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 Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:22 pm
Imps. damned, wretched, evil, petty, no good rotten, lousy stinking imps. But mom and dad were coming. that ment he had to be nice. So he got another set of boots, and got himself dressed in some good clothes, making sure no imp damage was present.
Then he walked over to Piper, and gave her a kiss, fondling her ears some and pulled her out of bed, lavishing her with attention, before motionign for her to get dressed as well. and opening the door, snapping his fingers to a passing servant who apparently was on the way to Zahara's room with sheets. oh well.
"inform teh new golems of the guests, deactivate the security for the outside, and make this place immaculate, we have very important guests coming, adn everyone is to be on best behavior. and tell broog to have that gift boxed and sent upstairs. and the torches lit, I want them to see this place before they run into it. and gt a move on, like it already happened!"
Then another whiel they scurried off.
"Find those damned imps and have them meet me immediatly."
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:30 pm
"Come on you two. I think it's time we left the roof." She nodded and walked over to the edge of the roof then stepped off. She put out her arms to stay balanced and very slowly her levitation spell began to subside and she began to float right back down to the ground. The house was all abuzz, torches lit and she wondered briefly what was going on. Slaves were rushing around and she watched for a few minutes as her boots finally touched the ground and she nodded. "There."
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:31 pm
The two imps watched the newcommers from over the lip of the roof, discussing their postition with malik.
"He's got to have found out by now."
"But where's the erruption?"
"He's not playing this game right..."
"Maybe next time we should read him the rules."
They followed Zahara down to the ground, by jumpng off the roof and onto their heads, and laughing about it.
Raziel had to push Fianna out a bit, seeing as how all her pushing was smothering him agianst Kieran. "Come on Fianna, it's not that bad. Look, the imps are already on the roof. they are a fun lot. Tend to like women." Oh, he didn't meant that the way it sounded.. "I mean, they'll usually listen to what a woman says, if they think she's pretty."
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:40 pm
She thought it was funny...and glad it wasn't her boots too. Then again thier closet was stocked with more than enough things wasn't it? Though those were probably Malik's favortie pair of boots. But at his coaxing and lavishing which was comforting she indeed got herself up and took to picking out something to wear. And she wasn't going to do anything to please her mother on first glance either. So then what was it? Brown pants, her new bright red and gold tunic, and her black fingerless gloves. Topped off of course with her bandana holding her hair but not her ears back. She didn't intend to look pretty for her mother, she inteded to be Piper. And Piper was a ranger, fletcher and thier...and only pretty for Malik. A tug at her collar and a check of herself in the mirror before grabbing her boots. "I think I feel sick..." Nerves. Who would of though...and from her drawer she pulled a cinnamon stick...always settled her stomach.
A look toward the place where torches got to being lit. Oh wasn't that nice...a nightlight. Yeah...like that didn't make it look slightly eerie. A swallow and a look back at Raziel on Kieran's shoulder. Oops. "Sorry raziel...this is hard for me." But a look to the imps...and the female drow that accompanied then...she thought she was going to fall off the horse about right then.
Indeed seems they were getting a welcome didn't it. Though all in all...it was probably a good thing for Fianna. Though coming onto the grounds proper, Nerian came to a jittery stop. New Drow...new female Drow...Kieran can we go back home? He pet Nerian. "It's alright Nerian." And a grip at Fianna's shoulder as she followed Nerian's ways, telling her it was alright without words. Though Kieran only cocked his head at the drow and then slid off his horse, helping Fianna down as Nerian beelined for the stable. And Kieran only gave Zahara a smile, lacing an arm around Fianna. "New guest of the fortress I take it." And a node to the twins. "Imps...been breaking things lately?"
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:45 pm
Zahara raised an eyebrow. She hadn't seen them until they were right on top of her and every instinct told her to draw her blade. She glanced at the three of them and shrugged, "If that's what you want to call me. I suppose I am since I'm staying here until I can find other arrangements." A glance at the two who had jumped off the roof onto their heads. "Other than their heads? Yes, they always are breaking something." Surface dwellers. The name was on teh tip of her tongue but she swallowed it. "Who are you and what are you doing here?" This was her home now and she wasn't about to let anyone in without making sure they didn't intend to hurt Piper. for all she knew htey were going to take her away. She crossed her arms and regarded them for a moment waiting for an answer. The female looked scared out of her wits, the male was amused. This could be very interesting.
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:50 pm
"They are guests, and relatives to Piper, Zahara. and I will expect you to treat them with courtesy and respect that you give her."
Malik was at the front doors, idly standing between the two ogres and gave a smile to Kieran. and dressed in dark pants and leather boots, Ebony on his hip, and a longsleeve marron shirt, though ever cautious he did underlay it with mithril chainmail in case of a bad reaction and that piper's mother was as good with a bow or dagger as she was.
"Nice to see you back, Kieran. and that with you must be Fianna Swiftfeather. I've been waiting for your visit with some eagerness. I have a room prepared for you, Lady Swiftfeather, if you woudl like it as opposed to staying with Kieran in his room. Do come in."
And he opened the doors for them, and bid them to come in with a bit of a flourihed bow. of course all of the decor, while still dark, had been touched up to be as pleasent as possible. blacks became deep purples, and blood reds merely deep red. everything was polished, scrubbed. indeed great how much over forty people could accomplish in a short time with fear as a motivation.
Though he stopped Zahara before she came in.
"Keep those two imps under control. if they do anything to ruin this I will have them both collared and chained to a dungeon wall."
Then he followed in after Kieran and Fianna, letting servants offer foods and the like.
"Piper should be joining us shortly."
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 6:31 am
Zahara spun around and glareda at him, crossing her own arms in a mimicking gesture. "I don't believe I asked you anything." She nodded to Piper's parents but scowled when she found out her assignment. How dare he! She was not a babysitter. She glanced down at the two imps who were currently standing behind her legs and shook her head. "Will you two promise not to break anything while Piper's parents are here?" If that's even who they are, she muttered in her mind. "It would really upset me and Piper if this was ruined. Think you can do that for me?" Probably not but it couldn't hurt to ask the two of them right? Malik wasn't going to collar teh imps, she didn't care what happened, he just had to learn to take their little escapades and move on with life. She'd never smiled so much as she had in the few days of being here around the little guys. They were good for her health.
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:06 am
A nod to Malik as he addressed Zahara and then a look back to the drow. "Indeed...her parents be be exact." One of those curtious slight bows. "Kieran Silvercrest," and a gestured to Fianna that was for both Zahara and Malik because Kieran was always oh so formal with introductions. "and Fianna Swiftfeather."...who was cutting off the circulation to his wrist. By Corelleon that woman had a grip, it kinda hurt too...and his attention flitted back to Malik again. "Honestly, it's nice to be back...relatively quiet down here. It's kinda peaceful. And a little push of Fianna to get her walking for she was suffering from scared rabbit syndrome.
Surrounded by drow already...she was going to die. Fianna had merely shook her head at Malik after swallowing some uneasy feelings of course and latching to Kieran's wrist. Oh no, no she had the feeling she would want to stay with Kieran...no way she was going to be alone in this place. But of course being her curious wood elf self, her eyes took to surverying the place a bit as they were inside...though she was still gripped to Kieran's wrist. No, Fianna didn't intend to let go. Corelleon...what had she been thinking when she agreed to this? Oh right, Silverfeather.
While she was sorting herself out, Kieran turned lightly to Malik. "Got cold feet does she?" He mused lightly. Sure...he knew this wasn't easy for any of them at all. And though him and Malik both looked at ease...they probably weren't as calm as they appeared. And a tug at his starting to ache wrist. "You gonna say hello or continue being a rabbit?"
"I'm not a rabbit..." She narrowed her eyes at him slightly and then turned a look on Malik...play nice, play nice, you can do this. So a little nod of her head to him, and to Zahara who was in the background as well. "Hello..." She had a sort of accent to her voice when she spoke common...it gave her a certain appeal, without making her sound high and mighty, that was for sure
She was still in their room, staring at a mirror and psyching herself up. Oh she could do this. She could show her mother that she was perfectly fine...and happy, and in love, and getting married damn it, prefectly able to care for herself and made something out of herself. May not of been a prim and proper princess but something. Piper walked to the door, grabbed the door handle and then stepped back...panic attack of sorts. This was so hard. Hm...five more minutes...just five more. Though she didn't know if letting Malik down there alone was the brightest idea. But no, no...father was with her and he could smooth anything. She chewed that cinnamon stick to settle her stomach...yeah just a minute more. "I can handle this..." Yeah you keep believing that.
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:16 am
Malik smiled lighty, and tried somethign else to put her at ease. after all, Piper and Malik were still, on occasion, learning eachother's languages. mostly bedroom talk after. when they had energy anyways.
"I do hope...that you will...enjoy...your stay here, Fianna Swiftfeather."
Of course it was broken, trying to remember the right words, and hsi natural accent giving it a snake like hissing sound, aftermath of all teh sharper S sounds in his own tongue. and a smirk upstairs.
"Indeed. but I imagine she'll want to make sure her mother doesn't have a heart attack, after all."
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:39 am
She blinked at him, letting her head tilt to the side as he spoke in a tongue she was sure he wouldn't know. Well that was slightly perplexing. Fianna turned a look on Kieran. "He knows our elvish?"
"She's been teaching him, and he his own language to her." Though he didn't remember Piper ever using the drow tongue in front of him. Hm...he'd have to prod at her about it. He flexed his fingers some, trying to force some easier bloodflow to his hand. Personally he thought it was a good move on Malik's part.
Fianna let her eyes slid back to Malik, intense green watching him a moment before she offered him a little polite smile and a nod. Sure it sounded a bit creepy but it was nice that he was doing that for her. "Just...Fianna is fine..." She would at least give him the ability to only have to address her by first name. Though she was still a bit paranoid...Underdark and not only one Drow but two. What was the other drow in all of this anyway?
He smiled lightly, telepathy kicking into her head. See that wasn't so hard now was it? She really was trying, wasn't she? But oh the convincing it took to make her give Malik even a chance. Then a look at Fianna and a pet over her hair with his free hand...she'd be fine. She just needed to calm down. A slight laugh. "I told you they were alike." Both were horribly anxious...he could feel it from both of them.
Okay. She could do this. Taking a moment to make sure the red in her hair was straight she turned from the mirror, gave a tug to her collar and quietly opened up the door, trying not to make any noise as she slipped from the room and crept to the top of the stairs to watch unnoticced a moment. Those years as a thief were paying off. A long look at her mother...just as she remembered her...though she could see the grip she had on her father. And a little smile as Malik tried his hand at elvish...hey look! He listened and learned well. With a swallow she laid her hand to the railing, took a breath and made her way downstairs. Of course she came to stand next to Malik, hands clasped in front of her, giving Fianna a light smile. "Nae saian luume' Araukaquesse....Atara." Well that was all she had to say for the moment...there was more...but it kinda just...wasn't coming out.
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:49 am
Zahara watched it all leaning against teh doorframe, arms crossed, eyebrow raised. "Isn't that cute..." she said softly. Malik was catering to the mother. Zahara found herself insanely curious about the Piper's mother and she watched her for a few moments before she heard Piper speak. A look up at her and she continued to watch. Piper looked really nervous and uncomfortable. Zahara couldn't imagine why both of her parents were here but these surface elves did everythign different. And the language thing was a bit irritating. sHe didn't know what they were saying, she'd never learned elvish but it was kind of funny to hear Malik stumble over teh words. She watched the scene unfold before her wiht avid eyes. More differences between her world and theirs.
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:07 am
"And speak of the devil."
A warm smile at Piper and once she was through talking, one arm snaked about her waist and he gave her a small kiss on the cheek. hopefully mom wouldn't freak out at that. and hopefully she hadn't noticed or realized the collar on her neck.
"Is there anything that we can have gotten for you? Oh..adn before I forget. while you were away, Kieran..Nightmare had a set of foals. So she's a bit...touchy, in case Nieran has any issues."
Onyx's ears perked, a new scent. that must be the long expected mother, especially with that beehive in motion cleaning spree. so he bounded out of hsi room, and down the stairs. a little gliding and ladning on the opposite side of Fianna
"Hello there, sweetheart"
In his best bogart impression, with a big fanged smile.
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 2:24 pm
Ashlyn trotted out, big grin on her beak. Elves! More elves meant more petting, right? Okay, first things first, look your best. So, she hedl her head high and and took delicate steps. lok...regal but non-thretening. yeah, sucker 'em right it.
Next, look cuddly. She trotted up to Piper. Not Malik....oh yeah she'd heard some of the talking. Make Piper look like she was really in charge here. look? An enormous griffin just loves this elf to death! Wait no! Not to deayth, she didn't mean that..she emant...showers..love and..affection all over the...elfy. creature. yeah that's it. Plopping her rump right beside the elf and rubbing ehr head against her thigh. Hey Piper! look, it's me! Pet, please?
They hid shyly behind Star Flower for a little bit. Surface elves usually held them in awe for a few minutes. Okay, they used this as an excuse to not answer Zahara's question....because indeed they had no answer for her. At elast, not one that she would like. Jaun pulled at Zahara's skirt. "Star Flower! That woman looks just like a swan!"
"She's as pretty as you are!"
"Like Piper!"
"Wow, elves are sp pretty, no matter what colour their skin is!"
Moonstone followed a different route than his brother. He came down the stairs, in a propper, non-threatening way. He stood to the oter side of Ashlyn and gave a small bow. Although his arm was still wrapped in bandages, they were clean and free of blood. His pants were freshly pressed, and his fur was unmatted and combed out. He looked adorible, in his grown up vah type way. He gave a little bow.
"You''ll have to ignore my brother, Mame. He can be crude at times." He smiled.
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 2:56 pm
Fianna held a soft look in her eyes as she watched Piper a moment. In fact they were both staring at each other with the same look. A smile from the wood elf. "Indeed it has been, Donquesse." About to say something else and then Fianna jumped lightly at a bounding Onyx, giving him a little wave at his hello, then an eyebrow merely raised as the things seem to come out of the stone work. Crowded place, wasn't it...and apparently, she was the center of attention. She didn't know how to feel about that. Okay Araukaquesse...remain calm. Sure...they're all Underdark...things...kind of. But you can show your courage...and Donaith is right next to you, he would never let anything hurt you. That's right, take a breath, put on a smile...use your lessons. A look over to onyx, having to clear her throat a moment before changing languages...her common was a little rusty from no use. A point to the black Vah, then the white, and then the griffin. "Onyx, Moonstone, and Ashlyn. I've heard quite the stories about all of you." And her look ventured to Malik. Be nice, be nice...sure he has his hands on your daughter and he's a drow...but be nice, take Donaith's appraoch...things change...then again...should could call Kieran crazy sometimes with the things he did. She shook her head politely at his question. "No thank you D'vinn...I'm quite fine." Formal as ever...when she was formal she usually only used last names...it was pretty rare or you had to be pretty close to her for her to use your given name. Take a breath...there see that wasn't so bad...
Kieran put an arm around her shoulders and gave her a little hug. She really wa trying to give this all a chance even though she was positivelyt petrified wasn't she? Then again that was one of the reasons he fell in love with her. No matter how much she objected...she would usually always give something or anything at least one chance. Well this was going good so far. A look back to Malik with a raised eyebrow. "Really now...well me and Nerian had a talk. He's going to try and be less jumpy...though I'm sure Serino will stop him before he trods on her territory...Nerian has a soft spot for foals." No, didn't need that did they. "What kind?" And he flexed his fingers again...at least she wasn't holding as tight...still pretty hard though. He rolled his shoulder back, being careful not dislodge Raziel in the process.
Piper took that question. "An Armor and a Flame Tempest." Though she did tense a little at the little gathering of people. Oh lord...please no one do anything to scare and or upset mother. She was dong good thus far. Though Piper herself was jsut starting to feel her initial nerves calm as she leaned into Malik, taking comfort in him and the fact that Fianna seemed to be leaving the issue of him and her alone...she wouldn't for long, that Piper knew. But her attention diverted to Ashlyn who was rubbing at her. Well that got a smile and fingers instantly in the griffin's feathers, scratching a little. As Malik had found out she didn't have much but she did have some length back to her nails, barely but still. So...elves and a menagerie...this was interesting. She gave a little chuckle. "Well...seems everyone wants to be involved...don't they?"
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:25 pm
Onyx sniffed at Fianna, then grinned lightly.
"Nah, I'm just here for something to eat, a look at a woodelf, and back to the room. just wanted to see one after dad's talk of hunting..with them"
Nice save. almost slipped up there and gave her a stroke. she was tense as a deer ready to run.
"well then..that being the case, let me grab a leg of lamb and back to the room."
And off he went to the kitchen.
Malik rubbed his tempels with one hand. by the cauldron of innoruuk. He shoudl have that black vah gagged sometimes. he was liable to say soemthing and then he'd never get her to even look at him in a friendly manner.
"there's no need to be so overly formal. Malik will do, Fianna. and I think Kieran's hand might need a tad bit more bloodlfow than your letting get through, if you don't mind me saying."
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