Sighing, I realize that I’m truly on my own here and watching TV shows from the past is not helping to further me in my journey to self-enlightenment. Time to start making the most of my time and I know exactly who I want to talk to first. My mind made up, I reach over to stroke Cara’s head and say aloud, “We’re going out tonight, Cara. Give me about thirty minutes to get myself together.” Racing upstairs to my room I pull open my walk-in closet. On one side is all matter of clothing and on the other is a collection of weapons. Da made the shelving and the display cases. I make my selections and quickly shower and change.
Some thirty minutes later, I’m standing in front of the mirror taking in my transformation from a frumpy depressed elven young woman to ready for a night out on the town. The black leather strapless bustier showcases the girls, the pendant I chose to wear is an amethyst crystal that lays heavy between my breasts. My matching black leather pants hug my hips and rear to perfection. Gingerly, I pull on a pair of stiletto boot shoes. I’ve chosen to leave my hair down to tumble down my back in curtains of dark chestnut brown wavy locks that reach my waist. Reaching for matching amethyst earrings, I quickly put them on before applying a bit of lip gloss to my full lips, along with a hint of mascara to highlight my brilliant blue eyes. Smiling at my reflection, I reach up to tuck my hair behind my pointy elven ear and then muss the mass of hair around my face, not wanting anyone to guess that I’m not from around here. It’s just easier that way. Pointy ears are a definite give away.
Turning to Cara, I ask, “Are you ready? Come on girl. Let’s get out of here. It’s time for me to get some answers to some very important questions.”
We trace to Uncle Tarron’s bar and whatever else he has going on here. He landed on Tarron’s Tavern, but it really is so much more. Walking up to the goblin at the front door, I ask, “Can you tell my uncle that, LJ is here?”
The goblin is wearing a handsome façade and he looks at me with an expression that says, “I’ve heard it all before.”
I smile and say, “My uncle is Tarron… You know … The Horde King. Tell him that,” and I sigh as I give my full name, “Lillie Joanna Faerondarl is here to see him.”
His eyes go wide, he bows and says, “Please, my lady, step inside. We’ll notify our king shortly. Begging your pardon, my lady.”
“No worries. I’ll wait inside. Just so you know, I prefer LJ,” and then mumble under my breath, “even if no one wants to adopt calling me that.”
The goblin is immediately on the phone, which is more like an earpiece and an implant in his forehand. Before I know it, I’m being ushered into a lift and it quickly traverses several floors before opening to reveal a room that is covered in wood surfaces. Deep, dark timbers that gleam from the high polish. Tarron is behind the bar at the far back of the large spacious room and looks up to see me as I exit the lift. His smile is contagious as he saunters his way toward me weaving through the high tops that litter the room. My smile falters as I’m distracted by a particularly enticing scent. Quickly, I scan the area and see a large handsome male staring back at me before turning and retreating down a dimly lit hall labeled restrooms. It’s early yet and there really are not that many people here, mostly males watching the latest sports sensation on a large 3D television.
Tarron reaches me and hauls me into a fatherly like embrace. He whispers, “Little flower, what are you doing here? Just when did you start dressing like that? By the gods, child, you should but on a jacket, or a scarf, or something to cover up. Are you trying to be noticed?”
I give him a saucy wink, and reply, “What? You don’t like my ensemble?” Spinning around with a cheeky grin, “And no, I’m not trying to be noticed, not particularly, but … I need your help and I thought it would be better if I attempted to fit in. You know, dress like a grown-up.”
Tarron laughs, a hearty laugh and says, “Well, LJ is it now? Your Da would have a coronary for sure if he saw you in that ensemble. You have managed to attract every eye in the room. Male and female alike. I’m honored that you would come to me for help. How can I assist you?”
I hesitate before asking, “Tell me about the dark fae, tell me about your dark tendencies.”
“Ahhh …, come with me little one, you and your companion. I will tell you all you need to know over
