RP:In Vgfh's office

Moonlight told your clan, "*Moonlight and the children come in to the office. The wind fae looks in shyly not sure this is really a good idea, But when she sees the drinks all lined up she can't say no. Taking a seat on the chair close to the desk she reaches out and takes a red wine in her left hand and cheers with Rio. * " Cheers my friend. I am sure that Mitth will be here soon. the twins won't let her say no. " * Sadie and the baby cuddle together on a cushion as Kells watches the door, as if that would help any if Vg does come in*"

Riotka looks at the kids then all the boos. Walking to his bag he pulls a small stool, milk, then cookies.

Moonlight picked up 1 red wine. Riotka dropped 24 chocolate-chip cookie. Riotka dropped 24 milk. Mitth , at the twins' urging, meekly wanders into the room, looking about as if there were eyes in the walls or the like. Surprise at Rio's joy is clear in her expression, and lagging dance steps apparently. She can only blink as she's handed a glass of...something. Cautiously eyeing it, she scratches her head, "Thanks.... Cheers, all!" Riotka picked up 1 dwarvish meade.

Riotka ushers the kids to the milk and cookies near the music playing slave. The slave seemed to not mind the kids around his feet as he happily plays another tune. Looking towards the door, "There is no reason to watch the door. Real men are not scared of the repercussion of their actions." his words ring strong as he smiles. "Sitting on the middle of the desk again, Riotka took up a glass. "Here's too out new member Mitth, and to out leader , where ever he may be." slamming the drink in one gulp "Claw!!!!" he shouts before getting up to dance a bit more with one of the girls. Still half a cookie in her mouth. Riotka told your clan, "Just read mine then Moons. there all better! :)"

Moonlight told your clan, "*The twins let go of Mitth's arm as they inter and see the cookies hit the table. * " COOKIES! Thanks Rio..." * It doesn't take them long to get a few and head to a shelf up high to snake on their goodies. Kells goes over and picks up three cookies and takes them over to Sadie and Cherish leaving one for him self. Moonlight smiles up at Rio as she eyes Mitth and gives a wink* " That was nice of you sweetie. It will keep them from taking our drinks for a little while. Mitth please help your self. We share here .." * Her smile only glows as she takes a sip of her red wine.*" Moonlight picked up 1 chocolate-chip cookie. Moonlight picked up 1 chocolate-chip cookie. Moonlight picked up 1 chocolate-chip cookie. Moonlight picked up 1 chocolate-chip cookie. Moonlight picked up 1 chocolate-chip cookie. Moonlight picked up 1 chocolate-chip cookie.

Mitth nods at Moon's invitation, pensively pondering what she could bring to the table, to say. Milk and cookies were already there. Surely fish from a day's fishing wouldn't be too suitable.... After a bit of rooting about in her knapsack, she 'ah-hahs' and adds several things to their collection. To the toast, she sheepishly grinned at being mentioned, but raised her glass as well to drink from afterward

Riotka sips from his glass as he picks V's picture frame up. "I wonder who she was." Looking around, for a moment. "Thinks the 'Past frame' will tell us?" he shrugs as he finishes the glass. "So Ladies, what shall we toast to next?" his question poised to both yet he looks at the new claw, Mitth.

Moonlight told your clan, "*The twins flutter down to get some more cookies and something to drink. Before they head back they give some cider to Sadie to share with Cherish. Kells takes his own bottle water. The boys eyes watching the new memeber for it was the first time he has seen one so beautiful besides his mother that is. Walking away from the door to the other side of Mitth the child gives the woman a smile and blushes as he takes a seat next to Rio. Moonlight finishing her glass of wine floats another one over were she is resting on the chair where one hand lays on her large puffed out tummy. " Well Mitth I think you should make the next cheer. I really shouldn't be drinking, but I doubt a few glasses of red wine won't hurt. " * Moonlight holds her glass up waiting for her new friend to make a toast.*"

Mitth , after what dancing she could have been coaxed to participate in, took an inconspicuous seat somewhere. While enjoying the music, an idea struck her. With a quick whistle or two, she looked expectantly at the doorway, where a pair of birds flutters in shortly after. Perching on a shelf near the musician, the duo acknowledge the avian's implied request with a chirp and begin to sing complementarity to the fiddling. She smiled fondly at the children settling down, especially the one eying her. She found children cute in their various ways. To Riotka's pointed question and Moon's urging, Mitth vaguely tilts her head, hastening her thinking, as she raised her glass. "To...the prosperity of our astounding organization, and the harmony of the wondrous people within." At the latter part, she smiled at each of them in turn, truly grateful to have found such an amiable group. With several disjointed gulps, the avian downs her glass with a suppressed wince. The bitter taste of alcohol was unfamiliar to her.

Riotka watches attentively as the slave does remarkable well with the changes. Nodding his head to the music until Mitth starts to toast. "Here!, Here!" he shouts in response to the well thought out toast. Hoping over the desk, Riotka sits in V's chair. Opening the desk draw on the left side he roots around before looking back up. "Ahh he keeps the neat stuff in here." Pulling out an old looking bottle and three glasses, "Can't say how clean his glasses are, but the alcohol will clean it right?" he ask as he pours the glasses. "Oh it's my turn." he looks around the room. "To Good times, good friends, and the future." holding his glass up to the kids. Who mimicked with milk. This time he sips from the glass, enjoying the stashed brews smooth almost sweet taste. Then his attention his caught by something else in the draw, it would seem to be a picture of some sort.

Moonlight told your clan, "*The twins giggle out as they watch Rio going threw the desk drawers. They both flutter down to where he is to see what he sees, their little wings making a beating noise as they hover above the drawer. Kells has his eyes locked on the pretty winged woman, his mouth falling open while his mind is flooded with thoughts only he knows. Sadie shakes her head at her brother as Cherish fights to get down from her sister's lap for she sees the pie and wants some. Floating over to it with her tiny wings the baby smiles as she gets her hands on a piece of pie. With her hands she starts to seat back on the floor to eat her pie. Moonlight just lets the children go for it is like a party and why should they have to behave all the time they are kids after all. Placing her wine down the wind fae takes the small glass that Rio has just poored for her and says as she gets a hold of it * " Wonderful cheer from you both, I agree totally ! " * Slowly her left hand moves to her lips. The strong alcohol stings her nose as she takes a sip. With a breathless voice she replys * " Wow, that is some strong brew there... ""

Mitth vaguely wonders--hopes, rather--that should the head honcho randomly appear, that he would not be upset. She knew little of his temperament, and had heard discordant rumors. To question about sterility, Mitth's brows faintly furrow as she tries to reconcile the answer with what she had learned at the academy back in the day. It seemed logical. Hesitantly taking the poured glass, still ever so slightly worried about the office owner's possible reaction, she raises the crystal to Rio's cheer, also agreeing, "Whole-heartedly!" She cheerfully brings the translucent rim to her lips, pauses, and frowns. Seeing the rest drink, she eggs herself on to do the same. This time, the wince afterward stays prolonged on her expression, even as she sets the glass down, commenting on Moon's comment. "Probably too strong for me...."

Riotka thumbs threw the draws a bit more, "Notes, notes, loves letter, Bill, bill, another bill, love letter." he sits up for a moment as to take another drink. As he set it down he notes the ladies are Rosie cheeked, and may be getting tipsy and decides to wait for he next toast. "There is a lot of stuff on the bottom of this drawer." he loses interest in the draw and just leaves it open. Taking his glass in hand he gets up and lazily dances around with the children.

Moonlight told your clan, "* Rayna and Marina seat down in the drawer as Sadie and Cherish dance with Rio to the beat of the music that is being played for them all. Kells finally lowers his eyes from the wonderious woman, his teeth biting into a cookie. Cherish's half eaten pie is left on the floor where she was eating it before Rio took her in his arms to dance with her sister. Moonlight twists the glass with the dark alcohol in it between her fingers and places it back on the desk. Lifting her legs she leans back in her chair placing her feet on the desk next to the unfinished strong brew. Taking a cookie and some milk she relaxes while eating the cookie that is between her thumb and four finger. * " Cheer's to the days to come and to VG him self for letting us party in his office. " * Yes the wind fae is a little tipsy but she knows her limit.*"

Riotka watches with a smile as Mitth's eyes go heavy, as she slumps in the corner. Riotka sneaks over and places his cloak over her. Looking back to Moonlight, Riotka swipes a glass from the desk and takes a seat next to her. Watching the kids dance around the now dancing slave as he plays an upbeat song. "We should do this more often, Maybe we'll get the fearless leader in here some day to join us." Looking up at he roof and out the doors and the hallways echo with laughter and music. "This place has not known life like this since our last clan meeting....and that was some time ago was it not?" he smiles and sips from the glass. Closing his eyes a moment enjoying the slight jolly feeling he was experiencing.

Moonlight told your clan, "* A smile is drawn across the woman's face as Rio covers up Mitth with his cloak. Sadie and Chells where still dancing with the slave and Kells was now take some pie to go with his milk. Rayna and Marina were playing in Vg's open drawer. One holding a feathered quill as the other held a large piece of paper down for her to draw on. Sipping on the milk for too much alcohol was not good for the baby. And her tummy was growling for some food. Taking some pie of her own she nibbled with delight and a smile on her face. Her feet still resting on the top of the masters desk she was comfy where she was and the pie was just what her tummy needed. Sipping at the milk between bites of the devine pie she couldn't help but to watch Rio. * " It's been too long since this place heard some music and happy voices. It was a good idea you had Rio. And I do think that Mitth was happy to be here with us. Though we really must try to get to know her before the alcohol takes her over. All I know is her name at this point and I am sure there is much more to know . " * Looking to the door and back to the chair where VG should be she sighs for she misses her leader very much and wishes that he was around more* "

Riotka smiles as he leans on his hand as his elbow hits the desk. "It has been a long time since I joined here. I have never owned a house. Never could see the use for one. I spend more time here than just about anywhere else." Riotka realizing he was rambling stops and thinks for a moment while taking a drink. "Point being it has been sometime since i joined and the F.C. has always beer there for me. I hope to make use of the empty rooms here to help our fellow members get by."

Moonlight gives a nod of her head for she too was now smiling and happy to see a new memeber that wanted to spend some time with her. Placing the empty plate down and drinking the sweet milk that went so nicely with the pie . Wiping her mouth on a rag she kept tucked in her many pockets of her pack she rubbed her tummy while speaking * " Oh, That would be lovely. I could just see a place were we could seat around and just talk and drink and eat our feel with out having to go to a tavern to do so. If you would just tell me how I can help I will be sure to do what I can. " * The twins were done with the art work they were working on and were now pinning it on the wall close to a picture of VG and some of his friends. Kells was working on making some arrows to go with his new bow. Sadie on the other hand was still danceing with Cherish in the middle of the room, both girls smiling as they spun around to the music*

Mitth , much to her dismay, could only watch as her vision go blurry and an overbearing sleep coax her eyelids down. The last image, burned into her mind before darkness came, was of them--joyous them, together, smiling and making merry, not so unlike a cozy family on Christmas Eve. Laughter and merriment bore her on clouds of security and promise to the unconsciousness. Somewhere along the way, her diminishing awareness imagined the shifting shadows beyond draping a blanket about her, evoking a dreamy, grateful smile from her placid face. ((ooc: Hehe, thought it might be more interesting to stay asleep for the time being.... ))

Riotka leans back in his seat, "It would be nice to have a room of my own here, Something of a training room." pausing to take a drink, as he looks to Mitth. "I've always slept in the garden, is there even a proper bed here?" he asked aloud but though about internally. "Maybe like you said a proper place to drink, maybe this isn't being the best example for the new member." Riotka goes quite as he contemplates how his actions might look to the lower officers. He drifts off thinking a smile still on his face, as he stares into his glass.

Moonlight nods her head while taking her feet off the edge of the desk so that she can move some. Carefuly getting up she rubs her sore back with her left hand moving her head from side to side to releave the stiffness. Before she can get far Sadie has taken her hand and pulled her into the dance with her and Cherish. Kells looks up to see that Mitth has woke from her short nap and smiles at her. Yes the boy was watching her. after all it was a male thing to do, to watch over the woman. The two girls that looked like a mirrored copy of each other were now seating on Mitth's shoulders, one on either side smiling at her with their heads tilted so they could see her better. " Your awake! Yeah yeah ... Mommy she is awake again... " * The wind fae smiles up as she is spun around by her children in the center of the room. Calling out to answer both Rio and the twins she could be heard saying. " The children and I always sleep in the haunted store room.. you could join us there if you wish. Though there is an empty room that is not far from the store room we could all share. And your right Rio dear. This is not a good example we are making here. But where else could we go were we can sit in comfort and have each others company? " * Catching Mitth's form as she comes back around from the spinning dance * " Yes, I know girls. just give her some time to rest before you ask too much of her okay?" * Both girls call back as one * " OHHHhhhh Taaaa!"

Mitth , in the deep reaches of slumber, saw the bright faces of her new-found friends float by before being carefully tucked away into memory. Next came hazy shadows of those she knew before having taken leave, their forms idle and almost dismissive. A navy backwash followed by darkness. Then trailed the faded photo stand-stills of avian faces--disapproving instructors, jeering classmates, and negligent parents. Scorn or disdain were etched into each of the frozen faces as Mitth's dream train progressed down memory lane. Her head drooped forward and jolted up, sufficiently prodded by gravity to drag her consciousness from its descending abyss. Groggily blinking, stifling yawn, Mitth noticed the male's gaze in mid-yawn and looked away with a sheepishly grin, blush painting her cheeks. Etiquette had been ingrained in her childhood, and yawning in public was a large no-no. Embarrassing. Tilting her head at the other two seated on her shoulders, Mitth smiled, joking, "Missed me that much, huh?" To their mommy, she cheerfully assured, "It's quite all right, no harm done."

Riotka made a gesture to the slave, "Play cannon for me" the slave made a face for a moment and dug around in his small bag for a magical stone. As he set the stone in a slot in the wood, the fiddle changes shape slightly, changing colors it looks more of a golden wood now. Dragging the bow across the stings the sound made was of a few instruments all playing nearly at the same time. Riotka eats a cookie slowly taking in the song as his free hand dances with the song. "Did you sleep well? You seemed so comfortable i couldn't bring myself to wake you." finally looking over to the now awake Mitth. "We have been here a while haven't we?"

Mitth , turning her attention to Rio, offered him a pleasant smile as she affirmatively nodded. "Very." Apologetic hesitation, almost too quick to be seen, crosses her face. "I didn't mean to fall asleep...." Looking down, she notices the cloak draped around her shoulders; it looked curiously familiar. "Did you...?" she gave him a questioning look, piecing together her hunches. Darker pink crept into her cheeks as she realized it must've been. "Aww, you didn't have to...." Reaching to carefully remove the makeshift blanket and return it to him, she appreciatively lowers her head in a bow, "Thank you kindly, Master Rio!"

'To his question, she nodded. "Yes, it seems so."' "(I blames it on the cough syrup!

Riotka 's Centaur enters with a small Blue Crow on his shoulder. Riotka see him and smiles, "Is it time to go already?" he jested to the other slave. Riotka got up from his seat and collected his cloak from Mitth. Turning back to the Centaur he said, "I think I might stay a bit longer, send word please." nodding he then placed a ribbon on the birds foot and with that it flew out the door. Sitting back down in his seat he reaches for a weak ale. "Another drink. It's already late, so why not?!" he raised his glass and took a drink. "Well have to do this more often." Riotka said out loud.

Moonlight 's back pain was getting to her as she tried to keep up with her two girls that were still dancing. Taking a few staggering steeps away from the girls, the wind fae backs into the wall her hands holding on to her self as she takes in a few deep breaths before sliding down the wall to rest on the floor. Her eyes were spinning as well as her head but it didn't keep her from trying to look at what the twins were up too. Rayna and Marina were playing hide and seek in Mitth's hair and giggling to them selves. Kells had seen his mother stumble and was at her side right away to help her to the floor before getting her some water to drink. He always took care of his mother. Holding her head the fae snickered as she spoke * " Woooo I guess that was too much spinning for me. " * trying to look up her eyes caught hold of Mitth and the centaur that had come in but her words were for her new friend.* " If you get tired of them bugging you, just tell them to go play ... Okay? " * slowly her eyes ran around the room and she found where Rio's voice was coming from * " We should do this more just not with the so much alcohol next time. I do believe it's not good for me in my condition."

Mitth eyed the crow rather intently, as birds were her favorite animal...and she had known another cerulean crow who had been rather...interesting. After the visit, Mitth glanced at the clock, careful not to disturb those giggling in her hair, agreeing with Rio, "We /should/ do this more often. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation takes a rather bad toll on my birdie body, so I won't be able to stay much longer tonight." To Moon's unsteady steps, Mitth leaned forward, as if trying to reach out. "Are you all right...?" Seeing how the boy had already gone to his mother's aid, however, she relaxed. After carefully extracting the playing twins from her amber locks, Mitth gently set them down and stood, whispering with a goofy grin, "Sorry you two; I think your mother wouldn't like it much if I took you home with me." She began gathering empty bottles and packages to put in the trash receptacle, out of learned courtesy. Her birds, as if on cue, fluttered down to sweep the crumbs out of the door with the wind from their wings.

Riotka was swift on his feet as she hit the wall. "Are you okay?" He relaxed a bit as her boy was there to aid her, he felt relived the boy felt as strongly as he did. "Maybe next time well bring sweets versus the boos." Riotka smiles widely, then shrugs. "Back when i was much younger there was talk of opening the FC for a night and having a grand ball. Or maybe a large picnic. These day I think we aren't big enough to host a ball, but a picnic would be nice i think." Riotka motions for the fiddle player not not resume, as he was taking a break. "Please clean up here for me, I have to make sure the ladies make it out okay." the slave bows graciously. Riotka throws a small bag to the ground before the fiddle. It hits the ground with the sound heavy of coins. A smile crosses the slave's face as he looks up to Riotka who has already moved on picking up his weapons and armor in the corner. As he walked he finished any half empty glass on his way. "Will you be okay Mitth? You can stay here too if you like?" he asked as he tightens a strap.

Moonlight called to Sadie and Cherish to come to her side. Cherish climb on her mother's lap as the woman pulled her close to her breast. Looking at Kells and Sadie then pointing to the twins she says to them all.* " Okay now, we have all had our fun. You children help clean up with Mitth. She doesn't need to do it all by herself. " * Sadie gave the twins an eveil eye and Kells just turned around and started putting the full bottles back in the crate where they belonged. The girls help put away the food and give Rio back what he had brought to the party. Slowly Moonlight got to her feet again and leaned on the wall with the baby in her arms. With a wave of her hand a small duster came out of her bag and began to dust off the furniture in the office making it look as good as new. It didn't take much time at all before the place was back to normal.*Moonlight adds as she hears Rio* " There is always an place for you to rest. The children and I stay just down the hall and up .. We take the east room sometimes or the store room. You can bunk with us we have a spare plate if you like."

Mitth smiles cordially at Rio and Moon, emptying the last remaining handful of into the trash can. "Yes, I'll be all right. Thank you for the offer. I'll probably take a perch up on the roof or a nearby tree or so, at least for tonight." To the helpers, her smile widened to a grin, "Wow, you're all so well-behaved. Thanks so much!" Not sure what else to do, with a clean room thanks to everyone's efforts, she simply stands there to bid everyone a warm farewell. "Thank you all for a wonderful evening, wonderful hospitality. I wish you the best with everything--and may we all meet again soon!" She bows deeply.

Moonlight smiles towards Mitth and the twins call out before their mother * " We will see you again right??? We want to play ... " * Moonlight 's lips turn up in a grin * " It was so nice to get to know you Mitth dear. Please do come back soon and be careful out there in Hollow. The night can sometimes be a mean place when your all alone. So if you need anything just come in here and look for me okay? I am always here for you."

Riotka looks to the two clan mates. "I can have them clean this up, you are not required to clean this up. Besides they would love this kind of work as to oppose to the normal type of missions I send them on. Much less life threatening." Riotka smiled. "Especially you Moon, you are to be taking it easy, are you not?" he watched as the slaves started packing up and cleaning the furnishings in the room. Riotka had finished reading his armor and collected his stuff. "Maybe next time we'll have a picnic." he smiled and turned to direct his slaves in the proper condition of things. Turing back around. "I too must be going soon, If either of you should need anything sent word. In the garden you'll find either my crow or my falcon. Showing either your F.C. crest shall call them forth to give the message. They are trusted friends." he went back to picking up bottles. "Thank you both for coming, it's not often i get to drink with friends." he then bows slightly.