Heirs to the Burning Thrones

[James Heard]

Tarek al Saoud

"Are the dealings with the nymph so simple then, that we muster our blades of wit for one and forget the other? We have no quarrel with and no proposal for Kadar as of yet, What need have we to make what does not exist come into being, before we have tended to the solution of young Marid's desires? As guests we should have more to repay our host with than fine company, I say we tend to the obligations of the son and then tend to wisdom and appeal of the father once we have a bounty to place before him."

"What if the nymph's kin also have issue with this arrangement? How might this night's stars align correctly if we boil the water but have no tea to pot in it? Most importantly of all, what if this woman's oasis is the true one we were sent to arrive at? Would we not be remiss in our obligations if we failed to seek it?"

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Samira: Flamekissed Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt: Unfettered/Rogue/Seductress)

Samira shook her head in obvious disagreement with the others but quietly took a set back on the silken pillow… It was obvious to her that her travel companions would debate this till the next full moon...

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Shalah shakes her head at the circles in which the heirs are running, then leans to place her lips upon Samira's ear.*

"Dear heart," she whispers, "If you wish to gather Kadar's pledge and simply begin to sneak out now while the others continue to debate, I will follow you. I understand your impatience in this matter. But I fear that my skills of stealth are insufficient, remembering in horror my most recent attempt at such resulted in Takiyah's death." She strokes Twice-Cursed in sympathy.

"Nevertheless, I wish to lend my full support to you now, and all my heart sings for you upon hearing of this Malika."

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Samira: Flamekissed Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt: Unfettered/Rogue/Seductress)

* Samira smiles fondly as she brings her lips to Shalah’s ear *

“I appreciate your support but I doubt this Malika is my… well you know. Though admittedly strange magics are at work here so the possibility can’t be ignored.” Glancing towards Jibril she quickly shakes her head her head, “No for now, Jibril is a good man, and I would hate to place him in a position were his flock would be left unattended without his prior knowledge. Your idea does have merit and if this debate continues on pointlessly then we might have to revisit it or even explore other possibilities,” Samira finished her words with an arched curious eyebrow and a grin that could only hint at one the thing.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Shalah smiles and shakes her head fondly at Samira's gentle innuendo*

"In no way do I mean to falsely raise your hopes from a false link I think I see where none exists, but I would hesitantly guess that there are few fire nymphs who have lately loved a mortal and lost him. Azizah and Malika both match this description."

*She kisses Samira gently on the cheek conspiratorially.*

"Nevertheless, I agree that we owe Jibril at least the courtesy of waiting a bit longer, and if we do leave, I will connect our minds in tandem with his so that we may stay in constant contact for the next two hours."

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Samira: Flamekissed Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt: Unfettered/Rogue/Seductress)

* Samira nods her head in agreement, the plan seemed sound to her, and after returning Shalah affection with a kiss of her own, though hers was placed lovingly on the shorter women’s forehead *

“Yes, as I said the possibility can’t be ignored and Badra did suggest my mothers name could be of use during the tests… but if the story of my father and my mother is true than Marid shouldn’t be allowed to meet his Malika… or their story could be doomed to repeat the tragedy of my parents,” she looked curiously for answers in the face of her lover, “Should we talk to the shepherd in private about our concerns? I believe the flock will follow him far easier than they would follow us my beloved.”

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Shalah nods at this idea*

"If you wish, I can link our minds with his immediately, so that we may speak in private. Regarding the burning fate of a man who dares to love a fire nymph, it is my hope that with the power of my circlet, I can sing to the spirits of water and beg them to protect Marid."

[OOC: If Samira so desires, Shalah manifests Mindlink for 2 PsP, giving herself, Samira, and Jibril a means of two-way mental communication for 100 minutes]

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Samira: Flamekissed Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt: Unfettered/Rogue/Seductress)

* Samira nods in agreement of the idea and waits slightly. There was little else for her to do… *

 

[Rystil Arden]

--Most honoured Jibril, Samira and I would like a word with you, if you will-- Shalah's voice whispers gently in Jibril's mind asking permission to enter his mind.

[OOC: I have to pay 4 extra PsP unless he is willing]

 

[Keia]

Jibril a'Mussan (Human, Windwalker)

--Most honoured Jibril, Samira and I would like a word with you, if you will--

It had been some time since someone had tried . . . dared enter his mind. Those days were long past though, and Jibril needed to a calming breath as emotions long-dead suddenly sparked. He closed his eyes and then opened them slightly - only the whites showing - then blinked and continued his observance of the discussion. Compartmentalizing complete, Jibril answered the call.

'--Of course, most esteemed one, the beauty of your voice is welcome within my mind. Far too long has my mind had to suffer only hearing my own voice--,' Jibril replied. '--How may this humble servant be of service to the most radiant stars of the heaven?--'