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The door to Aesculus's room was wide open, and he sat inside at his desk. His window too was open to let in fresh air- his room had become relatively stuffy because of all the time he spent holed up in there. The sweet smell of tree saps and leaves was drifting through the window pleasantly, and the warmer air of the castle mixed with other homely smells wafed in through the door.

Sitting at his desk, Aesculus was making notes of his meeting with Filix in the library for future reference. The quill held elegantly in one hand, he made long, swift strokes as if writing itself was an art he had long been trying to practice and perfect. Every sentence or so he would pause to dab his quill and ponder a moment before continuing his longhand.

He blinked and turned his head slowly, as if hesitant to take his eyes off the page. When he saw who it was he smiled warmly and stood, brushing off his robes.

"My apologies.. I must have been absorbed in my writing. It is good to see you again Ursa... I see you have grown. I hope the growth was not too painful for you..?"

"Oh... it is nothing. I am just writing in my journal, transcribing a few things. Do come in- I am afraid I do not have much furniture, but you may have my seat." He motions to the plush seat he had just rose from, a dark wood with a beautiful golden upholstery. On the back of the chair was the name "Cortex" engraved, the name of his father.

Other than his chair and desk, he only had a bookcase, and a bed with a chest at the end of it in which to place odds and ends not displayed on the bookcase and changes of clothing. His entire room was done in shades of amber and ebony, seeming to be in harmony with his hair and eyes, although it was so sparse that his spartan treatment of one of the biggest rooms in the castle seemed hardly fitting.

"Oh... most of my books are actually from my Kithain or left over from my father... my favorite happen to be a few tomes on psychology... it's a study of the mind and the way people think and act. It's simply fascinating. I find it gives me some insight on myself... but enough of myself... how are your faring? I hope you were not brought here by troubles?"

He doesn't sit down, despite her ushering. He is a gentleman, through and through, and it would simply be rude to sit and leave a lady standing- if she would insist on standing, so would he.

"A gift? I do not think I have done anything to deserve such a beautiful gift..." He looks at it, running his fingers lightly over the textured surface. Really, this sudden burst of gifts was amazing to him... even Rosa had come here with civil intentions and bearing a gift. What had he done to deserve such generousity?

"Oh... of course... well then, thank you." He gently lifts the charm and places it on the bookcase, displaying it with Rosa's lava lamp, the little water feature from Alces, the dragon statue from Filix, and the bamboo shoots from Lilium. It was becoming quite a display.

"I apologize if I have been scarce. I have found myself trying to study as much as possible before I take on my full position... I want to be most prepared to be the advisor to the court."

"Rumors? What are there rumors about?" He blinked, looking startled and alert all of a sudden- perhaps he had been TOO reclusive, and now he was paying for it... then again, Filix hadn't said anything to him the other day about rumors, and surely if she knew something that would effect his job, she would mention it. Perhaps only a few knew these "rumors?"

"The Moon Court?" He blinked a few times... he hadn't heard anything of the Moon Court save Rosa's crazy notions that he, in fact, was of the Moon Court himself. He shook his head slowly... if they had been inprisoned and so freed, he supposed the Moon Court could just as easily be released.

"I suppose I should have seen such coming... if we are free, undoubtably they can be freed. Until they trouble our court I suppose it will only be a rumor, but I thank you, Lady Ursa, for telling me of such rumor. Sadly, it may be truth."

"The Moon Court is most probably facing the same dilemna as us... we are small in number, for it is hard to locate Kithain. Much as we might despise it, both courts are about equal, and so I would suppose they face the same problems we do... small number, and not yet all aged and with title."

"Who knows? Descendants such as ours, I imagine, but no more than that do I know." He shrugged- it was a rumor, and although he would prepare himself for if it were actually true, he wasn't counting his chickens before they hatched. There was still good chance that not a single one was released.

"Is there something troubling you?" He took her pause and ceiling gaze as a sign she was hesitant to ask him something, not that she forgot what she was going to say.

"Please... if something troubles you, feel free and at ease to tell my... for I keep all matters private that I am consoled on." He wouldn't push her to tell him... that would be wrong.. but he wanted to make certain that she knew if it was a matter she didn't want to solve alone, he would be there.

"Very well... as long as you are aware I am here... everything comes in due time. I do wish you a wonderful afternoon, though, Lady Ursa." He smiled just as warmly in return- it was nice that there were composed ladies in this castle who tried to figure out their own matters... it was good to have these independant figures around.

"Mmmm... that would be nice. I have not ridden since before I was awakened by my Kithain, and I fear I may need someone to help me remember how to ride properly. I also owe Muris a visit, and perchance she too can join us. I look forward to seeing you again."