[D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

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Re: [D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

Post by Mysti » Sat Sep 09, 2023 11:20 am

Illiam'iira wrote:
Sat Sep 09, 2023 4:55 am
"Yep!" Illi covers her mouth with her hand, giggling as her eyes glance between the two. It makes her feel a little warm. The girl leans over to whisper -- accidentally a little too loud -- to Mysti, "He's a bit sillier than the tall dark and broody appearance lets on, I think," Before bursting into another fit of giggles.
Mysti gave Whisper a sidelong glance while, at the same time, telling Illiam'iira: "I personally think the tall, dark, and broody types are often the most sensitive, most empathic, and gentlest souls out there."

She moved off the fountain entirely and sat on the ground next to Hush, now facing Illiam'iira and Whisper. The rogue gave the cooshee some wide, sweeping pets along his flank. "Right, Hush? You know him better than anyone -- you know I'm right, dontch'ya."

She gave a few pats to his haunches, making a big show of whispering into one of his tall ears -- in a loud and raspy way: "He better be ... because you might be seeing a lot more of me if the three of us end up running off together. Did Whisper tell you about that yet? So when he's asleep around the fire, you'll have to tell me all of his secrets. Right? Of course you will."

Mysti chuckled, giving Whisper a subtle little wink -- wondering if she were actually engaging in 'girl talk' with Illiam'iira about another man. Was it? Because it was certainly a first and yet it was so entirely ... natural. But ... was it supposed to be natural having 'girl talk' with a cooshee? Hmm. Hush wasn't even a girl ...
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Re: [D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

Post by Whisper » Sat Sep 09, 2023 4:54 pm

"He's been cooped up in this city for too long." Whisper reached out to scratch the hound's ears. "He's looking forward to sone extended travels."
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Re: [D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

Post by Illiam'iira » Sat Sep 09, 2023 5:00 pm

Mysti wrote:
Sat Sep 09, 2023 11:20 am
Mysti gave Whisper a sidelong glance while, at the same time, telling Illiam'iira: "I personally think the tall, dark, and broody types are often the most sensitive, most empathic, and gentlest souls out there."
"He can be both!" Illi chirps back with a grin. Oh, she like likes him. The girl's skin starts to sparkle as she leans back, watching the two. It's super cute!

"Y'all going on a camping trip then?"
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Re: [D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

Post by Mysti » Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:42 am

Whisper wrote:
Sat Sep 09, 2023 4:54 pm
"He's been cooped up in this city for too long." Whisper reached out to scratch the hound's ears. "He's looking forward to sone extended travels."
"If all goes well then he won't be cooped up for much longer," Mysti said while giving Hush some strokes along his back. "Then he can go bounding across meadows and chasing through forests -- is he a hunter?"
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Sat Sep 09, 2023 5:00 pm
"He can be both!" Illi chirps back with a grin. Oh, she like likes him. The girl's skin starts to sparkle as she leans back, watching the two. It's super cute!

"Y'all going on a camping trip then?"
Mysti gave these back-and-forth glances between Illiam'iira and Whisper. Glances that suggested she wasn't exactly sure how to answer -- or even if she should. She had no wish to speak for anyone else -- and nothing was finalized. But ....

"Yeah!" she said to Illiam'iira, deciding to just come out with it -- assuming Whisper wouldn't care who knew. Not that she was going to shout it from the rooftops. But she really didn't care who knew. "Yeah ... I think we are. It will be one hell of a camping trip though. I'm looking to get out of the city just like Hush is."
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Re: [D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

Post by Whisper » Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:39 am

"We all are." he agreed.
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Re: [D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

Post by Akh Uur Hoon » Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:10 am

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Re: [D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

Post by Cyprian Kircheis » Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:12 am

"Are you alright?" He asked. "You've been quiet for sometime. Here, let's go this way..." Cyprian guided Akh away from the group over to an isolated bench. "...this should give us some privacy."

He too wants to talk about his fortune. It just wasn't sitting well with him and he wasn't sure why.

"Are you worried about the Abyssal trek?"
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Re: [D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

Post by Mysti » Sun Sep 10, 2023 11:33 am

Mysti watched Cyprian and Akh meander off to a private bench -- which bothered her not in the least -- except as a sort of microcosm as to why she had little interest staying within Sigil in the first place. She knew there was something relatively big occurring with, in, around -- perhaps even below -- the city. Just sitting in on Illiam'iira's meeting the other day showed the rogue that something was happening. Bold attacks en masse by slaadi. Something about ... a book, perhaps?

When she had tried to pull the investigation together regarding the fire at Rhaunades' library, everyone had simply abandoned the entire endeavor quite literally at the doorstep of the City of Brass. Of course -- maybe the fire had nothing whatsoever to do with anything else that was going on with the events in this city. Maybe it was just one big red herring.

She saw Cyprian and Akh as a microcosm only insomuch as it seemed from Mysti's perspective that there were a number of little independent investigations occurring without a lot of cross-pollenization between the groups. Trying to get information from the other people investigating Rhaunades' -- learning the clues they uncovered, the information gleened -- it was as if they had all been competing rather than working together.

Ever since then -- well -- before and after Illiam'iira's meeting -- her skills have gone to waste. She may as well have been a washerwoman scrubbing down ale mugs there at Masty's for all her part in the things she has read about -- the occasional gossip amongst a small knot of people. When Illiam'iira's meeting ended, so too did Mysti's involvement -- as she was once more enveloped by a sort of .... darkness. Only it was a darkness born of ignorance -- of being benighted and knowing so while being unable to pin down anything solid.

Was it just coincidence that many of those who were at the meeting were also here, now, at the same time and in the same place?
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Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:39 am
"We all are." he agreed.
Mysti gave Whisper's minimalist but so very true words a slow, contemplative nod.

"More than you could know, my dear Whisper."

The shadowy rogue hoped that her skills and talents - most of them, at any rate - would be better utilized out there somewhere. Rather than acting as Sigil's tourist welcoming committee and occasionally hauling in some scummy con man who got caught cheating at cards.

She sighed even as a slight smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. Even now, no one was sharing their fortunes so that, perhaps, mutiple minds brought to bear on these enigmatic phrases might uncover a deeper meaning? Perhaps?

Mysti got up from the ground, dusted herself off, and resumed her seat between Illiam'iira and Whisper. Only a few seconds had passed since Cyprian and Akh had sought their privacy though it seemed much longer.

As the rogue sat down between her two new-found friends, she wrapped her arm around that of Whisper, her fingers entwined with his. Such a gesture was incredibly forward for Mysti -- and incredibly intimate. She had no idea whether Whisper would even approve.

Well ... if he didn't ... he would shake her off. Withdraw his arm. Find a reason why he needs to get up. Maybe Whisper would growl at her. She almost chuckled out loud at that. Mysti would at least know if Hush approved.

She gave Whisper a slightly cheeky grin and said, "Hi there, dearie."
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Re: [D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

Post by Whisper » Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:07 pm

"Hello, beautiful." he gave her hand an affectionate squeeze.
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Passive Senses: Perception 16, Investigation 15, Insight 16, Darkvision 60', Blindsight 10'

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Re: [D7, EM] For My A-Muse-ment [Fortune]

Post by Mysti » Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:43 pm

Mysti patted Whisper's hand in return, giving a rather contended sigh.

"So ... what did you say your fortune was about? Something about armor? I'll bet just about anything it was metaphorical ..."
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