#ever blossom

[hashimasims]

New Years in Gibbi Point

"Any resolutions kids?" Dominic asks his boys, hoping for perfect grades or signing up for more extracurriculars.

"Getting you a date," answers his brother Yahir.

"Wha—"

"We don't like you being alone."

"I'm not alone! I got you guys!"

"We see the way you look at Aunties dad," says Trent

"And how would that be?"

"You'd give the Hulk a run for his money with how green you get."

"I'm just happy for them!"

"He's in denial Trent"

"Maybe he can't help it, I think it's his Grief type."

"I'm not in denial," Dominic snaps, his Hot-Headed trait rearing its head.

"Fine, you're scared then," Yahir counters, "Scared to put yourself out there, scared you'll find someone else just like Alex."

"You couldn't find anyone worse than Mom."

"Things are great as they are guys. Let's just enjoy the fireworks huh?"

"That's not gonna work for us Dad."

"So when do we cut in and tell him we already submitted him for 'The Bachelor' and he was chosen?" Mariela asks Kaye.

"Give the boys a couple more minutes to wear him down."

"What do you two suggest then?"

"Kaye keeps trying to get you on a dating show, why not give that a try?"

"Other than the possibility of being humiliated on Live TV?"

"How about speed dating then?" Trent offers.

"That's not a great option either kid."

"You're right, that's not a great option. Pretty much everyone around here already knows what happened between you and Alex," says Yahir, "with a show contestants won't know anything about it."

"But they'll find out."

"Sure, eventually, but on your terms."

"Fine, I'll look into it, happy?

"Don't have to worry about that, Auntie Kaye took care of everything already."

"Of course she did," Dominic laughs

"WOOT WOOT! The Bachelor's in the house!!"

"Oh Mari," Kaye sighs shaking her head, "what am I gonna do with you?"

"I know what I'd like to do with both of you," Ever answers, "let's bring in the new year with a bang."

Mariela Faba by @ravingsockmonkey

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[neckdeep--in--realfriends]

I miss your skin, I miss your touch

I never thought it’d hurt this much

I hate this feeling in my gut

I wish you would quit me, I wish you would just leave

Cause I can never walk away

And so it’s up to you to break me

[4whenitallgoes2hell]

[midnightportals]

So ready for this wild life’s new album 💙

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"Hey . . . Wanna come downstairs and try to eat something?"

"No. No food."

"You not want food? Something is definitely wrong."

Mariela climbs onto the bed and reaches to see if Kaye has a fever but she rolls and swats her hand away, "I don't have a fever Mar, I just ate some bad food."

"That was almost a week ago, Kaye! You've barely left this bed since date night. Maybe we should go see a doctor."

"No doctor. It'll go away eventually. Just snuggle me for a bit?"

"Always."

"Hey, Kaye, how you feeling?"

"Well I haven't thrown up in an hour or so, so that's an improvement."

"I suggested she should go to the doc."

"No doctors! I'll be fine!"

"And as you can see this is what I get," Mariela sighs, "Sometimes I swear you're worse than a child. Was there something you needed Ev?"

"Yeah. I – uh – I got a call from Camilla and I need to meet with her in The Magic Realm."

"Now? Can't your research into changing Kaye's Occult wait until after she's better?" Mariela's voice cracks as she yells at Them.

"Well yeah, it could, but the more information we have — No you're right. It can wait I'll call her back, tell her I'll meet with her tomorrow or something."

"Go," Kaye says, her voice muffled against Mariela's chest.

"What?"

"I said 'go'," she repeats, lifting her head. "This is clearly really important to you so go."

"You need me here. Besides, Dom is really freaking out about the whole Bachelor challenge starting soon and who's going to take care of the kids, how he's going to have to eliminate women at the end of the rounds, yada yada. Someone is going to have to keep him from trying to call the Production team to back out again."

"Sounds like him. At this rate he'll swap his hot-headed trait for the paranoid one. But seriously, go. Dom will be fine. I'll even go hangout downstairs, order in some imitation Jellyfish Stew from The Junction?"

Mariela makes a face, "Why in The Watcher's good name would you want that after saying you didn't want to eat?"

"It's light, and there's really no flavor so I might be able to keep it down and it just sounds good."

"Are you sure Kaye? I can stay here, sandwich you on the other side?"

"Definitely not. I need a clear path for if I do need to run to the bathroom again. Just do what you gotta do and then come back."

"Alright, but call me if you need me and I'll be back in an instant."

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Mariela Faba by @ravingsockmonkey

Poses used: Morning Sickness by @simmireen

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Everyone is having a great time, until Kaye starts feeling nauseous.

"Kaye, you alright?"

"I'm not feeling so hot all of a sudden. I think I'm gonna ask the bartender for a glass of –"

She doesn't finish her sentence before she's running to the bathrooms.

"Kaye! Are you in this one?"

"Don't come in!"

"Too bad! Ever, in here."

"Have you been drinking while we weren't looking?"

"I've only seen her drinking water, you know she's not really a drinker," Mariela answers for Kaye, rubbing her back.

"No, you're right. How about food then? Did you grab something with meat?"

"No meat. I did ask for some of the fruit slices they have for some of the drinks though."

"Woohock, I think they gave her Plasma fruit."

"But wouldn't she be fine eating it because she's part Vamp?"

"Not always. Some Dhampirs are more human than Vamp even if their genetics are fifty-fifty."

Ever leans down to help comfort Kaye.

"I wanna go home now," Kaye whines, her head resting on the seat.

"Yeah, good idea."

"Let's get you home and disinfected."

"Now's not the time for jokes Mari," Kaye giggles.

"No but you did laugh so I'll take it as a win."

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Mariela Faba by @ravingsockmonkey

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"She looks really busy, let's just come back later."

"Nonsense. Ma!"

The white-haired woman talking to L. before Mariela interrupts turns away from the Sage of Mischief and directly into Kaye's path.

"My my my. Another Glynnan to join my Bloodcaster ranks? Hmm you'll have to wait a little while though, the ritual can be quite a . . . Life altering affair,"

"No Camilla. Kaye will be a Human Spellcaster, you can keep your fangs away from her."

"Oh Ever, you never were any fun."

"What? You think just because I birthed you I'll perform the Rite of Ascension on just anyone you ask?"

"Kaye's not just anyone."

"No matter who she is to you she still has to prove herself worthy same as every other aspirant that walks through that portal."

"Kaye, come sit and speak to my mother."

"Ah, so I did overhear correctly, a Glynnan."

"Are we really so recognizable?"

"Most of you, especially when you're plastered all over the television over some mishap or other or whatever reality show one of you has decided to join."

"Well there you go! You already know her, now do me this one itty bitty favor and I'll be out of your hair once again."

"Mari," starts Ever stepping up beside her, "You know that's not how this works. Kaye has to complete the ritual first, however long it may take her and then we can be out of your mother's hair."

"Unfortunately for the three of you it can't be done," L. answers Mariela, "you know her lineage and she just cannot be one of us."

"What are you talking about? What does her lineage have to do with whether she can become a Spellcaster or not?"

"Ever, please explain to the girl what she's too daft to understand."

"Forgive me Sage, but I'm about as lost as she is. Kaye's human so what's the problem?"

"See, I told you two this was a waste of time, I'm not worthy so let's just go home."

"No, Kayby!"

"Mari? Did you just call me 'Kayby'?" Kaye asks incredulously.

"It sounded good in my head."

"Ever, she's a Dhampir," L. explains, "There is no way she can be made a Spellcaster. Maybe if you talk to Camilla she'll turn her full Vamp while you're here but that's the only thing that can happen. If you'll excuse me, I have a class to teach." L. steps away and Ever takes the seat she just vacated.

"We'll figure this out Kaye."

"You heard what she had to say," Kaye cries, "The only occult I can be is a Vampire! I don't want to be a Vamp."

"Kaye, don't cry!"

"And why not! This has been — frankly today has just been the worst and I want to go home and curl up with Pixel."

"Let me speak with Morgyn before we leave and then you can have all the kitty snuggles you want. Mari, show our hangry one where the kitchen is?

"Of course! You were so excited to come here you didn't eat breakfast! That's gotta be the problem, let's go get you fixed up."

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Mariela Faba by @ravingsockmonkey

[hashimasims]

A few months later everyone takes a trip to Glimmerbrook to find the portal to the Magic Realm. Ever and Mariela could transport themselves with a spell but they couldn't bring Kaye along that way.

"Come on, Mari," Ever calls over Their shoulder, "you're falling behind!"

"These shoes weren't made for running! Slow down!"

"So this is it?" Kaye asks, unable to hide the trepidation in her voice.

"This is it."

"I don't think I like the ominous music."

"Calm down, Love. Everything's gonna be fine."

"But what if it isn't? I mean I wasn't good enough to be a Vamp so what if —"

"Stop it Kaye!"

"But Mari — "

"No buts! No spirals. We're going to go in there, talk to my mom, a bit of sparkle later and it's done! And if she wants to be a Bitch and not do it there are two other sages or I'm sure Ever can perform the Rite."

"Why couldn't we just do it at home then?"

"It's more likely to succeed if an actual Sage performs the Rite and it can only be done in the Magic Realm. Mari's right though, if they won't then I will. Unless you've changed your mind."

"No, but what if I'm not good enough?"

"Get that woman out of your head Kaye," Mariela says tapping Kaye's temple, "You are more than good enough and I will inferniate anyone who doesn't think so!"

"Alright, alright, let's go."

Kaye walks away from her partners towards the glowing doorway, obnoxious giggling the only thing she hears behind her.

"When the two of you are done Noxious Clouding each other I'll be waiting on the other side!"

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Mariela Faba by @ravingsockmonkey