[2:54 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
Yeonaixho left the stage and began to wander back to his table, when he accidentally bumped into somebody. "Oh, pardon me. I didn't see you there!" He laughed.
[2:54 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
@soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[3:04 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
Ekmeros jumped - not just because someone bumped into him, not just because it was Yeonaixho Hand of God Religion Leader himself, but, most importantly of all, because he had almost bumped into the viol case. Ekmeros made sure nothing had happened to it before finally realising that he should probably answer. "Ah- hello. It's fine." He looked at the other, then looked up slightly, minding his horns.
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[3:10 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"Ah, that's good. I'd hate to have caused you any harm." Yeonaixho hummed. "You are...?" @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[3:16 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
"No, you didn't. You just nearly bumped into my viol, that's all." Ekmeros sort of wished he hadn't mentioned it. He didn't want to risk talking too much about it again. "My name is Ekmeros. And you are... the Hand of God." Yep. Yeonaixho had already introduced himself to everyone, so right now only half of the introduction was necessary.
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[3:42 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"Oh, a viol? Personally, I play the lute, myself." Yeonaixho began to ramble. "Ah, Ekmeros! It's nice to meet you! And yes, I am the Hand of God, but you can call me Yeonaixho." @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[3:48 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
"Ah. I've dabbled in the lute a little but I much prefer my viol." Quick, he had to change the subject before he started talking about strings. "Yeonaixho, that's a nice name," Ekmeros said with an affirming nod. Even though Yeonaixho couldn't see it. "Your island is lovely. One of your staff, Shino, showed me around, part of it at least."
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[3:50 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"Yes, I've heard that the viol is a bit more complicated to play, so I'll stick to my lute, I think. I have so much else to do in my days." Yeonaixho hummed. "Thank you! It's a bit of an old-fashioned name, you don't get many 'Yeonaixho's anymore. Your own name is quite nice, too, though I've never met anyone else with it before." He hummed. "Ah, Shino. He's one of our best dedicants. I quite like him, I do. Did you enjoy the little tour he gave you?" @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[4:02 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
"It is. I've been playing it for most of my life, so I feel somewhat confident in playing." He couldn't brag too much, shouldn't brag. "Yes, they are rather rare names... long as well." That was a stupid thing to say, Ekmeros shut his eyes and cringed. Man. "It was a nice tour, yes, I enjoyed it. He's good company."
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[4:05 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"Ah, that makes sense. Like I said, I've often had other things on my hands."
He tilted his head at the name comment. "Oh, I suppose they are. Do you have a nickname you like to go by?"
"I'm glad! Shino hasn't been here the longest, but he knows the island well. What did he show you?" @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[4:26 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
Ekmeros nodded, then remembered Yeonaixho couldn't see, so verbally reiterated (iterated?), "Yes."
"I do not." His tone slightly sharpened but it was enough for him to take pause. "No. I don't," he corrected himself.
"He showed me the greenhouse and the beaches, then showed me to my room. He was rather kind to do that." Ekmeros hummed slightly. "He has offered to play the flute for me, and I have offered to play the viol for him in turn."
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[4:28 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"Oh. Alright." Yeonaixho hummed, clearly taken aback by the sudden sharpness of Ekmeros's tone. "I haven't gone by a nickname in quite some time, myself, actually." His expression shifted to something wistful and almost mourning. "But that's a discussion for some other day."
"Oh, that sounds wonderful! The greenhouse is beautiful, as are the beaches." Yeonaixho nodded. "I'm glad you two got along." @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[4:36 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
Ekmeros looked away as if to give Yeonaixho privacy in his reflection. Or perhaps for his own privacy for something. No one would know. "Perhaps another time," he muttered. Preferably never at all. Sorry Yeonaixho.
"It is rather lovely, I hope to see more of the island at some point. It's a nice location."
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[4:38 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
Yeonaixho took another small moment to reflect, before turning his attention back to Ekmeros.
"Thank you!" He smiled. "It's much nicer in the spring, when there's more to see and more time to see it, but I do think there's a rather serene beauty to it in the winter. If you're up for a bit of exploring, you should definitely have a look at the volcanic fields. I've heard they're a sight to behold." @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[5:06 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
"Most places are beautiful in the spring," Ekmeros mumbled to himself though his tone, almost wistful now, didn't seem to think the same. "But winter has its qualities. I believe the island will be beautiful no matter the season." He tilted his head in contemplation of the volcanic fields. "Those do sound fascinating. I will likely have a look."
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[5:10 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"Thank you. Sometimes, when you're out at night in the winter, you can see the aurora." Yeonaixho hummed. "I've heard it's quite beautiful." @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[5:13 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
"An aurora..." Ekmeros sounded quietly mesmerised. "Thank you for the tip, Yeonaixho."
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[5:14 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"Of course! Though, I would advise to dress warmly if you do go out at night."
He paused for a moment. "Do you have any questions about the tournament?" @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[5:29 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
"It is already quite cold, so I can only imagine how it would be at night..."
Ekmeros realised he probably should have questions. "...I cannot think of any currently."
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[5:31 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"Oh, it definitely does get cold." Yeonaixho nodded.
"Alright! If you do think of any, feel free to ask me." @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[6:08 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
Ekmeros nodded again. Then remembered. "Yes, thank you, I will."
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[6:08 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
Yeonaixho nodded. "Is there anything else I can help you with?" @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[6:11 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
"No, thank you. This conversation was helpful to me." Ekmeros almost held out his hand, then paused. "...do you do handshakes?"
@innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄)
[6:12 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"I do!" Yeonaixho smiled, and gave Ekmeros a firm but nice handshake. "I'm glad I could help you out." @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[6:13 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
Ekmeros' handshake was still gentle but firm as it always had been. No special treatment for God. "It was good to talk to you, Yeonaixho."
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[6:14 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"It was nice to talk to you as well, Ekmeros." Yeonaixho nodded. "Again, if you have any questions or need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to help." @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[6:30 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
"Thank you," he said once more. "I will leave you be for now. You must be busy considering your... job." Job? Was he paid for this? Unlikely. Role?
@innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄)
[6:32 PM]innsjo (glass🎸+ darcy🖋+ npcs❄):
"Yes, it is my... job." Yeonaixho repeated, laughing a bit. "I don't have too much to do, but I should stick around in case anyone else has questions." He hummed. "Enjoy your night, Ekmeros!" @soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻
[6:44 PM]soul | peregrine 🎭 + ekmeros 🎻:
"Enjoy your night as well, Yeonaixho." He bowed his head and then. Walked away. That social interaction went better than usual?
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