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Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

I'll wait for at least one more person to respond.

Also, Vertigo, I hope you're prepared for the amount of sass Garrock is about to throw at you for daring to ask about his family.

The Wild Beyond Witchlight

If horrific stuff can exist in Domains of Delight, who's to say goofy things and fun Musical Numbers like Barnaby's aren't possible in Domains of Dread?

@Guardian Angel Haruki

On the topic of musical Domains of Dread, I suddenly wonder why there has never been a Phantom of the Opera-inspired one.

The Wild Beyond Witchlight

If this happens, Jub will definitely have a more firm belief that Aurora is an Archfae in disguise with how she worded all this.

@Lurking Krog

At this point, he'll at least think "Well, even if she is an Archfey, she seems to be on our side, at least for now"...

Which might actually be useful later on, because Aurora could use this belief to stop him from doing stupid things in the future.

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Anyway, I will get a post up either today or tomorrow.

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

I'll wait for at least one other person to respond before I answer this time.

Also I love this:

"Is it, err, that obvious?" Rudrick with a small laugh as he set off down the corridor.

"Yep." Skobeloff replied blithely as he moved to follow the dragon.

@rush99999

Skobeloff can be so blunt sometimes.

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

Decided to put Rudrick's answer to Skobeloff's question just to keep this conversation flowing.

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

At Skobeloff's comment, Rudrick ducked his head slightly as if in embarrassment. "Is it, err, that obvious?" he said with a small laugh. He starts walking down the corridor, keeping his movements slow so the drakes can keep up with him. "Yes, I haven't really had the opportunity to speak with Garrock in quite some time. I've been trying to meet with him for a while, in fact, but he always seems to be otherwise occupied. I thought now would be a good time to try and clear the air as it were but, err..." He hesitates, and for a moment his cheerful demeanor falters. "I suppose he has just gotten back from a mission, and is probably very exhausted." There is a small strain in his voice as he speaks, betraying the slightest hint of frustration towards his sibling. However, he quickly tries to cover it up with a laugh. "Well, it's fine. I'm sure we'll get a chance to talk properly before he leaves."

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

That's the best feeling tbh! Much better than the reverse, which is also sadly common...

Would Fellwing know about the things Heliotrope is referring to, re: the festival and the political stuff?

@Vertigo

Yup. The political stuff is the whole Rothscar succession crisis that was mentioned all the way back in the first IC post, and everyone knows about it.

And the Moonbeam festival is the largest festival for dragonkind, spanning five days (each one celebrating a different moon). Also Fellwing has probably heard a lot about it recently because one of the days has this big flying race that Kebros is noted for usually winning.

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

... and by a couple of days, I mean right now, apparently.

I don't know how I went from very tired and feeling like I couldn't write a post to... writing a post, but here we are.

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

"Hmm?" Heliotrope paused from her examination to look over at Fellwing, taking a moment to process what the drake had just asked her. "Ah, well, yes, sometimes. Recently at least, it has become a bit more of a common occurrence." She grimaced slightly. "I don't know whether it's a seasonal thing, the excitement of the upcoming Moonbeam Festival, or the stress of all that political nonsense over in Rothscar, but I've noticed some emotional inconsistencies among my Housemates. Nothing too serious has come of it yet, no full-blown Shadowselves or anything like that, and nothing like those black veins any of you were describing, but it is concerning." She returned her attention to her patients even as she continued speaking. "Hasn't been helping my sleep any, I tell you."

As this whole conversation was going on, Kyte had remained quiet. They had not responded to Shieldwing's attempts to cheer them up, instead examining their newly healed wing and flexing it as if to try and figure out if there were really any side-effects of Stargaze's spell. Tamba, seeming to notice this, went over to their clutchmate and put a comforting claw on their shoulder, which earned her a grateful smile from the orange drake. They didn't seem too upset, at least not right now, just quietly concerned with this new development.

Seeing three of his charges starting to make their way out of the room, Garrock called over. "Don't wander off too far, we're not planning on staying here too long!" he said. "And come back immediately if Rudrick tries to rope you into doing something stupid. We've had enough shenanigans for one day!"

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As Skobeloff, Stargaze and Shieldwing exited room, they'd find Rudrick standing right outside the room, hesitating as if he was hoping someone would follow him outside.

Most likely Garrock.

However, if he was disappointed that it was instead three drakes - or if he heard Garrock's little comment - he made no sign of it, giving the three a big smile. "Oh hello!" he said cheerfully. "Sorry, I don't believe I got any of your names before. Again, I'm Rudrick." He gives a small laugh. "I don't know if Garrock mentioned me while you were all traveling together. Knowing him, probably not. He's pretty tight-lipped about... well, a lot of things, but especially things regarding himself."

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

Nah, but, Fellwing's waiting for Heliotrope's answer and not going to actually involve herself with the family stuff (as interested as I am as a player). So just waiting atm!

@Vertigo

Aight. New post will hopefully be up in the next couple of days.