calm in the storm

Embry Elizabeth Reed Youngest of the Reed siblings closed for wilmingtonroleplay

[embryofwilmington]

andrew--murdock·:

“Oh fuck,” Andrew mumbled as his poor attempt of success was completely lost when he managed to drop not only the bag of food he had in hand, but as well as all the folders he was trying to hold on and the phone he had stuck to his ear. Today was clearly not his day. “Hold on!” He mumbled to the receiver of the phone as he picked the mobile device, not even giving it a second glance to check on the damage as he kneeled on the floor to try and retreat all the papers from his next project, cursing internally for messing up that easily. “Sorry, I’ll just get out of the way, let me just…” he was quick to say to the person standing close to him, clearly trying to move past all the mess.

The clatter a few feet away was near impossible to ignore, Embry’s green gaze flicking over to the guy who was clearly in distress, items spread all over the floor. Without thinking, Embry shuffled over, picking up a few stray papers on her way. “No, it’s okay.” She replied, shaking her head. He seemed stressed enough without attempting to hurry. Stacking the papers on top of one of the folders, she shook her head, hoping he’d take a minute to actually breathe. 

[embryofwilmington]

alexandriahroberts‌:

“She’s adorable, and I think you’d love her. You can totally come in and hangout with her for a while. Priscilla usually loves meaning new people.” Alexandria replied, sending the woman a soft smile. Her cat seemed to be quite the people person, and Alix herself had fallen in love with the cat instantly. “Well, that works for me. Like I said, I’m not very picky about plants in general. As long as they are cat friendly.”

“Yeah?” Embry couldn’t help the way her face lit up at that. She really would enjoy playing with the cat for a little while once they were done. The blonde had to appreciate that you could play with a cat while sitting down - that was more her style than walking a dog. “Oh! You know what is easy and cat friendly? Terrariums! You don’t have to water them ever, if they’re one of those closed ones.” 

[embryofwilmington]

penelxpebradley·:

There was a sigh of relief that immediately escaped her lips as she disappeared back around the door to her room. The relief was threefold she decided as she dug through her suitcase for the bottle that she had stashed for an emergency. Partially, it was the fact that she could actually have the drink she’d been dying to have for hours, but mainly because it was a sign that they were both trying. The silence in the taxi ride over had said as much; neither of them quite knew how they’d ended up in the situation. But 72 hours wasn’t a long time in the grand scheme of things, and you only had to look outside to see one thing; if you were going to be trapped with someone, the snowy streets of Maine was definitely not the worst. Her hand curled around the bottle, seizing it from between the soft lace that had been cocooning the bottle from smashing on the flight. It was harder to find any glasses, and the best she could do was two solo cups that she’d found next to the mini fridge.

“This was all I could find” she told the other woman apologetically as she came into the room, carefully balancing the bottle and the two half filled solo cups, one of which she placed next to Embry. “I mean, it’s not crystal, but a cup’s a cup right?” she tried with a chuckle, taking a long, grateful sip from her own cup before she sat gingerly on the edge of the bed, trying not to ruck up the sheets around her. “So?” she started, resting the cup between her hands. “What’s the plan Stan? Rest now and explore later or explore now and rest later?”

Green eyes watched the redhead disappear for a moment, Embry sitting back against the couch again. She knew it was a fine line with Penelope, between trying to give her the space she needed to maybe come around, and encouraging that just a little bit. But the fact the other woman had actually come said a lot. 

A small smile crept onto the blonde’s lips when Penelope returned with the makeshift glasses. “They’ll do just fine.” She mused, glancing at the bottle. “I hope you didn’t bring that so you could drink enough to forget you were here with me.” It was a gentle joke, Embry’s head tilting just a little. 

“Honestly? I could use a rest.” The travel had taken a lot out of her - there’d been a lot of standing and waiting, which was always ridiculously hard on her body. “But don’t you dare think we’re going this whole weekend without building a snow man. It’s on the top of my to-do list. 

[embryofwilmington]

alexandriahroberts‌:

“As cute as it would be to have Priscilla play with a plant, I’d feel bad for the plant. Not to mention cleaning up the aftermath would suck.” Alexandria replied, chuckling at the thought of her cat playing with the plant. Her cat was adorable enough on her own, so when she did extra cute things Alix’s heart swelled. “Do you think they have any calatheas here?” 

“Your cat’s name is Priscilla?” Embry echoed, a small smile tugging at her lips. “That’s an adorable name. When I drop you home, you might just have to introduce me.” If Embry ever got a cat, she’d want to adopt a playful one, one that chased those fishing pole toys all over the place. “Hmm, I’m not sure about here, but we can look. If they don’t, the next place certainly should.” 

[embryofwilmington]

penelxpebradley‌:

Flashback: an AirBnB – Camden, Maine with @embryofwilmington

The flight had been long – delays at the airport and bureaucratic TSA agents making the journey even longer, but finally they were there, and lugging her suitcase up the stairs and into the her room, she collapsed back, sinking into the soft duvet that was sitting on top of the mattress. It still didn’t feel quite real; that she’d chosen to do a weekend away with her ex-fiance’s youngest sister, but it seemed that she had indeed done that. Small glances aside when they’d been hassled through airport security, Penelope had kept her gaze resolutely ahead of her, almost as if looking at Embry would be enough to make her drop her nerve. But now, lying on the soft bedding, she realised what she’d done – and she wasn’t entirely sure that she’d made a good choice.

Still, with a resolute sigh she pulled herself up off the bed, padding her way over to the bedding on the opposite site of the hallway that Embry had chosen, and poked her head around the door. “You wanna unpack first, or shall I crack open the wine?” she asked, forcing her voice that extra octave up in uncomfortable enthusiasm, nervous though she was, she wasn’t going to let Embry know that.

She’d sort of expected Penelope to pull out at the last minute, to text or call and say something had come up. And Embry honestly wouldn’t have blamed her. She knew how awkward this whole thing was for Penelope, the hurt that she carried with her, and how much Embry reminded her of that. But no, they’d met at the airport, Embry doing her best to hold back the grin at seeing the redhead. She would have liked the journey to Maine to be quick, but that wasn’t fated to be, unfortunately. However, they’d finally made it to the hotel, Embry grinning the whole way there in taxi, seeing the snow piled up on the sidewalk. Just like they’d hoped. 

The blonde had briefly wondered if she should get a room on another floor, but the point was for the pair to try and actually spend some time together. So a room across the hall was what she chose, watching the other woman disappear behind her own door. If Penelope needed some time, that was fine, Embry was exhausted from the travel, sinking down into the sofa. A small sigh escaped her, eyes drifting closed for a moment. Until she heard the door creak, a cascade of red hair falling through before Penelope appeared. “I won’t say no to the wine.” She mused, shifting a little in an attempt to not look quite so tired. She wondered if an opportunity would come up this trip to tell the other woman about her illness, or if it still wouldn’t feel like the right time. 

[embryofwilmington]

alexandriahroberts‌:

“I am sure that some people are. People are intense about pretty much anything, and plants are a pretty tame obsession to be honest.” Alexandria replied, letting out a small chuckle. She nodded to the woman’s comment, glad that she clearly still had some plant options even with her limitations. “I think my cat might try to play with it, so maybe wine looking things aren’t the best option. Although, I will keep it in mind.” She added, smiling at the woman’s comment. “What kind of plants do you usually go for?”

Embry couldn’t help the amused laugh that escaped her at the idea of a cat batting at the growths coming from the plant. It was a cute image, and one Embry almost wanted to make come true. But supposed that would just make a mess of the plant, a mess Alix would have to clean up. Perhaps not the best option, indeed. “No plants with dangley bits,” She agreed with a nod. “Well, I have one of these.” She gestured to the Spider Plant. “But then, I don’t have a cat to mess with it. I have quite a few calatheas, actually. Those don’t flower, but they have some amazing leaf patterns.” 

[embryofwilmington]

clayxbayer·:

With summer around the corner and the weather looking bright, Clay decided to take full advantage. Everyone loved a barbecue and at barbecues, people talked, which was exactly what he wanted. He had his case involving the Dark Skulls to solve and in order to do so, he needed information. To get that info he set up a ‘welcome spring’ bbq hosted by the local police station. It also allowed him to run into old faces since he was a Wilmington native. While he was managing the grill, he sensed someone come up beside him which is when he asked, “burger or hot dog?”

“I--um.” Embry wasn’t excited about summer being on the way. Spring, sure. Spring was flowers and sweet breezes and skirts. Summer... well summer messed with her body and made her suffer. Her illness meant Embry couldn’t regulate her temperature, and overheating in summer was a regular occurrence. But, for now, she could tolerate spring. Her brother had brought her down to the barbecue, the two of them taking his three year old daughter for a walk. “Hot dog?” 

[embryofwilmington]

alexandriahroberts‌:

Alexandria took the basket from the other woman, and nodded softly before picking up the small plant and putting it in the basket. “Yeah, I agree. It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to plants.” She added, before drawing her attention to the plant that Embry was mentioning. She liked the fact that the plant was bright green color, although she wasn’t sure where she was going to hang it in her apartment. “It’s pretty, but I am not sure if it’s practical for me. I don’t really have anywhere to hang things. Does it have to be hanging somewhere?”

“I don’t know if you’re joking for not, but there are some crazy plant people out there.” She mused, smiling when Alix put the plant in her basket. It was definitely a cute plant, that was for sure. A hum left her lips when the other said that she didn’t have anywhere to hang a plant. “No, you don’t have to hang it! I have one sitting on a shelf, and it’s just as happy there. Though, you can always use some of those sticky hooks that don’t damage your walls. But we can keep looking.” Embry was always fine with taking her time, especially in the nurseries. 

[embryofwilmington]

aubreytaylcr·:

Looping her arm with Embry’s own, Aubrey led the way through a crowded club– that evening was particularly lively, not that she minded. Haley reserved a few VIP booths in the area, so they were having an amazing time without having to bump into other people. ‘’You’re so welcome, I’m glad you could make it!’’ Aubrey responded with an elated smile on her lips as she showed Embry where the area was. ‘’I’ve been really great, honestly, things are going so well. How about you? What are you drinking tonight?’’

Embry felt a little better when Aubrey slipped an arm through her own, as if the other were her safety blanket. Well, as far as the blonde has seen, the other was the only person she knew here, Embry yet to lay eyes on another that she recognized. She fell into step with Aubrey as they made their way to the back of the club, weaving between all the people. It seemed a few booths in the back were reserved for them, which was actually a really great idea. “I’m good, and um... gin and tonic?” 

[embryofwilmington]

harrisonwcst·:

“Hey Mrs Jenkins!” he shouted loudly as he knocked on the frosted glass of her front door in a quick repetitive motion. “You know you can’t keep letting your cat out into my garden because this is the fifth time this week I’ve found him on my couch and my dogs aren’t as friendly and welcoming as I am!” Harrison knew there was no way she could hear him anyway because he could hear her TV playing at full volume, but he absolutely refused to admit defeat. He stepped backwards, placing his hands on his hips with a heavy frown before noticing a figure in the corner of his eye approaching him. “Hey you uh… Want a cat? Very needy and…” he nodded downwards to the cat brushing its cheek against the person’s leg, “very clingy.”

She’d heard the yelling from around the corner, accompanied by the furious door knocking. It didn’t sound threatening, the blonde risking poking her head around the side of the building, making sure that no one actually needed any help. Green eyes landed on a guy knocking at someone’s door, a guy who stepped back and rested his hands on his hips a moment later. Embry blushed a little when he noticed her watching, feeling like she was intruding a little. “Um --- I think that’s stealing.” She mused, a small, nervous smile tugging at her lips, gaze flicking to the cat at his ankles. The most she could assume was that the cat belonged to whoever’s door he was knocking on. 

[embryofwilmington]

aubreytaylcr·:

‘‘Hey, you!’‘ Aubrey danced and hopped her way through the crowd to greet @embryofwilmington as she spotted her advance towards the birthday booth. The two didn’t have a lot of substantial connections to go from, but they’d met at the speed dating event for the Valentine’s Day and had been in touch since. Aubrey thought Embry was friendly and pleasant, so she was happy to see she responded to the Facebook invite. Giving her a light squeeze, she smiled. ‘‘Glad you decided to show up!’‘

This was so far outside Embry’s comfort zone. As far as she’d seen from the Facebook invite, she would only know Aubrey, but the brunette had invited her to come along, and Embry was doing her best to peruse the friendship with the other woman. They’d hit it off at the Valentine’s Day party, and Embry was happy to see her again. A smile spread on her lips as the brunette’s arms wrapped around her, a light hug that Embry returned. “Thank you for inviting me. How have you been?” 

[embryofwilmington]

alexandriahroberts·:

“Yeah, purple is actually my favorite color so I may be biased. Although, worst case if we don’t find anything else we could always come back and get this same plant in different colors.” Alexandria replied, smiling at Embry once more. She really wasn’t overly picky about plants, just wanting to add color to her apartment. “Well, I am open to more suggestions so I guess we should continue to look around.”

“Well, then purple it is!” She agreed, glancing around for a moment, spotting a basket. Quickly, she grabbed one for herself, and one for Alix, offering it to the brunette when she returned to her side. “Better take it with us. We wouldn’t want someone else to fall in love with it.” She chuckled. “Okay, so this one doesn’t flower, it’s more a plant, but it’s super easy to care for.” The blonde had already caught sight of one of her favourite plants, pointing out the hanging basket to Alix. “It’s called a Spider Plant -- not the best name I know. But it gets these cute little hanging babies off it.” 

[embryofwilmington]

scarlettmontgcmery‌:

        “I totally understand. You’re only 26, right? You have all the time in the world to think about kids in your future.” Scarlett said with a genuine grin on her full lips. Relating to Embry’s words, she wasn’t thinking about having kids anytime soon. For kids to happen, she’d have to be in a serious relationship and she doesn’t see that happening in the near future. Hearing Embry’s next words made her smile grow. “Being the oldest in my family is great. I started taking care of my siblings when they were born and still do to this day even though they don’t live here.” She explained with a chuckle escaping. “But it had its tough moments as my father was never in the picture and my mom struggled with things.” She was comfortable enough to say she was still in federal prison in front of Embry, but the words didn’t slip out of her mouth quite yet. “What was your childhood like?”

There was something reassuring about how easily Scarlett assured her that there was plenty of time ahead of her if she wanted to have kids, even without knowing about her illness. It was nice, a small smile crossing Embry’s lips. She wasn’t sure if she would want kids of her own, but it was nice to think she still had time left if she decided she wanted them. “You sound like an amazing older sister.” She couldn’t help the smile that grew on her lips at hearing the other woman talk about her family. She wondered if Andrew looked as enamored when he talked about her and their siblings. “I mean --- before my father died, things were pretty busy. I swear we did every after school activity possible. My mother was saint, driving us all around.” 

[embryofwilmington]

alexandriahroberts·:

“Well, it’s seems like a pretty good option then. It’s pretty, and sounds relatively easy to take care of.” Alexandria replied, smiling at the woman once more. “So maybe I should get this one and then look around for some more plants. I want to get more than one, but not enough that it is hard to manage them all.”

“Definitely a good option. There’s a few colours though, but I totally get if that purple is your favourite. You can carry it around with us if you like...” A small chuckle from the blonde, a sheepish grin. “I do that all the time. But don’t worry, we won’t overwhelm you with plants.” 

[embryofwilmington]

alexandriahroberts·:

“Great.” Alexandria replied, sending the woman a cheery smile. She continued to look around at the plants until a small leafy one with purple flowers caught her eye. It was pretty to look at but of course she didn’t know anything about it at all. Moving closer, Alexandria read the small tag African Violet. “What about this one? Do you know anything about it?” 

“Oh, pretty!” Embry exclaimed, moving next to Alexandria to admire the plant. “I like that their leaves are soft.” She mused, a finger coming out to gently brush over one of the leaves. “It’s a pretty common house plant - I’m sure it’s cat safe! I think it’s relatively easy to care for, it doesn’t need a lot of light or water, actually.” 

[embryofwilmington]

aubreytaylcr·:

‘‘Right?’‘ She smiled. ‘‘I mean call me a walking-talking cliche of a woman, but I think people can surprise you, when you give them a chance,’‘ Her positive attitude was surprising, even for her considering how she hadn’t exactly been feeling positive for the past year, in the grand scheme of things. But despite her inner feelings, she outwardly felt great that evening, as seemed to have been the general sentiment of the attendees.

Embry let out a small laugh at that. Cliche was fine with her. “Sometimes cliche is right though.” She mused, a small shrug falling from her shoulders. “Though, they’re not always good surprises.” Lips tugged up into an amused smile. “Like Mr Weird back there --- unfortunate surprise. But then meeting you -- good surprise. And hey, you might still meet someone before the night is over.” 

[embryofwilmington]

loganmreed·:

        “You’re lame and sober, but I love you for it.” Alcohol takes over a lot of Logan’s actions and decision making and one thing it takes control over is the love he has for people. Looking into Embry’s eyes now, all he wanted to do was hug and kiss her on her head. They’ve never been close or had the same interests at heart, but whenever it comes to family, they had a soft spot for each other. Grinning widely at her response to his offer, he finished his drink in seconds before slamming it on the table. “I think it’s time to go home.” The words coming out of his mouth easily, the shocked expression took over his features again. “I don’t think I’ve ever said that this early before.”

A small scoff at his insult, but whatever, she’d heard worse. Besides, he followed it up with the promise that he loved her and that was cute enough to soften the blow. A brow raised when he finished his drink in a swift gulp, slamming it down on the counter like it was some kind of victory. A chuckle escaped Embry at that, the blonde shaking her head. “Hey, I didn’t come here to drag you away from your friends,” She assured him. If he was ready to go, then sure, but Embry didn’t want him thinking she’d come here to babysit him or anything - he was a grown up and was more than capable of taking care of himself. She was only there because he’d messaged her.