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*** LOG CREATED 4/26/2022 ***  (Nilme's Perspective)

Location:

[Taelbert's Inn, Bar]
Bursts of laughter and excited shouts ring out from a game of dice being played at a corner table.  Other tables and chairs are scattered haphazardly through the room, but most of the regulars perch on high stools near the bar.  Apparently, the view of the buxom barmaid is more enticing from that angle.
You also see a blue-eyed ebony kitten, a tiny pink boar, a blue-eyed ebony kitten, an adorable jet black kitten, a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order, a Tavern Troupe refreshment cart with several things on it, a pristine white arctic bear with hoarfrost hues that is sitting, the menu and a barmaid.

Attendance:

Also here: Kaedan, Eurynomile, Nikabi Tokaru Ishimmer, Enelne's Son Hondashi, Trauma Prodigy Sukidesu, Musical Enthusiast Azume, Fire Witch Merilwen, Farceur Baylix, Stray Stelling, Apprentice Warrior Mage Anuril who is sitting, Carnage Darling Dantia, Sir Madigan, Athalli, Charmer Lindrista, Harmless Biomancer Kaelie, Saslisena, Pub Crawler Useff, Lady Knight Elurora, Bladesinger Sonatina, Squire Eskila, Little Howler Almarius, Moon Warrior Allye, Stardust Aetheline, Legendary Bard Cythra, Lord of Elamiri Gridaksma and Dancer Vixonia who is trailed by softly glowing silvery-blue musical notes.

Event:

Useff grins at you.
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You smile.
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Vixonia exclaims, "We'll be getting going in a little bit... but if you have a song, story or performance of some sort you want to share, give me a whisper!"
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Aetheline waves.
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Cythra hugs Useff, getting a smile in return.
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Almarius nods at Cythra, obviously agreeing with her views.
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Sonatina waves to Useff.
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Aetheline hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
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Vixonia gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
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Cythra hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
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You say, "Hello, all."
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Aetheline hugs Useff, getting a smile in return.
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Elurora hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
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Vixonia hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
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Almarius exclaims to Cythra, "Some of the bestest!"
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Elurora bows to Useff.
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Vixonia hugs Useff, who wraps his arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
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You hug Cythra who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of cherries clings to her fur.
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You hug Vixonia who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of cloves clings to her fur.
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Cythra nods to Almarius.
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You hug Elurora who gives you a smile in return.  A faint scent of honeysuckle clings to her skin.
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Sonatina waves to you.
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Useff smiles at Elurora.
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You hug Almarius who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of gingerbread clings to her skin.
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Useff hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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You wave to Sonatina.
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Cythra says, "I'm too shy for this kinda stuffs."
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Useff hugs Cythra, who wraps her arms around Useff with a warm smile.
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Allye beams at you!  What a warm feeling!
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Elurora asks Aetheline, "Are you singing?"
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You hug Allye who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of sea spray clings to her fur.
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Allye hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
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Allye hugs Useff, who wraps his arms around Allye with a warm smile.
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You grin at Cythra.
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Sonatina laughs at Cythra.
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Aetheline gasps!
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Useff grins.
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Cythra blinks.
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Useff smiles at Sonatina.
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Cythra laughs!
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Aetheline says to Elurora, "Me? Singing? Oh noooo."
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Almarius sweetly exclaims to you, "Sooo happy to see you and Nametag Man! Can't wait to hear and see what you have!"
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Vixonia giggles at Cythra.
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You say to Cythra, "Not THE Cythra. Never shy."
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Saslisena just arrived.

Aetheline shakes her head.
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Aetheline shakes her head.
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Lashes lowered modestly, Almarius gives a flirtatious smile as she sinks into a graceful curtsy.
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You gaze at Almarius.
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You see Little Howler Almarius Kendialahle, Candy Apple of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order, a Gnome Bard.
Almariuss eyes are large, extravagantly lashed and glassy, their unblinking brightness reminiscent of a doll's unnerving clarity.  Rosy, cherubic cheeks are stained with rouge in the form of perfect circles that frame pretty pink pouting lips.  A chain of braided primrose curls above her temples on either side, trailing down each cheek to the curve of her dimpled chin.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing a petite porcelain primrose, an indigo batiste gown trimmed in black lace, some black lace long gloves, some pristine white thigh-high stockings decorated with black bows and some polished black leather shoes.
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Elurora grins at Aetheline.
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Saslisena waves.
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Cythra grins at you.
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Sonatina snuggles up to Eskila.
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Almarius smiles at you, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
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Vixonia makes a rumbling noise of contentment in Saslisena's direction.
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Aetheline waves to Saslisena.
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Saslisena exclaims, "Hello everyone!"
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Vixonia hugs Saslisena, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
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Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
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Saslisena hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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Useff smiles at Saslisena.
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You sink down in a deep curtsy before Almarius, your lashes lowered.
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.You beam!
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You hug Saslisena who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of molasses clings to her skin.
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Allye beams at Saslisena!

Vixonia exclaims, "Yay and welcome!!"
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Saslisena hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
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Sonatina reaches over and grooms Eskila's ears for a moment, purring softly.
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Cythra says to you, "But someone told me I am a few apples shy of a cart."
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Almarius exclaims to Saslisena, "OHhhh Sassy! What a wondaful surprise! Sooo happy to see you!"
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Lashes lowered modestly, Almarius gives a flirtatious smile as she sinks into a graceful curtsy.
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Elurora bows to Saslisena.
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Saslisena grins at Almarius.
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You say to Cythra, "Apples are easy to come by."
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You grin at Cythra.
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Cythra laughs!
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Saslisena waves to Elurora.
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Elurora comes and stands near you.
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You smile at Elurora.
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You hug Aetheline who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of copper clings to her skin.
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Saslisena exclaims to Almarius, "I can't miss singing!"
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You smile.
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Aetheline beams at you!  What a warm feeling!
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Aetheline catches you up in a fierce embrace, swinging you around exuberantly.
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You ask Elurora, "How are you doing?"
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Aetheline puts her scroll in her patched gearbag.
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Vixonia quietly says to herself, "Mmmm... tonight we have formally polite dollie..."
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You grin at Aetheline.
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Aetheline giggles at Vixonia.
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You see Moon Warrior Allye Karayilma, Treasurer of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order, a Prydaen.
Allyes eyes are large, extravagantly lashed and glassy, their unblinking brightness reminiscent of a doll's unnerving clarity.  Rosy, cherubic cheeks are stained with rouge in the form of perfect circles that frame pretty pink pouting lips.  A chain of braided primrose curls above her temples on either side, trailing down each cheek to the curve of her dimpled chin.
She is in good shape.

She is holding an iroko comb with wide teeth in her right hand.
She is wearing a petite porcelain primrose, an indigo batiste gown trimmed in black lace, some black lace long gloves, some pristine white thigh-high stockings decorated with black bows and some polished black leather shoes.
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Almarius grins at Saslisena, her dimples flashing into view.
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.n at which you perform it.
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.Elurora says to you, "I just saw Bel, so good."
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Almarius exclaims to Saslisena, "That's wondaful to hear! Means I can see you now!"
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Almarius shakes her hair out.
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Elurora asks you, "How are you?"
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Allye beams at Almarius!
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Saslisena nods at Almarius, obviously agreeing with her views.
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Almarius grins at Allye, her dimples flashing into view.
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Allye stands near Almarius.
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Allye brushes out Almarius's hair.
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You exclaim, "I'm doing very well. Thank you!"
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..You say, "Awwww."
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Almarius grins at Allye, her dimples flashing into view.
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Almarius lets out a sigh of contentment.
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Almarius hums cheerfully to herself.
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You say, "Next time you see her give her our love."
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Aetheline gets a bear talisman from inside her patched gearbag.
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Gridaksma shakes his head as if clearing it.
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Vixonia exclaims, "Now I know that a few of you are planning on singing, but so far we only have two on the list!"
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Elurora gets a small dogwood token from inside her encompassing shadows.
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Elurora asks Aetheline, "Would you find this something you'd like?"
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Vixonia exclaims, "Careful or you wind up with the All Vixonia Show!"
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Aetheline giggles.
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Elurora offers Aetheline a small dogwood token.
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Aetheline gasps!
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Aetheline accepts Elurora's dogwood token.
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Vixonia whispers, "Together or solo?"
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Useff says, "Oh that would be swell."
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Useff grins at Vixonia.
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Almarius giggles at Vixonia.
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Aetheline exclaims, "Oooh yes!"
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Elurora says, "I'd go to a Miss Vixonia show."
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Elurora nods to Vixonia.
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Sonatina says to Vixonia, "That would be fine."
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Vixonia giggles at Useff.
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Almarius nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
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Aetheline pulls Elurora to her in a tight hug.
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Cythra gives Almarius a most suspicious look.
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Elurora smiles at Aetheline.
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Elurora wraps her arm around Aetheline's shoulder in a friendly hug.
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Almarius blinks at Cythra.
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Cythra hums to herself.
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Vixonia says, "Oof... that was supposed to be a threat..."
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Vixonia frowns, shaking her head with an expression of exasperation before resting her face in the palm of her hand.
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Sonatina grins.
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Sonatina leans on Eskila.
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Eskila wearily says, "Maybe i can sing my song... but i need to change it a little after this time."
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Elurora giggles at Vixonia.
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Almarius grins at Vixonia, her dimples flashing into view.
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Elurora slowly says to Vixonia, "You may need to work on your threats, Miss."
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Allye giggles.
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Eskila wearily says, "My empath song is bad to sing."
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Aetheline beams!
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Aetheline begins bouncing up and down like a little kid!
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Allye puts her comb in her berry picking basket.
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Almarius sweetly exclaims to Sonatina, "Ohhhh evah so happy to see you! Thank ya soo much for coming!"

You smile at Elurora.
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Cythra angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Eskila.
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Aetheline exclaims to Elurora, "Ooooh that is awesome, thank you!"
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Aetheline begins bouncing up and down like a little kid!
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Aetheline says, "Now I gotta go die."
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Almarius curtsies.
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Elurora smiles at Aetheline.
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Aetheline rubs her hands together.
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.Elurora says to Aetheline, "You like then?  Good."
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Cythra blinks.
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Aetheline beams at Elurora!
.Aetheline nods emphatically.
Almarius blinks.
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Eskila raises her hand and beckons that she is ready.
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A well-dressed servant wanders in, directing a pair of workers as they carry in a Tavern Troupe refreshment cart and set it down.  "Compliments of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order," she says before wandering off.

Eskila wearily exclaims, "Gifts!!"
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Useff pats a Tavern Troupe refreshment cart.
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Aetheline gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
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Aetheline lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
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TA well-dressed servant wanders in, directing a pair of workers as they carry in a box of gifts and set it down.  "Compliments of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order," she says before wandering off.

Aetheline just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Elurora just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Almarius just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Aetheline exclaims, "Ooooo a tambourine!"
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Allye just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

The metal discs on Aetheline's acanth tambourine jingle merrily as she shakes it.
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The metal discs on Almarius's acanth tambourine jingle merrily as she shakes it.
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Aetheline giggles.
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Sonatina just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Saslisena just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Vixonia exclaims, "Feel free to gab a gift and some snacks while we wait!"
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Cythra just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Vixonia just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Saslisena dances about with her acanth tambourine.
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Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
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Aetheline begins clapping a rhythm and nods to her arctic bear.  It rears up on its hind legs and begins to dance around the area, growling in time with Aetheline's clapping.  It begins to approach Aetheline with the obvious intent of making her its partner.  Seeing this, Aetheline stops clapping and her bear ends the dance with as much grace as a bear can muster.
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Allye exclaims, "How pretty!"
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Sonatina examines an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms.
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Elurora puts her tambourine in a spherical eddy of flowering dogwood branches embracing a ball of golden light.
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Vixonia gently sets an acanth tambourine into her musician's case.
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The metal discs on Allye's acanth tambourine jingle merrily as she shakes it.
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Aetheline gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
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Almarius says to Vixonia, "Bestest gift! Soo amazing."
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The metal discs on Cythra's acanth tambourine jingle merrily as she shakes it.
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Almarius puts her tambourine in her pink cupcake.
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Allye puts her tambourine in her silveress handbag.
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Saslisena puts her tambourine in a vivid butterfly-shaped handbag accented with a multitude of gemstones.
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Cythra says, "I think my tambourine is out of tune."
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Cythra hums to herself.
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.Sonatina puts her tambourine in her frock coat.
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Aetheline giggles at Cythra.
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Vixonia says, "We have Emyrose to thank for this lovely tambourine! She did an amazing job."
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Aetheline says, "Ooo."
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Useff just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Cythra says, "She very did."
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Saslisena hums happily to herself.
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Useff says, "Oh wow."
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Allye beams!
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Allye nods in agreement.
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Useff flashes a mischievous grin as he balances his acanth tambourine on the palm of his hand, giving it a quick spin that sets it to twirling in a pulsing maelstrom of color.  As it slows down, he grabs it from the air and displays it with a flourish.

Allye beams at Useff!
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Aetheline gives an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms a hug!
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Cythra says to Aetheline, "It's better than a cowbell without a beater.  Gotta whack yourself in the head with it."
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Cythra exclaims, "Bonk!"
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Useff grins at Cythra.
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You reach into a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order and feel around for a moment.  Your hand closes around something!  As you slowly pull your arm free, you find yourself with an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms!

Aetheline giggles at Cythra.
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Elurora giggles at Cythra.
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look tam
The circle of wood holds a hint of clean scent that lingers somewhere between that of cedar and eucalyptus.  Cymbals of etched silver are evenly spaced around the instrument, jiggling musically with the slightest movement.  Stretched across the top is a piece of fine white leather painted with a rainbow of blooms, each displaying the rich hues of a lifelike flower.  At the heart of the image, a small nightingale is depicted perched amid the petals.
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Vixonia nods to you.
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Cythra says to Useff, "Showoff."
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Cythra hums to herself.

Useff hums to himself.
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Vixonia giggles at Cythra.

You grin at Useff.
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Almarius giggles at Cythra.

Elurora says to Useff, "I think if I tried that, we'd have a broken instrument."
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Cythra exclaims, "But zills..  now that's a skill..  Ting!"
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Elurora grins at Useff.

Cythra hums to herself.

Arvious just arrived.

Aetheline giggles.
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Arvious leans against a Tavern Troupe refreshment cart.
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Hatham nods to Salubrie.

Arvious just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Cythra examines an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms.
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Arvious puts her tambourine in her silver backpack.
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Elurora smiles at you.
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You smile.
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Cythra seems to be trying to figure out how to turn an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms.
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Nikabi Tokaru Ishimmer just arrived.

You gently set an acanth tambourine into the musician's case.
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You smile.
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Arvious just left.

You smile.
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Aetheline puts her tambourine in her patched gearbag.
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Vixonia exclaims, "So we have 4 performances lined up so far!  Please whisper me if you'd like to join in the fun!"
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Cythra puts her tambourine in her velvet case.
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Saslisena ponders.
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Saslisena pats herself down looking for something!
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Ishimmer hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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Cythra asks, "Can I whisper for other people?"
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Vixonia hugs Ishimmer, who wraps his arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.

You grin at Cythra.
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Vixonia perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Ishimmer.
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Vixonia exclaims to Ishimmer, "I am so glad you could make it!"
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Ishimmer trills softly at Vixonia.
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You stand near Useff.
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You smile.

Ishimmer says, "Happy i did."
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Vixonia grins at Ishimmer.
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Cythra says to you, "I get silly when I stay up late."
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You grin at Cythra.
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Ishimmer leans on Vixonia.
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You say, "The world can use more silly."
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Cythra seems to be waiting for something.
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You smile at Cythra.
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Cythra grins.

An off-key warble distracts you as you overhear folks laughing and chatting nearby.  "Oh, that will never do!  Come on!  The Tavern Troupe is hosting a Song Circle at Taelbert's Inn in Crossing and everyone is invited...even those that can't sing.  I guess that means you!"  More laughter is heard as the voices fade into the distance.  [OOC:  Join us at 10:00 PM Eastern.  Use DIR Taelbert's and once inside, go west.]

Cythra says, "Not the reply I expected."
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Cythra is giggling at you.
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Aetheline asks Elurora, "Are you going to sing?"
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Almarius giggles.

Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Elurora!
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Elurora shakes her head at Aetheline.
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Aetheline begins pouting.
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Elurora says to Aetheline, "I've never sung."

Almarius grins at Sonatina, her dimples flashing into view.
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Cythra exclaims to Elurora, "First time?  Nice!"
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Aetheline exclaims to Elurora, "It's a great time to start!"
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Vixonia exclaims, "Welcome everyone to another fun packed Tavern Troupe Song Circle!"
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Elurora laughs at Cythra.
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Cythra giggles.
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Useff grins at Cythra.
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You let out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
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Xylia just arrived.

Elurora says, "I don't even know any songs."
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Elurora just nudged Aetheline.
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Eskila wearily asks Sonatina, "Sad song or empath song?"
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Harmless Biomancer Kaelie just arrived, leading her group.

Useff puts his tambourine in an effervescent eddy of honey-hued light captured by a sungold frame.
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Aetheline giggles.
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Xylia patters east.

Anuril casually observes the area.
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Anuril just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Atvus hiccups.
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Vixonia says, "Like I mentioned, if you'd like to join in the fun, please whisper me and I will put you into the rotation."
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Almarius blinks.
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Cythra says to Elurora, "Don't worry, I whispered for you."
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Atvus just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Elurora glances at Cythra.
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Aetheline beams at Cythra!
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Elurora glances at Vixonia.
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You grin at Elurora.
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Atvus says, "Ooh."
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Vixonia perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Atvus.
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Aetheline holds her hand out towards Cythra for a highfive.
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The metal discs on Atvus's acanth tambourine jingle merrily as he shakes it.
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Cythra looks at Elurora, obviously trying not to grin.
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Elurora says to Cythra, "This could go badly."
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You pat Elurora on the back.
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Vixonia beams at Kaelie!
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Atvus puts his tambourine in his rucksack.

You say to Elurora, "I have faith in you."
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You grin at Elurora.
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Elurora grins at you.
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Kaelie gently kisses Vixonia on the cheek.
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Cythra and Aetheline highfive each other.
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Allye giggles.
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Sonatina snuggles up to Eskila.
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Kaelie hugs Cythra, who wraps her arms around Kaelie with a warm smile.
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Useff nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.
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Elurora says to you, "You have faith in just about everyone, Miss."

Vixonia exclaims, "Please do grab a gift and some food and drink while we get started!"
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You grin at Elurora.
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Cythra hugs Kaelie, who wraps her arms around Cythra with a warm smile.
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Useff says to Elurora, "This is true."
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Anuril says, "Oh, hey, it's THE Cythra. This ought to be good."
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Elurora bows to Kaelie.
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Anuril winks.

Cythra says to Elurora, "For me."

You say to Elurora, "Fair point."

You grin.
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Saslisena ponders singing
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Vixonia makes a rumbling noise of contentment in Kaelie's direction.
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Elurora bows to Anuril.
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You smile at Useff.
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Cythra grins at Anuril.
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Vixonia grins at Anuril.
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Saslisena whispers a prayer from her mouth into the wind, certain it will reach Enelne's ear.
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Anuril nods to Elurora.

Eskila hugs Anuril, getting a smile in return.
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Cythra says to Hatham, "I told you I was famous."
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Almarius waves to Anuril.
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Cythra just hugged Anuril.

Anuril beams at Almarius!

You give Almarius a smooch.  Mmmmmwa!
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Vixonia exclaims, "So I am going to start off with a little something different tonight... and it has a bit of a story to it!"

You beam at Vixonia!
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Aetheline lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Vixonia!
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Eskila just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Allye beams at Vixonia!

Almarius sweetly exclaims to Anuril, "Hello!! So wondaful to see you again! Thank you for joining us!"
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Lashes lowered modestly, Almarius gives a flirtatious smile as she sinks into a graceful curtsy.
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Eskila puts her tambourine in her shoulder pack.
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Cythra asks, "Does she mean Anuril?"
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Aetheline giggles at Almarius.
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Almarius hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
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You smile at Almarius.

You gaze at Vixonia.

The metal discs on Anuril's acanth tambourine jingle merrily as he shakes it.
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Allye giggles at Almarius.
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Vixonia says, "Recently we had a Prydaen Festival of sorts with a few of the orders and one of the things that happened was a song and story contest."

Sonatina just hugged Anuril.

Almarius grins at you, her dimples flashing into view.
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Allye grins at Vixonia.
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Sonatina studies the faces around her.

Cythra says to Anuril, "You have to admit, you're a little different and have a bit of a story."
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Anuril grins at Sonatina.

Sonatina trills softly at Ishimmer.

Hatham grins at Cythra.
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Anuril smirks at Cythra.
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Almarius blinks.
.
You hug Almarius who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of gingerbread clings to her skin.

Cythra grins.

Almarius hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
.
Vixonia says, "One of the winners of the contest, told a bit of a cryptic tale of one of his ancestors that triggered a memory in me... of a song I heard once LONG ago."
.
Ishimmer directs a welcoming chuff at Sonatina.
.
Elurora gazes at Vixonia.
.
Cythra angles her ears forward in curiosity.
.
Hatham quietly says to Cythra, "Never a doubt in my mind."
.
Cythra giggles.
.
Anuril takes a sip of his wine.

Sir Madigan just arrived, leading his group.

Madigan raises his hand in a quick salute.

Madigan smiles.
.
Cythra curtsies.
.
Madigan bows to you.

You smile.
.
Dantia smiles.
.
Vixonia says, "So I did some digging and I found the tale that I had heard... and I wanted to share it with you!  My people have a strong history of using song and stories to share our communal history and this is a good example of what it can mean."
.
Cythra curtsies to Madigan.
.
Madigan shakes Useff's hand.

Useff smiles at Madigan.
.
You curtsy to Madigan.

Cythra waves to Dantia.
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Madigan!

You hug Dantia who gives you a smile in return.  A faint scent of dahlias clings to her skin.
.
Useff smiles at Dantia.

You smile.
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Dantia!
.
Madigan bows to Aetheline.
.
Allye smiles at Vixonia.
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!

Allye nods to Vixonia.
.
Elurora smiles at Dantia.
.
Elurora bows to Dantia.

Vixonia trills softly at Madigan.

Anuril observes Vixonia with fascination.
.
You smile at Vixonia.
.
Aetheline beams at Vixonia!
.
Cythra nods to Vixonia.
.
Vixonia beams at Dantia!

Dantia waves.

You gaze thoughtfully at Vixonia.
.
Allye's tail undulates lazily through the air.
.
Anuril takes a seat near an oak table.

Madigan quietly says, "Hello everyone. Sorry to interrupt."
.
Ishimmer waves to Madigan.
.
Vixonia says, "The story I'm about to tell you is truth, from the perspective of the one that lived it.  I am not the author of the tale... so as is the tradition of my people, this is how it was told to me and so is how I will tell it to you."

Saslisena nods to Madigan.
.
Ishimmer leans on Dantia.

Atvus renders Madigan an awkward salute, nearly poking his eye out with his thumb.
.
Dantia smiles at Ishimmer.
.
Vixonia smiles just a little and pauses briefly, then adds...
.
Vixonia says, "Yes, some versions are different of this fairly well known tale... but for the first time the criminal himself is sharing his tale from his own point of view... and few can argue with that."
.
Atvus wraps his arms around Dantia, giving Dantia a great big bear hug!
.
Dantia grins at Atvus.

Vixonia says, "He's confessed that he does hope some learn from what has happened, and that history never repeats itself. I too raise my voice in those hopes... and with that, I present to you... Meerc's Tale."

Elurora raises an eyebrow in Vixonia's direction.
.
Allye grins at Vixonia.
.
Aetheline cocks her head at Vixonia.

Vixonia smiles faintly for a moment but her smile fades as she begins to strum a slow, haunting tune on her lyre... her demeanor growing still and somber.

Vixonia quietly sings in a soprano voice:

    "Beware of the light in the shadow of moons
     Beware the madness it brings
     So sweet is the light in the shadow of moons
     How lovely the music it sings
     Beware of the light.. beware the light
      
     In the darkness of... the moons"


Vixonia enigmatically says, "Our story begins with the alignment of the moons, and evil that rises within... An evil that all possess... but few are aware of.  An evil that can twist and warp the mind into thinking that the path they step down is justified, in spite of any light of reason that might scream 'No!'."
.
Vixonia sings in a soprano voice:

    "The plan was simple, it should have worked
     Destroy the Barrier, then the Evil that lurked
     The only thing standing in my way
     Were souls... simple souls
      
     Merely the souls of the Elders."

Vixonia twitches an ear nervously.
.
Elurora blinks.
.
Vixonia coughs.
.
Almarius blinks.
.
Aetheline widens her eyes like a lunatic.
.
Cythra quirks her ears outward in surprise.
.
Eskila pushes her spectacles up the bridge of her nose.
.
Anuril quietly asks, "Is the evil raisins?"
.
Salubrie leans on Hatham.
.
Vixonia sings in a soprano voice:

    "The moons were in line
     And they spoke in my mind
     Vague whisperings of plans... of designs
     Soon it was clear as the timing grew near
     In the Moonlight was written the signs"

Anuril takes a sip of his wine.
.
Dantia smiles at Hatham.
.
Vixonia smiles rather vaguely as she glances about, her eyes seeming dark and furtive... her shoulders slumping as her mane falls forward putting her features into shadow as she speaks so soft as to be barely heard.
.
Vixonia quietly says, "All Prydaen's know the story of the Great Barrier... how it is tied up with the souls of the Elders of the Rakash and the Prydaen... as long as they stand tall... so does the Barrier stay strong and bar the evil from this land."

Vixonia sadly says, "However, it always keeps us from our homeland... this must change... it..."
.
Vixonia firmly says, "...must..."
.
Aetheline quietly says to Anuril, "Raisins *are* evil."
.
Vixonia emphatically exclaims, "CHANGE!"
.
Aetheline nods to Anuril.
.
Vixonia blinks.
.
Vixonia blinks.

You gaze at Vixonia.
.
Vixonia narrows her eyes.

Vixonia helplessly sings in a soprano voice:

    "I never heard the Madness approaching
     Not once did I know it was there
     The whispers were sweet, but demanding
     I obeyed without thought... without care"

Allye quirks her ears outward for a moment, blinking in surprise at Vixonia.

Vixonia sighs.
.
A tear runs down Vixonia's face.
.
Eskila looks at Aetheline and applauds!
.
Vixonia sadly says, "I planned it so carefully, it all went so well... the Rakash Elders fell, unknowing that the hand that held the blade was controlled by my own mind."
.
Cythra jumps back from Vixonia!
.
Aetheline giggles at Eskila.
.
Vixonia's ears droop for a moment.
.
Vixonia's shoulders bow as if under some great burden.
.
Vixonia inhales a great swallow of air.
.
Aetheline gazes at Vixonia.
.
Vixonia enigmatically says, "Then it was time... for the Prydaens to die... and die they did... except the one that I desired the most..."
.
Vixonia casually observes the area.
.
Aetheline widens her eyes like a lunatic.
.
Vixonia asks, "Why?"

Vixonia shrugs.

Vixonia chuckles.
.
Vixonia matter-of-factly says, "I don't even remember the slight, only the feeling and it didn't matter why... only... how... and the how... lost me my very soul."
.
Almarius blinks at Vixonia.
.
Vixonia sighs.
.
Allye trills, her ears relaxing minutely back against her head.
.
A tear runs down Vixonia's face.
.
Vixonia hauntingly sings in a soprano voice:

    "He was my friend, long before
     How could I use him so?
     My heart cried out, brief sanity returned
     But then Madness whispered one last time
     As it bent me to it's will
     I bent him to mine..."
.
Vixonia slowly empties her lungs.
.
Vixonia's shoulders bow as if under some great burden.
.
Vixonia quietly says, "The plan failed, somehow and the Elder lived... the Barrier still stood but for me it was too late... too late indeed."
.
Aetheline frowns.
.
Vixonia casually observes the area.
.
Vixonia perks up her ears, glancing around alertly.
.
Vixonia sings in a soprano voice:

    "They held a trial, I was not there
     They condemned my soul but I could not care
     I was already gone, lost from the start
     Lost the moment Madness covered my heart
      
     Now they call me... Cemsiat"

Vixonia ponders in silence, pausing for a long moment to allow you to absorb all that you have just learned as her haunting tune goes on.
.
Aetheline winces.
.
Allye nods to Vixonia.
.
Vixonia quietly says, "At this, he fell silent... the man that told all... and he asked me to share what I'd heard."
.
Anuril raises an eyebrow.
.
Vixonia says, "So I share with you now, my kin, so that you might learn from this... pardon is not sought, nor judgement withheld... only this... this one simple thing."

Vixonia inhales a great swallow of air.
.
Vixonia smiles as best she can, her eyes imploring as she seems to gaze into your very soul.
.
Vixonia quietly says, "Never let this happen... ever... again."
.
Vixonia slowly empties her lungs.
.
Vixonia sadly sings in a soprano voice:

    "He still walks among us, but he is not of us
     Never again to be kin
     But still as we shun him
     Let us please... learn from him
     And never ever let this happen... again."

Sonatina gets a glass of glowing absinthe from inside her dreamweave lootsack.
.
Allye trills softly at Vixonia.
.
Cythra sniffles.

You gaze at Vixonia.

Aetheline nods to Vixonia.
.
Vixonia quietly sings in a soprano voice:

    "Beware of the light in the shadow of moons
     Beware the madness it brings
     So sweet is the light in the shadow of moons
     How lovely the music it sings
     Beware of the light... beware the light
      
     In the darkness of... the moons"

Vixonia smiles very softly as she lifts her face again, gazing up into the heavens and her fingers fall still... the tune fading away as her song ends on a sad note.
.
With a graceful flutter of her hands, Vixonia sinks down in a formal curtsy.
.
Elurora furrows her brow.
.
Allye looks at Vixonia and applauds!

Elurora looks at Vixonia and applauds!
.
You hug Vixonia who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of cloves clings to her fur.
.
Raising his Bardic blue wine to Vixonia, Anuril gives her a toast.
.
Aetheline looks at Vixonia and applauds!
.
Madigan gets a monogrammed cup of steaming hot coffee from inside his traveler's pack.
.
Cythra looks at Vixonia and applauds!
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Raising his strong coffee to Vixonia, Madigan gives her a toast.
.
Sonatina lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Useff says to Vixonia, "Wow."

You say to Vixonia, "That was very powerful."
.
Atvus raises his hand in an imaginary toast.
You hear a distant but hearty chuckle as a mug of Cinnamon-Peach mead appears in Atvus's right hand!

Allye says, "So haunting."
.
Salubrie looks at Vixonia and applauds!
.
Useff applauds.
.
Raising his Cinnamon-Peach mead to Vixonia, Atvus gives her a toast.
.
You nod at Useff, in complete agreement with his views.
.
Almarius hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
.
Cythra sniffles.

Elurora nods to Allye.
.
Vixonia nods in agreement.
.
Kaelie looks at Vixonia and applauds!

Hatham looks at Vixonia and applauds!
.
Raising her glowing absinthe to Vixonia, Sonatina gives her a toast.
.
Almarius exclaims to Vixonia, "You're soo amazing!"
.
Allye smiles.

You gaze into Vixonia's eyes and applaud her heartily.
.
Almarius beams at Vixonia!

Ishimmer beams at Vixonia!

Sonatina takes a sip of her absinthe.

Vixonia says, "It stuck in my mind from when I was very young... I had to find it again so I could share and we can remember."
.
Dantia smiles at Madigan.
.
Elurora quietly says to Aetheline, "And that's why her threat failed."
.
Cythra nods in agreement.
.
Atvus studies the faces around him.

Almarius smiles at Vixonia, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
.
Sonatina moves a glass of glowing absinthe to her left hand.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "I hope you enjoyed!"
.
Sonatina gets a Taffelberry fizz from atop the bar.

Anuril takes a sip of his wine.
.
Madigan gently kisses Dantia on the cheek.
.
Aetheline grins at Elurora, her dimples flashing into view.
.
You hug Vixonia who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of cloves clings to her fur.
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Sonatina offers Eskila a Taffelberry fizz.
.
Cythra nods to Vixonia.

Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!

Eskila accepts Sonatina's Taffelberry fizz.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Alrighty!  We have a few new faces, so again I will say that if you'd like to join in the line up, please whisper to me!"

Sonatina moves a glass of glowing absinthe to her right hand.
.
Ishimmer looks at Vixonia and applauds!

Sonatina looks around at something that you can't see, laughing softly in amazement.

Vixonia exclaims, "But in the mean time... let's welcome Almarius and Allye to center circle!"
.
Cythra gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
You grin.
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!

Hatham gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!

You stand near Useff.

Vixonia lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!
.
Madigan applauds.
.
Vixonia lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
.
Sonatina lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
.
Cythra says, "Glad I dint have to follow that."
.
Anuril lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!
.
Cythra hums to herself.
.
Sonatina lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!

Aetheline nods at Cythra, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Vixonia giggles at Cythra.
.
Stray Stelling just arrived, leading his group.

You let out a hearty cheer for Almarius!
.
Baylix shoves futilely at Hatham.

You let out a hearty cheer for Allye!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Stelling!
.
Stelling lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!

Madigan grins at Stelling.
.
A tiny pink boar trots into the room.

Baylix blinks.
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Baylix!
.
Vixonia leans on Stelling.

Saslisena cocks her head.
.
Baylix pulls Hatham towards her!
.
Useff grins at Stelling.
.
Baylix hugs Hatham, who wraps his arms around Baylix with a warm smile.

Ishimmer jumps back from Baylix!

Baylix futilely tries to brush some of her hat's points out of her face, but they only flop back a moment later, their bells jingling merrily.
.
Madigan snaps to attention and hails Stelling with a crisp hand salute.
.
You pull Baylix to you in a tight hug.
.
Ishimmer grins.
.
Baylix gives her jester's tunic a vigorous shake, setting off a merry jingle!
.
Stelling hugs Vixonia, who wraps her arms around Stelling with a warm smile.

You beam at Baylix!
.
Vixonia says to Stelling, "You're late!  Just missed my song."
.
Baylix wraps her arms around you, giving you a great big bear hug!
.
Elurora bows to Stelling.
.
Almarius hugs Baylix, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
.
Vixonia sighs dramatically.
.
Stelling loudly boos Vixonia.
.
Salubrie stands near Hatham.
.
Baylix begins pouting.
.
Stelling winks at Elurora.
.
Almarius hugs Stelling, who wraps his arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
.
Vixonia hugs Baylix, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
.
Vixonia hugs Stelling, who wraps his arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.

Allye hugs Baylix, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
.
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Stelling.
.
Allye hugs Stelling, who wraps his arms around Allye with a warm smile.
.
Allye giggles.

Stelling says to Vixonia, "You'll have to do it again."
.
Baylix hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
.
Stelling nods in agreement.
.
Stelling hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
.
Baylix hugs Useff, getting a smile in return.

Stelling hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Stelling with a warm smile.
.
Stelling just hugged Aetheline.
.
Ishimmer pats Stelling on the back.
.
Useff hugs Baylix, who wraps her arms around Useff with a warm smile.

You smile at Useff.
.
Useff nods at Stelling, obviously agreeing with his views.

Stelling lays his palms against Useff's in a quick, yet deliberate movement.
.
Stelling pats Ishimmer on the back.
.
Aetheline wraps her arms around Stelling, giving Stelling a great big bear hug!

You hug Stelling who gives you a smile in return.  A faint scent of weapon oil clings to his skin.
.
(Vixonia turns to watch Allye and Almarius perform after the hugs are doled out.)
.
Hatham leans on Salubrie.
.
Ishimmer sticks his tongue out at Stelling.

You gaze at Allye.

You gaze at Almarius.
.
Baylix just hugged Ishimmer.

You nibble your lip thoughtfully.
.
Baylix gets a jovial jester doll dressed in jade from inside her busker's kit.

Dantia grins at Madigan.

As Baylix gives her jester doll a hug, it emits a plaintive, "Mama."
.
Ishimmer hugs Baylix, who wraps her arms around Ishimmer with a warm smile.

Baylix winks.
.
Ishimmer chuckles.
.
Elurora grins at Baylix.
.
Almarius brightly exclaims, "Hi, I'm Primrose!"
.
Allye brightly exclaims, "Hi, I'm Primrose!"

Lashes lowered modestly, Almarius gives a flirtatious smile as she sinks into a graceful curtsy.
.
Lashes lowered modestly, Allye gives a flirtatious smile as she sinks into a graceful curtsy.
.
Elurora blinks.

Aetheline widens her eyes like a lunatic.
.
Cythra blinks.
.
Aetheline stands near Elurora.
.
(Almarius slowly reaches her hand up to cover her mouth, her shoulders rising and falling in playful laughter.  Facing Allye, Almarius gives a gentle smile and a slight nod towards her partner before adjusting her gloves.)
.
Elurora grins at Aetheline.

Saslisena ponders.
.
Almarius sweetly sings in a sopranino voice:

    "Pretty, pretty Primrose. So shiny and dear!
     Her wide, guileless eyes, brightened by cheer.
     Pretty, pretty Primrose. She's ready to play!
     Your bestest best friend, today and always."

Hatham giggles at Salubrie.

Salubrie grins at Hatham, her dimples flashing into view.

Baylix gazes at Almarius in wonder.
.
Fire Witch Merilwen just arrived.

Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Merilwen!
.
Merilwen joins Stelling's group.
.
(Allye also giggles demurely, her hand covering her mouth and muffling a delicate shimmer of a laugh.  She gives a small tug to one of her long lace gloves as it begins to slip, turning to Almarius with a soft, matching smile.)
.
Merilwen grins.
.
Baylix just took the hand of Merilwen and gently kissed the back of it.
.
Merilwen just nudged Stelling.

Baylix winks at Merilwen.
.
Merilwen snuggles up to Baylix.
.
Merilwen starts and looks about curiously.
.
Merilwen just hugged Aetheline.

Merilwen grins.
.
Allye sweetly sings in a soprano voice:

    "Pretty, pretty Primrose.  So shiny and dear!
     Her wide, guileless eyes, brightened by cheer.
     Pretty, pretty Primrose.  She's ready to play!
     Your bestest best friend, today and always."

Anuril takes a sip of his wine.
.
Cythra grins.
.
(Almarius's wide gaze lands upon a pair of black leather shoes lying at her feet, and she plops down onto the ground, staring at them helplessly.)
.
Carnage Darling Dantia goes east.

(Allye bounces over to Almarius and kneels before her, gingerly putting on the shoes for her.)

(Almarius's smile broadens as she stands and finds that the shoes are slightly too large, wobbling a bit as her toes wiggle within.)

Aetheline quietly says to Elurora, "I feel like this isn't going to end well.."
.
Ssdrathin just arrived.

Aetheline shifts her weight.
.
Almarius cheerfully sings in a sopranino voice:

    "Bend me and pose me however you like,
     Pick out my shoes, and then lace them tight.
     Remove my hats to brush out my curls.
     You can even give me a big ole' twirl!"

Elurora gives Aetheline a slight nod.

Elurora grins at Aetheline.

With a big smile, Almarius begins to spin around.  She turns faster and faster before losing her balance and stumbling into Vixonia.  Almarius quickly wobbles to her feet, cheeks pink with embarrassment.
.
Merilwen grins at Almarius.

Almarius blinks at Vixonia.
.
Almarius blinks at Vixonia.

Vixonia blinks.
.
A delighted smile illuminates Allye's features as her gaze falls upon Vixonia.

You pat Vixonia on the back.

You edge away from Vixonia.
.
Atvus takes a sip of his mead.
.
(Allye seems to notice Vixonia at the same time as Almarius, her lips falling open into a tiny "o" as she stares in wonder at the beautiful Prydaen woman.)

Vixonia quirks her ears outward in surprise.

Aetheline covers her eyes with her hand.

Cythra giggles.

Vixonia twitches an ear nervously.

(Almarius tilts her head coquettishly at Vixonia as her perfectly pouting lips stretch into a bright grin.  Her voice joins Allye's to exclaim in cheerful unison, "Would you like to be my friend?")

Merilwen grins at Ishimmer.
.
Almarius glances at Allye.
.
Merilwen just nudged Ishimmer.
.
Allye glances at Almarius.
.
Aetheline exclaims to Vixonia, "Say no!!"

Ishimmer leans on Merilwen.
.
Allye clears her throat.
.
Cythra laughs!
.
Vixonia fidgets nervously.
.
Anuril grins.

Allye over-joyously sings in a soprano voice:

    "I'll love you forever, then I'll love you some more.
     Just promise that I'm the only one you'll adore.
     You can look all about, but you'd best just believe,
     You'll never find another friend quite like me!"

Vixonia asks, "Um... maybe?"
.
Aetheline winces.
.
Cythra appears to be trying hard not to grin.
.
Merilwen grins at Vixonia.

(Allye totters toward Vixonia, nudging Alma out of the way with her hip.  She spreads her arms out with a beaming smile, as if seeking a hug.  One hand flies back to knock Alma's curls slightly out of place... unintentionally, probably.)

Athalli grins.
.
Ishimmer chuckles.
.
Elurora covers her mouth with her hand.

Elurora giggles.

Empath Syen just arrived.

(Almarius stumbles back a few steps before catching herself.  She looks up at Allye's back with her unblinking gaze, and she sashays past her rival's reach to stand before Vixonia.  With a sudden jerk of her head, she bumps Allye with a hard thump and sings out with her voice a little louder.)
.
Vixonia quietly says to herself, "Oh no..."
.
Ssdrathin goes east.

Syen closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

Empath Syen goes east.

Almarius sings in a sopranino voice:

    "Pretty, pretty Primrose.  So shiny and dear!
     Happy at last, now that I have you so near.
     Pretty, pretty Primrose. I'm ready to play!
     We're bestest best friends, today and always."


Aetheline quietly says, "I tried to warn her.."

Aetheline frets.
.
Elurora pats Aetheline on the back.

Elurora quietly says to Aetheline, "You did."
.
Aetheline nods emphatically.

Allye frowns at Alma, her hands on her hips and her lips curled in a fierce pout.  She flounces to Vixonia's opposite side, hugging her arm and gazing up at her with an adoring grin.

Vixonia giggles at Ishimmer.
.
Allye sings in a soprano voice:

    "Pretty, pretty Primrose.  So shiny and dear!
     Happy at last, now that I have you so near.
     Pretty, pretty Primrose.  I'm ready to play!
     We're bestest best friends, today and always."

Aetheline shudders.
.
Carnage Darling Dantia just arrived.

Dantia joins Madigan's group.

Merilwen smiles at Madigan.

Vixonia blinks at Almarius.

Vixonia blinks at Allye.

(Almarius flashes a glare at Allye, scurrying in between her and Vixonia's legs.  Alma's hips push on Allye's knee, trying to keep her off.  She hugs tightly and looks up in awe at her new bestest friend.)

Anuril quietly says, "Five silver on Alma."

Aetheline snickers.

Aetheline shakes Anuril's hand.

Vixonia whimpers softly.
.
(Allye clutches Vixonia's hand, refusing to let go despite Almarius' jostling.)

Cythra laughs!
.
(Allye dips into a neat curtsy.  Her vast eyes never blink as she turns back to gaze at her new best friend.)
.
Ishimmer grins at Vixonia.

Aetheline glances at Allye.
.
Aetheline frets.
.
(Almarius slowly crouches down and with a sudden burst of energy, she leaps up to grip Vixonia's hand and drag her hand down to Gnome level. With a gleeful grin, Almarius proceeds to fall into a deep curtsy, never letting her best friend's hand go.)

Useff squints at Almarius.
.
Aetheline says, "I can't watch."
.
Aetheline covers her eyes with her hand.
.
Almarius grins at Vixonia, her dimples flashing into view.
.
Lashes lowered modestly, Almarius gives a flirtatious smile as she sinks into a graceful curtsy.
.
Lashes lowered modestly, Allye gives a flirtatious smile as she sinks into a graceful curtsy.
.
Vixonia says, "Oh... my..."
.
Allye gazes fondly at Vixonia.
.
Useff grins.
.
Cythra laughs!
.
Almarius glances at Allye.
.
Sonatina snuggles up to Eskila.
.
Allye exclaims, "That's it, the end, forever!"
.
Merilwen nibbles her lip thoughtfully.
.
Almarius gazes fondly at Vixonia.
.
Baylix applauds.
.
Merilwen gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Elurora blinks.
.
Cythra blinks.
.
Elurora laughs!
.
Elurora looks at Allye and applauds!
.
Elurora looks at Almarius and applauds!
.
Aetheline blinks.
.
Aetheline laughs!
.
Merilwen looks at Almarius and applauds!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!
.
Ishimmer grins.
.
Stelling lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
.
Dantia grins at Madigan.
.
Saslisena applauds.
.
Allye giggles.
.
Merilwen looks at Allye and applauds!
.
Stelling lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
.
Raising her glowing absinthe to Allye, Sonatina gives her a toast.
.
Dantia continues to praise Almarius.
.
Dantia praises Allye.
.
Almarius giggles.

Madigan applauds.

Salubrie applauds.
.
Cythra gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Eskila applauds.
.
Raising her glowing absinthe to Almarius, Sonatina gives her a toast.
.
Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.
.
Vixonia asks, "Meep?"

You gaze into Allye's eyes and applaud her heartily.
.
Eskila guzzles down some of her fizz and then smacks her lips and wipes them with her sleeve.

Vixonia giggles.
.
Madigan puts his coffee in his traveler's pack.
.
Anuril applauds.
.
Useff flashes a wide grin.

You gaze into Almarius's eyes and applaud her heartily.
.
Aetheline exclaims to Vixonia, "Ohhh now you have the makings of an army at your disposal!"
.
Vixonia looks at Allye and applauds!
.
Useff applauds.
.
Raising her glowing absinthe to Vixonia, Sonatina gives her a toast.

You gaze into Vixonia's eyes and applaud her heartily.
.
Vixonia looks over Almarius very closely.
.
Hatham applauds.
.
(Allye leans on Vixonia, dropping her head down onto her friend's shoulder.  She giggles to herself, her perfectly placed curls trembling with her mirth.)
.
Merilwen hugs Dantia, getting a smile in return.
.
Cythra ponders cotton candy army
.
Vixonia looks at Almarius and applauds!

Merilwen hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
.
Sonatina looks around at something that you can't see, laughing softly in amazement.

You hug Merilwen who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of smoldering fire clings to her skin.
.
Merilwen hugs Useff, getting a smile in return.

You grin at Merilwen.
.
(Almarius's emotionless face stares up at Allye, her eyes darting back and forth between her and Vixonia. Her hands twitch tightly before relaxing again.)
.
Useff hugs Merilwen, who wraps her arms around Useff with a warm smile.
.
Dantia smiles at Merilwen.
.
Useff smiles at Merilwen.
.
Merilwen hugs Kaelie, who wraps her arms around Merilwen with a warm smile.
.
Merilwen just tickled Ishimmer.

Ishimmer bites Merilwen!
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Let's hear it for the... um... twins!"

Cythra giggles.
.
Aetheline applauds.
.
Cythra gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Madigan applauds.
.
Stelling chuckles at Vixonia.
.
Merilwen squints.

Baylix gives her jester's tunic a vigorous shake, setting off a merry jingle!

Baylix applauds.
.
You hear a voice say, "Yey twins."

Ishimmer comes out of hiding.
Ishimmer leans on Merilwen.

Saslisena applauds.
.
Merilwen chuckles at Ishimmer.
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!

Anuril waves an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms around.
.
Merilwen hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
.
Vixonia exclaims to Cythra, "I hope you can follow that, cause you're up!!"
.
The metal discs on Anuril's acanth tambourine jingle merrily as he shakes it.

Allye sticks her tongue out at Almarius.
.
Hatham grins at Salubrie.

Cythra exclaims, "Ha!"
.
You let out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Raising her Taffelberry fizz to Cythra, Eskila gives her a toast.
.
Vixonia is giggling at you.
.
Almarius acts puzzled.
.
Almarius sticks out her tongue at Allye and lets loose with a loud, "Thbtbtbt" from her lips!
.
Hatham lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Cythra says, "If only I had half the talent."

Merilwen catches Almarius up in a fierce embrace, swinging her around exuberantly.
.
Anuril lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Almarius hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
.
Allye snuggles up to Vixonia.
.
Almarius hugs Merilwen, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
.
Cythra exclaims, "Cuz I'm one person!"
.
Madigan lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Atvus whistles at Cythra.
.
Merilwen lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!

Stelling takes a sip of his wine.
.
As Baylix gives her jester doll a hug, it emits a plaintive, "Mama."
.
(Vixonia carefully hugs both Allye and Almarius, trying not to favor one over the other.)

Baylix puts her doll in her supply bag.
.
Ishimmer lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Merilwen grins at Baylix.
.
Elurora giggles at Vixonia.
.
Cythra says, "I hope you will excuse my conceit but these needs a little introduction."
.
Ishimmer appears to be trying to tickle Baylix with his tail.
.
Baylix nibbles on Merilwen's ear playfully.
.
Elurora grins at Cythra.
.
Aetheline giggles at Vixonia.

Merilwen giggles at Baylix.
.
Merilwen wraps her arms lovingly around Baylix, snuggling close.
.
Almarius pulls Vixonia towards her!

Cythra says, "Umm."
.
Anuril takes a sip of his wine.
.
Almarius hums an innocent tune.
.
Allye squints at Almarius.

Almarius glances at Allye.
.
Stelling takes a sip of his wine.
.
Cythra says, "I didn't have any idea what they were planning to do."

Vixonia exclaims, "Oh yes... please welcme THE Cythra!!"
.
Aetheline grins at Cythra, her dimples flashing into view.
.
Vixonia grins at Cythra.
.
Useff gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Merilwen looks at Cythra and applauds!
.
Elurora looks at Cythra and applauds!
.
Raising her glowing absinthe to Cythra, Sonatina gives her a toast.
.
Madigan grins.

Elurora appears to be trying hard not to grin.
.
Saslisena applauds.
.
Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!

Cythra says, "This is an excerpt, a preview of a play I wrote.  A play with music that I have termed a musical."

Saslisena exclaims, "Musical!"
.
Saslisena is hugging herself.
.
Baylix gently kisses Merilwen on the cheek.

You gaze at Cythra.

Merilwen grins at Baylix.
.
Cythra says, "I'm just trying to decide when and where to do the whole show."
.
You listen humbly as Useff shares some of his hard-won wisdom and marvel at his grasp of Small Edged.
..
(Vixonia tries to edge away from the dolls as she leans over to hug Merilwen)

Merilwen grins at Vixonia.

Almarius stands near Vixonia.
.
Cythra smiles and raises a finger to her lips
.
Allye stands near Vixonia.

Cythra quietly says, "Shhh."
.
Almarius glances at Allye.
.
(Cythra glances around as she winds up her music box with a soft clickiting sound.)

Almarius grins at Cythra, her dimples flashing into view.
.
Merilwen whispers something to Vixonia.
.
Cythra smiles as she raises the music box to hear ear to listen intently to the pretty melody flowing forth before carefully setting it to the side.
.
Cythra grins at Almarius.
.
Merilwen glances at Allye.
.
Cythra hums to herself.
.
Allye beams at Cythra!
.
Merilwen glances at Almarius.
.
(Cythra waves a finger through the air as though conducting the music box.)
.
Allye giggles at Merilwen.
.
Cythra nods.
.
Cythra sings in a sopranino voice:

    "Take me out for a while
     When it's no longer time to play
     Box me up and put me away
     I can make you cry or make you smile."

Vixonia whispers something to Merilwen.
..
Merilwen snickers at Vixonia.
.
Cythra sings in a sopranino voice:

    "When it's no longer time to play
     Box me up and put me away."

Ishimmer grins.
.
Saslisena cocks her head.

Aetheline chews on her lip, looking deep in concentration.
.
Cythra sings in a sopranino voice:

    "Maybe dust me off a bit
     When it's no longer time to play
     Box me up and put me away
     Pose me here, I can stand or sit."

Merilwen gazes at Cythra.
.
Elurora cocks her head at Cythra.
.
Cythra sings in a sopranino voice:

    "When it's no longer time to play
     Box me up and put me away."

Cythra smiles broadly as the music box tempo suddenly blossoms into a rousing tune.
.

Cythra sings in a sopranino voice:

    "So tip your server. Have a drink.
     Watch the show but don't you blink"

Aetheline's trembling hands betray her anxiety.

Cythra sings in a sopranino voice:

    "Grab a bite. There's food to share.
     Am I real? Do you care?"


Almarius gazes at Cythra.

Cythra smiles vacantly and her eyes glaze over as she twirls suddenly in dizzying pirouettes, her long, auburn main flying outward in all directions, like a crazed music box ballerina, then, as the tempo abruptly slows to the original, she instantly ends her maniacal spin making it look effortless.

Cythra sings in a sopranino voice:

    "When it's no longer time to play
     Box me up and put me away."

Cythra sings in a sopranino voice:

    "When the bright lights are all gone
     When it's no longer time to play
     Box me up and put me away
     You won't find me, I'll be done."


Cythra sings in a sopranino voice:

    "When it's no longer time to play
     Box me up and put me away."

Cythra sings in a sopranino voice:

    "Without all your eyes on me
     When it's no longer time to play
     Box me up and put me away
     What is there left to see?"

Aetheline frets.

Cythra smiles sadly as the music box winds down and she slowly collapses in on herself with each additional note she sings.
.
Cythra sadly sings in a sopranino voice:

    "When... it's... no... long... er... time..."

Cythra softly says, "...to play."
.
Aetheline stands near Elurora.
.
Cythra falls over.

Cythra rubs an onyx spider ring.
She suddenly disappears.

Useff says, "Oh."

You blink.
.
Saslisena's jaw drops.
.
Merilwen says, "Oh."
.
Almarius blinks.
.
Allye quirks her ears outward in surprise.
.
Anuril blinks.
.
Aetheline quietly says to Elurora, "Dolls are horrifying."
.
Merilwen casually observes the area.
.
Merilwen nods to Aetheline.
.
Ishimmer applauds.
.
Useff casually observes the area.

You applaud.
.
Madigan applauds.
.
Allye lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
.
Anuril applauds.
.
Aetheline applauds.
.
Almarius gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Elurora says to Aetheline, "Don't tell Bel."
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
.
Aetheline blushes a bright red color.
.
Aetheline nods.
.
Zelion just arrived.
.
Hatham applauds.
.
Merilwen stands near Baylix.
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
.
You notice Cythra trying to remain hidden while speaking.
You hear the voice of Cythra exclaim, "Thank you!"
.
Useff says, "Where'd she .."
.
Eskila wearily says, "She'll be ok."
.
Saslisena applauds.
.
Useff applauds.

You just feel so pleased with yourself, you can't help letting out a hearty cheer.
.
Almarius gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.

Merilwen applauds.
.
Elurora points at Cythra, ruining her hiding place.

Raising her glowing absinthe to Cythra, Sonatina gives her a toast.
.
Allye giggles.
.
Aetheline giggles.
.
Salubrie applauds.
.
Allye applauds.
.
Cythra giggles.

You grin at Elurora.
.
Useff looks at Cythra and applauds!
.
Vixonia applauds.
.
Merilwen lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.
.
Almarius applauds.
.
Elurora looks at Cythra and applauds!
.
Vixonia lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!

You hug Cythra who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of cherries clings to her fur.
.
Dantia smiles.
.
Madigan smiles at Cythra.
.
Ishimmer looks at Cythra and applauds!
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Cythra hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
.
Merilwen grins at Cythra.

Eskila hugs Cythra, who wraps her arms around Eskila with a warm smile.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Creepy but delightfully done!"
.
Eskila guzzles down some of her fizz and then smacks her lips and wipes them with her sleeve.
.
Cythra laughs!
.
Madigan grins.
.
Ishimmer chuckles.
.
Allye nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Dantia chuckles.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Let's hear it for Cythra!"
.
Madigan applauds.
.
Cythra says to Vixonia, "Something you once did inspired it."
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Saslisena applauds.
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
.
Ishimmer looks at Cythra and applauds!
.
Useff lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Cythra!
.
Vixonia quirks her ears outward for a moment, blinking in surprise at Cythra.
.
You gaze into Cythra's eyes and applaud her heartily.
.
You beam at Cythra!
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!
.
Cythra curtsies.

Vixonia asks, "Well, let's see if we can break from the doll theme for a bit... is Useff and Nilme ready?"
.
Vixonia angles her ears forward in curiosity.
.
(Almarius, after finishing cheering for THE Cythra, moves back to Vixonia's side and nuzzles into her leg.  She gives a quick smug look at Allye, before giggling to herself and snuggling into her best friend.)

Cythra rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.

You brush your lips against Useff's in a loving kiss.

Useff smiles at Vixonia.
.
You smile.
.
Madigan smiles.
.
(Allye stands eerily still, staring at Almarius and Vixonia, her unblinking eyes and plastered smile frozen in place.  A dark shadow passes over her gaze for just a moment, filling them with an abyssal black color.  Almost immediately, they return to their original vivid turquoise, and the shift is so quick that it seems impossible to know if they ever changed at all.)

Aetheline covers her eyes with her hand.
.
Saslisena grins.

Useff grins at Allye.

You grin at Allye.
.
Useff asks you, "Shall we?"
.
Merilwen glances at Allye.
.
Vixonia twitches an ear nervously.
.
Almarius hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.

You nod to Useff.

You smile.
.
Merilwen looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!

Merilwen lets out a hearty cheer for Useff!
.
Useff raises his voice, drawing attention to himself.
.
Almarius looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Let's hear it for Nilme and Useff!!"
.
Aetheline looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!
.
Allye looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!

Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Useff!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Useff!
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Useff!
.
Allye beams!
.
Useff says, "This song is about Summer. I know it's fall, now, but it was summer not too long ago when we wrote it."
.
Ishimmer gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.

Raising her glowing absinthe to you, Sonatina gives you a toast.  Cheers!
.
Aetheline quietly asks you, "Please... not dolls?"
.
Almarius exclaims, "Gooooo Nilme! Gooo Nametag Man!"
.
Aetheline frets.
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
.
Raising her glowing absinthe to Useff, Sonatina gives him a toast.
.
You wink at Aetheline.
.
Merilwen grins at Useff.
.
Useff says, "But it's also about two people being in the same place, and having completely different experiences."
.
Cythra gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.

You smile at Useff.
.
Saslisena cocks her head.

Useff smiles at you.
.
Useff nods.

You smile.
.
Vixonia quietly exclaims, "Oh this one is great!"
.
(Useff and Nilme move toward the center of the area and turn to face the group, side by side. After a moment, they exchange a brief nod and begin their song.)

Aetheline beams at you!  What a warm feeling!

You languidly sing in a soprano voice:

    "While walking down the country lane, sun rising from behind the hills,
     There, In the silence, I can hear it, when the world around me stills.
     The sounds of summer fill the air- the whispers from the field of wheat,
     And dulcet songs as birds take flight, as I descend to grassy seat."

Aetheline beams at Useff!

Musical Enthusiast Azume just arrived, leading her group.

Elurora gazes at you.
.
Cythra says, "I had a grassy seat once."
.
Useff brightly sings in a baritone voice:

    "Leaning on my sun-warmed bench, I gaze upon a maiden fair,
     Strolling down the country lane, with flowers twining through her hair.
     She pauses to admire birds, and feel a gentle summer's breeze
     Then lays a cloth upon the grass, and settles soft among the bees"

Hondashi waves.
.
Elurora giggles at Cythra.

Elurora waves to Hondashi.
.
Aetheline waves to Hondashi.

You serenely sing in a soprano voice:

    "As I feel the warmth upon my skin and the Sun goes higher yet,
     I sense my present days and distant past seem to have somehow met.
     As breezes brush against my cheek and move to jostle nearby trees.
     Scents of summer open the door, ushering in fond memories."

Azume just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Shadowmancer Zelion goes east.

Useff admiringly sings in a baritone voice:

    "She gazes up with lidded eyes and communes with the warming sun,
     Then turns her gaze upon the flowers, recognizing every one.
     A panoply of soft emotions plays across her charming face,
     As if reliving memories inspired by this verdant place."

Azume puts her tambourine in her zila rugursora.
.
Elurora smiles at Stelling.

Sukidesu just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Sukidesu puts his tambourine in his misty grey backpack.
.
You wistfully sing in a soprano voice:

    "Sweet, exotic Jasmine blooms, and the Honeysuckle's flowers too,
     Waft upon the air toward me, and my childhood days, these scents renew.
     I see myself both now and then, watching groups of dragonflies-
     Laughing with my closest friends.  At dusk they'll leave with fond goodbyes."

Hondashi just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Useff dreamily sings in a baritone voice:

    "Her tresses black with silver glints, her Elven braids fall gently down,
     Around her lithe and tender form, to snuggle with her summer gown.
     And deep within my stolid mien a long-lost warmth inside me stirs,
     To take me quick inside a dream where I might be completely hers."

Hondashi puts his tambourine in his hip pouch.

Aetheline beams!

You fondly sing in a soprano voice:

    "Before lightning bugs arrive and signal the waning of the days,
     We picnic at the ocean's edge, and swim under the Sun's bright rays.
     Summer harvest's late repast, with splendid colors, is served outside
     Tomatoes, Peppers, Carrots, Squash- with summer's sweet fruits served beside."

Useff gleefully sings in a baritone voice:

    "My dream takes hold and sends me forth into a rich and sultry land
     Where she and I forever dance among the trees while holding hands.
     A lifetime lived inside a blink is filled with music, ruled by love
     We swim the endless tides of seasons, gifted by the sun above."

Cythra rubs her abdomen.

You tenderly sing in a soprano voice:

    "In days long gone my Mother's voice would end the day with lullaby
     Accompanied by the nightingale, and to my dreams I'd swiftly fly.
     And now it's me, when darkness falls, that sings with the sweet nightingale,
     Then slumber winds its way to dreams of summers that will never pale."

Useff softly sings in a baritone voice:

    "When all at once a summer cloud across the sun does lightly dance
     To interrupt my revery, and shake me from my pleasant trance
     The maiden fair collects her things, and hums her way back down the lane
     And leaves me on my cozy bench to dream a dream of love again."


Allye hugs herself tightly.

(Useff's voice fades to a whisper as if he's suddenly lost in thought.)
.
Merilwen smiles.
.
Useff gazes off into the distance.
.
Cythra giggles at Almarius.
.
Almarius hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.

Anuril applauds.
.
(Nilme and Useff smile and reach for one another, linking their hands together.   Useff gives a brief, respectful bow and Nilme curtsies before they step to the side.)
.
Cythra gazes off into the distance.
.
Allye looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!

You smile at Useff.
.
Azume waves to Almarius.
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Useff!
.
Almarius looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!
.
Useff motions to you.
.
Vixonia lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Useff!
.
Dantia smiles.
.
Saslisena applauds.
.
Vixonia looks at you and applauds!
.
Useff looks at you and applauds!
.
Merilwen looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!
.
You sink into a deep curtsy.
.
Salubrie applauds.
.
Merilwen lets out a hearty cheer for Useff!
.
Ishimmer gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Aetheline looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!
.
Cythra gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.

You smile.
.
Vixonia looks at Useff and applauds!
.
Raising her glowing absinthe to you, Sonatina gives you a toast.  Cheers!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Useff!
.
Azume lets out a hearty cheer for Useff!
.
Hatham applauds.
.
Ishimmer applauds.
.
Aetheline lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
.
Raising her Katamba-black whiskey to Useff, Merilwen gives him a toast.
.
Cythra exclaims, "Beautiful!"
.
Raising her glowing absinthe to Useff, Sonatina gives him a toast.
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Useff!
.
Eskila applauds.
.
Hondashi looks at Useff and applauds!
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Let's hear it for the lovers!!"

You smile at Useff.
.
Aetheline dramatically wipes a tear from her eye.
.
Cythra gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.

You grin at Vixonia.
.
Madigan applauds.
.
Saslisena applauds.
.
Aetheline looks at you and applauds!
.
Stelling lets out a hearty cheer for Useff!
.
Raising her Katamba-black whiskey to you, Merilwen gives you a toast.  Cheers!
.
Useff grins at Vixonia.
.
Madigan says, "Here, here."
.
Elurora looks at Useff and applauds!
.
Elurora looks at you and applauds!

Stelling looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!
.
Aetheline looks at Useff and applauds!

You smile.
.
Almarius exclaims, "Soooooo amazing NAMETAG MAN! NILME!! SOOOOOOOOOOOO goooood!!"
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
.
Allye applauds.

You grin at Almarius.
.
Allye giggles.
.
Merilwen grins at Almarius.
.
Vixonia gets a bottle of passionfruit vodka from inside her libations trunk.
.
Anuril takes a sip of his wine.

Vixonia exclaims, "I love how they can sing two separate songs and still sound fantastic together!!"
.
Aetheline nods emphatically.

Allye nods in agreement.
.
Elurora asks, "That was two different songs?"
.
Allye beams!
.
Elurora blinks.
.
You smile.
.
Kaelie smiles at Elurora.
.
Useff says, "At first, it was."
.
Aetheline pats Elurora on the back.

You nod at Useff, in complete agreement with his views.
.
Cythra grins.
.
Almarius nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Almarius exclaims to Vixonia, "You're sooo right, bestest friend! You're wisdom is absolute precision!"
.
Cythra says, "Just amazing."
.
Vixonia exclaims, "But they entertwine so well!"
.
Elurora quietly says to Aetheline, "I never would have guessed that."
.
Atvus takes a sip of his mead.
.
You smile at Useff.
.
Vixonia blinks at Almarius.
.
Almarius nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Allye frowns at Almarius.
.
Almarius nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Aetheline giggles at Elurora.
.
Cythra giggles at Almarius.
.
Allye pulls Vixonia towards her!
.
Allye snuggles up to Vixonia.
.
Aetheline exclaims to Elurora, "It was so seamlessly done!"
.
Almarius glances at Allye.
.
Elurora nods at Aetheline, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Merilwen pats Vixonia on the back.

You smile at Aetheline.
.
(Vixonia meeps again as she's tugged back and forth.)
.
Merilwen takes a sip of her whiskey.
.
Stelling chuckles at Vixonia.
.
Useff grins at Vixonia.

Aetheline giggles at Vixonia.
.
Almarius stands near Vixonia.
.
Merilwen takes a sip of her whiskey.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Ok!  We have another lovely bard in the mix... let's hear it for Sasslisena!"
.
You let out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Cythra lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Allye beams at Saslisena!
.
Vixonia coughs.
.
Saslisena flashes a quick grin.
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Useff lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!

You beam!
.
Dantia smiles at Saslisena.
.
Sukidesu lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Stelling lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Useff takes a sip of his water.
.
Elurora looks at Saslisena and applauds!
.
Azume lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Ishimmer just left.

Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Saslisena!
.
Ishimmer just arrived.
.
Merilwen gives Ishimmer a good pinch!
.
(Saslisena steps towards the center, taking out the new tamborine.)
.
Hondashi looks at Saslisena and applauds!
.
Saslisena gets an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms from inside a golden firesilk instrument case with bronze corners.
.
The metal discs on Anuril's acanth tambourine jingle merrily as he shakes it.
.
Kaelie beams at Saslisena!

Merilwen takes a sip of her whiskey.
.
Almarius glares at Allye.

Ishimmer just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Aetheline cowers away from Almarius!
.
Almarius smiles sweetly at Vixionia.
.
Saslisena exclaims, "Hello everyone!  I'll be singing an old favorite of mine," she glances about, "some of you've heard it before, but too bad.  It's my favorite!"
.
Saslisena flashes a quick grin.
.
Cythra blinks.

Allye giggles at Saslisena.
.
Vixonia beams at Saslisena!
.
Aetheline giggles at Saslisena.
.
Almarius giggles at Saslisena.
.
Useff nods at Saslisena, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Merilwen grins at Saslisena.
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
You flash a wide grin.
.
Merilwen takes a sip of her whiskey.

Cythra giggles at Saslisena.
.
(Saslisena starts tapping a jaunty ditty upon the tambourine as she begins to sing.)
.
Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Saslisena sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "Brawny Douglas stood with a grumble
     'I'll have her, you interfering barnacle!'
     Blue eyes rolled then squinted
     For relaxation thus tainted
     Then with a vicious answering grin
     And one last pinch to skin
     Hain withdrew his hand from frothy skirts
     And set aside his wench and comforts."

Aetheline giggles.

Hatham pulls Salubrie to him in a tight hug.
.
Anuril raises an eyebrow.
.
Saslisena witheringly sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "A flounce and a giggle
     And one last nuzzle
     The wench was swept aside
     In the face of male pride
     At Hain's shoulder she posed
     Her face shuttered and opposed
     Though avidly watching the suitors
     For her contested favors."

Hatham gently kisses Salubrie on the cheek.
.
Hatham just left.

Almarius grins at Saslisena, her dimples flashing into view.
.
Saslisena sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "Brawny and thick,
     Ready for a fight to pick
     He planted himself adjacent to the pair
     And on Hain a fierce glare
     His face gone red and furrowed
     Lacking sobriety again he bellowed:
     'I'll have her, you interfering barnacle!
     I challenge you to a duel!'"
.
Useff takes a sip of his water.

Saslisena sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "Grin and humor intact
     Hain rose to his feet and cracked:
     'My Red for your ship?'
     His face growing purple to this quip,
     Douglas fingered his pommel,
     Thoughts bent to pummel,
     With reluctance to the terms drawn
     He nodded to forfeit his Red Dawn."

.
Vixonia quietly exclaims to you, "Barnicle is a good word!"
.
You nod to Vixonia.

Elurora quietly says, "'Interfering barnacle,' I like that."
.
Cythra giggles at Vixonia.
.
Almarius nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Elurora grins at Vixonia.
.
Almarius nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Allye nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Almarius glances at Allye.
.
Sonatina takes a sip of her absinthe.
.
Dantia grins at Madigan.
.
Saslisena witheringly sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "A sudden crash and squeal
     Steel clashed to start the deal
     The wench, chortling in approval
     Jumped aside to watch them battle
     All around them pandemonium burst
     As others got thumped and cursed
     Then joined one side or the other
     The original contention not to matter."
.
Vixonia nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

Atvus hugs Kaelie, who wraps her arms around Atvus with a warm smile.
.
Allye giggles at Saslisena.
.
Cythra grins at Saslisena.
.
Atvus hugs Dantia, getting a smile in return.

Atvus nearly jabs himself in the eye as he renders an awkward salute.
.
Dantia smiles at Atvus.
.
Atvus waves.

Almarius giggles at Saslisena.
.
Anuril quietly says, "And that's.. why we take duels outside."
.

Saslisena sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "On a floor splashed treacherous,
     The battle continued in brashness
     But a slip sent Hain to his knee!
     Without a plea,
     He stopped one thrust, two
     Then his balance was rocked to far askew,
     Toppling he blocked in desperation,
     But with the next blow was undone."

Shaman Atvus wanders east.

Elurora grins at Anuril.

Saslisena looks at Anuril, obviously trying not to grin.
.
Madigan grins.
.
Vixonia nods at Anuril, obviously agreeing with his views.
.
Saslisena witheringly sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "An enraged squeal
     The wench darted in to assess his weal
     But Douglas, gloating, caught her about the waist
     And tossed her over his shoulder posthaste
     With one last kick
     He ensured Hain would not rise quick
     And hustled his new wench out the door
     Ignoring her shrieking rancor!"

Elurora blinks.
.
Eurynomile just arrived.

Eurynomile beams in loving admiration at Cythra!
.
Elurora quietly says, "That's not right at all."
.
Eurynomile enfolds Cythra in a warm embrace.
.
Cythra beams in loving admiration at Eurynomile!

Cythra snuggles up to Eurynomile and cradles her in her arms.
.
Merilwen grins at Eurynomile.
.
Almarius giggles.
.
Saslisena witheringly sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "The whoops of his crew
     He tied her to his mast for her debut
     Then he set sail for home
     Driving his ship through the foam
     There he left her
     And sailed thereafter
     Off to collect more booty
     To win her truly."

Cythra says to Eurynomile, "Shhh."
.
Eurynomile smiles at Merilwen.
.
Vixonia quietly says, "Rancor is another good word..."
.
Eurynomile babbles incoherently.

Sonatina waves to Eurynomile.

Eurynomile quickly clasps both hands over her mouth.
.
Eurynomile smiles at Sonatina.
.
Elurora smiles at Eurynomile.
.
Cythra giggles at Eurynomile.

Saslisena sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "He should have known her for a spirited lass
     For within the turning of an hourglass
     She'd gone to seek
     Someone who would hear her critique
     'The job wasn't done,' she said!
     Her love had not been killed dead!
     At last it was a Paladin
     Who said he'd get her justice without question."

Almarius nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Almarius grins at Saslisena, her dimples flashing into view.

Elurora appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Saslisena sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "Then as if she were a lady, he patted her hand
     And set off for the mainland.
     Not content to bide
     She took herself down to the dockside
     There she found a ship to hire
     To take her back to her one desire
     By the end of the day
     She waved goodbye to the hated quay."

Eurynomile grins at Elurora.
.
Stelling takes a sip of his wine.

Almarius waves to Saslisena.
.
Cythra says, "Quay."
.
Anuril nods at Cythra, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Saslisena witheringly sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "The tavern she found her Hain
     To her relief indeed not slain!
     Though entertaining a wench and nursing a drink
     He tossed her a jolly wink
     'Ah! There's m'Red!'
     Then he pulled her down to kiss her head
     'I knew she'd come back to me,
     Though parted by land or sea!'"

Elurora quietly says, "And that's why you should always ask permission before kidnapping someone."

You grin at Elurora.
.
Eurynomile beams at Elurora!
.
Almarius pulls Vixonia towards her!
.
Allye giggles.
.
Eurynomile looks at Elurora and applauds!
.
Almarius nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Cythra nods to Eurynomile.
.
Aetheline giggles at Elurora.

Saslisena sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "Several days later the paladin appeared
     And when at the wench he peered
     He thought her to have been again stolen!
     It wasn't hard for him to reckon
     That the pirate at her side
     Had her affections unwantedly plied.
     Excited in his righteousness,
     He held the pirate lawless."

Allye glances at Almarius.
.
Madigan nods to Dantia.
.
Vixonia blinks at Almarius.
.
Madigan smiles.

Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!

Saslisena sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "Unable to strike first for honor
     He brandished his sword at the supposed captor
     But Hain chuckled and caught Red's hand,
     Not intending to fight or stand,
     He dragged her through the door
     And hurried her to his ship down shore
     Laughing they left the paladin frustrated,
     His justice without a fight defeated."

Aetheline widens her eyes like a lunatic.

Anuril quietly says, "Maybe he'll bunk up with that other pirate..."
.
Saslisena sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "As they sailed down the coast
     Down swooped the Red Dawn to make a most unpleasant host,
     Aboard her, shining in the failing light
     Stood the unsatisfied knight.
     Chuckling, Hain called for more sail
     And assessed his ship to the last detail.
     To the frenetic pounding of sailor's feet,
     He issued a challenge the other ship couldn't meet."

Aetheline giggles.

Saslisena witheringly sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "A pull into the wind,
     His ship coming lively as he grinned,
     Hain called out, brazen:
     'M'lads, heave to the horizon!
     For my heart is as big as the sea
     And we've got us more booty to free!
     We'll loose them in the Reshel
     Or sink them below the swell!'"

.
Dantia nods to Madigan.

Saslisena strikes a heroic pose.
.
Useff grins at Saslisena.
.
Elurora giggles at Saslisena.
.
Madigan grins at Saslisena.
.
Almarius giggles at Saslisena.
.
(Saslisena flashes a mischievious grin and curties.)
.
Eurynomile grins at Saslisena.
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Stelling lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Eurynomile giggles at Saslisena.
.
You let out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Madigan applauds.
.
Aetheline looks at Saslisena and applauds!
.
Eurynomile looks at Saslisena and applauds!
.
Madigan says, "Well done."
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Saslisena!
.
Salubrie applauds.
.
Dantia praises Saslisena.
.
Stelling takes a sip of his wine.
.
Aetheline lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Saslisena!
.
Anuril ponders.
.
Sukidesu lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Merilwen lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Raising his strawberry water to Saslisena, Useff gives her a toast.
.
Elurora looks at Saslisena and applauds!
.
You gaze into Saslisena's eyes and applaud her heartily.
.
Saslisena grins at Madigan.
.
Vixonia lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Hondashi lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Madigan says, "Thank you everyone."
.
Allye looks at Saslisena and applauds!
.
Eskila applauds.
.
Anuril takes a sip of his wine.
.
Azume looks at Saslisena and applauds!
.
Sonatina looks at Saslisena and applauds!
.
Madigan raises his hand in a quick salute.
.
Madigan puts his coffee in his traveler's pack.

Cythra lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Elurora bows to Dantia.
.
You smile.
.
Saslisena puts her tambourine in a vivid butterfly-shaped handbag accented with a multitude of gemstones.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Mmm.. pirate booty! Always a good topic for song!!"
.
Elurora grins at Dantia.
.
Sir Madigan goes east, leading his group.

Allye wraps her arms lovingly around Vixonia, snuggling close.
.
Saslisena hums happily to herself.
.
Stelling nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.

Allye nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Merilwen nods to Vixonia.
.
Saslisena nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Let's hear it for Sassy!"
.
Cythra giggles at Vixonia.
.
Useff says, "Yay Sassy."
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Almarius blinks at Allye.
.
You let out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Saslisena beams at Vixonia!
.
Anuril applauds.
.
Cythra asks, "Is it Elurora's turn now?"
.
Cythra ducks her head.
.
Stelling nods at Cythra, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Aetheline nods at Cythra, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Aetheline nods at Cythra, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Aetheline nods at Cythra, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Elurora shakes her head.
.
Cythra laughs!
.
Useff says to Cythra, "That's what I thought, too."
.
Almarius gazes at Allye.

Elurora says, "I know a total of one story and zero songs."

Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Allye!
.
Eurynomile says, "So goods to se all your cfaces nae try to interrupt!!  hugs to you all."
.
Eurynomile nods emphatically.
.
You hug Eurynomile who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of baking bread clings to her skin.
.
Cythra asks Useff, "You thought I should duck too?"
.
Almarius sticks out her tongue at Allye and lets loose with a loud, "Thbtbtbt" from her lips!
.
Saslisena gawks at Elurora.
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Saslisena!
.
Useff clears his throat.
.
Vixonia says, "Nope!"she starts to introduce the next person but suddenly gets tugged in two different directions, "Oh my..."
.
Elurora hugs Eurynomile, who wraps her arms around Elurora with a warm smile.
.
Vixonia glances at Almarius.
.
Vixonia continues to chant the infectious strains of Faenella's Grace, seeming to lose herself in the very rhythms she produces.
.
Almarius says, "Hi, I'm Primrose! I want to sing some more about my best friend."
.
Vixonia glances at Allye.
.
Allye gazes at Vixonia in wonder.
.
Allye blinks at Almarius.
.
Allye exclaims, "Wait, me too!  And me too!"
.
Cythra giggles at Almarius.
.
Elurora says to Saslisena, "Unless you want to be bored to death by Paladin history anyway."
.
Elurora grins at Saslisena.
.
Almarius pointedly ignores Allye.

Vixonia frowns, shaking her head with an expression of exasperation before resting her face in the palm of her hand.
.
(Almarius spins on the heels of her black leather shoes, using the soft squeaks to help ignore Allye.  She looks up towards Vixonia with a bright beaming face.  Her affable voice fills the room as she sings towards her bestest friend.)
.
Vixonia says, "Oh no... oh no..."
.
Kaelie chuckles.

Kaelie takes a sip of her wine.
.
Saslisena exclaims to Elurora, "That's why you write it interesting!"
.
Eskila wraps her arms lovingly around Sonatina, snuggling close.
.
Cythra says to Eurynomile, "You missed a wonderful doll performance."
.
You lean on Useff.
.
Almarius sings in a sopranino voice:

    "Oh Pretty Pretty Elven Lady can't you see?
     Just how wonderful that you and I can be!
     We can have all the costumes and cupcakes,
     Bestest of all with me, they'll even be fur free."

Aetheline shudders.
.
Elurora says to Cythra, "I don't think it's over."
.
Vixonia snickers.
.
Elurora stands near Aetheline.
.
Cythra grins.
.
Aetheline giggles at Almarius.
.
Elurora quietly says to Aetheline, "I can keep you safe."

Elurora nods to Aetheline.
.
Aetheline beams at Elurora!
.
(Allye's perfectly pretty features twist in a grotesque rage.  She throws herself between Almarius and Vixonia, nearly shouting her next verse at the Gnome.)
.
Eurynomile babbles something incoherent at Cythra.

You smile.
.
Eurynomile grins.
.
Cythra appears to be trying hard not to grin.
.
Anuril quietly says, "She makes a good point."
.
Useff says, "Whoa."
.
Aetheline says, "So... many... dolls..."

You blink.
.
Allye shrilly sings in a soprano voice:

    "Oh no, my goodness, but I thought that you knew!
     Fur is the best because my best friend has fur too!
     Don't insult my friend, or you'll have to deal with me!
     She likes me more anyway, I stand taller than her knee!"

Cythra laughs!
.
Elurora giggles at Allye.
.
Merilwen giggles at Allye.
.
Sonatina nods to Allye.

You say to Useff, "That's low."
.
Saslisena cocks her head.
.
Aetheline is giggling at you.
.
Cythra rubs Eurynomile gently, massaging her muscles.
.
(Almarius's face twists in a fury that the mask can no longer contain.  Her arms jerk around, flailing and gesturing towards Allye.)
.
Useff nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.
.
Cythra is giggling at you.
.
Aetheline nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.
.
Allye exclaims to you, "That's what I said!"
.
Vixonia comes slinking up to you with fluid grace, curling her tail lazily in the air.
.
Eurynomile grins at Aetheline.

You gaze at Vixonia.
.
Vixonia slinks up behind Useff, tail twitching mischievously.
.
Cythra laughs!
.
Almarius sings in a sopranino voice:

    "Best friend shows her elegance and grace
     While certain other people here need more space.
     Your notes are off-rhythm, they're shaky and flat,
     Probably because you can't even snap!"

Allye shakes her fist at Almarius!

Merilwen laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Eurynomile gazes at Almarius.

Vixonia quietly asks Useff, "Protect me?"
.
Cythra produces a muffled snap with the pads of her furry fingers.
.
Elurora quietly says, "Alma is getting downright mean."

You try hard not to grin.
.
(Allye, rather than beginning another verse, gasps in utter indignation.)
.
Useff glances at you.
.
Eurynomile giggles at Elurora.
.
Aetheline nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

You smile at Useff.
.
Allye defiantly exclaims, "I can too snap!"
.
Eurynomile laughs!
.
Allye produces a muffled snap with the pads of her furry fingers.
.
Allye produces a muffled snap with the pads of her furry fingers.
.
Aetheline giggles at Allye.
.
Allye frowns.
.
Elurora appears to be trying hard not to grin.
.
Anuril grins.
.
(Allye clenches her hands into fists and bends down toward Almarius to emit a long, loud, shrieking scream of wordless rage.)
.
Vixonia giggles at Allye.
.
Aetheline winces.
.
Useff blinks at Allye.
.
Saslisena blinks.
.
(Almarius opens her mouth in turn and an ear shattering screech abruptly fills the air.  Noticing Allye wincing and holding her ears, Alma kicks at Allye's shoes causing faint scuffing marks to form along the top.  Not finished with her attacks, Alma deftly moves her hands and unties the bows on Allye's stockings.)
.
Elurora covers her ears with her hands.
.
Merilwen rubs her right ear.
.
Elurora blinks.
.
Aetheline covers her eyes with her hand.

Vixonia covers her ears with her hands.
.
Useff moves over to guard Vixonia.

You move over to guard Vixonia.
.
Elurora gazes thoughtfully at Aetheline.
.
Merilwen gasps!
.
(Allye stares down in disbelief as the bows on her stockings unravel and the pale fabric accordions down to her ankles.  She lets loose another scream of outrage and lunges forward, her claws directed at Almarius' face!  She fortunately misses her mark, instead ripping the porcelain mask off of her impromptu sparring partner, who reaches up to grab it before it can fall and shatter on the floor.)
.
Elurora quietly asks Aetheline, "Do you hear with your eyes or are the dolls that scary?"
.
Eurynomile gasps at Almarius!

You blink.
.
Eurynomile gazes at Allye.

Aetheline quietly says to Elurora, "Dolls are .. are that scary."
.
Useff takes a sip of his water.
.
Elurora bends down and rubs Aetheline's back.
.
Merilwen nods to Aetheline.
.
Almarius removes her porcelain primrose, revealing her face.

Vixonia is giggling at you.
.
Almarius blinks.
.
Almarius blinks.
.
Almarius acts puzzled.
.
(Almarius stumbles back looking up at her Too Mom.  Her eyes widen with surprise as she frantically moves about, dodging swings and jabs. She jumps and scurries backwards, putting a lot of distance between herself and her primrose counterpart.)

Anuril quietly says, "Should banner these things beforehand..."
.
Vixonia giggles a little oddly.
.
Useff asks you, "Should we splash water on them or something?"
.
Aetheline giggles at Anuril.

You nod to Anuril.
.
Saslisena says to Almarius, "Please stick to animals."
.
Saslisena ducks her head.
.
Cythra laughs at Anuril.

(Almarius tilts her head in a thoughtful manner, clearly trying to remember something.  With a look of sudden realization dawning on her face, Alma quickly swipes at Allye's mask when she lunges at her again.)
.
You grin at Useff.
.
Aetheline nods at Saslisena, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Aetheline exclaims, "BURN THE MASKS!"
.
Kaelie takes a sip of her wine.
.
Elurora quietly says to Anuril, "I'm not sure any of us could stop Allye without that."
.
(Allye snatches her mask from mid-air as it drops, seeming to snap out of some trance as she does so.)
.
Faenella's Fist Salubrie goes east.

Cythra asks, "Any warmies have a gnome talisman?"

You nod to Aetheline.
.
Cythra hums to herself.
.
Allye removes her porcelain primrose, revealing her face.

Saslisena nods at Aetheline, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Eurynomile laughs!
.
Saslisena chants in a mezzo-soprano voice:

    "Burn the masks!"

Allye quirks her ears outward for a moment, letting out a startled hiss.

Allye looks over the area with an appraising gaze.
.
Aetheline nods emphatically.
.
Allye hesitantly says, "Um..."
.
Merilwen says, "I wish."
.
Verela just arrived.

(Almarius grabs Allye's hand and they both glance at each other, eyes slightly panicked and round as saucers.  They nod to one another and, in unison, curtsy.)
.
You gaze into Almarius's eyes and applaud her heartily.
.
Elurora laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
.
(Allye doesn't let go of Almarius' hand as they rush off of the staging area and back into the crowd, both looking quite sheepish.)
.
You gaze into Allye's eyes and applaud her heartily.
.
Eurynomile beams!
.
Elurora looks at Almarius and applauds!
.
(Vixonia hesitantly steps from behind her friends and gazes at Allye and Almarius.)
.
Cythra gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Elurora looks at Allye and applauds!
.
Anuril gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!
.
Eurynomile looks at Almarius and applauds!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
.
Eurynomile lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
.
You say to Useff, "Crisis averted."
.
Allye giggles at Vixonia.
.
Cythra grins mischievously before leaning over to lick Eurynomile.
.
Vixonia lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Almarius!
.
Eskila pushes her spectacles up the bridge of her nose.
.
Useff wipes his forehead.
.
Eurynomile is giggling at you.
.
You hug Vixonia who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of cloves clings to her fur.
.
Allye leans over to give Vixonia a friendly smooch.
.
Almarius giggles at Vixonia.
.
Vixonia lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Allye!
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Aetheline quietly says to Almarius, "You both are very scary dolls."
.
Vixonia wraps her arms lovingly around Allye, snuggling close.
.
Aetheline shudders.
.
Merilwen lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!
.
Almarius pulls Vixonia to her in a tight hug.
.
Vixonia gives Almarius a smooch.
.
Allye leans over and scratches Vixonia's back.
.
You give Aetheline an emphatic nod.
.
Merilwen lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
.
Almarius pulls Allye to her in a tight hug.
.
Eurynomile nods emphatically at Aetheline.
.
Almarius giggles.
.
Allye gives Almarius a smooch.
.
Verela blinks.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Love you two!  So glad you're friends with each OTHER again!!"
.
Saslisena taps the center of her forehead as she prays, "Mrod guide."
.
Almarius preens.  Someone's pleased with herself!
.
Allye grins at Vixonia.
.
Vixonia slowly empties her lungs.
.
Eurynomile giggles at Vixonia.
.
Cythra says to Aetheline, "And that's just one of their good qualities."
.
Almarius exclaims to Vixonia, "Too Mom is amazing!"
.
Almarius nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Aetheline laughs at Cythra.
.
Allye giggles at Cythra.

Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!
.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
.
Almarius exclaims to Aetheline, "Awww, thank you! Especially coming from you!"
.
Merilwen grins.
.
Almarius grins at Aetheline, her dimples flashing into view.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Alrighty! We do have at least one more person tonight!!  So please join me in welcoming Eskila!"
.
Almarius sticks her tongue out at Aetheline.
.
You flash a wide grin.
.
Cythra laughs!
.
Anuril takes a sip of his wine.
.
You let out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Useff says, "Oh yay."
.
Eurynomile beams!
.
Anuril lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Raising his strawberry water to Eskila, Useff gives her a toast.
.
Saslisena applauds.
.
Eurynomile looks at Eskila and applauds!
.
Sukidesu lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Aetheline says to Allye, "So glad you both are .. living.. breathing.. people again."
.
Elurora looks at Eskila and applauds!
.
Cythra beams at Allye!
.
Hondashi looks at Eskila and applauds!
.
Allye grins at Aetheline.
.
Ishimmer beams at Eskila!
.
Eurynomile giggles at Aetheline.
.
Allye exclaims to Aetheline, "Me too!"
.
Vixonia nods at Aetheline, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Kaedan just arrived.

Azume lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Aetheline hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
.
Allye giggles.
.
Aetheline hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Aetheline with a warm smile.
.
Allye just hugged Aetheline.
.
Merilwen waves to Kaedan.
.
Kaedan nods politely.

Eskila wearily says, "Oh."
.
Allye perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Cythra.
.
Eskila wearily says, "Umm ok hi."
.
Sonatina studies the faces around her.

Baylix takes a belled jester's hat off her head.
.
Eskila takes a sunset-orange great helm off her head.
.
Eurynomile smiles at Eskila.
.
Allye catches Kaedan up in a fierce embrace, swinging him around exuberantly.
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Baylix waves her hat urgently at Kaedan, trying to get his attention.
.
Kaedan gives Allye a formal hug, pressing first his right cheek, then his left, against Allye's.
.
Eskila wearily says, "This song is going to get me in trouble."
.
Baylix slaps her jester's hat down onto her head, causing the bells on its points to jangle noisily.
.
Cythra lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Anuril yells, "ESkilaaaaa! Woooo!"
.
Allye sticks her tongue out at Kaedan.
.
Kaedan bows to Baylix.
.
Eskila leans over and licks Sonatina, getting a warm smile in return.
.
Aetheline giggles at Eskila.
.
Verela goes east.

Saslisena cocks her head.
.
Merilwen grins at Eskila.
.
Eskila takes a seat.

Eurynomile giggles at Anuril.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Oh my... as long as it's family friendly!"
.
Eurynomile hugs Anuril, getting a smile in return.
.
Saslisena giggles.

Vixonia grins at Eskila.
.
Cythra asks Eskila, "First time?"

Eurynomile whistles at Eskila.
.
Eskila stands up.

Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Eskila nods to Cythra.
.
Eurynomile giggles at Cythra.

Eurynomile gives Cythra a gentle poke in the ribs.

You grin at Useff.

You hug Kaedan who wraps his arms around you with a warm smile.
.
You smile at Kaedan.
.
Cythra says to Eskila, "Getting in trouble I mean."
.
Cythra grins at Sonatina.
.
(Eskila puts her helmet on the bar and starts beating it like a drum)
.
Kaedan shakes your hand.
.
Eurynomile hugs Sonatina, getting a smile in return.
.
Lunamay just arrived.

Eskila wearily exclaims, "Oh no im used to that!"
.
Kaelie grins.
.
You chuckle at Kaedan.

Eskila takes a deep breath.
.
Eurynomile giggles.

Eskila wistfully sings in a soprano voice:

    "Where have all the healers gone
     And where are all the gods?
     Where's the Knife Clan chirurgeon
     To tend the fighting squads?"

Sonatina hugs Eurynomile, who wraps her arms around Sonatina with a warm smile.

Eurynomile lets out a sigh of contentment.
.
Eurynomile snuggles up to Cythra and cradles her in her arms.
.
Anuril grins.
.
Cythra leans back against Eurynomile with a loving smile.
.
Eskila frantically sings in a soprano voice:

    "Isn't there a herbalist upon Hodierna's steed?
     Late at night, I shout and I gweth
     And I dream of what I need:"

Allye giggles at Eskila.
.
Cythra grins at Allye.
.
Eskila ferociously sings in a soprano voice:

    "I need an empath!
     I'm holding out for an empath 'til the end of the night!
     She's gotta beware and she's gotta be fast
     'Cause I'm bleeding out from a fight!"

Eurynomile grins at Eskila.
.
Aetheline giggles.
.
Lunamay goes east.

Cythra giggles.
.
Anuril gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Eskila urgently sings in a soprano voice:

    "I need an empath!
     I'm holding out for an empath 'til the morning light!
     She's gotta be cute and its gotta be soon
     And she's gotta snap-cast Gift of Life
     Cast Gift of Life!"

Sonatina grins.
.
The metal discs on Anuril's acanth tambourine jingle merrily as he shakes it.
.
Vixonia raises her voice in merry laughter.
.
Aetheline laughs!

Cythra produces a muffled snap with the pads of her furry fingers.
.
Eurynomile giggles.
.
Allye chortles softly at some secret joke.
.
Eskila yearningly sings in a soprano voice:

    "Somewhere after Starwatch
     In my wildest fantasy
     Somewhere, just beyond my touch
     There's someone touching back for me!"

Anuril chortles softly at some secret joke.
..
Almarius giggles.
.
Merilwen leans on Baylix.
.
Eskila valorously sings in a soprano voice:

    "Regen sparks around her
     Unity links to me
     It's gonna take a Life Weaver to restore both my feet, yeeeaaaah!"

Cythra covers her mouth with her hand.
.
Eskila throws her head back and howls!
.
Sonatina rests her hand on Eskila's arm with a soft smile.
.
Eurynomile gazes at Eskila.
.
Baylix wraps her arms lovingly around Merilwen, snuggling close.
.
Merilwen snuggles up to Baylix.
.
Elurora giggles at Eskila.
.
Almarius giggles.
.
Allye giggles.
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Vixonia giggles a little oddly.
.
Eskila urgently sings in a soprano voice:

    "I need an empath!
     I'm holding out for an empath 'til the end of the night!
     She's gotta beware and she's gotta be fast
     'Cause I'm bleeding out from a fight!"

.
(Eskila starts to do an epic drum solo on her helm until she's head banging away in a frenzy and seems to forget she was singing a song.)
.
Useff chuckles.
.
Cythra laughs!
.
Anuril waves an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms around.
.
Eskila powerfully sings in a soprano voice:

    "Up where the goblins crash into Kaerna's gates
     Out where banshees scream "Asketi!"
     I could swear there is someone, somewhere, healing me!
     Through the daily training tedium
     And the gargs' falling *thud*s
     I can feel the wound transfers like a fire in my blood!"

Cythra laughs at Eurynomile.

Cythra tickles Eurynomile, grinning mischievously.

Eurynomile grins at Eskila.
.
Eurynomile giggles.
.
Eskila tempestuously sings in a soprano voice:

    "I need an empath!
     I'm holding out for an empath 'til the end of the night!
     She's gotta beware and she's gotta be fast
     'Cause I'm bleeding out from a fight!"

Vixonia nods to Allye.
.
Elurora appears to be trying hard not to grin.
.
Anuril yells, "Wooooo!"
.
Eurynomile laughs!
.
Allye giggles at Eskila.
.
Eskila hysterically sings in a soprano voice:

    "I need an empath!
     I'm holding out for an empath 'til the morning light!
     She's gotta be cute and its gotta be soon
     And she's gotta snap-cast Gift of Life!"

Almarius glances at Allye.
.
Eskila belts out, "I need an empath!"
.
Almarius glances at Vixonia.
.
Eskila's face grows fierce as her fist rockets upwards in a challenging pose!
.
Cythra sweeps Eurynomile into a dance.
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Useff grins at Eskila.

Eskila pants.
.
Vixonia lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Eskila!

Merilwen lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Ishimmer lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Allye preens.  Someone's pleased with herself!
.
Sonatina gets a glass of glowing absinthe from inside her dreamweave lootsack.
.
Anuril lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Elurora looks at Eskila and applauds!
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Eurynomile praises Eskila.
.
Eskila puts a sunset-orange great helm on her head.
.
Vixonia raises her voice in merry laughter.
.
Useff says, "Yes, you sing for all of us."
.
Cythra gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Raising her glowing absinthe to Eskila, Sonatina gives her a toast.
.
Eurynomile looks at Eskila and applauds!
.
Almarius giggles at Eskila.
.
Raising his strawberry water to Eskila, Useff gives her a toast.

Vixonia exclaims, "Let's hear it for Eskila!!"
.
Eskila wearily says, "Yeah but really if anyone's healing i could use it."
.
Allye looks at Eskila and applauds!
.
Sukidesu lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Kaelie lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Cythra gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Allye laughs!
.
Sonatina pulls Eskila into her arms, dipping her back with a dramatic swoop as she presses her lips against Eskila's in a noisy smooch -- how ostentatious!
.
Allye rests her hand on Eskila's arm with a soft smile.
.
Raising her Bardic blue wine to Eskila, Kaelie gives her a toast.
.
Anuril cackles!
.
Eskila gives Sonatina a smooch.
.
Cythra grins mischievously before leaning over to lick Eurynomile.
.
Vixonia takes a drink of her passionfruit vodka.  She looks a little wobbly, but is able to shrug off the effect without much thought.
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Eskila!
.
Eskila wearily exclaims to Allye, "Thanks!!"

Anuril holds a goblet of Bardic blue wine high into the air for all to see.
.
Eurynomile tweaks Cythra's nose!

Allye winks at Eskila.
.
Cythra blinks.
.
Allye exclaims, "Welcome!"
.
Hondashi looks at Eskila and applauds!
.
Vixonia looks happy, and like she doesn't want to move much.
.
Almarius exclaims to Eskila, "You're sooo amazing! That was so much fun!"
.
Azume looks at Eskila and applauds!
.
You gaze into Eskila's eyes and applaud her heartily.
.
Cythra squints at Eurynomile.
.
You smile at Eskila.
.
Eskila wearily asks, "How in trouble am I?"
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!

Vixonia exclaims, "Well I would like to thank you ALL for joining us tonight!  I hope you enjoyed the song circle and please do make sure to grab a gift and some food!"
.
Allye grins.
.
Cythra snickers.
.
Vixonia gets a rather glazed look on her face.
.
Eurynomile flails her arms about.
.
Vixonia gestures at a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order.
.
Vixonia gestures at a Tavern Troupe refreshment cart.
.
Saslisena beams at Vixonia!
.
You smile.
.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Elurora asks Eskila, "Why would you be in trouble?"
.
Useff takes a sip of his water.
.
Merilwen just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Stelling just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Aetheline gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Vixonia!
.
Stelling gives a Tavern Troupe refreshment cart a hug!

Allye exclaims, "Thank you for hosting, Vix!"
.
Eskila wearily exclaims, "Its derivative!!"
.
Merilwen puts her tambourine in her encompassing shadows.

Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Eskila!
.
Vixonia looks very unfocused and seems to be staring at nothing with a blissful smile on her face.
.
Elurora looks at Vixonia and applauds!
.
Eskila bows.
.
Stelling gently sets an acanth tambourine into his driftwood case.
.
Cythra lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Almarius exclaims, "YAAAYY!! Great hosting BELL BUDDY!"
.
Merilwen's eyes widen as she suppresses a cough and a puff of smoke comes out of her nostrils.

Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
You gaze into Vixonia's eyes and applaud her heartily.
.
Almarius puts her primrose in her primrose backpack.
.
Sonatina says to Vixonia, "Thank you."
.
Allye exclaims to Eskila, "It was wonderful!"
.
Ishimmer puts his tambourine in his traveler's pack.
.
Merilwen lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
You let out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Stelling lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
.
Vixonia seems to be relaxed, but a bit sad.

Eurynomile just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Raising her glowing absinthe to Vixonia, Sonatina gives her a toast.
.
Hondashi puts his staff in his hip pouch.
.
Eskila giggles a little oddly.
.
Hondashi slings an ilglaiks skefne with a leather-wrapped haft off from over his shoulder.
.
Eurynomile says, "Oooooo tamborine."
.
Eurynomile nods emphatically at Cythra.
.
Eskila hugs Eurynomile, who wraps her arms around Eskila with a warm smile.
.
Almarius grins at Eurynomile, her dimples flashing into view.
.
Eurynomile puts her tambourine in her journey pack.
.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eurynomile!
.
Vixonia exclaims, "If you have any questions about the Tavern Troupe or anything that we do, please feel free to ask!  We are always accepting applications for new members and would love to chatter if you would like to see if it is a good fit!"
.
Cythra hums to herself.
.
Anuril puts his tambourine in an effervescent eddy of honey-hued light captured by a sungold frame.
.
Eurynomile just left.

You beam at Vixonia!
.
Kaedan just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

Allye looks at Vixonia and applauds!
.
Cythra blinks.
.
Aetheline exclaims, "Gnomes only, though!"
.
Stelling asks Vixonia, "Tavern Troupe?  what's that?"
.
Aetheline nods to Vixonia.
.
Almarius giggles at Aetheline.

You smile at Kaedan.
.
Vixonia just nudged Aetheline.
.
Aetheline giggles.
.
Vixonia gives Stelling a gentle poke in the ribs.
.
Cythra says, "Eerie has precarious grasp on reality."
.
Vixonia exclaims to Stelling, "Careful you!!"
.
Stelling grins at Vixonia.

You gently set an acanth tambourine into the musician's case.
.
Elurora quietly asks Vixonia, "Want me to halt him so you can tickle him?"
.
Elurora glances at Stelling.
.
Stelling chuckles at Elurora.
.
Eurynomile arrives, grinning broadly.
.
Aetheline exclaims to Almarius, "You were really great. So creepy!"
.
Allye giggles at Elurora.
.
Cythra kisses Eurynomile.  And she doesn't seem to want to stop.
.
Eurynomile sighs.
.
Eurynomile takes her rightful place beside Cythra.
.
Useff nods at Aetheline, obviously agreeing with her views.
.
Vixonia giggles at Elurora.
.
Almarius giggles at Aetheline.

Almarius hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
.
Cythra says, "We loves creepy around here."
.
Aetheline exclaims to Allye, "And you too! Nightmare fuel!"
.
Allye giggles at Aetheline.
.
Vixonia exclaims, "Naw... I know his ticklish spots... he can stay or go as he chooses!"
.
Almarius giggles.

Cythra snuggles up to Eurynomile and cradles her in her arms.
.
Almarius hugs Useff, who wraps his arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
.
Vixonia grins impishly.
.
Almarius hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
.
Elurora grins at Vixonia.
.
Aetheline asks, "Next time.. maybe be spiders or snakes or anything but dolls?"
.
You hug Almarius who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of gingerbread clings to her skin.
.
Elurora waggles her fingers mystically at Stelling.  How nice.
.
Aetheline fidgets nervously.
.
Stelling chuckles at Vixonia.
.
You hug Allye who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of sea spray clings to her fur.
.
Stelling winks at Vixonia.
.
Kaedan shakes Almarius's hand.

Merilwen grins at Baylix.
.
Eurynomile says, "Thank you all for sharings all the stories and the creppy dolls even too..."
.
Stelling winks at Elurora.
.
Eurynomile nods emphatically.

You give Baylix a smooch.  Mmmmmwa!
.
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Stelling.
.
Eurynomile begins an eerie, warbling wail of despair.
.
Stelling takes a sip of his wine.
.
Baylix grins at Merilwen.
.
Cythra quietly says to Eurynomile, "I tells everyone you has precarious grip on reality."
.
Vixonia exclaims, "If anyoe wants to stick around, feel free, but this ends the official part of the event!  Thank you so much for coming!"
.
Allye says to Aetheline, "Maybe teddy bears... Teddy murder bears."
.
Aetheline giggles at Eurynomile.
.
Allye rubs her hands together.
.
Elurora says, "Thank you to the Troupe for holding these, I always enjoy them."
.
Merilwen chuckles at Baylix.
.
Aetheline beams at Allye!
.
Raising his Bardic blue wine to Vixonia, Stelling gives her a toast.
.
Aetheline exclaims to Allye, "Perfect!"
.
Raising his strawberry water to Vixonia, Useff gives her a toast.
.
Cythra giggles at Eurynomile.
.
Saslisena beams at Vixonia!
.
Aetheline holds her hand out towards Allye for a highfive.
.
Allye giggles at Aetheline.
.
Almarius says to Allye, "Ohh I do have a bear costume."
.
Eurynomile nods to Cythra.
.
You smile at Elurora.

Almarius hums a song so cheerful it makes you nauseous.
.
Useff says to Vixonia, "Thank you Vix."
.
Allye beams at Almarius!
.
Saslisena exclaims, "Thank you for having us!"

Almarius hugs Saslisena, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.

Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!

Saslisena hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Saslisena with a warm smile.
.
Vixonia makes a rumbling noise of contentment in Useff's direction.
.
Cythra nods at Saslisena, obviously agreeing with her views.

Cythra says, "We like being had."
.
Cythra places her hands on Eurynomile's shoulders and directs a soft, rumbling purr in her direction as Cythra presses her forehead against Eurynomile's.
.
Allye blinks.
.
Eurynomile says, "I strugginlgs with my accent and my attention span at the moments. even more than usuals."
.
Allye hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
.
Aetheline exclaims to Allye, "If either of you need another murderous teddy bear, I'm your gnome!"
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Eurynomile giggles at Cythra.
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Vixonia exclaims to Cythra, "Speak for yourself, my dear!"
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Vixonia giggles.
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Allye beams at Aetheline!
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Eurynomile nods.
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Baylix gently kisses you on the cheek.
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Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Aetheline!
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Elurora wraps her arm around Aetheline's shoulder in a friendly hug.
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Almarius hugs Baylix, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
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Baylix winks at you.
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Elurora hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
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Elurora bows to Vixonia.
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Aetheline tried to highfive Allye, but got left hanging!
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Baylix hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Baylix with a warm smile.
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You smile at Allye.
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Vixonia leans over to give Stelling a friendly smooch.
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Aetheline pulls Elurora to her in a tight hug.
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Cythra giggles at Vixonia.
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Allye says, "Murder teddy trio, I like it."
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Baylix gives Almarius a smooch.
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Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
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Allye giggles.
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Useff shudders.
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Elurora bows to Gridaksma.
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Ishimmer says, "Good fun Vixonia thanks and thanks to the creepy dools and all."
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Almarius exclaims to Baylix, "THank you soooo much for joining us!"
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Ishimmer says, "Dolls."
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Aetheline hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
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Baylix futilely tries to brush some of her hat's points out of her face, but they only flop back a moment later, their bells jingling merrily.
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Gridaksma bows his head, acknowledging Elurora.
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Elurora bows to Stelling.
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Gridaksma bows his head in acknowledgement.
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Anuril quietly says, "Oh no, the gnomes are organizing... into bears."
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Vixonia beams at Ishimmer!
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Aetheline catches Almarius up in a fierce embrace, swinging her around exuberantly.
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Allye giggles at Ishimmer.
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Aetheline hugs Stelling, getting a smile in return.
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Aetheline giggles at Anuril.
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Allye just hugged Aetheline.
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Lady Knight Elurora goes east.

Vixonia exclaims to Ishimmer, "Always good to see you!  Come around more often!"
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Allye's ears perk up happily.
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Vixonia hugs Ishimmer, who wraps his arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
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Lord of Elamiri Gridaksma goes east.

Aetheline hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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Aetheline wraps her arms around you, giving you a great big bear hug!
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Aetheline hugs Useff, getting a smile in return.
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Vixonia just hugged Aetheline.

You hug Aetheline who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of copper clings to her skin.

You smile.
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Almarius just left.

Useff just hugged Aetheline.
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Almarius just arrived.
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Aetheline hugs Baylix, who wraps her arms around Aetheline with a warm smile.
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Almarius hugs Merilwen, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
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Cythra says to Vixonia, "Do you remember you did a performance about I thinks a bard wandering."
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Saslisena ponders.
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Useff catches Almarius up in a fierce embrace, swinging her around exuberantly.
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Almarius hugs Baylix, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
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Almarius hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
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Baylix giggles.
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Almarius giggles.
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Aetheline hugs Merilwen, who wraps her arms around Aetheline with a warm smile.
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Merilwen hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Merilwen with a warm smile.
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Baylix gives Almarius a smooch.

Merilwen just hugged Aetheline.
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Ishimmer says, "Will work on that."
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Aetheline waves.
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Cythra hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Cythra with a warm smile.
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Vixonia nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

You wave.
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Ishimmer winks at Vixonia.

Almarius hugs Cythra, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
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Cythra nods to Eurynomile.
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Stardust Aetheline scampers east.

Stelling hugs Vixonia, who wraps her arms around Stelling with a warm smile.
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Stelling hugs Merilwen, who wraps her arms around Stelling with a warm smile.
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Farceur Baylix cartwheels east.

Merilwen hugs Stelling, who wraps his arms around Merilwen with a warm smile.
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Initiate Empath Skylea just arrived.

Skylea just found an acanth tambourine delicately painted with blossoms in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order!

.Stelling hugs you, and you wrap your arms around him with a warm smile.
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Useff gazes off to the east.
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Initiate Empath Skylea meanders east.

Vixonia asks Cythra, "I am not sure which one you're referring to... what else do you remember?"
.

Stelling hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
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Vixonia hugs Stelling, who wraps his arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
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You are swept into a dance by Useff, who smiles at you as he takes your hand.
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Eurynomile flails her arms about.
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Vixonia hugs Merilwen, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
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Allye hugs Stelling, who wraps his arms around Allye with a warm smile.
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Allye grins at Stelling.
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Vixonia hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
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Ishimmer shakes Stelling's hand.
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Merilwen hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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Cythra ponders.
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You grin at Useff.
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Vixonia hugs Useff, who wraps his arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
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Stelling smiles and hugs and waves at the appropriate people
.
You hug Vixonia who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of cloves clings to her fur.

Eurynomile leaves, citing plans for warm comfort and a soft bed.

Merilwen hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
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Stelling grins like an idiot.
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Useff hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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Kirwren just arrived.

Merilwen hugs Useff, getting a smile in return.
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Vixonia hugs Ishimmer, who wraps his arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
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You hug Merilwen who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of smoldering fire clings to her skin.
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Useff hugs Merilwen, who wraps her arms around Useff with a warm smile.
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You smile.
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Merilwen hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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Ishimmer hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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Kirwren stops teaching.
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Kirwren frowns.
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Stray Stelling goes east, leading his group.

Vixonia hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
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Cythra says, "Umm..  I remember it inspired the song I did tonight."
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Vixonia hugs Allye, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
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Almarius hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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Allye hugs Vixonia, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
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Vixonia grins at Cythra.
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Cythra says, "Losely."
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Allye perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Vixonia.
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Vixonia exclaims, "It's fun to be inspiration!!"
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Cythra says, "Loosely too."
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Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Vixonia!
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Vixonia makes a rumbling noise of contentment in Cythra's direction.
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Kaelie hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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Kirwren goes east.

Saslisena nods at Vixonia, obviously agreeing with her views.
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Vixonia hugs Kaelie, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
.
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Vixonia makes a rumbling noise of contentment in Kaelie's direction.
.
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Vixonia hugs Saslisena, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
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Kaelie exclaims, "Thanks Troupe!"
.

Kaelie gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
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Vixonia asks, "Did I miss anyone??"
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Kaelie waves a goblet of Bardic blue wine around.
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Raising her passionfruit vodka to Kaelie, Vixonia gives her a toast.

You smile.
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Vixonia takes a drink of her passionfruit vodka.  She looks a little wobbly, but is able to shrug off the effect without much thought.
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Almarius shakes her hips, ringing the bells on her hip-chain.
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Kaelie exclaims, "Ok, headed to empath guild!"
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Almarius raises her hand.
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Almarius exclaims to Vixonia, "Meee!"
.
Almarius shakes her hips, ringing the bells on her hip-chain.
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Almarius hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
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Harmless Biomancer Kaelie glides east, leading her group.

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Vixonia looks happy, and like she doesn't want to move much.
.
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Saslisena hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.
.
Vixonia hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
.
Almarius preens.  Someone's pleased with herself!
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Vixonia gets a rather glazed look on her face.
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Vixonia hugs Saslisena, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.
.
Almarius quietly says to Vixonia, "You didn't buuuuut! I wanted another."
.
Almarius preens.  Someone's pleased with herself!
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Sonatina snuggles up to Eskila.
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Cythra giggles.
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You hear a wolf howling nearby, calling for its pack.
.

Vixonia raises her voice in merry laughter.
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You hug Kaedan who wraps his arms around you with a warm smile.
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Vixonia hugs Sonatina, getting a smile in return.
.
You give Kaedan a smooch.  Mmmmmwa!
.
Vixonia looks very unfocused and seems to be staring at nothing with a blissful smile on her face.
.
Almarius exclaims, "AWOOOOooooooOOOOOoooooOOOO!"
.
Vixonia just hugged Eskila.
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Azume throws her head back and howls!
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Vixonia hums an innocent tune.
.
Useff gives Kaedan a brotherly hug, ruffling his hair with his knuckles.
.
Cythra waves to Kaedan.
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You nod to Useff.
.
Almarius just hugged Eskila.
.
You wave.
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Kaedan nods politely to Cythra.
.

You say, "Night all."
.
Anuril takes a sip of his wine.
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Kaedan leans over and scratches Useff's back.
.
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(Vixonia trips over Kaedan.)
.

Almarius hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
.
You smile.
.
Cythra says, "My fest friend."
.
Almarius hugs Useff, who wraps his arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
.
Saslisena waves to you.
.
Useff says, "Happy days, all."
.
You hug Almarius who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile.  A faint scent of gingerbread clings to her skin.
.
Useff waves.
.
Sonatina waves to you.
.
You wave.
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With a friendly smile, Azume holds Sukidesu's hand.
.
Saslisena waves to Useff.
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You flash a wide grin.
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Sonatina waves to Useff.
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Kaedan says to Vixonia, "Yes, hello."
.
Azume clasps Hondashi's hand tenderly.
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Vixonia exclaims to Kaedan, "Oh.. hi!"
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(Useff and Nilme dance off into the dawn.)
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Saslisena ponders.
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You follow Useff east.


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