My Brother's Shop (Private)

[Luella Vaettir]

(Reserved for Meryl)

Elle giggled at Meryl’s display of silliness, finding it funny and a tad charming. She looked up as they neared the shop, the windows dark, though that hardly meant a thing really. She stopped, looking up at Meryl with a slightly excited grin.

“This is it!” she said happily. “My brother’s shop.” She stepped up to the door, pulling out a key from her pocket. “It looks dark and all but I’m sure he’s up and working.” She unlocked the door and stepped into the darkness, slipping the key back into her pocket before lifting a hand. She created a small ball of fire, the fire floating an inch above her palm, using her magic to make a torch of sorts. The fire lit the room, revealing a large, open room, many shelves lining the walls, packed with different bottles and potions. On one wall hung different herbs and spices, different ingredients others could buy to use. There was a long counter where Aerin held his transactions, and behind it was a door to his office, half open, and next to the a hallway leading to the back kitchen and dining area. The stairs were off the dining area, which led to the second story, which was a completely open space, containing Aerin’s bedroom and living area.

“Aerin?” Elle called, shutting the door behind them a relocking it. She paused, smelling blood in the air, and for a moment felt anxiety rising. Why was she smelling blood?

“Back here,” a male voice called from the office. Elle, looking worried, hurried towards the office, not giving Meryl much time to look about the room if he wanted. She pushed the office door open all the way and paused, seeing Aerin sitting at his desk, currently clutching a cloth to him arm, which appeared to be bleeding. His office was a completely mess, bookshelves overturned, broken glass from his work instruments littered the floor, and the faint scent of sulfur. There were deep claw marks on the floor and walls, along with some splattered blood.

“Gods! What the hell happened here?” Elle exclaimed, turning to find a lamp and light it, giving the room a brighter glow so she and Meryl could see better.

[merlinus]

Meryl chuckled at her excitement finding her absolutely adorable when she reacted like this, he stepped in and squinted softly smelling the blood himself as they enetered and his eyes became a soft red hue reflecting his demonic half. All his silliness and laid back aura fading into a persona fitting of a battle mage, on guard ready for an attack. "Careful Elle." He said to her not much caring for the store or its wonders, if it had been a different situation Meryl would be swooning over the fantastic wonders within this shop.

As he followed her into the office his eyes settled on Aerin and his eyes sharpened looking to the claw marks he looked back to Aerin and was already going through possibilities that could have happened. His mind settled on one conclusion. "What did you summon from the demonic realm?" Said Meryl folding his arms across his chest and keeping his gaze on the boy almost accusingly. He was a mage and it wasnt uncommon that daemons and other dark creatures targetted them or manipulated them into conjuring a gateway.

[Luella Vaettir]

Elle stood next to her brother, her twin, and tilted his head up. The two looked exactly alike, as twins do, though Elle’s features were softer in femininity, where as Aerin’s features were sharper, more defined. The biggest difference perhaps were the eyes. Aerin’s were grey and clouded, displaying his blindness, and not the light sky blue like his sister, though once, many years ago, they had been. She pulled back the cloth to reveal the wound, which were deep gashes, much like the ones on the floor. She covered the wound again, then paused to see there was another wound on her brother, a deep semi circle in his side which could only be the teeth marks of some creature with great jaws and sharp fangs. Aerin had been bitten deeply too.

Elle paused when Meryl spoke, blinking and turning to look at the other mage. He didn’t seem entirely too pleased at what Aerin may have done, and she looked back to Aerin. Aerin didn’t seem too surprised at hearing another, nor did he seem too surprised that this other man had perfectly guessed what he was up to. In fact, Aerin smiled a bit.

“Ah, if only I knew. I couldn’t see it, but I managed to get rather close, as you can see,” he said. Elle blinked before letting out a noise of frustration.

“Damn it, Aerin! You said you wouldn’t do anything dangerous!” she said, taking her cloak off and tossing it onto his desk, amongst a ruin of papers.

“I made no such promise. I simply said I’d be as careful as I can be,” Aerin countered, before letting out a small laugh.

“This isn’t funny,” Elle said, turning and walking out into the shop to grab one of his larger healing potions. Aerin sat a moment in silence before tilting his head in Meryl’s direction.

“And who are you? I imagine a mage of some sort, or at least a man who knows his magic,” he asked, sounding perfectly conversational, despite his bleeding wounds.

[merlinus]

Meryl took note of their likeness and upon seeing a resemblance to Elle he found his own temerance and features softening from their once stern and cautious state. Meryl watched Elle exit and he paused softly as if to wait till she was out of the room. "I'm Archmage Merlin." He said sitting close the desk and looking at the blind man knowing full well he couldnt really see him but that did not hinder Meryl from treating him like a normal person.

"Under normal circumstances I would say you deserved to die from summoning something from the nether...or was it Tartarus? Please dont tell me you opened a way into niffleheim." Meryl sighed going on and on before stopping himself and taking a deep breath. "But you're important to Elle so I'm happy you werent killed. Before ever considering any delving into the dark realms I am ordering you to wait until you have a senior mage like myself present to aide you. That is of course if you were actually trying to summon something and I'm not being presumptuous." Said Meryl conjuring them some hot tea and pouring Aerin and himself a glass. "Oh yes by the by, I need you as my potions master." Said Meryl with a soft chuckle and offered him the cup.

"What did you call forth?" Asked Meryl pushing the topic that was on the mind, he looked back awaiting Elle to return. "I am also one who has stirrings for your sister." Said Meryl being blunt and upfront with Aerin feeling that was the best.

[Luella Vaettir]

Aerin remained silent as the man introduced himself as Merlin, before scolding him about summoning from different, darker worlds. Frankly, Aerin wasn’t sure which world he was dabbling in, but that was the reason he kept dabbling. To learn more. It really was his greatest flaw. He had a lust for learning that most would find uncomfortable if they really knew about what lengths he went to achieve what he did. Elle and his parents would have a heart attack if they knew half the things he was up to, and right now Elle only had a slight glimpse. It was slightly unnerving that this man who just strolled in knew exactly what Aerin was up to at a glance, but Aerin couldn’t help but wonder if this Merlin fellow understood how he felt, since he ‘ordered’ Aerin to wait until he was around to help. Aerin dismissed the order, though kept the suggestion of assistance in the back of his mind. Merlin knew about the things Aerin wanted to know.

Aerin felt a bit surprised when Merlin first said that he needed a potions master, before shifting to inquiring what it was Aerin summoned, then shifted again to admit he was the one Elle had been seeing. Elle had called this man Meryl though, not Merlin.

Elle walked back into the room, holding a large red tinted vial, and she pulled Aerin’s arm out straight, removing the cloth he had pressed to the wound, and uncorked the vial and poured the healing potion onto the wounds. She watched with some interest as the wounds slowly began to close. She knew from experience the sensation would feel fizzy and itchy, but quite relieving, especially of pain.

“Yes, so…this is Meryl, the guy I told you about,” Elle said, feeling a bit awkward and unsettled at Aerin’s silence. She poured some more of the potion onto Aerin’s arm before taking Meryl’s offered tea and placing it in Aerin’s hand.

Aerin was thinking, debating whether or not he should blatantly lie for Elle’s sake, though the chance of being discovered was high with another mage in the room, or if he should tell half truths.

“I don’t know what I called forth. It was big, perhaps the size of a tiger. Had a long tail that made quick work of my desk, sweeping it clean. It was rather angry, but I suppose if I were dragged from my world into another randomly I might be a bit upset as well,” Aerin said, shifting as Elle lifting his shirt in order to pour the potion onto his side. “It stood on all fours, I know that. Rough fur, rather small pointed ears. It smelled awful.”

“Where is Lenore?” Elle asked, realizing that her brother’s pet raven was nowhere to be seen. A large raven hopped up to Elle from behind, opened its beak, tilted its head, and a loud, frightening roar came forth from the bird, the sound grating and deep. Elle gave a little shriek of surprise and whirled, hand on her chest, before glaring at the raven.

“Damn it Lenore!” she cursed, before Aerin laughed.

“That was the sound it made,” he said, laughing again. Elle turned to glare at Aerin before she looked a bit distressed. A creature that made that horrifying sound was in here? Trying to kill her brother? The thought made her sick.

“You both are complete asses,” Elle said, looking between her brother and his raven.

[merlinus]

Meryl watched Aerin with sharp eyes not accusing him but ready to tear apart any story that was just thrown at him to lead him off the trail. Another peculiar thing was that Meryl showed no hint as to judge and or stop Aerin in his goal, his order would serve as an encouragement though warning aswell. If Aerin could see those dark red eyes he would see that Meryl knew much more then he was intending to let on. As Elle returned into the room he fell silent simply sipping his tea and watching Elle banter with her brother a pleasant smile stretching across his lips.

His eyes returning to their normal shade and he watched Elle jump and he snickered softly. "Oh from the sound of it, it was probably just a frightened Liger. Its bark is far worse then its bite. Probably just frightened at the mishap spell is all. Your brother wouldnt be killed just bruised and scratched a bit." Said Meryl pouring Elle a glass as he attempted to cover for Aerin and dismiss any fears now growing in the sweet Elle. His eyes settled on Lenore and he sipped his tea carefully. "What have we here..." He whispered under his breath as Squeeker made an appearance and moved to Lenore slapping the raven over the head and berrating the bird with scolding squawks for scaring the poor girl.

"Aerin I want to heal you. Your eyes and legs." Said Meryl infront of Elle with a smirk on his face. "As an official offering for your permission to continue seeing your sister, not that she is an object or whatever one can take this as. I just simply mean that well...I...ernm..." Said Meryl blushing as he rubbed the back of his head. "Hi I'm Meryl!"

[Luella Vaettir]

Elle looked at Meryl uncertainly. A liger? A few bruises and scratches? The wounds Aerin had were deep gashes, that could threaten his life and would put anyone normal into a slight panic. Aerin simply laughed the whole thing off either because he was insane or because he was high off the adrenaline. Either way, it didn’t sit right with Elle. She turned and finished up healing Aerin before looking him over. His wounds were gone for the most part, at least they stopped bleeding anyways, but his clothes were a bloody mess. She’d have to toss them out. No way would she clean them.

Lenore eyed Squeeker as he approached, curious about him, that was until he struck her. She let out an angry caw and fluttered back a bit, before she shifted into her human form, body growing and bones and muscles shifting until she took on the form of a little girl, the age looking about six perhaps. Her arms were speckled with black feathers and her eyes were pure black. Her mouth contained rows of razor sharp teeth. She hissed at the little creature that hit her and actually lifted a foot to stomp on Squeeker.

“Lenore,” Aerin said sharply, causing the raven child to halt in her violent act. She glared at the little drakeling, before lowering her foot and turning, walking over to the corner of the room to sit, staring at Meryl a moment.

Aerin paused when Meryl mentioned he wanted to heal him. Not his new wounds but the old. The very old ones. He wanted to give Aerin his sight back? Give him back his ability to walk? How would he accomplish that? Aerin listened as Meryl’s confidence seemed to slip and the mage trailed off. Elle gave Meryl a reassuring smile before looking back to her brother.

Aerin sat a moment in silence, thinking of how funny it was that Meryl reminded him of his old tutor up until this point. Meryl and Valerian would have quite a lot in common to talk about if they ever met.

“You don’t really need my permission to continue to be with Elle. I simply ask that you treat her well,” Aerin replied softly, setting the tea Meryl gave him down on the desk, untouched. After a moment or two he lifted his hand and gave it a flick, and from across the room his cane lifted and floated to him. He took hold of it and stood, before he waved his hand across the room. The books that were knocked from their shelves lifted and were placed back into their spots, the shelves righting themselves, and papers collecting together neatly before coming to a rest on his desk. Aerin snapped his fingers and held out his arm, and Lenore stood and shifted back into her raven form before flying over to land on Aerin’s arm, then shifting to perch comfortably on his shoulder.

“What was it you said earlier? You needed a potions master?” Aerin asked, pushing his chair into its usual spot before the great desk.

[merlinus]

Squeeker stared up at the girl slightly shocked at the transformation but he bared his fangs as he himself started to grow to combat her, though of course his full size would destroy the entire room. "Squeeker." Said in unison with Aerin which only made the mage snicker as Squeeker climbed onto Elle and nuzzled her cheek gently.

"Of that you have my promise...I will always treat Elle well. I just want her to smile." Said Meryl glancing to Elle for it was mostly for her anyway. "Still though I'm intent to restore what you were stolen." He said with an admant nod though he grinned softly still not comprehending the whole blind situation.

Meryl started to pull out his mages guild flier then Aerin's blindness finally hit him and he blinked softly realising how much of an idiot he must have looked like, well rather he played it off he was a fool. "Oh right...uh...I'm leader of a mages guild! Seeing as how you're already a powerful mage and have skills in potions I want you to be one of the members and teachers!" Said Meryl with a chuckle.

[Luella Vaettir]

Elle giggled as Squeeker climbed up her and nuzzled her cheek. She reached up to pat him. He had her best interests in mind, which was adorable. Lenore liked to tease and cause problems for everyone, Aerin included. She wondered if the two familiars would be able to get along, since they seemed to have a rough start. She couldn’t really fault Squeeker though. Lenore’s nature was mischievous, trouble making at best. And she didn’t really seem to care much for most people. She did things on a whim, or so it seemed. Elle didn’t even know what Lenore was. Aerin said she was a simple raven with a talent for shifting into a human, though Elle was certain Lenore was something demonic. Harmless in the great scheme of things though, and Elle was glad Lenore was around. She watched that raven battle and drive off a few dangerous things that’d do Aerin harm.

Aerin looked a bit startled when Meryl asked him to be a member and teacher of this new guild. A guild for those who wanted to practice magic? It sounded tempting, but…

“Teach? I’m hardly qualified for such a thing,” Aerin said. Elle pouted.

“Oh, come on Aerin! You’re the best potions master I’ve ever seen, you’ve surpassed your tutor in that. You’re well learned in a lot of history and languages and magic, and you’re a representing priest to all three of our Gods in our religion. You have so many books that you hardly have space for them anymore, and you’ve read every single one of them. You summon ingredients from other parts of the world and even from different worlds to do what you do. I think passing on a bit of knowledge should be easy for you,” Elle said, before stepping up to her brother.

“Plus, you can share knowledge and practice to your heart’s content at the guild,” she added. Aerin paused, thinking. It truly was tempting.

“I don’t know. I am not very sociable…” Aerin said softly. He pretty much lived in his office, and most of his social interactions came from his sister and his customers.

“Sociable enough to befriend the queen,” Elle remarked, smirking. “As well as fall in love with her.” Aerin blushed a bit and swatted away Elle’s hand when she playfully went to pinch at his cheek.

[merlinus]

"Able to seduce a queen!? You're more then qualified!" Said Meryl with a grin as he clapped excitedly, he leaned closer to Aerin whispering with a serious look. "Does she wear white lace underwear or is she not wearing any at all?" ASked Meryl curiously.

Squeeker sighed and Elle's shoulder and covered his face with his wing. How could he be stuck with such an idiot mage? He then looked to Elle with a a look that seemed to say, "you're attracted to that?"

"This guild will be a place for all magic users to study safely without fear of judgement. Whether it be harmless swimming magic to summoning of the dark realm. Aslong as you arnt using it to kill innocents then you are welcome. You are powerful and intelligent Aerin. I've got a glimpse of the potions in your shop, you're a master of your craft. I want that knowledge to be passed on to the next generation." Said Meryl with a sage like nod. "Nothing is truly immortal, we live on through the knowledge we teach. There is no greater teacher for your craft then you. So I'm asking you to join me." Said Meryl reaching forward suddenly and grabbing Aerin's head. For a brief moment Aerin would be able to see again, after a minute or two Meryl collapsed onto the desk panting heavily.

[Luella Vaettir]

Elle laughed at Aerin’s expression as he blushed a deeper red when Meryl made his exclamations. Of course both of the twins knew the love was currently one way, since Aerin hadn’t even admitted his feelings to Namari nor did he plan to since Namari had a lover of her own. But it was so fun to tease him with it none the less. As Meryl drew in close and asked his question, Aerin actually recoiled in shock. What kind of underwear Namari wore!? What!?

“I…I don’t…know,” Aerin stuttered, unable to really bring out the words that would explain that he had never touched Namari in that manner, so he’d have no clue to her underwear. Even if he did know her style, he certainly didn’t know colors anymore. He wasn’t sure if Namari was the kind to wear white and-wait, wait! His mind went reeling a moment, trying to shove a few unwanted images out of his head. How this conversation steered like this, he wasn’t even sure anymore.

Elle glanced at Squeeker and smiled, shrugging a bit to him when he gave her the look. She looked back to the men as Meryl spoke, further selling his guild to Aerin, and despite his reluctant look, Elle was pretty sure Aerin was sold. Aerin gazed his unseeing gaze off to the side, musing. Well, it did sound like something he’d be very interested in. He could tap into knowledge of different magic that he never before got to learn. He supposed he could teach others what he did, if they wanted to learn so badly. After all, Aerin mostly did what he did out of love, not for money.

Aerin blinked as he felt Meryl take hold of his head, and he stiffened, unsure of what was happening. He felt a jolt of pain run through his head, and he winced, reaching up to grab Meryl’s hands. He paused it his attempt to remove Meryl’s grip when another pain ripped through, this time from a bright light. Wait…light? He could see light? He shut his eyes a moment, and then opened them again, seeing a blurry pale object floating before him. Seeing it! Slowly it came into focus and he could see a face now, that of a handsome young man with long hair and a red mark upon his cheek. Aerin’s heart stopped a moment.

“Aerin?” Aerin flicked his eyes to the voice of his sister and saw her gasp, he himself gasping. Was that his sister? His Elle? The last time he had seen that face was when they were eight. She had matured beautifully, as he knew she would, her face reflecting that of their father’s in a softer, feminine way. Bright blue eyes, golden hair, ah! That golden hair like their mother’s! How he had missed seeing it shine as a boy.

The image of his twin was cut off suddenly, his world plunging back into darkness as Meryl stumbled back, worn from the effort. Aerin stood a moment, stunned. He saw. He saw his sister! For a moment he actually saw…

A great sadness suddenly came crashing down on him. What Meryl did no doubt was meant as a gift, if not a convincing selling point to get Aerin to join his guild, but it was also a harsh reminder to Aerin what he had been missing all these years. The sights he never saw. The colors, the shadows, the expressions on other’s faces. All that he had bitterly accepted. And that wall he built carefully to help contain it was shattered. All he wanted to do now was cry.

“Aerin?” Elle said softly, reaching out to touch her twin’s shoulder, unable to read his expression. Aerin turned his face away a moment, shaking. A harsh reminder, yes, but…was there really hope? Could he possibly one day gaze upon his sister’s face again? See the joy in her eyes, see her smile. Maybe even see Namari, oh there was a thought. See the woman he so helplessly fell in love with, to know her smile too.

“I’m alright,” Aerin said softly, unsure whether he was telling the truth or not. If nothing else he’d be fine later at least. “I’m just…stunned is all. Merlin, you’ve made your point and your offer quite clear.”

“And?” Elle asked, biting her lower lip. Aerin remained silent a minute longer before reaching up to gently take Elle’s hand, turning his face back to the two and he put on a smile that was utterly fake though he doubted they would notice. He was good at putting up masks.

“And…I’ll join your guild.”

[merlinus]

Meryl was panting now, almost completely drained from the effort, he didnt get to see Aerin's reaction to his gift. He had hoped it would would bring Aerin some momentary peace and had now idea the pain he had just brought on the poor fellow. He leaned against the table for support as one of his eyes unfocused showing a backlash from his own spell a momentary blindness in one eye.

"Huh? That wasnt an offer...nor was it...a trick..." Merlin stood a bit wobbly and shook his head covering his eye. "It was a test." He said looking at Elle with a soft smirk then back to Aerin. "I know now how to restore your sight...your legs are another matter but atleast we can get you temporary sight and later permanant." Said Meryl with a nod before taking a shapr breath and squeeling like an excited girl.

"YAY! SIGN HERE!" Said Meryl holding a charter for Aerin to sign, once again forgetting the meaning of Aerin being blind. With only a glance Squeeker jumped off Elle and into Meryl's satchel pulling out his massive spell tome flipping through the spells and stopping at the chapter. "Good job Squeeker...this is what we'll use...."

[Luella Vaettir]

Elle reached out to help steady Meryl, he seeming a bit less than stable on his own two feet currently. She saw his eye before he covered it, and a look of concern crossed her features. A test? He seemed happy about the result, but Elle herself wasn’t so sure. What if he tried to use the spell to permanently heal Aerin, only to have it back fire on himself and become blind too? Not to mention the curse Valerian had mentioned. Whatever magic that resisted healing. What if that lashed out? Assuming it existed at all of course and Elle hadn’t misunderstood and passing remark.

Both of the twins looked surprised at Meryl’s excited squeal, and Elle giggled. Aerin paused before smiling a genuine smile, finding the antics of Elle’s new boyfriend rather amusing. He had a rather boyish excitement about everything in the world, and was determined to meet any challenge head on. He could see why his sister liked him so much.

Aerin made no remark as Meryl told him to sign something. Instead, Elle told the charter and an ink pen and placed the pen in Aerin’s hand, guided it to the spot that needed a signature, ad Aerin signed off a rough “AV” onto the document before Elle handed it back. Aerin didn’t bother signing much these days, if anything at all. When a signature was needed though he just cranked out his initials and most accepted it, all things considering.

Lenore fluttered up to Aerin’s shoulder, having returned to her original raven form. She looked between the three curiously, watching Meryl’s familiar dive into the mage’s bag and dig out a large spell tome. Aerin paused when Meryl mumbled something about using a certain spell, and he felt the unpleasant grip of anxiety twist his gut and heart. He cleared his throat before taking a step back.

“Perhaps we can try to heal me at a later time. I really would rather take time to think everything over,” he said, unsure as to why he felt this way but he did. The idea of seeing again was exciting, of course, but it sort of made him a bit afraid too. He wasn’t sure why and he wanted to sort out these things first. Besides, he just joined a guild. That in itself was rather big.

[merlinus]

Meryl squeeled again and leaned against Elle with a smile. "Welcome Aerin! Potions master! A Cofounder of the Magus society." Said Meryl looking to Elle with a grin kissing her cheek for a moment. "What about you Elle? Wanna sign up? I got some magic arrows with your name on them." He cooed before looking to his book. Meryl's eye focused on Aerin for a moment and sharpened for a moment with a faint smirk even Elle would be able to tell, his mind was grabbing at so many plots.

"Of course. Sorry." Said Meryl nodding softly and Squeeker tried to protest but closed the book anyway. Meryl stroked his chin softly closing his one eye for now, he took the book from Squeeker and placed it back in his satchel, he then turned his attention back to Elle not really sure where to go from here.

[Luella Vaettir]

Aerin looked and felt greatly relieved when Meryl backed off on trying to heal him. Good. He really did want time to process everything right now. Besides, he had too much going on tonight to dabble in experimental healing spells.

Elle giggled at Meryl’s excitement before looking to her brother.

“And now we can add a cofounder of a guild to your impressive list of accomplishments,” she said, grinning. Indeed it was impressive. When Elle listed off everything her brother could do or had done, she was reminded at how much her crippled, blind twin had done through the years. He had accomplished more than any man from their village, and yet for years they had treated him like he was hardly that, like some forever broken thing to be mocked. Clearly they were wrong.

“I like the Potions Master title,” Aerin remarked, shrugging. It rang a nice tune to his ear, and though he had been called a master of his craft for years, he never really sported a title like that.

Elle turned to Meryl as he again offered her a position. She smiled and gently touch his cheek, beneath the eye that bother him.

“I’m a huntress, not a mage. Those arrows sound interesting though. Perhaps I’ll buy them from you, be the first customer to finance your guild,” she said, smirking a bit before glancing into Aerin’s office. She wondered if she should help him clean up, since there was still quite a mess. Not to mention the scorched claw marks.

“I heard of a hunter’s guild around town. Perhaps that is more suited to your taste?” Aerin suggested. Elle glanced back to Aerin, and smiled, though she looked back at the claws marks uncertainly.

“Maybe. I’ll have to look,” she replied, feeling fretful all over again about the creature that had attacked her brother…wait where was that thing anyways? Did Aerin banish it back? Because there certainly was no body of a liger or whatever here to prove it was dead.

[merlinus]

"Oh? I'd like to hear the full list sometime." Said Meryl watching the two with a bright smile on his face, he then gave his attention to Elle and leaned into her hand. and closed both eyes shivering. "Well, I'm sure you could find a way to pay for them!" He cooed forgetting her brother was in the room. "Oi! Dont chase your sister away!!!! I can still swoon her to our side!" Said Meryl with a whine.

Meryl was to lost in his own craziness to think about the best that was summoned. His ever wandering mind was already on another subject as he rambled on about some random nonesense. "An emblem...yes an emblem! A guild banner to!" He said leaning to suddenly kiss Elle.

[Luella Vaettir]

Elle blinked in surprise as Meryl randomly leaned in to kiss her. She gave him a small moment before pulling back. She cleared her throat, glancing at her brother, before looking away from the office.

“I think you’ll have to consult others when it comes to the guild emblem,” Elle said to Meryl, before looking to Aerin.

“Aerin…where is this liger you summoned anyways?” she asked, the idea of it still being here bothering her.

Aerin, roused from his own personal thoughts, blinked before smiling.

“I banished it back to where it came from. I wouldn’t worry about that one, I got that one back where it belongs,” he said softly.

Elle nodded to herself before pausing. That one? Why did it sound like he was referring to one out of many?

“That was the only thing you summoned though, right?” Elle asked. Aerin remained silent. She stared before crossing her arms, feeling and looking distressed.

“Aerin? That was the only thing, right?” she asked again. She jumped when from upstairs she heard a loud bang, and a groaning, growling sound. The sound of claws scraping the floor, something dragging itself across the wood from upstairs in Aerin’s second story portion.

“Not…entirely…” Aerin said softly, tilting his head to hear better the creature that wandered his home.

“How many things did you summon?” Elle asked quietly, her voice sounding tiny to her ears. Aerin once more remained silent. She glared at her twin. “Damn it, Aerin! How many?”

“Collectively or just this time?” Aerin asked, and then winced as Elle took hold of his pointed ear and gave a sharp tug. “Ow!”

“You idiot! What do you have crawling around your house?”

“I imagine nothing pleasant…”

[merlinus]

Meryl looked up hearing the scratching and almost instantly looked at each other grinning excitedly. "Lets go poke the bear!" Meryl said as Squeeker squeeked in agreement, they had their disagreements on how one should go about things but when it came down to aventures or incidents like these squeeker and Meryl were usually in agreement.

Meryl conjured his staff from his satchel and twirled it with a smirk. "Prepare to swoon I shall confront the beast." Said Meryl turning and leaving the office and looking for the stairs, he walked on his tip toes trying to be as silent as possible.

[Luella Vaettir]

Elle blinked before turning to Meryl, seeing him grin excitedly. Worry was sketched across her face. Goodness, these two men would be the death of her! Now she sort of understood why her mother was always fretting about her two children. She let go of her brother’s ear and stepped out of the office, watching Meryl locate the stairs. The sorcerer wouldn’t need to ascend the steps though, since from the shadows came skittering a long form, crawling along the wall. Elle gasped, startled more than scared, as a large, lizard like creature crawled its way from the shadows into the light. It had black scales, shining in the light, and three, beady eyes. Other than the size, sulfuric smell, and three eyes it didn’t really look all too different from other lizards she had seen.

The creature stared stupidly at Meryl a moment before hissing and slinking back into the shadows, another groaning growl escaping it as it skittered off. Elle was glad it didn’t seem entirely too dangerous, but what if her brother had been alone?

“It’s a giant lizard thing,” Elle said softly.

“Oh, those. Meryl won’t have much to worry. They’re rather harmless, except they spit a tar like substance that is fowl. Tell him to watch his clothes,” Aerin replied, resuming his work of cleaning up his office, looking undisturbed about the creature loose upstairs.

[merlinus]

Meryl stared at the creature with a quirked brow, the eyes of the beast met with him then there was a moment of utter silence besides Elle and Aerin speaking. Finally it scurrried back and Meryl made his move. "IT BLINKED!" Shouted Meryl Raising hand conjuring a fireball which earned him a bite from Squeeker, Meryl was always to eager to jump straight to his fire magic without care to his surroundings. "OW OW OW OW! OK OK!"

Squeeker released his wrist and Meryl ran into the shadows not heeding the warning he was given. Strong gusts would have lightly hit Elle from the darkness and sounds could be heard of things being knocked over as though there was a scuffle. "HAVE AT YOU FOUL BEAST!"