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| Author: | Disknight |
| Summary: | Velrin and Florande meet in Darnassus and spend a little time catching up. |
| Rating: | T for Teen |
Velrin stands at the edge of a pond in Darnassus. She hums a tune to herself while she fishes to pass the time.
A bear noses its way idly along the edge of the water in Darnassus, splashing a paw every once in a while. Then she cocks her head to one side as she hears a familiar humming.
Velrin's ears perk up and she wiggles her fingers at the bear, "Hello. Is that you, Florande?"
Florande sidles up to Velrin, shifting into kaldorei form as she does so. "Si…sister? Hello, Velrin!"
Without another word Velrin sets down her rod and wraps her arms around Flo to bring her into a big hug, "It's so good to see you! How is my baby sister doing these days?"
Florande laughs, and embraces Velrin. "Good! I'm… well, I'm doing alright, I think. Enjoying not being a soldier for a little while." She pulls back enough to examine Velrin's face. "Are you doing okay?"
[Velrin]: I can understand that. *Velrin seems to be wearing a pleasant smile for now.* I'm… doing ok now. I've been trying to be better about saying I'm fine when I'm really not, but things have been going fairly well recently.
[Velrin]: I do wish I got to see Ven more, but I know his work is really important to him.
Florande nods. "He is being a soldier now. I think he likes having an official place. That always mattered less to me… I just sort of crawled into the Circle and made a place for myself. Which way are you?"
Florande pulls away from the hug and gets out her own fishing pole, settling in at the bank. It seems like she is making a place for herself here, too.
[Velrin]: I'm… not sure… *she purses her lips and thinks* I do like that I have a lot of discretion as a Watcher, but I joined because I wanted to feel more like I had a place with my people… It's hard to say.
[Florande]: I think I would be sad if the Circle kicked me out, *Florande says, considering* So maybe it matters more than I say. Being a druid was way better after I found people… Shan'do Silvershade, Imrolane, the others… do you have people you like in the Watchers, or is it more of an on your own thing?
[Velrin]: It's… more of an on your own thing. It's more what I'm used to. I'm certainly better at it, but I'm not sure how much I prefer it.
[Velrin]: I've been taking Nylarria with me, though. It's been good being able to grow together.
Florande makes a hmm sound, and then nudges up against Velrin with her shoulder. "What do you do with Nylarria? Does she like fishing?"
Velrin nudges back and leans over to snuggle into her while they both fish on the bank, "Well you know me. I tend to get pretty absorbed in my work, so mostly we've been hunting demons and things like that. Twilight's Hammer as well."
[Florande]: Ah. Twilight's Hammer. *Florande nods, resting against Velrin unselfconsciously.* We fought them underwater. They killed an Ancient to make a temple in its body. It was horrible. But you do not hunt Highborne?"
Velrin shakes her head, "They've been brought into the Alliance now. They aren't our enemies."
Florande let's out a little sigh. "Good, good. Because I met one. She was nice… kind of… shy? But nice. I would not want my sister to hunt her down."
Velrin turns and smiles at Flo, "I'm glad to hear that it sounds like you've made a new friend."
Florande nods. "They are everywhere if you look closely. And she knew my mother, too. Maybe she should meet the rest of the family." Florande tilts her head, thinking. "Hespyth. Her name is Hespyth. She knew a lot about dragons. She liked the blue ones."
[Velrin]: I wish making new friends came so naturally to me too. *she says a bit self-consciously* I wonder if minn'da and an'da knew any Highborne… Probably not I'd think.
[Florande]: Were they super old like Ven's mom? My mom is not that old.
Velrin shakes her head, "No. They were only a couple thousand years old. Shan'do Evensong actually taught my minn'da."
[Florande]: Oh, really? *Florande looks at her curiously.* So you had that connection even before you met my half-brother.
Velrin nods, "I did. And I didn't even know it!" She giggles.
Florande giggles back. "But yes, I think they were all locked away in Feralas, right? Except for the ones who went to the Eastern Kingdoms, but that was a long time ago."
[Velrin]: As far as I know, yes. *her ears twitch* I think Nylarria mentioned that she knows a few Highborne from Dire Maul herself.
Florande twitches an ear curiously. "Why was she in Dire Maul?"
[Velrin]: To get her arcane tattoos. *Vel pauses and looks over at Flo to gauge her reaction* Her master wasn't a mage and didn't have the skills to craft them himself.
Florande bites her lip, focusing on her next cast for a little while, before she says, "Does that mean she has arcane power now?"
[Velrin]: N-no… they're there to protect her. She a… a demon hunter.
[Florande]: Yes, you said. You hunt demons and Twilight's Hammer. *Florande nods*
[Velrin]: N-no. You don't understand… *Vel takes a deep breath* Do you know about the Betrayer?
[Florande]: Mm. Yes. People don't like him very much. But they killed him in Outland.
Velrin nods, "That's true, but… There were others. Even before he was freed and fled to Outland some followed in his footsteps in taking on the powers of the Burning Legion in order to fight them."
[Florande]: Oh, sort of like warlocks?
[Velrin]: Sort of… A bit more extreme than that, but yes. *Velrin's ears are plastered to the side of her head. She looks more than a little embarrassed.*
Florande reaches over idly and strokes Velrin's ear. "I'm sorry. Is it… a hard thing to talk about?"
Velrin relaxes a little at Flo's touch, "N-no. Or… I don't think so anyway? I don't know. Maybe it is. There's just so many conflicting emotions in my mind about all of it…"
[Florande]: Does it bother you that she's a… demon hunter? *Florande asks, her fishing pole listing to the side as she turns more towards Velrin.*
[Velrin]: I… if you'd asked me that months ago when it first happened, I would have said yes. But now… I don't know… *Vel sniffles and rests her head more snugly on Flo's shoulder.*
[Velrin]: She's been through so much, but even so she sacrifices herself to help others. Everyone treats her like some monster. It makes me feel sad…
Florande curls one hand around Velrin's shoulder. It turns out Florande might lack the focus today for serious fishing. "That must be hard for her. And for you. People say a lot of things are monsters. Some people say Highborne are monsters, or death knights."
Velrin nods slowly, "I just don't get it. None of it seems to bother her. The only time I've ever seen her angry is while she was fighting me."
[Florande]: She only gets angry at you? *Florande twitches an ear curiously.* Maybe you're the only person she cares about?
[Velrin]: I think maybe my temper just rubbed off on her. *Vel says a bit bitterly* And I wish she'd open up more. I know there are people out there who would be kind to her.
Florande nods. "Sometimes it is hard to find friends, but there are friends for every type of person, I think. What kind of person would she like, do you think?"
[Velrin]: I think she would like Ven. He's so kind and gentle… If anyone could get her to trust them it would be him, but… I fear that my feelings for him make her feel on edge with him. *Vel frowns*
[Florande]: Because you're all romance novel about him. *Florande nods wisely* Maybe you should introduce her to somebody you don't want to kiss.
[Velrin]: Maybe… *Vel scrunches up* I just know they'd be perfect though… *she says a little under her breath*
Florande giggles. "Maybe she should read more romance novels."
Velrin smirks at that, "I don't think she'd enjoy them very much." Vel sets her rod back down and hugs Flo, "I've tried to get her into gardening recently. She seems to really enjoy it so far."
[Florande]: Oh, I love plants! *Flo says, snuggling in. That is not exactly the same thing as loving gardening, but maybe it's close enough.* Does she grow the kind you can eat?
[Velrin]: She's mostly been growing flowers. She likes to smell them. We keep lots in the house in vases and things. I have her grow a few things for my potions and poisons too, though.
[Florande]: Poisons… not to eat, *Florande murmurs* I can cure you, though, if you do it on accident.
Velrin giggles, "If I lose my edge I'll know just who to call then."
Florande nods. "I will answer, if you ever need. I am not a healer, but I do know some of the skills. Shan'do Silvershade is a master at it."
[Velrin]: Mhmm. *Velrin squeezes Flo tight and takes in the moment* How is he these days? I haven't spoken to him in a while.
Florande considers. "He helped to bring back Aviana. I think that must have made him very happy. Did you know he couldn't be a bird for a while, in Northrend? He can be a bird now."
[Velrin]: Yes, I was on the squad with him on Hyjal. And… wait, is that true? But he's a druid of the talon?
[Florande]: Maybe he just chose not to? I don't know. He was not a bird for a while, and he usually is often, because… yes, druid of the talon.
[Florande]: Like I am of the claw. It would be strange if I were not a bear for a while, right?
[Velrin]: I suppose so… I just hope that he's alright now. I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to him. I know how I can get when I clam up like that…
[Florande]: But you saw Aviana, right? Was he very happy?
Velrin nods, "He seemed very at home while we were on Hyjal. I don't blame him. It's a beautiful place. At least the parts that were spared from all the destruction."
Florande smiles. "It's good that we're starting to reclaim things. The Plaguelands, Hyjal… so much bad is still happening, but in some places, the land is healing."
Velrin nods cautiously, "Some places slower than others, but yes."
Florande squeezes Velrin's shoulder. "Maybe Felwood next. We can make Felwood bloom."
[Velrin]: I hope so. *Vel gives Flo a little kiss on the head*
[Florande]: I can help there some, until there is a new thing for Cobalt? *Florande offers* I helped with the animals in the Plaguelands.
[Velrin]: My home is always open to you, baby sister. *Vel smiles and wiggles her ears*
[Florande]: Then keep an eye out for me. *Florande says, snuggling closer.* I will wander in when you least expect.