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The High Road | Aislinn Mar 13, 2013 16:36:00 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2013 16:36:00 GMT -8

Life was freakin’ awesome. Killswitch was moving to Hogsmeade and Caitlin couldn’t have been more ecstatic. Today had been the best day in her whole life. That afternoon Cillian had met up with her for lunch, a very important lunch in fact. The news of his relocation had been enough to make the girl burst with excitement. And then he laid the icing on the cake. Caitlin Gallagher was an aunt. It was sudden, yes. And she couldn’t imagine what Cillian’s shock level must have been. Dad to a kid he didn’t know about. If Caitlin had gotten wind that she’d fathered a child….The more she thought about it the more that situation seemed impossible with her genetic makeup. ”Huh… Tha’d be crazy.” The girl laughed and stuffed the corner of a cookie in her mouth as she made her way through the halls.

She had no idea where she was going. The journey had started as a walk back from lunch. It had been an amazing feast. Kills had packed a great big picnic basket full of potatoes and bread and bacon roasted brussel sprouts, and every yummy Irish thing Cait missed about home. Even… the green. The Gallagher children had forever been discreet in their use of forbidden substances, and had even been proactive about the addition of edibles into the world of weed. So to see Cillian putting a blunt on the blanket along with a tall tutshill blue water pipe, was nothing out of the ordinary for Cait. He’d explained to her that this was the last time they could have a lunch of this manner though. Seeing as he was a dad and all, Cait understood his call to responsibility, and didn’t judge that he was giving up the sort of reckless habit. The worst was when he packed up their things and handed her the remains of the paraphernalia he had. ”Ol’ Blue?” Her eyes watered. It was like he was passing the torch.

The best part of his pass down… was the bag full of brownies and other snacks that he’d given her. If Cait didn’t have to go round smelling like it and being super obvious about it, Cait didn’t want to. So the edibles were the best. ”Uh… sugar and pot… how could tha’ be a bad thing?” had been her initial take on them. Her thoughts had hardly changed now as she wandered through the hall, a brownie now in hand as the cookie had magically disappeared. She was on her way back to the common room to stash her stash, but had gotten distracted and was now meandering up and down the moving stair cases, happily munching on her snack and grinning at absolutely everyone. It had been a challenge for the girl not to wave excitedly at McGonagall and yell ”What up Minny!!!” But she’d suppressed the urge and kept wandering. The next face she saw however, was going to be hard to avoid. Especially since Caitlin was so excited to see her.

”Professor Mackenna!!! Yo!!” Caitlin was grinning like a loon as she approached the woman and reached the bottom of the stairs just in time for them to move again. ”Whoa… Close one. I just had Hlunch with me brother. Very interestin’ conversation we had.” Cait could not for the life of her keep her mouth shut. And right now would have been the best time for that ability to kick in. Fortunately, the luck of the Irish was on her side and she’d yet to be caught by any other professors. Yet.

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The High Road | Aislinn Mar 13, 2013 18:38:43 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2013 18:38:43 GMT -8

Aislinn looked up from her desk at the front of her classroom, and closed her textbook. She had been planning her future lessons for after the weekend, trying to get a handle on her advanced classes. Their areas of study had far surpassed the stories of the constellations, or how to travel by using the night sky. She had upped the ante to discussing the moon and position of the stars in congruence with potion making and spell casting. Most of her older students seemed to enjoy the area, although some just couldn't seem to grasp the concept. Aislinn understood, really. It was difficult mapping the night sky and know which direction was which, not to mention how the stars would move. That was why astronomy took dedication and patience. Not many of her teenage students understood this concept.

Rising from her seat, Aislinn tucked her book under one arm and headed down from the Astronomy tower. Due to the weekend, she had forgone the usual billowing black robes all professors wore. Instead, she simply donned a pair of jeans, boots, and a grey and white striped sweater. Her hair was down for once, instead of pulled back in a more professional look, and she simply looked more at ease. Ever since Cillian had come back into her life, Aislinn had been very laid back. She was simply happy, and the thought of not having to wait until weekends to see her daughter thrilled her to now end. Now she'd get to be with the child every morning and every night despite working at the school. She had fallen back into the path perhaps she was always meant to take since leaving Hogwarts as a student.

Aislinn had just reached the changing stairwells when a familiar voice caught her ear. She turned just in time to come face to face with Caitlin Gallagher, Cillian's little sister and one of her own students. Aislinn adored Cait, she had ever since she and Cillian had started dating as teenagers. Though, the girl did know how to make a splash in such a conservative community like magic school. Aislinn almost recognized the look in her eyes and on her face instantly. She was no stranger to it. Not only did she know Cillian, but Aislinn had spent her fair share of time in the London party scene after leaving school. Besides, Cait was always giggly and talkative, but even for her this seemed excessive.

"Caitlin," She nodded in the manner any teacher would to their pupil, glancing around only to make sure no other adults were around. When she felt confident there weren't, she looked back down at Cait with a half-cocked grin and a raised eyebrow of inquisition. "Talked with yer brother now did ya'? An' just what did yer dear ol' brother tell ya'? Better yet, what did he let you ingest?"

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The High Road | Aislinn Mar 13, 2013 20:21:01 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2013 20:21:01 GMT -8

Lethargically, Caitlin took a bite off the brownie in her hand and looked up at Aislinn. "Umm... Snacks. First potatoes. Lots o' potatoes." She looked at her shoes and whispered, "So many potatoes." before looking back up at the woman and trying to give her a smile. Caitlin was not one to lie under any circumstances, and when presented with a question, she would answer to the best of her abilities. Unfortunately her truth telling was a down fall when she was doing things she shouldn't be. There was a shrug of her shoulders as she looked up at the other girl and then she sighed.

"Then I ate some brussle sprouts. The ones me mum makes. Wit' tha bacon in 'em. So good. And... I don' remember what else we 'ad fer lunch. But we smoked a lot o' weed. A few bowls. And since then.. I've ate two cookies.. and... Oh yea.. this 'ere brownie." Her eyes lit up as though she'd forgotten that the brownie existed there in her hand, and she took another large bite. "Tha cookies and tha brownie definitely 'ave pot in 'em. But Cills said tha' what wit' ya bein' a family again an e'ery thin' tha' he had ta do tha re-...uhh.. responsible thin' and get rid o' all his stuff. So he gave it ta me! Lucky score on my part, eh?" She smiled again and chewed up the brownie bit in her mouth.

What was the woman's other question? Oh right! "Cills told me 'bout ya both shackin' up tagether again. I think it's brills, ya know. And he told me 'bout lil' Teagan. Right 'cited 'bout bein' an aunt ya know. I'm glad yer all tagether again.... I said tha' already. Anyway. I'm glad yer part o' tha family again." Cait could have gone on and on about it, but to save the girl some ear violating, she stuffed the other half of the brownie, which originally had been about the size of her hand, into her mouth and fought to chew it all up. It certainly shut her mouth for a while.

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The High Road | Aislinn Mar 19, 2013 17:13:11 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2013 17:13:11 GMT -8

Aislinn raised an eyebrow at first, none too pleased to hear about Caitlin's activities with her brother. Especially since she was embarking on such a serious adventure with the man. Fatherhood, a relationship, whatever this new union created called for more than partying with one's little sister. Within moments of Cait talking about her afternoon with Cillian, Aislinn silently chastised herself for jumping to such conclusions. Especially when the young Hufflepuff told her of the gifts her brother had just bestowed upon her. Aislinn felt a giddy surge of happiness rush through her body, igniting the butterflies within her stomach.

The simple fact Cillian was willing to part with some of his most treasured possessions from his youth could only mean one thing. He was completely serious about being a part of her's and Teagan's lives. Suddenly, their situation became real. It became concrete. Though, she wasn't too fond of Cait having drugs or paraphernalia that could potentially cause her trouble. Shaking her head, Aislinn brought herself back the very prudent reality she faced with a student, but also the aunt of her daughter. Placing a hand on Cait's shoulder, she pulled the girl over more towards one of the walls off to the side of the stairwell. At least out of the way, they had less of a chance of their conversation being overheard.

”Just promise ya' won't do anythin' stupid 'ere at Hogwarts, yeah?” Her eyes were serious as they ever had been, staring down at the young girl she had literally watched grow up throughout the years. She knew Cillian would never let anything bad fall upon Caitlin, and neither would Aislinn for that matter. ”I'm glad we're goin' ta' be a family again too. An' I'm glad Teagan will have such a' outgoin' Aunt. Once we're settled in Hogsmeade, you'll need ta' come meet her o' course.” Again, there was that foolish smile Aislinn couldn't seem to shake, despite her efforts.

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The High Road | Aislinn Mar 29, 2013 21:10:55 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2013 21:10:55 GMT -8

Stupid?! Oh Caitlin Gallagher never did anything stupid. Not intentionally at least. Aislinn was sweet to worry over her though and the thought that Cait was part of their little family suddenly made the girl feel like maybe the Professor had her back more than Cait could have realized. It was a sobering moment, and Cait blinked her eyes trying to relieve the dryness. Nothing she said was going to sound serious. Not with her pie eyed dopey look plastered across her face. Giving the woman a softer smile, Caitlin prayed she could convey her feelings with out sounding like a total pot head.

"He's real happy. I know he is. I jus... Cills is real great. But he doesn't have experience like ya do. So... Promise ya won't get mad at 'im fer bein' dumb. He's not a girl. An' he doesn't have instincts like we do." Her eyes trailed to the snack in her hand and her brain slowly worked over all her words and just what she wanted to say again. What was she rambling on about?

"OH.. I swear on me lucky unders.. I won't bring none o' this 'round Teagan. S'not responsible. S'why I'm disposin' o' it." Cait nodded deeply a few times before tucking it in her pocket, deciding she'd had enough for now. "I swear I'm a responsible kid. I know it jest doesn't look like it yet." Laughing Caitlin shook her head. This was not going well. She was just rambling and making an ass of herself. Then again. It wasn't the first time and it certainly wouldn't be the last.

As the girl looked to the ceiling, Cait sighed. "I'm tha biggest dork. I'm sorry, Professor. I'm prolly holdin' ya up er somthin' And here ya are listening to me talk and talk. Basically not saying anything and just sorta talking....Shittin' me! I'm doin' it again!" Her palm connected with her forehead before yanking down the hat on her head. She felt like such a goob.

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The High Road | Aislinn Apr 18, 2013 17:40:14 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2013 17:40:14 GMT -8

By this point in their short, yet interesting conversation, Aislinn would normally be on the floor rolling around with side-splitting laughter. Sadly, being out in the open within the school, the young woman had to maintain a sense of decorum, especially with a student. Cait wasn't just a student, though. Aislinn had known her since she was just a wee little lass. She had taken a liking to the girl when she would visit Cillian on holidays during their own Hogwarts years. Funny enough, when Cillian would partake when they were younger, and even sometimes when they partied together in London, he rambled in the same fashion. In many ways, it was rather adorable.

Aislinn simply shook her head, chuckling softly so as not to draw any attention to themselves, and draped an arm around Cait's shoulders. "Yer fine, Cait, jus' fine." She steered the younger girl towards a stone bench--one of many lining the almost abandoned corridors-- and sat down next to her, "I've known yer brother fer years. I know what ta' expect when members o' the Gallagher clan partake in these activities. An' don't ya' worry, Cill is a natural with kids. Teagan an' meself are lucky ta' have him in our lives."

She was pleased to hear that Cillian still confided in his sister, and even better had told her how happy he was. Despite Aislinn keeping his daughter a secret from him, never speaking a word and basically breaking off contact. Without their chance meeting, the young mother didn't really know if she would ever had told him. If there was one thing Aislinn was particularly good at, it was protecting herself and now, of course, Teagan. Since their romance had been re-ignited, she was finding it rather pleasing to know she didn't always have to be the strong one. She had help. She had Cillian, and by default, she now had Cait as well."I know yer a responsible lass, Cait. I really can't wait fer ya' ta' meet yer niece. I'm jus' sorry it's taken so long. I'm certainly glad Cillian an' I had a second chance in the cards." She gave Cait's shoulder a light squeeze while her arm was still draped around it, "An' ya' don't have to be callin' me professor on the off hours. I've known ya' since ya' were a wee lil' one."

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The High Road | Aislinn Apr 30, 2013 19:24:27 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2013 19:24:27 GMT -8

Following the woman to the bench, Caitlin sat down with her. Yeah they'd known each other for ages, but when she became a teacher, it was weird. It was hard for Caitlin to separate Aislinn from Ireland and Professor MacKenna in her brain. Was she the same person? It didn't matter, they didn't talk as much as when Cait was little anyhow. Not that they wouldn't just that they were busy. Lots of people were busy and such. Cait made due though. She had Joram. It was hard to hang out with her brothers since Cills was always working and Kellin was in Ravenclaw swooning over Ellery Adaire. It was comforting to know that Cills was so much closer now.

Her thumb popped up at the mention of Cills being a natural. "Suuuurreee. .Reeeaaal natural. Broke me thumb 'elpin' him out wit' somethin'. He popped it back into place, splinted it and gave it a little magic. I don't think he knows 'ow ta do it tha proper way." Caitlin laughed wiggling it. The digit didn't hurt anymore. Especially since Cillian had permitted her to blaze up shortly after to get her to stop crying. "Doesn't hurt though... I think it'll be fine." Caitlin shrugged and leaned into the embrace from Aislinn.

"I'm glad yer stickin together. I missed ya comin' round for hols and e'ery one feelin' like family. I'm glad we can be like tha' again." Caitlin smiled up at her and shook her head. Of course she could still call her Aislinn. Cait wasn't sure why she felt the need to be so formal. Perhaps it was the suggestive atmosphere. "I don't blame ya, ya know. Fer keepin' it mums an' all. Cills is a quidditch star. Sure I'm not 'bout ta go doubtin' that he'd be good at this sort o' thing. I'm just sayin'... If I got knocked up by a boy on a quidditch team like that... I'd stay quiet fer a while too. I wouldn't like all the cameras in my face or him being all wigged out or anythin'. Too much." Cait tried to give her an encouraging smile.