Devil's Deal IC 9: An Affectionate Avalanche

[Archmage1]

Niramour seems to be intrigued, but, like Nephy, continues listening intently.

[PersonMan]

"Well..." Luzille says, deciding to omit the more lascivious tales from those she shares of Lielas' time in Cibdere. At least, until Nephy isn't present. While Cousin Sharo might have some appreciation for the whole picture painted of Lielas by the stories about her, Luzille doubts that Nephy would enjoy hearing 'the story of how one of your parents caused a scandal by sleeping with a visiting foreign noblewoman'.

"She's something of a heroine, of mine," Luzille admits. "The stories of her skill and deeds are more than impressive. And that's even if half of the details are exaggerated," she continues. All true. All unlikely to seem like anything but a summation of the woman's grand martial abilities. Luzille turns to Nephy. "...And now, it turns out that she can boast of an exceptional family as well."

[Hazuki]

Luzille catches a brief glimpse of a glower on Nephy's face.

"Then it would be an honor to have you around when she's around." Momma Sharo beams at Luzille. "And quite fun."

[PersonMan]

Uh oh, Luzille thinks to herself. Let's...avoid that, in the future. And change the subject.

"I'd love to," Luzille replies with a smile, before pausing. "Nephy's been showing us around Garmine," she continues after a pause, as no elegant solutions for moving to another topic come to her mind. "It was a stroke of luck, finding someone who could give us a hand like that - we've all just arrived, so we're not sure where is where yet."

[Hazuki]

"I was about to ask how you'd all met." Momma Sharo leans forward and places her chin on her palm. "Where have you been so far?"

[PersonMan]

"We were doing a favor, for the captain of the ship who brought us to Garmine," Luzille explains. "There was an...unusual survivor we picked up from a floating wreck we passed, who needed to be handled by someone in Garmine. So we found one of the captain's contacts, and sent her message along. A bit after that, we ran into Nephy who was coming to speak to the same person. After that, we went to..." Luzille realizes she never got the tiny woman's name. "To a tiny, seasonal woman, a couple tailors, and a theater."

[Archmage1]

Niramour smiles cheerfully, and chimes in.
"It's certainly been a memorable day so far."

[Raunchel]

"It is such a lovely city.", Nossis adds, shaken from her thoughts about the glories of the stage that she would experience. She would be the great diva, she was certain of it. "I am an actress, and have always been one. And I am utterly grateful to your sweet daughter for guiding us through this unfamiliar place. It has been a truly educating experience."

[Hazuki]

Momma Sharo nods along, listening intently.

[PersonMan]

"And, looking forwards, we're planning on visiting the theater again, to see their performance," Luzille continues. "And if you'd like to come along, we'd be happy to have you," she adds, turned to Nephy to be sure that she knows the duelist is referring to her.

[Hazuki]

"Very well." Nephy nods, after blinking at suddenly being addressed. "I will accompany you to the theater."

[Archmage1]

Niramour smiles broadly at her newest friend, hoping to offer some encouragement and support.
"Wonderful! I was hoping you'd agree! I'm quite sure we'd end up lost, without your help!"

[Hazuki]

Nephy smiles softly and looks away.

"So, who will you be seeing?" Momma Sharo asks, clapping her hands together. "Or, what? Tragedy? Romance?"

[PersonMan]

"It's, uh," Luzille promptly realizes that she has no idea what the play is going to be about. "It'll be a surprise!"

[Archmage1]

Niramour smiles, and nods.
"Somehow, I feel certain that the play will be enjoyable."

[Hazuki]

"Ah, just wait until it's a five hour monologue on the tanning techniques of Eastern Eberron." Momma Sharo steeples her fingers together. "Which does serve some purpose, in convincing the beasts to surrender their hides just to escape."

[Archmage1]

Hm... she probably means animal tanning, but she wasn't specific, so... let's see how she handles this?
With a merry grin, Niramour chimes in, her voice earnest, her expression calm.
"Really? I'd always wondered how they managed tanning. The weather was so often bad when I was there, so how could they manage to find enough sunlight to tan? I know, I know, tanning is really bad for your skin, but to some people, surrendering their skin in an effort to make themselves more beautiful is a perfectly good choice. Perhaps they have some sort of indoor tanning arena? Or something?"

[PersonMan]

Luzille listens, smiling as she realizes what Niramour's doing, then pausing as she continues. The words 'tanning arena' stick in her mind, and she for a moment imagines a wide-open structure in which a pair of contestants face off, staring each other down as they wait for the sun to darken their skin. The absurdity of it brings a wider smile to her face, and she silently concludes that the tiny hair-dying woman would likely emerge victorious.

"I was promised a non-disappointing show," Luzille says after a moment. "And I've yet to meet a woman with arms tattooed onto her that hasn't been trustworthy."

[Hazuki]

Momma Sharo beams at Niramour. "I can't say I've had the opportunity to use such a thing, but I suspect I'd blister without wards." She runs a finger along the pale skin of her hand. "Which would spoil the point, wouldn't it?" She laughs, then raises an eyebrow at Luzille. "You must not've met Army McPaintedbody! Never a more scurrilous scoundrel have I met!"

[Archmage1]

Niramour nods.
"That would be rather uncomfortable, to be sure. I've never thought tanning to be a good idea, since I can't imagine that much sunlight being good for anyone, really."

[Hazuki]

"I suspect you'd think very differently, were you a flower." Momma Sharo smirks.

[Archmage1]

Niramour shakes her head fiercely at Momma Sharo's comment.
"Speaking as someone who did grow flowering plants in the mountains, I don't think I would. Too much sunlight burns plants just as much as it burns people, perhaps more, since plants can't get out of the way."

[PersonMan]

"Scurrilous scoundrel?" Luzille asks, raising an eyebrow. "Should we be prepared for some sort of scandalous performance in the theater?"

[Hazuki]

Momma Sharo winks at Niramour. "That'd depend on the play! I don't think they're prone to anything scandalous, but it might be frightening. That Dazer is an amazing actress. Or liar, depending on your point of view." She chuckles.

[PersonMan]

"Have you seen her perform?" Luzille asks, wondering if they'd stumbled upon Cousin Sharo's favorite drama house without knowing it.

[Hazuki]

"Once or twice." Momma Sharo says, cryptically. "Truth be told, I struggle to sit still."

[PersonMan]

"Does that include carving?" Luzille asks, remembering how she'd been seated as they arrived.

[Raunchel]

"To act is something entirely different from deceiving. This slander has often been repeated, but the truth is that an actress shows something more, while a deceiver takes something away. That difference is everything.", Nossis defends herself, and her competitors.

[Archmage1]

Niramour smiles.
"Regardless, I think we'll have a good time."

[Hazuki]

Momma Sharo smiles kindly at Nossis. "Quite right."