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 Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:15 pm
 He had the lover - definitively the important part.
He had the gift, well, at least he almost had the gift, so that matter was more or less settled.
Beyond that, through ? Xun Jiang had to admit that he had no damn idea what he was doing. His memories as Illisia did not help much - Ilthilior had done the courting, and well, it was not the same ! He wanted to the courting this time around !
But how ?
Ngh.
Eventually, through, he had to realize that there was indeed one that could council him - and that was why he was knocking on Love's door now, and could not help but feel at least a bit self-conscious.
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:55 pm
It wasn't Love who answered the door, but the demoness-aoide Shyamaath, who didn't hesitate to greet the dragon with a bright smile. Though she'd only seen Illisia once, and briefly, it was impossible to miss that this was the god the night elf had become...'god' being a rather loose term, since he looked more like a goddess, not that it phased her in the least.
"Hello! Please, come in and follow me," she bid him, opening the door further so that he might do just that, before closing it behind him and leading him to the sitting room. "Make yourself comfortable. I'll go get Rio!"
"You are here to see Rio, right?" It only now occurred to her to ask that, but really...who else would he be here to see?
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:22 am
Ah, he remembered her ! Illisia had been... less than warm, with the demoness, but now that he knew of her life, of what she had gone through, well, he had to admit that the night elf's reaction had made sense.
Thankfully, the joined whole that now stood in front of Shyamaath had no such problem. "Thank you." He did not quite recall her name, really, wasn't sure if he'd ever heard it, but that would not stop him from being polite.
He did follow her, remembering the layout of the room quite well, and making himself comfortable. "Yes, I am. If he is not too busy with anything ?" Or anyone, he mentally added, smile turning just the slightest bit impish.
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:42 am
"Not too busy for a dragon, I'm sure," Shyamaath assured their visitor with a giggle, knowing full well what Rio had been up to lately, and left the room to fetch Love as promised.
The god appeared a few minutes later, shirtless and rubbing the sleep from bleary eyes, but was quick to 'wake up' further at the sight of Ti Lung. "Ah, Xun Jiang! Good morning!" Late morning, but still morning...he hoped. He'd been sleeping in with his new guest, and well. Lost track of time. "How have you been?"
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:51 pm
Well, it did look like Love had been busy indeed. It only amused him further. But, really, he wasn't here to pry in Rio's love life.
"Good morning." He nodded along with his own greeting. He certainly looked much more at ease that he had been the last time they'd talked.
"I've been well, through... I believe I am in need of more of your advice..."
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:53 am
Rio saw no reason to worry about appearances in that regard - he was only doing what everyone probably thought he did anyway, so there wasn't much sense in pretending he didn't. If anyone were ever to be shocked by it, well...they'd get over it sooner or later.
"Oh?" he sounded curiously. "What can I help you with?" He had some idea, of course, but gave no indication. His 'business' as a god was one thing about which he could lie without flinching.
He stretched a little and settled into a sit on a large pillow.
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:17 pm
"Well..." Oh, where should he begin ? He did not want to explain the whole thing in complete and utter detail, or bore Love.
Well, straight to the point, really ! "I have a date with Glyph. I'd like to... court him properly. Wow him off his feet. He certainly deserves the best, and even more..." Really, Forest had always been so patient and kind to him, even in times where he could have understood it being otherwise. "I cannot remember doing this before, and Illisia... Well, was always on the other end. Certainly you're got a tricks up your sleeve that I could learn from ?"
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:57 pm
"Aah, I see." Rio smiled, not bothering to hide that he was pleased to hear of Glyph and Xun's 'date.' He was Love, so of course he'd be happy! "Tricks, hmm? There isn't much trick to it, really - what matters most and comes the easiest is the sincerity of what you do. The rest is very individual."
"You know Glyph better than I, certainly. So tell me about him?"
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:58 pm
Really, this was an harder task than one might thing. How exactly could one put Glyph into words ? "He... is very kind. Gentle, honorable. He had feelings for Illisia and did not shy away from them, did not... distance himself in spite of knowing exactly that Illisia as she once was would cease to exist sooner than later. He only wishes the best for everyone he meets..." There were things that LIfewater valued greatly - he was also a provider, down to his very core, through in ways that were different from how Glyph was. "I can tease him and he'll just laugh with me."
"I just... Everything about him." Oh, that sounded so sappy, but it was true. "He is wonderful, and I am always so happy when I am with him..." He gave Love an embarrassed smile, realizing he probably did not make much sense.
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:24 pm
Rio smiled back at Xun Jiang, a silent assurance that he was making sense, and that he understood the dragon. He knew well the feelings the other god was describing.
"So you want to wow him, hmm? Did you have anything in mind yet, or is it all still open?"
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:30 pm
"That is part of the problem, sort of... I have a gift planned, but... He's got an huge gathering planned !" And he'd attend it, of course, as the principal interested party, but... what beyond that ?
"He does like sweets, through..." It occurred to him now. Maybe something could be done with that ? Hm. There was a slow tap tap tap sound as his tail slid back and forth on the floor.
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:41 pm
"Ah, so it's not just a date, but an entire party. Hn." That changed things quite a bit! Rio's wings fluttered behind him, a visible sign of inward delight. His little 'project' had gone very well, evidently. "A cake, perhaps? Something sweet that can be shared, and also made quite elaborate, if you want to impress."
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:44 pm
"That isn't a bad idea at all..." Could be bake such a thing ? Certainly not ! Through... Lindita might be able to. Hmmmm.
"He'd like that. Both the cake and sharing it." That much was obvious, really.
"For the gift... I gathered multiple wood essences and shells, with a vial of wellspring water. I found someone at the market who will work it into jewelry for me. I tried, but..."
But, he was not talented at this kind of thing. Lifewater had figured this out quickly enough.
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:15 am
"That sounds like a wonderful gift, with pieces of you both." When he mentioned that he'd tried to make the jewelry himself, Rio chuckled. "It's harder than it seems, isn't it? I'm glad that I can cheat." So saying, he conjured up a necklace, just a small heart pendant on a thin gold chain.
He gathered it into his palm and asked, "Have you thought about what you're going to wear?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 2:33 pm
"Well, I wanted to do all wood... But the shell were really pretty." That they were. Abalone, the same vivid blue color as his eyes. He'd thought Glyph might enjoy that, and he certainly hoped he wasn't off base ! That'd be... well, horribly embarrassing.
"That is indeed, cheating." The dragon seemed amused, through. That love could be able to summon gifts like this made sense. That he couldn't also made sense, unless someone counted a wellspring in their backyard as one.
...Glyph probably would, actually.
Through the idea of clothing came up and... Well, Xun Jiang's reaction was quite telling. Ears perked up nearly straight and eyes went wide.
...Damnit !
"...No, not really." There was one more thing !
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