Forged Anew (Inactive)

Game Master Signore di Fortuna

"That's understandable I suppose," Anyka says, removing her cloak and sitting on one of the chairs. "You manage the space well though, nothing to be sorry about."

She looks around the room for a moment before her eyes once again settle on Ryota. "How long have you been in Vakwick?"

"About three months," Ryota answers, pouring the hot water into two cups. He sets a tea bag in each to steep. "My parents had passed on, due to illness, so there was no reason for me to remain in Jin Zhao. Farming villages really do not afford chances to life comfortably."

He smiles at Anyka and gestures at the room. "This is more than I would have had if I stayed at home."

Ryota brings the cups to the table and sets one in front of Anyka. "So, where have you come from?"

"He's in the kitchen," Kealey answers, looking to Chris. "He and your brother are just finishing breakfast."

Taking a few breaths she wills herself to be calm as she tries to have her coloring return to normal, "Okay, well....there are some things I need to talk to you guys about....but I think it would be best that we were sitting and Dran and Sara don't need to be in on this particular conversation....if that's okay?" It's obvious by her tone of voice and her breathing that she's nervous, but trying to hard to remain calm. She didn't want them thinking she was pregnant or anything. Papa would probably tear Chris apart before she had a chance to explain if that was the case. Or maybe not....she wasn't really sure how they would react really. They seemed to be happy for Derika and Vishanti, so she assumed that they would be happy for her and Chris and be understanding about it. It's not like she was just gonna hop into bed with him after all, it just made more sense this way.

She shakes her head to clear it as she waits nervously for her mama to take in what she was saying and respond.

"Just please tell me you're not pregnant," Kealey whispers.

Gashka's cheeks turn about fifty shades of dark green as she shakes her head vehemently, "Oh gods no. That's what night tea is for, once it comes to that."

Kealey lets out a sigh of relief. "Good, I didn't want an expression on my face that your father could read."

She gulps, "Me either. Well, shall we go in now...or wait for them to finish? We already had breakfast after checking on a friend of ours at the Temple. That's kinda why we needed to talk to you guys."

"I'm sure Dran's done," Kealey says, leading the way into the kitchen. "Look who came to visit."

Thrainn looks up from his meal and smiles. "Good morning, Gashka. I'm going to have to start getting used to seeing you so often."

Chris follows behind Gashka into the kitchen.

"Good morning papa." She says going over and giving him a kiss on the cheek, "It's nice to see all of you more as well." She says taking a seat near him and gesturing for Chris to sit beside her. "We just thought we'd pop by because there was something I...we needed to talk to you both about."

Thrainn looks to Chris and narrows his eyes. Kealey pats him on the shoulder. "It's not that. Dran, will you go check on your sister?"

Dran nods and leaves the kitchen.

Chris sits down, noticing how Thrainn was looking at him.

Seeing the look on her father's face she shakes her head once Dran leaves the room, "No...it's not...but some things have been changing. I know I haven't always made the best relationship choices....but Chris is someone that I know I can talk to and he listens to me. I know I'm important to him, and he shows me respect....and he cares about me, and I care about him." Taking a deep breath she tries to figure out how to say what she was trying to say. Finally looking back up she says, "While we were on our way to this place, we ran into someone that needed help. We brought her back here with us....actually we brought a couple of people back here, but that's besides the point. The people she was staying with at the Temple are leaving and she doesn't feel comfortable staying there anymore, but she doesn't really want to be alone either...I'm not sure she even knew where she wanted to go.....so, Eldan and Chris were supposed to share a house so we would have more room....but Eldan left with some god to help them somewhere else with these other people that just left Vaeri on her own since she wasn't strong enough to go. So, I didn't think she would want to stay in a house alone with another guy, so I offered to let her have my bed in the house I shared with Anyka and them, and I would move into the house with Chris." She finishes somewhat quickly.

Looking from her mama to her papa she says, "I'd still have my own room. At least until we were ready to move things forward in our relationship, and I know it seems kinda crazy to move in with someone while you're dating them....but I didn't really see any other option at the time." Looking at Chris, she gives him a little encouraging smile while taking his hand in hers and looking back at her parents.

Thrainn scratches his chin. "So you want to live with him?"

She nods, "Yes Papa."

Thrainn looks from Kealey to Gashka. "That would probably be best. You'll get to learn more about each other and see if something long term would work out. I hear all the cool kids are doing it."

Kealey laughs. "Yes, before you go into a deeper relationship, it wouldn't hurt to see if you can stand living with each other."

She blushes before letting out a sigh of relief, "Nothing is completely final yet of course. We still have to talk to Derika and Vishanti, and Anyka...since they're the ones directly affected by this and make sure it's okay for Vaeri to move in with them. I can't see why they would mind....but Anyka and I have be really close for a really long time and I don't know how she'll take it. I just wanted to let you guys know what we were thinking of doing, in case it works out that way."

Smiling a little to herself she says offhandedly, "Though...if things work out the way I think they might....Anyka might not be too horribly lonely without me there."

Thrainn gets himself another cup of coffee. "Just promise me that you'll wait a few months before having children. I don't want to know about any 'activities' you may partake in, but just give me a little while before I have to start thinking about grandchildren."

"We've limited our quality time to meals together," Chris says.

Kealey looks up at Thrainn. "Looks like you may have a few years before we see any grandchildren then, love."

Thrainn smirks. "It's only been a couple of days. Nothing wrong with taking it slow."

She covers her face as her face turns a dark green, "Geesh....we've only gone on one date so far, give me a break Papa. Besides....I'm not ready for that yet. There might still be things that we need to help these people with before we start thinking about stuff like that, and when we get to that point in our relationship....don't worry, I'm not gonna come over with all sorts of details....I just...I need some time okay, but I promise you won't be all geezerly by the time I decide to start a family. Okay?"

Looking at Chris she smiles, "We're okay with taking things slow....for now."

Thrainn laughs. "Alright, alright. So what are your plans for the day? Hopefully, not mucking about in this weather."

She shakes her head, "Not really much of anything. We're gonna just go back to the house, get warmed up, and wait for the others to come home so we can talk to them about Vaeri. Then, if they're okay with it...we'll have to let Vaeri know of course. Though....with the weather going like this...that might have to wait until tomorrow. We also rescued a bird person from one of the spider sacs we found in the mines....so depending on what Barclay discovers...and what the others want to do, we might try to help him find his way home. That's something we can talk to Barclay about tomorrow, or some day when the weather isn't quite so miserable." She pauses for a moment, "I know Chris wanted to get his stuff moved to the new house today....but I don't know if that would be a good idea or not."

Turning her head to look at Chris she says, "I know you want to get set up in your new place....but maybe it should wait until there isn't a blizzard outside? I don't want you to get sick, and don't give me that...."I'm a doctor, we don't get sick" stuff, cuz you're still human, so you can get sick."

Chris sighs. "Fine."

Kealey laughs. "You sound like your practically married."

Gashka chuckles a little then, "Well...we've been through some stuff. When I finally pull my head out of my butt and decide that I like someone....I would just rather that they not go off and get sick on me. I'm not a doctor and I don't think I'd be very good at nursing people back to health." Giving Chris an understanding smile she says, "Thank you. I know you're ready for some more space and an actual bed....but your well being is more important to me. I solemnly promise that as soon as the weather calms down a little and there isn't snow blowing everywhere, that we'll get your things moved over okay?" She blushes slightly, "And mine too....provided everyone is okay with Vaeri moving in. Hopefully the weather will be more tolerable tomorrow, and at least you don't have to worry about making anymore potions or anything right now." She says, trying to be supportive while expressing her concern for his well being. She didn't want him to think she was just trying to keep him from leaving the house.

"It's fine, really," Chris says. "We'll have to get another bed for Vaeri, if everyone is agreeable. I doubt she wants to sleep on the floor."

"Hmmmm....so if I'm remembering correctly, Sir Barclay said that house was already furnished. We could always go check it out tomorrow, or later today if this storm lets up and see what it has in it before figuring out what we need to get. I already had a twin bed in the room that I was sharing with Anyka, so we can just leave that one there for Vaeri, and I can get a new one for our house." She says with a smile as she tries to work out the details.

Chris nods. "We'll worry about it later. We better head back to the house."

She nods, "Right, before it gets any worse out there." Getting up from the table she goes to her mama and wraps her in a hug, "I love you mama, we'll all see you this evening for dinner. We're still having dinner together tonight right?"

Kealey nods. "You can come too, Chris."

Stepping back from her mama she says a bit sheepishly, "Well...I thought it was pretty much a "family affair", so I told Anyka, Vishanti, and Derika too. I told Derika we would just have to start working on their wedding plans." She snickers slightly. Getting a hold of herself she says, "Of course I know that's quite a few more people than you were probably anticipating, so if you need more seating room...I can carry over an extra table and some chairs...and maybe I can come over and help you cook some too? You know what? Chris is a wonderful cook, maybe we could both come over and help with dinner later?" A happy blush coming to her cheeks as she talks about him.

"I think we can manage to get everyone situated," Kealey says with a chuckle. "If you'd like to help, I won't turn you down."

"It would be my pleasure," Chris says.

Stepping over to her Papa, she gives him a hug and a kiss on his cheek as well. Looking back over at her Mama she asks, "When would you like us over this evening to help? Just before sunset, or a little earlier? I wasn't sure what time you liked eating dinner at these days."

Getting back to the house and finding that they are the first ones there, Derika sighs and immediately goes to the fire place to stoke it, before plopping down on the couch and petting Renard.

Hanging up their cloaks, Vishanti curls up on the couch with Derika and Reynard, slipping her boots off and curling her legs up under her.

Derika wraps an arm around Vishanti and kisses her forehead.

"Around four or so," Kealey says. "We usually eat about five. It won't be completely dark out."

She nods and goes back to Chris. Taking his hand she says, "Alright, we'll see you then. Have a good day and stay warm." She says before heading out the door back across the street.

Stomping her feet outside she goes in, "Hello, anyone home yet?"

"We're in here." She calls from the living room.

Renard looks up from the couch, then puts his head back down on Vishanti's lap.

Going in the living room she goes over to Renard and scratches him behind the ears, "So...how was breakfast...and do you know if Anyka is back yet?"

Derika looks up at her sister from the couch. She takes in the way she's holding Chris's hand, her body language, the pitch in her voice....she was up to something. Narrowing her eyes just slightly she tilts her head to the side as she regards her sibling, "Breakfast was okay, it gave us a chance to talk and stuff. They're getting ready to leave now though....so I don't know when I'll get to see them again. We haven't seen Anyka....and what have you two been up to?" She asks innocently enough while not breaking eye contact with her sister.

Feeling a little warm in the room with the fireplace she lets go of Chris's hand to run hers through her hair, "Up to?"

Giving her sister "the look" she nods, "Yeah...up to. As in...so what have you been doing while we were having breakfast with our friends? Unless....there's some reason you don't want to tell us." She says with the slightest smile.

She swallows as her face darkens, "Wha...no...no...it's fine. We were just...we went to check on Vaeri at the Temple, then we went to Hadrinn's for breakfast....it was really good. Then we stopped by and talked to mama and papa for a bit...Chris and I are going over there at four to help them get ready for dinner tonight...she said we'll be eating at five. Oookay....so that's pretty much it. I guess I'm gonna help Chris pack up some of his stuff so that maybe when the weather is better I can help him move it. Just...just let me know when Anyka gets home so I can talk to all of you okay?" Taking a breath she lets it out slowly, "Okay...see you later then. Come on Chris, let's start getting your alchemy stuff together. We wouldn't want any of it to get broken." She says while hurrying off to the kitchen. She didn't know why....but somehow...talking to Derika almost made her more nervous than talking to her parents. Which one of us is the older sister here exactly? She chides herself silently.

Derika just sits quietly and strokes Renards fur as he lays in Vishanti's lap while listening to Gashka stumble over her words. Shaking her head she looks at Vishanti once the couple leaves the room, "She's up to something."

"It's a portable lab, it doesn't take long to pack up," Chris says.