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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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 Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:24 am
She tilted her head a bit and watched him, trying to determine how annoyed he was. That breath didn't look good but she forged ahead anyway. "Malik has asked about fertility, mostly based on surface elves and things like that. I told him what I knew that was potions-based, but then I thought that there might be a rune that would increase fertility...or decrease it as the case may be. Has runing gone into such a delicate area or does one to do this not exist?" Might as well find out if her job could be even easier. Of course it was still going to cost Malik because she'd have to cajole and convince Sevilin to use the rune itself or let her use it on Piper and that would require being nice and tolerating his company since he didn't like Piper at all and probably wouldn't want a half surface, half drow child running around anyway, not that he'd be here for it. Oh yes, Malik was going to pay dearly.
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:30 am
A raised eyebrow at that one. Was that b*****d trying to play with those matters again, wasn't once enough for him? Or was he afraid his first attempet failed with Zahara. But he held in the biting comment he wanted to make.
The sooner he answered her question the better. "Of course there is...in the Underdark stylings anyway. And if there wasn't it wouldn't be difficult to make." Not that he would for Malik...wouldn't benefit Sevilin in the least.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:48 am
That really didn't surprise her, why should it? Runes had moved into every aspect of life, after all there was a passion rune. She wouldn't be surprised if there was a whole list of sex runes too. Someone would have come up with them. "Alright then, thanks Sevilin. Go on back about your runing, sorry to have bothered you." And she started walking, thinking. Chances were Piper, nor Malik for that matter would let Sevilin touch her. It was too well known his hatred for her and to easily for him to hurt her with runes. Fianna could probably do it but she wasn't able to stay in the Underdark long enough to matter. There was no guarantees the rune would work the first time around and Malik had made it perfectly clear that he wanted it done and wouldn't give up until she was pregnant. That left her and her potions. She'd have to create a brand new one most likely, one that would allow Piper to take it as often as she needed to and wouldn't hurt her. After all, who wants to have sex when your stomach is rolling and flipping and you are about to toss your cookies? Kind of destroys the mood... She sighed as she walked downstairs, heading into the library and pulling down books. This was going to be a lot of work on her part but she'd think of a worthy payment in the end.
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:41 pm
He blinked in perplexed fashion...now what the hell was that about? She was completely unbearable at times, mostly because he couldn't understand half the things that she did or why, or how the hell she could flip flop so eaily. Fertility runes...that was a subject he'd rather not expand into or even think why she may be asking about that...women.
Kieran and Fianna had been in a brief discussion in thier own tongue, in which perhaps Malik could pick a few words here and there out of but nothing more, before they went to watching Malik and waiting for his start of this apparent discussion at Piper's impromtu of her finacee.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 4:45 pm
Malik sat down, and motioned to a slave, whispering something in Tier'dal to them and they scampered off, comign back with a vanilla envelope.
"Since we are all present, and in light of the question and answer posed during dinner, I have some things I'd like to discuss about certain plans that have remained up in the air for quite some time now with all the incidents and issues we've had recently."
He opened up the Vanilla envelope, and pulled out another one, sliding it over to Fianna, and a third, sliding it over to Kieran, and laying the rest of the contents on the table.
"Piper and I have been trying, to no avail, to have our wedding. we've found a place here we've agreed woudl be suitable, as shown in this picture.." sliding that over to them, "And in each of your envelopes are garment ideas that I've come up with as well. So Piper, feel free to collaborate with Fianna on that."
a small smile.
"But, in light that we merit invitation to this council you mentioned during dinner, I have to confess a bit of intrigue and curiosity about the wedding cerimonies and particular places to hold such an event Andal may offer, especially since we have no enemies or worries about vast conspiracies or the like there."
A look over at Piper.
"Provided you agree to something in Andal, or that we can agree to attend this council. Also, in the event that a potential wedding on Andal is feasable..what are hte laws or rules about cross planar visitors. the plane myself and Piper met on still holds some dear friends to Piper, and it would be a shame not to invite them if it can be managed."
A lean back.
"So I'm open to suggestions, debating, and any alternative ideas that we may consider."
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:19 pm
Piper gave a look to the three in her company that clearly said she had missed the whole, ability to visit Andal...and not only that but attend council there. Piper had gone to one in her life, it was a horrible experience and she hadn't wanted to go since, and neither of her parents had forced her. She cleared her throat lightly and looked to Malik as apparently he had his whole little presentation set up...this was why he shouldn't have alone time.
Kieran and Fianna had pretty much entered into that half overly serious state that they often did but they kept it on a personable level. After all, Malik was going to be thier son in law. Thus looking over contents of envelops that had been given to them and at what Malik pointed out location wise. Organized elf indeed. "Well...Andal is a failry suitible place to have a wedding, on any of the five-"
"Four." She highly doubted Daimos or more pointedly Vrist would appreciate that. Then a look to Piper as she was reminded of something. "Did you finish it?"
A nod from her. "Yes, have had plenty of free time to do so." Well...she guessed Malik's free time spent alone fostered her own abilities to do things that he didn't know about as well. At least they weren't troublesome.
"...four, nations. Or in the isles of the Tidal Pendant. Dependant on season of course even if temperature doesn't bother us much." And he watched for a moment as Fianna excused herself and then came back a few moments later, laying a map on the table and spreading it open, pushing it over to Malik. Smart woman. "Ceremonies are going to be pretty much however you'd want it...there's a little set tradition in Andal...but not too much." A little chuckle. "Perhaps a little fun considering you're marrying a princess." However he was mindful of her dislike of the label and quickly followed up, "free perks and what not, right?"
And as if they were one person, she took to following up. "Cross planar visitors are basically done under a 'they're your responsibility' clause. Not to mention that the Crest Brigade would want to be let in on it." Sometimes she just disliked them so much. "More of a sponsorship thing all in all. Andal is a slightly closed plane, we do more trade of goods than having peoples running through. As long...as there is no threats." She tapped her nails on the table. "Council...well council is going to be highly formal, and tense...they always are...and you have to be ready for the verbal swords that slash." Though her attention flitted to Piper...who was staring at the table. "Dear...you don't have to be afraid to come home...it's just for a visit."
She bit her lip a moment in her own thinking...well this was quite the idea that Malik had come up with...she had to worry about Andal's take on herself, how they would look at Malik or anyone else she wanted there, the sun and surface in general, so many things. It was funny...Malik acted and was more the royal than she was or may ever be. Well she just decided not to say anything and let them talk it out, only giving her mother a slight nod before taking to nursing her wine.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:59 pm
Malik looked over the map, and tapped on it lightly, looking over to Piper. She wasn't overly thrilled at the idea so far. Malik gave a slight sigh.
"The surface world, despite it's blaring light, and it's strange smells and peculiarities...brings a smile to my Piper's face. one that lights up her eyes. This place...it darkens the heart and the soul with what needs to be done."
He rested his hands together, his eblows on the table.
"You gave up a lot to be with me. you agreed not to wander, to stay in the dark. And I see how it pains you. How you feel like your slipping, and becoming just a pale skinned drow. And before that, you faced losing all your new friends, to have a place with me, who was at the time decieving you."
He leaned back in his seat.
"You came to my world, and you saw my life, though I have no friends to enhance it. and it's about time I do the same for you. I know you have friends in Andal. and I know that there are places you miss. things you miss. the moon, the stars, the sun and the trees..the feeling of wind and water. And I can think of no better wedding present to you, Piper, than to let you have a wedding without the trappings, the scheming, and the paranoia of the Underfoot."
Though leaning back forward again.
"And you deserve to have your friends see you on your wedding day. Aurahkah, Nailah, Cymarron, Rand the Raven. They can't come here. too many threats and dangers. but they can go to Andal. they can be there, and present to witness what is supposed to be the greatest day of your life. And I insist that they be given that chance, that opportunity. You deserve to have a wedding filled with friends, under a sky. And that's what I will give you, if you are willing to take it."
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:35 pm
Malik...didn't have too many moments in their time together, but when he had them they were spectacular. She could name three. The day he asked her to marry him, the night she gave him his own ring, and then now where he spoke with all the elvish eloquence that he owned and spoke from his heart rather than the logic in his head and the rule of his own worries. Words that made her look up from the table, the gold in her eyes shining in that loving, happy way a small smile gracing her lips, her whole look to him soft and loving. Sometimes she thought he didn't deserve him. For his present...much like saying he would give her the moon and the stars if she wanted them, he wanted to give her the whole of the surface. And she couldn't deny that he was right on his words, she wasn't exactly good at hiding such things. How could she possibly tell him no? Easy...she couldn't. No, he wasn't forcing her with heartfelt words...it was more of ebbing her own aversion to it all. He always had the ability to take when she didn't like and turn it into something she could treasure. A little nod. "Alright A'mael...Andal it is...if that's what you want to give me...then I can't possibly refuse such a token of love."
Okay, Fianna was indeed impressed...and quite moved. After all, she never knew such words could come from one who seemed so impersoable...but she guessed she should of known better when it came to Malik. He loved her daughter, no doubt about that. You could see it in his eyes when he looked at her and hear it in his voice when he spoke her name. "Well said dear Malik, well said."
Kieran smiled at the look on his daughter's face...he hadn't seen that look on her face in a long time, and perhaps not that one ever. Yes, these two really had found what they needed in each other, and a fond look to Fianna. Yes he felt that way exactly about his own lover, though not wife because of obligation...not that he hadn't though of fixing that with a simple thing he had in mind...uproar and dissapointment that it may cause. But Lateef was a good ruler. He chuckled. "Rainsong will be pleased to see you." Another smile from him. "Well then...have quite the number of people to inform."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 7:03 pm
Malik reached over, and took Piper's hand in both of his, and gave it a soft kiss.
"Andal it is. and you'll get a wonderufl wedding. which also means putting Nieran and Serino to work again. after all, invitations to send to at least two planes, and across a few continents, right?"
A small grin.
"And I'm sure you and fianna woudl love to haggle over wedding dresses..and I'll need to know for your father what's suitable for Andalian ceremony."
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 7:22 pm
That smile never wavering at all as he took her hand in his own, though a slight squeeze to his own. Yes, Malik was one of a kind thats for sure. Then a chuckle. "Indeed it does...I'm the demand for apples and pears will be high and affection expected...not that that's ever lacked. Are you sure there's no one for yourself you can think of...even something for those that can't be there because they're gone?" A slight reference to his family, whom he had lost but could still be there...by way of a rememberance candle or some such thing. After all, elvish families were held dear and she knew how Malik felt about his. Well...looked like wedding plans were back on the books.
"As long as you don't bring about a massacre...things are pretty much your way. Of course speaking customs wise...well, elvish priest, a few actions, that wonderful party afterwards of course..." Trailing off and a look between them both..."And an important decision on both your parts...like or not, she's elven royal on that plane...question is do you Malik want to be part of that...and if you Piper...fully want out of it." After all, her main issue with being a royal was being forced into a life she didn't want...well that was eliminated now wasn't it?
Fianna gave a chuckle and a little nod. Kieran was right...a marriage of the two with royal rights still intact on Piper's part, would make Malik a prince. But a smile all the same on the dress comment. "Well...she's already got one part done, don't you dear?" Andalian customs. And a wait for a nod from Piper before she continued. "But yes, us women will stick to wedding dress ideals, while Kieran can threaten you over his daughter. After all, you're taking his baby girl from him."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:03 pm
Malik forwned lightly at the mention.
"My family is gone. there's no one that remains that cares in Neriak, or in Aurahkah's plane...but in a roundabout way...part of them will be present in Cymarron..your friend, thier killer."
A slight shrug.
"As to Kieran.."
A grin across at him.
"I'm sure we can come to some mutual arrangements...After all...the first time we met, as I remember..I slugged him. I'm sure a little retribution is due my way."
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:12 pm
Wow, almost ruined moment...and that was the problem of someone being both friend and enemy...and even an apology from Cymarron woulodn't make it better either. Some things just couldn't be helped...only mediated. But she let it go without mention, no need to exasterbate tempers. "Just a thought..." Yeah don't prod the sleeping lion with a sharp stick at all. Hopefully it would all work out.
Kieran only chuckled, touching at his jaw with a nod in memory of that. "Indeed, you did. Noble may of been the reason but you sure do act first and ask questions later." Hey he was a good sport about it...after all if someone appraoched Fianna, was hands on with her and calling her by an endearment, he was sure that he would of decked them too. "Oh I could make it difficult and deny your marriage by saying you didn't ask me for my daughter's hand...but I'm not so mean to do so and I think the women would maul me. And even if I had both my arms to use...I do believe that they would win."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:20 pm
A chuckle at that.
"Ah yes. a Runemage and Piper using Drow techniques in swordplay...yes, that woudl put you at a disadvantage, now wouldn't it. And there is much to do, and interestingly enough...I do profess to a curiousity of late. Piper's new gloves..and I know she's been keeping some kind of pet project under wraps."
A grin over at Piper.
"And the ever stubbornly loyal Broog won't let me know about it. Another thing that the ladies have to themselves. but me and you Kieran..I think we should be planning a bit as well. after all, a wedding is not entirely the realm of the women...and perhaps we can arrange a few pleasurable surprises of our own."
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:39 pm
Piper smiled in that impish way, brushing her hair out of her face and tucking a few strands behidn her ear. "He's oh so curious over that..." A tap of her fingers on the table. Those gloves were back upstairs in thier box where they belonged. Didn't wear gloves to dinner.
"Are you scheming again? Girl you get yourself into the most interesting things don't you?" A little chuckle and a fond look over to Malik then. "Oh don't worry dear. I'm sure she's mostly harmless in what she's doing. Doubt she would put you or herself in danger at all." Piper had her less than smart moments but she was a fast learner.
Another chuckle from her. "I told you, his loyalty to me is absolute." And jsut because she could she stuck her tongue out at him in childish fashion, which was more or less proof of her good mood if she was willing to play.
Kieran only shook his head with a smile. "Indeed we should...after all, you and I have our own things that I do want to talk to you about privately and what not. And I'm sure the women need thier privacy as well, seeing as dress matters and what not are always a favorite of thiers. You take care of the elegence, we men can take care of venue and what not."
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:56 pm
A smirk and a light flick on her nose, just enough to get that itchy feeling to it.
"In that case, since you wish to talk in private, and the ladies need thier privacy. how about you and I adjourn to your room, and the ladies can adjourn to mine nad Piper's..and we can all do our little deviltry and planning and scheming. After all, like it or not, we know dear Fianna doesn't take to teh underdark overyl well, might as well let the ladies have thier time as much as we can."
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