10 Takaramont

9 Takaramont- 10 Takaramont- 11 Takaramont (Back to Logs)

### Major Events

Dawnguard returns to Riverrun.Rukiya tells Ry black half-elves are being hunted in Ascus.

## Synopsis

Dawnguard's return to Riverrun means a lot of upkeep and chores. Urrak reunited with Malica who had paid rent for them, since they were going to be gone too long to make the payment. She's been writing a song about the Moonborn, a legend about a descendant of Vydea who would bring great change to Vyon. Seir and Ry picked up their hat and sending stones from Donny, Sariel was shown around the guildhall, and Kendall brought Danai back before disappearing into the kitchen with Gunnloda. Rukiya then showed back up with news that black half-elves have been going missing or showing up dead, then everyone split up for bed and individual conversations.

## Trivia

* This session was played January 18, 2019

## Returning to Riverrun

6:59 PM] DM: One sentence each, if you please, for how you spent the last few weeks of sea travel.

[7:00 PM] DM: Gunnloda spent much of it belowdecks, much of it drinking, but also teaching Seir some basic Dwarven.

[7:00 PM] DM: Rukiya was also teaching her some Elven and helping stand watch in the crow's nest with her (half)-elf eyes.

[7:01 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh spent most of her time trying to not be sea sick, getting used to her new armor, and keeping a close eye on Seir (who has been teaching her things to say in infernal).

[7:03 PM] Seirixori: Seir's either been clinging to Gunnloda, up in the crows nest with Rukiya, or out in the ocean keeping to herself, and making a couple potions.

[7:05 PM] Urrak: Urrak has been unusually quiet these past few weeks, spending most of her days walking around the deck in between long stints of staying  below deck.

[7:06 PM] Sariel: Sariel was mostly busy with keeping her ship running.

[7:07 PM] DM: After weeks at sea, the Revenge sails into Muyar Bay and up a wide river. There's a lot of sea traffic in the area, but not so much that the crew has trouble navigating. The ship sails past Muyar Harbor and further up the Muyar River until you reach the docks of Riverrun. Docking just outside the walls of Riverrun, the Revenge's command is transferred to the first mate and you are all free to go about your business.

[7:11 PM] Urrak: "Gods I missed feelin' solid ground beneath my feet," Urrak grumbles.  She tugs at a strap on her pack, "Wouldn't mind spendin' a few days in me own bed as well."

[7:12 PM] Sariel: Sariel walks up to the group, "So what's the plan?"

[7:13 PM] Seirixori: Distracted, Seir says, "Ry and I need to go pick up some items we had made."

[7:14 PM] DM: Rukiya turns to Ry. "I need to check in at work, but I can come by later?"

[7:15 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh nods to Rukiya and kisses her. She says something in elven and lets her go.

[7:17 PM] DM: Rukiya replies in Elven and hops down to the dock, disappearing into the crowd.

[7:17 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "We need to stop by the guild hall first, Seirixori. Then we can go to Donny's," Ryleigh says, giving her a small smile.

[7:19 PM] Urrak: "How long we plannin' t' stay here? Before we head back out t' Ardabeh?"

[7:19 PM] Seirixori: "Ok," Seir nods, still not really focused.

[7:23 PM] Urrak: After standing in silence for a few moments Urrak shifts her weight, "Okaaaay, well, I'm headin' t' th' Guildhall. Sariel, yer welcome t' follow. We've a place for ye t' hang yer hat, if ye'd like." She starts off down the road towards the hall.

[7:24 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh takes Seir's hand to pull her along towards the guild hall - since she's distracted.

[7:25 PM] DM: Gunnloda follows along.

[7:25 PM] Sariel: Sariel shrugs and follows.

[7:28 PM] DM: When you return to the HQ, Malica's sitting at a table downstairs, strumming on her lute and writing.

[7:32 PM] Urrak: Urrak walks into the Guildhall, towards Malica. She drops her pack from her shoulders and places it in an empty chair, "Hey, stranger." She smiles lopsidedly, seemingly both entirely  enamored and a little embarrassed.

[7:33 PM] DM: Malica looks up and smiles. She puts her lute aside and walks to Urrak to give her a kiss.

[7:34 PM] DM: Malica: "Welcome back."

[7:29 PM] DM: For Sariel's sake, the HQ is a decent sized two-story building. The bottom floor is largely open with tables and chairs like a big dining room. The bedrooms are all upstairs.

[7:30 PM] Brimeia: "Welcome to our headquarters," Brimeia announces with a wave.

[7:32 PM] Sariel: Sariel looks around curiously, "It's nice!"

[7:32 PM] Brimeia: "I can show you around if you like," she tells Sariel. "I'm sure Urrak has other things to busy herself with." She snickers.

[7:32 PM] Urrak: "Har har, Bri." Urrak says over her shoulder

[7:33 PM] Brimeia: "Are you saying it's not true?" Her smirk only grows wider.

[7:37 PM] Seirixori: Seir heads towards the cellar with some old ass food to give to Stool, that she got on one of their stops in Dhog Lodir.

[7:33 PM] Sariel: Sariel quirks an eyebrow in amusement, "Oh?" and looks over to Urrak, "Yeah, a tour would be nice."

[7:34 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Thank you for taking care of the place while we were gone. It was a longer trip than expected," Ryleigh says to Malica.

[7:37 PM] Urrak: "Wouldn't be th' first time," Urrak quirks an eyebrow

[7:36 PM] Urrak: "It's real good t' be back. Our new friend Sariel has a fine ship but it's nothin' like bein' here with ye," she tucks a strand of Malica's hair behind her ear as Ryleigh speaks, "I should've had Gunnloda Send t' ye, let ye know where we were. Like she said, it was a longer trip than planned."

[7:37 PM] DM: Malica grins at Urrak and taps her finger against her jaw. "She did. Ryleigh asked me to pay rent. She must not have passed along my message to you."

[7:37 PM] DM: Gunnloda blushes a bit. "Sorry. I... it must've slipped m'mind."

[7:37 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia leads Sariel through the first floor, pointing out the few rooms of interest.

[7:41 PM] Brimeia: "The kitchen is here, if you want a bite. Gunnloda usually helps us out with amazing meals. Our little buddy Stool stays down in the cellar. He's some kind of magic mushroom that can talk in your head."

[7:38 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh disappears through the door towards the safe.

[7:39 PM] Urrak: "S'all right, Gunnloda. I'm glad ye let her know." she turns back to Malica, "So, what was this message a'yours, k'rav avo?"

[7:41 PM] DM: Malica: "Just that I missed you and hoped you had a safe journey home." She grins and drops her voice a little. "I wouldn't have sent any thing too saucy and embarrassed Gunnloda."

[7:42 PM] Urrak: "Shame, she turns as red as a ripe tomato when she's flustered," Urrak chuckles and pulls Malica close, "I missed ye too, Mal. Gods know how much."

[7:43 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh returns from the safe and hands Urrak and Gunnloda some coin, before heading into the Kitchen - where Bri is, to give her some coin too. "I'll get the paperwork together so you're officially a part of the group Sariel."

[7:45 PM] Sariel: "Magic mushroom that talks in your head? Interesting..." Sariel turns her attention to Ryleigh, "Oh! Thank you, Ryleigh. I'm part of the group now, eh?"

[7:46 PM] Sariel: She grins a little.

[7:47 PM] Brimeia: "Hey, payday! Thanks." Brimeia nods towards Ryleigh.

[7:47 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Nodding to Sariel, Ryleigh says, "If you'd like to be." A small smile on her face as she heads down into the cellar to collect Seir for their trip to Donny's.

[7:47 PM] Sariel: Sariel calls down to Ryleigh as she leaves, "No take backs!"

[7:50 PM] Brimeia: "Welcome to the club!" Brimeia gives Sariel a friendly clap on the shoulder. "Yeah, we picked up the little guy on one of our adventures. I'll have to tell you that story some time. It was pretty wild." She waves and gestures dramatically with her hands to emphasize her point.

[7:54 PM] Brimeia: "That's about all down here.  I can show you to the rooms next." Brimeia grins and raises her eyebrows. "Get you settled in now that you're planning to stick around and all."

[7:59 PM] Sariel: Sariel smiles, "Sounds like like a wild tale." she pauses to quirks an eyebrow, "I'm sure you can, but I'm ok for now, thank you."

[7:46 PM] DM: Malica gives Urrak another long kiss before pulling her over to the table to sit.

[7:48 PM] Urrak: Urrak takes her seat near Malica, "Definitely missed that." she says softly

[7:49 PM] DM: Malica grins. "I bet you missed more than that, but that's going to have to wait a little longer. I had a couple more ideas I needed to get written down first."

[7:50 PM] Urrak: Urrak laughs, "Aye, true, true. But I can control m'self a bit longer. What kinds of ideas? More songs?"

[7:52 PM] DM: Malica nods. "Nothing ready for an audience, but it's about the Moonborn. It's all anyone's been talking about at the taverns."

[7:54 PM] Urrak: Urrak tilts her head, "Moonborn? Sounds real fancy. What is that?"

[7:56 PM] Seirixori: Seir comes back up to the main room with the others, hand in Ryleigh's. Once there she also takes Gunnloda's hand as well.

[7:56 PM] DM: Malica: "There's some prophecy about the prince who died a couple years ago."

[7:57 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh quirks an eyebrow when Urrak says 'Moonborn', then looks puzzled when Malica explains. "What's been happening?"

[7:58 PM] Urrak: Urrak turns to Ryleigh, "Folks have been talkin' a lot about this Moonborn in th' taverns, Mal says."

[7:59 PM] DM: "There's a bunch of rumors about it. That he's not dead, that he's been seen in a couple different places... there's even one rumor that he's not a 'he' anymore."

[8:00 PM] Urrak: "Those are quite th' rumors," Urrak chuckles a bit, "Folks'll believe anythin' if they hear it enough, I guess"

[8:00 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Her eyes narrow. "That's ridiculous. The Moonborn died when I was 18. People only talk about him now because they wish things were different and they aren't."

[8:01 PM] Urrak: "Eh, who knows? I sure as hells wouldn't want t' be some stuffed shirt royal. Sounds like a right pain in th' ass. I'd figure out a way outta that fer sure."

[8:03 PM] Seirixori: Seir releases Ryleigh's hand and kneels behind Gunnloda, wrapping her arms around her, not participating in the current conversation. "Did you want to call Kendall while we go get our stuff? Or did you want to wait?"

[8:04 PM] DM: Gunnloda nods. "I can do that... It'll prob'ly take her a bit t'get here anyway."

[8:07 PM] DM: Gunnloda dips her hand into her pouch and closes her eyes for a moment, then pats Seir's hands.

[8:10 PM] Seirixori: Seir places a kiss on Gunnloda's cheek and stands, keeping her hands on Gunnloda's shoulders, listening.

[8:05 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "You don't understand, Urrak. He wasn't just 'some royal'... he was *the* royal. The Moonborn was prophesied to bring universal prosperity to Vyon. There were even people in Ascus who believed he would one day free them from King Tilman..."

[8:07 PM] Urrak: "Ain't a man alive what can bring 'universal prosperity'.  Shame this prophesy  got everyone's  hopes up," she leans back in her chair, "Wonder why folks are talkin' about it now though, if th' prince died years ago."

[8:08 PM] Sariel: Sariel snorts, "Universal prosperity? I'll believe it when I see it. There's no profit in prosperity."

[8:08 PM] Urrak: Urrak points to Sariel in a "what she said" kind of gesture

[8:11 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "You can believe what you want, but the only people who prosper now are the rich, the greedy, and the powerful."

[8:09 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Malica, you said there have been supposed sightings? Any say where or when?"

[8:10 PM] Brimeia: "Kings kinda suck where I came from. Double, considering our recent findings." Bri shrugs.

[8:16 PM] Sariel: Sariel mutters darkly to Bri, "Well I'm from Shasem and Kings suck where I come from too."

[8:17 PM] Brimeia: "Really? Hey, me too!" Brimeia straightens with her excitement.

[8:10 PM] DM: Malica shrugs. "I started hearing them a week or two after you all left. South, somewhere, but I'm not familiar enough with the cities here to remember what they were."

[8:14 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I wonder if people are saying he's been spotted in Ascus..." she says more to herself, then shakes her head. "All this talk is just going to get people's hopes up. The Moonborn is a ridiculous prophesy, but everyone believed in it so much..." She looks contemplative.

[8:14 PM] Brimeia: "Don't they always?"

[8:17 PM] Urrak: "Sounds like this missin' prince needs a better disguise," she folds her arms, "But, let th' people talk, it gives Mal some more material t' make some coin with, at least."

[8:17 PM] DM: Malica: "Maybe I can get some more information about it from you? Since I'm not familiar with the topic, but you seem to be."

[8:18 PM] Urrak: "Aye, you an' Rukiya are th' only ones who really know about Vyon an' Ascus."

[8:19 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "There is no disguise. Prince Badru is dead, I remember when he died. I remember how devastated people were," Ryleigh's tone is a little angry.

[8:19 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I know some, but I'm not exactly up t'date on the local gossip. I didn't even know the Moonborn was... born."

[8:20 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia looks over with a confused frown at the way Ryleigh's voice changes.

[8:20 PM] Seirixori: Seir places her hand on Ryleigh's arm, "Ry..."

[8:20 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Taking a deep breath when Seir touches her, Ryleigh calmly says to Malica. "I'll answer any questions you have. I'm not a believer so... I might not be the best person to ask about the legend of the Moonborn."

[8:22 PM] DM: Malica smiles. "Thanks. Maybe later?"

[8:25 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh nods. "I'll sit down with you when we get back from Donny's..." then she glances at Urrak, realizing something, then adds, "or maybe tonight, but yes... later."

[8:28 PM] Urrak: "Is Rukiya comin' back t'night? Maybe ye could ask her too, Mal."

[8:30 PM] DM: Malica nods. "I will."

[8:30 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh shrugs. "I'm not her keeper, I don't know if she'll come here. She usually just finds me."

[8:31 PM] Seirixori: "...can we go now?" Seir asks quietly.

[8:32 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Of course, *homashoc*." Ryleigh starts to head out of the guild hall.

[8:32 PM] Seirixori: Seir gives Gunnloda another kiss, "You'll be ok?"

[8:32 PM] Urrak: Urrak waves to them, "See ya later, guys."

[8:33 PM] DM: Gunnloda nods.

[8:33 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods and catches up to Ryleigh.

## Seiryleigh

8:43 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh is waiting on the steps right outside the guildhall for Seir.

[8:43 PM] Seirixori: Seir comes out a little slowly, looking over her shoulder. Once outside she gives Ryleigh a small smile, "Hat time."

[8:44 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Holding her hand out to Seir, Ryleigh smiles back. "Are you excited about it?"

[8:45 PM] Seirixori: Seir takes it, "Yeah! It might look weird on me... would you wear it even if you don't have to?"

[8:46 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Uh, possibly, " Ryleigh says a little hesitantly as they walk towards Donny's. "I love you, but I'd look ridiculous in a hat like Kendall's so I don't want to commit to it before I've seen it."

[8:49 PM] Seirixori: Seir laughs,"Ok. I don't think it'd fit on my head very well, otherwise I'd love to wear it all the time."

[8:50 PM] Seirixori: Quietly she asks, "Can I stay with you for a little bit? To wait for Rukiya? I wanted to ask if she'd... do something for me."

[8:51 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh runs her thumb over the back of Seir's hand. "Of course. Are... are you ready to talk about what upset you so much back in the forest."

[8:53 PM] Seirixori: "I... I don't know if I should."

[8:56 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I'm just worried about you. You've been distant with me, and that's okay because you've had Rukiya, and Gunnloda, to talk to, but you've also been acting oddly and I'm... worried, but you never have to confide in me... okay?"

[9:01 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods, "It's..." she sighs. "Takara told me some things... things we've been trying to figure out and..." Seir frowns, "I need you to stop looking into the thing with Gunnloda, or mentioning it to anyone else."

[9:03 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh's brows pull together. "So you know what's going on with her..." it's a statement, not a question "...I won't say anything to anyone else."

[9:04 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods, "Yes... I... I want to ask Rukiya to look into a few thing but..." she closes her eyes briefly, "I get the feeling that the people who already know... well, we might run into trouble."

[9:07 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Pulling Seirixori to a stop in a nearby alley, Ryleigh takes Seir's face in her hands and says in a hushed voice, "If or when trouble comes, I'll be here to protect you both. With or without knowing."

[9:09 PM] Seirixori: Tears pool in Seir's eyes as she nods, "I--" it's like she's fighting herself on what to say for a few seconds but then her shoulders slump and she sighs. "Thank you."

[9:11 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh presses a kiss to Seir's forehead, and let's her collect herself before guiding them out of the alley and towards Donny's.

[9:12 PM] DM: Ahead, you can see the bright green DDH on a dark sign.

[9:17 PM] Seirixori: Seir squeezes Ryleigh's hand and leads them into Donny's, ducking her head as she enters.

[9:19 PM] DM: The very small gnome behind the counter looks up as you walk in. "Ah! The finicky druid returns! Oh, and the friend with the stones! Good, good. You'll be pleased to hear that the work was a success! Just give me one moment to..." He hops off the stool and starts digging around behind the counter.

[9:21 PM] Seirixori: Seir frowns with a slight pout, "Hey..."

[9:22 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Don't like his nickname for you?" Ryleigh say with a smile.

[9:24 PM] DM: He pulls the hat out, dusting it off with a quick swipe of his hand, then sets two leather bracers and two metal gauntlets on the counter. "The hat is ready for you. The bracers will require the other half of the payment, please!" Before you even move, he's already climbing back into his stool and flipping through the book to find the appropriate pages.

[9:25 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh withdraws the coin, setting in on the counter. "I do have a question Donny. Are the stones removable? Or is is possible to get them on something else - I... had a change in attire since the last time I was here."

[9:26 PM] Seirixori: Seir grins and grabs the hat placing it on her head. There are a few feathers in it... that are the same color as Seir when she's in her sparrow form trying to fly.

[9:28 PM] DM: "Ha! I see that... it's an interesting design. Yes, yes, see? Here?" And he shows you on both the leather and metal where the clasps are to remove the stones. "What else were you thinking of putting them on?" In the same breath, he turns to Seir. "Just sign here for receipt, please."

[9:30 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Possibly on here," she points the metal belt around her waist. "Or a pouch of some kind?"

[9:31 PM] DM: Donny: "A pouch is easy enough. I can give you a nice leather one that matches your armor for a gold... or I can attach it to a clasp for a belt for five, but it'd take me a day to make it."

[9:31 PM] Seirixori: Seir signs the paper and starts looking around the room while Ryleigh does her thing.

[9:33 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh smiles at him. "Could I have two pouches, the person I've given the other one to may need to pocket it as well. And I think I'd like to have the option of it being on my armor." She takes off the belt and hands it over to him.

[9:35 PM] DM: He jumps down and digs around again before setting two leather pouches, one dark, one plain brown, on the counter. He rolls the belt up and sets it aside and makes some scribbles in his book. "That'll be seven gold and you can pick it up tomorrow. You can take the stones and the bracers now, if you'd like. Just sign here for receipt."

[9:35 PM] Seirixori: "Oh, uh, where can I find books I can write in that can't be destroyed easily?" Seir asks, turning around like she just remembered.

[9:37 PM] DM: He taps his whiskered chin. "S'pose a spellbook might be your best bet for safekeeping. Don't have t'be magical writing in it."

[9:37 PM] DM: "There's a little shop down the ways called Ailith's. She has lots of little things like that."

[9:37 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh does hand the gold over, signs for the stones and bracers, then takes it all and put it into the bag of holding.

[9:40 PM] Seirixori: "Neat, thank you... Oh!" Seir starts digging into one of her little side pouches and eventually pulls out the crystal, quickly brushing off some kind of piece of plant that got stuck on it. "Almost forgot, we found it."

[9:41 PM] DM: "Ah! The Stonespeaker Crystal! Excellent. I'll buy it back for six hundred gold."

[9:42 PM] Seirixori: Seir blinks for a second and then nods, "Uh, sure."

[9:45 PM] DM: "Great! Just sign here, please." He flips to another page, scribbles, then points. He drops back down behind the counter, but this time mumbles some words and pushes a hidden switch, then digs around under the floorboards that pop up. A short time later, he climbs back up with a sack of platinum pieces. "Here you are! A pleasure doing business with you. Don't forget to visit Donny for all your Discount Hextech needs."

[9:45 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh hold the bag of holding out for Seir to put the plat pieces into.

[9:47 PM] Seirixori: Seir signs it and takes the platinum pieces, "Bye Donny!" Seir says, putting the money into the bag and walking out.

[9:47 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Thanks again, Donny." Ryleigh exits too.

[9:48 PM] Seirixori: "Would you come with me to get a couple of the books? Or did you want to go back?"

[9:50 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Of course I'll come with you," Ryleigh says.

[9:55 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh is quiet for much of the walk to the book store. "What books are you needing?"

[9:56 PM] Seirixori: "I wanted to get something I can write in that won't get all messed up if it gets wet or burned.. I um..." Seir bites her lip,"I wanted to write about everything we're doing."

[9:58 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Nodding a bit, Ryleigh rubs the back of her neck. "To... keep us close, when we're gone?"

[10:00 PM] Seirixori: Seir's quiet. Then with a sigh she says, "... yes."

[10:01 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh takes her hand and softly says, "You called me Ry today... I don't know if that a good or bad thing."

[10:03 PM] Seirixori: Seir stops and tilts her head as she looks at Ryleigh, "I.. did?" Her brow furrows and she looks down with a slight frown. "Huh..."

[10:04 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Twice, actually." Ryleigh then smiles. "Maybe you have been spending too much time with Rukiya."

[10:04 PM] Seirixori: Seir smiles a little, "Maybe." With a shrug she adds, "It... is it ok?"

[10:05 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Of course it's okay... why wouldn't it be?"

[10:06 PM] Seirixori: "I... I don't know. I don't like it. Usually. I've... it feels weird, but also... not?"

[10:08 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I allow you to call me 'pouty paladin' ... so if calling me 'Ry' fits sometimes, then that's okay with me."

[10:09 PM] Seirixori: Seir laughs, "They both do."

[10:09 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh smiles. "I suppose so."

[10:12 PM] Seirixori: Seir buys herself a spellbook and leads them both back to the guildhall.

HQ
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[8:33 PM] DM: There's a faint pop sound and the halfling in a samurai hat and Danai are standing next to Gunnloda.

[8:34 PM] Sariel: Sariel blinks.

[8:36 PM] Urrak: Urrak jumps a bit, "I fergot y'all were comin'. Was th' uh...trip alright?"

[8:37 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia waves. "Danai, Kendall, sorry for the wait."

[8:37 PM] DM: Kendall chuckles. "Better'n riding a dog all that way."

[8:38 PM] Brimeia: "A dog?" Brimeia looks baffled.

[8:39 PM] DM: Kendall: "Aye, I have a big riding dog named Rimands."

[8:39 PM] Urrak: "I'd imagine so. Welcome t' Riverrun, ye two," Urrak places a hand on Malica's knee, "I'm sure Bri would be happy t' show ye where ye can sleep, if yer stayin' here, that is."

[8:40 PM] DM: Danai smiles. "Thank you. And thank you, Kendall, for your hospitality."

[8:40 PM] DM: Kendall goes to wave her off, then remembers she's blind. "It was my pleasure."

[8:42 PM] Urrak: "Aye, thank ye Kendall. I know it was a bit of an imposition t' have Danai in yer care fer so long."

[8:42 PM] Brimeia: "Thanks again, Kendall."

[8:43 PM] DM: Kendall: "It was nothing. We had a good time just drinking tea and sitting in the park like two old ladies."

[8:44 PM] Urrak: "Sounds nice. I gotta say I'm excited fer those quiet years."

[8:44 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia turns to Danai. "Would you like to stay here with us? There's plenty of space in the hall. Some empty rooms upstairs."

[8:45 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles. "That was the plan, anyway."

[8:46 PM] Sariel: Sariel stands there awkwardly looking between the new comers.

[8:46 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Oh, where are our manners? Sariel, this is Malica, Kendall, and Danai."

[8:47 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Malica's one of our group. She does illusions. Kendall's... an old friend of mine, and Danai's from Cusmasir."

[8:47 PM] Sariel: Sariel nods her head, "A pleasure to meet you."

[8:48 PM] Brimeia: "She took care of me when I was little." Bri smiles and pats Danai's arm gently.

[8:51 PM] Urrak: "Malica's also quite th' songstress, maybe she can play ye somethin' later, if ye ask real nice," Urrak leans forward and kisses Malica on the forehead.  "Kendall,  are ye stayin' a spell? I can put th' kettle on."

[8:52 PM] Sariel: "Oh a songstress? I may have to take you up on that."

[8:55 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Actually, I was about to put on some tea..." She looks at Kendall. "If you'd like t'keep me company while it boils?"

[8:56 PM] DM: Kendall nods. "Of course, dear. Danai, I trust these folks'll keep you entertained."

[8:58 PM] DM: Danai sets her backpack down as Kendall and Gunnloda disappear into the kitchen. She turns towards where she thinks Bri is. "I hope you didn't have much more trouble after the Hydra."

[9:01 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia reaches out to take Danai's hand. "Trouble? Bah, nothing we couldn't handle," she answers in her brightest voice. No sense in worrying her over things already done and gone.

[9:03 PM] Urrak: "Bri, we all nearly died," Urrak chuckles, "But aye, as ye can see, we're alive an' well.  After th' attack, we only got in a couple more scraps before headin' back on Sariel's 'Revenge'."

[9:03 PM] DM: Danai smiles and taps her temple. "I *can't* see, actually, but I'll take your word for it."

[9:04 PM] Urrak: Urrak turns a bright red, "Shit, shit sorry, I...figure o' speech..."

[9:05 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia glares at Urrak when she contradicts her, but just shakes her head before turning back to Danai. "We did learn some interesting stuff though... about me."

[9:06 PM] DM: Danai: "Why don't you help me find a seat and you can let me know... if you want to. I don't want to take up the rest of your night."

[9:09 PM] Brimeia: "Nonsense, I'd love to chat with you." Brimeia takes Danai's hand and leads her to a chair nearby, helping her gently into it.

[9:10 PM] DM: She sits.

[9:10 PM] Brimeia: "All beautiful women are welcome to join us, Sariel. Or I could point you in the direction of somewhere more lively if you must leave us."

[9:12 PM] Urrak: Urrak chuckles at Bri's attempts, "Aye I'm sure Bri could show ye some real lively places here. Though, Mal might know a bit more about th' nightlife out in Riverrun proper. An' we jus' got paid..." she winks at Malica, a corny smile on her lips.

[9:13 PM] Sariel: "I'm happy to stay, thank you." Sariel takes a seat

[9:16 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia flashes the captain her most winning smile, then takes a seat by Danai. "Before I tell you all the stuff we learned, Danai... how much did you know about me? About where I came from?"

[9:17 PM] DM: Danai: "We suspected that you weren't Lapis's... and you came from Halolis. We thought you were the king's."

[9:19 PM] Brimeia: "You were right."

[9:21 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia thinks a moment. "Why didn't you say anything?"

[9:22 PM] DM: Danai: "When you found me in Cusmasir? I did... the loud metal one had the same idea. I agreed."

[9:24 PM] Urrak: Urrak leans on the table on her folded arms. "An' even if she'd told ye as a kid, what would it have mattered? Ye were a baby, given up by yer father. Trapped in a godsdamned basement. Knowin' ye were a child of Cromatis...it ain't like ye were ever destined fer th' throne. What was important is that ye survived. N-not t' put words in yer mouth, Danai."

[9:24 PM] Brimeia: "Before, I mean."

[9:25 PM] DM: Danai: "It would've only made your life harder. I'm sorry... I tried to shield you from what I could."

[9:25 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia turns toward Urrak. "Not the throne, I don't care about that." She sounds disgusted by the very idea.

[9:27 PM] Brimeia: "That's...that's ok. Urrak's right, I guess. It wouldn't have really mattered. 'Sold to a devil for power' isn't really a step up from  'dirty secret locked in a basement'. It was just... a shock, that's all."

[9:28 PM] Urrak: "I'm sorry t' put it so bluntly, Bri. I've no idea how ye feel about all this, but I know that even though ye've been through all this, ye've come out so much better than yer shit, shit father."

[9:28 PM] DM: Danai frowns. "Sold to a what now?"

[9:31 PM] Brimeia: "A devil. Guess that part's news to you, huh?"

[9:32 PM] Urrak: "Bri yer, yer not a  devil," Urrak can't quite meet her eyes, "Y-yer not a devil. Yer jus' different."

[9:32 PM] Brimeia: "That's not really a high bar there," Brimeia answers Urrak with a laugh.

[9:35 PM] Urrak: "I mean it, Bri. I know we've had some...conflicts, but yer more a victim than a cause. There's a lot of shitty fathers out there, but their sins ain't a reflection on ye." Urrak signs and leans back in her seat. "It's...so fucked how a power hungry asshole fucked yer family fer generations. Ain't right."

[9:38 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia shrugs. "Eh. Dear ol' Dad probably deserved it too, considering. But I meant turning out being better than him. I don't think that's too hard."

## More Moonborn talk

[9:39 PM] DM: The door opens and Rukiya steps in with a knock. She glances around. "Sorry to interrupt. Did Ry already go home?"

[9:40 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia blinks over at Rukiya when she enters. "Ryleigh? She just went to the store with Seirixori. I don't think they've gotten back yet."

[9:43 PM] Urrak: "Aye, they went t' go pick up th' hat Seirixori commissioned. I'm sure they'll be back soon," Urrak pauses a moment, "Hey, would ye know anythin' about th' Moonborn? Malica's been hearin' a lot about him around town."

[9:46 PM] DM: Rukiya shuts the door behind her. "Well, yeah... everyone around here has. That's actually why I'm looking for Ryleigh."

[9:47 PM] Brimeia: "She seemed kinda mad about it for some reason." Brimeia shrugs.

[9:50 PM] Urrak: "She didn't seem t' know much more than th' rest o' th' city, but y'know her, she's great at keepin' things t' herself. It's jus' weird y'know? All these rumors that th' prince is still alive, hidin'. People think they've seen th' guy too. Mal was sayin' that some folk think he's even changed int'a another gender er somethin'. I've personally known a couple folk like that, but I bet rich folk have it easier when switchin'. Better magic er however ye manage it." Urrak waves a hand, "But I'm jus' thinkin' out loud. I'm sure Ryleigh has her own thoughts about it all."

[9:54 PM] DM: Rukiya moves into the room and takes a seat. "It's more than just rumors." She pauses like she's not sure if she should continue, but does anyway. "Apparently people who fit the description have been going missing and some have turned up dead."

[9:55 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia, not particularly interested in the prince talk, had turned away to get back to Danai but turns back again when Rukiya finishes. "Dead? Why?"

[9:56 PM] Urrak: "Aye, seems like folks would want their supposed 'Savior' alive."

[9:57 PM] DM: Rukiya: "The common people might, but it's not unthinkable to say not everyone feels the same way."

[9:58 PM] Urrak: "I suppose...Maybe it's my inexperience with royalty, but wouldn't ye have t' take out th' whole line t' usurp a throne? That's th' only reason I can think of t' kill a Moonstream."

[10:02 PM] DM: Rukiya: "There's a lot of reasons to assassinate someone that don't include taking the throne... but if that were the end goal, and the Moonborn was still out there, they'd have to get him too."

[10:02 PM] Brimeia: "Whoever it is must be desperate, killing people off without even knowing if they've got the right guy. ...gal?" Brimeia just shrugs again.

[10:03 PM] Urrak: "Poor kid jus' wants t' live his own life. I can't imagine th' weight on his shoulders...." Urrak says softly.

[10:05 PM] DM: Rukiya: "It'd probably be hard to prove one way or the other. Might just be covering their bases or just trying to scare people."

[10:05 PM] Urrak: "Fuckers. I can't see why they can't jus' leave well enough alone."

[10:06 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia huffs. "Ryleigh told us about that big prophecy thing, but I still don't see why everyone's so fussed about this moon prince."

[10:07 PM] Urrak: "People want t' believe that better times are ahead. Th' world is tough enough. It helps t' have some hope I guess, however misplaced."

[10:08 PM] Brimeia: "Royalty is stupid."

[10:09 PM] DM: Rukiya sighs. "I'm sure Ry's told you all about what Ascus is like... especially to people who are different. The first Moonborn was supposedly Vydea's son... the moon goddess. He was the one who fought Ascus and made Vyon a country where you wouldn't be killed or enslaved just for being red or green. The next Moonborn was supposed to bring in the next big change. When he died... it killed a lot of hope."

[10:12 PM] Urrak: Urrak whistles, "Shame, really. From what I've heard about Ascus, th' place needs  a hell o' a lot'a change. "

[10:12 PM] Brimeia: "Hmm. Well, I guess that's not so bad."

[10:12 PM] Brimeia: "Er, the royal legacy or whatever, I mean."

[10:15 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: The door opens and Ryleigh walks in, holding Seir's hand.

[10:16 PM] Urrak: "Hey, Ry, Seirixori," Urrak stretches, "Y'get th' hat? That's what th' enchanter was makin' fer ye, right?"

[10:17 PM] Seirixori: Seir tilts her head, hat clearly visible on top, "Nope, no hat."

[10:17 PM] Urrak: "Bummer," Urrak chuckles

[10:18 PM] DM: Rukiya looks to Ryleigh, her mouth turned in a half-frown. "I was just telling them the news..."

[10:18 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia laughs. "That's some hat. We were just talking about that moon prince guy."

[10:21 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "About the Moonborn rumors? We were discussing the prophecy when I left," it's said with clear insincerity.

[10:21 PM] Seirixori: Seir squeezes Ryleigh's hand.

[10:21 PM] Urrak: "Rukiya happened by, seemed like a good time t' ask what she knew about it."

[10:22 PM] DM: She shakes her head. "People are dying, Ry. People who 'fit the description.'"

[10:23 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh's brows pull together at the news and her eyes narrow. "As in... they're being targeted?"

[10:25 PM] DM: Rukiya nods. "Best guess. Not that there's a lot of Shetai-descended half-elves, but pretty much anyone with darker skin and slightly pointed ears is being advised to be on alert."

[10:26 PM] Urrak: "Rukiya, is it safe fer ye t' be here then?"

[10:27 PM] DM: She sort of dismissively waves her hand. "I can handle myself."

[10:28 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh glares at Urrak. "Obviously its safe for her to be in our guild hall. None of us are going to kill her. I suppose one of you could try."

[10:28 PM] Seirixori: Seir coughs over a laugh.

[10:28 PM] Brimeia: "Nah, even I know she can kick my ass," Brimeia laughs.

[10:29 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Is there any news of who's doing the abductions or where?" She asks Rukiya.

[10:30 PM] Urrak: "I wasn't sayin' here, and I know she could kick my ass as well," Urrak laughs. "I meant in Vyon, clearly."

[10:33 PM] DM: Rukiya: "Nothing solid. Just a list of people up and down the Spine. Nothing this far north yet. Closest one to here was in Ashetin."

[10:34 PM] Urrak: Urrak straightens up in her chair, "I guess there's no use in worryin'. It'd be like worryin' about Mal, both o' ye can take care of yerselves."

[10:35 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh's face is still grave, but she nods then turns to mouth something to Seir.

[10:37 PM] Seirixori: Seir frowns and looks towards the kitchen, let's out a audible breath... and nods slowly.

[10:37 PM] DM: Rukiya rolls her eyes at Ryleigh.

[10:39 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh just gives Rukiya a partially pointed look.

[10:39 PM] DM: Danai: "It got quiet in here."

[10:39 PM] Urrak: "Ryleigh's bein' weird." Urrak chuckles, "It's nothin' new."

[10:40 PM] DM: Rukiya chuckles. "You can still ask. I'm a grown up who can make her own decisions. Write it down for me if you need to."

[10:40 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Crossing her arms, Ryleigh huffs a bit.

[10:41 PM] Seirixori: Seir shakes her head quickly, "No, that's... that's not a good idea, but..." Seir raises an eyebrow and then starts mouthing words to Rukiya, grinning a little at Ryleigh as she does.

[10:44 PM] DM: Rukiya nods. "I'll let you know."

[10:43 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia rolls her eyes at whatever weird secret conversation is happening and turns to Danai. "They're just all making eyes at each other," she grumbles though there's humor in her tone.

[10:44 PM] Brimeia: "Should we leave you... three alone or something?"

[10:44 PM] Urrak: "Right....well if we're gonna be awkward, I can make it so much worse."

[10:44 PM] Urrak: Urrak starts to lean towards Malica

[10:45 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods her thanks and snorts at Urrak, "You know that doesn't bother me."

[10:46 PM] Urrak: "It bothers Ryleigh," Urrak chuckles as she kisses Malica's neck.

[10:47 PM] Seirixori: "It's not really awkward, just a little rude." Seir says, looking towards the kitchen again. "Especially because we eat in here."

[10:47 PM] Urrak: "Oh don't worry, we can clean up afterwards"

[10:48 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh raises an eyebrow at Urrak comment. "Yes... affection definitely bothers me," she says sarcastically.

[10:48 PM] Seirixori: Seir smirks, "Really? Then I guess I could just call Gunnloda in here and we can join you."

[10:49 PM] Urrak: Urrak can't hold her raucous laughter anymore, "Alright alright you win, no orgies t'night. Not in front of our guests."

[10:50 PM] Sariel: Sariel chuckles.

[10:51 PM] Seirixori: "Guests are the reason for the orgies, Urrak." Seir laughs, "Besides, I think there's only one guest here... unless these two don't want to stay anymore."

[10:53 PM] Urrak: Urrak's laugh gets louder, "I apologize if that's th' case."

[10:56 PM] Seirixori: Seir heads towards the kitchen but stops halfway there and forces herself to sit.

[10:58 PM] Urrak: "Gunnloda an' Kendall are in th' kitchen, if ye were lookin' fer her. Last I checked she was makin' tea."

[10:58 PM] Seirixori: She starts messing with the hat on her head, adjusting it slightly so it doesn't slip. She nods at Urrak, "I'll... wait until they're done."

[11:03 PM] Urrak: Urrak nods, "No worries.  Dunno how long Kendall's plannin' on stickin' around. Not her style t' stay s'long. But, hey, who knows?" She stands and grabs her pack, "I'm gonna turn in fer th' night. Sea travel seems t' have taken a bit outta me. I'll see ye all in the mornin'. We'll figure out what our next move is then, I s'ppose. G'night, Sariel, Danai, everyone."

[11:05 PM] DM: Malica says her goodbyes as well.

[11:05 PM] Sariel: "G'night, Urrak"

[11:10 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh pulls Seir into a hug and mumbles, "I hate that you both can read lips."

[11:11 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: She then walks over to Rukiya and offers her hand to her. "Are you ready to get out of here?"

[11:11 PM] Brimeia: "I can help you to one of the rooms upstairs if you want, Danai."

[11:12 PM] DM: Rukiya takes it and stands with a wink to Seir.

[11:12 PM] DM: Danai: "That would be nice, thank you."

[11:12 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia turns and grins at Sariel. "I could help you too if you like," she suggests in an entirely different tone.

[11:14 PM] Seirixori: Seir grins and says her goodbyes to Ry and Rukiya.

[11:24 PM] Sariel: Sariel laughs, "You are incorrigible. I'm ok for now, thank you."

[11:28 PM] Brimeia: "Can't blame me for trying." She shrugs and smiles again.

[11:30 PM] Brimeia: She leads Danai up to the rooms.

[11:31 PM] DM: Danai takes the bag she had been carrying with her.

[11:31 PM] Brimeia: "Let me get that for you." She takes the bag and Danai's arm to help her up to an empty room near hers.

[11:36 PM] Sariel: Sariel waits for Brimeia to take Danai to her room before venturing up to find one for herself.

## Ryfika

7:31 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh is mostly silent on the way back to her apartment, her head on a constant swivel the entire way there. When she opens the door and lets Rukiya in, Ryleigh peers into hallway, then shuts the door. She quickly crosses the room, checking the window and closing the curtains.

[7:37 PM] DM: Rukiya just raises an eyebrow and watches her. "Ry... we've been gone for weeks. Nobody's going to be here waiting for me."

[7:39 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "What if someone followed us," Ryleigh says, finally turning to Rukiya.

[7:41 PM] DM: Rukiya crosses the room and takes Ry's face in her hands. "Ry... I'm ok."

[7:44 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh's arms wrap around Rukiya, her violet eyes looking cloudy. "Rukiya, you're being hunted..."

[7:48 PM] DM: "I know... but I'm more worried about the people dying because they look like me. I can take care of myself and... well, being hunted isn't exactly new for me."

[8:03 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "It's new for me," Ryleigh whispers, shaking her head slightly.

[8:18 PM] DM: Rukiya sighs heavily. "I need you to focus on the real problem, *minsriellu*. There are innocents dying... and I-- I can't risk going after the cause."

[8:21 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh swallows, nodding for a moment. "I'm sorry... you're right. I'm being selfish." She takes a deep breath to steady herself. "What information did Berolt give you? What do we know?"

[8:24 PM] DM: "A list of half a dozen missing, a handful more who have turned up dead. If there have been any in Vydenia or Riverrun, they haven't been reported yet... as far north as Ashetin, and as far south as Thista."

[8:26 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "So mainly in Ascus," Ryleigh says. "Has any group claimed the attacks?"

[8:30 PM] DM: She shakes her head. "Not yet. ....I don't know if it's connected, but... you should probably know that I've been tracing rumors of an assassination plot among the nobility here. That's what Berolt's had me working on."

[8:36 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "So conveniently, there is talk of an assassination plot against the Moonstreams and Moonborn sightings." Ryleigh steps away, starting to pull her armor off with more force than what's necessary. "All while innocent people are being targeted and murdered without any proof of who they are."

[8:37 PM] DM: "Ry..."

[8:43 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Does it never stop?" Ryleigh nearly shouts. Fumbling with the clasps on the chest piece and failing to get it off. She groans in frustration and sits on her bed, burring her face in her hands. "I'll go to Ashetin... follow whatever leads are there," she says in a much calmer voice.

[8:52 PM] DM: Rukiya walks over and stands in front of Ry, and pulls her close, resting Ry's head against her chest. "No, Ry... it doesn't. There are always threats. Always people who want to hurt others for whatever their reasons. There have been people who wanted me dead before I was ever born." She leans back enough to tilt Ry's chin up so she can look into her eyes. "But that's why people like you and I fight. There will always be darkness in the world. We have to be the light. But...."

[8:55 PM] DM: She takes a breath and thinks about how to say what she's thinking. "A candle chases the darkness just as well as an explosion... but the candle lasts longer. If you let the fight consume you..." She looks down. "Berolt only knows as much as he does because he was worried for me... because I hadn't reported back. I don't think Whispers is going to look into it, but maybe we can ask him to send someone else to do it."

[9:03 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Do you not want me to do it?" Ryleigh's brows pull together.

[9:07 PM] DM: "Near a dozen people have probably died just because they look like me. Because of *me*. I couldn't..." She closes her eyes and her lip trembles. "If your judgment is clouded because you're too angry or distracted because they're looking for me... I don't want you doing something you'll regret or not coming back at all. I couldn't bear to have your blood on my hands too."

[9:17 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh softly pushes Rukiya back, just so she can continue to take her her armor off. "I am angry." She leans over, unclasping the greaves and setting them aside. "I selfishly want to go because it is *you* who's being targeted." Ryleigh stands, her fingers moving again over her chest plate. "I want to be close to what's happening so it doesn't reach Riverrun." Her chest plate comes loose, and she places it with the other pieces of her armor, then steps into Rukiya's space.

[9:24 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I'm angry because you don't deserve to carry this guilt too. It's not *your* fault, because *you* are not the one hurting these people. But most of all, I'm angry because it's always the same people who are targeted - people who are different. I'm angry because I hurt for you and for them and for the families of these people. It's easier for me to be angry, but my judgement is not clouded, because your life and the lives of other innocents are at stake - and I am the wings of justice for all of you."

[9:26 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: She cups Rukiya's face. "But I won't go... if you don't want me to."

[9:31 PM] DM: She puts her hands over Ryleigh's and closes her eyes. "Promise me you'll be safe. Promise me you'll come back."

[9:38 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "*Fefairrul*, if it's something I can't handle... I promise to come home, or ask for help. I'm not so prideful to hurt you that way." Ryleigh leans in, pressing a kiss to Rukiya's lips.

[9:46 PM] DM: She holds Ryleigh there, lengthening the kiss with a hint of desperation in the grasp of her fingers. When she does let go, she nods against Ry's hands, though she hasn't opened her eyes and there's tiny teardrops suspended in her eyelashes.

[9:55 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I have something for you," Ryleigh says in hushed voice. She doesn't immediately move away after saying it. Instead, her thumbs brush over Rukiya's cheeks and she kisses her again.

[9:58 PM] DM: She takes another second to just soak in Ryleigh's presence before opening her eyes. "The stones?"

[10:01 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Yes." Ryleigh steps away to grab the bag of holding. She reaches into it, but before withdrawing the items, she says, "It's okay if you don't like it, obviously the stones are the most important part..."

[10:05 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: She places the leather bracers and the brown pouch on the bed, then reaches back into the bag and places the gauntlets and dark leather pouch next to the brown set.

[10:08 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I commissioned the stones to be set into our armor, but they can also be removed and put into the pouches there, or hidden somewhere else..."

[10:09 PM] DM: She runs her fingers over the leather and stone. "It's perfect, Ry... thank you."

[10:12 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh smiles, and rubs the back of her neck. "I was a little nervous to give them to you."

[10:14 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "This way they can always be accessible, and you won't have to worry so much, because I can check in at the end of everyday."

[10:16 PM] DM: "Why were you nervous? You already told me about them."

[10:19 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I was nervous... because of what they represent... to me... not that they have to represent anything more than communication with your girlfriend to you."

[10:22 PM] DM: Rukiya turns her head and gives Ryleigh a humored look, like a cat playing with a toy. "What they represent?"

[10:27 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "When you grow up poor, some traditions don't make a lot sense. My family gave bracelets as tokens of commitment. I know these aren't bracelets, but..." Ryleigh shrugs, and stares at her feet, a little bit emotional, but clearly embarrassed.

[10:32 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I wanted us to have a way to communicate with each other, but I also wanted you to have something that shows my devotion to you." She gets awkward again. "Not that you needed a physical representation of it, or anything." Ryleigh sighs and stares determinedly at the ceiling, muttering, "idiot" to herself.

[10:39 PM] DM: Rukiya steps into Ryleigh's space. "Ryleigh... there's nothing I can say that will equal the weight of this so... would you help me put them on?" She presses the new bracers into Ryleigh's hand.

[10:46 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh takes one of the bracers. Her hands are incredibly steady as she slips it onto Rukiya's arm, carefully lacing it, before she does the same with the other. Once they're on, Ryleigh's fingertips glide over them, and she swallows hard.

[10:49 PM] DM: Rukiya catches Ryleigh's hand and pulls it up to press a kiss to Ry's fingers. "They're perfect, Ry."

[10:59 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Smiling, Ryleigh whispers, "I love you, *l'auorphiem*." Then she adds, "Kiss me."

[11:06 PM] DM: Rukiya pushes up on her toes to kiss her, wrapping her arms around her neck then pulling her down until they topple over onto the bed. "I love you too, Ryleigh Alastair."

## Seir and Takara

[11:15 PM] Seirixori: Seir interrupts Gunnloda to tell her where she's going and then heads out to the little park, leaning against a tree and taking a few deep breaths, enjoying the not ocean air.

[11:16 PM] DM: Just so you know, if you did poke your head in there, you'd see Gunnloda basically in tears with Kendall sitting next to her, rubbing her back trying to comfort her.

[11:22 PM] Seirixori: Seir would hesitate then and just go, hoping she won't take too long.

[11:24 PM] DM: Takara's voice comes from her side. "Enjoying land, I see."

[11:28 PM] Seirixori: "It's... comforting."

[11:35 PM] Seirixori: "I have, possibly, a strange question."

[11:36 PM] DM: Seir can hear the smile in her voice. "Aren't they all these days?"

[11:38 PM] Seirixori: "It would seem so, yes." She turns to look at Takara, "Is it possible to enter or find a god's realm?"

[11:42 PM] DM: She's in her more human-like form, standing a few feet away like she has been the last couple times she's talked to her. "As a mortal or a god?"

[11:50 PM] Seirixori: "Mortal."

[11:51 PM] DM: She lowers her head slightly like she knows she's delivering bad news. "Only by being accepted into that heaven, and once there, the only way out is to be raised again. They cannot travel between them."

[11:52 PM] Seirixori: Seir closes her eyes and nods, "Couldn't be that easy could it?"

[11:59 PM] DM: Takara stays silent.

[12:02 AM] Seirixori: "I asked a friend to see if they can find anything about a god's ascension. Maybe she can find something the others can't."

[12:04 AM] DM: "Perhaps."

[12:08 AM] Seirixori: "And I asked Ryleigh, the Asten one, to stop asking around. I... imagine more people knowing won't exactly be good for us." She says, and it's all kind of detached, Seir staring at nothing in front of her.

[12:09 AM] DM: "Can I ask what you plan to do?"

[12:14 AM] Seirixori: "I don't know yet." She whispers, looking back at Takara, the tears filling her eyes again, but they don't fall. "I was hoping to try and find out a little more before... before I told her. To- to ask what she wants to do."

[12:19 AM] DM: Takara nods. "Be careful. I worry Betrex may become impatient. Do not trust her champion. It may be a good habit to be wary of any champions until..... We may not be able to act directly but our champions are under no such restrictions."

[12:20 AM] Seirixori: "I don't think any of us trusted her champion the moment we saw her." Seir laughs a little. "Is... is Moki still ok?"

[12:26 AM] DM: She steps forward and rests her hand on Seir's shoulder. "So long as you trust me, you can trust him."

[12:29 AM] Seirixori: Seir studies her for a moment and nods, "Okay... thank you." She takes Takara's hand and squeezes it gently. She stands and leaves without saying anything else.

[12:59 AM] Seirixori: She heads back to the guildhall and sits at the table so she's facing the kitchen. To stop herself from interrupting, Seir starts writing in the spell book.

## Kennlodori

1:54 PM] DM: She's barely opened her book when she hears Kendall's voice in her head. "Hey there, Lucky Charm... I've got a slightly tipsy dwarf in the kitchen that can't stop talking about her wife. Gonna be back soon?"

[2:03 PM] Seirixori: "Yes," Seir responds, shuts the book and heads to the kitchen.

[2:13 PM] DM: Gunnloda and Kendall are sitting at the small table Gunnloda likes to use for cooking breaks and tea. Gunnloda's eyes are rimmed in red and slightly unfocused as she looks to the door when it opens. She smiles softly, looking a little embarrassed. Her cheeks are splotchy and Seir knows it's a result of crying.

Kendall: "That was fast."

[2:30 PM] Seirixori: Seir immediately goes to Gunnloda's side, "I just got back... again when you sent the message." She runs her hand over Gunnloda's hair, "Hello, mo cuishle."

[2:33 PM] DM: Gunnloda leans her head against Seir. "Missed you."

[2:37 PM] DM: Kendall nods at a large mug sitting on her own side of the table along with two teacups. "Had a couple while she was talking."

[2:53 PM] Seirixori: "Missed you, too," Seir whispers with a kiss. She takes the seat Kendall vacated, her tail wrapping around Gunnloda's waist and she takes her hand. Seir nods to Kendall, "... thank you for... being here."

[3:00 PM] DM: Kendall nods as she clears the cups from the table and sets them on the counter. "Of course... I'll always be here when she asks." She pauses for a moment, but turns back to the pair with uncertainty about the topic on her face. "She was catching me up on everything. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know. Either of you."

[3:08 PM] Seirixori: Seir looks down briefly and with an almost mocking laugh she says, "From what I keep being told, I'm not sure there's much to do to help me. But..." Seir glances to Gunnloda before looking back at Kendall, her face serious, "If you're both willing, coming by a little more often might be nice."

[3:09 PM] DM: Gunnloda laughs a little at Kendall's expression. "See, I told ya. Her idea."

[3:18 PM] Seirixori: Seir tilts her head, mildly confused. "You're welcome here, whenever you'd like. Or wherever we end up being. It'd be nice to see you when we aren't desperate for some help."

[3:21 PM] DM: Kendall nods a little. "I'd like that."

[3:25 PM] Seirixori: Chuckling, Seir says, "I'm sure Gunnloda would too." she squeezes Gunnloda's hand.

[3:28 PM] DM: Gunnloda nods and says to Seir, "I told 'er what y'said t'me. Don't think she believed me, though."

[3:34 PM] Seirixori: She laughs, eyes a little watery, "No? I wasn't entirely sure you believed me completely."

[3:44 PM] DM: Gunnloda laughs a little. "Maybe... but I love you and I still love you," she says shifting her gaze to Kendall. "And it's different and it'll take getting used to and I want y'both t'be happy."

Kendall shakes her head, but there's the hint of a smile on her lips. "Maybe we should talk about this some other time when you're not so pickled."

[3:54 PM] Seirixori: Seir closes her eyes and it takes her a few moments to open them again, trying not to tear up, "Might be a good idea."

[3:57 PM] DM: Kendall gives Seir a curious look then agrees. "Should probably get you off to bed... but I'd like a word with your sober half, if possible?"

[3:59 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods, "Of-of course."

[4:04 PM] DM: Gunnloda sighs. "Fiiine." She gives Seir a quick kiss. "See you upstairs." Then she gives Kendall a small smile as she walks out of the kitchen.

[4:07 PM] Seirixori: Seir watches her go, then turns her attention to Kendall. "Do I get more bad news from you too?"

[4:11 PM] DM: Kendall frowns a little and takes a few steps towards the table. "I just wanted to apologize. Your reaction wasn't exactly... approval. I only told her we'd talk about it."

[4:17 PM] Seirixori: Seir hangs her head, "That's not... it wasn't about that."

[4:21 PM] Seirixori: With a heavy sigh she rubs her face, "I went to talk to Takara... that's where I was. Nothing good seems to come out of speaking with her, lately."

[4:25 PM] DM: "Do you want to talk about it?"

[4:28 PM] Seirixori: "I... yes, ...it's about Gunnloda but..." Seir just trails off, not really sure if she should keep going.

[4:30 PM] DM: "But?"

[4:36 PM] Seirixori: "She doesn't know... and I-- I wanted to find out more before I said anything, but she's...she hasn't really told me much, but I know it scares her and I can't keep it from her." Seir gives a watery laugh, "It's not even bad, not for her."

[4:36 PM] Seirixori: "...well maybe not."

[4:41 PM] DM: Kendall pulls the empty chair aside and climbs into it. "She's never been one to have a proper conversation about things that upset her... but she did tell me as much tonight. I haven't seen her this scared about herself since... well...  then."

[4:50 PM] Seirixori: She shakes her head, tears falling, "I can't-- I don't want her to hurt anymore."

[4:56 PM] DM: "You and me both, dear."

[5:12 PM] Seirixori: Seir doesn't say anything after that for a few minutes, cementing in that she has to tell her wife what's going on... most of it. She wipes the tears that continue to fall, "Did you want to stay tonight?"

[5:15 PM] DM: "I don't want to impose...."

[5:18 PM] Seirixori: "You're not, we have plenty of space. You don't always have to leave so quickly, you know."

[5:20 PM] DM: "All right then."

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