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 Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:43 pm
[ Suria 1 ]
Somehow, Suria found herself at another aristocratic dinner party. While it wasn't massively filled to the brim of Oban nobility, it still had enough of a crowd that Suria felt a bit out of her element. Many of the women were dressed in the finest of silks, glimmering with gems that were the hottest style. In her demure dress and simple accessories, Suria knew she stood out compared to the others. And that wasn't mentioning the fact she was a hybrid with her vibrant eyes and soft crystals.
A few familiar nobles approached her with cold greetings, maybe out of obligation to her father or maybe out of curiosity of what she had been up to. Many in this crowd didn't quite travel around the area. Either way, she kept cool and cordial, understanding her purpose here while her siblings were traveling and hoping she could finally just leave and call this chore done.
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 6:52 am
[ Firbrand 1 ]
This was his element. He was raised to shine in this environment. And shine he did. Firbrand was a well seasons member of aristocratic society, even at his younger age. He was dressed to impress, well versed in the happenings of the society and easily found a way to connect and impress each person he crossed paths with. It was simply expected, no matter what happened he must serve his family well. For his father's business and his mother's status, he would be the tool he was expected to be, another cog in his family's efforts to get as high up as they could manage.
At the moment, he was speaking with a few of his peers, joking around between checking out the young ladies flaunting around the space. While they were still a little young for courting, many of the men still speculated who they might court in the coming years.
Firbrand didn't participate in these, mostly because he knew he'd likely fall into an arranged marriage with a rich heiress. So instead, he glanced around boredly to evaluate the patrons of the event.
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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:11 pm
[ Suria 2 ]
She glanced about with keen eyes until she saw the younger crowd of men, chuckling as they glanced about. Rolling her eyes as she took a sip of her cactus sweet, the elder girl brushed her fingers through her hair, down and curled around her shoulders. She almost looked Oban, almost.
Seeing the man who also seemed uninterested, her brow perked up a moment before she decided to see if he might be a companionable soul. Walking over, she glanced at the group and recognized a few boys who were the same age as her sister.
"Well well well, if it isn't Suria." One said with a playful grin, and she shook her head in return.
"Chauv, finally old enough to play with the adults?" She teased back, "If you're lucky, you might be able to stay up past your bedtime."
The other boys laughed and ribbed the kid who glared playfully back, but she only glanced at the quiet man who was not participating in the fun.
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:54 am
[ Firbrand 2 ]
Firbrand watched as the girl approached, and waited while his peers attempted to flirt with the older woman. He rolled his eyes as the kid sputtered and stuttered over his response, though was unsurprised considering the hybrid before them was quite alluring. All the best traits of an Oban with the soft pink crystals and bright blue eyes. Even he found himself allured by her appearance, and thankfully was able to work through it while she was distracted by his friends.
"Have you met Firbrand yet?"
Or not.
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:36 am
[ Suria 3 ]
A slim brow raised as her eyes landed on the quiet hybrid, before she turned back toward Chauv and tilted her drink to her lips with a low hum.
"I have not had the pleasure." She added dryly, glancing at him for another moment before looking back toward the childish boy, "Are you going to be polite and introduce us formally?"
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:02 am
[ Firbrand 3 ]
"Allow me." He replied swiftly, stepping in front of his foolish friend and bowing his head at Suria in greeting.
"Firbrand Jothan. A pleasure." He said as he moved to take her hand and place a kiss on it.
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 6:06 am
[ Suria 4 ]
"Suria Nurabi." She replied with a tight smile, letting him take her hand for a proper amount of time before pulling it back. This was not her element, and she was sure this would be one of the last gatherings she made an appearance at. Her elder siblings were much more suited for this life, at least she assumed - they had been gone so long.
"I don't believe we've had the chance to cross paths. To be fair, I've been traveling quite a bit these days."
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 6:27 am
[ Firbrand 4 ]
"Indeed." He replied with a nod, "I've been studying a bit to prepare to step in to family responsibilities. I don't have as much time to socialize as these fools." He sent them a playful glare and they shook their heads back before turning away to their own conversation.
Firbrand stepped forward, closer to the elder girl, "You said you've been traveling? I've heard the Nurabi siblings were making their way through the word, but I recall them being the eldest group."
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:39 am
[ Suria 5 ]
She sipped at her drink as she watched the others move away, before her curiosity and playfulness caused her to turn back toward Firbrand. It wasn't a bad conversation, and she felt a bit of a kindred energy in the hybrid.
"We've got family in Matori. My mother's partner opened up her own hall. I've been visiting since I was young since I've got basically cousins around the same age." She said casually.
Brushing a hand through her hair, her smile softened a bit at the thought of her siblings, "Yeah, those three decided they wanted to explore Belrea as soon as it was possible. Feels like they've been gone forever."
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:13 am
[ Firbrand 5 ]
He gestured to grab his own drink, an alcohol-less beverage that tickled his throat, and nodded at her comments. He unfortunately has not had the experience to travel, though he did wonder if it was worth visiting Belrea to see where his father came from.
"It is still quite novel. Everyone asks me about it. You'd think they would be more interested in Kahikina these days."
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:57 am
[ Suria 6 ]
She had seen few Kahikinans, even with her travels. There was one who had lingered at the dance halls, and had in fact traveled back with her for a stint at her mother's work. It was interesting enough speaking with the bubbly and outgoing Hapuna, a delightful petite creature who seemed to embody sunshine itself.
"Well, you are novel. A hybrid in Oba. They still can't quite get over us." She tilted her head at the comment to another group who was whispering a few paces away, clearly eager to see what might be happening between the two. Always a chance to gossip at these events.
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:58 am
[ Firbrand 6 ]
His cheek lifted as a small smirk raised at the comment, nodding once before leaning forward.
"I use it to my advantage, this interest. It's a great way to build relationships when they can't resist a little bit of a show."
His last comment was slightly bitter - he wanted to be known for who he was, not what he was.
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:10 am
[ Suria 7 ]
She caught the bitterness in his voice, something she and her siblings also felt growing up in the non-diverse land of Oba. Sighing a moment, she brushed her hair over her shoulder as she peeked at the group watching, smiling a languid smile as she batted her eyes.
"I've learned early on they enjoy pretty and a smile and you can wrap them around your finger."
She turned back before glancing at their drinks, "Come on, let's go find someone to top us off."
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:40 am
[ Firbrand 7 ]
He found a kindred soul in the elder woman, and appreciated the encounter that much more. While she might not be of the same status as him, her hybrid nature was something many of the pure Obans would not be able to relate. And she could pass much easier as an Oban compared to him.
Nodding once, the two walked over toward the drinks and grabbed their preferences. They took some time to wander about, introducing each other to their acquaintances and playfully competing with who could wine and dine the full breed aristocrats.
Unfortunately, Firbrand was no match against the alluring and sensual Suria, and found himself laughing in defeat as the night began to conclude.
"You do have quite a bit of experience in this game, Suria."
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:53 am
[ Suria 8 ]
She had a bit of a blast competing with Firbrand in a playful way. She was in her element and found the evening moved by quickly. As the elders began to leave, the younger crowd was also wrapping up. A few found themselves going home with each other, and Suria raised a brow at Firbrand at the tea.
"I've found out early on this is one of the best ways to pass the time at such events."
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