5th Gate

[peacockherald]

[Well, residents. It is time for that question that seems to pop up at least once a month or at least several times a year when a holiday comes around. You all know that question. The question from the poor souls who have no idea what it is all the fuss is about, and not sure they want to know. But being as they don't want to be caught unawares, they ask anyways.]

I have been hearing chatter about this and have read some of it in some quite old entries in the journal, but... What, precisely, is Valentine's Day? 

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VANYEL 8D

[solar_absorber]

Uh, we don't usually. Midnighter isn't exactly the romancing type. Once in a while we'll catch a movie or something, but that's about it.

Where have you been oh friend of mine? >:

[peacockherald]

Ah, your husband made it over with you. I am glad for that.

I've been around. You seemed to be scarce for awhile though.

[solar_absorber]

Yeah, he's around here somewhere. How's Yfandes doing?

Yeah. school started up and had to deal with that craziness

[peacockherald]

She is well. We have a... bit of a scare, but everything is well.

Understandable. I hope it's calmer now!

[solar_absorber]

A scare? What happened?

[peacockherald]

Nothing serious. I just tried something and it did not work so well.

[solar_absorber]

I'm sorry, could you make that more vague? I think I still understood some of it.

[peacockherald]

I tried to open a Gate home. It recoiled on me.

[solar_absorber]

Well, that's not entirely surprising. But why? I think it's safe to say we're pretty much stuck here for the foreseeable future.

[peacockherald]

I had to try. I couldn't accept it was impossible without trying. I still think it is possible, I just have to find the right way.

[solar_absorber]

I'm all for giving it your best shot, but there's no point in ramming your head into the wall until it dents.

[peacockherald]

Trust me, I learned that. I won't be trying a Gate again for awhile, but as I said, it doesn't mean I'm giving up.

_{[He sighs.]}

We should meet. Yfandes wants to say hello too.

[solar_absorber]

As long as you know what you're doing.


Alright. Where do you suggest?

[peacockherald]

Maybe somewhere in town? I need to pick up a few things and Yfandes needs to stretch her legs.

[solar_absorber]

Alright, I'll meet you there.

[peacockherald]

Excellent. I can be there in a few minutes.

_{[There is shuffling in the background, the jingle of something, and then the soft chime of Yfandes' hooves.]}

[solar_absorber]

I'll see you then.

[Since he's on foot and coming from the castle, it takes him awhile to get there. But he notices Vanyel and Yfandes almost instantly.]

Vanyel! Over here.

[peacockherald]

_{[He smiles, raising his hand back in greeting and dismounting, walking with Yfandes over to Apollo.]}

Good to see you, Apollo.

_{[Yfandes snorted her like sentiments.]}

[solar_absorber]

It's good to see you two as well.

[He pats Yfandes on the nose.]

Hello sweetheart. You been keeping him out of trouble?

[peacockherald]

_{[Yfandes rolled her eyes and Vanyel chuckled.]}

I am glad you and your husband made it through all that happened well. Paradisa would seem lonely otherwise.

[solar_absorber]

I'm glad you two made it as well. Though I doubt this place could seem lonely. It's full of people.

Seems we get more by the day.

[peacockherald]

True, I have been noticing that trend. It is... worrisome.

[solar_absorber]

You think it could mean the castle is getting stronger?

[It was a thought he'd been chewing on since every thing went crazy.]

[peacockherald]

Possibly, or.. preparing for something.

[solar_absorber]

I can't decide which I think is worse.