The inner sanctums

[jeff]

sit quietly with me here in this peaceful place, forget your worries. Meditate peacefully, undisurbed...

He sits quietly by himself, taking deep breaths, reapeating his mantra in his mind energy...exctacy... He smiles and feels revived during his meditation, feeling his thoughs disappear and his worries dissolved in the peace he now felt. My inner sanctum

[Tylendell]

*watches Jeff quietly while he meditates and chuckles* Typical of Jeff. *tip toes towards him* BOO! <<Sorry! Rotfl. I'm disturbing the peace.>>

[jeff]

"GAh!" he is startled, but smiles and goes back into meditation. "why not join me in the peace?"

[Tylendell]

Hmm. Alright. I'll try. *sits down, closes his eyes and try to remain still*

[Soldier of God]

(walks up to them)
Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you. But may I join you guys in your area of peace and bliss?

[Tylendell]

*opens one eye and peers at Neo Clydus.* Sure. Go ahead. Plenty of space here.

[jeff]

*resting against a tree, he breathes deeply and feels relaxed* no worries here, just sit and relax...

[jeff]

*sitting cross legged, he sighs and stands up* time for a peaceful walk...

[Soldier of God]

Would you mind if I walked with you? The air here is so clean and pure. I feel alive and free.

[Tylendell]

*quickly jumps on his feet* I'm coming too. ^^
Where are we going?

[jeff]

huh? WELL... I was just going to hike it around that lake over there. Find a nice spot and sit under a tree. It's a beutiful day and the sun will set over the mountains. a fiery red sky tonight. Sure, you guys can come along. I'll grab some food for us to eat along the way. I'm hungry!

[Tylendell]

Ok! ^^ Shady spots are good. It's getting stuffy in here. Does anybody want to try vegemite sandwich? I personally hate it, but you guys might like it. *makes a face*

[Soldier of God]

No thank you. All that I desire is the shade, the rest, and good company. A peaceful area is a place I have not seen or been in for a very long time.

[jeff]

"Aright then" he picks up a backpack. "We should go before he sun sets" He heads for the door and holds it open for everyone. "Smell the air. so fresh.ahh"

[Tylendell]

*shrugs* Ok. Suit yourselves. *Strides out of the door, stretches in the sunlight and takes a deeo breath* Yea, that feels great.

[Soldier of God]

(walks out the door)
We will be back by sundown that is good.
(breathes in deep)
The air is so pure out here. This walk is gonna be good, and just what I need.

[BrokenWings_Sene]

watches Ceo Clydus walk out door
goes inside and looks around
"everything so peaceful, wow"

[frank]

*frank, who has been floating under a nearby tree has been watching all of this. And as he is about to to leave with Shoden, he spies brokenwinged_angel enter. He is thinking, "should I go forward, introduce myself, and tell this newcomer that this place has been deserted for some months now?" Decides yes.

*Goes inside after knocking on the door so the stranger won't be alarmed. "Yes, this is a very peaceful place. Or so it can be.

"My name be frank, the Warlock & the Wordsmith.

"The dragon beast out yonder is mine companion named Shoden

"Might we be so bold as to inquire of thine own name, and thy purpose here?"

*frank gives the stranger a low courteous bow, as to a stranger, but well-met*

[BrokenWings_Sene]

brokenwinged_angel looks at frank and says " hello frank my name is brokenwinged_angel worrior angel of the first heaven. my mortal name also starts with a B. "
*frank looks at her bewildered. ans given a smile *

[frank]

*frank looks at brokenwinged_angel with some surprise. For it does not seem that one so gentle of a manner, may in fact be a warrior*

He says, "It is my pleasure to meet you fair, brokenwinged_angel. And if I may be so bold as to inquire how it is that you are an angel, and a warrior. And of this first heaven, I would also know, but fear that I am being over-bold with so many questions."

Would'st care to sit with me and share a meager lunch of wine and bread and cheese? There is enough for two, and in truth, I would welcome company." *frank motions to a comfortable bench, awaiting brokenwinged_angel's reply*

[BrokenWings_Sene]

*sit down then thinks for a minute on how to explain to frank about her self "Long ago angels are born either from an egg or from a fruit from a tree then when they hatch or are ripe we a sent to god where he graces us and then through time we devople abilties and magic and depending on what kind they are we either help or protect heaven and earth. beacuse of my worrior magic I was to help protect heaven and earth." after finishes explaining to frank he then sit there queitly as he tries to sort out what brokenwinged_angel explained.

[frank]

*frank has been listening very carefully and now he knows why he wanted to meet this angel* "Tell me then, brokenwinged_angel, of some of your warrior skills and of some of your magic skills. If that is not asking for too much.

"And how is it that you protect heaven and earth?

"If that is something which you can share with me?"

[BrokenWings_Sene]

*wonders if she should tell frank any more or start to walk away* "you ask a lot for a warlock/wordsmith you know whys that."
*frank chuclkles and starts to explain.*

[frank]

*frank looks at brokenwinged_angel with something close to regret upon his face. He see she has become uncomfortable and suspects he may, indeed, have asked too much, too quickly.*

"brokenwinged_angel, stay thee thy flight, and hear my apology. For, in truth, it seems I may have asked too much, too quickly, and perhaps out of turn.

"To give thee any discomfort was not my intent, and if it so appeared, this humble mage begs to be forgiven.

"I seek but the truth, wher'ere I wander. And truth to tell, your history intrigued me so that I wished to know all there was of you and how you came and your purpose here in the one telling.

"I pray thee, forgive this unwise soul and talk to me of what you will.

"Or ask of me what you will.

"I would be as pleased to share such treasures as are my life with you, as I would hope you may find an equally generous soul as befits your name.

*frank reaches into his cape, withdraws his hand and his fingers are gently curled as if holding something. He extends his hand to brokenwinged_angel and says*

"If I may, and if you will, allow me to betoken thee with a small gift of my appreciation for your company. Hold out your hand now, with the palm up."

*brokenwinged_angel looks at frank in surprise and is almost not believing what he is doing. But slowly she extends her arm and holds out her palm to receive frank's gift. Slowly, and ever so gently, frank opens his palm over hers, and places into brokenwinged_angel's delicate palm a crystal, shaped like a tear. Completely transparent but brilliant with the rays of light which it shoots out and warm, it nestles in her palm. And in the center there is like a tiny tear-shaped bubble, but a bubble of air partly filled with a tear from one of frank's favorite sprites.*

"A gift to you, freely given, freely accepted, it is my hope that you will cherish it for the beauty of itself."

*frank looks slightly away, to let brokenwinged_angel decide what she wants to do. Depart with tear, or spend a pleasant moment or two with frank.*"

[BrokenWings_Sene]

looks at the gift that was given to her she stars at it then tries to think off how to thank frank then she gets an idea. "if its the truth you seek frank then feel free to ask m ebut there might be some things Alitte difficult to explain." Now smiling brokenwinged_angel Waits for franks replay

[frank]

*frank, seeing brokenwinged_angel's smile, is warmed with the glow which now surrounds her. frank is pleased, indeed, that such a small token could bring such a smile*

He says, "I will accept whatever answers you choose to give, for I know they will, in fact, be truth. And as for difficulty, well I am patient as I hope you are, and perhaps with this accord, we may come to learn all that we may wish to know.

"Thank you for accepting my small gift. Guard it well and perhaps, if there ever be the need, the sprite whose lonely tear lies within, may come to do thy bidding.

"I would know of thy name. From whence came such a name, and does it signify an important thing?"

*frank turns so he may look full into the eyes of brokenwinged_angel, and so she may see that his are sparkling clear, like hers, without a doubtful glance.*

[BrokenWings_Sene]

turns her head too look at the sunset and says "this place is really peaceful.... too peaceful"

[frank]

*Again frank senses that brokenwinged_angel is seing or hearn something which he cannot.*

"You seem troubled by the peace and quiet which does abound, brokenwinged_angel. Tell me of thy misgivings, if indeed, they are?"

[BrokenWings_Sene]

"well its just..." tring to explain " We you see living with my 'family' nothing is ever quiet, so through the years I guess I got use to it even though some peace and quiet would be nice. But with all this quiet its a bit unusal."

[frank]

"This is a very quiet place, and I'm not sure of it's history. But it doesn't "feel" so bad. Just unusual, for the lack of birds, and rustlings, and such forest creatures.

"Would you like me to call my woodland creatures, and my sprites, and elves, and all such magick folk that they may provide some pleasant tune?

"And you still have to tell me of your name." Would you, please?

[BrokenWings_Sene]

"Can you really summon wood land creatures?" *interested again*

[frank]

"Indeed I can, and for you I will." *frank is still very puzzled at the way brokenwinged_angel is unpredictable from one moment to the next. He reaches into his cape and brings out a very small, bamboo flute.

*Three notes he plays. High and piercing sharp and unlike any sound of music on this earth. "Tis like the sound of the very stars in this great Universe.*

*The flute has vanished, quickly put away and in the distance, far far off a a rustling faint and gentle. And with the rustle a fair wind blows carying the scented smoke of jasmine, myrhh, and sandalwood.*

*Then mysteriously appear an uncountable quantity of sparkling motes of faerie dust. And as though playing, the motes circle round them both.

*With that done, a tiny faerie does appear and hovers close to frank* She asks, "You called, frank dear? It has been so long since you were here. You have been missed. And with companion too, I see. the King and Queen sent me ahead to tell thee of their presence coming*

*And with that said, there enters into the glade every nymph and sprite and faeries, too, born of the woods. And elves, and imps, and every manner of magickal creature that counts frank as friend.*

*Tiny silver bells start tinkling, and angels come some with their harps, some with their lutes, but all a grand procession make as they pass before frank and brokenwinged_angel to let him see and hear that all are here save two*

*The final figures show themselves as magickally they appear, seeming from thin air.*

"Welcome, once again, dear frank. And tell us of your friend. frank has bowed with deep respect to his dear friends King Jarok and Queen Marchina."

*frank takes them by their hands to stand close by his side as he would offer introduction. * " My dearest King & Queen, this is a stranger, though well-met, who I find puzzling strange. She is an angel warrior with name of brokenwinged_angel. I thought we all might enjoy each other's company and truth to tell, I was eager that she know of you and my woodland friends so dear."

brokenwinged_angel, these are my derest friends, King Jarok & his Queen Marchina. It would please me greatly if you would know each other"

*frank waits for brokenwinged_angel who has been watching the emergence of all these folk, with some surprise.*

[BrokenWings_Sene]

"so many of them."

[frank]

"Indeed, and still more, should we need. The King asks of frank, "will she tell us of herself? Or is her privacy so great?"

*frank looks at brokenwinged_angel and asks,* "They would know of thee. Anything at all that you would wish to share. Please, all of you, sit here by my side and we'll have a meal, some drink, and pleasant talk."

*There appears a carpet grand, frank motions for all to sit, brokenwinged_angel to the one side of him. the King &Queen to the other.* Plates with food appear and goblets of wine are served.*

"My friends,let us enjoy this time.

[BrokenWings_Sene]

*sitting down a bit unconfortable by the crowd*

*thinks of what to say* "what would you like to know?" *asking the King setting on the other side of frank*

[frank]

*frank notices that brokenwinged_angel seems uncomfortable by all the folk. He waves a casual wave of thanks to all, and all but one disappears. that one being franks favorite faerie angel, with golden sparkling wings. she comes to light upon his shoulder.*

*King Jarok looks at brokenwinged_angel and tells her,* "We would simply know of thy name, and how you came to be named such. Does the name suit you?"

frank is pleased to see that brokenwinged_angel is more comfortable now. And he lays out paltes with food of breead and cheese and goblets of wine and water, and passes some to each of his guests.*

[BrokenWings_Sene]

*trys to figure out how to explain the Kings Easy but diffucult Questions.*
"My name" she begins "is Brokenwinged_angel, And the reson my name is so, Is because of the great war between Heaven and earth some years ago."

[frank]

"We would like to hear about this great war, if you don't mind."

*frank encourages brokenwinged_angel with a gesture an a smile.*

[BrokenWings_Sene]

"It happen in my past Life so I wonld remember much really. But it was when many angel fell from heaven"

*now looking down at her hands that held a cup to drink*
*Looks up again*

[frank]

*frank looks at brokenwinged_angel with a puzzled look. Trying to figure some things out.*

"And are you one of these angels that fell from heaven during that war?"

[BrokenWings_Sene]

"no, I was one of angels who tried to defend heaven"

[frank]

*frank looks at BrokenWings almost sadly*

"And is this why you are called "BrokenWings_Sene? Because you can never return or because your wings were broken trying to defend heaven?"

[BrokenWings_Sene]

"Its not all bad at least I got to make some friends here on Earth. "
*gives a smile*

[frank]

Yes, that's very true. I think you have more friends here than you know, BrokenWings. From what I see and from what I hear, you are very well-liked.

And Sarah likes you, also. And that is very curious. Because she has never cared for anyone but me.

*Sarah flies off frank's shoulder and is turning a pretty pink.*







You are terrible dear frank, to tell my secrets away like that. I really don't know what I'm going to do with you.

*Sarah tries to cover her face, but her hands are so, so tiny, it only makes her blush the more.*

Why don't you ask BrokenWings if she would mind if you could perch upon he shoulder, the way you do on mine? Ask her.

Oh, BrokenWings, that would be such a nice thing for you to let me perch upon your shoulder. Would you mind?

[BrokenWings_Sene]

"I don't mind."
Lets Sarah perch on her shoulder.

[frank]

Oh, thank you, BrokenWings. Sometimes I think that meanie old warlock is trying to keep me prisoner. This is so exciting, I don't know what to do.

*Sarah has turned beet-red being so pleased that BroknWings will let her sit on
her shoulder, that her little wings are beating frantically, sending sparkling motes of light everywhere. *

I'm glad you're pleased, Sarah, but I really do wish you'd stop sticking your tongue out at me, like that. It really isn't very angel-like.

Tell me, BrokenWings, did you live in this heaven and can you describe it? Ot is your purpose here, on Earth, the important thing right now?

[BrokenWings_Sene]

'always with the hard question huh frank"

*sighs and closes her eyes and trys to think*

("Heaven, Heaven, Heaven, Heaven, Heaven, Heaven, Heaven, Heaven, Heven. haven. UMMMmm...................")

*when she can't think of anything to say she goes dumbstruck*

[frank]

dear frank, now see what you've done! poor BrokenWings is in a trance or something. really, dear frank, why do you pester people with so many questions all the time? why don't you just enjoy them? the people, that is.

besides, you know if you really wanted to know, you could tap into her mind, or ask me.

please, dear BrokenWings, come out of your trance now. I promise dear frank will behave himself. Even if I have to transform into full size and sit on him. That might not be a bad idea, after all. :oops:

*Sarah flies off BrokenWings' shoulder and fans her face with her little wings and says a magick prayer to bring her basck to this world.*

I'm sorry, My BrokenWings, I promise--no more difficult questions like that. I was just trying to get to know you a little better, that's all.