The Deck, late Saturday afternoon (post-Cheerleading Exhibition)

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

The deck was out of the rain, something important when there were two Firecats and the Son of The Sun to keep dry, which was why Karal had suggested it.

Karal and Altra watched as Solaris made herself comfortable on one of the chairs, her two guards standing unobtrusively in the background. She seemed to be enjoying her time here, which was something of a relief.

He was less nervous than he had been yesterday, nothing disastrous having happened (though Altra was keeping a sharp eye out for gremlins). She smiled her thanks as he handed her a cup of tea and, once she was settled, he leaned forward slightly, the two of them talking quietly about matters both Karsite and Fandomish.

[ooc: Open yay!]

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[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

No visitor didn't mean Gavin was going to be a shut in for the weekend. Even less so when he spotted a familiar figure on the deck.

He bounded closer and said, "Karal! Still love me like you used to?"

He wasn't paying that much attention to who was with him.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal went pink. Oh, Sunlord. "Gavin," he said as he quickly stood. "Umm, this is--" How did he introduce her? This was never covered in his training. "Solaris, who is the Son of The Sun." Solaris was watching with interest and a half-concealed smile. "Solaris, this is Gavin Darklighter."

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"Oh, hey, let me shut my big kriffing mouth," he said and blushed. "Sorry, I wasn't paying attention!"

[sunlord-son.livejournal.com]

"It is perfectly all right," Solaris told him, still with that half-smile. "It is good to know Karal has such devoted friends." She extended a hand towards him to shake, having been told of the custom, and hid her amusement at the way Karal's eyes widened. "And I am pleased to have a chance to offer you my thanks personally for what you did for our world."

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"I was just teasing him," he explained, taking her hand and shaking it gently. "And, um, it was no problem. I'm glad I could help. And that things are better there now."

[sunlord-son.livejournal.com]

"He needs to be teased," she said approvingly. "He can be far too serious at time. And they are much better now, and look to stay that way." She nodded at a nearby seat. "Will you join us?"

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"If it's not an intrusion?" Gavin asked, looking from Solaris to Karal. "I don't want to interrupt."

[remember5th.livejournal.com]

Evey wandered out, in search of parents and so forth who she hadn't met or might be interested in meeting, and stopped short, not wanting to intrude.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Altra spotted her first, which meant that Karal saw her as well. He excused himself, and hopped up, hurrying over to her. "Evey," he said happily, and held out his hand. "It was entirely unexpected, but Solaris has come for the weekend. Will you come and meet her?"

[remember5th.livejournal.com]

"...I'm not dressed for it," she said shyly, gesturing to her hoodie and jeans.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"It doesn't matter," he assured her. "Please? It's important to me that I at least introduce you to her. She won't be expecting you to be dressed in anything fancy."

:Karal was wearing much the same things when she arrived,: Altra added, :And she didn't seem bothered.:

[remember5th.livejournal.com]

"All right," she reluctantly agreed after a moment, taking his hand and trying not to stare at Solaris.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Thank you," he whispered, squeezing her hand reassuringly. "She won't bite, I promise." Karal led her over, and took a deep breath. "Solaris, I would like to introduce you to Eve Hammond. Evey, this is Solaris, who is the Son of The Sun."

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

Inara had had enough of being cooped up inside for the day, and she didn't care if it was raining, thank you very much.

She smiled when she noticed Karal. It had been so very long since they'd talked. Still, when she saw he was with a guest, she didn't approach.

She did, however, give Altra a little wave.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal saw her through ALtra's eyes and spoke quietly to Solaris for a moment, before standing and walking over to Inara, Altra padding by his side. "Inara? Would you like to meet Solaris? I've mentioned her before, she is the Son of The Sun, and she has come to see Fandom."

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

Inara stood, glad she wasn't dressed as she had been the day before, but hesitated before following him. "Karal? Are you sure that's wise?"

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Surprised, he asked, "What do you mean? Why wouldn't it be wise?"

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

"Well, she's the head of your religious order. It's possible she might not appreciate meeting...me." Inara glanced over, then back at Karal. She had no illusions about what she did, but she was a bit more cautious when it came to those individuals with a religious calling.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

It took him a moment to understand and then he smiled. "Is it likely to come up, do you think?" he asked. "I wasn't going to mention it, though I do not believe she would condemn you for it if it did."

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean was wandering around, spotted Karal and Altra and gave them a wave when he saw the firecat looking in his direction.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal spoke quietly to Solaris when he saw Dean, and then stood up to walk over to him. "Dean, you're just the person I was hoping to see. There's someone that you must meet."

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"Yeah?" Dean glanced over at the person Karal had been talking to. "That a relative of yours?"

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"No!" Karal said quickly, and Altra's eyes widened. "No, that is the Son of The Sun, head of the Kin and ruler of Karse. I would like to introduce you; she is your ultimate spiritual leader. But Dean," he hesitated, "best behaviour, please?"

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean looked at the woman more closely. "Wow, so that's like if you were a Catholic priest, having the Pope drop by for tea, huh?" He grinned at Karal. "Guess you must be doing something right."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"It is exactly like that," Karal confirmed, sounding just a little bit worried, but he had to grin at Dean. "She said that someone should be here for me. Come and meet her, Dean. It's important."