Under The Hill: Where The Faeries Dance

Sarrain · Mar 27, 2018

"Yes, that is all normally how it goes. But Duke Drakenhardt, what I ask is that Vinanye and your child be of her bloodline. Of mine. They will inherit instead of Vinanye. I wish to groom them for the thrown."

Adhelien sighed and straightened up, rounding the table to stand in front of him. Leon was a great deal taller than her, but she wasn't at all plussed to look up at him and meet his eyes.

"What do you know about the Fae and how our Courts works? What has my child told you?"

@Max!!

Max!! · Mar 27, 2018

Considering what Vinny had said regarding fae courts, he didn't see how a hybrid of a fae and dragon could fare any better. He was still a good deal impressed by her, she was queenly definitely intimidating in spite of her stature. He wasn't a fan of the terms, but he would have no choice to agree to them, they could have been worse.

"I will agree to these terms, but do keep in mind they have much to learn regarding my side as well. From what Vinanye has told me, it was rather difficult for her, despite being your daughter. I'm also aware that you were recently at war which was why she was sent away in the first place. She didn't seem overly fond..."

@Foxy

Sarrain · Mar 27, 2018

Adhelien's smile was not warm. "Ah. She's told you more than I expected. If you're suggesting the Fae having a hatred for your child, you're correct. They will. But if your child is powerful enough it won't be a problem."

She paused a moment, considered her words carefully now. "I do not plan on taking them away from you. I merely wish them to visit and learn how to rule in a Fae court. How to take over.

"Since you are willing to agree to these terms, I see no reason you two cannot wed. Tomorrow. Here. In our traditional way. Tonight you will sleep in the East Wing. The largest room to the right, way at the back of the first hall on your left. The both of you.

"You're dismissed, sir."

@Max!!

Max!! · Mar 27, 2018

Leon didn't flinch at her words, he halfway anticipated them. Part of him wanted to ask if she disliked Vinanye, however he'd opt against opening that can of words. "Very well, I will see you tomorrow then," with that, the dragon gave her a nod and turned to leave. He'd assumed there would be guards ready to escort him back to Vin. He didn't like the idea of his child being heir to a fae court, however he also wasn't willing to sit by and potentially leave Vin to a cruel fate. She was a good friend, if this hadn't happened there was already a good chance he'd try asking her on a date. He frowned, the weight of this decision was starting to hit him now. How would this effect his family? Disappears for a bit and turns up married to a fae.

@Foxy

Sarrain · Mar 27, 2018

Outside the door a member of the court spoke in the tongue there, realized Leon couldn't understand it and impatiently urged him off. In a stiff, almost toy-like fashion, the guard brought Leon to the room Adhelien mentioned and left without any further disruptions.

Inside Vinanye was looking at a few old things. Beautifully crafted dolls with gemstones for eyes and painted smiles that came off creepy. The room was in hues of purple and deep blue, the room of a royal. Everything here was finely crafted but cold in feeling.

Vinanye set the doll down and frowned before realizing Leon was there. She put on a smile for him. "My old room," she said, looking around again.

@Max!!

Max!! · Mar 27, 2018

He was very promptly led away after discussing matters. Leon still had some questions, but they weren't relevant and even if he asked he had doubts he'd get any answers. The wedding was tomorrow, he was fine with this. Leon knew one thing for certain and that was the flow of time was greatly different here compared to the human world. For all he knew several months could have already passed. Marry Vinanye and get the hell out, he thought.

He was taken to a room that was as ornate as everything else he had seen so far. The dragon's opinion was beginning to change about the court. It was cold, these gems lacked the shimmer that drew him to them. This place might as well be made of cinder block.

He was relieved to see Vin, and the feeling seemed to be the same for her. "I see," he moved a bit closer to her. Looking around at her old toys, this was what she woke up to for who knows how long. "You're doing alright, yeah?" he asked.

@Foxy

Sarrain · Mar 27, 2018

When Vinny saw Leon, she approached him and hugged him tightly. They hadn't known each other long, but that didn't mean she wasn't happy to see him. Here, of all places, his presence was particularly reassuring. Vin didn't know Leon well, but he seemed grim. That wasn't an uncommon reaction, she recalled, from her time living here as a child.

"I hope things went well," she asked before she answered him. "Oh, I am fine. This is my home. I am used to it, I even enjoyed it." She peered around thoughtfully. "It is strange to be back in my childhood room."

Vin lowered her voice then and motioned to an arched door at the far side of her room, where the sounds of someone moving around could be heard, as well as water boiling.

"Slave is making a bath. I remember her from when I was a child."

@Max!!

Max!! · Mar 27, 2018

The hug was oddly reassuring, he wrapped his arms around her and squeezed tight. But in this strange place any familiarity was more than welcome. Vin seemed to be doing well enough, but that was to be expected considering she grew up here.

"Yeah, she was making sure I understood the terms of this arrangement. I anticipated as much," he answered. Leon wasn't quite sure if he was comfortable with the idea of his child coming to rule over a fae court one day, but he had no other choice than to agree. "I'd imagine it would be. I haven't been to my childhood home in some time myself. Considering this is happening we'd owe my parents and grandparents a visit. "

He could hear the movements of someone else moving about in their room. He'd assumed some kind of servant, but Vin said "slave" as if that was her name. It wasn't a surprise, but it was also rather concerning that she didn't even have that much. "Does she have a name, Vin?"

@Foxy

Sarrain · Mar 27, 2018

Vin made a face at the idea of another trip to some other place, but she said nothing. Tomorrow, she would be married. It was a nerve-wracking thought, but one she'd have to deal with once they were safely back on manta Carlos islands.

"No," she answered Leon. "Well, they give them slave names, but those do not get used unless something official comes up. Her one is Corrasa," Vin told him before he'd be tempted to ask it. Her voice got a little lower when she said the name as if it were some grand secret.

"If you want to bathe, you are going to want to do it soon and quickly before nightfall. When you are done, I wish to show you something."

@Max!!

Max!! · Mar 27, 2018

Leon listened to Vin's explanation off Corrasa and why she was simply referred to as slave. He wasn't surprised at any of this, but it didn't mean he was okay with it. That being said, this wasn't his domain. This wasn't something he could change. He nodded, "Alright, give me like ten minutes or so," he said before promptly going to bathe.

He wondered how much time had passed back on Earth. Being a fire dragon, Leon wasn't a fan of baths for some they were relaxing. For him and his other siblings to varying degrees baths were solely for getting clean. He just wanted to go home and lay on his hoard. That was relaxing for him.

He returned to Vin not too long afterwards, steaming to dry the remaining moisture off faster. He groaned a bit, rubbing his neck. "What is it you want me to see? Also, is there anywhere that I might be able to stretch myself out for a bit?"

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