Lucas nodded at Andy's remark, then looked out towards Nora and Don.
"He's deserved a day like this for a long time. I'm glad to be a part of it, even if it's just a small part."
Andy Black
player, 1142 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 04:47
msg #400
Re: Van Diemien House II
Andy nodded, and laid his hand on Dragon Fist's shoulder again, then let the man FEEL the happiness and joy he was sensing from Don and Nora, and even Diantha. He said "This is what I can sense on a constant. Tell me it doesn't make you feel better, knowing you helped bring this about?"
Dragon Fist
moderator, 2108 posts
Mystic Martial Artist
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 04:59
msg #401
Re: Van Diemien House II
"It does actually.." Lucas told Andy. "It's a good feeling, knowing that I had something to do with this. You know, Don Derring and I didn't always see eye to eye. But we found some good common ground...and now here we are."
Andy Black
player, 1143 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 05:16
msg #402
Re: Van Diemien House II
Andy nodded, and said "You know he's found that you helped him get to where he is now, right? You are his friend. Don't forget, your friends love you too, just not the same way."
Dragon Fist
moderator, 2109 posts
Mystic Martial Artist
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 05:19
msg #403
Re: Van Diemien House II
"I know...and I can count you among my friends as well, Andy," Lucas told him.
Rebound
NPC, 333 posts
a force to be
reckoned with
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 05:28
msg #404
Re: Van Diemien House II
Jack and Penny, with Diantha in her arms came over to sit with Lucas. "Hey there Lucas. How you holding up? Diantha wanted to sit with her Uncle Lucas."
Dragon Fist
moderator, 2110 posts
Mystic Martial Artist
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 05:31
msg #405
Re: Van Diemien House II
"Better now Jack, thanks," Lucas told them, his expression visibly more relaxed. He gave a small wave to Diantha as she sat with them.
Diantha Ellen Derring
NPC, 232 posts
Don's Daughter
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 06:03
msg #406
Re: Van Diemien House II
Diantha held her arms out to Dragon Fist in that demanding way little children have when they want held, and said {{Cuddles, Uncle Dragon Fist??}}
Dragon Fist
moderator, 2111 posts
Mystic Martial Artist
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 06:09
msg #407
Re: Van Diemien House II
"With a face like that, how could I refuse?" Lucas said with a chuckle as he gently reached for Diantha.
Diantha Ellen Derring
NPC, 233 posts
Don's Daughter
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 06:26
msg #408
Re: Van Diemien House II
She cuddled against his chest, and he heard her ask, softly {{You will help me learn how to fight, so that nobody can ever beat me up, and so that I can be a hero too when I'm bigger, won't you?}}
Dragon Fist
moderator, 2112 posts
Mystic Martial Artist
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 06:33
msg #409
Re: Van Diemien House II
Lucas cuddled Diantha gently to him, telling her "Of course I will. And will also teach you how to get out of sticky situations without fighting."
Diantha Ellen Derring
NPC, 234 posts
Don's Daughter
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 06:42
msg #410
Re: Van Diemien House II
She distinctly grinned, and cuddled down on his chest. Falling asleep in short order, and thus pinning him down.
Dragon Fist
moderator, 2113 posts
Mystic Martial Artist
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 06:48
msg #411
Re: Van Diemien House II
Lucas smiled as Diantha fell asleep.
"Well...guess have baby duty for the time being."
Seer
NPC, 322 posts
I can see
without eyes
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 06:50
msg #412
Re: Van Diemien House II
Penny giggled, and said "Yeah, I think you do. She needs a nice spot to cuddle safely, and you've been elected, or selected, so to speak."
Dragon Fist
moderator, 2114 posts
Mystic Martial Artist
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 13:51
msg #413
Re: Van Diemien House II
"It's a duty that I graciously accept," Lucas said, keeping the young Diantha close to him and safe.
Fiona Reinhardt
Heroine, 547 posts
Wallflower empowered
by a strange man...
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 14:04
msg #414
Re: Van Diemien House II
Rather glad that she wasn't the center of attention anymore, Fiona turned her attention back to her meal. For a critter her size, it seemed like she had a very healthy appetite, and before long, her plate was empty.
Nokomis Kellington
player, 55 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012 at 15:10
msg #415
Re: Van Diemien House II
Nokomis was circulating, and she stopped by, spotting Lucas cuddling Diantha. She said quietly "I think that's a very good thing for him to be doing. He needs to feel like he is still needed and capable, not just lost."
Dragon Fist
moderator, 2115 posts
Mystic Martial Artist
Thu 22 Nov 2012 at 02:36
msg #416
Re: Van Diemien House II
Lucas continued to hold the young Diantha close to him, inside wondering if or when he might ever have children of his own. If he did, he wanted them to be like the little angel he held in his arms at this moment.
Kimeran
NPC, 183 posts
Chinese Dragon
Thu 22 Nov 2012 at 03:43
msg #417
Re: Van Diemien House II
Kimeran said softly "You can tell she trusts you with her life like she does her parents. She is one of the reasons you will not fall to the side of Darkness, Lucas. She is one of your anchors."
Fiona Reinhardt
Heroine, 548 posts
Wallflower empowered
by a strange man...
Thu 22 Nov 2012 at 04:55
msg #418
Re: Van Diemien House II
Fiona curiously flew over to the other dragon. "What is an anchor?" she asked curiously.
Kimeran
NPC, 184 posts
Chinese Dragon
Thu 22 Nov 2012 at 04:59
msg #419
Re: Van Diemien House II
Kimeran looked at Fiona, and said "Anchors. You know, those things that hold a boat against the tides and currents? Same principal, except it gives a person emotional stability."
Dragon Fist
moderator, 2116 posts
Mystic Martial Artist
Thu 22 Nov 2012 at 13:58
msg #420
Re: Van Diemien House II
Lucas nodded at Kimeran's wise statement as he then looked up to Fiona.
"Anchors are people who keep you grounded to where you need to be. I don't believe we've met...I'm Lucas Martinez."
Fiona Reinhardt
Heroine, 549 posts
Wallflower empowered
by a strange man...
Thu 22 Nov 2012 at 14:08
msg #421
Re: Van Diemien House II
"I'm Fiona," the little dragon replied, floating down to hover in front of Lucas. "You might have seen me at Clarissa and Ozzy's wedding. I usually look different... but that comes with being a shapeshifter."
Dragon Fist
moderator, 2117 posts
Mystic Martial Artist
Thu 22 Nov 2012 at 14:19
msg #422
Re: Van Diemien House II
"Shapeshifter, eh?" Lucas replied curiously. "Nice to meet you Fiona."
Fiona Reinhardt
Heroine, 550 posts
Wallflower empowered
by a strange man...
Thu 22 Nov 2012 at 14:25
msg #423
Re: Van Diemien House II
"Yeah." Fiona smiled slightly. "And elastic, too. I'm still a bit new to it all... but it can be rather fun." She danced a little in the air in front of Lucas. Obviously, she had already gotten quite good at flying as a dragon.