*Rathil reaches down next to her and pulls out the remaining bottles so that she doesn't grab one of them with her bad hand and he slides the panel they were hiding behind back into place.*

You don't have to worry about these bottles. You shouldn't be lifting too much with that hand.

Your fingers aren't actually broken but you don't want to make it worse than it already is.

*Smirks and goes to the bed really tired. Streaches out and passes out on the bed*

*Rathil goes and retrieves his hat from the bed and he leans down and kisses Cosmina on the cheek. He walks over and pulls out a chair and moves it over next to the bed. He sits down and leans back as far as he can without falling out of the chair and closes his eyes to sleep. Happy about the nights events*

-The 15th Day of Taurus-

Yesterday's edition could not be printed thanks to an unfortunate accident during the Festival of Jinx the day before. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The strange disappearing ghost forest on Nerifi continues to baffle Local druids and spectators alike. It is clear this is a magical forest, but why it fades in and out of existence or why the druids cannot sense it is quite confusing. The Keepers of Eden as well as The Hand of the Macrocosm have both dispatched forces to investigate this occurrence.

The Children of The Black Flame have taken over Merthian! Arizinion's servants brutally killed and enslaved hundreds. Krine and The Aegis Legion regret being unable to get there in time to save the town, but are making plans to free the surviving townspeople from the Dragon-Lich's vile grip as soon as possible.

For the first time in it's history, The Shadow's Bane is accepting outsiders to join their organization and receive training. The prestigious Vampire hunters have said they need as much help as they can get against the Versaw Clan and their lesser vampire minions that have almost tripled in number in the last couple years. If you are at all interested in hunting Vampires for a living, please see a man named Skylar in the Adventurer's guild.

*Rathil awakens and looks around. He sees Cosmina still lying next to him sleeping and smiles. He takes off his favored hat and puts it underneath Cosmina's good arm as she is sleeping. Rathil goes about quietly picking up the upstairs area. He closes all the doors, Moves the big object that Cosmina locked him in his room with back to its original spot and he removed the broken door to his room from its hinges and set it inside his room. Aside from Rathils missing door the entirety of the upstairs is back in order. He looks in on Cosmina once more before heading downstairs and sitting at one of the tables. He feels a bit naked without his hat but he smiles none the less and falls back asleep.*

As I enter the tavern I see Rathil asleep at a table. So I just
fly up to my little space in the rafters.Have been out trying to find the magical forest to see if any other pixies are there
so maybe I wouldn't be so alone.

*Wakes up feeling half dead. Checks her neck feeling the wound is still there and stands wabbly trying to remember whats happened over the past few days. She walks down the stairs seeing everyone is passed out. She leaves out the front door and returns about an hour later in a new outfit* (PM me if you care what shes wearing lol)

*Rathil, as ever cautious as he is is a very light sleeper. So of course he notices Cosmina when she comes downstairs and notices she didn't bring down his hat. So by the time Cosmina returned in her outfit Rathil has already retrieved his hat from the room and is sitting at one of the tables in the main room.*

*Rathil notices the outfit Cosmina is wearing and it takes every ounce of self control to keep his composure as she walks in. For the first time in a long time he is actually at a loss for words.*

*Looks around slowly and moves to the bar*

*Finally able to clear his head again and get back on track he turns around and looks at her.*

Is your throat feeling any better this morning? and how is your hand?

*Looks at Rathil and heads over. She takes his hand slowly and looks around to make sure no one is looking. She slowly starts to remove the scarf around her neck but makes sure it can't be seen*

*Rathil gives her a confused look as this is going on but doesn't say anything. Just allows her to do what she is going.*

*Places his hand on her bare throat for a moment and looks at him with a blank look*

*As she guides Rathils hand to her throat, upon realizing what has happened a flash goes through his good eye. For the first time since Cosmina has met him he actually let himself express anger in his face. Followed quickly by a realization of compassion. Rathil stands up and walks behind Cosmina and he helps her tie the scarf back around. He leans in and whispers something to her.*

*She shrugs and sighs as she adjusts the scarfing back up. SHe tries to speak but its only the squeek of air that barley passes out. She then closes her eyes and rests her forhead on the table*

*Rathil sits down next to her and sighs. He puts his hand on her back in an attempt to comfort her.*

It will be okay my dear.

*Icarus strolls confidently back into the tavern, refreshed from a good night's sleep. He sees Rathil and the mysterioius woman*

"Good morrow Rathil... Miss. Room for one more at this table?"

*As Icarus walks in Rathil quickly removes his hand from Cosmina's back and looks at the elf.*

Doesn't bother me

*Pats Rathils hands then notices Icarus and smiles*

I guess that means it's okay by here too