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Juno

"Good choice!" Sulak grinned, gathering up the other jewelry and placing it neatly back into the box to set it aside. He left Sor's chosen pair on the table and cast a quick look at Tarj. One thing he hadn't quite mastered was the art of trade and receiving payment. He knew it was something his mentor took care of for them prior to doing any work on their clients, but the older man simply nodded at him to proceed. It wasn't something to worry about, he assumed.

"Here, turn this way and sit," he urged the older boy, patting the cushions on the floor before leaning across the table to drag his tools closer towards them.

He lifted his hand to his own ear again, prodding gently at the jewelry hanging from his earlobe and asked with a kind but excited smile, "I assume you still want them here, yes? It's not too late if you'd like to change your mind."

GoblinFae

Sor offered the other boy a half-smile in return for the praise before hurrying to follow his direction. He had caught the master and apprentice even as he himself kept glancing towards his own mentor for reassurance and guidance. In return though all he received was a small smile and a nod of Siris's head. "What do I need to do?" he finally asked, hoping his nervousness was not immediately evident in his tone.
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Juno

Sulak smiled kindly, eyes resting compassionately on his obviously unmarred and inexperienced canvas as he studied him. Taking a small jar off the tray on the table he moved it to the edge before moving himself to sit beside the older boy.

"Relax," he urged him gently. "It's much easier if you can do that, but tell me if any of it is too much, too painful. We can always take a break."

He flashed him an encouraging smile and, after studying his hair for a few moments more, reached up abruptly to release his own hair from the confines of the thin leather tie that loosely bound it atop his head. "And I need you to let me get all your pretty hair out of the way," he teased lightly. "Just until this is done."

Brushing his own hair back from his face with a few quick, sweeping motions he shuffled around to sit behind his client instead. Reaching up with gentle hands he pulled strands of white hair back over Sor's shoulders, gently combing it together away from his hairline with his fingers, careful to catch any wisps that drifted away with a second and third pass. He scrutinized his ears, carefully plucking the few strands that had been tucked behind them into the bundle he'd gathered at the back of his head.

Separating the top portion into crude thirds he fashioned a loose braid of only about three twists in an effort to keep it together before gathering all of it up again to secure with his own tie. "How does that feel? Any pinching? Too tight?" he asked, truly concerned for Sor's comfort before he proceeded.

GoblinFae

The young man nodded his head in understanding while doing his best to remain still and calm. His efforts were nearly for naught though as the moment Sulak began adjusting and touching his hair, Sor practically melted. The boy's gentle touch sent pleasurable tingles all across his scalp, neck and shoulders that all but lulled him to sleep. By the time that Sulak was done, Sor could have been dragged out and dumped into the rain and he would hardly have noticed let alone cared.

"Perfect," he breathed serenely. "Thank you, it's just right." Sor took a deep cleansing breath, allowing his eyes to fall closed trustingly. "You may do what you need to do Sulak. I'm ready."
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Juno

Sensing the aura of peace around Sor, Sulak beamed with pride for the beginning of his work going so well and shuffled around to fetch the little jar from the table. It contained a cleansing salve that he gently massaged onto the older boy's ears.

"I'll try to make it fast," he murmured distractedly, leaning over the table to retrieve a small knife and a fish bone needle. After choosing the spot he would make the incision the young apprentice lifted deft hands to make a quick, small score against the skin with the tip of the knife before pressing the needle through to entirely pierce from front to back.

From past negative experiences he was already poised to soothe, setting a hand to Sor's shoulder after he set the tools aside. "How's that?" he asked softly, using a bit more of the salve to clean the area before securing the first earring through the new piercing.

GoblinFae

"Take your time," Sor murmured softly in reply. He did his best to remain still and relaxed as the other boy worked around him and finally on him. He did not open his eyes even once and barely made a sound as the incision was made and the jewelry finally put into place. Sulak had indeed been quick and for what it was worth the piercing had been relatively painless. Aside from a sharp inhalation more from anticipation than actual pain, Sor had found it to be a rather underwhelming experience. So many of the other young Maoin had often complained about how some of their modifications had hurt and yet halfway through the procedure and Sor had to admit that it hurt nothing more than an annoying insect sting. Already what little pain there had been was fading.

"Thank you, Sulak. I must admit my surprise but then I suppose not all the Maoin boys were as lucky as to have such an attentive individual work on them. You must take care not to lose that though as I forsee many more clients for that alone," he replied gently as he offered both praise and assurance. "Will you be doing the other one as well?"
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[O.o]
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Juno

Sulak smiled warmly for his praise. It was so rare in the middle of it all but it also helped him feel more at ease around the older boy.

"Thank you, yes," he murmured, moving around him to continue working with his other ear. He realized he'd given him some rather useful information, though.

"So you're a Maoin? I should have guessed, you speak well for someone so young," he praised, eyes drifting to sweep down the young man's body, studying his clothing in a new light once he'd completed the second piercing and was reaching to secure his new jewelry. "So you...dance and all that? I've seen a few street performances, I think... Do you do that sometimes?"

GoblinFae

Sor hummed in the affirmative although one pale eyebrow did raise in surprise at being called young. He refrained from voicing his opinions though, knowing that doing so would be considered insulting to the younger boy working on him. Instead he let out a deep exhalation as the final piercing was completed and he was allowed to at last open his eyes and relax his posture slightly.

"Sometimes I do," the young man answered feeling a bit uncomfortable with Sulak's interest in a part of his art that he still struggled so desperately with. "Siris is much better though," he added, deflecting the attention from himself. "I have much to learn still."
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Juno

Sulak glanced towards their mentors at the main table but shrugged, shooting Sor a lopsided grin as he leaned over the table to replace everything and begin cleaning his tools.

"You'll pick it up," he offered as a general kindness, sitting back at last to study him head-on and determine the evenness of his work. He was satisfied and moved to remove his hair from the binding and carefully unwind the loose braid he'd twisted into it. He gave the young man's hair a few gentle finger-combings to work out the kinks before moving to stand and wrap the tie around his own wrist temporarily.

"Come, let's show them." While he knew he did not need it he still sought the older man's approval of his work on his "sensitive" apprentice. Clearly his high opinion was valued by both Sor and Tarj and he would be remiss to not seek it for himself.

"Master Siris," he greeted, cheeks warming slightly as he did not know what else to call him by but hoped he might not be offended by it. Though he knew he had no need to offer it he did drop into a quick bow before him as well. "I know there will be much time before he heals, but I thank you for bringing Sor to us. He looks very striking, does he not?"

Tarj chuckled at that, amused at the boy's spark. He'd been watching them from his vantage the whole time but it was nice to see that he was proud of his work and their client's choice of jewelry.

GoblinFae

Sor shivered again with pleasure at the gentle combing of his hair. It was only once it was over though that he realised he missed it. In a slight daze he hurried to follow, wincing as he banged his knee on the low table on the way up before stumbling closely after Sulak nervously. He kept his head bowed though in the face of the older men's scrutiny as he awaited their opinions.

The elder Maoin bowed his head in return to Sulak, allowing his age to excuse the slight faux pas of ignoring the difference in their social status. "He has always been striking," Siris agreed softly. "Although I believe you have done my young student great justice today with your care and attention. Your own master must be quite proud," he praised, looking to Tarj from the corner of his eye.
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[O.o]
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-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Juno

The young boy's eyes twinkled with pride for his praise and he nodded eagerly as he turned to look to Sor. Completely unaware of his fumblings, he studied him a moment more before turning to Tarj, gesturing at the older boy excitedly.

His mentor chuckled softly, studying the pair with a particular warmth as he leaned his cheek against his palm. "I was watching. You did very well, my model student."

"I'm your only student," Sulak complained lightly, slumping a bit for his mentor's moment of playfulness.

Tarj laughed, sitting up straighter to ruffle the boy's shimmering hair and give him a brief pat on the shoulder. "You did well," he repeated. "Be sure you tell him the details. I'm sure Siris can show him the particulars."

Sulak nodded, turning to Sor again and reaching up to brush white hair back slightly away from one ear for a final glimpse at his work. "Clean them every day with saltwater, but don't ever take them off, okay? Just turn them around a bit. Come see us in...three months?" He looked to Tarj for confirmation on that, perking up slightly once he nodded.

"Three months. I'll make sure you're healed," the boy promised.

GoblinFae

"Thank you," Sor breathed, bowing lowly once more in thanks to Sulak as he received his instructions. While he had found the banter between master and student to be endearing, he found himself mulling over a few questions and the confidence to actually bring them out into the open.

He licked his lips nervously as he fought to find the words. Recognizing the signs, Siris gave Sor a pointed nudge, hoping to urge the boy into speech. It proved enough though as Sor once again bowed, "Forgive me but I have some questions still. I mean no insult, I hope you can forgive me but twice now you have mentioned that these," Sor brushed a finger along the metal in his ear, twitching slightly as it sent a sting through his earlobe, "must remain in for a long while. Why must they and for that matter how long must they? When will I be able to change them?

"Also," Sor hesitated, looking worriedly to the adults in the room, hoping that he did not insult either man with his next question. His voice lowered nevertheless as if afraid to be heard. "Should I come back sooner than three months if there is a problem?"
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[O.o]
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-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Juno

Sulak reined in his excitement in the face of an opportunity to answer Sor's questions and, hopefully, ease his worries. "Well the three months should give them enough time to heal," he began gently. "I'll check them to make sure. Unless there's...a complication" -he looked to his mentor for confirmation on his correct usage of the word- "we like to leave them in until we're really sure it heals. If you take them out early they'll just close up and then we'll have to do it all over again."

He gestured at the table of instruments rather innocently, shrugging and flashing Sor a confident smile. The older boy was cautious, he could tell that much, so he felt certain that he wouldn't do anything rash. "But once you're healed you can change them and wear anything you want!" he chirped.

Tarj nodded, chuckling softly for Sulak's enthusiasm but willing to back what his apprentice had told the young man.

GoblinFae

Sor drank in the instructions intently, determined to remember every detail so that he did not suffer the consequences for it later. Once more he bowed, this time quickly in thanks as he murmured a soft affirmation that he understood.

"Well," Siris boomed, causing his apprentice to twitch slightly and bang his knee on the low table again, "now that this little sprout here is all taken care of why don't we get down to business, Tarj. You know I was considering heading over to Bei's for some of her high-quality alterations but given that I'm here and the rain I guess I might as well settle up and," he waved his hand dismissively but his eyes shone with mischief. "Well you know. I'm sure if things prove shoddy I can always venture over to her place anyway."
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[O.o]
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-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Juno

Sulak winced at the sharp sound of knee connecting to table. He knelt slightly in concern even though the limb was covered. Not realizing he was drawing attention to his blunder in his concern, the young apprentice whispered as the adults talked, "Are you okay? Do you need that bandaged?"

"Oh, were you?" Tarj pretended to be hurt but he was all smiles at the prospect of doing work on Siris. "I'm sure they can fix you after I'm done messing you up," he teased, leaning toward him slightly across the table, finally allowing himself an appraising look of the Maoin.

Then, sobering a bit, he asked, "What did you have in mind today, my friend?"

GoblinFae

Embarrassed by the attention being drawn to him, Sor hurried to kneel and shoo away the concerned hands. "It was nothing. You needn't worry," he rushed to assure the other boy even as he did his best to ignore the throbbing that putting his weight on the injured limb created. He did his best to settle in and keep an open war to what the masters were discussing. Siris had never told him about Tarj yet their relationship seemed so relaxed, it made Sor wonder just how long the two had known each other.

"Oh you know," the dark man said dismissively with a fluttering of his hand, "just something bold and complex. If you can't do it you need only say and Young Sor and I can be on our way. I wouldn't wish to waste your precious time. I'm sure you have lots of practicing to return to."
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[O.o]
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-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Juno

The boy was quick to respectfully withdraw once he saw that his concern was not wanted. He settled himself to sit and watch the men talk instead.

Tarj chuckled and shook his head, eyes softening as he stared across the table at him. "Quite the opposite, my friend. I would love to decorate you with something. It is just rare, as I'm sure you know well, for a client to come to me with only 'bold and complex' in mind." He stood slowly, beckoning for the Maoin to follow him.

GoblinFae

Siris rose gracefully to follow, making Sor envious with desire to be that elegant and poised. "Ah so you allow the clients to provide all the creativity so you don't have to do most of the work," the older man continued to tease as he moved to be a step behind Tarj. "I see how it is."

Sor watched the two go with curiosity, unsure if he was supposed to follow or to stay with the other boy. His mentor had done little to prepare him for their errand and had now all but abandoned him to fend for himself. Taking a deep breath to calm himself, he did his best to offer the other apprentice a soft smile.

"I don't think we met properly. I'm Sor," the young Maoin offered softly, bowing again from his kneeling position. "It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

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Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Juno

Tarj gave a genuine laugh at that and raised a hand to brush his hair back that had slipped forward for it. "My work is bringing vision to life, my friend. Of course if you have none I would be happy to provide some of my own for you," he teased.

Crouching before a cluster of baskets in the far corner he rummaged through the jars before pulling one out and holding it up towards Siris with a playful little shake, watching the dark ink slosh within. "Shall we?"

Sulak's eyes widened, a faint blush creeping to his cheeks at the sudden formality from the older boy as he muttered, "We did meet properly." Feeling awkward without it, though, he returned the bow respectfully before sneaking a few curious glances towards the men on the far side of the room. Sulak knew what was over there and he was already feeling a little jealous and left out that Tarj might get to do some work without him.

"I'm Sulak. Nice to meet you," he finally offered, bringing his attention back to Sor with a beaming grin, unable to keep the excitement and a twinge of hope from his voice as he pressed, "Do you live close?! All my friends live in the city... Or more in it, I guess." He shrugged noncommittally, uncertain which it was or if it even really mattered.

GoblinFae

The elder Maoin left to join his old friend, a playful smirk curling his lips even as his eyes danced with mirth. "You sure that will be enough, Tarj? I did say bold and complex, did I not?" He chuckled softly to himself even as he glanced back to not with deep pleasure that the two apprentices were still getting along.

Sor blinked slowly at the young boy's exuberance. He had not expected such energy nor such questions. It was not that they were impolite or improper. It was just that Sor was not used to being a person of interest. No one really ever paid much attention to him when there were flashier and more experienced performers to praise.

"Not too far, no. We would have been here sooner had it not been for the rain. But yes, to answer your other question, we do live in the city. Our main house is near the city center but as I am in training I live in one of the lesser houses for now. And you? Do you live here then?"
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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