Saw a post, decided to draw the aasmir sisters of Basyn speaking it.
I love these two so much.
Ersi and Zanori both aasmir of Basyn, god of dreams. Ersi is the more naïve of the two taking on a brighter more positive outlook, she wears her heart on her sleeve and is swayed easily. Meanwhile Zanori, is the more jaded. She has had her trust crushed and destroyed when she became a fallen aasmir, but despite that she still tries to serve her god with her sister. Desperately trying to protect Ersi from any harm that might come her way.
I was made heavy half blade and half silk, difficult to forget but not easy for the mind to follow- Rupi Kaur
Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4 5 <- here
The dinner went fine. Elain was rigid next to Feyre watching as the others tried to mix with the people of Rask. Cassian had…words with Leona. Whether it was regarding Nesta or their shared experiences of being generals then royalty, Feyre did not know. The Rask royal family was not that sociable, but how could they be when Nesta’s relationship with the court of dreams was jagged. Luna had taken a particular liking to Azriel who in turn blushed at her… advances, but for most of the time Audrey and Luna remained quiet their eyes on the door. Nesta had not shown up and just as they were about to leave without doing any alliance negations Nesta sent a note saying to start without her and that she would be there as soon as she could.
Amren sipped from the wine glass saying, “You would think being a Princess would make her punctual.”
Luna’s head snapped toward her, she lowered her eyebrows glancing at Jonah who in turn bared his teeth and said to Amren, “She is not just any odd person, she is the crown princess, and she has territories and people more important than the likes of you and your court of dreams to attend to.”
Amren gave a snake-like smile, “Tell me, did Nesta force you to be here?”
He looked her up and down, “Every single person you see here is here out of their own choice those who didn’t want to come didn’t.” He mock looked around, “Do you see Clare or Eris here?”
Amren was about to answer back-
“Enough.” Audrey spoke up, her eyes venomous, “We should discuss the matter holding up the treaty negotiations before Nesta gets here.”
“Wait before Nesta-”
Audrey nodded at Luna who cut Feyre off saying, “For this alliance to proceed all the territories of Rask will need to sign, if even one of them don’t the alliance will not go forward. My territory, Jonah’s and Leona’s refuse to sign until you agree to one condition.” She lifted her chin.
Rhys and Feyre exchanged a look,
“We would like to hear it first.” Feyre was sure that Rhys would give them whatever they wanted if only to assure the safety of the humans.
They all braced themselves eyes on Luna but it was Jonah who said,
“We would like you to accept this cheque of 20,000 gold marks.”
They all froze and stared with wide eyes.
“Accept?” Feyre asked in shock.
“Why would you want us to accept it?” Rhys asked his tone suspicious.
Leona looked at him eyes lit with a raging fire, “because we want to go into this relationship without any debts with you. We wouldn’t want to give you another opportunity to demean us or our other family members.”
“What debt?” Cassian ground out.
“The debt that my older sister has to you. The debt that you taunt Nesta with whenever an opportunity presents itself.” Jonah replied.
Cassian and Jonah stared each other down.
Until Jonah dragged his head to Rhys, “Will you accept?”
Rhys had that far-away look in his eyes that suggested he was conversing with his inner circle. A long time after he replied, “Nesta Archeron‘s expenses weren’t that much when she was in our care therefore we will accept half of what you are offering.”
Audrey gave them all a soft smile, “We will look forward to our alliance with you.”
“Is that it then?” Cassian asked leaning back into his chair, “Are we allies now?”
“There will obviously be a formal ceremony, but yes since all territories will have signed by tonight… we are, I guess, allies.”
Heels clicked into the restaurant, “That quick and without me?”
Nesta’s family beamed at her, a grin splitting on Jonah’s face. One that had to been there even when his mate had held his hand.
Caroline gesture for a waiter to get another chair but Nesta shook her head.
“I thought I would be needed for alliance negotiations but since I am not then it would be best for me to leave with Luna and Auj.”
Luna and Audrey raised a brow.
“We seem to have to solve a blood feud or we’ll have another Romeo and Juliet on our hands. Clare’s already there.” She went to walk out, Luna and Audrey getting up when Feyre stopped them.
“I would like to speak with Nesta.”
Luna sized up the space between them.
Audrey asked, “alone?”
Feyre froze, what did they think she would do to her sister? Kidnap her?
“Not alone but not publicly either.”
Audrey nodded and jerked her chin at Luna, “You go.” Feyre nodded at Elain to come as well.
Confusion ruffled Nesta’s beautiful face, but nonetheless she led them out to the garden below.
Luna gestured for Elain to sit with her at a nearby table and ordered tea and coffee.
Nesta leaned against the post of the gazebo that gave shelter to the diners outside, which there were none of as all the customers chose to dine on the roof for the view.
“So, what’s this about?”
Feyre knew Nesta would hate it if she beat around the bush. So she just said, “I am obviously mad at you for leaving. And I know that I must have instigated it but… let bygones be bygones. Let’s start over.”
Feyre stepped closer to her. Nesta stepped back.
“No I don’t think we should.”
Feyre flinched, “Why?”
She turned back, leaning back onto the fencing of the gazebo looking at the small, quiet little town before them.
“Do you know what you’re asking me to do? You’re asking me for the sake of your own guilt to forget the bitter behaviour I have experienced from you and your family. To forget Clare’s grieving face” Feyre opened her mouth but Nesta turned and held up a finger. “I know you think you avenged her but stabbing the attor will not bring back the Beddor family or ease Clare’s torment no matter how much conciliation it gives you.”
“Nesta I admit I may have unknowingly hurt you-”
“Well then Feyre you must be really nave and foolish because the amount of people you have unknowingly hurt? Lucien for starters has been ‘unknowingly’”-she made quotation marks with her fingers-“mocked for getting close to new people. Mocked for giving themselves the name of ‘the band of exiles’, I mean come on hypocrisy at its finest, Feyre how much better is The Court of dreams?”
“Lucien, Nesta? You hate him!” Feyre exclaimed.
“Stop trying to change the subject.” She flicked a lock over her shoulder, “Do you not think you and your friends have a god complex? Even when it came to me. Your own sister. You thought that because Love healed you it would heal me. You made my decision for me. What if I died from it? Would come to my grave and ask me to start over.”
Nesta’s face was now scrunched up tears trying to force tares back her back to Feyre,
“You acted like it was a choice. Like my depression, PTSD, anorexia was all a choice like I could just,”-She snapped her fingers-“turn it off.”
Feyre started to shake her head profusely.
“Well I couldn’t. And worst of all I blamed myself. But not anymore.” She wiped her tears away and faced her, “From now on you are accountable for your own decisions. I am no longer holding myself responsible for your mistakes. I am done second guessing myself. I have learnt to live with my mistakes, so maybe instead of trying to ‘start over’ you should as well.”
Nesta walked out of the wards of the restaurant and winnowed away. Leaving a cold Feyre with tears slipping down her face. Luna came to her.
“Feyre the document has not been signed yet. If, after this you do not want to go ahead with the alliance then you have to tell me now.”
Feyre turned to her.
“That’s why Audrey sent you. Because she knew the Nesta would blow and you had to make sure I still agreed to the alliance.”
Luna offered no explanation.
“Well I still consent to this alliance. So you can save your breath.”
Luna nodded, “If you go back in please tell Audrey, Nesta and I have left.” Feyre nodded and went up to the roof with Elain.
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Two weeks after the dinner, Feyre was readying her gallery for classes when a flying letter burst in through the window. Before she could grab it the letter folded itself and spoke,
“To the high lady of Night,” a posh voice said, then Caroline’s voice started playing,
“Hello Feyre, I wondered if you would like to join me for a drink before I open my restaurant now. There is something I would like to discuss. If you do just touch the letter after my message if you don’t just tell the letter to leave.
Yours truly Caroline.”
Feyre looked taken aback.
“Ah, the talking transportation letters. They are apparently a habit of Raskians.” Ressina came out of the back room and put a hand on Feyre’s shoulder chuckling at her shocked face, “You should go. We have another hour till we open.”
Feyre considered glancing at the clock. Then nodded.
She touched the letter. In what seemed like a mist travelling through the folds of the world, a sound much like a deafening howling wind Feyre was transported and now standing on the street in front of the restaurant.
She looked around, the letter was nowhere to be seen. People were busy in the street market behind her. She gathered herself and walked up to the rooftop part.
Caroline was there admiring the view. She stood up to greet her.
“Hello.”
Feyre smiled and said, “I am really sorry Caroline but this must be quick I have to open my gallery for classes soon.”
She gestured for her to sit, “Of course, I also have to open, and this will only take a few minutes.” She looked at Feyre’s face, “You have something on your mind.”
She bit her lip, “It was just… Jonah, your mate, he’s my brother and Clare’s alive… this is all so confusing. It’s just that when I find out how they… how do you think I will feel?”
Feyre winced, “Ugh, I sound so pathetic.”
Caroline smiled, “No, it’s fine. I am sorry though Feyre. I don’t really know how you will feel. I can tell you though that Clare’s story is much less complicated than Jonah’s, funnily enough. He is very protective of Nesta. So I do apologize for his behaviour.”
Feyre shook her head, “He loves her deeply. And I hurt her, his behaviour is normal. Anyway what would you like to discuss.”
Feyre sipped from the glass of coffee.
Caroline glanced at the clock, “Um, there is little time so,” She pulled a gold invite towards her and handed it to Feyre, “It is mine and Jonah’s anniversary next week. So I would like to invite you to the party we’re holding.”
Feyre accepted it, “Do you think Nesta will want me there?”
She waved a hand, “Nesta will not mind, just don’t mention any of the words you exchanged and Nesta won’t get triggered.”
“You all seem really close.”
“Oh we are. All of us. Leona, Clare, Luna and Audrey stick with her, Nesta’s mine and my brother’s partner in crime. Ollie and Ash love her like crazy, they have shopping sprees together. Honestly we are a really big group. You will meet the whole family next week if you come. Are you… planning to?”
Feyre nodded, “Yes. I intend on making the relationship with my sister stronger.”
Caroline smiled and then stood up, “Sorry Feyre I have to get to the kitchen. Feel free to stay here and finish your coffee.” She downed her own. Then stopped and turned back.
“Just a heads up, Nesta and Leo…Leona, Luna and Audrey will be coming in the next few days.”
“Why?” Feyre asked tearing her eyes away from the invitation.
“It’s tradition for Rask to give a gift to you after the alliance has been finalized.
“Do we give-”
“No, no. Just a heads-up, anyway bye see you next week.”
“You too.” She sipped from her cup admiring the place Nesta now called home. She glanced at the clock. She had to go back in the next five minutes if she wanted to be on time. She didn’t know if she should be dreading or celebrating the invitation she was now holding.
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This was such a long one. Sorry for the lateness, life got in the way. Up next: The party, an introduction the first love in Nesta's life and a distraught Nesta seeking Azriel's help.
Now that’s a dish you won’t find anywhere except Yunnan. Erkuai is a typical Yunnan delicacy, made from cooked rice that’s been pressed into a cake. Cut into strips of various thickness, it becomes ersi. The texture is super chewy and awesome! Here it is topped with ground pork and a bunch of pickled vegetables. Yum!
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