05-18-2015, 10:19 PM
love is a temporary madness...
She does not see it right away, the realization, followed by the pain that flits across Talulah’s features. She is too caught up in her own happiness that Tiphon has at last returned, that Joscelin could finally meet her father. She is reserved in her affections, but her joy is plain for all to see. However, when she sees the expression worn by the metal mare, her own expression falters for a brief moment. She wonders what could have caused such a reaction. Even in her concern, she does not realize that Talulah had not known of Joscelin’s parentage, of the relationship that existed (however warily) between herself and Tiphon. She had known of them, of course. How could she not? Even were it not quite so obvious, she would have had no doubts upon first meeting Ramiel. So it had never occurred to her that Talulah had not known as well.
She is prevented from asking however, when their conversation continues. In any case, she knew she would have plenty of opportunity to inquire at a later time, after their reunion. Joscelin, equally as oblivious to the undercurrent running through the group as Ramiel, answers her father in delight, barely waiting for a break in the conversation to speak.
Really? That’s so exciting! What were you saving it from?
Elysteria can only smile at her wayward daughter, a bemused expression lighting her features before focusing her attention on Tiphon’s questions. She glances at Talulah as she answers, her concern once again surfacing at the odd, uncharacteristic smile that now graces her lips. She nods in agreement to her friend’s assessment, a slight frown touching her muzzle as she studies her closely.
“I’m afraid Tiberios has been a bit reclusive since his return. I have not yet had the opportunity to speak to him. I have made several attempts at recruitment, but regrettably I have not been successful. The field seems full of recruiters and lacking in newcomers of late.”
She pauses for a long moment, her russet gaze flitting from Talulah, to Tiphon, and back again. In the end, her concern regarding Talulah’s odd behavior proves too great to keep contained.
“Are you alright Talulah?”
She is prevented from asking however, when their conversation continues. In any case, she knew she would have plenty of opportunity to inquire at a later time, after their reunion. Joscelin, equally as oblivious to the undercurrent running through the group as Ramiel, answers her father in delight, barely waiting for a break in the conversation to speak.
Really? That’s so exciting! What were you saving it from?
Elysteria can only smile at her wayward daughter, a bemused expression lighting her features before focusing her attention on Tiphon’s questions. She glances at Talulah as she answers, her concern once again surfacing at the odd, uncharacteristic smile that now graces her lips. She nods in agreement to her friend’s assessment, a slight frown touching her muzzle as she studies her closely.
“I’m afraid Tiberios has been a bit reclusive since his return. I have not yet had the opportunity to speak to him. I have made several attempts at recruitment, but regrettably I have not been successful. The field seems full of recruiters and lacking in newcomers of late.”
She pauses for a long moment, her russet gaze flitting from Talulah, to Tiphon, and back again. In the end, her concern regarding Talulah’s odd behavior proves too great to keep contained.
“Are you alright Talulah?”
elysteria