Unplanned Introductions

She smiled, kissing him back gently. "It's a whole lot more exciting than studying. It is nice, relaxing." Smiling at him she pulled him closer for another kiss, choosing to ignore the movie for a little while.
It was times like this that she loved the most, neither expecting anything extraordinary, just the two of them finding comfort in each other's company. Of course, going out to different places was fun but sometimes she just prefered snuggling up on the sofa.

@Kaya

Work the past couple of weeks had been horrid. Needed overtime in all departments, it was almost like crime had spiked on Mante Carlos. But Shiariel had worked through the most of it and though crime does not wait for anybody, even an angel needs some time home with her family.

So though she left work a bit later then usual she had picked up Soren's favorite pizza and soda. Or at least what she remembered as his favorite. She could only hope that it was still something he'd appreciate and not another bad reminder of her year of absence from his life.

But now wasn't the time to feel down. Shiariel was putting the key to their place in the lock. Barakiel had his own so she didn't have to escort him around all the time anymore. When she turned the key and entered the house juggling her purse, a two liter, a large pizza, and her coat she had spaced taking off at work she saw Soren watching a movie. "Surprise! I'm got off a bit early today. Thought I could grab some food for us." Shiariel then moved over to the kitchen area and placed the pizza on the table.

Once the food and drink were secure she turned to a chair and placed her lab coat on the back of it while her purse went on the counter leading into the cooking area. "I hope I remembered your favorite, it's been a while since I've... had...... to.........." Shiariel voice trailed off and her smile faded as she saw a second person with her son. With a flash of new color across her eyes Shiariel knew this person. Elizabeth Follen, Age 16, human. Anything more she'd need to actively scan her and Soren didn't like it when she did. "Oh a guest, I'm sorry. I'm Shiariel, Soren's mother. Nice to meet you. Would you like some pizza as well?"

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Elizabeth squeezed Soren's hand back and smiled at Shiariel, a little embarrassed. "Its nice to finally meet you." She looked back to Soren, seeing that he looked just as uncomfortable as she felt. "I... would love some pizza if you're sure there's enough. I mean, if you two had something I can always go..." Elizabeth couldn't help but feel like she was imposing now that his mother had turned up. She knew that they hadn't exactly had the best relationship and he didn't want to make it any worse if Shiariel decided she didn't like her. I mean, she knew it was something that was going to happen eventually but Elizabeth just thought she'd be more... prepared.

Deciding to answer her son first she gave a soft almost embarrassed smile. "Well you know that these past few weeks have been crammed with cases that I've been needing to look at. Today I was able to get ahead of most of them, and thought that coming home early with some food would... well that it would be a nice surprise." Shiariel then turned to her current guest.

"And you don't have to leave Elizabeth. I was the one who came in unexpected." Into her own home, but still she was here and might as well let her stay to eat. "Though I am surprised that the two of you haven't eaten yet." It was here Shiariel was going to test the waters a bit, "My son is quite a good cook, took after his father in that regard." Though Shiariel's gaze blurred for a moment she still smiled, she was proud of her son's achievements even though it was the cost of her not being around.

Elizabeth watched the two with a small smile. There was always something in Elizabeth that loved watching families interact. Joking, happy, even small interactions like this always made it so easy to tell that the people cared about each other. She shook her head at Soren's modesty, "your mom's right, you're an amazing cook." Noting the slightly sad look in his eyes while she said it, she squeezed his hand back tightly and stood with him smiling gratefully at Shiariel, "thank you for letting me stay." They walked over to the pizza and Elizabeth looked at Soren, she'd feel rude if she took the first slice so she waited for him and his mother to take some first.

As the two teens came closer to her, Shiariel moved and grabbed some plates and cups so they all could eat. It was a simple matter of bringing everything they needed from the kitchen to the table. "It's not a problem Elizabeth. Feel free to come over any time, though a small heads up text from my son would be appreciated." Shiariel gave her son a teasing smile. This honestly wasn't a problem, though unexpected it was good to see Soren living his life.

Shiariel opened up the pizza box and started to dish up the pizza. Being a large it should have enough for three each, but she put two pieces on each plate before handing each of the two teens a plate of their own. "So Elizabeth, how did you and Soren meet?"