Household
Josiah Douglas
He is a little stooped, but taller than Emma. His face shows many laugh lines and smile wrinkles, and his eyes often twinkle with good-natured mischief.
Josiah is one of those merry souls that doesn't ever seem to quite lose his cool. He finds humor in the most mudane (and sometimes most unpleasant) aspects of life. He learned long ago to laugh at himself, and has taught Emma to do the same. He is simple man, fair-minded and even-handed. He adores his wife and enjoys teasing her just to see her smile. The world is not worth walking on without her, though he never quite voices this opinion in so many words.
History: Childhood sweethearts, they have been married from the tender age of seventeen (Emma) and eighteen (Josiah). Though the years their love has remained in bloom, merely deepening in color and vibrance. Thought old-fashioned by most, they nevermind the ways of the current world and merely live on in blissful co-existence. Their small home is now surrounded by new tract housing, but they don't let it trouble them. Their plot of land is large, with trees and brush and a tidy little garden which Emma tends. They have lived their all their married years, and Emma treasures their house and all its things, as they remind her of their happy years together
Housemates:
Name: Tannea
Role: Chief Maid/Cook
Personality: She has a slightly snarky sense of humor, but is polie and warm with her employers. She is intelligent, capable, quick, and willing. Though a serveant, she is seen as part of the family.
Names: Maya and Perr'ah Lina
Roles: Maids
Personalities: These two are very much like children. They don't talk much, use simple terms, and think simply. They are capable enough to be given tasks, so long as they are generally overseen. They are gentle natured and eager to please, with not a bit of guile in them. Maya was rescued from a difficult situation with an owner. Perr'ah was a pampered show-cat until her owners fell out of favor on the circuit. They gave her up without a thought, and Emma and Josiah took her in. Though most view these two as a slight step above valuable pets, to the couple they are both employees and family. They are looked after with as much careful attention as an adopted child would be.
Name: Miss Meer
Role: Pet
Personality: Miss Meer is essentially an eternal kitten. She prefers to be petted and cooed at, preening in the sunlight and being the princess she feels she is. She can be highly mischievious, but never with any malicous intent. If the yarn basket has been raided and there is thread everywhere, you can guess it was Miss Meer.
Name: Licorice
Role: Pet
Personality: Licorice is the newest addition to the feline population. He is a a five month old kitten, but geenerally does not act very kittenish. He is meek and timid, and tends to stay out of the way. Emma rescued him from the pound just recently, so he is still adjusting to the new home.
Name: Bree
Role: Pet
Personality: Bree is the oldest of the pets, and has developed a wry amusement for the antics of the household. She is somewhat of a tomboy, enjoying a good romp outside, but also the warmth and comfort of an evening spent on Emma's lap.
Name: Warmth
Role: Pet
Personality: As the only canine in a very feline household, Warmth has had to learn to adapt her canine ways. Of course, having buttefly wings does tend to change one's doggy tendancies as well. She is a merry, playful soul, and actually dotes upon her feline friends.
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