22nd, Fall, 518 AV
One would expect Mauriel to be working the night shift during The Moon Festival, but she pleaded with her bosses and colleagues to exchange shifts so that she could enjoy her first Moon Festival among the mortals. While trying to sing in Leth's glory and making everyone's night brighter was important, she felt a little selfish at this time and wanted some time for herself, to explore the local customs, go pray, spend some time simply thinking. And, beyond all, it felt very right to do it that way.
That meant she worked in her Akvatari form today, which was unfortunately not very flattering in her new velvet dressnote for mods: yet to be claimed from the fashion challenge, sorry, waiting for seasonal wage confirmation so I could afford it, pic: . It was a pure bargain, and she loved its colors, deep dark blue of the night's sky, with silver embroidery in the color of the moon and stars. It was the perfect decor for her nightly form, but was somewhat stretched and awkward on her during the day, having to make space for her wings at the back and her tail being wider than her waist as an Ethaefal. The dress obliged however, and she promised herself not to risk damaging it like this again. She just wanted to wear it to the Festival too much.
It was with a sigh of relief that her form changed, both because she was very excited to go out and explore the celebrations, because she was glad to put no more pressure on her dress, and because her fingers were starting to ache from the lute she'd been playing for hours now. The guests were quite happy with her transformation, finding it symbolic of the whole event apparently, so she indulged them with one more song before leaving, throwing an apologetic smile to the bard who was supposed to take her place in the night shift. Being an Ethaefal could be an asset in this city in many ways, and she did not take that for granted.
She offered her guests a bow, before waving goodbye at Aleah, a smile a tad too goofy and excited decorating her face.
That meant she worked in her Akvatari form today, which was unfortunately not very flattering in her new velvet dressnote for mods: yet to be claimed from the fashion challenge, sorry, waiting for seasonal wage confirmation so I could afford it, pic: . It was a pure bargain, and she loved its colors, deep dark blue of the night's sky, with silver embroidery in the color of the moon and stars. It was the perfect decor for her nightly form, but was somewhat stretched and awkward on her during the day, having to make space for her wings at the back and her tail being wider than her waist as an Ethaefal. The dress obliged however, and she promised herself not to risk damaging it like this again. She just wanted to wear it to the Festival too much.
It was with a sigh of relief that her form changed, both because she was very excited to go out and explore the celebrations, because she was glad to put no more pressure on her dress, and because her fingers were starting to ache from the lute she'd been playing for hours now. The guests were quite happy with her transformation, finding it symbolic of the whole event apparently, so she indulged them with one more song before leaving, throwing an apologetic smile to the bard who was supposed to take her place in the night shift. Being an Ethaefal could be an asset in this city in many ways, and she did not take that for granted.
She offered her guests a bow, before waving goodbye at Aleah, a smile a tad too goofy and excited decorating her face.