[Nexus] Mithar Keep

[Shadowcaller]

[Foyer]

"I'm still considering it." Cessie admits. "Harnel thinks I'm silly but... I don't know. I just feel like a horrible person who might even be able to accept my own children, or take care of them for that matter. I probably am silly... but I thank you for considering helping me even if I got lot of stupid ideas at times. It means a lot Sakura." She attempts to give the dryad a hug.

[Gullara]

[Foyer]

More like a half hug since Sakura can only get one arm free and there's a baby in the way. "That's what friends are for, right. And Cessie? I believe in you. Try not to worry too much. It'll all work out."

[Shadowcaller]

[Foyer]

"I hope so. I'll try not to worry about Harnel too much." But it was about as impossible for her to stop worrying for him for Sakura to stop worrying about Adir. <.<

"I guess I have to sit up waiting for him, you should go to bed Sakura." She tells the dryad with a faint smile.

[Gullara]

[Foyer]

Sakura smiles back and nods. "Yeah, I better get some sleep while I can. G'night, Cessie." And with that Sakura will head to her room to get some much needed sleep.

[Shadowcaller]

[Library]

"Of course, I'll have to contact you both later." Cessie replies with a nod. "I really need to get out of here from time to time anyway, pregnant or not I don't think staying at home all day will me any good."

[Foyer]

"Good night Sakura..." The sorceress replies before walking off, closing the door behind her. She walks into the living room at the first floor and settles down in a comfy armchair with a book. A part of her just wanted to fall asleep but she knew she had to at least try talking to Harnel once he got home.

But she just doesn't seem to be able to concentrate on the book, finding her thoughts going back to Harnel, Jezebel and everything that had just transpired at maglog and even gaze. Would she ever be able to put this behind her?

He just couldn't understand any of it... but maybe that was the problem?
An idea suddenly hits her and after a moment of hesitation she have an idea in mind.

She was going to contact Ariel's mother, the other Jezebel. She might be able to make her understand. Jezebel? Can you hear me? This is Cessie.

[UncleWolf]

Foyer

Telly's reply comes rather quickly. Thank Artaris. It's been so lonely here without you. Mind coming here and spending a couple days with us? There's a nice and big bed here that I have to myself and all I can think of is how much warmer and softer it'd be with you here.

[Gullara]

[Sakura's Room]

Sakura closes the door behind her and moves straight toward Laela's cradle. She lays her down in it very gently and watches her baby sleep for a few minutes, her smile bitter sweet. She leans down and kisses Laela's head before going to lie down in bed herself.

By the time she's in bed the smile has already faded. She curls up under the covers and squeezes a pillow against her chest. She squeezes her eyes closed, but it can't stop the first tear from escaping. Another night alone, without knowing whether Adir was alive or dead. It's a new routine she has now; Every night since the birth, she hasn't been able to get any rest without shedding a few tears. Eventually her quiet sobs give way to her exhaustion and she can sleep.

[Shadowcaller]

Foyer

Cessie needs to take a deep breath after hearing that, being too embarrassed to even reply coherently. Jezebel's feelings about this are probably meet with a wave of awkwardness and comfortableness which might make her realize her mistake.

"...it's me Telly." She finally replies. "...Sorry for... confusing you..."

[UncleWolf]

Foyer

There's a long silence before Telly gives a sigh. Years ago I'd have said the offer was still open, but that's not the case it seems. What's up? Everything okay?

[Shadowcaller]

Foyer

It takes yet another moment before Cessie realize Jezebel was joking about cheatin... this was wrong on so many levels.

Trying to ignore that the sorceress tries to gather her wits about her and form some sort of reply. ...it's a bit complicated right now but I'm not going to make you listen to my personal problems. Instead I had a few questions about you, or Jezebel. I talked to her not too long ago in face. We exchanged a few harsh words but now I just like to understand. I think I have been less then accepting lately. Of course, she still think Jezebel-prime was a lying whore but perhaps another point of view was needed?

[UncleWolf]

Foyer

Go ahead and tell me everything. I don't mind. I'll gladly help give you some insight, but things are different between the two of us from what I've gathered.

[Shadowcaller]

Foyer

Cessie sigh mentally, she rather not tell Jezebel every detail of her and Harnel's life but she guessed she could give her a short summary.

She will tell her how Harnel invite her to the event and how she had got upset once it was revealed Jezebel was behind it. They got into an argument and she left the casino.

Then she meet the other Jezebel which she also got into an argument with, this argument she will tell Telly all about however, every detail about what Jezebel said and did.

It all comes down to how she can't really understand that kind of person or how Harnel could trust her after all she had done to them. I just can't understand either of it anymore. Am I wrong? Or is Harnel just insane?

[UncleWolf]

Foyer

Telly listens to it all and offers an odd question or two to get a better picture of it, but not much more than that. What happened to the trust between you two? I had heard that things had been perfectly happy between you two aside from the incident with corruption.

[Shadowcaller]

Foyer

He asked me to trust him when he invited me and I felt like he betrayed that trust. Cessie answers truthfully. That's why I didn't trust him there, he proved pretty darn well he didn't trust my judgement anyway... She sounds a bit bitter about it really.

[UncleWolf]

Foyer

Were there trust issues before this? I'm sorry, but it doesn't sound like this was the first time. You don't need to tell me the details, just yes or no. She tells her. I mean, my Cessie and I have had the odd fight as well, so maybe I can help?

[Shadowcaller]

Foyer

There is a mental sigh, I would be lying if this was the first time Harnel and I argued. He have done a lot of questionable things before and I think it have left a mark. First time was long before our marriage when he meet a being simply know as 'Libra'. He made a stupid stupid wish... and that was the first time we argued. He's so different then Aegnor in so many ways, I'm not sure I really got used to all his quirks before we got married. Maybe we should have waited a bit?

[UncleWolf]

Foyer

I believe that it might have been too soon, yes. She admits after a long pause. My love and I knew each other for a very long time before we got together. But that doesn't mean it's bad. Just harder. Telly tells her, trying to keep her from getting too worried. I think the best thing you should do is take some time to yourself and relax. Tell him to do the same. Just a day or two apart before going out together as a couple.

[Shadowcaller]

Foyer

I don't know Telly, it really depends on when he comes home. I'd rather want to talk to him first in any case, telling him I might have overreacted. He might have had time to talk down now. Or drunk himself into a stupor.

[UncleWolf]

Foyer

You both overreacted, but you are more into the right. He shouldn't have made you leave the event. But either way, you should go for a bit. It's needed, even if you don't want to. Trust me on this. Being apart for a while will make you both feel lonely, but that's the point. It'll help you both realize what you have together.

[Shadowcaller]

Foyer

I don't know... I like to talk to him first and then decide if we should stay away from each other. I already feel calmer anyway. I need to make sure he even comes home after all, who knows what he might run into around here? Cessie replies.

[UncleWolf]

Foyer

Then talk to him before you head out. That said, the choice is yours, so do what you will. I can only advise after all.

[Shadowcaller]

Foyer

I don't really know where I should head, back to Watch I suppose if it comes to that. If he have drunk himself into a stupor however... She sigh again, Well, I need to explain if I should leave the keep for a day or two so he doesn't get worried.

[UncleWolf]

Foyer

Can you contact him mentally like you did to me? Telly asks. I know it isn't ideal, but if nothing else it should work.

[Shadowcaller]

Foyer

I rather want to avoid that for now. Maybe wait a couple of hours? If I just tell him I'm leaving he might take it the wrong way. I like to explain it to him in person so he knows what I mean. The sorceress replies.

[UncleWolf]

Foyer

As I said, up to you. I gave you what I thought to be the best solution. Is there anything else I can help with?

[Halae]

[Aerie]

Kashi may notice notice someone coming closer. It's a green half-dragon, a woman, wearing the same clothes that Harnel left in.

She'll land in the aerie without waking Kashi up if possible, just heading straight for the trap door. she'll stop if Kashi gets in her way though.

[Slii Arhem]

[Aerie]

Kashi may notice notice someone coming closer. It's a green half-dragon, a woman, wearing the same clothes that Harnel left in.

She'll land in the aerie without waking Kashi up if possible, just heading straight for the trap door. she'll stop if Kashi gets in her way though.

Aerie

Kashi takes a deep inhale, recognizing his absentee master's scent even before he wakes up. It smells... different?

A massive bronze tail begins to wag, slapping down on the trapdoor inside and preventing Harnel's speedy escape. A sleepy eye cracks open, peering out into the night at the green woman.

"Snyui? <Hey, you're not Harnel. Why're you here pretty lady?>"

[Halae]

[Aeire]

She shakes her head, "It's me, Kashi, I'm Harnel. Something just happened and I ended up looking like this, alright? We'll get me back to looking normal in no time. I'm sorry for waking you up."

[Slii Arhem]

[Aeire]

She shakes her head, "It's me, Kashi, I'm Harnel. Something just happened and I ended up looking like this, alright? We'll get me back to looking normal in no time. I'm sorry for waking you up."

Aerie

What, this is Harnel? I mean, it kind of looks like him, if you were colourblind and squinted a bit, and the smell is sort of right...

"Snnyyuuuu... <Can I come in with you? It's cold out tonight, and I'll be real quiet and not break anything, I promise.>" Kashi has been rather lonely lately, being forced to stay outside all the time and only allowed in when he can sneak by Kirin to raid the pantry. He doesn't really feel wanted anymore.

At least back in that weird forest all the leaves tasted nice. Here all he has anymore is disapproval and a cold stone roof to lay on.

[Halae]

[Aeirie]

Harnel will go over to Kashi, understanding why he's asking, and will place a hand on the dragon golem's head, "yeah, of course you can come in, Kashi. This is your home too, and it will be as long as you want it to be."

Harnel will then go over to the trap door and open it for Kashi if he wants to come along.