Usually during the morning prayers,
DM Arrakeen wrote:During the morning prayer kids are quiet, still drowsy and slightly disorientated. Even Timmy and Dannic seem to be behaving well. Stern, heavy look that Sylvi appears to keep over them, holds the rascals in check. Children are used by now to the routine and the usual outline of the prayers.
The day Telia joins them however and recites the poem about kindness,
DM Arrakeen wrote:Telia's part in the morning prayers comes out as a surprise to the children. They way she looks doesn't make it any better. Her presence, now that children are starting to wake up properly, catches their attention. In a way, the finery of her clothing and the way she looks make it difficult for them to focus properly on the words she is saying.
Timmy would gape in wonder, curiosity and awe at the woman when she approached him, he definitely didn't catch a word from what she was talking about. He would go unusually still when she started straightening his tunic.
Amanda, on the other hand, would be the only child in the group not looking much Telia's way. When the woman approached her, girl would move away, hiding behind whoever was standing closest.
Quinn would turn an impressive shade of deep red upon being touched by Telia. Which, in turn, would cause Dannic to giggle and nudge Quinn into the side. The joker of the group would whisper something to the older boy with a crooked smile.
Andrew would grab the little notebook he carries around, rubbing the edge of it nervously. His gaze would be practically glued to Telia while he does so. It is obvious he itches to draw something. Perhaps the sorceress herself.
Mili would look to the finery surrounding Telia with a curious and studious gaze. She would tug at her plain, simple dress in thought, her expression turning a little bit self-conscious. But it would be soon gone when she turned her attention to the words spoken by Ameris' wife. The oldest one the group would most likely be the only one actually paying attention. Upon touching, she would smile gently to Telia.
Upon noticing that Amanda tries to hide, Telia does not try to make further contact with her.
At breakfast, when Telia joins the children,
DM Arrakeen wrote:Plain, kind but boring priest, personality to which children are so used to, would be almost ignored during breakfast. The only one paying attention to Ameris would be Quinn. The quiet, earnest-looking boy would ask the priest if it would be possible for him to get some thick needles and threads so he could repair his and Timmy's shoes.
Timmy would try to sit -very close- to Telia and share his bread covered with jam with her. He would not speak much, entirely taken by the beautiful, kind and nicely smelling woman.
Dannic would attempt to shower the sorceress with questions about performances, but Sylvi would put a quick end to it, stating that there is much to do after breakfast and there is no time to waste for such debate now.
Andrew would sit and when Sylvi is not looking he would draw few lines in his notebook.
Amanda would barely touch the food, nibbling at it with a remote look on her face.
Mili would be quickly done with her portion eager to start the lessons planned for today.
Telia would thank Timmy for sharing his bread with her and eat the offered food. When Dannic asks about performances and Sylvi tells him off, the sorceress would tell Dannic that they can find time to speak of it later in the day or some other time. When she notices that Andrew is sketching, she would ask what he is drawing but if he seemed hesitant to tell or show her, she would instead direct the talk to drawing techniques with a charcoal pen.
When it is time for discussion,
DM Arrakeen wrote:After dinner Sylvi would sit the kids in a circle and then allow Ameris to introduce himself and say the things the priest intended to say before she takes over and asks children if there is anything they wish to share.
Quinn, as pragmatic as he is, mentions the need of fixing his and Timmy's shoes or perhaps giving the younger one a new set. When asked about kindness he shrugs gently saying that everyone should be kind to one another.
Mili thanks the Lion's for their care and support of the children and asks if she could be of any help. Then she would speak about kindness saying that kindness needs to be answered with kindness and offered to those who lack or need it. That only a gentle and kind approach can breed good deeds.
Andrew would mention that kindness is something everyone should try to use as much as possible because kind people have pretty faces, faces easier to draw.
Dannic would try to argue that kindness can be shown in different ways, that making someone laugh, tickle someone sad and tease other brings them joy, which is his way of being kind.
Amanda remains silent, there would be a palpable tension about the girl. She casts many nervous glances about the room and avoids looks of other people.
Timmy once again sits himself as close to Telia as possible, more confident this time he clenches his little, a bit dirty hand on the fabric of the dress that sorceress is wearing.
Sylvi would listen to the kids then add some commentary to their words. Noting Amanda's behavior, she repeats Ameris' words about everyone making sure that the children are safe. She reminds them about their duties and responsibilities to do homework and help with chores. Later on, Sylvi adds her own thoughts about kindness before concluding the group talks and ushering kids to go back to their tasks.
Telia would not mind Timmy sitting so close to her or the grubby hand clenching her dress. She would listen to each child speak but would not force anyone to share their thoughts. In a gentle manner, she tells Andrew that it is the kindness in one's soul that matters and that is what the gods see. That the gods do not care if someone is pretty or ugly. She advises Andrew to try to catch the soul of the people he draws.
Nomster wrote:Telia would overall, try to observe the children and try to be with them at least for one meal a day. During these, the conversations would be light and she would seek to find out things each child likes or is good at. She would also inquire about things the children want to do in the future and would listen even if the answers would be ridiculous perhaps, at times.
DM Arrakeen wrote:Dannic and Andrew would grill Telia about art, theatre, drawing, performances. They can't wait for a trip to the White Mask. Dannic is a curious, easy going one, definitely the most charismatic of the kids. Andrew is more an observer he loves drawing and sketching. He mostly draws people.
Quinn would rarely take part in a discussion on his own accord but he answers direct questions politely. After few days, it would be apparent that this boy is very pragmatic and likes to works with his hands making things, fixing things. There is no artistic side to it.
Timmy would try to shadow Telia whenever an opportunity to do so showed itself. Dannic would tease him for it which would cause the younger boy to express some anger and even cry. Timmy would try to catch Telia's attention with wild stories he himself creates or try to make her play with him in his imaginary games.
Amanda would keep her distance from everyone except for Sylvi and to a degree Mili. She would ignore any questions from other people but she would do her chores. If left to her own devices Amanda would sit in some corner watching other children or hide somewhere and then read a book. For some reason, Amanda seems to appear rather fearful, skittish and nervous. She looks around a lot and is rather jumpy. The number of adults and strangers doesn't help really.
Mili would engage in polite conversations and together with Quinn she would be the most helpful one around. Obviously, she loves to study and help others study as well. After few days she would start probing Telia about some theoretical questions about magic, spells, and such.
The questions about art, theatre, drawing, performances would all be answered and Telia would show a patience for these. She would say that she hopes that they can all go to the Theater soon and just play there.
When Dannic teases Timmy to the point that the younger child angers or cries, Telia herself would show quick anger. She is not one to raise her voice in anger but there would be more of a coldness in her demeanour and especially her eyes.
"There is no true joy in making someone feel unhappy or sad, Dannic. I want you to think back on the words you said about kindness." Her anger cools just as quickly as it arrives.
Telia would allow Timmy to shadow her when proper. She would often make it a point of sitting in the meeting room upstairs, where the children usually dine and have their lessons, either reading or writing. When she has business that requires her to be in the lounge or there are things that needs her full attention, she would not allow any of the children to follow her. Sylvi and any others in Pathfinder Hall would know that the children are not to idle in the lounge and only be there if they have a reason to, for example, aiding someone in the kitchen and then only under supervision.
She would take note of Amanda being afraid but would not approach the girl, thinking it would frighten her even more.
Telia would answer Mili's questions about magic and spells but it may perhaps be evident that Telia cannot answer any advanced questions about the workings of magic. Being a sorceress, she does not quite grasp magic the same way wizards do, not having studied it as much. She would however certainly know the basics and be willing to share such things and discuss them. She would ask Mili how the girl would feel about visiting the Temple of Mystra when time permits and speak with the priestesses there.
The noise level of the children,
DM Arrakeen wrote:During the day kids are creating the usual amount of noise, a group of them would do. During the night, after a fully packed with tasks day, they drop exhausted into their beds and do not disturb anyone. With the exception of Amanda that wakes up screaming every now and then. But Sylvi handles that quickly enough before it becomes a bigger disturbance.
Telia would have some concern over Amanda, not really knowing what to do about her and young girl's fear. She would seek to consult Sylvi and ask the older woman what the best approach might be.
She then consults her familiar, the orange tabby Silvyr, who appears just as a regular house cat to everyone else. After some coaxing and promises of ham, the cat would seek to be closer to Amanda and would even try to sleep at the foot end of her bed. Silvyr would be made to do this at least for a tenday and Telia would consult her cat how Amanda reacted to his presence.
