To Control Her Thirst

02/05/14:

The Tale of Eluch – Log by Aphelion

Aphelion ftells, ‘*speaking with care to keep her tone calm and even* Hello'.

Eluch ftells, 'heya'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘are you in need of anything?'.

Eluch ftells, 'do you happen to know the safe room in the savannah?'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘didn’t know there was one'.

Eluch ftells, 'wasn't sure'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘i have not spent any time there'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘so... (her tone carrying a certain careful lightness, as if to deliberately focus on something ..else...) .. Tell me of yourself'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘(more quietly) I do not know any of the Lost particularly well, save Venom.'.

Eluch ftells, 'well...'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘(quietly, to herself) .. i may as well make the best of this I can...'.

Eluch ftells, 'My father was a leatherworker from Kuroth..'.

Eluch ftells, 'He moved to Riverhold and met my mother which had also migrated to Riverhold when she was younger'.

Eluch ftells, 'She was an elven priestess from Lloth Lorien.'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘*nods, listening intently to distract herself*'.

Eluch ftells, 'I was conceived in Riverhold 36 years ago..'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘of what Deity was she a priestess?'.

Eluch ftells, 'Nobody knew much of them, I was orphaned at the age of 2..I was told they went on a mission trip to Barbegazi.. yet never returned..'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘those are bloodthirsty gnomes... (her voice trails off, realizing the irony)'.

Eluch ftells, 'Are you familiar with Nasha of Riverhold?'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘I am.'.

Eluch ftells, 'She tried to look after me in my younger years as her time allowed.'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘(awkwardly) .. my name is... er... (bitterly) .. was... Seremela.'.

Eluch ftells, 'What I know of my family have been the minute details she has given me.'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘(with care to better school her tone) .. she is a kind woman.'.

Eluch ftells, 'Yeah. She has tried to help much more than I would ever allow.'.

DarkClaw has granted you the ability to see her when she is invis.
DarkClaw ftells, 'Hello'.

Eluch ftells, 'hi!'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘(her voice carefully schooled to courtesy) Lady.'.

You tell Eluch (in common), '*nods* I was raised without a mother and the phrase "You poor, dear girl!" is one i heard overmuch.'.

Aphelion clamps her lips shut to suppress a groan as the hunger builds again.

Eluch ftells, 'does anyone have a spare 'remove curse' potion?'.

Aphelion breathes deeply - if unnecessarily - in an effort to maintain her focus.

Someone ftells, '*blinks* Eluch, how did you get so big already?'.

Eluch ftells, 'while others rest I work, Mistress'.

Someone ftells, 'You only arrived in the realm thirteen days ago.'.

Food – Log by Aphelion

Aphelion kneels in vigil, keeping her focus.
Aphelion shifts restlessly, feeling the Hunger rising.

Belgarion ftells, 'INFO : Somewhere, Aphelion shifts restlessly, feeling the Hunger rising.'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘(embarrassed) ... must you be so observant..?'.

Someone ftells, '*raises a brow at Aphelion's words* Hmm?'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘..nothing, Lady.'.

Someone ftells, 'Talking to yourself?'.

Eluch ftells, 'I think she was commenting on Belg second hand information'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘*nods silently to Eluch*'.

Aphelion drinks water from a fountain.
Aphelion sighs as the water does nothing to slake her thirst.

DarkClaw has granted you the ability to see her when she is invis.

Aphelion ftells, ‘*bows*'.
Aphelion ftells, ‘thank you, Lady'.

DarkClaw ftells, 'Of course.'.
DarkClaw ftells, 'Are you feeling comfortable among the Lost?'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘...No. But that will come in time.'.
Aphelion ftells, ‘(quietly, with an undertone of upset) ... they smell like food.'.

Eluch ftells, '*shifts nervously*'.

DarkClaw ftells, '*frowns and you feel a hint of guilt seeping through the bond, then it is gone just as quickly* They are only food if they choose to be so.'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘I would do no harm to one of Yours, Lady. But it is why I isolate myself... until I have better control of this....'.

DarkClaw ftells, 'The thirst can be brutal and will take time and perseverance to control.'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘I am a soldier ... This is simply another battle to fight (her tone is flat, with forced calm she does not feel as she battles within)'.

Eluch arrives from the south.
Eluch leaves north.

Eluch arrives from the north.
Eluch leaves north.

Eluch arrives from the north.
Eluch leaves south.

Aphelion ftells, ‘(quietly) Please do not tarry, Eluch. I apologize .. but it is not safe.'.

(a short time later)

Aphelion ftells, ‘*quietly, her voice odd* .. I can still smell you in the school, Eluch, where you rested your hand on Elvalee's desk as she taught you...'.

Eluch arrives from the south.
Eluch leaves south.

Aphelion ftells, ‘You smell like the river and the orchard and of sweat and exertion.'.

Eluch arrives from the south.
Eluch tries to hurry through, heeding the warning, but trips and smacks his head hard against the unforgiving ground.

Eluch starts moaning.
Eluch reaches up to his forehead, the blood trickling free into his parse fingers.

Aphelion is on him in an instant, her hand hard on his arm.

Eluch struggles, writhing to free himself.

DarkClaw ftells, '*senses her chylder's torment through the bond, sending back soothing energy in hopes of calming her*'.

Aphelion growls softly, jerking him to his feet and shoving him away, HARD.

Eluch leaves north.
Eluch ftells, '..I...I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disrupt you..'.

Aphelion breathes hard, gasping for breaths she does not need, her fingers flexing into claws.

Eluch ftells, '*he seeks refuge in Hovelton, tending to his freely bleeding wound*'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘*growls softly* Have a care as you walk next time...'.

Aphelion murmurs, "By Onieros, I resisted it!!"

Aphelion crouches down by where Eluch fell, drawing in the scent of his blood.
Aphelion runs a fingertip along the floor, catching up a single droplet that fell.
Aphelion breathes in the intoxicating smell, her lips parting, mouth watering.

Aphelion swears loudly for a long time.
Aphelion swears loudly for a long time.

The Kitchen
[Exits: west]
A small white fountain gushes forth here.

Aphelion washes her hands vigorously.

Eluch drinks water from a fountain.

Aphelion glances at you sharply.

Aphelion ftells, ‘... be careful, Eluch...'.
Aphelion ftells, ‘I left Riverhold to keep you .. safer..'.

Someone ftells, '*strained* His wound is closed.'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘(bitterly) Do not bleed around the Lady, either, Eluch. '.

Eluch ftells, 'I may be young and naive about much, but do not think that I will not defend myself if I feel threatened. I am guilty of ignorance and clumsiness. I will keep my distance now. As long as you keep yours.'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘I am not making threats, Eluch...'.

Zephyr rests.
Zephyr looks at you.

Zephyr says (in common), 'sagan on?'.

Aphelion draws back.

Zephyr utters the words, 'hiqahz abyzqh'.

Aphelion says (in common), '..dont know.'.

Zephyr utters the words, 'hiqahz abyzqh'.

Aphelion says (in common), '..please leave.. or i shall...'.

Zephyr raises an eyebrow.

Zephyr slides his helm down to cover his neck.

Zephyr utters the words, 'hiqahz abyzqh'.

Aphelion clenches her jaw and slips past you as quickly as she can.

Eluch ftells, 'bye Lady and Sere..*he stops, his dictation too poor to continue* I hope you feel better..'.

Someone ftells, '*shakes her head, bemused* He is so naive.'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘*snaps her head up at the sound of her lost name*'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘good bye, Eluch..'.

Someone ftells, 'I have cautioned him away from your presence when wounded.'.

Aphelion ftells, ‘(a touch of humbleness) .. thank you, Lady.'.

A Warning For Pie – Lob by Aphelion

Aphelion tells Pie (in common), '(her voice low) .. Hello, Pie. I must ask a favor of you - that you avoid me for a time. My company is not.. safe.'.

Pie tells Aphelion (in common), 'Hmmm....I will take your advice as requested....'.

Aphelion tells Pie (in common), '(her voice taking on the slightest humor) ...not that you have much to fear - i have seen you fight - but i am struck with an.. illness.. I must master before I am able to enjoy the company of others in safety...'.

Pie tells Aphelion (in common), 'hmmm.....Interesting. All others?'.

Aphelion tells Pie (in common), '(her voice low, with shame) Yes.'.

Pie tells Aphelion (in common), 'That is unfortunate.'.

Someone gossips, 'Congratulations, Pie.'.

Pie gossips (in common), 'Thank you. :)'.

Aphelion gossips (in common), 'congratulations, Pie'.

Pie gossips (in common), 'Thank you.'.

Aphelion tells Pie (in common), '.. it is a malady of Thirst.'.

Pie tells Aphelion (in common), 'I think I understand, I have been around the "turned" before.'.

Aphelion tells Pie (in common), '(nods bitterly) it was unexpected.. unwelcome.. and I will not subject others to it until I can control it..'.

Pie tells Aphelion (in common), 'It is one way to handle the malady....'.

Aphelion tells Pie (in common), 'do you know another?!'.

Pie tells Aphelion (in common), 'I have not been around another in years and years.'.

Aphelion tells Pie (in common), 'no - i meant.. do you know another way to handle this malady?'.

(end Scene: Pie lost link)