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The little pop that escaped Emily gave her a little giggle as the rest of the room noticed it also. It didn't smell none too pleasant but at the end of the day it was just the human body doing what it needed to do, and she was no ashamed of that. Pretty soon a pleasant smell filled the room and she held on to André's arm. They'd been at the manor for quite a bit of time, putting up decorations just about all over the house except the hallway, they couldn't have Dorian spotting anything suspicious in the hallway or the surprise would have been ruined. But the room they were hiding in was all done up, the kids play room was decorated also, and the toilets were even given a little makeover. The kitchen wasn't going to be a big party spot for guests, but Em had decorated it anyway, despite Cassie's little eye rolls. The place was looking amazing and Em knew that Dorian would appreciate all the hard work that had gone into the evening for him. It may not have been his ideal party - for his ideal party would be none at all - but hopefully he would see how loved he was.

"Surprise! Surprise!" Em jumped and cheered, sending out confetti and streamers with her wand, unable to contain herself! She smiled cheerfully as Dorian was clearly taken back and when he went to check on little Ariel, Em picked a glass of champagne up off a passing tray and chatted away with André about how Dorian's reaction was almost exactly as she had pictured it being. After a little chatter and moving about the room a bit, Dorian was back and all eyes were on him and Julian as Julian passed him a gift. Em went up on her tippy toes just a little to try and get a little look at what it was. It seemed to just be an envelope. She wasn't close enough to hear what was being said but it didn't seem all too positive judging by Dorian's posture. He looked like his usual self, but perhaps a little too stiff? Poor lamb, Em thought. She gave André a little look and the two headed towards the door, ready to follow Dorian but things took a turn as Rodolphus returned home along with his crude mouth and his brother trailing behind.

Em gave a little frown to André and sighed. Rodolphus was absolutely smashed, it seemed, and she wasn't fond of his language. Rabastan said hello, or some variation of it, and then Rodolphus came back to the room, greeting her and André. "Hello, Rodolphus, love. Had a little tipple have we?" She smiled in her motherly way. "Let's get you and Rabastan some food. Come on, darlings." She said, taking Rodolphus' arm and waving Rabastan along. "Come on, have a seat." She said, indicating to the nearest sofa, flying over that shower comment of Rodolphus' altogether.

Tag: André Daniel Meadowes, Rabastan Aramis Lestrange, Rodolphus Adalrich Lestrange
Notes: <3
Outfit: Happy Birthday, Dorian!

When I dance they call me Macarena. And the boys they say que soy buena. They all want me. They can't have me. So they all come and dance beside me. Move with me. Chant with me. And if you're good, I'll take you home with me. Move with me. Chant with me. And if you're good, I'll take you home with me. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena. Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría why cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena. Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena. But don't you worry about my boyfriend. He's a boy who's name is Victorino. I don't want him. Couldn't stand him. He was no good so I. Now come on, what was I supposed to do?. He was out of town and his two friends were so fine. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena.

Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena. Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena. Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena. Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena. Come and find me, my name is Macarena. Always at the party con las chicas que son buena. Come join me. Dance with me. And you fellows chant along with me.

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena. Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena. Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena. Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena. Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena. Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría cosa buena. Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena. Hey Macarena

Tag: TAGS
Words: NUMBERS
Notes: <3
Outfit: SMORTNESS

Listening in on Dorcas wasn't meant to be some kind of invasion of her daughters privacy but more .... well Em couldn't really justify it. She just wanted to listen in and see how her daughter was getting on with little Ariel, after all she wasn't exactly the baby sort of person and if she got into trouble then Em wanted to be within ear shot so she could dash up the stairs and help out in a heartbeat if needs be. As it was Dorcas was more than capable of looking after the baby and when Em heard her footsteps approaching the stairs she scuttled away from the stairs, heading to the dining room to see how long lunch was going to be. The house was fragrant with the smell of herbs, meats and vegetables and as always Em knew André would be cooking all too much and sending people home with plates of meat for sandwiches that would last them the coming year. André was sweet and caring. He wanted to look after people and so he did exactly that.

Once in the dining room Em was embraced and she smiled happily, noticing Dorcas come down the stairs and turn into the living room. Em took a deep breath, hoping her daughter would be polite and get on well with Julian, of course she would be just fine, Em thought, Dorcas wasn't some kind of nightmare on purpose. At least not usually. She hoped that Dorcas would be kind enough to share little Ariel with her new found uncle. Em knew that Dorcas wasn't really the most trusting of people but she had to let some of those barriers down, at least for today. Em didn't want to have to have words with her adult daughter but if she had to she was ready and willing to send Dorcas to her room if she behaved in any sort of unacceptable manner. Which she wouldn't. Obviously. She was a good girl. And yet Em still had that little niggling feeling in the pit of her stomach that told her to be on watch for any sort of rude behaviour or worse. No. Everything would be just dandy! She had nothing to worry about.

André went back to the kitchen and Em started putting out the plates and making sure there was enough room for everything. The space had been magically enlarged a little so they could fit everyone and all André's cooking nice and comfortably. She hoped that Geralina and Julian wouldn't mind being sat with one another. They'd never met but it was of course a perfect opportunity for them to meet and get to know one another. Em didn't really think Julian would be Geralina's sort so there was no sort of match making at play here, but Geralina was a most friendly sort and she always had André on her other side if she needed an out. She was friendly but she seemed a little shy from time to time. Em was always up for making chat, their table wasn't some giant monstrosity like André's own parents had owned, so conversation across the table was going to be more than easy, so long as it wasn't too noisy! Em kind of hoped that everyone would just fall into some wonderful conversations while they enjoyed their meals. "Cassie." She called, setting up glasses and making sure the table was ready for their guests, "Cassie, can I have you a minute!"

Tag: Dorian Michael Humbert and Julian Astraeus Blackthorne and André Daniel Meadowes and Dorcas Amilie Meadowes and Geralina Amara Drake
Words: 584
Notes: <3
Outfit: A very merry Christmas!!

Julian made his way in to the lounge and Emily heard André calling out for her. With a little hop in her step she made her way into the dining area and towards the kitchen where André was busying himself with the tea "Of course, love." She smiled, placing the present Julian had given her down on the table and getting together a little plate of shortbread biscuits, all home made by André and absolutely delicious! The man had a knack for cooking and Emily was definitely jealous of it! She was never really talented in the kitchen and unfortunately both Paris and Dorcas seemed to take after her. Not that it mattered. Paris was about the same level as her and Dorcas was surviving. Emily liked to see to it that she sent over meals on Wednesday's so she knew her Dorcas was getting at least one decent mean during the weekdays and on the weekends she was over for Sunday lunch so that was at least something. She also had the cafeteria at work and she was known to frequent the local take away places. The amount of take away containers she often had in her fridge should have been criminal but she showed no interest in learning to cook and while you could lead a unicorn to water, you couldn't make it cook a damned thing.

Emily placed the biscuits down on the tray and André was off on his way into the lounge. Emily picked up the gift Julian had given her for herself and André and followed in after to see him placing the tray down on the table. She placed the gift from Julian in under the tree and made her way to the entrance again, calling up the stairs, "Cassie, do you need any help with Ariel?" She called, knowing the answer ahead of time anyway. Dorcas may have claimed to dislike children, and babies in particular, but she'd really taken a shine to River's and Bert's little girl and it was positively heart warming for Emily. She still hadn't given up hope that she might some day have a grandchild of her own, but really Ariel was almost like a grandchild to the couple. There was no blood relation there but there wasn't anything she and André wouldn't do for Ariel and they loved her just as they would any of their own grandchildren and any time they could have with her they absolutely cherished.

Tag: Dorian Michael Humbert and Julian Astraeus Blackthorne and André Daniel Meadowes and Dorcas Amilie Meadowes and Geralina Amara Drake
Words: 413
Notes: <3
Outfit: A very merry Christmas!!

It was so lovely to see Dorian and Ariel, even if Ariel was a quick glance. Dorcas had taken off with the infant into the house and upstairs but Emilia was positively excited to see what cute little number she was in today. "She's spent the morning reading, surprisingly. Lost in a world of Hobbits, elves and a vicious dragon." She smiled merrily. It wasn't like Dorcas to read unless she had to but the wonderful world of Middle Earth had certainly captured her attention. Stepping in out of the cold was lovely! Dorian allowed her in first which Emily found rather preposterous as it was her own home and guests ought be allowed to enter first but she stepped through regardless and supposed Dorian really was more family than just a friend really. She saw him six days a week. The only time she hadn't seen him was when he'd had to travel somewhere for his job and she and André together looked after Ariel. Oh they had a marvellous time. Ariel was so familiar with the pair and had such a comfortable space here that it was very much like her second home. The little cherub had absolutely missed her uncle Dorian but she'd also had a wonderful time with herself and André, even Dorcas helping out more than Emily could ever have foreseen. Dorcas may never have wanted children of her own but she was rather marvellous with little Ariel. It gave Emily hope that despite Dorcas saying she'd never want or have children, that perhaps, if she met the right man, then she'd happily settle down and have children. They were truly a blessing and Emily knew that Dorcas would thrive as a mother.

Emily offered Dorian an almost sympathetic smile as he almost went on to mention Paris. He skipped over her name and it hurt a little that he thought he couldn't mention her either through his own pain or fear of upsetting her. Emily had cried plenty over the loss of her niece and she still shed a few tears here and there whenever she thought of the wasted life. Leaving poor Dorian alone to raise a child. Emily had faith that if Paris were still alive then she would have stayed by Dorian's side and helped raise the little child. Paris was not the maternal sort, just like Dorcas, but she would have adapted for a man as wonderful as Dorian, Emily was certain. Before Emily could offer a hopefully gentle word or two about Paris, André entered with his jolly Christmas grin and before she knew it he was back off to the kitchen again, leaving Emily with a beaming smile and a heart full of absolute joy. "The tree's just in the lounge. I'm afraid after presents this morning Dorcas rearranged everything so it's all a little scatty." She playfully grimaced. Dorcas tried, bless her, but she was not the organising sort. House work was not something she was gifted at nor did she particularly try too hard with. Cooking was just frightful when she gave it a try and magic had to be used a time or seven to put out random fires she'd somehow managed to cause. Emily had always thought that Paris had been the messiest cook she'd ever come across but Dorcas seemed to take things to a whole different level.

The door bell rang and Emily looked to the door and then back to Dorian, "Excuse me a minute, love, I'll just get that." She smiled and turned, taking the steps she needed to reach the door. Pulling it open she saw the ever so handsome half-brother of Dorian stood there looking a little like a lost sheep. Oh how hard this time of year must have been for him. This time last year he had his mother, his sister, his brother in law and would have been looking forward to spending the next Christmas with a niece too. Sadly he'd lost so much in such a short amount of time and so unexpectedly. Emily's heart felt as though it physically ached for the brothers having lost so many loved ones this year. "Julian, how wonderful to see you, dear! Come in out of the cold and make yourself at home." She offered with a smile, holding the door open for him. There was nothing Emily could ever do to replace the loved ones these two boys had lost but she would try her hardest to give them a little more joy other than the obvious joy their niece provided them both. A link to River and Bert and such pure innocence to be protected. She hoped that however the brothers felt about one another that they would always put Ariel first without hesitation. She knew Dorian would without question but she didn't yet know Julian but she was going to make the effort to welcome him into their family and give him somewhere to turn to if he ever needed it.

Tag: Dorian Michael Humbert and Julian Astraeus Blackthorne and André Daniel Meadowes and Dorcas Amilie Meadowes   and Geralina Amara Drake  
Words: 837
Notes: <3
Outfit: A very merry Christmas!!