| Abraxan
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Perth, AU (GMT +8)
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Hogwarts RPG Name:
Jasper Hart
Graduated
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|  ½ EagleBrain ♥ Creeperdoodle ♥ Raven Dor ♥ Berry ♥ ½ Team House Elf
And there was a sad fact of life, the girls wouldn't know any different... it hardly seemed fair. But she couldn't judge. There were aspects of her life that she could have done with not remembering, some people too. Still, she wasn't about to go meddling in the woman's life, she was a grown up, and could handle her own problems. She didn't belief in fate or luck or any of that rubbish, but she did believe that the universe didn't throw at you anything you couldn't handle. True to her form, the topic of conversation was difficult for her to carry, so she let it die. What was she supposed to say, really? Emily was simply far too awkward for these things and she doubted the frail woman needed an in your face pep-talk on getting over it.
Her eyes only widened as Vic continued with her assessment of her as a parent. Clothed, yes... and cleaned too, the L word again - she was unsure about this one, and the rest give or take a little, it was on the money. So she wasn't doing bad, she knew she wasn't doing bad. But she still couldn't fathom herself being great. Emily shrugged, "He won't die in my care, I suppose that is something..." a small victory if nothing else. Her smile was probably what deceived her in this instance, the boy, regardless of his challenges was a welcome addition to her life. "Mmm, interesting is one way of putting it... but watching him is entertaining in itself." It was taking some getting used to, but he was at least excited and appreciative of magic, however simple the charm or potion.
Curve balls, she wasn't wrong there. And they had a tendency to come in two's or three's. Or at least, it had for her. First with Gavin, then with Zeke.. between the two of them, she hardly recognised her life anymore. "He's an amazing role model... but I do wonder how Zeke's adjusting to everything, he gets a little clingy sometimes." It wasn't something she was overly concerned about, but she was keeping tabs on it. Gavin with his nieces was most definitely a sight to see, she'd had he fair share of observation time at breakfasts and at his place too. She always wondered how he got to work looking as good as he did with two girls to help get ready in the mornings. Of course, his looks were naturally godly, he didn't need to try at it. Effortless. "Actually, he was the one that suggested I adopt him... otherwise I was only going to foster him until he found a proper home." And well, that didn't happen. It took some convincing, but with Zeke being adamant on it, and with Gavin's support, she could hardly say no. At any rate, she wasn't at all concerned about Gavin questioning the relationship and whether that was a product of trust or arrogance, she didn't know - but ultimately it didn't matter. They'd had the discussion, and neither of them were going anywhere.
The conversation conveniently lulled at Zeke's approach, and she couldn't help but shake her head lightly at him before slipping her wand from her wrist holster. "Errr whooooops?" she repeated the boys words, a brow raised as she worked on removing the liquid. Boys were dirty, and Zeke was no exception to this apparently unspoken rule.
Shooooooooooot. She was cleaning it, that meant no going home to change and shower and prolong returning to daycare. Uggghhh. He turned his head away from his jumper and looked to the lady. It had happened to her before? "Sucks you lost too," he pointed out with a shrug, and of course professionals would get squirted as well. Someone always had to lose, but he felt cheated, because he had technically won too!
He turned back to Emily, he could probably use this to his advantage. "You know... if you played with me, I wouldn't have to lose, and get icky." Just saying, he didn't mind playing by himself, but it'd be better with her. Bonding time and all that stuff.
She could already see where he was going with this, and the answer was no. But instead of bursting his bubble just yet, she opted for the more subtle approach. "And who's to say I won't wipe the ring with you?" She may have adopted him, but she wasn't about to go soft on him. Emily didn't make a habit of letting people win, not unless it benefited her. But of course, where were her manners? ...
"Zeke, this is my friend Victoria... and this, this is Zeke." She looked between the two. There. They were acquainted, she'd done her social duty.
Wipe the ring with him, them were fighting words. If she didn't want to play now, then at least he knew he could make her play later. And if he was lucky enough to win, then she might even want a rematch!!! .. but he'd need to practice.
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And here was his golden opportunity. Victoria played before, and she was nice looking. "You wanna play with me, Victoria? I can let you win so you don't get your nice clothes dirty," he offered, smiling brightly.
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