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 Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:37 pm
Getting out of the shower, and getting himself dressed, nevermind his son in the room or not, and grinning lightly.
"well, I'm sure your grandfather or isle or zahara is keeping her from doing anything too silly. how about you try to find her with your thoughts. see if you can feel where mom is."
might as well teach him something about this bond thing.
"and don't forget there are magic lessons today. have you been studying your book your teacher gave you?"
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:43 pm
He hated chores. They weren't fun to do and they took time away from playing and whatnot with Malikhai. But steel was very nice, now wasn't it? "Okay." It was pretty simple. He had to keep his room clean, make his bed every morning and set the table at night for dinner. They weren't that bad or that hard. And sometimes he had to help Daddy clean but usually Daddy did that himself.
Zahara merely shrugged, "Someone has to be, to keep you from doing silly things. That's exactly right. Can't have you two doing something silly and getting hurt because then I have to give you icky potions. You don't want another potion do you?"
He made a face." No. But if I take my potions when I'm supposed to do I get steel?" Hey if he could get them for chores then why not for other unpleasant things as well? It was worth a try anyway. "I don't know what I want to be called though. Can I be Zykariel the helper and best little drow in the world? THat sounds like a good title. Worth a bit of steel too."
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:55 pm
He righted himself on the bed and titled his head blinking in such a Piperish way. Hm, that was an interesting thing. Must be like when mommy walked into rooms and he knew it without looking. Or how she knew where he was and what he was doing all the time. So he took a moment and got that look of child like concentration going on for a minute or two. "Mommy's downstairs...somewhere..." That was as close as he was getting, bullseye accuracy wansn't there yet.
Then a cross of a frown and an upset look. "I didn't get to finish it, mommy took it away." Turning big silvery eyes to his father with that worried look. "Am I gonna get yelled at for not finihsing it?"
"That's quite a mouthful of a title. But if that's what you want." However a chuckle and a shake of his head, swallowing a bite of food before reaching over and petting his hair. "Steel for chores, not for other things." Didn't need to get the child to have the idea that he could do anything and get steel or agree to everything for it...bad bad things could come of that. Giving a brief look to Zahara before back to his food.
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:24 am
"I don't think she'll be mad at you. but we'll get your book before then. She may test you abit to see if you were studying, but that's all probably. want some breakfast?"
all dressed nicely now.
"And if mom is downstairs, I have a pretty good idea where she is down there. she's safe and sound and not doing anything silly."
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:29 am
He pouted for a moment and then went right back to swirling bits of pancakes and waffles in syrup and then into his mouth. "Steel for chores," he agreed with a nod of his head. Besides, Miss Piper gave him and Malikhai steel sometimes for playing pirates and he and Khai always split it at the end. He already had five whole pieces so he was pretty rich!
Violet eyes glanced back and forth between his parents and he picked up his orange juice and took a nice long drink. Mr. Malik referred to Miss Piper as Mommy so how come Daddy wasn't? And how come Daddy was alone in reverie this morning when he climbed into bed with him? Something was a little funny about this whole thing.
Lark rolled over in her bed and yawned for a moment before slipping out and glancing at the other two. Both boys were already gone. She patted her sleeping draithix on the head and then dressed herself before slipping off downstairs. "Can you make me breakfast as well Zahara?"
Zahara ate her own breakfast quietly, watching both Sevilin and Zykariel and making sure they were eating and not making a mess. Glancing up as the child entered the room she smiled, "Sure Lharika. What would you like?"
She glanced around the table at what everyone was having and then grinned. "I want what you have."
"Are you sure? There might be some things in here you don't like. How about some pancakes and waffles like Kariel and I'll give you some eggs as well. Will that work?" Getting the child's agreement, she stood and walked into the kitchen, whipping up another batch of food for the little elf and then delivered to the girl. "Here you go, Lark. Eat up and don't spill."
Zykariel watched the whole thing glancing back and forth between Lark and Mommy. He didn't mind that she was making breakfast for Lark since Lark didn't have a mommy down here and everyone liked his Mommy's food. But he wanted to make sure that she wasn't getting confused with being his Mommy and a mommy in general. Though Miss Piper had often acted like a mother to more than just Malikhai. It was kind of confusing.
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:35 am
He shook his head a little and smiled. "No when I was reading up on the Gods of Andal they gave a bit of description of what land they belonged to and what race worshiped them; since I knew you were a moon elf I thought that you could show me around where you live when we get there." Though a small smile appeared on Arthur's face when Isle told him that she could take him to Selkor. "Really? Great I'm glad to here that, gives me some time to go swimming as well; though I hope you'll be able to join me while your friends show me around." Hey he didn't mind meeting new people but he didn't want to be alone either with strangers, gotta have someone he knows around with him while going around Andal. "And I can't wait to go sailing either...at least I don't have to worry about some evil sea creature popping out of the water." A chuckle to that as his food was set down in front of him, which he went on to eat with a happy smile on his face; he was hungry from his training that's for sure.
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:56 am
Alarmed look from the little elf in his pajamas. "But I didn't finish it! I won't know the answers!" And that wan't his fault because mommy took away his book and wouldn't let him study anymore of that particular one. So he commenced in pouting for a moment...though convinced himself it was okay then because he would just blame mommy...and it was indeed her fault. But a skeptical look at Malik on mention of Piper. "If you're sure." And then a nod. "Breakfast sounds really really good." Holding out arms in the pick me up gesture.
Wasn't that cute? He was pouting. But Sevilin merely shook his head and smiled before he took a drink of the juice on the table and then went back to eating his food and trying to take it slow and not just snarf like he usually did. Though he was now realizing just how hungry he actually was.
Isle glanced over to the little crowd of drow and then Lharika. Seemed it was getting later in the day, which she of course really didn't know becuse all her internal clocks and stuff were screwed up. But it was nice to know time by what was happening around you. But eyes, one black and blue around it, turned back to Galesen. "Ah, I didn't know Malik had a book on those down here, Kieran must have given him one for his library. And of course I would be coming, I said I was going to be responsible and I don't want to end up in jail, so I have to keep track of you now don't I?"
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:11 pm
Arthur also glanced at the drow that were surrounding one table, at least everyone was up now which is a good thing because he was wondering if anyone else was going to get up today. Though he looked back at the elf sitting beside him, the brusie around her eye didn't fase the elf, it was another one of those things Isle had to pay for because of her fight with Malik; besides he has looked like that a couple of times ever since he has been living here so he would expect it on others anyway. "Yeah his library is pretty big, got some good information in there, just ask one of the serf's and they would get it for you." Though the young elf grinned again because of the last bit of Isle's comment and chuckled. "Trsut me the last thing on my mind is to get you and Kieran thrown into jail, I'll be a good little elf with a curious mind as I see all the new things on the surface." A chuckle to that and a small sigh, he couldn't wait to go; but then something struck him at that moment. "I need a new wardrobe when I go up there..." Well of course it's all elves up there now isn't it? He needed new cloths that made him look good, the stuff he's in now was a bit old, he needed something new and fresh.
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:35 pm
Reaching in her pocket and pulling out a jar, she walked over to Isle and dropped down onto her haunches beside her. "Tailor's your best bet. Impress upon him in the correct way just how quickly you need your new clothes and he'll make sure it happens. He's really a dear. Unless of course you wish to find your clothes on Andal?" Of course by the right way she meant gold and or something else he valued. She unscrewed the lid of the jar and dipped her fingers in. "Stay still Isle because this is going to hurt enough as it is." She lightly cupped the woman's cheek and then used her fingers to spread the medicated lotion around her eye. "That will reduce the swelling and tone down the pain slightly. I know you wear it proudly but you don't want to look like a human child who can't hold his own in a fight." Spreading the mixture evenly around the worst area of her eye she capped the jar and stood back up. "There. Glad to see you used the other stuff I gave you." Walking back over she used a napkin to wipe Lharika's mouth then ruffled her hair before retaking her seat.
Zykariel glanced over and tilted his head. Mommy was always playing healer wasn't she? Why was that? And there she went playing mommy to other kids again... "Are we going home soon Daddy? I miss my bed and Rawr does too." Nodding emphatically on behalf of the dragon who was currently still up sleeping in Daddy's bed.
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:46 pm
She gave a light chuckle. "As daddy always says, 'We look with our eyes, not with our hands'. Though that applies to only certian things because some things you just need to touch to understand...or you don't have vision or eyes to look at something." So damn cheerful for looking like a wreck. "New clothes him? Zhara is right...though if you want help on your designs I can do that. I make all of my clothes, made a lot of the brighter or lighter color ones that Zahara owns."
A nod to him and then a look over to Zahara at her side who had a jar and a warning. And yes she held in a noise as Zahara pressed her fingers to sensitive flesh. "That's good to know and is horribly true. Though I'm sure if I told someone I was playing with drow they said I got off easy." A little chuckle. "Indeed I did, marinated in it actually. Galesen took care of me for a bit."
His plate was clear by now and his glass was empty as well, the dishes duely pushed away from himself slightly. Brushing a hand through his hair he looked over to his son and gave a sigh. The boy really wanted to go home. "We can go home today, you and me. Zahara may need or want to stay a day or two more here. But we can go after we finish all we need to do today."
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:59 pm
Arthur gave a small noise of agreement and chuckled. "Yeah I knwo that saying all too well, but I like to touch and there has been a few tings that I was able to figure out wioth just my finger tips." Well Arthur maybe lting more there or maybe he wasn't but it was up to Isle if he was or not. Though he looked at Zahara when she came over and gave her own comment about his cloths then listen to Isle before nodding. "Well I may have a few things that the tailor may want, maybe later I'll be able to have a chat with him." The only thing Arthur never told anyone was that he did have his own private stash of pure gold, it was a reasonable ammount and he kept it incase of an emergancy, the only reason he never gave any to Piper was so he could be looked at as someone who would work to pay off his debts, not as someone who has easier means to get rid of them. Though he looked at Isle as Zahara went about helping the surface elf. "I wouldn't mind you helping me with some of the desgins, make me look more surface elf like, but I don't like bright cloths that much." A small chuckle to that and he had to grin when the older elf mentioned his help when she had to take that bath. He was always happy to help, when ever the need arouse.
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:14 pm
"Yes she did. As a matter of fact I have a gorgeous yellowy cream dress she designed that I just adore. And I'm wearing one of her creations right now." Her pregnant outfit minus the veiling and of course she still had Sevilin's earring holding its place where her navel ring should be. She spun so he could see both sides. "She follows what you want and gives it her own little twist. I'd let Isle design anything she wanted for me anytime she wanted. Plus she brings me amber." Zahara smiled sweetly then returned to her breakfast. Of course her gaze followed over to Sevilin and she raised an eyebrow. "Sure you're done? I can make you something more if you like or another helping...?" He never only ate one plate.
Wait, he wanted to leave her here? Nope that wasn't going to work. Malikhai's mother and father stayed with him all the time. Zykariel shook his head. "Mommy comes too. She belongs with us, Daddy. At home." He emphasized those words that Daddy seemed to be overlooking. "Right?"
"You should definitely go to Selkor, Galesen. Isle can introduce you to the King and Queen." Lharika grinned. "And she makes the palace elves happy when she decides to design things. It's cute!"
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:23 pm
"Oh don't worry, Zahara's skin is just so dark I wanted to put her in something that would actually show and accentuate." Oh Isle did love her clothe's designing. "I dar say I could make you look the part of the dashing noble elf." Giving a gigle to that and to Zahara priasing ger as well. "I try." Then a smile over to Lark. "Maybe Kieran will let you come to Selkor this time too, you've never been either."
He blinked at the child as he empasized words and such. Okay...someone was being a little argumentative over the statement made. Sevilin duely amended himself. "Right...okay, then I guess we'll be staying here until Zahara is allowed or feels she can go home." Well damn it and him and his inability to tell the child no on some occassions. But his attention flitted to Zahara and then his plate and back at her. No, he didn't want to practically gorge himself at the fortress...that's what home was for where no one could think it was funny if he ate four or six plates and such. "No, you don't have to, I'm fine."
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:28 pm
Arthur looked at Zahara as she showed off one of Isle's creations and smiled nodding a little before looking to the creator herself. "Well you got a sense of clothing I must say, when it comes down to making the cloths I would trust you to create something that makes me look good." Though a light blub went off in his head at the moment. "Well actually how about after breakfast we go visit the talior? I'll take you there and you'll help me get some newm cloths how about that?" Thoigh he looked over at little Lark and grinned lightly, she's so cute and sometimes Lark reminded him of someone he knew long ago back when he was still living with humans. "Well I hope that would be one of the first pit stops on my trip up there, ad seeing an underwater city would be exciting." But he also didn't mind if the little elf was to tag along, if she could then why not?
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:45 pm
Zahara nodded, "Since you two are heading that way, would you mind picking up the cloak he was making for me? He likes to try out creative things on me for some reason that I really can't fathom." She wiped her hands on a napkin and began to eat her now half cold, half lukewarm omelette. "Alright." She didn't believe him for an instant but she could always nudge him towards a snack later and make him bigger portions for lunch. He needed food regardless of what he thought.
He frowned slightly as Daddy persisted in calling her by her given name but let it slide. "Okay." Thus he got down off his chair and toddled over to Mommy. "Mommy, when do you think we can go home?"
Zahara glanced beside her and tapped her fork against her teeth thinking. "Well Piper is back to her old self and Sevilin is better as well. As long as Isle is heading back to Andal, my services are pretty much completed here so if your father doesn't object today or tomorrow is fine with me. I have a few things that need to go back." Few was an understatement of vast proportions. "But I also have some shopping to do so it would have to be later today."
Zykariel frowned again. "Did you hear that Daddy? Mommy said maybe later today. Can you move her stuff for her?" Once again emphasizing certain words to both of them.
Lark giggled, "Why would you want to stop in a pit Galesen? That just sounds silly. Unless there was something in that pit that you really wanted but mostly you'd just get dirty." Her face lit up and she curled her hands into the prayer gesture. "I'd love to. Daddy Kieran says I'm so sweet they'd want to keep me and wouldn't let me come back home. He's silly sometimes." She took another bite of her pancakes. "Could you talk to him about it for me Isle? Please?"
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