Forgotten Valley [Greece]

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Andrew smiled kindly at the exchange between them too, chuckling a little when Praxis poked her. He then smiled again at the question's repetition, in different order. "More than anything in the entire world and beyond, Dreama," he told her, waving his hand across the air in a large slow motion as he spoke. "What about you?" he asked her. Do you love Mama Princess?" He grinned down gently at her, his fangs showing again.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:47 pm

Dreama giggled and clapped her hands at his answer, her eyes having been watching his movement. He still clung to his neck but she was standing on Praxis' leg. When the question was turned to her she started jumping up and down and threw her hands up. "Yes yes!" She said before falling onto Andrew's lap. The jolt that hit Praxis woke up the boy sleeping on her hip and he started to whine. When his eyes opened he pouted and looked up at Praxis before climbing onto her lap and laying his head on her chest, getting comfy again. He soon fell back to sleep to Dreama's soft giggling as she whispered an apology for waking him up.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:21 pm

Andrew smiled at the girl, then to Praxis. He missed her more than anything, but he couldn't help understanding why she liked it here. He didn't want to keep her from it, but he hoped she'd be as happy with him as she seemed with them. "Praxis, love, I want to ask you something... tonight," he finished when she looked ready to answer his question. He wanted her to attend the school ball, whether or not she chose to return for classes and such. He wanted to bring her, and he would do whatever he had to to convince her as he smiled down at her. Seeing how she was with children made him smile softly as he thought about her... uh, needing time. She had said she was likely to get pregnant around that time... truth be told Andrew sort of hoped so, he would love to have a child spawned from the two of them. He grinned now, wondering what exactly the children would be...

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:31 pm

"Alright." She said with a slightly confused smile as she glanced up at him. She was about to say something when all of a sudden her wings shot open and wrapped around them--Andrew, Dreama and the boy on her lap-- crossing at the tips a few yards away. Seconds later a young girl, who seemed to have hit her wing, hit Praxis's feathers and slid to the ground safely. Penelope rushed over to help the child, calling thanks to Praxis before taking her to the corner to heal her. As soon as she was sure everything was alright Praxis let her wings fold behind herself again.m She didn't know how she realized the girl was getting hurt, nor did she notice how the kids loved her. She simply liked being around them and hated seeing them hurt. Something in her just made her very aware when they were around.
The young boy on her lap yawned softly before he started rubbing his eyes. He never woke up, however, and soon his hand laid against Praxis' bosom as he slept soundly again. Dreama was playing with Andrew's hair and poking at his fangs carefully. "Papa Lord should come fly with us..."

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:42 pm

"Careful," he muttered when she reached for his fang. However he chuckled at the young girl. "Can I tell you a secret?" he said. When she allowed him, he leaned close and whispered, as if it were a big secret, "I can't fly..." He pulled back and nodded at her, turning to show her no wings. "But I would love to fly with you some day," he said to the girl. He knew Praxis could carry him or Nyssa. And if it were necessary, Andrew would look into purchasing a flying pet. Not a problem. He then leaned close and kissed Praxis cheek. "You're going to make a wonderful mother," he told her gently in her ear, a secret between them as he stood straight again, smiling at everyhting.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:52 pm

Praxis took the kiss and his whisper with a smile before she looked up at him again. "You know, I'm sure Desdemona packed you a broom. It would be with Nyssa if she did but you could always summon it." she suggested, seeing that smile on his face. Dreama gave her a puzzled look and she chuckled. The sound drew Dreama to jump from one seat to the next until she was next to Praxis and had her arms around the young woman's neck.
"Momma Princess make Papa Lord fly with us pleeease. Dreama looked up at Andrew with big, sad pools of hazel before giving Praxis the same look. Praxis chuckled and kissed the girl's cheek, wrapping her arm around the small creature and hugging her a bit.
"I don't think I can make him do anything Dreama...but if he doesn't want to fly right now maybe he'll fly with us after the feast." Speaking of which she noticed how dim the light in the tunnel was getting. They'd have to leave soon but Praxis decided she'd just have Penelope bring all the children with her.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:08 pm

Andrew smiled gently down at Dreama. If it were his choice, he'd take the girl back home with them and father her himself .She was not only cute, she was so accepting of him, something he found was hard to come by. "You really want to see how I fly?" he asked her, his eyes now gleaming in a way they hadn't since long before Praxis' leaving. He pulled out his wand. "Accio Broomw," he said and he held his hand out. A nice, blackwood broom with two silver cuffs and deep grey bristles zoomed to him. He caught it and smiled at Dream's, alone with the other children's gasps and confusion. "Let's fly then," he said with a bright smile.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:16 pm

Praxis chuckled at the children's gasps and mumbled confusion. Even Penelope had wandered over to see the odd comptration. The sound of the broom's arival had awoken the young boy on Praxis' lap, who lept up into the air with his brown wings when he saw everyone gathered around. Moving to hide behind Praxis' wings, the young boy watched as well.
"Yay! But..w-whats that?" Dreama asked as she pointed to the broom. Her eyes were wide again and her small fingers stretched out to touch it just as fearful as she had been with him earlier.

"That's how he flies...how about we all fly back to the Palace for the feast and afterwards we can play until your parents steal you from us again?" The children all started shouting and cheering at the proposition as they leaped into the air and started to fly out of the tunnel. The young girl that had fallen stayed with Penelope. "Will you be okay walking or would you like me to carry you? You can't fly because of the pregnancy correct?"

"Yes Lady Princess but I'll be fine. A few can't fly either so we'll walk up to the Palace and be there in time for the feast, don't worry. Go have fun with the children." Penelope shooed her from the cave and, walking with Andrew outside, Praxis willingly left. Once outside she opened her wings again and took off into the air, flying after the kids who shouted for her to do tricks before turning to watch Andrew take off.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:06 pm

Andrew stayed behind a moment, letting Praxis go on ahead. He turned to the woman finally and said, "Thank you," before bowing his head even to her. He didn't elaborate, but he left quickly to catch up. Once outside he saw where they had all gone. seeing all the children watching him Andrew mounted his broom and pushed off hard, flying to them in a flash. "See, not much slower than you," he said, poking a gentle finger against Dreama's nose. "What do you think?" he asked, twirling in the air, his broom handle having been pulled straight up as he did so, and leveling out again when he stopped. "How about a race?" he suggested to the small girl. "We'll all race," He gave praxis a small smile. he knew he would loose, but something about loosing to the children made him smile anyway, even though they hadn't even gone yet.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:12 pm

Dreama giggled and clapped her hands as her wings fluttered behind her. The other children circled around, shocked by his speed on the frail looking item. "Oki! But but Papa Lord has to start first cuz he's slow!" All the children giggled and agreed as they lined up like this was an every day thing. It was decided that at the closing of Praxis' wings the race would begin. She gave Andrew a small smile, motioning for him to start. Seconds later her large wings beat down, sending her shooting into the air and disappearing in the clouds. The race started and the children were off, Dreama always somewhere in the middle or the end since she had smaller wings. Praxis was already at the palace and was the finish line when they came into view of the building.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:22 pm

Andrew chuckled at her name for him again but flew off at Praxis' signal Within no time the children had caught up to him, the boy that had been sleeping in Praxis lap close to the lead. Andrew was somewhere near the end, but he watched the boy that clung to his bride to be's waist minutes earlier had won the race. Andrew crossed the imaginary line with Dreama, just about neck and neck. "Congratulations!" he said loudly to all the children as they swarmed him, some boating, some cheering, and some just admiring. He flew over to Praxis though, leaning forward to kiss her lips swiftly, quickly, and gently.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:36 pm

Praxis watched them all fly around, cheering and playing with each other. Andrew had a line of the children following him, most with fatherly admiration in their eyes as if he were their father and they looked up at him. When he kissed her the children had different responses. The young boys ewwed while the girls giggled, but Praxis just smiled and kissed him back. When they pulled away she stuck her tongue out at the children. "Come on you lot, lets get inside before you all get me in trouble!" The children giggled and flew to her, some of them grabbing her wings to float in with her, others just circling both Praxis and Andrew. A few moments later they started for the palace and entered the dinning room. Everything was beautifully decorated and the people of the village were all standing, awaiting orders on where to sit and when to as well. Praxis moved to the center of the table, a spot for Andrew beside them, and the children sat around the two. The young boy that had been sleeping on Praxis sat beside Andrew, gazing up at him with dreamy eyes, while Dreama sat beside Praxis. Praxis opened her wings and slowly folded them behind her, signaling the feast to begin. Elaborate meals were brought out and placed along the table as everyone, high class and low class, children and adult, young and old, all ate together merrily. Praxis, however, only picked at the food, eating a few pieces of fruit -like grapes and peaches- but otherwise shied away from the food.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:59 pm

Andrew went in with them and sat beside his gorgeous fiance and their Princess. His gaze circled the room, but rested on the young boy. Andrew was curious as to why the boy was looking up at him the way he did, but he gently reached out down to him, gently squeezing the childs' shoulder, a comforting gesture. He gave the boy a fatherly smile before his attention moved up to Praxis. As the feast began he just watched everyone eat for a while. Eventually, Praxis knowing him too well, placing peaches right in front of him, he pulled some of the juicy fruit onto his plat. She bit into a piece and noticed the boys repeated glances. "Do you like peaches?" he asked, holding a piece out to the young boy with a gentle smile.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:07 pm

Praxis watched Andrew and the young boy with a smile. She looked back at her plate and felt sick however. This was truly getting annoying. She knew she was hungry but the moment food was set in front of her she'd rather be dead than eat a bite. What little she did eat she had to force down and it was getting increasingly harder to do. She was about to think of some way to eat this time when her attention was stolen by Dreama. The young girl was telling another about Andrew, walking about his odd flying habits. Her ears started to pick up the conversations all around and her eyes scanned the faces. They stopped when she saw Orestes sitting across from her. He bowed her head when their eyes met but otherwise remained silent. She knew half the females around were talking about her eating habits, knowing more about why she wasn't eating than she did. She hated that.

At the same time the young boy next to Andrew had reached out and taken the fruit slice. He was eating it, a rather slow eater, and watching Andrew still. The young boy wasn't trying to be strange but was truly interested in Andrew.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Fri Oct 01, 2010 5:28 pm

Andrew felt a little awkward being stared at while he ate, and not just by the boy... Many others were staring at him, but Andrew [as paniced as he was inside] acted as if it were all fine and dandy with him. He bit into another slice, sucking the juice from it silently before munching on the skin. He finally glanced down at the boy again as he buttered a roll. "What's your name?" he asked quietly, ripping the buttered roll in half and handing one half to the boy.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Fri Oct 01, 2010 5:58 pm

The boy only ate when Andrew handed him something, seeming to think the rest wasn't offered to him. But whatever was handed his way he gladly took and ate as if never fed before. When Andrew asked his question the boy wiped his face on his arm and opened his mouth. A soft squeak came out and nothing more. He tried again. The same response. This happened over and over until finally the boy looked down, seemingly ashamed. Praxis, who noticed this soon after, smiled at the boy before whispering to Andrew. "That's Cyrus, he's mute." The young boy looked up with his dreamy eyes again and nodded as if to confer Praxis' comment. A few minutes later he started eating the piece of bread given to him again. Praxis gave the young boy another smile before she looked down at Dreama. The young girl was drinking grape juice and smiled up at Praxis, spilling a few drops. The two chuckled slightly before Praxis' gaze returned to Andrew.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:14 am

Andrew watched the boy struggle until Praxis answered his question. Finally he smiled gently down at the boy. He then watched his soon to be bride return her attention to Dreama before he looked down. ~~I'm Andrew~~ he signed out with his hand, smiling at the boy. Yes, Andrew knew sign language, and quite well. he had a deaf aunt in his family, one that treated him a little better than his father had. Andrew sat, eating few things and slowly. Everything he ate, he would rip some off and hand it to the boy. To Andrew, they seemed to like the same things and they both seemed to eat slowly. Andrew glanced over and noticed Praxis' plate was nearly full still. "Not hungry?" he asked her. He remembered what she'd said about her needing time, but he still worried a little and he knew it was evident in his eyes. he didn't bother hiding it here, he wanted everyone to trust him here and so he tried to hide very little if anything at all. "What do you like to drink?" he asked Cyrus, gesturing to the drinks around them in pitchers. When he got an answer he reached out for the empty goblet in front of him and the drink he wanted. He poured Cyrus some and handed him the cup wit ha smile. He did not pour himself anything to drink, disliking most normal drinks. He looked around the room, curious to know when they would start asking him questions of all sorts... He hoped maybe if he was lucky he wouldn't have to answer many at all.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:35 am

Praxis watched the exchanged between Cyrus and Andrew, smiling all the while at the Andrew's treatment of the child. She wanted to laugh outright when she thought of how he believed he couldn't love a child yet here he was at home with the children around him. Cyrus' face lit up when Andrew began signing, making a small smile cross his lips-which were tinted blue. He returned the favor and his fingers began to move fluently. ~~I'm Cyrus, Dreama is my sister. Thank you.~~ He didn't explain the last part, feeling it didn't need to be. The man had shown him kindness, something only Praxis and Penelope had since the death of his parents. Dreama was now watching as well and she would hide short waves at her brother as if the two weren't allowed to speak to one another. He, not caring of the onlookers, would wave boldly back.

"Not really but it's fine." She assured her soon to be husband, smiling at him and his question. She knew he was worried, and she was glad he cared, but she just couldn't bring herself to eat at the moment. Only the sweetest of fruits would stay down and even that would make her stomach turn. Just to try and quench his worry Praxis picked up a few grapes and popped them into her mouth. Cryus, by now, was answering Andrew question with a simple sign of: ~~water~~ so simple and quickly done that it might raise the question if he ever had anything else to drink. As he took the goblet and brought it to his lips the sound of a chime echoed and Orestes stood from before his Princess and his-whether he liked it or not-new Lord.

"Welcome all our family to this feast in honor of the great's return! She has blessed us together and we must bless her as well." A chorus of words in their native tongue rang the halls, even echoed from the children--that could speak. "Now not only must we bless our lady Princess but honor the new Lord among us." He said these words as if his hate for Andrew was never there, looking into those burning eyes-however- it was clear to see his feelings were unchanged. "Rise, young Lord, and tell us of your life and your adventures that claim you worthy of our Princess. Let us judge you as we have her and let you join our family through the truth spilt on your tongue! Tell no lie, for we will know!" And with that the top feathers of everyone around stood on their heads and faces turned to Andrew as silence--no sound of eating nor drinking other than Cyrus beside him-- rang through the room. Orestes sat, smirking slightly, and raised his own top feathers, two of them, as he watched and listened closely.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:24 pm

Andrew froze where he was for a moment, only his eyes traveling to look at Orestes as he spoke. He gulped slightly, afraid they were going to hate him for what he was. Oh well, he thought. No lies. He gave Praxis a look of pure love, nothing else, and he stood to look around. His appearance said he felt no fear, but for the second time now [the first being when she "died"] in his life, Andrew was a little frightened. "Well..." he started, his hand rubbing the back of his neck nervously. "I've known your princess my entire life. I fought to be by her side for many years, before i ever knew of her true form." He looked around as he spoke. Praxis was about to hear a little bit of the truth of his life, and he was about to share it with her entire race to earn his place by her side. "I endured many nights of beatings, torture, starvation... all to see your princess once again. I've been against werewolves and wizards, monsters for her..." He paused for a moment, his eyes falling on her. He then continued looking around, more words just spilling out. "I am a vampire. I'm killer-bred; a danger to all those I detest, they say... But even as I am, I'd sooner let myself die than let any harm come to her." He thought for a moment, swallowing as he did so. "My heart is yours to judge, but know this, I'll fight you for her if I must..." At this he grinned a little, showing he was being a bit playful. However, inside he was honest, Andrew would have fought to his death right then and there if it were the only way he could have her. He sat back down. If they had questions for him he would answer, but he had no more to say. Andrew always was short with his words. He leaned over and kissed Praxis' cheek, smiling down at the two children. He thought them positively adorable and they made his heart melt where he sat. The admiration Cyrus had for Andrew gave Andrew a reason to smile when he looked down at him. He pulled over another peach slice, handing it to Cyrus before he picked one up for himself to bite.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:38 pm

Orestes wasn't happy with his words or his story. It was short, something the others wouldn't be fond of and would definitely ask more of him, but it was also said in a way that would appeal to the war in the hearts of Praxis' people. If Andrew won their favor he had no chance to defeat him without killing him. In truth, he was ready to do just that. He decided if he would have to destroy Andrew it would have to be done in the next week because soon Desdemona would be appearing to take the pair home safely and he would have no chance with her around. His eyes narrowed as one by one the creatures around him stood and let out dark sounds echoing their throats. He was accepted.

Praxis smiled, accepting his kiss and moving to kiss his cheek just as he slipped a peach between his lips. Cyrus was sitting a bit closer to him now, feeling close to him now, and Dreama was sitting on Praxis' lap. The others of her kind were letting out their song and even the children joined in too. She smiled and chuckled at the confused look on his face before leaning forward and pressing her lips to his. The race began to cheer and even the children giggled slightly. From then on the dinner consisted of people walking over to Andrew and asking him questions about his family, where he came from, what being a vampire was like, and even so much as what he loved about Praxis. Some of the children asked if he was going to stay and play with them. They even offered to teach him how to fly faster.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:57 pm

Andrew answered many questions that night, but he did so to his best. "I don't have a family," he told them. While Praxis' attention was turned, he told them "My parent's are dead... I haven't told her yet, it was recent." he told the woman who had asked him about his parents. He spoke quietly to her, his eyes pleading her not to say anything. he wanted to tell her, he wanted to tell her tonight and he knew she'd be upset but there was nothing they could do about it but move on. He then answered a child's question about his vampire status.

"It's a pain," he'd told the young boy. "It's a cure and it's a blessing all at the same time." He was sure they could understand him, being what they were as well. He'd told them he hailed from Transylvania, which was the truth. he also told them he had never truly had a home, not until now. That may have not been completely true, but it was what Andrew believed. He abandoned the "home" he's been in as soon as his father had taken his last breath, sending the house elves to Desdemona's until he'd found a place for them. And now their place was in their new home, the only home Andrew had ever truly known other than Desdemona's.

When the question came of what exactly he loved about Praxis Andrew took a deep sigh, his eyes seeming to glaze over as if he had entered a bliss all his own. "Aside from her great beauty, both as her true self and in human form, Praxis has always been the one to stand beside me. I've made stupid mistakes all my life, but... without Praxis I would have made worse decisions by far. She's kept me in line, she's been my best friend for years." He then proceeded to tell everyone and her that he loved her eyes, her feathers, her wings, her hair, and everything else about her. He doted on her magical abilities and talked about her the most. It was a wonder Andrew knew so much about her but he did, and he made it known how well he truly did know her. Sure they had speaking without words between them all and feeling each other... but he had experience with her and memories... a few of which he even shared with them.

As for the children, he promised them he'd see them all again before leaving.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Sun Oct 03, 2010 3:11 pm

No one noticed that Orestes had slipped out of the room long before the others started to dwindle. He had gone to plan the death of the new young lord. In the mean time children and adults alike were enthralled by Andrew's stories. They loved learning about him but more so they loved learning about how his love burned for her. She was sitting there beside him the whole time and was in awe at what he remembered. She thought for sure at least half of those things would have been lost in his memories by now but it wasn't so and that was....oh it was a wonderful thing to learn. More than one she couldn't help but lean over to him and press her lips to his cheek, lingering near the corner of his lips as if wanting to kiss him but knowing better than to do so at the moment.

By the time night finally took a burning hold on the mountains most everyone was gone. Those that lingered said there goodbyes until the only ones left were the servants and the two children closet to Andrew and Praxis. Cyrus stood beside his sister, being only about a year older he wasn't much taler, and the pair smiled up at Andrew. "Papa Lord should stay with us! Don't go please please!" Dreama begged. Cyrus' eyes shined with the same plea and the two glanced up at him as if begging him not to return to england. Praxis hugged both the children, kissed their foreheads, and summoned a servant to give them lodging in the palace. After they were sent to bed she and Andrew returned to their lodgings and she pulled her wings back into her body again. Falling on the bed in a tired heap, she smiled at him.

"I told you they'd like you love..." She whispered softly, her fingers lingering against his cold cheek. She wanted to be so close to him in that moment, nothing bad-though she wouldn't fight it- nor to far, she just wanted to be as close to him as possible. The fact that her people accepted him warmed her heart. In truth she didn't care what they said, she would be with him either way, but it made things seem so much better. And, truthfully, it made her less worried about having a family with him since they both seemed to be able to handle it and love a family together already.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Sun Oct 03, 2010 3:34 pm

Just before the children were sent to bed Andrew had recieved a hug from each of them. His eyes smiled long after they'd gone but a new shine took hold of them as he plopped on the bed beside the woman in his dreams. "I love you," he told her, finally giving her what they both wanted so badly. He snuggled close to her, wrapping his arms around her protectively, and he kissed her gently. "This is going to be an interesting week..." he said to her, his fingers running through her hair. he was referring to his showing of his feelings, though whether she knew that he was unsure. He hoped she knew when they went back he would be as stone cold as he had been before they came, but while they were here he would not hide the way he felt. He knew better, that was no way to start off with someone you want to trust you.

~~Time Skip~~

Andrew lay with Praxis, his arms around her like always, in the bed they'd been sleeping in the past few weeks. They had yet to get their outfits for the ball that was... tonight, and yet Andrew was not worried. He'd signed her in as Delilah though she would make many heads turn when they entered. And when the gang, the new gang he'd been forced to hang around, saw her ring they'd positively go insane. Word had to have gotten around school right now and Andrew imagined the twins would want to kill him by now, the word of his engagement ringing through the school. he knew Micajah wouldn't hide it, though Andrew was sure he wouldn't say who it was, Cage was good about leaving Andrew to his business. He thought about them, the gang. Rose Weasley, the little 'princess' of the group, Lysander, whom he almost had convinced to join them, Lorcan, whom you die if he didn't, Scorpius, the royal pain, and Iris, the Veela. He thought briefly of them all, he was forced to hang around them, though his demeanor couldn't be handled if Lysander, or Rose weren't there. He shook loose thoughts of them, they'd see it was her and their hatred would disappear yet again.He looked down, Praxis was still sleeping, or at least it seemed that way.

"Wake up, love," he said to her. Desdamona would be there soon and he wanted to give proper goodbyes to the children before they left. In truth Andrew didn't want to leave Cyrus and Dreama... no, he wanted to take them with him, house them up in their home and raise them as their own. Andrew had made a bond with Cyrus unlike any he'd ever made with another living thing, though it was similar to how he'd bonded with Lynk so long ago... Andrew remembered Lynk, remembered the puppy that grew, the brave best friend he'd made, well more like a child to Andrew. He'd watched his father tear the dog apart and Andrew tried again to shake loose his thoughts. It seemed his thoughts led to bad things often, but he still felt close with the children. "Love." Andrew said again, shaking her slightly. When she opened her eyes he planted a kiss on her lips. "C'mon. Dezzi'll be here soon enough and I want to say goodbye..." He didn't say to who, but his lowering eyes and sad look told enough.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Sun Oct 03, 2010 3:45 pm

Praxis didn't want to wake up, she wanted to lay there in the perfection that was her lovers arms forever and forget about going back to England. She was happy here. Not because she was around her own kind but because of the children and Andrew. It made her feel happier than she ever had before and she didn't want to leave when they were what told her she could survive with having a family of her own. When he shook her, however, she did open her eyes and look up at him. "Love..." She whispered as her fingers went to the side of his face to stroke the cold skin. She was about to say something else when the door was forced open, against opposing servants, and two little bodies flew in. They tackled Praxis and Andrew, clinging to them. It was Dreama and Cyrus, both looking near tears. Seconds later Dreama was crying and Cyrus had his face hidden against Praxis's bosom.

"Don't leave don't dont go please!" Dreama cried as she clung to Andrew. Neither of the children would let go as the clung so tightly it was believed they would hold on to the ends of the earth and back. Praxis, who was by now holding Cyrus in the mothering way she had picked up during the last week without noticing, tried to sooth the two children but it had little effect. They were to stubborn.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Sun Oct 03, 2010 3:52 pm

Andrew was near tears himself as he held the crying girl close. "Shhh... Dreama, darling... Little Princess, calm down please..." he begged her, stroking her hair gently, in a fatherly way. He had been calling her his little Princess since sometime in their first week, and Cyrus had become the little Prince. "Dreama, the most I can do is take you with me..." he said, his eyes only on the little girl's at first. They shifted to Cyrus who had looked up, then to Praxis. He would, if it was what the children wanted... if not he'd promise them he'd be back to see them. "the choice is yours, Princess," he said to Dreama, who was rested on his hip in his arm.

Subject: Re: Forgotten Valley [Greece] Sun Oct 03, 2010 3:58 pm

Praxis was frowning, her eyes watery pools like Delilah petals, and her arms were wrapped around the young boy that clung to her. Cyrus started to nod but then looked at Praxis then Andrew. He nodded again, clinging to her and making a sign with his fingers against the skin over her head. ~~Mother~~ the sign was and it made Praxis' eyes widen slightly. She had to blink to keep the tears that weren't coming in before looking at Andrew again. Dreama was nodding against his neck, muttering over and over again about how she wanted to go with them.

"This is all very sweet but how do you think they will fair in changing temperatures?" Desdemona said as she slipped in silently. She had a fur lined trench coat on over a blue corset and black pants. "Also, who's going to be watching them while your in school? Or is Praxis staying out and taking care of them herself?" She looked over Andrew and Praxis as if the two were new creatures to her. What was going on with them, even daring to think of children? Oh now did she ever have questions for them.

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