MIna's Request
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:04 pmBackstory: A few months ago, while decorating their Christmas tree, Little Ari and Gilan came across a strange, small being named Mina. Gilan thought she might be one of the wee people and was immediately suspicious; especially when he found that she could speak Elvish like him! She seemed very attached to her large ball toy, and they saw her speaking to it often. And one day, they noticed that she was a little furrier than they remembered. She wasn't a small, small girl, but rather some sort of tiny cat or fox! (she hasn't told them which) Gilan, being a paladin, was inclined to destroy her for being unnatural, but she was just too adorable and didn't seem to be hurting anyone. So he let her live. The two of them have become very good friends. But she's still been very secretive about her background and intentions. Until...
(speaking in Elvish... mostly...)
Gilan: Finally, a moment to myself. I can finally try my hand at Little Ari's strange stringed instrument. I hope she doesn't mind I borrowed it.
Gilan: Hm?
Mina: (surprised) *meep!*
Gilan: Little Mina, what are you doing over there? You don't need to be afraid, I won't hurt you. Come up on the bed...
Mina: (hesitant, yet determined) Ah...um... Oniisan? I heard the human discussing her upcoming trip for this weekend. She says that she's going to bring you and leave Little Ari and I behind...
Gilan: (laughing) Yes, the woman thought I needed a break.
Mina: I'm sorry, Oniisan, I wouldn't have brought it up if it wasn't important.
Gilan: Hm?
Mina: You're going to meet someone very special to me this weekend. The human knows this. However, she thought that Little Ari would get jealous. Which is why she's taking you.
Mina: Oniisan, this person is very, very important to me. I know that you have accepted me for what I am. But I would be very sad if you hurt her. Please, Oniisan, I beg you.
Mina: (solemnly) Be good to her, Oniisan...
Gilan: Fear not, Little Mina. By my sword, I promise to treat any friend of yours well...
Later...
(in another language)
Mina: It is done, master. I have gotten the paladin to swear an oath that you will come to no harm.
Unknown voice: Excellent work, Mina. Continue the preparations for my materialization.
Mina: Of course, master. What the paladin will see this weekend with only be a shell of your former glory. Rest assured that I will see you restored to your true form before the passing of another moon.
Unknown voice: Yes. I am counting on you, my apprentice.
(speaking in Elvish... mostly...)
Gilan: Finally, a moment to myself. I can finally try my hand at Little Ari's strange stringed instrument. I hope she doesn't mind I borrowed it.
Gilan: Hm?
Mina: (surprised) *meep!*
Gilan: Little Mina, what are you doing over there? You don't need to be afraid, I won't hurt you. Come up on the bed...
Mina: (hesitant, yet determined) Ah...um... Oniisan? I heard the human discussing her upcoming trip for this weekend. She says that she's going to bring you and leave Little Ari and I behind...
Gilan: (laughing) Yes, the woman thought I needed a break.
Mina: I'm sorry, Oniisan, I wouldn't have brought it up if it wasn't important.
Gilan: Hm?
Mina: You're going to meet someone very special to me this weekend. The human knows this. However, she thought that Little Ari would get jealous. Which is why she's taking you.
Mina: Oniisan, this person is very, very important to me. I know that you have accepted me for what I am. But I would be very sad if you hurt her. Please, Oniisan, I beg you.
Mina: (solemnly) Be good to her, Oniisan...
Gilan: Fear not, Little Mina. By my sword, I promise to treat any friend of yours well...
Later...
(in another language)
Mina: It is done, master. I have gotten the paladin to swear an oath that you will come to no harm.
Unknown voice: Excellent work, Mina. Continue the preparations for my materialization.
Mina: Of course, master. What the paladin will see this weekend with only be a shell of your former glory. Rest assured that I will see you restored to your true form before the passing of another moon.
Unknown voice: Yes. I am counting on you, my apprentice.