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 Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:49 pm
"Someone had a nice view of what this city holds."
Leaning over the edge of the balcony, after setting down the gifts on a the dresser...and looking down at it. a living city, movements below, horse riding through like humans did..bartering though rather than buying and selling. the hum of noise was like an beehive.
"And next door, supposedly, was your little friend, Rainsong? I'm surprised she hasn't ran down to tackle you squeeling and chattering about lord knows what."
A slight grin.
"And as you wish, 'Chev."
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:33 pm
"It is a nice view, but I didn't spend much time looking out here. And if I was, it was always up, not out." Piper leaned against the railing, looking out of the city...wonderous as her mind could indeed remember all the paths to everwhere, hide outs, short cuts. Isle had shown her all of that. She smiled lightly, holding out a hand to catch some falling snow in her gloved palm. A little sigh, before leaning against Malik's shoulder lightly.
"You know...I always heard that feathers don't like to be in rain..." Followed by a giggle. She was standing in the doorway, leaning against it rather, one hand brushing at a gold and indigo cape. Who would of thought, daddy wasn't lying after all, the silly old elf. About Piper's age and look, her haid falling just past her shoulders and half pulled back, lavendar bangs falling to the sides of her face with teal eyes, the pupils rimmed in gold looking out at them, blue tipped fingers tapping and blue tipped ears poking from under her hair.
Piper perked up slightly and then turned around with a smile and her own little laugh. "But silver ones love to dance to it's song." Another little laugh. "Isleandra Rainsong."
"Piper Silverfeather...who ever thought anyone would see you again." And that little formal moment ended with a squeal and yes as Malik had predicted, came the run toward the couple, grabbing Piper in a hug. "I can't believe you went off without me! Cut me out of the adventure you silly thing..." Then a look over to Malik...which got a smile and an eyebrow raise as she looked up over. "And where did you get that?" Letting go of Piper, she walked around him. "Piper he's..." Still giving that up and down look, getting as many angles as she could of him. "He's..." A calculating look...could mean she was thinking good things...or things along the lines of 'oh my gods its a drow, let's kill it'. But instead...she gave a little squeal. "Pip he's blue! No really where did you get him? I think I want one." Thus came the poking at Malik.
To which she swatted her hand away. "Ah no you don't, no touching. That's mine." She cleared her throat lightly. "Yes, blue and all mine. So there. Isleandra Rainsong...Malik D'vinn, my fiancee."
A blink...and then another squeal. "You're getting married too!? Why am I out of the loop..." A little pout look before a giggle and a little probably over dramatic bow. "Pleased to meet you, Malik D'vinn..." A look at Piper. "Does he have a brother mayhaps?"
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:45 pm
A look over at Isleandra..and a slight lift of an eyebrow when he suddenly became a object of careful looking over..and a slight chuckle at Piper's smacking of the hand..though just to tease, took her Isle's hand, and brought it up to his lips for one of those devilishly teasing hand kisses.
"The pleasure is all mine, Isleandra Rainsong. and let me be the first to assure you that I am not the only blue elf in existance. But, since you can't have me, I did bring you some gifts."
leading her over to the dresser, and placing up the mirror.
"A mirror from the Naga. a serpentine race. it can show you things besides yourself. I'll let you imagination run on that one. and these.."
Opening up the bag, and laying out a pair of earrings, one ring, on bracelet, and a navel ring, just in case. after all, Zahara had one, and many human females did..perhaps other women might. the jewelry all had notes or music in the workmanship, and the gems were all blue sapphire.
"I do hope you like them."
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:37 pm
((Sorry, had to do birthday stuff, we're in gear now))
Isle smiled lightly and look to Piper at Malik's gestures. "Oh he sure is a keeper...sure you're not willing to share?"
"No I'm not. All mine. Maybe we'll bring you back one of your own someday." A little role of her eyes, that girl and her love of blue...it was terrible, but in that good way. Fondly she looked to Malik with a smile at his own little impression making. How Malik-esque.
Isle, of course was more than thrilled over things. Mirror that opened up all kinds of possiblilities. How wonderful was that. Oh the thoughts that flitted through her head at that one...which caused a giggle. Then a pleasant smile all over the other things that Malik had...she was a woman...what woman could say no to sparklies? Certinally not Isle. But a look past Malik to Piper. "Blue, and he comes bearing gifts...you lucky little elf you." Back to Malik. "Well thank you very much, Lord D'vinn, I love them." And yes, things started to get put on.
"Well I'm glad you like him and your gifts Isleandra..." Walking back over to Malik and lacing an arm around his waist, pushing up on her toes to press a kiss to his cheek.Though her mind did wonder if Isle knew what he was or didn't care because it was blue and that make her happy inside.
Oh yes, it was happening again. "You'll be more than pleased to know that I am quite a ways into my own doings in council matters...Fianna got me on track about two months ago and I have been working on it." A little shrug. "Besides...my abscense is justified seeing as it has been for my daughter, your granddaughter." It was always taxing to have this discussion. "As far as the affairs of my kingdom...Lateef will bring me up to speed and I will be back on track in no time at all...you have no reason to...worry." If one could call it that.
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Picking Up Stars Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:48 pm
"And that is precisely the reason why I do worry Kieran. Lateef should not have to bring you up to speed on matters in your own kingdom. You should know everything that goes on whether it pertains to you directly or not. You are responsible for the entirety of the moon elves Kieran and you take that massive responsiblity so lightly." He shook his head again, sighing.
"That wood elf you consorted with all those years ago is still in the picture I see. At the very least she understands the value of preparation for important affairs." Fianna was a sore spot between the two elves for many years and would continue to be in the future. Ahkallyn refused to accept the fact that Kieran preferred a wood elf over an attractive moon elf.
Another shake of his head before he leaned back in his chair and sighed. "So the errant child has returned at long last. Always knew that girl knew her roots and who she was. It just took her a while to realize it again. She is the one thing you did right Kieran. Pity you couldn't keep her closer so she could be groomed for the position. Ah well, I suppose another two hundred years that task can be undertaken. She is staying, I presume?"
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:10 pm
Malik turned and gave Piper one of those loving, desirable kisses, and a smirk, guessing at what Isle might be thinking that woudl make her giggle. well..it was possible, but he'd leave that one alone. let her figure it out...and lord help her if piper found out. but then a closer look at Isle, and a slight grin.
"I have many more where those came from. a personal jeweler that loves Piper. Do tell, Isleandra...do you use a bow?"
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:31 pm
Isle returned her look to Malik. "Use is a debateable word...I have a short one...but I'm more of the sword and magics type of girl, Lord D'vinn." Said as she was untucking her shirt from her pants and guess what? She did have a navel ring, look at that...which the simple silver hoop was replaced with the fancier one before she tucked her shirt back in. Then a smile at Piper. "Blue husband to be, with manners, and a personal jeweler that loves you too...girl you just hit gold now didn't you? Well I'm just going to have to see more you aren't I?"
Piper rolled her eyes...thses two could possibly be bad together, and if she knew Isle, she would indeed try to get Malik and Piper as well to go out and make mischeif, she still had that air about her that said she was into making trouble and causing a fuss. Nice to know her fiancee and practically her only friend from Andal were getting along. Best friend approval of sorts.
"I do not take it lightly, I merely do not take it as seriously as you did or would like me to. I rule my kingdom in my manner." Though Kieran couldn't hide the frown that settled across his features...he was doing it again...more or less attacking Fianna for who she was...some things never changed now did they?
"Fianna will always be in the picture and is the one who has my heart. You should be grateful that I had the sense to at least be with someone who as you said has a stricter since of preparation than I do. And I do understand that value and do not need you to point out that I may not."
Then a further frown at his father...yes they pushed buttons. Sometimes on purpose. "The one thing I did right...how nice of you to say so." Though of course he had to blame him on that too...they did this every season almost didn't they. "No, she isn't staying...and there will be no grooming of her until she decides that she wants to be, so to speak."
A narrowing of his eyes at his father. "And I do ask you to not speak ill of either Fianna or Piper, for I will not stand for it...just as I have always not stood here to let you attack them as you may please. Or myself for that matter." Thus turning to head for the door.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:42 pm
"A woman after my own heart. now lets see.."
moving over and digging around in one of the bags, bedside table coming out, packaged bows, clothes, clothes, mroe clothes, Malvolence's holder...there it was. pulling out Ebony, and showing it to Isle.
"This kind of blade? or maybe something more along Piper's sword.."
Digging in her bag for a moment, before drawing out Piper's blade.
"And do tell...how do things work around here for entertainment? I would think that a reunion such as this might warrent some outting."
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:44 pm
"Just because I say something you do not approve of or particularly like does not give you license to leave my presence Kieran Silvercrest." His voice rose like a thunderclap in the room though he did not stand up or move to stop him, merely held up a hand, forming a barrier in front of the door. One more step and Kieran would smack right into the shimmery wall. "You will return to your seat or stand there, the option is yours, but you will listen to my words." It was a old trick he'd used with Kieran when he was younger, stopped him in his tracks when Ahkallyn didn't feel like chasing the boy down.
He crossed his arms and shook his head, "As you've said repeatedly. The wood elf has your heart and as soon as your time passes, the two of you will be truly acknowledged. That however means nothing to the current situation now does it?" Of course a moment later his eyes narrowed and he glared, "What do you mean she's not staying?! She is next in line for the throne, both of them in fact Kieran. You will do your duty by her if she so chooses and you will train her accordingly. Your training began when you were but a child. You let her slip away once, I'll not permit it to happen again. Do you understand me?"
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:11 pm
And he was unpacking things...on her bed. Then again was that a bad thing...were they staying in her room even? A new one? Questions that always came up when no one was around to answer them. She hated those questions. Though a little eyebrow raise and a chuckle...Malik was trying to make sure he got in good with Isle. Didn't take much...he already had ten extra points for being blue. Then a raise of an eyebrow. Malik still had some get up and go in him? Then again...he was Malik. Even if he wasn't feeling top notch, he'd keep at anything. Stubborn.
A little nod. "I like my swords sleek and shiny, with a little hint of flare." Watching him as he was going through various sword types...hm, this guy was going all out. A little shrug. "That depends on the type of entertainment you're looking for...though if you're asking me and making an outing as well...I would say it was one of those times to go get some worn boots and shove each other down ice covered cliff sides. Quite fun actually." Yes, she was a bit of a adrenaline junkie...always getting into something. Isle cleared her throat, "So when is the wedding anyway...and don't tell me daddy up and just left you? Where is he off too anyway..."
Kieran new better than to take that other step once his senses of magic use were spiked. He learned right quick when he was a boy what that feeling ment and no one liked smacking into a barrier. For a moment, he clenched his fist and then turned back to his father, walking back over to stand politely in front of his desk.
He set his jaw a moment and reminded himself that this was his loving father who so lovingly gave him life...hardly working. "And I will...if she chooses so as you said." A sigh. "Yes, I understand you but I do not agree with you. If she chooses to go then she will go. Besides, you'd never want her holding reign of any kingdom for your prejudice that you would have against her husband to be." Yes, Kieran was playing dirty. "I have a council to prepare for..." The, 'can I leave now' line.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:31 pm
"Your father is tending to our other guest. she was a bit sickly."
That was all he was gunna say on that. though a glance at Piper.
"Should I repack this, 'Chev, or we going to be staying in this room? And what is this idea about getting on old boots and shoving people off mountians?"
Though a smirk at them both.
"Why do I get the feeling you are both a pair of daredevil troublemakers when brought together?"
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:45 pm
If Kieran was trying to make this as painless as possible he wasn't succeeding. The news of Piper getting married and alluding to a prejudice on Ahkallyn's part was enough to get an eyebrow raise and a tap of his fingers on his other arm. "So she runs away from you, hides on another plane entirely and now she's found someone she wants to marry. And judging by your words it's not a moon elf. Like father, like daughter I suppose. And here I was hoping she might take after me and marry within her own race. Who's the boy?"
He decided to leave the 'if she so choose' line alone for now anyway. There would be more discussions of just this nature though, she had no doubt. A knock on the door had his head coming up and a moment later a woman slipped into the room. Elaria, his wife and lover and mother of Kieran smiled at both her men and shook her head. "I thought I might find you two in here. The tension was radiating." A slight pat on Kieran's cheek and she smiled. "Kierry, darling, you've returned." Pressing a quick kiss to his cheek, she moved over to Ahkallyn and rested her hands on his shoulders.
"Now now, Ahkallyn. He just got home and brought Piper too. Let him enjoy some time with his daughter before we begin these silly fights you love to indulge in. He's running the kingdom just fine. When things are falling around down your ears, then you can lecture him until you're all blue in the face. For now, let it go, alright A'mael?"
Elaria. The yin to Ahkallyn's yang. The calming tide that soothed the raging waterfall Ahkallyn usually brought about. He smiled up at her and shook his head. "Elaria...I'm just trying to help the boy. He needs to-"
"Go spend time with his daughter. I'll not hear another word about it Kallyn. You have things to do with me anyway. You promised you'd help me choose fabric for a new dress. You're not goign to break your promise are you?"
Ahkallyn sighed and grunted. Looking at Kieran he gave him the 'we'll continue this later' look then waved his hands. "Excuse us won't you son. We have....fabric to choose."
Lateef chuckled to himself. Kieran's babysitter indeed. He had the good enough sense to know that Kieran had been in there far too long and something needed to be difussed. Therefore, Elaira had been fetched. If anyone could break those two up, it was her. Now Kieran could sign this paper in return and they could call it even.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:02 pm
"Oh, so you're bringing more people home with you are you? You never could resist bringing things home." A cross of her arms and a tap of her foot...that father of hers, always on his time chart like movements and what not. He needed to take a break sometime.
Piper blinked at him before tapping a fingertip to her lips. "You know, I really don't know. You might as well just leave it all out for now, we probably will be staying in here...of course if that okay with you A'mael." Come on now, it was a child's room really...even if the bed was full size. Then a little chuckle from her. "In the winter, we would put on boot with little traction on them, climb up the cliffs and then push each other down. Whomever could stay up on thier boots as they slid down the rocks won. Do you still do that?"
"Only in the winter and to the men that come calling and ask what I do for fun. You'd be surprised how unwilling some guys are to climb up some icy rocks and let me push them down them." Then a little chuckle. "And yes, we are Lord D'vinn. Terrors in our own right. Of course Piper only became that way after I got to her."
"She ran away from this life, not from me, and yes she found someone she wants to marry, and is of her own choosing. And his name is Malik...and no, he's not a moon elf. There's more elves in the world than just moon ones." Purposefully holding back the name for the moment...after all, Kieran wanted to push buttons just to push them at this point. He was kind of pissed.
Though his attention too went to the door, and in walked his dear mother. Thank Gods for mothers...she was always able to make his father stop giving him a hard time. A little hug for her though as she gave him a pat and a kiss on the cheek. "Good to see you again mother." And he had to suppress the smirk he wanted to give at her ways of distracting his father as well. Woman could get him to agree to anything.
"But of course..." And he turned, opening the door, stepping halfway out before looking back to his father. "D'vinn, Malik D'vinn, is his full name. He's a pleasant drow from another plane as well...do try to get along with him." Sarcasm at it's finest for Kiearn before he closed the door...then about jumped out of his boots at Lateef standing right there. "I hate it when you do that..."
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:09 pm
"Interesting sport. though I bet you'd enjoy it more it you were running for your life on the frozen wastes of Everfrost from Ice giants. some of the moutains there are literally frozen over with sheets of ice. almost glacial."
Then a look at Piper, a small grin...testing the bed lightly with his hand.
"This should do. might need to break your old bed in a bit anyway. that does sound interesting. but, since obviously your grandfather is here..don't you think it woudl be a bit rude not to see him? though I wager I can stay on my feet longer than you, Lady Rainsong."
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:27 pm
Elaria and Ahkallyn both gaped at their son. A drow? Though blue-green eyes rolled as his mother shook her head. Why did they always have to do this? Kallyn just couldn't accept the fact that his son was all grown up and didn't need his advice or his help anymore. She found it interesting that Piper had chosen a drow, and from a different plane as well, though it made sense seeing as the girl had retired to another one. Well, to each her own she supposed. She personally had nothing against other elves, thought Fianna was quite a fine choice indeed for her son. Of course no woman was ever going to be perfect for her little boy and she would have preferred a moon elf but if Kieran was happy, that was what truly mattered. The same would go with Piper. Her granddaughter's happiness was paramount.
Ahkallyn however was coming to a very different conclusion and his hand tightened immediately on the desk, his body tensing and getting ready to jump up. Elaria saw the signs and immediately began soothing him rubbing his shoulders and pressing down to keep him from jumping up. "Kallyn, A'mael, ,let it go for now. We'll hear all about it later, I'm sure. Come now." Though extremely angry and fully intending to dress his son down about his disrespect in the face of authority as well as his blatant disregard for traditions and allowing his daughter to make such choices. But his wife pulled him and he went, merely nodding to Lateef as he exited and was dragged off to the world of colors and silk yardage.
But she didn't get him very far before he stopped and thus made her as well. "A drow...lost her mind indeed. In the palace...he's lost his. That is not something I will tolerate. Elaria I will hear no more about this...you know the danger he brings by letting a drow in this place. He's gone too far this time with his 'things change' mentality. It's going to get us killed this time." Thus pulling from his wife and turning on his boot to go after his son. "Kieran!"
After nodding respectfully to Ahkallyn, Lateef shrugged then chuckled, "A good babysitter always knows where his charge is, yes? Though I must ask, hate it when I randomly stand outside doors or hate it when I use your mother to distract your father? Becuase if it's the latter, I won't need to be doing it again, now will I?" A knowing smile blossomed on the other moon elf's face and he shook his head, "Pleasant talk with your father?" he could be sarcastic too.
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