Chapter 12: Overture
Deryk O'hara: blinks. "Ah, you're Zyggy's friend. Come out of the door and make yourself comfortable. We've got lots of places you can explore. I'll have someone call for you when that is going to happen."
Ravena Blackwind : turned her head slightly to watch an absolute blur of motion whiz by. She shrugs and returns her focus to Deryk.
Deryk O'hara: smiles. "Devin always runs fast. It's probably why he eats so much."
Scarlett Clover: blinks slowly as she comes out of the bookclub room and sees a very naked aura in the doorway.
Ravena Blackwind : glances over and gives a smile as she sees Scarlett Clover.
Ravena Blackwind : "It seems the person I wanted to meet today is fortuitously available."
"Girlfriend, but yes." she corrects, a little pointedly, but not offended. She nods as she's instructed, going to take a look around at the library.
Deryk O'hara: smiles. "Bonsoir, Kaasan! This one says she's here for Hasu's removal."
Scarlett Clover: nudges Devin and waves, then nods to Deryk. Her eyes STARE HARD at Lake. "Not dressed like that she's not."
Devin Grey: smiled and wiggled his ears in greeting. "Hello, Miss Scarlett."
Deryk O'hara: smiles warmly. "Dress code is not my forte."
Ravena Blackwind : "Deryk, pray excuse me. I'm going to go see Scarlett about a research project."
Scarlett Clover: "I don't know this person or what they have to do with Hasu."
Devin Grey: "Hello, Miss Mizuki," Devin greeted.
Mizuki Akiudo: hugs Scarlett tight, "Love that dress on you."
Mizuki Akiudo: "Hi Devin!"
Scarlett Clover: "Thank you!"
Mizuki Akiudo: "Looks like you're in for a busy night. Let me know if I can help, okay?"
Ravena Blackwind : calmly approaches Scarlett but waits for the other woman to recognize her.
Devin Grey: "Hello, Miss Ravena."
Scarlett Clover: "Greetings, Ravena."
Ravena Blackwind : smiles at Scarlett Clover. "You're the person I was hoping to meet tonight. I have a research challenge I could use your help with."
Scarlett Clover: perks up. "Color me intrigued! I would love to help however I am able."
Ravena Blackwind : "Fantastic!"
Devin Grey: stared up at Deryk. "You're as bad as Master. I'm going to need stilts soon to reach you two."
Lake Wuldenne : taps her outfit, switching to a flowing dress rather than what she was wearing. "Sorry, I just came off from a shift at my job." she says, a little anxiously. "I am Lake Wuldenne, Painter, Dancer, and girlfriend of Zygana. And you are Q, the person I met before. Good to see you again."
Ravena Blackwind : grows more excited, though she visibly restrains her enthusiasm. "Do you remember the strange water books from last fortnight?"
Deryk O'hara: "Zyggy mentioned her before. She's the one that helped her with Hasu before."
Deryk O'hara: smiles. "My name is Deryk, but I understand the confusion. I am normally with him."
Devin Grey: flicked his attention to Ravena, ears lowered slightly.
Scarlett Clover: "Indeed, I do."
Majordome Sokhor: Majordome Sokhor bows courteously to Sofi Neillo .
Deryk O'hara: calls out. "Bonsoir, Lady Sofi!"
Scarlett Clover: "Devin and I found quite a bit out from our trip."
Ravena Blackwind : "I've encased the books in a field of magic that repels aether. This has made them dormant; but, it's also made them rather difficult to examine. I'm curious if you know of books or methods yourself on how to research such hazardous materials by developing tools which can enter and exit such dangerous spaces and remain useful."
Lake Wuldenne : "'Helped' is a strong word... I probably made things worse. I...did last time, as well." she says, looking down off to the side. "Apologies for the confusion. I'll...go find a seat."
Devin Grey: moved to follow Sofi.
Scarlett Clover: widens her eyes. "Wait, I--" She looks between Mizi and Ravena, then steps just a tad closer to Ravena to speak in a very hushed whisper.
Sofi Neillo : sways her tail, as she reaches up for a book from the romance section. Her ears are perked with interest, as she looks over the cover with a quiet hum to herself.
Mizuki Akiudo: frowns
Devin Grey: cleared his thraot and smield. "Hello, Miss Sofi. I...um..." He pulled a small piece of paper from his pocket. "i made a list of book that might help you. I hop you don't mind. There's a few that have meditation stuff, too. I hear that can help." He hel the paper out, nervously.
Ravena Blackwind : raises an eyebrow at what Scarlett just whispered to her. While a bit shocked, Ravena's body language is very intrigued! With a nod, Ravena conjures a business card. "This is the address for the Blackrose. It's not a tavern at the moment; but, my research laboratory is located there. I invite you to come over and we'll see what we can learn together. I only ask that I am present for ward maintenance and in case of any emergencies."
Scarlett Clover: takes the card and looks it over. "Absolutely. We can work out a day and time. I'd rather not be alone with those books, just in case." She looks to Mizi, then to Ravena. "I think it best to have you both at the ready should something happen, if that's acceptable?"
Ravena Blackwind : "Very. Safety is paramount."
Ravena Blackwind : conjures another card and offers it to Mizuki.
Scarlett Clover: "Are you available to body guard and aid should my theory be incorrect?"
Ravena Blackwind : "There's a doorman of sorts - G'lado. If you show these cards, he will know for certain I invited you personally."
Scarlett Clover: "G'lado. Thank you. I am very much looking forward to this!"
Mizuki Akiudo: takes the card and flips it over a few times in her hand, "Of course, Letty. Not letting anything happen to my wife."
Ravena Blackwind : "As am I."
Ravena Blackwind : "With that settled, I think I will take advantage of the time here to actually relax and enjoy a good book. Already this is feeling like a good evening."
Ravena Blackwind : taps her hat, which vanishes in a puff of pale blue flame.
Mizuki Akiudo: "Aww...bye pretty hat."
Ravena Blackwind : "Oh, I can bring it back."
Scarlett Clover: snickers slightly at the vanishing hat. "I get rid of mine in here as well. It can be a bit cumbersome."
Ravena Blackwind : snaps her fingers, and the hat reappears!
Mizuki Akiudo: giggles, "No no. Reading while wearing big hats is super annoying."
Scarlett Clover: "It is a very lovely hat!"
Mixuki Akiudo: "That's what I said!"
Mizuki Akiudo: "We have excellent taste in hats."
Ravena Blackwind : "I can tell already I am in good company."
Ravena Blackwind : chuckles warmly as her hat vanishes again.
Scarlett Clover: "If you'd like any tea or snacks while you relax, please let us know, too."
Ravena Blackwind : nods. "I will. For now, please excuse me."
Ciceria Zatannis : peruses a statuette of a Meracydian goddess. This one will not fit into a hat she thinks.
Devin Grey: shrugged and blushed a little. "I... I understand what it's like. Just a few years ago, I had trouble controlling my ice and caused a lot of trouble on accident.
Scarlett Clover: "Anything you require assistance with?"
Deryk O'hara: smiles. "You've been busy, hm? With the water."
Ciceria Zatannis : "Actually I do have one question you can help with... which one of you is an expert on ancient ruins?"
Devin Grey: smiled. "I can gather them if you want to stay and read the romance."
Scarlett Clover: "Ancient ruins?" She looks over at Mizuki. "Well, she is in charge of artifact recovery, so I would definitely say Mizuki."
Sofi Neillo : S-so... you're a-aspected like I a-am? Or... you w-were? I don't mind f-following. I don't want to p-put a lot of w-work on you, after all.
Ciceria Zatannis : "Would you kindly, summon her for me."
Mizuki Akiudo: grins at Deryk, then nods, "Mmmhmm. It's simmilar to the..other water. Came from the same place I'm thinking."
Sofi Neillo : My n-new conjury t-teacher got permission to u-use a porxie to f-fix my aether, so I'm hoping th-that will help with th-the ice part.
Scarlett Clover: "My love, the person in the hat over there would like to speak to you about ancient ruins. I thought since you're in charge of relic finding you would be better to speak to on this subject."
Devin Grey: nodded and motioned for Sofi to follow. "I still am, to a degree. I find ice easier than fire. I just have better control now. It took a little while, and I still have some trouble now and then, but it's not as bad as it was."
Deryk O'hara: nods. "Well.. keep working. You'll figure it out." He steps back and smiles, not wanting to interrupt.
Mizuki Akiudo: nods to Scarlett, "Okie doke. Derky! I'll tell you more later, okay?"
Ciceria Zatannis : "Ah. You must be the expert they were talking about."
Deryk O'hara: groans. "That nickname makes me sound like 'jerky'." He then smiles at Scarlett. "How are you feeling, Kaasan?"
Scarlett Clover: pats Deryk on the shoulder. "I have to say, Musuko..." She beams, trying out the term of endearment. "I am feeling the best I've felt in years, truely."
Scarlett Clover: "The tea you and Mizi created is absolute perfection for my health."
Mizuki Akiudo: steps up beside Ciceria, "Hello again. I guess expert applies. Something about ruins and artifacts?"
Deryk O'hara: smiles warmly and nods. "I'm glad. I try not to worry about you, but you know me. I worry about everything."
Mizuki Akiudo: "And sometimes nothing!" she calls over to Deryk.
Deryk O'hara: chooses to not raise to his sisters bait.
Akiudo: "Ahem. Sorry bout that."
Ciceria Zatannis : "That is correct. I have been looking for someone that has an ear... err horn in this case to the ground."
Scarlett Clover: nods. "I know. But really, I am doing the best I have in a very long time. The golden hair color is really growing on me, too!"
Deryk O'hara: chuckles. "You do look rather nice as a blonde. Though, I thought you looked good before too. With the green and purple." He shrugs. "I like a lot of colors.. makes sense for an artist, non?"
Devin Grey: grinned. "I learned thaumaturgy. Well... I was supposed to learn, but it never really stuck... Also, I'm pretty sure my teachers were trying to keep me around to study and disect me." He shrugged as if that was normal. "Anyway, it took a little independent study and a lot of practice, but I finally got it down. Though, now I prefer using blades instead of magic. And most of my magic is healing now..." He paused to pull a couple of volumes from the shelf.
Majordome Sokhor: Majordome Sokhor bows courteously to Lyriah Karnelle .
Mizuki Akiudo: tilts her head, curious, "It's been a little while, but I'm always happy to explore new ruins, and sometimes old ones."
Deryk O'hara: smiles at Lyriah Karnelle . "Welcome to Between the Lines. Looking for something in particular or would you like to just browse?"
Qaelemont Drauculoix bows courteously to Ravena Blackwind .
Ciceria Zatannis : "Alright then. I am looking for someone that knows where Azys Lla is... that kind of info is on the hush-hush it seems."
Sofi Neillo : lays her ears back. "To s-study and..." Her voice trails off to offer a couple soft words to Menphina. She watches the bookshelves and eyes the books that were on the list. "Th-that... might be... a l-lot like being hunted f-for sport..." Her tail curls around her leg, drooping there.
Lyriah Karnelle : brushes herself off. "Well you see, a friend of mine talked me into joinin a book club. Iwas just checkin' where I need to go."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Bonsoir, madame. Ça va ?"
Deryk O'hara: beams at Scarlett. "Book club is your baby, non?"
Ravena Blackwind : closes her book and looks up at Qaelemont Drauculoix. "Apologies. I was rather engrossed! Hello Q, I'm doing well. Better than well, actually. Scarlett has agreed to work with me on a project."
Deryk O'hara: smiles. "My mother would be happy to talk to you all about it!"
Scarlett Clover: "Welcome back, Lyriah!"
Lyriah Karnelle : grins wider. "Hi. I guess I'm earlier than I thought."
Scarlett Clover: "Book club is actually not quite ready to begin yet. I'll have an announcement posted, but it will likely be the last Wednesday of the month."
Devin Grey: smiled. "It's okay. I had no idea, and Master saved me." He turned to leap over the bannister without thought. "The rest are downstairs....oh, you chould probably use the actual stairs."
Lyriah Karnelle : "Oh!"
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Pas probléme," he assures Ravena with a warm smile. "Trés bien. Ah bon? Quoi projet ?"
Lyriah Karnelle : 's cheeks turn pink.
Scarlett Clover: "I'm still revamping. But I love the enthusiasm!"
Deryk O'hara: sighs. "Devin.. don't do that."
Lyriah Karnelle : "Well that's a bit embarrassing. I guess I was a lil too excited."
Sofi Neillo : Th-that was dangerous, M-Mister Devin.
Mizuki Akiudo: frowns, "Seriously? I've heard about it but as to where it actually is..." She shrugs a shoulder, "I've never really researched it."
Sofi Neillo : Y-you could get h-hurt doing th-that.
Deryk O'hara: ruffles his hair. "You have to act like you weren't raised in the woods, at least while we're open. Use the stairs."
Scarlett Clover: "Oh, please don't be embarassed! It gives me a good kick to get on it. I actually very much appreiate the check-in!"
Lyriah Karnelle: Lyriah Karnelle smiles at Scarlett Clover.
Devin Grey: landed lightly and popped back up to his feet. "Sorry, brother." He looked at Sofi. "I'm okay. I jumped form higher places when I was little."
Deryk O'hara: nods. "He did, I'm sure. He forgets sometimes."
Devin Grey: leaned into the touch and leaned up on his toes to kiss Deryk.
Lyriah Karnelle : "Well I'm glad I could offer that in my blunders. The book searching part is still open I take it? I'll take a look around where I couldn't last time."
Deryk O'hara: "He's fine though." He then smiles at Devin and rubs his ear for a moment.
Lyriah Karnelle : "Thank you again~"
Sofi Neillo : I... w-was raised in th-the woods, too... Well... um... I r-raised myself there, in the Sh-Shroud.
Ravena Blackwind : "Do you recall the strange books discovered in your stacks which you left in my care? Scarlett and I believe we have a method to safely examine those books to see what they contain. I'm very excited to get started."
Devin Grey: "You're too damn tall..."
Scarlett Clover: "Absolutely! we are open to browse and even sit and read, relax or study."
Qaelemont Drauculoix nods to Ravena Lyriah Karnelle nods to Scarlett Clover.
Majordome Sokhor: Majordome Sokhor bows courteously to Kai Hafvik.
Deryk O'hara: smiles gently to Sofi, ignoring his brother. "I'm sure that was very tough on you. I bet you can climb every tree in Hingashi, though."
Scarlett Clover: "Welcome back, Kai!"
Majordome Sokhor: Majordome Sokhor bows courteously to Ichiban Koshinuke.
Kai Hafvik: squints at Majordome. He then bows politely. "Of course."
Scarlett Clover: "Hello again, Koshinuke!"
Sofi Neillo : shifts her weight and hugs the book to her chest, again. "W-well... No. I d-don't really climb t-trees, not s-since lightning s-struck one I was i-in."
Ichiban Koshinuke: "Good evening."
Kai Hafvik: "Hello, Miss Scarlett. I hope your evening is going well."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Trés bien. I look forward to learning what you discover. Mon apprenti has been here prowling about searching for clues aussi."
Deryk O'hara: blinks. "Oh goodness! I hope you weren't hurt! That is quite a scary situation."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "I went to Gubal."
Ciceria Zatannis : "Well I am not surprised at all. You see I've collected a few tomestones that have barely decipherable data on a certain laboratory ruin that contained remnants of proto-chimera... perhaps it is rather a dark path to take."
Scarlett Clover: "I was just telling Lyriah that the Bookclub is still under revamping for now. It will likely resume the last Wednesday of the month. I'll have fliers up." She beams. "Evening is going much better knowing I have three people returning for bookclub!"
Ravena Blackwind : nods. "Oh? Anything productive from the visit? Or was it just the usual mess of demons and discarded books."
Sofi Neillo : shrugs. "J-just a burn, b-but it's been a f-few years."
Deryk O'hara: nods. "Well, I think you're very brave for facing that."
Majordome Sokhor bows courteously to Peach Nehai .
Kai Hafvik: "No rush, of course. I...should probably get back into the habit of actually reading." He looks back. "Any recommendations, Captain? Koshi?"
Lyriah Karnelle : stares down Kai. "Yeah. It's not up yet."
Deryk O'hara: bows. "If you will excuse me."
Scarlett Clover: "Welcome back Pelzie. Welcome new patron." She smiles.
Majordome Sokhor bows courteously to Pelzie Laroo .
Devin Grey: nodded sagely. "It's hard to live in a place that's always trying to kill you. The trees are mean, but they leave me alone now."
Deryk O'hara: grins. "Bonsoir, mon ami! Come inside!"
Pelzie Laroo : wanders in quietly, her hand still on the door when she hears a familiar voice.
Deryk O'hara: bows to Peach and smiles. "Welcome to Between the Lines. Come on in and get warm."
Sofi Neillo : It w-wasn't the trees th-that was the p-problem. I felt p-pretty safe at Urth's Font, b-but... the storms w-were... are still r-really scary.
Scarlett Clover: "If you three are looking to relax, I recommend the fiction section. Romance specifically, with the love-based holiday coming up."
Deryk O'hara: tilts his head. "Is she with you, Pelzie?"
Kai Hafvik: tilts his head thoughtfully. "That's true..."
Lyriah Karnelle : clears her throat. "Yeah? Romance huh?"
Ichiban Koshinuke: tapped at his mask in thought. "I could use a touch of romance."
Pelzie Laroo : was looking around for something or someone. Hiding from them, more like. "Huh? Who's with me?"
Scarlett Clover: "The first bookclub will definitely be about love stories and sharing romantic poetry, etc."
Scarlett Clover: "That's the spirit!"
Qaelemont Drauculoix: flutters his gloved right hand in a dismissive gesture. "Merde... there's always demons et discarded books," he scoffs. "It's more of what *wasn't* there that's the issue," he tells Ravena. "Records of tides sans la lune. Instruments which read pressure waves mais no explanation for them."
Deryk O'hara: smiles. "Forgive me, I thought you two came in together. Would you like to just browse or did you come in for someting particular?"
Lyriah Karnelle : "Then romance it is."
Scarlett Clover: "Right this way."
Peach Nehai : "Perhaps maybe could I ask where I could find a section that might be insiteful to living an adventurous life?"
Mizuki Akiudo: shakes her head, "From what I have read, and it's pretty suspect reading, it's a dangerous trip. Floating and surrounded by some kind of Aetherochemical storm."
Ravena Blackwind : rubs her chin in thought. "Fascinating..."
Pelzie Laroo : wanders off, checking corners as she moves.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: shakes his head with a frown. "It makes no sense. I found no celestial records nor signs to suggest these events."
Devin Grey: "Right! The rest of the list." He headed to the stairs. "My parents didn't let me out in the storms. They said it was dangerous. I suppose it's because I liked climbing to high places." He smiled, ears wiggling. "Do you like high up places?"
Ravena Blackwind : nods. "Concluding that the information we seek is not in the Gubal library."
Ravena Blackwind : "Though, now that gives me a fun thought."
Lyriah Karnelle : Thank you
Majordome Sokhor bows courteously to Malo Jinjahl .
Deryk O'hara: thinks. "Well.. that would depend on what you need specifically. If you're looking for sciences for things, that's upstairs, and to the left. If you need geography, that's downstairs, under the large fishtank. History is there too.. There are also books on the arts, theology, social.. um.." He thinks. "We have a brochure if you would like to see?"
Sofi Neillo : nods. "I d-do. I like the v-views." She gently toys with the edge of the book, careful not to damage it or even risk that. "Wh-what... was it l-like to have... p-parents like th-that?"
Kai Hafvik: "Any...recommendations?"
Ravena Blackwind : "The Gubal Library was designed as a prison of sorts for the books that we have. If Scarlett and I can examine the books properly, I'll see if there are any markings linking your leaky books to the great library."
Peach Nehai: Peach Nehai seems lost in thought.
Pelzie Laroo : Q seems busy, she notes. And.. *he* isn't here. She takes this opportunity to start pulling books and sit down with them.
Ciceria Zatannis : "You've heard right. Seems that the Ironworks and Revenant's Toll in general have been mum about it as well... I say it exists somewhere and perhaps I should try and hire an airship to look for it myself."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "I don't think there's a connection. The information I found is that there is *something* out there... something... *deep.*" He says the final word in a low, hushed voice.
Ichiban Koshinuke: looked to the corner, a hand caressing against a horn while he thought more contemplatively. "Risqué pages turn-Whispers of silk and forbidden-Midnight cheeks burn pink" he toned out with a small wave of his fingers in the air as if painting down a scroll. "A haiku of night's bliss" he hummed to himself, going off to peruse.
Peach Nehai : I do believe maybe perhaps history then! I am only just learning how to exsist on my own and I am trying to be a better treasure hunter!"
Deryk O'hara: nods. "I can lead you to the section. Follow me, please."
Kai Hafvik: slides a hand over his face. He can't go anywhere with this big green man.
Peach Nehai : TThanky so so much!!
Lyriah Karnelle : eyed Koshi out of the corner of her eye. "That the haiku you're supposed to blow us away with?" she asked, letting her fingers dance over spines of books. May the shiniest cover win.
Kai Hafvik: "That does sound like something I might be interested in actually. I've always liked keeping up on youkai stories."
Mizuki Akiudo: "I would suggest a crew of capable fighters...if the rumours of chimerical experimentation can be believed, who knows what monstrosities are there, and possibly still active."
Peach Nehai: A question springs to Peach Nehai 's mind.
Scarlett Clover: "I quite enjoy novels about spirits and yokai romance as well."
Deryk O'hara: smiles. "Here you go. The whole section is history on the whole star. At least what we could get for the public stacks."
Peach Nehai: Peach Nehai nods.
Ichiban Koshinuke: "Might I say, it were not myself saying a haiku would have you out of your boots in glee."
Peach Nehai : How wonderful! Is it alright if I spend my time reading here and making notes?
Scarlett Clover: "Haunting Adeline' is another that's quite captivating, especially if you enjoy an enemies to lovers trope."
Deryk O'hara: nods. "Of course. There are plenty of places to just relax and read. Take your time. If you want to borrow a book, or buy one, just let one of us know."
Ciceria Zatannis : "Hmm. Well it's seems I am back to my first solution."
Peach Nehai : I will most certainly! Thanky so much for helping me!
Ichiban Koshinuke: "Enemies to lover?..." his head turned away. "...a guilty pleasure admittedly."
Lyriah Karnelle : lifted an eyebrow. "My my, Kai not giving you enough attention?"
Kai Hafvik: "I've heard it's a popular situation to read about. Or at least, Koshi tells me so."
Peach Nehai: Peach Nehai beams at you.
Deryk O'hara: bows. "I wish you luck in your searching!" He smiles warmly and then heads upstairs.
Peach Nehai: Peach Nehai looks around.
Ravena Blackwind : "That makes two of us."
Mizuki Akiudo: "I'm sorry. I wish I could be more help. Nobody likes to talk about it, and certainly don't like to write about it."
Lyriah Karnelle : 's grin widened. "Awe I'm glad to hear you two are getting along so well. Someone's gotta keep that guy occupied, he's got weird hobbies."
Ciceria Zatannis : "Of course. Perhaps you can tell me if I can borrow books on certain subjects instead?"
Kai Hafvik: is going to start an enemies arc with Lyr AND Koshi at this rate. "Maybe I'll stick to the classical romances. And the souls stuff."
Deryk O'hara: smiles. "Sorry about that. How have you been?"
Mixuki Akiudo: brightens up, "Oh! Of course! Literally what we do here!" She pauses, "Literal..in a Library, full of literary work." She giggles,
Pelzie Laroo : watched for a moment before approaching, almost looking guilty. "I've been fine. Fine fine. Better than fine." The answer comes just a little too quickly.
Lyriah Karnelle : "You callin' Kai your pet?"
Devin Grey: "It's not always easy." He moved to the next section. "Trust has to be earned, but also you can't keep your walls up so much that he doesn't have a chance." He didn't have to climb the shelf this time, but he did have to stretch to reach one of the books. It slipped out of his fingers and fell to smack his head. "Ow..." He muttered more out of habit than actual pain.
Pelzie Laroo : "Have you been well?"
Sofi Neillo : A-are you o-okay?
Deryk O'hara: arches a brow. "You don't feel fine. Are you really ok?
Ciceria Zatannis : "Alright then. Would you kindly point me to the front desk or where I need to fill out a borrowing form?" pulling out a fountain pen from her coat pocket.
Pelzie Laroo : makes some kind of pout. It's been a while, she forgot there were those here that could read things of one. "I would be if I could find the right book."
Sofi Neillo : shifts her weight, following closely behind Devin. "H-he seems like h-he means it th-that he doesn't want to h-hurt me... But, my other f-fathers were... the o-opposite. Especially a-after Mother e-exiled me, wh-when I was a k-kit..."
Mizuki Akiudo: "Sure! It's downstairs. Follow me please."
Lyriah Karnelle : "I mean," she stole a glance over her shoulder. "I hear some fancy folk like to keep rabbits as pets. He doesn't have to change to a cat or a wolf to satisfy the title."
Pelzie Laroo : "Maybe I could bother you for a hand?"
Deryk O'hara: chuckles. "Well.. I do have two hands. What can I get for you?"
Pelzie Laroo : hesitates slightly and straightens up. "I need something on vampires. Specific ones. Malkavians, if there's anything recorded on them at all. Even fiction."
Pelzie Laroo : "I need to.. to know more."
Deryk O'hara: thinks. "We have some role playing books on those. You know.. for the game."
Lyriah Karnelle : returns to her search for a book cover. She plucks one from the shelf and glances it over, nodding to herself.
Devin Grey: smiled and wiggled his ears. "Takes more than that to hurt me." He held out the book. It was clear he had been hurt far worse bt the number of scars on his exposed skin. He shivered a little, but shrugged it off. "Maybe get to know him a little more? Like...lunch! Everyone likes food, right? Go have lunch and talk about it. About him and you and let him know that you have had bad experiences before."
Pelzie Laroo : tilts her head, "Game..? Could you show me these role books?"
Deryk O'hara: wonders if she had spent too long around Dru, but doesn't actually say anything.
Deryk O'hara: nods. "Of course."
Ciceria Zatannis : follows as instructed. "Good. I've had a chance to peruse your library beforehand so I have found a few volumes that I'd wish to take." she lists down four books pertaining to objects tainted by the void, old and dead religions, studies on fauna, and a picture book depicting the twelve in compromising attire.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: had fallen into a silent stillness. Not moving. Not speaking. Not breathing. Abruptly he turns as if on gimbals, tracking toward Devin.
Scarlett Clover: "Hiretsuna."
Ravena Blackwind : chuckles. "And there he goes. Good to see you Q." Ravena returns to her book, smiling.
Lyriah Karnelle : "Erm..." Lyriah glanced up. "Means sexy. Intimate. Uh.... Y'know."
Scarlett Clover: grins, recalling the word. Does this bun know words for lewd or indecent in every language?
Sofi Neillo : takes the book and nods. "R-right. I could invite h-him to the academy I w-work at to f-fix something to e-eat for him." She lays her ears flat. "But, wh-what if it's j-just... the same a-all over again?"
Lyriah Karnelle : "What she said."
Deryk O'hara: trails his claws through the section before pulling out the White Wolf book. It has a large V on it and he hands it to her. "It seems that is what one of the clans is called, that you can pick from to play."
Ichiban Koshinuke: held a hand up the mouth of his mask, looking between the two. "Oh my.."
Mizuki Akiudo: writes down the titles, "Name please?"
Pelzie Laroo : watches the section Deryk went to, skimming the titles near where his hand goes.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Do you feel it," he asks quietly, standing slim and poised, sharp as the one of the rapiers he prefers.
Pelzie Laroo : "This white wolf, are there more? Or is it just the one?"
Ciceria Zatannis : "Ciceria of House Zatannis." she answered confidently.
Scarlett Clover: "So you have the hiretsuna scale for romance novels. Vanilla meaning none, just a romance story. Spicy meaning, it has descriptive scenes in such manner."
Ravena Blackwind : glances up to Q. "Not really, no. But, it's not my library."
Deryk O'hara: looks up then.. sensing trouble. "I.. I'll be right back.." He nods and points to the shelf. "There's a whole list of them. Just look for the V."
Deryk O'hara: approaches Devin. "Brother.. are you ok?"
Pelzie Laroo : "Th-thank you.." she says as he steps away.
Ravena Blackwind : looks down at her book, then back to Q. She can hear the commotion building around Devin. "I'm never going to finish this chapter..."
Devin Grey: 's grip tightened on the book and he didn't release it. "Um... one second. This isn't the right one..." His gaze is focused on the book.
Deryk O'hara: blinks.. and then looks to Sofi. "Pardon. I think he's having a moment." He then heads back.. toward Qaelemont.
Ciceria Zatannis : "Thank you for your service."
Devin Grey: "Brother, this book..."
Deryk O'hara: looks to Qaelemont. "Master.. he needs help."
Sofi Neillo : blinks and slowly retracts her hand, hugging what she already has in her arms back to her chest. "O-okay?" Her ears shift from merely laying flat to pinning back. Her tail curls up around her and over her arms since she can't hug it at the moment due to her arms being full.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: murmurs to Ravena. "There's *something* there... here..." He gives Deryk a faint nod. "I'm not sure I want to interfere just yet..."
Deryk O'hara: holds his hand out. "Let me have it. The book."
Deryk O'hara: assumes it's going to be the same situation as before.
Ravena Blackwind : says to Qaelemont Drauculoix, "he's got Deryk and Mizuki with him. I'll remain on standby if you want my help."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: gives Ravena a tight smile. "Tojourns, mon amie."
Devin Grey: pulled the book back and hesitated, looking at Deryk. "What if..." His nails dug into the leather of the cover.
Deryk O'hara: narrows his eyes, just a bit.. and insists with his hand. "Now, brother. It wasn't a request."
Sofi Neillo : shrinks back without taking a step back, dragging her fang over her lower lip. She's starting to swiftly look concerned... and a bit fearful.
Devin Grey: stared at Deryk for a looooooong time then slowly held the book out to Deryk, though his grip tightened on the tome.
Ravena Blackwind : murmurs, "interesting. Posession or Compulsion..."
Majordome Sokhor bows courteously to Telural Noykin.
Deryk O'hara: is stronger than Devin, and has authority over his brother, and closes his hand around the book to take it from him, forcefully if he has to.
Sofi Neillo : finally backs up a few steps to watch the scene unfold, sheltering the books in her arms like they're as fragile as glass and are in danger.
Telural Noykin: Vath Nimbleblade made there way down the stairs, there chitinous feet clacking against the wood and then the stone tile as they entered the basement
Deryk O'hara: looks to Sofi. "Desole, mademoiselle.. I don't mean to scare you. I'm trying to protect him."
Devin Grey: shrank a bit and flinched, releasing the book like it had tried to bite him. "S-sorry, brother." His ears pressed flat to his head and he stared at the book, as if he wanted to take it back.
Ravena Blackwind : politely gestures to Telural Noykin. "Over here."
Sofi Neillo : R-right... Um... I...is he o-okay?
Telural Noykin: "*click click* You have need of me?"
Deryk O'hara: takes the book and shutters a moment.. before taking a breath. "Yeah.. he's fine. You're ok, yes?" He looks to Devin, still holding the book.. one he wouldn't let anyone touch now.. but not for the same reason.
Ravena Blackwind : says quietly to Telural Noykin, "Devin touched a book, and something is exerting a force upon him. Deryk is assisting directly, while we remain on standby if we're needed. You can get a good view yourself from here as well, or choose another position of your preference. But, what's going on is over there."
Ravena Blackwind : gestures to Deryk O'hara.
Scarlett Clover: "Anything interesting happening down here?"
Mizuki Akiudo: reaches for Scarlett's hand, "Not really. That person was asking about Azys Lla and I couldn't help much with the location. Told her about the dangers and..she borrowed some books and left. How're you feeling?"
Devin Grey: started to reach for the book once more. "I'm okay..."
Mizuki Akiudo: looks into Scarlett's eyes when she asks.
Deryk O'hara: backs up. "Nope, not this one. Find a different book tonight." His tone kind, but firm. First boy pulling his rank here.
Telural Noykin: "*click click* I see i think i will get another view that is not covered then."
Devin Grey: shrank down a little more and even raised his chin to expose his neck, but even while he showed submission, he still focused on the book and his hand strayed toward it.
Deryk O'hara: turns away. "This is for your protection."
Deryk O'hara: comes closer to Qaelemont but doesn't approach. "I can seal it."
Sofi Neillo : M-Mister Devin?
Pelzie Laroo : delves deep in the book in her hand. When she finds what she wanted, her nose wrinkled with distaste as she read. It wasn't just her imagination then..
Scarlett Clover: "I'm feeling quite well tonight! In good spirits as well."
Scarlett Clover: "The tea is definitely working!"
Devin Grey: stared after Deryk, but his ears twitched toward Sofi. "Hmm?" He blinked as if coming out of a dream. "Huh? Oh, where was I?"
Telural Noykin: Nimbleblades mandibles clicked away as he thought to him self as he looked over the scene, he was no magic man so just held there station for the time being.
Sofi Neillo : F-finding... a book f-from the list you wr-wrote for me?
Deryk O'hara: watches Qaelemont and waits. "Master.. what would you like me to do with this? It's not safe." He.. wasn't safe, but that wasn't something to talk about here.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Mon amie... do you think you can contain it ou should I try another warded box?"
Mizuki Akiudo: nods, "Good good." She smiles warmly, "Your appointment didn't show up tonight?"
Devin Grey: "Right! And about your father. Well one of them." He wandered after Deryk without thought. "If he doesn't understand that you're the one in charge of how the relationship goes, then give him the boot and cut him off."
Scarlett Clover: "It seems not. Zyggy's friend that tried to help is here but she is not."
Ravena Blackwind : offers her hand to Deryk. "Let me have the book. I'll see this one to Blackrose."
Sofi Neillo : Um... w-well... He's been th-the only nice o-one. ...The o-other three and the r-rest of the t-tribe sort of, um–
Deryk O'hara: blinks at Ravena and laughs. "After what this did to Devin? Are you mad?"
Sofi Neillo : trails off rather than finish her comment.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: side-eyes Ravena.
Mizuki Akiudo: "Strange...." She shrugs, "Another time I guess."
Ravena Blackwind : nods, then looks back to Q. "Deryk is in full control. I recommend another containment box."
Mizuki Akiudo: looks over at Peach, "Did you find everything you were looking for?"
Qaelemont Drauculoix nods to Ravena Blackwind .
Deryk O'hara: blinks. "Your emotions make no sense to me sometimes, mon amis."
Peach Nehai : I believe so! I made so many notes but I seem to have found a word I am not quite sure what it means…
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "I'll fetch one. Merde... I'm going to have you charge some with dynamis, Deryk," he tells the ginger as he glides away with a look of consternation upon his face.
Ravena Blackwind : "A fascinating tome. I wouldn't want to touch it ever."
Mizuki Akiudo: smiles up at Scarlett, "What's the word? I'm sure one of us can get it."
Deryk O'hara: nods. "Of course, Master. Whatever you need."
Deryk O'hara: growls softly at Devin. A warning to back up.
Devin Grey: smiled and nodded. "Then drown them."
Sofi Neillo : Wh-what?
Peach Nehai : "Surre-.... Surreptitious!
Deryk O'hara: blinks. "Devin.. you're not talking like yourself. Stop it right now."
Deryk O'hara: "You're scaring her."
Scarlett Clover: "Very secret, is the meaning!"
Sofi Neillo : watches Devin, her ears vanishing into her hair. She is very scared... and just when she was finally not afraid of Devin.
Peach Nehai : "Thanky so much!" That clears up so much!
Sofi Neillo : I-I–
Scarlett Clover: "It's often found in romance novels to describe sordid affairs."
Mizuki Akiudo: giggles, " 'It's a secret' would be a funny response."
Deryk O'hara: looks over to Sofi. "Ignore him. He's been afflicted."
Deryk O'hara: "Master, he's speaking like someone else."
Peach Nehai : "I see!!
Ravena Blackwind : "Devin. Do you need to take a break?"
Peach Nehai : " I do believe that I can now use some of what I have learned in practice, maybe! However..."
Deryk O'hara: nods at Devin. "Or a fucking time out.."
Peach Nehai : " May I return at a later date to do some more studying?!"
Devin Grey: blinked and tiled his head. "I wasn't part of a tribe, do I don't know the politics..." He turned to Ravena. "Huh? No, I'm fine. I'm just getting books for Miss Sofi."
Mizuki Akiudo: smiles warmly, "Of course!"
Deryk O'hara: sighs. "You just told her to drown someone."
Ravena Blackwind : "In the middle of the hallway, with Miss Sofi scared?"
Deryk O'hara: "That's not like you."
Peach Nehai : Thanky so so much!!!
Scarlett Clover: "If you need any help please let us know, too. We are always happy to help with studies!"
Mizuki Akiudo: "Thank you for visiting!"
Pelzie Laroo : has a disgruntled look as she closes her book, sitting it in her lap. Furrowed brows soften into a pout as she starts to listen. Who was being drowned? That could be.. Interesting.
Peach Nehai : "I look forward to my next visit!!"
Mizuki Akiudo: "We will too!"
Qaelemont Drauculoix: returns with a dark mahogany box inlaid with silver. There is an iridescent sheen of patina on the silver. Carefully, he sets it on the floor and pulls off his right glove. "Dame Blackwind, attend," he tells Ravena as he carefully traces a pattern along the silverwork and the lock clicks open. He opens the box fully, revealing the midnight blue silk lining and nods to Deryk.
Scarlett Clover: "Have a good night."
Peach Nehai : "I hope you all have a wonderful evening and that this week brings you MANY reasons to smile!"
Devin Grey: frowned. "I...did?" He turned to look at Sofi. "I'm sorry. I meant to say you should drown them."
Peach Nehai : "Goo'bye for now!!"
Mizuki Akiudo: "Thank you. Good night!"
Ravena Blackwind : breaks off from being Deryk's impromptu shield to attend to Q and the box.
Deryk O'hara: places the box inside, closes it, and seals it with a golden lock that will only open for himself.. or Ravena.
Ravena Blackwind : "Oh I like that! I might have to get one for myself. Prettier than the ones I have at home."
Deryk O'hara: sighs and is now free of the book, moves to Devin's side. "You just did it again."
Mizuki Akiudo: acts perfectly innocently while Scarlett is distraced by the painting.
Devin Grey: "I meant to say disown..."
Deryk O'hara: looks to Sofi. "He doesn't mean it. Someone is making him say that.."
Deryk O'hara: nods. "That one is better."
Ravena Blackwind : "Shall I get this far from here as swiftly as possible?"
Qaelemont Drauculoix: makes double sure by resealing the ward on the box, delicate fingers again tracing a pattern across the silver inlay until the physical lock clicks shut. "All yours," he breathes to Ravena with a nod.
Ravena Blackwind : takes the box. "Then I shall excuse myself early. Pray forgive me, I shall send word when I'm home."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: Qaelemont Drauculoix bows courteously to Ravena Blackwind .
Devin Grey: lowered his ears and leaned into Deryk. "Sorry..."
Deryk O'hara: rubs Devin's shoulders and kisses his head. "It's ok."
Sofi Neillo : watches Devin, though her gaze does drift toward the stairs. "I-I... think I f-found enough books. I, um, I sh-should go and r-read... wh-what I already h-have here." She drags her fang over her lip, again. "Th-they're-- The t-tribe's gone n-now. My friends h-helped."
Mizuki Akiudo: "Away for the evening?"
Ravena Blackwind : "Sadly, I can't stay Mizuki. Business calls. I'll trouble Scarlett for snacks another time."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Ça va, chaton ? Mon petit ?"
Mizuki Akiudo: nods, "Thank you for visiting us!"
Deryk O'hara: can feel her emotions flickering.. fear.. sorrow.. and he closes his eyes..
Ravena Blackwind : "Please give her my regards. I look forward to you visiting my laboratory."
Ravena Blackwind : "Also, Devin will need friends."
Mizuki Akiudo: "Me to! Love a good labratory." She frowns, "Needs friends?"
Ravena Blackwind : "Aye."
Devin Grey: lookd at his shoes. "I...understand. You have the list. You can come back at any time to exchange the ones you finish for the rest."
Ravena Blackwind : "He's downstairs with Deryk and Q. Let Sokhor mind the door for a bit. I have to go."
Mizuki Akiudo: nods, "I'll bring him a snack."
Deryk O'hara: rubs Devin's back, using the same calming fog to calm his brother too. Comfort.. happiness.. Safety.
Ravena Blackwind : nods. "Appreciated."
Mizuki Akiudo: "Thank you."
Deryk O'hara: feels a rebuttal of his dynamis against Sofi and smiles a bit. "You have nothing to worry about here, I promise."
Mizuki Akiudo: "Devin?" She holds up a huge cupcake to Devin, "Snack?"
Deryk O'hara: looks up at Qaelemont. "I was going to ask you something.. but given what happened, it seems stupid now."
Sofi Neillo : dips her head to Devin and takes a few careful steps toward the stairs. Her gaze drifts to Deryk. "Th-thank you. I'm g-going to go r-read back u-upstairs, in c-case I find a r-romance I haven't s-seen yet."
Deryk O'hara: nods and smiles. "Enjoy, mademoiselle."
Devin Grey: pressed his ears so hard against his head they disappeared into his hair. Does the temperature drop around him? Then theres a cupcakes and all is well. He beamed at Mizuki and took the offering. "Thanks, Miss Mizuki!"
Deryk O'hara: chuckles. "Food motivated as always."
Scarlett Clover: "Everyone ok down here?"
Ravena Blackwind : But yeah, the point is Ravena will use traditional transit methods to limit her use of aether and teleportation.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Quoi ?"
Mizuki Akiudo: nods, her work here done. "Devin just needed a snack."
Deryk O'hara: nods. "We are now, Kaasan. Ravena took the book, and Nee-chan brought Devin snacks."
Deryk O'hara: shrugs. "I saw our star globe was missing.."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: Qaelemont Drauculoix smiles at you.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Ahh, oui. Did you see the artifact Dame Blackrose sent? Trés magnifique, non ? I rotated it into storage to put the pendulum on display. I should rotate some of the paintings aussi..."
Deryk O'hara: nods. "I just.. that globe was for our bonding.. and.. I started overthinking.. and.." He figits with his sleeve again.
Mizuki Akiudo: holds back ALL her comments.
Scarlett Clover: tilts her head, listening curiously.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: gives Deryk a gentle smile and softly squeezes the man's hand. "Je sais, mon petit, et it's carefully stored et will be on display again. Mais it'd be churlish of me not to display the gift Dame Blackrose sent me for Starlight."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: gives Deryk a wry smile. "Not that I celebrate it, yet it is one of her favorite holidays."
Deryk O'hara: nods and smiles, feeling a lot better. "Maybe.. we could put the star globe in the Observatory?"
Devin Grey: did a magic trick and made the cupcake disappear in a single bite. He wagged his tail briefly, then went back to being melancholy. "I scared Miss Sofi, I think. Can you check to make sure she's okay? And...tell her I didn't mean to frighten her?"
Deryk O'hara: hugs Devin. "She knows you didn't mean it, brother."
Mizuki Akiudo: nods, "If she knows you at all, she knows you didn't."
Devin Grey: nodded and turned to snuggle into Deryk and Qaelemont. "Are all the books cursed now?"
Pelzie Laroo : murmurs to herself, just listening off to the side. "So there's not going to be a drowning?"
Mizuki Akiudo: "Hope not. That one lady borrowed four of them."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Oui, I'll do some rearranging up there."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: Qaelemont Drauculoix smiles at you.
Deryk O'hara: "It.. noticed.. Me."
Deryk O'hara: "I don't think it likes that it can't affect me."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "I wasn't close enough... mais I felt... pressure."
Mizuki Akiudo: looks at Deryk, "Well, you don't appear wet, so that's a good sign."
Deryk O'hara: chuckles. "Thanks?"
Scarlett Clover: "Marked... Hmm."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "We'll take care of the wet later."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: said it with a perfectly straight face.
Deryk O'hara: nods. "I don't know how else to put it.. It was almost like.." he then chokes and goes red. "I hate you.."
Mizuki Akiudo: snickers
Qaelemont Drauculoix: is innocent. Perfectly innocent.
Devin Grey: was about to say something, then he turned completely red and squeaked out. "What?"
Scarlett Clover: "I wonder if there's a way to trace the mark."
Mizuki Akiudo: "Bathtime for the boys!" She laughs.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: pats Devin on top of the head then rubs his ears gently.
Deryk O'hara: "ANYWAY.." He sighs. "It was like it looked.. right at me. I felt.. like the world was going to crush me for a moment.. but then it passed when my dynamis flared. I guess the low amount of aether I carry wasn't enough for it to affect for more than a moment."
Mizuki Akiudo: "Maybe if it's a recognizable marking...like from a language or a regional magic?"
Deryk O'hara: shrugs. "I think it was just.. it will remember me."
Devin Grey: leaned into the touch. "Miss Sc--Letty," he totally remembered to call her that this time. "Did you tell Master what we found?"
Scarlett Clover: shakes her head. "It's been really busy, I haven't had a chance until just now."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Skulking about in Gubal, aussi, mon amie ?"
Scarlett Clover: looks at Deryk, her eyes sparking a massive theory behind them. "Wait..."
Scarlett Clover: "It is drawn to aether, yes?"
Qaelemont Drauculoix nods to Scarlett Clover.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "As we've observed thus far."
Devin Grey: tugged at Qaelemont's sleeve. "Master, I think... I'm going to call it an early night." Sad catte is sad. "Is that okay?"
Scarlett Clover: looks at the four of them. "I have none. But I can siphon motherloads and put it into other things...."
Deryk O'hara: kisses Devin's head. "I have a stuffy you can cuddle up with. Or you can call Chongus."
Scarlett Clover: "What if I siphon an enormous amount of aether and put it into something to attract it? Make aetherbait?"
Deryk O'hara: blinks. "Like a crab trap."
Scarlett Clover: "Yes!"
Deryk O'hara: "I love that idea!"
Scarlett Clover: blushes slightly. "I've always been at a bit of a disadvantage, having to work so much harder than other magi. For once, my disability seems like it could be most useful. Against this other siphoning being. Ravena, Mizi and I are going to experiment with me trying to read the books, too."
Mizuki Akiudo: "Can we capture it?"
Scarlett Clover: "I'm not sure, honestly. I think capturing it might be more Ravena's forte of magic."
Deryk O'hara: nods. "I think that's a good idea.. just don't hurt anyone unless you have to, to get this aether." He then thinks. "I'm.. not sure this can be caught.. but it might be lured to it."
Scarlett Clover: "And yours, to set up swift warding."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: pulls his tomestone out of his pocket when it buzzes. "Merde..."
Mizuki Akiudo: grins, "We'll figure it out."
Devin Grey: nodded and turned to kiss Deryk, then frowned. "You're too tall! Both of you need to stop being so tall!" He tugged Deryk down to kiss him, then turned to do the same to Qaelemont.
Qaelemont Drauculoix smiles at Devin Grey.
Mizuki Akiudo: "Devin needs some heels!"
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Bonne nuit, chaton."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: leans down to give Devin a soft kiss.
Deryk O'hara: nods and shows off his spike heels that sparkle like starlight. "He does.."
Devin Grey: "Bon newt, Master. Brother..." He turned to Mizuki and Scarlett. "I don't want to trip and die." He approached to give them hugs.
Deryk O'hara: "Says the one that jumps off of the upstairs balcony.."'
Scarlett Clover: "Be safe." She smiles.
Pelzie Laroo : smiles watching them off down the hall. They're so sweet to each other. Tender even.
Mizuki Akiudo: "Sleep well."
Devin Grey: smiled and headed to bed and to do something stupid probably.
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "That might be the right dog in this hunt, mon amie," he says to Scarlett as he tucks his tomestone away once more. "Ou should I say rabbit ou fox to lead this questing hound afield."
Deryk O'hara: looks behind him. "Did you find your Malkavian?"
Scarlett Clover: "Rabbit and fox, yes!"
Pelzie Laroo : 's happy expression seemed to wane slightly with the question. "I found what I was looking for yes."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Whatever this *thing* is... it's biding its time. It's patient. It's... a predator."
Malo Jinjahl : "Scouring, indeed." She murmurs before closing the book in her lap and setting it on the couch between them. "T'would aid thee better than offering false witness in vain hope of raising thy outter perceptions. Vanity doth harm the self more than any enemy may. T'is a curse self inflicted."
Deryk O'hara: smiles. "I take it that it wasn't good news?"
Scarlett Clover: "We need to be a step ahead. We must be predators as well."
Mizuki Akiudo: "We'll just be more predator...y"
Qaelemont Drauculoix nods to Scarlett Clover.
Qaelemont Drauculoix laughs at Mizuki Akiudo.
Qaelemont Drauculoix nods to Mizuki Akiudo.
Scarlett Clover: "I think the aether trap will be a good start. Hopefully. I'll have to figure out how to conceal this concentrated aether object while I'm making it...."
Qaelemont Drauculoix: "Oui. That *is* the game. Eat ou be eaten."
Pelzie Laroo : "Not for meeeee no. But I know now what he.. someone was doing."
Lyriah Karnelle : sulks. "Well according to the Al'vain, I've got more than m'fair share. What's one more, eh?"
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