Juliet Robinson

“That’s what relationships are for right?” Aiden asked with a smile, “I’m sure it is. I feel like if it was any kind of bad, we would have heard things about it by now.”

“I suppose but I hope there is less fighting and just more... cuddling?” Well she was going to say something else but she was pretty certain they already did plenty of that. “How about you come to mine tonight and we watch something and order food again? I know it’s pretty plain but I like nights in when its with you.”

“You’re not putting me down. You’re getting mad for me taking teasing too far. It’s only fair. But if you’d rather not, maybe I can just work on reading signals better,” Aiden said with a smile, “No time to waste then right? We’re near the vet already anyway.”

“We’ll both work on this a little bit more. I suppose this is both of our fault after all.” It took two people to have an argument so she could at least own up to the part she played in it. “Mhm... I’ve never been to a vets before so I hope it’s a good one.”

“I totally respect that,” she nodded. Valeria on the other hand barely ever used her powers. “Some people could take a page out of your book,” she added with a light laugh, since sometimes bar fights could get pretty crazy when powers came into play.

“I guess I learned a long time ago when was and wasn’t the right time to use my power... I don’t always follow those rules though.” She admitted with a smirk.

“Hey, how many times if you looked after me?” Aiden asked, “Picked me up when having a bad day? I’d be a hypocrite if I said you couldn’t look after yourself,” He smiled, squeezing her hand back and leaning in to kiss her quickly, “And it’s okay. Yell at me all you like. I can take it,” He wasn’t the best at confrontation but when she was yelling at him, he could usually tell when it was directed at him and when it was coming from something else, “Now let’s get this dog sorted, okay?”

“I don’t want to though Aiden. It doesn’t make me feel better to put you down. I hate shouting at you.” She stated softly, feeling her anger and frustration slowly ebbing away. “But yeah... enough of this. It’s not fair on the dog to be stuck out her. Clearly they need to be checked out and made sure they are well. We can wait until after that.”

“Oh please– with abilities like yours who needs a map, right?” Valeria joked lightheartedly once Juliet had rejoined her at the edge of the forest.

“I just don’t tend to use my abilities unless really necessary or unless someone is really pissing me off.” Juliet stated with a laugh, a slight flush on her features. She didn’t know why she always felt a little embarrassed.

Aiden nodded in understanding but didn’t say anything further. He had always appreciated her honesty, loved her for it even, and never took it personally when she was abrupt. She always had been and was with everybody. He gave her a small smile, “I’ll come and of course I’ll be supportive, even take you to buy supplies if he ends up without an owner,” He paused and took her hand gently, “You know I’m always supportive of your decisions right? Whether I agree or not and even if I joke or tease. I’ve always got your back.”

Juliet seemed to exhale a hell of a lot of air as she held the dog, turning on the spot. She hated getting annoyed because she’d never been all that good at controlling her anger but more than that, she hated who it was currently aimed at. Aiden was the one person she could always rely on which was perhaps why she’d been so touchy with the subject matter. “I know you are normally. You don’t always agree with me.” And that was fine, he didn’t have to given they were their own people at the end of the day. “I’m sorry I yelled at you, I just hate people thinking I can’t take care of myself. I’ve done it for long enough even if you have been there to help.” Her fingers squeezed his hand. 

“Can do,” she replied with a nod. The second Juliet transformed into a crow and flew upwards for a better vantage point, Valeria kept her eyes on the black wings. She didn’t want to lose her and get lost.

It was a hell of a lot easier to do it this way though she rarely allowed herself to rely on her abilities. They were more handy for the moments she really needed them. Keeping her eye on Valeria, she led the girl towards the edges of the forest before coming to join her once more. “I might not be the most handy with a map but there is always that...” She said as she stretched out her neck a little.

Aiden stopped with her, startled by the sudden anger, “Juliet… you know I’m only teasing right?” He said, hesitantly taking a step toward her. He thought about taking her hand or touching her arm but decided against it, “I’m not trying to give you a lecture, nor do I think you’re incapable in any way, shape or form. You’re the most capable person I know. Far more capable than me,” He was so used to their teasing, back and forth rapport that he just assumed she knew when he was being serious and when he wasn’t. Clearly this time, it wasn’t clear, “I’m sorry. I’ll go,” They were dating and he wanted to stay but he wouldn’t insist upon it if she didn’t want him there.

“To you it was a joke. I don’t know how many times I had to repeat myself and you still didn’t seem to grasp that I didn’t find it funny. If both people aren’t laughing that just makes you the asshole.” Juliet spoke as abruptly as ever, not even holding back for the sake of her boyfriend but he knew what he was getting into when he decided to date her. Juliet had never censored herself for anyone but she also knew she had a hot anger that was liable to burn anyone when she got annoyed. While she didn’t want to push him away, Juliet also knew she wasn’t in the right frame of mind to really have him around right now. “Look, I am not going to force you to leave Aiden but if you are here at least be supportive. You should be the person to build me up not bring me down.”

“I’m not saying you can’t, you’re your own woman. Just reminding you that it’s a lot of work to look after one and I will not be picking up the slack,” Aiden said that but he knew that he would if that ended up happening. The puppy was pretty cute.

“One more word Aiden and I swear to everything holy I will not talk to you again for the foreseeable future.” Juliet threatened before stopping dead in her tracks, anger burning in her eyes. “Much as it might surprise you, I do not need you to lecture me or tell me how to take care of an animal. You aren’t my father, you don’t even live with me.” She spoke sharply at the others judgements. “So right now, I suggest you go home while I take him to be checked over. Since you don’t want to pick up the slack; something I might like to add, that I never asked of you in the first place and you simply implied would happen as it seems you find me incapable.”

“All I’m saying is that it’s your funeral if he doesn’t! How much do we trust him?” She asked with a pointed look, “Okay, okay, I’ll believe it. Do we know if he’s busy today?” 

“Oh we trust him to know to do what is in his best interest.” Juliet commented with a laugh. “If you come over tonight I can probably convince him to cook for both of us but I’ll throw him a text to find out. That boy works more hours than he ought to.”

“I heard you, I just don’t believe you,” Aiden shot back, still joking. Though he did sometimes think that she could do better than him but that was just his insecurities playing a part, “Come on, the vet is just down the street conveniently.”

Juliet gave him a gentle slap before she picked up the puppy, gently cradling the creature in her arms. “Come on sweet thing... we’ll get you all better in no time.” She cooed, feeling the gentle shake of the puppy trembling against her. “If they don’t have a parent already, I’m keeping them, Aiden.” Juliet spoke with certainty in her voice.

“You’re right, I know you’re right,” Valeria nodded, trying to center herself. “Alright lead the way.”

“Just follow me.” Valeria had seen her shape shift before which is why she didn’t hesitate this time either, transforming into a crow so that she was big enough for Valeria to be able to spot. It didn’t take much looking around from the height she was above the trees to be able to see exactly what direction they had to go and beginning to move in that direction.

“An upgrade? Ouch,” Aiden said, “Don’t you think we should find out if the dog has an owner?”

“You heard me.” Juliet answered before sighing. He did at least have a point about that. “Yes... I suppose we should.” The woman admitted though she didn’t seem to want to let the dog go. “Let’s go and make sure the precious little thing isn’t hurt.”

“You don’t know that! For all we know, your real puppy eyes could be what we need.” Charlotte replied, taking another bite of her pizza as she listened to Juliet. “Are you sure? What if you want more pizza later and he doesn’t make you any more? That’s risky!” 

Juliet couldn’t help but chuckle a little at the girls words and shook her head lightly. “It’s Aiden. I’m sure I can give him a good reason to make me more food later.” A grin rested on Juliet’s lips. “That and he genuinely loves cooking.”

“Are you telling me I’m wrong?” Aiden asked, raising a brow, “You won’t let me in your house? You were hardly kicking me out last night,” He teased, “Or the night before that I might add.”

“Yes, in fact I am telling you that you are extremely wrong to the point it makes me want to slap the stupid out of you.” Juliet clarified, throwing him a glare when he talked about the previous nights. “On those nights you had your uses and you weren’t being an asshole. Keep it up and I’ll take back my comments about you being a good boyfriend and i’ll trade you in for an upgrade.”

“I think you’re right,” Charlotte nodded in agreement, not being able to stop a bout of laughter as she watched Juliet. “Do you think it’s too late ask to swap? Show me your best puppy eyes.” 

“My best puppy eyes are real puppy eyes but I think that would be creepy more than anything.” Juliet spoke with a laugh of her own. “I think we’ll manage. If anything, I’ll just coerce Aiden into making me some more food later on.”

“Jules we don’t even live together and I feel like I’d end up looking after him more,” Aiden joked, kneeling down with her, “He is pretty cute though,” He said, scratching the top of the dog’s head.

“Don’t make me hit you Aiden.” Juliet warned at that comment, cooing at the little puppy and cuddling it close. “And continue like that and I will never let you in my house again.”