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Established in February of 2016, Scamander Zoo ironically can be found in a small, run-down opera house across from the London Zoo that non-wizard folk have a habit of overlooking, though this is a mere façade to keep things Muggle Worthy. Once a ticket has been purchased at the reception desk inside the central hall of the opera house, a grandoise staircase leads the way to a set of golden double doors.
Crossing the threshold causes everything to transform and takes the visitor to the zoo's lobby where various fountain beasts await. Free maps of the zoo, creature pamphlets, and fliers can be picked up here. To the left is the gift shop, and the bustling food court is to the right. Moving forward is the Childrens' Playground, which is decorated to resemble a classic playground accompanied with a Hogwarts-esque tree fort and a variety of kid-friendly creatures roaming around such as the Flobberworm, Crup, Kneazle, Puffskein, Niffler, and Demiguise.
The zoo beyond, however, definitely has a wide range of beasts -- from the mundane to extremely violent, the common and unfamiliar. You are sure to get your fill of magical creatures by visiting all of the different enclosures: African Safari, Aquatic Reef, Bird Nest, Gnome Garden, Grecian Parthenon, Horse Paddocks, Insect and Pest Dwelling, Mooncalf Field, Reptile and Amphibian House, Spider Web, Troll Enclosure, and the Westward Expansion.
OOC: Feel free to utilize this spreadsheet as a reference for all of the creatures present at the zoo that your characters may be seeing on their visit. If you have a character that is already employed or wants to work at the zoo, you may add them to the list and role-play them here.
Like Camillo, Anita never bothered hiding how she felt about him. Why should she? This had been the B-E-S-T relationship she had ever been in and she had never been happier. Camillo was quite the catch and not because he was incredibly hot, but because he treated her right and he was always patient with her. And he paid her some great compliments. She beamed so brilliantly, her dimple showed deeper than usual. “Aren’t you the sweetest?” For that, Anita kissed Camillo on his cheek: a loud smack! If it drew attention from other patrons at the zoo, she didn’t care. At present, she felt like a teenage girl again.
Apparently Camillo felt as though he were a teenage boy? He was so silly and such a sport for playing along! Anita legit giggled as she watched him run in slow mo. Really now, this would have been golden to catch on camera. There was more giggling as she was captured in Camillo’s arms. “Rabid Jarvey happily surrenders to Ugly Gnome!’’ Oh no. Her Gnome was causing injury to someone. “Sorry,’’ she called to whomever it was. “He’s just having the time of his life.’’
There was the dimple he loved so much! AND a kiss on the cheek for being the sweetest. "I'm afraid I might just be," Camilo replied with a smile just as bright as Anita's. He did not care either if their minor PDA drew attention from the people around them. That's right, everyone - you're looking at the cutest couple in London.
"And they lived happily ever after," he concluded their factually inaccurate story (he wasn't entirely sure if Jarveys and gnomes could get along or whatever, he was seriously not paying attention to the enclosures) and gave his girlfriend a peck on the forehead before releasing her. After waving in apology at the injured dude, he immediately turned to Annie and denied her claim. "That's not true, I was only having the appropriate amount of fun a mature grownup has in a zoo. Race you to the Horse Paddocks!!!" With that, he took off running!
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Such a handsome cheater :3
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Originally Posted by Sunflower
There was the dimple he loved so much! AND a kiss on the cheek for being the sweetest. "I'm afraid I might just be," Camilo replied with a smile just as bright as Anita's. He did not care either if their minor PDA drew attention from the people around them. That's right, everyone - you're looking at the cutest couple in London.
"And they lived happily ever after," he concluded their factually inaccurate story (he wasn't entirely sure if Jarveys and gnomes could get along or whatever, he was seriously not paying attention to the enclosures) and gave his girlfriend a peck on the forehead before releasing her. After waving in apology at the injured dude, he immediately turned to Annie and denied her claim. "That's not true, I was only having the appropriate amount of fun a mature grownup has in a zoo. Race you to the Horse Paddocks!!!" With that, he took off running!
Now that was a title that Anita would grab and wear physically if she could. Just one minor change: cutest couple in the world. It would be a truer title then. The young woman giggled again {it most likely was among the first giggles that would ensue throughout the date}. “Happily ever after forever,” she remarked giddily. Just like she and Camillo would be one day too?
The appropriate amount of fun? Really, Camillo Aguilar? Annie hadn’t the time to respond between the forehead kiss and the words. Her brain fully registered Camillo’s challenge at the exact moment he took off running. “CHEATER!” But already she was following, letting her long legs take her as quickly as they could towards the horse paddock. Where was that, anyway? Annie didn’t know but she figured it was a good start to simply follow that energetic boyfriend of hers.
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”Oooni-corns!”
Conley sighed. Radhika had been going on about wanting to see the unicorns since they had announced they were going to the zoo a few days ago. He wasn’t really sure what her fascination was with the creatures. He figured it had something to do with their shiny manes and horns and hooves. ”Yes mon cheri, we will see the unicorns. But they are on the other side of the zoo. Maybe we can see something else first? The mooncalfs perhaps?” Conley looked over at Sachin for help.
”No! Oooni-corns!” she repeated tugging on Papa’s hand. Her sparkly tennis shoes dug into the ground as she tried to get the adults to follow her. It didn’t matter that she was trying to get them to go in the wrong direction. She just really wanted to see the unicorns. ”Daddy… make Papa go to Oooni-corns!”
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Con & Radhi! <3
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Originally Posted by Krel Ansell
”Oooni-corns!”
Conley sighed. Radhika had been going on about wanting to see the unicorns since they had announced they were going to the zoo a few days ago. He wasn’t really sure what her fascination was with the creatures. He figured it had something to do with their shiny manes and horns and hooves. ”Yes mon cheri, we will see the unicorns. But they are on the other side of the zoo. Maybe we can see something else first? The mooncalfs perhaps?” Conley looked over at Sachin for help.
”No! Oooni-corns!” she repeated tugging on Papa’s hand. Her sparkly tennis shoes dug into the ground as she tried to get the adults to follow her. It didn’t matter that she was trying to get them to go in the wrong direction. She just really wanted to see the unicorns. ”Daddy… make Papa go to Oooni-corns!”
Sachin thought there couldn’t have been a more perfect day for today’s family trip. The weather was warm and there was the feeling of a good day being ahead in the air. Even if his and Conley’s elder child was acting up. Radhika clearly had taken a liking for animals and creatures from an early age, something which he thought was good for her. This taught her to love them and gave her a sense of responsibility whenever there was a chance to care for them. The younger man shifted the baby carrier basket in his hand as he met Conley’s gaze. Clearly the husband needed some assistance.
Sachin reached out to take Radhika’s hand and spoke to her patiently in Hindi. “We’ll see the unicorns soon, Radhi. They’re not going anywhere. Besides, all of these other creatures want to meet the little fairy they’ve heard so much about. Don’t you think they would be sad if you didn’t take time to visit them?” He pinched Radhika’s cheek lightly then peered down at the basket. Good. Levi was still fast asleep, his sister's tantrum leaving him unbothered.
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Text Cut: Sachin and Levi ^_^
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
Sachin thought there couldn’t have been a more perfect day for today’s family trip. The weather was warm and there was the feeling of a good day being ahead in the air. Even if his and Conley’s elder child was acting up. Radhika clearly had taken a liking for animals and creatures from an early age, something which he thought was good for her. This taught her to love them and gave her a sense of responsibility whenever there was a chance to care for them. The younger man shifted the baby carrier basket in his hand as he met Conley’s gaze. Clearly the husband needed some assistance.
Sachin reached out to take Radhika’s hand and spoke to her patiently in Hindi. “We’ll see the unicorns soon, Radhi. They’re not going anywhere. Besides, all of these other creatures want to meet the little fairy they’ve heard so much about. Don’t you think they would be sad if you didn’t take time to visit them?” He pinched Radhika’s cheek lightly then peered down at the basket. Good. Levi was still fast asleep, his sister's tantrum leaving him unbothered.
She let go of Papa’s hand and grabbed hold of Daddy’s and started tugging him in the same direction as Papa. Daddy was usually the easier of the two to get to do things. But stopped tugging when he started talking. She looked up at him with big brown eyes. She was about to agree when she noticed Daddy was looking at the baby again. Ugh… he was boring and cried a lot. (Although she did enjoy watching him laugh.) ”But Daaddddy…’ she whined hoping to get his attention again.
Conley knew that tone. Someone was feeling jealous again. He didn’t blame her. Not always at least. She was too young to fully understand that Levi needed more attention then she did right now. ”Alright mon coeur. That’s enough. Daddy’s right. They’ll still be there if we don’t go see them right away. Let’s go see the fairies. “ They were in the direction Radhika was tugging them and would likely be a good distraction. He glanced up at Sachin with a smile. Stubborn though she was, Conley loved their daughter.
Oh no... Papa was using his unhappy voice. Radhika looked up at him, lip trembling a little until - Fairies? If there was something Radhika loved more then unicorns it was fairies. They too were sparkly and shiny and they flied! "Ohhhkay. Come-on Daddy!" She giggled and then let go of Daddy's hand and started marching off. Again, in the wrong direction.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Con & Radhi! <3
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Originally Posted by Krel Ansell
She let go of Papa’s hand and grabbed hold of Daddy’s and started tugging him in the same direction as Papa. Daddy was usually the easier of the two to get to do things. But stopped tugging when he started talking. She looked up at him with big brown eyes. She was about to agree when she noticed Daddy was looking at the baby again. Ugh… he was boring and cried a lot. (Although she did enjoy watching him laugh.) ”But Daaddddy…’ she whined hoping to get his attention again.
Conley knew that tone. Someone was feeling jealous again. He didn’t blame her. Not always at least. She was too young to fully understand that Levi needed more attention then she did right now. ”Alright mon coeur. That’s enough. Daddy’s right. They’ll still be there if we don’t go see them right away. Let’s go see the fairies. “ They were in the direction Radhika was tugging them and would likely be a good distraction. He glanced up at Sachin with a smile. Stubborn though she was, Conley loved their daughter.
Oh no... Papa was using his unhappy voice. Radhika looked up at him, lip trembling a little until - Fairies? If there was something Radhika loved more then unicorns it was fairies. They too were sparkly and shiny and they flied! "Ohhhkay. Come-on Daddy!" She giggled and then let go of Daddy's hand and started marching off. Again, in the wrong direction.
Of course Radika’s tugging on his hand was nothing more to Sachin than her pulling on his finger when she was just a newborn. That’s how he thought of it, anyway. Which made it all the more unbelievable to him that she was growing up so quickly and had already learnt to walk and talk to an extent. Yes, he knew he could be a pushover most of the time, especially when it came to their daughter but he was trying to curb that habit. One of the last things he and Conley needed was Radhika to grow up spoiled by getting whatever she wanted. Sachin met those big brown eyes {so much like his}, quite prepared to attempt once more to convince her to behave because goodness! This child could be stubborn!
Sachin in turn knew that tone of Conley’s. He was about to lightly chastise his husband if Radhika cried but there was no need. He simply laughed as he watched the little girl pull away and started off in the wrong direction. “Radhi! You’re going the wrong way.” Then he grinned over at Con. “She gets her stubbornness from you,” he teased fondly. Radhika was not biologically either of theirs but had a few of the mens’ traits. Who could tell if more would be developed later? The man casually glanced down at Levi as they set off again. “Imagine he sleeps through all of his sister’s loud tantrums,’’ he mused. Levi certainly {so far} was the quieter of their two children.
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Text Cut: Two cute Boys
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
Of course Radika’s tugging on his hand was nothing more to Sachin than her pulling on his finger when she was just a newborn. That’s how he thought of it, anyway. Which made it all the more unbelievable to him that she was growing up so quickly and had already learnt to walk and talk to an extent. Yes, he knew he could be a pushover most of the time, especially when it came to their daughter but he was trying to curb that habit. One of the last things he and Conley needed was Radhika to grow up spoiled by getting whatever she wanted. Sachin met those big brown eyes {so much like his}, quite prepared to attempt once more to convince her to behave because goodness! This child could be stubborn!
Sachin in turn knew that tone of Conley’s. He was about to lightly chastise his husband if Radhika cried but there was no need. He simply laughed as he watched the little girl pull away and started off in the wrong direction. “Radhi! You’re going the wrong way.” Then he grinned over at Con. “She gets her stubbornness from you,” he teased fondly. Radhika was not biologically either of theirs but had a few of the mens’ traits. Who could tell if more would be developed later? The man casually glanced down at Levi as they set off again. “Imagine he sleeps through all of his sister’s loud tantrums,’’ he mused. Levi certainly {so far} was the quieter of their two children.
”Mmm?” Conley was busy paying attention to Radhika as she continued her wobbly determined march ahead of them. As they walked, Conley slipped his hand into Sachin’s free hand. It wasn’t often they had the time to spend together like this and when they did, Conley liked to make the most of it. And while he missed having romantic alone time with his husband, he wouldn’t trade one tirade, dirty diaper, or sleepless night for anything. Sachin had made his dream of having a family come true and as it had been a dream he had given up on long ago. "Yes, well, you've certainly taught her how to use those big brown eyes of hers to get what she wants." He smiled at Sachin. "And he? Well, I'm sure he'll be the patient one just like you." although he did wonder what traits Levi might develop as he got older. Perhaps he too would be stubborn and impulsive like his sister. Merlin help them if that was the case.
Up ahead came a big excited squeal and the sound of clumsy running. Clearly Radhika has seen the fairies."Radi, walk…wa-"
Her feet were too fast for her body. Or her body was too fast for her feet. Either way she stumbled and fell, bouncing slightly as she landed. She sort of just sat there for a moment trying to figure out what happened. Then she looked at her hands. "Oooo…
"-lk." He didn't hurry over to her. Sometimes she picked herself up and toddled off again. Today didn't seem like one of those days. Or was it? He stopped behind her. "We're okay. Right?" He squatted down next to her. "What do we do when we fall mon coeur?"
She sniffed. "Pick up me." She rubbed her hands on her tights and then pushed herself up, butt up in the air for a moment as she found her balance. Then she was off again.
"That's right. We pick ourselves up…" He watched her go then looked up at Sachin. "And that she gets from you." He straightened up again and followed after their daughter. She had fairies to see after all!
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Con & Radhi! <3
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Originally Posted by Krel Ansell
”Mmm?” Conley was busy paying attention to Radhika as she continued her wobbly determined march ahead of them. As they walked, Conley slipped his hand into Sachin’s free hand. It wasn’t often they had the time to spend together like this and when they did, Conley liked to make the most of it. And while he missed having romantic alone time with his husband, he wouldn’t trade one tirade, dirty diaper, or sleepless night for anything. Sachin had made his dream of having a family come true and as it had been a dream he had given up on long ago. "Yes, well, you've certainly taught her how to use those big brown eyes of hers to get what she wants." He smiled at Sachin. "And he? Well, I'm sure he'll be the patient one just like you." although he did wonder what traits Levi might develop as he got older. Perhaps he too would be stubborn and impulsive like his sister. Merlin help them if that was the case.
Up ahead came a big excited squeal and the sound of clumsy running. Clearly Radhika has seen the fairies."Radi, walk…wa-"
Her feet were too fast for her body. Or her body was too fast for her feet. Either way she stumbled and fell, bouncing slightly as she landed. She sort of just sat there for a moment trying to figure out what happened. Then she looked at her hands. "Oooo…
"-lk." He didn't hurry over to her. Sometimes she picked herself up and toddled off again. Today didn't seem like one of those days. Or was it? He stopped behind her. "We're okay. Right?" He squatted down next to her. "What do we do when we fall mon coeur?"
She sniffed. "Pick up me." She rubbed her hands on her tights and then pushed herself up, butt up in the air for a moment as she found her balance. Then she was off again.
"That's right. We pick ourselves up…" He watched her go then looked up at Sachin. "And that she gets from you." He straightened up again and followed after their daughter. She had fairies to see after all!
Sachin immediately intertwined his fingers with his husband’s. The simple act always brought comfort to him whether or not he needed it. His gaze followed Radhika too, knowing that they had to keep a sharp eye on her. Her endless vat of energy always kept the two men guessing. It was tiring, it was amusing and it was endearing. Sachin chuckled, tearing his gaze away from the little girl before them for a while. “So you’re going to put all of the blame on me then?” he asked, his tone light and teasing. Yes, Sachin knew the effects he had on Conley when it came to his eyes. Not that he used the fact to his advantage intentionally. “I can picture that,” he continued. “Because what older sister didn’t need a younger brother to keep them in check?” It was sort of like his and Conley's relationship; Sachin was the calm and patient one while Conley got easily worked up.
He turned his head quickly at the sound of Radhi’s squeal followed by hastened footsteps. Why was he not surprised when he fell? Because it happened so many times before that he lost track. That girl was too energetic for her own good. Sachin followed Conley’s lead by not hurrying over to her. He was very supportive of this type of parenting by not fully babying Radhi. Fall, both literal and figurative, were a part of life and it was important that their daughter learnt that it was a must to pick herself back up after experiencing one.
See? He need not worry. Sachin smiled proudly as Radhi got to her feet. Sachin fondly patted her head. He was always amused by the way in which she picked herself up by pushing her butt into the air first. “Good going, love.” Big surprise there when she hurried off again. “Why, Mr. Singh-Phora! What a lovely compliment.” There was a huge smile on his face. “She gets it from both of us,” he clarified, peering down at Levi again. The baby who was just under a year yawned widely but his eyes remained closed. “Reckon he’ll be awake to see any of the creatures?” It always amazed him that babies and toddlers could sleep that much!
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Text Cut: The boys
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
Sachin immediately intertwined his fingers with his husband’s. The simple act always brought comfort to him whether or not he needed it. His gaze followed Radhika too, knowing that they had to keep a sharp eye on her. Her endless vat of energy always kept the two men guessing. It was tiring, it was amusing and it was endearing. Sachin chuckled, tearing his gaze away from the little girl before them for a while. “So you’re going to put all of the blame on me then?” he asked, his tone light and teasing. Yes, Sachin knew the effects he had on Conley when it came to his eyes. Not that he used the fact to his advantage intentionally. “I can picture that,” he continued. “Because what older sister didn’t need a younger brother to keep them in check?” It was sort of like his and Conley's relationship; Sachin was the calm and patient one while Conley got easily worked up.
He turned his head quickly at the sound of Radhi’s squeal followed by hastened footsteps. Why was he not surprised when he fell? Because it happened so many times before that he lost track. That girl was too energetic for her own good. Sachin followed Conley’s lead by not hurrying over to her. He was very supportive of this type of parenting by not fully babying Radhi. Fall, both literal and figurative, were a part of life and it was important that their daughter learnt that it was a must to pick herself back up after experiencing one.
See? He need not worry. Sachin smiled proudly as Radhi got to her feet. Sachin fondly patted her head. He was always amused by the way in which she picked herself up by pushing her butt into the air first. “Good going, love.” Big surprise there when she hurried off again. “Why, Mr. Singh-Phora! What a lovely compliment.” There was a huge smile on his face. “She gets it from both of us,” he clarified, peering down at Levi again. The baby who was just under a year yawned widely but his eyes remained closed. “Reckon he’ll be awake to see any of the creatures?” It always amazed him that babies and toddlers could sleep that much!
”How about one who only had brothers?” he asked to Sachin’s question. Conley had grown up as a middle brother in a family of three and while he didn’t get along with either of his brothers, they had spent a good portion of their childhoods keeping each other from getting big heads or into too much trouble. ”I’m glad she’ll have someone to grow up with. As much as my brothers and I argue, they always had my back.” He had also had Winnie, who, probably more so than his brothers, had always had his interest at heart. It was something Sachin hadn’t grown up with and sometimes Conley wondered if his husband would have ended up differently had he had someone.
Conley leaned into Sachin’s space, mostly because he could and not because he needed to, as he looked down at their son. ”Mmm… I’m sure he’ll wake up at some point. Probably for food, and not the animals.” He laughed. ”Or for a dirty nappy. Who’s turn is it to change him by the way? Yours I think….” It was more likely that it was his turn, but Conley wasn’t above trying to trick Sachin into nappy changes.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Con! <3
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Originally Posted by Krel Ansell
”How about one who only had brothers?” he asked to Sachin’s question. Conley had grown up as a middle brother in a family of three and while he didn’t get along with either of his brothers, they had spent a good portion of their childhoods keeping each other from getting big heads or into too much trouble. ”I’m glad she’ll have someone to grow up with. As much as my brothers and I argue, they always had my back.” He had also had Winnie, who, probably more so than his brothers, had always had his interest at heart. It was something Sachin hadn’t grown up with and sometimes Conley wondered if his husband would have ended up differently had he had someone.
Conley leaned into Sachin’s space, mostly because he could and not because he needed to, as he looked down at their son. ”Mmm… I’m sure he’ll wake up at some point. Probably for food, and not the animals.” He laughed. ”Or for a dirty nappy. Who’s turn is it to change him by the way? Yours I think….” It was more likely that it was his turn, but Conley wasn’t above trying to trick Sachin into nappy changes.
While expressing the sentiment, Sachin had not forgotten that his husband had two brothers; and since they were not so close, Sachin didn’t know them that well. Not as well as he knew Winnie, that is. “See? At least they didn’t leave you behind. Not completely, anyway.” He trained his gaze on Radhika again. “I hope these two are going to be close. It would be a pity having to use the rest of your old age trying to make them get along.” Sachin’s lips twitched upwards as he snuck a glance over at Conley.
Sachin seized the opportunity of Conley leaning closer to peck him on the cheek. “It’ll be either food or Radh’s chattering,” he prophesied confidently. Then he outright laughed. “Uh huh, because you think I wouldn’t be meticulous track of that. It’s actually your turn.” Sachin affectionately punched Conley on the arm. “Your brain’s clearly getting too old for this,” he continued, always enjoying teasing Conley about ageing. He meant it all good naturedly, of course. Growing old together with someone had once upon been nothing but a dream to him.
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Text Cut: Sachin
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
While expressing the sentiment, Sachin had not forgotten that his husband had two brothers; and since they were not so close, Sachin didn’t know them that well. Not as well as he knew Winnie, that is. “See? At least they didn’t leave you behind. Not completely, anyway.” He trained his gaze on Radhika again. “I hope these two are going to be close. It would be a pity having to use the rest of your old age trying to make them get along.” Sachin’s lips twitched upwards as he snuck a glance over at Conley.
Sachin seized the opportunity of Conley leaning closer to peck him on the cheek. “It’ll be either food or Radi’s chattering,” he prophesied confidently. Then he outright laughed. “Uh huh, because you think I wouldn’t be meticulous track of that. It’s actually your turn.” Sachin affectionately punched Conley on the arm. “Your brain’s clearly getting too old for this,” he continued, always enjoying teasing Conley about ageing. He meant it all good naturedly, of course. Growing old together with someone had once upon been nothing but a dream to him.[/COLOR]
"Siblings, mon amour, have a way of being both the greatest blessings and the worst curse. So long as they remember at the end of the day, they are stuck with each other, I'm sure they will be fine." He paused. "And if they don't, well, then that'll be your task, Mr. Ambassador. Because if you can't get two little peoples to get along, well, what did I hire you for?" He laughed then.
A loud laugh echoed from up head. It made Conley laugh even more. Radhika often echoed their laughter even when she didn't understand why they were laughing. "She is so silly, isn't she?" He beamed happily at Sachin. Every day, he was grateful that Sachin had agreed to go on this journey with him. That he had given him this gift. So far, he was pretty sure Sachin hadn't regretted it either.
"Da-ddeee!" She had found the fairies! She clapped her hands together and then toddled up to the enclosure. "I found!" She looked back at her dads and then then at the fairies. "Pap-aa!" Why were they taking so long? Was it the silly noisy Levi? Ugh. Maybe they should have left him behind. "Fairies!"
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
At eight years old, Aryan Zahid Atreyu-Rehman had visited the Scamander Zoo more times than he could count. But Bryony’s mommy worked here and sometimes when his fathers got too busy, they brought him here so that Aunty Hady could keep an eye on him. Ary wasn’t one to get into trouble but his three older siblings were off at Hogwarts so there wasn’t anyone to be with him during these times. Unless you counted Bry; she was his shadow apparently.
At the boundary surrounding the Mooncalf Field, Ary stood peering over at the beautiful creatures dwelling there. “Is the Mooncalf Dancing happening soons?’’ he asked no one in particular, his English having improved though he still had the habit of adding an ‘s’ at the end of words. His eyes were focused on the baby Mooncalves which he found rather adorable. If only he could touch one. Ary’s small hands gripped the enclosure boundary as he continued to focus on the creatures.
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Bryony may only be eight and a half years old but the amount of times she had been here at Scamanders was so numerous she no longer even attempted to try to guess how many times she had been here. This could be thanks to her mama being the vet for all the creatures that lived here. If that wasn't the greatest job ever, the small girl truly didn't know what was. Except for perhaps her papa's job being an Auror or her uncles having their own reserve for Hippogriffs and Dragons! And Koen being in a band! And-and being a Junior Ninja Warrior 'Princess'!!! The latter of those being HER dream obviously.
Most of the time when she accompanied her mama to Scamanders one of her siblings were here too or a cousin. However they were all away at Hogwarts. Which meant.. that a good portion of her time was spent with Aryan. Her bestie-est friend. Her boyiefwiend. Her person. She could spend all day, everyday with him and be perfectly happy.
Bouncing on her toes, her own tiny hands grasping at the enclosure bars that kept them separated from the mooncalfs, Bry glanced over at Ary when he spook. "They dance when the moon goes downs, 'member?" she reminded him softly. But she knew full well that he was asking about the show that the mooncalfs put on for the people that visited the zoo which would be happening soon. It was only a matter of someone from the staff magicially making the enclosure darker where the moon would shine down upon the mooncalf. She knew that he liked to watch this show, so they wouldn't be leaving the area until afterwards.
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SPOILER!!: Blond hair, blue eyed cutie! <3
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Originally Posted by Kolyander
Bryony may only be eight and a half years old but the amount of times she had been here at Scamanders was so numerous she no longer even attempted to try to guess how many times she had been here. This could be thanks to her mama being the vet for all the creatures that lived here. If that wasn't the greatest job ever, the small girl truly didn't know what was. Except for perhaps her papa's job being an Auror or her uncles having their own reserve for Hippogriffs and Dragons! And Koen being in a band! And-and being a Junior Ninja Warrior 'Princess'!!! The latter of those being HER dream obviously.
Most of the time when she accompanied her mama to Scamanders one of her siblings were here too or a cousin. However they were all away at Hogwarts. Which meant.. that a good portion of her time was spent with Aryan. Her bestie-est friend. Her boyiefwiend. Her person. She could spend all day, everyday with him and be perfectly happy.
Bouncing on her toes, her own tiny hands grasping at the enclosure bars that kept them separated from the mooncalfs, Bry glanced over at Ary when he spook. "They dance when the moon goes downs, 'member?" she reminded him softly. But she knew full well that he was asking about the show that the mooncalfs put on for the people that visited the zoo which would be happening soon. It was only a matter of someone from the staff magicially making the enclosure darker where the moon would shine down upon the mooncalf. She knew that he liked to watch this show, so they wouldn't be leaving the area until afterwards.
He’d give in to being her bestie-est friend but not her boyiefwiend. There was about six years still until he admitted to that. But similar to Bry, he could spend all day with her and be happy, maybe except those times when she accidentally injured him with her hyperness or when her hugs squeezed the lights out of him.
Ary kept his gaze focused on the baby mooncalf. He wanted one. Could he have one? Maybe if he asked Aunty Hady nicely she would say yes. Maybe he should ask Bry what she thought. Ary looked over at her at the same time she spoke up. “Tonight?” He thought there were special days when the dance was held but he wasn’t sure if today was one of those days. Again… maybe Aunty Hady would know. Bry would be right: the little boy loved watching the mooncalves dancing. “Woulds Aunty Hady give us one of thems?’’ His right index finger pointed in the general direction of the creatures.
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Poor sweet Aryan, if only he would just come to his senses and learn to agree with her already. So many tantrums may be avoided but young boys were confusing, this much little Bryony knew. What she also knew was that someday he was going to admit what she already had been telling all the world for years already, that he was HERS. For now though she would settle on being at his side every single moment that she could be.
Ugh! He wasn't even looking at her still. This boy was going to drive her crazy. Was that mooncalf more cuter than she was?! Sure it was pretty darn cute and she wouldn't mind playing with one and taking care of that little baby buuuuuuut it also wasn't a hippogriff or dragon. "Yessssss, theys gonna dance tonight." Happy now, Ary? Now will you pay attention to her too please???
Wait. What?! He wanted one?! From her mummy?! Blink. Blink. If he got one then she wanted one too. Unless they shared one! "Not dat one. She lives here but maybe mummy can get us one of our own." Now she was really curious and she was going to have to ask about this. Could they talk to Uncle Adi and Uncle Benny about getting her a griff or dragon of her very own to?
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Originally Posted by Kolyander
Poor sweet Aryan, if only he would just come to his senses and learn to agree with her already. So many tantrums may be avoided but young boys were confusing, this much little Bryony knew. What she also knew was that someday he was going to admit what she already had been telling all the world for years already, that he was HERS. For now though she would settle on being at his side every single moment that she could be.
Ugh! He wasn't even looking at her still. This boy was going to drive her crazy. Was that mooncalf more cuter than she was?! Sure it was pretty darn cute and she wouldn't mind playing with one and taking care of that little baby buuuuuuut it also wasn't a hippogriff or dragon. "Yessssss, theys gonna dance tonight." Happy now, Ary? Now will you pay attention to her too please???
Wait. What?! He wanted one?! From her mummy?! Blink. Blink. If he got one then she wanted one too. Unless they shared one! "Not dat one. She lives here but maybe mummy can get us one of our own." Now she was really curious and she was going to have to ask about this. Could they talk to Uncle Adi and Uncle Benny about getting her a griff or dragon of her very own to?
Tantrums could have been avoided? Ary would definitely disagree. Tantrums were in Bry’s nature and if she didn’t have at least one daily, he would think that something was wrong with her. While he had no sort of plan to admit that he was hers, Ary had gotten very used to Bry’s company. After all, he had known her since they were babies and they seemed to have bonded from the moment they met, even if neither could not remember that moment.
Older Ary would have laughed if he knew Bry was frustrated that he wasn’t paying attention to her; then he would have given her all the attention. But young Ary? Well, he was quite oblivious. Should Bry decide to throw a tantrum there and then, she would surely have his attention. The baby mooncalf certainly was cute. Hippogriff, dragon, whatever creature it was, Ary immediately grew fond of it. Poor Bry having to deal with his obsession with them and not her at the moment.
Tonight was the night? “Yays!" he cheered, still not looking at Bry. “Have to ask daddy and papa to come backs then.” The boy very much wanted to be enchanted by the mooncalves and their dancing again. “Why not thats one? Wants that one.” he questioned forlornly, eyes focused on the same baby mooncalf.
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That there was the thing, it was hard to know for sure with Bryony whether or not a tantrum could have been avoided. Sometimes yes, other times no. On occasions if she felt in the mood she would carry on for what felt like ever for seemingly no real reason at all. Mostly just because she could. The more often she got her way, the more likely she was to pull out all her tricks to continue getting what she wanted. With Aryan though, most of her fits were never aimed at or about him. Nor did they ever last incredibly long when he was around. There was just something about him, he was her bonded person from the moment she had met him for the first time. Did he know how little he had been? He had been much tinier than her, she remembered that! Really she did! No, really she didn't but she did.
The young boy standing so close to her was very lucky that he was her boyiefwiend. Otherwise she was be incredibly upset with him already. The way he was still hadn't looked at her was very upsetting and if she also didn't like the mooncalf baby as much as she did she may have started crying on purpose right then and there.
Bry nodded. "Uh-huh." If he got to come back tonight then she wanted to come back too! She would have to let her mummy know about that. "Cause you can't just takes her away froms her mama. That's not nice."
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Originally Posted by Kolyander
That there was the thing, it was hard to know for sure with Bryony whether or not a tantrum could have been avoided. Sometimes yes, other times no. On occasions if she felt in the mood she would carry on for what felt like ever for seemingly no real reason at all. Mostly just because she could. The more often she got her way, the more likely she was to pull out all her tricks to continue getting what she wanted. With Aryan though, most of her fits were never aimed at or about him. Nor did they ever last incredibly long when he was around. There was just something about him, he was her bonded person from the moment she had met him for the first time. Did he know how little he had been? He had been much tinier than her, she remembered that! Really she did! No, really she didn't but she did.
The young boy standing so close to her was very lucky that he was her boyiefwiend. Otherwise she was be incredibly upset with him already. The way he was still hadn't looked at her was very upsetting and if she also didn't like the mooncalf baby as much as she did she may have started crying on purpose right then and there.
Bry nodded. "Uh-huh." If he got to come back tonight then she wanted to come back too! She would have to let her mummy know about that. "Cause you can't just takes her away froms her mama. That's not nice."
Maybe she carried on that way for what seemed like eternity to him because she liked the attention too? At their current age, Ary did not know. As they got older, he thought that she sometimes did it to get his attention since it was usually taken up with something or the other: his muggle toys, creatures, focusing on learning as much as he could about running the Reserve from his fathers… Ary never judged Bry for her tantrums or even let them bother him. Perhaps he was the only one immune to Bry’s tantrums, except when she got too loud with her shrieks or words. Now, Ary had indeed been a tinier baby than most but did Bry really remember that? After all, they were the same age even if she had about eight months on him.
Unknowing to him, the fact that he finally turned his face in Bry’s direction and his eyes fixed on her face, probably made her the happiest girl in that moment. “You comes with me?” He already knew the answer so he wasn’t sure why he asked. Her next words had him mulling. “I don’t has a mama and I’m fine.” Ary never felt the need for a mama, anyway. His fathers loved him enough and he was content and happy with them. But Bry was right. Babies belonged with their parents. “What should we see nexts?”
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Well obviously she liked the attention. All eyes were on her and everyone always wanted to make her happy. It was hard not to continue to throw tantrums when those around her caved into her and gave her whatever it was she had wanted in the first place. Bryony Rose Paton was very much spoiled and she knew it. The eight months age difference absolute did mean that she remembered (nope, no she didn't) Aryan arriving home to live with uncle Adi and uncle Benny.
Oh, this was very very true and the smile that suddenly appeared on her face was to show for it. "Yup!" When didn't she go wherever he was going? The two were inseparable when they were together. You're welcome for that Ary. "No but you haz two papa's that's loves you." Bryony turned to look at the baby mooncalf and then back to Ary. "Mummy will find you one that will be all for you." And that she could come visit at the reserve. "Ummm.. all the creatures?!" Duh, Ary! Didn't he know what a silly question that was by now?
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SPOILER!!: Silly Bry <3
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Originally Posted by Kolyander
Well obviously she liked the attention. All eyes were on her and everyone always wanted to make her happy. It was hard not to continue to throw tantrums when those around her caved into her and gave her whatever it was she had wanted in the first place. Bryony Rose Paton was very much spoiled and she knew it. The eight months age difference absolute did mean that she remembered (nope, no she didn't) Aryan arriving home to live with uncle Adi and uncle Benny.
Oh, this was very very true and the smile that suddenly appeared on her face was to show for it. "Yup!" When didn't she go wherever he was going? The two were inseparable when they were together. You're welcome for that Ary. "No but you haz two papa's that's loves you." Bryony turned to look at the baby mooncalf and then back to Ary. "Mummy will find you one that will be all for you." And that she could come visit at the reserve. "Ummm.. all the creatures?!" Duh, Ary! Didn't he know what a silly question that was by now?
Ary knew all about who spoiled Bry: Aunty Hady, Uncle Franky, his own daddy and papa and of course, Bry’s siblings. Though the spoiling surely ceased when her siblings went back to school. Ary for sure did not spoil her - not much, anyway. Bry didn’t try to change that; she probably sensed that he couldn’t stand much of the screaming and crying. Still, the little boy never considered wanting to take a step back from his friendship with her for such a petty reason. He simply put up with it all - no vacation was needed from being Bry’s bestest friend.
Seeing her big smile, he didn’t think of the fact that he had everything to do with it. Perhaps Bry was just happy to see all the creatures. It seemed that they had a date with the Mooncalf after sunset then. Ary really was looking forward to it; or rather, to seeing the dance. There was a nod from him. Yes, his fathers loved him very much and so did everyone else he came in contact with apparently. This had everything to do with why he never missed a mother’s love in his life. “Aunty Hady is the best evers.” Grinning, Ary gazed at the Mooncalves fondly once more then shifted his attention back to Bry. He made a face at her. “All the creatures,” he agreed. “But which nexts? You so silly, Bry.” Honestly, she was.
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All of those people were culprits in the spoiling of the adorable Bryony Rose Paton. So was everyone else in her family and many others as well. She had a way of working herself into peoples hearts and using that to get whatever she wanted. She was cute and smart and she knew how to use it all to her own advantage. Not many tantrums were directed at Ary for the simple fact that he tended to give in to her wants right away. As long as she was getting her way, there was no need for all the screaming and crying.
Someday the young boy beside her would come to realize that he was the source of many many Bryony smiles. Heck to the yesssss, they had a date to watch the Mooncalf dance beneath the moonlight! They were going to have a blast. But that was hours from now. They had an entire day ahead of them to see all of the other creatures here at the zoo first. "Uh-huh! Mummy will make sure you gets the mostest perfect one! Only the very bestest would do. "Yesssss, all of dems! She made a face back at him that consisted of her sticking her tongue out at him and then giggling. "Dis way! To the petting areas! Bry grabbed hold of one of his hands already tugging him along excitedly like she didn't come here all of the time.
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SPOILER!!: Bry <3
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Originally Posted by Kolyander
All of those people were culprits in the spoiling of the adorable Bryony Rose Paton. So was everyone else in her family and many others as well. She had a way of working herself into peoples hearts and using that to get whatever she wanted. She was cute and smart and she knew how to use it all to her own advantage. Not many tantrums were directed at Ary for the simple fact that he tended to give in to her wants right away. As long as she was getting her way, there was no need for all the screaming and crying.
Someday the young boy beside her would come to realize that he was the source of many many Bryony smiles. Heck to the yesssss, they had a date to watch the Mooncalf dance beneath the moonlight! They were going to have a blast. But that was hours from now. They had an entire day ahead of them to see all of the other creatures here at the zoo first. "Uh-huh! Mummy will make sure you gets the mostest perfect one! Only the very bestest would do. "Yesssss, all of dems! She made a face back at him that consisted of her sticking her tongue out at him and then giggling. "Dis way! To the petting areas! Bry grabbed hold of one of his hands already tugging him along excitedly like she didn't come here all of the time.
Bry definitely was smart if she had realised at such an early age that she could use her ‘charms’ on others and they would cave to her. Ary usually gave in because he could rarely stand the crying and fussing. Perhaps that's what it was like for others as well, and why they gave into her. Maybe it wasn’t that they found her cute, after all. Had you thought about that, Bry? Hmm?
Ary? The source of her smiles? It would be quite a few years before he understood this fact. In the meanwhile, they had the day to explore. Naturally, Aunty Hady would be there to keep an eye on them, unless she got busy and had to take them with her to some particular enclosure. Ary nodded happily, knowing that Aunty Hady would indeed do her best to ensure got the most proper Mooncalf. ‘All of dems’. Yes, the little boy understood this and Bry and her silly face that she made had him giggling too. Truly, she was a comic. Before he knew it, she was leading him by the hand to the petting area. Ary did not protest, used to her taking the lead in everything. This was one occasion in which he was only too happy to follow up so he took off, his feet moving as quickly as possible to keep up with her.
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That wasn't at all how young Bryony saw it at all. In her bright blue eyes, she felt that Ary went along with what she wanted all of the time because he loved her and wanted to see her happy. Case and point. Whether or not he saw it like that was on him. Oh, see, she did know that to be very true at times. Hence why the tantrums came into play. When her adorable sweet self couldn't get whatever her little heart desired, she pitched a fit until she got it. Yup, she did things in true Bryony fashion.
One could only hope that young Aryan was up to the days task of keeping up with her as she quickly lead him along by the hand. Part of the way by running, another part by skipping and yet another part by hopping/leaping and twirling around. A bright smile remained on her face and she was giggling gleefully by the time they reached the petting area. "Where's to first?" Bry looked over at her boyiefwiend to see if he had any preference on which creatures they started with.
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Originally Posted by Kolyander
That wasn't at all how young Bryony saw it at all. In her bright blue eyes, she felt that Ary went along with what she wanted all of the time because he loved her and wanted to see her happy. Case and point. Whether or not he saw it like that was on him. Oh, see, she did know that to be very true at times. Hence why the tantrums came into play. When her adorable sweet self couldn't get whatever her little heart desired, she pitched a fit until she got it. Yup, she did things in true Bryony fashion.
One could only hope that young Aryan was up to the days task of keeping up with her as she quickly lead him along by the hand. Part of the way by running, another part by skipping and yet another part by hopping/leaping and twirling around. A bright smile remained on her face and she was giggling gleefully by the time they reached the petting area. "Where's to first?" Bry looked over at her boyiefwiend to see if he had any preference on which creatures they started with.
Well, Ary truly wanted Bry to be happy {that meant less tantrums and noise} and he did love her {though he would not admit it now - as much as he would never confirm to her or anyone else that he was her boyiefwiend} in his own way. Bry was surely bound to take things in the way she wanted to and that was fine with him. He was content being the quiet one. Bry was super crazy enough for the both of them. How did he wind up with her again?
Pffft. Ary could keep up with her. For eight years he had been doing this and had had so much practice. He was surely one of the few humans who could keep up with Bryony Paton. Whereas she chose to run and skip and whatnot, the little boy opten for running. Phew! It was quite the workout! Why was Bry giggling though? Ary was a bit puzzled. There hadn’t been anything to giggle about… right? The thought dropped away from his mind as he spotted the playground nearby. “Pet the Nifflers!’’ he announced gleefully. Ary even had Niffler friends in the form of Milo and Vinny. It was his turn to pull Bry by the hand, leading her in that direction.
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Ummm, this was Bryony Paton they were speaking about. Therefore she was pretty much, almost always happy. Except for when she wasn't. In this moment in time, she was exploding with happiness. The eight year old was living her bestest life! The world was in the palm of her tiny hand and things could only get better!
If Bry was surprised that Ary had been able to keep in stride with her, she didn't show it. Being around the same size should somewhat help keep them in pace.. but not always. She waaaaas much more athletic than he was. That look of puzzlement on her boyiefwiend's face, yeah, it went completely unnoticed. All of her attention was on the playground and petting area that was quickly coming closer and closer. "NIFFLERS!!!" Bry squealed at the top of her lungs. Yes, she was smart enough to not do that around any of the creatures. Her smile was big and bright as she got tugged along towards them, her feet moving as quickly as they would carry her. "Wanna plays with the Bowtruckles too after?" She really liked those as well. And the crups and kneazles!
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