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Call me Enigma. 23. Leo. Lazy Trait. Currently working on; The Temperance Legacy

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Yo

Sorry for my disappearance. I guess you could say I’m going on hiatus for about a month while I’m away. But I’ll be back with more screenshots, and even have some prepared right before I leave in a couple days. See you later alligators. 

Thanks for keeping up with the Temperance Legacy.  

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The air around them became serious and Claudia wondered what was going on through Alanna’s mind.

Alanna: Listen... I can tell I don’t know all the information but I’m guessing you didn’t really come here on your own. 

Claudia didn’t want to unload on Alanna and found herself at a loss for words, yet again.

Alanna: But I’m really happy that you are here. I... I don’t have many friends. I have my mom, and I enjoy playing with Marcelo too... but I have no girl’s my age here, or at least close to my age. 

Alanna smiled and looked back up at Claudia.

Alanna: I guess I’m just trying to say, ...welcome to Saintfawn Estate, Claudia. 

From here, Alanna reminded Claudia of herself. Lost and alone, gaining excitement from the strangest circumstances.

Claudia: Heh... thank you, Alanna. I can’t wait to be your friend.

Alanna’s ear perked up as if she thought Claudia would push her away.

Alanna: Consider it done!

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Without even knocking, Alanna came in and sat herself on Claudia’s bed. Claudia felt a bit annoyed at this, but reminded herself that Alanna still seemed to act like a kid.

Alanna: Do you like some of the outfits in your closet? I made some of them you know, for me when I was younger, but when I found out my mom gave them to another girl who’d be staying here, I was actually really excited.

Claudia looked over at the girl. She was more relaxed than at the pool, that’s for sure.

Claudia: You mean, you made them? Like with your hands?

Alanna: Is that so strange? I’m no only boy crazy you know. I love fashion. It’s how I express myself.

She personally never made anything, but just from the look of some of the clothes in her closet, she could tell Alanna must have put a lot of effort into her hobby.

Claudia: That’s... that’s amazing, Alanna, you’re very talented.

Alanna couldn’t help but smile cheekily.

Alanna: What do you like to do? 

Claudia: Uhm... I guess I’m good at fishing. And I enjoy it.

Claudia could only think of that as a response, since her mother may have been annoyed with her constantly going off and shrugging off chores, her mother did admit and tell her many times Claudia was even better than her father was at fishing, and “lucky”

Alanna: Sounds boring to be honest. But I do like to eat fish.

Claudia laughed.

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8:32 pm. Saintfawn Estate - Claudia’s Quarters

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Alanna pulled herself up out of the pool to join her mother and Claudia.

Alanna: So, Claudia? Like the estate? Boring, right?

Claudia: I mean, it’s not bad. Really pretty.

Greer: Alanna if you did half the chores I asked you to, and did your classwork, you wouldn’t have any time to be bored.

Alanna groaned. 

Alanna: Any cute boys where you’re from?

She didn’t want to disappoint Alanna or make her uncomfortable by telling her she had no one but her mother and sister since birth, until now.

Claudia: Ha… uh, to be honest, I never really got to meet any.

Alanna grinned and giggled.

Alanna: Then what about here? Any tall brunette men in particular-

Greer: Alanna!

Greer grew annoyed with Alanna’s boy crazy talk and could pick up that Claudia didn’t follow a word she was saying.

Alanna: Ugh. Never mind. We’ll chat later. Mom’s too old to talk about boys now.

Claudia couldn’t help but laugh. This was nice.

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Claudia was introduced to Greer’s daughter, Alanna. A very hyper girl who looked just like her mom, but with fluffy, wild, raven black hair. More than pretty, Alanna definitely looked her age, very cute and sweet. Claudia never felt so relaxed since she got there, and lost track of time, watching Alanna play in the water and talking to Greer about old times with her mom and sister, in exchange for stories of Alanna growing up, that Alanna would throughout laugh or groan at. 

Greer and Alanna made her feel happy, yet also simultaneously made her miss her mom and sister more.

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5:40pm - Saintfawn Estate - Pool

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The next day Greer handed Claudia one of her daughter’s old bathing suits. Though it was a perfect fit, that was even more depressing since it looked like the style of that of a 12 years old’s bathing suit. Still, Claudia was very grateful over how thoughtful Greer was and how much she took her mind of the seriousness of the estate and showed her the good in it, and she admittedly was excited to meet a girl close to her age, especially if she was anything like her mother.

She stared at the late afternoon sun setting down behind the mountains and stuck her legs in the water. Pool water definitely felt different from the ocean’s water. Less thick and more clear. It was still nice in a different sense, and her surroundings were very beautiful. She hoped if this was where she’d be living for the foreseeable future that she could continue to make the best out of it.

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Greer: Speaking of...

Morgan lifted his head, with Greer’s demeanor taking a turn for serious.

Morgan: Hm?

Greer paused for a moment.

Greer: Alanna... she’s been acting strange, I think she likes you.

Morgan: Yeah, I’ve noticed she doesn’t pick fights with me anymore. It’s nice.

Morgan laughed at the end of his sentence, Alanna used to follow him around always wanting to wrestle and the like.

Greer: No... Morgan, ...I’m pretty sure my daughter likes you romantically.

Morgan felt a sense of nausea wave over him, and then concern.

Morgan: Oh... that’s...

Greer: Exactly. I need you to turn her down immediately before it get’s worse.

Morgan knew he shouldn’t feel guilty, but he did. But he didn’t want to upset Greer either.

Morgan: Of course... but maybe... we should just tell her?

Greer: No.

Morgan: But-

Greer interrupted him, voice almost booming.

Greer: Absolutely not!

It grew quiet for minutes, until Greer sighed and continued her work, calming herself.

Greer: Just please nip it in the bud... please, Morgan. I’ll tell her eventually.

Morgan was more than ready to drop it, considering Greer had enough on her plate and she rarely got angry with him but when she did, he found her quite scary. With all due respect of course.

Morgan: Alright..

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Greer: Well, be prepared. Not only has your father been wanting you to settle down for awhile now, Ms. Saintfawn will start pushing it as well just to get you out of the way before you make Claudia swoon.

Morgan avoided the serious part of that conversation and leaned towards Greer’s evident faith in him.

Morgan: Swoon? What do you take me for?

Greer scoffed. 

Greer: Exactly who you are, Morgan. A sleaze!

Morgan laughed as well and watched Greer begin preparing something else.

Morgan: What are you making now?

Greer cracked and egg and turned her nose up at him.

Greer: Nunya! This is also for Claudia.

Morgan held back a laugh.

Morgan: Lame.

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Greer: What is it now Morgan? I’m busy. I thought since Claudia lived near the water she probably didn’t eat much meat. I thought she might like poultry!

Greer pulled the turkey out of the over to re-season it, while Morgan sat quietly on a bar stool behind her.

Morgan: What do you think of her, Greer? There’s no way she can handle all of this.

Greer: You don’t give her enough credit. And it was my impression that when you spoke to her, you gave her a pep talk. I hope you didn’t speak to her like this.

Morgan felt unsure.

Morgan: I tried to encourage her. But it would be better for her to just run now. I can tell she’s the type to be in way over her head. This family is toxic.

Greer smiled to herself.

Greer: Do you like her?

Morgan rolled his eyes but smiled over at Greer. He sincerely hoped he heard her tone wrong and she only meant in a friendly matter. But knowing Greer, probably not.

Morgan: Don’t be silly, she’s just a kid.

Greer: 18 is the start of womanhood, Morgan. Some would argue even sooner than that.

Morgan was a bit surprised to hear Claudia’s age. She definitely looked younger, but now that he recalled talking to her earlier that morning, she did actually give off a vibe of being older than 14 or 15. Being 22 though, he still felt old enough for it to be inappropriate to see her in that way.

Morgan: 18? I thought she was maybe Alanna’s age. Hmm... still a kid none the less. Especially mentally.

Greer chuckled.

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Greer was finishing up the watering, since she only had one can, Claudia took a break, awkwardly standing about. Afraid of opening her mouth again and being nosy and insensitive like before. 

Greer: So, did Morgan tell you where I was?

Something about her tone made Claudia feel like she was somehow being teased.

Claudia: Uh, yeah.

Greer smiled to herself and let out a quiet laugh.

Greer: He’s such a good kid.

If Greer was being honest about Morgan, maybe she’d help prepare her to meet Marcelo as well, give her an idea what he was like.

Claudia: Is.. is Marcelo nice?

Claudia noticed Greer’s unknowing on how to answer that question. 

Greer: Well... I mean, he spends most of his time with his mother, and my daughter sometimes. But I’m sure you two will grow to get along.

Claudia didn’t like that answer. Greer was probably the type to sugar coat things. Now she felt even more unprepared to meet Marcelo. 

Claudia: Hmm...

Greer cleared her throat and finished watering the last plant.

Greer: Let’s not worry about boys, Ms. Temperance. You should swim at the pool with my daughter and I tomorrow afternoon. It’s my day off and I need to catch up with her busy life and learn more about you! Call it a girl’s day, if you will.

Claudia: Uhm... alright. That sounds nice.

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Thanks for being an awesome dad to our son, Jase! <3 :D

Happy Father’s Day, everyone!

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Greer: It’s so nice of you to help me, Ms. Temperance. My daughter could learn from you *chuckles*

Claudia: It’s no problem. Just because I’m no longer home doesn’t mean I should shrug off on chores, I know mom would give me an earful.

Claudia stopped mid thought and registered everything Greer had said.

Claudia: Wait, daughter? I didn’t know you were a mother. How old is she?

She was so slim and beautiful, she couldn’t imagine Greer having gone through a pregnancy and childbirth.

Greer: You’re 18 right? She’s only 3 years younger than you, actually. I hope you’ll rub off on her and that you two get along! She could use a friend outside of the Saintfawn children.

If anything, she imagined maybe her daughter was a toddler. In actuality her daughter was much closer in age than Greer was then. 

Claudia: Whoa! I thought you weren’t much older than me... you look so young.

Greer: Well, I still consider myself young! Being in my thirties doesn’t make me old yet, I hope! 

Claudia: Are you married as well?

There was no way she couldn’t be, Claudia thought. Greer was insanely beautiful and she was probably married to her daughter’s father then, she assumed. Greer stood up and looked vacant for a moment.

Greer: Oh, no dear. I’m not. Her father and I just weren’t meant to be, sadly. But I enjoy being a single woman. I have so much work to do, after all. No time for things like that.

Claudia: I-I’m sorry.. I-

Claudia realized she hit a sore subject and found herself feeling guilty and at a loss for words. But Greer only shook her head and smiled.

Greer: No! There’s nothing to be sorry for, dear.

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After some protest from Greer, but insisting from Claudia, Greer smiled and graciously accepted the helping hand. For once here, something felt natural, like when she gardened alongside her sister. She decided if she was going to try and trust anyone here, it would probably end up being this woman. She was so warm and comforting. 

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Before Claudia left Morgan, he convinced her to give Greer a chance and where to find her. 

Even in overalls and in the dirt, Greer looked so lovely. She wondered if all beast women were this beautiful, or if it were just Greer. It looked strange to her at first but even Greer’s furry ears started to make her look even more pretty. Claudia stood at the gate and worked the courage to speak up.

Claudia: Uh... Greer? May I help you with the garden?

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