Devil's Food arc

## Session 4a

[8:28 PM] DM: She's a stout dwarf woman with a wide smile between plump, rosy cheeks.  She’s got her red hair pulled back into a messy, thick braid that falls over chain mail armor with a blue and yellow stylized H on a tabard smeared with juices and flour.

[8:28 PM] DM: "Oh! More friends! Hello! My name is Gunnloda. Who are you and where are you from?"

[8:29 PM] DM: Brimeia and the woman you rescued from the goblins walk in as well, looking very confused.

[8:31 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori steps back and away from the group to give herself some space. Her only response is to nod at Gunnloda.(edited)

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[11:24 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori attempts to use her herbalism kit to stabalise Gunnloda.

[11:25 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: ((20))

[11:27 PM] DM: Gunnloda is stabilized.

## Session 5

[9:23 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "We should head back, see if everyone else is awake." Seirixori starts heading out and towards the tavern.

[9:23 PM] DM: A knock at the door gets your attention, and there stand Gunnloda in full armor and Lin, now dressed in leather armor with a shortsword at her side, her eyes rimmed with red.

Gunnloda: "Good morning, dearies. I was wondering if you were planning on finding Master Vardalon soon. Miss Lin here is awfully anxious to get started."(edited)

[9:24 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "This works just as well. I would like to get started as well."

## Session 6

[9:29 PM] DM: Gunnloda and Seirixori bump into each other, causing Gunnloda's armor to clank noisily. The shuffling comes closer. As it steps out further into view, you see a humanoid skeleton, still wearing scraps of the armor it died in and holding a shortsword, stumbling directly in your direction. Roll initiative.(edited)

[10:36 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Was someone hurt?"

[10:36 PM] DM: @Felicia - Seirixori !

[10:37 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Just a bit," Seirixori grumbles and moves next to Gunnloda, "I'm in front of you."

[10:57 PM] DM: Gunnloda will cast Cure Wounds on the person who bumped into her. ((Heals Seirixori up to max.))
[11:16 PM] DM: Gunnloda reaches out and grabs hold of Seirixori. "Don't leave me, love. I can't see anything."
[11:20 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I'll stay near by, don't worry" and attacks the sekeleton in front of her and Gunnloda. Uses Shillelagh on her quarterstaff .

## Session 9

[9:18 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Good morning everyone. I brought someone new along. I'm sorry, I don't think I caught your name."

[9:20 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Gunnloda!" Seirixori blurts out, glad to see her.

[9:21 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Hello, dear."

*[*12:40 AM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*Seirixori paws at the bodies and then sits next to Gunnloda. Seirixori does a small roar at Brimeia because guess who can't talk.

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*[*12:42 AM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*Seirixori grabs it in her mouth and then nudges Gunnloda to hopefully convey to take it from her.

*[*12:42 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda takes them and pets the panther on the head.

*[*12:42 AM*]*DM*:*She opens them... "I don't recognize these."

*[*12:44 AM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*Seirixori purrs at Gunnloda and pokes her bag trying to motion to put the scrolls there. She sniffs at Nolanos and waits but then nods.

## Session 10

[4:18 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori gags and coughs at the awful taste of the creature.

[4:19 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak offers her waterskin to Seirixori, "Fancy a palette cleanse?"

[4:20 PM] DM: Gunnloda looks over at the panther. "That probably didn't taste good, did it? Here." She pulls a hunk of dried meat from her bag and holds it out to Seir.

[4:23 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori gladly takes the meat from Gunnloda and awkwardly tries to drink the water offered as well.

[6:16 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori changes back into her regular form when they meet Gunnloda and Brimeia. "Are you alright?" She asks Gunnloda

[6:17 PM] DM: Gunnloda shrugs. "A little sore. I'll be glad to be back on solid ground."

[6:17 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "And you Brimeia? That was quite a fall"

[6:17 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia's eyes dart furtively for a moment. "Uh. Fine. 'm fine."

[6:18 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles. "She'll be all right."

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[6:21 PM] DM: Gunnloda says "Yes, please," and puts her hand on Seirixori's shoulder.

[6:22 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori pushes the button when all the touching happens.

## Session 11

[7:30 PM] DM: Gunnloda walks over with two tankards of ale and sets one down in front of Seirixori. "You look like you could use this."

[7:34 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori jumps a little, "Shit," she mutters before taking the drink and stares at it, "thanks." She only takes a small sip before setting it back down,  fiddling with the tankard. She opens her mouth to say something else, but can't seem to find any words.

[7:35 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Mind if I sit, dear? Or would you rather your space?"

[7:40 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori puts the tankard up to her mouth and takes a huge gulp, "You...uh you can sit."

[7:41 PM] DM: Gunnloda takes the seat across from her. "Was it the eye thing?"

[7:44 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Choking on her drink, Seirixori laughs, "No, no. I just...figured maybe Poni could help me out with something, however, as usual, he could not."

[7:47 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I'm not sure he could help you with anything. Do you need to talk to someone? I'm told I'm an excellent listener."

[7:49 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori chews on her lip with her sharp teeth and opens her mouth to give a little insight but nearly bites her tongue when Urrak shows up, "Maybe some other time," she says while scooting as far back as she can.

[7:51 PM] DM: Gunnloda offers a sympathetic smile before turning to Urrak. "And you? D'you  need to talk about anything?"

[8:07 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "No, it's fine. Misery and company and all that, right? There wasn't  much to say anyway, dead friends,  missing mother,  you know." She shrugs and then stares at the drink in confusion, realizing she definitely said far more than intended.

[8:09 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "That all certainly sounds like somethin' mate. Y'know we've all got problems, if ye like, ye air yours. Old friend of mine used t' say it 'elps."

[8:11 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Is there... does this always happen when you drink this stuff?" Seirixori asks, still looking at the drink she's been fiddling with.

[8:12 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles. "You must just be under a lot of stress, dear. I can get you water if you'd rather."

[8:13 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak laughs as well "In vino, veritas." She takes another swallow of ale

[8:14 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Yes, water, I like water." Seirixori looks at Urrak, "In what?"

[8:14 PM] DM: Gunnloda stands, pats Seirixori on the shoulder as she passes, and goes to get some water.

*[*8:15 PM*]*Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi*:*"In wine, truth. Though, this be ale."

*[*8:18 PM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*She nods but her eyes follow Gunnloda, "I don't think I like it very much."

*[*8:26 PM*]*Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi*:*"I don't blame ye. There's somethin' wicked about drink. But hey, who doesn't want a little bit of wickedness every now n' then?" Urrak finishes her cask and stands to refill. "Y' want anythin' from the back?"

*[*8:27 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda reappears with another plate piled high with different foods for the table and a mug of water for Seirixori.

*[*8:27 PM*]*Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi*:*"Looks like I was beaten t' the punch. I'll be back."

*[*8:29 PM*]*DM*:*She sits, piles some of the roasted meat on top of a piece of bread, and starts eating.

*[*8:30 PM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*"Thank you, Gunnloda." Seirixori eagerly takes the water and food, "I think that taste from earlier is still flowing around. You're the best. " she says quickly, shoving a piece of food in her mouth to stop herself from talking.

*[*8:30 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda smiles. "It's no problem, dear. Why didn't you just swipe it with your claws though?"

*[*8:33 PM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*"I was not thinking, to be honest. I hadn't really done that before."

*[*8:34 PM*]*DM*:*She laughs. "You were one of those kids that put everything in your mouth first, weren't you?"

*[*8:38 PM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*"I..." Seirixori thinks, a moment, "my mother used to tell me I'd bite someone's hand if it came near my face, so yeah."

*[*8:42 PM*]*Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi*:*"That's 'ow orc babies show affection" Urrak booms over Seri's shoulder as she puts down two full casks of ale. She grabs a bit of meat and quickly devours it, a small smile on her face as she chews

*[*8:45 PM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*"Varun probably thought otherwise when razor sharp teeth pierced his dragonborn tail." Seirixori chuckles a little sadly.

*[*8:46 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "Friend of yours?"

*[*8:48 PM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*"He was. Not really sure if he's alive to be honest. " she states, sitting up now and messing with a piece of food, not eating it.

*[*8:49 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "i'm sorry. That's never an easy thing to deal with."

*[*8:52 PM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*Seirixori shrugs, "Probably better that I don't know." She rips the food she has but doesn't eat it. "So... where do you go when we're not all in this empty town?"

*[*8:55 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "Where's home, you mean? Right now, a place called Forsa. Big town, bit bigger'n this one."

*[*8:57 PM*]*Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi*:*"What did ye do, before all this mess?"

*[*8:59 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "Did? I serve the Host how I can. Usually it's by feeding people, especially those who can't feed themselves."

*[*9:01 PM*]*Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi*:*"Suppose I should've gathered y' were a woman of the cloth. Apologies. When it comes t'all things divine I've little experiance."

*[*9:02 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda smiles. "It's all right, dear. I'm not your average preacher."

*[*9:03 PM*]*Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi*:*"Certainly th' first I've seen with a warhammer" she sips more ale and smiles(edited)

*[*9:04 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "It's good for tenderizing." She grins and winks.

*[*9:05 PM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*"You're much nicer than anyone I've come across..." Seirixori pauses a moment, " You're all weirdly nice. "

[9:07 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "I'll take that as a compliment. 'Weirdly nice' is weirdly one of the kindest things any folk 've called me."

[9:08 PM] DM: Gunnloda doesn't know how to react to that so she just makes an 'aww' face.

[10:04 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Ignoring Brimeia, Seirixori turns to Gunnloda, suddenly remembering the tower from earlier. "I know I asked earlier, but are you sure you're ok? I didn't see it, but that height of falling doesn't look fun."

[10:05 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Oh, no, it knocked the wind clear out of me, but I healed it up all right. Nothing left of it but a bit of a crick in the back."

[10:10 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I'm glad," Seirixori mutters.

[11:01 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Nope, those are all dead too." Seirixori looks at Gunnloda, "you're pretty. But I think maybe ale works better with family talks. I tried to leave and I came back. Why did I come back?"

[11:02 PM] DM: Gunnloda makes the 'aww' face again. "Come sit down before you fall over. You should probably eat too."

[11:04 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori shrugs and does as Gunnloda says, "I've only done this once. Once? Yes, it was a Bad Time."

[11:05 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Done... what? Drinking?"

[11:06 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Yes. Drinking. After they all died."

[11:06 PM] DM: Gunnloda sets a couple of biscuits in front of Seirixori with a mug of water.

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[11:12 PM] DM: Gunnloda sort of leans over and encourages Seirixori to eat some of the biscuits.

[11:14 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Oh, more food, ok." Seirixori starts picking them apart, only eating small bits of it, not really noticing that she's pretty much destroying them with her fidgeting.

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[11:25 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Stuff. Im gonna go lie down i think. Maybe Urrak and Gunnloda can fill you in." She stands a little wobbly but makes her way up the stairs to the first free bed she can find.

[11:26 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I'm going to make sure she doesn't hurt herself. I'll be back soon." She follows Seirixori up, making sure she doesn't fall down the stairs.

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[11:59 PM] DM: Gunnloda raises an eyebrow. "You think because a woman got drunk and called me pretty I'm any closer to her than the rest of you? Besides, didn't she say she tried to use the bow, but Poni couldn't do it?"

[12:00 AM] Jonathan- Martyn Hornback: "She said that she feared she'd held on to it too long, meaning whatever Poni could divine from it in the form of tracking was limited. I didnt get that she'd actually tried outright already."

[12:04 AM] DM: Gunnloda thinks for a moment. "I don't really remember what she said, but I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable asking. If she wants to try, she can try. Honestly, I think I'll probably try to forget everything she said tonight unless she says it again sober. Doesn't feel right to hold a drunken tongue against her."

[12:32 AM] DM: She smiles, stands, fills a mug with water and takes it and a biscuit upstairs to leave by Seirixori for when she wakes up in the morning.

## Session 12-14

Seirixori also finds a biscuit and a mug of water on the table next to the bed where she slept.

[8:15 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori wakes slowly, instantly regretting it because she does remember everything and a very large part of her wishes that she'd poofed back to her home instead of waking up in this unfortunate place. She notices the bit of food and water and sighs as she slowly eats it, "What are the odds they'll either all be poofed or pretend I didn't say anything," she mumbles to herself.

[8:20 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori finishes and makes he way downstairs slowly, she finds her way to the people she recognizes and sits, keeping her head down a little, "morning."

[8:21 PM] DM: Gunnloda puts a plate of breakfast and a mug of cider in front of Seirixori. "Glad to see you're up and about."

[8:22 PM] Alex - Nolanos: Nolanos begins to tinker with Reyes, making sure its in good condition

[8:23 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Thank you," she says quietly, ignoring the food for now and fiddling with the mug.

[8:23 PM] Alex - Nolanos: "Are you feeling any better today?" he asks Seirixori(edited)

[8:25 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: She slowly nods, "Yeah, I think so."

[8:26 PM] Alex - Nolanos: "well that's good"

[8:28 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "If you need an ear, we're here for you."

[8:28 PM] Alex - Nolanos: Nolanos nods in agreement

[8:29 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori puts the mug up to her lips and slides down a little in her seat, "Yeah, ok." she mutters into the drink. Still not at all comfortable with what happened and wondering why she did it considering she hadn't known these people more than 3 days.

[8:31 PM] DM: A woman in plain clothes steps into the Cask looking very confused and Gunnloda smiles at Seirixori. "Take your time. Let me know." Then she heads over to the new person to get them situated.

[12:40 AM] DM: Gunnloda: "Did everyone make it out ok? I only see you returned."

[12:41 AM] Alex - Nolanos: "Thanks." Nolanos sighs,"It was an.. educational experience, at least. And yes, we all made it out in one piece. Urrak has gone upstairs to rest and Seirixori.. I'm not sure where she went. Probably that citrus grove we found her in earlier this morning."

[12:43 AM] DM: Gunnloda: "Poor thing's been under a lot of stress, I think."

[12:57 AM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori stumbles her way in, she sees familiar faces and just wants to turn back but she's hungry. Far hungrier than she thought, so she sits down near them, head held low and mutters, "hey."

[12:58 AM] Alex - Nolanos: "Hey.."

[12:59 AM] DM: Gunnloda: "Are you... that's... a lot of blood."

[1:01 AM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Yeah...pretty sure it's all mine," Seirixori nods, "can I-- is there something to eat?"

[1:01 AM] DM: Gunnloda: "Of course, dear."

[1:01 AM] DM: She goes off to find food and water.

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[1:09 AM] DM: Gunnloda returns with a plate of food and a mug of water. "Here you are, dear. Do you need any healing?"

[1:11 AM] Felicia - Seirixori: "No--I," the hiccups are back and she sighs, "no, I had some help and I took care of it. Thank you." Seirixori nibbles on some of the food, not entirely sure she can actually keep it down, despite how hungry she is.

## Session 15

[8:59 PM] DM: She tilts her head to try to get Seirixori's attention as she also pours a mug of water. "You need anything else, dear?"

[9:01 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori shifts her head to look at Urrak and Gunnloda, "Hello," she mumbles, taking a small piece of meat and taking the smallest of bites, not sure her stomach can handle it .

[9:03 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "How y' feeling, friend? Seems our last encounter took quite a bit outta ya...and for good reason. First time coming close t' meetin' yer maker I take it?"

[9:06 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Sort of." She gets a little queasy and takes some bread instead. "Sorry for... making a mess of things with... well, wherever we were."

[9:10 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Comes with the territory, mate. The whole  adventure was a right mess.  At least ye came out the other side." Urrak takes a large bite of bread and cheese before she continues "As long add ye learned something from it, y' never really make mistakes. "

[9:11 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I'll drink to that."

[9:11 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak timidly (for a very large person) places a hand on Serixiori's shoulder "We got yer back y'know. We're all in this clusterfuck together."

[9:15 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori sniffs a little, "Thanks...." She fiddles with a cup, "I should probably not make a decision like that by myself... I just..." she sighs and shrugs. "too many dead I guess."

[9:16 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "If you need to talk about it, I'm always willing to listen."

[9:21 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Truly an impressive moment" Urrak chuckles "Must've been that wolf blood inside ye". She takes a bite of a fig "But what Gunnloda said about listenin', I'd say the same goes for me as well"

[9:21 PM] Jonathan- Martyn Hornback: "You lot look like the butcher had his way with you. Mind if i ask what happened?"

[9:24 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori groans, nerves hitting her suddenly and she almost knocks over her cup, "Kinda almost died. Made a stupid decision in the ...heat of the moment I guess you could call it."

[9:25 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "She nearly ate a dwarf's face"

[9:26 PM] DM: Gunnloda raises an eyebrow. "A what now?"

[9:26 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori snorts, "That was kinda cool," she sighs, "Not the worst that's happened, I'm sure I'll get over it."

[9:28 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "There was a mad dragonborn and 'is two sellswords. One was a dwarf and the other an elf.  They killed hundreds of lizardfolk in the name of some god. Right cunts they were..." Urrak takes a gulp of ale, still irritated at the thought of the troop

[9:28 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Serixiori did what i think deep down we wanted t' do.  Fer better or for worse."

[9:28 PM] Jonathan- Martyn Hornback: "I do hope your axe is significantly dulled because you were impolite in killing them."

[9:29 PM] DM: Gunnloda frowns. "That sounds terrible."

[9:34 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Kind of wish I missed it." Seirixori sighs, "I'm not entirely sure that was the right choice. My ..." she pauses, hesitant, mostly because she's never told anyone before, "My ... family, I guess you could call them, were killed by a bunch of bandits. I just saw all those lizardfolk dead and well... I didn't pay attention to the people who were dead until it was too late."

[9:35 PM] DM: Gunnloda reaches over the bar and puts her hand on Seirixori's. "It's a hard place to be in."

[9:39 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori blushes faintly at Gunnloda and clears her throat, "It's...frustrating, I haven't found too much on them and I don't know if... well, I guess I'm still angry about it."

[9:41 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "You said they were all killed... what do you mean 'found'? Are you looking for them?"

[9:44 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: She reaches for a piece of bread and starts picking it apart, "they killed everyone, except my mother and her friend, a blue dragonborn. She gave me the bow I have before making me hide in the woods... they were looking for her." She shrugs, "they just... they had her but killed everyone anyway." Seirixori wipes at her nose.

[9:46 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Despicable... have ye any leads? Anythin at all?"

[9:49 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Not really, I remember going back and taking the flag," she spits out, angry again, " they left but I don't know what happened to it after I got taken in by the druids." She shrugs, "I meant to ask the leader but then all this started happening and she'd gone on a mission of sorts and she kind of refuses to bring it up with me."

[9:50 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Was your mom a druid too?"

[9:52 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori laughs, "No, goddess no. She was...is a well-known rogue back where I live. She wanted to train me to be one or a ranger but I think I was too clumsy for that." she looks at the shredded bread, "still kinda am." she pouts a little.

[9:54 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Maybe the gods just had better plans for you."

[10:06 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Mm, maybe...maybe another time though, not really feeling up to it today."

[10:07 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "It's your life, dear. Do with it what you think is right."

[10:07 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Aye. And who could blame ye. Not every day y'come back from the dead. "

[10:08 PM] Jonathan- Martyn Hornback: "Wait, wait, you died?"

[10:11 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "not exactly? Would have, but our lizardfolk friend was a fellow druid, might have not made it without him, really." she grimaces.

[10:12 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Sometimes magic ain't so bad"

[10:13 PM] DM: Gunnloda frowns again. "Wish I'd been there with you all."

[10:15 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Yeah, I should hang back more if you are not with us. I realized too late that I was the only one of us that could do a little bit of healing."

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[11:44 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Well if you all are getting yourselves in another mess, I'm coming along to make sure you come back."

[11:45 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Thank you!" Seirixori nearly shouts.

## Session 16

[8:19 PM] DM: Gunnloda eyes Seirixori. "If you think you don't need the rest..."

[8:19 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori looks down again, "Oh...right yes. That would probably be for the best."

[8:21 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I'm sure we can find you some clean clothes. There's a whole town out there."

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[8:52 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Thanks," she says slightly embarrassed and unsure what else to do. Seirixori pouts a little when she can't hide her face under the hood because of her horns, "Ok so let's find this general store and then get some rest so we can find this Baroness Moonstream."

[8:53 PM] DM: Gunnloda grins. "It's ok to have friends, you know.... but I was suggesting the store to find you clothes, and now that's taken care of."

[8:56 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Totally knew that," Seirixori coughs.

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[9:31 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Are you sure we wouldn't rather tackle it in the morning after a full night's rest?"

[9:31 PM] DM: She's still looking at where Seirixori had gone, worried.

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[9:42 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seir heads down and picks at some food while waiting.(edited)

[9:43 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Morning, dears. You're looking much better, Seirixori."

[9:45 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Thank you, I'm not entirely sure I feel 100% but it's something."

## Session 17

[7:25 PM] DM: Ok! Gunnloda!

[7:26 PM] DM: She's going to reach over and heal her lucky charm, Seirixori.  8 hp back.

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[8:13 PM] DM: Everyone converges on Gunnloda, weapons drawn, and seeing Urrak and Seirixori unconscious in the webs and Brimeia in the goo stuff, she lowers her hammer and shield, hoping that since they aren't attacking, hopefully they won't simply slaughter everyone.

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[8:23 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Ugh, well, there's less blood this time," Seirixori mutters, she reaches up and pulls at the neck collar. "Awesome."

[8:24 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I'm so sorry. I couldn't hold them off."

[8:24 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia just grunts unhappily.

[8:25 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "None of us could, Gunnloda, don't blame yerself"

[8:25 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "There were just...too many" she groans and turns over on her side

[8:28 PM] DM: Gunnloda kneels next to Urrak. "You've stopped bleeding, at least. The leader, she stabilized you enough to bring you in with us. You should probably try not to move too much, though."

[8:28 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "No problem 'ere. Movin' is the last thing I want t' do at this moment."

[8:28 PM] DM: Now that she's closer, you can see that while she wasn't hit during the battle that you remember, she does have a bit of a shiner growing.

[8:30 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Gunnloda, what happened? That wasn't there before." Seirixori says, still tugging at the collar.

[8:30 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "So how do we get out of here?"

[8:31 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "You all passed out and I was gooified, so they clapped us in irons." Brimeia shrugs like it's obvious.

[8:32 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I may have objected a little too strongly at being stripped of my armor and clothes. I'm not sure how to get out, but I did notice that the lady we came for is right over there." She nods in Moonstream's direction.

[8:32 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I was going to go say hi, but... I didn't want to leave you alone."

[8:33 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Thanks," Seirixori turns to Urrak to hide her reddening face, "Let me just try..." Seirixori attempts to use healing word.

[8:37 PM] DM: Gunnloda glances over her shoulder to make sure Seirixori is coming along too.

[8:39 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori just continues to tug at the collar, silently freaking out, but follows.

[9:08 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I'd like to think so, Gunnloda's super nice," She points to Gunnloda and then Urrak," and she gave me something really cool. And I'd really like to get this collar off, so yes, help would be great," Seirixori bends lower, so she's a little more even with Stool, "I can totally get the big red one to hit whoever is mean to you."

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[10:13 PM] DM: Another drow steps in and leads Jimjar, Gunnloda, and Eldeth away. Gunnloda looks back at Seirixori with a sad look before being prodded along.

[10:14 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Oh, that's... new." Seirixori blushes watching Gunnloda and the rest leave.

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[11:27 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Where's Seirixori?"

[11:27 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak looks around "That was her group...is she not here? Truly?"

## Session 18

[9:09 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Yes!" Seirixori grabs Stool, pulls Poni out of her hair and places an hand on Gunnloda's shoulder, "Everyone please do the thing, and quickly, and if any of the rest of you get here quick enough you can come with but I am not waiting that long!" She shouts.

[9:10 PM] DM: Gunnloda grabs Seirixori's arm. Lady Moonstream kinda hesitantly touches Brimeia's shoulder. The others look confused. "We need to go! Down into the webs! The spiders will be full."

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[9:16 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori falls to the ground on her back and starts laughing, "I can't believe that worked," then she bursts into tears.

[9:17 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "You saved us. Why are you crying?"

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[9:25 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I wish I could help you, dear, but I used all my magic for the day." She rummages around in the chest and finds some clothes for you though.

[9:27 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori waves her hand at Gunnloda, "I'm ok, I think that was just too much adrenaline, that was way too nerve-wracking."(edited)

[9:27 PM] DM: Gunnloda blinks a bit and blushes.

[9:29 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "You ok, buddy?" Seirixori asks Stool, but is looking at Gunnloda curiously.

[9:34 PM] DM: Stool: "Um... where are we?"

[9:35 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Not where we were, I think that's the important bit." Seir mumbles, she turns to her side, "Gunnloda, can you hand me my cloak? I think that's all I can manage right now."(edited)

[9:38 PM] DM: Gunnloda hands Seirixori her fancy cloak.

[9:38 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Thank you," Seirixori takes it and sits up, draping the cloak over herself. "Are you feeling ok?"

[9:39 PM] DM: She nods, but she looks like she might be embarrassed? Kind of avoiding eye contact.

[9:41 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Are you sure?" Seirixori mumbles, struggling to her feet.

[9:42 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Yes... just some thoughts that weren't supposed to be mine while we were there."

[9:42 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I'll be fine in time, dear."

[9:45 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Ok..." She hesitantly pats Gunnloda's shoulder and stumbles a little as she stands. Once she gets her bearings she goes to the chest and her stuff and starts rummaging to look for the extra things she found.

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[11:09 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Gunnloda! Thanks for always feeding us" Seirixori grins, and takes a bite, almost choking on her food, "your stuff is a lot better than this though," she mumbles through the food."

[11:10 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles. "Thank you, dear, but Adellac will learn in time."

Stool: "I wish Eldith came with us too, but I like you all much better than the people before. And there's someone like Eldith here too!"

[11:25 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Yeah, she's my favorite," Seirixori whispers to Stool.

## Session 20

You're waking up in the Cask and stumbling downstairs to find Gunnloda already bringing breakfast out.

[6:07 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "How early do you get up?" Seirixori says, yawning and plopping onto one of the bar seats.

[6:08 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles. "Before the sun, most days. How did you sleep?"

[6:10 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Gross," she shrugs and shifts uncomfortably, "I... not well."

[7:26 PM] Cole (Molly): "Let's sharpen our senses with a bit of --" she sniffs the liquid she's poured and recoils a bit "--everclear? Everclear it is." She returns to the table, plunking down a shot glass in front of each person seated there.

[7:26 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Uhhh yeah, ok." Seirixori pushes the glass slightly away from her and grabs water instead.

[7:26 PM] DM: Gunnloda silently approves.

[7:53 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Oh, good, you're still here and no one else is. Uh, I think I asked before but so you... Have you ever talked to a god or goddess?

[7:56 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Personally? No. I mean... I sometimes 'talk' to them, but not like I'd talk to you or someone else."

[8:04 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Oh... Is it not normal? Like is it strange for someone to do that?"

[8:05 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Well, I mean they don't usually answer, do they? Through our powers, maybe, but they don't often just... show up to chat. Not that I've heard, anyway."

[8:06 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Uh, so then having talked to two of them... Might be something not to mention to most people?"

[8:07 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I serve nine of them and have never met one."

[8:09 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Nine? Holy hells. So um, that grove is... It's a goddesses Grove? Anyway, would that be paladin be a better person to ask, you think?"

[8:09 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "To ask about what?"

[8:11 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: She shrugs, "What they want? I don't know, I don't know why they keep taking to me, they don't make any sense."(edited)

[8:11 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles. "Maybe they just like talking to you? Have you asked why?"

[8:14 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori blushes, "Maybe not in those exact words. I'm not... I mean... But"

She throws up her hands in frustration, "people talking to me is weird, I don't understand."

[8:14 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles. "What's so weird about it?"

[8:17 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "That it happens?" She shrugs, "People usually ignore me or yell at me for well," she motions to herself and her horns.

[8:19 PM] DM: She tilts her head in sympathy. "You must've had a rough time where you come from. But look around here... everyone's a little different, aren't they? I mean that Cole! And Brimeia? Anyone who spends time with you can tell you're worth talking to."

[8:23 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Ugh, my two favorites." Seirixori runs her eyes, failing at hiding the red in her cheeks, "I guess." she sighs, "thanks Gunnloda. Did you want to join us for our 'shopping'?"

[8:25 PM] DM: "It's no problem, dear. My ear's always available. I don't think I need supplies, but I will come with you if you're going to be heading to Poni's. Don't want you getting in trouble without me."

[8:26 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I wouldn't dream of it," she laughs and heads out to where Ravaphine and Urrak went.

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 [9:01 PM] DM: Gunnloda follows Seirixori closely, offering support even though she knows she won't talk.

[9:01 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori rolls her eyes and takes Poni and chucks him in the direction of the basement, watching where he lands so she can grab him when they get closer.

[9:01 PM] DM: Poni: wilhelm screams

[9:02 PM] DM: Gunnloda shakes her head. "Are you ok?"

[9:03 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I was fine, until they made me take this." Seirixori says only loud enough for Gunnloda. "He kind of deserves it anyway."

[9:04 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "If you don't want to carry it, don't."

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[9:11 PM] DM: Eloise edges past toward Urrak and the portal while Gunnloda hangs back with Seirixori.

[9:12 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: Ravaphine places her hand on Seirixori's shoulder. "I'm sure she didn't mean it. We are all getting a little antsy now, but we'll fix things soon"

[9:14 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Yeah, okay." Seir mutters, still staring at the ground. She faces away and wipes at her eyes, "so much for that."

[9:16 PM] DM: Gunnloda puts her hand on Seirixori's back. "We all get mad and make mistakes. It doesn't change anything."

[9:17 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "It usually changes everything."

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[9:34 PM] DM: Gunnloda frowns. "Can I talk to you a moment, Seirixori? While Lady Moonstream here finds her family?"

[9:34 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak hands the hairclip and bracelet to Ravaphine

[9:35 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I... yeah, sure, Gunnloda."

[9:35 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "We'll catch up if you go on without us." She leads Seirixori back upstairs to talk.

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[9:36 PM] DM: Gunnloda stops near the top of the stairs and waits with a frown.

[9:37 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori nearly runs into Gunnloda as she heads up, still looking at the ground. "Sorry."

[9:38 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "What's going on?"

[9:40 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori fidgets and takes a deep breath, holding it for a good few seconds before letting it out slowly, "I used Poni last night to... well to check the bow. I don't know, I'm not usually this angry but... with everything lately." She shrugs, "I don't know."

[9:41 PM] DM: Gunnloda steps forward and puts her hand on Seirixori's arm. "What you saw upset you? Was it your mother?"

[9:43 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Poni didn't really help, neither did Takara... the goddess who's temple is here, and her citrus grove. They make me feel very stupid..." she says quietly. "And no, it... it wasn't my mother I saw, nothing of what I saw made any sense."

[9:46 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "You're not stupid. That gnome is smart, but he's... very rude ... and, well, she's a goddess. She's going to be smarter than people like us. You're better than this, Seirixori. I know you are. I know you wouldn't have broken Poni on purpose and ruined your friends' chances of going home."

[9:52 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I'm sorry, you probably want to go home to, huh?" she wipes at her eyes, annoyed at the tears, "I don't know how to deal with any of this. I'm angry and it feels like it's at everything. I don't..." she sighs, "Sorry, I'm just... sorry. Do, do you think Urrak'll stay mad at me?"(edited)

[9:54 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Oh, I'm happy to travel from place to place. Haven't really called anywhere home for long, but it's not me I'm thinking about. It's ok to be angry... you just have to find better ways to let it out. And no, I don't think she'll hold a grudge for long. She's just upset too."

[9:55 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "And I'm going to keep offering to listen if you need it. There's a lot going on and sometimes talking can help."

[9:58 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Thanks..." she clears her throat and shifts nervously, "and what about you? I mean, I know I'm younger than everyone, I think, but I can listen too. For you... if you want." she finishes lamely.

[10:00 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles. "Thank you. If I need to, I'll come to you. Are you feeling better now?"

[10:02 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori shrugs, "In a matter of speaking, I guess... more sad than angry, so yay?" She laughs a bit, "Nothing unusual."

[10:03 PM] DM: Gunnloda rubs Seirixori's arm. "We'll figure it all out, ok? We just have to adapt."

[10:05 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Yeah, ok." Seir clears her throat, "should we go back?"

[10:06 PM] DM: "If you think you're all right to. I don't want them dying because I wasn't there to help."

[10:07 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "They might die without the both of us," Seirixori jokes. "I'll be ok. Come on," She heads back down to the basement.

[10:07 PM] DM: Gunnloda follows.

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[10:13 PM] DM: Gunnloda takes Seirixori's hand.

[10:15 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori can feel her cheeks turn red and tries to ignore it, "Yeah ok, well let's hope this helps a bit then." She closes her eyes a moment and casts pass without a trace on everyone. "Just uh, try not to get too far from me, yeah? Kinda new to this."

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[10:33 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori helps Gunnloda, "You okay?"

[10:34 PM] DM: Gunnloda's on her hands and knees still trying to catch her breath, but the rest of you see some... rough looking people standing around you while you're surrounded by fish and, now you notice, the net beneath you all.

[10:35 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I am not a fan of water," Seirixori manages to get out, still hacking up water. "Couldn't it have been fire?"

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[10:53 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori let's out a breath she didn't know she was holding and turns back to Gunnloda, "Still glad you came with us?" she grins a little.

[10:54 PM] DM: Gunnloda pushes herself over to a sitting position, just catching her breath. "Dwarves don't breathe water."

[10:55 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori chuckles, "Ya sure tried to. As did I..." she turns to Ravaphine, "How about we try not to do that this time? And maybe just try and find out where that woman is?"

[10:57 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Well, this is much better than last time at least." Seirixori moves a couple stray fish towards the fisherman and sits next to Gunnloda.

[10:57 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "It must have been really bad last time then."

## Session 21b

[4:08 PM] DM: So it's morning... day 6, somewhere around 9 or 10 am? and one second you were coughing on salt water, sitting next to Gunnloda on a fishing boat and now you're sitting in the middle of the road in Omubagi back in Ardabeh. It's been a while since you were back home. a few days at least.

[4:11 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori looks around her in a second of confusion, but she recognizes where she's at pretty quickly. "I was kind of hoping to never be here again." She stands, shakily, her body still recovering from however much water she swallowed.

[4:12 PM] DM: There are a few people on the road, traveling from farm to market or back, and they kind of look at you oddly until they notice you looking back and then they turn their gaze away quickly.(edited)

[4:17 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: It hadn't been long but she almost forgot that most people are not fond of her presence. Seir sighs and makes her way off the path, she just wants to rest and she isn't sure if going to town is a better choice than going back to the druids.

She has coin, so maybe whatever place with a bed won't turn that down and she heads towards the town, hoping to just get a room and be left alone until she gets shoved back into Bellbury.

[4:22 PM] DM: There's a single inn in Omubagi, The el-Mustafa Inn, named for the family that operates it. Inside it is a young-ish human man at the desk, bronzed skin and dark hair that covers much of his face and the arms you can see. He double-takes when he sees you, but offers a smile. "Welcome. You look like you could use a rest. Only three coppers for a bed."

[4:27 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori blinks, surprised, but nods, "Yes... Uh thank you." She reached for the amount but shrugs and hands him a silver piece instead. ((Brb))

[4:33 PM] DM: "A private room, then? And a meal if you like mutton with onion and potato."

[4:38 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "that would be great, thanks." She swallows, tears burning. She suddenly very much needs to be alone, the thought of food reminding her of Gunnloda and the situation they had just gotten themselves into.

[4:39 PM] DM: He nods, oblivious. "Upstairs, door to the left. Your food will be ready in an hour and if you don't want to come down to eat, Ceren will bring it to you."

[4:55 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: She nods, turning quickly and making her way to where he indicated. Once she's in the room she shuts it quickly and falls to the floor, not even making it to the bed. She sobs, almost choking when she tries to stop. It only gets worse when the random male elf that should have been her mother pops up and she can't breath. Urrak's words play over and over, clearly shadowing anything Gunnloda had said to her before that and she yanks off the cloak, like it was choking her.

[5:02 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: She isn't aware of how much time passes but the sobs lessen to sniffles and hiccups, and she isn't on the verge of passing out anymore. It takes her longer to stand, her legs shaky and weak, but she manages to get to the bed and plops face first onto it. She's physically tired but she hasn't been up for long so she turns over and stares at the ceiling.

[5:10 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori eventually gets up and heads down to the food she was promised.

[5:12 PM] DM: The common room downstairs is pretty empty. You expect this inn probably doesn't get much traffic except at the end of the day for dinner. You can easily find an empty chair and table, and before long, a human woman- a little on the heavy side with the same nose and hair/skin color as the man at the desk- comes out with a plate of meat, onion, and potato as promised. "Would you like mead or water?"

[5:15 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Water, thank you." Her voice is rough and her throat hurts, she can feel the tension behind her eyes, the last time she let herself cry this much ... She shakes her head, trying to dispel the image from 4 years ago.

[5:17 PM] DM: She tilts her head a bit as she looks at you, then leaves. She comes back several minutes later with a cup of water and a cup of tea with herbs. "This might help. Let me know if you need anything else. Just call for Ceren."

[5:21 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori nods, reaching for the tea as she stares in surprise at the woman, "I... thanks." she whispers, keeping her head down now, not wanting the attention. She's just glad she can sit here in relative peace, unsure of how to respond to the people here who aren't actively avoiding her or being rude.

[5:24 PM] DM: Ceren nods and heads back to the kitchens.

[5:30 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seir pokes at the food, she feels all out of sorts. She shifts uncomfortably and realizes she doesn't have the bow and while she was angry, confused, earlier now she's just sad all over again. It's been in place on her back for nearly all of the four years and she just... left it. She shivers and stands quickly, making her way back up the stairs quickly, grabbing the cloak she left on the floor and hugs it to her body. She can't find the nerve to put it back on, but it's the only thing that holds any kind of comfort now. She makes her way back down and sits back in her place. She places the cloak on her lap and stares at the food. She pushes it around, positive it won't taste anything like Gunnloda's but she shoves it in her mouth anyway. "I hope they're ok." she says to herself.

[5:32 PM] DM: Gunnloda would probably be offended if a small-town inn could make food like she does. Not to say this food isn't good... it's filling and has a bit of spice to it, but there's something about Gunnloda's cooking that's exotic and feels like home at the same time.

## Session 21

[9:05 PM] DM: Seirixori appears and falls backwards onto her butt as if she had just been sitting in a chair that was suddenly pulled from beneath her.

[9:06 PM] DM: Gunnloda reaches her hand out to help Seirixori up. "Glad to see you back."

[9:07 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Ow..." Seirixori groans and looks around. She grins widely, accepting Gunnloda's help.

[9:09 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: She startles a little, finally looking around. "So, our typical fanfare?" She turns back to Gunnloda, "Thanks."

[9:10 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "You're welcome. I hope your time away was more pleasant than this."

[9:12 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I don't know, I kind of like where I am." She mumbles and clears her throat. "it wasn't as... Bad as it could have been at least."

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[9:45 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Wow that is creepy as hell." She rushes out, taking a step back

[9:46 PM] DM: Gunnloda takes half a step in front of Seirixori.

## Session 22

[8:20 PM] DM: With the things closest dead, Gunnloda glances back and sees that Seirixori is leaned against the mouth of the cave, much wetter than she should be, so she goes to give aid. And I don't know why her cure spell is all fuckered up, but you get a whopping 15 hp back as she cures you.

[8:21 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori coughs and grins, "You're the best."

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[8:33 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I feel like I should just stand back and watch while you guys do the fighting thing..." Seirixori says, trying to wring out some of hte water in her hair. "Ugh, twice in the same day."

[8:34 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Are you ok? I didn't see what happened."

[8:36 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "You know, the normal. I hit someone, they didn't like it, did something weird and I fell, unable to move, face-first into the water." She shrugs, "Strangely enough a human pulled me to safety." She jokes nodding to Ryleigh.

[8:40 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles a little. "Well I'm glad you're safe now. And thanks to Ryleigh for her quick action."

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[9:02 PM] DM: Before you leave, Gunnloda says, "Be careful. Both of you."

## Session 23

[6:51 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "They really have been gone a long time. I wonder if someone shouldn't try to look for them."

[6:52 PM] DM: Gunnloda sits up suddenly. "What if they teleported back home?"

[6:56 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): "Patience Gunnloda, I'm sure Seirixori is alright. They will return when they return, regardless we are here until the morning."

[6:59 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "But what if they did teleport back home? We wouldn't know. We wouldn't know if they were captured. What if they were captured and we went back to Bellbury, thinking they're at home... but they're just trapped here and we have no personal items to track them with."

[7:00 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "If they teleported, then they should teleport back here to where we are when they come back. They are smart and resourceful and I know Seirixori has gotten herself out of many dangerous situations."

[7:05 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "If it helps at all, I can try to look over the wall to see if they're coming back" She says to gunnloda and puts a hand on her shoulder, trying to reassure her that everything will be okay

[7:06 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: Ravaphine gets a running start and bolts towards the wall

[7:07 PM] DM: You can get up to the top with some effort, but once you're up there, your noodley arms are shaking so much that you only get the quickest glimpse. However, before you slide back down to the ground, you do see two figures coming around the corner of one of the warehouses.

[7:09 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: Out of breath, Ravaphine regains composure on the ground. "I didn't see much, but I did see two shadows from the warehouses. It most likely is them!"

[7:16 PM] DM: Gunnloda and Zunis join you closer to the wall as Nolanos and Seirixori drop to the ground next to you. Gunnloda crosses her arms and looks disappointed while Nolanos hands her a tarp and says "Got you guys this?"

[7:17 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "we're just glad you both are safe. Gunnloda especially"

[7:17 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "We were worried about you. We don't have a way to track you if you get caught somewhere."

[7:18 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "We found a secret tunnel and... uh..." She see's Gunnloda's face, "S...sorry?" Seirixori grins sheepishly.

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[7:52 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori walks behind, getting Gunnloda's attention, "Sorry for making you worry. I thought something might be kind of easy for once."

[7:54 PM] DM: Gunnloda hung back to walk with her too. She nods. "I understand... but maybe you should come let us know before you go into a secret tunnel that could lead to inevitable death. I'm glad you're ok."

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[10:02 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori sits on the floor, against one of the walls, "Right so... I can follow that trail again if we need to. I just need to rest a bit before shifting again."

[10:03 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Take the bed then, Ser. A nap should 'elp."

[10:03 PM] DM: Gunnloda sits next to Seirixori. Zunis leans against the door.

[10:03 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: Ravaphine takes a seat on the floor(edited)

[10:04 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "What? No, I... the floor here is fine." she says, a little uncomfortable at the thought.

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[10:17 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori tilts her head towards Gunnloda and whispers, "So, to get totally off topic, but I've been wanting to ask, 9 gods?"

[10:18 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Aye. Nine of 'em."

[10:18 PM] DM: Zunis: "Are we resting for the night then?"

[10:18 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori scrunches her face a little, "Can I ask why so many?"

[10:22 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles. "Vatru tends to combine their gods into one-- well, two-- groups. Makes it easier to pray to a collection than trying to remember which god does which, I think."

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*[*10:24 PM*]*Felicia - Seirixori*:*"Oh, that... makes sense. Um... so where is Vatru?"

[10:27 PM] DM: "Vatru is..." she pauses and glances around. "They all left us here."

[10:30 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori looks around, "Oh, maybe they did want separate rooms after all." She clears her throat, slightly nervous now because someone is always around, "Right so... Vatru?" she starts picking at her cloak.

[10:34 PM] DM: "Well..." She holds up her hand in a fist. "Say this," she points at her middle finger, "is Vyon, where Bellbury is. Over here," she points at the space next to her thumb, "is Vatru. And here," she points to the back of her hand, "is Ardabeh."

[10:37 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Oh, that would be the reason for the surprise I take it." She chews her lip, "That's... kind of far if anyone were to try and, I don't know... visit?"

[10:39 PM] DM: "For anyone but Poni, I suppose. It's a farther trip by boat than most."

[10:41 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seir nods and looks at Gunnloda for a second then looks at the cloak between her fingers, "Do you think we'll be sent back right away when we fix it?"

[10:43 PM] DM: "I... don't know. I suppose that'd be a question for Poni."

[10:44 PM] DM: "I get the feeling you're not eager to go home."

[10:48 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori chuckles lowly, "I'm not really sure I'd ever call it that to be honest. It's not very welcoming." She shrugs, and pulls her knees up, resting her head on them as she looks at Gunnloda, "What were you doing again before all this? I know you said you hadn't been home in a while."

[10:48 PM] DM: Nolanos and Ravaphine burst through the door, and return to main chat.

[10:50 PM] Alex - Nolanos: "HI. Um. Peanuts?"

[10:50 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: Ravaphine notices that the two seem like they are in a deep convo. “Sorry to burst in”

[10:51 PM] DM: Gunnloda raises her eyebrow at your sudden appearance and flustered look, then answers, "It's all right. Your room as much as anyone's."

[10:50 PM] Alex - Nolanos: Nolanos holds out the bowl as an apology of sorts for interrupting.

Seirixori: "No, thanks..."

[10:51 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I've been at a temple in Forsa for the last couple years. I travel a lot."

[10:54 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: “We’ll leave you two to your conversation. Apologies for the intrusion!” Ravaphine peeks her head out of the room to make sure the barkeep didn’t follow

[10:54 PM] Felicia - Seirixori looks at the bowl a little weary, then turns back to Gunnloda, "I miss traveling, we used to move around a lot when  I was younger."(edited)

[10:58 PM] DM: "Just in Ardabeh?"

[11:00 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "I think so? I know names of towns and such, but the people," she sighs sadly, "my... family? I guess you could call them. I was the only child after a time and they taught me more how to survive than any actual schooling so I don't really know anything outside of where I'm from."

[11:01 PM] DM: She nods. "It's not uncommon. Most people don't know anything outside their own areas."

[11:03 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Well, that makes me feel better." She says, sincerely. "Would you mind if I asked about your family?"

[11:04 PM] DM: "What about them?"

[11:05 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: She shrugs again, "What it was like growing up I guess?" She laughs, "Sorry I'm still terrible at talking to people."

[11:06 PM] DM: She laughs and pats your knee. "You're not that bad. I imagine it must be hard for you, always being judged by what you look like before you get a chance."

[11:09 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori blushes, "You make it easier..." she clears her throat" A-all of you make it easier. It's been a really long time since a bunch of strangers don't turn away because of a choice someone else made for me." She looks down again, picking at a thread on her boot, "So uh, home life?"

[11:14 PM] DM: She sighs and shrugs. "I grew up in Dhog Lodir in one of the underground cities. It was pleasant enough. Parents, siblings, lots of cousins. Not much to say really."

[11:19 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Oh, okay." Seirixori shifts and then moves to stand, realizing again hat they keep getting left alone. She holds out a hand to Gunnloda, "Want to sit on the bed? Probably more comfortable than the floor."

[11:20 PM] DM: "Probably." She takes your hand and stands, then sits on the bed instead.

[11:24 PM] DM: "Softer than the ones at the temple. Not the Cask, though."

[11:25 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori hesitates just slightly before making up her mind and moves to sit on the bed as well, "Did you learn to cook from them, or was that from all your traveling?"

[11:26 PM] DM: Her brow furrows a little, momentarily. "A little of both. Mostly dwarven before and... well, after was different."

[11:30 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "After...? I... I mean, you don't have to tell me, I'm just..." Seirixori shifts nervously, "I just like to know you better..." she ends up mumbling the last bit.

[11:35 PM] DM: Gunnloda's quiet for a moment... several moments... "I... something happened and... it changed everything." She kind of huffs a half-laugh. "It's a bit cliche, isn't it? That's... what happened to you too. Probably a lot of us in this little group."

[11:36 PM] DM: "I don't expect many farmers or merchants have a story like that."

[11:42 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori grins, scrunching her nose in the process, "I would hope not, can't let them have all the fun." She snorts, more out of disbelief of what she said. "Well, someone did tell me not too long ago that being alone sucks and to think about letting people in a little. So, maybe one day if you wanted to share?"

[11:47 PM] DM: She smiles with a touch of sadness. "I appreciate the offer, really. And.. maybe one day if we don't wind up on opposite ends of the world. I just... you've already had more than your share of pain in the short time you've been alive. I don't want to add to it."

[11:54 PM] Felicia - Seirixori: "Well, I don't know if I'd stay that far away now that I know there's other people out there who actually like my company." She grins and reaches out, squeezing Gunnloda's hand. "How about your favorite food then?"

[11:57 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles again, this time a real one. "Well... I'm always on the lookout for new foods to add to my recipe book. It might be time to make a visit to Ardabeh myself. I hear their spices are delicious."

[12:03 AM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori lights up considerably at the thought, "Yeah? Why wait?" she lets out a little nervous giggle, "I mean... I could- I can bring some back probably too? If, if I get teleported back, I can get some and keep them with me for when I come back to you."

[12:09 AM] DM: Gunnloda just shakes her head, on the verge of laughter. "I feel sorry for everyone who never gave themselves the chance to get to know you. You're adorable. ... a little terrifying when you want to be, but... I missed being around earnest youth."

[12:12 AM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori grins again, "Thank you, I think. Besides, I don't really plan on going anywhere, voluntarily, so I guess you won't have to miss it anymore."

[12:19 AM] DM: "It was a compliment." The smile fades a little as you see her withdraw a little into her mind, like she's thinking. "When I left Dhog Lodir, Vatru wasn't random. I followed someone there. Someone... special to me, though in the end, I suppose I wasn't as special to her. I'm only 85. I wasn't ready to 'retire'. You remind me of... happier times. From before everything changed."

[12:26 AM] Felicia - Seirixori: "But you're... you... I mean," She fumbles over her words, "I think you're special." She huffs, kind of put off by this random person she doesn't know.(edited)

[12:28 AM] DM: She actually blushes this time, freckles lost in the pink. She pauses, looking for the right words.

[12:31 AM] DM: "I... think I understand her better today than I have the last thirty years."

[12:32 AM] DM: She almost physically winces when she realizes what she said. "That's not..." she closes her eyes, frustrated with herself.

[12:34 AM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori reaches out again, pausing for a second befores giving a light mental shrug to herself and threads her fingers through Gunnloda's, giving a comforting squeeze and leaving her hand there, "It's fine, take your time. Or we can just, talk about some other stuff if you want." She smiles sheepishly.

[12:41 AM] DM: She squeezes back and takes a deep breath, her eyes still closed. "She was older than me... in solar years and dwarf years and she was always so hesitant where I was so eager. She thought that I confused being grateful for her saving my life with real feelings.  I followed her like a lost puppy, little more than a child chasing after a woman near twice my age... and halflings don't live as long as dwarves do. Now... I find myself where she was and I can't help but wonder if it's me or what I do. If I'm going to end up hurting you in the end like she did me." There's a brief pause and she finally opens her eyes and looks at you. "If I care enough about either answer to stop myself."

[12:50 AM] Felicia - Seirixori: Seirixori blinks owlishy and opens her mouth to say something but closes it. She's sure she's silent for way too long, but she's trying to process everything and she's trying to separate what she thinks is being said to what she wants to be said and if it needs to be separated. Now she's just confusing herself. So she just says the first thing that pops into her head, "Druids live for a very long time, you know." She blushes, because *really*?

## Session 24

You're back in the darkness, the caves beyond the Bastion. The whispers are crawling in your ears like spiders while your hunger gnaws at your belly and leaves you weak. You reach for Kafar through the bars of the cage, but as you touch his fingers, you realize he's already gone. His head rolls to the side and dissolves into a black muck that runs down his body, eating everything it touches. You pull your hand back in fear and the door to your cage pops open. You struggle to your feet and start to walk, but everywhere you go, you see the black muck eating at the bodies of those you've known, those you've loved. Your parents in their royal robes, facedown on the ground as the muck eats their feet. Your cousins, your friends, the children at the temple in Forsa. And there, ahead of you,  the first two people you've seen alive... Kendall and Seirixori. You have the choice. You can save one, but only one, and only if you act quickly. But then, before the choice is made, the muck reaches out a tentacle that wraps around your legs and pulls you back into it.

[5:52 PM] DM: As you slept, you found yourself surrounded by confusing images. First it was the elven man you saw in the portal, but when he jumped through the window, he turned into your mother as you last saw her, pushing the bow into your hands and begging you to run. As she fled into the trees, you chased after her, only to find Gunnloda standing in a clearing, clutching at her neck. Red blood seeped through her fingers, staining her tabard, and she fell to her knees as brown russet mold covered her body from bottom to top. You stepped forward and the mold turned to a flock of butterflies that burst outwards, revealing the halfling form of Takara with that maddening smirk on her lips like she was laughing at you but you don’t quite get the joke. You turned to see a pond at your feet and when you looked inside, your reflection wasn’t yours, but Mielikki’s… until a ripple disturbed the image and it turned into you… not a reflection, but an image, of you lying on a beach, unconscious, as a great tentacle reached out, wrapped around your legs, and dragged you towards the sea. Roll a Wisdom save.

October 10, 2017

[6:22 PM] Seirixori: ((nat 1's all around foreveryone))

[6:22 PM] DM: Roll a d6.

[6:23 PM] Seirixori: ((1))

[6:24 PM] DM: You have the condition "Apathy" until further notice. You have disadvantage on death saves and initiative and gain the flaw "I don't think anything I do makes a difference."

[6:25 PM] DM: But as you wake up, you find yourself in a bed... a halfway comfortable bed, with Gunnloda sitting at the edge looking at you with concern. Her hair is down and out of its braid, and her armor's stacked in a pile leaving her only in the clothes she wears beneath it.

"Bad dreams?"(edited)

[6:32 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori stares at Gunnloda, but doesn't see her. The nightmare just continues playing in front of her and it's like the elation of last night never existed. "IT'll all happen again, won't it?" She whispers.

[6:33 PM] DM: She tilts her head a little and moves closer, taking your hand. "What will?"

[6:34 PM] DM: There's a soft knock on the door.

[6:36 PM] Seirixori: "Everyone dying." She whispers again, not paying attention to the knock at the door.

[6:39 PM] DM: She squeezes your hand. "Not if I have anything to say about it. That's why I'm here."

[6:42 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori nods, but she doesn't respond.

[6:42 PM] DM: You hear another, louder knock at the door.

[6:44 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori sighs and gets up and opens the door, "What?"  her voice is low and devoid of emotion.

[6:49 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "I uh...Are ye ready t' head out...?" Urrak is a bit offput by Seirixiori's tone of voice.

[6:50 PM] Seirixori: ""Not that it'll matter, but sure." she turns and gives a small smile to Gunnloda and steps out of the room.

[6:51 PM] DM: At the other end of the three rooms, another door opens and Zunis walks out, followed by @Ryleigh (Nicole) .(edited)

[6:51 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Are ye...feelin alright there Seirixori?"

[6:51 PM] DM: As Seirixori walks out, you see Gunnloda, unarmored, sitting on the bed frowning, her hair down over her shoulders.

[6:52 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Oh, gods I uh...hope I'm not...interruptin'...anythin'" Urrak turns a light shade of pink

[6:52 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): "Sorry Lord Zunis, would you might tightening my back strap a little more?"

[6:53 PM] DM: Zunis: "Of course." And he does, making sure all of the shiny black steel of Ryleigh's armor is snug.

[6:54 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): "thank you" she responds and moves toward where Urrak is standing, "are you alright? your face is flushed?"

[6:56 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Aye! Aye, I'm fine. It's eh, a bit hot in here I s'pose" Urrak adjusts her armor a bit "Are ye ready t' head out?"

[6:57 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh nods, while still observing Urrak's odd behavior with interest.

[7:00 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori frowns and starts to head back to the room, to apologize to do anything, but just can't get herself to do it.

[7:05 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Right, well...I guess I'll see ye all downstairs then." Urrak leaves the room, feeling uneasy, and walks downstairs

[7:07 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh follows Urrak downstairs to wait for the rest of the party.

[7:09 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori watches them leave and waits for Gunnloda as she stares at the wall, frowning.

[7:11 PM] DM: Gunnloda comes up and takes Seirixori's hand. "Come on... you can tell me what's wrong while I get ready."

[7:17 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori nods and stares at her hand, clenching and unclenching it, "I don't..." She sighs, "This is stupid. Nothing I do  is going to matter. I couldn't find my mom after 4 years and I still can't even with that assholes help. Why am I even bothering with any of this?"

[7:22 PM] DM: She pulls you into the room to sit on the bed and shuts the door while she starts pulling her armor on. "Because you know it's the right thing to do. Do you want to talk about it?"

[7:29 PM] Seirixori: "My mom is gone and all I did was stand there and wait until everyone was dead. I tried to help those lizard people and instead helped them get away with killing other humans? What's the point?" she clears her throat, the dream flashing before her, "No matter what I do, nothing has really changed. You died. You died and I couldn't do anything." she says in a whisper.

[7:31 PM] DM: She sits next to you on the bed and puts her hand on yours. "I'm not dead. I'm right here. It was just a dream." She closes her eyes and suppresses a shudder. "A terrible, awful dream, but a dream."

[7:35 PM] Seirixori: "Yeah," is all she says, staring at their hands. "Yeah." She grasps Gunnloda's hand and squeezes. Trying to believe, but she doesn't.

[7:39 PM] DM: "You'll feel better once we're back h--... once we find the component and get back to Bellbury." She leans in and kisses Seir's forehead before standing to finish getting her armor on and braid her hair back again.

[7:41 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori flushes a bit and plays with the end of her own hair as she waits.

[7:46 PM] DM: She finishes up and holds her hand out to Seir. "Let's get out of here."

[7:48 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori nods and grabs her hand, "Yeah." And heads down to the others.

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[7:23 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Mornin' Ravaphine." Urrak looks around a bit before continuing "Hey uuuh, did ye notice somethin' was off about Seirixori this mornin'? More than the usual melancholy I guess."

[7:25 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "We left her with Gunnloda last night, and I haven't seen her since. She's the only one who can get her to open up, so maybe we can talk to her later once she feels better. It's been a rough morning"

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[7:49 PM] DM: Gunnloda, now fully armored, and Seirixori come down the stairs hand-in-hand.

[7:50 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: Ravaphine chokes on the toast when she sees the two come downstairs "Hi! Good morning!"

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[7:58 PM] Seirixori: "Hello." Seir mutters, sitting and pulls Gunnloda's hand into her lap and plays with her fingers absentmindedly. Not paying attention to the words being spoken around her.

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[10:28 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori sighs and bends down to rest her head on  Gunnloda's as she watches Nolanos and Urrak go ahead and whispers, "I'm sorry about this morning."

[10:31 PM] DM: Gunnloda pats Seir's hand quietly in acknowledgment.

[10:44 PM] Seirixori: She takes a shaky breath, her eyes burning. "I feel awful," she whispers again, "things... happened and then I woke up and it just didn't seem to matter. None of this does."

[10:45 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Your dream?"

[10:48 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "I hate to butt into the conversation, but did you also have a bad dream last night?"

[10:49 PM] Seirixori: "If you want to call it that." She mutters, hiding her face into her hands, taking a deep breath.(edited)

[10:50 PM] DM: Gunnloda nods a little.

[10:51 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh looks around, suddenly interested.

[10:52 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: She gives Seir a reassuring squeeze on her shoulder. "Last night was odd. Nolanos and I also had terrible, awful dreams"

[10:53 PM] DM: She puts her arm around Seirixori. "I don't think I have anything that can help you right now."

[10:53 PM] Seirixori: "You're here."

[10:54 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: Ravaphine moonwalks away from their exchange

[10:55 PM] DM: She smiles at Seirixori, then adds to the others, "We both had nightmares too."

[10:55 PM] DM: Zunis: "Ah... that... I'm afraid that is likely the kraken's influence."

[10:57 PM] Seirixori: "Of course it is."

[10:57 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "That's good news. It means this is temporary. Once we get you back home, you'll be good as new."

## Session 25

[8:59 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori shifts into a tiger and moves behind Gunnloda and Ryleigh, nudging Gunnloda a bit for funsies.

Seirixori drops the component at Ryleigh's feet and moves to sit next to Gunnloda.(edited)

[12:10 AM] DM: Gunnloda pets her.

## Session 26

[8:00 PM] Seirixori: "Awesome. I think... I'll be good with the asking but he might respond to you better if it doesn't work out." Seirixori turns to Gunnloda and gives her a quick hug, "Hey, we're going to go ask Hux some stuff, did you want to go or hang out here?"

[8:01 PM] DM: She blinks and smiles. "You seem to be in a better mood this morning. I'm here to help and I'd rather we didn't split up."

[8:04 PM] Seirixori: "Yes, those... dreams were a bit much yesterday. I really don't want to be here anymore but... I don't know. Hux just seemed kind of off." She whispers a little and shrugs. "Might be wrong though."

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[9:46 PM] DM: Gunnloda takes Seirixori's hand and puts her other hand on Ryleigh's arm.

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[10:34 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori steps back in surprise by the support, but growls at Urrak's words and jumps at her, her form shifting into a brown bear.

[10:35 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak moves to catch Seirixiori

[10:35 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh attempts to step between the two and cast Command, "Stop"(edited)

[10:36 PM] DM: Ok... Seir needs a WIS save.

[10:36 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: Ravaphine runs after them and yells "It made us dream things. See things. Feel things we didn't want to feel. I understand that we are getting  frustrated with wasting time, but must you be so mean to our companions"

[10:37 PM] DM: Ok, Athletics checks from Seir and Urrak.

[10:37 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: ((10 ath))

[10:38 PM] DM: And Urrak's on her back again, tackled by a bear.

[10:39 PM] DM: Suddenly water starts raining down from the sky over everyone and Gunnloda steps up. "Everyone needs to cool off right now."

[10:39 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori roars in her face and then shifts back, a little confused.

[11:11 PM] DM: Gunnloda quietly sits down opposite Seirixori.

[11:12 PM] Seirixori: "I...I don't know what that was... that's never happened before."

[11:15 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "You shouldn't turn on your allies like that."

[11:18 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori shrugs, "sorry." She sniffs a little, "she just.. she called me..." She sighs, "I guess it doesn't matter. Sorry."(edited)

[11:20 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh looks at Seirixori, "it does matter because it hurt you, and she meant it too."

[11:22 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori wipes her eyes, and just shrugs again, "it's never bothered me before...at least not like that."(edited)

[11:25 PM] Alex - Nolanos: Finally understanding what started this mess,Nolanos quietly responds to her.  "Its always different when it comes from someone you consider a friend."

[11:27 PM] DM: Gunnloda reaches over and puts her hand on Seir's.

[11:29 PM] Seirixori: "Yeah well, she doesn't want to be mine apparently." Seirixori laughs through tears she can't stop, "Figures my first friend wants nothing to do with me."

[11:36 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh sighs, "it isn't that she doesn't want to be your friend. I don't know Urrak that well, but I understand anger. That doesn't excuse her behavior but it makes us say distasteful things, even to the people we care about."

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[12:07 AM] Seirixori: "Would it be a bad idea if I went and apologized?" Seirixori says quietly.

[12:08 AM] DM: Gunnloda: "Apologies are rarely a bad idea."

Cyan: "...unless you're apologizing for something they don't realize you did wrong."

[12:08 AM] Seirixori: "I mean... I kind of tackled her too. As a bear."

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[1:03 AM] Seirixori: Seirixori follows, sitting next to Gunnloda and whispers excitedly, "I have a friend."

[1:03 AM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles.

Seirixori: "Getting there," Seirixori flicks a little water at Urrak and grins. "Hey did you guys want to go after another component today?"

[1:22 AM] DM: Gunnloda: "It is still morning."

[1:22 AM] DM: Gunnloda suddenly disappears.

[1:23 AM] Seirixori: "Noooo." Seirixori pouts.

[1:23 AM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "I will never get used to this"

[1:26 AM] Alex - Nolanos: "I hope I never do."(edited)

[1:26 AM] Seirixori: "Well, now I wish I had something of hers so I could see that she's ok."

[1:26 AM] DM: Cyan frowns. "Is it selfish to be sad she's gone?"

[1:27 AM] Ryleigh (Nicole): "I think Seirixori would agree with you, so no."

[1:27 AM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Gunnloda's tough. she can handle 'erself. I think we'll all miss her in the meantime though..."

[1:27 AM] Seirixori: "Yeah, but...what if she can't?"

[1:29 AM] DM: Cyan: "She's just serving at a temple though, right? She's not in any danger. I'm just going to miss talking to her."

[1:30 AM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Aye. Out of all of us, Gunnloda seems t' have the safesr home t' go to."

[1:30 AM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh shrugs, "With Gunnloda gone that means you could join us, Cyan? If you'd like." She flashes a smile in Cyan's direction.

[1:32 AM] DM: Cyan smiles back. "I might like that."

[1:32 AM] Seirixori: "I think I'll ask her for something when she comes back." Seirixori says, still pouting.

## Session 27

[12:18 AM] Seirixori: "Ugh the one time I want to go back to Limabey." Seirixori stomps into the kitchen, "Please tell me Gunnloda left something in here..." She says as she starts trying to see if she can find anything that might belong to her. "I don't even know what to look for, why am I doing this..."

[12:19 AM] DM: Investigation.

[12:19 AM] Seirixori: ((9))

[12:19 AM] DM: You find stuff.

[12:22 AM] Seirixori: Frustrated and upset Seirixori lets out a yell and stalks down to where Stool is, hugs them .(edited)

[12:23 AM] DM: You just walk down hug them and leave? lol

[12:24 AM] Seirixori: ((I mean, with a little sad hello but yes lol))

[12:24 AM] DM: Stool: "Seirixori! Are you sad? Or mad?"

[12:26 AM] Seirixori: "A bit of both, buddy. I'll be ok."

[12:27 AM] DM: Stool: "Did something happen? Is Gunnloda ok?"

[12:28 AM] Seirixori: "She's ok, just back home. Eloise's wife... well, none of us can do anything about werewolves so..."

[12:29 AM] DM: Stool: "I don't know anything about werewolves. ....do you miss her?"

[12:30 AM] Seirixori: Seirixori sniffles a little, "More than I think I was prepared for."

[12:31 AM] DM: Stool: "I have a secret, but I'm only supposed to tell if you really need to know it."

[12:31 AM] Seirixori: "I... well I would like to know it, but I'm not going to make you tell me."

[12:33 AM] DM: Stool: "She said only if you really needed to find her."

[12:35 AM] Seirixori: "... this... this is important and I don't know when she'll be back." Seirixori taps her fingers on the ground, "I don't even know if she can do anything, but she might know someone who does..." Seir sighs, "I don't know what to do."

[12:36 AM] DM: Stool tilts his little cap to the side. "I don't want you to be sad. She left something on the shelf over there and told me to guard it and only give it to you. It's our secret."

[12:38 AM] Seirixori: "You're the best." Seir hugs them again. "Our super secret." Seirixori goes to the shelf to see what's there.(edited)

[12:38 AM] DM: There's a metal disc with a ribbon attached. It's embossed with some kind of seal.

[12:39 AM] Seirixori: Seirixori picks it up and pats Stool, "I will return it soon, ok, thank you." She heads out to find the others, more specifically Poni.

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[12:48 AM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "Hey slow down" rav says while trying to jog to keep up "I know that feeling one hundred percent right now, but we need to stick together"

[12:50 AM] Seirixori: Seirixori doesn't say anything for a few moments, "Honestly, this might... this might be something I need to do by myself."

[12:50 AM] Alex - Nolanos: Nolanos just sort of lets his hand rub the back of his head when the high five isn't even acknowledged and moves on with the others

[12:50 AM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Y'think y'can handle that?"

[12:50 AM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: Ravaphine slows down her jog and stops

[12:51 AM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak reaches into her pack and pulls out a potion of healing. "It's dangerous t' go alone. Take this."

[12:51 AM] Seirixori: "How... how badly do we need Gunnloda? Or her advice or knowledge or just... I don't know if I should do this."

[12:52 AM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "She's lookin' like our only option at this point."

[12:52 AM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "We have no other options" Rav says softly while looking at the ground

[12:52 AM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Well besides the...not happy one..."

[12:54 AM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "I could go for a walk or borrow a horse to go to the neighboring wizard's college, but that will be a few days and it's not guaranteed"

[12:54 AM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "There's a lot a' variables...."

[12:54 AM] Seirixori: "Ok, I just... Stool said..." Seir sighs, "I feel like I'm invading her privacy or something."

[12:54 AM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "It's fer a greater good."(edited)

[12:55 AM] Alex - Nolanos: "Do you think we should talk to Eloise or should we give her a bit more time? SHe may have a faster way of contacting the college than we're aware of.I mean, with Poni doing crazy things here, she must have had frequent contact with the college, right?"

[12:56 AM] DM: Poni: "They were not crazy things. You of all people should appreciate the melding of magic and science."

[12:58 AM] Alex - Nolanos: "Sure, but also, staying away from things that could potentially destroy the fabric of time and space also seems like a sound idea to me. It's not exactly my forte."

[12:56 AM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Well if Seir's set on goin' alone, we can all try something..."

[12:56 AM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "It seems as though the only correspondence was via post. At least from the letter she was writing before to Poni's old headmaster"

[12:57 AM] DM: Poni: "Qarius that buffoon."

[12:57 AM] Seirixori: "But what if..." She trails off not wanting to finish the thought. "We can ask, I'll... find Gunnloda if she's the very last option. But... could you guys not...stay and watch?"

[12:59 AM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Either way we're wastin' time. Gunnloda's our strongest lead. Everything else is a 'what if?'"

[12:59 AM] Seirixori: "Yeah ok," Seir mutters, walking down into the basement.

[5:26 PM] DM: You head down the stairs! Eloise and Cae are still down there, though the tears have mostly shifted towards conversation.

[5:27 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori hesitates to address them, but she does. "Could I... I'm sorry but could I ask if you'd be willing to make sure no one comes down here?"

[5:28 PM] DM: Eloise's brow furrows. "I don't understand. Why not?"

[5:30 PM] Seirixori: "Because... I'm..." Seirixori twists the metal disk in her hand, "I'm hopefully getting help, but it's also kind of personal. Just not sure to who," she whispers the last part.

[5:32 PM] DM: They look at each other and Cae nods. "We can go upstairs if you like."

[5:34 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori nods, "Please." She doesn't wait to see if they've left. She holds the disk up to Poni's sensor and pushes the button.

[5:37 PM] DM: The portal fizzes to life. You see Gunnloda in a sparsely decorated room with several beds and trunks, similar to the one in the back of Takara's temple. She's going through a chest and when she finds the small box she was looking for, she pops it open, then shuts it and pockets it. She shuts the chest, and when she turns to leave, she's startled by someone standing in the doorway.

[5:40 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori grips Poni tightly, "Please don't hate me for this," she takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly and walks into the portal.

[5:45 PM] DM: The world around you changes. You're in a town that's probably comparable in size to Bellbury. It's much more crowded here though, lots of people, from halflings to half-orcs, humans, elves, and more. You get a look here or there, but not nearly the treatment you've gotten in the past from the people in Ardabeh.

[5:49 PM] Seirixori: Seir doesn't move for several moments, the amount of people making her nervous. Getting her bearings, she looks around in hopes of being able to spot something that looks like a temple. Slightly worried because while Gunnloda had said Vyon lumps their gods into groups, Seir isn't sure that means a singular temple.

[5:52 PM] DM: In this particular area, you don't really see anything that isn't warehouse or storefront. Nothing that really looks like a temple.

[5:52 PM] Seirixori: "Poni, why can't you be a little more accurate?"

[5:53 PM] DM: Poni: "Look, Candy Cane... if the arch was still whole, I could be."

[5:55 PM] Seirixori: "If the arch was still whole none of this..." Seir shakes her head, she doesn't want to think about any of that right now. "I don't want to talk to people." She whines to herself, while heading to one of the storefronts to ask for directions.

[5:56 PM] DM: Closest one to you is a halfling selling housewares. He kind of double-takes when he looks at you, then launches into his spiel. "You look like you could use a new set of dishes. Maybe something to impress that special someone in your life when you cook them your best roast?"

[5:58 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori chokes on a laugh, "Yeah if she wants really bland roast. Actually, um... could you tell me where the temple is?"

[5:59 PM] DM: He puts his chin in his fingers. "Closest one is... well, there's the Host up that way," he points. "Then there's the Silver Flame back that way," he points in the other direction.

[6:04 PM] Seirixori: "...fuck." She mutters trying to remember if Gunnloda mentioned which one. "Thanks." She steps away, finally taking time to look at the metal disk in her hand to see if it might clue her in on something.

[6:06 PM] DM: It's kind of a crest of sorts. Sharp angles, Squared images. Looks like maybe very stylized hammers or something. Definitely looks Dwarven.

[6:09 PM] Seirixori: "...I really do know nothing." Seirixori rolls her eyes, "Poni do you know anything about dwarves?" She says as she heads towards the direction of the Host.

[6:10 PM] DM: Poni: "What about them? They're bigger than gnomes. Hairy. Tend to live underground. Most of them come from Dhog Lodir."

[6:11 PM] DM: Poni: "Shouldn't you know more about them?"

[6:16 PM] Seirixori: "Probably," she hasn't really encountered too many, and she hasn't really tried to push for more from Gunnloda after their conversation in the Oyster. " Do you know what any of the crests look like?"

[6:18 PM] DM: Poni: "Pointy. I haven't been that far west since I was a child."

[6:19 PM] Seirixori: "Informative." she puts him and the disc in her bag, "guess I'll have to ask her later."

[6:20 PM] DM: It's only about a 10-15 minute walk before you see what's probably the temple the halfling talked about. It has the same stylized blue and yellow "H" on the sign as Gunnloda wears on her tabard.

[6:23 PM] Seirixori: "Hah! I did remember." Seir heads for the doors to enter, "Please still be here."

[6:25 PM] DM: There's a half-orc woman inside in robes with the Host's H emblazoned across her chest.  She approaches you when you step inside. "Do you need the guidance of the Host today, child?"

[6:29 PM] Seirixori: "Um no, I'm looking for someone. Do you know if Gunnloda is here?"

[6:32 PM] DM: She smiles slightly, a quirk of her lips around a protruding tusk. "She has thankfully returned, but she's in council at the moment. Would you like to wait?"

[6:34 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori nods, "I don't have much choice." Council, what? she thinks to herself.

[6:35 PM] DM: She gestures towards some benches that you can sit at if you'd like, then excuses herself.

[6:41 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori sits, briefly, but gets up and starts pacing. She starts talking to herself as she paces the floor. "Please let this be important enough. It is right? Why didn't I think to ask about this sooner? Ugh!"

[6:41 PM] DM: Very soon after the orc disappears, Gunnloda comes out of the back, looking a little anxious. "Seirixori? What's happened? Are you ok?"

[6:43 PM] Seirixori: "Gunnloda! Hi, I'm sorry to bother you. I'm fine, I swear! Stool said if it was important and I... I mean I guess this is really important? We kind of went after Cae, Eloise's wife." Seirixori fidgets with her hands as she rambles. " well, actually we went to get a componant first and Urrak pretended to be my girlfriend because some Vampire tried to hit on me, and he was gross."

[6:45 PM] DM: She puts her hand on your arm to interrupt. "I want to hear all about it, but... you said it's important?"

[6:49 PM] Seirixori: "Oh! Yes, sorry I just..." Seirixori bites her lip, and looks around, leaning in to whisper to Gunnloda, "Cae got bit by a werewolf and we don't know what to do. I want to help, but I'm not... I can't. And you're our last option, next to killing her and I don't want to do that, and from the sound of things werewolves are not something they like in Vyon. I don't want her to be taken from Eloise" Seirixori can feel the tears burning. "I don't want other people to leave." she whispers softly, quieter than the rest of her words.(edited)

[7:11 PM] DM: Gunnloda frowns and says,  "Come with me. " She heads back to the back where she'd come from and through a door to a room with a table surrounded by chairs. There's another person back there in robes like the orc but much much smaller. A halfling woman with short golden curly hair and the beginnings of wrinkles at her eyes and mouth.  She looks up in surprise when she sees you follow Gunnloda into the room.

[7:14 PM] Seirixori: "Um, Hello..." Seirixori says and waves a little awkwardly.

[7:14 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "This is one of the people I was talking about. I know it's... it doesn't fit into your retirement plans, but I can't help with what they need."

[7:16 PM] DM: Halfling: "And what is it they need, dear?"

Gunnloda glances back briefly.  "Curse removal."

[7:21 PM] DM: The halfling chuckles. "You know I can't remove the curse of Asmodeus, love."

Gunnloda frowns again.  "Not her. Werewolves. Back in Bellbury, where I've been. " She turns to you. "You have Poni right? "

[7:22 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori bites her lip again, looking between the two, she sighs, "Yeah, of course."

[7:29 PM] DM: Gunnloda nods and turns back to the halfling.  "We can teleport there, then we can use your hat to get home. Just a few hours if you have it prepared."

The halfling hops up from her seat with a sigh. "If it's important to you, dear. "

Gunnloda:  "You don't have to pretend you're doing me a favor. I know you don't want anyone to suffer like that."

The halfling grins.  "You're right." She turns to you and holds her hand up to you to shake. At only 3 feet tall, she's about waist high to you.  "Kendall Sammes. What's your name dear?"(edited)

[7:34 PM] Seirixori: "Oh are you..." Seirixori shakes her head, glances at Gunnloda for a second and holds up her hand to introduce herself. "Seirixori. I...I'm sorry for interrupting, but...I... well, thank you."

[7:43 PM] DM: Kendall smiles. "It's no problem, dear. I was just giving her a hard time. I don't do much spellcasting these days, except when it's too hard for the rest of them. If you don't mind, I'd like to take Rimands with us so we can go straight back to Vecbony when we're done."

Gunnloda nods, but she's looking at you, trying to read your expression.

Kendall walks out to go get Rimands.

[7:49 PM] Seirixori: "Is... is that who you mentioned in Bleakmourne?" Seir asks quietly, chewing on her lip and picking at one of her bracers, unable to keep eye contact with Gunnloda.

[7:56 PM] DM: Gunnloda's expression shifts to sudden understanding. "She is. When I disappeared, Karimah sent her a message-- well, anyway, she came to check on me. I've only just started telling her about everything that's happened. I'm sorry if that was... awkward for you."

[8:00 PM] Seirixori: "It's okay. I'm just... conflicted. She... hurt you at one point and I..." she chuckles and shrugs, "she's willing to help though and I can't be mad at her for that."

[8:06 PM] DM: She smiles softly at you. "She has. She's also a very good friend of mine and literally the reason I'm still standing today. I appreciate the sentiment, but I don't need you to be protective. I get enough of that from her." She sighs and puts her hand over yours. "I wish it were under better circumstances, but I'm glad you found my crest. I trust Stool was a very good guard? It only took a couple hours," she laughs.

[8:11 PM] Seirixori: Seir grins sheepishly, taking Gunnloda's hand and places a kiss on her knuckles, "I can only promise to try and not get too protective." She clears her throat, "Stool was the best guard. I almost didn't let them tell me. I didn't want to... um, invade your privacy? Still kind of feel like I am."

[8:15 PM] DM: Before she can answer, you hear a voice from the doorway. "Privacy? What privacy? You two coming or do you need to make more kissy faces?"

Gunnloda blushes, but doesn't let go of your hand. "Kendall..."

Kendall: "I mean, I thought she came for curse removal, but if it's you she's really here for..."

[8:19 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori's skin turns red, "I can't want both?" she pouts.

[8:22 PM] DM: Kendall full-on laughs. "Oh, I like her. A little young for your taste, I'd think, but that's better for you." She turns to you, still chuckling. "Is there really a werewolf?"

[8:25 PM] Seirixori: "Well, we have a friend that got bit by one."

[8:26 PM] DM: Kendall: "Then let's go. Someone owes me the rest of a story." She heads back out the door.

[8:28 PM] Seirixori: "I think you might owe more than one person a story," Seirixori says to Gunnloda, with a grin, "When you're willing to share, of course. Oh and she likes me! That's good, right?"

[8:33 PM] DM: She chuckles. "It's better than bad anyway. And... I will. I'm going to come back with her when we're done with Cae to settle some things, but... I've already told Karimah that I'm planning to leave soon. I have some traveling to do."

[8:41 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori squeezes Gunnloda's hand, "I'll be waiting." She turns towards the door, "Oh! Uh I also have some things for you, uh... maybe later..." She says more to herself, "werewolf first. Right."

[8:45 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles and follows you out of the temple where Kendall's waiting with Rimands, her riding dog. He's a big shaggy dog with a saddle on his back.

Kendall: "So... teleporting, right?" She puts her hand on Rimands's neck and holds her hand out for Gunnloda who takes it in one hand and yours in the other.

She looks at you and smiles. "Ready when you are."(edited)

[8:48 PM] Seirixori: "That... is a brilliant idea" Seir mutters to herself as she looks at the dog, pulling out Poni and pushing the button.

[9:50 AM] DM: So Rimands, Gunnloda, Kendall, and you all appear in the basement. Kendall's a bit confused, but she rolls with it.

[9:50 AM] DM: Kendall: "So where's this friend of yours?"

[9:52 AM] Seirixori: "They're upstairs, I asked them to wait there." Seirixori steps forward to lead the way, but her eyes land on the components and she frowns. "I'll... catch up in a minute, there's something I need to do." She says as she pulls the bow off her back.

[9:53 AM] DM: Gunnloda puts her hand on your back. "We'll be upstairs if you need us." Then she leads Kendall and Rimands out.

[9:55 AM] Seirixori: Seirixori let's out a shaky breath, "That was easier than I thought. Hey Poni," Seirixori whispers and sets the bow down, "do we need to put the pieces together or will they do that on their own once we find them all?"(edited)

[9:56 AM] DM: Poni: "Well, of course they'd need to be put back together. What good would the wizard scientist be if the pieces just put themselves together?"

[9:56 AM] Seirixori: She shrugs, "You seem to like shortcuts, would make sense. Can I start doing that now or do we have to wait for all of them?"

[9:58 AM] DM: Poni: "How good are you at solving puzzles with only some of the pieces?" He sighs. "I suppose I can do that part. It will be the actual putting them back together that will be the difficult part. I don't have hands anymore. Or spells. Perhaps your wizard friend could help with that."

[10:00 AM] Seirixori: "I just wanted to see if we could tell how many more pieces there would be..." She sighs, picking up the smallest piece.

[10:06 AM] Seirixori: She places the piece down, puts Poni behind some books, grabs the piece again and shoves it in her backpack. "Hopefully this will give me just a little bit of time before..." she sighs sadly, "well before we probably all go back." Then she heads upstairs.

## Session 28

[9:42 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori sighs and turns to Kendall and Gunnloda. "Did you want to go back now?"

[9:43 PM] DM: Gunnloda looks at Kendall, questioning.

Kendall: "I think... we can stay just a little bit longer."

[9:45 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "We'll wait out here and watch for trouble in case we need to leave before you return."

[9:46 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh comes out of her daze and clears her throat, "then should we go?"

[9:46 PM] DM: Gunnloda steps forward and hugs Seir. "Be careful. If I'm gone when you return... you know how to find me and I'll be on my way back soon."

[9:48 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori nods and kisses Gunnloda on the cheek. "We left some of our things next to the components in case you need to find us."

[10:27 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori shifts back once she's in front of everyone, breathing heavily and asks about the full moon, then pulls Gunnloda aside and whispers, "Do you know how long this trip will take you?"(edited)

[10:28 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Which? It shouldn't take long to settle things, but... I'm not sure. I may need to wait until the arch is fixed before I make permanent travel plans. It seems... unsafe to try to travel by boat."

[10:29 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "And I may be poofed back here any time."

[10:30 PM] Seirixori: "Right..." She says, almost forgetting. "I'm sorry it's just... Gods, they're all dying the longer it takes us."

[10:30 PM] DM: Gunnloda frowns. "Is there anything that can be done more than what we're doing now?"

[10:34 PM] Seirixori: "Not really unless we don't want to rest... I just, I can't let their daughter lose her mother without saying goodbye."

[10:36 PM] DM: Gunnloda nods and puts her hand to your cheek. "Do what you think is best, dear. They're called tough decisions for a reason."

[10:39 PM] Seirixori: Seir closes her eyes and nods, "Yeah, we'll try and make it quick." and she heads back down and steps into the portal.(edited)

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[11:16 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori goes to Gunnloda and whispers, "Is that normal?"

[11:17 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles at Seir. "Are you judging someone on how fast they fall in--- well... let's just say pot, kettle."

[11:18 PM] Seirixori: Seir blushes, "Right... Poni..." She doesn't say anything else and just pushes the button.

## Session 29

[8:30 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori keeps hold of Poni and goes to catch Gunnloda, while she digs through her bag to grab some things.

[8:33 PM] Seirixori: "Gunnloda! I almost forgot, I brought you some things!" Seirixori tugs out the spices and such she bought earlier while in Omubagi.

[8:35 PM] DM: Gunnloda nods at Kendall to go ahead with the Moonstreams and stops. "Oh? Oh!" She chuckles. "I didn't think you'd get them so fast."

[8:37 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori grins, "I was in a town when I went back, got lucky."

[8:39 PM] DM: She smiles. "Thank you. I... have something for you too, but now's not the time."

[8:42 PM] Seirixori: "Oh, you didn't ... have to get me anything." Seirixori shuffles shyly, "Um, I'll leave you to the food, and I'll go take care of some other things." She steps back to leave but stops, "Oh! Do, do you think Stool can go? I don't even know if they want to..." she mumbles to herself.

[8:43 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Go... where? They don't much like the outside and the sun."

[8:45 PM] Seirixori: "Oh, I know, I just meant to hang out with us at the dinner thing, but I guess that might be too much." She pouts. "Oh well."

Gunnloda: "Oh! I'm sure Eloise won't mind if they join us for dinner."

Seirixori leans down and kisses Gunnloda, "See you in a bit." She grins and takes off back to Poni's basement.(edited)

[8:46 PM] DM: "Be safe!" She waves you off.

[10:31 PM] Seirixori: "Cursed? Cool, great. Awesome. Gunnloda is going to kill me, oh gods," She groans, "Please don't tell Gunnloda."

[10:32 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Y'coulda died in there, Seir. She should at least look at ya, make sure yer ok."(edited)

[10:33 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): "I have healing powers, but they aren't nearly as good as Gunnloda's."

[10:33 PM] Seirixori: "I just wanted to be prepared for when we all went, I can be more help if I know what we're going into. It's also easier for one person to leave quickly than all of us." She groans again, and attempts to heal herself. "And also, hey I set off a trap so maybe no one else will get hit by it."

[10:34 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak's tired eyes shut as she pinches the bridge of her nose. She sighs softly.

[10:34 PM] Jaymes - Ravaphine: "You're very brave. Thank you. There is strength in numbers though and we would never want to lose our friend"

[10:37 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Hopefully nothin' followed ye home..."

[10:41 PM] Seirixori: "Yeah," She stands, still uneasy and uncomfortable, "Ok so, I'm going to go ask Stool if they want to join us for dinner."

[10:41 PM] DM: Ryleigh: "Do you need more healing?"

[10:46 PM] Seirixori: "Only if you can remove curses," Seir says to Ryleigh,

[10:43 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Y'don't seem 100% Seir...we really should get Gunnloda t'check on ye." Urrak places a hand on Seirixiori's shoulder and squeezes softly "Y'gotta take care o yerself."

Seir turns to Urrak, "Can... can we do it after? After the dinner? I don't want to make it worse..."(edited)

[10:48 PM] Wingy - Urrak D'Akshi: "Sure we can wait on telling Gunnloda...if ye feel y' can make it through dinner."

[10:55 PM] DM: K. You get to the Cask. The sad guy you asked about Cyan earlier is gone and you don't recognize anyone else in here.

[10:58 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori heads down to where Stool is, "Hey, Stool," she says, pulling out Gunnloda's disk thing and placing back where it was. She looks in her bag and hesitates, closes it and goes to sit across from Stool.

[10:59 PM] DM: Stool: "Seirixori! Did you find Gunnloda? Was she in trouble?"

[11:00 PM] Seirixori: "I did! Thank you so much for your help. No, she was okay. She was with a friend." Seir sighs. "She might be mad at me though." She mumbles. "Hey, did you want to come with all of us to Eloise's? We found her wife and daughter and they invited us to dinner."

[11:02 PM] DM: Stool: "Why would she be mad at you? You're nice. And yeah! Well...  is it outside?"

[11:04 PM] Seirixori: "I kind of went to do something I shouldn't have by myself. I'm okay though." Seir pats them on the top of their toadstool head thing. "We'd have to go outside for a little bit to get there. I can, I can cover you with my cloak?"

[11:05 PM] DM: Stool: "As long as it's not far. And you're there too."

[11:06 PM] Seirixori: "Of course I'll be there, Gunnloda too! Did you want me to bring you some uh some stuff you like to eat?"

[11:06 PM] DM: Stool: "I think I've eaten enough today. I'll just come sit with you."

[11:08 PM] Seirixori: "Okay!" She gets up, glances at her bag again and shakes her head. "Just let me know if I need to cover you more, ok?" Seir takes off her cloak and picks up Stool and covers them as best she can and heads back out. She heads towards the Moonstreams' place.(edited)

[11:08 PM] DM: Stool kinda waddles along behind you, pretty content.

[11:12 PM] Seirixori: ((the cutest child))

[11:25 PM] DM: (Were you going to the mansion or the grove? Sorry I got distracted talking shit about you lol)(edited)

[11:27 PM] Seirixori: ((Rofl Uh I don't want to take him to the grove so to the mansion))

[11:30 PM] DM: Ok. You take them to the mansion. The sounds of cooking and laughter is coming from a side-room from the big open room with Eloise's desk and the big tables. The Moonstreams themselves don't appear to be present down here.

[11:31 PM] Seirixori: Seir takes the cloak off Stool, "Is this ok?"

[11:32 PM] DM: Stool wiggles their little cap in what might be a nod. "You're my best friend. I'm happy to be anywhere you are.... as long as it isn't too big or bright or scary."

[11:37 PM] Seirixori: Seir kneels down and hugs them, tearing up a little, "You're definitely my favorite, don't tell Gunnloda," she jokes. She pops her head around the door? of the side room just to see whats happening.

[11:38 PM] DM: Kendall's sitting up on a countertop while Gunnloda's cooking and they're chatting like old friends who know way too much about one another, laughing over shared memories.

[11:44 PM] Seirixori: Seir fidgets for a few seconds, wondering if you can just tell someone's cursed by just looking at them, "oh boy" she whispers and then knocks lightly to get their attention, "Hey, Stool came with me! Also they said I'm their best friend!" She grins, "So, I'm gonna go hang out with them and wait for the others."(edited)

[12:24 PM] DM: They both look up at you, grinning.

Kendall: "You can always hang out in here. I don't bite... except you know," she gestures in Gunnloda's direction where she's still cooking, "food. Who's Stool?"

[12:40 PM] Seirixori: "Oh um..." she nearly trips over her tail that's trying to curl around her leg, "they're a friend, we found them in this creepy spider prison thing. H-hang on." Seirixori goes to get them, "Hey. let's go sit with Gunnloda and her friend!"(edited)

[12:41 PM] DM: Stool's standing close to behind you, giving you space to turn around and leave and generally not get hit by your tail. "New friends?"

[12:44 PM] Seirixori: "Yeah!" She says, moving into the kitchen. "This is Stool, and that is Gunnloda's friend, Kendall." she points out to them.(edited)

[12:44 PM] DM: They follow you into the room and Kendall's eyes widen. "A myconid? I haven't seen one of these since," she looks at Gunnloda again who is cluless about what she's referring to. "Oh, we hadn't found you yet, right. Where'd they come from? A spider prison? What?"

[12:48 PM] Seirixori: "When we went to find Eloise. That's where she ended up and Stool was there too." Seirixori shivers, "I didn't want to leave them there. It was uh.... kind of a mess when we left."

[12:50 PM] DM: Stool walks up and puffs Kendall in the face with spores.

Gunnloda: "Ah! Stool, not near the food, dear."

Stool: "Sorry... Hi new friend!"

Gunnloda: "It was some sort of drow slave pen that we escaped from. Stool here was a prisoner."(edited)

[12:51 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori snickers at the puff of spores, "I forgot about that."

[12:54 PM] DM: Kendall's face pulls into a worried frown. "Drow slave pen? Are... well, you're here and seem fine, but were you ok?"

Gunnloda waves her off. "I'm fine, and in the moment, well... I had something of a lucky charm," she smiles at you, "that kept me from... " She turns back to Kendall. "I'm fine. Really."

[12:58 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori blushes a little, "I actually missed a lot of what happened. I kind of snuck away from everyone after I found Poni." She shrugs, her tail flitting around her, "...I realized I am not a fan of chains."

[1:01 PM] DM: Gunnloda laughs. "Few people are, dear."

[1:02 PM] Seirixori: "At least it was easy enough to get out of them," she mutters. "Also spiders. Not a fan...even if it's sometimes useful."(edited)

[1:05 PM] DM: Kendall: "So... lucky charm. Tell me about yourself. Where are you from? What do you do? How's the family?"

Gunnloda: "Kendall..."

Kendall: "What? I'm just making small talk," but she says it in that way that means she knows she's busted. Then she turns to you, "Of course anything I say is small talk."

[1:14 PM] Seirixori: "Um..." Seirixori shifts nervously, her hand going to the pocket she kept her comfort in these situations, but remembers she doesn't have it and she sighs, "I'm from Ardabeh, currently in a forest." She taps a finger on her leg, "I don't... I don't really do anything and," she tilts her head, looking at Gunnloda for a few seconds before looking at the floor, "...it's new."

[1:17 PM] DM: There's a pause, then you hear Kendall hop down from the counter. She pats Gunnloda on the arm as she walks towards the door. "It was nice meeting you. I'm going to go check on our future werewolf and see if I can do anything for her."

[1:18 PM] Seirixori: "I didn't... I didn't mean to make her leave."(edited)

[1:20 PM] DM: Gunnloda sets her spoon down and smiles, coming over to take your hand in hers. "You didn't, dear. She just didn't want to make you uncomfortable. Well... more uncomfortable. I'm almost certain there was some discomfort intended. Are you ok?"

[1:23 PM] Seirixori: "G-generally speaking." she visibly winces, "just uh... yeah. Fine."

[1:25 PM] DM: She gives you that look like she can tell you're not, but she just squeezes your hand. "I'm here if you need to talk or anything."

[1:27 PM] Seirixori: "I guess... that depends on if you want to know not good news before or after dinner?" Seir says, her voice rising in pitch like she hadn't exactly expected to say it.

[1:28 PM] DM: "You have not good news?"

[1:29 PM] Seirixori: "Yes? Kind of? I mean... um...I just really don't want to mess up this dinner thing so... maybe aftER?"

[1:32 PM] DM: "I'm not sure this dinner can be messed up more than it already is, but... if you're not ready to talk, it can wait."

[1:36 PM] Seirixori: "Yeah, ok." Seirixori leans down to hug her for a few moments and then turns to leave, "Stool, keep her company for a few, I'll... I'll be right back." She hesitates when she gets to the door, but eventually leaves to find Kendall.

## Session 30

She'll just pace in the grove for a few then go back to the mansion and just sit with Gunnloda and Stool

[8:48 PM] DM: K. She's in there just putting the finishing touches on the dishes. It's a nice big five course meal, a roast, some veggies, fresh bread.

[8:55 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori goes up to her and kneels just hugging her from behind, taking a few calming breaths. "Hey."

[8:56 PM] DM: She pats your hand. "Hi. Did you find them? Everything ok?"

[9:01 PM] Seirixori: "We found them. Yes." She sighs. "I'm... actually really glad you guys were still here. I... I don't think anything would have been fine."

[9:06 PM] DM: She leans so she can look at you over her shoulder. "But it is? Everyone made it out ok?"

[9:07 PM] Seirixori: "Yes, yeah, Kendall was a huge help with that." Seir sighs heavily again, "They didn't listen..." she mumbles.

[9:09 PM] DM: Gunnloda sets her spoon down and spins around to hug you back. "I'm glad you're ok." After a moment she pulls back and smiles. "This is a much more comfortable height. You are very tall."

[9:16 PM] Seirixori: Seir grins her face a little red and gives her a kiss, "It does make some things easier."

[9:14 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Do ye see Seir? She walked off ahead of us...she should be here by now." Urrak heads into the dining area(edited)

[9:15 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh looks around the hall, "maybe we should check the kitchens? That's where her lover is, no?"(edited)

[9:18 PM] DM: The door to the kitchen is open.

[9:18 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Her what now?" Urrak calls out, just catching the faintest hint of her question

[9:19 PM] DM: They are totally standing there in the middle of the kitchen, Seir on her knees, kissing and hugging when you look inside.

[9:19 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak walks into the kitchen "Ah...hello Seir."(edited)

[9:20 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh follows Urrak, "see, I was right." gestures to the two(edited)

[9:21 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "That ye were..."

[9:22 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh seems completely unfazed by the entire situation.

[9:22 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak nervously looks away, blushing slightly

[9:22 PM] Seirixori: Seir's blushing and tries to hide her face, "ugh, hi."

[9:22 PM] DM: When Gunnloda realizes they have an audience, she blushes deep red, but barely moves away. "I hear you got into some trouble? Everything ok, dears?"

[9:23 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "We were uh...just lookin for ya...and it should be, yeah. Hopefully...."

[9:24 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh smiles at the pair, "We apologize for interupting. And for the most part we got back in one piece." She places a hand on Urrak's shoulder, "do you need any help in the kitchen Gunnloda?"

[9:25 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "No, actually everything's pretty much done here. I was just waiting to bring it out."

[9:26 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak blushes a bit deeper. "Great let's uuuh get t' dinner then."

[9:26 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: She speedwalks out of the room

[9:26 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): "Would like help doing that then? Or would you rather we take our seats?" Ryleigh looks concerned for Urrak and mumbles, "she's being odd..."

[9:27 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Thank you, but I think I've got it handled."

[9:32 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Well... that was something."

[9:34 PM] Seirixori: "Mhm." Seirixori mutters, "You know I'm gonna help you anyway, right?" she grins, standing.

[9:36 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles. "It's the only way I don't kick you out of my kitchen."

[9:50 PM] Seirixori: Seir just grins and leans down to kiss her again, "If you say so."

[9:51 PM] DM: She smiles. "You can take those two trays and find us seats. I'll bring the rest."

[9:53 PM] Seirixori: Seir gives a small salute and takes them and heads out.

## Session 31

[5:23 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Well... let's eat."

[5:27 PM] Seirixori: Seir kind of stares at all the food on the table and suddenly realizes she has no idea how this works, "Hey uh..." she leans over and whispers to Gunnloda, "How...does this work, exactly?"

[5:27 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles a little. "We eat, dear." She helps pass around and serve to those seated next to her.

[5:32 PM] Seirixori: Seir pouts a little, "I know that," she whispers. "Thanks." she mutters poking at the food. She's hungry, and it smells great, but there's this festering anger from earlier and she can't seem to rid herself of it.

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[6:01 PM] Seirixori: "What?" Seir growls, her anger shifting from the rest of them to Poni.

[6:02 PM] DM: Gunnloda reaches over and puts her hand over Seir's.

[6:05 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, squeezing Gunnloda's hand. "I hate him," she whispers harshly.

[6:08 PM] Seirixori: "I'm going to find a way to bring him back, and then I'm going to kill him again," Seirixori mutters, her shoulders sagging at her misplaced anger.

[6:11 PM] DM: Gunnloda takes Seir's hand and kisses her knuckles before holding it with both hands in her lap. "Just breathe."

[6:15 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori nods, a blush forming on her cheeks, "Yeah, okay, right, I can do that."

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[7:38 PM] Seirixori: "Gunnloda told me it wasn't exactly normal, but I kind of forgot. I'm nothing special," she mumbles. "I'd rather they didn't leave a mark if they 'favored' me."(edited)

[7:43 PM] DM: Gunnloda half-chuckles and squeezes Seir's hand. "You're pretty special."

[7:43 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Her smile falters and she says determinedly, "No, Seir. Don't let the world deceive you, you are special." Ryleigh then sighs like the topic has gotten to heavy for the mood. She takes a few steps back, "I think I need some air" and goes to stand by the door.

[7:47 PM] Seirixori: Seir blushes from their comments, but frowns at Ryleigh's departure, "I... did I say something wrong?" she asks Gunnloda.

[7:47 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I don't think so. Are you feeling better?"

[7:50 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori nods and hugs her, "Yes. I... thank you for ... for calming me down. I really don't like Poni."

[7:50 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I know... he hasn't done much to earn being liked either, but there's not much we can do about it right now."

[7:52 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods and looks at where Ryleigh is, "Do you think she'll talk to me?"

[7:53 PM] DM: When you look, she's talking to Kendall in the doorway.

[7:53 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Why wouldn't she?"

[7:55 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori shrugs, "I don't know, I'm not really good at it."

[7:56 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Maybe later, when she's not busy again."

She looks at your entwined hands like she's thinking about something.

[7:59 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods and looks at her for a few moments before asking, "What is it?"

[8:01 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Hmm? Oh... just wondering if now's the right time."

[8:04 PM] Seirixori: "For?"

[8:08 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "It's... I have a way to help keep you safer. But to do it..." She pulls the wooden box from her pouch, the one you saw her pull from her chest in the portal. When she opens it, there's two rings inside. "I'm not trying to pressure you or anything. It's not... it doesn't mean anything more than you want it to."

[8:13 PM] Seirixori: Seir blinks and stares at the rings, not quite understanding. "I..." She looks at Gunnloda and just stares some more, "I'm not... How does this help keep me safer?" Her voice squeaks, but she's smiling.

[8:15 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles. "They're spell components. We each wear one and I can help you not get hurt as much."

[8:16 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh walks back inside. She's about to approach Gunnloda when she realizes Seir and Gunnloda are having a moment and instead hangs back for a little bit.

[8:21 PM] Seirixori: "Oh! Right that...that makes sense. Yeah, okay." Seir grins and hold out her hand, wanting Gunnloda to put it on her finger, "it would be my honor," she nearly chokes on her laughter.

[8:22 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles and takes one of the rings and slides it on. It's small, but it magically resizes to fit.

[8:26 PM] Seirixori: "Neat." Seir leans over and kisses her, "So... I get to keep you around wherever I am?"

[8:27 PM] DM: She looks confused. "What do you mean?"

[8:30 PM] Seirixori: "I mean, just...something you gave me. And if I'm at...well in Limabey, there's like a little part of you with ... me? That sounded a lot better in my head..." She blushes.

[8:31 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles and kisses her back. "Of course. Now we just need to fix this teleporter."

[8:32 PM] Seirixori: "Yes, that." Seir's smile falls a bit.

[8:33 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I should find Kendall. The sooner I get back, the sooner I can come back here."

[8:34 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh watches the exchange and eventually decides its safe to approach. She walks up to Gunnloda, "I'm sorry to intrude but Kendall gave me this for you.." she hands Gunnloda the pouch, "..and she said that if you ever need her - she'll come for you."

[8:35 PM] Seirixori: "She left???"

[8:35 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): "Yes, just a bit ago."(edited)

[8:37 PM] Seirixori: "Oh, I... wanted to talk to her..." Seir frowns.

[8:37 PM] DM: Gunnloda opens the pouch and pulls out a stone with intricate carvings. She puts the stone back inside before looking back up at Seir. "What about, dear?"

[8:38 PM] Seirixori: Seir blushes, "Oh, um... nothing important... just to thank her for... something."

[8:39 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Well... she left a sending stone. If you can fit it in 25 words, you can use it to tell her."

[8:41 PM] Seirixori: "Oh! uh... maybe later." She turns to Ryleigh, "Are... are you ok? I didn't say anything wrong to make you leave did I?"

[8:46 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh looks confused, "it wasn't you or anything you said. I hate the way you've been treated. I hate the way the world sees you." Ryleigh grits her teeth, "the way they see your kind."

[8:48 PM] Ravaphine: Rav and Nolanos come back to join the others

[8:49 PM] Seirixori: "Oh." Seirixori blinks, "That's..." she blinks back tears and shakes her head at the sudden rush of feelings, "...thanks."

[8:53 PM] Ryleigh (Nicole): Ryleigh waits until she's looking into Seir's eyes, "don't measure your self worth by their judgement, they're the ones who are wrong - not you." She places a hand on Seirixori's shoulder and sits down.

[8:55 PM] Ravaphine: Rav watches the exchange from the doorway just full of feelings

[8:57 PM] Seirixori: She just nods, stunned for a few moments, "That's... I'll try." is all she can manage to get out.

[8:57 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos hears Ryleighs last comment and just quietly absorbs that statement, subconsciously squeezing Rav's hand.

[9:01 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori stands quickly, "I'll... I'll be right back," she leans down and gives Gunnloda a kiss on the forehead before taking off.

[9:02 PM] Ravaphine: "She always leaves," rav says, sadly

[9:02 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles. "I think she's just... used to dealing with things alone."

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[9:16 PM] DM: She holds her finger out next to yours. "The ruby doesn't look very good against pink, I think... but your silver ring does. Where'd you get that?"

[9:17 PM] Seirixori: "Oh, Gunnloda gave it to me! The... the dwarf downstairs." Seir smiles.

[9:22 PM] DM: "Are you betrothed too?"

[9:26 PM] Seirixori: Seir hesitates to answer, but she shrugs, "Sure. Definitely. She's great and really nice and she makes really good food..." Seir trails off, stopping herself, because this was not at all what she came up here for, "Anyway... so uh... what's this Prince like anyway?"

[9:27 PM] DM: "He's just... perfect."

[9:27 PM] Seirixori: "Perfect? That's... it?"

[9:28 PM] DM: She shrugs. "How would you describe yours?"

[9:31 PM] Seirixori: Seir opens her mouth to respond, but closes it when words don't come out, "Yeah, that's... That about sums it up."    She clears her throat, "What uh, where does he live?"

## Session 32

[5:43 PM] Ravaphine: Rav whispers to Gunnloda, "It's not true right? There has to be a misunderstanding? We all know how she likes to go off on her own sometimes"

[5:50 PM] DM: Gunnloda sighs, looking at her hands. "She... never came back after she left. I was waiting outside for her in case she'd gone somewhere else, when I saw a tiger burst out of the mansion doors, followed by Cae. Cae... she thinks Seirixori attacked Misha. Misha was charmed, stuck in a spider's web, and just... crying hysterically. She said the pink tiefling was trying to steal her ring."

[5:52 PM] Ravaphine: "That just sounds riddiculous. Knowing Seir, she was probably just trying to help Misha snap out of her charm but with a little bad luck thrown in"

[5:52 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Well it ain't like tigers grow on trees around here...Or pink folk for that matter." she bows her head "FUCK. I can't believe this shit."

[5:53 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh shakes her head, "she didn't strike me as the type to hurt someone for information..."

[5:53 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I'm sorry. It's my fault you're all here tonight. I just... I didn't want to believe it, so I offered to find her and... Cae must have thought I'd help her escape or something so she decided we needed to be controlled."(edited)

Ryleigh's stance shifts at the word 'controlled'

[5:54 PM] Ravaphine: "Will Cae hurt her?"

[5:54 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I'm certainly gonna."

[5:55 PM] Ravaphine: Ravaphine tilts her head and shoots Urrak a look

[5:55 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I don't know. She's... how would you feel if you found your daughter stuck in a web, crying?"

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[4:59 PM] Seirixori: Seir's rushing through the trees, not paying attention to the passing time or area so when her tiger shape drops, she stumbles and falls, narrowly missing a tree. She doesn't get up, her breath ragged from the run and the tears still falling down her face. She's sure she ruined everything. There's no going back after that, she knows the look Cae was giving her. She's seen it enough.

She spends several minutes with her head in her hands, trying frantically to think of what to do. She could just run, just keep running, not turning back. Stay in the forest in Limabey when she gets teleported back. Just stay where she can't cause anymore trouble, she deserves the names and the looks the druids will give her when she stays in their presence far longer than she usually does.

Maybe she'll try and go back and go find her mother. Sneak her way back in and go through the portal, taking her own trinket so no one can find her, and leave Poni in the basement. She pulls out some paper and charcoal, the things she used when making maps when she wandered the Limabey forest and starts writing a couple notes and shoves them in one of her pockets when she's done.

Gunnloda... *Gunnloda* and Stool. She can't leave them. *She can't*. Even if... even if Gunnloda is tired of her shit.

She starts crying harder, something she didn't know was possible, and she starts removing the cloak Urrak gave her, the studded leather armor Eloise let her have, the ring they got from Zunis. She pulls out the potions that were in her pouches. She reaches for the notes, but leaves them because they are only if she were leaving. Anything she ever got with her friends and sets them in a pile, stepping away so they're out of reach.

Seirixori leans against a tree, her head aching and her chest hurting. She closes her eyes and waits. She didn't try to hide the way she ran. So she's just going to wait, wait and face what she did, because she just wants to see them one more time.(edited)

[5:03 PM] Seirixori: She fidgets with the ring Gunnloda gave her. Not sure if she'll be able to keep it.

[6:00 PM] DM: It'll be a while yet before she gets there, but we can pretend it's happening now. Roll Perception.

[6:01 PM] Seirixori: ((12))

[6:02 PM] DM: Cae's voice calls out from somewhere behind you. "Let me see your hands, tiefling."

[6:03 PM] Seirixori: Seir's shoulders sag and she hesitantly slips the ring back on. "I'm sorry," she whispers, but does as Cae says.

[6:05 PM] DM: "Do you have any weapons on you?"

[6:06 PM] Seirixori: "No. Everything I had is over there."

[6:07 PM] DM: She circles around to where she's in your line of sight. She's got an arrow knocked and drawn on her bow. "You're not running."

[6:08 PM] Seirixori: "I... no."

[6:09 PM] DM: "Are you going to make me shoot you? Believe me, I'd like to."

[6:10 PM] Seirixori: Seir shrugs, she hasn't looked up, "I-- I wouldn't stop you."

[6:12 PM] DM: She loosens the draw on the string, but keeps the arrow in place. "Start walking. Back to the mansion."

[6:13 PM] Seirixori: Seir stands, a little shaky, and starts walking.

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[6:23 PM] DM: After a few hours, there's motion at the door again as Seirixori, wearing nothing more than her clothes, walks through the door, Cae right behind her with an arrow knocked to her bow.

[6:23 PM] Ravaphine: Ravaphine starts to draw a smiley face on Urrak's face with her quill but it scratches her face and Urrak jerks awake

[6:24 PM] Ravaphine: She gasps lightly and sits back down.

[6:25 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Hmm? What's goin' on?" her vision snaps back into focus and soon she sees Seirixiori. She bolts up and says darkly "You."(edited)

[6:25 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh places a hand on Gunnloda's shoulder and whispers, "she's here." Then stands.

[6:26 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori flinches slightly, but her heads down and she doesn't look up.

[6:52 PM] DM: Gunnloda looks up, but doesn't move.

[6:53 PM] Ravaphine: Ravaphine looks over at Seir and Cae

[6:53 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak starts to slowly walk towards Seirixiori, rage plain in her face(edited)

[6:54 PM] DM: Usan holds out his hand. "Don't come any closer."

[6:54 PM] Ravaphine: "What's going on"

[6:55 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak stops. She huffs a quick breath out of her nose. "If ye live, we ain't done."

[6:55 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: She walks off again

[6:57 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh looks past Seirixori and addresses Cae, "are we waiting for Eloise and Misha to join us?"

[6:59 PM] DM: Cae's eye twitches a little, like she was going to give Ryleigh a look but turns to Usan. "Captain, see that this one is put in the cell. I'll return shortly."

[7:00 PM] DM: Cae walks out, her cloak flashing out behind her. Usan jerks his head to Ryleigh. "Come on then. You heard her."

[7:01 PM] Ravaphine: "Ryleigh, what's going on? Why are you doing this"

[7:03 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh takes a deep breath, "I said I would do what needs to be done, but only if she were found guilty. She is clearly unarmed, there is no reason to jail her yet." She waits a moment then says, "I will escort her to where the trial will be held."

[7:04 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak yells from the back of the room "She's a magic user! What's she need arms fer?"

[7:05 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh gives Urrak a look and turns her attention back to Usan.

[7:05 PM] DM: Tor takes a step forward. "Is there a problem, Asten?"

[7:06 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: \*a soft raspberry sounds in the distance\*

[7:09 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh looks at Tor, "Law and order, Mirranite. We should hear testimony of the accusations against her. I will escort her to the jail IF we are not doing the trail here. Otherwise, does she not have the right to recount her side?"

[7:10 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh does take several steps forward, arms open, in a non-threatening way.

[7:11 PM] Seirixori: "Ry- Ryleigh, please, just do it," Seir's voice is hoarse, "It doesn't matter, it... it just doesn't matter."

[7:11 PM] DM: Usan: "Lady Moonstream gave an order. It will be done."

[7:12 PM] Ravaphine: "Stay strong, Seir. Don't give up, please. We'll fix this."

[7:14 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh grits her teeth, "Alright, I don't want any trouble. I just wanted to ensure her rights won't be forgotten because of Lady Moonstream's emotions for her daughter." She moves next to Seir and starts towards the direction of the jail.

[7:15 PM] Seirixori: "I'm sorry," Seir says, looking up for the first time, but in Gunnloda's direction.

[7:16 PM] DM: She's still sitting at the end of the table, watching.

[7:17 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak just stares. She mumbles something to Malica, and folds her arms on the table again.

[7:19 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh almost places a hand on Seir's shoulder, then stops, "Serixori, would you please come with me to the jail to await trial? I do not wish to take you by force."

[7:20 PM] Seirixori: "I was just trying to help," she whispers, and the nods, going with Ryleigh.

[7:21 PM] DM: So you two head out of the room

[7:21 PM] DM: Usan follows after looking at Tor and jerking his head towards the rest of you.

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[7:22 PM] DM: Once out of the room, you go left to the side of the mansion nobody's explored yet. There's two cells in one of the open spaces there, the doors shut but unlocked.

[7:24 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks over to the cell door and opens it, gesturing for Seirixori to walk in, "I don't know how you landed yourself here Seirixori" and shakes her head.

[7:24 PM] DM: Usan follows, but he watches from the doorway.

[7:25 PM] Seirixori: "The ring. Please, just... get someone to check it." She walks in and just sits on the floor, staring at her hands.

[7:27 PM] Ryleigh: "The ring? Misha's? What about it?" Ryleigh whispers and she makes a show of locking the cell.

[7:27 PM] Seirixori: "I tried to pull it off, that's what...," she sighs, "I tried to take it off and she screamed, like it hurt her."

[7:29 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh nods her head so Seir knows she understands what needs to be done, "I can't promise anything, but I'll do everything I can to help Seir. Just think about how you could have done this differently...try and learn from this, won't you?"

[7:33 PM] Seirixori: "That's why I came back. I... I know I messed up, I know. If..." she wipes the tears that start streaming down her face, "If they make me leave or..." she pulls out a couple notes from a pocket. "Can you give these to them. One's... one's for all of you the other..." she trails off, one clearly has Gunnloda's name on it. "I wrote them when I thought I was going to leave but I guess it's still the same."

[7:34 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh goes to take the paper but hesitates and turns to Usan, "may I? it's just letters to her friends?"(edited)

[7:35 PM] DM: He frowns, but nods.

[7:36 PM] Ryleigh: She takes the papers, "I'll do what I can, Seir." Ryleigh sighs then says, "but I am so disappointed in you. You've put your life at risk, and you should learn to value it more for those who care for you." She starts walking to the door.(edited)

[7:38 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods and just fidgets with the ring on her hand, ignoring the tears still on her face.

[7:38 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks back towards the others.

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[7:59 PM] DM: And Cae arrives over here. She walks up and puts her hands on the bars. "Why?"

[8:02 PM] Seirixori: Seir closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, "I just... I wasn't going to do anything, I swear. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't just making things up. I asked her about the Prince and she jsut... she doesn't even know what he's Prince of? And then I asked if I could see the ring and she freaked out when I asked her to give it me. So I just..." She's trying to slow down, she can tell she's talking too fast, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't..." she's crying again, "I didn't mean to hurt her, I didn't know it was going to do that."

[8:06 PM] DM: Cae: "And you never thought to tell anyone else or talk to her mothers?"

[8:08 PM] Seirixori: She curls in on herself, "I'm not used to people listening to me," she whispers.

[8:10 PM] DM: Cae: "Your... what, lover? Girlfriend? Whoever she is to you is calling her friend. You'd best hope she finds something. And even if she does... don't think you're free and clear."

[8:12 PM] Seirixori: She nods sadly, more people to disappoint. "I...know," she says at the last comment.

[8:18 PM] DM: Cae sighs and turns to leave.

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[8:11 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks over to Gunnloda and hands her a peice of paper, "it's for you..." then walks over to Ravaphine and hands her a similar looking peice of paper, "From Seir, for you guys."

[8:14 PM] DM: Gunnloda takes it and looks, but tucks it away without reading it.

[8:31 PM] DM: After several minutes, Cae returns and starts unlocking the cell. "Let's go."

[8:32 PM] Seirixori: "Oh...are you sure?" She stands.

[8:33 PM] DM: She opens the door and gestures for you to start walking.

[8:33 PM] Seirixori: Seir walks out.

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[8:35 PM] DM: After a few minutes, Eloise walks back in and sits at her desk. Kendall follows, and they're followed soon after by Cae and Seirixori. Cae walks Seir up to a spot in front of Eloise's desk, then walks around and stands behind her wife. Usan steps up behind Seirixori. Kendall stops next to Gunnloda.

[8:37 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh stands but doesn't move forward.

[8:40 PM] Ravaphine: Ravaphine just sits and stares at what's happening

[8:39 PM] DM: Eloise leans forward and drops a gold and ruby ring on the table in front of her.

[8:41 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "what's going on?"

[8:41 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh shushes Brimeia.

[8:45 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia leans toward Ravaphine. "I missed a lot, didn't I."

[8:41 PM] DM: Eloise: "Kendall said it's cursed. She managed to remove it without hurting Misha."

[8:42 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori's shoulders slump in relief, but she refuses to look up.

[8:42 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Holy shit."

[8:43 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak steps forward "How's Misha...?"

[8:44 PM] DM: Eloise: "She'll be... ok. In time. However..." she turns back to Seir.  "It doesn't change what you did. Did you use a charm spell on my daughter?"

[8:46 PM] Seirixori: Seir cringes, "...Yes."

[8:46 PM] DM: Eloise: "Did you trap her in a web?"

[8:46 PM] Seirixori: "Yes." she whispers.

[8:47 PM] DM: Eloise: "Did you... hurt my daughter?"

[8:48 PM] Seirixori: "I... I didn't know it was going to do that."

[8:52 PM] DM: Eloise leans back in her chair with a tired sigh. "I'm... at a loss. I don't have my guard, my town is... deserted, dying. My wife is..." She shuts her eyes and shakes her head before sitting back up and looking at you with tears in her eyes. "I trusted you. I invited you into my home. I offered to equip you, to reward you. I had plans to speak to my sister about-- And now this. Bars won't hold you. As long as this... situation is in effect, you can't be jailed or exiled. I can't let this stand... but I don't know what I can do."

[8:55 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori closes her eyes, "I can... I can leave." She whispers. "Just... go into the forest whenever I... whenever I'm back here. Or stay in... stay in that basement."

[8:55 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "And if ye...need someone t' sit awhile behind bars. I can do that for ye. I know nothin' of magic or any o' that nonsense, but I'm sure a strong spellcaster can keep me from dissappearin' for a time. Seir's too squishy for prison anyway." She laughs as she extends her pressed together wrists.

[8:57 PM] Seirixori: "What? No.. you... you didn't do anything."

[8:57 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Just...keep me alive. Like I said " she turns to Seirixiori and winks "We ain't done."(edited)

[8:59 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh steps forward, "what if she does serve jail time and we volunteer to rotate being on watch and we will be held responsible for her actions while she is imprisoned. This way your people recognize order is being maintained and you understand that we did not support the way she got her information."(edited)

[9:06 PM] DM: Eloise leans forward, elbow on the desk, rubbing the bridge of her nose like she's getting a headache. "I can't afford to let you all waste time on that when my people are suffering." She sighs heavily and looks up at Seir again. "Probation until the arch is completed. You are to do everything you can to assist in fixing the arch and bringing my people home. We will revisit this... issue at that time if you are not sent home immediately. Should you break my trust again before then... it will be execution. Do you understand and agree to these terms?"

[9:07 PM] Seirixori: "...yes."

[9:07 PM] Ravaphine: Rav nods to herself

[9:08 PM] DM: Eloise nods and stands. "Then please, all of you... leave my home."

[9:09 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos quietly stands and heads to the door, waiting for the rest of the group.

[9:09 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh gives a slight bow to the Moonstreams and then heads to the door.

[9:09 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak motions to Malica and follows

[9:10 PM] Ravaphine: "Yes ma'am. Back to our mission" Rav speedwalks to the door, but turns around. "Are we allowed to have our stuff back?"

[9:10 PM] DM: Everyone shuffles outside. The guards return to the guards' wing to go back to bed. Gunnloda and Kendall are talking quietly off to the side. Usan gives everyone their stuff back.

[9:10 PM] Seirixori: Seir walks to the fountain, sitting at it and staring at the water.

[9:11 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Well that was...somethin'." She places her hands on her hips. "Is everyone alright? At least as much as they can be?"(edited)

[9:14 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh looks up at the stars, "it's late, everyone should try to get some sleep." She walks over to Seirixori, "you  should too."

[9:14 PM] DM: It's probably like... 4 am right now.

[9:14 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Y'don't have t' tell me twice..."

[9:15 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos quietly walks up to Seirixori, sitting next to her. He doesn't say anything for a moment thinking his words through. "...It hardly feels like tonight was even real... I know you had good intentions, just share those intentions with us, I guess. We're in this together, as friends."

[9:15 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Aye, what Nolanos said. We're supposed t' be a team."

[9:16 PM] Ravaphine: Rav sits on the ground next to seir and Nolanos. "Yes. One team one dream. We're all friends here. No one gets left behind, or forgotten"

[9:18 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak stretches and yawns "I'm about t' pass out where I stand. I'll catch up with all of ye in the mornin'...or...late afternoon perhaps." She looks over to Malica "If ye'd like, I can escort ye back t' the Cask."

[9:18 PM] DM: Malica nods and goes with Urrak.

[9:20 PM] Ryleigh: After telling everyone to get some sleep, she says nothing more, but instead walks over to where Kendall and Gunnloda are.

[9:18 PM] Seirixori: "Sorry..." Seir mumbles, still staring at the water, twisting the ring on her finger.

[9:19 PM] Nolanos: He then reaches into his bag and pulls out a small metal panther. "I made this one of my first nights here, after the incident with the lizardfolk. At the time, I planned to give it to you the next morning. You seemed to have had a rough day... Anyway, its meant as a show of friendship. I hope you'll accept it and let it remind you that you're not alone." He holds it out to Seirixori, waiting tentatively.

[9:20 PM] Seirixori: "I don't... I don't deserve that." she whispers, tears running down her face.

[9:21 PM] Ravaphine: Rav rubs Seir's knee and starts to make her way to the cask

[9:22 PM] Nolanos: "Of course you do. You deserve to have people in your life that care about you. This is just something to help you remember."

[9:23 PM] Seirixori: She takes it, still hesitant, "...thank you."

[9:24 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos smiles, "You're welcome. You're a good person, friend."

[9:25 PM] Seirixori: "I don't think everyone will agree with you..." she says more to herself, not moving, but staring at the panther and rubbing it lightly.

[9:26 PM] Nolanos: "Well, they're clearly morons and their opinions don't matter," he says, nudging her lightly

[9:27 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods, giving a small smile, "You should go get some sleep, I'm sorry for keeping you all up."

[9:30 PM] Nolanos: "It's quite alright. Well worth it to be here for a friend in need." Nolanos smiles warmly and stands. "Just try to get some rest, yeah? I know it might be hard considering what happened tonight, but try? Goodnight, Seir."

[9:32 PM] Seirixori: "Goodnight," Seir mutters, turning so she can sit fully and puts her face in her hands.

[9:39 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos takes a moment before quietly walking toward the Cask.

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[9:38 PM] DM: After several more minutes of quiet conversation, Kendall and Gunnloda turn and start walking towards the temple.

[9:42 PM] Seirixori: Seir watches them go before standing up and heading towards them, "I..." She freezes because she has no idea what to say without crying, "I'm sorry. I didn't... I'm sorry." She says again, making sure she's a good few feet behind them.

[9:44 PM] DM: They stop and look back, then at each other. Kendall reaches out and squeezes Gunnloda's hand then keeps walking into the temple.

[9:50 PM] Seirixori: Seir doesn't move any closer and she closes her eyes, trying to will the tears to stop. "I... Sorry I didn't... I didn't tell you. I wasn't sure... I'm sorry." She repeats, not wanting to speak the real question she has.

[9:54 PM] DM: Gunnloda's chewing on her lip, opening her mouth to say something, then closing it. "I don't know what I can say."

[10:00 PM] DM: She frowns and shakes her head. "I'm sorry. I... When the sun rises and Kendall's hat is ready, I'm going to go back to Vatru. At least... until I end up back here again."

[10:02 PM] Seirixori: Seir's breath catches in her throat. It was something she prepared for earlier but not like this, "I... Okay. Okay." She let's out a breath, catching at the last second and her voice breaks when she asks, "Did... Did you want it back?"

[10:07 PM] DM: She closes her eyes, trying to take steady breaths and maintain control of herself. "I don't... I don't understand why. Why couldn't you just... say something? I... I thought... I don't know what I thought. I don't want to control you. I don't want to make you someone you're not. But if this... if this is who you are..."

[10:11 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "You... you pounced on Urrak. You attacked a girl. You can't control your shifting... where does it stop? What will it take? I can't... I can't. Not like this."

[10:19 PM] Seirixori: "I'm sorry, it's... I know it doesn't, doesn't excuse anything." Seirixori's not even trying to stop crying now, "I'm not, I'm not used to people caring about what I say.. .about... about anything." She groans, "That... That doesn't matter, I'm just sorry, I'm so sorry."

[10:25 PM] DM: "You can say it until you've gone purple in the face... I can't be your leash. I can't be the only thing that keeps you from hurting people who shouldn't be hurt. It's not fair to either of us."

[10:33 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori just closes her eyes and nods.  She slips the ring off, clutching it to her for a brief moment, before handing it to Gunnloda. "I'll miss..." She clears her throat, "Please stay safe." She says, turning away and heads to the Cask.

[10:35 PM] DM: You can barely hear a soft, "You too."

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It's about... 5 am, day 8, after all the mess with Seirixori's trial. Seir finds herself walking down the stairs to Poni's basement, but someone's already down there. Ravaphine is holding Poni, watching what looks like a sleeping gnome in a bed, barely being lit by dawn's first light coming through the window.

[10:34 AM] Seirixori: Seir nearly trips down the stairs, "Oh... I... I'm sorry. I didn't think anyone would...be here." she whispers, clutching something in her hands.

[10:37 AM] Ravaphine: Rav panics and pushes the button to turn off the portal. After she wipes the tears off her face, she looks to Seir. “Hi, I didn’t know if you wanted your citrus grove back for the night. I didn’t know where else to go”

[10:37 AM] Ravaphine: “Come sit with me” she pats the ground next to her

[10:38 AM] Seirixori: "It's... a pretty big grove..." she whispers, hesitating. Eventually she sits next to Ravaphine. "I'm kind of glad you're here though."

[10:41 AM] Ravaphine: “I’m glad you’re here, too. Not just in the basement but that you’re still part of our team and that you aren’t hurt. What’s that you got in your hand there?”

[10:42 AM] Seirixori: Seir freezes, and closes her eyes. She lets out a breath before opening her hands, revealing a small component. "I..." she clears her throat. "I took it... earlier."

[10:44 AM] Ravaphine: Rav takes the component and throws it up in the air, and catches it like a baseball. “I hate these things,” she chuckles, “but whatever did you need it for?”

[10:47 AM] Seirixori: Seir continues to look down at her hands, on the verge of tears, "I... I wasn't sure if we... if we'd all get teleported back home instantly or not. When we put it all together... I just... I wanted..." she covers her face. "I just wanted to make sure I could say goodbye." she starts crying, sobbing.

[10:50 AM] Ravaphine: Rav leans over and rubs the tiefling gently on the back. “I would ask you to hug me, but I enjoy having my limbs,” she jokes, trying to lighten the situation. “I never even thought about what would happen when we get all the pieces together....not being able to come back.”

[10:51 AM] Ravaphine: “We got your letter by the way! Haven’t had the chance to read it to the group but I figured there’s a time and place for it. What if we...no that would be silly”

[10:52 AM] Ravaphine: Rav gets up and puts Poni behind a couple books

[10:53 AM] Seirixori: Seir freezes, nearly forgetting she gave the letters to Ryleigh. "I'm not sure the letter matters much anymore..." She murmers. "What if we ...what?"

[10:55 AM] Ravaphine: Rav does the shhh sign with her finger, and pulls out a thick book from the shelf. She takes out her dagger and carves out a square big enough to put the small component inside

[10:56 AM] Seirixori: "But..." Seir lowers her voice, "I've already ... I don't want to make them more angry at me... they'll literally have me killed."

[10:58 AM] Ravaphine: "This is true, I don't want you to get in more trouble" Rav frowns but she puts the book back up on the shelf

[10:58 AM] Ravaphine: "What brought you down here tonight? Did you need to use the portal?"(edited)

[10:59 AM] Seirixori: "No... I was... I was just going to put it back." Seir stands, playing with the trinket Nolanos gave her, "I'm sorry that I... that I interrupted you."

[11:01 AM] Ravaphine: "There was nothing to interrupt, just trying to feed my curiosity is all. Although I'm always so tempted to just jump in"

[11:04 AM] Seirixori: Seirixori sighs, smiling sadly, "Just take someone with you... even if it's... back home. No one else needs to lose everything," then she whispers, mostly to herself, "again..." Seir clears her throat, "because they went off by themselves." she laughs, "I should know." And she starts to head up the stairs.

## Session 33

[5:23 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori walks in, head down, hands full with the studded leather armor and a few other things, and heads towards the back disappearing into the kitchen(edited)

[5:24 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Ah Seir--" she lowers the hand she'd thrown up to wave the woman down "Well....alright then."

[5:25 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak turns to Nolanos "Ye seem t' be better'n me at talkin'. Y'think ye could check on her? Girl seems crushed t' pieces."

[5:28 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: A small sigh escapes her. She knows the look the tiefling has painted across her pale pink face. It's a pain that most things in this world can't touch. She folds her arms and leans on the bar, eyes drifting to the kitchen doors

[5:36 PM] Nolanos: At some point, Nolanos just nodded off accidentally and rests his head on the table.  It happened pretty much as soon as he got downstairs

[5:34 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Eh, y'know what....I'll talk t' her." Urrak jumps the bar and walks into the back

[5:35 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak cautiously opens the doors "Seirixiori?"(edited)

[5:36 PM] DM: The kitchen's empty, but there's a door in the floor open that leads to stairs down.

[5:37 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak walks down the stairs "Well alright..." As she reaches the bottom she calls again "Seir....? Y'here?"

[5:38 PM] Seirixori: Seir tenses at the voice, she has her back to the stairs, "...yeah?" her voice is quiet and rough.

[5:39 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I uh...I noticed y'walked right by us earlier. It's unlike ye. I know last night was rough for ye, more so than th' rest o' us, but..." She rubs the back of her neck "I just....wanted t' make sure ye were ok."

[5:40 PM] Seirixori: She's quiet again, focused on something in her hands, she still hasn't turned around. "... no, not really."

[5:41 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Do ye...want t'...talk about it?" Urrak shifts a bit to the side, trying to see what's in her hands. Cautiously, she walks closer to the tiefling

[5:42 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Slowly, trying not to startle the girl, she places a hand on her shoulder. "Cuz we can...talk. About it."

[5:45 PM] Seirixori: Seir clenches her hands around the disk she's holding, the one she used to find Gunnloda yesterday, "... I don't..." she clears her throat, trying not to cry again, "Maybe later."

[5:47 PM] DM: Stool wiggles out from behind the cask where their food pile sits and kinda nuzzles Seir's leg with their cap. "Why are you so sad, Seirixori?"

[5:48 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak sighs a bit and gives her shoulder a soft pat. "Ah, Stool's here!" she smiles at the sight of the mushroom child "Seir...might need some time t' tell ye about it, little one. Meanwhile, keep her company, will ya?" she gives a small wave as a way to say goodbye, and walks back upstairs.

Stool leans into your thigh, waiting for you to answer their question.

[12:48 PM] Seirixori: Seir sighs, tears welling up in her eyes, "I... Gunnloda left... she wasn't..." Seir closes her eyes and presses her forehead to the disc, trying to take deep breaths. "I-- I hurt Eloise's daughter. I didn't, I didn't mean to, I was just trying to help but...but I hurt her and Gunnloda left because ... I try to do all this stuff on my own because that's what I've always done." she whispers. "And I've hurt ... I almost hurt Urrak because I was angry and that's also new... *everything* is so new and *I'm trying*" she hiccups as she starts crying again.

[12:53 PM] DM: Stool: "Maybe she's just hiding, like a game. She was waiting for you, so she brought me back here. She looked really excited. I bet she was just going to go hide."

[12:59 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori laughs sadly, "I don't think she wants me to find her right now..." she sighs,  "I saw her after... she told me she was leaving with Kendall, because she wasn't sure... she wasn't sure of who I am. *I'm* not sure who I am... I wish I could have said so many different things. I should have kept the ring, instead I just let her leave." She chokes on a sob, "Why did I let her leave?"

[1:02 PM] DM: "Oh..." Stool plops down at your feet. They kind of bend over then straighten a little. "I know who you are! Will that help?"

[1:05 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori laughs through her tears, "You're always helpful." She hugs them. "Hey, if... if you wanted to see her, we can do that, ok? Not-- not right now because I think we have to go find something. And I can have Urrak or Ryleigh take you, ok?"

[1:06 PM] DM: Stool: "See her? But she'll be back, won't she? You're *family* now and family always finds each other."

[1:08 PM] Seirixori: "Y-yes, family. I hope you're right..." she whispers before she starts crying softly.

[1:12 PM] DM: Stool: "I am. You'll see. She talks to me about you sometimes."

[1:13 PM] Seirixori: "Sh-she does?"

[1:15 PM] DM: They perk up a little, wiggling like they're happy with the response, maybe even a little proud. "She said that I'm her favorite, but that you're her next favorite and that she had to go home to get a present for you."

[1:17 PM] DM: Stool: "Last night, when she brought me back here, she said that you get sad about things, but that everyone here loves you and we'd all help you not be sad anymore because we're all family now."

[1:23 PM] Seirixori: Seir hangs her head and sighs, hugging them again, "I hope, I hope she'll still want to give it to me if... when she comes back." She clears her throat, trying not to cry again, "I love you guys too," she whispers, "Thank you... you always make me feel better."

[1:25 PM] DM: Stool: "That's what best friends are for, right?"

[1:25 PM] Seirixori: "I guess so, the very best."

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[6:20 PM] Ravaphine: Rav notices Seir hugging stool and retreats back into the kitchen

[6:21 PM] Ravaphine: She goes back to sit next to Nolanos and finally goes to read Seir's letter while everyone is preoccupied

[6:25 PM] Ravaphine: Rav casts comprehend languages to read the rest of the letter

[6:26 PM] Ravaphine: She can't help but let out a sob she didn't realize she was holding. She tucks the letter back into her bag(edited)

[6:46 PM] Seirixori: After a long silence of quieted sobs, Seir sniffles and shakily says, "I'm sorry for... for last night and this morning."

[6:49 PM] Ravaphine: Rav extends an arm out to Seir, welcoming her to lean against her if she wants. "Everything you did was for us. Even if they didn't understand that. Our biggest problem with this team is not communicating, but we're family now at this point so we need to keep each other safe. As fun as solo missions are"

[6:50 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos wakes up. "Dammit not again.. where did everyone even go?" He gets up, looking for some sign of where people might have gone and remembered that when Seirixori came in, she went straight to the kitchen, so that's where he tries first(edited)

[6:50 PM] Seirixori: Seir awkwardly leans against her, trying not to poke her in the face with her ridiculous horns, "...yeah."

[6:52 PM] DM: Nolanos can find them through the kitchen, down in the basement.

[6:52 PM] Ravaphine: Rav adjusts, making the position more comfortable for the both of them. "Are you doing okay? How's little stool doing"

[6:54 PM] Nolanos: "Hey..." he says approaching them

[6:55 PM] Ravaphine: Rav motions for Nolanos to come sit with them

[6:56 PM] Seirixori: "Hello," Seir whispers. She's chewing on her lip and fiddling with a disk in her hands. "No...Nolanos can you..." she clears her throat as her voice cracks a little, "Could you make a necklace with this? Without damaging it?"

[6:57 PM] DM: It's a mostly flat disc of metal with a symbol etched into it. It has a bit of blue ribbon that comes from the back off one side.

[6:58 PM] Ravaphine: "It's pretty. What is it?"

[7:00 PM] Nolanos: He sits with them, gently taking the disc and studying it. "I don't see any problems with that. I have an idea how to be able to do it."

[7:04 PM] Seirixori: "Maybe, when we're done today." She whispers, her tail starts fluttering about as the disk leaves her hands.(edited)

[7:06 PM] Nolanos: He hands it back to her, noticing how uncomfortable its making her not to have it. "Can i know what it is?"

[7:07 PM] Seirixori: "It's... " she sighs, "it's just something important to me."

[7:09 PM] Nolanos: "Okay." And he leaves the topic there.

[7:09 PM] Nolanos: "So how are you holding up, friend?"

[7:11 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori sighs again and then stands up, patting Stool on their little cap and starts to head up the stairs, "We should go, I don't imagine the Moonstream's will appreciate the time we're wasting."

[7:12 PM] Nolanos: "Oh, uh. Right. Sorry." He gets up, offering a hand to Rav when hes upright.

[7:13 PM] Ravaphine: Rav accepts the hand and stands up too. "Seir, remember...one team one dream," rav says in Seir's direction

[7:15 PM] Seirixori: Seir just snorts at how ridiculous it sounds, but nods and her pace picks up as she reaches the kitchen and she doesn't slow until she's out of it.

[7:16 PM] Ravaphine: Rav tugs on Nolanos' hand to run after Seir. "Seir wait, I think Ryleigh and Urrak are having a moment outside"

[7:17 PM] Nolanos: He runs to follow

[7:17 PM] Seirixori: Seir stops just shy of the doors, "I just want to get this over with..."

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[12:00 AM] Nolanos: "Okay. So Seir, do you mind if I see that seal now? I'm sure I could fashion something for you..."

[12:02 AM] Seirixori: "Yeah," even though she asked she still hesitates when handing it over. Her tail twitching behind her.

[12:02 AM] Ravaphine: "I didn't know you could talk to animals like that, Seir. That's incredible!"

[12:03 AM] Seirixori: She smiles, "they're a lot nicer than people."

[12:03 AM] Nolanos: He notices this again and says, "This is safe with me, promise. I'll get this back to you as soon as I can."

[1:29 PM] DM: Ok... so NOW it's just after 5, after reluctantly leaving Nolanos with the disc. After several requests that he please not break it, he reassured you several times then started talking to himself with plans and ideas and eventually wandered out towards the forge with his tinker set.

[1:32 PM] Seirixori: Seir goes to grab the studded leather armor and the greater healing potion Eloise let her keep and heads to the general store, she peaks her head in, "Uh... L-Lin are you here?"

[1:33 PM] DM: She's sitting behind the counter, reading a book. "Oh, can I... help you?"

[1:35 PM] Seirixori: "Um..." Seirixori walks in and places the armor on the counter, "I wanted to... give this back." She clears her throat, "Do you have a j-journal or something I can write in? Oh and something to write with?" Her tail nervously flicks behind her.

[1:38 PM] DM: She puts the book down and stands, moving around the counter to walk to a different part of the room. "Does it not fit? The Baroness said she'd pay for anything you wanted and I'm more than happy to help after what you did for me and Vardalon. Here you are." There's not a huge selection, but there are a couple simple, empty books and a small selection of charcoal, pencils, quills, and inks.

[1:40 PM] Seirixori: "No I... they, she, doesn't like me very much right now and I just... I don't feel right keeping it."  Seir reaches for one of the books and charcoal. "This... this is perfect." She clears her throat, "How-- how are you and Vardalon?"

[1:44 PM] DM: Lin smiles a little. "It's... good and bad. His fathers aren't here to talk about what a bad choice I am or worry about my influence on him, but... well his fathers aren't here. And neither is anyone else." She starts tearing up a little. "Do-- do you think they're ok? Will they come back?"

[1:49 PM] Seirixori: "We-we're trying. That's why we're all still here. We're trying to get them back." She nods to herself, "How..." she clears her throat, "Do you..." Seir starts getting frustrated with herself, "How do you make... it better if they're mad at you? Disappointed? Upset... Probably all three." she mutters near the end.

[1:51 PM] DM: Lin: "Hemisal and Many? I've given up trying to prove myself to them. Vardalon loves me and that's all I need."

[1:53 PM] Seirixori: "No I mean... I mean Vardalon. Or if you're ever mad at him... Or upset at something he did."

[1:59 PM] DM: Lin: "Oh... well, there's apologies, of course. Last time I was mad at him, he tried to write me a poem." She laughs at the memory. "It... was not very good, but it was cute and he tried so hard. But... really, I just wanted him to show me he meant it when he apologized. We were fighting about something stupid... complaining about reading too much or something."

[2:05 PM] Seirixori: She sighs, again, a little more dejected, "I'm not sure how to do that, if she..." Seir shakes her head, "Thank you." She turns to leave, but turns back before getting to the door, "Oh! Sorry, how much for these?" she goes to the book and charcoal.

[2:06 PM] DM: Lin: "Don't worry about it. Are you sure about the armor? It might help with saving everyone."

[2:11 PM] Seirixori: "Th-thank you. And yes, I'll be ok. The Baroness doesn't need to waste her money on me." Seir says before walking out and heading towards the mansion.

There's a woman out front. She wasn't one of the people you recognize from the 'trial' last night, but she's wearing the Moonstream symbol on her chest. When she sees you approach, she stands a little straighter, a little more alert.

[3:15 PM] Seirixori: Seir walks up, leaving plenty of room between them, "Um.. . Hi. Is... Is Elo-- the Baroness available?"

[3:17 PM] DM: She audibly groans and rolls her eyes. She dips her head into the door and calls for Captain Usan. After a minute he arrives at the door and looks at you with a frown. "What do you want?"

[3:20 PM] Seirixori: "Oh..." Seir sighs, "I wanted to give Elo-- the Baroness something back...and ask a question...?" She curses under her breath as her tail is clearly giving away how nervous she is.

[3:21 PM] DM: Usan doesn't move. "She's not to be disturbed at this time. I can relay a message when she returns."

[3:22 PM] Seirixori: "I... I can wait."

[3:25 PM] DM: He stands there, staring at you.... then just shuts the door.

[3:26 PM] Seirixori: "Well, that's familiar." She grumbles, turning to the woman, "... Can I wait here?"

[3:27 PM] DM: She glares for a moment then resumes her stare out towards the square.

[3:30 PM] Seirixori: "I should be used to this by now."

[3:30 PM] DM: How long would you wait?

Like 20 min

[3:31 PM] DM: Yeah there's no indication that anyone's showing up in that amount of time.

[3:35 PM] Seirixori: Sighing Seir starts writing in her book and tears it out when she's finished. "Could you give them this at least?... Please." She holds out the potion and the note.(edited)

[3:36 PM] DM: She takes it reluctantly.

[3:37 PM] Seirixori: "Thanks," Seir whispers and heads off to the citrus grove.

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It's Day 8, about 5:30- 6.

Seir's playing Sad Flute Music ™  in the grove that catches Ryleigh's ear as she leaves the Cask, still tightening her armor's straps and reattaching Dawnbringer to her side.

3:59 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh continues to walk in the direction of the sad flute music, curious about who's playing it.

[4:02 PM] Seirixori: Seir's sitting in the Citrus Grove, near the entrance, leaning against a tree. The top of her leather armor is down, hanging from her waist, a kind of holey tank top hanging off her shoulders. Her eyes are closed as she continues playing her Sad Flute Music.

[4:04 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh spots her and her brows furrow. She walks over to where Seir is and sits down, waiting for her to finish the song.(edited)

[4:08 PM] Seirixori: Seir tenses and stops playing, she lowers the flute and clears her throat, her face a little red, "...hey..."

[4:11 PM] Ryleigh: "i didn't mean to interrupt. I just heard music and followed its sound." Ryleigh points at the brand, "why were you marked?"

[4:14 PM] Seirixori: Seir looks down, almost like she forgot it was there, "Oh, I don't... I don't actually know." She shrugs, "It was... after... I was close to dying, I think, it's all kind of muddled, and Mielikki... she healed me and that's what was left behind."

[4:15 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh stays silent for a moment, "I wanted to talk to you. About last night. If that's alright?"

[4:17 PM] Seirixori: She twists the flute in her hands and nods, "...I'm a little surprised no one else has yet."

[4:20 PM] Ryleigh: "I guess, I want to know why. What was your reasoning, what were you thinking when you forcibly entered Lady Misha's room?"(edited)

[4:29 PM] Seirixori: "I didn't *force* my way into her room." Seir growls, more at the accusation than Ryleigh herself, "I was... we were... talking about... the... the rings." Seir clenches her hand, "I just, I..." She groans, it shouldn't be this hard to explain, "It wasn't my intention, to do anything more than ask, and I wanted to make sure this time, unlike with Hux where I wasn't sure but I dragged you all along with me and we *all* could have been arrested, or something." Seirixori shrugs, "I didn't know if it was the ring, or a spell, or... actually true. But I asked her a few things and they didn't make sense and then she freaked when I asked for the ring...." Seir sighs, "I know I... I shouldn't have done what I did. But I... I wasn't *thinking*... and I..." she sniffs, "I messed up *everything*."

[4:35 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh nods and sighs, "I don't think you've messed up everything, but you definitely messed up." She waits a few moments then continues, "I want you to understand the magnitude of what you did. You assaulted someone from a royal family. I've been punished for less.." Ryleigh unconsciously rubs her shoulder, "you're fortunate that they didn't execute you."

[4:41 PM] Seirixori: Seir laughs harshly, "Oh, no. It was definitely everything." Seir tilts her head, "Do you know where I'm from?"

[4:41 PM] Ryleigh: "no, I just know you aren't from here."

[4:44 PM] Seirixori: "Do you know anything about Ardabeh, how... how unwelcome it is for someone like me?"

[4:45 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh raises an eyebrow in question, "it sounds a lot like Falberk, the city I'm from."

[4:54 PM] Seirixori: Seir hums, "This," she points to her broken horn, "this is because kids can be cruel, as well as their parents who decide to join them." She chuckles, "I was... forced to live in a forest with a bunch of people who don't want me there, who don't want to teach me what their goddess requested. My entire 'family' was killed, my mother taken, and I haven't found out why." Seir sighs, "So in a way, yes, I have messed up everything, because I let down the woman I... *she left* and I don't know if she wants to see me again. I made it so I can't come back here, I don't know if I'll see any of you again. And Stool..." she laughs through tears, "The Moonstreams might not know this, but killing me? Killing me would be a mercy."

[5:02 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh places a hand on Seirixori's shoulder, "I..am so sorry, Seir. This world is trying to break you because you're different, if you let them do it, then things will stay the same." Her voices changes from soothing to commanding, "There will never be change, there will never be progress, there will never be equality." She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, "I know life can be hard. I also know the hurt that accompanies the loss of loved ones. Gunnloda cares for you, that's clear, wherever there is love - there is always hope."

[5:03 PM] Seirixori: Seir snorts, chuckling a little, joking "Read that somewhere?"

[5:09 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh smiles, a real one, "no, I feel it..here" and she points to her heart. She keeps her smile in place but continues, "You made a mistake, but it does not define you." Ryleigh looks away from you, "mistakes have the power to turn you into something better than you were before. Seir, you've been given great power, but the price of greatness is responsibility. I believe that if the drive behind one's actions is the thought for another, then it is never meaningless - you had Lady Misha's best interest at heart but you used your powers irresponsibly. As long as you learn from this, then you haven't messed up everything."(edited)

[5:16 PM] Seirixori: Seir just nods, not used to...whatever kind of talk this is. "We'll see..." She chews on her lip, "Hey will... will they let you talk to Eloise at all?"

[5:17 PM] Ryleigh: "Yes, I spoke with her earlier, when the rest of you went to get the component. Why do you ask?"(edited)

[5:22 PM] Seirixori: "I... I don't think I can take Stool with me. I don't know enough about myconids to make sure they stay safe." Seir sighs, "I asked before but she said they don't have any books here about them and now I can't go to where there are books... I was... I just want to make sure they have a safe place and that someone... someone they know keeps them company. Gunnloda was but..." Seir shrugs, "And then Kendall said something about the Bastion but I don't know what that is either..." She rolls her eyes, "I just want them to be okay... when we're... I'm gone."

[5:26 PM] Ryleigh: "Have you ever considered that your actions from now until the arch is completed may have some impact on Eloise's decision?" Ryleigh purses her lips in thought, "I may be going to Riverrun to research Lady Cae's problem, while I'm there I can do additional research on myconids, but only under 1 condition - you stop wallowing and try to make amends - with everyone."(edited)

[5:32 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori snorts, "Sure... I'm allowed to wallow for a little bit." Seir mumbles. "Thanks..." she puts her flute away and stands, "Hey, you missed out on some dinosaurs, want to see?" She grins.(edited)

[5:37 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh stands also but the seriousness doesn't leave her face and there's worry in her voice, "Seir, please...just try to think about what you've learned through all of this..." She realizes the conversation is over because Seir is using deflection tactics, "sure, I'd love to see the dinosaurs."(edited)

[5:43 PM] Seirixori: "More than you know."  Seir mumbles before she tilts her head and shifts into the deinonychus she made friends with.

[5:52 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh jumps back in shock and burst into laughter, "it looks like a small, distant cousin of Nolanos." Once she's stopped laughing, she walks forward and pats Seir's head and whispers, "everything will work itself out eventually."

## Session 34

[7:25 PM] Seirixori: Seir tilts her head, looking at Malica, "Does Gunnloda know?"

[7:26 PM] DM: She drops her head and shakes it. "No... I wasn't planning to tell anyone."

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[7:43 PM] Seirixori: "Nevermind." Seir looks at Malica, "Oh um... not that...she might not want to talk to me right now but... well does that include Gunnloda or...?"

[7:45 PM] DM: She shakes her head and gingerly sits in the seat she's been standing at, but on the edge like she's ready to take flight again. "Gunnloda's a good person. If I'd known this was going to happen, I'd have told her myself."

[7:45 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Ah, thank you, Ryleigh."

[7:46 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak places a hand on Malica's shoulder, occasionally letting her thumb brush the cloth there. "Gunnloda has my trust 100%, always."(edited)

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[8:13 PM] Seirixori: "Yes, well, we're down a regular, because I'm an idiot."

[8:14 PM] Ravaphine: Rav rubs Seir's shoulder

[8:15 PM] DM: Malica: "Are you ok? I'm sorry..."

[8:16 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Wait, we lost someone? Who?"

[8:17 PM] Ravaphine: "It's been a rough few days"

[8:17 PM] Seirixori: "We didn't lose anyone." Seir mumbles, fidgeting with the empty cup, "Gunnloda left. And I'm..." Seir shrugs, "I was... not fine earlier, but now I'm kind of mad about it so. Just peachy."

[8:18 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Hey, at least you're not in jail anymore. Seems like an improvement from last I saw you."

[8:20 PM] Ravaphine: "She'll be back. I mean, partly because she won't have a choice until the arch is fixed. But I feel it in my gut she needs us just as much as we need her"

[8:21 PM] Seirixori: "Woohoo." Seir says sarcastically, reaching for another drink, "I just want to talk to her, without there being other pressing matters. Which is why Nolanos needs to hurry up."(edited)

[8:21 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Hmm? What's he gonna do?"

[8:22 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "And why aren't you more excited to be out of jail? I imagine that'd be an obstacle to talking to Gunnloda if you were."

[8:22 PM] Seirixori: "Making me a *fancy* necklace."

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[8:23 PM] Seirixori: "Thanks..." She takes it but doesn't drink it, "Because, jail would mean they weren't going to possibly kill me if I mess up again."

[8:24 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Kill you? That seems harsh."

[8:24 PM] Ravaphine: Rav rolls her eyes and gets up to rummage through the liquor cabinet.

[8:24 PM] Seirixori: "Yes, well." She just shrugs, "I'll be right back," Seir gets up and walks out of the Cask towards the forge.

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*[*8:33 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir rushes in and slams the door, now sporting a metal disc on a leather strap around her neck, and peeks through one of the windows. Then she walks to the table, "So there's... people sort of just popped in and went to the mansion, like... *fancy* looking people."

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[8:58 PM] Ravaphine: "Seir, do you want to go to Poni's?"(edited)

[9:00 PM] Ravaphine: "Let's go help Urrak find Malica to make sure we are all accounted for" she says as she heads up the stairs to look for Urrak(edited)

[9:01 PM] Seirixori: "Maybe." Seir shrugs and turns to follow Urrak, stopping at the bottom of the stairs, "Urrak, you're very bad at not drawing attention to things."

[9:01 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh continues to stand outside.

[9:02 PM] Ravaphine: Rav walks up to where Urrak is

[9:02 PM] Seirixori: Seir just rolls her eyes and lets Rav handle it, walking back out, "Think it's a bad idea to go to Poni's?" She asks Ryleigh.

[9:04 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh sighs, "no, I think we should - come on." And starts off down the street to Poni's

[9:05 PM] Ryleigh: As Ryleigh walks she notices a change in Seir, "have you been drinking?"

[9:06 PM] Seirixori: Seir shrugs, "Maybe. You gave them to us, didn't you?"

[9:08 PM] Ryleigh: "I did but I also brought out water for those of us who don't drink..." she laughs a little.

[9:09 PM] Seirixori: "The last time I had a drink I told Gunnloda she was pretty." Seir shrugs again.

[9:11 PM] Ryleigh: "So I take it you don't drink often?"

[9:12 PM] Seirixori: "That was also the first time I had a drink."

[9:16 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh nods, "I don't drink and I've never been drunk, although I will have a few sips of wine out of politeness at a gathering."

[9:18 PM] DM: You two do eventually get to Poni's.

[9:19 PM] Seirixori: "I do not recommend Ale, it's gross." Seir fidgets with the disc, "Think it's a terrible idea to find Gunnloda?"

[9:20 PM] DM: Poni's sitting on the floor in the middle of the basement. "With as often as you idiots drop me, you should probably get me some padding before the last crystal breaks."

[9:20 PM] Seirixori: "You are talking to the wrong person about that, asshole."

[9:23 PM] Ryleigh: "I mean, you a little tipsy, maybe now isn't the best time. Of course, liquid courage isn't that bad of thing. I don't know Seir, do you feel like if you found her you'd say something you'd regret?"

[9:27 PM] Seirixori: "I regret nearly everything that happened after dinner. I regret giving her back the ring she gave me, because I didn't think I deserved it. However," She looks up at the hole in the floor above them, "If those people are here for more than just this asshole... I'll regret not talking to her at least one more time, even if I say something stupid. Which, to be honest, is something that will happen whether I'm tipsy or not."

[9:27 PM] DM: Poni: "Wait, what people?"

[9:28 PM] Seirixori: Seir grins and picks up Poni, "Oh, people I'm sure you'll love."

[9:29 PM] Ryleigh: "The Spellguards just arrived." Ryleigh responds to Poni, "Well, let's see what Gunnloda is up to then?"

[9:31 PM] DM: Poni: "SPELLGUARD? What the-- ugh."

[9:32 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods and puts the disc up to Poni and hesitates, "It's fine, totally fine." Seir mutters to herself, pushing the button, but doesn't look up, a little afraid of what she might see.

[9:32 PM] DM: Roll a d4. lol

[9:33 PM] Seirixori: ((3))

[9:34 PM] Ravaphine: Rav heads into Poni's basement and sees that the portal is fizzing to life

[9:34 PM] Ravaphine: "Hey poni, your spellguard friends are here"

[9:35 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: After no response to her question, Urrak walks further into the basement, hoping not to be noticed(edited)

[9:36 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh looks up at the others, eyeing Urrak, then responds, "We're checking on Gunnloda."(edited)

[9:37 PM] DM: The portal shows a house, smallish and halfling in style, but it's sized to be comfortable for a dwarf. In the center of the image is Gunnloda, wearing Sovereign Host robes with the evidence of many bits of food splattered and smeared across them. She's sitting on a chair at a table with Kendall. They're talking to each other, but you can't hear anything, and Kendall's squeezing her hand.

[9:38 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh squeezes Seir's shoulder.

[9:38 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: From her corner Urrak mutters a "Gunnloda..." under her breath

[9:39 PM] DM: Gunnloda does look sad, maybe hurt, and Kendall looks like she's trying to comfort her.

[9:39 PM] Ryleigh: "So, what do you think? Going in to talk to her?"

[9:40 PM] Ravaphine: "Maybe we can all jump in at once"

[9:40 PM] Seirixori: "I really don't think all of us going is going to help me..."

[9:40 PM] Seirixori: she still hasn't looked up.

[9:41 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh smiles over her shoulder at Rav, and pushes Seir through the portal.

[9:42 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak runs closer to the portal "Gods--damn it!" she looks through and sees the pair "Well shit."

[9:43 PM] DM: You guys see the portal change to Seir and Ryleigh in a city.

[9:43 PM] Seirixori: "No why--" She says, but she doesn't stop it

[9:43 PM] Ravaphine: Rav shrugs and looks back at Urrak before walking into the portal

[9:45 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak watches the elf go through the portal. For a moment she contemplates jumping in as well. But decides to head back to the Cask.

[9:44 PM] Ravaphine: ((are there any food stands))

[9:45 PM] Seirixori: Seir groans, "was coming with really necessary?"

[9:45 PM] DM: Make a perception check. lol

[9:45 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh smiles, "well, I got the feeling you weren't going in, the only way to get you here is if I gave you a little push"

[9:46 PM] Ravaphine: ((24 perception))

[9:46 PM] DM: There is, in fact, a half-orc selling meat on a stick up ahead.

[9:47 PM] Ravaphine: Rav rubs her hands together and licks her lips. She walks up to the merchant. "Hello! May I have three sticks please?"

[9:48 PM] DM: "Fifteen coppers."

[9:48 PM] Ravaphine: Rav hands them the money

[9:48 PM] DM: He starts pulling them off the grill and hands them over.

[9:49 PM] Ravaphine: "Thank you!" Rav takes them and walks back to her friends, munching on whatever meatsnacks these are(edited)

[9:49 PM] Ryleigh: "So should we try to find Gunnloda?"

[9:49 PM] DM: You're really not quite sure what kind of meat it is, but there's a pleasant spice to it.(edited)

[9:51 PM] Ravaphine: "We should. Let's apologize and get your girlfriend back"

[9:51 PM] Seirixori: "Give me a second." Seir grumbles,  dusting herself off and shifts into a Mastiff. she starts sniffing around.(edited)

[9:54 PM] DM: You smell people? You'd need to be on a path they took recently to catch the scent. And... I'd say you'd need to know what scent you're looking for but I guess I can give you that one. lol

[9:54 PM] Ravaphine: "These are delicious. Want one?" she offers a skewer to Ryleigh

[9:54 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh takes it and sniffs, "what is it?"

[9:55 PM] Ravaphine: "Dinner" she smiles

[9:55 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh hesitates and takes a bite of the mystery meat.

[9:55 PM] Ravaphine: They follow Seir in dog form

[9:56 PM] DM: I mean... it's better than anything you've eaten since Gunnloda left?

[9:56 PM] Ryleigh: Seeing Seirixori not really going anywhere, Ryleigh approaches approaches a townsperson, "excuse me, have you seen a halfling or dwarf wearing Sovereign Host robes recently?"

[9:57 PM] DM: Looking around, there are a lot of halflings walking around. Fewer dwarfs. The woman says, "If you're looking for the temple, it's up that way and take a right at the first fountain."

[9:58 PM] Ryleigh: "Thank you." Ryleigh smiles at the woman and heads back to her companions, "the temple is this way, lets start there." She starts walking in the direction the woman pointed.(edited)

[9:59 PM] Ravaphine: Rav follows

[10:00 PM] Seirixori: Seir stays in her Mastiff form and follows right next to Ryleigh

[10:00 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh offers doggie!Seir some of her meat stick.

[10:04 PM] Seirixori: Seir sniffs it for a moment, then eats it.

[10:08 PM] DM: You guys find the temple. It's big. Fancy. Marble. The whole thing. There's a lot of blue and gold and the big stylized H symbol that Gunnloda wears on her armor.

[10:09 PM] DM: There are also nine different symbols that you can guess are probably representative of each of the gods that are part of the Host.

[10:10 PM] Ravaphine: "Shall we? Do you think we should bring her flowers or something?"

[10:13 PM] Seirixori: ((can she do the smelling again lol))

[10:13 PM] Ravaphine: Rav looks for a flower shoppe or something

[10:13 PM] DM: Sure! (she rolled something like a 23)

[10:13 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh just looks around, trying to see if she can see anything useful.

[10:14 PM] DM: Perception checks for you two

[10:14 PM] Ravaphine: ((19))

[10:15 PM] Ryleigh: ((11))

[10:15 PM] DM: There are amazingly flowers for sale to one side. They're mostly just wildflowers, but they're pretty?

[10:17 PM] Ravaphine: "I'll be right back" Rav goes to purchase a bouquet of flowers for Gunnloda

[10:17 PM] Seirixori: Seir catches something and watches Ravaphine step away, she turns and takes off down the street towards what looks like a neighborhood.

[10:18 PM] Ravaphine: Rav comes back with the flowers and notices Ryleigh by herself. "Uhh...where did she go?"

[10:19 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh points in the direction Seir went, "she took off over that way, I assume she found Gunnloda's scent." She motions for Ravaphine to follow.

[10:20 PM] Ravaphine: They start jogging to catch up(edited)

[10:22 PM] DM: Seir runs through the streets, ducking and weaving around people, almost knocking over a halfling or two until you find yourselves in a halfling neighborhood. She stops in front of a house that looks similar to the others, but it's just a little bigger, the doors are taller and wider.

[10:23 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh mutters rushed apologies to those Seirixori has mowed over but continues after her.

[10:23 PM] Ravaphine: Rav follows up behind Seir

[10:24 PM] Ravaphine: "Do you already know what you're gonna say to her"

[10:25 PM] Seirixori: Seir shakes her head, the nods, and just, groans, lying down and covering her eyes with her paws.

[10:27 PM] Ravaphine: "It's now or never! Look, I even got you flowers to give her" she shows Seir the bouquet

[10:28 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh knocks on the door.

[10:30 PM] DM: It takes a minute, but Kendall opens it, wearing her robes, but not the hat. The smell of freshly baked pies and breads pours out of the open door. She blinks and then tilts her head at you. "So soon?"

[10:31 PM] Ryleigh: "Yeah, sorry to barge in but she's been so down..I just couldn't take the sad eyes anymore." Ryleigh chuckles lightly.

[10:32 PM] Ravaphine: "Hi" rav says, shyly. "It smells wonderful in there"

[10:33 PM] DM: Kendall leans over to look past you at the elf and dog in the street, then looks back and sighs. "I don't know if she's... come in. Watch your heads. Help yourself to some of the food. Kitchen's through there." She gestures to the right.

[10:37 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks over to Seirixori, "are you coming in or am I going to have to carry you in?"

[10:41 PM] Seirixori: Seir groans and walks in, shifting back as she does, "I just.... I just want to say something and then We'll.... well I'll go if..."

[10:41 PM] Ravaphine: Rav shoves the flowers in Seir's hands as they're ducking and walking in(edited)

[10:42 PM] DM: Kendall just gestures towards the kitchen.

[10:43 PM] DM: As you saw in the portal, it's a small house, but the doors and ceilings are sized more for a dwarf than a halfling, and especially in the kitchen everything's a little taller than what would be comfortable for Kendall. Gunnloda's not in there at the moment, but it seems like every square inch of flat space in the room is covered in pies, breads, or the ingredients for them.

[10:44 PM] Seirixori: Seir just kind of stares at the flowers and hands them back to Ravaphine, "Maybe after..." she mumbles and slowly walks into the kitchen. "...wow, ok."

[10:45 PM] Ravaphine: ((what kind of food is around))

[10:46 PM] DM: Mostly fruity pies, but there's stuff like banana bread and regular bread mixed in there too. Baked goods.

[10:49 PM] Ravaphine: Rav places the flowers on a table. "We should stay out here and let them talk" she says to Ryleigh

[10:50 PM] Seirixori: "did you guys really have to follow me here ..." Seirixori mumbles

[10:51 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh smiles at Seirixori, "that's what friends are for, to help in a time of need." She nods to the door, "we'll be around." She then walks out of the kitchen.

[10:52 PM] Seirixori: Despite what she said, she mildly panics when they leave.

[10:53 PM] Ravaphine: "good luck" Rav says, finger gunning as she walks out to follow Ryleigh

[10:54 PM] Seirixori: She starts fidgeting with the end of one of her braids, sees the disc, quickly shoves it so it's under her tunic and resumes her fidgeting.

[10:54 PM] DM: Kendall appears in the doorway before they leave.

[10:55 PM] DM: She tilts her head at Seir, gesturing for her to come over to the other room.

[10:56 PM] Seirixori: Seir takes a deep breath and follows Kendall's direction.

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[10:57 PM] DM: Kendall stops Seir with a hand on your arm. "Don't make me regret this." Then she steps back and gestures for you to go further down the hall.

[10:59 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods and heads down the hall

Seir walks through the hall to find Gunnloda standing with her back turned to the door, fidgeting with something in her hands.

[11:07 PM] Seirixori: Seir approaches slowly, stops a few feet away and clears her throat, "Um... hi I didn't... I wasn't going to come here so soon...I wasn't sure you'd want to see me...but there were people and they looked all fancy and I was worried they might not let me."

[11:11 PM] DM: She sets a folded piece of paper on the shelf she's standing in front of and turns around. "Is everyone ok?"

[11:16 PM] Seirixori: "Everyone is.." she stops, "Well... Urrak is being weird, Cyan is Malica who's a changeling," she whispers the last part, but keeps going, speaking rather quickly, "I think Ravaphine called them Spellguards? I don't know, and then I kind of talked Ryleigh into coming here, I also might have had a drink, or two, which was a terrible idea, because it's still gross. And no, that isn't why I'm here. Oh! We saw dinosaurs!" She literally changes into the smaller velociraptor, then quickly changes back, "sorry wait that wasn't what I, wow," Seir clears her throat. "*Wow I am bad at this*." she whispers.

[11:32 PM] Seirixori: "Ok, ok wait." She takes another breath, "I... I was really upset, because you know, well I messed up a lot, and might have cried and then Stool tried to make me feel better, and they kind of did. We went and saw dinosaurs, also I am really bad at healing because I healed a baby dragon instead of Ravaphine... and then Ryleigh caught me playing my flute, which I forgot actually calms me down. There's just been so much happening that I didn't realize I'd brought it with me. But then I Was kind of getting mad because, well, *a lot of stuff has happened* and I'm still learning and I'm trying...." She takes another breath, "Right, on track, Please forget I've been talking this entire time... I'm trying, I'm still figuring all of this out and I ... I really want this to work because you're... you're" she waves her hands at Gunnloda, "goddess you're so many things and I lo-- I...please give me a chance to fix it." she whispers, winded from her ridiculous nervous-fast-talking thing..

[11:37 PM] DM: She listens, not really moving or reacting until near the end when her cheeks flush pink and she looks down. "That... is a lot."

[11:38 PM] Seirixori: "Sorry, sorry, I'm... nervous." she mutters.

[11:42 PM] DM: She looks up. "You know what I meant before, right? I can't be what stops you from hurting innocent people. Not like that. I do that with a hammer."

[11:50 PM] Seirixori: Seir coughs, trying to hide a chuckle at the thought, "Yes, yes... I..." she groans, "I'm learning, a little too slowly, that I have a family now and to trust all of you and I love you... all of you," she says quickly, her face on fire ~~literally~~ , "I just want to help people and I will tell you *Everything* and not do stupid impulsive things. ....try not to, because I'm pretty sure prancing around in the fountain in Bellbury as a Deinonychus was stupid and impulsive and I'm surprised I don't have an arrow in my face." She groans, "wow will you *stop talking*" She sighs and sits on the floor.(edited)

[12:00 AM] DM: She unsuccessfully tries to hide a smile, then it falls away. "I... read your letter. I didn't realize until after that... I probably wasn't supposed to have it."

[12:02 AM] Seirixori: Seir groans and hides her face in her hands, "I... Ryleigh was only supposed to give those to you if I had to leave."

[12:05 AM] Seirixori: "Actually, I wrote them because *I was* going to leave. But I thought about you and... and Stool and I couldn't do that. And I knew I couldn't keep running from things, so I ... well I stayed and didn't fight what I'd done.."

[12:11 AM] DM: She looks down at her hands. "I don't... I want to see what this can be. I do... but I can't handle having my heart broken again." She looks back up, the question written across her face.

[12:13 AM] Seirixori: Seir sits up quickly, almost falling over, she gets on her knees and reaches out to take Gunnloda's hands but she pauses, "Can I...?"

[12:16 AM] DM: She just barely moves her hands out to give her ok.

[12:24 AM] Seirixori: Seir holds them lightly and looks at Gunnloda, "I can't promise it will never happen, but I can promise that I.... that I love you." She flushes, but she keeps the eye contact, "Which might sound ridiculous because it's been a very short time, and... no wait, not the point..." She takes a deep breath and let's it out slowly, "I love you, I'm in love with you, and the last thing I ever want to do is break your heart, because that would mean mine is broken too and a thousand years of that is way too long. *No, I did it again*."(edited)

[12:31 AM] DM: She looks down, her cheeks burning red again. Then she steps in close and lifts her head enough for your lips to meet in a kiss. She pulls back and chuckles softly. "You're still too adorable for me to say no to."

[12:34 AM] Seirixori: Seir is pretty sure her whole body is turning red, but she grins and just kind of launches herself around Gunnloda, hugging her, and trying really hard not to cry, but she's kind of failing at it, "Please don't tell Stool you're really my favorite."(edited)

[12:36 AM] DM: She laughs. "I'll keep yours if you do the same."

[12:38 AM] Seirixori: Seir nods, pulling back and places a hand on the side of Gunnloda's face, stroking her cheek lightly with her thumb and Seirixori leans in to kiss Gunnloda, "I love you." She grins as she says it again.(edited)

[12:41 AM] DM: She leans forward, resting her forehead against yours with her eyes closed. "I love you too... but don't ever do that to me again." She laughs again. "Kendall's kitchen can't handle it anymore."

[12:42 AM] Seirixori: "That was the worst twelve hours of my life, I will definitely not do that again."(edited)

[12:45 AM] DM: She laughs again, having trouble keeping her smile off her face. "I know enough about you to doubt the first, but I'm going to choose to believe the second."

[12:47 AM] Seirixori: "Okay... maybe, but it's close."  She pouts a little. "that and making Kendall mad. Very close."

[12:48 AM] Seirixori: She groans, "Oh no, I need to apologize to her too."

[12:48 AM] DM: You hear her call from the other room: "You're damn right, you do!"

[12:49 AM] DM: Gunnloda: "Kendall!"

[12:52 AM] Seirixori: Seir flinches and turns, not quite letting go of Gunnloda, she gives a sheepish grin, "I'm sorry for doing exactly what I said I wasn't going to do... and sorry for your kitchen."

(Off screen: the short of it is that Gunnloda would be embarrassed and Kendall would be a shit. Kendall would probably make some joke and try to pass it off as no big deal and just tell you to take care of her. Make sure she has fun and acts her age sometimes. Don't let her get too serious or too sad. It'd probably start to sound too much like goodbye so before it got too heavy, she'd make some bad joke or another and tell you to take as many pies back as you can carry. Gunnloda would give her a big hug that would wind up with Kendall a foot off the ground and Kendall would take the opportunity to kiss her on the forehead and tell her good luck. .....then she would tell Gunnloda to keep her sending stone and just let her know if she needed to come back (home, implied).)

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[8:31 PM] DM: Day 8, late at night.

You just came back from Vecbony with Gunnloda's hand in yours. Ryleigh and Ravaphine disappear pretty quick, headed out to give you two some privacy. Poni's shoved in Rav's bag.

[8:35 PM] Seirixori: Seir starts to fidget, the nerves from ...well the whole day crashing in on her, the adrenaline from earlier now gone. "I... did you... will you..." she blows out a puff of air, "can I show you something? Before we go back to the cask?"

[8:35 PM] DM: She squeezes your hand. "Of course."

[8:40 PM] Seirixori: "Okay....ok." Seir leads her to the grove and a decent way in, to where she normally finds herself when she needs to unwind. "Um... this is... I just wanted to..." she sits, rather abruptly, "I haven't really had time the last few days, but this is where I usually like to come sit. Or... well, I'm sure Takara would say, to come beat up her trees."

[8:41 PM] DM: She chuckles. "Is that what you do out here?"

[8:49 PM] Seirixori: She smiles shyly, "Sometimes." she starts picking at the ground, "Now that I found it, I might... um... I can play the flute? Which to be honest, now that I say that out loud, seems strange. But I like it, and it helps me focus sometimes when things get... bad, in Limabey. I just didn't remember because it's been... *really* crazy.  It, some of the animals in the forest liked it to, so that was a nice bonus. Um..." Seir clears her throat, "That.. um what I meant... I was trying to..." She pulls her hand away to cover her face and groan, rubbing at her face in frustration.

[8:51 PM] DM: She smiles and sits at your side, but facing you. "Would you play something for me?"(edited)

[9:03 PM] Seirixori: Seir peaks through her fingers and nods, and pulls out her flute, taking a deep, semi-steadying breath before she starts playing. It's just something quiet, calming. She plays it for a few minutes, longer than she intended. Seirixori's shoulders fall and her whole body kind of just... relaxes and she finishes with a small smile on her face. She blushes when she opens her eyes. "Um...so.... I just... wanted to share that with.... you."

[9:05 PM] DM: She smiles and puts her hand on your cheek, then leans in and gives you a kiss. "Thank you. It was beautiful."

[9:10 PM] Seirixori: "Thanks," she whispers, her face still red, "I'm sorry about... well I hope I didn't... I really did want to give you more time. Give *myself* more time, but I don't know if the spellguards are here for... here for more than just Poni and I wanted to ... I just wanted to make sure you were.... Ryleigh pushed us in." She sighs and puts her hand to her chest kind of rubbing at what's underneath. "I don't even know what I'm trying to say anymore," she mumbles, "Thank you... for... for giving me another chance."

[9:19 PM] DM: She sighs and drops her hand down to your knee. "I shouldn't have left in the first place. It was selfish of me. I... was hurt. Confused. But leaving wasn't the right answer. Leaving you all to keep trying to save Bellbury without having someone to watch your backs... leaving Stool... I'm glad you came back for me."

[9:24 PM] Seirixori: "I'm glad Ryleigh pushed me in, she even offered to carry me," Seir laughs, "I guess it's a good thing we ran into dinosaurs. I made a dinosaur friend, almost a baby dragon friend, nothing died... no one got too injured... Cae didn't shoot me." Seir takes Gunnloda's hand in her own, pressing a kiss to her palm, "I'd like to not do that again without you."

[9:26 PM] DM: "Sounds like you didn't do too bad for yourself."

[9:29 PM] Seirixori: "I think we just got very, very lucky. ...and I think I'd rather share the adventures with you there with us... me."

[9:32 PM] DM: She blushes a little, then smiles. "There's nobody I'd rather be stuck in a depressing kraken induced nightmare world with."

[9:35 PM] Seirixori: Seir snorts and laughs, "Goddess that place was terrible. But... I think the others might think I were crazy if I were to tell them it's also kind of my favorite place." Seir pushes herself up, so she's on her knees and she leans over to kiss Gunnloda, "Did you want to go to the Cask to sleep?"

[9:38 PM] DM: "Probably a good idea. It's late."

[9:39 PM] Seirixori: Seir grins, "Or out here?" she chuckles, kind of joking, but also kind of serious.

[9:41 PM] DM: "Out here?" She kind of glances around. "Is that... do you *do* that? Aren't you worried about... any of it?"

[9:45 PM] Seirixori: Seir giggles, "Any of...what? I've not really known anything else. Honestly, sleeping in an actual bed is a little... um well, for lack of a better explanation, *fancy* to me. Sometimes there were tents, before the druids and after, but it was always nicer in the forest away from them so." She shrugs, "We don't need to, I was mostly kidding."

[9:48 PM] DM: She blushes again. "You know... animals. Bugs. Bandits."

[9:53 PM] Seirixori: "Oh, yes those. Well, animals are *kind* of my thing." she teases, "I don't think I notice the bugs anymore, unless you know, giant spiders," she shudders, "freaks me out every time, I don't know why I do it. And, huh," she tilts her head, like she might have finally realized something, "I might have tiny favor with a goddess which it's entirely possible as to why I never really saw the last ones... well except that one time, or if I purposefully tracked them."

"I think I can protect you from the first two, at the very least," she scrunches her nose, snickering a little, still teasing, "Maybe Takara will be nice enough to watch out for the bandits because I haven't beaten up any of her trees today."(edited)

[9:56 PM] DM: She pats your knee, her whole face going pink. "I can't believe you would *tease* a dwarf about sleeping under the open sky. Some of my cousins don't even like walking where there is no ceiling."

[9:59 PM] DM: She takes your hand in hers and says, "I think it's worth a try, though. If you think you can '*protect me*', anyway."

[10:02 PM] Seirixori: Seir just laughs and tackles Gunnloda into a hug, "You're beautiful when you blush." She grins again, kissing her and points out a space not too far away, "Over there's the nicest, not as many roots."

## Session 35

[5:54 PM] Seirixori: Seir practically skips in with Gunnloda in tow and plops down on one of the seats, "Hi!" she grins at everyone.

[5:55 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak stuffs the armor in the bag of holding

[5:57 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh closes the bag and then takes a sip of water, "Someone's in a great mood" she says to Seir.

[5:58 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "Aye it's...very different."

[5:59 PM] Seirixori: Seir jumps off the seat and pulls Ryleigh into a hug, "Thank you, for pushing us in." She says before sitting back down and laughing, "I got Gunnloda to sleep outside, for the *first time*."

[6:01 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh laughs along with Seirixori and hugs her back, "that's what friends are for, to take care of you when you can't." She winks at Gunnloda.

[6:00 PM] DM: Gunnloda laughs. "If I'd realized it was such a feat, I would've made you work harder for it."

[6:03 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak laughs "Aaah, now it all makes sense. congratz on gettin' t' the next level, Seir."(edited)

[6:03 PM] Ravaphine: "It hasn't been the same without you, Gunnloda"

[6:04 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak furrows her brow a bit "Without...?"

[6:05 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh claps a hand on Urrak's back, "you're a step behind on this one, huh?"

[6:06 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: She chuckles awkwardly "Uh, aye, suppose I am.  Been....preoccupied."(edited)

[6:06 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh mutters, "I'll say you've been."

[6:06 PM] Ravaphine: "Urrak's been a little distracted"

[6:07 PM] Seirixori: "I'll be right back, I need to grab some things I left with Stool." Seir heads down and comes back a minute or two later, cloak back on and a few items in her hand, "Hey Ryleigh can I see the bag of holding real fast?"

[6:07 PM] DM: ~~The distraction~~ Malica comes down the stairs, choice pieces of leather covering her clothes, her old rapier at her hip, and a lute on a strap over her shoulder.

[6:07 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh takes off the bag of holding and tosses it Seir.

[6:09 PM] Seirixori: Seir tosses a few things in, one of the rings from Zunis and the water breathing potions, and then she pulls out the trident with a grin. "Thanks," she tosses the bag back to Ryleigh. She reaches over and grabs Gunnloda's hand, squeezing it.

[6:08 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I feel I owe you all an apology. I shouldn't have left when it was within my ability to continue helping you all and the people of Bellbury. It was selfish of me. I apologize."

[6:09 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak slowly pieces it all together "Ah, no worries Gunnloda. I know how ye felt." she smiles "Glad t' have ye back."(edited)

[6:09 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh's smile fades a little, "No, Gunnloda. You have nothing to apologize for, this town is my..our responsibility. You did what you needed too." She catches the bag of holding.(edited)

[6:14 PM] Ravaphine: "Gunnloda, will you teach me how to make this blueberry pie before we...so I can make it all the time? It won't taste the same but I would love to learn from the best"

[6:15 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles at Rav. "Of course, dear."

[6:11 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak motions for Malica to stand near her.

[6:12 PM] DM: Malica does come over close to Urrak and breaks off a bit of the banana bread to nibble on.

[6:14 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak places a hand on her back and smiles at her "Since ye were gone, Gunnloda, y'missed some interestin' news..." she looks down at Malica, her eyes asking for permission to continue

[6:14 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh whispers to Urrak, "she already knows."

[6:15 PM] Seirixori: "Uh..." Seir coughs. "I might have..."

[6:15 PM] Seirixori: "Said very many things in a very small amount of time."

[6:15 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "A-ah...great."

[6:15 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "Glad we're all on the same page then..."

[6:16 PM] DM: Gunnloda leans over to look past everyone at Malica and gives her a smile.

[6:18 PM] Ravaphine: "So how do we proceed from here? How are things over at the Moonstream's?"

[6:16 PM] Seirixori: "Wait... did you... hear everything I said?" Seir asks Ryleigh.

[6:17 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh pats Seir's arm knowingly and smiles.

[6:18 PM] Seirixori: Seir just groans and covers her face.

[6:19 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak turns to Ryleigh "Does she know...?" she stops herself, unable to complete her sentence. "About uuuh..."(edited)

[6:24 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh shakes her head 'no' at Urrak, "everyone showed up before I had a chance to speak with her."(edited)

[6:26 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "E-excellent..." she's sweating a bit "Jus'...I'm sure this doesn't matter t' most of ye but fer the sake bein' transparent fer once in my life...Malica and I are, involved at the moment and I would ask everyone here t' be....civil about it."  she coughs awkwardly and looks away

[6:27 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: She turns to Rav "Sorry fer...burdenin' ye fer a spell Rav. And tryin' t' lie t' ye..."(edited)

[6:27 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh tries to cover her laughter at Urrak's awkwardness by taking a drink and instead chokes on some water.

[6:28 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak shoots her a look, but smiles as well

[6:29 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Fair morning, friends!"

[6:28 PM] Seirixori: "And you were all mad at me for not saying things." Seir grumbles around a mouth full of pie

[6:30 PM] Ravaphine: "You almost got us all thrown into jail, Seir" Rav jokes

[6:30 PM] Ryleigh: "Urrak's mistakes only affect her, yours affected all of us." Ryleigh says to Seir..

[6:30 PM] DM: Malica focuses hard on her banana bread.

[6:32 PM] Seirixori: "Just myself." Seir sticks out her tongue, then shoves more pie in her mouth.

[7:03 PM] DM: Gunnloda disappears.

[7:04 PM] Seirixori: Seir just groans, "Well, awesome."

[7:05 PM] DM: Gunnloda walks through the front door of the Cask. "Well.... that was interesting."

[7:05 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "She'll be back Seir, don't worry." she smiles and shakes her shoulder with a firm hand "At least y'got t'....well" she coughs "Bird an' bees an'--Oh...yer back...?"

[7:05 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak blushes a bit and coughs

[7:05 PM] Ravaphine: "Welcome...back"(edited)

[7:06 PM] Seirixori: "Wait... what?" Seir nearly falls off her seat as she tries to stand.

[7:06 PM] DM: Gunnloda reaches out to steady Seir before she falls with a chuckle.

[7:06 PM] Seirixori: Then she turns to Urrak, "Birds and bees? What are you talking about?"

[7:07 PM] Ravaphine: "Maybe the more of the arch we complete, the less time we spend back at our homes to encourage us to finish it faster"

[7:07 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "I uh....nevermind about...al that...." she looks to Rav "Hmm...ye...ye might be on t' somethin' there, Rav" she strokes her chin in thought(edited)

[7:08 PM] DM: Gunnloda blushes as she takes her seat again, but says nothing.

[7:08 PM] Seirixori: "Did you... just teleport back outside?" she asks Gunnloda, still looking at Urrak, confused.

[7:08 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I... did, apparently."

[7:09 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "Well that's new..."

[7:09 PM] Ravaphine: "Not even back home?"

[7:09 PM] DM: She laughs and puts her hand over Seir's. "I don't know I'd say that, but right from here to there."

[7:11 PM] Seirixori: Seir just blinks at Gunnloda, turning nearly the same color as Brimeia.

[7:18 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "I feel a pain in me molars" Urrak jokes

[7:10 PM] Ravaphine: "How odd..." Rav strokes her invisible beard

[7:10 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Huh. I suppose this is new for everyone then?"

[7:11 PM] Ravaphine: "We should get going to our next component"

[7:12 PM] Seirixori: ((that nat 20 you guys))

[7:16 PM] Seirixori: "Did you... we..." Seir's eyes kind of glaze over and she tilts her head, thinking. "Oh. OH! That's..." She stands up rushes back through the kitchen and returns again thirty seconds later and hands Gunnloda her little wooden trinket that she took yesterday before they went to the dinosaurs. "You were back... teleported back to...'home' and then... and then we went and got you with Poni, for Cae. Which means... means if I teleport home and you come get me with Poni, I won't have to go back."

[7:17 PM] Ravaphine: "Should we go fetch the next component?"

[7:18 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "That's... that's right. I left with Kendall, not from being teleported. So now this is where I 'am.'"

[7:18 PM] Ravaphine: "I guess there is a way to trick Poni"

[7:19 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos comes down the stairs and joins the group a bit tired. "Hi guys"(edited)

[7:19 PM] Seirixori: "I figured something out!" Seir says excitedly.

[7:20 PM] Nolanos: "Oh? Do tell."

[7:20 PM] Ravaphine: "Nolanos! Good morning, sweetheart. Come join us for some breakfast" she waves down to him for some breakfast pie

[7:21 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "What." Brimeia just stares at all the yelling. "Urrak, did you understand a word of that?"

[7:21 PM] Nolanos: He instantly wakes up a bit more and blushes at the new name. "Th-thanks, Rav," he says smiling. He sits and accepts the pie

[7:22 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh takes another sip of her water, a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth.

[7:22 PM] Nolanos: "So uh, what have i missed?" He asks in between bites.

[7:22 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia raises a playful eyebrow in Ravaphine and Nolanos's direction but says nothing.

[7:23 PM] Seirixori: "you all suck." Seir mumbles but is still grinning at Gunnloda.

[7:23 PM] DM: Gunnloda leans over and kisses Seir on the cheek. "I'll come get you."

[7:24 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia eyes  Seirixori and Gunnloda. "I really did miss a lot, huh."

[7:03 PM] DM: Gunnloda disappears.

[7:04 PM] Seirixori: Seir just groans, "Well, awesome."

[7:05 PM] DM: Gunnloda walks through the front door of the Cask. "Well.... that was interesting."

[7:05 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "She'll be back Seir, don't worry." she smiles and shakes her shoulder with a firm hand "At least y'got t'....well" she coughs "Bird an' bees an'--Oh...yer back...?"

[7:05 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: Urrak blushes a bit and coughs

[7:05 PM] Ravaphine: "Welcome...back"(edited)

[7:06 PM] Seirixori: "Wait... what?" Seir nearly falls off her seat as she tries to stand.

[7:06 PM] DM: Gunnloda reaches out to steady Seir before she falls with a chuckle.

[7:06 PM] Seirixori: Then she turns to Urrak, "Birds and bees? What are you talking about?"

[7:07 PM] Ravaphine: "Maybe the more of the arch we complete, the less time we spend back at our homes to encourage us to finish it faster"

[7:07 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "I uh....nevermind about...al that...." she looks to Rav "Hmm...ye...ye might be on t' somethin' there, Rav" she strokes her chin in thought(edited)

[7:08 PM] DM: Gunnloda blushes as she takes her seat again, but says nothing.

[7:08 PM] Seirixori: "Did you... just teleport back outside?" she asks Gunnloda, still looking at Urrak, confused.

[7:08 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I... did, apparently."

[7:09 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "Well that's new..."

[7:09 PM] Ravaphine: "Not even back home?"

[7:09 PM] DM: She laughs and puts her hand over Seir's. "I don't know I'd say that, but right from here to there."

[7:11 PM] Seirixori: Seir just blinks at Gunnloda, turning nearly the same color as Brimeia.

[7:18 PM] Urrak D'Akshi: "I feel a pain in me molars" Urrak jokes

[7:10 PM] Ravaphine: "How odd..." Rav strokes her invisible beard

[7:10 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Huh. I suppose this is new for everyone then?"

[7:11 PM] Ravaphine: "We should get going to our next component"

[7:12 PM] Seirixori: ((that nat 20 you guys))

[7:16 PM] Seirixori: "Did you... we..." Seir's eyes kind of glaze over and she tilts her head, thinking. "Oh. OH! That's..." She stands up rushes back through the kitchen and returns again thirty seconds later and hands Gunnloda her little wooden trinket that she took yesterday before they went to the dinosaurs. "You were back... teleported back to...'home' and then... and then we went and got you with Poni, for Cae. Which means... means if I teleport home and you come get me with Poni, I won't have to go back."

[7:17 PM] Ravaphine: "Should we go fetch the next component?"

[7:18 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "That's... that's right. I left with Kendall, not from being teleported. So now this is where I 'am.'"

[7:18 PM] Ravaphine: "I guess there is a way to trick Poni"

[7:19 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos comes down the stairs and joins the group a bit tired. "Hi guys"(edited)

[7:19 PM] Seirixori: "I figured something out!" Seir says excitedly.

[7:20 PM] Nolanos: "Oh? Do tell."

[7:20 PM] Ravaphine: "Nolanos! Good morning, sweetheart. Come join us for some breakfast" she waves down to him for some breakfast pie

[7:21 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "What." Brimeia just stares at all the yelling. "Urrak, did you understand a word of that?"

[7:21 PM] Nolanos: He instantly wakes up a bit more and blushes at the new name. "Th-thanks, Rav," he says smiling. He sits and accepts the pie

[7:22 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh takes another sip of her water, a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth.

[7:22 PM] Nolanos: "So uh, what have i missed?" He asks in between bites.

[7:22 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia raises a playful eyebrow in Ravaphine and Nolanos's direction but says nothing.

[7:23 PM] Seirixori: "you all suck." Seir mumbles but is still grinning at Gunnloda.

[7:23 PM] DM: Gunnloda leans over and kisses Seir on the cheek. "I'll come get you."

[7:24 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia eyes  Seirixori and Gunnloda. "I really did miss a lot, huh."

[7:51 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori glares at the man and leans over and whispers to Gunnloda, "Can i hit him?"

[7:51 PM] DM: Gunnloda just kind of pulls Seir back a little.

[9:37 PM] DM: Gunnloda listens for a few moments then tilts her head and smirks. "Is that my crest?"

[9:40 PM] Seirixori: she plays a sharp not at Gunnloda's question. "Um... yes? It was... i was...... uhh."

[9:42 PM] Seirixori: "I gave you back the... and I just wanted to keep you close..." She says, embarrassed.

[9:42 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "It's fine, love. I haven't use for it anymore. Keep it."

[9:43 PM] Seirixori: Seir groans and nods, face still red, but for a different reason, and goes back to playing her flute.(edited)

[9:44 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia notices the exchange but just grins to herself.

[9:45 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Good thing you're already a fair shade of red," she teases, giving Seirixori a playful nudge.

[9:49 PM] DM: Malica says to Brimeia, "Do you play anything?"

[9:50 PM] Seirixori: Seir just rolls her eyes, blushing again.

*[*11:20 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"*Don't touch me*." She growls, her eyes flashing again and she weakly pushes back.

*[*11:21 PM*]*Urrak D'Akshi*:*She holds firm "Seir, please. I'm not...I'm not tryin' t' hurt ye."

*[*11:21 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda steps forward. "She wants you to let go."

*[*11:21 PM*]*Urrak D'Akshi*:*She rubs her back "Please I...I'm sorry..." she lets go upon Gunnloda's words

*[*11:48 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda leans down and kisses the top of Seir's head. "You going to be ok, love?"

*[*11:50 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Ravaphine scoots to sit next to Nolanos and rests her head on his shoulder

*[*11:50 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir hides her reddening face in Gunnloda's shoulder and nods.

*[*11:51 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He rests his head on hers, still holding her hand. "You ok?" He quietly asks.

*[*11:53 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*“I am, but I think this group needs a hard reset” she chuckles a little. “Are you okay?”

*[*11:53 PM*]*Urrak D'Akshi*:*A soft rustling sounds in the distance and soon Urrak returns.

*[*11:54 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh is once again digging her bag for something to wipe her blood splattered face with.

*[*11:54 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He chuckles a bit in return, "maybe. And yeah, I'm okay."

*[*11:56 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"A mushroom is better at being friends." Seir mutters when Urrak returns, but there's not really any feeling behind it.

*[*11:57 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda puts her hand on Seir's shoulder. "I'm right here."

*[*12:18 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"I don't want you to either, I'm very capable of doing that myself , thank you." she pouts a little at the bear comment, "Why not it could be fun. " Seir let's go off Gunnloda, mostly, one of her hands still clutching at her robes, "Come here, you're too tall right now and I don't want to get up." Seir mumbles, her arm out, this time ok if Urrak wants to hug her.(edited)

*[*12:20 AM*]*Urrak D'Akshi*:*Urrak walks over, stooping a bit to hug her, ever mindful of her horns. "I'm so sorry Seir...y'didn't deserve any of it...:

## Session 36

[6:47 PM] Seirixori: Seir turns and attempts to rest her head on the bar but gets annoyed when her horn gets in the way, "Ugh, I messed up a lot of things."

[6:47 PM] DM: Gunnloda reaches over and rubs her shoulder. "A lot of things? More than just the one?"

[6:49 PM] Seirixori: "I mean, it... seems to be causing more of them. Or... bringing up more of them? We appear to be a group full of people who aren't used to friends." She mutters. "...um... did Ravaphine still have Poni?"

[6:50 PM] DM: Gunnloda looks around. "I... don't know who had him last."

[6:51 PM] Seirixori: "Ugh, and they don't let me talk to anyone if I go to the mansion. Well, there goes getting things done faster."

[7:06 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia strolls in and spots Seirixori and Gunnloda. "Not interrupting anything, am I?" she chuckles before noticing the tiefling's dejected expression. "Woah, what'd I miss? Did something else disastrous happen while I was gone?"

[7:09 PM] Seirixori: Seir groans again, "I swear to--" Seir doesn't lift her head, "A lot happens in the times you're not here. Like fights, and us not being able to use the teleporter thing, you know, just a normal day here."

*[*8:12 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir waits for Gunnloda and follows behind everyone else and she whispers to her, trying to stop her tail from wrapping around her own leg, "What... what if they fix it before we're done?"

*[*8:13 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "I... don't know. I don't know what will happen when it's fixed."

*[*8:16 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"This is *why* I took a component in the first place... is it bad if I kind of wish I kept it?" Seir's fiddling with the disc.

*[*8:17 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda squeezes Seir's hand. "I'll come get you. Whatever happens."

*[*8:21 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"You're the best."

*[*10:17 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir nods and then grins at Gunnloda, "So, fancy hammer work."

*[*10:19 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*Brimeia rolls her eyes a bit as everyone pairs off, though it's mostly fond.

*[*10:19 PM*]*DM*:*She smiles and reaches up to tap her crest hanging from Seir's neck. "Why do you think there's hammers on there?"

*[*10:20 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*"Saps, every single one of you," Brimeia mutters, half to herself, grinning slightly

*[*10:21 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir chuckles, blushing a little, "That... makes sense. Does it mean anything else?" Seir sticks her tongue out at Brimeia.

*[*10:22 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*Brimeia sticks out her tongue right back and adds an exaggerated kissing face for good measure.

*[*10:23 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Ugh, I hate you, and your freaky shadow thing." she says, but she's kind of smiling.

*[*10:24 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda just smiles and shakes her head at the two tieflings.

*[*10:25 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*"The affection is mutual," Brimeia grins back, winking. "And there's *no* freaky shadow."

*[*10:25 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"There is."

*[*10:26 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*"Is not."

*[*10:26 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Is."

*[*10:27 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*"You and your googly eyes are imagining things."

*[*10:28 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"No-- goog-- you--!" Seir huffs, "I am not!"

*[*10:29 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*Brimeia chuckles at the reaction. "Are tooo," she teases back.

*[*10:33 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Just you wait, I'll prove it! I don't know how but I will! Imagining things, hah! You wish."

*[*10:35 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*"Prove that you're, in fact, the most googly-eyed of our bunch? Easy," Brimeia laughs, intentionally misinterpreting.

*[*10:36 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I am no--!" Seir groans, "... I can't tell if you're joking or not."

*[*10:36 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*"You're doing it right now," Brimeia grins

*[*10:36 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"I'm glad neither of you have skipped a beat on how much you enjoy each other's company" rav chuckles

*[*10:38 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*And it's true. It's sort of odd seeing Seirixori this way, shy and smitten, instead of distant. Not bad.. Just different from the Seirixori she'd met.

*[*10:38 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir just puffs out her reddening cheeks. "I hate you." she grumbles.

10:43 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Ignoring Brimeia completely, cheeks still red, Seir leans over a little and says to Gunnloda, "I didn't ask earlier, but did you want to try the whole taking a ride on a dinosaur thing?"

*[*10:45 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda shakes her head. "No thanks, love. Not now. Wouldn't want you to miss out on all the conversation with Brimeia."

*[*10:47 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seirixori pouts, "That's just rude." she leans down to kiss Gunnloda, "super rude." she sticks out her tongue.

*[*10:50 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*"See?" Brimeia says pointedly in Seirixori's direction without missing a beat. "Googly eyes."

*[*10:50 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"We didn't even lose Gunnloda for more than half a day before Seir went back to grovel" rav teases(edited)

*[*10:51 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*Brimeia laughs. "Ha, see even Ravaphine confirms it."

*[*10:52 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Okay, listen," Seir mutters, "I was worried they wouldn't let us teleport ok. And look, I was totally right." Her face more red than before.

*[*10:52 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Well, I am glad you are back Gunnloda"

*[*10:53 PM*]*DM*:*She smiles and squeezes Seir's hand in support. "Thank you, dear."

*[*10:53 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*"Good thing you're fire resistant. You're gonna catch fire any second there."

*[*10:54 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Don't make me hit you." Seir mutters, pouting,

*[*11:22 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*When the other tiefling answers, she huffs again, arms crossed. "Had me scared for a second there. Thought you were going soft on me." Brimeia still isn't happy and doesn't quite understand how it all happened but lets it drop for the moment to nudge Seirixori's shoulder with her own.

*[*11:23 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir scrambles to push her away, "Not for you."

*[*11:26 PM*]*Kyris - Brimeia*:*"Ha. Then you admit your googliness," she says to Seirixori.

*[*11:27 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Just because I love her doesn't mean..." Seir just sighs, "Yeah okay." she says, grumpily.(edited)

(Seir and Gunnloda are in a room, sitting on the bed together.)

*[*11:32 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Aw, aren't you lucky, we don't have to sleep outside," Seir teases Gunnloda with a grin and a wink.

*[*11:35 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs. "I'd say so."

*[*11:36 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"We can have tents and bed rolls and stuff next time. Promise." She giggles.

*[*11:37 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "I'd appreciate that, I think. Not that it was bad, but it was a little difficult to relax."

*[*11:38 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir kisses her, "I can manage that with a little ritual, that-I-might-have-forgotten-about."

*[*11:41 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "It was worth the experience, love."

*[*11:46 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir can feel her cheeks burn and she just grins, "I'm glad, I was a little worried..." she mutters, she starts fussing with the crest, "So uh... did you... would you... I mean you don't have to, I just..." Seir scrunches her nose, annoyed at herself.

*[*11:47 PM*]*DM*:*She chuckles and waits.

*[*11:51 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I just wanted to know if you'd tell me more about it, you, I guess." she shrugs, "Poni brought up an excellent point about not knowing about dwarves. Although considering I've never really *known* any until now, I think I should just *actually* ignore him whenever he brings up me not knowing things..."(edited)

*[*11:52 PM*]*DM*:*She takes a sort of steadying breath, but nods. "What would you like to know?"

*[*11:59 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Everything? Anything?" Seirixori clears her throat, "Whatever you want to tell me. I... you can even tell me about, about just before being poofed into Bellbury if you want." She continues to fidget with the crest, "I-- I mean, I love you," She laughs a bit, "and it's still amazing to say, and you're amazing, and beautiful, and you're very h--" her face turns red, "very good with a hammer. You make *really* great food and I can sit here and listen to you talk about food all night and be happy with it." Seir kind of looks confused with herself but just goes with it.

*[*12:01 AM*]*DM*:*She blushes and laughs.

*[*12:04 AM*]*DM*:*She takes your hand between both of hers and sets them in her lap. "I just... don't talk about myself much."

*[*12:08 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir nods and laughs a little, "I understand that. I... Uh... would it help if I..." Seir kind of tilts her head, "... yeah ok sharing is hard. Any story behind the crest, maybe?"

*[*12:10 AM*]*DM*:*She tilts her head and looks at the crest, picking it up from your chest and running her thumb over the engraving. "Not a story, really. It's my family's crest. It's kind of like... proof of who I am."

*[*12:11 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"You need proof for something like that?"

*[*12:12 AM*]*DM*:*She smiles and looks down, letting the crest fall back around your neck. "Sometimes." She sighs and looks back up. "My family is kind of important back in Dhog Lodir."

*[*12:15 AM*]*Seirixori*:*She gasps, a little on the dramatic side, and leans in a little to fake whisper, "Does that mean I can call you *fancy*?"

*[*12:15 AM*]*DM*:*She laughs again. "If you must."

*[*12:17 AM*]*DM*:*"I... haven't been home in so long that I'm not sure I even count anymore, but um... my family is like... well, like the Moonstreams here in Vyon."

*[*12:19 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir blinks and tries to say something but fails at it. It takes her a few moments but then she responds, "So... *super fancy*." She whispers, surprised, but then says, "You count to me."

*[*12:21 AM*]*DM*:*She smiles and says, "You shouldn't say that because if I counted, I couldn't do this," and she leans over and pulls you in for a kiss.

*[*12:25 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir hums happily and after a few seconds sighs happily, "That is probably a good point... if I understood it."

*[*12:26 AM*]*DM*:*She sighs and shrugs. "Dwarves only."

*[*12:28 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Definitely a good point, then."

*[*12:29 AM*]*DM*:*She smiles and squeezes your hand. "It doesn't matter. I'm here now, not there."

*[*12:31 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir nods, but she looks worried, "I'll always be thankful for that."(edited)

*[*12:31 AM*]*DM*:*"What's wrong, love?"

*[*12:33 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"With...without Poni, if-- if I don't go back before it's fixed, or if they don' let you-- how will you find me? How will I find you?"

*[*12:36 AM*]*DM*:*She pulls the little trinket out of the pouch she keeps her sending stone in. "It's teleportation. Even if you end up back in Ardabeh, even if Poni doesn't work anymore... I have this. I have my sending stone. And I have Kendall and her hat. I can find you."

*[*12:41 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir let's out a breath she wasn't aware she was holding and pulls Gunnloda to her, hugging her tightly, "That is," she let's out a watery laugh, "That was the only thing..." she cups Gunnloda's cheeks in her hands and kisses her. "Thank you," she whispers after a few long moments.

*[*12:44 AM*]*DM*:*She smiles and kisses you back. "Of course. Do you have a town or something nearby where we can meet if we can't get right to you?"

*[*12:47 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Uh...I was in Omubagi, where I got those spices." She kind of mutters to herself, "I was kind of planning to go back and talk to Mielikki and grab something from Unastine if she was back..., but I think there would be best, the people at the tavern didn't slam the door in my face, so that's a win-win for me there."

*[*12:49 AM*]*DM*:*She takes your hand and kisses it. "If you want to go back and do that, you can. I'll meet you there whenever you come back."

*[*12:52 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"You could come with me?" She says a little nervously. "I... it's a nice forest?"

*[*12:53 AM*]*DM*:*She grins and nudges you. "Are you inviting me home to meet the folks?"

*[*12:56 AM*]*Seirixori*:*She turns red, and she smiles, a little sadly, "Maybe just to see if one of the two goddesses that have talked to me will show up and not make me seem crazy to tell people that I have actually talked to their faces."(edited)

*[*1:00 AM*]*DM*:*"I don't think you're crazy. I believe you."

*[*1:04 AM*]*Seirixori*:*She snorts, "Sometimes *I* think I'm crazy." Seir tilts her head and just grins, looking at Gunnloda. "So... do *you* want to explain what Urrak was talking about when she mentioned birds and bees?"

*[*1:08 AM*]*DM*:*She laughs. "I think it'll be more fun to make her explain it."

*[*1:10 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir kind of squints, "You're probably right, but I think I'd enjoy it from either of you." She coughs, "Oh wow, that did not come out right."

*[*1:12 AM*]*DM*:*She gives you a look and a smile. "I think you *know* what it is and you just wanted to see me blush again."

*[*1:14 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"I do enjoy that color on you." Seirixori chuckles, and then starts rambling, "I didn't understand the expression at first, but yes, I did figure it out. And I am *so* going to try and make her explain it, because I truly don't understand *why* that's the expression, that doesn't make any sense and why can't she just call it sex? Is that like... taboo or something for half-orcs?"

*[*1:16 AM*]*DM*:*"I have no idea where it comes from either."

*[*1:19 AM*]*DM*:*She takes your hand in hers again and runs her thumb across your fingers. "You know... there's something missing here."(edited)

*[*1:20 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"What?" Seir asks, confused, and then inhales sharply, "O-oh I wasn't going to... really?"

*[*1:23 AM*]*DM*:*She kisses the backs of your fingers then reaches into the pouch again and pulls out the box with the rings. "You could've gotten hurt today. I'd kick myself if these were in my pocket instead of on our fingers and something terrible happened. They... won't work while you're in animal form, but I'm not as worried about you then."

*[*1:23 AM*]*DM*:*She picks one of the rings from the box. "If... you still want it, that is."

*[*1:25 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Especially if I keep not wearing my armor like an idiot," she mutters to herself, her cheeks feeling permanently red. "I--yes, of course, I just didn't want to assume... yes."

*[*1:27 AM*]*DM*:*She puts the ring back on your finger, still sized to the last time you wore it, then kisses your fingers again.

*[*1:32 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir let's out a breathy laugh, "Ok this might have been the *other* thing I was worried about." and pulls Gunnloda in for a kiss or five.

## Session 37

*[*10:14 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda's short now that you're both standing, but she hugs Seir anyway.

*[*10:18 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir kneels down into it, not caring about the ground. "Can we have a day where everything goes ok?"

*[*10:22 PM*]*DM*:*She moves some stray hairs from Seir's forehead and kisses it before wrapping her arms around her again. "Eventually."

*[*10:23 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I asked Brimeia to hit her in the face for me."

*[*10:24 PM*]*DM*:*She leans back with a frown. "Is that what that talk was about?"

*[*10:27 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Yeah, mostly. I mean, I told her only in there, and I was ok with just the one. I didn't want it to be like with Ryleigh and Urrak." She starts chewing on her lip, nervous.

*[*10:28 PM*]*DM*:*She puts her hand on Seir's jaw and runs her thumb over her lip, gently pulling it from her teeth. "I won't be mad at you, if that's what you're worried about. They both walked in willingly."

*[*10:32 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"A little..." She closes her eyes and kisses Gunnloda's finger, "I wish it didn't bother me."

*[*10:39 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "We all have our sore spots."

*[*10:41 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"She always looks so upset when she realizes what she did but then she just does it again... I almost wish I was still stuck in a forest."

*[*10:44 PM*]*DM*:*She has nothing to say to that, so she just pulls Seir in for another hug and rubs her back.

*[*10:47 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir sniffles and cries a little. After a few minutes she says, "Did you want to try those churros?"

*[*10:47 PM*]*DM*:*She chuckles. "Anything you want, love."

*[*10:49 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Just you... and churros." She stands, dusting herself off. "Should... Should we wait for the others, at least to tell them where we're going?"

*[*10:50 PM*]*DM*:*She nods. "We should at least let them know."

*[*10:52 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Okay." Seir nods but it's almost like she's trying to psych herself up a bit.

*[*11:18 PM*]*DM*:*By the time you guys find yourselves at the riverfront near the tavern, the sun's beginning to set, setting the sky ablaze and reflecting off the river. The temple and castle are both cast in stark silhouette against the sky with the light now starting to become visible.

*[*11:19 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Ravaphine grabs Nolanos' hand. "The riverfront is beautiful. This is where we went last night. Look! There's the churro stand"

*[*11:21 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir smiles at the scenery, relaxing just a little. But she brightens up considerably at the churros.

*[*11:22 PM*]*DM*:*They're pretty popular. There's a bit of a line there, where most others don't have one.

*[*11:22 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Is five too many?" She laughs.

*[*11:24 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He lightens up considerably in the new setting. "Five ia a great number"

*[*11:24 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I meant just for me." She grins, "It's been a while since I could get one!"

*[*11:24 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Oh I know," he laughs.

*[*11:25 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Did you grow up with them too, Seir?"

*[*11:26 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Sort of, I didn't go into town a lot but when I did it was the first thing I'd get."

*[*11:27 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Its really high on the priorities list."

*[*11:28 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"The highest." Seir nods in agreement.

*[*11:28 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs. "So what you're saying is... they're good?"

*[*11:28 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"No." Nolanos says seriously. "They're life changing."

*[*11:29 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He can't hold up the facade for very long at all and just laughs

*[*11:30 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "Then I'll have to find the recipe and learn to make them myself!"

*[*11:30 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Can we learn together so I can make them for Nolanos too whem he has a hankering?"(edited)

*[*11:30 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir points at Gunnloda, and fake whispers, "I really like her."

*[*11:32 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos points at Rav and fake whispers as well, "And I really like *her*."(edited)

*[*11:32 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir holds her hand out for a high-five with Nolanos.(edited)

*[*11:33 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*She lovingly shoves Nolanos

*[*11:35 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He gladly high fives Seir and lets Rav shove him, grinning at her

*[*11:36 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He walks up to the vendor. "Hello again! We'll have some churros please!"

*[*11:37 PM*]*DM*:*Vendor: "Silver a piece. How many you want?"

*[*11:37 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"How many, you think?" He asks the group, realizing they never actually got a number

*[*11:38 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"10?" rav asks the group

*[*11:38 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"10 please!"

*[*11:38 PM*]*Nolanos*:*And he hands over the money

*[*11:39 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav sneaks the gold pieces back into Nolanos' pocket while he is distracted with getting the churros(edited)

*[*11:40 PM*]*Nolanos*:*((Perception?))

*[*11:40 PM*]*DM*:*If you want. Sleight of Hand vs Perception

*[*11:40 PM*]*DM*:*He notices.

*[*11:40 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*((7 SoH lol))

*[*11:42 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav plays it off by wrapping her arms around his waist from behind but puts the money in his pocket anyway

*[*11:42 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He just looks at her, hand in his pocket, with one eyebrow lifted in amusement.(edited)

*[*11:44 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir takes a bite out of two of them at the same time.

*[*11:45 PM*]*DM*:*The vendor hands those two to Seir and the rest to Nolanos.

*[*11:47 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Thanks, friend." He accepts the churros and divides them between everyone

*[*11:47 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir holds out one to Gunnloda, while taking another bite. "sorry couldn't resist," she says around the food

*[*11:48 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs and takes one. "It's all right, love."

*[*11:49 PM*]*DM*:*She takes a bite and almost melts. "Olladra, that's good."

*[*11:50 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir laughs and holds out her hand for another though she hasn't quite finished the first.

*[*11:51 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir's tail taps Gunnloda's shoulder in excitement

*[*11:52 PM*]*DM*:*She looks, thinking it's someone trying to get her attention, then chuckles again.

*[*11:52 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav munches on the churro, enjoying the company and a happy seir

*[*11:49 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos can't resist this time and lovingly presses his churros against his cheek

*[*11:52 PM*]*Nolanos*:*When he's fully appreciated the churro with his cheek, he takes a bite, realizing it left behind sugar but not caring enough to wipe it away

*[*11:53 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav chuckles at Nolanos and goes to wipe the sugar off his face

*[*11:54 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Fankfs Rav," he says around a mouthful of food

*[*11:54 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda tugs Seir's hand to lead her, and them, over to one of the nearby picnic tables.

*[*11:55 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos holds out his arm for Rav before following

*[*11:56 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*She happily takes his arm.

*[*11:56 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir hums happily around her churro and lets Gunnloda pull her along.(edited)

*[*11:57 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"So Gunnloda, how hard do you think these might be to make? It looked like he had some hot oil going and some cinnamon and sugar"

*[*11:58 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*She inspects the churro. "You'd think it's hollow but it's soft goodness in the middle. Imagine filling it with jams or cream"

*[*11:58 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Dark magic *has* to be involved somehow," Nolanos jokes.(edited)

*[*11:59 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "I'm not sure. We have something similar to this, but not this shape, not this texture. I doubt the vendor will share, but I'll have to find the recipe somehow." She turns to Seirixori. "These come from Ardabeh?"

*[*11:59 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Cream. No jam." Seir scrunches her face a little. "At least not for me."

*[*12:00 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"I kind of like them by themselves. It's really good"

*[*12:00 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Oh! Yeah! Hey we can get a recipe or something when you come get me!"

*[*12:01 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Is there going to be an Ardabeh field trip?" she squeezes Nolanos' hand gently

*[*12:02 AM*]*Nolanos*:*He smiles at her and squeezes her hand in return. "I hope so."(edited)

*[*12:02 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Field trip?"

*[*12:03 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "I told Seirixori I'd come get her if she wound up teleported back to Ardabeh."

*[*12:04 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"So you're from Ardabeh too, Seir?"

*[*12:07 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Mhmm, Limabey." She mutters, grabbing another churro, breaking it in half and handing the larger piece to Gunnloda. "You too?"

*[*12:08 AM*]*DM*:*She takes it with a smile, letting her fingers brush Seir's.

*[*12:08 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Not Limabey, but yeah," he says, excited to have this brand new information.(edited)

*[*12:11 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir can feel the heat in her face at Gunnloda's touch, "We can get you too!!!" she says excitedly, her tail reaching around and kind of curling a little around Gunnloda.

*[*12:12 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "If you prefer us to wherever home is for you."

*[*12:14 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"I definitely do, but I have some, uh... unfinished business, I guess, back home."

*[*12:17 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"It's ok, I was going to take Gunnloda to the forest with me to uh... well, honestly it's more for support than you know, meeting people that aren't a fan of me. We can wait! Or we can go with you, if...uh if you wanted?" she starts to lightly trace random patterns with her fingers on Gunnloda's hand, savoring the last couple bites of her churro.

*[*12:21 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Well, if I'm not overstepping by coming, I think that'd be great." He turns to Rav and rests his head on hers/her shoulder (whichever makes more sense).

*[*12:24 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"I just need to grab something and then talk to Mielikki. It shouldn't really take long." Seir shrugs getting kind of pouty that she finished her churro. "It might be better if we go together, it's not exactly a ...*safe* forest."

*[*12:25 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda chuckles again and nudges Seir. "Teleportation."

*[*12:26 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"...right." she laughs, face flushed. "That thing we do all the time."

*[*12:27 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "As long as you're familiar with the place, we can find it. And much more accurately than Poni can."

*[*12:28 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Well that's a relief. Something with *accuracy*" she snickers.

*[*12:29 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"And a lot less snark, no doubt."

*[*12:30 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs. "From Kendall? I'm not so sure... but at least it's good-natured."

*[*12:30 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Yes, but I like *her* snark."

*[*12:32 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Its good snark," he laughs.

*[*12:41 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Where do you live in Ardabeh?" she takes one hand to intertwine Gunnloda's fingers in hers and then uses her, now, churro-free hand to continue her light tracing on Gunnloda's arm.(edited)

*[*12:43 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"In Dirasa, actually. I moved there from Patauban with my parents when I was young."

*[*12:46 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Oh! I ... well I know generally where it is, but I never went that far north... no matter how much they wanted me to get lost in the Everstorm." Seir rolls her eyes.

*[*12:48 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"That's... that's a *horrible* thing for someone to say..." he says, completely genuinely. "That's a horrible fate that should never be wished on anyone, least of all you."(edited)

*[*12:49 AM*]*Seirixori*:*She laughs a little, shrugging, "I'm used to it... from people I don't really care about anyway."

*[*12:50 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda squeezes her fingers.

*[*12:51 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Still... that's... that's not okay." Nolanos is struggling a bit to stay composed. This topic seems to have hit a nerve.

*[*12:51 AM*]*Seirixori*:*She tilts her head, "Are... are you okay? I'm sorry if I said something..."

*[*12:55 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"No, you're fine, I'm sorry, its just. My parents got lost in the storm. Three years ago."

*[*12:56 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Oh... I'm sorry. That's... unfortunate." she mumbles kind of awkwardly.

*[*12:56 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "That's terrible, dear."

*[*12:59 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"It's fine, I'm fine. It's just one of those things that... I don't know, I don't like imagining people I care about having to go through that." He pauses for a moment, before adding, "Also, the people who said that to you were dicks."

*[*1:00 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda chuckles. "Indeed."

*[*1:02 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir laughs, "Yes, yes they are. I think it'd be nice if you guys were with me when I go back. They might not say anything then."

*[*1:02 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda pulls Seir's hand up to kiss it. "They wouldn't dare."

*[*1:03 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"They would be morons if they tried."

*[*1:09 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir just flushes and grins, "So I guess I will stay in Omubagi and then we can head to Dirasa to pick up a stray," she winks at Nolanos. "And then Limabey forest!" She says, a little more excited about it than she'd have ever thought.(edited)

*[*1:09 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "It's a date."

*[*1:10 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"A double date?" He says, motioning to Rav(edited)

*[*1:14 AM*]*DM*:*Rav: "Is it permanent?"

Gunnloda: "No. I'm sure I could convince Kendall to let us use her hat a bit. We could take you back home too."

Rav: "I'm in."

*[*1:15 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Perfect." Seir says, her tail wrapping full around Gunnloda's waist now and she blushes, "Sorry," she mumbles trying to get it to stop.

*[*1:16 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs and leans into Seir. "It's quite all right, love. If I had more limbs, I'd probably be doing the same thing."

*[*1:17 AM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos smiles warmly and wraps his arm around Rav's shoulder, his tail swishing happily behind him.

*[*1:22 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir grins, face still red, "So, what else did you guys find to do here?" she asks Nolanos.

*[*1:24 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"We mostly ate and talked... Oh! Are you into carnival games? We found some!"

*[*1:27 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Sure?" Seir says, not entirely sure she knows what that is.

*[*1:29 AM*]*Nolanos*:*He stows away any remaining churros in his bag, grabs Ravs hand, and they lead the way to the games

*[*8:46 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir follows, taking Gunnloda's hand, her tail still around Gunnloda's waist, probably going to stay there until it gets in the way. "What kind of games?"

*[*8:48 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Unfortunately these are the ones where they rig them to take your money, but I'm sure one of us will get them one of these times!"

*[*8:50 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"It'll be fun, either way," Nolanos smiles.

*[*8:51 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"If you say so," Seir says, a little skeptical but still excited.

*[*8:52 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda just walks along with the others, smiling at Seir.

*[*8:59 PM*]*DM*:*It's mostly just the sort of games you'd see on a city street... grifters trying to cheat people out of their cash. It's not a carnival... just a tourist attraction on the water with pretty sights and street performers.

*[*9:01 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"So, what do you guys suggest?"

*[*9:04 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"We can lose some money or we can find a place to sit out between the water and where some people are performing. It's beautiful out" rav says, while holding onto Nolanos' arm

*[*9:05 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Well... we can lose some of that Orc money?"

*[*9:07 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Hey, it's free money. Let's give it a go."

*[*9:07 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos laughs, "I don't see why not." He turns to Rav and says more softly, "Then we can enjoy the music and the views. Thats a lovely idea."(edited)

*[*9:07 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*They walk up to one of the grifters doing some game

*[*9:10 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"So Seir, do you want to go first?"(edited)

*[*9:10 PM*]*DM*:*There's a guy with three bent cards telling people to find the diamond.

*[*9:11 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Oh... sure?" Seir walks up to him.

*[*9:12 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Hello!" Nolanos says walking up to the sir. "How much is it to try?"(edited)

*[*9:13 PM*]*DM*:*He tilts his head a bit when you walk up, but shows you the three cards. Two show black x's, the third has a diamond on it. "Whatever you want to wager. Double your money if you find the diamond."

*[*9:13 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir just shrugs and hands him 5sp.

*[*9:15 PM*]*DM*:*He flips the cards over. "Watch carefully." And he starts shuffling them around. When he finishes, he says, "Now... find the diamond."

*[*9:16 PM*]*DM*:*Perception check to see if you could follow.

*[*9:16 PM*]*Seirixori*:*((10))

*[*9:17 PM*]*DM*:*You guess the left card, but he flips it over to reveal an X. He takes your coins with a smile. "Better luck next time."

*[*9:17 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav places 5sp on the box as well. "I'll have a go"

*[*9:17 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Hm." Seir hums and steps back, "I see what they meant earlier."

*[*9:17 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos kisses her on the cheek before she starts and grins, "you've got this."(edited)

*[*9:19 PM*]*DM*:*He flips the cards, shuffles them, and Rav picks the middle. He pops the card over and it shows an X. He pockets the coins. "Sorry... maybe another try? You're sure to get it this time."

*[*9:20 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Ravaphine squints her eyes and flips over the two remaining cards

*[*9:21 PM*]*DM*:*Roll a dex check.

*[*9:22 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*((14))

*[*9:22 PM*]*DM*:*You reach out to touch the cards, but he swipes them away into his sleeve before you can. "Sorry, sweetheart. No touching the cards."

*[*9:23 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav walks away but does the "I'm watching you" gesture with her two fingers while pointing at the dude

*[*9:23 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir chuckles a little, "Come on, Ravaphine, you said there was more fun things to do."

*[*9:26 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Let's just sit by the water and enjoy the music to relax. Although that's all we probably can do once we hit Bellbury again once we finish up with Cae"

*[*9:26 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "Sit by the water and relax?"(edited)

*[*9:27 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"That sounds like a great plan"

*[*9:27 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I wouldn't mind the break, honestly." Seir sighs, "I think we all could use it."

*[*9:27 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "It's been a hectic couple weeks."

*[*9:28 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"I hope Ryleigh is giving Urrak a firm talking to after tonight. I do hope Brimeia is okay though."

*[*9:29 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda sighs and squeezes Seir's hand. "I think I'd rather just enjoy the night rather than thinking about earlier events."

*[*9:29 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Agreed."

*[*9:30 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Yes, please." Seir says quietly.

*[*9:30 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav nods. "Seir, will you play some flute for us?"

*[*9:32 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir looks confused for a second, like that was the last thing she expected, but she shrugs, "Uh, sure?" she pulls out the flute and plays something a little upbeat, but mostly relaxing.

*[*9:36 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Woah you play flute? You're really good." Speaking mostly to himself, he adds, "how did I not know this?"

*[*9:37 PM*]*DM*:*A couple walks by and tosses a silver piece at your feet.

*[*9:38 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir stops a little suddenly, "Oh... that's new." she continues playing, grinning at Nolanos.(edited)

*[*9:38 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs and picks it up, putting it in Seir's pocket. "Let's find somewhere to sit so you can play. We'll be on our feet all day tomorrow."

*[*9:39 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos looks after them, shrugs and puts a small, empty pouch on the ground. "Why not."(edited)

*[*9:40 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir nods, finishing with a rather ridiculous trilling flare for the hell of it. "Good idea."

*[*9:41 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav begins humming harmonies along to Seir's flute music(edited)

*[*9:44 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos just sits, swaying lightly in his seat, gazing at Rav as she hums.(edited)

*[*10:04 PM*]*Nolanos*:*After a moment, he stands and holds out his hand to Rav, "Care to dance?"

*[*10:06 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Never having danced a day in her life, Rav shyly shakes her head. "I'm afraid I don't know how"

*[*10:07 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He smiles warmly. "Its easy, just follow my lead."

*[*10:09 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"O...okay" Rav gets up and grabs his hand but not before accidentally stepping on his foot. "Sorry"

*[*10:14 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He chuckles, "its fine. Now, put your hand here" he pulls her left hand up to his shoulder, "and here," he holds her right hand with his left, "and I'll put my hand here," he places his hand on the small of her back, gently pulling them closer.

*[*10:15 PM*]*Nolanos*:*And he starts swaying them together.

*[*10:09 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda, unable to sit behind Seir due to height or lean on her while she's playing flute, just sits next to her and starts out innocently touching her back... but soon enough starts tracing a finger at the back of her neck, seeing if she'll squirm enough to break her flute composure.

*[*10:11 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir shudders at the contact, not expecting it, but glances at Gunnloda, lifting an eyebrow in response.

*[*10:12 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda just smiles innocently.

*[*10:12 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh walks along the riverbank when she finally spots the group, she smiles at the music Seirixori is playing. And drops 5 gold at Seir’s feet.

*[*10:14 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seirixori looks up, surprised, and she does hit a note sharply at Ryleigh's offering, but she continues playing,a little embarrassed.

*[*10:15 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "Hello, Ryleigh. Care to join us?"

*[*10:16 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*“I wouldn’t want to intrude...”

*[*10:17 PM*]*DM*:*She glances at Seir to make sure she's comfortable and says, "As long as conversation is kept to what a pleasant evening this is, I'm sure you won't."

*[*10:19 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir nods, smiling.

*[*10:20 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh smiles and replies, “Are you implying I don’t know how to have fun? Besides, i think I’ve done enough lecturing for the evening.”

*[*10:22 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*She watches Nolanos and Ravaphine for a little bit, chuckling as Rav steps on Nolanos’ feet. She walks over to them and taps Nolanos on the shoulder, “may I?” Shes asks politely.

*[*10:23 PM*]*DM*:*He bows with a smile and sits next to Seir.

*[*10:24 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh bows to Ravaphine and then waits for her permission to continue.

*[*10:25 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Ravaphine curtseys to the lady while laughing

*[*10:25 PM*]*Seirixori*:*She finishes one song and says to Gunnloda, "It's a good thing I'm better at this. Dancing is not a Thing I know how to do... And probably shouldn't." She chuckles, starting another song.

*[*10:26 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs. "You play wonderfully though." And she goes back to tracing the baby hairs at the back of Seir's neck.

*[*10:29 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir shivers with a blush, her eyes glancing between Gunnloda and her friends before she focuses on her friends with a grin.

*[*10:26 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh moves her hand to Ravaphine‘s back and takes the other in her hand, “I take it you don’t know how to dance?”

*[*10:29 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav shivers slightly at the close contact before putting her hand on Ryleigh's shoulder. "N-no. My only dance partner would have been 3 feet tall," she chuckles. "Although I did have a neighbor who asked me to go to a dance with him once as a child but I didn't go. I don't really remember why"

*[*10:31 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*“Well, I have the perfect to solution” she gives Ravaphine a mischievous smile before she lifts her off the ground and twirls with her, laughing in the process.

*[*10:35 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"NOO put me down" she says while wiggling about slightly and laughing along as well. "How did you learn how to dance? Is this what they teach you in paladin school here in Riverrun?"

*[*10:41 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh sets Ravaphine down, still chuckling slightly. She continues to lead their dance, twirling Rav every now and then before she replies, “Gods no, we’re trained in combat and magic, how to read and write, *and other languages*” she says in elvish with a smile. “My..” she hesitates, trying to think of the right word, “adoptive father? He taught me how to dance. Well, he taught his daughter, my brother, and I.” She smiles contentedly, “he was a wonderful dancer.”(edited)

*[*10:41 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir's tail wraps around Gunnloda again, the end of it lightly twirling about as she continues playing her flute.

*[*10:43 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda watches the others with a perfectly content smile.

*[*10:44 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"He must have been great because *you're a wonderful dancer*" she says and whispers the last bit in elven as well

*[*10:49 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*“*You flatter me*” Ryleigh says with a smile as she slows the dance, “*we can stop if you’d like, I don’t want to hog you all to myself*” she winks at Ravaphine.

*[*10:54 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos doesn't really know what to do with himself, so he just sits and watches, still happily listening to the music(edited)

*[*10:54 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"*We don't have to stop, your handling is a little softer than Nolanos, but yet, still a strong grip*" she smiles and lightly squeezes Ryleigh's hand. "Is your family still here in Riverrun?"(edited)

*[*11:00 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh continues to dance with Ravaphine, adding a little more to their dance each time, “*I’ve probably just had more practice*” she quirks an eyebrow, leaving the statement open ended. She meets your eyes and says, “I’m actually not from Riverrun, I’m from a smaller city called Falberk. It’s south of here.” She pauses for some time just enjoying the dance before she continues, “my brother is still there, but the others aren’t.”(edited)

*[*11:07 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Ravaphine smirks a little before looking a little more serious. "I'm glad he's still close. Maybe after all of this Poni nonsense, would you want to join us on a road trip to visit everyone's families?"

*[*11:09 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh smiles at Ravaphine but it doesn’t reach her eyes, “if my duty permits it, I’d love to join you. It’d be nice to meet all of your families.” Before Rav can comment further, Ryleigh picks her up and spins with her again, hoping for some laughter.(edited)

*[*11:16 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Deciding he needs something to do, Nolanos starts fidgeting with Reyes.

*[*11:16 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda nudges Nolanos and tilts her head towards Rav.

*[*11:17 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He sort of gives Gunnloda a look and a small shrug, like he literally has no idea what to do(edited)

*[*11:17 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Everyone here is such a master of evasion," she smiles while shaking her head after being set back down to the ground. "*Also you're very strong, but you already knew that*" she adds in elvish. Noticing the change in subject, she tilts Ryleigh's chin up just slightly so their eyes meet. "Don't forget, you're family too. Thank you for the lovely dance"

*[*11:17 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*She steps back from Ryleigh and curtseys again. using her robe as a skirt

*[*11:19 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh gives Ravaphine a smile and bows to her, “thank you for the dance.” She turns to Nolanos and says, “Nolanos, thank you for being such a gentleman and allowing me to cut in.”

*[*11:20 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Of course," he nods slightly.

*[*11:22 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav takes a seat next to Nolanos and gives him a kiss on the cheek. "I think I feel more prepared for our next dance"

*[*11:23 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*“What about you Nolanos? Would you like to dance? I can lead or follow.” She winks at him.

*[*11:25 PM*]*Nolanos*:*He laughs a little, "I'm flattered, maybe in a bit."(edited)

*[*11:26 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"You're a quick learner, though that isnt a surprise," he smiles at Rav(edited)

*[*11:26 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh smiles at him and goes to sit down by Seirixori.

*[*11:27 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Does that mean I can stop now," Seir teases.(edited)

*[*11:27 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs. "We can always go sit where someone else is playing if you want to stop."

*[*11:28 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav places a few silver pieces into Seir's little pouch. "Thank you for the beautiful music, Seir"

*[*11:29 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"You guys really don't need to pay me." She mumbles, embarrassed.

*[*11:32 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*“You’re in a big city where people appreciate artists of all kinds. Giving coin is a way of showing their appreciation for one so talented.” She bumps Seir’s shoulder.(edited)

*[*11:34 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Oh... Thanks." She mutters.

*[*11:37 PM*]*Seirixori*:*She stands briefly just enough to move so she's sitting behind Gunnloda, wrapping her arms around her, lightly tracing indistinct patterns. "Thanks for letting us all come on this trip." She says to Ryleigh.

*[*11:38 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"It's a great city" rav nods in agreement. "Should we all head back to the tavern and get a good night's rest before travels tomorrow? We have a long few days ahead of us"

*[*11:40 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh stands and points to Ravaphine, nodding along with her comment, “it’s been my pleasure showing you all around Riverrun, but we do have a long day tomorrow, so maybe we should turn in for the night.”(edited)

*[*11:45 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda leans in close to Seir and says something quietly enough that only she can hear it.

*[*12:09 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir nods, smiling, "We'll catch up a little later. We still have the same rooms?"

*[*12:10 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Sure thing. See you two later."

*[*12:15 AM*]*DM*:*As Rav, Nolanos, and Ryleigh all head back to the tavern, Gunnloda takes Seir's hand. "Mostly I wanted to make sure you were enjoying yourself, but I thought you could use some time not performing."

*[*12:20 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir gives Gunnloda a lingering kiss, "I am, but you're right, as fun as that was, I'd really like to just... be with you."

*[*12:23 AM*]*DM*:*She smiles and stands. "Walk with me?"

*[*12:24 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Of course." Seir stands and takes Gunnloda's hand. "Lead on." she grins.

*[*12:25 AM*]*DM*:*She leads them down to the path closer to the river. It's still several feet above the waterline, probably to allow for seasonal flooding, but it's quieter and less crowded.

*[*12:26 AM*]*DM*:*"How do you like being in a city?"

*[*12:32 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir's quiet for a few moments before she answers, "It's different. In a lot of ways." she smiles, "It's nice being somewhere where they don't care that I'm here." she says, just matter of fact, shrugging, "I am not used to *how many* people are here though." She laughs. "I don't know about staying in one for long. Unless maybe there's a forest nearby."(edited)

*[*12:34 AM*]*DM*:*"It took me some time to get used to these cities too. It's not so very different at night, except that I'd keep forgetting there was no ceiling." She chuckles.

*[*12:34 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir snickers, "You kind of sound like Stool."

*[*12:37 AM*]*DM*:*She laughs and bumps you with her shoulder. "I have quite a few years on Stool... but yes, I suppose our experience was largely similar. My trips above ground in my youth were short and infrequent. I never had much time to get used to it until I moved to Vatru."

*[*12:43 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"I'm... well, I know some not great things happened for both of us to be where we are but... I'm... I'm glad they did." she says, slightly frustrated with her wording.

*[*12:46 AM*]*DM*:*She pulls your hand up and kisses it. "I understand what you mean, and I suppose there is something to be said for the idea that we wouldn't be who we are today if not for the things that shaped us."

*[*12:51 AM*]*DM*:*"But I thought you could use a break, so no more of that."

*[*12:56 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir laughs, "Sorry." She stops quickly and picks up Gunnloda, just long enough to kiss her, and sets her down gently and grabs her hand and tugs her along, continuing their walk. "It is definitely easier to do that kneeling." she jokes.

*[*12:58 AM*]*DM*:*She's thrown off of her normally collected demeanor and sort of stumbles, blushing. "I can't say I've ever been on the receiving end of that."

*[*1:01 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir let's out a full laugh, something she's not done in a very long time, "I won't do it too often, unless you want me to." she winks and kind of hums to herself happily, swinging Gunnloda's hand a bit while her tail resumes it's spot around her waist.

*[*1:04 AM*]*DM*:*She looks up at you for a while as you walk. "You know, they're right. This is a good side of you. It might be my favorite."

*[*1:08 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir blushes, biting her lip as she grins, "Give me time, I'm sure I can give you a few other favorite sides." she snorts at her own stupid joke, her face reddening even further.

*[*1:10 AM*]*DM*:*She smiles. "That's another one. That and the side that's too excited to string three words together in order and the one that says everything you can think of in one breath. Both are very endearing."

*[*1:14 AM*]*DM*:*She looks forward again, swinging your hands gently as you walk. "I love the way you can go from serious to silly in an instant. I love how you try so hard, even when you're not sure how. I love the way your pink turns red."

*[*1:20 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir was already in the process of grabbing the end of her cloak and with more of Gunnloda's words she takes it and manages to get it between her horns and covers her face with it.

*[*1:22 AM*]*DM*:*She laughs and maneuvers Seir until she feels a bench at the backs of her legs and makes her sit. She lifts the cloak with a grin and continues, "I love how soft you are when the world’s tried so hard to break you. I love how you act with Stool. I love how you care for your friends and the animals you meet. I love how excited you get about anything new. I love how you make me feel and I love that I can make you feel the same way."

*[*1:28 AM*]*Seirixori*:*She tries to say something, *several* times, but it just sort of comes out as an unintelligible mess, her breath having left her somewhere in the middle of everything Gunnloda has said and she's just staring at her with this wide-eyed awe. "That is... that was... I... wow..." she finally says, entirely breathless.

*[*1:31 AM*]*DM*:*She her smile widens even more. "There's my other favorite." She reaches out and puts her hand on your cheek and draws your face up so you're looking in her eyes. "I also think you're beautiful, in case that wasn't clear." She leans in and gives you a long kiss and rests her forehead against yours for a moment afterwards. With her eyes still closed and a sigh, she adds, "You wrote that you didn't know what I saw in you." She pulls back and looks in your eyes again. "So I thought I should let you know."

*[*1:40 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"O-Oh," she squeaks out. "Th-thank you." Seir pulls Gunnloda in for another long kiss, whispering when she pulls away, "Goddess I love you."

*[*1:43 AM*]*DM*:*She smiles again, softer this time. "I love you, too. Come on... we should get back to our room before it gets too late."

*[*1:46 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"If we must," she kisses her again before standing and holding out her hand.

*[*1:48 AM*]*DM*:*She takes it and grins. "Well.. apparently there are more sides of you to see and fall in love with."

*[*1:52 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir laughs, her face red again, "Indeed there are, maybe even outside one of these days." she laughs some more, leading them back.

## Session 38

*[*4:19 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir walks in, a relaxed smile on her face, her hair very loosely tied behind her. She sits next to Ryleigh, "Good morning." she says, it's soft, warm, and *content* and kind of weird, she gives a slight nod to Urrak.

*[*4:20 PM*]*Urrak*:*"Thank ye" she looks at Ryleigh with a small smile, nodding back to Seirixiori when she sees her. Before she begins eating she takes a breath and stands near the tiefling. "Seir..." She pauses, as if asking for permission to continue.

*[*4:21 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh hovers near the two, for moral support.

*[*4:22 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir looks at Urrak, slightly worried, but at the state she's in, "Are you ok?" she asks quietly.

*[*4:24 PM*]*Urrak*:*"Yer askin me if...a-aye Seir, I'm ok." She cracks a bit of a grin, taken aback by her concern. "Seir I...could I?" She reaches a hand out, as if to take yours in it. Her other hand is closed at her side

*[*4:25 PM*]*Seirixori*:*She nods after a few silent moments.

*[*4:25 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda comes down the stairs, pausing at the bottom when she sees what's happening.

*[*4:34 PM*]*Urrak*:*Urrak takes her hand, making a point to do so with as light a grip as she can manage. She places her other hand on top of the woman's. "In D'Akshi, in order t' be considered a full member of th' tribe, a truly productive an' useful member of th' collective, an elder must give these unbidden." You feel a soft thunk and hear a faint clinking noise. The objects are light but solid in your palm. She closes your fingers around them. "These were made by one o' th' most respected matriarchs of th' stronghold, a very old orc named Te'Chak. It was an honor a lot of purebloods in the hold took issue with, but it meant a great deal t' me. She squeezes Seir's hand lightly. "Ye give these back t' me when you feel I've earned them once more." She drops her hand, and looks into her eyes. "I've done nothin' but dishonor these, especially yesterday. I've not been a true member of our lil tribe." She gives a sad smile and looks to the floor, embarrassment plain on her face as she waits for her response.(edited)

*[*4:41 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir stares at the earrings in her hand and then looks at Urrak, unsure. She glances at Ryleigh and spots Gunnloda, she smiles at her then looks back at Urrak and nods. "I... okay." she finally says, unsure if she even knows how to make that kind of decision, and puts them in one of her pockets.

*[*4:42 PM*]*Urrak*:*"Thank ye, Seir. I know it seems odd." She nods and returns to her seat at the bar. After a moment she starts on the plate of food Ryleigh brought to her.

*[*4:45 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda gets two plates and takes the seat on the other side of Seir from Ryleigh. She sets one in front of Seir and puts her hand over Seir's for a moment before eating her own.(edited)

*[*4:50 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir leans over to kiss her cheek in thanks and her tail moves to settle around Gunnloda's waist, and Seir starts eating a little slowly, but faster than her usual.(edited)

*[*4:54 PM*]*Urrak*:*Urrak can't help but smile at the two after catching the kiss out of the corner of her eye. She finishes the oatmeal and starts to work on the bacon, her jaw still a bit sore from the day before.

*[*4:59 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh gets up and whispers to Seir, "you'll just know when the right time is to give them back." Her voice resumes its normal volume, "I'll like this look on you." Ryleigh gives Seirixori a mischievous smile.

*[*5:07 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir can feel the blush on her cheeks, "It certainly feels nice."

*[*5:11 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh walks over to Urrak and places a hand on her forearm, "that was a nice gesture."

*[*5:13 PM*]*Urrak*:*"It's more than a gesture, Ry. I deserve t' lose 'em. I've brought too much pain t' the group. It's...a step t' doin' better." she turns her head to look at her "I jus' hope...Well it's up t' Seir now." she adds quietly.

*[*5:16 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*"I beleive you'll work to earn them back." She gives Urrak's arm a comforting squeeze, "but I'm pretty sure she's going to make you work for it" Ryleigh smiles at Urrak before taking the seat next to her.

*[*5:16 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir leans over to Gunnloda, "Want to help me with my hair when we're done? I was a little eager to get some food instead of waiting," she grins.

*[*5:16 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "Of course, love. I'd be happy to."

*[*5:19 PM*]*Urrak*:*"I'll...be right back." Urrak gets up as she finishes her plate. She places a copper on the bar and walks upstairs.

*[*5:24 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh raises a questioning eyebrow at Urrak's abrupt departure. She waits a few minutes then decides to follow.

*[*5:26 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I get now why everyone made comments about whenever I went off on my own in the middle of something." Seir jokes as she watches them leave.

*[*5:27 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda chuckles and takes Seir's hand in hers as she finishes her bacon. "Maybe we just missed you."

*[*5:29 PM*]*DM*:*She finishes her last bite and hops down from the stool. "Come on over to a shorter chair and I"ll get that hair of yours taken care of."

*[*5:35 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir blushes again and moves to a shorter seat.

*[*5:39 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda starts running her fingers through Seir's hair and braiding it with practiced fingers. "I'm surprised you can keep these so well-maintained sleeping in the dirt. I was sure I'd have half a tree in my hair after we slept in the grove."

*[*5:52 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir laughs, the same as she did the night before, "I had a lot of time to work on it. And a little help from a goddess." She winks.

*[*5:55 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda smiles and moves to the other side. "Hopefully a little help from a dwarf is a satisfactory replacement."

*[*5:56 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Only from one specific dwarf."

*[*6:17 PM*]*DM*:*She finishes the other braid and carefully dips her head through the space where the horn is missing to kiss Seir on the cheek. "All done."

*[*6:28 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Thank you, *tor beag.*"

*[*6:41 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda turns to Seir. "Did you leave anything upstairs, love? I'll go get our churro partners."

*[*6:42 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I wouldn't mind if we could head out now, if only to maybe start our way to wherever it is Cae needs to go tonight, just in case we hit a few snags along the way." Seir tilts her head, a blush flaring as she coughs, a joke on the tip of her tongue, "No, *little shrub*."(edited)

*[*6:43 PM*]*Urrak*:*Urrak mouths the word "churro" with a slight look of confusion on her face, but lets it go. "Y'think....Bri'll be there when we get back?" she asks quietly to the group.(edited)

*[*6:44 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda gives Seir another quick kiss before heading upstairs.

*[*6:44 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*"If she is there, we're going to be having a conversation about fair play." Ryleigh growls out.

*[*6:45 PM*]*Urrak*:*Urrak places a hand on her pauldron "Easy, crusher." she gives her a light shake. "It'll all...work out I hope." she looks to Seir a moment as she finishes her thought.

*[*6:45 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir's tail keeps contact with Gunnloda until she's out of reach, "I uh... I'm sorry that it went so far. I'm afraid I might have... asked her to hit you."

*[*6:58 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I was going to get us some tents, but I suppose that can wait until just before we head out again."

*[*7:05 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "I'll go with you if you want to do it now. Might be better in case Lin decides to go home before we leave."

*[*7:06 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda and Seir head to the store totally not planning to make out in an alleyway somewhere before they come back.

*[*7:56 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir pulls Gunnloda along after grabbing the tents, and stops just before they get to the town square, "Hey, wanna sit with the citrus, bugs, and wild animals for a little bit?" she chuckles, "I mean, I know we just sort of spent the whole day outside but... um... I like... the... outside?" she finishes lamely.

*[*7:57 PM*]*DM*:*She laughs. "I know this about you. Lead on."

*[*8:01 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir grins and leads her to her favorite little spot and makes a little show of taking of her cloak and setting it down for them to sit on, she can barely make it through without laughing. "Gotta keep the *fancy* *tor beag* clean and everything."(edited)

*[*8:02 PM*]*DM*:*She smirks and gestures at her stained tabard. "Yes, because staying clean is a priority."

*[*8:06 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Completely." Seir says, seriously, before grinning and wrapping her arms around Gunnloda and pulling her in for a kiss. "I may have just wanted to come out here to be alone with you a little longer."

*[*8:09 PM*]*DM*:*She smiles. "I'm not complaining."

*[*8:12 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir takes the trident off her back and bites her cheek as she tries to knock down a couple citrus fruits. One gets pierced onto it and she grins, but as she pulls at it, the force of the pull makes the branch shake and a few fall, one or two pelting her in the head, "... well that did not work out how I thought it would." she mutters, handing one to Gunnloda as she takes a quick look around.

*[*8:14 PM*]*DM*:*She stifles a laugh this time and takes it, sitting on the cloak. "Thank you."

*[*8:17 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Anytime," Seir let's out a breathy laugh, "I was a little worried Takara might show up. She tends to when I beat up her trees."

*[*8:17 PM*]*DM*:*"Maybe she knew you just wanted a snack?"

*[*8:21 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir snorts, "I don't think I've ever sat out here and eaten these, just when Ravaphine gives them to me." Seir tilts her head, thinking, "After the library at least I know why she followed me when I was a panther. I mean... aside from being a literal bloody mess."

*[*8:24 PM*]*DM*:*"Are you looking for her?"

*[*8:28 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Not exactly. Maybe?" Seir shrugs. "I don't know, I guess I got used to her showing up any time I came out here. Plus I... well I was a little curious if there was anything else that might not be in books we could do for Cae, but... I have a feeling the answer is no. I wish I could help more but... the only thing I can do is force her to take her regular shape for a minute... and it'll hurt her in the process." Seir takes a bite of one of the citrus, without peeling it, "I also want to know where the animals are. I would like to talk to them." she pouts a little, realizing she hasn't really *looked* for any while here so she knows it's not really Takara's fault.(edited)

*[*8:30 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda chuckles and gently takes the fruit from Seir, replacing the one in her hand with one she's started peeling. "It's much less bitter if you take the peel off first. Maybe she's not here because I am."

*[*8:46 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir pouts again, and shrugs, "It's not that bad..." Seir mumbles, but nearly eats the whole thing in two bites after completing the peeling. "Well, that's too bad for her cuz I like you too much to want you to leave, *tor beag*."(edited)

*[*9:00 PM*]*DM*:*She smiles and eats some of her own fruit. "You're not going to tell me what that means, are you?"

*[*9:02 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir grins widely, "Maybe when you're older," she's silent for maybe a second before nearly choking on her own laughter.

*[*9:05 PM*]*DM*:*She laughs. "If that's how you want to play, I'm pretty sure you don't know Dwarven *or* Halfling."

*[*9:09 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"You're right, I don't." She leans over and kisses Gunnloda, "but I think I'll pick it up in time, after all," she smirks, "I'll be around for a while."

*[*9:13 PM*]*DM*:*She smiles again. "I'm glad to hear it."

*[*9:15 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir stands, helping Gunnloda up and puts her cloak back on, "Well, I suppose we should head to the cask, see if they all feel okay to head out again."

*[*9:17 PM*]*DM*:*"After you, *sor'odko*."

*[*9:21 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"You just like following me." Seir teases, leading them to the cask.

*[*9:38 PM*]*DM*:*Seir and Gunnloda walk in, but when Gunnloda heads for the kitchen, Seir follows.

*[*10:34 PM*]*DM*:*Seir casts the spell with a flourish of her hand and you watch as these slightly transparent spirits, birds, mice, deer, squirrels, and a couple pixie and dryad shaped creatures all come out and start setting up the camp. The tents are pitched, a campfire made with a tidy stack of firewood next to the circle of stones that holds the fire. They start rummaging through your bags and pull out any rations you have and set them out as well. Then they go back into the grove and disappear.(edited)

*[*10:35 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda takes her hand and squeezes, just watching it all happen with awe.(edited)

*[*10:36 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"..... woah...."

*[*10:36 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*"That was convenient." Ryleigh watches the creatures disappear with a smile.(edited)

*[*10:36 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir laughs and cheers a little, "Oh I like that spell."(edited)

*[*10:37 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos raises his hand, laughing, "me too."

*[*10:37 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav just stands there with her mouth wide open. "SEIR. THAT WAS AMAZING"

*[*10:38 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir gives Nolanos a high five, even if that wasn't what he was going for.

*[*10:39 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Thanks, Ravaphine."(edited)

*[*10:40 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh walks over to Seir and lowers her voice, "I definitely think happiness suits you." She give Seir a wink.

*[*10:43 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir blushes and clears her throat, "So, uh..." She can't think of anything to say.

*[*10:43 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav pulls a twig off a tree and sticks a sausage on it. "Who wants some dinner?" she begins to pass them around

*[*10:44 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh takes one, sits down, and puts the sausage over the fire.(edited)

*[*10:44 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"I know I do," Nolanos says helping her pass around food.

*[*10:45 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda kisses Seir's hand and pulls her over to take a seat at the fire.

*[*10:48 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir wraps her tail around Gunnloda and plays with her hand, using the free one to pass her one of the sticks with the food. "Hey! We could do this in Ardabeh too!"

*[*10:49 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"I've never seen a campsite like this before, Seir. You did awesome. I'm glad we were able to do this tonight together"

*[*10:50 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos sits next to Rav, kissing her on the cheek as he settles in, just because he can and shes adorable

*[*10:51 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh smiles at the others, she enjoys being surrounded by people who care for one another.

*[*10:52 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav dinks her weenie against Ryleigh's. "Cheers"

*[*10:54 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir gasps, like she's suddenly remembered something and then gets a shit eating grin on her face, "Guys did you know Gunnloda's *fancy*?"

*[*10:55 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Moonstream level of *fancy*?"

*[*10:55 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda's cheeks turn pink but she doesn't react otherwise.

*[*10:56 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh stands and gives Gunnloda a bow, "M'lady" she quirks a playful eyebrow.

*[*10:56 PM*]*DM*:*She laughs. "Please don't do that."

*[*10:57 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir nods, maneuvering herself behind Gunnloda ~~so she can be super gay and hug her~~ "*Super fancy*"

*[*10:59 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh smiles, "but its only proper, M'lady" she laughs a little, "however, I respect your wishes, and won't call you that."

*[*10:59 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav gets down on one knee. "I swear fealty to you, Lady Gunnloda of...that one town that we visited"(edited)

*[*11:01 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh starts to laugh - really laugh.

*[*11:03 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos looks really confused for a split second before laughing.

*[*11:01 PM*]*DM*:*She sighs and baps the back of Seir's hand playfully. "Now look what you've started."

*[*11:11 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir laughs along with Ryleigh, "Sorry, *tor beag*. "

*[*11:05 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh straightens up from laughing and looks at the others, "you know, I'll be right back." She starts to walk away, "don't eat *everything* Rav, leave some for the rest of us!"

*[*11:06 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Tell Urrak we said hi!" rav shouts back at Ryleigh

*[*11:07 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*You see the back of Ryleigh's head shaking in a "no" motion as she leaves.

*[*11:09 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos chuckles as he gets up for another sausage. "Any one else want another round?"

*[*11:10 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"I'll have a another round tonight please" she says, grabbing two sausages and putting them on a stick

*[*11:11 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda leans back into Seir, but is careful not to knock her over.

*[*11:12 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"I figured as much, love, thats why i already grabbed these for you," he smiles.

*[*11:14 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"You know me so well"

*[*11:15 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"I'm starting to, yes."(edited)

*[*11:21 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda smiles. "You might be the third hungriest person I've ever met."

*[*11:21 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Only the third? I've got some catching up to do with the first two"

*[*11:24 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"I believe in you, Rav. We can even give you a cool new nickname! Rav the Ravenous, maybe!"

*[*11:25 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs. "Well one of the two is me, and I cook a lot."

*[*11:26 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Brimeia likes to call me Ravashing Ravaphine. I think it's rather cute. Rav the Ravenous can be my battle name"

*[*11:27 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"You'll be unstoppable!" He laughs. "She did come up with a rather fitting name, though."

*[*11:18 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir hums, "So... When did this happen?" She asks, motioning to the two of you.

*[*11:21 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav coughs on a piece of the sausage. "I ahhh, the other night? In Riverrun," Rav says, slightly unsure of herself

*[*11:23 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos lightly pats Rav on her back as she chokes. "Um, yeah. Its pretty new."

*[*11:24 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Nifty, " is all Seir says, content to just watch and listen and maybe steal a bite or two.

*[*11:28 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh is walking back to the party, but she has someone with her.

*[*11:29 PM*]*DM*:*If you met her before, you recognize her as Safika, the dark-skinned half-elf. She's in dark leather armor and a dark grey cloak.

*[*11:30 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Ooh I don't think she liked much last we saw her." Seir whispers.

*[*11:30 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Oh um. Hi there...?"

*[*11:31 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh grabs 2 sausages and takes a seat, motioning for Safika to sit next to her and handing her a sausage on a stick.

*[*11:31 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Ravaphine stands up. She sends over a small wave. "Greetings"

*[*11:32 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"Hello, Safika." Seir waves a little hesitantly.

*[*11:32 PM*]*DM*:*Safika: "Hello. I hope I'm not intruding."(edited)

*[*11:32 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"By all means, everyone is welcome here" rav smiles while sitting back down

*[*11:33 PM*]*DM*:*She takes a seat next to Ryleigh with a smile. "I hope you'll forgive me, but I'm not sure I know all your names."

*[*11:33 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"I don't believe we've met; I'm Nolanos," he says standing for a moment to offer his hand to Safika.(edited)

*[*11:34 PM*]*DM*:*She shakes it. "Safika."

*[*11:35 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"Its a pleasure to meet you." He sits back down next to Rav

*[*11:36 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh points to each person, "Gunnloda, Seirixori, and Ravaphine. If you forget, ask me" she smiles broadly at Safika.(edited)

*[*11:36 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I am totally not at all the same tiefling from the other day. That was a different pink tiefling with the same weird horns." Seir mumbles.

*[*11:36 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Ravaphine. Nice to meet you again."

*[*11:37 PM*]*DM*:*Safika: "I'm sorry if I was short with you before. I was confused and that always puts me in a bad mood."

*[*11:38 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I'm sure the fancy jokes weren't exactly helping."(edited)

*[*11:39 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"We were all dealing with a little ambiguity then, but I do hope you were able to finish what you needed to do. You said you were from Vyon, right?"(edited)

*[*11:40 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh raises a questioning eyebrow, "Seir were you poking fun at the fancys?" she laughs a little, "Ironic, now that you're with one." Ryleigh nods to Gunnloda.

*[*11:40 PM*]*DM*:*Safika: "This is Vyon. The name of the country is Vyon."

*[*11:41 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir laughs, her face a little red, "Maybe."

*[*11:41 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda just shakes her head.

*[*11:42 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh laughs at Seir's blush, but addresses Ravaphine, "Out west is Dhog Lodir, where Gunnloda is from, and South of here is Ascus, the country I'm from."(edited)

*[*11:44 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"I see. To be fair, I haven't heard about this place until about two weeks ago"

*[*11:45 PM*]*DM*:*Safika: "I understand. Now, anyway."

*[*11:46 PM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos pats Rav on the back, "I know what you meant its ok"

*[*11:46 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh leans over and says to Safika, "they're an odd bunch but they all have kind hearts."

*[*11:47 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"pfft I feel like I didn't know any other place existed until two weeks ago." Seir jokes, taking a moment to whisper something to Gunnloda.

*[*11:49 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda squeezes Seir's arms.

*[*11:49 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*"I forget you were all brought here, that you didn't come willingly."

*[*11:52 PM*]*Nolanos*:*"It was... really weird. But," he looks at everyone around the fire, and fixes his gaze on Rav, "but it was worth it."

*[*11:52 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I would willingly have, had I the means.. And stay."

*[*11:54 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*"We're just trying to get by day to day. How about you, Safika? What brings you back to town?"

*[*11:56 PM*]*DM*:*Safika: "Nothing important this time. Just passing through. How's the hunt going?"

*[*11:57 PM*]*Ryleigh*:*"Would you like another sausage? or anything else?" Ryleigh asks Safika with a smile.

*[*11:58 PM*]*DM*:*Safika: "No, thank you. One was plenty."

*[*11:58 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir reaches back, once again trying to see if she can spear some citrus, this time without them falling on her.

*[*12:02 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh looks at Safika, "the hunt?"

*[*12:03 AM*]*DM*:*Safika: "They were looking for things to fix it, right? And people? You found the Baroness."

*[*12:04 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*"OH. The hunt for the components." Ryleigh facepalms herself.

*[*12:04 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"We did. Did you get your message delivered to her?"

*[*12:04 AM*]*DM*:*Insight's more about gut feelings than learning specifics, but you don't really get a bad feeling from her. She's just someone sitting in the grove with you.

*[*12:05 AM*]*DM*:*Safika: "Ah, by the time she came back, it was too late for it to matter anyway."

*[*12:06 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*"The spellguard came to town and they decided they didn't the 'help' of amateurs. That's why we aren't looking for the components anymore."

*[*12:07 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"We're all just kind of stuck here until they fix it" Rav says, shrugging.

*[*12:07 AM*]*DM*:*Safika chuckles. "I bet you all just loved them."

*[*12:08 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*"Snarky assholes, the whole bunch of them."

*[*12:08 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"So do you two work together?"

*[*12:08 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"They were so charming, how could we resist?" Nolanos jokes. "...Literally."(edited)

*[*12:08 AM*]*DM*:*She laughs at Nolanos. "You must have met Qarius then."

*[*12:09 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Oh yes. What a fellow."

*[*12:10 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"He's a wonderful man. Full of love and compassion" rav says with a heavy sardonic tone

*[*12:11 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh shakes her head, "What's with the interrogation, guys? Safika and I work together in the same way I work with this group - adventuring brought us together and has kept us in touch. Except, unlike our group, sometimes I let her be the boss because she doesn't want to punch everything."

*[*12:16 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Considering you question the character of everyone we speak to, it only makes sense for us to do the same as the only interaction we've had with your companion over here didn't really get off on the right foot. No offense to you, Safika"

*[*12:17 AM*]*DM*:*Safika waves it off. "It's already forgotten. Ryleigh's generally an excellent judge of character, though."

*[*12:20 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"I agree, but you can't blame us for being at least a little curious about some things" she says, giving ryleigh a look

*[*12:21 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"We are nosey buggers," Nolanos laughs.

*[*12:21 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"I do not punch people." Seir says, still a bit distracted but felt the need to comment.(edited)

*[*12:22 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh gives Safika a real smile at her compliment, but doesn't address it further. Instead she looks at Rav, "What is it Rav? What do you really want to know."

*[*12:27 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"I just wanted to know her stance on our uh, furry little problem. Since sunrise is right around the corner"

*[*12:28 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh's eyes widen slightly like she wasn't expecting that question and she says, "she's aware, of the situation."(edited)

*[*12:29 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Is that why you're in town then? To help?" He asks, addressing Safika.(edited)

*[*12:29 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav puts her hands up "That's all I needed to know. Apologies for making it sound like an interrogation"(edited)

*[*12:30 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir snorts, continuing her hunt for more citrus, "You think she'd bring someone over here with how well you lie?" she teases.

*[*12:31 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav waves her hands around while saying "that's exactly why I was asking!" while laughing(edited)

*[*12:30 AM*]*DM*:*Safika smiles and teases, "No. Ryleigh just likes to use me as a soundboard sometimes."

*[*12:31 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*For the first *ever* you guys see Ryleigh blush.

*[*12:31 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Guess I'm not the only pink one around here after all."

*[*12:34 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh picks up a pebble from the ground and throws it at Seir.

*[*12:34 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda bats it away.

*[*12:35 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir snickers, "Careful my girlfriend might beat you up."

*[*12:35 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*"Damn you ~~M'lady~~ Gunnloda!" Ryleigh playfully looks upset.(edited)

*[*12:37 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs. "No throwing things."

*[*12:35 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"I'm glad I don't have to lie around you. That's not something you would have wanted to see"

*[*12:37 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"And I dunno, Rav, your lies have been pretty... spectacular on occasion," he jokes, nudging her side(edited)

*[*12:39 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*"Between you and Urrak, we have to the worst liars in Vyon travelling with us." Ryleigh says to Ravaphine.

*[*12:40 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"What we lack in the ability to lie, we make up for with brute strenth" Rav says while flexing

*[*12:41 AM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos laughs and kisses her on the cheek as she flexes. "So strong."

*[*12:41 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh tries her best not to burst out laughing but epically fails and while laughing she chokes out, "I can't....I don't.....I have no words...." as Ravaphine flexes her noodle arms.(edited)

*[*12:42 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav throws a wiener at Ryleigh.

Ryleigh puts her shield up as the wiener comes flying at her.(edited)

*[*12:43 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Miss 'I can throw a 250 pound person over my shoulder like a sack of potatoes' I'd like to see which one of us would win in an arm wrestling contest"

*[*12:37 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir gives Gunnloda a squeeze and a kiss before backing up and struggling to pull off the top half of her armor, she stops, a 'what the fuck' kind of look on her face like she realized she's being very dumb about something, "Hey Safika, ever see a dinosaur before?"

*[*12:38 AM*]*DM*:*Safika just kind of looks at Seir in confusion. "No? That's... not something anyone has seen?"

*[*12:38 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"You would think so. And yet, we have."

*[*12:38 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir pushes herself farther back and stands, grinning, "Want to?"

*[*12:38 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"It was amazing."

*[*12:40 AM*]*DM*:*Safika just puts her hand up in a 'go for it' sort of gesture.

*[*12:41 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir does a little excited move thing but then stops, "Oh uh... the big one or the little one?" she kind of addresses everyone.(edited)

*[*12:42 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*"The little one Seir, we don't need anyone running over here because a giant dinosaur showed up in the gardens."

*[*12:43 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir kind of pouts, even if it's what she was expecting. "'kay." and shifts into the tiny turkey velociraptor, her clothes also falling to the ground.

*[*12:44 AM*]*DM*:*Safika's eyes go wide. "How... is that real?"

*[*12:45 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Seir is full of tricks up her sleeve"

*[*12:46 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"...figurative sleeves. As she will be naked pretty soon"

*[*12:47 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir runs in a circle a little, making tiny rawr sounds for fun, before shifting back and grabbing her cloak and tying it around her then taking the necklace and ring and putting them back on. "That might have just been an excuse to be more comfortable," she whispers to Gunnloda, taking her spot behind her again.(edited)

*[*12:47 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh is still recovering from laughing at Ravaphine but answer Safika, "they went on mission where their were dinos and well, Seir made friends with one of them and now she can shift into it. Pretty neat, huh?"

*[*12:49 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"And we didn't have to kill a single one the whole time," Nolanos says proudly

*[*12:49 AM*]*DM*:*Safika laughs. "That's a word for it."

*[*12:49 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"I healed a baby dragon!" She says excitedly, "... which is why I should not be in charge of that."

*[*12:50 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"I smashed my head on some rocks and she healed a baby dragon"

*[*12:50 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"I think that was the exact right thing to do, Seir."

*[*12:51 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"And you nearly scared me to death with that, Rav."

*[*12:51 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir snickers, "... we're probably lucky we weren't there longer. I might have brought a friend home otherwise."

*[*12:52 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh whispers to Safika while the others reminisce.

*[*12:55 AM*]*DM*:*Safika quirks an eyebrow up at Ryleigh and kind of smirks.

*[*12:55 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"That could've been fun, though who knows how the Moonstreams would've reacted..."(edited)

*[*12:57 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*"You act like Lady Cae would have allowed you to bring one back. She's almost as intense as I am."

*[*12:58 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"I wonder if they'd let me dig a thing for Stool." she says out loud, but is kind of talking to herself. "Oh.. wait... probably not."

*[*12:58 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*"Like she would have been able to react quick enough when we came back if we touched one"

*[*12:58 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda turns her head back. "A what, love?"

*[*12:59 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Like a... like an underground thing. A bit more space than the basement in the Cask."

*[*12:59 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "A cave?"

*[*1:00 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"I'd be willing to help with that, Seir. Er, if you need help of course."

*[*1:01 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"...Yes. That." she flushes slightly. "Well... I mean I don't think they'll let me, to be fair, but we'll see, I guess."

*[*1:01 AM*]*Ravaphine*:*Ravaphine goes to lay down in one of the tents but with her head at the entrance so she can still enjoy the company of her friends. She may or may not accidentally fall asleep though

*[*1:04 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda laughs. "Don't be embarassed. I promise not to tease you about not knowing *underground things* like you tease me about the outdoors, *sor'odko*."

*[*1:09 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"You can tease me anytime, *tor beag*" Seir whispers.

*[*1:07 AM*]*DM*:*Safika tilts her head a little and says something in Dwarven to Gunnloda. Gunnloda smiles and replies in kind.

*[*1:07 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh smiles, "*that's not fair, I didn't know you spoke Dwarven*" she says in elven.(edited)

*[*1:08 AM*]*DM*:*She laughs again. "I speak a lot of languages."

*[*1:09 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Oh no, now I really need to learn it." Seir says playfully dramatic

*[*1:09 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"*I have no idea what you guys are saying, but okay*," Nolanos says in Draconic(edited)

*[*1:10 AM*]*DM*:*Safika shakes her head. "That's one I don't know."

*[*1:10 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh starts to laugh and playfully nudges Safika shoulder, "look what you started, its like a language war."(edited)

*[*1:10 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Nailed it," he laughs. "Draconic."

*[*1:11 AM*]*DM*:*She teases back with something in Halfling. Gunnloda counters with a chuckle, so Safika asks a question in something really harsh and guttural that sounds completely alien coming from her mouth and Gunnloda answers in kind.

*[*1:11 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"You were all speaking different languages, so i figured I'd join in."

*[*1:12 AM*]*DM*:*Safika, in Gnome: "*Yes, but do any of you know Gnomish.*"

*[*1:14 AM*]*DM*:*Ravaphine answers sleepily.

*[*1:15 AM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos smiles warmly at her.

*[*1:15 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir just sits there with a growing smile, running her fingers lightly on Gunnloda's wrist. "*I feel like I need to play along*" Seir says in Infernal, then switches to Abyssal, "*And yet not really, but I don't actually speak these often,*" she shrugs and switches into druidic, "*However now I need to know like 3 more languages...*"

*[*1:15 AM*]*DM*:*Safika puts her hands up in defeat. "Ok, you win."

*[*1:16 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*"I'm having fun." Ryleigh continues to laugh at everyone's language war.(edited)

*[*1:16 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir grins, "Sorry, didn't mean to, I just don't get to speak them that often."

*[*1:20 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Well... I might have... had a tiny bit of rebellion when learning spells because those are in Abyssal. Which kind of forced Mielikki to teach me some instead of the other druids." she laughs a little remembering their frustrations... and that they totally deserved her sass.

*[*1:22 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Wait, as in the Goddess?" Nolanos asks in awe. "How many do you know, exactly, Seir?"

*[*1:23 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir nods, "Um... I mean... a lot now," she snickers tapping Gunnloda, "...but I've only talked to two of them."

*[*1:24 AM*]*DM*:*Amused, Gunnloda says, "Oh? Name two of the nine."

*[*1:30 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Olladra," Seir says pretty confidently, and then hesitates, "Uh...Arw... Araw...something." she mumbles.(edited)

*[*1:31 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda chuckles. "That's better than I was expecting. Arawai."

*[*1:31 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"You tried," Nolanos chuckles

*[*1:34 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Hah, well, you did mention one yesterday with the churros..." she frowns, "We should have gotten more to take with us."

*[*1:37 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Oh wait!!" Nolanos gets up and rummages through his bag for a moment. "Aha! I don't know if these are still any good, but i kept the extras from last night."

Seir reaches for one of the churros, "Oooh yes! Did you want one Ryleigh?"

*[*1:41 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*"no thanks guys."(edited)

*[*1:43 AM*]*Nolanos*:* Nolanos puts a churro on the stick he used for his sausage a nd earns up the sweet over the fire(edited)

*[*1:44 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir does the same, breaking it in half once it's done and offers it to Gunnloda.

*[*1:44 AM*]*DM*:*She takes it happily.

*[*1:45 AM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos makes sure to leave a churro for Rav when shes awake later.

*[*1:36 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh smiles at Safika and says, "I'm probably going to turn in soon, would you like me to walk you back? I don't mind."

*[*1:37 AM*]*DM*:*Safika smiles and pats her on the arm. "I'm sure I can manage, thanks."

*[*1:37 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"We have an extra tent if you like sleeping outside." Seir offers.

*[*1:37 AM*]*DM*:*She stands and shakes her head. "No, thank you. It was nice meeting you all, but I should probably get back. Thank you for letting me join you." Ryleigh stands too,

*[*1:39 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Oh. Well, it was great meeting you, Safika."

*[*1:39 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Sleep well!"

*[*1:41 AM*]*DM*:*Safika bows her head to Nolanos. "You , as well."Nolanos bows his head in return.

*[*1:42 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh walks Safika to edge of the campfire light, "I'm glad you came." She smiles, "I'll see you around."

*[*1:42 AM*]*DM*:*Safika leans in a little closer to say something quietly to Ryleigh.

*[*1:45 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*You guys see Ryleigh shuffle awkwardly, the rub the back of her neck, she replies and when she comes back to the campfire shes blushing.

*[*1:46 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Feeling ok there, Ryleigh?" Seir grins, eyebrow raised, clearly teasing.

*[*1:47 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "I think the word you're looking for is 'flustered.'"

*[*1:47 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"So. Ryleigh. You two seem very close..." he grins good naturedly.

*[*1:48 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"So it *can* happen, who knew."

*[*1:50 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*Ryleigh smiles at them all and shakes her head, "we're just friends you guys, you're reading into it too much." Her eyes narrow playfully at Seir, "Gunnloda won't always be around."

*[*1:51 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda squeezes Seir's arms with her own. "Always."

*[*1:52 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Hah!" Seir sticks her tongue out at Ryleigh.

*[*1:52 AM*]*Ryleigh*:*"You're disgusting, it's adorable." Ryleigh smirks at them, "goodnight everyone."

*[*1:55 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Night, Ryleigh."(edited)

"Night, Ryleigh!" Seir says, turning back and poking at the first with one of the sticks.

*[*1:57 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "We should probably turn in too. Sunrise will come quickly."

*[*1:59 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Mhm."

*[*1:54 AM*]*Nolanos*:*"Ryleigh's right, you two are unbearably cute together." Nolanos fake whispers, "keep up the good work."

*[*1:55 AM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir blushes at Nolano's words, "Thanks?"

*[*1:59 AM*]*Nolanos*:*He chuckles, "you're welcome? But seriously, you two are good for each other..." his joking demeanor softens into a warm seriousness. "Anyway, sleep well."(edited)

*[*1:59 AM*]*DM*:*"Good night, Nolanos."

Seir reaches back grabbing her clothes, "Sleep well, Nolanos."

*[*2:02 AM*]*Nolanos*:*Nolanos stands and stretches before walking to the tent Rav is in and quickly falls asleep

Seir moves back and stands, holding out her hand for Gunnloda, "Hey, you get a 'ceiling' tonight."

*[*2:01 AM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda stands with Seir and laughs. "Yes, but will you *protect me* still?"(edited)

*[*2:02 AM*]*Seirixori*:*"Nah." Seir shrugs, but then giggles, "The bugs and the animals won't know what hit them."

## Session 39

*[*5:18 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"I love you and everything but how do you always wake up so *early*?" Seir mutters to Gunnloda when she's done.

*[*5:20 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda chuckles as the spirits all pack the tents and bedrolls away. "Force of habit, love."

*[*6:12 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir shakes her head and leans over a little to whisper to Gunnloda, "Was it better with a tent this time?"

*[*6:13 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "It was much easier this time, yes. Thank you."

*[*6:18 PM*]*Seirixori*:*"No tree in your hair?" Seir laughs lightly.

*[*6:20 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "Not a twig in sight."

*[*6:20 PM*]*Ravaphine*:*Rav gives them both a *look* that kind of looks like: o.O, but doesn't question it(edited)

*[*6:21 PM*]*DM*:*Gunnloda: "Is the tent... do you not like it?"

*[*6:24 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir shrugs, "I don't mind it. We used them a bit when we traveled everywhere, but I didn't really care to the last four years. It was kind of nice." she pauses, "although you did bring up a good point about it not exactly being safe... I don't think I ever really thought of it then."

*[*7:15 PM*]*DM*:*Cae: "It's not about-- I don't *regret* my life with El. Not one minute of it. I wouldn't go back for anything. It's about how hard it is to do the right thing when every piece of you wants to be back home, holding the person you love instead. It's easier when you don't have those attachments."

*[*7:19 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir nods, "It is something I understand... now." She clears her throat, "I'll just um... yeah." Seir motions back to the rest, uncomfortable, and walks back to the rest of the group, taking Gunnloda's hand when she gets there.

*[*8:23 PM*]*DM*:*So you're all moving along the edge of the wall when Gunnloda trips over a piece of stone hidden in the grass and tumbles into the wall, her armor clanging noisily against the stone. She freezes in place, hoping it wasn't excessive. Two of the orcs, Brug and Trag, look that direction and see a dinoseir. They look at each other in confusion, then smile. One says something in Orc and they grab their weapons, Volen following suit.

*[*8:24 PM*]*Seirixori*:*Seir chuckles a little at her not stealthy girlfriend and turns and makes little clicky noises and rawrs to try and pull them closer.