"No, no, I meant about additional gear for when we're out in the field," Ylrhea says. "But a nice bedroom set sounds like a good idea."
Pandi helps Arista into the rowboat. "I was thinking of painting some flames on the side of this one so everyone would know it's mine. What do you think? Or should I put on a scary skull-and-crossbones?"
Even in her condition she can't help but laugh a little, "I think...flames are nice. You could paint...it anything...you want to." She says between labored breaths.
Snapped out of her inner thoughts by his voice she looks up at him, "Oh thank you, it looks and smells delicious." She says before taking up some in the spoon and blowing on it gently before tasting it. She nods her head, "MMmmmm...yeah, it's really tasty Rhy."
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"I think I should," Pandi says, as she starts rowing. "It's no fun when you're trying to go home and people use the only way you can get across the water without flying to have romantic rendezvouses or go fishing..."
The coloring of her cheeks darken slightly, "Ummm yeah, I can...see how that...would be irritating. The skulls and...crossbones might be...better then." She finishes with a wink.
Pandi chuckles as she cuts across the channel toward the lighthouse. "Maybe I should have moved into town, but the privacy is nice. If I really needed it..."
She shrugs slightly, "I can see...the attraction in...not being surrounded...by people all..the time." She says between breaths.
"I'm lonely..." Pandi whispers as they reach the shore. She hops out and offers her hand to Arista.
Getting an understanding look on her face she wraps her arms around the elf after she helps her out of the boat, "I'm sorry Pandi, I didn't... mean it like that. This seems to be...the place for new beginnings though. Maybe someday...soon you'll...find yours?" She says to her as she tries to convey her understanding in a way that doesn't come off as pity.
Pandi shrugs as they walk to her house. "I dunno."
"Well...don't feel like you...have to stay out...here if you don't...want to. It would be nice...to have though...just in case right? You never know Pandi, don't...sell yourself short."
Pandi opens the door and waits for Arista to enter. "I guess I'm better off not thinking about it."
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She sighs, she wasn't going to try to convince her of her worth. Pandi would figure it out eventually and Arista was convinced that she would meet someone that would make her insanely happy. New people were showing up almost everyday, her soul mate could be on the next boat...or even already here. Going inside she says, "I'm sorry for....not finding you..sooner. Sadhana and Ylrhea saw me...this morning and told...me about last night. We talked for a while, and she said something about going to the tower today?" She says, taking a moment as she feels her breathing becoming a little easier, "I reminded they know you were wanting to go, so I'm thinking they might be looking for you. I know they said something about talking to the others about it....Sadhana wants to take care of it before Cyna and Sienna's wedding."
"Oh, that's good," Pandi says, helping Arista to a seat and getting her a tankard of water. "I'm kinda itching to get that taken care of."
She nods, "Yeah...it's kind of...important to us too. Thank you for the water." She says sipping on it. "Since I can't go with them, I put together some food for them to take. It should be enough...for several people."
"Why can't you go?" Pandi asks. "The tower is safe. Or is it because of your daughter?"
She looks down, "Yeah...it's Celine. She's been really...well clingy isn't even the word for it. I've been leaving her off and on so much that she has really bad separation anxiety." She has to stop and take a drink, "I just...I can't leave her again. I'm going to be going with the girls near the end of the week to Lysse, but Celine and Alethiro will be going with me. So...it'll be like a little family vacation in a way I guess? I have some business with the Baron of Lysse, and some families to check on. But I thought it would be good for Celine to see some different places too." She kind of shrugs, "I don't know...I guess in short, I just don't think I can leave her again Pandi...I really don't." She lets her hair fall in front of her face as she drinks some more water.
"Well, that's okay," Pandi says. "You have something important to protect."
She nods, "I know...that's what I keep telling myself." She finishes the water and sets the tankard on the table, "I'm not sure where Sadhana and Ylrhea are right now, but you should probably go find them. Just don't let them forget to stop by and pick up the food before you guys leave okay?"
Pandi shakes her head. "Warm bath first. Besides, they know where I live."
She blushes slightly, "Oh yeah, right...I forgot. Okay then, enjoy your bath and thanks for the water. I should probably find Clara and Celia. Lovecraft said he thought they said something about coming out here." She says, pushing herself up from the table.
Clara smiles. "We can head back down."
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"I'd like that." Celia says taking Clara's hand as they head down.
"Maybe they're at the lighthouse," Pandi says, giving Arista a hug. "I don't think I'm a bad person. I just don't think there's someone out there for me."
She lets go of the aasimar and smiles. "If you ever get bored with staying in town, you can always visit me. I don't mind the company. Oh, and don't push yourself...I'm sure everyone will tell you that...but I'm not good at healing people and stuff, so...you might want to wait until there's a cleric around."
"Maybe we can go get something warm to drink," Clara suggests as they head back down the stairs.
Looking at Pandi she just sort of shakes her head, "Sometimes things happen when you least expect them to. Just...don't give up on the idea okay? I better head to the lighthouse. Maybe Celine and I will stop by sometime, you're always welcome at our place too okay?" She says before giving her a smile and heading toward the door.
"I'll think about it, 'kay?" Pandi replies, heading down the hall to her bathroom.
Nodding she opens the door, "Okay, see you later Pandi." She says before heading out the door. Shutting it behind her she walks towards the lighthouse, taking her time and watching her breathing.
Clara raises her eyebrows as she sees Arista walking towards them.
"Oh, yeah. Extra blankets, a windblock of some sort to protect a fire, heavier cloaks in some cases, stuff like that." the magus answers. "Sorry just thinking a dozen different things at once....as usual."
Seeing the pair approaching she gives them a wave and a smile, "Hey guys, what's....going on?"
Ylrhea chuckles. "It's okay. It's good to have a lot of ideas. If one thing isn't a hit with them, maybe another will be."
"I'm just showing Celia around," Clara says.
She nods, "I'm glad to see you....feeling better Celia. Sadhana and Ylrhea stopped....by earlier and told me....what happened. I wanted to talk to you....about the temple and....I don't want you to have to worry...about paying for the materials for....the restoration spell. It's why we do everything we do....I wanted to talk to you guys about...it first though. We don't expect you to pay for something....that happened in the line of duty." She stops and takes a few breaths, "Is that okay?"
"I know, it's delicious." Rhadaya says happily, giving her wife a smile.
"I haven't really had a chance to see Valwick really, and Clara's making sure I'm okay after last night." Celia adds.
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"Are you sure about paying for that? I mean...I can handle it," Clara says, clearly trying to impress Celia.
She nods while looking from one of them to the other. Giving the two women a smile she says, "I'm glad that Clara was able to help you...and that she's here for you now." She says between breaths. Looking at Clara she nods, "I totally know that you can handle paying for it, but you don't have to. You should save your money....in case you need it for....something else." She says as her smile widens significantly as she sees the look on Claras face. Thinking for a moment she says, "I can give you the money to go pay for it, but if you really want to pay for it yourself I won't insist that you take the money." She says as she tries to figure out what Clara really wants to do.
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Celia knows Clara is just trying to impress her.
Thinking for a bit she takes a smaller pouch of one hundred platinum pieces out of the bag she carries and hands them to Clara, "Please....I wasn't there to help like I should have been....please let me do this. We haven't all risked our lives several times over so that...we just turn our backs when a friend gets hurt doing what needed to be done." Looking from Clara to Celia she takes a moment to breath before continuing, "I know I can't be everywhere all the time, but I can at least cover the expense....of restoring what was taken from you. Clara...you should save your money and maybe just take Celia and go out for a nice dinner. There's lots of places to choose from now....please guys....let me do this one thing." She says with a slight catch to her voice, her eyes betraying the guilt she felt at not being able to be with them out in the field anymore. Trying to shake off what she was feeling she says, "I would have paid for the regents and restored you myself if I had found out about it sooner....but I didn't find out what happened until Sadhana came and told me...and by then, you had already gone to the temple. I feel like...this is the least I can do." She concludes before getting quiet again and concentrates on her breathing as her chest starts to tighten again with the emotions she's feeling.
Tesia smiles back at her wife and enjoys the stew as well as her tea.
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Blushing and smiling quietly, Celia squeezes Clara's hand, glancing sidelong at the paladin with a smile. " We understand how hard it is for you to not be out there, the stand by everyone the way you're used to. I know you're happy to help in any way you possibly can and what it means to you." she says running her thumb over the back of Clara's hand as she says that, a subtle signal.
She nods and tries to keep her emotions in check, "It's been very hard....I'm not used to...staying home while...everyone else goes out and battles evil. I mean...I understand why I need to be at home...right now..but it doesn't change my feelings about it. It's not all entirely logical...but I can't help it." Sucking in her feelings she takes a deep breath, "They're....you included....all of you are my family....and I've already lost....one family....I just can't lose another...I just can't. I'm sorry..." She barely gets out before she feels like something is crushing her chest. She had tried not to become emotional, but she just couldn't help it. As the tears start sliding down her cheeks, it feels like something of a vice tightens around her chest, making it almost impossible to breath. Trying not to panic she closes her eyes and tries to breath more slowly, willing the pain in her chest away. Finding a rock she sits down on it and raises her arms above her head to try and loosen the tightness she felt and breath a little easier.
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"It might be better if you went and paid Ulli. He might be a little suspicious of how I came across a hundred platinum so quickly," Clara says. "Besides, I think Celia could use some hot chocolate."
Taking the small satchel of money back Clara she nods, "Yeah...okay, I can do that." She says as she wipes at her eyes and tries to reign back in her emotions. Giving the girls a trembling smile she asks, "Could I go back with you two? I don't think I can...manage a boat by...myself, and Pandi needs one left...here anyways." She says as the tightness in her chest seems to loosen up just a little.
"Sure," Clara answers, offering Arista a hand.
Ylrhea picks out a heavy quilt, an area rug and some towels. "What do you think?"
Taking Clara's hand she pulls herself up off of the rock, "Thanks....for well...just everything." She says as she continues walking with them to where the row boats are.