Jonah: *stands still and glares at Simperer for another long few moments, fists clenched at his side in typical nine-year-old-boy bravado* *spins around and stalks back to where Sarai is* *kneels down and hugs her* Don't worry, Sarai. It's okay. You remember how me and Simon used to throw tantrums if Tommy didn't let us go where we wanted? Basically, I think what's going on is these two are like me and Tommy fighting. *rolls his eyes*

Me: ...good gravy, Jonah, you're a sassy one.

Tinsley: no it didn't. I didn't say trees were a bad hiding place...

*whispers to Mordir* she had a schizophrenic moment.

Lajh: hooray! Pretty and intelligent! We have a winner! *dives under the water and returns with a pretty blue shell* =) for the lovely nymph?

*sobbing with Annwyl*

Simperer: *completely ignores Jonah* *glowers at Mordir* consider it a challenge, then.

Blank: decorate a tree? How curious. I wonder what the birds think...

Mordir! *for the first time ever experiences extreme dislike of Mordir* that was...ouch. *looks apologetically at Lillian*

Alastair: *moans and opens his eyes, rubbing his shoulder* Chayn

*points to the right side of Alastair's neck, where diamond-shaped puncture scars form a curved line leading to his shoulder but disappear into his tunic* He thought you were the monster that did THAT. I think it was just the general way you decided to make your entrance. He'll be fine.

Tanner: I don't know how. And I don't think rubber comes from any of these trees.

Trevelian: I had to make sure nothing sinister sprang out of the forest and tried to keep you from rolling.

Aren: *puts a clawed hand on Lillian's shoulder to keep her from reacting to Mordir*

It's kind of sad that Aren is such an important person in his tribe but he spends most of his time trying to keep human teenagers from doing things they'll regret...

Timothy: *hears commotion and leans his head back to see what's going on* Free people do an awful lot of bickering.

Trevelian: *eyes flick between the two other human adults in the room as he contemplates getting involved*

Jonah's awesome.

Mordir: I'm not-

One person at a time, genius, pretty soon you'll have everyone at your neck.

Mordir: *Points to Chayn and Tynx* They won't.

Tynx: Won't what?

Chayn: Don't count on it.

Mordir: *To Tinsley* I know you didn't. It just sounded like it was for a moment. Did you really assassinate someone in a park?

Really? Now? Keep this up and your children will learn your secret.

Mordir: ... Zinaan, go and play with Ivy.

Zinaan: M'kay! *Looks at Trevelian* Oh. Thank you! *Hugs and runs off* Thank you for the piggyback ride!

Ivy: *Gasps, and gingerly takes the shell* Thank you. It's so pretty. *Looks at Lajh* I didn't know there was an Alphabet King.

Tynx: *Jumps up on Blank's shoulder* Christmas trees are inside houses. They're cut down and brought inside and decorated with pretty glass balls and other things.

Mordir: *Snarls* Name the place, Whiner.

I have school! o.o If you duel it'll have to be on weekends.

Mordir: Fine.

Seriously?! I will make you leave if you can't behave yourself!

Chayn: *Looks sadly at the scars, then nuzzles Alace again like a protective parent* I'm sorry for frightening you little one.

*To Kitra* A particular human teen? *Looks at Tanner* *To Abigail* Aw. Mordir, you made Abigail mad at you! *Pauses* An interesting thing, though... People like him and sometimes hate him...

Mordir: *Hesitates for a fraction of a second*

Lillian: *Stops, but strains just a little against Aren* Say that to my face you backstabbing murderer!

Okay, my kids, settle down before I take you both out!

Mordir: *Whirls on Lilly* You don't know what I am!

Lillian: I know enough!

You've been peeking ahead of the book! But apparently not far enough...

Mordir: Can I peek? Because I don't know what I'm being accused of here! She's the one who's messed up my life! Everything was just fine before she and her idiot brother-

Lillian: Take that back!!!!

*Head/everything solid nearby* If this gets to be too much/annoying to anyone, let me know, and I'll remove one of them until they cool down.

Trevelian: You are wel-*is startled by the hug*-come...

*whispers* Actually, truth be told, Kaida is a nightmare to reason with.

Aren: *quietly to Lillian* He's only a looking for a reaction. Exchanging insults won't make him respectful, it will only make you bitter.

Tinsley: *devious grin* once or twice...why, haven't you ever tried it? Makes the getaway a dream. Sooooo easy.

Lajh: of course there is! And if you misspell something...=_= *sinks into the water ominously* I will find you and TICKLE YOU MERCILESSLY!!!!!!!!!!

Blank:...why?*blinks at Tynx* well hello to you too.

They ought to duel if for no other reason than cooling off...I think they might both explode in a minute...

Lajh: wrong type of tree? But that's no fun can we try anyway?

Alastair: it's okay. you didn't know. *grins a little* you're getting me wet.

O.O O.O O.OOOOO

that is true. Kaida can be a pain XD

Trevelian isn't used to hugs? Yeah, I could see Kaida being slightly difficult.

Lillian: I've been through the foster system. I'm already bitter... *Scowls, but sits down again* I don't think anything will make him respectful.

Well, I thought he was for a little while.

Mordir: *Looks at Tinsley incredulously* No, I haven't. Parks are too open. I usually do my work at night.

Yeah. That'd probably be a good idea. I'm surprised they've made it this far without blowing up at each other. XD

Ivy: *Squeals and giggles* Why do you live in the water? Are you a Nyrian?

Merpeople.

Tynx: Hi! People bring trees inside so they can out presents under them. And so Santa Claus can put presents under it too. Nobody likes resents that've been sitting outside in the snow and rain under trees, so they bring trees inside. If you don't want to cut down a tree, you can buy plastic ones. That way you can reuse them next year!

*Hugs Abigail* No look shocked. Everything'll be okay soon.

Mordir: Don't count on it...

*Drags Mordir out by the collar of his shirt* You. Out. Right now. Go duel and get yourself killed.

Chayn: *Lifts head away and shakes her head, splashing water everywhere*

Tinsley: that's where the trees come into play. *pulls a short, hollow reed tube out of her cloak* ever used one of these?

Ooo...me founds ze thread *points to the door* *Simperer exits*

Lajh: oh no! She knows my secret! Aaaaggh--*disappears under the water, the back on one hand dramatically pressed to his forehead*

Blank: Whom? What's plastic? *antlers spark, and a foggy Christmas oak tree appears* rather conspicuous, I think...

Ok...me no look shocked. ...o.o

Mordir: *Peers at tube before I shove him back into the duel* I haven't. What is it?

Is he able to be here and dueling at the same time?

Tynx: Obviously.

P(

Ivy: *Prances in place in a panic* Oh no! I'm sorry, Mr. Alphabet King! o.o I won't tell anybody! Not even Mama or Papa!

Tynx: Plastic is... A man-made material, I think. You can mold it to make stuff. Santa Claus is a fat old man who climbs down people's chimneys and eats their cookies and leaves presents.

You... you maybe shouldn't describe him like that. You make him sound creepy.

Tynx: *Thinks* Good point. *Cocks head at tree* Mmm.... More like a pine tree. A short pine tree. Lots of prickly needles and pinecones.

Tinsley: called a Kymirri. A--hey, come back!

Lajh: *rises out of the water again, spitting out a stream of water* I'm just kidding.

Tynx...XDDDDDD

Blank: like this? *the tree becomes more accurate*

Alastair: Chayn! XD

Breindel: Trevelian, you're making a funny face.

Mordir: I'm here!

... Fine! You're here and in duel. Unless that doesn't work.

Mordir: So what does a Kymirri do?

Ivy: *Smiles and giggles* Oh, okay. So why do you live in the water? Does your castle have the alphabet?

Tynx: Yes! That's it!

Chayn: *Does something like a smile* *Swings tail toward shore, creating a wave*

Timothy: *moves back so he doesn't get splashed*

Tanner: *gets more wet*

Trevelian: Am I? I suppose I was lost in thought.

It's a Mordir clone....

Tinsley: You don’t know what a Kymirri is?? What kind of assassin are you?! *sigh* here, let me show you.

*hands him a tube similar to Tinsley’s* You’re going to want one of your own…don’t think you’d wanna use Tins’s.

Tinsley: *digs in her bag for a moment, then pulls out two small, thin, barbed darts, like needles with tiny hooks at one end* *hands one to Mordir* DON’T prick yourself with it. *slides hers in the near end of her tube*

Lajh: *typical feckless grin* Why do I live in the water? Why, don't you know that letters grow in seaweed pods? Oh yes, my palace is filled with letters. like, I-V-Y. *mischievously* now what does that spell?

Blank: *nods his head* Thank you, thank you...and now let's see...*a Tynx runs crazily around the tree* Much better.

Virika: *waves impatiently for the other children to join them*

Alace: EEP!! *watches wave*

Breindel: Oh, I'm sorry. What were you thinking about?

Lajh: Timothy, you're gonna get wet sooner or later...might as well come back.

A Mordir clone... as if one wasn't scary enough. He'll be here and in the duel whenever he's needed.

Mordir: I'll be lucky if I'm not killed. *Gingerly takes the tube and dart and copies Tinsley* I don't think I've felt this curious in a while...

Ivy: *Eyes go wide* They do? *Face scrunches up in thought* I-V-Y.... It kind of sounds like my name except for the last part...

Tynx: Whoa... How'd you do that? *Jumps down and approaches the tree and other Tynx*

Lillian: *Giggles*

Chayn: *Rumbles in amusement, turns, and blows the wave back into the lake towards Tanner*

Zinaan: *Tugs Timothy's hand* I can show you go to swim!

Do you even know how to swim?

He needs a clone Uh..Mordir, hate to break it to you, but he won't kill you. He doesn't actually like killing people...just wounding them. It's more fun.

Tinsley: Now we need a target...*glances at Lajh*

Don't even...*sets up a paper bulls-eye*

Tinsley: Party pooper... Ok, Mordir, then put it to your mouth and blow out, like so. *blows into the end of her tube and grins as the target twitches* You try.

Lajh: Why certainly! And numbers grow on trees. *devious grin*

Fibber.

Lajh: shuttup. *to Ivy* Yep! It's your name.

Blank: What's the fun in me telling you? *the other Tynx tilts its head and yaps at Tynx*

Timothy: No thank you. I'm not ready for water yet.

Tanner: *gets soaked again* I think I'm going to get out and let my clothes dry... *throws squashy sneakers to the shore*

Timothy: You can swim?

Trevelian: Just a memory of my siblings.

Lajh: *to Timothy* then it will come upon you when you least expect it! beeewaaaare of the waaaaterrrrrr!!! *to Tanner* wha? That's no fun! Come back!

Breindel: ah... was it a pleasant memory?

Mordir: Oh, that's reassuring... I think?

No. It shouldn't be.

Mordir: Whatever. I'm not scared of him.

Yeah... lemme know what you think of him when he wins.

Mordir: Who says he's going to win?

Um... his years of experience with a sword?

Mordir: Ye of little faith. *Turns to target and blows. The dart strikes the target's head* Aris, I want one.

Hahahahahaha. No.

Ivy: *Eyes get wider* They do? I haven't seen them before... *Giggles with glee* Cool! How do you spell Virika's name?

Tynx: *Jumps back in surprise, then yaps back* Is it real?

Chayn: *Sniffs sneakers curiously*

*Laughs conspiratorially*

Mordir: I don't like that laugh... It usually means I get to be miserable.

You do, but Iluna gets to be awesome.

Mordir: She already is.

Lillian:

Mordir: Shut up, Lilly.

Tinsley: and that, my friend, is how you assassinate someone in a park. *twirls hers like a baton* dart's practically invisible once it's airborne.

*takes target down* assassins

Lajh: that's because you aren't looking hard enough! ...that's a good question. Let's see now...V-I-R-E-

Virika: V-I-R-I-K-A!!

Lajh: *hands up in surrender* oh, a thousand pardons, please, milady.

Virika:

Blank/Dik: depends. Do you think it's real?

O.O be niiiice to him! ...Mordir seems to be irritable when it gets colder out. XD

Mordir: *Looks at tube* That is truly impressive. Aris, I really want one.

If you behave and don't kill anyone here, I'll get you one for Christmas.

Mordir:

Ivy: *Looks at nearby trees* Where should I look? *Looks at Virika* It's okay, Virika. Maybe the Alphabet King hasn't spelled your name in a while.

Tynx: *Cocks head* It sure looks real... But there's only one of me.

XD Maybe Mordir is more of a summer person. Don't worry. At best he'll be abducted and Iluna has to go off and kick kidnapper hides and rescue him.

Mordir:

Timothy: I've been in the rain before. Just not the lake.

Tanner: I'll probably come back in later.

Trevelian: Bittersweet... But yes, it was.

Aren: *watches the assassins*

I've never seen Mordir smile that hugely for something. XD Tinsley, look what you did XD

Tinsley: there's another type of dart, too. Depends on if you need to stalk the victim for a couple days...*lopsided grin*

Whoa, now Tinsley is getting excited...o.o I didn't think that was possible...

Lajh: um....Well, none of these trees have them. They're very special trees.

Virika: he's never spelled my name. I've never met him before.

Probably because you died before the story started...

Virika:

Dik: *grinning* is there? Are you sure? *the other Tynx blinks happily*

one does not simply kidnap--at best? How is that gonna work? ... If there's a way to kidnap Mordir I want to know it ... is he gonna be injured too? XD ...I would enjoy that, I think. character's pain is so amusing...especially when I like the character, because then I feel so terrible about being sadistic, but it's so funny at the same time.....You must send me this when it's written, you do realize that. Or else I will PM you every day until I get it.

Lajh: but Tanner... okay...*playfully tries to splash Timothy* It's coming for youuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!

Breindel: bitter and sweet.... May I ask what it was?

Tinsley: can I help you, birdmanthing?

Tanner: I'm sure I'll end up getting thrown in the lake again.

Timothy: Okay.

Trevelian: It was... *rubs fingers together* just a splinter my sister once had...

Aren: Merely interested in your darts. I am trying to remember on which sojourn among the Fearn that I saw something similar.

I haven't either. It worries me.

Mordir: *Lifts an eyebrow* What does that dart do?

Ivy: Oh. What do those trees look like? *To Virika* He's the Alphabet King. He can spell anything. Maybe he's just sleepy.

Mordir: There's a way to kidnap me?

There is. He probably will. He wouldn't be caught without a fierce struggle, so most likely there will be injury. XD Why is it funny?

Mordir: I am seriously very concerned for my life right now.

Oh shoosh. I'll get it sent when I've written it. I dunno when that'll be, though.

Mordir: All of you people worry me. o.o

Blank has a name!

Tynx: *Jumps again* Pretty sure... *Reaches a paw out and prods the other Tynx experimentally*

*Pokes Lillian* I need ideas on how to develop her... any suggestions? I have a general idea, but she still seems so flat... not good for an MC...

Lajh: THAT would be exciting. And if not I'll pull you in XDDDDDD

Breindel: ouch...how did that happen?

Tinsley: well in that case, step right up, dear sir! *winks at Aren* *to Mordir* there are smaller darts that are coated in a combination poison. It takes two of one type and one of the trigger to finally kill someone, so it's a more natural looking death. Those are best when you hit the target in the neck, so their hair hides it. there's also a sleeping dart, but you don't need that

Tinsley, the kids...

Tinsley: they're fine. *dismissively*

Lajh: ummmmmm... you'll know them when you see them, Ivy

Virika: maybe. =) *splashes Ivy* hehehe...

that's fun...I mean not for Mordir, but for me XDDDDDD ...I guess it's funny because Mordir reacts amusingly to pain.

Dik: you think everyone reacts amusingly to pain. *to Aris* You should see when she watches America's Funniest Home Videos and somebody breaks an arm from falling off a roof..*blinks like he's amazed at me* .And yes, I have finally divulged my name. She was going to...

Let's not mention what I threatened to do to you...

Dik: *flinches when Tynx tries to touch the phantom* Tynx, look at me.

Uh oh...don't do it, Tynx...

Alace: I have a suggestion. Have her talk to Kaida. XD

Trevelian: She was collecting eggs and just caught a little bit of wood from the coop on her hand.

Aren: Ah yes, it was the Kitsune's that hunted with darts...

Tanner: Why would you make her talk to Kaida??

Aren: *gives an odd look*

Timothy: Who's Kaida?

Mordir: Aris, I need a whole set.



Mordir: Why do you need that combination? Why two of one type and one of another? *Glances warily at his children* They're far enough away, right?

They're fine. Worst case scenario I wipe their memory of anything they hear.

Ivy: Oh. Okay. Maybe Papa's seen one. He travels a lot. *Squeals with glee as Virika splashes her* Hey! *Splashes Virika back*

XD Yeah, it'll be the opposite of Mordir short story. Except the kids aren't kidnapped too. They get dropped off at Grandpa and Grandma's place before their mama heads off.

Mordir: What's amusing about my pain?!

Somebody broke an arm on AFV? O.O I haven't seen that show in a while, but I thought they tried to avoid those kinds of videos.

Tynx: *Completely misses the warning and turns to Dik cheerily* What?

*Face/palm*

Lillian: Kaida?

XD I think interaction with a villain might be better... Maybe she can hang out with Yovak and Seiryu...

Breindel: ouch. That doesn't sound fun. You got it out?

Alastair: *grins but says nothing*

Tinsley: the first two darts are in incremental doses. The third dart makes them work. *shrugs*

Virika: *begins a splash fest*

Hehehe just...I dunno. Your pain is entertaining. So is you getting drugged by your sister. XDDDDDD especially the first time...I just thought it was funny. XDDDDDD

Dik: no, no, no, it was an example. *stares at Tynx, eyes and voice becoming hypnotic* do you think it's real?

Oooh boy..it will be now... ...who said Kaida isn't a villain?

Chayn: *Touches her muzzle to the top of Alace's head* I'm glad to see you smiling, little one.

Mordir: *Nods* How clever. May I try one?

Not on people!

Mordir: P(

Ivy: *Shrieks with laughter and sends up a mini wave of water at Virika*

Mordir: Well, I'm glad someone finds my misery entertaining... I think... And getting drugged by Vee was not funny. She could have killed me!

Oh relax, she wouldn't have killed you. She knew who you were. She wasn't about to go kill her own brother.

Mordir: That drugged knife went deep enough she needed to sew it up!

.... Fair point...

Lillian: You two are ridiculous.

I dunno... I can't remember if Kaida was on a side during the rebellion...

Tynx: *Blinks and cocks his head* Yeah... yeah it is real.

Mordir: Tynx wouldn't last a minute with Jedi....

*Whacks* Stop poking around in my brain!

Lillian: He's got a point, though...

Yes, but I wasn't going to give him that satisfaction.

Kaida doesn't even say Kaida isn't a villain...

Trevelian: Yes. It was nothing out of the ordinary. Only a memory...

Alastair: *looks up at Chayn* thanks

Tinsley: aww, your author has that rule too? that's no fun...*sneaks him one anyway*

Virika: *falls to her seat, giggling uncontrollably* aaaah!!! XDDDDDD *gives Ivy a hug*

...that's kinda why it was funny...

Dik: *returning to normal* then real it shall be. *the phantom Tynx solidifies and bats the other Tynx on the head before staring at him* oh, behave.

that's true, Rinja...XDDDDDD

Breindel: oh good =)

Lajh: *to Lillian* what's your favorite colorrrrr? *floats on his back, looking at Lillian upside down*

That's true... Kaida's an anti-hero, then?

Chayn: *Rumbles and sinks into the water, leaving only the top of her head visible, like a crocodile.*

Mordir: *Smirks* I'll save it for when she's not looking.

Ivy: *Laughing and squealing* Whee! *Falls forward into the water beside Virika*

Mordir: Vee thought it was amusing too. I fought it so much.

Tynx: *Yelps in surprise* Oh, cool! It's another me! *Tackles other Tynx*

Lillian: *Smiles and lies on her belly, her chin resting on her folded arms before her, watching Lajh* Hmmm... Lime green and maroon.

Alastair: *watches Chayn* that's neat. How do you swim with your wings?

Tinsley: that's the spirit! *plucks a maple leaf out of the leaf pile and munches on it*

Virika: =) I like being your friend Ivy

I know. That's what made it funny. XDDDDDD

Dik: *eyes follow the Tynx-es as his illusion yelps and wriggles away from Tynx*

Lajh: lime green? What's lime? *purses his lips and quirks one eyebrow*

Chayn: I think it's like oars or paddles.

Mordir: Why... are you eating a leaf?

Ivy: *Hugs Virika* I like being your friend too, Virika. You should to my house sometimes so we can play!

Mordir: Yes, very funny. I would almost call it cheating.

She knocked you out so you wouldn't kill her.

Mordir: My mind was preoccupied elsewhere at that moment.

Tynx: *Yips excitedly and follows the other Tynx, pouncing again* This is awesome! It's another me!

Lillian: Limes are a fruit, I think. They look like lemons, but smaller and green.

Tanner: I don't think they have citrus where he's from...

Timothy: You can swim with wings?

Trevelian: *nods*

Aren: *builds a fire*

Tinsley: ...because they're yummy? Why aren't you?

Don't eat a leaf, Mordir. XD

Virika: that sounds fun! I'll ask my mommy! When I see her.

...

Dik: *grins* *Tynx2 is smushed under Tynx, turns into a butterfly, perches on Tynx's nose, then gets back on the ground as Tynx*

Lajh: what's a lemon? What's citrus? Do you eat them?

Always thinking about food

Lajh: or girls. I think about them too.

Shameless imp. XD

Bri: *sits near fire* May I sit here?

Lajh: fiiireeeee......

Aren: *smiles* Of course you may.

Tanner: Lemons and limes are types of citrus fruit. Citrus are round fruits that have an outer skin that is shiny and smooth, but looks just a little speckled. They're usually orange, yellow, or green.

Timothy: I've seen an orange before!

Lajh: you have? Did you eat one? What do they taste like?

Breindel: thank you. *smiles back* does it get cold where you live?

Timothy: *closes his eyes and thinks* It's sweet but sort of tangy and makes your teeth feel a bit funny after.

Trevelian: *sits by the fire as well*

Aren: It does. My people live atop high mesas. The wind often blows harshly, but we manage.

Lajh: *licks his lips line he's trying to taste it as Timothy describes* it sounds yummy I want one.

No.

Lajh:

Bri: you must have strong houses to stand against the wind? *smiles shyly at Trevelian*

Timothy: *looks at Abi* He's not allowed to have oranges?

Trevelian: *smiles back*

Aren: They are built into the ground and packed up with mud to keep them warm. I have not seen humans build dwellings like it as an example...

Because he's wet, Timothy. Wet oranges are... . And because if I give him one, I'd have to give everybody one, because if I don't, then Tinsley will have a hissy fit, and Tinsley having a hissy fit is a dangerous occurrence.

Dik: *strolls over and sits next to Trevelian*

Breindel: like...like a beaver dam? Only with mud, but not by water?

Lajh:...I'm cold. *splashes his way out of the lake and stretches out in front of the fire*

Mordir: *Lifts eyebrow at Tinsley* Uh, I don't typically make leaves part of my diet.

Ivy: Yay! Then I can show you the town! It's pretty. We used to love somewhere else, but then scary men came and took us away. Papa came and saved us, and he found us a new home. But we can't see grandmother and grandfather anymore.

Tynx: *Freezes when Tynx2 perches on his nose and goes cross-eyed trying to watch it.* So cool! Aris, I want another me!

You're funny.

Tynx: *Pounces on Tynx2 again and tries to wrestle it to the ground.*

Lillian: *Laughs* They're food. They're a kind of fruit. Very juicy. Gabe likes to eat the yellow ones straight.

How come you people never tell me these things? So, Gabriel eats lemons... he's a weird boy.

Timothy: I wasn't really allowed to have oranges either, but I think everyone should be...

Trevelian: *makes room for Dik by the fire*

Aren: *thinks* Yes, I suppose so...

Tanner: *puts shoes by the fire* Does this mean I don't have to get wet again?

*scatters snow everywhere* Merry Christmas!!!!! *gives all children in the room little magic sparklers and elf fountains and goblin barkers and dwarf candles and thunderclaps* (epicness for you if you get the reference )

Tinsley: why not? They're delicious!! *hands him a leaf anyway*

Tins, dear, you're gonna poison him if-- =_=

Tinsley: :halo:

*headdesk* what is it with you and trying to kill people for no reason whatsoever? You should have been a villain, I'm telling you...

Virika: your daddy is brave oh, I've visited my grandma and grandpa too! They live in the village outside the big city walls. We should ask! *sets off an Elf fountain* pretty!!

*Tynx2 bats at Tynx's ears as it is smushed* *nips at him* =)

Lajh: I'm a weird boy too. *sits up and motions for Lilly to sit next to him*

You're a boy. That's qualification enough to be considered weird. XD

Dik: thanks. *boredly makes a bowl of oranges. Lemons, and limes appear* hmm...

Breindel: how interesting! How do you build them like that?

Lajh: um...I'll let you know, Tanner.

(I've been really busy lately, so I'm probably not keeping up well. So I'm just going to do this and hope I don't interrupt something/get things too mixed up.)

Tawni: *sitting in a corner away from the others again, looks curiously at all of the things Gael scattered places*

Sarai: *picks up a bit of snow, looks at it, and slowly lets it sift through her fingers*

Jonah: *frowns* You okay?

Sarai: *tilts her head to one side* I'm worried 'bout the nice man [Mordir]. And I miss him.

Jonah: He'll be fine. Him and the other guy just need to settle their arguments.

Sarai: *sighs a little*

Flash: *scoops up some snow* *bounds across the room, randomly throws it at someone* *then picks up some more and hurls it at the two Tynxes*

Simon: *hums a Christmas song*

Eliana: Hi, everyone! We're new here, and this place looks like fun! What's happening?
Iliren: Hello *turns back to reading a book*
Eliana: He's my older (studious) brother.
Rory: Hi! I'm Rorian, but everyone calls me Rory.
Eliana: And he's my little brother!

Selaria: Greetings to all present, I am pleased to meet you. *Thinking- Why am I even here with these silly people. Ugh.* My brother, the king Melendir, is unable to meet with you, so I am here to greet you in his stead. He's probably having another feast with his friends. He is so irresponsible.

Amaron: Hello. I am honored to stand before you all and make your acquaintance. I look forward to our time together with delight.

*To Abigail* Me no gets the reference. o.o

Zinaan: *Stares in awe of the goodies* What do they all do?

Mordir: *Looks at leaf* They are??? *Glances sideways at Alace* Has she been alone for long periods of time? *Is whacked*

Go duel, sir.

Ivy: *Squeals and claps her hands* Ooh! Pretty! If Mama comes here I'll ask her! You could sleep over!

Oh yeah. Mordir and Simperer would love that. XD Maybe Simperer could sleep over too.

Mordir: Uh, how about no?

Tynx: *Yips and jumps back, then tackles Tynx2* Where did this other me come from?! It's so cool!

Lillian: *Smiles a little shyly and joins Lajh*

You is not in character, madam. I don't think. I feel like you should be more distant, but I don't want you to be that way...

Lillian: *Leans back on her hands* Can someone be distant and friendly?

I don't know. I don't think so...

Ivy: *Gives Sarai a sparkler* It's okay! Papa will be careful. Mama says that Papa is very clever.

Tynx: *Is hit with the snowball and yelps* Oi! Who did that?! Twin-Tynx! We just unite forces!



Mordir: We didn't have a Christmas, Aris.

That's a story for later, silly. You'll get your tube-whatever's then.

Mordir:

Tynx: Hi new people!!!!!!!

Hello! Right now, people are congregating around a fire.

Chayn: *Sniffs Eliana's characters in turn* Welcome, little ones.

She's a dragon. She likes to sniff people.

Sarai: *smiles a bit at Ivy* I hope so.

Jonah: *decides Ivy will do a better job of keeping Sarai calm, wanders off* *gets a strange look on his face, peers down the hill*... GERONIMO! *races down the hill so fast, he loses his balance and starts rolling down*

Flash: *does his best 'evil cackle'* *throws more snow at the Tynxes*

Tawni: *remains shyly in the corner*

Me: Wow, this place has gotten really crazy.

*conjures Christmas food for everyone around the fire*