|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
|
 Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:43 pm
After snapping her fingers to get the mess cleaned up Ceres waved her other hand to get things going again. The sooner breakfast was put together the better.
"I meant," Ceres chuckled at the confusion. What a morning it had been. "That there was no sense in worrying you before I even knew that there was reason to worry. I just worry to worry... My children can tell you that."
Perians heavy steps could be heard in the living room as could the slamming of the door.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:46 pm
"Oh..." was Keeta's intelligent reply. She looked a bit sheepish, now understanding Ceres' reasoning. What she still wasn't certain about, however, was whether there was a reason to worry. Was Natalia missing? She glanced sideways at Ceres. but decided to push the matter. Instead her head turned towards the sound of Perian's approach.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
|
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:53 pm
For a solid five minutes silent bickering between Perian and Natalia could be heard in the living room. Apparently each person had valid points and neither was going to budge.
Finally they into the kitchen- both red in the face and their arms crossed over their chests. Natalia was covered in flecks of mud from head to toe. They stared each other down.
"CHILDREN!" Ceres said feeling her strings of patience about to snap.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:59 pm
Keeta felt herself withdraw at the tension in the room. Yes...she was Natalia's godmother, but she was not about to interfere when Natalia's real mother was there. She silently made her way to the kitchen table, seating herself by Camille and Joel, avoiding eye contact with the two girls. Whatever was going on, she didn't need to make it more complicated by getting involved.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
|
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:12 pm
Ceres took several deep breaths. She was intentionally calming herself down as she made her decision about what to do.
With the pancakes flipping themselves on the stove she finally decided to speak. "Natalia we have company go and wash up," she said looking her directly in the eyes. She knew that Natalia was able to see.
"We'll discuss this later," Ceres said firmly the second she heard Perian snort.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:59 pm
Keeta kept her head down and concentrated on making sure Joel and Camille didn't spill their juice. She would just stay out of it, until circumstances dictated otherwise.
Camille looked at the pair of girls nervously. She didn't care for it when people were angry with one another. It put her on edge and only made her shyness more prominent, especially after having milk spilled on her this morning.
Joel simply watched curiously. He loved his juice, but it wasn't nearly as interesting as this!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
|
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:48 am
"Come on," Perian said with a rise and a fall of her hoof. She held out her hand for Natalia. As angry as she was at this not being settled she wasn't going to linger on it considering their mother had already made their ruling.
Natalia looked from her mother to Perian and then to Keeta. She then glanced at Camille and Joel. This certainly had turn out not to be a good morning. Her head was throbbing as she rubbed her temples. Finally, she held out her hand for Perian to take it.
"That's better," Ceres said with a smile. Once they were out the room she focused on putting the pancakes on the table as well as bacon, eggs, syrup, and a few other breakfast items.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 3:41 pm
Keeta watched them depart with rising curiosity. Something was going on. Normally she wasn't the type to pry, but Natalia was her goddaughter after all. That gave her the right to know....right?
"I don't suppose it's any of my business, but what just happened?" Keeta said as nonchalantly as she could manage.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
|
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:01 pm
"I'd say that falls under sibling rivalry or sisterly dispute..." Ceres said with a sigh as she shoved pancakes onto Natalia's plate. "But, if you mean previous to the kitchen I haven't the slightest." She was being truthful- she really didn't know what was going on.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:21 pm
"I see...." Keeta mused, trying to make a connection between Ceres' previous concern, Natalia's muddy appearance and Perian's frustraition. As she thought, she put a pancake on Joel's and Camille's plates, cutting them into small pieces so the toddlers could pick them up and chew them easily. Keeta did try end encourage Camille to try and use the fork. She was slightly older and it was time to start training her to use silverware.
The two children chewed contently, not even concerned about the row moments earlier. It was no longer happening and so no longer bothered them. Joel was even behaving himself, choosing not to throw any pancake pieces at his sister, and eating the whole thing, which was a far cry better from the last time he had been offered pancakes. Keeta was glad the worrisome time when he wasn't eating had passed. She just hoped it would be avoided in the future.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
|
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:29 pm
Ceres really didn't know what to say or what to feel at the moment. Each of her children had their 'quarks' but Natalia's were proving to be strenuous on everyone.
Natalia returned looking far more suitable for the breakfast table. Her hair though not contained was no longer unruly. Mud, twigs, and outside in general had all been washed away. She sat in her normal spot. The way her eyes wondered was good indication she could no longer see. Frustration was still all over her face.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:36 pm
"Good morning Natalia," Keeta started tentatively, taking a pancake and some bacon for herself. She reached for the jam and began to spread it over the top of the pancake, how she liked it best.
"How're you?"
"Nata!"
Joel waved at Natalia, too young still to comprehend that he couldn't see like he could. He grinned in her general direction.
Camille, however, knew better by now and offered a quiet greeting.
"Hello."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
|
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:41 pm
"Morning," Natalia said glumly though she tried her best to make it sound as cheerful as her normal self. She sighed as she felt around for her fork... Some things got old quick and she could hardly wait to grow up. Probably later she would be in better spirits and ready to play.
Ceres could hardly say anything about Natalia's attitude because she was hardly the first to bring an unexceptionable one to the table. She smiled as she focused on 'company'. "Wedding plans first or..." She glanced out the window.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:50 pm
"Well we can talk wedding until breakfast is over," she said, following Cere's example and ignoring Natalia's attitude.
"I want to make sure he eats, and if he gets too excited I don't think food will be on his mind," Keeta continued, looking significantly at Joel, who seemed to be oblivious to the fact she was speaking about him. She would be watching his appitite like a hawk for a good month at least.
"I know I want it relatively small...like no more than 50 people on the invitation list. And I know that still sounds like a lot, but I think between the two of us, we can fill that number pretty quickly...."
Camille quietly followed the conversation as best she could, while trying to manage the fork akwardly. She looked at Keeta embarassed, when a piece fell from the fork into her lap. It was still edible so she picked it up with her fingers and but it in her mouth, but it didn't seem Camille was destined to remain clean today.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
|
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:57 pm
"Let me help you," Cassara said as she slid her arms around Camille and to the front of the little girl. "Like this," she said softly as she helped the girl curl her fingers around the fork and hold it straight.
"Morning Cassara," Ceres said glancing over at her daughter but kept her focus on Keeta. "Rhine coming?" She asked as she started a side conversation. "What ever number you think is proper. If we count close family I'd say we already have between 15 and 20. We cannot count the restaurant crew because well they will be working hard behind the scenes."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reply
