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Ray sat her glass down before she started coughing. "You mean, that's all people do here? Just...go around and find others to love?" Since she hadn't been around or met anyone else, Ray could only guess. Ray was glad Meir could only speak with one person at a time but instead of replying, she just gave him a look. He didn't shy away, obviously used to such 'answers'. "And...there are...drow here?" The thought made her pale slightly, knowing just how drow could be. But...one falling in love? Did this place have some giant spell on it or use charm spells? Or have everyone been drinking love potions? Drake raised a brow at Arista, not really that concerned about people falling in love. He'd already seen that happen with his other two friends but he never saw it happening to him. Not yet, at least. "That's a nice combination. Couldn't be any stronger than dwarven ale, though." He held the glass to his lips and took a nice gulp of it as Ray watched, shaking her head.

The mage blinked and thought for a moment. The name seemed familiar. "Erordia..." Then it clicked. "The others at the manor we are staying in said that another lived there by the name of Erordia...but she wasn't there when we arrived." A drow that actually enjoyed being around those who were of another race...and loved one of them. She'd never heard of such a thing. "How...different. And she's friendly and such? I had always heard drow were cold and hateful..." Drake just sat back and listened. It was bad enough that one of the residents was another elf and one who was part demon...but a drow too? It was an odd combination to have living under one roof.

Ray blinked again. "In love with a girl, none-the-less. Erordia seems to like breaking the ways of a drow." She picked up her glass again after refilling it, her legs shifted and crossing she she sipped. "A drow male? Is he still living with you or your family?" Drake had finished off his drink and continued to sit back and listen.

Ray smiled then tood a quick glance at Drake. They had known each other for a while now and she knew he didn't like elves much, despite living in a kingdom full of them. But he had never seemed to hate her like that... "It does...maybe more than I know." Meir tilted his head, having seen the interaction between his mistress and the fighter more than anyone else. He chirped slightly as if agreeing with her.

Ray had gotten caught up in her thoughts, questions of this and that popping up as a result of their conversation. Noticing her absantmindedness, Drake shifted and spoke up. "Trist Manor, owned by a goddess of sorts but she doesn't live there." Ray snapped out of her thoughts then nodded. "Yes...I mean, no, she doesn't. But it houses nine other people right now. It's supposed to be magically enchanted to create extra rooms when needed. An interesting and useful trick."

Drake nodded then Ray began to elaborate. "Hm...two pair are brother and sister, one pair are sisters, one pair are childhood friends, and the last was found in the ocean, a mermaid. At least, this is what we were told." She shifted on her stool and sipped at her wine as Drake finished the explanation. "I don't think the goddess knew any of the before. We certainly didn't know her. But she set the manor up as a place for all of us to stay." Ray set her glass down, Drake fiddling with his own. "She already owns an adoption home far from here for others. I suppose she did it out of kindness."

((Kinda bringing myself/Sunray character into this, if you dun mind. o-o; ))

Jordyn and the twins came tearing through the door, nearly knocking into everyone in the way. Jordyn apologised to any they affected before breaking loose of the two girls. Aura giggled and went in search of a guitar as Merryn made her way behind the bar.