Date: Fri, 27 Oct 1995 21:53:18 -0400 From: Eveshka Subject: "Oh boy..." - Sam Beckett, Quantum Leap [Oh boy... put this in your timeline!] --This was totally unexpected... -I- was left as flat-footed as I expect you will be after reading this!-- :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chamber of the Egg Somehow this room seems level while the rest of Blue Mountain is at a disturbing angle. Somehow the damage that has wracked the very foundation seems faultered before it hit this room. But it's only an illusion created by the tilted form of the large stone Egg floating in the center, twisting just a bit off its axis. Obviously the pillars here, majestic once perhaps, have crumbled and split. Obviously the walls here, once smooth, are riddled with curls just like on the Egg, as though this room was once part of the Egg, as though the Egg is inside itself. And you with it.Despite the dizzying effect there is obviously one way 'out' of the room, back into the more tangible halls of the Mountain. Another opening seems to lead northeast. Contents: Sar Egg Obvious exits: Western Hall You are looked at by Sar. Eveshka The sudden desire to know what Eveshka looks like overtakes you, and you gaze at her. Sharp grey eyes meet yours, and you sense a keen intelligence behind them.Her mouth is small, not smiling, but still friendly. Her high cheekbones are offset by her ears, which sweep up and to the back. A single silver feather earring follows the line of each ear. Silvery-blue hair is pulled back from her face, and is fastened with a single gold and emerald comb. A single strand hangs before her right ear, and it curls gracefully. Eveshka's neck is slender, and she wears a plain blue velvet band for a necklace. Her blue velvet bodysuit is quite formfitting, and you decide that Eveshka is in fairly good shape. A black skirt (if you can allow yourself to call it such, as it has more than three splits all the way up) flows about her long shapely legs. Those legs are uncovered, and her feet have simple leather shoes, laced by ribbons to her knees. She smiles briefly, and her face changes...her eyes fill with light, and they shine. She rarely speaks, choosing to send her thoughts instead. When she does speak, her voice is as soft as feathers falling lightly on bells. Her singing voice, in contrast, is as strong as crystal chimes. Eveshka is looking at Egg, but turns when you enter. Eveshka smiles. ** Hello... How are you? ** Sar is poised and in control as always, though _you_ might sense the tenseness about him. "She has returned." Eveshka tilts her head, gliding near. ** What is it? ** Sar frowns faintly. "Nothing. She is unharmed." Sar glares briefly at the Egg. "And still as stubborn." Eveshka nods, hiding a smile. ** I am glad she is returned safely.... ** Sar says "She has not learned, at all." Eveshka nods slowly. ** What has she not learned, love? ** Sar shakes his head, irritably. "It does not matter. She will, yet." Eveshka kisses you lightly. ** And you love her... it worries you greatly... ** Sar touches your cheek in a brief caress. "I do. And she does." Eveshka smiles. ** No-one ever said it would be easy... but love we do. ** Eveshka reaches to you, offering her hand. Sar accepts the hand, and pulls you closer. "I wonder, at times, if I have made the right choices." Eveshka glides close. ** We all do, my love... but I know I cannot change what I have done... I change what I -was- ** Sar touches a finger to the underside of your chin. "And what were you, then?" Eveshka looks at you, her eyes looking softly to yours. ** Lost. ** Sar starts to reply, then just touches his lips lightly to yours instead. Reevol says "I am the very model of a Glider individual / I master every Chosen skill, spiritual or physical / I engage in each and ev'ry little ritual / like watching Egg and riding birds and making Winnie mis'rable..." Eveshka kisses a bit surprisedly in responce. Eveshka hugs you close, resting her head on your shoulder. ** ...my love... ** Sar murmurs, wryly. "My dear, do not ask Winnowill for another child to add to this." Eveshka kisses your neck. ** I won't.... but we can dream, can't we? ** Sar floats lightly into the air, still holding you close. "In a way, it is better. To have it done." Eveshka holds you, her face buried in your neck. ** Oh? ** She kisses lightly. Q says "Now is that time of year when the Grim Reaper meets Miles Standish, and death's-head pumpkins pop up all over everywhere...." Sar murmurs, "Yes." He does not elaborate, put strokes your hair gently, floating near the Egg. Eveshka hugs you close. She rests her cheek against yours, kissing your ear softly as she sends. Sar locksends ** I wish I could return your feelings the way you deserve, Eveshka. ** Eveshka hugs you again. You locksend ** I deserve nothing, my love. ** to Sar. Sar smiles faintly, and sinks down to the ground once more. "You are mistaken." Eveshka looks at you. ** I am? ** Sar takes your hand, leading you over to one of the seats. Sitting down, he indicates for you to do the same. Eveshka sits beside you, her eyes searching your face. Sar says "It is a curious custom, from the outside, but perhaps not so different from what used to be, here. A long time ago.." Eveshka nods, listening intently. ** Go on... ** Sar regards your hand, closing his own over it. "Some choose to have only one lover. For the rest of their lives. Which is shorter than ours, but still.. it is a special commitment." Eveshka nods, biting her lip. ** Like a mate for life? ** She thinks she's grasped this concept, but isn't sure. Sar smiles faintly. "Yes. That is what they call it. A lifemate. A word without content to our kind, perhaps, but still.. Would you share this with me?" Eveshka blinks, her eyes going round. Her lower lip trembles slightly, and she bursts into a sunny grin. ** Oh yes!!! ** Sar smiles again, the warmth touching his eyes for a moment. Then he pulls you close again, holding you. Eveshka hugs you tightly, trying not to overwhelm you with sendings of joy and love. Sar says, quietly. "I will share your quarters, if you accept." Eveshka smiles widely. ** I would be - honoured... ** +family sar Sar's father is unknown and his mother is unknown. He has no brothers and no sisters. He has Recognized Ember, and is lifemated to Eveshka. His cubs are called Liri and Goldfire. +family vka Eveshka's father is Valdir (biological), Azeure (adopted) and her mother is Ktai (biological), Alorn (Soul-mother). She has no brothers and no sisters. She has not yet Recognized, and is lifemated to Sar. She has no cubs. Sar is quiet, contemplating. Eveshka kisses you lightly. ** Are you all right? ** [Call-wasted, Sar had to log off.] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::