Re: Svarik and the company II

[VisAnastasis]

" Tell me about it.. It'll be a headache to have my family warm up to him..." He smiled a little, but then he added more seriously, with some deeper,into trembling feeling  under it. " But I won't give up, though. I don't know if he is the one or if my hopes are false - but he brings pleasure into my life. He paves everything we do with glistening gold. He makes me joyful to be me. He amplifies my happiness..." He shook his head with a pleased passionate expression." What more could I ask for? "

[Mirach]

"Well, if it's so, then that's what is important, not if he's the one that the prophecy spoke about or not..." Svarik said. "If you need anything when you go to the city, just let me know, alright?"

[VisAnastasis]

In Being world, there were no such things as offering of courtesy - you never ask to give something unless you mean it. And so, Tide seriously pondered of king's words, thinking what to ask for.
" Actually... I would like to have human clothing. Not all - just some kind of head gear, something that would conceal my face reasonably, so I don't have to wear a giant suspicious skull mask, per see." He smiled faintly." I am a bit at loss... At sea, when I need to blend in, as much as I am able, we have intricate full face veils... But it seems to me such a thing may only make me stand out more here. I would ask for an advise, if you can offer it. "

[Mirach]

"A cloak with a hood maybe," Svarik suggested. "Or a hat and a scarf."

[VisAnastasis]

Tide seemed uncertain.
" I am not sure if it would be enough to cover my eyes... " he murmured thoughtfully. " I'd really not like to cause a scene if someone catches a glimpse of them and freaks out... that's not really romantic... "

[Mirach]

"I fear I can't help you with that, people usually don't cover their eyes here... It's a bit annoying, I know, especially when you are trying to blend in and have an eye color that's easily recognizeable... But there should be a few hours of invisibility left in the ring from Liron, I could borrow it to you, if you want," Svarik said. 

[VisAnastasis]

Tide tilted his head, seeming curious, but he shook his head slowly, still.
" I think... That being invisible is not very romantic, either... " he said carefully, seeming unsure. " What.. do you think, little king? What would you do in my place? " he bid quietly. " I'd really like to have a good time with him, free from unexpected unpleasantness.. If I took on a female form, and dresses in oriental clothing with head covering veil... Could I perhaps look like I'm just some travelling merchant lady from the sea? " he asked uncertainly. " Would that look less suspicious? "

[Mirach]

"It would still draw attention," Svarik said. "But perhaps you could dress as a noble and take a carneval mask. It's still a littpe early for that, but people will just think that someone is organizing a party earlier..."

[VisAnastasis]

Tide seemed more brightened up with that idea.
"Hey, you might be onto something there.. " he said hopefully. " Even when they act more weird, nobody touches nobleman. That's actually kind of genius. " he grinned slowly. " Could.. could you perchance, see if there are some such local clothing around that would, um, fit my measurements? I could also sew some if you brought me right materials, but it would take some time... I'd have to go with human clothing on this one, because I'd not be able to conjure up something convincing of such kind for my material form. "

[Mirach]

"You could see if something in the disguising room would fit you," Svarik suggested. "And if not, we will check the shops..."

[VisAnastasis]

" That sounds good, thank you. " Tide beamed. " It's a soothing thought, that I can count on you... You're a kind friend little child of sun. " he said, seeming pleased at the prospect of checking out the city in less conspicuous way.

[Mirach]

"Let's go check if we can find something fitting for you," Svarik said. "And something matching for you boyfriend..."

[VisAnastasis]

Tide glistened with the choice of words, seeming all pleased with acknowledgement  that yes, indeed, he has a boyfriend now, mind you.
" Of course! That would be lovely! If it's okay with you..." He bid humbly. " Because of his and your circumstances and all, I"d understand if you were hesitant..."

[Mirach]

"Let's first see if we can find your size, it won't be such a problem to find something for him," Svarik said, leading Tide to the disguising room.

[VisAnastasis]

" Okay. " critter nodded tamely, and he followed meadow king and ser Falcon, along with Simbel that shyly tagged along, trustfully to the disguising room.

[Mirach]

Svarik let Conrad lead the way, since he knew better what costumes they had there and what might fit tye demon.

[VisAnastasis]

" It was tricky, and it took some effort, as Tide was indeed very tall- in the end, from all they tried, only two such costumes fit him without looking too short - and in the end, they ended up taking face mask from one, and clothing from the other, and it looked colorful, but for Tide, with his vibrant personality, it wasn't a big deal. He grinned, seeming very pleased with himself, and his bright looks.

[Mirach]

"I guess you could bring Senecio here to pick something matching," Svarik said a bit hesitantly then, "but I have to ask you - don't let him unsupervised here, please. With his abilities of disguise, who knows what he could think of with all these resources..."

[VisAnastasis]

Tide slowly grinned with the thought of it.
" My... that would indeed be wonderful.. But don't worry. I have lots of my clothes and makeup back home. " he said playfully, not seeming to be afraid, misunderstanding nature of king's reprimand. " I'd never waste your resources or disrespect you in such way - when we get back home, he'll have plenty of whatever he likes to utilize. It's going to be great! Maybe I'll convince him to wear some of my cute puffy dresses with ribbons.... It's going to be lots of fun!  " he marveled. "Don't worry, whatever we take, we'll get neatly back, and next time, we'll bring whatever we need from seaside. "

[Mirach]

Svarik decided that it might be better not to ask. "Uhm... alright then..." he murmured. "Have fun in the city..."

[VisAnastasis]

" I can't promise anything, but I'll give my best!" critter was turning around, watching himself in the mirror with bemusement. " Hey... by the way... re there any, um, romantic restaurants around? I'd like to make it a proper date and have a grand ending to it. It'd be lovely, wouldn't it, if I treated him a dinner after sightseeing, right? " he asked playfully, playing with possibility. " Just some nice quiet place would do wonders for me. "

[Mirach]

"I think Nammy's inn in the city walls would be great for you," Svarik suggested. "And Baldir's inn is great if you get hungry during the trip. It's bigger and not that private, but Baldir's cooking is great."

[VisAnastasis]

" Hmmm..I think I'll go with smaller and more private option. It sounds like a place where I can more comfortably steal a kiss or two. " Tide grinned a little innocently, looking himself in the mirror one last time playfully. " Thank you, lovely little king, and kind sir Falcon. Your help is most appreciated! "

[Mirach]

"You are welcome," Svarik smiled. "And we thank you for getting us rid of the hangover..."

[VisAnastasis]

" It's the least I could do, for my sweet little king. " Tide grinned, and this time, he bowed down to meadow king, unlike when they met, deeply, and trustfully, once he got to know him, no longer fearful or hesitant to do it. " Remember, this land is yours, and wherever in it we thread, you're my host upon it, and gentlest host there is. I bought you the harp, you bought me the lute... We are bound with exchange of friendship. " he said solemnly. " As a proper friend, I'm obliged to come to your aid whenever you need me. I'll gladly put myself in your service, whether for more serious matters... or for little hangovers like those. " he smiled pleasantly, and most endearingly, he pinched Svarik's cheek. " Don't forget that. "