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After a long time spent on the Chibale Isles Rishima was out and about again, on another patrol that would eventually bring him to the village where Gerraden lived. It had been some time since he'd seen the other hybrid man and he found that he missed him. He couldn't go rushing there though, not wanting to seem as though he was more important then the safety of his sisters and Aisha. He'd continue his patrols as normal, look out for dangerous creatures, dangerous people, and the like, make something nothing and nobody was skulking too close to the beaches for his taste. Once he was certain that everything within the perimeter that he'd set up in his head was in order then he would see about visiting Gerraden. The question then became would he even be home?

Rishima's antenna gave a little twitch at the thought, wondering if he would end up going all the way there only to find that Gerraden was out and about or that he'd found someone else to follow around. To be fair he wouldn't be able to complain too much since it had been some time since he'd been able to catch up with him. After the war ended things had been so busy for Rishima, then his visit home had him given various work, then the meeting with Aselia. He supposed it would only make sense if Gerraden found someone else to chat with and stare at. He wouldn't even complain since it wouldn't be his place, though there was that part of him deep down that didn't quite like the idea that Gerraden might build that dream house he'd been chatting about for someone else.

It was a thought that he quickly pushed back though, not wanting to concentrate too hard on such a thing. No, he had to focus on what he was doing, on his work! Something he was able to do for a short amount of time, his mismatched eyes scanning the area when he heard what sounded like footsteps approaching. His mind whirled for a moment, picturing the man dangers that might he skulking about through the shadows of Jauhar. His hands tightened on his weapon and Rishi whirled around, preparing for a potential threat... only to find himself starring at Jerarda instead.

His eyes went wide, his mouth dropped open a little, and then he hurried forward, "Ah! Sister!" It had been way too long since he'd seen her and at the moment all he wanted was to hug her and make sure that she was real and not just a result of too much time patrolling Jauhar alone.

Rishima let the spear he was carrying fall so that he could return the hug, holding on tightly to Jerarda for a moment, not really wanting to let her go now that he'd found her again. The world always tended to see way to big when you were looking for a single person in it after all. Looking up at her he gave a smile, "It has been far too long." He agreed, then said, "I am so glad to see you again though, especially like this! It's such a wonderful surprise!"

Cheeks going a little pink he gave a nod, "Perhaps a little stronger, I have been doing my best." He said, antennae twitching a little as her antennae touched his. His expression went from one of happiness to one of slight confusion, "Done things to me? No, it's been a while since I have seen him I regret to say. I was thinking of visiting him to see how he's been when my patrol is through though." Now he found himself wondering what she meant by the 'done things' part and if Gerraden was planning something he didn't know about?

"Eh? Horrible home?" He looked even more confused, especially as he was forbidden from it due to it being a 'death trap'. He tilted his head to one side then, "I... don't understand? He made it seem as though he was building quite a lovely place and asked if I wanted to come live there too." What had happened to make it a death trap? Had the Obans destroyed it before the war ended? Maybe some Menzuri moved in? The possibilities were endless he supposed.

Rishima's antennae gave a little twitch before he laughed, "Well, you know how it can be. It seems the harder I work the more responsibilities that I end up with. I do those tasks, which in turn gets me more. It's a bit like running in a circle some days." He said, about to sweet up his weapon when he instead found himself captured and pulled along, being made to sit down. It was nice to do since he felt like he was constantly moving, there was only a moment that he worried if he should, reminding himself that the war was over. It should be alright to take a break and if there was anyone in the world that he'd do that for it would be Jerarda.

"Big news?" He asked in a curious manner, wondering what it might be. Surely good news since she didn't seem as though she were upset over anything, right? No, if it was bad news she likely have already dragged him off to help her to deal with... well, whatever it might be. As such he gave a smile and said, "Catching up sounds nice." There was a lot to talk about after all, so they might be here a while, something that sounded nice to him since the last time they had a good, long sit down felt like ages ago.

As Jerarda set about apologizing to him he gave a shake of his head, "It's alright, I know that since we both carry high rank amongst our sisters that the elders are sure to have us running around with lists of things to do." He said, not wanting for her to think that he was upset, "Besides, you're here now, that's what matters most."

Rishima tilted his head to one side, looking a bit curious, "Oh? Trying to toughen him up too?" He asked in a curious manner, knowing that his sister believed in tough love at times but that was what got Rishi out into the world and helped him onto the right path, the one that led him to where he was today, "He's alright though?" He found himself a little worried about Gerraden now. He was a nice guy but was he tough enough to keep up with Jerarda if she was going to press him? A question that he didn't quite know the answer to really.

"Hm? Oh! Yes, a couple of times." He said, giving a smile before he asked, "Did you know that we have a third Mystic serving Aisha now? I didn't even know that such a thing was possible until I met with her. Her name is Aselia and she is quite a sweet sister, I mentioned you to her." He loved Jerarda so of course he'd mention her to the newest mystic even if it had been in passing, telling her about how strong Jerarda was.

Rishima's antennae gave a little twitch, wondering what she meant about him not being good enough. Was it because he was living in an Earthling village and wielding an Earthling weapon? Gerr did seem a bit more in tune with the Shifter people but he had shown some interest in the Alkidike and Aisha, he had been trying to get to the Chibale Isles when they first met if he recalled right. Probably best not to tell Jerarda that though, she might go after Gerraden again if she knew that. No, he'd keep that secret between himself and Gerraden he decided before giving Jerarda a smile, "You know I don't mind you calling me 'sister' I never have." He said in a reassuring manner when she tried to correct herself, "It's a habit I've sort of picked up and I've called male hybrids 'sister' in the past before." Both Gerraden and Yaholo if he recalled right. A habit he got from Jerarda that sort of stuck.

He nodded, "She's working with Kadriye and Eshe, learning all that the two know from the sounds of it." He said with a smile. He didn't know all of what that entailed, he just knew that they served closer to Aisha then normal sisters did. It sounded as though it would be interesting and he would cheer Aselia on since she seemed as though she could use the encouragement. Not to mention he did feel a little protective of her so he supposed he could understand how Jerarda felt when it came to trying to chase Gerraden off.

"Hm? A request?" He asked, then gave a smile, "You know I would do anything for you, Jerarda, you need only ask!" He leaned in a little closer, waiting with an intent look on face, quite curious as to what she needed him to do.

Rishima knew instantly that he was starring, but he couldn't help it. Jerarda had... found a mate? Not only a mate but one who was a mixed blood Earthling. Did that mean that she was part Alkidike or that she was a mix of Earthling tribes? One of those questions that went through his head but wasn't formed as words. Nothing really was at first as he listed to what the request was, for Rishima to bring them to meet with Aisha. Not only a meeting as had been requested in the past, but to actually pray to them for lotuses?

"You're going to have a child." He breathed, then gave a bright smile, "That's wonderful Jerarda! You're a wonderful sister so I am sure you will be a wonderful mother too." At least that was what he felt. It was an exciting idea, though a little sad too, wouldn't her having an Earthling mate mean she would be living where the Earthling did from now on? That he might not see her as often? Still, that she was so happy, that she would be raising little ones of her own, that was what mattered.

Giving her a smile he said, "I don't mind acting as an escort, I find that I am rather curious to meet your mate. She must be something special. She has to be tough." If she wanted to be able to keep up with Jerarda she must be someone amazing.

"That's sounds romantic." He murmured as Jerarda told him some about meeting her mate when they were younger and about Jerarda stealing the girl's first kiss and what that was a sign of. Very romantic indeed, something that put a smile on his face. At least until the mention of the Dretch. It was then his smile faltered a little, "That must have been frightening for the two of you." Her mate because her home had been destroyed and Jerarda because the one she cared about had been attacked. The Dretch really were a dangerous group, weren't they? Definitely a priority now that the Oban threat had passed.

Looking down at the food he was holding, realizing that he hadn't eaten any of it, Rishima lifted it up to take a bite out of it, chewed as he listened then swallowed, "So that is where you have been staying?" He asked, so she was living in the forests of Jauhar with her mate then? After a moment he nodded, "It makes sense, finding a place you will both with comfortable since she wouldn't exactly be allowed on the Isles." A shame since there were good people out there, those who had Alkidike lovers and mates, who might want to live there with their mate. A shame that someone like Jerarda felt she had to move for such a reason but it also showed how much she must be devoted to her mate.

"I look forward to meeting her then. Are the two of you wanting to meet with Aisha soon?" He asked, wondering exactly when it was that the pair were wanting to make their plea to the great mother. Of course that thought was interrupted when Jerarda was asking him about if he was going to settle down with Gerraden. His mismatched eyes went a little wide and he found himself sort of starring at her, "Huh? Settle down with Gerraden?" He asked quizzically, then shook his head, "Oh! No, no, the last time we chatted it was a really nice time! It's just... various things, like the war, seemed to get in the way of us meeting up again."