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Summary: Last Night's Events, from Laughter to Tears
(Much previously at Milliways: Moiraine arrives, discovers that she is Bound, and and begins looking for a way to return to her world in order to help the Dragon Reborn. Every attempt is a failure, and two have near-disastrous results -- the destruction of Snow's travel portal and Dream's fall into the Dreaming.
Still previously, but more recently, Rand arrives, fleeing enemies and in a very bad state. Moiraine tries to Heal him, but Rand does not recognize her, and attacks her. The combined efforts of Dream, Will, and Dionysus prevent anything else unfortunate from happening, and Moiraine is then able to help Rand, who has no memory of his arrival and subsequent attack. Moiraine does not tell him; instead, they agree to speak later and Rand leaves; Dream takes Moiraine to the Dreaming, where they talk about what happened.
Two nights ago, Moiraine finds out from Dionysus that Rand is gone, and has been for some time. Unfortunately, Moiraine and Rand never got to talk over events after his attack, and she is horrified that he has left without this knowledge, and may be in danger as a result. She blames herself, not knowing if he had tried to find her or not before departing, since she had been visiting Dream for a few days and had neglected to leave word.)
Last night, Moiraine comes downstairs and goes to her usual table to study her journal notes. (She is still looking for a way to leave Milliways so that she can help Rand, and also a way to return again as well.) Dream appears behind her and runs his fingers through her hair, and she welcomes him to the table. He kisses her and settles into his usual chair, and they talk briefly of Peter and Anakin and the events of the night before.
The irrepressible Charlie Pace comes over, bringing ice cream. Greetings are exchanged, and Moiraine introduces him to Dream. Charlie thinks that Dream is overly Goth, and that he might be a performer as well, due to his resemblance to Robert Smith (and this mun promptly dies of laughter). Morpheus denies being any such thing, and an explanation of the Endless is offered, along with visual aid. Curious, Charlie wants to know how it's possible for one of the Endless to die; Dream gives a very short summary, and an image of Orpheus is briefly visible. Moiraine doesn't know the story, but she can tell that Dream is upset, and offers silent comfort as best she can. Charlie finds them cute, and shows off by doing tricks with a spoon, which makes Moiraine laugh. They talk briefly of their respective journals and writings, and Charlie proudly and with evident happiness says that he's both met someone and written a song. Moiraine is pleased, and hopes to hear him play sometime.
Peter arrives, also in a good mood, greets everyone, and is introduced to Charlie. They are very British at each other, and then Charlie bids everyone farewell and goes back up to his room.
Moiraine asks how Peter is doing, given that when she had last seen him it was shortly after he'd had a board shoved through his leg, and Peter explains that he's not only well, but is happy and that several good things have happened with his patients and having had a chance to frustrate the Rider. Moiraine is very curious about the latter, so Peter explains, and she is pleased. They speak briefly of bravery and risking one's self for others.
And then, things fall completely apart.
Talk of taking risks reminds Peter of something, and he tells Moiraine about Dream's plan to make a second attempt to send her home -- an attempt similar to the one that nearly destroyed him before. Peter also mentions having talked to others about this, lays out some of the risks involved, and finally expresses his frustration at the idea. Morpheus, who has not told Moiraine what he was planning to do, does not react well to this at all. He vanishes, and closes the way to the Dreaming so that no one may consciously find him.
Peter is surprised and hurt; Moiraine is stunned, frightened, and then completely bereft when she realizes that she cannot reach Morpheus through the amethyst key. Peter quickly moves from hurt to anger, and makes a few cutting comments before leaving. Moiraine chooses to stay behind and think matters through. (It may not have been the wisest decision on her part...)
Meg comes over, having seen Moiraine's distress, and asks what's wrong. Anthy follows her, but stays back a bit; Yrael also joins the small group, very concerned. For once, Moiraine is not at all evasive, although she's too much in shock to be of real help, but she does manage to explain what has happened. Meg suggests that perhaps emotions are just running high and that everything will be all right soon, and Moiraine points out her concern for the risk involved and expresses hope that there must be another way.
This seems to offend Anthy, who then offers Moiraine a blue rose, as she has done once before. Moiraine doesn't immediately see anything but a blue flower, and thinks for a moment that the way into the Dreaming has been reopened, but then she recognizes the rose and its meaning -- that of a hopeless dream. This finally breaks the Aes Sedai completely, and she begins to cry.
A weeping Aes Sedai is a highly distressing thing for Meg, who offers a scarf for the tears and then scolds Anthy, and also for Yrael, who jumps into Moiraine's lap and tries to comfort her. Eventually, Moiraine regains some control, and decides to go outside to the lake, since she does not think she will be able to rest. Meg starts to offer "dreamless sleep" potion, but wisely realizes that would be a Bad Idea (for which this mun is very grateful, as there's enough breakage going on here already), and is at a loss for words; Yrael nods and leaves her accordingly.
Moiraine extends a formally courteous farewell to Meg and Yrael (ignoring Anthy completely, yes) and goes outside. Meg is concerned, still, and starts to follow her -- but stops at the door, realizing that there is nothing she can do. Instead, she discusses Anthy's behavior with her, briefly. Anthy soon leaves, and Meg does as well.
Outside, Moiraine sits by the lake, staring at the stars.
Still previously, but more recently, Rand arrives, fleeing enemies and in a very bad state. Moiraine tries to Heal him, but Rand does not recognize her, and attacks her. The combined efforts of Dream, Will, and Dionysus prevent anything else unfortunate from happening, and Moiraine is then able to help Rand, who has no memory of his arrival and subsequent attack. Moiraine does not tell him; instead, they agree to speak later and Rand leaves; Dream takes Moiraine to the Dreaming, where they talk about what happened.
Two nights ago, Moiraine finds out from Dionysus that Rand is gone, and has been for some time. Unfortunately, Moiraine and Rand never got to talk over events after his attack, and she is horrified that he has left without this knowledge, and may be in danger as a result. She blames herself, not knowing if he had tried to find her or not before departing, since she had been visiting Dream for a few days and had neglected to leave word.)
Last night, Moiraine comes downstairs and goes to her usual table to study her journal notes. (She is still looking for a way to leave Milliways so that she can help Rand, and also a way to return again as well.) Dream appears behind her and runs his fingers through her hair, and she welcomes him to the table. He kisses her and settles into his usual chair, and they talk briefly of Peter and Anakin and the events of the night before.
The irrepressible Charlie Pace comes over, bringing ice cream. Greetings are exchanged, and Moiraine introduces him to Dream. Charlie thinks that Dream is overly Goth, and that he might be a performer as well, due to his resemblance to Robert Smith (and this mun promptly dies of laughter). Morpheus denies being any such thing, and an explanation of the Endless is offered, along with visual aid. Curious, Charlie wants to know how it's possible for one of the Endless to die; Dream gives a very short summary, and an image of Orpheus is briefly visible. Moiraine doesn't know the story, but she can tell that Dream is upset, and offers silent comfort as best she can. Charlie finds them cute, and shows off by doing tricks with a spoon, which makes Moiraine laugh. They talk briefly of their respective journals and writings, and Charlie proudly and with evident happiness says that he's both met someone and written a song. Moiraine is pleased, and hopes to hear him play sometime.
Peter arrives, also in a good mood, greets everyone, and is introduced to Charlie. They are very British at each other, and then Charlie bids everyone farewell and goes back up to his room.
Moiraine asks how Peter is doing, given that when she had last seen him it was shortly after he'd had a board shoved through his leg, and Peter explains that he's not only well, but is happy and that several good things have happened with his patients and having had a chance to frustrate the Rider. Moiraine is very curious about the latter, so Peter explains, and she is pleased. They speak briefly of bravery and risking one's self for others.
And then, things fall completely apart.
Talk of taking risks reminds Peter of something, and he tells Moiraine about Dream's plan to make a second attempt to send her home -- an attempt similar to the one that nearly destroyed him before. Peter also mentions having talked to others about this, lays out some of the risks involved, and finally expresses his frustration at the idea. Morpheus, who has not told Moiraine what he was planning to do, does not react well to this at all. He vanishes, and closes the way to the Dreaming so that no one may consciously find him.
Peter is surprised and hurt; Moiraine is stunned, frightened, and then completely bereft when she realizes that she cannot reach Morpheus through the amethyst key. Peter quickly moves from hurt to anger, and makes a few cutting comments before leaving. Moiraine chooses to stay behind and think matters through. (It may not have been the wisest decision on her part...)
Meg comes over, having seen Moiraine's distress, and asks what's wrong. Anthy follows her, but stays back a bit; Yrael also joins the small group, very concerned. For once, Moiraine is not at all evasive, although she's too much in shock to be of real help, but she does manage to explain what has happened. Meg suggests that perhaps emotions are just running high and that everything will be all right soon, and Moiraine points out her concern for the risk involved and expresses hope that there must be another way.
This seems to offend Anthy, who then offers Moiraine a blue rose, as she has done once before. Moiraine doesn't immediately see anything but a blue flower, and thinks for a moment that the way into the Dreaming has been reopened, but then she recognizes the rose and its meaning -- that of a hopeless dream. This finally breaks the Aes Sedai completely, and she begins to cry.
A weeping Aes Sedai is a highly distressing thing for Meg, who offers a scarf for the tears and then scolds Anthy, and also for Yrael, who jumps into Moiraine's lap and tries to comfort her. Eventually, Moiraine regains some control, and decides to go outside to the lake, since she does not think she will be able to rest. Meg starts to offer "dreamless sleep" potion, but wisely realizes that would be a Bad Idea (for which this mun is very grateful, as there's enough breakage going on here already), and is at a loss for words; Yrael nods and leaves her accordingly.
Moiraine extends a formally courteous farewell to Meg and Yrael (ignoring Anthy completely, yes) and goes outside. Meg is concerned, still, and starts to follow her -- but stops at the door, realizing that there is nothing she can do. Instead, she discusses Anthy's behavior with her, briefly. Anthy soon leaves, and Meg does as well.
Outside, Moiraine sits by the lake, staring at the stars.
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*sadly glues Moiraine together with tea*
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*cannot glue Moiraine together with tea. But can tie her together with scarves . . .*
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*wibbles and clings*
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