Event | Turtle Dive | January 16 - 19 | Everything's better down where it's wetter~

[hazelwood]

Characters: Any and all PCs, plus an offering of Lieuen
Date: January 16th - 19th
Location: All Sectors
Situation: Tu Vishan begins to dive to the ocean floor and the city of Keeliai seems unbothered by the process. Bonfire funtimes are made available to all!
Warnings/Rating: Underwater situations; to be updated as noted

>See the comments of this post for various situations and areas available for tagging.
>Each header will be set for a date and/or area.
>A unique thread under the bonfires is available for discussions with Lieuen, should there be interested parties.
>Feel free to start your own header for specific situations.
>Refer to the two OOC posts for further details. 01 | 02

Comments

[flawedgoods]

[Favrielle nods immediately, unable to help but continue to study Inara's face. She gives a quick, bitter sort of smile.]

You do. You have the look of my people, honestly. You could pass for someone from one of our noble families, but for your eye color. Certainly a Servant of Naamah--

[She breaks off abruptly, and gives a smile. There are not many who would appreciate being compared to that, even if it is a compliment in her world.]

But no matter.

[suoxi]

[ it is, at least, something Inara is used to. People tend to stare at Companions - it isn't anything new to be scrutinized so. ]

Naamah?

[ Inara is very curious about that. ]

That is a lovely name. Someone you know?

[flawedgoods]

No, she was one of Elua's companions.

[Favrielle doesn't say more than that as well, not everyone is interested in the cultures, nor do many have the same appreciation for certain aspects of hers.]

The divine founders of my homeland.

[Okay, just that bit more.]

[suoxi]

Forgive me, but I'm...not sure what any of that means.

[ Inara sounds truly apologetic, really. ]

Divine?

[flawedgoods]

[Favrielle shakes her head gently.]

In short, our country was founded by Elua, the son of Yeshua ben Yosef, and his companions, angels of God. It wasn't my intention to give a history lesson.

[Said in a way that she didn't want to burden Inara with it, not that she wasn't willing to speak of it.]

May I ask where it is you're from, if not my homeland?

[suoxi]

Oh, it's quite alright. I find it fascinating. All these different people from so many different places...

[ she smiles - and it's a bit longing. ]

I was born on Sihnon. But recently I've been doing some traveling.

[flawedgoods]

Sihnon? One I've not heard before but considering all things that's hardly surprising.

[She watches the fire a moment before turning back to Inara to follow up lightly:]

Have you been traveling for business or pleasure?

[suoxi]

No, I'm afraid all the places I have heard people speak of here are foreign.

[ Inara smiles wryly. ]

Both, actually. The travel assisted in furthering my occupational endeavors, and I also wanted to see the universe. It worked out in both ways.

[flawedgoods]

Occupational endeavors?

[She pauses, giving Inara a more considering look, curious with the faintest hint of hope.

It's enough to distract her from the fact that she's said she wanted to see the universe, not the world.]

[suoxi]

[ Inara nods and cants her head a little, the smile turning just a bit coy. ]

I am what's called a Companion. I wonder...if you have such things where you are from.

[flawedgoods]

[Oh, that smile. Paired with her words, Favrielle supposes she knows exactly what she means by it. Feeling a brief flare of hope, she nods.]

It is quite possible that we do. They would be called Servants of Naamah in Terre d'Ange.

[Favrielle speaks the words without judgment, but rather as if she is grasping for the potential familiar commonality. Then, she hesitates.]

Those of other countries often call it somewhat else.

[suoxi]

That can happen with some occupations.

[ Inara smiles again, still coy and flirty and amused. ]

I…provide company, conversation and comfort to those who might desire such a thing from me. [ among other things... ]

I am paid well for my services.

[flawedgoods]

I think I much prefer what you call it. Companion encompasses so much of that and more.

[She smiles back, one as genuine as it is a product of training.]

I might have been a Servant of Naamah, if not for an unfortunate slip in the bath, though I was trained. That much we have in common.

[She doesn't gesture to the scar on her lip, it is plain on her face. More notable perhaps is the fact that for the first time, Favrielle gives her lie without the trace of bitterness that usually accompanies it.]

[suoxi]

I've always been rather fond of the term. It...means so much more than just the physical aspect. [ though she enjoys that greatly. ]

Ah, I see. [ though honestly - looks aren't always so important. usually. ] Did you enjoy your training, then? We are trained in many things, besides the obvious - Companions are very well educated women.

[flawedgoods]

As far Servants of Naamah. Each house focuses on different things, though some skills are taught throughout. Not just conversation but flower arranging, song, instruments, and many things more. Bryony's adepts, for instance, are skilled with numbers and often serve as bookkeepers in addition to other things.

[Favrielle tilts her head.]

At Eglantine, they fostered our creativity and natural talents toward such ends, be it as a singer, dancer, tumbler, clothier, or anything else. There are a great many of us well taught in the lore and literature of other cultures as well.

[suoxi]

[ she leans forward to warm her hands a bit. it's still chilly, with the darkness. ]

It sounds very similar to how we were instructed. Multitudes of topics, but well versed in those we found most interesting. It would be dull for both parties, I'd think, to converse at length in something that one participant wasn't interested in.

[flawedgoods]

[Favrielle nods with understanding, and in bits and pieces explains to Inara more details of the Night Court as she explains the life and training of Companions.

While the origins of their services are similar in many ways, there are cultural differences that make it all the more fascinating to them both. The organization of houses in Terre d'Ange, the means with which a Companion chooses her patrons, and so forth.

Inara may not truly be D'Angeline, but she may as well be one in spirit for beauty, career, and regard for it.]

It's heartening to hear that such things are handled so well in places outside my home country.