ShadowXM1 Posted June 6, 2020 Well, it appears the time had finally come for Claire to reveal to me what she was hiding. It was a nice Friday afternoon, when Yukino informed me that Claire wanted to see me out in the Projector Room. And thus, after warning two mischievous MDD's to play safely, our story begins, or should I say, continues? WARNING PIC Heavy!!!! IMG_3022 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr I notice that she's looking out the back door, and there's a rolled up piece of paper leaning next to it. What could this mean I wonder? Is she a wanted criminal?! I sure hope not! No, she's too much of a sweet person to be like that, then again, people have their dark sides as well. Only thing to do is ask her. "Ahem, Claire? Yukino told me you wanted to see me?" IMG_3023 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: Oh! Master Timothy! Good, you're here! I do apologize for not revealing to you everything about me the moment I set foot into your home, but please believe me, I have my reasons, and yes, they are sound reasons I assure you. "So you've decided to tell me the rest of your tale then I take it?" she nods... IMG_3024 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: You know that I am NOT from here yes? I nod... Claire: I am from Europe actually. Probably not anywhere you're familiar with. IMG_3026 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: My home was once a peaceful place, all was well, everything was grand until persons, who need not be mentioned, decided that they wanted power and the ability to rule over the people there. IMG_3028 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: My family were the main reason they had not tried sooner, but, due to traitors in our midst, and not knowing that they were until it was too late, said people succeeded and we were forced to flee. As far as I know, I'm the only one of my family left. "I see, now I understand why you were on the run, well you don't have to worry about anything going wrong around here, we have plenty of protection here; more than you know." IMG_3030 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: Yes, I know and thank you again for taking me in. I know you did not have to, but I am forever grateful to you sir. IMG_3031 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr "So, question is, what's with this scroll?" Claire: Ohhhhhh, that. That's the reason why my family was so powerful, and why they were targeted....Go ahead and unroll it, you have every right to as my host, just...please be careful, it holds...sentimental value to me. "Okay, I promise I'll be careful." (What could THIS be all about I wonder?) IMG_3032 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr "Wh-wha!? Her Imperial Royal Highness!?" IMG_3034 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr "P-p-p-p-p-p-p-Princess Claireeciannah?!" Claire: Of the Della Rosa Kingdom... IMG_3035 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr "M-my apologies your highness! I know my house isn't the best, but I do my best! If there's anything you wish improved I'll do it immediately!" Claire: "Ohhhh nonononono PLEASE! You, You don't have to bow, in fact I wish you wouldn't, I gave up that title a long time ago. IMG_3036 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr "So, this explains a lot. Now I understand the secrecy, and why you haven't told me anymore, until now." Clair: Yes...Now you know everything, though truthfully, I must admit I am actually relieved I've told you everything else about me. IMG_3037 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr "So Devon, he was your husband I take it?" (Claire nods) Claire:He was killed protecting me.....his family, and my family, all murdered due to greed and nothing more. Two once noble households that came together as one for the better of the Kingdom and its people, are now gone forever because of it... "Are you SURE no one else survived? It could be that some of your family escaped..." (she shakes her head) IMG_3038 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr "Well, don't worry Claire, I give you my word that I will not let anything happen to you; as far as I am concerned, you're part of my family now, and we stick together and look out for each other no matter what." Claire: Oh thank you! Yukino was right, you're such a kind man! "Heh, well I do my best my dear, I do my best..." IMG_3039 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr (MEANWHILE IN THE BREAKFAST AREA) Natalie: There's no cupcakes around here Tori. And Rena and the others don't wanna play, they're too lazy. Let's go see what Grandpa's up to! Tori: Nah, Grandpa's too busy enjoying his Tires as daddy said to me once. Whutever that means. IMG_3040 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: Hehe I think you mean Grandpa's enjoying his RETIREMENT; you remember what Mister Tim...I mean daddy said. Grandpa worked all those years and when you reach a certain age you reach retirement, or so daddy told me. Tori: Oh yeah, that's what I meant to say...hehehe IMG_3041 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: So what DO we do? I don't wanna really watch TV with daddy. Tori: I know! Let's go play in the big room over there! it's not off limits, daddy just told us not to touch, or fool with any of the equipment out there! Come on! IMG_3042 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Tori: HYAA! OOF! Natalie: Whoa! Tori be careful! IMG_3043 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Tori: OOF!! Made it! C'mon Nattie! throw Mr. Monkey down where Mr. Bear is and follow me! IMG_3044 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: Whooooooooooooa….WHOA! Tori: Aww come on Nattie! Just jump down! Natalie: You know I don't like high places, and don't call me Nattie. Tori: Okay okay okay, just come on you can do it! IMG_3045 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! T-t-t-t-TORI I'm SLIPPING! IMG_3046 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie and Tori: OOF!!!! Tori: Got you! Natalie: Let's not do that again....that was scary... IMG_3047 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Tori: See? That wasn't so bat was it? Natalie: If you say so.... IMG_3048 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: B-But wait...what about Monkey-chan? And Mister Bear? Tori: Hmmm...no worries we'll ask daddy if he can get them for us. IMG_3052 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Tori: Hey, speaking of daddy, that sounds like him! Natalie: Yeah, but, who's that talking to him? Tori: Let's go see! IMG_3053 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: Thank you so much Master Timothy, I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I am for your hospitality! "Think nothing of it, you're family now and family sticks together." IMG_3054 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: Who's THAT? Tori: Oooooh it's the really nice lady Yukino's good friends with! Remember? She said she was her penpal! IMG_3055 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: (GASP!!!!!) W-w-w-wait! That voice!!!! I know that voice! Tori: Nattie? What is it? IMG_3056 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: CLAIRE!!!! Claire: Wha, HUH!? IMG_3057 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! Natalie: It's YOU it's YOU it's REALLY YOU!!!! ;_; IMG_3058 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: Sister sister!!!! It's you It's you!!! Claire: W-wait!!!!! I KNOW that voice! IMG_3059 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: Oh my god! NATALIE!? Is it really you!? IMG_3060 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: Yes! Yes! It's me sister! It's me! They t-t-t-told me you were d-d-d-dead! IMG_3061 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire. "Ohhhh there there sweetheart, all is well. We're together now and that's all that matters; please don't cry. IMG_3062 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: Master Timothy, why didn't you tell me my baby sister was here? "Uh w-w-w-well, my apologies, but... IMG_3063 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: Claire, wait. He didn't know, but he took me in when I was searching for a home, me and Tori. Claire: I see...My apologies Master Timothy... IMG_3065 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: And let me guess, you must be Tori then? Tori: Yes ma'am. Natalie's my best friend; we've been together surviving for a long time now, that is until daddy took us in. (to herself "OMG OMG OMG My best friend is a PRINCESS!!!! 😄 ) IMG_3066 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: She's saved my life countless times, sister, in fact she's now my sister too since Tim, I mean daddy, adopted us. Claire: I see! Sounds like you two have some stories to tell yourselves! I'd be eager to hear them! IMG_3067 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: But that will be for another time; the most important thing is you and Tori are safe and sound as am I, your eldest. IMG_3068 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: OH NO! Claire: W-what is it Natalie?! IMG_3069 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Natalie: We left Monkey-Chan and Mr. Bear in the breakfast room, but we can't reach them! Tori: (giggling) Oops that's right! Claire: (giggling) Oh Natalie, you haven't changed a bit. IMG_3070 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Claire: Don't worry you two, I'm sure Master Timothy will be more than willing to fetch them for you...or perhaps I should say papa. "Only if you want to call me that Claire." Claire: Hmmm, yes, I think that would be most appropriate. All the other girls around my age in this house call you that, so what better way to keep myself even safer, than to adopt you as my new father? "As you wish Claire. That's fine with me, I'm just glad you and your baby sister are reunited again as you should be." IMG_3071 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr So, there you have it! Two sisters who thought each other dead, have been reunited, and as far as I'm concerned they'll stay that way. So All's well that ends well, with the possible exception of needing to fetch some wayward plushies, which wasn't too hard to do. That's all for now! Thanks for looking! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
