Dayton and the long-lost daughter

Maybe you have noticed that Treve has a new apprentice-physician lately. This is Alista, Gena’s daughter and here is the story of her coming back home.

Alista is a survivor. Abducted a long time ago, she has been through very tough times, but she is alive! During all this time, Gena had never stopped to look for her and her sister. Unfortunately, more than two years had passed and she had still not a clue about their fate. She was close to believe she would never hold any of them in her arms again, but it was without counting with Dayton…

On a quiet Sunday, Dayton rushed into the infirmary, extremely excited and confused, looking for Gena and trying to explain her he had seen HER as he was picking herbs near the woods of Sais! It was not her of course, but it is how he put it! Indeed, the forest girl he had stumbled upon was looking so much like his friend that he had stared at her in utter shock and called her Gena! Maybe it saved one of them from hurting the other, because the name drew to the girl’s face an expression of even bigger shock and she vanished into the woods while Dayton was still frozen in surprise.

Back to Treve, Dayton offered to go there again and take the girl back to the city, should he have to collar her for a short time to reach this goal. Gena knew that Sais area was most dangerous for a Trevan and feebly protested, but did not have the heart to stop him.

**So here is Dayton, heading to Sais woods, showing much more self-confidence than he really feels deep down…**

Alista Mynx would look up seeing the man coming over the crest of the hill she'd lower down taking her spear from her back mumbling under her breath
Dayton Nymphea wanders around the woods looking for the girl he'd seen the other day. She was smart enough to have moved her camp from where he'd stumbled upon it so he had no idea where he was going to find her again. He just hoped she hadn't moved to another region. He trudges up the hill and turns around to see if he can get a better view from up higher but the trees block his view in every direction anyways
Alista Mynx would snicker as she watches looking over the log at the male who seemed lost while she wondered why he came back, and how he knew her mothers name. The only thing she could think of was he was with the men that killed her parents and separated her from her sister.
Dayton Nymphea throws his hands up in the air already frustrated at being unable to find the girl he'd just stumbled upon before. Why was it always so much easier to find something when you weren't looking for it? "This is impossible! I'm gonna get myself lost!" He says to himself and the woods that seemed to be making fun of him. Grumbling he turns back around and trudges past the log feeling half defeated.
Alista Mynx would move closer now that his back is to her she'd sneak close enough till she can move the spear to his side angled up to his ribs, a clear shot to plunge into his heart "Male, why have you returned? And how do you know my mother's name?"
Dayton Nymphea jumps as he feels a spear tip jabbed to his ribs. "Ow! Hey!" He says grumpily before he actually realized what was happening. "Y...You! I've been looking for you! I'm a friend of your mother's Lady Gena. I promised her I'd come find you." he says trying to ease away from the spear tip that never left his side no matter how much he tried to move away from it.
Alista Mynx: "I've heard men say that before...." she says poking him with the blade again
Dayton Nymphea jumps back a little as she jabs him. "OW!! Would you quit it with that thing!? Do you even know what you're doing?" He says as the spear tip follows him. "I can prove it! Just take that bloody thing out of my ribs!"
Alista Mynx would spit "for all I know you've come to take me back to 'him' or you're a black caste sent to kill me."
Dayton Nymphea laughs and shakes his head. "Would a black caste be taken by surprise by a girl in the woods with a stick? And who's him!?" He says trying to get the damn point out of his ribs and stumbles into a tree.
Alista Mynx would move the spear to the back of his neck "that doesn't concern you."
Dayton Nymphea grumbles as he feels the sharp tip to the skin of his neck now. Reaching under his arm he rubs his ribs where the point had been pushing in. He was already tired and grumpy from lack of sleep, he had a tiny bit of a hangover from the wine he was pressured to drink and now this girl was really irritating him. "You're lucky I respect your mother so much. If I didn't I'd have you collared for this! Would you put that thing down so we can talk like people?"
Alista Mynx would glare at him "I won't go not a collar... and you're in a sorry spot to be making threats male."
Dayton Nymphea huffs and shakes his fists towards the ground. He may have been a physician but he'd been taught well by his older brother in the ways of fighting and he'd been in enough scuffles of his own growing up. He'd already risked his life just coming to Sais in the first place so taking another chance was nothing different. He ducks and wheels around underneath the spear shaft and dashes at the girl's waist trying to wrap her up and tackle her to the ground
Alista Mynx seeing his movement she'd blink once stepping back as he moves bringing up the lower point of her spear thankful she had put a blade at both ends her face would also turn red as the moment would spark a bit of adrenaline and she'd slowly step back having long lost the ability to kill anything other than an animal
Dayton Nymphea straightens back up being face to face again with a blade. "You could have killed me..." He says quietly as he backs up a step. "I see you're every bit as compassionate as your mother." He reaches his fingers into the neck of his tunic and pulls the necklace she gave him as proof out from under the clothing letting it the emerald medallion fall on his chest. It looked horrible out of place and far too small being a woman's necklace on a man, but he didn't care. He'd given his word to bring the girl back safely and he had every intention of doing so
Alista Mynx would see the pendant and recognize it then bite her lip lifting the spear and thrusting it forward stopping inches from his breast "My mother is long gone. As is my Father. don't taunt me with such....." she says turning on her heel running headlong into the forest
Alista Mynx would see the male again following her and lift the spear like a javelin though still sitting on the hill tears welling in her eyes but her voice as stern and confident as before "You test fate and your life Male."
Dayton Nymphea follows the path of broken branches and the odd footprint to where the girl sat sobbing. He wasn't a tracker by any means, but the girl was obviously distraught as she charged through the woods leaving such a scrambled trail. "Looking up at her, he frowns as she threatens him once again. "Maybe.." He says as he walks up to her regardless.
Alista Mynx's free hand would go to one of the knives near her waist pulling it out holding the silvery blade towards him in one hand and her spear in the other she'd stand up stepping back
Alista Mynx: "GO!, LEAVE ME ALONE!"
Alista Mynx: "MY MOTHER, FATHER, AND SISTER WERE ALL KILLED... LEAVE ME ALONE!"
Dayton Nymphea shakes his head and steps closer to her again. "I can't. I gave my word to your mother I would bring you to her. Kill me if you must but I won't go back on my word." He sighs softly seeing how hurt the girl was. After a short moment of looking at her, tears streaming down her cheeks "You're very pretty.. very much like her. I think you're a little bigger umm..." He cups his hands over his chest. "And a little taller... You're right about your father... he was killed. Your mother was very badly hurt but she survived.. She's been looking for you and your sister ever since."
Alista Mynx would throw the dagger just barely before his foot and swipe with her spear her eyes shut tight
Dayton Nymphea looks down to the dagger at his feet and steps around it, taking another few more steps towards her, his arms held out to the sides and in front of him offering an embrace. He felt truly bad for the girl and had no idea what else to say to her to show he was telling the truth and felt perhaps he could show it with tenderness
Alista Mynx would swipe wildly towards him while still backing away forgetting she was atop a hill and could slip and fall down the hill dashing her head against a rock her spear being cast aside as she falls, as well a few of her knives work themselves from their sheaths from the downward momentum
Dayton Nymphea: "Girl!" he shouts as he runs down the hill after her and stoops down beside her. "Are you alright?" He asks looking her over not wanting to move her just yet. It looked like a rather nasty fall and he head her head thunk off the rock.
Alista Mynx wouldn't move but the rise and fall of her chest told she was alive. Her spear and daggers lay about her and looking slightly south would show her campsite where a pack was placed as well
Dayton Nymphea leans over her and watches her chest rise and fall making sure her breathing wasn't erratic. Then reaching his fingers to her neck he checks her pulse to make sure it was steady. Still a little concerned he slips his fingers gently under her neck and feels around to make sure she hadn't broken it. "Thank the priest kings for that..." He says relieved. He opens her eyelids and checks her eyes just to make sure she hadn't concussed herself. "What would lady Gena say if I brought her daughter back a cripple?"
Dayton Nymphea looks around her body to all the knives and things around her. Muttering to himself he gathers them up and puts them in their sheaths. If she was a normal panther he would have just left them there but he felt maybe they might have some significant importance to her. Deciding this was probably the best time to keep her from getting violent again he starts to take off her sheathes and weapons. As he continued pulling weapons off her body he shook his head. She was like a walking arsenal. Knives, pins, her spear...
Dayton Nymphea looks up and sees her camp nearby. Walking over he looks the small tent over and her little belongings. He figured the most important things were in here pack so he scooped it up and puts the sheathed weapons inside. Grumbling as he lifts the heavy pack onto his shoulders, it didn't help that the straps were too small being a pack made for a girl. "Just can't ever be easy can it?" He mumbles to himself as he trudges back to the girl
Dayton Nymphea scoops her up onto his shoulders, carrying her like a hunted deer as she lays across the pack. He picks up her spear to use as a walking stick as he carries her off toward the docks
Dayton Nymphea sets her down on the deck as he huffs out of breath from carrying her so far. Glad to be rid of the weight he tosses some coins to the captain to pay passage for both of them home

**They arrive in Minus**

Dayton Nymphea tosses the girl's pack onto his back and then scoops her up onto his shoulder again. Propping himself up with her spear he carries the unconscious load to the Tarn
Caden Blackrain: Hood it!
Caden Blackrain winked
Dayton Nymphea turns and smiles up at Caden behind him. "Oh yes of course! Thank you sir I nearly forgot." He says taking a hood from the basket and slipping it over the unconscious girl's head. He didn't find it too necessary since she was passed out but she could have just been pretending
Dayton Nymphea heaves her into the basket, being careful that her neck doesn't wobble too much. He tosses her spear and pack into the basket before climbing in himself to take the reins
Dayton Nymphea pulls her hood off and tosses it back into the basket. He didn't want to hinder her breathing as she was unconscious. Lifting back on the heavy loads he carries her through the gate and towards the infirmary
Dayton Nymphea returns to her side and looks her over again. It was uncanny how much she looked like her mother. Leaning over he brushes the hair from her face and looks at her as she sleeps. Her face was a little dirty but still every bit a lady. He runs his fingers to her neck and checks her pulse again to make sure she hadn't gotten any worse during the trip.
Alista Mynx would stir in her sleep her legs giving a slight kick and her brow furrowing as he touched her as if even in her sleep she protested
Dayton Nymphea watches her chest rise and fall slowly as he counts off the beats of her heart. She wasn't showing any signs of head trauma but it alarmed him how long she had stayed asleep. She must have been completely drained. Life in the forest must have been hard enough, but with the added strain of emotion she suffered today he wasn't all that surprised. Taking a few steps back he leans against the wall watching over her as she sleeps. She was pretty enough that he didn't find this to be too terribly much of a chore
Alista Mynx would open her eyes taking in the sight of the sheets on the bed as well seeing the wall and stone work then the man, she'd stumble back and produce a hissing sound reaching for her spear though not finding it
Dayton Nymphea extends his hands as he walks into the path between her and her weapons, even though they were on the other side of the room and out of sight he didn't want to take the chance. "Calm down, you're just in the infirmary. Nobody's going to hurt you."
Alista Mynx: "Why did you bring me here?" she'd ask coldly lowering her hands her eyes would look about the room as if searching for a way out "What is this place?"
Dayton Nymphea takes a step forward letting his hands down slowly as she eased up. "It's the Treve infirmary. The infirmary where your mother works. I work here as well under lady Betony... You know what an infirmary is right?" He wasn't sure at which age she'd been taken from her mother or how long she'd been living in the woods. "I brought you here because I promised your mother I would."
Alista Mynx: "My mother was killed.... as my father..... and more than likely my sister didn't make it either...."
Alista Mynx looking away from him her shoulders would slump some and she'd look around it had been almost two years... and she couldn't remember much of this place she was in now
Dayton Nymphea shakes his head. "Your mother was badly injured.... nearly dead when they found her. But she's alive.. she's a very good friend of mine. I'm sorry to say your father..... didn't make it and I'm still not sure about your sister. She's been looking for you all this time. I've even escorted her on voyages when she'd heard rumors that you were alive, but we arrived too late or... "
Dayton Nymphea shrugs not knowing how to continue or whether she believed him
Alista Mynx: "Well then, Where is she? If she's alive you'll have no issue showing her to me."
Dayton Nymphea nods. "She's here, she's just out of the city right now with her protector. I don't think she was expecting me back so soon.... I was fortunate that you ended up finding me so quickly..." He smiles. "Umm... in the mean time... uh." He bites his lower lip feeling a little embarrassed. "Are you hungry?"
Alista Mynx would simply shake her head "No I'm not.... though if I am to be stuck in this city either get me a collar or a dress.... I can't walk around like this out of a collar."
Dayton Nymphea looks around and shrugs. "I don't have a dress... being a man I suppose I'm a little useless that way... I have a collar." he says touching the loop of steel on his belt. "But... you're my friend's daughter. I wouldn't want the people of the city getting the image of you as a slave..."
Alista Mynx would begin to look at herself noticing her leather arm guard was in place though all her weapons had been removed and glanced about her person so more "Wouldn't be anything new." she'd mumble under her breath before reaching up drawing her hair back and pulling her hair up "Surly as a green you have some coins to afford a dress, even a simple one?"
Dayton Nymphea nods. 'Yes of course...The dressmaker is in the village down below. We'd have to walk through the city to the tarn and down to the village... If you're ok dressed like that until then... "
Dayton Nymphea chews on his lip trying to think over how to say it without offending her too badly. "And umm... perhaps.. a trip to the city baths? I'm sure it would relax some of the tension you're feeling...." he said not wanting to tell her that she was a little dirty.
Alista Mynx sighs "you don't get it.... I am a panther..... the moment a scarlet of yours spots me I'll have a collar snapped around my neck if either A: There isn't one there already, or B: I'm not in a dress. Being dirty and stinky isn't an issue.... I can pass myself as a She-urt for a while.
Dayton Nymphea grumbles and walks over to her, taking the loop of steel from his belt and handing it to her. He didn't want her to suffer the indignity of him putting it on. "Don't bother locking it, it's just til we get to the dress shop and baths. I think ti would be best for your mother to first see you cleaned up and as a lady."
Dayton Nymphea: "Appealing as you are to a man's eyes I think it would be a little too much of a shock for her."
Alista Mynx: "you're the first man I've met since I was of age to actually think with the head on his shoulders." she'd say moving the collar to her neck snapping it in place "Though if my mother who you say is apparently alive, knew the things I've done to survive... it's enough to give anyone a heart attack." she says as there's a slight click of the collar as it closes and she lowers her hair over top of it to hide that the six pins are up
Dayton Nymphea smiles to her. "Well if you weren't the daughter of my friend I probably would be thinking a bit differently. You know how to sit properly if one of the men approaches?"
Alista Mynx would turn her wrist over looking at her arm guard.... can't keep this either if I'm to appear as a slave." she'd say her nose twitching as she says it and unbinding the leather straps handing it over then bending down to unhook the leather strap that held a piece of paper "That's important don't lose it."
Alista Mynx sighs "Of course.... Though I'll be taking the appearance of a white."
Dayton Nymphea nods to her as he takes the paper and sticks it into his pocket. He tosses the other items onto the bed quite sure they'd be safe until they returned. "Well to the baths or the dress shop first?"
Alista Mynx: "Bathes, dress, scribe. in that order.... I need Manuscript papers."
Dayton Nymphea nods. "Alright then, shall we?"
Alista Mynx walking into the bathes somewhat relieved she didn't have to drop to tower she reaches up and begins unbuttoning the leather straps on her outfit
Dayton Nymphea walks back out the door as she begins to undress without warning. "I'll wait out here umm.... I'm sorry I don't believe we've properly met yet."
Alista Mynx: "This gives ample time for you to get a dress for me...." she'd say turning back towards the door "I should be done by the time you are back, and I am Alista."
Dayton Nymphea puts his hands on his hips. "Do you know your size? I know nothing about dresses Lady Alista... I'm Dayton by the way."
Alista Mynx: "you know my height and wait and you carried me so you should know my waist size.... just get something simple and I'll tailor it a bit myself."
Alista Mynx would walk away from the door towards the bath slipping into the water
Dayton Nymphea nods even though she can't see him. "Alright I'll do my best."

**Trip to Minus for a dress and back**

Alista Mynx would step from the bath completely clean of any dirt or smell she'd look back at the water that was now a tint of brown and frowns before wrapping herself in a towel
Dayton Nymphea gives a knock at the door to let her know he's returned. He opens the door a bit staying behind it as he slides the box into the room. "I hope you like it. I think it should fit..." he certainly hoped it did from how much it cost him, Nearly a months wages. "It's white.... since I didn't know which caste you were to belong to..." He adds as he closes the door again then leans against the wall as he waits for her to finish
Alista Mynx would take the box opening it looking at it surprised, "Thank you, a daughter learns her mother's caste though.... it's almost a requirement...." she says before putting the dress on
Dayton Nymphea nods and curses himself for not realizing that sooner. "Well I suppose if you ever get companioned you'll have something to wear."
Alista Mynx would pull a pair of boots on as well and stick two hair pins into her hair before leaving the room handing him back the collar "There we go. Next stop, is the scribe office, for manuscript papers."
Dayton Nymphea looks her up and down staring dumbfounded for a moment as he takes the collar form her, "You look.... very much like a lady now Alista...." He says finally
Alista Mynx: "That's because there was a time when I was. before I was taken from home." she'd say though it was evident from her voice she still didn't trust him completely
Dayton Nymphea smiles at her softly, taking the edge in her voice a little personally. "Well shall we head to the scribes office?"
Alista Mynx would nod "Yes lets get going then.... best make things official
Tarlyn Dagger paused coming to the doorway of the library, hands full of papers as she stops short. Eyes lift to trace over the two figures, one familiar, one not. "Tal Dayton.... Lady..." continuing past to her desk to deposit the stack before lifting her gaze again "It's good to see you...."
Alista Mynx would smile to the woman "Tal miss, I am Alista."
Dayton Nymphea smiles warmly. Taking a couple steps forward he was about to offer to help her carry the load of papers to her desk but she whished by so fast he just stopped in his tracks. "It's good to see you again too Lady Tarlyn"
Tarlyn Dagger chuckles warmly, a soft nod in thanks for the attempt, eyes tracing over to the woman, "Well met... I'm Tarlyn." another soft nod of welcome before her eyes slide back to Dayton. Though admittedly she didn't know everyone here, there were few she didn't, so the woman's presence was a bit of a mystery. "What can I do to help you, Dayton?" Guessing somewhat that they hadn't stopped by for general chit-chat and the like.
Alista Mynx would step forward taking the chance "Do you know a physician by the name of Gena?"
Dayton Nymphea opens his mouth to speak and closes it again as Alista jumps in. He smiled softly and kept quiet while the ladies conversed
Tarlyn Dagger tilts her head as she looks for Dayton's response, but hearing Alista, nods gently "Yes, indeed - quite a kind lady. I rather like her." Violet gaze casts over her again, a soft smile forming at the corner of her lips.
Dayton Nymphea looks down to the floor and smiles to himself. Perhaps now she would believe him when he told her that he knew her mother.
Alista Mynx 's face would go from surprise to an exstatic joy "She's ALIVE!?" she'd ask moving close to her away from dayton practically leaping with each step from sheer joy
Tarlyn Dagger: chuckles softly, understanding far too well the joy of knowing family still exists "Well, yes, unless something happened in the last day or so...." laughing softly, eyes sparkling a bit as she watched the woman near launch herself forward.
Dayton Nymphea takes a couple steps forward but stays silent. Women were far better at these emotional things than men were.
Alista Mynx would exhale a breath calming herself down "alright.... that's- that's good to know.... I am Alista, Gena's daughter... I was taken when she was attacked as was my sister, and my father had been killed.... as you can probably guess I've been threw quite a hellish ordeal.... though... It can all end.... I just need Manuscript paper....." she would say before biting her lower lip
Dayton Nymphea watches the ladies as he walks over to the chair and flops down in it. Finally he'd almost completed the promise he'd made to Gena to bring her daughter home.
Tarlyn Dagger smiles softly, a soft nod "I'm sure she'll be ecstatic to see you... " Looking past to Dayton a moment, head tilted the other direction "Have you had a chance to find her yet today? I'm sure she'd be overjoyed to see you.... " Gaze sliding back to Alista for the second question, "I'm sorry to hear of your losses... " Catching the movement from the entrance, a warm smile lights her face seeing sara, a soft motion for her to come to her side and a murmured "Tal sara dear..." before lifting her gaze back to Alista.
sara (saranya.viatruso) peeks into the room and then slips in quietly, standing a bit back from the group. She stretches up on her toes and smiles warmly, "greetings, Master." She nods a little to Dayton and then brightens at Tarlyn's greetings, "greetings Mistresses."
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) smiles, peeking in and seeing the person she was looking for. Murmuring a quiet "Tal", she pauses at the door, waiting to see if she's interrupting anything.
Alista Mynx would glance back seeing the slave girl and the woman in the blue robes "Tal free." she'd say smiling to the woman in blue then looking to the slave in pink "Tal girl." she would say before taking a step back an old habit to not turn her back on anyone before looking to Lady Tarlyn "So do you think you could write them?"
sara (saranya.viatruso) steps aside and out of the woman's way so that she can enter the room, murmuring softly, "greetings Mistress."
Dayton Nymphea smiles to Sara as she slips in and gives her a small wave with a couple fingers. Then hearing Jessie 's soft voice her turns to her and offers the same greeting.
Tarlyn Dagger smiles and waves a bit to Jessie, a softly-called "Tal Jessie..." before glancing back to Alista... "Who was the previous... owner?"
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) smiles, nodding to Alista and Dayton, taking another step in and waiting quietly, seeing the Lady Tarlyn busy. In no rush, she pulls out the census form she filled out on a resident, chuckling softly and going over it with a tilt of her head.
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) smiles and murmurs a quiet "Tal" to Tarlyn as well as she hears the other woman's greeting. Slim fingers reach up to push her glasses up higher on to the bridge of her nose as they threaten to fall off.
sara (saranya.viatruso) stretches up and glances back to Jessie - seeing the pages in her hand she tilts her head slightly, flashing a crooked grin as she 's thinking it could be the form of the "something-8" aged Jarl who'd been there a few nights before.
sara (saranya.viatruso) glances over the desk looking for any signs of drinks or snacks. She furrows her brow slightly and stretches up again with an expectant look as she tries to catch Tarlyn's eye.
Dayton Nymphea smiles down to Sara as he makes himself comfortable in the chair. Reaching over he strokes his fingers down her rich black hair. After the wek he'd had these few moments of relaxation were simply divine.
Alista Mynx: "I am considered Abandoned by Ubar Derwood.... of Teveh..... though according to merchant law since Dayton captured me, I belong to him...." she says looking to him nervously biting her lip again
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) blinks, looking from one to the other and then offering Tarlyn a quiet nod, she tilts her head to the door, making the silent gesture for whether to stay or go.
Dayton Nymphea nods slowly as he melts into the chair, his words almost uncaring of the fact as he tried to let go of everything. "That's right, I guess technically you wore my collar last."
sara (saranya.viatruso) leans into Dayton's touch and relaxes. After a morning of the usual chores the slight warm smell of veminium flowers still clung to her skin and her hair. She presses her lips together and settles back again glancing to Jessie in the doorway. She flickers a glance between the two women and then fixes her gaze on the papers in Jessie's hand, having forgotten the snacks and her curiosity over enslavement law momentarily.
Tarlyn Dagger listens quietly, a soft nod of her head... Looking over to Jessie, a slight lift of her shoulder, it was up to her either way, Dayton's words draw her gaze to him, a finely arched eyebrow lifts as her nose wrinkles gently. "Alright then, and how long was she in your collar Dayton?" Having already noticed of course that the collar was long since gone, no trace seeming to appear about Alista's neck. Brows furrow a moment in thought , then seeing sara, she softly inquires 'Sara, would you bring us some drinks, and some light snacks please... I'd appreciate it."
Dayton Nymphea gives Sara's hair one last pet as he straightens up, now being addressed. "Oh umm... I dunno how long would you say Alista? Perhaps an Ahn?"
sara (saranya.viatruso) was still looking to the papers in Jessie's hand as she would have gladly taken them to pass to Tarlyn, but turning her head first and then her gaze she smiles up at Tarlyn, murmuring softly, "yes, Mistress, what would you like - juice? milk?" She shifts forward, poised to rise to her feet.
Alista Mynx would look towards dayton, "Aside from that... those papers I handed you would be useful to her.... some...."
Dayton Nymphea looks to Alista confused for a moment. "Oh.. right." He says reaching into his pocket and pulling out the folded paper. He hadn't actually looked at it yet and had no idea what was on it. He unfolds it and lays it on the desk for Tarlyn to take
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) bites back the soft chuckle, not moving a hort as she pretends to be absorbed utterly in the papers at hand, re-reading the same lines over and again, her curiosity famous to any that knew her and deciding that if they wished privacy, someone would say so. Instead, she sees the woman is standing on her own, and lacking his collar, so she finds a seat nearby and settles quietly, patient as always. Besides, those that knew her also knew she was as quiet as a church mouse and not known for spreading gossip.
Tarlyn Dagger's expression hadn't changed much, but as she took the page from her desk, she replied to sara "Juice is fine... I should be good and not have black wine today.... perhaps some cheese or whatnot to go with .. whatever else there is." A hand lifts to wave about a bit, already pulled deep into thought looking over the page before her, though she does look up briefly enough to cast a bright smile of thanks to sara before a line catches her eyes and she's pulled back into the form. "Just make sure you bring enough for all, of course..." her voice trailing to a murmur as she reads.
sara (saranya.viatruso) nods to Tarlyn and then reaches up, her hand brushing lightly against Dayton's arm, "Master, a drink?" She offers very quietly, trying to interrupt them as little as possible. She looks to the woman standing near Tarlyn, waiting expectantly for an expression of preference from her as well.
Dayton Nymphea looks over to Sara with a gentle smile. "Just water is fine for me girl." He says quitely so as not to interrupt Tarlyn when she was reading
sara (saranya.viatruso) nods to Dayton and murmurs to him softly as she rises and crosses the floor to the unfamiliar woman, "Mistress?"
Alista Mynx: "I am quite alright girl." she'd say to her looking between dayton and Lady Tarlyn
sara (saranya.viatruso) nods to her and whispers, "yes, Mistress," giving her a second glance before rolling back up to her feet again.
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) looks down and smiles at the dark haired beauty as she kneels by her chair. "Tea, hot, with peppermint if there is any around, girl."
sara (saranya.viatruso) hadn't forgotten Jessie, even as quiet as she was. She edges around the table and sinks down at the side of the woman's chair, whispering to her to avoid interrupting her listening, "Mistress may i bring you anything?"
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) smiles, placing her order before settling back quietly and waiting.
sara (saranya.viatruso) nods, "yes, Mistress," she returns the smile and glances around the room once more before hurrying out
Tarlyn Dagger sighs heavily, eyes finally lifting from the page before letting it settle atop the desk again, pushed over towards Dayton. "I wish you hadn't shown me that...." her voice was still soft, probably not even reaching far enough to Jessie, but the two closest to her would hear it. Brows lower as her fingers lift to interlace over her belly, eyes sliding aside to Dayton a soft murmur. "By merchant law, I can't give her manumission papers. Her ownership hadn't changed hands in a sufficient amount of time."
Alista Mynx: "It is seven days and I am considered abandoned.... it's been well past ten..."
sara (saranya.viatruso) slips in quietly, fingers curled around the handles of the heavy-laden tray. In the center was a large platter, colorful wedges of cheese lining the border, with thin slices of meat folded over forming a second ring, and in the center was a small bowl of berries. She'd wedged a basket of bread on one corner of the tray, with a dish of butter nestled beside it. The other corners held a crystal glass of deep red juice, thinly frosted, a tall thin glass of clear water, and the cup of tea on a saucer, steam swirling up from it. She slides the tray on to a cleared spot on the desk and takes up the water for Dayton first, offering it to him silently
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) glances at the shelves, emerald eyes lighting up as she sees a volume on the Tahari. Grinning, she pulls it down and begins to leaf through it, head tilting as she compares the writer's outtake to her lifetime of living there.
Dayton Nymphea takes the glass of water from Sara and brings it to his lips, taking a small sip. "Thank you girl.... So you're saying Lady? I have to own her for longer" He had no idea about these kinds of matters. He'd spent the majority of his life in classes and infirmaries
sara (saranya.viatruso) pushes back up to her feet and takes Tarlyn's juice in both hands, a frown flickering across her features as her warm hands mar the perfect layer of frost that had coated the outside of the chilled glass. She settles at the hem of the beloved Mistress' gown and offers the glass up to her within her easy reach.
Tarlyn Dagger's nose wrinkles gently then nods "Alright then... yes - ten days is more than sufficient.... " Trailing off again to hear Dayton a soft laugh ensues... "No, that won't be necessary. Unless it pleases you of course..." a bit of a playful chuckle, before straightening a bit. Drawing an empty page to her from the far side of her desk, one hand leaning on the arm of her chair off balance as she pens out the necessary information, brows furrowing again but this time in concentration, lower lips tugging between pearly white teeth until sara's return brings her out of it to smile over to her, "My thanks sara.... " one hand lifting the glass from her grip to take a small sip, a welcome sigh passing her lips, before putting it carefully out of danger of being knocked into. Looking back to sara, tucking back the stray strands of hair from the girl's face with a warm nod "My thanks" murmured gently as she motions for her to finish her service, and turning back to the page before her, continuing to write,
sara (saranya.viatruso) smiles up to Tarlyn as she takes the glass, savoring the quiet joy of seeing the Mistress pleased. Still not having forgotten Jessie, she rocks back and pushes herself up again, taking the saucer in both hands and crossing the floor quietly to return to her.
Alista Mynx 's expression would change from nervousness and worry to elated joy slowly inching her way closer to look at the papers as the scribe would write them painfully curious as to her hellish nightmare's end with the simple meeting of pen and paper
sara (saranya.viatruso) settles to her knees with care to avoid spilling the hot tea. As she lifts it the cool scent of the peppermint tickles her nose and she smiles a bit more brightly. She turns the saucer slightly so that the handle of the cup is at the best angle for grasping and whispers to the Mistress quietly, "with peppermint."
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) smiles, nodding quietly as she takes the cup of tea, balancing it on the edge of her chair, the girl's words confirming what her nose detects, the lovely scent of the aromatic herb. Offering her a smile, she tilts her head and murmurs. "Well done, sara", having missed most of the conversation but at least having picked up the name of the slave. Chuckling, she shoos the girl back to Tarlyn with a wave of her hand before wrapping slim fingers around the cup and enjoying the warmth as she waits for the steaming beverage to cool down enough to drink.
Dayton Nymphea looks over to Alist with a cheeky grin. "Weeeellll....." he says teasingly. He had no real intention of keeping her, but seeing as he'd be seeing her around more often he figured he'd start subjecting her to the teasing he bestowed on everyone else he held closely. "I'm not sure how Gena would feel about that. But she'd probably understand."
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) glances over at Dayton and Alista, a speculative gleam in her dark green eyes, before a soft shake of her head and turning back to the book as she enjoys her tea.
Alista Mynx would look at him her eyes lighting up in a state of horror as he says that
sara (saranya.viatruso) tilts her head to Jessie with a genuine smile, nodding slightly as she's dismissed. She weaves her way back to the desk, taking up one of the small plates, she arranges a few slices of the cheese and meat and a few of the berries - smiling at the mix of colors. Settling at Tarlyn's side she holds the plate up at just the height where the Mistress would be able to reach the snack easily.
Dayton Nymphea lughs as he sees the horrified look on her face. He waves his hand at her dismissively "It was a joke Alista. You'd make a terrible slave." Looking to Tarlyn he shakes his head. "No I think she should stay free and see her mother as soon as she can. They have a lot to catch up on."
Alista Mynx would move her hand up placing three fingers to her heart her face red as she tries to catch her breath as in her fear she had forgotten to breathe. "t-thankyou."
Tarlyn Dagger had continued deftly writing the necessary information, the expression on Alista's face a bit amusing, briefly but the corners of her mouth curved up as she finished the last of the form, thanking the PK's she was right-handed for it allowed her the opportunity to drift her left hand down to sara's hair again almost subconsciously, a warm caress of her cheek before moving to the plate she so carefully held aloft, plucking up a piece of the cheese and chewing delightedly, eyes fluttering closed a moment before popping back open to take up the juice to wash down. "Absolutely delightful sara, as always...." Turning the page to Dayton, she nudges it towards him. "Read that over and sign and seal for me where indicated if you are content?"
Dayton Nymphea licks his lips as he reads over the papers carefully. Taking a small sip of his water as he finishes. "Umm where do I sign and seal? Just under here?" he says pointing below the declaration
Tarlyn Dagger nods softly in agreement to him "Yes, that's the perfect spot" before finally remembering to take the plate from sara, a bit belatedly , with a soft wry chuckle to her, a nod and a murmured "My thanks..."
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) smiles softly, dark green eyes gazing off into the distance as she loses herself in thought, absently sipping her tea as the woman's freedom is granted.
Dayton Nymphea Signs his name on the papers with a quick flourish of his hand then digs into his jacket to pull out his seal. He presses it to the paper then slides it back to Tarlyn, flipping it for her to look over
Tarlyn Dagger smiles warmly, placing one of the berries in her mouth as she watches him, then taking the paper back in hand, another small nod as her eyes scan the page one last time, removing from her pouch her own seal, warming the wax and setting a small swirl of the navy blue in her accustomed place before pressing her seal into it, waiting a moment before removing it, eyes critical to ensure that the seal has set well, before replacing her seal again and taking up her pen, her own bright flourish of signature. Blowing gently on it to assist in the drying, one last quiet nod. "It's done. " Her eyes trace over to Alista, a genuine smile crosses her lips "Welcome back, Lady Alista." showing her the form, the signatures emblazoned, and her name in the proper places.
Dayton Nymphea stands up from the chair and stretches out as much as he can, letting out a small yawn. He'd have to come to Tarlyn's office more often and visit her chair. Looking between Tarlyn and Alista he smiles softly.
Alista Mynx would smile seeing the paper and begin to laugh almost histarically so pleased she was finally, once more free "Dayton.... where does my mother live?"
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) smiles, watching the meeting end well for all.
Dayton Nymphea smiles widely and then somewhat akwardly. "Umm well.... honestly I've never been to her home. It's improper for a man to go into the home of an uncompanioned woman, widow or not.. But I thin at ths tim she wuld be working i the infirmary still."
Tarlyn Dagger: There was a crowd outside in the square when I came down here... perhaps you might look outside? :head tilts, a soft smile on her lips:
Alista Mynx nods "Thankyou very much." she would say and smile before turning hasting twords the door
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) chuckles, eyes flickering up to Dayton once more before shaking her head and turning to put the slim volume back before she pulls out her quill and starts to make corrections.
Dayton Nymphea smiles and knew he couldn't slow her down at all from rushing out. "Thank you, lady, for your time. Be well. And you too Jessie, and Sara."
Jessie (jessie.spiritweaver) nods quietly, murmuring a soft "Be well".

**a little later, in the courtyard, a crowd is celebrating the last successful raid on Fina around chests full of gold, jewels and many other precious things. As Alista makes her way to the crowd, Gena spots her in the distance …**

Payton (payton999.robonaught): without waiting for reply, Payton would make her way to the tavern and return with a tray of goblets and a duo of wine bottles, settling the wares down next to the flame where they might find some heat. "Soon to be warm wine" she said flatly as she settled down once more.
gena Littlebird reaches for Malcomb’s arm. She holds it, unable to speak and faints
thyri Carver turned towards Blue and peered up "you seem, anxious sir? Is something wrong? Would you care to take a seat?" she looked genuinely concerned
Payton (payton999.robonaught) glanced to the left as the woman fell down and shifted her gaze rather quickly around, spotting the physician aside. "Well I suppose the priest kings have found to favor the Lady there Sir" she chuckled out, gesturing to the pile of green cloth on the ground.
Malcomb Danitz takes her hand on his arm, and as she seems to swoon he catches her and ease her down. "Gena!" He is surprised, and looks back at her doppleganger.
Alista Mynx would look towards the green "A physician with black hair....." she'd say has her heart skipped a beat "Miss are you--" she'd cut off as she sees the woman she was addressing suddenly faint."
Blue Smithson: eying Lady Thyri's bowl of fruit,, "I am well Lady, perhaps a little hungry."
Blue Smithson: moving closer to Lady thyri,, sitting down by the wall.
gena Littlebird tries to compose herself as her vision gets less blurred . She laughs and cries at the same time " Alista...Alista...this is you!"
thyri Carver shook her head "oh you dont want this, its been here for days, I'm actually surprised it still manages to look fresh. Either that or someone really seems to enjoy putting out fruit"
Dayton Nymphea finally catches up to Alista and smiles a little as he sees Gena being tended to by Mal. "I see you met your mother..."
Wild (elusive.cristole) notices all the free gathered and no slaves in sight to serve them. I'm not sure what is going on but I tower because of the free women around. "Greetings Masters, greetings Mistresses." I say quietly.
Malcomb Danitz sharesd her laughter, at last sure of what has happened, He helps her back up, and steadies her. "Go to your daughter, Lady."
Payton (payton999.robonaught): "Or not" she sang out sweetly, leaning across the carpet to help herself to the only opened bottle of wine. She'd pull the glass to her lap, as well as a goblet as she glanced around, a small nod offered in the direction of the slave.
Alista Mynx would hear the woman use her name and rush over "You, YOUR ALIVE!" she'd exsclaim lowering herself to be on level with her mother hugging her out of compulsion
gena Littlebird gently puts her hand on her cheek saying very softly " Alista...i am so happy" and she takes her into her arms