Remyngton/Logs/20220506 log

Rakash Cultural Dinner <--- google document that is bolded and spaced better to make main story easier to read

Location: Siksraja Pack House
[Dzirta Nars, Common Room]
A few tables and chairs provide seating for those wishing to socialize, share a drink, or play a game. Wooden stools, complete with backs and arms to contain those who might overindulge, surround a wide counter. When Gazlok remembers to wind it, a grandfather orlog tracks the passage of time for those inclined to forget to go home. You also see a simple cloth splotched with red wine stains with several things on it and a corner table with a chess board on it.

Those in attendance:
Kintryn, Carnage Darling Dantia, Sir Madigan, Professor of Medicine Alanarue, Salvitoriel, Hedge Witch Alisabeth, Tichond, Teyl, Bastion of Life Karthor, Court Advisor Aaiyaah, Pack Protector Warbrolus, Lord Knight Tankata, Mazrian, Roletiel, and Sylvan Lady Ruea

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You say, "Rans Dzirta, Rans Girene, Rans Draudz, afsveikt uz Siksraja. Ak."

You exclaim, "Which is to say... My Pack, My Family, My Friends! Welcome to Siksraja!"

You beam!

Madigan beams!

Dantia beams!

Alanarue looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!

Tankata lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for you!

Madigan mumbles a word of general praise.

Teyl beams at you! What a warm feeling!

Mazrian takes a sip of his fratvarit.

Tankata grins at Alanarue.

Madigan looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!

Teyl gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.

Raising his Rakash golden ale to you, Aaiyaah gives you a toast. Cheers!

Tankata lovingly snuggles up to you and rests his head on your shoulder, cradling you in his arms.

Alisabeth looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!

Tankata takes a seat.

Mazrian hoarsely says, "Here here."

Alanarue smiles at Tankata, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Dantia smiles at you.

You exclaim, "We are going to do this as informally as possible because well frankly, Rakash do not like to stand on ceremony in this way. Our meals are seen as celebrations with family as to Rakash all Rakash are family and tonight you are all Rakash!"

Madigan says, "This is outstanding."

Teyl beams at you! What a warm feeling!

Alanarue smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Tankata nods to Mazrian.

Tankata smiles at you.

You say, "So please rummage around in basket, if you wanted shellfish please grab GREEN BOX from basket, if you wanted pork please grab BLUE BOX and we shall get started momentarily."

-a small green box

       -a flagon of Rakash golden ale
       -a glass of dark fratvarit
       -a glass of ice-cold water
       -a bowl of shredded carrot and slivered garlic salad
       -a slice of fresh bread topped with soft cheese and pickled peppers
       -some spicy steamed red crayfish

-a small blue box

       -a flagon of Rakash golden ale
       -a glass of dark fratvarit
       -a glass of ice-cold water
       -some pickled cherry peppers
       -a bag of yam chips
       -a sandwich of fennel-roasted pork slathered with savory sage and garlic aioli

You tap an Ilithic applewood picnic basket with spun rainbow shoulder straps on the ground.

Mazrian guzzles down some of his fratvarit and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

Mazrian guzzles down some of his fratvarit and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

Aaiyaah makes a move to grab an Ilithic applewood picnic basket with spun rainbow shoulder straps but can't get it while you are guarding it. (←– x everyone I accidentally guarded the basket)

Dantia grins at you.

Dantia says, "Clearly we must fight Remyngton for access to the basket."

Dantia nods.

You laugh!

Madigan says, "Spar training."

Mazrian says, "As is traditional."

Aaiyaah exclaims, "Please Remy, I just want some pork!"

Tankata says, "Remeh I can't get past you to get food."

Madigan nods in agreement.

Mazrian nods in agreement.

Alisabeth puts her almanac in her encompassing shadows.

Aaiyaah asks, "Please??"

You stop guarding an Ilithic applewood picnic basket with spun rainbow shoulder straps.

Aaiyaah grins.

Dantia grins at Madigan.

You say, "Sorry."

Alanarue gets a small green box from inside an Ilithic applewood picnic basket with spun rainbow shoulder straps.

Dantia laughs!

Tankata grins at you.

Teyl grins.

Alisabeth laughs!

Tankata gets a small blue box from inside an Ilithic applewood picnic basket with spun rainbow shoulder straps. (<----- x all the people)

You say, "You know things can't go too smoothly for me, I'd get a big ego."

Madigan says, "Perfect dinner for the Watch. Fight for the blue box."

Tankata says, "Ooh I love sandwiches."

Aaiyaah exclaims, "Oh this is fantastic!!!"

Madigan accepts Dantia's blue box.

Tankata says, "We should always have a box lunch ready for when we need to hold a place for a long period."

Dantia laughs at Teyl.

Madigan says to Dantia, "Thank you dear."

You say, "In your box you will find your main dish and two sides. You will also find a glass of dark Fratvarit, a flagon of Rakash golden ale, and a glass of water for those who do not wish to imbibe. If you are in need of additional drink please take from cloth as needed."

Alanarue giggles.

Dantia says to Teyl, "It's very on brand."

Teyl holds a small blue box high into the air for all to see.

Madigan nods to Tankata.

Teyl grins at Dantia.

Tankata gets a sandwich of fennel-roasted pork slathered with savory sage and garlic aioli from inside his blue box.

Tankata takes a bite of the sandwich.

Tankata says, "This is an amazing sandwich."

Warbrolus quietly says, "Thank you."

Tankata takes a bite of the sandwich.

You say, "Traditional Rakash drinks are fermented, if Rakash ale or fratvarit are not available during meals then fresh water is otherwise preferred so as to refresh body and not interfere with flavors of meal."

Alisabeth exclaims, "It looks delicious thank you!"

Alisabeth gets a sandwich of fennel-roasted pork slathered with savory sage and garlic aioli from inside her blue box.

Aaiyaah gets a sandwich of fennel-roasted pork slathered with savory sage and garlic aioli from inside his blue box.

Aaiyaah takes a bite of the sandwich.

Dantia gets a bowl of shredded carrot and slivered garlic salad from inside her green box.

Warbrolus gets a flagon of Rakash golden ale from atop a simple cloth splotched with red wine stains.

Salvitoriel guzzles down some of his ale and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

Alisabeth takes a bite of the sandwich.

Warbrolus takes a sip of his ale.

Alisabeth groans.

Dantia nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.

Dantia takes a bite of the salad.

Alisabeth says, "Oh, yum."

Madigan gets a sandwich of fennel-roasted pork slathered with savory sage and garlic aioli from inside his blue box.

Tankata takes a bite of the sandwich.

Madigan takes a bite of the sandwich.

Aaiyaah whispers, "this is so amazing!!!"

Aaiyaah takes a bite of the sandwich.

You say, "Many people find Rakash meals to be hot in spice, but there are many many flavors in rakash palate. Chief amongst them are yes of course chili peppers and peppercorns but also Fennel, sage, garlic, clove..."

Teyl gets a sandwich of fennel-roasted pork slathered with savory sage and garlic aioli from inside her blue box.

Tankata says, "I'm going to be mourning when this sandwich is done."

Kintryn gets some spicy steamed red crayfish from inside her green box.

With startlingly clear words, Tankata explains some advanced concepts of Evasion. You listen, amazed at how much you still have left to learn.

Tankata says, "That's how much this sandwich has come to mean to me."

Aaiyaah nods at Tankata, obviously agreeing with his views.

(lots of eating and enjoying of food)

You exclaim, "We also use heavy amounts of cardamon, cinnamon and nutmeg. When we can find it we use gaisroka in everything from tea to dessert even!"

(lots more eating and enjoying of food) You say, "Gaisroka is something we brought with us during migration and remains used almost exclusively in Rakash cuisine to this day. It has a bright flavor similar to citrus fruits but when roasted can take on additional depths that help balance heavy spices we use in our cooking."

Aaiyaah takes a bite of the sandwich.

Warbrolus takes a bite of the crayfish.

Alanarue takes a bite of the crayfish.

You smile, revealing the dimples in your cheeks.

Alanarue says, "Oooo that is wonderfully spicy."

Kintryn snuggles up to Salvitoriel and cradles him in her arms.

Mazrian gets a glass of dark fratvarit from inside his green box.

Aaiyaah takes a bite of the sandwich.

Dantia asks you, "Gaisroka is a spice?"

Kintryn smiles.

Alisabeth closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

Tankata inventively demonstrates how to use the Evasion skill to best advantage.

Teyl takes a bite of the sandwich.

Madigan says, "I have never had garlic on a sandwich. Apparently I had not idea what I was missing."

Kintryn gently kisses Salvitoriel on the cheek.

Alisabeth assumes a calm stance, concentrating on something.

You nod to Dantia.

Kintryn takes a bite of the crayfish.

Teyl takes a bite of the sandwich.

Karthor gets a small blue box from inside an Ilithic applewood picnic basket with spun rainbow shoulder straps.

Madigan says to Dantia, "Rileos is going to be upset he missed this."

Dantia nods.

Warbrolus says, "Like my mother used to make."

Tankata takes a bite of the sandwich.

Salvitoriel smiles at Kintryn.

Dantia grins at Madigan.

Aaiyaah says to Teyl, "We have Got to find out how to make these sammiches."

Tankata says, "Garlic works on all foods."

You say, "As for drink we have Fratvarit which is a traditional Rakash beverage. Dark Fratvarit in particular is made using blackstrap molasses which is where it takes its color, as well as produces a less sweet finish which I personally prefer."

Aaiyaah takes a bite of the sandwich.

Teyl nods at Aaiyaah, obviously agreeing with his views.

Teyl takes a bite of the sandwich.

Karthor gets a sandwich of fennel-roasted pork slathered with savory sage and garlic aioli from inside his blue box.

Dantia takes a bite of the salad.

Madigan takes a bite of the sandwich.

Aaiyaah gets a bag of yam chips from inside his blue box.

Karthor takes a bite of the sandwich.

Alisabeth asks Aaiyaah, "If you figure it out, can you share the recipe with me, please?"

You say, "There are other types of Fratvarit available in various locations throughout realm, such as Red Fratvarit which is made using ONLY red apples and has a significantly sweeter finish, but my personal favorite and is only available very very rarely is Ugun Fratvarit.. Ugun is Rakash for fire."

Salvitoriel gets a sandwich of fennel-roasted pork slathered with savory sage and garlic aioli from inside his blue box.

Kintryn takes a bite of the crayfish.

Aaiyaah grins at Alisabeth.

(Tankata thought Remy liked sweetness at the finish.)

Alisabeth takes a bite of the sandwich.

Aaiyaah takes a bite of the chips.

Salvitoriel takes a bite of the sandwich.

Alisabeth laughs!

You flash a wide grin.

Dantia grins at you.

You jab an elbow into Tankata's ribs. . .ever so gently, of course.

Madigan says, "I am not entirely sure I am Paladin enough to drink Ugun Fratvarit."

Tankata leans back against you with a tender smile.

Dantia chuckles.

Karthor says, "Ol' Mordibar used to tote some o' that stuff 'round, as I recall."

Alanarue smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

You say, "So Ugun Fratvarit is made with addition of extra hot peppers along with common peppercorns. Is more spicy than regular fratvarit, which I personally find lacking but am told especially those of other races find even regular fratvarit quite spicy."

Dantia nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Warbrolus chuckles.

Alanarue nods to you.

Mazrian says to Madigan, "Put hair on your chest then take it off again, it will."

Madigan slowly says, "Gads."

Tankata says, "Perfect amount of salt on these yam chips."

You say, "Now if spice is not your preference, well you are probably going to have a bit of a rough night as Rakash love spicy... but that being said, I would encourage everyone to at least try sip of Fratvarit and then switch to Rakash golden ale or water."

Dantia nods to you.

Madigan waves to Roletiel.

Dantia takes a bite of the salad.

Alisabeth gets a glass of dark fratvarit from inside a small blue box.

Roletiel says, "Hi, sorry I'm late. Barge was slow."

Alanarue gets a bowl of shredded carrot and slivered garlic salad from inside her green box.

Alisabeth just hugged Roletiel.

Teyl takes a sip of her fratvarit.

Alanarue takes a bite of the salad.

Roletiel just hugged Alisabeth.

Aaiyaah grins at Roletiel.

Tankata waves to Roletiel.

Mazrian guzzles down some of his fratvarit and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

Aaiyaah takes a bite of the chips.

Madigan asks, "So, is this the new place that was opened Remy?"

You nod to Madigan.

Madigan nods to you.

Dantia taps a black chair.

You say, "It is, you are some of first non-rakash to enter here."

Teyl says, "This might be the most interesting drink I've had."

Madigan says, "Thank goodness they have chairs."

Salvitoriel gets a bag of yam chips from inside his blue box.

Teyl grins at Aaiyaah.

Tankata says, "Pickled cherry peppers! This meal is a piece of art."

Roletiel sits down on the wooden stool.

Alanarue grins, revealing her dimples.

Madigan gets a bag of yam chips from inside his blue box.

Karthor closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

You say, "Now Rakash ale is served to cub and alpha alike. Most Rakash ales are low in alcohol as they were often made to drink when extra nutrition was needed to supplement meals. So if you see Rakash drinking ales like they are nothing much more than water... well, that is because they are."

(lots more eating and drinking)

You say, "Ale were made during time when potable water was not always available, using juice of whatever edible fruit or plants could be found as substitute on long journey especially before we were able to settle here in Siksraja."

You say, "Our existence prior to settling of our tiny home, tiny home being what word Siksraja translates into, we were nomadic so a lot of our foods and customs still reflect those times of migration and wandering."

You say, "At this point though most modern Rakash ales still incorporate most beloved of these types of flavors, usually apples, berries or other sweet pit fruits, though brewing process usually uses water now as well."

You exclaim, "Ale I have provided you all with today is most commonly found, is golden ale which uses golden apples, cardamom, and fresh wheat in conjunction with dried grains of malt. Low in alcohol but high in taste!"

Dantia says to you, "Therengia is good for apples."

Salvitoriel takes a bite of the chips.

Madigan nods.

You nod at Dantia, in complete agreement with her views.

Madigan says, "If you are lucky, you can find a golden apple every now and then."

You smile, revealing the dimples in your cheeks.

Dantia quietly says to you, "This is very delicious so far."

Dantia takes a bite of the bread.

Aaiyaah exclaims, "This is so good Remy!!!! Simply outstanding!"

Madigan slowly empties his lungs.

Madigan says, "These peppers have some bite."

Mazrian nods in agreement.

You flash a wide grin.

Madigan grins.

Tankata says, "This meal is simply the best. Better than all the rest."

Alisabeth says, "Indeed, absolutely five star."

Dantia says, "I think this bread topped with cheese and picked peppers is my favorite so far."

Aaiyaah takes a sip of his ale.

Tankata takes a bite of the peppers.

Alanarue says to you, "This is all so wonderful. Thank you for sharing Rakash foods and drinks with us."

You smile, revealing the dimples in your cheeks.

You say, "I am very happy to have you all here."

Madigan says, "This is amazing Remy."

Salvitoriel takes a bite of the peppers.

Madigan takes a bite of the peppers.

Teyl smiles at you.

Warbrolus says, "Indeed."

Karthor takes a bite of the peppers.

Dantia says, "And wonderful to have a new place inside to congregate." You nod at Dantia, in complete agreement with her views.

Madigan nods to Dantia.

Tankata says, "I look about me and I see a wonderful group of bipedals."

Madigan says, "Now, if there was a dartboard here, you could all see Dantia stomp around."

Karthor chuckles.

Mazrian chuckles.

You say, "So aside from spicy and rich foods and apples.. Rakash are very fond of story telling. We are taught from young age to always be looking for hidden lesson, hidden meaning.. We are somewhat apt at finding holes in stories and my personal favorite, loop holes in instructions and tasks. Just ask Dantia."

Salvitoriel takes a bite of the peppers.

Tankata whispers, "good luck!"

You wink at Dantia.

Tankata takes a sip of his ale.

Aaiyaah takes a sip of his ale.

Madigan smiles.

Dantia grins at you.

You say, "Now Rakash we do not tend to write our stories down, we hold to old traditions of oral history and storytelling and I know it may be confusing seeing as how one of our most popular shops in town is Slafs Riza Rakstit which.."

Warbrolus chuckles.

Dantia says, "Yes, Remyngton is very good at finding loopholes."

Dantia chuckles.

You say, "If you know direct translation, that actually drives point home.. In common tongue it is paper but in Rakash salfs riza is wet bark and rakstit is write or writing so shop called Slafs Riza Rakstit loosely translates into wet bark for writing.. name is somewhat convoluted because we do not tend to use it in same way."

You ask, "Paper making is more of art form than is functional part of our society. And paper made specifically from mulberry tree as what is sold in Slafs Riza Rakstit is actually um.. what is best word.. it is sort of sacred?"

You scratch your head.

Dantia ponders.

Kintryn takes a bite of the salad.

Madigan gets a glass of dark fratvarit from inside his blue box.

Dantia takes a bite of the crayfish.

You say, "Stories should be left on wings of Enelne but if we must write things down then appropriate place is upon mulberry paper as is favored by Enelne and thus is closest we can come to writing things down while also allow it, its freedom."

Madigan takes a sip of his fratvarit.

Salvitoriel takes a bite of the peppers.

Dantia smiles.

You say, "I do not wish to confuse so I am going to tell you all story now that will, hopefully make things like a story having freedom make sense."

Tankata takes a sip of his ale.

Madigan gazes at you.

You look around, trying to appear nonchalant.

[Dzirta Nars, Common Room] A few tables and chairs provide seating for those wishing to socialize, share a drink, or play a game. Wooden stools, complete with backs and arms to contain those who might overindulge, surround a wide counter. When Gazlok remembers to wind it, a grandfather orlog tracks the passage of time for those inclined to forget to go home. You also see an Ilithic applewood picnic basket with spun rainbow shoulder straps, a simple cloth splotched with red wine stains with several things on it and a corner table with a chess board on it. Also here: Intern Roletiel who is sitting, Pack Protector Warbrolus, Kintryn, Carnage Darling Dantia who is sitting, Sir Madigan, Professor of Medicine Alanarue, Salvitoriel, Hedge Witch Alisabeth, Teyl who is sitting, Bastion of Life Karthor, Court Advisor Aaiyaah who is sitting, Lord Knight Tankata who is sitting and Mazrian who has a stony visage. Obvious exits: west.

Room Number: 9007

You say, "Story I am to tell is a story of little importance to realm but is very personal story for me. Is not rakash story about apple trees, butterflies, or migration but is story about a rakash."

Warbrolus takes a sip of his ale.

You point at yourself.

Kintryn takes a bite of the salad.

Aaiyaah smiles at you.

Roletiel takes a bite of the sandwich.

Mazrian smiles.

Aaiyaah takes a bite of the peppers.

You apprehensively say, "I considered not telling this.. as it is not particularly happy story.. but through it I will be able to not just *tell* you but *show* you why rakash view storytelling as being so very very important."

Dantia smiles at you.

You smile, revealing the dimples in your cheeks.

You say, "As many of you are aware my full name is Remyngton Wells.. well, Mason-Wells now but we all know how I came to have Mason part of that surname.."

A bright flash of flame erupts from Mazrian's hand, vaporizing the green box that he is holding into fine grey ash!

You blow Tankata a kiss.

Aaiyaah grins at you.

Dantia grins at Tankata.

Tankata beams in loving admiration at you!

Madigan smiles warmly.

Alanarue smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Roletiel grins at you.

You say, "Wells, part however I was not born with. As many commoners in this land we had no surname.. we had no need of them after all. So this is story as to why I took last name Wells."

Madigan praises Tankata.

Teyl grins.

(Tankata whispers to everyone that Mason was his last name.)

Roletiel takes a bite of the sandwich.

You lean against a wide counter.

You grin at Tankata, your dimples flashing into view.

Dantia giggles at Tankata.

You say, "When I was young cub, like most little boys I had very very active imagination. I would tag along on jobs with my Papa and use power of my mind to entertain myself and him through physical tasks my father would set me on."

Aaiyaah chuckles.

You say, "Papa was kaldar and was well known for his strength in really any job that involved physical labor so most jobs had some small aspect I could in some way assist and if there wasn't I would tell him stories to pass time."

You say, "On this particular day my Papa and I were headed to work site with old well that needed to be filled in. I supposed a new well would be eventually dug out, but I did not know much about any of that.. I was only in my 6th summer after all."

Roletiel takes a bite of the chips.

You say, "It was not a long journey but Mama sent me with apple and spiced cheese for my lunch, which for rakash boy was not much but there often was not much so I was used to this kind of ration."

Tankata takes a sip of his ale.

You shrug.

You say, "I sat on front steps eating my meal while Papa went inside to discuss whatever it was adults discussed about wells but before he did Papa looked me in eye and said."

Roletiel takes a bite of the sandwich.

Karthor gets a glass of dark fratvarit from inside his blue box.

You deeply say, "*Stay away from that old well. It is dangerous.*."

Aaiyaah takes a sip of his fratvarit.

Roletiel takes a bite of the chips.

You say, "Of course I nodded along like good cub. Surely never would I forget such an important piece of information."

You smirk.

Karthor takes a sip of his fratvarit.

You say, "He left me there and soon my apple became apple core and warning became distant memory.."

Roletiel says, "Oh no, I can see where this might go."

You exclaim, "Oh - But that is when I spotted it!"

You grin, revealing your dimples.

You say, "Now gentleman.. and maybe ladies too? I do not know I was never little girl, so gentlemen will have to back me up on this.. I spotted a stick! but oh.. Not just any stick.."

You shake your head.

Alanarue gazes silently at you.

You exclaim, "No no, it was *per-fect* stick!"

Aaiyaah grins.

You beam!

Aaiyaah rests his hand on Teyl's arm with a soft smile.

Madigan mumbles a word of general praise.

You excitedly exclaim, "Not too short, not too long, not too heavy or to light.. I snatched it up in my right hand and gave my newly forged sword a few test swings. It was.. perfection! Way it forked even created a proper-ish hilt!"

Teyl leans on Aaiyaah.

Mazrian dryly asks himself, "Ah, we've all been there, right boys?"

You sigh wistfully.

Karthor grins.

You exclaim, "So there I stood sword in one hand, appl- fireball in other hand and I was ready for adventure!"

Tankata grins.

Aaiyaah nods in agreement.

You matter-of-factly exclaim, "Which was really good timing for at that exact moment, Lyras returned to lands!"

You growl low in the back of your throat.

Karthor takes a sip of his fratvarit.

Madigan frowns.

Tankata takes a sip of his ale.

Tankata takes a sip of his ale.

You boastfully exclaim, "And I, Uferalas... or Remyngton in common-tongue... a mighty warrior mage wielding sword and fire was all that stood between Zoluren and undead masses!"

You strike a heroic pose.

Warbrolus quietly says, "Need something stronger than ale for this."

Alanarue smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

You exclaim, "I fought for lives of all around me, I parry, I thrust, I sliced and chopped my way through army of abominations! I threw fire and called upon wind and ice and lightning bolt from very sky!"

You gaze off into the distance blankly.

You dramatically exclaim, "I was... mag-nif-i-cent!"
 

You preen!

The tips of Warbrolus's ears take on a slightly rosy hue.

Tankata enfolds you in a warm embrace.

Aaiyaah grins at you.

Karthor grins.

Tankata looks at you, praising you and supporting you with his approval.

Teyl grins at you.

Roletiel looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!

You say, "Single handedly I stop onslaught and pushed what remained back! Back, back, back from houses. Back to dark void..."

(Remyngton pauses giving you a knowing look.)

Tankata gazes at you with a worshipful look on his face.

You say, "Back to dark hole.. from which they had come."

Aaiyaah grins at Teyl.

Alisabeth takes a bite of the chips.

Roletiel takes a sip of his ale.

You cluck your tongue and shake your head.

Aaiyaah takes a sip of his fratvarit.

You exclaim, "Soon I found self on precipice of dark portal that led to Lyras domain and with a mighty kick!"

(Remyngton pauses for a moment with a wide triumphant grin.)

Alisabeth takes a seat.

You exclaim, "I sent last of her minions back into depths!"

Warbrolus takes a sip of his fratvarit.

Tankata lets out a loud "Huzzah!"

Roletiel takes a sip of his ale.

Madigan grins.

Madigan mumbles a word of general praise.

You say, "Then with a cry of victory I tossed my apple cor-..."

You clear your throat.

You exclaim, "I mean fireball in after them so that any that did not feel righteous wrath of my blade would surely be consumed in flames of my fury!"

Aaiyaah takes a sip of his fratvarit.

Tankata chuckles.

You try hard not to grin.

Alisabeth grins at you.

You seriously ask, "I was very dramatic little boy.. good thing I outgrew this, yes?"

You wink.

Aaiyaah grins at you.

Karthor chuckles.

Tankata gives you a mischievous grin, then tickles your ribs, right where he knows you're most ticklish!

Mazrian chuckles.

Alisabeth says, "Ha."

Warbrolus grins.

You chuckle.

Alanarue grins, revealing her dimples.

Alisabeth hums to herself.

You gaze off into the distance blankly.

Roletiel snorts, loudly.

You sigh.

Tankata takes a sip of his fratvarit.

You say, "I barely heard Papa yell over sound of ground giving way under foot.."

Alisabeth takes a bite of the chips.

Roletiel gets some pickled cherry peppers from inside his blue box.

You wince.

You solemnly say, "I remember sensation of falling.. which still haunts me to day. I remember immense pain in leg.. And I can remember peering up from bottom of dried well while spiders and other things we would not like to be trapped with crawled all over me before pain overtook and I lost consciousness going into shock."

Teyl gasps!

Karthor winces.

You sadly say, "I did not get to go on many adventures for a while after that."

You say, "Now My mother - a wonderful rakash woman, whom obviously I took after. She used her knowledge of packs medicinal teas to nurse me back to health. It was long, painful process but my broken femur healed nicely."

You get a flagon of Rakash golden ale from inside a small green box which is in an Ilithic applewood picnic basket with spun rainbow shoulder straps.

You rub your right leg.

You smile mischievously.

You playfully say, "Now only limp in wrist, not leg."

You wink.

Tankata laughs!

Mazrian chuckles.

Warbrolus chuckles.

Alanarue giggles.

Aaiyaah grins.

You say, "Now as I have found as with many loving families, mine did not hesitate to turn near tragedy into loving jest."

You glance at Madigan, a male Human.

You Smirk.

Dantia grins.

Madigan grins.

You scoff.

You say, "At my expense of course."

Madigan mumbles a word of general praise.

You fold your arms across your chest.

You exclaim, "From moment I was able to leave house again my parents, one or other, sometimes both - would call out to me before door shut *Oh and Remyngton! Watch out for wells!* because apparently in my delirium post injury I had told them, well jumped out at me!"

You grin, revealing your dimples.

Salvitoriel grins at Kintryn.

You chuckle.

You say, "So it became running joke for years that I needed to watch out for those pesky wells that would sometimes creep up on young unsuspecting boys."

You nod.

Kintryn smiles at Salvitoriel.

Roletiel chuckles.

You indignantly exclaim, "And do not laugh is real problem!"

You try hard not to grin.

You say, "Joke went on for so long that even later when baby sister was born when she eventually began to speak even she would call out, *Remy! Wells!* In a fit of giggles when I would leave house."

(Remyngton closes his eyes for a moment lost in happy memory before he opens them refocusing on those in front of him with a smile)

You slowly say, "We..."

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

You quietly say, "We were very happy together."

Aaiyaah nods to you.

Dantia smiles at you.

Teyl gazes at you.

(Remyngton pauses for a moment staring at his feet as if searching for his next words.)

Salvitoriel takes a sip of his fratvarit.

Roletiel makes a rumbling noise of contentment in your direction.

Alanarue gazes at you with a sympathetic look on her face.

You clear your throat.

Karthor gets a flagon of Rakash golden ale from inside his blue box.

You say, "When sister was just few days past 5 years, Papa agreed to take her into crossing with him for business as part of her birthday present. She had never been before and this was rare treat."

You smile softly.

Roletiel takes a sip of his ale.

You say, "I was barely 11 at time and was already determined to leave on 15th birthday to seek my adventure as a warrior mage so was a bit sulky I did not get to go, wanting a chance to catch sight of my idols in their big tower. As they prepared to leave for city my Papa looked me in eyes and said."

Dantia rubs Madigan's right hand.

You wink at Mazrian.

You deeply say, " *Remyngton, while I am gone you are man of house. Take care of your mother until I return*."

Roletiel takes a sip of his ale.

You ask, "Mama of course naturally rolled her eyes but I of course fully agreed. I was tall for my age being born of kaldar stock and frankly Mama was a tiny thing to begin with so even at 11 I was at least.. over a quarter of a hand taller than my mother, so clearly I should be in charge, right? Tallest is always in charge, yes?"

You nod in agreement.

The air around Aaiyaah shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.

Roletiel grins at you.

You say, "I kissed Sister on head, hugged Papa and then Mama and I watched as they started down road. They had not made it far when Papa turned with a grin and shouted back *Oh and Remyngton! Wells!*."

Karthor babbles incoherently.

(Tankata checks too see how his height compares to Remy's.)

You chuckle.

Aaiyaah grins at you.

(Remyngton Falls silent for a moment his eyes closing again - the memory this time clearly far from pleasant. He takes in and lets out a slow somewhat shaky breath before he continues.)

Tankata takes a sip of his fratvarit.

Dantia gives a slight nod.

Madigan smiles.

You softly say, "There had been peace in province for a while.."

Mazrian smiles.

(Roletiel makes a note to buy both Tankata and Remy tall boots for when he is in trouble next))

You sadly say, "We thought.. We thought it was safe. But.."

(Remyngton pauses his eyes seeming to go unfocused as he stares out the window at nothing.)

You sadly say, "There was invasion.. and it went into city walls.. and.."

Tankata rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

Mazrian frowns at you.

Roletiel sighs.

(Remyngton turns his focus back to the group before him forcing a sad smile.)

Teyl frowns.

You painfully say, "Papa and Sister never returned."

Warbrolus frowns.

Sylvan Lady Ruea just arrived.

You clear your throat.

Aaiyaah frowns at you.

Karthor makes a mournful grunting noise.

Teyl sighs.

You take a sip of the ale. Warm and subtle. Faint overtones of oak and apple.

Aaiyaah smiles at Ruea.

Alanarue sighs.

Ruea smiles.

Madigan frowns.

You sadly say, "We waited 3 months before we finally worked up mental fortitude to leave our home and any chance of seeing them again - though we knew in our hearts had they been alive they would have returned long before then."

You run your fingers through your hair.

Tankata enfolds you in a warm embrace.

Roletiel begins to weep softly.

You say, "We sold everything we could bear to part with and set out on journey from Zoluren back to Mama's home in Therengia, to this village, Siskraja where my Mother had been born."

You say, "We did okay for a while though all thoughts of leaving when I turned 15 had completely left my head.. even though my Mama encouraged me to go.. but she had lost so much.. I..just.. could not.."

You shake your head.

You say, "I could not stand idea of leaving her alone, so I planned to stay regardless of what she wanted.."

You fold your arms across your chest.

Roletiel gets a glass of ice-cold water from inside his blue box.

You say, "You see to Rakash, family.. family is *everything*."

Roletiel takes a sip of his water.

You say, "So to lose one's family.. well.. there are some fates I would not wish on anyone, not even worst enemies."

You rub your neck.

Warbrolus nods in agreement.

You say, "Mama and I worked odd jobs around area much as Papa had done in Zoluren. Though I was not as heartily built and I was still young cub so jobs were harder for me to come by, she did better with cleaning and such for others."

Madigan takes a sip of his fratvarit.

You say, "I would run errands, deliver messages, gather firewood, garden for community, and honestly we were okay for a while."

You smile, revealing the dimples in your cheeks.

Alanarue nods to you.

You exclaim, "And still family joke continued on!"

You grin, revealing your dimples.

Kintryn sits down on the wooden stool.

Madigan smiles warmly.

Teyl smiles.

You say, "Every time I left house Mama would call after me, *Oh and Remyngton! watch out for wells!* We were happy in this village, at least as happy as we could be missing half of our hearts."

You frown slightly in thought.

You say, "My mother never.."

You scrunch your eyebrows together and furrow your brow.

Madigan takes a sip of his water.

You say, "She just.."

Roletiel takes a sip of his water.

Tankata gazes sadly at you.

(Remyngton pauses and scrubs his face with his hand as if trying to wipe the dour expression from his features.)

You say, "She was never same.. not after losing Papa and Sister."

A tear runs down Tankata's face.

You gaze off into the distance blankly.

You bitterly say, "Then when I was nearly 16 I found her in garden unconscious with fever."

You shamefully say, "Looking back knowing what I know now.. Was most likely an infection from nasty cut she had gotten gardening a week prior.. Tool had gotten rusty because in haste of youth, I had not cleaned and stored properly but we could not afford new one yet.."

You cluck your tongue and shake your head.

Dantia frowns.

Karthor winces.

Roletiel looks at you and suddenly starts crying!

Teyl frowns.

You say, "From that point forward I became her sole caregiver. I took over house, I worked every job I could find and when money was scarce I would fish for our food so I could still afford medicinal teas I used to prolong her life. As a proud traditional rakash woman, she personally did not trust those weird Erfatija.. you know.. Empaths."

You chuckle.

Aaiyaah grins.

Mazrian nods.

You sigh.

Roletiel sighs.

(Remyngton's shoulders seem to sag as if under some great weight as he continues.)

You say, "There were many many good days that we shared in that time, though she was weak. There were many many bad days as well and as time passed bad days began to outweigh good days until finally.. Finally she refused to take any more tea."

Dantia takes a sip of her water.

Madigan takes a sip of his water.

You gaze down at your hands.

You sadly say, "I held her hand a few nights later on eve of my 17th birthday. She smiled at me one last time, life draining from her face and with her final breaths whispered,."

Tankata enfolds you in a warm embrace.

You softly say, "*Remyngton.. Wells*."

Dantia rubs you in a friendly manner.

A tear runs down your face.

You take a sip of the ale.

You rub your eyes.

You say, "Now I do not tell you this story to make you sad. I do not tell you this story for pity. I tell you this story so that you all know when you hear my name it was not some arbitrary word assigned to my family."

You shake your head.

Madigan quietly says, "Just so."

You say, "I took this name because these words.."

Madigan takes a sip of his water.

You say, "These words.."

You say, "They were giggled by a little girl to her big brother,."

Ruea tilts her head inquisitively.

Dantia smiles.

Roletiel is looking at you very closely.

You say, "These words.."

Dantia beams at Ruea!

You say, "Were last words a father got to speak to his son."

You say, "These words.."

You say, "They were carried on dying breath of a mother to her only surviving child."

You somberly say, "My name is important, maybe not to realm but to me, and now you all understand why."

You wave your hand distractedly.

Mazrian smiles at you.

Ruea smiles.

Dantia assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Madigan smiles at you.

You say, "I could have written this all in book and given you each copy, and maybe some of you would have read it. But most would have put on bookcase with good intentions to read when you had time and eventually.."

Dantia smiles at Ruea.

Aaiyaah nods to you.

You shrug.

Alisabeth nods to you.

Dantia gazes at you.

Roletiel grins at you.

Madigan puts his box in his traveler's pack.

Teyl smiles at you.

You say, "My story would have been forgotten. Even if you did read what I had written.. words would have stagnated and while if I told this story a year from now facts would not change, way that I understand facts, way that I present facts to you could."

(Tankata is ready to defend Remy's name with his life. Preferably at the lives of any who threaten it.)

You pace back and forth.

Dantia nods at Tankata, obviously agreeing with his views.

You say, "I was a young man when I lost last member of my blood family and for long while I blamed myself for not doing more.. for years I have tortured myself.. every birthday a reminder of my failings as a son.. Every year I have done something more and more stupid.. Something more and more self destructive."

You sigh.

You frown.

You shamefully say, "I let pain cloud my judgment on many occasion and often anger I felt poured into something or someone... undeserving of it."

Teyl takes a sip of her ale.

You cluck your tongue and shake your head.

You say, "Had I told you all this story a year ago, emotion behind it would have been very very different, not bad.. Just more raw."

Roletiel takes a sip of his water.

Alisabeth takes a sip of her ale.

You say, "So I do not write it down, but instead by telling you my story, you have now become a part of it. You have felt emotions behind words, you have come with me on journey and now my story can continue to grow and live not just within me but within all of you."

You say, "Who knows maybe in another year I tell it again, and I find new insight to it, new emotions to work though, new lessons to learn."

You say, "That is why Rakash tell stories instead of writing books. Books are where stories go to die.. and we want our stories to live."

(Roletiel ducts down trying to hide as he wipes his eyes)

Madigan takes a sip of his water.

Tankata smiles at you.

(Remyngton turns his body westward, seemingly forgetting the eyes upon him and gracefully falls to his knees. His fists ball on themselves as he presses them to the ground and mutters softly in Rakash, nearly under his breath.)

You reverently say, "Uz zinat cik zu jurs kas jusu dzuaws recitawt vut Enelne vislavaka davana."

(Remyngton remains there with his head bowed in reverence for a few long breathes.)

Roletiel bows his head in acknowledgement.

(Remyngton slowly rises to his feet adjusting his clothing before he turns back to those present as if nothing out of the ordinary had just occurred, his head tilted as he looks over those before him.)

Tankata lovingly snuggles up to you and rests his head on your shoulder, cradling you in his arms.

You smile, revealing the dimples in your cheeks.

Tankata gently kisses you on the cheek.

You darkly say, "And if any of you.. so much as think.. to tell me to watch out for wells from now on.."

You get an apple core from inside your spidersilk backpack.

Roletiel grins.

Teyl smiles at you.

You playfully say, "I will throw fireball at head."

Alisabeth grins at you.

Mazrian chuckles.

Madigan smiles.

You shake your apple core.

Teyl grins.

Alisabeth laughs!

You flash a wide grin.

Tankata asks, "But not my head aye?"

You chuckle.

Tankata blinks in amazement at you. Good heavens, dear!

You grin at Tankata, your dimples flashing into view.

You put your core in your spidersilk backpack.

Alisabeth takes a sip of her ale.

Tankata says, "We have an agreement, no fireballs."

Madigan says, "And, I would venture to say you have new family now, with Tank, your Pack, Therengia...and the Watch."

Madigan smiles at you.

Tankata beams at Madigan!

Tankata nods.

You cheerfully say, "Now, I invite you all to talk, eat dessert and drink coffees, spend time on each other, ask questions of me if you have them or if any are so inclined please share with us your own story. Be it happy, sad, funny or serious, all stories are important here, all stories should be given life. Thank you for hearing mine and letting it live within you."

You nod at Madigan, in complete agreement with his views.

You say, "I do."

Alanarue smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Madigan calmly says, "For the Watch."

Madigan nods.

Madigan smiles.

You say, "There are various desserts on cloth I just laid out, most are sweet ones, my personal favorite is not hard to spot and is of course spicy so be aware. There is coffee, and tea and milk to enjoy with it if you so desire. Please help yourselves, we are all pack here."

Alisabeth applauds.

Tankata says, "You're a wonderful story teller. Almost as good at being a husband are you at story telling."

Tankata nods to you.

Aaiyaah says to you, "Thank you so much for sharing your story my friend. It is truly an honor to listen to it and now be here with you as you have shared it."

Mazrian gets a cup of hot coffee from inside his black backpack.

Raising her Rakash golden ale to you, Alisabeth gives you a toast. Cheers!

Raising his hot coffee to you, Mazrian gives you a toast. Cheers!

Mazrian takes a sip of his coffee.

You smile at Aaiyaah, revealing the dimples in your cheeks.

Alanarue takes a sip of her ale.

You say, "Thank you brother."

You hug Aaiyaah. A faint scent of nightshade clings to his skin.

Alisabeth assumes a calm stance, concentrating on something.

Aaiyaah hugs you, and you give him a smile in return.

Aaiyaah smiles at you.

Alisabeth gazes intently into her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

Tankata imparts some of his Evasion knowledge to you, and you feel that the precepts are slowly beginning to sink in.

Teyl says to you, "Thank you so much...thank you for sharing a part of you with us all."

Madigan nods.

You smile at Teyl, revealing the dimples in your cheeks.

Aaiyaah nods at Teyl, obviously agreeing with her views.

You say, "Is my honor."

Teyl hugs you, and you give her a smile in return.

Alisabeth gestures.

Alisabeth hugs you, and you give her a smile in return.

Alanarue hugs you, and you give her a smile in return.

Aaiyaah smiles at Teyl.

Ruea smiles.

Dantia smiles.

Roletiel says to you, "That will never be forgotten but may inspire something someday."

You put your ale in your duffel bag.

Dantia leans on Madigan.

Kintryn smiles at you.

You pull a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace out of your picnic basket, setting the basket aside as you spread the cloth out on the ground.

Dantia takes a sip of her water.

You say, "Gah sorry never put the cloth out."

Madigan takes a sip of his water.

You chuckle.

You point at a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace on the floor.

look on cloth Checkered in shades of cream and lilac, the rustic cloth has a dark border of taffelberry-hued lace knit in a pattern of tiny hearts strung together by singular strands. Spread out on the picnic cloth you see some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a slice of strawberry cake imbued with sweet cardamom cream, a slice of strawberry cake imbued with sweet cardamom cream, a slice of strawberry cake imbued with sweet cardamom cream, a slice of strawberry cake imbued with sweet cardamom cream, a slice of strawberry cake imbued with sweet cardamom cream, a slice of strawberry cake imbued with sweet cardamom cream, a slice of strawberry cake imbued with sweet cardamom cream, a slice of strawberry cake imbued with sweet cardamom cream, a slice of strawberry cake imbued with sweet cardamom cream, a chocolate tart topped with strips of candied hot pepper, a chocolate tart topped with strips of candied hot pepper, a chocolate tart topped with strips of candied hot pepper, a chocolate tart topped with strips of candied hot pepper, a chocolate tart topped with strips of candied hot pepper, a chocolate tart topped with strips of candied hot pepper, a decadent lemon and gaisroka tart infused with vanilla liqueur, a decadent lemon and gaisroka tart infused with vanilla liqueur, a decadent lemon and gaisroka tart infused with vanilla liqueur, a decadent lemon and gaisroka tart infused with vanilla liqueur, a decadent lemon and gaisroka tart infused with vanilla liqueur, a decadent lemon and gaisroka tart infused with vanilla liqueur, a brandy-soaked apple, a brandy-soaked apple, a brandy-soaked apple, a brandy-soaked apple, a brandy-soaked apple, a brandy-soaked apple, a brandy-soaked apple, a brandy-soaked apple, a brandy-soaked apple, a brandy-soaked apple, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of vanilla-spiced tea, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, some fresh milk, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee, a cup of hot coffee and a cup of hot coffee.

Roletiel says, "Teasing me about dessert."

Tankata says, "I didn't notice, so good was my box meal."

You grin, revealing your dimples.

Madigan grins.

Madigan gets a cup of hot coffee from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace.

Mazrian takes a sip of his coffee.

Alisabeth says to you, "What an amazing life you've lived, thank you for sharing your story. I'm looking forward to being even a small part of the rest of your life's adventures."

Mazrian grins.

You smile at Alisabeth, revealing the dimples in your cheeks.

Tankata puts his almanac in his hunting pack.

You ask, "Do any of you have any questions for me, as pertain to rakash?"

Roletiel gets a cup of hot coffee from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace.

Alisabeth puts her chips in some dark encompassing shadows of twilight dreamweave.

Dantia smiles.

Roletiel gets some fresh milk from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace.

Alisabeth puts her ale in some dark encompassing shadows of twilight dreamweave.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Alanarue takes a sip of her ale.

Roletiel takes a sip of his milk.

Alanarue leans on Roletiel.

Warbrolus takes a sip of his fratvarit.

Roletiel hugs Alanarue, who wraps her arms around Roletiel with a warm smile.

Tankata leans back against you with a tender smile.

Madigan puts his coffee in his traveler's pack.

Alisabeth puts her almanac in her encompassing shadows.

Alanarue just hugged Roletiel.

Ears tilted forward, Roletiel curls his tail around Alanarue's ankles loosely.

Madigan gets a cup of hot coffee from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace.

Alanarue grins, revealing her dimples.

Tankata whispers, "you were fantastic. You are fantastic."

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Madigan says, "Thank you for the coffee."

Madigan smiles at you.

Dantia asks you, "I don't think I've ever asked you, do you hold to the old ways and only collect favors from the Rakash immortals?"

Dantia raises an eyebrow in your direction.

You grin at Madigan, your dimples flashing into view.

Warbrolus says, "No. Thank you so much for doing this."

Alisabeth gets a finely woven cloth of ebon-hued silk skillfully embroidered with a familiar pattern of stars from inside her encompassing shadows.

Teyl grins at you.

Tankata says, "I have a question about whether we can bring the contents of the cloth back home, if it's not all used."

Tankata nods to you.

Teyl laughs!

Roletiel says to you, "Thank you for everything and for including me. I do appologize for being late."

Warbrolus chuckles at Tankata.

Roletiel takes a sip of his coffee.

Alanarue grins at Tankata, her dimples flashing into view.

Tankata grins at Warbrolus.

Tankata gets a cup of vanilla-spiced tea from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace.

Alanarue takes a sip of her ale.

Tankata takes a sip of his tea.

You say to Dantia, "I did at first, but not any longer. Rakash can only gain 6 favors from our gods..."

Warbrolus puts his fratvarit in his blue box.

Dantia gives a slight nod.

Kintryn takes a sip of her tea.

Roletiel takes a sip of his coffee.

Roletiel takes a sip of his milk.

You say, "And my lifestyle is not particularly conducive to that number."

Roletiel takes a sip of his coffee.

You chuckle.

Roletiel takes a sip of his milk.

Dantia grins at you.

Alanarue says to Tankata, "Make sure you get as many sandwiches as you can fit in your bags."

Alisabeth laughs!

Tankata grins at Alanarue.

You say, "Rakash favors are different than other favors."

Teyl gets a slice of strawberry cake imbued with sweet cardamom cream from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace.

Madigan grins at Alanarue.

Tankata takes a sip of his tea.

Teyl takes a bite of the cake.

You say, "There is reason we can only have 6.. but that is a very big story."

You chuckle.

Tankata says, "Chadatru will favor you, cause I asked him."

Tankata nods to you.

Roletiel gets a chocolate tart topped with strips of candied hot pepper from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace.

Roletiel takes a bite of the tart.

You say, "We do not put our experiences into orbs to gain rakash favors."

Dantia grins at Tankata.

You say, "We have an experience."

Tankata takes a sip of his tea.

Roletiel takes a sip of his coffee.

Dantia takes a sip of her water.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

You say, "There is a very realistic vision and it is intense."

You nod.

Tankata takes a sip of his tea.

Roletiel says, "This cup must go in my skull for special things to remember this night."

Teyl takes a bite of the cake.

Roletiel puts his cup in his seordmaor skull.

You chuckle.

Dantia asks you, "And I asked this earlier, but would you share with those who do not attend Theren meetings regularly how this packhouse came to be opened?"

Roletiel takes a sip of his milk.

You say, "Oh yes, well we bugged the ever living snot out of the baron with petitions."

Roletiel gets a brandy-soaked apple from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace.

Dantia laughs!

Madigan grins.

You flash a wide grin.

Dantia assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Roletiel assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Teyl grins.

Teyl takes a bite of the cake.

Roletiel takes a bite of the apple.

Aaiyaah asks, "Petitions?"

Aaiyaah says, "What is that."

Dantia laughs at Aaiyaah.

Teyl takes a bite of the cake.

Ruea chuckles at Aaiyaah.

Roletiel takes a bite of the apple.

Aaiyaah grins.

Teyl asks, "Oh is it time for petitions?"

You squint at Aaiyaah.

Tankata takes a sip of his tea.

Aaiyaah laughs!

Dantia laughs at Teyl.

You smirk.

Ruea carefully adjusts the fit of her peacock-hued dress, making sure the fabric falls perfectly into place. ( YAS QUEEN)

Teyl grins.

Teyl takes a bite of the cake.

Aaiyaah whistles a merry tune.

Roletiel grins.

Aaiyaah says, "Well look at the time..."

You say, "So I know many will need to be on their way soon ..."

You say, "Before we all break up for evening I wanted to once again thank you all for coming and sharing in this meal with me. Maybe it is Rakash pride but I wish to express to you all just how much you mean to me. You truly are my pack and while I think some of you may somewhat grasp meaning of that, I would invite you all next time you are in crossing to venture into Raven’s Court Art gallery."

Aaiyaah smiles at you.

Dantia says, "Well, the Rakash have been more and more active in the Theren commuity, and I think it's wonderful to see such representation."

Roletiel says, "So, I do have a question."

Tankata enfolds you in a warm embrace.

Dantia smiles at you.

You say, "There is painting there (lich 6011 Genie Crossing #534) and I would ask you all to do me honor of studying painting and when you look at this painting and take in its meaning.. understand this is what pack means to me, to all rakash. These are lengths I would go to for any one of you without hesitation, without fail, without regret or remorse. With smile I would face whatever came... Knowing what I stood for."

Warbrolus smiles at you.

Mazrian smiles at you.

Madigan smiles at you.

Teyl smiles at you.

Aaiyaah nods to you.

Aaiyaah stands up.

Madigan says, "Just so."

You say, "For in pack there is no lone wolf. Our greatest strength - our brothers and sisters. Bonds beyond blood, we are one. I am proud to call you all my pack, my brothers, my sisters, my family. Mrod watch over you all on your journeys tonight and may great pack protect us all."