@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 Leading him down to the locked cellar and latched door to the pit.” All right, did you want me to retrieve the sand? “ offering to take the vase.
Marcel climbs down and goes to perch on the nearby workbench away from the snakes.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 She waves him off.” We have plenty here stored up for the holiday. Besides, this family does not really want for much. It will look to them as if you are trying to buy their favor. Charm them with your company, not coin.” Sabira says encouragingly, finding the stairs.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 “They’ll be more apt to have at the holiday mead than indulge a bottle of wine if I know them.” Sabira retorts off hand. Passing patrons to the staff only section and ignoring a commotion in the kitchen.” After our excursion, it feels mum is warming to you.”
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 Marcel perks her ears, her mood lifting.
Leading him from the room and back down to the evening bustle.” My father and uncle should have returned. I’ll check on them after we’re done so you can get back to the room for a respite.”
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 Chuckling shortly,” Not exactly a fair deal but I shall allow it.” Offering her hand to take the stoat who complies with the move after briefly appearing offended.” It’s all right, we know you are worth far more than a painted vase.” Petting the furry familiar.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 Marcel settles and basks in the affection.
Coming to the stand and picking up the vase.” This one will work. We can buy one in the city for him to have as a more permanent bed at your estate.” She replies, ticking the vase in the crook of her arm to carry it.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 The familiar rolls and grips his hand, playfully nibbling him.
“An empty vase or even a bucket would do just fine to transport the sand.” She proposes simply.” Would prefer ceramic to wood, just for clean up’s sake.”
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 She cocks her head at him.�� You’re certain you would like to use those rather than a normal container? They’ll never be sand particle free again without magical intervention.”
Marcel nuzzles her head against his jaw and lays down like a tiny stole around his neck.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 Glancing at the snake who was curling up under the cloth.” A container would let us carry more in one trip. They wouldn’t bother us about taking the sand as long as we don’t track it through the inn.”
Marcel jumping over to Astrophel’s shoulder and going to lick his jaw.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 Marcel squeaks happily in response, putting her head forward for pets.
Sabira steps forward and takes his wrist, bringing it around herself.” Think we can sneak down before she has the opportunity to catch us.”
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲”It would be best one of us if it is to be taken from the Nest.” Watching him meander around and settle back in.” Though if you’d like to try your hand, we could supervise your access.”
Marcel comes bouncing over and climbs a pant leg to claim shoulder.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 She chuckles, peaking at him through the eye holes. She steps forward and takes the mask then his chin.” It is a sin to cover such beauty.” Coming in to steal a kiss.” Yes, we can get Kalei settled. If you put it near a window, the sun will warm it.”
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 The snake hesitates a moment but then slithers onto his palm, making his way down his arm.
Setting her wine down on the bedside table.” He may like a sand filled vase to settle into for bed.”
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 Deorwine huffs.” Ah, I will get a fresh carafe to yer room. Let me get these stowed before they disappear into a dragon gullet and I’ll be right up.” She smiles confidently.
Sabira goes to pluck the fancy bottle from the crate.
“Amnian? Pricey.” Edel says with inflection.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 Deorwine shakes her fist at the dragons who were on the ceiling after stealing cookies from her tray.” Oi! Those are for my da ya thievin lizards! “ while the two snicker playfully.
“Wine you say? How kind.” Edel says sweetly, sitting at the counter and protecting the tray.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 She chuckles, a pleased little wag to her tail.” Sounds like a plan.”
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Approaching the inn, the front doors still open and the Faerie Dragons fly ahead of them and make a beeline right for the kitchen.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 “Oh no, more he is overstimulated so he’s trying to bury himself. He was hatched and raised on a farm where he was around the same people every day so he is seeing and smelling a lot of new things today.” Leaning in a little to check on the snake cautiously.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 “Very normal. He’s a sand adder after all, they dig in the sands of our homeland to ambush prey, get away from the heat, hide from predators - it’s a natural instinct.” Sabira explains with admiration.
The little snake nuzzles its head in the hairs at his neck.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 Offering a confident smile.” That’s the spirit.” Her tail giving him a little slap on the behind.
Kalei begins slinking up the side of Astrophel’s neck, nuzzling into sun warmed dark curls.
“Your companion is trying to dig.” She adds casually.
@Astrophel_Ancu 🎲 “You wish to experience a Faerie Dragon’s euphoric breath?” Sabira poses playfully. “Thus far, it has been. After such a long time - being here with my family and my lover together feels surreal. I’m almost afraid to sleep, lest I wake and find it all a cruel dream.”