[D3 EN] Dancing In The Moonlight
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"Do you know how I see you?" He asks, honestly curious what her answer would be.
Szarkai Drow * Warlock * Factionless * Untouched by Time * Eilistraean
Passive: Perception 16, Investigation 12, Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity
Equipment: Elven Chain, Stone of Good Luck, Wands of Magic Missile and War Mage +1, hand axe, dagger, arcane focus crystal, light crossbow, dulcimer
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Lirrax the pseudodragon
Passive: Perception 16, Investigation 12, Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity
Equipment: Elven Chain, Stone of Good Luck, Wands of Magic Missile and War Mage +1, hand axe, dagger, arcane focus crystal, light crossbow, dulcimer
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Lirrax the pseudodragon
- Illiam'iira
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Re: [D3 EN] Dancing In The Moonlight
She looks up at him from the corner of her eye, giving a good impression of a sad puppy.
"That's a bit harder..." Illi breaths in. "I think you feel... responsible for me, the same as you feel responsible for most people, because of our faith and your past. You don't think badly of me as far as I can tell. You generally tolerate me and my strangeness, if not enjoy my presence when it's not burdensome. But I doubt you would entrust me with anything serious or ask for my help before someone else's, and I wouldn't blame you for that."
Re: [D3 EN] Dancing In The Moonlight
"That's not how I see you at all. Why would I feel responsible for you when the first time we met you were watching over my unconscious body? You've helped me more than I have helped you. And your self proclaimed strangeness is not really all that strange when you have spent time in Sigil. At no point have you been a burden either. So what we've learned just now is that you are bad at recognizing how others see you. Which I think is pretty normal considering that other people think in their own way. So try to not project insecurities onto what other people think about you. It will probably be wrong and people think better of you than you believe. I had to learn that lesson to find peace with my past."
Szarkai Drow * Warlock * Factionless * Untouched by Time * Eilistraean
Passive: Perception 16, Investigation 12, Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity
Equipment: Elven Chain, Stone of Good Luck, Wands of Magic Missile and War Mage +1, hand axe, dagger, arcane focus crystal, light crossbow, dulcimer
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Lirrax the pseudodragon
Passive: Perception 16, Investigation 12, Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity
Equipment: Elven Chain, Stone of Good Luck, Wands of Magic Missile and War Mage +1, hand axe, dagger, arcane focus crystal, light crossbow, dulcimer
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Lirrax the pseudodragon
- Illiam'iira
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Re: [D3 EN] Dancing In The Moonlight
Her brooch is dropped as she folds her arms behind her back. Illi avoids Fyne's gaze again. "I dunno... I just never feel like I fit in... and I know that's not the point of life. And I can handle it. It just... would be nice to feel ... different. In a good way, instead of a bad way." The sparkles on her skin grow flush with light. "Sorry... I know it's all just feelings..."
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He puts a hand on her shoulder. "Feelings are part of who you are. You should stop apologizing for being who you are. Be proud and confident, because you're an intelligent, compassionate, and strong person that has nothing to be sorry for. I doubt you've ever hurt anyone unless it was to protect someone else. And most people are not simultaneously intelligent, compassionate and strong so you're always going to stand out Illiam'iira... in the best way."
Szarkai Drow * Warlock * Factionless * Untouched by Time * Eilistraean
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Lirrax the pseudodragon
Passive: Perception 16, Investigation 12, Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity
Equipment: Elven Chain, Stone of Good Luck, Wands of Magic Missile and War Mage +1, hand axe, dagger, arcane focus crystal, light crossbow, dulcimer
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Lirrax the pseudodragon
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Re: [D3 EN] Dancing In The Moonlight
She hunches over a bit, hair hiding her face. "I..."Fyne wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:06 pmHe puts a hand on her shoulder. "Feelings are part of who you are. You should stop apologizing for being who you are. Be proud and confident, because you're an intelligent, compassionate, and strong person that has nothing to be sorry for. I doubt you've ever hurt anyone unless it was to protect someone else. And most people are not simultaneously intelligent, compassionate and strong so you're always going to stand out Illiam'iira... in the best way."
"Fyne... I'm here because I ran away. From what I'm supposed to do. From what I'm supposed to be. I'm scared, and sad, and I miss my family, but ..." Sniffle. "I..."
Slowly she stands, breathes. Holds up her brooch.
"This is the first insignia of the House of Synisilme. My mother gave it to me a few days ago. I... ran away. 'Cause... I'm scared of what it means."
"She, uh... she sent... my cousin to come make sure I'm okay... and she got here... uhm... a few weeks ago. And I can't. Get ahold of my mom. I keep Sending her messages. I tried Sending one to my grandmama. My pawpaw. I can't get ahold of any of my family. I'm gonna try Sending a message to my uncle tonight but... I think... I think I really, really, really fucked up, Fyne... I haven't told Quev or Amelie yet... I don't really know what to do. All I know is I did something stupid just so I could take a break and now maybe I dragged them into it and --" Her breath hitches as she slaps a hand over her mouth. Calm down. Calm down.
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"I ran away from my family too. For different reasons, but I'm familiar with the terrifying feeling of not having the people you've known all your life within reach. And sending between planes is not completely reliable between planes to begin with. I wouldn't be surprised if there are other things that are interfering too. But any Eilistraean that believes in the cause will never consider any person beyond reach. So even if your family is displeased that doesn't mean they don't still love you. Don't assume that the messages are arriving and not being responded to intentionally until you know for sure."
Szarkai Drow * Warlock * Factionless * Untouched by Time * Eilistraean
Passive: Perception 16, Investigation 12, Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity
Equipment: Elven Chain, Stone of Good Luck, Wands of Magic Missile and War Mage +1, hand axe, dagger, arcane focus crystal, light crossbow, dulcimer
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Lirrax the pseudodragon
Passive: Perception 16, Investigation 12, Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity
Equipment: Elven Chain, Stone of Good Luck, Wands of Magic Missile and War Mage +1, hand axe, dagger, arcane focus crystal, light crossbow, dulcimer
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Lirrax the pseudodragon
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Re: [D3 EN] Dancing In The Moonlight
"I, uhm..." She fiddles with her brooch. The gemstones within shine, as does it, in all its glory. "That's what I thought too... I mean... about it just being the spell failing. But it shouldn't fail this much. And interference. Who would want to intefere with that? And... uhm." Illi bites her lip. "So... I ... okay."Fyne wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:38 pm"I ran away from my family too. For different reasons, but I'm familiar with the terrifying feeling of not having the people you've known all your life within reach. And sending between planes is not completely reliable between planes to begin with. I wouldn't be surprised if there are other things that are interfering too. But any Eilistraean that believes in the cause will never consider any person beyond reach. So even if your family is displeased that doesn't mean they don't still love you. Don't assume that the messages are arriving and not being responded to intentionally until you know for sure."
"I talked about... the Madness of Baldur's Gate... with some people at the library. And they just... didn't seem to register it. They thought I was lying."
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"We'll figure it out. There could be many explanations. Without getting a response, all that you really know is that you don't know why. And the interference, if there is any, might not be from Sigil. It might be from elsewhere, perhaps an enemy of our people back home? Maybe followers of Lolth or any number of groups interfering in the region. Maybe talk to someone who does sendings for others professionally here? I imagine someone provides that as a service for people who can't."
Szarkai Drow * Warlock * Factionless * Untouched by Time * Eilistraean
Passive: Perception 16, Investigation 12, Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity
Equipment: Elven Chain, Stone of Good Luck, Wands of Magic Missile and War Mage +1, hand axe, dagger, arcane focus crystal, light crossbow, dulcimer
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Lirrax the pseudodragon
Passive: Perception 16, Investigation 12, Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity
Equipment: Elven Chain, Stone of Good Luck, Wands of Magic Missile and War Mage +1, hand axe, dagger, arcane focus crystal, light crossbow, dulcimer
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Lirrax the pseudodragon
- Illiam'iira
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Re: [D3 EN] Dancing In The Moonlight
She wipes her eyes as she listens, sniffling. It's only when he mentions talking to someone who does Sendings that there's a change. Illiam'iira perks up at the sudden idea, her body tensing as more possibilities follow, mind jumping to its logical conclusion. Pouncing Fyne, she yelps out, "That's it!" Hugging him feels good and in a second Illiam'iira's sagging again... crying took a lot out of her.Fyne wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2023 6:07 am"We'll figure it out. There could be many explanations. Without getting a response, all that you really know is that you don't know why. And the interference, if there is any, might not be from Sigil. It might be from elsewhere, perhaps an enemy of our people back home? Maybe followers of Lolth or any number of groups interfering in the region. Maybe talk to someone who does sendings for others professionally here? I imagine someone provides that as a service for people who can't."
"Thanks for listening..." Her breathing slows a bit. Suddenly everything's a lot less scary and a lot more manageable, and she feels a little stupid for getting so upset.