A Date With Mystery

Blu_Myst first greeted Claud. "Hello," she said, smiling before turning back to fallery. At the time they would seem to be glowing a light greenish-blue. "Turquoise," she said simply. "Thanks."

fallery multitasks while waiting for Nali's response. He 'hurrah's at Claudius, then skats over to Tamsyn. "Where is it?!" he demands of her, then he skats back toward Nali.

Rulev resists the urge to have his Player bring William in....Two of them is more than the Hall can handle.

fallery nods with a look of deep understanding at Nali. "Ah, in-betwixt moods, are you? I'm onto you Nali of the Keep! Don't think I've forgotten you entirely!"

Nauro_Eressea Walks into the hall quietly.

Tamsyn drops her hood revealing lovely features and that ever-present smile. She drops her cloak over a chair to dry and quickly removes her boots, shivering a bit.

fallery now plops himself into a chair next to Nali, but peers over at Tamsyn. "Smells like death, if you ask me!" he mutters to himself. "Wish she'd just give me it back."

Tamsyn didn't hear Fallery's words, to busy to remove wet clothing and whatnot. She does glance up to see Rulev approaching. She smiles brightly.

Blu_Myst only looked at him, seeming he'd slightly lost his mind. She sighed, shaking her head. Silently, she would look at the people in the room.

fallery turns back to Nali, after one more scowl towards that treacherous back-stabbing thief, Death-Soup Woman. "Nali, Nali, Nali... where have I heard that before? Sounds like 'Natalie,' but without the 'ta!'"

[Rulev ] My lady....*he gets a bow out before he wavers and slams to the floor. WAY too much magic, WAY too much dranath , and way too little of him.

HayaBusa would softly pad into the mainhall, not knowing why should bound herself inside of the building. She sighed, sitting down as she wished the curse would be broken. But she would remain a wolf seemingly forever. She looked over to Blu, cocking her head to the side.

fallery blinks over at Rulev. "I told him! I told him! I said he was broken, best let me heal him, healed someone once, it even worked, half a year ago, remember it as yesterday, told that kid, told him!"

[ClaudiusBlue ] Not much of a reaction, a sort of dissapointment to the lord of the winterlands. Eyes of amber and lapis glance over to the maiden who had entered from the crisp, cold air outside, her shivering figure arching one eyebrow the slightest bit. "Ah..." The tips of his fingers ran over his chin, his right hand curling into his side as weight shifted to one foot, the man leaning to one side with a thoughtful look. That look carried to each person within the walls of the hall, their faces etched into his mind for later reference. "Interesting..." A quiet mumble came from the man, a barely audible bit of speech passing by his lips. What ever it was that peaked his interest could not be certain, it could have been any number of things. Closing his eyes before rolling his shoulder over once, he pivoted on the sole of his right shoe and looked back towards the outdoors. "I need a drink..."

fallery turns back to Nali, his somewhat-overrated green eyes demanding a response.

Tamsyn blushes a bit and waves. "No nee' te bo' Ye' Hi'nss." Her words come just before the nearly adorable grimace. She pulls a small book from her pack and quickly flips pages.

Blu_Myst smiled sweetly at fallery, though she would have said something way out of line. She looked over to Haya and waved her hand towards her, seeing the curse was still on her. She then looked at fallery again, giving him an equally stern look.

Rulev has a bloody nose and a right nice gash on his forehead now. Go him.

fallery sighs, and reaches inside of his dusty green robes. "Excuse me, please. Don't move. Don't breathe. Don't think about diverting your attention or physical presence to another location, realm, or state of being. I'll return!" Fallery skats over to Tamsyn, and looks down at Rulev, tsking.

HayaBusa stood up, her eyes glowing red as she shook her head slightly. She obviously didn't like her surroundings. She would lie back down again, looking over at Blu. She then let out a slight growl as she waited.

Tamsyn blinks, forgets the book entirely and takes a small cloth from her robes, and presses it to Rulev's forhead, with no warning.

Rulev jumps and yelps. He was just waking up. When he realizes who it is, though, he calms, flushing just a bit. "Hello again...." His voice is soft, throaty, like he's slurring...

Flash_Guardian has a grin on his face as big as the moon and just as bright, with stars twinkling in his eyes as he looks upon the woman by his side, Serielle. His gratitude to her, and all she's done for him over the past few days, knows no end. An attempt at slicked back hair, his finest suit, and a night spent in one of the finer establishments of the Keep which he knows is the least he can do to repay such a kind and giving woman. He eyes the door to the Main Hall just once before looking back to Serielle, smiling fondly, and reaching for the door to hold it open for her. "Ladies first," he says, bowing his head slightly and waiting patiently.

Tamsyn is used to that. She holds the cloth down for a momen, before lifting it to expect the wound. "Ne'ds be st'tched."

Tamsyn turns her gaze on Fallery as she prepares to care for Rulev's injuries.

fallery nods vehemently, in agreement with Tamsyn. "Typical, typical. I told him. Did I mention that? I warned him. Should've said this: whene'er you start seeing folk like myself, it's important to seek proper medical attention!"

Serielle smiles brightly to the finely dressed man accompanying her, brushing a lock of platinum hair from her shimmering blue eyes. She was quite excited when Flash had invited her to dinner this eve, and had torn through her wardrobe like a fashionista gone mad. Stepping through the doorway, her gaze travels in every direction, absorbing her surroundings carefully.

Tamsyn quirks an eyebrow at Fallery, then smiles brightly. "Ca' ye sta'rr me so' hawt oowader, plsss?

[ClaudiusBlue ] A sort of steady rythem echoed about the room as the lord approached one of the far cabinets, a clip-clop-jingle pattern as he moved, his shoes followed by the the clinking of the many trinkets he adorned himself with. Whether it was meant to be or not, the beat soothed and calmed the man. Of course, the brief nudge to the side caught him off guard a bit, a glance given to fallery as he passed him. "My thanks," a slight grin with the gesture he gave. Finally over to the fireplace, the embers crackling with bright oranges and red, his fingers delicately gripped around the stem of a golden goblet and a dusty bottle. "Just a taste. I will not drown myself in it..." That had been a promise to someone not present. Taking a seat in one of the plush leather chairs placed about, both items were set down upon the table as he shifted himself into comfort.

[Rulev ] Leave me be, child.....*he's looking at fallery, eminently distrustful.*

fallery gives Tamsyn a blank stare. "Eh, water? Hot water? Definitely. I can definitely find some hot water." Fallery glances down at Rulev. "Hey, kid, take it easy. I'm going to get the lady some hot water, and if you don't knock off that 'child' stuff, I just might poison it." Fallery prances over to Nali. "Hey, we need some water. It needs to be hot. Any ideas?"

Flash_Guardian enters the Main Hall a few steps behind Serielle, closing the door quietly and watching her look about the place. The many tables filled with patrons, the vaulted ceiling, the well decorated fireplaces and mantles, the bar where any kind of drinks or food may be served ... Flash nods, knowing that he had made a good choice for this evening. Provided the other guests weren't too rowdy, that is. That was his one worry. He quickly sidles up to the woman, glancing sideways at her over his shoulder and grinning before performing a gesture that should seem quite familiar to her ... wordlessly offering her his arm with a smile.

Tamsyn ignores both Rulev and Fallery, rather interested in Rulev's wound. She pulls some supplies from her pack and sets them on the table. She then gestures for Rulev to sit. She smiles sweetly at Fallery as he goes to get her water, as requested.

Rulev snarls softly, but he hasn't even enough energy to produce more than a fingerflame of Sunrunner's Fire...

Rulev is sitting. In fact, he's still on the floor.

Blu_Myst only glanced at him, wondering who would ask an ice demon for hot water. She slowly shook her head. "No, Fallery, none whatsoever," she smiled, though you could hear the sarcasm in her voice.

DevilsToy appears out of thin air with a small puff of smoke. His small teddy bear body falls into Nali's lap. "Hello!! It's nice to see you again!!" Hugs Nali's stomach.

fallery nods. "I know, that's the problem. We need some!" Fallery spies the hearth, and a kettle, which is full of snow. No kidding! Fallery approaches it cautiously, motioning for Nali to follow him, but not waiting for her. He simply expects her assistance.

Rulev clambers up into a chair, slowly, and shakily.

Serielle accepts, looping her arm through his as she looks about, prepared to follow him to wherever they may be sitting, this evening.

Blu_Myst smiled as she picked Kai up, slightly hugging him back. "Hi," she laughed, sitting him down in her seat as she got up. "One second." She held up one finger, mumbling a few ancient words as she followed fallery.

Tamsyn glances under the bandages again. "I a' gon' nee' ta sti'ch it." She grimaces, and with her free hand, picks up that book again. A rather comical moment ensues as she hold the book in one hand, held above her bosom, and rapidly flips pages, all while keeping the bandage in place.

fallery is now staring at the kettle o' snow. He looks back at Nali. "We should use this! First, however... QC--quality control!" Fallery grabs a handful and eats it.

[Rulev ] Augh...Must you? *he reaches to hold the bandage for her.

Flash_Guardian glances all around the Main Hall, searching for an empty table in a not too out-of-the-way location ... eyes wandering over the trio of Rulev, Fallery, and Tamsyn ... also catching sight of the back of Blue's proudly feathered hat as he sits near the fire, smiling in recognition. At last, he settles on a clean table once removed from the bar near one end of the room, leading Serielle over to it. Upon reaching it, his free hand makes his way to the back of a chair which faces the rest of the room, pulling it out for Serielle and waiting to see if the lady will take the offered seat.

Tamsyn speaks a litany of soft words in a fluid, melodic languages. She closes the little book and looks at Rulev. "Better. And yes, I must. Your wound is deep enough, it needs to be stiched. Good thing I got some comfrey and hemlock when I was in the woods this evening. Hello, Your Highness, how are you this evening?"

Blu_Myst folded her arms, leaning against the wall as she looked over to fallery again. She lightly tapped her foot, waiting on him to stop making a fool of himself. "And what will we do with that?"

Rulev looks up at her petulantly. "The term is 'your grace', but I thought we had agrees upon using my name, My Lady?

[ClaudiusBlue ] Finally set deeply within the embrace of his overcusioned chair, a pop of the cork and the pouring of the wine. A sort of rosy colour this time, a change from his usual taste for the white variety. His form slumped, his drink poured, the cup was slowly brought over to him as he sank deeper and deeper into his seat, a sort of lengthy groan coming from him as he lowered futher. "Why is it that I leave? Sometimes, I wonder..." The small line that was his mouth curved towards his nose ever so slightly, a smile as he took in the aroma of his choice beverage. His first sip, savored for as long as he could manage before it slowly slip down his throat. "Ah... This is much better. It is a pity that the other refuse to partake of such pampering, such bliss and indulgence. A shame indeed," he laughed to himself, taking a second sip. To destracted for now, Flash and Serielle had gone unnoticed.

fallery glances back at Tamsyn, who just started talking normal. Something about her being stuck in the woods, she said last night. Fallery looks back to Nali, and leans against her as she leans against the wall. "I think we should melt it over the fire! Tastes perfect for melting, you know. At least, I think you do."

Tamsyn smiles sweetly. "My pardons. In my homelands "Your Grace" is a Duke. And yes, Rulev, we did." That smile really does wonders for cranky men.

[Rulev ] Grand. *He gets a half-smile, the circles of exhaustion darkeneing his eyes.*

[Rulev ] I am well. And yourself, Tamsyn?

Serielle whispers a thank you as she seats herself in the proffered seat. She sits gracefully, her legs crossing at the ankles, and she smooths the hem of her crimson Versace dress. She pulls a length of red silk from her purse, pulling it through her hair and tying it back in a rather lovely fashion.

DevilsToy bounces off of the chair and he walked overto Blu. His small teddybear body looking comical as it bumbled over to her. He pokes Nali's leg "Hey whats goin' on?"

Tamsyn smiles sweetly. "I am very well, thank you." She lifts the bandage and inspects it. She grimaces a bit, and opens a small jar. She dips some fine bark wadding in the jelly-like substance and carefully work over the scalp wound, trying to clear debris from the ravaged skin.

Blu_Myst would look at him before gesturing for him to get the kettle as she looked down. She put on a quizzical face, making a gesture that the man next to her was indeed insane.

Rulev scowls more deeply, but stays silent.

fallery nods, without glancing at Nali. "Excellent plan, milady. Excellent planning." Fallery latches the kettle of snow over the fire, and waits. In the meantime, he stares at Nali's lips. They really are pretty lips.

Tamsyn hums a lovely tune as she works, hoping that hot water is ready soon. She does nto want the painkill effects of the applied serum to wear off

fallery almost, but does not pick up some stray thoughts from Tamsyn, and therefore almost but not quite shoots back some thoughts about Patience!

DevilsToy climbs up Nali. and sits on her shoulder. He whispers in her ear "Is he all right?" He is very content sitting on her shoulder

Tamsyn is quite patient, actually. She is happily cleaning a wound and not aware of much else.

Rulev looks like painkillers would be about pointless anyway...he probably wouldnt' feel a baseball bat to the head...

Blu_Myst shook her head slowly as she smiled. "Possibly not," she said, walking to where the fire was as she waited for fallery.

fallery smiled idiotically at Nali. "Did I ever tell you that I am not myself?"

Flash_Guardian has the wind taken from him, being so close to such a lovely and proper lady. Only after a moment is his fascination broken, and Flash quickly moves to the seat opposite Serielle. The corner table and seats were chosen thusly for a reason. This being Serielle's first time, he wishes her to have the view of this grand hall ... while the only view that Flash requires that of the Lady Serielle. "How do you like the place?" he asks her, just as a server arrives. "Ah," Flash says, looking to the young man. "I'll have a bowl of mozzarella ravioli, extra cheese, and a chef's salad, with french dressing, please." Flash then looks to Serielle inquisitively, as does the server.

Blu_Myst looked over to Kai, who was still on her shoulder. She lightly shrugged, careful not to through him off. She then turned eyes gaze upon fallery. "Can we move on, please?" she mumbled.

Tamsyn has the wound nearly sterile, and free of any lingering debris. She pulls a tiny, finely-hewn bone needle and a small spool of gut sinew from her pack and prepares it. She cuts the sinew to the right length and threads the needle.

Rulev watches through dulled eyes. "You have very nice hands...."

fallery frowns. "To where?" Fallery suddenly notices the snow-turned-water is nice, warm and cozy. He grabs the kettle with hands that are tucked in sleeves, and stumbles toward Tamsyn. "You see, Nali, I had offered my half-mage services to the revolutionaries... Sev and Selrahc were missing, and I had to find them both, and get them to return before the dark arbitrex, er...."

Tamsyn smiles sympathetically at him. "And I think the hemlock is getting to you. Just try to relax."

[Rulev ] No, honestly...*he catches at one of her hands.*

Tamsyn pauses a moment and watches him. "What do you mean?"

fallery places the kettle clumsily next to Tamsyn. " 'so hawt oowader'! "

Blu_Myst walks back over to her seat, not bothering to say a word more. When she sat down, she pulled Kai by his cape off of her shoulder.

Tamsyn smiles sweetly at Fallery. "Thank you very much."

[Rulev ] I mean, you have very capable hands. Strong. They're nice. *Oh, yeah. He's so doped up.*

DevilsToy Falls into her lap "Hey that was a little ruff..."

fallery plops on the floorboards next to Tamsyn and Rulev, and motions for Nali, whose un-presence he has not noticed, to sit with him. "Anyhow, Nali, the dark arbitrex, arbiter, arbi... anyhow, he was putting pressure on the northern borders. I had to cross the borders, and find Sev and Selrahc... at the same time. Clearly, I needed to be in two places at once."

Serielle blushes faintly, her sapphire eyes glancing between Flash and the waiter. "Excuse me...but...might it be possible to see a menu, good sir?" she asks, her voice soft yet...regal?

fallery smiles back at Tamsyn. "Whoe'er you are, you are a good person. If only you had some more of that soup!"

Blu_Myst laughed, petting Kai softly on his head. She would turn him to look at the demonic eye again, for it mystified her. She sighed, standing up to walk over by fallery once again. She then sat down, softly putting Kai in her lap.

Tamsyn smkiles sweetly at Rulev. "Thank you, Rulev. That is very sweet of you to say." She knows he is doped up. That is a good thing since she is about to put a very sharp needle through his scalp multiple time. She looks at Fallery and blushes a bit. "Thank you. That is kind of you to say. And... if you remind me when I am done, I have another patridge, and a corkie. I could make another batch." She smiles and winks.

fallery skit-skats to the table where Serielle and Flash are. "Yes indeed, Miss. And here you are," he hands Serielle a parchment with the words "CHOCOLIT MELK" and "CHICKEN TENDERES" on it. Fallery clears his throat. "And tonights specialty is Steaming Nothingness."

[Rulev ] This is gonna hurt....*he looks up, pretty eyes crossing to watch her hands.*

Tamsyn shakes her head, confidently. "No, no it wont, Rulev. I promise. I used a painkiller first. You might feel pressure, but no pain."

fallery winks back at Nali, and mouths 'Save my spot!'

[Rulev ] All right, then....

[Flash_Guardian ] The serving boy nods. "Of course, madam." He quickly fetches a menu and hands it to the lady. "Those are just the house specials. Our kitchens can make virtually anything you can think of as well, in case you don't see something you'd like on the menu. Did you both want something to drink as well?" Flash looks to the server curiously, shrugging and looking back to Serielle inquisitively. "Do you drink?" he asks, somewhat warily as Serielle surveys the menu.

[fallery ] Serielle> just so that you don't skim over it, i accidentally got fallery involved, see?

Blu_Myst smiled back, though her eyes gave a humorous look as she slightly nodded.

fallery sighs in dismal defeat, and trudges away from the table, dragging his parchment behind him, then sits next to Nali.

Tamsyn smiles and nods. She takes up the tiny needle. "Just hold very still," she says quietly. She has a very steady hand, thankfully as she starts to make the first suture. As promised, there is only pressure, but no pain. A small bit of blood beads up as she pulls the thread through and ties it off.

[ClaudiusBlue ] The liquid swirled around and around within the confines of his shining bejewed cup, a thin layer of deep maroon coating the sides of the goblet as lowered it from his lips. A soft voice caught his ears as he gingerly place his cup back on the table, a familiar voice at that. The man sat hunched over for a moment as he tried to match the tone with a face, the plush tips of his fingers rubbing against each other as he pondered. "Flash...? Serielle...?" A hushed voice as not to call attention to himself as he twisted to look behind him, both of his friends seated at one table in the halls. "Really?" the duke said with a cheerful smile. But he didn't rise to greet them, seeing as they were just sitting down to a meal. "How nice..." The deep red substand in his glass swirling a little more as he took another sip.

Rulev ;s teeth catch at his lower lip, still trying to watch her hand but holding painstakingly still. She may have to remind him to breathe,

[ClaudiusBlue ] *substance

DevilsToy looks up at Nali"Why do you always look at my third eye?" He cocks his head in that cute way.

fallery mumbles. "They aren't any fun, none whatsoever." Fallery is depressed, for the first time in the past two point five days.

Tamsyn ties it off quickly, cuts the loose ends with her belt knife, and starts the second stitch. "Rulev? Breathe. You are going to pass out."

Flash_Guardian blinks at the ... other robed gentleman who had approached with some words hastily scrawled upon a piece of parchment, blinking in confusion. The server seems to look just as confused, if not more so. "What was that all about?" Flash mutters silently to himself, chuckling lightly and trying to lighten the mood somewhat after that.

Rulev does so, carefully, so as not to move.

fallery tears the parchment into itty-bitty pieces, then feeds the pieces to itsy-bitsy spiders.

Tamsyn smiles reassuringly at Rulev and repeats the procedure. Her sutures are done with a deft, practiced hand, tiny, precise and to limit scarring.

Blu_Myst would only smile, not knowing what grabbed her attention. It either was the fact that a teddy bear had a demon imprisoned in it, or the way it looked back at her. She only shook her head, turning him around as she once again touched the stiches around that eye.

Rulev smiles back, slight and hesitant.

Tamsyn stops for a moment, to wipe up the small amount of blood that comes with suturing. She sets the cloth down an rubs her hands together gingerly, wincing a bit.

DevilsToy giggles a bit "So you heard my storie but you never told me yours...What have you done in your life...And what has happened wit you?"

fallery considers Nali's lips cautiously, as down-and-out men have been known to do for years beyond counting.

[Rulev ] Are you all right? *Concern evident..*

Blu_Myst glanced down at him, not wanting to tell the story at the time. "I'll tell you another day," she grinned, slightly thumping him in the back of his neck. She then glances over to fallery. "Still looking?" she said, rubbing her temple.

fallery shakes himself out of a daze. "No, negative, most definitely not. Looking at what?" Fallery whistles and stares upwards at the rafters. "Speaking of whom, of how, have you ever been up there?" Fallery points to the rafters.

Tamsyn smiles sweetly to Rulev and nods, massaging her hands a bit. "Yes, thank you."

Rulev nods, again falling silent.

Tamsyn exhales quietly, and picks up the needle and sinew again. "I am sorry if this is uncomfortable, Rulev. I am almost done."

Blu_Myst looked at him, a clueless look on her face for a quick second. She then rubbed Kai's head. "Calm down," she sighed, shaking her head slowly. "And no," she replied to his wierd question once again,

[Rulev ] No...It is fine...

Tamsyn smiles sympathetically, and touches his shoulder gently before she begins her task again.

fallery nods. "Excellent, excellent." Fallery looks to Tamsyn. "I'll be upstairs if you need anything, Ruth." Fallery darts over to the rope hanging from the rafters-his rope, his own. He motions for Nali to follow.

Rulev seems to lean into that touch, if only slightly.

Flash_Guardian sits there, waiting with the patience that only he is known for ... indeed, he is content simply to watch Serielle as she gazes over the menu, eyes following every shifting and subtle motion that she makes, seemingly fascinated. The waiter, however, isn't quite as patient as the boy politely asks, "Would you like some more time?"

Tamsyn gives his shoulder a gentle squeeze, reassuring.

Blu_Myst rolled her eyes and sighed as she stood up once again, picking up Kai as well. "Come on," she said to him, setting him down as she walked after fallery.

Tamsyn wonders who Fallery was speaking to. Her name is not Ruth, obviously.

Serielle looks over the menu for a few moments, and as the waiter speaks, she shakes her head. "Non, non...J'aurai... le parmesagne de poulet... avec un petit poulet C du c, lumi sur s'habiller. I'll prennent un verre de Zin blanc, si vous," she replies, in perfectly accented french. She smirks, wondering if the waiters at the Hall are properly trained...

fallery half-smiles as Nali walks towards him. "Up this rope! I've been sleeping up there for the past coupl'a day's nights. Up this rope! You first, milady."

Tamsyn exhales slowly, and concentrates. She throws the next three sutures quickly, just as accurately as the first five, and ties it off. She uses her beltknife to cut the ends. Tamsyn quickly cleans the last bit of blood and smears a bit more of the painkilling oointment over the sutured laceration with her fingers gently.

DevilsToy follows nali "Where are we going" He does not like this man...at alll.

[ClaudiusBlue ] Watching the couple order their supper for the evening had enticed the duke to do the same as well, two metallic digits snapping to get the attention of one of the servers that had passed him by. "You, my lad! I want you to bring me a few things..." But his request had been for more than just a few things: A full chicken, roasted potatoes and turnips, a variety of greens, candies, chocolates, and sweets of all kinds. Perhaps he was hungry or even just wasteful, but that didn't matter much to him now. "Thank you, my boy." With a subtle wink, the duke had managed to sneak a silver coin into his pocket without the notice of his master, both of them pretending that it never occured. His cup was half empty by now, although the server did rush off to bring him a chilled bottle of his usual preference. "Famished..." he said as he licked his chops, removing from his sidebag a golden set of impliments commonly used for eating: A fork, a knife, a spook, what ever else he needed.

Blu_Myst began to climb up the rope. She looked down at Kai, pulling him once again by his cape onto her shoulder before continuing on up. She then looked over to fallery. "Okay..." She backed away slightly, shrugging again. "Up here I'm guessing..."

Rulev heaves a sigh when she finishes. "My thanks...."

Tamsyn half-smiles and nods, drawing up a chair to sit. "Let me see your nose."

DevilsToy sits contently on Nali's shoulder and glares, as best he can at flannery

[ClaudiusBlue ] *spoon... not spook!

Rulev leans forward toward her, his eyes half-closed against exhaustion.

Flash_Guardian really has no idea how well trained the waiters are here ... but luckily enough, this one seems to have a quick mind and a decent memory, quickly jotting down Serielle's order almost word for word. When she finishes, he seems very awkward, bowing to the couple before leaving. "Umm ... be right back," the boy says. Flash ... just ... stares. In thorough amusement as well as amazement. "My goodness, Serielle!" he says, his light laughter filling the air. "I think you've gone and scared the poor boy!" he jests. But in truth, Flash is impressed. Very much impressed.

fallery scuttles up the rope after Nali. When Fallery reaches the top, he stares at Nali for a split second, then leaps to another rafter, and walks up it to a third rafter, then a fourth after a quick skip-jump, a step to the left, and he plops himself down on a rug which is draped over a rafter, leaving room on the rug for Nali. And her bear.

Tamsyn examines him with a discerning eye. "You didn't break your nose, but I am sure it will be sore for a few days." She frowns a bit at the thought and takes a clean cloth and dips it in the warm water. She puts her left hand under his chin to hilt his face up gently.

Serielle shrugs, her freshly curled ringlets bouncing jovially with every movement. She watched the waiter hustle off with a certain satisfaction, her lips pursing in a faint smile. "He'll get over it..."

Blu_Myst would slightly follow after him, softly and carelessly jumping from one rafter to another before landing by him. Slowly she sat down, putting Kai in front of her. "...?"

Rulev 's face is lifted and he looks at her, all dreamy and half-asleep. Luckily, he's not drooling.

Tamsyn smiles softly and wrings the cloth out with her free hand and cleans his face, and his nose so he might be able to breathe decently come the morrow.

fallery looks at her eyes. Are the blue or green? Fallery bites his lip, then talks aimlessly. "I guess this is where I sleep. I mean, it is, really. Truthfully."

DevilsToy is a little scared of hieghts "Whoa ...why...are ...we...up...here!!!!" Clutchs nali and won't let her go.

Rulev chuckles a bit.

Blu_Myst quirked her eyebrow as she nodded slightly, pretty much figuring that much out. She laughed slightly, trying to pry Kai off. "I wont drop you," she murmured, trying to turn him back around. She looked back up to fallery. "I know..."

DevilsToy lets go of her because he trusts her. Sighs as he looks at the ground.

Flash_Guardian nods warily, hoping that at least one person in the kitchen speaks french. He'd hate to have Serielle's order be lost in translation. But indeed, the boy returns in short order with the couple's food. A basket of complimentary butter-garlic bread to start things off. Then, a bowl of steaming hot ravioli for Flash, with a side salad ... and for Serielle, chicken parmesan with a side of caesar chicken, light on the dressing as requested. And to top it all off, a glass of white wine. "Enjoy," the serving boy quickly says, before bowing and leaving the pair to their dinner. Flash grins widely at everything before him, inhaling the scent deeply before reaching for his napkin to spread it in his lap. "Yours smells good," he comments.

fallery scoots himself one fifty-secondth of an inch towards Nali. "Anyhow, the view is really great. We can see that french girl, the mean guy -- they're at a table together, go figure. That Death-Soup Lady is fixing the broken kid. I told him he was broken. And there's us! Er, I mean, you can imagine us, scampering about down there, sort of breaking random fixings. See?"

Tamsyn looks at Rulev. "Something you find funny?"

[Rulev ] No. Just watching you....

[Rulev ] No, wait..that came out wrong...

Tamsyn quirrks an eyebrow. "I do something funny? You chuckled a bit."

DevilsToy growls as Fallery scoots closer to her.

fallery gapes at the teddy bear.

Darrin materializes near the fireplace.

fallery stops gaping.

Blu_Myst would laugh slightly. Something indeed was wrong with him, but she didn''t say a word, she only nodded. Still smiling, she is playing around with Kai, trying to get him to loosen up as well as calm down. "I can imagine you doing that..." she would say.

[Rulev ] No. Just...you smiled..and the dranath ...

DevilsToy hugs tighter to Nali, keeping him between her and THAT MAN.

Tamsyn smiles. "I smile a lot. And what is dranath ?"

fallery tsks. "Now now, Nali, don't blame me. It's halfway your fault, you know." Fallery sighs, an entirely out-of-character dejected expression for him. "You know I don't really think anyone here has believed my story. Maybe they're right, maybe it's not true!"

[Rulev ] Dranath... *he holds the wine bottle up* It's a plant....helps me do magic.

Tamsyn purses her lips and smiles, nodding slowly. "I understand it is wine now... but does it cause intoxication like you are experiencing?"

Blu_Myst didn't know to a first degree what he was talking about. "What do you mean?" she asked, stroking Kai's back.

[ClaudiusBlue ] All of his fingers fidgeted as Claudius endured the wait, simply waiting never being one of his favorite things to do... Eyes wandered about the room, his goblet empty now, looking for anything to keep him busy while he simply sat quietly. A sigh had just begun to pass his lips in boredom as he had just about given up, but then something caught his notice. A chess board with jade and ivory pieces had been sitting on the table beside him, all figures lined in perfect rows as they should be. "Oh, look at this," he happily muttered to himself, leaning over the game with a playful smile. "I think we are up for a game." With that, he spread both of his arms, one hand of silver and the other of midnight hanging over the pieces. The first move, a white pawn two steps forward. Then a green knight up and over the front line. Though it would seem pointless for a man to play by himself, for him it was not as simple as that. His smile only grew wider as the game progressed, enjoying a bit of fun for once.

[Rulev ] No...No, it isn't wine. It's in the wine. I put it...here...*He unclips a small pouch from his belt and hands it to her.*

fallery inches closer to Nali, three whole inches closer! Fallery tries to explain, even though he has, already, plenty of times, again, and again. "Look: I had to find two people who were far away from me, and each other. So, I had someone split me in two... My other half died, I think. Anyway, It's not true, as they've told me.. But if it was, what stories i'd have! The swordfights, and the knifefights, and the fistfights!"

Tamsyn takes it, and opens it carefully to look.

Rulev notes there's a powder in there. Looks like crushed leaves.

Tamsyn ponders. "It's a plant of some sort." She lifts the pouch to sniff the contents. She is a forester, afterall.

Flash_Guardian starts as a meal should be started, with the salad, by pouring the dressing all over the tasty vegetables. "You know," he comments in the midst of his work, "I'm glad we got the chance to come and eat here together. I mean ... after everything you've done for me these last few days, you deserve so much more ..." A wistful sigh is given. "This is certainly the least I can do." He finishes, looking back up to Serielle with an appreciative smile. "You mean a lot to me. I mean that."

DevilsToy growls louder. 3 inches is a good 2 miles closer than he wants him.

Serielle blushes, glancing down at her salad as the man compliments her. She smiles weakly, and takes a small bite of the food before her, every move she makes graceful and refined. "Thank you," she replies, after a few more bites.

[Rulev ] Yes... dranath ...*Whatever it is, it's unique to his world, though obviously has narcotic effects.*

fallery gapes at the teddy bear. He stops gaping.

Blu_Myst would slowly nod her head. After everything she'd seen in her life, or lives, she wouldn't exactly rule it out. ''Yes, what an wild imagination," she said, laughing slightly again. He had no idea. She then backs Kai up onto her lap, trying to make him calm down.

Tamsyn nods. "Yes, apparently. I use hemlock, it has a similar effect. I should like to obtain some of that dranath ." She smiles and hands it back to him. She picks up the cloth and soaks it again in the slightly bloody, but warm water again before wringing it out.

[Rulev ] Well, here...*he hands the packet to her.*

DevilsToy sits on Nali's lap.stops growling."why are we up here?"

fallery nods vehemently... for the second time this night! Fallery leaps to his feet and extends his fists, mock-fighting. "There was one... a puzzle-scout, sent down from those hills to the eastish-west... you know where I'm talking about! We had no weapons, just our strength!" Fallery swings at empty air a few times, and swings one time too many... Or perhaps too few. Either way, he swings himself off balance and begins to loose his footing, as his arms treadmill to try to balance himself.

Tamsyn pauses a moment, her eyes concerned. "Are you sure? You need it so you can use your magic. I cannot take it from you. Wait until you are less taken by the plant."

Blu_Myst would shrug, whispering something in his ear. She listened to him, grabbing him and pulling him down, saving the painful trip he would experience if he fell down. "Calm down," she said through gritted teeth.

Flash_Guardian nods, seemingly entranced by Serielle as she takes those tender bites. He begins to dig into his own meal, not even realizing that he is without a drink. "That moment we shared," he mentions. "Yesterday. In my mind. It was wonderful." If it was possible for Flash to be more entranced, he is certainly showing it now. "I've never felt so at peace. Not in a long time, at least."

[Rulev ] No, I..am sure. *he smiles* I can always get more. You cannot, unless you come to my land.......

Darrin looks around

fallery stared into Nali's eyes--maybe she was still holding him down, maybe not. Fallery began to protest: "But, wait until you see how..." but his voice trailed off, and he tried again to deduce the current color of Nali's eyes.

Serielle smiles, glancing up, her shockingly blue eyes making contact with his. "It was my pleasure to aide you in your time of need, Flash..." she replies, remembering the entire escapade vividly.

Tamsyn frowns a bit, and wrings the cloth out. She sets the warm, wet fabric to his face and cleans the dried blood from his skin gently. Previously, she cleaned his injured nose, so he will be able to breathe when the swelling goes down. She is merely cleaning his face of dried blood and the strange soot.

DevilsToy stands up in Nalis lap so suddenly Flannery is looking into his eyes instead of hers.

[ClaudiusBlue ] The white bishop had forcefully struck one of the green pawn, knocking it far from the board and onto the floor. "Ha! How do you fancy that?!" the bard taunted as the grip of his silver gauntlet tightened in victory. "Shut up!" growled the duke, pointing to the bard with one outstretch blackened finger. "You speak highly of yourself now, bothersome cleric... Fool!" Two dark fingers and one thumb gently took hold of one of the rook on the side, slowly sliding up and pushing the pearly bishop off the board, a cynical laugh following shortly. "Stupid bard... You are to quick to act!" The musician scoffed and waves his silver gauntlet to the lord, a sigh given. "Do not get to full of youself, your lordship... It is still early yet." Their food started to arrive now, things being set to the sides as the war waged on and on. "Set that there!" A harsh shout. "Thank you so much!" A kindly voice. He was getting quite involved.

Rulev closes his eyes, the hand with the packet dropping slightly. The exhaustion is catching up to him, and he's falling asleep right there.

[DevilsToy ] its your new name Flan for short...lol))

Tamsyn relents. "If you are very sure." She takes the pouch and secrets it in her belt pouch for easy reach. She examines his face. "Well, if not for the stitches, you look much better. You had a lot of dried blood and soot on your face."

Blu_Myst let him go, waiting for him to go on. She would look at Kai, a small smirk on her face seeing what he was doing. "Kai...?" she said, looking towards him. It seemed she was causing a bit of trouble here...

fallery stares into the face of the teddy bear, and for a moment honestly is surprised. Then he isn't. "Hi!"

Rulev wakens when she speaks. "Oh..soot..yes. The Fire...I should go..."

DevilsToy Raises his unclawed paws to the side of him and waves it to get Flan's attension...distract him.

[DevilsToy ] paws=paw))

fallery waves back.

Tamsyn smiles, a sad light in her eyes. "Yes, indeed. That plant has the better of you. You need rest."

Flash_Guardian nods blissfully. "I must confess ... after all that's been going on, I wouldn't have wanted anyone else with me when I came out of that shell." Yet now Flash's look saddens just a hint, looking into those wonderful eyes, blue to match his own. "Serielle," he says, quickly setting down his fork for a moment. "After all that we've shared, these last few days ... well, I can guess what your answer will be, but still I have to ask." He swallows briefly. "Is it alright for us to be in love? I mean ... knowing about Bida, and my past, and all ... are you okay with this?" His eyes hang there, awaiting Serielle's words, trying to keep his composure.

Rulev tilts his head. "You look sad. Why?"

[DevilsToy ] raises his clawed paws and smacks Flan on the side of his head as hard as he can....not very hard but its the thought that counts

[DevilsToy ] paws+paw))

[DevilsToy ] paws=paw))

Tamsyn blushes a bit, and busies herself with putting her tools away. "I just enjoy your company, and I regret to see you go." She does not blush, or stammer, to her credit, but she is a bit flustered. "You need to rest."

fallery gets smacked, a for a few moments knows not how to react... then a smile regrows on his face. "Yeah... exactly! That's how it was, the fistfight! Except, I think it was the other side, but anyhow, I got knocked silly! More silly, you know. Than normal."

Blu_Myst looked at Kai and then at Flan. She then fell back laughing. She covered her mouth, closing her eyes as she struggled to stop. She then laughs even harder at the man's response.

DevilsToy sits back down in Nali's lap

[Rulev ] Oh....Tomorrow, perhaps? I should like to see you, too...when I am not in such a state.

Serielle glances back down at the table before returning her gaze to Flash, her blush growing steadily. "Love...is not something that you decide you're 'okay' with, Flash...Love...it...it just is...there's no questioning it, no denying it...love is an entity in and of itself..."

fallery smiles broadly, incredibly unbelievably awesomely pleased with himself. He sits back down, right next to Nali, his body actually close enough to "accidentally" touch hers.

Damnation would stand before the doors of the main hall, mist that carried the screams of the dead would seep under from the doors. She was there, but...not there. The mist would curl about, spreading over the wooden floor of the hall. Screams after screams, moans after moans. It's very scent was so chilling. It would creep around the feet of the people inhabiting the hall, it's soft whisps tickling the ankles of all. It twisted and turned, stopping so that a wicked voice would come from it speaking to the toy that just hit the child. "Now now, you shouldn't do that..." it would chuckle, the mist as it continued on it's way. Gathering at one spot, there in the darkness. The mist that screamed bloody murder, that smelled so wretched would curl about in one corner to reveal this lovely figure. The mist dissapearing from the vacinity, via, her lovely leather looking dress. Blinking a few times she looked about, yawned...even streached. The dress was already making itself comfy, changing into a rather dark ~

Tamsyn smiles and nods, shouldering the small pack. "Yes. You should feel much better tomorrow. Will you be able to reach your quarters so?"

Rulev nods. "I should, yes. There is starlight and moonlight to weave, if I get lost...."

Rulev stands, pulling up his hood.

Blu_Myst slowly regained her senses, wiping a few tears from her eyes. She tried to keep a straight face on, and for a while didn't say anything. She then looked over to him, seeing how close he got. "A little close, arent we?"

Aislinn stepped into the hall, with her usual entrance. The lady knight didn't seem to try to be grandiose, yet quite an impression tended to be made when she appeared in public. A regal nature flowed from her, even in the simple air she drew breath from. A fiery warmth followed her, etched into her very soul. She wore a tunic of deep green, along with brown leather breeches. Dark black boots echoed in the hall, and the clink of spurs followed. The metal gleaming like none other, even when there was no light striking it. Cloak as dark as night flowed from her sumptuous form, a golden lioness rampant upon the back. The heroine's crimson spirals were painstakingly pulled back into a long braid, meant to keep out of her way. Of course, the special sword was sheathed at her side, the silver gleaming and the hilt brillant in its hue. Violet eyes were seen, looking over a few. Though, they seem slightly changed as well. Icy almost. No longer the warmth from the flame, yet now etched in a frost.

Tamsyn nods. "Good I was a bit worried." She reaches for her muddied, but dry, cloak and boots, still barefoot. "Fare ye well Rulev. Hopefully, I will see you on the morrow."

Rulev gives a lopsided smile. "If I have to ride the sunlight to be here, I will." And he makes for the door, totally off-kilter.

Damnation ~ looking lounge chair. The woman called Damnation would smile, sit the lay her lith form back. Resting upon it with such grace that even the most faithful would stare. No, she was not a lustful being, she was just blessed. Her siblings were all horrid, their figures of various properties. She toyed with a stray strand of her hair as she began to ponder about her father's doings. As you would have guessed, this woman was no saint. Rather the compleat opposite. Daughter of the Dark King himself she would have such a flair to her. Such a sadistic flavor in the way she moved. The way she looked about the hall.

Tamsyn glances to the door that leads to the Hall's Stable, and touches his shoulder gently. "Sleep well, Rulev."

fallery jerks suddenly when Nali speaks. "Woah! You're right! Right, right... I'll just, y'know.." And with a longing look at Nali's lips, Fall shuffles to the far end of the rug. Far away, mind you. Really far, and alone. Lonely.

fallery waves to Tamsyn. "You owe me soup, Death-Soup-Healer-Lady-Beth!"

Flash_Guardian grins and nods happily. Serielle's words were indeed comforting. "You're right, of course. I just ... I had to know. And you should know, too ... I am okay with us , now. No matter your past, or mine. I don't want to question it anymore. All I want," he says, reaching a hand across the table to take her own, "is to have you by my side." In Flash's shining eyes reside the affection that he has been longing to express to Serielle for these last two weeks, but has been holding back out of shame and doubt.

[ClaudiusBlue ] A violent clammer sounded through the hall, carefully crafted pieces flying anywhere and everywhere as an angry shout came from the man. "You trickster! You damned clown! You take me for a fool?!" His voice seemed to be directed to someone in the room, although it just looked as if he had just been standing and yelling. "Now, now... Calm yourself my lord..." A quieter voice now, jeels brought together. "Is this really necessary? It is just a game, a match of wits. You can not throw a tantrum because I took your queen." His face contorted into anger again was he kneeled and took the queen into the grip of his left hand, squeezing. "Do not tell me what to do! I will not take orders from somebody like you, you snippet thing!" It was quite a heated arguement, back and forth it went, the man calling much attention to himself.

Tamsyn turns on her heel and looks at Fallery. "What did you just call me?"

[ClaudiusBlue ] *heels

fallery goes back to being far away.

Serielle allows Flash to take up her hand, gazing fondly into his eyes...but she becomes distracted by the ruckus behind her...she redirects her attention to Claudius' feud...with himself?

Tamsyn blinks. "My name is Tamsyn.

Revenant Ishara poofled in....she;d be sitting in a chair somewhere near the entrance..loungeing about more or less..

Blu_Myst looked at him. She sighed, shaking her head as she stood up. She walked onto the rafters, standing on two as she held Kai in-between. "Like the view?" she asked, smiling slightly.

Tamsyn finishes her post. "My name is Tamsyn. I made soup the night past for a cold person I met. I know nothing about smelling death, yes, I am a healer of sorts, but my name is Tamsyn."

[DevilsToy ] Hey hey stop that you!!!*squrims*

Elsydion would enter into a completely diffrent place then he was used to. Which is usually a very rare occurance. What was his reason today. No one would probably knew. He was just sorta like that. He didn't look formally dressed. He had on his black cloak thin but workable material that went underneath his bone armor. Ahh precious bone armor, always so nice looking. His face pale as usual, he wouldn't dare go outside when it was the day time unless it was an emergency. Ya know like someone killed the matriarch of the tribe or some such. And it did show, his skin was as ivory white as the bones he had at random joints on his body. However what gave away his nature as a necromancer among other things, was not his look. Well that could easily give it away, but this utterly pleasant aroma of rotting flesh, maggots and other insects to represent decay, blood, very heavy on the blood aroma. Of course to everyone else that probably smelled, horrible, revolting even. And he'd offer no apologies for that-

Elsydion - He would find his way quite easily to a chair and sit, watching these people here with dark eyes as they went about their, pointless, melodramtic lives.

fallery smiles. "Pleased to meet you Tamsyn!" Fallery notices Nali, and points his fingers in a bow-and-arrow shape toward his head, and pretends to shoot himself.

Tamsyn is getting really sick of these horribly long posts.

Blu_Myst laughed again. "You?" she said, pouting a bit as if she were hurt. She then released him slightly, catching him by his cape. "What's my name?"

Tamsyn smiles strangely at Fallery, obviously puzzled by his oddness. "I promise I will make you soup when next we meet, fair?"

fallery is getting really sick of people getting really sick of people getting really sick of people getting really sick of these really long posts.

fallery shrugs. "All's well that ends..."

Aislinn 's sound of her spurs were heard, as she snuck up rather unstealthily to Claudius Blue's seat. Standing behind him, as he would not have noticed...too busy fighting. She leaned over with her free hand, her left arm tucked close to her body to hold the two packages she had. Finally plucking the queen of of their grasp and leaning over his shoulder with a warm smile. "Now, now... No need to be upset over such a stone queen. Aye?" She laughed softly, delivering a kiss to one cheek before reaching over his other shoulder and soon kissing the other.

DevilsToy squeeks "Nali please don't drop me!!!"

Tamsyn smiles brightly, shrugs, and turns on her heel, heading for the Stables.

fallery looks back dejectedly at Nali. Fallery then begins to formulate a plan, and the little tiny cogs inside his head turn at doubletime!

Demitrious wanders into the mainhall his head full of memories... it had been many years since he entered here... not since the reformation

Tamsyn pulls the door open, nearly taken off her feet from the biting wind and blast of snow. She manges to exit through the door and pulls it close behind her, leaving nothing but snow to melt on the hardwood floors.

Flash_Guardian smiles upon Serielle ... but he too seems to have become distracted by loud shouts behind him. A brow furrows. "I know that voice." Flash looks over the back of his chair now, spying the floppy, feathered hat of the man now known as Claudius, suffering a bit of a tantrum. "Yeah, that's Blue alright ... I thought I saw him earlier." He blinks now, smiling happily at another woman's entrance. "And there's Aislinn!" He watches them both now for a moment, before looking back to Serielle, nodding knowingly. Things would calm down soon enough. And there was a meal to finish.

Blu_Myst laughed some more before pulling him back in her arms, sitting down on one of the rafters. Her legs dangled over the side as she swayed back and forth. "You know I wouldn't do that," she said in a sweetly venemous voice.

DevilsToy looks up at her, unsure of the truth of that statment. "well i hope not..."

fallery suddenly takes off into the rafters, gone in a wink, sprinting around the web of oak that he knows best. Or at least, knows pretty well. You know, decently.

fallery just wanted to kiss a demon girl. too late now!

Revenant Ishara nostrols would be plagued with a sudden foul oder. The scent of rotting, most about everything was rotting within itself. She almost gaged, leaning up from her chair and covering her mouth as well as her nose from such a disgusting smell. Those bright golden hue's glancing up torwrads the man who had just entered. Elsydion. As well as taking in the scenes of one of the ladies....Damnation. Wolven ears, a hinted color of brown bending back and laying firmly against her skull as her tail would firm out and stick up behind her. Her nose, just really couldn't stand the terrible smell that came from both of them. Black fishnet, lime green jacket and shoulder lenth bagge white tinted hair. Looking at both of them. She might have trouble tonight....maybe something to take her mind of stuff as well..

Serielle continues to take her small, dainty bites...the last few days had been...taxing, to say the least Tired as she was, she feared she wasn't being much of a conversationalist that night.

Damnation had caught the familar scent of death, of flesh that had been out too long. She grinned knowing it was Elsydion, her neon green pools of posion would blink. Lips pulled into a delightful smile. She leaned her head back as whispered such a sweet whisper. But the beauty of this was...Only Elsydion would hear. "My Lord, you seem out of your...Element today. How do you fair?" Even from across the hall her voice dripped with the very sin that fueled her soul. The dress, in responce to Elsydion's appearance would shudder, catching onto his scent as well. To calm it, she stroked upon it's soft material, she was stroking the very cushion that she lay upon. Now this little dress here was so important to her. One could only imagine, such magical properties it had. The wickedness was matched to that of Damnation. It was truely a splendid gift.

Blu_Myst would sigh as she shook her head. She didn't want to be up here anymore. She quickly dropped to the floor, slightly letting go of Kai as she did. Landing first, she would catch him. "Told you," she smiled, lowering him to the ground. She stretched, yawning. "The lake..." she murmured to herself. "Sounds good..."

[ClaudiusBlue ] The feud would come to an abrupt halt as his love kissed one pale cheek and one flushed cheek, both eyes turning towards Aislinn in some surprise. A moment of quiet was taken to recompose himself, his grip coming loose as she took the piece from him. "Of course," they answered in unison with a wide smile. It had been some time since he had laid eyes on his cherished knight, too long. A large assortment of food and treats had been scattered about the tables near him, the man getting ready to eat. "Where have you been?" her kiss returned gently on her forehead, glacing down to both presents. Where had she been?

DevilsToy follows Nali

Demitrious takes small bows to those he knows, Blue, Flash Aislinn, Serielle, and pulls up a chair to enjoy a very fine Ginger Ale

Aislinn glanced to the plethora of food, her ice ringed violets looking over it. She gave an almost calculating gaze to everything now. Though, soon enough, one slender eyebrow arched and she grinned a little. "My, you ordered enough food for an army!" The sound of the chess piece was heard as she gently placed the queen down now, infront of Claudius Blue. The grin faded to a lovely soft smile, as she felt his kiss upon her forehead. "I have been in quite a few places. None so good, and others surprising to say the least." She placed the parcels onto a chair at the table, since so much room had been taken by the food!

Elsydion grinned a bit as he caught the gaze of Ishara looking at him and then heard an oh so familiar and comforting voice. He nodded to himself. And he of all people was not up for a little bit of a game. He turned his head from Damnation and looked right at Ishara as if he were speaking to her. He loved to play games with people, especially mental. He spoke in two diffrent pitched voices, though the change was hardly noticeable, the tone in which they spoke was. " I fair well, though the cleanliness without Art is thoroughly, disheartening. What a catch what catch do we have here." His head tilted a bit in an attempt to catch sight of Ishara's tail as if to confirm what he already knew. A small smirk spread across his lips as if it were an object of great worth. " The Queen wished for privacy this eve, I find it best to wander at the late hours, no son, and no siblings to bother my thinking. She insults the family she does, hehe such a sweet young piece of art, I bet I could perfect it."

Flash_Guardian can sense Serielle's lack of energy, the bond that they share telling him much. He nods, more to himself than to anything else. Serielle needed this ... after she had spent so much energy taking care of Flash, now he would take care of her. Tonight's dinner, his treat, a quick trip to Flash's favorite hilltop scene to catch the sunset, and then back to the dojo where he had already laid out one of the private studies with candles, a floor mat, and chocolates. Everything was ready and waiting there for her. Except perhaps the massage ...

Demitrious hands out prizes accordingly... random useless junk as usual

Flash_Guardian catches sight of Demitrious as he enters, as well. Nodding to the man, he bids him greetings happily before returning to his meal.

Aislinn also gave the old priest a fond smile upon seeing him, and one to Flash and Serielle if they saw. The smile would soon turn to a grin, as they seemed on a dinner date. A soft twinkle sparked in the ice violets soon enough, and she looked back to her beloved.

DarkForm floats inside, pushing the door quietly with a clawed hand. Staying inches above the floor, the hybrid takes a few moments to get his bearings, as well as take note of the large amount of occupants in the room. Hmm. Oh well. With a shrug, the dark creature hovers over to the side of the tavern, near the western wall, and touches down. Leaning back, our hero crosses his arms over his chest. Well, this may be a quiet evening for our friend, Black.

Serielle 's gaze falls upon Aislinn as she seats herself beside Claudius, and she rather shrieks with glee at the sight of her dear friend. Removing the napkin from her lap, and leaping to her feet, she hurries over to their table, opening her arms as if intending to hug the life out of Aislinn.

Demitrious begins to mutter a song between sips... obviously relishing his drink

ClaudiusBlue took his seat and offered the one across to his a wonderful spouse, his wife. "Really?" There was little concern in his voice, although he did wonder. "Where have you gone, dearest one? I hope you have not put yourself in much danger while you left me..." The nocle slid his golden trinkets over to her and took some of his supper on a platter, setting it in front of him, ready to eat.

Flash_Guardian did indeed catch sight of Aislinn's smile of greeting, returning it with one of his own, and a nod before looking back to Serielle ... who is now on her feet and racing for the other pair. Flash lets out a wistful sigh, shaking his head and grinning. "Guess she's still got some energy left after all." He takes his napkin, wipes his mouth before throwing it on the table and standing to follow his love over to the other pair sitting by the fireplace.

[ClaudiusBlue ] *noble

Damnation turned her head to spy upon what Elsydion was spying. She grinned, forked tongue leaving her mouth to lick at her lips. "I see My Lord, tis sad...I have none as well. So I figure why not watch the dealings of the ignorant mortals? She does look tasty..." Neon green eyes locked upon the woman. She had felt the malice, just couldn't put a face to it. How lovely it was. This girl reminded her of the Neko slave she had tied up back at the Apartment. "If it isn't too much trouble My Lord, could you give my greetings to My Lady? She has been toying at my mind for quite a while now. We could punish her, I have many a ways to punish..." She grinned once more, leaning forward, black nail digging within the very seat that she wore. Damnation was having a wonderful time playing this game, such a fun time toying with the female vixen. Mumbling to her dress she kissed it's soft cushion and regained it's original shape. Standing now, the woman would never keep her eyes from Ishara. Indeed this would be ~

Damnation quite the interesting night. Her body almost glided from where she was, to stand beside Elsydion. Offering her services as needed.

Aislinn paused for a moment, feeling exhaustion creeping as he asked her that question. "Guards." Her tone was low, and that's all she really got out before her dear friend ran to her and took her into quite a hug! She embraced the other woman back, a smile on her petaled lips. Hugging the lady, to her own unkady-like form. "Serielle, it is always good to see you." She said softly.

[Aislinn ] *unlady-like

Serielle grins, feeling her energy return at the sight of Aislinn. "It's been far too long since I've seen you, Lady Aislinn. I just couldn't resist the chance to come say hello!" she gushes, her socialite tendencies emerging at a rapid pace.

Revenant Ishara wouldn't have really been able to play mind games with him at the moment. Ishara was on the verge of spewing. That rank oder that played upon the air....could no one else smell it ? It was seeping through to her delicate little nose she had, grasping two hands about her nose and inhaled through her mouth. Which made her gag all the more. The ringing voices of Artanis would stick all the same. Art was talking to this man?..she narrowed her eyes. She could have broke a table with how stiff that reddish fox tail was straightened. Inhaling once more and swallowed hard. She would stand, and then proceed to glare at them both. Ishara seemed pale, despite her tanned skin. Those hands of hers clenching into fists, and the sound of her popping knuckles would make a slightly audible noise. She was either go to be sick within the next few moments... She couldn't stand it now. Closing her eyes shut and turning to the side she'd run torwards the restrooms. Holding her mouth tightly.

[ClaudiusBlue ] Gold and azure met her gaze as she answered him, a slight nod given in response. Seeing Serielle come over and embrace his beloved, an endearing sight, Blue looked towards Flash and motioned to another seat. "Come, come! Sit down and partake of this feast! You look much better!"

Flash_Guardian marches over, hands held behind his back as he approaches the others in his finest suit, the one they saw him wear to the wedding ... rich, black Armani. "Welcome back, Aislinn," Flash greets the woman regally, before looking back to the others and greeting them by name as well. "Father Demitrious. Blue." A nod to each of them, and an inquisitive look to the chessboard. "Who's winning?"

Flash_Guardian balks, looking back to his own table. "Indeed, quite the feast you have here, Blue ... but ..." He eyes his own plate of ravioli hungrily.

ClaudiusBlue shakes his head, golded curls swaying left and right. "Do not ask..." A low, but humorous tone to Flash followed by a chuckle. With that, he forcefully ripped a drumstick of the chicken he had ordered and clamped both teeth down like a beast. He was very hungry indeed...

Aislinn smiled even more, unneeding to give her a polite manner, nor any court facade. She truly valued the other woman's friendship, and thus was seen with a lovely bright smile. "It has been too long! I have been kept away from my loved ones for more of a time than I would have liked. Yet..any time away I feel suffering for." She smiled, and let her arms fall back once more. The ring upon her left finger shining softly. She always wore it, the strong maiden never seen without now. "It is nice to feel you back as well, Flash." She smiled, giving him a little wink. Afterall, she could feel things a little back to normal. It was refreshing. "I am about to outlaw you from playing chess between you two.." She teased her husband.

Demitrious wonders abstractly as to what this feast if for

Elsydion gave a very small and childish pout if only for a moment. He nodded a bit to himself before thinking aloud. " It's hardly fun to play mind games, when they can't even understand your words over the stench that your skin exudes. " He nodded to himself and allowed for a moment of quiet on his part. He looked to take in a few deep breaths and then pass them out about him. Eventually the majority of his stench would simply dissipate, combining with fresher air. However right in his general vicinity about a foot from him, should be noted a very heavy concentration of his own stench. So if Ishara came within that close to him, ever...well lets just hope she can hold her stomach at bay. He gave a little nod, considering that Ishara was out for now he would talk. " Myself and a friend plan on taking a great deal of pleasure in her destruction...I'm not one to be judgemental on others based upon race alone. I've had my fair share of philosophical discussions with angelics and serphim alike. -

Elsydion - However what she is, angers myself as well as my kin. And my youngest will not stand for someone like her desecrating my mothers races good name. "

Serielle chuckles at Flash's allusion to his food, and she deftly waves her hand, 'floating' the platters of food to the table where Claudius and Aislinn were seated. "There!" she declares, satisfied with the move. Slipping into a seat, she pats the one beside her, wishing for Flash to sit as well. Regardless...her glance shortly directs itself to Claudius, and she gazes at him intently.

[ClaudiusBlue ] It was quite a display, the man at the table. His hand moved with the utmost speed and economy of motion, every movement precise and perdetermined. Hearing Aislinn's voice, the man paused and applied his hankerchief to his lips. "Suspended?" he asked in somewhat of a theatric whine. "It was nothing to worry about. We just had a disagreement over one trivial thing, nothing else." Serielle had turned her gaze towards him now, the man becoming slightly ashamed of his behavior. "Nice of you to join us, Lady Serielle..." he hedged, trying to keep himself from looking foolish to her.

Flash_Guardian laughs aloud now, seeming to be quite delighted. He points to Serielle, his voice mockingly forceful. "You! Thank you." Then he points to Blue. "You! I'll take you on at chess any day. And you!" he says, pointing to Aislinn at her mention of his newfound normalcy. He sighs contentedly, smiling appreciatively. "You have no idea." With that, he takes his seat beside the charming Serielle, scooting just a bit closer to her and grinning mischieviously before taking another bit of ravioli and grinning. An unexpected twist to their evening, that was certain. But a welcome one, Flash feels.

Serielle glances to Flash as she takes another bite of the deliciously prepared chicken and pasta, before returning her gaze to Claudius...were anyone watching, one might notice an odd sheen envelop those cerulean orbs...

Damnation would laugh outloud, watching the woman rush off to the bathroom. She herself could never change her scent, rather it was stuck on her. She liked it muchly. ^_o "Ah, the many souled man? Correct, the very interesting one that had been at the Cathedral when I arrived?" She recalled this man, because of his aura. So splendid it was to try and figure it out. Yes...but that joy she would keep hidden within herself. She rarely experienced joy, and when she would. A sibling would snatch it up and crush it. So shhh about the whole happiness thing. Listening to the words Elsydion spoke she cocked a brow. "It will never surprise me how many fools were taught that you were descendants of our line. It's such a shame...Rascism of any nature is the display of the lack of morality in there mortals." she would shak her head tsking. "Honestly it is a shame."

Demitrious looks over to Serielle curious about her intensity this day

Aislinn quickly gathered her wrapped items before the chair was sat upon, also eventually seating herself, as she had been standing. She placed the two parcels next to her and Blue's chair, inbetween the two. She would give them to him later. Unsure if he celebrated this Christmas day...though she had always known this time as Winter Solstice. Also with very different traditions, but she was trying. She unclasped her cloak, and let it fall behind her on the chair. A hand reaching to Claudius', gently touching one she could reach. "Bickering over who stole a queen?" Amusement took her features. "Methinks you should break from it if you two fight over such things. After all, I know of females that would love you both." She teased, giving it a deeper meaning.

Alison grumbles entering here and sits alone with taking out a book and begining to read it sitting against a wall not takeing her eyes off the book at all just sat there reading silenlty to herself not makeing a noic not looking up just sat there reading

Aislinn , indeed, did watch as Serielle gazed at her beloved most...oddly. Wondering what exactly what was happening. Her own violet eyes were glacial, the gaze within the last while had turned to a frosty coldness.

Shezerai pads quietly into the room, the same can not be said for the carcas she's dragging along beside her by its hind leg. The corpse scrapes against the floor where bone pertrudes through skin, leaving a streak of blood on the floor in her wake. The deers antlers clunk against tables and chairs, making the buck look a lot like its shaking its head in denial about what just happened to it.

Serielle nods, at nothing, to the perceptions of most. She remains silent, and focused...and if one were to look closely, they would see a myriad of images in those azure pools...all of the Duke?

[Damnation ] *these

Revenant Ishara would have actually upchucked everything within her stomach. Into the sink. Leaning over and turning the valve on. She'd splash cold water against her face. Rubbing herself harder. Those two were not, ordinary. Not at all....She figured that much by there stench. Now, since she didn't have anything within her stomach, she'd look herself in the mirror.. Right eye twiching abit before she would dry herself off with some paper towels. Several moments had passed before she walked out of the bathroom. That fox tail swaying back and forth elegently, still those wolven ears bent back as she turned her head torwards them once again. Eyes narrowed. She looked like she was preparing for something. Hands still clenched together. They didn't need to be here, nor anywhere. Golden hued orbs watching them....very intentively..

Demitrious casually slips his instrument from beneath his robes and begins a jarring chord

Flash_Guardian does indeed not the curious glow to Serielle's eyes ... in spite of the ties that bind, the woman he remains bound to in many ways remains a mystery to him. Though in truth, the same could be said about Flash by this woman. And what do a pair of mysteries make? he ponders to himself absentmindedly, watching Serielle continue to gaze at Blue in her curious fashion. Perhaps she has gazed a bit too long, as on Flash's face now begins to show a hint of concern.

[ClaudiusBlue ] Serielle's gaze had seemed to quiet the man, whether out of confusion, interest, no perhaps a dream... It was hard for anybody to make certain. "Darling?" Aislinn's voice had seemed to draw him back to the table, the feeling of her hand squeezing his own, a sensation that brought a wide smile to his face. "What was that, my love?" It was not that he did not hear her, more that he had been trying to catch up. "We know quite well that you speak the truth, as you always have." His voice had been quite gentle now, soft and thoughtful as he gripped her hand. "We both love you with all our hearts..." A kiss was applied to her hand, a tender kiss, his golden mane falling over her arm, a tickling feeling.

Elsydion nodded all the same to Damnation, no matter her comments. " Racism is a shame, I will give it that. However, I do not consider this racism, especially not against this subject. Firstly, she is an agent of order and rightousness. That alone is reason enough for me to slay her. As I'm sure your aware, the scales are dangerously in favor of her kind. Secondly, It was my siblings orders to have her destroyed, I am not to go against my elders. While I personally have nothing against her for what she is, my siblings do. And while I do not agree with their theories of certain species being completely worthless, I will not disobey those who have sheltered me and helped me in my time of need. " He gave a small nod after that, his eyes glancing at Ishara. " He of many souls is known collectively as Shifter...and, I'm not sure...Have you ever met the Priest of Shadows, Thargor? " He turned his head and offered a crooked smile to Ishara showing off the first row of razor sharp teeth to her. -

[Elsydion ] If your as decent as the records say you are, mayhaps we should take our meeting elsewhere, mutt."

Aislinn 's calculating gaze looked between Serielle and Blue for a moment, before shaking her head only slightly and looking down at the enormous amounts of food. She didn't feel all that hungered though, and didn't feel all too thirsty for what he had. Discreetly, as others were conversing or whatever amongst themselves, she summoned a waiter. Her voice soft, yet strong. "Yes, my pardons. May I receive a nice large mug of hot water?" The server looked curious, waiting for anything else, but she nodded to him as if telling him that was all. He bowed to her and went off to fetch the simple order.

Shezerai pauses to watches the fox tail swing past her line of vision. Temptaton almost takes her before she decides an already downed meal is better then one she'll have to chase. She drags the body onwards, disapearing under a table where there is a large amount of bumping and jostleing of the furniture as she words to pull the majoriety of her kill beneath the table as well as herself. Both will not fit fully.

Alison putting her book down formed a ball of light in her hand and though it in to the room but then begin to control it makeing it doge peoples herds and fly around them then go back to her hand giving a little laugh "let her beat they the little meany" she said ith a bit of a pount

Aislinn held up her free hand now, that her husband's attention snapped back upon her. "Nevermind." She gave him a small smile, though her snowy violet eyes looked at the middle of the table. Shaking off what she felt, she soon gazed back to him. "As I love you." She replied. Her features soon becoming quite tender as he kissed her hand.

Elsydion slaps some quotations in front of that second part Damnation would open her mouth in understanding. So she had guessed wrong. Oh well. She nodded hearing his words. But she stayed silent untill spoke to. "No, My Lord I have not met the Priest of Shadows. It is interesting that your Elders would enjoy seeing her slain." was all she said, her neon green eyes locked onto Ishara. "If My Lord is in need of any assistance, I will be much obliged." she would offer, her body still standing beside Elsydion protectivly.

Flash_Guardian hears a striking chord ... and a jostling and clattering of the furniture. He turns to see ... some kind of animal dragging in a freshly killed buck? Flash quickly averts his eyes, in attempts to keep what food he has already eaten down where it belongs. At the sight of Aislinn and Blue's romantics, Flash can't help but smile affectionately, looking back to Serielle, curious as to her own reaction.

Serielle is aware of the notice taken by the table's other inhabitants...and knows she has...focused...too long. She had to make this quick...the rest could wait until later. She breaks just short enough to turn a smile at Flash for a moment, placing her left hand upon his...and when he looks away, she is back...for just a moment...

Shezerai 's head emerges into the lighter shadows at the tables edge, her long body blending into the darker mass created by the buck. She peers at the inhabitants that she can see before easing down to the floor, using her forepaws to position the animals haunch between her legs. The end result has the bucks hoof scraping the table slowly with a drawn out sound, toes facing skyward.

Revenant Ishara would lift that right arm of hers. Her fingers outsretching into a gun like figure. Pointing right at him.." Have something against me...lets .....indeed...go some place more suitiable. ". Ears twiching and those canines of hers showing as well as most of her teeth when she bared them. Her, a "mutt"....she knew she was being to pridefull. But, that was far to much against her and this wouldn't just slip by. As well, she'd be doing the Order a favor. Glancing to the woman, this stinking piece of filth as well. Giving a snort and turned about, walking right on out of the Hall....she didn't care. Face them now, face them later. There own judgement would be brought sooner or later.

Flash_Guardian seems rather curious as to why Serielle seems so distracted, though he does his best not to show it. He takes the offered hand gingerly, grasping it firmly within his own. Meanwhile, his free hand has set down his silverware and is tracing idle patterns underneath the table, out of sight of the others. A small amount of magical energy is thus stealthily gathered, though for what purpose remains yet to be seen ...

Shezerai closes her jaws around the upper portion of the deers haunch, sinking her teeth into the thickly muscled area. Incisers tear through tendons as well as muscle as she starts to work meat from the fresh kill. The raised leg starts scraping the edge of the table with a vengence, having the subtlety of nails scraping down a chalk board.

Cassandra walks in looking around not speaking to anyone she remains silently wearing her black tunic and black baggys also her white sandles she scaaned the room then sees what she is looking for glaring at Alison walking over to her fists cleanched

Demitrious 's tune changes rather quickly, this time to a much more soothing melody

[ClaudiusBlue ] His hunger temporarily subsided as Aislinn spoke to him, her sweet words enough to satisfy him. Gripping both arms of his plush seat and hopping up a bit, he moved his chair closer to hers with her arm cradled within his own. He wanted to be close to her now, her absence starting to stir these feelings of attraction. "Darling...?" he asked to her and nobody else. "I am glad you have returned," he whispered as he set his head against her shoulder for only a moment, one heavy breath loosed to release a bit of tension.

Elsydion would give a light nod to Damnation. " If you wish to assist then you are more then welcome to join in. " He was grinning that he was so well received from Ishara and allowed for a light nod to Damnation once more before he went to follow behind the mutt.

Alison blinks now standing up moving a little hair from her eyes she tilts her head "so now we fight ok and this time me will kll you so dont even think me wont you little meany" she said now unsheting her sword her eyes fixed on Cass

Damnation pondered this a moment, really thinking if she was in the mood. Moreso she wasn't. "Actually My Lord, I am going to retire for the night.." She mumbled and left the building. Her neon eyes a glow.

Aislinn drew a tight breath in, almost inaudible, but it was there nonetheless as he placed his head on her shoulder. Though she forced a smile, and touched his glorious flaxen locks for a moment. "As am I, dear...as am I..." Her back was hovering away from the chair, never touching it. She seemed to lean forward, and sat almost on the edge of her seat to give some room.

Cassandra now standing infort of the other girl who was a little taller noded but did not say a word she just moved in to a fighting stand looking at her with intest rage in her eyes smirking

Alison then jumped back her feet now touching the wall her wings spread she then pushers her self off the wall flying full speed at Cass her blade held tightly in her hand trying to slash at the other girls body with all the speed and might she had put in to this she was cause her so much pain

Flash_Guardian at last completes the subtle spell. bringing his free hand up to rest it on his other hand, the one still clasped by Serielle. Since she seems so intent upon staring at Blue, perhaps he'll give her something worth staring at. A casual gesture with his hand, as if reaching for his fork again in a more elaborate manner ... and suddenly to all appearances, Blue's facial hair becomes ... well, blue. A dark, cool, and vibrant shade of blue. Flash continues to grab his fork and stab at another piece of Ravioli, pretending to be oblivious to all else that is going on in an innocent manner.

Cassandra closed her eyes and just at the right momant jumping in the air as she came down she would again jump off Alisons neck front fliping and landing onthe floor in a crounching posistin as Alison crassed to the floor then stood her back to her waiting

Demitrious sings out his old voice becoming young again in his song "She sings the songs without words, songs that sailors and blind men and beggars have heard, She knows more of love than the poets can say, and her eyes are for something that won't go away"

Shezerai tears flesh from bone with a soft rendering sound. Wet and raspy as the juicy meat peals away from the layers beneath. The deer's raised leg wobbles and then strikes the table with a 'snap' as she draws the newly aquired morsel into her mouth, not even bothering to chew as she swallows the bit whole. Fresh blood oozes out of the newly opened wound, the metalic smell of blood growing stronger.

[ClaudiusBlue ] Feeling her fingers through the layers of his golden curls caused him to shiver in his seat, a sort of low hum drifting from the blue clad man. Never leaving her side, he glanced curiously over to the parcels she had brought back with her, wondering what would be inside. "What have you brought with you?" But no sooner had he asked than did his carefully preened moustache turn blue, too low for him to take much notice for now. His eyes glided back towards the other guests, feeling that he had somehow ignored them to a certain extend. Flash... Did he do something?

Alison head smacking hard off the floor as she lands or well crashers to the floor grownes in pain and then shething her sword now feeling so mad her nose bleeding cachers cass by her hair dragging her acrross the room a little thowing her doewn sits on her stocmic and begins to slap her frusly in the face "i" slap" am going" mega slap" to kill you" furusily slapping now

Aislinn ground her teeth a little, praying silently he would remove his head from her shoulder eventually. Yet she smiled more, as if she thought nothing of it but affection. A soft chuckle as he asked about the parcels. "Presents for you. For this...Christmas holiday event? I am new to this still, really." Though, her violet eyes locked upon the strands she had been caressing. They turned...blue? She gazed a little longer at them, trying to discern what was going on.

Aislinn also would amile wistfully at the old priest's song, enjoying his voice.

Serielle blinks, her eyelashes fluttering rapidly...she is done. The rest can wait. She perks a brow at the illusion surrounding Claudius...shoddy, minor work. She shakes her head, dismissing it, then smiles at Flash, a mysterious, wise glimmer in her eyes.

[Aislinn ] *amile=smile

Shezerai would wonder what a chet was if she cared. Instead she sinks her teeth back into the juicy venison, her eyes closeing in something close to bliss as fresh blood oozes out of hte prey, filling her mouth in addition to adding to the ever widdening pool on the floor beneath her. The deers leg starts shaking again, rhythmicly thumping into the table as she works loose another piece. It meets the same fate at the first, being quickly devoured.

Alison growled seeing she had good she l9ooking around at the people here seeing she new a lot of them desideding she would show off her presents by doing her usal loud "COCKADOLDODO" now giggling happly as she had hurd a rather big echo

Flash_Guardian continues to eat, as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened, taking another bite of ravioli. He can feel the others eyes upon him now, though, quickly looking up and meeting their gazes innocently. "What?" he says, his mouth still halfway full. But upon looking into Serielle's eyes, he knows that he's been caught. Still, he does his best not to show any form of guilt, simply taking another bite. He doesn't even seem to notice the mustache. Nope, nothing wrong here at all ...

[ClaudiusBlue ] A feeling of slight irritation washed over him, just the slightest feeling of displeasure. How strange... The duke lifted his head from her shoulder, looking back into her violet eyes. Something new had been there... Frosty and cold, glacial stillness. "Have you?" he asked, doing his best to show no concern. "It is the season... But do I really deserve such things?" A question poses as he glanced to Flash and Serielle, feeling as if something was off.

Demitrious blushes noticing an audiance, and continues playing

[Demitrious ] "She spins magic and moonlight in her meadows and streams, And seeks deep inside me and touches my dreams, The morning comes smiling and I laugh with no sound, And snuggle in silence and the sweet peace I've found"

Aislinn gazed to the new lovebirds, and from Flash's lack of true innocence, she figured quickly what had made her beloved's hair such a hue. Though, her gaze went back to Blue, the same icy brew. "Aye... As for deserving, well, I love you. I am told one gets presents for their loved ones now? I have more for the others, but I had only tracked you here." She didn't know anyone else would be here. No doubt that pendant he wore would be able to signal her.

Serielle remains quiet, however, her tiredness returning...though the effort had been slight...she was still tired...worn...So she slowly works at finishing her meal, taking another sip of wine.

Demitrious grins mischeviously to Flash... "You might be wanting to remember this one."

Alison blinks felling she is ingnored now shouts "hello is there anyone alive here or are you all gonna be mushey" she said with a look as she was going to though up she did not under stand why grownups got like this it was silly

ClaudiusBlue shifted slightly in his seat as she gazed to him, twisting only slightly to both sides as she responded. "And how lucky I am to have you find me, dear heart." A smile still stood on his face, though his he felt an ache starting to creep up on him. Perhaps it was caused from his slouching, but who was he to decide? "I have not prepared anything for you in return..." the bard admited, laying back in his chair with a deep breath. "You are too wonderful to me..." he spoke happily to his wife, tilting his head to the side a bit to look back to her.

Flash_Guardian 's ear catches Demitrious's rhyming, stopping to listen to the words. They quickly find home in his heart, touching upon Flash's own feelings at the moment, whether such was the intent or not. "Indeed. I'll need to ask you to teach me that one sometime. It's a beautiful tune." He shrugs now, shaking his head and waving his hand to disperse the illusion surrounding Blue's neatly kept facial hair before looking back to Serielle. "I hope you aren't getting too tired," Flash says, sounding slightly disappointed. "I had other things planned for tonight that I thought you might enjoy. That is, if you're still up for them."

Serielle smiles faintly, though she nods her head energetically. "No, Flash, really, I'd love to."

Aislinn gazed again back to the three others, finding them either slightly off or amongst themselves. Cold violets looked back to her darling, and she managed a soft smile. Almost relieved as his head left her shoulder. Still, she leaned forward, never allowing her to touch the chair. "It is no consequence. After all, this holiday of yours is about giving, aye? I have both gifts for Claudius and Benjamin." She said. Knowing that there were few things both would like. Best to give them each something they would cherish seperately. "As for finding you, my search is quite the easy one at times." Again, she gazed back to Serielle, hesitantly. Wondering what was going on. At the very least, there was much more than met the eye.

Alison growled she hated when adults were lovey mushey they were no fun to be around she sighed sitting at her table her head now on it waching her mother as she yawned a little

[ClaudiusBlue ] One golden eyebrow arched high as she spoke of 'separate' gifts for the two. "For each of us?" he posed to her. "What have you brought us?" he asked in a provocative tone of voice, leaning over the arm of his chair.

Aislinn reached for the parcels. One was longer than the other, and slightly thicker. "This one is for Benjamin.." She said, holding it out. The other was more of a traditional box size. Though slender in height. "This is for Claudius." Ben's paper was simply blue with silver ribbons, elegant yet simple. Claudius' bore paper of shimmering hues, and an intricate ribbon. Even the wrapping to suit the different tastes.

Flash_Guardian grins enthusiastically, rubbing his hands together expectantly. "Great! I promise, you're going to have the best night's sleep of your life tonight." Odd, that Serielle should be so slothful when he himself is so full of life and energy tonight, and Flash notices this. Unable to help himself, his smile slowly drops just a little, his hand gently squeezing hers as he seeks her attention. Where words would draw far too much attention, his gaze of concern is enough to let Serielle know what is on his mind.

Demitrious finally decides it is time to let the couples be couples "Tis time for the old man to make a graceful exit. I'll see you lovebirds another day"

Aislinn smiled to Demitrious. "Always a pleasure, priest. I hope to see you again soon."

[Cross_WIndfury ] trodding on solid ground, with mixed texture, was a relieve from the smooth cold shore stones to which he had grown so drerily accustom to. Though long talks with his brother, and time well spent somewhat made up for that drawback. Now a new place to enter, and so he does, with smooth seemless strides carring him near silently inward, finding the solitude of table and chair to be his liking. Such a dismal look to his face, calm , as if cut out of fleshed stone. A solide blue to the center of his eyes, pale as morning sky with the brilliance of color to match.

[ClaudiusBlue ] Both respective hand reached out and pulled on the two gifts, black to the elaborate looking gift and silver to the simple. There had been a pause to think, or more of the fact that they decided who would be the first to open which gift. "Since you spoke of Blue first..." With a smile, the lavishly adorned present was set aside while the other was taken into both hands. "Oh..." A humbled tone. "What could it be? I am quivering with anticipation!" Taking little more time to wait, the bard tore through the paper and lifted the lip of his parcel, one golden eye looking inside.

Flash_Guardian nods to Demitrious as he takes his leave. "Remember," Flash calls after him, pointing with a finger. "You were going to teach me that song." But after that, a friendly smile and a wave is given. "Thanks for the company and song."

Demitrious bows low to Aislinn in return "My waking breaths shall crave it, goodnight my lady"

[ClaudiusBlue ] *lid

Demitrious nods to Flash "don't let an old man forget"

Serielle smiles to Flash broadly. She's quite ready to get out of there...and rather fast. "Well then, we should get going, shouldn't we, Sir Flash," she announces, her eyes at their glittering best.

Aislinn had not meant to address one before the other, as it was obvious she had no preference between the two. They were both parts of the man she loved, as a whole - whether he was ready to accept it, or not. She smiled, as it has been a little time since she spoke much to Blue at all. After opening it, he would find a lute. One of exquisite design, seeming to have many stories behind it - just whispering to be played to tell them to its wielder. "That, was mime when I was young, and my mother's before that. I imagine her mother's, and so on. It is a treasured family heirloom.." Carving was in it of roses trailing across it, mixed with lily and lilac. Gold and silver ran together. It was an achingly beautiful lute. "I could think of no better than you to have it."

[Cross_WIndfury ] although he did adore the shimmer, and sound of his brothers voice, exspecial when talks of marriage come from both sides, to their respective brides to be, or just sharing old stories of the 'old days' were feelings can no longer be dragged from the dead of dreams, he found the sounds of simpler voices, so much more satisfing. A eventless morning from the later day, and deliliously eventful eve had carried him over to the moment, so he was content to be as he was. In the caress of solitude within a crowd.

[Aislinn ] *mime=mine

Flash_Guardian nods. "It's probably about the right time to catch that sunset now. We can worry about desert later tonight," he says, wiping his mouth once more and throwing it onto the table satisfied. A short dig in his pouch before several gold coins are tossed out to pay for Flash and Serielle's share of the meal. He would then rise quickly to help Serielle out of her chair. A quick wave to the other couple is given before they follow the old man out.

Aislinn smiled softly to the two good friends. Best man and maid of honor. It suited so well. She silently wished for the best. Hoping to see them soon, and talk again.

Serielle waves fondly to the married couple, before waltzing out the door with the man in the Armani suit at her side...

[ClaudiusBlue ] The instrument caused the man to keep silent, his mouth slightly ajar as he turned the lute in his hands. "Incredible..." he exclaimed in a hushed voice. "You're mother's hand strummed upon this very lute? Her songs played upon this?" he asked in some excitement, looking back and forth between the fretted device and his lover. "This is wonderful... You bestow this to me. I will continue to pass this on to our children, and they will to theirs..." An affectionate whisper to his beloved, leaning forward to give her a kiss on the cheek.

[ClaudiusBlue ] The instrument caused the man to keep silent, his mouth slightly ajar as he turned the lute in his hands. "Incredible..." he exclaimed in a hushed voice. "You're mother's hand strummed upon this very lute? Her songs played upon this?" he asked in some excitement, looking back and forth between the fretted device and his lover. "This is wonderful... You bestow this to me. I will continue to pass this on to our children, and they will to theirs..." An affectionate whisper to his beloved, leaning forward to give her a kiss on the cheek.