death incarnate & night triumphant

Andras had put Ida in charge of showing the court their rooms and returning them to the modern world, knowing full well there were some that were feeling a bit anxious to return to their families. He had departed from the court early having some business to attend to and yet, he was surprised to return to the lodge to find it absent. The Fae had expected Navi to remain within Somnia and yet, she had returned with the others. Andras had felt that familiar twinge of guilt racing through his core, hardly meaning to scold the young girl in any sense, the small woman closing herself off to him once again. It was that guilt that had sent him returning to the modern world, searching fro Navi, only to find the girl at the townhouse in Sacrosanct. Andras was entirely relieved to find that she hadn't taken off, the man hardly having a chance to apologize but things seemed to be... better.

The high lord had even gone as far as to extend an invite to the girl to return to that forest where they had met all those months ago. Nothing more than a stroll though he expected Navi to appreciate it all the same, the petite woman seeming to enjoy those outdoors and the silence of the forest even if it was still blanketed in snow. Night had fallen finally, the absurdly large man strolling through the dim streetlights while Navi moves next to him, her small frame almost like a shadow as they walk in comfortable silence, hardly wanting to push conversation onto her lest she were ready, the Fae merely pleased she had decided to join him for that walk in the park. Dark hazel eyes travel down to the Asian woman, "I appreciate you joining me," he nods down at her, his hands firmly tucked into those immaculate black slacks, he's attire far more business like than casual.

"I'm surprised you decided to return to the townhouse instead of remaining in Somnia," he muses thoughtfully, turning that midnight gaze away from the woman as he glances down the trail, eyes observant of their surroundings. "My offer still stands, Navi, anything I can do to assist you please let me know," he states again, allowing his gaze to travel back to the smaller woman. He hardly expected her to respond, the petite faerie oddly quiet since their last encounter. Still, he stifles a sigh before he scans the area, eyes narrowing as a figure moves towards them in the distance. Brows drawn together in concentration, he flares his nostrils taking in the scent only to blink in surprise. Another faerie. What were the chances? Andras's curiosity is entirely piqued as he keeps his stroll casual, whether Navi had noticed the newcomer or not he wasn't sure.

It hardly takes long before that distance is closed, the woman coming into view with her sandy colored hair and... lack of clothing. How could she possibly be staying warm in such a shirt? Andras doesn't take long to dwell on it and instead, halts in front of her, those dark hazel eyes scanning her briefly as he takes in every bit of detail, "Hello," he murmurs a greeting, tilting his head as he regards her openly the woman seeming new to the area, "I'm surprised to see another faerie wandering the streets of Sacrosanct," he drawls out, brows arching in curiosity, "I've not seen you around here, I should warn you, this city is a dangerous place for folk like us," he gestures towards himself and Navi, his eyes straying back to the petite woman at his side, "I'm Andras and this is Navi," he introduces themselves quickly, those ancient manners finding him immediately as he dips his head, pulling his hands out of his pockets as he watches this new woman.

Andras Steinhello darling