Welcome to Gaia! ::

As the car approaches, you will see a vast expanse of land, the borders seeming impossibly distant. the grounds are natural, only maintained, though there is a pleasure-garden in the back. There is a large swimming pool inside, as well as another outside. Upon entering the vast mansion of tawni brick, you will see a wonderful estate furnished in the victorian era.

"Yes." she said with a smile, "Do you like it? Its just me, my daughter, and those who work for me."

The door was opened, and the two exited the limo, then began walking up the inlaid granite walkway, lined with rosebushes, from where a view of the vast grounds were visible. "Im glad you like it." she said, "Now come along."

The doors were thrown open as Nia approached, and a beautiful little girl rushed out. "Mommy!" she cried as Nia quickly dropped to one knee, leaping into her arms. The little girl had the same thick auburn curls, and her eyes were shining emerald green. Her skin was like cream, with just hints of rosey pink in her cheeks. She was not overly thin, but retained the look of angelic softness, and was not chubby for her age.
"Hello, my darling Bethany! How is my little Rose?"
"Im good, Mummy...but who's this?"
Bethany, full of youthful curiosity, looked up at Tristan, expecting an answer.

Nia stood by, watching him and calculating him. As Tristan dropped to one knee, the little girl came over and perched delicately on that knee, folding her hands prettily in the lap of her white ruffly gown. "My name," she said proudly, "is Bethany Rose. Mommy calls me Beth, or sometimes Rose. You may call me either, since I like you." she looked adorable, perched on his knee and talking to him like a little princess. "Grand-pere (grandpa) called me Princesse." she said with a smile and a flick of her curls.

The angelic little figure took Tristan's hand trustfully and shook it, then slid gracefully from his knee and curtsied. "Its a pleasure to meet you too, Mister Trissan." she said, messing up his name a little, in a cute way.
Nia smiled then, "Come along...lets go inside."

Bethany trotted along behind the two, and Nia was suddenly kinder inside the mansion, though her point was obvious when she rose her eyebrows at him- 'dont make me punish you in front of my little girl.'
Bethany was a little ray of sunshine, and trailed at their heels. "You need a bath." Nia said simply to Tristan. "Ill show you to the bathing rooms, and then to your own room. This is to be your home, and I hope you respect my rules."

leading him up flights up stairs and down elaborately decorated hallways, nia told Bethany to go and play. Opening a door, a huge bathroom was revealed, seeming to be made out of granite. The bathtub could easily have been a jacusi. There wre towels by the tub.
"When you are finished, your room is the one on on the far right of the hall. Mine is the end door. Make yourself comfortable."