Moths and Flames

Game Master Signore di Fortuna

Kelda yawns and nods again as she allows sleep to take hold. She just needed a couple of hours to sleep before dinner.

Okay, so we're gonna be napping for an hour or two before dinner.

You awaken to the smells of food wafting throughout the inn. You can distinctly discern the smells of stew and pastries.

Awakening to the delicious smells, Kelda smiles as she stretches. Giving Lysi a gentle shake she says, "It smells like dinner is ready. We should get dressed and join Astoria. I'm going to put on my armor and take my hammer with me as well. There have been too many surprises for my liking."

Getting out of the bed, Kelda hurries to get dressed since it will take her a little while to put her armor back on. She waits till Lysithia is done getting ready and then gets her to help with the armor, so she can get it on faster.

As soon as they are both ready, Kelda grabs her hammer and locks the door behind them before heading to the dining area to eat with Astoria and her furry friend.

Awakening much rested and very relaxed, Lysithia gets dressed, opting to don her armor as well, and joins her love heading downstairs, to the wonderful smells of food.

Evert looks up from his meal to see Lysithia and Kelda approaching. He gives them a slight nod before going back to his dinner.

Lysithia returns the nod to Evert, with a little smile as they looks for a table and scan the room for Astoria.

Kelda returns the nod and gives Lysi's hand a little squeeze as they look for Astoria to join her for the dinner meal.

Seeing Astoria sitting alone at one of the tables, Kelda heads over there with Lysi next to her.

Giving Lysithia her hand, she helps ease her down gently into a chair before sitting next to her and looks up at Astoria, "I thought we'd all sit together for dinner so we could try to figure out what we need to do next. Is that okay?"

Being careful of her love's thorny armor, Kelda gently holds her hand as she rubs the top of her hand softly with her thumb as they talk and wait on dinner.

Duncan brings three bowls of fish stew and a platter of mushroom and cheese filled pastries.

Kelda gives Duncan an appreciative smile, "Thank you, it looks really good. Could I get an ale to go with it if you have some?" Kelda asks, not really remembering what he had available to drink.

Duncan nods, waiting on Lysithia and Astoria before leaving.

Lysithia appreciates Kelda's aid in gently settling into her chair, the slight tingling and warmth in her bottom a pleasant reminder of thier private time together earlier.

"An ale would be good for me as well thanks."

Astoria sets aside her books and welcomes her friends. "Of course, that sounds like a splendid idea. What did you have in mind?" She asks after ordering her own meal.

Duncan brings everyone their drinks then goes about tidying up the inn.

Kelda takes a few sips of her ale and enjoys some of the fish stew and mushroom pastries as she thinks of how to answer Astoria.

After a few moments and delicious bites of the food she speaks up, "Well, I was kind of wanting to get your thoughts on things. I know you were wanting to go to the tower, but there seems to be plenty of problems to handle along the way. I wanted to know what the two of you thought we should do. Should we continue on to Cooperton as we had originally planned, or do we need to see about some of these other problems? I feel bad about putting off helping that town, but trouble seems to keep finding us no matter what we do anyways." Kelda sighs with all the thoughts running through her head, "I just wasn't sure what we should do, so I thought I'd like to get your opinions, and maybe see if Evert had any interest in going with us? I think he's pretty skilled, and we could definitely use the help."

Kelda goes back to her ale and soup as she waits to see what Lysi and Astoria thought they should do.

Um, you agreed to help Evert retrieve a cart of Duncan's stuff and maybe find out what happened to the people who were supposed to be bringing it.

I guess I should have read back further. I totally forgot that we were doing that. I guess a lot has happened with people being sick and all, that so much time went by I just forgot. I'll fix it.

At mentioning Evert's name, a look of remembrance crosses her features, "Oh....ohhhh....never mind, I guess I had other things on my mind. I forgot that we were planning on going with Evert tomorrow to retrieve that cart for Duncan and try to find out what happened to the people that were supposed to be coming with it."

She sighs and shakes her head, "I'm sorry, I guess I just got distracted and forgot for a little bit. So, after we have breakfast tomorrow, we'll be heading out with Evert. Once we figure out what's going on there and get Duncan's cart back here, we'll end up getting to Cooperton sooner or later."

Kelda concentrates on eating her stew as she tries to sort things out in her head.

Is that better? Does it make sense?

"That makes sense. It wouldn't do to head somewhere to help while ignoring problems all around us would it?" Lysithia replies

Kelda nods as she finishes her stew and ale. Letting out a satisfied sigh she says, "Yeah, we'll just see what happens after we finish helping out here, and go from there. There will always be bad guys to deal with, but at least there's one less general now." She says with a smile.

"I think we should all get some rest though. If we're going to be pulling wagons out of ditches, and searching for folks or trying to figure out what happened to them, we should get a good nights sleep."

Looking over at their magic wielding friend, "Anything interesting happen this afternoon?"

Seeing Astoria deep in thought, and unsure of whether or not she heard her, Kelda waves a hand in Astoria's direction, "Astoria? Did you hear me? Did anything happen this afternoon while we were resting that you wanted to let us know about, or just anything you wanted to talk about before resting for the night?" She asks, wanting to make sure that if there was anything Astoria wanted to add or talk about, that she got the chance to before they all turned in for the night.

"Hmm? Sorry I was having the strangest time trying to remember what I did this afternoon. I spent some time reading and playing with our furry friend. He was quite the lively fellow today." Astoria answers.

We need a name for him soon or it'll be nothing but innuendo from here on.

At least the weasel has both eyes.

Lol....yeah, he really does...need a name that is.

Kelda looks from Astoria to the weasel as it lies curled up near their friend, "Well, it seems like he wore himself out. He also seems pretty attached to you. If he's gonna be sticking around with us, we should give him a name. We can't just keep calling him little creature." Kelda says with a thoughtful expression on her face.

Kelda hadn't had very many pets, so she didn't have much experience naming them. She could at least try to think of a name, and if Astoria didn't like it, maybe Tori or Lysi could come up with something better.

Looking at the cute little thing as it slept curled up next to Astoria she tries to think of something to call him, "Ummm....what about....Snowflake?" She suggests, looking at his pure white coat.

Thinking for another moment she adds, "Or Snowball maybe? I'm sorry, I never had many pets, so I'm not really good at naming animals."

Kelda looks from Astoria to Lysithia and waits to see what they think of the names she suggested. Her feelings wouldn't be hurt if they didn't like the names, because she knew that she wasn't very good at that sort of thing.

Having finished her meal and ale, Kelda lets out an involuntary yawn and stretches before leaning her head against Lysithia's side as they try to come up with a name for the furry little creature that seemed attached to their friend now.

So, all three things that I posted above separately are actually the same action. They're all happening at the same time, even though I thought of them at different times. I hope that makes sense.

"Or if you like, In the morning I an prepare a spell that will let me speak his language and ask him his name...or what it would translate to in a tongue we could speak." Lysithia chimes in, slipping her arm around Kelda's waist as she sleepily leans against her.

After a bit of time mulling over Kelda's suggestions Astoria perks up at Lysithia's offer. "Oh! That would be so much fun. I think we might be a little busy now but if you can spare the magic that would be wonderful."

Kelda nods in agreement as she yawns again, "Yeah, that's probably a better idea, and might answer some questions like where he came from and stuff." She adds with a soft sleepy voice.

Kelda yawns again as she tries to sit up from Leaning against Lysi, "Ohh my...please excuse us Ms. Tori, but I think I really need....my bed now. It wasn't enough of a nap to make up for the ordeals we've been through, and all that yummy food is makin' my eyes want to close. I hope ye get some good rest as well. I have a feeling we'll need....all we can get. We'll see ya in tha mornin', an Lysi can have a chat with yer cute little friend." Kelda says, yawning here and there as she bids their friend a good night.

Looking over at Lysi with heavy lidded eyes, "Can we sleep now if yer ready luv? I'm so so tired." Everything about Kelda, from her body language, to the way her slight Dwarven accent creeps in and out of her speech pattern, screams just how tired and worn she's feeling.

I know I need to be sleeping, but my body just isn't allowing it right now. I don't have to be in till 10, but there are other things I gotta deal with this morning.

With a nod, and a smile at the shift in her love's speech pattern, Lysithia puts some coin down on the table for their meal. "Yes love, let's call it a night." she says leaning over to kiss Kel's temple.

"Have a good night, Astoria. See you in the morning." she says with a smile, standing up and extending her hand to Kelda.

Kelda takes her hand and stands, though a little wobbly. Giving Astoria a wave she says, "Night Tori."

Walking to the room with an arm around her love, Kelda leans her head lightly against Lysithia's arm, "I just love you."

Getting into the room, Kelda's tired fingers have a hard time lossening the clasps on her armor, and she starts to become frustrated. Hearing her start to whine, Lysi deftly helps her with the troublesome armor.

Kelda manages to pull on only part of the sleep set, before collapsing on the bed.

Giving Lysi a pouty look, "Lyyysiii, too tired, stupid clothes."

"They're not necessary love. It's just us, so no need with the trouble." she replies lovingly as she gets undressed. "Just climb into bed."

With a gesture, she sends a gentle breeze to snuff out the lamp in the room.

Kelda nods as she kicks off the pajama bottoms.

Climbing up into the bed, she snuggles up against her love and gives her cheek a kiss. Holding Lysi close, it doesn't take long for sleep to take hold as the sound of soft snoring comes from Kelda.

Taking her love into her arms, Lysithia lovingly strokes her hair while holding her close, until she drifts off to sleep, smiling to herself as she cuddles up to her under the covers, and slips into a blissful slumber herself.

Anything to add, Astoria?

Astoria waves as the couple excuses themselves. "See you tomorrow." She responds before scooping up her as of yet unnamed furry friend and heading back to her room for the night.

You rest peacefully through the night. When you awaken the next morning, a potent heat radiates through the windows, the curtains offering the slightest reprieve from the sun's cruel rays.

Kelda lets out something between a yawn and a groan as she stretches beneath the covers. Slipping an arm around Lysi, Kelda smiles into hair as she breaths in her soft woodsy scent.

Giving her love's forehead a kiss, she slips out of the bed to say her morning prayers.

Awakening a short time after, Lysithia smiles quietly as she sees her love at prayer, sitting up in bed and closing her eyes as she sits cross legged, allowing her senses to reach out to commune with nature, feeling the intense morning heat, the slight breeze that only offers the vaguest of reprieve, and the myriad of nature around them.

After spending fifteen minutes in silent prayer, Kelda gets up and quietly starts getting dressed so as not to disturb Lysi from her morning preparations.

She puts on a clean outfit before carefully donning her armor, and waits for Lysithia to be ready.

Fully restored and in tune with the natural world around them, Lysithia opens her eyes, smiling as she watches Kelda getting dressed, before getting up to help her finish with her armor.

"Good morning, my love." she says with a smile, giving her a warm kiss before starting to get dressed herself.

Kelda is thankful for the help with her armor. She could have it herself, but it would have taken much longer, and it was a real pain in the butt to deal with.

Kelda sighs into the kiss, "Mmmhmm....good morning to you as well my dearest one. Thank you for the help. It's like....you know exactly what I need without me even saying anything." She says while putting on her boots.

Once completely dressed, Kelda goes to the little table where she left her brush the other day, and pulls it through her hair as she watches Lysi get dressed, noticing every movement of her body as she does so. Kelda has to shake the naughty thoughts from her head, so that she can finish her hair. Not wanting to take up too much time, she just braids some of her hair that surrounds her face to keep it out of the way, while tying up the rest of the hair in the back into a wavy ponytail.

Satisfied that she looked presentable enough, she continues to watch Lysi as her love finishes getting ready.

Smiling up at her love from the chair she sits in, "I hope you know how amazing you are, and how much I love you."

"I do! I feel it when you look at me, the way you smile, with every touch...just as I do about you." Lysithia replies lovingly, as she slips her armor on, by now avoiding the thorns on instinct.

Standing up as Lysi puts on her prickly protective gear, Kelda gets a slightly pouty expression on her face. Considering her options, and unsure if she would be able to avoid the thorns, Kelda simply takes her love's hand and softly kisses the back of it.

"We should check on Astoria before we go eat. She might already be down there, but I'd like to check anyways. I feel bad about leaving her on her own so much yesterday, even if she does have a furry friend to keep her busy. Are you really going to talk to him....or her? The furry little critter I mean....it sure would be nice to find out where the little thing came from."

"Yes, I'll be able to communicate for a bit, so we should be able to find out something helpful." Lysithia replies with a smile as they leave their room.