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#1 Guest_IriaZenn_*

Posted 22 August 2007 - 06:37 AM

Chapter 41: A letter

Anni sat at her desk wearing her leather and fishnet clothing. Edwin had ruined the last robe of hers. So she had brought new robes, this time she got white with black outlining it. It was a change but she felt she needed something to distant herself from Edwin. Something that wouldn’t remind her of him every time she looked at her robes. She had been measured for them earlier this week, after she said good-bye to Edwin, and were waiting to be picked up.

She stared at the piece of parchment in front of her, she had been stalling for a whole week with this letter. She knew she needed to write something but all these emotions kept hitting her when she thought about who she was writing to. Who was she writing to? Why who else but Edwin’s beloved teacher. Okay, she could do this. It wasn’t like he would kill her.

She hoped.

She picked up her quill and started to write;

“Dear Master Dekaras,

I don’t know if you know me, but I am the leader of Edwin’s adventuring party. I am Anni. I write you this not to worry you or upset you but for you to please come get Edwin. I am sure by now you have hear of the “Nether Scroll” incident where Edwin turned himself into a woman.”
Anni sighed, if this Dekaras didn’t know someone might as well tell him, plus it would help to emphasis the reason why Edwin needed to go home and be taken care of. “Do not worry, he is male again and as red blooded as his cloak as he would say. He recently lost parts of his memory, he was poisoned by the goddess Talona, with a drow poison that affects the part of the memory that stores loved ones. He had forgotten you and his mother, but not his father. Earilier this week, he tried another Nethese spell, which was to bind my heart to his. He wanted me for his own but was cursed instead to fall in love with me.”

Dekaras didn’t need to know that she had loved Edwin. It was better if that was left secret. “Edwin now is obsessed with me. He is over protective, jealous and cannot function as a group member. I ask that you take him back to Thay and prevent further mishaps from happening to him. I was told the love spell will lessen with time and space. I have neither for him. I simply don’t want him around anymore.

Signed,
Anni of Candlekeep

P.S. Do not think of killing me. I carry Edwin’s son.”


There that was simple, non-offensive and straight to the point. She really hoped that- no she didn’t care. She decided. What her and Edwin had was over. She would never see him again after they went on that ship. Thinking about it made her sad. She didn’t want to go, she was sad to leave the city but would be happy to get her sister back. She stared at the letter and added:

“P.S.S. I really feel that this is all your fault. If it wasn’t for Edwin constant need to impress you somehow this would have never happened. I know you have never out right said, “Boy, you need to do something impressive.” or anything like that. But do you realize how much pressure he feels to do something that will impress you and his mother? All of this could have been avoided if you would just tell him you love him once and a while. That is if you do. Which I think you do. I don’t think you’re the type to play with people’s hearts. Even if that is Edwin’s style.”

She looked it over and smiled. There! Let that be a lesson to Edwin’s teacher. She thought for a moment and added:

“P.S.S.S. I saw Malek, Edwin’s and my son, in a vision. I must say he has a very prominent nose. Like someone from dear Edwin’s drawings. You know how good of an artist he is."

---


Anni posted the letter at the nearby Jansen Fax. They claimed they could find anyone in Toril. Other realms cost more, so here’s hoping that Edwin’s teacher was on Toril. Well, if he wasn’t it would just take a little longer for the letter to get there. They did promise they went to any realm in three days or less... And personally insured that a Jansen family member would deliver it. For some reason that was the cheapest delivery.

After posting the letter, Minsc accompanied her to the temple district, she wanted to go to the temple of Lathander and see if anything could be done.

“Boo does not see what’s wrong with little Anni. See how Boo and Minsc proudly wear their scars? That is how you should be! Ooh, look at all the people. Wave to the hamster, people! WAVE!” He held Boo out in front of him when they neared a large gathering of people. Some turned to stare at him while children laughed.

“Oh, Minsc. In here I think.” She pulled him into the temple not caring about the gathering of people. She had enough trouble. Inside the temple it was beautiful, there was a statue of the Morning Lord, his arms raised up holding a sphere of light. The windows were high and clear, facing east, allowing the day’s light to shine through. Everything was done in hues of the morning. She felt odd being here. She had been in the city for months but had gone to lengths to avoid the temples. She didn’t know if she fitted as a Lathanderian anymore. Her past life she had worshiped Ilmater along with her mother and sisters. So what did that make her now?

She remembered now that Revan had given up Arvandor to be with her three daughters, Anni, Imoen and Jessie. Though really Anni was the only one related to Revan by birth. She didn’t understand how Revan could be so loyal to Bhaal when he had cheated on her so many times. Of course moon elves weren’t know for their fidelity. She would have to ask Bhaal sometime. Her attention was drawn by a rather attractive woman who walked up to her.

The woman was a young human a little older than Anni’s age, she smiled shyly at Anni, but she recognized the way that the woman was looking at her. She smiled friendly in return, the same heat in her eyes. A distraction would be nice to get her mind off of Edwin. Plus if Edwin found out she was with another person, maybe it would make him angry enough that he would forget about her for a while. After all, he had thought she was cheating on him at one point, his reaction had been...well... it had been physical. But he had forgiven her apparently as he had made a deal with Talona to bring her back.

“Boo? Why is that woman looking at our witch like that? And why is our witch all red now?” Minsc’s voice boomed out in the quiet temple. It was true. With Minsc’s innocent yet loud question, she was now quite red.

“Greetings, I am Dawnlord Jezebel Locke. May I help you?” The woman smiled.

“I have... scars that I want removed.” The woman frowned.

“Poor child, may I see them?”

“I-ah- They are not fit for public viewing.”

“Why don’t we go somewhere more private?” Jezebel held out her hand and shyly Anni took it and let the woman draw her into one of the priestesses’ chambers. Minsc took the hint and stood guard outside the door. “Now isn’t this better? Just the two of us. No men.” She said seductively.

“Y-yes.” Anni was nervous. With that stupid mark of Edwin’s there was no telling of what the woman would think. “It’s been a while for me.” She said with a shy smile.

“Ah, do not be nervous. Let Jezebel take care of you.” The priestess helped Anni out of her clinging clothes and just stared at her. “Poor thing, was someone rough with you?” She tsked.

“No, I was-“ Anni stopped and smiled slightly. She didn’t need another person pitying her. “Don’t worry were they came from, okay? Is there a way to remove them?”

“Oh yes, I’ve done so before. Now just stay still while Auntie Jezebel takes care of this.” The woman turned her around and started with her back. “Oh, Bodhi it’s your handiwork?” She muttered.

“What did you say?” Anni started to turn around but she was stopped by the hands on her back.

“I said, ‘Oh lordy whose handiwork?’”

“Oh, okay.” Jezebel put her hands on the half elf’s back and they felt warm yet cool. They smoothed her skin like it was clay. Her scars disappeared under the cleric’s administrations. Turning around the woman worked on the scars on the front of Anni’s body and soon she was left feeling warm and fuzzy inside. When she was done, Jezebel smiled and put her arms around her.

“Now my payment.” She said before she kissed Anni. She pushed Anni down on the bed and disrobed before joining her. She noticed that Jezebel had marks on her neck and wrists but was quickly distracted. The two women kissed, their hands finding each other’s sensitive spots on their bodies. Anni fought for control and won, her long hair her covering her partner as she kissed and licked.

She always found it a thing of beauty for two women to be together. She always found herself taking control and pleasuring the woman. It felt more natural than being with... with anyone. Bodhi ruined that for her and she couldn’t give herself over to the act anymore, not completely. She felt different this time. Edwin was in her thoughts and she couldn’t get him out of there. It made everything feel wrong. And not the good wrong but the worst kind. It didn’t help every time she looked down at her own chest she could see that mark and it appeared like he was frowning, instead of smiling.

She rose from what she was doing and sat back on her heels. “I can’t do this. I’m sorry.” She finally said to her gasping partner.

“What? Why?” The woman’s hands roamed Anni’s body, trying to pull her back down.

“I just can’t. I’m sorry.” She got up and started to get dressed. She couldn’t help noticing that there were little brown hairs on her pants. Looking around she saw Boo by the door, watching her. -Great. A peeping hamster. What’s next?- She was going to have to speak to Minsc about Boo.

“Well this is disappointing. Mistress Bodhi told me that you were good, but she always had to have Jon cast dominate on you first.” Anni’s heart forget to beat while the words sunk in. “Oh well, I’ll just take you to her now.” Suddenly the world was spinning and the floor rushed at her, she lost the breath in her lungs and could see a little hamster crawling under the door, a tan hand picking it up. -Nevermind about telling Boo he was bad.- Was her last thought as the door slammed open and unfortunately into her head.


---

“My child, why is it, you always invite trouble?” Bhaal asked her as she appeared in the darkness. Light started to filter in and she saw a humble home. Her father was sitting at the dining table with a little boy sitting across from him, coloring. She recognized the boy as her son Malek, who stopped coloring to run over to her.

“Hi Mommy!” He hugged her. “Everything will be fine, Uncle Minsc is taking care of you.” He said smiling as he pulled her over to the table. He sat back down and showed her his drawing. For a ten year old it was remarkably good. She could recognize Edwin, Malek and herself, oh and Sarevok but she didn’t know the others. There was a little girl with black hair, an older woman in red robes who looked like she was having an argument with a woman in red and violet, a man all in black who was having a staring contest with a man all in white, who she finally realized was Bhaal. Standing next to Sarevok was a man, no, a boy that looked just like him, except with hair.

“Who’s the little girl?”

“That’s my sister Talia, Mommy. She isn’t ready yet.”

“Malek about that, I don’t know if you’ll have any siblings for a while. Me and Daddy...” How could she explain this?

“Don’t worry Mommy, everything will work out fine. See even Grandma Revan will be there.” He pointed to the woman in red and violet.

“Don’t tell her how Malek. It’s a secret.” Bhaal said as he smiled. She looked at her father and raised an eyebrow.

“Do tell.”

“I’ve been sworn to silence by the lord of lords.” Bhaal’s smile widened. Seeing that her father had no intention of telling her anything she turned back to her son.

“Tell me who all the others are.”

“That’s Dekkie,” He pointed to the man in all black, “He’s having a staring contest with Grandpa,” He then whispered to her, “Grandpa always loses,” He pointed to the woman in the red robes, “That’s Grandma Elvie, she’s talking to Grandma Revan, who’s trying to calm her down because she’s always getting mad at Daddy and Dekkie. Oh and I can’t tell you yet who’s standing next to Uncle Sarrey.” She smiled and kissed the top of his head.

“You’re so good Malek. I’m going to be real proud of you.”

“I know Mommy. Daddy’s got a surprise for you.”

“Oh really?”

“Yeah! It’s the kind that Grandpa and me can’t watch. Don’t worry about it.” He smiled and pushed her out the door, much to her protests. When she went through the door she was back in the void.

Next: Edwin's surprise!

#2 Laufey

Posted 22 August 2007 - 10:33 PM

She stared at the piece of parchment in front of her, she had been stalling for a whole week with this letter. She knew she needed to write something but all these emotions kept hitting her when she thought about who she was writing to. Who was she writing to? Why who else but Edwin’s beloved teacher. Okay, she could do this. It wasn’t like he would kill her.


Tiime to make your Diplomacy check! :oops:

Dekaras didn’t need to know that she had loved Edwin. It was better if that was left secret. “Edwin now is obsessed with me. He is over protective, jealous and cannot function as a group member. I ask that you take him back to Thay and prevent further mishaps from happening to him. I was told the love spell will lessen with time and space. I have neither for him. I simply don’t want him around anymore.


Well, she started out well enough...

Signed,
Anni of Candlekeep


P.S. Do not think of killing me. I carry Edwin’s son.”


Vadrak Dekaras: I would *not* kill somebody simply for turning him down! Well, at least not unless she had deliberately hurt him.


“P.S.S. I really feel that this is all your fault. If it wasn’t for Edwin constant need to impress you somehow this would have never happened. I know you have never out right said, “Boy, you need to do something impressive.” or anything like that. But do you realize how much pressure he feels to do something that will impress you and his mother? All of this could have been avoided if you would just tell him you love him once and a while. That is if you do. Which I think you do. I don’t think you’re the type to play with people’s hearts. Even if that is Edwin’s style.”


Oooooh dear.

Vadrak Dekaras: Well, clearly somebody is a mindreader of no mean skill, given that she seems to think she knows all about my personal life despite never having met me.

“P.S.S.S. I saw Malek, Edwin’s and my son, in a vision. I must say he has a very prominent nose. Like someone from dear Edwin’s drawings. You know how good of an artist he is."


Vadrak Dekaras: He certainly is. As for noses, may I be so bold as to suggest having a care where you place yours.


Anni posted the letter at the nearby Jansen Fax. They claimed they could find anyone in Toril. Other realms cost more, so here’s hoping that Edwin’s teacher was on Toril. Well, if he wasn’t it would just take a little longer for the letter to get there. They did promise they went to any realm in three days or less... And personally insured that a Jansen family member would deliver it. For some reason that was the cheapest delivery.


Oh, that will *really* make him thrilled. :D


“Well this is disappointing. Mistress Bodhi told me that you were good, but she always had to have Jon cast dominate on you first.” Anni’s heart forget to beat while the words sunk in. “Oh well, I’ll just take you to her now.” Suddenly the world was spinning and the floor rushed at her, she lost the breath in her lungs and could see a little hamster crawling under the door, a tan hand picking it up. -Nevermind about telling Boo he was bad.- Was her last thought as the door slammed open and unfortunately into her head.


:roll:


“Hi Mommy!” He hugged her. “Everything will be fine, Uncle Minsc is taking care of you.” He said smiling as he pulled her over to the table. He sat back down and showed her his drawing. For a ten year old it was remarkably good. She could recognize Edwin, Malek and herself, oh and Sarevok but she didn’t know the others. There was a little girl with black hair, an older woman in red robes who looked like she was having an argument with a woman in red and violet, a man all in black who was having a staring contest with a man all in white, who she finally realized was Bhaal. Standing next to Sarevok was a man, no, a boy that looked just like him, except with hair.


Awwwww, cuuuuute! :)


“That’s Dekkie,” He pointed to the man in all black, “He’s having a staring contest with Grandpa,” He then whispered to her, “Grandpa always loses,” He pointed to the woman in the red robes, “That’s Grandma Elvie, she’s talking to Grandma Revan, who’s trying to calm her down because she’s always getting mad at Daddy and Dekkie. Oh and I can’t tell you yet who’s standing next to Uncle Sarrey.” She smiled and kissed the top of his head.


*big grin*

Very sweet. And Dekkie winning staring contests against Bhaal? He'll be smug about that one.
Rogues do it from behind.

#3 Guest_IriaZenn_*

Posted 22 August 2007 - 10:39 PM


She stared at the piece of parchment in front of her, she had been stalling for a whole week with this letter. She knew she needed to write something but all these emotions kept hitting her when she thought about who she was writing to. Who was she writing to? Why who else but Edwin’s beloved teacher. Okay, she could do this. It wasn’t like he would kill her.


Tiime to make your Diplomacy check! :oops:

Good luck with that!


Dekaras didn’t need to know that she had loved Edwin. It was better if that was left secret. “Edwin now is obsessed with me. He is over protective, jealous and cannot function as a group member. I ask that you take him back to Thay and prevent further mishaps from happening to him. I was told the love spell will lessen with time and space. I have neither for him. I simply don’t want him around anymore.


Well, she started out well enough...

She always starts out well.


Signed,
Anni of Candlekeep



P.S. Do not think of killing me. I carry Edwin’s son.”


Vadrak Dekaras: I would *not* kill somebody simply for turning him down! Well, at least not unless she had deliberately hurt him.


Anni: No you just scare them away!


“P.S.S. I really feel that this is all your fault. If it wasn’t for Edwin constant need to impress you somehow this would have never happened. I know you have never out right said, “Boy, you need to do something impressive.” or anything like that. But do you realize how much pressure he feels to do something that will impress you and his mother? All of this could have been avoided if you would just tell him you love him once and a while. That is if you do. Which I think you do. I don’t think you’re the type to play with people’s hearts. Even if that is Edwin’s style.”


Oooooh dear.

She's a little angry

Vadrak Dekaras: Well, clearly somebody is a mindreader of no mean skill, given that she seems to think she knows all about my personal life despite never having met me.

Anni: I think I know you well enough since I have dear Edwin's memories.


“P.S.S.S. I saw Malek, Edwin’s and my son, in a vision. I must say he has a very prominent nose. Like someone from dear Edwin’s drawings. You know how good of an artist he is."


Vadrak Dekaras: He certainly is. As for noses, may I be so bold as to suggest having a care where you place yours.


Anni: HA! I'd like to see you try!


Anni posted the letter at the nearby Jansen Fax. They claimed they could find anyone in Toril. Other realms cost more, so here’s hoping that Edwin’s teacher was on Toril. Well, if he wasn’t it would just take a little longer for the letter to get there. They did promise they went to any realm in three days or less... And personally insured that a Jansen family member would deliver it. For some reason that was the cheapest delivery.


Oh, that will *really* make him thrilled. ;)


Won't it?


“Well this is disappointing. Mistress Bodhi told me that you were good, but she always had to have Jon cast dominate on you first.” Anni’s heart forget to beat while the words sunk in. “Oh well, I’ll just take you to her now.” Suddenly the world was spinning and the floor rushed at her, she lost the breath in her lungs and could see a little hamster crawling under the door, a tan hand picking it up. -Nevermind about telling Boo he was bad.- Was her last thought as the door slammed open and unfortunately into her head.


:roll:


Yes, Bodhi has connections every where.


“Hi Mommy!” He hugged her. “Everything will be fine, Uncle Minsc is taking care of you.” He said smiling as he pulled her over to the table. He sat back down and showed her his drawing. For a ten year old it was remarkably good. She could recognize Edwin, Malek and herself, oh and Sarevok but she didn’t know the others. There was a little girl with black hair, an older woman in red robes who looked like she was having an argument with a woman in red and violet, a man all in black who was having a staring contest with a man all in white, who she finally realized was Bhaal. Standing next to Sarevok was a man, no, a boy that looked just like him, except with hair.


Awwwww, cuuuuute! :D


I realized too late that I forgot Imoen, Yuri, Jessie and Boba, so this is just the family that lives with each other.


“That’s Dekkie,” He pointed to the man in all black, “He’s having a staring contest with Grandpa,” He then whispered to her, “Grandpa always loses,” He pointed to the woman in the red robes, “That’s Grandma Elvie, she’s talking to Grandma Revan, who’s trying to calm her down because she’s always getting mad at Daddy and Dekkie. Oh and I can’t tell you yet who’s standing next to Uncle Sarrey.” She smiled and kissed the top of his head.


*big grin*


Very sweet. And Dekkie winning staring contests against Bhaal? He'll be smug about that one.


Oh yes, I'm sure he will be. :)

#4 Guest_Silver_*

Posted 24 August 2007 - 09:07 PM

I liked it, as always. :oops: I liked the letter... and now I'm wondering what Dekkie's reaction would be to that. Minsc made me laugh. You've got to love Minsc and Boo, they are quite a pair.

More soon, please! :roll:




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