A Tree Meets a Nocht, and Worries about A Bug

The Blossoming Night Tearoom.
The shadowy outline of a twisted forest casts a dark gloom here. Subtle ravenwood beams support the earthen walls of this shop, almost blending into the background. A gentle breeze is brought from the open doorway outside, making the room a fair bit colder than usual. The floor is lined with slate flagstones, dark and matte. The room is lighted only by spare candles on tables and the occasional sputtering torch. The far southeast wall is lined by kegs, each carefully labeled with a different kind of tea. Several cabinets flank either side of the kegs, laden with cups, bottles, and foodstuffs. A sign here suggests you READ SIGN! A slender leothin sits here motionless, brightening its surroundings with its natural golden bio-luminescence. Brycll, a small, brightly colored caracal stands here looking ready for some mischief. The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo is riding on Bizirik, the leothin. They wield a vibrant mandolin of songbirds and stars in their left hand and a wyrden shield emblazoned with the Drums of the Dead in their right hand. You see a sign here instructing you that WARES is the command to see what is for sale.
You see exits leading northwest and down (closed door).
==== You flowed to another room ====


You smile, lips creaking softly.
Barely above a creak, you say, "Hello."

Esei blinks.

Gurashi's hands fly to their mouth as they give a short gasp of elation.
Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Hello. You snuck in."

Faintly buzzing, The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo says, "Miss Cheli~yi~!"

Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk asks, "Tea?"

Gurashi chirps happily at you.

You nod slowly, leaves rustling softly.

With a sudden growl, a young, brightly colored caracal turns and begins to aggressively groom himself. The entire process is noisy, but thorough, until at last it is finished.

Barely above a creak, you say, "Did I really surprise you?"

A young, brightly colored caracal seems suddenly aware that there is a tree in the room and lets out a dreadful little noise, puffing its entire body up.

A young, brightly colored caracal glares at you as a low rumble builds in his throat; the sound dies somewhere in his mouth, emerging as an altogether unintimidating squeak.

You blink.

A young, brightly colored caracal remains puffed, eyes big.

Gurashi chitters to themself with speedy movement of their mandibles.

Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "He is easily scared, do not panic."
Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Also, at times, a brat."

Gurashi leans down to scoop up the caracal with a single hand. "Meet Brycll - is a good boy, do not worry."
Faintly buzzing, The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo says, "Climb up, Brycll."
A young, brightly colored caracal fades from sight.

The eyes of Esei go briefly out of focus.

(The Shadow Kindred): Gurashi says, "Coughs."

Gurashi traces a word on the surface of a primaeval shadowglass snowglobe of dark fauna, and then shakes the globe vigorously. They stares intently at the swirling particles that float within the globe.

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.

(The Shadow Kindred): You say, "That is a very long summoning time holy heck."

Esei murmurs softly to themself.

Gurashi drops a young, brightly colored caracal.
A young, brightly colored caracal begins to follow Gurashi obediently.

Not without a bit of amusement, you say to a young, brightly colored caracal, "I'm sorry for scaring you."

Faintly buzzing, The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo says, "He is a good boy - just a scaredy cat yes he is."

A fuzzy spider drops in from above on a silken string.
A fuzzy spider's eyes bug out of its head at Esei in wonder.
A fuzzy spider exclaims to Esei, "Cookie? Cookie!"
A fuzzy spider shoots out of the room on a silken string.

Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says to you, "The Tearoom is now open, if you'd like to look at it."

Esei blinks.

Barely above a creak, you say, "Murkrow is very grumpy, so I can understand."
You hum softly, your leaves resonating with song.
Barely above a creak, you say to Esei, "I... I would like that."

Gurashi's eyes light up as they smile.
Gurashi hums softly to themself.
Faintly buzzing, The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo asks you, "It just got approved! Isn't it lovely?"

You nod slowly, leaves rustling softly.

Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk asks you, "Buy a cup and hand it to me?"

You have emoted: Cheliyi rummages around for her spectacles, before nodding.

You slip into a pair of thin spectacles.

Proprietor: Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk.
--------(Item)-------(Description)----------------------------(Stock)-(Price)-
The shop attendant smiles warmly, showing that you are especially welcome.
[Various bookbindery implements]
      scroll176085: a scroll of winding blackthorn blossoms        9     375gp
     journal305772: a shadowed journal                             4     375gp
   catalogue348382: a gnarled ravenwood catalogue                 10    5625gp
     blossom354411: actionorigami (a sinister wyrden blosso        8      37gp
      scroll376420: sorcelglass (a silver bottle)                  1     150gp
       scroll27910: sorcelglass (a slaugh-clasped wine glas        1     150gp
     blossom278929: wetfoldorigami (a blackthorn blossom or       14      75gp
[Bottles, glasses, and cups]
       bottle45641: a round bottle dressed in bronze smoke         3     375gp
      bottle113716: a mauve bottle of wyrden trees                10     375gp
         cup154752: a wyrden tea cup                              10      37gp
         cup177371: a dark, elegant tea cup                       10      37gp
[Tea]
         keg127135: a calming meditation tea (keg refills)        96       4gp
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You inspect the item that is for sale:
Ebon porcelain overlaid with ephemeral, spectral shrouds of aubergine
forms the smooth shell of this delicate tea cup. Subtle designs in
shades of charcoal and tarnished silver meld with the shrouds and the
dominant hue, allowing landscapes of tangled, bare-limbed trees and
black-robed ritualists to emerge from the glaze. The handle is a
smoothed, elongated crow, beak resting atop the curve and eyes sharp
motes of blood-hued ruby.
It has 9 months of usefulness left.
It weighs 6 ounce(s).
It has been stamped with the seal of The Crowquill Bookbinding Cartel.
It has the following aliases: cup, glass.

You get 21,387 gold sovereigns from a utility backpack of many pockets.
You pay 37 sovereigns and receive a wyrden tea cup.

You give a wyrden tea cup to Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk.

You have emoted: Cheliyi blinks owlishly, until her gaze seems to settle with a creaking sigh.

Esei pours the last of chilled sloe black tea from a bottle into a wyrden tea cup.

Gurashi remains mostly quiet as they stand beside both the wyrdenwood and aslaran, gaze occasionally drifting towards the door. At their feet, Brycll noisily grooms himself, then moseys over to Esei, sniffing at their feet.

Esei gives a wyrden tea cup to you.

A young, brightly colored caracal sniffs Esei, trying to decipher just what that smell emanating from them is.

Esei gently toes at Brycll with their bare toes.

A young, brightly colored caracal chirps happily.

You smile, lips creaking softly.
You put 21,350 gold sovereigns in a utility backpack of many pockets.
Barely above a creak, you say, "... I attended game night, and they had plenty of leftover pastries. Would you two like some?"

You take a drink of black tea from a wyrden tea cup.
Your blood surges as the black tea enters your system.
The note of orange peel is almost lost in the sip you take, chilly and
pleasant. The slightly astringent taste of sloe is soothed by a dash of
creamy milk.

Smiling tiredly, The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo says, "Yes yes - sounds very lovely, it does."

Puffy and light, this scone takes the shape of a tall, rounded cylinder
only about two inches in diameter, with a slight but noticeable cracking
around the middle of the scone. A light sprinkling of brown sugar adds a
hint of crystalline sparkle along the circular top of the scone. The
scone is generously interspersed throughout with dark-brown chocolate
chips and deep crimson dried cherries, providing a vivid contrast with
the golden-brown and ivory-white hues of the scone.
It has 19 months of usefulness left.
It weighs 12 ounce(s).
It has been preserved against spoilage.
It has a trade valuation of worthless.
It bears the distinctive mark of Irillia Shevat.
It has been stamped with the seal of The Gastronomists Cooking Cartel.
It has the following aliases: scone.

You give a cherry and chocolate chip scone to The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo.

You give a cherry and chocolate chip scone to Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk.

Faintly buzzing, The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo says, "Oh! Many thank yous ..."
Gurashi stares at a cherry and chocolate chip scone, eyes wide.

Esei murmurs softly to themself.

Gurashi puts their nose over a cherry and chocolate chip scone and inhales.
Faintly buzzing, The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo says, "It is fruits."
Gurashi chitters at a cherry and chocolate chip scone with energetic clicks of their mandibles.

You nod slowly, leaves rustling softly.
You put your nose over a cherry and chocolate chip scone and inhale.

The aromas of tart dried cherries and dark chocolate waft toward your nose.

Gurashi's mandibles twitch as they voice a soft, curious chirr.
Gurashi's eyes light up as they smile.
Faintly buzzing, The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo says, "Many thank yous!"

A young, brightly colored caracal sniffs at Esei a time longer before cautiously moving on to sniff at you, blinking.

Gurashi winces in pain.

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.

Shifting her weight between both limbs as if swaying in some unseen breeze, you say to Esei, "... What is in the tea? It's very tasty."

Gurashi abruptly turns to look away, antennae raising up straight.

Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Sloe, citrus, milk."

You blink.

I'm sorry, I do not see Carcal here.

You have emoted: Cheliyi glances at Gurashi with a concerned frown, before turning her attention to a young, brightly colored caracal. She smiles, and goes still. "I see. What's... 'sloe'?"

A young, brightly colored caracal sniffs you, trying to decipher just what that smell emanating from you is.

Esei murmurs softly to themself.

Gurashi's eyes shut, their antennae beginning to sag.

Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says to you, "It is the blackthorn berry, sometimes called a sloe plum poetically."

Esei glances askance at Gurashi.

Bizirik, the leothin's tail thumps once against the ground, and it lets out a little grumble, rising suddenly and slinking over to its kepheran companion.

A young, brightly colored caracal's ears perk up with a sudden interest.

Creaking gently, you say to Gurashi, "Friend... what is the matter?"

Gurashi abruptly lets out a noise, stumbling backward until they hit the wall, their hands flying up to their head, clutching at the sides of it and letting out a strained groan.

Bizirik, the leothin rises suddenly, letting out a deep, rumbling growl. Behind it, Brycll's short tail tucks between its legs, and the kitten scrambles to Esei, clambering up their legs to safety.

You have emoted: Cheliyi's eyes widen, before she glances in silent panic at Esei.

Esei takes a slow step back, face expressing a calm curiosity.

Barely above a creak, you say, "Gurashi?"

(The Shadow Kindred): Gurashi says, ";~;!"

You think to yourself: **purple flooding in, like a sickening rush of poison**.

Esei raises a slender brow.

Gurashi blanches suddenly.

The ghost of a smile passes fleetingly across Nocht's lips.

Esei blinks.
Esei bows respectfully to Nocht.

Gurashi stares blankly into space.

(The Shadow Kindred): Esei says, "Wuhgfurguddbd."

Nocht, the Silent whispers to Gurashi, "You were more Wyrden than you thought, no?"

(The Shadow Kindred): Esei says, "Suddenly big spooky dentist."

You have emoted: Cheliyi freezes, eyes somehow going wider.

Cautiously, you bow respectfully to Nocht, only to sway dizzily once you stand upright.
Nocht smiles softly at you.

(The Shadow Kindred): You say, "HE SOFT SMILED TO ME."
(The Shadow Kindred): You say, "*SCREAMS*."
(The Shadow Kindred): Esei says, "Probably telling you to NOT PANIC OK."

Gurashi's entire body shudders violently, blinking hard twice and looking at Nocht in surprise. "...h... ..."

Nocht, the Silent whispers to Gurashi, "May you find and receive everything you deserve, child... I will attend with you and dearest Viravain if I am able."
Nocht flashes a charming smile that never touches His eyes.

The surrounding shadows wane, falling back in despondent melancholy as the form of Nocht, the Silent dissolves into wisps of shadow.

(The Shadow Kindred): You say, "!!!!! holy shit."

Gurashi shudders violently.

(The Shadow Kindred): Gurashi says, "Oh god."
(The Shadow Kindred): Gurashi says, "He said yes."

You blink.

(The Shadow Kindred): Esei says, "Yes to w h a t."

Faintly buzzing, The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo whispers, "I-I ..."

Barely above a creak, you say, "I... was that really Lord Nocht?"

Shaking from antennae to toe, The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo says, "Gotta go."

Your hearing returns to normal as the thrumming hive din that filled the air fades with Gurashi, riding Bizirik, the leothin's departure to the northwest.
With a playful chirr, Bizirik turns sharply and scampers off to the northwest.
With a playful yowl, a young caracal bounds off to the northwest.

Esei nods their head at you.

You have emoted: Cheliyi stares blankly at the ground, stock still.

Esei reaches out and touches you.

You think to yourself: **purple fading into grey, but more importantly, a burst of green?**.

Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Do not fret overmuch."

You have emoted: Cheliyi twitches, before suddenly taking a deep breath as if she were surfacing from some deep lake.
You have emoted: Cheliyi winces.
You have emoted: "... I apologize. I just wasn't..." Cheliyi trails off.
Barely above a creak, you say, "Prepared. The last time one of the Divine met me was very... scary."

Much quieter, you say, "He seems nice."

Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "He can be."

Barely above a creak, you ask, "... Should we...?"

Esei closes their eyes and inhales deeply, absorbing the scent of their surroundings.
Esei exhales slowly, allowing a long fluid breath to creep from their lungs.
Esei tilts their head and listens intently to you.

Hesitantly, you ask, "... Go after them?"
You have emoted: Cheliyi glances askance.

You take a drink of black tea from a wyrden tea cup.
Your blood surges as the black tea enters your system.
The note of orange peel is almost lost in the sip you take, chilly and
pleasant. The slightly astringent taste of sloe is soothed by a dash of
creamy milk.

Esei hums thoughtfully.
Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "I have the feeling that is not what they would want."

You have emoted: Cheliyi deflates, but whether it's from relief or disappointment is hard to tell.

Appearing from seemingly nowhere, Bizirik pads over to Esei, a young, brightly colored caracal clutched in its smaller set of forelimbs. It clumsily hands a young, brightly colored caracal over to Esei before quickly slinking away.

Esei stares implacably at a young, brightly colored caracal.

You blink.
You think to yourself: **purple and green swirling uncomfortably** I hope they are okay.

Very quietly, you say, "The tea is very good. Thank you."

Echoing with a subtle purr, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Indeed."
Esei exhales slowly, allowing a long fluid breath to creep from their lungs.

You hum softly, your leaves resonating with song.

Esei removes a dapper, tangerine-banded black felt hat.
Esei slips into a dapper, violet-banded black felt hat.
Esei stretches, suddenly Viscanti.

Blinking rapidly as you change forms, you ask, "Did... did you and Gurashi talk things out?"

You down the last drop of black tea from a wyrden tea cup.
Your blood surges as the black tea enters your system.

You eat a cherry and chocolate chip scone with gusto.
You take your first bite from the scone, the crisp golden-brown exterior
quickly crumbling to reveal the light, fluffy layers within. With each
soft, almost pillowy mouthful, chips of dark chocolate and bits of dried
cherries intermingle their flavours together in a bright invigorating
harmony of tart, bitter, savoury, and sweet. You slowly finish off the
last of the scone, relishing the complementary pairing of rich, decadent
chocolate with tangy, fruity cherry.

Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Yes, and no."
Esei smiles unpleasantly, grin of dagger-like teeth flashing briefly before it is gone.

You have emoted: Cheliyi frowns, her branches creaking with clear upset, before she exhales softly and her expression smooths over. "That makes sense. Are you feeling any better?"

Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk purrs, "Oh, very."

You think to yourself: **purple fading while orange seeps in** They are all still angry and Gurashi. Of course they are hurt, but...
You think to yourself: Why am I the only one who sees it like I do?

You hum softly, your leaves resonating with song.
Barely above a creak, you say, "Well, I am glad you rested a bit."

Esei hums thoughtfully.

You close your eyes, branches growing still as you listen to Esei.

Esei lays out their materials and constructs a leather-seated chair.
Esei lays out their materials and constructs a leather-seated chair.
Esei lays out their materials and constructs a leather-seated chair.
Esei lays out their materials and constructs a leather-seated chair.
Esei lays out their materials and constructs a leather-seated chair.
Esei lays out their materials and constructs a leather-seated chair.

Esei glances askance.

You have emoted: Cheliyi opens her eyes and inspects the new furniture with a small smile. "... I did not know you could craft furniture, Esei."

Esei lays out their materials and constructs a lacquered lyrebird tea table displaying wyrden culture.
Esei lays out their materials and constructs a dark wood dining table.

Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Aye, I can construct furniture."
Esei idly twitches their tail.

You hum softly, your leaves resonating with song.

Esei closes their eyes and inhales deeply, absorbing the scent of their surroundings.
Esei exhales slowly, allowing a long fluid breath to creep from their lungs.

Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk asks, "Do you like the name?"
Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk asks, "Of the tearoom?"

You nod slowly, leaves rustling softly.

Dusan, the coruscant trots in with head high, butting Esei gently with his head.
Dusan, the coruscant begins to follow Esei obediently.

Esei easily vaults onto the back of Dusan, the coruscant.
Esei exhales slowly, allowing a long fluid breath to creep from their lungs.

(Glomdoring): Esei says, "Nothing matters but the Glomdoring."
(Glomdoring): Ethna (from the Spirit Plane) says, "Glory be to the Glomdoring."
(Glomdoring): Evette (from the Astral Plane) says, "Glory be to the Glomdoring."

Barely above a creak, you say, "Glory be."

Esei crushes the cluster of gems into a fine powder and fashions a set of 5 fine glasses.

Esei's dark eyes flash with predatory intent as they smiles sharply.

Esei crushes the cluster of gems into a fine powder and fashions a set of 5 fine glasses.

You consume a platter of sugared blackthorn sloes and blossoms leisurely, enjoying every bite.
You pluck one of the sloes and pop it into your mouth. The outside is
saccharine and toothsome, the spices biting your tongue with their
delightful taste. When your teeth burst the fruit, it brings a wash of
bitter, acrid juice to your tongue, the dry taste somewhat similar to
the flesh of a plum. A flower follows the sloe fruit, the silken petals
soft in your tongue. It has a musky, almond-like essence, heavy with the
taste of sweetness that leaves the floral aftermath lingering on your
palate.

Esei pours silvery faeleaf tea from a bottle into a shot glass.
Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Deliver to Lief."
Dusan, the coruscant takes a shot glass, dissolving into starry shadows.

Stardust and shadows herald the return of Dusan, the coruscant, who bumps his snout into Esei's hand.
Dusan, the coruscant begins to follow Esei obediently.

Esei writes a word across a Magical Map of Mystery with a flourish, and lines blossom across the blank page, forming a map before their questing eyes.

You have emoted: Cheliyi fidgets a bit, before quietly pulling out a leather-seated chair.

A soft breeze caresses your exposed skin, sending shivers through your body.

You sit yourself down on a leather-seated chair and make yourself comfortable.

(Glomdoring): Adrien (from the Aetherways) says, "Darkest tidings."
(Glomdoring): Esei says, "Greetings."

(Basla'or): Adrien (from the Aetherways) says, "Evening's greetings."

The Shadow Kindred): Esei says, "Ethnaaaa ;_;."
(The Shadow Kindred): Esei says, "COOKIES!"
(The Shadow Kindred): Esei says, "Are for SALE."

Esei exhales slowly, allowing a long fluid breath to creep from their lungs.

(The Shadow Kindred): Ethna says, "I'm updating room names in mudlet mapper. Give me three shakes of a tail."
(The Shadow Kindred): Esei says, "Oh have fun."
(The Shadow Kindred): Ethna says, "No you got numbers next to your name when I scent. Excellent."
(The Shadow Kindred): Ethna says, "Now*."

A rose-coloured rage worg pads in from the northwest, sniffing at the air as he enters.

Ethna D'Rose whispers, "Cookie."
Ethna shoves a cookie studded with forest nuts and berries into her mouth, whole.

You blink.

Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Yes, cookie."

Ethna bounces up and down.

You have emoted: Cheliyi smiles hesitantly.

After much surveying of the locale, Ethna flutters her wings in triumph before you notice the faeling perched upon your shoulder.
Ethna suddenly shouts, "POOF!" and waits as if expecting something.
A rose-coloured rage worg leaves to the northwest, trailing a flowing pattern of running wolves on the ground as he departs.

The ghost of a smile passes fleetingly across Esei's lips.
Esei lets out a soft sigh.
(Glomdoring): Adrien (from the Aetherways) says, "Almost a new year already."

(Glomdoring): Gurashi (from the Aetherways) says, "Yes."
(Glomdoring): Gurashi (from the Aetherways) says, "Does everybody have their wishes prepared?"

(Glomdoring): Caohite says, "Always, cousin, always."
(Glomdoring): Esei says, "...wishes?"

(Glomdoring): Gurashi (from the Aetherways) says, "Yes, for the new years."

(Glomdoring): Adrien (from the Aetherways) says, "Only ever one, really."
(Glomdoring): Adrien (from the Aetherways) says, "Not sure what I'll wish for once it comes true."

(Glomdoring): Gurashi (from the Aetherways) says, "It is O-K if it is the same wish every time."
(Glomdoring): Gurashi (from the Aetherways) says, "And yes you can spend multiples if you forgot to use one in a whole different year."
(Glomdoring): Adrien (from the Aetherways) says, "Well, for now!"

(The Shadow Kindred): Esei says, "Is adrien's wish "secrets"."
(The Shadow Kindred): Evette says, "That was my thought, but- cheaper for me just to get the boxes."
(The Shadow Kindred): Adrien (from the Aetherways) says, "Nocht's good health."
(The Shadow Kindred): Esei says, "Awww."
(The Shadow Kindred): Evette says, "Gurashi's superpower."
(The Shadow Kindred): Adrien (from the Aetherways) says, "He does care."
(The Shadow Kindred): Gurashi (from the Aetherways) says, "*sob*."

(Glomdoring): Esei says, "Perhaps I should wish for something this year, too."
(Glomdoring): Gurashi (from the Aetherways) says, "You should."

A golden hippogriff with rainbow feathered wings trots into sight from the northwest, motes of pink light winking in and out of existence around her.

Dusan, the coruscant rumbles excitedly at Kalaneya, bumping his head against her in greeting.
Kalaneya reaches over and ruffles Dusan, the coruscant's hair fondly.
Leaning forward, Dusan, the coruscant inhales deeply, taking in Kalaneya's scent. His starry eyes swirl before he lets out a low rumble.

Esei bows respectfully to Kalaneya.
Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Ah, apologies for interrupting."

Esei shakes their head.

Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Mostly simply... enjoying the calm."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "Ah, in that case, perhaps we shall indulge in a touch of tea."

Esei nods solemnly.
Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "I have some extras on my person if you like."

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We are quite pleased with what you have done with the place, yes."

Esei smiles softly.
Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "I hope to do so, yes."
Esei stares blankly into space.

Kalaneya smiles wryly as her golden eyes glint with amusement.

Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Or rather... I hope to have done so."
Esei nods their head sagely.

Kalaneya fills a wyrden tea cup from a keg of venomous creatures.

(The Shadow Kindred): Kalaneya says, "Bad time to discuss The Guild then, I guess :>."

Kalaneya sits herself down on a leather-seated chair and makes herself comfortable.

Kalaneya delicately sips her tea as she casts an eye over the teahouse's decor.
Kalaneya inclines her head cordially towards you.
Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to Esei, "Ah, we should mention, we are overjoyed that a new Haruspex shall rise."

Esei tilts their head and listens intently to Kalaneya.

(Glomdoring): Olethea (from the Aetherways) says, "Nothing matters but Glomdoring..."
(Glomdoring): Tylwyth says, "Glory be to glomdoring."
(Glomdoring): Esei says, "Glory be to the Glomdoring."
(Glomdoring): Ethna says, "Glory be to the Glomdoring."

(Glomdoring): Hani says, "Glory be to Glomdoring!"
(Glomdoring): Gridare says, "Glory be to Glomdoring."

Another sip of tea. With a satisfied sigh, Kalaneya remarks casually, "We are glad that you are placing your name into the hat, as it were. Perhaps you have a moment to discuss matters pertaining to this?"

Esei tilts their head and listens intently to Kalaneya.

Kalaneya smiles wryly as her golden eyes glint with amusement.

Esei lays out their materials and constructs a homey rocker.
Esei shifts their eyes suspiciously from side to side.

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We, or perhaps I, should introduce my role in the guild. Have you indeed, any idea what the Ma'lanas Runia does?"

Esei purses their lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as they carefully gather their thoughts.

You blink.

Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "From the Meanings aetherscroll, it is a role described as being the Haruspex's right hand."

Raspily, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "But more specifically, I am afraid I am unaware."

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "*a familiar buzz* Miss Cheliyi...?"

You close your eyes, branches growing still as you listen intently. ( Esei and Kalaneya continue to talk about guild things, but Cheliyi stops paying attention, haha)

You tell The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo, "**a swirl of green and purple** Gurashi! Are you alright?"

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "*assent* Mm - am sorry for running... out - had to ... take care of a whole thing."
Esei hums thoughtfully.

You tell The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo, "**purple fading, green settling like relief** Oh. I was worried, but I am glad you are still okay. Do you want me to come to you?"

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "*gentle negation* ... I am going to sleep, soon.. I am home, and, I am safe."

You tell The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo, "Okay. Rest well, friend."

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "Miss Cheliyi, I am sorry the Lady of Roses was mean to you the other month."

You tell The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo, "**a spark of red, before it's quickly crushed under a sea of green** O-oh. You do not need to be sorry, Gurashi. I was just being rude, before. You were not the one who spooked me. I may have deserved it, anyways."

You tell The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo, "I will be fine! **grey seeping in** Please rest well."

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "It is O-K to not be fine - you are a nicely person, and sometimes She is a little... intimidating. But still."

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "You are good and it was because I brought us there that She heard you have your thinkies."

You think to yourself: I will be fine. I will not lie. I may not be fine, but I will be soon.

You tell The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo, "But.... **grey taking over** I was the one who thought them. I was being ignorant, and She helped me see different. That is not because of you."

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "*thoughtful chittering* ..."

---> suddenly back to reality

Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says, "We hope the silent tree shall keep you adequately accompanied."
Kalaneya winks conspiratorially at you.
Kalaneya gets up off a leather-seated chair.

Kalaneya places a hand over her heart, then bows to Esei in gratitude.

You chuckle softly, your leaves rustling with laughter.

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "*an encouraging prickle of seafoam* I liked that we shared similar opinions. It is O-K that we change them, though."

Glancing to Kalaneya, Esei touches two fingertips to the corner of their eye in greeting, murmuring, "Blessings of the Hallowed Ones upon you."

Kalaneya grins mischievously at you.
Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh, Ma'lanas Runia says to Esei, "Likewise."
Kalaneya inclines her head briefly in cordial acknowledgement.
Gliding out to the northwest on rainbow feathered wings, a golden hippogriff vanishes from sight.

A wry smile spreads across Esei's face.

The eyes of Esei go briefly out of focus.
Trailing stars and smoke, Dusan trails off to the northwest.

You tell The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo, "**a rustle of leaves, accompanied by increasing green** I still am here for you. I just now think that I was very rude to Her as well, and needed to apologize. I am your friend, and will stand by you, okay? That will not change."

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "Likewise, yes."

You tell The Basin's Friend, Gurashi An'Ryshe, the Crescendo, "Now rest! I will see you next month, yes?"

Gurashi's melodic voice sings into your mind, "*affirmation* Be well and goodly."