Are You My Child? [Private: Lillian]

Well, today had gone from relaxing with dear daughter Aki, to Ulv dropping by and giving her someone who could possibly be the child of herself and Mana; but was certainly the child of Mana. However, she had been unconscious from the moment that Ulv had brought Calypso here; unconscious and apparently very sensitive to emotions. Of course, most demons were generally sensitive to emotions; but Calypso seemed to be even more so sensitive than normal. Ari could only let out a small sigh as she simply pet Calypso as she lay on her couch; Ulv already gone so she wouldn't collapse on the spot. Simply put, Calypso was in Arianda's care now. The demon could only let out a tiny sigh before she kissed Calypso on the forehead, without even thinking about it, and went into the kitchen to make some food for the girl.

Yes, Arianda Vael, Angel of Conflict, was going to cook. A dangerous task. For her. But, assuming that Calypso needed some food when she woke up, Arianda needed to brave the dangers that awaited her inside of the kitchen. What were those dangers one may ask? Oh, nothing too severe really. Just explosions of flour that inexplicably happen whenever Ari is cooking. However, such concerns weren't at the forefront of Arianda's mind as she went into the kitchen; to cook a simple meal for Calypso. Well, attempt to cook a simple meal for Calypso.

Frankly, as soon as Arianda entered her kitchen, she crackled with red energy; which she soon had to wave away as the woman started to nervously work on something simple. She had no idea what Caly ate, so, she just about made anything she could. Animal products, non animal products, vegetables, salads; the works. Just any dish that she could think of that either did not include flour and may taste good for Caly. However, as soon as Arianda finished with the last dish; she breathed a sigh of relief.

The second that sigh of relief escaped Arianda's lungs, and mouth, a sudden loud popping filled the room as flour exploded around the entire kitchen; only covering Ari and everything else BUT the food she just made. Regardless, there was a cloud of flour rising from the kitchen; slowly flooding out of the room to be seen by anyone outside of the kitchen. Of course, it was simply a white cloud; but why there would be a white cloud of flour just floating inside of someone's house was definitely. DEFINITELY, weird.

"Damn... And here I thought I had it this time..."

Arianda coughed as she had to do her best not to get any flour in her mouth. Flour just tasted horrible on its own after all. However, soon, Calypso herself came rushing into the room; with Arianda turning to look at her and smiled sheepishly.

"Ohhhhh~! Hey Calypso! Sorry about the uh, flour explosion. Happens whenever I cook"

Arianda gestures to the food that the flour was around; but soon covered as Calypso tried to lift the flour, Ari tried to wave her hands to stop her. But, it was too late. She rose the flour up into the air, even the flour on Ari, but it all soon dropped back down and really did cover everything. The demon simply sighed, shaking herself a tiny bit before she clapped her hands as her energy, red and crackling against itself and the flour, gathered up the flower and compressed it into a ball; Ari letting out a small sigh as she brushed herself off. Arianda soon took the ball of compressed, solid, flour out of the air and then threw it into the trashcan. She let out a soft sigh before she looked at Calypso and smiled.

"Well, wishes are fickle after all; It's how Jinn were able to twist their masters wishes to their whim. But, uh, are your powers based around wishing? Last time I saw you, I didn't get much aside from getting saved from being tired from one of Mana's 'fest'; and then an unconscious Calypso."

Arianda yawned softly, stretching a tiny bit as she gestured to the food; which was intended for Calypso. She soon took off the apron, which revealed her form and clothes a bit more, before she gently shook small particles of flour out of her black and red hair. Soon enough, Ari, and the kitchen, was flour explosion free.

"Oh, and please don't call me miss~ I'm Arianda, Arianda Vael~ A certain uh, Ulv dropped you off here. Yes I know her, she's technically an old friend, I'd rather not go into that right now! But, how bout you eat? Even if you are a demon, and we don't technically need food, sometimes it can be nice."

Arianda smiled at Calypso, pulling her feet up off the ground as she crossed her legs and sat on air for a few moments before she dropped down onto a nearby counter; realizing maybe now wasn't the time for floating around. But, she simply looked towards Calypso with her silver eyes, waiting for some sort of response from the girl; hoping she would eat and not complain too much about how Ari easily removed the flour from the area.

Oooopsie! Arianda had no intention of making Calypso cry. She believed that Calypso just, well, forgot about that day; which she could not blame her for. Arianda was in a terrible state after Mana had a little feasting fest. She squeaked and moved over to the girl, a little surprised by the golden tears, but, she pulled the small woman into a hug and gently rubbed the back of her head.

"Nooo! It's fine, really. You had no idea who I was; so I can't blame you for not even checking up on me. It indeed was a horrible day, but, for me... it... it was nothing out of the ordinary. But!"

Arianda smiled at Calypso, gingerly petting the girl's head as she smiled at her; having hopefully pulled the girl into a reassuring hug.

"It really is alright, so stop crying; okay~? You hold no blame; besides, you technically did help me. What you gave me, that liquid, helped me recover some. So, it really is fine. You are not terrible, young one."

Arianda smiled at Calypso again, letting the girl move towards the food. To Arianda's disappointment, and surprise, she wasn't too keen on eating food from animals and plants. Arianda hummed softly, reaching into the fridge and pulling out a bar of chocolate. She looked at it for a few moments before she extended the bar to Calypso and smiled warmly.

"What about chocolate~? Sure, we don't need to eat as demons, but, it can be nice; and if chocolate is something you can eat, well~"

Arianda opens up the fridge again, showing the fact that one side was completely stuffed full of chocolates of all sorts. Basically, if it existed as a type of chocolate, Arianda had it. Not only because the demon, even while she has retreated from shadowfall, is rich; but also because she has what would normally be an unhealthy obsession with chocolate. Arianda gave Calypso one more warm smile before she shut the door and popped her neck; picking up the plates and putting them in a different section of the fridge. Just for Ari to eat later; it helped when she didn't have to cook.

"So, Calypso, if you are Mana's child... Well... Ah, nevermind. That's a question for later when you are, well, more composed."

Arianda smiled softly, glad Calypso had calmed down in her arms. It was... oddly comforting to Ari to hold the girl in her arms like this. It was a little hard to put her finger on why she felt like this, but all concern on that matter was blown away when Caly immediately yoinked the chocolate bar straight out of her hand; utterly amazed that chocolate existed in a bar. Arianda let out a soft giggle as she pet the girl while she marveled over the solid bar of chocolate. She nodded at the woman, humming softly as she pet Caly still.

"Indeed, it comes in a bar. Hell, chocolate can come in bars bigger than that; I just get these small ones because it's easier to control how many I eat with just these smaller bars."

Arianda nodded at the girl, humming softly until the question she had asked seemed to sour the girl's laughing mood. Arianda sighed softly, a little guilty for bringing up a touchy situation; but her stomach had butterflies in it. Sure, Mana did have loads of people to fuck; but she normally was the dominant force. Ari, however, had a chance where she was able to take the lead; and that night ended in a destroyed city block, house, Mana's hip, and possibly even more. Mana getting pregnant with Ari's child; but she never had any real way of knowing. After that day, Mana mentioned not a word; but then Caly appeared as if out of nowhere. Besides, Ari felt an odd sensation to care for the girl; and something familiar. She cleared her throat gently, letting out a gentle sigh before she looked at Caly, pulling a bar of chocolate out of the fridge and extended it to Caly as she spoke.

"Well... despite the situation you found me in, Mana and I were relatively close despite the fact I am pretty sure I was a toy. And, well, a certain night led to certain things; and it was very well possible that I knocked up Mana Asthavon..."

Arianda looked towards Caly still, her heart thumping; she hadn't told a soul about that night. Mostly because an older part of her who loved Mana more than anything had hoped it to be true; and because Ari didn't want to believe she abandoned her child to be left with Mana on accident.

"Now... I have no concrete evidence she did get pregnant; but it wasn't like she would tell me, or you I bet. However, it could be possible that you are that child; after all, the time between that night and your birth would not matter. Mana could have simply jumped into a time rift, pop you out, and act like nothing happened. I just..."

Arianda let out a small sigh, rubbing her arm gently and looking away from Caly.

"If you are my child, mine and Mana's... Well, I ask you to think about that. There's something familiar about you that I have not been able to shake; and it's not any lingering Mana... I know it's something else..."

Arianda shook her head, sighing one last time before chuckling softly.

"Sorry... just think about it. Whether you are my child or not, you can stay here as much, and as long, as you like. You are Mana's child, and I can at least try and help you how I can; since I could not help her."

Arianda smiled at Caly, basically asking her to stay here; to stay in her home. Of course, Ari also seemed to be acting like she wanted to take Caly in because she was Mana's; but it was also because Ari wanted to know if she really could be her child. She didn't want to abandon the girl to be alone; especially not alone with her emotions.

Arianda was a little surprised at Caly's sudden outburst of 'No'. Sure, it probably was all a bit overwhelming, especially the whole thing about Ari possibly being Caly's other parent. However, Caly did not wish to have a mom. No, her idea of mother's might be twisted and tainted by Mana; thanks to dear ol Mana Asthavon being quite the pill when it comes to proper parenthood. Indeed, Ari would be genuinely surprised if Mana even gave two shits about the children she may have; then again, she probably would if they were useful to her. Clearly, Caly was not one of those. That was a good thing for the girl who had soon slumped down in front of Ari. The demon blinked at her before smiling and moving to to be in front of Caly.

"No, it's alright; and I'm not angry. After Mana... Well, I doubt you want a mother because of her. I know you want a friend, but, if I truly am your other parent... well, I'm sure it could be done. However..."

Arianda looked at Caly intently. It's likely she wouldn't be able to be like 'oh yeah, this is my daughter alright; she has my eyes!' Because demons can shift their appearance at will; and what they look like is largely not completely dependent on their genetic makeup. So, Arianda let out a tiny sigh; humming softly as she did. Well, there was a few things to consider; maybe only two. Regardless, if Caly was indeed Arianda's progeny, her own flesh and blood; then that would mean they are certainly related. However, it would also mean, from a genetic standpoint, that Arianda was not the mother, per se; she was the paternal figure. While, in truth, Arianda is still technically a Mother, because she is female, she could still be Caly's paternal figure; she just wouldn't want to be called father or dad. She's a woman, that would be weird! So, she smiled at Caly and took the girl's hands into her own.

"Well, I can't exactly just give up at the drop of a hat dear. How bout this, if you do not wish for me to be a maternal figure; then I could be your paternal figure. Even if the paternal figure normally is male; technically speaking if you and I are mother and child... That would make me the paternal figure on a genetic level. So, what I ask is this..."

Arianda gave Caly a warm smile, holding her hands still.

"How bout I be your paternal figure, Caly~? Just... don't call me dad or father; that would be weird cuz I'm still a woman... Also, you really do not have to call me miss; just Ari is perfectly fine."

Arianda gave Caly a ginger kiss on the forehead before she grinned at her.

"Besides, can't a father-figure be a good friend to their daughter?"