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 Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:54 pm
 She came here with a purpose,, Nevara kept reminding herself. Her daughters never kept in contact with her and she'd only heard about having a granddaughter mere months ago. She still couldn't believe it. Her babies, having babies. What a weird concept. But she had to admit, a good one. Her nerves were on overdrive, a bit nervous that she wouldn't be accepted and excited that she'd actually be meeting her granddaughter.
Taking a deep calming breath, she pushed herself forward with the notion that things would go well. Perhaps she should have brought something as a gift... "Fudge!" she swore. Well, as close to swearing as she allowed herself these days.
Through the large canopy that loomed over head, she watched the sunlight streaming through trees, trying to calm herself with thoughts of her daughters childhood, and the kind of childhood her granddaughter might have had. She only hoped that it was a good one.
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 1:34 pm
 Cecilia's cloven hooves pressed into the moist soil as she paced through the woods. And pacing it was- she was anxious though she showed no outward signs of it, barring her tail lashing through the undergrowth. She was here today to meet her grandmother, which was an awkward thought by itself. Cecilia had been abandoned by her mother and it was hard not to wonder if it was something in her own mother's upbringing that lead her down that path.
All these fears chased themselves in circles around her head and she sighed, trying to clear her mind. A pale grey was visible through the leaves and Cecilia resigned herself to her fate and went on, pondering what kind of greeting to give her grandparent. As the flank of the mare before her became visible it was obvious she shared the odd patterning and Cecilia flicked her wings to ensure she was heard approaching.
"Um... Good day." She managed to say without faltering, examining the mare before her. "I'm Cecilia,"
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:27 pm
Just keep calm... Breath... Nevara told herself for the umpteenth time.
The voice of a female snapped her back to reality as she came face to face with who she guessed was her granddaughter. Finally. Her eyes misted a bit, a smile curving her mouth as she took the grey mares features in. Yes.. she definitely looked like she was related. "Cecilia.. " Nevy said softly, taking a few steps forward, the urge to nuzzle the mare almost overtaking her. "I'm so glad I get to vinally meet you.. iv I had only known sooner.."
Family was always something she cherish above all others. She only wish that her children would have thought the same. But seeing her in a such state probably provoked them into staying away in the first place. Which, she regretted more and more now that she'd heard about their children. But what should she introduce herself as? She couldn't expect her to call her grandma having just met her. "I'm Nevara. I only hope.... at some point... ve could get closer."
"Are you... close vith your parents?"she asked, wondering whether or not she could reconnect with Charlie.
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:34 pm
Cecilia noted with some amusement the strange... accent? Her... grandmother? spoke with. These mental pauses had her checked out for a half second and she gave a bit of a confused frown, glad at least the nerves were receding. She wasn't sure how to react to her mom's mom. Nevara was smaller, and a ground Soq and it seemed so very strange to see some of her own looks reflected in the older mare. From what she could remember of her mother, Ceci took after her grandmother more than she did her.
The winged Soquili continued a slightly anxious flicking of her tail as she spoke. "Nevara... Uh.." She debated with herself if she ought to be calling her grandmother or some such, and determined she'd just avoid using names like that for now. "No, I'm not."
She paused for a length. "I'm sorry to say it but sometimes it even takes me a bit to remember her name. She left. My brothers and I were really young at the time and we haven't heard anything since..." She tried to form words around the ghostly image of her mother that decided to haunt its way into her mind right now. "Never. We never heard anything after she left."
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:40 pm
Nevara's face fell slightly at the news Cecilia gave her. Bandit had left her children alone, just like her father had done. Something her daughter was pissed at her father for doing, had done to her own flesh and blood.
Sighing softly, Nevara shook her head. "It seems, she's more like her father van she ever vanted to believe." she paused for a moment, looking closely at the slightly larger female. Her features so similar to her own she couldn't help but feel close to, want to reach out to her. "It's something I never vought she'd do..." That familiar tug of emotion nuzzled into her chest and she took a step forward. And the familiar thought crossed her mind, None of this would have happened if she hadn't been utterly broken when Taigi, her father left them. If she had been happier, perhaps sought out the company of other males.. She wouldn't have left her own children. "I'm so sorry... It... I.. "she stuttered, searching for the right words to go with. "She never really got over her father leaving us alone..."
Pale eyes glanced at the frozen ground for a moment, then up at the grey sky. "You have Aunts a couple Uncles as vell.. Cousins.. " Those pale eyes found her grand-daughters before giving a strained smile. "Ve're here for you, Cecilia.. I just vish I vas sooner."
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:47 pm
"Do I?" She was a little galled. She'd just met her grandmother to realize she had extended family, too. "Are any of them close with you at all?" Ceci was curious about this now, the idea of a family had always been a near obsession of hers, constantly in the back of her mind. Cecilia cast a glance out into the woods, staring at the falling leaves pensively.
"None of this is your falut, you know. I mean I haven't seen my brothers since we were barely grown but they didn't turn out horribly, I hope." She emphasized that like she wasn't sure she believed it. "I think I turned out OK in spite of it all." The Kalona mix turned back and offered a reassuring smile to her elder, sadness in her eyes.
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:08 pm
Nevara gave her granddaughter a tender smile and nodded. "Yes, I'm close to quite a few of vem. All different in vier own vay." Her gaze shifted slightly to her surroundings, finally taking in the view. It was nice, reminded her of the places she, herself stayed. "It is.... but.. I vill make up for that. Sooner or later. As for now.." Crystalline eyes drifted back to the mares dark red eyes, eyes filled with the same sadness she felt. And before she knew it, she was softly nuzzling Cecilia's neck, offering her whatever comfort she could.
"If you like... ve could have a small family reunion. I vthink... it vould be good vor both of us." she whispered, stepping back and giving her a little personal space.
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