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[h2][color=9e0039]Zeldria Miphras[/color][/h2]
Bride to Ineraz ([@SilverPaw]), Sister Bride to Sera ([@Pupperr])
Interacting with Sera ([@Pupperr])[/center]

Zeldria stood in silence for a time after Ineraz left them. She could still hardly believe that what was happening was real, but denying it would do her no good. Not to mention the rain had left her soaked and chilled to the bone, and the warmth of the bath that had been drawn was proving to be exceptionally inviting. 

[color=9e0039][b]"Well,"[/b][/color] she said aloud so Sera could hear her, [color=9e0039][b]"It'd be a waste of a bath to just stand here shivering, now wouldn't it?"[/b][/color]

She gave the guards a brief look, knowing full well that they'd drink in her every detail but wanting to tell herself she'd tried, before working her way out of the drenched dress. She wanted to be careful not to tear it or get it filthy; Ineraz had said it was hers, and while she was loathe to think she'd ever want to wear it again, it was at least something. Maybe she could find the time to do some work on it? It was a nice thought, in any case. So she draped the dress off the side of the tub to air a little and then gingerly steeped one foot in the water. She winced as the heat bit at her, almost too much to bear, but acclimation soon followed and she followed suit with the rest of her. Once she was all the way in, not even using half of the tub, she turned to face Sera again.

[color=9e0039][b]"So... umm,"[/b][/color] she struggled to grasp the right words, [color=9e0039][b]"Sera, was it? I feel we should get to know each other a little better, since it seems we're fated to spend the rest of our lives as..."[/b][/color] she trailed off, her mouth refusing to let her say the words "sister brides." 

[color=9e0039][b]"What could you tell me about yourself? Or would you prefer that I start?"[/b][/color]

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Zel is in the bath letting herself warm up a bit. Wants to get to know Sera a little better.

This is all an interim thing, one of us will quote Ineraz's sleeping ultimatum when we get there =)
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[h2][color=9e0b0f]Wilhelm the Black Blade[/color][/h2]
Husband of Onyx ([@Vesuvius00]) and Amalia ([@Belle])
Interacting with Onyx ([@Vesuvius00]) & Amalia ([@Belle])[/center]

Interesting. So fate had provided him with a pair of Earth Gems. And each with different specialties and experience, at that. One was a coastal dweller who was drawn to animals, the other a librarian from the woodlands who specialized in plant life. The diversity only added to the intrigue. Yes, Wilhelm thought, he'd received quite the pair this time. Perhaps the trip had been a sound investment after all.

[color=9e0b0f][b]"I see,"[/b][/color] he said, [color=9e0b0f][b]"I think the both of you will be able to find a place in my house. It is quite a distance from the Capital, so we will stay in the city overnight and depart in the morning. For now-"[/b][/color]

A sudden commotion drew his attention as a Drakken entered the hall by force. Attempts at crashing the Reaping were hardly unheard of, but a successful attempt? That was noteworthy indeed. It was also potentially troubling, as intruders would surely have but one demand. Wilhelm reached one hand down to the scabbard on his waist, gripping his weapon. 

[color=9e0b0f][b]"Stay close,"[/b][/color] he commanded to his brides. He wouldn't move far, merely a step or two to get a better look, but it was better for all parties involved that they move with him. As he turned his gaze to directly see the intruder, Wilhelm's eyebrows raised slightly as he saw that it was, of all people, Rynek Darion. It seemed this Reaping had more than its fair share of surprises.

However, while the Princess was... entertaining Rynek, it seemed the husband of the Gem he eyed was content to use her as a shield and hope she would protect him. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Well?"[/b][/color] Wilhelm called to him, [color=9e0b0f][b]"Your claim to your bride has been contested. Are you going to meet it, or hide behind the Princess like a coward?"[/b][/color]

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Briefly chatted with his brides, then went to see who was making the ruckus. After Rynek picked out his silver haired target, Wilhelm addresses her (current) husband.

No name mentioned because while I have an idea of what the OOC situation here is, I don't know for sure and nobody's online at present to ask in a timely fashion.
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