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She kind of shrugs, "I don't know Gashka. Is something like that possible Vishanti? Could our mother have been part dragon and just hiding it, or unaware of it? Can a dragon look like a human?" She asks, just as confused by the situation as Gashka was.
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She looks over at Vishanti, wondering if she would actually know anything or not about dragons. Looking back at Derika she shakes her head, "You don't understand. I'm just curious about things that my parents never told me, but the how and why of how you came to be....they don't really matter to me. Who those people were doesn't matter, only that you're here now and we're together after all these years ofc being separated." Taking a breath she goes to where Derika sits and kneels down in front of her so she can look into her eyes. Seeing the tears forming in her little sister's eyes she quickly wipes one away before taking Derika into her arms, "Don't cry little sister, I'm here now. You have more family now and we will look out for each other from now on. I know you have Vishanti who obviously loves you to no end, but now you have your big sisters too and.....and I don't care about the past anymore, only our future." She says in a calm soothing tone as shed strokes her sister's back, "I know all these changes are hard, but we'll get through them together okay? You're not alone anymore Derika, and you never will be again. We're all here for you. Okay? Is that alright? Can we just forget about the past and move forward....together?" She wasn't sure how she had felt about all this at first, but seeing Derika sitting there looking that way....reminded her so much of her other little sister Sara and how she looked when shed had to leave that last time. Anyka was right and she had a second chance at having family again. It didn't matter to her where or how Derika came to be. She was here, she was family, azxnd that's all that really mattered.
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All the stress and tension seems to melt away as Gashka comforts her. Is this what it was like to have family? Her walls completely crumbling around her she allows herself to release everything she had been pushing down inside of herself since she saw the other woman that looked so much liked her. She cries openly into the arms of her sister. Through her sobs she says, "I'm sorry...I was so...scared that you wouldn't...want another sister. I even thought...you might...hate me, or at least....find me annoying. I grew up,,, so alone and treated....like some freak.... an outcast. I just..."
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Gashka let's her give vent to her feelings for a little bit before gently rocking her and rubbing her back, "Shhhh....it's alright now. You're not a freak, or an outcast. You're my sister and....and I love you. You are the other half of Vishanti and she loves you too. You have all of us now, so try not to worry so much. We can talk some more later okay?" She says while gently letting go of Derika before having her stand and taking her to Vishanti, "Just take some time to relax with each other axndc we'll talk again soon once you've had a chance to calm down a little. Just know that you are wanted and I could never hate you." Looking over at Anyka she says, "I think we should go for now. You two take care." She then heads to thed doorf and waits for Anyka to follow her.
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Wiping her eyes she holds out a hand to try and stop them from leaving, "Wait...please don't go yet. I'm okay, really. You're right and the past doesn't matter, but I'm still curious about what kind of people our parents were. Could you tell me about them? We don't haved to talk about everything at once, but I just want to know a little about them now, and then I won't bother you anymore today about it." She says while leaning against Vishanti a little. It was a lot to take in at once, but she wanted to know all the same.
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She sighs and turns back to face Derika. Shrugging she sits back down at the table before looking up at Derika and Vishanti, "You're not bothering me, so stop thinking like that. I just didn't want to burden you with too much information at once. I'll just tell you what I can for now then. Mama and Papa were kind and loving parents. We lived on a farm with many animals and I had to do many chores. Papa was an excellent hunter and sold whatever pelts and meat we didn't use. Mama stayed at home with us, took care of the house, and painted pictures for people sometimes. I had two younger siblings, a brother and a sister. I was expected to be a good example for them, and so they were pretty strict with me." She kind of laughs and looks over at Anyka, "Of course, there were some circumstances beyond their control and trouble was something we seemed to find quite often, right Anyka? Mama and Papa always seemed to find out about it though, and I completely lost count of how many times we were lectured. They were loving, even when I was being disciplined for something I had done wrong." She gets a faraway look on her face for s couple of minutes and takes a few deep breaths before she continues, "That's one of thed reasons I'm having such a hard time with this. I can't believe that two people who love their children so much.... would give one up. I have no memory of it though, so I can't guess at their reasoning behind doing such a thing....but there had to be one. I'm sure that they loved you and just did what they thought was best for you at the time. I just....I can't believe they would just abandon you without a reason. There's no point in trying to live in the past though, that's why I....I didn't want to bring up such painful things. We're together now....so what does the rest matter?" Unable to ignore the tidal wave of feelings any longer, axnd having gone through so much in the last few days, her resolve finally crumbles as she covers her fazced with her hands, crying softly into them.
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Letting go of Vishanti she walks over to Gashka. It was her turn to comfort her sister now. Placing a hand lightly on her back shed rubs in small circles, "I'm sorry Gashka, sorry that bringing up all these things is so painful for you. You don't have to say anything else, I think I know all I need to now. You know....it seems to me that they loved you very much too. I'm sorry they kept things frtom you, but maybe they were trying to protect you as well. We may never know their reasons as you say, but you are right and all that matters is that we're together now. We have each other and that's what's important. So, let's just forget about the past and move forward like you said." Taking a step forward he wraps her arms around Gashka and gives her a hug, "There will bed plenty of time to catch up later and many things to talk about soon. We could all probably use some fresh air right now. Why don't we all go up on deck and just take it easy for the rest of the day? I still have to take these dishes back to the galley anyways. Is that okay Gashka?" She asks while letting go of her aznd starting to gather up the dirty dishes on the tray.
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Glad that Derika understands, she wipes her eyes before nodding her head, "Yeah....that sounds like a good idea. Ready to go Anyka?" She asks as she looks at her other sister.
After a few minutes, Dillon disentangles himself from Rajni and sits up. "I think I'm ready to get this day started."
She nods and sits up, taking a few minutes to stretch before starting to get dressed.
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Anyka nods along, responding to Gashka's comments and supporting her sister...sisters as they come to terms with this new connection. "Ready whenever you are." She says resting her hand on Gashka's shoulder and squeezing gently.
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Holding her beloved Derika in her arms as she unburden's her soul, Vishanti comforts her, her own heart breaking from her love's pain. When she calms down an moves to provide support to her sister, the shamaness smiles, happy to see the connection established between them. Helping Derika to gather up the dishes, she nods. "That sounds like a good idea."
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Gashka nods, not trusting her voice at the moment. Taking a deep breath she pats Anyka's hand and motions towards the door with her head. Leaving Derika and Vishanti to take the dishes back to the galley, they step outside into the cool air. Taking a few deep breaths she slowly feels herself starting to relax. Stopping by the railing of the ship she turns to Anyka, "Thanks for going with me Sis, I don't think I could have gotten through that without you." She says before looking out across the water.
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She knows that it will take some time for them to both get used to this, and that Gashka was still missing the one she called Tikkle very much...but she hoped that going to this new place might give her and the others that she came with a new chance at happiness. For now she would just offer support and give her sister some space to deal with all this new information, and the new feelings that came with it. Letting out a little sigh she looks around the room, "I think that's it love, let's take these things back and then head out on deck to see what kind of day we're having at sea." Having gathered everything up, she holds the door open for her love before following her to the galley.
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"You know I'll always have your back." Anyka says with a smile, breathing in the ocean air.
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She nods, "I know you do, just as I will always have yours." She gets a little quiet as she thinks about everything.
Dillpon finishes getting himself dressed. "Ready to go?"
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"Good morning," Chris says to Gashka and Anyka as he comes on deck with Renard behind him.
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"Morning Chris. How did you sleep last night?"
Anyka asks, squatting down to scratch behind Reynard's ears.
Anyka asks, squatting down to scratch behind Reynard's ears.
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She bends down to pet the little fox. Renard just had a way of making everything better. She was glad that they had talked, and she meant what she told Derika. Shed was just having a lot of different....feelings. She looks up at Chris and gives him a smile so he wouldn't think she was ignoring him or anything. She just had a lot on her mind right now.
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After dropping off the dishes in the galley she puts an arm around her waist, "Let's go up on deck, get some fresh air, and see what's going on. Do you think we should check on Anselina and her daughter?"
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"Yes, I'd love to see how they're doing." Vishanti says with a smile, the feeling of her lover's strong arm around her comforting and secure.
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Giving her love a kiss, she nods as they head off to find the mother and daughter.
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Renard soaks up the attention that Gashka and Anyka give him, leaning into their hands.
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Gashka smiles as she pets the fox, "You're a smart and handsome fellow aren't you?" She says in a cooing voice before looking up at Chris, "I know he's more than a pet, but maybe when we get to town I should look for a pet. Maybe I just need something cute and furry to love on." She instantly regrets her words as they bring up images of her furry pirate Captain lover.
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"I slept well," Chris answers. "Though I'm still a little worried about...how we got here."
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Anselina and Taliya stand on the deck of the ship, looking out over the waves.
Having gotten on her clean clothes she pulls on her boots before going to him and stretching up gives him a kiss, "I am now."
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Shed waves at them as they approach, "Good morning! How is everything going? Did you rest well?"
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Anselina nods. "Getting away from that city has done much to lift our spirits."
Taliya looks up at Derika. "Do you think I'll make friends in this new place?"
Anselina laughs. "That's all she's been talking about. Of course,
there weren't many her age in Nicae."
Dillon links his arm with Rajni's as they head to Hadrinn's.
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"Yeah I know. Seems like weird and damn near inexplicable is the routine order of business now," Anyka replies with a sigh.
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Vishanti smiles. "I am sure that there will be many more children your age in this town of Valwick than in Nicae. And I cannot think of any reason, anyone your age wouldn't be happy to be your friend." she says to Taliya.
Rajni leans into him as they walk to the restaurant together.
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She nods, "Yeah, I try not to think about it too much. It makes my head hurt. We're here now though, so we might as well make the best of it. It could be a new start for us." She says thoughtfully.
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She nods in agreement, "That's right. We all get a second chance at whatever kind of life we desire." She says while gently squeezing Vishanti's hand.
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Chris nods and falls silent. He didn't want to voice what he was really thinking. If this was a new start, he should just let it be.
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Taliya smiles broadly and Anselina nods. "I hope so."
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She nods, "I'm pretty sure of it. Any place has to be better than the one we came from."
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Anselina laughs. "But there are some that are worse."
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She laughs a little as well, "You're probably right about that one. Hope you guys have a great day, I'm gonna go back to my sister and her friends now."
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"Enjoy your day," Anselina says.
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"You too." She waves at the pair as they head to the other side of the ship where Gashka and her friends are sitting around talking. Seeing the fox reminds her a little of Corda, but she just gives them a smile as they approach, "So, how is everyone doing today? Looking forward to being on dry land again soon?" She asks conversationally.
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Looking up from petting Renard she says, "It's okay, still have some stuff on my mind. Being on a ship isn't so bad once you get used to it. Being out on the water is kinda....serene and calming. I like watching the waves....but yes, I am looking forward to being back on dry land all the same."
Once they reach Hadrinn's, Dillon picks out a table for him and Rajni.
Rajni follows him to the table.
Hadrinn approaches the table. "Good to see you again. Coffee, Rajni?"
Giving him a smile she says, "Yes please, and I was wondering if you were able to get what you needed to make the samples of wedding cake for the girls? I start work at Halfpocket's this morning, but I can come over later during my morning or lunch break...or we can wait till this evening. I just...I know how busy you are and don't want to be a bother."
"I have what I need, but I was going to wait for the lull after breakfast to make the samples," Hadrinn says. "If you want to stop by around eleven, that'll be fine."
She nods, "Okay, I'll ask Halfpocket if I can take my lunch around then and I'll get the girls and bring them with me so they can have a little taste too. I know they said I could make the decision, but I really want them to like it. Hopefully Elena is feeling better today than she was yesterday. So, what do you have for breakfast this morning?" She asks as her tummy rumbles softly.