Video | un: runaway

[hideawayparadise]

[It's only because in his world the Fae typically don't use technology like this that he dares to show his face so openly. But honestly, Riley feels that the people here are more likely to be able to answer a question he has.]

Hi there.

[He offers a little smile and a wave.]

I guess you could say I'm a new guy here. But I have a bit of a weird question if anyone thinks they can answer it.

[He pushes his fingers through his blond waves before continuing.]

Do you think any of this could be Fae trickery?

[There's a laugh and he waves his hand like he's dismissing his own question.]

Okay, okay. Weirdness aside, what food would you guys recommend me trying? I figured I'd go get something to eat before finding a place to stay.

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[rivendell_lord]

[ Have a visibly not quite human male staring perhaps a little severely. ]

If by Fae you refer to Elves, then it is no trickery of those of my world.

[ But the severity is mostly an act, and the stare bleeds into a gentle smile. ]

As for food, what do you enjoy eating?

[hideawayparadise]

[He blinks at the ears but he can tell quickly that this person couldn't be one of the Fae. The lacking of wings is a good first clue...]

I didn't but I'm equally glad it's not you.

[Riley gives him a smile.]

Honestly, I really love sweets the most. But I've been told my whole life I can't just live on them alone no matter how I want to.

[rivendell_lord]

[ Elrond hums almost doubtfully, all appearance of stern and ready for insult as any proud dwarf or ancient Noldo. Or Thranduil, for that matter. ]

Indeed it is not.

[ He doesn't laugh, but the smile widens almost into a broad grin. ]

Whoever has given this advice is correct. You should have vegetables and protein as well. If prepared certain ways, they can carry a sweetness as well.

[hideawayparadise]

My mom would do glazed vegetables when I was growing up. To get me to eat them.

[He knows that must seem so silly coming from an adult.]

But I can be good and have vegetables and proteins. Promise.

[If only so people, even this stranger, don't worry.]

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[faeshim]

It could be, yes.

[and this is the first person that he's seen who suspected that.]

I would recommend Jasper's bread, and Jasper's jam. There is also a stall that sells crepes with sweet cream and strawberries in them.

[hideawayparadise]

[Wait someone suspects it could be as well?]

You have experience with the Fae too?

[Might as well...find out. No wings so he can't be sure...]

Is Jasper a place or a person? The crepes sound so good though. I love strawberries and cream.

[faeshim]

[it is the kind of thing that fae enjoy, he'd have to admit that.]

Yes and no. I know myself, ugly and wingless with no taste for malice. They call me names and they call me outcast. You may call me Daeshim.

Jasper is a person, but someday he will have a place and everyone will taste his baked goods for themselves!

[hideawayparadise]

[He gives a long pause, watching him quietly for a bit before speaking.]

You're Fae? An outcast one?

[It's suddenly easier to soften up about his caution around the Fae. One thing he's always been able to rely on is how they can't lie.]

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[outspokenlan]

[He's definitely going to ask his elders if they think this could be Fae trickery. He hadn't sensed anything like that, but maybe they could tell something more than he could?

Either way, he can talk about food! He bows his head as his face appears.]

Lan Jingyi of the Gusu Lan clan.

If you go to any of the larger parks they usually have merchants selling food from carts. One of them sells a frozen dessert called ice cream. I highly recommend it!

[hideawayparadise]

[Oh wow. So formal. It throws him off for a moment before he offers a wave of his hand.]

Ice cream? I love ice cream. Do you know what flavors they have there?

[Not that it matters. He'll eat any of them as long as they're sweet.]

[outspokenlan]

You've heard of it? Do they have it where you're from?

[He wishes they had it where he was from too! He has no idea how they'd get it that cold unless they put it in the ice cave, but still.]

They have a lot of them! I think the merchants compete on who has more options. Be careful of the chocolate one though, since it can stain your clothes.

[hideawayparadise]

They do! All kinds of flavors and even different types of ice cream.

[It's cute that someone is so excited about it though. He has a feeling he'll be friends with this guy easy if he likes ice cream this much.]

I don't mind. I can always get new clothes. Oh! I'm Riley, by the way. Since you gave me your name and all.

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[inthewood]

(( Listen, he hears the word fae and stupidly lights up despite his myriad of Bad Times™ with them. Even though the color on the device is sepia-toned, it's obvious that his pale eyes are bright and eager. ))

It could be!

(( PAUSE. ))

Though it's far more pleasant than any of my experiences with them to date.

[hideawayparadise]

[Oh wow. Someone who gets it and is excited about it? That's pretty rare but color him interested.]

I guess this isn't so bad so far if it is them. I'll have to agree with you on that much.

Have you been tricked by them before?

[inthewood]

Oh, yes! A few times. They're a very tricksy lot.

[hideawayparadise]

They really are. And very stubborn!

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[invigorates]

It is certainly within the realm of possibility, given how my beloved and I had been taken to the feywilds prior to our arrival here. We had assumed it was their doing, and I would not doubt we were the only ones.

[hideawayparadise]

[Oh wow. He's not seen someone like her before. But he recovers fast so he can stay polite.]

It seems there's a few people here who think it's possible. I'm starting to lean more into the idea of it now that there's so many agreeing.

[invigorates]

( If there was any hesitation on his part, she did not seem to notice.)

Have you had encounters with the Fae before?

[Video; UN: grapesprite]

[watergrape]

Hi! [She waves, completely at ease with seeing a Fairy.]

Do you like meat or are you vegetarian? As for this being trickery...

Maybe!

[hideawayparadise]

[Grape sprite? Huh.]

Oh I can eat meat. That's no problem.

So you also think it could be Fae trickery?

[watergrape]

[She's technically an immortal, but she thought she was a little sprite for ages.]

Then I know a great place! [She sends directions to a place near her apartment.]

It's possible, but I don't know how Fairies could trap Fish Fairy and Phoenix too.

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[bythewaves]

Well met, youngling. I think others have already answered your first question, eh? I am Maglor, at your service - you've spoken to my fosterling, Elrond. And if you are still hungry, I do believe the skewers at the market at quite well recommended, and unlikely to have any... weird side effects.

[hideawayparadise]

[Oh this is Maglor. Great! Now he has a face for a name.]

Meat skewers sound great. I'll see if I can find them. I'm just grabbing food before I come.

Thanks for letting me stay with you, by the way.

[bythewaves]

Ai, tis Elrond you have to thank. [ He says fondly ]

He wants to recreate his home, I think - and it is his place, no matter what he says. My brother Maedhros and I are merely living there! I hope we will prove to be good housemates, eh? I've been told I can be annoyingly noisy, so please do tell me if so.