[@corrosive]

Llamryl gave her son a look when she was hugged, and returned the hug with enthusiasm. 

"[color=004b80][i]I like this one Elnarin. He's definitely got some life to him and I was really hoping that you wouldn't end up with a bump on a log for a Soul Mate.[/i][/color]" 

Elnarin thought it wise not to respond to that comment, so he remained silent while his mother smothered Roderick with affection. 

"[color=004b80]Yes, my son and I are Elves. Most people don't believe us when we say that, given that Elnarin looks like some sort of wild beast most of the time. I can't tell you how many times I've told him to wear an actual shirt instead of that [i]thing[/i]; but he insists that if he wore more he would risk getting the fabric caught on something. He's such a stubborn boy for being 38. Granted, that is incredibly young for an Elf and he is still in his rebellious phase I suppose.[/color]" 

Turning her attention to her son, she repeated the words that Roderick had asked her to. 

"[color=004b80][i]He says that he like your eyes and thinks they are wonderful.[/i][/color]"

There was an adorable look of confusion on Elnarin's face and he pointed to his eyes before responding. 

"[color=00a651][i]He likes my eyes?[/i][/color]"

Shaking her head in exasperation, Llamryl rubbed her nose and then focused her attention on what Roderick was doing. 

"[color=004b80]Ohhhh, that's beautiful.[/color]"

Looking at it from every angle, she nudged her son forward and Elnarin took the rose before looking at it himself. 

"[color=004b80]I'm sure he'll stop acting like an idiot at some point and I wish there was an English to Elvish dictionary, but the only easy way to learn Elvish is to have someone teach you. So I'll give you a crash course while we eat. Come,come. I don't want the food to get cold before we have a chance to eat it.[/color]" 

Taking hold of Roderick's hand, she led him through the trees for several minutes with Elnarin behind them until they reached an area that seemed to have a permanent shadow cast over it. Said shadow was why Elnarin had to walk so far in order to see the sun rise. 

"[color=00746b]Oh good, you're back. I was getting worried I'd have to end up taking these two hunting, and you know just how well that went last time.[/color]"

The man who spoke was obviously human and the two boys who towered over him had their faces scrunched up in annoyance. 

"[color=8dc73f]Just because you're too lazy to properly to teach us how to calculate movement doesn't mean you can blame us for scaring off that Elk.[/color]"

"[color=00746b]I can blame you all I want. After all, it was because of you that Elnarin had to go and catch it before it got away.[/color]"

The slightly shorter of the twins looked like he was about to say something when Elnarin cut in. 

"[color=00a651][i]Go get me my kit and I'll show you how to get the fish off the bone.[/i][/color]"

The familial spat came to a close mere seconds after Elnarin spoke and the twins went off to go get what he asked for.

"[color=00746b]I still can't figure out how he does that. Why do they listen to him and not me? I'm their father.[/color]"

"[color=004b80]There is only so much you can teach them about the world of humans that will keep their attention. They spend quite a lot of time with Elnarin and he teaches them about their Elf side. I personally think it's wonderful that they love their brother so much.[/color]"

"[color=00746b]Tell that to my pride as a father.[/color]" 

He pouted and Llamryl sighed before gesturing towards Roderick. 

"[color=004b80]Quit pouting and come meet Roderick.[/color]" 

Going over to Roderick and shaking his hand, the man introduced himself.

"[color=00746b]Good to meet you Roderick. I'm Paul.[/color]"

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[@Mugin]

' [i]I've never really liked chocolate, or things with a bitter taste. I love strawberries though, and they go really well with wine or champagne.[/i] ' 

When she was asked if she was ready, she had to think about it a little bit, because if she left she might miss something. However; if she stayed, she would just be following her normal schedule, and today was a very important day. Making up her mind, she quickly scribbled something.

' [i]Just give me a minute, and then we can go.[/i] ' 

After she finished putting everything back into the rolling suitcase she brought everywhere with her, she put the jewelry box into a special case that would keep it immobile and allow it to continue drying. Picking up her sketchbook and bags, she motioned with her head over to where the cars were parked. Everyone who was a part of the flea market got special parking spots, and Annaliza quickly made her way over to her little powder blue Fiat. Unlocking the car and gently putting everything into the trunk except for her bear and sketchbook, she scribbled before closing the trunk and making the car beep after she locked it. 

' [i]Can we walk? It's a nice day and I can't look at the scenery if I'm driving.[/i] ' 

She had gotten about 3 steps before she realized she'd locked her purse in the car. Retrieving the leather contraption from the trunk, she locked the car again and took hold of Taylor's hand once more. Switching her sketchbook out for her phone since she could hold the electronic device with one hand, she typed something out and then showed it to Taylor after they'd made it a block away from the flea market. 

' [i]So what do you do? I own a craft store a few blocks away from here where I hold Origami and painting classes every week.[/i] '