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Tweak says, "Happy Birthday!"

isabella marie cullen; bella (notsoaverage) wrote in colligo_threads,
@ 2009-05-23 13:10:00

Entry tags:

!open, aubrey, bella cullen

CHARACTERS: Isabella Cullen and Open
LOCATION: Walking through the city on her way back from a hunting trip
TIME: Night, around 10pm
NOTES: None

It wasn't exactly the most ideal place for hunting, but at least there was a place for hunting. It was a good thing to, because she had been planning a hunting trip with Alice for a couple of days, and they were supposed to leave right after Bella had landed here. Inconvenient, and Alice was going to give her hell for skipping out on her. But she'd deal with the wrath of her sister later, if they ever got out of this place. At least she could be thankful that Edward and Nessie were here. Jacob two, if she still wasn't having thoughts of killing him if he advanced on Nessie. She might have been a little bit over protective, but considering what she had to go through to get her baby? Bella thought she had every right.

Her bright gold eyes looked around the city as she walked at a normal pace home. She sort of wished she had her car, but she could run just as fast, and at this point, she didn't mind taking her time. Getting to know the surroundings in the city was something she needed to do, and with one walk through she would remember everything she saw.

At least she'd become a bit more neat at hunting now, she'd learned not to spill a drop, so her clothes were actually still in perfect shape. Avoiding animal claws was also a skill she'd learned. It didn't hurt, but her shirts didn't survive. She pulled her black tweed coat over her designer jeans and blue blouse, her simple black flats making no noise as she walked. It had been a few years since she'd lived in a city, and her memories of them were mostly fuzzy. Anything before Edward was hardly clear at all.

She stopped outside of a window, examining the antique jewelry on displace. That she was overly interested in buying any of it, but for whatever reason, older objects caught her attention.

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ather_fledgling
2009-05-26 12:09 pm UTC (link)

"I know," His smirk has a sharp, slightly dangerous edge to it as he comments back. "I've done several of them." And most without too much thought or care to the results or the person he was doing them to. Though that wasn't exactly what he'd meant when he'd said it. "Didn't mean it quite literally though. Just meant I wasn't looking to play anything but nice."

New creatures, or versions of creatures, always interested him. The vampires of his world already differed based on which line they descended from. But then add into the mix of other versions that seemed to be out there and it was a whole new area to learn. Plus, it's always helpful to know about the other predators around. "Aubrey," he offered back as he takes her hand. His body temperature ran high for a humans, not cold. Speaking of old habits, her hand is raised as he gives a bow to lay a kiss to the back of her hand. "A pleasure, Ms. Cullen," he murmured as he rose and released her hand. "I've been here roughly two weeks."

All she'd have to do is ask if she wanted to know. He didn't usually care if other supernatural creatures knew what he was. Humans he'd sometimes play the human, but never supernaturals. Besides, might be interesting to compare notes at some point.

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sickmasochist
2009-05-28 09:30 pm UTC (link)

Watching from afar, Edward had kept his temper and ~~possession~~ protectiveness of Bella under control. She was his world and some brand of vampire had touched her.

Silently he paused in front of Aubrey crouching and showing his glistening fangs. The stance he held reminded him of the other time he had protected her from his kind.

Speaking softly to low for a human ear to catch and in a rush of breath "Hi nice to meet you Aubrey I'm Edward Cullen, Bella's husband." Stretching up he stood erected but kept his eyes on the others body.

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ather_fledgling
2009-05-29 08:40 am UTC (link)

Truth be told, there's a bored look for the display from Edward. The protectiveness wasn't needed, in his opinion, as he wasn't exactly doing anything threatening. Unless introducing ones self could be taken as threatening.

There's the faintest eying up and down for Edward though. You never could be too cautious with other vampires, despite the charming company Bella had been so far. Jager was a good example for one to be cautious around, fairly friendly one minute but snarly if you started into territory he'd rip you to shreds for. Though that was generally when Aubrey stepped into the harming Fala area of their world. This one, Edward, didn't seem quite as friendly or open with meeting people. Or maybe it was just because she was meeting Aubrey. There's no offer of a hand to shake for Edward. Just the briefest of nods and a dry voice, "Pleasure."

His eyes rest on Bella and there's a small bow, "My apologizes, it would be Mrs. Cullen then." Ever the gentleman when he wanted to be.

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notsoaverage
2009-05-29 09:12 am UTC (link)

She was slightly thrown off by the greeting, but a small smile came across her face as he did. He was much, much older than she was, obviously. Old customs, she couldn't help but be slightly fascinated. "Actually it's-" but she was cut off by the appearance of her husband.

The possessiveness wasn't the least bit surprising, though the slight aggressiveness was. Usually Edward was much more calm about these things, unless sensing immediate dangers. She was hardly as fragile as she had once been. It made her wonder if he was picking up on something from Aubrey that was less than friendly. Though he seemed...'harmless' enough. Her puzzled look went from Edward to Aubrey, wondering what it was all about.

Finally she just shrugged it off, she'd ask him later what that was about, and nodded at Aubrey. "Mrs. Cullen. Right, but just Bella is fine." she said as her hand automatically went to Edward's, not even realizing she was even doing that, it was just more of a natural reaction. "Nice to meet you, Aubrey."

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sickmasochist
2009-05-31 08:48 pm UTC (link)

Easing into the meeting he sighed watching Bella's reaction, her body told him that he had over reacted. Gently he allowed a smile and reached out a hand to make up for intruding.

"Nice to meet you, I apologize for my previous introduction." Looking at Bella his dark eyes showing his hunger as he smiled lightly at her.

He felt bad for jumping in but he had missed her and being brought to this place without her drove him mad. He didn't want to be away from her for any reason, and the one time he was she met another of his kind.

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ather_fledgling
2009-06-01 08:35 am UTC (link)

Aubrey gave a small nod to Edward's words. He was never one for getting between a couple, especially since he had his own attachment now. "No harm done." All Edward's original introduction had done was give him an idea on how the other vampire reacted when it pertained to his wife, which was a good thing to know.

He offered a smile to Bella, "Bella then." There's a small bow to both of them. "I should probably leave you to your husband." His eyes flickered over Edward as he said this, the hazel color back to their solid black, though the smile doesn't disappear. Just the pretending. "Caryn is probably wondering where I am anyway."

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notsoaverage
2009-06-01 07:59 pm UTC (link)

She nodded once at Aubrey, her smile never leaving. She obviously had no idea who Caryn was, but it was quite possibly someone he wouldn't want to keep waiting. "Well I won't hold you up. It was a pleasure to meet you, Aubrey, I'm sure we'll see each other around." one city, it would make it hard to avoid, even if Bella made a practice out of it in most cases. Thought not all. Some of the vampires she had met through the Cullen's, she had really liked.

Formality wasn't her normal behavior, but when dealing with outsiders it had been an act she had picked up on very quickly. All part of the duties of her new family. If she were back in the room with just Edward, she wouldn't be anything like this. She'd be much more relaxed, even if she didn't appeared to be putting on an act now.

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	sickmasochist 2009-06-01 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	Watching Bella's formality with the stranger made a crooked smirk reach his lips. Since they have been married he didn't watch her as closely but his feelings were still strong as ever. Looking at Aubrey his smile didn't touch his eyes but stayed in place. "I am sure we will cross paths again." Listening he tried to understand what the other thought. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

ather_fledgling
2009-06-01 10:26 pm UTC (link)

It wasn't like he was elaborating on who Caryn was at this point either. She would either have to ask and hope he answered or meet his Witch herself to know that. "The feeling is mutual, Bella." About it being a pleasure. And it's almost completely true.

"Small city means a better chance of that, I'm sure." His comment is in reference to both of theirs. No sense wasting unneeded breath to answer the same thought once. And he was fairly certain it would happen at one time or another because no one curled up in a room never to come out again.

As for Edward's listening, it will come back empty due to Aubrey's general shields around his mind. His line was gifted with telepathy, which meant he had a generally strong defense set up against his own kind. And he's been using it so long that it's natural reaction to have the defense there, no thought needed anymore. He does however project, 'Looking for something specific?' to Edward. Active listening means it's actively at the forefront of your thoughts, which means it's easy for Aubrey to pick it up.

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smokingcaryn
2009-06-02 01:37 pm UTC (link)

Speaking of his Witch, she was making her way down that very street and she caught sight of a familiar back. A grin sparked on her lips and she moved forward to slip her arms about her vampire's waist and let her head fall to rest just between his shoulderblades.

"Hello, love." She murmured after a few minutes and then stepped out from behind him to look at the other two present. Her gaze flicked first from the female and then to the male, her eyebrow arching as both arms casuaully wound about one of Aubrey's. It was a subtle kind of claim, very different from how Aubrey would usually react; her head resting calmly on his shoulder.

"I'm Caryn Smoke." She said after a moment's hesitation, glancing at the other three and debating on the silence. She kept her arms about one of his, the fingers of one hand lacing through his.

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notsoaverage
2009-06-02 02:26 pm UTC (link)

She looked from Edward to Aubrey, watching them back and forth carefully. Keeping her expression neutral, she instantly pushed on the shield of her mind, expanding it to cover Edward, so he lit up like a spark in the shield of her mind, knowing he was covered from letting anyone get into his mind, passed her solid shield.

Her eyes spotted the woman approaching from down the street, but didn't pay her much attention until she stopped behind Aubrey. She waited for the woman to step out from behind him to make herself known. Not a vampire, or at least not like Aubrey, if that was what he was.

Her golden eyes regarded her for a moment, before introducing herself. "I'm Bella Cullen, and this is my husband Edward Cullen." she said, her light grip on him just tightening slightly.

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sickmasochist
2009-06-02 03:32 pm UTC (link)

Feeling Aubrey's words made his smirk widen into a smile. With a simple shake of the head he wished to dismiss the subject at the time being. Looking quickly to the woman walking down the street a trickle of a laugh escaped him.

Reaching over he rubbed Bella's hand softly to reassure her and ease her mind. Turning again to Aubrey and the woman he again extended his hand. "Hello, I'm Edward Cullen." His smile widened, although, towards his wife.

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ather_fledgling
2009-06-02 09:26 pm UTC (link)

There's the barest of nods to acknowledge the dismissal of the subject. He wouldn't press the matter because for him, it wasn't exactly an issue. Though he does add it to the list of things to remember around the Cullens.

Aubrey's head had tilted just slightly when he'd felt her behind him and his hand laces fingers with Caryn's easily when she came around. He tipped his head a little to place a light kiss to the top of her head with a murmured, "Hello, my dear. I was just going to head back to you." She'd saved him having to find her though since she obviously wasn't in the room.

He gives a squeeze to her hand, 'Edward here can here thoughts,' Is sent to Caryn silently as his eyes watch Edward with a faint smirk. And the thought is specifically not shielded so Edward should be able to pick up on it if he's listening. The rest of Aubrey's mind though stays locked behind his ever present shields. He's not sure if Edward can actually project like he can, which is why there's no mention of that. Just the mention so that Caryn will know and guard her own thoughts should she wish.

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smokingcaryn
2009-06-02 11:00 pm UTC (link)

She glanced at Edward for a moment and gave him a nod of acknowledgement. She wasn't going to shake his hand; some of Aubrey's quirks had rubbed off on her just as some of her own had rubbed off on him. She stared at him for a few minutes and then unwound one arm to take his hand and give it a firm shake. The shock of cold in her hand made her pull it back and slip that arm back around Aubrey's.

She tilted her head up to place a soft kiss against his lips. "I decided to take a walk." those blue eyes shined at him, love dancing in their depths though the words would never be said outloud. Not yet, at least.

Caryn squeezed his hand back and cocked he rhead as she heard the thought and then wrapped her mind in shields significant enough that even Aubrey had trouble getting into her mind. All surface thoughts, everything was behind those walls.

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notsoaverage
2009-06-03 01:40 pm UTC (link)

Observing the two of them for a moment, she turned away when Caryn leaned in for a kiss, being a firm believer in personal moments were personal. Instead she looked to Edward, turning into him to bring her free hand to rest on his stomach, a smile coming over her face. "It's getting late. We should go say goodnight to Renesmee." she said softly. "And Jake." but there was a little bit of annoyance in the last word. The daughter she knew was still a child. Jake did not share a room with her in her time. She was far to old now for her liking.

Leaving the other two alone seemed best. She couldn't understand time with the one you were with. And while she could never be sure there were mind tricks going on until she asked Edward later, she didn't really feel like risking it. She knew there was only one person who could go through her shields without permission, but these two were something new.

Time to go check on their daughter, and possibly keep anyone from killing Jake, again. She looked at Edward, and pushed back on her other shield that allowed him to hear her thoughts, while still keeping both of them shield from the outside world. Let's go, and leave these two be.

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