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She had come to escape the trying days of the fire village, the work, the play, all of it was hot and the cooling shade of the capital's streets pleased her. It also helped that she had family that leaved in this lovely area, her brother a favored of their dear, new queen. She chuckled to herself as she moved among the vendors and musicians, if nothing else the streets were bustling. She noted many others she knew, and also many she did not. Where in the nine hells was Aodhfin? She cursed her brother for keeping her waiting so very long.



It had taken some persuading on his part to be allowed to leave the palace this day. The queen was in abit of a mood and he knew she loved to spend her time with her men on those days. He sighed and moved from the cool shade of the palace and out int the long open area the lead to the bazaar. His sister was waiting, and that was always an adventure for him.

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The water village was calm, serene as it always was, the marble homes glittering with candles lit within them. It was normal for such a thing here, candles to shine off the water, it made the streams and mostly the lake seem to glow with and inner power. Hadad had lived here all his life, he having spent many a day at the small temple in the center of the lake, the home, the shine to the water element. The neo and only place where true serenity could be found. Yet here he stood, starring out across the lake at it now, its candles burning bright like a beacon. It was calming to him...a sign that the power of water was always there.

Seeing her brother in the distance, Aludra grinned, it was good that he was on his way. Though it was moments later her eyes were drawn to the waters djinn, oh who was this now? acting so familiar with her brother? She narrowed her eyes and watched her from afar. She moving from stall to stall, looking over the silks and bangles. Whomever she was her bother seemed to know her, the male having given a nod and a wave to her as well. "He seems a sweet male...how do you know him...?" She spoke softly as she came to the silk stall in which the woman stood.

Aodhfin moved through the crowd. He had seen both women and now they spoke together. He feared what his sister would do, what she would think. Afterall, Aludra did have a hot temper, she very much the personification if fire.

Aludra smiled and watched the girl intently. So her brother had been out and about? This was a new things for her, normally the queen kept those that were hers so very hidden, why then was Aodhfin being allowed outside? "I would say I know him....yes....we share the same blood..." She smirked and looked to her approaching sibling, she holding out a hand to him "Aodhfin..." She chuckled. "You have not told me of your little friend...."

The pale male took his sister's hand as he came near them, he leaning in to place a kiss upon it before pulling her into an embrace, hugging her close. "I haven to done so, for I have not seen you, sister..." He looked to Lakshmi, and smiled. "It is an honor to again be in your presence, young water...welcome to the capital..."

The young fire male smiled at Lakshmi as she spoke. it was certainly and interesting thing that she would run into his sister like this. "I am certainly glad you did as much. The capital shines all the brighter now that you are here." He winked and hugged his sister for but a moment before releasing her. "Aludra, surely you have more of a reason for being here than to meet with me. I dare say you have come to catch a glimpse of out dear warrior leader." He laughed and looked about, he knowing the the village leaders more than frequently moved about the city.

Aludra blushed and lightly hit her brother in the shoulder, she giving him a warning glare before speaking. "It is not right to speak so openly about such things, dear brother, especially infront of a near stranger."

The queen had confined herself to her chambers, she not having seen anyone since the new of the escape of the prisoners hit her ears. She was upset, and it showed through every fiber of her being. What good where her special forces if they could hardly keep those that needed to be, contained? She paced the floor, she rubbing her fingers against her temples before she realized that she had company.

She moved to the door and let it swing open, she first seeing the one man she was expecting, and then her hand maid. "Talise, my dear, please come in, I would hate for you to be left standing in the hall forever." She extended her hand to the girl and smiled, drawing her into the room. "and Zedonis...please...do come in, there is much that needs to be discussed this day...though I would much rather there be more pleasant circumstances."

The hand maiden glanced shyly at Zedonis then looked away to walk toward the Queen with an extended palm. Curling her fingers into the Older female's palm she moved like liquid floating into the room. Once her hand was freed she floated over to the vanity containing the oils, brushes, and perfumes. In one hand she retrieved the golden brush with a gorgeous detailed design. The other was the fragrant oils that she always worked into her Mistress' hair. Never was she ever late nor did she falter in making her Queen who she now saw as her mother beautiful.

Days were never this flowing where she had grown up so it was in her best interest to be on her best behavior. Standing silently she awaited the Queen to take her seat so she could start working in the exotic oils into the auburn flowing locks she envied on her Mistress. Her own hair was white like the babbling brook that playfully lapped along the shoreline of a riverbed. Always braided now into her water circlet as it hung down upon her back. Her blue fur was the perfect contrast as delicate yet eccentric patterns adorned her shoulders and slender arms.

In Talise's eyes she would never be as beautiful as the Queen. Though in her mind she knew she was special since the day she was found in the War site that had been gutted and purged of any life but herself as an infant and the swirling water she held closely in her tiny hands.