"Nipper" | Juniper, Sibeal, Illadyn, Aolyn, Eodrynn
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019
Sibéal collapsed with her back against the wall. Sobs shook her shoulders. Eileen was dead. She forced her hands away from her face and stared at them. Blood still clung to them, sticky, warm...
Her hands began to shake, but she forced herself to regain composure as a door opened into the small surgery chamber.
"I beg your pardon Miss Sibéal..."
"Yes, Darya." *She turned and faced the door, trying to ignore the sheet that was gingerly stretch across from on the table. "How is the baby?"
Darya: "She is doing well. All signs point to complete health despite..." glances to the side, a tear trailing down her cheek. "despite the circumstances."
Sibéal: Nods "Thank you, Darya." Hesitates "Darya, may I ask one more favor of you?"
Darya nods.
Sibéal: "Please, find the Viridians and ask them to meet me in my chambers. Tell them to come in haste but discreetly so as not to put people on alert."
Darya: "Yes, Ma'am." Starts to leave.
Sibéal: "And please seek them as quietly as possible. The fewer that know what has occurred, the better."
Darya: "Yes'm." And off she goes in search of the Viridians, the siblings, the protectors of Maire Glaise.
Sibeal has a sitting area, book space, desk, bed, fireplace, and etc. It has accents of blue and gold for her decor. It has a fair amount of space and is private.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Fifteen minutes later, the door opened softly. Three tall figures strode into the room, dressed in blue, dark hair falling over silver scaled skin, their wings tucked behind them. Iladyn, the oldest, stepped forward bowed low and his two sisters behind him did also. "What is it that troubles you, Lady Sibéal?" Iladyn asked, his voice soft. The youngest sister, Eodrynn, shut the door behind her. Concern shown in their eyes.
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal took a deep breath and managed to remain composed. "We have had an incident. Involving Lady Eileen and her husband." Tells the whole story up 'til present time but hasn't told why she sent for them.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 They listened in silence, nodding now and then in understanding.
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Nichole's mother was stabbed trying to save her husband. Hid Nichole. Left for dead. That's pretty much it. Nicole's mother was a fairly good healer before she went into hiding.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Eodrynn: "Do you wish us to pursue these murderers?" Says calmly. Idalyn: Holds up a hand for her to stay silent. Lowers it. "This is grievous, Lady Sibéal. What may we do?"
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal: "It's not as simple as that. It goes against who we are to kill... even for... a tragedy such as this." Breathes in through her nose then sighs. "I've spoken with [insert prominent healer of the counsels] name and we have agreed. With Nichole already showing signs of being one of the gifted healers... we can't risk the pirates returning to take them." Voice breaks. "It was--" Swallows hard. "It was her mother's last wish that we protect both of her children from harm and from their father's past. If he returns we will hide him as well. "Nichole, though she has some darker features can still be relatively hidden amongst us. The baby though... has too many dark features including the eyes. "Takes a breath. "What I ask is..." Looks each one in the eye. "Would you take this child and raise her in the mountains. As I said, I spoke with (insert name) and we both agree that this could solve two problems in one. We've had growing concern over the safety of our silver lake, along with the borders of our mountains and forests being populated without consent. "We ask that you would take over border patrols... and... -- and raise this child as your own."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Aolyn's eyes widen, happily. Eodrynn blinks and Iladyn nods in understanding. "We are honored," he says, taking the news in stride.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 "Long have we been concerned that our borders were not watched. Though the peace treaty still holds, we will gladly do what we can to preserve its integrity. And as for the child--" Iladyn hesitates a little, but manages to push through. "We will guard her." Aolyn steps forward, her voice gentle. "May I see her, my lady?"
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 "Yes." Nods to Darya, who silently leaves the room to fetch the baby.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Eodrynn: Watching Sibéal closely. "Forgive me, Lady Sibéal, but may I ask...might it not be healthy for the family to be separated such? I understand it is for their safety, but as you say...Maire Gliase code..."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal: Sighs. "Aye, it does... sit on the border of our codes... but under such circumstances... well. We still think it's best. Both children will never be told of their past, their parents, or the circumstances such brought them here. For their safety and their wellbeing... they will never know of each other. "And, Elyon permitting, will never know. Sighs It is unlikely that their father survived, and if so that he will be heard from in many years."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Eodrynn: Nods and lowers her gaze, letting it drop. "We will endeavor to keep the matter hidden from her, as you wish."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal: Relief flooding her tone. "Thank you." The door creaks open and Darya comes in holding a small bundle in a blanket. Darya: Her tone low and soft. "Here she is..." Comes towards the siblings. The bundle moves and small sounds come forth. Darya: "She's a feisty little nipper."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Aolyn meets Darya and stares down in fascination at the human baby. The two other siblings approach behind her and they all three stare down at the child with wide eyes. Eodrynn: Smiles. Iladyn: Forehead furrowing slightly. Aolyn: Gently rubs her scaled thumb over the baby's face. "In Elyon's name, may your soul learn to thirst for the King's truth, beauty and goodness, and to meet your woes with grace and peace. Blessed be this child, despite the evils already befallen her." Carefully takes the baby. Eodrynn: "Has she been named?"
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Darya: "No. She has no name." Baby looks up at Aolyn and reaches for her finger.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Aolyn: Smiling softly, obviously entranced. Iladyn: Thinking hard. "Perhaps we might name her." Eodrynn: "It must be a human name, not a Viridian name."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Baby grabs Aolyn's finger then puts it in her mouth.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Aolyn: Eyes brighten. Makes happy purr sound. "There are many human names..."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal: Dips her head, then nods. "As she will be in your care her name is in your hands." Darya: "I was thinking something that had to do with plants or trees since her mother was a healer and loved the foraging for first herbs!"
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Iladyn: Looking a little less concerned. "Ah, yes, a tree would be good." Aolyn: "There are much less tree names than human names..."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Darya: "What about... Evergreen? "Or... Maple."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Eodrynn: "The tree Juniper means "youth" and "preparation." And it is an evergreen and thus, never dies."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Darya: "Eyes brighten with delight Yes! It's perfect!"
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Aolyn: "I like an evergreen tree." The three smile at Darya. Iladyn: "It is settled then. She will be named for the Juniper tree." Eodrynn: Bows to Sibéal. "We thank you. We will prepare to leave for the border before nightfall."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal: Faint smile. "It is a perfect name. The berries of the tree are also used for healing. May she bring healing to those whom she encounters." Turns and nods, and bows. "Thank you for agreeing to this undertaking."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Iladyn, Aolyn and Eodrynn all three bow at once. "With pleasure, my lady."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Fifteen minutes later, the door opened softly. Three tall figures strode into the room, dressed in blue, dark hair falling over silver scaled skin, their wings tucked behind them. Iladyn, the oldest, stepped forward bowed low and his two sisters behind him did also. "What is it that troubles you, Lady Sibéal?" Iladyn asked, his voice soft. The youngest sister, Eodrynn, shut the door behind her. Concern shown in their eyes.
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal took a deep breath and managed to remain composed. "We have had an incident. Involving Lady Eileen and her husband." Tells the whole story up 'til present time but hasn't told why she sent for them.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 They listened in silence, nodding now and then in understanding.
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Nichole's mother was stabbed trying to save her husband. Hid Nichole. Left for dead. That's pretty much it. Nicole's mother was a fairly good healer before she went into hiding.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Eodrynn: "Do you wish us to pursue these murderers?" Says calmly. Idalyn: Holds up a hand for her to stay silent. Lowers it. "This is grievous, Lady Sibéal. What may we do?"
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal: "It's not as simple as that. It goes against who we are to kill... even for... a tragedy such as this." Breathes in through her nose then sighs. "I've spoken with [insert prominent healer of the counsels] name and we have agreed. With Nichole already showing signs of being one of the gifted healers... we can't risk the pirates returning to take them." Voice breaks. "It was--" Swallows hard. "It was her mother's last wish that we protect both of her children from harm and from their father's past. If he returns we will hide him as well. "Nichole, though she has some darker features can still be relatively hidden amongst us. The baby though... has too many dark features including the eyes. "Takes a breath. "What I ask is..." Looks each one in the eye. "Would you take this child and raise her in the mountains. As I said, I spoke with (insert name) and we both agree that this could solve two problems in one. We've had growing concern over the safety of our silver lake, along with the borders of our mountains and forests being populated without consent. "We ask that you would take over border patrols... and... -- and raise this child as your own."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Aolyn's eyes widen, happily. Eodrynn blinks and Iladyn nods in understanding. "We are honored," he says, taking the news in stride.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 "Long have we been concerned that our borders were not watched. Though the peace treaty still holds, we will gladly do what we can to preserve its integrity. And as for the child--" Iladyn hesitates a little, but manages to push through. "We will guard her." Aolyn steps forward, her voice gentle. "May I see her, my lady?"
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 "Yes." Nods to Darya, who silently leaves the room to fetch the baby.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Eodrynn: Watching Sibéal closely. "Forgive me, Lady Sibéal, but may I ask...might it not be healthy for the family to be separated such? I understand it is for their safety, but as you say...Maire Gliase code..."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal: Sighs. "Aye, it does... sit on the border of our codes... but under such circumstances... well. We still think it's best. Both children will never be told of their past, their parents, or the circumstances such brought them here. For their safety and their wellbeing... they will never know of each other. "And, Elyon permitting, will never know. Sighs It is unlikely that their father survived, and if so that he will be heard from in many years."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Eodrynn: Nods and lowers her gaze, letting it drop. "We will endeavor to keep the matter hidden from her, as you wish."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal: Relief flooding her tone. "Thank you." The door creaks open and Darya comes in holding a small bundle in a blanket. Darya: Her tone low and soft. "Here she is..." Comes towards the siblings. The bundle moves and small sounds come forth. Darya: "She's a feisty little nipper."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Aolyn meets Darya and stares down in fascination at the human baby. The two other siblings approach behind her and they all three stare down at the child with wide eyes. Eodrynn: Smiles. Iladyn: Forehead furrowing slightly. Aolyn: Gently rubs her scaled thumb over the baby's face. "In Elyon's name, may your soul learn to thirst for the King's truth, beauty and goodness, and to meet your woes with grace and peace. Blessed be this child, despite the evils already befallen her." Carefully takes the baby. Eodrynn: "Has she been named?"
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Darya: "No. She has no name." Baby looks up at Aolyn and reaches for her finger.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Aolyn: Smiling softly, obviously entranced. Iladyn: Thinking hard. "Perhaps we might name her." Eodrynn: "It must be a human name, not a Viridian name."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Baby grabs Aolyn's finger then puts it in her mouth.
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Aolyn: Eyes brighten. Makes happy purr sound. "There are many human names..."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal: Dips her head, then nods. "As she will be in your care her name is in your hands." Darya: "I was thinking something that had to do with plants or trees since her mother was a healer and loved the foraging for first herbs!"
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Iladyn: Looking a little less concerned. "Ah, yes, a tree would be good." Aolyn: "There are much less tree names than human names..."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Darya: "What about... Evergreen? "Or... Maple."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Eodrynn: "The tree Juniper means "youth" and "preparation." And it is an evergreen and thus, never dies."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Darya: "Eyes brighten with delight Yes! It's perfect!"
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Aolyn: "I like an evergreen tree." The three smile at Darya. Iladyn: "It is settled then. She will be named for the Juniper tree." Eodrynn: Bows to Sibéal. "We thank you. We will prepare to leave for the border before nightfall."
VioletofSherwood08/21/2019 Sibéal: Faint smile. "It is a perfect name. The berries of the tree are also used for healing. May she bring healing to those whom she encounters." Turns and nods, and bows. "Thank you for agreeing to this undertaking."
CommandoChipmunk08/21/2019 Iladyn, Aolyn and Eodrynn all three bow at once. "With pleasure, my lady."
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Just the one moment with Aolyn blessing her made me thing of Aurora for some reason.
XD Aolyn = Fairy godmother