"...am scarier than baby raccoon."

A cozy living room above the kitchen.
The shadowy outline of a twisted forest casts a dark gloom here. Eleven steps, all different dimensions and carved from dark ravenwood lead to a comfortable little living area. Dark floors contrast the gentle green shade painted on the walls, and bright, flickering wall sconces. A curved ceiling looks as if it has been scooped directly out of a tree, and thick support joists criss-cross the expanse. Delicate muslin curtains cover either window and barely touch the floor. On both window sills sit half a dozen tiny planters with newly sprouting flowers and herbs inside. Three plain oak doors typically stand closed, but whiffs of lavender and petrichor can be detected when they open, briefly displacing the delicious smells of the kitchen below. The diminutive size, low lighting, and soothing colors of this room invoke a sense of ease and respite. A tapestry depicting the creation of the lyrebird is proudly hanging here. A lush beige carpet is spread out on the ground. There are 2 elegantly carved ravenwood armchairs here. A beautiful couch here glitters with autumn gemstone leaves. A small dark brown tea table stands here. A painting of Gurashi and the Racist Dartboard is proudly exhibited on a nearby wall. Constructed of sturdy cardboard, an ornately decorated box rests on the ground here.
You see exits leading east (open door), southeast (closed door), southwest (open door), and down (open door).

You sense the piercing eyes of Tridemon looking upon you.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "**You instantly hear the skittering of countless insects almost as loudly as you hear the response** Gooood morning Tridemon."

The melodious voice of Tridemon resonates in your mind, "Hmm... Are you talking with Khep without your circlet?"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "**The noise continues** Oh. No, never - sometimes it is just very loud. Someone was hunting hives earlier think, they were awful loud about it."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "They are still loud about it, yes. Sorry! It is pretty crazy to-day! Haahaha."

The melodious voice of Tridemon resonates in your mind, "Yes, I can see where it would make them somewhat grumpy."

Bizirik's head begins to droop. It opens its great maw and curls back its lips to allow its forked tongue to unfurl as it yawns before snapping its mouth shut.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "**Another round of sounds, new sounds, too strange to explain** O-K! They always get quiet again eventually! How are you?"

The melodious voice of Tridemon resonates in your mind, "Awake! Ish!"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "Ohh, isn't that a feeling."

The melodious voice of Tridemon resonates in your mind, "... White wine this month."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "**The noise is so loud now, it's almost hard to hear the words** How fancy!"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "Do you want some more lemon cheesecake? Have a whole lot."

You hear a couple sharp raps emanate from the pine door to the down.

You open the pine door to the down.

Great waves crash over one another as they pour in from the down, finally swirling together before solidifying into Tridemon.

Tridemon raises his hand in greeting to you and says "Hi!"

You have emoted: Gurashi steps away from the door, smiling as Tridemon arrives. "Hi!"

Tridemon ponders the situation.

Tridemon closes the pine door to the down.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "There were cats lurking down there."

You think to yourself: / *LOUD chaotic sounds of the hive rattling on incessantly* /.

Laughing, you say, "Yeah, is why have been closing some doors.. and, buying circles..."

Tridemon ponders the situation.

Gently, you say, "Listen, love Muffin as much as next persons but she is very good at knocking things off of desk when am trying to write stuffs."

Your eyes raise to the heavens as a look of hope flashes across your face.

Bizirik, the leothin watches from just inside the library, snorting happily when it sees Tridemon but otherwise keeping its distance.

Tridemon reaches over and places his hand on top of your head without warning.

You have emoted: "OH, you came for cake," Gurashi notes, starting to turn and wander off before the hand is placed, and abruptly he freezes.

You think to yourself: / *Defeaning, ear-splittingly lou-- suddenly, dampened. Significantly* /.

You blink.

You have emoted: Gurashi blinks a couple more times, wrinkling his nose.

You stare at Tridemon, eyes wide.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Better?"

You have emoted: Gurashi blinks one last time before offering the tiniest of nods. "Uhm. Yes!" He smiles. "T-thank you!"

Voice bright and clear, you ask, "...cake now?"

You look at Tridemon hopefully.

You think to yourself: / *The noise is still there, yes, but now much softer, dulled by the sound of churning waves and tinkling shells* /.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Do you have any on you?"

Tridemon ponders the situation.

Without missing a beat, you say to Tridemon, "Hi, am Gurashi."

With a toothy grin, you give a delicious slice of lemon cheesecake to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters.

Tridemon consumes a delicious slice of lemon cheesecake leisurely, seeming to enjoy every bite.

With a little nod, you say to Tridemon, "Always have foods on me. Cake is this year's hot food item."

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Hot cheesecake? Tends to be better either chilled or room temperature."

You think to yourself: Have never actually eaten a slice myself...

Laughing, you say, "No! It is a saying, I think!"

Voice bright and clear, you say, "Something is a ... 'hot item' if there is a big demand for it? Someone in Gaudiguchs said it so maybe it just means someone from Gaudiguchs made it."

You look about in confusion.

Tridemon ponders an ornately decorated box thoughtfully, looking it up and down.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Is that the source of cats."

You think to yourself: / *Among the background noise, words can barely be heard, but they are drowned out in all the chaos* /.

You blink.

You nod your head emphatically.

You pat an ornately decorated box in a friendly manner.

Voice bright and clear, you say, "Yeah! I guess I should put it somewhere else if do not want cats up here anymore, huh."

You think to yourself: Maybe will make a path to wind around the house...

You think to yourself: Mm that's kind of silly.

Tridemon ponders a bit... and attempts to direct a sense of displeasure along with the oceanic rush of waves and tide, clearly directed at the noise and not at you.

Rambling on, you say, "Though I do not know if want to keep them out of here for -always-. They do not really go into my room..."

You think to yourself: / *The noise swells and fades and returns again. More talking - maybe? The sound becomes less grating, at least, a rhythmic thrum of moving* /.

Voice bright and clear, you say, "And they do like looking out the windows... if made the outside bigger maybe they'd be happier.. hmmmm."

You have emoted: Gurashi continues to ramble on, suddenly looking very tired. "Iiii wonderrrrr..."

Bizirik, the leothin snorts, laying its head back down on its legs again as it watches from the library.

Tridemon finally removes his hand from your head, apparently satisfied for the moment. "Alright, let's see if that worked..."

You have emoted: Gurashi trails off, lifting his gaze to Tridemon as the hand is pulled away.

You think to yourself: / *Obnoxious, yes, but still not as jarring as before* /.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "There we go."

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles a little. "...hey, that is better!"

Voice bright and clear, you exclaim to Tridemon, "Ahh, they listen to you more than they listen to me!"

You flail about helplessly.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Well, that's probably because I was using the Pure Waters as a carrier- ... I had the ocean tell them to pipe down."

You blink.

Voice bright and clear, you ask Tridemon, "...you bullied my peoples with the ocean?"

You have emoted: Gurashi looks both awestruck and like he might be trying not to laugh.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "It's a matter of... being big and loud enough to be HEARD."

You think to yourself: / *An annoyed, piercing insect cry - volume drops once more, even more tolerable than before* /.

You have emoted: Gurashi bites his lower lip. "Ahh, am both of those things but not enough of both of those things maybe."

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles weakly.

You have emoted: Gurashi suddenly lifts his arms and flexes them both, though, it's considerably less impressive than some.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "An argument is always bolstered when you are confident that you can reach over and slam the other party's head against a wall, yes."

You have emoted: Gurashi's ears turn red, but he nods.

You think to yourself: Slam Miss Khep's head into the wall?

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Uh... probably not."

You think to yourself: / *Another uncomfortable pang that fades quickly* /.

Voice bright and clear, you say, "Oh."

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "That's reserved for arguments with people that you don't really care if they think you're a jerk."

You give a horrified gasp.

Voice bright and clear, you exclaim, "I do not want anyone to think am a jerk!!"

You think to yourself: / ...metimes you need to be ./.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Are you sure? Roaring at people to shut up can be quite fun."

Turning even redder, you exclaim, "Y-yes! Am sure! Do not like to be a jerk!"

You flail about helplessly.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "It's even better if you can just glare at them until they feel uncomfortable enough that you can talk to them quietly about what, exactly, they've done wrong and why it was wrong in the first place."

Tridemon nods his head sagely.

You have emoted: Gurashi is now beet red, waving his arms. "Th-that's a lot of intimidating! Am not that good at doing that yet!"

You flail about helplessly.

You think to yourself: / .ot like thi. .. /.

Tridemon pats you in a friendly manner.

You think to yourself: ...would be intimidating as a water persons! Where's my brooch!

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "I'm sure you'll learn your own way to lead eventually."

You have emoted: Gurashi begins to pat down his pockets, looking thoughtful.

You think to yourself: / ... ... .....n't have to /.

"Ahah!" you exclaim triumphantly.

Voice bright and clear, you say, "Let's..."

You slip into a Brooch of Elemental Water.
A Brooch of Elemental Water glows with a deep, blue light as small beads of water develop along your body. In an instant, your physical form dissolves - twisting and turning in upon itself as it transforms to crystal blue waters. Through sheer force of will you reach out, shaping the crashing liquid into a humanoid shape. A gentle mist forms around you as you finally assume the form of a water elemental.

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

Hands on his sides and voice wavering with the water, you exclaim, "Am INTIMIDATING now!"

You think to yourself: / .... /.

It is now the 3rd of Dvarsh, 554 years after the Coming of Estarra.
There are 16 days until the New Moon

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to Bizirik, the leothin, "Hey, look, water!"

Bizirik, the leothin perks up, but continues to stay in the doorway, tail slapping the ground happily as it stares at Gurashi.

Voice wavering with his movements, you say, "Am intimidating yet?"

You have emoted: Gurashi flexes his watery form with little success.

You think to yourself: / *Suddenly, a sound like a dozen or more voices all cackling at once* /.

Tridemon ponders the situation.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Was that just you or is there a committee in the room with you, Miss Khep?"

Looking down at his arms, you say, "...I do not think it is working, and if they are not scared of me as a water persons then will not be scared of me as a small angry shadow woman."

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to you, "I'm afraid you're not really intimidating as an elemental. Not enough angry churning and chunks of grinding ice."

You think to yourself: / .... .ren't sitting here ALL listening in on Ti-- *A sharp, grating noise*-- if that's wh... ...u were wondering /.

You have emoted: Gurashi frowns, shoulders sagging as he removes the brooch.

You remove a Brooch of Elemental Water.
A Brooch of Elemental Water grows dim as the frothing water that makes up your form collapses into a puddle out of which you rise, regaining your original form.

You think to yourself: I COULD be scary...

You think to yourself: If really tried... but am not scary with the water! But could be. No am bad at it.

You think to yourself: They will listen if they are intimidated!

You think to yourself: So will be so intimidating.

You think to yourself: The most intimdating-est.

You have emoted: Gurashi blinks, then shakes his head, looking confused.

You think to yourself: The ... intimi...dating-est? Intiminidatingest.

You stare blankly into space.

You think to yourself: / *The laughter begins again - definitely more than one voice* /.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Of course not. Surely a number of you have better things to do than look in on the daily life of Gurashi. Although he is quite interesting. If only because of the... creative way he ends up using language."

You slump down dejectedly.

You think to yourself: / ..n only .... ... not what the others ... /.

You think to yourself: / But yes - he is very ... /.

You have emoted: Gurashi slumps a little more, puffing out his cheeks in frustration.

Bizirik, the leothin lets out a little grumble, licking its snout and continuing to watch.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "... Gurashi, don't take this the wrong way, but angry human Gurashi is a bit like watching a baby raccoon try to puff up and look larger."

You close your eyes and inhale deeply, absorbing the scent of your surroundings.

Stoically, you say, "...am scarier than baby raccoon."

You think to yourself: / ... not know wh.. ..at is but it s..... likely small and unintimi..... /.

Your eyes raise to the heavens as a look of hope flashes across your face.

Beads of sweat break out on your face.

An illusory raccoon abruptly appears in midair, followed by several baby raccoons that scampet about around the adult before they all dissolve into glitter.

You think to yourself: ...but am scary!

You think to yourself: Can be!

You have emoted: Gurashi watches the raccoons as they scatter, his eyes wide in disbelief.

You think to yourself: ...just gotta do the thing!

You think to yourself: ...but also do not want to scare Tridemon!

You think to yourself: / *a gentle chorus of discussion, laughter, insectoid sounds* /.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Yes, but as a human you look more... adorable than strong. It'd work better as a kephera, I'm sure. I mean, you managed several cases of ritual infanticide, so you have that going for you."

You think to yourself: ....ADORABLE.

You slump down dejectedly.

You have emoted: Gurashi dramatically sinks into the nearest chair, looking like he'd been utterly wounded.

You sit yourself down on an elegantly carved ravenwood armchair and make yourself comfortable.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "It's the cheek-puffing thing."

Voice bright and clear, you say, "....hhhhhoh."

You have emoted: Gurashi starts to puff his cheeks in frustration, then catches himself and stops, instead sinking deeper into the chair.

You think to yourself: / ...k better as a ke... ... nyway /.

You think to yourself: / ARE bett.. .. a kephera ... /.

You glance askance.

You think to yourself: ...yes, but me-me can't sit on swings so good.

You think to yourself: / ... yet you wonder why ... ...ot r.... .... /.

You huff and puff in outrage.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to you, "Maybe what you need is an outfit with more spikes on, and in dark colors. Like your carapace."

You tilt your head curiously at Tridemon.

Voice bright and clear, you ask, "Spikes on my clothes?"

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Decorative ones. ... I think the really sharp ones are for keeping wolves from biting."

You have emoted: Gurashi looks down at himself, pulling at his tunic. "Oh."

You take a ravenwood design catalogue inlaid with onyx and amethyst from a fesix backpack.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Let me switch away from artisan..."

Holding out one of the catalogues, you ask, "Here! I have one of these... will they help?"

You tilt your head and listen intently to Tridemon.

You think to yourself: / *The noise softens again, observational, curious* /.

Tridemon get an unfocused look in his eyes as he starts going through a list only he can see.

You have emoted: Gurashi watches both with quiet concern and fascination.

You think to yourself: Ahhh to switch trades - that must be so handy...

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Hmm... I don't see any deigns with spikes on... but 24455 looks promisingly dark..."

Voice bright and clear, you whisper, "What's that?"

You have emoted: Gurashi moves over to stand beside you, as if trying to see the same list.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Read catalogue tridemon tailoring coats 24455 if you have the catalogue still out... I think."

You nod your head emphatically.

You have emoted: Gurashi quickly pulls out a ravenwood design catalogue inlaid with onyx and amethyst, flipping through it hurriedly.

You ponder the situation.

Shadows swirl around your arm as the Fingerblade of dha'Wyrden-cree digs itself more painfully into your finger.

You tilt your head curiously.

Tridemon ponders the situation.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Oh, leave out tailoring coats."

Tridemon nods his head sagely.

Voice bright and clear, you say, "Oh."

Item: Coat  Type: Coats  Org: Public  Designer: Jolanthe
Commodities: leather 20 onyx 2
Mortal Reviews: Allowed
Layer: OVERWEAR Bodyparts: chest, gut, arms, back, waist
IMPORTANT: The main noun MUST use one of these: COAT
Appearance:
a full grain leather coat of midnight black
Dropped:
Midnight black saturates this full grain leather coat.
Examined:
Very little adorns this full grain leather coat, permitting the quality
of the material to speak for itself. The gently pebbled grain is
saturated with a deep, midnight black matte finish, smooth and ever so
slightly plush to the touch. Thin, triangular arm gussets and subtle
ribbing along the elbows permit full range of movement and motion, and
exhibits the only significant panelling on the surface of the coat. A
small series of onyx buttons march up to the short collar, each without
etching or polish to keep them unassuming and in keeping with the finish
of the leather.

Eyes widening, you whisper, "Ooah, that coat is so attractive though."

Your eyes bug out as you boggle in amazement.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "It would be better if it had spikes on."

You think to yourself: ....it looks pretty intimidating but will look intimidating on -me-.

You have emoted: Gurashi glances down at himself before looking at the catalogue, unsure.

You think to yourself: / ... /.

Voice bright and clear, you ask, "It does not have spikes - will still be scary, think...?"

You have emoted: Gurashi looks up at Tridemon.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Well. Scarier than just a shirt and pants. ... I'm not sure why, but I'm thinking of glasses with lenses of smoked glass and a pipe? ... Odd."

You look about in confusion.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks very confused.

Voice bright and clear, you exclaim, "Glasses with lenses of smoked glass... but, I can see O-K!"

You tilt your head and listen intently to Tridemon.

A figure appears in midair, showing you in a black coat and dark glasses that make it impossible to see your eyes. The illusion points to you with both hands with a smirk, before giving a double thumbs-up and fading.

You blink.

You have emoted: Gurashi stares at the illusion, baffled. "...ah - k-kind of...scary." He pauses.

Voice bright and clear, you exclaim, "...the glasses are weird!"

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "... yes they are."

You have emoted: Gurashi laughs. "Only some peoples pull of glasses! You are one of these peoples! I am not.

Your eyes raise to the heavens as a look of hope flashes across your face.

You have emoted: Gurashi laughs. "Only some peoples pull of glasses! You are one of these peoples! I am not!"

You cast a pleading look at Tridemon, flailing about helplessly.

Tridemon looks kind of confused about the matter himself.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "... Let's put aside the glasses for now."

You think to yourself: / *More amused sounds, discussion, movement, softer now* /.

You twiddle your thumbs.

You think to yourself: ..maybe won't matter what look like - they probably still will not be so intimidated.

You glance askance.

You think to yourself: Why am intimidating them again?

You think to yourself: Oh yeah - so they will listen to me.

Bizirik, the leothin stretches a little, then lets out a discontent noise, rolling onto its side.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to you, "I think that another part of the problem- and this isn't actually a problem- is that you don't hold onto anger very well."

You blink.

You tilt your head and listen intently to Tridemon.

Voice bright and clear, you ask Tridemon, "I don't?"

"Nope," Tridemon says with finality.

Voice bright and clear, you ask, "This is a problem, but not a problem?"

You blink a few times and stare at Tridemon in confusion.

You think to yourself: / ..... hard to be ... ...red of ... ... actually a... /.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "It's a problem if you want to channel righteous fury to make people sit up and take notice of your desires if you don't HAVE any to begin with."

You blink.

Gently, you say, "Oh..."

Voice bright and clear, you exclaim, "...I can be angry!"

You huff and puff in outrage.

You think to yourself: / ...t is not anger /.

You think to yourself: Is so!

You think to yourself: Am mad at you for making it so loud.

You think to yourself: / .... ... ..orse things to be ..gery about /.

Tridemon glances around a bit... "A little like this." He says, before... there's the sensation of something letting go and being relaxed, before his body starts to grow an angry, pulsing, ruby red- in spots and stripes that quickly multiply and cover all of his flesh- including the usually immutable colors of his left arm. And on a psychic wavelength, he's essentially radiating a deep, seething rage backed by the impression of a storm-tossed ocean crashing against a rocky shore.

You have emoted: Gurashi is momentarily distracted with the arrival of the dragonfly, turning to look only when he hears Tridemon speak. The sudden shift of apperance and color seems to have taken him aback, however, and quickly the human is backing away, eyes wide as he puts one of the armchairs between himself and you. "...hh..."

You think to yourself: ....!!!!!!!

You think to yourself: T-that's scary!!

You think to yourself: / *A sense of confusion, and surprise as the noises dampen suddenly, laced with urgent conversation, some laughter, some movement* /.

Tridemon smiles a disturbing, sharp-toothed grin- his teeth a darker, bloodier red than the rest of him as his eyes grow wide and wild, his left eye rotating quickly, switching back and forth between the amber, emerald, and opal sections.

Beads of sweat break out on your face.

You sense the sweeping gaze of Esei looking upon you.

You have emoted: Gurashi shrinks a little behind the chair. "...t-that's enough!" He says, high-pitched and nervous. "You are very scary!! Very scary Tridemon!!"

You think to yourself: He is scary he is scary he is scary.

You think to yourself: This is scary!

In a voice backed by the roar of an angry sea, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Being absolutely furious is an excellent way to be intimidating."

Tridemon suddenly locks something inside back down, and the impression of rage and the angry sea abruptly cuts off as he slowly returns to his normal coloration and sense of presence.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "... and a return to serenity."

You have emoted: Gurashi watches, his jaw set and his eyes wide, terror still evident on his face. "........you are very good at that," He whispers.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "For me, being angry is the easy part. Keeping it away from everyone who doesn't deserve it is the only proper thing to do."

Tridemon reaches over and ruffles your hair with a fond expression.

You have emoted: Gurashi frowns a little, walking out from behind the chair only to be ruffled. "Ooah."

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "You don't have that kind of intensity in your anger. You let it go too quickly. Which is a good thing."

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Just not very intimidating."

You nod your head slowly in understanding.

You have emoted: Gurashi glances down, lacing his hands together.

Voice bright and clear, you ask, "But a coat will help right?"

You look at Tridemon hopefully.

You think to yourself: / *soft, distant laughter. In fact, all the noise seems very far away now* /.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Well, it probably won't hurt. And if it doesn't work, at least you'll be warm."

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles weakly.

With a laugh, you say, "Hah, yeah!"

Voice bright and clear, you say to Tridemon, "You ... are good at being intimidating so, will let you pick."

You twiddle your thumbs.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Hmm. Does this place have a tailoring workbench?"

It is now the 4th of Dvarsh, 554 years after the Coming of Estarra.
There are 15 days until the New Moon

Voice bright and clear, you say, "Oh, uh."

You shake your head.

Voice bright and clear, you say, "Sorry ...I do not have that yet, though Ishra wanted one."

You ponder the situation.

You think to yourself: Could get one...

You think to yourself: Hmm...

Tridemon grabs you boldly by the arm as he points towards the horizon and declares in a proud tone, "Onward!"

Tridemon opens the pine door to the down.

Tridemon turns towards the down and steps forward, instantly collapsing into a torrent of water that rushes outwards with a thunderous crash of water.

You blink.

You close the pine door to the down.

**time passes**

You hear a couple sharp raps emanate from the pine door to the down.

You open the pine door to the down.

Great waves crash over one another as they pour in from the down, finally swirling together before solidifying into Tridemon.

Tridemon closes the pine door to the down.

You eyes light up as you smile.

Tridemon gives a full grain leather coat of midnight black to you.

Voice bright and clear, you say, "You can just come up - but thank you for knocking."

You blink.

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

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "I always knock when a door is closed. What if you were naked? Or had a lady friend over? Or had a naked lady friend over?"

You have emoted: Gurashi takes the coat, turning it over in his hands, then holds it up to his body. And then, he nearly drops the coat at your next statement, turning redder than his hair. "W-WHAT!?"

Voice bright and clear, you say to Tridemon, "G-GOSH COULD N-NEVER."

You have emoted: Gurashi hugs the coat to his chest. "B-but still appreciate the knocking!!"

You think to yourself: / ... /.

You have emoted: Gurashi quickly returns to examining the jacket to distract himself before he slips it on, shrugging it over his shoulders.

You slip into a full grain leather coat of midnight black.

Tridemon gives you a thumbs up.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks back on himself, then turns, striking a pose.

Bizirik, the leothin's tail slaps the floor a few times. Slowly it rises, stretching, before wandering out into the living room. It bumps first into Tridemon, then slinks up to Gurashi, chattering for attention.

With a smile, you say to Bizirik, the leothin, "Ahh - it is quieter now, yes. Tridemon helped us!"

You pat Bizirik, the leothin in a friendly manner.
Perking up, Bizirik, the leothin begins to chitter and thrum, its tail sweeping back and forth across the ground. It cranes its neck to gently headbutt your side contentedly.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to Bizirik, the leothin, "Good girl."

Tridemon sways back and forth.

Voice bright and clear, you ask Tridemon, "Ah - you are... O-K?"

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "... being angry makes me tired."

Voice bright and clear, you ask Tridemon, "You did not overexert yourself?"

You give a horrified gasp.

Voice bright and clear, you exclaim to Tridemon, "S-sit! Please!"

You flail about helplessly.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Nah, it's fine- I'll head home for a nap. ... you look like you should have one, too."

You blink.

Voice bright and clear, you say, "Oh - maybe that is a good idea."

You have emoted: Gurashi bites his lip thoughtfully.

Bizirik, the leothin leans on you seeking consolation.

Tridemon touches his fingertips to his hand, illuminating the temporal tattoo upon it. The air beside him warps, as a clock-like portal manifests.

Voice bright and clear, you exclaim to Tridemon, "Ah! T-thank you again!"

Tridemon waves goodbye at you.

The clock face shimmers as Tridemon steps through.

You have emoted: Gurashi watches the as the portal swallows Tridemon whole, then disappears in a speck of light. A silence settles upon the room, and he looks around, looking unsure of himself. Finally, he settles on patting Bizirik twice on the head and slowly wandering back into his room, shrugging his shoulders inside his new jacket.