Nawain/Logs/20260502b
(Context note: Continuation of events following Nawain's attack on Illiya at the ZDF meeting)
Elurora asks you, Will you come with us?
You nod to Elurora.
Siendra joins Elurora's group.
Elurora reaches over and holds your hand.
Ollythander gets a heart-shaped strawberry lollipop from inside a little navy lunchbox painted with the portrait of a Halfling.
Ollythander offers you a heart-shaped strawberry lollipop. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
You put your bead in your slender rugursora.
You accept Ollythander's offer and are now holding a heart-shaped strawberry lollipop.
You smile at Ollythander.
Ollythander smiles at you.
You whisper to Ollythander, Thank you.
You follow Elurora out.
(moving)
Ollythander says in a polished accent, Little candy never hurts.
You whisper to Siendra, Ollythander, and Elurora, Will Tirost be alright? There are two necromancers back there, at least.
[Taelbert's Inn, Alcove] (16013)
Little more than a niche off of the main banquet room, this dark alcove is at least quiet, if not sumptuous. A faded sofa takes up much of the floorspace, and though not elegant by any means, it certainly appears inviting.
Also here: Peace Keeper Ollythander, Lady of Frostbite Siendra who is camouflaged in a swirling fog of frigid arctic currents and Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light.
Obvious exits: out.
Room Number: 14690
Elurora says, There, a quiet, out of the way spot.
Siendra whispers to your group, He came prepared for just such a thing, I am sure.
You give a slight nod.
Ollythander whispers to your group, we have to trust he knows what he's doing...and if he doesn't it can be fixed.
Elurora says to you, Why don't you sit.
Elurora points at a faded sofa.
Elurora says, Just watch the dye.
(Nawain parks herself in one corner of the sofa, knees up to her chest and arms wrapped around them.)
You settle yourself on the faded sofa.
Ollythander gets a bottle of strawberries and cream fizz with pink heart-shaped pearls from inside a little navy lunchbox painted with the portrait of a Halfling.
On the faded sofa you see some purple dye, some blue dye, some cyan dye, some aquamarine dye, some magenta dye, some red dye, some turquoise dye, some ruby dye, a glass of sparkling cider, a glass, a snifter of toffee-hued cognac, some yellow dye, some tan dye, some white dye, some aquamarine dye, some brown dye and some brown dye.
Elurora folds her arms across her chest.
Ollythander offers you a bottle of strawberries and cream fizz with pink heart-shaped pearls. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
Elurora asks you, How are you feeling?
You accept Ollythander's offer and are now holding a bottle of strawberries and cream fizz with pink heart-shaped pearls.
You say to Elurora in a Rakash accent, Really confused. And... worried.
Ollythander quietly says in a polished accent, I gotta start carrying water...
You take a sip of the fizz.
Elurora says to you, I think we are worried as well.
Ollythander nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
You nibble on your lip.
Elurora asks, Can you remember what happened?
You ask in a Rakash accent, When?
You laugh!
You say in a Rakash accent, Though... The answer is probably no.
You gaze at Elurora.
Elurora asks, At the meeting to start with. Do you remember attacking Illiya or why?
Elurora cocks her head at you.
Siendra quietly says, It seems not, no.
You shake your head.
Siendra asks you, What is the last thing you remember?
You say in a Rakash accent, I remember talking. Vaguely. About Ophiliah.
You roll your eyes.
Elurora nods to you.
You apologetically say in a Rakash accent, I'm sorry, my sleep has been awful.
Siendra says to Elurora, Perhaps their memories are triggers? Though...what would do that...
Elurora asks, You seemed to snap and you kept saying that Illiya was in danger, but then you said she was hurting people?
You blink.
You ask in a Rakash accent, Why would I hurt her if she was in danger? Why would I hurt her at all?
You get an incredibly soft stuffed panther hued a burnished chestnut from inside your slender rugursora.
You give an incredibly soft stuffed panther hued a burnished chestnut a hug. I'm quite sure that the panther appreciates the sentiment.
Elurora says, I don't know, I was hoping you might.
Elurora asks, You spoke of a brother, who is this brother? Do they have a name?
(Nawain presses her forehead to her knees, and huffs a bit when her mask is in the way.)
You remove your warrior's mask, revealing your features once again.
You put your mask in your slender rugursora.
(Nawain blinks oddly at Elurora. Her expression is strangely neutral all of a sudden, then breaks into a smile.)
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Hey, deep breathes, you don't have to have all the answers.
You ask in a Rakash accent, Vrali?
Elurora nods to you.
[General][Ollythander] it had it's ups and downs.
Siendra whispers something to Elurora.
Elurora asks, Yes, was there a Rakash on the ship?
You happily say in a Rakash accent, He's just like Rutraka! He's a Paladin, and his soul is a lovely deep blue. He is fearless and wise, and an excellent teacher.
You shake your head at Elurora.
You say in a Rakash accent, Oh, no. He's not Rakash.
You beam at Elurora!
Elurora asks, What is his name?
You exclaim in a Rakash accent, Cambin!
Ollythander raises an eyebrow.
Elurora blinks at you.
[General][Ophiliah] i thought the meeting was fascinating
You take a sip of the fizz.
Siendra asks, Cambin? That...you spent a lot of time with Cambin?
You nod to Siendra.
Siendra glances at Elurora.
Elurora furrows her brow.
(Nawain's smile becomes slightly... glazed.)
Elurora asks you, Did he...harm you? Feed you anything odd?
You say in a Rakash accent, He was an excellent.. teacher.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, Paladin is not the word I would use to describe him.
You glance at Elurora, a female Elf.
You say in a Rakash accent, I...
You ponder.
Siendra growls, Teacherrr of what...
Elurora rubs her head.
[General][Janalynn] So....don't call the crows....
You say to Siendra in a Rakash accent, He... He taught me what I... What I could do for myself.
Elurora frowns.
Elurora glances at Siendra.
(Nawain gulps in air and rubs at one wrist, shoulders hunching.)
Elurora slowly asks, What does that mean? What can you do for yourself?
Elurora touches you with a confident grace and familiar smile.
Siendra gently asks you, Okay. That...is okay. What was that?
You gaze at Elurora.
Elurora frowns at Ollythander.
You gaze at Siendra.
You faintly say in a Rakash accent, F-free myself. I had to... To free myself.
Siendra gently asks you, From what?
(Nawain holds out her wrists, and gazes at the smooth skin, clearly seeing something else.)
Ollythander asks in a polished accent, Chains?
You say in a Rakash accent, From the stakes.
Ollythander nods.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, It's a topic that comes up a lot when I speak with Zfora.
Elurora peers quizzically at Ollythander.
Siendra asks Ollythander, Stakes?
Ollythander ponders.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, If it's the usual Necromancer swill, it's usually involving being bound by metaphorical chains, or the stakes that the Immortals play with us.
(Nawain seems content to let Ollythander explain, running a finger across the skin.)
Elurora glances at Ollythander.
Elurora glances at you.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, About leaving it all behind and freeing yourself.
You say in a Rakash accent, Hmm? Vrali's no necromancer...
You frown.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, Embracing the night, leaving it all behind.
You say in a Rakash accent, He's a Paladin.
Siendra narrows her eyes.
Elurora says, A Paladin that works with at least one Necromancer to do evil.
You glance at Elurora, a female Elf.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, Cambin is...deeply troubled.
Siendra sternly says to you, Nawain. You know you do not want to free yourself from that. Enelne cares too deeply for you, and you for her.
You gaze at Siendra.
You say to Siendra in a Rakash accent, From what? I... I wanted to be free, I did. But it hurt so much. Pulling them up.
You frown at Siendra.
Elurora asks, Lady Siendra is right, you know how much Enelne cares for you, remember her bringing you to her?
You say in a Rakash accent, And if I waited too long, there was too much... blood.
You breathe rapidly, your nostrils flaring.
Siendra growls low in the back of her throat.
Elurora rubs her nose.
Ollythander ponders.
Elurora glances at Siendra.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, In this case it really could have been...actual stakes...
Siendra growls, I want to kill them all.
You give a slight nod.
(Nawain rubs at her wrist thoughtfully, expression placid.)
Siendra inhales a great swallow of air.
You say in a Rakash accent, He... He follows Trothfang, you know.
Ollythander asks in a polished accent, Cambin?
You nod to Ollythander.
Ollythander ponders.
(Siendra touches Nawain's arm gently, before pulling closer to her to wrap an arm around her.)
Siendra says, Nawain, I do not think Cambin had your best interests at heart. You should not dwell on his teachings.
You lean on Siendra.
You frown at Siendra.
You say to Siendra in a Rakash accent, It wasn't about my best interests. It was about Tek. You and Tek. And the pack.
Elurora asks Siendra, Perhaps Vekara could help her? As an Empath?
(Nawain gazes at Siendra in confusion, as if this were self-evident.)
Siendra says to Elurora, Maybe if there is a...phantom pain? That is a thing, I believe.
Elurora says, The pack is safe, it has many defenders and FoE is of no concern to us.
Ollythander nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
Siendra says to you, He certainly did not have our best interests in mind, either.
Siendra nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
Elurora quietly asks Siendra, Empaths can sometimes, um, effect the mind, she may know some sort of mind healing?
Ollythander says to Elurora in a polished accent, Saph and I are meeting with Dioe at some point actually...
Siendra gives Elurora a slight nod.
Elurora asks Ollythander, Dare I ask why?
You say to Siendra in a Rakash accent, He would find you. If I didn't.. play. Didn't learn. Didn't listen. He said he would find Tek instead. Or you. Or Dytt. Or Suki...
Ollythander says to Elurora in a polished accent, He wanted to speak with her, I don't want her to go alone.
Siendra says to Ollythander, I plan to send him a missive myself. To ask him what exactly happened.
Elurora nods at Ollythander, obviously agreeing with his views.
Ollythander says to Elurora in a polished accent, He won't harm either of us if he asked to speak. I'll take him at his word at that at least.
Elurora says to Ollythander, I am glad she not going alone, nonetheless.
Siendra gently says to you, Dear heart, it is not your job to take so much for us. Trust us, we all stand together. No one wanted you bearing this on your own.
Ollythander says to Elurora in a polished accent, There is absolutely nothing they could offer her to tempt her anyway, but she is far more blunt than I am.
Ollythander grins at Elurora.
Elurora grins at Ollythander.
Elurora says to Ollythander, Bluntness is a form of turth sometimes.
Siendra nods in agreement.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Your people are safe, you are safe, but I really must insist that anything Cambin taught you was likely deeply flawed.
You say to Siendra in a Rakash accent, I couldn't bear the thought of you pinned to the wall. Of that.. knife.
You glance at Ollythander, a male Halfling.
Elurora says to you, Cambin is not so powerful as he has led you to believe.
Ollythander smiles at you.
Elurora says to you, Miss Aema has bopped him firmly and easily on more than one occasion.
(Nawain's expression shifts to somewhere between worried and defensive.)
Siendra says, Let him come. Even now.
Siendra laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
Siendra exclaims to Elurora, Good for her!
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, I'm not threatening him, I promise.
Siendra mutters something into the air about am.
You give Ollythander a slight nod.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, He is young and still has a lot to learn himself.
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Siendra.
Siendra hums to herself.
Ollythander asks you in a polished accent, May I sit with you?
Ollythander smiles.
You miserably say to Ollythander in a Rakash accent, Please don't hurt him. He's my brother. I can't bear to lose him twice.
You nod to Ollythander.
Ollythander takes a seat near you.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, He killed someone very important to me, and I did not kill him for it. I don't think that's the lessons he needs to learn.
You glance at Ollythander, a male Halfling.
You quietly say to Ollythander in a Rakash accent, I'm sorry.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Cambin, is currently lost in his own personal loneliness. What he taught you was flawed because of that loneliness and the company that found him in it.
You gaze at Ollythander.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, No one is beyond redemption.
Elurora nods at Ollythander, obviously agreeing with his views.
Doctor of Kittens Sukidesu just arrived.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, Hello there.
Elurora hugs Sukidesu, getting a smile in return.
Sukidesu hugs Elurora, getting a smile in return.
You nod to Ollythander.
Siendra hugs Sukidesu, who wraps his arms around Siendra with a warm smile.
Sukidesu hugs Siendra, who wraps her arms around Sukidesu with a warm smile.
Sukidesu hugs you.
You pull Sukidesu to you in a tight hug.
Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Vengence is not what is needed now..not with him. What is needed is that whatever was done to you, heals.
Ollythander smiles at you.
You say to Ollythander in a Rakash accent, But...
Sukidesu nods to Elurora.
Elurora says to you, And for you to understand that we are safe. See. Here is Suki alive and well.
Elurora points at Sukidesu.
Ollythander raises an eyebrow.
Siendra whispers something to Sukidesu.
Ollythander smiles.
Elurora says, And Lady Siendra.
Elurora points at Siendra.
Sukidesu waves to you.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, Hello dear.
(Nawain bites the inside of her lip hard, and her teeth are red when she speaks again.)
Sukidesu nods to Siendra.
Siendra waves to you.
You nod to Siendra.
You smile.
You smile at Sukidesu.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Deep breaths and speak honestly.
You take in a great breath of air.
Siendra gazes at you.
You say to Ollythander in a Rakash accent, Rileos ordered me to stay away from Cambin. Not to talk to him at all. And I... I didn't. I really didn't, but he... He knows where I live.
Ollythander nods to you.
(Nawain gazes at Ollythander, eyes intense, as if begging him not to make her say more.)
Siendra twitches.
Elurora says, Then we will move you.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, You don't have to say more, that's alright.
Elurora says, I can get you a key to a house here in Crossing.
Ollythander rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.
You glance at Elurora, a female Elf.
Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.
Elurora says, I can even stay until you fall asleep if that would help.
Siendra gazes fondly at Elurora.
Elurora says, Cambrin does not scare me.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, None of this is easy, and I think you're incredible for telling us what you have tonight.
Siendra nods at Ollythander, obviously agreeing with his views.
Ollythander asks you in a polished accent, You sure YOU aren't a Paladin?
Ollythander smiles at you.
You give a half-hearted grin.
You elbow Ollythander in the ribs in a playful sort of way.
Ollythander laughs!
Siendra laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
You say in a Rakash accent, I..
You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.
You ponder.
Sukidesu gazes at you.
Ollythander nods to you.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, Take your time.
Elurora looks with concern at you.
You say in a Rakash accent, I feel like I'm going to disappoint you all. If he says a thing is true, it's.... it's just true. He called me his rasa, and it was so. He says I need to embrace the blood, and, gods help me if I don't want to hunt constantly.
You nibble on your lip.
Elurora says, Then we will keep telling you he is wrong until you believe it.
You say in a Rakash accent, It's like the part of me that's thinking.. isn't.
You glance at Elurora, a female Elf.
Ollythander ponders.
Sukidesu ponders.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, I won't tell you to deny how you feel, those feelings are real...but.
Ollythander ponders.
You glance at Ollythander, a male Halfling.
You give an incredibly soft stuffed panther hued a burnished chestnut a hug. I'm quite sure that the panther appreciates the sentiment.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, Your heart and your pack knows what's right.
Siendra whispers, Are you okay if Tirost joins? He wants to see you.
Elurora smiles at Ollythander.
You give Siendra a slight nod.
You whisper to Siendra, He doesn't think I'm horrible?
Ollythander says in a polished accent, I am a man of joy and peace....and even I have violent thoughts.
Ollythander ponders.
You gaze at Ollythander.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Trust your heart.
Siendra shakes her head at you.
Ollythander smiles.
You nibble on your lip.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, And if you doubt even that, maybe trust Elurora, she taught me after all.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, I'm an empath, it physically hurts to harm a living thing, but I was ready to tear someone apart to rescue you.
Sukidesu nods to you.
Elurora looks at Ollythander and blushes.
Siendra smiles at Sukidesu.
You hug Sukidesu who wraps his arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of fresh herbs clings to his skin.
Elurora says to Ollythander, Hardly, you were already on your path and doing amazing when I met you.
Sukidesu hugs you.
You say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, I know. And thank you.
Ollythander says to Elurora in a polished accent, I would not have found my love of Albreda without your guidance.
Elurora says to Ollythander, You honor me with your words, thank you.
Ollythander asks you in a polished accent, And hey...you know you don't have to be perfect right?
Ollythander smiles at you.
You quietly say in a Rakash accent, I don't trust my heart. Or my head.
Ollythander laughs!
Ollythander says in a polished accent, Ok maybe right now trusting those things is a bit fuzzy.
You say in a Rakash accent, But I know I'm not perfect.
You nod at Ollythander, in complete agreement with his views.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Good. We're allowed to be wonderfully flawed.
Elurora says to you, Then trust us. Trust your husband.
Siendra says to you, Nawain, we do not want to overwhelm you. And we are not going to force you to try and erase what happened. But we do need you to think...think of what you had before. How you felt before. And tell us what you need to feel that again.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, It's why we keep good friends.
Elurora points at Siendra.
You glance at Siendra, a female Rakash.
Sukidesu nods to Siendra.
Knight of Meraud Tirost just arrived.
You nod to Ollythander.
You see Knight of Meraud Tirost Armagna, Legendary Warrior Mage of Zoluren, a Human.
A veil of ice covers his face and obscures his features.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a fur-trimmed black mantle clasped at the shoulder with a silversteel triskelion, a damite ring hauberk, a black steel mourning band inlaid with ivory lilies, a dark leather sheath inlaid with silversteel, a pair of black khadder pants fastened with animite studs and a pair of black leather boots with white meshor fox fur cuffs.
Ollythander stands up.
Ollythander snaps to attention and hails Tirost with a crisp hand salute.
Ollythander takes a seat near you.
Tirost bows to Ollythander.
You wince.
Tirost stands near Siendra.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Appologies for the swift motion.
Tirost softly asks you, How are you feeling?
Siendra grins at Ollythander.
You gaze at Tirost.
You quietly say to Tirost in a Rakash accent, Unhinged.
A pained expression crosses Tirost's face.
You sigh.
Siendra rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.
Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, Kitten.
Tirost kneels down before you.
Siendra giggles.
Siendra just nudged Sukidesu.
Sukidesu grins at Siendra, his dimples flashing into view.
Tirost gazes fondly at you.
You quietly say to Tirost in a Rakash accent, I don't remember any of that, Tirost. They say I tried to hurt Illiya. I don't remember.
You nibble on your lip.
Siendra says, Doctor *with* kittens, it seems.
Tirost says to you, I'm sorry about the ice and the stuns.
Sukidesu nods at Siendra, obviously agreeing with her views.
You blink at Tirost.
You say to Tirost in a Rakash accent, Oh, no.. It's okay, if I was... That's okay.
You nod to Tirost.
You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.
Sukidesu rummages about his person, looking for something.
Tirost says to you, It seems like you're in good hands. I just wanted to check on you, and to let you know to call on me if you need anything.
Sukidesu ponders.
Tirost lets out a long, contemplative breath.
You ask in a Rakash accent, Is Illiya okay..?
Tirost nods to you.
Tirost says, She is.
You let out a long sigh of relief.
You say in a Rakash accent, She hurried out so fast, I couldn't see..
Siendra says to you, Although if he attacks you with ice again, you let me know. That is stealing my thunder. Er...ice.
Tirost says, We chased Zfora to Haven, then back to the Crossing, but I let her slip through my fingers.
(Nawain grins at Siendra with honest humor.)
Tirost stands up.
Tirost whispers something to Siendra.
Siendra gives Tirost a slight nod.
You nibble on your lip.
Tirost nods to Siendra.
Siendra rubs your head.
You lean on Siendra.
Sukidesu pats you on the back.
Ollythander smiles at Elurora.
(Siendra leans down to kiss the top of Nawain's head.)
Elurora grins sheepishly at Ollythander.
You pull Siendra to you in a tight hug.
Siendra pulls you to her in a tight hug.
Siendra smiles at Ollythander.
Siendra brushes her lips against Tirost's in a loving kiss.
Tirost brushes his lips against Siendra's in a loving kiss.
Tirost rubs Siendra's left hand.
You wearily say to Elurora in a Rakash accent, I think staying someplace he doesn't know is a good idea.
Tirost nods to Siendra.
Sukidesu nods in agreement.
Elurora asks you, Would you like me to take you there now?
Elurora says, Everyone else is welcome as well if you want them and they want.
Tirost softly says to you, Take care, Nawain.
You nod to Tirost.
You say to Tirost in a Rakash accent, Stay safe.
Tirost nods.
Tirost frowns but tries to hide it.
Knight of Meraud Tirost drifts out.
You ask in a Rakash accent, I don't want to be alone. If there's no one around, how will I know what I forget..?
You wince.
Elurora says, I will stay.
Elurora nods to you.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, I don't have anywhere else to be presently.
Siendra asks, I can post the real Rin outside the door, as well, if you like?
You nod in agreement.
Elurora says to Siendra, That is a good idea.
You give an incredibly soft stuffed panther hued a burnished chestnut a hug. I'm quite sure that the panther appreciates the sentiment.
Ollythander winks at Siendra.
With a friendly smile, Elurora holds Sukidesu's hand.
Siendra flashes a quick grin at Ollythander.
Siendra nods to Elurora.
Siendra says, He will stand guard for as long as you need, Nawain.
You nod to Siendra.
Siendra says, And keep cuddling the small version.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Thank you again for telling us what you could, and trusting that we're trying to help.
Ollythander smiles at you.
Siendra taps your nose.
You smile at Ollythander.
You giggle at Siendra.
You nod.
You give an incredibly soft stuffed panther hued a burnished chestnut a hug. I'm quite sure that the panther appreciates the sentiment.
You take a sip of the fizz.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, I don't think we're strangers but I know I'm not as close as these two are to you.
Elurora smiles at Ollythander.
You say to Ollythander in a Rakash accent, We've met on a few battlefields.
Ollythander nods to you.
You nod to Ollythander.
Ollythander smiles at you.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, And we likely will meet on more unfortunatly.
Ollythander laughs!
You chuckle.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, I suppose you must, or we'd all be out of jobs.
Ollythander says to Sukidesu in a polished accent, I really want to be unemployed.
Sukidesu grins at Ollythander, his dimples flashing into view.
Elurora nods at Ollythander, obviously agreeing with his views.
Elurora says, I would not mind if it meant peace.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, I would like to say though, if you find yourself alone, you can always seek me out and I'll be happy to spend time with you.
Ollythander smiles at you.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, Not that you are short on companions.
You smile at Ollythander.
Elurora says, Sir Olly is a good one to have though.
Elurora grins at Ollythander.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, I try.
You exclaim to Ollythander in a Rakash accent, I would be happy to learn you stories. I'm sure they are fascinating!
Ollythander laughs!
Ollythander says in a polished accent, I could tell you my favorite, where I was blessed by the Gods and threw light javelins at the Heralds.
You beam at Ollythander!
Ollythander says in a polished accent, Most are dreadfully tired of hearing it though.
Ollythander laughs!
Elurora chuckles at Ollythander.
You exclaim in a Rakash accent, I was there, it's a great one! I'd listen!
Siendra laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
You hold out a hand towards Ollythander for a highfive.
Ollythander raises his hand and highfives you!
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, My favorite though is how five Paladins ended up on a boat when I went to get my Holy Weapon.
Elurora chortles softly at some secret joke.
You laugh!
Elurora says, We wanted to make sure nothing went wrong.
Ollythander nods to Elurora.
Sukidesu asks in a Shardian accent, What do you call a group of Paladins?
Sukidesu ponders.
You say to Ollythander in a Rakash accent, Oh, I definitely have to hear that one.
Elurora asks Sukidesu, A clank?
Siendra says, So somehow I need to sneakily make our next Rendezvous an Olly storytelling night.
You giggle at Elurora.
Sukidesu giggles at Elurora.
You nod to Siendra.
Ollythander says to Sukidesu in a polished accent, A Justice.
Ollythander laughs!
Elurora says, I like Olly's better.
Elurora flashes a wide grin at Ollythander.
Ollythander ponders.
Sukidesu nods to Ollythander.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, What with our proclivities towards Chadatru, a Pride is also on the table.
Ollythander shrugs.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, That sounds like a thing that could be.
Siendra says, The Prydaen might have something to say about that.
You take a sip of the fizz. The strawberry flavor sparkles on your tongue, unfolding into the vanilla-infused cream that envelops your palate in velvety smoothness. Chewy, heart-shaped pearls bring a delightful surprise, releasing a bit of honeyed strawberry with each bite. The aftertaste lingers with a whisper of ripe strawberries and delicate vanilla.
Sukidesu nods.
Elurora says, There is a lot of pride amongst some Paladins.
lurora gazes off into the distance.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, Also true.
Sukidesu ponders.
You take a sip of the fizz.
Ollythander nods to Siendra.
Elurora asks Siendra, Why did I always think it was called a Pryde?
Elurora shifts her weight.
Siendra exclaims to Elurora, It is, I think!
Elurora laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
Siendra asks, Is it...?
Elurora says, Words are...difficult sometimes.
Siendra says, Now you are making me doubt myself.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, I mean Tea uses it.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, Her shop is called Pack and Pryde.
Siendra exclaims, Okay we are right!
Siendra nods.
Sukidesu grins at Siendra, his dimples flashing into view.
Elurora grins at Siendra.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, The other Cackles are all Prydaen, my Squire is Prydaen...one day I'll actually be fluent in the language.
Elurora says to you, Shall we get you settled in the cottage? If you feel up to a little walk.
You nod to Elurora.
Ollythander smiles at you.
You say in a Rakash accent, I could use a night without nightmares. I don't know how to manage that.
You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.
(Elurora gently moves to help Nawain to her feet.)
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, My wives are both Prydaen, definitely had to learn it.
Sukidesu nods.
Ollythander laughs!
Elurora grins at Sukidesu.
You stand back up.
You are already following Elurora!
Elurora touches you with a confident grace and familiar smile.
You gaze at Elurora.
Elurora asks Ollythander, Are you coming too?
Ollythander stands up.
You say to Elurora in a Rakash accent, Thank you.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, I can.
Ollythander smiles.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, I didn't want to presume or intrude.
You say to Ollythander in a Rakash accent, You're not intruding, and you're welcome.
[Anonymous's Home]
Leaf green ivy-stenciled walls and a polished satinwood floor covered by a tasseled cotton rug enclose this small room. In one corner lies an ewys willow bed, and near the bed sits a deep green marble table. A columned white-marble fireplace burns along the far wall. The room holds a mild scent of wild roses.
You also see a gold clockwork cat and a silver-bound mistwood hope-chest.
Obvious exits: none.
Ollythander walks in the door.
Elurora walks in the door.
Siendra walks in the door.
Sukidesu walks in the door.
<Anonymous> walks in the door.
You exclaim in a Rakash accent, Oh, this is lovely!
You smile.
Ollythander smiles.
(<Anonymous> hands Nawain a key and bows.)
You see <Anonymous> of Elanthia, a Human.
<Anonymous> has a square-jawed face with a generous mouth, deep-set blue-green eyes and a classical nose. His flaxen-streaked black hair is long and thick, and is worn loose. He has dark brown skin.
He appears to be ancient.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a sturdy red backpack, a loose-cut silk tunic patterned in stripes of blue coral beading and some black suede pants trimmed with carved bone buttons.
You say to <Anonymous> in a Rakash accent, Thank you.
<Anonymous> has designated you as his official guest.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, Tea's bringing a present.
Teavira walks in the door.
Teavira waves to you.
<Anonymous> walks through the door.
Teavira offers you a sleeping Rakash baby doll wrapped in pale blue silk blankets. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
You smile.
Teavira serenely says in a Prydaenese accent, Little doll for you.
You laugh!
The door suddenly slams shut!
You put your fizz in your slender rugursora.
You accept Teavira's offer and are now holding a sleeping Rakash baby doll wrapped in pale blue silk blankets.
You say to Teavira in a Rakash accent, Thank you.
You hug Teavira who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of copper clings to her fur.
Teavira nods to you.
Teavira hugs you.
Teavira grins.
Elurora quietly says to you, He isn't big on talking, but he keeps the cottage tended.
You say in a Rakash accent, I need a sign that says thank you. So I can tap it when my voice is gone.
You chuckle.
Sukidesu grins at you, his dimples flashing into view.
You nod to Elurora.
Sukidesu ponders.
Sukidesu just nudged Teavira.
(Nawain rubs at her ear for a moment in a nervous fidget, then wanders the small room.)
Teavira rummages about her person, looking for something.
You pull your Rakash baby doll close to you in a brief hug, taking comfort from the cuddly feel of its soft body.
You grin at Teavira.
Teavira grins at you.
Elurora says to you, It isn't fancy, but it's cozy and safe. And yours as long as you need.
Siendra walks over to the door and leans against it.
Siendra gazes at you.
Teavira serenely says in a Prydaenese accent, Well that one won't do.
You nod to Elurora.
You smile at Elurora.
Teavira looks at a narrow black sign that reads BRING OUT YOUR DEAD! and shakes her head.
Teavira puts her sign in her multi-strapped carryall.
You laugh at Teavira!
Elurora blinks at Teavira.
Elurora chortles softly at some secret joke.
Teavira grins at you.
Siendra says to you, Rin will be just outside, too. And he can let me know -.
Siendra blinks at Teavira.
You nod to Siendra.
Siendra clears her throat.
You giggle at Siendra.
Siendra says, Sorry. Yes, he can let me know directly if you need anything at all.
You nod in agreement.
Teavira serenely says in a Prydaenese accent, Hmm nope.
Teavira puts her sign in her multi-strapped carryall.
Teavira gets a painted grey sign that reads PET PARK from inside a bubbling eddy of molten-orange and silvery light swirling in an onyx crucible.
Teavira serenely asks in a Prydaenese accent, Maybe???
Teavira waves a painted grey sign that reads PET PARK around.
Elurora says to you, And I will stand guard as well while you rest tonight. Between Rin and I, nothing is getting in we don't want in.
Elurora flashes a wide grin at you.
Siendra gazes at Teavira.
Teavira taps a painted grey sign that reads PET PARK that she is holding.
You smile at Elurora.
Siendra says, Why...do you have so many signs.
Ollythander smiles.
Siendra appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Teavira serenely says in a Prydaenese accent, I'm a trader.
Teavira grins at Siendra.
Siendra laughs!
Siendra says, Fair.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, I'll patrol the area during the day, keep an eye out for any trouble.
Elurora smiles at Ollythander.
Teavira serenely says in a Prydaenese accent, No thank you signs, sadly. I should bring that up to the council.
Teavira puts her sign in her multi-strapped carryall.
Elurora nods in agreement.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, If you need assistance and I'm not around, seek out Saph and she can guard in my stead.
You say to Elurora in a Rakash accent, Thank you so much. I feel.. safe.
You smile.
You nod to Ollythander.
Elurora smiles at you.
Sukidesu touched his root.
You quietly say in a Rakash accent, And I am so very sorry if I hurt any of you. Ever. I...
(Nawain's face twists.)
You say in a Rakash accent, It's not me. I wouldn't..
Siendra asks you, Do you want, maybe Suki could...help you sleep?
Elurora shakes her head at you.
You grimace.
Siendra glances at Sukidesu.
Elurora glances at Sukidesu.
You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, You didn't and you wouldn't. It's alright.
Elurora slowly says, That might not be a bad idea.
Ollythander smiles at you.
You ask Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, Could you?
Siendra asks, Empathly...?
Elurora says to you, Illiya is safe and unhurt, she is worried about you.
You nod to Elurora.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, Hmm...hang on a tic.
You sit down on the bed.
You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, I've got some patrols to get to. You all seem like you have this under control.
Elurora gets a quilted horse blanket depicting an idyllic ram sleeping beneath an apple tree from inside a spherical eddy of flowering dogwood branches embracing a ball of golden light.
Elurora says to Ollythander, Thank you, Sir Olly.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, Always happy to serve.
Elurora says to you, I know it's for horses, but it's warm and I promise it's clean.
Elurora offers you a quilted horse blanket depicting an idyllic ram sleeping beneath an apple tree. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
(Nawain kicks off her boots and tosses her longcoat across the foot of the bed.)
You smile.
Ollythander says to Elurora in a polished accent, And a wonderful design.
You put your doll in your slender rugursora.
You accept Elurora's offer and are now holding a quilted horse blanket depicting an idyllic ram sleeping beneath an apple tree.
Elurora grins at Ollythander.
You nod in agreement.
Ollythander grins at Elurora.
Elurora says to Ollythander, Your Immortal will help keep her safe too.
Ollythander nods to Elurora.
Siendra bows to Ollythander.
Ollythander says in a polished accent, I will pray to him for it.
Siendra says to Ollythander, Thank you for everything.
Sukidesu says in a Shardian accent, I don't know if I can put anyone to sleep, but let me try a few things.
You lie down on the bed.
Ollythander says to Siendra in a polished accent, I did very little, but I'm happy I could help.
You give a quilted horse blanket depicting an idyllic ram sleeping beneath an apple tree a hug. I'm quite sure that the blanket appreciates the sentiment.
Elurora says to Ollythander, Thank you, Sir Olly.
Ollythander smiles.
Elurora hugs Ollythander, who wraps his arms around Elurora with a warm smile.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Find yourself restful sleep, and Glythtide's joy find you in the morning.
Ollythander hugs Elurora, getting a smile in return.
You smile at Ollythander.
As Sukidesu reaches out to touch you, you feel your heart shudder and almost stop before it begins beating to a strange rhythm.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Ollythander unlocks the door.
Ollythander opens the door.
You say to Ollythander in a Rakash accent, At the risk of sounding repetitative, thank you.
Ollythander bows to you.
Ollythander says to you in a polished accent, Not repetative at all. I'm always here for you.
You smile at Ollythander.
Ollythander smiles.
Ollythander walks through the door.
The door suddenly slams shut!
You drowsily say to Sukidesu in a Rakash accent, That helps.
(Elurora moves to stand next to the door, taking on a deceptively relaxed stance that allows her to stand guard for long hours.)
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.
Sukidesu holds out his arms, then brings them down evenly.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Siendra hugs Elurora, who wraps her arms around Siendra with a warm smile.
Elurora smiles at Siendra.
Elurora hugs Siendra, who wraps her arms around Elurora with a warm smile.
Siendra says to Elurora, You are wonderful.
Siendra smiles at Elurora.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Elurora looks at Siendra and blushes.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Elurora slowly says, We are pack, and you taught me that pack is family.
Elurora gives a slight nod.
Sukidesu nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
Siendra says to you, And you. Bed, now, young lady.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Sukidesu laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.
Elurora chortles softly at some secret joke.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
(Siendra does her best Alpha voice.)
(Nawain nods, blinking bearily.)
You say in a Rakash accent, Yes, alpha.
Siendra gives a slight nod.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
You say in a Rakash accent, Thank you, Siendra. You ran.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
You smile at Siendra.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Siendra kneels down.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Siendra gently kisses you on the forehead.
You say in a Rakash accent, To me, I mean. That... Didn't come out right.
Siendra grins.
Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.
You hug Siendra who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of cloves clings to her skin.
Siendra says, Oddly enough, I understood you.
Siendra hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.
You smile at Siendra.
Siendra reaches down and taps your nose.
You say in a Rakash accent, You always understand me.
You chuckle.
Elurora nods at Siendra, obviously agreeing with her views.
Siendra pushes herself away from the door and onto her feet.
Siendra says, I will check on you again soon.
Siendra smiles at you.
Siendra hugs Sukidesu, who wraps his arms around Siendra with a warm smile.
Siendra hugs Teavira, who wraps her arms around Siendra with a warm smile.
You nod to Siendra.
Sukidesu hugs Siendra, who wraps her arms around Sukidesu with a warm smile.
Teavira hugs Siendra, who wraps her arms around Teavira with a warm smile.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Elurora hugs Siendra, who wraps her arms around Elurora with a warm smile.
Siendra exclaims, All of you, take care!
Sukidesu nods to Siendra.
Elurora says, And you, Lady Siendra.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Elurora nods at Siendra, obviously agreeing with her views.
Siendra gazes at Elurora.
You sleepily say in a Rakash accent, Enelne bless.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Siendra smiles.
Siendra hugs Elurora, who wraps her arms around Siendra with a warm smile.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Siendra waves.
Siendra opens the door.
Siendra walks through the door.
The door suddenly slams shut!
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Sukidesu quietly says in a Shardian accent, Doors are so noisy.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
Elurora nods at Sukidesu, obviously agreeing with his views.
Your heart continues its slow, steady rhythm.
(Elurora leaves the door for a moment to pull the curtains closed then returns to her self appointment post next to the door, ready to stand guard for as long as required.)
(Nawain slowly drifts into an exhausted sleep, punctuated by fretful noises.)
Sukidesu rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles.