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 Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:34 pm
Cymarron's tail coiled around the blade, and pried it free, while the vah himself was staring into mirrors and crystal balls, sniffing at bags, poking at trinkets. the tail put the dagger back, and Cymarron found a large egg..hmm..wonder if that would make a good omlete..
Malik crawled up the webbed side of the ship, squeezing his hair out a bit, before chuckling lightly.
"I win."
Then a stretch.
"So far everything is in order. Cathedral, place, time, guests...anything you might want to add or want double checked, Chev?"
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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:48 pm
"We can go there now if you want, take a look. Odaria is mainly one big forest. I don't know my way to Ryliah, so we can't go there, but a little trapsing around the forest I can do. Of course the air is thicker with forest things, and I wouldn't want you to be thrown into some sort of allergic something or other. But you know daddy, he's early for everything, probably more so for this wedding."
Ah he was just like all other elves she knew. Once they messed with you a bit, they conceeded and were quite the personable and pleasant creatures, inviting inquiry from being a curious bunch themselves. How nice. A little smile and chuckle as Cymarron immediately went to shelves and started to rummage through things, though she more or less just looked around from her spot. "Good to know we're not in trouble. We're not disturbing you too badly are we?"
She merely took her time, pulling herself up the netting and then sitting on the railing of the ship once she got there. A look over the place showed Nailah and Eclipse rather patiently sitting by the main mast, just drying and what not, a blanket over both of them. But her attention turned back to Malik as she shook her head some, flinging water from her hair. "Didn't know we were competeing..." But giving a little smile. "No, I think that's all...everything is done and in order. Your cathedral and everything, my dress and what not...it's all just a smooth sailing waiting game now then isn't it?"
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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:01 pm
[center][color=teal]Trelweny... your ideas always mean more work for me... *sighs, smiling while shaking head*
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If you'd like to help us find them homes, please fill out the form & post it either here in the shop or by sending a Personal Message to me, Rainberries, if you would like the gift to remain completely a secret.
You [i]may[/i] choose gender and name for your gifts if you would like, though it is not necessary.
Handling fee of [b]1k[/b] a piece to be paid to [b]Rainberries[/b].
As of this time there are no limits, and they may be requested thru Thursday of next week. Friday if the load is not overbearing.
They likely WILL NOT hatch until after the holidays. The Downey Swan will be busy with family and therefor unable to do rounds to hatch them close to Christmas. They will however be [i]delivered[/i] before Christmas. If There are many, I may later state that ones ordered after a certain day will be delivered between Christmas and New Years.
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Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:08 am
((Time jumping to wedding and finishing up things here, if there is anything you wanted to do, get it done now.))
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Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 10:01 pm
Time really does flow when one didn't constantly watch it. The sun seemed to move faster across the sky as if hurried by the moon and the moon traversed the same space just as fast as if hurried by the sun, a neverending game of tag between the two. But today it seemed they had taken a break from thier game, or at least slowed it's pace to allow this day and night to be long as possible so that it could be enjoyed to it's fullest.
So thus was it, was it? Where Silverfeather would cease to be her proper name and would most likely be turned into a nickname endearment. Not that it bothered her, she had been introducing herself as Piper D'vinn long before now. But there she sat, Fianna, Isleandra and Zahara keeping her company and more or less preening her among other things.
Though she was probably quite oblivious to those around her, trapped her her own little blissful world of fluff and love and what not, that utterly dreamy smile plastered on her face right now indicating such a thing. Yes, this was going to be a good day damn it and she'd be damned it it wasn't.
Kieran and Lateef on the other hand were with Malik, helping him out and keeping him general company, and also giving him a few last minute 'this is how it goes' answers when he wanted them. Besides, there were things to dicuss that involved parents...which Malik lacked. And Kieran didn't want Malik feeling left out of part of the little ceremony since he had agreed to do this Andalian surface style. So yes, Kieran needed to breech that subject.
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Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 10:03 pm
Zahara leaned back against the wall, crossing her arms lightly over her chest. Clad in a purplish dress with the usual gloves and missing fabric she stood there watching Isle and Fianna giggle and exclaim over Piper. She was the epitome of elegance, dressed in her white gown and veil and Zahara smiled briefly at the ethereal image she created. Piper was finally getting married. Zahara didn't know a whole lot about marriage, at least not the sort Piper was getting herself into. The drow's only contact with the institution was more of a certificate of ownership, the way a master would have for a slave to prove he truly was hers. And that's all marriage was comprised of her in her hometown. It was ridiculously easy to dissolve and meant literally nothing. A woman could easily lay her claim on a male and if she was ruthless enough with an impressive reputation keep others from touching him. If not, well in their mind she didn't deserve the ownership of him anyway. Marriage and love..both foreign concepts.
But Piper was thrilled about this and for that Zahara would put on a happy face. She'd had most of her fears about screwing it up by saying the wrong thing or wearing the wrong thing soothed by Kieran but there was still that niggling tendril of doubt that flourished in her mind. No matter what she did, it would always be there. It had been a flurry of activity as the auspicious occassion loomed ever closer and now it had all come down to here. She'd been told what would occur and why it would happen when she'd had a sudden attack of curiosity and had Isle explain the purpose and rites of the marriage ceremony.
Malik and Piper would be given to each other by their respective families and a priest would test for a true bond. In the event one did exist, the ribbon would be presented, entwined, tied, and embellished and the blessing would be given. And just like that Piper would be forever tied to Malik with ties entirely too strong to break. It scared the hell out of Zahara. A simplistic ownership contract. To trust another elf that implicitly, it defied logic and rational meaning in her mind. Marriage were it a few letters shorter, would definitely be a four letter word in her mind. No marriage and certainly no love...
"You look beautiful Piper, better than even me." And in the blunt way that Zahara usually said things, that was a serious compliment.
Talithia was positively beaming. Her beautiful cathedral, now risen from the majestic depths was already attracting quite a bit of positive notice. She watched one of the guests run their palms over the flanks of the rearing Nightmare and couldnt' help but mentally salute Malik. It had been a fine idea to bring the animals in, sculpted in ice under her own personal supervision. They gave just the right air to this wedding, the sort that bespoke two very different elves coming together for all eternity. Smoothing her surcoat she snuggled closer to Draewen who had been her lifeline the past few days, threatening to tie her down if she didn't stop critiquing her own work. He'd kept her from going insane which he was good at. Now they sat in their own pew, waiting for the moment the event would begin.
"Oh little Piper. All grown up." Lateef shook his head lightly and nudged Kieran. "Remember the time she ran escaped from her bath and hightailed it into the conference room?" he'd been saying just moments before. Yes, he and Kieran had been regaling Malik with embarassing stories of a much younger, far more naive and silly Piper. But while he shared a laugh with his dear friend, he turned and glanced over Malik with a critiquing eye. "And I wondered why she was marrying you. I guess now I know. You cut a fine figure Lord D'vinn, certainly worthy of a girl I consider as close to a daughter as I could were I not blessed with my own."
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Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 10:50 pm
"Okay, lets go over this one more time."
Malik was getting himself all preened and primped. He and Kieran had of course gone over this six times, but malik wasn't about to let this catch him offguard or make a false step.
Blue poet's shirt, black vest, black pants and shined black boots, silver cloak. looking good so far, everything meticulusly cleaned and good to go. of course somethign he saw he just had to get, a set of silver bracers in leather, with diamonds cut out on the top to allow the blue shirt to come through. it just looked nice.
Cymarron was in the cathedral itself, trying not to disturb or frighten anyone that hand't seen him. of course he had some new trinkets from the Brigade leader..some red bracers. lord knows what they did if anything, but they looked so nice against bronze fur.
Oh and look, one seat specially prepared on a pew close to the front for Aura. mithriled and white clothed so she woudln't touch the ice. and of course there was a very tiny little thing there. a white rock with some kind of etching. that was probably for her breathing, which Cymarron took outside once Rand was seated and his daughters settled in.
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Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:23 pm
"I think things go in one ear and right out the other...but register somewhere inbetween right now. We all know where her mind is, don't we?" Giving Zahara a nudge and a wing. Isle gave a chuckle at Zahara as she stood beside the drow, arms crossed and watching Piper as well as her mother was going over a few things with her now. After all, the poor thing was a little nervous and didn't want to screw things up either. "Though she does doesn't she?" Yup, even though Piper's goen was rather simple, the cut had elven elegence to it, kinda half tiered in wrap around fashion and long sleeved with a long train. Yup elven simplistice elegence. "But hey, you clean up good too girl." Isle, yes she too was all fancied up in pale yellow with darker purple accenting and veiling.
Seven was a good number, and hey he was indulging Malik, after all it was important to the tier'dal that this all went well and by elven gods Kieran was going to make sure Malik got what he wanted. "You are brought up before the priest, as if she, you two join hands, he says some flowery things and what not, casts a little spell to search for a bond, and then once confirmed the ribbion ritual is done. Things go well, we all then get to have a little celebratory party, Piper gets her surcoat and you get to put it on her if you wish then, and then we all eat and drink ourselves to distraction while you and your new wife no doubt sneak off to indulge in each other. Like rabbits."Joy, old joke point. Walking over to him, he clapped him on the back in that fatherly reassurance manner. "You'll do fine, don't worry. But there is one thing I wanted to bring up with you."
However his attention deviated for a moment to Lateef and Kieran gave a chuckle and a smile at Lateef, ever the story teller. "Yes, I remember, trailing bath bubbles no less...at least it served to break tension and a rather fine trade deal came from that." A rather nostalgic sigh before he turned his back attention to Malik. "Back to that matter. You know, Malik, it's Andalian tradition that parents give bride and groom to each other. If you liked...I'd be more than happy to give you to my daughter." There, proposal extened and what not.
Draewen was of course with Talithia and rather quite proud of himself as well on this cathedral business, but also quite pleased that Talithia was behaving herself. Not that she was childish, but she had her moments where her elven pride got the better of her. Putting an arm around her shoulders when she snuggled into him, rubbing at her arm lightly.
Of course Shylihn, Calyeer and even yougn Glynnic showed up as well, pleasant as ever, rather relaxed...except for thier young adopted son. He was just jittery about things lately, seeing as he was about to take over the throne once the season ended. This exposure was good for him. Though she did look over to Talithia. "It's beautiful work Talithia, really." Because women were conversational.
Turned out Ryce and Nyrie were in attendence as well, looking quite pleased and what not....at least pleasant to be there and not going to cause a fuss over anything. After all, they only had one grandaughter and though her choices seemed skewed...well love was something that was strange and wonderful. Besides...they wanted to see if a drow really could truely bond at all.
Eclipse was already next to where Aurah would be sitting, playing the part of people like things so easy as ever. Hey, he liked to be part of the crowd, not just the pet. Though he did let his wings slack so as not to obscure views like a good magical creature.
Aurah and Saradin were waiting outside for Cymarron, who had indeed gone in to scope things out and what not, and of course brought back news of a good fashion, Aurah being handed over the little stone with a rough idea of what to do with it. But that was tucked away for now, seeing as she had her cloak that she could use to filter as well and hopefully that would be enough. Of course that all said and done, it was Saradin's pleasure to pick her up and carry her in and to their little seating section. See, no ice problem...though she was a little wary of the surrounding.
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Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:59 pm
Malik looked over at Lateef, and grinned lightly.
"I coudl tell you quite a few stories myself."
Then back to Kieran, nodding again. yeah, going over it and making damn sure he got everything down to a science.
"Okay. you can do that...after all...even if my father was alive, he'd refuse to come to something like this."
a slight smirk.
"So. flowery words, bond checking, ribbon ceremony..then afterparty, Piper gets her surcoat, and then we sneak off and you guys continue to party. gotcha. however...there was something I might be wanting to say..when woudl be a good time to interject that?"
Cymarron sat down where he was supposed to, and rather enjoyed looking around, though he did get up to see Talithia.
"We made all your clothing that you wanted. we have them stored at the tavern for you when we are able to get them to you."
Before a slight purr and back to his seat. after all didn't want to interrupt too much. though he knew he got looks just becuase some people hadn't seen him before here.
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:58 am
Zahara blinked for a moment and then nodded. "Sure." Nope, she wasn't really with it, her mind off in some other direction. But a moment later she nodded. "Thanks, you too." Isle was really very pretty in her fancy clothes, a muted yellow with a deep purple. Two complimentary colors that went together so nicely though at first thought they wouldn't. "So when does this whole thing begin?"
Lateef finished buttoning on his cape and nodded. "Real simple Malik. No way you could possibly mess it up." He let Kieran go through it again and briefly remembered his own marriage ceremony. "Just before the ribbon tying or just after I would think. If you mention to the priest that you have something you'd like to share or say he'll let you have your moment. This is your acknowledgement after all."
Oh this was a good day. Nodding to Cymarron, Talithia smiled a little brighter and then reached over to squeeze Shylihn's hand. "Thank you. You aren't singing Shylihn?" Because everyone knew that the arch elf's voice was like that of an angel.
Elaria was seated on the other side of the chapel, towards her son's symbol on the wall. Ahkallyn was nowhere in residence but Elaria was still there, happy as she could be. A brief glance over at Fianna's parents and she smiled shyly then returned her attention to the front. This was an important day for her granddaughter and as stubborn as her husband was, she wasn't about to isolate the girl even more.
Niah was next to Eclipse, in between where Aura and Cymarron would be, fretting. But then that's what she usually did when it came to things like that. Her empathy was working overtime today, what with all the different people and their mixed feelings about this occassion.
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:18 am
A little inclination of his head to Malik. "Very well then, I'm sure she'll get a kick out of that." Which meant a little telepathic to Fianna of the 'don't wait up for me because he said yes' nature. "No offesne intended but the way you speak of your father, I think he would not of even let this relationship get this far in the first place." A little shrug and then he took a moment to smooth over his own apperance. "It was hard enough trying to get Ahkallyn to come and be civil..." A frown at that, "And he still refused to come..."
To which Kieran partly rolled his eyes. He didn't understand how he could do that to Piper, but he had...simply refused to come and sat at his desk, going over gods only knew what. He could accept his father not coming to his own eventual wedding, but Piper's...well he expected a little more. But gave another nod to Malik and a brief look to Lateef. "You've got it. And well...that really depends. What would be the nature, you can keep it vague in your telling to me if you wish, would this little something be?"
Fianna looked off into space a moment before a nod to the air, hand lightly messing still with Piper's hair as she turned her attention over to the other two girls in the room. "Kieran isn't going to be joining us, he's going to tend to Malik in thier little ceremony." To which she gave a smile, and Piper smiled as well. But her attention again went to Zahara. "Soon here as we know everyone who's going to show up is indeed." And then she rested a hand on Piper's shoulder. Better to tell her now. "I had a look...seems your grandfather Silvercrest isn't showing, I didn't see him and Elaria is alone."
A blink at Zahara. "Really? I hate wearing something other than pants...I don't see how you can do it everyday." Yes her father had to practically fuss her into a dress today...despite how she tried to argue that Piper would be just fine if Isle wore her usual clothes. But he insisted and had won. A look to Fianna as she got thier attention and she smiled. "Oh how sweet." Then a frown at the other piece of information. "Why does he have to be a snob on a day like this? Don't let it ruin things Pip, we know how he is."
Piper lightly shook her head. "It's okay, I didn't expect him to show. I didn't expect any of the grandparents too. If they did it's probably out of obligation anyway or they want proof that what me and Malik claim is true. Then they can't say anything else when it is shown that it is. Elaria can tell Ahkallyn that and he can be as appaulled as he wants to..." Yes that's how she was going to deal with it. This was her and Malik's day damn it and she wasn't going to have some stuck up elf and his thoughts ruin it.
Shylihn gave a little chuckle and shook her head. "No, I'm just a guest this time. Besides, have to be here for Gylnnic. Poor thing is trying too hard these days to pay attention and more so in front of his father. Today is just to relax and enjoy, and that includes me as well.
Nyrie had happened to catch Elaria's look over to them and she had merely given a sympathetic smile back. You think he would of shown up jus to see a specticle if things went badly or someone screwed something up. Or to at least sit with his poor wife.
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:32 pm
"Lets just say she's going to turn a wonderful shade of red to match her hair, and those that doubt me will get food for thought. so before or after the ribbon part. Alright."
A slight chuckle.
"Oh he would have let it run it's course. but he wouldn't have let us marry, or engage, and he woudl have had her in a slavery outfit before three months if he had his way. and if I objected, he'd have beaten me or had me killed. then she'd belong to him."
A slight smirk.
"the same attitude about others that eventually got him killed."
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:49 pm
Lateef didn't quite know what to say. How delightful just didn't seem the sort of thing to say after such a description and he coughed briefly into his hand. "Well...let us be glad he's not here then, yes?" Thank the gods that Ahkallyn wasn't like that or they'd all be screwed.
"Just something that's normal for me. I hate pants, they are constantly against your legs and all that fabric...it makes me shudder." Which she seriously did a moment later.
Talithia nodded to Shylihn and grinned at Glynnic. "Soon to join us young and impulsive ranks of royals. Time to get rid of the older generation huh Glynnic?" Of course a wink to Shylihn to show her how much she was just kidding. Draewen would have her a** if she insulted someone.
The doors opened and a regal elf whose eyes screamed wisdom and age walked into the place. A few nods given to those he knew in the gathered congregation. The head of the Crest Brigade was now in attendance. Aura would feel a slight bristle of air on her cheek, much like a kiss and he nodded to Cymarron as he walked past, grinning to see the cat wearing the bracers, hen slipped into the pew beside a lone woman.
Elaria glanced over and shook her head. "You don't have to sit with me, I'll be just fine."
He reached over and picked up her hand, pressing it in between his own. "I know, Elaria. But I don't like sitting alone and in case you haven't heard, three's a crowd. A human saying I know but it seems to be the same with elves. You really don't mind, do you?"
What was she supposed to say to that? She was quiet for a long time and then just shook her head. A moment later though she squeezed his hand. "Thank you."
"Don't mention it Elaria. Don't mention it."
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:10 pm
"Yeah that I would save for after the ribbon thing, or at the beginning of said party afterwards because let's face it, everyone is going to be going to that too because who passes up free food and drink." Oh wait, he knew one...but if he wanted to sit up in the palace all day, then fine by him. Though Kieran shook his head to get rid of those thoughts. Though it was interesting to hear what Malik's own father probably would of done. Yay insight...distasteful as it was. "Which is why 'things change' should be kept in mind." Getting himself up, "Lateef, don't let him run now."
And thus leaving the room a moment, of course checking the crowd in passing, walking to his mother a moment and kneeling down besides her, at least the Brigae leader had come to sit with her. "I apologize for him mother." Because he was doing more than just hurting Piper. Stubborn elf. A kiss to his mother's cheek, a nod the brigade leader with a smile. "We're starting soon...and don't you get fresh with my mother, I'll have to hurt you." Said with a chuckle before walking off, and going to find his own lover and thier daughter.
"Women, can always find them hanging around in a group and preening one another. And before I get hurt, may I say that you all look beautiful today." Walking over and giving each a kiss on the cheek, save for Fianna who got herself a proper affectionate one. "So then, are we all ready?"
Fianna gave a smile, snuggling up to his side a moment, laying a hand on his chest. "I do believe that we are. All is well, your daughter is anxious and ready and things should go fine. Everyone who's coming is here, right?" A nod from Kieran and she smiled, patting his chest. "Good, now get back to Malik." Said as she detached herself and gave him a shove.
He chuckled. "Now hold on a moment, walking over to Piper and pulling her up from where she sat, then pulling her into a hug. "Not so much my litlte girl anymore are you? But that's alright, you're always going to be my Silverfeather." Ah yes, the day another man became the hero in a daughter's life and her father no longer was the greatest thing in the world. But that was okay. Another kiss to her cheek. "I love you Piper. But now I'm going to go get your gift." Giving a chuckle to that before he left to women to themselves and headed back to Malik and Lateef. "Are we ready then gentlemen? Lateef, might as well go collect your daughter and Zahara and go join your wife."
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:31 pm
Malik took a breath, looked himself over once more in the mirror...and strapped his blade at his side. it was just something that nto only added a bit of a noble touch to the outift, but it was also a safety measure. no one touched that blade but him and piper, and for good reason. that ment no leaving it laying anywhere.
"Ready."
Grinning lightly at Lateef and Kieran.
"Lead the way, gentlemen."
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