REST YOUR WINGS

Aleiya Griffin || 22 || Daughter of Psyche || Mother of Emma, daughter of Hades

[leia-griffin]

ivyofthesea:

Ivy’s eyes widened with excitement at the thought. “I didn’t see them last time but wouldn’t that be amazing? But yeah, I was pretty sure it was theirs. Based on the stories anyways.” Her eyes darted to the adorable little girl in the other’s arms, and she smiled instantly. “So who’s this? And I didn’t catch your name?”

Leia gaped over at the palace, realizing it was her mother’s home. But at the question, her attention turned back to Ivy and she smiled sheepishly. “Oh, I’m sorry - this is my daughter... Emma.” She said, looking over at the 1 year old in her arms and smiling. She then looked down at Chloe and bent a little to be more at eye level. “Hey there, Chloe...” She said softly, smiling brightly. “Is this lovely lady here your mom?”

[leia-griffin]

ivyofthesea:

Ivy sighed, she was so bad at faces. “I’m Ivy, daughter of Triton. And this is Chloe,” she motioned to the 2 year old at her feet. She tried to be as reassuring as she could. “It’s ok, I was brought here earlier actually. I think it’s Eros’ palace? I’m not really sure but it’s basically a spa where you can have anything you want. I was only here for an hour last time, it must be some kind of Valentine’s Day thing. All things considered.” 

“Hey, Chloe,” Leia said softly. She smiled down at the little girl and waved her fingers in hello before looking back up at Ivy and listening. Leia blinked, taken aback. “Ero’s palace? Where him and Psyche live?” She immediately turned to face the huge structure, mouth hanging open. “S-So... Can we go in? They’re not there, are they?” She looked back at Ivy.

[leia-griffin]

adamusfinch:

“Just don’t eat the foil, okay?” He told Emma. Adam gave two more chocolates to Leia. “For you and one more for her if she loses it or something.” The samoyed jumped down from the bench and stood on her two legs to peek inside the stroller as well, as if she was curious as to what Adam and Leia had been looking at.

Emma started to put the item into her mouth and Leia sighed, pushing her little hand down. “What did Uncle Adam say?” She scolded. Just by the look on her mothers face, Emma stopped but she still made a very annoyed expression at her. Leia looked back at Adam and smiled, “Thanks. You know how much I love this stuff.” She was already unwrapping the chocolate.

The expression on the baby’s changed as soon as she saw the dog peaking up. Emma smiled nervously at Freya and stared at her. Leia watched them. “... And it looks like they’re getting a lot more used to each other. Emma’s never sure around animals unless they’re Spirit.”

[leia-griffin]

ivyofthesea:

Ivy woke up for the second time that day, blades of grass around her head. A groan escaped her as she realized she’d been sent back to this place. Not that it wasn’t wonderful, but she didn’t have her daughter there before. Luckily then she heard the soft giggle she knew so well. Ivy smiled as she sat up and extended her hands to her daughter, bringing Chloe in for a hug. Looking past them, she saw a similar sight to what they must look like now. She followed the sound of Leia’s voice and held Chloe’s hand as they walked over. “Hey, Leia right? I think I saw you at a meeting in the big house?” she smiled, realizing the other must be as scared as she was the first time.

Leia turned at the sound of a woman’s voice, Emma still in her arms. Her expression and posture didn’t relax until she also started to recognize the woman and noticed the little girl in her arms. The daughter of Psyche relaxed her shoulders, accommodating her 1 year old with a small bounce. “Probably not in a meeting, but I’ve been there really often... Sorry, what’s your name? And- where the hell are we?” She asked. She glanced back over to the little girl, expression noticeably softening. What was going on?

[leia-griffin]

adamusfinch:

“I see.” Adam chuckled at his sister’s response. The dog looked like she was smiling happily when Leia kissed her, and she also tried to kiss her back. He moved away from behind the booth to give Emma a coin-shaped chocolate wrapped in gold foil. “Happy hearts’ day to you too, Emma.”

Emma cooed with a smile at the very familiar and pleasing sight of her uncle. She started to giggle as he handed her the shiny object. She absolutely loved shiny objects. Leia was laughing softly an wiping away the dog kiss from her cheek before turning to look at the two. “Oh Gods... Uncle Adam is spoiling you again, isn’t he?” She asked in a tone of amusement, kneeling down to be face-to-face with Emma as she stared in wonder at the gold foil. Leia flashed a thankful smile at her brother.

[leia-griffin]

> @ivyofthesea​ !!

The moment Leia’s eyelids fluttered open in the morning of Valentine's Day, a strange physical force overcame her. It resembled the feeling of being shadow-traveled somewhere. When she blinked the sleepiness out of her eyes and and got her bearings, she was lying on the grass outside a marvelous, surreal looking castle. She flinched and backed away on the ground, shocked and confused. It was at that moment she noticed Emma was picking at the grass right beside her. “Emma,” she gasped. Immediately, the mother took her daughter into her arms and got up. “Hello?!” She called. There was a bit of wariness in her tone and her eyes started to narrow. Wherever she was and whoever was there, Leia had already become immediately defensive for her daughter. That was never good news for anyone.

[adamusfinch]

Adam lifted Freya to the bench even if the dog could do it, just because she liked being carried. It was going to be their first kissing booth together, and he trusted the dog to be friendly to all the Campers, with Freya knowing how to respond if she was asked to kiss or hug. He told the dog, if she could understand or not, that the profits would go to the Camp’s funds for anything that needs more repairing after everything that happened. When someone came up to their booth, Adam smiled warmly at them, with the dog also looking at the Camper. “Hello,” he greeted. “Pick one.” It was either just Adam, or Freya, or both.

[leia-griffin]

Leia playfully thought for a moment, smirking and humming as she put a finger to her lips. “I’m gonna have to go with Freya, Adam, sorry,” she teased him. Emma safely buckled in the stroller at her side, Leia leaned over to ruffle the dog’s fur and give her a kiss on her furry, adorable head. “Oh, who’s my favorite little puppy besides Spirit?,” she cooed to her.

[leia-griffin]

༻ Emma’s 1st Birthday

[leia-griffin]

ardenmacintyre:

Arden held Emma close to her, following Leia with her daughter snug in her arms. She didn’t squeeze the child too tightly, though. “I suppose I ought to,” she said. “After all, you have a point: I know far more about yours than I’ve told you about mine.” The Hunter paused. She wasn’t one for sharing about family troubles, but she figured Leia deserved some backstory given how much Arden knew about her own. “My half-brother TJ’s partner left him when his son Hugh was barely a month old. I visited him after the Hunters stopped in the city and wound up helping him get back on his feet, since he didn’t know what to do. They’re the closest family I have, and the only ones that are alive who aren’t demigods, as far as I know.”

Leia sat at the table with Arden, bringing some of the food closer for her to put in a plate and cut up for Emma, who was now eating solidly. But as she did so, Leia looked up often to show she was listening. The idea of a person leaving their child who was barely a month old made her narrow her eyes and pause for a moment. “My Gods, that’s terrible... I can’t imagine how difficult it must have been for him. He was very lucky to have you.” She exhaled, continuing to cut up the food. “Honestly, I don’t know what I would have done alone with Emma for the first couple of months. Being alone with a baby is overwhelming and the support of people you love makes a huge difference.”

[leia-griffin]

miserybcrn:

          listening to the other about what she was doing around camp, she about to take emma in her own arms; however, veronica hesitated. up until recently, veronica had been an only child && had never held a baby. what if she dropped emma? what if the baby started crying as soon as she started holding her? what if leia got mad at her for anything && everything she did wrong? so many thoughts raced through her mind. this had been happening too much recently. ❝ no— but i can definitely try to? ❞ the brunette responded, anxious && unsure in her own answer, ❝ it can’t be that hard to hold a small child for a short while, right? ❞

Leia smiled, not looking very worried as she offered her over. Emma didn’t seem to notice or mind much as she was currently staring at a bird nearby that was pecking at the grass. “Yeah. She’s easy to hold... usually, I promise.” Leia joked slightly, a breathy laugh escaping her lips. “And we can sit down right here if you want.” She gestured behind them to the cabin stairs. It was nice out that day and there didn’t seem to be many people out and about the Green. Most they were either helping to re-build or training. Hopefully she could encourage the younger woman to open up at least a little. If not, getting to know her to begin was just as important to Leia if she was to help.

[leia-griffin]

༻ Emma’s 1st Birthday

[leia-griffin]

ardenmacintyre:

Arden fought the urge to sigh. She could tell Leia was still upset about the whole ordeal, and she wished she could do something to ease her worries. At the offer, however, she straightened. “Me?” She paused, thinking about it. “Yes. I…I can help if you want me to. I helped my half-brother when he needed to feed his son, so I’m not new to this.”

Leia smiled and offered the child to Arden confidently. If there were any people she would trust her daughter’s life, health and happiness with that weren’t necessarily close to her, it would be the hunters of Artemis. Even so, she felt a little closer to Arden and trusted her more so for it. She gestured behind her for the other woman to follow once she had Emma in her arms. “You still have to tell me about them. You know quite a lot about my family,” she pointed out with a small smile as she made for the table.

[leia-griffin]

༻ Emma’s 1st Birthday

[leia-griffin]

ardenmacintyre:

Arden noticed Emma’s stare and a smile pulled its way onto her face at the sweet child’s curiosity. “I had to fight off some campers,” she admitted, “and protect some of those that were unable to defend themselves. But I wasn’t possessed during the attack, thankfully.” She knew that she was one of the lucky ones, especially given her training with the Hunters.

Leia exhaled in relief, offering a small smile. “That’s good news,” she said. “It’s not something I’d wish on anyone.” Before the mood could get anymore grim, however, the daughter of Psyche smiled again and took a step closer. “--- Would you like to help me feed her? She’s a lot more still when she’s eating in someone’s arms but... I only have my one available and Erik’s entertaining the rest of the guests.”

[leia-griffin]

༻ Emma’s 1st Birthday

[leia-griffin]

ardenmacintyre:

Realization dawned on Arden as Leia’s words sank in. She hadn’t kept track of which campers were possessed and which ones had been forced to fight for their lives, especially given that the attack had ended. She couldn’t imagine what Leia must’ve felt, hoping that she wouldn’t hurt her own child. “I’m glad that she’s all right. And I am glad that you are as well, after everything,” she told her softly.

Leia smiled softly, nodding slowly. Emma was staring curiously at Arden. “I am, thank you. I can’t be more thankful everything turned out okay. What about you?” She asked, a bit of concern in her expression. She wondered if the huntress, as strong as she looked, had to go through a lot of emotional stress during the ordeal as well. “I hope you didn’t have to go through the same with the eidolon.” She frowned slightly.

[leia-griffin]

miserybcrn:

          ❝ don’t worry, i ended up stabbing one of the only people i consider a friend. looks like we’re both in the weird-zone. ❞ she joked back at leia. looking to the cast on the other’s arm, veronica gave an awkward thumbs-up. offering an arm to leia, veronica spoke nonchalantly && tried to keep away from the topic she knew the other was leading to, ❝ that’s… cool. have helped anyone lately? && do you want me to help you with emma there since, y'know, ❞

Leia smiled sheepishly at the joke, but it was more sympathetic than anything. It didn’t amuse her to hear the other had hurt her friend, but she understood. "I’ve talked to...a couple people yes. But we were all a lot busier with the injured the re-building lately,” she said and then smiled at the offer. It would probably help get her to open up. “Oh- sure, thank you.” She moved over and offered the child, who stared curiously at Veronica. “My arm is practically falling asleep, she’s getting so heavy... Have you ever held a baby before?”

[leia-griffin]

༻ Emma’s 1st Birthday

[leia-griffin]

ardenmacintyre:

Arden nodded. She understood that the whole incident must have been difficult, especially with a newborn child. “That’s good news. I’m glad that Emma was all right as well, given how scary that might’ve been. Was she with the campers on the ship?”

“She was,” Leia said with an exhale of relief, thinking back on it again. Every time she thought about how lucky they’d been to have Adam and Mei and all the other campers who’d help keep her safe... “My brother took her immediately when he realized what was happening to me. The Hades cabin got her safely on board. I had no idea where she was the whole time but they all kept her safe.” It was obvious from the look on her face that it was a hard thing to think about. The mere idea that they had to keep her daughter safe from her was heartbreaking.

[leia-griffin]

༻ Emma’s 1st Birthday

[leia-griffin]

malloryejensen:

Mallory walked over. “Leia, she’s so pretty.” The girl grinned, careful not to get too close in case she lost her balance. “Hi Emma. You’re so adorable.” She cooed softly.

Leia smiled over at Mallory. Her daughter stared at Mallory with quiet interest. “She’s gotten so big, so quickly... it’s still a lot to process that it’s already been a whole year.” She smiled down at Emma. “Bella had just stopped by a moment ago as well... how are you two doing? And the rest of the cabin?”

[leia-griffin]

༻ Emma’s 1st Birthday

[leia-griffin]

ardenmacintyre:

Arden’s head raised as Leia spoke, allowing her to make better eye contact with the woman. “Already one full year on this earth, huh?” She cast another teasing smile down at Emma. “She’s gotten bigger already since last I saw her. Babies grow up so fast.” Arden cleared her throat at the question, growing a little more serious. “I’ve been fine, thank you. What about you?”

Emma cooed happily when she recieved the teasing smile. “Better,” Leia said with a small smile. Emma interrupted with a small ‘Ah!’ Her mother continued. “The eidolon’s taking over camp was a lot to deal with, for all of us, but the important thing is no one got seriously hurt.”

[leia-griffin]

Happy birthday to my favorite goddaughter! I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to your first birthday party, but I managed to find you something you may like! Tell your parents that I demand pictures!

Love, Aunty Sef