Seeing Kama she asks, "So, what did you find out? I got some ginger tea to try and help her feel better." Rajni goes ahead and fixes a cup for Elena with some honey and lemon.
Elena shuffles into the kitchen, looking miserable. "I thought I heard you two."
She gives a weak smile to Rajni and Kama.
Going to Elena, she puts an arm around her and gently guides her to a seat at the kitchen table while giving Kama a concerned look, "Hey Sis, sorry you're feeling so icky, but I think Kama and I have something that will help. I made you a cup of ginger tea with Honey and lemon, and Kama got something to help you from Lucy and Konstantyna." She explains while looking up at her other big sister, "Right Kama? She'll feel a lot better after this."
"Lucy gave me this form Konstantyná's stores. She said it would relieve the nausea for a while." Kama replies moving over to where Elena sits.
"Oh, good," Elena says with a sigh. "I hope those things work."
Setting the tea in front of Elena she says, "I'm sure they will. Why don't you try what Kama brought for you first, and then you can have the tea. If it helps, it would probably be a good idea to eat a little something light before getting too busy with everything."
Elena nods. "So, what did you get, beloved?"
Rajni looks from Kama to Elena and nods at the vile that Kama is holding in her hand, "I'm pretty sure that Kama got you some medicine in that vile from Ms. Lucy and Ms. Konstantyna. Right Kama?" Taking Elena's hand in hers, Rajni gives her a comforting smile while gently moving some hair behind her sister's ear, "Why don't you try some of thed medicine Sissy? I'm sure it's not too horrible, and then you can sip on the tea while I make you guys something light for breakfast, or...if you'd rather not chance my cooking, I can always pick up something yummy for you. I'll get you anything you guys want this morning, from any restaurant you want. I just...I want you to feel better Sis okay?" Rajni says while looking again from Elena to Kama, as she tries her best to mask the concern she feels for the only family she's ever had. She hated that Elena felt bad on her wedding day, and would do anything she could for both of her sisters, to make sure their day was perfect. She could deal with her own feelings later.
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"I do too," Elena says. She smirks. "So, let this be a lesson to you, Rajni: Don't get pregnant before your wedding. Feeling this sick is not fun."
She nods, "I hear you loud and clear. We are being very careful because I'd like for Dillon and I to have some time alone as husband and wife, before we're "Daddy" and "Mommy". I'm still just trying to figure a lot of stuff out, ya know? I also think I'm still too young for that kind of responsibility yet." Giving her sister a comforting smile she rubs her back gently, "I believe that you and Kama are ready for this though, and you will make wonderful parents because you're both so warm, open, loving, caring, and compassionate people." Trying to nonchalantly wipes her eyes, Raji speaks with a trembling voice, "Now, what do you feel like having me get you both for breakfast?"
Kama kisses Elena's forehead, putting her arms around her. "I'm sorry beloved. I am jusst as responsible for you being pregnant before our wedding and you having to deal with being sick now."
Taking the vial she holds it up, looking at Elena." Do yo want to take it now?"
Elena smirks. "I don't regret it. It's just a little uncomfortable."
Elena takes the vial and looks at it. "What is it?"
While waiting for Kama to answer, she looks up at Rajni. "I don't know...I'm not sure what will settle well on my stomach today. Ooh, I hope I'm feeling better in time for the reception."
Rajni points to the tea she has set on the table as well as the vial in Kama's hand, "Well, I'm sure those things right there will start helping with that. As far as something to eat, even if it's just something light, you need something on your stomach. Want me to go to Hadrdinn's and see what he has this morning? If not, I guess I could cut you up some fruit and cheese and make some toast. I think I can handle toast."
Celine comes out of her room with the puppy behind her and climbs up onto the couch, "Tired of toys, want to go outside." The puppy wags her tail and yips in agreement.
"That sounds fine," Elena says. "I think that'll keep me going until the reception."
"Do you want to go to the park, love?" Alethiro asks Arista. "The weather is a bit nicer today."
"I'm not sure exactly what is in it, only that Lucy said it should take away the nausea and sickness for a while." Kama says with a shrug.
Elena takes out the stopper and takes a swig of the potion. "Well...it doesn't taste awful."
She finishes off the contents of the vial and lets out a sigh. "Oh, that does seem to be helping."
Kama beams happily as Elena begins to show signs of improvement almost immediately. "That's wonderful!"
Rajni pushes the still slightly steaming cup of tea towards her sister, "That's great, so now just sip on this slowly while I fix you both something to eat."
For the next few minutes, Rajni busiest herself around the kitchen as she cuts up bread and toasts it while slicing up some cheese and fruit. She arranges it on a pretty plater before putting some honey on the toasted bread.
Setting the platter in front of them she smiles, "Okay, both of you eat. Even if it's just a little bit. Wouldn't want anyone fainting on their wedding day huh? I need to get my bag together for tonight, I'll be right back." With that, Rajni heads to her room
"Do you want to go to the park, love?" Alethiro asks Arista. "The weather is a bit nicer today."
Starting to feel nauseated again, she looks from the sweet face of her daughter, to the love of her life. Nodding a little she says, "The fresh air might do me well, even though a certain young lady is still supposed to be grounded."
Seeing Celine's lip start to quiver, "Alright, we can go to the park...but I might need you to help me feel better first love." Arista says as she starts to feel bad again.
Nodding at Celine Arista continues, "If you want to go to the park and play Celine, we are going to Derrick's house, and you will tell him that you're sorry for kicking his leg, and hurting him. Do you understand me Celine? You will tell him sorry, and you will not hit or kick anyone else for any reason, or no more park for you."
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She didn't understand why she had to say sorry when Derrick was mean and hurt her first.
Celine listens to her mommy and sniffles as a tear rolls down her cheek. It just wasn't fair, she didn't want to tell the mean boy sorry....but, she really wanted to go to the park and see her friends again. She missed Gwen and Hjor....she really really wanted to see them. She would tell him sorry....but if he ever hurt her again, she'd hurt him so bad he'd leave her alone forever.
After a few more tears, Celine nods her head solemnly, "Fine...I say sorry." She says, as her little hands ball into fists. "I say sorry, but not friend. Not EVER!" She says with more vehemence and anger than she had ever felt for anyone before. Just because she had to tell the mean boy sorry, didn't mean she had to like the jerk.
Giving her husband a worried look, Arista wraps her arms around her little girl and pulls her up into her lap. The puppy whines as Celine cries, and tries to get up on the couch next to them.
Holding Celine against her, Arista tries to soothe her daughter. She didn't like that someone could make her little girl feel this angry, but she couldn't let Celine think that it was okay to hurt someone, if they hurt you first.
Arista rocks her gently as she cries, "Sssshhh....it's okay Celine. It's okay to cry, mommy understands that he hurt you, but you can't act on that anger. No hitting or kicking Celine. If someone tries to hurt you, or teases you...you get away from them and tell a grown up. We're here to keep you safe, and we love you. I love you so much Celine, I'm sorry he hurt you. Mommy and daddy will be right there with you. You don't have to be his friend, but you have to say sorry for hurting him, and mommy will make sure he doesn't hurt you again."
A muffled sob comes from Celine as her mommy soothes and calms her. Releasing her anger, she cries as mommy holds her safely in her arms.
Arista just looks at Alethiro with tears in her own eyes, unsure of what else she could say or do to make Celine feel better, or even make her feel safe again.
Elena shakes her head. "She's always so full of energy."
Alethiro casts the spell to remove nausea again before shrugging at Celine's outburst. "It's going to take time for her to feel safe again."
Arista nods as she rubs Celine's back, "I know." Feeling better with thed aid of her husband, Arista stands up and carries Celine to the bathroom to get her washed up. Once her daughter is calm, Arista helps get her changed into one of the cute play outfits she bought from Asha.
Going back out to the living room after getting both of them ready, Arista holds Celine's hand. "Alright, let's go see Derrick and his parents, then we can go to the park."
Alethiro puts the leash on Honey and follows after Arista and Celine.
Elena shakes her head. "She's always so full of energy."
"I know." Kama replies with a chuckle. "It's a wonder you ever sit still Rajni."
Rajni laughs as she reaches the stairs, "I'm not sure I know how to dear sister. I'll be back down in just a couple of minutes. Just make sure she eats something." She says, pointing to the platter of fruit, cheese, and toasted bread that she had set on the table in front of them.
Rajni then bounds up thed stairs, taking them two at a time. Gettingv to her room, she packs the few things she'll need to stay the night with Dillon. In all honesty, she didn't understand why she couldn't just live with him until they got married. She really didn't see what thed big deal was, she practically lived there already. She had extra grooming supplies there and everything already.
Sighing, she finishes putting the few things she wanted to take with her in the bag and heads back downstairs.
Holding Celine's hand, they all head to the boy's home. Stopping in front of the door, Arista knocks.
Alethiro stands behind his family supportively.
Elena nibbles on a piece of cheese and sips her tea. "I just hope this concoction lasts for a good while."
"I hope so too. I think it will." Kāma says positively. "Lucy seemed confident it would help and she knows our wedding is today."
Elena lets out a nervous sigh. "Are you ready?"
Rajni goes to Elena and gives her a reassuring hug, "Everything is going to be just fine."
After getting her things together to spend the night with Dillon, Rajni takes her bag downstairs and sets it close to where she keeps her boots and cloak, before going to the sink and starting to clean things up as she waits to be told what to do.
Elena chuckles. "That was meant for Kama, but I appreciate your support."
A tall burly man opens the door, "Yes, can I help you?" He asks, looking from Arista to Celine.
Giving him a smile she says, "Good morning, I'm Arista, Celine's mother. Celine has something she would like to say to your son."
He takes a moment to look at the little girl before calling back over his shoulder, "Derick, come in here." The elven boy appears next to his father, his expression a little nervous at seeing Arista and Celine there. Looking up at the much taller man he barely squeaks out, "Yes father?"
Getting a stern look on his face, the older man gestures towards Celine, "Is this the little girl that Janna told us about? The one you were mean to in the park? The one who's hair you pulled, and the one you took the ball away from?"
Derick doesn't say anything, but looks down.