The Drow Queen of Glaley [Very NSFW]

[Shiori]

"No, I haven't had the time." or the funds.

[NPCs]

"Perhaps next moon's swing, we should attend a show instead of having tea?" Manu suggested, using a very archaic phrase to describe a fortnight. Or very fey. Or beastial outsider. Emiko's expression was a mix of excited and nervous with anxiety icing on top.

[Shiori]

"That would be lovely! Assuming my husband agrees. He cannot join us, alas, but I would hate to upset him."

[NPCs]

Emiko's expression turned outright alarmed but Manu spoke before she could respond. "It would a women only event, like today, regardless. My partner is not currently being courted, you see."

[Shiori]

"Of course, of course. My husband is bedridden, you see, so girl's days like this are the only excursions I can accept either."

[NPCs]

"I ssee," Emiko replied, nodding slightly. "I, um, I don't often attend-- have t-ttime to attend other's outings."

[Shiori]

"I'm sure you must do a lot for the Kame family," sympathized Shiori. 

[NPCs]

Emiko lowered her eyes. "I do what I can."

"She is one of the house's healers," Manu put in, a chiding sort of pride in her voice.

[Shiori]

"Oh, that's wonderful! I'm so glad you're able to perform this service."

[NPCs]

A touch flushed, Emiko shook her head. "It's only bbecause of Manu." Dreamy, freed of Manu's vile clutches, scampered over to Emiko.

"A healer? That's so lucky!" she exclaimed, rearing up to put her front paws on either side of Emiko's head. Voice deathly serious, she explained, "I'm dying. Without a healer's assistance in getting me the proper medicine..." Cue big, woebegone eyes and look of alarmed dismay.

[Shiori]

"Pay her no mind, she just wants more sweets."

[NPCs]

"Candied bacon," Dreamy intoned like a priest invoking their deity. "I'll wither away." Emiko just... started at Dreamy, brain trying to process the whimsy of a dire fox. Or, well, that's what Jass thought Dreamy was at first, though he's rapidly starting to doubt that judgement.

[Shiori]

"I doubt they have candied bacon at a teahouse, Dreamy. Drink your tea."

[NPCs]

Dreamy let out a piteous whimper as she pulls away, casting Shiori a betrayed look as she does-- "Ack!"

"So cuuuute," Emiko whisper-shouted as she hugs the fox tightly to her chest, wiggling in her seat as she does so.

[Shiori]

"I'm sure she can visit you if you like," offered Shiori, trying not to seem too eager to get some distance from her vulpine friend.