RP:House Expansion

Background

The previous night, Roytoc and Raziel were discussing things to the nature of expanding her house/ shop. They discussed the idea once before, but it hadn't been put into action like it now is. While Raz had gone off to do errands, and visit Aeonis, Roytoc had been searching for workers to assist with the project. Upon returning to the house Raziel and Aeonis come across a rather strange character in their midst. McGinny, a rather tall, greasy, and smelly sailor who happens to be extremely jolly and kind. After discussing a few more things Raz goes to prepare dinner, an odd thing she can do despite her blindness, though sense of smell is better at telling if food's ready for some cases. As they all start eating, Muraski decides it to be a good time to bring Raz's chidren home.

Race of the Lycans

Aeonis stood in the center of the grove, performing what appeared to be a type of yoga and martial arts composed of multiple fighting stances and techniques. A thin sheen of sweat covered his body, most of which was visible because he wore only his wolf-fur boots and pants. His entire focus was intent on the poses, gliding skillfully and with the ease and grace born out of years of practice. His equipment lay off to the side, along with Frostbane, his ever-present ice katana.

Raziel slowly and quietly enters the shrine, as little sound to her footsteps as she can muster. While Aeonis does his stances and training Raz gains an almost playful look to her face, a little smirk appearing. After waiting in silence for a while she suddenly would charge him, once she's decided he's got no weapons on him, so as to tackle him playfully, and say with a happy "Got'cha!" trying to pin him to the ground.

Aeonis had his focus so integrated in the task at hand, he did not notice the quiet approach of Raziel, and was caught off guard by the sudden weight that knocked him to the ground. When he realied it was Raziel he smiled wide, allowing her to continue to hold him against the ground. "Raziel, my love!" he said happily. "I wasn't expecting you! How are you, my dear?"

Raziel chuckles, giving him a little kiss before rolling off of him and lying beside him upon the ground. "I thought I'd give you a nice little surprise. And I'm doing just fine." she pulls her dark tinted goggles to sit atop her head like a headband before turning her face to him and smiling with her eyes closed. "Roytoc's visiting so we can work on expanding the shop, and yesterday I raced his horse, Cleave. How've you been, love?"

Aeonis rolls over to look upon his love, shrugging his shoulders at the question. "I've been just fine lately. Decided to do some swordplay, a few exercises, that sort of thing. Although I have missed you much." He puts his arms around her, squeezing her tightly and affectionately.

Raziel nuzzles her head against her love's. "I missed you very much too, Aeonis. Also, my change is going just fine.. Not too fighty as much any more or anything, and I think as long as nothing bothers me I'll keep in control better than most. That and Roy's been keeping my mind straight, kinda helping me in figuring out what my decisions were and such... He was upset the other day, but I think the idea of fixing up the shop made him happier." then she gets an excited look to her face, like a puppy playing fetch. "Aeonis, maybe you should help us out with building it! Everyone's gonna have their own rooms, that way if we all want privacy we'll have a place to go, though you and I'll probably share my room. Also we're making the back room bigger and like a living room, so that we don't have to all sit in the main room... And the kitchen's gonna be bigger too!" she seems very happy about the idea of making the house big enough for them all, even adding "And Ex gets his own room too!"

Aeonis looks thoughtful for a few moments. "I suppose I could help, although Roy will need to show me how. Never been much for building things. And Ex will be happy to get out of the woods, he's been comlaining for a while." Aeonis lets out a small sigh, realizing how thirsty he was, and his stomach growled none too quietly. He lets out a small laugh. "Well, this is unfortunate. I just ran out of food this morning."

Raziel wraps her arms beneath his and about his torso as he speaks, and nods "Roy said you two can fetch supplies and such, if that suits you two better." then she blinks at his words and smiles. "We have tons of food at home! Caught a deer a few days back. Would you and Ex like to come over for supper? Roy made some of that Crimson Brew stuff yesterday."

Aeonis had the look of a ravenous wolf when she mentioned the Crimson Brew. "I would love to, my dear. Just let me relay the message to Sanguis and Ex and they will meet us there." Aeonis stood for a moment, his face contorted by the immense concentration it took for him to contact the dragon's mind from this distance. I really need to work on that, he thought to himself. After the message had been sent, Aeon's face took on a much more relaxed look, smiling. "They'll be home soon. Shall we go, my love?" He said, reaching out to her with one outstretched hand in an offer to help her up.

Raziel practically jumps to her feet after Aeonis stands, awaiting him to get prepared, though before the couple leaves she says "You wanna get your weapons, dear? I wouldn't want them taken... Other than that, I'm ready to go home if you are." she chuckles, before adding, "If you ever need to restock on food when your out, just come over. You know I hunt... And my house always has venison and such."

Aeonis walks over to where Frostbane and his clothes lie. After putting on his vest, he pulls the sword strap over his head and tightens it, placing the hilt of the katana over his right shoulder for easy access. Smiling, he walks over to Raziel, kisses her softly, then whispers in her ear. "Catch me if you can..." before suddenly breaking into a dead sprint to the treeline.

Raziel grins brilliantly at his challenge, and turns to follow, her long legs spreading into a wide gait, as Kraar soars down from a tree to make sure she doesn't hit into a tree. Once Raz gets into a clearer section she, too, begins to sprint at full boar, a smile still upon her face. Aeonis would be several yards ahead of her, but she'd never give up such a fun challenge. "I'ma get choo, love!" she calls to her love after giggling.

McGinny the Sailor

Roytoc stood there talking hastily to a big burly man, it sounded as if they were talking of business, though it like it was on a more casual note. "Okay McGinny, I agree, we'll get you as much ale and food as you want, as well as the payment of five-hundred gold when all this is over, does that sound fair?" Roy would ask curiously, looking up at the big man. The man, McGinny, was at least six feet five inches, looking at he muscular bulk of his frame, he had to weigh at least four-hundred some pounds, along with his slight beer belly. He had a big bushy beard, along with a handle-bar moustache, his hair atop his head was rather greasy and slicked back, it looked like he hadn't bathed in a while. He wore a stained white sleeveless shirt, along with a pair of tight green linen shorts, and he wore knee high working boots. McGinny smelled of liquor, salt, and sweat, a lot of sweat, it was obvious he was a sailor. "Hmmmfmfhf mfhfmf Arr mfmfmhfm, yep," The man muffled outwards, giving a hardy and raspy laugh at the end. Roy's face was one of partial shock again, his talking was rather unnerving, his beard prevented the man from talking too clearly. "Indeed!" Roy would say proudly, feigning understanding. Roy patted the greasy man on the shoulder and quickly rubbed his hand, "Would you like a beard-uh beer?" Roy asked the man. The Ranger himself was wearing a blue trench coat made of thin material, under that was a black leather vest, the banner of Frostmaw sewn on the heart, he wore thick black pants and his boots were shined as well, white gloves adorned his hands; his usual regalia during the winter. His hat was absent. McGinny let out a cheerful bark, "Fhmhmffm!" He exclaimed. Roy scratched the back of his neck, "Yeahhh… Gotcha," Roy would say with a quirked brow.

Aeonis closed on the shop quickly, winning the race between Raziel and he by nearly a full minute. He slowed to a stop, noticing Roytoc and the strange sailor-like man he had been talking to. Aeon noted the pungent smell as the one he noted some distance off. He really needs a bath... Aeonis thought to himself. He turned and awaited the arrival of his love before greeting everyone, all the while thinking of that Crimson Brew. His stomach made a loud report at the thought. Off in the distance, the dull red of Sanguis' scales could be seen as he too made his approach, Excessus on his back.

Raziel would, indeed, be catching up. Though she didn't notice that Roy had a guest, so when she gets close to Aeonis she leaps at him, full intent of tackling him once more. "Rawr! Caught you!" She'd laugh as she leaps. If she does manage to capture him she'd giggle, until a scent would make her nose crinkle, and her eyebrow quirk. "... I smell... A sailor that might know Devlin!" she mutters with another chuckle. "Roy! Look! I caught a wild Aeonis!" she'd call to him with another laugh.

Roytoc smiled as he watched the two, though he was still a bit angry at the boy for biting another person, he wouldn't mention it for a while. Roy was about to speak but McGinny poked him on the shoulder and pointed to Aeonis and Raz, "Mfgffnmnm, Whfo Arrr Tghmnfy?" He would ask the Drow, still craving the beer. "Ummm," Roy would reply, though since the sailor was pointing at them, he supposed he was asking who the two were, "That is Raziel, the owner of the store. And the boy is just that, a boy, Aeonis is his name," Roy would tell the rank man. McGinny nodded and his whiskers seemed to bristle, as if there was a smile under the beard, he closed his eyes too and chuckled a bit, it seemed he enjoyed the merriment of the two. The First Ranger waved to the two, "Hullo you two, Aeonis… been a while!" He called, smiling at them. "Come on McGinny, we'll get you that beer," The Drow would say, taking the man inside. Roy had bought beer that morning, knowing sailors would appreciate the brew.

Aeonis would lazily allow Raziel to tackle him once more, smiling wide with laughter. He looks up as Roytoc adresses him. "Hey there, Roytoc! It's been far too long!" He wraps Raziel in a loving embrace, then stands, setting her down on her feet. Aeonis stretches, then gestures to the sailor. "So who is this... pleasent man here?" He winces as the breeze blows a strong odor from the man again, his heightened sense of smell making it that much worse. Sanguis is now slowly gliding toward the shop, about a mile off now.

Raziel kisses Aeonis's cheek, before waving to Roy and McGinny. After Aeonis asks his question, Raz would start walking to the shop, after grasping his hand in hers. A smile is upon the woman's face yet, along with a healthy blush from their run, as her free arm wraps around her middle, the bruise upon her stomach had receded since the previous night, but dang it if Preklek kicks don't hurt! "Good evening, sir! My names Raziel..." she pauses, as though pondering something, though she doesn't go on to finish her name. "I'm the owner of the shop, though... I heard Roytoc introduce us. May I ask what your name is, sir?" the elven lycan asks the large man, in a friendly natured tone.

Roytoc went into the kitchen to retrieve a beer for the sailor, going to the ice box to get a frosty one. McGinny smiled to Raziel, thinking she looked sweet enough. "MmmcGinnnny!" The sailor would exclaim, the beard making his name vibrate further. He sketched a short bow, though it was most a nod of his head, then he would put his calloused oily hands towards Aeonis, wishing to shake hands. Roy stepped out of the kitchen then, looking at the sailor curiously, he handed the burly man the frosted beard and smiled. A rousing bark of a laugh would come from McGinny's belly, his huge hand to pat Roy and smear his hair with grease. Roy had a stoic look on his face, though also a look of unbelief, slowly he took his hands up and brushed his hair back once more, taking on the formal look, the grease aiding in slicking it backwards. Slowly the Drow walked towards Raziel, whispering to her, "I think his name is McGinny, I can't be sure, his beard makes his talk into gibberish." Roy then looked back to the man, already the bottle was open, the cork coming off with his teeth, then he began quickly chugging the brew.

Aeonis shook hands with the rough-looking sailor, a pleasent smile on his face. When McGinny turned away for the beer, Aeonis quickly reached down and rubbed the grease onto the grass, being sure to remove it all from his gloved hand. Deciding it would be no use, He removed the gloves and put on his other pair of enchanted leather, grimacing and meeting Roy's eye as the drow smeared his hair back stoicly.

Raziel continues to smile as the man introduces himself, not able to see the handshakes and such (of which Raz may've found a tad humorous.) When Roytoc explains his name to her, she pats his arm softly with a nod, whispering, "Thanks. Remind me, while we hire the workers... Not to mention my last name, please." With those words, Raz places her right hand in the center of her chest and gives him a small bow. "It's quite the pleasure to meet you, McGinny." Her hand would then gesture to the shop, "Please, come in if you wish. Aeonis and I were just going to go work on something for supper, though I'm sure Roytoc can continue to discuss things with you, unless you two have finished your conversation." she turns her face towards Roy as she says so, before turning back to McGinny. True, though, that after she gave him an invite to be inside she started thinking on that she really should by some incense after this experience.

An Odd Meal

Roytoc smiled to Raziel, nodding to Aeonis at his look, "Yes, McGinny and I are done talking, he will be sleeping here tonight, though he'll be in a tent outside, along with the rest of the builders once I fetch them. Something to eat would be nice, would you like something to eat sailor?" Roy asked McGinny. The man smiled once more to Raziel and shook his head to Roy, he had something to eat. The man would rummage in his pocket until he pulled out a rather greasy looking package, which he unwrapped to reveal, a fish. The fish was heavily fried and sopping with grease, though McGinny quickly began munching away at it, laughing at how delicious it was. Though it smelled rather spoiled to Roy. "How are you today, Raz?" Roy asked softly, looking away from the outrageous sailor, who soon patted Aeonis rather roughly on the back in a sign of camaraderie.

Aeonis smiles heartily at the man, although inside his stomach is doing cartwheels. Why must he touch me? he thought to himself, grimacing at the thought of washing his vest. Glad I put this on... oh well. Aeonis walks over to where Sanguis is preparing to land, taking off his vest and wrapping the cloak about himself, hood up. The dragon makes his descent.

Raziel nods to Roytoc as he explains everything to her, then gives a smile to McGinny once more. She was quite certain she'd met him at the docks once when she was disguised as Devlin, for she used to get odd jobs there to get her clothing to smell fishy... Though it always smelt more of ocean than fish. Speaking of fish, Raz's nose was struggling to stay put and not crinkle at the scent of the man's meal, though her hair bristled momentarily for she hadn't put on her hat today. "That's fine is he stays here the night, Roy. I was going to speak to Dad about keeping the kids for another night, they'd be too shy anyways." she chuckles softly, and as Aeonis walks away she softly wraps her arms around her middle... She wanted to visit them, but they must have been on an adventure with Mura today. After Roy asks his question she shrugs to him "Oh, I'm just fine. Plenty excited to do some building, too!"

Roytoc nodded to Raziel and placed a hand on her shoulder, making sure Aeonis was out of earshot, "That's good, Raziel. But don't keep everything inside, it will tear you up, if you ever need to talk about it… You can talk to me, or if you just need a shoulder and can tell no one else. Okay?" He asked her in a whisper. Meanwhile, curious as most sailors were, quickly finished his fish then washed it down with more beer, pulling another package from his pocket as well, he followed Aeonis. Wondering what the boy was up to he unwrapped this package too, this time it being calamari, or rather, a raw and intact squid, which he would immediately bite into and chew, it being of a slight rubbery texture without being cooked. "Ahaha, mfmfmh Dragon!" He would bark, the salty sailor looking to the dragon, he rarely saw the beasts after all.

Aeonis was sickened by the sound of the raw squid being devoured next to him, and he could not decipher the words McGinny spoke through his beard and lunch. "Could you please try and move some of that beard out of the way, sailor? It makes it awfully hard to hear you." Aeonis would say calmly, hoping the man wouldnt touch his cloak. Sanguis landed with a bit of a thud as his feet hit the ground, and Excessus quickly jumped off his back, looking a question at Aeonis. "Where's the food?" he said puzzled. "What do you think I am, your butler? Go get it." Aeonis retorted jokingly. Placing an arm around his brother's shoulders, Aeon led the way to the kitchen, while Sanguis changed into his avatar form of a red wolf, trotting along behind them.

Raziel nods to Roytoc, patting his arm gently. "Thank you, Roytoc. I appreciate that." as she hears Ex's voice she can't help but chuckle at him, turning partially to wave "Hoi, Ex!" she calls happily to him, before adding, "I'll go heat up the food!" she'd turn to go into the house before the boys, gathering up the rest of the Crimson Brew from the previous night, and stoking the fire before she sets the pot upon the stove, along with a pan and the tea and coffee pot. As all these things begin to heat up she goes to the bread box and grabs the loaf out, to cut it up. After that she sets the bread, some butter, and the pot of honey upon the table along with dishware and some golden spoons and forks... Being that she wanted to make sure there was absolutely nothing with the properties of silver... Although the last silverware was actually not made of silver, but steel. As she moves about the kitchen the woman sings a happy little tune, hardly able to contain herself from her excitement of having most everyone home, the main verse of the song being "Let's seperate the twilight between the two of us. I'll be the night, and you'll be the day. And when we hold hands we make a beautiful orange." there also being some mention of the ocean. Truly Raz loves the ocean, which is why she doesn't mind the sailors and living in Cenril. After a while Raz takes out a few chunks of venison, to make everyone some rare venison steaks as well. She was getting quite the apetite as well, though it probably wouldn't reach the extent of the boys. If everyone kept out of her way they'd notice her steps every so often being spinning ones, like the dancing of a ballerina. She'd do this when she sets something upon the table and then spins to return to the stove. Truly her song went well with her steps, as well.

Roytoc smiled to Raziel and went inside along with her. McGinny on the other hand let out some voracious laughing at Aeonis comment, and actually got out a rather greasy coral comb. He stroked his beard away from his mouth, which stuck immediately with all the grease, and it revealed a rather pleasant stark-white smile, a full smile with no teeth missing. "Ah, well ya got some spunk! I like that a lot in fact!" The sailor said in a very clear and gruff voice, seeming pleased. The man would rush ahead and catch up with Ex, wrapping an arm around the poor boy, his greasy and rank underarm hairs bristling against the boy's cheek, "Well boyo! Ya hungry, I'll give ya a food that'll put some hairs on that thar 'o' face!" He would roar, smacking the squid into the boys hand, then quickly walking past and ducking a bit to go in the shop. Ex's face was one of horror actually, his eyes wide, Aeonis would just snicker and lightly shove him back into walking, "Contain your temper brother, you may get the first strike in our training tomorrow if you do," Aeonis would say softly. Ex liked that idea so he would slowly move towards the shop, his face still holding a stripe of grease. Roytoc smiled, for he was in the kitchen watching the woman, her joy made him happy, but he knew the loneliness of night made one sad most of the times, though she would have Aeonis this night.

Raziel heard the words spoken outside as she rounds up the steaks, being that everyone like their food either raw or rare. She would eat her's rare though, so as to not get a questioning look from the jolly sailor they had in their midst. As she scoops the Crimson Brew into big bowls for the boys she asks McGinny, "So, McGinny. Have you met anyone named Devlin down by those docks? Young elven boy, ragged clothing and messy face and moon colored hair? He's kinda spunky as well, and one of the older orphans. He's a friend of mine, and I know he does work down by the docks." she'd ask this so that she might know if he's the one she helped before, though only Zal and Mura know of her disguise that she keeps hidden in the tunnel. When all the foods set she claps her gloved hands together with a smile. "There, food's ready!" Kraar, upon the register pointed out the squid in Ex's hand and she blinks for a moment before passing Ex and whispering to him "If you don't eat it, pretend you did and hide it in your bowl... You can place it in there and stick the napkin over it." finally she turns around and goes to grab a bottle of deer blood, though this one was covered with cloth tightly around it, for she'd done that to a couple so that the fact of its contents would be hidden.

Roytoc would smile and thank the woman as he took his bowl. McGinny would scratch his beard for a few seconds then smile to Raziel, "Might that I have, missy, pretty sure I've seen him here and about. Kind little feller, does none 'o' us sailors no trouble at all," the man would say in a kind voice. "And no thanks ma'am, I just ate my food, thank ya kindly though," He would say in a polite tone, cocking that unbelievably white smile. Ex, well he didn't mind seafood, it was just that it was covered in the man's grease, who even knew where his hands had been! One day, Ex would try squid, and it probably tasted good as well, he would take Raz's advice indeed, not wishing to eat this squid. Aeonis would smile and kiss Raziel softly, stroking a finger down her sweet face, "Thank you, love," He whispered, quickly taking his bowl, he would look at her a bit longer before he began eating. "Yes, thank you, Raz, and if you don't mind, I want to talk to you a bit later, like we have been doing, okay?' Roy asked softly, between mouthfuls.

What-a fiesty daughter you-a gots thurr, Raski!

Muraski walked through the door with the two kids, one held in each arm, and a golem attached to his leg. The trio had apparently decided Muraski was a great jungle gym. Behind him, was Bresk, an orc, and another minotaur. The three entered in after Muraski, each playing guard for the eve in case someone happened to attack Muraski while he held onto the kids. Once inside the shop, LeskoVac motioned for them to lean up against the wall while he moved to find Raziel. Once she was found he handed over the kids to her, "Got things sorted out, Raz?" His eyebrow rose quickly, Roytoc ignored entirely. Ansonious crawled up Muraski's form to sit upon his shoulder and pointed at the elf, "Oi-a it's the daughter a figure to the man who-a runs me shop!" The golem still believed he owned the shop. He continued to stare at Raziel for a few moments before he whispered, "Raskkiiiiiii, she's-a elf! How's-a she yer daughter!?" He looked between the two for a few more moments before it hit him! "OH ho ho! Raski you scoundrel! Hooken up wiff-a da elves I see!"

Raziel would nod to McGinny, with a smile, for it was true. Whenever she was disguised she'd only work for the sailors, under the pretense of wanting to give them assistance. "Well that's good then, Devlin's got a good heart." then she chuckles softly and adds "Loves to mess with some merchants sometimes, but I'm sure that's just a little phase." then she'd nod to his words about already eating. As she's thanked she nods to everyone and sits in her own spot to start eating. "You're welcome everyone." as she's about to take a bite of her own food she stops short of placing it within her mouth she stops short. "Hm?" as soon as she sets the spoon back into the bowl she finds her children given off to her, the woman suddenly smiles and hugs the two, though she says to Mura. "Dad, I think I need to ask a favor of you... Soooo." standing up she sets the kids upon her chair and kisses both upon their heads before saying "Oh yes, McGinny, this is my father Muraski. Dad, Mcginny." she'd gesture to Mura, then to the overly greasy sailor, and back before heading into the main room, though she'd quirk an eyebrow at Ansonious and mutter "You're asking for a good swift punting, little punk..."

Roytoc smiled to Muraski, for he really didn't have a problem with the man anymore, "Hello Muraski, I predict your well," He would say to the man, knowing he would likely get ignored, though a greeting was still in order. Aeonis would nod to his love's father thinking no words needed to be said, and Ex was too focused upon his bowl. McGinny smiled at the newcomer with all the new guests as well, letting out a rather gravelly laugh, "Hullo to ya! Don't think I've seen yourself around those there harbors anytime, yet ya seem so comfortable in Cenril, or maybe just the house. Anyway, it's good to make ya acquaintance!" He would call out to Muraski, thinking the man swell enough, though the sailor just kept his hands in his pockets watching everyone. Helping to build a bigger shop would be nice, after all, it was overly crowded now. Roy though, was looking more to that strange thing that mentioned Muraski sleeping with elves, he found it humorous and wondered what it was.

Muraski turned his head towards Ansonious briefly, "She's adopted Ans, no sleeping with anyone for children for me. Understand?" He ignored the drow and sailor, minus a brief nod to each of them. "What do you need Raz?" The merchant asked his child briefly before he moved to leave. Ansonious grinned at the woman, "What-a fiesty daughter you-a gots thurr, Raski! I-sa thinks she's-a really suits-a you! You should bring her round-a more often! Course, the others seem-a bit to wantin to-a please ya! Look at them-a sayin hi!" The golem hopped off Muraski's shoulder and moved towards the drow, "Didn't Raski kick-a you out?"

Raziel turns to the golem with a frown at his question to Roy. "Hey, can it!" she growls, moving to give him a kick before just sighing and saying "That was not Roytoc, whoever you are." after that she turns around to meet Mura in the main room saying "Oh, forgot to answer your question. Yeah, I did. Thanks for taking the kids for a few days.... Um, anyways. Roytoc and I've been discussing since yesterday about getting started on our ideas of expanding the shop so there's more of a home section to it than just a back room and a kitchen. The shop becomes rather crowded with all of us when we're together, and the kids'll be getting bigger too. So, what I'm wondering is. When we get enough builders and begin to work on the house, is it possible for the kids and I to spend the nights at your home? We'll stay out of your way, and I'll bring them with me during the day. It's just that we'll need a place to rest at night until it's finished. Of course, you don't have to accept that since it's your home. I'm merely wondering... And, as for the building part of it, there'd be a room for everyone, but I was wondering if mine could have one of those doors that only you and I can open... You know, what with my being the only woman in the house... I thought one would make things more private for me. Though, like with my other question, you can say no to that." Raz wouldn't mind the guards in the room, though were she able to tell there was an orc she might get agitated. As she spoke the elf lycan had headed to her chair to sit, for she was slightly tired today. As for the kids, they'd be looking up at McGinny, Lucy saying excitedly "Hello there, Mister! Are you a pirate?" while Bill would only shyly wave to him, and then turn and smile to Roy, Aeon, and Ex.

Roytoc looked to the little thing curiously, shaking his head, "Nope, that was my brother. Though I think I was kicked out of here before, could get kicked out again, though right now, I'm allowed to be here. Muraski's not one you want to anger, he'll kick you out on your ass, or just plain kick your ass," Roy said with a smile, after all, thinking back on it, that fight with the man had been fun. Though it was hard to be around him at times "But what are you little thing, and why so curious?" Roy would ask, truly not knowing. McGinny would laugh heartily at the little girl, his laugh sounding a lot like a pirate's, "Nah, little lassie, I ain't no pirate. Thought 'o' 'bout it on a few occasions, but nah. I'm just a plain ol' sailor, proud an true. Love me fish, and love the work it gives to me! And maybe you might be a princess, would I be right!?" McGinny would say sweetly to Lucy, waving to Bill as well. The sailor knew how greasy and dirty he was, so he didn't want the children to get dirty either, the man was courteous, after all.

Muraski moved his hand quickly to cover Raziel's mouth as she spoke so that the part of secret doors wouldn't exactly get exposed to the world. If he managed to succeed, an angered glance was given her way, "Really, kid? Really?" He sighed, "Yes, you can have them but you better learn to mind your tongue. Now, I don't care if you stay there, at all... But, I'd prefer you stayed at the hotel." He took his usual seat and reclined as Ansonious moved about doing his thing. "What's-a ya mean? Raski able to-a kick people's ass? Pssh, he's-a not so tough! Just recently, claws just-a bout done killed him! Well.. I thought she did! Then-a he smashed her senseless.. HMmm, what happened to claws, Raski?" "Poisoned." The merchant replied, "Oh! That's-a right!" With that the golem moved back to sit on Muraski's lap, the kick to be ignored as the metal golem couldn't even feel it.

Raziel blushes and faces the ground, for she'd forgotten herself with that one. "Sorry, Dad..." the woman quirking her brow once more and shrugging. "I could stay at the hotel if that's what you'd prefer. I understand that you would want a puppy to stay at your shop." her arms cross as she leans back in her chair. She listens to the conversation between Mura and Ans before saying "Claws? Dad, you mean that cat lady? Cuz she was complaining about you the other day. About your way of teaching too. Said sword play was too hard, and gave Ranok all the weapons you were kind enough to supply her with so as to get one weapon of some ridiculous nature." she sighs with a shrug, removing the goggles from her eyes and rubbing them. "Some people..." After she releases that bit of information to her father she adds in "Oh, and thank you. I'll watch what I say more often." back in the kitchen Lucy would be giggling at the sailor's question "Mommy says I'm her little princess. So I think I am one! Being a sailor sounds like fun too though!" Bill, being the loveably shy boy he is, only nods in agreement to Lucy's words about being a sailor before he turns to Roytoc to pull upon his sleeve, obviously wanting to whisper something to him.

Bill whispered to Roytoc, "Uncle Roytoc, why'd Daddy get kicked out? Lucy and I miss him..."

Roytoc would shrug at the little thing, "Toughness doesn't always matter, it's about strategy, and determination, being as durable as that one helps too, could shove a sword through his gut and he'll shrug it off," Roy would tell the thing. Though he felt Bill's tug and smiled, crouching down he put his ear near his nephew of sorts, "Yes, Bill?" He asked softly. Though the whisper only made him frown, he would nuzzle the boy's sandy hair and feign happiness though, "Don't you worry, he'll be back soon enough, we're making the house bigger, just for him and you two," Roy whispered back to the boy, hugging him. McGinny cocked his stark-white seemingly perfect smile at Lucy once more, wanting to pat her, she was just adorable, "Well, I'm sure she does, you seem purty enough at be a princess, So I'm sure you arrre. And yup, bein' a sailor's all I know, it sure is fun, and it lets you work, workin's good for the soul!" McGinny told her with a chuckle, after all, passing on the knowledge of a hard day's work wasn't such a bad thing. "What about yer pops, I didn't know mine, you have one? You his little princess too?" The sailor would ask, just making idle chit-chat with the girl.

Muraski stood from his seat and moved to leave, "Well, you have the kids, you got company and I should get going. I shall talk to you later Raz." A nod to Roytoc, "Be careful." Ansonious moved to look at Raziel once more, "Oh-sa damselle! Iffa you ever decide that these fleshy people aren't-a the thing for you!" The golem offered a wink. He then climbed back up Muraski's back and onto his shoulder. Muraski merely offered an eyeroll at the golems comment. LeskoVac motioned for the others to leave and soon, unless stopped, the five would be off.

Raziel rolled her head in the direction of the kitchen, not particularly liking where those conversations went to, though when Mura gets up she blinks and jumps from her seat. "Whoa, one sec Dad!" she moves to the cupboard, pulling a smaller sized box from it and moving with swift steps to where he was, acting as though she was looking between him and Bresk before saying "Here, I thought you might like a few bottles of your favorite drink." she holds it out to him, though she more so expected Bresk to take it, since Mura had to deal with Ans at the moment. She wouldn't even bother a response to him either, believing it to be a good idea to punch him in the skull next time he brought something like that up... Not knowing what he is. As for the bottles it would be eight larger sized bottles of blood from creatures she hunted that day. "Other than that, I guess I don't have anything else to speak to you with... Though I wish you would stick around more often for once... Oh wait! I was wondering if my lessons could resume. I miss having you as my teacher... Ehh, anyways, goodnight Dad. I apologize for taking your time, and we all will be careful." Raz seemed decently cheerful today, and her mind seemed a lot straighter than usual, though she was still her rambling self, her lycan side probably not going to be a problem for another couple of days. As Raz speaks further to Mura, Bill nods to Roy's answer with a smile spread over his face, though he speaks nothing else, as he's rather convinced of Roy's words and needs nothing further. Lucy on the other hand would start to speak once more "Thank you mister! You seem very sailory too! And Bill and I work real hard! We have to do writing lessons and stuff!" then she smiles bigger at his question "Daddy's real nice! He teaches us all sorts of things and we like him a lot!" though her words were said so loud that Raz turns her head in the direction of the kitchen and sighs.

Roytoc smiles once more at his nephew and let him go from the hug, "You don't have to be so shy Bill, though it does bring comfort when one remains silent, I think you just rather listen then speak, that's a nice trait, women like it too," Roy winked at the boy and nuzzled his hair once more, standing up and retrieving Aeon and Ex's bowls, they were just talking to each other now, about training and sorts. Aeon did want to talk to Raz, but she was busy right now, she he would wait, he could usually always wait for her. McGinny nodded and smirked, it was good to have a father, it still pained him some days that his had walked out on him, though he had took care of his mom just fine. "Well that's swell, glad ta hear it, bet he's a nice feller too, probably'll meet him some time, I'll be around for a while, gonna help make ya home bigger, make it look nice! I hope ya wouldn't mind to talk to me once an awhile on my breaks, will ya?" He asked with some voracious laughter, already liking this certain family, though he would miss the sea until he returned.

Muraski sighed at the bottles as Bresk took them and continued on, "Bye for now Raz." With that, he was off into the night. He didn't really want to stick around.

Raziel thanks Bresk when he takes the bottles, figuring the minotaur would do well to make sure Mura eats... Raz did, actually, feel bad to an extent that her blood would do him no good now though. "Uh... Alright then... Night Dad..." she sighs, closing the door once he and his group left, thinking it to be her fault for mentioning the secret doors and Korenai. Though afterwards she gains that happy face again and turns back to the kitchen to go eat her own food, she'd scoop the kids upon her lap before sitting down and handing each a piece of honey covered bread. Bill nodded to Roy's words, before taking the food Raz handed him. When McGinny mentions the building of the house Lucy's eyes widen and she says excitedly "Are you gonna make us a castle?!" an even larger smile coming to the girl's face as he mentions speaking to him on his breaks "Ok! I can tell you stories about dragons, and the unicorn princess and stuff!" she adds joyously.

The Evening Winds Down

Roytoc suppressed a smile at Lucy's antics, no wonder Zal loved her so much, she was so sweet and so kind. Aeonis and Ex continued talking, when Raz headed to bed, that was when Aeon could spend time with her. McGinny would smile at the little girl and shake his head, "Nah, I'm just gonna make it bigger for all of youse. But anyway, who'd want a castle, yah gonna get a cozy home, ya don't need no cold castle. Though I'm sure ya would get one! And those stories do sound nice! Though ya think you could cook one up about the sea, some monsters and a noble captain fah me, I would enjoy that!" He chuckled heartily at that one. Slowly the man would begin heading towards the door, "I think I would do well to go to mah tent, give all of youse some privacy, though it's been nice," He would say politely.

Raziel finishes up her food just as Bill finishes eating his bread, Lucy had her honey bread still in her grasp. "Castles are cold? Then I don't want a castle cuz Mommy doesn't like the cold!" her eyes seem to glimmer with inspiration at his request, however, and she nods. "Mhmm! I can make you a story about that stuff, Mister. It sounds like lots of fun!" After the two finally finish their snack Raz stands and brings the two to the back room. "Good night, McGinny! Sweet dreams!" she calls to the sailor with that same happy facade she'd been putting on all day. After tucking the two into bed in the normal fashion, and being rather happy to be near them again, she returns to the kitchen and thinks for a moment as she moves to clean up the mess. "Roy, you wanted to have a word with me about what we've been working on these past couple days?" she asks him offhandedly. "Because if you still wish to talk we can talk in the tunnel, if you wish for privacy for the conversation."

Roytoc would nod to Raziel, but thought better of it, Aeonis was here and he had good hearing. "If you don't mind, we can continue tomorrow, that is, if you're okay right now?" He asked the woman softly. Aeon and Ex both went to lie down themselves, Ex on the floor where he usually slept, Sanguis next to him, and Aeonis on Raz's chair. McGinny was already out the door ready to head to sleep, though he was smiling wide. Roy patted the kids' heads lovingly, "Also," This part he would whisper to her, "Bill was telling me that they both miss Zal, and wonder where he is. I told them he would be back soon." He thought she should know this.

Raziel continues her facade as she straightens up after pulling their covers up. "Of course, Roy. Fine as ever!" she smiles to him, though after holding a faked one all day it was getting rather tiring and only came halfway through. With a yawn she begins heading back to the main room to go to where Aeonis was, though she was moving languidly as her arms unintentionally wrapped back around her middle. Before reaching the door she pauses and whispers "Thank you for telling him so, and we can speak tomorrow... I'm exhausted..." and that seemed to be true enough. It was indeed getting late and she needed her rest, what with the change and the previous day.

Roytoc frowned and shook his head, going to Raziel and hugging her softly, "No, I can see you're hiding the pain. Please, don't hide it all, it's not healthy. Just tell me, tell me how you feel, tell me if I can do anything, please, Raziel, can you tell me how you really feel?" He asked in a whisper, holding her in a caring embrace, wishing the woman all the happiness in the world.

Raziel accepts the hug, because it really was comforting... Probably because he knew about these types of things from experience. The children were already asleep so it didn't matter, but her face would go to being one of pain and sadness. "I... Don't know how I feel Roy... Numb, perhaps... But there's still a coldness mixing with a pain like hot needles... I don't think you can do anything... Um..." she then turns around as best she can while he embraces her and says "Actually... Can you be gentle on Aeonis for biting me? I don't think he thought you'd be upset about it, neither did I... We didn't know. But I don't want any more upsettedness... But other than that, I don't really think there is..."

Roytoc sighed and nodded, the boy didn't react to anger anyway, "Okay, Raz, I'll do this for you," He whispered, softly breaking the hug, he would place his hand on her abdomen and softly pat there. "You will feel pain for a while here, and no lycan healing will fix it… It'll go away with time though. I'm sorry that this happened and you feel so… I don't know, you must feel like you've lost a part of yourself, just know that I'll be here. And yes, I'll go easy on him, I might not even bring it up for a while," He said in a soft tone to the elf.

Raziel nods as well, thanking him. As his hand touches her stomach she makes it seem as though she were looking down at it. "Yeah... I really do... It's like if I lost one of you.." she sighs and goes to kiss Roy's cheek "Thank you for being here for me. I appreciate it more than you know." Raz didn't react well to anger well, so how he was speaking to her lately seemed to drawing the odd insanity that had been about back. "I think I'm going to retire with the boys now, Roy..." then she smiles weakly and adds "You know, you call me Raz when you're being serious." she chuckles softly at that before turning once more to go to Aeonis, glad to know they were all safe, though she really wished to know if Zal was safe... Why couldn't everyone just get along better? Maybe the new shop would fix that, since there'd be more room to move.

Roytoc smiled and hugged her once more, happy that he could make her feel a bit better, "Okay Raz, I'll let you get some sleep, have a nice night. I guess I'll go and sleep in my tent, see you in the morning," He would say with a sincere smile, nuzzling her hair with his hand for a second before walking towards the door, "Have some nice dreams, and tomorrow night we can talk more," He would tell her gently. He would smile at something though and shrug, "Yeah, I guess I do call you Raz when I'm being serious or kind, oh well, you like Raziel better I think anyway."

Raziel waves to him as he walks off though she smirks with a chuckle "Actually... I love being called Glitch. I've missed being called so. Sweet dreams to you as well, and try and tell Zal that for me as well. I've been telling him for a while now, I'm afraid of him getting nightmares." that last part would've been said soft enough for Aeon to not hear, before she goes to him to sit next to the man and nuzzle against him... How long had it been since those two slept at night next to eachother? ... Not since he'd been unconscious perhaps, though she wasn's sure. Still, she was rather pleased to be near him tonight, to sleep so near someone she loved... "Goodnight Aeonis, I love you." she whispers to him before saying to Ex and Sanguis "Goodnight Ex, good night Sanguis. Sweet dreams."

Roytoc would wave her off and smile, going to his tent. Aeonis would wrap his arms around Raz, pulling her close, he wished he could sleep next to her more often, he loved her so much. The lycan would softly kiss her, feeling every facet of her lips, stroking a hand through her hair, "I've miss you," He would whisper, smiling his wolf like grin.

Raziel smiles as the two kiss, a light blush to her features once more, being that his brother and dragon friend were in the same room. "I've missed you too, love." she whispers back to him, wrapping her arms about him as well.

Aeonis smirked and closed his eyes, making sure he was as close to Raziel as he could get. "As much as I would love to do anything but sleep, I'm afraid these two are here, and I can tell you're tired love," He would say in that lovable nearly cocky yet modest tone. "Maybe some time we will get some time alone, actually in the comfort of a home… Though I love the forest more, and I love you even more," He whispered in her ear, softly kissing her again.

Raziel chuckles softly, before the two kiss once more. "You can read me like a book, love." she whispers to him as she nuzzles her head gently against his. "Perhaps we will. That would be awfully nice, wouldn't it?" soon a yawn would escape her rose hued lips and she'd go on to say "Goodnight, Aeonis. Sweet dreams." giving him a kiss upon his forehead before she replaces her head upon his shoulder and begins to drift off.

Aeonis would smile, softly rubbing his love's back, "Goodnight, Raziel. Sweet dreams to you as well, I love you," He would whisper back, ready for sleep. He hadn't done too much today, but this gave him the chance to sleep next to his love, and he always enjoyed that.