[ Yes she knew what you were going to ask. She'll just smile warmly back at you, but Ember rather likes her perch so the dragon isn't moving one inch, except to regain her balance. ]
You could say that, yes. Ember is my charge. I don't believe I've seen her take a liking to a stranger quite this fast before, however.
That's a relief. She has a tendency to start trouble with the wrong crowds. She's been around people a lot, but I'm actually surprised she's not afraid of them, given the circumstances of her birth...
Ah, I'm from San d'Oria. I lived there all my life up until a few years ago when I started traveling. And yourself...?
[Poor girl, it didn't sound too good. He gave her another scritch for good measure, still admiring her wing-span and calculating their mechanics so he could be inspired for a new airship design!]
Hmmm can't say I heard'a that place, must be'a 'nother one of them other universes 'er somethin'.
Ah, well, I do my best to take care of her. [ Meaning if you so much as threaten a single scale on Ember's hide she will not hesitate to pick a fight with you, but that counts too, doesn't it?
Oooh, Ember sees that jerkey. She wants some! Sniff sniff. Yoink. Nibble nibble nibble. ]
[ Gulp. That was yummy! Nudging you now. Do you have any more? I want food! Melusine's crosses her arms, a bit disappointed. ]
Mind your manners, Ember. Would you act that way around Sir Rahal?
[ ...no? Ember sulks a little, but Melusine laughs it off. ]
Don't worry, I'm not angry. [ Aaand turning to Cid ] Really? I hardly would have expected-- I'm actually fond of Chamomile tea myself. My mother always liked it.
[ Melusine is a patient woman, so she takes her seat - removing her gauntlets and stuffing them in her back pouch - while Ember flutters onto the chair as her perch. ]
Oh, it's perfectly fine! My family never had any, anyway, so I always had it normal.
[ Ember will be peering your way from her new perch, though, Cid. Papa, whacha doin? I smell lots of stuff. Is that tea? ]
[Aw lady! If he weren't such a hardass, he could kiss you for saying that!]
Au naturel is the way tea should be anyhow!
[He gets to brew'n always having his water near a boil. Tea in the morning, tea in the evening, tea at super time! He returns from the tiny kitchen-aid he'd built on the counter and set down a cup for her, one for himself, and grabs a bowl of water for Ember too.]
Kinna has it's own lil' magic when untainted, ya know?
[ She'd be quite flattered if you did...although Melusine is quite clumsy so she'd stutter for ever and ever and ever and-- ]
Yes, I agree. My mother always claimed it ruined the flavor.
[ Oh yay! Ember was thirsty. She balances caaarefuly on her perch and starts lapping up water by the time Melusine is picking up her cup, with a quick bow of politeness. ]
She also said it was a favorite of my father's. I suppose that's why she favored it.
That's some pretty good taste, guess I got it from my pappy too.
[His old man had liked his own attitude like he liked his tea, harsh, bitter, and hot tempered. He supposed the mellow parts of his personality he got from his Ma.]
Yes. My mother and stepfather still live in San d'Oria. I don't see them unless I visit the kingdom, which unfortunately isn't very often, but I do hear from them.
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Awr it's kinna cute.
We-ell hey there cuz!
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Raoh?
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C'mere, c'mon we're bros! Lemme get good a looksy at ya.
[The pilot holds out his arm, totally fascinated by this little dude here's probably related to by a huge generation gap.]
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[He gives the lil' guy a tickle behind it's frilly ear.]
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Also, there's an elf standing behind you, Cid. ]
I think she likes you.
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Kssh!
Whoa! How the Hell did you...
[PERSON IN MY PAD AND....... EARS!
K. That's a new one.]
OH uh, this lil' guy.. uh.. gal's, your's?
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[ Yes she knew what you were going to ask. She'll just smile warmly back at you, but Ember rather likes her perch so the dragon isn't moving one inch, except to regain her balance. ]
You could say that, yes. Ember is my charge. I don't believe I've seen her take a liking to a stranger quite this fast before, however.
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[He gives his temple a scratch under his goggles, keeping his other arm straight for the sweet girl to keep her perch... That's like 5 stories...]
You're a Dragoon aren't ya!
[Well shit, he'd never thought he's see that day he met another one!]
Heh, might be 'cause we're probly related, as @#$%'d up as that sounds.
*punts the notifs that died*
As a matter of fact, sir, I am.
Ah...perhaps? She's been wary of strangers since she was born. Normally she won't go too close to someone.
[ Ember will be giving you a big dragon smile now, Cid. Daddy? Aaand nudging your cheek with her nose. ]
WHY ARE YOU NOT IN THIS GAME, COME BE HIS WIFE!
Well, I always been pretty good with the scaleys. Kinna a kindred spirit type'a thing.
[The pilot approaches with his hand outstretched to shake her's.]
Cid Highwind's the name! What's yours?
OH MAN I WISH SHE COULD DX
Aaand the elf shakes his hand politely. After pulling off one of her gauntlets, of course. ]
Melusine B Ciatel. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mister Highwind.
[ She and Ember both bow politely. At the same time. ]
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[Oh Hell, another name that was like a tongue-twister!]
Can I jes' call ya Mel?
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[ Ember tilts her head...then nudges Cid again. Melusine shakes her head. ]
I can't go five seconds without her trying to fly off somewhere. I hope she hasn't caused you any trouble, sir.
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[Seriously he's so freak'n enamored with Ember he could squeal like a schoolgirl.]
The Wyverns back home are a lil' too ornery to think'a taming like this, she's a sweetypie.
Where you hail from anyway?
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Ah, I'm from San d'Oria. I lived there all my life up until a few years ago when I started traveling. And yourself...?
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[Poor girl, it didn't sound too good. He gave her another scritch for good measure, still admiring her wing-span and calculating their mechanics so he could be inspired for a new airship design!]
Hmmm can't say I heard'a that place, must be'a 'nother one of them other universes 'er somethin'.
I'm from Rocket Town, myself, on the planet Gaia.
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[ Yay scritch scritch. Ember purrrrs. ]
Rocket Town? I see. That's an interesting name for a city.
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@#$%'n bitch cowards, pick'n on a cute girl like this! I take you probly saved her too, huh?
As for Rocket Town, well hey I named it, thought it was pretty practical! It's a lil' town, with a goddamn Rocket inside it!
[He seemed pretty damn proud of it too!]
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[ And then she frowns somberly. ]
Barely. I managed to bring her to the cathedral in time for help, but who knows what would have happened otherwise...
[ Ember senses your distress, Papa. Nuuuuuuudge. ]
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Hey that's a real awesome thing you did there. Heck look'at her! She's as sleek as quicksilver now!
[He pats himself down, digging in his pocket, before he pulls out a piece of beef jerk.]
I hope you ain't no vegetarian.
[He waggles the strip in front of Ember.]
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Ah, well, I do my best to take care of her. [ Meaning if you so much as threaten a single scale on Ember's hide she will not hesitate to pick a fight with you, but that counts too, doesn't it?
Oooh, Ember sees that jerkey. She wants some! Sniff sniff. Yoink. Nibble nibble nibble. ]
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[Hell this rough'n it stuff was no prob for him! After burning himself a few dozen times he got around to cooking meat without it tasting like death!]
Hey well, while you're here, you want some tea? I got every kind under the rainbow!
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Mind your manners, Ember. Would you act that way around Sir Rahal?
[ ...no? Ember sulks a little, but Melusine laughs it off. ]
Don't worry, I'm not angry. [ Aaand turning to Cid ] Really?
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[He walks over to his table and pulls out a chair.]
Here you prop yourself here, girly.
[Offering the top of the chair for Ember to sit on, and pushing one of the heavy books onto the seat to keep it steady for her.]
Right chamomile, I got that! Sorry I ain't got no sugar or cream or any o'that crap.
[It ruins the flavor anyway! He then went and grabbed his stool from his blue-print desk and slid it over to the table for Mel.]
Jes' gimme a sec.
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Oh, it's perfectly fine! My family never had any, anyway, so I always had it normal.
[ Ember will be peering your way from her new perch, though, Cid. Papa, whacha doin? I smell lots of stuff. Is that tea? ]
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Au naturel is the way tea should be anyhow!
[He gets to brew'n always having his water near a boil. Tea in the morning, tea in the evening, tea at super time! He returns from the tiny kitchen-aid he'd built on the counter and set down a cup for her, one for himself, and grabs a bowl of water for Ember too.]
Kinna has it's own lil' magic when untainted, ya know?
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Yes, I agree. My mother always claimed it ruined the flavor.
[ Oh yay! Ember was thirsty. She balances caaarefuly on her perch and starts lapping up water by the time Melusine is picking up her cup, with a quick bow of politeness. ]
She also said it was a favorite of my father's. I suppose that's why she favored it.
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[His old man had liked his own attitude like he liked his tea, harsh, bitter, and hot tempered. He supposed the mellow parts of his personality he got from his Ma.]
You got family back home?
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Yes. My mother and stepfather still live in San d'Oria. I don't see them unless I visit the kingdom, which unfortunately isn't very often, but I do hear from them.
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Well you sure chose right! I'm the best there is!
...Wait what're on-about "character"? I'm not in any play, I jus' fall asleep in 'em!
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Cid is that you?
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Goddamn girly, where you been at?
I thought I'd be surrounded by these idjits forever!
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How about you? What's been happening in this strange place?
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Same'ol shit here. People whine'n n' dy'n. You're better off back home!
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Buncha puke-faced monsters run'n 'round like they own the damn place! Keeps me busy when I'm not try'n to build a ship to fly my ass outta' here.
If you're really here and ain't dream'n, you best get your keester inside!
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Right. I will.
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Wanna describe yer surroundings? I can come get'cha if ya want.
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I'll be fine, don't you worry about me. I can hold my own.
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