She snagged the boys.
"Ack! Momma!"
"What did we do?"
"Listen, you can get back to your friends in a minute. Someone is after me, and they've already killed someone just to send a message. I want you two to be extra careful. I would be devastated if anything happened to you."
"Aw, Momma, we'll be fine."
"NO! No false bravado, no cockiness. You two HAVE to stay safe, and stay aware. I won't have someone spilling your blood just to upset me. Promise me."
"Yes, Momma." They replied in unison.
She hugged them. "Also, watch out for Lydia. I can't have someone just randomly deciding she's an easier target."
"Of course, momma." Bradly blushed. "I'll keep her safe."
"We'll keep her safe." Darguni nodded.
After updating her drawings, and conferring with Mathias, she spent her time hunting down people just to warn them. Outside of Tippy's, she rubbed her neck and yawned. She did not get enough sleep last night to deal with this today.
"Hey! Elunara!"
She watched Andrew jog up.
"Can I talk to you?" He blushed. "Alone?"
"Yeah, sure. I was just headed home."
"Cool."
Once inside, he looked around. "Much like the last one."
"I don't think you're here to assess my house."
He fidgeted in place. "Well, you see... It's... ah..."
"Just blurt it out." She crossed her arms and leaned against the wall.
"I'm jealous, ok? I'm ridiculously jealous of Mark, and Gerald. Hell, I'm even jealous of John. They're all so goddamned sappy in love with their wives. Sorry, language."
"Language is the least of our concerns, given what we've done." She grinned.
He flushed. "Ah, anyway." He rubbed his neck. "I've been kind of lucky in my life, barely escaping and all, but like, I just want to be lucky in love for once. I'm rather..." He rocked his head back and forth. "Awkward. I've had a few girlfriends, but nothing really serious. You're aces at finding life mates for people, so I figured I'd ask you for help."
She licked her lips and grinned. "Sweetie, I think I have the perfect girl for you."
"Really?" He grabbed her hands.
"Now, she's a young widow and has a little girl. Are you OK with that?"
"I always liked kids. Kind of wanted one or two myself..."
"Good man. I'll set something up."
Rachel opened the door and blinked at Elunara. "Um, yes?"
"Can I come in for a minute?"
"Oh, yes. Sure." She scooted back.
"I've brought you the file of the one I think is a match for your request." She held it out. "He's a soldier, sweet as pie, and just a little awkward."
Rachel blinked at the file, before taking it and opening it. "Oh." She flipped through. "You are really thorough."
"I've known him for a few years. He's a good guy. Passionate, sweet and very detailed. You should see that he's quite the survivor. He did well in Draenor, and you can't get rougher than that. He never lost that cute streak though."
"I... will have to give it some thought."
"I haven't given him your file yet. I had to know whether or not you'd be interested. We can set up a meet at my place."
"Does... my file have this much?"
"Everything. I can omit things you're not willing to give over, but I recommend total honesty in all relationships." Elunara shrugged. "I can take out things you don't want him to know right now, but are willing to give him on your own. You have full control over what I give."
Rachel licked her lips. "I'll meet him."
"Good girl."
A few days later, once the meet was concluded, Elunara pushed the pair of them out of her door. Closing the door behind her, she whistled as she cleaned up her boards.
Tulani leaned against her door. "You and your matchmaking schemes."
"Schemes nothing, both people came to me and asked for help. I think they looked adorable together."
"They did. I kind of liked Andrew, he's always so sweet."
"Speaking of sweet, how's your little side business going?"
"Oh, I can't bring myself to broach the topic." Tulani sighed. "Nor have I figured out how to tastefully display them."
"I can help with that." Elunara grinned.
"Uh oh." Tulani giggled.
Elunara marched down to the training yard, and found Grogek on the side, watching. "Hey Sugarbear, up for the Grove tomorrow?"
He eyed her. "Why do I feel like I'm being involved in a plot?"
"Tulani is having difficulty figuring out how to advertise her newest designs. You know... the fun ones? So, I figure, I take a little sampling out to The Grove, make a spectacle of myself, and get some husbands interested." She winked.
Wrapping his arms around her waist, he laughed. "I do like your little schemes."
"Now, I just have to plan how best to pull it off..." She licked Grogek's lips. "Literally."
He grinned. "I will be glad to assist... Anything to help our dear Tulani."
She snorted. "Yeah right." Looking around, she spotted the man she was after. "GERALD!"
"WHAT NOW, WOMAN?"
"THE GROVE! Tomorrow night!" She strolled through the yard and made her way over. "Chrissy might be interested to see what I get up to." She winked.
"Oh, really?"
"Let's just say... this will be a difficult round to bet on."
"Oh, man..."
She flicked her fingers under his chin, and headed home.
The next night, she gathered her props. "Alright. I want these two..." She considered. "I want a third, but I can't decide."
Tulani grinned. "I have a new present." She held up the box.
Elunara grinned. "Oh... I like this one. Wait, how do those strings go?"
"Let me show you."
Grogek leaned against the tree, reading a book. Some of those on the hill muttered in annoyance at the lack of show.
"Give her time; you know how much Elunara likes to show off." Gerald snorted.