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Post by Julie Clementae on Oct 9, 2010 21:17:50 GMT -5
Faey had stolen 'borrowed' a Strider from a village in Crepusculum Kingdom, telling herself she'd return it eventually, in he desperation to get to Nerezza. Shiluya had stayed on her arm for the most part, except for when they made the occasional stop, during which she would fly about, excitedly talking about how happy she was to be home.
It was almost a full day of riding to get to Dark-soul castle, and Faey didn't stop to sleep, barely stopped for food and other necessities, and it showed. her hair was tangled and dirty, her clothes disgusting, deep bags under her eyes. She was determined to see Vaan, as soon as possible.
Which is why she was close to passing out when she stumbled through the doors of the castle, bedraggled and rather gross. She smiled tiredly at the figure she saw n the main hall. Her back was turned, but Faey knew who it was. "Elexa! It's so good to see you again." She was, once again, close to crying.
Shiluya immediately did what she did best. "LADY ELEXA!" she twined around Elexa's arms and hands familiarly. "I went to earth Lady Elexa! It was so crowded there, and then we came back yesterday! We were riding on a strider for a long, long time, and we didn't stop, and now we're here!"
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Post by Lady Elexa B'Shera on Oct 9, 2010 21:28:12 GMT -5
Elexa looked faintly surprised, then smiled, ehr reflexes allowing her to catch Faey before she fell, and she absently pet Shiluya hile she gazed down at her friend.
"Welcome back, Faeylinn. You've grown a little, I see."
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Post by Julie Clementae on Oct 9, 2010 21:34:16 GMT -5
Faey smiled, almost sadly, "I'ts been a long year." She forced herself to stand again, swaying for a moment before steadying herself. "Where's Vaan? I... I need to see him." She hoped like hell he hadn't found someone else in her absence.
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Post by Lady Elexa B'Shera on Oct 9, 2010 21:37:19 GMT -5
"Where else? In the stables, moping. The striders have been almost everything that's kept him sane this past year. But you can't meet him looking like that."
She smiled. "You must look your best for your triumphant return, right?" She winked at Faeylinn, pushing the girl's hair back from her eyes and lifting her chin.
"Look up. You'll be with him soon, I promise... and looking better than you've ever looked. My guarantee."
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Post by Julie Clementae on Oct 9, 2010 21:43:44 GMT -5
Faey smiled at her friend, but still looked towards the door uncertainly. she whispered, "it's been a year... I don't want to wait any longer... but I trust you." She paused and looked down at herself, as if seeing her clothes for the first time. "I think I need a change of clothes. And a bath. Possibly two days of sleep." She frowned, worrying. Why would Vaan take me back looking like this? If he wants to take me back at all, after leaving like that.. She tamped down her panic as best she could.
Shiluya flew towards the door, "I wanna go see Vaan, can I go see him?"
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Post by Lady Elexa B'Shera on Oct 9, 2010 21:54:18 GMT -5
Elexa nodded. "Of course, Shiluya. Tell him to meet me in the throne room in....... two hours; that should be enough time. Tell him I have something to show him; act like you've been exploring Allorum all this time instead of being with Faeylinn. I want this to be a surprise. Alright?"
She gave the little creature a stern look.
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Post by Julie Clementae on Oct 9, 2010 21:59:57 GMT -5
Shiluya flew off happily to Find Vaan. He was in the stables, tending to a Strider of course. "VAAN! Hi hi hi! it's been so long, I missed you Vaan!" She wrapped around his wrist, her head rubbing his palm.
Faey smiled as Shiluya flew off to find Vaan. "Okay. What's first." She grimaced, knowing that a makeover was coming up next.
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Post by Lady Elexa B'Shera on Oct 9, 2010 22:00:46 GMT -5
Elexa's smile softened. "First, you should probably take a bath and wash out your hair. Then... I'm pretty sure I have a few dresses that will fit you...."
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Post by Julie Clementae on Oct 9, 2010 22:03:52 GMT -5
Faey stared at her. "A dress? I can't wear a dress, it's not... Well, it's not me. I don't wear dresses. I may wear shoes now, but I probably wouldn't look good in a dress even if I tried one."
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Post by Lady Elexa B'Shera on Oct 9, 2010 22:06:21 GMT -5
She nodded. "We'll find something for you... besides, every girl needs one dress. Even if they don't wear dresses. If it's the right dress, it can make all the difference in the world.... but, first, a bath."
She snapped ehr fingers for a servant. "Take Faey to the bathing room and ready the baths for her."
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Post by Julie Clementae on Oct 9, 2010 22:12:18 GMT -5
Faey followed the servant to the bathing room and quickly got in the warm water, forcing herself to stay awake as she washed the grime out of her hair. When she was clean she simply relaxed in the water for a while, and about an hour later she emerged from the bathing room in a thick robe, feeling a lot better than she had earlier.
"Alright, what next?"
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Post by Lady Elexa B'Shera on Oct 9, 2010 22:15:48 GMT -5
Elexa smiled. "We'll get you dressed. You can pick out your own clothes; don't worry, I won't force you into anything you hate."
She led her up to a rather exquisite bedchamber, with the fantasy equivalent of a wal-in closet, and she egan to show Faey clothes, checking fit and Faey's opinion first and foremost.
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Post by Julie Clementae on Oct 9, 2010 22:27:01 GMT -5
Faey didn't seemuch she liked at first... Until Elexa brought out THE dress. The kind of dress she'd always dreamed of wearing- the perfect cut, perfect color, perfect in every way. "This one..." She breathed, touching it dreamily. "Can I wear this one?"
Shiluya was now flying in circles around Vaan's head. "Lady Elexa said she wanted to see you in the main hall, and that she had a surprise for you!"
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Post by Lady Elexa B'Shera on Oct 9, 2010 22:36:24 GMT -5
Elexa smiled, nodding. "Of course. It's most definitely your color..." And she began to help Faey put it on.
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Post by Vaan Seraph on Oct 9, 2010 22:37:36 GMT -5
Meanwhile, Vaan looked puzzled, but nodded at Shiluya. "The let's go!"
He said one last goodby to the Strider he was working with, washed his face and hands, and began to trek back to the castle...
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