[center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Uo0t3m3.png[/img] [h1][color=D2691E]Farim[/color][/h1] [color=D2691E][b]Location:[/b] Guest House Bedroom -> Dining Room[/color] [color=D2691E][b]Time:[/b] 6pm[/color] [color=D2691E][b]Mentions:[/b][color=slateblue] Ariella[/color][@Tpartywithzombi] [/color] [/center] [color=D2691E][center]__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________[/center][/color] [center] Farim had made his way to the guest house after the events at the tavern, smirking to himself about what hi-jinx that his bird Thara would get into. He trusted her to carry out his secret little task and get out unnoticed, and would likely see the results later on in the evening. For now, he had to prepare himself for dinner. He approached a nearby servant, a man by the name of Tariq, and requested a few items sent to his chambers promptly. He closed his door and set his [url=https://i.imgur.com/1TSoook.png]outfit[/url] onto his bed, slowly undressing himself and setting his worn clothes to hang on a nearby collapsable clothes hangar he had brought from back home. A few short knocks sounded at the door, prompting Farim to answer. He stood away from the door and cracked it just enough for Tariq to see his face and slide the bowl and its contents to him. [color=D2691E]"Thank you, my friend. Here, for your troubles."[/color] He gave the man a gold coin and took the bowl. Inside the ceramic dish were small bits of resin, some powdered sugar, and dehydrated strawberries. He got to work, mixing the ingredients in a crude fashion before setting the bowl back down. He went back to the door, peeking out as he cracked it open slightly to make sure the coast was clear. He closed and locked the door behind him, his fingers snapping together as he silently muttered the word for flame in his native tongue [color=D2691E]"Lahab!"[/color] The word was barely above a whisper, not wanting to be seen practicing magic so boldly like this. He placed the flames into the bowl and let the ingredients light before whispering a soft chant while he held his necklace in his hands. [color=D2691E]"May the forces that separated you now bind you. The world itself made of so many parts, now made whole. May this exchange be equal, through and through. To the scales of alchemy I render these materials, and for the fuel, I give my soul."[/color] The crystal went from a dim glow to a bright glow to a blinding glow of light as the spell began to take form. The flame licked away the ingredients and behind it left a few small pieces of neatly packed resin squares colored pink like the strawberries he had placed in the bowl. He took one of the pieces of resin and popped it into his mouth like candy and began to chew. [color=D2691E][i]Feels a bit excessive to get gum this way but all those damned stores were closed.[/i][/color] He simply wanted to mask the odor of alcohol on his breath, because despite being sober he knew his family would smell the sour stench of his shots earlier and accuse him of being drunk. He chewed on it for a few moments as he got into his new attire. Then, a few short knocks at the door nearly sent him out of his clothes. He quickly turned on his heels, unlocking and opening the door to see Tariq again. [color=Chocolate]"Forgive me, sir. But there is a Lady Edwards here to see you."[/color] Farim would nod, and talk with an excited smile. [color=D2691E]"Oh she is a friend I met today, she will be joining me for dinner. I will join her in just a moment, you may let her know!"[/color] He quickly closed the door once more, getting himself in proper order and dress for the upcoming dinner. His turban neatly tucked his hair away and matched the clothes he wore, with a small ruby embezzled into the front of it. He wanted to be flashy, but not so much that it would outdo whatever it is the Sultan may be wearing. He spat the magically spawned gum out from his mouth and into a nearby bin for trash before breathing into his palm to check his breath. [color=D2691E][i]Not your best, but it'll have to do.[/i][/color] He walked down the hall and walked into the main hall where his newly met friend would be waiting. He took a moment's pause to admire her gown, nodding in approval as he slowly approached her. [color=D2691E]"Ariella, I am glad to be seeing you! I do hope ..."[/color] He paused before coughing slightly to stop himself. [color=D2691E]"..things went well?"[/color] He would pause as he walked close, offering a long bow as he bent forward at his waist. He righted his posture and held a hand out to her. [color=D2691E]"If you would prefer to speak on it later that is also okay. I do believe dinner will be started soon."[/color] [/center]