Jaguar sends his "kittens" II

[Lirimana]

Resplendent Wood 3,


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*Lirimana put her hand to her mouth as she snickered. Dal'Lumen as Arachnia's underling? As if... He did kind of put himself in the way of that, though, what with helping Arachnia. Her eyes sparkled with the quiet internal chuckling as she glanced at Dal'Lumen, the laughter fading after a moment and became admiration when she looked back to the group of Lunars to see Black Asp resplendent in her Lunar glory, inadvertently thinking out loud*

She looks amazing....

[Dal'Lumen]

Resplendent Wood, 3

Having plopped Dargo down beside him, and crossed his arms in the direction of the group looking oddly bouncer-ish. This was not his intent, however, he was simply trying to keep to himself for the time being.

Upon Hayasha's indication that he was one of Arachnias underlings, Dal at first thought nothing of it... Perhaps simply that she meant Dargo, and simply by standing beside Dargo he was in her cross hair as well. In any case, he thought she was obviously not referring to himself.

But then... Arachnias gesture, and Liriman looking at him giggling made him see what was really said. Obviously nobody was going to correct her, or speak up for him, so he didn't bother. He reasured himself with thoughts like, 'I'm not here to impress anyone, or squabble over rank.' In the land of Imperveress he would bide by the hierarchy of the place, the Empress was in charge so long as he was "in town". Though calling him an unblooded did raise his eyebrow a tid bit.

*He returned Lirimans taunting laugh with a sideways look, toght lip, and a gentle shake of the head. He heard her talk and leaned over to her and muttered under his breath.*

"...I could show her an underling..."

His face was stone cold, with a mischievous twinkle in the sidways look he held on Lirimana, even after he had stood back up straight. The corner of his lip twitched as he fought back a smirk, and returned his gaze to the group, keeping an ear on Dargo at his side.

[sayana]

Resplendent Wood, 3

*The young lunar, in an attempt to cover the rising sense of panic she felt in this strange situation, gathered her mind together and stepped forward toward The Empress Arachnia of the Hour with an awkward bow and a stern expression on her face*

Many thanks for the hospitality that you have shown to us Milady, er, your grace...

*Her words trailed off as she looked over at Dal'Lumen, who appeared particularly frightening presently, and the odd and excitable young man next to him. In one stiff motion she turned slightly to include them in her address and put out her hand in the direction of the men, unwittingly proclaiming in a near yell*

It's so very nice to meet you!

[Dargo]

Resplendent Wood 3,

*Dargo watched as the others got slightly smaller, from his point of view . He was, for all practical purposes, now remote from the group. He did not rub his bruise as it did not hurt as much as his heart .*

* He was sitting down, with his legs crossed, resting his elbows on his knees. He looked over to Dal'Lumen. Dargo's pupils widened, despite all the light, and looked like a sad dog that had known it had done something wrong but had no concept of what wrong was. He then spoke to Dal in a stunned-dazed babble. Not because of the scratch but of surprise.*

"...um....uh...Di...um...a..the ob....om...hurm"

*Dargo however wasn't dumb about morality and manners. He dropped his head down in shame. His straight white bangs cloaked his face.*

"I didn't mean to be rude. I'm sorry.Just all this chit chat, It makes me want A LITTLE ACTION!"

*He then looked back up re-revealing his face.*

"I guess I can be a little impatient sometimes and not think things thru.

Come on. Lets get back to the group."

*Dargo then stood up and walked solemnly(with a hint of guilt) back to the group. He was of course not going to make any surprises and apologize.*

He heard a voice from he group. It was faint because of the distance and wind. It said "_{It's so very nice to meet you!}"

Dargo politely yelled back, "_{It's so very nice to meet you as well!}" Dargo paused and questioned back with, "_{WHO ARE YOU? I REALLY WANNA KNOW!}"

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 3

* Black Asp giggled, her hair blown about by an almost nonexistent wind*

" Why thank you, fellow southerner. Luna has given me all I need to be this way."

* she turned to look at Lirimana a moment, then to Arachnia, she bowed her head to her, then looked back up*

" I thank you, Empress Arachnia. where is this Imperial Manse? so we can go rest?"

* And without looking, she addressed Dal'Lumen*

" Such a rude unblooded.... no matter though... I am quite confident that your mentor here will have the insolence removed from you in good time, no?"

* Returnning to the conversation with Arachnia, she picked up right where she left off*

"And we would require separate rooms.... I am yust not like that."

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood 3,


You are most welcome, Sayana

*the Empress turned her attention from the meek Unblooded to the well-shaped Changing Moon*

Of course, Heysha Black Asp. There is no need to call me "Empress," Arachnia will do just fine. If you follow me to the manse right here, we can be on our way

*Arachnia gestured for the others to follow them into the front hall of the manse, knowing that they were far enough away to give Roaring Wave enough privacy in his time of vulnerability*

I must tell you that Dal'Lumen, the bald man, is actually a Solar and not one of my Unblooded. Please accept my apology for his rudeness towards you

*she shot Dal'Lumen a warning look, a bit irritated that he said the comment loud enough for her to hear. She didn't like apologizing for Solars but that didn't keep her from gliding smoothly forward into the open manse doors*

[Lirimana]

Resplendent Wood 3,


I.. uh.. sorry...

*the combination of realizing she had spoken aloud and Dal'Lumen's remark made her already relatively dark skin even darker as she blushed. She wasn't exactly from the South, closer East actually, but she didn't see a need to correct this gorgeous woman*

Err..coming!..

*Lirimana hurried forward, trying to wipe the blush from her face along with the amused smirk. As she got to Dal'Lumen she mouthed "me too" and gestured back at Black Asp with her eyes*

[Dargo]

Resplendent Wood 3

"Could someone please tell me where I can get some tattoos?"

*Dargo crossed his arms and started tapping his foot.*

He knew he shouldn't be impatient, but he grew tired of waiting. He was used to changing forms often but was lucky so far he hadn't become a chimera. So refraining from shifting made Dargo anxious and irritable.

*He looked at the world around them turning his head carefully taking in the simple beauty all around him.*

How he wished to soar in the sky right now feeling the wind beneath his arms. But knew he had to get a grip, less he wanted to risk becoming a disfigured monster.

[Dal'Lumen]

Resplendent Wood, 3

Once again, Dal' was not entirely sure that he had been addressed when Heyasha spoke of rude unblooded. He thought she meant Dargo, who at the moment had started to walk as if facing a strong wind very slowly over to the others, whispering, then shouting... He only had perhaps three or four yards between him and the visitors but Dargo seemed intent on making it seem like it was a hundred.

Dal'lumen turned his head to one side and watched, slightly slack jawed at this display. 'This guy is some kind of crazy I've never seen...' he thought to himself suddenly being brought back to the conversation in progress upon hearing his name said through Arachnias voice. He couldn't fight back the smirk any longer... It came out guiltily with a laugh. He hadn't expected to be heard, but it would seem these Lunars had good ears to go with their powers over animal forms.

"Truly sorry... really I am... sorry..." *He fought back the urge to laugh between words. And began walking with the others into the manse again. Trying to ignore Dargo and his continued plea for tattoo's.*

"Come Dargo!"

*He looked down to Lirimana and winked, still smiling.*

*The thought crossed his mind. 'What in the wyld does unblooded mean anyway...'*

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 3

* Black Asp bowed her head to Arachnia, then began following her into the Manse... but the sound of the zealous unblooded, Dargo, made her pause, then smile*

" Dargo, yes? I was like you, before I was tattooed by my mentor. She knew that I was going to be a Changing moon, soon as meeting me. Do not worry, young Dargo. Your mentor, Arachnia of the Hour will tattoo you when she feels you have proven your caste. be patient, and you could be great one day. Drive is what you have, but patients and control is what may set you apart from most other Changing moons."

* She nodded, then disappeared within the Manse*

* Chaste Obsidian followed her not too far behind*

[sayana]

Resplendent Wood, 3

*Before she had quite gotten it together to answer the shouted question from the somewhat neurotic young lunar, the rest of the party finished exchanging pleasantries and started heading into the manse to the sound of Dargo's pleas for tattooing*

My name is Sayana...

*she whispered quietly in the direction of the retreating party, her words being heard only by the dying wind. Sighing out of frustration, both at herself and at the realization that things would be changing rapidly and out of her control (with all of these powerful, if unusual people around) she started toward the group. She silently told herself that she needed to be stronger, if nothing more than to be able to keep up with the rest while conversing...*

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood 3,


Yes, Dargo, when it is time I will give you your tattoos. You and your two other Unblooded associates will all receive them. Of course, I will need to learn how beforehand from one who already knows. Now that I have the three of you in my care I am worthy. Until then you must be patient, lest you want to become a Chimera. If there is an emergency that requires you to change, and I mean a real emergency, then you may. If you change and feel the Wyld grasping for your body then a focus of sheer will can push it away, but no one can do that forever so try not to need to

*her eyes went from stern and commanding to a softer and kinder gaze that showed him mother only scolded because she cared*

With the proper execution of patience I know that you will be a wonderful Lunar, my Shadowlight

*Arachnia led the group into her manse, stopping them once they were all in the front hall. As soon as they were all in, the Empress called out to seemingly nothing*

Zeriku, please take us to the Imperial Manse

*the silver voice everyone but the new group would recognize sounded in a conversational tone where they all could hear*

Yes, Empress

Thank you

*she nodded to the new group members, a calm smile on her face*

It will be only a few moments...

*and just as she said, a few moments went by and the manse settled to a complete stop. The doors opened so that the others could walk through without having to push the giant barriers outward*

This way, please

*a small beckoning gesture preceded her smooth exit, a huge golden pyramid in their direct view when they walked out. There was new terrain to look at, too, though Arachnia didn't seem bothered by it since she knew the area. It looked to be only a short walk to the entrance, the Imperial Manse growing larger with every step*

Welcome to the Imperial Manse

[Lirimana]

Resplendent Wood 3,


*she kept her head down at first during the transit, trying to make it look like she was focusing on something internal. In reality she was contemplating the practice of Moonsilver Tattoos and how they functioned for the Lunars. After a minute or so she looked up to stare at Black Asp's tattoos, an enthralled expression on her face as her eyes outlined every silver swirl. When the group started to leave she followed behind Heysha to watch how they moved seamlessly with the soft curves of her skin. At one point she almost reached out to touch a bared silver scale but caught herself before she ended up like Dargo with a serious blemish on her person*

[Ress]

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