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Session Plot: Eirnae takes Pappila to the castle's library for the first time, and as luck would have it, Pappila transforms into a teen! Behold the power of books!

Session Date: 9/22/04 (Gaian Calendar)

Participants: Eirnae, Pappila, Cervus, Aesculus, Filix, & anyone who wishes to join in!

Setting: The Library

With a calm and gentle tone, Cervus' voice drifted out from behind one of the many stacks, his antlered head poking around the corner, a book in hand. He smiled as he murmured "My mother very much prided herself on the breadth and volume of the library, young Pappila. I do hope you enjoy it."

The Fey King's expression was mirthful as he rounded the stack fully, inclining his head to Eirnae in greeting. "Milady Natenhar, good to see you, as always. How is our young magius?"

If Pappila's eyes were wide before, they were even wider now, if such a thing were possible. She quickly attempts a curtsey to Cervus, which turns out to be fairly graceful, if a bit jerky. "Greetings, Majesty," she says politely, but with a warmth she seems to reserve only for those she respects or cares for. She is proud of herself for ditching the less formal 'hello' for the word 'greetings', an echoing of Eirnae's usual greeting towards others.

As if out to prove that Pappila did in fact learn such from her, Eirnae offers the Fey King a half bow and a smile as she says, "Greetings to you, M'Lord. I had not expected to see you here at this hour, not that it isn't a delight for Pappila to make your renewed acquaintance." She pauses to look down at the top of Pappila's head as she replies to his question, "She is doing well. Pappila is learning at a very fast pace which astounds me no matter how often she exhibits it. Isn't that right, Pappila?"

Pappila doesn't answer right away, as she doesn't wish to sound vain in front of her monarch. Instead she takes a step forward towards Cervus and peeks at the book in his hand curiously, hoping to be able to read its title from where she is.

Eirnae is aware of Aesculus' entrance, and takes note of him going off to the side. She personally is not offended by the lack of greetings, though she is curious as to why a Fey Pappila professes to know would ignore her young Fey entirely. Hmm...perhaps he is the silent type.

Filix walked into the library quietly, her mind set on finding books on ... well, things that weren't quite darning and embroidery. That and she had been meaning to visit Pappila, but when the chambers were found empty, this was the first and safest area to look.

She smiled happily, her eyes first landing on Pappila and Eirnae. She was right then, they were here! Filix made her way in that direction, and spotted Cervus as well, Filix bowing her head as she called a greeting to him first.

Then Filix turned to Pappila, and grinned. "Looking for more books? I must get more from Gaia for you; maybe we can get a private library just for you."

Her eyes darted in the direction of Aesculus, Filix's grin growing as she waved to him as well. Was he ... hiding?

Ah...the King knows his friend well, and deep dark eyes narrow to look Aesculus over critically. "Are you well, old friend? You don't look to be feeling yourself. I remember a time when I'd have to drag you out of this place by your hair! I thought you'd quite love showing so excited a young lady around one of your favorite haunts..."

Cervus smiled at Filix. "Good eve to you Countess, you and your sister are both well I hope?" he asked amicably. His eyes kept returning to little Pappila though, with a glimmer of pride at the toddler's love of books. "And you, little miss, seem to be adjusting quite well. That is a compliment to your caregiving Milady Natenhar..."

Eirnae chuckles and waves a gloved hand, "No need to address someone such as myself as 'lady', Majesty. Feel free to simply call me Eirnae if you wish. To be honest, I could swear that Pappila is helping me to raise her herself. She's..."

A sharp gasp from Pappila draws Eirnae's attention, who immediately kneels down to place both of her hands on her Fey's shoulders, as she knows pain when she hears it. "Pappila? What is wrong, child?"

No sooner than after Eirnae gets out her words, far too distracted by the possibility that Pappila could be in some kind of pain to notice Filix's entrance, than the moon elf's line of sight is filled by first soft glimmerings of a bluish white light, which quickly flares into a dazzling aura that threatens to engulf the toddler before her.

Pappila shrieks, unable to form any words in her current state. The small Fey crumples to her knees, falling away from her Kithain's hands to the unforgiving library floor, the palms of her hands keeping her from falling further with effort.

"Pappila!" Eirnae cries, her hands searching the glare blindly, clearly not able to see where her Fey is in the midst of all the light. "Pappila, honey, talk to me. Are you alright?"

Eirnae also watches with sad eyes until she can no longer, her lids closing out of reflex against the brightness of the light. She is a being accustomed to shadow, able to see clearly in the darkest of nights. This light renders her otherwise perfect vision useless, and in her heart she feels helpless. Not for herself, but for her complete lack of being able to aid Pappila during this time.

When she can look again, Eirnae has to blink several times to refocus her vision. Then she does so a few more times, just to be sure she isn't seeing things. That in itself is enough, and she quickly steps away from Cervus to kneel back down by Pappila, her arms scooping up the Fey who she sees more like a daughter than anything else and cradles the royal blue haired head to her chest. "My dear child... I'm so sorry you had to go through that." Eirnae has always been empathic on a certain level, feeling for those with kind souls who are in pain. Now her eyes fill with tears as she hugs Pappila to her and rocks her as if she were still a toddler.

Pappila is in far too much of a daze to argue being held at the moment, even if the thought crossed her mind, which it had not. She wants to tell Eirnae that she is alright, if a bit sore, but generally alive...at least she thinks so. However, for some reason her lips won't move, her tongue as well. She cannot even really move much either, at least not beyond twitching her fingers some. What is wrong with her?