Thread: Fresh Inspiration at the Lake (Corybantic X Mykhalia)

As they pulled up, Talia found herself drawing a deep breath as she looked around with awe. It's beautiful, she breathed, taking in their surroundings. Shed laughed when Gareth attempted to give her the money back. As soon as the vehicle stopped, she climbed out and opened the back door unhooking Leo and gently lifting him in her arms. She carried him inside and as he was waking up, she carefully set him up in a spot right in one corner of the kitchen with some of his toys. She made it her job to unload the food and put everything away first, even made a small snack for Leo before she started setting things up for a meal. She even had Leo work with her, letting him help her mix the batter for the dessert, she was making a chocolate mousse. She had found the treats in the bags that she loved and was going to make it a point to thank Gareth later. She laughed when Leo got some of the chocolate on his face and splattered some on her, Scamp, she teased him lightly. She playfully wiped his face clean and made it a point once everything was cleaned up and ready for cooking, the mousse was chilling so she took Leo outside to play with him a little while. The two rolled around in the grass, she tickled him and got him laughing until he needed to go to the bathroom. Once she helped him, she changed him into clean clothes and put all his things that had been packed in the room she would be sharing with him while she made certain all the plugs in the room were covered for protection. She put him in a play area before putting the food in to cook then went back in to spend time with Leo while things cooked. She read him his favorite book, built things with him and when the food was ready she set him up at the table in a chair that would be between her and his father. Setting the table, she dished out the food before calling out, Gareth, dinner is ready. Do you want me to bring your plate in or do you want to join us at the table? Leo was already sipping milk from his sippy cup while she cut up the chicken patty she had cooked for the little boy. Leo didnt like fish so she had only cooked the Broiled Haddock for herself and Gareth. The side dishes were roasted garlic lemon broccoli and provincial tomatoes. Gareths plate had the largest portions, both plates had glasses of milk beside them. Talia would be a fool not to notice all the amazing things about her charges father that made him not only a good father but a great man. She had easily seen how attractive he was and knew there were many girls in the neighborhood and women who had their eyes on Gareth. Her aunt had been visiting a few weeks ago and seen him, the comment she had made was enough to make Talia blush. But there was more to Gareth than just his looks, she had come to love seeing his art and while she would never claim to understand the terms used in regards to art, she recognized his talent. Still, her favorite thing to see about him was his devotion to Leo. She often watched Leo while Gareth was home, it was usually so the older man could work on his art and not need to fear for his sons health but if Leo was injured, even if she was there, he often made an appearance. It always touched her heart. She hoped this weekend Gareth would find the inspiration he sought and she herself could hardly wait until the next day when she took Leo out to swim. For now, she was prepared to help Leo eat while she ate, then after she would wait until Leo was in bed sleeping before she showered and changed.