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 V'aleera Lhuil rises to her feet, gingerly placing her hands upon her knees and briefly scanning the surrounding crowd.
 V'aleera Lhuil nods to herself, her gaze falling upon the stone of Thaliak, a pleased grin working its way onto her lips.
 Ameline Valtin folds her arms and looks around. "Hmm. That trip to sunnier land is in order, methinks! Should I stay too long, I may, in-actual-fact, begin to /think/!"
 V'aleera Lhuil addresses Ameline, "I must say, that final performance was rather interesting, if also rather long. Overall I must admit to enjoying this particular event the most out of those I have attended."
 V'aleera Lhuil nods, "Agreed. Let us be on our way?"
 Ameline Valtin "Aye! A treasure to behold - such talent and emotion!"
 Ameline Valtin nods, "Aye!"
 V'aleera Lhuil strokes her chin, "But by which method would be best..." She shrugs, beginning to walk, "Ah well, we shall see what opportunity arises."
 Ameline Valtin laughs. "Ah! Mine apologies! I simply point these boots in a direction and watch them carry! Hmph. . Aetheric travel seems best if she is willing to tolerate a daft nature after such."
 V'aleera Lhuil visibly swallows, trying and failing not to grimace at the thought, her stomach muscles clenching instinctively. She politely nods, "Oh... that would be... fine."
 Ameline Valtin crackles her knuckles before musing idly, "Aaaaand off we are!"
 V'aleera Lhuil bites her lip as her ears fall back on her head, "Oh Fury..."
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 Tasa Rhyzul "Th'ell did Crofte go..."
 Rei'zahnta Elakha "Are you looking for someone?"
 Tasa Rhyzul "Tha' 'ighlander I spoke wit before we started."
 Rei'zahnta Elakha "Do you wish to look around for her?"
 Tasa Rhyzul "Eh.. Mustah jus' 'ad business ta tend ta.."
 Tasa Rhyzul "Guess we kin 'ead back.. Ta the 'ouse?"
 Rei'zahnta Elakha "Affirmative."
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 Franz Renatus who had been quietly staying in the back took his leave without a single word.
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 Gogonji Gegenji stares at the stone again, recalling the tale. As childish as it was, there was something... compelling about being able to see one's family again after they had past. And an incantation to be said in front of the stone... what was it again? Ah yes.
 Gogonji Gegenji puts his hand up on the stone, thinking on how to adapt it. He knows its nonsense, but the entire outing had been nothing but. Like the girl, what could it hurt? “Thaliak, by your grace, grant me the knowledge of what must be done to avenge the loss of my brother, my home, and my family. This Seeker of wisdom humbly asks that the path you set before me lead only to my wisdom and prosperity. And the vengeance my kin so deeply deserve...â€
 Memeli Meli A lot of folks. Hrm! Anyway, I'ma head back home. Be glad my little hero isn't here. He'd prolly be arguin' with ya all night.
 Gogonji Gegenji Mn. Perhaps.
 Gogonji Gegenji But I already have one voice yelling at me. One that long needs be silenced.
 Gogonji Gegenji stares off to his left again, accusingly.
 Memeli Meli mumbles, mostly to herself. "..Crazy? ..I think yes. Yikes." She gives a wave over her shoulder, waddling off.
 Gogonji Gegenji Yes! I'm talking to you!
 Gogonji Gegenji Yer dead. 'long wit th' rest!
 Gogonji Gegenji Stop tryin' ta guide me away from this!
 Gogonji Gegenji This has ta be done! WILL be done!
 Gogonji Gegenji They TOOK YOU from me!
 Gogonji Gegenji And I will never, ever EVER forgive them for it!
 Gogonji Gegenji They will burn! All of them! And everyone who let it happen!
 Gogonji Gegenji This is all for you!
 Gogonji Gegenji For you...
 Gogonji GegenjiGogonji Gegenji looks disgusted.
 Gogonji Gegenji I needs must return. Much work to be done...
 Gogonji Gegenji Thanks much for the relayed blessings.
 Jancis Milburga turns away for a brief moment, gazing at the man and bows her head. "You are very welcome, Lord. Thank you for adding to it."
 Gogonji Gegenji I added little beyond my own grumblings.
 Gogonji Gegenji gives Ilwe a brief, sympathetic look. He didn't overhear the details, but he knows too well the taste of loss.
 Gogonji Gegenji Many seem to require your attentions, so I will leave you be, madamme. I have much to do, myself, that may need those blessings... and then some. And perhaps prayers for all involved.
 Jancis Milburga gazes over at Gogonji for a minute, leaning forward to try and get a better look at him, "It must be with purpose that you do, Lord. Thaliak knows if you share what is in your heart it can be let free or find answers it has been desperately searching for."
 Gogonji Gegenji Oh, there is much in my heart that will be shared. Fully and utterly. Though I do believe those who will receive such feelings will not be happier for it.
 Gogonji Gegenji makes a fist, clenching tight as he looks down at it. "Chachanji... Watashi wa anata ni hofuku shimasu..."
 Gogonji Gegenji lowers the fist, letting out a sigh, and walking off.
 Gogonji Gegenji whistles for Annelace, hoping astride her with practiced ease. "We away. There is much to be done. A long night yet until the fiery dawn."
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 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa smiles softly at Locke
 Locke Fairwind "Seems the festivities are winding down to an end. I'll be taking my leave now, but it was good meeting ya again Ilwe. I hope we can work together again in the future."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa nods "I appreciate the fact you remembered me, Sir Locke. I'll try to be there for the next pilgrimage, and I hope to see your dark robe around at this time." He pauses "Though.. Can I ask you what sort of magic you're doing exactly ?"
Locke Fairwind "Haha, curious, aren't we? I specialize in conjuration."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa nods and whispers more for himself "I see.." he lifts again his gaze to Locke "I'll know who to ask if my family has some problem so." He smiles a bit. "May I ask where I could find you if anything happens ?"
 Locke Fairwind "Aye? Always happy to lend a hand to those who need it, especially a friend. Do you know of the Harbingers of Dawn, perhaps? I'm a member of the company, so you can usually find me there if anything."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa nods "I know them, my Clan's house is in the same Ward, in Lavender.. I suppose that it makes everything easier in a way."
Locke Fairwind "Aye? Who'd have thought, heh. Feel free to stop by if you ever need anything. I could use a new drinking buddy."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa grimaces a bit "I don't drink.. My eye couldn't see for a while resulting on my other senses being a bit more sensitive. Taverns and such place when the scent of alcohol is strong gives me the headache. Drinking is even worse" He offers a pale smile, a glimpse of sadness can be seen on his face for anybody attentive enough.
 Locke Fairwind "Well, sitting down to chat with some good company is just as well. I certainly hope you don't mind if I come visit your home in the future, if anything." He took note of his expression, and gave the Miqo'te male a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "I should depart for now though. It's been a pleasure, Ilwe."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa Yes.. It would be pleasant. **He nods** If you don't mind seeing some small miqo'te running around and some babies, it will be a pleasure to welcome you to my house.
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa Have a safe journey, Sir Locke
 Locke Fairwind "Ah, kids? I don't mind kids at all. Dealt with quite a number of them running around Drybone when I was the resident healer in the area. Take care of yourself now."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa looks at the man going and observes him from afar
 Jancis Milburga "You are all welcome to share your words to Thaliak's stone, or speak in reverence with myself near the cliffside."
 Vaerimont Lectoroix prays before the Scholar stone, muttering inaudible prayers beneath his breath.
 Jancis Milburga bows deeply to Ilwe'ran, who took the advantage! "Happy to see you once again. I did get your letter."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa tries a smile and fails a bit, he shakes his head and simply manages to keep a neutral face "Lady Jancis.. I mostly came here to see you and to thank you."
 Jancis Milburga "You are very kind. And welcome, too. Is the least I can do. By Thaliak's Grace, I am finding out more for what you seek as well. But it is good to see you."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa shakes again his head and he rubs lightly his wrist with the opposite hand "Seek.. Are you talking about what I asked in the letter..? Or the answers I will never have ?" He tries to keep a neutral expression, but his pain remains visible, his tilted ears and tail betraying his feelings
 Cliodhna Eoghan Glances over to Ilwe, concern on her features.
 Jancis Milburga "Forgive me. I did speak about the letter, Master Ilwe'ran. Those answers will be found."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa forces a smile "Don't apologize.. You did so much already for me.. I can't find a way to express my gratitude.." He sighs and looks at her "I have to accept what happened.. That's all.. At least there is still me to take care of the children.."
 Jancis Milburga nods, her smile empathic, before she kneels down and picks up a couple small journals made of flower paper. "It is hard to not know, mayhaps right now what you know is what you need to, no more and no less. Althyk willing, you will learn more when the time is right. Here is a small token for appreciation for you coming all this way. Made many of them for such a night. I can trouble you to delivery one to Lady Carina?"
 Jancis Milburga "Write down your thoughts and feelings, that they might be put down sometimes and you do not have to carry them every day. The book will hold some of it for you."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa 's gaze wanders down to the journals and he nods but somehow doesn't move to take the book. He keeps silent a moment and says, his voice soft and soothing "How can you even think that people cannot see your kindness, Lady Jancis. You have been nothing else than an helpful soul trying to help in any way possible and it's still like you predicted that I would be here today.." He reaches out and takes what she gives to him >
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa Thank you.. Again.. For everything. I'll take care of that and deliver what you ask to Carina
 Jancis Milburga looks taken aback a bit. She answers Ilwe'ran with a softer humble voice at his keen observation, "You are welcome. Give her my best."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa smiles a bit "I think, somehow, you and me need exactly the same thing now.. Time.. Patience.. And keep hoping and trying to move on"
 Jancis Milburga squints her eyes up, emotion clear on her face. She nods slowly in agreement, "I shall keep helping you try; you will remind me to as well. Something wonderful surely awaits us both."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa observes Jancis reactions in silence. As mostly following his own deduction, he takes note of the emotions she's showing. He nods slightly "You know that you can talk to me too.. And ask anything if you need me.. It's not only a one way friendship, Jancis."
 Leanne Delphium approaches slowly, smiling awkwardly. "Uhm...hope I'm not interrupting anything..."
 Jancis Milburga smiles warmly at Leanne.
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa looks at Leanne and says nothing, his hand still rubbing slightly his wrist
 Leanne Delphium returns the smile. "Hmm..well, I can speak at a later date, just hope my performance matched the expectations I had set back at The Lover's event."
 Jancis Milburga turns back to Ilwe'ran. "I know. I promise when I need to, I will come to you. Thaliak willing we can make one thing right at a time."
Cliodhna Eoghan Teleport? Then I guess you don't need me walking you home?" Smiles at Ilwe.
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa Not at all, teleporting is easy for me and I'll be alone, which means even easier.
 Cliodhna Eoghan Gives a light nod. "Alright, just wanted to offer, it's a long trip by normal means and didn't want you to take that alone."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa chortles softly "I'm fine, really.. I'm physically functional as like to say my sister." He shakes a bit his head "My feelings doesn't stop my ability to use the aether nor my arrows fortunately"
 Cliodhna Eoghan Grins. "Alright alright....Just wanted to make sure." Waves him off lightly. "You know where to find me if you need me for anything though. Granted I'm not the best around......children, but I can offer you support still."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa smiles "Children don't demand much. Only you to be honest with them" He tilts a bit his head "Thank you.. You're really kind"
 Cliodhna Eoghan Shakes her head. "Not the one I've dealt with..." Rolls her eyes. "Don't know how you and Erik do it to be honest, but you have my admiration for it at least." Gives him a half smile. "I'll won't keep you any further and let you get home then."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa We just.. Love them.. From the bottom of our heart.. And do our best to see them smiling, being healthy and happy.. nothing more. We're just fathers.
 Cliodhna Eoghan Still something I can't do.
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa Yes, unless you suddenly becomes a male, you will have some troubles to be a father.
 Cliodhna Eoghan That's not what I meant and you know it!
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa 's ears turn in her direction and he seems genuinely surprised, he blushes a bit at his mistake, showing that he effectively misunderstood "I.. Well.. You will see by yourself.. I suppose..?"
 Cliodhna Eoghan Shakes her head. "I have no intention to have children. I could never parent one....I try to form some sort of relationship with Erik's girl but..." Sighs. "There's a lot there that makes it difficult on my end. She lives with her godparents thankfully but still...."
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa Maybe you're simply not ready for that. Trying to force it won't help anybody. Let yourself some time, that's probably the best you can do.
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa adds with a softer voice as answering to what she said before "Aside that.. I'm not going back home right now.. I have something to do in the north before. So don't wait for me to leave first. " He smiles a bit
 Cliodhna Eoghan Nods, not fully convinced. "Perhaps..." Trails off, not wanting to fully voice her reasons for the withdrawal with Erik's daughter. "Alright...I'll be seeing you then." Gives him a small wave before leaving.
Blooper!
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa (I now know why Clio is crossing her arm it's a support for her breasts or they fall)
 Cliodhna Eoghan just a pose she favors P
 Cliodhna Eoghan this is her other one but both look grumpy I guess xD
 Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa (thought it was a special form of bra D
 Cliodhna Eoghan nah, that's Erik's hands ;
((Big thank you again to everyone who contributed and participated in the event! This was an important one to Jancis so it's amazing what a turnout there was. Feel free to post your own thoughts IC or OOC))
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