Post by Aaylii & Ashcer on Jul 19, 2008 16:17:44 GMT -5
Aaylii Lovehurst sat in the corner of the bookstore with a notebook of lined paper out in front of her. Her quill rushed past the lines as she wrote down the story of Bunny The Hare. Aaylii wrote a lot as she was good at narrative writing. It was her passion.
Looking up for a second she could see her brother hard at work. He was brilliant illustrator and he added drawings her stories. She knew that sometimes he wished she would write something other than children's books but she couldn't help it.
Ashcer Lovehurst sat leaning on a table next to him with a notebook with plain paper. At the moment he was drawing a picture of Bunny lost in the woods with only Twit the Bird for company. He had nearly finished the piece and was pleased with himself.
Ashcer finally finished all he needed to do was color it in now. Zipping open his backpack he looked to see if he had his pencil crayons. Unfortunatly he didn't. So instead he turned to a new page in his notebook and started to draw a portrait of his sister writing.[/i][/color]
Post by Dante Rosmerta on Jul 19, 2008 16:33:53 GMT -5
Given the store was open fairly early, but Dante had no real idea that there would be people there at this hour. Thus why he was in the back room until a small black and grey kneazle nudged against his leg. "Yeah Amadis?' he asked lightly as he looked down at the cat while doing some minor book keeping. Looking down as the small cat like creature walked out, the ex Shadow followed his pet until he caught sight of two kids.
Raising an eyebrow, the blond couldn't help but smile lightly to himself. But all the same he was curious as to one thing. Where are their parents? I know the term just ended, and these two look like first years, he pondered as he made it to look like he was checking out the stock. Perhaps I can ask Soku about the term, since he has that cousin of his that goes there, he shrugged internally.
"Can I help you two with anything?" he asked politely while picking up a small novel from the florr and re shelving it. Glancing over his shoulder at the calender, Dante rose a thin eyebrow in bewilderment. The term has ended, and it was way too early to buy supplies. So what were these two kids doing here without a guardian.
But then again, they could have lost their parents during the War, he guessed as he watched the cat head over to the children.
Post by Aaylii & Ashcer on Jul 19, 2008 16:45:25 GMT -5
Aaylii and Ashcer jumped as the shopkeeper came out from the back. They had forgotten that somebody actually owned this place. This was the first time they had been in here and probably wouldn't be their last as it was a very peaceful area.
Aaylii stood up and beckoned Ashcer to do the same. After the two were standing they approached the man and smiled. This man didn't look that old but even though he reminded them of their father.
"No thank you. My name is Ashcer Lovehurst and this is my twin sister Aaylii."
Ashcer pointed at the Gryffindor next to him as he addressed his name. He didn't usually allow her to introduce herself and this annoyed her. She whacked him on his arm and then smiled at the owner.
Post by Dante Rosmerta on Jul 19, 2008 17:03:28 GMT -5
"It's nice to meet you two," he smiled warmly as he watched his kneazle rub against Aaylii. "I apologize for Amadis there, he's just very friendly by nature," he spoke lightly as he watched the cat sit by the girl's feet. "And it seems that he has taken quite the liking to you Aaylii," he laughed gently. Sure he was probably a little under twice their ages, but Dante was a bit of a kid at heart. Thus why he really opened up the place to begin with, to get in touch with his inner child.
"Oh, I'm Dante Rosmerta, the owner of this small place. And if there is anything I can get for you two. From food to drinks, don't be afraid to ask," he said quietly as he relit a nearby candle. Yeah that was the downside to this place, everything was candlelit. But he guessed that's what gave it such a homey feeling to begin with. And in the winter, he would light the fireplace and roast marshmallows. Not that it stopped him now, but it was the middle of summer and making s'mores indoors wasn't exactly the best summer activity.
God those to kids are cute, he mused as he walked to the next shelf summoning a crate next to him as he began to restock. They kind of remind me of myself and Gracia back in the day, he sighed remembering his dearly departed sister. And certainly he and his younger sister were quite attached, but he found that void somewhat filled by Soku and Shiri. It was almost like they formed a small family within themselves.
But none the less, he still had that empty feeling within him. Something he couldn't quite place.
Passing by the small indoor firepit in the middle of the room, Dante sighed lightly as he began to crave s'mores. Taking out his wand, to summon the graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows, the shopkeeper looked over his shoulder in the direction of the two kids. "Sorry to disturb you two again, but would you two care for some s'mores?" he asked brightly.
This was certainly a side of him that neither of his co-workers would ever see.
Post by Aaylii & Ashcer on Jul 19, 2008 17:13:05 GMT -5
Ashcer turned to find that the owner's cat was leaning on his sister. He knew that no harm would come of it so he let it be. Aaylii crouched down as the cat-- Amadis --sat down. Brushing her hand up it's fur Aaylii giggled to herself.
"We know that in future we shall ask."
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As Dante walked out of the room Aaylii picked up Amadis and walked back to her seat. Sitting down she carried on stroking the cat whilst continuing writing on a table. Ashcer sat back down and started to draw a cat into his picture of Aaylii.
When Dante cam back in asking whether they wanted s'mores Aaylii and Ashcer gave each other a joyful look. When they were young their mother used to make s'mores with them. They nodded in agreement and followed Dante whilst Aaylii carrying Amadis.[/i][/center]
Post by Dante Rosmerta on Jul 19, 2008 17:28:14 GMT -5
Smiling lightly as the two kids followed him, Dante set up three small benches around the fire pit. Placing all the ingredients on a tray, as well as summoning three sticks, the young man looked over at the two blonds with a calm facial expression. "I know it's an odd time of year to be doing this indoors, but I just wanted to see if this thing still worked," he explained quietly as he gave the kids each a stick and passed over the tray of goodies.
"So what year and house are you two in?" he asked curiously as he removed his wand once again to light the fire before placing the grate over it. Though it's a bit early if these two kids are about to start school here, he thought to himself. And if it's worrying you so much, if these two don't have a guardian while here, offer to take them in. Certainly Soku and Shiri won't mind. Hell Shiri loves kids, his inner voice called out for him, for what felt like the first time since the war.
Sure he was a Shadow, supposedly one of the "bad guys" during the war, but Dante took pride in the fact that he never ended a life. Sure he dueled a few students and has seen several of them pass over ot the other side, but he had never been one to cause it. Though he regretted each and everyday that he didn't do anything to stop it. Even if he managed to stop just one student from dying, the pain might be a little less.
And perhaps this might be his odd way of repenting for his past sins if it was proven that these two kids were on their own.
Post by Aaylii & Ashcer on Jul 20, 2008 4:55:41 GMT -5
Aaylii and Ashcer sat down on a bench each. Aaylii placed the cat next to her and continued to stroke her. The pair didn't care that this man was doing it inside and thst it was the summer. They just wanted the s'mores. As they each grabbed a stick and goody they sat over the fire.
"We are in Gryffindor an-"
"And we are going into our first year."
Aaylii glared at her twin as she hated it when he answered everything for the both of them. But she couldn't care less at the moment as she was burning her s'mores. Quickly taking it from the fire she blew on it before placing in her mouth. It was very hot but really tasty! Ashcer smiled at Dante and hoped that he didn't think they were greedy pigs.
"We aren't always like that. It is just out parents have died and they used to cook s'mores with us."
Post by Dante Rosmerta on Jul 20, 2008 7:18:05 GMT -5
"Gryffindor, good house. Home of the brave and noble," the blond smiled as he watched Amadis nuzzle his head into Aaylii's hand. And all the same, he was glad that the two kids did think it was weird to be cooking s'mores in the middle of summer indoors. Because god knows that Soku and Shiri would be giving me weird looks if they saw this. "And congrats on getting in."
Dante never really went to school. Instead he was tutored by his grandparents in the art of magic. Mainly ice magic. Sure learned other things as well, but they mainly stuck with the frozen element. However he was knocked from his trip down memory lane upon hearing about their parents.
"I'm sorry to hear that," he whispered as he looked down into the fires. "And if you two need a place to stay before school starts, you're free to stay here as long as you two want. And don't worry about the s'mores eat as much as you like," he spoke quietly.
Post by Aaylii & Ashcer on Jul 20, 2008 7:54:59 GMT -5
Aaylii and Ashcer thanked Dante as he congratulated them for getting into the school. It was the only school which they had recieved a letter for. Their grandmother had told them that they would probably get more than one. But it turned out different.
As the cat nuzzled into Aaylii's hand Aaylii giggled. She loved animals and nature. It was one of her passion's. It was one of Ashcer's also. Usually twins are the oppisite but these twins are nearly the same. And an example of this was when Dante told them they could stay until school started. He was being so nice... but why? Aaylii didn't wait for her brother to speak. This time it would be her to turn.
"Thank you. But, why are you being so nice to us?"
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Ashcer shot his sister an annoyed look. You don't ask someone why they are being nice. It is out of the kindness of people's hearts when they are nice to you. But he did wonder why this man who they had just met was being not that reluctant to help the twins.[/i][/center]
Post by Dante Rosmerta on Jul 20, 2008 8:11:55 GMT -5
"No reason at all. Just is within my nature, and I have a soft spot for your generation," he replied as he took his own toasted marshmallow and popped into his mouth. "And the fact that you two kind of remind me of myself and my little sister before she passed away last year," he whispered. Sure he never lost a parent, but then again he spent most of his life away from them. Only seeing them once every few years. Not that he minded, he sort of formed a makeshift family since the War ended with his co-workers.
And to top things off, he wouldn't be able to live with himself if he knew that these two kids had nowhere to go before school started in September. And even then, if they wanted a place to go for the holidays he would welcome them with open arms. However, he just had to hope that Soku was cool with this. After all, he knew Shiri wouldn't mind a few kids living with them for a while. But he hardly knew anything about his blindfolded friend, other than the fact that he had excellent wand work.
"And don't worry about being a burden, I invited you two. And there is a spare room upstairs that you two could share if you decide to take up on my offer." After all, he spent most of the nights up in Madrid taking care of shipments and taking in donations from some local libraries.
Post by Aaylii & Ashcer on Jul 20, 2008 8:54:24 GMT -5
The twins looked at each other. Should they take this man's offer for a home? Were they sure that he wasn't some crazed pervert? They didn't know until they found out. So they accepted his offer before swallowing a s'more each.
It was strange that they reminded Dante of himself as Dante reminded the two twins of their father. It was very strange but sometimes when somebody is as nice as this they do resemble a parent figure.
Aaylii placed up the cat and placed it on her lap. With her left hand she continued to stroke whilst on her right she held out the stick burning a marshmallow at the end. Ashcer opened his notebook not knowing what to say and continued with his drawing. Now he had added a small fire and was drawing her with a s'more.
Post by Dante Rosmerta on Jul 20, 2008 9:15:32 GMT -5
As silence overcame them, Dante took the time to reach for a set of rosary beads from within his sweater, removing them from his neck. Rubbing his thumb along the cross at the end, the wizard closed his eyes briefly remembering his sister. It was weird how much the two kids could bring him back to his own lost childhood. And just being with these two kids brought so much joy to the man's heart. And he was overjoyed when they accepted his offer.
And he would do nothing to break the trust that they had with him. After all, in this day in age it was hard to find those whom could trust a stranger as blindly as these two did. But then again, he guessed that was the innocence of youth. Not having to worry much about the world around you. Just have to worry about what's next to do and how to keep yourself occupied.
Pocketing the beads after a silent prayer, the blond wizard placed another marshmallow on his own stick, placing it within the fire. He wasn't one for chocolate, but he loved roasted marshmallows on graham crackers.
Post by Aaylii & Ashcer on Jul 20, 2008 9:24:35 GMT -5
Ashcer had finished his drawing and looked at it from a distance. He didn't think it needed coloring as it looked OK just like that. He passed it too Aaylii who smiled at him. Before giving it to Ashcer she gave it to Dante.
Ashcer scowled at Aaylii. It wasn't his best drawing so he hadn't wanted Dante to see it. But he instead of snatching it from his hands he looked at his feet whilst he burnt a piece of chocolate. He shoved it in his mouth before turning to Dante.
"It isn't my best."
Aaylii smiled and carried on stroking Amadis. The cat was so cute and Aaylii knew they would get along just fine. Even though she was full Aaylii placed another s'more in her mouth and chomped on it thankfully. She had always liked these.
Post by Dante Rosmerta on Jul 20, 2008 9:46:08 GMT -5
Looking down at the picture as it was held out to him, Dante smiled gently. "Ashcer, I have no idea what you are talking about. This is good," he spoke lightly before giving it back to the boy. And as a bit of an artist himself, Dante could say that honestly and not lie about it. After all, Dante was a terrible liar. And how he managed to get through the War of the Shadows was beyond him. But he guessed it was just sheer luck.
Though he had known these kids for under an hour, the ex-Shadow couldn't help but already have emotional attachment to them. They were just so adorable, and he knew that he could never say no to them. Lord help me if I decide that I want to adopt them, he mused as he felt his goggles slip from on top of his head before replacing them.
Post by Aaylii & Ashcer on Jul 20, 2008 10:01:29 GMT -5
Ashcer blushed. He took the notebook and drew his tiny signature at the bottom right corner before placing the notebook back in his bag. His artwork was very precious too him and he didn't know what he would do if he had no paper or pencil.
Ashcer was stuck for words. It was true that the drawing wasn't his best but Dante still said it was good. Ashcer good tell when somebody was lieing and this person wasn't lieing. But still Ashcer had this feeling that Dante was keeping a humungus secret from them.
Aaylii could sense that Ashcer was worried about something but kept it too herself and didn't dare ask in front of Dante. Instead she smiled at Dante and continued to stroke the cat.
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