[center]Oraelia, Genesis & Illyd Dyll[/center] [hr] Genesis had been minding her own business, trying her best to recreate the moon makeup that Gibbou has shown her to no avail. Eventually, as her levels of frustration were reaching their maximum and she found herself merely playing around with the soil, she heard something new. A melody… Simple and calm, which made her think of Oraelia. Now, Oraelia herself was right next to Genesis, but the melody itself was new and mysterious! Indeed, there was only one thing to do when something new and mysterious happened… And that was to check it out. There was no reason to be scared anymore, really, as Genesis was sure Oraelia would go with her… But she seemed to be busy thinking of something, and Genesis suddenly felt ashamed and embarrassed for wanting to interrupt her, so the plant girl just stood up and walked towards the source of the melody, a god swinging from a Hammock between two oddly lonely trees. Upon getting close enough, Genesis sat on her knees on the ground and closed her eyes in order to listen better. [color=98ff98]”A lonely little lass walks up across the grass.”[/color] Illyd strummed, friendly eyes watching Genesis. [color=98ff98]”But what does she see? A friendly face from recent past.” [/color] The strumming stopped.. [color=98ff98]”What’s a good rhyme for ‘past’?”[/color] Illyd Dyll was hanging over the lip of his hammock now, his voice genuine and lost. [color=tomato]”Past!”[/color] Piped in Genesis with a little hop where she sat. [color=tomato]”Song man, are you the one that distracted Cadien the Giraffe? Genesis escaped because of Song man.”[/color] [color=98ff98]“Cadien the Giraffe!”[/color] Illyd Dyll laughed to himself. [color=98ff98]”I guess I did, then, didn’t I?”[/color] [color=tomato]”Mh.”[/color] Genesis opened her golden colored eyes and squinted at Illyd Dyll, [color=tomato]”Can Song man tell what a rhyme is?”[/color] [color=98ff98]"It's when one word sounds like another,"[/color] Illyd answered simply. Counting off his fingers he added,[color=98ff98] "Like branch and... Well more like orange and... Um... Oh! Like apple and grapple or tree and free."[/color] Genesis frowned and mouthed the words. [color=tomato]”Tree… Free… Ah! Bee, pee!”[/color] She said excitedly, before stopping and tilting her head, [color=tomato]”What is a grapple?”[/color] [color=98ff98]"It's like when you mix a grape with an apple,"[/color] Illyd Dyll explained. He waved a hand and a tiny purple apple appeared between his fingers. He extended it to Genesis, [color=98ff98]"See?"[/color] She stuck her tongue out and scrunched up her nose in disgust. [color=tomato]”Eeew. Song man knows he’s talking of like… Fruit?! Trees make babies with fruit. Genesis knows this because the trees told her.”[/color] She said proudly. [color=98ff98]”Oh I’m sorry,”[/color] Illyd Dyll flicked the grapple away and folded his fingers together. [color=98ff98]”But ye know, a fruit is already-”[/color] He stared down at the innocent face and gulped. [color=98ff98]”Well ye gotta understand that a fruit [i]is[/i] the offspring of the tree.”[/color] As if it was possible, Genesis’ face twisted even more in confusion, [color=tomato]”Um… But… Genesis is not a fruit? But Genesis doesn’t know if she’s a tree… Song man, what is Genesis? Can Genesis make fruits?”[/color] She asked genuinely distraught. A light flashed in Illyd’s eyes, [color=98ff98]”Of course ye can make fruit!”[/color] He nearly hopped out of his hammock -- but his foot got caught on the way out causing him to toppled onto his face with a thud. Without hesitation he picked himself up and floods of various seeds began to pour from his hands, in reaction to which Genesis jumped up to her feet with a small gasp, [color=98ff98]”We jus’ gotta pick what kind of fruit you want to make!”[/color] She looked at the seeds for a long time and then at the smiling Illyd Dyll for an equally long time, then back at the seeds… And then back at Illyd Dyll… And then she stared for way too long with a neutral face. [color=tomato]”Genesis wants a big brother to play with.”[/color] “Oh I got jus’ the fruit for that!” Illyd Dyll said with a buzzing excitement. He tossed the wave of seeds behind him and held up a single black bullet looking one. With a flick of his finger, he sent it snapping into the ground. Within moments the ground let out a groan and then a crackle -- then a leathery green vine burst out and curled between the two gods. The vine pulsed and at the very end it began to form a bulb. The sound of rushing water forced this bulb to grow and grow until -- plop! A mighty watermelon the size of Genesis slammed onto the ground between the two gods, the striped pattern of the fruit shaped into that of a smiling face. Illyd Dyll patted the top of the monstrous fruit. [color=98ff98]”Nothin’ better than a watermelon to play with,” [/color] he said past a proud grin. Genesis knelt in front of the watermelon and gently felt its surface with her hands, smiling back at the smiley face on the large fruit. After a minute or so she beamed up at Illyd Dyll, [color=tomato]”THANK YOU! Song man made a big brother for Genesis! He made a big brother for Genesis!!”[/color] She repeated, grabbing the watermelon with quite a bit of effort and running over to the nearby Oraelia at which point she called her attention with a grunt and a bit of happy quick breathing. The Sun Goddess looked down at Genesis, raising an eyebrow. [color=gold]”Where did you…? Wait- How long was I… Did you run off Genesis?”[/color] she asked, crouching down. [color=gold]”And why do you have a melon?”[/color] Genesis let out a high pitched happy squeak and nodded vigorously, [color=tomato]”You see, you see, the song man was making music! So Genesis wanted to go there with Oralia Sun but you were thinking, so Genesis felt bad and went alone… Then, you see! He taught Genesis what a rhyme is, like Bee and Pee. And then he said some yucky things about fruits and seed...”[/color] Genesis stuck out her tongue like she did before, [color=tomato]”But! After that, Genesis asked for a big brother! So the song man gave Genesis his seed and made a brother for her. Her brother is very happy, see??”[/color] She explained, showing Oraelia the smiley face on the watermelon. The sun seemed to pale as she looked at Genesis then her ‘brother’. [color=gold]”G-Genesis…?”[/color] she said, falling to her knees as she used her hands to fuss over the plant girl, who giggled over the sudden attention. [color=gold]”D-Did he… He didn’t touch you, did he? You don’t hurt? Where did brother come from?”[/color] she asked, worry in her voice. Seeing Oraelia act like that, Genesis suddenly felt weird again, and piped down. [color=tomato]”H-he… Planted the seed then her brother grew. Genesis thinks he did it because she asked him if she could have fruit like the trees. Song man is nice, he planted his seed for Genesis… Sorry. Genesis won’t be a bad girl, please don’t hate her.”[/color] She pleaded quietly. Oraelia stroked Genesis’ face gently, a relaxed sigh escaping her mouth. [color=gold]”Oh honey, you’re not a bad girl.”[/color] she said, pulling her into a hug. [color=gold]”And I could never hate you. Ever. I just was worried. You can talk to me, even interrupt me. It’s better than not telling me where you’re going, love.”[/color] she pulled back, smiling softly as her glow returned. [color=gold]”Now… How about you show me song man? I’d like to meet him.”[/color] Genesis slowly returned the smile, then beamed and nodded again, running the short distance over to Illyd Dyll by his hammock. [color=tomato]”Song man, Genesis brings Oralia. Genesis loves her, can you give her a brother too? Pleaseee!”[/color] When Oraelia caught up, Genesis turned to her and nodded toward Illyd Dyll, [color=tomato]”He is Song man! He makes music.”[/color] Illyd Dyll peeked out of his hammock, his strumming hitting a sour note when his eyes fell on the newcomer. He flashed a crescent smile, “Hey! How are ye?” [color=gold]”I am… Doing well. Thank you for asking, Song man.”[/color] Oraelia said, visibly relaxing with a smile. [color=gold]”Name’s Oraelia, pleasure to meet you.”[/color] "My name is Illyd Dyll," The god answered as he climbed out of his hammock to stand straight. "But if callin' me Songman is easier for ye, I won't fuss." [color=gold]”Illyd Dyll.”[/color] she said his name aloud. [color=gold]”I like that name. It’s a pleasant one.”[/color] she said. [color=gold]”I’ve come to understand that you’ve given Genesis here a brother? That was very kind of you. You have my thanks, Illyd.”[/color] Genesis beamed once more. "It's not a problem, ma'am," Illyd Dyll beamed as well. A sudden thought pecked at the god and he quickly added, "Oh! Has anyone told either of ye about the avatars?" She gave a half nod. [color=gold]”Is that what we’re calling them?”[/color] she said with a laugh. [color=gold]”My sister, Gibbou, told me something like it. A piece of our power or soul right?”[/color] she asked. "Yeah!" Illyd smiled wide, "Good, I was jus' makin' sure ye knew. I already sent myself down to Galbar to see it. I'm pretty excited, already I can see why Cadien likes the place so much." His smile faltered only a little, "Though I do wish I coulda seen it personally." She tilted her head. [color=gold]”You were never there? I’m sorry to hear that… It was- Is, a beautiful place.”[/color] she said with a sympathetic smile. "I have no doubt about it," Illyd nodded, "And it is only going to get more beautiful. What with fields of wheat, crooked apple groves, and harvest feasts. It's going to be great." [color=gold]”Oh? What might your power be?”[/color] she asked him, shifting her feet. "My power?" Illyd Dyll seemed surprised, "Same as everyones' I believe. I create! Watch!" He made a tiny hand motion and three tiny purple grapples appeared between the fingers of one of his hands, "Want a grapple?" She giggled and took the grapple, examining it. [color=gold]”No, you misunderstand. I mean, what do you control? Like, I’m the Goddess of the Sun. You’re the God of…?”[/color] she said, taking a bite. Illyd copied the giggle with a laugh of his own, "That depends on who ye ask. Personally, I think of myself as the God of Agriculture." He pondered a moment, "Yep. Agriculture." She chewed with a smile on her face. [color=gold]”Delicious and wonderful! I’m so happy my sun can let you thrive on Galbar. To think… Agriculture. I suppose you have a lot of plans for Galbar? With your avatar? Helping mortals grow food and what not?”[/color] she said, taking another bite. "I haven't quite figured anything out yet," Illyd Dyll looked almost embarrassed, "Ye see I only recently even figured out about all this myself. But yeah, that all sounds lovely to me. Sharin' the harvest. Makin' crops." [Color=gold]"It does sound lovely, doesn't it?"[/color] she mused. [Color=gold]"I once passed through a verdant land, full of juicy fruits and delicious vegetables. Now I know why it was there, for mortals of course. I know not who made it, but you should have your avatar take a look. See what it's become."[/color] Genesis looked up at the mention of the word ‘lovely’ and left her brother behind, covered in the mud she had been putting around his face. She skipped over to Oraelia and pulled on her hand, [color=tomato]”Oralia,”[/color] she said, then when Oraelia bent down closer to her, Genesis whispered in her ear, [color=tomato]”Genesis wants to go home and try to make the thing to go to ‘Gabar’.”[/color] Oraelia blinked and gave Genesis a small nod before standing up again. [Color=gold]"It seems you've inspired Genesis here with a spark of creation, Illyd. I do suppose we should go try to make these 'avatars' and figure out how the world fares."[/color] she said shuffling. She then flashed him a warm smile. [Color=gold]"It was nice to meet you and if ever you require my assistance with anything, don't hesitate to ask Illyd."[/color] "Likewise!" Illyd nodded, a small smile forming on his face as he leaned back against the tree, "I'll see ye two around, then? [color=gold]”Absolutely!”[/color] Oraelia waved as she began to walk to her portal with Genesis in tow. [hider=Summary] Oraelia is spaced out thinking when Genesis hears a melody coming from somewhere nearby. At first she wants to bring Oraelia along but she feels self conscious about interrupting her thinking sesh so she goes by herself. She finds Illyd Dyll, they talk a little bit, she learn what a rhyme is and then asks Illyd for a big brother. He gives her a watermelon, then Genesis goes to show her new brother off to Oraelia, who goes into a shortlived panic as Genesis explains how Illyd Dyll “planted his seed” and gave her “a brother”. Thankfully nothing serious happens and Oraelia meets Illyd Dyll, they talk and then Oraelia and Genesis leave Antiquity, heading into Oraelia’s realm. [/hider] [hider=MP Summary] Nothin used [/hider]