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[queensconsort]

[Filtered to Paradisa residents who have regained or returned with memories]

I would like to field a question, if I am able. Have any of you noticed something else missing? I have discovered what appears to be a second penalty since my return, and I am curious to see if it is an isolated case.

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[Krasus tucks his journal inside his robe. Alexstrasza's tree has grown and bloomed since his last visit, its massive branches providing shelter and shade to all who require it. The tree is the most important link to his lifemate and his queen. Needless to say, he spends a lot of time here.

There is something different about this visit, however. Krasus is uncloaked, wearing the purple robes of the Kirin Tor instead. His skin is pale and his eyes are black-- something not typically seen on elves from his world, though the long thin ears are typical. His hair is a silver color, streaked with crimson and coal, and it falls free to his waist. Most notable are the three vicious scars on one side of his face. He is ageless and strangely handsome in spite of his battle scars, probably because elves-- or dragons in disguise-- don't wrinkle.

He presses one hand to the tree's trunk. His gaze is one of intense concentration, and beneath that, unabashed longing. The clearing suddenly lights up in a display of late spring blossoms. Roses of an ethereal red wrap around the tree-trunk-- perfect, thornless, and beautiful. He sighs and sits back down as if he didn't just make allergies hell for everyone.]

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[jammin_with_ed]

Edward's still trying to figure out Edward's loss... So Edward doesn't know...

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[queensconsort]

[A soft noise of contemplation.]

I see.

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[jammin_with_ed]

But Edaward heard that other people have more losses, tooooo.

[sworn]

[Vereesa had been watching her old friend from a distance, pondering when to make her approach. He seemed so deep in thought that she would hate to interrupt it.

Her hesitation quickly fades when he brings forth the blossoms, and her eyes widen with wonder. She would always highly regard the magic of dragons. When she approaches, her voice is soft and her steps light.]

They're all so lovely.

[queensconsort]

[Krasus hears her coming regardless. It's very hard to spook someone like him, even if that were not her intention. He lifts his head, his expression unreadable. There is nothing glorious in his deed, as far as he is concerned. He would do more but he doesn't want to attract too much attention to himself.]

Vereesa. Have you been well?

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[triela]

I've only noticed one thing lost.

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[queensconsort]

The consensus seems to be mixed. I would not rule out the possibility, however.

[aviarius]

[ Wow Krasus, that is just rude.

Not that a certain Assassin is very bothered by it, as he hasn't got an allergy to speak of (if you ignore his clear disdain towards large bodies of water—or any water that goes above his shoulders). He simply approaches the tree silently, but his presence is unmistakable. He makes no effort to hide it.

He presses his left hand against the bark as he reaches it, a sense of relief and calm washing over him like a fresh shower of rain. Why did he wait so long to come out here? It was foolish on his part. ]

It is still as beautiful as ever.

[ Did those words really leave his mouth? Yes, they did. He acknowledges Krasus with a incline of his head and a flick of his eyes from underneath his hood. ]

I am not missing a secondary item, or memory. [ But he does realize he remembers the Apple when before he could not. ] But I have been plagued with sharp pains within my head. [ Something that he is feeling even now, but always eases when he encounters others.

Yes, he didn't bother to use the journal to answer that question because he was already on his way here!! Deal with it.]

[queensconsort]

[Krasus senses him before he can be heard by elven ears; as one of the Dragonsworn, Altair is of the same magical ilk as Krasus, who tries to be aware of his charges at all times. He can feel Alexstrasza's blessing on people-- like a hand on the shoulder that only he can see.]

Greetings, [he directs toward Altair. Though his tone is a bit empty, that's to be expected until Krasus gets to know him properly. However, the unbidden answer to his question makes him straighten a bit.]

It may well be the castle's doing. I do not sense a hex upon you.

[catsong]

[At first, Konoe is absolutely frozen in place, staring at the display with huge amber eyes, afraid to even move... just in case it would break this beautiful magic. The castle's inhabitants were truly amazing!

This male must be some kind of subspecies of Hu Man, with those ears... the cat cannot take his eyes off neither Krasus or the flower, the only thing moving is the tip of his crooked tail.]

[queensconsort]

[Krasus knows he's there, however. He lifts his head and looks straight at Konoe's hiding place, then reaches out his hand, quietly beckoning the catboy to come forth.]

You may approach, little one. I will not harm you.

[inafadingcrown]

[Galadriel spends a significant amount of time at the tree herself; quite aside from the peace she feels there, it's the closest thing to a Mallorn that Paradisa has and it reminds her of home.

She knows Krasus well enough to realize that seeing him uncloaked is significant and his actions only confirm her suspicion that he has something on his mind. But she's tactful enough to say nothing, at least not right now.]

Magnificent. [She will, however, comment on the flowers and the magic.]

[queensconsort]

[Tact is overrated. He sensed Galadriel before she came into the picture, but that's no surprise to anyone. He greets her with a failed attempt at a smile. He just ends up looking tired. He is doing better than he was after the Deathwing duel, and his health is fine, but there's something else weighing on him. It's as clear as Atlas' legendary burden.]

I can almost feel her through the tree. I know that was not her intention when she made it, yet her strength lends itself well to others, as always.

[It goes without saying that he misses his queen a great deal.]

I can no longer return to Azeroth, [he says quite abruptly.]

[amiable]

[ She's promised others she would be alright, but a part of her is still incredibly bummed out by Damian leaving. It poses too many worrisome questions and thoughts. She hasn't been around her friends lately because she doesn't want to worry them either, but she knows eventually she'll have to apologize to them for getting so quiet.

But right now, she's decided to visit the tree. Alexstrasza once let her use it for Tanabata. Her wish hadn't come true yet... maybe. She's not sure. Being around the tree is relaxing, anyway.

She stops short of it, noticing there's someone else there. ]

Oh.

[queensconsort]

[The girl's soft gasp doesn't escape draconic ears. He turns to look at her, expression rather subdued.]

The tree is open to all. The Life-binder would insist on nothing less.

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[ruin_mania]

It's not isolated. I'm missing a powerful item I once owned, and the memory I originally lost still hasn't returned.

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[queensconsort]

Three people is not a coincidence. We may not be able to do much about the... theft, but it is something to be aware of.

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[ruined_jaw]

Nope, Hinata's spoken of the same thing. I'm missing about a month of my life that I can't remember, on top of what I've already lost.

If I was to take a guess, I'd say that returning with our memories of Paradia intact may be to blame. It's not how things normally work around here, as I'm sure you know.

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[queensconsort]

A few others have spoken up about it as well. There is a price for breaking the rules, as it were, even if we had no choice in it... but that, too, is in line with the way Cair Paradisa functions.

[save_the_souls]

[Yeah Allen was sitting on the other side of the tree, trying to think about things- when suddenly flowers EVERYWHERE so excuse him as he has a sneeze attack]

[queensconsort]

[Oh, didn't see you there... trolololol. Krasus steps around the tree to look at Allen.]

I hope I did not trap you within the flowers. It is very unkind to someone with pollen sensitivity.

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[adorbs]

[Nanako likes visiting Ms. Alexstrasza's tree sometimes. It's a nice place... a calming place that makes her think of Alexstrasza, Lilith, Abel... So today she's arrived with a bundle of flowers, hoping to make them into a crown. But, when she sees someone is already there, she shies away for a moment. She's not close enough to recognize them, but she doesn't want to bother anyone.

However just as she's about to leave, she sees that display of magic.. and gasps. So beautiful!]

Ah...!

[queensconsort]

[Krasus can tell that he has a bit of an audience. He lowers his hands and looks over at her, half-expecting the child to duck and hide. She's small and afraid, he can sense that much. He projects a subtle aura of welcoming and warmth, his head canted just slightly.]

You are safe, little one. The queen who planted this tree is someone I admire very much.

[echivoc]

[ Cross is out for a walk, and he finds himself coming up to Alexstrasza's tree. Still lush and emanating peace, but with a slight change for today. The flowers are a nice touch, and he wonders who exactly did that. He spots the figure at the base and one name immediately comes to mind, although it does not seem like him... ]

[queensconsort]

[Krasus gives Cross a discerning glance. They haven't exactly spoken much since Krasus was discovered in Unova.]

... Greetings.