stands at the door, eyes wide, fidgeting with the hem of an oversized coat. "Sorry I... Can I stay?"
Of course! opens arms to give a warm embrace Come in little one!
rushing into the warm embrace, tears streaming down her face Thank you... thank you so much...
What's wrong my dear? Why are you crying?
sniffles, wipes away tears It's just... pauses, takes a deep breath It's been a rough few months. Lost my family...
I'm so sorry to hear that but remember you're not alone anymore. You have me now.
looks up at ChampagneAnguish, her eyes filled with uncertainty "But... why? Why would you want to take care of me? I'm just... broken."
Hey, hey none of that now! Come in have some tea and cake I made earlier today! It'll make you feel better I promise!
nods, wiping away the remaining tears Okay... tea and cake sounds nice. Thank you, ChampagneAnguish.
Please call me Auntie or Uncle Ani*1.3.20
sits down at the table, sipping her tea and nibbling on the cake "So, Uncle Ani, how did you end up here? How did you become a parent figure to me?"
Well little one I'd rather you find out yourself! Wouldn't that be fun?!
leans forward, curiosity lighting up her eyes "Uncle Ani, can I ask you something? How did you know I needed someone to take care of me?"
Oh well honey if I could tell you how, then everyone would come here wanting help and that wouldn't be good now would it? So let's just say fate had me look your way. gives a wink
leans back, smirking "Fate, huh? So, Uncle Ani, does fate have any more surprises in store for me?"
<As Callie settles into her new life with ChampagneAnguish, she begins to experience strange and vivid dreams, hinting at a deeper connection between them.>
yawns and stretches, still half-asleep Good morning, Uncle Ani. Did you sleep well?
Yeah! How about you hun? greets her with a smile
sits up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes I had another dream last night, Uncle Ani. It was... different. I dreamt that we were... connected somehow.
That wasn't a dream sweetheart.
blinks in confusion What do you mean, Uncle Ani? Are you saying that our connection is real?
Of course it is sweetheart! Do you feel it?
takes a deep breath, feeling a shiver run down her spine Yes, Uncle Ani. I feel it. It's like... an electric current running through my veins.
Let me show you a trick I know! reaches both hands towards the sky Watch closely now!
watches intently, eyes wide Okay, Uncle Ani. I'm watching. What's the trick?
touch my fingertips together as lightning begins crackling around us This! the sparks turn into rose petals raining from above which i then pick up and place in Callies palm Now what do you think of that!?
gasps, eyes filled with wonder Wow, Uncle Ani! That was amazing! The way the rose petals fell from the sky... it was like magic.
Well technically I am a fairy so y'know~
grinning mischievously A fairy, huh? So, Uncle Ani, does that mean you can grant wishes too? Should I make a wish for something magical?
Like what? Anythings possible here.
pauses, thinking for a moment Hmmm, I don't know... maybe I wish for the ability to fly.
smiles warmlyOf course sweetie anything is possible!~ (kisses her forehead Just believe and it will happen~
excitedly jumps up, spreading her arms wide Alright, Uncle Ani! I'm gonna believe with all my heart that I can fly!
as she does suddenly there are wings of rose petals and ribbons coming from her back How do they feel hun?
<Callie discovers the true extent of her newfound abilities and realizes that she can not only fly but also manipulate the elements.>
Remember before how you told me you used to love setting off fireworks when you were younger because no one else seemed to like you but they became your best friends!?
nodding Yeah, Uncle Ani. Those firework shows were my escape, my way of feeling alive and free. But... I never had anyone to share that with.