Operation: Blackcrown (Inactive)

Game Master Signore di Fortuna

Toni laughs. "Go on. We'll be fine."

"Let's go back to your place," Malyoxa whispers to Hitome.

After Konstantyná leaves, Laenid leans against Jin. "I'm worried about Konstantyná. She seems to be acting a little strange."

Looking at Hitome and Malyoxa she smiles, "I think they'll be okay without a couple of babysitters for a while, you wanna go and talk to Ms. Konstantyna we can. I don't want you to worry about her Leelee, so we can go see if we can help her with....whatever mightg be going on."

Looking over at Malyoxa and Hitome she smiles even bigger, "That is if it's okay with you two." Jin can't help but giggle.

"Anywhere you wanna go?" Toska asks Auric.

"I think Toni intended to take us to this wizard," Auric answers. "Unless you wanted to do something else."

"I think we'll give Konstantyná some time to deal with her business before checking on her," Laenid says. "LeeLee? Are we trying out different nicknames now?"

She blushes, "I'm sorry...I guess maybe all that food made me a little sleepy." Jin says, embarrassed by her faux pas.

Hitome smiles at Malyoxa's question, a twinkle in her eyes as the sorceress leans close to whisper in her ear. With a radiant smile, Hitome stands up,"Hope everybody has a good day." she says taking Malyoxa's hand.

Gesturing towards Hitome she says, "Well, I guess we better find something else to do for a little while then?" She says with another giggle.

Getting herself under control she takes Laenid's hand, "So, is there anything you would like to do? I'm sure Ms. Yulia would like to straighten up in here." Thinking for a moment she leans into Laenid and asks quietly, "You think if maybe we stay and help clean up, Ms. Yulia might let me take a couple of those yummy things home for later? Oh....if that's okay with you, and do you have a preference for nicknames? I won't call you something if you don't like it."

"I think Toni intended to take us to this wizard," Auric answers. "Unless you wanted to do something else."

Toska closes his eyes in self-admonishment. "Yes, sorry, post-muffin brain made me forget for a moment."

Jin looks up at Toska's statement and barks out in laughter, "Oh Toska, you're so funny....but those were some truly yummy muffins weren't they? I could eat them all day long if someone would let me." She says, batting her long dark lashes up at Laenid.

Toska smiles and opens his eyes. "They were. I don't think I could let you, since I would surely want some more as well."

Yulia picks up the plate with the few remaining muffins. "Alright, break it up, you muffin addicts. I'll divide what's left between the two of you."

She sets three muffins a piece in two small boxes. The dhampir hands one to Toska and one to Jin.

Malyoxa follows Hitome out into the snow.

Laenid smirks. "You didn't even have to do anything for them. As for a nickname, I'm okay with anything as long as its not vulgar or you keep changing it every day."

She takes the box happily, "Really? Do you want some help cleaning up or anything Ms. Yulia? I'd be happy to help as a sort of payment for the yummy muffins. They were soooo good. How did you learn to make them?" Looking over at Toska she says, "You and Auric better get going with Ms. Toni to see that wizard guy. I hope he can help you out Auric. If he can't, maybe he'll know someone that can." She says encouragingly. The sweetness of the muffins and scones, combined with the richness of the hot chocolate drink making her feel nice and energized.

Hearing Laenid she looks back at her, "I think I meant the other name, I just got full on yummy things and it made me a little tired and I forgot. It just comes out sometimes when I'm full and sleepy. I'll try not to though...change it every day that is. Laenid just sounds...so formal, but I would never ever call you anything vulgar. I'll calm down soon, I promise."

"I like the sound of 'Lae'," Laenid says. "I know it's not really cute."

Auric finishes his coffee. "I'm ready when you are, Toni."

Toni straightens her cloak out and goes to the door. "Okay, let's head out."

"Thank you, Yulia," Toska bows graciously as he takes the offered box.

He then nods to Jin and stands up. "Right." he states as he follows behind his Summoner and Toni.

"You don't have to stick around," Yulia says to Jin. "I think it'll be a pretty slow day and the cleaning is all I will have to keep myself busy."

She smiles. "My mother taught me how to bake things. Most of what I make is from memory."

Toni leads the way to one of the largest buildings in town and knocks on the door.

A genteel man opens the door. "Ah, good day, Miss Toni. Are these the two you mentioned yesterday?"

Toni nods. "Yes, Niels. This is Auric and this is Toska."

"Please do come in," Niels says, stepping aside to let everyone in. "I am Niels, Master Michael and Miss Jelks servant. It is a pleasure to meet you, Master Auric and Master Toska."

"I'm not a master of much at the moment, but thank you for your hospitality."

Niels leads you to a comfortable sitting room. "Shall you require both Miss Jelks and Master Michael, Miss Toni?"

"Definitely Michael," Toni answers, taking a seat. She gestures for Auric and Toska to sit as well. "All I need to know from Jelks is if their house is finished."

"Understood. Would you care for any refreshments?"

Auric sits and shakes his head. "I'm plenty refreshed from just a few minutes ago. What about you, Toska?"

Maybe it's the british version of "master" and he thinks we're both kids?

"Pleased to meet you as well," Toska returns as they enter.

"The same," he saays with a smile to the halfling.

I could pass for one, I think.

Niels nods and heads out of the room.

A few moments later, a well-dressed (for a wizard) man enters the sitting room. He nods at Toni then extends a hand to the halfling. "Hello, Toni. You must be Auric. I am Michael Andimus and I guess you can say I am the headmaster of this school, though I'm not one for titles."

He turns to Toska after shaking Auric's hand. Michael extends it to the duskwalker. "And you are?"

"Toska. Auric's Midwfie." Toska answers as he takes the man's hand.

Toni straightens her cloak out and goes to the door. "Okay, let's head out."

Before they leave

Jin gives Toni a wave, "Bye Ms. Toni, see you later."

After they leave she looks back at Laenid, "Okay, Lae doesn't sound so bad. I don't know, I was never good at nicknames and such." She says giving her a hug, "I just love you, you know that?"

"You don't have to stick around," Yulia says to Jin. "I think it'll be a pretty slow day and the cleaning is all I will have to keep myself busy."

She smiles. "My mother taught me how to bake things. Most of what I make is from memory."

Jin kind of looks down a little, "Oh...I see. It must be nice to have those memories. I don't remember much about my parents at all. Yamamoto Sensei did most of our cooking....but it was mostly fish, rice, and a few other little things. Our meals were pretty simple, but he never really taught me much aside from studies and summoner powers. I....I'm sorry, I'm talking too much." She says, her cheeks turningv a dusky rose color.

Once everyone has left: Drago gave Yulia a peck on the cheek and said, "Well that went better than I hoped. I'll move the tables back and head home to write those invites for Esmerelda and Divitia. Or would you like me to stick around?"

*clears throat* I haven't left yet. I'm still talking to your....Ms. Yulia.

Hence the "Once everyone leaves."

Yeah Yeah. *sticks out tongue*

Taking a deep breath of the crisp air, Hitome slips an arm around Malyoxa, smiling at the sorceress they walk back to the house.

Once inside, Malyoxa takes off her cloak and hangs it up. She smiles slyly at Hitome. "What would you like to do?"

"Nice to meet you," Michael says to Toska. "So what brings you all by?"

"I was wondering about their house and it seems that Auric can't summon his eidolon," Toni answers. "We believe he might be cursed."

"We hope it's a curse and that I don't have performance anxiety."

"Their house is ready," Michael says. "I'll have Niels show you where it is. As for a curse...that should be an easy fix."

The wizard goes over to a nearby bookcase and starts rifling through some scrolls. "Aha! Here we go."

Michael unfurls a piece of parchment and begins reciting the arcane words upon it.

Remove Curse: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

Toni looks to Auric expectantly.

"Was that it?" Auric asks. He closes his eyes for a moment. "Nope. Nothing."