Post by Gisselle Valeneros on Nov 6, 2016 17:35:49 GMT -8
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : No doubt the world had changed once again, but it was Rhys' joy to see it. He'd returned to Fiarce with little information concerning the scattered whereabouts of his people, which both saddened him and resolved him. It was time to give up, There was no return to glory, no family to be found. Rhys came to terms with the absolute idea of being perhaps the last remaining Ravux. It was not entirely as depressing as he might have considered. In his mind it meant there was now freedom from his duties. But that<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : also sadly meant there was a number of days spend wandering the Temple bored, and truthfully lonely. Thus he would as pattern dictated return to the world with the intent this time around to find a more suitable place for him to lay his head. He'd visited eladrin a number of times. It had become the usual first stop to his venture out in the world. the once Prince of the Ravux meandered his way through the city his hands resting within the depths of his coat pockets. Those deep azure orbs taking in the <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : expansion of the city from what it had been. When he came upon the Castle, he as per usual introduced himself to the guards and awaited patiently to be allowed to once again grace the halls with his presence, he noted there seemed to be some...vague sense of hesitation, or perhaps apprehension. Had something happened since his last visit? He couldn't argue that there was much going on when he'd last visited. Which brought to mind the wonder if perhaps worse yet awaited them. -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Worse hadn't awaited them just major changes as of late. Gisselle was no longer the Princess of Eladrin but now Queen, there were new people on staff, there were people still being weeded out and some where on the hunt for the cause of the pain towards the people and those in rule, which was predominantly her alone with a strong support system <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : she had established. She was in the main hall going through parchments and approvals for different things when she had heard from the guard that Rhys Ravencrest was at the gates. She blinked, that was a name she hadn't heard since her mothers reign. She nodded and spoke softly. "Allow him entry and lead him here...he is an...old friend of <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : mine." Though their first encounter for her was quite scary she remembered how he accidentally startled her to death. Looking back at it now it was so hillarious, though she had grown up quite a bit since then, before she was sheltered, naive, kept in a box most had saw, now she was making her own decisions and trying to rule a nation within <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : the best of her abilities and thankfully getting a lot of help from her real father and Lady Nimena. She waited patiently in the main hall waiting for him to arrive wondering what brought him back to her lands. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : The inquisitive nature of the raven made following anyone quite a task for him. He would move a few steps then find himself beholden to some beautiful artifact or painting, he might capture a flash of something that shined in the corner of his eye and lose focus completely. However today he was rather focused, even though a maid had passed by with something he wasn't able to fully see, this only burned his curiosity needing, more desiring to know what she'd been holding. Again he was good but he did take<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : just an extra moment to attempt to peer over her shoulder. unfortunately a moment was all he'd get and in that moment she and her parcel were gone from his sight. This loosened a sigh from his lips, and he'd turn to catch up with his escort, ultimately arriving within the main hall of the castle. Where he did see a nearly grown up Gisselle, The Brief memory of their meeting within the confines of the hall way was still a memory he held with some fondness, It was of course an innocent memory but how it <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : was viewed now was played upon the mind differently. The Former Prince of the Ravux would of course bow as was customary to do when within the presence of a ruler. He knew this because it was obvious by the look on her face and the weight pressed upon her shoulders. A weight he knew all to well that she had ascended the throne in place of her mother. Absently he thought to himself that he would not be able to tease her about her poorly given Moniker of Squishy. However the thought brought a genuine smile<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : to the Raven's lips. " Giselle, you look like a grown woman now " he said fondly. -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Gisselle smiled warmly seeing exactly who she thought it was and kept that smile when he was walking up to her and waited for him to come up to her and speak before she would. "And you haven't change a bit Rhys, its good to see you again.." She said as she folded her hands in front of her.... "Its been quite sometime since I have seen you <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : hasn't it? last time I saw you I believe I war a smaller crown.." She said with a bit of a chuckle as she looked around for a moment. "Would you like to sit and have a drink with me, maybe in the gardens or the dining hall? Maybe we can catch up on what each other has been up to since the last time we spoke?" She asked waiting to see if he <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : wanted to go outdoors or indoors. She preferred the outdoors, it was always so nice outside in the evening. She enjoyed the last conversations she had with him so this should be quite interesting, after all it was Rabbit who was pushing her to make friends after all, what better then the Prince of Ravux right? <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : It was good to see her in good spirits, though he could tell by the guard that much had happened, he absently turned his eyes towards the guard as he excused himself to return to post and then allowed his features to shift back towards the young Queen " And yet no matter the size of the crown you will always remain the same heart, tis a good quality to have. " he stepped forward now to close the distance between them. Stopping when he was a good four feet from her person. his hand coming absently upward <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : to his chin in thought. Out or In, it was a question that truly bore little need for thought " The Gardens are fine " He didn't truly enjoy closed spaces, not unless they were wide and open. The Throne room here was grant but in Fiarce the throne room may as well have been the central courtyard. His hand would move from his pocket and with a sway of it he would indicate for Giselle to lead the way. his Deep azure eyes moving about the throne room a final time before he spoke honestly " And I will never <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : change " he followed this with a chuckle " Though, upon my next ash it is theorized I will be reborn as a female " he absently drew his hand to his chin in thought " Though that is still a few hundred years off " -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : She nodded and motioned for him to follow her out into the private garden area, it was nicely lit with torches, there were natural fountains and beautiful flowers all around. She smiled to his comment. "Well I don't see why a shinier crown has to change who I am...only what I do...my responsibilities have grown not my ego.." She said with a <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : chuckle as she continued on looking to one of the maids. "Just a pot with tea for me and whatever he would like." The maid nodded with a smile looking to the gentleman awaiting his order while she spoke out. "My ...mother...has been gone for some time now.." She didn't go into details about what happened with her mother exactly but she <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : continued on speaking out. " Sarkas had vanished a little over a year ago.....shortly after my mother, the seelie court decided that I needed to be on the throne and not leave it empty. Thankfully I had found my father and he is here as steward assisting me with rule. Lady Nim is still here as well. And there have been....a lot of staff <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : changes. Things are predominantly peaceful though, for the time being, my father and his friends have been keeping me and the kingdom safe and under control..." She said happily. "Speaking of my father...he and Lady Nimena are to be married soon. Your welcome to attend the festivities.." Why not, she had danced with him once, he was a good <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : dancer. Nice to talk to also. She wondered where he had been all this time. "So what brought you back here? How are things at home?" <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : -when the pair made it to the garden and his beverage was expected he stopped for a moment and seemed to ponder what he should be drinking. Liquor burned in his stomach, which sadly had the effect of making him appear gassy and uncomfortable wine was not better, Tea he could handle but it tended to evaporate once it touched his lips thus he was sucking down steam and not tea. Weighing his options further he finally turned to the servant awaiting his drink request..." Just ice water please" That likely <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : was for the best, he'd not have to worry about steam or burbs. " I'm sorry to hear your mother left, though I think likely it was for the best " he spoke candidly upon the subject " I am sure the court knew what options were before them " he added " they chose the best they had " he finally allowed his form to seat itself against a structure that could support his weight. " Congratulations are in order then to Lady Nimena and your Father, " he said his voice reflecting some honesty. However as per usual<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : the Prince held a slightly less emotional stand point on all things " If I am still here, It would be a pleasure. " It was actually at the mention of his home that for a moment the usually stoic features of the Raven turned solomb, those azure orbs flicked away for a moment, to take the time to recollect himself and turn his mind to a proper answer. " It was time to leave the nest " he said with his calm regained " Fiarce grows...boring every few years, so I enjoy venturing out " He'd avoid her second <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : query completely and instead offer one of his own " You must be excited for the wedding, what plans have you made for it? " -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : If only her mother had left for the best intentions. She sighed heavily to that. "No...I do not believe it was for the best she left..." She explained with a heavy sigh as their drinks were brought to them. She poured herself a cup of tea and took a sip before continuing on. "Well all thought she had died. It turned out she had joined an <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : organizatioin called the Black Palm....she has been brainwashed into believing that myself and Nim had made plans to kill her, you of all people saw me with my mother, I would have never done anything to harm her.." She said with another sad sigh shaking her head. "My father and some of his friends have found some Black Palm recently attempting<c
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : to infiltrate the castle through means of staff in order to gain closer access for assassination attempts, they were thwarted before anyone was injured, but many are out there in search for her including Kaien who ..I am currently courting but...no word if he still lives or not..." She took another sip of her tea continuing on "Sarkas left in <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : search for my mother to stop her but ended up presumed dead. So I am bound here for the time being, and as far as the wedding goes, I have let my future step mother take care of all the plans so she has her dream wedding. I am just the attendee at this event.. " She said giggling. "Let her be Queen for a day.....lets me rest for a bit.." <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : She giggled again taking another sip moving some of the hair off her shoulders letting it fall down her back. "I am glad you like to venture this way...its nice to get visitors here once and a while. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : "That's an unfortunate situation " He couldn't really imagine such a thing sticking upon someone who was versed in the truth. From what he'd witnessed Gisselle adored her mother, even Nimena seemed pleased by her presence, his features turned thoughtful and eyes moved upward towards the sky. " I'm sorry to hear that Gisselle, I hope you are able to save her from herself " He would not indicate beyond that, he could have offered warning, or even advice that perhaps it would be best to remove her entirely.<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : but that is how he would have handled it. He was not a creature with a heart able to understand others like Gisselle or many others. His heart was Ashen and barren. Fragile if he allowed himself to feel. As past events had told him " I pray for your betrothed safe return then " he mused calmly " And commend you on waiting, for Kaien's return " he was being honest at this point " I couldn't fathom awaiting a possible mates return from death or otherwise " he shrugged his shoulders lightly. Granted there <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : was a particular lack of possible mates within the temple, infact there weren't. Which made his statement suddenly humour to him, a soft chuckle passed his lips and his head turned back upward to the sky " Eladrin is nice, its not far from the temple your shops are stalked. Its a good stepping stone to the rest of the world " He spoke plainly concerning the benefits of stopping here had. " I am also fond of its royal family, and enjoy seeing if they continue to flourish or if they've been removed " he <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : he turned his eyes towards the young Queen. who if she recalled might find this about the nicest thing he could have said concerning her and those whom she no doubt cared a great deal about. -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : "If I knew how to save her from herself and realize the truth I would do so in a hearts beat, but...from what I have been told that is pretty much impossible, Arafina is now known as the Queen of Thieves in the Black Palm, ...I didn't know my mother had such skill as stealth and...the ability to kill without batting an eye, the mother I knew...<c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : used to have a heart of gold, I am still trying to figure out what transpired to turn it so black.." She said as she folded her hands on the table lost in thought for a moment till it was broken at the mention of Kaien. "He is not a betrothed just yet, simply a courtier....we haven't discussed moving that far ahead...though I hope he returns <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : in good health, I just hope he wasn't taken by the Black Palm like Sarkas and the others, I pray you don't run into that lot, rumor has it they are quite the ruthless bunch, an assassin group of sorts.....though I do not know much of their history, I hear they are fairly known for many deaths of the royal kind. " She said unfolding her hands <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : and taking another sip of tea smiling about her shops and what not. "Are well stalked shops are thanks to Felgrande Village, they have brought a lot of imports from many places in the north, the village is run by Damien Blackheart, a rather eccentric individual to say the least, but friendly none the less. And I have a Lady Drizztren who runs <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Greenlief who has brought a lot of goods from the south and west as well. So as far as prospering monitarily, my people are doing rather well and both parties have brought lots of jobs into Elm Dorei due to their exports. Everyone seems very happy thus far, though I could be wrong...then again I cannot please everyone no matter how hard try, <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : so I just work on pleasing the majority.." She said with a chuckle taking another sip of her tea. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : " It is a common saying among the Ravux, that you cannot judge a flame by its color " he raised his hand upward and let his fingertips wiggle just a bit, the other hand would follow however it would move to the tips of his fingers and begin to pluck each finger of the leather glove from his hand. When finally free of the leather the Ravux would summon the beautiful azure and obsidian flames that burned deep within him. It was a rather beautiful thing to see, and how they moved and circled about his hands <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : it could lull one into the belief it was a gentle flame. however with a mere brush of his hand over the stone beside him it would blacken and fracture. " Everything can kill Gisselle even you " he turned his eyes towards the girl " you just choose to be better then that " closing his hand would effectively cut the connection of the glamour form he held and the flame beneath it. ultimately the glove would be replaced and pulled until it suited his hand like a second skin " But beyond such sadness aside, <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : I am sure there is a way to bring her back to her normal self. " He would turn his focus now to the information provided names, Blackheart and Drizzten he didn't know either creature but then he was not the most social of creatures. " you do what you can, the happiness of others does not depend on the ruler, you are only a part of it. The rest is choice " he shrugged his shoulders again gathering the ice water that was finally delivered to him. " -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : She nodded listening to him while taking another sip of her tea speaking out. "I would only kill if I am under the threat of being killed, but in my position normally I am not the one having to do the killing that is what the guards are for, but then again I am learning to handle my own slowly but surely in the case I would have no other <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : choice." Watching those blue flames was a good show to see indeed but she tried not to get overly excited about it. Rhys was a very interesting man, he was the only Ravux she had ever known and he was always polite for the most part, considerate and insightful. He seemed to have a lot of knowledge about the realms and how people work. "I <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : know when you last saw me I was in a shell of sorts, I am still trying to learn not to hide behind it at times. Hard to break old habits. Coming out of the shell though I have realized most people aren't as scary as my mother had made them out to be. I have met a lot of interesting people and races in her absence that I probably would have <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : never been able to do before. I know not everyone is good, but not everyone is evil as my mother portrayed them to be." She said taking another sip of her tea and with a light sigh set her tea cup down. "The only thing I want is to just keep this realm peaceful.....if I can just accomplish that then I will be happy. So far all is quiet, but <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : for how long is another question to ponder. Even though I try not to think about it too much and take it a day at a time, I still cannot help but wonder.." She explained as she continued on. "So am I only going to see you just once every few years...or maybe more often so we could have more of these garden night conversations? " She asked <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : curiously with a warm smile on her face. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : " Sometimes a fledgeling has to leave their nest and see the world as it is Gisselle, If not for your mother's absence you would still be waiting to view the world from beyond your hatching " he offered her a small smile with that bit of wisdom. " I am sure you will have no issue keeping the peace " he offered absently drawing his focus from Gisselle to the garden around them " I would say that I am hopeful you never have to experience putting someone to death with your own hand, but there is no true way<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : of knowing how it would effect you. " he was actually going over the scenario in his head. how would it truly affect the Chaste Maiden Queen. She held some of the same qualities he had when he was first hatched, but then he was also bred to be a warrior as well as a leader to his people. Chosen out of a clutch of a hundred because he was the last to hatch and the only one to do it on his own. He was dispositioned towards apathy, whereas the Elf not so much. She'd be ruined for a time, and likely return <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : with guilt weighted upon her shoulders. " nevermind, Do not kill anyone....you'd be ruined " he said after a few moments. It was now she chose to bring up his visits. He thought to offer an excuse or a way out of the topic. But didn't his focus shifted back towards Gisselle and his shoulders raised slowly " Nothing keeps me in Fiarce, nothing Keeps me Here. when the itch to spread my wings comes...I cannot say I won't take to the skies " he glanced upward for a moment. As if the itch had already come <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : " But at least for now, I am here, and intend to stay for a time " his gloved hand raised upward to absently pluck a strand of hair from his head, once removed the hair would become a large obsidian shade feather. He'd give it a casual wave side to side then let it go to turn to ash in the wind " besides...I'm molting " -end-
¤Vala¤ : Vala had taken some time away from the kingdom to go and see her own, There had been problems that had arrived since he had gone in the first place. They needed to be dealt with in a timely manner, After she had dealt with business she had found her way back to the Kingdom of Eladrin whom a nice young queen who needed experience ruled. This young High Elf would make her way to the gates out front of the castle, She would look to the guards and scoff at them but said nothing to them. The female would <c>
¤Vala¤ : lift up the sides of her black and red dress as she walked on towards the castle, She had done her best to avoid the common folk and bums walking about the street's. The woman would keep a keen ear and eye open for any thieves about the area, She would smile happily as she closed in on the castle door's and area. When she was stopped at the door's by Gisselle's guards she would speak up to them in a calm and well mannered tone. "I am here to see the queen, The last meeting we had didn't go so well. We <c>
¤Vala¤ : were interrupted and I very much didn't like that, So I have took it upon myself to see her once more..." The queen of a different land waited patiently but with a scowl in a way, One would say it was like a resting expression that laid waste to her face. <e>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : "Well since you plan on staying for a time I could have a room set up for you here at the castle.? We have plenty open.." She explained as she saw a guard coming to her. She blinked and watched him bow before speaking. "Apologies for interrupting your majesty, but Queen Vala has arrived again and wishes a word with you..." Gisselle nodded <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : and spoke out to Rhys. "Seems we have company..." She said with a chuckle. Indeed their last meeting didn't go too well, but she really didn't like the way this Queen was treating some of the staff, it wasn't very nice in her eyes the last time she saw her. "Send her this way....there is enough tea and what not for one more.." She said with<c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : a chuckle as she looked to Rhys. "I think your going to like to meet this woman...she is very eccentric.." She said with a warm smile. As the guards were bringing the other elven Queen to her vicinity she waited patiently taking sips of her tea before standing up at the womans arrival after the guards escorted Vala to where her and Rhys were.<c
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : "Welcome back your majesty....let me introduce you to Prince Rhys Ravencrest of Fiarce.." She said pointing to Rhys as she spoke out. "Rhys this is Queen Vala Amanessera of Eaerlann...: There the introductions were out of the way and she was surprised to see her this late. "Your traveling late within the realms....without an escort?" She <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : asked curiously wondering what the urgency was. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : It was rather strange to be so openly offered hospitality within any realm, but mostly because he never really tended to stay long enough to accept. Rhys actually contemplated the offer bringing his hand absently upward to his lip letting his finger tip toy with his lip briefly. awaiting her to finish her statement, but sadly the opportunity never came. The Guard who arrived and offered information of a visiting royal dignitary caused his head to cant in curiosity. those Azure orbs turning towards Gisselle<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : curiously. Usually he'd found within the court the word eccentric meant one of two things, its definition or the person had qualities that were disliked, but you were forced to deal with them because it was proper. This was one of the many lessons he never really learned. When he was upon the throne and the eccentric nobles came forward he cast them out, typically done by his own hand and for reasons he was more then happy to list. This however was not Fiarce. Introductions were made and the Ravux' only <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : real response to the nobility was to straighten his stance to look less relaxed and give a mild movement of his head in greeting. Find a bird, and ask it to bow, and usually they didn't 'unless of course you coaxed such an act' " A pleasure " The only words that slipped his lips as he was introduced properly with his full title. He really should correct that at some point, but then he was born with such a title and while Fiarce might have fallen. He was still the last of its nobility. Perhaps he would <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : take to calling himself Lord High Emperor Ravencrest, it had a nice ring to it...but was a mouthful and he deemed it...unsatisfying. -end-
¤Vala¤ : The young elf woman had made her entrance with the guards while Gisselle had already made introductions, She would smile to the Prince and offer a hand to him as a greeting, It was open palm facing down and not outreached completely. She would walk up to the male's side while looking him into his wonderfully blue eye's, Her own sapphire blue gaze met his own. "As the young queen has introduced me, I am Vala Amanessera." The woman would then look to Gisselle and smile softly, The creature would speak to <c>
¤Vala¤ : her as well. "I do hope your rat problem was solved?" The queen was referring to when that young boy back at the throne room, She wasn't pleased with how some commoner's and lower citizens of the kingdom were free to do as they pleased within the castle but she wouldn't voice her opinion on the matter fully anyways. "I would like to speak with you more and perhaps get to know you, As well as this nice young man of Nobility." The would giggle slightly as she would turn her sapphire gaze back upon Rhys.<e>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Apparently the other Queen was waiting for Rhys to kiss her hand. She kind of chuckled on the inside but didn't display it outright. At least Rhys was being nice and she was at least being cheeky with him it seemed. Hopefully not too cheeky she thought to herself. She raised an eyebrow at the rat problem and didn't know how to respond to <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : that for a moment before speaking out. "Children will be children no matter their status....sometimes they listen into grown up conversations simply just to learn to speak as grown ups....I do not blame them for their natural curiosity.." She said not really needing to explain herself if she didn't want to but she was being polite. "Well <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : you are more then welcome to get to know me if you wish, I have been told by a few that I need to make more friends anyhow." Then again she wasn't sure how far this friendship would go, they both seemed to have a very different outlook on people below their station, while Gisselle didn't care of a person's status rather their demeanor, Vala <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : here seemed to be of the complete opposite, if you were not royal, you were greeted with an upturned nose and a backside. Gisselle normally didn't get along with the uppity types, but she would humor this one, she was being polite with her, Vala couldn't be all bad, She had to cast her judgments aside and at least give the woman a fair shake<c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : it was after all the right thing to do. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : The Ravux lived differently then most creatures, affection and touch were reserved only for mates and fledgelings, thus when the woman came forward with her hand outstretched. Rhys would stop and stare at it for several long moments. As a credit to Rhys he was doing everything he could not to insult the woman by asking her outright why she was showing him her hand, and what interest it was supposed to bear to him. his lips pulled into a thin line and finally the Ravux raised his hand upward and pat the <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : the woman's hand lightly with the tips of his fingers, " A pleasure..." he repeated again " Why are you showing me your hand? " he raised his brow slowly and studied it again for several moments before stepping back. Only stopping to turn his focus towards the ground when rats were mentioned his head canting to the side briefly " I see no feces...she must have handled it long ago " When the situation was brought to more light he'd raise his brow slowly " Is that what you call those small things that your<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : kind birth? " he frowned " I thought they were called children..." he blinked and turned towards Gisselle " It seems I have been ill informed I apologies I may have offended some of the local children by not calling them by their proper terms..." his frowned deepened and he'd step away from the visiting queen raising his hand to his chin and pacing back and forth in thought. " OH! " he said finally turning towards Vala. " Yes, I remember...Customs and what not " he said finally walking over to the woman <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : he'd take her hand in his own bringing his other to rest gently over it " I apologies...but I am not seeking a mate currently..." He gave her hand a tender pat " But I appreciate the offer, and should I decide to bear mixed young, I shall look at you as a third possibility upon my list of those who have already offered. " -end-
♥Jíll♥ : In this day age and time it was not uncommon to have dogs as well as cats within the main hall or even throne room. be it to eat the scraps that fell from the normally bountiful tables of those that feasted and hearkened, or to keep the local pest population down. Of course such came in all shapes and sizes..Obsi under the cunning and believable guise had been watching..for quite some time, not minutes or hours, but days. Nothing more nothing less, just vigilant and attentive on current situations as>
♥Jíll♥ : well as affairs. It served a greater purpose, even though the results of her infinite patience had not been rewarded just yet. All in good time, she was never in any rush, mistakes could happen if you were prone to flights of fancy. The feline would perhaps be spotted and then again maybe not, because it looked awfully insignificant. Mottled grey come black fur, in its prime, but showing signs of evident scraps with the local cat population, patches of fur missing, with one tattered looking ear. It sat >
♥Jíll♥ : there, font paws close together, looking quite regal, but otherwise none interested, its ears going in different directions. The mannerisms of Obsi in this guise was flawless, but not so much so that it would warrant un-needed attentions in its direction. She had been listening and watching quite attentively. What was unfolding came across as one of those television soaps, she had the misfortune of watching, when in another realm and dimension. ~Your father is your mother, I never loved you and I just ran >
♥Jíll♥ : over your dog~ well that was the energy here was it not. Obsi was humored, Giselle was doing all that she could do, playing the cards they had been dealt, then there was Rhys..who was recognized almost immediately. Not many words had been exchanged between the two, but the fire heart comprehended that they had been of significant station in world between. Then you had the uppity high elf there, who Obsi contemplated upon as she brought a paw up beginning to preen its self eyes closing in a lazy fashion.>
♥Jíll♥ : at what age did high elves have that broom shank inserted up their orifice, certainly high elves did have a certain degree of self importance about them, but this one...Maybe the shank had been inserted side ways, and such was the cause the woman strutted around the way they did. Regard of their haughty nature about their age and blood lines, in Obsi`s eyes they were never too old to be taught a lesson. Attentions went down to the grass, there was something of interest there. The moggy picked what ever it>
♥Jíll♥ : was and trundled on over to the high elf. Dropping what ever it was at the womans feet. A ill fated rat, fatally wounded and still twitching `meww` was the cats reply and then trundled of in the other direction tail aloft. One rat down..one hundred billion more to go<e>
¤Vala¤ : Vala would look to Gisselle after she had spoken about children being allowed to roam and learn from adult's, She would nod softly to her in understanding though when it came to Royalty speaking to one another it wasn't the case in her kingdom or how she was raised. The female would then look to the male when he patted her hand gently and blinked a little, Then he spoke up about the birth of elves being called rat's...This made her twitch a little and become applaud at the thought of it, She would narrow<c>
¤Vala¤ : her gaze upon him but it would soon come to her closing her eye's when he spoke about her offering herself to him. "Tch...I am not offering myself to you...It was merely a gesture of hello...in which in some kingdoms and royal families they would kiss the hand of a fair maiden..." The creature would then open her eye's once more, Though it did sort of make her happy to know he would consider her if there was a chance of something more. Though it would have to wait until bonds and friendships were made, <c>
¤Vala¤ : She would also have to learn other creature's customs and way of living. "Well I suppose we all have some thing's to learn...but we can't rush them upon people...As for the children being in the presence of grown up's...I suppose I can understand." The female elf would then finally take a seat next to Gisselle and Rhys, Her eye's now wondering around as she then suddenly heard a mew of a cat. That feline had just dropped an actual rat on her feet, With a slight hiss and a kick of her feet she sent the <c>
¤Vala¤ : damned thing flying back at the cat as it scampered off. Though she enjoyed having cat's and other animals around it would seem this one was more intelligent and was most likely listening into their conversation, Vala would regain her composure and pour herself some tea to drink.<c>
¤Vala¤ : <e>*
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : Oh yes the confusion was rife on his face, kissing the hand of the fair maiden seemed to just go over his head and he was of course attempting to understand the term, mean while it was obvious that his antics had brought some form of discomfort which only made him wonder more on how he could make this situation a bit better. His hand moved upward and into the length of his hair. Thoughtfully he gazed up into the night sky and briefly cant his head to the side. " Ravux, do not kiss, the flesh of another<< "
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : ..." he said casually " Affection, is not something..." he paused " It is much to much to explain and I am doubtful you would want to understand the customs of a dying breed that no longer exists outside its soul prince " he waved his hand absently and turned his features now to the cat that mewled for attention. his brow would raise slowly and he'd lean just a bit forward to study the creature, thoughtlessly gathering it in his hands and lifting it up to his lap. He knew this cat, its flame was similar <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : to that of one he'd met just before the world breaker, broke the world. " Hello Kitten " he mused absently stroking his hand across the length of the cats back " She likes you " he said finally " It was a gift...you asked for a rat, she gave you a rat. " he frowned a bit " Though I suppose you were referring to rats. " he chuckled softly -end-
♥Jíll♥ : This was not a good predicament to be in, the ground dropping out from under the feline creature and paws trying to clutch onto it, all to no avail. Obviously the feline was not used to such close contact and would protest, the stiffening of its lithe frame, ears flattening to its head, a deep growl reverberating from its chest. Though it did not hiss nor scratch bloody ribbons from the one who had so rudely lifted it up. Now she really had to act her part, and being in such proximity to Rhys was a test, >
♥Jíll♥ : just because of what he was. Bastard. Thankfully the creature was put down upon his lap, maybe a place of envy given the fact Vala came across as laying it on thick. Oh Obsi had no issue in extracting some sadistic manner of attack like cats did upon the ones they deemed foe. With cats either you were a friend an acquaintance a work college or an enemy. Rhys was not a foe, perhaps an acquaintance. Peers up at him having turned around, tail twitching, to show is agitation. Just by the felines manner it came>
♥Jíll♥ : across as unpredictable, but it would sit there, watching him watching her. eyes narrowing briefly, A cat doing such a thing was indication of reassurance. Heck if he called her kitten again...But that was what she was..well a grown up version of one..The feline was not comfortable enough to start up what it had initially begun and start preening its self, To those watching this occurrence, then it would portray the male had a way with wild things..There was nothing what so ever to donate that the feline>
♥Jíll♥ : was more than that, just a moggy that had seen better days..experienced in the ways of hunting<e>
¤Vala¤ : Vala would quirk a brow at the feline for a moment before turning her gaze upon the male as he spoke, She smiled softly and nodded once more in understanding. "I see, Well that is most unfortunate." The woman would sip her tea lightly before placing it back upon it's small saucer, She would then listen to what else he had to say but this time it was about the cat. "Hmm...I suppose, Though I really didn't ask for a rat per say...Was merely talking about children and other people interrupting a conversation<c
¤Vala¤ : between two Royalties..." The woman would pick up her tea cup once more and take another sip but this time it was a bit longer drawn, She would then set it down and look to the cat. "Though the cat probably has seen better days...She is still a gorgeous feline." The elf would speak in a gentle tone, The woman would blink softly before shifting in her seat to get a little more comfortable. "Hmm so what bring's you here Rhys, Do you seek another to revive your dying breed?" She would play off of what they<c>
¤Vala¤ : had talked about earlier, Since he was so fond of thinking that's what she intended in the first place when offered her hand to him.<e>
Fɛɳгίг : -= He was sitting in the inn in town or one of them anyway. Basically relaxing. He had taken a few odd jobs here and there mostly security work for caravans and the like, he was not overly worried about cash flow that was just not something he concerned himself over. He was currently in the act of enjoying what ever the special was and listening>
Fɛɳгίг : to the general rumors going on around him, nothing overly exciting or even considerable. So it was back to pondering which job to take he had a few options available to him, the carvan jobs offered the most but they tended to be tedious and often times boring, course the few minutes of shit were fun. well in a sense of the word anyway. Eating >>
Fɛɳгίг : was done in a almost mechanical manner. so he enjoyed what he could and did what he enjoyed. =-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Gisselle would stay silent for a moment as she just listened to the two speak letting Rhys speak for himself on ....certain matters as she looked to the cat. She kind of stopped herself from giggling as she watched the cat's agitation while being petted. It was indeed a gorgeous feline as she held her hand down to see if the cat would come to <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : her so she could pet her. Meanwhile as she waited she listened to the two some more and heard Vala ask about him seeking to revive his dying breed. She did her best to stop herself from blushing as she decided to divert the subject to another topic. "Rhys just came here to visit the shops and say hello, we are friends from way back, it is a <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : rare occasion that I get to see my Ravux friend. Their customs are much different to ours.....some are hard for most elves to understand, some of them even myself, but they are his...." She said with a warm smile, to each their own she thought to herself as she continued on. "Anyhow, I was telling Rhys a moment ago that my father is getting <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : married soon to the Lady Nimena here at the castle...not sure of the exact date, but I extend to you the same invitation as I did him...it should be a rather grand affair..." She explained to Vala as she still would glance to the kitty on occasion wondering if she was going to be able to pet the feline...she hoped so, the cat seemed to have a <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : bit of personality on her. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : Amazingly the Raven was more then apt at communicating with out needing to ever speak a word, the way he moved his hand and finger tips they were not random, he was spending time musing to the flame within the cat. However he'd soon give in, not because he didn't believe he could do it. but because that was all he needed to show the familiarity between them. He continued to stroke his hand across the creatures spine with out much concern that she'd claw him. If she did he'd accept it as if she were a cat.<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : " My reason for being here is Gisselle " he said calmly bringing his hand from the cat to allow it to jump to Gisselles lap if it deemed it desired to. His features turned thoughtful for a moment and his head cant to the side. Gisselle taking the initiative to answer his question for him and go further to explain the differences between his culture and others " Its as she says, I am merely here to visit a friend " he'd turn his focus upward from the cat and glanced towards Gisselle " Yes that reminds me, <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : you will be requiring an Escort to the wedding yes? " his brow lifted slowly " I should think there is no one better to keep me from causing issue then you Gisselle, if you remain unattended by your desired courtier then please consider me as a close second " he turned his focus towards Vana " And to answer your next Question I am the last of my kind and no others like me will ever exist. " -end-
♥Jíll♥ : Well what was a moggy supposed to do, with all this attention and compliments. The extension of hand from the queen would not go ignored, stretching its front forward, its little wet nose would sniff at that hand, inspecting it taking in what was offered, not just physically but on a none verbal level. So many levels of communication, oh yes the queen was in a position, prone to those who were keen on besmirching her from the throne she sat upon. The cat pressed the side of its head to that hand,>
♥Jíll♥ : eyes narrowing in a feline smile, its front paws resting on the very edge of Rhys knees, main frame lithe and stretched to the max, then its back end would give a little wiggle, muscles coiling bringing its form back over just enough to be able to leap from the mans lap and into Giseselles. Toe the cat there was something that the feminine creature that was of interest. As to what that was..well that would not be made clear..not yet. Peering up at Giselle `meew` it would utter pushing its head against the>
♥Jíll♥ : very same hand, it had previously been petted with. As for the fire within the feline creature, that dark lotus, it was on simmer, kept at bay because of the role he felt befitting to play for the time being. It amused Obsi though if she was she meld into her humanoid form, that rumors would run a mock a scantly clad fem fatal draped over the queens lap...HAH. For now she was content to express in the best way she could that the feline was here to stay..was ok with human contact..but only to a certain >
♥Jíll♥ : degree, still the tip of her tail twitched..just not as much as it had done before <e>
¤Vala¤ : Vala would look over to the queen in a fit of surprise, She would blink and sit there for a moment in silence before finally speaking. "I have just recently come to these lands...And you are inviting me to a wedding?" The woman would sit there and think to herself for a short moment, She had crossed her right leg over her left. "I suppose I could come to the wedding, Though to me it would be rather unheard of inviting complete stranger's to the event." The elf would then look to Rhys before speaking to <c>
¤Vala¤ : him, Her tone mellow and gentle. "I see, Well as you have stated...She is already being courted or am I mistaken?" The creature would cant a head to the left, She would hold a straight faced expression. "Why would one be so bold to escort M'lady to such an event...where as her courtier should be the one to do such a thing?" The woman would then blink before straightening her head out and looking to Gisselle once more, She had let out a soft yawn. "Do you have a spare room I could possibly retire in?" The <c
¤Vala¤ : woman was getting rather tired due to her long travel to get here, She would speak up once more. "I'd also like a personal bathing house to use at my Leisure if I may request such a thing." The woman would sit there and wait for a moment for a response.<e>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : -= He padded through the doors of the castle, jaws splitting wide as he gave a yawn, considering this and that its eyes moved over the entrance scanning across the guards. Claws scrapped against the flooring as he gave taste to the air, tracking down specific tastes in the air. Ah ... interesting... he turned and began to travel towards the >>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : locations of certain individuals, two where well known ... one was more so then the other. So yes in a sense curiosity did spark his travel. ~here ...kitty ... kitty ... kitty ....~ it was always a game with them, one that usually ended with a energetic chase. He lifted his head up as he looked towards Gisselle, and a cat and a pair that he >>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : did not know. Well such as was the case. He moved over and hunkered down beside Gisselle with a yawn staring at the cat. with a lick to muzzle and very sharp teeth. =-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Gisselle turned to to Rhys and nodded. "My courtier is still on mission with the Black Palm....if he does not return in time for the wedding then you are more then welcome to escort me.." She said softly and smiled as the kitty jumped in her lap. She could tell the feline only liked to be touched on her terms so she was cautious as she <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : started to rub along her spine and against her cheek on occasion listening to Vala before speaking out. "I know we are...estranged, but your not exactly a stranger, I have met you once before....and it is you m'lady who said you wished to talk to me more and visit my lands more often, so I decided to extend the olive branch and show you how <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Eladrin does some of their festivities.." Everyone was invitied, the nobility, the gentry and more then likely the rabble. She turned her head to see her other metal kitty coming up besides her and she smiled. "Long time no see kitty? Have you been running with Izzy? How is she?" She asked Kitsune and turned to Vala when she asked for a <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : place to rest. "Of course, I do not want you travelling alone at night, I am sure you are skilled at combat, but it does not make it any less dangerous....my ladies maids will escort you to your personal chambers, and they all come with private bathing chambers.....you will be in the fourth floor towers you will love it there, wonderful views."<c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : This Elven Queen was the biggest diva she had ever met but she wasn't going to say it outright as she continued to pet the feline in her lap while all of this was going on enjoying the softness of her fur, she was indeed a pretty kitty. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : There seemed to be a gathering of strange creatures from the Cat, to the Metal Beast, and the Elf Queen. Truly Why did it have to be a metal Cat? It was shiny, and Rhys was suddenly lost to the world as he stared in awe at the creature that moved from one point to the next. The most unique noise passed over his lips a cooing sound that only a raven could make. Ultimately it was Giselle who brought his focus nearly away from the newest arrival to the group by responding to his question " Lovely " But as <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : the conversation went on his focus lifted towards the Elf Queen and his brow would raise slowly as he considered her question and how he intended to answer it " I apologies...." he frowned and brought his eyes towards Gisselle then back towards the other Elf and finally he'd loosen his breath and speak " Gisselle has remained a friend to me even though at one point I was very crude and rather brash in my attempts at bedding her " he stood slowly " With proper courtship, and treatment I believe were the <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : terms she posed upon me " he slipped his hands into his pockets " Had she not done that I would have not made what I consider to be my only friend " he glanced absently to Vera " that being said I should think my desire to escort my friend to the wedding should be something of little reason to question unless of course your looking to find gossip " he shrugged his shoulders slowly and turned his attention back to the metal creature " I should depart...before I am tempted..." his hand moved absently to <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : his chin and he'd turn about to make his way inside " IF she bothers you Gis, let me know and I shall make ash " -end-
♥Jíll♥ : It was not polite to turn down the extension of hospitality. Negotiations and kinship came under different forms and levels after all. So when Giselle offered invitation to the High elf strumpet, and then was on so many levels, questioned. To add insult to injury the practical stranger asked for bathing quarters as well as a room..Ohh how Obsi would of reacted if such had been said to her and it was her place to speak. Yet alas here she was being petted, the cat becoming a little more content, but rather >
♥Jíll♥ : vigilant still. What ever the moggy had heard was enough for its ears to play flat against its head again, before the presence of the Kitsune to come into view. A deep growl as if provoked tongue licking its maw, like cats did when they were nervous. The display was not because she was, but to put across that certain individuals in that room aught to be just as vigilant as she when it came to the rather large fox. As Kitsune came to lower his form to the side, in close proximity, rise would one paw as if >
♥Jíll♥ : tempted to swat at its face. He was in her personal space after all. Body language of the kitty was pressed back away, in a defensive manner, though eyes would become thoughtful, as if subjecting its self to wondering as to who this creature was..all shiny and formidable..Something that could possibly warrant surprise was to occur next. From Gisselles lap would that feline spring, pushing its weight down upon the queens lap to give it that leveridge (sp) Landing beautifully upon the kitsunes head. a>
♥Jíll♥ : dangerous move for sure, but it was becoming a little clear that the moggy and the over grown fox thing knew one another..to such a degree that the cat turned around a few times before laying out..paws draped over the front, almost obscuring Kitsunes visage. <e>
¤Vala¤ : Vala would politely bow to Gisselle before turning her gaze to Rhys, She had heard the last little bit of what the male had said. "Oh you will hmm?" Through narrowed sapphire eye's Vala would stand looking rather peeved at the male, She would fold her hands in front of her allowing her dress to touch the dirt. "I would like to offer you the chance to try my dear, Though now wouldn't be the best of times since I am trying to learn and grow accustomed to other's way of life...I am also trying to make <c>
¤Vala¤ : friend's not enemies...but I have no issue with making those as well if that is what you seek..." The woman would then growl under her breath and then proceed to follow the maids to her room that was kindly offered to her from the queen of these lands, It wouldn't be wise to go to bed angry or upset for that matter but she was too tired and needed rest. In the morning she would apologize to the queen if Gisselle had the time to spear, Being a queen after all was a bit of a chore. "Good night M'lady, <c>
¤Vala¤ : feline and...Fox...cat...thing?" The woman would blink and speak before heading off.<e>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : -= He shifted slightly as a cat jumped upon his head considering a for a few minutes before he let out a sigh, ears twitching against the sounds. Such things where becoming common place, still she was a rather mangy looking example of her breed. The consideration of tilting his head and dropping her to the ground and cleaning her off... after >>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : all ... such considerations where just well ... on par for the course. on second thought ... he tilted his head to the side, if the cat fell it would be captured by a paw, and then proceed to get cleaned by that rather odd looking tongue, ~cant have flea's ... ~ that thought brushed against the cats mental facilities. Yes they did know each >>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : other, No it did mean they always got along but that was to be expected, well ... in public anyway, what went on while he was away well that was a different matter "busssy...." he responded to Gisselle's question to whether he was off running around with Izzy, she was a good friend but they often had seperate jobs and missions of their own. After>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : all each of them had their own games and missions, and he was currently enjoying his current job. =-
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : also sadly meant there was a number of days spend wandering the Temple bored, and truthfully lonely. Thus he would as pattern dictated return to the world with the intent this time around to find a more suitable place for him to lay his head. He'd visited eladrin a number of times. It had become the usual first stop to his venture out in the world. the once Prince of the Ravux meandered his way through the city his hands resting within the depths of his coat pockets. Those deep azure orbs taking in the <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : expansion of the city from what it had been. When he came upon the Castle, he as per usual introduced himself to the guards and awaited patiently to be allowed to once again grace the halls with his presence, he noted there seemed to be some...vague sense of hesitation, or perhaps apprehension. Had something happened since his last visit? He couldn't argue that there was much going on when he'd last visited. Which brought to mind the wonder if perhaps worse yet awaited them. -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Worse hadn't awaited them just major changes as of late. Gisselle was no longer the Princess of Eladrin but now Queen, there were new people on staff, there were people still being weeded out and some where on the hunt for the cause of the pain towards the people and those in rule, which was predominantly her alone with a strong support system <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : she had established. She was in the main hall going through parchments and approvals for different things when she had heard from the guard that Rhys Ravencrest was at the gates. She blinked, that was a name she hadn't heard since her mothers reign. She nodded and spoke softly. "Allow him entry and lead him here...he is an...old friend of <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : mine." Though their first encounter for her was quite scary she remembered how he accidentally startled her to death. Looking back at it now it was so hillarious, though she had grown up quite a bit since then, before she was sheltered, naive, kept in a box most had saw, now she was making her own decisions and trying to rule a nation within <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : the best of her abilities and thankfully getting a lot of help from her real father and Lady Nimena. She waited patiently in the main hall waiting for him to arrive wondering what brought him back to her lands. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : The inquisitive nature of the raven made following anyone quite a task for him. He would move a few steps then find himself beholden to some beautiful artifact or painting, he might capture a flash of something that shined in the corner of his eye and lose focus completely. However today he was rather focused, even though a maid had passed by with something he wasn't able to fully see, this only burned his curiosity needing, more desiring to know what she'd been holding. Again he was good but he did take<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : just an extra moment to attempt to peer over her shoulder. unfortunately a moment was all he'd get and in that moment she and her parcel were gone from his sight. This loosened a sigh from his lips, and he'd turn to catch up with his escort, ultimately arriving within the main hall of the castle. Where he did see a nearly grown up Gisselle, The Brief memory of their meeting within the confines of the hall way was still a memory he held with some fondness, It was of course an innocent memory but how it <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : was viewed now was played upon the mind differently. The Former Prince of the Ravux would of course bow as was customary to do when within the presence of a ruler. He knew this because it was obvious by the look on her face and the weight pressed upon her shoulders. A weight he knew all to well that she had ascended the throne in place of her mother. Absently he thought to himself that he would not be able to tease her about her poorly given Moniker of Squishy. However the thought brought a genuine smile<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : to the Raven's lips. " Giselle, you look like a grown woman now " he said fondly. -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Gisselle smiled warmly seeing exactly who she thought it was and kept that smile when he was walking up to her and waited for him to come up to her and speak before she would. "And you haven't change a bit Rhys, its good to see you again.." She said as she folded her hands in front of her.... "Its been quite sometime since I have seen you <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : hasn't it? last time I saw you I believe I war a smaller crown.." She said with a bit of a chuckle as she looked around for a moment. "Would you like to sit and have a drink with me, maybe in the gardens or the dining hall? Maybe we can catch up on what each other has been up to since the last time we spoke?" She asked waiting to see if he <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : wanted to go outdoors or indoors. She preferred the outdoors, it was always so nice outside in the evening. She enjoyed the last conversations she had with him so this should be quite interesting, after all it was Rabbit who was pushing her to make friends after all, what better then the Prince of Ravux right? <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : It was good to see her in good spirits, though he could tell by the guard that much had happened, he absently turned his eyes towards the guard as he excused himself to return to post and then allowed his features to shift back towards the young Queen " And yet no matter the size of the crown you will always remain the same heart, tis a good quality to have. " he stepped forward now to close the distance between them. Stopping when he was a good four feet from her person. his hand coming absently upward <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : to his chin in thought. Out or In, it was a question that truly bore little need for thought " The Gardens are fine " He didn't truly enjoy closed spaces, not unless they were wide and open. The Throne room here was grant but in Fiarce the throne room may as well have been the central courtyard. His hand would move from his pocket and with a sway of it he would indicate for Giselle to lead the way. his Deep azure eyes moving about the throne room a final time before he spoke honestly " And I will never <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : change " he followed this with a chuckle " Though, upon my next ash it is theorized I will be reborn as a female " he absently drew his hand to his chin in thought " Though that is still a few hundred years off " -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : She nodded and motioned for him to follow her out into the private garden area, it was nicely lit with torches, there were natural fountains and beautiful flowers all around. She smiled to his comment. "Well I don't see why a shinier crown has to change who I am...only what I do...my responsibilities have grown not my ego.." She said with a <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : chuckle as she continued on looking to one of the maids. "Just a pot with tea for me and whatever he would like." The maid nodded with a smile looking to the gentleman awaiting his order while she spoke out. "My ...mother...has been gone for some time now.." She didn't go into details about what happened with her mother exactly but she <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : continued on speaking out. " Sarkas had vanished a little over a year ago.....shortly after my mother, the seelie court decided that I needed to be on the throne and not leave it empty. Thankfully I had found my father and he is here as steward assisting me with rule. Lady Nim is still here as well. And there have been....a lot of staff <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : changes. Things are predominantly peaceful though, for the time being, my father and his friends have been keeping me and the kingdom safe and under control..." She said happily. "Speaking of my father...he and Lady Nimena are to be married soon. Your welcome to attend the festivities.." Why not, she had danced with him once, he was a good <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : dancer. Nice to talk to also. She wondered where he had been all this time. "So what brought you back here? How are things at home?" <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : -when the pair made it to the garden and his beverage was expected he stopped for a moment and seemed to ponder what he should be drinking. Liquor burned in his stomach, which sadly had the effect of making him appear gassy and uncomfortable wine was not better, Tea he could handle but it tended to evaporate once it touched his lips thus he was sucking down steam and not tea. Weighing his options further he finally turned to the servant awaiting his drink request..." Just ice water please" That likely <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : was for the best, he'd not have to worry about steam or burbs. " I'm sorry to hear your mother left, though I think likely it was for the best " he spoke candidly upon the subject " I am sure the court knew what options were before them " he added " they chose the best they had " he finally allowed his form to seat itself against a structure that could support his weight. " Congratulations are in order then to Lady Nimena and your Father, " he said his voice reflecting some honesty. However as per usual<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : the Prince held a slightly less emotional stand point on all things " If I am still here, It would be a pleasure. " It was actually at the mention of his home that for a moment the usually stoic features of the Raven turned solomb, those azure orbs flicked away for a moment, to take the time to recollect himself and turn his mind to a proper answer. " It was time to leave the nest " he said with his calm regained " Fiarce grows...boring every few years, so I enjoy venturing out " He'd avoid her second <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : query completely and instead offer one of his own " You must be excited for the wedding, what plans have you made for it? " -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : If only her mother had left for the best intentions. She sighed heavily to that. "No...I do not believe it was for the best she left..." She explained with a heavy sigh as their drinks were brought to them. She poured herself a cup of tea and took a sip before continuing on. "Well all thought she had died. It turned out she had joined an <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : organizatioin called the Black Palm....she has been brainwashed into believing that myself and Nim had made plans to kill her, you of all people saw me with my mother, I would have never done anything to harm her.." She said with another sad sigh shaking her head. "My father and some of his friends have found some Black Palm recently attempting<c
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : to infiltrate the castle through means of staff in order to gain closer access for assassination attempts, they were thwarted before anyone was injured, but many are out there in search for her including Kaien who ..I am currently courting but...no word if he still lives or not..." She took another sip of her tea continuing on "Sarkas left in <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : search for my mother to stop her but ended up presumed dead. So I am bound here for the time being, and as far as the wedding goes, I have let my future step mother take care of all the plans so she has her dream wedding. I am just the attendee at this event.. " She said giggling. "Let her be Queen for a day.....lets me rest for a bit.." <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : She giggled again taking another sip moving some of the hair off her shoulders letting it fall down her back. "I am glad you like to venture this way...its nice to get visitors here once and a while. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : "That's an unfortunate situation " He couldn't really imagine such a thing sticking upon someone who was versed in the truth. From what he'd witnessed Gisselle adored her mother, even Nimena seemed pleased by her presence, his features turned thoughtful and eyes moved upward towards the sky. " I'm sorry to hear that Gisselle, I hope you are able to save her from herself " He would not indicate beyond that, he could have offered warning, or even advice that perhaps it would be best to remove her entirely.<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : but that is how he would have handled it. He was not a creature with a heart able to understand others like Gisselle or many others. His heart was Ashen and barren. Fragile if he allowed himself to feel. As past events had told him " I pray for your betrothed safe return then " he mused calmly " And commend you on waiting, for Kaien's return " he was being honest at this point " I couldn't fathom awaiting a possible mates return from death or otherwise " he shrugged his shoulders lightly. Granted there <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : was a particular lack of possible mates within the temple, infact there weren't. Which made his statement suddenly humour to him, a soft chuckle passed his lips and his head turned back upward to the sky " Eladrin is nice, its not far from the temple your shops are stalked. Its a good stepping stone to the rest of the world " He spoke plainly concerning the benefits of stopping here had. " I am also fond of its royal family, and enjoy seeing if they continue to flourish or if they've been removed " he <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : he turned his eyes towards the young Queen. who if she recalled might find this about the nicest thing he could have said concerning her and those whom she no doubt cared a great deal about. -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : "If I knew how to save her from herself and realize the truth I would do so in a hearts beat, but...from what I have been told that is pretty much impossible, Arafina is now known as the Queen of Thieves in the Black Palm, ...I didn't know my mother had such skill as stealth and...the ability to kill without batting an eye, the mother I knew...<c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : used to have a heart of gold, I am still trying to figure out what transpired to turn it so black.." She said as she folded her hands on the table lost in thought for a moment till it was broken at the mention of Kaien. "He is not a betrothed just yet, simply a courtier....we haven't discussed moving that far ahead...though I hope he returns <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : in good health, I just hope he wasn't taken by the Black Palm like Sarkas and the others, I pray you don't run into that lot, rumor has it they are quite the ruthless bunch, an assassin group of sorts.....though I do not know much of their history, I hear they are fairly known for many deaths of the royal kind. " She said unfolding her hands <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : and taking another sip of tea smiling about her shops and what not. "Are well stalked shops are thanks to Felgrande Village, they have brought a lot of imports from many places in the north, the village is run by Damien Blackheart, a rather eccentric individual to say the least, but friendly none the less. And I have a Lady Drizztren who runs <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Greenlief who has brought a lot of goods from the south and west as well. So as far as prospering monitarily, my people are doing rather well and both parties have brought lots of jobs into Elm Dorei due to their exports. Everyone seems very happy thus far, though I could be wrong...then again I cannot please everyone no matter how hard try, <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : so I just work on pleasing the majority.." She said with a chuckle taking another sip of her tea. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : " It is a common saying among the Ravux, that you cannot judge a flame by its color " he raised his hand upward and let his fingertips wiggle just a bit, the other hand would follow however it would move to the tips of his fingers and begin to pluck each finger of the leather glove from his hand. When finally free of the leather the Ravux would summon the beautiful azure and obsidian flames that burned deep within him. It was a rather beautiful thing to see, and how they moved and circled about his hands <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : it could lull one into the belief it was a gentle flame. however with a mere brush of his hand over the stone beside him it would blacken and fracture. " Everything can kill Gisselle even you " he turned his eyes towards the girl " you just choose to be better then that " closing his hand would effectively cut the connection of the glamour form he held and the flame beneath it. ultimately the glove would be replaced and pulled until it suited his hand like a second skin " But beyond such sadness aside, <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : I am sure there is a way to bring her back to her normal self. " He would turn his focus now to the information provided names, Blackheart and Drizzten he didn't know either creature but then he was not the most social of creatures. " you do what you can, the happiness of others does not depend on the ruler, you are only a part of it. The rest is choice " he shrugged his shoulders again gathering the ice water that was finally delivered to him. " -end-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : She nodded listening to him while taking another sip of her tea speaking out. "I would only kill if I am under the threat of being killed, but in my position normally I am not the one having to do the killing that is what the guards are for, but then again I am learning to handle my own slowly but surely in the case I would have no other <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : choice." Watching those blue flames was a good show to see indeed but she tried not to get overly excited about it. Rhys was a very interesting man, he was the only Ravux she had ever known and he was always polite for the most part, considerate and insightful. He seemed to have a lot of knowledge about the realms and how people work. "I <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : know when you last saw me I was in a shell of sorts, I am still trying to learn not to hide behind it at times. Hard to break old habits. Coming out of the shell though I have realized most people aren't as scary as my mother had made them out to be. I have met a lot of interesting people and races in her absence that I probably would have <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : never been able to do before. I know not everyone is good, but not everyone is evil as my mother portrayed them to be." She said taking another sip of her tea and with a light sigh set her tea cup down. "The only thing I want is to just keep this realm peaceful.....if I can just accomplish that then I will be happy. So far all is quiet, but <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : for how long is another question to ponder. Even though I try not to think about it too much and take it a day at a time, I still cannot help but wonder.." She explained as she continued on. "So am I only going to see you just once every few years...or maybe more often so we could have more of these garden night conversations? " She asked <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : curiously with a warm smile on her face. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : " Sometimes a fledgeling has to leave their nest and see the world as it is Gisselle, If not for your mother's absence you would still be waiting to view the world from beyond your hatching " he offered her a small smile with that bit of wisdom. " I am sure you will have no issue keeping the peace " he offered absently drawing his focus from Gisselle to the garden around them " I would say that I am hopeful you never have to experience putting someone to death with your own hand, but there is no true way<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : of knowing how it would effect you. " he was actually going over the scenario in his head. how would it truly affect the Chaste Maiden Queen. She held some of the same qualities he had when he was first hatched, but then he was also bred to be a warrior as well as a leader to his people. Chosen out of a clutch of a hundred because he was the last to hatch and the only one to do it on his own. He was dispositioned towards apathy, whereas the Elf not so much. She'd be ruined for a time, and likely return <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : with guilt weighted upon her shoulders. " nevermind, Do not kill anyone....you'd be ruined " he said after a few moments. It was now she chose to bring up his visits. He thought to offer an excuse or a way out of the topic. But didn't his focus shifted back towards Gisselle and his shoulders raised slowly " Nothing keeps me in Fiarce, nothing Keeps me Here. when the itch to spread my wings comes...I cannot say I won't take to the skies " he glanced upward for a moment. As if the itch had already come <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : " But at least for now, I am here, and intend to stay for a time " his gloved hand raised upward to absently pluck a strand of hair from his head, once removed the hair would become a large obsidian shade feather. He'd give it a casual wave side to side then let it go to turn to ash in the wind " besides...I'm molting " -end-
¤Vala¤ : Vala had taken some time away from the kingdom to go and see her own, There had been problems that had arrived since he had gone in the first place. They needed to be dealt with in a timely manner, After she had dealt with business she had found her way back to the Kingdom of Eladrin whom a nice young queen who needed experience ruled. This young High Elf would make her way to the gates out front of the castle, She would look to the guards and scoff at them but said nothing to them. The female would <c>
¤Vala¤ : lift up the sides of her black and red dress as she walked on towards the castle, She had done her best to avoid the common folk and bums walking about the street's. The woman would keep a keen ear and eye open for any thieves about the area, She would smile happily as she closed in on the castle door's and area. When she was stopped at the door's by Gisselle's guards she would speak up to them in a calm and well mannered tone. "I am here to see the queen, The last meeting we had didn't go so well. We <c>
¤Vala¤ : were interrupted and I very much didn't like that, So I have took it upon myself to see her once more..." The queen of a different land waited patiently but with a scowl in a way, One would say it was like a resting expression that laid waste to her face. <e>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : "Well since you plan on staying for a time I could have a room set up for you here at the castle.? We have plenty open.." She explained as she saw a guard coming to her. She blinked and watched him bow before speaking. "Apologies for interrupting your majesty, but Queen Vala has arrived again and wishes a word with you..." Gisselle nodded <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : and spoke out to Rhys. "Seems we have company..." She said with a chuckle. Indeed their last meeting didn't go too well, but she really didn't like the way this Queen was treating some of the staff, it wasn't very nice in her eyes the last time she saw her. "Send her this way....there is enough tea and what not for one more.." She said with<c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : a chuckle as she looked to Rhys. "I think your going to like to meet this woman...she is very eccentric.." She said with a warm smile. As the guards were bringing the other elven Queen to her vicinity she waited patiently taking sips of her tea before standing up at the womans arrival after the guards escorted Vala to where her and Rhys were.<c
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : "Welcome back your majesty....let me introduce you to Prince Rhys Ravencrest of Fiarce.." She said pointing to Rhys as she spoke out. "Rhys this is Queen Vala Amanessera of Eaerlann...: There the introductions were out of the way and she was surprised to see her this late. "Your traveling late within the realms....without an escort?" She <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : asked curiously wondering what the urgency was. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : It was rather strange to be so openly offered hospitality within any realm, but mostly because he never really tended to stay long enough to accept. Rhys actually contemplated the offer bringing his hand absently upward to his lip letting his finger tip toy with his lip briefly. awaiting her to finish her statement, but sadly the opportunity never came. The Guard who arrived and offered information of a visiting royal dignitary caused his head to cant in curiosity. those Azure orbs turning towards Gisselle<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : curiously. Usually he'd found within the court the word eccentric meant one of two things, its definition or the person had qualities that were disliked, but you were forced to deal with them because it was proper. This was one of the many lessons he never really learned. When he was upon the throne and the eccentric nobles came forward he cast them out, typically done by his own hand and for reasons he was more then happy to list. This however was not Fiarce. Introductions were made and the Ravux' only <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : real response to the nobility was to straighten his stance to look less relaxed and give a mild movement of his head in greeting. Find a bird, and ask it to bow, and usually they didn't 'unless of course you coaxed such an act' " A pleasure " The only words that slipped his lips as he was introduced properly with his full title. He really should correct that at some point, but then he was born with such a title and while Fiarce might have fallen. He was still the last of its nobility. Perhaps he would <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : take to calling himself Lord High Emperor Ravencrest, it had a nice ring to it...but was a mouthful and he deemed it...unsatisfying. -end-
¤Vala¤ : The young elf woman had made her entrance with the guards while Gisselle had already made introductions, She would smile to the Prince and offer a hand to him as a greeting, It was open palm facing down and not outreached completely. She would walk up to the male's side while looking him into his wonderfully blue eye's, Her own sapphire blue gaze met his own. "As the young queen has introduced me, I am Vala Amanessera." The woman would then look to Gisselle and smile softly, The creature would speak to <c>
¤Vala¤ : her as well. "I do hope your rat problem was solved?" The queen was referring to when that young boy back at the throne room, She wasn't pleased with how some commoner's and lower citizens of the kingdom were free to do as they pleased within the castle but she wouldn't voice her opinion on the matter fully anyways. "I would like to speak with you more and perhaps get to know you, As well as this nice young man of Nobility." The would giggle slightly as she would turn her sapphire gaze back upon Rhys.<e>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Apparently the other Queen was waiting for Rhys to kiss her hand. She kind of chuckled on the inside but didn't display it outright. At least Rhys was being nice and she was at least being cheeky with him it seemed. Hopefully not too cheeky she thought to herself. She raised an eyebrow at the rat problem and didn't know how to respond to <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : that for a moment before speaking out. "Children will be children no matter their status....sometimes they listen into grown up conversations simply just to learn to speak as grown ups....I do not blame them for their natural curiosity.." She said not really needing to explain herself if she didn't want to but she was being polite. "Well <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : you are more then welcome to get to know me if you wish, I have been told by a few that I need to make more friends anyhow." Then again she wasn't sure how far this friendship would go, they both seemed to have a very different outlook on people below their station, while Gisselle didn't care of a person's status rather their demeanor, Vala <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : here seemed to be of the complete opposite, if you were not royal, you were greeted with an upturned nose and a backside. Gisselle normally didn't get along with the uppity types, but she would humor this one, she was being polite with her, Vala couldn't be all bad, She had to cast her judgments aside and at least give the woman a fair shake<c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : it was after all the right thing to do. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : The Ravux lived differently then most creatures, affection and touch were reserved only for mates and fledgelings, thus when the woman came forward with her hand outstretched. Rhys would stop and stare at it for several long moments. As a credit to Rhys he was doing everything he could not to insult the woman by asking her outright why she was showing him her hand, and what interest it was supposed to bear to him. his lips pulled into a thin line and finally the Ravux raised his hand upward and pat the <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : the woman's hand lightly with the tips of his fingers, " A pleasure..." he repeated again " Why are you showing me your hand? " he raised his brow slowly and studied it again for several moments before stepping back. Only stopping to turn his focus towards the ground when rats were mentioned his head canting to the side briefly " I see no feces...she must have handled it long ago " When the situation was brought to more light he'd raise his brow slowly " Is that what you call those small things that your<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : kind birth? " he frowned " I thought they were called children..." he blinked and turned towards Gisselle " It seems I have been ill informed I apologies I may have offended some of the local children by not calling them by their proper terms..." his frowned deepened and he'd step away from the visiting queen raising his hand to his chin and pacing back and forth in thought. " OH! " he said finally turning towards Vala. " Yes, I remember...Customs and what not " he said finally walking over to the woman <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : he'd take her hand in his own bringing his other to rest gently over it " I apologies...but I am not seeking a mate currently..." He gave her hand a tender pat " But I appreciate the offer, and should I decide to bear mixed young, I shall look at you as a third possibility upon my list of those who have already offered. " -end-
♥Jíll♥ : In this day age and time it was not uncommon to have dogs as well as cats within the main hall or even throne room. be it to eat the scraps that fell from the normally bountiful tables of those that feasted and hearkened, or to keep the local pest population down. Of course such came in all shapes and sizes..Obsi under the cunning and believable guise had been watching..for quite some time, not minutes or hours, but days. Nothing more nothing less, just vigilant and attentive on current situations as>
♥Jíll♥ : well as affairs. It served a greater purpose, even though the results of her infinite patience had not been rewarded just yet. All in good time, she was never in any rush, mistakes could happen if you were prone to flights of fancy. The feline would perhaps be spotted and then again maybe not, because it looked awfully insignificant. Mottled grey come black fur, in its prime, but showing signs of evident scraps with the local cat population, patches of fur missing, with one tattered looking ear. It sat >
♥Jíll♥ : there, font paws close together, looking quite regal, but otherwise none interested, its ears going in different directions. The mannerisms of Obsi in this guise was flawless, but not so much so that it would warrant un-needed attentions in its direction. She had been listening and watching quite attentively. What was unfolding came across as one of those television soaps, she had the misfortune of watching, when in another realm and dimension. ~Your father is your mother, I never loved you and I just ran >
♥Jíll♥ : over your dog~ well that was the energy here was it not. Obsi was humored, Giselle was doing all that she could do, playing the cards they had been dealt, then there was Rhys..who was recognized almost immediately. Not many words had been exchanged between the two, but the fire heart comprehended that they had been of significant station in world between. Then you had the uppity high elf there, who Obsi contemplated upon as she brought a paw up beginning to preen its self eyes closing in a lazy fashion.>
♥Jíll♥ : at what age did high elves have that broom shank inserted up their orifice, certainly high elves did have a certain degree of self importance about them, but this one...Maybe the shank had been inserted side ways, and such was the cause the woman strutted around the way they did. Regard of their haughty nature about their age and blood lines, in Obsi`s eyes they were never too old to be taught a lesson. Attentions went down to the grass, there was something of interest there. The moggy picked what ever it>
♥Jíll♥ : was and trundled on over to the high elf. Dropping what ever it was at the womans feet. A ill fated rat, fatally wounded and still twitching `meww` was the cats reply and then trundled of in the other direction tail aloft. One rat down..one hundred billion more to go<e>
¤Vala¤ : Vala would look to Gisselle after she had spoken about children being allowed to roam and learn from adult's, She would nod softly to her in understanding though when it came to Royalty speaking to one another it wasn't the case in her kingdom or how she was raised. The female would then look to the male when he patted her hand gently and blinked a little, Then he spoke up about the birth of elves being called rat's...This made her twitch a little and become applaud at the thought of it, She would narrow<c>
¤Vala¤ : her gaze upon him but it would soon come to her closing her eye's when he spoke about her offering herself to him. "Tch...I am not offering myself to you...It was merely a gesture of hello...in which in some kingdoms and royal families they would kiss the hand of a fair maiden..." The creature would then open her eye's once more, Though it did sort of make her happy to know he would consider her if there was a chance of something more. Though it would have to wait until bonds and friendships were made, <c>
¤Vala¤ : She would also have to learn other creature's customs and way of living. "Well I suppose we all have some thing's to learn...but we can't rush them upon people...As for the children being in the presence of grown up's...I suppose I can understand." The female elf would then finally take a seat next to Gisselle and Rhys, Her eye's now wondering around as she then suddenly heard a mew of a cat. That feline had just dropped an actual rat on her feet, With a slight hiss and a kick of her feet she sent the <c>
¤Vala¤ : damned thing flying back at the cat as it scampered off. Though she enjoyed having cat's and other animals around it would seem this one was more intelligent and was most likely listening into their conversation, Vala would regain her composure and pour herself some tea to drink.<c>
¤Vala¤ : <e>*
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : Oh yes the confusion was rife on his face, kissing the hand of the fair maiden seemed to just go over his head and he was of course attempting to understand the term, mean while it was obvious that his antics had brought some form of discomfort which only made him wonder more on how he could make this situation a bit better. His hand moved upward and into the length of his hair. Thoughtfully he gazed up into the night sky and briefly cant his head to the side. " Ravux, do not kiss, the flesh of another<< "
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : ..." he said casually " Affection, is not something..." he paused " It is much to much to explain and I am doubtful you would want to understand the customs of a dying breed that no longer exists outside its soul prince " he waved his hand absently and turned his features now to the cat that mewled for attention. his brow would raise slowly and he'd lean just a bit forward to study the creature, thoughtlessly gathering it in his hands and lifting it up to his lap. He knew this cat, its flame was similar <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : to that of one he'd met just before the world breaker, broke the world. " Hello Kitten " he mused absently stroking his hand across the length of the cats back " She likes you " he said finally " It was a gift...you asked for a rat, she gave you a rat. " he frowned a bit " Though I suppose you were referring to rats. " he chuckled softly -end-
♥Jíll♥ : This was not a good predicament to be in, the ground dropping out from under the feline creature and paws trying to clutch onto it, all to no avail. Obviously the feline was not used to such close contact and would protest, the stiffening of its lithe frame, ears flattening to its head, a deep growl reverberating from its chest. Though it did not hiss nor scratch bloody ribbons from the one who had so rudely lifted it up. Now she really had to act her part, and being in such proximity to Rhys was a test, >
♥Jíll♥ : just because of what he was. Bastard. Thankfully the creature was put down upon his lap, maybe a place of envy given the fact Vala came across as laying it on thick. Oh Obsi had no issue in extracting some sadistic manner of attack like cats did upon the ones they deemed foe. With cats either you were a friend an acquaintance a work college or an enemy. Rhys was not a foe, perhaps an acquaintance. Peers up at him having turned around, tail twitching, to show is agitation. Just by the felines manner it came>
♥Jíll♥ : across as unpredictable, but it would sit there, watching him watching her. eyes narrowing briefly, A cat doing such a thing was indication of reassurance. Heck if he called her kitten again...But that was what she was..well a grown up version of one..The feline was not comfortable enough to start up what it had initially begun and start preening its self, To those watching this occurrence, then it would portray the male had a way with wild things..There was nothing what so ever to donate that the feline>
♥Jíll♥ : was more than that, just a moggy that had seen better days..experienced in the ways of hunting<e>
¤Vala¤ : Vala would quirk a brow at the feline for a moment before turning her gaze upon the male as he spoke, She smiled softly and nodded once more in understanding. "I see, Well that is most unfortunate." The woman would sip her tea lightly before placing it back upon it's small saucer, She would then listen to what else he had to say but this time it was about the cat. "Hmm...I suppose, Though I really didn't ask for a rat per say...Was merely talking about children and other people interrupting a conversation<c
¤Vala¤ : between two Royalties..." The woman would pick up her tea cup once more and take another sip but this time it was a bit longer drawn, She would then set it down and look to the cat. "Though the cat probably has seen better days...She is still a gorgeous feline." The elf would speak in a gentle tone, The woman would blink softly before shifting in her seat to get a little more comfortable. "Hmm so what bring's you here Rhys, Do you seek another to revive your dying breed?" She would play off of what they<c>
¤Vala¤ : had talked about earlier, Since he was so fond of thinking that's what she intended in the first place when offered her hand to him.<e>
Fɛɳгίг : -= He was sitting in the inn in town or one of them anyway. Basically relaxing. He had taken a few odd jobs here and there mostly security work for caravans and the like, he was not overly worried about cash flow that was just not something he concerned himself over. He was currently in the act of enjoying what ever the special was and listening>
Fɛɳгίг : to the general rumors going on around him, nothing overly exciting or even considerable. So it was back to pondering which job to take he had a few options available to him, the carvan jobs offered the most but they tended to be tedious and often times boring, course the few minutes of shit were fun. well in a sense of the word anyway. Eating >>
Fɛɳгίг : was done in a almost mechanical manner. so he enjoyed what he could and did what he enjoyed. =-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Gisselle would stay silent for a moment as she just listened to the two speak letting Rhys speak for himself on ....certain matters as she looked to the cat. She kind of stopped herself from giggling as she watched the cat's agitation while being petted. It was indeed a gorgeous feline as she held her hand down to see if the cat would come to <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : her so she could pet her. Meanwhile as she waited she listened to the two some more and heard Vala ask about him seeking to revive his dying breed. She did her best to stop herself from blushing as she decided to divert the subject to another topic. "Rhys just came here to visit the shops and say hello, we are friends from way back, it is a <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : rare occasion that I get to see my Ravux friend. Their customs are much different to ours.....some are hard for most elves to understand, some of them even myself, but they are his...." She said with a warm smile, to each their own she thought to herself as she continued on. "Anyhow, I was telling Rhys a moment ago that my father is getting <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : married soon to the Lady Nimena here at the castle...not sure of the exact date, but I extend to you the same invitation as I did him...it should be a rather grand affair..." She explained to Vala as she still would glance to the kitty on occasion wondering if she was going to be able to pet the feline...she hoped so, the cat seemed to have a <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : bit of personality on her. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : Amazingly the Raven was more then apt at communicating with out needing to ever speak a word, the way he moved his hand and finger tips they were not random, he was spending time musing to the flame within the cat. However he'd soon give in, not because he didn't believe he could do it. but because that was all he needed to show the familiarity between them. He continued to stroke his hand across the creatures spine with out much concern that she'd claw him. If she did he'd accept it as if she were a cat.<<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : " My reason for being here is Gisselle " he said calmly bringing his hand from the cat to allow it to jump to Gisselles lap if it deemed it desired to. His features turned thoughtful for a moment and his head cant to the side. Gisselle taking the initiative to answer his question for him and go further to explain the differences between his culture and others " Its as she says, I am merely here to visit a friend " he'd turn his focus upward from the cat and glanced towards Gisselle " Yes that reminds me, <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : you will be requiring an Escort to the wedding yes? " his brow lifted slowly " I should think there is no one better to keep me from causing issue then you Gisselle, if you remain unattended by your desired courtier then please consider me as a close second " he turned his focus towards Vana " And to answer your next Question I am the last of my kind and no others like me will ever exist. " -end-
♥Jíll♥ : Well what was a moggy supposed to do, with all this attention and compliments. The extension of hand from the queen would not go ignored, stretching its front forward, its little wet nose would sniff at that hand, inspecting it taking in what was offered, not just physically but on a none verbal level. So many levels of communication, oh yes the queen was in a position, prone to those who were keen on besmirching her from the throne she sat upon. The cat pressed the side of its head to that hand,>
♥Jíll♥ : eyes narrowing in a feline smile, its front paws resting on the very edge of Rhys knees, main frame lithe and stretched to the max, then its back end would give a little wiggle, muscles coiling bringing its form back over just enough to be able to leap from the mans lap and into Giseselles. Toe the cat there was something that the feminine creature that was of interest. As to what that was..well that would not be made clear..not yet. Peering up at Giselle `meew` it would utter pushing its head against the>
♥Jíll♥ : very same hand, it had previously been petted with. As for the fire within the feline creature, that dark lotus, it was on simmer, kept at bay because of the role he felt befitting to play for the time being. It amused Obsi though if she was she meld into her humanoid form, that rumors would run a mock a scantly clad fem fatal draped over the queens lap...HAH. For now she was content to express in the best way she could that the feline was here to stay..was ok with human contact..but only to a certain >
♥Jíll♥ : degree, still the tip of her tail twitched..just not as much as it had done before <e>
¤Vala¤ : Vala would look over to the queen in a fit of surprise, She would blink and sit there for a moment in silence before finally speaking. "I have just recently come to these lands...And you are inviting me to a wedding?" The woman would sit there and think to herself for a short moment, She had crossed her right leg over her left. "I suppose I could come to the wedding, Though to me it would be rather unheard of inviting complete stranger's to the event." The elf would then look to Rhys before speaking to <c>
¤Vala¤ : him, Her tone mellow and gentle. "I see, Well as you have stated...She is already being courted or am I mistaken?" The creature would cant a head to the left, She would hold a straight faced expression. "Why would one be so bold to escort M'lady to such an event...where as her courtier should be the one to do such a thing?" The woman would then blink before straightening her head out and looking to Gisselle once more, She had let out a soft yawn. "Do you have a spare room I could possibly retire in?" The <c
¤Vala¤ : woman was getting rather tired due to her long travel to get here, She would speak up once more. "I'd also like a personal bathing house to use at my Leisure if I may request such a thing." The woman would sit there and wait for a moment for a response.<e>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : -= He padded through the doors of the castle, jaws splitting wide as he gave a yawn, considering this and that its eyes moved over the entrance scanning across the guards. Claws scrapped against the flooring as he gave taste to the air, tracking down specific tastes in the air. Ah ... interesting... he turned and began to travel towards the >>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : locations of certain individuals, two where well known ... one was more so then the other. So yes in a sense curiosity did spark his travel. ~here ...kitty ... kitty ... kitty ....~ it was always a game with them, one that usually ended with a energetic chase. He lifted his head up as he looked towards Gisselle, and a cat and a pair that he >>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : did not know. Well such as was the case. He moved over and hunkered down beside Gisselle with a yawn staring at the cat. with a lick to muzzle and very sharp teeth. =-
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Gisselle turned to to Rhys and nodded. "My courtier is still on mission with the Black Palm....if he does not return in time for the wedding then you are more then welcome to escort me.." She said softly and smiled as the kitty jumped in her lap. She could tell the feline only liked to be touched on her terms so she was cautious as she <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : started to rub along her spine and against her cheek on occasion listening to Vala before speaking out. "I know we are...estranged, but your not exactly a stranger, I have met you once before....and it is you m'lady who said you wished to talk to me more and visit my lands more often, so I decided to extend the olive branch and show you how <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : Eladrin does some of their festivities.." Everyone was invitied, the nobility, the gentry and more then likely the rabble. She turned her head to see her other metal kitty coming up besides her and she smiled. "Long time no see kitty? Have you been running with Izzy? How is she?" She asked Kitsune and turned to Vala when she asked for a <c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : place to rest. "Of course, I do not want you travelling alone at night, I am sure you are skilled at combat, but it does not make it any less dangerous....my ladies maids will escort you to your personal chambers, and they all come with private bathing chambers.....you will be in the fourth floor towers you will love it there, wonderful views."<c>
Ǥῖȿȿέȴȴέ¤ƊᾶгᾶѕϮгίӿ : This Elven Queen was the biggest diva she had ever met but she wasn't going to say it outright as she continued to pet the feline in her lap while all of this was going on enjoying the softness of her fur, she was indeed a pretty kitty. <e>
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : There seemed to be a gathering of strange creatures from the Cat, to the Metal Beast, and the Elf Queen. Truly Why did it have to be a metal Cat? It was shiny, and Rhys was suddenly lost to the world as he stared in awe at the creature that moved from one point to the next. The most unique noise passed over his lips a cooing sound that only a raven could make. Ultimately it was Giselle who brought his focus nearly away from the newest arrival to the group by responding to his question " Lovely " But as <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : the conversation went on his focus lifted towards the Elf Queen and his brow would raise slowly as he considered her question and how he intended to answer it " I apologies...." he frowned and brought his eyes towards Gisselle then back towards the other Elf and finally he'd loosen his breath and speak " Gisselle has remained a friend to me even though at one point I was very crude and rather brash in my attempts at bedding her " he stood slowly " With proper courtship, and treatment I believe were the <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : terms she posed upon me " he slipped his hands into his pockets " Had she not done that I would have not made what I consider to be my only friend " he glanced absently to Vera " that being said I should think my desire to escort my friend to the wedding should be something of little reason to question unless of course your looking to find gossip " he shrugged his shoulders slowly and turned his attention back to the metal creature " I should depart...before I am tempted..." his hand moved absently to <<
Януѕ°Яаvзиcяeѕт : his chin and he'd turn about to make his way inside " IF she bothers you Gis, let me know and I shall make ash " -end-
♥Jíll♥ : It was not polite to turn down the extension of hospitality. Negotiations and kinship came under different forms and levels after all. So when Giselle offered invitation to the High elf strumpet, and then was on so many levels, questioned. To add insult to injury the practical stranger asked for bathing quarters as well as a room..Ohh how Obsi would of reacted if such had been said to her and it was her place to speak. Yet alas here she was being petted, the cat becoming a little more content, but rather >
♥Jíll♥ : vigilant still. What ever the moggy had heard was enough for its ears to play flat against its head again, before the presence of the Kitsune to come into view. A deep growl as if provoked tongue licking its maw, like cats did when they were nervous. The display was not because she was, but to put across that certain individuals in that room aught to be just as vigilant as she when it came to the rather large fox. As Kitsune came to lower his form to the side, in close proximity, rise would one paw as if >
♥Jíll♥ : tempted to swat at its face. He was in her personal space after all. Body language of the kitty was pressed back away, in a defensive manner, though eyes would become thoughtful, as if subjecting its self to wondering as to who this creature was..all shiny and formidable..Something that could possibly warrant surprise was to occur next. From Gisselles lap would that feline spring, pushing its weight down upon the queens lap to give it that leveridge (sp) Landing beautifully upon the kitsunes head. a>
♥Jíll♥ : dangerous move for sure, but it was becoming a little clear that the moggy and the over grown fox thing knew one another..to such a degree that the cat turned around a few times before laying out..paws draped over the front, almost obscuring Kitsunes visage. <e>
¤Vala¤ : Vala would politely bow to Gisselle before turning her gaze to Rhys, She had heard the last little bit of what the male had said. "Oh you will hmm?" Through narrowed sapphire eye's Vala would stand looking rather peeved at the male, She would fold her hands in front of her allowing her dress to touch the dirt. "I would like to offer you the chance to try my dear, Though now wouldn't be the best of times since I am trying to learn and grow accustomed to other's way of life...I am also trying to make <c>
¤Vala¤ : friend's not enemies...but I have no issue with making those as well if that is what you seek..." The woman would then growl under her breath and then proceed to follow the maids to her room that was kindly offered to her from the queen of these lands, It wouldn't be wise to go to bed angry or upset for that matter but she was too tired and needed rest. In the morning she would apologize to the queen if Gisselle had the time to spear, Being a queen after all was a bit of a chore. "Good night M'lady, <c>
¤Vala¤ : feline and...Fox...cat...thing?" The woman would blink and speak before heading off.<e>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : -= He shifted slightly as a cat jumped upon his head considering a for a few minutes before he let out a sigh, ears twitching against the sounds. Such things where becoming common place, still she was a rather mangy looking example of her breed. The consideration of tilting his head and dropping her to the ground and cleaning her off... after >>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : all ... such considerations where just well ... on par for the course. on second thought ... he tilted his head to the side, if the cat fell it would be captured by a paw, and then proceed to get cleaned by that rather odd looking tongue, ~cant have flea's ... ~ that thought brushed against the cats mental facilities. Yes they did know each >>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : other, No it did mean they always got along but that was to be expected, well ... in public anyway, what went on while he was away well that was a different matter "busssy...." he responded to Gisselle's question to whether he was off running around with Izzy, she was a good friend but they often had seperate jobs and missions of their own. After>
Kїtşunέ¥Blądέşíngέя : all each of them had their own games and missions, and he was currently enjoying his current job. =-
