Clara & Lady in Brindleton Bay (finished misc. story) - graveyard, please

[PeregrineTook]

Another adorable update! 
I can't decide if I think you're trying to set us up for Clara and Caleb ending up together or if you're intentionally misleading us.  Either way, it's got me intrigued.  Of course the drama of the Hecking household adds in a whole new layer to that.  Though, through it all, Clara and Lady remain so calm and content.  I rather enjoy that they're near the drama, but not part of it. 

[oshizu]

Caleb rather stole the show in this update. I'm surprised that Don hasn't shown up as well.
Oddly, Caleb has worked the Brindleton Bay food stalls in two consecutive games of mine now.

Brent leave Clara alone and go home to your hubby! Maybe it's time to replace that couple with new club members, Clara...
Clara and Lady are both so elegant.

[Nindigo]

Chapter 6

Life in Brindleton Bay has been going well with the exception of a couple of things. Clara has been taking a lot of days off recently in order to spend time with Lady and prepare for advancement in her culinary career. On some of the more hectic days, Clara has been forced to neglect her four-legged companion which hasn't sat well with either of us. And least of all, Lady, of course.

Another concern is one Brent Hecking, her neighbor and husband of Brant Hecking. And, apparently, her stalker. But being the cautious soul, she is, Clara hasn't confronted him about his inappropriate behavior. She's pondering if she should tell his husband, but can't decide. Fortunately, she has been running into Caleb a lot and their friendship has become rather profound. Hanging out together must also be sending some kind of signal to Brent. Only trouble is, when he is calling her late at night and Caleb is not around.


Clara: 'Thank you so much for coming over. I'm sorry to call on you so late, Caleb. You didn't even get to change out of your work clothes.' *Eats her late dinner*
Caleb:  'I don't turn down a friend in need. And you're forgetting that I'm a vampire...I don't need sleep. You go to sleep and I'll talk to Brent if he calls. Okay?'
Clara: *Blushes* 'I did forget. I can't thank you enough.' *Smiles gratefully*


Of course, that night Brent didn't call, but Caleb sat guard all night nevertheless, true to his word.


Lady ate her breakfast after Caleb left.


Lady: (Hmm. It was kind of nice to have Caleb there.)


Clara: 'So, you want me to ask Caleb if he wants to stay over again?'
Lady: (Exactly!)
Clara: '...'


Well, Caleb was a walking mess when he showed up later that day, so Clara fixed him a bit of comfort before he collapsed. He came around after some hours of sleep, and they talked things over from there.

Clara mustered her courage and asked him if he would mind staying again. To her surprise, he agreed. As it turns out, being immortal makes certain things pretty trivial - where you spend a period of time, for instance. So the long the company is fine and the conversations interesting.


Clara: 'Yes, I bet you are ticklish, Caleb.'
Caleb: 'I most certainly am not!'


Caleb: *Laughs out loud*


Caleb: 'I try to keep that a secret, Clara.'
Clara: 'I see.' *Giggles*


When Clara was asleep, Caleb decided to read up on some things. Lady, being thrilled about him staying over again, showed her appreciation by showing off her toys.


More to come...

[PeregrineTook]

And I instantly start speculating on what he might be reading up on...a cure for vampirism so he can live out his days with Clara (and Lady)?  Or maybe just a random book and maybe I'm overdoing the speculating.  Still, flirty tickling!
I loved how LAdy was staring Clara down to get her to call Caleb over again.  So cute!

[Nindigo]

You never know Thank you for complimenting. I have the next chapter around the corner, just need to combine it all together

[Nindigo]

Chapter 7 - Visiting the Lighthouse


Arrival and seeing the sights.


She must be family-oriented like me with all those kids hanging around her.


Meanwhile, Lady is on the hunt.


Mo-om! I have a gift for you!


Seaweed!


Fish!


No one can see me now.


I'm gonna hang here for a bit...darn, itchy ear.


Clara: Good thing, I was able to convince the manager to emergency-install a bath.


Was it the fish, I wonder...


Clara: What a great trip that was, Lady. Let's do it again sometime.

[PeregrineTook]

Awww, what a cute update!  Clara's face in that last shot was just pure bliss! 

[Nindigo]

Chapter 8

Days are going by somewhat peacefully. Clara has now been promoted to Pastry Chef which is nice. Her career is progressing a little slow as she's been taking some time off and sometimes don't find the time to prepare thoroughly enough. There is no rush though.

Petlovers Inc. has been put on hold until we solve the issues with dear Brent, so no club gatherings in the near future. Because Caleb is picking up the phone every time Brent calls Clara, Brent apparently has resorted to waiting around here and there on the route that Clara and Lady walks...sigh.


Clara: 'Hello, Brent.' (...and sleeping, dirty Rosie.)


Brent: '...'
Clara: (Maybe Caleb can help me talk to him once and for all. Before everyone in town becomes aware of this whole thing.)


Caleb, whispering: 'Make it quick, Lady. We don't want your sleeping mom to be alone for too long.'


And so, Caleb pratically moved in with Clara and Lady - purely as a good friend!


Wednesday morning.
Caleb: 'Clara is so busy with work. Hmm, I think I'll look into solving that little...problem of yours, Lady. In a non-veterinarian way, of course.'


Clara got up kind of late around noon that day.
Clara, yawning: 'Um, who are you?
Caleb yelling from somewhere: 'Oh, meet Champ, Clara! I've borrowed him from a highly reputable breeder!'


Clara: 'You mean for Lady to have puppies?!'
Caleb, dramatizing and holding his hand to his chest: 'I simply couldn't bear to watch her suffer this morning, Clara. Her eyes...you should have seen the way she looked at me.'
Clara, amused: 'Yeah, that's her Wednesday thing. That doesn't mean she has to have puppies every week.'
Caleb, shocked: 'She has been in pain every week?! Well, it's time it ended then!'


Caleb: 'Oh my, Clara! I think they're actually doing it!' *gasps*
Clara, keeping her cool: 'How very observant of you, Caleb.'
Caleb: 'Clara, come into the livingroom with me immediately. But change your clothes first.'
Clara: '...Why?'


Clara: 'Mmph!'


Caleb: 'So the watcher could take that screenshot. Will you be my girlfriend, Clara?'
Clara, speechless: '...'


Clara: 'Of course, I will!'
Clara thinking to herself: (Chaos. Puppies, boyfriend...what happened to my simple life with Lady? I hope it all ends well.'


To be continued...

[PeregrineTook]

Good heavens!  You managed to squeeze every bit of plot development possible into that update!
Clara and Caleb.  The names just go together  :=)

[commasplice]

This is an adorable update!