Re: FILL: Family Traditions (1/2)mad_maudlinJune 28 2011, 20:41:57 UTC
The veil was draped over the back of a chair; Helen picked it up and gently inserted the comb into Ashley's pinned-up hair. It fell over her shoulders in a cloud of white tulle and tiny golden seed beads, and Helen stepped back to admire the effect. She couldn't remember the last time she'd seen Ashley dressed so formally-the one high school dance she'd attended, maybe, when she was fifteen and not quite finished growing. Even as a little girl, Helen couldn't recall her playing at domesticity or dress-up, no preschool "weddings" or "playing house." Then again, she hadn't exactly had the role models for it...
"Oh, god, don't cry," Ashley blurted, eyes widening. "Seriously, if you start I'm gonna start and you have no idea how long this eyeshadow took
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"Oh, god, don't cry," Ashley blurted, eyes widening. "Seriously, if you start I'm gonna start and you have no idea how long this eyeshadow took ( ... )
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This is lovely, and feels perfect for them. I love this universe (and this is my favorite Sanctuary pairing). =D
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