The Son of the Moon

𝕆𝕙 won't you come with me Where the { ᴍᴏᴏɴ } is made of ɢᴏʟᴅ And in the morning sun We'll be sailing f r e e 𝕆𝕙 won't you come with me Where the 𝑜𝒸𝑒𝒶𝓃 meets the 𝓈𝓀𝓎 And as the ᶜ ˡ ᵒ ᵘ ᵈ ˢ roll by We'll sing the 𝓼𝓸𝓷𝓰 of the ⓈⒺⒶ

[thelittlestdemon-a-deactivated2]

Jacob quickly yanked his hand away, pulling his coat sleeve down to hide the bruise better this time.  He waved off the question.

It was fine.  He just fell is all.  He was fine.

[fillodalua]

A brow was raised at the reaction, before a soft frown crossed the spirit’s face. That wasn’t a ‘fine’ kind of reaction. “Jacob... You don’t get as old as I do without learning to spot a lie” He knelt down as he persisted, his hands cupping his nephew’s face.

“Mica mea stea, please tell me the truth. What happened to you?”

[kingdom-of-mxginica]

The young man snickered, and took one sip of his wine. Even though many people are naturally good in the kingdom, mostly the commoners, there would always be the corrupt and bad. Lurking around the corner to rob the good blind of what little they had. One thing he couldn’t bare to tolerate, was injustice. 

“Of course it’d still be an issue, just one that could be dealt with quicker, if at all. That’s why I aim to be one of the good ones. Which unfortunately means I don’t have to do much in order to be a decent one.” After he rambled on a while bit more, he took another sip of his cup before setting it down. “Robert Gale. From the Gale family.”

The Gale family were merchants, trading mostly expensive commodities. Gold, silver, copper, and iron. Mostly from the mines his family owned. His family were philanthropists, often buying land for their workers to live on in much more decent conditions. Operating on a far more efficient level against other kinds of lords and nobles.

“Pleasure to meet you, Vahli. Where do you hail from if you don’t mind me asking?”

[fillodalua]

“A handsome name for a handsome man.” The Gale family, though... That did ring a bell. Vahli may not have been in town for long, but it wasn’t hard to notice the family and their wares. His hands rested in his lap as they spoke, quietly glad that this visit wasn’t ending as terribly as it had started.

Ah, but the question of his origins... That was always a tricky answer. He could always be honest, but the last thing he wanted to do was cement his reputation as being a madman. No, it was a delicate art of lying. Knowing which countries existed at the time, and which ones weren’t closed off to the rest of the world. And then keeping up the lie for as long as he stayed, never forgetting the stories he crafted for himself.

It was a good thing he’s had plenty of practice.

“Would you believe me if I told you I was from the moon?” He paused for a moment before letting out a soft laugh. “Sorry, sorry. A terrible joke; My mother’s name is Selene, so a lot of my peers like to make it.” Vahli took a drink of his ale, pushing a few stray strands of hair behind his ear. “But I don’t know what country I originally hail from; My family is made of up travelers. Gypsies, drifters, whatever you may call us. Though my mother has said I was born in one of the eastern countries.”

[fillodalua]

lightinmismatchedeyes​:

“Indeed,” softly agreed the young woman as she stepped into view. “That is why the original tenants of this place were a family, at least according to the Kosmogony. Of course, everyone knows this family to be the Gods, as stated in the sacred text.” 

The priestess smile kindly at him and bowed. “Welcome to Ascencia.” She could feel this visitor wasn’t human. There was an aura to him that simply stood out too much.There were only a handful of species and races that had such presence to them. 

“What brings someone such as yourself here?”

As she could sense his inhuman aura, he could tell that she was...something more. Human by all appearances, but more than that as well. A holy woman, he guessed. Vahli returned the bow, finding it only polite. “A pleasure to be here. Though I will apologize for any ignorance; This is my first time visiting your country.”

The spirit stood up straight, idly straitening out his tunic as he did so. “Curiosity,” he freely admitted. “That, and wanderlust. I’ve always found it rather boring to remain in one place for too long.” Plus, with the world constantly changing, he wanted to see as much of it as he could. “I am Vahli Lua, son and spirit of the Moon."

[kingdom-of-mxginica]

“It was my pleasure!” Robert laughed. “I’m a man all for sticking it to asses! Not donkeys, but you understand what I mean.” It really was a pleasure for him. Not matter what class anyone came from, if they did not have any human decency, it excited him to put them in their place.

However, the intolerable ones where not of the working class, but those how oversaw the working class. Ones that didn’t even need the loan in the first place, just wanted some extra wealth to flaunt. People like that, pissed him off the most.

Sure, most of the people his family loaned were of the working class and he knows damn well they work hard to pay it back. Those, he had no problem with. It was these who had money, but just wanted someone else’s money to spend. Usually in taverns like this. It angered him.

His scowl returned soon after these thoughts came flooding in. “I need a drink.” He mumbled, flinging a gold coin on the bar. “I’ll take a pint of Dragon’s Blood.” He ordered before placing himself near the other. “Someone needs to keep them in line or else this kingdom would go to shit. As if it wasn’t already.” He said off to the side.

He gave the other a good look before a drink was served to him. “You know, you don’t look too familiar. You new here?”

[fillodalua]

His laughter joined the other’s, especially when he clarified his words. “Seems like you had some benefit from this as well.” What luck he managed to encounter a young man such as this. It seemed like honorable men were uncommon in this age. Or maybe it was just Vahli.

He tilted his head a bit when he noticed the look that appeared on the redhead’s face, glancing towards the barmaid. “Just an ale for me,” Vahli told her, handing over a gold coin as well. Might as well give himself a reason to stay. Especially now that this man had piqued his interest. Someone apparently quite unhappy with the state of his home... “If more people were like you, my good sir, I’m sure that it wouldn’t be an issue.”

His legs crossed as he relaxed in his seat, quietly thanking the server as his drink was given to him. The question brought a slight smile to the spirit’s face, taking a sip of the bitter drink before he answered. “You’re a sharp one, huh?” Vahli turned to look at him. “But you’re correct. I’m new in town. My name is Vahli Lua.”

[fillodalua]

“I must say, a man who can flirt while in chains is...admirable. I suppose.”

[kingdom-of-mxginica]

Robert just happened to be sitting near then place the harassment was going on. It was commonplace between fellow men, however when it was unwanted is where he interfered. And once he got wind of the other’s irritability, he knew the other was uncomfortable. Now was the time to step in. Luckily he’s only gotten a couple drinks in, so he was just like normal.

“What’s wrong with having long hair, hm? I can assure you that me and my friend here have much more luxurious hair than that rats nest you call a hairpiece.” He gave the other a look that said “play along”. It drew protests from the men however Robert just laughed boisterously before swiftly grabbing a staff from the nearby wall and slamming it hard onto the floor.

Now changing to a much more threatened tone, he growled. “My own father loaned you money, Gareth! And you too, Oliver! And the whole lot of ya!” He hissed, tapping the first man on the chest with his staff. “You claim to have no money now to pay back your debt, but yet I find you bastards here harassing the patrons. I warn you. I will not tell him if you all leave. Right. Now.”

He was met with jeers but eventually, the men dispersed from the tavern. After so, he put back the staff and apologized to the rest of the patrons. But then went to talk to the other. “Are you alright?”

[fillodalua]

Vahli blinked when he heard the stranger speak up, looking towards him with a bemused look. At least for a brief moment; It didn’t take much for him to understand what the red-haired man was getting at, openly chuckling at the insult to their hair. “I wouldn’t put the bar that low.” But it seemed to have the proper effect.

That, and the sudden mood shift. From teasing an jovial, to openly threatening the men who had been harassing the spirit with a staff. Far more direct! Though, admittedly, his rescuer had dirt on the men that Vahli did not. He would have hated to kill anyone when it could have been just as easy to chase them away.

Once they were gone, and the atmosphere of the tavern had relaxed, Vahli relaxed as well. “I am, thank you,” he assured the man, his hands resting on his table. “The most they had done was throw their words around. But I’m glad you jumped in like that.”

[fillodalua]

@the-great-tournament​

“Why must you be so rough?” He was annoyed more than he was offended, his arms crossed over his chest as he turned away from the men bothering him. Maybe he should have his hair short again... It seemed like letting it remain long was causing him problems. Namely with such small-minded idiots.

Or maybe it was his decision to stop by the bar. Curiosity of what the food would be like had instead becoming trying to deflect harassment while he ate. “I’ll give you lot one last chance to leave me be. And I hope you would; I’d hate to leave bloodstains to be cleaned up.”

Oh, bother. They were just laughing. Why don’t people ever listen to him?

[fillodalua]

@lightinmismatchedeyes​

He had to admit, the city seemed quite lovely. So lively, too... The main reason why he enjoyed it so much. And yet, here he was; Inside an empty church instead, taking a moment to relax from the bustling crowds outside. Mostly empty, at least. He could hear others wandering around, cleaning up and making sure the building looked presentable. At least, that was what Vahli assumed, anyways.

A hand trailed along the railing as he walked, taking in the room. The artwork and statues... “It really is beautiful in here, isn’t it?” He heard someone behind him, the spirit turning to smile at them. “I feel like I could spend an eternity in here. Though I suppose an eternity alone would be quite boring.”

[fillodalua]

Anybody want a starter?

[fillodalua]

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thelittlestdemon​:

“I would like that, very much.” Soc agreed.  If it were just the three of them, things probably would have turned out much more different than they had, but, she was still grateful for what she had now.

The star waved a hand “But enough about me, I want to know what you’ve been up to since I last saw you.  Been getting into trouble again I presume?”

“Me, getting into trouble? Sacara, my dearest sister.... Of course I have.” He chuckled at that, his hands resting in his lap. “Nothing too extreme, of course. Just a few pranks here and there. It seems that there’s still a few groups of humans that believe angels are beautiful beings.” Without a partner, Vahli had plenty of time to cause some chaos.

[fillodalua]

thelittlestdemon​:

“Well I’m glad to hear she’s finally enjoying herself.” Soc sighed as she finished off the last of her desert. Hearing how her mother missed her just as much the little star shrugged “I’m not sure when I’ll visit.  I’m actually not sure if I should really…”

Realizing what she said might be taken in the wrong direction Sacara quickly tried to explain herself “Not that I don’t love our mother, I just don’t want to run into anyone else from our family.  Especially father.  You know how upset he was when my engagement was called off.  I don’t really want to put up with that, especially from him.”

There was a brief moment of worry. Confusion and concern before she clarified her reasoning. And Vahli couldn’t blame her for wanting to avoid the rest of their family. He may care for his sisters, but they could be so cruel. Relentless in letting their hatred be known.

At the mention of Sacara’s father, though... His step-father, technically. Regardless, it brought a scowl to the moon spirit’s face. “Oh, yes... Him. He really could use an attitude adjustment.” Vahli sighed after a moment, a hand pushing his hair behind his ear. “Perhaps I can see if Mother could visit us instead. Imagine, just the three of us?”

[fillodalua]

[fillodalua]

thelittlestdemon‌:

Soc smiled at the compliment “And if all else fails, I suppose we can ask Prometheus to just make you a husband.”  She chuckled, taking another bite of cake.

At the mention of their sister Soc couldn’t help but laugh “Well she does have a point, even if Kit’s relationship didn’t last very long.”  But at least the rest of their family benefited from the disaster that was Kitara’s marriage by gaining one more beloved member.

“How is mother by the way?  It feels like so long since I’ve seen her.” she asked after they stopped laughing.

Now that was always an option. If he can’t find a husband, might as well get one made! It was a joke, of course. Piling on top of them laughing about how their temperamental sister married before the eldest ever did.

Ah, it was always nice to catch up like this. They should really go out more often. “Mother’s doing well. She’s been having fun with all of the different celestial events that have been happening.” He was still chuckling lightly, smile refusing to leave his face. “She does miss you, though. She’s actually been wondering when you’re going to be able to visit. Especially after I told her that you’ve become Ma’at’s apprentice.”

[fillodalua]

thelittlestdemon‌:

“Of course they’re good ideas.  I came up with them.” she giggled “But you don’t have to if you really don’t want to.  I don’t want you to feel awkward or forced to find a partner.”  Goodness knows she knew what that felt like.

She would have to check with Safire and see what days she was working.  It’d be ideal to go on a day that she was managing in case any of Shins’ customers tried to get a little uncomfortable.  

True, Shins had given all the staff instructions to always make sure that Soc wasn’t bothered, but Safire seemed to be the real deterrent.  Nothing said “mess with her and get your neck broke” like a giant woman who looked like she could punch through brick.  The bouncers were nice, and they tried, but they still had to look after the rest of the club as well.  Safire could focus on Soc more when she was manager that night.

“Only the best ideas from my smartest baby sister.” He took a quick sip of the tea he’d ordered earlier, humming softly for a moment. “But you’re right, Soc. It’s high time I’ve found a permanent partner. Either a fellow immortal, or someone I could make immortal.”

He lowered his cup to rest in his lap, smiling gently at her. “As much as I’ve loved being a free spirit, there’s something rather exhausting about losing one love after another. Mother’s been wondering when I’m going to settle down, too.” Suddenly, Vahli let out a laugh. “She was actually teasing me the other night about how even Kitara had found a partner before I did.”

[fillodalua]

thelittlestdemon‌:

“Well, maybe I could help you find someone?  We could go to one of Shins’ clubs and see if there’s anyone that catches your eye?  Or we could ask Safire if any of her coworkers are single?” she offered, noticing how melancholy her brother looked when discussing the topic.

She wanted to help, really.  Her brother deserved to be happy more so than the rest of their family.  With the exception of their mother of course.

“Maybe if we could find you a mortal who’s responsible enough to trust with immortality…?” she suggested.

It was hard not to feel comforted with her trying. Genuinely trying. And Vahli supposed that she was right; With how old he is, it was high time that he actually found a partner. Someone that he could actually spend eternity with, whether it be because they were already immortal, or because they were trustworthy enough to become immortal.

“Now that... All of those sound like good ideas. I really appreciate it, Soc.”