in laws [pierre/calypso]

C A L Y P S O

Callie was stressed.

Leo had stormed out earlier, his face tight with anger, sharp words tossed at Oz as the door slammed loudly behind him. Ozais had decided that today he was going to let his attitude free, unleashing it on his father. Callie had tried to step in, tried to calm the storm but Leo had turned on her before he disappeared, leaving Callie staring after him, wide eyed.

Tossing some dishes into the sink there is a persistent knock at the door. Quickly wiping her hands on her pants she moves to get it- but apparently not quick enough, the knocking becoming more persistent. "I'm coming!" She calls, shining the door open to come face to face with Pierre Hope.

Greeted with tight smile he explains that they have things they must talk about. It was true. They should talk. Mirroring his smile she moves to the side, inviting him into her home. "Come in Pierre, I'll put the kettle on."

Leading him into the kitchen she indicates that she should take a seat, "tea? Coffee?" She didn't like how she was oddly nervous about Pierre being in her home, didn't like how it made her think that maybe running against family was a mistake. Even if she had drifted away from them.

C A L Y P S O

"A coffee, please." She nods, turning on the kettle and pulling out two mugs. The kettle whistles as she quickly spoons coffee into each mug, followed by boiling hot water before carrying it over to the table, offering it to her brother in-law. He questions why she would want to be mayor, commenting about the greys in his hair.

"I kinda of dig the look, thought I'd might try it out myself," taking a seat she takes a sip of her bitter coffee, allowing its warmth to heat her from the inside. "I want to play a bigger part in the community. I understand that the job will be difficult. But I'm ready for a challenge. To work with real people and real issues and help improve the living standards of the district." She places the mug back down on the table, grinning slightly ( she shouldn't tease him, but she cant help it.) "Plus it's nice to see you squirm a little."

But the grin doesn't last long, her brows knitting into a frown. "Leo is against it. But I don't think it's for your sake. When was the last time you two spoke?" We were family, yet this would have to be the first time Pierre had appeared on their door step, in her home.