Moonlit_Demon

Isabelle smiled. She kept it close, enjoying the warmth of the tea as well as the warmth of the steam. She would close her eyes and inhale the faint scent and nod a little, "Yes. I like it very much. It warms the soul." The elezen kept her attention on the teacup and seemed to relax, a bit, herself. "T-to answer, yes.. as well.. I was trying to change thine subject.." A madwoman she may be, but there was honesty in her words. At least, as much as Isabelle was capable of. She even surprised herself how often she merely spoke the truth in Tani's presence.

The elezen nodded, "Yes. Those things.. I used to think wearing a mask rendered one incapable of such flaws." She blushed a little, mostly out of embarrassment of her own admittance. "Do you.. want to just.. watch the fire..?" She would fumble a little and stare at her tea too, before tasting it. "mm.."

Isabelle seemed to be taken by surprise with the question, "Um.. you know.." She would gesture to emphasis, "N-normal things.." She would furrow her brow, "Um.. nice things..? Friend things..?" She felt hopeless, awkward, and completely out of her own element even within her own home.

Isabelle shook her head in response to stronger teas. She would peer at Tani curiously. Clearly, the poor girl seemed uncomfortable but Isabelle couldn't tell if it was from the pain of her injuries or if she, herself, was making the poor accountant uncomfortable. "If it makes you feel any better, I have gotten rid of my pumpkin head as the holidays have passed." She smiled, attempting small talk and... failing. Isabelle sighed a little, feeling defeated, ".. I am terrible at.. normal things."

Isabelle shook her head, "No, no! I am glad thou hast come." She smiled, "I was a little worried for thine welfare." If Tani had not sat down yet, the elezen would offer assistance in the matter. Once the tea was ready, Isabelle would sit on her side of the tray and hold a hand out, "Shall I pour..? I am only used to thanalan leaves with cinnamon." She pondered, "I have cookies as well if thou desires something sweet?" Isabelle felt a bit awkward herself. She was elated to have had a visitor and felt like an excited little puppy. Especially elated as Tani was one of the few that she would dare to secretly call a friend. Isabelle noted Tani's tense bearing, "Um.. is there something I can do to make thou more comfortable..?"

Isabelle scooted over and quickly changed into something less... pajama-ish. It was normal attire. Attire that the elezen used while gardening, mostly, but they were clean clothes and she didn't have much else to wear. Isabelle, afterall, generally just wore her full suit of armor. She had gambesons galore, but clothes..? Hardly a thing. Isabelle came in, this time, she wore a half-mask. It covered the top of her head and was woven nicely with the ul'dahn style turban to keep her messy, short hair back. Isabelle had helmet hair.. she was embarrassed of that too. She returned to the room and smiled, "There, forgive me for such.. I was not expecting company." Isabelle quickly corrected herself, "Though I am grateful! None really visit me at mine home."

Isabelle likely looked like a lost little child.. that wasn't quite so short as she stood there in her pajamas and robe. The helm made her apparel even more mis-matched as she looked down at her hands while they twiddled a bit. She spoke softly again, though a tad louder than before, "Um.. should I.. change..?" For the moment, the elezen was outright glad her helm was on. She was blushing furiously for not having thought of changing earlier. She made a hesitant little gesture towards the door to her room. Of course, the stuffed moogle under her arm probably didn't help the picture either. Isabelle was a completely stark contrast to her usual confident and infallible self.

Isabelle listened to each word. She'd nod and set things down beside the fireplace. "Well, which method would thine prefer? Thou art mine guest." The elezen would wait for Tani to make herself comfortable before sitting down. She'd softly speak, "Please, have a seat wherever thou wishes." The elezen did her best to be an accommodating and polite host but even then, it wouldn't be hard to tell that she wasn't quite used to guests. Isabelle fumbled a little to clean up the couch and fluff the pillows while also quickly scooting the harp out of sight with a movement of her foot. "Should I.. change..? I am still in mine pajamas.." and indeed she was. Comfy tonberry decorated pajamas and in a robe... of course, with the metal green helm too.

The elezen brightened up immediately, "Oh! Please come in!" Isabelle would step aside and open the door wide for Tani to come in. The room was dim but once inside and the door closed, candles seemed to light the little home into something far more cozy. Plants and flowers were a majority of the decor and the door to the next room seemed to have been remodeled after Doman ingenuity. Isabelle would set down her stuffed moogle and help Tani with the tray. "Thank you! If thine woulds't like.. make thineself comfortable in mine study?" She would gesture towards the doman door, "I was just.. mm.. reading, by the fireplace. I shall heat up some water for us!" The door slid easily and in the other room was a large, comfortable sofa. The fire was warm with a new log on the fire. A book was set aside and on the other side of the couch was a harp stowed away on the floor. There were some blankets and plush pillows as if Isabelle had been relaxing here. Sounds could be heard from the kitchen as the elezen heated some hot water.

For a moment, the knock did go unanswered. Likely before Tani could turn and take more than a step or two, the door handle would slowly turn. The door would slowly creak open. The room was dark. Dim, though in contrast to the bright hallway, it was dark. A green helm would peek out as the elezen murmured, "Yeees...?" From what Tani could see, or may have noticed, is that Isabelle was wrapped up in a very fluffy robe of some sort and still wearing her helmet. The elezen stood, awaiting a reply.

Hello, I am a returning player after a long hiatus of computer problems.. and I would very much like to join this free company!