Summer Friendship|Aegestrom, Maelstrom

[Devon]

"Thank you," Lucid beamed, as he hugged Lya. Realizing what he was doing he quickly dropped his arms, cleared his throat and composed himself somewhat. "Sorry Your Majesty.." he said.

[Kender Bard]

Lya beamed, amused and pleased. "No need to apologize." She pat him on the head gently. "I think you're a very sweet boy."

"That he is," Cascata agreed with great pride.

Luminous just giggled quietly. After they'd finished dinner and dessert, she took Lucid by the hand and headed up the stairs. "Do you want to spend a little more time with me before bedtime?" she asked, tilting her head inquiringly. "I could read to you from my storybook."

[Devon]

"Sure," Lucid replied to her, allowing her to lead the way. "What kind of storybooks do you have Luminous?"

[Kender Bard]

"All kinds," she responded with a smile. "I have one of legends, and one filled with stories of and for princesses. There's a book that's full of holy stories. That sort of things. I'll let you pick the one you want to hear." She headed into her room and gestured towards the large pile of books.

[Devon]

Lucid looked over the pile of books, tapping his finger against his chin while he decided on one. Stopping, he stooped down, picked a book up and turned to face Luminous. "How about this one on legends?" he asked.

[Kender Bard]

"All right," Luminous agreed and went to sit on the edge of her bed, pulling Lucid to sit with her. She lay the book on her lap so that they could both enjoy the fine, rich illustrations within it. Luminous read in a clipped, studious voice that she'd developed from her tutors and training that was pleasant to listen to. As the night wore on, however, she began to slur and mumble and soon her eyes were drooping.

[Devon]

Lucid was sleepy, but nervousness was beating his tired feelings. Looking to Luminous he closed the book lightly and got up off off the bed. "Goodnight Princess Luminous," he said to her.