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 Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:01 pm
 This is the sweet and unassuming mansion belongs to the ruthless vampire,
Douglas Morton
Once you enter you belong to him.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:09 pm
 ♫Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ξ∂ɛϞ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♫
—¤÷(`[¤* *¤]´)÷¤— It was nothing for Eden to find refuge in Douglas' arms. He was, after all, her new Papa. She hugged him tightly, feeling his hands run through her hair, and she smiled, rubbing her cheek against his carefully. When there was a nuzzle in response, Eden smiled and giggled softly. As he picked her up, and gave answer to her question, she smiled. She wrapped her legs around his waist, careful to not let the dress rise much off of her body, but enough that some of her weight wouldn't rest upon his arm. With his other, he flipped out a cell phone..
The conversation was short. He was telling someone to prepare a circle room? She looked to him with a question in her face. Would it be a pretty room? Would she like the place? Would it feel foreign because the toys and space belonged to someone else? Her papa continued to tell the person on the other line where things were to further prepare the room. it worried Eden.
When her papa explained that the house wasn't ready because he'd moved recently because of the fire, she nodded softly. it wasn't his fault his house had burned down and he'd been forced to find another one. 'It's ok Papa." She put a small hand to his cheek in sympathy, before he set her down. She quickly climbed into the vehicle and sat in a far seat, leaving enough room for her papa to enter. She surely didn't want to leave him out in the cold. The drive wouldn't take that long right? And then they'd pull up in front of a lovely home for her and her new papa. She was happy, sitting in the seat, looking out the window. She didn't even really hear his comment about dark clothing. All she wanted to do, was get home, and spend time with her Papa.
[i didn't know if you were going to bite her in the car or something...so I left it open] 
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:11 pm
 Traps were easy to lay with young minded girls, the vampire was finding out. She didn’t even question the rather expensive car. Infact she had brushed her small fingers against his cheek in sympathy. Even told him it was okay. Her calling him Papa again made him want to just hold her longer. But he let her down anyways. She had a life time to enjoy him holding her. He knew that she would be easy to manipulate. Maybe he would find out more about this Aunt of hers. Maybe use some images to scare the poor girl into never wanting to leave his side, if she grew independent. Sliding into the car he put his arm around the girls shoulder bring her closer to him. “You are such a good girl moving for Papa before he even needed to ask,” he cooed to her as he bent a little to kiss her forehead affectionately giving her a small squeeze, the door closing behind him. The movement was also done for a purpose though.
Eden’s heart rate was somewhat irregular, Douglas already knew. But putting his lips against her gave him a more clear reading. Before he couldn’t really tell if it was due to being frightened nervous or anxious nervous. After pulling away he got his answers. “Tell me little Eden,” he said casually as his fingers went to stroke her hair softly, “Why are you so anxious? Are you wishing to see our new home so much? Even if your room is unfinished?” He chose his words carefully, instead of calling it ‘her’ new home he called it ‘our‘. Thus making it seem like they were a family already or both a little new to the mansion. Though it had been a bit more than a couple hundred years since he had been back to this house, he already could tell a body where everything was exactly. The Vampire had also mentioned about her room being not ready. He had used his powers already once on the girl. It would be a while before strong pictures were going to be able to be sent to her again. But still he sent pictures of a large yard, perhaps she would be able to see her picking flowers in it. Her dress looking rather out of place. Douglas was going to make them head to a store to change that. But he wanted her to be excited about it.
She does have lovely hair, he thought idly as he continued to stroke it. Lovely and soft. She probably would have passed off for his daughter had anyone seen them. It looked just like a father comforting his excitable daughter to perhaps get her to sleep. Fingers twirling in the locks as the driver started to move the car forward. Douglas hadn’t given a location, but his driver already knew that it was safer to start out instead of waiting to be told so. Even with her at his side, Douglas wouldn’t have shied away from making a threat. He would wait for her to see punishment till later. For now he was being nice and sweet and gentle. His motto of catching more flies with honey playing over and over in his head.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:13 pm
♫Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ξ∂ɛϞ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♫
—¤÷(`[¤* *¤]´)÷¤— Douglas was nothing but gentle, as Eden watched him carefully. He spoke softly to her, his gaze never taking on the harshness most adult faces took on. He seemed genuinely caring for her. like he was really her Papa. When he praised her for moving over, she smiled, her eyes alight with happiness. She wanted to please him. It made Eden happy to know that she had made her Papa happy.
The kiss to her forehead made her spurt a giggle, as she received the squeeze and kissed his cheek. the door was shut, and the car started. She looked out of the window, before hearing her Papa address her. She turned her gaze quickly to him in respect. Hearing his question she tilted her head slightly to the side. Anxious? How could he tell she was anxious? She smiled warmly a little blush coming to color her cheeks.
"I'm excited to see the home Papa...Will I have a bed? At auntie's.... I never had my own bed..." She smiled wistfully, her eyes innocent in their question. it was true. She'd slept on a pallet on the floor of her aunt's bedroom, with a few other children that her aunt had taken in, or those who had been purchased to serve her. If she had ever slept in a bed, it had been her aunt, or one of the men that wished for extra comfort in the night. However, it was only comfort, for they'd never touched her.
She looked to her Papa still, beginning to see the house. it was as though she'd mustered up the visions. She saw herself in a large yard, picking colorful flowers. She smiled happily as she leaned closer to her papa, affectionately hugging his arm to her body. He continued to stroke her hair. she smiled and kissed his arm gently.
"Papa....when we go home... are there... other children there too? Or is it just you and me Papa?" Eden was fearful that she'd be forgotten. She felt important now, with her Papa, and didn't want to lose such when she entered his home. She wanted to make him realize that she was important. She wanted to be his little girl, just as he would be her Papa. It was a necessary thing.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:20 pm
It was easy for almost all vampires to pick up on emotions. Heart beat, body temperature, and the slightest movement were all things that were easily picked up on by the undead. Emotions seemed to affect or effect all three. Whether a vampire chooses to acknowledge the was a different story all together. Douglas usually tried his best to use the emotions he was picking up on to his advantage. Emotions seemed to cloud judgment in those of the living. A child rarely had control over even trying to hid theirs. Eden was very child like, which was why Douglas picked her up. The small female calling him papa was already easy to manipulate. He could only imagine how he could use her in the years to come. It was these thoughts perhaps that kept the constant smile on the Scots face. Or perhaps it was the fact that the girl was rather adorable and truly he needed a bit of adorable in his life ever so often.
“No bed at Auntie’s!” he said with disgust as he looked down to her. A hand cupping her face softly, a chilly thumb rubbing against her blush warmed cheek. “You will have a lovely bed at home, along with as many stuffed animals you could hope to snuggle with,” he bent down and kissed her nose affectionately. “Or would you rather picking out your own bed. Your room right now is rather bare.” He frown softly as if slightly ashamed again that his home wasn’t prepared for the small female. “Wouldn’t it be fun to look for some toys and stuffed animals or even a bed! I am sure my style won’t suit the tastes of a lovely little girl like you.” He tapped her nose hoping to raise a giggle from her lips.
“I only had one girl,” he said his eyes moving away from Eden’s face and out the window. Act sad, be sad, you lost your daughter after all, he inwardly smirked to himself as his shoulders sank a little. The Scots’ usually proud posture moved into a little bit of a slump. “I never thought I would find someone that would be as precious as she was to me,” he said his red eyes watching as the sky turned a little gray. Rain was on its way. Perhaps she would want to go shopping since there would be little to do at home as of yet. Sure, he could find something for her to do. But really his goal was to get her situated, leave her to play, and then talk to the staff about the lie he was creating. Truly the staff wouldn’t dear to say it was a lie. Their lives and their families lives would be in danger if they did. And who would risk their safety and the safety of those they loved just for a little girl? If she doesn’t then perhaps a bath will keep her occupied till then. But all this thought was in a mere turn of his head as a smile started to tug his lips again. “Until I found you, my sweet girl,” he kissed her forehead again and brought her into his lap.
He knew exactly what she wanted. After a life that he was piecing together to be very horrible and rather well… Douglas figured she was one of many. Every child wanted to feel special and unique. He was sure that was what Eden was after. To be the only thing he wanted, and for now it was true enough. She was the only thing he had eyes for. “You are my only child and will forever be that my sweet cookie,” he bringing her head to his chest. Closing his eyes a little he nuzzled her head a little, “What other girl would I need besides you? Now tell papa where you would like to go. Home or to the store?”
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:30 pm
♫Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ξ∂ɛϞ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♫
—¤÷(`[¤* *¤]´)÷¤— Distracted as she was, Eden didn't notice how pensive Douglas seemed to be. When he made the comment about her lack of a bed, she blushed deeply. She'd just told on her aunt. Would her Papa be angry and go to find her aunt? Would her Aunt punish her? She trembled for a moment, bringing her hand to her mouth, and biting at one of her tiny nails. SHe didn't want to get in trouble. She'd seen the look of disgust on her Papa's face. Was it because she'd tattled? When she dared to look up at her papa again, his hand was cupping her face, and his cold thumb was erasing the blush from her cheeks.
Looking up into his face, her eyes were wide, luminous almost, as they watched with half curiosity, half fear. When he told her that she would have a lovely bed, she smiled, more excited. She decided that the look of disgust must have been from her lack of bed, rather then her tattling on her aunt. The promise of stuffed animals confused her. What were stuffed animals? She had never heard the term before. She hoped it wasn't a dead animal. She'd seen dead rats, bloated in the sun. They smelled terrible and she shuddered at the idea.
Douglas offered to have her pick out her own bed. She looked to him, slightly confused. She would get to pick out her own bed? Her room was bare? She frowned. So, her room was plain? There was no color. Hopefully it wouldn't be as bleak as her room at her aunt's had been. The offer of toys came, and she beamed, her eyes shining with happiness as she smiled up at him. "Toys?!" she cried with glee. When he tapped her nose, she giggled for a moment before focusing on his face once more. She smiled, sniffing a bit, as any young child would do.
When he began his story about his daughter, she was enraptured quickly. She frowned, sad for her papa, to have lost his daughter. His slump frightened her. He'd been quite tall. Would he cry now? When he continued with his story, Eden watched with desperation, her little hands flinging to his own large palm, stroking it gently. She didn't want him to be sad. Oh no! She wanted him to be happy as he could be. She wanted to make him happy. She alone, wanted to make him happy.
When he told her that she was his only child, she smiled with relief, and hugged as far as her arms would fit around his torso, as he brought her head close to his chest. When he gave her a little nuzzle, she smiled making something of a crooning noise. Something of a purr. She didn't want it to stop.She wanted to stay just like this. Alone, and safe with her Papa.
When she was once more presented with the option of shopping or going home, she blushed, before she looked up to her Papa. "well.. could we... go get on of those 'stuffed animals' you were talking about Papa? I've.... never had one of those.... I don't know what they are papa..." She closed her eyes and buried her reddened face into his chest, trying to hide her embarrassment at her lack of comprehension what a stuffed animal was. All she knew, was that she wanted one.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:45 pm
Little ones are always so easy to please, he thought as he held her in his lap. He wasn’t really willing to let the small female go. Her body was warmer than his. And really if all it took was telling her of presents and a home, the Scotsman was sure that her co-dependency would be easily won. She had already tried to comfort him by stroking his palm when he spoke of his lost ’daughter’. A lie he would have to tell the house staff about so they would know that they would have to other lie or keep their traps shut if the girl asked about them. Other things would have to be done to make her room something she may enjoy as well. He would have to ask her favorite colors and have the room painted. But all in good time, he smirked inwardly as the girl made a strange sound against him. He didn’t find it unpleasant considering the noise was because of his affection towards her. Yes, those easy to please are easy to control, he thought as her eyes looked up into his deep red ones.
He wondered what this aunt of Eden’s had let the child do all day. It was slightly absurd to him that she hadn’t even heard of a stuffed animal before. It was slightly amusing too. It seemed this aunt had done most if not all the work in breaking this girl’s spirit. Now all ’Papa’ had to do was build her up again and bring her back down when it suited his purpose. “How awful,” he said running his long strong fingers threw her hair, “Dinna worry my little cupcake, I will try my best to explain to you what a stuffed animal is.” Cold lips kissed the top of her head softly before he started to speak again. “They are fuzzy soft cloth figures that have been stuffed with plush or stuffing. Usually in the form of a bear or some sort of cute animal.” He really didn’t try to plant a picture in her mind it would only ruin her delight when she saw them first hand. Strangely Douglas wanted to capture that amusing moment. Though now other things were on his mind.
Taking out his cell phone with one hand, he kept the other around the small girl as he started to bring up a text message. Unlike most vampires, Douglas didn’t fear or reject future advancement. They were useful things. “Now I think my staff can handle painting your room while we are gone… What are your favorite colors? Pink perhaps?” That thought almost sickened him. He hoped she wouldn't agree to that color. Or at least told him some other colors so pink would just accent the room instead of being its soul color. He typed the message out easily with one hand. The other hand was busy rubbing or scratching the girl’s back softly. He looked to her with a smile that showed bright white teeth and perhaps his slightly longer canines. But it was a pleasant smile, and he hoped she would suggest colors soon so he could go back to holding her while they road along.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:48 pm
♫Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ξ∂ҽϞ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♫
—¤÷(`[¤* *¤]´)÷¤— That hold was all Eden needed. Her papa, holding her to his body. She wanted it. Craved it. Needed it to calm herself. she didn't want to be released when she had never been so comfortable in the hold of a male that she could remember. He spoke, and brushed fingers gently through her hair. she winced only slightly when he caught a tangle. She was extremely tender headed. Catching snags with a brush was often painful, if the snags were big enough not to come out. It was why she had learned how to brush her own hair. She had dreaded the days when her heavy handed aunt would do her hair for parties, or other social engagements, as it meant terrible tugging upon her blond locks for at least an hour, if she could sit still. Most times, she couldn't, and the process took much longer.
When Douglas assured her that he would explain stuffed animal, she looked to him with rapt attention. Her eyes scanned his face, listening to the description in something of awe. He described the animal made of cloth and her eyes widened in wonder. she was excited. She was going to have her own pet! Well, sort of anyways. She smiled and looked to him. "So... they come in... kitties... and.. puppies... and do they come in bunnies too Papa?" Eden smiled in wonder, hoping that they came in bunnies. She had always wanted a rabbit. She didn't think it would be allowed for her to own a real one in her Papa's home, but a stuffed animal would work just as well.
When he took something out of his pocket that looked like a phone, she reached for it gently, but then pulled her hand back. She needed to be polite. She wasn't supposed to reach for things. It normally got her a swat on the hand. Eden even gave a small rub to her retracted hand. Something out of habit, rather then pain. When he asked what he favorite colors were, Eden had to think on it. Crawling more into the crook of her papa's free arm, she rested her head on his chest and looked at the strange phone in his hand. 'I like... green Papa. And.. blue... The colors that look like water... and the sea... Auntie had paintings of the sea. they were pretty. I... can... have the sea colors?" She asked tentatively. She didn't want to ask too much, but they were her favorite.
His smile was divine. Eden beamed and gently scramble up to hiss his cheek, even as he rubbed at her back gently. She smiled, making the soft sound she had made earlier once more, and hugged her arms around his arm. She wouldn't let go. not until she had to. She removed one hand, only to scratch at the collar that was laden thick around her neck, before replacing it to act as a vice around her papa's arm.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:48 pm
When Douglas felt the small girl flinch, he stopped his finger movement through her hair. The vampire didn’t want to cause any discomfort to his little ’daughter’… Well, at least not at this moment. So he just contentedly ran his hand over her hair. Much like if he was petting her. Just soft movements, because her long blonde locks were very pleasant to feel. And since he was the master, he knew it was his right to do it. Though his hand did come to a resting spot on her side as he began to tell the small female of stuffed animals. He figured it was easier for her to pay attention that way. Douglas couldn’t help but smile, just a tad, as she looked into his face as he gave his most simplistic explanation of the stuffed toy. Her cute eyes widening with the idea of them, caused the hand to give her a small squeeze. It pleased him very much that she seemed entranced by the very idea of them. “Yes of course, my sugar dumpling,” he said after she had finished naming off animals she would like to purchase, “I am sure we can find you any animal you please.” A long strong finger gave the tip of her nose a small soft tap. It had meant to raise another giggle form her, before he had reached for his phone.
Of course he had seen the small hand raise to reach for his phone. Douglas probably would have let her see it if she wanted to. There was nothing yet within it that wouldn’t be her eyes. But when she quickly retracted her had Douglas couldn’t help but smirk. She has been taught well. Probably for the best, I don’t want to have to teach her certain things were off limits later. This thought made him think of all the rooms he would have to say were off limits, or perhaps knock only, or only if the door is open already. It made him wonder how she would handle that. From what the Scottish vampire had gathered, the ’Aunty’ had beaten or disciplined most of the feistiness that children had out of Eden.Which gave Douglas the advantage he probably would have missed with a child that was not so trained. He could give her that fun, the love, the freedom, everything that every child desperately wanted. And when he would take these things away when he displeased her there was already something she hated and feared to help him punish her, but still maintain his good guy appeal.
“Colors of the ocean, pudding?” he said with a small tilt of his head. His smile to her broadened a little bit. Good no pink! Quickly he typed out the text to his butler. He knew all would be ready for their return. Or least in the process of being ready. If they weren’t a good way through by the time the lord of the house came back. Many would be punished, and blood would fill him up that night. Instead of his usual small takings from the staff. Eden would come to find that most of the people that worked for him wore long sleeves or high collared outfits. He usually tried to take from places that people usually could hide. And of course there were the midnight blood orgy he was fond of. Which he would have to keep under wraps from the small girl. But that would be easy. The girl would probably be sleepy at night enough that she wouldn’t come and bother him.
The car started to slow causing Douglas to look out the window. They had stopped at a large strip mall sort of avenue. Though this one was much more upscale then most of what people considered strip malls. “Ah, we’re here,” he gave a squeeze to his little blonde doll before scooting out of the now open door. Of course it seemed that the first place they had stopped at was toy store. “Stay around, and make sure every thing is shipped properly,” he said to the driver holding a hand out to the small girl to help her out, “I don’t care what the cost, make sure it arrives today or tomorrow to the house. And stick close incase she has some items she wants to keep with her in the car.” Looking now to the small girl he got down to a knee. Taking up both of her hands, “Now my cute little tatter tot lets have some fun.”
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:50 pm
♫Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ξ∂ҽϞ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♫
—¤÷(`[¤* *¤]´)÷¤— The assurance that they could find whatever animal Eden wished made the little girl happy. She was overjoyed that she would be able to have something of a toy. She had seen many children with toys, but never, has she herself had one. She simply wanted a friends that she could tell everything to, that wouldn't give away her secrets. that was what a toy did, wasn't it? It listened to the secrets she wanted to say, and never repeated them. It would have her full trust, and keep it eternally. When the small tap to her nose came, Eden gave a giggle, letting her cheeks blush up as she readjusted herself to snuggle against her papa once more.
She nodded as he once more asked about the colors of her room. He asked, as if to make certain, and she wanted him to know that he'd succeeded with what she'd ordered. She hardly even noticed as the car began to slow down. She was far too content simply sitting in her papa's lap. However, when he announced that they had arrived at their destination, Eden moved from her spot to press her eyes to the window to see the place that had stuffed animals. It was a full blown toy store, and her eyes lit up happily. she pressed her nose gently to the glass, then pulled back quickly, looking to her papa.
Douglas had scooted out, and Eden quickly took his hand and got out of the car. her dress got in her way a bit, and she swiped it away quickly. Her papa was talking to the driver. She wouldn't be rude and interrupt them. It was a big person conversation. She had to respect that. It was soemthing she'd been slapped severely for quite a few times. She didn't want to be slapped by her Papa. She didn't like being slapped, because it meant that she got hurt. She shivered a bit, and then watched her Papa turn to her and get down on his knee. Her eyes were immediately upon his. Both of her hands were in his. She smiled, and took her hands form his and threw them around his neck when he said they were going to have fun. She giggled softly. 'Let's go Papa!" She pulled back a bit, smiling. She didn't expect to be carried. She was a big girl. She didn't know about being held an d coddled. Sure, there had been affection form her aunt, but there was no coddling. No babying. She was a well behaved, and well-mannered child.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:54 pm
The fair haired female was just too adorable. Douglas was amused greatly by her antics. Her cute little nose pressed up against the glass of the car as she took in the sight of the toy store. It was almost a shame to move to get out. But there were things to be done, and really Douglas didn’t want to be out and about for too long. While it was relatively safe for him to be out during the day, the sun was no friend of his. Especially to the vampire’s red eyes, who were sensitive even in the darkest room. But he couldn’t pass up seeing his little ’daughter’ run about and pick up what ever she liked. Plus, it gave the opportunity for the girl’s room to be put in order. So the Scot had left the car and given his instructions to the driver. But his attention from the girl wasn’t gone for long. It was the day he was to make her feel like the most special thing to him, which would make any punishment or disappointment in her all the more upsetting to her. Build her up so that her falls will be even more painful. At least that was what the plan was. Douglas was sure he had guessed her personality right.
Holding her in the hug for as long as she stayed there, the blonde vampire smiled. The pair had only known each other for perhaps thirty minuets and it would seem to the outside world that she was his daughter. She was rather affectionate creature. That pleased Douglas, for that was what he had wanted. A creature he could control fully. He kissed her forehead as he stood back up to his full height. Aye this girl will be an easy conquest, he thought as his hand took up hers once more. His driver had a pair of sunglasses held out to the vampire, and the fit vampire placed them on his face. “Now, don’t worry about how many or how much anything is. Papa has enough to probably buy everything in this store five times over. Just enjoy yourself,” he had said as they started towards and then entered the store.
The lighting was bright, which made the vampire very thankful for the glasses, and there was soft hip hop sounding music playing. Chubby children were running around all over the place, their parents just laughing as they fought over some toy that there were still plenty of on the shelf. Things were noisy. A small sneer came over his face for only a moment. This place is sickening, he thought before turning the sneer into a smile. Perhaps he could have noticed the children laughing or hugging their parents for bringing them. But really they were few and far between and the vampire took no real notice of them. His girl at his side wouldn’t behave like those screaming brats. His girl would probably be the most well behaved of them all. “Okay my little cabbage what do you want to look at first?” He gave her hand a small squeeze slowly leading her further into the large toy shop.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:57 pm
♫Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ξ∂ҽϞ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♫
—¤÷(`[¤* *¤]´)÷¤— With Douglas taking her hand, Eden smiled and walked at his side. Even though she was very excited, she moved slow enough to remain with her Papa. She wouldn't move ahead. her free hand gave an itch to the collar that rested around her neck. It made the charms jingle upon it. The creation was rather heavy on her neck, and under the sun's heat, she was hot in her dress, and under her collar. She'd never complain, as it wasn't what she was supposed to do. However, it was an annoying feeling to be so hot.
As they drew to the front of the store, Eden was told that she wasn't to worry about quantity or price. She tilted her head to this thought, as she'd never really gone shopping. Simply nodding her head, Eden kept hold of her Papa's hand. Once inside the store, the lighting was odd. Nothing like the warm glow form her aunt's house, or the fires and natural light of the bazaar. there was music playing faintly in the background somwhere. Eden wondered where it was coming form. She couldn't ignore the fact that there were children her age, slightly older, and even younger, runnign about and screeching. it hurt her ears. She looked to her papa, and squeezed his hand a little tighter. she wouldn't run around. She wouldn't scream. she wanted to find what she'd been promised. That was all.
When a child ran past her with what she though was a stuffed animal in hand, Eden looked the way she had come, seeing a large archway and an alcove beyond. her eyes widened as she saw rows of stuffed bunnies, bears, and even some animals she didn't recognize. Hearing her papa ask her a question, she gently pulled upon his hand, not wanting to lose him in the chaos, as she tugged him towards the archway and the store of stuffed animals beyond.
With a smile she finally let go of her Papa's hand when they were through the archway. There didn't appear to be any other children in the alcove. She smiled and carefully took a few steps towards the shelves, looking around in amazement. She didn't linger far from her papa, but looked around dazed. She grabbed the first beautiful animal she saw. She couldn't tell what it was, but she liked it's color, and hugged it. Feeling it's soft fur she smiled, putting it down, and grabbing another, and another. It brought Eden great delight to touch each animal. Each pretty color and soft fur touching her skin made the little girl smile. She pulled owls, bears, horses, rabbits, pigs, and more off the shelves, looking at them carefully, until she was surrounded by a small menagerie that she had made upon the floor. She giggled softly and looked to the animals and pet the larger ones that stood on their own. Simply playing with the stuffed animals brought her glee. She smiled and sat down with them carefully, calmly looking over all of them, unperturbed by the noise that continued around her. When she looked up to her papa, she smiled gently, showing him a stuffed dog that she had picked out. She offered it to him gently, wondering what he'd say.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:00 pm
There were many things, the vampire supposed they must get today. Toys were to be first because they were the most fun. Besides, the child said she had never been shopping before. What better place for her to get into the swing of things then going after things that were much more fun then clothing. Though they would half to make a stop for that as well. He couldn’t help but think the girl would want something else to wear then that dark dress that now hung on her body. He could only imagine that overly air-conditioned toy store would be a slight comfort to her. He was perfectly comfortable while holding the girl’s hand. And since he had been holding her earlier, the warmth was still held by his middle as well. Both excited to start the day and eager to get it over with, Douglas let his little girl slightly drag him over to the more private spot of the stuffed animal.
Once there he was rather glad to be away from most of the noise. It still hummed in the background, but the stuffed animals provided a lovely barrier to most of the louder screeching. The sight enclosing also provided softer lights. Thanks be to Thee, he smiled a little more taking off his glasses as the girl’s hand slipped from his. Douglas wasn’t too worried about keeping her near him. They had been close ever since she had been bought. So it was nice to have a little space. Plus he could find a spot to watch his cupcake run around and pick her play things. Scanning the room, he found a small set of a chair and a stool. They were certainly meant for smaller children. But that didn’t stop the tall vampire from plopping down into the stool. Stretching out his long legs and leaning against the opposite wall of plush animals, the red eyed Scot enjoyed watching his girl’s growing collection. She could have a whole zoo for all he really cared.
Then the dog was presented to him, Douglas nodded and reached out a hand to it. Not taking it from her but merely scratching some behind its ear as if it were a real pet. “Ye are gonna have a time naming them all, my little truffle,” he chuckled moving his hand to her face. Giving it a small stroke as he might to animal as well he continued, “But that is half the fun. You will learn, pudding.” He chuckled giving her cheek a kiss, before pushing on his knees to help himself stand up. Swiftly putting his glasses back on, he said, “We’ll have to find someone to hold these while we continue shopping here. We will see how you feel about dolls and doll houses. Okay?” Bending over he swooped up a good many of the animals into his arms. “You will help Papa and stick close by so he doesn’t lose in this mess of ugly children,” he waited for her to pick up the few remaining stuffed ’pets’ before leaving the enclosed area.
He was quick to find a worker, which was probably why his mood stayed happy as he instructed that these animals were only part of a larger purchase. Dumping the stuffed animals into the workers arm and then turning to his little girl, getting on a knee again. “Pick one if you wish, sugar bun, to carry with you in the store, the rest must go and get tallied for purchase,” he smiled at her, happy to hear the worker call for some assistance with the large arm full of animals. Perhaps they would be followed and he wouldn’t have to worry about carrying anything any more. Douglas liked being waited on. That was for sure.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:03 pm
♫Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ξ∂ҽϞ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♫
—¤÷(`[¤* *¤]´)÷¤— The reaction her Papa gave to the dog was a little surprising. She'd half expected him to take the thing form her and inspect it. instead, he gently pet it behind the ears as if it were a real puppy. It made ededn give a giggle as she hugged the dog back when her Papa had finished petting it. The pet from the dog, moved to Eden's face. She began to move her cheek against her papa's hand, needing more.The touch was thrilling. It was a treat, and she loved it. She didn't want it to go away. She tenderly stroked the dog's head as her papa told her about how fun it would be for her to name all her pets. And how it was half the fun. she smiled, looking at the little menagerie she had picked out. most were exotic animals that she had never seen. Lions, cheetahs, bears, gazelles, elephants. then the kiss came, and she beamed at her Papa, kissing his cheek in return. Then she watched as he stood and put back on his glasses. She wondered if he really needed them.
When he announced that they'd have to find someone to hold her animals, Eden frowned a bit. She didn't want to leave them. What if someone stole them? Or hurt them? She'd found them, and she needed to protect them. Surely, her papa would understand that. he would know that they were lost, as she was. confused in this new storm of movement, and needed someone to care for them. Yet, then he was talking about dolls. Those were something Eden knew about. she smiled and nodded, a bit reluctantly as he scooped up most of her menagerie. A few were left behind, and before the command to help, Eden already had those left over in her hands. She moved swiftly after her papa. there wouldn't be a big space between them. She didn't want to get lost. Besides, all her animals were with her Papa.
A strange man took her animals. Eden watched, with confusion and dread, as this man took her animals. They were hers. Why was her Papa handing over her animals? She frowned, reluctant to give over the ones she had in her arms. She kept them close, looking to her papa as he told her to pick one. She bit her lip gently. 'But... Papa.. he's not going to take them away is he? He's not going to hurt them? I'll... we'll... get them back right papa?" Her eyes were pleading. Hoping. Begging that her animals wouldn't be taken form her. She pouted a bit, trusting her Papa. surely, he wouldn't have her give them all up, to not have them returned. Especially to this man, who was a stranger. She handed over the other animals and kept an odd looking creature that she had found adorable. She took her Papa's hand once more, and looked concernedly at her others, hoping that they would be ok.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:06 pm
The vampire was utterly unaware of the small girl’s misgivings about his words. He wasn’t apt to explaining his actions. Douglas just did things that seemed right to him. She would learn in time, if she ever openly objected to him, that ’Papa’ knows best. A phrase that would probably be used frequently around her. The Scottish vampire really just wanted to get things over with too. No thought was given to whether she would understand what he was up to or not. A part of him just figured she would understand that they couldn’t continue shopping without having free hands to pick and choose. Douglas wasn’t about to carry all of them all over the store either. So to a sales representative the plush animals were given so he and his small girl would be free from the burdens. It was when he told her that she could pick one, that he realized something was amiss.
Shaded red eyes looked over the blonde head darling as she spoke her misgivings about handing over the animals. Already she had handed over the animals as she had been told, Like a good girl, so really Douglas wasn’t cross. Only slightly amused. It was already easy to see that she was attached to the inanimate things. That she cared if they were ’hurt’ or not by the salesperson, made the vampire laugh softly. As good natured as he could laugh, he moved so they were once more eye level. Looking into her dark eyes, the blonde vampire lifted his glasses so she could look him in the eye. “Now why woulda I let me sweet honey bun’s menagerie be placed in the hands of those that would bring them to harm. No, me little crumpet, they are taking them to get ready for transport home. You needn’t worry your pretty little head, they are quite safe and willa be waiting quite happily for you to take them home.” Satisfied with his words, the tall vampire let his sunglasses fall back down.
With a push off his legs, Douglas was standing once more. It was then looked to the small camel in her arms. It was rather a strange choice. He thought for sure that one of the more “accepted” stuffed animals would be chosen. An animal like a bear or bunny or even one of the dogs, but it was kind of nice to see she wasn’t going to chose something conventional. He held out his hand to her to take, and once it was held he would start towards the Dolls and their splendid houses. “Have you thought of names to give him yet? Or are ye gonna wait till later?”
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