"Once you know what you need, let me know and we'll cover the cost of getting you equipped." Sādhanā replies. She squeezes Ylrhea's hand affectionately.
"I will get with you tomorrow about it," Mirrin says. "Will that be fine?"
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The Baron stands up and offers his hand to Arista. "I will show you out."
He walks her to the door. "I will come to Valwick in five days' time to talk with Barclay. I will have to speak with Vargan, the dwarf, as Barclay requested. I hope that I shall have some instructors for you upon my arrival."
Taking his hand she thanks him again as he helps her to stand and walks her out, "We will look forward to seeing you. You are welcome at my house for dinner when you come. Until then Baron." She says before putting the letter in her bag. With a final wave she leaves and heads quickly to the shop where they were having the gift made for Cyna and Sienna.
Getting to the shop she goes inside to see if he's there, "Hello?"
"Absolutely," the magus replies with a smile.
Looking at the sleepy looking Celine she gives him a smile as she takes the puppy's leash from around the leg of the chair it was tied to, "Sure, no problem. Would you like to just rest here with her for a little bit until I get back with Honey? Otherwise we can all head over to the fountain once everyone is done eating." She suggests.
"I'm fine with coming along love." Rhadaya replies, smiling.
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She smiles and gives her a kiss, "Well of that I had no question my love."
Celia looks over at Magestreia. ”Looks like we’re going to have quite an interesting group.”
Elsa took a step closer to her father, "It's the best option now. Look Dad, I know we haven't always seen eye to eye on things, but you have to realize that I'm not ready for that kind of responsibility. I'm not the leader-type like you."
Once he was finished with his meal, Ammon paid Hadrinn and resumed his search for the Magus.
Tesia waits until everyone is done eating, including the puppies.
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"Like a little Anizari army," Ylrhea says with a chuckle.
The elf smiles as Arista enters the shop. "Just in time. It's finished drying."
He hands the plaque to Arista. "That'll be five gold."
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Celenon nods, a frown still on his face. "I know."
"What's wrong Father? Please tell me."
Running her fingers over the beautiful artwork and words on the plaque along with the design she looks up at him, "It's absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much." She says as she pulls out six gold and hands it to him before putting the plaque in her bag, "I'm sure they're going to love it. Thank you again so much and keep the change." She says before turning and heading out of his shop. She knew the others were probably ready to go back by now and so she heads straight for the fountain.
Once everyone is done and the tab paid to which she adds a couple of her own gold, she gets up and walks out, waving to the older couple as they leave. "Thank you so much for the dinner. Everything was just delicious." She then walks with the puppy outside as they head to the fountain, letting him stop and sniff and do his business along the way.
Ammon doesn't see Sadhana anywhere around.
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The older couple waves at the group as they leave. "Hope to see you again."
Aliethia walks into the front room. "He just doesn't like having his family broken up."
The dhampir yawns, staying out of the light filtering through the window. "I really need my own place, Father. These walls are paper thin."
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Celenon sighs. "It pains me to see you go, Elsa, though I understand why you have to. And you're not moving out, Aliethia, until you are married. I'm coping with the fact that I'm going to have another grandchild as it is."
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"Oh, hush, Father," Aliethia says. "You're happy about it and Divitia and I know it. I'm sorry you won't be here for the wedding, Elsa..."
Out of ideas, Ammon thinks it would be a good idea to go back to the Common House and gather his wits.
Giving her big sister a hug, "As much as I'd like to, I can't risk it getting ruined on my account. Divitia would never forgive me."
"Yes, she would be pretty mad about it," Aliethia says, returning the hug. "I better see if your brothers are around."
She heads to the other bedroom. "Queten! Marcus! Elsa's leaving."
"Forever?" Queten asks walking into the living room.
Marcus doesn't say anything but follows his brother.
Elsa put her hands on her hips, "Well you don't have to sound so happy about it," She teased.
Getting back to his room, the former Mercenary sat on the floor in front of his window and began meditating.
As he headed upstairs, Ammon believed he heard Sadhana's voice coming from Jericho's.
"It's not like you're around anyway," Queten remarks before looking up at his father. "Buuuut...I'll still miss you."
"Real smooth, Queten," Marcus says. "So where are you going?"
Go figure.
He headed towards where the voice came from. And waited.
"I'll miss you too Knucklehead," She teased Queten.
Turning to Marcus, "The Magi Islands."
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"Oh, you're going to see Cousin Buford," Marcus says. "I hope it goes well for you."
Marla walks back into the house. "There's a ship leaving in thirty minutes. Do you need help packing, Elsa?"
She then turns to Celenon. "Why is the laundry still sitting here?"
Celenon rolls his eyes. "Oh, I don't know...I thought I'd just enjoy these last few moments with my daughter."
Marla laughs. "Fair enough. Get the you-know-what for Elsa."
Celenon raises an eyebrow. "We saved for nearly thirty years..."
"And it's an emergency, love. Don't argue with me," Marla says.
"Yes, dear," Celenon says, going to the bedroom. He returns with a large satchel. "You owe me a boat, Elsa. Someday after you finish your schooling, I expect to see a boat at the dock that you bought for me."
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"A pretty blue one with gold trim and a sturdy fishing rod," Aliethia adds. "Right, Father?"
"That's right," Celenon replies.
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Ylrhea nudges Sadhana. "Your instructor is here."
"Arista's coming back, Tesia," Alethiro says. "I guess you change if you're ready to go."
She nods and gives her wife another kiss before stepping away into the more open area of the square, "I'm going to try and fly straight home, so I'm not going to stop until I get there unless you need me to. If you need me to stop though, just say something and I will find a place to land alright?" She says before changing into her huge eagle form and lays down on the ground so everyone can climb back on her.
The magus gives her fiancee a momentarily puzzled look before realizing what she means and turning to see Ammon entering Jericho's. Haven't seen him around in a few days....not that we left the house that much yesterday
Smiling she waves to the catman.
"I think we'll be okay," Sienna says. "Might need a quick bathroom break at some point, though."
Approaching as the others are climbing up on the druid she gives them a wave, "Sorry...it took me a bit, but I got everything done now and the Baron will be in Valwick in five days to see Barclay, after he has a chance to talk to Vargan and..." Her story is interrupted by Tesia squawking at her and motioning with her head for her to climb on. She nods, "Right, fly now, talk on the way." Climbing up on Tesia's back she sits in front of Alethiro with Celine in her lap, a blanket wrapped around her and the puppy to keep them a little warmer on the way home. Using her wings to hold Celine and the puppy to her while she holds onto Tesia. Shed nods at Sienna, "I know I'll need at least one quick break in a few hours."
Already feeling sleepy, once mommy wraps her and the puppy up in the warm blanket and puts them in her lap, Celine lays down while holding onto the puppy in mommy's lap as her wings come around them to keep them safe. With her arms around the puppy she closes her eyes, "Love you Honey puppy." She says before kissing the puppy on the nose.
Once everyone has gotten on and are secure, Tesia stands up and spreads her wings. Taking a few running steps she builds up speed while flapping her huge wings before vaulting into the night sky. Circling up into the sky she tries to stay a little lower so it's not too cold for her passengers. Flapping her huge wings as fast as she can she heads for home.
Once they're up in the air she continues with her explanation, "So...the Baron said that when he comes he hopes to have some instructors with him for our schools that I'm gonna go to Barclay and Jelks about. I already purchased some sample materials for the different age groups from Mr. Winkle at his wonder emporium. He has quite the selection of educational games and toys for children of all ages too and he comes up with the curriculum himself. He was a very charming man. I even got some new things for Celine to play with inside when she can't go out so she doesn't get bored." She says, trying not to think about the other things she talked about with the Baron.
Radaya sits up front, idly running her fingers through the feathers of Tesia's neck and keeping an eye out for anything as they fly home.
Tesia coos as softly as her huge body allows while Rhy runs her fingers through her feathers. Leaning her head back as she flies, she rubs her head into Rhy's hand.
The flight back to Valwick is quiet and, with the quick stop to relieve yourselves, you return home shortly before dawn.
"Yeesh..." Sienna sighs, helping Gwen down from Tesia's back. "I guess we'll have the wedding in the afternoon, eh, Arista?"
She yawns while nodding and holding a sleeping Celine in her arms, "Does two in the afternoon work for you? Celine slept most of the way home, she mightg only sleep a few more hours which means I'm only gonna get a few hours of sleep myself. That should give you enough time to get some sleep, and get ready for the wedding." She says as they all climb off of Tesia's back. Handing their daughter over to Alethiro she kisses her forehead before giving her sleepy husband a kiss as well, "Can you please take her home and tuck her in love? I need to go to the temple and let them know when we'll be having the ceremony, then I'll come straight home. You go ahead and get in bed too love and.....I'll join you soon." She says with another loud yawn.
Alethiro nods sleepily. "Yes, love."
He wanders back home with Celine draped on his shoulder and the dog's leash in his hand.