First Date (Jay)

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]It was a bit cloudy today but that was fine. It was still beautiful for a date. A girl with Brown shoulder length hair and brown eyes stared at the front of the Castle. She was nervous. Of all the moments to be nervous she was nervous now. Looking down at her red tank and blue jeans she looked about. Her and Allis had gotten her about two days earlier in order to look about. It was bound to be interesting now. On her right arm she had a picnic basket. Inside were freshly made grilled shrimp and some grilled sweet fish. For desert was chocolate pudding, Raspberries and Chocolate dipped Strawberries. To drink was a couple of sodas and a couple bottles of green tea. Hopefully it would be enough. Aisla looked around nervously. For all the flirting she had done with people over the years this was the first date she was actually serious about. She really wanted it to go well. Taking a deep breath she let it out slowly. It would be okay. Looking at her Right hand she watched the Dark blue Calla lilies. She had no idea how Allis had found them in that color but hopefully it would be impressive to Nero. Looking about she tried to spot Nero some place. Her mind also wondered to the egg she had managed to win. At the moment she had left it with her sister, whom for all she knew was probably out site seeing. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Nero hadn't forgotten. Of all the uncertainty of the entire situation even without the quantum physics problems of life in general, there was something certain Nero was sure of. She had a date. Her first real date of sorts with a girl she had only come to know for a short time but whom she had heard of because of where she called home. Breathing inwards as she walked closer and closer to the large castle, Nero fidgeted a little and brushed back her long black locks of hair that she had worn down only because Aisla had commented that she should wear her hair down more often, previously, and though she truly disliked the fact that it got in her way, she was glad to have it down to... well impress... really... She wore her general somewhat lose clothes though she had taken care to wash and press them before actually wearing them and had done a lot more than she generally did for nearly anything. She had thought of buying a new set of clothes but then remembered that all of her previous purchases had left her somewhat poor at the moment, and damn it to hell if she was going to breed Meteor again just to sell his eggs. Instead, she went with clean clothes, cleared of any sort of blood stains or anything of that nature, and hoped for the best. Why had she accepted this offer again? Nero could only remember that it was slightly forced on her, really, yet at the same time, it was an oddly good feeling that was taking hold of the young woman. Maybe this would be good. Nero found that she had been looking downwards adn ended up looking up after a moment only to realize how close to the castle she actually was at that moment. After a moment, her eyes even zeroed in on the girl she was there to meet. As though trying to overpower her before she even had a chance to do anything, Nero found her heart smacking against the wall of her chest. It both greatly unnerved her and frustrated her to already be nervous. It.. it... what was really the worst that could happen. "Good morning," Nero finally managed to get herself to call out though part of the morning part died in her throat. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Aisla kept looking for her. She was sure she looked like someone who had been abandoned by her date. Hopefully Nero would come. Two weeks was long enough for anyone to change their minds. Catching site of Nero she could feel her breath disappear. She looked lovely. Hearing her heart thump in her chest she had to force herself to talk through her dazed mind. Hearing the morning die on her lips a bit she smiled. "You look lovely. Oh here I brought you these." Handing Nero the flowers she rubbed the back of her head in a sheepish gesture. "You told me your favorite color was dark blue so tada." Of course Nero hadn't mentions her favorite flower so Dark blue Calla lilies would have to do. Holding up the basket she grinned. "I also brought lunch for when we get hungry." Now that she thought about it...maybe she had over done it? Hopefully she hadn't. She didn't wanna scare her date. She wanted Nero to have fun on their first date. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]At the compliment on her appearance, Nero found a quiet smile come to her face, yet as the flowers were presented, a surprised look flickered on Nero's eyes. Had she really... flowers? It was only then that the memory hit her of when Aisla was asking questions. So that was.... And she hadn't even gotten Aisla anything in return.. and... and.... Blinking a moment, Nero finally found her fingers curling around the flowers as she took them gently. Breathing in the smell, she slowly smiled a bit more. "Thank you... they're beautiful.... and you look.. beautiful," she smiled gently back at Aisla. "I'm sorry if I was late...." she finally stated suddenly wondering how long Aisla had been standing there. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Aisla watched the smiled appear on her face, which in turn caused her heart to beat. When the surprise flickered over her features Aisla's confidence jumped a bit higher. Nero was probably only now putting together why she had asked so many questions. "Your welcome. And thank you." Aisla's face actually went a bit red over Nero's compliment. When she apologized Aisla's eyes went wide. "No. No. Its fine. I was just early is all. Are you ready to go in?" Smiling she took one of Nero's hands and gently tugged her toward the castle. Aisla seemed to know where she was going at least. Though to any one it would seem she had been here before. When in all reality she had only taken a quick look around yesterday so she knew where some goods spots were to take Nero. That and to see if there was a good spot for a picnic. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Nero hesitated for maybe a second, yet as Aisla took her hand and began to lead her towards the front door of the castle, she relaxed and followed. "Yes," she finally answered back. She had been to the outside of the castle quite a few times but had never gone in for some reason. As they finally both stepped into the actual castle itself, Nero found her eyes growing. The major walls and things were intact, yet greenery was growing here and there. Despite how it might have looked to some, Nero couldn't help but like it for whatever reason. Her head turned a tad as she looked around. "Wow..." she mumbled a little. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Aisla smiled and walked beside her as she led them inside. Stopping inside the door she let Nero take a good look around. It was incredible that so many things were still intact. Wait till she saw the court yard. From what she had heard the grass types here had done it. Keeping it in shape. "Pretty kewl right?" Gently tugging her hand she lead Nero a little further in. It only got more amazing the further a person went in. The pokemon who lived here really liked to keep the place in as good a shape as possible. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Nero nodded her head a bit at Aisla's answer. "It's impressive really... I've been around the exterior before but never ventured this far in," she mumbled quietly more to herself than to Aisla. Her eyes continued to look around the area slowly, and a quiet hum of sorts came from thought to throat in Nero. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Aisla smiled and listened to Nero. Hearing the hum of sorts from Nero she grinned before gently tugging her down a hallway. Just a few more hall ways and they would reach the courtyard. From her inspection yesterday it was a good place for a picnic. Watching Nero's face she smiled. She already liked how this date was going. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]At first, Nero had been a tad confused at the tug, yet as Aisla led her down the hallway of the castle and finally to the court yard area, she found herself stopping and gazing up at the large tree that was, in fact, in the court yard. It looked considerably worn, and Nero wondered mentally if it was not only age worn but battle worn having been around when Era castle had been taken down. Slowly walking over towards it hand in hand with Aisla, Nero looked up at the tree slowly. "It looks so tired... yet at the same time somehow so regal," she hummed aloud rather quietly. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Aisla stopped when they had reached the courtyard. Gazing over at the tree she noted the worness of it from age, and the battle that had waged here. She could also see the simple touches of pokemon who had helped it grow. It was beautiful in its own way. Walking beside her to get closer to the tree she looked up at the leaves above. Hearing Nero's words she smiled. "Wanna have out picnic under it?" It would be nice to be in the shadow of the old tree. It was rather sturdy and nice. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]A quiet smile touched Nero's visage, and as she looked back at Aisla, she nodded. "Yes, that would be nice," she answered back before remembering that she was still carrying the flowers that Aisla had given her and breathing in the smell of them quietly. After a moment, she turned from how she had been standing and slowly began to sit up against the tree. The large tree was possibly big enough for both of them to lean on if both Nero and Aisla were careful enough. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Aisla grinned and let her hand go to set up the food. Setting the basket down she pulled the blanket out and laid it out on the ground. Pulling out the containers she set them one by one on the blanket. "Tada with a little help was Allis, we have Grilled shrimp, Grilled sweet fish with a light seasoning, and Raspberries. For desert we have pudding and chocolate dipped Strawberries." Looking over at Nero she waited to see her reaction on all the food. She hoped she hadn't over done it. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Nero smoothed out the blanket carefully with one hand, and as she listened to Aisla explain each of the foods that she had brought, Nero found herself smiling quietly. She really had put a lot of thought into that, hadn't she? Looking up at Aisla, Nero smiled softly. "It all sounds good," she answered back thinking on the shrimp and sweet fish the most. She.... she'd remembered that comment on seafood.... Finding her face smiling even more than before, Nero actually fully grinned. "Thank you for this," she finally spoke. No one had done something like this before... as far back as Nero could remember, anyways. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Aisla's nervous mind was put to rest over Nero's comment. Oh good! She hadn't scared her date off. Smiling she pulled out a couple of plates and handed one to Nero. "It was my pleasure. Shall we dig in or would you like to take a walk around the court yard?" Aisla was happy to do either or both. Her heart thudded in her chest as she watched Nero. She liked making the girl happy. Plus hopefully they would have more dates. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Taking one of the plates, Nero found that calm smile retaining itself so well on her face. It was odd, yet at the same time, she really liked it. "How about we eat now a small bit now and then walk around after?" she asked smiling a bit more at Aisla before slowly starting to move to undo containers and slowly take out food as well. Shrimp and sweet fish and just everything... Somehow, even just thinking of what had been done was sending Nero's heart up a few beats. "How have you been, by the way?" she asked deciding to keep the conversation going, if she could. She.. actually wanted to keep talking... which... was odd.... really ._.; [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/aislatsukiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height,297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(227),w(238),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:58px;margin-left:5px;)]Aisla smiled and nodded. "Sounds good!" Helping to undo the containers she took some of everything. Moving so she was sitting near Nero she smiled. Taking a chocolate dipped strawberry she looked at Nero. "Awesome. Wellll actually I won an egg in the contests up in the North. My sister is watching the egg today so that I could have the date with you. Now say Ahhh." Okay she couldn't resist. She waited for Nero to either question or her obey as she held the chocolate dipped strawberry to Nero's lips. [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Nero had been about to continue the conversation when her face went slightly surprised pink from Ailsa's motions. However, seeing as she was seated back up against the tree, she couldn't back up, and.... Breathing in quietly and forcing the blush down somehow, Nero slowly opened her mouth and indeed took a bite of the chocolate dipped strawberry. It was rather sweet, indeed, yet the flavor wasn't overboard or anything... It... was rather nice... For whatever reason, Nero found her heart had jumped up into her throat for a moment, and she had to fight down to swallow, yet once she did so, the dark haired woman smiled a little. "It's good... thank you..." she murmured after a moment. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/aislatsukiposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height,297][atrb=style,border:0 red none,b,Table][scrolly:h(227),w(238),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:58px;margin-left:5px;)]Aisla watched Nero's face go pink from her trying to feed her. Her smile turned flirty even as the other girl took a bite. Grinning full out now she nodded her head. "Your welcome." Still grinning she took a bite of one of the shrimp she had taken. She hadn't done bad if she said so herself. Normally Allis cooked but Aisla had wanted to cook most of this meal. "How have you been?" [/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Cooling herself a bit more, Nero started a the sweet fish taking up a pair of chopsticks and eating small portions carefully. Stopping when she was asked the question back, Nero half smiled. "I've been well. I've been shopping a bit and working out a few things here and there... my current employer is having me... do a lot of work soon," she explained quietly. [/scrolly]