Post by Edward Cullen on May 19, 2010 23:44:19 GMT -5
Edward felt touched to his core to hear Esme say she couldn't have left without knowing he could find them. The sentiment was sweet, even if he wasn't sure it was practical, given what Edward knew of their necessity to move after being in one spot for multiple years. It was too hard for Carlisle to continue working beyond a certain number of years given that he didnt age. Edward knew if he had stayed gone much longer, they may have found that they had to move, and while he would try to track them down, it may have proven difficult.
He gave a small smile as she voiced her hope that he would have returned. They had both told him when he left that he'd be welcome back but at the time he couldn't see how that would happen. While he hadn't left with the intention of breaking himself off from them completely he had left not sure how he could continue living denying their instincts to feed on human blood (something that he could never do and stay a part of their family). As much as it pained him to think of it, he wasn't sure he would see them again when he walked out that door. Now he was grateful that he had that opportunity again and that they were so welcoming of him despite his mistakes. "I'm glad that I was able to come to my senses and return"
It was a bit refreshing to hear that they were thinking of heading to a new location. While this place had been home while he was here it was also where their biggest arguments had been before Edward had left. He knew the memories wouldn't do any of them any good and they had been here long enough as it was. Edward needed a fresh start. Edward smiled as he heard Esme's thoughts directed at him about decorating a new home. It was one of the things he had missed while away, though his gift could bombard him with many thoughts he'd rather not hear, he missed the unspoken thoughts of his family members directed soley to him.
"I'm sure you have some great ideas for that already" He told her with a smile, giving Carlisle a knowing look, sure he'd have picked up that their was more to the exchange before turning back to Esme. "I think that a fresh start would be perfect right about now" He agreed with her. He knew it would take him some time to get readjusted to the vegetarian diet. During that time he'd be staying mostly at home with Esme, not ready yet to trust himself around too many humans.
He gave a small smile as she voiced her hope that he would have returned. They had both told him when he left that he'd be welcome back but at the time he couldn't see how that would happen. While he hadn't left with the intention of breaking himself off from them completely he had left not sure how he could continue living denying their instincts to feed on human blood (something that he could never do and stay a part of their family). As much as it pained him to think of it, he wasn't sure he would see them again when he walked out that door. Now he was grateful that he had that opportunity again and that they were so welcoming of him despite his mistakes. "I'm glad that I was able to come to my senses and return"
It was a bit refreshing to hear that they were thinking of heading to a new location. While this place had been home while he was here it was also where their biggest arguments had been before Edward had left. He knew the memories wouldn't do any of them any good and they had been here long enough as it was. Edward needed a fresh start. Edward smiled as he heard Esme's thoughts directed at him about decorating a new home. It was one of the things he had missed while away, though his gift could bombard him with many thoughts he'd rather not hear, he missed the unspoken thoughts of his family members directed soley to him.
"I'm sure you have some great ideas for that already" He told her with a smile, giving Carlisle a knowing look, sure he'd have picked up that their was more to the exchange before turning back to Esme. "I think that a fresh start would be perfect right about now" He agreed with her. He knew it would take him some time to get readjusted to the vegetarian diet. During that time he'd be staying mostly at home with Esme, not ready yet to trust himself around too many humans.