Tonatiuh's Dvarsh Festival: Gurashi Singy n Dance

Tonatiuh hisses sibilantly into the corner of your mind, "Come come, we shall have the performance in the Pleasure Gardens."

Offering their hand, you ask Cheliyi, "Ready?"

Your melodic voice sings into Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold's mind, "O-K O-K O-K...! We are arriving, fear not us! We! Mine-child Cheliyi and me!"

Cheliyi takes your hand, and nods.

Reaching out with your mind, you grasp the harmonic song of the domothean energies as you seek Tonatiuh.

The lingering notes of harmonic purity swell to impossible heights as you step confidently through the song of reality itself.
Deep within the Gardens of Pleasure.
The intoxicating scent of poppy flowers and resinous smoke wafts through the air, cast by the presence of a healing shrine of Mysrai nearby. Throughout the location, small dancing flames flicker and spark. Smoky incense wisps from hanging censers, mantling this niche of the gardens in a thin haze. The rock deepens in hue and winds more intricately, swelling and growing in surreal formations and veined with archaic patterns. Alternately smooth and jagged stones resemble dancing flame, while porous compositions burst into plumes reminiscent of smoke. The path through the gardens is masked in a slow fog that breathes and curls amidst the rock, revealing and concealing smaller, obscure paths. Here and there hammocks woven of beads and silk are suspended between rock spires, tucked away for privacy. A selcouth sand djinn languidly levitates in mid air, liquid gold pouring from his eyes while incandescent sparks trace chaotic orbits around his floating form. A black phoenix perches here, his fiery plumage illuminating the area with black fire. Muginn, the ghost-feathered crow perches here, eyeing the area suspiciously. Eyes aglow with a fierce, dreadful light, a slithering nagasith broods amid an aura of menace.
You see a single exit leading west (open door).

Tonatiuh flares his hood, mesmerising eyes upon eyes shivering hypnotically.

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

Bright and clear, you exclaim, "Oh!!"

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says, "Welcome!"

Cheliyi greets Tonatiuh with a nod, her frills puffed respectfully.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks about, still firmly grasping Cheliyi's hand as they look about.

Bright and clear, you say, "Oh! Beloved Tonatiuh!"

You beam broadly at Tonatiuh.

Cheliyi glances around curiously.

You have emoted: Gurashi leads Cheliyi over by the hand, throwing open their arms. "How are! How are!"

(clan): Cheliyi says, "This is. a mudsex cave."

Tonatiuh's forked tongue flicks out, tasting the air hungrily. "Never better!"

Curiously, Exemplar of the Tah'vrai, Cheliyi, the Pebble in the Pond asks, "Is this like a hotel?"

Tonatiuh rests his chin on the tip of an indigo oracle staff bearing hieroglyphic suns in thoughtful contemplation.

You have emoted: Gurashi follows Cheliyi's gaze to the hammocks, canting their own head. "Eh? Oh."

You tilt your head curiously.

You tilt your head curiously at Cheliyi.

Bizirik, the leothin stares blankly at you.

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says, "Some people stay overnight, or three, sure."

Tonatiuh's eyes sparkle with amusement.

You blink.

Cheliyi pauses, and glances back at Tonatiuh before blanching.

Bright and clear, you whisper, "Is an inn, yes."

You reach over and ruffle Bizirik, the leothin's hair fondly.
Perking up, Bizirik, the leothin begins to chitter and thrum, its tail sweeping back and forth across the ground. It cranes its neck to gently headbutt your side contentedly.

Lilei arrives from the west.

Cheliyi removes a pair of thin spectacles.

"Hey!" Tonatiuh greets Lilei warmly.

You gaze softens as you smile.

You give a powdery donut shaped like a flower to Lilei, the Ruffian.
You give a powdery donut shaped like a flower to Exemplar of the Tah'vrai, Cheliyi, the Pebble in the Pond.

Lilei inclines her head politely to those around her.

You beam broadly.

Tonatiuh murmurs softly to himself.

Vyell gives the world a smart salute.

Cheerfully, you say, "Hi hi! Good evening!"

"Hey!" Tonatiuh greets Vyell warmly.

Tonatiuh snorts and snuffles at the air through a keen leonine nose.

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says, "Still waiting on a few stragglers."

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Vyell thanks you profusely.

Happily, you whisper, "How are all doing this month?"

You nod your head at Tonatiuh.

Bright and clear, you say, "Mm!"

Vyell D'Cente, Desert Sage says, "Not too bad so far!"

Velcora arrives, following Norra Lunarose.

Norra Lunarose says, "Found it!"

With expert precision, Tonatiuh assembles a serene lantern of saffron dreams from a pile of vellum laid before him.

"Hey!" Tonatiuh greets Norra warmly.

Norra Lunarose says, "Hello everyone. I brought my cousin Vel to see the performance so I hope it's nothing awful."

You have emoted: Gurashi looks down at their instrument, smiling as they begin to double, triple check their instrument, sniffing as they adjust the pegs.

You blink.

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold smiles and says, "Quite welcome."

Curiously, you give a powdery donut shaped like a flower to Norra Lunarose.

Velcora Lunarose whispers, "Hi, thanks for having me."

Cheliyi peers at Norra unscrupulously.

You give a powdery donut shaped like a flower to Velcora Lunarose.

You see the following people here:
Vyell, Velcora, Cheliyi, Norra, Tonatiuh, Lilei, Gurashi.

Cheliyi gives you a friendly squeeze.

Velcora Lunarose says, "Thank you."

Cheerily, you ask, "Well, it could go very horribly very easily very quickly, couldn't it?"

You ponder the situation.

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says, "Nonsense!"

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says, "Waiting on one more and then we should be set."

Tonatiuh beams broadly at you.

You throw back your head as you let loose a delighted laugh.

Velcora sniffs a powdery donut shaped like a flower, trying to decipher just what that smell emanating from it is.

Bright and clear, you say to Tonatiuh, "It COULD though!"

Velcora tentatively sticks out her tongue and licks a powdery donut shaped like a flower.

Bright and clear, you say to Tonatiuh, "It could, but will try for it -not- to."

Velcora gives a powdery donut shaped like a flower a peck on the cheek.

Velcora hugs a powdery donut shaped like a flower compassionately.

Velcora kisses a powdery donut shaped like a flower passionately.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Velcora.

You blink.

You blink.

You open your mouth to say something, but speech fails you.

Velcora takes a powdery donut shaped like a flower by the hand, draws it into her, and whispers, "I love you, a powdery donut shaped like a flower."

Vyell rubs her tummy and utters a barely audible 'Yum Yum.'

Velcora snuggles up close to a powdery donut shaped like a flower, looking happy and content.

Politely, you ask Velcora, "Would... you like another?"

Velcora blushes furiously.

Velcora blushes suddenly and glances down at her feet.

Velcora nods her head emphatically.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Velcora.

Bright and clear, you exclaim to Velcora, "I also have bread!"

Velcora rubs her tummy and goes 'mmmmmmmm.'

Cheliyi stares blankly into space.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Exemplar of the Tah'vrai, Cheliyi, the Pebble in the Pond says, "Woah."

You tilt your head curiously at Cheliyi.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Exemplar of the Tah'vrai, Cheliyi, the Pebble in the Pond says, "Goodly cake."

(Veiled): Tonatiuh says, "Beloved Aschwar! If you're about.. Beloved Gurashi is providing some musical entertaining here in Gaudiguch, should be quite spectacular."

Cheliyi nods her head sagely.

Velcora nods her head emphatically.

Velcora Lunarose says, "Is it ok if i offer everyone a drink?"

Tonatiuh unhinges his lower jaw in a serpentine parody of a grin, two long fangs dropping from the roof of his ruby-hued maw. After a moment, the jaw relocates with an audible crack.

Bright and clear, you say, "Oh, yeah - well, sure? yes! Please."

Cheliyi stares blankly at Tonatiuh.
You have emoted: Gurashi nods excitedly at Velcora.

Cheliyi hums softly, her mauve frills vibrating with song.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Exemplar of the Tah'vrai, Cheliyi, the Pebble in the Pond asks Tonatiuh, "Is your jaw okay?"

You hum softly to yourself.

Velcora Lunarose says, "Would anyone like a drink? i have teas, beers, and most kinds of boozes."

Velcora Lunarose says, "And water."

Lilei ponders the situation.

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says to Cheliyi, "Never better."

Tonatiuh's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Among the sparkling motes of light, a translucent figure appears in the air and then quickly solidifies as Auraelia, riding a pale blue, sleek pony with golden feathered wings, comes into view.

"Ahah!" Tonatiuh exclaims triumphantly.

Lilei, the Ruffian asks Velcora, "What kind of teas do you have?"

You give a powdery donut shaped like a flower to Psalmist Auraelia, the Trusting.

The last vestiges of some sultry, mystical canticle reach your ears briefly before fading away.

Auraelia smiles and says "Heya!"

"Yo!" Norra exclaims cheerfully as she waves to Auraelia.

Auraelia sits herself down.

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says to you, "Belive that is the full audience compliment."
Vyell shouts out a happy "Yay!"

Velcora Lunarose says, "Just the typical ones...black, oolong, green, and white."

You stare blankly at Tonatiuh.

Leaning in to whisper, you ask Tonatiuh, "...does that mean everybody is here?"

You look at Tonatiuh hopefully.

Tonatiuh nods his head at you, showing his acceptance.

Tonatiuh flares his hood, mesmerising eyes upon eyes shivering hypnotically.

Velcora Lunarose whispers, "Ok if anyone needs a drink just TELL me so we don't interrupt."

You have emoted: Gurashi glances back towards the small gathering, puffing their cheeks. "Ah! O-K! Uh, before start - does anybody else want anything to eat? I gots... breads, aannnnd some more donuts." They nod, pointing curiously.

Cheliyi gnaws thoughtfully on a powdery donut shaped like a flower.

Bright and clear, you say, "Oh! Uh! M-many thank yous to Beloved Tonatiuh for inviting me to come! And play, and this festival? This party! Parties are always nice."

You clap your hands together merrily.

Auraelia tentatively sticks out her tongue and licks a powdery donut shaped like a flower.

Tonatiuh beams broadly at you.

Auraelia eats a powdery donut shaped like a flower with obvious gusto.

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says to you, "We are delighted to host!"

Velcora nods her head at you.

Velcora's melodic voice sings into your mind, "Donut...if you please."

You give 2 powdery donuts shaped like a flower to Velcora Lunarose.

You nod your head emphatically.

Lilei nibbles on a powdery donut shaped like a flower.

Velcora's melodic voice sings into your mind, "Many thanks!"

Velcora hugs a powdery donut shaped like a flower compassionately.

Velcora snuggles up close to a powdery donut shaped like a flower and leans comfortably on it.

Velcora inclines her head politely to Lilei.

Velcora folds her hands neatly on her lap.

Beginning to pluck cheerily at the strings of their mandolin, you say, "Is important to take time to celebrates the nicer and more relaxing things in life, yes. Like parties."

Eyes closed and frills aimed your way like curious antennae, Cheliyi seems to listen intently to your words.

Lilei's pointed ears flick to listen to you.

Tonatiuh's coils tighten as he watches you begin, bristled scales rubbing against each other with the sound of dry parchment.

You have emoted: Gurashi stands up a little straighter where they stand, turning their attention down to their instrument as they begin to pick out an upbeat waltz. "Leave your troubles at the doorstep, free yourselves tonight. Together under moonlight, with friends from near and far."

You have emoted: Gurashi's attention is drawn briefly elsewhere before returning to those gathered, locking eyes with Tonatiuh and smiling. "Too muchly waiting around, cannot get your fill." They turn sharply to look at those gathered to the nagasith's right. "Leggies are made for running, not for standing still!"

Stepping back, you sing, "Kick off your shoes! Would you get dirty?"

Swaying, you sing, "Let down defence! Will you have fun?"

In every corner, glazed vessels illuminate with licks of flame, while red embers spit and glow within hanging censers.

(clan): Cheliyi says, "You think to yourself: I am not wearing shoes."

Tonatiuh sways hypnotically from side to side in tune to the music, slender fingers drumming on the oracle staff in his grasp.

Cheliyi glances down at her bare feet, grinning as she experimentally kicks them at nothing.

Glancing up towards the lights as they flicker overhead, you sing, "Take off your mask! Let us all see you." They grin again, looking down to their instrument as their voice softens. "Forget the fears you have learned."

You have emoted: "Oh, days that waste, you waste away," Gurashi they slowly begin to meander about the crowd as their waltz continues, dreamy now, melancholy, drifting up about the cavern. "The days you waste are wasting you away."

Tonatiuh murmurs softly to himself.

Wheeling back around as their melody brightens again, you sing, "Ahh, you choose to live or die, every moment of your life!"

You have emoted: Gurashi bobs their head, attention returning to their instrument, then towards Tonatiuh, catching the nagasith's murmuring as they continue to play, momentarily hesitating.

You think to yourself: * an uncertain thrum - O-K? Is O-K? *.

Lilei's tail sways back and forth in time to the music.

You have emoted: Gurashi puffs their cheeks as they look down at their instrument again. With fumbling fingers, they resume the same bright waltz from before, the melody lulling briefly as they regain their composure and confidence. "So many fleeting moments, time will never stray. All those worried mornings, turning into day..."

Tonatiuh smiles softly at you.

Bright and clear, you sing, "Come play by the ocean - try and understand." They smile a little. "Can let your worries leave you when laugh upon the sand."

Velcora's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Light spreads across your back in numerous colours and hues, enfolding you like butterfly wings.

You have emoted: Gurashi suddenly moves forward with a sweeping step, beaming as they grab Cheliyi's arm with a single hand and twirl the mugwump and themselves around once, singing a capella as they do so. "Kick off your shoes - let's go dancing! Let down defence - let's go and swim!"

You have emoted: Gurashi steps away from Cheliyi, returning to their instrument as their sing out brightly, "Take off your mask - just start living! Do not let light grow dim!"

Tonatiuh sways hypnotically from side to side in tune to the music, the oracle staff relegated to the crook of his elbow as he claps in tune to the upbeat rhythm.

Auraelia briefly stretches out her bare paws, then smirks with a brief glance to Lilei before fluidly springing back to her feet, then slips up next to the other feline, offering a polite bow as she takes Lilei's hand-... then less politely pulls her in close and steals a kiss as she prepares to dance with her, grinning playfully.

You have emoted: For a moment, Gurashi beams bright, letting the joyous melody carry on an extra verse before it begins to slow and quiet again, bittersweet though they smile as they sing it. "The days that waste, you waste away. The days you waste, are wasting you away. The days, you waste, you waste away, the days you waste are wasting you away," They sing on, repeating once more, before reaching conclusion with a merrily, almost yelled verse: "You choose to live or die, every moment of your life~!"

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles, looking towards Auraelia and Lilei, even as their vocals end, continuing to play on their mandolin, allowing the two to dance to their waltz.

You have emoted: Gurashi blushes, then grins, biting their lip as they glance toward Tonatiuh, strumming away.
Tonatiuh applauds you heartily.

Velcora grins mischievously at Auraelia.

Your melodic voice sings into Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold's mind, "* a nervous fluttering, birdlike * Was O-K? Was O-K for the party?"

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says to you, "What a wonderful piece!" <-- as soon as sent tell

Lilei returns the bow to Auraelia in turn, tail swishing sheepishly as the other feline steals a kiss from her, before joining the smaller furrikin in dance.

Velcora applauds you heartily.

Tonatiuh hisses sibilantly into the corner of your mind, "Perfect, Beloved Gurashi."

In a sing-song voice as they continue to play, you say, "Feel free to dance as long as like, yes! Is what came to do!"

Taking his batons and twirling them into the air one by one, motes of fire begin to lift into the sky, a vast image forming as Tonatiuh catches each rod in his hand deftly.
Multiple fireworks burst in the sky, filling the air with fiery blossoms.
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You throw back your head as you let loose a delighted laugh.

You weave a glamour of sparkling motes and release them.
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Velcora dances dainty, graceful steps, waltzing in the arms of an imaginary partner.

You eyes light up as you smile.

...a brief pulse of psionic energy floods out from the bard as they play, filling the cavern with a sense of warmth and togetherness...

Tonatiuh murmurs softly to himself.

Tonatiuh sweeps Vyell across the floor, dazzling Vyell with his footwork.

Your melodic voice sings into Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold's mind, "* a thrum of relief *."

Tonatiuh waggles his eyebrows suggestively at Vyell.

A silhouette forms, waltzing with Velcora. The indistinct form rests it's head on Velcora's shoulder as they sway.

Vyell clasps both of Tonatiuh's hands and raises one elegantly above both their heads then uses the other to push him into an easy, smooth twirl.

Velcora waltzes with an illusion.

Auraelia is less than skilled with waltz, as it'd turn out, choosing instead to dance more merrily and improperly to match the upbeat happiness of the song you plays, twirling and swaying with Lilei as she giggles happily.

You have emoted: Gurashi giggles as they play on their instrument, swaying to their own song as they watch the room break out into dance. Their gaze drifts from couple to couple no matter how corporeal, their expression nothing short of delighted.

Norra shrugs, then holding her pyromancy staff in one hand, begins spinning it so fast the flame on its end almost seems to turn into a wheel of fire. Hopping from one leg to the other, she begins skillfully passing the staff, still spinning, from one hand to the other.

You boggle at Norra.

A firework howls into the skies above, crimson sparks trailing behind it before it explodes in a magnificent display.
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You hands fly to your mouth as you give a short gasp of elation.

Laughing as the firework explodes in the sky overhead, you exclaim, "Haha - wowee!"

Velcora applauds Norra heartily.

Tonatiuh claps his hands together merrily.

Lilei smiles softly at Auraelia, stepping in time with the other feline, her tail swishing with each movement.

A firework howls into the skies above, crimson sparks trailing behind it before it explodes in a magnificent display.
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Tonatiuh throws his hands into the air and gives a loud, "WOO!"

Swollen, searing air slinks in through cracks and crevices, offering no escape.

You have emoted: Gurashi grins, turning their attention towards Norra, watching the furrikin's motions as they play, mouth forming a little 'o' of surprise.

Cheliyi stares blankly into space.

The illusory being dancing with Velcora stops dancing. They transform into a cloud of flowers that move on the wind like butterflies, dancing around the assembled people, and then drifting off into the sky to join the fireworks.

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Velcora Lunarose says to Norra, "Thanks for inviting me to this."

The first rumbles of a distant eruption reverberate through every surface, causing the very foundations to shiver and quake.

Tonatiuh's indigo patterns ripple along his muscular magenta coils as the nagasith twirls Vyell expertly across the impromptu dancefloor, finishing with a flare of his broad hood, revealing eyes upon eyes shivering in hypnotic patterns.

Norra throws her staff high in the air, still spinning, where it somehow remains suspended.

Velcora Lunarose says to you, "Thanks for having me."

Velcora Lunarose says to Tonatiuh, "And thank you for having me."

Velcora's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Tonatiuh smiles softly at Velcora.

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold smiles and says, "Very welcome."

You beam broadly.

Cheliyi smiles gently, her frills puffing with joy.

Velcora inclines her head politely to Cheliyi.

You have emoted: Gurashi plays softer and softer, eventually silencing their instrument's strings with their hand.

Bright and clear, you say, "Was so nicely of you all to come, yes!"

Vyell's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Malachite light scatters sacred mudras upon the ground as an exotic skylantern languidly ascends.
Yellow light scatters yantra poppies upon the ground as an exotic skylantern languidly ascends.
Saffron light scatters serene dream-like shapes upon the ground as an exotic skylantern languidly ascends.
Ruby light scatters ritual skeins upon the ground as an exotic skylantern languidly ascends.
Azure light scatters august memories upon the ground as an exotic lantern languidly ascends.
Indigo light scatters insane moths upon the ground as an exotic lantern languidly ascends.

You hands fly to your mouth as you give a short gasp of elation.

Dancing with reckless, joyful abandon, Auraelia purrs happily as she sweeps Lilei around the room, singing briefly, "Let down defence - let's go and swim!" She purrs, then giggles as the song ends, pulling Lilei in close once more and kissing her passionately.

You give Tonatiuh a wild cheer!

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Auraelia.

You beam broadly at Auraelia.

Cheliyi watches the lanterns ascend with wide eyes, lips parted in awe.

You blink.

You glance askance.

Velcora claps her hands together merrily.

From Norra's staff, strange, multicoloured flames begin falling down, completely without heat and burning nothing, falling all around the gathered revellers.

Velcora gives up a round of applause.

Vyell cheers wildly!

Tonatiuh claps his hands together merrily.

You boggle at Norra.

Bright and clear, you whisper, "W-whoa."

Cheliyi flinches back from the flames, only to blush deeply as they do not burn.

Norra catches her staff with a bow as it falls back down. "There, now I did something too."

You have emoted: Gurashi steps back, resting a hand on Cheliyi's shoulder to watch the flames descend. "Wowee!"

Tonatiuh beams broadly at Norra.

You give Norra a wild cheer!

Cheliyi smiles brightly at you, her frills puffing with joy.

Norra Lunarose says to you, "You're a good singer. Did you write that song yourself?"

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold smiles and says, "What a wonderful performance, it was a joy to be present."

Velcora's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Velcora nods her head at Tonatiuh, showing her acceptance.

Velcora Lunarose says, "Thanks again."

Velcora curtseys gracefully.

Velcora Lunarose says to Norra, "I'll see you later cousin."

Velcora waves goodbye.

Norra Lunarose says, "To velcora Oh, you're leaving? See you later then!"

The air in front of Tonatiuh begins wavering and shimmering.
You sense Brawrur pulling on the strands of aether surrounding Tonatiuh.

Between gentle, lulling growls, Crimebear Brawrur Lunarose, of the Psychedelic Paw says, "Oh, too early."

With a happy nod, you say to Tonatiuh, "Am so happy to have been able to come, yeah, yeah."

Between gentle, lulling growls, Crimebear Brawrur Lunarose, of the Psychedelic Paw says, "Way too early."

Tonatiuh flashes you a joyous smile.

With a huff, you say to Norra, "And no, not all of mine! Most of my songs are written with help from friends."

"Hey!" Tonatiuh greets Brawrur warmly.

You wink conspiratorially at Norra.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Norra.

Cheliyi gives you a friendly squeeze.

You give Cheliyi a friendly squeeze.

Bright and clear, you say, "But we do have to go."

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

Bright and clear, you say, "Or... I do at least."

Tonatiuh flares his hood, mesmerising eyes upon eyes shivering hypnotically.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks towards Cheliyi, resting a hand on the mugwump's shoulder again. "I could only stay for a little while."

Between gentle, lulling growls, Crimebear Brawrur Lunarose, of the Psychedelic Paw says, "And Cheliyi will have to leave as well due to the current terms of our conflict."

Brawrur narrows his eyes to thin slits.

Brawrur waves and says "Goodbye!"

A shimmer of light plays on your goggle lenses as Brawrur departs to west.

Cheliyi narrows her eyes to thin slits.

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles dryly.

Tonatiuh waves his hand dismissively.
Your eyes raise to the heavens as a look of hope flashes across your face.

Bright and clear, you say, "He left without donuts."

You nibble on a powdery donut shaped like a flower.

You glance askance.

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says, "Grumpy bear is grumpy."

Vyell gives a horrified gasp.

With a happy sigh, then a big grin, Psalmist Auraelia, the Trusting says to you, "Ah, you've reminded me now how long it's been since I've been down to the ocean to swim."

Bright and clear, you ask, "Oh! Does anybody want any donuts or breads before we go?"

Cheliyi says nothing, staring at her feet.

Vyell D'Cente, Desert Sage says, "How can anyone say no to donuts?"

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Auraelia.

Bright and clear, you say to Auraelia, "You should."

Bright and clear, you say to Auraelia, "Toronada has a lovely beachfront, yes."

You give a powdery donut shaped like a flower to Vyell D'Cente, Desert Sage.

You give Cheliyi a friendly squeeze.

Norra Lunarose says to Auraelia, "Oh, you like swimming, Blue?"

Cheliyi blinks.

The ghost of a smile passes fleetingly across Cheliyi's lips as she glances at you.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Tonatiuh.

Bright and clear, you say to Tonatiuh, "Am sorry could not stay much longer!"

You huff, puffing your cheeks.

With a smirk to gurashi, Psalmist Auraelia, the Trusting says, "I mean more the ocean beyond the Scorpion's Tail. Out where the water seems to go on forever, no cities, no forests, and just tropical warmth."

You blink.

You tilt your head curiously.

Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold says to you, "Quite alright, it was a delight to have you here."

Tonatiuh flashes you a joyous smile.

Your melodic voice sings into Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold's mind, "...may give you a hug before go??"

You look at Tonatiuh hopefully.

Tonatiuh wraps a coil around you and squeezes fondly.

You reach out, pulling Tonatiuh into a tight embrace.

Bright and clear, you say to Tonatiuh, "Stay goodly and kind, O-K!"

Tonatiuh murmurs softly to himself.

You whisper quietly in Tonatiuh's ear.

In a chirpy tone, Psalmist Auraelia, the Trusting says, "Then again, the Inner Sea is beautiful as well. Perhaps I should stop worrying about mountains I can't pass and enjoy a new horizon a time?"

Your melodic voice sings into Soothsayer Tonatiuh al-Saaoud, Oracle Thousandfold's mind, "And keep an eye out in the city - the monks are very excited! Bouncy!"

You nod your head emphatically.

Auraelia giggles happily.

You lay out a spread of your finest cuisine and delicacies before your guests. Enjoying the food yourself, you delight even more at the sight of everyone indulging themselves in this epicurian feast, eating and drinking until utterly satiated. The fine meal not only lifts your spirits, but enhances your body as well.

Tonatiuh hisses sibilantly into the corner of your mind, "Did notice, yes. Wonder what will come of it!"

Bright and clear, you say, "Away we go!"

Vyell thanks you profusely.

Tonatiuh waves goodbye.

Bright and clear, you say, "Goodbye! STay goodly! Stay kind!"

Vyell waves goodbye.

Poof!