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 Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:23 am
Status: Complete Boredom set in easily at this hour with everything mandatory done and nothing of interest left to do. Victoria wasn't one for dolls or typical 'girly' toys... She was interested in herself, her music, and little else. There wasn't a friend she could call at this hour... Heck, having only met other Curio's once she didn't know exactly if she had friends.
Victoria rolled over and buried her face in her pillows and let out an exasperated sigh. "What to do," she mumbled to no one but herself. She rolled back over and stared at the ceiling. 'There has to be something,' she thought to herself so no one would think her crazy for talking to herself... Though the house was fairly empty with her parents tucked away in their bedroom.
Victoria sat up as she thought for a moment more to herself. In the grand scheme of things she wasn't that old... And, already she was bored- she found this to be a problem. She twisted her fingers in her curls as she thought of the Curio's she'd met. "That's it," she exclaimed out loud no longer caring what the rest of the house might think if they happened to hear her. "This is to good," she laughed at how bright she was for thinking of such a thing.
Knowing that she would require adult assistance to set up another play date due to her age Victoria climbed out of bed. She straightened her night gown and fluffed her curls. Before heading out the door of her bedroom she put on her house coat.
Down the hall Victoria went as silent as a mouse. She found her parents bedroom, the living room, and the kitchen empty... That left one more room to check since the rest of the floor was currently unused.
Victoria let out a sigh of relief when she heard the soft music coming from the 'practice' room. She didn't know what it mattered so much to know that she was not alone but it did. She twisted the door knob and with an creek the door announced her arrival.
There in the center of the room playing for their mother was another woman oddly dressed like her dad. Her shirt was unbuttoned and hung sloppy on the skinny frame and her pants were just an inch or so to long and puddled at her ankles. A turn of her head revealed an odd and unmistakably alike set of freckles like her dad.
"Victoria," the woman said warmly in a voice that was her dads. Without a care for consequence on the unveiling of her secret she turned completely to face Victoria as she smiled... This was their daughter after all and secrets such as this were never meant to be kept for long from family.
All thoughts of going out and meeting other Curio's suddenly vanished from Victoria's thoughts. This was all wrong. Very wrong.
"Dad?" Victoria stuttered for the first time in her existence. She blinked in disbelief and rubbed her eyes.
"Yes," Vlad said flatly as the smile vanished from his face. He hadn't expected this reaction from Victoria... Then again he hadn't thought much about her reaction at all on the even she'd find out.
"You have breasts!" Victoria exclaimed as she pointed to her dad's wrapped chest. "But, but you're suppose to be a guy and, and mom's suppose to be a girl," she was stuttering again. She felt her world was coming unraveled. Everything she knew to be true suddenly wasn't so true.
Victoria didn't want to listen or look at either Vlad or Kaida.
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:57 pm
Status: Complete Link: [PRP] Liar! Liar! Pants on Fire! (Victoria, Vlad, Kaida)Status: Incomplete Link: [PRP] Isn't it a little late at night? (Victoria, Anon)Status: Complete Link: [PRP] A Girls Night Out (Victoria, Aurora, Evari, Xai) Status: Complete Victoria  Why is it when you are young that parents insist on keeping a diary. Other than it being so very no private a thing because no mater where you hide it someone is bound to find it... But it is time consuming and a bit on the stupid side. I don't plan on ever reading what I write when I get older...
Anyways... Huge argument with dad. It's a trust thing and well the trust just isn't there. So until things get settled I'm staying with my aunt, Aurora Dawn. I thought I had freedom at home... I have twice as much here and not as much studying.
I think it is better that I have more study time and less freedom. I've found out that I have the knack to be disobedient... What's worse is that it is so damn fun to do so.
It was arranged that I meet his girl Evari. It was suppose to be a couple hours. Kinda like a meet and greet kinda thing.
Yes, ********... I think I'm still hung over. I don't care that that happened almost twenty four hours ago. I cannot- I repeat not manage to get a solid thought at this moment. And, I keep loosing my train of thought. Not to mention my grammar is terrible.
Oh yeah, that girl. We both got drunk. I don't really remember much... I doubt she does either. Well other than her staying the night and her ending up puking.
Our friendship is off of to a great start as well as me becoming a delinquent.
 : Complete Link: [PRP] Quiet and Clean (Jaxith, Victoria)Status: Incomplete Link: [PRP] Dining Out (Victoria and Zane)Status: Incomplete Link: [PRP] Mmm (Victoria, Aurora, Faiya, Tish)Status: Incomplete Link: [PRP] Hold on! We have a mystery!...Sorta (Faris, Luis, Victoria, Aurora)
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:35 am
Just-For-Fun Prompt:
Victoria falls asleep. What happens in her dream, and what does she do when she wakes from it?
Answer must somehow include at least five of these elements: Flying cars, The taste of green, extreme enthusiasm, a rainbow coloured vibrating Carpet, a Haircut, and half of a skull, and/or the inheriting of an unusual object.
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:12 am
Status: Complete It was a quarter to eleven and Victoria was sitting cozy against the corner of the sofa. She was, more or less, skimming over her next set of studies. Everything was all so easy, and it made it all so boring- blame the above average intelligence. She couldn't wait till she was past all of this and into the advance topics.
She yawned and slouched a bit. She only allowed it because there wasn't anyone around to see her in such a relaxed state. Her eyes started to feel heavy and her fingers numb. She yawned again. Dream Victoria barely had her arms through the sleeves of her house coat as she ran down stairs, through the empty club, and out the doors. "Thief, thief," Victoria called out as she chased after a cloaked man who had stolen her gray, lifeless violin.
Due to her pursuit she didn't realized the cold, damp air, empty streets, or where he was 'leading' her to. She was putting all of her focus on catching him and forcing him to give her back her violin.
Every inch of her ached and she was starting to have trouble breathing- yet, she refused to stop, not even for a second. Every time she slowed just a little it seemed that the cloaked cloaked man was that much further away. It seemed pointless, but still she ran.
The cloaked figured ran right through the doors of the Curio shop with Victoria closing in. As soon as she was in the doors slammed shut behind her. It was so dark. She tripped over heaven knows what and went for a tumble.
All a mess and not a care she forced herself onto her knees. As she looked up the cloaked figure looked down. "Mine, mine," he cackled as he held the violin up.
She reached out to grasp nothing but air. Tears started to stream down her cheeks. "Please," she begged as she again reached out for her violin.
"Green, Flying, and Blond," he cackled. "Or, I'll have your violin, your family, and your boy." It left so much open that it all made little to no sense. It was almost like he was giving her a riddle.
Victoria hardly registered all the things he was willing to take from her if he couldn't have a few trinkets. Trinkets... She scrambled to her feet.
She tore into the shop with extreme enthusiasm. She had to have those things to get back the things that she cared most for.
She jumped back startled when she heard something squeak under her bare feat. She bumped into another table and spun around as she saw a car with wings fly out of a box. She had to have that flying car! It had wings! She climbed onto the table without regard for what harm her. She chased after the car. Jumping occasionally to try and catch it. At the end of the table she gave it one last jump- stretching her arms out as much as she could. She felt its feathered wings in her hands.
She refused to let go of the flying car as she tumbled onto the floor. Crash, bang... CRUNCH! "Ouch," she moaned as she rolled over and cut her hand on something sharp.
With her free, now bloody hand, she lifted up the object. "NO!" She screeched as she realized it was half of a skull. "You LIAR!" Tears flowed more freely than ever as she brought her knees to her chest. When she couldn't cry no more and every inch of her was numb she forced herself to stand up.
"Now, for something blond," she whispered as she ran the back of her hand over her face. She sniffled as she dropped the half of skull down. She refused to believe it- that Kay was dead and that she was slowly loosing everything that was important to her.
She spun around the now disorganized shop in hopes that something would attract her attention much like the flying car had. When she saw nothing she stopped and thought for a moment. Then it dawned on her. She hated dolls... But, dolls had blond hair. With enthusiasm she ran up to the front of the shop and tore open the drawers of Switch's desk. She was in search of a pair of scissors.
With scissors in hand, plus the flying car... She once again tore through the shop with extreme enthusiasm. She dumped boxes, tipped shelves until finally she found one. A doll. "This won't hurt," she told the doll as she gave it a hair cut. "I just need your blond hair," her voice quivered. The blond hairs stuck to her bloody hand easily.
"Now what?" She questioned aloud as she tried to think of what was the last thing that beast wanted. "Green... Something green. That should be easy." She dropped the doll and once again started to empty boxes and shove things aside of the shelf.
"The taste of green," Victoria muttered as she picked up a book. "How odd. What does green taste like?" She was about to open the book but shook the questions from her mind. There were more important things at the moment to attend to- like getting back the things she loved. She had the things the cloaked man wanted.
She took a couple steps back to find herself in the center of the curio shop. However, she did not see the cloaked figure. Had she taken to long? Just when she felt hopeless she heard laughter.
Nearly taking two steps at a time she followed the sound. "Show yourself," she begged. "I have what you want," her voice cracked. And then she screamed as she felt movement under her bare feet.
"Well it certianly isn't bugs..." at least she hoped and told herself. She took a deep breath and looked down. Despite how serious and deranged all of this was she started to laugh. The rainbow colored rug started to vibrate again. "Stop that," she laughed some more.
When the flying car started to wiggle its way from her grasp is when she realized what was going on. The cloaked figure was trying to get her to forget her task. She took in a deep breath and marched forward. She flung open the doors- when they had appeared she hadn't know and didn't care. It was there now and that is what mattered. Just as she opened the door in her dream she woke screaming, crying, and gasping for air... "A dream..." Continued here.
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:14 am
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Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:46 pm
Status: Complete Vlad  I don't think any of us gave our mother enough credit. Sure, raising one is considered a piece of cake to those who don't have kids... When you have kids it becomes a whole different ball game.
Perhaps, it just that I ended up with a girl with attitude who thinks she can do no wrong. Sounds a lot like myself at one point or another- or any child for that matter. I just never realized how hard it could be to keep up with her...
And, now there are two children in the house! That Curio Shop... I should have never let that pendant catch my eye (my attention). I didn't even make it home with the item before 'obtaining' the 'prize'.
Lucifel. The bouncy green toddler whose luck never seems to end.
I'm not exactly sure how Victoria is taking to all of this. There is plenty of space in our home... And, plenty time that can be divided amongst the two children. I just worry because I want everyone to get along. I don't expect it all the time, but most of the time would be good.
With the exception of how demanding Victoria can be I never expected her to get into any sort of trouble... Other than the occasional 'curiosity killed the cat' moment. However, she's gone and shown an (extreme) interest for boys... One in particular. Kay- the shop owners son.
I just hope Lucifel doesn't show an interest in boys so soon... Maybe she'll wait till she is 50. I cannot ask that of Victoria... now... considering she's already showing an interest at the age of 10 1/2.
I can hardly wait till my brother finds out. I'm sure he'll declare that Kaida and me are rabbits... Especially if we keep visiting that Curio shop and coming home with an item every time... I wonder if ever item becomes a child...
I wish my mother was around to help me out.
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Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:48 pm
Status: Complete Victoria Carina and butterflies are both pretty and interesting. She was one of the younger girls I've met however she was very grown up- refined. I hope we can get together again soon... Dad says I need more girlfriends
Aside from Evari, who I wrote almost an entire entry on, there is one other girl I've met. Her name is Faris. It is hard to describe how or why but she's different (in a good way). She is really easy to get along with- very diverse. At least for now she is very easy to carry on a conversation with.
Aside from Carina I've met three other toddlers: Faiya (the pretty smelling girl I met at the mall), Harley (the rabbit eared boy I met at the zoo), Jaxith (the cute little cat boy with green eye liner I met at the library). I'd say the one I connected most with was Jaxith. He was so sweet- we spent about an hour in the library reading an abc book. You know I think I'm going to start going to library once a week to read to the smaller kids... I found reading to him a very enjoyable thing.
When I sat down to write in this journal I wanted to jolt a few things down about this wild dream- more like nightmare I had. But, now I really don't want to. I actually just want to forget about it... Even though I believe it showed me what I value most at this point in my life.
Kay. Where to begin. He is the person I ran to after that horrible dream. I don't know what it is about him- but around him it is like I'm a totally different person. It is like he has the ability to expose me from the inside outside.
It was extremely late at night and pretty much just Kay and me in the shop. To occupy our time we bowled. I did owe him a rematch after all... He won. I still say it was pure luck. But, I don't mind that I lost because he was happy in the end and that makes me happy. Afterwords we looking up the number for the cafe... The downfall was that it was to early to call.
Anyways... After I had this epiphany we took a nap. He was very warm... Amazingly easy to fall asleep next to... Yeah, we shared a bed. It was his space and despite him being the gentleman and giving me the choice of the bed or the sofa I decided that we could just share. No harm in sharing... Parents constantly teach us to share.
Well my dad didn't really see things like that. Not that I ever really got to explain. He totally jumped to conclusion and spazzed. I don't think I've ever seen him like that. Totally, over protective. Still I cannot believe that he would think such things. After all, I'm proper...
That dream- it haunts me. Yeah I know I wasn't going to write anything about it but no mater what it always seems to come up. Because no sooner than when he stomped upstairs that I heard him scream.
And, I spazzed thinking I was still that dream... And, ended up in Kay's arms AGAIN. Not that I am complaining. I'd stay in those arms if I could but life goes on and I'm young... Or, so I'm told. Again another epiphany. Apparently, in one night a person can learn A LOT!
Basically what it comes down to is the shop kicked my dad out so that an item could come to life. I now have a very, very green sister... Joy. So, far she's rather calm but considering she's a tot I'm expecting a burst of energy any moment...
No sooner than we get home do we both have another blow up. I swear between the both of us you'd think we'd get one conversation correct in the few hours we were back together... Poor mom.
Dad said he's getting me a lock box and something else... I admit my curiosity is at its peak at the moment. I don't know what else I could possibly need or want that I don't already have..
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Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:49 pm
Status: Complete Victoria had settled herself into the crook of the sofa with a book practically at her nose. Arithmetic- it was her least favorite thing to study. She sighed as she scribbled down something, scratched through it, and then wrote something else. Her page was messy but at least it all worked out in the end. She rubbed her temple before turning the page.
Victoria was not too startled when she felt a tug on her dress, or at least she did not show it. She looked over her book and down towards the floor. She was not surprised at all to see Lucifel’s- wearing her classic ear to ear grin.
“Up, up!” Lucifel gurgled and tugged her sister’s dress again. “Up, up!” As she stood on her tippy toes she stretched her arms upwards. “Up, up!”
Victoria tried her best not to roll her eyes. She knew it was not her sister’s fault that she sounded demanding. ‘Up’ was her favorite word, and about the only one she used. She sighed as she sat the book down. “Alright then,” she leaned over and took her sisters hands in hers. “Count of three…”
Lucifel gave a curious little look when her sister said count of three. Five seconds passed and she no longer cared. She grinned again. She was getting what she wanted and that made her happy.
“…1, 2, 3,” and, now they were both on the sofa.
“Whee!” Lucifel giggled and clapped her hands. Then with all her weight, she threw herself onto her sister and gave her the biggest hug she could. It was her way of saying thank you.
Victoria showed no signs that her sister’s weight had affected her as she returned the hug. “Silly,” she giggled- which in turn got them both to giggling until they were out of breath.
Lucifel sat there for a moment and looked her sister in the eyes- it more a look of curiosity than anything else. Finally, she leaned over and grabbed the book that Victoria had set aside. She then pushed it against her sister’s chest.
“You want me to read to you?” Victoria asked. Due to Lucifel not being able to form complete sentences just yet everything was a guess game. Although, it for the most part was not very hard to guess what she wanted because she normally pointed or handed it to you.
Lucifel’s grin got wider when Victoria guessed correctly.
“How about this one instead?” Victoria asked as she exchanged her study book for a more colorful one that sat on the table next to them. She was sure that the topic did not matter; it was just the fact of being read to.
Lucifel made no protest.
Victoria smiled and got them both settled and comfortable before opening the brightly colored book. “A is for apple,” she said. In addition, she took her sisters finger and traced the letter.
“A,” Lucifel mimicked. “A, a, a, a, a, a,” she was proud of herself for saying ‘a’ and it showed as she said it at least a dozen more times before Victoria shushed her so they could move onto the next letter.
“… and, lastly Z is for zebra,” Victoria tried her best to keep enthusiasm in her voice as she took her sisters finger and traced this letter just as she had done for the ones before. However, after an hour of reading the same book, just once, it was a little hard to do so. She readied herself for the string of ‘z’s’ to follow.
“Z, z, z, z, z, z,” Lucifel said promptly following the tracing of the letter. It was as if she was right on cue.
“A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z!" Feeling that she had really accomplished something Lucifel clapped excitedly.
Victoria was not exactly sure how her sister had pulled that one off. After all, they had only read the book once. ‘Perhaps it is luck, and not smarts,’ she thought to herself. She secretly did not want her sister to be as smart as her; however, she did not want a dumb sister either. “Good job,” she finally said and joined in clapping with her sister.
“Good, good!” Lucifel giggled and continued to clap excitedly. She was not exactly sure why this moment was so big or so important… She just knew it was. Especially since her sister had confirmed it by saying ‘good job’.
Victoria wondered if it would be that easy for her sister to learn her numbers one through ten that easily… She was not going to push it for now. Nevertheless, in the next day or two she would.
Lucifel having gotten what she wanted wiggled out of her sister’s lap and slid off the sofa. There were places to go, and things to explore!
Victoria shook her head and went back to her Arithmetic homework.
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Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 3:50 pm
Status: Complete Boredom had set in. It was never a good thing to have Lucifel and boredom in the same thought, sentence... same anything. She looked around her room, and finally let out an exaggerated sigh. It was in that moment that she realized her room was too white, too dull, too neat, too everything... With that thought in mind, she ran out of her room.
She returned shortly with a container of green finger paint. How she’d found it was purely luck. Her parents had a knack for being good at hiding things, however, not so good since she came about.
She giggled mischievously as she dipped her green fingers into the green paint. She rubbed it between her fingers and for a moment thought about what she wanted to do with it. ‘Sissy pants pretty pictures… So, I can to!’ She thought to herself. What she had forgotten was that Victoria kept the paint on the paper and not everywhere else. This time she dipped her whole hand into the green finger pant and then ran for her wall. Smack! She stood back and admired the green handprint on the wall.
She clapped excitedly. Then she looked down and realized that both hands now had green finger pant on them. With that knowledge, she decided to press both hands against the wall. She repeated this several more times- until the paint wore off her hands.
She ran back over to the finger paint and dipped both hands in. Again she ran to the wall- unknown to her was the paint that was also now on the floor. She giggled as she smeared her fingers onto the wall. It took a couple of attempts before she succeeded in making an ‘L’. Feeling confident about her letter making skills she decided to move onto the next letter in her name.
She stood back and admired her work. L U C I F E L. It was clearly painted onto the wall. At least it was clear to her. She giggled. There needed to be more green ‘art’ on the walls. She ran for the paint once more before running over to another wall. This time she’d make clovers!
She had done about two clovers when Victoria poked her head into her room.
When Lucifel realized her sister was watching her she stopped. It was not because she knew she had been caught and was in trouble, it was because she was proud and wanted to show it off. Despite her hands still being covered in green finger paint she ran over to her sister grabbed her hands and dragged her into the room. “Look I art!” She giggled and clapped. She was very, very proud of herself.
Victoria was unsure of how to react. She knew her sister was expecting praise but at the same time she knew her sister was going to be in big, big trouble. Not only were the walls covered in ‘art’ but there were also drops of paint all over the carpet from where Lucifel had been running around.
Victoria was saved from answering as their dad came into the room to see what was so exciting. He their dad was coming in she scooted on out of the room. She wanted no part in the after math of her sisters art session.
“What have you gotten yourself into now little miss?” Vlad asked when he noticed Lucifel’s hands covered in green finger paint. Just from looking at her hands, he already knew the answer; he just wanted to see if she would tell the truth.
“I art!” Lucifel giggled and held up her green hands. “Like?” She asked. She still did not know that she had done anything wrong. After all, to her she had simply made her room less plan and in the process kept herself occupied since no one was able to play with her.
“I see,” Vlad said as he got a good look at what she had done to the walls. He was amazed at what she could accomplish in such a sort amount of time. He looked to Lucifel who was grinning ear to ear. He sighed. How could anyone get angry at her when she wore an expression like that.
Not that he knew it but it was Lucifel’s luck at work.
“Yes, I like your art,” Vlad finally said as he scooped Lucifel up. “I suppose you’ll want to leave it on the walls.” He barely had time to finish the sentence before she was clapping and nodding her head excitedly. “Alright,” he laughed. “But, we have to get the floor cleaned up.”
Lucifel looked down at the floor. She had not thought about the floor at all until he mentioned it. “Uh oh,” she said and covered her face with her hands. Now the green finger paint was on her face. “Sorry,” she mumbled through her fingers.
“Accidents happened,” Vlad laughed. If he could forgive Victoria then he could forgive Lucifel. At least paint on the floor wasn’t as serious as going out at night alone.
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Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:29 am
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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:34 am
Status: Complete Vlad loved his children but that didn't mean he didn't wish that some days he could stuff them in the closet and lock them in there so that he could have five minutes of peace... Victoria generally wasn't the cause of the headaches it was Lucifel. Speaking of Lucifel he'd once again lost track of her. He had been trying to keep an eye on the handful while Kaida was talking with Victoria. He wasn't to worried because the worst she could do was end up downstairs at the cafe and be swinging on the stage curtains. He sighed and gave up the hope of finding the green blur that was their daughter. He would leave that up to Kaida- even though he knew she'd roll her eyes and mumble something about being more responsible. It wasn't but about five minutes later of him giving up that Victoria came walking into the dining room holding a pack of grapes. "Mom already knows you know..." she mumbled as she chewed on the grape. She was too hungry to care about manors at the moment. "What does she know?" Vlad asked his daughter. He hadn't even seen his wife yet to tell her about Lucifel. Not that it mattered because there were A LOT of things that his wife knew. They were after all married and nothing was ever kept form one another except the occasional surprise gift. "She saw Lucifel running down stairs out of the corner of her eye," Victoria giggled. She liked having the upper hand for a change. "It's nice to know I'm not the only one that gets lectured around here," she munched on another grape. Vlad just smiled and patted the chair next to him. Knowing that his daughter was baiting him he wasn't about to open that can of worms with Victoria. "Yeah, I know... Mom said you wanted to talk to me," she sat the grapes down on the table and then proceeded to position her dress so that everything would be correct when she sat down. This conversation was already off to a great start. He sighed. He really wished that sometimes his daughter wasn't so... grown up. "I cannot stop you from what ever your going to do. I know because I was the same way- for that matter every kid is," no sooner than he had started was he getting odd looks from Victoria. "Never thought I'd hear those words out of your mouth," Tori said as she reached out for the grapes. When she got that look from him she decided it was best to occupy her mouth and keep it shut. "There are ways your mother and I can limit you. Regardless of that you're still going to find loop holes. You're still going to test us to our break point... It's just where you are age wise ad it would be foolish of us to think differently and pretend it wasn't happening." Tori, despite having a mouth full of grapes, grinned. Perhaps her parents were smart than they let on. Or, else she was having another one of those epiphanies. She tried her best not to roll her eyes. "I can already see it. One moment your going to be this," he motioned to her. "And, the next..." he didn't have an example. "A teenager," he settled on that phrase. "I doubt there's going to be an in between for you," heaven he hoped not because he didn't think he could handle Tori if she got any more hormonal. Victoria's eyes narrowed. She wasn't exactly sure what her dad was getting at but she certainly didn't like it... Especially if it was leading down that road about 'boys'. "If you're going to keep going down the same road you've been traveling you're going to find yourself in a world of s**t. Not pretty s**t either. Trust me I've been there," he unconsciously gritted his teeth. Despite that reference being thrown out there again Tori remained placid. "I know you're not going to change so the least I can do is arm you and prepare you for the worst," he looked her in the eyes. It wasn't a look he'd ever given her before but he knew that she'd catch onto it because she was smart. Her expression quickly turned solemn. There wasn't any look that she could give him that could change his outlook. He was prepared for her and any charm she might have towards him. "You weren't born with claws, fangs, or anything of that nature to protect yourself... Unless you count your smarts but lets face it how often do you use them outside of a book," he snorted. Everything about him was armored and angry. He wanted her to get a reality check and if this is what it took... He would provoke her into it. Victoria nearly choked on the grapes as she suddenly stood up. Without a thought, almost to natural a reflex, her hand came quickly across her dad's face. He saw it coming- and he let it happen. It was time Tori realized what she was getting herself into. Speaking to her wasn't going to get the point across but he knew actions would. He was expressionless as he reached up and grabbed her by the arm. Next thing Tori knew was that she was being pressed into the dining room wall. Out of fear, her legs buckled and gave out. She slid down the wall. That lapse allowed her to be cornered and pinned by her dad. There was a look of fear in her eyes. Then she was relieved when he let her go. She quickly scooted into the corner and cowered. There wasn't any stopping herself as she started to cry. "You realize now how easy it is? It just takes one second," he offered her his hand to help her up. Victoria was a little leery of excepting her dad's hand. Last thing she wanted was to be pressed against another wall. She gave in however when he persisted. "That's were your bantering is going to end you up at. It's all good and fun until you encounter the wrong person. Your mother and I won't always be there for you." His face turned softer as he pulled the chair out for her and helped her to sit down. Victoria was speechless and still crying as she sat down. She was doing her best to stop the tears and the shaking she'd started since she stood up. She more than ever understood her dad. "What I can do for you is this," he said as he opened a small box, "I can teach you how to defend yourself. That is something you'll never forget." He hardly doubted she'd ever forget this lesson either but still... Victoria leaned forward a little so that she could see into the box. A set of five daggers. She certainly hadn't expected that. Well maybe considering he did just mention learning to defend oneself. But, they were small... She wondered what anyone could do with something that small. He caught that look of hers that said 'what in the hell'. He would admit that had he too had no clue and looked in the box he'd have thought the same thing. "There small so that you can conceal them. I know how Lady like you are and the last thing you'd want is some big clunky sword tied around your waist..." Victoria looked up from the box and towards her dad. She finally wasn't crying or shaking. However, she did still look intimidated. He had a point about not wanting some clunky sword tied around her waist... For that fact, she really didn't want one to begin with. He handed her a piece of paper with an address on it. "She'll be showing you how to use them. I expect you to take these lessons to heart. I know your smart enough..." Victoria nodded her head as she except the piece of paper and pulled the box towards her. She didn't know if she liked the idea of daggers either... After all she didn't know where she was going to put them. "When they aren't on you keep them in that lock box," with that said, he stood up. "We love you and want the best for you... Don't ever forget that." "I love you too dad," even though she didn't doubt him it still took a moment to offer back a similar phrase. She took in a deep breath and once he was gone, she did her best to recompose herself before attempting to leave the dining room.
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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:38 am
Status: Complete Victoria As predicted Lucifel is a very hyper kid. A down right brat! But, she has her moments. Especially when she looks up at you with those big eyes and heart warming smile of hers... You cannot help but to give in. Her favorite word is 'up'. She won't shut up till you comply. I don't know why but no matter what she does she doesn't seem to get in trouble.
Enough about her. The last thing I want in this stupid book is an entire page about my totally green sister. Then again I don't think there is much page left considering I've scribbled Kay's name all over it and put hearts next to it.
You know the expression 'having some sense smacked into you'? Of course you don't you're just a book with empty pages till I've written on them. I've never seen that side of dad and I don't think I ever want to see it again... Ever! Though he scared the s**t out of me and made me cry I am not angry at him. I know why he did it... I'll take the lesson to heart.
I had my first lesson yesterday on how to use these daggers. The lady told me I have surprising accuracy when throwing them... I however, lack force. Big surprise there... Not! My favorite part of the lesson was when she taught me where and how to conceal them.
I'm going to try and arrange it so I can go to the library and read to the tots. Walk a couple blocks to take my lesson. Grab something to eat before going back to the library to learn sign language. Two or three times a week so that I have time for the rest of my studies. This whole everything being spread out sucks.
Speaking of things that suck... I still cannot swim. I am not scared of the water. I'd love to go in. I'm just afraid of what people are going to say when they notice the markings on my body... Because I'm not about to go to the pool in an outfit that covers ninety percent of everything and take a chance of drowning in the process because I was scared of what people think...
Something positive- The people have been tipping really well lately when they stop into the cafe and hear me play. Some actually are regulars... I'm flattered that they would think that my music is actually worth listening to.
Anyways, I've got to be at the library in half an hour to read to the tots. I think I am going to take Lucifel with me this time. I just know she'll sit still because she loves to be read to. Maybe afterwords we'll grab a snack or something.
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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:59 pm
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:39 am
Status: Complete Vlad I don't know if it's the few hours she spent with Kay about a week or so back... or, our discussion but somethings changed. She's learning about priories and what's important in life. I just hope she doesn't grow up to much to soon.
There's this saying... When you've gotten settled into a routine, things are bound to change. Who ever said that wouldn't even know the half of how right they were.
Kaida brought home an item from that shop and like the other two it produced a child. Hand me the carrots because apparently I'm a rabbit. Enyo doesn't seem to be as much of a handful as Lucifel as far as hyperness goes. What you do have to watch out for is how mischievous she can be.
Thankfully, thus far everyone is managing to get along. However, Kaida and myself can see it plain as day how much those two get on Victoria's nerves. I think it more the sudden lack of quiet time she has now...
With the arrival of Enyo we decided it was to time to buy a house of our own. Requirements: At least eight to ten bedrooms, two to four bathrooms (because I am not about to fight with the girls just to use the bathroom), big fenced in yard, plenty of shade, and a pool (strangely Tori's request). I personally am hoping for a very large master bedroom...
They wonder why I am constantly pissed off... Wouldn't you be pissed to if you weren't getting any because of kids that didn't even require you to do the act to be born?
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