In The Santuary (Saph reunion thread)

[Kender Bard]

"A very unique angel," Cloud replied with a sly wink. "If there's someone in particular you wanted to convince, I'm more than willing to go with you and introduce myself, however."

[Northen Light36]

Teardrop grinned. "Just Raindrop, and Mum..." She looked thoughtful. "And some of the snobbier nobles from Maelstrom, though I can deal with them myself really. It's just the looks on their faces would be priceless."

"Oh yes," Saph agreed with a laugh. The pressence of Cloud and Teardrop was soothing to the ache of Flash's loss and he relaxed a little, for the moment.

[Kender Bard]

"Maelstrom," Cloud sighed with a roll of his eyes. "They never change, do they? You should see some of the freshly dead ones. Sometimes they can't believe that they're dead, Forces there and everything. No, there had to be some sort of mistake." He grinned. "I think Taed finds the disbelievers amusing."

[Northen Light36]

Teardrop and Saph laughed. "That does not surprise me," Teardrop commented. "Must be fun to watch though. Personally, I wouldn't dare try and tell Taed he'd made a mistake."

[Kender Bard]

"Taed's a lot nicer than you'd expect," Cloud replied. "Well, to the dead. He does seem a bit cold towards the living."

[Northen Light36]

Teardrop nodded thoughtfully. "That's good to know. And it makes sense, really. I expect most people are somewhat shaken or unsettled when their time comes."

Saph looked away, uncomfortable with this conversation. He knew his children meant nothing by it, but it was too soon after Flash's death for him to want to hear it. "Why don't we go find Luna and the four of us take a walk together?" Sighing, he added, "There's something I need to tell you girls."

Teardrop fell quiet, looking at her father in concern. "All right," she murmured. "I think Luna's in her little house at the moment."

[Kender Bard]

"Trying to keep an eye on her son," Cloud agreed.

Indeed, at Luna's home they spotted the young woman trying to get Nubilous to come out from under a table. "You are too old for this sort of horseplay," she told him firmly.

"Nu uh," he answered, grinning and scooted out of reach of her fingertips as she reached under again.

[Northen Light36]

Saph couldn't help but look at Cloud and smirk. He remembered his son playing the same game. "Oh dear," he annouced casually. "I was really hoping my grandson would be here to give me a hug and say hello. But it seems I'll have to do without. How sad."

[Kender Bard]

Nubilous scrambled out from under the table, running over to give Saph a hug. "Hi!" he greeted enthusiastically.

Luna blew out a long breath and walked over, giving Saph a tired smile. "Thanks."

Nubilous transferred his hug to Teardrop and Cloud in turn. "Hi Aunt Tear! Hi Uncle Angel!"

[Devon]

Xavier had arrived in the Sanctuary a short while ago, and after a brief search had found his wife. Focusing on her he teleported to her home, just inside the front door, eager to get a glimpse at his wife and son.

[Northen Light36]

Saph turned, startled, then managed a half smile for his son-in-law even as he cursed the other man's timing. "Hello, Xavier."

[Kender Bard]

"Dad!" Nubilous squealed, throwing himself at Xavier. Even Luna's face lit up and she went to embrace her husband.

"Huh, so I guess I finally get to meet you," Cloud remarked, smiling. He held out a hand. "I'm Luna's twin, Cloud."

[Devon]

Xavier caught Nubilous with a laugh, embracing his son and his wife. Still holding on to Nubilous he reached out with an arm and hugged Saph as well, happy to see more of his family safe and sound. Taking a moment he then shook hands with Cloud. "I'm Xavier, it is good to finally meet you, I've heard a lot about you."

[Kender Bard]

"It's good to meet you too," Cloud replied with a bright smile as shook hands. He leaned forward and gave Xavier a clap on the back as well. "I never thought I'd see the day when my dear sister's heart would thaw for anyone who wasn't family, but she seems very happy with you."

[Northen Light36]

Saph watched his son and son-in-law for a moment, then said softly, "Cloud, could you take your nephew for a walk, please?"