#goldfinchfreehold

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(the morning after Imbolc)

bodies litter the area.. but in a chill way

Sylvi blinks as she wakes up, and she immediately knows two things: she's not in her bed, and her hair is a mess. Oh, three things: she's snuggled up against a very warm, very familiar body. A pleased sigh as she cuddles closer, pulling the....is this one of the red curtains, pulled down?...well, it works...pulling the curtain/cover a little closer.

"Mmm " a metal hand squeezes her thigh, as if checking she's there and its her

"Mmm!" she agrees quietly. She opens her eyes again and lifts her head just a bit to see what the aftermath is. She surveys the bodies, then shifts to rest her head on his shoulder. "You awake?" she whispers.

"Kind of..." Drowsy smile

"Same." She doesn't seem in any hurry to get up, trailing her fingers over his chest. "Good party," she says with understatement.

"Great party. Good job, Sylvi" He bumps gently, his head against hers

"Mmmm, thanks," she says with a very satisfied purr. She doesn't seem at all embarrassed to be lying with him amidst the evidence of what looks like a very effective Gift of Pan. After a moment, she murmurs, "Hey...you okay?"

"Actually, feeling very relaxed, thanks" A deep chuckle "Been awhile. Missed you"

"I missed you, too." She props herself up, her arms crossed upon his chest, and looks at him with her sleepy eyes. "But I meant last night," she whispers. "Before the balefire...you looked upset."

"I did?" He says "Well, I'm not now" gentle assurance

She smiles. "I'm glad." She rests her head upon his chest again and resumes a drowsy quiet, listening to the sounds of others stirring.

"You do... so much good here" He says softly, stroking her hair

"I try," she murmurs. "Thanks. I think...I think I'm doing it right."

"You kidding? Between you, piper, and othes, this place is a proud hold and dream factory. You can do it all, you know that right?"

"We can. It's a good team. It's a good freehold."

"exactly" he nods "So... what's your favorite thing about Goldfinch?"

"Oh, wow," she breathes, and thinks about it for a moment.

"I love how it feels here," she indicates the freehold room, "with her." A nod to the balefire, glowing brightly within its casing.

"It's...warm." She seems to mean in multiple ways.

"Oh? what's she like? " Meaning the fire "is she solemn, playful, grim, or worried? "

the flame presses against the casi as if o wave

Sylvi, looking at the fire, wiggles her fingers back at it, then says, "She's...um...scrappy, I guess. Y'know? Like...little, but don't underestimate her."

"Mmm" he looks amused "Feisty huh? I can guess where she got that from"

She grins and rolls her eyes. "Guilty."

"Hmm. I wonder if she'll stay that way."

"Why woulnd't she?" He says

"Well..." She sighs and shifts to settle back in against his side. "I'm wondering what she'll be like with the next freeholder."

"Still fiesty" He answers "Each holder leaves something of themself... Earth Runes was an Eiluned hold, and it will always have hidden secrets and chambers... even if Fiona romance makes those saucier. You are the first holder here. you set the template. yes, it can change ,but the core of it will always have a part of you"

"Huh. Wow...I never really thought of it like that. I guess it's kind of...a legacy." Her voice is still breathy soft out of courtesy for those still sleeping.

"It is." A nod "As long as that flame burns, a part of you echoes ..." he smiles "Possibly feeling just a bit pleased with herself"

Her eyes twinkle as she smiles. "Hey, she'd be justified. She's badass."

"Goldfinch, I mean. The balefire." Maybe blushing just a bit as he caught her in a bit of arrogance.

Damn straight the flames seem to shine

"Right both times" He says ad kisses her

She returns the kiss, very pleased indeed.

they make out for a bit more then, "Oh.." A groan "What time is it? I ... should gather the troops"

A brief pout of disappointment, but then a sigh. "Yeah...this place needs to get tidied up, and not fair to expect boggans to do everything. Um...any idea where our clothes are?"

"I have.... no idea" He blushes "welp. this could be awkward."

"Um. Okay, two possible approaches...I think I can reach some throw pillows over there that we can use for cover...or just be bold and go temporarily nudist until we locate them."

"Sec... " he gestures at the throw pillows "PIng" cantrippin it over

Unfortunately... itt would appear the pillows were already covering someone else! Kelby yelps and hides as much of her troll form as she can beihnd Zane

"Hello" Zane blinks as he's suddenly exposed while Kelby uses him like a body shield "What happened to troll gguardiaship?"

"It lost to troll modesty. Someone moved the pillow" Kelby says behind Zane

"Whoops! Hey, Kelby. Hey, Zane. You wouldn't happen to know where our clothes are, would you?"

"Ah.." Zane says "Oh wait... " And he hurls some pants over towards Colton "yours I think"

"yeah, how did you end up with them?" Colton blinks taking them

"I needed to borrow protection, and troll condoms are the only ones close to satyr size" Zane smirks, then goes "ow" As Kelby bips him onn the head from behind