Hey, Miss Stone. Alvin here--from a few weeks ago, remember? [He sighs.] Looks like my bakery guy went back to the sea before I could fish a cake recipe out of him, but I've got the other stuff you've asked for and a hell of a lot of fruit, besides.
The Hunters gave me a whole leather coat you can alter. That's easier than starting from scratch, right?
[she was wondering why you hadn't come in for a fitting.]
Oh! Please, call me Alayne. Lady Alayne, if you prefer. That should only take me a day or two. I have found lemoncake recipes, but I could use some help in deciphering them, and of course your expert judgement.
They're no more complicated to eat than anything else, at least. In any case, I'm just off my patrol shift, so I'll be there in a jiff. See you soon, kiddo.
[And in the promised jiff, Alvin does find the Rookery, sack over one shoulder, coat on his back, and broadsword buckled on. He offers a salute at the door.]
[sansa smiles as she opens the door. she wears a fashionable grey gown with silver scale mail pieces nestled within the embroidery at her collars and sleeves. lady of course has a collar to match. and there's a new addition, a stoic bloodhound in a leather harness carved with branches to match his antlers and his name, 'knight.']
It's good to see you, Alvin.
[she closes the door behind him before visenya the batkitten can make a dash for it. she's still too little to be let out without the supervision of sansa's omen.]
I've been well enough. I hope you can say the same?
[she considers telling alvin her real name, but he has declared himself a sellsword, and until she has no need to be alayne stone under any circumstances, she'd better not risk it. it might be easier to look into the necromancers without the stark name attached.]
Could I get you anything to eat or drink? I have managed to purchase some biscuits from the store.
[this is an understatement. she has purchased a LOT of sweets.]
[A kitty! A... weird bat-winged kitty, but a kitty nevertheless. Alvin brightens a little when he catches sight of Visenya, but first things first. He has a gracious host with whom to exchange pleasantries--and goods and services.]
I'll never say no to a biscuit, Lady A. I'd be much obliged.
[He puts his bag o' stuff down near the door and takes his sword off as well. Just seems mannerly.]
I'm doing okay, yeah. I see you've expanded your furry coterie since last we spoke.
Oh! Yes, Lady made a friend. He's called Knight. He feeds off blood pollution, which is quite helpful as long as everyone remember to come in for treatment.
[she walks towards the kitchen door and opens it.]
He's not much of a house creature, but you can pet him if he sniffs your hand first.
[batkitten visenya seems much more interested in the new visitor, though.]
[Delighted, he crouches right where he is and applies Alayne's advice to the batcat instead, taking off a glove so Visenya can sniff his palm, if she is so inclined.]
I always wanted a cat. [He says that mostly to himself, then speaks up:] I've seen these guys up on the roofs. How'd you get this one to come down inside?
[visenya sniffs his hand and presents her head for petting and possible nibbles. sansa smiles.]
Oh, Visenya was born inside. Her mother lived here with Lady Catriona. Lady Edythe took her in when Lady Catriona died, but she had me take a kitten. I think she's still looking for homes for the others. They only drink a little blood, and they're very sweet, but it can be hard to sew when she's in the room.
[usually her omen takes her out into the courtyard. they generally split animal duties between them.]
Alvin's enthusiasm pales a little when he hears what she eats, but it does so with a chuckle.]
I'm sure. I guess at least cats are the same wherever you are and however they look. [He rubs behind Visenya's ears and sighs.] Why can't you eat something normal, huh? Not that you'd want to feast on me. My blood freezes as soon as it hits air.
[His changed blood is something he's been trying not to think about too much, but he's a Hunter, now. He couldn't avoid finding out at least that much.]
Your tiny tongue would get stuck, and then where would you be?
Are you trying to sell me on adopting a pet, Lady A?
[He looks up to offer her a smile.]
I might need to hold off for now. I ended up taking in a stray of my own just a week or so ago, and I'll have to see how he adjusts before considering new additions.
[His name is Kokichi and he's a HUMAN BEING, ALVIN]
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The Hunters gave me a whole leather coat you can alter. That's easier than starting from scratch, right?
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Oh! Please, call me Alayne. Lady Alayne, if you prefer. That should only take me a day or two. I have found lemoncake recipes, but I could use some help in deciphering them, and of course your expert judgement.
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At the price of steak and kidney here, they might be. [and smiles!] I look forward to the fruit.
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Alayne. How've you been?
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It's good to see you, Alvin.
[she closes the door behind him before visenya the batkitten can make a dash for it. she's still too little to be let out without the supervision of sansa's omen.]
I've been well enough. I hope you can say the same?
[she considers telling alvin her real name, but he has declared himself a sellsword, and until she has no need to be alayne stone under any circumstances, she'd better not risk it. it might be easier to look into the necromancers without the stark name attached.]
Could I get you anything to eat or drink? I have managed to purchase some biscuits from the store.
[this is an understatement. she has purchased a LOT of sweets.]
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I'll never say no to a biscuit, Lady A. I'd be much obliged.
[He puts his bag o' stuff down near the door and takes his sword off as well. Just seems mannerly.]
I'm doing okay, yeah. I see you've expanded your furry coterie since last we spoke.
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Oh! Yes, Lady made a friend. He's called Knight. He feeds off blood pollution, which is quite helpful as long as everyone remember to come in for treatment.
[she walks towards the kitchen door and opens it.]
He's not much of a house creature, but you can pet him if he sniffs your hand first.
[batkitten visenya seems much more interested in the new visitor, though.]
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[Delighted, he crouches right where he is and applies Alayne's advice to the batcat instead, taking off a glove so Visenya can sniff his palm, if she is so inclined.]
I always wanted a cat. [He says that mostly to himself, then speaks up:] I've seen these guys up on the roofs. How'd you get this one to come down inside?
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Oh, Visenya was born inside. Her mother lived here with Lady Catriona. Lady Edythe took her in when Lady Catriona died, but she had me take a kitten. I think she's still looking for homes for the others. They only drink a little blood, and they're very sweet, but it can be hard to sew when she's in the room.
[usually her omen takes her out into the courtyard. they generally split animal duties between them.]
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Alvin's enthusiasm pales a little when he hears what she eats, but it does so with a chuckle.]
I'm sure. I guess at least cats are the same wherever you are and however they look. [He rubs behind Visenya's ears and sighs.] Why can't you eat something normal, huh? Not that you'd want to feast on me. My blood freezes as soon as it hits air.
[His changed blood is something he's been trying not to think about too much, but he's a Hunter, now. He couldn't avoid finding out at least that much.]
Your tiny tongue would get stuck, and then where would you be?
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They use their teeth. It doesn't hurt. But you can might buy sheep's blood from a butcher, if it concerns you.
[she'd thought about it, but it was cheaper just to let visenya bite her.....]
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[He looks up to offer her a smile.]
I might need to hold off for now. I ended up taking in a stray of my own just a week or so ago, and I'll have to see how he adjusts before considering new additions.
[His name is Kokichi and he's a HUMAN BEING, ALVIN]
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I shouldn't like to think of anybody going without one, if it would bring them comfort. But I'm glad to hear you've found a friend.
[although the kittens do need homes...]
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He's a sassy, noisy little twerp, but you can tell he cares. It's honestly pretty cute, the things he'll do for attention.
[He stands--sorry if Visenya wanted a sip of that human Icee--and stretches idly.]
Anywhere in particular you'd like me to leave my coat?
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visenya springs off his hand as he moves but continue to dart around nearby. sansa smiles and draws her hands together.]
Would you like me to use it as a pattern for your new coat?
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You're still making a whole brand new one for me?
[Is that what a pattern means? Sure, this one's a generic fit that wasn't cut and sewn for him specifically, but it works. Keeps the wet off.]