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 Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:32 pm
 The Leafe House in Brazil has a most unusual design, shaped like the leaves on a stem. The walls are all glass and screens, open to the elements. The main room is flanked by the kitchen and another lounge area. Here is a view from the lounge area. One of the petals opens to the ocean.
Up the stairs are the bedrooms and bathrooms. Each bedroom is the same, as are the bathrooms.
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:05 pm
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As they left the Hotel, Heema had to smile at how happy the naga seemed to be, just to be outside. It gave her hope that they would get along well and that he would want to stay, if only because it meant he would get to stay in her house. She knew he wasn't crazy about the airplane, and she wasn't a huge fan either, but it was the quickest way to get home. It was a private plane, at least, so it wasn't as if she had to buy a ticket, wait for boarding and then deal with other people. Instead they had their own space and Heema changed into a simpler dress before lounging in one of the chairs. They spent the time talking, though mostly she just wanted to distract Remulous so he wouldn't be as nervous as he looked. She felt a bit guilty for making him get on a plane when he was so obviously unhappy about it, but hoped that seeing his new home would make up for this part of the trip.
The car ride was a bit bumpy, as she had built her house into the trees rather than cleared out massive space for a private road, so a dirt path sufficed to take them from the town to her home on the beach. The front was a bit manicured, mostly out of necessity to clear brush away to prevent a fire hazard, and the sky was growing dark as they arrived. The rooms were lit up already, sensors turning them on automatically, and Heema put the car into park into the small space to the side. "This is our home," she announced proudly, sweeping her arm out as she stepped out of the car and gestured to the magnificent building that her brother joked was her 'mansion'. She looked over at Remulous almost hopefully; he was the first one outside of her family to see it and she was anxious to see if he liked it as much as he had the pictures.
"Would you like a tour?" she asked curiously, taking off her shoes and holding them in her hand, walking barefoot on the grass around the car to stand nearer to the naga. The dirt clearly didn't bother her and her dress dragged on the ground just slightly, which couldn't not have mattered less to her.
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:33 pm
 ♠`•.¸¸.••´´¯``•• .¸¸.•´ ♠ Ɍɇϻʊʟɵʊƨ ⇆ Ɍɘϻϻϫ Remulous was a bit anxious of the plane, the strange feeling of being airborne and the altitude change had him talking a bit less than normal, though he seemed alright when they touched back to earth. The ride back to Heema's home was surely interesting; how they fit his tail into the backseat which was surprisingly not all that tight. Not to mention the leather seats felt amazing on his scales!
Upon their arrival, the Naga was intent on watching the trees and such roll by, the lighting of the home looked spectacular at night! Just as well as they had in the pictures Heema had shown him. What a choice, Remulous! He'd open the door once the Yashka had exited, slithering up beside her until the whole of his tail had left the vehicle. "Oh wow.." Perhaps a yes, though the Naga was already up on his way to poke around the grass and pond at the front."This place looks just as it did in the pictures! So green-!" To say the least, Remulous was pleasantly surprised and excited to be here. Much better than that Hotel by far!
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:42 pm
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Watching as he already was moving away from her to go inspect the place, she smiled happily. Heema was more than a little relieved that he was so happy with it and she walked after him, one hand free while the other swung her shoes loosely as she trailed after the naga. He was enjoying himself and she didn't want to interrupt, so she opened up the front door and dropped her shoes and purse on the ground next to it gently. All the windows were open and she took a deep breath of the air, glad to be home. Heema didn't like the city or the noises or smells, it was just awful after the initial excitement wore off from being in the city itself. She was happier in her own home, hiding away from people and doing as she pleased. And with someone here to keep her company, who clearly enjoyed the house, she hoped she wouldn't be as lonely. Maybe just another presence would make her feel better.
Even a yaksha could be selfish, she supposed, and shrugged to herself. Well, she was still doing good, so it was all right, she guessed. She could hear the birds calling goodnight and knew soon she'd hear the other animals, the nighttime hunters, along with the waves breaking on the sandy shore so close to her home. It was practically in the backyard, after all.
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 2:06 pm
♠`•.¸¸.••´´¯``•• .¸¸.•´ ♠ Ɍɇϻʊʟɵʊƨ ⇆ Ɍɘϻϻϫ Remulous was enthused, though he eventually followed Heema into his new home, glancing at the walls and up to the ceiling-- stretching up on his tail to get an up close look at one of the chandeliers. "How long have you lived here on your own? Why arent there more people here? This place could be killer with resorts." Not that he'd want it, but it was obvious how much the Naga couldnt believe she was the only one here. "Does your brother live like this?"
Remulous slithered further inside, the open windows and translucent walls were a plus; he'd never seen a home built this retro-like. "Heema, what's your story? Where did you grow up?" Himself, she should have already read it in his file, but for her, Remmy didnt quite get the chance to hear about anyone else. Like everyone he's met so far, Heema has been a rather fantastic Mistress; he hasn't even been here an hour and the atmosphere was calm, relaxing and just open in all ways.
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:02 pm
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She laughed softly when he asked why there weren't more people there. Yes, she'd been told to turn the place into a resort and get some more income, but she didn't need it, at least in her eyes. So the yaksha enjoyed the little untouched bit of nature she had to call her own. And now she had someone to share it with. "I've lived here a few decades, now. I like it just being myself here, or at least I did. My brother has a few places he calls his own, he gets restless very often. It's why we don't see each other more, he's always off somewhere, doing something." He was still a yaksha and had his own philanthropic streak, but he'd always liked the more personal touch, whereas Heema was content to stand back and watch the magic grow on its own accord.
Surprised that he asked about her own past, Heema looked over at him, clearly unsure what to actually say. It had been a while since anyone had cared enough to ask, or at least been curious. "I grew up in Nepal, with my brother. We're twins and liked to cause my mother quite a lot of trouble. Once we were old enough, we left home and went out to see the world. I didn't want to become a deity and my brother hasn't the patience for it," she added wryly, a smile accompanying her words as she shook her head.
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:15 pm
♠`•.¸¸.••´´¯``•• .¸¸.•´ ♠ Ɍɇϻʊʟɵʊƨ ⇆ Ɍɘϻϻϫ Of course he would have cared, it was nice to know someone when you intended to live with them, and the mention of a Deity had Remulous' head tilt to one side. "Were you supposed to be a God? What kind of powers do you have?" Oh interesting, this woman was also some kind of magician-- well, he hoped so.
That kind of thing always seemed the most entertaining and interesting to learn about. Being he could somewhat read and write; though better in his own tongue, the Naga would be glad to learn about someone elses culture for a change. "I cant do much, there's no magic in me aside from my tail. My scales are tough like steel yet colored like diamonds. I hope you're in for a useless lawn ornament. Im more one for gardening, so you wont be disappointed or need to worry about how it looks. I'll take care of it."
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:24 pm
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Heema snorted, shaking her head. "You're not a useless lawn ornament, Remulous. If I was seeking out someone specifically for magical abilities, I would easily be able to do so." She wasn't sure what else to say - that she'd just wanted company and he seemed like someone she could be friends with? That sounded sappy. "Yakshas are nature spirits, broadly. If one gets enough worshipers, followers or the like, they can ascend the ranks to become a god, of sorts. I have some natural abilities, like bringing luck to those I wish, and finding treasure. It's how I started my wealth, and how I supplement my spending," she explained, leading him further into the home and taking a seat on one of the couches, stretching out a bit. It was obvious she was relaxed here, propping her feet up as well.
"I don't have any unique abilities, like flying or anything like that." Maybe he'd be disappointed, but Heema had nothing else to offer him other than those words. Her powers were more passive in nature and she simply worked with them, rather than forcing them to the surface and giving herself a headache in the process. Her brother was better at that, actively seeking out treasure without ending up with a migraine for three weeks as a result.
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:16 am
♠`•.¸¸.••´´¯``•• .¸¸.•´ ♠ Ɍɇϻʊʟɵʊƨ ⇆ Ɍɘϻϻϫ Remulous understood for the most part, taking a seat across from Heema on the other couch, his lengthy tail draping down the side of the couch, trailing beneath the table and even managed to curl around the leg of the opposite sofa. Sometimes it was a pain to get comfortable, his body was so long and often times too thick to fit in the spots he wanted to claim. "You can find treasure? Like what, do you go into mines or do you just dig around in the garden?"
Interesting, the Naga could find things like those, but it usually only happened when he's digging around the garden or cleaning the house. The goons he had been with last time always lost their television remote-- and every time Remmy would find it beneath the couch cushions. "I used to find gems and things while I traveled." Diamonds, small gems and even some pieces of clothing and super odd items were also found in the sand during his travels, though he couldnt tell the difference of fool's gold and the real stuff.
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:34 pm
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That made her laugh and she shook her head, smiling at the idea. "When we were little, that's exactly what we did. I had quite a stash by the time I left home, it helped me start investing. Now, it's more like intuition - I know where wealth is, whether it be in a company, a person, or in the ground somewhere, waiting for me to mine it." Heema shrugged. Her brother did the exact same thing, it was how the siblings' magic simply worked and it made sense to her, even if it was harder for other people to understand. She recalled reading something about his file how he was always finding things and the thought made her smile even further. It figured she would find someone who had a similar talent to hers, even if it was in a different sort of way.
"Do you like finding things?" she asked, before another thought came to her. "Your bed should be large enough, you can tell me if it isn't. I can get one made for you and brought here in a few days if you need something larger," she continued, having easily noticed how his tail draped around the room. It would be impossible not to, even for a blind man. She rather liked his tail, it was exotic and seemed to fit right into place in her home and the jungle around here. "Also, do you swim? I go to the beach quite a lot and like to swim in the ocean, but I don't want you to feel you have to if you don't like sand or salt water," she continued, running a hand through her hair.
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:19 pm
♠`•.¸¸.••´´¯``•• .¸¸.•´ ♠ Ɍɇϻʊʟɵʊƨ ⇆ Ɍɘϻϻϫ Remulous gave a nod, Heema and her brother seemed pretty close despite their long distance and the length of time between each visit. The Naga wished he could have someone like that-- even if it were a penpal of sorts. "Do you think I could write to him?" Although the only thing he really wrote in was his own language from those of his species. Remulous was sure Heema could teach him, though if she had the time, he didnt know.
His tail would curl, looking down at it for a long moment. "Yes I do, though I dont have the time, and didnt have the resources while at the Hotel, it's mostly just stumbling upon items-- complete coincidence!" Remmy was sure of it, just luck on himself to have found those worth something more than a few cents here and there. "I do like hammocks, but those are better outside." He'd do with the bed given to him, expecting nothing too perfect but he was happy to have as much as the Yaksha had given him already. "Thank you-- for all of this. I didnt like to be there, or most of those people who had tried to adopt me, though luckily they didnt have the funds."
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:26 pm
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The yaksha smiled. "I think he'd enjoy that. It'd be a novelty, if nothing else, to have a naga for a penpal. I told him I was going to find someone to come live with me and he said I couldn't do it." Heema said that rather smugly - clearly, they were sometimes a normal brother and sister pair in their arguments. When he said he preferred a hammock, she tilted her head, looking curious. "You can have one if you want. I don't care, the rooms are the same just because I had no one else here to help pick out their own things. If you want a hammock in your room, you can have one. If you want one in every room, you can. Maybe not the kitchen, it isn't that large," the woman added with a soft laugh. She was enjoying herself, simply being able to make small talk with someone was a huge difference for her, and cheered her up immensely. The downside to living so long was that things grew repetitive quickly, people died - it was hard to find something interesting that would be around for a while. She wasn't sure how long nagas lived, but knew it was a decent amount of time. Even if he moved on, maybe they could still keep in touch.
That thought cheered her up even more. "I'm sure you'd like the beach, then. There are always interesting things coming ashore and if you have a knack for finding things, maybe you'll end up having a collection of your own," she said with a smile that seemed to never leave her face at this point.
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:01 pm
♠`•.¸¸.••´´¯``•• .¸¸.•´ ♠ Ɍɇϻʊʟɵʊƨ ⇆ Ɍɘϻϻϫ "I'd rather have one outside- but if the rooms are as nice as the living room, I'd have no problem using a real bed." Remulous was still very comfortable in a home like this, and with Heema there, he was sure there was plenty to do and alot of it would be things he could enjoy as much as she did. "Your brother sounds interesting, though would he be able to read my language? Im not sure how to write American.." Well, English wasnt a part of his vocabulary, though he was sure this is what humans called American?
His tail curled up onto the couch he sat on, though the creaking of the frame gave him the warning to leave most of the heavy limb closer to the floor if not right on it. The poor couch was groaning already, though he ignored it and attempted to settle his weight more evenly. Ugh, that's what he got for being such a muscular being, it weighed much more heavily on him than fat probably would at this point. "That sounds really nice, the weather here is not as humid as was the Hotel on most days."
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Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:38 pm
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Tilting her head, Heema looked over at the couch and pursed her lips. He was rather heavy...she could get new furniture, sturdier things or even ones that were just on the floor. There were all sorts of different styles available, she'd find something. She could care less if he broke the furniture, it had been a while since she'd gotten anything new anyway. Her brother would have remodeled the whole place every year if he could. As it was, maybe having Remulous around would get her to stop being so...dull, at least that was what she'd been accused of being by her perky brother. She'd gotten into a rut, being alone. It would be nice to redo some things and have someone else care about what it looked like, maybe. A new perspective.
"He might be able to, he's picked up a lot of odd things over the years traveling. If now, I could teach you how to write, in our language if you wanted to," Heema offered, giving him a smile. She'd never actually taught someone before and thought it would be interesting. The Naga seemed to want to learn, which was nice to see. There were plenty of creatures she'd met over the years that thought they knew all there was already, or didn't care to learn more.
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 4:04 pm
♠`•.¸¸.••´´¯``•• .¸¸.•´ ♠ Ɍɇϻʊʟɵʊƨ ⇆ Ɍɘϻϻϫ Remulous was very excited, it was showing with every ounce of his being at the moment. Tattooed wrists were laying calmly against where his thighs would have been. "I'd like that, but I'd like to explore first, if you dont mind." To be taught how to write a language he'd been forced to learn to speak in order to survive would greatly improve his knowledge; anything to do with learning was very well appreciated. Although his own language was full of sarcasm he wouldnt dare use on Heema.
Maybe another time when the mood was right for goofing off. Although Remmy wasnt much of a clown, he could be more serious and blunt because of his almost too honest nature. "Being cramped in that room was horrible on my tail, Even though for someone much shorter, it would have been nice; but not for me." The Naga was a free spirit, and thus he would always love the outdoors more than anything, it was simply his culture and he embraced it.
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