Learning a New Life

[Kiknessa]

Gargou looked at the picture and tilted his head ~Ahhh...your grandmother~ he said, seeming to come to a realization after seeing the image of her father and getting back to his feet in a moment of clarity. He chuckled ~You look like her~
"Hey, Lunch is about ready" Becci said coming out into the yard "If either of you are interested~

[mistic395]

Andrea looked towards Gargou. ~I didn't really know her very well. She didn't visit my parents very often.~ She said softly before looking over towards Becci. ~Thank you.~ She slowly moved past Becci, as she headed to go inside. She had the key that Lucien had given her held tightly in one hand as she moved past the woman.

[Kiknessa]

Becci looked at Gargou "what were you talking about?"
Gargou's face twisted into a smirk ~nothing for your ears, bossy girl. Nothing for your ears~ he hummed happily walking past her moving inside to grab some food as well

[mistic395]

Andrea was quiet as she walked, thinking about what Gargou had said. She accidentally bumped into someone as a result and stumbled back, causing her to fall and drop the key. As she quickly scooped it up she apologized repeatedly to the person she had bumped into before quickly moving to the dining room without another word, embarrassed by being so clumsy and not paying attention.

[Kiknessa]

Gargou came in behind her ~nervous?~ he said, watching the servant apologize to Andrea as well and move on her way ~what do you have there?~ he asked seeing her holding the key

[mistic395]

~Lucien gave it to me.~. Andrea said as she clenched the key in her hand and glanced towards Gargou. ~it was my fault as I walked in not paying attention.~

[Kiknessa]

~servants will always apologize even if not their fault~Gargou shrugged ~come, dinner is this way~ he said cheerfully, ignoring the annoyed look Becci was giving him as she came in as well

[mistic395]

Andrea hesitated slightly but followed after him silently. She bit her lower lip slightly as she walked, glancing over towards Becci when she came in. As she took her seat for the meal, she rested her hands in her lap, glancing at the scars on her wrists for a moment. As the food was brought out, Andrea only ate a small amount, still mostly because she was not used to getting a lot of food and didn't want to make herself sick by eating a whole lot. The other reason was because of still being nervous and unsure around everyone which would just take time to get past. After a few moments she looked towards Gargou. ~How do you know my grandmother?~. She asked, curiosity finally getting the better of her.

[Kiknessa]

Lucien didn't come in for dinner, something that Becci commented on and it seemed to put her in a bit of a bad mood so she ate in silence

Gargou looked over at Andrea ~Who? Oh yes! your grandmother! Beautiful, kind Liliana~ he smiled seeming to get lost in his own head and forgetting that he was talking to her then looked back at her ~You look like her~ he said, seeming like he had forgotten he had told her that already

[mistic395]

~How do you know her though? I only have very little memories of her.~ She said softly, tilting her head slightly.

[Kiknessa]

~Fiery little thing she was. So soft and warm.... ~
~Gargou~ Becci snapped ~Stop being creepy and give her a straight answer~ She said, her irritation apparent
Gargou blinked and looked at Becci ~Far kinder than bratty entitled witches like this one~ he said, looking at Andrea then back at Becci ~My Liliana....would have married that woman, i would. But even after she got pregnant, her father didn't let me marry her. Gave her to another man before she showed, let him think the baby was his. My Lily....my baby....got kicked out of Petera i did, rich controlling bastard. Only went back after he was dead. But my Lilyflower was married and gone somewhere else~ then he started laughing weirdly and crazily, now scooping his food with the handle of his for and placing it on his nose, his long tongue licking it off his nose to eat it

[mistic395]

Andrea dropped her fork which made a clang that echoed through the room. She sat there silently. "~My mother is your...~ She blinked a few times before she shook her head slightly. A few moments later she was running from the room, the key left behind on the table where her hands had been moments ago. She ran straight outside and to the area where Lucien had shown her before. If anyone looked for her they would find her curled up in a ball on her side sound asleep, her face stained with tears and dirt, her hands charred from making the figures of her mother and grandmother, at least what she could remember on her grandmother.

[Kiknessa]

Lucien came inside around dinner time and when she didn;t show up for dinner he went to her room to let her know. When he got no answer he got a little concerned and looked around for her. Gargou was having one of his moments where he made no sense and Becci didn;t say anything about what happened. Finally as the sun was setting Lucien tried one last spot and found her outside in a ball.
Frowning Lucien knelt next to her. He would have lifted her up and carried her to her room to sleep but he knew she was likely not comfortable enough with them yet and if she woke up with him carrying her it would be a big deal
He reached out and touched her shoulder gently "Andrea" he said gently, trying to rouse her as nicely as he could

[mistic395]

Andrea whimpered slightly but stirred after abbot more persuasion. She rubbed her eyes gently and glanced around before seeing Lucien. ~I am sorry. I didn't mean to fall asleep out here.~

[Kiknessa]

Lucien smiled gently "It's alright" he pulled a handkerchief out and offered it to her "What happened?" he asked. He could clearly tell she had cried herself to sleep out there and was concerned about what might have upset her enough for this to happen