Cecaelia

Getting up I hold out Donna's robe to her ignoring Alcina stood around watching us, once Donna's is on I hold out Angie's and shake my head at her screeching laugh "do you you two want to invite her for tea?" I ask keeping my voice soft.

Seeing Donna nervously look at Alcina I get her to look at me again "you can say no Donna, she showed up unannounced and I'm sure she would understand why you don't feel comfortable inviting her in, plus she's a proper Lady who knows better than to show up unannounced".

Glancing at Alcina I see her tilting her head watching us till Donna softly agrees while fidgeting with one of her toys from the robe.

"Alcina, we are heading in for tea and you are welcome to join us" I say while nudging Donna ahead of us.

She scoops up Angie rushing ahead as I follow with Alcina beside me still keeping some distance "is Donna making the tea?" She asks smoothing her dress.

"No, however if she wants to she can, the issue was her dishes and tea set, we've replaced them and Duke has been kind enough to come here so she can look and pick what she likes"

Seeing her nod I snap my fingers before pointing to her cigarettes "she doesn't like you smoking in her home so you will respect that and not do it" I warn.

Once she nods putting them away in her bra I look up seeing Calypso stood on the porch "we're coming Calypso" I say easily while picking her up.

"The doll has a name?"

"I started calling her Calypso, I'm not sure if she had a name before that but Donna allowed it she even brought me more of her dolls to name"

Stepping inside I look at the doll on the stairs "is she changing?" I ask.

It nods before looking at Alcina "okay thank you Angel" I add before looking at Alcina seeing her looking around without touching anything.

Sitting Calypso down by Angie's husband I chuckle "this is Hyas, he's Angie's husband and Calypso is her wife" I add motioning to them.

Hearing Alcina making a sound like she's choking and laughing I look at her raising my brow "are they siblings as well?" She finally asks.

Shrugging I smile slightly while silently impressed she got the reference to Calypso and Hyas being brother and sister in the stories, moving to the kitchen I start on the tea.

Hearing Alcina hum I look back seeing her looking down before I stop my doll clinging to her dress pulling herself up "just sit her on the counter" I say.

She nods getting her off and lifts her up looking her over "it looks like you" she finally says while sitting it down.

"It's based on a story from my past that I told Donna, the crown is made to look like what I said and her whip looks like my first one"

"A princess?" She asks.

"A queen, I took over a Mer Kingdom when I was 30 and spent the rest of my time ruling it and fighting" I answer shrugging while getting the water off the stove.

"Nova" Angie calls floating in with a brush.

"Just a moment girls, I'll bring the tea out and help" I respond smiling.

Alcina steps up taking the tea and blood "I'll take this so you can help her" she says before rushing out.

Shrugging I follow Angie to the tea room finding Donna sat on the couch, moving to sit by her I put one leg across the couch and pat her side so she turns her back to me.

I quickly brush her hair making sure her bangs cover her eye while the rest gets put in a messy bun, moving so she can sit back Angie stands between my legs and I fix her hair before fitting her vail back on "alright Angie, are you joining us or are you joining your husband and wife?" I ask.

She shrugs before climbing on Donna's lap, I nod grabbing the tea pot to pour everyone some serving Alcina first then Donna and fake pour Angie a cup before doing mine.

"Your home's nice and this tea is wonderful" Alcina eventually says after a sip of tea.

Looking up I frown looking at her but see she's being honest if a little awkward, it's a weird look on her if Donna's confused head tilt is anything to judge by.

"Thank you but Nova did it" Angie finally says calmly showing it's Donna speaking.

"you can't have her and if you try to steal her I'll rip your eyes out" Angie's screechy voice adds pointing a threatening finger at her.

Snorting slightly I reach out pushing her hand down "Angie, it's impolite to threaten guest" I add shaking my head.

"That's not a guest that's just Alcina" she adds.

Sighing I shake my head knowing it's a pointless argument because she won't change her mind or be swayed.

"You're daughter Cassandra was an interesting lady to meet, I found her knowledge of weapons fascinating" I say instead while looking at Alcina.

She stiffens looking at me "how so?" She ask tensely.

"She's educated in them and easily understood how to use them, some I didn't even have to explain how they're used she just knew and even knew history about them. I enjoyed debating about their usefulness and possible other uses" I answer.

"She's very willful and fierce but I try to teach her proper behavior" she finally says sounding proud.

Nodding I hum "I believe she's a mix of that, she's clearly a warrior and if she sees something as a challenge she'll accept it, but during our cooking lessons she embraced them and ate like a lady at the table".

Seeing her shock I tilt my head "well as Lady like as possible with Pizza, there was an issue with being territorial over her food after dinner but that's to be expected with Predators, she finished her leftovers up around 3 in the morning and drank two jars of blood before she settled down again after climbing the walls anxiously".

"I'm pleased to hear she wasn't to much trouble while here"

Smiling I shake my head "we had a few issues but I could tell it was because she was protective of Donna and Angie, we were bound to clash trying to set the boundaries on what's acceptable, I'll admit her turning water on while I was working under the sink was an interesting way to try establishing dominance while still respecting Donna and Angie telling her to stop challenging me".

Hearing Donna giggle I smile seeing her cover her mouth laughing at Alcina's horrified look, smiling I look back at Alcina "they speak very highly of your girls, it's clear they're proud of their nieces" I add.

"Can I show Alcina my movies?" Donna asks softly.

"It's your movies, if you want to show her then you can" I answer silently proud she's trying to let Alcina in.

Angie cackles taking off with Donna following her "Angie, you leave the projector alone we were lucky you didn't break it last time" I call out.

"They seem like excited children" Alcina finally says softly.

Humming I nod seeing she looks confused and hurt watching as Donna messes with the projector, getting up I grab one of my books handing it to her "this will help explain it, Donna seems to have a closer relationship with you and the girls, she was more hurt by your actions that day then the others".

"She stayed with me for years when she got lost in her mind, I took care of her and Angie till she decided to return here. We thought she beat it till the house started getting messy and she started blocking us again"

"Depression is a life time fight she will never truly beat it because it comes and goes, sometimes she will be fine then she could crash into it again. Changes can help ease it but with her anxiety and OCD that makes it hard because changes freak her out" I answer.

"I got it" Donna calls proudly.

I stay seated watching as Alcina gets up and heads over easing down on a couch watching the screen with Donna sat by her excited to share the movies I got her.

Humming I make a new cup of tea watching them, I can't help thinking Alcina seems familiar, her voice keeps nagging at my mind like a memory I can't place.

Hearing the opening for Honey Honey on Mamma Mia I smile seeing Donna swaying to the music happily.

A while later

Hearing Alcina softly singing with the take a chance on me song, I look up frowning at the nagging in my mind getting more insisting that I should recognize her.

Donna looks at her with a happy smile as she sings, so obviously her singing is something Donna enjoys,bonce Donna starts the second I smile seeing that halfway through it she fell asleep against Alcina.

I watch as she lowers her down to the couch and covers her up before moving back to me, humming I stand up nodding to the door before walking out.

Hearing her join me outside she lights a cigarette sighing in relief after taking a hit "I'm sure you didn't come over for a tea party and movies, so what's so important you risk a fight to come here?" I finally say once we cross the doll boundary.

"It wasn't the plan no, but I did enjoy getting to spend time with Donna like we did at the castle"

Nodding I look at her waiting for her to continue "I should have tried harder to stop Eva and shouldn't have attacked after the pollen released enough for me to think properly, I know you're the Black God, I'm here seeking forgiveness and willing to beg for you to not take my daughters or Donna from me".

Frowning I huff looking down pushing a hand through my hair "Alcina, this whole Black God thing is a big misunderstanding I'm no god, I'm a Cecaelia who was contaminated after laying my first clutch, I contaminated Miranda and Eva for selfish reasons I had watched hundreds die already from that plague and in a moment of weakness when hearing her pleas I cursed them" I say huffing.

Looking up I shake my head "my actions that day then spilled over onto you, your girl, and Donna all because I decided to stop their deaths. I never meant to leave anything behind and I'm not taking anything away from anyone, Donna needs more then any of you realize it's her choice to come with me when I leave, but I have no plans to steal your daughters".