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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ziona" data-source="post: 461524" data-attributes="member: 484">Castle XyzxGnettles Von’Pye levitated to the top shelf of the bookcase that stretched from the floor to the ceiling in the library of Castle Xyzx.  (He found it easier and far more enjoyable than climbing the ladder with his short gnomish legs).  It was there that he placed an ancient looking tome with yellowing pages.“That should do it.”He had spent quite a bit of time traveling in search of unique and interesting books and items for the library.  As he levitated back to the floor, a squeal of laughter notified him that Nuttin Lumley was in the library again.  Relieved that he had put his newest, rare find out of the reach of tiny halfling fingers, Gnettles looked around for the child.  As he rounded the corner, the sorcerer found Lox snoring at one of the tables.  Little Ziona was snoozing under the table with her rag doll tucked under one arm.“LOX!” “Huh? Wha…oh, it’s you…whattaya want, Gnettles? Can’tcha see I’m tryin’ to sleep?”“Lox, the library is not the place for a nap, nor is it a nursery for halfling children,” scolded Gnettles.  “Why did you even come in here?”Lox looked up at Gnettles with drowsy eyes.“Sally told me to take the tykes for awhile because she needed to rest,” he yawned. “This is the only place I knew she wouldn’t come looking for me.”“Lox, you must take the children elsewhere!  I will not tolerate…”Gnettles stopped short when Nuttin tottered into sight and pointed directly at him.“Net-toos!”The frustration melted from the gnomes face.  He smiled absently at the child, then crossed the room and hefted the child up.“Please Lox…your children are cute, but at least take them to the common room.”Lox sighed.  He picked up the slumbering Ziona and carried her out to the common room followed by the laughing Nuttin, who was happily levitating in Gnettles’s arms.~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Downstairs, Dent stood talking to Doc about his time spent with the elves.“I noticed the facial tattoo,” said Doc eyeballing Dent’s cheek.  “Meet any elven beauties during your stay?”“Well,” said Dent with a slight smile, “there was a girl named Jelifer, but…”“The maidens love heroics, Dent,” interrupted Doc.  “That’s one of the rewards of being an investigator for the City Watch.”Dent, who had only been back a few days from his trek to Cormanthor where he learned much from the elves, realized Doc was still far too excited about his standing with the City Watch to truly listen to him.Near the fireplace, Haley roared affectionately when she noticed Lox and Gnettles bringing in the children.  The magical tiger was always a protective and loving playmate for the babies without being too rough.“Ah, here come the lil’ Lumleys!” beamed Doc.  Any conversation that was currently running through the duelists head suddenly disappeared as he trotted anxiously towards Lox and the kids.Then came a knocking at the door that surprised the companions somewhat.  They knew that Avangel wasn’t supposed to be returning from his quest for another tenday, and everyone else was already here…except for one…Dent opened the door to find Ziona squinting her eyes and smiling, while Rossal flew around her in delighted circles.“Ziona! Welcome back, my friend!” exclaimed Dent.“Thank you, Dent.  It’s wonderful to be back.”“Miss Ziona!” cried Lox.At the sound of her name, little Ziona Lumley looked up.  Both of the “lil’ Lumleys” beamed when they saw Rossal.Ziona came in and sat in the common room with her friends and they discussed the things they had done during their time apart.  Ziona told her companions about The Promenade, while Dent spoke of his time in the woods of Cormanthor.  Doc talked excitedly about investigating, and Gnettles described the places he had visited searching for his rarities.  Lox explained how, between taking care of the kids and Sally, he and Traps found adventures together.“And where is Chosen of Lathander?” asked Ziona.  “I have not seen Avangel yet.”“Avangel was asked by the Church of Lathander to accompany Lady Avris Dawnbreak on a Holy Quest,” explained Gnettles.  “He should be returning within a tenday.”“Yes,” chimed Doc. “In a tenday we will be complete once more!  Assembled for Justice!”Doc stood up quickly with a raised fist, which startled the children, causing them to cry out at the same time.“Oh, Doc,” whined Lox.  “They were just quieting down…”“Yes, well,” smirked Gnettles.  “Let’s show you your living quarters, Ziona.”The Adventure Continues…</blockquote>

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