Grass spiders build a burrow

[Ress]

Resplendent Fire, 12

*Within one of Ramoth's perimeter manses, the door to one of the countless penthouse suites opened, allowing in a tall brown skinned eastern man carrying three large bags in one arm, and one bag in the other.

his pine green eyes looked around the ancient apartment, starting at one side, then ending at the other, sending his long, braided green and yellow hair twirling after. He nodded a moment, then set his luggage down*

" Come on in! I don't see any traps... it looks like things are on the level."

* Following the call, a seventeen year old girl walked into the room, wearing a dress of fine stained crimson summer dress. She carried a bag in each hand as she walked in, stopping short of a table to place her belongings on it*

* By the look of them, they seemed to be related, though too close in age to be parent and child. Most likely brother and sister.*

[Terrestrial]

Resplendent Fire 12,

*Ohina and Le Soo Yi came around the corner and saw the door ajar, their curiosiy piqued and the two of them stuck their head in, Ohina's on top of Le Soo Yi's. The Wood Aspect called out before entering, not wanting to interfere with anyone's privacy*

Hello? Anyone here?

[Ress]

* The older dragon turned around, looking at the opened door. Out of habbit, he grabbed one of his bags, his mind reeling over what was in it and how to use it as a weapon should the need arise.. but within a split second, he calmed down*

" Hello? Come on in neighbor! room is nothing to look at yet, but its my first day after all"

[Terrestrial]

Resplendent Fire 12,

*at his response Le Soo Yi stepped inside with a big smile, looking between the man and his bags. She had no clue he had been thinking on assaulting her, and so she walked up to him, hand extended to shake*

Hey, I'm Le Soo Yi, nice to meet you. Ohina, introduce yourself, too


*the dragon slipped in behind the girl, her dark scales and moss shifting with her as she walked. Standing on four legs she drew up on her front legs to present a more regal image*

As she said, I am Ohina

[Ress]

* He laughed a little to see such a tiny dragon bunking with a terrestrial exalt, but just shrugged it off and greeted the two*

" Hello Le Soo Yi and Ohina! I am Splinter, and this is my sister, Still Willow."

* He bowed to the two, grabbing two bottles from his luggage and shaking them before him as if to silently ask ' you two want some?'*

* Still Willow curtsied to the dragon-blooded and the dragon, smiling at them both as she said nothing for the moment*

" So, it seems we are all neighbors huh? What is there to do around here?"

[Terrestrial]

Resplendent Fire 12,


*Le Soo Yi shrugged, picking Ohina up from the ground and setting her on her shoulder. She figured she must be sleepy to keep that shape, or maybe she just felt like lazing around on her friend. She stroke Ohina under the chin for a moment, sometimes forgetting she wasn't just a pet when she was like this*

Nice to meet you! If you like, we can make something to eat to go with that drink. As for what to do around here, there's lots of trees and all of the many things you could do in a forest. One of the other Wood Aspects here has horses, though I don't think she'd let you ride them. I was thinking of picking up some myself, for breeding mostly, but also for fun. Usually I just ride Ohina if we have a distance to go, and it'd be up to her if she let you

*she laughed a little and put her hand to her lips, thinking*

You could take the waterways to any of the other cities if you want to see the sites there, and there's the Lunar City, Aranea if you want to see what a giant spiderweb looks like. I cleaned off the training areas so that's something for me to do and you to watch

*she flashed a grin at the girl*

If you like shopping there's a market with both food and wares, or you could see a play in Kideshen, I think they probably have better shopping, too; it's growing to be a miniature Great Forks


*Ohina thrummed happily as Le Soo Yi pet her, her mind teeming with content despite the slightly undignified position she found herself. At being suggested as a steed she removed her head from Le Soo Yi's hand and cocked her head at Still Willow, not really sure was keen on being ridden by someone else*

Hide and seek in the forest is one of our favorites

[Ress]

Resplendent fire, 12

* He chuckled at the list, longer than he had initially expected. Perhaps he had not payed enough attention to the stories of the anathema. He shrugged, then gave a nod, tossing the drink to her*

" Wow, I guess this empire isn't entirely Hicksville after all. Well in that case, maybe living here wont be so bad.

So you are a horse trainer? I can't say I ever rode one, but it sounds difficult.

Me, I am a Grass Spider"

* He stepped to the side so he could lean against the wall, pressing his left shoulder to it as he crossed his right ankle behind his left and gave her a grin and a wink.
This declaration had earned him more dates and enemies than anything else he had said in his life, though he was interested to see how Imperveress might react to having one of his kind in the empire.*


* Still Willow smiled and nodded to Le Soo Yi*

" Plays in Kideshen? I have always wanted to see one, but we mostly lived in smaller towns and rural nations. It is like a mini Great Forks? Splinter has been there a few times, but I was not allowed to go, because he was on a job"

* Her eyes lit up as she pondered the thought of watching a local play*

[Terrestrial]

Resplendent Fire 12,


*Le Soo Yi's eyes flashed at his profession, a mix between curiosity and perhaps a bit of interest. Her lips curved into a smile and she chuckled lightly as she caught the drink*

A Grass Spider, hmm? I won't take that as a threat, but I can assure you it's a lot harder than riding a horse. It seems like all of the local Wood Aspects are militant... maybe I should learn something more than animals


*Ohina touched her nose to the jawline on Le Soo Yi*

I will always protect you if you need it


*Le Soo Yi smiled and gently stroked Ohina's nose with her cheek*

I know that, silly, but what if you get sick.. or find a hot and sexy dragon to run off with? Then I have to do it all

*that elicited another laugh and she turned towards the door so they could make something to eat, pausing to look at Willow*

I can take you if you like, or there's another girl around your age, but she's a Fire Aspect if that matters. Maybe you'd rather go with someone closer to your age, and you could make some friends if you don't already have some. There are probably others I just don't know about. The girl I mentioned lives in Kideshen and her name is something fiery, surprise surprise, I think it involved "summer"... I never met her though so I don't know for sure

[Ress]

Resplendent fire, 12

* He couldn't help but chuckle at the mention of his title being a threat. He got up from the wall and continued moving his belongings about the room, making it look more lived in*

" A threat? I have no need for those. Besides, its my clients who are the threatener. The phrase goes ' The Grass Spiders are upon you'. Then its my job to find a creative way to off the person, because old unimaginative ways are just not our style."

* He shrugged, moving a table from against the wall and placing all the chairs near by around it, then nodded in satisfaction at the sight of it, before looking back at the woman and her dragon*

" fancy a seat?"

* He motioned to a chair, pulling it out slightly for her, should she want one*


* Still Willow's mind now wandered to having a friend her own age. Almost all her life, she had lived around either her brother, or her brother's grass spider friends, who were all older than her.

She snapped back to reality when she heard the sound of Splinter's chair scraping against the floor*

" Oh! Yes, I would love to go! Maybe all three of us could.... without Splinter, of course.. he is not a fan of plays, the spoiled sport.

I have only met one fire aspect in my life, but he was a soldier from The Blessed Isle. He was mean though... which made it easier to play decoy while Splinter orchestrated a Yiddem stampede to crush him.

I hope they are not all like that."

[Terrestrial]

Resplendent Fire 12,


You're awfully open for an assassin...

*she turned back to look at him curiously*

Well, I was going to bring you guys something to eat, but if you'd rather wait then I can take a seat with you for sure

*Le Soo Yi went back and pulled the chair out a bit more, knowing that her butt would take more of an opening than his little sister would. Speaking of the little sister she looked over at Willow and shrugged*

I'm sure she's fine, I haven't met her myself, but there's only one way to find out. She's in the Fire Manse in Kideshen if you want to stop by. If you want I can try to compile a list of all the supernatural youth around your age

[Ress]

Resplendent fire, 12

" I am off duty for now... I can be as honest as I want so long as it does not harm my reputation."
* He laid back in his chair, kicking his boots up onto the table, surprisingly clean as they were.*

* Willow hopped up, clapping both hands together as she smiled from ear to ear*
" Oh yes! I would love to meet the others my age... even mortals would be fun to know! Especially those who live nearby!"

[Terrestrial]

Resplendent Fire 12,

*Le Soo Yi raised an brow slightly at his shoes on the table but said nothing. It was his place, he could do whatever he wanted. After a moment she turned her attention back to Willow*

Well I might need a day to get you that list, but you could just go explore and find the other Dragons and teens in the area. Until then, we can all go catch a play in Kideshen or just stay and get to know each other better

[Ress]

Resplendent fire, 12

* Splinter waived willow off, giving a small chuckle as he took his boots off the table and sat upright*

"Go on, Willow. Have fun here... Sun knows, we have moved around enough in your life... now that you have a stable home, go and see a play or two..."

* He reached into his left pocket and tossed Willow two white jade coins*

" There, both of you see whatever you can, on me.... get some snacks or something on me as well.. I don't expect to see change"

* Willow gave a happy squeal and jumped again, catching the coins between her two hands. She turned to Le Soo Yi and beamed at her*

" Can we, miss Le Soo Yi?"

[Terrestrial]

Resplendent Fire 12,

Of course we can. While we're in Kideshen we can see if the Dragon Blooded girl who lives there is available so you don't have to always hang out with the old ladies

*she laughed a little and led Willow off towards the waterway, making sure to smile back at Splinter*

We'll make sure there isn't a bit left. I'll bring her home eventually

*Le Soo Yi chuckled again and guided the excited young woman on towards destiny*