Innkeeper and Mother

"I keep dreaming one day, i'll open that door and there he'll be. Just the way he was." Selective and Independent RP blog for Sarah Hawkins from Treasure Planet. Orig established 2010/remade 2021

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For anyone still following, Sarah has been moved over to my Disney multimuse. HERE

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Still here, Genshin and FFXIV have just been my main focus lately XD

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It wasn't too often that his mom would give off a serious air, at least not in this context. Now this got him very curious as to what exactly she had in mind. Without needed any additional guidance, he sat beside her as he looked between her and the wrapped up item in her lap.

Something from his grandfather? This was absolutely a surprise. She never really talked about them, like ever, so to have her mention it now, he was half scared and worried about what it might be. Or hell, even the implications it has. "Uh, yeah sure mom. Are you okay? You're not sick or anything are you?" Concern for her wellbeing was paramount now, at least it had been the moment he returned from his Treasure Planet voyage.

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"What? Oh. Yes, yes i'm fine. Don't worry i'm not sick or anything." There was nothing he had to worry about. Sarah was in good health. It was just that, while her father and herself hadn't gotten along after she ran off with Leland. It had been her mother who had given this to her. Saying before Sarah had left home that her father did love her, he had only been concerned since she had been so young. Raising a child when she herself was only a young woman, teenager. Would, was challenging.

Perhaps that was where Jims rebellious nature came from. It was from her. "Um. Anyways this. It's very special, so." Sarah moved the cloth aside revealing the object hidden within. "Your grandfather was in the navy, a respected officer and this was his compass. As you can see it's very worn, practically an antique. It still works and I thought it was time to pass it onto you." Sarah took the worn compass completely out of the cloth and held it up by a chain clasp which would have been worn either on the hip or on the chest depending on where pockets were. "I want you to take care of it. Promise me you will."

[sarahhxwkins]

//Wow a lot of new people followed. Not dead I promise lol. Just finished my seasonal job for the year and gonna celebrate Christmas with family and friends. So will jump back here after boxing day. But if I am not here you can usually find me on my RAPUNZEL blog or AMALTHEA or EMBER.

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Headcanon time!

Sarahs parents disapproved of her relationship with Leland. She was only still a teenager, young and naive chasing after romance. Sarah of course didn't listen to her parents and stayed with Leland, however when she got pregnant with Jim and told her parents it was more her father who scolded her. Sarah got into a huge arguement with him which resulted in her leaving home.

Sarah was seventeen when she had Jim, so her parents only met Jim once when he was born. Her mother was more resonable than her father, but Sarah became distant from her parents not long after that.

The reason why Leland and Sarah fell apart is because they were young. Leland was not ready for a family. Jim had been unexpected. She was seventeen, Leland was nineteen. He couldn't handle the responsability of raising a child but Sarah she was determined to show she would be the best mother ever.

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He hardly needed any permission to eat all of his mom's wonderful cooking, and no doubt he would eat a good portion of what was left over. Nothing could beat a warm, home cooked meal from his mom no matter what time of day. In the kitchen, the wonderful smells hit his nose and he smiled at the feeling of home.

"Yeah, I made a few," he shrugged to himself. Most of them were like him, little troublemakers but also kept an eye on each other. Grabbing a bowl from the cabinet, he gave himself a very hearty helping of the stew. Still warm in his hands, he grabbed a spoon before heading back out to the living area. "Sure mom, I'll be right up." As quickly as he put the food in the bowl, he scarfed it down in no time. Putting the empty bowl in the sink, he debated on a second helping, but decided he might go for that later. Stretching, he soon made his way upstairs, to he was certain his mom could hear without issue. Gently, he knocked on the door frame to her room and gave her a soft smile. "So what's up?"

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"Come, sit down beside me." Sarah lightly patted the spot next to her. Sarah had been keep hold of this keepsake for a long time, while it was all she had left of her father she had wanted to pass it down to her children. Or in this matter Jim. Young and reckless as Sarah had been in her youth, her parents weren't pleased when she ran off with Leland. Telling her she was young, the consequences of what love can do.

And while she did not listen, Sarah never regretted having her son though she was young. But she also regretted leaving things unsaid to her parents as they never got to meet Jim. "This in my hand was something that belonged to your grandfather. My father. And I think, if you had ever gotten to meet him he would have wanted you to have this."

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🔱 → [ I am...... ]

Then she tries to speak her name while wiping her tears.

"A--Ariel....."

The girl attempts to HUG Sarah, still dressed in dirty, torn clothes.

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"Ariel, now that is a very pretty name for a lovely girl such as yourself." Sarah was about to offer her sleeve to wipe away the tears, instead though she caught Ariel in the hug. Lightly laughing. "Oh my goodness. I'm actually kind of happy you came into my kitchen." Sarah smiled and wrapped the girl in a hug.

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Triton taught her and her sisters how evil surface dwellers are. And his paranoia has gotten worse since her mother was killed by pirates. But this woman seems DIFFERENT. She reminds the mermaid of herself; just wanting more. She moves closer to the human woman with her eyes swelling with tears.

🔱 → [ You are just like me....You should travel to the world! No matter what anyone says. I can even help you! ] ( @sarahhxwkins )

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Were those, tears forming in the girls eyes. Oh no she hadn't meant to make the young lady cry. Sarah was then a little taken back by what she was saying. That she should travel the world and, this girl would help her. [I appreciate the offer. Maybe I can close the inn for awhile, but not right now.] Sarah had almost forgotten who was visiting as well. The baked goods were still uncooked.

[I never asked your name. I am Sarah Hawkins, and you are?]

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❝ i’ll have a cup of wine as well. to clear my head. ❞

"Is that all? Before I go to grab the wine." Sarah was just making sure because, as soon as she walks away she won't come back until she took care of the other things first. "You're lucky. Since you will be getting the last bottle of wine I have. I won't be getting anymore until, tomorrow. Popular demand." And with that being said, Sarah began to walk away to fetch the glass of wine.

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"Oh goodness! I'm terribly sorry about that darling, I'm afraid I wasn't looking where I was a going! Are you alright?"

Thankfully Sarah had caught herself just before anything serious had happened. Brushing off her dress, she then fixed some stray hair which had fallen in her face. "Fine. Perfectly fine, it happens to the best of us sometimes. No harm done." Though it had been quite unexpected. Sarah turned to look at the other. "You must have been very deep in thought or, something else to not pay attention to where you were going."

[sarahhxwkins]

Note to self. Don't talk about touchy subjects or say things you shouldn't to certain royals. You will regret it.

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Ariel understood some of those words, but the woman's EXPRESSION piqued the princess's interest.

🔱 → [ The people in this planet know about the Sea Gods? ]

She asks in sign language. The princess is beginning to feel safer talking to this human woman. ( @sarahhxwkins )

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[Of course we do. Well, most of us. To some extent. A very good friend of mine also has a study full of books] Sarah sign languaged back to the young lady. Knowledge of other worlds wasn't completely lost in this vast universe. [Out there, beyond the stars. When I was younger I wanted to visit different worlds before I settled to make my dream come true.] Sarah signed once more.

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'Oh not like that, I only go out when there's problems. Or when we have foreign delegates, as you know. A kingdom founded by a wish granting sorcerer? A lot of other countries are simply scared of what they think we can do. Us, the country who does not even have a army."

He coughs. No need to get worked up over this.

"But no need to fear, the island is perfectly safe, if a bit isolated. But safe."

"We have ships coming and going from all over, if only because the other nations want their wishes granted."

He does not pause as he conjures more stuff with his magic to make the table a bit more comfortable.

"The kingdom is peaceful, and that's what people come for here. Nothing exciting happens."

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"People can be scared of the unknown. And excuse me for being bold once more your majesty. While you can feel safe and secure within your own walls there, will come a day that the peace could be shattered." Sarah was quick to wave her hands back and forth. "Not that I am saying that will happen here. But you shouldn't believe things will always be peaceful and safe."

That might have been too bold, she didn't still quite grasp how this kingdom worked. But, she would hate to know what happens if a ship one day does come to these shores and wants to cause trouble. "Nothing exciting. Granting wishes sounds exciting, but the people of your kingdom must do fun things for themselves. Right?"

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He only smiled at his mom when she started asking him all these questions. It was something he expected nearly every day, so he usually didn't mind it. That was her way of showing that she cared, among many other things she did. "No need to be sorry mom. It was my fault." Closing the gap between them, he placed a soft kiss upon her cheek.

"I'm starving, thanks!" Still a teenager, he had that ravenous teenage boy appetite and even though he did eat at school, all that time studying really drained his energy. Shifting to drape his jacket over the stair banister, he made his way to the kitchen. "They're going just fine," he said as he passed the door separating the living area from the kitchen. In truth some of the subjects were a bit tough for him, while others he excelled at. He didn't pay it too much mind, since, at least to him, he was doing loads better at the Academy than he was at his old school.

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A smile when he kissed her on the cheek. Watching as her son moved towards the kitchen, she moved towards the stair bannister. "Help yourself to as much as you want Jim. I don't know what kind of food they serve at the Academy but, it can't beat a home cooked meal." Especially her home cooked meals. "I'm glad to hear they're going fine. Have you at least managed to make any friends?" Moving up the stairs Sarah picked up the jacket, draping it over her arm as she continued up.

"When you're done come upstairs, I have something I want to give you. I'll be in my room." Her footsteps echoed on the floorboards above as she stopped before continuing into her room. Sarah went over to a drawer by her bed and sat down before pulling it open. Taking out something wrapped in a cloth.

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Ariel can say she is from the Planet Terra, which is not a lie. Her family reside near the Mediterranean. However, the lessons of Triton and Sebastian's caution of humans are embedded in her mind. She is scared the people of Monstressor will learn she is a mermaid after what happened to her mother. But this woman seems different and this world have people who are not human either. She wonders if she can trust this cook. The princess tries to speak in a thick accent.

"T-Thebes. Gr......Grreeeeece."

Another form of truth. But she was not prepared to tell the stranger that she is from the sea yet.

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Thebes. Greece. She was from Thebes, Greece. Remember Sarah. Recall your teachings, the stories you read when you were younger. Your studies. "I think.....I recall reading about a place like that in a book. It mentioned a place with a beautiful ocean. The scenery was breathtaking also, there were writings about different gods. Myths. Legends about different creatures that lived on both the land and sea. Sorry i'm talking too much aren't I? I am a little rusty with this sort of thing."