Dissent V.3 (1 x 1)

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Felsii started towards the assassin and pirate at a slow, but purposed gate. She kept her posture calm though regal as she moved. "Were you now? Care to say why?" She was clearly attempting to keep the air as light as possible so as not to offend or anger anyone. Her gaze flicked to Avian and then Dek as she halted a couple of feet away.

Zess smiled ever so slightly and returned Mirembe's wave with a small one of her own. She looked to the approaching women as if judging them on their motives of seeking out Avian.

Avian continued to glower at Dek though his expression change to one of stoicism as the women entered and approached. He flicked his gaze to the four and gave a bow. He spoke without lifting his head and in a nearly monotone voice, "We were talking on my errors and how likely it would be for you and your kin to decide on my punishment."

Viltier nodded once to show he understood. He folded his arms across his chest and seemed to take on a resting pose. He closed his eyes and took in a deep breath, slowly letting it out. His thoughts soon began to wander as he stood vigilant.

The dark cub lightly growled at Rin as she approached and pet her, though she made no move to act on the intmidating noise. She almost seemed to flatten herself more with each time Rin stroked her fur.

Eviina scowled as the cub growled. "Ah! No growling!" She quickly snapped at the cub in a scolding manner making the cubs sister squeak and skitter further away as best she could. She approached Rin and the cub, firmly folding her arms in a serious manner. "I know one way of getting her to move but shes not going to like it and we'll have to stand back."

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Fal'rien raised a brow as she exchanged a glance with the pirate captain before her attention flicked toward the two men across from theM with a lost look of astonished confusion. "Punishment"? She repeated as if the mere thought of any sentence was obsurd and undeserved. She shook her head with pursed lips as she looked to Felsii again, waiting for her judgement.

Dek huffed as he puffed put his chest with arms still folded and a growing scowl etched onto his once jovial features, "Yeah, the man thinks you all have it out for him because of one stupid mistake". He watched the group carefully, especially Felsii seeing as the young woman acted as ruler and would be the one to charge or berate him openly.

Ad'iira came to Felsii's other side, gently tugging Mirembe along with her to have the young girl stand infront of her. She rested her hands on the childs shoulders and frowned sadly as Avian addressed them so blandly. "Have you come back for good? No more running off"? She blurted before biting her lip and letting her gaze drop to the girl that watched the goings on with innocent unknowing.

Mirembe looked between all of the adults seemingly confused as to why they were all so quiet all of a sudden. She cocked her head as she listened to Avian and took hold of the side of Ad'iira's pantleg, "It's ok Mr. Sassin, we forgive you".

"You do not have to stay if you do not want to" Arwyn spoke calmly, her eyes never leaving the door that she expected to open at any moment. She straightened out a wrinkle in her dress and folded her hands neatly in her lap again.

Rins eye twitched slightly at having been growled at and stopped her petting to stand a moment later with a slightly forced smile. She tried to keep her temper in check and leave the training to Eviina, "Whatever it is I'd rather do that than try and wrestle with her. We want this to go smoothly and as non-traumatic as possible".

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Felsii didnt let any emotion through her mask as Dek explained their conversation. "I see..." She glanced to Adiira as she spoke out. Her gaze went to study Avian for a moment. "Well he does have something right." She folded her arms with a frown. "He made a mistake. Several of them. The most severe of which was abandoning his daughter, though he did return." Her eyes narrowed. "Speaking of punishment there is going to be something, however he will have to come with us as there are a few people he needs to speak with."

Avian didnt lift his gaze as the others spoke. He remained in his submissive manner through the entire conversation, and did little to show any answer to Adiira's questions.

"I will stay. It wouldnt bode well if I left you here and our little friend decided to run off before you could catch her." Viltier replied without moving. "Besides theres no telling how long it will take before someone shows up."

Eviina gave a nod. "Very well, though it may be just as tramatic for her." She turned and gave a command to Ashaii who lazy stood and stretched with a yawn. "I suggest we get ready." Her gaze flicked to Rin as she moved back towards the tub.

Ashaii slowly padded towards Rin and the cub, stopping a few feet away. He seemed to be waiting for Rin to move before he did whatever it was he had been commanded to do.

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Fal'rien mentally shook the weight of Felsii's decision off of her shoulders, placing a finger to her lips as she looked over to Ad'iira then down to Mirembe with a small hesitant grin to allow the two to speak without being interrupted again. She watched Avian with a calm yet guilty gaze, not completely agreeing with the possible use of force against the confused assassin, "Aye that he does. Come, children". She sighed and motioned her daughter-in-law and Mimi toward the courtyard once again.

Ad'iira looked uneasy as Avian refused to answer her. She pursed her lips with a flick of her lilac gaze ro Felsii one last time before listening to Fal'rien's gentle prodding, steering Mirembe in the same direction with a small frown.

"But what about Mr. Sassin"? Mirembe whispered up to Ad'iira. Her shoulders slumped slightly when the woman simply shook her head and continued to walk. She ran ahead as soon as Cineal was in sight, the stag not having moved from his spot, and took comfort in his clawed hold as he opened his arms wide to hug her.

Dek stiffened some, the lack of emotion Felsii was displaying setting him slightly more on edge as his suspicions about her reaction were confirmed. He shifted on his feet before addressing her on behalf of the silent man beside him, "Ya sure that's really necessary? I mean he's already beating himself up on the inside, that much is clear".

"Do you think it'd be any easier for you to catch her"? Arwyn asked in a slightly more amused tone before her gaze drifted to the door then back to Ayrian, "I just hope they don't take longer than necessary. Le'vin is still in our bedroom and I'd hate for him to wake up and try something rediculous because my daughter and I weren't there to stop him".

Rin looked down to the tiger with a crooked grin as he approached, stroking up his head once before skirting around him to quickly join Eviina by the tub. She looked at them with a mixture of curious anticipation and slight amusement, "Should I be worried"?

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Felsii was acutely aware of the three behind her though she seemed to not react to their changes. She had started to tur, signalling for Avian to follow the other three only to pause as Dek spoke. Her gaze went to the large lorren male. "..."

Avian moved to do as he was told and followed the other three into to courtyard, leving Felsii to speak with Dek.

"Deleker," Zess spoke up in a soft though somewhat warning tone. "Its not our place ta question how Lady Felsii runs er ship. If she wans ta punish te man then tha is er business, jus as it would be ours ta punish our own."

"Perhaps not but two is better than one." Viltier responded. He nodded slightly. "Well then theres the other reason for my presence. I can stay here when you check on him or vice versa."

Eviina smiled slightly. "Not necessarily, though Id watch carefully." She motioned slightly to the felines as Ashaii began to move forward.

Ashaii seemed to go into stalk mode as the cub watched his approach warily. Without warning her surged forward and pinned the smaller cub, flipping her into the wall so he could grab her. He strategically manouved their tussling towards the tub before finally flipping the cub into the water making her shriek.

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Dek stiffened as Zess spoke out, his pink gaze flicking to her with glimmers of regret and defeat as he stepped back from the queen as a sign of submission, "Forgive me, your majesty. This mouth of mine can get me into trouble more often than not". He gave a respectful sign to her in the Lorren way and averted his gaze to the dirt floor.

Fal'rien leaned some as her daughter-in-law whispered something to her and frowned when the older woman shook her head with a doleful sigh, not having the answer to her questions as she stood a good distance from the assassin in question. She folded her hands neatly in front of her as they waited for Felsii to rejoin them. She ushered the young mother to be toward the castle, "Go on ahead, we'll be right behind you".

Adiira nodded slightly and went to collect Mirembe from the elementals grasp, slowly moving toward the palace again at a steady pace so the young girl could keep up with her easily. Cineal's ears flicked forward as he spotted the new male that exited the stables with the girls. He snorted and turned to trot after his charge and her guardian as they made their way across the courtyard.

Arwyn seemed to weigh the opportunity to check on her husband but stood firm once she glanced toward Ayrian a second time, "That wont be necessary. You said it yourself, two people are better than one and I doubt the girls will take much longer considering how urgently the guard alerted everyone". She relaxed against the table again, "I doubt he's even awake after the night he's had anyway".

Rin stepped back as the cub was flung into the tub, dodging the splash of soapy water as it escaped into the air. She perked as the cub squealed and couldn't help but chuckle at the sound, "See what happens when you decide to fuss and be mean, missy"? She quickly jumped to the other side of the tub next to Ashaii, blocking the cubs exit if she tried to climb her way out again.

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Felsii studied the two for a moment before giving a nod and turning on her heels. The barn doirs closed behind her, leaving the pirates alone once again. She continued after the others, her gate quickened to catch up.

Avian stayed in pace with Falrien. He appeared not to notice or care of Adiira and Falriens discussion. He kept his head lowered and posture submissive.

Zess slowly moved towards Dek and glanced towards the door before wrapping him in a hug. "Dont get yourself into trouble." She pecked him on the cheek with a coy smirk. "Besides you dont need to worry. I dont think our royal friend will hurt the assassin much."

"Very well then, though the offed will still stand." Viltier replied with a slight smile.

Eviina chuckled deeply and immediately went to work at washing the cub. She was a bit rougher as the cub continuously tried to escape.

Ashaii watched from the side of the tub. He didnt seem to mind getting wet. Every time the cub tried to escape hed jump up and oush her back in.

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Dek only dared to look up once the stable doors closed and cocked an inquisitive brow at Zess when she came forward. His defensiveness melted away at her touch and he snaked his arms around her to coddle her close to him with a warm smile as his cheek was kissed, "Try my best, treasure, but you know this fiery blood of ours. It tends to speak for itself". He sighed as he watched her, "I know, but I'm not the one to kick a man when he's down. Then again if they're down there's a good chance I put them there in the first place". He smirked as his sarcasm slowly returned and he rested his cheek on her head.

Fal'rien picked up her pace as Felsii reemerged from the stables, her gate falling into a quick and rigid motion similar to her mother's whenever the elder woman was not in good spirits. She remained quiet as she followed the young woman, a glance never given to the man who walked beside them.

Ad'iira, Mirembe, and Cineal had all vanished into the palace once again and it didn't take long for them to reach the great hall either. Ad'iira pushed open the main doors and her features immediately brightened at seeing the trio inside, "Oh good, you found Ayrian"!

"And I appreciate it" Arwyn retorted before her eyes snapped toward the shifting door. She looked past Ad'iira for the others before focusing on her and her entourage again, "Yes we have, but where is the rest of your party? It's an aweful time to be tardy".

Rin dove in hands first to the chore of struggling to wash the unwilling cub. She giggled every time Ashaii pushed her back in and scrubbed at every spot she could get her hands on before the escapee tried to struggle free again, "You are one not-so-little pistol, girlie! I can't believe the sweet one is your sister"!

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Zess chuckled once as Dek spoke about firey blood. She rested her head against him, while watching him as well. "Aye, but I prefer tha your blood stays in your veins at the moment." She closed her eye in a content manner as Dek rested his head against hers. "Tha is very true... Ya ave a fond spot for te assassin." She opened her eye and gave Dek a mischivious look.

Felsii walked in silence for a long time before finally opening her mouth to speak." You disagree with my choice, Falrien." She didnt look at the older woman or the man that walked with them.

Avian was silent though he did listen to the conversation Felsii started.

Ayrian didnt move as her name was mentioned though she continued to watch the doors.

Viltier gave a nod and small smile. He looked towards the new comers in the room and gave a nod greeting to them.

"Oh believe it. They are almost complete opposites in personality." Eviina responded in a chuckle. She worked on rinsing out some of the suds as they finished scrubbing out the paint.

The cub angrily swished her tail as Rin spoke to her. Her ears remained flicked back and she snaped at Ashaii every time he pushed her back in, resulting in her bing batted in the head with his large paw.

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"At the moment"? Dek chuckled deeply and reached a tender touch to brush her hair to the side so he could gaze upon her beauty, "What occasion would I ever want my blood to be on the outside"? He gave her a suavely amorous smile and kissed her forehead before speaking again, "You're not jealous are you Cap'n? Ain't no rule sayin a pirate can't make friends". His playfulness was dampened slightly as he pulled her to him searching for comfort, "I just feel sorry for him. Knowing his past its about time life threw him a d*** bone".

Fal'rien pursed her lips as she weighed her every word carefully, speaking in an authoritative yet cautious tone, "I do not disagree, I am simply hesitant of the severity of punishment you may bestow upon him". She took another moment to ponder before speaking again, "You have a very... strong hand... from time to time and it weighs on my thoughts as do the mistakes Avian has committed".

"They should be right behind us. Fal'rien told us to go on without them when Felsii got caught up speaking to Dek and Avian in the stables" Adiira explained as she came to the table to stand beside the three with Mirembe now in her arms.

Cineal went over to the end of the table and laid beside Ayrian, doing nothing but staying close as he felt her emotions pour out of her in waves. He could smell and feel her pain and laid his head to the stone floor with a quiet sigh as he watched the door with her.

"Better you than me, Eviina. I don't think id have the patience of a priestess to put up with a whole lot of backtalk" Rin's eyes narrowed as the cub continued to grow more irritable and continually tried to fight against her giant guardian. She picked up the basin jar and poured water over the cubs back as quickly as possible to hurry and get the job done.