(I play a character named Vella ((In Imperian)), and she has three Akrabi children she is introducing, for the first time, to Lyrith, her father. Any actions the Akrabi children perform are really cast as illusions with my bardess' talent.)
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Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "How is all?"
You give a trillingly melodic laugh.
A soft 'meep' squeaks behind Vella, followed by two childish giggles.
You say, "Just fine, Dad, trying to get into Khandava now."
Comprehension flashes across Lyrith's face.
An Akrabi child's head pokes out behind Vella's left side and his sisters peek out behind their mother's right.
You say to Lyrith, "Save me from them."
Vella grins a bit, her mouthparts moving as she speaks.
Lyrith's ears prick up suddenly.
Rigal leaps out from behind his mother, hunching up and baring the undeveloped stinger at the end of his tail.
You roll your eyes.
Lyrith's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
The two little Akrabi girls behind Vella raise their claw-like hands to their mouths and giggle.
You say, "Rigal. This is your Grandfather."
You say, "Be nice."
Vella 's tone is warning as she peers down at the hunched up child.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Ah, well they haven't seen me before..."
Lyrith chuckles long and heartily.
Rigal's tail waves back and forth in menacing fashion as he approaches you cautiously, his bright eyes studying you intently.
Vella reaches out and grabs Rigal's tail before he attempts to strike.
You say, "Rigal!"
The small boy squeaks and feigns death, slumping in his mother's grasp.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Lots of work, I see."
The form of Lyrith's lips twists into a feral grin, tiny wolven fangs glinting slightly in the light.
The two Akrabi girls leap out and pounce the stilled body of their brother. They all tumble down in gales of laughter.
You nod slowly.
Vella rubs her temples.
You say, "Children."
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Well, we all were at once point."
The laughter continues as the three tickle and poke each other with their stingers, the boy more than most.
Lyrith tenderly strokes your cheek.
You snuggle up close to Lyrith, smiling happily.
You wrap your tail around Lyrith affectionately, pulling him close.
Lyra tumbles off of her brother after he soundly shoves her away with his clawlike foot.
Saphira takes advantage of the moment and tortures Rigal with more tickling.
Lyrith's eyes sparkle with amusement.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "I wish I had that kind of energy anymore!"
Finished with the playtime, Lyra wraps her tail around her and begins to suck her thumb, staring up at you with the same bright, curious eyes of her brother.
You say, "I don't, that's for certain."
Vella stares down at Lyra.
You say, "Yes?"
Lyra shyly clicks softly, once, as she peers up at you.
Your eyes twinkle enchantingly.
You say, "Say Gran-d-pa."
Rigal locks Saphira's arms and begins tickling her. As she squeals, her throat makes an odd protest of clicks and snaps.
It is the 18th day of Naturalis, in the year 542 AD.
Lyra shyly lowers her median eyes, her tiny ones set back into her face still peer upwards.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel smiles brightly down at the children.
The little Akrabi girl takes a big breath and clears her throat. She tugs at Vella.
Vella kneels down, bending her head towards the child.
Lyra's tail reaches out and grabs Vella's arm, drawing her closer.
Vella nods at Lyra.
Lyra gives a high-pitched, joyous chirping and jumps on your leg, wrapping her arms around you as she proclaims,"Gran-pa!"
You smile wryly, quite clearly amused.
Lyrith beams broadly.
Rigal looks up at Lyra, briefly pushing Saphira away. Saphira brushes her face off and peers up at you both, brown eyes curious and alert.
The other two Akrabi children leap towards you, also clinging to your legs, three tails all together seeking to wrap themselves about your legs.
You say, "Oh dear."
You say to Lyrith, "I told them you have the 'c' word."
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel keeps his balance, smiling brightly.
Lyrith's ears prick up in response to you.
"Ma said you have candy, Granpa," Rigal grins, his pincers showing. He begins probing your pockets.
You say, "Rigal!"
Shy Lyra looks up thoughtfully, and begins sucking her thumb again.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Ahh. So I do..."
Saphira wags her tail contently. "Do you really, Granpa?"
You say, "Like they don't get enough."
You give a pained sigh.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "I might, but only if your mother says it's okay for you to have it."
Lyrith's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
You give a mischievous grin.
All three faces of the children shine as they ask in unison,"Pleaeeeeese?"
You say, "How can I resist?"
Lyrith utters a deep, rumbling laugh.
Vella gives them an approving nod, her tail wrapping around her ankle.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Well, then..."
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel dips his hands into his cloak, withdrawing
three brightly wrapped candies. He begins to juggle them deftly while humming a
lively melody.
Little Lyra watches intently, her eyes following the pieces of candy as she loudly sucks her thumb.
Saphira scrunches up her face, ready to burst with excitement as she watches. Her tiny fists clench up.
Rigal wrinkles his nose a bit and prepares to sting the juggled candy with his ungraceful tail.
Vella gently taps Rigal on the shoulder. The boy loosens up and glares at his mother.
Vella whispers something to Rigal.
feign Rigal rolls his eyes unceremoniously.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel grins broadly as he continues juggling the
candy, the lightning glinting off the wrappers in vibrant violet, green, and
gold colours. He winks at the children, tossing the pieces higher into the air
before catching them and ceasing the juggling.
Lyrith chuckles long and heartily.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Been a while since I did that."
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel crouches down and presents the candy to the
children.
The children laugh, their voices still high-pitched and rolling.
The three young Akrabis crowd you with pleading hands, wagging tails and smiling faces.
You smile proudly.
You say, "Why Dad, I never saw that trick."
Your eyes sparkle with amusement.
You say, in Akrabi, "Say please, children."
Lyrith's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
The children nod, each asking,"Please?" Lyra pauses a moment, studying her brother and sister before asking quietly and politely.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Well, I will admit it's the first time I have used candy for it..."
Your eyes sparkle with amusement.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Each of you may have one of these. Go ahead and take them!"
Lyrith grins mischievously.
Rigal beams as he takes his piece of candy.
Saphira eagerly accepts hers, but Lyra holds back, blushing.
Vella gently urges Lyra, smiling at the quiet girl.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "It's okay sweetling. You can take it."
Lyra blushes again, tail wrapping around her delicate ankle. She reaches out with her free hand to accept the candy.
Rigal nearly swallows his candy whole, coughing a little and receiving an icy, motherly glare from Vella.
Saphira chews on her candy thoughtfully, twirling the wrapper inbetween her clawlike fingers.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Ah, careful there."
Lyrith whispers to you, "I used to do that ALL the time."
You say, "I swear, he needs his dad around so that he can be caught ...wolfing down his food..."
Vella peers at Rigal. The boy only gives a sheepish grin.
Lyra carefully peels off the wrapper from her candy, neatly folding the wrapper and setting it aside.
Rigal takes Saphira's hand and yanks her away to play.
The segments of your tail click faintly as it sways behind you.
After carefully breaking off a piece of her candy, Lyra flashes a winsome smile at you and pops the piece into her mouth.
You whisper to Lyrith, "I bet he got that from you then, Dad."
You give a mischievous grin.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel beams proudly down at Lyra.
Vella pats Lyra's head fondly.
Lyrith gives you a nod of acknowledgement.
Lyra gives another smile, this time her mouthparts are dyed the blue of the candy.
You giggle happily.
The form of Lyrith's lips twists into a feral grin, tiny wolven fangs glinting slightly in the light.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "I definitely need to spend more time around them... Our family needs to reunite more for sure."
You nod your acknowledgement of Lyrith.
Lyra finishes her candy and skips off to play with her siblings, sucking her thumb as she goes.
You say, "They were born here in Khandava."
You nod sagely.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "It's a beautiful place for that."
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "You know, I already feel more at ease in the last month than I ever did in the prior several decades living up
north..."
You flash Lyrith a joyous smile.
You say, "I'm glad. I like it out here. The fishing's nice, too."
You nod sagely.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "I was guilty of one of the things that Father is against by not moving sooner. I let my life become too static
and stagnant. And I love the fishing out this way too!"
Lyrith giggles happily.
The three Akrabi children sneak around Owlmaster Adael's legs and play under his desk.
Owlmaster Adael just grins a bit and turns back to his work.
You grin and nod.
You say, "I'll have to take the kids fishing sometime soon."
You say, "Maybe Rigal could go out with you sometime, fishing in the stream?"
You tilt your head curiously.
Lyrith's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "That would be nice at some point for sure."
Saphira thwaps Rigal on the head as he reaches for a tailfeather of one of the owls.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "It's a nice way to relax and have fun. I do it more than hunting."
You say, "He is a bit of a troublemaker, that's for sure."
You give a pained sigh.
Lyra studies one of the owls, blinking silently back at it as it blinks silently at her.
You lean comfortably against Lyrith.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Ah, well... all kids have their stages for that."
You grin and nod.
You say, "I wasn't troublesome, was I, Dad?"
You snuggle up close to Lyrith, smiling happily.
Lyrith shakes his head.
You beam broadly.
The segments of your tail click faintly as it sways behind you.
You wrap your tail around Lyrith affectionately, pulling him close.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Not overly so, definitely."
Lyrith tilts his head back and looks up at the sky.
You say, "Children, it's time to go, tell your grandfather goodbye."
You say, in Akrabi, "And be nice about it."
Lyrith's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.
Lyra pauses, turning her head as her mother speaks. She shyly approaches you, tail firmly wrapped around her ankle.
Rigal crashes into you, bearhugging your knee as he thanks you, in Akrabi, for the candy.
Lyrith grins mischievously.
Not to be outdone, Saphira skips towards you, tail bobbing as she copies her brother and wraps her little arms around your other leg.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "So adorable. I hope I get to see you all again soon!"
"Thanks Granpa!" Saphira chimes, eyes sparkling.
Lyra lifts her hand to wave in delicate motion.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "You are welcome!"
Vella gathers up the children, gently prying them from your leg.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel gives Lyra a little wink.
Rigal clings to his mother's side, tail attempting to strike Saphira, who clambers up Vella's other side.
Vella gathers Lyra in her arms.
Lyra reaches out towards you with open hands and a wet thumb for a hug.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel moves in to give Lyra a nice big hug.
Lyra chitters happily and quietly in your ear as she hugs you tightly about the neck.
Releasing you, Lyra snuggles up next to her mother in a tight curl.
You give Lyrith a peck on the cheek.
You beam broadly.
Lyrith's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "Take care."
You say, "I was glad you got to meet the children, Dad."
Lyrith Da'Saison, Eye of the Wheel says, "I am too."
You say, "I'll be back another time soon to see if we got into Khandava."
Lyrith nods his head.
"Good!" Lyrith enthuses.
Vella hugs you with her free arm.
You wrap your tail around Lyrith affectionately, pulling him close.
Lyrith gives you a compassionate hug.
You grow still and begin to silently pray for preservation of your soul while
you are out of the land.
All of the Akrabi children wave at you.
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