Cas Brimley (Sep 5, 2010 11:58:23 PM)
*goes to Audrey at the rustling, hugging the lovey plant warmly* Thanks Audrey. *before trailing to find the bedroom and nose about in Aislinn's closet*

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:00:19 AM)
::Audrey curls around Cas carefully, squeezing lightly, before slithering off. Ais has good taste... nothing too out there, a good chunk is casual.. some of it is her old stuff she hasn't gotten rid of, stuff with tags in there too. Ais moves towards Audrey and crouches near the door, leaning in to nuzzle Audrey a bit, closing her eyes::

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 12:02:06 AM)
((There a full length mirror in the bedroom?))

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:02:22 AM)
(yup, and the closet doors are wood frame, surrounding mirror)

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 12:07:46 AM)
*gets stuck staring at her reflection for a bit..touching the glass eyes staring back at her as if her reflection were a ghost, before taking a breath and shoving the door aside enough to get into the closet and fish through for a shrug or shirt she can put on over the tied shirt, digging out a pair of denim capris that don't fit Ais anymore*

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:11:08 AM)
::speaking softly to Audrey, still crouched, nose to "nose" as she smiles, petting him softly. Ais' bed was already made, and it was warm and light in her room. Plenty of clothing to search through, and lots of choices, there was even a baggie with more clothes, though they look like they were snug on Ais before she grew a foot... maybe donations... or freebies!::

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 12:16:33 AM)
*tries on a slew of different things then, trying to lose the eerie chill that's haunting her in a fit of girlish play. Blowing kisses to her weird reflection, making a "catwalk" by the side of Ais' bed throwing the rejected items around on the bed dramatically and making model-serious-sexy expressions as if she were trying them on as much as the clothes*

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:17:24 AM)
LOL)

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:20:23 AM)
::there are even a few formal gowns... one of deep purple that appears to be made of flower petals, it's so soft, and even a little fragrant, an exotic scent. There is some lingerie, and a few evening dresses, Aislinn apparently likes her clothing. There are shoes to match:: Cas! Your omelet is ready! ::having gotten up from cuddling Audrey and flipping it, letting the cheese get all melty and gooey::

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 12:21:27 AM)
*jumps literally at her name, as if she were caught red-handed, her cheeks coloring bright* Umm.. Okay! *running around the room like mad to put the clothes back in the plastic bag and on hangers hurriedly* I'll be umm.. Just one second!

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:25:51 AM)
No rush! Would you like toast? ::calling back as she puts the kettle on again for tea:: I'll get you some of the jasmine tea too! ::draining the rest of her cup and scooping some plant nutrients from a little jar on her counter, adding it to her tea cup::

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 12:28:41 AM)
*her heart pounding, she checks to make sure the closet's back to perfect, looking at the white shirt that doesn't quite cover that diamond in her bellybutton from Ais' too-small bag.. and dusting off the jeans before she goes back out to the kitchen*

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:35:53 AM)
::she smiles to Cas, the omelet on a plate, and some toast already being made. Audrey is waiting patiently, as she watched the water boil:: Find everything alright?

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 12:39:34 AM)
Umm yeah! *scattered little smile* It okay if I use these?

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:40:22 AM)
Sure. You can keep them if you like. I'm going to be getting rid of some clothes... you can go through them if you like. ::she tilts her head, pushing Cas' breakfast to her:: Are you okay? Really? ::watching Cas closely::

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 12:42:41 AM)
*sheepish as a Catholic schoolgirl on confession day* I might have been playing in your closet.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:48:45 AM)
::she laughs:: That's fine.... you can borrow what you like.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:48:57 AM)
I more meant from last night....

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 12:49:44 AM)
*her smile becomes a little more genuine* Yeah.. I know. I guess..I will be. I don't really have a second option, do I?

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:50:50 AM)
Well... you do. If you're not happy with... how you are physically.. I can alter it to suit you. ::gesturing a bit::

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 12:53:22 AM)
Aww.. you're the best plastic surgeon friend a girl could have. *teasing a bit with a wan smile, she picks up the toast and takes a bite next to the missing chunk Aislinn tried*

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:54:03 AM)
::toast tastes absolutely delicious, and she laughs:: Not... exactly like that. But close enough. Less pain... faster recovery.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:55:56 AM)
::she takes a breath:: Cas... do you know what went wrong? ::asking gently::

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 12:58:23 AM)
*takes a couple more bites of toast, before Aislinn asks that, lowering the bread* Leaving the basement? If I had to guess.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 12:59:27 AM)
::she nods:: Yup... and... I should've stopped you faster. I'm sorry.

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 1:00:38 AM)
It's not your fault. Maybe if I'd been one of those kids who did seventeen drugs before my sweet sixteen, I'd have been more prepared. I felt like I was drunk and giggly at 3 am all at once.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 1:02:23 AM)
::she smiles:: It's fine... I knew it was going to cause problems. ::she looks to her:: Do you regret it?

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 1:10:10 AM)
*winces at that* Frick, Aislinn.. of course I do. Though, the strangest thing happened with A..my um.. boddhisattva they call him. The manifstation of my magic..in my head? Anyway..while I was stuck in a prayer bead, he was with me and we had the strangest conversation.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 1:12:36 AM)
::she looks to Cas and nods, listening:: I know what you speak of... ::she tilts her head:: You.. had a weird conversation with him?

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 1:13:12 AM)
*nods a bit* He told me that I was drifting away from him, and from myself, because of my fear. That..that's why I changed.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 1:15:30 AM)
Your fear of magic? ::she nods:: It's a part of you... a quintessential part. From what you've said.. you've not used it... or explored it often, right?

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 1:20:37 AM)
What's that bumper sticker? It's not paranoia if they're really after you? *sighing* I've tried three times now and every time something horrible has happened.. though I guess this is the least since everything was fixable. I can sense stuff without having to really try, it's almost reflexive I've done it so much.. but anythinmg more seems to be pushing my luck.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 1:22:06 AM)
::she shakes her head:: Cas... you need to start out easy. You can work in my sanctum... it's safe there. Start out small... and then... we can move forward. None of us can do what we do if we don't practice... at least.. we can't do it easily.

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 1:25:44 AM)
I don't even know what small would be.. I only know how to do one thing..and that mostly happens when I can't think straight or I'm scared or hurting.. *shaking her head, all of it coming out in a rush*

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 1:28:33 AM)
::she nods, and smiles encouragingly:: I can help.. we'll work through it. If you want to.. but... your... magic... in your head. He's right.. embrace what you are. This is what and who you are. Not everyone is given the chance to explore this.... Remember how it felt... to have that power in your hands... You can have that.. without the loss of control... and no puppet strings.

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 1:37:19 AM)
*looks as if she really wants to believe Aislinn* .. He told me..that what I was doing last night..was just a taste of what I could do, if I could get past this. He said I could win myself..back.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 1:38:23 AM)
::she nods:: And he's right. He really is. Cas... I wouldn't encourage this if it wasn't possible.. and if you weren't ready. You -are- ready... you can do this. You just need practice. And confidence.. both will come. I promise. I'll help you as you need it....

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 1:41:44 AM)
*is still just holding the fork..losing interest in her breakfast as the butterflies fill her stomach* Was it horrible..when you learned?

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 1:45:26 AM)
No. It was beautiful. My Nana helped me in the beginning... she was patient with me. And she was able to show me the new things... my mentor was a bit more strict, but it was good for me. It was exciting.. .and fun... hard work. But it was really fun... watching your mind will something.. and it happening. ::Ais is almost glowing, as she remembers, happy and comforting::

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 1:49:46 AM)
*looks a little wistful, then just looks plain ill, putting her fork down and resting the side of her head on her hand*

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 1:50:17 AM)
Talk to me, Cas... tell me what's on your mind. I can't help you if I don't know... ::said softly, encouraging::

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 1:53:34 AM)
*she shakes her head* I can't. It's stupid, self-pitying, jealous bullshit. I won't dignify it by giving voice to it. *exhaling, disgusted with her own reaction* I had a good time at the dojo. Best years of my life, I guess. Friends, safety.. well. Safe as we get, right? *wry smile* 2 and a half years. There's plenty of folks don't get that much.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 1:57:46 AM)
::she nods, letting Cas get it out, and she smiles:: I've had a place like that before... it's comforting..

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 1:58:08 AM)
*her smile gaining a bit of warmth* Did you know...I was engaged to be married? Blissfully, ridiculously, idiotic in love with a vrajpani who used to write me poetry. I was truly happy for a whole year.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 2:00:12 AM)
::she grins:: That...is hard to find... poetry, hmm? Now.. I'm jealous.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 2:00:51 AM)
(you getting laggy)

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 2:00:58 AM)
(Kaia just dropped)

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 2:02:41 AM)
*soft smile back* It was awful. ..English wasn't his first language. But I loved it all. *rebuilding her armor, piece by piece. Visiting each moment of happiness and storing it away carefully in a little box, stacked on a hundred others to bury her fears beneath*

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 2:03:29 AM)
::she grins:: Bad English poetry... but written for you. Makes all the difference..

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 2:07:51 AM)
He went home to Japan to get me a wedding dress, traditional silk kimono in three layers.. cranes embroidered over it as if their wings were made of dripping snow.. I used to just sit and touch it when no one could see. All so soft and strong. My teacher..Chang. He used to forget my name every day for months..*laughing a little* But he'd remember what I ate for lunch.

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 2:13:09 AM)
*looking up to Aislinn abruptly* When do we start? *her voice small, but determined*

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 2:14:41 AM)
::she nods:: How beautiful... ::she smiles:: Forget your name... ::giggling a bit, she then pauses and looks to Cas:: After you eat. You need your strength.

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 2:16:33 AM)
He always just called me Imp. *she nods a little* Okay..but I'll just apologize ahead of time if we end up seeing this meal again later. MY whole tummy feels like it's on a tilt-a-whirl without me.

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 2:19:21 AM)
::she frowns a bit:: Here... downstairs... bring your breakfast. ::she grabs her nutrient-rich tea, and starts to pad downstairs:: Here we come, Audrey...

Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 2:19:57 AM)
(uh oh, Kaia is frozen again)

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 2:20:41 AM)
*has a bit of her tea..then blinks at Aislinn's request* Err..kay? *picking up her plate and tea and padding along in her borrowed clothes*

Cas Brimley (Sep 6, 2010 2:30:03 AM)
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Aislinn Connelly (Sep 6, 2010 2:45:50 AM)
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