Afina vs the lich (Afina)

[Ebiris]

There's some stiff competition there, but so long as no one gets too catty it should be good for morale. Flying along, Afina leads the water nymphs to where most of the butterfly nymphs tend to hang out. Of course everyone's an individual with their own things going on but she should be able to find a few of them in one place to get the nymph-fest going.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d100 some randomness is here, higher the better
<Kobot> Infinite_Ko_Loop rolled 1d100 some randomness is here, higher the better --> [ 1d100=96 ]{96}

You lead them to Queen Ilsenine's court. Here the Ladies of the Butterfly Kinship are there, along with others and Her Majesty, holding cou-"Oh goodness, Deserea!" Bubbles gasps, hurrying over to the ladies, "Look everyone, it's Deserea from that the Wave Prince's bash a few years ago!"

Said nymph has dark blue hair and blinks, before smiling widely, "Bubbles! What are YOU doing in Aurora?!"

Both groups immediately begin to mix, chattering away happily.

[Ebiris]

On one hand it's great that the two groups of nymphs are getting along. On the other they're not paying homage to her Majesty. But then Ilsenine does seem to be a lot more lax about these things nowadays so she probably won't have to murder anyone over it.

She hopes.

Just in case she'll sidle up alongside Bubbles to quietly point out, "Queen Ilsenine leads our Court here if you wish to pay your respects." Then again as leader of the nymphs at the Citadel of Ten Thousand Pearls Bubbles can possibly stand as an equal to Ilsenine? Still though, better safe than sorry.

[Anastasia]

"Oh, of course. I have this." Bubbles says, striding on over and bowing deeply to Queen Ilsenine, "Greetings, Your Majesty. We come to aid Aurora's fight to retake Lifasa. At this moment we make no decision on your court of politics, but we hope that no matter what, we get along in peace and amity."

Queen Ilsenine smlies - a tad cold, but she smiles. "We recognize you, Aurora's ways and means have seen fit to inform us of your coming and your identity. On military matters, you will be subordinate to General Afina or General Crystal, as needed."

"As Her Majesty commands," Bubbles smiles, "By your leave, we have a present to the Queen of the Court."

"Very well," Queen Ilsenine says after a moment's pause, "Present it to General Afina."

Bubbles withdraws a stately gown, pixie sized. It is colored white and blue, a regal queen's outfit including pearls and tiny blue gemstones sewn in. "Your Majesty, the colors of the waves are in style in the Citadel of Ten Thousand Pearls right now. Allow me to give you a small measure of marid refinement and sensibilities."

[Ebiris]

Isn't that Skye's job? Oh well, Afina gives Bubbles an approving smile for her good manners and thoughtfulness as she accepts the gown before she... wait, is she meant to hand it to the Queen or put it aside for later? She didn't really pay attention to this stuff before because it wasn't her job. Well, the Tsunami Lord did give her necklace to the Padisha, so she can manage the same here, walking over and holding out the gown between her outstretched hands towards the Queen.

[Anastasia]

For what it's worth, you don't see Lady Skye around right now.

Queen Ilsenine nods and murmurs, face hidden by the gown, "Thank you. Lady Skye is indisposed." She then looks over the gown carefully, "We are pleased by this gift," she announces, "Enjoy this court's hospitality."

[Ebiris]

Afina continues to stand by the throne... holding the gown. No, wait, that's just stupid. "I will have it placed in your suite, your Majesty," she offers, going to do just that instead of standing around like a spare part.

[Anastasia]

This goes unremarkably - except that both Elenas are waiting for you once you turn around, having put away the gown. "Oh, by the way," they speak in tandem, voices overlapping, "Moonlight's back and ready when you are."

[Ebiris]

"Aww, am I special enough to get both your attentions?" Afina asks the blue duo. "Ask her to meet me by the front gates while I go collect Smrgol and Mei?"

[Anastasia]

Elena giggles, both at the same time, "Even Galariel made a joke about twins," she says, "As much as he ever jokes. What about you, do you dream of twins, Afina?"

[Ebiris]

"You know I'm not a great fan of conformity," Afina replies, peering at the duo. "Maybe if one of you was green...?"

[Anastasia]

One of them turns sea green. "You know," The green Elena remarks, "The closest to twins before was Hanna and Jaela. Good lurk surviving that if you somehow set it up, though."

"Oh yes," The blue Elena quickly agrees, "Axe and spear, doubly dead."

With that they vanish, chattering away.

[Ebiris]

Red and yellow... hmm, she did set herself up for that. But as fond as she is of them neither Jaela nor Hanna conform to her preferences even if you handwave the size difference. Anyway, she has a golem and a warlock to round up!

[Anastasia]

Smrgol's simple to round up, since you created him and all that. Mei's waiting in the entry hall, a slight nod to Afina as she approaches. Moonlight's nearby, watching soldiers come and go. Her arms are crossed, a disinterested look on her face as she waits.

[Ebiris]

"Hello Moonlight," Afina greets the Lathanderite as she flutters over with Mei and Smrgol. "Did you have a good trip to the Beastlands?"