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Post by wolsey on Nov 9, 2018 19:22:26 GMT -8
"Rabbit and I are working out my failings at monogamy. I might have her talked into accepting my complete inability to be with one partner. Don't tell her she's making a mistake, because she might go for it," Luke jokes. He smiles at Rabbit over his shoulder to make sure she knows he's joking.
"She might stab you, but if breakfast comes, I'd be willing to discuss politics with you. I'm sure you have far better politically savvy individuals here than me. I'm only running on pure cat instinct with it," he says while motioning to the side table. "I'll put on some pants, but I think both of you have seen what I have to offer before." He then reaches for his pants, hopping into them before following Nesterim to the table to sit.
He glances at Rabbit to make sure she's okay with this arrangement.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 9, 2018 19:34:14 GMT -8
Rabbit's face goes back to a more neutral look, much like her official working face. She does smile back at Luke when he turns towards here, trying to show she accepts him. Her look goes back to Nestrim while Luke talks. She gets up, chest swaying as she walks over, pulls her pants up and starts pulling her shirt over her head.
While she is pulling her shirt over her chest she stops and looks at Luke when he glances again at her. "This will work, and I promise no stabby stabby this morning."
RABBIT
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 9, 2018 19:37:19 GMT -8
Nesterim listens to the two of them and nods. His attention on Luke as he dresses with no interest in the feminine form pulling her shirt on. Nestrim sits at the table, on Luke's left and pulls out a parchment. "There are several things I want to discuss with you, but there are a couple of more important things. The first being I want you to look over Alluvian, can you take her to your temple and see if there is anything wrong with her?" NESTERIM (pic coming soon)
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Post by wolsey on Nov 10, 2018 15:18:11 GMT -8
Luke furrows his brows, "Did something happen to Alluvia? I mean, from my understanding she is an oracle and her development is normal. We asked Veronwe if she could be separated from us, and he seemed certain that this was normal and that we could not be. Not as long as this gate problem is in motion. . . Also, you want my input on politics here? I'm not really sure I'm qualified," Luke says with a laugh.
As Rabbit passes him, he rubs her hip in a motion of appreciation for her tolerance of him. He spares an amused smile at her promise not to stab Nesterim.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 10, 2018 15:46:44 GMT -8
Rabbit looks back and forth between the two boys and almost purrs when Luke touches her hip and her smile just deepens. She leans down and plants a kiss filled with her passion, desire and the intensity that she feels for Luke. She then releases Luke and sits down beside him, turning her attention to Nestrim as she takes a more casual pose.
"Will this endanger Luke or the group if he does this?" Her face more serious as she watches the noble elf.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 10, 2018 15:52:12 GMT -8
Nestrim watches with a faint amusement at the new relationship energy between Luke and Rabbit. He waits for Rabbit to finish before responding and he turns to Luke, "I worry about a few things. The first is that her visions get worse the more stress she is under. I stepped down and this puts a lot of stress on her. I want to make sure she is ok and can handle it. Another thing with Alluvia, and something Veronwe or the rest of the noble houses don't know about is that she sometimes sees people that aren't there. I don't think they are visions, and it terrifies me that she might be in danger whether physically or mentally from this. Also no, this won't endanger Luke at all." A look of concern twists Nestrim's face. NESTRIM (picture coming)
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Post by wolsey on Nov 10, 2018 17:23:54 GMT -8
Luke let's his body brush Rabbit's as he sits, but he brushes off her concern of safety. His calling takes precedence over safety.
"I hadn't known she sees the unseen. The best I can do is have her come to my high priestess in Kokand. Salkya is a high priestess of Sekhmet, whose dual nature is the domain of healing and being a trickster. If anyone could see through an illusion and tell if this was a trick it would be her. She will also have ideas on if Alluvia is healthy. Most importantly she can be trusted with secrets. Is that what you were hoping for? Are you avoiding doing this with your own people because you don't want it known? Because I can't imaging elven healers couldn't figure this out fairly quickly," Luke says.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 10, 2018 17:32:36 GMT -8
Rabbit notices the lack of concern on Luke's face, and begins with what will probably be a much repeated face over the years, the face of frustration and annoyance that quickly slips back into disinterest".
When she hears of Alluvian's sight she gets quiet and slightly more concerned. She leans forward slightly.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 10, 2018 17:47:40 GMT -8
Nestrim watches the duo for a moment, a picture of stillness as he assesses and calculates what he needs to say.
"I would be more than honored to request the assistance of your head priestess." He is quiet for a few moments as he continues, "You are right, we can't use any of my people for this. If word that she might be sick, or at least have a unique way of seeing the world, may result in her being overthrown."
There is a slight look of frustration on his face. "I will admit, I almost never do something without having all the possibilities"... he sits a moment, "With a majorly poor exception," nodding when he thinks of Alluvia's pain. "Even with my calculation though, my family means everything to me, and especially my little sister. I will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, which is something we need to talk about later as well."
NESTRIM
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Post by wolsey on Nov 10, 2018 17:55:46 GMT -8
Luke gives Nesterim a calculating look, and says, "Let's pretend I'm not an elf, and I won't live to any great number of years. So let's speak plainly in small words a man raised on the streets of Kokand can understand. We do a lot of good works at the temple, but we are small. Your need for . . . discretion must be of high import since you stepped down to take that over your own." Luke gauges Nesterim, not doubting his loyalty to his family, but very aware that Nesterim's planning while smart and capable, also has the market of youth for an elf. He sometimes misses details in his rush to deal with things.
"Where do you parent's stand on Alluvia's issues?" Luke asked bluntly.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 10, 2018 18:24:09 GMT -8
Nestrim sighs and leans forwarding, silencing Rabbit with his quick movement.
"Both of my parents love Alluvia more than life. My mother had struggled with the loss of her sister and that hadn't stopped until Alluvia was born. She wouldn't allow anything to happen to Alluvia. She would want the priests to take care of her, but my father had to stop her in fear of the other houses learning."
He sighs. "My father understands what goes on though if others got wind. He would do what he could to protect all of us, but he may determine the needs of the overall family might outweigh Alluvia. He wouldn't harm her, but he may have her join a convent and taking her out of the area that will damage the overall family."
His frustration evident, "I already lost my brother."
NESTRIM
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Post by wolsey on Nov 11, 2018 6:16:08 GMT -8
Luke offers a soft smile at Nesterim, "I am sorry about Arthurian. I know you two never had a troubled relationship, but I can see you loved him and hoped for the best for him. I'll do my best. When we head to Kokand, we can take the gates and Allivia can come with us to go see all the cats at the temple. I would recommend sending guard with her, as Kokand is rough and I don't know if she has enough street savvy to navigate that. Give a small gift to the temple for seeing the cats. It's a tourist attraction for the temple anyways, and nobody would know she's going for any other reason than a teenage girls interested in kittens," Luke said.
"I can't make any guarantees, but I already suspect Alluvia is healthy in that she is a fully functioning oracle. We can maybe find some answers for her, but I can't promise that," Luke cautions.
He offers a reassuring smile, as he knows his dark eyes don't always allow other races to grasp his intent.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 11, 2018 6:23:11 GMT -8
Nestrim softens at Luke's words and he leans over and pats the Tiefling.
"The funny thing, and I know this makes me sound like an ass, but I don't regret what happened when we first met. I am not sure I would have seen you, Rabbit or any of your group as anything but weird expendable tools. The last almost two years has been an eye-opener and has benefitted myself both personally and political skillwise."
The softness slips away, but there is humor and appreciation in his eyes. "Alluvia would love to visit the cats. I might make it a big deal to go see them and she will be happy to. She will know there is probably another reason as well, but I would rather not confirm that I am worried about her health."
NESTRIM
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 11, 2018 6:24:56 GMT -8
Rabbit also seems to soften in tone to the subject matter at hand. She rubs Luke's other hand, showing she is ok with the situation as she turns to Nestrim. She watches him for a few more moments and sighs. "It is a lot easier when you hate a people and think they are all monsters who have betrayed you."
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Post by wolsey on Nov 11, 2018 9:29:58 GMT -8
Luke nods, and says, "I didn't expect it to work out so well between us. I can't compete with a royal heir politically, but my religion does give me the the philosophical benefit of having historically gone up against those with far more power. I'm glad we are friends. I'm also glad you are able to see through our friendships into a world that might normally have been closed to you."
Luke then smiles broadly at Rabbit's touch. Perhaps, he thinks, this will work.
"The cats are numerous, and always a draw. It would not be a weird request as nobles from Kokand come see the spectacle. If she's lucky, maybe she will see Moronna. She wears a blue bow. However, if you don't want Alluvia to know I can try, but she's firstly an older teen and they figure everything out, and secondly an oracle who has access to other information. We will also have to ask her quite bluntly about her symptoms because she's the only one that will be able to provide that knowledge," Luke explains.
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