Back from the Battlefield

[Devon]

Devon rode into Talen'sul on his horse, stopping by the marketplace to pick up two sets of flowers and a gift for Teselia's family. After that he rode right away to her home, dismounting his horse he approached the door, cleared his throat nervously and knocked.

[Kender Bard]

It being in the day, the men were out busy working to bring in more income for the family. Winger was with the tutor that the family had managed to pay for him - that left the girls and Streak. There was a muffled shout in the house and the sound of two sets of feet heading for the door. Streak got there first - his name was not for nothing after all.

"Woah," he said, startling at the sight of Devon. "It's the knight! HEY SISSY IT'S THE KNIGHT! Come on in, knight-man."

[Devon]

Devon chuckled and entered the home since Streak had so enthusiastically encouraged him to do. "Nice to see you again, Streak if I'm not mistaken," he said. "You can call me Devon by the way. Oh since I showed up I brought this turkey for you and your family."

[Kender Bard]

"Food is always good," Streak laughed and took it from the knight. Teselia appeared, looking quite surprised still, and Tender followed in her wake, her eyes wide and dreamy.

"Devon, I didn't think you'd really come back," Teselia said by way of greeting.

[Devon]

"Uh well I had to leave for the battle so abruptly I just figured it wouldn't be a bad idea to come and see you again," he replied. "Oh I got these for you," Devon said handing over a bouquet of roses to Teselia. "And not to forget your lovely sister," the knight smiled and handed Tender a smaller bouquet of flowers.

[Kender Bard]

The size difference didn't phase the young girl, who took her flowers reverently and cooed over them, glowing with joy.

Teselia blushed and took her flowers as well. "Thank you," she murmured, and looked around for something to put them in. "Will you be staying for dinner?"

[Devon]

Devon smiled, glad that she was pleased with the flowers. "If you'll have me, I'd be glad to stay for dinner," he said.

[Kender Bard]

"Of course we will!" Tender nearly shouted in her joy. "Right Sissy?"

"Of course," she agreed with a faint smile. "Though I must remove myself from your presence in order to actually cook the dinner. I hope you don't mind."

[Devon]

"No I don't mind," Devon said. "I'm sure I can find something to do while you are in the kitchen. Streak may need a little company after all."

[Kender Bard]

"I get to see Raindrop tomorrow," Streak announced without an real prompting. Tender snickered quietly and he glowered at her.

"Rainy is his giiirrrl," she cooed.

[Devon]

Devon chuckled at Streak and Tender. "There is nothing wrong with having a special girl Streak," the knight commented.

[Kender Bard]

"She's just a friend," he said defensively.

"Then how come you want to spend more time with her than Teardrop?" Tender needled. Streak gave her a lofty look.

"Because obviously Tear is Winger's girl and I'm not going to ruffle his feathers," he huffed. Tender giggled.

[Devon]

Devon decided to change the subject before the sibling's banter led to bickering. "How has Talen'sul been in the time that I was away? Anything big happen?"

[Kender Bard]

"Well there's a ball going on right now!" Tender exclaimed, eyes lighting up. "Lady Fell is hosting it and all the nobles are there. Er, well, that can be there. Except the Melissans. But then, Lady Melissan has to take care of her baby I'm sure and Lord Melissan never bothers with these sorts of things."

[Devon]

"A ball," Devon murmured to himself. "That does sound exciting, I'm sure I could go, but I'm not exactly a Talen'sul noble. Still it may be worth checking out." Devon idly tapped his chin wondering if Teselia would want to go with him.