a dance and i'm yours, dear

Flapjack the fox lopes in from the ether.
Flapjack the fox drops lavender stationery of tippling foxes into your hands.
Ears twitching alertly, Flapjack the fox slinks off to the ether.

You read what is written on lavender stationery of tippling foxes:
Dearest Cheliyi,

I have been sleeping much lately. It has been good for me, but I miss
you. I am sorry I was not able to dance with you in the gala hall.
I will dance with you endlessly in our ballroom.
A gift for me? I cannot wait to see it.
I like the paper you sent your letter on.
Oh Cheliyi, I miss you so. My love. I dream of you often, when I am
awake.

Love,
Velcora
Lavender stationery of tippling foxes is holding:
"rose437119"                  a brilliant white rose
1 items found.

(Shadowlight): Faragan says, "Sapphira coming."
(Shadowlight): Faragan says, "Xiran."
(Shadowlight): Faragan says, "I think they have numbers now. Unless we can get a force."
(Shadowlight): Esei says, "Velcora too."

You blink.
You beam broadly.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer, "Love! Are you waking?"
Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer, "**a sweeping sense of joy, tinged with relief**."

You feel a slight tug within your chest and the air around you sparkles with motes of bright light.
You sense Velcora pulling on the strands of aether surrounding you.

A swirl of leaves blows in on a loamy breeze, from which Velcora emerges, wind-blown.

You hug Velcora as best as you can, pulling them into a tight embrace.
You shyly nuzzle Velcora, before placing a soft kiss on her cheek.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Love! I've missed you."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "How are you?"
Velcora reaches out to tenderly cup your cheek in her hand.
Velcora sighs contentedly.

You have emoted: Cheliyi looks absolutely overjoyed, pulling Velcora close. "I am so happy to see you, yes. Missed you so much."

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "You still exist!"

You kiss Velcora passionately.
You giggle happily.

Velcora blinks.
Velcora giggles happily.

Velcora kisses you passionately.
Velcora hugs you compassionately.

Sagely, you say, "I sure hope I exist."
You give Velcora a friendly squeeze.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "It really seems like you do."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Lucky for me."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Sorry I've been gone so much."
Velcora shuffles over to you and shyly takes your hand in her own.

Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer thinks to herself: So beautiful, memory does no justice to the radiance of her beauty.

Velcora blushes furiously.
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I made a new necklace."
Velcora pats a sparkling wildflower garland necklace in a friendly manner.

Warmly, you murmur, "It's beautiful, but nowhere near as brightly or wonderful as you."
You give Velcora a peck on the cheek.

Velcora smiles softly.
Velcora blushes furiously.

You begin to follow Velcora.

Velcora touches her fingertips to her hand, illuminating the temporal tattoo upon it. The air beside her warps, as a clock-like portal manifests.
You follow Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer to A Splendid Ballroom.
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Shall I put my gala dress on?"

Argent moonlight pierces the blue glow of the Flame of dae'Seren upon Velcora, enshrouding her momentarily in a silver mantle.

You blink.
You smile softly.
You give Velcora a peck on the cheek.
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "Mhm."

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

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "Want me to give you room to change?"

Blushing, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I'll go in the other room."

Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer has lost you.

You nod your head emphatically.

Swaying and bending, Velcora departs to the west, awash in a sweet, luscious scent of ripe fruit.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer, "Ack! I should go grab my gown as well. Will be right back!"

---> NYOOM

You take a flowing gown of pastel lily pads from a celestial-patterned armoire.
You take a twinkling tiara of beryl raspberries from A Rope Belt of Accommodation.

---> nyoom back!

A Splendid Ballroom.
This splendid ballroom offers high ceilings, graceful wood panelling, and tasteful, fox-themed wallpaper. The ceiling is adorned with ornate, twinkling chandeliers with flames of many colors. The north wall is outfitted with mirrors that may be covered with lavish curtains embroidered with rabbits. Most of the room has smooth and shiny wooden floors for dancing upon, but in the eastern portion of the room sits a small but elegant stage for performances, musical or otherwise. A large orchid is hard not to notice, the soft glow emanating from its depths revealing it as an artfully made lantern. Music resounds from within a brightly-embroidered yurt, which livens up the nearby surroundings here. A painting of Through My Eyes is proudly exhibited on a nearby wall. Perpetually ticking away the hours, the Accurate Clock of Month's Torrent stands proudly nearby. Draped in a cascade of berries and leaves, a vibrant youth rests here with an expression of bright hope.
You see a single exit leading west (open door).

Velcora beams broadly.

You have emoted: Cheliyi strides back in, her expression brightening as it falls on Velcora.

---> look velcora aaaaa

She is a compound-eyed royal kephera fragrant demigoddess changeling. Her huge emerald eyes are many-faceted and sparkle brilliantly. Her skin is as black as midnight. She has two long, slender antennae that bob on the top of her head. Her lips are soft and humanoid. Her limbs are quite thin. She has an abdomen and thorax, segmented from each other, but each one possessing certain attractive, curvy, humanoid features. A lush fragrance dances about her as she stands awash in the wild, prismatic colours of a truefavour from Maylea, Bloom of Serenity.
Parted on the side, a gleaming flurry of tresses cascades about her head and to just below the shoulders in an enchanting, unruly halo of luscious, plum-hued wonder. The locks have been artfully curled into a variety of shapes and sizes for the most voluminous and textured effect, lending her face a youthful, vibrant frame.
She is wearing:
clear quartz prayer beads
an ethereal bluebell earring through her right eyebrow
a translucent crystal bindi
a pair of thin spectacles
colourful wildflower high-heeled shoes
a dragon's egg tulip
a sparkling wildflower garland necklace
the Flame of dae'Seren
an elegant orange gown trailing a tail-like train.

You think to yourself: **a surge of adoration, oh, she looks radiant....**.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "You look amazing, my love."
Velcora smiles softly.

Fondly, you say, "And you do too, yes. Have I ever told you how amazing you look in your kephera shape? Radiant, yes."

Velcora blushes furiously.

You have emoted: Cheliyi offers a hand to Velcora, her gaze soft with adoration.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Thank you my dear."

A gentle flickering of pinkish orange light draws attention to the lantern here that looks like a large, multi-colored orchid.

Velcora takes your hand, eyes twinkling as they find yours. "Without illusions, I'm not sure how to provide any music for us. I could switch classes for a bit."

You give a trillingly melodic laugh, your frills resonating with joy.
With a cheesy grin, you say, "I hear symphonies when I am with yous, yes."
You have emoted: Cheliyi rises to her tiptoes, kissing Velcora on their nose.
Softer, you say, "So there is no need."

Velcora blushes and grins. "Oh no, I should have said that." She puts a hand on your hip, preparing to dance. "I should have gotten a music box or two." She winces briefly.

You chuckle softly, your frilled tail flicking idly with amusement.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "How silly of me, I forgot we had bards living here."

Velcora gently pulls aside the yurt's silken door and peers curiously inside.
Singing a jaunty tune, a beguiling, blue-eyed bard steps gracefully out of a brightly-embroidered yurt.

You give a trillingly melodic laugh, your frills resonating with joy.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says to a beguiling, blue-eyed bard, "Please play us a song or two."

Velcora takes a brilliant white rose from a fesix bag of carrying.
Velcora gives a brilliant white rose to you.
Velcora takes you gently in her arms, and together you dance a slow, graceful waltz.

You have emoted: Cheliyi pauses, losing some of her confidence as she gingerly places a hand on Velcora's shoulder. "I... mm. I should say, have never... danced like this befores. Just watched some peoples do it." The mugwump blushes furiously, before taking the rose with a softer grin. "So watch your feet."
You slip into a brilliant white rose.

---> pretty manse ambients

The soft dimness of dusk spreads pleasantly through the area like a water stain spreading on a thin piece of paper, bringing with it the calls of nocturnal birds just beginning to wake.

Velcora grins back at you, eyes gleaming with happiness. "I can always get new feet. Dancing with you is irreplaceable."
Velcora takes both of your hands gently and raises one elegantly above both your heads then uses the other to push you into an easy, smooth twirl.

You have emoted: Cheliyi blinks with surprise, about to protest, only to laugh with delight as she's spun around. "I would like to -keep- your feets, love."

Velcora laughs too, pulling you close as the dance continues. "They are yours. All of me is yours..." Without meaning to, she has become a bit serious. "I am yours forever, Cheliyi." She spins you again to regain a lighter tone.
Velcora blushes furiously.

You have emoted: Cheliyi stares at Velcora with wide eyes, her mouth slightly agape as she's been shocked speechless.
You open your mouth to say something, but speech fails you.
On the verge of tears, you say, "Velcora, I..."

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I'm..."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "...sorry. I didn't mean to..."
Velcora creases her brow in a frown.

With heartfelt conviction, you say, "I am yours forever, Velcora." The mugwump gently brings the kepheran's hand up to her lips, kissing it gently. "Really. But also, please," and she finally grins, tears breaking free, "don't lose your feet."
Softly, you say, "Never be sorry for that love, no."

Velcora smiles as her own tears flow, mirroring yours. "You overvalue my feet love. It's my face that's really hot stuff." She laughs as she wipes some of her tears away, and yours. Then she kisses you.

You think to yourself: **a swell of love and devotion, you would move mountains for them, they are always yours and you are always theirs....**.

You have been recognised by Velcora for: Don't lose your feet.
You just earned 5 daily credits. You can earn 10 more.

---> now im losing my shit over that recognize LMAO

You have emoted: Cheliyi hums contently in the kiss, rising higher so that she can wrap her arms around Velcora's neck. She finally pulls away, sliding her hands into Velcora's own. "Now, where were we?"

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Kissing, I think..."
The corners of Velcora's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

The corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Or... maybe dancing."

Velcora ponders a beguiling, blue-eyed bard thoughtfully, looking her up and down.
A beguiling, blue-eyed bard bows respectfully to Velcora.

Teasingly, you say, "I think I meant dancing."

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I think I knew that."

Velcora grabs and holds tight to your hand opposite her and positions her other hand behind the small of your back then guides you backward into a beautifully dramatic dip.
Velcora gives you a peck on the cheek.
Velcora takes you gently in her arms, and together you dance a slow, graceful waltz.

You have emoted: Cheliyi lets out another surprised laugh, staring up at Velcora with absolute devotion.

With a grin, you say, "And, to be sure, I -do- like your face more than your feet. Your face is much more kissables."
You regard Velcora thoughtfully before leaning in and kissing her on the nose, placating her concerns.

With a wry smile, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I don't remember you ever kissing my feet. Maybe they're very kissable!"
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "...don't do that though."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I think my face will enjoy kisses more."

---> with every fiber in my body, i avoid making an ooc foot joke

Velcora takes both of your hands gently and raises one elegantly above both your heads then uses the other to push you into an easy, smooth twirl.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Your face is good too, love."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Actually, it's the best one."

You raise an eyebrow questioningly.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I'm saying you are beautiful."

Sagely, you say, "We'll have to disagree, because I think -your- face is better."
You giggle happily.

Velcora giggles happily.
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "We will have to disagree, because you are wrong."
Velcora gives you a peck on the cheek.
Velcora grabs you in a sudden embrace and smothers your face with loving kisses.
Velcora hums a happy tune.

You have emoted: Cheliyi follows along Velcora's lead, falling into the easy rhythm as their steps match.
You blush furiously.
You giggle happily.
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "How are things in the Forest? The Seralems place doing okays?"

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I think so, honestly I've been sleeping so much I could be behind on the news."
Blushing again, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "You smell really nice. As usual."

You blink.
You close your eyes and inhale deeply, absorbing the scent of your surroundings.
Teasingly, you say, "So do yous, yes."

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "And I sees. Well... besides now, what has been on your mind? Anything important?"

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Besides dancing with you, and seeing your face, and kissing you, and aski--*cough* um asking about you, not much else has been on my kind. I should do more Ministerial work probably. And need to work on my book. But, mostly I've been sleeping. And what about you love?"

You hum softly, your frills vibrating with song.
Comprehension flashes across your face.

A gentle morning light slowly permeates the area, and the contented warbles of songbirds drift in after it.

Halting in place, you say, "THE GIFT."
You flail about helplessly.

---> itemlist food

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      Id   Description                                                   Months
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  153660   an icy blue heart-shaped candy                                32
  217955   a brilliant white heart-shaped candy                          33
  254486   a platter of fox-shaped pancakes                              19
  438446   a mini kafe cookie topped with fresh raspberries              3
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You have 4 edible items.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "Aaaaaa."

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "The...oh! Yes, you mentioned a gift."
Velcora sweats profusely and wrings her hands nervously.

You have emoted: Cheliyi hurries over to her pack, pulling out a platter of food.
You beam broadly at Velcora.
Sheepishly, you say, "You are -always- designing things for me, and I can never do the same for yous, so... wanted to fix thats."
You display a platter of fox-shaped pancakes for all in the room to see.
Proudly, you give a platter of fox-shaped pancakes to Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer.

You carefully study a cooking recipe.
#: 34353 Item: Platter  Type: Gourmet  Org: Public  Designer: Cheliyi
Ingredients: grain 22 sugar 1 milk 1 salt 1 fruit 1
Mortal Reviews: Allowed
IMPORTANT: The main noun MUST use one of these: PLATTER
Appearance:
a platter of fox-shaped pancakes
Dropped:
Rivulets of steam rising from the dish, a platter of fox-shaped pancakes has been left here.
Examined:
Piled generously atop a wooden plate, this stack of pancakes are both
thick and fluffy, wafting sugary fumes. Shaped like the head of a fox,
the cakes have been cooked to a crispy golden brown. Specific lines of
cake have been cooked to a deeper chocolate brown in imitation of
sketching to capture the image of its vulpine model. Large, fuzzy ears
sit above a winking gaze, which leads to a thin snout stretched wide by
a mischievous grin. Set in a convenient bowl, a cognac-flavored syrup
offers an interesting condiment to be consumed.
Consume:
Carefully tearing the ear off of the topmost pancake, you bite clean
through the fluffy, soft bread, the outmost layer crispy with a hint of
salted butter. Tearing bit by bit through, you soon finish the first
cake without even tasting the syrup. You remedy this by carefully
dipping a section of pancake into the bowl, generously soaking the bread
with the glistening condiment. Popping the bread in your mouth, you chew
and release a rush of sugar across your palate, followed by the hint of
sweetness often characteristic of cognac. You soon devour the rest of
the stack, leaving little behind but a sticky mess.
Smell:
Inhaling over the platter, you scent buttered bread, sugar, and the faintest hint of cognac.
Taste:
Nibbling one of the cakes, your senses are flooded with the homey comforts of warm bread and simple syrup, followed by the aftertaste of cognac.

Velcora gives a short gasp of elation.
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "You..."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "You made these for me?"

You have emoted: Cheliyi clasps her hands together, looking up at Velcora hopefully.
You nod your head emphatically.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "They look amazing."

Velcora puts her nose over a platter of fox-shaped pancakes and inhales.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "It is the very least I could do, yes. You have done so muchly for me."

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Cheliyi, you've done so much for me too."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "But I love them."
Velcora tentatively sticks out her tongue and licks a platter of fox-shaped pancakes.
Velcora nibbles on a platter of fox-shaped pancakes.
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Thank you so much."

You smile softly.

Velcora hugs you compassionately.

You giggle happily.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I won't show them to Flapjack or else he'll eat them."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Or maybe just drink the syrup."
Velcora giggles happily.

You give a trillingly melodic laugh, your frills resonating with joy.
You shyly nuzzle Velcora, before placing a soft kiss on her cheek.

Wryly, you say, "And he'll get more egotisticals, yes. His head might burst."

Velcora bursts into a fit of giggles, ending with an abrupt and surprising snort.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Almost definitely."

Velcora licks a platter of fox-shaped pancakes.
Velcora gives you a peck on the cheek.
Velcora gives you a peck on the cheek.
Velcora gives you a peck on the cheek.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Shall we stroll to our pond, love?"

Velcora shuffles over to you and shyly takes your hand in her own.

You nod your head sagely.

Velcora smiles softly.
Velcora slips into a striped orchid.

You have emoted: Cheliyi hums softly, giving Velcora's hand a gentle squeeze.

Velcora opens the oak door to the west.
Velcora begins to follow you.
Velcora follows you south.

A Peaceful Pond with Marshy Banks.
The fruit trees to the north give way to a marshy area here, populated by high grasses, swaying reeds, and the sounds of frogs singing. A few flowers lend other colors to the setting, but the main jewel is the sparkling blue-green surface of the pond that is the centerpiece of this area. Waterliles and their pads, along with the occasional waterfowl, dot the water, and more reeds poke out within its edges. Under the surface, colorful koi swim serenely. A large clamshell sits on the floor of the pond. Like a shadow upon the ground, a midnight black rose has been left here. A strikingly beautiful rose, of the deepest blue, lies here. A solitary violet iris is here. Humming a complex, quiet tune to herself, a beguiling, blue-eyed bard accords her mandolin here.
You see a single exit leading north.

You smile softly.
Surprised, you say, "Are those koi fishes newly?"

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I don't think so."
Velcora leans her head on your shoulder.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "What's it like? Aquamancy, I mean."

The Mantle of Starlight flows gently against your form, twinkling stars shifting across its surface as the starry infinity continues its eternal motion.

Velcora gives a tree-shaped sugar cookie to you.

You hum softly, your frills vibrating with song.
You nibble on a tree-shaped sugar cookie.

---> look cookie

Artfully cut into the shape of a stately tree, this sugar cookie has
been baked to an appetizing golden brown and meticulously decorated with
surprising detail. The canopy has been slathered in emerald green
frosting and embellished here and there with piped leaves of lighter and
darker green, and the trunk has been covered in kafe-flavoured frosting
of a rich brown hue, darker brown lines of piped sugar included to
suggest the varied texture of bark. A masterpiece in the world of
pastries, this cookie looks almost too good to eat...almost.

Pensively, you say, "It's... cold. Like you are breathing in all of the ice and chill of the ocean with each breathe, but instead of chilling you, it is comforting. Like a wake up."
You inch bashfully over to Velcora and nuzzle her tenderly.

Softer, you say, "And at the same time, it's warmth. Full of brightness and life, and Light. It is so old, that you cannot hear the song as easily. But, it is there."
With a laugh, you say, "Is the lifeblood of Nature, you knows? Down to the tiniest petal or leaf."

Velcora nods slowly, imagining the sensations as she squeezes your hand in hers. "True."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "It must be very special, to have that relationship with water."
Velcora hums a happy tune.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "What is it like being an instruments persons? Or any of the classes you try? Do have a favorite?"

Velcora traces a finger through the water, watching the ripples.

You close your eyes and focus on Velcora's voice, frills turned to them.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Music is the class I know best. And along with that, illusions. It feels so freeing being able to paint my inspiration into the world with illusions. But now I'm learning to bring it into being in other ways. Art, designs. Forging. Tattoos even!"

You have emoted: Cheliyi hums contently, leaning against Velcora as she listens. "You always are an amazing painter, yes."

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "But none of the classes I've tried have felt like what you described. I've felt a bit of it in other ways I think. More when I'm designing. Bringing something into being, coaxing the idea out from what exists already. Trying to hear what else is needed. Maybe I'm giving my designs too much credit. Maybe I don't feel like that with anything."

You ponder Velcora thoughtfully, looking her up and down.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Did a painting about tattoos...somewhere here...""

Velcora takes a painting of Tattoos from a fesix bag of carrying.

Velcora gives a painting of Tattoos to you.

Thoughtfully, you say, "That sounds good, though. Sounds real. Do not discredit yourself so soonly."

---> look painting

The tattoo needle gleams in the center top of the image, a fine silver
filigree having been applied in florid, curling lines upon the silver
paint, and beneath this, silver essence faintly shimmers out from
beneath these layers. The rest of the image flows from the tip of this
needle, having been created through a mix of painting and embroidery
upon the canvas. Each line flows into the next like water rivulets
spreading forth upon the hardpacked dirt of a hillside. The colors
separate and meet again a hundred times to form a pattern not unlike a
stained glass bird. Droplets of color limn the bird as though the ink
were still wet. Careful inspection shows dark pencil lines like fine
hairs upon the otherwise unmarked portion of the canvas, as though the
bird has been tattooed upon skin.

You ponder the situation.
You ponder a painting of Tattoos thoughtfully, looking it up and down.
You smile softly.

Velcora's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "You're right, love, as usual."

Gently, you say, "And this painting, it is wonderful. It is a good thing, to be able to create freely. To have range."
You give Velcora a peck on the cheek.
You give a painting of Tattoos to Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer.

Velcora blushes furiously.
Velcora's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Thank you."
Velcora puts a painting of Tattoos into a fesix bag of carrying.

With a sigh, you say, "Will admit, have always had trouble putting my mark on the weave. I make things, but not often. Is easier for me to ride along like a lilypad floating on the ripples."
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "Am so attuned that the world flows right through, but I stay put, sometimes."

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Love, you make your mark wherever you go. Especially in people's hearts."

With a loud yet playful whistle, a mechanical dirigible comes puttering in on currents of air, its metallic claw grasping a cheeky corvid sugar cookie, which it quickly deposits in your hands.

You blink.
You blink.
You chuckle softly, your frilled tail flicking idly with amusement.

A mechanical dirigible bobs up and down on the air currents before jets of steam erupt from several of its valves, then putters off.

With a laugh, you say, "Well, have not seen one of these in a while..."
You give Velcora a peck on the cheek.
Velcora smiles softly.
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "And... thank you."

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I'll be right back."

Across the heavens, the stars and moon challenge night's dark reign, revealing familiar constellations that tell the tales of myth and legend.

---> waiting

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Sorrry."
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "That was longer than I intended."

The yowling of distant foxes lend their romance to the midnight hour.
Midnight shadows coalesce around a new day, and Mother Night embraces the land in utter darkness.
It is now the 4th of Vestian, 599 years after the Coming of Estarra.

Velcora nuzzles you shyly, before placing a soft kiss on your cheek.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Would you like to go spin the wheel with me?"
In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "I'm going to go hang my gown in the closet. One moment, dear."

You nod your head sagely.

Swaying and bending, Velcora departs to the northeast, awash in a sweet, luscious scent of ripe fruit.

You remove a flowing gown of pastel lily pads.
You remove a twinkling tiara of beryl raspberries.

---> so many clothes omg

Awash in the sweet, luscious scent of ripe fruit, Velcora enters languidly from the northeast.

You hum softly, your frills vibrating with song.

Velcora beams broadly.

You begin to follow Velcora.
You smile softly.

You follow Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer west to the Enigmatic Stairs.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Imagine it'll be crowded."

You follow Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer up to the Enigmatic Stairs.
You follow Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer in to the Cave of Chaos.

You grasp the edge of the Wheel of Tzaraziko before giving it a heavy push, sending it spinning. Slow at first, the wheel begins to spin faster and faster, the air about it warping in a wild array of colours as it becomes impossible to watch.

The Wheel of Tzaraziko crackles with a brilliant display of colours, landing on A RANDOM ITEM as you stare intently.
If you are ready to spin your coin for a prize, SPIN WHEEL INNER.
You grasp the edge of the Wheel of Tzaraziko before giving it a heavy push, sending it spinning. Slow at first, the wheel begins to spin faster and faster, the air about it warping in a wild array of colours as it becomes impossible to watch.
The Wheel of Tzaraziko crackles with a brilliant display of colours, rewarding you with a fortune cookie.

You quickly break open a cookie, palming a glimmering purple tongue stud and a strip of paper and stuffing the broken cookie in your mouth.

You quickly read the paper in your hands:
Nature, time and patience are the three great healers.

You blink.

Velcora points at you and falls into a fit of giggles, ending with an abrupt and surprising snort. Did she really just snort?

You smile wryly at Velcora.

Velcora takes a tree-shaped sugar cookie from a fesix bag of carrying.

You give Velcora a peck on the cheek.

Velcora gives a tree-shaped sugar cookie to you.

A flurry of blackthorn petals arrives from the east, thorny vines sprouting within the floral cloud and twining together to form the body of Esei.

Esei ponders you thoughtfully, looking you up and down.
Esei gives a cat of black ink to you.

Velcora blinks.

You blink.

You pat a cat of black ink in a friendly manner.

(ooc): Esei says, "Blinking intensifies."

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

You tilt your head curiously at Esei.

Esei tilts their head curiously at you.

You pet a cat of black ink ingratiatingly.
Setting it on their head, you give a cat of black ink to Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk.
You grin mischievously at Esei.

A rush of summer warmth passes through you as you smell grass and flowers and glimpse the limitless blue of a perfectly blue, sunlit sky.

Esei narrows their eyes at you in an unnerving manner.

Velcora creases her brow in a frown.

With crackling sparks, a Brooch of Angels comes flying out of the Wheel of Tzaraziko straight into your hands.
You have emoted: Cheliyi looks innocent of all crimes.
You put a Brooch of Angels into a fesix backpack.

Velcora gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

Great waves crash over one another as they pour in from the out, finally swirling together before solidifying into Tridemon.
Tridemon suddenly turns to you, and you watch as he reaches out and lightly boops you on the nose with a finger.

You give Tridemon a peck on the cheek.
Inhaling sharply, you sneeze so hard that your frills puff out like balloons.

Velcora flashes Tridemon a joyous smile.

Esei continues to stare at you, silent as the grave, as their cat proceeds to nest adopt their head and spill ink down the sides of their face.

You have emoted: Cheliyi grins up at Esei, unrepentant to their plight.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, ""I'm getting dizzy I think.""
You nod your head at Velcora.

Skeletal white blossoms flower along the flesh of Esei as their body splits apart into a blizzard of blackthorn petals that leave to the out.

You shyly nuzzle Velcora, before placing a soft kiss on her cheek.

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters thinks to himself: ... to boop an Esei.

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

You follow Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer out to the Enigmatic Stairs.
Velcora wipes the back of her hand across her brow in relief.

You chuckle softly, your frilled tail flicking idly with amusement.
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "I think I'm ready for a nap."

Velcora nods her head emphatically.
Velcora touches her fingertips to her hand, illuminating the temporal tattoo upon it. The air beside her warps, as a clock-like portal manifests.
You follow Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer to A Splendid Ballroom.

Velcora takes both of your hands gently and raises one elegantly above both your heads then uses the other to push you into an easy, smooth twirl.

You give a trillingly melodic laugh, your frills resonating with joy.
You follow Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer west to A Luxurious Parlour.
You follow Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer south to A Cozy Ornate Bedroom.
With a content sigh, you lean up against Velcora, blinking drowsily.
You lie down on an ornate bed of jade with vivid red filigree and comfortably stretch out.

Velcora lies down on an ornate bed of jade with vivid red filigree and comfortably stretches out.
Velcora gives you a friendly cuddle.
You snuggle up close to Velcora, smiling happily.

Velcora gives you a peck on the cheek.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Sweet dreams."

Softly, you say, "Love you, dear."

You grow still and begin to pray silently for preservation of your soul while you are out of the land.

In a quiet, singsongy vibrato, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Love you too."
Velcora smiles softly.
Velcora grows still and her lips begin to move silently.