Mathias

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify ~ motionless. It's beauty is in the ability to adapt and accept.”

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify “You're not a burden, in any form or fashion.” Mat walked up and gently nudged her chin with a finger. “I want you to feel welcomed, like this is home and I will do everything in my power for that to happen. So please, don't worry about making waves... Because the sea is never ~

Tirza's life had taken a turn and for what she was certain was for the better, even though all the unknowns worried her. She had more than an enchanted suitcase to use for shelter. But even so, she spent a majority of her time inside it since arriving at Annie's home. She had -

@MoonlessMortify @DarkenedStarr “Mmmm... Cheesecake.” Mat all but started to salivate at the mention. “But any cake sounds perfect for today, so do tell on your favorite Tirza. It would be a sweet way to celebrate you becoming a new addition to the family.”

@DarkenedStarr @BoundLycan “Cake?” Annie giggled, “Cake is always good, but whats your favorite flavor?” Annie smiled watching Tirza, “We could do... Chocolate, oooor Strawberry. Cheese cake, fruit cake, banana cake. Theres so many different cakes.”

@MoonlessMortify @DarkenedStarr “I'm fuzzy enough without any help from your clothes, love.” Mat joined in the laughter as he went back to check the grill.

@DarkenedStarr @BoundLycan desserts or flavors?”

@MoonlessMortify @DarkenedStarr “I don't think I could wear your nightgowns as well as you do, love.” He stood there with an awkward smile as if picturing that image in his mind. “It's not a pretty thought.”

@BoundLycan @DarkenedStarr “Tirza had a run in with a kitchen knife.” Annie smiled and lead Tirza back to the kitchen once she had bandaged her finger. “Right so I’m the manly one of the two of us?” Annie giggled, “Looks like you’ll be the one wearing my night gowns then.” Annie winked at Tirza.

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify “You two still alive up there, or so we need an ambulance?” Mathias let out a laugh that rang through the house. “You can't leave me to eat all of this myself, I'll lose my girlish figure.”

@MoonlessMortify @BoundLycan Tirza went to take the bandage from Annie, expecting her to just hand it over but pulled away when she realized Annie intended to bandage it herself. Her mentor used to do this for her as a little girl. But having Annie do this for her still felt different somehow. "Yes, ma'am."

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify “Go be a mother...” He said, waving her off with a smile. “You know you want to.” Mathias didn't even bother to look back, knowing that his mate was just as protective as he.

@MoonlessMortify @BoundLycan Tirza had been running her finger under running water but each time she remove it, she saw blood rise to the surface. "Uh, y-yes, ma'am! I uh...I just cut myself. I don't think it's that bad though. I'm sorry about the potato!"

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify “Thank you, love.” Grabbing the cold beer like it was a lifeline from the heat of the grill. “If we're lucky, we can turn this into a nice little party.” He looked into the kitchen, noticing it was empty. “Your helper must have ran for a bathroom break.”

@MoonlessMortify @BoundLycan - to care for it.

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify ~ time ago.” He added the corn on the upper rack. “Some woman that ticked off a Roma elder.”

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify “Don't get wrong... There are a few lycanthropes that are forced to shift with the moon, but those are normally from a curse.” Mat flipped the burgers first, then worked his way through the rest of the meat on the grill. “I’ve only met one shifter that was cursed though... Long ~

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify “I caught him staring at her, like I look at you.” He let out a laugh at the thought. “It brought back good memories, and I said nothing to make him leery of me.”

@MoonlessMortify @BoundLycan - What lessons, miss Annie? Will you be teaching this Sam magic and potions too?"

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify “I'm telling Serena on you two...” He chuckled gruffly, checking the meat here and there before leaning against the patio to look out over their stretch of property. “You think she'll force Sam to join in?” He asked just loud enough for Annie and Tirza to hear.

@MoonlessMortify @BoundLycan - was asked to help make food. "I'm sorry if I'm taking too long."

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify “Hey witch... No distracting me from my task.” Rubbing his butt a little as he smiled. “I'll remember that though... Yours won't be safe.” Mat oiled the grates and started setting the meat down in careful order, of how much heat they needed.

@MoonlessMortify @BoundLycan Tirza couldn't help but smile at the way the two were with eachother. It was good to see two people in love be so open with one another. "Yes, ma'am." She stood near Annie, waiting on a task that needed to be done. "Will your daughter be joining us?"

@DarkenedStarr @MoonlessMortify “Don't forget the corn! Grilling isn't complete without corn on the cob.” Mat called from outside, as he started heating up the grill. “Maybe you can show Tirza your potato salad recipe.”

@MoonlessMortify @BoundLycan "Yes, I think so. I'm glad we did. I think I understand him a little more now." After putting the last of the groceries away, Tirza stuffed all the bags jnto one and left them on the table. She wasn't sure if Annie was the type to keep the bags or throw them out.

@MoonlessMortify @DarkenedStarr “Barbeque sounds fun... I'll handle the fire, just pray I don't set the patio ablaze.” He laughed evilly before making his way toward the back doors, rubbing his hands together.

@DarkenedStarr @BoundLycan us.” Annie grinned hugging the girl on her side before going about prepping the meat.

@MoonlessMortify @DarkenedStarr “I'm not sure that we have many rules...” He looked up at Annie and stuck out his tongue.

@DarkenedStarr @BoundLycan “Usually around 5 to 6.” Annie chimed in bags of groceries in her hands grinning wide. “You two are too cute I saw that hug.” Annie’s voice was higher in her excitement as she went to put her groceries in the kitchen before going back to the living room.

@DarkenedStarr “Anytime... Because I'll tell you a secret.” Smirking at himself for the foolishness. “I really like hugs. They're the perfect way to express care for someone, and have a way of improving the day. So you'll probably get random ones for no reason.”

@BoundLycan - was too old for such foolishness. Tirza held her legs close again and cleared her throat before speaking again. "Thank you, s-. Mat."

@DarkenedStarr “And I'm sorry that my demeanor made you worry and be afraid... You too, deserve a safe and loving environment where you can grow into the best witch possible.” There was no hesitation in Mat's movements as he hugged her. “I hope you thrive here.”

@BoundLycan "If you say so, sir. But I still say /actually/ being caged and chained is way worse. I'm sorry that happened to you. I'm glad you out, safe, and have a family. You seem deserving and...I'm sorry I thought you were...scary." She winced, worried she offended him at all.

@DarkenedStarr “Just because you had a bigger cage, doesn't mean that you're any less affected.” Mat patted her knee. “You have every right to talk about anything you want.”

@BoundLycan Tirza brought her knees to her chest and hugged them close. "I feel like I have no right to complain about what happened to me. Yeah, I couldn't leave the grounds but besides that, I was pretty free as long as I behaved. You, they had you chained and caged...I couldn't imagine."

@DarkenedStarr “Sounds like the old man that use to run the show I was in.” He shook his head in disgust. “It's easier to control by fear and misinformation than anything.”

@BoundLycan Tirza blew a lock of hair away from her eyes as they rolled. "Tell that to Mistress Marion. She is the owner of the freakshow I came from. If you got to the point of needing forgiveness, you'd be punished instead."