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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2017 1:33:32 GMT
Calista had been up for a while, the crews weren't sue to arrive to work for a while to complete the carriage house. The music room had been finished and the baby grand piano sat silently, its dust cover back in place after she had it tuned. Tea in hand, Calista walked past it, setting her wand on the top of it, pulling back the cover slowly and running her fingers lightly over the ivory keys, a small smile crossing her face. The sun from the front windows started to light up the room and she opened one to let a gentle breeze inside, the birds singing to greet the morning. It was something they hadn't done in a while. The estate was starting to live again.
The wound on her shoulder had been superficial but it bothered her to move a bit. Making sure to keep it covered with ample necklines on her sundresses, Calista was sure she could let it heal under the bandage that covered it the rest of the way.
Making her way back to the piano she sighed. It had been years since she had touched one just because, but this morning she felt like playing. Playing loudly and singing. The thought of Caleb's return kept playing in her mind. She was sure he would contact her when he came back from his trip. With a swift yank, the canvas came off the shiny black piano, and she took her wand, urging the other instruments in the room to take themselves up and play. Calista sat at the piano and touched a key, the sound bringing her heart up and into her throat. It was then she started to play, the cello moving as if played by a ghost. Through the windows one could see everything, but she didn't care at the moment. She had a song to sing.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 20:39:26 GMT
It had been a rough flight home, his guts and shoulder ached. His night had been filled with broken sleep so it was early morning when he decided to o for a run without meaning to he had ended spat Calista's home. Shifting back to the man he grinned,
'Well now! Guess I know where me minds at?'
He cautiously climb the fence and walked up the gardens into the more private garden. Music and beautiful singing floated on the peaceful morning air. He didnt want to spoke the singer so he crept to the open patio doors. What he saw surprised him, he was surprised he could still be surprised.
Letting Calista finish he clapped,
'That is some beautiful singing darlin' and that was a neat trick with the instruments!' he smiled at her when she looked round. He looked like he had been in a bad fight, a little red seeped through his vest and the bandages on his shoulder could be seen.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 21:16:16 GMT
Calista finished the song and at the sudden clapping and the familiar voice, she startled and turned around, the instruments falling over back to their inanimate state. She whipped around and saw Caleb there. Smiling she got up and whisked to the door, nearly jogging over. She was about the throw her arms around him when she stopped, seeing the red on his clothes.
"CALEB!" She said her hands hovering over him, her eyes wide. "What on earth happened?" Calista gasped, not even paying any mind to his comment about the 'trick'. She would probably have to explain later. "Come, let's get you sitting down." She said, taking him gently by the arm and one around his back, guiding him to the large sofa in the music room. "Have you been to a heal..errrrrr doctor?"
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 21:58:12 GMT
It was good to see Calista again. He laughed as she mentioned the 'Heal..eerrr...Doctor, 'Not sure what a Heal....eerrr...Doctor is darlin', but em! I don't feel as bad as I look.'
Caleb sat in the seat she guided him to, he wasn't for arguing with her.
'Sorry Calista I shouldn't have just turned up like this! To be honest I just came out for a run and ended up here. Sorry for intrudin' on your private time.'
He began to stand but had to sit again as a pain shot through his stomach. Grimacing with pain he held his wounded torso and leant back in the chair.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 22:12:28 GMT
Calista eyeballed him and narrowed her eyes. "I don't believe you." She said, going to the kitchen and after clanging around for a moment, came back with a glass of what looked like tea with ice in it.
"Here, this will help you relax. It's just cold brew lavender and chamomile suntea..with a little whiskey. Even though I know you shouldn't have it because of thinning the blood, I know you probably are a bit adjusted to it." She kept tutting, flitting around like mother hen, fluffing throw pillows and placing them just so on either side and behind him.
Finally she looked up at him at his apology, her voice softening. "I am glad you came. I missed you." She said averting her eyes and moving her hands to his chest and where the blood was coming through. She hesitated and then met his gaze.
"May I?" She asked, her cheeks turning pink a bit.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 22:47:58 GMT
He smiled at her as the blush came to her face, her hands over his chest felt good. 'I missed you too.' he nodded to his chest, 'Yeah go ahead..... nice drink!'
He helped her pull his vest off, the bandage on his stomach had moved and wound could be seen. What looked like old stitches had popped out leaving only the end where he was bleeding from.
'I don't even know where to begin with how this happened? If I hadn't seen the magic instruments I would have lied. So I guess I'll tell the truth, a vampire did this.' he said this like it was a normal thing to say.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 23:05:20 GMT
Calista looked at Caleb and blinked, the wound needed serious attention. "The hell!" She said, noticing his shoulder as well. "A vampire...." her eyes flashed for a moment and she got to her feet as she heard Lydia enter the front hall. "I will be right back." Calista put her hand on his face lightly and sighed. She left for a few moments, muffled conversation between the two women and a set of footfalls heading up the back servant's staircase. Calista returned a moment later.
"If you are not opposed to it, I would like it if you didn't go running about for a while. If you need anyone to know where you are, they can come here. I have my maid getting some clean bandages and first aid items. I can have someone here to see you. I assume the whole witch thing goes without saying." She said, sitting down gently and beginning to remove the bandages. She wasnt worried about the pillows or couch at the moment. Those were replaceable. "Lets get you to the kitchen." She said, putting his arm over her shoulder to help him up off of the couch.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 23:24:21 GMT
He hissed a little as she helped him off the couch. All he could do was smile as she mothered him, he actually enjoyed it. 'Yeah I guessed witch or electronic special effects expert!' Caleb let her lead him to the kitchen. 'You know this wont be so bad tomorrow, but I don't mind staying.'
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 23:49:00 GMT
Calista laughed a little, carefully moving him to the kitchen to one of the captain's chairs around a small table near the servant's stairs. Calista helped him ease down and saw his shoulder wounds and winced. "How big was that vampire?" She herself hissed as she removed the bandages from his injuries. She tried to be discreet but without a shirt on, he made it hard, even when he looked like a hunk of shark bait. He cleared her throat and looked up as Lydia rounded the corner with a wooden box, clean towels and a bottle of what looked like the oldest bottle of whiskey around.
Calista ignored her face flaring up. "This is Lydia, my maid. No worries, she's like me, though doesn't like to admit it. She is also from Boston, so dont try to give her any grief." Calista smirked, trying to keep herself focused on the task of cleaning him up and from her eyes wandering.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 7:43:48 GMT
'Oh Jesus! He was massive easily 6 foot somethin' and he had silver katanas! He nearly cut me friggin' head off!' he looked at her and his brow creased, 'You don't believe me do you?' he laughed 'My good friends brought me to a doctor but looks like the last few stitches have popped right out!'
He took another mouthful of the tea an carried on talking, 'If you think I look bad the other fellas in even worse shape,' he hisses just a little as her hands move over his body. 'You sure do got a soft touch darlin'
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 14:55:09 GMT
Calista looked at Caleb as he described the vampire. She gently cleaned up the wound. "Sadly, I do believe you." She said, reaching into a small wooden box. "I could do you wonders with magic, but bot beinf a trained healer, I would rather not risk blowing you to bits or making your tongue turn into a snake." She said, looking at him with a smirk. "So I have a few tinctures and potions here we can try along with the more muggle way of things." She said, gesturing to Lydia to hand him the bottle of opened
"Easy now, that stuff will knock out a stubborn mule, so it should at least make you a bit drowsy." Calista said with a chuckle and a wink.
At the mention of her touch, Calista smiled slightly and shook her head. "You sure are good with your words." She said, her green gaze holding his eyes for a while. Damn was he....she shook the thought and went back to work on the ruined stitches.
"You do realize his friends may not be so happy with the condition you left him in. I assume you are a bookstore keeper by day, hunter by night?" She asked, waiting for him to take a sip of the bottle.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 17:46:53 GMT
Taking a swig of the potion he coughed and scrunched up his eyes, 'Jesus! Thats strong stuff....' he took another drink as she looked into his eyes, where had he saw them before? 'Good with me words? Thanks darlin' only when I need them.' he grinned and watched her.
'Aye I am part owner, I really just help Dickens lift the heavy piles of books. Hunter? Hmmm somethin' like that. Im a little more than that too!'
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 18:32:12 GMT
Calista smirked. "Something us witches have that makes the Irish cringe? Well, I think that is an achievement. Also, the muscle of the book establishment, eh?" She said, laughing lightly. She knew by now he would stop squirming and the pain wouldn't be as bad.
As she finished up his stomach wound, she moved to his shoulder. There was a single hole but other marks that were a bit older and nothing like a blade would make in one strike. Pulling back a bit, Calista swallowed. "Caleb, what made these other marks?" She asked, concern in her eyes. Lydia stood there, holding the pan of water for a moment, not saying anything. She set it down and excused herself, leaving Calista and Caleb alone.
"Were you attacked by an animal?"
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 19:26:17 GMT
Caleb could feel the soothing effects of the elixir Calista had given him slowly warm his aches. He even felt more relaxed, the fighting in New York had his rage at a high. But this potion even eased that.
He looked into her eyes a little dreamy, 'I swear on the holy mother your the finest woman my eyes ever did see!' he chuckles, 'I have a secret! One I think you could handle, saying as your a witch! So I was down by the little lake on your grounds watching the sun go down when a bloody great big panther jumped me!' his eyes flashed icy blue and feral for a brief moment as he remembered the fight.
'Thats why asked if you had a gun, I wouldn't want anyting to happen you Calista darlin'.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 19:48:31 GMT
"Oh, by the way, that stuff also gets rhe patients a little loose lipped, not unlike whiskey." Calista said, grinning. She placed some salve on the wounds, then the bandage and sat back to gather up the old bandages.
Calista looked at Caleb, startled for a moment. He hadn't been in sight, just the wolf...oh hell. Gathering her thoughts and composure.
"Is that so? Was it six feet tall and carrying two silver katanas as well?" She joked, smiling although her gut was in a knot. That was her work. "I assure you I need no gun. Now that you say so, I havent seen any prints other than what looks like a stray dog." She said bending, kissing him on the forehead and putting the kettle on the stove. The bandage on her own shoulder and neck peeking out from the neckline of her dress. Soon Lydia came back, quiet as a mouse and cleaned up the aftermath of the makeshift med center.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 8:14:11 GMT
Caleb watched her as walked over to the stove, 'No, it wasn't that big!' he laughed, 'But seriously I did see one, just be careful alright?'
He stood up and stretched with a gentle groan, 'Thanks for doin' all this! I really didnt mean to be a pain in the arse.' putting his hand to his stomach he grinned, the potion must have really been working.
As he moved closer to her he noticed the bandage poking out from the top of her drees'You have an accident yourself?' he gently touched the bandage, his fingers lightly brushing her neck.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 17:48:29 GMT
Calista jumped a little but turned and smiled, her hand going to the bandage. "Its really no problem. I like you. Anyone else I would have fed to this panther you speak of." She smiled slightly, her eyes meeting his for a moment, goosebumps on her arms from his touch.
"Oh! That! I was trimming those godawful climbing roses near the carriage house and it bit back." She said, her green gaze returning to his. She was not very good at lying at the moment. He weakened her defenses considerably.
Calista bit her lip and put her hand on his cheek. "I will be careful if you promise not to go chasing vampires carrying giant blades for at least a little while. Now, I can get you a new shirt. I cant promise it won't be questionable in fashion, and you walking around like this you won't hear complaints from any females in the house, but there are some available if you like." His closeness made her heart race. She swallowed and felt herself blush.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 19:13:07 GMT
He could see the colour in her face, he grinned and put his hands on her hips and pulled her closer to him. He smiled as he lifted his face to hers and kissed her, he could feel the softness of her skin under his hands.
Her lips were warm and soft tasting of something sweet, 'Damn she is gorgeous!' he thought to himself. He kissed her softly at first, taking his time. He had rushed things in the past only to have them explode in his face and he didnt want to ruin this.
Slowly he intensified his kiss and seemed to be alright with that. His hand found her cheek and he gently caressed it. Breaking the kiss he smiled at her, 'Thanks for taken carrot me darlin' I promise I'll take it easy.'
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 20:48:11 GMT
Calista felt herself melt into Caleb's kiss and her face blazed hot. She wrapped her arms around his neck carefully and closed her eyes, takint it all in. Her stomach fluttered and she smiled as he pulled away and she leaned her face into his touch.
"You are more than welcome. It's the least I could do. You really got me out and feeling alive again. The other day was the first time I have been out much in the last five years."
Even with the bandages, she had to keep from wandering eyes. Easy Cal, you know to tread lightly. It was so difficult with Caleb.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 21:38:30 GMT
He smiled, he felt content. Calista resting so close to him made him feel at ease. The ever present rage calmed at her touch.
Caleb watched her face as she spoke, taking in every detail. He never wanted to forget this woman, this woman that had put up with his blatant cheeky charm and turning up have beaten.
'Thems some nasty roses you got.' he gently touched the bandage on her neck. 'Shite I bite that cat on the neck, her eyes are the same, that smell, oh !' he thought to himself.
'Promise me you wont be freaked out if I tell you somethin'
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 22:14:55 GMT
"Beautiful but they can be dangerous." She said, her voice low as she took in his scent. It was calming yet....wild. She looked to the floor and then spoke, her eyes lidded.
"Only if you promise not to freak out if I tell you something back..." Calista trailed off, emerald gaze clouding over. There was no turning back now. "Its about the paw prints....." Her voiced cracked snd she put her hands over her face, unable to continue.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 22:20:26 GMT
Gentle he takes her hands in his, 'You believe in vampires so I'd have to imagine you might believe in werewolves!'
He kisses the back of her hand hoping to ease her. 'Emmmm I'm a werewolf!' he didnt let go?he just held her hands, hoping she wouldn't run.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 23:29:31 GMT
Calista stared at him, silent fir nearly a minute. She felt the blood drain from her face and then she finally blinked. "That...was that you by the lake?" She asked, her voice higher pitched than normal.
Her mouth moved but no more sound came out. Her eyes rolled back and she fainted, her body going limp. No, Calista wasn't running, she wasn't going anywhere.
"Miss Calista!" Lydia's voice resounded through the kitchen as the sound of a teacup shattering interrupted the silence. Lydia hadn't heard Caleb's confession.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 23:42:52 GMT
As she fainted he cradled her in his arms. Quickly he moved while holding her and rested her on his bended knee. 'Awww shite!' he looked at Lydia panic plastered across his face.
He picks up Calista and carries her to the nearest sofa.
'Shite Calista love... sorry I didnt mean to mess this up!' Lydia can see the panic that has set into Caleb.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 12:29:55 GMT
Lydia moved to the glass front cabinet near the basement stairs. She rifled through the glass vials and grabbed a purple glass one with a faded label and a cork. Hurrying to where Caleb had put Calista on the couch, she popped the cork and waved it under Cal's nose.
Calista opened her eyes slowly and blinked, looking around. Her gaze settled on Caleb and she put a hand to her forehead. "Mmmm, what on earth?" She said looking at Lydia with the uncorked bottle and Caleb looking panicked.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 17:10:11 GMT
The panic left his face and he smiled, 'You alright darlin'? You gave Lydia an awful fright.' it was clear he had been scared also even with all of his bravado.
Caleb helped her sit up, 'You fainted darlin', do you feel sick?'
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 1:08:09 GMT
Calista looked about, her face moving from Lydia to Caleb, the panic evident in their eyes. "Lydia, I will be fine. You can take the rest of the day off." She said, sitting up with Caleb's help. Lydia nodded, knowing not to question Calista unless it was worth it. Lydia left the sitting room.
"I suppose it is because I haven't eaten much today. Also, I am pretty sure I heard you say you were a werewolf." Calista whispered with intensity. "You bit me!" She continued on the same voice, gesturing with her finger with emphasis at her neck bandage. "Please tell me the storybooks I read as a child are all exaggerating and I won't turn on the next full moon." She said, pinching the bridge of her nose. She was still a bit dizzy.
It was only a matter of time before her alternate form came into the conversation.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 6:56:50 GMT
His hand went to the bandage on her neck, a look of worry on his face. He didn't remember biting her, had he raged and attacked her? Caleb looks like his world haw just been destroyed.
'I don't expect you too but please forgive me darlin' I didn't mean to do that. Sometimes the beast just gets the better of me, I was fighting with the panther! Maybe I lost it then?' he rests a hand on hers half expecting her to flinch away.
'I ain't that type of werewolf! You wont turn because I bit yeh! Your either born like me or not. Im sorry I wasn't able to control myself and bit yeh.' it is clear to Calista he hasn't connected the dots yet.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 14:27:00 GMT
Calista felt guilt rising up in her as he apologized. She tilted her head andput her arms around him,gently of course, and sidled up to him. She didn't say anything for a bit then she sighed in relief at his words about her not turning.
"I am sorry too. I am the one that clawed you. I guess we are even." She whispered, closing her eyes. Either he hadn't put it together yet or he was really understanding.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 19:38:01 GMT
He stopped talking when she mentioned clawing him... the look on his face was utter confusion. 'Did she jus' say she clawed me? What the clean feck?' he thought, the only thing to have clawed him recently was the panther.
'Just so I got this right Calista darlin'. Your tellin' me you scratched me?' relief washed over his face. 'I didnt flip out and attack you! Thank Stag!' then he pulled her close to him and kissed her. 'Calista you had me worried there for a minute. I thought I'd hurt ya!'
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