A unexpected visitor. (Elayne)

[Baroness Charmissey]

Before Felicia left the Kendall's house she told Ms. Kendall what had happened and she gave Felicia permission to leave and go to her daughter. She and the other maids could finish the letters. She even gave one to Felicia to give to Feils so his household would know About Harvey and Sofia. Felicia then took the letter and set out to go outside. When outside the house Felicia then took out one pokeball and Tropius. the large grass flying type kneeled down so his trainer could get on. In her maid uniform Felicia then got in her pokemon and soon they where both air born, Though Felicia was not heading to the hospital. She was headed to the outskirts of Evergreen city. The home of the Laurent's.. the family she used to work for 19 years ago.

Never did she think she would be headed there again, not after what Madelyn did to Cora... She broke up a family for no reason what so ever. The only thing good that came out of it was that Felicia got to become a Mother and raise a wonderful daughter. Though she was not heading to that house to see Madelyn, she was going to see Bernard. He still cared for his long lost daughter and should know what just happened. And if she could get him to go see her. Though she thought that was never going to happen. But she could still try. With in 20 minutes she saw the house in question and had her Tropius land just outside the yard. Felicia then got off her pokemon and walked right to the door. Felicia now hoped the maids she once knew still worked here.. Or that it was Bernard who came to the door first.. Felicia then raised her hand and pushed the door bell. Now she had to wait to see who came to the door.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Other/BernardTable1.png][atrb=height,300][atrb=width,420][atrb=style,border:0 steelblue none,b,Table][scrolly:h(212),w(250),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:1px;margin-left:160px;margin-top:60px;margin-bottom:2px;color: #253343;)]Bernard had been busy going through some documents that required his immediate attention when he heard the doorbell ring. Thinking that one of the maids would get the door, Bernard continued to work on the paper in front of him, truth be told ever since the bombings, Bernard had been busier than ever and now hardly had a chance to talk to his wife, much less reply to Elayne's latest letter, something he had been keeping secret from Madelyn knowing the strife that such knowledge would cause. In fact, Bernard was so busy that it took him a few moments to remember that he had given the maids the day off and Madelyn certainly wasn't going to answer the door, busy as she was in her frantic search to find Elayne more now than ever before. Sighing, Bernard rose to his feet and stretched, his neck sore from spending so long bent over the papers he had to attend to. Walking through the hallway, Bernard found himself wondering how Elayne was doing as well as Cora whom he still hadn't heard from after giving his identity to her on her birthday a few months back. This worried him, but Bernard pushed it from his mind and put on a smile upon reaching the door and opening it to see Felicia standing in front of him, dressed in her maid's outfit looking as if she'd left in a hurry. Surprised, Bernard remained silent for a moment before shaking his head slightly as if to clear it and opening the door wider so that Felicia could enter. "Felicia! This is certainly a pleasant surprise, come in, come in. No sense in standing outside in the cold, how have you been?"Bernard replied in a kind voice, doing his best to keep the worry from entering his mind. Felicia hadn't once visited ever since Madelyn had given Cora away to be adopted which did indeed make Bernard worry ... this surprise visit didn't have anything to do with the bombings ... or at least Bernard hoped that it didn't.[/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

Felicia stood out in the cold, shivering a little. It was not a good idea to have gone out in her uniform... The wind just cut right through her. Though it was to late to really complain about it now. After a few minutes of waiting Felicia started to get annoyed. " If someone does not open this door so help me I will break it down.." Felicia said to her self as her teeth started to clatter. Just as she was about to raise her fist and start pounding on the door, Felicia saw the door open little. She then blinked and saw that Bernard, Felicia then gave a sheepish smile and lowered her hand. She was happy it was Bernard that came to the door. If it had been his wife?? Oh it would not have ended very well.. When Bernard invited her in, Felicia hesitated for a moment.

But she then nodded and stepped inside. She kinda did not want to stand outside in the cold, once inside she turned to look at Bernard with a serous expression. Though as she got a good look around the place her eye twitched a little. It was a mess in here!!! How badly Felicia just wanted to start cleaning the place up... But no, her daughter came first. Though Felicia did start to dust a little with her feather duster as she looked back at Bernard. " Thank you Mr. Laurent." Felicia said with a nod. " I know you must be busy but I really need to speak with you.. Its about Cora." Felicia paused before moving to a new spot in the room and started to dust once again. She then looked back at Bernard to see his reaction.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Other/BernardTable1.png][atrb=height,300][atrb=width,420][atrb=style,border:0 steelblue none,b,Table][scrolly:h(212),w(250),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:1px;margin-left:160px;margin-top:60px;margin-bottom:2px;color: #253343;)]Bernard watched as Felicia entered, a knowing amused glint in his eye as she began to clean the room; Felicia had been the best maid they had hired up until she left some years ago and it seemed she still hadn't changed in all these years."Still the same old habits I see? I gave the maids the day off so it's not as tidy as I'm sure you would prefer, but Felicia you're a guest here please, come sit and I'll make you some tea if you'd like,"Bernard said in a kind voice, laughing softly as he spoke before gesturing to one of the chairs. When Felicia mentioned Cora though, Bernard's smile slowly faded as a more somber expression replaced it ... surely something hadn't happened to Cora ... had it ... . The very thought made Bernard feel sick though it was apparent by his pale features that he hadn't been expecting this news. Sitting down in one of the chairs, Bernard swallowed and closed his eyes briefly before looking at Felicia again,"I see ... has anything happened ... ?"Bernard asked in a quiet, somber voice, dreading the answer that was surely to come.[/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

As it set in that something happened to Cora, Felicia said nothing and walked over to the chair that was next to Bernard. For a few moments she said nothing as if trying to put her words into order. " Yes, sadly I have learned Cora was caught in the blast. I was at work when I got a call from Feliciano Rossi, he told me what had happened and I even spoke to Cora before coming down here. She has a broken leg and a head injury. She is trying to stay strong.. I just know it. Cora was never one to like to show weakness in front of people. As her Father I wanted you to know. Seeing as you still care for her." Felicia said, as she tried to keep her self calm as well. How she wanted to be by Cora's side, and she would be very soon. " I was also wondering, if you would like to come see her." Felicia asked as she looked Bernard in the eyes as of daring him to say no.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Other/BernardTable1.png][atrb=height,300][atrb=width,420][atrb=style,border:0 steelblue none,b,Table][scrolly:h(212),w(250),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:1px;margin-left:160px;margin-top:60px;margin-bottom:2px;color: #253343;)]Bernard felt as if he had been punched in the stomach ....... Cora .......... hurt ........ . For a moment the world seemed to swim around him, there was no way ... no ... Cora couldn't be hurt, this was all a misunderstanding ... . But the truth was clear in Felicia's eyes and in her tone of voice said other wise ... this couldn't be happening ... this was all a dream ... a nightmare that he would wake up from at any moment. Taking a deep breath to get his thoughts in order, as Felicia continued, Bernard looked at her and nodded,"Yes, of course,"he replied after a moment,"I would be more than happy to accompany you."[/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

Felicia waited and watched as the news sunk in and Bernard looked like he was about to cry. As he got his thoughts in order Felicia waited and smiled when he have his answer. Felicia then stood up and started to make her way to the door. " Good, I shall wait for you outside. I'm sure you will need to talk to your wife... And I rather not speak to her.... but please hurry, I want to get to Cora as soon as I can." Felicia said as she reached the door and opened it, before going outside she looked at Bernard to wait to see what he would say next.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/Other/BernardTable1.png][atrb=height,300][atrb=width,420][atrb=style,border:0 steelblue none,b,Table][scrolly:h(212),w(250),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:1px;margin-left:160px;margin-top:60px;margin-bottom:2px;color: #253343;)]Bernard stood when Felicia did and followed her to the door,"I have no need to tell Madelyn where I am going, she will assume I'm heading out on business and as far as I'm concerned, family is business,"he replied kindly before closing the door behind them. "If I remember correctly you once had a Tropius you carried with you, do you perhaps have it with you now? It would certainly make for a quicker journey."[/scrolly]

[Baroness Charmissey]

Felicia found her self smiling when Bernard said Family is business. Now if he only had that back bone to stand up his wife... Oh well someday that may happen. Or was that just wishful thinking? When Bernard asked about her Tropius. She nodded her head, " Yes, I still have him. How do you think I got here? And he had been waitingf for us to come out." Felicia said as she walked up to her pokemon. He made a annoyed sound for having to wait outside in the cold." Sorry dear, I was trying to as fast as I could."Felicia said and petted his nuzzle when the grass type lowered his head. Tropius nodded and lowered himself so his trainer and Bernard could get on. When they where both seated on him he let out a cry and flapped his mighty wings and took to the air heading to the hospital.