Fantasy The Calm After War (Always Open and Accepting)

[FireMaiden]

Bailey, Herah, & Kids
Airship​

Because they happened to be within eye sight of Ari while walking around, Scarlett squealed loudly. "Damnit child! Why are you making that noise?!" Herah asked loudly, causing Bailey, Alex, and Tyler to laugh. "Uncle Ari has something cute!" She squealed again, causing a disgruntled huff to come from Herah. The very tall woman put Scarlett down, who then proceeded to run after Ari. "Do you want to go too boys?" Bailey asked, getting a very excited nod from Tyler, who she out down. He ran after his sister. "Alex?" "No, I'll stay with you guys." "You sure buddy?" "Yeah...I think dad's mad at me." Bailey and Herah glanced at each other, before they stopped. Alex stopped ywo, reviving a big from his mother, who then kissed his forehead, "Why do you think that?"

Scarlett and Tyler soon joined the growing crowd of childern. "Willow who's that?" "Is it uncle Ari's new familiar?" "Does it have laser eyes?" The twins were just asking a bunch of ridiculous questions one after another, before Scarlett looked in the bar area. She smiled, and ran off to the grownups inside. She was a daddy's girl, and since the fight took so long, Scarlett wanted to see her dad. So, the little girl ran up to his side, and pulled at his shirt; though she could just barely reach in order to get his attention. "Daddy!" She said with a very happy smile. "Can I sit with you?"

Tyler stayed with Arabelle, Willow, and Ryan. Though he was sticking close to his cousin because he didnt know who Quinn was. She was kinda scary. "Aunt Arabelle, who's that?" He asked quietly, pointing slightly at Quinn.

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[Tetro]

Quinn was purring softly at the affection they got from Arabelle, absolutely adoring it. It felt nice. Although all the excitement from the newcomers did put them off slightly. Quinn clung to Arabelle and simply stared at Tyler with their white eyes. "Why do they all wear clothes?" Quinn asked Arabelle using their mental connection. Quinn had spent their entire life without clothing, but seeing all the kids around them with clothes made them realize that maybe it was normal to have coverings. Quinn blinked at Tyler as they waited for Arabelle to answer his question.​

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[Paint The Wind]

Arabelle smiled at Tyler. “This is Quinn. I know she looks scary, but she’s a little kid just like you. She isn’t mean, if you’re nice to her she’ll be nice back.” Arabelle looked at Quinn when she asked about clothes. “Well, it gets cold, and they are supposed to be covered. If you want clothes I can get you some, but I’m not sure you’ll need them.”

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[Kylesar1]

Chloe
Ari's Ship​

Chloe was growing nervous at all the new faces showing up at once. She knew no names whatsoever and knew nothing about these people. They seemed very happy to see her though so maybe she should answer some questions? "Eh-er. I'm Chloe, Ari's pet. Master could teach me laser eyes. No I don't eat people." She was being bombarded with questions and wanted to answer them all, but couldn't. They were all coming at once. She sighed when they left. She was actually shaking now. "That's master's family?"
"Bailey and Tyr. We're all family though."
"I guess..... I'll have to meet them all. Be nice, confident, and not be nervous!" While she said the words with confidence, she slowly shrunk back into Willow's arms while she said it. I can't do this. It's too much at once, Chloe thought nervously. I don't even know my master all that well. Maybe I should pick him a flower..... I don't know what flowers he like though. I don't want to pick the wrong one

Her thoughts were interrupted as Willow introduced her. "Mommy, this is Chloe." Chloe raised a paw to wave with a cute smile, but her words were a stutter. Her nervousness was reaching max capacity. This was her master's wife. The most surefire was to make him mad was to make her not like her. No pressure. "H-Hello mommy. I'm C-Chloe, Ari's p-p-p-pet."
"Arabelle. My mom's name is Arabelle."
"Hello mom-er Arab-b-belle. I'm Savi-um.... I'm Chloe. I hope we get alo........ " She couldn't speak anymore as she was now buried in Willow's arms completely. Her mind was racing. Oh geez. I sound like I'm freezing cold. I heard Master was strict. I don't want to eat dog food for the next month. I need cake. Arabelle is gonna hate me because I can't speak. This is worse than hot peppers!! She was more flustered and embarrassed than she'd ever been before.
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Chloe
Ari's Ship​

Chloe was growing nervous at all the new faces showing up at once. She knew no names whatsoever and knew nothing about these people. They seemed very happy to see her though so maybe she should answer some questions? "Eh-er. I'm Chloe, Ari's pet. Master could teach me laser eyes. No I don't eat people." She was being bombarded with questions and wanted to answer them all, but couldn't. They were all coming at once. She sighed when they left. She was actually shaking now. "That's master's family?"
"Bailey and Tyr. We're all family though."
"I guess..... I'll have to meet them all. Be nice, confident, and not be nervous!" While she said the words with confidence, she slowly shrunk back into Willow's arms while she said it. I can't do this. It's too much at once, Chloe thought nervously. I don't even know my master all that well. Maybe I should pick him a flower..... I don't know what flowers he like though. I don't want to pick the wrong one

Her thoughts were interrupted as Willow introduced her. "Mommy, this is Chloe." Chloe raised a paw to wave with a cute smile, but her words were a stutter. Her nervousness was reaching max capacity. This was her master's wife. The most surefire was to make him mad was to make her not like her. No pressure. "H-Hello mommy. I'm C-Chloe, Ari's p-p-p-pet."
"Arabelle. My mom's name is Arabelle."
"Hello mom-er Arab-b-belle. I'm Savi-um.... I'm Chloe. I hope we get alo........ " She couldn't speak anymore as she was now buried in Willow's arms completely. Her mind was racing. Oh geez. I sound like I'm freezing cold. I heard Master was strict. I don't want to eat dog food for the next month. I need cake. Arabelle is gonna hate me because I can't speak. This is worse than hot peppers!! She was more flustered and embarrassed than she'd ever been before.
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“Hi Chloe,” she said kindly. “You don’t have to be nervous, I won’t hurt you.” She gently pet the little creature’s head. “It’s okay, honey. I promise I won’t get mad.” She gently petted her and scratched under her chin. “You’re so cute! I’m so glad you’re a new member of our family.”

 

[Safety Hammer]

Ari walked into the bar. Tyr was there with Avery doing exactly what Ari expected him to be doing. Drinking in depression. "Oi. Tyr. You're not drinking yourself to death, are you?"
Avery whispered to Tyr. "I told you things would get better if you drank it." he said smugly

"Does it even matter, Ari? I'm a goddamn disgrace." Tyr said as he drank more of his pink colored cocktail. "I'm a bad friend, a bad father, a bad uncle, and a bad husband. Just stop wasting your time on me.." He slurred, it growing more apparent that his intent was to get absolutely sloshed and drink his problems away.

Scarlett and Tyler soon joined the growing crowd of childern. "Willow who's that?" "Is it uncle Ari's new familiar?" "Does it have laser eyes?" The twins were just asking a bunch of ridiculous questions one after another, before Scarlett looked in the bar area. She smiled, and ran off to the grownups inside. She was a daddy's girl, and since the fight took so long, Scarlett wanted to see her dad. So, the little girl ran up to his side, and pulled at his shirt; though she could just barely reach in order to get his attention. "Daddy!" She said with a very happy smile. "Can I sit with you?"

Tyr looked down at his daughter, and pat her on the head. "Not now, pumpkin.. Daddy needs some time alone right now, okay? We can play later."

 

[FireMaiden]

Kids
Ari's ship / Bar Area​

Scarlett's smile faltered, before it turned to a sad frown. "Oh...okay," She muttered, before walking away to rejoin her brother and cousin. Tyler gave Quinn a small smile, "Hello..." He would then look back at Chloe, "I'm sorry we scared you, we didn't mean to," He said before feeling his sister behind him. She was trying to hug him since evening reject by her father had made Scarlett sad, so he turned and gave her one. Tyler didn't know why she was sad, but Scarlett didn't get sad so he knew that a hug would help her. Safety Hammer Kylesar1 P Paint The Wind

 

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Kids
Ari's ship / Bar Area​

Scarlett's smile faltered, before it turned to a sad frown. "Oh...okay," She muttered, before walking away to rejoin her brother and cousin. Tyler gave Quinn a small smile, "Hello..." He would then look back at Chloe, "I'm sorry we scared you, we didn't mean to," He said before feeling his sister behind him. She was trying to hug him since evening reject by her father had made Scarlett sad, so he turned and gave her one. Tyler didn't know why she was sad, but Scarlett didn't get sad so he knew that a hug would help her. Safety Hammer Kylesar1 P Paint The Wind

Arabelle saw how sad Scarlett looked and frowned. “Scarlett, sweetheart, what’s wrong?” She adored her little niece and nephew, she wanted to help them if she ever could. “Do you want to sit on my lap? You don’t have to,” she said kindly. She loved helping the kids as much as she could.

 

[FireMaiden]

Tyler and Scarlett
Ari's Ship​

Scarlett looked up at Arabelle and sniffled, "Can I?" She asked quietly. This was very unlike the energetic five year old she was. She was acting more like Tyler normally did. "Daddy is mad at me..." She the answered Arabelle's question sheepishly. Tyler patted her head, "It's okay sissy." P Paint The Wind

 

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Tyler and Scarlett
Ari's Ship​

Scarlett looked up at Arabelle and sniffled, "Can I?" She asked quietly. This was very unlike the energetic five year old she was. She was acting more like Tyler normally did. "Daddy is mad at me..." She the answered Arabelle's question sheepishly. Tyler patted her head, "It's okay sissy." P Paint The Wind

“Come here, babygirl.” She gently pulled her into her lap. “Daddy isn’t mad at you, sweetie. I promise. He’s just very confused, honey. He’s having a hard time. Until then, I’ll be here for you.”

 

[Tetro]

Quinn smiled lightly, it was so weird how they wore clothes not to be cold. They were always warm. Or at least not cold. Being the naked child that they were life was just easier without clothing bothering them. Besides they would lose them anyways whenever they went into the shadows. Quinn stared at Tyler more, shifting before turning into an exact clone of him, but with a shadowy color to their entire body and with their normal shining white eyes. "Hello..." They spoke in Tyler's voice. Quinn climbed onto Arabelle's back as she reached to pick up Scarlett and snuggled up, looking over her shoulder to look at the other kids. "It's okay sissy." They spoke in Tyler's voice. Quinn changed back into their original form and continued observing them all. "So many kids..." They spoke to Arabelle.
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[Kylesar1]

"Does it even matter, Ari? I'm a goddamn disgrace." Tyr said as he drank more of his pink colored cocktail. "I'm a bad friend, a bad father, a bad uncle, and a bad husband. Just stop wasting your time on me.." He slurred, it growing more apparent that his intent was to get absolutely sloshed and drink his problems away.

Tyr looked down at his daughter, and pat her on the head. "Not now, pumpkin.. Daddy needs some time alone right now, okay? We can play later."

The ship was well last Toron now and deep on the path to Faylen.

Ari Waesmor
Ari's Ship​

Ari sat down beside him and ordered scotch. "If you feel like you're a disgrace, Tyr, all you can do is your best to change that. Things won't get better by choosing booze over your kids. You're my best fucking friend, my right hand man. Since when have I not been around to help your ass with whatever problem you've had? It ain't changing either."

Avery stood by, in awe of the moment. This was better than any homoerotic moment between them. He didn't want to interrupt.
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Chloe​

Chloe looked around. Everyone was so nice. She poked her head up. "It's not you, I promise. I just get nervous sometimes. If you want to play though, I would love to! If you have some toys around, I can bring them to life."
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Quinn smiled lightly, it was so weird how they wore clothes not to be cold. They were always warm. Or at least not cold. Being the naked child that they were life was just easier without clothing bothering them. Besides they would lose them anyways whenever they went into the shadows. Quinn stared at Tyler more, shifting before turning into an exact clone of him, but with a shadowy color to their entire body and with their normal shining white eyes. "Hello..." They spoke in Tyler's voice. Quinn climbed onto Arabelle's back as she reached to pick up Scarlett and snuggled up, looking over her shoulder to look at the other kids. "It's okay sissy." They spoke in Tyler's voice. Quinn changed back into their original form and continued observing them all. "So many kids..." They spoke to Arabelle.
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“I love kids,” she said softly, kissing Quinn’s cheek. “You too,” she murmured.

The ship was well last Toron now and deep on the path to Faylen.

Ari Waesmor
Ari's Ship​

Ari sat down beside him and ordered scotch. "If you feel like you're a disgrace, Tyr, all you can do is your best to change that. Things won't get better by choosing booze over your kids. You're my best fucking friend, my right hand man. Since when have I not been around to help your ass with whatever problem you've had? It ain't changing either."

Avery stood by, in awe of the moment. This was better than any homoerotic moment between them. He didn't want to interrupt.
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Chloe​

Chloe looked around. Everyone was so nice. She poked her head up. "It's not you, I promise. I just get nervous sometimes. If you want to play though, I would love to! If you have some toys around, I can bring them to life."
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“That’s okay! I’m sure it’ll get better when you get to know us,” she said softly, smiling at her.

 

[Tetro]

Quinn smiled, puffing their cheek slightly as it was kissed. A low purr of happiness came from them. They never got this kind of attention from Lily, it was great. All the kids around them was a little overwhelming. Quinn wanted to sing and make some of them fall asleep, but from experience adults always got upset at them if they got caught and tried to attack them. Quinn kissed Arabelle's cheek back then began chewing on her hair gently. "I want to be on the ground. Being in the sky is making me nervous."
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Quinn smiled, puffing their cheek slightly as it was kissed. A low purr of happiness came from them. They never got this kind of attention from Lily, it was great. All the kids around them was a little overwhelming. Quinn wanted to sing and make some of them fall asleep, but from experience adults always got upset at them if they got caught and tried to attack them. Quinn kissed Arabelle's cheek back then began chewing on her hair gently. "I want to be on the ground. Being in the sky is making me nervous."
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“We’ll be landing soon I’m sure.” She nuzzled Quinn and kissed her cheek again. “We’ll be down soon. Don’t worry, sweetheart. If you really get nervous go find Ari and ask him when we’ll be landing.”

 

[Safety Hammer]

Ari Waesmor
Ari's Ship​

Ari sat down beside him and ordered scotch. "If you feel like you're a disgrace, Tyr, all you can do is your best to change that. Things won't get better by choosing booze over your kids. You're my best fucking friend, my right hand man. Since when have I not been around to help your ass with whatever problem you've had? It ain't changing either."

Avery stood by, in awe of the moment. This was better than any homoerotic moment between them. He didn't want to interrupt.
Safety Hammer

This... this was more than enough to move the bearded bard to tears. He set down his drink and sobbed into his hands. The facade of a stoic, unfeeling man crumbled quickly, revealing the hurting person beneath. This was a side of Tyr that Ari had never seen before. This was the side of Tyr that was vulnerable. The one who had taken the emotional toll during their adventures.
"I-I'm pathetic.."

 

[Bakuyoshi]

Selra, or at least what looked like Selra at this point heard a boom and surprisingly kept running. She was aware that something fired at her. But the ever increasing darkness flared up yet again causing her to move in almost a haze. Her form being obscured by the dark mist. And almost in an odd last ditch gambit tossed the blade right at Noam and after the blade left her hand she went back to normal and tried to dodge the rabit.

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[Kylesar1]

Noam Waesmor
Knight's Training Ground​

Noam dodged to the side as the blade came flying out, but it scored a fairly deep cut on his arm before flying well away. He was distracted....... by the giant airship floating overhead, passing up Toron completely after being revealed by the clouds. "They're passing up Toron and going straight to Faylen! Let's stop now and get to the Mount Shop while the distance is short. My Dad is the actual tester." This was what Selra wanted all along, and Ari would be a far better tester and teacher than he would, especially since Ari has Willow. He's a Dark Teacher, having to be the Dark Teacher for the greatest source of Dark power in the world, without even having his own, so he decided to stop the fight now and get her to him immediately.
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Ari Waesmor
Ari's Ship Bar​

Ari put his hand on his back........then pulled him in and hugged him. Avery damn near squealed, covering his mouth and jumping around like a little schoolgirl, knowing that Ari overstepped his own boundaries to the highest power just to comfort Tyr. "You're not pathetic. What you need to know though is that your worth is not tied up in who you take down. That's my job. Though we still don't always see eye to eye, you have a good woman who's given you fantastic kids. You have skill over the greatest knights in the land. You are a legend, but your worth isn't in being a legend. You are a great fucking warrior, a great fucking uncle, and great fucking dad, and the best friend a man could ask for."

Safety Hammer

 

[Bakuyoshi]

Selra was dazed when she no longer had the sword and it tooke a moment for her to register what Noam had said "Sorry give me a moment to get my head together. Feels like someone decided to fill my head with fog." Selra walked over and got her blade and sheathed it. And the moment it was not out and exerting power she realized the situation. "Oh gods we gotta get a move on then!" As she said this she still confused looked around for the horses. "Son of a bugbear where are they? Give me a hand Noam my head ain't working straight!"

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[Kylesar1]

Selra was dazed when she no longer had the sword and it tooke a moment for her to register what Noam had said "Sorry give me a moment to get my head together. Feels like someone decided to fill my head with fog." Selra walked over and got her blade and sheathed it. And the moment it was not out and exerting power she realized the situation. "Oh gods we gotta get a move on then!" As she said this she still confused looked around for the horses. "Son of a bugbear where are they? Give me a hand Noam my head ain't working straight!"

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Noam Waesmor
Knight's Training Ground​

Noam guided her to the horse, then got on his. They sped over to the Mount Shop on the other side of the city. "Pick one and let's go. It's all on me and you're gonna be the owner." Noam started looking around at one that appealed to him. Even though they were on a time constraint, they needed to choose carefully. For Noam, this is gonna be this main mount. For Selra, he didn't know, but a free Flying Mount doesn't come often

 

[Bakuyoshi]

"A horse with Strong maneuvrability. Sure we need to move and fast but if we run into anything a stead capable of tricking our opponents. And it would help us land more smoothly on that ship. Anything with too much speed and we risk overshooting the ship. But alas I don't know the first thing about Flying steeds. So if you could pick them that would be great. And you have more experience." Selra admitted. Every steed in Tyrin was land based. Nothing that could fly. If these were horses she would have more experience. But with these mounts she had to leave it to Noam.

Kylesar1

 

[Kylesar1]

"A horse with Strong maneuvrability. Sure we need to move and fast but if we run into anything a stead capable of tricking our opponents. And it would help us land more smoothly on that ship. Anything with too much speed and we risk overshooting the ship. But alas I don't know the first thing about Flying steeds. So if you could pick them that would be great. And you have more experience." Selra admitted. Every steed in Tyrin was land based. Nothing that could fly. If these were horses she would have more experience. But with these mounts she had to leave it to Noam.

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Noam Waesmor
Toron Mount Shop ​

"I'll keep yours simple then. A Pegasus. Just choose based on the land characteristics, what you know about a horse. Chances are, that'll be the best bet for a Pegasus as well. Look for one who can Summon their wings." Noam didn't know what Selra wanted in a horse, but the land characteristics weren't all that different than the flying ones.

Noam chose his mount, a black Pegasus. Simple and sweet, a stronger flyer than it was a runner, since he constantly went long distances.

 

[Bakuyoshi]

Selra decided to look at a few Pegasi. For a moment none of them seemed to match her stallion from Tyrin. She guessed it was a Pegasus thing and the fact that they had no trees to deal with. And no rough terrain at that. But her search led her to a White Pegasus. "Close enough, Noam! Get this white one! If these pegasus are anything like Horses this one will do." She picked the Pegasus due to her steed in Tyrin. Whites were not fast. But they were easy to control and good if you wanted to get them to stop. Very percise companions and good for stop and go situations. And that was what Selra wanted in a horse.
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[Safety Hammer]

Ari Waesmor
Ari's Ship Bar​

Ari put his hand on his back........then pulled him in and hugged him. Avery damn near squealed, covering his mouth and jumping around like a little schoolgirl, knowing that Ari overstepped his own boundaries to the highest power just to comfort Tyr. "You're not pathetic. What you need to know though is that your worth is not tied up in who you take down. That's my job. Though we still don't always see eye to eye, you have a good woman who's given you fantastic kids. You have skill over the greatest knights in the land. You are a legend, but your worth isn't in being a legend. You are a great fucking warrior, a great fucking uncle, and great fucking dad, and the best friend a man could ask for."

Tyr simply wept into Ari's shoulder. He... He needed someone to vent with. And with Ari currently being his emotional support, Tyr was beginning to get better, believe it or not. The fact that Ari was actually being a friend instead of a snarky asshole or an insulting prick. Instead, Tyr saw Ari as a friend and not just a colleague.

 

[Kylesar1]

Tyr simply wept into Ari's shoulder. He... He needed someone to vent with. And with Ari currently being his emotional support, Tyr was beginning to get better, believe it or not. The fact that Ari was actually being a friend instead of a snarky asshole or an insulting prick. Instead, Tyr saw Ari as a friend and not just a colleague.

Ari Waesmor
Ari's Ship Bar​

Ari kept hugging him for a minute longer, then released him. He picked up his drink, but didn't drink just yet. "No more of this lone wolf shit Tyr. No more drinking your problems away either. If you have a problem, I'm always around. If you didn't know, now you know." Ari drained his drink. Tyr was his First Mate, plain and simple. Ari wouldn't let him struggle, not emotionally. Physically, there wasn't much Ari could do for him due to the immense strength gap between them, but he could be there when the bullshit got to him and ended in him a mess like he was right now. "Be Tyr, not the Barbaric Bard. You owe something to no one but your wife and kids. Not even me." Ari laughed. "Especially not me."