Understand what we don't know
This might pass
This might last
This may grow
Easy come and easy go
Easy left me a long time ago
“Pendulum’ - Pearl Jam
The bed had been in storage, an easily collapsible cot he kept just in case. A heavy coating of dust made him sneeze as he pulled it out. A mental note to pull out some of the rags from under the kitchen cabinets and wipe it down. How long since he had last used it? Eons. In a time before, when he was still around and they actually had guests. He made friends so easily... K’aili, not so much.
He could hear his guest upstairs, the clank of a teacup. She’d been so delighted with his tea, it made his cheeks flush. The warm sensation was nearly alien, he had to remove his gloves for a second to touch his face to make sure it was real.
The cot creaked heavily, springs groaning in protest as he opened it up and locked it in place. Setting it against the wall, he left it there for a moment to grab the edge of his desk and drag it outside the room. It was going to be bare bones for now, just the cot and the dresser. He could, perhaps, find a small table for her and a vase to fill with fresh cut flowers from the garden.
She liked Kyanite. The same hue as her pale blue skin. Surely she’d be fine with the blue daisies, then. He tucked this thought away for later. There was so much to do suddenly, so he picked up the quill and parchment and began jotting down a list. Find her some towels of her own to use, a small table, perhaps a bookshelf if she wanted one.
He paused, the quill against the parchment still so it stained with a growing inky black blot. He was putting too much thought into this. She was only a temporary guest. Staying long enough for him to craft her grimoire. Then she’d be gone.
➥ What is your character’s full name?: K’aili Vekoset, aka Kai’li Garanjy and K’aili Tia.
➥ When were they born?: 18th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon
➥ Do they have any brothers or sisters?: 3 half brothers, 7 half sisters.
➥ What kind of eyes do they have?: Very pale grey eyes. Almost appear white.
➥ What kind of hair do they have?: Shoulder length white hair with red highlights.
➥ What is their complexion like?: Very suntanned.
➥ What body type are they?: Slender, a bit soft as he doesn’t really work out often.
➥ What is listening to their voice like?: A deep baritone with a slight growl when he’s emphasizing something.
➥ What do they hate most about themselves?: His laugh. He feels like it’s obnoxious.
➥ Do they have a favorite quote?: “An elixir a day keeps the physician away.”
➥ What sort of music do they enjoy?: He loves the sound of a cello.
➥ Have/would they ever cheat(ed) on a partner?: No, he’d never cheat.
➥ Have they been cheated on by a partner?: No. Even though he was suspicious of his husband at one point, he discovered that Niek’ral has never cheated on him.
➥ Have they ever lost someone close to them?: His half brother, who died under suspicious circumstances.
➥ What is their favorite sound?: The sound of an incoming storm.
➥ Are they judgmental of others?: Generally, no.
➥ Have they ever been drunk?: Oh yes. And the ensuing hangover got him to try developing a remedy elixir.
➥ What are they like when they stay up all night?: Red eyed and loopy.
➥ Have they ever been arrested?: No.
➥ What evokes strong memories for them?: The scent of warm vanilla.
➥ What do they do on rainy days?: Open the curtains, and work near the windows.
➥ What religion are they?: He worships Nymeia, the Spinner.
➥ What word do they overuse the most?: Interesting.
➥ What do they wear to bed?: Usually he wears just a pair of sleeping pants, sometimes nothing at all.
➥ Do they have any tattoos or piercings?: His ears are pierced. He has no other markings or tattoos.
➥ What type of clothing are they most comfortable in?: He likes flowing robes and shirts.
➥ What is their most disliked food?: He doesn’t like things that have a slimy consistency.
➥ Do they have any enemies?: Not that he knows of.
➥ What does their writing look like?: A nearly illegible scribble unless he takes the time to deliberately write slowly.
➥ What disgusts them?: Dishonesty.
@varae-ver-you-are, the funny thing is K’aili is actually half moon keeper, too. it was a scandalous affair though, and she gave him up to be raised by the Sun Seekers since he looked more like his father. He was just asked to leave the tribe when he was old enough to take care of himself. He was tolerated, not really ever welcome there.
