Dream a Little Dream (chapter 2 - "The Sock")

[Flann]

"I thought ya sorted me sock drawer, Sol. Can't find me other lucky sock."

Flann stands at his dresser wearing one blue sock with red polka dots, big toe conspicuously poking out the end, and nothing else. Holding a green sock with golden... starbursts? in his left hand, he roots around in the drawer with his right some more.

Solerei sits in bed with pillows propped behind her, blankets draped loosely about her torso. She is still a bit self-conscious about being naked around Flann.. even though last night they... blushing furiously at the thought she recalls what he is saying.

"I counted yer socks, Flann. Ye have 11, and only two of 'em were pairs. That other.. blue... sock was so holey all ye'd have to do is show it to yer congregation, and forget the sermon. I threw it out. Yer brown socks are the last pair ye own."   

Vannis, having run through the sewers from Castleview to avoid Rush Hour at the Mariner bell, bursts into the Chapel. Squeak and a rustle, and Solerei disappears under the covers.

"Flann! G'd t'see yahbee wake, blessit! Yahneed t'hep safe t'gull! Elf gull! Yahsee Sol t'day... "

Vannis shuts his mouth as he realizes Flann is standing there naked with one sock on, not really paying much attention.

"She's over there, fella", Flann hooks a thumb toward the lump on the bed and continues poking around in the drawer. Deciding to go with the nice green one.. brown socks arent lucky and besides the lady in Nettleville that sold the green one to him said it was worn by Antonius Bayle himself!.. he hops around putting it on his other foot.

Solerei slowly uncovers her head, blushing and furious. Eyeing daggers at Flann and the unlocked door, swinging open and Marr knows who else may come traipsing in, willing him to at least apologize for not locking the door... and noticing he isn't looking at her.. she turns this harrowing look on Vannis, changing the message a bit.

Vannis smiles and knuckles his forehead, "G'day Sol'n g'd t'see yah! 'n I tink c'ngratulashoon be'n..." finally Vannis catches the "I'll kick your teeth in if you say anything to anyone" subliminal message and drops the smile, stifling the greeting.

"What. Do. You. Want." comes out from between her clenched teeth, the punctuation almost an audible click. Additionally, another subliminal message of "in under three seconds" flies across the room and hits Vannis squarely between the eyes.

Turning around quickly, Vannis says, "Elf gull. New T'naaria. Tur'ble trouble. See'er'n m'toughts. Inna cell. Needin 'elp t'rescue'er."

Flann, almost dressed now and starting to look around for his armor, says "Alright fella. We'll meet ya outside."