Forged Anew (Inactive)

Game Master Signore di Fortuna

Chris looks up at Derika and Vishanti as they walk in the house. "Everything go alright?"

She nods, "Yeah....but we need to talk to you guys about something. Is there any more tea?" She asks, seeming a little nervous. Seeing Jexxa like that, she couldn't help but promise to get her home. Now though, seeing everyone at home, she realizes she probably should have talked to the others about it first.

Gashka looks from Anyka to Derika, she didn't like the sound in her younger sister's voice. She knew the tone, it had come from herself when caught doing something she shouldn't have.

Remembering what Anyka and Esme had both said, Gashka closes her eyes, takes a deep breath and counts to ten silently. Opening her eyes, she gestures to the smaller couch as she sips on her tea and braces herself for whatever Derika might have to say.

Giving Derika a smile she speaks in a calm and soothing tone, "I'm sure we can make some more tea. Why don't you sit and relax?" Looking over at Chris she asks, "Would you mind making some more of this soothing blend for Derika? Oh...wait a minute, would you like a cup of tea as well Vishanti?" She asks, wondering what kind of news could have Derika looking so nervous.

"I'll go ahead and make two cups anyway," Chris says, heading into the kitchen.

Renard hops off the couch and goes to Derika, pawing at her leg.

Derika looks at Vishanti, unsure of what to make of Gashka's....strange new demeanor. Her calm seemed almost eerie, and honestly put her off a little bit. Bending down she pets the little fox. Standing back up she takes Vishanti's hand and makes her way to the little couch. Looking from Vishanti to her sister and then Anyka she sits down cautiously, "Okay....ummm...so you remember Jexxa? The little ratfolk girl...or maybe young woman? I'm not really sure how to tell how old she is...but you remember who I'm talking about right?"

Getting a worried expression on her face now she tries to remain calm, "Yes? I mean, of course I do. So...what about Jexxa? Did they find her?"

Derika nods, "Yeah, but I really think I should wait until we're all in here to talk about it."

Not liking where this was going she sighs, "Alright Derika, we'll wait for Chris then." Gashka looks over at Anyka, her face revealing much to her older sister.

Chris returns with tea for Derika and Vishanti. "Here you go."

Derika takes the tea from Chris, "Thanks." Derika takes a few sips to give herself time to think of how to tell them about Jexxa and what she promised the Ratfolk.

Gashka looks at Derika, "Okay, we're all here, so what do you need to talk to us about?"

Taking another sip of tea she says, "Okay, I'll tell you...but you have to promise not to get mad."

Gashka narrows her eyes slightly as she sighs. Just what in the world had her sister done? Gashka looks from Anyka to her younger sister, "I can't promise I won't get upset, until I know what it is you want to tell us, I won't know how it's gonna effect me....so just tell us already."

Derika swallows and reaches out for Vishanti's hand. Feeling thw love and support coming from Vishanti she finishes her tea and takes a breath, "We were talking to Barclay and he told us that his Paladins had found Jexxa, but she was pretty badly beaten up. So, they brought her to the Temple where some priest named Ulli healed her. We went there to visit her and see how she was. She's okay....but, she's absolutely miserable and just wants tuo go home, but now shed realizes how dangerous it is to travel alone, sooooo....I kind of promised her that we'd get her home safely. The day after tomorrow. I...I knew you would be busy tomorrow, but she just looked so unhappy....the words were out of my mouth before I could even think about it. I'm sorry I didn't ask you first, but you should have seen her face."

Gashka's mouth falls open. She was grateful that they found her in time, but going out again so soon? What about Vaeri?

Taking a moment to collect her thoughts she looks up at Derika, "Okay, yeah...I would have preferred that you talked to us first. Especially since Vaeri is going to be moving in tomorrow. I haves no idea how she'll feel about being left alone in the house right away....but maybe she'll be okay with it. I'll talk to her tomorrow, and let her know what's going on. Your heart was in the right place, so...I'm not really mad, and I agree that it's too dangerous for her to try and go home by herself, so I'm in. Next time though, could you just give us a little more warning before you go making people promises?"

Looking over at Anyka and then Chris she sighs, "So, what do you think Anya, Chris? You guys ready for another adventure?" She asks, unsure of how her sister or Chris would feel about going outg again so soon.

Derika lets out a breath she didn't even know she was holding. While Gashka's reaction caught her off guard, she was relieved that her sometimes moody sister wasn't angry, or yelling at her.

Holding Vishanti's hand, she leans into her side as she waits to hear what the others think.

"We're here to help and do as much good as possible right? So I'm all for helping her get home." Anyka answers, "I can't even begin to imagine what going through all of this would be like all on my own."

Pretty sure of what his answer would be, Gashka nods as she looks to Chris.

Chris nods. "We might also be able to find a way to get Kyoga back home, too. Maybe Vaeri would like to come along."

Gashka nods, "Okay, so Derika...when you get a chance, talk to Barclay tomorrow and let him know what we're planning on doing. Chris and I will go talk to Kyoga and Vaeri and see if they want to come as well. It would be nice if Vaeri didn't have to stay alone in the house, and we could get Kyoga home as well. I know what it's like to feel a little lost and be far from home."

"Okay, and if you guys need any help moving things tomorrow, just let me know. I better go over and see our parents tomorrow and let them know what's going on as well since I said we could start planning the wedding and everything." She sort of sighs, "It's okay, this is important and there will be plenty of time for that later. I'm actually feeling pretty tired, so I think we'll head on up to bed for the night. Thanks for the tea Chris." Derika gets up from the couch and takes her and Vishanti's cups into the kitchen before heading up the stairs with her love.

"I think we should all call it a night," Chris says, gathering the rest of the cups.

Gashka nods, "Yeah, looks like we're gonna have a pretty busy day tomorrow moving everything and talking to people, and then we're gonna be escorting people back home. I'm feeling pretty wiped myself." She says while standing up and stretching.

Once Derika comes back from taking the cups to the kitchen, Vishanti takes her hand. "Have a good night everyone." she says to the others as they head upstairs.

Getting upstairs to their room, Derika kicks off her boots as she plops down on the bed. Stretching and letting out a loud yawn, she shakes her head. Looking up at her love she says, "Well, that went better than I expected. I'm just so damn tired now." She says, feeling absolutely drained as she rubs her eyes.

Chris gives Gashka a tender kiss. "I better get changed for bed. Good night, Gashka. You too, Anyka."

He heads to the bathroom with his bag.

Gashka swoons slightly, "Okay, see you in the morning." She says a bit dreamily as she feels as if she's practically floating.

Looking at Anyka with a dopey grin on her face she says, "Well, I guess it's time to go to bed." She then turns to go upstairs, and trips over the couch.

"I'm glad it went that well my love." Vishanti says with a smile as she slips her boots off. "Today was a very emotional one, it's no surprise that it took a toll on you." she says kneeling at the side of the bed and taking her love's calf in her hands and beginning to slowly massage it. "You need a good night's rest."

Giggling Anyka reaches out quickly to grab Gashka's hand, helping her catch her balance. "Yep, you've definitely got it about as bad as I've ever seen."

She shakes her head, grinning as they head upstairs.

Derika sighs a little as Vishanti massages her calf and yawns again, "Mmmhmm....yeah, need sleep." She says, sounding almost asleep already as the tension of the day starts to drain away.

Glad that Anyka was there to keep her from talking she nods as they head to their room, "I don't really understand it Sis, but it's different this time. What I feel is different. It's not just lusty attraction, or the excitement I guess? This is something....deeper, and more meaningful. I can actually feel how much hed loves me, and he makes me feel like I actually matter to him." She explains once they're in the room and getting ready for bed.

"Okay my love. Let's get you out of these clothes and into bed." the shamaness says lovingly, unbuckling her beloved's belt, and beginning to pull her pants over her hips.

Derika just kind of falls backwards on the bed as Vishanti starts to undress her. Yawning again, Derika tries to raise her hips to make it easier for Vishanti to get her pants off. Why did she have to wear so many clothes anyways?

Trying to get the buttons undone on her blouse, Derika let's out a colorful expletive as she gets frustrated more easily in her tired state.

"It's alright love." Vishanti says pulling Derika's pants off and suppressing a smile as she gets frustrated with her blouse. Pulling her own dress off over her head, she tosses it aside and climbs onto the bed, kneeling over her love as she slowly and calmingly undoes the buttons for her. "I'm here, just let me take care of you."

Derika nods while yawning, "Okay love."

Crawling into the bed as she sighs a little while smiling happily, "It's just....different, ya know?"

I'll move this ahead tomorrow and you can retcon what you need to.

"Yeah, I can see it." Anyka says with a smile as she gets into bed, drawing covers over herself. "Good night sis, just think, tomorrow night you'll be settling together."

Finishing undressing her love she caresses her hair as she begins to drift off to sleep, too tired to even get her sleepwear on. Curling up beside her and taking her beloved in her arms, the shamaness draws the covers over them both as she gives Derika a soft kiss on the back of her neck, soon drifting off to the sounds of her love's soft breathing.

Gashka yawns and smiles before putting out the lamp that sets on a little tables between their beds. Gashka yawns again as she settles under the covers, "Yeah.....together. Night....sis." Gashka mumbles sleepily, as the days events finally take their toll on her. Curling onto her side, Gashka quickly falls into a deep and peaceful rest. The only sound coming from her, a deep rhythmic breathing and intermittent snoring.

Derika doesn't even notice as she begins to fall asleep, but instinctively curls into her love and snuggles into her side, as Vishanti takes her in her arms.

Karen would like to keep things on the same day, so I'll just pause this one alone until everyone is on the same day.

Yeah, sorry...it just gets too confusing otherwise.

The new morning brings with it a clear sky and warmer temperatures.

Gashka wakes up with the sound of the birds chirping and the feeling of warmth coming through the window. Yawning, she stretches and smiles as she wakes up.

Turning over on her other side, she puts her hands under her face to kind of prop it up as she looks over at her sister. Smiling a bit at remembering all they had been through together and all the adventures that were waiting for them still, Gashka lifts herself up from the bed a little bit.

Having trouble seeing Anyka beneath the covers she says a little quietly at first, "Sis....hey sis, are you awake yet?" Even though her voice is a little quiet, there is a happiness to it that Anyka hasn't heard in a very long time.

Derika comes to a little more slowly this morning. Between the warmth of the sun coming in their window, and the feel of her beloved's arms around her, Derika felt content to stay right here. Unfortunately, she knew that there were more important things that needed to be taken care of today. Sighing a little quietly she turns in her love's arms so that she can softly caress her face before giving her lips a soft kiss, "Hey my love, are you waking up yet?" She asks, her tone soft and loving.

"MMMM...Yeah." Anyka says with little groan, never a fan of waking up early. "You sound happy this morning."

Gashka crinkles her nose, "Hmm? Oh, well I guess I am kind of happy. I'm here with a sister and dear friend, another sister I didn't even know I had, a guy that actually loves me, and the rest of my family was somehow spared and made it here as well."

Realizing what she just said, Gashka's expression changes slightly as she looks at Anyka. "I...I'm sorry Sis, I didn't mean....you know we're all here for you. Sometimes I just don't think when I speak." She finishes before getting quiet again. She didn't mean to bring up her faily. She knew Anyka and Chris had both lost theirs. She didn't know why her family was spared, she was just happy that they were, but she wasn't trying to rub it in Anyka's face.

"I am now." Vishanti says softly, returning the kiss. "Good morning beautiful"