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## Dawnguard HQ

You've been back in Riverrun for a couple days. Urrak and Malica disappeared into their room, Seir and Gunnloda took the Kinetas villagers to Bellbury, and Ry and Rukiya have been away. If there's anything in particular you guys want to have done in that time, let me know.

[6:55 PM] Urrak: ((Urrak gave Seir the gold needed to make potions))

[6:56 PM] Seirixori: ((number specifically lol cuz time limitations))

[6:57 PM] Urrak: ((2))

[6:58 PM] Gayle Silbando: ((Gayle talked to the others about staying at some point the past week lol))

[7:02 PM] DM: So it's morning on the 5th. The HQ. Gunnloda's back, serving breakfast.

[7:08 PM] Urrak: Urrak comes down from her room and begins to make a plate for her and Malica. She's in a markedly good mood.

[7:13 PM] Gayle Silbando: Gayle is already downstairs, the smell of food drawing her quickly down to the kitchen. In the middle of a bite, she looks up at Urrak with an eyebrow raised and just smirks at her.

[7:14 PM] DM: Malica sits down with Urrak, kissing her cheek as she does.

[7:15 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia stumbles in, grabbing a hefty plate of breakfast before plopping down on a seat with a yawn.

[7:15 PM] Brimeia: "Good night?" she smirks.

[7:18 PM] Urrak: Urrak smiles into her coffee, "At th' risk of soundin' like Ry at her flowerly-est, every nights a good one when I'm with Mal here," she leans over and kisses her on the head, chuckling a little at her own corniness.

[7:18 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I knew Malica was a musician, but I didn't know Urrak could also sing," she says with the humor in her voice.

[7:19 PM] Urrak: She nearly chokes her own spit at Gayle's comment, but laughs through it, "Well I'm a orc o' many talents, ye'll come t' find."

[7:19 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia makes a dramatic gagging noise.

[7:21 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh walks into HQ in common clothes, her hand in Rukiya's.

[7:22 PM] Urrak: "Speakin' o' good nights, how've ye been sleepin', Bri? Any visits? Seems like she's been real quiet lately."

[7:23 PM] Seirixori: Seir finally comes down the stairs and walks to the end of the table and sits down, immediately curling up and nodding off.

[7:26 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh pulls out a chair for Rukiya before she sits in the seat on Seir's left. "*Homashoc*, you should eat something before going back to sleep."

[7:27 PM] Seirixori: Seir grumbles something incoherent and leans into Ryleigh's side.

[7:28 PM] Urrak: "I feel like it'd be easier t' stop th' tide then stop Seir from sleepin' through breakfast," Urrak grins as she chews a bite of food, "Mornin' Ry, Rukiya."

[7:29 PM] DM: Rukiya: "Morning."

[7:30 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you yet," she reaches her hand out to Rukiya. "Gayle. Nice to meet you," she smiles.

[7:31 PM] Brimeia: "No visits. Some very nice dreams though," she responds to Urrak.

[7:31 PM] DM: Rukiya shakes her hand. "Rukiya. Ryleigh says you'll be dropping by soon?"

[7:32 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Yes, I look forward to meeting the others."

[7:32 PM] DM: Gunnloda sets some sweet breads in front of Seir as she sits, filling her own plate up.

[7:33 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Gunnloda, this is amazing. Thank you for breakfast."

[7:33 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh half nudges Seir to look at the plate of food Gunnloda set down. "Eat."

[7:34 PM] DM: She chuckles. "It's my pleasure."

[7:35 PM] Urrak: "Stick around a bit longer an' ye'll see many more great breakfasts," Urrak leans back in her seat, "Gunnloda's a real gem."

[7:37 PM] Seirixori: Seir peeks at the food in front of her and lazily grabs at one. She pushes it into her mouth, barely chewing as it sits in her mouth. "Thn you."

[7:37 PM] DM: There's a brief knock at the front door, and it opens. Alarys steps inside wearing a very nice blue and silver robe. Two blue-robed acolytes follow her inside.

[7:38 PM] DM: Alarys: "I hope I'm not interrupting anything?"

[7:39 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh stands from the table. "Of course not, Alarys. You're always welcome here." She gestures for them to join the table if they want.

[7:39 PM] Seirixori: Seir nearly inhales the piece in her mouth, coughing as it partially gets stuck. "Fuck." She half wheezes.

[7:39 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Pull up a seat and a plate if y'like."

[7:40 PM] DM: Alarys shakes her head. "I'm actually just passing through with an invitation."

[7:41 PM] DM: Alarys: "I've been invited to Vydenia, and I asked if Yahya, Taji, and your group could accompany me, since I may not have made it this far without any of you."

[7:42 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia chuckles, "You okay there, Seirixori?" She pats her gently.

[7:43 PM] Seirixori: "M'fine," she manages. Though she stops short hearing Alarys' offer.

[7:44 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "You've been invited to Vydenia, what for?" Ryleigh asks, taking her seat again.

[7:45 PM] DM: Alarys smiles. "The King and Queen want to meet me. They are children of Vydea, after all... I'm sure we'll be working together closely to bring in the new era."

[7:46 PM] Urrak: "Th' King an' Queen...fancy." Urrak mutters

[7:46 PM] Seirixori: Seir frowns and starts picking at the bread, keeping her head down.

[7:47 PM] DM: Alarys: "I thought it only right to make sure your group got the recognition it deserved for serving her interests so well."

[7:50 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh gives Alarys a polite smile. "That's very considerate of you. If there are no objections... I wouldn't mind seeing the capital city."

[7:52 PM] Brimeia: "If there are a lot of pretty ladies there, I'm in."

[7:52 PM] Urrak: "Count me in, sounds like a real rewardin' time." Urrak turns to Malica and then back to Alarys, "Would ye mind if Mal tags along? That is, if ye want t' of course." she rests a hand on her shoulder.

[7:54 PM] DM: Alarys: "Any of your companions and other members are welcome. We'll be leaving by ship tomorrow. They sent the royal yacht."

[7:54 PM] Urrak: "That's th' fanciest fuckin' thing I think I've ever heard."

[7:55 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "It's a bit much," Ryleigh says under her breath.

[7:56 PM] Gayle Silbando: “Fancy,” Gayle echoes.

7:56 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Seir feels Ry's hand on her leg. She's subtly trying to get Seir's attention.

[7:57 PM] Seirixori: She glances over.

[7:59 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "You okay going? It'll postpone Ardabeh for a few more days," she mouths.

[7:59 PM] Seirixori: She shrugs.

[7:57 PM] DM: Alarys smiles again. "Well, my invitation is extended and I do have other places to be. I hope to see you tomorrow. We sail at high tide."

[7:57 PM] Gayle Silbando: “Much appreciated, Alarys.”

[7:58 PM] Urrak: "Aye, thank ye!" Urrak raises her mug to her

[7:58 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Thanks, Alarys." Ryleigh waves as she goes.

[7:58 PM] DM: The acolytes and Alarys all leave.

[8:00 PM] Seirixori: Seir waits a beat until after they leave, then gets up and goes into the little workshop and shuts the door.

[8:01 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh leans over and gives Rukiya a quick kiss, whispering in elven, "I'll be right back." She stands from the table and goes after Seir.

## Seiryleigh in the Workshop

8:05 PM] Seirixori: All of Nolanos's things are shoved to the side on a table and Seir's got a couple of bowls out, one that she's grinding herbs into, with a bit more force than necessary.

[8:05 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh knocks as she enters the room. "We don't have to go..."

[8:06 PM] Seirixori: "Of course we do."

[8:08 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "The King and Queen didn't directly invite us. It wouldn't be rude not to go... although it might help the prestige of the guild."

[8:09 PM] Seirixori: "Which is why we have to go," she says and nearly slams the bowl on the table.

[8:10 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh moves to Seir's side, she takes her hand in both of hers. "Look at me."

[8:12 PM] Seirixori: Seir sighs with a slump and looks at Ry, "What?"

[8:16 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I didn't commit the entire group, because I know you want to go home. I know its important to you, but we don't have to go. We can send Gayle, and Brimiea... and Urrak..." Ryleigh slowly looks more concerned the more names she lists off "...to represent us."

[8:17 PM] Seirixori: Seir raises an eyebrow, "Yes, that will go over so well."

[8:18 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: It's Ryleigh's turn to deflate. "I'm sorry, *Homashoc*."

[8:19 PM] Seirixori: She shrugs again, turning back to her work, "At least I have more time to make this stupid thing and don't have to give her my own."

[8:21 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh looks hesitant, her mouth pulling into a thin line. "I'll... I'll go get Gunnloda."

[8:23 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: If Seir doesn't stop her, she'll leave to go get Gunnloda.

[8:25 PM] Seirixori: "No, it's fine. I'm fine, I just didn't sleep much."

[8:26 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Dare I ask why?" Ryleigh says.

[8:28 PM] Seirixori: She laughs, "Urrak wanted two, I made one." She points off to the side where there's a finished potion.

[8:29 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Again, Ryleigh draws Seir's attention away from the table by reaching out to touch her forearm. "I need you to take better care of yourself..."

[8:32 PM] Seirixori: Seir finally pulls her full attention away from her work. "I'll be okay and it all worked out, didn't it? I don't have anything else to do today but make this other one." She shakes her head and gives Ryleigh a grin, "I just had a very fun two days, I promise I'm good. I should really learn not to joke about doing something, however."

[8:34 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Okay," Ryleigh relents, giving Seir a soft smile. "I haven't said it yet, but... what you did for all those people... it was..." she shrugs, shaking her head. "You're amazing. In case you forgot."

[8:38 PM] Seirixori: Her cheeks redden slightly, "I only was trying to help."

[8:40 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I know, and you did." Ryleigh presses a quick kiss to Seir's forehead. "Try not to work too hard. We have to be up early tomorrow morning and we have dinner tonight. Or I assume dinner is still on..."

[8:41 PM] Seirixori: "Uuuugh why is everything always early. I'll sleep on the boat."

[8:43 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "If the sun's awake - I'm awake," Ryleigh says with a grin. "And yet, I surround myself with night owls." She laughs as she exits the work room.

## HQ Edit

[8:03 PM] DM: Malica: "The castle? You're moving up in the world."

[8:05 PM] Urrak: "How's it feel t' be with such a big deal?" Urrak smirks and wraps an arm around her shoulders

[8:05 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I suppose if we go, these clothes won't do, will they?" she looks down at her black attire.

[8:06 PM] Brimeia: "Gonna get all dolled up, Gayle?"

[8:07 PM] Urrak: "I'm sure ye can find somethin' a bit less utilitarian here in Riverrun. We know a guy who's a real genius."

[8:09 PM] Gayle Silbando: She chuckles. "I'll have to pay him a visit."

[8:11 PM] DM: Mal rolls her eyes.

[8:12 PM] DM: Malica: "We'll have to go soon if you're going to have something ready by morning. I can show you, if you want."

[8:14 PM] Gayle Silbando: "That would be perfect, thank you Malica. Does anybody else need to go clothes shopping?"

[8:15 PM] Brimeia: "I'd be happy to tag along." Brimeia grins.

[8:19 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Any excuse to take these clothes off, I guess...and to play dress up. Shall we?" She makes sure they're done with breakfast before standing up.

[8:19 PM] DM: Malica smiles and almost bounces to her feet. "Let's go!"

[8:19 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia wiggles her eyebrows suggestively. "Sounds good to me."

[8:23 PM] Urrak: "Suppose I should wait here fer Seir an' Ry t' be done talkin'," she reaches over and takes Mal's hand. She presses a soft kiss to it and winks, "Have a good time."

[8:20 PM] DM: Malica leads anyone who's going shopping out and into #side2

## Dress shopping

8:22 PM] DM: Malica's walking down the street, chatting excitedly. "Niro really is a genius. He's made things for all of us to wear to the Duchess's dinner when we first came to Riverrun."

[8:26 PM] Gayle Silbando: "You're also very stylish so I'm glad I can have another pair of eyes to tell me what looks good or not."

[8:29 PM] Brimeia: "I bet you'd look very fine in anything." Brimeia winks.

[8:30 PM] DM: You find the tailor shop and Niro greets everyone. "Malica! Lovely to see you again! Ahh, and you've brought me someone new! Excellent, excellent, please, stand up right here for me."

[8:31 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Don't worry, I'll give you a potato sack fashion show when this is all done," she jokes before walking through the door at the shop. Before she gets to say hello to Niro, she shuffles quickly where he wants her to stand. "Hi...hello. Thank you."

[8:35 PM] DM: His small army of tailors walk around Gayle, writing down measurements as Niro takes them. He's a half-elf in a very well-cut suit with short silver hair. "What are we thinking? Dress? Pants? What's the occasion? How long do we have?"

[8:36 PM] Brimeia: "Fancy royal party," Brimeia says excitedly, leaning in like it's a secret.

[8:38 PM] Gayle Silbando: Between being shifted and pricked and prodded, Gayle answers, "Something formal. Dress, pants, doesn't matter. Whatever is easiest for you. And....tomorrow," she offers a sheepish grin. "I apologize for the short notice, we just found out no more than 20 minutes ago."

[8:43 PM] DM: He steps back with a dramatic gasp. "Excuse me? Whatev-- whatever's easiest? I'm sorry, did you think that you were not in the shop of the best tailor under Vydea's eye? Nonsense. You tell me what you want."

[8:46 PM] Gayle Silbando: Gayle's eyes go wide. "I'm so sorry. I have heard excellent things about your shop." She turns to Brimeia and Malica. "Do you think black is too much for Royalty?"

[8:46 PM] Brimeia: "I wouldn't know but you'd look smashing in it."

[8:46 PM] DM: Malica smiles. "Trust him. Tell him what you want and what you need and he'll make it work."

[8:53 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I think dark colors goes the best with how I look.  Maybe a dark tunic, some pants. I think I'd like to keep my boots. Can I have a cape?" she asks Niro excitedly.

[8:55 PM] DM: Niro: "Now we're talking. A tunic is a bit casual for meeting royalty, but I think I have just the thing in mind. It will be ready at dawn. Now... shoo!"

[8:59 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Thank...you." Gayle hurriedly shuffles out of the way and towards Bri and Mal.

## HQ Edit

[8:28 PM] DM: Gunnloda starts clearing dishes, leaving Rukiya and Urrak sitting at the table.

[8:29 PM] Urrak: Urrak sits quietly awhile, awkwardly tapping her fingers on the table, "So uh, ye excited t' meet th' King n' Queen?"

[8:33 PM] DM: Rukiya sits back, crosses her arms and grins. "You look nervous."

[8:36 PM] Urrak: "Naaaah, jus' makin' conversation. Ain't often it's jus' th' two of us." Urrak coughs, "Supposed t' be a big deal meetin' 'em."

[8:37 PM] DM: Rukiya: "It's not often a mercenary company gets the chance to be recognized by the king."

[8:38 PM] Urrak: "Have ye seen another get th' chance?"

[8:40 PM] DM: She shrugs. "I haven't been around the mercenary guild before you. Just seems like a big deal."

[8:44 PM] Urrak: "Sure does," Urrak crosses her arms, "I don't even know th' first thing about how t' act around a King." she smirks a little

[8:44 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh walks back into the room.

[8:45 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Be polite and don't say anything stupid. Or he might take your head," Ryleigh says, and it's in a tone that you can't tell if she's kidding or not.

[8:45 PM] DM: Rukiya tilts her head in Ry's direction like she's agreeing.

[8:46 PM] Urrak: Urrak is silent for a beat, "Ah."

[8:47 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh chuckles. "I'm joking. Mostly. Ambrose isn't Tilman."

[8:48 PM] DM: Rukiya giggles. "Can you imagine?" She deepens her voice and prentends to be haughty. "Moon King Moonstream King of Darkness. BOW."

[8:51 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: It looks like Ryleigh is trying REALLY hard not to burst into a fit of laughter. Her face sort of contorts, her cheek redden with effort, and then finally, she laughs - deep belly laughter.

[8:52 PM] Urrak: Urrak chuckles as well, though mostly at Ryleigh's reaction

[8:55 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: There's a few tears in her eyes, when she finally stops laughing. "Oh gods, I haven't laughed that hard in a while."

[8:56 PM] Urrak: "Who are ye an' what have ye done with Ryleigh?" Urrak grins widely at her

[8:59 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I'm not always serious... sometimes I act my age."

[9:01 PM] Urrak: "I'm glad t' see it," Urrak pats her arm, "Hope it can happen more often."

[9:02 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Someone in our group has to be the adult," Ryleigh says, still smiling.

9:03 PM] Urrak: "Har har," she sticks her tongue out at Ryleigh

[9:04 PM] Brimeia: Bri reenters the hall. "Think we had a successful shopping trip. Anything else we need to get ready before the morning?"

[9:07 PM] Gayle Silbando: "That was an experience."

[9:09 PM] DM: Malica stands behind Urrak and drapes her arms over her shoulders. "Niro's amazing and very affordable for what he does. He makes more... every day wear too, but he likes a challenge."

[9:10 PM] DM: Gunnloda pops her head out of the kitchen. "Ryleigh... would y'say pork or chicken for t'night?"

[9:10 PM] Urrak: "The dress he made fer you was incredible," Urrak places a quick kiss on her arm

[9:12 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Oh, ummm," Ryleigh stutters. "Chicken."

[9:13 PM] DM: She nods and disappears.

[9:15 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I can never decide sometimes. That's why I always flip a coin," she says while...flipping a coin.

[9:16 PM] Seirixori: Seir walks out of the workshop and over to Urrak. She sets a potion on the table a little rougher than needed, "I'll give you the other tomorrow." She mutters and walks back into the workshop.

[9:17 PM] Urrak: "I--Thank you!" she calls back at Seir

[9:17 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia opens her mouth to ask, again, if Seir is okay, but she's gone before she gets the chance.

[9:18 PM] Brimeia: Bri just shuts her mouth again and shakes her head.

[9:18 PM] Urrak: "Ryleigh, what's goin' on with her this time?"

[9:19 PM] Brimeia: "You say that like Ryleigh is supposed to know that all the time."

[9:19 PM] Urrak: "Ryleigh just went in t' talk t'her so I'd hope she knows."

[9:20 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh sighs. "Maybe you should ask her," she says, then adds, "She's wanted to go to Ardabeh since we got back from Shasem, and things keep getting in the way."

[9:21 PM] Urrak: "Ardabeh? T'find her mother again?"

[9:22 PM] Brimeia: Bri frowns at Urrak. "Her mother was in Shasem, not Ardabeh."

[9:23 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "For reasons that are hers. If you want to know more, then you'll need to ask her," Ryleigh says it with finality.

[9:26 PM] Urrak: "I'm sure that'd go over real well."

[9:26 PM] Brimeia: "If she doesn't want to tell you then you don't get to know, duh."

[9:28 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "That's what friends and family do, Urrak. They check in with each other and ask tough questions - even when they're afraid of the answer."

[9:34 PM] Urrak: Urrak sighs, "Fine, I'll go talk to her." she gets up and walks towards the workshop

[9:35 PM] DM: Rukiya: "Well... I see you have all worked out all the kinks of collaboration and positive work relationships."

[9:37 PM] Gayle Silbando: Gayle tries to hold in a snort.

[9:37 PM] Brimeia: "Totally," Brimeia nods with clear sarcasm in her tone.

## Urrak and Seir Part fifty-leven Edit

9:40 PM] Urrak: Urrak knocks on the door of the workshop

[9:40 PM] Seirixori: "It's open."

[9:42 PM] Urrak: Urrak cracks the door slightly, "It's Urrak."

[9:42 PM] Seirixori: All of Nolanos's things are shoved to the side on a table and Seir's got a couple of bowls out, one that she's grinding herbs into, with a bit more force than necessary. "Okay?"

[9:44 PM] Urrak: "I jus' figured I should let ye know," Urrak steps inside, "Are  ya doin' alright there, Seirixori?"

[9:47 PM] Seirixori: "Great," she sighs tossing something off to the side. "Just great. I love continuously being ignored."

[9:48 PM] Urrak: "I can listen t' ye now, if ye'd like." Urrak finds a stool in the corner and takes a seat

[9:51 PM] Seirixori: She laughs. "What good will that do? I've been trying to go back to Ardabeh for... for who knows how long and you all have known that. Gayle is the only one who gets a pass, and yet," she squishes some kind of berry inbetween her fingers, "you all didn't even think to ask if we had anything else to do. We're just automatically going to Vydenia. Ryleigh was the only one-" a twig breaks and she curses, "--what good will it do?" She finishes quietly.

[9:59 PM] Urrak: "I'm sorry, Seirixori. Things have been gettin' sprung on us left an' right. I certainly hadn't planned on goin' t' Ascus the day after we got back from Shasem," Urrak taps her fingers on her knees, "If ye'd just said somethin' I know we wouldn't have been as eager..."

[10:05 PM] Seirixori: Her jaw clenches, "I'm well aware of what's been happening. This isn't about things changing our plans. This is about--," she shakes her head, "this is about forgetting I exist."

[10:10 PM] Urrak: "I don't think a single person out there could forget about ye, Seirixori," she takes a breath, "We know ye want t' find yer mother. I didn't know ye felt  so ready for it. Seein' her last time, it really messed with ye."

[10:18 PM] Seirixori: Seir throws up her hands, "Wow." She sets her things aside and grabs her bag that's been sitting on the floor next to the table. She rummages through it and finally pulls out a potion and shoves it into Urrak's chest. "Your wife's name is Ancy.  You have her dagger, and you are from Nampuli and you lived with your mother. Ancy left you to protect you. You have your dad's sword." She goes to the door and slams it open. "My Mama is in Shasem. Mielikki is in Ardabeh. But I guess you don't know anything at all, do you?"

[10:18 PM] Seirixori: And she leaves.

[10:19 PM] Urrak: Urrak holds the potion out in front of her and sighs, "Godsdammit."

## Ryfika's non-announcement Edit

[9:39 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh rubs at her temples. "We're having a celebratory dinner tonight here, and we'd like it if everyone was there."

[9:40 PM] Brimeia: "Not that I'm against it, but what for?"

[9:45 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Rukiya and I... we... ummm," Ryleigh stammers, then scratches at the back of her neck. "We exchanged tokens of commitment."

[9:46 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia pauses for a moment, frowning, before her eyebrows snap up with surprise. "Oh! Like, y'all are getting... married?"

[9:50 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh's eyes bounce from the group to Rukiya then back again. "We love each other, and we wanted you all to know what we mean to one another."

[9:51 PM] Gayle Silbando: Gayle smiles super wide and starts to clap excitedly. "Congratulations, you two."

[9:52 PM] Brimeia: "So... not getting married?" Brimeia runs her fingers over her chin.

[9:52 PM] Brimeia: "Oh, right, yeah. Congrats, lovebirds!"

[9:53 PM] DM: Rukiya's just watching Ryleigh's attempts to explain with amusement on her face.

[9:54 PM] DM: If you look, you'd notice neither of them are wearing rings, but they both have new bracelets on.

[9:54 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Thanks," Ryleigh says to them with a genuine smile.

[9:56 PM] Brimeia: "But really... does this mean you guys are getting married... or not?"

[9:58 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh gets a little awkward again. "We're committed to one another in the same way two people who are married or are getting married are, but no... we aren't getting married."

[10:00 PM] Brimeia: "Fair enough!" Brimeia looks thoughtful for a moment before speaking again. "So um... is there something that's customary for a ... commitment celebration dinner thing?"

[10:01 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "The only thing I require is the presence of family and friends."

[10:05 PM] Brimeia: "Well, I can certainly do that. When's the festivities?"

[10:07 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Tonight. That's why Gunnloda was asking chicken or pork for dinner. I just wanted to make sure everyone would be there. Or that you all knew... that I wanted you all to be here," Ryleigh says, holding Dawnbringer's hilt.

[10:09 PM] DM: Malica: "Well, of course we'll be there."

[10:10 PM] DM: She moves over to the chair next to Rukiya and asks to see her bracelet. Rukiya smiles and gives her her wrist.

[10:11 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh grins and looks a little relieved.

[10:16 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia stands and walks over to Ryleigh.

[10:17 PM] Brimeia: "If I give you a hug, you aren't gonna punch me are ya?" she asks teasingly.

10:19 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh chuckles, and opens her arms. "No, I won't punch you."

[10:20 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia shuffles awkwardly closer and gives probably the world's most stiff hug and pat ever.

[10:20 PM] Gayle Silbando: Gayle also stands up and offers a respectful arm shake to Ryleigh. "This is an honor. I don't want to impose on such an important occasion though. Do you and Rukiya have a favored baked good of sorts?"

[10:20 PM] Seirixori: The door to the workshop slams open and Seir, with her bag, storms out. She heads to the door but then turns immediately and disappears into the kitchen.

[10:21 PM] Gayle Silbando: Gayle ends her sentence and turns her head to the slamming doors.

[10:21 PM] Brimeia: Just as she's backing up from the hug, the door slams, and Bri startles. "Uh oh.... I'm guessing that went... real bad."

[10:21 PM] Urrak: A few moments later, Urrak steps out of the workshop, still holding the potion. "Yep."

[10:22 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Breaking away from Brimeia, Ryleigh takes Gayles arm. She sighs when she heard Seirixori yell and slam the door.

[10:22 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia just shakes her head.

[10:23 PM] Urrak: "I'm...really bad at this," she heads to the stairs, "S-Sorry."

[10:23 PM] Brimeia: She heads over to the kitchen, peeking around the door tentatively, like she's not sure if she should.  "Is now a bad time to say sorry?"

[10:26 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh finally walks over to Rukiya and offers her hand. "Come to talk me while all of that happens?"

[10:27 PM] DM: She takes Ry's hand and stands, excusing herself from Mal with a smile.

[10:28 PM] Gayle Silbando: Gayle remains quiet and has a seat next to Mal.

[10:29 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia returns to the room with everyone and plops down in a chair. "Never a dull day here at the Dawnguard guild," she chuckles awkwardly.

[10:30 PM] DM: Malica: "It is certainly more lively with you all here."

## Ryfika upstairs Edit

10:36 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh leads them up the stairs and to DF's room. She shuts the door behind them.

[10:38 PM] DM: Rukiya grins and steps close to Ry to tease her.  "Please do define what tonight is." She's obviously not looking for an answer.

[10:41 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Rolling her eyes, Ryleigh quirks an eyebrow. "You enjoyed that, didn't you?"

[10:41 PM] DM: "I did. Very much."

[10:43 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Thanks for all the help. I thought we were supposed to be in this together," Ryleigh jokes.

[10:44 PM] DM: Rukiya laughs. "You did fine."

[10:46 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "So," Ryleigh says, leaning in to press a kiss to Rukiya's lips. "Vydenia."

[10:48 PM] DM: She raises her eyebrows in a 'yeah' sort of gesture then leans forward to rest her head against Ry's shoulder, draping her arms around Ry's waist. "Vydenia."

[10:57 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh's arms come up around her. "Do you want to go with us, l'auorphiem? You are an honorary member of this guild."

[10:58 PM] DM: "Everything in me says I shouldn't... but I'd regret it if I didn't."

[11:01 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Are you..." Ryleigh looks like she's searching for the right words "...ready to see them again?"

[11:03 PM] DM: "I don't know if I ever would be. I... don't know. I might just end up staying on the boat, but... staying.... I'd just be thinking about it the whole time you were gone."

[11:05 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh's hand comes up to cup Rukiya's cheek. "I love you, and while I don't want you to regret anything, I also don't want you to unnecessarily hurt yourself."

[11:09 PM] DM: "Do you think I am?"

[11:20 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: There's a slight frown on Ryleigh's face. "I don't know... but I know you've been missing them. I know you worry that you've made the wrong decision by leaving. Is seeing them again going to be closure for you, or opening an old wound that'll make you bleed." She sighs, and presses a kiss to Rukiya's forehead. "Only you know if this will be hurting you more than helping."

[11:22 PM] DM: "I don't know... but I can't just stay here. Maybe I'll figure it out on the way."

[11:28 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I'm with you, whatever your choice." Ryleigh's quiet for a few minutes. "I never thought I'd get to meet your parents," she says, her tone light.

[11:29 PM] DM: She looks up and there's a sort of realization in her eyes. "They can know."

[11:35 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I was joking," Ryleigh says, now a little nervous. "But... I'm not sure you'll get the chance to tell them. It'll probably be only formalities."

[11:37 PM] DM: She smiles and leans up, kissing Ryleigh. "They'll know."

[10:59 AM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh sighs contentedly as their lips meet, then she pulls back a little. "I just want you to be as happy as you can be, and to have less regret."

[11:01 AM] Ryleigh Alastair: After a few quiet moments, Ryleigh says with a teasing smile, "So... Moon King Moonstream King of Darkness, huh?"

[11:02 AM] DM: Rukiya looks up with a challenging eyebrow.

[11:05 AM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh chuckles. "That was... oddly specific, and well practiced. It was also adorable. Did you run around the castle shouting it as a kid?" Her grin widens.

[11:08 AM] DM: Rukiya narrows her eyes playfully. "I know where you sleep, Alastair."

[11:15 AM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Your secret is safe with me," Ryleigh says, a soft smile on her lips. She cups Rukiya's cheek, leaning in to kiss her, but then she whispers, "Moon Queen Moonstream Queen of Darkness." Ryleigh quickly kisses Rukiya's cheek and attempts to throw the bedroom door open and run away.

[11:25 AM] DM: Rukiya dashes after her and jumps on her back, tickling her as she does. "You'll pay for that!"

[11:30 AM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh laughs - loud howling laughter - while half making sure Rukiya doesn't fall off.

[11:52 AM] DM: Rukiya stops tickling and gracefully drops back to the floor. "Better be careful, paladin... you have a reputation for being a sourface to protect."

[12:12 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Still chuckling, Ryleigh steps into Rukiya's space. "We're among friends here... I think... it's okay if my facade falls around them." Her arms come up around Rukiya, resting on her shoulders. "You bring out the best in me," she says with a grin.

[12:25 PM] DM: She smiles and puts her arms around Ry. "That's what the best relationships do."

[10:35 PM] DM: So you have a nice dinner with Ry and Rukiya as the guests of honor, celebrating their not-marriage.

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