Sarabi and I met at the bar upstairs in the house where I had my books an notes spread out. We discussed what we were able to find out as well as some theories we tossed around. Something makes up believe that this is all connected somehow. That our friend in that magitek is somehow related to everything.
We were nearing the end of our conversation when Aimee came into the house. Leera was with her… I… I tried hard to keep myself indifferent to the fact he was present. He blames me for the less then warm reception he has around the house now. I had every right to warn those involved after that night. It is my fault yes but I do not feel guilty over it. I have no reason to.
Though… In a way… I owe Leera. That night in the shroud… The things that occurred after… It was like the first stepping stone that showed me I need to change the way I see some things. Find a way to fix things. In a way… I still feel like I want back that easy conversation between us again. It was so hard to sit there an not want to talk to him. I know it may not be wise… An it was most definitely not something I would do with Aimee present. I think her presence kept me from doing so.
Leera though bolted as Oni arrived home. I kept my distance after the night before. I was not so much afraid as I was cautious since Oni claimed the other night he would not hurt me. I had no idea what sort of state Oni was in now though. Anger was definitely clear as I walked downstairs to see him near the doors. Leera had done a good job annoying him by being here at the house. Aimee and Oni talked mostly. I said a few things here an there but I mostly observed. From the safety of the railing on the first landing heading upstairs. I may have at one point called it creepy, seeing the boys’ aetheric energies like I was when Oni had first arrived. Aimee helpfully suggested a better choice of word. Yes it is different.
Aras was about the house apparently. I had not even realized she was there for bit. Hiding back near the bookshelves reading a book. I finally came down the stairs the rest of the way an had a pleasant conversation with the girl. Thankfully no mention of the Flatts was made. We talked a bit about something an it eventually lead into talk of research.
The next day I was able to catch Rhisi before our mission. I mentioned what Sarabi an I had found out to her. As well as I gave her our theories on our ‘friend’ who attacks us. I even told her I had done a simple reading with the cards on our mission for this evening. The gist of it was ‘hope in a crucial time’. I hoped so. I was not looking forward to another night rife with danger when the mission seemed like something so simple.
It looked like it was to just be the four of us. Rhisi, Aimee, Raiden, and myself. We decided it might be best to walk an avoid the Coffer an Atheryte entirely. A precaution in trying to avoid another attack. We encountered Aras along the way an she joined us. We got to the site, the Spriggans still agitated but not nearly as badly as the last time. Less rocks thrown. Still rocks but definitely not nearly as many. We encountered an elezen man, a scholar of sorts down near the ruins. We sought his opinion on the fountain we had found since he was studying down here anyways.
I followed him, his name Quarcy, over towards the waterfall to check out the source of the noise after he had done something to the fountain. I was interested in him. No not in -that- sort of way. More in a intellectual standpoint. He’s not really my type. He’s cute in his own way but not really… Hmm. Just not really my type. Though I would gladly be his friend. It is not often I find someone I can stand with an talk with so easily about something of a more intellectual nature. Especially when it comes to men. I find intelligent ladies more often to talk to then men. Anyways I’m rambling off topic.
We discussed some of what we both knew about the ruins an the Spriggans as we looked around. We found the source of what was blocking the pipes to that fountain. We took our findings back over to Rhisi. It had been deliberately done by someone. The others had returned from checking out the end of the stream, finding there is some sort of cavern below. Possibly the hiding place of our attacker. After all one needs somewhere to hide that Magitek of theirs.
We returned to the house. Rhisi invited Quarcy and Aras to join us as a way of thanking them for their help. I got some orange juice for Quarcy as we talked. Aimee and Raiden were talking nearby. I am unsure of where Aras has gone. Eventually Aimee an Raiden joined us in the kitchen where Aimee offered to make tea using leaves Quarcy offered. As Aimee made tea and Raiden went to remove his armor, Quarcy and I went upstairs to sit on the couch. Raiden eventually came upstairs to join us.
Raiden and I… Gods save me… He was tormenting me in front of Quarcy. Even threatened to lick me if I kept sticking my tongue out at him. Eventually however I had to call it a night when Raiden mentioned he was. I had finally looked at the clock. Ugh. It was so late. I had not realized it. I hoped out behavior had not scared Quarcy off of coming back again. I would like to talk to him some more.
Last night was a simple night at the house. Well… Sort of. I was near the market board when Oni came over the linkpearl. Something about someone wanting a fight with him. I made my way over to the house to see what was going on. Apparently some lalafell man was trying to get Oni to spar with him. I stayed back out of sight for the moment to listen to the conversation going on between Oni, Aimee, an Meis. Rhisi however arrived at the house while I was standing there out of easy sight. I guess my listening from the back was over. Though hearing that Meis fellow flirting with Aimee I nearly laughed out loud. Oh boy… So he is that kind of fellow.
I went inside after Rhisi to escape the discussion in the yard. I sat down at the bar upstairs an talked with Rhisi for a few moments before Meis came up an sat down on the seat beside me. An then decidedly chose to be somewhat flirty with me even… Ugh… He was so damn forward. More people began to join us after a time. Including Quarcy and Aras. I was very glad to see Quarcy had returned despite the way topics of conversation went the night before because of Raiden an I.
I… Quickly thought of a lie when Meis commented the flower in my hair. I had hoped a mention of my husband giving it to me would cease his interest in me. I was most definitely not interested in him. With Raiden I expect him to tease an flirt but it is mostly harmless. Besides Raiden… Raiden is Raiden.
I talked with Quarcy for a bit as we drank. I was trying a new wine Rhisi had gotten by suggestion. It was pretty good. Eventually I began to get lost in thoughts of last week… I lost the thread of conversation. Quarcy had begun talking with Rhisi an guest beside him anyways. So I did not feel so bad for spacing out in my own thoughts.
Dusk called over the linkpearl about needing medical attention outside for her friend. I volunteered to go take care of it. Partly to be helpful an partly because I needed the fresh air. Thankfully the injury was only a bad burn to Pas’ palm. I was able to tend to it. As well as have a chance to introduce myself to her. I had been distracted with other conversation at the beginning of the week when she was at dinner. I suggested they be more careful with spells for a bit, not repeating the same spell until she had a chance to see if feeling would return to her hand. I hope so… Otherwise… I do not like the thought that I have made a mistake somehow. I returned outside an left them to their work.
I have no idea what was being discussed now since I had been away. Apparently Oni was going to give Meis his fight though. Aimee and Illust went with the two of them down to the training room for it. I asked Rhisi for some tea. I had had enough wine for one night. All it did was bring back memories I do not want to think about right now. Feelings of sorrow as I have still not seen Felix to apologize. Eventually Rhisi brought me from my thoughts as she asked me to show Quarcy to a guest quarter.
I had shown him there an mentioned if he needed anything my room was down the hall. I was… surprised when he asked to see my room. I had nothing against showing him my room of course. He does not seem like the type who would do anything bad. He was quite thrilled at the amount of books in my room. Though I think meeting Lady took him by surprise. I had mentioned to him I had a dragonet earlier. Thankfully she did nothing more then laze about on his head for a bit.
I think maybe I should not have had the wine at all. We got to talking about things… I… Mentioned some of my hurts. My father’s death an my incident with Castrum Occidens. I am not sure why but I felt so comfortable in his presence. He was very kind an caring as he listened to me. I was even surprised as he gave me a brief hug. He in turn told me a little about his childhood. I did not push him for more then he was willing to give. I was almost disappointed when our time together ended for the night. Now that I think of it… He is the first person who has been in my room other then Oni an Raiden. But I can not say those two count. After all those encounters were nothing like this with Quarcy. Quarcy is…. very sweet. I look forward to working with him an spending time getting to know him better. Sharing our love of books an other intellectual prusuits.
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