New Friends (Aria)(Open)

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”Troublesome but unfortunately necessary, I needed the extra armor that the scales provided. Usually the scales will protect me from normal arrows, and makes it increasingly harder to pierce me with a knife. It unfortunately didn’t protect me from something that was designed to punch through armor. Without the hide and the extra protection of my wing span, I would be missing an arm right now.”

And unfortunately so would the king.

”Transformation abilities also making healing a bit harder; my muscles are slightly different then a humans…there meant to be able to withstand the stress of shifting. Most healers aren’t trained to handle shifters. Heal it like a normal humans and as I found in the past as soon as I transform again I do some major muscle damage. Roland healed it partially and my wing fully since it was impaled, fortunately he did not heal my shoulder all the way, so once it heals fully I’ll just have to take transformations slow.”

That certainly explained why she still had the wound in a castle full of healers… It certainly wasn’t due to the lack of offers. Aria looked a little crest fallen when the ladies didn’t have a way to remove blood from fine clothing. Aria scratched the bridge of her nose when it was suggested she bring it to a tailor that may have a solution for that….Frankly that would bring some questions since the dress itself was probably worth a couple platinum pieces….It was after all from the glade and a gift given by the gods. Heck her shoes alone could probably pay for two of the dresses she was in right now. That ….and it was styled by Granny and Ven….it was probably a bit more revealing then what was normally worn.

Aria once again noticed that Jeon’s anger with her each time seemed to grow. He even walked off before she was able to give him the rest of his seeds back. She just shook her head, really his rudeness towards her hardly bothered her what so ever. She did have to resist the urge to make it worse tho…she would bug him more later. She nodded to him as he left and turned back to the other two woman with a grin.

”SOooo anything I should know about talking to his majesty so I don’t get thrown into the dungeons again?”

She looked back down at the dragon with a small smile.

”I can’t wait until she starts being able to communicate; dragons have some of the most snarky personalities I love it. Right now her thought process are pictures, eventually when she see’s more of the outside world they’ll become concepts and feelings. Finally her thought process will be much like yours or I’s.”

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Yes… I suppose the extra protection would be necessary… Her mind wandered off to the King’s injury. She would have to inquire about that at a later time. Melda kept a straight face while Aria spoke, retaining the knowledge she was given. You and Captain Walker are on a first name basis I see. Interesting. And he healed you? Very generous of him indeed. Being different, and sociable as you are, I’m sure you’ve branched out and tried to get some healer to learn how to heal you. Or, rather every transformation you have, incase you need it. Melda mused to herself aloud. She didn’t know this woman well, but guessing things like this was something that amused the High Elf, as she got to watch the person get squeamish if she happened to be right.

When Melda saw how upset Aria seemed to be over her dress, she sighed. Aria.. Bring me the gown. I will try to clean it with my magic. She had a spell she had wanted to try anyhow, using her ice magic to freeze the blood and raise it from the gown. Of course that would mean getting it a little wet, as she assumed it was long died by now. I would be happy to lend my assistance, though I can’t guarantee success as of just yet. She offered up a sympathetic smile. When Jeon took his leave, Melda turned his way and curtsied once more, bowing her head. Have a wonderful day Sir Jeon. She stood straight, and faced the women again as they spoke of the brunch. There wasn’t much she herself could add as of yet, as she was not invited and rarely spoke directly to his Majesty.

[Lucinda Noru]

Lucinda gave Aria a look of pity as she explained why her shoulder wasn't healed yet. It had to be terribly painful and inconvenient. The connection that she spoke of between her and Uncle Noku, the same one he had mentioned so pointedly in court yesterday, was still a mystery to her. Clearly it was the Noru curse, but how did this girl get it? She didn't claim any relation but she didn't deny it either. Perhaps they would discuss it more over brunch.

When Aria mentioned the dragon communicating, the princess looked at her curiously. "What do you mean, when she starts communicating? In what manner?" she asked, interested. Then she remembered the question about avoiding the dungeons. "Just be polite and honest. With your...connection...I doubt he'll throw you in the dungeons again. Worse thing you could worry about now is being locked in one of the servants' rooms or one of the unused guest rooms," she mused.

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Aria chuckled when she mentioned Aria was on a first name basis with Roland.

”I’ve been calling him Mr. Grumpy Guard for the most part, he hasn’t corrected me as of yet. I don’t really know him that well….but I don’t think I knew his last name to begin with….”

A wicked grin spread across her face as Mel hit the nail on the head about a healer.

”Of course, in my time my adoptive grandfather was the one to specialize in healing me. Frankly it was a job he had to do often…. In this time well… finding healers who have been trained and specialize in healing shape shifters is hard to find. Fortunately for me I have picked up a healer who has had some experience in the matter. While I know some healing myself, my focus was on manna corruption.”

Arias face lit up when Mel said she could possibly fix her dress.

”As soon as I’m healed fully enough to make the two days journey back home I will; going into the forest without both fully functioning limbs is probably unadvisable.”

Aria scratched her nose when Lucinda mentioned that Noku wouldn’t likely throw her in the dungeons again.

”I do not want ….the connection…to be an excuse to be treated differently. Also Princess, if you don’t mind I really would prefer to avoid mention of that topic until I know his Majesties plans for it.”

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Melda gave a surprised look when Aria said she was calling the Captain “Mr. Grumpy Guard.” From what she had seen of Roland, it did not seem like him to just let that fly- but then, what did she know? How fortunate of you, that he’s let it slid. I don’t know him very well myself, but I get the feeling he can be rather harsh if need be. She shrugged and sat on the chair from before, crossing one leg over the other and leaning back while Aria spoke of the healer.

That is lucky for you. You just seem to have a lot of luck, don’t you? Well.. mostly. She gestured to her injury, then again to Lucinda when she spoke of the “connection” Noku shared with the red head. Yet, for some reason, when Aria’s face lit up, Melda felt an odd warmth in her chest. Take your time dear. I’ll be here. She waved it off, finding the feeling in her chest odd.

How much longer do we have until you brunch Princess? And… who will watch the. Ahem.. baby? She looked skeptically at the young dragon curled up in Lucindas arms.

[Lucinda Noru]

Lucinda continued to play with Alli as Aria explained a bit more about her healing situation. "It really is unfortunate that we don't have someone here with more experience that could help you. I'll pray to Mylee and Teleska for a solution for you," she said, offering what little she could to help. Mylee was the god of life and Teleska was the goddess of animus, well known for her transformations. Surely between the two, a solution would come forward.

When Aria mentions keeping the connection a secret, the princess nods. That was, indeed, a wise suggestion though she figured enough of the court had put two and two together yesterday. Her uncle wasn't exactly being covert about it, which was dangerous.

Her attention returns as Melda asks how long they have until the brunch and what she was going to do about Alli. Lucinda looked down at the baby dragon, who now looked quite sleepy to her. "We do need to leave soon. She seems tired. Aria, do you think we could leave her here and let her sleep? Maybe you could give some tips to my lady in waiting here for watching over her and then if anything happens, she could send a servant to fetch us, should the need arise?" Lucinda suggested, looking at the red head with some concern.