Nawain/Logs/20260515

[Personal][Rileos] <to you>  Darlin, you ain't very good at layin low.

You hear your mental voice echo to Rileos, Oh! Oh. N-no, I'm... I'm not.

[Personal][Rileos] <to you>  Where ya at?

You hear your mental voice echo to Rileos, My trees, in the Mews outside Crossing's North Gate. Near the jousting area.

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

You nibble on your lip.

You repeatedly push your thumb across your stone with agitation, feeling it grow warm in your hand.  You still feel anxious, but your worries seem to ease as you continue your incessant rubbing.

You sit down near an oak tree.

You hear a voice ask, "Nervous?"

You put your stone in your slender rugursora.

You babble unintelligibly for a while.

You stand back up.

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

Sukidesu climbs down the ladder hanging on an oak tree.

You ask in a Rakash accent, "Should I be?"

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Uh. Hi, Suki."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Hello dear."

You hear a voice say, "I certainly hope not."

With a waver like a mirage, Rileos fades into view.

You give Rileos a slight nod.

Sukidesu glances at Rileos.

Rileos glances at Sukidesu.

Teavira climbs down the ladder hanging on an oak tree.

Teavira comes and stands near you.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I..."

You sigh.

You say in a Rakash accent, "It's okay."

You pat Sukidesu on the back.

Sukidesu nods to you.

You nibble on your lip.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "Rileos, this is Sukidesu. He's pack."

Rileos observes you with fascination.

Rileos nods to Sukidesu.

Sukidesu nods politely to Rileos.

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "This is High Inquisitor Rileos. He's... himself."

Sukidesu grins at you, his dimples flashing into view.

Sukidesu says to Rileos in a Shardian accent, "Hello."

Rileos says to Sukidesu, "A pleasure."

Rileos cocks his head and examines the wide brimmed hat.

Rileos mutters to himself.

Rileos waves dismissively.

Rileos says to you, "You seem to be clearer."

You hopefully ask Rileos in a Rakash accent, "Do I?"

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu smiles at you, revealing the dimples in his cheeks.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "I tried to keep my promises. I did."

You frown at Rileos.

Rileos says to you, "Seem, anyhow."

Rileos says to you, "Explain."

(Nawain mulls her words carefully.)

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "I didn't speak to Dioe. I didn't tell anyone about the.." She glances again at Suki, with a little frown. "The things you were investigating. I only drank water, or drinks from Glythtide himself. Or things Suki procured."

Rileos glances at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu nods to Rileos.

You quietly say in a Rakash accent, "I.. I tried not to talk to vrali. But he knows where I live."

You tap an oak tree.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Nawain...his name."

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Cambin."

You grunt at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu nods to you.

Rileos asks you, "Was that glance cause he's up there or...?"

You shake your head.

You say in a Rakash accent, "He was. Made it through the door. Quick, in all that plate."

You frown.

Rileos asks Sukidesu, "I don't know you so I must ask, how do you feel about this Cambin fella?"

Sukidesu says to Rileos in a Shardian accent, "As an Empath, I kind of want to tear him apart for hurting Nawain."

Sukidesu smiles thinly.

Rileos says to Sukidesu, "Oh good, I was worried for a moment this was going to go the other way till you asked her to clarify."

Sukidesu grins at Rileos, his dimples flashing into view.

Rileos asks you, "So, fella came through your door and, what, just hung about?  He give you anythin or chat about anythin in particular?"

You quietly say in a Rakash accent, "I don't know what he s-said, or if I said anything back. Just that there was another hole in my hand when he left. He said I did it myself, but... I'm not that clumsy in the workshop."

Sukidesu frowns at you.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Rileos says, "No, I imagine you aren't."

You say in a Rakash accent, "And then I... I couldn't stay inside anymore. Couldn't stay home. I had to be with people, with lots of people."

You frown.

Rileos runs his fingers through his hair.

You rub your head.

Sukidesu pats you on the back.

(Nawain swallows, leaning against her tree, and gazing at her bare feet.)

Rileos says to you, "How long ago was that?  I imagine before the wedding."

You say in a Rakash accent, "And I went to the Defense Meeting, and I..."

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

Rileos nods.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "Weeks back. A few days after we talked last."

You dully say in a Rakash accent, "They say I attacked Illiya, for some reason."

Rileos says, "Oh you certainly did."

Rileos chuckles.

You wince.

Rileos glances up at the sky.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Imroth told me I was saying things."

You frown.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I called her by name."

Rileos says, "S'what I heard, if not the specifics."

You say in a Rakash accent, "And I said I would... part her flesh from her spirit."

You glance at Rileos, a male Human.

You say in a Rakash accent, "It's what we do for our dead."

You ask in a Rakash accent, "Or our undead..?"

You say in a Rakash accent, "It's what we do when we need to put a soul to rest."

You nod.

Rileos says, "Well, last I saw she remained enspirited so there's that at least."

You give a slight nod.

You nibble on your lip.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "After that's when Elurora lent us her house to hide out in."

You nod to Sukidesu.

Rileos says to Sukidesu, "Well, seems to have worked.  She ain't tried to unspirit any other flesh and she ain't talkin as crazy."

You say in a Rakash accent, "Vr-Cambin reached out once, on the gweth. I didn't respond. Nothing since."

Sukidesu nods to Rileos.

(Nawain thins her lips tight at Rileos's words, and doesn't look entirely like she agrees.)

You hear your mental voice echo to Sukidesu, "I can't tell him about the memories. About the God-words. He'll think I'm crazy."

Rileos asks, "Why didn't you?"

Rileos peers quizzically at you.

You ask in a Rakash accent, "Why didn't I respond?"

You glance at Rileos, a male Human.

Rileos nods.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Because I said I wouldn't."

Rileos says, Well, certainly clearer then.

You gaze at Rileos.

Rileos asks Sukidesu, "I ain't any sort of alchemist, I imagine you been pokin at this see what she drank?

Sukidesu says to Rileos in a Shardian accent, I didn't exactly have a sample of it, but it seems like some kind of hypnotic drug to me.

Rileos says, Would agree, yeah.

You frown.

(Nawain rubs at her wrists and digs her toes into the ground, shoulders hunched.)

Rileos asks you, "You're still callin this fella vrali or...vraali..I don't speak Rakash I'm doin my best here.  Why's that?"

You glance at Rileos, a male Human.

You simply say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "Because he's vrali."

Sukidesu shakes his head at you.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "No. Name."

You exclaim to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "He asked!"

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "I know, but no."

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

Rileos says, "Nawain And that's hardly a reason, that's just restatin."

You frown at Rileos.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "I don't understand."

Rileos asks, "Well, what happened 'tween y'all gain such esteem from ya, exactly?"

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "It's one thing I can't get her to explain. Seems like she's in a trance sometimes when she hears or says the word."

You frown at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu starts nagging you unmercifully.

(Nawain's lips thin again and she rubs uncomfortably at her ear.)

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "He's not your brother, Nawain. He's not Rutraka."

(Nawain's expression clouds, and she examines the ground determinedly.)

You quietly say in a Rakash accent, "He's moved on, anyways. You agreed. He hasn't reached out in a while."

Sukidesu nods to you.

Rileos gazes at you.

(Nawain's shoulders hunch further and she slouches.)

Rileos says to you, "Say that again, the whole bit."

You glance at Rileos, a male Human.

You ask Rileos in a Rakash accent, "He... he's moved on?"

Rileos says to you, "And eyes up, ain't nothin on the ground."

You make a grunting noise.

(Nawain straightens a bit, her face mulish.)

You say in a Rakash accent, "He hasn't tried to find me. He hasn't reached out. He... p-probably got bored."

Rileos says to you, "I'm suddenly skeptical."

You frown at Rileos.

You exclaim in a Rakash accent, "He hasn't!"

Rileos says to you, "No?  You're stammering, you're lookin away, tuggin on your ear, darlin you got a -lot- of tells here."

You grunt at Rileos.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "He hasn't been around, at any rate. Tea and I have been with her since we got the house loaned to us."

You quietly say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "It doesn't make sense. The lessons. The drugs. The pla-."

(Nawain's teeth click and she grunts again under her breath.)

Sukidesu gazes at you.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Doesn't make sense that he'd just..."

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

You gaze up at the sky.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Nawain, he's been manipulating you from the start."

Rileos asks you, "No, please, finish.  Just what?"

You frown at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu nods to you.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "That he would just walk away. He spent so much time fr-freeing me, and he'd just... let me go."

Sukidesu asks in a Shardian accent, "Nawain, how exactly was anything he did 'freeing' you?"

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

You gaze up at the sky.

You nibble on your lip.

Rileos says to Sukidesu, "More or less the words right outta my mouth."

Sukidesu nods to Rileos.

You take in a great breath of air.

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "I... learned how to free myself. What... What I would do, to get free. What I would do to keep Tekhelet free."

Rileos says to Teavira," I don't mean to be rude but you're standing there swishing your tail and watching, it's a little unsettlin."

Teavira grins at Rileos.

Teavira serenely says in a Prydaenese accent, "I guard."

Rileos says to Teavira, "So you do."

(Nawain bites the inside of her lip hard and goes back to inspecting the ground.)

Rileos runs his fingers through his hair.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

Sukidesu asks in a Shardian accent, "You're speaking in vague terms, Nawain. I already know you'd do anything for Tek. Why do you need to be 'free' for that?"

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You're more than capable of protecting him. You used to know that, before you got captured."

You grimace.

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, *subdued* "I thought I could."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Rileos frowns at you.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "I *know* you could."

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "There's threats out there that take... more than me. Threats up north."

You glance at Rileos, a male Human.

Rileos says to you, "No.  No there aren't."

You frown at Rileos.

You ask Rileos in a Rakash accent, "Yes there are. I told you.. didn't? Or was that another fragment..?"

You frown.

You rub your head.

Rileos says to you, "No, you told me."

Rileos says to you, "They lied."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

(Nawain shakes her head quickly, her expression anxious.)

You exclaim in a Rakash accent, "No, they didn't! It's real, Rileos!"

Rileos gazes at you.

Sukidesu frowns.

You tap a black-bordered parchment inside a woven wicker gardener's toolbag.

In Common, it reads:

   Bold lines sketch the wiry frame of a Human man, his square face marked with smooth skin, cropped auburn hair, and keen hazel eyes set beneath a classical nose. Dark ink captures the steel great helm and plate cuirass, both stylized with snarling wolverine motifs, while a loosely wound woolen scarf softens the edges. Simple strokes suggest a long-sleeved light tunic belted with dark, thigh-length reinforced boots, and doeskin breeches.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Nawain, you've been kept drugged and tortured, to the point where you formed a bond with your captors."

In Common, it reads:

   Dark ink outlines the tall, athletic form of a Human man in his prime, his curly ash-blonde hair pulled back with a gold cord while a few sun-streaked strands escape to frame a ruggedly handsome face. Deep-set sapphire eyes flecked with gold glint beneath a hammered gold circlet set with a single bloodgem, their gaze steady and thoughtful. Subtle shading hints at a strong jaw and generous mouth, while simple lines suggest the elegance of a royal blue velvet tunic edged with entwined lions.

You frown at Sukidesu.

You offer your black-bordered parchment to Rileos, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer.  Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Rileos has accepted your offer and is now holding a black-bordered parchment.

You ask Rileos in a Rakash accent, "You said you would investigate. You said that. Did you? Have you even looked into it?"

You frown at Rileos.

Rileos says to you, "Yes, I did.  The only activity in the north is the same as it's ever been, down in the Pith."

You frown at Rileos.

You rub your head.

You quietly say in a Rakash accent, "That doesn't make sense."

Rileos says, "And this is just, an admittedly well done, drawing of the guy."

You squint.

Rileos offers you a black-bordered parchment.  Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it.  The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

You accept Rileos's offer and are now holding a black-bordered parchment.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Of the enemy."

You frown at Rileos.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Rileos says, "No, that's just a guy."

Rileos says, "I know which guy, but still."

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

(Nawain rakes her fingers through her hair in obvious frustration.)

You gaze at Rileos.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "I can't do this on my own."

Rileos says to you, "You aren't, we're doing it right now."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You frown at Rileos.

Sukidesu asks in a Shardian accent, "Nawain, you were waiting all this time to speak to Rileos. You trust him, yes?"

(Nawain gazes at Rileos with sadness.)

You say in a Rakash accent, "Yeah. I do."

Sukidesu nods to you.

Rileos says to you, "You're clearly still not right in the mind, Nawain.  You're spittin the same crap they fed into your brain, they drugged the absolute nonsense out of you, you can't even remember what happened."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "She's having nightmares and memories. I can heal physical wounds, but mental ones are beyond me."

Sukidesu gazes up at the sky.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "But I do remember! Memories stacked on memories, I remember..."

You nibble on your lip.

Rileos says to you, "If you don't think what I'm sayin makes sense, then take it on faith."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Rileos asks you, "You just said not a bit earlier it's just a hole.  What do you remember?"

You brokenly say in a Rakash accent, "I remember t-too much and it's all jagged edges that don't f-fit together. I can't make sense of... there's just too damned MUCH."

You gaze up at the sky.

Rileos offers you a bottle of passionfruit vodka.  Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it.  The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I remember the lessons. Every gods damned second of them."

Rileos says to you, "Try that, then try."

You accept Rileos's offer and are now holding a bottle of passionfruit vodka.

You take a drink of your passionfruit vodka.  Delicious!  It tastes like berry-flavored frosting from a cake.  However, after you swallow it, you start feeling very strange.  Your limbs start to feel very warm, and you feel limp-muscled all over.  As your limbs give way, you feel an intense desire to just stay where you crumpled and not move.  It should be uncomfortable, but it isn't.

Roundtime: 15 sec.

You feel good.  Really, really good.  So good, in fact, that you really don't want to move much.

Rileos says to Sukidesu, "Works like a charm."

Visions of rose petals and glasses of wine float in front of your eyes, along with some muted harp music.

Sukidesu grins at Rileos, his dimples flashing into view.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Oh. That is... nice."

You blink.

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

You ask in a Rakash accent, "Suki, could you.. Umm. Calm my heart?"

Sukidesu nods to you.

You glance at a black-bordered parchment.

You put your parchment in the gardener's toolbag which is inside your slender rugursora.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, Moment.

You offer your black-bordered parchment to Rileos, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer.  Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Rileos has accepted your offer and is now holding a black-bordered parchment.

You ask Rileos in a Rakash accent, "Know who this is?"

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Rileos says, "Don't believe I've met this fella, no.  Paladin I'd presume, obviously follows Kuniyo, needs a better haircut."

Rileos offers you a black-bordered parchment.  Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it.  The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

You accept Rileos's offer and are now holding a black-bordered parchment.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I don't know, either."

You say in a Rakash accent, "Just that he is like the bloody man. The enemy."

Rileos says, "I don't think I've -ever- met a paladin of Kuniyo before come to think of it."

Sukidesu ponders.

Rileos says, "Though could just be a fella in plate, I'm presuming here."

Rileos waves dismissively.

Rileos says, "However, I'm gonna remind you."

(Nawain gazes towards Rileos from the ground, her expression mostly neutral.)

Sukidesu takes a seat near you.

Rileos says, "That's just a drawing of a guy, some guy ain't the enemy."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.

Rileos says, "Demons are the enemy, and again, they're just rollin around Maelshyve's corpse right now."

You exclaim to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "They are demonically... Afflicted. Influenced? Possessed!"

(Nawain slaps at the ground with a frustrated scowl.)

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You frown.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

Rileos says to you, "Remind us who told you these fellas are possessed, really think about it when you say it."

Sukidesu clasps your hand tenderly.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "Davrion. Cambin. Ophiliah. Dioe."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Your captors."

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

You quietly say in a Rakash accent, "I could leave at any time."

Sukidesu shakes his head at you.

Rileos says to you, "A necromancer and his cult."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "If you could have left at any time, you would have."

You gaze at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You would have left to see Tek, if nothing else."

You wince.

Rileos asks you, "You are an Inquisitor of the Temple.  You are a Rakash.  You are trusting a necromancer vocally and openly.  Do these things make sense to you?"

You wince.

(Nawain cringes openly at that.)

You say in a Rakash accent, "N-no..."

You take a drink of your passionfruit vodka.  Delicious!  It tastes like berry-flavored frosting from a cake.  However, after you swallow it, you start feeling very strange.  Your limbs start to feel very warm, and you feel limp-muscled all over.   Luckily, since you were already laying down, all that really happens is an intense desire to not get back up again.

Roundtime: 15 sec.

You feel good.  Really, really good.  So good, in fact, that you really don't want to move much.

Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.

Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "They lied to you, tormented you, kept you from your family."

Everything seems a little hazy, as if you were looking at it through a film of water.  It's rather pretty this way, though.

Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.

Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.

The drink seems to be wearing off, leaving you just a little bit sad.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I'm pretty good at reading people, Suki. They weren't lying."

Sukidesu gazes at you.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You were also drugged."

Rileos says, "Darlin, based off your current condition, you were in absolutely no condition to know that."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "And possibly concussed."

You scowl.

You say in a Rakash accent, "They didn't torment me."

You quietly say in a Rakash accent, "Just him."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "He's still part of 'them'."

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I... He might not be, if Davrion learns..."

(Nawain frowns, eyes clearly worried.)

Sukidesu sighs.

Sukidesu rubs his head.

Sukidesu pulls you to him in a tight hug.

You hug Sukidesu who wraps his arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of fresh herbs clings to his skin.

Sukidesu asks in a Shardian accent, "Okay, say they weren't lying? Then why didn't you leave?"

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "Because the Baron knew that I knew. And he would go after Tek if I went home. I had to stay clear, stay mobile. So I could practice."

You say in a Rakash accent, "And... learn."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "The Baron didn't know anything, he doesn't know anything."

You take a drink of your passionfruit vodka.  Delicious!  It tastes like berry-flavored frosting from a cake.  However, after you swallow it, you start feeling very strange.  Your limbs start to feel very warm, and you feel limp-muscled all over.   Luckily, since you were already laying down, all that really happens is an intense desire to not get back up again.

You feel good.  Really, really good.  So good, in fact, that you really don't want to move much.

Visions of rose petals and glasses of wine float in front of your eyes, along with some muted harp music.

Everything seems a little hazy, as if you were looking at it through a film of water.  It's rather pretty this way, though.

(Sukidesu places both hands on Nawain's shoulders.)

The drink seems to be wearing off, leaving you just a little bit sad.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "The Baron wouldn't sully his shoes doing anything about Tek."

You gaze at Sukidesu.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Oh, I know it. He has people for that."

You offer your black-bordered parchment to Sukidesu, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer.  

Sukidesu has accepted your offer and is now holding a black-bordered parchment.

(Nawain nods sagely and taps the well-worn parchment.)

Sukidesu cocks his head.

Sukidesu asks in a Shardian accent, "You think this guy is some kind of assassin or informant?"

Sukidesu offers you a black-bordered parchment.  Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it.  The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

You accept Sukidesu's offer and are now holding a black-bordered parchment.

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "The enemy."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Nawain...the Baron doesn't care what you do or do not know. I can promise you that much."

You ask Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "It's okay if you don't believe me. It's probably actually better..?"

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Dioe asked for the head of a Therengian noble for you rescue, remember? They only want to dismantle the Therengian establishment."

You frown at Sukidesu.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Head of a noble? Hunh."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Yes, I  told you this."

You frown.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I... You did? I'm sorry."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "I know, memory is hard right now, dear."

Rileos runs his fingers through his hair.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "They wanted nothing less than the head of a Therengian noble to send a message to the Baron. Tek is lucky they were greedy."

You say in a Rakash accent, "They were just going to cut my throat and leave me on the drawbridge."

You frown.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "That may be what they told you."

Rileos says to you, "Next time pick that option, empaths can fix that one up real quick."

You say in a Rakash accent, "No, that's what Dioe told Ophiliah. She said she had a plan."

You frown.

Sukidesu nods at Rileos, obviously agreeing with his views.

Sukidesu frowns.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "At any rate, they lied to you. Multiple times."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Whether you believe it or not."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You're free to leave at any time, oh but not really."

Sukidesu frowns at you.

You quietly say in a Rakash accent, "Vrali said I was too strong. Stronger than the others knew. That he had to... fix me, first. And it took a while. Longer than he thought, maybe."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Nawain, name."

You gaze at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

You grudgingly say in a Rakash accent, "Cambin."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "He. Lied. You never needed fixing."

Rileos says to Sukidesu, "You know, I was gonna kill this guy professionally but I'm startin to feel it personally, this is gross."

Sukidesu nods at Rileos, obviously agreeing with his views.

You glance at Rileos, a male Human.

You hear your mental voice echo to Sukidesu, "Maybe he doesn't need to know what Cambin did"

You frown at Rileos.

[Personal][Sukidesu] <to you>  You know I want to kill Cambin as much as he did. Why not?

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

You frown at Sukidesu.

Rileos asks you, "I don't even know this guy and we're agreeing on this subject wholeheartedly after, what, an hour of meeting?"

You gaze at Rileos.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "He hurt you, manipulated you, gaslit you, he is not your brother nor your friend."

You gaze down at the ground.

You quietly say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "He's heard more of the.. uh. The details."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Tell him."

Sukidesu nods to you.

You grimace.

(Nawain's eyes roll from Suki to Rileos, and she winces.)

Rileos says to you, "Well don't be shy, you trust these folks, right?  Surely it won't be -that bad-."

Rileos gazes at you.

You urgently say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "He really did think he was helping me. Teaching me."

You nibble on your lip.

(Sukidesu holds Nawain's hand as he keeps her pulse steady.)

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

You gaze up at the sky.

Sukidesu quietly says in a Shardian accent, I doubt that.

It has been 456 years, 181 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.

It is the 5th month of Uthmor the Giant in the year of the Bronze Wyvern.

It is currently summer and it is approaching sunrise.

You're positive it's 10 roisaen before the Anlas of Asketi's Hunt.

You sigh.

(Nawain chews on her lip for a long moment before beginning to speak in a painfully neutral tone.)

You feel fully attuned to the mana streams again.

You tonelessly say in a Rakash accent, "He would only come on nights I was already out of it. To the cabin they let me use. There was no lock on the door, but... He always knocked."

You frown.

You say in a Rakash accent, "And I always let him in."

(Sukidesu squeezes Nawain's hand reassuringly.)

Rileos shifts his weight.

You say in a Rakash accent, "The first time, I had.. no idea, what he was planning. He came after everyone had gone to bed, after I was very nearly asleep."

You say in a Rakash accent, "Told me he was sorry that my night wasn't even close to over. That... that he saw something in me that was like what was in him. Broken."

You say in a Rakash accent, "But that I was stronger than Dioe or Ophi knew, and that for the plan to work, I had to break... more. So he could put me back the right way."

You frown.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You say in a Rakash accent, "He always started by pinning me. Usually with big wooden stakes, here.. She touches the unblemished skin of her right wrist, And here. She touches the other."

You say in a Rakash accent, "He'd hold my jaw shut and sew my lips together."

You frown.

Sukidesu frowns at you.

You say in a Rakash accent, "He told me I could kill him. I could free myself, kill him, and leave."

Rileos flatly says, "Very brotherly behavior, that."

Sukidesu nods at Rileos, obviously agreeing with his views.

You glance at Rileos, a male Human.

You quietly say in a Rakash accent, "Pain is a good teacher."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "No, it's...it's really not."

You frown at Sukidesu.

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "I'm pretty sure your guild uses pain as a teacher every day."

Sukidesu grins wryly.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "I'm an Empath, that's different. We're masochists."

(Nawain chews on her lip, nose wrinkling as she sorts through details.)

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Besides, we can ease our own pain...just as quickly as it came."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You grimace.

You say in a Rakash accent, "That first night, I did get one wrist free. He had to break three fingers and cut two others off, but I did it. But... I couldn't get the other out. My free hand.. wouldn't work, not even to get remedies out."

Sukidesu frowns at you.

(Nawain flexes her hand, watching the tendons under the skin with almost morbid curiousity.)

You say in a Rakash accent, "I must have lost consciousness. When I woke up, it was morning, I was in my hammock, and there was nothing wrong with my wrists, fingers, none of it. No blood anywhere."

You quietly ask in a Rakash accent, "I.. figured it was a nightmare. I was having them often enough. And it didn't make any sense. So... it was a dream, right?"

You rub your head.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You softly say in a Rakash accent, "But he knocked again the next night. And I.. let him in."

You say in a Rakash accent, "This time he pinned me to the wall, so he could get at my b-back."

You shudder.

Rileos scratches distractedly at his beard.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I pushed off the wall with my feet when I felt that damned knife on my spine. It worked, but it... The blood."

You sigh.

Sukidesu frowns at you.

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "He's a good teacher. I learned that I couldn't let him pin me. If he got both of my wrists pinned, getting loose meant I'd already lost."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "It's an insult to call that teaching and not torture."

You frown at Sukidesu.

Rileos nods at Sukidesu, obviously agreeing with his views.

You make a grunting noise.

Sukidesu says in polished Rakash, "Too much of that grunting, you'll start to sound like Finnris."

You snort, loudly.

Sukidesu grins at you, his dimples flashing into view.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

You quietly say in a Rakash accent, "He finally figured out that just hurting me wasn't enough."

You frown.

You say in a Rakash accent, "So he told me he'd go after Tek if I couldn't be taught. Tek, or Siendra."

Sukidesu frowns at you.

Rileos says, "You know, I grew up with a bunch of brothers, we did this all the time."

Rileos waves dismissively.

Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.

You say in a Rakash accent, "He got his knife through my palm, and into the tabletop, but... it was moonskin."

You frown.

You say in a Rakash accent, "And I put my claws through his chest."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "He threatened your Pack."

You give a slight nod.

(Nawain frowns, her deep confusion clear.)

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You say in a Rakash accent, "And then... I apologized, and he laughed. And I healed him with herbs, and resurrected him. And he just... kept laughing."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Psychopath."

Sukidesu nods.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, Should have left him dead.

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "I believed him. Still do. He will go after you if I don't.. learn well enough."

You frown at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu shakes his head at you.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You shouldn't believe him."

Rileos says to you, "Darlin, -you killed him-.  He ain't goin after anybody, beat him into the dirt."

You glance at Rileos, a male Human.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "I don't know why, after all this, you still think you have to learn from him. You're strong, even he told you."

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "The only teacher you need is Enelne."

Rileos nods at Sukidesu, obviously agreeing with his views.

You helplessly say in a Rakash accent, "I... Because he's vrali..."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "No, Nawain."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "His name. Say it."

Rileos says to Sukidesu, "You know, I don't know a lot about Rakash gods.  How's Enelne about torturing folks?  Seems off-brand to me."

You take a drink of your passionfruit vodka.  Delicious!  It tastes like berry-flavored frosting from a cake.  However, after you swallow it, you start feeling very strange.  Your limbs start to feel very warm, and you feel limp-muscled all over.   Luckily, since you were already laying down, all that really happens is an intense desire to not get back up again.

Roundtime: 15 sec.

Sukidesu nods to Rileos.

You feel good.  Really, really good.  So good, in fact, that you really don't want to move much.

Visions of rose petals and glasses of wine float in front of your eyes, along with some muted harp music.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Nawain, tell me his name."

Everything seems a little hazy, as if you were looking at it through a film of water.  It's rather pretty this way, though.

The drink seems to be wearing off, leaving you just a little bit sad.

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "Cambin! It's Cambin."

Sukidesu nods to you.

You sigh.

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "He's not your vrali. He's not your teacher. He's your tormentor."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "He's Cambin."

You quietly ask Rileos in a Rakash accent, "You already think I'm crazy, don't you?"

Rileos says to you, "No, I think you were drugged and tortured."

Sukidesu nods at Rileos, obviously agreeing with his views.

You frown at Rileos.

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Which is true, Nawain."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You were."

Rileos says to you, "And having been on both sides of this, I understand where you're at."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "What has he ever done to be called your brother? And don't say teaching, we've already established that was NOT what that was."

You gaze at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

You haltingly say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "He's.. he's my v-vrali."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "No he's not."

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

You gaze up at the sky.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Say his name again."

(Nawain thins her lips and gazes upwards)

Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.

(Sukidesu holds Nawain's hands.)

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Nawain."

You gaze at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Cambin is not vrali. Repeat those words."

Sukidesu fixes you with a proud, defiant stare.

You quietly say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "Don't take him from me again. I needed him so badly. He was right what I needed, when I needed it."

(Sukidesu squeezes Nawain's hands and tries to keep her grounded.)

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Nawain, he is not your brother."

Sukidesu asks in a Shardian accent, "He's not Rutraka, remember?"

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You didn't need him. He MADE you need him."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "He FORCED you to need him."

You grimace.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Please, Nawain. Cambin is not vrali. Say it, please."

Rileos gazes at you.

(Nawain glances at Suki, tears trickling into her hairline.)

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Please, dear...say it."

You hoarsely say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "Please don't make me."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Nawain, you'll never get better if you don't face this."

Sukidesu pulls you to him in a tight hug.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Cambin is not vrali."

Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Just four words."

(Nawain closes her eyes and exhales.)

Sukidesu gazes at you.

(Nawain grits her teeth and growls out the words with evident effort.)

You painfully say in a Rakash accent, "Cambin... is not vrali."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "That's good, Nawain."

Sukidesu pulls you to him in a tight hug.

Rileos gives a slight nod.

Rileos says to Sukidesu, "You're doin a good job."

Sukidesu grins at Rileos, his dimples flashing into view.

(Nawain opens her eyes and fixes them on Rileos.)

Sukidesu says to Rileos in a Shardian accent, "I try. Nobody ever said this would be easy."

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "The Law-words. You need to know about them."

You frown at Rileos.

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu nods to you.

Rileos asks you, The what-now?

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Your triggers that we're unaware of."

(Nawain is obviously very carefully wording what she says.)

You say in a Rakash accent, "There were - are... words. Words that were made... important." She bites her lip, frowning. "Words that were made so heavy that they became... powerful words, Law-words. God-words."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "From what I can tell, words that trigger her to do things like the attack on Illiya."

You give a slight nod.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Words that other people know, that I don't, that can make me... Try to kill my friends."

You glance at Rileos, a male Human.

Rileos quietly says to himself, "Goddamnit."

You wince.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You say in a Rakash accent, "Now you do think I'm crazy."

Rileos says to you, "No, I think you were drugged and tortured."

Sukidesu nods at Rileos, obviously agreeing with his views.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "And hypnotized."

Rileos says to you, "I need you to listen to what I'm about to say very carefully."

You gaze at Rileos.

Rileos says to you, "Until you are well, I don't want you working.  A necromancer can command you with a word and until that's sorted you're not fit for duty."

(Nawain flinches and looks small, but nods.)

Rileos says to you, "I am not reliving you or expelling you, you are valued and important but you must also be well.  Do not think I am punishing you for being hurt."

You gaze at Rileos.

Rileos says, "Relieving, words is hard."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Rileos asks you, "Do you understand what I am saying and why?"

You hollowly say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "I do, High Inquisitor."

Rileos gives a slight nod.

You nibble on your lip.

You ask Rileos in a Rakash accent, "How... how can I help, then?"

Sukidesu pats you on the back.

Rileos says to you, "Get better."

You grimace.

You plaintively ask in a Rakash accent, "How do I do that?"

You gaze at your vodka.

You take a drink of your passionfruit vodka.  Delicious!  It tastes like berry-flavored frosting from a cake.  However, after you swallow it, you start feeling very strange.  Your limbs start to feel very warm, and you feel limp-muscled all over.   Luckily, since you were already laying down, all that really happens is an intense desire to not get back up again.

Roundtime: 15 sec.

You feel good.  Really, really good.  So good, in fact, that you really don't want to move much.

.

Rileos says to you, "Well, that's how -I- do it, but I imagine your friend has other ideas."

Sukidesu looks at you and sighs.

Sukidesu grins at Rileos, his dimples flashing into view.

Visions of rose petals and glasses of wine float in front of your eyes, along with some muted harp music.

Sukidesu pats you on the back.

Everything seems a little hazy, as if you were looking at it through a film of water.  It's rather pretty this way, though.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "We figure out how to erase those words' power, even if we don't know them."

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

You ask in a Rakash accent, "And... the enemy?"

Rileos says to you, "That sounds like workin, I don't want you workin."

You wince.

Rileos says to you, "But I'll kill some folk."

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You say you trust Rileos, so trust him."

Sukidesu nods to you.

You ask Rileos in a Rakash accent, "You'll keep Siksraja safe?"

Rileos says to you, "Best as I can."

You gaze at Rileos.

You nod.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Don't forget, the Pack can also keep it safe."

Sukidesu nods to you.

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You're never alone."

Rileos says to Sukidesu, "I imagine I'd have to climb over them to get into it if somethin were to happen, so I agree."

Sukidesu grins at Rileos, his dimples flashing into view.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "I trust you."

You wince.

You ask Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "Am I still in the Pack? Has... Has alpha said anything?"

You sigh.

Rileos says, Besides, "I like the fishin shop there."

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "It's a nice place."

Rileos says to you, Except for the food.

Rileos looks at you, obviously trying not to grin.

You ask Rileos in a Rakash accent, "Don't like donuts?"

You gaze at Rileos.

Rileos says, "Or apples."

You snort, loudly.

You say to Rileos in a Rakash accent, "Heathen."

Rileos says, That's the spirit.

You grin at Rileos.

Sukidesu chuckles.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Nawain, you'll always be in the pack. Siendra's worried about you too."

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "No, I mean.... the wedding."

You sigh.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "What about the wedding? You were fantastic."

You say in a Rakash accent, "I didn't... I don't know how I forg..."

You frown at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I wasn't.. I forgot."

You frown at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu asks in a Shardian accent, "Did you forget you were there?"

Rileos furrows his brow.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I missed it. I still had their gifts in my rugursora."

Sukidesu gazes at you.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You were there, dear."

You say in a Rakash accent, "I'm sorry about running out this morning, I had to send them..."

You frown at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Among several witnesses."

Rileos says to you, "No, you were there, I saw ya with my own eyes."

You say in a Rakash accent, "I..."

Rileos says to you, "You speeched pretty good, some nice sermonizin in there, little romantical."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "The reception was...busy. You were with me the whole evening."

Sukidesu nods to you.

You ask in a Rakash accent, "Did I... I wasn't.. weird?"

You frown.

You sit up.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "No more than usual."

Sukidesu grins at you, his dimples flashing into view.

(Nawain bites her lip, eyes downcast.)

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "You were quiet and anxious at the reception, but then so was I."

Sukidesu nods to you.

Rileos says to you, "If it makes you feel any better it was a -really long- affair so you got to avoid that."

Rileos appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Sukidesu chuckles.

Sukidesu leans over and whispers, "you were downing frat all night so it's not a surprise you don't remember"

(Nawain hugs her knees to her chest and rocks, just a bit, gazing at the ground.)

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Teavira serenely says in a Prydaenese accent, "Siendra did ask after you when I went to get Tirost re-surnamed. I told her you were tired, but didn't share the details."

Teavira nods to you.

You nod to Teavira.

You quietly say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "I need to talk to Navesi, badly. There're too many memories. I can't juggle them all, and they're.. it's hard to tell what's now, and what's not."

Sukidesu nods to you.

Rileos says, "Well, I need to be on my way, unfortunately."

You nod to Rileos.

Sukidesu nods politely to Rileos.

Rileos says to you, "If you need anything, let me know.  Aside from workin, no workin."

You nod in agreement.

You say in a Rakash accent, "No working."

Rileos says to Sukidesu, "Likewise, aside from workin, keep workin."

Sukidesu nods to Rileos.

Sukidesu grins, revealing his dimples.

Rileos says to Teavira, "I felt very safe, good guarding."

Teavira raises her hand in a quick salute.

Rileos raises two fingers to his brow in a quick hand salute.

Teavira grins at Rileos.

Teavira serenely says in a Prydaenese accent, "Be well."

Roughneck Rileos moseys southwest.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Sukidesu asks in a Shardian accent, "That wasn't so bad, was it?"

You say in a Rakash accent, "He doesn't think I'm crazy, at least."

Sukidesu nods to you.

You say in a Rakash accent, "But I'm relieved of duty."

You sigh.

You say in a Rakash accent, "I can't help if I can't *help*."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Temporarily, dear."

You grimace.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "We need Navesi to come visit, like you said."

You ask Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "What if it isn't? What if I'm never better?"

Sukidesu hugs you, and you wrap your arms around him with a warm smile.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "I don't believe that you'll never be better."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "I have faith in you. You need a little faith in you."

Sukidesu winks at you.

You wince.

Sukidesu asks in a Shardian accent, "I'm sure that was very emotionally draining. Should we head back up?"

Sukidesu points at an oak tree.

You nod in agreement.

You stand back up.

Sukidesu stands up.

You pull an oak tree's ladder release rope out from its hiding place.

You pull the release rope attached to an oak tree, lowering a ladder from above.

You climb up into the heights of an oak tree.

[Nawain's Home]

A grimwood table with pedestal carved as a leafless tree and a circular glass tabletop caught in the branches of a sculpted metal tree with some stuff on it rest upon the silverwood floor of this tidy workshop.  A basalt fireplace embellished with moss agates, with an ayabere herb basket with a large moon coral button hanging above it, burns from its resting place at the edge of the moss-green rug covering the silverwood floor.  Tapestry walls enclose the area, holding in its strong smell of eghmok potion.

You also see a bewhiskered ash grey Musparan dog, a huge silverbirch-framed window inset with moss-green glass, a door, a mossy-green cushion of fine silk and a large black shadowbark apothecary's cabinet inlaid with fanciful kiralan herbs with several things on it.

Obvious exits: none.

Sukidesu climbs in through the door.

Teavira climbs in through the door.

Teavira sits down on a mossy-green cushion of fine silk.

Sukidesu pulls at a mossy-green cushion of fine silk on which Teavira is sitting.

Sukidesu snickers at Teavira.

You pull out another cushion.

You pull out another cushion.

You pull out another cushion.

Teavira grins at Sukidesu.

You sit down on a mossy-green cushion of fine silk.

Sukidesu sits down on a mossy-green cushion of fine silk.

Sukidesu smiles at you, revealing the dimples in his cheeks.

The door suddenly closes!

You sigh.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "See now? I knew he just wanted to be sure you were safe from further poisoning."

You glumly say in a Rakash accent, "And tell me not to work."

Sukidesu pats you on the back.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "For the Inquisition? No. But he didn't say you couldn't do other things."

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu gazes at you.

You dubiously say in a Rakash accent, "I don't know. I don't want to disappoint him more."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "He's not disappointed, he just wants you well."

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "As do I."

You nibble on your lip.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "I'm going to have you repeat what we said earlier in later days. We need to remove his hold on you."

You glance at Sukidesu, a male Kaldar.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "But I won't make you say it again, not right now."

You give a slight nod.

(Nawain hunches her shoulders again in a familiar defensive posture.)

Sukidesu leans on you.

Sukidesu hugs you, and you wrap your arms around him with a warm smile.

You hug Sukidesu who wraps his arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of fresh herbs clings to his skin.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "It's going to be hard, but I'll be here."

You sadly say in a Rakash accent, "I'm sad that I.. that I lost the wedding. I'm glad that I didn't fail Siendra, but... That's a hole in my memories I'm sad to have."

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Navesi might be able to help with that too."

You fervently say in a Rakash accent, "Gods, I hope so."

Sukidesu nods to you.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "We need to arrange something with her as soon as she's available."

You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, "Suki, I'm terrified that I'll wake up so scrambled I'll never find myself again. Every time I close my eyes."

Sukidesu pulls you to him in a tight hug.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "If you do, I'll do everything I can to bring you back to yourself."

(Nawain leans her forehead against yours with a long sigh.)

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You quietly say in a Rakash accent, "I knew I wasn't free, when they let me go. I knew the nightmare wasn't even close to over. Was just beginning. But you all were so happy..."

You sigh.

Sukidesu hugs you, and you wrap your arms around him with a warm smile.

You hug Sukidesu who wraps his arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of fresh herbs clings to his skin.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "We were happy because we had you back."

You give a slight nod.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "Did you sleep last night? I didn't have a chance to ask you before you ran out."

You say in a Rakash accent, "I did. Not.... not well."

You shudder.

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, "I wish I could keep this link going all night, but if I fall asleep, the spell drops."

Sukidesu sighs.

You say in a Rakash accent, "It helps alot. Thank you for every minute of peace you've given me."

Sukidesu nods to you.

Sukidesu smiles, revealing the dimples in his cheeks.

Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.

(Nawain slowly slumps over under the table, unable to resist the sleep she so evidently fears.)

Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.

Sukidesu quietly says in a Shardian accent, "Sleep well, dear..."