Waiting pixie (Moore)

[Anastasia]

Make a Fortitude save.

[Nephrite]

[23:08] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+39+12 mettle if it applies somehow
[23:08] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 1d20+39+12 mettle if it applies somehow --> [ 1d20=8 ]{59}

And if it's somehow an evil outsider (you know like the Father I guess) then I'd get another +4

[Anastasia]

You battle down your hunger as you sing. It's a tough thing - you're decidedly past munchy and into stomach rumbling, but you endure. You're still hungry after it's over, though, even if you've largely managed to put it aside.

[Nephrite]

...maybe this was regular hunger after all. ...

Moore takes a breath and goes to eat some snacks after his performance.

[Anastasia]

You eat normally enough and your hunger lessens. Sure, you get a lot of clapping, but you mostly feel relief as no mouths start to form on the walls.

Queen Ilsenine claps the most of all, cheers going up from your song.

[Nephrite]

Moore relaxes a bit. Is it the mask? Maybe...

Either way, he's satisfied for now -- both in body and spirit.

[Anastasia]

As the celebration continues, Crystal drifts your way. You excuse yourself from a conversation with a pair of nymphs, fluttering over to meet her.

"Moore," Crystal greets, "You have a pixie admirer, one that is not Her Majesty. She has requested that I ask if you are interested on her behalf, as she fears Ilsenine holds your heart and would not dare directly moving against her." She pauses to snatch a glass of wine from a passing tray and takes a long sip.

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles, sipping a glass of juice as he clears his throat. "It was very kind of her to go through such measures. This is a difficult question to answer... only because she is right, but I do not wish to cause turmoil within the Court for the news. However, it seems like most already have some idea and do not care about it, so perhaps it isn't a big deal?"

[Anastasia]

"Most have chosen not to chase your heart," Crystal fires back with a serious expression. "Please understand the gravity of this as well as her feelings. I pray that you act with wisdom in your respone, which will be...?"

[Nephrite]

Moore's smile slowly fades into a serious expression himself. "Please let her know that my heart is entwined with another, though she has no need to fear approaching me if she has any other need."

[Anastasia]

"I understand. I will endeavor to do so with all grace and goodwill, so that dignity and honor are maintained." Crystal replies. "Thank you."

[Nephrite]

"Please do. I would not wish to offend anyone." Moore responds. He sighs a bit into his juice. It was really only a matter of time before this happened, wasn't it?

[Anastasia]

"Yes," Crystal says without hesitation, "Your performances are remarkable. It is inevitable you will woo a few hearts."

[Nephrite]

Moore laughs a little, but it's a rather dry, humorless one. "It's important to remember, even in situations like the one we're in... that hope and joy are free."

[Anastasia]

"Yes, and they always will be, even when we're hungry," Crystal agrees, fluttering away.