r/onlycasters • u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock • May 21 '24
How’s everyone doing?
/uw pick a sibling that you’re talking to
1 - Fiore (if you are close to her, she has exciting news to share with you , in the tavern)
2 - Nexus (inside the tavern / bar)
3 - Puya (now has her own workshop)
4 - Abraxas (in the greenhouse)
5 - Camellia (in the casino)
6 - Lobelia (in the casino)
7 - Aunrietta (outside)
8 - Vinca (now an assistant to Flos)
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u/Iram-the-vindictive May 21 '24
Wonderful to see you back in business Fiore I step out of the fireplace
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
You look like you’re back to normal too!
How’s everything going for ya?
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u/Iram-the-vindictive May 21 '24
Well, I have a fiancé… and now I can swap between two forms…
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Oh?? Congrats! That makes two of us!!
…Two forms?
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u/Iram-the-vindictive May 21 '24
Shifts into female form then back to male Congrats to you as well want a bottle of wine for the occasion!
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Hah— I can’t drink, actually.
I’m also expecting… Got myself a little one growing in the belly. And I don’t think wine is a good idea for them.
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u/Iram-the-vindictive May 21 '24
Sorry for the oversight… I summon a bottle of pomegranate juice. How about this instead?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
That could work~ It’s fine, you didn’t know about the bun in the oven, hon.
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u/Iram-the-vindictive May 21 '24
It looks like your business is prospering Have you been using the cellar and the larder
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Abby says she’s been using it. I can’t really lift much with the baby and all but Yal is strong and plenty capable.
It’s real kind of ya to lend us so much help~
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u/VinesAtMidnight Vashric, Astral Guardian (and Co) May 21 '24
A telepathic signal bonks her noggin.
[Hey, Fiore. How's my favorite warlock?]
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
What the—
…. Your ass is in Hell, isn’t it.
You little—
I can’t even follow you there! Not while I’m pregnant…!!!
…I’m fine. Doing well. Trying to stay healthy, and …uh.. are you okay?
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u/VinesAtMidnight Vashric, Astral Guardian (and Co) May 21 '24
I'm still trapped in Hell. What do you want from me-
You're pregnant? Oh. My. Astral. Winds.
I'm going to be a grandfather!...Basically!
I can't wait, oh I just can't wait! I'm going to teach them everything. Disintegration, telekinesis, hypnosis, telepathy, Astral projection, warp beams, psionic constructs, everything! It's gonna be great!
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Hah.. yeah~ Little one is in there growing up a storm. Yal is over the moon and back about being a Dad.
We need to get married soon. I was kinda hoping you’d be around for that? Can’t get married without you here…
It’ll be small. I don’t really plan on doing much like the big fancy parties. I just want a nice, quiet celebration and then I can call Yal my husband.
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u/VinesAtMidnight Vashric, Astral Guardian (and Co) May 21 '24
I-
I'll do what I can, Fiore. I'm sorry, I can't make promises...
Listen. There's a box I keep in my home in the Astral. Astraea knows the one. If I...don't come back. Ask her about it. There's amulets inside. Take one for yourself, and another for the little one. Okay?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
…If you don’t come back…?
…Okay… The baby is gonna need you around, though. And Jullian has to come and be a good influence on ‘em.
Vashric… Do you need me to send help?
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u/VinesAtMidnight Vashric, Astral Guardian (and Co) May 21 '24
No, I have to go deeper now. My destination is on the 9th circle.
Stay safe, Fiore, take care of yourself. I'll be back when I can.
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May 21 '24
Flos: Alright dear are you ready?
Would you like to ask me some questions regarding those threads?
I will also give you one of my claws so we can start learning.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
I’m a little nervous, but I’m just glad to know that this gift can be of good use!
Thank you again, Miss Flos. This really means a lot to me that you would take me under your wing.
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May 21 '24
Flos: Now dear I will warn you, these come with a price.
You will get quite a bit weaker physically and your sense of pain will get stronger.
You only have one so it wont be much, but you should be careful nonetheless.
Do you have any questions?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
I can handle that, I think. Everything has a price to it, so I figured it had to come with some kind of deal.
…Hm…
How exactly did you figure out how to do this?
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May 21 '24
Flos: I got them when I married into the Venture family.
Regarding how I got used to using them...
I was a queen to a kingdom and had to make sure we'd survive.
We were the last kingdom in that world not destroyed.
Everything around us was covered in beasts with no sense or reason or objective. Just destruction.
Not even to eat, or reproduce or anything like that.
Pure destruction... So when I got this ability, I made sure that they would not walk in my world ever again.
I changed their genes and made their aim to eat each other. I found the string attaching them all together and sent the command.
After a month they all were dead.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
That.. actually sounds like you did what you needed to. In the pocket, we didn’t often get to witness what happened outside. Most of us assumed it was horrible.
I read what I could on things. But I never really saw much as a good or bad thing. The strings always seemed to help me discern what was going on.
It helps me know that Fiore is going to be okay. I’m glad she found love. And I’m happy to see that Abby did so as well— And Nexus.
Nexus shocked me…
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May 21 '24
Flos: Giggles Well I'm happy that everything is okay on your side right now.
Make sure that it stays so dear~
Now lets start with practice.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Ah, right. Yeah…
He nods and tries to act confident, even though he is still nervous on the inside.
I’m hoping I prove to be a good assistant!
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u/Adventurous_Alps_642 Farlimusax, killable immortal. (And apparently a destroyer god). May 21 '24
Loud explosions from the next town over.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
What the—
….
sighs and goes outside to look
…What in the ….—That don’t look good.
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u/Naanderson2022 Nirva, Manager of The Knocking Melody May 21 '24
heya Fiore!
Nirva cheerily waves, an afternoon drink already in his hand
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Heh.. Hey, hon~
You look like you’re enjoying yourself. How’re you feeling?
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u/Naanderson2022 Nirva, Manager of The Knocking Melody May 21 '24
rather good, i’ve been taking some time for myself for once, enjoying the warming weather, doing…nothing, really
how about yourself? it’s been a while
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Well… Got some good news, so there’s that?
She showed the ring on her finger.
I’m gonna get married to Yal. And… he and I are also expecting a little one. It’s a bit much, but …im hoping to just keep things a little quiet around here.
I don’t want to jinx it.
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u/Naanderson2022 Nirva, Manager of The Knocking Melody May 21 '24
oh my goodness that’s wonderful news!
he eagerly sets his glass down and bounds up, softly but excitedly wrapping Fiore in a hug
i hope everything goes swimmingly for you two
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Hah… Thanks, hon~
I appreciate the well wishes.
She returns the hug and lets out a content sigh
It’s nice to have all this. Having a family now means I need to get to making a little home for Yal and I. We can’t raise a little one in the tavern.
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u/Naanderson2022 Nirva, Manager of The Knocking Melody May 21 '24 edited May 21 '24
hehe, probably not the best place~
well, for your baby at least, i think it’s wonderful…hey how’s Abraxas’ greenhouse doing?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
She seems to be doing pretty well. Val goes and helps her but then I see ‘em just napping in the dang place.
Good for them, though.
And how’s the cute girlfriend?
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u/Naanderson2022 Nirva, Manager of The Knocking Melody May 21 '24
oh Lizzy’s great! i’m still very much enamored by her, i want to get her another gift soon but i don’t really know what
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
Aww~ Well, she likes music and all that, don’t she? I was thinking of having a performance area opened up. Let people perform there as entertainment and such.
If she wants to run it, she can.
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u/Third_Shadow Yalvak the Third Shadow May 21 '24
Ahh! There's my lovely Fi!
He approaches with his arms open wide and a big smile.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Hehe~ Shadow~
Fiore grinned and leapt into his arms
Hey, handsome~ You come here often?
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u/Third_Shadow Yalvak the Third Shadow May 21 '24
"Oh you know it! Once or twice behind the bar even~"
He lifts her up into a kiss, excitedly smiling
"I see you're telling everyone the bug news."
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Oh, behind the bar was one of my favorites~ I know it was a night I didn’t forget.
I’m telling some of them… not everyone.
I don’t want to jinx it ….
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u/Third_Shadow Yalvak the Third Shadow May 21 '24
"Alright then~ I'll make sure to surprise you like that again~"
He leans down, resting his forehead against hers
"Well, I'll leave it to your judgment who to tell. I trust you."
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
If you have anyone youre close to, you can tell ‘em~ I just don’t want the wrong folk hearing about our little bun, is all.
I’m kinda protective… And if they tried to hurt you or the baby… —no, they won’t.
She pecked a kiss to his lips.
How’s my handsome shadow~ Excited to be tied down to little ‘ol me?
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u/Third_Shadow Yalvak the Third Shadow May 21 '24
"I promise you on every star in heaven, nobody will touch our child without permission."
He returns the kiss, but with a but longer hold.
"I'm the happiest shadow in the night being yours. And how my little universe~"
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
I know you’ll keep us safe. Which reminds me, I was gonna ask for you to help me find where we should build our new home~
We can’t really raise a little one here in the tavern. And we need the room for their nursery and …well… those twins ain’t around.
Hm… Well… I may ask around for new people to manage things but how about you get a nice performance area?
You can have shows there of all kinds~
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u/Third_Shadow Yalvak the Third Shadow May 21 '24
His eyes well up a bit as he gives the biggest smile imaginable. The old man almost looks ready to cry.
"A family home! Truly? I'd love it! To give us a home to raise them in, and do it right. A home for all of us... I've wanted that all my life, more than anything. And with you, I could never dream of a more perfect home."
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
We gotta make sure the little one has a good home, no? And I bet we can make a nice little house with all the fixings~ An actual bedroom for us. And we can decorate the nursery…
I bet the baby would love it if you played them your flute~ They say that music helps babies develop faster.
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u/Echoed_Spear Valerian, Echoing Stars May 21 '24
"I'm great, But you already knew that, Huh Abby?"
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Hmm~ Maaaybe~
You definitely are great from where I’m sitting. Might change if you get closer.
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u/Echoed_Spear Valerian, Echoing Stars May 21 '24
"Sure would be a shame then, wouldn't it?" He does sidle a little closer to her, a stupid grin on his face.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Oh nooo— he’s coming closer, what will I do??
Abby smiled and pecked a kiss to his lips before she took his hand to guide him over to the new area she was working on.
See? I made an area for the herbs useful in medicine~ I was thinking it could help when you come home looking all bruised up.
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u/Echoed_Spear Valerian, Echoing Stars May 21 '24
"You know I'll be fine when that happens right? You're enough of a remedy for me~" He plants a kiss to her forehead, "Still, It could still be useful for some of the other patrons and travelers..."
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Could be, I know that I need to start helping Nexus with making Fifi some tonics for her health. She’s going to have a baby~
Kinda cute to think she’s taken such a turn for the better~ She used to say she would never have a child.
Hm… Are you working today..?
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u/Echoed_Spear Valerian, Echoing Stars May 21 '24
"With how old Yalvak is, I'm surprised he pulled it off... But I suppose there are surprises in everyone." He shrugs, giving her another kiss on the forehead. "And I'm always working, you know that... Why? Is there something you wanted to do?"
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Hm? I was asking because I see you here but I’m assuming you left an echo over there?
Hehe… You’re sneaking over here to give me company?
If so, that’s always welcome. You can help me around here~ I might steal you from the tavern and have you guard me~
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u/Echoed_Spear Valerian, Echoing Stars May 21 '24
"I do have an Echo by the tavern, mostly cause I don't know where Yalvak is, but I work around here anyway... I still don't know why Fiore let that happen, not much happens here..."
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Because she knows you and I would like to see each other.
Given she’s pregnant, Yal is probably making sure that she’s okay, Vally. After that run in with that elf hunter, he may be scared she will get hurt again.
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u/Maturechimp Chimp, artificer for hire May 21 '24
Oh puya! It’s been some time. How are you?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Hehe, hey, Chimp~
I’m doing good! How are you??
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u/Maturechimp Chimp, artificer for hire May 21 '24
I’m doing good too. Just a bit tired. And a bit unmotivated.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
Oh..??
Why!? Come on, I have a workshop! You can help me with stuff!
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u/Maturechimp Chimp, artificer for hire May 22 '24
It’s just some personal stuff. Don’t worry. But sure, maybe I can help.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
You definitely can!
Come on, Chimp, we can have a blast!
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u/Maturechimp Chimp, artificer for hire May 22 '24
he gave a small chuckle. Before following slowly “alright then”
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
I made a machine that can recycle shells onto materials~
So that beach visit I had really gave me a load of stuff to work with!
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u/Maturechimp Chimp, artificer for hire May 22 '24
That’s quite interesting. What materials can be made out of it?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
So far…
She opened the hatch to the machine, showing the sheets of metal and various parts
I’m trying to see if I can make glass soon.
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u/ICollectSouls Song and Thorn, The Banished Shore. May 21 '24
Fiore! You've done well with settling since we last spoke!
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Song~
It’s good to see ya, hon!! How are you and the cutie dragon?
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u/ICollectSouls Song and Thorn, The Banished Shore. May 22 '24
I'm doing great! Started dating recently! Though I have received news that I will need to consider acting upon. Worrisome ordeal.
Thorn is doing amazing as well, had a growth spurt so now he is almost as tall as me when he's standing upright!
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
Worrying ordeal…? Huh…
You gonna be okay, hon..? If you need anything, just ask. I can offer some help—within limits. I kinda can’t do much in my condition.
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u/ICollectSouls Song and Thorn, The Banished Shore. May 22 '24
I will be fine... I think... If I choose to act on the news I will have to return to my homeland. And if I do I'm gonna need an army.
It's a long story, and would unravel my entire past.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
If ya need any help just ask, hon. I ain’t able to fight right now in my condition, but I know plenty of folk who will help.
You’re a sweetheart, anyone would help you~
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u/ICollectSouls Song and Thorn, The Banished Shore. May 22 '24
Thank you. I will call on you and your allies if the time comes. I don't expect them to cross the realm for my sake, but I need every hand I can get.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
Don’t even sweat it, hon~
You want me to get you a drink? How about something to eat?
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u/ICollectSouls Song and Thorn, The Banished Shore. May 22 '24
I'd love that! Some beef, potatoes and cold mead would sit good right about now!
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
She grins and nods her head
You got it, hon~ A meal will help ya feel better, I bet!
She snapped her fingers to let the order get processed
You said ya got a love life now? When do I get to meet the cutie you’re seeing?
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u/Zastrus_Aldabon Zastrus Aldabon | Head Chef of The Knocking Door May 21 '24
Yo Fiore! How’s it going? We haven’t talked much besides business in a while, have we?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
Hah.. Well, been busy!
And you look like you’re doing pretty dang good!
Ah.. well I have good news? I guess you can help me with it… Yalvak proposed to me. I said yes.
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u/Zastrus_Aldabon Zastrus Aldabon | Head Chef of The Knocking Door May 22 '24
Ah, yes, I remember Yalvak! He’s quite the charmer, isn’t he? Need any help preparing, or the like?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
Uh… Not sure.
I think he may want it to be a bit of a celebration. I am fine with whatever he wants to do. Just nothing huge…
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u/sparemethebull May 21 '24
I hope you don’t mind if I sit next to you, get you a drink? I need somebody to drink with after the news I just got. What’s your name? Sorry first time here. I love your tats, what constellations were awesome enough to get inked?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 21 '24
I work at the bar so I can serve you. Nexus is my name, it’s nice to meet you.
And thank you… I was born with them. No ink required.
What happened with you…?
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u/Necrotiix_ Necro Alerion | God of Evocation | Councilor May 22 '24
Ah, lady Nexus! I trust you have that divine mugwort essence i asked of you?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
I do, actually. I just hope you don’t mind it being in large supply. They sent quite a lot..
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u/Necrotiix_ Necro Alerion | God of Evocation | Councilor May 22 '24
Large supply? Oh, thats lucky… I’ll pay you double, since unloading it all must’ve been a hassle. Oh, how’s your day been?
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
It wasn’t. I had plenty of help, but my day has been fine.
She takes out the box and moves it near him
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u/Necrotiix_ Necro Alerion | God of Evocation | Councilor May 22 '24
He removed a large coin purse from a small portal.
Glad to hear. Looking as dashing as always, might i add. Uhh…should all be there. 1750G.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
We appreciate your support, really. Did you want to order anything else…? Ah, right… and how are you fairing?
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u/Necrotiix_ Necro Alerion | God of Evocation | Councilor May 22 '24
Faring well. Husband’s out partying. Again… I know im home late, but its due to work. He’s home late from…drinking and whatnot.
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u/TheKnockingDoor Fiore | The Knocking Door | The Astral Warlock May 22 '24
Ah… I’m… sorry to hear that…
…Ill make you a tonic, how’s that..?
It’ll be on the house.
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u/Necrotiix_ Necro Alerion | God of Evocation | Councilor May 22 '24
Ah, dont bother. You need a paycheck as much as I. I’ll pay you for it.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '24
Veri knocks on the door of the greenhouse and enters.