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10 Dec 2015
1 AM RST
Since losing control over the Tower of Earth, Ahni could no longer use the Earth elementals for upkeep on (and general operation of) the jungle treehouse. She couldn't let the jungle die -- mostly because the loss of so much energy would likely kill her -- but also because tea parties were the best! So after moving all of her belongings back into the Seraphim House and saying goodnight to Bob, she went back to the created rainforest.
"...Now, how am I to operate the platform without the elementals?" The little half-elf stood in front of the sign indicating all except Anubis were welcome to the jungle tea party, skinny fingers scritch-scratching at her head. Carbuncle looked up at his master curiously, triple tails flicking. He had no answers, leaving Ahni to ponder this new mystery by herself.
Eventually, after walking around the platform a few times, the lightbulb went off! ?I know! I could ask Altaer* to help!? The massive Eidolon would likely have better things to do, but Titan was quite fond of Ahni, and it didn?t take long for the creature to appear from the Abyss where all Eidolons resided between summonings. Ahni stood with her hands on her hips, head tilted wayyyy back as she beamed up at Titan. ?Hello, Altaer! Are you rested?? The response was nothing more than a quiet rumble and a small nod, beady topaz eyes on the little lady. Ahni giggled wildly. ?That is wonderful! I have a request for you! This platform needs to be raised and lowered as needed when people come for the tea parties.? She indicated the platform with a jerk of her thumb. ?It will not be a hard job, but perhaps you will tire of waiting.? She admitted, a frown quirking the corner of her mouth. Honestly, Ahni had no idea how well a tea house in the treetops would be received. It could be pointless, after all.
Titan grumbled a response, his eyes squinted. ?Hm. Perhaps there should be something to call you when there is a person ready to come to the canopy?? Ahni tilted her head curiously as she watched the Eidolon. ?Would you answer to such a thing, Altaer?? The question was a simple one, without sarcasm -- she didn?t understand sarcasm anyway, even though Neo had tried to teach her the meaning and use for over a year now. Titan took a moment to think, then replied with something that sounded like a groan. ?Oh, it will not be difficult, Altaer. We could use a bell! A bell would be nice. Such a pretty chime!? Ahni pantomimed ringing a handbell with a big smile on her face. Titan was not impressed, and Carbuncle was nowhere to be found. The little foxlike critter must have run off somewhere. Bony shoulders lifted in a shrug as Ahni once again peered up at Titan. ?You would do this for me, uma* Altaer? You would be able to rest until you hear the bell, and then you would pull the vine to bring the people to the treehouse, and then you would be able to rest again. I know you are the sleepy Eidolon.? The tiny half-elf gave Titan a thumbs up, to which he responded with a happy rumble.
Giggling wildly, she jumped onto the platform. ?Now, Altaer! To the canopy!? She pumped a fist into the air as Titan hauled on the vine.
* Altaer = ?Big One,? Ahni?s nickname for Titan
uma = yes
10 Dec 2015
1 AM RST
Since losing control over the Tower of Earth, Ahni could no longer use the Earth elementals for upkeep on (and general operation of) the jungle treehouse. She couldn't let the jungle die -- mostly because the loss of so much energy would likely kill her -- but also because tea parties were the best! So after moving all of her belongings back into the Seraphim House and saying goodnight to Bob, she went back to the created rainforest.
"...Now, how am I to operate the platform without the elementals?" The little half-elf stood in front of the sign indicating all except Anubis were welcome to the jungle tea party, skinny fingers scritch-scratching at her head. Carbuncle looked up at his master curiously, triple tails flicking. He had no answers, leaving Ahni to ponder this new mystery by herself.
Eventually, after walking around the platform a few times, the lightbulb went off! ?I know! I could ask Altaer* to help!? The massive Eidolon would likely have better things to do, but Titan was quite fond of Ahni, and it didn?t take long for the creature to appear from the Abyss where all Eidolons resided between summonings. Ahni stood with her hands on her hips, head tilted wayyyy back as she beamed up at Titan. ?Hello, Altaer! Are you rested?? The response was nothing more than a quiet rumble and a small nod, beady topaz eyes on the little lady. Ahni giggled wildly. ?That is wonderful! I have a request for you! This platform needs to be raised and lowered as needed when people come for the tea parties.? She indicated the platform with a jerk of her thumb. ?It will not be a hard job, but perhaps you will tire of waiting.? She admitted, a frown quirking the corner of her mouth. Honestly, Ahni had no idea how well a tea house in the treetops would be received. It could be pointless, after all.
Titan grumbled a response, his eyes squinted. ?Hm. Perhaps there should be something to call you when there is a person ready to come to the canopy?? Ahni tilted her head curiously as she watched the Eidolon. ?Would you answer to such a thing, Altaer?? The question was a simple one, without sarcasm -- she didn?t understand sarcasm anyway, even though Neo had tried to teach her the meaning and use for over a year now. Titan took a moment to think, then replied with something that sounded like a groan. ?Oh, it will not be difficult, Altaer. We could use a bell! A bell would be nice. Such a pretty chime!? Ahni pantomimed ringing a handbell with a big smile on her face. Titan was not impressed, and Carbuncle was nowhere to be found. The little foxlike critter must have run off somewhere. Bony shoulders lifted in a shrug as Ahni once again peered up at Titan. ?You would do this for me, uma* Altaer? You would be able to rest until you hear the bell, and then you would pull the vine to bring the people to the treehouse, and then you would be able to rest again. I know you are the sleepy Eidolon.? The tiny half-elf gave Titan a thumbs up, to which he responded with a happy rumble.
Giggling wildly, she jumped onto the platform. ?Now, Altaer! To the canopy!? She pumped a fist into the air as Titan hauled on the vine.
* Altaer = ?Big One,? Ahni?s nickname for Titan
uma = yes