:: Laughter Within The Walls::
Eftemie Solo
05.13.09
Lisana's Door
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Cosine,
I hope this finds you well. I have been busy trying to keep things moving and have not had a chance to see you recently. I hope we can find time to have some tea and talk at some point. I had such fun in Baadris with you and I'm sure we will have more.
Lord Mystery- Tajnevaki- and I spoke yesterday, such that it was as he is entirely silent, but we managed with pen and paper. He informed me of some things he learned from Lord Harmodius as to the state of things and more. First, we are moving into the Pantheon itself. The new building looks wonderful thanks to our Lord, and he has provided rooms for not only myself, but an area for the mortals under our care. There is a door that leads into groups of five bedrooms with a common room connected by hallways. I have not seen them yet, but Taj has said that he will find them for me and ensure that mine find their way there.
He also seemed to want to say more but said that it was not safe outside and that we all have a common enemy. I believe he means the one who did such to Lord Harmodius and Gaia. We have begun packing and should be moving in this afternoon. I can't imagine what my rooms or even door looks like, but he said it would... "resonate" to me? Whatever that means. I would be giggling but he was quite serious so I set my amusement aside. I simply did not want to leave Isra and the others behind.
On another note, I believe he has more to tell us, but this is first.
Your sister in amusement,
Lisana
She smiled nodding to herself. This would do. Maybe a trip to visit Cosine later when she had her rooms and people in order within the Pantheon. It could be fun.
This was the morning everyone would be moving back into the Pantheon. For Taj's group, it was the previous day, but for hers and with so many more people, she knew it was going to take a bit more to get everyone ready, but she was still trying to get a note sent to Cosine about the other people from Baadris. The note was finished and she called Jhyett to her.
The aoidei appeared, wearing a short skirt and top, which she pulled at uncomfortably. Lisana had insisted she wear a bit of clothing with so many men around. She still did not understand why but it needed to be done.
"Jhyett, stop what you are doing. I want you to take this note to Cosine. She will need to get her people inside also. You will most likely find her in the Pantheon somewhere." She held out a piece of paper, folded over a few times for the other goddess.
"Yes, my Lady." she replied, taking the paper and then hurrying out the door. She wasn't much liking packing anyhow.
Lisana thought back over what she had explained in the note. Hopefully she had stated everything as it needed to be and remembered all of what she had wanted to tell the goddess. It was important that noone remain where they were now. The expression on Taj's face insisted such.
Walking towards the door, she decided it was time to look for her rooms. She hesitated in the doorway, staring out over the area in the direction of the Pantheon. It was becoming more green each and every day. The changes he wrought were indescribable. At least other than to say she was grateful. Gone was the black that Destruction had given them. She laughed in delight as she moved towards the building a short distance away.
Finding the staircase she moved upwards to the second floor. There would be time later to look around downstairs. Enough people were milling about although she was tempted to try to make Harmodius laugh as any good jester would. She had been a jester for him before, hadn't she? She was unsure and shook her head to clear the thought away. Maybe later she would be able to see what she remembered.
Lisana tried to remember what her rooms were like before the fading. Byrne's door she knew from Eftemie's memories. Her memories. She sighed in some exasperation. They were hers now and would always be now. For a moment she traced the phoenix on the door.
"Come back soon, Byrne." she whispered before moving away.
The next door she knew, she smiled upon seeing. Even Eftemie had a fondness for the water god. She would have to let him know that she had her own rooms here now.
A door suddenly caught her attention and she frowned slightly, but then her lips curled upwards.
"Of course. It would be bubbles!" she giggled delightedly as she traced one circle with her finger. The glass was smooth and yet rather bubbly at the same time.
"Perfect!" She laughed again, taking in the crystal, blue, and violet shades embedded there. A silver plate with a jester like doorknocker seemed to be the handle.
Mr. Harry Whodunit
She touched the doorknob, trying to pull it forwards. A frown crossed her face as she pursed her lips in some frustration.
"Ouch! Hey, don't pull!"
A small
"eep" slipped free as she dropped the doorknocker and jumped back. She blinked in surprise as his eye turned towards her as he watched silently.
"Hmmm.... not exactly what I expected, my Lady. Mr. Harry Whodunit at your service."
Lisana blinked in surprise again as he spoke to her, then asked,
"What did you expect? And why is there only half of you?"
He still watched, then grinned,
"I expected bells and whistles and all the hoops that come with the Goddess of Laughter. Drums even."
His reply caused her lips to twitch upwards and then she broke into laughter.
"Well, I'll be sure to do that next time. Those come later anyhow for most people. When I know what I'm doing." She opened her mouth to continue, but stopped as a tirade begain.
"Why does everyone ask that? Maybe there was only one part of me when I was made? Or maybe I don't need more than one half? Or even....."
She yawned, placing her hand over his nose and yanking.
"Just open the door or tell me how to."
"Well," he grumped.
"I can't very well keep you out of your own room. Or demand you tell me a riddle."
The door swung inwards, wide enough for her to walk through. He sighed deeply as if it were a great chore for him to have done so.
"And make sure you speak to the other half when you want to leave." He stated, then fell silent.
"Thank you, Harry. So... Where is your other half? On the backside of the door?" She smirked entering the room and pushing the door shut.
Sir Jerry Whatsisname
She heard a muffled sound on the back of the door and turned, closing it. Her lips twitched upwards into a grin as she stared at the other half of the doorknob. It looked nearly the same except it was a different color, but obviously the other half.
"And you would be?" she asked as she watched it a moment.
"Sir Jerry Whatsisname, my Lady Laughter. Has my unruly brother been annoying you?" He asked rolling his eye to watch her closely.
"No more than I think he annoys everyone." she giggled, glancing around her.
"Oh my! What am I supposed to do with this?"
It was almost like the space behind did not exist. Or was empty. Was this what Taj meant when he said it would become hers? But what was she supposed to do with it?
The space simply felt odd. Empty. Yet waiting for her. She was still frowning several moments later as the space continued to call to her. What did she want here? What was needed?
"Make it your own, my Lady Laughter. These are YOUR rooms." he smirked faintly that she did not seem to know what was to be done. "And then have a party, of course."
"It could use the sound of laughter I suppose." she sighed as she answered her own question, shutting the door behind her.
"Or lots of windchimes. I wonder if I can get a playful breeze here too. Make it my own... Hmm...."
So much was needed here. Her aoide would need space here also. A small place to prepare food. A bedroom, bath, closet for herself. And those same things for them. Closing her eyes she sat down trying to imagine what it was she wanted and liked. For nearly two hours she remained trying to figure out what it was her room looked like. Just as Kaelin's room reflected him, Lisana wanted hers to be uniquely her.
White
marble with silver, blue, and violet striations scattered through, would be the pathways and main flooring and columns. The walls would definitely be white. Light and airy just the way bubbles drifted and were transparent. Plants would grow in the large and small flowerpots that would be scattered everywhere. She wanted life here.
A large step up dais to the left of the entry was surrounded by a short wall on two sides. The surface between the three marble pillars was wide enough to use as a table to those sitting on the plush violet and blue seats or the large violet and blue floor pillows scattered about. Several plants were scattered on the ledge filled with not only greenery but daisies and violet wildflowers. It was a very interesting place for either formal or informal meetings.
The top step, crafted of a darker violet shade of marble, was large and wide enough that it could also serve as a place for entertainment by clowns, jesters, or even musicians with the waterfall fountain that poured down into a small pond just below. One small portion of the fountain spewed bubbles into the air rather than water cascading downwards with a mix of the darker and lighter shades of the same marble used as the fountain bases themselves. Lisana glanced over it happily as she wondered what sort of fish she should have in there. The thought that Kaelin or the girls would know filled her with excitement at the thought of asking them.
To the top right, a large oak dining set was placed for dinner parties. It would seat sixteen at a time with enough space to enjoy themselves and easily accessed by the kitchen nearby. Linens in white, blue, and violet remained on the table at all times with glass bowls and plates of the same colors alternating throughout.
The bottom right was an informal visiting area for Lisana or the aoide or any guest she had staying with her. It was a plush area with couches and chairs upholstered in fine silks of blue and violet. A large coffee table was centered made of light oak with a blue and violet staining and carved with an intricate carving of parades of people. A large glass top covered the top allowing the design to be seen but not disturbed.
Four rooms to the right were sectioned off with long white curtains. The top one contained a bathroom for others to use complete with the same white marble sink, tub, and vanity trimmed in blues, violets, and a bit of silver.
The second room was a wide open kitchen complete with light oak cabinets, white marble countertop, and a smaller dining set for informality. A large pantry was at the back, though there was nothing but empty shelves within for the moment. The water ran freely when she turned the handle causing her to look beneath the sink and wonder where the plumbing was downstairs. A giggle slipped out then as the image of Harmodius as a plumber installing all this for her, complete with low slung pants and a revealed crack. For a moment she laughed even harder.
Shaking her head to clear it of the image, Lisana sighed.
"As if He would do something like that. I somehow do not see it at all. I guess not all the memories Eftemie left behind are useful."
The final two rooms were bedrooms, complete with two beds, two closets, a desk, and bookshelves for the aoide or guests. Each one was covered with silk blankets, but one was blue and one was violet. Two large carved closets in each room would hold whatever clothing was needed and the carved oak desk and chair were sufficient for whatever was needed. A variety of books were already on the shelves and she ran a finger over the tomes as she inspected them, wondering briefly if she had left them here before.
At the very back of the large area was a section of long white curtains containing what was Lisana's bedroom, private alcove, and bathroom. The bed itself was a large oak four poster with the same white curtains drapped around all four sides of the bed for privacy at night. The posts were carved with elegant swirls from the top to the floor. Covered in white silk blankets with a violet and blue throw at the foot, the bed was the first thing seen upon entering the room. Various patterned pillows in white, blue, and violet were scattered at the top for comfort, some tassled and some with lace. Two large violet and white rugs, one eliptical, the other circular, covered the floor around the bed, each one lush and exotically made.
In the lower left corner of the room, a carved wooden table and chairs allowed for meals of a more intimate quality. Two carved bookshelves in the upper left corner were only partially filled with tomes and a small arrangement of statues. In the lower right corner a carved wooden desk and chair were placed upon a blue, white, and violet rug for convenience. The upper right contained a large carved closet, strange symbols instead of the parade of people scattered everywhere else.
From the right, a large white curtain sectioned off the bathroom with the same light oak cabinets, marble vanity and sink. The shower however was entirely open, cascading downwards as a natural waterfall would. The tiered floor of the shower slightly angled downwards to become a deeper tub for soaking. It was made of the darker blue and violet shades entirely causing it to stand out against the lightness of everything else.
To the left side of the bedroom was a second set of curtains that opened into an area that looked like a garden alcove complete with marble stone paths that led to an oversized white hammock strewn with various blue and violet patterned pillows. The center contained four comfortable violet and white striped chairs with the images of lush flowers woven into the silk fabrics. Small oak tables were strategically placed nearby.
The lower portion of the alcove contained a swing for two beneath a vine covered A-frame. A wall of lush plants and exotic blossoms created privacy almost as if it were a secret place.
Upon hearing the fountain, Lisana smiled, drawing her breath in as she glanced around the
area. It was nearly perfect but as she walked into her bedroom, she frowned slightly. Something more was needed and with a smile she laughed, focusing to cause the side of the room to vanish. Long white curtains appeared covering the sides between the pillars. If there had been a sky, there would have been more to be seen, but for now, she wanted it open even with the sky missing. It was a reminder how close it had been this time. A faint breeze wandered in, playfully stirring her hair a ghost of a smile twitched as she glanced out over the green area in front of her. One day there would be sunshine and stars to see when the sky returned fully. Windchimes were scattered in midair along the entire opening already beginning to play musically for her.
Lisana shoved the hair from her eyes as she looked around. This was exactly what she wanted. Somehow it all seemed familiar. A laugh slipped free as she remembered another room that looked much like this. It was long ago, but suited her equally as well. Perhaps it was the same one and she broke into even more laughter, entirely amused.
"I guess the easiest things to do are the ones you've done before." She laughed moving towards the door. Now she just needed to find out where the rooms Taj was looking for were so that her people were taken care of.