Serian Loria
In the shadows, at the fringe
It had been a couple of days since [member="Tia`ser Verd"] had come to train under him and like Abel he had offered her a place to stay. It seemed to him that his once empty home was filling up with people faster than he had time to really process and it was both irritating as it was strangely nice. In his past he’d been lucky only to have one student and always was he living alone, but now? Now his household was filling up and in a strange way he felt, proud. Naturally he showed not a bit of it, for all that he felt these things it wasn’t easy for him to really show emotion. The first day they’d come back he’d isolated himself as much as possible, he wanted them to all settle without feeling like he was stalking them.
He’d told Tia she was welcome to make a list of things she needed and wanted for her room and anything the house itself seemed to be lacking, the same offer he’d given to Abel’s wife. It was their home too, for as long as they wished, he wasn’t going to restrict them from making their mark on it. The next day saw him back within their company, mostly just watching them all interact, the activity was an alien thing to him and took time adjusting to. Upon waking he only felt Tia’s presence in the house, which was perfect since he’d planned to get her training started. He rose, pulling on a houserobe and quietly walking into the kitchen to make himself some tea.
Domestic things were mostly a mystery and, though with Abel’s instruction, he could make himself a meal, he was according to the man an appalling cook. He could at least, with confidence, make tea and frankly he was perfectly fine with that. There were servants, they had skill enough, he wouldn’t starve and nor would the woman, especially if she was able to move around the kitchen. He hadn’t skimped on anything within the house, not for himself and not for them in fulfilling their requests. As long as they stayed with him he was happy to provide, it was a matter of pride and honor for him to care for those within his household. His students and their families included.
Once he finished his cup of tea he gently sent out a tendril of thought towards his newest apprentice Tia, wake, your training will start as soon as you are dressed and have taken a light meal.
He’d told Tia she was welcome to make a list of things she needed and wanted for her room and anything the house itself seemed to be lacking, the same offer he’d given to Abel’s wife. It was their home too, for as long as they wished, he wasn’t going to restrict them from making their mark on it. The next day saw him back within their company, mostly just watching them all interact, the activity was an alien thing to him and took time adjusting to. Upon waking he only felt Tia’s presence in the house, which was perfect since he’d planned to get her training started. He rose, pulling on a houserobe and quietly walking into the kitchen to make himself some tea.
Domestic things were mostly a mystery and, though with Abel’s instruction, he could make himself a meal, he was according to the man an appalling cook. He could at least, with confidence, make tea and frankly he was perfectly fine with that. There were servants, they had skill enough, he wouldn’t starve and nor would the woman, especially if she was able to move around the kitchen. He hadn’t skimped on anything within the house, not for himself and not for them in fulfilling their requests. As long as they stayed with him he was happy to provide, it was a matter of pride and honor for him to care for those within his household. His students and their families included.
Once he finished his cup of tea he gently sent out a tendril of thought towards his newest apprentice Tia, wake, your training will start as soon as you are dressed and have taken a light meal.