Marron: *is ejected from a portal into the Hedge Maze, getting slightly tangled in one of the bushes* Ow... ow...

Akira: *exits his room, dressed in the change of clothes from the wardrobe, his hands in his pockets*

Luel: *walks down the hall in the East Wing, holding a biscuit and an apple in one hand, heading back to the library to finish the reading he'd been engrossed in*

Raph: *appears in the lobby, taking in his new surroundings* Where am I?

Marron: *whimpers as he tries to get one sleeve free and ends with the sleeve free and a scratch across one cheek* Oooh... I don't like this place...

Juraviel: *sitting on a rock in the Hedge Maze, watching the mage curiously* With entrances like yours, I'm not at all surprised...

Akira: *walks down slowly to the second floor, looking around a bit*

Luel: *perks up a little at the sound of a faint voice behind him and turns around to see Raph, hesitating a moment before slowly walking back down the hall towards the Entryway*

Marron: *hauls back viciously freeing himself from the brush and wiping at the bloody scratch* Well, I know I'm certainly not amused. *looks at the petite elf*

Raph: *rakes a hand through his blond hair, walking over to the desk to look at the carving in the wall behind*

Juraviel: You'll be even less amused when you hear just where you've had the fortune of landing, my friend...

Akira: *walks down the hallway on the second floor and looks in the rooms*

Marron: *groans* Oh, really? Where am I?

Rimble: *pokes his head up from rummaging under the desk* Ugly thing isn't it?

Raph: *jumps slightly, startled* Hello ...

Juraviel: *chuckles* You have landed in a wonderful bit of foliage that just happens to double as a maze...

Rimble: *chuckles* Poor boy got a bit of a fright, eh? Must do better next time... *hops up on the desk, the bells on the jester's motley tinkling merrily*

Akira: *head down the hall again, heading for the stairs*

Marron: *shoulders slump* I don't suppose you'll tell me which way is out?

Raph: *chuckles softly* A bit... Would you be able to tell me where I am?

Juraviel: *shrugs, with a bit of an amused smile* If I knew such a thing, I would not be lounging here, would I?

Rimble: *stands on the desk and bows grandly* But of course, sweet angel. You are now a guest at the Fall Inne for fun, fallals, and general improoovements.

Marron: You work here but you don't know the way out? *eyes widen in surprise*

Raph: *grins* I see. Well, in that case, I think I may take a look around.

Rimble: Hold up, boyo... have you been checked in yet? If you don't have a room, you're crashing where you can.

Akira: *heads downstairs towards the main floor slowly*

Raph: *stops suddenly* Checked in? No.

Juraviel: *chuckles softly* It could have changed, perhaps I have not yet been informed of such a thing. As far as I recall, however, you will be much closer to the exit if you pass to your left...

Rimble: *sits on the desk* Well, up to you then, boyo. If you want a room or not.

Marron: *nods* Okay...thank you, Juraviel.

Luel: *after a few minutes of watching the exchange between the two, turns, heading in the direction of his original destination once more*

Akira: *heads towards the main exit, looking at the ground*

Juraviel: Of course... after that, there is a right, then another right... this is a maze, after all.

Marron: *tilts his head to the side* Is it a set pattern then?

Raph: I probably should get one in that case. I don't know how long I'll be here.. *smiles*

Akira: *looks up at Raph's voice and comes up behind him, hugging him tightly around the waist*

Rimble: Good choice...*tosses Raph the key to room 189* Everything you need is in the room.

Raph: Thank you. *takes the key before turning around to see who is behind him, smiling warmly when he sees Akira*

Juraviel: No, not a set pattern, such a simplicity in a place such as this is unheard of, after all. *gets to his feet, standing on the rock and smiling down at the mage*

Akira: *clings to him tightly*

Rimble: *chuckles as he sees the angel distracted and hops off the desk, padding down the East Wing*

Marron: *looks up at the elf* Oh, so will you show me the way our or leave me to muddle through it after the left and two rights?

Raph: *turns around in the youth's embrace and wraps his arms around Akira's shoulders* Miss me? *smirks down at Akira*

Akira: *looks up at him seriously* Yes.

Raph: I missed you too. *tips his chin up and seals his lips over Akira's*

Luel: *glances behind him briefly, having heard the sounds of the tiny bells and gives a small smile to the Patron*

Akira: *returns the kiss lightly and snuggles into Raphael's chest*

Juraviel: Your decision, of course... but would you not rather be the first to find the center of this marvelous creation?

Rimble: *pads over and looks up at Luel* You're too quiet, you know that?

Marron: Is there something unique at the heart of the maze then?

Raph: *pulls back and smiles*

Luel: *gives a soft laugh* I've been told that before, so yes, I suppose I do know.

Akira: *cuddles to him, sighing contentedly*

Juraviel: *puts a finger to his own lips* That is for I to know, and for curious mages to discover. *hops down off the rock*

Raph: That was quite a pleasant surprise.. *holds Akira in a tight embrace*

Marron: *looks tempted* I suppose I could always find my way out, or at least to back here...

Rimble: *quirks and eyebrow* So what does it take to get you making some noise?

Akira: *nods* I wanted to see you so badly...I'm glad you're here.

Raph: I missed you.. very much..

Juraviel: *gives a half shrug, flexing his wings slowly* Well, make your choice... I can lead you to the center, or I can lead you on your way. *smiles*

Luel: *looks thoughtful a moment, then chuckles* Oh, volatile substances and a book of alchemy, perhaps.

Marron: Mmmm.... *rubs at the scratch again* I guess to the center then...I'm curious now.

??: *lands with a heavy thud near Marron and Juraviel in the hedgemaze* Damnit..

Rion: *wanders the Inne, trying to memorize the halls*

Juraviel: *is about to beckon Marron to follow him when he hears the newcomer and shakes his head, muttering in elvish* Getting them lost twice in one day... madness.. *makes his way over to ??*

Marron: *startled, hops back sleeve tangling on a branch again causing him to groan*

Akira: *blushes*

??: *looks around quickly before standing, looking at the two nearby* I don't suppose you can tell me where I am?

Juraviel: Lost in a place you do not know, if that helps you any. *smiles and cants his head to the side* Though you are amongst friends.

Marron: *jerks the sleeve free again, tucking his hands inside the robes with a small frown*

Rimble: *quirks and eyebrow and rubs at his chin* Not too productive that... gonna need some improoovement you are....

??: *nods and straightens his clothing which consists of an open black jacket and khaki pants, quickly brushing his red hair out of his face and behind a pointed ear*

Luel: *blinks, and chuckles once more, pushing a stray strand of blonde hair behind his ear* It's productive at times... though not recently... but what do you mean by 'improvement'?

Raph: *brushes some hair out of Akira's face* You're so cute when you blush..

Marron: *looks curiously from the pointed ears of the stranger back to Juraviel's puzzled*

Akira: *his blush darkens and he snuggles to his lover* I missed you a lot. I wasn't sure I'd see you...but now I know I will.

Juraviel: *gives a slight bow* Welcome to the Fall Inne, friend. I am called Belli'mar Juraviel.

Rimble: *hops and skips down the hall as if there's a hopscotch board only he can see* You seem to be in need of some sort of improoovement otherwise you'd not be here, Luel.

Raph: *smiles and cups Akira's cheek with one hand* I'm glad that you are here.

Akira: *smiles a little bit*

Rion: *peeks into one of the rooms, then steps inside, running his fingers along all the books*

??: I see. *nods slightly and turns to Marron* And you are?

Luel: *watches as Rion passes him, but looks back at Rimble, quirking an eyebrow* Perhaps to research my magic... it... seems to exist in abundance here...

Marron: *bows politely, voice soft* My name is Marron Glace.

Rimble: *razz* Magic is a given...can't have chaos without magic...or vice versa.

Rion: *pulls out a random book and flips through*

Luel: Of course... I learned that concept long ago... though magic was never my forte...

Rimble: *hops into the library* Then what is your forte, boyo?

Luel: *follows behind Rimble, considering he was headed to the library anyhow* Herbs... alchemy... physics... chemistry... philosophy, geography... *trails off*

Juraviel: *smiles at ??* And you, then, for the benefit of others?

??: *looks from Marron back to Juraviel* [She is going to be furious..] ... *after a short pause* Kougaiji...

Rimble: *hops over to flop on the couch in front of the fireplace* Now where is the fun in all that?

Rion: *turns at the voices, and offers the men a small nod before he takes his book and goes in search of a chair*

Raph: You seem fairly familiar with this place.. care to show me around? *smiles*

Luel: *smiles and nods to Rion as well before taking a seat on the loveseat near the couch* It's hard for a lot of people to see what I like about this sort of thing... I wouldn't expect you to find "fun" in it, really....

Akira: *nods* Alright. *slowly lets go*

Raph: *takes Akira's hand and squeezes it lightly*

Akira: *blushes and begins walking with him*

Rimble: Then what do you do for fun?

Juraviel: Well, Kougaiji, you are lost, and not one person shall come looking for you, as they do not even know you have come here.

Rion: *plops down in one of the oversized chairs, slinging a leg over the arm and lounging back as he reads up on 'majick'*

Raph: *smiles and walks along with Akira*

Marron: *sighs softly, already having learned that lovely bit of information and found out that it was dead on right*

Akira: I don't know anything about this floor...

Luel: *shrugs one shoulder, looking down at the food in his hand* I read... or study, mostly... or, if Luka cares to, I play chess quite a bit...

Kougaiji: *raises an scarlet eyebrow* I guess I can assume this place is nowhere near Houtou Castle then. At least I'm away from *her* for a while...

Raph: Well, in that case we can explore together! *grins at Akira*

Akira: *smiles and nods*

Rimble: *sighs* You don't do anything much...well we'll have to start with that as an improooovement number one.

Juraviel: You are away from everything that plagues you, large or small. *smiles* However, there is still one thing that shall be a nuisance at this point in time...

Kou: And what would that be? *tips his head to the side*

Rion: *finds himself smiling at the lull of pleasant conversation in the background, even as he shakes a disbelieving head at the contents of his choosen book*

Luel: *blinks* Nothing much... it keeps me busy, at least... if I'm not studying, there's the shop to mind, and, of course, Nell does find time out of her day to yell at me....

Raph: *stops before the first door and enters* I found the kitchen. *smirks*

Rimble: *sighs* Well there's no shop, no Nell, and no Luka here and I shan't let you keep your nose buried in a book all the time if I can help it.

Juraviel: *spreads his arms to the side* This. You have been dropped into a puzzle, my friend... along with Marron Glace and I.

Akira: *smiles a bit and follows* I see that.

Luel: *softly* Can you help it, though?

Rimble: *wicked grin* You bet I can if I set my mind to it....

Kou: Ah, a hedgemaze.. *extends a hand and touches the wall of greenery* Shouldn't be too difficult to navigate..

Marron: *voice is still quiet* I suppose it depends on which direction to go.

Juraviel: Not when a third of this party knows perfectly well each and every twist and turn involved....*turns to Marron* Would you like to be the first to choose his direction, then?

Marron: I'd like to see the center.

Luel: *picks a bit off his biscuit, chewing it slowly before chuckling* Is your mind set on it, then?

Rimble: Yup. *stretches so that he head is dangling over the couch arm to look at Rion* You there.. what do you do for fun...are you as much a stick in the mud?

Juraviel: *turns back to Kou* And you? I can be of service to only one at a time, I say this now, and it would make things much simpler to turn this to one grand adventure than two smaller, uneventful ones...

Raph: *grins and enters the room* Quite large too.. *makes his way to the double doors leading into the Dining room*

Akira: *follows along, looking around*

Kou: I suppose I'll follow the two of you then.

Raph: *glances around before entering the dining room*

Juraviel: *claps his hands together and smiles* Wonderful. *sidesteps around Kou, moving swiftly to a path that veers off to the left* Come along...

Akira: *accidentally bumps into him and clings around his waist, blushing* Sorry.

Marron: *follows along behind Juraviel, glancing at Kou again still slightly curious about the pointed ears*

Kou: *nods and follows Juraviel silently*

Juraviel: *stops, letting the two pass him before he begins moving once more* Choose your paths carefully, my friends, for I shall guide you only if you appear completely lost... and mind the vegetation... or rather... don't.

Rion: *stands up and puts the book back up, before looking for another*

Raph: *smiles and runs a hand through Akira's hair* It's okay. This is a beautiful place, don't you think?

Marron: *stops, looking at the elf not liking the sound of that* And what about the plant life?

Akira: *smiles and nods* It's nice here...that's true.

Luel: *chuckles softly when the Patron's question goes unanswered, taking the opportunity to break off another piece of his biscuit*

Rimble: *clears his throat* You deaf over there, boyo?

Juraviel: *chuckles* It's attractive, to say the very least... distracting... hypnotizing... not all of it, of course, but there are gourds....

Rion: *looks at Rimble* Not at all, but fun is something I rarely get to indulge in. Although...*walks over and leans over Rimble, until he's a whisper away, voice soft and husky* I do enjoy a nice hard bang when I can get it.

Rimble: *grins* Ah, straightforward... I love it... Luel over there likes volatile things so you have something in common.

Juraviel: *smiles once more* As I said... don't mind the vegetation... and it *will* desire otherwise, I guarantee it.

Akira: *blush darkens* So you s-say, but...

Kou: *remains silent, watching the other two*

Rion: *smiles* Very nice. What do you say? Want to play with me? I'm nice and relaxed.

Marron: *carefully edges towards the center of the maze's path* Oh....okay.

Raph: But it's true..

Luel: *opens and closes his mouth a few times, searching for words that do not come, before managing to choke out* N-no... no t-thank you...

Akira: *blushes a bit more* And you know when I'm embarrassed I blush!

Raph: Course I do.. *smirks impishly*

Juraviel: *follows along, coming up beside Kou* Does none of this make you uneasy?

Rimble: Awww...you're going to turn down a polite invitation like that?

Akira: Well...I...I don't like blushing...so stop it.

Kou: *shakes his head* Not really, no.

Raph: I like it when you blush.. *leans in closer, his body pressing against Akira's own*

Akira: *blushes again* I...I know...

Luel: *looks over at Rimble* One would think so, yes, actually... *gives as much of a smile as his flustered self can manage as he starts to edge away from Rion* {Hell's bells, Luel... what have you gotten yourself into?}

Raph: *smirks and tips Akira's chin up*

Marron: It makes me a little nervous without my friends *is still using a quiet voice*

Akira: *looks into his eyes, blushing some more* Raphael...

Raph: *grins* What?

Juraviel: *nods at the mage's words, turning to him and smiling* You have friends here.. discovering them is half the fun, is it not?

Akira: *leans up and kisses him, wrapping his arms around his neck*

Marron: But I haven't met anyone really yet... *fidgits*

Rion: *chuckles* My my...shy are we?

Raph: *kisses back tenderly, sliding his tongue along Akira's closed lips*

Kou: So there are others here besides us?

Akira: *parts for air eventually, a soft blush appearing on his cheeks*

Juraviel: *speaks softly to Marron* You will... *turns back to Kou, hopping in front of the two to direct them down a path to the right* Oh yes, many others... though not all were as fortunate as us.

Marron: *looks thoughtful, following the petite elf*

Kou: Fortunate? *follows Juraviel*

Luel: *looks down at his hands a moment, shifting over to the next cushion* N-no... well... yes.. amongst other things... *still isn't quite sure of the blonde young man*

Raph: *smiles widely*

Akira: Why do you have to do things like that? *teasingly and cuddles to him*

Raph: Because I can.. *smirks devilishly*

Rimble: *chuckles and shifts to lay on his stomach on the couch head propped on his hands watching the scene intently*

Juraviel: Why, yes. *smiles warmly* You shall be the first to pass through this wonderfully crafted maze. After all, it was put here to be enjoyed and appreciated... even if the appreciation is forced.. *looks over at Marron*

Akira: Yeah, I bet.

Marron: *is following along almost on auto-pilot, thumb idly running over the gold ring on his hand*

Kou: Ah. *glances behind at Marron*

Raph: *chuckles quietly*

Juraviel: *slows his steps, falling into step beside Marron, touching his arm lightly* I believe now, it is your turn to choose our path...*as they come to another choice of paths*

Akira: There you go...always laughing at me. *smiles a bit and cuddles closely, his eyes closing*

Marron: *looks up startled* Oh... okay. *points at the lefthand one* That one then?

Rion: *smiles* Nothing wrong with that, I find it rather appealing

Raph: *holds Aki close, his own eyes drifting shut*

Juraviel: *gives a slight bow as they move off to the left, nudging a gourd with his toe as he passes it, sending it rolling past the three of them, back down the path from which they came*

Akira: *relaxes his weight agains Raph and sighs happily*

Luel: That's... nice... {I think...} *slowly starts to get to his feet* I... really should be getting back to my research...

Rimble: Research...*razz* That's no fun...

Rion: *looks at Rimble and chuckles* You'd prefer making an innocent blush?

Kou: *looks down at the gourd for a short moment before continuing along behind Juraviel*

Luel: Well... perhaps you're right, then... I don't have much fun, do I? Pardon me, gentlemen... *smiles convincingly at the two before starting to walk back towards the bookshelves*

Rimble: *leering grin* I prefer a lot of things.

Marron: What was that?

Juraviel: *looks over at Kou* Don't look at it. *then back to Marron* That would be one of the plants I warned you of. Once it has you in its spell, it would hold you until your last breath.

Rion: *smiles and perches on the arm of Rimble's chair* Do tell

Marron: Magic? *glances back definitely curious now*

Kou: *blinks* Odd little plant..

Rimble: *raises an eyebrow* What I prefer? That's too long a list, boyo. I enjoys making little improoovements here and there, especially if its a good idea.

*the gourd gives off a very attractive sort of appeal, almost seeming to beckon the mage closer*

Rion: And what was your latest....'good idea'?

Marron: *stops, canting his head and taking half a step back towards the gourd*

Rimble: One that my brother will never forgive me for. *chuckles*

Juraviel: *mutters a soft curse in elvish, and reaches out, taking hold of the mage's robes and pulls him back with surprising strength* That is *most* unwise... *moves in front of Marron, moving towards the gourd and +

Juraviel: gives it a harder kick than before, sending it back quite a ways*

Kou: *watches curiously*

Marron: *looks definitely startled* But I just wanted to look at it. We don't have magic like that back home.

Raph: What do you say we go somewhere a little moer comfortable?

Rion: Made a pass at him did you?

Luel: *once he's out of earshot of the other two, having slipped behind one of the bookcases, gives a deep sigh of relief* {I'm not sure I enjoy forced vacations...}

Akira: *nods* Want to come to my room?

Raph: Okay. *smirks*

Akira: *heads back through the kitchen, holding Raph's arm around his waist*

Rimble: Good heavens no... that wouldn't phaze him at all. I put in motion the events for the Jinnaeon...and he's none to pleased with that didn't want his name attached to the 'shifttime'.

Juraviel: Simply 'looking at it' does not happen. If your gaze lingers, it has you, and I would not be able to pull you from the magic that would hold you. *makes a motion to the right as they come across another path*

Rion: *blinks*

*correction.. again* - Juraviel: Simply 'looking at it' does not happen. If you had been alone, you would have been completely absorbed in the spell...

Marron: *blinks* Any spell can be broken...

Luel: *after retrieving the book he'd been engrossed in previously, starts on his way out, making his best effort to stay out of the other two's line of sight*

Kou: *looks back at Marron before continuing on behind Juraviel*

Juraviel: *nods* This is truth, of course... but it is not so simple a thing to do when there is no one around to break it for you. Someone would have to remove the gourd from your sight to do this.

Marron: Oh. *looks back still dead on curious, but following the path further into the maze*

Eiji: *drops with a yelp in the library, landing on his hands and doing a backflip*

Rion: *applauds Eiji*

Luel: *almost manages to slip from the library when Eiji appears in front of him, startling him enough that he drops his book, and what little was left of his lunch*

Rimble: *smiles* Not a bad entrance.

Eiji: *blinks at the applause, then picks up the book for Luel* Uh... sorry, nya~! *grins*

Raph: *follows Aki out of the kitchen and back towards the main entranceway*

Akira: *leads him up the stairs*

Juraviel: *leads the two down a few more paths, making sure that they encounter no more gourds, considering the mage's apparent facination with them*

Rion: *nods in agreement*

Luel: *accepts the book, bending to pick up the apple he'd dropped as well, adjusting his glasses with his other hand* Oh.. quite alright.... excuse me. *sidesteps Eiji, heading for the door again*

Kou: *stays close to the two, following in silence*

Eiji: *grabs his arm* Wait, wait, nya! What's your name?

Raph: *ascends the stairs with Akira*

Luel: *turns around, smiling politely* Luel.. Luel Reinhardt... *as he tries to gently extricate himself from Eiji's grasp*

Marron: *looks thoughtful, curious about a different kind of magic, not quite aware of Juraviel's keeping them away*

Akira: *leads him up to the third floor and then gently pulls him into his room* And this is my room.

Eiji: Do you play any sports? Like Tennis?

Luel: *shakes his head* Ahhh.. no... not really..

Rimble: *chuckles softly, lounging back on the couch* The boy will learn to relax one way or the other.

Rion: *slides down and smiles at Rimble* Was that your plan?

Raph: *looks around* It's nice in here..

Rimble: *smirks* Part of one of many...

Akira: *nods a bit* Yeah.

Raph: Big too. *steps further into the room*

Akira: *smiles a bit and closes the door*

Juraviel: Go placidly amongst the noise and haste, and know what peace there may be in silence... *chuckles softly, wings fluttering gently when his sensitive ears start picking up on the sound of water * Ah... we are close..

Rion: Hmmm...you and the word relaxed aren't often assosiated are they?

Eiji: Oh... *face falls some* Okay, then! *smiles again* See youlater! *bounces off

Marron: *smiles* Are we really?

Kou: We're near the center? *his youkai ears pick up the soft trickle of water*

Luel: {My room.. yes.. there's an idea... quiet there, I would think...} *starts walking away as Eiji heads off as well, heading down the hall once more*

Rimble: Not my fault that people don't agree with my idea of relaxing.

Raph: *sits on the foot of the bed and crosses his legs*

Akira: *walks over and sits on Raphael's lap and leans back against his chest* Did you really miss me when you were in Heaven?

Eiji: *follows Luel* What do you do usually?

Raph: Of course I did.. I missed you terribly, especially since there wasn't much to do.. Sevi is gone and Rosiel has taken over...

Rion: Hmm....you're not some sort of mischievous demigod are you?

Juraviel: *smiles warmly* Yes, we are... *rounds a corner, his smile growing when he sees the elegant statue to be found at the center of the maze*

Akira: *smiles and pulls Raph's arms around him* I missed you terribly.

Luel: *glances back at the young man following him* Oh.. I.. study quite a bit...

Eiji: Why? Doesn't it get boring?

Kou: *turns the corner and sees the statue before him, his eyes widening slightly*

Rimble: Nope I'm a mischievous Greatkin.

Luel: *shakes his head* Not at all... do you get bored of playing sports?

Raph: *lies down and pulls Akira down with him*

Rion: What's a Greatkin?

Eiji: *thinks about it* Sometimes... but then I talk to Oishi-chan and eat icecream, then we watch movies and he makes me study *makes a face*

Akira: *cuddles close* I love you.

**at the center of the garden is a lifesized statue of a Mythrimm, the body similar to that of a hyena's with wings folded neatly and several rows of pointy teeth visible in its smiling jaws, standing over a bubbling fountain**

Marron: *steps into the garden behind Kou and Juraviel, looking at the massive sculpture* Oh, my.

Luel: *chuckles softly* Then you and I have very little in common.. I can't recall the last time I saw a movie.. nor ever disliking to study..

Rimble: Exactly what it sounds like... at least in my world that how we see it.

Kou: Wow.. *stares up at the statue*

Juraviel: *steps up, walking along the edge of the fountain, smiling to himself* Lovely, is it not?

Rion: You're a powerful member of some family?

Kou: It is.

Marron: *softly* What *is* it?

Rimble: Oh, of a sorts...there's a lot of us...we all do different things.

Eiji: How can you sit there and look at all those words and numbers and stupid stuff... my eyes get all blurry and it sucks, but I have to have good grades to be a regular... *whines*

Rion: Other than wreak simple havoc?

Rimble: *disdainful sniff* I do not wreak simple havoc.

Raph: I love you too.. *combs a hand through Aki's silky hair*

Juraviel: *stops, looking up at the bestial depiction* It is a Mythrim... a storyteller from the world of the Trickster... it possesses seven sets of vocal cords... quite the creature, I must say...

Luel: A.. regular? *as he continues walking down the hall, however slowly*

Rion: Only major havoc then?

Akira: *gives him a little kiss on the lips*

Eiji: *follows him* Yeah! A regular for the tennis team! Oishi-chan is my partner, and we are the golden pair! We shall prevail! *gets all starry eyed*

Kou: Interesting.. *turns back to Juraviel* The world of the Trickster?

Luel: *chuckles softly, glancing back at Eiji* I see...

Marron: *eyes wide* Amazing... {It looks like something from a zoanthropy combination}

Rimble: Well, if you ask my brother... but no just a few 'improoovements' that's all.

Eiji: *moves to bounce backward in front of him* Why don't you play sports at all? You should, it keeps you really healthy so you don't get fat and have a heart-attack!

Juraviel: *turns around, jumping down from the fountain's edge to look at Kou* Yes... one of the beings who created this place, and willed you to be brought to it.

Rion: *chuckles* Major havoc

Raph: *smiles up at Akira*

Akira: *rests his head on Raph's chest* Let me sleep here?

Luel: *gives a soft laugh* Well, I don't think there's much danger of any of *that* happening to *me*, of all people.. I'm skin and bones, I'm afraid.

Rimble: *pouts* Now you sound just like the rest of them.

Eiji: That's still bad too! You need to get all worked out and fit! If you don't get like that, then you are going to be a skeleton before you are even old! *looks quite serious*

Raph: Of course. *slides a hand around Akira's waist*

Luel: Oh.. well, I suppose, but really, I don't think I'm in any danger.. thank you for your concern, though... *as they head into the Entryway*

Akira: *yawns and closes his eyes, snuggling into the warmth*

Rion: Aww...don't pout. *runs a thumb along the pouty lip*

Eiji: *looks at it* where are ya goin', nya?

Kou: No wonder, I've never seen such a creature. You said this place was created, don't you mean it was built?

Raph: *snuggles close to Akira*

Juraviel: *shakes his head* No, I only ever say exactly as I mean... and I mean it was created. Great magic is at work here, if you have not already been able to guess this.

Luel: Upstairs.. to my room... I'd like to finish this book. *smiles at Eiji*

Rimble: *narrows his mismatched eyes, playing the part to the hilt, voice pitched for a soft whine* Everyone says it's havoc... but it's all for the better... nobody's watching the big picture...

Akira: *falls asleep quickly*

Marron: *wanders over to the statue, curiosity getting the best of him as he runs a hand over the folded wing*

Rion: *brushes his knuckles over Rimble's cheek* It's said that in order to build a new world, you must first destroy the old...and that such change is inevitable...but its little consolation to those that live in the old world

Kou: I sensed the magic, though it is foreign to me.. Is there some greater force that willed me here, as you say? I get the feeling I'm nowhere near India anymore.

Eiji: Oh.... *face falls a bit more* Gotta leave you alone, nya?

Luel: *looks down at his book* Well... you don't *have* to.. I mean.. the book can wait.. I'm just not too terribly interesting, I'm afraid.

Eiji: *looks at him with a suspicious eye* But I thought you LIKED to study? *grins*

Rimble: *looks at Rion with a smile* Amazing insight from one so young. *pouting forgotten for a moment*

Rion: It isn't insight. *hand drops and he sighs* It's experience

Juraviel: *laughs softly, the sound almost melodic* First, there are three... and second.. my friend, you have never been farther from India...

Luel: Oh, I do! But.. I wouldn't want to leave you alone if you'd rather have company.... {Even if I *was* about to decipher that last formula... oh well...}

Rimble: *softly* A cruel experience, young one. But destruction isn't always a necessity...sometimes all it takes is a shift in perceptions, but for some that is a destruction. It all depends on where you stand.

Eiji: *looks at him, putting his arms behind his head* You don't wanna have company, though. Hoi hoi!

Kou: Three.. *sits on the edge of the fountain* This gets more intriguing by the minute..

Luel: *gives a bit of a shrug* It's fine, really. As I said, my book can wait.

Juraviel: If you like, I can explain further when we find ourselves free from the maze... our friend Marron has been stuck here for quite some time. *smiles and looks over at the mage*

Eiji: *smiles a little and shakes his head* No, no. You wanna have your book! Go read! *smiles* I will find someone else to play tennis!

Luel: *smiles* Well.. if you insist... *tilts his head to the side, giving the young man a kind smile as he heads towards the stairs* It was nice meeting you, Eiji!

Kou: Ok. That would be nice.

Eiji: *waves* You too, nya~! *poofs*

Marron: *looks over at the other two from where he'd been tracing his fingers along the statue* Oh...we don't have to hurry on if you don't want to.

Juraviel: *jumps back up to the edge of the fountain, walking around to where Marron is standing* Does that mean you've changed your mind about disliking this place?

Kou: *puts a finger to his lips im thought*

Marron: Maybe... I don't know yet.

Luel: *blinks as the young man dissapears, and finds himself changing his mind about heading upstairs, instead heading down the hall to the West Wing, and the Sun Room*

Juraviel: Yet... though you will know soon enough, I think... *smiles at the mage, before turning, taking a seat beside Kou* You must surely have questions *now*...

Kou: Many, yes.

Juraviel: Well, I have many answers.

Marron: *wanders about the statue fingers tracing the delicate lines in the fur pattern, listening somewhat to his companions*

Kou: Well then, where are we exactly? Am I still in my world or in a different one?

Rion: *sighs and lets his head fall back, eyes drifting closed* Maybe

Juraviel: Mmm... both and neither, in different senses... we are nowhere and everywhere. Such is how things are when dealing with Chaos.

Rimble: *ruffles Rion's hair a little* You have some wicked mood swings, kiddo.

Rion: *frowns* Kiddo?

Rimble: Yeah, you heard me right.

Rion: I hardly qualify as a child any longer.

Rimble: Really now? And what's the difference then?

Kou: I think I understand.. In that case, you mentioned that many people visit here. What sort of people?

Rion: Aside from the fact, children are not only young, but innocent? Both of which I am not?

Juraviel: *shrugs* The guests are varied, though few at the moment... there will be more in the future, as small steps lead to larger ones.

Rimble: *quirks an eyebrow* You are younger than I and cause no where near as much trouble...thus in a way are more innocent...so I can get away with it.

Rion: Are you so certain of that? I'm older than I appear

Kou: *nods* Okay, I see that the three of us are men, are there women here as well?

Rimble: Appearances are deceiving as well I know...but I'm certain of it.

Juraviel: At times, should they so choose to be... *chuckles softly* The population here is heavily male, however.

Kou: Ah. Are there residents from all sorts of worlds here then?

Juraviel: *nods* Yes... *glances over at Marron, who seems lost in his own thoughts* But, let us continue this conversation as we make our way to the Inne itself, hm? *hops off the fountain*

Rion: *chuckles a bit*

Kou: Alright. *a slight smirk appears on his face* At least I can rest here, I don't have to deal with Gyokumen Koushu.. *shudders*

Juraviel: *smiles* This is rest for the weary, a place to find respite from what troubles you... you have to deal with nothing you do not feel is worth your time. *looks over to Marron* Marron?

Marron: *drops his hand from the statue* Yes sir?

Juraviel: *laughs* No need to call me sir, I am in no way your superior... I was curious if you'd had enough of this maze for the time being.

Marron: *smiles* Whenever you all are ready...

Kou: *ponders for a moment and looks up at Juraviel* Is there a library or something similar here? [Perhaps I can find a way to release my mother from that horrible woman's seal here...]

Rimble: *ruffles Rion's hair again with a smile* See...odd mood changes...

Juraviel: *chuckles* I would prefer to show you both the way out at the same time... *looks over at Kou* Yes, a magnificent one... you will see it when we manage to find our way out of here.

Rion: *pouts*

Rimble: *chuckles* You just love proving my point don't you?

Rion: *scowls*

Rimble: *purrs* How many mood swings are you planning to fit in?

Kou: Okay. *gets up and straightens his garments*

Marron: *comes over to stand docilely by Kou and Juraviel*

Rion: I'm not planning anything.

Juraviel: *smiles as he starts leading both of them down the path from which they came, heading for the exit*

Rimble: *chuckles* Poor thing...I've miffed you.

Kou: *follows Juraviel and Marron out of the maze*

Rion: *crosses his arms*

Rimble: *gives a slight shake of his head* Sulk if you wish...doesn't change a thing.

Rion: I don't sulk.

Rimble: Mmmhmm...and what are you doing right now?

Rion: Talking myself out of finding out if you're flammable

Rimble: *chuckles* I am only if I wish to be.

Rion: *sighs* you really are mischief aren't you?

Rimble: A passing bad Trickster I would be if I wasn't, Rion.

Rion: *shakes his head* Can't you have normal fun?

Rimble: *looks wounded* I could, but that's so ordinary...boring... and I'm anything but boring.

Rion: *smiles* Maybe you're tyring to have fun the wrong way.

Rimble: *sniffs* More like people don't appreciate my fun...

Rion: You still haven't show me what you mean by fun

Rimble: *chuckles* Most of my fun can't be shown...it happens when it happens... all carefully coordinated to happen just so. Your kind of fun must be more immediate.

Rion: Well that doesn't sound fun at all

Rimble: *smiles* It is for me, but I'm not everyone... for which my Kin are thankful.

Rion: Yeah, but immediate is fun too.

Rimble: That sort of pleasure is fine... never been a speciality of mine, but it has it's good points.

Rion: You have power but suck in bed?

Rimble: *chuckles* I only suck on request... and I've had no complaints from my bed partners...

Rion: *bites the tip of his tongue* Wonder why?

Rimble: *gives Rion a smug look* Do you really?

Rion: *grins impishly* Wouldn't have anything to do with not biting the hand that creates you, now would it?

Rimble: Nah, the Presence could care a less about what tricks I get up to. But my brothers and sisters on the other hand.... *chuckles*

Rion: Oh, so you're saying you're too good for a normal person?

Rimble: *taps his lips* Dunno... haven't found one who was ready for such a challenge.

Rion: Well, I'm not normal...but....*looks Rimble up and down* I'm still up for that tumble.

Rimble: *lounges back, well aware of the gaze* I know you're a bit more than normal... otherwise you wouldn't have considered roasting me... *smirks at the youth*

Rion: I still could. *said teasingly*

Rimble: *grins* Could you now? Well, I suppose we could always find out.

Rion: *purrs* That we could

Rimble: *chuckles and runs a finger along Rion's jaw* That tone doesn't sound like the same youth who wanted to turn me into a Trickster flambe.

Rion: *turns his head to nip the finger* Mmmm...so I changed my mind

Rimble: *laughs again as Rion's teeth dig into skin* Proving me right about your mood swings when you do this.

Rion: *wraps his legs around Rimble's hips and pulls him close* Talk later, sex now.

Rimble: *shrugs* Straightforward.... I do like that. *shifts his head to catch Rion's lips for a drawn out kiss*

Rion: *kisses back hungrily, hands tangling in Rimble's hair to keep him close as he rocks his hips up against the greatkin*

Rimble: *wraps his arms around the youth, letting Rion squirm all he wants, carefully and painstakingly taking advantage of the willing mouth*

Rion: *lets out a slighly frustrated sigh as he tears at Rimble's clothes*

Rimble: *amused purr as the jester's motley is made short work of by the eager hands, letting his own move much slower at removing the blonde's clothes*

Rion:*breaks the kiss, only to attack Rimble's throat, nipping and sucking at the delicate skin*

Rimble: *can't help but groan, skittering fingers across the small of Rion's back* You act like a beggar at the feast, kiddo.

Rion: *grunts and yanks Rimble against him again, erection rubbing into Rimble's thigh* Now...need it NOW!

Rimble: *still amused at the eagerness, runs his hand over the pert backside* You can have it, but you've never told me how you want it.

Rion: Fast, hard, kinky, I don't give a damn just do me!

Rimble: As you will... *in a heartbeat the Greatkin has the psychic pinned down and pressing against him slowly*

Rion: *moans, wiggling against the hold, even though he really doesn't want to be free*

Rimble: *somewhen has procured oil and applied it to both their persons, positioning himself and giving Rion one last chance to back down* Quick and hard can hurt a bit...

Rion: I don't mind pain...now FUCK ME!!

Rimble: *rolls his eyes at the impatience and thrusts home into the psychic* Whatever you say... *pants softly at the tight sensation*

Rion; *lets out a howl of pained pleasuer and drags his nails down Rimble's back, his inner voice shouting his delight* /YES!!/

Rimble: {You're definitely and odd one...} *arches at the scratches, pulling back to start out a slow rythym giving the boy a chance to adjust no matter how much of a kick he gets out of pain*

Rion: *slithers against Rimble's body, trying to incite the Greatkin into moving faster, enticing him with hungry kisses and kitten like purrs* /More! Give me more~/

Rimble: *moans and nibbles along the delicate neck* Hungry little thing.... *slips his hands down to hold the slim hips as he deepens his thrusts even if he doesn't really speed his pace*

Rion: *whines at the slow pace, however lovely it feels, wanting, no needing the fast fall into pleasured oblivion* Please....oh please....go faster...deeper, make me cum. MAKE ME CUM!

Rimble: *grumbles but obliges, driving hard and fast into the small body* {Whatever you demand, kiddo.}

Rion: *moans and mewls shifting his hips ever so slightly until he's screamin with pleasuer, spiralling faster and faster to thi sowne release.

Rimble: *smirks and pants, letting a hand come between them to wrap around Rion's length* Take what you want, kiddo....scream your heart out....

Rion: *let out a scream of satisfaction at the finger on his need, managing ot hold for a rew more precious seconds before he's tumbling over thed edge, and sending the instense pleasure directly into Rimble's mind to share*

Rimble: *eyes widen unused to such a connection, finding his own release moments later, a soft cry of amazed satisfaction on his lips*