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Felmont 3Y21 -- Back to Logs

## Tridun, 19 Felmont 3Y21: Abandoned Keep outside Bellbury, Vyon

It's been a tense night. Cae has held onto her control as best she can, even managing to slip into a trance a couple times, though never for long enough to really provide much comfort.

Would you all like to tell me what your characters would've gotten up to through the rest of the day and the night?

Aurora — 05/30/2021 12:15 PM

Seir cleaned and prepped the meat, keeping the extra bits for some other time that she can use later. Then she would sit and keep an eye on Cae, though distracting herself with writing in both journals. Also shoved a ton of dirt into a bag.

Blair — 05/30/2021 12:20 PM

Ry would split her time between Seir and Rukiya and guard duty - depending on what needed her attention.

Safi — 05/30/2021 12:20 PM

Bri helped watch Cae, and Hava spent the time scribbling notes about all the info they've gathered so far, asking a bit more about the water they gave Cae.

Blair — 05/30/2021 12:21 PM

Gylfi spent their time with Cae - and obviously Seir.

DM — 05/30/2021 12:22 PM

Misha and Rukiya had a long talk, catching up with each other, Rukiya trying to distract her from the situation nearby.

When morning comes, it's clear, calm, and cold.

Cae's restless, pacing the cage again. Misha and Rukiya are still asleep after being up late talking.

Blair — 05/30/2021 12:26 PM

Gylfi, once they can, will try divine intervention.

DM — 05/30/2021 12:27 PM

What does that look like, and roll a d%.

Blair — 05/30/2021 12:38 PM

Gylfi pulls out their notebook and looks at Caelynn. "Okay, sit still so I can catch your good side..." they chuckle then add, "ya know, all your sides are good sides." Then they get to work sketching Cae, as she was before, back when they were both young and less burdened. They draw the way Cae's eyes didn't look as angry and sharp. The way her shoulders used to be relaxed and confident, and the way Cae's face looked when she smiled. While they draw, they mumble words to Vydea under their breath. ((Using divine intervention, 7))

DM — 05/30/2021 12:39 PM

And what, exactly, are you asking her to do?

Blair — 05/30/2021 12:41 PM

((To cue Cae of her curses))

DM — 05/30/2021 12:45 PM

There's no beam of light, no twinkle of stars or musical melody that plays... but Cae falters, mid-step. Her face turns from fury to confusion and she turns to look at Gylfi.

Blair — 05/30/2021 12:48 PM

"Good news?" They ask, they're expression full of hope.

DM — 05/30/2021 12:49 PM

She closes her eyes and the confusion slowly fades, replaced by a twitch of her lips and then a full smile. "Gylfi, I could kiss you right now."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 12:51 PM

Seir laughs, extremely relieved "I just might do it for you."

Blair — 05/30/2021 12:52 PM

Gylfi grins broadly and does a fist pump in the air. "Yes!"

DM — 05/30/2021 12:55 PM

"Let me out to see Misha, would you?"

Blair — 05/30/2021 12:56 PM

"Of course!" They quickly work the locks and chains and whatever else is locking the cage. They open the door and step away.

Safi — 05/30/2021 12:58 PM

"Well, glad that's resolved," Hava says.

DM — 05/30/2021 12:59 PM

She steps out, stopping briefly to pull Gylfi into a tight hug and bringing truth to her words with a kiss pressed to their lips, then she strides into the next room.

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:00 PM

Gylfi just smiles, looking pleased with themselves. "Part of me can't believe it worked."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 1:02 PM

Seir grabs Gylfi after Cae leaves and pulls them into a slightly longer kiss. "Well, she's not a complete asshole, I guess." Then she trails after Cae to the other room.

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:03 PM

Chuckling to themselves and rolling their eyes, Glyfi follows the others.

DM — 05/30/2021 1:04 PM

Cae doesn't give the bodies in the next room a passing glance and moves straight into the next room where Rukiya's sitting up, awoken by the sounds from the other room. Misha's still asleep. I assume Ry is in here and awake as well.

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:04 PM

((yup))

DM — 05/30/2021 1:07 PM

Cae stops short in the door, seeing Misha sleeping.

Rukiya looks up at her, slowly getting to her feet. "Aunt Cae? Are you..."

Cae's eyes track from Misha to Rukiya. "Feeling much better, thanks to Gylfi." She frowns a little and adds, "I'm sorry for the hurtful things I said."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 1:10 PM

Seir comes up behind Cae with a huge grin and throws her arms in the air in excitement but doesn't say anything.

DM — 05/30/2021 1:10 PM

"You weren't yourself. All is forgiven." Rukiya smiles and leans down to rub Misha's arm, waking her.

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:13 PM

Ry stays silent, standing from her spot and watching everything unfold.

Gylfi walks in a few moments after Seir.

DM — 05/30/2021 1:13 PM

Misha wakes, and when she sees Cae, there's a moment of fear and hesitation in her eyes, until Rukiya whispers, "It's ok."

And as Misha throws her arms around Cae and they hug and cry, Rukiya walks over to Gylfi.

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:15 PM

"You're not going to kiss me too, are you?" Gylfi says with a grin. "Because someone better put out after all this kissing."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 1:16 PM

Seir snorts and mutters, "You had your chance yesterday."

DM — 05/30/2021 1:17 PM

"The days of kissing you are firmly in the past," she chuckles. "But thank you. I can't ever really repay you for what you've done for them. For me."

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:21 PM

"You don't have too. That's what friends do, they help each other."

DM — 05/30/2021 1:23 PM

She steps into their space and wraps them in a hug before stepping back with a smile. She glances at Seir and though her smile falters just enough that only Seir would notice it, she looks away and back towards Misha and Cae again before walking over to Ry and taking her hand.

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:25 PM

Ry pulls Rukiya's hand to her lips and press a soft kiss to it.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 1:26 PM

Seir looks a little confused for a moment, but doesn't say anything.

DM — 05/30/2021 1:26 PM

After another minute or so, Cae presses a kiss to the top of Misha's head and they pull away slightly, Cae's arm still draped around Misha's shoulders almost protectively. "So," Cae starts, "what's the plan? Hunting those assholes down?"

Aurora — 05/30/2021 1:28 PM

Seir shuffles her feet from where she is but she doesn't say anything.

Safi — 05/30/2021 1:28 PM

"Can I ask about how you're feeling now?" Hava ventures.

DM — 05/30/2021 1:29 PM

"The claws in my throat are gone. The wolf is gone."

Safi — 05/30/2021 1:31 PM

"And the burns you sustained to your stomach, the poison? Do you feel any ill effects from either of them?" Hava prompts.

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:32 PM

Ry clears her throat. "I actually know who's responsible for the assassinations. Unfortunately, I don't think now is the best time to strike. We should wait and organize."

DM — 05/30/2021 1:32 PM

"Burns?" She glances at Seirixori. "No, good as new."

Cae: "Wait? It's been almost a week already."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 1:33 PM

"The bleeding wouldn't stop," Seir mutters.

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:35 PM

"It's been several days, yes. Why?"

DM — 05/30/2021 1:39 PM

Cae: "So you're telling me that I'm supposed to just wait while my wife's murderers have time to calmly slip back into their lives like nothing happened?" She looks at Rukiya. "You're okay with letting your parents' deaths go unanswered?"

Aurora — 05/30/2021 1:40 PM

Seir releases a barely audible sigh and slips away into the previous room.

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:43 PM

Ry points to Misha. "They know she's alive and they won't stop until she isn't. They are still unaware of Rukiya's existence." Ry worries her lip then says firmly, "We have to cut off the beasts' head instead of poking at it. "

Safi — 05/30/2021 1:44 PM

"So what are you hoping to wait for?" Bri asks.

DM — 05/30/2021 1:46 PM

Rukiya closes her eyes for a beat and then looks at her. "We will have justice for our family... but right now, we have bigger things to worry about than chasing down individual actors. Your recovery changes everything. It means you can keep Misha safe until we make our move." She turns her gaze to Misha. "Misha... I have to take the throne, but I can't sit on it yet. There's other things I have to take care of, personally... but when the time comes and I'm revealed, I need you to act as regent."

Misha's eyes go wide. "I... I can't do that. I was never supposed to lead more than Bellbury."

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:50 PM

"You can," Ry says with a small smile. "You've spent your entire life learning to put the people before yourself. You can lead. You've been trained to do it."

Safi — 05/30/2021 1:50 PM

Bri can be heard murmuring, "Woah," quietly.

Hava pauses their scribbling to blink up at Rukiya and Misha.

DM — 05/30/2021 1:53 PM

Rukiya squeezes Ry's hand and gives her a smile. "Ry, can you coordinate with Cae and figure out the best way to keep Misha safe? I'll be back in a moment."

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:55 PM

Ry leans down and kisses Rukiya's cheek. "Of course." She lets go of her hand and moves to Cae and Misha.

DM — 05/30/2021 1:55 PM

Rukiya walks into the next room.

Cae: "Who is it?"

Blair — 05/30/2021 1:58 PM

"If I tell you, can you promise not to go after them?" Ry's eyes look at Cae suspiciously.

DM — 05/30/2021 2:04 PM

Cae looks back at Ry with challenge in hers.

Misha: "Can we go back to Bellbury?"

## Seirkiya

Rukiya steps into the room after Seirixori, but doesn't say anything at first.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 1:57 PM

Seir's leaning against the wall with her eyes closed, a few tears down her face.

DM — 05/30/2021 1:59 PM

Rukiya approaches and quietly reaches up to wipe a tear away with her thumb. She says quietly  enough to almost be a whisper, "Tell me this is about your mama and not your wife..."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:00 PM

Seir smiles a little, "Okay."

DM — 05/30/2021 2:03 PM

Rukiya returns the smile and repeats, "Okay." She lets her hand fall.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:04 PM

"I'm sorry, I..." Seir shrugs, "It's really hard, staying here."

DM — 05/30/2021 2:08 PM

"I know... we'll go soon. Ok? As soon as we know Misha's safe, we can head back to Isonsall." She pauses for a moment. "If you hadn't come... I don't want to think about what would've happened. I know what a sacrifice this has been for you, but I want you to know how grateful I am for you."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:12 PM

Seir takes Rukiya's hand, "I may want to be somewhere else, but I know I'm better when we're together and I would do it again."

DM — 05/30/2021 2:14 PM

Rukiya gives her a grateful smile. "Do you need anything?"

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:16 PM

"No," Seir shakes her head, "Only a moment to pull myself together."

DM — 05/30/2021 2:18 PM

"Okay..." She squeezes Seir's hand. "I wasn't going to ask you to wait longer."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:19 PM

"It's-- I understand if we need to."

DM — 05/30/2021 2:22 PM

"I don't know how much longer my anonymity will last, and I don't want her stuck down there either."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:24 PM

Seir nods and whispers, unable to keep the emotion out of her voice, "Thank you."

DM — 05/30/2021 2:27 PM

Assuming Seir's willing, Rukiya pulls her into a hug.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:29 PM

Seir is but her breath hitches as she lets out a single sob before she hugs back, just managing to stop herself from falling apart.

DM — 05/30/2021 2:31 PM

She holds Seir for a bit, until she's a little more stable, then leans back. "Let's go get my wife and then go get yours."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:32 PM

Seir nods and will follow Rukiya back into the other room, wiping her face clear of the tears.

## Seeing Cae and Misha off and returning to the God Wife

Blair — 05/30/2021 2:15 PM

"I don't feel comfortable with you returning to Bellbury. We left someone we trust in charge but there was a reunifer there when we arrived. I'm certain he was waiting for you to return."

Safi — 05/30/2021 2:16 PM

"So what's the plan now?" Bri asks.

DM — 05/30/2021 2:16 PM

Cae: "And where is he now?"

Blair — 05/30/2021 2:27 PM

"He's in the jail at Moonstream manor, and our current plan is make sure Misha is safe, then we can worry about everything else."

DM — 05/30/2021 2:28 PM

Cae: "She's safe, and will be safer once he's given us what he knows and has been dealt with." She glances at Misha and says, "Grab your things."

Blair — 05/30/2021 2:34 PM

"I doubt he'll talk. I tried to make him when we discovered he was an impostor. I worry that he isn't alone and that the reunifiers will send others - and you'll play right into it if you go back."

DM — 05/30/2021 2:35 PM

Rukiya returns, Seir right behind her.

Cae: "He'll talk... and I'm not just abandoning my wife's home or her body. Misha needs to have time to grieve."

Blair — 05/30/2021 2:39 PM

"Fine, be stubborn. But if she dies, that's on you."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:40 PM

"Ryleigh," Seir admonishes from the doorway.

Blair — 05/30/2021 2:43 PM

"What?" Ry asks, her tone flat. "It's true. I know what's at stake. I've lost my family to these people too. I know what they're capable of and how far they'll go." She turns back to Cae. "So why can't you listen to me? Because I'm a child? I've lived more life in 21 years than most do in a lifetime."

DM — 05/30/2021 2:46 PM

Cae's voice drops, taking on a dangerous edge. "I lost myself. I lost my wife. I'm not losing my daughter. But I'm also not going to hide like prey. I'm a hunter."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:47 PM

"Ryleigh, they were already followed here. Where else can they go? They know Bellbury better than anyone, let them defend themselves where they'll have the advantage. Not somewhere they also have to worry about demons."

Blair — 05/30/2021 2:49 PM

"We don't know who they are? Has everyone forgotten that the Moonguard and staff were in on the assassinations? They're safe here. No one has showed up these last 2 days, they don't know this place exists."

Safi — 05/30/2021 2:51 PM

Hava looks distressed as they try to go back to scribbling in their notes.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 2:52 PM

"That doesn't change what I said. Those daggers had the same poison, they know."

Blair — 05/30/2021 2:53 PM

"Or they were followed," Ry says. Then she deflates and sighs. "I'm obviously outnumbered."

DM — 05/30/2021 2:54 PM

Cae: "We dismiss them all. Trust no one. I'm seeing to my wife and I'm getting answers out of the prisoner. We'll leave town after that."

Blair — 05/30/2021 2:55 PM

"I can get behind that," Ry answers.

DM — 05/30/2021 2:57 PM

Misha slips her backpack on and hands Cae her Oathbow.

Rukiya steps up and hugs Misha. "Stay safe. Stay hidden. We'll let you know when we have something more solid, but we have to go."

Misha nods.

Rukiya turns to Cae. "I know you're capable, but don't underestimate them. They have real power behind them."

She looks over at Bri, Gylfi, and Hava. "We're going to get Gunnloda. If you don't want to come with us, go back to Bellbury with Cae and Misha. We'll be back in Riverrun... soonish. Hopefully no more than a few days." She turns to Cae. "Aurae Ilidove was left behind to see to Bellbury. I trust her. You can too. She'll be seeing to reinforcements, but whether she stays or goes back to Riverrun is up to her."

Blair — 05/30/2021 3:07 PM

Gylfi sort of looks between the groups, their mouth pulled into a slight frown. They rock back and forth on their heels, and they look like their thinking.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 3:10 PM

Seir steps up beside them, "I would like it if you came with us, but I understand if you wanted to spend more time with Cae."

Blair — 05/30/2021 3:12 PM

They smile. "Are you sure? I wouldn't want to intrude on the moment between you and your wife."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 3:13 PM

"By standing there awkwardly like everyone else?" Seir laughs.

Blair — 05/30/2021 3:14 PM

Gylfi chuckles. "I'll come with you then. I think Caelynn needs some time with her daughter and her wife... I, again, don't want to intrude."

DM — 05/30/2021 3:16 PM

Cae puts her hand on Gylfi's shoulder. "Send to me next time you're in the area. We'll have drinks and catch up."

Blair — 05/30/2021 3:18 PM

"I'm so there," Gylfi says, and then squeeze Cae's hand on their shoulder.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 3:21 PM

Seir is getting more and more antsy as it seems closer and closer to being able to leave.

DM — 05/30/2021 3:23 PM

Rukiya: "Let's go, then."

Cae and Misha set off, Hava keeping up as best they can.  The rest of you... gather near a tree?

Aurora — 05/30/2021 3:24 PM

((yeep))

DM — 05/30/2021 3:25 PM

Once in Isonsall, how are you getting up the mountain?

Aurora — 05/30/2021 3:27 PM

Seir will summon big birds for everyone, and she will indeed do it every hour because she can for at least 8 hours if need be.

DM — 05/30/2021 3:29 PM

Ok, then we'll go ahead and say you arrive at the tunnel after a few hours, and then head down into the pit.

As you approach the ritual room, you can see now that it's illuminated. When you get to the entry, you see Kendall and Gunnloda sitting to the side. Gunnloda's armor is stacked neatly to the side and she's just in the clothes she wears underneath the armor. They're chatting and you hear them both laugh as you enter.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 3:33 PM

Seir stops short at the entrance and she let's out a whimper when she sees Gunnloda. She doesn't move right away, like she's almost afraid she's seeing things.

Blair — 05/30/2021 3:34 PM

Ry walks up beside Seir and silently shoves her towards Gunnloda.

DM — 05/30/2021 3:35 PM

Gunnloda looks up and spots the group at the door. Her smile grows wider and she stands, walking towards Seir. "Took your time, ko'dadir," she chuckles.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 3:39 PM

Seir sobs, unable to say anything and runs to Gunnloda. She falls to her knees and pulls her into a tight hug. Her sobs shudder throughout her body and it's only a matter of seconds that Seir doesn't even struggle as her form starts to shift into a small kitten that buries it's whimpering face into Gunnloda's neck.

DM — 05/30/2021 3:40 PM

Gunnloda holds her close. "Oh, darlin', it's ok..."

Kendall stands and meanders her way to the rest of the group.

Safi — 05/30/2021 3:43 PM

"So....I see Gunnloda's back," Bri comments, unsure what else to say.

DM — 05/30/2021 3:44 PM

Kendall: "Better than 'back.'"

Safi — 05/30/2021 3:50 PM

"Guess we missed all the excitement. What exactly happened?"

DM — 05/30/2021 3:54 PM

Kendall: "Lucky Charm told me to send to her, and when she said she was alone, I came to keep her company. Turns out she's stuck in here, but she said she can leave if you lot came back."

Safi — 05/30/2021 3:56 PM

"Oh. She's stuck? How do we help her leave?"

DM — 05/30/2021 3:58 PM

"Something about the big cake looking thing up there."

Safi — 05/30/2021 4:06 PM

Bri looks up.

DM — 05/30/2021 4:07 PM

She gestured to the big pedestal in the center of the room where you had last seen her frozen in place.

Safi — 05/30/2021 4:10 PM

"Oh, that thing?" Bri shrugs. "I think I'll leave that up to the magical experts," she chuckles.

Blair — 05/30/2021 4:46 PM

Ry takes Rukiya's hand and asks Kendall, "how long have you been here with her?"

DM — 05/30/2021 4:46 PM

"How long ago did I send that message? It's... hard to tell time in here."

Blair — 05/30/2021 7:08 PM

"A few days, I think. I'm not sure, everything has been... crazy," Ry sighs out.

Blair — 05/30/2021 8:06 PM

"How have you been?" Ry asks. "It's good to see you and know it's not because we all almost died again."

DM — 05/30/2021 8:07 PM

Kendall laughs. "You didn't?"

Blair — 05/30/2021 9:10 PM

Ry moves her head back and forth in a 'fair enough' way. "At least your didn't have to rescue me this time," She chuckles out.

DM — 05/30/2021 9:12 PM

"Small miracles," Kendall laughs. "So, dear, what was so important Lucky Charm had to go rush off to help you instead of being here?"

Blair — 05/30/2021 9:19 PM

Ry's shoulders tighten with tension and her hand goes to the back of her neck. "I was manipulated into waking up the guardian of the mountain. It broke free and was ravishing Ascus. I asked her take care of it for me while I went to Riverrun. There was a bit of a crisis there."

DM — 05/30/2021 9:20 PM

"That's too bad. Hope everything's ok."

## Devil's Food Reunion

Aurora — 05/30/2021 3:45 PM

Seir's cries don't exactly stop, but she manages enough control to shift back. "Gunnloda," she chokes out and whimpers again, her words failing her.

DM — 05/30/2021 3:47 PM

Gunnloda just smiles, shakes her head, and kisses her.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 3:57 PM

Seir kisses her back, "You're- you-- I didn't want to leave you here alone," she cries.

DM — 05/30/2021 3:58 PM

Gunnloda wipes her tears away. "It's ok, darlin'. Kendall was keepin' me company."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 4:03 PM

"Are- are you okay? What- what happened?" Seir's breath stutters as she tries to calm herself down.

DM — 05/30/2021 4:07 PM

"I'm just fine, darlin'. D'you want me t'help you?"

Aurora — 05/30/2021 4:14 PM

Seir shakes her head, "No, no, I haven't-- this is-- I kind of haven't really cried until now."

DM — 05/30/2021 4:22 PM

She smiles and squeezes one of Seir's hands. "Alright, then." She pauses for a moment, just looking at Seir before she remembers she'd asked her a question. "I was back in that place again... but this time, it wasn't empty. It was strange, to be sure, but... I was just gettin' used t' how it worked when I was pulled back. Found m'self risin' up out of a mountain in the forest, then racin' across the sky back here. Wasn't scary at all... then I was standin' there, at the top of the landin'." She shrugs. "Weren't long 'fore Kendall showed up. Said she'd let you know I was here. I was gonna send to ya, but I didn't want you t'think it was an emergency if y'had other things t'do."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 4:29 PM

Seir wipes her eyes and laughs, "I wondered at first, why you didn't, and then I realized I didn't want you to because it was already hard enough to finish what we were doing knowing you were awake."

DM — 05/30/2021 4:30 PM

"I knew you'd be here soon as y'could manage it," she says with a soft smile.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 4:43 PM

"I missed you, so so much."

DM — 05/30/2021 4:45 PM

She smiles, but there's a hint of sadness in it.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 4:48 PM

Seir rests her forehead on Gunnloda's, "What is it?"

DM — 05/30/2021 4:55 PM

"It's..." She sighs. "It's startin' t'happen. I dunno how long, but... I don't think I'm gonna get t'live out my centuries with you."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 5:05 PM

Seir's eyes start watering again and she whispers, "I guessed as much." There's a little flash of anger, but she lets it go just as quick.

DM — 05/30/2021 5:12 PM

She traces Seir's brow with a soft finger, chasing the frown. "If there's anythin' you want or need from me... I want you t'tell me. I want you t'have everything I can give." Her eyes glance towards the group gathered near the entrance, then return to Seir's face. "Even if it's only reassurance that you're allowed t'enjoy yourself."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 5:23 PM

It takes a moment but her face darkens with her blush and her eyes light up briefly. She looks down first and then towards the group. "I want- that-- it's a little---" she pauses and clears her throat, clearly focusing on the last part of what Gunnloda said instead of the first now, "You said as much when we were seeing the Raven Queen. Do you rem-- was that you?"

DM — 05/30/2021 5:25 PM

She smiles. "Happier'n a rusty in an armory? Just... don't ask me how."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 5:25 PM

Seir laughs, relieved, "I knew it. I don't think anyone really believed me."

DM — 05/30/2021 5:49 PM

She laughs too, then smiles. "I just want you t'be happy. However I can do that for you, I'm happy to."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 6:05 PM

"I-- I think I made a very good friend who will hopefully be around for a long time. Anything else I want... what I want with you-- I-- I don't know if it's the best time." She sighs heavily with a soft chuckle at the end. "As if it will be before you have to go."

DM — 05/30/2021 6:15 PM

"What is it, sor'odko?"

Aurora — 05/30/2021 6:56 PM

Seir shakes her head, "What I've always wanted with you." She places a hand on Gunnloda's face, using her thumb to caress her cheek. She leans in and presses a light kiss to Gunnloda's lips. "You know, a little you running around with Stool."

DM — 05/30/2021 6:58 PM

"A little me?" She chuckles. "Here I thought you were talkin' 'bout adoption."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 7:01 PM

She laughs, "Why not both?"

Then she adds, "My only want is to spend whatever time I can with you."

DM — 05/30/2021 7:06 PM

"I can live with that," she chuckles.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 7:08 PM

Seir pulls Gunnloda back into a hug a releases a huge content sigh.

DM — 05/30/2021 7:13 PM

"There is... one other thing, ko'dadir... What happens next. I can't leave until we do the ritual, but when we do... it's gonna make it worse." She sighs and runs her hand along Seir's arm. "I'd say we could just stay here awhile and put it off, but I know how restless you get."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 7:20 PM

Seir laughs through a couple newly shed tears, "I made Ryleigh go hunting with me last night because I couldn't handle sitting around inside waiting until I could get to you."

DM — 05/30/2021 7:22 PM

She chuckles. "Did she at least take her armor off first?"

Aurora — 05/30/2021 7:32 PM

Seir snickers, "Of course not. I made sure to stop her from moving before pointing out something she had to shoot at."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 7:46 PM

Seir gives Gunnloda another kiss, "I may be a little restless but I also think I've left you down here for far too long. What do you say we do this thing and hope the next part didn't put you under a mountain?"

DM — 05/30/2021 7:50 PM

"It's... actually not that bad. Kendall 'n'I were tryin' t'work it out. It's like... I'm not scared anymore."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 7:59 PM

Seir smiles as Gunnloda speaks, enjoying her voice enough that she almost misses what was said. "Well, that's certainly handy. ...I missed your voice."

DM — 05/30/2021 8:02 PM

"I missed your face," she chuckles, giving her another kiss.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 8:13 PM

Seir keeps the kiss going and runs a hand through Gunnloda's hair. She giggles but doesn't voice her thoughts.

DM — 05/30/2021 8:22 PM

Gunnloda chuckles and pulls her closer. She whispers, "How long y'think 'fore they  go runnin' for the exit?"

Aurora — 05/30/2021 8:29 PM

Seir gives her another kiss, "Depends on if they're paying attention." She snorts out a laugh, "though one might not."

DM — 05/30/2021 8:41 PM

"Your new friend?"

Aurora — 05/30/2021 8:45 PM

She nods.

DM — 05/30/2021 8:50 PM

She kisses Seir again before asking, "D'you want t'introduce us?"

Aurora — 05/30/2021 8:52 PM

Seir nudges Gunnloda's nose with her own, "If you'd like to meet them."

DM — 05/30/2021 8:55 PM

"Might get awfully awkward otherwise.  See how long we can go without learnin' their name." She chuckles, then she pulls away just enough to meet Seir's eyes and she runs her thumb over Seir's lip. "If they're important t'you, if they're gonna make you happier, then I wanna at least say 'hi.'"

Aurora — 05/30/2021 9:01 PM

Seir presses her lips to Gunnloda's thumb, "Okay." Though she says it and looks fine with it, she also doesn't wish to leave Gunnloda's embrace. "Think it would be too rude to yell at them to come over here?" She jokes.

DM — 05/30/2021 9:06 PM

Gunnloda chuckles. "Well, either we go talk t' all of 'em, do the ritual, and find ourselves some privacy or we stay right here and make some."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 9:10 PM

Seir laughs, "Don't tempt me, tor beag." Her breath hitches a little as she says the nickname. "Let's go say hello."

DM — 05/30/2021 9:11 PM

Gunnloda steals one more kiss then gets to her feet and helps Seir up too.

## Grouping Back Up

Aurora — 05/30/2021 9:27 PM

Seir comes over hand in hand with Gunnloda and her tail has settled around her waist. She reaches for Gylfi, not at all letting her tail leave Gunnloda's side, and tugs them over. "Gunnloda this is Gylfi."

Blair — 05/30/2021 9:28 PM

Gylfi: "Hi," They say, holding out their hand. "It's great to finally meet you."

DM — 05/30/2021 9:29 PM

Gunnloda takes it and squeezes in greeting. "Likewise."

Blair — 05/30/2021 9:29 PM

Ry: She opens her mouth to reply to Kendall but halts when the introductions start.

Aurora — 05/30/2021 9:34 PM

Seir watches for a second and then her eyes catch Kendall, "And that's Kendall," she says to Gylfi.

Blair — 05/30/2021 9:35 PM

Gylfi turns to Kendall with a smile and gives her a little two finger salute. "Nice to meet you."

DM — 05/30/2021 9:36 PM

Kendall: "You lot need to make shorter friends."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 9:39 PM

Seir giggles, "Maybe."

DM — 05/30/2021 9:47 PM

Gunnloda: "Well... I'm sure y'all don't wanna hang 'round here forever and I'd love t'take m'wife home."

Aurora — 05/30/2021 9:53 PM

Seir nods and leans down to whisper, "There are a few things I need to catch you up on as well." Standing back up she looks at Ryleigh and Rukiya, "Ready for... uh... something?"

Blair — 05/31/2021 9:21 AM

Ry nods, her hand still in Rukiyas.

DM — 05/31/2021 10:59 AM

Gunnloda looks up at the platform. "We'll need t'hold hands and I've got some words t'say... there's more, but it can wait." She looks back at Seir with a smile. "It can wait."

Rukiya: "How did you learn what to do?"

Gunnloda: "Dunno. I just... know. Lots of things I just know now..." There's a moment of something else crossing her face, whether it's a frown or confusion, you're not quite sure, but it's gone just as fast. "Things changed an' they're gonna change more when we do this... but there's not much point in holdin' here. If we're gonna delay, I'd rather do it at home."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 11:08 AM

Seir squeezes Gunnloda's hand, "Time to do this, then." She walks then to the platform and holds out her free hand for one of the other two to take.

DM — 05/31/2021 11:11 AM

Kendall moves out of the way, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed, just watching.

Rukiya leads Ry up the platform and stands across from Seir, taking Gunnloda's hand.

As the four of you join hands, Gunnloda's eyes start to glow with a radiant white light and she starts to speak. While none of you understand what she's saying, it sounds like a musical chant. The light in the room grows brighter until it's practically unbearable and you close your eyes or shield them as the flash dims and you're left with just Dawnbringer's glow. Gunnloda's eyes fade back to green and she staggers.

Aurora — 05/31/2021 11:17 AM

Seir reaches out to steady her, "Gunnloda?" she asks softly.

DM — 05/31/2021 11:25 AM

She holds herself steady on both Seir and Rukiya. "'m fine... just... wasn't expectin' it t'take so much. Feel like I could sleep for a week." She looks around the space, her eyes moving from face to face. There's a bit of a crinkle in her brow momentarily before it's gone. "Well... shall we go home?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 11:34 AM

Seir looks a little concerned but she smiles, "Yeah, we can go home." Then she stops and looks at Rukiya and Ryleigh. "Uh... can we? Or should we go back to Isonsall or Ardabeh?"

DM — 05/31/2021 12:27 PM

Rukiya: "What's stopping us? Can you cast the spell again?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 12:30 PM

Seir points, "That is what's stopping us, unless we want to go to Ardabeh for a little bit. Or," She looks to Gylfi, "You said something about teleporting once, right?"

DM — 05/31/2021 12:32 PM

Kendall pushes off the wall. "I can take you home."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 12:50 PM

"Oh yeah! That would be great."

## Riverrun

Unless there are objections, Kendall gets you all to hold hands, hands one of you the hat to use for greater accuracy, and you find yourselves back at the Dawnguard HQ. And from here we can decide what rooms we need.

Blair — 05/31/2021 3:08 PM

((No objections))

DM — 05/31/2021 3:17 PM

Kendall takes her hat back once you're back in Riverrun.

Aurora — 05/31/2021 3:19 PM

"Did you want to stick around for a bit?" Seir asks Kendall. She has a hand and her tail still on Gunnloda and her other hand resting on Gylfi's arm so they don't leave just yet.

DM — 05/31/2021 3:25 PM

Kendall shrugs. "Have nowhere else to be... and maybe I can be of some use helping to figure out what's next." She meets Gunnloda's eyes, like she's looking for something, then looks around. "A bath and something to sit on that ain't stone would be a welcome change, too."

DM — 05/31/2021 3:33 PM

Gunnloda leans against Seir a little more. "Sittin' sounds good."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 3:47 PM

Seir nods, "Okay." She turns to Gylfi, "I know this wasn't really exciting, but thank you for being here."

Blair — 05/31/2021 4:00 PM

"Of course, do you need some help getting her to your room?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 4:05 PM

"Sure."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 4:38 PM

Seir leads them all upstairs, quickly helping Kendall with anything before going towards her and Gunnloda's room. She stops in front of the door when they get there, like she's unsure of what to do.

DM — 05/31/2021 4:50 PM

Gunnloda opens the door and walks in, whether to give them a chance to talk or because she's too tired to recognize the pause is unclear.

Aurora — 05/31/2021 4:59 PM

She watches Gunnloda walk in and turns to Gylfi, "I haven't been in here since... well since she was gone." Seir whispers. She shakes her head, "I can send you to Bellbury tomorrow if you want. Or you can hang around a little longer."

Blair — 05/31/2021 6:38 PM

"I'm okay hangingout a bit, unless you're politely trying to get rid of me, which is okay too." Gylfi grins at Seir playfully.

Aurora — 05/31/2021 6:41 PM

Seir chuckles, "I'm not. If you haven't noticed I'm a fan of keeping the people I love around."

Blair — 05/31/2021 6:43 PM

Gylfi flexes and in a teasing tone says, "So you love me or just my body."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 6:53 PM

Seir shakes her head with a small laugh and lightly pushes them, "Go have fun, there's plenty of people here. You know that."

Blair — 05/31/2021 7:32 PM

"I'll be around," they say with a wink and they head off.

Aurora — 05/31/2021 7:35 PM

Seir smiles and watches them leave before she hesitantly enters the room, feeling a little silly for it.

DM — 05/31/2021 7:36 PM

Gunnloda is sitting on the bed, pulling at her boots with a frown and tired eyes.

Aurora — 05/31/2021 7:42 PM

Seir watches for a brief moment, still a little unbelieving, but she shakes herself out of it and kneels in front of Gunnloda. "Let me, tor beag." she whispers and starts to help Gunnloda out of her boots.

DM — 05/31/2021 7:51 PM

"M'not... feel like after I brought..." she pauses for a few seconds, "...brought the boy back. Didn't think I'd be so tired. M'sorry, darlin'."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 7:57 PM

Seir looks a little worried, "You're here, that's what matters." She continues helping Gunnloda and once done she helps her into the bed. "You should sleep if you're tired, llaro."

DM — 05/31/2021 8:01 PM

She frowns. "I know it ain't true, but feels like if I fall asleep, I'll wake t'find this was a dream." She sighs. "I know we have some time, but part of me wants t'squeeze every moment I can with you... the other part wants me t'let you go... y'don't need t'stay if I'm just sleepin'."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:04 PM

Seir closes her eyes, not at all wanting that, "No, I--" her breath catches in her throat. "I want to stay, even if you're sleeping."

DM — 05/31/2021 8:07 PM

Gunnloda reaches up and cups Seir's cheek. "Then stay. Whatever doesn't cause that face."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:14 PM

Seir keeps her eyes closed and a couple tears fall as she leans into Gunnloda's touch. "Sleep well, mo chuisle."

DM — 05/31/2021 8:15 PM

"Not gonna sit there an' stare at me all night, are ya?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:19 PM

Seir laughs, "Maybe only for a little bit." She quickly shifts so that she is no longer wearing her clothes, shoving them off the bed and pulling Gunnloda to her as she lies down.

DM — 05/31/2021 8:24 PM

Gunnloda cuddles up with her. "Y'ok?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:30 PM

"I don't know."

DM — 05/31/2021 8:35 PM

"Y'wanna talk 'til I fall asleep?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:47 PM

"Mm, I'm not sure what about." Seir laughs softly.

DM — 05/31/2021 8:49 PM

"What'dya get up to while I was gone?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:53 PM

"Went to the Raven Queen, and up the mountain a few times. Oh! We found an angel! Well a-a" she frowns, "He lost his wings and stuff, he followed Asten but found out the crappy things he was doing-- did you, did we find out about that after?" Seir frowns but continues explaining about that incident in particular.

DM — 05/31/2021 8:57 PM

Gunnloda tries to listen, but her commentary slows considerably and becomes simple "mhm"s, her blinks get longer and longer until she's softly snoring on Seir's shoulder.

Aurora — 05/31/2021 9:04 PM

Seir quiets and does what she said she would. She watches Gunnloda as she sleeps, tracing the curves of her face like she's trying to commit it to memory. She looks away eventually, whispering to herself, "How long until you forget me?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:29 AM

Not too long after, Seir gets up and puts on the smallest amount of clothing she knows she can get away with and goes to get Stool. She grabs a few squishy fruits and drinks as well.

DM — 06/02/2021 8:32 AM

Stool is in their cellar space, but as you arrive you're greeted with a puff of spores, an exuberant 'cap'-butt to the legs, and a gleeful "Seirixori!" In your mind.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:34 AM

Seir sets the food aside and kneels down, "Stool!" she exclaims in much the same excitement. "I missed you."

DM — 06/02/2021 8:36 AM

"I missed you too! You were gone for so long."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:39 AM

Seir pats them on the top of the cap, "I'm sorry, sweetheart, there were a lot of people that needed help."

DM — 06/02/2021 8:47 AM

"It's ok... Dak and I get to play a lot and LOOK!" They step back a bit and turn so Seir can see two little nubs, one on either side of their torso.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:51 AM

Seir gasps dramatically for Stool's sake, though a bit of it is of her own. "Oh you're getting your arms!"

DM — 06/02/2021 8:54 AM

"I am! Then I can wrestle even better. Bri showed me how, but Dak always wins."

Their voice gets a little softer and unsure. "Maybe then I can come with you when you go away? Cause I'll have arms and can help."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:01 AM

"Oh, Stool," Seir sits down and holds their new little arm nubs with her hands. "I would love to take you with me to help. We'll have to make you something so you don't get hurt out in the sun."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:21 AM

"Really? Khalre said I couldn't go cause I'd be in the way."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:24 AM

"Maybe not right now, but I know a perfect place for you to come with me and help out the people there when I go again. There are some things I can't take you to because it is dangerous and not quite something you're ready for, but I'll try and bring you when I know it's safe, okay?"

DM — 06/02/2021 9:25 AM

"Okay!" They do a little happy dance.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:27 AM

Seir smiles warmly and she says, "Hey, I have a surprise for you."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:37 AM

"What is it?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:37 AM

"Come on, I'll show you, but you have to be quiet okay?"

DM — 06/02/2021 9:37 AM

They giggle in your mind. "I don't make noise!"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:39 AM

Seir laughs, "You're right, I guess it's me that has to try." Seir gathers the food and drink and leads them to their room and opens the door for Stool to head in first before she does.

DM — 06/02/2021 9:43 AM

They do, but they don't seem to realize why they're here.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:43 AM

Seir sets the food and drinks down and walks over to the bed and sits down, "Come here," she whispers.

DM — 06/02/2021 9:46 AM

They move over.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:47 AM

Seir lifts them up and sets them on the bed.

DM — 06/02/2021 9:48 AM

"She's home? Is she ok?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:50 AM

Seir reaches over, moving some hair from Gunnloda's face. "Yes, for now, she's just very tired."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:59 AM

"That's good. You're sad when she's gone."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:06 AM

"I am, I miss her when she isn't here," Seir states, looking at Gunnloda a little longer before turning back to Stool. She sets them back down and goes to the food, grabbing very specific pieces and the grabs some paper out of her journals. "Have the others shown you how to paint?"

DM — 06/02/2021 10:13 AM

"Paint? What's that?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:16 AM

"I'll show you real paint another time, but it's where you make colorful pictures. We're going to do it the fun way!" She takes some of the fruit and squishes it, adding a little water to a bowl and takes her finger and dips it in and then draws a circle on the paper. "With food! You can use your feet or your arms! We can make something for Gunnloda to show her when she wakes up."

DM — 06/02/2021 10:24 AM

They squirm happily, then move to step right into the bowl.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:26 AM

Seir laughs softly as she holds the bowl for them so it doesn't get even more everywhere. She also moves several sheets of paper closer to them.

DM — 06/02/2021 10:28 AM

They spend some time just splattering color on the pages, but they're having fun doing it.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:31 AM

Seir is content to watch them have fun, only adding random lines to hers when Stool takes notice in her lack of progress.

DM — 06/02/2021 5:09 PM

They play in the paint for a while until there's a new puff of spores and they point at one with tiny toes that has three slightly different colored and shaped blobs. "Look! You and me and you!"

And from over your shoulder you hear Gunnloda's soft laugh. "A masterpiece."

They squirm a bit and say, "Painting is delicious!"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 5:27 PM

Seir looks towards Gunnloda, her voice brimming with emotion, "It's beautiful."

She looks back at Stool and laughs, "Maybe I don't need to show you real paints."

DM — 06/02/2021 5:32 PM

Gunnloda sleepily reaches out for Seir's hand. Her eyes are still tired, but open, and she’s smiling softly.

Stool: "I'm glad you're home! We missed you."

Gunnloda: "I missed you too... but guess what? Next time we leave, we might be able t'find some people like you."

Stool: "The Neverlight Grove?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 5:37 PM

Seir gets up and moves to Gunnloda's side, taking her hand and kissing the back of it. She freezes briefly at the mention of finding more of Stool's kind. "Really?"

DM — 06/02/2021 5:38 PM

"Not there, exactly, I don't think, but... the next ritual location is beyond the Bastion, so we could look."

Stool kind of slumps a little. "Does that mean I have to go away?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 5:43 PM

"Oh, sweetheart, no." Seir gets up and brings them to the bed, wiping off their feet before setting them down. "Not unless you wanted to."

DM — 06/02/2021 5:50 PM

Gunnloda: "We were just tryin' t'learn more about you so we could help y'grow. Y'don't hafta go anywhere, but y'might see it and see all the others like you and feel like you belong in a way we can't. An' if y'decide t'stay there, it's ok, too. We could visit... but it's your choice."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 6:40 PM

Seir rests her other hand on their cap, "Either way, I'll still bring you with us when I can."

DM — 06/02/2021 6:57 PM

They kind of burrow into Seir's hand.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 7:02 PM

"You can stay with us for as long as you want." Seir whispers.

DM — 06/02/2021 7:22 PM

Gunnloda meets Seir's eyes with a small, sad smile.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 7:29 PM

Seir returns it but she has to look away to stop herself from crying again. "Oh, I brought you some food from the places we went!" Seir says to Stool, removing herself from the bed. "Do you want to eat it in your space or save it for later?"

DM — 06/02/2021 7:32 PM

"What is it? More paint?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 7:35 PM

Seir laughs, "No, just bits and things we had or I found while we were gone." She pulls out a pouch that has a few layers to it and opens it to show them what's inside, though she leans sightly away from it.

DM — 06/02/2021 7:38 PM

It's weird to hear a nonverbal cue like ooooh in your head but there it is.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 7:49 PM

"I'll give it to you when we go back to your little space, okay?"

DM — 06/02/2021 7:55 PM

"Okay."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:13 PM

Seir lets them hang around a little longer before eventually taking them back so she and Gunnloda can have some time alone.

DM — 06/02/2021 8:16 PM

They are very excited to get to try something new. Gunnloda tells them good night, but doesn't get out of bed to do so.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:19 PM

Seir makes sure Stool is all settled before heading back to her room. She grabs the other food she'd set aside, "Are you hungry?"

DM — 06/02/2021 8:22 PM

She shakes her head and just gestures for Seir to join her.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:26 PM

Seir sets it back down and climbs into the bed, "Hi."

DM — 06/02/2021 8:29 PM

"If you're hungry, don't let me stop you. Just wanted t'be closer."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:31 PM

"I'm not, I grabbed it in case you were when you woke up. Well, and to let Stool make a mess." She grins.

DM — 06/02/2021 8:32 PM

"It's a cute mess."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:34 PM

"It is." Seir pulls Gunnloda to her, relishing in the contact.

DM — 06/02/2021 8:36 PM

She happily cuddles up. "'m still sleepy, but should be able t'listen a little better this time."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:40 PM

Seir finishes up her little tale she started earlier and ends it with, "Oh, Urrak decided to stay in Isonsall."

DM — 06/02/2021 8:43 PM

"Oh? She find someone there?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:45 PM

Seir shakes her head, "I don't think so. Though I think she was hoping she might."

DM — 06/02/2021 8:47 PM

"An' Ryleigh really talked an angel into redeemin' himself," she shakes her head.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:49 PM

"She did." Seir giggles, "Rukiya was very appreciative."

DM — 06/02/2021 8:49 PM

She chuckles. "What was the Raven Queen like? 'm sorry I couldn't be there with ya... seems like a scary place."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 8:54 PM

Seir shudders at remembering it, "I was not exactly helpful while we were there." She sighs, "She was... interesting. I managed to stop myself from reacting too much when she got real close and a little too aggressive with Gylfi. She told me where Moki is and-and I still really want to go find him."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:01 PM

"Is he ok?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:03 PM

"I don't think so. Takara told me he was looking into some Shadowfell stuff and the Raven Queen mentioned he was stuck in the fog. Gylfi and the Raven Queen mentioned it's not a good place. Enough so that I'm not sure anyone will want to go in." She sighs heavily, "Part of me is afraid to go in."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:06 PM

"Sounds like y'need more information, then. I want you t'live a long, happy life... which means not throwin' it away on impossible ideas."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:10 PM

Seir scrunches her face in annoyance at the thought of not being able to do it, "Takara has helped me, helped us so much, I really want to return the favor."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:12 PM

"Then figure out a way. Just don't go in blind."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:14 PM

Seir laughs, "It would be a nice change of pace to know what we're walking into."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:14 PM

"So... tell me about Gylfi."

"How long was I gone that you went and made a whole 'nother friend in that span?" she chuckles.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:17 PM

Seir blushes, "That's a little fuzzy because of how time in the Shadowfell works, but..." She shakes her head with a small laugh, "about the same amount of time I fell in love with you and married you."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:18 PM

She chuckles. "Y'said 'friend' before... is that the right word?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:22 PM

Seir kisses the top of Gunnloda's head, "Yes. Just with a little bit of a twist. They have absolutely no interest in a romantic relationship but very much enjoy sex." Seir tilts her head, "And I didn't know that I enjoyed that aspect as well. It was like a different way to show someone I cared for them, but in the way they wanted."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:24 PM

Gunnloda kind of quirks an eyebrow. "Y'didn't know you enjoyed sex?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:28 PM

Seir laughs, "No, no. I didn't know I enjoyed it with other people." She nudges Gunnloda lightly with her shoulder. "They were very kind about it. Giving me whatever time I needed and any time I wasn't sure they backed off. They said being friends was more important than having sex and-- well." She shrugs and adds quietly, "They were also very good at knowing when I needed a distraction so I could get through what we needed to do."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:29 PM

"Well... I'm glad t'hear y'had someone t'help you.... and that y'haven't just been pretendin' t'enjoy yourself with me," she laughs.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:32 PM

"Never," Seir whispers and leans down to give her a kiss. "Maybe one day I'll figure out how to explain it better."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:36 PM

"No need, darlin'. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:41 PM

"I am," Seir whispers, trailing her fingers across Gunnloda's arm.

DM — 06/02/2021 9:47 PM

Gunnloda leans in to give Seir a lengthy kiss before giving her a half-smile and saying, "So how much d'you wanna meet my folks? Cause I'm sure we could avoid it if we really wanted to."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 9:58 PM

Seir's eyes light up, "Really? ...I mean, well, would they want to meet me?"

DM — 06/02/2021 10:00 PM

She opens her mouth to say something, then frowns. "I'm not sure."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:06 PM

"I would love to meet them, but we don't have to. As it is I'm wondering if you'd want to meet Mama...but without me."

DM — 06/02/2021 10:08 PM

"Without you?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:10 PM

Seir shrugs, "I know she isn't in the-the right place to see me... But I- I--" she reaches up to where the mark was out of habit before dropping her hand, "I removed it because I wanted her to meet you before you were gone and then you were and-and I didn't think I'd get that chance again."

DM — 06/02/2021 10:14 PM

"Maybe we can convince her otherwise."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:17 PM

"Maybe," Seir smiles a little. "Do you want to see your parents?"

DM — 06/02/2021 10:19 PM

"I don't remember. I know there was a reason I haven't been back, but..."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:21 PM

"Ah... do- do you want to remember?"

"I, um, I started writing in a journal, about- about us. You. Everything we've done, stuff you'd told me before. For- for when you don't remember..." Seir trails off, not finishing the sentence.

DM — 06/02/2021 10:24 PM

"You did? ...did I know about that?"

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:26 PM

Seir shakes her head, "No." She frowns, "I don't think so. There was... I forgot a lot after you were gone... like when Mielikki first found me. Just a piece of time I don't really remember and some of the stuff before I can't really remember if it happened or not."

DM — 06/02/2021 10:31 PM

She takes one of Seir's hands and runs her fingers along Seir's. "I... knew I'd forget things, but I was worried it had gotten that close. Kendall and I were tryin' t'figure it out, but it's hard to figure out what you don't remember."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:33 PM

Seir nods, sniffling a little, "Do you want me to show you?"

DM — 06/02/2021 10:34 PM

"If you wanna play show'n'tell, I won't stop you."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 10:35 PM

Seir laughs, "It can definitely wait, just like a few other things. They can all wait until morning."

DM — 06/02/2021 10:43 PM

"What kind of stuff is in there? Things about us? I don't think I'm losin' anything that recent yet. Kendall was surprised t'see I wasn't upset about bein' underground. She... told me I'd had a bad experience in a cave that stuck with me." She frowns a little. "I remembered it yesterday, I said it was like a story I'd heard before, but now there's just... nothin' there. I just remember what she said about it."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 11:08 PM

"It's from when we first met up until now, well yesterday. I tried my best to not be too biased in what happened. There's a few other little things, like when I'd go see my mother or little stories you told me about yourself before we met."

DM — 06/02/2021 11:10 PM

She smiles, but it's tinted with sadness. "I wish it wasn't so hard on you."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 11:16 PM

Seir mirrors the smile, "I don't think it would get any less difficult even if we were together for centuries."

DM — 06/02/2021 11:20 PM

"No... I don't reckon it would." She leans in and gives Seir a soft kiss.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 11:26 PM

Seir returns the kiss after breathing out a quiet, "I love you."

DM — 06/02/2021 11:29 PM

"He na'pyi nimhe, sor'odko."

DM — 06/03/2021 6:15 AM

She pulls back just a little, enough to be able to trace Seir's tattoos with soft fingers. "These are new, yeah?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 6:20 AM

"Mhm," her eyes light up. "They have magical ones! When I get the gold for it I can get all this to be protection and then I won't have to wear armor! I could basically be naked all the time!" Seir laughs.

DM — 06/03/2021 6:21 AM

Gunnloda laughs with her. "What a way to go."

Aurora — 06/03/2021 6:29 AM

Seir turns her arm a little too show the little myconid on unfinished vines, "They had me do a small one first because I'd never gotten any before. There's a few more I want but the back kind of took a while. But at least I managed to get you, my mom's, and Takara."

DM — 06/03/2021 6:32 AM

"They're beautiful."

Aurora — 06/03/2021 6:40 AM

"Thank you. I really like them." Seir uses a hand to rub at the base of one of her horns.

DM — 06/03/2021 7:02 AM

Gunnloda sits up and maneuvers Seir around in front of her and starts giving her a scalp massage, taking her hair down as she does. Seir can feel the tiny bursts of soothing magic coming from her fingers in waves.

Aurora — 06/03/2021 7:06 AM

Seir groans in appreciation, "Oh, that's just unfair. Now you're spoiling me forever."

DM — 06/03/2021 7:12 AM

She chuckles softly. "What's the use of magic if I can't use it t'help m'wife?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 7:25 AM

"Mmm, no other use." She mumbles, adding something else that's unintelligible.

DM — 06/03/2021 7:29 AM

Gunnloda chuckles again.

DM — 06/03/2021 7:47 AM

"So... y'told me 'bout the mountain and the Shadowfell... y'must've defeated the titan, or I wouldn't be here. Is that what kept you so long, travelin' back from there?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 8:00 AM

"No," she sighs sadly. There's a short pause as she tries to figure out what to say. "We were trying to find Cae and Misha. Or rather find a way to not let Cae die."

DM — 06/03/2021 8:20 AM

"Die? What's wrong with her?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 8:22 AM

"Nothing. Not anymore. Well, there might be something, but the werewolf is gone so that's one very tiny positive thing out of all of this." Seir leans more into Gunnloda's touch. "The piece of shit ruling Ascus has another kid who decided he was going to kill every Moonstream on the same day. And he succeeded, with two exceptions."

DM — 06/03/2021 8:26 AM

Gunnloda's silent for several seconds. "How is Rukiya?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 8:31 AM

"I... don't really know. I imagine not great." She chews on the inside of her lip, "There hasn't been a lot of time to check on her... and I have not been in the right space to ask either."

DM — 06/03/2021 8:58 AM

Gunnloda: "How are you?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 9:02 AM

Seir shrugs lightly, "I'm trying."

DM — 06/03/2021 9:11 AM

"And Ryleigh?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 9:13 AM

"Still trying to get her to not blame herself for things. She's getting better at it."

DM — 06/03/2021 9:19 AM

"Sounds like you've had a rough time."

Aurora — 06/03/2021 6:20 AM

"Mhm," her eyes light up. "They have magical ones! When I get the gold for it I can get all this to be protection and then I won't have to wear armor! I could basically be naked all the time!" Seir laughs.

DM — 06/03/2021 6:21 AM

Gunnloda laughs with her. "What a way to go."

Aurora — 06/03/2021 6:29 AM

Seir turns her arm a little too show the little myconid on unfinished vines, "They had me do a small one first because I'd never gotten any before. There's a few more I want but the back kind of took a while. But at least I managed to get you, my mom's, and Takara."

DM — 06/03/2021 6:32 AM

"They're beautiful."

Aurora — 06/03/2021 6:40 AM

"Thank you. I really like them." Seir uses a hand to rub at the base of one of her horns.

DM — 06/03/2021 7:02 AM

Gunnloda sits up and maneuvers Seir around in front of her and starts giving her a scalp massage, taking her hair down as she does. Seir can feel the tiny bursts of soothing magic coming from her fingers in waves.

Aurora — 06/03/2021 7:06 AM

Seir groans in appreciation, "Oh, that's just unfair. Now you're spoiling me forever."

DM — 06/03/2021 7:12 AM

She chuckles softly. "What's the use of magic if I can't use it t'help m'wife?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 7:25 AM

"Mmm, no other use." She mumbles, adding something else that's unintelligible.

DM — 06/03/2021 7:29 AM

Gunnloda chuckles again.

DM — 06/03/2021 7:47 AM

"So... y'told me 'bout the mountain and the Shadowfell... y'must've defeated the titan, or I wouldn't be here. Is that what kept you so long, travelin' back from there?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 8:00 AM

"No," she sighs sadly. There's a short pause as she tries to figure out what to say. "We were trying to find Cae and Misha. Or rather find a way to not let Cae die."

DM — 06/03/2021 8:20 AM

"Die? What's wrong with her?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 8:22 AM

"Nothing. Not anymore. Well, there might be something, but the werewolf is gone so that's one very tiny positive thing out of all of this." Seir leans more into Gunnloda's touch. "The piece of shit ruling Ascus has another kid who decided he was going to kill every Moonstream on the same day. And he succeeded, with two exceptions."

DM — 06/03/2021 8:26 AM

Gunnloda's silent for several seconds. "How is Rukiya?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 8:31 AM

"I... don't really know. I imagine not great." She chews on the inside of her lip, "There hasn't been a lot of time to check on her... and I have not been in the right space to ask either."

DM — 06/03/2021 8:58 AM

Gunnloda: "How are you?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 9:02 AM

Seir shrugs lightly, "I'm trying."

DM — 06/03/2021 9:11 AM

"And Ryleigh?"

Aurora — 06/03/2021 9:13 AM

"Still trying to get her to not blame herself for things. She's getting better at it."

DM — 06/03/2021 9:19 AM

"Sounds like you've had a rough time."

## Meanwhile in Bellbury

MEANWHILE IN BELLBURY

DM — 05/31/2021 6:22 PM

Meanwhile... in Bellbury...

DM — 05/31/2021 6:38 PM

Cae, Misha, and Hava return to Bellbury where Rae, some of the junior Dawnguard, and a couple Moonguard are. One of the former Forest Dragons tries to stop Cae at the door, but she strides right past him.

Aurora — 05/31/2021 6:58 PM

Rae is leaning against the desk, not quite comfortable with sitting behind it and she straightens as Cae comes in, "May I help you?" she asks sternly as her hand moves to the hilt of her rapier. It takes a few seconds but she drops her hand, "You're alive."

DM — 05/31/2021 7:01 PM

Misha enters behind her, but the differences in their entries are stark. Cae commands the room while Misha is almost invisible behind her in comparison. Cae doesn't react but demands, "Your name."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 7:02 PM

"Aurae Ilidove."

DM — 05/31/2021 7:30 PM

"Where is the Baroness?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 7:37 PM

"Down in the basement, with the others."

DM — 05/31/2021 7:38 PM

"And the prisoner?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 7:44 PM

Rae hesitates, "The cell."

DM — 05/31/2021 7:47 PM

"Has he talked?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 7:48 PM

Rae sighs, "Some. Though mostly just a confirmation of who he is and how long he was here. Not much else."

DM — 05/31/2021 8:03 PM

Cae: "I was told you could be trusted. I want you to accompany my daughter downstairs. Keep her safe. I need to have a word with the prisoner."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:07 PM

Rae doesn't move right away, "Will he be alive when we return?"

DM — 05/31/2021 8:08 PM

Cae: "I don't see how that is your concern."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:12 PM

"Considering, as far as I am aware, he is the only one we've arrested, sometimes people need a face."

DM — 05/31/2021 8:14 PM

"How much of a face he has left is up to how well he answers my questions."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:17 PM

Rae sighs and shakes her head, "I shot him in the leg," she says as she turns away to escort Misha down the stairs.

DM — 05/31/2021 8:25 PM

Misha starts to follow but hesitates at the top of the stairs.

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:30 PM

Rae pauses and turns back, "If you'd like, I can move the others before you come down."

DM — 05/31/2021 8:36 PM

Misha quietly replies, "Their presence won't make it any harder to see my mother as she is."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:43 PM

"No, I imagine not," Rae says, equally as quiet. "Take the time you need." She says and waits patiently for Misha to continue down the stairs.

DM — 05/31/2021 8:46 PM

She steels herself and continues. Once downstairs, she walks to Eloise's body and puts her hand over Eloise's.

Aurora — 05/31/2021 8:49 PM

Rae keeps a respectable distance.

DM — 05/31/2021 8:59 PM

She looks down at her mother for a minute or two, then asks without turning away, "Have you lost anyone?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 9:04 PM

"Yes."

DM — 05/31/2021 9:09 PM

"How did you... deal with it?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 9:13 PM

"Not well. Not on my own, anyway. I was lucky to have friends who knew what I needed. Whether it be silent company, several days of crying, or something to shoot with my bow."

DM — 05/31/2021 9:17 PM

"There's nothing that can be done?"

Aurora — 05/31/2021 9:20 PM

"Not that we know of. The poison seems to stop any kind of healing or raising. If there was a way to remove it and no one has tried--" Rae shakes her head, "The only thing we can do is try and stop whoever did this from hurting anyone else and not let them get what they want."

DM — 05/31/2021 9:29 PM

She stands in silence another minute or two before wiping her face and turning. You'd recognize that it was all an attempt to not let you see her actually cry- keeping her back to you, etc.

"My mother wants to bury her, if there is nothing that can be done..."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 9:33 PM

Rae keeps her voice gentle, "You must know they expect her to rest in Riverrun."

DM — 05/31/2021 9:38 PM

She nods, but doesn't expand.

DM — 05/31/2021 9:51 PM

"I should... find her something else to wear. Clean her."

Aurora — 05/31/2021 9:53 PM

"Would you like some help?"

DM — 06/01/2021 7:29 AM

"No... this is my responsibility." She looks back at Eloise and brushes her fingers across her brow before heading back upstairs.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 12:34 PM

Rae follows her at a respectable distance.

DM — 06/01/2021 12:37 PM

She walks upstairs, through the kitchens, and through the main room up the stairs. Unless you want to make a side trip to check on the prisoner, you won't pass them.

She continues up the stairs towards her mothers' bedroom.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 12:38 PM

Rae looks towards where they would be but continues following Misha.

DM — 06/01/2021 12:49 PM

She opens the door and steps inside and you can hear her audible gasp.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 12:51 PM

Rae rushes to her side, hand on her weapon.

DM — 06/01/2021 12:53 PM

She's frozen to the spot, looking at the blood pool against one of the walls of the room, tears running down her face.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 12:57 PM

Rae relaxes somewhat and reaches out to gently turn her away from it, "What do you need? Or I can take a little time cleaning it if you don't want me touching her things."

DM — 06/01/2021 1:07 PM

She pulls her attention away and steps towards the closet, but ends up putting a hand against the doorway, leaning against it. Her words come in spurts between sobs. "Why here? ... She should have been safe in her own room... Monsters..."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 4:53 PM

Rae steps up beside her offering whatever comfort Misha will take. If nothing she will do what she can to either clean or hide the mess.

DM — 06/01/2021 5:08 PM

After another minute or so, she'll move into the closet and pick out a dress and the the accouterments to go with it and walks back out of the room. As she goes through the kitchens, she says,  "I'll need warm water, soap, and a scrub... could you have them brought down?"

Aurora — 06/01/2021 5:12 PM

Rae nods and definitely looks to find any of the reinforcements that came to do that so she can stay with Misha.

DM — 06/01/2021 5:31 PM

When you poke your head into the next room, there are four people speaking to each other fervently, but quietly like they don't want to be overheard.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 5:34 PM

Rae pauses to try and catch the conversation.

DM — 06/01/2021 5:38 PM

You catch, "What do you think she's going to do to him?" before they notice you and stop talking.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 5:44 PM

"May I ask one of you to gather some warm water, soap, and scrub and bring it down to the basement?" She asks the group, not bringing up what they were talking about.

DM — 06/01/2021 5:47 PM

"Yes, ma'am," one replies.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 5:50 PM

She watches them a bit longer and finally says, "Try not to be so suspicious the next time you want to talk about something. Especially right now. Did she take him somewhere?"

DM — 06/01/2021 5:52 PM

"Yes, ma'am... she had him bound and took him outside."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 5:58 PM

Rae sighs heavily, "Thank you. Will you find Delia and have her keep an eye on them? Tell her not to interfere but I'd like to know what happens."

DM — 06/01/2021 6:06 PM

"Yes, ma'am."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 6:15 PM

"Thank you." She quickly heads back downstairs.

DM — 06/01/2021 6:24 PM

Misha has laid out the new dress and is kneeling at Eloise's side.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 6:27 PM

Rae watches quietly, giving Misha as much space as she can.

DM — 06/01/2021 6:35 PM

After a couple minutes, one of the Moonguard brings down a basin of water, soap, and a scrub brush. Misha thanks them and as they leave, she looks at Rae. "Could you give us some privacy?"

Aurora — 06/01/2021 6:38 PM

Rae frowns and looks around the room briefly, "I'm afraid I cannot give you as much as you might need. I will wait by the stairs and watch the door."

DM — 06/01/2021 6:41 PM

You don't see any other entries or exits. She turns back towards Eloise and starts to remove her bloody clothes.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 6:44 PM

Rae turns away to wait by the stairs, trying to give an allusion of privacy at the very least.

DM — 06/01/2021 6:48 PM

You can hear her slowly removing the clothing and washing her mother's body. She starts to sing softly as she works.

After several minutes, you hear the doorknob turn.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 7:05 PM

Rae tenses and as quiet as she can heads up the stairs to meet whoever it is. A hand, once again resting on the hilt of a weapon.

DM — 06/01/2021 7:10 PM

As you reach the top, the door opens to reveal Delia. "High Sentinel... I'm reporting  back... I was unable to locate Lady Moonstream after she left. I apologize, ma'am. I didn't realize you'd want someone to keep an eye on them."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 7:17 PM

Rae nods and pats Delia on the shoulder, "Next time. You're still learning." She looks down the stairs and then back to Delia. "Stay here and do as Misha asks, unless it is leaving her side for more than a minute. Ask the Dawnguard to get you anything if she needs it." She then reiterates, "Give her space while she is with her mother but do not leave her side."

DM — 06/01/2021 7:21 PM

"Yes, ma'am."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 7:34 PM

Rae looks hesitant to leave, but with the barest of pauses she takes off to look for Cae.

DM — 06/01/2021 7:39 PM

Delia heads down the stairs. Where are you off to?

Aurora — 06/01/2021 7:41 PM

To check if there are any signs of where Cae might have gone.

DM — 06/01/2021 7:42 PM

How so?

Aurora — 06/01/2021 7:44 PM

Checking for any recent tracks heading out, or drag marks, or even blood.

DM — 06/01/2021 7:45 PM

Heading straight outside? Give me an investigation check.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 7:47 PM

((22))

And yes, outside.

DM — 06/01/2021 7:58 PM

It's almost like I built this character to be a detective.

After a few minutes of a perimeter check, you do spot some interesting marks in the snow. A spot that looks like a scuff mark exposing the dirt under the snow like a toe dragged through it, a compression mark like something heavy fell onto the snow, a couple spots of fresh blood. Once you've got the trail, it wouldn't be too difficult to follow.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 8:06 PM

Rae follows it quickly.

DM — 06/01/2021 8:18 PM

It's not hard, in the snow, to spot footsteps here and there- two sets. Sometimes there's compression marks like one of them fell. A bright red mark catches your eye on the side of a tree at about head height with another compression mark below it. After several minutes of following the trail, you realize it's not moving in a straight line. There are points where the trail veers, others where it curves or turns sharply.

After a good half an hour, you find a place where the snow has been disturbed more than anywhere else. Signs of a scuffle, you might call it. You also find a pair of manacles lying discarded on the ground, the key still inside them.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 8:23 PM

Rae begins to be a lot more concerned than she was as she grabs the manacles and continues looking for Cae and the prisoner.

DM — 06/01/2021 8:27 PM

Give me another Investigation check.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 8:31 PM

((13))

DM — 06/01/2021 8:39 PM

You do find a set of tracks. It looks like boots, spaced further apart, possibly from someone running.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 8:44 PM

((Tactical assessment turns that into a whopping 15))

DM — 06/01/2021 8:51 PM

At 15, you also spot another set of prints, almost hidden inside the others.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 8:51 PM

Rae follows the second set of footprints.

DM — 06/01/2021 8:53 PM

They follow the first. Give me one more check of your choice- Investigation, Perception, or Survival.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 9:02 PM

((21 investigation, using TA again))

DM — 06/01/2021 9:06 PM

You find your target. The prisoner lies on the ground, his face bloodied, still at Cae's feet. She doesn't turn to look at you, but you hear her say, "If I find my daughter has come to harm, you will be the next to beg my mercy."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 9:07 PM

"She's safe and taking care of her mother." She pauses before adding, "Did he say anything else?"

DM — 06/01/2021 9:12 PM

"A name. Thurstan Latton. And posturing. Threats. Pleas. Swears he wasn't the one to kill my wife." She puts her bow back into the holder on her back.

Aurora — 06/01/2021 9:14 PM

"Hmm. He was here for a month, I find that hard to believe. Unless we are missing someone."

DM — 06/01/2021 9:15 PM

"He was waiting on reinforcements, trying to figure out where we'd gone when the men he sent after us didn't return. The others had died in the attack."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 9:22 PM

"Small victories," Rae mutters, still a bit on edge, her own bow still in her hand. "Was your plan to leave him here?"

DM — 06/01/2021 9:23 PM

"Let the scavengers have him."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 9:32 PM

"... It's unfortunate that he escaped and the wildlife caught him." Though she says it, it's clear the lie makes her uncomfortable.

DM — 06/01/2021 9:35 PM

She lets out a humorless chuckle. "You needn't lie. He ran. I was forced to shoot him. My wife may be dead, but I still bear the Moonstream name. I still act as her enforcer."

She turns and looks into Rae's eyes. "I will protect my daughter if it means killing every last one of them and anyone who stands in my way."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 9:50 PM

"I believe that and I might do the same," she looks to add more but changes her mind. "Though, maybe stay away from Riverrun... for now."

DM — 06/01/2021 9:52 PM

"Why?"

Aurora — 06/01/2021 9:55 PM

"It's already chaotic there. We don't need someone killing more people, even if those people are the problem. That and it would make your daughter vulnerable. She is currently the se-- most important person in Vyon."

DM — 06/01/2021 10:01 PM

She hums a bit. "Luckily for you, I wasn't planning on it. We'll only be in Bellbury to tie up loose ends and then we'll be leaves in the wind."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 10:06 PM

Rae looks concerned, "I am not doubting your ability, however should you not have one or two more to help you?"

DM — 06/01/2021 10:08 PM

"Numbers only mean more chances of being found. I do not intend on being found, and any who do should not expect to survive."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 10:16 PM

"And if they send more then a small group after you?"

DM — 06/01/2021 10:17 PM

"They'd have to send an army... and armies are easy to avoid. I spent 3 centuries avoiding Ascans in the forest."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 10:22 PM

Rae narrows her eyes, clearly not a fan of leaving Misha to a single person, "Do you at least have a way to ask for help if you need it?"

DM — 06/01/2021 10:26 PM

"We don't need it."

Aurora — 06/01/2021 10:28 PM

"You are very frustrating," Rae says in elvaan, clearly exasperated as she turns to head back to Bellbury.

DM — 06/01/2021 10:37 PM

With your (lack of) perception you don't even hear her as she melts into the trees , leaving you to find your way back on your own.

DM — 06/02/2021 7:18 AM

When you return, Delia is standing outside the door to the basement.  She has a look on her face that might be embarrassment or shame when she sees you.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 7:20 AM

"What happened?"

DM — 06/02/2021 7:23 AM

"Lady Moonstream demanded I leave, ma'am. I tried to object but...," she lowers her voice to a whisper,  "she's very scary..."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 7:35 AM

Rae rubs at her face, trying not to let out a laugh, "A bit, but she doesn't need to know that. Thank you, Delia. Let me know if anyone else comes into town."

DM — 06/02/2021 7:39 AM

"Yes, ma'am." She heads back towards the front of the building.

Aurora — 06/02/2021 7:41 AM

Rae looks at the basement door wearily for a few seconds before opening it and heading in, purposely stopping halfway down.

DM — 06/02/2021 7:43 AM

By the time you get that far, Cae appears, arrow drawn to her bow. She doesn't lower it when she recognizes you. "I said we were not to be disturbed."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 7:44 AM

"And I have a job to do that you are very determined to not let me do."

DM — 06/02/2021 7:46 AM

"You can do it just as well from up there. There are no other entries or exits to this room."

Aurora — 06/02/2021 7:47 AM

"They thought the same thing in Riverrun," she says quietly, but she does turn to head back up the stairs.

## A Dash of Ryfika+Gylfi For Your Souls

Blair — 05/31/2021 8:14 PM

Gylfi casually comes down the stairs, whistling to themselves as they do.

DM — 05/31/2021 8:23 PM

Rukiya and Ry are chatting with Tanjura, nothing particularly important, but Rukiya's hiding tension- something both Gylfi and Ry would be able to recognize even if Tanjura doesn't.

Blair — 05/31/2021 8:30 PM

Gylfi walks with a bounce in their step to them. They wait for the conversation to stop before saying, "I am interrupting. Tanjura do you have any booze?"

Ry raises an eyebrow at Gylfi's words.

DM — 05/31/2021 8:37 PM

Tanjura: "We do have a small selection in the kitchens."

Blair — 05/31/2021 8:42 PM

Gylfi: "Excellent!" They loop an arm through Rukiya's. "Come on, you two. To the kitchens!"

DM — 05/31/2021 8:47 PM

Rukiya smiles a little. "You know, there are bars in town. With lots of pretty people in them."

Blair — 05/31/2021 8:49 PM

Gylfi: "Ah, I know... but one of my good friends needs some tension release. And since sex is now off limits, a drink will have to do."

Ry clears her throat, uncomfortably.

DM — 05/31/2021 8:53 PM

Rukiya: "As much as I appreciate you looking out for me, I don't think it's a good idea."

Blair — 05/31/2021 9:11 PM

Ry: "Sun'frada, we're in a safe place. If you would like a drink, then have one." She takes Rukiya's hand and brings it to her lips. "Not that I need to be, because you're your own woman, but I'm okay with it."

DM — 05/31/2021 9:16 PM

Rukiya: "If not that, what's bothering you?"

Blair — 06/01/2021 10:40 AM

Ry blushes. "Nothing," She says and Rukiya can feel her embarrassment. "It's not important right now." Ry smiles in a reassuring way. "Really, I'm with you."

DM — 06/01/2021 10:47 AM

Rukiya: "I was actually saying it may not be a good idea because I'm not sure how I might react to it with the chaos going on inside me right now. It might make me sad or angry or..."

Blair — 06/01/2021 10:51 AM

Ry steps into Rukiya's space and wraps her arms around her. "If you don't want to drink, then don't, but no matter how you react, I'm here." She lowers her voice and says, "Unless sex is what you need, then we can ditch Gylfi and go upstairs." Ry smirks and quirks an eyebrow.

Blair — 06/01/2021 11:15 AM

Gylfi: "Come onnnnnn, Rukiya. Just one drink... then we can go from there, okay?"

DM — 06/01/2021 11:54 AM

Rukiya rolls her eyes. "Ok... one," she says to Gylfi, then gives Ry a quick kiss and lowers her voice to say, "Then maybe the other."

Blair — 06/01/2021 1:55 PM

Gylfi does a fist pump into the air and lets out a little 'woohoo'.

Ry chuckles and leads them all to the kitchen.

DM — 06/01/2021 2:07 PM

It's early in the evening by this time, several people have already eaten and others are cleaning up after their own meals. There's a halfling woman and a lizardfolk man moving about the kitchen, cleaning up.

Blair — 06/01/2021 2:18 PM

Ry: "Excuse me. Do either of you know where we keep the alcohol?"

DM — 06/01/2021 2:23 PM

The lizardfolk starts to say it's not for staff, but the halfling interrupts. "Shoggaa, they're not staff. Sorry, we've had to limit access for budgetary concerns, but you're obviously welcome to it." She tosses a small key to Ryleigh and points. "The cupboard over there."

Blair — 06/01/2021 2:25 PM

Ry catches the key with a smile. "Thank you. I'm sorry for the confusion, I should have introduced myself. I'm Ryleigh."

DM — 06/01/2021 2:27 PM

The halfling smiles. "Rikath. I know who you are... you too," she adds, nodding towards Rukiya. Then she looks at Gylfi. "Not you, but you're with them, so you're welcome. This is Shoggaa."

Blair — 06/01/2021 2:32 PM

"Nice to meet you both," Ry says, her smile still in place. She walks to the cabinet and opens it, gesturing to Rukiya for her to pick out what she wants. "We'll grab a bottle and be out of you way."

DM — 06/01/2021 2:38 PM

She picks one and smiles at the cooks in thanks before heading towards one of the more private dining rooms.

Blair — 06/01/2021 2:42 PM

Ry tosses the key back to Rikath and follows Rukiya and Gylfi out of the kitchen.

Gylfi plops down on a chair. "Excellent. Drink and share time!"

DM — 06/01/2021 2:45 PM

Rukiya chuckles. "If it's share time, we might need to relocate to our room instead. Or the warroom."

Blair — 06/01/2021 4:51 PM

Gylfi: "The saucy details are that good, huh?"

DM — 06/01/2021 4:54 PM

"Depends on what kind of sharing you're thinking. Both are enchanted against scrying magic."

Blair — 06/01/2021 4:56 PM

Ry: "Will you be more comfortable if we do move to our room?"

Gylfi: "Oh yes, let's go to your room." They wiggle their eyebrows playfully and laugh.

DM — 06/01/2021 5:02 PM

Rukiya takes the bottle and starts for the door. "Watch yourself or you're going to have to sit on the floor."

Blair — 06/01/2021 5:14 PM

Gylfi holds up their hands in mock surrender and follows.

Once they reach their room, Ry opens the door to let the others in.

DM — 06/01/2021 5:36 PM

There is a desk and chair in the room but Rukiya sets the bottle onto the nightstand and starts removing her armor before crawling right onto the bed.

Blair — 06/01/2021 8:05 PM

Ry follows suit and takes off her armor too. She sits on the bed next to Rukiya and opens the bottle of alcohol, then hands it to her.

Gylfi takes a seat on the bed too, sitting criss cross applesauce on one of the corners facing the other two. They smile.

DM — 06/01/2021 8:22 PM

Rukiya takes the bottle and laughs a little. "I should have grabbed glasses, too."

Blair — 06/01/2021 8:41 PM

Gylfi: "Meh, we don't need glasses. I've kissed you and you've kissed her, so it's like we've all already exchanged saliva." They chuckle and wink at Ry.

Ry smiles and shakes her head. "I guess that's one way to look at it."

DM — 06/01/2021 8:43 PM

Rukiya laughs. "I guess that means you'll have to finish the bottle instead of putting it back into the cupboard then." She takes a drink and hands it to Gylfi.

Blair — 06/02/2021 4:01 AM

Gylfi takes it and takes a sip, then with a grin they take a good sized gulp. "Shit, this is the good stuff." They hand the bottle to Ry, then stop. "You don't drink right?"

Ry: "I've never tried to, no." She holds out her hand for the bottle.

Gylfi: "You don't have to if you don't wanna. To each their own I say. We all have our vices... what's yours if not drinking or sex? Working out?" Gylfi gives Ry a look over with a sly grin.

Ry takes the bottle and smells it. "This smells nasty."

DM — 06/02/2021 7:04 AM

Rukiya just watches, neither encouraging or discouraging so Ryleigh doesn't feel pressured in either direction, but she puts her hand on her thigh just to remind her she's there.

Blair — 06/02/2021 7:52 AM

Ry slowly puts the bottle to her lips and takes a drink. She nearly spits it out but claps a hand to mouth and unwillingly swallows causing her eyes to water. She coughs and chokes out, "Ew... how do... you drink this stuff?"

DM — 06/02/2021 8:00 AM

Rukiya chuckles and leans over to press a kiss to Ry's burning cheek. "Sips, unsil'umun. Some tastes better than others and what's good for some isn't for others."

Blair — 06/02/2021 8:02 AM

She coughs. "I think I'll just be here while you two drink," She says, a little embarrassed by her reaction. "I don't like whatever that is."

DM — 06/02/2021 8:05 AM

Rukiya takes the bottle in one hand and Ry's hand in the other. "You kind of stop tasting it after a couple drinks, but I can get you something lighter if you'd like. We have mead or white wine."

Blair — 06/02/2021 8:07 AM

Ry shakes her head. "Thanks, but I'm okay just hanging out. Besides, this is to help you relax."

DM — 06/02/2021 8:11 AM

She takes a drink and passes it to Gylfi before turning back to her. "Whatever makes you happy, Ry. I'm with you, too."

Blair — 06/02/2021 8:15 AM

A soft small spreads across Ry's face and she leans to kiss Rukiya's lips.

Gylfi: "Gaaaaaaay!" They take anogher deep drink. "You know, you two are kinda cute. I had my doubts but..." They shrug. "You seem to be right where you should be."

DM — 06/02/2021 8:24 AM

Rukiya smiles at Ry. "I am."

Blair — 06/02/2021 9:19 AM

Gylfi hands the bottle back to Rukiya.

DM — 06/02/2021 9:24 AM

She takes it, takes a drink, and leans into Ry's shoulder before asking Gylfi, "What about you?"

Blair — 06/02/2021 9:26 AM

"What about me?" They say, an easy smile on their lips.

DM — 06/02/2021 9:27 AM

"Are you in a good place? Where you're supposed to be? Or are you still looking?"

Blair — 06/02/2021 9:40 AM

"I'm keeping my options open. I enjoy sending time with Seirixori but she already has a person." They tilt their head towards Ry. "She's taken all the good ones."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:51 AM

Rukiya laughs. "There are tons of people out there. I'm sure there's good people still."

Blair — 06/02/2021 10:14 AM

Gylfi takes the bottle and drinks. Then they hand it back to Rukiya. "I know. I just like giving your wife a hard time."

Ry: "Ha ha," She says with a playful roll of her eyes.

DM — 06/02/2021 10:19 AM

Rukiya takes another lengthy drink and says, "You were never the monoga-- what's the word for monogamy for platonic..." She shakes her head. "You could both be her people. Like me and her and Ry. Different, but both important."

Blair — 06/02/2021 10:25 AM

Ry leans over and presses a kiss to Rukiya's forehead.

Gylfi: "ha, monogamy. I suppose we'll have to see where it goes. I'm good with where we are now." They take the bottle and take a drink.

DM — 06/02/2021 10:36 AM

"I didn't mean just relationships, though. Are you happy with where your life is? Doing what you do? ...Working for Vydea?"

Blair — 06/02/2021 11:55 AM

They shrug. "This trip has opened my eyes to some things. Working for Vydea gives me access the most research and best library on the continent. I should be happier because she's also my god because I'm non-binary, but she's currently on my shit list." Gylfi drinks again. "My life... I suppose I'm happy." They drink again.

DM — 06/02/2021 11:56 AM

Rukiya takes the bottle back, but doesn't immediately drink. "Your shit list?"

Blair — 06/02/2021 12:07 PM

"Yeee..p," they slur. "She hurt you and tried to kill Caelynn. Not okay."

Ry points to Gylfi. "She's been on my shit list for a while."

DM — 06/02/2021 12:24 PM

Rukiya doesn't say anything to that, opting instead to taking another drink.

Blair — 06/02/2021 12:41 PM

Ry: "I didn't mean to upset you... she continues to hurt you and it makes angry."

DM — 06/02/2021 12:45 PM

Rukiya shakes her head and starts to talk, but her voice gets quiet as she does. "No... it's not... you're not wrong."

"I didn't realize it was... that obvious," she adds, gesturing to Gylfi's statement.

Blair — 06/02/2021 12:48 PM

Ry: "It's not to most people, but we," she gestures between herself and Gylfi, "aren't most people when it comes to you."

DM — 06/02/2021 12:53 PM

She chuckles a little, but there's sadness in it. "The two people left who are closest to me in the world... and you both..." she sighs and says, "She's part of me. She's in me and has molded me and... I don't even know who I would be without her."

DM — 06/02/2021 1:12 PM

"It's all so...." She groans in frustration. "I don't know what she wants or if I want to help her or if I even have a choice and... part of why you both love me is things she gave me."

Blair — 06/02/2021 1:23 PM

Ry pulls Rukiya close and softly says, "You love me despite the evil that lives in my veins. How could I not love you when a gods blood lives in yours? I hate that she's pushed you to do things you wouldn't have done." Ry presses a kiss to Rukiya's cheek. "It's selfish, but I'm SO thankful she saved you."

Gylfi's eyes look a little droopy as they listen.

DM — 06/02/2021 2:48 PM

"Your blood doesn't actually change who you are. Mine does." She sighs and looks at Gylfi with a worried look. "Are you ok?"

Blair — 06/02/2021 5:49 PM

Their eyes fly open. "I think I might have had my feel." They stand, and wobble a bit. "I need to find a bed with someone in it."

Ry untangles herself from Rukiya and helps Gylfi to the door. "Do you want some help finding a room?"

Gyfli waves Ry off. "Nah, think I'll head back to the kitchens and see who's still up and willing." They wink at Ry and leave.

Ry closes the door. "They're something else. Never satisfied, huh?" She says with a smile in her tone.

DM — 06/02/2021 5:56 PM

"Just a different kind of satisfaction..."

Blair — 06/02/2021 5:59 PM

Ry hoovers for a moment by the door. Her smile slipping a little. She crosses the room to Rukiya's side of the bed and kneels next to it. "Your blood doesn't change you. You were still you... still the woman I love... when we were in the shadowfell."

DM — 06/02/2021 6:12 PM

"She may not have had direct input, but she built me. My knowledge, this big beautiful brain you talk about, my compassion as a result of my gift, the things you love about me... at least partially come from her."

Blair — 06/02/2021 6:40 PM

"Rukiya," Ry sighs. "What part of this has you worried?"

DM — 06/02/2021 7:02 PM

"It's not..." She sighs. "It's hard to sift through how I feel about it all, and that's without both of you being negative about her. And maybe that's part of it. Maybe she's too in me and it makes me uncomfortable because she doesn't like it. Maybe I should rely on your opinions to tell me how to feel about her."

Blair — 06/02/2021 7:12 PM

Ry stands and sit on the bed next to Rukiya. She takes Rukiya's hand in hers and brings it to her lips. "I'm sorry. I know what it's like to follow a God that everyone has an opinion about." Ry cover Rukiyas hand with her other one. "I'll try to stop being so negative about her."

DM — 06/02/2021 7:19 PM

"What if you're right and she’s just... making me feel ok with it? She let my family die. How could I ever forgive her for that?"

Blair — 06/02/2021 7:30 PM

"You were right about Asten," Ry says, shifting uncomfortably. "Raisna'rila, you don't have to forgive her and she shouldn't expect you to..."

DM — 06/02/2021 7:40 PM

She groans and falls back on the bed, covering her face.

Blair — 06/02/2021 7:53 PM

"Dance with me?" Ry asks softly.

DM — 06/02/2021 7:59 PM

She exhales sharply and drops her hands, but when she turns to look at Ry, her expression softens. She holds her hand out for Ry to take.

Blair — 06/02/2021 8:06 PM

Ry takes it and leads them to the middle of the room. She takes Rukiya in her arms and starts to sway in the silence.

DM — 06/02/2021 8:07 PM

"I'm sorry. It makes no sense in my head, I can't imagine what it must feel like for you watching from the outside."

Blair — 06/02/2021 8:14 PM

"All I feel is lost, because I don't know what to say or how to comfort you."

DM — 06/02/2021 8:29 PM

"I don't need comfort, Ry... I don't need you to just say whatever you think I want to hear or what will make me feel better." She sighs. "Thank you... for trying. And for being here even though I make no sense."

Blair — 06/02/2021 8:51 PM

"It's okay to want comfort though. You've been through something terrible..." Ry shifts back so she can look at Rukiyas face. "And you know me well enough to know that I wont tell you what you want to hear just because. I cherish you more than that and I believe our love is strong enough to disagree."

DM — 06/02/2021 9:00 PM

She closes her eyes and nods a little. "I just wish it made sense. I don't have answers... I don't even know the questions to ask." She sighs and shakes her head, then starts to move along with Ryleigh again.

DM — 06/02/2021 11:46 PM

After a few seconds, she quietly asks, "What were you uncomfortable about earlier?"

Blair — 06/03/2021 5:39 AM

"Oh, that." Ry continues to sway them. Her cheeks pink a little when she asks, "Was I part of the tension that you'd release with Gylfi?"

DM — 06/03/2021 6:08 AM

Laughter bubbles up before she can stop it, though she tries to control it so Ry isn't even more self conscious. "Do you really want to know?"

Blair — 06/03/2021 8:25 AM

"No, I suppose not," Ry says, and even though she's blushing, she's also smiling. "I love your laugh... have I told you that lately?"

DM — 06/03/2021 8:37 AM

She hums a little, smiling up at Ry and using one of the hands draped over her shoulders to play with the hair at the back of her neck. "Not lately, though... I haven't given you much reason to say it." The words seem like they should be sad, but it's almost absently said like her mind is elsewhere.

Blair — 06/03/2021 8:40 AM

"What are you thinking about?" Ry whispers, her smile still in place.

DM — 06/03/2021 8:49 AM

She's pulled out of her thoughts and before she can stop herself, she laughs, "Do you really want to know?" She claps a hand over her mouth like she's surprised that's what came out.

Blair — 06/03/2021 8:51 AM

Ry laughs, and after a little while, she asks, "I don't know, do I want to know?" Ry leans in for a kiss, but of course, she has to wait for Rukiya to uncover her mouth.

DM — 06/03/2021 8:57 AM

She does, and doesn't wait for Ry to close the distance. After a moment, she pulls back. "I've told you how hard it was to want you when you didn't want me... so yes, but not always with Gylfi. But, I was just remembering one of our early sparring sessions maybe ending a different way, and how much better it is like this, not... pretending."

Blair — 06/03/2021 9:01 AM

"I'm sorry you had to wait for me to catch up," Ry says. "I'm lucky you didn't fall for someone else while I was figuring everything out." None of it is said sadly, but Rukiya can feel Ry's need to make up for lost time.

DM — 06/03/2021 9:04 AM

She shakes her head a little and says, "I'm lucky you did," before pulling Ry down into a heated kiss.

Blair — 06/03/2021 9:07 AM

Ry obliges, her lips equally as eager as her hands drift down Rukiya’s backside. A moment later she lifts Rukiya and in between kisses asks, "You're sure this is what you want?"

DM — 06/03/2021 9:10 AM

"I want you."

Blair — 06/03/2021 9:17 AM

A smile spreads across Rys face. "You have me."

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