2169/A New Home

A New Home
Date of Scene:	25 August 2017
Location:	Unknown
Synopsis:	Summary needed
Cast of Characters:	Wonder Woman, Corusca

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Wonder Woman has posed:
Its an idealic sunny day on Paradise Island. The trip to the island had included a ride on the invisible jet, which had a large interior that could be both visible and invisible at the command of Diana.

The flight hadn't been terribly long since the jet can move at tremendous speeds and it landed in a grassy field that sat alongside a wide water-way that fed a waterfall down to the beautiful cyan ocean waters colliding against the side of the island.

Amaoanians were waiting for the jet and its passengers, in full honor guard armor, several of them seated atop large armored horses.

Diana was wearing a white dress with a golden metal breastplate on her upper body, it was designed as a regal-wear outfit for Themysciran ceremonies.

After introductions were had and pleasantries (somewhat tense, due to a new outsider being allowed to visit the famed island) Diana managed to get herself and Miranda seperated from the other Amazons and together they walked along the beach.

"The cavern is just up ahead." She told her friend, smiling over at her. "Do you like what you see so far, I hope?" She asked, sandeled feet stepping in the soft white sands with the ocean's calm waves on their right sides and the island's greenery and rising cliffs on their left.

Corusca has posed:
Miranda had decided to wear something formal but also loose and flowing. Certainly, she had chosen a white dress that draped akin to Diana's but there was no breastplate involved. Instead, her golden hued skin served to accent her clothing even without jewelry. For all that she had fantastic wealth, she never displayed it... for reasons which Diana knew. Such things were private.

She smiled to the Amazons who welcomed them. Acknowledged their strength with a nod. Noted their military bearing and.. even their disapproval.. with shrewd aquamarine eyes. Finally, as they neared the beach, her sandals disappeared into the sand as though they never were and she walked with her head proudly erect; albeit still in humanoid form.

"Princess.. the island is everything I imagined it to be.. though I am concerned at the suspicion of your people. It is one thing to have the blessing of the Queen.. her people will take time to convince." Miranda looked to the water as they walked. "Not that we do not have time. Nor do I lack commitment. It is merely a hurdle."

Wonder Woman has posed:
Since they were on the beach there was a healthy amount of wind gusting across the beach, Diana's hair and dress were flowing behind her and a bit to the left. She looked over to Miranda and showed a soft smile. "They will warm up to you." She assured the other. "It is just... the isolationist nature of their upbringing. They will come to see your value here on the island. I am sure of that."

As the two progressed further they would come nearer to that waterfall that draped down the side of the rocky cliff-face that the Jet had landed on. Diana motioned toward it with her left hand. "There." She said, and behind the cascading white water was a cavern mouth about a hundred yards wide and fifty tall, an underground river flowing from it out into the ocean.

Corusca has posed:
As Miranda nears the falling waterfall, she stops and regards the falling water. Just as the water falls, so does the illusion of her form drip from her body and she grows. Golden hued skin becomes sparkling gold scales. Her dress spills out across her arms into an expansive wingspan. Her head reaches for the heavens and her neck extends to end in a regal draconic bearing. She stretches and brings her full length to something over forty feet in length. She is an adult for sure but not an ancient wyrm for myth and legend has them growing easily twice her size. She stands twelve feet at the shoulder anyway.

Now that she has transformed and stretched, she turns her regard to the water and sniffs at the air. Almost by her will alone, the waterfall splits by some unseen force to reveal the cave within. "Very promising." She begins with a low rumble in her chest. She steps into the pool and pauses with a wing raised as if to suggest Diana climb onto her back. Either way, she is waiting for the other woman before heading inside.

Wonder Woman has posed:
Diana turned to watch the transformation of woman to dragon, as it was one of those rare moments in life where its an experience you witness and never forget. She didn't budge an inch from where she stood in the sand as it wasn't an intimidating process, more of an impressive sight to behold.

When the motion for her to climb on was offered, it yielded a smile from the Princess and she accepted the offer, her steps were light and her clothing and hair whipped about her body as she ascended and came to rest atop that of the dragon, seating herself comfortably. "I am very glad to hear it." She said to the other, leaning forward some to hold on with her hands. "I know the reception was a bit on the cold side, but the Queen herself wishes to see you tonight for a banquet to welcome you here as a member of the island."

Corusca has posed:
With Diana settled between gilded spinal horns upon her back, Amarantharial begins to move with a catlike grace which belies her great size. Her wings form an umbrella over Diana so that when she passes beneath the waterfall she does not get drenched by the torrent. Her long legs keep her from having to swim so much as walk the banks of the underground river and eventually she reaches a drier portion of the interior. There, she furls her wings and takes in the cave. "This will do nicely. It will do nicely indeed."

Stalagmites and stalagtites are scattered throughout but she steps over and around them as she moves deeper. She pokes her nose into side shoots, sniffing at the air, but continues on until finally fresh green air can be smelled again. Long vines cover the exit which she breaches with her snout then steps outside into grass and trees. "And I can get used to this as well." Her tone is one of rumbling contentment and she settles herself onto grass not far from the roughly concealed entrance. "You may give the Queen my compliments."

Wonder Woman has posed:
Diana stayed perfectly in place on the back of Amarantharial as she flew beneath the waterfall and was gratefully kept dry from the cold mountain river falling from above. She looked about inside the cave once the dragon came to a rest and she smiled at her acceptance of the location. "Excellent!" She said with happiness on her voice.

Diana would point out the far entrance toward the greenery. "That is the Forests I used to prowl around in as a child. I'd play games with the strange creatures that live within it. Usually though, they would ignore me and likely hope that I'd go away very soon." She said with a grin upon her lips.

Diana glanced to the off-shoot tunnels in the cavern. "Those lead to deeper cavern chambers, they will serve you well as storage and resting locations, I should hope at least."

She adjusted her eyes to look to the back of Amara's head and she smiled. "You will be able to pay the compliments to her yourself, in a few hours time."

Corusca has posed:
Amarantarial turned her neck so that she could regard Diana directly. Her eyes sparkled like gemstones in the forest light and her head was the size of Diana's torso. Certainly, it would be difficult for her to swallow someone whole but biting them in half would well be within the realm of the possible. "Then I will refrain from making personal touches until then." Her chin dips slightly to Diana. "I should like to meet the residents of the forest as well though I'm sure that will come in time."

Her head turns then as she sweeps her gaze across the woodland. "Is there anyone here that I should be concerned about? Particularly.. grouchy.. or.. curious to the point of meddling in the affairs of dragons?" Her tone is.. faintly amused?

Wonder Woman has posed:
Diana smiled at the part about meeting residents within the forests and otherwise. She softly shook her head. "None of the Amazons holds residence in the forests. There are many creatures there, however, that are commonly thought of in the rest of the world as 'mythical'. This includes faeries and unicorn. Though, they are... not easily spotted as they like to keep to themselves. Amazons will enter the forest to hunt and train, but they do not ususually come this low on the island to do either of those things. They tend to head further inland rather than out toward the open waters. Which is another reason I believe this cave will be good for you."

Diana smiled again softly. "Though, I imagine some of the more skittish animals will likely move further away from your cave once they learn of your new presence here. I would not take offense by that though."

Corusca has posed:
Hmm. Amarantharial muses. "I do need to eat, it is true, though in the interest of not devouring the contents of your hunting grounds I will try to sustain myself by fishing." Her nose lifts and she scents the air with a forked tongue. "Those who bring me no trouble will find none from me. I enjoy peace and quiet." A beat. "And gold. Naturally. But I shant demand any manner of tribute from your people." There is a twinkle in her eye and almost a laugh. "Wall street is full enough of those who are far more worthy of my time."

Wonder Woman has posed:
Diana grinend at these words from the other and she shook her head and leaned forward to speak toward the right side of Amara's head. "You do not have have to hunt or fish for your own food." She said to her. "You are allowed to go into the city and mingle... meet with and enjoy company of our people." She paused then and there and grinned softly. "Though it would be best to not do it in this form, but rather in your two-legged appearance... Much easier to navigate the marketplace as such." Diana would pat the side of Amara's neck with her right hand, gentle and soft.

"You are a member of this island's populace now. You are not an outcast on it, meant to dwell in here alone and isolated. Far from that. Being granted residence on Themyscira means you are now Themysciran. Like myself, and all of -our- sisters."

Corusca has posed:
"I.. have a large appetite, Diana." Amarantharial cants her head slightly and one eye turns to look at her benefactor. "But yes, mingling would be good. To meet everyone. I imagine walking through the market would mean shoving people around and that would be rude of me." She takes a deep breath, filling her chest, then exhales contentedly. "It is going to be interesting.. being a part of the citizenry." She pauses. "Having a queen.. well.. my kind rankles at the notion of being beholden to anyone. At least in terms of obeisance." Again, her eye turns on Diana. "By my kind, I mean me. By rankles, I mean that no one has ever earned it."

Wonder Woman has posed:
Diana would gently nod her head to that as well. "By all means then, if fishing is the way to fill that belly then make it so." She replied, following it with another grin. "But yes, I hope to hear of you forming bonds with the others of our people."

Diana would gently nod her head to Miranda's words about the notion of a Queen. "I am sure it will be a foreign experience, but I hope that you give it time to let it become more of a comfortable idea. And I truly hope it does reach that place. Know that this island has functioned as such for a very long time, and it is done for a very specific reason. This island holds a great deal of power, and if it is not properly wielded... it could be a danger to the entirity of the planet. We rely on our leadership, from the top to the bottom."

Corusca has posed:
"It is understood, Diana." Amarantharial allows with a contemplative nod. "I can feel the power of this place. In as much as I can smell you, I can smell magic. Sense its presence. Feel its power." She takes a moment to breathe. "Here, I will grow. I do not know how I know this. I know only that I know." She lowers her head to the earth and seems to rest. "I am glad to have found it. Found you. Here, I shall know companionship and friendship and things which I have long gone without. You will forgive me if I take a moment to compose myself."

Wonder Woman has posed:
Diana would dismount the dragon and float silently through the air until her feet touched down on the smooth stone of one side of the cavern's interior, her eyes on Amara and her back to the forest exit beyond. "I am just glad to hopefully help you find a little bit of peace in your life. I have gotten the sense, more than once, that it was something you have lacked for a very long time."

Diana would glance back over her shoulder for a second before looking back to Amara. "Allow me to slip out of here and let you have a moment of said peace, inside your new home." The Princess would show a smile then before rising up off of the floor and moving in gliding flight toward the cavern's exit.

Corusca has posed:
Amarantharial looks up with a little bit of surprise in her eye at the flying Diana but merely smiles. "Thank you. Do please call when the Queen is ready to receive me. I would not like to keep her waiting." With Diana departing, Amarantharial takes that time to unfurl her own wings and beat them thrice before tucking them and turning to head deeper into the cave. There was much to explore after all.