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Post by vandalaria on Jun 25, 2022 12:24:07 GMT -5
Porter, seeing that the conversation was opening up to the others, was already approaching the table by the time Pheuse had begun talking. "Indeed, Master Pheuse. I'm certain everyone will feel much better after some rest and a proper meal. Might I suggest that we postpone any further nonessential business for the day. Surely an event like this warrants it." They take out a chair and join the rest around the table. "Not to mention our travel, as you say," Porter says, nodding to Neuks. Porter's voice drops to a soothing tone, like a warm blanket as they turn to say to Ellie, "Please take all the time you need, Mistress Ellie. If we can assist in any way, we will be here."
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Post by redcoat on Jun 25, 2022 19:54:32 GMT -5
"Perhaps you should go with your friends. I have some work to do before I'm free. I know where Cannith House is- I can meet you there later." Si said with a frown, watching Ellie's friends for a moment before looking back to her sibling.
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Post by Ancelas on Jun 25, 2022 20:22:18 GMT -5
Ellie hesitated, looking around at everyone before turning her gaze back to Si to study her sister for a long moment. "I... are you sure can't... stick around a little longer? Maybe we could speak at the Cannith House. In private."
She raised a hand to pat Neuks' arm. "I'm okay, and... there's a lot that Si and I need to talk about. Things I'm... not quite comfortable speaking about... openly. And with all the misunderstandings and threats and spells that have already been flung about... well, I'd feel better if I had some time to just sit and talk, for a little while."
She looked at Si and then back at the others.
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Post by §~Samwise~§ on Jun 25, 2022 20:31:48 GMT -5
Pheuse had given no reaction as things started to come up. His lips twisted in thought though as Ellie seemed to ask for time alone now."Anything we can help with Si? Many hands, light work, and all that."
He then looked over to Ellie. "As long as Si did come to Cannith House, privacy there could be arranged. But this is a fairly open air establishment and I don't have any tricks to give you privacy in public. The best any of us could offer would be to either move to another table and not deliberately listen in, or promise to stay where we are while you move."
He shrugged and reached out swiping a baked good to nibble on.
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Post by resonance on Jun 26, 2022 5:32:20 GMT -5
Neuks nodded and stood, stepping back to give Ellie some space. She fidgeted with a small piece of bone she'd attached to the front of her coat while waiting for Ellie and Si to decide where they wanted to be.
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Post by vandalaria on Jun 26, 2022 8:49:04 GMT -5
Porter looks between Ellie and Si, clearly both reticent to leave the Tal Bots. "Master Pheuse, I believe while Cannith House might be safe for us, perhaps that feeling is not shared given present circumstances. It's possible there may be more private tables, which I would be happy to inquire into." They pondered the chances that Bob would be inclined to helping, after the commotion earlier. Not likely, hence a second option might be called for. "As an alternative, however, perhaps I could offer a solution in the form of a simple illusion of the sound of the passing crowd. It would not be perfect, of course, but should be both fairly inconspicuous and make anything said harder to understand for the casual listener." They pause for a moment to let them consider the offer before adding, "I would of course need to remain nearby. But I needn't be so close as to overhear, either." |
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Post by redcoat on Jun 26, 2022 11:56:33 GMT -5
Si frowned deeply, and while she didn't immediately bolt off, she didn't agree either as the crew instead tried to make the very public Tal Bots slightly more private.
And Pheuse insisted that he could help with her errands.
"No, you cannot help with my errands." She told Pheuse before looking to Scion. She visibly didn't want to leave, but something was clearly holding her back.
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Post by Ancelas on Jun 26, 2022 12:13:50 GMT -5
"...Why don't you all go check us in to the Cannith House," Ellie suggested, "while Si and I talk. I can find the place, and I'll be fine on my own. Evidence to the contrary."
She shook her head slightly. "I'm calm now, I'm not going to attack Si or faint or... whatever. But it's easier for us to... catch up if we don't feel like we're being watched."
She turned her gaze to Pheuse. "You don't mind, do you warden?"
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Post by §~Samwise~§ on Jun 26, 2022 12:44:44 GMT -5
Pheuse shrugged and put down his baked good to get and finish his tea. Once he chugged down the last bit he let out a satisfied exhale.
"Jest all you like, Ellie. Just make sure to be Ellie when you arrive since that is who we'll inform them to be expecting." He looked back to Si knowing that she recognized she had been under a charm spell, but not whom was responsible. "Sorry about the diplomacy spell to convince you back. It was not intended in ill will. I promise you I will not use it on you ever again."
He understood that taking responsibility might make him less trusted just for what he could do. He grabbed up his baked good and moved towards Porter.
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Post by resonance on Jun 27, 2022 4:29:12 GMT -5
Neuks followed Pheuse's lead and took her drink and some treats before joining him.
"We'll see you later, Ellie." She hesitated for a moment, her expression still filled with concern, and added, "be safe," before starting for the door. She turned around just before she exited to wave at Bob with a big smile, "thank you for the refreshments, they were delicious! Come on, Chev, let's go." The skele-deer followed her outside silently.
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Post by vandalaria on Jun 27, 2022 5:42:58 GMT -5
As Pheuse and Neuks moved to join them and exit the Tal Bots, Porter gave Ellie and Si a bow before departing. They might not see it but regardless it seemed the polite thing to do. Then they turned to Pheuse as Neuks proceeded. "Shall we, Master Pheuse?" they asked, outstretching an arm to the door to allow him to proceed while they walked in escort.
"Incidentally," they began as they exited the cafe, holding the door open for Pheuse, "I have been considering one of our other outstanding issues, should you wish to pursue it." They left the thought there to allow the others to decide where and when they wanted to discuss it further.
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Post by redcoat on Jun 27, 2022 12:30:17 GMT -5
She watched the others leave, sipping the tea once more.
"Your friends are very protective of you."
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Post by Ancelas on Jun 27, 2022 12:37:06 GMT -5
Ellie let out a sigh of relief. "I have no idea why. We only met on the train... but then, we did fight a horrible nightmare together, so..." She shrugged and leaned back in her chair, running both hands through her hair.
"I'm sorry, again, for Tobias pulling a knife on you. We were spooked, and he gets overly defensive when we don't understand a situation. Scion hoped our guess was true, but it was only when you gave your name that he acted, and... honestly, that was good for him. He's not really ready to front, though, so you'll be talking to me for a bit, which is all just an incredibly complicated way of formally introducing myself."
Ellie took a breath and held a hand out to Si. "I'm Ellie. And Tobias, and Scion... but Ellie for now. And... I think we've both lost a lot since the last time we saw each other. Or... well, since long before that, I think..."
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Post by §~Samwise~§ on Jun 27, 2022 13:54:42 GMT -5
Pheuse hopped down and stayed close to Porter. "Yes. We can tend to the other business on the way to Cannith House. Simple purchase and all."
He looked back to the table and then out again. He still maintained concentration on the spell. He didn't want to be surprised if Ket or Si started to beeline towards them.
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Post by resonance on Jun 28, 2022 5:19:25 GMT -5
Neuks walked with a hand resting on Chev's skull. "You can keep riding Chev, if you like, Pheuse.
I know he doesn't mind. Where are we headed?"
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