Honestly, given how crafty Rafe was, it would be simple to believe the master vampire had arranged everything that led Naomi to Greenbrooke but Aislin was too excited at seeing her old friend again to see anything that might be a sign of such things. “I’m not surprised. Greenbrooke is really picking up popularity in certain circles with how much power is here.” Sitting atop a ley line drew in all sorts of people but Aislin loved it; so long as they behaved themselves. She didn’t need someone coming along and ruining the party for everyone.
“I can’t guarantee it with a sturdy promise since again, who knows how Rafe truly thinks but we have several available rooms at the mansion if you’re up for living with the Family for a while instead of a hotel.” Rafe wasn’t one to leave anything important lying around and everyone knew better than to talk freely when an outsider was around so surely Naomi would be allowed to move in until she found her own home to plant roots in? She was close to asking Rafe then and there but didn’t want to presume and she felt like it was a conversation to be had in person where everyone could suss each other out.
“You know I’m always ready for another drink,” she replied and finished off the last of her wine with an easy swig. Alcohol didn’t affect her anymore but she was still a party girl deep down and did enjoy social drinking with a friend. It seemed like Naomi needed a drink and a friend so Aislin had no intentions of rushing off or changing what currently worked.
“And I always have juicy stories. One of which is I’m coming into my first master power,” Aislin whispered excitedly, doing her best not to squeal as it was a big deal. She was coming into an age that had a chance to manifest new powers but it wasn’t always a guarantee. Given how she felt like a failure in some of the more standard gifts, she knew this was a blessing from how powerful Rafe’s bloodline was. She explained her budding ability to walk through dreams, pausing when the waiter came with their new drinks and resuming the tale of her slow progress, though it had only been a few months. Still, she did struggle to leave without issue, just like her mind altering ability. “But I have a cute nickname from it all now; Fig, like figment. Some of the boys tried teasing me with it but I embraced it instead.” She smiled and took a sip from her new glass of wine.
“I can’t guarantee it with a sturdy promise since again, who knows how Rafe truly thinks but we have several available rooms at the mansion if you’re up for living with the Family for a while instead of a hotel.” Rafe wasn’t one to leave anything important lying around and everyone knew better than to talk freely when an outsider was around so surely Naomi would be allowed to move in until she found her own home to plant roots in? She was close to asking Rafe then and there but didn’t want to presume and she felt like it was a conversation to be had in person where everyone could suss each other out.
“You know I’m always ready for another drink,” she replied and finished off the last of her wine with an easy swig. Alcohol didn’t affect her anymore but she was still a party girl deep down and did enjoy social drinking with a friend. It seemed like Naomi needed a drink and a friend so Aislin had no intentions of rushing off or changing what currently worked.
“And I always have juicy stories. One of which is I’m coming into my first master power,” Aislin whispered excitedly, doing her best not to squeal as it was a big deal. She was coming into an age that had a chance to manifest new powers but it wasn’t always a guarantee. Given how she felt like a failure in some of the more standard gifts, she knew this was a blessing from how powerful Rafe’s bloodline was. She explained her budding ability to walk through dreams, pausing when the waiter came with their new drinks and resuming the tale of her slow progress, though it had only been a few months. Still, she did struggle to leave without issue, just like her mind altering ability. “But I have a cute nickname from it all now; Fig, like figment. Some of the boys tried teasing me with it but I embraced it instead.” She smiled and took a sip from her new glass of wine.
