"Thank you for being so concerned about us," Clara says, walking back to the rowboat. She helps Arista, then Celia into the boat before climbing in and starting to row.
She shrugs, "I can't seem to help myself. I care about people that I...well that I care about. You've been there a lot for me Clara....and Celia has gone above and beyond to make sure...that the rest of my family stays safe. It's the least I can do....and besides....it gets me out of the house for a little bit. Alethiro is taking some time off work for a few days, so he's home with Celine while she naps." She says, looking out across the water. "I"m sorry I've been such a mess lately, I don't mean to be."
"I guess we start with Hadrinn's," Sienna says, leaving her future in-laws' house.
"Nice! I think it would go with this rug, what do you think?" the magus says holing a plush floor rug.
Reaching out to gently squeeze Arista's shoulder supportively, Celia settles back in the boat as Clara begins to row. "You're not a mess, just a little emotional, which everyone is entitled to be at times."
Looking up at Celia she just nods while getting quiet as they head back to shore.
"Well, I think that'd be pretty good, all in all."
Clara gets the rowboat back to shore and helps the other ladies out. "Maybe I need to talk to Barclay about getting a couple more rowboats out here."
Nodding as she stands and stretches she says, "Yeah...that would be nice. It would help Pandi out if there were more than two. Sometimes people take them and she has no way across." She states matter of factly. Looking at Celia and Clara she smiles again, "I'll be fine...it's just all these hormones. I'm really glad you're feeling better Celia, you're in good hands. I need to see Ulli before I head back home. Have a good day ladies." Giving them both a hug she turns and heads towards the temple.
After taking a few sips of her tea she looks up at her wife, "After this I guess we should try to find the others about the tower."
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"Have a god day Arista, and thank you." Celia says, hugging her back. As the warpriestess heads home Celia slips her arm around Clara's waist. "She's right you know. I am in good hands." she says with a smile.
Giving them a smile and a wave she continues on toward the temple.
She enjoys the rest of her stew and tea, humming softly to herself every now and then as she usually does when enjoying something she finds particularly yummy.
Clara grins. "I'm glad you feel that way. So, off to Yulia's?"
Ieyasu comes by the table. "Anything else? Perhaps some more tea?"
Arista finds Ashram putting new candles in the sconces as she enters the temple.
She nods, "Yes, I'd like another cup of tea. Rhy honey, would you like another cup of tea?"
Clearing her throat so as not to startle him she says, "Good afternoon Ashram, would you happen to know if Brother Ulli is here?"
"He's in meditation," Ashram answers, turning to face Arista. "He should be done shortly."
"Yes, I'd like that." Celia replies smiling.
Sitting down in a pew she gives him a smile, "That's fine, I'll wait for him."
Clara walks with Celia to Yulia's cafe and notices Rajni and her family inside. She opens the door for the Anizari.
Ulli emerges from the back several minutes later. "Ah, Arista. Come to pray?"
Giving him a casual smile she shakes her head, "While I really like it here, I prayed this morning at home. I pray every morning when I get up...anyways, I was actually waiting to see you." Arista takes out the small satchel of one hundred platinum pieces and holds it for a moment, "I'm really grateful to you for what you did for Celia. Had I known about it sooner, I would have come and purchased the regents and restored her myself. Since I couldn't do that though, and since I couldn't be with them to protect them better...and since it happened while fighting the forces of evil and are such dear friends....sisters really...well, I wanted to give you this for helping Celia." She holds out the little satchel to him, "Thank you...for coming here and for everything you do for everyone in this town." She says before getting quiet again. She hoped she explained it alright and that he would understand what she was trying to say in her own round about way.
Rajni gives Clara a smile and a wave as she sees them enter the Cafe.
"It's a fair bet. I think he's the most popular guy in town these days." Cyna says.
Smiling as she enters, Celia notes the fetchling girl waving to Clara. "Where would you like to sit?"
Sitting in the chair for a couple of moments she stretches, "Oh that was soooo yummy. I hope I can make cookies like that some day." Letting out a sigh she takes three gold out of her pouch and puts it on the table, "I should really take Shar out hunting at some point today before the weather gets bad again. Did everyone get enough to eat and drink?" She asks while looking around the table and smiling at how happy and relaxed they all looked.
Clara waves back to Rajni before selecting a table near the window. "Here's fine...if it's okay with you."
Elena nods and yawns.
Juhi and the rest of the family nod as well.
Once they reach Hadrinn's, Sienna steps inside and looks around.
"I don't see them," the tiefling says.
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Ulli takes the pouch. "It's good of you to think of them. But that's why I'm here. To take care of others. You share the burden with myself, Ashram and your husband to tend to the physical and spiritual well-being of everyone here. It would be a daunting task to take on alone."
He looks at Arista kindly. "If you ever find a spare moment, we could always use another priestess. Aliethia is good and all, but most Sarenites prefer to have morning services."
Looking at her mama and Auntie Priya she nods, "Arighty then, I guess you two can go ahead and do your shopping and I can get Juhi back home with Elena and Kama. I'm really glad we got to come out and share this time all together."
Looking at him for a moment she cocks her head to the side slightly as she seems to be considering his words, "Well....I've been sort of wondering what I'm going to do with myself once the others leave again on their next mission. I'm pretty busy right now, and I might have to help Barclay out once in a while in town....but I think I could do a morning service at least a few times a week once things settle down around here." She sits back in the pew for a moment, a kind of stunned expression on her face. As if that was the last thing she was expecting, "I'm really gonna have to see about talking to Jelks about that daycare and school sooner rather than later." Looking up at Ulli again she gives him a little smile, "I'm officiating Cyna and Sienna's wedding in a few days, and we're supposed to go to Lysse before that to find their flowers, and I need to speak with the mayor there about maybe finding out if there are any teachers or anyone of that sort in Lysse that would be interested in coming out here to help start a daycare and school for non magical children. I think Michael and Jelks are great....but there are other things that children need to learn besides magic. I'm sorry...I tend to run off a lot when I have so much on my mind. I also have to deliver something to him for Barclay and inquire about the families from there that took in some of the children we brought back from the mines and make sure the families are doing alright.....you're right....it is a lot of stuff." She takes a breath or two and sort of shakes her head as everything starts running through it that she needs to get done.
"Of course it is." Celia says with a smile as they move to their table.
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"Yeah, nice and cozy, maybe with a silky set of sheets to complete it all. A nice little bit of luxury and something to look forward to coming home." Sadhana says with a smile.
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"Looks like we're out of luck here." Cyna says.
She nods, "Yes, I'd like another cup of tea. Rhy honey, would you like another cup of tea?"
"Yes please, the warmth is extra enjoyable." Rhadaya says, completely relaxed.
Tesia gives her wife an adoring smile as she enjoys seeing the love of her life relax. Reaching across the table she takes her hand, "I love you so much....more than words could ever say." She says with that cute smile while lifting her wife's hand to her lips and kissing it softly before gazing into her eyes again.
"So let's try the Old Fish," Sienna says, leaning against Cyna as they leave.
"Alright, my hands are a bit full, so why don't you pick a set out?" Ylrhea asks.
Yulia comes over to Celia and Clara's table. "Nice to see you. What can I get you?"
"I'd like a hot chocolate, please."
Ulli smiles. "Well, thank you for the money. I shall stock up on some more diamond dust. Have a good day, Arista."