She waits for Rhy while letting her stew cool off a little bit, "Just be careful baby, it's super hot. Just out of the hearth and all that. This is a concoction made of of pork meat that I had, and lots and lots of vegetables...I also did something kinda different with the meat before tossing it in there. I hope it tastes good too, and it's not just the smell that's good." She says, sounding a bit nervous...though she felt a little more confident about this attempt than some of her past ones.
Yulia takes the bowls and starts cleaning up. "I think I'll reopen the cafe for a little while and come back before bed."
"You're here for the master," a nasally voice calls from behind the statue. "The master would not approve."
"I'll go check on Celine and give you two some time alone," Esme says. "Good to see you, Alethiro."
"Alright My Sweet. I'll be here. I think I need some practice. I've been feeling different all day."
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"He doesn't need to."
Yulia kisses Drago's forehead. "Don't overdo it."
She then heads back to the cafe.
"You too Esme."
"The master would not approve," the voice repeats.
She nods, "Thank you Esme....she probably should try to use the potty one more time before she actually starts her wind down routine. Fair warning....she'll want at least one story...if not two."
After Esme leaves the room she gives him another hug and a kiss on the cheek, "Okay honey, why don't you go sit down to your dinner before it gets cold while I get you some wine and then if you want...you can talk to me about what it is that has that look on your face." She directs him to his chair and waits for him to sit down before going and getting him a glass of wine and some water for herself. She simply sits down and waits until he's ready to talk.
"I'll do my best."
After Yulia leaves, Drago picked up his sword and headed out to just outside of the town. Okay, let's see what's changed.
Picking a nearby stump, the Dhampir made the movements and spoke the words he had used before to launch magical energy, but nothing happened. His magic was different, he could feel it, but now he had no idea of how to access it.
"What do I need to do Aunt Inana?" He said to nobody.
No response.
"If I may venture an opinion?" His sword said.
Drago jumped, it would take a while to get used to that. "I'm listening."
"I know I may have just achieved consciousness, but I feel that perhaps you shouldn't think. Just feel."
It was curious that this item would have such wisdom, but maybe what ever brought it to life may be granting it some insight. Alright, let's try it.
Closing his eyes, he drifted within himself. Shortly after, he found it, the source of power. It truly was different. His magic didn't seem to follow the conventional rules anymore. To cast his magic, he had to visualize and feel, not speak and move. So Drago did just that. Focusing on what the spell looked like was easy, but finding the right emotional state took some work. But he found it at last. For this spell, it required anger, and that was easy for him. Opening his eyes, they glowed an intense purple before three bolts of energy fired from them at the stump.
Well, that's going to take some getting used to.
Setting down his gear by the door and moving to the dining room, the Elf took his seat and started eating his dinner. Accepting the wine, he began telling her what had happened after meeting her earlier that day.
She just sits quietly and let's him get it off his chest. After thinking for a little bit and sighing softly she replies, "Okay...I hear what you're telling me....but I don't understand why you seem so upset. Is there something bothering you love? You did what was within your ability to do. You realize none of us are perfect right?" Reaching across the table she gives his hand a light loving squeeze.
"I'm not sure either why I'm upset. Maybe it's just that I felt.....not needed at all for these particular jobs. Or would useless be a better term?"
Putting a supportive arm around him she says, "Well....maybe you don't need to worry so much about those lists and let some of the others take care of that stuff and just concentrate on being there for the people that come to the Temple for help or council. It is not your responsibility to fix everything by yourself. There are other people there to help share the load....let them." Sighing she realizes this same speech could include her as well...but when she started something she felt a need to see it through. Rubbing his back gently she sighs softly, "Listen to me love, next time someone needs some help, at least find out what it is they need before commiting to it okay? And you are NOT useless and you are needed...very much so. I know I sure could use your help sometimes and in the months to come I'm going to need you even more. Celine is already becoming a handful and....and I can't do this on my own. Not with everything that needs to get done before the baby comes." She says with a tinge of frustration in her voice, even though she tries to control it while talking about Celine. They really did need to talk to her about her behavior, but she wanted to make sure that her husband knew he was loved, needed, and that his needs were as important as hers. She didn't want to upset him any more than he already was with what happened earlier....but as adorable as their little girl could be.....she could be just as frustrating. Looking at him she strokes his cheek softly, "Would you like some more chicken and vegetables, or some more wine love? You must be hungry after everything you've been through today."
"I am pretty hungry, thank you. I also get what you're saying and I will try to do better." Taking hold of her hand, the Elf brought it to his lips and gave it a tender kiss. "I love you."
She nods, "I love you too, and you were just doing what you felt you needed to do. You were trying to help and there's nothing wrong with that. I just don't think that there's anything wrong with not being at the Temple every single day. There are many ways you can serve Pharasma. I believe in you and I know that there is nothing that you can't do, once you put your mind to it. Maybe you should go talk to Brother Ulli tomorrow and try to figure out exactly what areas of the temple you'd like to serve in." Taking her hand back from him she lays it gently on his cheek before leaning over to give him a soft tender kiss on his lips. Letting her hand linger for just a moment on the back of his neck, she gives him a comforting smile before picking up his plate.
Going back into the kitchen she slices him a few more pieces off of the perfectly roasted chicken, and piles some potatoes, onion, celery, and carrots around it. Taking it back out to him she says, "There's butter there on the table for your potatoes if you'd like, and I made fresh biscuits too. I have the honey on the table. Let me go refill your glass so you can relax and unwind from your hard day for a bit." Taking his glass she goes to the kitchen and refills it before putting the now empty bottle in a bin near the back door. Taking his glass back out to him she sets it down before sitting next to him again and takes a few sips of her water from her tankard, "I was so glad that Esme came over this evening. It distracted Celine and gave me a chance to just sit and talk with another adult. I never realized how important it could be to just sit and have a conversation with another grown up." She says as she rubs her temples slightly.
Having finished her cookie she sits in the living room surrounded by her blocks, puzzles, balls, her dolly, her bear, and her books as she tries to decide what to pick up while seemingly playing with all of it at the same time and spreading it out all over the floor in the living room. She doesn't even hear Esme approach as she's involved in a deep discussion with her bear and dolly.
"Well then, we'll just have to take it up with 'the master' won't we?" Sadhana says taking a step forward.
The voice calls out once more, this time a bit more firm. "The master would not approve."
However, the figure remains where it is behind the statue.
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Picking up a spoonful and blowing on it gently for a bit, the sorceress puts it in her mouth, letting out a sound of utter delight as the delicious flavors flood her senses. ”This is amazing honey!”
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Smiling from ear to ear with a blush that reached the tips of her ears she says, "Really? You really like it? Oh I'm so happy that you like it. I never tried it like that before so I'm very pleased that it came out well." She says as she blows on some before taking a bite herself, "Ooohhhh...that is pretty good. Maybe I can do this whole cooking thing after all. I'll get more practice out in the field too since Arista will be staying home now." She stops for a moment as her features shift slightly, "I hope she knows we don't think less of her for staying home. I know it's going to be hard on her....but she's doing the right thing, for her and the baby. I
just hope she's okay with it. I really should have talked to her...but she seemed pretty preoccupied." She says as she thinks about their winged Aasimar friend.
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Charity walks in the door. "Hellooooo, are you home and dressed?"
Esme walks around Celine and sits down across from her. "Your mommy said only two toys, Celine."
Dillon finishes his food and smiles contently. "Phew, that was good."
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At hearing Charity's voice she laughs, "Yeah...we got our robes on. It's a relaxed atmosphere for dinner tonight. You hungry? I've got some stew that I made in here." She asks as she gets up to get another bowl.
Charity walks into the kitchen. "Yeah, I'm pretty hungry. Alethiro decided to ask for some help exploring this fortress in Kierk's mines."
She looks up at Esme with a look of frustration as she shrugs, "Don't know what ones....blocks hard, did circle, triangle, square....help please?" She asks as she gets up from the floor and starts separating all the individual toys into piles to try and decide what she wanted to keep out. She was bored with stacking blocks and had done the puzzles too, so she starts by gathering up the puzzles and putting them in a box against the wall. Then she goes to the twenty or so blocks around the room and takes them one at a time to the box to drop them in. That left her balls, the bear, her dolly, and her storybooks.
Dillon finishes his food and smiles contently. "Phew, that was good."
Using a roll to soak up the last of the meats juices she finishes it off as well as her tea. Nodding her head she lets out a happy contented sigh, "Oh my yes, that was wonderful. I kinda want something sweet....but I'm pretty full now. Do you feel like a walk under the moonlight with me?" She says as she rubs her very full belly.
She nods, "Huh...I see. Well, just get whatever you'd like to drink and I'll get you some stew and a spoon. It's a pork stew....so the flavor is a little different, but Rhy likes it and I think it came out pretty good." She says in the way of idle chitchat as she spoons up a good portion in the bowl for Charity before getting her a spoon and napkin, "There's wine, juice, lemonade, water, juice, or I could put the kettle on for some hot tea if you prefer that to something cold." She offers setting everything on the table for their friend.
"Sure," Dillon answers.
"Lemonade sounds good, thanks," Charity says.
Tesia gives her a smile and gets a cold tankard and fills it with some lemonade and takes it to her before sitting back down with Rhy, "We cut up some bread and cheese too, if you want some." She says as she takes a slice of cheese and puts it between two pieces of bread before dipping it in the stew and eating it. She closes her eyes and hums softly as all the flavors blend together and the cheese melts partially from the heat of the stew, "Oh....myyy..." Is all she says as she nearly devours the rest of her stew while sipping on her lemonade so she doesn't look like a complete animal inhaling her food.
Giving him a smile she leaves three gold on the table, "My treat tonight love." She says as she stands up and stretches before holding out her hand to him, "Shall we?" She says, the happiness in her voice as unmistakable as the smile on her face.
"How about your dolly and these books?" Esme suggests. "I'll read you a story, if you want."
Dillon takes Rajni's hand. "Thank you for dinner."
She seems thoughtful for a moment before nodding, "Okay Auntie Esme. Like dolly...like stories." Seemingly satisfied with that outcome she goes around the room picking up the rest of her toys and putting them in her box. Going over to her books she picks the one with the bears on it, grabs her dolly and goes over to where Esme sits on the floor. Climbing into her lap she holds the book up to her, "Story please."
"So find anything interesting in the fortress you guys explored?" Rhadaya asks, as she continues eating.
Her smile widens as her cheeks darken, "Thank you for coming out with me love....even though I know you must be tired." She says, leaning against him as the head out of the restaurant and towards the beach.
"It's not a problem," Dillon says as they walk. "Have to let this food settle before I go to bed anyway and I enjoy spending time with you."
"Some weapons and a dwarven forge that Kierk is in love with now," Charity answers between bites.
Bringing his hand to her lips she gives it a kiss, "I like spending time with you too." She pauses for a bit as they walk while she thinks, "Dillon....do you think it's weird that I don't really remember much from the night we met?" She asks with a kind of perplexed look on her face.
Tesia tries to stifle a laugh so as not to choke on the food in her mouth. After she swallows she gives Charity a grin, "I just bet he is. Oh boy....I bet he can't wait to get that thing where he can start making all sorts of stuff with it." She kind of lets out a low whistle before going back to her stew and bread with cheese.