Look up, never look down. ( Jay)

[Baroness Charmissey]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/coraposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(210),w(220),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:68px;margin-left:268px;color:#4e1614;)] Cora fell silent for a long while. How she always wondered who her family was... One fatefull day she met Elayne.. They shared the same birth mark... Elayne knew her middile name that her brith Mother had given her. But then she learned her Mother was selfish and heartless. Causeing Elyane to run away. And her Father was a weak man who would not stand up to his wife.. While deep in thought she forgot Lance was there. she spoke some of her thoughts out loud. " But do I really want to meet a selfish Mother and weak Father who wont stand up for his own children??" Cora said in a low voice while she was lost in thought. Then Cora rememberd Lance was in the room and cupped her hand over her mouth. Cora looked up at lance for a few minutes before looking off to the side. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/lanceRRossiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 397][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(200),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:10px;)]Lance's eye slid sideways and stared at Cora. That. There was no denying that she had said it, and the references question she had on her father meant that she had already some idea of who she was. Her defiance that she was not that person was quite interesting though. It meant that she either didn't want to be a part of noble-rebel conflict or that she didn't want to be a part of family conflict... both being a sort of weakness in his eyes, but Lance could understand a bit of this. He didn't speak just yet but simply waited. [/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/coraposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(210),w(220),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:68px;margin-left:268px;color:#4e1614;)] Cora sat there with her hand over her mouth waiting for Lance to say something. But when he did not she grew uneasy. Cora lowered her hand from her mouth but did not look at Lance yet. She was kinda scared to now. After all this time denying she was the said tossed away child she had no idea what to say next. After a few minutes she looked back at Lance and saw he was looking at her. the look in his eyes made her gulp a little. Well no use trying to hid it now... She let the cat out of the beg and Lance know knew Cora knew who she is. Cora then let out a defeated sigh, " I was adopted when I was just baby.. A new born a matter of fact... I was then shortly adopted by my Mother... My Mom told me my middle name was the name my birth parent's would have given me if they would have kept me.. So to honor them she made Alicia my middle name... Mom never hid it from me that I was adopted, she told me when I was old enough to understand. But she could not tell me anything about my family.. So of course I looked and tried to find out info.. But I was just a kid and could find nothing out.. So I just have up any hope if finding them and was just happy to live life my Mom." Cora said pausing for a moment. Lance seemed like the kinda guy who would not blab if she said something about Elayne or ask any qustions... Or so she hoped.. " At a younger age I became a Pokemon trainer, and left with the Charmander my Mother had gotten me as a gift.. And not to long ago I met....." Cora hesitated. very unsure if she should even say she had met Elayne.. But wants the point of hiding things now? If he did ask about Elayne she did not have to answer. " I met my sister... Elayne. We talked and I saw her birth mark and thought it was cool she had the same one as mine.. We talked and after a while we figured out we where sisters... Other then what she told me about our family I do still do not know much about them.. Besides that fact my so called Mother threw me away and told Elayne I did not exist.... I would just love to meet Mother and ask why she told everyone she never gave birth to me... I was just a baby... I did nothing wrong..." Cora said a little sharply then she wanted but oh well.. " But I dought I will ever get that chance..." [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/lanceRRossiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 397][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(200),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:10px;)]He had not honestly expected to have heard so much from the girl, yet there it was, all at once she had explained that she knew who she was and was all but definite that she was.... Ah this day had turned into something that he had never expected it to have. However, now he had to be truly careful with what he said. "I see," he answered back looking calmly at Cora before looking out the window again. "I could explain to your Madelyn's nature, but I could never explain why she chose to give a child up," he stated. It seemed that he wasn't going to completely direct his thoughts solely on the surprise of meeting this girl but instead had already resolved to try and answer what she couldn't herself. "Her heart is something that struggles to understand things." [/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/coraposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(210),w(220),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:68px;margin-left:268px;color:#4e1614;)] Cora looked at Lance as he spoke, but what he said about her so called Mother did not answer anything. So what if Madelyn's heart struggled to understand things.. What does that have to do with herself?? Whats that got to do with giving away a baby who she could have kept? Cora shook her head at these thoughts. Part of her wondered why she was getting upset about this whole thing... She has a good life with the woman who loved and raised her... This should not be bugging her at all... But it was, could be that she never knew she had a sister and even a Father.. two things Cora never had in life... Though Cora had a feeling she would not even like her so called Father.. She did like Elayne though. "So what if Madelyn struggles to understand things?? Everyone does, What about my Father?? How come he did not stand up for us?? Or does he fear his own wife or something?" Cora said rather hotly. Not hiding her feelings about this at all. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/lanceRRossiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 397][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(200),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:10px;)]Lance had not watched Cora's motions but could hear by the tone in her voice that she was not in the best of moods to say the very least of it. No, he understood her frustration but was not one to jumble himself into other people's emotions. Instead, he was an observer and caretaker. "You judge harshly, but must learn not to judge," he answered back calmly. "Though you may have the right to be angry, you need to learn how to stop and consider how Madelyn must have felt over the matter. I honestly doubt she doesn't have some sort of regret," he answered back. Lance could not say that Madelyn was the kindest of people, but everyone born in the human race retained some sort of humanity if not born crazy. "And Bernard's a man that tries to appease everyone," he stated aloud falling silent after that. "And fails in the process. He does have good intentions though." [/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/coraposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(210),w(220),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:68px;margin-left:268px;color:#4e1614;)] Cora listened as Lance spoke again once more, He did have a point but Cora was still angry.What annoyed her even more to learn her Father was a people pleaser... Yea people like that let others walk all over them. Poor Elayne having to grow up such lame perants... No wonder she ran away... Cora seemed to be the lucky one. But Cora thought it best to keep that to herself. " Bernard...." Cora repeated. This was the first time she had heard her Father's name, she would make sure to remember that as well as her Mothers. " Well you do have a point. Uncle Lance. Cora said "Uncle" just for the fun of it and to see how Lance would react. And after all he is her Uncle. " But they have done a rotten job as parents, Elayne ran away and I was thrown away.. If I ever do get the chance to meet them I would give them a piece of my mind. But that may never happen.. I don't ever see a chance of ever meeting them..." Cora said and looked down at the floor. A fire was burning with in her eyes. She wished badly she could meet them. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/lanceRRossiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 397][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(200),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:10px;)]He was quiet after that mentally sighing that she didn't quite understand his meaning just yet. She was still too young, yet he could understand that. He could understand a lot of things. "I'm sure.... if that is what you truly wanted, I could arrange something for you," he answered back fully. Indeed, he wasn't fazed much by the use of 'uncle' really. He already had to deal with a certain Romano's cynical speech of it and therefore thought nothing of it. [/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/coraposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(210),w(220),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:68px;margin-left:268px;color:#4e1614;)] Cora looked at Lance when he said that, hope started to fill up with in her. Yes Cora knew she would never be able to change her so called family.. But she could at least tell them a thing or to. And hey she can always go back in the road after that right? If the meeting was privet no one but the family would know about it.. Its not like she has any personnel ties with her so called family.. They are strangers after all. Well she could become friends with Eayne.. But that was about it. A small smile came to Cora's face and she gave a nod. " Yes, I would really like that Uncle." This time Cora said that with respect, not trying to be rude or funny. But then a new thought came to mind. Would they even what to see her?? Most likely not, Cora wondered how this would work.. But of Uncle Lance could find a way she would have to trust him. Heck she would not mind even getting a make over to look like a noble. That might make her family a little more accpeting of her.. But where in the wrold would she get a fancy dress?? Oh well... Cora would think of something. And even though she would trust her uncle she just had to ask. " How would you get me in without them turning me away?" [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/lanceRRossiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 397][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(200),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:10px;)]At the acceptance of the offer, Lance simply nodded his head a bit. However, as the question came, he was quiet and seemed to be thinking this over rather carefully. After a moment, he simply smiled. "I'd simply accompany you," he answered back. Madelyn had already allowed him entrance previous, and he doubted she'd turn him away. [/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/coraposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(210),w(220),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:68px;margin-left:268px;color:#4e1614;)] Well, a escort to see her family was not what Cora had in mind... But she would take what she could get. Though before even thinking about seeing her birth parents she thought it would be best to change her look. The way her Mother sounded it would be best to dress up a bit.. Again the issue of finding a dress, Cora is a tomboy who never owned a dress.. But for this she was willing to get one. Also she thought it would be best to learn how to act like a noble.. And the only noble Cora felt she could trust is Felis.. But would he be willing to teach her?? Well the only way to find out is to ask. Cora stood up and walked back over to Lance, " Alright, that is fine with me Uncle. Though I would like to take time to get ready. Meeting them with out getting prepared would be foolish on my part. But how would I get in contact with you when I'm ready to meet them?" Cora asked. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/lanceRRossiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 397][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(200),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:10px;)]Ah there now, Lance's mind came calmly to that understanding. She was able to think things through fully enough when she needed to, at the very least. This was good. She'd need such a trait...."I can write down my phone number," he stated before fishing out a paper and a pen from his pocket and starting to write it down. After a moment, he handed it to her and simply nodded his head. "Feel free to call at any time." [/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/coraposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(210),w(220),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:68px;margin-left:268px;color:#4e1614;)] Cora took the paper and nodded. Wow this felt so unreal, she was going to be able to meet those lame parents of hers. Cora now started to feel a little nervous but she fought back that feeling. She had it her mind she was going to stand up for Elayne then her mostly. Seeing as Elayne had to suffer growing up with them.. And yes try to get the reason why she was also given up.. Cora looked at Lance and smiled. Thanks to people like him Cora's view on nobles was slowly changing. She was now starting to see that not all nobles are jerks. " Thank you Uncle, yes I will call when I'm ready." Cora said and she walked over to the ledge of the tower and took out a pokeball. " Well... Time to get started.. Charizard! come on out!!" Cora called. With a flash of light Charizard came out of his pokeball. He stood there calmly and looked around him. Then he spotted Lance then looked at Cora. " Who is that?" Charizard asked eying Lance as if sizing him up or something. Cora smiled and giggled a little. " He is Lance, my Uncle. He is going to help me see my birth parent's." Cora explained to her Pokemon. Charizard gave a slight nod while still looking at Lance. So the time has come, Cora was going to meet her family after all these years. Charizard almost wanted to say now that he had met her Father... A very long time ago when he was just a baby Charmander. He was really a gift from him. But decided not to for right now. So instend Charizard gave a bow to Lance. " It is nice to meet you." the dragon pokemon said. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/lanceRRossiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 397][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(200),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:10px;)]A quiet half smile placed itself on Lance's features when he caught sight of the Charizard. It was a powerful pokemon, indeed. Something worth making friends with and taking care of, indeed, it was, and the fact that this particular one could speak was rather impressive. "Hello," he greeted calmly looking at the fire dragon. "Nice to meet you as well," he answered back. "I take it you're leaving?" he asked after a moment. [/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/coraposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(210),w(220),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:68px;margin-left:268px;color:#4e1614;)] Charizard looked at Cora with a smile. " I think I like your uncle, he seems very polite." Cora smiled back at her Charizard and nodded. Yes, Uncle Lance was polite. One main reason she was not rude to him. When Lance asked if she was leaving, Cora stopped and thought about it. She then looked at Lance with a thoughtful look. " Well I could stay if you want.. I don't have to start right away." said Cora. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/lanceRRossiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 397][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(200),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:10px;)]Lance half smiled and looked out the window again. "It's up to you, really. If you want more information or something, I can probably provide it, " he answered back coolly after that. Indeed, he didn't want to force her to stay when things had been set up anyways. [/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/coraposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(210),w(220),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:68px;margin-left:268px;color:#4e1614;)] Cora blinked at Lance's tone of voice, ok she could take a hint. As did Charizard, he lowered himself down so Cora could get on. Cora then jumped onto Charizard back and looked over at Lance one more time. " Before I go Uncle, I have one more thing to say. I do know your son Felis and little Rosa. They are good people. Just thought I let you know.. I lied to you earlier, sorry about that. Alright Charizard lets go." Cora commanded. With a few flaps Cora and Charizard where air born. Charizard then flew away from the tower. " The time getting closer... I will find out more about my history.. And family.. But first I need to get ready.." Cora thought as she and Charizard flew farther and farther away from the tower. ( Exit Cora x3 ) [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/lanceRRossiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 397][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(235),w(200),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:10px;)]Lance watched as Cora flew off and simply turned back to the window again staring out of it and wondering what the rest of the day would bring him. [/scrolly]