Ariel Hawk
Ireth
Academy Freshman: Mortal
Come away, O human child, to the waters and the wild, with a fairy hand-in-hand...
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Aug 21, 2010 10:09:38 GMT -5
There were only a few days left until the wedding, and the growing excitement in the air around Dunehelden was contagious. Ariel grinned to herself as she headed out to Professor Harrows' gardens in search of her soon-to-be-stepmother. She held a small wrapped box in one hand: a gift for the woman in question.
Ariel spotted Professor Harrows over by the roses, and waved at her with her free hand to catch her attention.
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Diana Hawk
Ireth
Ass't Principal; Head of Shapeshifters
You told I had the eyes of a wolf; search them and find the beauty of the beast.
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Post by Diana Hawk on Aug 21, 2010 10:15:10 GMT -5
Diana looked up from where she knelt among the roses as something caught her eye, and grinned at the sight of Ariel waving at her. Diana stood and brushed the earth from her knees, hurrying in the direction of her soon-to-be-stepdaughter and pulling her into a hug.
Drawing back, she smiled at the girl and signed. Good morning, Ariel. How are you?[/color]
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Ariel Hawk
Ireth
Academy Freshman: Mortal
Come away, O human child, to the waters and the wild, with a fairy hand-in-hand...
Posts: 251
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Aug 21, 2010 10:19:19 GMT -5
Ariel leaned into the embrace, hugging Professor Harrows back tightly. When they pulled away, she grinned and spoke, making sure Professor Harrows could read her lips. "I'm doing great. More and more excited about the wedding every day. I have something for you."
She held out the gift she had lovingly chosen and wrapped. "It's part Mother's Day gift, and part wedding gift. I really hope you like it. This is the first Mother's Day gift I've ever gotten to give."
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Diana Hawk
Ireth
Ass't Principal; Head of Shapeshifters
You told I had the eyes of a wolf; search them and find the beauty of the beast.
Posts: 262
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Post by Diana Hawk on Aug 21, 2010 10:27:49 GMT -5
Diana smiled, quite touched. She'd always seen Ariel as a daughter figure, much as Ariel saw her like a mother, and she hoped to be an even better mother once she and Vincent were married. Thank you. This is the first Mother's Day gift I've ever received. I'm certain I'll love it.[/color]
She took the box and unwrapped it, being careful not to rip the paper so it could easily be reused later, opened the box and gave a gasp of delight. A beautiful necklace glittered there: three teardrop-shaped sapphires hung on a chain of white-gold (Diana noted with obvious relief. White-gold looked deceptively like silver.).
It's beautiful,[/color] she signed one-handedly, holding the open box in the other hand. I'll wear it at the wedding. Thank you so much![/color]
She picked up the necklace, watching the daylight sparkle on it before carefully slipping the chain over her head and pulling her hair over top of it. The chain and jewels were cool against her throat and chest, but not in an unpleasant way.
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Ariel Hawk
Ireth
Academy Freshman: Mortal
Come away, O human child, to the waters and the wild, with a fairy hand-in-hand...
Posts: 251
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Aug 21, 2010 10:35:56 GMT -5
Ariel smiled, grateful that her gift was well-received. "You're welcome. It looks even better on you. It matches your eyes."
She picked up the wrapping paper, which had fallen to the ground, and brushed the dirt from it before folding it up. Waste not, want not.
Soon a question occurred to her, and she asked it aloud, a solemn kind of happiness in her face. "I never knew my birth mother. Once you and Dad are married... may I call you Mum?"
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Diana Hawk
Ireth
Ass't Principal; Head of Shapeshifters
You told I had the eyes of a wolf; search them and find the beauty of the beast.
Posts: 262
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Post by Diana Hawk on Aug 21, 2010 10:44:40 GMT -5
Deeply touched by the request, Diana smiled and nodded once, feeling tears of happiness start prickling at the backs of her eyes. She hugged Ariel close again, kissing her forehead before pulling gently away.
Of course you may. Start as soon as you wish to. I'm honored to be your stepmother, and I hope I can be like a real mother to you.[/color]
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Ariel Hawk
Ireth
Academy Freshman: Mortal
Come away, O human child, to the waters and the wild, with a fairy hand-in-hand...
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Aug 21, 2010 10:49:20 GMT -5
"You are a real mother to me," Ariel told her. "It doesn't matter that you're not the one who gave birth to me. It's the emotions that count. Any woman can bear a child, but it takes a real mother to care for and love one. I love you, Mum. I always have."
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Diana Hawk
Ireth
Ass't Principal; Head of Shapeshifters
You told I had the eyes of a wolf; search them and find the beauty of the beast.
Posts: 262
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Post by Diana Hawk on Aug 21, 2010 10:54:04 GMT -5
Diana smiled and nodded, feeling the tears start brimming in her eyes. She didn't care if they fell. I know. You've always been a daughter to me. And soon it will be legal. Then we'll be a family forever.[/color]
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Ariel Hawk
Ireth
Academy Freshman: Mortal
Come away, O human child, to the waters and the wild, with a fairy hand-in-hand...
Posts: 251
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Aug 21, 2010 11:02:06 GMT -5
Ariel nodded in agreement. "Forever."
A call from afar caught her attention, and she smiled apologetically. "I have to go -- Dad's calling me. See you later, Mum." She kissed Professor Harrows' cheek, then darted away, waving back as she ran.
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