The Reclamation of Zahvroma (Inactive)

Game Master Signore di Fortuna

"I can't think of anything to get the happy couple for their wedding day. I'm such a terrible friend." Cyna pouts.

She checks one last time to make sure she has everything, Arista takes her belt pouch and puts it...somewhere on her person. Leaving her room, they head out of the fort and towards the Common House where Marie and the others are staying.

Sādhanā’s eyes widen as she processes the request. For a moment she is again rushing toward the werewolf, feeling claws tearing through her in the time it takes her to blink. Shaking it off with a shudder she breathes to calm herself already feeling the rising panic in her wife’s heart at the thought.

“It’s in everybody’s best interest for us to confirm that he’s gone before going after Venicious.” she says calmly. ”If we didn’t we would risk leaving everyone here to his predations. Checking to see that he is gone is a fair request for the gift you would be providing.”

The magus sounds almost as if she were trying desperately to convince herself at the same time trying to keep tight reign on an anger that rises at the very thought of Reinhardt.

Gerard strides up to the magus and paladin. "Of course, I won't let you go alone."

He smiles. "Sorry, caught your conversation. I blame the wolf ears."

Ylrhea blusters then laughs. "Is that all?"

She glances at Sienna. "So how are they hanging?"

She waves a hand wrapped in a bandage at the tiefling. "You should wash this more."

Sienna turns red. "I'm going to murder you, you little fink!"

"You need to stop hiding who you are because who you are is wonderful," the gnome says with a casual sniff. "You want me to start feeling better? Then stop beating yourself up for being who you are."

Cyna smiles as her two companions have a tiff. Well said Ylrhea.

The ranger waves a finger at Sienna. "Now now, we just got her you shouldn't scold her to much or it'll be your slippers next!"

"She's right anyway. You know? We love you for who you are and I'll keep saying it till it sticks." Cyna says.

"That's....greatly appreciated Gerard. Thank you." Sādhanā says quietly. She holds Clara's hand a bit tighter as she takes another deep breath. "I'm assuming you'd like us to go as soon as the wedding is over?"

"Alright, I get it, but I need something to hold the girls up because they are killing my back," Sienna sighs.

"It's not far from here and the wedding is supposed to be this evening," Gerard says. "Best to get it out of the way than disappearing on the happy couple."

Ylrhea chuckles. "Well, I guess we can work on that while trying to find the couple a gift. And don't worry, Captain, I haven't the slightest idea, but they should be happy as long as we make an effort."

"Did you want me to go out to breakfast with you and your family this morning?" Esmerelda asks. "I'm fine either way."

"So now then." Sādhanā says resolutely. "Ok, just need time to go get properly equipped."

"I'll be waiting at Hadrinn's," Gerard says, giving a polite nod and heading off.

Clara takes Sādhanā's hand and walks back to the fort. "It'll be alright. Gerard seems confident that we won't find anything."

As they walk to the Common House, Arista takes one of Esme's hands and squeezes it. Looking at her she nods, "Yes, if you don't mind joining us of course. It might be a little noisy with Nerah and Wilk there, but I'd like it if you were with me."

Esmerelda smiles at Arista, the hood shading her face. "Of course."

Taking a deep breath Sādhanā squeezes her wife's hand as they head back. "Never a dull moment is there love? And all before breakfast." she says with a chuckle.

Marie, Andres, Lucco and the kids emerge from the Common House. Nerah and Wilk run to Arista and grab onto her legs.

"Good mowning, Auntie Awista!" they cry in unison.

"Hey now! Leave her be, you two," Marie scolds coming up to Arista. "Sorry about that. I suppose you're wanting some breakfast as well?"

She laughs as Nerah and Wilk grab onto her. Picking them both up, one in each arm she gives them a hug before setting them back down. Arista gives Marie a hug and looks at her while gesturing at the two playful children, "Oh they're alright...I really don't mind. It's nice to hear children so happy, it's as it should be." She smiles, "Yeah, I'm told that I need to keep my strength up, even though I feel like something's going to fly away with my stomach. Where do you feel like going this morning?" She greets Lucco and Andres both with a hug, "Good morning to the both of you as well. I hope you all had a good rest?" She looks at her family as they all stand around, a soft smile on her face.

Lucco nods. "It's odd waking up in a strange bed, though."

Andres laughs and gives Arista a hug. "How about that fellow Hadrinn? He seems to be a master in the kitchen."

Arista smiles and nods, "Haddrin's it is then." They all head off to Hadrinn's together.

The family sits at one of the long tables at Hadrinn's, with Marie on Arista's right and Esmerelda on Arista's left. The dwarf appears after a moment. "Ah, another wedding day and another good group of customers."

Arista smiles at Hadrinn, "Good morning Hadrinn, and how are you on this fine day?"

"As busy as a dwarf can be," Hadrinn says with a grin. "Your cake is about done. What can I get for you all?"

Arista waits until after everyone else orders and then orders some hot tea, eggs, fruit, and bread for herself.

"Can't make it to breakfast nowadays without something going wrong," Clara laughs.

Esmerelda orders some tea and bread, introducing herself to Arista's family.

The family orders what it likes and Marie turns to Arista. "Is there anything else that you need to do before the wedding? And it's a pleasure to meet you, Esmerelda."

The kids look at Esmerelda with as much interest as Arista, but say nothing.

Arista looks from Marie to Esme, slight color rising in her cheeks, "I'm sorry, it was rude of me not to make introductions...I guess I've just got alot on my mind right now." She thinks for a moment, "I still need to find a gift for Alethiro....ummm other than that, I think we pretty much have everything covered. Asha is making the dress and will bring it by Esme's later this evening since that is where I'll be getting ready at. I'll need to take a bath later this afternoon to get ready, a nice relaxing bath in lavender and jasmine should help relieve some of the stress and nervousness. The set up for the wedding is being handled by Godrick and some of the other Paladins down on the beach. Hadrinn has the cake and things under control. Marie, you have the rings....so, I aside from getting him his gift...I think that's pretty much it. Unless there's anything else you can think of that I'm forgetting?"

"Still struggling with a gift, eh?" Marie asks.

Arista nods, "Yeah....I don't know if I want to do practical, or sweet and sentimental. I was thinking about talking to his sister about it....but, she just arrived in town and I'm not sure she really likes me...so, that would be really awkward. Maybe we can look for something after breakfast?" She looks over at Andres for a moment, "I know I asked about it in the letter....but, I was wondering if...that is if you wouldn't mind, perhaps you could walk me down the isle and give me away? I'm not sure if this is something that's still practiced, and I know that it's usually the father's role...but," She looks down for a moment, "since my father's not available, or my brother...I was really hoping that you would do me the honor of escorting me to my husband to be." She swallows hard, trying not to show how nervous she really is. She hadn't known them long, but they were her family and it made everything so much better having them here.

"Alright, I get it, but I need something to hold the girls up because they are killing my back," Sienna sighs.

Cyna shakes her head. "You've been free range for about an hour. What, are they made of lead?"

The Ranger looks to her shorter friend. "Feel like looking around with us or are you staying with Rusty and Sath for awhile?"

Sienna gives Cyna a look. "They feel that way."

"We can go," Ylrhea says. "Any idea where to start?"

Feeling a little guilty Cyna says. "The clothing store seems to be priority, let's get Sienna's girls under control first."

Ylrhea laughs. "Alright then. Thank the gods I'm sweet and petite."

Sienna sighs. "Petite? Yes."

Andres finishes a piece of bread. "Yes, I'd be honored, Arista."

"Then we'll find Alethiro's sister," Esmerelda says, finishing her light breakfast. "Valwick isn't that big."

Arista nearly lets out a sigh of relief, "Great, thank you so much. It really means so much to me that all of you are here. Well, I guess all I have to do now is find a gift for him."

"Should we wait for Rusty to get back?"

"Well I guess we better get ourselves ready," Sādhanā says,casting a brief cantrip that leaves both women's armor completely cleaned and in Clara's case polished