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 Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 9:12 pm
When Amanda had first moved to Nirvani the house had ben modest sized, over the past two years though she had it knocked down and rebuilt so it was much larger. It worked much better because on the different floors were different things. The new home was four floors each had a view of the nearby ocean. It was a large house, but fit in at the beach.
F I R S T F L O O R /// Three Car Garage
S E C O N D F L O O R /// Kitchen Back Deck Family Room
T H I R D F L O O R /// Tates Room Living Room Man Cave Bar
F O U R T H F L O O R /// Amandas Room Amanda and Tates Office
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 1:21 am
Amanda Hope O'Conner
♥ ♥ ♥ Riding along the town Amanda noticed changes to the area, nothing major but she hadn't lived there for a very long time so she wouldn't notice many big changes. Reving the engine she made her way to the other side of town and she met up with her brother letting Abby and Jet out of the wrangler. Slowly pulling the clicker for the garage out of her purse she hit the button and watched the door slowly move upwards. Pulling into the garage Amanda parked her bike and got off, pulling the helmet off in a quick fashion. Smiling she bent down and scratched the two excited dogs heads and then straightened up. "Hey Jack, want to see what the contractors have done to the place?" Walking slowly she went to the front door took a deep breath and unlocked it. Jack came up behind her with a box from packed jeep and put it on the counter. "Wow sis, you really had an eye for this place. It looks freaking amazing!" Looking around he walked through the big kitchen as Amanda made her way to the large back doors to admire the view. Wow, so many different shots can be taken and it still wouldn't capture this place perfectly.. Looking at the empty cabinets and thinking about how much was in the jeep made her cringe slightly at the amount of work she needed to do before she could adventure with her nikon. Grabbing her brother's arm Amanda pulled him back outside so they could bring everything inside and get it put away. Whistling she got the dogs attention and they came rushing after her as she brought another box in.
Once everything was in from the jeep Amanda pulled it into the garage and shut the door. Smiling she locked it and went inside via the door connecting garage and house. Abby and Jet rushed up to her, tails wagging and wanting to explore. Kissing both of there heads she opened one door facing the beach and let them out, telling them to stay close. "Hey Jack grab some of those boxes marked shoes or clothes, all that goes up first then we can take hangers and sheets and towels and bathroom stuff." Smiling she grabbed two big boxes marked 'Clothes' and went up the stairs. Looking around Amanda found the room which was hers and put the boxes immediatly into the huge closet. Letting out a small scream in delight and did a happy dance. Hearing Jack come up behind her she smiled and directed where to put boxes. "Geez sis, do you have enough shoes? I grabbed the two biggest boxes and there are three more down there marked shoes. You definatly have an obsession." Smiling she shoved him slightly and ran down to grab the remaining shoe boxes and bring them up. Jack rescued one before she dropped it on her foot and put it in the closet. Putting all the shoes down she smiled and dove into them, lining them up inside her new closet. "Jack you can bring up the equipment from my studio and put it in the room across the hall, theres another bedroom up here and that's for you or whoever else want's it." Humming she put clothes on hangers and started to hang them up depending on what they were. Once the closet was done Amanda started to put linens on the bed and towels in the bathroom, anything extra she put in the small closet next to the bathroom in the hallway. Whisteling she called the dogs in and they rushed up. Laughing she hugged them both and showed them there beds near the bed.
Running downstairs Amanda pulled more boxes into the kitchen, dining room, by the bar, and all the shelving. Assuming Jack had decided to take a nap, considering how long it had been since she had seen him, Amanda put some of the books on shelves and then moved around the room putting things away in her new home. Thank you Grandma and Papa, you gave me the escape I needed from the city and Jack's nosy ways.. Smiling she broke down the remaining boxes and patted herself on the back for a job well done in putting everything away. "Now, it's time to explore!" Giggling Amanda wrote a quick note to Jack and changed clothes quickly. She had noticed a festival going on and saw people in costume so she pulled on a filmy white dress and some old fairy wings she had found when unpacking. Slipping on flats she grabbed her nikon camera and sholder bag and went out searching for adventure.
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:08 pm
Amanda Hope O'Conner
♥ ♥ ♥ Unlocking the door as she came in Amanda smiled thinking about the pictures she had taken at the festival. "J-A-A-A-A-C-K! You lazy bum let's get a move on you have a ferry to catch back to the city and I have some errands to run!" Smiling she scratched Jet's head as he came up to her. "Abby's still sleeping buddy? Well we can go for a run on the beach in a while once I get some errands alright?" Running up the stairs she went to go bang on the door where Jack would have been sleeping but snuck in instead. He looks so much less of a pain in my a** when he's asleep.. Sneaking downstairs she grabbed her Nikon from the table and snuck back up for a candid shot of her brother. Smiling at the shot she snuck back out and put her camera in her room on her bed. Going to the closet she looked at what was hanging and then went to some of the boxes she still had left to unpack. Digging through some of them she pulled out a pair of jeans that had holes all over - they looked strange on some people but they fit with her personality - as well as a bright green three quarter long sleeved shirt. Slipping into her bathroom she removed the small bit of stage makeup she had on from the festival and washed her face. Drying it she put some mascara on and then turned the light off and walked out. Putting her wings and dress away in the closet Amanda figured it was time to wake her brother.
Walking down the hall to where he was Amanda knocked on the door. "JACK!" Walking into the room she smiled at his confused look and gave her big brother a hug. "You have a boat to catch if you want to get out of this small town bud." Kissing his cheek she walked towards the door only to be stopped short when Jack grabbed her arm. "Hey 'Manda? Are you sure your alright out here by yourself? You don't know anyone from out here anymore and I'm too far to really make it in one day. I know you have Abs and Jet but they really arn't much protection. I don't want my little sister hurt out here. I can't lose you too.." Smiling sadly she walked back over to her brother and sat in his lap like she used to do when she was little. "Jack.. I promise you I'll be careful out here. I have my cell and my computer and everything. I promise you that you won't lose me." Smiling she kissed his cheek again and stood up. Walking towards the door she pulled him with her and downstairs. "Smile Mr. Serious. You have to find some pretty girl so that I can have a niece or nephew! Your going to get frown lines the way your at it." Giggling she grabbed his overnight bag from the hallway along with her crossover purse. Jingling the keys she looked at him and smiled. "Catch." Tossing him the keys she made sure the front and back doors were locked and then went out the garage. Smiling she let him unlock the Jeep and then lock the house up and hit the button for the garage door. Hopping in she slid on her brown Ray Bans and buckled up. Letting Jack start up and rev the engine Amanda's eyes glazed over some. I'm going to miss him too much, but I have to be strong.. "Ok Amanda, no crying from you. When we get to the dock you run your errands and then I will call you when I get back to the city alright?" Amanda nodded because if she opened her mouth he would hear her unsteady voice.
Reaching the dock just in time Amanda and Jack got out of the Wrangler and hugged for a while before he grabbed the overnight bag and headed towards the ship. "Love you!" "Love you too little sis. I promise we will visit soon." Smiling Jack gave a final wave to her anad got aboard the ship. Shortly after the boat left dock and Amanda was left alone.
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Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:00 pm
 Oh, this had taken so much more time than she was hopping! The dogs had chased her all around the house! And then... she just had to go cry for a good 5 minutes! Maybe even 7! Oh, she was such a useless fairy... Oh well! She could do it! She quickly found her way back to the kitchen table and set on it a small plate of strawberries. Fresh tasty strawberries! Next to it, as per usually, was a small sky blue letter.
"Amanda! It is really good to know that you've come back to the island as energetic as ever... perhaps a bit too much? Have you ever taken time to slow down and look around you for what life really is? Go take a walk in the fields, smell the fresh air sometimes! Anyway, keep up the good work!
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Zemblanity Insomnia Captain
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Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:51 pm
Carnation (fire): Fiery type
Iris (Ice): Artists
Hyacinth (Lightning) : Intelectual/Job oriented
Ilex (Metal) : Calm/patient one
Orchid (Earth): Beauty Oriented
Chrysanthemum (Wood): Money Oriented
[ Lily (Wind): Lovely Gentleman/Lady like ]
Lavender (Water): Good question... she gets the leftovers? She's the Hufflepuff of the fairies!
Daffodil (Dream): Gets the kids
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Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:09 pm
Amanda Hope O'Conner
♥ ♥ ♥ As Amanda left the clinic she pushed her sunglasses back over her eyes and fished her keys out of her bag and unlocked the Wrangler. Starting the car she looked around and noting that no one was coming pulled out and made her way through town and towards home. Seeing how busy the bakery was Amanda decided to go when she came into town next.
Pulling in the driveway of the beach house Amanda braked the car and hit the garage door button so she could get in. Pulling in she hit the button again and waited for the large door to close. Turning the car off she clipped the garage clicker back into it's spot and pulled the keys out of the ignition. Jingling the keys she hit the fob for the car to lock and opened the door for the house. Hearing total silence Amanda wondered idly if she should have taken Jet and Abs into the clinic earlier. Walking further into the house Amanda saw the bowl of sstrawberries and a sky blue letter. Taking her purse off and hanging it on the back of a chair Amanda thought of the stories her grandmother had told. The fairies have a number of followers and they watch over you! If they like how you've turned out they will leave you a small token if not they leave coal. You better behave young lady, my fairy was the lovely Lily and she's a kind fairy if your lucky you will have her as well. "It's Stocking Day!" Smiling at the little card Amanda sat down and read the letter.
Thinking over the short while she had been back she realized the fairy was right, she hadn't taken any time to breathe the fresh air or wander around. "Starting tomorrow I will move slower! I'll enjoy the time I'm here on Nirvani. As for the rest of today though? I'll take these yummy strawberries and go take a nice bubble bath and a nap." Smiling happily Amanda grabbed the bowl of bright berries and made her way upstairs. Seeing Jet and Abby asleep in there besd she moved quietly through the room. Abby popped her head up and looked at Amanda as she stubbed her toe. "It's alright Abs, go back to sleep sweetie I'll be sleeping soon too." As the dog put her head down Amanda brought ber book and the bowl of strawberries into the big bathroom. Drawing a bath Amanda shimmied out of her clothes and into the warm tub. Every muscle relaxed as she lounged in the tub eating yummy strawberries.
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A while later Amanda woke up with something cold touching her arm. Sitting up she saw Abby poking at her arm in order to wake her. Realizing the tub water had gone cold while she took a nap relaxed Amanda stood and grabbed a towel. Drying off and warming herself Amanda bent to kiss Abby's head and thanked the dog for waking her. Wrapping her hair turban like in another towel she headed out of the bathroom towards her dresser for another pair of jeans and a top. Pulling out a pair of light wash jeans and a bright yellow long sleeved shirt and nodding a slight approval Amanda pulled the clothes on after her underwear and went to dry her hair and deal with it's mess. Once her hair was dry she quickly straightened the long brown locks and braided the bangs so they wouldn't be in her face. Peeking out a window Amanda saw that it was still nice outside and so going into her closet and pulling out a pair of blue canvas sneakers with flowers on them and a brown belt she was ready to go take pictures. Grabbing her things from the kitchen table she was off on another picture taking adventure.
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:46 pm
...Lily did not like those dogs, not one bit. She hovered by the roof for a while to make sure that they were sleeping, and it had all she could do not to cry, she was so nervous. Eventually she decided that she wouldn't get chased again, so she entered the house and tried to get this over with as soon as possible. On the kitchen table, she set down a glass container holding a pretty bouquet of orange lilies. Sitting next to that was a little blue letter, addressed to Amanda.
Oh, hello, Amanda! You've been busy this year, haven't you? You've been doing quite a lot, so you've met all sorts of people... some better than others. But you've managed to be kind and patient no matter what, so I'm proud of you~ You've even made some friends! Crimson and Celeste must be good people if you like them, but have you ever thought of meeting some new people? Noelle Delacruz may not be able to appreciate your pictures, but she's a sweet girl, so I'm sure she'd like you. Keep doing your best~ And you know, I hear the field is a great spot to take some pictures!
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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:27 am
 Oh, this was certainly a new house! Ilex hovered outside of it, circling the entirety of the building with 'ooh's and 'awe's as he did so. It was so nice and big - and unique! He hadn't seen a home like this one before and he was quite glad that one of his newer followers lived in it! That way he had a chance to explore! He tossed the sack over his shoulder and entered the home with that intent - until he saw a pair of dogs scare the pants off of him! Guard dogs?! Oh, no! He should have been much more cautious! He bit his lip and dashed away, finding himself hiding under Tate's bed until he couldn't hear the steps of the canines. Thankfully, it didn't take long so he had the chance to crawl back out and leave his note beside the bed, along with hand-sized, pretty peridot to weigh it down. There! Perfect~! Now he just had to find a way to get out..
" TATE!! Where have you been?! I've been so worried! I hardly ever see you out since you came to the island!! I mean, I KNOW it's a little hard to hang around strangers – especially since you already know Amanda, who's really pretty and I think you two should get together for comfort time because I don't think Amanda knows very many different people either.. But that doesn't mean hide out together under the covers and getting more than I even could try for!! It's just not fair – and.. I mean.. You should try the waters first before diving into it! Oh.. No, I mean – you should try someone different, Tate! If you really want romance, you need to find lots and lots of friends! The best romances come from friends, after all – or, you know, you can just find a girl and go for it!! I already know a couple who would be good for you!! Rachel is pretty and she's got a cute little boy! Or.. if you don't like little boys, there's Elliot! She can be a bit weird, but you just have to work on getting her out of her shell!! YOU CAN DO IT!! Oh, but, but, if you want to try something REALLY different – You should give Crimson a call! OKAY! I think I gave you some good advice – so be sure to follow it for the following year, Tate! GO FOR IT! BYE and be sure to come visit me sometime!!"
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High-functioning Marshmallow
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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 2:06 am
...This house had been a lot smaller the last time Lily had been there, hadn't it? She would remember, because she had wasted a good deal of time clinging to the roof in fear of those dogs... Which, she had discovered to her delight, were no longer present! But she would have remembered having to fly up that high, so it must have been new, though she wondered briefly why humans insisted on changing perfectly lovely houses. As Amanda's room was higher up, it made it quite easy for Lily to pop right in. She moved over to one of the chairs and set down an ornate, small, metal planter that contained a thick bouquet of narcissus flowers. Tucked into the corner of the planter was a square envelope, with Amanda's name written on the front in blue ink. And then, just as quickly as she had come in, Lily slipped out of the room and made her way to the next house.
Amanda, Amanda. Where have you been this past year? I've barely seen you out and about at all! I know that you are living with someone now, but you should still go out and see your friends. ...Was that too harsh? Oh, I'm so sorry, but it's true! And you were doing so well, too... Go out, meet new people! Zelynity could use a friend. Oh, so could Freja! You should consider going and meeting them. Maybe you could have a picnic? At the field? Please don't waste your time this year, Amanda, I know you can do it. You're a nice girl, it will be easy, right? ...I hope so!
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 5:28 pm
  Amanda • Hope • O'Conner ♥ Tate • Michael • O'Ballivan ♣ Amanda walked in the front door, jingling her keys on her cute new lanyard. Smiling she climbed up to the fourth floor and dropped most her bags from her long photography trip. Tate would make fun of her for indulging in her Vera Bradley obsession but it was better then dozens of new pairs of shoes. Dressed for travel Amanda walked towards her bathroom in her comfy yet dusty cowboy boots and smiled remembering Tate's comment that any girl who could move like she could had some country girl in her. Moving to take off her backpack which contained her wallet, sunglasses, and other necessities usually stored in a purse she noticed a planter on a nearby chair. Moving quickly Amanda walked over the the lovely flowers and breathed deeply, enjoying the scent of the flowers. Perching on the vanity the chair was near Amanda read the small card, smiling at the message inside the cute envelope. Smiling to herself Amanda decided to take a trip out to the fields soon in order to visit her fairy. Hearing the beep of an alarm stating the front door had opened Amanda wondered down to Tate's floor to see her man - and to see what he got left by his fairy!♥ ♣ ♥ ♣ ♥ ♣ Walking in the door Tate smelled Amanda's perfume immediately. With a big grin on his face he locked the front door and dropped his keys in his pocket, Heading up to his floor he heard her come downstairs. Making a quick trip into the living room he let Chip out of his cage. Playing with the pup he heard Amanda come up behind him. Turning quickly he tugged her down by him and sat her in his lap. Kissing her soundly Tate smiled when Chip crawled into Amanda's lap. "'Lo there darlin'. Missed seein' you, glad your finally home." Smiling Amanda kissed him back, then played with Chip - who had grown a lot since she was home last. Hopping up though Amanda grabbed Tate's arm and tugged him towards his room. "You in a big hurry there missy?" Lauging Tate let himself be dragged along by Amanda. Laughing she turned and pointed to his envelope. "Yes I'm happy to be home and believe me you may want to let Alice know you won't be in until tomorrow Cowboy but I wanted to see what you got for stocking day!" Raising an eyebrow in confusion he turned and saw the giant stone and a small letter. Letting go of Amanda's hand he opened it up and read it quickly. Laughing at what was written he decided that he was happy with Amanda but wouldn't mind meeting new people as well. Although he wasn't sure who Crimson was, Tate didn't roll that way. He wasn't quite sure where he was supposed to visit but figured he could eventually figure that out. Putting the note in his pocket Tate grabbed Amanda's hand and gently tugged her towards him. As she raised an eyebrow he laughed and kissed her again. Then putting Chip on the floor so he could wonder Tate decided that he and Amanda needed to spend some time exploring too - each other though rather then the house. ; )
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:08 pm
-New night-  Pip still had a buzz going as they reached Tate's house. They had talked a bit on the way, just small talk. How the weather had been, how adorable Miah was, how Amanda was doing, etc. But Pip kept the issue he really wanted to discuss under wraps until the two where in the house and shitfaced. Pip followed Tate into his abode and up the various levels. It was strange to have the layout this way for a house, but it was beautiful inside. Nice and open, if it was summer time it would be a wonderful night to sit out on that back porch. But since it was Winter, it seems their night would be inside the house somewhere. Pip let Tate lead the way, to where he wanted them to end up. "Eets a wonderful 'ome you 'ave Tate. Bet eet's 'eaven when t'e weather is wonderful." Pip added with a light smile. But then he remembered why he was here. He frowned, hsi hands in his pockets and sighed. " So, what do you 'ave to drink?" Pip asked, not that he obviously really cared. "I 'ate to 'ave you bartending at your own 'ouse Tate. But i couldnt refuse t'e offer. Alice.. .. she.. well.. lets just say Bela and Keith 'ad been right. T'ey worked t'ere before you started i t'ink. 'onestly i cant remember. After 'aving Miah some of my previous time line is a bit off." Pip said with a gentle laugh. Hey is girl was the light of his eye, it wasnt his fault if he lost track of days now and then because of her. " Eit'er way, t'anks for t'e offer." Pip added sincerely. " Eets been awhile since ive just been drinking with a guy friend."
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:26 pm
Tate • Michael • O'Ballivan ♣ The small talk in the car wasn't quite awkward but Tate didn't really know what really to say - considering he usually wasn't one for small talk. As they walked in the house Tate considered tossing his keys and such on the counter but decided against it due to the simple fact that he probably wouldn't find them the next day. Giving Pip an abbreviated tour of the house they wondered up to the third floor - which was essentially Tate's domain. At Pip's comment about the house had him smilin', "It's a great house, it works out well the different floors because we both have privacy if we need or want it. 'Manda has her work upstairs so if she want's to work late then she can and then crash up there. It's also nice that if I have to work late then I don't wake her up if I just wanna sleep." With a smile he walked towards the room that held the bar which Amanda had dubbed 'Man Cave II'. "I don't believe that I've met a Keith or a Bela, so most likely I came on the job after them."
"And this room here, is one of my favorites." With a smile he walked over to the bar and opened up a cabinet to show Pip what was available. "Most of the stuff here is top shelf, but this is all the liquor. We have your standard beers down here," gesturing to a small fridge under the counter, "and if you want something else I can go see what's in the house fridge downstairs. And it's no problem playin' bartender in here, I like doin' it. 'Sides, haven't had much guy time since I've moved here - it'll be nice." Grabbing a Corona and a lime from the small fridge he unscrewed the top and popped the lime in. Takin' a big sip he gestured around the room. "Make yourself welcome, and believe me you can get into anything up here if you figure out where it is. Grab a beer from the fridge or somethin' harder it doesn't matter to me. You need to talk though 'bout what's gettin' at you from what Ms. Alice said. Keepin' that kinda stuff to yourself doesn't help - spill bud."
{OOC; Holy poop that is possibly the most that I think Tate's ever said at one time~ }
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:09 pm
"Oui. Merci." Pip said as he grabbed a beer from the small fridge and opened it up. He took a large swig before he started to spill. "Eet's what she's been saying, Tate. I fell for 'er 'ard when we first met. I t'ought i could show her what love is. She said she never believed in eet. But i was convinced i could change t'at, no? I mean just because she 'ad a bad relationship at one time doesnt mean everyt'ing is t'at way." Pip said with a frown before he continued to nurse the beer he had. He stayed standing just walking here and there but more or less staying in one spot. "But... i was wrong.. and eet took me t'ree years to realize t'at. " Pip said as his gaze dropped and he found the nearest thing to momentarily lean against. "I t'ought.. she loved me even if she wouldnt say eet. You know? But... i was a fool. Keith and Bela, t'e ones before you who worked t'ere. Said eet was stupid of me to believe in love. Im a 'opeless romantic, so i brushed off what t'er were saying. And i tried to prove to Alice over and over again t'at life can be romantic and love is real. I stuck by 'er, persistent as i was. Gave massages, presents, dated 'er. Tried to cook for 'er but i am no cook." Pip said with a shake of his head and an embaressed smile. " Anyways... She knows ive been wanting to marry 'er for some time. I mean we 'ave a beautiful kid and a 'ouse together. I just wanted eet all... and she doesnt. My worries t'at she doesnt really love me, because she never said eet got t'e best of me today. And she saw t'rough t'at." Pip said with a sigh. "I told 'er eet 'urt t'at she doesnt say she loves me back. And ta'ts when she spilled 'erself." Pip said with a frown, tears started to come to his eyes, and yet bitterness sat in his gaze. "She said what i want wont work. T'at eet will never 'appen. She doesnt love me Tate. She never will... and eet 'urts. " Pip said before he hung his head and finished off his beer. He ran his free hand down his face and adjusted the strap on his eye patch. "I mean.. is eet wrong of me to t'ink t'at love exists? I loved my men like brot'ers when we served toget'er. I love my daughter. I love... loved Alice... i dont understand eet. Part of me t'inks eets 'er who is in t'e wrong. Part of me t'inks eets me. But at t'e same tiem i dont know if i can be with someone who doesnt love me. But we 'ave a daughter and i cant just leave Miah like t'at." Pip said with a frown. He was stuck and he didnt like his choices one bit.
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:11 pm
Tate • Michael • O'Ballivan ♣ At Pip's thanks Tate just tipped his head and leaned against the back of the chair to listen and nurse his beer. As the frenchman explained what had happened Tate felt bad for the man, considering he knew exactly what he meant and what Alice had meant as well. "Sometimes when a woman's had a bad relationship, it leaves scars that aren't visible to the eye." At Pip's side comment about not being a cook Tate smiled - Pip wasn't alone with his inability to cook edible things.Taking another sip from his beer he then continued, "You mighta' been a fool to assume right away about love, but I understand it. I've been the same kinda foolish as well. I also know what you mean by lovin' then men you served with, I love my brother's and sister no matter what. But although she may have great affection for you, she could be scared of something that could happen or she may just be afraid to take the next step in your relationship. Some women are downright skittish 'bout marriage, most men try to stay bachelor as long as they can too." Taking another sip and then runnin a hand through his hair Tate thought about what he could say next. "You've stuck with her for so long no matter what she's said, or hasn't said. And that shows a lot of patience on your part, but if she's not willin' to bend on the two of you bein' together - married and all - then is it worth puttin' your whole heart into tryin' to convince her? I don't mean stop speakin' to the woman or to you're daughter, but back away from Alice a ways. She may realize what she's doin' and realize she does love ya' but you can't hamstring yourself and be in the position of bein' unhappy not knowin' if the woman loves ya' or not. Stick with Miah though, be there for her that's important." Taking another sip Tate finished off his beer, rinsed it out and put it in a bin under the sink with other recyclable things. Grabbin' another bottle and lime and turned the cap and stuck it in. Gesturing at the beer's in a silent question to see if Pip wanted another.
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Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:33 pm
Pip nodded at Tate's offering of another beer. He got up and joined the man where he was before he was handed another alcoholic drink. He was right in some ways, it it still had Pip thinking and worrying and it didnt ease his heart ache much. "I know eet left scars, for 'er. I guess t'ats why i was tryign to 'eal t'em in a way. With lots of my love." Pip said with a soft smile as he opened up the beer. " But..." Pip frowned. " With t'e way she said t'ings today. Eet makes me wonder if eet isnt fear, but lack of affection for me. Im always initiating t'e romance in t'e relationship." Pip said before he took a good swig of the beer. "What you say is true t'ough. And despite what i say.. i am going to try and make t'ings work.. at least for Miah.. if not'ing else. I cant abandon my daughter. She is too..." Pip smiled gently and got that fatherly lovey dovey look in his eye. "Well.. you will know when you 'ave children." Pip said gently. " Still..." Pip said as he looked to Tate with a heavy heart and frown. "I feel like ive been a burden to 'er. And i dont know what t'is makes us.. boyfriend and girlfriend? Arent t'ey suppose to love eachot'er? If she doesnt love me.. then we cant be t'at. So.. What are we? Just friends? Friends t'at 'ad a baby? What is t'at?" Pip questioned with a sigh before he leaned on the counter infront of him and rested his head in his hand. "..i dont know.. eet... eet's just 'eartbreaking, no? I keep on wondering if she even cares for me at all... " Pip concluded in a somber tone.
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