I13DT - Apiculture

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:44 pm

Going on a hunch, Samantha steps into the stairwell of the lighthouse. Spotting her quarry, she gives a faint smile. She's dressed in her usual business attire, but to those seeing on a different plane, the presence of the Morrigan is looming unusually large today.

"I've heard that generally, we've got beekeeping down. Supposedly we've figured out how to build something that bees just know the purpose of, and will seek out."

"So we built a lighthouse, and what did we get?"

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:50 pm

"Another day older and deeper in debt, I believe," Mira smiled.

Her astral presence was larger around the lighthouse, as well.

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:52 pm

"So I heard you and Nailah had a chat. I'm glad she listened to me on that."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:53 pm

"We did. It's a work in progress, but I think we both took steps."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:54 pm

"She's thought about it often. Acted on it, not so much."

"Did appreciate the oranges, though."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:04 pm

"Oranges..." she said, pausing a moment to think.

"Right. Almost had forgotten about it. It was so long ago."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:04 pm

"Rather suspected it was you, at the least. Valencia, and all."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:26 pm

"It seemed fitting.

So, what brings you all the way out here?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:35 pm

"She tells me you're worried about me, which I find more than a little odd."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:42 pm

"You walk a difficult road. Is it that odd to think I'd be worried about you?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:42 pm

"I like to think I'm doing alright."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:44 pm

"You've taken several more steps since we last were together. It's a very delicate balancing act you are attempting."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:54 pm

"We can't all just rip the bandage off, aye?"

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:00 pm

"I'm told by several authorities that hurts less in the long run."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:03 pm

"I think I know a few that have reconsidered."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:06 pm

"Still. Being hesitant is understandable, but it can be so...limiting, as well."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:16 pm

"Easy to get lost without a few landmarks, aye?"

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:28 pm

"You have to move out of your old bedroom eventually.

Do we have to keep doing this in metaphors? I know it makes us sound wiser than we are, but..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:38 pm

"How would you like to discuss it?"

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:39 pm

"A bit more frankly, perhaps. You want to keep toeing the line between goddess and mortal, and I'm afraid that you're going to end up torn in two directions."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:45 pm

"But all the same, you wouldn't come back if you didn't feel there was something you missed, aye?"

"I don't know as I want the chance to miss something."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:50 pm

"I came back because I was called back by a developing situation," Mira dodged, nimbly.

"And you ARE missing out on something--or has Nailah gone the whole hog yet?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:52 pm

"I don't know, has she?" She quirks a borw.

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:56 pm

"~I~ don't know. Are you inviting me in to judge? That's one of my responsibilities, after all," she teased.

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:59 pm

"I've just lost the trail here as to what we're considering 'whole hog,'" she says, with air-quotes.

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:04 pm

"Well, maybe I SHOULDN'T say. After all, that kind of ruins the experience, does it not?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:06 pm

"You know, I live with her and thus find being cryptic whimsical, but I've limits."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:10 pm

"You really don't, though, that's the thing. But we can play that game if you'd like.

I think Nailah was worried you were feeling left out, a bit. Or became worried after our talk."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:45 pm

"I'd only gotten the impression that you find my current state somewhat amusing."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:02 pm

"Amusing isn't quite the right word for it. You're just in the same place I was, so long ago, only you don't have a moon to blow up."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:06 pm

"I suppose I may be a bit defensive about this. Simply that all the talk of claiming a domain had the feel of accusing me of putting on airs."

"I know I'm not the Phoenix. I'm not about to try."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:07 pm

"No, you're not the Phoenix. You're the Morrigan. And you deserve SOME airs.

Maybe just not an entire lighthouse," she grinned, patting the base of the structure.

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:18 pm

"You get to share this one with a bunch of oddballs wrapped in the Union Jack."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:20 pm

"You are suggesting I should charge rent?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:27 pm

"I'd rather gotten the impression they were the ones that made certain the plumbing worked."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:29 pm

Altamira waved her hand. "Yes, yes, I suppose. The Dudley Do-Rights of the Multiverse have their uses."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:38 pm

"And they've got the branding down, aye?"

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:42 pm

"Eh. What do you think about making all the X-Teams wear Phoenix outfits? That should get who's in charge across, right?

Or would you prefer feathers and furs?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:56 pm

"While I can admit that there are times when I... wouldn't mind... the notion of putting my own stamp on things, I've rather tried to keep that on the side of running this like I think Charles would."

by **Altamira Vazquez** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:02 am

"A noble effort. I miss being around him, sometimes.

But just because you're honoring him doesn't mean you should neglect yourself."

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