *stands up and heads for the door*
Onyx: *follows closely behind... something tells him to*
Amelia: *opens the door...*
Cyrielle: *staring at the ground nervously. When he hears the door open he looks up, and when he sees Amelia and Onyx he smiles* Hey, guys.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Amelia: *lights up and without a word pulls them both into a hug* Cy! Takumi!
Onyx: *grins* Back so soon? Did you miss us that much?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little and happily returns the hug* Well, it's been a while where we live.
Takumi: *also returns the hug* Yeah... about 11 years.
Meg: *hearing the familiar voices looks at Fang happily and standing walks towards the door* I knew I recognized your auras...Welcome back...I didn't even get to say good bye.
Takumi: *looks up when he hears Meg and smiles* Hey, Meg.
Cyrielle: *walks through the portal* ... *looks at the house. He smiles a little* Wow. It's been a while.
Takumi: *follows Cy through the portal, carrying Emerald* It's still pretty early... do you think it's still the same day we left in this world?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* That'd be weird. We leave and then a few hours later we're back.
Takumi: *sets Emerald down, just as the girl and the other toddler come through the portal*
Emerald: *turns to the girl in confusion* Iza? Where are we?
Izabella: *shrugs*
?: *looks at the house and feels a little scared. He reaches out for Cy*
Cyrielle: *looks at the toddler and smiles* Not now, Evan.
Evan: *pouts*
Cyrielle: Aw. Go with Izabella, okay?
Evan: Okay... *looks up at Izabella, who picks him up*
Cyrielle: *smiles at them before looking at Takumi, then walking over to the door*
Takumi: *follows Cy and knocks on the door*
Amelia: *her head turns as she hears the knock* ... *stands up and heads for the door*
Onyx: *follows closely behind... something tells him to*
Amelia: *opens the door...*
Cyrielle: *staring at the ground nervously. When he hears the door open he looks up, and when he sees Amelia and Onyx he smiles* Hey, guys.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Freddy: *Turns to the door* Takumi!
Takumi: *smiles when he hears Freddy* Hey, Freddy.
Meg: *steps back to let Freddy get to the door if he wants, taking a moment to just look at Cy and Takumi*
Amelia: Eleven years...!? I'm sure so much has happened... you'll have to tell us all about it! *lets go of them and steps back too* Please, come in.
Emerald: *curiously wanders over and looks up at Amelia* Hello! *grins*
Amelia: Who's this? *grins back at Emerald*
Takumi: *looks down at Emerald and smiles* Well... This is our daughter, Emerald.
Amelia: *eyes widen* You have--
Onyx: *lights up* You have kids!? *steps closer and stoops down to Emerald's level with a big grin* Hey there!
Emerald: Hello! *grins*
Izabella: *sets Evan down and looks at him* Do you want to go say hi?
Evan: *shakes his head*
Izabella: *laughs a little* Come on, Evan.
Evan: *nervously clings onto Izabella's leg*
Takumi: *smiles* Yeah, and there's- *turns around and snickers when he sees Evan*
Izabella: Hey, your child is attached to my leg. *laughs a little*
Takumi: Yeah, he does that. *when they come over he turns back to the others*
Emerald: *looks at them* Evan!
Meg: *can't help but smile at Evan and Emerald, they're are so adorable. She puts her hands over her heart.* Everyone has such adorable toddlers, first Emrys, Ebony, Alnitak and Alnilam and then Freddy and now... Evan and Emerald....
Onyx: *beaming at Evan and Emerald*
Amelia: You two have beautiful children. *smiles at Cy and Takumi*
Cyrielle: *smiles* Thanks.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Meg: *her phone in her pocket rings. Frowning she pulls it out and looks at the caller ID* It's my apartment super...?
*picks it up and walks around into the kitchen* Hello, Mr. Benali?... What? I don't understand I already paid my lease through the beginning of th-- Well, yes I'm aware of that but... I'm currently in Windenburg. I told you that I would be while I sorted my new arrangements and you agreed that was acceptable as long as I paid in advance.
*she listens for a moment a frown on her face and puts a hand on her neck*
...I see. Um, yes, I understand. I'll make arrangements then. Yes, you too.
*hanging up she looks at her phone obviously not pleased.*
Julia: *Frowns at Meg as well*
Meg: *turns to face everyone, a hand rubbing her neck* That was...I'm being evicted.
Onyx: Evicted? From your apartment?
Amelia: *chimes in with a grin* Well, guess that means it's time to go get that cottage worked on! Of course, you can stay here as long as you need to.
Meg: Yeah... Apparently my landlord got a better offer on the apartment, I had paid through the end of the year but... since the apartment has been vacant for the last couple months he has the right to take on a new tenant. It's in the lease, although I never thought it would be a problem, the place is... less then desirable. The problem is... I need to go to San Myshuno. He said if I don't pick up my things by this weekend. He's going get rid of all of it. *she sighs and rubs her head*
Onyx: I can drive you to San Myshuno since Aurora and Alexander are so busy? Otherwise I'd recommend the UFO...
Amelia: *nods at Meg* I'll come top and I'm sure that Fang-
Fang: I'll go too.
Meg: *smiles at Fang* Thanks, Onyx and Amelia... I just feel bad. *she turns to Cy and Takumi* You guys just got back...less then ideal timing...
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* It's okay.
Onyx: We won't be gone for super long, I hope.
Amelia: I'll get the keys and we can... *pauses then drops her voice low* Can we leave André unsupervised like that?
Meg: *glances over at Andre, his presence forgotten for a moment* You know I could always take the train. Its how I got out to begin with.
*looks at Onyx knowing he'll object* I made the trip down alone but this Fang can come with me. I don't want to be a bother. Plus you and Amelia should visit with Cy and Takumi.
Onyx: ...Alright. Are you sure you and Fang can handle carrying everything? Maybe at least one other person should go...
Amelia: Well, there's a fine selection of capable carriers here, so... shouldn't be a problem. *sighs* I kind of wanted to go and see the apartment... not that it matters anyway though. Plus while she's gone... I can go down to the cottage and surprise her by getting things started!
Meg: Well...*glances at Amelia when she sighs* I know what I just said but... Amelia...since you promised to help with the cottage I'd truthfully like you to come.
*thinks* It might be one of the only times I have the opportunity to try and talk to her about Sofia's death alone...I really don't want Onyx to know it will only worry him...
I mean...Most of the furniture I was planning on selling anyway...it's mostly going to be my books and clothes we're collecting. It will only be a maybe a few boxes. Anything I don't need now we can move to my storage unit.
Amelia: Then it's settled. Although we don't need to take the train if I'm coming... I can drive too. *smiles*
Alright... sounds good to me.
Meg: *she smiles and then looks at Onyx* OK, I know you're going to worry but I promise we'll be back tonight. I'll text when we get there and when we leave to return if you promise to limit yourself to one check in call, Dad. We're going to my apartment and the storage unit, the most dangerous thing we'll do is eat some street vendor food. We have a deal...?
*she looks up at him patiently waiting*
Onyx: Fine, alright. I know you're capable of handling yourselves. I just... worry...
Amelia: *smiles and stands on her tip toes, she kisses his cheek* It's because you care and we appreciate that. See you later?
Onyx: *smiles and leans down to return a kiss on the cheek* See you later.
Amelia: Oh, and... *whispers something to Onyx*
Onyx: *nods* Will do.
Meg: I do appreciate the worry...I just don't want it to be the only thing on your mind. I need to go get ready and...I'm going to find Hamlet. I need to apologize for how harsh I was yesterday...before I let him know I'll be gone for a while. I should check on Ophelia too.
*heads upstairs, following her aura senses she realizes Hamlet and Ophelia are both in the study with Jaci. Walking up to the doorway, she knocks*
Amelia: *watches as she disappears upstairs* ...Well... you can go ahead and get started.
Onyx: *sighs* You're really excited about this aren't you? *pulls out his phone* Fine, I'll see if I can find an architect...
Hamlet: *opens the door* Yes? *when he sees it's Meg he freezes*
(While Meg is doing that I'm gonna do a thing)
*meanwhile out in the woods*
???: How did I end up here...? *looking ahead of her at the house* Well... maybe they'll know where he is? It's only the tenth house I've tried in Windenburg...
Jaci: *Walks over to the door, behind Hamlet*
Meg: *looks at Hamlet and then down at the ground* Hamlet...um...look I wanted to apologise. Last night... I shouldn't have been so harsh. I was feeling pretty bad with the energy drain of the binding and I still don't think it was the best decision you've ever made but...
*looks back to Hamlet, meeting his gaze* Excuses aside...I should have been more supportive and less judgemental. I'm sorry...
Hamlet: No. You were right... I made a terrible decision that I never should have made. *sighs*
Meg: *sighs too* We were lucky and...I just hope you'll think before you consider another decision like it...but that's not the only reason I came up here.
*she looks towards Ophelia* I have to head into San Myshuno...Someone made an offer on my apartment and my landlord is evicting me so I need to make arrangements for my things.
Ophelia: You're leaving...?
Meg: *nods at her* Amelia and Fang are going with me and I'll be back this evening...so Ophelia it's OK for you to stay here.
*looks back at Hamlet, not sure how he'll take the news* ...but I thought you should know.
Hamlet: *nods* Alright. See you then. *frowns and turns away from Meg, back to Jaci*
Jaci: *Frowns when Meg mentions last night and then looks back at Hamlet when he turns to her*
Meg: *nods his response better then she could have hoped for and she turns to head into her room to change and be ready to leave* See you then.
Ophelia: *frowns and looking at Hamlet and Jaci, she follows Meg to her bedroom.* Meg...? *she pushes the door open hesitantly.
Meg: *pulling out a new outfit turns to look at her* Come on in, Ophelia.
*turning back she pulls of her old shirt and pulls a fresh one over not concerned about Ophelia in the room. Looking back at her puts her arms in* Everything OK? What you got there?
Ophelia: *looks at the book she's still holding.* Oh...um. Hamlet. T-the book, that is. It turns I can read...
Meg: *continuing changing* Really...? Well, that's great. That is a favorite of Hamlet's I hear.
Ophelia: Yeah...*she blushes and hugs it to her then she looks up at Meg*...you are coming back...right? I...I only just got here and I don't want to.
Meg: *finishes changing* I'm coming back, Ophelia. I just need to get a few of my things. *she gently puts a hand on Ophelia's cheek.* When I get back we really need to discuss your new-found abilities.
Until I get back your welcome in my room whenever you want...
Ophelia: OK...
Meg: *smiles and grabbing a jacket heads back downstairs*
Ophelia: *watches her go and not wanting to return to the study, she sits on Meg's bed and then looking down and the book she smiles and opens it again running her fingers over then title.*
*as Meg hits the bottom of the stairs there's a knock on the door*
Onyx: *just got off of the phone with whoever he called, he turns to the door* Guess I'll be busy while you're gone.
Amelia: *smiles at Meg as she comes back down then looks at Onyx* Guess so. It will keep you less worried at least? *laughs a little*
Fang: *quietly waiting*
Meg: *gives a quizzical look to Amelia and Onyx, feeling like she must have missed something but she shakes it off.* Um, I'm ready to go when you two are.
*walking over to Fang, she takes his hand in hers and smiles at him*
*Meanwhile, in the study*
Jaci: *Smiles a little at Hamlet* Where were we?
Hamlet: ...Talking about reading? *grins*
Jaci: Before that? *Raises an eyebrow at him playfully*
Hamlet: Oh... that. Would you like to continue? *his grin turns flirtatious*
Jaci: ... Or do you want to talk about reading? *Playful smirk*
Hamlet: That sounds boring doesn't it?
Jaci: That does, huh? *Curling up the lighter strand of her hair around her finger with a smirk in her lips*
Hamlet: Yes, of of course it does. Why don't we do something else?
Jaci: Like what? Playing chess? *The playful smirk doesn't leave her face*
Hamlet: Maybe... *returns her smirk* Unless you'd rather do something else?
Jaci: *Without another word she walks closer to him and pulls him into a kiss*
Hamlet: *smiles and leans into the kiss*
Jaci: *Pulls him closer. She has an arm around his neck and is stroking his hair with her other hand. Suddenly, she freezes up.*
Hamlet: *pulls away* What's wrong?
Jaci: *Places both hands on Hamlet's shoulder when he pulls away, and looks at the one in the left* The ring is no longer there... André can't hurt me for kissing Hamlet. But why do i still feel like he can? *Looks at Hamlet and fakes a smile* Nothing. Nothing is wrong.
Hamlet: Something is wrong. Please... tell me. *frowns, but then it's almost as if he knows* ...Does this have something to do with Andre?
Jaci: I told you... Nothing's wrong. *Can't even bring herself to look into his eyes* It's nothing... Really.
Hamlet: Don't lie to me.
Jaci: *Sigh* It's nothing you should worry about. It'll go away with time... ...Or at least i hope so. It's just... I was stuck with André for a really long time. *Still can't look at Hamlet* Some things he did... Still haunt me. And i know you said enough about André, but... *Staring at the floor*
Hamlet: *nods* I know. I'm sorry... *he sighs and looks at Jaci* Do you think Orion's right? That he can change?
Jaci: I don't know... *Wraps both her arms around herself* It's... Something risky to do, trusting him.
Hamlet: How can someone like him change? I'll never trust him...
Jaci: I know... *Finally looks at him* People don't change like that. After everything he did... It hurts when people act like he never did anything... He did, and it hurt me. *Sighs*
Hamlet: It's like Orion doesn't even care what he did. You'd think of all people... he'd understand because of...
Jaci: *Sighs* I know. *She goes quiet for a second* Ok, enough about André. But for real this time.
Hamlet: Actually... while everyone is busy today... I think I have something for us to do. We need to put up the Christmas tree.
Jaci: *Smiles a little* Then let's do it!
Hamlet: Alright. *goes downstairs to the others* Hey, guys, who wants to surprise Onyx and Amelia and put up some Christmas decorations?
Orion: *lights up* I do...!
Skylar: I'll help, too.
Hamlet: ...Of course. Let's get the decorations up from the basement and start decorating.
*the three go down to the basement*
Jaci: *Follows them*
Freddy: I go too!
*after a few minutes all the decoration boxes are upstairs and Skylar is removing the very large, very full tree from the box* Eight feet tall... this thing weighs a ton...!
Orion: I'll help. *helps her get the tree out of the box and fit the pieces together, then he looks around the room* ...Hey... where's André? Maybe it would be good for him to have a little Christmas che--
Hamlet: He's not coming anywhere near here!
Jaci: *Goes quiet at the mention of André*
Orion: Hamlet, I'm trying to help him-
Hamlet: He can't BE helped! *slams a box of ornaments he's holding down onto the floor, cringing when he realizes they were glass and shattered* Kiera's opinion of you is right... you're just... just a dumb alien! You'll see! He's going to stab us all in the back and you'll be the first to die! A-And you know what? You'll deserve it!
Orion: *falls silent and looks down at the ground, his hands tangled in the branches of the tree he was straightening*
Skylar: *stares angrily at Hamlet, It's everything she can do to bite her tongue*
Orion: *without a word he turns and goes upstairs, sniffling*
Skylar: Orion...! Sweetheart, wait...
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Meg: *eyes widen and a blush spreading her cheeks she crosses the apartment and tries to grab the book from Amelia* It's just...a book.
Why did I leave that on the shelf...?
--
Ben: Yep, that's me. Ben Bailey of Bailey Builds.
*crosses the clearing to stand beside Onyx looking at the cottage, despite his height he's still about 3 inches shorter* So...this is the place you're looking to renovate? It's got lots of character, though it's obviously in need of repairs...
Amelia: *laughs a little* Just a book, huh?
Fang: *visibly confused*
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Onyx: Yes. This is the place... it's for a friend of mine. I'd love to get it done as soon as possible. From what my wife told me... it's in need of an almost entire gut.
Meg: Yes. *snatches the book from Amelia hugging the book to her chest so the cover is no longer visible.* It's a book...with words and pages...
Anyway, if we want to get back tonight we really need to do more packing and less looking. I've got some boxes in my room...I'll go grab them.
*marches to a hallway to get bedroom and comes back with a couple empty boxes* All that's really left to pack is the books and my clothes. Most of the furniture is being donated, it's too expensive to ship. Though there's a desk in room I want keep. I already packed up my appliances and what little dishware I have before I left to go back to Windenburg and it's all in storage. I'd like to take my clothes back and maybe a few books but mostly I think it will just be a few things.
Amelia...think you can put the books away while I pack my clothes?
Please drop the topic of the book, Amelia...please...
--
Ben: Well, I'd like to preserve some of the integrity of the cottage, you don't find architecture like this everyday but anything that is dangerous will of course be taken out. I'll have to take a look at the structure to know for sure though. When did you want to get started?
Amelia: *nods* Alright. We may be able to get the desk in the car...? It depends on how big it is... we really should have gotten a truck... anyway, of course, I'll pack up your books. *grabs a box and starts nearly stacking the books inside*
Fang: Is there anything I can do...?
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Onyx: As soon as possible... maybe even today? At least with looking at the structure. I know tomorrow is Christmas Eve so... we won't get much done until after the holidays, but I want to get a start at least.
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Cyrielle: *walks through the portal* ... *looks at the house. He smiles a little* Wow. It's been a while.
Takumi: *follows Cy through the portal, carrying Emerald* It's still pretty early... do you think it's still the same day we left in this world?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* That'd be weird. We leave and then a few hours later we're back.
Takumi: *sets Emerald down, just as the girl and the other toddler come through the portal*
Emerald: *turns to the girl in confusion* Iza? Where are we?
Izabella: *shrugs*
?: *looks at the house and feels a little scared. He reaches out for Cy*
Cyrielle: *looks at the toddler and smiles* Not now, Evan.
Evan: *pouts*
Cyrielle: Aw. Go with Izabella, okay?
Evan: Okay... *looks up at Izabella, who picks him up*
Cyrielle: *smiles at them before looking at Takumi, then walking over to the door*
Takumi: *follows Cy and knocks on the door*
Amelia: *her head turns as she hears the knock* ... *stands up and heads for the door*
Onyx: *follows closely behind... something tells him to*
Amelia: *opens the door...*
Cyrielle: *staring at the ground nervously. When he hears the door open he looks up, and when he sees Amelia and Onyx he smiles* Hey, guys.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Amelia: *lights up and without a word pulls them both into a hug* Cy! Takumi!
Onyx: *grins* Back so soon? Did you miss us that much?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little and happily returns the hug* Well, it's been a while where we live.
Takumi: *also returns the hug* Yeah... about 11 years.
Meg: *hearing the familiar voices looks at Fang happily and standing walks towards the door* I knew I recognized your auras...Welcome back...I didn't even get to say good bye.
Takumi: *looks up when he hears Meg and smiles* Hey, Meg.
Cyrielle: *walks through the portal* ... *looks at the house. He smiles a little* Wow. It's been a while.
Takumi: *follows Cy through the portal, carrying Emerald* It's still pretty early... do you think it's still the same day we left in this world?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* That'd be weird. We leave and then a few hours later we're back.
Takumi: *sets Emerald down, just as the girl and the other toddler come through the portal*
Emerald: *turns to the girl in confusion* Iza? Where are we?
Izabella: *shrugs*
?: *looks at the house and feels a little scared. He reaches out for Cy*
Cyrielle: *looks at the toddler and smiles* Not now, Evan.
Evan: *pouts*
Cyrielle: Aw. Go with Izabella, okay?
Evan: Okay... *looks up at Izabella, who picks him up*
Cyrielle: *smiles at them before looking at Takumi, then walking over to the door*
Takumi: *follows Cy and knocks on the door*
Amelia: *her head turns as she hears the knock* ... *stands up and heads for the door*
Onyx: *follows closely behind... something tells him to*
Amelia: *opens the door...*
Cyrielle: *staring at the ground nervously. When he hears the door open he looks up, and when he sees Amelia and Onyx he smiles* Hey, guys.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Freddy: *Turns to the door* Takumi!
Takumi: *smiles when he hears Freddy* Hey, Freddy.
Meg: *steps back to let Freddy get to the door if he wants, taking a moment to just look at Cy and Takumi*
Amelia: Eleven years...!? I'm sure so much has happened... you'll have to tell us all about it! *lets go of them and steps back too* Please, come in.
Emerald: *curiously wanders over and looks up at Amelia* Hello! *grins*
Amelia: Who's this? *grins back at Emerald*
Takumi: *looks down at Emerald and smiles* Well... This is our daughter, Emerald.
Amelia: *eyes widen* You have--
Onyx: *lights up* You have kids!? *steps closer and stoops down to Emerald's level with a big grin* Hey there!
Emerald: Hello! *grins*
Izabella: *sets Evan down and looks at him* Do you want to go say hi?
Evan: *shakes his head*
Izabella: *laughs a little* Come on, Evan.
Evan: *nervously clings onto Izabella's leg*
Takumi: *smiles* Yeah, and there's- *turns around and snickers when he sees Evan*
Izabella: Hey, your child is attached to my leg. *laughs a little*
Takumi: Yeah, he does that. *when they come over he turns back to the others*
Emerald: *looks at them* Evan!
Meg: *can't help but smile at Evan and Emerald, they're are so adorable. She puts her hands over her heart.* Everyone has such adorable toddlers, first Emrys, Ebony, Alnitak and Alnilam and then Freddy and now... Evan and Emerald....
Onyx: *beaming at Evan and Emerald*
Amelia: You two have beautiful children. *smiles at Cy and Takumi*
Cyrielle: *smiles* Thanks.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Meg: *her phone in her pocket rings. Frowning she pulls it out and looks at the caller ID* It's my apartment super...?
*picks it up and walks around into the kitchen* Hello, Mr. Benali?... What? I don't understand I already paid my lease through the beginning of th-- Well, yes I'm aware of that but... I'm currently in Windenburg. I told you that I would be while I sorted my new arrangements and you agreed that was acceptable as long as I paid in advance.
*she listens for a moment a frown on her face and puts a hand on her neck*
...I see. Um, yes, I understand. I'll make arrangements then. Yes, you too.
*hanging up she looks at her phone obviously not pleased.*
Julia: *Frowns at Meg as well*
Meg: *turns to face everyone, a hand rubbing her neck* That was...I'm being evicted.
Onyx: Evicted? From your apartment?
Amelia: *chimes in with a grin* Well, guess that means it's time to go get that cottage worked on! Of course, you can stay here as long as you need to.
Meg: Yeah... Apparently my landlord got a better offer on the apartment, I had paid through the end of the year but... since the apartment has been vacant for the last couple months he has the right to take on a new tenant. It's in the lease, although I never thought it would be a problem, the place is... less then desirable. The problem is... I need to go to San Myshuno. He said if I don't pick up my things by this weekend. He's going get rid of all of it. *she sighs and rubs her head*
Onyx: I can drive you to San Myshuno since Aurora and Alexander are so busy? Otherwise I'd recommend the UFO...
Amelia: *nods at Meg* I'll come top and I'm sure that Fang-
Fang: I'll go too.
Meg: *smiles at Fang* Thanks, Onyx and Amelia... I just feel bad. *she turns to Cy and Takumi* You guys just got back...less then ideal timing...
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* It's okay.
Onyx: We won't be gone for super long, I hope.
Amelia: I'll get the keys and we can... *pauses then drops her voice low* Can we leave André unsupervised like that?
Meg: *glances over at Andre, his presence forgotten for a moment* You know I could always take the train. Its how I got out to begin with.
*looks at Onyx knowing he'll object* I made the trip down alone but this Fang can come with me. I don't want to be a bother. Plus you and Amelia should visit with Cy and Takumi.
Onyx: ...Alright. Are you sure you and Fang can handle carrying everything? Maybe at least one other person should go...
Amelia: Well, there's a fine selection of capable carriers here, so... shouldn't be a problem. *sighs* I kind of wanted to go and see the apartment... not that it matters anyway though. Plus while she's gone... I can go down to the cottage and surprise her by getting things started!
Meg: Well...*glances at Amelia when she sighs* I know what I just said but... Amelia...since you promised to help with the cottage I'd truthfully like you to come.
*thinks* It might be one of the only times I have the opportunity to try and talk to her about Sofia's death alone...I really don't want Onyx to know it will only worry him...
I mean...Most of the furniture I was planning on selling anyway...it's mostly going to be my books and clothes we're collecting. It will only be a maybe a few boxes. Anything I don't need now we can move to my storage unit.
Amelia: Then it's settled. Although we don't need to take the train if I'm coming... I can drive too. *smiles*
Alright... sounds good to me.
Meg: *she smiles and then looks at Onyx* OK, I know you're going to worry but I promise we'll be back tonight. I'll text when we get there and when we leave to return if you promise to limit yourself to one check in call, Dad. We're going to my apartment and the storage unit, the most dangerous thing we'll do is eat some street vendor food. We have a deal...?
*she looks up at him patiently waiting*
Onyx: Fine, alright. I know you're capable of handling yourselves. I just... worry...
Amelia: *smiles and stands on her tip toes, she kisses his cheek* It's because you care and we appreciate that. See you later?
Onyx: *smiles and leans down to return a kiss on the cheek* See you later.
Amelia: Oh, and... *whispers something to Onyx*
Onyx: *nods* Will do.
Meg: I do appreciate the worry...I just don't want it to be the only thing on your mind. I need to go get ready and...I'm going to find Hamlet. I need to apologize for how harsh I was yesterday...before I let him know I'll be gone for a while. I should check on Ophelia too.
*heads upstairs, following her aura senses she realizes Hamlet and Ophelia are both in the study with Jaci. Walking up to the doorway, she knocks*
Amelia: *watches as she disappears upstairs* ...Well... you can go ahead and get started.
Onyx: *sighs* You're really excited about this aren't you? *pulls out his phone* Fine, I'll see if I can find an architect...
Hamlet: *opens the door* Yes? *when he sees it's Meg he freezes*
(While Meg is doing that I'm gonna do a thing)
*meanwhile out in the woods*
???: How did I end up here...? *looking ahead of her at the house* Well... maybe they'll know where he is? It's only the tenth house I've tried in Windenburg...
Jaci: *Walks over to the door, behind Hamlet*
Meg: *looks at Hamlet and then down at the ground* Hamlet...um...look I wanted to apologise. Last night... I shouldn't have been so harsh. I was feeling pretty bad with the energy drain of the binding and I still don't think it was the best decision you've ever made but...
*looks back to Hamlet, meeting his gaze* Excuses aside...I should have been more supportive and less judgemental. I'm sorry...
Hamlet: No. You were right... I made a terrible decision that I never should have made. *sighs*
Meg: *sighs too* We were lucky and...I just hope you'll think before you consider another decision like it...but that's not the only reason I came up here.
*she looks towards Ophelia* I have to head into San Myshuno...Someone made an offer on my apartment and my landlord is evicting me so I need to make arrangements for my things.
Ophelia: You're leaving...?
Meg: *nods at her* Amelia and Fang are going with me and I'll be back this evening...so Ophelia it's OK for you to stay here.
*looks back at Hamlet, not sure how he'll take the news* ...but I thought you should know.
Hamlet: *nods* Alright. See you then. *frowns and turns away from Meg, back to Jaci*
Jaci: *Frowns when Meg mentions last night and then looks back at Hamlet when he turns to her*
Meg: *nods his response better then she could have hoped for and she turns to head into her room to change and be ready to leave* See you then.
Ophelia: *frowns and looking at Hamlet and Jaci, she follows Meg to her bedroom.* Meg...? *she pushes the door open hesitantly.
Meg: *pulling out a new outfit turns to look at her* Come on in, Ophelia.
*turning back she pulls of her old shirt and pulls a fresh one over not concerned about Ophelia in the room. Looking back at her puts her arms in* Everything OK? What you got there?
Ophelia: *looks at the book she's still holding.* Oh...um. Hamlet. T-the book, that is. It turns I can read...
Meg: *continuing changing* Really...? Well, that's great. That is a favorite of Hamlet's I hear.
Ophelia: Yeah...*she blushes and hugs it to her then she looks up at Meg*...you are coming back...right? I...I only just got here and I don't want to.
Meg: *finishes changing* I'm coming back, Ophelia. I just need to get a few of my things. *she gently puts a hand on Ophelia's cheek.* When I get back we really need to discuss your new-found abilities.
Until I get back your welcome in my room whenever you want...
Ophelia: OK...
Meg: *smiles and grabbing a jacket heads back downstairs*
Ophelia: *watches her go and not wanting to return to the study, she sits on Meg's bed and then looking down and the book she smiles and opens it again running her fingers over then title.*
*as Meg hits the bottom of the stairs there's a knock on the door*
Onyx: *just got off of the phone with whoever he called, he turns to the door* Guess I'll be busy while you're gone.
Amelia: *smiles at Meg as she comes back down then looks at Onyx* Guess so. It will keep you less worried at least? *laughs a little*
Fang: *quietly waiting*
Meg: *gives a quizzical look to Amelia and Onyx, feeling like she must have missed something but she shakes it off.* Um, I'm ready to go when you two are.
*walking over to Fang, she takes his hand in hers and smiles at him*
*Meanwhile, in the study*
Jaci: *Smiles a little at Hamlet* Where were we?
Hamlet: ...Talking about reading? *grins*
Jaci: Before that? *Raises an eyebrow at him playfully*
Hamlet: Oh... that. Would you like to continue? *his grin turns flirtatious*
Jaci: ... Or do you want to talk about reading? *Playful smirk*
Hamlet: That sounds boring doesn't it?
Jaci: That does, huh? *Curling up the lighter strand of her hair around her finger with a smirk in her lips*
Hamlet: Yes, of of course it does. Why don't we do something else?
Jaci: Like what? Playing chess? *The playful smirk doesn't leave her face*
Hamlet: Maybe... *returns her smirk* Unless you'd rather do something else?
Jaci: *Without another word she walks closer to him and pulls him into a kiss*
Hamlet: *smiles and leans into the kiss*
Jaci: *Pulls him closer. She has an arm around his neck and is stroking his hair with her other hand. Suddenly, she freezes up.*
Hamlet: *pulls away* What's wrong?
Jaci: *Places both hands on Hamlet's shoulder when he pulls away, and looks at the one in the left* The ring is no longer there... André can't hurt me for kissing Hamlet. But why do i still feel like he can? *Looks at Hamlet and fakes a smile* Nothing. Nothing is wrong.
Hamlet: Something is wrong. Please... tell me. *frowns, but then it's almost as if he knows* ...Does this have something to do with Andre?
Jaci: I told you... Nothing's wrong. *Can't even bring herself to look into his eyes* It's nothing... Really.
Hamlet: Don't lie to me.
Jaci: *Sigh* It's nothing you should worry about. It'll go away with time... ...Or at least i hope so. It's just... I was stuck with André for a really long time. *Still can't look at Hamlet* Some things he did... Still haunt me. And i know you said enough about André, but... *Staring at the floor*
Hamlet: *nods* I know. I'm sorry... *he sighs and looks at Jaci* Do you think Orion's right? That he can change?
Jaci: I don't know... *Wraps both her arms around herself* It's... Something risky to do, trusting him.
Hamlet: How can someone like him change? I'll never trust him...
Jaci: I know... *Finally looks at him* People don't change like that. After everything he did... It hurts when people act like he never did anything... He did, and it hurt me. *Sighs*
Hamlet: It's like Orion doesn't even care what he did. You'd think of all people... he'd understand because of...
Jaci: *Sighs* I know. *She goes quiet for a second* Ok, enough about André. But for real this time.
Hamlet: Actually... while everyone is busy today... I think I have something for us to do. We need to put up the Christmas tree.
Jaci: *Smiles a little* Then let's do it!
Hamlet: Alright. *goes downstairs to the others* Hey, guys, who wants to surprise Onyx and Amelia and put up some Christmas decorations?
Orion: *lights up* I do...!
Skylar: I'll help, too.
Hamlet: ...Of course. Let's get the decorations up from the basement and start decorating.
*the three go down to the basement*
Jaci: *Follows them*
Freddy: I go too!
*after a few minutes all the decoration boxes are upstairs and Skylar is removing the very large, very full tree from the box* Eight feet tall... this thing weighs a ton...!
Orion: I'll help. *helps her get the tree out of the box and fit the pieces together, then he looks around the room* ...Hey... where's André? Maybe it would be good for him to have a little Christmas che--
Hamlet: He's not coming anywhere near here!
Jaci: *Goes quiet at the mention of André*
Orion: Hamlet, I'm trying to help him-
Hamlet: He can't BE helped! *slams a box of ornaments he's holding down onto the floor, cringing when he realizes they were glass and shattered* Kiera's opinion of you is right... you're just... just a dumb alien! You'll see! He's going to stab us all in the back and you'll be the first to die! A-And you know what? You'll deserve it!
Orion: *falls silent and looks down at the ground, his hands tangled in the branches of the tree he was straightening*
Skylar: *stares angrily at Hamlet, It's everything she can do to bite her tongue*
Orion: *without a word he turns and goes upstairs, sniffling*
Skylar: Orion...! Sweetheart, wait...
Jaci: *Flinches when the glass breaks. When Hamlet gets angry she can't not think of André*
Meg: *eyes widen and a blush spreading her cheeks she crosses the apartment and tries to grab the book from Amelia* It's just...a book.
Why did I leave that on the shelf...?
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Ben: Yep, that's me. Ben Bailey of Bailey Builds.
*crosses the clearing to stand beside Onyx looking at the cottage, despite his height he's still about 3 inches shorter* So...this is the place you're looking to renovate? It's got lots of character, though it's obviously in need of repairs...
Amelia: *laughs a little* Just a book, huh?
Fang: *visibly confused*
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Onyx: Yes. This is the place... it's for a friend of mine. I'd love to get it done as soon as possible. From what my wife told me... it's in need of an almost entire gut.
Meg: Yes. *snatches the book from Amelia hugging the book to her chest so the cover is no longer visible.* It's a book...with words and pages...
Anyway, if we want to get back tonight we really need to do more packing and less looking. I've got some boxes in my room...I'll go grab them.
*marches to a hallway to get bedroom and comes back with a couple empty boxes* All that's really left to pack is the books and my clothes. Most of the furniture is being donated, it's too expensive to ship. Though there's a desk in room I want keep. I already packed up my appliances and what little dishware I have before I left to go back to Windenburg and it's all in storage. I'd like to take my clothes back and maybe a few books but mostly I think it will just be a few things.
Amelia...think you can put the books away while I pack my clothes?
Please drop the topic of the book, Amelia...please...
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Ben: Well, I'd like to preserve some of the integrity of the cottage, you don't find architecture like this everyday but anything that is dangerous will of course be taken out. I'll have to take a look at the structure to know for sure though. When did you want to get started?
Amelia: *nods* Alright. We may be able to get the desk in the car...? It depends on how big it is... we really should have gotten a truck... anyway, of course, I'll pack up your books. *grabs a box and starts nearly stacking the books inside*
Fang: Is there anything I can do...?
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Onyx: As soon as possible... maybe even today? At least with looking at the structure. I know tomorrow is Christmas Eve so... we won't get much done until after the holidays, but I want to get a start at least.
Meg: Um...I guess you can help me. *thinks* At least I can keep any embarrassing discoveries to myself.
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Ben: Sure, let's take a look. Once I get a good look and you tell me what you want, I can head over to city hall and using the original plans I can draw the plans. I could have them dropped off in the next couple days. I don't have any holiday plans so I can definitely get the initial plans done asap.
We will have wait start construction probably until the permits clear...I'd say that will have wait at least to the first of the year.
Cyrielle: *walks through the portal* ... *looks at the house. He smiles a little* Wow. It's been a while.
Takumi: *follows Cy through the portal, carrying Emerald* It's still pretty early... do you think it's still the same day we left in this world?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* That'd be weird. We leave and then a few hours later we're back.
Takumi: *sets Emerald down, just as the girl and the other toddler come through the portal*
Emerald: *turns to the girl in confusion* Iza? Where are we?
Izabella: *shrugs*
?: *looks at the house and feels a little scared. He reaches out for Cy*
Cyrielle: *looks at the toddler and smiles* Not now, Evan.
Evan: *pouts*
Cyrielle: Aw. Go with Izabella, okay?
Evan: Okay... *looks up at Izabella, who picks him up*
Cyrielle: *smiles at them before looking at Takumi, then walking over to the door*
Takumi: *follows Cy and knocks on the door*
Amelia: *her head turns as she hears the knock* ... *stands up and heads for the door*
Onyx: *follows closely behind... something tells him to*
Amelia: *opens the door...*
Cyrielle: *staring at the ground nervously. When he hears the door open he looks up, and when he sees Amelia and Onyx he smiles* Hey, guys.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Amelia: *lights up and without a word pulls them both into a hug* Cy! Takumi!
Onyx: *grins* Back so soon? Did you miss us that much?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little and happily returns the hug* Well, it's been a while where we live.
Takumi: *also returns the hug* Yeah... about 11 years.
Meg: *hearing the familiar voices looks at Fang happily and standing walks towards the door* I knew I recognized your auras...Welcome back...I didn't even get to say good bye.
Takumi: *looks up when he hears Meg and smiles* Hey, Meg.
Cyrielle: *walks through the portal* ... *looks at the house. He smiles a little* Wow. It's been a while.
Takumi: *follows Cy through the portal, carrying Emerald* It's still pretty early... do you think it's still the same day we left in this world?
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* That'd be weird. We leave and then a few hours later we're back.
Takumi: *sets Emerald down, just as the girl and the other toddler come through the portal*
Emerald: *turns to the girl in confusion* Iza? Where are we?
Izabella: *shrugs*
?: *looks at the house and feels a little scared. He reaches out for Cy*
Cyrielle: *looks at the toddler and smiles* Not now, Evan.
Evan: *pouts*
Cyrielle: Aw. Go with Izabella, okay?
Evan: Okay... *looks up at Izabella, who picks him up*
Cyrielle: *smiles at them before looking at Takumi, then walking over to the door*
Takumi: *follows Cy and knocks on the door*
Amelia: *her head turns as she hears the knock* ... *stands up and heads for the door*
Onyx: *follows closely behind... something tells him to*
Amelia: *opens the door...*
Cyrielle: *staring at the ground nervously. When he hears the door open he looks up, and when he sees Amelia and Onyx he smiles* Hey, guys.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Freddy: *Turns to the door* Takumi!
Takumi: *smiles when he hears Freddy* Hey, Freddy.
Meg: *steps back to let Freddy get to the door if he wants, taking a moment to just look at Cy and Takumi*
Amelia: Eleven years...!? I'm sure so much has happened... you'll have to tell us all about it! *lets go of them and steps back too* Please, come in.
Emerald: *curiously wanders over and looks up at Amelia* Hello! *grins*
Amelia: Who's this? *grins back at Emerald*
Takumi: *looks down at Emerald and smiles* Well... This is our daughter, Emerald.
Amelia: *eyes widen* You have--
Onyx: *lights up* You have kids!? *steps closer and stoops down to Emerald's level with a big grin* Hey there!
Emerald: Hello! *grins*
Izabella: *sets Evan down and looks at him* Do you want to go say hi?
Evan: *shakes his head*
Izabella: *laughs a little* Come on, Evan.
Evan: *nervously clings onto Izabella's leg*
Takumi: *smiles* Yeah, and there's- *turns around and snickers when he sees Evan*
Izabella: Hey, your child is attached to my leg. *laughs a little*
Takumi: Yeah, he does that. *when they come over he turns back to the others*
Emerald: *looks at them* Evan!
Meg: *can't help but smile at Evan and Emerald, they're are so adorable. She puts her hands over her heart.* Everyone has such adorable toddlers, first Emrys, Ebony, Alnitak and Alnilam and then Freddy and now... Evan and Emerald....
Onyx: *beaming at Evan and Emerald*
Amelia: You two have beautiful children. *smiles at Cy and Takumi*
Cyrielle: *smiles* Thanks.
Takumi: *also smiles*
Meg: *her phone in her pocket rings. Frowning she pulls it out and looks at the caller ID* It's my apartment super...?
*picks it up and walks around into the kitchen* Hello, Mr. Benali?... What? I don't understand I already paid my lease through the beginning of th-- Well, yes I'm aware of that but... I'm currently in Windenburg. I told you that I would be while I sorted my new arrangements and you agreed that was acceptable as long as I paid in advance.
*she listens for a moment a frown on her face and puts a hand on her neck*
...I see. Um, yes, I understand. I'll make arrangements then. Yes, you too.
*hanging up she looks at her phone obviously not pleased.*
Julia: *Frowns at Meg as well*
Meg: *turns to face everyone, a hand rubbing her neck* That was...I'm being evicted.
Onyx: Evicted? From your apartment?
Amelia: *chimes in with a grin* Well, guess that means it's time to go get that cottage worked on! Of course, you can stay here as long as you need to.
Meg: Yeah... Apparently my landlord got a better offer on the apartment, I had paid through the end of the year but... since the apartment has been vacant for the last couple months he has the right to take on a new tenant. It's in the lease, although I never thought it would be a problem, the place is... less then desirable. The problem is... I need to go to San Myshuno. He said if I don't pick up my things by this weekend. He's going get rid of all of it. *she sighs and rubs her head*
Onyx: I can drive you to San Myshuno since Aurora and Alexander are so busy? Otherwise I'd recommend the UFO...
Amelia: *nods at Meg* I'll come top and I'm sure that Fang-
Fang: I'll go too.
Meg: *smiles at Fang* Thanks, Onyx and Amelia... I just feel bad. *she turns to Cy and Takumi* You guys just got back...less then ideal timing...
Cyrielle: *laughs a little* It's okay.
Onyx: We won't be gone for super long, I hope.
Amelia: I'll get the keys and we can... *pauses then drops her voice low* Can we leave André unsupervised like that?
Meg: *glances over at Andre, his presence forgotten for a moment* You know I could always take the train. Its how I got out to begin with.
*looks at Onyx knowing he'll object* I made the trip down alone but this Fang can come with me. I don't want to be a bother. Plus you and Amelia should visit with Cy and Takumi.
Onyx: ...Alright. Are you sure you and Fang can handle carrying everything? Maybe at least one other person should go...
Amelia: Well, there's a fine selection of capable carriers here, so... shouldn't be a problem. *sighs* I kind of wanted to go and see the apartment... not that it matters anyway though. Plus while she's gone... I can go down to the cottage and surprise her by getting things started!
Meg: Well...*glances at Amelia when she sighs* I know what I just said but... Amelia...since you promised to help with the cottage I'd truthfully like you to come.
*thinks* It might be one of the only times I have the opportunity to try and talk to her about Sofia's death alone...I really don't want Onyx to know it will only worry him...
I mean...Most of the furniture I was planning on selling anyway...it's mostly going to be my books and clothes we're collecting. It will only be a maybe a few boxes. Anything I don't need now we can move to my storage unit.
Amelia: Then it's settled. Although we don't need to take the train if I'm coming... I can drive too. *smiles*
Alright... sounds good to me.
Meg: *she smiles and then looks at Onyx* OK, I know you're going to worry but I promise we'll be back tonight. I'll text when we get there and when we leave to return if you promise to limit yourself to one check in call, Dad. We're going to my apartment and the storage unit, the most dangerous thing we'll do is eat some street vendor food. We have a deal...?
*she looks up at him patiently waiting*
Onyx: Fine, alright. I know you're capable of handling yourselves. I just... worry...
Amelia: *smiles and stands on her tip toes, she kisses his cheek* It's because you care and we appreciate that. See you later?
Onyx: *smiles and leans down to return a kiss on the cheek* See you later.
Amelia: Oh, and... *whispers something to Onyx*
Onyx: *nods* Will do.
Meg: I do appreciate the worry...I just don't want it to be the only thing on your mind. I need to go get ready and...I'm going to find Hamlet. I need to apologize for how harsh I was yesterday...before I let him know I'll be gone for a while. I should check on Ophelia too.
*heads upstairs, following her aura senses she realizes Hamlet and Ophelia are both in the study with Jaci. Walking up to the doorway, she knocks*
Amelia: *watches as she disappears upstairs* ...Well... you can go ahead and get started.
Onyx: *sighs* You're really excited about this aren't you? *pulls out his phone* Fine, I'll see if I can find an architect...
Hamlet: *opens the door* Yes? *when he sees it's Meg he freezes*
(While Meg is doing that I'm gonna do a thing)
*meanwhile out in the woods*
???: How did I end up here...? *looking ahead of her at the house* Well... maybe they'll know where he is? It's only the tenth house I've tried in Windenburg...
Jaci: *Walks over to the door, behind Hamlet*
Meg: *looks at Hamlet and then down at the ground* Hamlet...um...look I wanted to apologise. Last night... I shouldn't have been so harsh. I was feeling pretty bad with the energy drain of the binding and I still don't think it was the best decision you've ever made but...
*looks back to Hamlet, meeting his gaze* Excuses aside...I should have been more supportive and less judgemental. I'm sorry...
Hamlet: No. You were right... I made a terrible decision that I never should have made. *sighs*
Meg: *sighs too* We were lucky and...I just hope you'll think before you consider another decision like it...but that's not the only reason I came up here.
*she looks towards Ophelia* I have to head into San Myshuno...Someone made an offer on my apartment and my landlord is evicting me so I need to make arrangements for my things.
Ophelia: You're leaving...?
Meg: *nods at her* Amelia and Fang are going with me and I'll be back this evening...so Ophelia it's OK for you to stay here.
*looks back at Hamlet, not sure how he'll take the news* ...but I thought you should know.
Hamlet: *nods* Alright. See you then. *frowns and turns away from Meg, back to Jaci*
Jaci: *Frowns when Meg mentions last night and then looks back at Hamlet when he turns to her*
Meg: *nods his response better then she could have hoped for and she turns to head into her room to change and be ready to leave* See you then.
Ophelia: *frowns and looking at Hamlet and Jaci, she follows Meg to her bedroom.* Meg...? *she pushes the door open hesitantly.
Meg: *pulling out a new outfit turns to look at her* Come on in, Ophelia.
*turning back she pulls of her old shirt and pulls a fresh one over not concerned about Ophelia in the room. Looking back at her puts her arms in* Everything OK? What you got there?
Ophelia: *looks at the book she's still holding.* Oh...um. Hamlet. T-the book, that is. It turns I can read...
Meg: *continuing changing* Really...? Well, that's great. That is a favorite of Hamlet's I hear.
Ophelia: Yeah...*she blushes and hugs it to her then she looks up at Meg*...you are coming back...right? I...I only just got here and I don't want to.
Meg: *finishes changing* I'm coming back, Ophelia. I just need to get a few of my things. *she gently puts a hand on Ophelia's cheek.* When I get back we really need to discuss your new-found abilities.
Until I get back your welcome in my room whenever you want...
Ophelia: OK...
Meg: *smiles and grabbing a jacket heads back downstairs*
Ophelia: *watches her go and not wanting to return to the study, she sits on Meg's bed and then looking down and the book she smiles and opens it again running her fingers over then title.*
*as Meg hits the bottom of the stairs there's a knock on the door*
Onyx: *just got off of the phone with whoever he called, he turns to the door* Guess I'll be busy while you're gone.
Amelia: *smiles at Meg as she comes back down then looks at Onyx* Guess so. It will keep you less worried at least? *laughs a little*
Fang: *quietly waiting*
Meg: *gives a quizzical look to Amelia and Onyx, feeling like she must have missed something but she shakes it off.* Um, I'm ready to go when you two are.
*walking over to Fang, she takes his hand in hers and smiles at him*
*Meanwhile, in the study*
Jaci: *Smiles a little at Hamlet* Where were we?
Hamlet: ...Talking about reading? *grins*
Jaci: Before that? *Raises an eyebrow at him playfully*
Hamlet: Oh... that. Would you like to continue? *his grin turns flirtatious*
Jaci: ... Or do you want to talk about reading? *Playful smirk*
Hamlet: That sounds boring doesn't it?
Jaci: That does, huh? *Curling up the lighter strand of her hair around her finger with a smirk in her lips*
Hamlet: Yes, of of course it does. Why don't we do something else?
Jaci: Like what? Playing chess? *The playful smirk doesn't leave her face*
Hamlet: Maybe... *returns her smirk* Unless you'd rather do something else?
Jaci: *Without another word she walks closer to him and pulls him into a kiss*
Hamlet: *smiles and leans into the kiss*
Jaci: *Pulls him closer. She has an arm around his neck and is stroking his hair with her other hand. Suddenly, she freezes up.*
Hamlet: *pulls away* What's wrong?
Jaci: *Places both hands on Hamlet's shoulder when he pulls away, and looks at the one in the left* The ring is no longer there... André can't hurt me for kissing Hamlet. But why do i still feel like he can? *Looks at Hamlet and fakes a smile* Nothing. Nothing is wrong.
Hamlet: Something is wrong. Please... tell me. *frowns, but then it's almost as if he knows* ...Does this have something to do with Andre?
Jaci: I told you... Nothing's wrong. *Can't even bring herself to look into his eyes* It's nothing... Really.
Hamlet: Don't lie to me.
Jaci: *Sigh* It's nothing you should worry about. It'll go away with time... ...Or at least i hope so. It's just... I was stuck with André for a really long time. *Still can't look at Hamlet* Some things he did... Still haunt me. And i know you said enough about André, but... *Staring at the floor*
Hamlet: *nods* I know. I'm sorry... *he sighs and looks at Jaci* Do you think Orion's right? That he can change?
Jaci: I don't know... *Wraps both her arms around herself* It's... Something risky to do, trusting him.
Hamlet: How can someone like him change? I'll never trust him...
Jaci: I know... *Finally looks at him* People don't change like that. After everything he did... It hurts when people act like he never did anything... He did, and it hurt me. *Sighs*
Hamlet: It's like Orion doesn't even care what he did. You'd think of all people... he'd understand because of...
Jaci: *Sighs* I know. *She goes quiet for a second* Ok, enough about André. But for real this time.
Hamlet: Actually... while everyone is busy today... I think I have something for us to do. We need to put up the Christmas tree.
Jaci: *Smiles a little* Then let's do it!
Hamlet: Alright. *goes downstairs to the others* Hey, guys, who wants to surprise Onyx and Amelia and put up some Christmas decorations?
Orion: *lights up* I do...!
Skylar: I'll help, too.
Hamlet: ...Of course. Let's get the decorations up from the basement and start decorating.
*the three go down to the basement*
Jaci: *Follows them*
Freddy: I go too!
*after a few minutes all the decoration boxes are upstairs and Skylar is removing the very large, very full tree from the box* Eight feet tall... this thing weighs a ton...!
Orion: I'll help. *helps her get the tree out of the box and fit the pieces together, then he looks around the room* ...Hey... where's André? Maybe it would be good for him to have a little Christmas che--
Hamlet: He's not coming anywhere near here!
Jaci: *Goes quiet at the mention of André*
Orion: Hamlet, I'm trying to help him-
Hamlet: He can't BE helped! *slams a box of ornaments he's holding down onto the floor, cringing when he realizes they were glass and shattered* Kiera's opinion of you is right... you're just... just a dumb alien! You'll see! He's going to stab us all in the back and you'll be the first to die! A-And you know what? You'll deserve it!
Orion: *falls silent and looks down at the ground, his hands tangled in the branches of the tree he was straightening*
Skylar: *stares angrily at Hamlet, It's everything she can do to bite her tongue*
Orion: *without a word he turns and goes upstairs, sniffling*
Skylar: Orion...! Sweetheart, wait...
Jaci: *Flinches when the glass breaks. When Hamlet gets angry she can't not think of André*
Skylar: You're awful. *looks away from Hamlet and goes after Orion, following him into their bedroom and her heart sinking when she sees him crying into the pillow* ...Orion...
Orion: *he replies quietly* Maybe they're right... maybe I'm just going to mess everything up and cause a big mess...
Skylar: *she walks over and sits by him on the bed, reaching down to stroke his hair* You made the decision you knew was right in your heart. I don't care what Hamlet says, I know you only have the best intentions and if André takes advantage of those... that's his fault, not yours. *with a sigh she lays down facing him and wraps her arms around him* Come here...
Orion: *clings into her and whimpers a little, trying to stop the tears* Do you really think I'm doing the right thing?
Skylar: I know you're doing the right thing, sweetie. Now... let's go back downstairs and work on those decorations together?
Orion: *nods and tries to smile a little*
*they go back downstairs, Orion holding tightly onto Skylar's hand and they notice... Hamlet is gone*
Skylar: *doesn't worry much about it and walks over to the tree, beginning to string the lights*
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Meg: *eyes widen and a blush spreading her cheeks she crosses the apartment and tries to grab the book from Amelia* It's just...a book.
Why did I leave that on the shelf...?
--
Ben: Yep, that's me. Ben Bailey of Bailey Builds.
*crosses the clearing to stand beside Onyx looking at the cottage, despite his height he's still about 3 inches shorter* So...this is the place you're looking to renovate? It's got lots of character, though it's obviously in need of repairs...
Amelia: *laughs a little* Just a book, huh?
Fang: *visibly confused*
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Onyx: Yes. This is the place... it's for a friend of mine. I'd love to get it done as soon as possible. From what my wife told me... it's in need of an almost entire gut.
Meg: Yes. *snatches the book from Amelia hugging the book to her chest so the cover is no longer visible.* It's a book...with words and pages...
Anyway, if we want to get back tonight we really need to do more packing and less looking. I've got some boxes in my room...I'll go grab them.
*marches to a hallway to get bedroom and comes back with a couple empty boxes* All that's really left to pack is the books and my clothes. Most of the furniture is being donated, it's too expensive to ship. Though there's a desk in room I want keep. I already packed up my appliances and what little dishware I have before I left to go back to Windenburg and it's all in storage. I'd like to take my clothes back and maybe a few books but mostly I think it will just be a few things.
Amelia...think you can put the books away while I pack my clothes?
Please drop the topic of the book, Amelia...please...
--
Ben: Well, I'd like to preserve some of the integrity of the cottage, you don't find architecture like this everyday but anything that is dangerous will of course be taken out. I'll have to take a look at the structure to know for sure though. When did you want to get started?
Amelia: *nods* Alright. We may be able to get the desk in the car...? It depends on how big it is... we really should have gotten a truck... anyway, of course, I'll pack up your books. *grabs a box and starts nearly stacking the books inside*
Fang: Is there anything I can do...?
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Onyx: As soon as possible... maybe even today? At least with looking at the structure. I know tomorrow is Christmas Eve so... we won't get much done until after the holidays, but I want to get a start at least.
Meg: Um...I guess you can help me. *thinks* At least I can keep any embarrassing discoveries to myself.
--
Ben: Sure, let's take a look. Once I get a good look and you tell me what you want, I can head over to city hall and using the original plans I can draw the plans. I could have them dropped off in the next couple days. I don't have any holiday plans so I can definitely get the initial plans done asap.
We will have wait start construction probably until the permits clear...I'd say that will have wait at least to the first of the year.
Fang: *smiles a little* Alright.
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Onyx: That seems fine to me. Thanks. *smiles at Ben and then approaches the cottage door*
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Meg: *eyes widen and a blush spreading her cheeks she crosses the apartment and tries to grab the book from Amelia* It's just...a book.
Why did I leave that on the shelf...?
--
Ben: Yep, that's me. Ben Bailey of Bailey Builds.
*crosses the clearing to stand beside Onyx looking at the cottage, despite his height he's still about 3 inches shorter* So...this is the place you're looking to renovate? It's got lots of character, though it's obviously in need of repairs...
Amelia: *laughs a little* Just a book, huh?
Fang: *visibly confused*
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Onyx: Yes. This is the place... it's for a friend of mine. I'd love to get it done as soon as possible. From what my wife told me... it's in need of an almost entire gut.
Meg: Yes. *snatches the book from Amelia hugging the book to her chest so the cover is no longer visible.* It's a book...with words and pages...
Anyway, if we want to get back tonight we really need to do more packing and less looking. I've got some boxes in my room...I'll go grab them.
*marches to a hallway to get bedroom and comes back with a couple empty boxes* All that's really left to pack is the books and my clothes. Most of the furniture is being donated, it's too expensive to ship. Though there's a desk in room I want keep. I already packed up my appliances and what little dishware I have before I left to go back to Windenburg and it's all in storage. I'd like to take my clothes back and maybe a few books but mostly I think it will just be a few things.
Amelia...think you can put the books away while I pack my clothes?
Please drop the topic of the book, Amelia...please...
--
Ben: Well, I'd like to preserve some of the integrity of the cottage, you don't find architecture like this everyday but anything that is dangerous will of course be taken out. I'll have to take a look at the structure to know for sure though. When did you want to get started?
Amelia: *nods* Alright. We may be able to get the desk in the car...? It depends on how big it is... we really should have gotten a truck... anyway, of course, I'll pack up your books. *grabs a box and starts nearly stacking the books inside*
Fang: Is there anything I can do...?
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Onyx: As soon as possible... maybe even today? At least with looking at the structure. I know tomorrow is Christmas Eve so... we won't get much done until after the holidays, but I want to get a start at least.
Meg: Um...I guess you can help me. *thinks* At least I can keep any embarrassing discoveries to myself.
--
Ben: Sure, let's take a look. Once I get a good look and you tell me what you want, I can head over to city hall and using the original plans I can draw the plans. I could have them dropped off in the next couple days. I don't have any holiday plans so I can definitely get the initial plans done asap.
We will have wait start construction probably until the permits clear...I'd say that will have wait at least to the first of the year.
Fang: *smiles a little* Alright.
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Onyx: That seems fine to me. Thanks. *smiles at Ben and then approaches the cottage door*
Meg: *heads back into her bedroom, it is small with a small closet and just enough room for a beat up old dresser, a full sized bed with a purple comforter pushed against the wall and a nightstand on one side. A couple of herbology textbooks are stacked together on the nightstand. A red rolling suitcase is beside the bed. Leaning down she puts the suitcase on her bed* OK, um, you can start by pack the pants and leggings from the bottom drawer in here. I'm going to start parking what's left in the closet.
*heads over to the closet and pulls out another suitcase, starting to pull things off hangar and packing them away*
--
Ben: *follows Onyx up the steps. The structure seems sound at least. He frowns a little at the door which looks like it was severely damaged.* Looks like some squatters have done some damage. I hope it's not any worse inside...
Meg: *eyes widen and a blush spreading her cheeks she crosses the apartment and tries to grab the book from Amelia* It's just...a book.
Why did I leave that on the shelf...?
--
Ben: Yep, that's me. Ben Bailey of Bailey Builds.
*crosses the clearing to stand beside Onyx looking at the cottage, despite his height he's still about 3 inches shorter* So...this is the place you're looking to renovate? It's got lots of character, though it's obviously in need of repairs...
Amelia: *laughs a little* Just a book, huh?
Fang: *visibly confused*
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Onyx: Yes. This is the place... it's for a friend of mine. I'd love to get it done as soon as possible. From what my wife told me... it's in need of an almost entire gut.
Meg: Yes. *snatches the book from Amelia hugging the book to her chest so the cover is no longer visible.* It's a book...with words and pages...
Anyway, if we want to get back tonight we really need to do more packing and less looking. I've got some boxes in my room...I'll go grab them.
*marches to a hallway to get bedroom and comes back with a couple empty boxes* All that's really left to pack is the books and my clothes. Most of the furniture is being donated, it's too expensive to ship. Though there's a desk in room I want keep. I already packed up my appliances and what little dishware I have before I left to go back to Windenburg and it's all in storage. I'd like to take my clothes back and maybe a few books but mostly I think it will just be a few things.
Amelia...think you can put the books away while I pack my clothes?
Please drop the topic of the book, Amelia...please...
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Ben: Well, I'd like to preserve some of the integrity of the cottage, you don't find architecture like this everyday but anything that is dangerous will of course be taken out. I'll have to take a look at the structure to know for sure though. When did you want to get started?
Amelia: *nods* Alright. We may be able to get the desk in the car...? It depends on how big it is... we really should have gotten a truck... anyway, of course, I'll pack up your books. *grabs a box and starts nearly stacking the books inside*
Fang: Is there anything I can do...?
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Onyx: As soon as possible... maybe even today? At least with looking at the structure. I know tomorrow is Christmas Eve so... we won't get much done until after the holidays, but I want to get a start at least.
Meg: Um...I guess you can help me. *thinks* At least I can keep any embarrassing discoveries to myself.
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Ben: Sure, let's take a look. Once I get a good look and you tell me what you want, I can head over to city hall and using the original plans I can draw the plans. I could have them dropped off in the next couple days. I don't have any holiday plans so I can definitely get the initial plans done asap.
We will have wait start construction probably until the permits clear...I'd say that will have wait at least to the first of the year.
Fang: *smiles a little* Alright.
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Onyx: That seems fine to me. Thanks. *smiles at Ben and then approaches the cottage door*
Meg: *heads back into her bedroom, it is small with a small closet and just enough room for a beat up old dresser, a full sized bed with a purple comforter pushed against the wall and a nightstand on one side. A couple of herbology textbooks are stacked together on the nightstand. A red rolling suitcase is beside the bed. Leaning down she puts the suitcase on her bed* OK, um, you can start by pack the pants and leggings from the bottom drawer in here. I'm going to start parking what's left in the closet.
*heads over to the closet and pulls out another suitcase, starting to pull things off hangar and packing them away*
--
Ben: *follows Onyx up the steps. The structure seems sound at least. He frowns a little at the door which looks like it was severely damaged.* Looks like some squatters have done some damage. I hope it's not any worse inside...
Fang: *nods* Alright. *goes over to the dresser and starts packing everything from the bottom drawer, and once he's done with that he looks at the other drawers* Maybe I should pack whatever's in those too?
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Onyx: *puts his hand on the door and it swings right open* ...Last time I was here..
The door was fine and locked. It hasn't been very long... the inside may be fine...
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
Hamlet: *emergss from the kitchen* You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
Hamlet: You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
Jaci: *Sighs and follows Hamlet, still silent*
Freddy: *Smiles* Wat i do?
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
Hamlet: You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
Jaci: *Sighs and follows Hamlet, still silent*
Freddy: *Smiles* Wat i do?
André: *Distracted looking in another direction*
Skylar: Hmm... *looks through the ornaments and finds a small box of shatterproof ones with string to hang them instead of hooks* Why don't you put these on some of the branches? *smiles and wraps the last strand of lights on the tree*
Hamlet: *sighs and stands completely still for a moment, not sure if he should be angry or just sad* ...Jaci... are you Okay?
---
Orion: *smiles a little* Girls, go ahead downstairs with your mom, okay?
Stella: Yep, that sounds--
Hatsya: -- Good to --
Zeta: --me! *grins* We always finish each other's sentences!
*the three of them go downstairs with Alnitak and Alnilam*
Orion: *gingerly approaches André* Hey... would you like to come decorate the Christmas tree with us? *smiles gently*
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
Hamlet: You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
Jaci: *Sighs and follows Hamlet, still silent*
Freddy: *Smiles* Wat i do?
André: *Distracted looking in another direction*
Skylar: Hmm... *looks through the ornaments and finds a small box of shatterproof ones with string to hang them instead of hooks* Why don't you put these on some of the branches? *smiles and wraps the last strand of lights on the tree*
Hamlet: *sighs and stands completely still for a moment, not sure if he should be angry or just sad* ...Jaci... are you Okay?
---
Orion: *smiles a little* Girls, go ahead downstairs with your mom, okay?
Stella: Yep, that sounds--
Hatsya: -- Good to --
Zeta: --me! *grins* We always finish each other's sentences!
*the three of them go downstairs with Alnitak and Alnilam*
Orion: *gingerly approaches André* Hey... would you like to come decorate the Christmas tree with us? *smiles gently*
Freddy: *Nods and takes one of the ornaments from the box*
Jaci: No. I'm tired. Everything's always about André. *A tear runs down her cheek* I just wish i'd get a break from him...
André: *Looks back at him* Decorate the Christmas tree? Are you sure you want me to...?
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
Hamlet: You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
Jaci: *Sighs and follows Hamlet, still silent*
Freddy: *Smiles* Wat i do?
André: *Distracted looking in another direction*
Skylar: Hmm... *looks through the ornaments and finds a small box of shatterproof ones with string to hang them instead of hooks* Why don't you put these on some of the branches? *smiles and wraps the last strand of lights on the tree*
Hamlet: *sighs and stands completely still for a moment, not sure if he should be angry or just sad* ...Jaci... are you Okay?
---
Orion: *smiles a little* Girls, go ahead downstairs with your mom, okay?
Stella: Yep, that sounds--
Hatsya: -- Good to --
Zeta: --me! *grins* We always finish each other's sentences!
*the three of them go downstairs with Alnitak and Alnilam*
Orion: *gingerly approaches André* Hey... would you like to come decorate the Christmas tree with us? *smiles gently*
Freddy: *Nods and takes one of the ornaments from the box*
Jaci: No. I'm tired. Everything's always about André. *A tear runs down her cheek* I just wish i'd get a break from him...
André: *Looks back at him* Decorate the Christmas tree? Are you sure you want me to...?
Skylar: *takes an ornament too and shows him how to hang it* Like this, see?
*Stella, Hatsya and Zeta walk in and put down Alnitak and Alnilam on the couch*
Alnitak: Hi Fweddy!
Stella: *goes over to the box and grabs some tinsel* This goes on next...
Hamlet: *with a frown he walks over to Jaci and hugs her* I'm sorry...
---
Orion: *He just grabs onto André's wrist and gives him a big smile* Of course I'm sure. Come on...! *heads downstairs, hardly giving André a choice*
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
Hamlet: You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
Jaci: *Sighs and follows Hamlet, still silent*
Freddy: *Smiles* Wat i do?
André: *Distracted looking in another direction*
Skylar: Hmm... *looks through the ornaments and finds a small box of shatterproof ones with string to hang them instead of hooks* Why don't you put these on some of the branches? *smiles and wraps the last strand of lights on the tree*
Hamlet: *sighs and stands completely still for a moment, not sure if he should be angry or just sad* ...Jaci... are you Okay?
---
Orion: *smiles a little* Girls, go ahead downstairs with your mom, okay?
Stella: Yep, that sounds--
Hatsya: -- Good to --
Zeta: --me! *grins* We always finish each other's sentences!
*the three of them go downstairs with Alnitak and Alnilam*
Orion: *gingerly approaches André* Hey... would you like to come decorate the Christmas tree with us? *smiles gently*
Freddy: *Nods and takes one of the ornaments from the box*
Jaci: No. I'm tired. Everything's always about André. *A tear runs down her cheek* I just wish i'd get a break from him...
André: *Looks back at him* Decorate the Christmas tree? Are you sure you want me to...?
Skylar: *takes an ornament too and shows him how to hang it* Like this, see?
*Stella, Hatsya and Zeta walk in and put down Alnitak and Alnilam on the couch*
Alnitak: Hi Fweddy!
Stella: *goes over to the box and grabs some tinsel* This goes on next...
Hamlet: *with a frown he walks over to Jaci and hugs her* I'm sorry...
---
Orion: *He just grabs onto André's wrist and gives him a big smile* Of course I'm sure. Come on...! *heads downstairs, hardly giving André a choice*
Freddy: *Follows Skylar's example then turns to Alnitak* Hi!
Jaci: *Hesitates for a bit before hugging him back, then takes a deep breath* It's okay, *sigh* I'm okay... I've made it this far... I'll live.
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
Hamlet: You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
Jaci: *Sighs and follows Hamlet, still silent*
Freddy: *Smiles* Wat i do?
André: *Distracted looking in another direction*
Skylar: Hmm... *looks through the ornaments and finds a small box of shatterproof ones with string to hang them instead of hooks* Why don't you put these on some of the branches? *smiles and wraps the last strand of lights on the tree*
Hamlet: *sighs and stands completely still for a moment, not sure if he should be angry or just sad* ...Jaci... are you Okay?
---
Orion: *smiles a little* Girls, go ahead downstairs with your mom, okay?
Stella: Yep, that sounds--
Hatsya: -- Good to --
Zeta: --me! *grins* We always finish each other's sentences!
*the three of them go downstairs with Alnitak and Alnilam*
Orion: *gingerly approaches André* Hey... would you like to come decorate the Christmas tree with us? *smiles gently*
Freddy: *Nods and takes one of the ornaments from the box*
Jaci: No. I'm tired. Everything's always about André. *A tear runs down her cheek* I just wish i'd get a break from him...
André: *Looks back at him* Decorate the Christmas tree? Are you sure you want me to...?
Skylar: *takes an ornament too and shows him how to hang it* Like this, see?
*Stella, Hatsya and Zeta walk in and put down Alnitak and Alnilam on the couch*
Alnitak: Hi Fweddy!
Stella: *goes over to the box and grabs some tinsel* This goes on next...
Hamlet: *with a frown he walks over to Jaci and hugs her* I'm sorry...
---
Orion: *He just grabs onto André's wrist and gives him a big smile* Of course I'm sure. Come on...! *heads downstairs, hardly giving André a choice*
Freddy: *Follows Skylar's example then turns to Alnitak* Hi!
Jaci: *Hesitates for a bit before hugging him back, then takes a deep breath* It's okay, *sigh* I'm okay... I've made it this far... I'll live.
Andre: I- *Being dragged by Orion* ... Sure
Aknitak: *grins at Freddy then looks at the ornaments* Shiny...
Hamlet: *lets go and tries to smile* Let's just concentrate on decorating...
Orion: *reaches the bottom of the stairs and lets André go, still smiling* Somehow I get the feeling you're not much of a Christmas fan...?
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
Hamlet: You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
Jaci: *Sighs and follows Hamlet, still silent*
Freddy: *Smiles* Wat i do?
André: *Distracted looking in another direction*
Skylar: Hmm... *looks through the ornaments and finds a small box of shatterproof ones with string to hang them instead of hooks* Why don't you put these on some of the branches? *smiles and wraps the last strand of lights on the tree*
Hamlet: *sighs and stands completely still for a moment, not sure if he should be angry or just sad* ...Jaci... are you Okay?
---
Orion: *smiles a little* Girls, go ahead downstairs with your mom, okay?
Stella: Yep, that sounds--
Hatsya: -- Good to --
Zeta: --me! *grins* We always finish each other's sentences!
*the three of them go downstairs with Alnitak and Alnilam*
Orion: *gingerly approaches André* Hey... would you like to come decorate the Christmas tree with us? *smiles gently*
Freddy: *Nods and takes one of the ornaments from the box*
Jaci: No. I'm tired. Everything's always about André. *A tear runs down her cheek* I just wish i'd get a break from him...
André: *Looks back at him* Decorate the Christmas tree? Are you sure you want me to...?
Skylar: *takes an ornament too and shows him how to hang it* Like this, see?
*Stella, Hatsya and Zeta walk in and put down Alnitak and Alnilam on the couch*
Alnitak: Hi Fweddy!
Stella: *goes over to the box and grabs some tinsel* This goes on next...
Hamlet: *with a frown he walks over to Jaci and hugs her* I'm sorry...
---
Orion: *He just grabs onto André's wrist and gives him a big smile* Of course I'm sure. Come on...! *heads downstairs, hardly giving André a choice*
Freddy: *Follows Skylar's example then turns to Alnitak* Hi!
Jaci: *Hesitates for a bit before hugging him back, then takes a deep breath* It's okay, *sigh* I'm okay... I've made it this far... I'll live.
Andre: I- *Being dragged by Orion* ... Sure
Aknitak: *grins at Freddy then looks at the ornaments* Shiny...
Hamlet: *lets go and tries to smile* Let's just concentrate on decorating...
Orion: *reaches the bottom of the stairs and lets André go, still smiling* Somehow I get the feeling you're not much of a Christmas fan...?
Freddy: *Hangs another ornament and smiles at Alnitak* Want help?
Meg: *eyes widen and a blush spreading her cheeks she crosses the apartment and tries to grab the book from Amelia* It's just...a book.
Why did I leave that on the shelf...?
--
Ben: Yep, that's me. Ben Bailey of Bailey Builds.
*crosses the clearing to stand beside Onyx looking at the cottage, despite his height he's still about 3 inches shorter* So...this is the place you're looking to renovate? It's got lots of character, though it's obviously in need of repairs...
Amelia: *laughs a little* Just a book, huh?
Fang: *visibly confused*
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Onyx: Yes. This is the place... it's for a friend of mine. I'd love to get it done as soon as possible. From what my wife told me... it's in need of an almost entire gut.
Meg: Yes. *snatches the book from Amelia hugging the book to her chest so the cover is no longer visible.* It's a book...with words and pages...
Anyway, if we want to get back tonight we really need to do more packing and less looking. I've got some boxes in my room...I'll go grab them.
*marches to a hallway to get bedroom and comes back with a couple empty boxes* All that's really left to pack is the books and my clothes. Most of the furniture is being donated, it's too expensive to ship. Though there's a desk in room I want keep. I already packed up my appliances and what little dishware I have before I left to go back to Windenburg and it's all in storage. I'd like to take my clothes back and maybe a few books but mostly I think it will just be a few things.
Amelia...think you can put the books away while I pack my clothes?
Please drop the topic of the book, Amelia...please...
--
Ben: Well, I'd like to preserve some of the integrity of the cottage, you don't find architecture like this everyday but anything that is dangerous will of course be taken out. I'll have to take a look at the structure to know for sure though. When did you want to get started?
Amelia: *nods* Alright. We may be able to get the desk in the car...? It depends on how big it is... we really should have gotten a truck... anyway, of course, I'll pack up your books. *grabs a box and starts nearly stacking the books inside*
Fang: Is there anything I can do...?
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Onyx: As soon as possible... maybe even today? At least with looking at the structure. I know tomorrow is Christmas Eve so... we won't get much done until after the holidays, but I want to get a start at least.
Meg: Um...I guess you can help me. *thinks* At least I can keep any embarrassing discoveries to myself.
--
Ben: Sure, let's take a look. Once I get a good look and you tell me what you want, I can head over to city hall and using the original plans I can draw the plans. I could have them dropped off in the next couple days. I don't have any holiday plans so I can definitely get the initial plans done asap.
We will have wait start construction probably until the permits clear...I'd say that will have wait at least to the first of the year.
Fang: *smiles a little* Alright.
---
Onyx: That seems fine to me. Thanks. *smiles at Ben and then approaches the cottage door*
Meg: *heads back into her bedroom, it is small with a small closet and just enough room for a beat up old dresser, a full sized bed with a purple comforter pushed against the wall and a nightstand on one side. A couple of herbology textbooks are stacked together on the nightstand. A red rolling suitcase is beside the bed. Leaning down she puts the suitcase on her bed* OK, um, you can start by pack the pants and leggings from the bottom drawer in here. I'm going to start parking what's left in the closet.
*heads over to the closet and pulls out another suitcase, starting to pull things off hangar and packing them away*
--
Ben: *follows Onyx up the steps. The structure seems sound at least. He frowns a little at the door which looks like it was severely damaged.* Looks like some squatters have done some damage. I hope it's not any worse inside...
Fang: *nods* Alright. *goes over to the dresser and starts packing everything from the bottom drawer, and once he's done with that he looks at the other drawers* Maybe I should pack whatever's in those too?
---
Onyx: *puts his hand on the door and it swings right open* ...Last time I was here..
The door was fine and locked. It hasn't been very long... the inside may be fine...
Meg: *has reached the back of the closet so she doesn't notice Fang has finished. Suddenly a familiar aura comes and she freezes putting her last jacket in the suitcase. If its who she thinks it is she doesn't want Fang to know so she puts a smile on her face and spots the books* Oh, I better take those to Amelia... Be right back.
*she barely registers his response before she grabs the books before she heads back into the living room* Amelia, I had these in the room and--
*a knock sounds on the door, just as she was expecting* I'll get it.
*she goes an opens the door, a familiar dark haired boy stands in the doorway. His long hair is ruffles and he's wearing torn jeans and a grey T-shirt with a vest over the top. His chocolate eyes are focused on her as he leans on arm on the door frame*
???: Megara...you are one hard lady to find.
Meg: Adrien..*glancing over her shoulder at Amelia she pulls the door closer to her* I wasn't really aware that you were looking...in fact, I'm pretty sure you're exact words were you couldn't handle me or my gift.
--
Ben: *follows behind Onyx warily, but he can't help but smile when he gets its first glimpse of the inside. He looks down at the floors taking a few bouncing paces in.* The floors seem sturdy at least. Maybe just a refinishing needed...but...*looks around* The space could use some more opening up. Once I see which are load bearing walls I'll be able to say more on how much it can be opened up...
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
Hamlet: You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
Jaci: *Sighs and follows Hamlet, still silent*
Freddy: *Smiles* Wat i do?
André: *Distracted looking in another direction*
Skylar: Hmm... *looks through the ornaments and finds a small box of shatterproof ones with string to hang them instead of hooks* Why don't you put these on some of the branches? *smiles and wraps the last strand of lights on the tree*
Hamlet: *sighs and stands completely still for a moment, not sure if he should be angry or just sad* ...Jaci... are you Okay?
---
Orion: *smiles a little* Girls, go ahead downstairs with your mom, okay?
Stella: Yep, that sounds--
Hatsya: -- Good to --
Zeta: --me! *grins* We always finish each other's sentences!
*the three of them go downstairs with Alnitak and Alnilam*
Orion: *gingerly approaches André* Hey... would you like to come decorate the Christmas tree with us? *smiles gently*
Freddy: *Nods and takes one of the ornaments from the box*
Jaci: No. I'm tired. Everything's always about André. *A tear runs down her cheek* I just wish i'd get a break from him...
André: *Looks back at him* Decorate the Christmas tree? Are you sure you want me to...?
Skylar: *takes an ornament too and shows him how to hang it* Like this, see?
*Stella, Hatsya and Zeta walk in and put down Alnitak and Alnilam on the couch*
Alnitak: Hi Fweddy!
Stella: *goes over to the box and grabs some tinsel* This goes on next...
Hamlet: *with a frown he walks over to Jaci and hugs her* I'm sorry...
---
Orion: *He just grabs onto André's wrist and gives him a big smile* Of course I'm sure. Come on...! *heads downstairs, hardly giving André a choice*
Freddy: *Follows Skylar's example then turns to Alnitak* Hi!
Jaci: *Hesitates for a bit before hugging him back, then takes a deep breath* It's okay, *sigh* I'm okay... I've made it this far... I'll live.
Andre: I- *Being dragged by Orion* ... Sure
Aknitak: *grins at Freddy then looks at the ornaments* Shiny...
Hamlet: *lets go and tries to smile* Let's just concentrate on decorating...
Orion: *reaches the bottom of the stairs and lets André go, still smiling* Somehow I get the feeling you're not much of a Christmas fan...?
Freddy: *Hangs another ornament and smiles at Alnitak* Want help?
Jaci: *Wipes her tears away* Ok.
André: Not a holiday fan in general.
Alnitak: Yeah! *toddles over and grabs an ornament, then hangs it beside Freddy's*
Hamlet: *opens the decoration box and gets to work on the dining room tree*
Orion: *he meets André's gaze... his eyes are still a little red, its obvious he's been crying* But holidays are great. Take Christmas, for example... it's the season of love and kindness and giving to others... it's filled with happiness. I think that's just what you need right now.
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Meg: *eyes widen and a blush spreading her cheeks she crosses the apartment and tries to grab the book from Amelia* It's just...a book.
Why did I leave that on the shelf...?
--
Ben: Yep, that's me. Ben Bailey of Bailey Builds.
*crosses the clearing to stand beside Onyx looking at the cottage, despite his height he's still about 3 inches shorter* So...this is the place you're looking to renovate? It's got lots of character, though it's obviously in need of repairs...
Amelia: *laughs a little* Just a book, huh?
Fang: *visibly confused*
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Onyx: Yes. This is the place... it's for a friend of mine. I'd love to get it done as soon as possible. From what my wife told me... it's in need of an almost entire gut.
Meg: Yes. *snatches the book from Amelia hugging the book to her chest so the cover is no longer visible.* It's a book...with words and pages...
Anyway, if we want to get back tonight we really need to do more packing and less looking. I've got some boxes in my room...I'll go grab them.
*marches to a hallway to get bedroom and comes back with a couple empty boxes* All that's really left to pack is the books and my clothes. Most of the furniture is being donated, it's too expensive to ship. Though there's a desk in room I want keep. I already packed up my appliances and what little dishware I have before I left to go back to Windenburg and it's all in storage. I'd like to take my clothes back and maybe a few books but mostly I think it will just be a few things.
Amelia...think you can put the books away while I pack my clothes?
Please drop the topic of the book, Amelia...please...
--
Ben: Well, I'd like to preserve some of the integrity of the cottage, you don't find architecture like this everyday but anything that is dangerous will of course be taken out. I'll have to take a look at the structure to know for sure though. When did you want to get started?
Amelia: *nods* Alright. We may be able to get the desk in the car...? It depends on how big it is... we really should have gotten a truck... anyway, of course, I'll pack up your books. *grabs a box and starts nearly stacking the books inside*
Fang: Is there anything I can do...?
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Onyx: As soon as possible... maybe even today? At least with looking at the structure. I know tomorrow is Christmas Eve so... we won't get much done until after the holidays, but I want to get a start at least.
Meg: Um...I guess you can help me. *thinks* At least I can keep any embarrassing discoveries to myself.
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Ben: Sure, let's take a look. Once I get a good look and you tell me what you want, I can head over to city hall and using the original plans I can draw the plans. I could have them dropped off in the next couple days. I don't have any holiday plans so I can definitely get the initial plans done asap.
We will have wait start construction probably until the permits clear...I'd say that will have wait at least to the first of the year.
Fang: *smiles a little* Alright.
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Onyx: That seems fine to me. Thanks. *smiles at Ben and then approaches the cottage door*
Meg: *heads back into her bedroom, it is small with a small closet and just enough room for a beat up old dresser, a full sized bed with a purple comforter pushed against the wall and a nightstand on one side. A couple of herbology textbooks are stacked together on the nightstand. A red rolling suitcase is beside the bed. Leaning down she puts the suitcase on her bed* OK, um, you can start by pack the pants and leggings from the bottom drawer in here. I'm going to start parking what's left in the closet.
*heads over to the closet and pulls out another suitcase, starting to pull things off hangar and packing them away*
--
Ben: *follows Onyx up the steps. The structure seems sound at least. He frowns a little at the door which looks like it was severely damaged.* Looks like some squatters have done some damage. I hope it's not any worse inside...
Fang: *nods* Alright. *goes over to the dresser and starts packing everything from the bottom drawer, and once he's done with that he looks at the other drawers* Maybe I should pack whatever's in those too?
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Onyx: *puts his hand on the door and it swings right open* ...Last time I was here..
The door was fine and locked. It hasn't been very long... the inside may be fine...
Meg: *has reached the back of the closet so she doesn't notice Fang has finished. Suddenly a familiar aura comes and she freezes putting her last jacket in the suitcase. If its who she thinks it is she doesn't want Fang to know so she puts a smile on her face and spots the books* Oh, I better take those to Amelia... Be right back.
*she barely registers his response before she grabs the books before she heads back into the living room* Amelia, I had these in the room and--
*a knock sounds on the door, just as she was expecting* I'll get it.
*she goes an opens the door, a familiar dark haired boy stands in the doorway. His long hair is ruffles and he's wearing torn jeans and a grey T-shirt with a vest over the top. His chocolate eyes are focused on her as he leans on arm on the door frame*
???: Megara...you are one hard lady to find.
Meg: Adrien..*glancing over her shoulder at Amelia she pulls the door closer to her* I wasn't really aware that you were looking...in fact, I'm pretty sure you're exact words were you couldn't handle me or my gift.
--
Ben: *follows behind Onyx warily, but he can't help but smile when he gets its first glimpse of the inside. He looks down at the floors taking a few bouncing paces in.* The floors seem sturdy at least. Maybe just a refinishing needed...but...*looks around* The space could use some more opening up. Once I see which are load bearing walls I'll be able to say more on how much it can be opened up...
Amelia: *looks curiously at the man standing in the doorway and walks up behind Meg, smiling a little... But her smile fades as she hears Meg's last sentence and she says nothing*
Onyx: Yes, I agree. *looks around some more* It really is a nice house, isn't it? Just needs some TLC...
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
Hamlet: You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
Jaci: *Sighs and follows Hamlet, still silent*
Freddy: *Smiles* Wat i do?
André: *Distracted looking in another direction*
Skylar: Hmm... *looks through the ornaments and finds a small box of shatterproof ones with string to hang them instead of hooks* Why don't you put these on some of the branches? *smiles and wraps the last strand of lights on the tree*
Hamlet: *sighs and stands completely still for a moment, not sure if he should be angry or just sad* ...Jaci... are you Okay?
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Orion: *smiles a little* Girls, go ahead downstairs with your mom, okay?
Stella: Yep, that sounds--
Hatsya: -- Good to --
Zeta: --me! *grins* We always finish each other's sentences!
*the three of them go downstairs with Alnitak and Alnilam*
Orion: *gingerly approaches André* Hey... would you like to come decorate the Christmas tree with us? *smiles gently*
Freddy: *Nods and takes one of the ornaments from the box*
Jaci: No. I'm tired. Everything's always about André. *A tear runs down her cheek* I just wish i'd get a break from him...
André: *Looks back at him* Decorate the Christmas tree? Are you sure you want me to...?
Skylar: *takes an ornament too and shows him how to hang it* Like this, see?
*Stella, Hatsya and Zeta walk in and put down Alnitak and Alnilam on the couch*
Alnitak: Hi Fweddy!
Stella: *goes over to the box and grabs some tinsel* This goes on next...
Hamlet: *with a frown he walks over to Jaci and hugs her* I'm sorry...
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Orion: *He just grabs onto André's wrist and gives him a big smile* Of course I'm sure. Come on...! *heads downstairs, hardly giving André a choice*
Freddy: *Follows Skylar's example then turns to Alnitak* Hi!
Jaci: *Hesitates for a bit before hugging him back, then takes a deep breath* It's okay, *sigh* I'm okay... I've made it this far... I'll live.
Andre: I- *Being dragged by Orion* ... Sure
Aknitak: *grins at Freddy then looks at the ornaments* Shiny...
Hamlet: *lets go and tries to smile* Let's just concentrate on decorating...
Orion: *reaches the bottom of the stairs and lets André go, still smiling* Somehow I get the feeling you're not much of a Christmas fan...?
Freddy: *Hangs another ornament and smiles at Alnitak* Want help?
Jaci: *Wipes her tears away* Ok.
André: Not a holiday fan in general.
Alnitak: Yeah! *toddles over and grabs an ornament, then hangs it beside Freddy's*
Hamlet: *opens the decoration box and gets to work on the dining room tree*
Orion: *he meets André's gaze... his eyes are still a little red, its obvious he's been crying* But holidays are great. Take Christmas, for example... it's the season of love and kindness and giving to others... it's filled with happiness. I think that's just what you need right now.
Freddy: Beutful! *Grins*
Jaci: *Starts working on the tree as well, moving her hair to one of her shoulders so it isn't in her face. She's concentrating on decorating to get her mind off André. And it seems to be working.*
André: *Frowns when Orion meets his gaze* ... Maybe i do...
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Jaci: *Goes quiet at the mention of André*
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Meg: Yes. *snatches the book from Amelia hugging the book to her chest so the cover is no longer visible.* It's a book...with words and pages...
Anyway, if we want to get back tonight we really need to do more packing and less looking. I've got some boxes in my room...I'll go grab them.
*marches to a hallway to get bedroom and comes back with a couple empty boxes* All that's really left to pack is the books and my clothes. Most of the furniture is being donated, it's too expensive to ship. Though there's a desk in room I want keep. I already packed up my appliances and what little dishware I have before I left to go back to Windenburg and it's all in storage. I'd like to take my clothes back and maybe a few books but mostly I think it will just be a few things.
Amelia...think you can put the books away while I pack my clothes?
Please drop the topic of the book, Amelia...please...
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Ben: Well, I'd like to preserve some of the integrity of the cottage, you don't find architecture like this everyday but anything that is dangerous will of course be taken out. I'll have to take a look at the structure to know for sure though. When did you want to get started?
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Orion: Hamlet, I'm trying to help him-
Hamlet: He can't BE helped! *slams a box of ornaments he's holding down onto the floor, cringing when he realizes they were glass and shattered* Kiera's opinion of you is right... you're just... just a dumb alien! You'll see! He's going to stab us all in the back and you'll be the first to die! A-And you know what? You'll deserve it!
Orion: *falls silent and looks down at the ground, his hands tangled in the branches of the tree he was straightening*
Skylar: *stares angrily at Hamlet, It's everything she can do to bite her tongue*
Orion: *without a word he turns and goes upstairs, sniffling*
Skylar: Orion...! Sweetheart, wait...
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Amelia: *nods* Alright. We may be able to get the desk in the car...? It depends on how big it is... we really should have gotten a truck... anyway, of course, I'll pack up your books. *grabs a box and starts nearly stacking the books inside*
Fang: Is there anything I can do...?
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Onyx: As soon as possible... maybe even today? At least with looking at the structure. I know tomorrow is Christmas Eve so... we won't get much done until after the holidays, but I want to get a start at least.
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Meg: Um...I guess you can help me. *thinks* At least I can keep any embarrassing discoveries to myself.
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Ben: Sure, let's take a look. Once I get a good look and you tell me what you want, I can head over to city hall and using the original plans I can draw the plans. I could have them dropped off in the next couple days. I don't have any holiday plans so I can definitely get the initial plans done asap.
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Skylar: You're awful. *looks away from Hamlet and goes after Orion, following him into their bedroom and her heart sinking when she sees him crying into the pillow* ...Orion...
Orion: *he replies quietly* Maybe they're right... maybe I'm just going to mess everything up and cause a big mess...
Skylar: *she walks over and sits by him on the bed, reaching down to stroke his hair* You made the decision you knew was right in your heart. I don't care what Hamlet says, I know you only have the best intentions and if André takes advantage of those... that's his fault, not yours. *with a sigh she lays down facing him and wraps her arms around him* Come here...
Orion: *clings into her and whimpers a little, trying to stop the tears* Do you really think I'm doing the right thing?
Skylar: I know you're doing the right thing, sweetie. Now... let's go back downstairs and work on those decorations together?
Orion: *nods and tries to smile a little*
*they go back downstairs, Orion holding tightly onto Skylar's hand and they notice... Hamlet is gone*
Skylar: *doesn't worry much about it and walks over to the tree, beginning to string the lights*
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Fang: *smiles a little* Alright.
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Onyx: That seems fine to me. Thanks. *smiles at Ben and then approaches the cottage door*
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Meg: *heads back into her bedroom, it is small with a small closet and just enough room for a beat up old dresser, a full sized bed with a purple comforter pushed against the wall and a nightstand on one side. A couple of herbology textbooks are stacked together on the nightstand. A red rolling suitcase is beside the bed. Leaning down she puts the suitcase on her bed* OK, um, you can start by pack the pants and leggings from the bottom drawer in here. I'm going to start parking what's left in the closet.
*heads over to the closet and pulls out another suitcase, starting to pull things off hangar and packing them away*
--
Ben: *follows Onyx up the steps. The structure seems sound at least. He frowns a little at the door which looks like it was severely damaged.* Looks like some squatters have done some damage. I hope it's not any worse inside...
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Fang: *nods* Alright. *goes over to the dresser and starts packing everything from the bottom drawer, and once he's done with that he looks at the other drawers* Maybe I should pack whatever's in those too?
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Onyx: *puts his hand on the door and it swings right open* ...Last time I was here..
The door was fine and locked. It hasn't been very long... the inside may be fine...
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Jaci: *Looking down quietly* Why is everything about André? I thought i was freee from him..
Freddy: *Walks up to Skylar* I help!
I feel the hearts beating
Hamlet: *emergss from the kitchen* You know what? *picks up another smaller tree and a box of decorations* I don't want to decorate with you. Jaci, let's go to the dining room and put this one up. *angrily walks through the kitchen*
Skylar: You want to help? *grins* Okay!
Orion: ...Give me one second. I'm going to go upstairs and get the kids... they can help us decorate. *smiles at Skylar then goes upstairs. A few minutes later he's on his way down followed by Stella, Hatsya and Zeta who are carrying the toddlers. Before he gets to the stairs he pauses and glances around, hoping to see André somewhere...*
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Jaci: *Sighs and follows Hamlet, still silent*
Freddy: *Smiles* Wat i do?
André: *Distracted looking in another direction*
I feel the hearts beating
Skylar: Hmm... *looks through the ornaments and finds a small box of shatterproof ones with string to hang them instead of hooks* Why don't you put these on some of the branches? *smiles and wraps the last strand of lights on the tree*
Hamlet: *sighs and stands completely still for a moment, not sure if he should be angry or just sad* ...Jaci... are you Okay?
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Orion: *smiles a little* Girls, go ahead downstairs with your mom, okay?
Stella: Yep, that sounds--
Hatsya: -- Good to --
Zeta: --me! *grins* We always finish each other's sentences!
*the three of them go downstairs with Alnitak and Alnilam*
Orion: *gingerly approaches André* Hey... would you like to come decorate the Christmas tree with us? *smiles gently*
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Freddy: *Nods and takes one of the ornaments from the box*
Jaci: No. I'm tired. Everything's always about André. *A tear runs down her cheek* I just wish i'd get a break from him...
André: *Looks back at him* Decorate the Christmas tree? Are you sure you want me to...?
I feel the hearts beating
Skylar: *takes an ornament too and shows him how to hang it* Like this, see?
*Stella, Hatsya and Zeta walk in and put down Alnitak and Alnilam on the couch*
Alnitak: Hi Fweddy!
Stella: *goes over to the box and grabs some tinsel* This goes on next...
Hamlet: *with a frown he walks over to Jaci and hugs her* I'm sorry...
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Orion: *He just grabs onto André's wrist and gives him a big smile* Of course I'm sure. Come on...! *heads downstairs, hardly giving André a choice*
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Freddy: *Follows Skylar's example then turns to Alnitak* Hi!
Jaci: *Hesitates for a bit before hugging him back, then takes a deep breath* It's okay, *sigh* I'm okay... I've made it this far... I'll live.
Andre: I- *Being dragged by Orion* ... Sure
I feel the hearts beating
Aknitak: *grins at Freddy then looks at the ornaments* Shiny...
Hamlet: *lets go and tries to smile* Let's just concentrate on decorating...
Orion: *reaches the bottom of the stairs and lets André go, still smiling* Somehow I get the feeling you're not much of a Christmas fan...?
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Freddy: *Hangs another ornament and smiles at Alnitak* Want help?
Jaci: *Wipes her tears away* Ok.
André: Not a holiday fan in general.
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Izabella: *wanders mindlessly into the living room*
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Meg: *has reached the back of the closet so she doesn't notice Fang has finished. Suddenly a familiar aura comes and she freezes putting her last jacket in the suitcase. If its who she thinks it is she doesn't want Fang to know so she puts a smile on her face and spots the books* Oh, I better take those to Amelia... Be right back.
*she barely registers his response before she grabs the books before she heads back into the living room* Amelia, I had these in the room and--
*a knock sounds on the door, just as she was expecting* I'll get it.
*she goes an opens the door, a familiar dark haired boy stands in the doorway. His long hair is ruffles and he's wearing torn jeans and a grey T-shirt with a vest over the top. His chocolate eyes are focused on her as he leans on arm on the door frame*
???: Megara...you are one hard lady to find.
Meg: Adrien..*glancing over her shoulder at Amelia she pulls the door closer to her* I wasn't really aware that you were looking...in fact, I'm pretty sure you're exact words were you couldn't handle me or my gift.
--
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Alnitak: Yeah! *toddles over and grabs an ornament, then hangs it beside Freddy's*
Hamlet: *opens the decoration box and gets to work on the dining room tree*
Orion: *he meets André's gaze... his eyes are still a little red, its obvious he's been crying* But holidays are great. Take Christmas, for example... it's the season of love and kindness and giving to others... it's filled with happiness. I think that's just what you need right now.
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Skylar: *sees Izabella* Oh, hello. *smiles* I don't believe we've met?
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Amelia: *looks curiously at the man standing in the doorway and walks up behind Meg, smiling a little... But her smile fades as she hears Meg's last sentence and she says nothing*
Onyx: Yes, I agree. *looks around some more* It really is a nice house, isn't it? Just needs some TLC...
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Freddy: Beutful! *Grins*
Jaci: *Starts working on the tree as well, moving her hair to one of her shoulders so it isn't in her face. She's concentrating on decorating to get her mind off André. And it seems to be working.*
André: *Frowns when Orion meets his gaze* ... Maybe i do...
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