This Guilt of Mine [Calypso/Ulv]

To say that the past many days had been crazy was, as anyone could say, a complete and total utter understatement. Not only had Arianda lost her Eris Powers, her DE, and nearly died in the same day; but she had also discovered she had a daughter with the Queen of Demons and many other things of quite interesting quality. She had a girlfriend, a surprising feat for a demon who many would believe unable to settle down like such, and was trying to recover from her ordeal of breaking a seal. "Alright" was about as good as Ari could get; but Minatumi not being destroyed, and Ari not being dead, made things better. However, a presence in Minatumi had fully distracted Ari; the one of her very own daughter. It felt different, in a way, but unmistakable.

Calypso Asthavon was the very reason why Ari wrest herself from her home to go to where she was. She didn't have the time to be a mother to her in the demon world; of course not. She had passed out after trying to defend Algos. However, now she wished to at least be there for the girl for the first time; even if she could possibly be considered a bad parent. Regardless of everything, Arianda found Calypso and Ulv together. There was no sense of dread, not sense of 'god dammit Ulv'; just a simple sigh. It was unsurprising. Nothing could truly shake Ulv in the long run; at least, that's how it always seemed. She walked up to the two, gently putting an arm around Calypso's shoulder to comfort her; at least that's what she would do after making sure Calypso knew she was here.

"Hello Ulv, Caly~ Ulv, I really do hope you're not filling my daughter's head with weird fantasies~"

She gave Ulv a coy grin, mostly teasing her; no form of distaste or protectiveness in her voice. Caly was, as Ulv had noticed, an adult; so it was nothing more than a tease. Of course, it was quite possible that Ari had little place being a parent after so long of not being there for Caly; but she did not wish to treat Caly like a child. All she had been through... It was impossible to treat her as such. So she only had teased Ulv, no reprimands, no attempts at telling Caly not to listen; just simple teasing as she attempted to stable Caly. Even if such attempts to help her daughter stay stable on her own two feet were rebuked, she still wished to help. In the end, she felt it was the very least she could do for her; her own daughter.

Ulv, the same as always; but what Caly did concerned Ari deeply. So much so her focus was only torn from Ulv long enough; not to miss anything she did. However, it was noticeable enough. She was deeply concerned for her daughter; which was why the demon kept her arm on her darling child a bit longer before she removed it. She smiled at her child warmly, a gaze full of such caring and love. It was not a pressuring gaze, just a kind gaze that was soon interrupted when Ulv did her best to kiss Ari. A raised eyebrow, the slightest of frowns, and then her right hand rose and placed her fingers on Ulv's lips and chin; gently pushing and basically completely interrupting her attempt to kiss the demon.

"If anything, Ulv; I should be more exhausted from nearly dying and breaking a seal that made me what I am. Yet, here I am; deciding I should spend some time with my daughter and my friend. Besides, Midori is married, I haven't seen Taichou in a while, Aki has Henrex if she so desires, and Elyss does not wish to have such fun with me anymore. And, while I appreciate the kiss; I must decline. After all, I have a girlfriend now."

She gave Ulv a well meaning smile. Of course, if Ulv was anything of the empath she was, it would be clear there was something on her mind; something she wanted from Ulv. Something related to the fire Ulv had gifted to her the day she moved to Minatumi. However, she did not probe the matter. Instead, she simply turned her gaze back to her daughter; her hand briefly raised to wipe the black liquid, that darkness, that leaked from Caly's lips. However, indecision halted her hand. She had reacted so poorly from being touched while knowing of her presence. So, Arianda reached into the pocket of her skirt and pulled out a handkerchief for her daughter; handing it to her while doing her best not to touch her. She wanted to desperately, she wanted to hug her child; but some part of her knew that was not the best reaction.

"I'm... I'm alright, my dear. Things have certainly been... interesting as of late. Getting used to the things I have lost no longer being there... it has been difficult. But, I have no intention of letting it stop me."

Another warm smile towards Calypso, and then a smile towards Ulv, was what happened as she walked with her friend and her child; apparently going with them to a nearby ice cream stand. Or, at least a place to get ice cream from; even if Arianda didn't quite know that yet.

"Also, Caly... I know this is a bit of a recent development for both of us; but you can call me 'mom' or 'mommy' if you wish... I know I wouldn't mind it. But, if you need time, I understand~"