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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Dec 8, 2023 19:50:57 GMT -5
The warmth and the water were soothing to the spirit, relaxing stiff and sore muscles - it was only natural that sleep would come. But even that wasn't meant to last.
Sarne would wake up not long after, with a splash of water to the face.
"Sir! SIR! Wake up, sir! It's not safe to fall asleep here, you know!"
The pixie had tried to wake him up gently - perhaps too gently - before splashing water, but now seemed to feel scandalized by what she had done. She was small enough to stand on his palm, pink and green like a flower, her voice as tiny as herself. She seemed relieved she managed to wake him up.
"Ah! I was getting worried! Mom said people can drown when they fall asleep during the bath... She asked me to see if you were alright! My name is Mishap! What about yours? You're handsome! Are you one of mom's patients? You're not one of the Quills, are you? Those are scary... Except for Allan. Allan sings me songs, and stands up for me when Mischief is being mean. He's nice. Mischief is mean! Mom says we need to get along, but he steals my food... Are you hurt? Some people that come over are hurt... Oh! Mom said she's waiting at the library! You should probably go see her!"
It was clear that the trusting pixie wasn't given many opportunities to speak with people, blurting out as many words and questions as she could, flying around Sarne enthusiastically.
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Dec 8, 2023 21:12:16 GMT -5
Blinking a few times hearing the words from the pixie. Sarne opened his eyes. Sarne felt a bit too relaxed almost drunk as his vision focused in on Mishap. Sarne thought for a moment putting his hand on his face. "Great now flowers are talking to me what was in that soup?" mumbled Sarne. He knew he had been in the water a while his skin now wrinkly from the water.
Sitting slowly up and on the edge of the bath looking over Mishap Sarne put out his hand to let her land on it if she wanted. "So you are an earth pixie and your name is Mishap?" Sarne paused a moment thinking about what the pixie said. "And your mother sent you or something like that?" asked Sarne looking a bit perplexed.
Then Sarne got a look on his face and looked up when Mishap looked in the same direction Sarne with his other hand dropped the washcloth on his lap. Looking back at her he smiled at Mishap. "You are a cute pixie, a pretty flower. So who is your mother?" Sarne questioned Mishap in a polite tone. He was still getting a grasp on what was going on. Sarne knew where he was and how he got there. Sarne was just surprised about Mishap.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Dec 10, 2023 20:46:10 GMT -5
Mishap giggled happily, landing on Sarne's palm. It was easy to trick her, and she didn't even seem to notice what Sarne did, moving on to happily talk once again.
"Ohhhh! Thank you! You are really kind! You really think I'm pretty? Really?"
She even seemed to blush.
"Mother Raven, of course. She said she used to receive guests much more often, but some mean people started to show up and try to bully her... And now, the guests don't come as frequently! She even made the house sprout legs to be in a different place at all times! Mom says I shouldn't talk to strangers that much... So tell me your name, then you won't be a stranger anymore! Right?"
The pixie was adorable, even if a bit naive. No surprise the mischievous raven was her number one bully.
"Mom told me you're an old friend, that came to visit a long time ago... She said last time you had to sleep on the living room because the house was small and she didn't have an extra room! But now you'll have your own bed! But... But you should chose the bed the fartherst from Edgars..... Edgar snores, you know... Loudly. The dormitory is next to the library, I could show you!"
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Dec 11, 2023 13:03:17 GMT -5
Wow, Mishap can talk fast and high-pitched which remined Sarne of a mouse. It just dawned on Sarne that Kamille was Mother Raven to them they all called her mother thought Sarne. That was kinda cute thought Sarne. "I am Ser Sarne Sequoia, Lord of Grey Stone Keep, Captain of the Shadow Wolves Hunters, cute little one. You can call me Sarne," replied Sarne answering Mishap's question.
Sarne gut up slowly still holding his hand out for Mishap and holding the cloth with his other hand now he was more awake and had his senses back. He walked over to the clothing that Kamille lent him. he set Mishap down and threw the shirt on then let the cloth drop with the long shirt being able to cover him then the pants. Sarne finished getting dressed.
Sarne made himself presentable as every correctly brought-up noble would be.
"Mishap, I think you for waking me. You are the loveliest Pixie I have ever met," Sarne said paying the Pixie with a complement. "You can be with me any time you have time or your mother gives you permission of course. Can you show me the way Mishap?" asked Sarne politely and with a slight bow.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Dec 12, 2023 10:07:25 GMT -5
Mishap blushed intensely at Sarne's compliments, going as far as hiding her face in her little hands. "Oh! Ohhhhhhh you think so?! Thank you, Sir... Lorde Sarne.... Sequ... That’s a long name! Can I call you just Sarne? I'm sorry, I'm bad with names..." Mishap jumped and flew around while she waited impatiently for Sarne to get ready, jumping and doing a flip with excitement as he asked to be taken back to the library. She tried to grab his hand to lead him back, talking nonstop. "Mother tells me I shouldn’t annoy people... But she doesn’t let me out as much as Mischief! And Mischief, he... he does a lot of mischievous things! It's not fair! He steals from people sometimes, you know? Don’t tell mother I told you this... His nest is filled with treasures he collects..." As they came back to the library, it became clear that Kamille was talking to someone else. A coarse, almost melodic male voice with a deep gravitas as punctuated by Kamille's voice. They both stood by the fireplace, and she had a thoughtful expression. The gentleman by her side was elegant, with a long coat, a hat and a cane. When they turned to see the newcomers, it became evident his face was painted in the shape of a skull. Although sometimes, depending on how the light hit him, it didn’t look like just some painting...
His eyes seemed to be the same deep blue hue as the Witch's. "Sarne! I was starting to get worried about you... I wanted you to meet Mr. Étienne. His expertise might be able to help you recover your memories." "Enchanté, Lord Sarne. I'm Mr. Étienne Verlithax, old voodoo king of the plains, Hexmancer and Witchdoctor. 'Tis little lady seems to think my knowledge will benefit ya... For a fair price, 'f course." "This is not time for this, Étienne..." "Why not? 'Tis the perfect time, actually! Keep yer pretty nose out o' my business, an' I will keep my nose outta yer business and why ye bringing pretty single men to the house alone!" "It's a bit too late for you to give me The Talk, old man." By the way they tried to embarrass each other, it was clear they were related. And by the way that Étienne's image flickered and seemed to be somewhat transparent, it was clear the gentleman was a ghost. He acknowledged Sarne's presence with a touch to the hat.
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Dec 12, 2023 12:49:56 GMT -5
On the way to the library, Sarne did let Mishap try to let her have his hand more like a finger to lead the way. Sarne explained that Mishap could call him Sarne and that she would give a little gift later if she was good.
Srane returns a nod to Mr. Étienne. Sarne turned to Mishap "Thank you for showing me the way we can talk later cute little one." Sarne said to Mishap. Knowing better not to wait for a long reply Sarne walked into the room giving a slight bow to Kamille first.
"I am sorry if I worried you," replied Sarne to Kamille. Then turned to Mr. Étienne. "Pleased to meet you, Mr. Étienne." Sarne said to him. There was no hiding Sarne was being cautious borderline untrusting.
"Mr. Étienne, I assure you Lady Kamille has nothing but honorable intentions. As for me, Lady Kamille is a close friend and she has followers and retainers everywhere watching me. I was just escorted by one of them. I would like it if you don't call her virtue into question around me. Mr. Étienne even if you are a ghost," explained Sarne politely but firmly in what he said with a smile. Sarne was not sure if it was his place but he would not stand by and let a friend be talked to in that way.
"Lady Kamille, I am sorry if I overstepped but I could not let it go," apologized Sarne. "Mr. Étienne, How can you help?" Sarne asked politely and with respect in his speech.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Dec 20, 2023 19:54:27 GMT -5
Kamille seemed about to say something, but stopped as to not interrupt Sarne. It seemed to surprise her that Sarne would confidantly talk back to Étienne in a way no one had yet to do. Despite being just a ghost, an echo of what he once was, Étienne had the posture and demeanor of someone important.
He seemed to find Sarne's words amusing. At least he seemed to share another trait with the Witch, as his anger was not something so easily summoned. Instead, he gave him a soft chuckle. Then, he momentarily turned to Kamille.
"I see ya found a knight in shinning armor, huh! Quite a change from yer Dark Lord! Ya shoulda met Mama Mauve, if ya hadn't already... I'm pretty sure ya would get along - woman could tie water drops! Tied me in, HA! And dontcha look at me like that - ya don't even have the decency to blush!"
"I think we should bring the subject back to what we're here for, old man."
It looked like their back and forth was pretty regular at this point, like one would expect from people that felt close. Taking his attention back to Sarne, the ghost walked over to him as if to take a closer look, inspecting him. Despite not making a sound as he moved, the scent of tobacco and cognac followed him anywhere.
"I see yer not shy, huh? Wont'cha tell Papa Étienne all that ya can so that we can figure out what to do next?"
Kamille went to Sarne and placed a hand to his arm, inviting him to sit on the couch.
"I'm sorry about all of this, but Étienne sure is knowledgeable in his field. He's one of my ancestors... allegedly. If your condition is caused by some kind of spell or curse or hex, between the both of us we should be able to figure it out. Don't mind all the rubish he might say in between..."
"Oy! Dontcha talk as if I'm not here!"
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Dec 22, 2023 1:29:26 GMT -5
Sitting down on the couch Sarne cracked a smile to Kamille. "I did not understand what was going on. I do thank you for helping me, Mr. Étienne," said Sarne politely. With all this talking Sarne was getting a little bit lost in it all. Kamille has summoned some spirits Sarne was not used to this exactly. Well, not in this way. His mother summoned spirits of light never from the dead. and it was an evil thing to do. But there was a lot that Sarne was taught and now Sarne realized things are not so black and white.
"What I can tell you," Sarne thought. "I was taken one year and one day ago. All I can remember is a rose garden and bright light. Even at night, there was a light glow. Even parts of my past are missing all clouded in a haze. The last thing I remember is waking up in the Moonveil Forest." Sarne started to fight a swell of emotions. "This smell of the roses on me. I remember a Lady talking To me but she was the only one I ever saw." Sarne started to explain.
"My family has lots of secrets that I was not to know." Sarne said pausing for a moment. "I know my family goes back a thousand years or even more. The Lady reminded me of a Fae or Fairy maybe an Elf one of the High status and nobility. I was being held in a rose garden with large roses surrounded by mist. I think no matter how far or long I walked I just ended up back there. It was never cold always warm that soft light," described Sarne trying to remember.
Beads of sweat started to form on his forehead as Sarne was trying to remember. He put his head in his hands "It is just so hard to remember." Sarne said looking a bit fatigued now.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Jan 4, 2024 11:04:02 GMT -5
It was clear that Sarne was tired, and she knew that nothing of use would come from pressing for information right now. The mention of fae made her raise an eyebrow. All pointed to this being a bit more complicated than it looked at first glance.
Regardless, she gently touched his arm as she rose, making a gesture to indicate the dormitory.
"Your journey was a long one. How about you recover completely before we start digging deeper. I promise I won't have you sleeping outside this time."
The house was, indeed, much different from last time. The dormitory had two rows of single beds, most of them seemingly unused - this was probably the room the Black Quills used to sleep, even if it was empty at the moment. If Sarne agreed to rest as she suggested, she would lead him there.
"We'll understand what it all means. This lady you saw, the rose garden... But I suppose we won't have much progress with a tired mind."
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Jan 5, 2024 20:07:55 GMT -5
Sarne looked back at Kamille and then at Mr. Étienne. Sarne shook his head. "It's not sleep," stated Sarne looking more frustrated. "Whatever they did not me. It drains me every time I try to remember things or even do certain things. What is exactly doing it to me I don't know." Sarne continued to describe what was going on.
"I can deal with the memory loss but this fatigue is killing me. I can not have this as I investigate everything and try to find my family's killers," explained Sarne. He was angry now more than anything. I even tried Remove Condition with Light Domain. I have gotten stronger with Light Domain. I guess not strong enough," said Sarne now looking up at Mr. Étienne.
"Kamille says you are a Master at figuring out hexes or curses Mr. Étienne. Can really you help?" asked Sarne now sounding discouraged and desperate. "I do not care about the cost just please help me," Sarne requested respectfully.Sarne was beside him self at this point. He had never felt this way. This was a humbling experience for Sarne. He felt so desperate at the momint. Sarne hated that feeling and was now getting angry with him self sounding so pathetic.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Jan 16, 2024 4:30:03 GMT -5
Well, that changed things a bit... If his tiredness was the effect of a spell to prevent him from uncovering the truth, that would make things difficult... but not impossible.
Étienne looked thoughtful for a moment.
"Ye, I can figure it out possibly... But we need to collect mor' information 'bout it. If tis caused by a fairy, it gets complicated... Fae magic is... Whimsical."
And he knew a great deal about it, so they probably could have some results with more information.
"Ya said yer family has many secrets eh? Perhaps its time to dig. Tis what happen when past don't get resolved, it fucks up yer future."
Kamille had been quiet for a moment, clearly pondering over the situation. Sarne couldn't handle that tiredness with a spell, and while she might give it a try, she doubted she would get other result.
"Is this tiredness you get really bad? I mean... Have you fainted already because of it? Because that might be a good way to tell whether you're getting close to finding out what is all of this."
If it was that simple...
"For the moment, perhaps I could try and see this images you get for myself, so I can have a referrence when I start my research. I doubt we will get much from sitting here. Say... I have a way of entering your dreams, Sarne. Would you let me do this? I can see this things you mentioned and take my own conclusions."
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Jan 22, 2024 16:43:56 GMT -5
Looking a bit skeptical, Sarne thought for a moment. "Is this dangerous?" asked Sarne. He was not sure about someone walking around in his mind or dreams. Sarne had heard of it being done but had never seen it himself. How powerful is Kamille. She can go into people's dreams. Looking at Mr. Étienne Sarne did not want him running around in his head.
"If it is Kamille she can enter my dreams if this will help. what must I do to prepare myself?" Ask Sarne sounding uneasy. "I just want to understand what is happening and how to stop it." said Sarne to Kamille and Mr. Étienne "I am at your mercy and that is a feeling I am not used to," commented Sarne looking at the two.
Sarne took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Sarne smiled "Let us do this. What is the worst that could happen? I lose my mind." Sarne joked. with a slight chuckle. Sarne looked to have confidence now and a new focus.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Feb 26, 2024 7:50:10 GMT -5
Would she say she never tried that spell before? Of course she wouldn’t. But she'd been dying to try it out. Étienne seemed amused by the fact that Sarne didn’t want him on his head.
"Heh! I get it, I get it - of course I would too prefer a pretty lass instead of an old fart like me!"
"Give him a break, Étienne..."
But still, Sarne's discomfort was clear. The Witch put a reassuring hand to his arm.
"All you need to do is fall asleep, leave the rest to me. I'll go make you another tea, and while I do that you can think if you really want to do it. Don’t worry, I won't be mad if you don’t want to. And I will imediatelly get out if you ask me to. I promise."
With that reassurance, she stood up and directed Sarne to the dormitory, where he could chose where to sleep. Three beds looked like they already had asigned owners, presumably people who worked for her. A gesture was enough to make Étienne also retreat and leave Sarne to his own thoughts.
In a matter of moments Kamille would come back with his tea, but leave soon after to give the man some peace.
Aome peace before the storm, more likely.
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Feb 26, 2024 14:18:59 GMT -5
Sarne looked out the window and then at his tea taking a sip Sarne could tell it had different roots and spices with a touch of flowers. With a sigh, Sarne wondered about what he was doing and whether was it the right thing to do. Did matter did he wanted to take responsibility for the Nobility of his family title? The land of his heritage the people the direct subject to the King.
Yes everyone was subject to the King but he would have to pledge his allegiance in a way he was not comfortable with. His family was always a guardian of the people first then the land then the King. It had been that way for 800 years as far as Sarne knew it. Taking more sips of his tea Sarne sat back some. Now alone with no guidance, Sarne would have to find his way and take what he was taught seeking counsel from the people Sarne knew around him.
Sarne finished his tea and laid back looking at the far wall driving away into sleep thinking about all that had happened. Drifting back to a room a study in his Grandfather's keep. Sitting in a chair looking at all the books on the wall them something got his attention a familiar prescients.
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Post by Lady Kamille Verlithax on Mar 21, 2024 4:44:03 GMT -5
The warmth craddled Sarne into a deep slumber in no time, the comfort and safety os the Witch's house certainly playing a part in it. And, of course, the tea. The Witch herself would only come when she was sure he was deep asleep, trying to be as quiet as possible. Taking a stool next to the bed, she took a deep breath. It would be the first time she cast that spell, and as much as she was excited, she didn't really know what to expect.
The weaving itself was not the problem, and a few whispers and gestures took her there [1]. When she touched Sarne's forearm, she felt her consciousness being pulled away, to a library that she'd never been before, and yet... It felt familiar.
It felt familiar, because that's what Sarne felt. Kamille was not sure how much of that would be known for the young lord, but she was getting glimpses of his feelings and thoughts through the spell. There were some conflicting feelings regarding duty and family, and she wondered those didn't surprise her.
She chuckled, and suddenly realized she had made herself show up at the library as well. On her regular lace and leather attire, Kamille finally approached, taking a small step to the side to see the books that Sarne was looking at.
"This is a great collection... Did you bring me here only to have me envious?"
[1]Cyran's Dream Walker
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