In Kismet Harbor, she’s known for her quiet precision and effortless elegance—the kind of woman who seems entirely in control—but beneath it is a life shaped by loss, reinvention, and a constant balancing of responsibility and identity.
Life Now: Married, raising three children, and expanding her business while navigating the weight of motherhood, partnership, and legacy all at once
Home Base: Emerald Mis, Kismet Harbor -- a house that feels to large somedays but the echoing laughter makes up for it
What They Do: Founder and creative director of Sensara, an inclusive clothing brand; she leads with intention and quiet authority, designing with empathy while maintaining the high standards she was raised within
Their World: Her wife Corrine and their children—Hallie, Matilda, and Rosalie
Where You’ll Find Them: Most of Clementine's days are spent at home with her family during this new chapter of their life where both moms are working. However, there are days that she can be found at The Treasure Chest scanning for clothes for the girls; not because they need to shop second hand but Clementine is an avid believer that children's clothes cost way too much for the fact they can't wear them for long. There are some days she needs a mental reset which she's learned she can accomplish at Blissful Balance, but in more cases than not she's usually at Sensara restocking shelves, helping customers, designing clothes or in meetings.
Community: LGBTQIA+ Collective · Mommy Network · Open Mic nights
What People Don’t See: The pressure of holding everything together so flawlessly—the fear of failing the people who depend on her, the grief she carries for Jude, and the quiet uncertainty of whether she’s building a life for herself or simply maintaining one for everyone else
Their Anchor: Her children—and the life she built in Jude’s memory, now shared with Corrine, grounding her in something that is finally hers as much as it is theirs.
Corinne knew her siblings, and Sydney loved spending time with the girls. Their families had missed a lot of time over the years while they were in France. "Sounds like my sister. I'm sad I missed each trip." Corinne had something at the school that day for work and could not attend. The school year was over now, and she had the summer. They could plan as many trips to the beach as they wanted. "I'm sure my brother would let us use his beach, too. That way, we don't have to deal with parking and people over the summer." She finished up on her phone, putting it onto her lap now as she mentioned getting Hallie a camera. "I think that's a great idea. Maybe we can take her to the store, she wants what she likes?" Corinne wanted to make sure they did research too before getting something so expensive for their daughter. That and it was the one that she wanted. "She was telling me in the car that she was thinking about getting into photography once she is in high school classes." The thought of that alone felt crazy. @clementinebeaumont
"Well thankfully it's summertime and there are plenty of opportunities to go to the beach." Clementine smiled, offering her wife a glance. "We'll have to plan something." And she were serious. Since her return from France she was prioritizing spending time with her family even more. Not that she hadn't before but, she'd missed them when she'd been gone. "That's a concept I hadn't thought of." she nodded. "We can; but of course the public beach always works too. We'll figure it out." she smiled, offering her wife another smile. As the conversation shifted to their oldest daughter, Clementine felt herself smile a little wider. There was nothing she liked more than talking and bragging about their kids; being a mom was the greatest gift she'd ever received. "I think that is a good idea." she nodded. "Something she likes but something she can use for those high school classes too." she stated, turning on the blinker to turn onto their street. "I mean, I have no doubt she'll take care of whichever it is she gets, she's just that kid." she added. "But I do think her picking it out herself is wise. I want her to love it if she's serious about it." @corinnebeaumont
Though Corinne had never once said it, Remington had to imagine that not having Clem around for the stretch she'd been gone had been tough on her sister. If she could step in and watch the kids for a night to give them some time alone to catch up and really just enjoy each other, she was happy to encourage it. "Good. Any time you want, I'm there. I...think she probably needs it, you know? She'd never say it, but I will." The fact that she could give her sister a night out with her wife and get to spend the evening hanging out with her nieces at the same time was an all around win as far as Remi was concerned. She loved being around the girls just as much as they seemed to enjoy being with her. To say that she missed being around kids all the time after losing her last job would be an understatement. She'd loved the job, the family, all of it, and as tough as it had been adjusting back to life in Kismet, her own family being around had help smooth that transition. Shoveling scoops of wet sand into the bucket, Remi let her head tilt just slightly towards Clem to chat while they were all digging around in the sand. "These guys are basically sand castle experts at this point," she chuckled, nose wrinkling with affection that was turned towards her nieces. "Next time you'll just have to bring the whole family with you, make it a fun trip. Hopefully that won't be for awhile, though. These goofballs kind of like having you around."
Clementine nodded as Remington stated that she thought Corinne could use a night away, and Clementine smiled. "I think so too, but you're right she would never say it." Clementine had learned a few things in her time being married to Corinne, both that she loved being treated, but also that she were just stubborn enough to refuse to ask for any kind of help. "We'll plan something. Are you free whenever? Or do you need me to make sure it works with you before I make plans?" she questioned. "I want to surprise Corinne." she smiled, knowing that if anything Clementine loved surprising people more than they probably liked being surprised. If she had to guess anyways. She watched as the girls played in the sand, confidently building a sand castle like they did it every other day. A skill Clementine herself had never successfully learned to do; growing up Charleston in a family as pristine as the Beaumont family was, it was always a shock that Clementine had even visited the beach as a child. Rarely, but not something she'd never done. "So, enlighten me." she paused, knees in the sand as she sat close to where the girls were working. "How much water is required to get the sand to form properly? Do you have to submerge it like you guys did with this hole here?" she paused. "Teach me to build a sandcastle. I'm a little embarrassed to say I've never done this before." @remingtonelliot
"Alright, Beck. It's gonna be okay." Lexi said as she walked and bounced the baby boy. He was crying and she was trying to calm him. She tried feeding him, his diaper was fine, but he was just crying. As she moved through the living room, she heard the door and she sighed as she made her way over to it. She kept bouncing her son and opened up the door to see her sister-in-law. "Clementine, hi." She said and Beckett let out a cry which caused her focus to be on him. "Sorry. He's fussy and I apparently have no idea what to do." Tears lined her eyes and she swallowed. "Um, come in." She said as she let the woman in and brought the baby up to lay against her shoulder as she rubbed his back and was trying to soothe him.
Clementine had been excited to come over to the Elliot household to meet the new baby, but she'd also been more than happy to come over and help out however she could. She remembered what it was like having a newborn at home; even though she'd not been the one giving birth this last time the nights hadn't been any less exhausting, and Clementine felt herself smiling a little sheepishly in the other's direction as she began explaining he was fussy. "You're both learning." Clementine smile, doing her best to wrap the new mother into a hug the best that she could, of course only once her arms were emptied of the things she'd brought over. They'd already spoiled their new nephew, now it was time for mom to be spoiled and Clementine had put together a gift basket of all things a post-partum mom could need; complete with meals to stash in her freezer. "I want to help." she nodded, taking a step back a moment later. "I can take him, if you need a break." she paused. "But I know how it can feel when you want to be the one to help, so I wont overstep if you'd rather me not." @lexiselliot
Below the cut is a graphic and a small little bit of information about Clementine and @corinnebeaumont's daughters Hallie, Matilda, and Rosalie. Enjoy!
Home Life: Structured but expressive; a home that blends creativity with care. Hallie grew up at the center of it—used to attention, expectation, and being deeply loved.
School/Grade: Middle school (8th grade)
WHO THEY ARE
Hallie moves through the world like she belongs in it. She’s expressive, a little dramatic in the way she talks and reacts, and naturally drawn to things that let her be seen. There’s confidence there, but it’s still forming—something she leans into rather than fully owns yet.
Personality Breakdown: Polished, expressive, drawn to aesthetics and presentation; mirrors Clementine’s eye for detail and presence. Warm, socially intuitive, and emotionally responsive; reflects Corinne’s ability to connect and care. A growing sense of identity through expression—figuring out who she is by trying things on.
Notable Traits: Girly, articulate, socially aware, starting to explore performance and creative outlets.
HEALTH & NEEDS
Physical: Healthy, active; expressive with body language and energy.
Emotional/Mental: Seeks validation more than she admits; sensitive to perception and approval.
Ongoing/Notes: Benefits from encouragement that isn’t tied to performance or appearance.
THE LITTLE THINGS
Foods: Pretty, curated meals; enjoys presentation as much as taste.
Things: Clothes, accessories, anything that helps her “put together a look.”
Activities: Theater, music, dress-up, anything performative or expressive.
Comforts: Familiar routines, being included, feeling seen and acknowledged.
Afraid of: Being overlooked or not taken seriously.
Wants: To be recognized for who she is becoming.
Feels brave when: She’s performing or expressing herself outwardly.
Known for: Being put-together, expressive, and socially confident.
Misunderstood as: Surface-level—she’s still figuring out what’s underneath.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Friends: Socially active; wide circle with a few closer bonds.
School life: Engaged; leans toward arts and social spaces more than academics.
Activities/Community: Beginning involvement in theater/music; thrives in group settings.
Safe place: Home—especially spaces where she can express herself freely.
A DAY IN THEIR LIFE
Morning: Takes time getting ready; presentation matters.
Afternoon: School, friends, activities—rarely alone.
Evening/Night: Family time mixed with personal downtime; often still “on” in personality.
THE BASICS
Name: Matilda “Tilly” Rose Beaumont
Age: 9 (born September 5th, 2016)
Parents/Guardians: Clementine Beaumont & Corinne Beaumont (adopted by Clementine)
Home Life: Lively and balanced; Tilly brings the most chaos into an otherwise structured environment—and fits perfectly because of it.
School/Grade: Elementary (4th grade)
WHO THEY ARE
Tilly doesn’t hold back. She’s bold, physical, and unapologetically herself—whether that means getting messy, speaking up, or pushing limits. She’s not trying to fit into anything; she just is.
Personality Breakdown: Creative and independent, but less concerned with refinement; takes Clementine’s creativity in a more hands-on direction. Tough, driven, and physically expressive; strongly mirrors Corinne’s resilience and strength. Fearless in a grounded way—she doesn’t hesitate, she commits.
Physical: High energy; thrives in movement and physical activity
Emotional/Mental: Processes outwardly; frustration shows quickly but passes just as fast.
Ongoing/Notes: Needs outlets—without them, energy turns into restlessness.
THE LITTLE THINGS
Foods: Quick, easy, doesn’t care much—fuel over experience.
Things: Anything she can use, build with, or wear out.
Activities: Karate, martial arts, outdoor play, anything physical.
Comforts: Movement, action, and being allowed to be loud.
Afraid of: Being controlled or slowed down too much.
Wants: Freedom to move and be herself.
Feels brave when: She’s physically challenging herself.
Known for: Being tough, messy, and fearless.
Misunderstood as: Too much—she just experiences the world at full volume.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Friends: Smaller circle; bonds through shared activity more than conversation.
School life: Engaged but restless; prefers active learning environments.
Activities/Community: Deep into martial arts; thrives in structured physical spaces.
Safe place: Anywhere she can move freely without being told to slow down.
A DAY IN THEIR LIFE
Morning: Quick and careless—ready to go without much thought.
Afternoon: School, then physical activity; burns energy constantly.
Evening/Night: Winds down slower; energy lingers longer than expected.
Home Life: Calm within chaos; Rosie exists as a quieter center in a busy, expressive household.
School/Grade: N/A (home/early intervention)
WHO THEY ARE
Rosie is quiet, but not passive. She observes everything, holds onto it, and responds in her own time. She doesn’t seek attention, but she’s particular about who she gives herself to—and once she does, it’s unwavering.
Personality Breakdown: Soft, composed, and inwardly expressive; carries Clementine’s quiet control. Strong-willed beneath gentleness; mirrors Corinne’s determination in subtle ways. A quiet kind of stubborn—she won’t push loudly, but she won’t bend either.
Physical: Healthy toddler; deaf—engaged in early communication and sign language
Emotional/Mental: Highly sensitive; forms strong attachments and preferences.
Ongoing/Notes: Thrives with consistency, visual communication, and one-on-one connection.
THE LITTLE THINGS
Foods: Familiar and comforting; routine matters.
Things: Soft toys, specific items she chooses and keeps close.
Activities: Quiet play, watching others, one-on-one interaction.
Comforts: Chosen people, predictable environments, physical closeness.
Afraid of: Being separated from her chosen person.
Wants: Control over her space, her people, and her comfort.
Feels brave when: She chooses to engage on her own terms.
Known for: Being quiet, gentle, and observant.
Misunderstood as: Passive—she’s simply selective and strong-willed in her own way.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Friends: Limited; bonds deeply with familiar people.
School life: N/A
Activities/Community: Centered around family and early development support.
Safe place: With her chosen person—usually one parent at a time.
A DAY IN THEIR LIFE
Morning: Slow, observant start; takes time to engage.
Afternoon: More interactive; explores in her own way and pace.
Evening/Night: Needs calm and closeness; settles best with routine.
Abraham often traveled around the estate and running into people was part of the job. However, it was one of the parts that he enjoyed. The people were just as important to him as the horses. Together, they'd forge magical bonds. As he approached Clementine and Rosie, the corners of his lips curled upward. "Hi there, Rosie," Abraham's lips parted into a grin and he looked to the young girl and then up to Clementine. "Don't worry, one lollipop won't hurt this girl here. But only one," he winked at Rosie with a playfulness threading through his tone. "Just getting here or on your way out?" @clementinebeaumont
"Don't tell her that she'll try to bring one every time we come out here." she laughed. "That one lollipop will turn into about seven if you give her an inch." she added, letting her attention return back to her daughter who seemed to be mesmerized by the horses. "We're actually just getting here." She nodded, taking Rosie's hand. "We can head out if we're here past time to mingle or something, but, she's been really into horses and I was thinking about maybe trying her out on some lessons. I need to talk it over with my wife, but, do you have time to give us some information on that? The process, how it would work, all the details. She's never been on a horse before." @abrahamxwhitney
Corinne had a good night out with her wife; it had been so long since they had one. Between everything with her mom, and then her leaving for France, they didn't have the time. Plus, the kids have school and their own activities. It was hard to find any time to have dinner out alone. "She loves spending time with the kids. All my siblings do, I know any one of them would have jumped at the chance to watch them." Corinne had been checking her phone after not doing so while they were at dinner. Laughing a little at the photos their daughter had sent over that time. "Looks like they had fun from what Hallie sent me." Corinne added that she and Hallie, in particular, had become a lot closer while Clemintine was gone. Not that Hallie didn't love her mother, she did. It had been nice to get away, but Corinne was exhausted. She was always up early to go to spin, then with the kids to get them to school. She was just ready to go home and crash. "Dinner was nice." Corinne nodded, still engrossed in catching up on everything she had missed while leaving her phone in the car during dinner. "The food was great." Corinne wasn't picky when it came to food; she loved trying new places or types, and Clementine knew that. Though things had gotten better between them, it wasn't back to where it had been, between them, and you could feel it. @clementinebeaumont
"I know they would have, and Sydney too for that matter." she added, smiling a little wider as she thought about their family. "Remington and I were just talking about it at the beach recently, I figured she were a good candidate." she added. "In fact she nearly insisted. Even said she's rarely busy and that I should use it to out advantage and treat ourselves to dinner." she added. Sure, that wasn't word for word what the younger girl had said but it had been close enough. She'd just ultimately enjoyed spending the night with her wife, even if she knew that what she needed to talk to her about would ruin the evening in a matter of moments. She looked over for a second as Corinne stated that Hallie had sent her photos, making he smile a little wider. "I kind of think maybe we should splurge on her a nicer camera for Christmas this year." she stated. "I know she's been enjoying taking photos with her phone, but, if photography is something she'll stick with." she nodded. Yet as the conversation shifted back to dinner, Clementine felt herself nod. "It was delicious. I'm glad I decided to go with somewhere a little different."
@corinnebeaumont
✦ closed starter for @corinnebeaumont
✦ based on: 🙊| where the truth comes out
"I appreciate you being willing to let Remington watch the girls for the night so I could take you to dinner." Clementine spoke, hand pressed against her wife's knee as she drove home from the restaurant she'd booked reservations at a restaurant in Portland, and they'd made the trek home. She knew that there was a slim chance the girls would still be awake when they got home, or at least they'd be settled enough to go down easily whenever they got there, so, she took her time, eyes shifting from the road to her wife for a moment. "Did you enjoy yourself tonight?" she questioned. The night had been good for them; they'd talked, enjoyed a meal, spent some quality time alone. It was exactly what they'd needed. Yet, the entire night all Clementine could focus on was the knot that was forming in her stomach. The one that she knew wouldn't go away until she'd confessed the truth. Would tonight be the night? Or would she once again let her fear get the best of her?
"I can make that work. And if you want to sneak some too, I won't tell Corinne," she chuckled. She was definitely going to make sure she didn't overdo it on the snacks and sweet treats with the kids, just enough to make sure they all had fun and she got to remain the fun aunt. Her smile lifted again when Clem mentioned going on a date night, her head immediately nodding along. "Go, take her out. She...I think she needs a good date night out. I'll handle the munchkins any time. I've only like been working part-time since um. Since mom and stuff, so I've got like loads of time. You tell me when and I'm there," she promised, happy to be of help, especially if it meant a nice night out for her older sister. She loved being around the kids anyway, so it was a nice break for her just as much as it was a nice break for Clem and Corinne. Remi was fully covered in sand by the time Clem joined them back in front of the now partially constructed castle, laughter coming from all the kids and Remi herself. "France is literally the best scenery, yeah. Even if it was work, like, at least you got to be in the best place in the world. Are you like back for awhile now? Or do you have to go back soon?"
"Your secret is safe with me." Clementine laughed. Truthfully she was sure that Corinne wouldn't care if it was in moderation, they were picky about what their kids consumed on a regular basis but it wasn't the end of the world if they got something like Cheez-It's or something on a rare occasion. As Remi seemed to insist that the other take Corinne out, Clementine felt her smile grow, a nod to agree with the other's enthusiasm. "I'll take her out and you'll be first suggestion, promise." Clementine smiled. Though she knew that Corinne would never have a problem with letting her little sister watch their kids for a night out. Not to mention Hallie was old enough to almost do it on her own; at least with Remi there was an actual adult around in case something happened. "I also know the girls would love to have you around." Clementine spoke, nodding. "You're one of their favorite people to have around." she admitted. It was a few minute break in conversation when she left to get things, returning to Remington being covered in sand. Chuckling she watched as the girls began working more diligently to get more of the sand castle built. "You guys are doing so well already." she admitted. "I definitely never complain about getting to work in France." she laughed. It had quickly become one of her favorite places in the world. "And no, I'm back for as long as I can be." she smiled. "With the store opening up here I think I'll be able to have most of my meetings remotely." @remingtonelliot
"Thanks." Clementine exhaled, feeling a little better knowing her sister didn't think she was being dramatic. As much as she advocated to her children that all feelings were welcome, there was a part of her that found it harder to follow her own thoughts and feelings through without feeling guilty about it. Especially with this particular situation. "I definitely did the best I could with what we had. I know maybe I should've fought a little harder to stay but work isn't always something you can keep putting off." she sighed. "She hasn't." Clementine shook her head. "At least not directly. I'll talk to her. Figure out a way to see how she's feeling." she spoke. "I think I'm just nervous she thinks I'm just going to be picking a fight and that's not at all the case." @sydneyxvanpersie
"Even if you do end up fighting, people do that. It's not going to be the end of your relationship if you have a fight and place everything on the table." Sydney cautioned with a slow shake of her head. "It might make things easier to say, as long as neither of you say something you will regret later down the line. Talking about it is the only way you two are going to move whatever is going on. At least," she shrugged her shoulders, "that's what it seems. I've seen what it's like to walk on eggshells in a home and you shouldn't have to do that in yours." @clementinebeaumont
✦ closed starter for @abrahamxwhitney
✦ based on: 🍭| where clementine is visiting the stables with rosie
"Oh, Rosie, no." Clementine exhaled, leaning forward, kneeling so she was looking at Rosie more directly. She took a moment to let explain to Rosie that she couldn't feed the horse the lollipop she'd been eating and explaining the diet of horses. Not that any of this was new to Rosalie; Clementine had been reading her a horse facts book for the last week as it had been something Rosalie had become interested in in the last couple weeks. "We can probably see some other horses too - " she paused, only standing once the conversation was over when she spotted Abraham in the distance. "Look who it is, Ro." she smiled. "Let's go say hi." she stated, waving as she made her way towards him.
"I won't lie to you, I will definitely be sneaking them both Cheezits and Sour Patch Kids while we hang out today. It's my job as the favorite aunt," she grinned. The real food was there for them to eat when they were ready for lunch, but Remi was certainly going to spoil the kids rotten while she could with whatever snacks they wanted out of her. "But, a real lunch sounds kind of good too, so I won't say no to that." It would undoubtedly be the healthiest lunch she'd had all week compared to her usual go to lunches that she made for herself. Or, more often than not, the ones she bought at a gas station. "Hey, I'm free babysitting any time you guys need me. I'm like literally never busy, so, you know. Always happy to be around." Remi had done so a few times for Corinne while Clem had been on, more than willing to hang out with the girls for a few hours whenever she was needed. If she wasn't at work, she was just goofing around doing a whole lot of nothing, and she would always rather be around the family. Bounding over to where all the toys and sandcastle equipment was laid out, Remi plopped right down into the sand, pulling the biggest of the buckets to start filling with the girls. "Yeah? Good deal. I'm glad you're able to take the time, it's like. Been awhile. You were gone for what felt like forever. Did you have fun? You were back in France right?"
"I would expect nothing less." Clementine laughed. "I'll pretend not to see you, just, maybe do it in small amounts. I don't want them to be miserable eating too much of it and not get to enjoy their day." she shrugged. Sure, in a perfect world they would have only the food they were used to, but, Clementine wasn't one to tell them no about it. Monitor, sure, but she wanted them to have some fun, even if it meant splurging on candy. "You're welcome to as much as you want." Clementine repeated. Always happy to feed anyone in her presence, but especially family. It was only when Remington offered to be free babysitting that Clementine felt herself smile wider. "I'm sure we'd love to have you babysit." she nodded. "I owe Corinne a date night out so whenever we decide to do that, I'll give you a call; I know the girls would love nothing more than to spend time with their Auntie." she added, smiling a little wider. It was only a moment later that Clementine joined, placing herself in the sand. "I'm not sure I'd say fun." she exhaled. "Mostly work but I mean it's hard to complain about much when you literally have France as your scenery." she laughed. "It could've definitely been worse but of course I missed everyone." @remingtonelliot
clementinebeaumont: Happy birthday to our favorite human on the planet. Celebrating you is easy when you give so much of yourself to your family, and we’re honored to be a part of it. We hope you’ve enjoyed your day and have felt nothing but love today; I love you babe.
"I remember being obsessed with strawberries when I was growing up and also for some reasons Tomatoes. I believe I hear that many kids hate tomatoes but not me," he replied with a chuckle and smile on his face. "That is true, healthy options are indeed expensive for sure. It's insane. I think that's one thing I want to really work on, creating healthy recipes with healthy options that are not too expensive that way it helps a lot of people out. Take out that stress especially with cooking," he added nodding his head. Ben was always mindful and tried to take a lot into consideration when he made his dishes and put his recipes on his website.
"It's my mom recipe but I have improved it over the years. It's always on the menu when peaches are season at my restaurant. So any time peach are in season, just feel free to come on by or shoot me a message and will happily make them." @clementinebeaumont
"Strawberries and tomatoes." Clementine paused. "I mean they do make great salad toppings." she laughed. "I make this delicious salad that's a strawberry, tomato mozzarella salad with a home made raspberry vinaigrette dressing and believe it or not my kids also love it." she admitted. "They're great eaters most of the time though, which I'm thankful for." she admitted, focusing on the other. "I'm more than happy to help you taste test too." she nodded. "I've contemplated growing my own healthier options but I just don't have the time with three kids, a wife, a cat and a new business." Not that Sensara as a whole was new, but, the storefront definitely was. "I definitely like the recipes with the lists of ingredients at the top, and listed alternatives so if you make those I'll buy every copy." she laughed. It was when the other admitted that his peach recipe had been his mother's that Clementine felt her smile widen. "That's sweet." she nodded. "You can guarantee I'll come by and get it at least once a week; come for my lunch break. But a whole one for my family. Possibilities are endless." @benjaminxjackson
"Mon Cherie, Clementine!" Delphine sounded once she stepped into the office building, her eyes falling on the familiar figure that was her best friend. She had been a fresh arrival to Kismet, having dropped the bag she traveled with off at the inn before making a straight line to see Clementine. She'd been wanting to surprise her, see her reaction, and she would once more when revealing that she was actually here to live here. "Surprendre!"
The accent was undeniable, bringing a sense of nostalgia to her. For a moment, Clementine Beaumont forgot she was in the coastal town of Kismet Harbor and not in France where she'd spent the majority of her adult years. Files tucked under her arm, head peaking around the threshold of the door she'd just walked into. "Delphi!" Clementine smiled a little wider, the sight of her best friend hitting her enough to nearly bring her to tears. Turning on her heels, legs quickly brought her towards the blonde, arms wrapping around her as she inhaled, the familiar smell hitting her like a truck as the sinking feeling in her stomach took over. "What are you doing here?" she asked, smile still plastered against her lips as she took a step back to look at her. "When did you get here?" @delphinextoussaint
As far as Sara was concerned, she had planned an excellent day for herself. She had spent the first few months of her time in Kismet Harbor barely socialising, quite happy with very little human contact, but a while ago she had come to the realisation it had stopped being enjoyable and revitalising. A lunch out on the town, a trip to the library and a wander around the aquarium had sounded like a sufficiently easy way to start integrating. Now, she did not love the idea of accepting a free ticket but arguing about it didn't seem like the best way to go about meeting new people, even if only in passing. Besides, the woman seemed quite happy to give the ticket away. "Are you sure? Is it only valid for today? You wouldn't be able to use it later?"
"I'm for sure" Clementine nodded, arm extending as if to further prove she were serious about it. "It's a one day ticket, yes." she nodded. "I normally buy passes, and I'll probably renew those at some point but the ones we had expired on my birthday and I've been so busy I forgot to renew." a pause. "My youngest here asked to come see the fish today on our Mommy/Daughter date so I bought tickets and bought an extra. I don't want it to go to waste so I would love for someone to be able to use it." she nodded. "I insist." she smiled, extending her hand. "I don't claim to know everyone in this town - I've only been here a year myself - but you don't look familiar. I'm Clementine." @saralzahrani
The excitement from the girls was exactly the reaction Remi had been hoping for when she'd bought and set up all the random beach toys that she'd found. Getting a smile out of them brought one out of her own, something that she hoped to never take for granted with the girls as they grew up. Her eyebrows lifted when Clem mentioned lunch, face quickly shifting to a wince when she realized that with all the excitement of buying the toys she'd completely spaced on packing an actual lunch for them all. "I think I brought a box of Cheezits and some Sour Patch Kids, so you know. Not totally a lunch, so maybe your lunch is better," she admitted with a soft laugh, hand running back through her hair guiltily. Even with all the time she'd had to put together a plan for what to bring, perhaps one of the most important things in a genuine lunch had gone forgotten off the list. Her gaze shifted back up to Clem when she spoke again, biting at her lower lip with another wave of guilt. "No, no, no. Definitely stay. I want you here, I just - you know. I know you work a lot," she explained further, face scrunching up as she spoke, internally battling the bundle of nerves that came with feeling like she'd said something wrong. "I missed seeing you while you were gone. We all did. So, you know, you'll just have to make it up to us by building the biggest, coolest, most amazing sand castle this beach has ever seen. How does that sound, squad?" The first words were said softer, voice lifting in volume to reach the girls as talk turned to the impending sand castle.
"Cheezits and Sour Patch Kids is the kind of lunch I think they'd prefer." Clementine laughed, despite the fact that wasn't the type of food their kids typically ate. "But you're more than welcome to enjoy with us. I packed plenty. More than enough actually." she smiled. That was the kind of person she was. Not always the 'packed lunches for every outing' type of parent, but the type that when she did she packed more than necessary for anyone with them. Everyone was fed when Clementine was around. As the other admitted that she wanted Clementine here, Clementine let her smile soften a little, exhaling at the other's words. "I appreciate it." she laughed. "Though if you ever want alone time with them, feel free to ask. I'll talk to Corinne but I'm sure she'd be happy to say yes." she shrugged. "I'm happy to stay, and I'm happy to spend time with you. I have the day off. Requested by my team to spend some alone time with the family and who am I to say no to a beach day?" she smiled. "Especially when there are overly large sandcastles to be made. Let's get started." she smiled, letting go of Rosie's hand who reluctantly made her way towards her sisters, hands digging in the sand. With squeals of excitement, Clementine laughed. "I'll go grab the drink cooler from the car. Should be back before you guys even finish filling that moat that all good sandcastles require." @remingtonelliot
