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I met a new Feien last night. Rislin is her name. She's purple and a time Feien, like Aria's old friend Ares. Kinda neat. We had a good talk.

DragonCon was a blast...Rynn took a lot of pictures and I hope they come out really good. No real dragons however. Plush ones though. She got one too, called it a firelizard. Said it was outta Pern...whatever that is. Ok, I gtg, lunch!

Ianios flew into the shop, not having been there in weeks. Didn't look like much had changed either it seemed. He took a seat on the windowsill, just planning on watching the traffic, if there was to be any Feien traffic at all.

Nero flitted quietly into the shop, hoping to find it empty. Given recent events, he really didn't feel like seeing anyone. But he had some items to order, to keep himself busy while he was staying at home, and so he had set out to get them.

The shop was empty, save for one familiar face: Ianios. Nero hadn't seen him in a while. Blinking, Nero nervously touched down near him and smiled faintly. "I see you got taller," he said, mustering as much cheer as possible.

Ianios looked up at the Feien, grinning and patted the seat beside him. "Yep, grew up right after we got back from a grand adventure." He made no move however to hug Nero. But he was happy to see him.

He glupped, realizing now, since the shop was empty, it was the best time to talk to Nero. "I want...I'm sorry. I realize I must have made you uncomfortable back in the den..." His throat seemed to close up. He wasn't sure how Nero felt towards him.

Nero glanced away, not sitting, but rather shifting from foot to foot awkwardly. He'd been through worse lately, as the healing bruises on his cheek and body testified. Clearing his throat, he rubbed his arm and managed another weak smile. "That's all right. It's not big deal." he muttered, shaking his head.

Ianios looked over the smaller Feien, noticing the brusing. Someone had been hurting him. But was it his place to ask? Would Nero want to tell him? Only one way to find out. "Nero...someone been hurting you?" He was concerned, but didn't want to pry. "If you don't want to say, that's alright. You know my curious nature."

Nero winced visibly. He'd forgotten about those. They didn't hurt anymore, not unless someone touched them, and he simply thought they'd faded. Apparently not. Nero shook his head slightly and slid his fingers through his hair. It was probably best not to talk about such matters. He didn't feel like remembering.

"I tripped," he replied, slipping more warmth into his smile. "You know I'm always accidentally hurting myself."

Ianios nodded, taking him for his word. "Maybe you ought to pull that hair up more often," he replied, smiling warmly. "Well, I did want to talk to you anyway, and glad we're alone. " He took a deep breath before going on. "I still like you. And I think maybe you like me. I however realize now I rushed things with you way to fast. If you'd like to start over, I'm fine with it. If you want me to go, I will abide by your wishes." He hoped Nero wouldn't send him away. Maybe they could at least still be friends.

Nero cringed. Oh dear. He... he REALLY didn't want to deal with this right now. He just wanted to pick up his bolts of cloth and flee, because he was tired and stupid and -


"It's okay," Nero muttered, shaking his head. "As far as starting over - I just don't know, Ian. I've got a lot of things going on right now. I don't think I can really handle a relationship right now."

And it was the truth. He REALLY couldn't.

Ianios nodded, a bit crushed. Well, maybe they could still be friends? He looked at Nero, and tried to smile. But it was a kind of broken smile. "Alright. I do want you to know I'm still be your friend, if you want." He meant it. He never wanted to burden Nero, and maybe he'd feel better now. "You take your time. If it never happens beyond being friends, then it wasn't meant to be. But if you need me, I'll be there."

Nero cringed. Did Ianios have to look so hurt? He hadn't meant to! Oh, gods, all Nero ever did was hurt people. It made him so miserable.

"P-please don't look so upset," he begged, siting down next to Ian. Nero suddenly looked tired, his yellow eyes pleading. "Please? I can make it up to you, I'm sure."

The plant Feien looked over, not realizing he had looked so upset. Sure, he was a bit brokenhearted, who wouldn't be? He blinked, and took Nero's hand. "I'll be alright, trust me." He smiled, trying to force more warmth into the smile. He didn't want Nero worrying, as he seemed so tired and worn down himself. Last thing he needed was more worry. "Just say we can still be friends and that's how you can make it up to me. Friends, nothing more, nothing less. No more talk about blooms and all that. Just friends who might go on an adventure or come over to visit and chat. Anything like that."

Nero smiled with relief. That... actually sounded nice. The memory Feien nodded eagerly and suddenly threw his arms around Ianios in a desperate hug. No one had so much looked at Nero without scorn lately, and to finally have a friendly face aside from Gogol's was so much nicer than he expected.

"I'd really like that," he muttered into Ian's shoulder.

Ianios blinked and hugged Nero back, rubbing his back. He wasn't sure what exactly was going on and wasn't going to ask. Nero would tell if he wanted. "I'm here for you. I'd come and visit, but your father...doubt he's changed his mind. But if you need a safe place, just wanna get away, come on over to my house. Blue cottage not far from here. Or use the den. I don't mind." He smirked. "Still haven't fixed it up yet, however."

Nero nodded, drawing back, blush on his pale features. "Thank you," he muttered, twitching some hair over his shoulder and combing his delicate fingers through it. He offered Ian a small, sincere smile. "I'll certainly keep that in mind."

Ianios smiled, and beeped Nero's nose, grinning. "You're quite welcome. Open invitation. Any time, day or night." He was sure Rynn wouldn't mind. "We got an extra bed, so come to stay for a bit, got a place to sleep. I'll keep Aria from bugging you too much."

Nero nodded and stood up, brushing off his legs. "Thank you very much." he said, dipping a teeny bow. "I - I'll see if I can, all right? Thank you."

Smilling, and with a wave, Nero dropped away from the sill, completely forgetting to put an order out for the cloth.

Ianios smiled and waved back. "Take care!" he called back, happy once again. At least they were friends! Still, he hadn't told him of Celaien, but sonce he wasn't sure where that was going, it was ok. He leaned back, still wanting to see if any new traffic came by.

Sept 19

Well, I'm writing yet another story...I have tons I do...watching Aria and Ianios on occasion. I got new games the other day and they've earned a reward for helping me with the bedroom. So I popped in one and let them have at it. Aria is a lot better at Ian, cause he's always arguing with her to let the character explore. She's just trying to get through the game.

Aria really enjoyed Scooby Doo 2, and so did I. I told her this time not to scream in my ear. She was good about it too. Ianios watched with some interest. I showed him the first one too.

Lord, they're fighting again. Let me go see what's up.

Aria flew to Celaien's house. She still felt bad about last night. She hadn't meant to upset him, and hoped the small gift she held would cheer him up a bit. She landed outside a window and knocked.

Celaien perked up from where he was lounging on Cele's computer. A knock? For him? He flew to the window, seeing Aria, and waved fiercely, smiling.

Aria waved back, and crawled under the window. She smiled, seeing how he was smiling, so maybe last night hadn't bothered him too much. "Hi. I brought you a gift to make up for last night." She handed him the tiger striped kitten plushie.

"Oh... you shouldn't have, I overreacted," he said, blushing a little in embarrassment as he took the plush. "This is very nice, though, thank you.."

Aria nodded. "Well, I felt bad, and you seemed too as well...." She sighed, trailing off. What else was there to say? "I just wanted to let you know how sorry I was. I hadn't meant it in the way I said it."

"Yeah, it's okay. Really, I'm fine," he reassured her, smiling wanly. He sat down and stared at the plush for a moment. "Aria... Do you think there's something wrong with me?"

She blinked, sitting down as well. "Wrong with you? Cause you haven't grown?" Was there? Was there some way to stop a feien's growth? "I hope not! I don't know why you haven't grown, cause you're older than Ian, but I don't think there is anything wrong with you. "

Celaien shifted uncomfortably. "I hope not as well, but... it's like you said... Everyone who bloomed around the same time I did has either grown up... or disappeared... Am I not growing because I'm gonna disappear too?" He looked at Aria with fearful, haunted eyes. "I don't want to disappear, Aria! I don't!"

Aria reached over and hugged Celaien tightly. "No no, you're not going to disappear!" She and Ian wouldn't let that happen! "You can't...Ianios and I would be heartbroken. We'll fight to keep you here." She nodded, vowing to do that. "And Cele isn't going to let you vanish either!"

Celaien squeezed back, grateful. "Thank you... I know Ian would be sad, and Cele, too... That's why I don't want to... I don't want people to be sad because of me..." He sighed, then smiled weakly. "Thanks for coming to cheer me up Aria. It really helped."

Aria smiled, grinning really. "Good. Ian doesn't even know I'm here. I snuck out as he was exploring a cabinet in the kitchen." She giggled. "And it's nearly lunchtime, so I gotta get back home."

"Mmkay. I'll see you later then... Thanks for opening the window, too... I can't do it on my own," he said, grinning a little and sticking a tongue out.

She grinned, giving the heat feien another hug. "Well, it wasn't that hard. Ianios would have thrown it open!" She giggled again, sticking out her tongue. "Take care and we'll come back and see you soon!"

"Aa, okay, I'll see you later!" he called back, waving.

Aria waved back and climbed out the window. "Bye!"

Rynn bought me a genstone. She's had it for a while, but Ian was exploring and came across it this afternoon while Rynn napped. She had it hidden in her jewelry box. How do I know it's mine? Well, Ian said he didn't want it. Besides, he has Celaien anyway. Me...I got no one. I heard once one merges with a gemstone, they can't breed...and though I wanna breed, I don't know anyone to breed with.

I wonder if this gemstone was once male or female. What their name was. Was she nice? Or was she mean? What element? It might be nice to be another water feien. Well, I'd still be me, but with their magic too.

Lords, I miss Nigel...And Fionn even...Maybe I ought to go to the shop more now, see if there is anyone else I can meet...

Sept 30

Ok, I picked up some plants for Ianios. There's a few rosebushes, lilies, daffodils, irises, foxgloves, zinnias, tulips, hyacinth, and daylilies. He nearly freaked at the selections. He was flying to the all, sniffing, wanting to go out and dig spots for them all now. Still a bit hot out, so I told him we'll wait until six. It'll be cooler then. He can't wait. Aria is wanting to help as well. It'll be great, give them both something to do. Aria can water them after Ian and I help plant them.

Saved for Treasure Hunt - Oct 2nd

I am still blushing...I can't believe I saw Maq and what all he said. Ianios and Rynn noticed it too, my blushing I mean. But he's so handsome...and he calls me Blue Eyes. And he told me he'd never vanish without saying goodbye. Which I hope he never leaves anyway. I like him too much.

What is it with us and heat Feien? Maq's element is heat, as well as Celaien's. And both are red in color...Still, though I adore Cel, I like Maq better...just something about him...

I hope I can see him soon. I wanna know what he has planned Ian couldn't be around for...hehe.