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## 20 Felmont 3Y21: Dawnguard HQ, Riverrun, Vyon

Blair — 06/05/2021 11:29 AM

Ry opens her eyes sleepily and grins when she sees Rukiya's relaxed features. As she sleeps Ry watches her, a feeling of disbelieving happiness washing over her. She leans in and kisses Rukiya's forehead, then her nose, then her lips.

DM — 06/05/2021 11:31 AM

She makes a noise somewhere between moan, groan, and hum and curls in closer. She mumbles, "Not yet," into Ry's neck.

Blair — 06/05/2021 12:01 PM

Ry chuckles softly. "Okay," She agrees - for once. Her hands drift over Rukiya's body and eventually come to rest.

DM — 06/05/2021 12:18 PM

Rukiya kind of just melts, relaxing, content, dozing a little longer, safe where she is.

...until someone knocks on the door, letting the two of you know that there's a meeting in the warroom.

Blair — 06/05/2021 12:33 PM

Ry leans in and kisses Rukiya again. "We should get up."

DM — 06/05/2021 12:35 PM

"But I like it here..." After a few more seconds, she does start to stir, though.

Blair — 06/05/2021 12:53 PM

"Then let's stay," Ry says. "Do we really need to be there?" She says slyly, her lips brushing the shell of Rukiya’s ear.

DM — 06/05/2021 12:58 PM

She sighs and says, "Yes," but she doesn't sound entirely happy about it. She maneuvers around so she's lying partway on Ry, looking down at her. "I have to believe that someday we'll have a chance to sleep in together... far, far in the future." She grins and leans down to give Ry a tender but lengthy kiss before getting up to get dressed.

Blair — 06/05/2021 1:01 PM

Ry watches her dress with a smile on her face. "You're beautiful."

DM — 06/05/2021 1:07 PM

"And you're making me regret getting out of bed."

Blair — 06/05/2021 1:33 PM

"Then get back in," Ry says, not moving.

DM — 06/05/2021 1:36 PM

Rukiya walks over to Ry's side of the bed, sits on it, and leans over to give her another kiss. "You're not playing fair.... you know they'll be waiting for us."

Blair — 06/05/2021 1:38 PM

"Isn't part of the perks of being royalty that you're never late, everyone else is just early?" She smiles and sits up.

DM — 06/05/2021 1:39 PM

"Balanced with the fact that nothing gets done unless you tell people what you want.... and there's far too much to do."

Blair — 06/05/2021 1:56 PM

"I know, but a girl can dream, right?" Ry leans in and kisses Rukiya again, it's slow and comfortable. "I'll get up. I just... miss lazy mornings with you."

DM — 06/05/2021 2:01 PM

"Me too."

Blair — 06/05/2021 2:03 PM

Ry smiles softly. "Alright, let me throw some clothes on and we can head out."

"What other plans do we have today?" She asks as she gets out of bed.

DM — 06/05/2021 2:07 PM

"Same as always. Gather information and do what we can to make good decisions with it." Rukiya is slow to return to her own dressing, allowing herself to get distracted watching Ry.

Blair — 06/05/2021 8:38 PM

Ry winks when she sees Rukiya watching her. "Good decisions." She pulls her pants on and sighs. "You think I can start making good decisions?"

DM — 06/05/2021 8:39 PM

Rukiya stands and steps in close to Ry, wrapping her arms around her. "You already make more than you realize."

Blair — 06/05/2021 9:18 PM

"Like this?" Ry steals a kiss. "Us is the best decision I've ever made."

DM — 06/05/2021 9:23 PM

"Mmm.. is it hubris to agree? Arrogance? Conceit?"

Blair — 06/06/2021 1:07 AM

Ry's arms come up around Rukiya. "I don't think so. We really are good together. Even if it is... I don't care." She pulls Rukiya closer and kisses her deeply.

DM — 06/06/2021 9:51 AM

After a while, Rukiya reluctantly - and with great struggle and regret - pulls away from the kiss."We... we really should go."

Blair — 06/06/2021 10:15 AM

"Sorry," Ry mumbles, her eyes still closed. She opens them and swallows. "Actually... I'm not sorry." Ry grins, taking Rukiya's hand.

DM — 06/06/2021 1:30 PM

Rukiya tilts her head up and with her lips a breath away from Ry's, she whispers,  "I really need you... to put a shirt on."

Blair — 06/06/2021 2:32 PM

Ry laughs. "Okay okay." Ry walks to the closet and selects a loose fitting shirt and vest. She finishes dressing and attaches Dawnbringer to her belt. "Better?"

DM — 06/06/2021 2:33 PM

"Depends on perspective," she laughs.

Blair — 06/06/2021 3:02 PM

A moment passes before Ry rolls her eyes. She gives Rukiya another kiss, and says, "Maybe today won't be so daunting or packed."

DM — 06/06/2021 3:07 PM

"Yesterday was... definitely something. At some point, I need to figure out how to thank you for all the work you're doing to keep me together."

Blair — 06/06/2021 3:12 PM

"Thank me? L'auorphiem." Ry pulls Rukiya into her arms. "Are your teasing me again?"

DM — 06/06/2021 3:16 PM

"No, not at all. I just don't want you to think that I've forgotten that you aren't always in the mood, even if I've been needing more lately. Maybe a massage and some quality cuddle time."

Blair — 06/06/2021 8:04 PM

Ryleigh smiles softly at Rukiya. "You don't have to thank me for being here for you, but I'll never turn down a massage and cuddle time."

DM — 06/06/2021 8:07 PM

"It's a date... later. For now, come on... or we're never leaving this room." She heads for the door after stealing one last, quick kiss.

Blair — 06/06/2021 8:26 PM

Ry follows.

## Dash of Cake followed by a little Rae of Sunshine

After some much needed rest and recuperation, almost everyone is waking up in the HQ and getting ready for the day.

When Seir opens her eyes, she finds Gunnloda smiling softly at her. "Mornin' darlin'."

Aurora — 06/04/2021 9:28 PM

"Hi," Seir whispers, unable to keep the awe out of her voice, a small part of her expecting it to be a dream.

DM — 06/04/2021 9:33 PM

Gunnloda leans in and gives her a soft kiss. "I'm still here, sor'odko. 'm not just gonna disappear."

Aurora — 06/04/2021 9:37 PM

"Are you sure?" She asks, almost like she didn't mean to voice it.

DM — 06/04/2021 9:39 PM

She nods. "Not until we're ready."

Aurora — 06/04/2021 9:47 PM

Seir laughs a little. "Okay," she whispers and gives Gunnloda another kiss.

DM — 06/04/2021 9:51 PM

Gunnloda chuckles through another kiss. "Much as I'd love t'spend days in bed with you... I feel like answers might help ease your worries, and tellin' everyone at once means not wastin' time I could spend with you explain' it again."

Aurora — 06/04/2021 9:59 PM

"I guess so," Seir murmurs flopping onto the bed, with a groan.

DM — 06/04/2021 10:00 PM

She chuckles. "Well, we might have time 'fore everyone else wakes up."

Aurora — 06/04/2021 10:04 PM

Seir grins, "Everyone knows I don't wake up early."

DM — 06/04/2021 10:33 PM

Eventually Seir and Gunnloda end up spreading the message and waiting in the warroom for everyone to arrive. She looks at all the papers Rukiya's posted on the wall, both for your journey into Ascus and Isonsall and the web of clues from the assassination.

Aurora — 06/04/2021 10:36 PM

"Did I mention Cae's no longer a werewolf?" Seir says with a little bit of excitement as they wait for everyone.

DM — 06/04/2021 10:37 PM

Gunnloda turns from the board to smile at Seir. "Li'l bit. How'd it happen?"

Aurora — 06/04/2021 10:41 PM

Seir explains, rapidly because of the burst of energy she got from being excited about it. "I'll have to thank Gylfi later for it. I really did not want to kill Cae and I'm glad it didn't come to that."

DM — 06/04/2021 10:46 PM

Assuming you explain that much, she frowns. "Wait... a beast headed demon lord in a maze? ...y'sure she's ok? That doesn't sound good."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 2:54 AM

"...ok that part might still be an issue. But at the time the werewolf was the more pressing issue."

DM — 06/05/2021 6:28 AM

Gunnloda nods. "Well I'm glad they could fix her after I messed up the first try."

Almost on cue, there's a knock at the door and Kendall steps inside.

DM — 06/05/2021 7:39 AM

"Morning, Lucky Charm..." She looks at Gunnloda as she walks to a chair, but doesn't sit just yet. "How are you feeling, dear?"

Gunnloda: "Don't think I'm up t' any long trips or nothin' just yet, but I'm ok."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 7:42 AM

Seir manages to say good morning through a large yawn, at least it kind of sounds like that.

DM — 06/05/2021 7:46 AM

Kendall looks like she might say or ask something else, but doesn't. She sits down, waiting for the others to arrive.

Aurora — 06/05/2021 8:02 AM

"What is it?" Seir asks Kendall as she leans her head down on the table.

DM — 06/05/2021 8:04 AM

Kendall sits. "Just... curious."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 8:05 AM

"'bout?"

DM — 06/05/2021 8:06 AM

Kendall looks a little uncomfortable, but replies, "Memories, mostly."

Gunnloda gives her a small smile. "I still remember who you are," she chuckles. It's cut short though, and there's a furrow in her brow. "Can't... quite remember how we met, though."

Kendall says, almost too quiet for even Seir to hear, "Prob'ly for the best."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 8:17 AM

Seir looks like she's about to comfort Kendall, but stops,  unsure if she wants it. After another yawn she says, "I think I wrote that down too."

DM — 06/05/2021 8:20 AM

Kendall: "Some things are better left forgotten."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 8:21 AM

"Mmm, I guess so."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 10:16 AM

Rae walks in and pauses as she sees who is currently in the war room. "Oh, hello."

DM — 06/05/2021 10:24 AM

There are glances around the room and Gunnloda says, "Hello... are you new?"

Aurora — 06/05/2021 10:44 AM

Rae studies them before she answers, "In a way." She moves around the table to be closer to introduce herself. "I'm Aurae Ilidove, High Sentinel of the Moonguard."

Safi — 06/05/2021 10:45 AM

Hava follows shortly after. They pause near the doorway awkwardly. "I heard there was some news?"

DM — 06/05/2021 10:48 AM

Gunnloda looks to Seir, but Kendall just says,  "No offense, but I think this conversation's just between select members."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 10:50 AM

Seir moves to stand as well, looking at Rae and only a quick glance at Hava, "...What does High Sentinel mean?"

Rae smiles a little, "A few things, but my main position is to--" her eyes flicker to Kendall, unable to guess who she might be, "something of a personal guard to those in high status."

DM — 06/05/2021 10:58 AM

Gunnloda has a moment of realization. "Moonguard guards Moonstreams. The ruling family."

Kendall: "Well, what the hell're y'doing here? Shouldn't you be off with the king or something?"

Aurora — 06/05/2021 11:12 AM

Seir winces just as Rae's jaw tightens. "I take it you are not from around here."

Seir glances at Kendall, "They're um..."

"They're dead." Rae states. "Hava," she nods to the dragonborn, "and I are here because we've been working with some of the Dawnguard to find out who did it."

DM — 06/05/2021 11:16 AM

Kendall's eyes widen. "Oh. Well. My apologies. Seems there's more going on than we realized."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 11:20 AM

"I can guess who you are," Rae nods to Seir and Gunnloda, " but you are not someone I am aware of."

Seir's eyes narrow as Rae keeps talking, going through her mind at what it means for her to be there, but she doesn't say anything, yet.

DM — 06/05/2021 11:23 AM

Kendall: "I suppose you could call me a friend of the guild. Mostly hers," she nods at Gunnloda. "They call me when they're in deep trouble." She chuckles a little. "Or when they just need some transportation."

Safi — 06/05/2021 12:00 PM

"I've been studying the poison that was used. Figuring out where it came from, how it was made, how to neutralize its ...very nasty effects."

DM — 06/05/2021 12:19 PM

Kendall: "Poison? I assume you tried restorative magic?"

Safi — 06/05/2021 12:21 PM

"Yes. The poison seems to prevent all restorative magic from working."

DM — 06/05/2021 12:30 PM

Kendall: "Well... that's not good."

Safi — 06/05/2021 12:38 PM

"Not good at all. Made from ichor of undead, and seems to have something to do with someone named Tzobun."

DM — 06/05/2021 1:12 PM

Kendall raises her hands. "I'm really not from around here. I'm Vatruvian. I don't think I'll be much help in figuring that out if magic isn't helping."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 1:15 PM

Seir continues looking at Rae ignores the conversation around her and she says in a low voice, "I know Ryleigh probably said something to you already, but she is not the one you need to worry about if you do anything to hurt Rukiya."

DM — 06/05/2021 1:29 PM

Ry and Rukiya come through the door.

Blair — 06/05/2021 1:30 PM

"Sorry we're late," Ry says.

Aurora — 06/05/2021 1:31 PM

Rae glances to the door and her eyes land on Rukiya and she grins as she says, "Well, you certainly have a type." She looks back at Seir, "I'll keep that in mind."

DM — 06/05/2021 1:33 PM

Rukiya raises an eyebrow, but doesn't say anything.

Aurora — 06/05/2021 1:35 PM

Seir looks at Rae a bit longer before nodding and looking to Ry and Rukiya with a bright grin. "Morning."

Blair — 06/05/2021 1:37 PM

Ry gives Seir a little wave with her free hand. "So what's up?" She asks, as she takes a seat.

DM — 06/05/2021 1:41 PM

Rukiya moves towards the board. "Which of you called us?"

Safi — 06/05/2021 1:43 PM

Bri plops into a chair.

Aurora — 06/05/2021 1:43 PM

Seir raises her hand and moves back to Gunnloda's side. "We did, but..." She looks at Rae and Hava, "I'm not entirely sure it's things they should know about."

Safi — 06/05/2021 1:44 PM

"Oh. Uh..I can leave?" Hava rubs their snout sheepishly.

DM — 06/05/2021 1:50 PM

Rukiya sighs. "It might be best to keep the two teams focused on the two different issues we have facing us... but I can't say that pooling resources isn't at least a little appealing." She looks at Gunnloda. "They were led here by Vydea to help deal with the aftermath of the assassinations. They know... about all of that, and I can trust them as much as I trust Vydea." She frowns a little. "More than, actually. But it's your call. I don't want to expose your issue without your consent."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 2:12 PM

Seir frowns, "I...I don't know if that's such a good idea. It feels like too many people know already."

DM — 06/05/2021 2:14 PM

Gunnloda nods. "It might be better t'keep the teams separate, though obviously any help I can give you, I'm willin'."

DM — 06/05/2021 2:23 PM

Rukiya nods. "Of course. Rae, Hava, if you wouldn't mind stepping out for a little while... I'd still like to discuss what's happened since we split up, but we need the room for a little while. Maybe meet back in two hours?"

Aurora — 06/05/2021 2:25 PM

Rae nods, "Of course." She'll wait to walk Hava out.

Safi — 06/05/2021 2:32 PM

Hava nods. "Alright. Uh later then." They wave a little and exit with Rae.

DM — 06/05/2021 2:38 PM

After they step out and shut the door, Rukiya asks, "How are you feeling, Gunnloda?"

Gunnloda: "Still a little tired, but there's a lot of new information t'share."

"Guess the most important t'start with is... there's not a lot of rush. I don't feel up t'travelin' right now, anyway, but as long as I don't go near the next ritual space, I won't be sinkin' into any floors or disappearin' on anyone. I can't wait centuries t'take the next step, but I've got some cushion."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 2:50 PM

Seir lets out a sigh of relief. "That's great."

Safi — 06/05/2021 2:59 PM

"Nice that you have at least a little control over it." Bri smiles.

DM — 06/05/2021 3:00 PM

Rukiya: "That's a relief. Where is the next one?"

Gunnloda: "Beyond the Bastion. There's a lake somewhere down there, near (I think bom khorbor but I have to verify)."

DM — 06/05/2021 3:15 PM

Rukiya: "I've seen it. In a vision from Vydea. It's beautiful. There's something above it that glitters like starlight."

Blair — 06/05/2021 3:25 PM

Ry silently watches the conversation, taking in everything and keeping an eye on Seirixori and her reactions to the things Gunnloda is saying.

DM — 06/05/2021 4:43 PM

Gunnloda: "I... also know what'll eventually happen t'me. It's hard t'really explain but I can sorta point at what I want t'be, or where I want t'start. Aim for somethin' small like bakeries or somethin' big like... I dunno... land. But... there's danger in it too. If I were t'aim for somethin' like death, somethin' that already has a god, they'll be none too pleased about it. It'd be a struggle. One of us would have t'change or be killed. But go too focused an'... well... I gotta have believers t'sustain me. Feels almost political... pushin' borders and seekin' favors."

Safi — 06/05/2021 4:50 PM

Bri grunts a noise of disgust. "Don't envy you there. Any idea what you wanna be yet?"

DM — 06/05/2021 4:54 PM

She shakes her head. "Only what I don't want... I don't want to do anything t'hurt Takara. S'pose I'd also extend that to Vydea, so if she's listenin', maybe let her know I'm not interested in makin' an enemy of you," she adds, nodding to Rukiya.

Blair — 06/05/2021 4:57 PM

"You could take Asten's place. He isn't listening," Ry says, trying to keep the bitterness out of her tone. "The people need a sun god that's... active."

DM — 06/05/2021 4:59 PM

Gunnloda snorts with laughter. "A dwarf sun god. That's a good one. Racin' across the sky that some of my people avoid seein'."

Safi — 06/05/2021 5:05 PM

"Isn't that guy an asshole? Would Gunnloda be ok?"

DM — 06/05/2021 5:17 PM

Gunnloda:  "Oh you were serious?"

Safi — 06/05/2021 5:29 PM

Bri snorts, "Isn't she always?" she says in a teasing tone, jerking a thumb in Ryleigh's direction.

DM — 06/05/2021 5:32 PM

Rukiya: "Not always, but this time, yes. It's been on her mind since we met the angel."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 6:30 PM

Seir tenses enough for the people close to her to notice that she did at the mention of beyond the bastion. She listens mostly until the mention of what space Gunnloda might take. She chuckles a bit, "That was also a possibility that I was thinking of."

DM — 06/05/2021 6:34 PM

Gunnloda looks a little uncomfortable thinking about it. "I... will consider it."

Kendall: "Why not something like food or feasting or friendship? Love? Something you already have an affinity for?"

Aurora — 06/05/2021 6:38 PM

Seir tilts her head with a small frown, "Love... I--That might need to be discussed with Takara."

DM — 06/05/2021 6:44 PM

Rukiya:  "It's a big decision, and it's yours to make, but if you need help talking it through, we're here for you."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 6:56 PM

Seir takes one of Gunnloda's hands but her other is fidgeting with the end of her tail.

DM — 06/05/2021 6:57 PM

"Y'ok, darlin'?"

Blair — 06/05/2021 7:00 PM

There's a knock at the door. Ry gets up and opens the door letting Gylfi in.

They're in the same clothes as yesterday and there's a visible mark on their neck. "Sorry, better late then never, right?"

Aurora — 06/05/2021 7:02 PM

"I'm... Okay... Just..." Seir shrugs.

She chuckles at Gylfi's entrance, "Have fun?"

Blair — 06/05/2021 7:44 PM

"You know I always do," they say with a wink. "Fill me in on what I missed later?" They ask Seir.

Aurora — 06/05/2021 7:46 PM

Seir nods.

Blair — 06/05/2021 7:53 PM

They take a seat, reclining in it with their feet up on the table. "Sorry for interrupting." They get quiet.

DM — 06/05/2021 7:56 PM

Gunnloda: "That's... the important parts, I think. Unless there are questions."

Aurora — 06/05/2021 8:36 PM

"I... can't really think of anything that seems... um... important?"

DM — 06/05/2021 8:42 PM

Gunnloda takes Seir's hand from her tail. "I was hopin' tellin' you all of this would help ease your mind a bit. What's troublin' you?"

Aurora — 06/05/2021 8:45 PM

Seir looks down briefly, "It does, it does. I'm just..." she shrugs again. She whispers, "it's not my favorite topic."

DM — 06/05/2021 8:48 PM

"'m sorry, ko'dadir. I understand."

Blair — 06/05/2021 9:19 PM

Ry looks at Seir with empathy.

DM — 06/06/2021 8:30 AM

Gunnloda sighs. "Right... there's also memory. I dunno if it's a matter of new things forcing old out, or what... but I am startin' t'forget things." She glances at Kendall who is trying not to look like she cares so much. "I don't actually have many answers about that. Why or when or which ones, but after I showed back up in the ritual space, some of them were like... second hand. Like I remembered hearing about it but couldn't remember it exactly... and after the ritual, even that was gone. I remember talking about things but that's it. Best I can tell, with Kendall's help, it's mostly m'early memories that went... but I dunno if that's a reliable pattern."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 8:51 AM

Seir shifts, "I can keep writing everything down if you want."

DM — 06/06/2021 9:07 AM

Gunnloda: "I don't know if it'll help... it's... when Kendall was tellin' me about some of the things I was already losin', it was just... a story t'me. No connection, no... emotion."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 9:27 AM

Seir nods, her tail twitching behind her, but she says nothing.

DM — 06/06/2021 10:22 AM

After several seconds of silence, Kendall says, "Well... I suppose that's my cue to step out so you can get on with whatever other business you have. I'll... stick around 'til the end of the day in case I'm needed."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 10:33 AM

Seir stands, a little too quickly, and has to clear her throat before she says, "I'll walk you out and get the others."

DM — 06/06/2021 10:37 AM

Gunnloda stops midstep, conflicted, but just says, "I'd like t'talk 'fore you go, later."

Kendall nods with a small smile.

## Seir and Kendall

Kendall starts to walk away after leaving the room, heading towards where the rooms are.

Aurora — 06/06/2021 10:42 AM

Seir hadn't planned on saying anything, but she finds herself following and asking quietly, "How are you doing?"

DM — 06/06/2021 10:44 AM

"Bout as well as you, I imagine."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 10:48 AM

Seir hums in response, "I know we usually ask you for help, but... but if you need anything you can always ask."

DM — 06/06/2021 10:53 AM

She slows and stops walking, but doesn't turn towards Seir. "Don't think there's much you can do, Lucky Charm. Just... keep me informed, would ya? Think I might just... head home."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 10:55 AM

"Maybe not, but I'll still be--" she stops and doesn't finish. "Are you sure?"

DM — 06/06/2021 11:01 AM

"Doesn't feel right, you know? She doesn't remember how we met. I always thought there was some part of her that just loved me 'cause I brought her back... and if she remembers who I am but not all the ugly past we had, it feels like taking advantage." She chuckles a little, "I'm tempted. A truly new start, like we'd talked about, but... she's got you now, and that's enough."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 11:09 AM

"Bullshit," Seir grinds out. "Why are you so set on punishing yourself? Does that mean I should just leave too because she's-she's- going to eventually forget me?" She chokes up but she keeps going, "Ryleigh forgot who I was entirely for a couple days and it hurt so--so much and I tried to just-- it hurt more to ignore her than it did to get to know her again."

DM — 06/06/2021 11:19 AM

"There is no getting to know her again this time," she says quietly. She turns to face Seir and she can see the redness in her eyes. "My time is fading fast. I've had more of it than I should've rightly been allowed. And I'm grateful to you not just for helping her find her place, but extending that time I had... giving me a second chance. The best thing I can do now is gracefully bow out and let you enjoy the last bits of time she has. I'll come visit if you're off fixing whatever's happening around here, but... I can't do much but sit around and wait until there's no recognition at all."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 11:25 AM

Seir's eyes start to get glassy as she starts to get upset or frustrated, or maybe both. She tries, tries to come up with something, anything but she can't and she grunts in frustration and concentration now, like she's trying to control something.

DM — 06/06/2021 11:35 AM

"I'm sorry. I know it just sounds like I'm making decisions for her again, and I know how much that upsets you... If she needs me, I'll always be there, but she doesn't. She needs you. And if I stick around, I'm only going to be tempted to acting like I'd never hurt her because she won't remember it anyway. Think that's a bigger betrayal than just walking away."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 11:41 AM

Seir lets out a watery, short laugh because she knows exactly what that's like. "I'm sorry," she says, as if any of it was her fault.

DM — 06/06/2021 11:45 AM

Her breath catches for just a moment. "Don't be. And I know you don't want to hear it, but thank you for taking care of her. I-- I have to go." And as tears start to threaten, she turns and walks towards the guest rooms.

Aurora — 06/06/2021 11:51 AM

Seir starts to follow again because all she wants to do is make it hurt less somehow. She stops and crouches down, pressing her hands to her eyes. After a few moments she gets up to find Rae and Hava and bring them back to the war room.

## Warroom

As Kendall and Seir walk out, Gunnloda turns to Rukiya. "Seirixori told me what was happenin' back here. I'm so sorry. Is there anythin' I can do?"

Rukiya gives her a sad smile. "I don't think so. They were poisoned, and as far as we can tell, it prevents healing and restoration. They... they already attempted to raise."

Blair — 06/06/2021 11:38 AM

Ry gets up and walks over to Rukiya, taking her hand and pressing a kiss to it. "It's been rough on everyone," Ry tells Gunnloda.

DM — 06/06/2021 11:57 AM

Gunnloda nods. "I'm not sure how I can help, but if y'want me t'stay and listen, I'm here, and if it'd be better t'actually keep the two separate, I can make m'self scarce."

Blair — 06/06/2021 12:02 PM

Ry looks at Rukiya, allowing her to make the desicion.

DM — 06/06/2021 12:06 PM

Rukiya: "If you wouldn't rather take care of your personal troubles, we'd be happy to have you."

Gunnloda looks towards the door. "Think I might need t'wait on that."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 12:28 PM

Rae let's Hava walk in first, she looks like she's talking to someone but no one follows her in.

Safi — 06/06/2021 12:55 PM

Hava shuffles back in.

Aurora — 06/06/2021 1:05 PM

As Rae sits she says, "Seirixori? said she was going to grab something and then come back in."

Blair — 06/06/2021 1:09 PM

"Maybe you should go check on them..." Ry says to Gunnloda. "We can catch you up."

Gylfi: "I can go?" They offer.

DM — 06/06/2021 1:15 PM

Gunnloda stands.  "I will. I should talk with Kendall 'fore she tries t'sneak out anyway."

She leaves the room.

Rukiya: "Thank you both for waiting. We deal with a lot of very sensitive situations that require secrecy around here... but I am comfortable allowing Gylfi, Brimeia, Gunnloda,  and Seirixori into this discussion. They're all already aware of who I am. Unless anyone would rather not be included?"

Blair — 06/06/2021 1:47 PM

Gylfi watches Gunnloda go, then focuses on Rukiya. They shake their head.

Ry: "We won't think any less of you if you'd rather not be included. We understand the risk your all taking."

DM — 06/06/2021 8:13 PM

With nobody speaking up, Rukiya says, "Then let's start with anything we've learned since last time."

## Devil's Food Mini

Gunnloda will go looking for Seir! And if she doesn't find her quickly she'll just cast Sending to ask where she is.

Aurora — 06/06/2021 1:32 PM

She's sitting at the bottom of the stairs. Her head is in her hands and it looks like she's concentrating on her breathing.

DM — 06/06/2021 1:33 PM

"Darlin'? Y'ok?"

Aurora — 06/06/2021 1:36 PM

Seir's eyes are closed and she's breathing slowly, trying to and it's noticable that she didn't even hear Gunnloda.

DM — 06/06/2021 1:39 PM

Gunnloda steps up and kneels in front of her, placing gentle hands over hers. "D'you need help?"

Aurora — 06/06/2021 1:43 PM

Seir tenses until it filters through who is front of her, "Please," she rasps out.

DM — 06/06/2021 1:47 PM

Whispering a Dwarven rhyme, Gunnloda lets the calming magic flow through her hands and into Seir.

Aurora — 06/06/2021 1:49 PM

Seir breathes out a sigh of relief, "Thank you, tor beag." She looks up with a weak smile and red rimmed eyes. "I'm sorry I didn't come back in."

DM — 06/06/2021 1:52 PM

Gunnloda gives her a smile and cups her cheek with one hand. "Don't worry 'bout it. D'you want t'talk about it?"

Aurora — 06/06/2021 2:06 PM

Seir laughs through a hiccup, "I think it's just something I need to get used to."

DM — 06/06/2021 2:32 PM

Gunnloda presses a kiss to Seir's forehead. "Please let me know if y'need anything."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 2:53 PM

Seir holds out her arms for a hug.

DM — 06/06/2021 2:54 PM

Gunnloda chuckles and pulls Seir in for a long hug.

Aurora — 06/06/2021 3:00 PM

Seir relaxes as soon as Gunnloda's arms wrap around her. After a few long moments she whispers, "Kendall said she was going to head home. I don't know if she meant right now or later."

DM — 06/06/2021 3:03 PM

She's quiet for a moment, then says, "Can't say I'm surprised. I'll go see her in a bit."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 3:07 PM

Even after she stops sniffling, Seir doesn't make to move from Gunnloda's embrace.

DM — 06/06/2021 3:09 PM

Gunnloda doesn't move away either. She just holds Seir, running her hand up and down her back.

Aurora — 06/06/2021 5:18 PM

"We should probably go back in," she whispers.

DM — 06/06/2021 5:20 PM

"If you're feelin' up to it, why don't you go ahead and I'll go check in on Kendall. I reckon she's just as much a mess an' I don't want her leavin' without sayin' goodbye."

Aurora — 06/06/2021 5:26 PM

"Okay," Seir gives her a lingering kiss before she gets up to head back into the war room.

## Let's Get That Reunifier Info

Aurora — 06/06/2021 8:28 PM

Seir comes into the room quietly and sits next to Gylfi.

DM — 06/06/2021 8:48 PM

Rukiya: "Rae, I assume Cae made it back to Bellbury with Misha?"

Blair — 06/06/2021 8:49 PM

Gylfi pats Seir's leg as she sits.

Aurora — 06/06/2021 8:51 PM

Seir takes Gylfi's hand to hook her pinkie with theirs, needing a little bit of contact.

Rae nods, "She did. Got a name too. Thurstan Latton, I believe."

DM — 06/06/2021 8:53 PM

Rukiya adds it to the board. "Any idea the context?"

Aurora — 06/06/2021 8:58 PM

"No. She was a little... difficult."

DM — 06/06/2021 9:00 PM

"Difficult?"

Aurora — 06/06/2021 10:19 PM

"I attempted to offer to help her with keeping her daughter safe and there was no getting her to see reason. At that point I did not argue them taking the Baroness to be buried elsewhere."

DM — 06/07/2021 7:04 AM

"I understand."

DM — 06/07/2021 7:43 AM

Rukiya looks at the board, then back at the room. "For the sake of bringing the rest of you up to speed, this is what we know." She goes through each of the cards on the board and the connections you've made between them so far:

- The Reunifiers, a group of people who wish to reconquer Vyon as part of Ascus, were behind the assassinations.

- Aiden Tilman is leading them, which might explain how a fringe group has access to the resources and manpower they do. It is unclear if he is acting under direction of the king.

- The Moonguard and castle staff were both likely infiltrated. One Moonguard named Yellowcrest had a still-bleeding wound after the assassinations. He was tracked to a guildhall for the Hallowthorns.

- Osi, Elyse, and Astra were the only other people in the room with Rae when Nyota was killed.

- Lord Estner has taken control of Riverrun and Connell Barham has supported him.

- A poison was used in the assassinations that prevents healing and restoration magic as well as raising from the dead.

- The poison was made with the ichor of undead.

- A necromancer by the name of Tzobun is responsible for spells like Chill Touch that prevent healing, that may have some connection.

- Cae and Misha are safe and in the forest somewhere waiting for word to return.

- Thursten Latton.... is a name.

Rukiya: "Are we missing anything? Is anything else new?"

Aurora — 06/09/2021 5:42 AM

Looking at Rukiya, Seir leans forward to speak, but after a second leans back and she looks like she's going over something in her mind.

DM — 06/09/2021 6:24 AM

"What's on your mind?"

Aurora — 06/09/2021 6:31 AM

Tilting her head, Seir says, "I think it might be something the two of us should talk about privately."

DM — 06/09/2021 6:37 AM

Rukiya looks very curious, but says, "Anyone have preference about which leads we chase down next?"

Aurora — 06/09/2021 6:51 AM

"It might be easier to split our resources now that there are a few more people involved." Rae says, though she's frowning at the previous exchange. "Checking out where the poison is being produced and finding out who Thursten is seems like the two best options. We've been hitting a wall with the other cases." She looks at the others, "Unless fresh eyes want to reevaluate what we've done to see if they find anything we've missed."

Safi — 06/09/2021 10:47 AM

Hava holds up a claw. "I..might be able to help with that? Someone contacted me recently saying they'd been ...'following' the work of whoever was making the poison. Guess they found the...test victims. They gave me a lead on where to look for where it was made and said they might be able to help figure out how to neutralize it if we can find it."

DM — 06/09/2021 11:52 AM

Rukiya: "That's troubling. Do you know them? How did they contact you? What's the lead-" She stops suddenly. "Sorry, um... continue, please."

Blair — 06/09/2021 5:29 PM

Ry moves to Rukiya's side and takes her hand, giving her a reassuring smile.

Safi — 06/09/2021 6:27 PM

"No, I didn't. They left a message for me back at the temple asking to meet. They said they're a scientist who studies diseases and poisons. They knew I sent out messages seeking information about the poison, but they didn't say how... They said they wanted to share information. I'm not sure if they can be trusted or not, but they said the murders were in Feather Pass, mostly near the river and that the making of the poison likely requires a significant amount of water and a lot of space. They suggested looking for something like a warehouse around there."

Blair — 06/09/2021 6:36 PM

"It sounds like a trap," Ry says, her expression grave.

DM — 06/09/2021 6:40 PM

"What would you suggest, Ry?"

Blair — 06/09/2021 6:53 PM

"We know how the poison is made and who commisioned it. Why do we need to trust this person? What can they tell us that we don't already know?" Ry looks apologetically at Hava. "I trust you, but... you also get very excited about things and this contact... did anything stand out to you about them?"

Safi — 06/09/2021 7:28 PM

"I did consider that possibility. They said they may be able to find a way to neutralize the poison. Unless you plan on retrieving more of the water that was used on Cae, there is currently no other way to stop the poison. The information is very valuable, though I share your reservations. The person had a raspy quiet voice and was completely covered from head to toe: gloves, oilskin suit, goggles...and a mask, like a bird. They said it protects them from disease."

Blair — 06/09/2021 7:33 PM

Ry shakes her head and crosses her arms. "Because that doesn't sound suspicious..." She bites her lip. "Obviously you would have to go... and you shouldn't go alone, but I still feel like this is some kind of trap."

DM — 06/09/2021 7:35 PM

Rukiya: "We don't actually know how it's made, and learning how to make it could lead to learning how to UNmake it. Or just finding out if they have more, stopping it from being used further. That kind of poison... it's far more dangerous than any poison should be. If we can stop more from being made..."

Blair — 06/09/2021 7:37 PM

Ry starts to pace. "So you want to follow this..." She sounds worried. "We don't know anything about this contact and it makes me very uncomfortable."

Safi — 06/09/2021 7:39 PM

"On that we agree. I certainly wouldn't say no to some protective company. Just in case."

Aurora — 06/09/2021 7:39 PM

"I can go," Seir says suddenly, "I don't know anything about the poison but I can check out wherever they plan to go." She pauses, "...if you don't mind waiting a few hours before I do that."

DM — 06/09/2021 7:44 PM

Rukiya: "If I understand correctly, we'd have to do a sweep of all the warehouses near the river. There are... a lot. Maybe we can narrow it down first, somehow, or at least try to figure out what we're looking for. Maybe we should invite this contact to meet?"

Aurora — 06/09/2021 7:47 PM

"I can do a quick fly by too," Seir adds. Then she laughs, "This would be easier if my mama were here."

Blair — 06/09/2021 7:49 PM

Ry still looks worried. "I don't like it, but... I guess asking them to meet us would put me a little at ease."

DM — 06/09/2021 7:53 PM

Rukiya nods. "Hava, could you get in contact with them again? Ask them to meet us at the temple, that way we don't bring them in here in case they are a threat."

Safi — 06/09/2021 7:56 PM

"Of course. I'll do so right away."

DM — 06/09/2021 7:57 PM

Rukiya: "I guess that's our plan for today. Anyone who wants to come along, feel free. Anyone else, finding more leads and connections. Seirixori, do you want to talk here or somewhere else?"

Aurora — 06/09/2021 7:59 PM

Seir tilts her head, "That depends on whether you want to come with me to Ardabeh or wait until I return."

DM — 06/09/2021 8:01 PM

Rukiya shakes her head. "Tease. Any particular reason you're going to Ardabeh?"

Aurora — 06/09/2021 8:03 PM

Seir grins sightly, "I'm going to ask my mother a couple of questions... maybe you might have some of your own."

DM — 06/09/2021 8:08 PM

Rukiya's brows pull together in thought. "Can we talk before you go? If only for a moment."

Aurora — 06/09/2021 8:09 PM

Seir nods.

DM — 06/09/2021 8:10 PM

Rukiya tells everyone else they can go, and they'll meet again at the temple in a few hours so she and Seir can have the room.

Blair — 06/09/2021 8:13 PM

Ry hesitates. "Me too?" She asks.

DM — 06/09/2021 8:13 PM

Rukiya looks to Seir with the question.

Blair — 06/09/2021 8:14 PM

Gylfi waves and points to the door. "I'll be just outside."

Aurora — 06/09/2021 8:18 PM

Seir gives Gylfi's hand a squeeze before addressing Ryleigh. "You don't have to go. You're usually included in 'privately'."

DM — 06/09/2021 8:21 PM

After everyone filters out and the door is shut again, Rukiya asks, "You think your mother might have something for me?"

Blair — 06/09/2021 8:26 PM

Ry rubs at the back of her neck.

Aurora — 06/09/2021 8:27 PM

Seir leans forward, resting her chin on her hand, "Not exactly. I can't imagine you're happy with Vydea, but..." She shrugs, "There could be a reason for it all. Or not. I...I don't know, I thought it might help, even if just a little." She then adds, clearly as a nervous afterthought, "Or I could see if Takara can talk to her, but that seems less likely as a possibility."

DM — 06/09/2021 8:32 PM

Rukiya leans against the table and crosses her arms. "I'm... not sure what she could know. I thought they couldn't do much outside their own area... and I can't leave here now. There's too much happening."

Aurora — 06/09/2021 8:42 PM

Seir shakes her head, "It wasn't really for specifics but more of a-a generalization. Mielikki couldn't stop her own people from turning against one another. And because of that all of her people suffered and... well they might as well have no longer existed. And if we hadn't figured it all out--" Seir starts chewing on her lip. "What if it's something similar?" She sighs heavily and shakes her head. "I don't know, I thought maybe you'd like to get away for a couple of hours at the very least. I imagine her influence isn't as strong over there."

DM — 06/09/2021 8:44 PM

Rukiya tilts her head. "Something similar? I'm not sure I follow."

Blair — 06/09/2021 8:47 PM

Ry rest her hand on Rukiya's thigh in comfort. "Are you saying you think there's something wrong with Vydea?"

Aurora — 06/09/2021 8:52 PM

Seir kind of slumps forward, as she continues trying to explain, "No. I'm-- I don't know, maybe it was the only way to stop from all of Vyon from falling. Or-or just less bloodshed in general." Seir shakes her head, "I'm not trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but I also thought the worst of my mother and all of that turned out to be nothing what I thought it was."

DM — 06/09/2021 8:58 PM

Rukiya frowns. "Then she could tell me herself." She sighs and relaxes her body. "I appreciate the offer, and it does sound nice, but I can't go."

Aurora — 06/09/2021 9:00 PM

"Would she?" Seir asks before she can think not to.

DM — 06/09/2021 9:03 PM

Rukiya looks down and doesn't answer.

Blair — 06/09/2021 9:04 PM

"Listen," Ry intervenes. "Rukiya is working through her thoughts and feelings about Vydea right now. We should be trying to support her, rather than constantly attacking her great great... great? Grandmother."

DM — 06/09/2021 9:07 PM

"It's ok, Ry... she's not attacking." She looks back at Seir. "I appreciate that you're trying to help."

Aurora — 06/09/2021 9:17 PM

Seir nods, though she's quick to look down at her hands, mumbling a quick apology anyway.

Blair — 06/09/2021 9:19 PM

"It's difficult for me too," Ry tells Seir. "Just like I can't help the blood that runs in my veins, neither can Rukiya." She sighs and takes Rukiyas hand. Something is clearly on her mind but she doesn't say anything more.

Aurora — 06/09/2021 9:26 PM

Seir's tail becomes visible as it wraps around one of her wrists, but she's quick to drop her hand under the table. "I wasn't trying to--" She clears her throat and quietly says,  "I'll--um. I guess I don't need to go, then."

DM — 06/09/2021 9:31 PM

"Really... it's ok, and if you want to go, go." Rukiya tilts her head, trying to look at Seir's face or catch her eye. "Is there something else wrong?"

Aurora — 06/09/2021 9:37 PM

She shakes her head, keeping it tilted down as she sighs, "No. I'm sorry, I'm-- I think I'm... sensitive right now."

DM — 06/09/2021 9:43 PM

Rukiya kind of half chuckles. "I understand that... you should be with your wife. Make up for lost time."

Aurora — 06/09/2021 9:47 PM

There's a swell of emotion, a mix of joy and heavy sorrow at the same time. "You-- but you need help, don't you?"

DM — 06/09/2021 9:49 PM

She squeezes one of Seir's hands. "I have help. You've earned a break. When you're ready I'll always welcome you at my side, but you need to take care of yourself and her, too."

Aurora — 06/09/2021 9:52 PM

Seir wipes at her face, unexpecting the tears she finds there. "I think we might take Stool and go to Ardabeh for the afternoon if-if you really don't need us."

DM — 06/09/2021 9:53 PM

"Have fun. Take your time."

Aurora — 06/09/2021 9:58 PM

Seir finally gets up and before she leaves she pulls Rukiya into a tight hug.

DM — 06/09/2021 10:02 PM

Rukiya returns it. "Stay safe."

Aurora — 06/09/2021 10:06 PM

"Maybe," Seir laughs quietly, and with a soft goodbye to Ryleigh she heads out of the room to find Gylfi first before looking for Gunnloda.

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