Romance RP

Nerine nodded and smiling to Helena softly, she replied,

"Oh yes, sure, I understand. Take your time and I appreciate that you'll go through the trouble for this."

Helena smiled and replied, "You're very welcome.  I'll do my best to make you the best and most beautiful dress to your liking.  Ahh one more thing-would you like shoes to match with the dress?  If so, I can ask my friend at a shoe shop for a fitting pair."

Olivia had finished with the clean up and joined the others in the living room, taking a seat beside Helena.

Nerine shook her head and smiling, she said,

"That's quite nice of you to offer but I'll pass. I'll be more than happy with just the dress and I look forward to it very much. I am sure it will be quite attractive and beautiful."

Helena replied happily, "You flatter me.  I hope you'll like the dress I make for you."

Olivia smiled softly and replied, "I'm sure you'll do your best.  Every dress you've ever designed has been lovely."

Matthew's dad nodded happily and added, "Most definitely."

Nerine smiled and replied, "I am sure I'll love it."

A little later, there was a knock on the door. It was the shapeshifter who returned after a short visit to the castle to sneak on the other party there and make sure they were up to nothing, and also to track the queen and have her under watch.

She made her appearance at the living room and after a small cough, she said, "I am back."

Helena smiled upon seeing the shapeshifter enter and turning to Lady Penelope, she asked,

"Is this your daughter?"

Meanwhile, Matthew noticed the shapeshifter's cough and wondered if she was all right physically.

Lady Penelope smiled softly and was relieved to see her daughter back, fine and well. She replied to Helena, she said,

"Oh yes, please let me introduce you to her."

She looked at the shapeshifter and said, "Come closer, sweetie. This is Helena, Olivia's daughter. Helena, this is my daughter, Anjela."

The shapeshifter didn't say anything, as she wasn't interested one bit in this.

Helena smiled softly and getting up, she said, "It's a pleasure to meet you.  I was hoping to see you before I head back to my shop.  I've heard wonderful things about you as well."

The shapeshifter raised an eyebrow and replied, "Wonderful things about me? From who, I wonder."

She paused then said, "Anyhow, enjoy the others' company. I'll be heading to my room."

She left without another word. Lady Penelope was a little embarrassed as her daughter seemed rude, and immediately giving Helena an apologetic smile, she said, "I am sorry, darling. I think she's just tired and all."

Helena smiled softly and shaking her head, she replied, "Ahh no, that's all right.  I understand.  I should get going anyway.  I'll start making these dresses but I'll be back late tomorrow afternoon."

Olivia asked, "Is it not possible for you to stay a little longer?"

Helena shook her head and replied, "I should see how the shop is doing but I'll be back tomorrow.  I promise."

Lycoris said, "Please do, Helena. I enjoyed your company very much. You're such a pleasure to be around so I'll be waiting for you tomorrow, ok?"

Helena nodded happily and replied, "I will.  It was such a pleasure to meet you, Lycoris, to meet all of you.  I'll be back tomorrow and I'll have your dresses ready."

She smiled warmly at everyone and then turning to Lycoris, she said, "This may be a bit forward to ask but may I hug you before I go?"

(Getting sleepy so I'll get off for the night now and go to sleep.  I'll check back tomorrow and post again.  Nite, nite, Love.  ^^)

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Lycoris was a little surprised to hear Helena's request but immediately smiling delightfully as she felt quite touched, she said, "Oh of course."

She extended her arms gently so she could hug her.

Helena reached out to hug Lycoris gently and warmly for a few moments before letting go.  Olivia smiled and said,

"Helena's like me.  We love hugging those whom we're close to."

Helena smiled and said, "I'm happy I got to meet you, Lycoris, and I can't wait to see you tomorrow."

Lycoris smiled softly to Helena and replied,

"And I am quite happy as well that I got to meet you, Helena. You're a wonderful and really friendly person. I can't wait for your next visit as well so don't be late, ok?"

Helena grinned and replied, "I'll be here on time or even early."

She looked to the others and said, "It was such a pleasure to meet all of you.  I hope to see all of you again very soon."

Lady Penelope smiled warmly to Helena and replied, "And it was a pleasure to meet you as well, darling. Please take care and let us see you again."

Nerine added, "Indeed. We couldn't enjoy your company for very long, Helena, so let's make that up soon."

Helena smiled softly and replied, "Definitely.  I'll be back tomorrow afternoon then."

She got up, curtseyed to everyone and then headed to the front door.  Olivia got up and accompanied her daughter.

After Helena left and everyone resumed their seats, Lycoris happily commented,

"She is really such a pleasure to be around and an inspiration. I am really happy I got to meet her."

Matthew smiled softly and replied, "Me, too.  I'm glad you got a chance to meet her, too."

Olivia looked to Lycoris and added, "I'm happy to hear that you liked Helena and the two of you appeared to get along well."

Lycoris nodded happily and replied,

"She is really a lovely and nice person, just like you, Olivia. I can definitely see how she is your daughter. You're lucky to have each other."

Olivia blushed and replied, "Awww thank you, miss.  That's very kind of you to say."

Matthew's dad said, "What Lycoris says is true.  Helena is really a reflection of you, Olivia."

Olivia blushed deeper but didn't say anything.  After a moment, she then said, "I can't wait for Helena to return tomorrow and to see how your dresses turn out, miss."

Lycoris nodded happily and replied, "Same here. I am sure they will come out just wonderful. Well, I won't be able to see them but I'll take everyone words for it."

Just then, Lady Penelope got up and smiling to everyone, she said, "Please excuse me, all. I'll be right back."

She then left the room and headed to the shapeshifter's room, wanting to check on her.

After Lady Penelope left, Matthew turned to Lycoris and said, "I'll describe the dresses to you, Lycoris, so you can get an idea of how they like.  Does that sound good?"

He looked on happily and expectantly at Lycoris.

Lycoris nodded happily and replied, "Ok, that sounds great. Well, I trust Helena so I am sure they will come out just beautiful but it will be great to know the details and all."