Perchance to Dream
Sep. 23rd, 2021 09:32 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
gloriouslygood posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
wildemountWho: Shaun Gilmore & OTA
What: Waking up at home & reaching out to the Nein
I. Waking Up in Emon
It was a shock to wake up in his own bed in his richly decorated home in Emon. Shaun knew immediately it was home from the feel of the sheets around his body and the familiar scents of incense in his room. That strange island could have easily been passed off as a dream except for the ring on his finger which was not there when he went to bed.
At least, it wasn't on his finger here in Emon.
Shaun was immediately out of bed, quickly dressed, and then began to send out rapid messages. He check in with Sherry to see how much time had passed, none, and how the business is, fine. She asked if something was wrong and honestly, Shaun didn't know how to answer.
He told her he planned to take a trip to Wildmount to see about expanding the business. He couldn't see her but he knew she rolled her eyes in her reply of "okay boss".
Oh, it was good to be home.
Then he began to message Vox Machina. Keyleth first, then Percy and Vex, and Pike. Were they home? Were they okay? They should come to his shop or his home, they should compare notes on their experiences. Or he could come to them. Whitestone might make the better meeting place.
Still, he wondered... was it real? It had to be real. It felt real.
---
II. Wildmount
After a week or so of getting his affairs in order and doing a bit of investigating Shaun set off on a journey. He hadn't traveled like this since he was a younger man but he had to be sure his new friends were home and taken care of as well. He couldn't just wait around Emon until they showed up at his door, though that would be the smarter plan. Sherry could run the business until he came back.
His plan was very simple. Find the Mighty Nein and set up a teleportation circle wherever they had settled. They would all be able to come and go as they pleased then. There would be no long sailing trip or riding horses from city to city. In the blink of an eye they could all be together.
Shaun made brief stops in Nicodranas, Zadash, and Rexxentrum for potential store locations. This was, objectively, supposed to be a business trip. Then he went north. Very north to where his new friends said they often settled.
"Hello?!" He called, voice booming out with its usual jovialness. "I'm looking for the Mighty Nein. I've heard they're a worthy band of adventurers. Possibly good customers for a businessman such as myself."
When he saw them, he grinned. Look at them. Happy, healthy, and home.
What: Waking up at home & reaching out to the Nein
I. Waking Up in Emon
It was a shock to wake up in his own bed in his richly decorated home in Emon. Shaun knew immediately it was home from the feel of the sheets around his body and the familiar scents of incense in his room. That strange island could have easily been passed off as a dream except for the ring on his finger which was not there when he went to bed.
At least, it wasn't on his finger here in Emon.
Shaun was immediately out of bed, quickly dressed, and then began to send out rapid messages. He check in with Sherry to see how much time had passed, none, and how the business is, fine. She asked if something was wrong and honestly, Shaun didn't know how to answer.
He told her he planned to take a trip to Wildmount to see about expanding the business. He couldn't see her but he knew she rolled her eyes in her reply of "okay boss".
Oh, it was good to be home.
Then he began to message Vox Machina. Keyleth first, then Percy and Vex, and Pike. Were they home? Were they okay? They should come to his shop or his home, they should compare notes on their experiences. Or he could come to them. Whitestone might make the better meeting place.
Still, he wondered... was it real? It had to be real. It felt real.
---
II. Wildmount
After a week or so of getting his affairs in order and doing a bit of investigating Shaun set off on a journey. He hadn't traveled like this since he was a younger man but he had to be sure his new friends were home and taken care of as well. He couldn't just wait around Emon until they showed up at his door, though that would be the smarter plan. Sherry could run the business until he came back.
His plan was very simple. Find the Mighty Nein and set up a teleportation circle wherever they had settled. They would all be able to come and go as they pleased then. There would be no long sailing trip or riding horses from city to city. In the blink of an eye they could all be together.
Shaun made brief stops in Nicodranas, Zadash, and Rexxentrum for potential store locations. This was, objectively, supposed to be a business trip. Then he went north. Very north to where his new friends said they often settled.
"Hello?!" He called, voice booming out with its usual jovialness. "I'm looking for the Mighty Nein. I've heard they're a worthy band of adventurers. Possibly good customers for a businessman such as myself."
When he saw them, he grinned. Look at them. Happy, healthy, and home.
no subject
Date: 2021-09-25 04:50 am (UTC)Her heart hurt for Shaun maybe even more than for herself--if her memories were correct, they'd gotten a second chance in a way she and Vax hadn't quite gotten to. That in and of itself was painful, but she wanted to be strong; to keep her promise to Vax to take care of Shaun.
So, after letting some of her staff know where she'd be, and after a brief chat with the tree, she was in Emon, making her way to Shaun's shop.
"I don't know how to accept it like you can," she said, once she'd greeted him. "So I want to try to get him back."
There was a pause, and then: "And if it was real, then I want to find Caleb."
no subject
Date: 2021-09-25 11:31 am (UTC)"Taking on the Goddess of Fate and the Dead will not be easy," he warned, though she probably knew that already. "But if you must try then I won't stand in your way."
He would try to talk her out of it bit by bit. They shouldn't interfere with the cycle in action here.
"Oh, I'm certain they're real. I'm going to Wildmount to find them once I'm certain all of Vox is alright and my business is fine." He got her a cup of tea since they would talk for a bit. "I should expand into Wildmount anyway. I remember the places they talked about and I'll check them. You can come with me, if you'd like. Or would you rather focus on getting Vax back?"
no subject
Date: 2021-09-26 06:16 am (UTC)Accepting the tea gratefully, she nodded. "I'll come with you. Caleb--I want to find Caleb." She also wasn't particularly keen on separating herself from Shaun now. "Have you heard from anyone else yet? Vex? Percy? Pike?"
no subject
Date: 2021-09-26 11:15 am (UTC)"Don't worry, we'll find them." Shaun had already ordered a map of Wildmount and any information about trade and major businesses.
He shook his head. "Not yet. I imagine Vex and Percy are busy smothering their children with love at the moment and will be in touch when they're done."
Which was fine. They deserved that time with their children and the happiness that brought them.
no subject
Date: 2021-09-27 03:03 am (UTC)"Yeah, you're probably right. I'm sure they'll contact us as soon as they're done giving the babies hugs and kisses." She leaned her head on Shaun's shoulder again.
"Whenever you're ready, we can try the tree?"
no subject
Date: 2021-09-27 06:43 pm (UTC)Shaun wasn't sure a tree could take them all the way to another continent but it would certainly be worth trying. If they could cut travel time down he would be quite happy.
"You can stay with me while here in Emon if you want." He would always welcome her and now they could share a bed even if it was just to cuddle.