A Warping of the Blood

[Rystil Arden]

"The realist in me expects nothing and the optimist expect everything. Nevertheless, I seek him without rude preconceived expectation, wishing only to discover whether or not he does know anything that could help me, and I will be glad to know, either way, simply so that I can put the question to rest before it eats my heart away."

 

[ender_wiggin]

"I can then assure you, that he does not."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Come now friend. How can anyone be so sure whether or not the good Steward literally knows nothing that could help me without knowing what questions I would ask? Why, I don't think you could know for sure even if you were the esteemed Ra-Pharod. There are a few things that might have seemed relatively minor to him, but will make a world of difference to me."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"Here...perhaps this will be a start to help you go on a journey of the heart of your own, though mine now requires me to find Ra-Pharod, the only one who can save me from the nightmare that I have lived for the past 10 years. And when you get a chance, if you could bring me one more glass, this one Quickling Faen-sized?"

*Soevi looks down at the jade in her hands, and closes one fist around it. She looks at Vayj with an unsettled expression, then smiles again.*

"I'll be right back" she says brightly. In a few moments she has returned with a golden glass cup, and regards the conversation with the giant with some curiosity.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Vayj smiles at the girl slightly*

"Thank you Soevi!"

*Then he grasps the new golden cup, closes his eyes, and concentrates:*

--Two parts quicklime, one on the top and one on the bottom, with sugared creme in the middle. Oh, and a cherry on top please!--

*How many times had he heard those exact in taverns across the land? He had tried it once and he couldn't stand the stuff, but...*

*When the drink appears, he takes his locket and drapes it around the cup, leaving it sitting on the table as if for some much-awaited guest who would be joining him soon.*

Some day soon...maybe...some day soon...if only he could find Ra Pharod...

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"Who are you waiting for, Vayj?" Soevi asks, her eyes wide and luminous. "Perhaps I can find her for you."

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Vayj's eyes fill with sorrow, and he shakes his head.*

"Lyana...in so many ways your twin, Soevi...but there is nowhere to find her. The only way is to corner the villain that Ra-Pharod found after ten years and see if I can find her once I'm there...I'm afraid that in that sense I've wasted your glass on my silly nostalgia. I hope that my previous payment will suffice, though...Or if you don't want it to go to waste, you could drink it if you like..."

 

[Jolmo]

Ke'ch'rhal, Dracha

*Ke'ch'rhal answers Scinathar.*

"We scout the land, doing what we can to aid the locals, and tell them of the dragons return and their intent."

"And so, I will soon go to find what has attacked the farmers around here."

 

[RillianPA]

Lord Balthazar D’still y Aybara de Silva - Spryte

"And so, I will soon go to find what has attacked the farmers around here."

"Fascinating. Would you mind if my large friend and I join you, Ke'ch'rhal? I have never seen the combat forms of your people, and would be happy to lend my help for the chance to observe them."

*Very Quietly into Ra-Pharod's ear*
"This is perfect, we can find out if he is as tough as he looks, and recruit him to help you. Taterdhal, god of fortuitous meetings with strangers, must favor us today!"

 

[Jolmo]

Ke'ch'rhal, Dracha

"You would be welcome," *Ke'ch'rhal responds, eyeing the giant for his reaction.*