The Valwick Chronicles (Inactive)

Game Master Signore di Fortuna

"Oh, very good, I never thought of it that way before," Thea says, a smile forming on her lips.

"Not the ones you know," Thea answers. "The Predecessors that turned to science saw that their downfall was inevitable and fled to the stars. They landed and colonized a planet beyond Vesaria's moon. The atmosphere..."

"Anyway, you were talking about the Predecessors...are you aligned with them?"

"I'm sorry, can you simplify this for me?"

This out of order posting is a pain in the ass...

"I'll try," Thea sighs. "The Predecessors found a new land outside of Vesaria. Though they turned to science and technology, a few of them still dabbled in alchemy and arcane arts. Once again, they created a lesser race but gave us significantly more freedom than the Predecessors that remained here. To make a long story short, I chose to assist them in their studies and become a scientist."

She pauses to give Ylrhea time to process the information. "The Predecessors were curious about what transpired in their absence and asked for volunteers to make a journey to Vesaria. I...was the only volunteer. I was changed into a mezlan in order to survive the journey. I was only supposed to be here for two years. Unfortunately, I arrived shortly before the Shards of the Sky did."

She stops again, but this time it seems as if Thea is fishing for memories. "A shard fell on me. The evidence still remains in my body, though you freed me. It is able to react to other shards, such as the residue in your friend's body. We shared memories in that void and I was able to bring them up by resonating with her. But everything is very dim about that time."

She looks the gnome in the eyes. "You retrieved a metal piece and a metal canister. That is my ship and key. My goal is simply to return to my home with the Predecessors. I do not belong here."

"Fair enough, but I think Sadhana, my fianceé, has your key," Ylrhea says. "Your ship is at the magic school here."

She pauses and looks at Arista. "What are you going to tell the Predecessors?"

"That I found nothing of importance," Thea answers. "As that is the truth. They are only concerned with the Predecessors that remained. As there are none..."

"I suppose I have no choice but to wait," Thea says, going to the door. "I will return in a few days."

She exits the house, leaving Ylrhea and Arista alone.

Ylrhea closes the door, returns to the couch and looks at Arista. "You can wake up any time now."

Ylrhea nods. "I'll see about getting your things back to you soon."

Arista moans.

Ylrhea sighs. "Hmm, maybe I better fetch Konstantyná..."

The hell you say.

Lol. By the way, good job not mentioning the bastard that got away.

She moans again and mutters softly in her sleep while her eyebrows knit together, "Theon...."

I WILL NOT be controlled. I'm sorry...that's what it feels like. It was a normal reaction to everything that happened and I'm tired of being pushed around. I'm tired of being threatened with that woman. How long it takes to wake up from a fainting spell, usually depends on degree of shock person experienced. I've been through a lot today, could we maybe cut me just a wee bit of slack?

I don't like feeling like I'm being manipulated.

It's not a threat. Pregnant woman passes out. Common sense, call a doctor. Konstantyná is the closest thing to that. You only see it as a threat because you don't want to hear her tell you things that happen to be true despite disagreeing with them.

That is entirely a matter of perspective. What I know is, I had a shock and fainted. It happens. If people keep getting on my case for every little thing, it's going to have the opposite of the desired effect. It was just one more thing, on top of other stuff. I wasn't doing anything wrong or wreckless.

Reckless? Anyways, to you it's not a threat. To me, it is.

Then again, I didn't stop to think about the fact that Ylrhea doesn't know she's seen Theon. Which...though she was kinda expecting it...was still a shock, but Ylrhea wouldn't know that...so just do whatever you want. I'm unconscious so I don't get a damn say anyways.

Ya know though, my husband is a Cleric and we're right next door...Konstantyna isn't. :o) Just thought I'd point that out.

Isn't a cleric or isn't next door?

You aren't next door. Speaking proximity wise. Alethiro is closer.

Ylrhea gently shakes Arista. "Please wake up. I don't want to have to explain this to anyone."

Her eyes start to slowly open though they seem a little out of focus as she tries to get her bearings, "Rhea? Wh...what happened? There was this....person...oozzing...something. I don't know...it made me feel funny...weird images in my head. What's going on?" She seems confused as she tries to remember what happened.

Ylrhea gets Arista a tankard of water and explains what happened as best as she can. "She doesn't seem like an enemy but I don't want to invite trouble."

"She just wants to go home, she means no harm. I guess it was just too much after everythihng with Alice showing up, and then Theon."

"Say what now?" Ylrhea asks. "You know, it's not fair that I don't get to faint."

"Sorry...it felt that way to me too. He's really home though, and I wanted to have a special meal with the family tomorrow and a few really close friends. Do you think you could come over a little earlier to help me since there's gonna be a few more people than originally intended?"

Asha walks into the living room. "Dinner is ready. Hello, Dillon."

"Sure," Ylrhea says. "I'll come over after I get up."

Toni walks in the door and hangs up her cloak. "Whoa. I didn't expect there to be so many people."

She nods and sips on her water, "Today has been really weird."

"Hello, Ms. Asha."

Letting go of Elena she looks at her mother, "Hi Mama, I need to talk to Toni really quick before dinner." Going to Toni she says, "Can we talk upstairs real quick? I'll be right back Dillon."

Dillon nods. "Okay."

"Um, yeah, it's fine," Toni answers.

Getting upstairs Rajni closes the door to her room after they go inside, "So...I know I said we could leave after breakfast the day after tomorrow....but I sort of forgot that that's Kama and Elena's wedding day....which got her really really upset, so would it be alright if we waited to leave until after the reception. I already promised her I would be in her wedding and wear a dress and everything. I'm really really sorry, with everything else going on and my new job at Halfpocket's I completely forgot."

"No, that's fine," Toni says. "I probably need the extra time to plan anyway. Let's go the day after."

She nods, "That's probably a good idea. That way Elena won't feel like I'm immediately deserting her either. So, we can meet for breakfast the morning after tomorrow."

"Sounds like a solid plan," Toni says. "We better get downstairs. I'm kinda hungry."

"Me too." She says before heading back downstairs with Toni.

"I'm sure she didn't mean it beloved." Kama says putting her arm around Elena as they sit on the couch. "She would never deliberately forget our day my love."

Ylrhea nods in agreement. "You better get back home before they start to worry. And let's just keep this business about Thea to ourselves for now. I'll poke around the house and see if I can find the key."

Elena sighs. "I'm just feeling very fragile right now. I've always been co-dependent and needy. This pregnancy just makes it more so these days."

Toni walks behind Rajni, her stomach growling.

Coming back downstairs she gives Elena an apologetic glance, "I'm sorry if we kept everyone waiting. We're ready to eat now." She says, making her way over to Dillon and taking his hand.

Elena wipes her eyes. "Okay."