Cocoon Company

Within a serene glade.
A fresh breeze is blowing through the area. The expense of the mystical forest takes pause here as it opens up into a tranquil, aged glade of light and colour. At its heart is a long tableau of white marble, gleaming in the light with its mirror-polished surface. The joyful song of birds lends the area a serene atmosphere, their colourful feathers dancing among the blossoming flowers carpeting the small hill. Four pillars of sand flow onto a bed-sized slab of white marble which rises from the ground, surrounded by a nimbus of domotheon energies. Resting peacefully in repose upon the healing mound, the cocooned figure of the Goddess Li-varili is kept vigil by the gentle light of twinkling domothean crystals. Long tresses of emerald vines extending down her back, an ivy fae stands here, her downcast gaze demure. Wreathed in aurulent ivy, a pristine healing mound gleams invitingly. There are 2 misty wisps of healing light here. Flickering like a ghostly light, a will-o-wisp floats through the air.
You see a single exit leading west.

LOOKIT ME
Standing at a lithe five-foot eleven, they are a graceful elfen kindly demigod changeling. Their shoulders are sharp and broad, their arms surprisingly sinewy and ending in long, lissome hands. Their gentle complexion is of a smooth tawny hue and covered in a smattering of dark freckles. Their long cheeks and thin, upturned nose both bear a permanent shade of blush, accentuated by the greatest cluster of freckles. A moderately sized crescent-shaped scar mars their right cheek, brightly visible against the deep hue of their skin. A hint of discolored flesh can be seen at the center of their sternum, mostly obscured by their clothing. Their thin elfen ears are slightly longer than average, pointing downward and just visible behind the tangled mess of vibrant, apricot-colored hair. A shock of bone-white has grown in along their left temple, lending a somewhat aged appearance to their otherwise youthful features. Their sleepy eyes are perhaps their most striking feature, a vibrant blue-gray that almost seem to glow against all the surrounding hues.
They are wearing:
a starry wreath of celestial light set atop their head like a halo
a circlet of crystal thorns resting loosely atop their head
a vivid red-orange poppy tucked lovingly behind their left ear
an ebon throwover cloak striated with lilac patterns wrapped protectively about their form
the Mantle of Starlight which flows dreamily about their shoulders and back
a breezy blue cotton tunic which hangs flatteringly from their form
mercurial Mysraian prayer beads pulled taut against their right wrist
a Glomdoring friendship bracelet which jingles softly on their left wrist
minty citrus incense beads pulled taut against their right wrist
a crystalline poppy with inlaid smoke worn delicately upon their left wrist
a driftwood ring of sea breezes fitted tightly to their left middle finger
simple white linen trousers which swish around their legs freely
Refined Boots of the Paladin, worn and weathered from use.

You bounce up and down.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Ah, oh, ahm."

As you gently brush your fingertips across a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili, one of the pure white magnolia blossoms flowering about Her gently floats into your grasp.
"Take this pure white magnolia blossom, Gurashi," the calm, feminine voice of the Empyreal Goddess whispers to you, "and empower the misty wisps of Daeiv ma'Mornhai, that they may imbue it with their healing power."

You nod your head sagely.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you whisper, "I will."

<-- runs around talking to wispies!!

You think to yourself: Must make the flower goodly and strong.

You sing the praises of the heroic exploits of a misty wisp of healing light, recounting her many incredible adventures.
A misty wisp of healing light puffs up her chest and a crazy gleam enters her eyes as she vigorously agrees with you that her intelligence and strength far surpass anyone else's.
An achingly beautiful rhapsody sings out from a misty wisp of healing light and a soothing glow engulfs you in answer, blessing you beneath a sparkling veil of white.
In response to the wisp's bright song, the magnolia in your hands glows anew with purest white light.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you sing, "Goodly wispies, kindly wispies."

<-- talky talky

In soft, mellifluous tones, you sing, "You are gonna make Someone feel soooo better~."

<-- talky talky

You sing the praises of the heroic exploits of a misty wisp of healing light, recounting her many incredible adventures.
A misty wisp of healing light puffs up her chest and a crazy gleam enters her eyes as she vigorously agrees with you that her intelligence and strength far surpass anyone else's.
An achingly beautiful rhapsody sings out from a misty wisp of healing light and a soothing glow engulfs you in answer, blessing you beneath a sparkling veil of white.
In response to the wisp's bright song, the magnolia in your hands glows anew with purest white light.
As a pure white magnolia blossom overflows with boundless light, you feel an irresistible urge to TOUCH the regal flower.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you sing, "Goodly wispies..."

You reach out and touch a pure white magnolia blossom.
As a pure white magnolia blossom's petals unfurl, you hear the gentle voice of the Empyreal Goddess whisper: "This magnolia's heart is fully imbued with great healing light. Bring it to the cocoon bearing the Goddess Li-varili, and you may lend its power to My own."
[HINT]: DROP the flower before the cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili!

Shifting in colours, a willowisp floats away elsewhere.

<-- nyoom!

Within a serene glade.
There is a very light rain shower. The expense of the mystical forest takes pause here as it opens up into a tranquil, aged glade of light and colour. At its heart is a long tableau of white marble, gleaming in the light with its mirror-polished surface. The joyful song of birds lends the area a serene atmosphere, their colourful feathers dancing among the blossoming flowers carpeting the small hill. Four pillars of sand flow onto a bed-sized slab of white marble which rises from the ground, surrounded by a nimbus of domotheon energies. Resting peacefully in repose upon the healing mound, the cocooned figure of the Goddess Li-varili is kept vigil by the gentle light of twinkling domothean crystals. Long tresses of emerald vines extending down her back, an ivy fae stands here, her downcast gaze demure. Wreathed in aurulent ivy, a pristine healing mound gleams invitingly. Twirling brightly in place, a misty wisp of healing light pulses with a soft glow here. A sickly taint wyrm with razor teeth is coiled on the ground here, spoiling her own flesh with her corrosive stench. Veldrin D'Cente is here, shrouded. She wields a Disc of Life in her left hand and a midnight black tear stained violin in her right hand.
You see a single exit leading west.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Then get flower..and.."
Brightening with a pulse of recognition, a misty wisp of healing light twirls in place with anticipation.

Veldrin's ears perk up with a sudden interest.

You have emoted: Gurashi starts as they enter, a pure white magnolia blossom held delicately between their hands. "Oh...!"

Ears bouncing, you say to Veldrin, "Miss Veldrin...!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you whisper, "Are you," They glance towards the cocoon, "here to helps the Lady too?"
The echoes of a sweet, salubrious song emanate from a misty wisp of healing light as she glows fondly.

You look at a misty wisp of healing light hopefully.
Dimming in and out as if startled at your approach, a misty wisp of healing light twinkles here uncertainly.

Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short giggle.

You think to yourself: *fleeting acknowledgement: Ladies... for helping One will help the Other*.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A cacophony of voices roar in a confusing mass of discordant confusion, suddenly out from them come a pair of young voices chanting, "it is Dirt Bug it is Dirt Bug!"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Aye..one of the followers told us about it."

Veldrin shuffles her feet uneasily.

You have emoted: Gurashi wriggles their nose a little, stepping closer. "Do you know how to do the thing?" They ask, flower still glowing brightly in their hands. "Do you want to see?"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Have you been well?"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Ah yes yes, we've completed it a few times so far."

You eyes light up as you smile.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Take flower and empower it with the wisp then return here and.."

Brightening with a pulse of recognition, a misty wisp of healing light twirls in place with anticipation.

Veldrin sucks thoughtfully on her teeth.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Drop it, yes yes."

A ghostly willowisp dances in gaily.

You have emoted: "Aahahh, good," Gurashi beams at this, then turns their full attention to the cocoon so they may carefully deposit the glowing bloom. "And then it will help Her feel better, yes yes."

You drop a pure white magnolia blossom.
Boundless light flows forth from a pure white magnolia flower in its descent, floating gently towards a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili in a swirl of soothing energies. The entirety of the healing mound illuminates in answer, drawing strength from the offering.
The Goddess Li-varili stirs gently in Her repose, the illumined scars upon the length of Her body fading somewhat as the light of the magnolias shines amidst the slow, gradual process of healing.
"Allow Me to thank you for your part in this healing ritual, Gurashi," the calm, feminine voice of the Empyreal Goddess whispers to you through the aether, before dissipating in a whirl of starlight.
You feel your health expand as the healing power of Lantra, the White washes over you in gratitude.

Smiling, you ask Veldrin, "I am O-K. How are you, Miss?"

LOOKIT VELDRIN
She is an ordinary human vernal ascendant. She is rather short for her race. Her head is crowned with pure wispy silver locks that spill like a waterfall down over her form down to her feet. Countless tiny bells are woven into her hair dull and in some cases slightly chared. Her robe draped over her slight frame. A pair of black draconic wings sprout from her back, the muscles to weak too do much more then stir the air about her. A pair of horns run from her fore head back tword her crown. While her ears are mostly hidden in her hair, Slight points can been seen to them. Her face bares high cheek bones and a pair of soft pale grey eyes. Her skin appears to be coated in a mostly clear flexable crystal shell. Tattooed on her gut is an illustration of a golden Ouroboros. Velvety coils of incandescent indigo billow about her shoulders like a luxurious shawl, its threads woven of eventide fog and vespertine blooms.
Resembling an entity from the cosmic planes, her head is wreathed in undulating strands of shimmering cosmic fire. Attuned to her moods, the chromatic waves are in constant flux, from rising up in a halo of incandescent anger to streaming back in ripples of pleasure.
She is wearing:
a changeling intaglio
a fesix bandolier
a feathered mantle of eternal despair
an ebon stop watch of caliginous shadows
a Sigil of the Ouroboros embedded deeply around her navel
a golden Ouroboros ring
a dark Ouroboros veil crown
an ominous cloak of the Ouroboros
a string of serpentine prayer beads of Legion
a fesix bandolier
a sleek pilot uniform infused with aetherlight
a golden Ouroboros ring
the Mage's Belt of Extraordinary Relativity
a circlet of interlocking crystal
an iron ring of churning smog
a sombre hollow tongue stud
a stole of the Ouroborian Priesthood
white onyx prayer beads embellished with quartz
a Crown of the Soulless.

The pointed tips of your ears twitch to hear an errant sound.

You have emoted: Gurashi glances up, smiling still to themselves even as the flower aids in coating the cocoon before returning their full attention to the human opposite them.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: Another voice quitely speaks up, "oh it is that dear things again, give them a cookie won't you?" as the two childlike voices keep chanting "Dirtbug Dirtbug!"

Veldrin sucks thoughtfully on her teeth.

Veldrin gives a small divine cookie to you.

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

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "A cookie! How kind!"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We are well enough."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Veldrin, "Would you like a snack too? I brought some foods."

Shafts of pale morning light pierce through the gloom from Father Sun's crown as it peeks over the world's edge, announcing a new day.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A deep almost growling roar over shadows all the others as it growl, "HUNGER!" the elderly soft feminen voice respodning with a "Yes dear, hunger always."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Sure..we would accept a gift of food."

A look of understanding crossing her features, Veldrin nods her head slowly.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "As long as no sentients where involved..which we doubt you would carry around."

You have emoted: Gurashi pauses, then giggles, their ears twitching again as they dig through a motley wicker basket. "One sec, I got popcorns, that did not require any murders," They insist. "Only corns were involved."

You give a platter of cheesy popcorn to Veldrin D'Cente.

You have emoted: Gurashi considers the human beside them before pulling out another platter. "Here, just in case," They smile.

You give a platter of sweet and salty popcorn to Veldrin D'Cente.

You hum softly to yourself.

Happily, you say, "Popcorn is great for eating one-at-a-times, or a lot of things all at once, yes."

A look of understanding crossing her features, Veldrin nods her head slowly.

You have emoted: Gurashi watches Veldrin curiously, head canted to the side as they pull out a platter for themselves. "Also birds like it."

You hum softly to yourself.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Let us complete this."
<-- she leaves

A single, crystal clear note pierces the air as several wisps of silvery light drift in from the west, coalescing into the form of Yilan.
<--and Yilan arrives!

With a flourish of their arm, Yilan bows deeply.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Yilan.

Pale gold in hue, the wreath about your brow shimmers in a steady pattern, like unto a heartbeat in its gentle pulsation, crowning you in a flickering halo before settling still once more.

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "Hello! Don't mind me too much. I am attempting to, er, help. But haven't done this before."

As Yilan gently brushes their fingertips across a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili, one of the pure white magnolia blossoms flowering about Her gently floats into their grasp.

You have emoted: Gurashi's ears twitch, and they smile. "Oh! It is not hard, though I just did it myselfs..."

Comprehension flashes across Yilan's face.

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "Ah so it may take some time."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Yilan, "So the wispies might still be needing a little time to think about helping..."

Yilan nods their head emphatically.

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "That's fair."

Smiling, you say, "But, ah, uhm! All that need to do, yes, is to touch the cocoon with your FINGERTIPS, yes."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "And then it will give you a most beauuuutiful flower..."

Yilan nods their head emphatically.

Yilan lifts aloft a pure white magnolia blossom, considering it closely.

You have emoted: Gurashi spreads their arms wide. "And then you go around and empower, the, uh..."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Healy wispies! The healing white-light ones."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Not the regular ones. Well you can talk to the regular ones too."

Your snout twitches and trembles at the air, sensing through a striped badger nose upon your face the faint traces of others in the surrounding area.

Yilan nods their head emphatically.

Slithering in from the west, a sickly taint wyrm with razor teeth pollutes the air.

The smell of wildflowers wafts past your nose.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "But there should be lots of them all over to talk to!"

Yilan nods their head emphatically.

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "I'll try and talk to them."

You have emoted: Gurashi gestures excitedly. "And ten of thems will make it powerful."

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Yilan.

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "See you later!"

The corners of Yilan's mouth turn up as they grin mischievously.

Happily, you say to Yilan, "Good lucky!"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Lastly..drop flower.."

You nod your head at Veldrin.

Comprehension flashes across Yilan's face.

Boundless light flows forth from a pure white magnolia flower in its descent, floating gently towards a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili in a swirl of soothing energies. The entirety of the healing mound illuminates in answer, drawing strength from the offering.

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "Thank you, thank you."

The Goddess Li-varili stirs gently in Her repose, the illumined scars upon the length of Her body fading somewhat as the light of the magnolias shines amidst the slow, gradual process of healing.
A single, crystal clear note chimes through the air as Yilan dissolves into wisps of silvery light that drift off to the west.
Veldrin appears suddenly refreshed and rejuvenated as a gentle white light suffuses her in its immaculate glow.

Veldrin nods her head sagely.

Veldrin inclines her head politely to those around her.

You have emoted: Gurashi watches eagerly. "Ah! It is beautiful!" They clasp their hands together as Veldrin drops the flower and the cocoon glows.

Veldrin sways back and forth.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask Veldrin, "It is nice to help, isn't it?"

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: Hard to understand mutters and whispers swirl, "should we play?" "another is here this time" "they are peaceful" "we do normally.."

Veldrin sucks thoughtfully on her teeth.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We are glad to have a means of assisting her, we tried before everything but could never gain an audance."

You have emoted: Gurashi squints up at the sky as the rain continues to fall. "Oh, mean with She?" They look at Veldrin again, frowning a little. "Yes, it seems She was very busy in the days before ... well..." They trail off, smiling again, though it is wan at best.

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The pair of childlike voices harmonize, "We wanted to play dollies with the lake lady".

Veldrin twitches spasmodically.

You glance askance at Veldrin.

You have emoted: Gurashi's ears twitch, and they wordlessly return to considering the cocoon. "Well it is nicely that we can ALL assist She now, yes. Help Her feel better. It is hard work!"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Aye..we worried she would go down the path she did, we've been alone..betrayed..forgotten..the hate and anger are intoxicating to a degree but counter productive if not controled."

Veldrin gives a pained sigh.

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A number of voices start to speak before silence like a blanket falls over the cacophony.

Veldrin's ears perk up with a sudden interest.

You have emoted: Gurashi's mouth quirks to the side again. "Me too," They agree, folding one arm behind their back, the other at their side as they speak with Veldrin, consider the cocoon. "Was worried about Her feeling so afeared and untrusting. But it is very hard, once have had your heart broken badly enoughly..."

You tilt your head curiously at Veldrin.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Do not worry, Yilan is nice."

The pointed tips of your ears twitch to hear an errant sound.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "At least, I thinks so."

A look of understanding crossing her features, Veldrin nods her head slowly.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Designation accepted, classifcation of threat level pending."

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Veldrin.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Sorry..we are a bit..on edge."

Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short giggle.

You have emoted: Gurashi cants their head. "On edge? Why?"

You have emoted: At this, Gurashi proceeds to eat a piece of popcorn.

Your melodic voice sings into Axiom Yilan Skydrifter's mind, "Did you find enough? They should recover quickly! The wispies I mean."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "A number of people we trusted lied to us, betrayed us in service to the wounded Elder..."

Yilan tells you, "I just realized there are more, uh, spaces for them to be in. So let's see!"
Your melodic voice sings into Axiom Yilan Skydrifter's mind, "Oh! Yes! They ... go beyond the gardens!"
Your melodic voice sings into Axiom Yilan Skydrifter's mind, "...I should've mentioned that but forgot about it myselfs the first time!"

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

Yilan tells you, "You needn't have mentioned it, I simply wasn't curious and exploratory enough."

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A dull roar of rage seems mostly muffled by something within.
Shifting in colours, a willowisp floats away elsewhere.

Surprised, you say to Veldrin, "You were lied to? By peoples..." They consider the words. "Ah, by the Bloodtide Covens? It was mostly, peoples from Magnagora..."

You look at Veldrin, expression filled with concern as you frown.

Counting on their fingers, you ask Veldrin, "'n Serenwilde and Hallifax ... do you mean thems? Or, someone else?"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We do not begrudge our enemies their deceptions, it is part of the greater conflict and test of the basin."

The pointed tips of your ears twitch to hear an errant sound.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Yes..as we noted their odd behaviour and started to seek truth, they turn to thwart and hide knowledge from us.."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Hence our rage and refusal to join when they called for help latter.."

Veldrin clenches her fists as she angrily flickers a ruby red.

A single, crystal clear note pierces the air as several wisps of silvery light drift in from the west, coalescing into the form of Yilan.

Yilan drops a pure white magnolia blossom.
Boundless light flows forth from a pure white magnolia flower in its descent, floating gently towards a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili in a swirl of soothing energies. The entirety of the healing mound illuminates in answer, drawing strength from the offering.
The Goddess Li-varili stirs gently in Her repose, the illumined scars upon the length of Her body fading somewhat as the light of the magnolias shines amidst the slow, gradual process of healing.
Yilan appears suddenly refreshed and rejuvenated as a gentle white light suffuses them in its immaculate glow.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Calm..calm.."

Veldrin sways back and forth.

You have emoted: Gurashi blinks slowly once, twice. "...well, that was not very nice," They comment slowly, watching Veldrin's expression. "...ah - at least, are able to do some good here, now - something kindly, yes?"

You look at Veldrin hopefully.
You look at Yilan hopefully.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Yilan.

Suddenly, you say to Yilan, "Yilan! This is Miss Veldrin. Veldrin this is Yilan." They point at either and back again. "We are all helping the Lady to-day, how fortuitous!"

Veldrin the glow about them dims abit.

Veldrin inclines her head politely to Yilan.

You have emoted: Gurashi scrunches their face up at the storming skies.

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "We've met... previously. On one of the bubbles. And on the battlefield. But nice to see you! In a peaceful setting."

The corners of Yilan's mouth turn up as they grin mischievously.

With a flourish of their arm, Yilan bows deeply.

Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short giggle.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Yeah! Yeah..."

You see the following people here:
Veldrin, Yilan, Gurashi.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "A followers of the Lady Healer contacted us weaves ago.."

You tilt your head and listen intently to Veldrin.

Ears perking up, you ask, "Oh? One of the Empyreals's order?"

Veldrin D'Cente says to Yilan, "It is nice to let those that battle slumber."

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Yilan.

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "Agreed. Recuperation is important."

You nod your head sagely.

Very seriously, you say to Yilan, "And snacks."

You give a platter of sweet and salty popcorn to Axiom Yilan Skydrifter.

Yilan glances at the cocoon, a small frown on their face.

You have emoted: Gurashi nods as they pass over the popcorn, then too look at the cocoon, awaiting Veldrin's continuation.

Veldrin D'Cente says to you, "We think, they where blind, and had a big one near them."

(OOC Clan): Yilan says, "We're snacking around Li-v's hospital bed."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Listen."
(OOC Clan): You say, "XD."
(OOC Clan): Yilan says, "I'm listening."
(OOC Clan): You say, "*popcorn asmr*."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Li-vi are you feeling better."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Imagine stealing hospital jello from a god."
(OOC Clan): You say, "*popcorn noises* liiiiviiii."
(OOC Clan): Yilan says, "CRONCH CRONCH CRONCH <calm persistent beep of the heart monitor> SLURP CRONCH BURP."

A light shimmering in the air reveals a hidden anchor of divine essence here, which slowly begins to vibrate.

The shimmering anchor here glows brightly until the seams of the air around you burst and Alarin erupts in a spray of aetheric energy.
The distant clanking of metal on metal is heard as a giant silverback gorilla clad in a shimmering suit of golden armour strides in from the ether.

You have emoted: Gurashi blinks slowly, looking thoughtful. "...ah! Uhm, possibly --".

You stare blankly into space.

You see the following people here:
Veldrin, Yilan, Alarin, Gurashi.

You point accusingly at Alarin.

Alarin stands at attention and gives a crisp salute with their furry right paw.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "Him?"

Thaldorn Thornfist, the White gives the world a smart salute.

You stare at Veldrin, eyes wide.

Yilan gives the world a smart salute.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Yes yes."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Mister Alarin often has Mister Thaldorn with him."

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

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Oh!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "How VERY fortuitous!"

You blink.

Kamalei exclaims, "Howzit errybody!"

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

Suddenly sounding surprised, you ask Alarin, "You are having trouble seeing, Mister Alarin?"

Alarin Rian says, "I always have, aye."

(OOC Clan): You say, "We're not stealing her jello we're giving her new snacks."
(OOC Clan): Yilan says, "/takes jelly from li-v's tray."
(OOC Clan): Yilan says, "I mean. you're not."

You boggle at Alarin.

Alarin Rian says, "I'm surprised no one's noticed!"

Veldrin twitches spasmodically.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "They don't.."

Thaldorn Thornfist, the White says, "...well, it's not like you make it obvious, panda."

Alarin Rian says, "Well... true, aye."

You have emoted: Gurashi's jaw dropped. "You get around so well, is all," They murmur, genuinely shocked. "I would not have guessed. You handle it well." Then, they smile, looking back at Veldrin. "Mister Alarin talked to you? Reached out to you?"

You narrow your eyes at Alarin, canting your head and peering at them suspiciously.

You narrow your eyes at Veldrin, canting your head and peering at her suspiciously.

Alarin Rian says, "I did, aye."

(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "I'm just imagining Gurashi dumping bread and pies on her cocoon tho."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Like that gif from scrubs."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Dumps a bunch of kittens on patient."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Except it's spaghetti."
(OOC Clan): Yilan says, "Omg."
(OOC Clan): You say, ""NOODLES... FOR YOUR HEALING NOODLE...""
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Healing noodle uwu."
(OOC Clan): Yilan says, "Omg."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Nuwudle."

Alarin Rian says, "I'd noticed Veldrin was in the area and asked if they wished to assist in the healing."

Alarin nods their head emphatically.

You eyes light up as you smile.

Bouncing in place, you say, "She helped."

Alarin tilts back their head and inhales deeply while twitching a wolf's snout.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Veldrin.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "A few times now.."

Alarin Rian says, "Aye, I'm glad!"

Happily repeating, you say to Veldrin, "A few times, now! Probably more than me."

(OOC Clan): Yilan says, "I'mma be rp quiet because my brain can only handle this channel haha."
(OOC Clan): Yilan says, "Talking on ooc channel while people are rping is the equivalent of playing with the dog at a party."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We paused after each time to play a lullyby..as many within insist music aides in healing."
You have emoted: Gurashi smiles at Alarin. "That is nicely! I only learned it mineselfs despites writing that posty for the publics," They tap their fingers together. "It is a nice way, to bring peoples together .... ah?"

You have emoted: Gurashi's pupils dilate at the mention of music. "You sing to She?"
Dark clouds shift overhead, their inky expanse blotting out the stars as darkness and storms rule the heavens.

Alarin Rian says, "I... actually agree with that, Veldrin."

Alarin nods their head at Veldrin.

Veldrin D'Cente says to Alarin, "You could put some illusinary text to tell people who to contact.."

Alarin Rian says, "I'd thought of that, but I'd rather do it in person."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Though the post will likely be enough."

You nod your head slowly in understanding.

The pointed tips of your ears twitch to hear an errant sound.

Curious, you say to Veldrin, "I did not even consider playing musics to She, what a wonderful idea."

Veldrin D'Cente says to you, "Yes, though..not with other people around.."

Thaldorn Thornfist, the White says, "I can sing--."

Alarin Rian says, "No. You can't sing."

Alarin cringes pathetically.

Opening his mouth wide, Thaldorn Thornfist, the White gapes in wonder at Alarin.

You have emoted: Gurashi clasps their hands together. "I would love to hear --" At the next statement, they laugh, blushing and covering their face. "Ah! I understand, I understand."

Veldrin ponders you thoughtfully, looking you up and down.

Kamalei says, "No. Dis buggah no can sing."

You grin mischievously at Thaldorn Thornfist, the White.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Kamalei, "Everybody can sing!"

(OOC Clan): Yilan says, "Kamalei i would like to request Let it Go."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you whisper, "...but it is a matter of healing."

Thaldorn Thornfist, the White says, "...you two wound me."

You ponder the situation.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "As long as no one disrupts the song...we could play the one we composed for this area, otherwise we can wait."

Alarin Rian says, "...true. There's those that can sing well, those who cannot, and then there's Thaldorn."

Veldrin sways back and forth.

Alarin glances askance at Thaldorn Thornfist, the White.

You look at Veldrin hopefully.

You narrow your eyes at Alarin, canting your head and peering at them suspiciously.

Thaldorn Thornfist, the White says, "...I'm just going to let you walk off a cliff next time."

A golden firefly squid drags itself in.
It bears the distinctive mark of Tikki.
It has the following aliases: squid.

A golden firefly squid flails about helplessly.
A golden firefly squid says to you, "Meowoof."
A golden firefly squid scuttles away.

Alarin grins mischievously at Thaldorn Thornfist, the White.

Reassuringly, you say to Thaldorn Thornfist, the White, "I bets you sings just fine."

You nod your head sagely.

Alarin tilts back their head and inhales deeply while twitching a wolf's snout.

You have emoted: Gurashi sucks in their lower lip and returns their attention to Veldrin. "I would love to hear it, if was not too inconvenient to play," They insist. "I am very goodly at being quiet sometimes maybe."

Alarin Rian says, "Has there been any stirring from the Lady of Lagoons yet?"

You have emoted: Gurashi clasps their hands together. "But there is no pressure."

You shake your head.

Your melodic voice sings into Tikki's mind, "Hello, Tikki!"

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A pair a childlike voice harmonize, play for dirtbug! yes yes!"

Caressing your ear, the voice of Tikki whispers, "Good evening dear! How is, how is?"

Gently, you say to Alarin, "Nothing new ..."

Comprehension flashes across Alarin's face.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "If no one else minds..we will."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask Alarin, "Ah - but see how Her scars are healing? See how much better She seems to be ...?"

Veldrin shuffles her feet uneasily.

Alarin Rian says, "I do not mind at all!"

Alarin beams broadly.

You have emoted: Gurashi's pupils dilate again. "I want to hear it," They say longingly, hands folded over their heart. "If you would play it."

Thaldorn Thornfist, the White says, "I'd like to hear it as well."

Veldrin tilts her head curiously at Yilan.

Kamalei exclaims, "Yah, me too!"

Yilan nods their head emphatically.

Your melodic voice sings into Tikki's mind, "It is O-K! We are helping the Lady of Lagoons, right now - Miss Veldrin is about to play a song, is."

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "Please do."

A look of understanding crossing her features, Veldrin nods her head slowly.

Veldrin reaches into her belt and pulls a violin bow out examining it carefully with a slight frown. She reaches back and pulls a few strands of her hair which jingle softly before she works to restring a few of the damaged strands of the bow.

Caressing your ear, the voice of Tikki whispers, "Oh? Is she finally awake again already? Or is she still convalescing?"
Your melodic voice sings into Tikki's mind, "She still rests, is still a-sleep. But can bring Her flowers to make Her feel better, healing magnolia ones."

You have emoted: Gurashi lifts a hand, trailing after a willowisp as it drifts in, watching the being drift around before their full attention is on Veldrin, elfen eyes wide and curious.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The chaotic roar begins to settle except for four voices as they warm up, two softly warbling Trill and two humming Lucidian.

Veldrin places the violin on her shoulder and draws the bow across a string, frowning as she ajusting each peg in turn until it fades once she is happy with the notes each string produces.

An owl hoots off in the distance.

Midnight shadows coalesce around a new day, and Mother Night embraces the land in utter darkness.
It is now the 1st of Juliary, 594 years after the Coming of Estarra.
There are 7 days until the New Moon

Your melodic voice sings into Tikki's mind, "It is nice!I could show you? Though, Miss Veldrin is playing a song right now ... it makes me want to sing too..."

You eyes light up as you smile.

Veldrin ceases to wield a Disc of Life in her left hand.

Caressing your ear, the voice of Tikki whispers, "I'd love to yes! I feel quite sorry for Her. She'd been through so much, it's little wonder She was so hurt and angry and afraid. It doesn't make what She did any better, but. Well everyone deserves a chance!"

Veldrin takes a deep breath and remains still for a few drawn out moments before she begin to lightly and rapidly rap along the body of the violin with her fingernails, imitating the patter of rain as she start a sway. Soon she draws the bow slowly across a high strings before cutting back quickly to join with the countless crickets.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The alto Lucidian softly "As the rains fall, as the crickets sing, let us sing as you rest, in sweet repose.."

The pointed tips of your ears twitch to hear an errant sound.

Veldrin interrupts the tune with a suddenly drawn out low wavering mimic of a wolf's howl along the deep strings before returning to the sawing crickets. She begins to softly hum, A soft glow filling her crystalin skin soon resonates with the soft hum.

You have emoted: Gurashi sways a little in their spot, attention wholly on Veldrin, watching the bow of her instrument as it draws across the strings, filling the glade with music and insect sounds.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The bass Lucidian cuts in with a deep gentle hum, "Fear nothing while wrapped, in healer's safe cocoon.. let no hint within, of outside's raging monsoon.."

Veldrin soon the crickets fade to be replaced with the bow softly skipping across the high strings in a chorus of chirps and chitters. The low hum remains as she continues to sway slowly in time.

The figure of Li-varili stirs slightly from Her rest upon the healing mound, Her furrowed brow relaxing as She is wreathed anew in a cocoon of immaculate light.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The soprano trill takes over carrying the melody, "May dreams be happy, peaceful and calm.. moments of silence, applying spirit's balm".

Your melodic voice sings into Tikki's mind, "Agreed."

You have emoted: Gurashi glances to the cocoon, then back to Veldrin, listening to the song, swaying from left foot to right.

Veldrin the chirps melt into a soft but simple lullaby as her hum continues to drone on gently. The glow takes on a citrine hue as she continues to sway.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The "Forget dark thoughts, let rage be soothed .. suffering cleansed, past pain removed".

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The tenor Lucidian drolls softly "Forget dark thoughts, let rage be soothed .. suffering cleansed, past pain removed".

Veldrin begins to layer in more complexity to the lullaby while keeping it soft and gentle playing across the strings as she gives vibrato to the notes.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The four voices blend into a harmony of a flowing language, words melting into flickers of memories of peace and calm.

You have emoted: Gurashi continues to sway, seeming to be lost in the sound of something unseen as Veldrin plays, their attention resting again on the resting Goddess in Her cocoon.

Veldrin holds the tune, glowing a soft steady citrine, a smile creeping her face as she sways with the music.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The voices continue, though the lyrics become simpler, ceasing their weaving with one another to simply sing in unity with each other.

The figure of Li-varili stirs slightly from Her rest upon the healing mound, Her furrowed brow relaxing as She is wreathed anew in a cocoon of immaculate light.

(OOC Clan): You say, "She wiggled TWICE."
(OOC Clan): You say, "She likes the spaghetti and music."

Veldrin sways until another mimicry of a wolf's howl places across the strings more softly this time. The short pauses of fading chirps mix with the quickly fading melody of the lullaby.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The harmonized voices continue the soft lyrics, slipping back into common as they sing in unison "you are not alone, not alone, not..alone.."

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: The harmonizing voices slowly fade and are replaced by soft grumbling and murmuring.

You have emoted: Gurashi furrows their brow, ceasing in their swaying, turning from looking at the cocoon back to Veldrin again, head canting to the side.

Resonant, calm, and clear, the sound of a distant feminine voice chants softly in a language beyond your understanding as faint motes of white brighten and arc about a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili.

Veldrin removes the bow from the strings and lightly taps along the body to mimic the patter of rain once more as it grows softer and quieter as they slow till they are still and there is silence as the glow of their skin dims back to darkness.

Alarin applauds politely, their padded paws offering a rather muffled sound as they do so.

Caressing your ear, the voice of Tikki whispers, "But certainly, I'd love to help! Just let me know when you're free, no rush of course!"

You have emoted: Gurashi swallows hard, then smiles, their eyes shiny as they offer a gentle applause for Veldrin. "That was beautiful," They say at last, voice wavering slightly.

Yilan applauds softly, smiling gently.

Thaldorn Thornfist, the White and Kamalei join in, the latter offering an almost toothless grin.

Quietly, you say to Veldrin, "She is very lucky, if you have been so kind as to play for Her like such."

Veldrin shuffles her feet uneasily.

Genuine, you say to Veldrin, "Thank you -so- muchly, yes yes."

Alarin Rian says, "I loved the performance!"

Alarin tilts back their head and inhales deeply while twitching a wolf's snout.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We are glad you enjoyed it..hopefully it did not disrupt her rest."

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "I hope it's brought Lady Li-Varili some solace during her convalescence."

Axiom Yilan Skydrifter says, "I must go, thank you all for the company. And thank you for allowing us to listen to this performance."

With a flourish of their arm, Yilan bows deeply.

You have emoted: Gurashi shakes their head furiously. "I do not think it did. See how She sleeps?" They point to the cocoon, beaming. "No, you had a lovely idea, yes! Perhaps we should all consider playing Her some songs just the same. Or telling stories." They smile again at the human.

You beam broadly at Yilan.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Yilan, "Stay goodly and kind!"

Alarin stands at attention and gives a crisp salute with their furry right paw.
Thaldorn Thornfist, the White gives the world a smart salute.

Yilan gracefully inclines their head respectfully and intones benignly, "Fair winds and clear skies."

A single, crystal clear note chimes through the air as Yilan dissolves into wisps of silvery light that drift off to the west.

Alarin Rian says, "Please pardon us, we need to get moving."

Alarin Rian says to Veldrin, "Thank you for that!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "O-K!"

Alarin beams broadly.

You thank Alarin profusely.

Alarin waves goodbye.

Alarin spreads their arms wide, and the air between their hands begins to warp and twist, dancing with brilliant multicoloured light as they bore a hole through the fabric of the planes.

Veldrin inclines her head politely to Alarin.

A swirling gateway of brilliant light pierces the air before Alarin, boring a hole through the very fabric of the planes. Alarin ascends confidently through the rotating gate, which shimmers and snaps shut behind them.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Well..that cleared the room.."

You have emoted: Gurashi turns back to Veldrin, hand resting over their heart. "We should play together sometime!" They say suddenly. "I like musics, it is my most favorite, and you are very goodly."

Veldrin tilts her head curiously at you.

Swaying thoughtfully and repeating back the words, you say, "'Let rage be soothed'..."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "What do you play?"

Veldrin turns her attention towards you as her ears perk up in interest.

A misty wisp of healing light blinks and shuffles about impatiently.

You eyes light up as you smile.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Ah! Oh! Uh!"

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A Scholarly slightly nasally voice, well..they likely have some means of hearing those of us who speak over the others.."

You have emoted: Gurashi fumbles, then holds out a peacock psalterium lyre. "R-right now, I have been playing this! I have been learning to play on the lyre!"

You pet a peacock psalterium lyre ingratiatingly.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "B-but, am most practiced with the mandolin," They confess. "But I started with a violin? Ah, and, then the lute..."

You blush furiously.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A gruff old voice grumbles, are the dangrous then? destroy them..wake the others?" A elderly soft feminen voice, oh come now those four love to sing and are likely just glad someone got to hear it.." A pair a childlike voices harmonize, Dirtbug can hear thinks? Thinkbug? Thinkbug!"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We started playing..four hundredish years ago, the violin was a gift from our mentor."

You feel a strong tug within your chest and the air comes alive with swirling, multicoloured light.
You sense Romaan folding the aether between himself and you.

You see the following people here:
Veldrin, Romaan, Gurashi.

"Heh heh heh" Romaan chuckles.

Romaan bows respectfully to Veldrin.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks surprised, then down at themselves, then up at Romaan. "Ah! Oh! You are here to help the Lady?"

With a flourish of his arm, Romaan bows deeply.

You nod your head sagely.

Veldrin inclines her head politely to Romaan.

Sir Romaan D'Varden, Knight of the Paladins says, "I came to investigate and yes, potentially help."

You nod your head sagely.

You have emoted: Gurashi offers Veldrin an apologetic smile, turning to Romaan. "Do you know what to do? How to do it? Can tell you!" They chime, clapping their hands together.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "All one needs to do is with their FINGERTIPS touch the COCOON, yes yes!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "And and, then you will get a most BEAUTIFUL flower that you may bring to the healy will-o-wisps, the white light ones. You empower thems, and they give the flower magics!"

You clap your hands together merrily.

Romaan brushes his fingertips delicately across his cheek, a soft expression crossing his features for a moment.

As Romaan gently brushes his fingertips across a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili, one of the pure white magnolia blossoms flowering about Her gently floats into his grasp.

A ghostly willowisp dances in gaily.

You nod your head sagely.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "And then, uh."

Her tongue lolling out to the side, Dudley, the celestial mastiff, gives a deafening 'woof' and bounds out to the west.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Empower the .. NOT these wispies."

You nod your head emphatically.

You have emoted: Gurashi puffs their cheeks, then turns to look at Veldrin, eyes wide. "Ah, but - FOUR hundred? WOWEE!" They gawk. "My firstly violins was a gift, too!"

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Veldrin.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "And they are off.."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Veldrin, "You play it so beautifully, you do!"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Those within thank you."

The figure of Li-varili stirs slightly from Her rest upon the healing mound, Her furrowed brow relaxing as She is wreathed anew in a cocoon of immaculate light.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Veldrin.

Gently, you say to Veldrin, "Those within..."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Cacophony music is a bit less condusive to normal healing."

You have emoted: Gurashi cants their head to the side. "Ah, I do not disagree, guess," They confess shyly, swaying from one foot to the other. "But what you did was nice. Lovely - goodly."

You ponder Veldrin thoughtfully, looking her up and down.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Well..we figured the Lady Healer might get a bit upset if we started to Wrack and Roll in her healing mound."

Veldrin shuffles her feet uneasily.

You throw back your head as you let loose a delighted laugh.
A ghostly willowisp sways in the wind.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you whisper, "Oh..."

A crystalline poppy with inlaid smoke begins to vibrate silently before its petals suddenly fold inwards. Just as suddenly the petals begin to unfurl again this time being the colour of brilliant saffron.

You have emoted: Gurashi's gaze briefly flicks back to the cocoon, amazed. Then a flicker of color draws their attention to their wrist, where they smile.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Veldrin, "Thank you for singing to She, it is really really nicely of you."

Veldrin ponders the situation.

Her tail whacking you in the legs, Dudley, the celestial mastiff comes in from the west.

You bounce up and down.

You look at Romaan hopefully.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Yes yes, and then..."

Sir Romaan D'Varden, Knight of the Paladins says, "I guess that is it."

You have emoted: Gurashi watches expectantly for the flower to be dropped. "Drop the magnolia!"

You look at Romaan hopefully.

Weak light fluttering from its petals as it descends, a pure white magnolia blossom silently falls to the ground before a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili.

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

Veldrin suddenly scoops up a pure white magnolia blossom. <-- uh...

Romaan nods his head at you.

Sir Romaan D'Varden, Knight of the Paladins says, "Thank you."

With a flourish of his arm, Romaan bows deeply.

Her tongue lolling out to the side, Dudley, the celestial mastiff, gives a deafening 'woof' and bounds out to the west. <-- gone before could stop him!!!

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Wait!"

You narrow your eyes at Veldrin, canting your head and peering at her suspiciously.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "...did he."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "Finish empowering it?"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "They did not finish it!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "H-how many petals?"

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Nine!"

Her tail whacking you in the legs, Dudley, the celestial mastiff comes in from the west.

You tug urgently on Romaan's sleeve.

"Tada!" Romaan says with a proud expression on his face.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Miss Veldrin says you need to empower one more."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "One more."

You nod your head at Veldrin.

"Oh?" Romaan exclaims quizzically.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "The flower did not do its magic..."

A look of understanding crossing his features, Romaan nods his head slowly.

As Romaan gently brushes his fingertips across a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili, the pure white magnolia flowers seem to shrink at his approach.

You tilt your head curiously at Veldrin.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask Veldrin, "Did you pick it up?"

Sir Romaan D'Varden, Knight of the Paladins says, "I can not get another so soon."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We returned it to you."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Sorry..we're sorta..quite and quick."

Comprehension flashes across Romaan's face.

Veldrin coughs softly.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "You should still be able to empower more wispies!"

Romaan nods his head emphatically.

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

Her tongue lolling out to the side, Dudley, the celestial mastiff, gives a deafening 'woof' and bounds out to the west.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Veldrin, "You are very quick! Like lightning!"

You beam broadly at Veldrin.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Veldrin, "Good thing that noticed, huh!"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "In Magnagora you must be quick or powerful to avoid death."

Her tail whacking you in the legs, Dudley, the celestial mastiff comes in from the west.

Boundless light flows forth from a pure white magnolia flower in its descent, floating gently towards a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili in a swirl of soothing energies. The entirety of the healing mound illuminates in answer, drawing strength from the offering.

You cheer wildly!

The Goddess Li-varili stirs gently in Her repose, the illumined scars upon the length of Her body fading somewhat as the light of the magnolias shines amidst the slow, gradual process of healing.
Romaan appears suddenly refreshed and rejuvenated as a gentle white light suffuses him in its immaculate glow.

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

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Romaan, "There we go!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "That is more rightly!"

You clap your hands together merrily.

You nod your head at a ghostly willowisp.
A ghostly willowisp dances in the air in elegant arabesques.

A look of understanding crossing his features, Romaan nods his head slowly.

With a flourish of his arm, Romaan bows deeply.

You beam broadly.

Her tongue lolling out to the side, Dudley, the celestial mastiff, gives a deafening 'woof' and bounds out to the west.

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

Hand over their heart, you say to Veldrin, "T-that was almost dreadful! Maybe? Possibly! A waste of a dearly magnolia!"

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

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Was templted to see if we could claim theirs.."

You sense the passage of Calfuray to the west with a fluffy pair of ursine ears.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Veldrin, "You saved it!"

Veldrin sways back and forth.

Calfuray enters from the west, emanating an aura of immense power.

You have emoted: Gurashi throws up their arms. "It was goodly you returned it, I think. Ah--".

Calfuray blinks.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Our purpose here is to assist, not disrupt."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons whispers, "H..Hello."

You have emoted: Gurashi's attention quickly turns to Calfuray, and they smile sheepishly, shoulders bunching. "Oh! Hello, Miss Calfuray..."

You nod your head at Veldrin.

Nodding, you say to Veldrin, "You saved it."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "The consensious with in was to assist as long as it did not harm Magnagora or our selves permently.. empowering a flower fits those criteria."

Spilling ever more of its bounty, the light rain develops into a cascading downpour.

You have emoted: Gurashi folds their hands together, twiddling their thumbs. To Calfuray they say, "Miss Veldrin and I were helping the cocoon, yes. And then Yilan showed, and Mister Alarin and Mister Romaan - lots of peoples have come to help She, this months," They explain.

Calfuray smiles softly.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "It is nice... When people come to care for the sick and wounded... Isn't that right, Witness?"

You have emoted: Gurashi sways in their place, then glances towards Calfuray, stopping at last, expression twisting in confusion. "Well, yes!" They chime. "Helping is goodly."

You huff, puffing your cheeks.

Calfuray nods her head emphatically.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "I assume many will come to abuse Her state..."

Veldrin tilts her head curiously at Calfuray.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks back at the cocoon thoughtfully. "I should sing to Her, too," They comment, considering Veldrin and her instrument before folding their arms over their chest. Suddenly, they blink. "Eh?"

You look at Calfuray, expression filled with concern as you frown.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "Abuse?"

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "Many who blame Her."

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

Wrinkling their nose, you ask, "They cannot - She keeps Her safe, yes. And there are many who would keep HER safe too, the Lady Empyreals?"

You have emoted: Gurashi's expression twists. "Will not let that happen."

You nod your head sagely.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We would be more concerned about something being slipped into the flowers.."

Veldrin creases her brow in a frown.

Veldrin twitches spasmodically.

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

Suddenly, you say to Veldrin, "Do not give anybody any bad ideas!"

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "They cannot!" They fold their arms assuredly. "Would not. Should not? -Better not-."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We keep all our bad ideas to our self unless asked.."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "Can never expect how people would behave."

You have emoted: Gurashi puffs their cheeks at this, looking at Calfuray. "No, we cannot."

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A elderly soft feminen voice, a bit high strug that one is eh" A pair a childlike voices harmonize, THINK BUG THINK BUG THINK BUG" A gruff old voice grumbles, They are right to worry..trust is foolish".

A look of understanding crossing her features, Veldrin nods her head slowly.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "Can only trust in the goodness of their heart..."

Veldrin tilts her head curiously at Calfuray.

You have emoted: Gurashi considers the cocoon again now, ears twitching. "Goodness of the heart," They repeat, cupping their unscarred cheek with their hand, the other still folded over their chest.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We think the Barrier is likely better then trusting in the goodness of people's hearts.."

You nod your head slowly in understanding.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says to Veldrin, "We have many examples in history of how mere mortals managed to overcome divine barriers.."

You look at Calfuray, expression filled with concern as you frown.

Golden shades radiate from your chest and your heart beats faster with newly-appeared determination.

Seriously, you say to Calfuray, "Then we, as fellow mere mortals, must do what we cans to keep the bad from happening - yes?"

You see the following people here:
Calfuray, Veldrin, Gurashi.

Calfuray nods her head emphatically.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "Cannot truly trust people... Have to hope in trust..."

Veldrin twitches spasmodically.

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles weakly.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Trust is foolish...even your closes allies and friends will betray you for power or personal goals at some point.."

Veldrin slumps down, slowly throbbing a deep amber.

You look at Veldrin, expression filled with concern as you frown.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We are sure the Lady Healer is likely watching very carefully over her charge in some way."
Calfuray shakes her head.

(OOC Clan): You say, "Sob."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Cannot target with ^cal, too many Cals."
(OOC Clan): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Calfuray, Calioliahali, Calzone-- ohwait."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "My bad rip."
(OOC Clan): Tikki (from the Aetherways) says, "The Calzone is what happens when they're all in the same room."
(OOC Clan): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "And then there's all the weirdos with A names."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Okay but."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Really why are there so many."
(OOC Clan): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Azula, Auriella, Azazilliy, Avaris."
(OOC Clan): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, ">.>."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "It is an epidemic and it needs to end right now."
(OOC Clan): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Dun be jealous of the A-Team."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "She put Her trust in us few... Who were nice."

You have emoted: Gurashi's ears twitch. "That is not true," They comment warily, "...at least, they shouldn't."

You look at Calfuray, expression filled with concern as you frown.

You clear your throat.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Ah, uh, that was..."

You have emoted: Gurashi lifts a hand, then drops it, folding their hands together.
Calfuray nods her head at you.

Veldrin twitches spasmodically.

The magnolia flowers that blossom before a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili unfurl with a dewy beauty, soothing in their mild and calming fragrance. They drape about the Goddess as if left in offering, even as they bind Her in place.

Suddenly, you say to Veldrin, "I am sorry."

Calfuray winces in pain.

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "It had to be Magnolias..."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "Why magnolias...?"

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A gruff old voice grumbles, Those who where nice..who took advantage and of angry vengegful god for thier own ends and power.." A elderly soft feminen voice, calm now..you'll wake the others.."

(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Hm."
(OOC Clan): Esei (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Hmmmmm?"
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Trying to figure out what our cool team name is and struggling to find something appropriate."
(OOC Clan): You say, "What team??"
(OOC Clan): You say, "Oh the C team?"
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "The C U Next Tuesdays is out."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Yeah."
(OOC Clan): You say, "I mean Cool starts with C."
(OOC Clan): Tikki (from the Aetherways) says, "I've got it."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Let's go Tikki."
(OOC Clan): Tikki (from the Aetherways) says, "The C Section."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Yes!"
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "I'm in."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "She had to have a final saying... Magnolias have a bitter memory in Serenwilde.."

You have emoted: Gurashi watches the cocoon, the Goddess within, frowning still. "Bitter memory?"

Calfuray nods her head emphatically.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "Fiabelhie Stillriver..."

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A Scholarly slightly nasally voice, this is likely neither the time nor place to pick a fight with one of the blood tide.." A elderly soft feminen voice, yes as we said, calm down".

You have emoted: Gurashi listens to Calfuray now, ears twitching. "Why bitter?"

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A cacophony of voices roar in a confusing mass of discordant confusion, which slowly fades to more of a grumble.

(OOC Clan): Tikki (from the Aetherways) says, "You can be The F List (don't google that)"
(OOC Clan): You say, "I can only think of Gael and me in the G's."
(OOC Clan): Esei (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "(what is happening)"
(OOC Clan): You say, "Good Things."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "The G Spots is probably not good, Tikki please help."
(OOC Clan): Esei (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "*cling Esketeers*."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Cali NO."
(OOC Clan): Tikki (from the Aetherways) says, "Meanwhile the G group can, ofc, be The G Unit."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Yeah okay good."
(OOC Clan): Calfuray says, "The G string."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Is Gael a bard."
(OOC Clan): You say, "If gael is a bard i'm in."
(OOC Clan): Gael (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "I'm a bard :D."
(OOC Clan): You say, "We can be the G Strings."
(OOC Clan): You say, "AAAAAA."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, ":o."
(OOC Clan): Tikki (from the Aetherways) says, "They're comfy and easy to wear."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Providence."
(OOC Clan): You say, "*high fives gael*."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "She... She was a member of Ackleberry..."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "The Goloth wheel thrusted her out of her timeline."

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "And she was subdued at the bottom of the Moon River..."

Wide-eyed, you ask, "From Ackleberry...?"

Calfuray nods her head emphatically.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "Don't you know? Ackleberry blames Serenwilde for betraying them."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "For not coming to their aide when they needed them."

You have emoted: Gurashi's lip twitches. "I did not know this," They say finally. "Are Magnolias from there?"

(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Okay back to Filli."
(OOC Clan): Tikki (from the Aetherways) says, "So we've got A-Team, C Section, F List, and G Strings. Shaping up nicely so far."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "F List lmao."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Please."
(OOC Clan): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "You forgot the Q-Tips."
(OOC Clan): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "<.<."
(OOC Clan): You say, "LOL."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "I don't think Qilli will stand for that."
(OOC Clan): Tikki (from the Aetherways) says, "Ah right and Q Tips, of course. Too late, they're not here to argue against it."
(OOC Clan): Calfuray says, "What about the F-bombs?"
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Yeah!"
(OOC Clan): You say, "I love this lol."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "If anyone is a bomb it's Filli."
(OOC Clan): Calfuray says, "And the E-coli."
(OOC Clan): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Me too. Y'all made my morning, lol."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Lmao."

You have emoted: Gurashi's ears twitch again, and they now watch a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili, frowning.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "I was told no... But..."

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A deep voice carrying the weight of untold years rumbles like stones grinding against one another, "..Rend the Basin.."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "They bind."

Veldrin twitches spasmodically.

You have emoted: Gurashi blinks slowly. "...w...bind?"

You have emoted: Gurashi considers the flowers, wide-eyed.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "I noticed, how... they are growing ..."

(OOC Clan): Esei (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Calfuray no."
(OOC Clan): Aeldra (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "I feel like this was an odd moment to log in to."
(OOC Clan): Esei (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "It's the Esketeers."
(OOC Clan): Esei (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "And it is aeldra."
(OOC Clan): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Rofl. Oh god, poor Aeldra."
(OOC Clan): Esei (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "I woke up in the beginning/middle too and I was like "what is happening"."
(OOC Clan): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Esei kinda logged in the middle of this too."
(OOC Clan): Tikki (from the Aetherways) says, "Oh, got mine."
(OOC Clan): Tikki (from the Aetherways) says, "The T Set."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Perfection."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "They are as much a healing tool as they are shackles."

You have emoted: Gurashi chews on their lower lip. "Why are they that way?"

You have emoted: Gurashi glances towards Veldrin now, watching the human where she stands.

Caressing your ear, the voice of Aeldra whispers, "Eh, gurashi dear, may I ask you about this lovely star you're talking about?"
Your melodic voice sings into Lady Aeldra Ladyn, of Cerulean Waters's mind, "Ahhh, Miss Vaevaya! She came down from the sky about a year ago now, yes! She is our city's dearliest friend, an ephemeral being made of stars!"
Your melodic voice sings into Lady Aeldra Ladyn, of Cerulean Waters's mind, "She loves wishes and goodly things! And so you can write her a letter, or a wish, or a gift, and send it up to her like you would with any other mail! Mail carriers are amazing, they are!"

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "Wasn't Maylea here when the cocoon was formed?"

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A Scholarly slightly nasally voice, oh that is not good.." The tenor Lucidian begins to hum a simple lullyby softly.

You have emoted: Gurashi nods tentatively. "Yes."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "For a time..."

Your melodic voice sings into Lady Aeldra Ladyn, of Cerulean Waters's mind, "Wishes are especially powerful for stars, you see."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "I remember She followed when the Lady Empyreal took Her."

Gently, you say, "She, the Shofets, the Empyreals..."

Caressing your ear, the voice of Aeldra whispers, "Ah yes, I've heard a lot of lovely things about her, but I've never had a chance to speak with her. I was thinking of writing a letter, saying hello... I'll think of something!"

You have emoted: Gurashi brushes their fingers along the petals of a shifting, living poppy of saffron petals as they listen.

Your melodic voice sings into Lady Aeldra Ladyn, of Cerulean Waters's mind, "You should! You should say hello! Introduce yourselfs! Tell her what you like, ask her what she likes!"
Your melodic voice sings into Lady Aeldra Ladyn, of Cerulean Waters's mind, "She is so nicely to Cheliyi, and Mister Avaris, and Tridemon - she is a goodly star!"

The magnolia flowers that blossom before a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili unfurl with a dewy beauty, soothing in their mild and calming fragrance. They drape about the Goddess as if left in offering, even as they bind Her in place.

Calfuray winces in pain.

Quietly, you say, "I just do not know what would makes a flower like that bittersweets ... unless, it is that it both binds, and is beautiful..."

You have emoted: Gurashi sways a little. "I hope She feels better soon," They say finally. "And am just one me but, will make sure, when can, that She is recovering O-K." They nod assuredly. "Mineselfs and many others, I know."

You nod your head at Calfuray.

You nod your head at Veldrin.

Veldrin turns her attention towards you as her ears perk up in interest.

Calfuray nods her head emphatically.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Veldrin.

Clapping, you ask, "Would like to bring others, to learn just the samely," They whisper gently. "To helps with the healing. Do mind?"

Calfuray shakes her head.

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "So long as they respect the process."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We do not mind..likely safer for us to be here then else where.."

You have emoted: Gurashi glances at Calfuray and Veldrin, ears bobbing in tandem. "Tikki wants to make a flower too," They explain gently.

Your melodic voice sings into Tikki's mind, "Would you like to come now? Am here, with Miss Calfuray and Miss Veldrin, yes! At the cocoons."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Far fewer beggar deaths with us not around other people."

You tilt your head curiously.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "...b-beggar deaths?"

You tilt your head curiously.

Veldrin D'Cente says to you, "In the city..we stand in our storm and rage.."

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

Caressing your ear, the voice of Tikki whispers, "I'd love to! Though I'm not sure of how to get there, so if teleporting over is okay, then certainly!"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Many within are very angry currently, letting them exspress it helps keep the collective calmer."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Veldrin, "Ah - you are not raging now ... or," They consider the dustless atmosphere, "...not visibly so..."

You look at Veldrin, expression filled with concern as you frown.

You nod your head slowly in understanding.

Your melodic voice sings into Tikki's mind, "I thinks have to ... tesseract?"

Caressing your ear, the voice of Tikki whispers, "That's fine too!"

Your melodic voice sings into Tikki's mind, "I only know how to get here from, uh, Faethorns."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "They slumber.."

The pointed tips of your ears twitch to hear an errant sound.

The magnolia flowers that blossom before a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili unfurl with a dewy beauty, soothing in their mild and calming fragrance. They drape about the Goddess as if left in offering, even as they bind Her in place.

You feel a strong tug within your chest and the air comes alive with swirling, multicoloured light.
You sense Tikki folding the aether between herself and you.

You eyes light up as you smile.

A bright, tiny star forms in the air, then elongates into a strand of bright light. Finally, it impossibly unfolds into the form of Tikki.
An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals hovers in from the ether, whirring softly.

You reach out, pulling Tikki into a tight embrace.

Excitedly, you say to Tikki, "Tikki Tikki Tikki."

"'Lo!" Tikki quips cheerfully.

Calfuray gives a twisted star to you.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "It would be bad for our long term existance to start harming and killing people in an Eldars realm..so we let them sleep for now."

You have emoted: Gurashi turns Tikki around to face Calfuray and Veldrin. "Tikki! Have you already met these two?" They ask, hands on her shoulders.

Veldrin inclines her head politely to Tikki.

Calfuray smiles softly at Tikki.

You turn quickly as a twig snaps behind you.

Tikki beams broadly.

Tikki says, "Not nearly as often as one should. Good, quite early, morning!"

Gesturing between each person, you say, "Tikki, Calfuray, Calfuray Tikki. Veldrin, Tikki, Tikki, Veldrin. Tikki me, me, you."

You grin mischievously at Tikki.

Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short giggle.

You hum softly to yourself.

Tikki giggles happily.

You have emoted: Gurashi's ears twitch. "We are helping the Lady of Lagoons," They explain finally. "And talking about helping Her..."

Humble Calfuray, Avower of the Archons says, "Excuse me, I must rest."

Veldrin twitches spasmodically.

Tikki says, "Rest well! It was nice getting to see you, even briefly."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Rest well.."

Calfuray bows respectfully before the cocoon.

Calfuray leaves to the west, emanating an aura of immense power.

You blink.

You have emoted: Gurashi watches as Calfuray wanders off, seeming to draw back to the present, blushing. "Ah! Oh! Sorry, I was thinking!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "She left! Heckity."

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

You see the following people here:
Veldrin, Tikki, Gurashi.

You clear your throat.

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

Tikki says, "That's okay, thinking takes up a lot of my brainpower sometimes too."

Tikki nods her head sagely.

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles a little, looking down at Tikki, then again at Veldrin. "Do you want me to show you how to do the thingy?" They ask. "To help heal?"

Veldrin gives a slight grin as they speak, "let us know if you need a break from teaching people..

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

Tikki says, "I would love to help in whatever way I can. I've got some noodles, but I'm pretty sure it's hard to eat when in a cocoon."

Tikki pets an incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals ingratiatingly.
An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals's crystalline form shifts to a cool sky-blue colour as he looks about.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Veldrin, "If you would like to tell Tikki how to do the thing, you can!"

You look at Veldrin hopefully.

You blink.

You have emoted: Gurashi starts to scream in delight, then covers their mouth before they can do so, staring at an incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals. "Friend!"

Tikki giggles happily.

An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals whirrs and purrs as he hovers nearby, following closely.

Tikki says to you, "A very new friend yes! No name settled on juuust yet. We're waiting to see how he looks all grown up first."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "First, you know how to touch things correct? likely how that Mandala function? you touch it and poof."

Tikki nods her head at Veldrin.

You stare at an incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals, eyes wide.
An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals hovers in mid-air, swaying gently at your approach.

Tikki says, "I'm rather good at touching things when allowed. Yes!"

An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals emits a few delicate clicks as he gently tilts his head to gaze at something of interest.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Well just use your fingertips on the cocoon."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you whisper, "A very gentle touch, yes."

Tikki wiggles their fingers and nods.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Give it a go."

As Tikki gently brushes her fingertips across a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili, one of the pure white magnolia blossoms flowering about Her gently floats into her grasp.

You have emoted: Gurashi is busy now adoringly watching an incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals hang in the air. "Ohhh you are so cute, you are so cute," They whimper, squishing their own face. "How are you allowed to be so cute!"

Utterly entranced, Tikki emits a long "Ooooh."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Now you have a Magnolia, it needs to be charged by empowering ten of the healing wisp that are floating about."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Not the willowisps, the healing ones."

You have emoted: Gurashi lowers their voice so Veldrin can be heard, dancing around the polytope happily, continuing to give the beast praise.

A look of understanding crossing her features, Tikki nods her head slowly.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Then..the flower will want you to touch it ..and will direct you from there."

Veldrin nods her head sagely.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Or imolate you in holy fire.."

Veldrin sucks thoughtfully on her teeth.

You think to yourself: *their mind whirs with happy colors and sounds to reflect the polytope's being before the conversation at hand draws them back*.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Ah! Oh! Yes!"

Re-entering the present, you say, "T-the magnolia will tell you how many nice light wispies have empowered it, yes!"

Tikki says, "Hm. The fire part does sound rather a bit sting-y-ish."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Well..not seen it happen yet."

Veldrin snickers softly to herself.

Shifting in colours, a willowisp floats away elsewhere.

Gently, you say, "I-it should not ... hurt you? I hope not."

You narrow your eyes, peering about suspiciously.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at a ghostly willowisp.

Tikki says, "They're a first time for everything. Maybe sugar sets it off."

Tikki wiggles her fingers threateningly.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask a ghostly willowisp, "Do you like sugars?"

You narrow your eyes at Tikki, canting your head and peering at her suspiciously.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Tikki, "Mmmmmmmaybe."

An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals whirrs and chirps, then suddenly emits a series of loud humming noises.

The magnolia flowers that blossom before a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili unfurl with a dewy beauty, soothing in their mild and calming fragrance. They drape about the Goddess as if left in offering, even as they bind Her in place.

You have emoted: Gurashi nods towards the cocoon, wrinkling their nose.

Tikki says, "Suppose there's only one way to find out though! Do they wander far? Or tend to stick closer to here?"

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Just about the area."

You have emoted: Gurashi nods, pointing towards the west. "The gardens, and the area near to it, yes! The light-y ones!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "You will need to talk to...ten!"

You have emoted: Gurashi holds up both hands, all fingers splayed. "They are easy to recognize!"

You look at Tikki hopefully.

Tikki nods her head again in understanding, petting an incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals with a free paw. "Understood!"

An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals begins to follow you. <-- somehow missed this :')

Tikki says, "I'll be back soon-ish!"

The ambrosial fragrance in the air becomes stale once more as Tikki strolls casually out to the west, a flurry of sugar and spice kicked up behind her.

You sense the passage of Aeldra to the west with a fluffy pair of ursine ears.
Aeldra inclines her head politely to those around her.

As Aeldra gently brushes her fingertips across a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili, one of the pure white magnolia blossoms flowering about Her gently floats into her grasp.

You eyes light up as you smile.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Oh! Ah!"

You have emoted: Gurashi dances in place, raising an arm to an incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals so the creature might dance with them. "Hi, Miss Aeldra!"

You see the following people here:
Veldrin, Gurashi.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Oh! She is already gone."

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

Grinning, you ask Veldrin, "This place is so very busy, isn't it?"

Your melodic voice sings into Lady Aeldra Ladyn, of Cerulean Waters's mind, "Sorry! You are so fast!"
Caressing your ear, the voice of Aeldra whispers, "That is entirely fine. I do not wish to dwell near Magnagorans."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Aye, was far far quieter before your post."

A ghostly willowisp sways in the wind.

Your melodic voice sings into Lady Aeldra Ladyn, of Cerulean Waters's mind, "Ah, ouwah - Miss Veldrin has been most kind in singing to the Lady of Lagoons, helping with the healings, yes. I understand, yes."

You have emoted: Gurashi blinks, then laughs. "Ah! Oh! I did not mean to make it so much more noisier," They rub the back of their neck, looking towards the cocoon.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Ah we more ment, as in people, no actually noise."

You nod your head slowly in understanding.

You eyes light up as you smile.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Ah! Oh."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "O-k."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We are sure we do not disrupt her sleep, possibly even help it."

You have emoted: Gurashi puffs their cheeks as they repeat: "Peoples in cocoons can hear," They whisper.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "The few times we have been alone even listening to others speak calmed us.."

You tilt your head and listen intently to Veldrin.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Even if we deeply desired to have someone speak to us.."

Veldrin twitches spasmodically.

Veldrin creases her brow in a frown.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "This place is odd."

Caressing your ear, the voice of Tikki whispers, "Yep! It just seems that the wisps are already a bit distracted is all. A few were quite helpful at least!"

You have emoted: Gurashi quirks their mouth to the left, then right, then gazes down at the cocoon again, smiling tiredly.

You tilt your head curiously at Veldrin.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you whisper, "Magics."

You have emoted: Gurashi wriggles their fingers, smiling, leaning from foot to foot again, swaying as they wait.

Curious, you ask Veldrin, "You spend muchly times here?"

You have emoted: Gurashi watches the cocoon in silence for a time, frowning. "I will have to think of a song for She," They whisper to themselves, suddenly seeming tired.

You hum softly to yourself.

Veldrin nods her head sagely.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Could gather a bunch of people into performing a song togather."

You blink.

You have emoted: Gurashi's face lights up. "Oh! That would be a lovely idea..."

You ponder the situation.

Announced by the ambrosial aroma of confectionary wonders, Tikki saunters leisurely in from the west amidst a flurry of sugar and spice.

"'Lo!" Tikki quips cheerfully.

Tikki hums a happy tune.

You have emoted: Gurashi shakes out their head so water flies from their bangs, humming again to themselves. "Sorry, my minds is starting to get a little sleepy," They confess, then perk up as Tikki returns. "Oh! She is arrived!"

Tikki drops a pure white magnolia blossom.
Boundless light flows forth from a pure white magnolia flower in its descent, floating gently towards a cocoon of light bearing the Goddess Li-varili in a swirl of soothing energies. The entirety of the healing mound illuminates in answer, drawing strength from the offering.
The Goddess Li-varili stirs gently in Her repose, the illumined scars upon the length of Her body fading somewhat as the light of the magnolias shines amidst the slow, gradual process of healing.
Tikki appears suddenly refreshed and rejuvenated as a gentle white light suffuses her in its immaculate glow.

Tikki claps her hands together merrily.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Tikki.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Ah well done."

An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals begins to follow Tikki obediently.

You have emoted: Gurashi excitedly reaches for Tikki. "You did it, you did it!" They whisper.

Tikki hugs you compassionately.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Tikki, "I kept your friend safe! They kept us company."

You reach out, pulling Tikki into a tight embrace.

Tikki says, "Happy to have assisted! I'm glad he was well behaved!"

Tikki giggles happily.

You nod your head sagely.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "You can perform the task once a weave."

You nod your head at Veldrin.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Tikki, "Yeah! Everyone can help once! It is nice to help."

Tikki says, "I'll be sure to return next I'm able! Though, what might be the easiest path back? That way I don't have to piggyback on Gurashi every time heheh."

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

Veldrin D'Cente says, "We placed a beacon here..though there is a rift.."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "I just go through, ah, Faethorns!"
Scoffing arrogantly, a charming ivy fae says, "Why would one of my grace and beauty call that humble place home?"

You blink.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "West of here."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to a charming ivy fae, "You do not like it here? That is too bad."

You stare blankly into space.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Oh! That place."

You thrust your palm towards your forehead and hit it with a resounding *smack*!

Tikki pats you in a friendly manner.

Laughing, you say, "Yes this place is rather pretty ... oh dear, there is the sleepy."

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles as they pull on their cheeks.

Shadows grow longer in anticipation for the return of their dark mistress as Father Sun nears the world's edge, the sunset basking the stormy horizon in smouldering light.

Tikki says to you, "Perhaps some rest is in order then? If it helps you feel helpful, I can follow you so that I know a good way to get to and fro."

Golden shades radiate from your chest and your heart beats faster with newly-appeared determination.

You have emoted: Gurashi's ears twitch, and they rub at their face, nodding. "I can show you how to go to and fro, if you would like!" They say, smiling at Tikki.

Tikki nods her head enthusiastically.

Tikki begins to follow you.

You have emoted: Gurashi turns to Veldrin, smiling tiredly. "Thank you for keeping me such goodly company." To the cocoon they nod, then say again to the human, "And She. I bet She appreciates the musics."

Veldrin D'Cente says, "If she heard it."

Suddenly, you say to Veldrin, "She has to have."

You have emoted: Gurashi's lip twitches into a little smile. "Peoples can hear in cocoons," They repeat, seeming quite certain of this fact.

Tikki says, "I'm sure She did, and even then, feelings reach far beyond mundane senses."

You nod your head emphatically.

FINALLY REMEMBERED TO LOOKIT TIKKI
Tikki is here, taking in the scenery. She is a bouncing furrikin sugar-dusted demigoddess and stands about two and a half feet tall. Her plush, curvaceous body is covered in silky sable and cream fur, including a 'mask' of sable fur around her eyes. Her creamy ears sway to and fro, interrupting the major exception to her colouration: her shoulder length locks have been dyed purest white and set in loose curls. Her snoot ends in a pink nose, and her somewhat longer than average torso gives her a musteline appearance. She looks to have some bundled up energy as she can occasionally be found fidgeting with her bounteous and fluffy tail. Her deep brown eyes are often trailing around the scenery, trying to take in every detail they can.
She is wearing:
a Pendant of Harmonic Perfection
a delicate silk choker of sun kissed clouds
a sensuous pink tongue stud
the Quintessential Mandala of Resplendent Harmony
a black silk blouse cut just above the midriff
a mark of Crumkane
loose black men's trousers with artistic distressing
a Brooch of the Tempest
Beryl Wings of the Cracked Sun
a Brooch of the Elements.

An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals emits a few delicate clicks as he gently tilts his head to gaze at something of interest.

You have emoted: Gurashi offers Tikki a little smile, then reaches out to grab the furrikin's hand in their own, reaching down to do so. "I must be offs, I think. Maybe will run into each others again?" They say to Veldrin hopefully. "Will meets each others at the cocoons again, perhaps!"

Veldrin inclines her head politely to you.

Veldrin D'Cente thinks to herself: A pair a childlike voices harmonize, Think bug Think bug!!!"

Waving, you exclaim, "Stay goodly, and kindly, yes!"

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Veldrin.

Veldrin D'Cente says, "Be well."

You wave goodbye.

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Tikki.

<-- wanders off to show Tikki how to find cocoon!!

Tikki hums a happy tune.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask Tikki, "What did think? What did think? Of the tasks?"

Tikki says, "A simple, but never the less important task. Lady Lantra must carry a heavy weight as a healer, and even though I don't follow Her, I'm all too happy to help lighten that, even if just a tiny bit."

You nod your head at Tikki.

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

You have emoted: Gurashi hums softly as they begin to walk. "It is nice to help. Meet all kinds of peoples."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Ah, oh, so, this place, uhm, it is like Mornhai but NOT..."

Shifting in colours, a willowisp floats away elsewhere.

Tikki says, "Someday I still want to thank Her, and the other Divine of Celest, for being so kindly to you and Cheliyi."

(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Okay I have conferred with a very qualified panel and I want to be part of the C Monsters." <-- mother of god I love you Cali

Your melodic voice sings into Humble Avaris, Avower of the Archons's mind, "You are right - I did quite like the wispies. The healy ones? They sing so nice."

You give Tikki a friendly squeeze.

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles, nodding. "They are goodly Ladies! I am happy with Thems," They express as they continue to walk. "Cannot imagine burdens of being a godly healers, yes yes. Am glad we peoples can do things to help."

Tikki says, "I would thank LordLadyNeither Mysrai for doing the same as well. You deserve the happiness you've been able to find."

You look at Tikki hopefully.

You blush furiously.

You have emoted: Gurashi's ears sag a little, and they blush, shoulders bunching. "You are too sweet," They wheeze sheepishly, scrunching their face and waving around. "Ah! Oh! Uhm! Do you have pathtracking booties? The shoes?"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Ah! O-K! So, uhm."

You grab protectively at Tikki.

You point off into the wild blue yonder.

Tikki whispers, "Nyoom."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "From here, all that need to do is to PATHFIND, yes!"

You squat down and narrow your eyes, finally finding a mystic pathway that twists and turns in the distance. Before it slips away, you dash forward and rush along its winding tracks.
Tikki follows you ether.
A busy cleaning area.
Superimposed over this location, an ethereal forest reaches up to the sky. There is no wind to speak of, and all is completely calm. Entirely abandoned, the cleaning area is full of discarded buckets and half-opened boxes of clean towels. Small shallow bowls of stone are sunken into the ground and several towels lie soaking, waiting for better days. Hanging lines seem to festively decorate the entire eastern area utilizing the heat flowing from the hot springs to dry things faster. A foul stench hangs in the air, rendering the tranquil scene a disturbing image. Hidden deep within the environment lies a mystic pathway. An oak sapling clings tenaciously to the ground here. An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals hovers here, whirring softly.
You see exits leading northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest.

"Ahah!" you exclaim triumphantly.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "And, here, see?"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "We are upon Faethorn, yes!"

Tikki says, "Ah! Easy enough to remember."

You have emoted: Gurashi releases Tikki as they return, twirling. "We are here!"

You nod your head emphatically.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Once you are here, just PATHFIND from this spots."

You nod your head sagely.

Smiling, you say to Tikki, "Easy, right? It is pretty easy.... I got lost trying to find it before."

You narrow your eyes, peering about suspiciously.

Tikki says, "Faethorn can be a touch confusing to get around to be sure."

(Celest): Avaris says, "How does the day find you all?"
(Celest): You say, "It is going O-K - how does it find you??"
(Celest): Alarin (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Quite well, venturing through the Undervault tunnels on a hunt. Yourself?"
(Celest): Avaris says, "I am well enough, thank you both."

Your melodic voice sings into Humble Avaris, Avower of the Archons's mind, "You are right - I did quite like the wispies. The healy ones? They sing so nice." <-- referencing a previous conversation

The melodious voice of Avaris resonates in your mind, "They do indeed. I believe that is due, in some part, to the Lady Rhapsody, or at least my Lady's great love for Her. I saw that you were at the healing mound a few moments past."

Tikki says, "Not as bad as say, the Earth Plane."

Tikki shudders violently.

You have emoted: Gurashi's ears twitch, and they make a face. "The earth plane is stinky," They confess. "I come up through water! Yes, though it is wet," They sing and twirl onward. "Ah! Can I take you, to, uh, Hallifax, from Air...?"

You narrow your eyes at Tikki, canting your head and peering at her suspiciously.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "I have never tried."

Tikki says, "That would be correct! Air's a touch breezy but far less confusing and a thousand times less stinky."

(yes this conversation went on for like an hour, I love my friendllies so much)
(OOC Clan): Esei (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "What's the H team."
(OOC Clan): Esei (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "If you say H team is the Hot team I'm going to laugh."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "I can only think of Preparation H."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Oh my god."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Cali NO."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Tikki, "Ah! Uh, which way is the air one? I want to try to..."

You huff, puffing your cheeks.

Tikki says, "Hee, it's the south western corner, among the cloud vines!"

You have emoted: Gurashi nods slowly, then grabs for Tikki's hand again, leading her along. "O-K! We will... find the place!"

TO AIR
Among the cloud vines.
There is no wind to speak of, and all is completely calm. Fluffy white clouds spread off in all directions before the grounds become obscured by the pale trees, each looking as if composed of opaque columns of ice with great clouds attached to their branches in lieu of leaves. Branches, leaves and a great variety of foliage whip about just outside the path, caught within a furious maelstrom that twists and churns just outside of the icy blue platform here. Untouched by the winds, twisting, black vines of cloud line the edge of the platform and stretch across the clouds, dipping in and out of view with the uneven surface, their pale white leaves little more than shaped nimbuses. The only apparent exit is to the northeast where the path stretches past the maelstrom, the pitch black, rumbling clouds overhead casting a chilling darkness. Small forks of lightning continuously shoot from the crystal archway, as it drifts slightly above the ground on a bank of rolling clouds. A mature blackthorn tree stands proudly here. An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals hovers here, whirring softly.
You see a single exit leading northeast.

"Ahah!" you exclaim triumphantly.

Tikki nods her head enthusiastically.

You place your hands on a crystal archway surrounded by crackling lightning and find the link to the elemental plane. Pulsating energy flares throughout your field of vision, and you find yourself tumbling through the aether pathways.
Tikki follows you ether.

On a massive cloud-formation in the endless sky.
Needles of ice erupt from the ground in a vicious pattern, stretching from a war shrine of Jadice nearby. A fresh breeze is blowing through the area. Large, towering formations of cloud rise high into the infinity that is the sky of the air plane, providing a relatively comforting feeling of shelter for the vaguely agoraphobic. The clouds here have taken the most amazing shapes, reminiscent of geometrical patterns which may be regarded with pleasure and rarely show the same view twice. A cold draft of air streams perpetually between several billowing structures of cloud, blowing off small patches and turning them into tiny snowflakes. Small forks of lightning continuously shoot from the crystal archway, as it drifts slightly above the ground on a bank of rolling clouds. An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals hovers here, whirring softly.
You see exits leading north, east, south, west, and down.

Your eyes bug out as you boggle in amazement.

Geometric patterns zip and swirl about an incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals enthusiastically, reflecting a spectrum of prismatic colours.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Windy!"

Tikki says, "Isn't it just? A lot less perplexing to get around than Continuum too."

You have emoted: Gurashi makes a face and gives Tikki a Look.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you whisper, "That place is Confusing."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Ah! Oh! Uhm."

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "Where is Hallifax, from here...?"

Tikki says, "So, from here if we go downwards, northwest, then southwest, then back up, we'll be in front of the plane's Matrix!"

The wind shifts directions, the clouds slowing to a stop and then shifting their flow.

You have emoted: Gurashi listens to Tikki carefully, their free hand bending fingers as they count the instructions out with their thumb. "Down, northwest, southwest, up..."

Strong winds whip about, nearly knocking you off your feet.
A powerful wind blows you out of the room.
Tikki follows you ether.
On a massive cloud-formation in the endless sky.
Needles of ice erupt from the ground in a vicious pattern, stretching from a war shrine of Jadice nearby. A few light wisps of cloud are spread high in the sky. Large, towering formations of cloud rise high into the infinity that is the sky of the air plane, providing a relatively comforting feeling of shelter for the vaguely agoraphobic. The clouds here have taken the most amazing shapes, reminiscent of geometrical patterns which may be regarded with pleasure and rarely show the same view twice. A cold draft of air streams perpetually between several billowing structures of cloud, blowing off small patches and turning them into tiny snowflakes. Small forks of lightning continuously shoot from the crystal archway, as it drifts slightly above the ground on a bank of rolling clouds. An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals hovers here, whirring softly.
You see exits leading north, east, south, west, and down.
==== Expelled from previous room ====

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Eek!"

Tikki pats you in a friendly manner.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "D-down..."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "...northwest, southwest, up."

Tikki claps her hands together merrily.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "H-h-here."

You grab protectively at Tikki.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "I-is this right?"

A warm draft of air washes over you, comforting and consoling.

Tikki says, "That's right! Now here, follow me and I can show you the way back from here!"

You begin to follow Tikki.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Wait! I was gonna try to walk YOU homes."

You narrow your eyes, peering about suspiciously.

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

Tikki says, "We're walking home together!"

Tikki nods her head enthusiastically.

Tikki gives your hand a gentle squeeze.

(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Maybe Lorina can be in the L Yeahs."
(OOC Clan): You say, "LOL."
(OOC Clan): Lorina (from the Aetherways) says, "The what."
(OOC Clan): You say, "The L Yeahs."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Letter gangs."
(OOC Clan): Lorina (from the Aetherways) says, "Is that some kind of female vocal korean pop group?"
(OOC Clan): You say, "Gael and I are G-Strings, Cali and the other C's are C Monsters... it's for science."
(OOC Clan): You say, "It could be."
(OOC Clan): You say, "Follow Your Dreams."

Tikki kneels and raises her hands and then sinks low to the ground before the Matrix, dealing obeisance.
Tikki approaches the Matrix after standing, putting her hand upon it. Suddenly, it passes through, and then the rest of her. Bit by bit, Tikki is broken down into the finest of particles before disappearing.
You follow Tikki to the Transphenortex Core.
Tikki appears in a flash of light, pieces swirling down from the Matrix Core before solidifying.

You have emoted: Gurashi blinks slowly, following closely. "AH!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "HERE!"
Your snout twitches and trembles at the air, sensing through a striped badger nose upon your face the faint traces of others in the surrounding area.

Tikki says, "And now we're in the Matrix world!"

Collapsing suddenly upon itself, a beryl luminox becomes nothing more than flighty tendrils of energy, which dissipate into the air.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "M-Matrix! Oh!"

Tikki kneels and raises her hands and then sinks low to the ground before the Matrix Core, dealing obeisance.
Tikki gets broken down into energy and an infinite number of particles which flurry about the Matrix Core, one by one absorbed.
You follow Tikki to before the Matrix.
The Matrix flares and bits of energy swirl about inside, bits and pieces smashing into each other, growing larger in size before they finally are all one mass, which emerges from the Matrix as Tikki.

Your eyes bug out as you boggle in amazement.

Tikki says, "Back home!"

(OOC Clan): Lorina (from the Aetherways) says, "I will only accept this group if Alarin is thrown in with the A Holes."
(OOC Clan): Esei says, "Kgnfdgksjfsjnbf."
(OOC Clan): Calioliahali says, "Yeah okay."
(OOC Clan): Avaris (from the Ethereal Plane) says, "What is going on in this conversation."

Tikki asks, "While you're here, have I shown you my favourite place in the city before?"

An incandescent spark bursts into existence, coalescing into a selcouth sand djinn levitating in midair. Liquid gold begins pouring from his hollow eyes.
A selcouth sand djinn drops a labyrinthine blossom with a vibrant saffron heart into your hands.
A selcouth sand djinn vanishes in a fizzy cloud of incandescent sparks.

Dazed, you say, "Ah! Oh! Amazing! I--."

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Oh! Beloved Tonatiuh."

You have emoted: Gurashi clutches their hands adoringly around the origami, holding it to their chest as they look at Tikki. "Your f-favorite place?"
Tikki nods her head enthusiastically.
Tikki says, "Well one of my favourites anyway. Daraius' tea house is another favourite."
You have emoted: Gurashi's ears twitch. "I would be honored."

Tikki hums a happy tune.

Tikki points boldly towards the horizon and declares in a proud tone, "Onward!"

You follow Tikki up to a tower overlooking a distant castle.

"Tada!" Tikki says with a proud expression on her face.

Your eyes bug out as you boggle in amazement.

A tower overlooking a distant castle.
Banks of clouds roil about here. It is quite mild. A flight of wide stone stairs leads up this square gatehouse tower, which overlooks the ruby-and-diamond bridge below. The top of the tower is open to the elements, with the exception of four pillars of silver-veined quartz supporting a tapered crystal roof high overhead. The view is spectacular from this high vantage point: to the south, the rest of Hallifax is laid out in its crystalline splendour, and the comings and goings of passers-by are visible on the gemstone bridges below. In the distance to the north glimmers a castle of pale stone, situated on a green island that floats high above the breathtaking vista below. The light of day shines brightly. A burnished silver brazier rests atop a marble plinth, its shallow bowl awaiting a flame. An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals hovers here, whirring softly. Tikki with a Blank face stands here, her presence perfuming the air with the warm scent of mouth-watering confections. She wields Tully's Golden Broom in her left hand and a starry bird of paradise lute in her right hand.
You see a single exit leading down.

You have emoted: Gurashi's teeth chatter a little, and they are sure to keep close to Tikki as they walk, mindful of any bridges overlooking the world far below, sure to keep their attention forward. "Ohhh..."

Milky wisps of chill fog coil about your ankles as it rises to shroud the city in blissful whiteout.

Tikki keeps a gentle but comforting grasp on your hand. "I like to come here and sit and think some days. It's really pretty during the mornings!"

You have emoted: Gurashi looks down towards their feet, watching the mist swirl around their leggies. "Ooohhh.." They marvel aloud, returning the squeeze nervously, palms sweaty every time they acknowledge the great height. "This is ... a BEAUTIFUL place, f-for thinks!"

Softly, you ask, "It is awfully pretty, yes - what is that castles over there?"

Tikki says, "Truth be told I'm not actually sure! I've never thought to ask, or if I did, I've forgotten."

Tikki giggles happily.

The dark storm clouds all around Hallifax crackle with lighting which spreads all around like a spiderweb. Reflected upon the crystal, the eerie effulgence lights up the city.

You shiver violently.

Tikki whispers, "To be fair. The storms make this...not really the safest spot probably but hey."

You have emoted: Gurashi is unable to help but let out a terrified girlish shriek at the closeness of the lightning. "A-AH! B-but," They wheeze, "I-it is so pretty! S-still!"

A flock of birds passes below the platforms, chattering in excitement among themselves. <-- OH JEEZ

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Tikki, "T-there are places in New Celest, w-where the lightning is bad, but it is still so pretty...!"

Tikki says, "Truth be told, I adore storms and rainy days. The rumble is oddly soothing and I love the scent of rain. Of course, this has been going on a bit too long, but still."

You have emoted: Gurashi's teeth chatter, water dripping form their hair. "...it does m-make for goodly background noises, when are writing," They agree, scanning the sky. "Ah - if it were not so loud, it would be very beautiful... I-I mean, the lightning! It IS beautiful, but," They bark out a nervous laugh, "it is so noisy!"

Tikki says, "Here, let me take you to the other favourite spot. It's quieter. And dryer."

Tikki says, "Aaaand not quite as high up."

<-- nyoom!!

You follow Tikki south to Golden Serenity Teahouse.

Tikki pets a Hallifaxian painted dog ingratiatingly.

The sound of buffeting wings is briefly audible.

Tikki says, "And a goodest boy is watching the place it seems."

Perking up, you say, "Oh! Mister Daraius's teahouse...!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "Or .... is it his?"

You narrow your eyes, peering about suspiciously.

You blush furiously.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "I-I assumed... ah!"

LOOKIT LOOPHOLE
Tall, slender, and mottled in a wild array of colors, this svelte canine appears painted in every sense of the word. A conspicuous steel tag affixed to his left ear bears the engraved designation LPH001, signifying the creature as the first and, Fates willing, perhaps the only exhibit of whatever mad art show or science fair produced him. His topography is that of a lithe hunting dog, with long, narrow legs and a slim waist giving him a sleek, handsome profile, but his fur, if it can be so called, is an anarchic canvas of ever-shifting colors. One moment, splotches of amber and rings of crimson drift over broad swaths of sunset orange. The next, icy sapphirine and turquoise tones crystallize across his aerodynamic frame. Every passing moment or mood seems to bring with it a new configuration of hues to his psychedelic pelt, though the fur of his muzzle, face, and saucer-shaped ears seems to shift exclusively among darker, dusky shades. His eyes remain unchanging, the two berylline orbs sparkling with an unmistakable intelligence and curiosity from an untroubled brow. From his rear hangs a modest tail every bit as mottled as the rest of his coat, tipped in unshifting white and swaying languidly behind him. With every movement, vibrant hues drip from the dog's body in viscous strands and fine droplets, decorating the ground beneath him - as well as any nearby furniture, structures, or people - with abstract expressionist portraits. Mercifully, the scattered tints dissipate like wisps of morning cirrus after a few moments. He is called 'Loophole.'
A Hallifaxian painted dog is a humble-looking creature.
He weighs about 100 pounds.
He is loyal to Daraius Shevat.
You cannot see what a Hallifaxian painted dog is holding.
It has the following aliases: dog, painteddog, lph001.

Tikki says, "It is, yes!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to a Hallifaxian painted dog, "Hello, you!"

You pet a Hallifaxian painted dog ingratiatingly.

Tikki says, "I wish he woke more regularly...We always had such nice chats here."

You have emoted: Gurashi nods, looking around the teahouse slowly. "It is very pretty here," They whisper, staying near the door as they wring water out from their outfit.

Tikki smiles, nodding her head as she glances around. "It really is. I'm afraid it's take Sylandra waking again to ever really bring him out of his meditations for any real length of time."

Tikki gives a pained sigh.

You have emoted: Gurashi furrows slightly. "Oh...?"

Tikki says, "Mmhm, his wife. I've never had the chance to meet her, but I've only ever heard good things."

You have emoted: Gurashi frowns deeper. "Ah, isn't that the worst?" They smile sadly. "I feel the same way about Miss Tacita, sometimes. I hope he comes back soon," They look around, feeling they are dry enough to step in further than the door.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask, "Want to have some drinkies?"

You tilt your head and listen intently to Tikki.

Tikki hums a happy little tune. "I like to think that they see one another in their meditations, even if it's only a passing presence." she says, smiling over at you. "It's alright! Next time perhaps? You were sleepy and I don't want to keep you overlong, sleep is important!"

Geometric patterns zip and swirl about an incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals enthusiastically, reflecting a spectrum of prismatic colours.

You have emoted: Gurashi shakes their head. "I am O-K for a little while," They express, waving a hand. "I am sleepy but not so sleepy I cannot take times to catch up withs you."

You face lights up as you smile brightly at Tikki.

You look at an incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals hopefully.
An incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals's crystalline form shifts to a cool sky-blue colour as he looks about.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to an incomplete polytope with bright turquoise fractals, "You are impossibly cutes."

Tikki giggles happily.

Tikki beckons you to lean down closer.

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles, waving at the creature before turning to look at Tikki, blinking and leaning down. "Yes? What's it? I did not bring teacups," They add suddenly, worriedly.

Tikki gives you a peck on the cheek.

You blink.

You blush furiously.

Tikki hums a happy tune.

Clapping a hand over their cheek, you say, "Ouwah!"

Tikki says, "We can take a rain check. You push yourself a lot, helping people. And it's a wonderful thing, but you gotta treat yourself well too. Okay?"

You narrow your eyes at Tikki, canting your head and peering at her suspiciously.

Tikki says, "I promise that I'm not that sad about things. If I was, truly, I would keep you longer for a bit of selfish venting."

Tikki giggles happily.

You give a horrified gasp.

You have emoted: Gurashi suddenly grasps Tikki's shoulders. "Selfish venting?" They whisper, curious. "What happened?"

Tikki waves her paws, still giggling. "No no, I said -if- I was sad dear. I'm not, ergo I don't need to. Things have been honestly wonderful these past weaves."

You narrow your eyes at Tikki, canting your head and peering at her suspiciously.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "...O-K."

You nod your head slowly in understanding.

You have emoted: Gurashi rises slowly, releasing Tikki's shoulders and frowning.

Tikki says, "Besides, I would be a lot more weepy if I was that sad!"

You give a horrified gasp.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks Tikki's face over carefully. "No tears, heres..."

You ponder the situation.

Tikki smiles and sticks out just the tip of her tongue.

Your shoulders bunch as you let out a short giggle.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you ask Tikki, "I need to go take a little nap, take care of some things... ah, but, perhaps later this months, tea?"

You look at Tikki hopefully.

Tikki says, "Certainly! Maybe I can rouse Luce for it as well!"

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

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Oh, I would like that very muchly."

Tikki hums a happy tune.

The sound of quiet, muffled conversation drifts through the air.

You eyes light up as you smile.

You have emoted: Gurashi opens their arms, crouching down for Tikki to better reach. "Thank you for coming and seeing and joining and showing!"

Tikki says, "And thank you for letting me show you around! Would you like me to walk you back to somewhere even less high?"

You have emoted: Gurashi seems to have forgotten they were currently standing in a very, very high-up city, ears drooping and face briefly losing some of its color. They wordlessly hold out their hand for Tikki to take, nodding.

Tikki giggles happily.

Beads of sweat break out on your face.

Tikki pats your hand.

You have emoted: Gurashi gives Tikki's hand a nervous squeeze.

You nod your head emphatically.

Tikki pets a Hallifaxian painted dog ingratiatingly.

Tikki says, "See you later, Loophole!"

You follow Tikki east to upon the Bridge of Wings.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Ah...!"

You shiver violently.

Tikki hums a happy tune.

Tikki says, "Here we are!"

You have emoted: Gurashi looks about, seeming much more relaxed. Rain patters against their head, and they raise their hood, smiling sheepishly. "Thank you!"

Tikki says, "Rest well sugar, I'll see you again soon!"

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say to Tikki, "I will try to catch you later this months yes? I do not have a goodly or set times. I need a few days to do things."

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

You look at Tikki hopefully.

You have emoted: Gurashi opens their arms.

Tikki hugs you compassionately.

Tikki says, "We shall make our best attempts!"

You reach out, pulling Tikki into a tight embrace.

You have emoted: Gurashi nods several times. "I should be a-round," They hum and pull back, smiling.

You gasp in delight, reaching out to boop Tikki lightly on the nose with a finger.

You give a platter of sweet and salty popcorn to Tikki.

Tikki smiles and sticks out just the tip of her tongue.

In soft, mellifluous tones, you say, "Stay goodly and kind, dearest Tikki!"

You wave goodbye.

Tikki says, "Be well and be true!"

<-- Nyooms to rest! (and do yardwork irl weep)