Of course. Then, excuse me for but a moment as I fetch him.
[ Calling the Shard “him” instead of “it” is a choice of word that’s intentional, thought not heartfelt. It’s just a little twist of phrase to solidify the idea of what Yima can do, and therefore to encourage her to do the same. He gives a small bow of his head, then heads upstairs to get it from the small study that he’s designated as his personal quarters.
(…Though he does also stop by on the way to tell Sveinn to be both a good boy and to be very quiet while they have guests. He’ll have to get in contact with Silco to see if he finds keeping Sveinn down in Kowloon acceptable until Sieglinde has adjusted to the point that she can meet him. Eventually.)
It doesn’t take long, but in that time, there is a very fluffy orange cat with a very cute collar and bell that peers curiously into the parlor to see who’s visiting. But it doesn’t take long before he ambles over to Sieglinde to say hello. If she’s able to inspect his collar, she’ll find a nametag that identifies this very well-groomed cat as “Farnese”. Footsteps down the stairs signal Sebastian’s return, and with that, Farnese will trot over to a window overlooking the street instead to people-watch.
He returns with a small mahogany lockbox, which he sets on the table in front of her with a small nod. ]
It is already unlocked, so go ahead. Do be careful, though.
[ And indeed, inside the box is a crystalline rock of brilliant blue, though flecked with black at its edges. That couldn’t possibly mean anything, nope. Like all Shards that Yima gives, actually interacting with it through Communion isn’t possible, but picking it up still gives the immediate recognition. There’s no doubt about it: this is the young man who had been in her care. ]
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[ Calling the Shard “him” instead of “it” is a choice of word that’s intentional, thought not heartfelt. It’s just a little twist of phrase to solidify the idea of what Yima can do, and therefore to encourage her to do the same. He gives a small bow of his head, then heads upstairs to get it from the small study that he’s designated as his personal quarters.
(…Though he does also stop by on the way to tell Sveinn to be both a good boy and to be very quiet while they have guests. He’ll have to get in contact with Silco to see if he finds keeping Sveinn down in Kowloon acceptable until Sieglinde has adjusted to the point that she can meet him. Eventually.)
It doesn’t take long, but in that time, there is a very fluffy orange cat with a very cute collar and bell that peers curiously into the parlor to see who’s visiting. But it doesn’t take long before he ambles over to Sieglinde to say hello. If she’s able to inspect his collar, she’ll find a nametag that identifies this very well-groomed cat as “Farnese”. Footsteps down the stairs signal Sebastian’s return, and with that, Farnese will trot over to a window overlooking the street instead to people-watch.
He returns with a small mahogany lockbox, which he sets on the table in front of her with a small nod. ]
It is already unlocked, so go ahead. Do be careful, though.
[ And indeed, inside the box is a crystalline rock of brilliant blue, though flecked with black at its edges. That couldn’t possibly mean anything, nope. Like all Shards that Yima gives, actually interacting with it through Communion isn’t possible, but picking it up still gives the immediate recognition. There’s no doubt about it: this is the young man who had been in her care. ]