I was surprised to see the lights on in Saraj Malqir's apartment this evening. So long has she been gone, I worried that, perhaps, someone had broken in. I went to investigate and found none other than the stoic Xaela there among her things as if nothing were amiss. We sat in her parlor and spoke for a time, mostly about how distant she felt from the Chroniclers. I gave her what advice I could, but, ultimately, I know the choice is hers whether she finds a foothold here or not. These are not the bygone days of the Harbingers with a group of individuals hundreds strong. We are smaller, more intimate, more effort must needs be made to make and find connection.
But the best things in life are worth working toward, aren't they? That's what I like to think.
Rather than permit Saraj to continue to wallow in her regrets, I decided I'd take her over to the Fool's Renaissance company house. I'd overheard them gathering via the linkpearl given me by Neheon Wolfsbane, so I thought it would do Saraj good to be among familiar faces and friends of old. I said nothing of where we were going, letting the surprise of it be my Starlight gift to my erstwhile Xaela friend.
We sipped Neheon's peppermint cocoa and visited with the many Rennies that came through: Doctor Ozerov, Rosa Lindelle, Serris Le'omend, and Lias Ahrgo among a few others with whom I was not as familiar. For her own part, Saraj seemed genuinely happy among them and I was glad to see her so cheered after seeing her so morose. Starlight should not be spent in regrets, but instead reveling among those closest to us. I'm glad I was able to do that for her, Gods only know what she's been through these past moons. I may never know, but at least she knows that the hearth lights will always be here to welcome her home.
I was surprised, though, at the Rennie's festivities when I was given a gift by their Saint's Little Helper. They had no idea that we were going to be in attendance, so the gift was unexpected to say the least. It was a set of jewelry, necklace and earrings, fashioned from silver and emerald. Green, my favorite color -- although, my true preference is for Nophica Green, but let's not cast shade upon such a thoughtful gift.
We ate, we drank, and we made merry among friends -- which is everything a Starlight Eve should be. I returned home afterward to bask in the warmth of my apartment and the beloved company of Irridias Velnyx. Yes, this was everything Starlight should be.
But the best things in life are worth working toward, aren't they? That's what I like to think.
Rather than permit Saraj to continue to wallow in her regrets, I decided I'd take her over to the Fool's Renaissance company house. I'd overheard them gathering via the linkpearl given me by Neheon Wolfsbane, so I thought it would do Saraj good to be among familiar faces and friends of old. I said nothing of where we were going, letting the surprise of it be my Starlight gift to my erstwhile Xaela friend.
We sipped Neheon's peppermint cocoa and visited with the many Rennies that came through: Doctor Ozerov, Rosa Lindelle, Serris Le'omend, and Lias Ahrgo among a few others with whom I was not as familiar. For her own part, Saraj seemed genuinely happy among them and I was glad to see her so cheered after seeing her so morose. Starlight should not be spent in regrets, but instead reveling among those closest to us. I'm glad I was able to do that for her, Gods only know what she's been through these past moons. I may never know, but at least she knows that the hearth lights will always be here to welcome her home.
I was surprised, though, at the Rennie's festivities when I was given a gift by their Saint's Little Helper. They had no idea that we were going to be in attendance, so the gift was unexpected to say the least. It was a set of jewelry, necklace and earrings, fashioned from silver and emerald. Green, my favorite color -- although, my true preference is for Nophica Green, but let's not cast shade upon such a thoughtful gift.
We ate, we drank, and we made merry among friends -- which is everything a Starlight Eve should be. I returned home afterward to bask in the warmth of my apartment and the beloved company of Irridias Velnyx. Yes, this was everything Starlight should be.
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