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natekka · 08-17-2023, 09:10 PM

SPOILER!!: Archers <3

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Originally Posted by laurange

It had been a good twenty-five years, at least, since Brian Woods first stepped foot into Eeylops Owl Emporium and left with his absolute best friend, Hermes the Barn Owl. It had also been several years since Brian had last stepped foot here, after Hermes and Hoot (his favourite person in the world, aka his wife's owl) passed away. He'd put off the prospect of getting a new owl for years, citing the fact that he didn't have anyone to owl or that he didn't feel ready to replace Hermes, but today was the day.

Today was the day not because he was ready (maybe he would never be), but because today wasn't about him. Today was about his favourite eldest daughter. Yes, he only had one eldest daughter. That made her his favourite by default. Yes, it did work like that, actually.

And so it was that Brian Archer held the door open for his wife and eldest child, now about to head off to Hogwarts. "Last chance to decide you want a two-way mirror, Peach," he said, trying very very hard not to let his voice crack with emotion. Mostly successfully. But he was just joking -- he knew that Ascella wanted an owl, and had for some time now. It's just that having an owl meant that she would be far away enough from him and technology that she would NEED an owl and he just wasn't ready for his baby to leave home, okay?!

He was big emotions today and maybe he would need an ice cream later.

Yes, he was, in fact, a big baby.

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Originally Posted by Kimothy

Last chance? No, thank you.

"Two-way mirrors don't hoot and ruffle their feathers, though, Dad," Ascella replied to her daddy, letting out a soft laugh because of course she knew her dad was only messing with her. She had considered how much convenient a two-way mirror would be, but she wanted a pet. She always had. As a kid, Ascella fake fed her stuffed turtle, Ella, at home and talked to her about anything under the sun, even when she knew she wouldn't get a response or a reaction. So this decision was easy to make, and she knew she won't regret it.

With the door now open, courtesy of Dad, the eldest Archer kid walked into Eeylops, gently tugging her mum along by hand. "What species would you recommend?" Ascella looked up at both her mum and dad. She had a short list of owl species that she liked, but there were many factors to consider and, since Mum and Dad knew more about taking care of owls from their experience, she trusted them.

Ascella Paige Archer was very serious about her soon-to-be role as owl owner, can't you tell? Just wait until she tells her younger siblings everything about this trip when they arrive home!

Much like Brian, Isobel was finding this particular trip to Diagon Alley very bittersweet. Hoot and Hermes had been part of their lives for so long that it still, even years later, felt strange that they no longer were. There were times, even, when she thought she could hear them hooting or the sounds of them moving in their cages. It was strange... Reminders of them were all around her, especially here (of course). Thankfully, though, she was able to compartmentalise. No doubt she would unpack all of her emotions later that night with Brian, but right now she focused on her daughter and the look in her eyes as they approached the shop.

“Ascella makes a very good point,” she said seriously, meeting Brian’s gaze. Her tone was light, though, playing along with the joke. The things Ascella said – and all of her children, really – always amused her, and this was no exception. The way children looked at the world was fascinating. They were always making points that she hadn’t even thought of herself. Isobel supposed this was because they were able to look at things without getting caught up in all the details that adults did. They always cut right to the chase, for better or for worse.

For some reason, this was the thought that had Isobel choking back a hiccup of a sob. So much for compartmentalising, she thought. Still, she smiled through it all. Look how grown up her baby girl was! She was endlessly proud, and she would be here all day if she thought about all the reasons why.

“That depends on you, I think, love,” she said in response to Cella’s question and gave her hand a squeeze. She had no doubt that Ascella would have done her own research and, really, she wanted her daughter to trust her own instincts, but she could easily understand why she wanted their opinion. “Do you know what temperament you want?”

08-17-2023, 09:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
natekka Bicorn Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wales Posts: 16,728 Hogwarts RPG Name: Jade Archer de Leon Slytherin Fourth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Ivy Charlton Hufflepuff Fifth Year	Little Fox \| ½ of Lauralie \| Ravenclaw with a Hufflepuff heart and a Gryffindor soul \| #HouseNATARIANA SPOILER!!: Archers <3 Quote: Originally Posted by laurange It had been a good twenty-five years, at least, since Brian Woods first stepped foot into Eeylops Owl Emporium and left with his absolute best friend, Hermes the Barn Owl. It had also been several years since Brian had last stepped foot here, after Hermes and Hoot (his favourite person in the world, aka his wife's owl) passed away. He'd put off the prospect of getting a new owl for years, citing the fact that he didn't have anyone to owl or that he didn't feel ready to replace Hermes, but today was the day. Today was the day not because he was ready (maybe he would never be), but because today wasn't about him. Today was about his favourite eldest daughter. Yes, he only had one eldest daughter. That made her his favourite by default. Yes, it did work like that, actually. And so it was that Brian Archer held the door open for his wife and eldest child, now about to head off to Hogwarts. "Last chance to decide you want a two-way mirror, Peach," he said, trying very very hard not to let his voice crack with emotion. Mostly successfully. But he was just joking -- he knew that Ascella wanted an owl, and had for some time now. It's just that having an owl meant that she would be far away enough from him and technology that she would NEED an owl and he just wasn't ready for his baby to leave home, okay?! He was big emotions today and maybe he would need an ice cream later. Yes, he was, in fact, a big baby. Quote: Originally Posted by Kimothy Last chance? No, thank you. "Two-way mirrors don't hoot and ruffle their feathers, though, Dad," Ascella replied to her daddy, letting out a soft laugh because of course she knew her dad was only messing with her. She had considered how much convenient a two-way mirror would be, but she wanted a pet. She always had. As a kid, Ascella fake fed her stuffed turtle, Ella, at home and talked to her about anything under the sun, even when she knew she wouldn't get a response or a reaction. So this decision was easy to make, and she knew she won't regret it. With the door now open, courtesy of Dad, the eldest Archer kid walked into Eeylops, gently tugging her mum along by hand. "What species would you recommend?" Ascella looked up at both her mum and dad. She had a short list of owl species that she liked, but there were many factors to consider and, since Mum and Dad knew more about taking care of owls from their experience, she trusted them. Ascella Paige Archer was very serious about her soon-to-be role as owl owner, can't you tell? Just wait until she tells her younger siblings everything about this trip when they arrive home! Much like Brian, Isobel was finding this particular trip to Diagon Alley very bittersweet. Hoot and Hermes had been part of their lives for so long that it still, even years later, felt strange that they no longer were. There were times, even, when she thought she could hear them hooting or the sounds of them moving in their cages. It was strange... Reminders of them were all around her, especially here (of course). Thankfully, though, she was able to compartmentalise. No doubt she would unpack all of her emotions later that night with Brian, but right now she focused on her daughter and the look in her eyes as they approached the shop. “Ascella makes a very good point,” she said seriously, meeting Brian’s gaze. Her tone was light, though, playing along with the joke. The things Ascella said – and all of her children, really – always amused her, and this was no exception. The way children looked at the world was fascinating. They were always making points that she hadn’t even thought of herself. Isobel supposed this was because they were able to look at things without getting caught up in all the details that adults did. They always cut right to the chase, for better or for worse. For some reason, this was the thought that had Isobel choking back a hiccup of a sob. So much for compartmentalising, she thought. Still, she smiled through it all. Look how grown up her baby girl was! She was endlessly proud, and she would be here all day if she thought about all the reasons why. “That depends on you, I think, love,” she said in response to Cella’s question and gave her hand a squeeze. She had no doubt that Ascella would have done her own research and, really, she wanted her daughter to trust her own instincts, but she could easily understand why she wanted their opinion. “Do you know what temperament you want?” __________________