Thornhedge - 1x1 w/ Moon and Pumpkin

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Quote :: Esme/Suu/Mordecai

Once they had their room key and were finally in the room, Esme watched as Tarjinn quickly raced around the room removing all the obscene images from the walls and any other items that may scream sin. Maybe they should have tried to find another place but that really wasn’t an option was it. Taking a seat on the couch after laying Suu in a bed she nodded to Tarjinn as he suggested discussing a plan. “In- Indeed,” She agreed before brushing some hair out of her face. “I’m not sure if those people will venture into this village knowing their views on such things as slavery but that doesn’t guarantee that they won’t.” She stated as she tried to ignore what the couch was probably used for prior to them renting it for the night. “I suppose the best thing we can do for now is to bath, remove any scent we may have on us from the pit. Mordecai said he’d deal with his own scent while in the stable… which leaves us three.” She told him, as her foot began to tap against the floorboards. Even though the noises were fainter, they could still be heard and it was bothering the snow leopard. It was making her heart pound in a way she felt was unsightly… or maybe that was because of something else.

Quote :: Ailani Kilrune’s Phoenix

With his softly murmured thanks, Ailani pulled away from him before gently rubbing a bit of dirt from his face, “You’re welcome Kilrune, thank you for these two wonderful gifts.” She told him as she gestured with her eyes towards the box and then towards her rounding stomach. “You thought right, both pieces are perfectly stunning. I can’t wait to put them on after we’re both done with our baths.” She shared, clearly, she was excited, almost gitty to wear them. Could she make something for him out of her own scales? She had very few but enough she could probably make something with them as she shed.. But what would a man like to wear? Thinking about it she looked at his face then down to this chest as if trying to decide. She could make him a simple necklace maybe? However, that would only use a single scale… it wouldn’t mean nearly as much as his two crafted gifts did. Feeling stumped she grabbed up the soak and lathered a cloth which laid on the edge of the tub near it, with it she began scrubbing her arms, chest, and neck, before rinsing and standing up to scrub her stomach as well as the rest of her as she thought about it all. Surely, he couldn’t resist that lovely sight before him, it took everything she had in her to keep from smirking.

Quote :: Alyana

She couldn’t help but be slightly disappointed when Legion kissed her cheek, got up, and agreed to have Kochab escort her… Alya hoped he’d wrap her in his arms again before pulling her back down beside him for another hour or so. Oh well, they had time for cuddling and indulging in one another’s company later. Her gem-like hues followed the male tiefling around the room before he slipped off into his closet, leaving the doors open as he did. Feeling it was best she stayed put she kept her legs pulled to her chest, still not realizing she wasn’t in a shift but rather a very short shirt. While dressing himself, Legion shared with her that he was also excited for the meeting, his hands delicately buttoning his dress shirt. With the sound of material rubbing together she waited for Legion to emerge again, she didn’t exactly want to happen upon him in the middle of dressing. He told her of her title and the benefits she would be able to look forward to. It was all exciting honestly, which was causing her to smile as she rested her head there on her knees. She was about to respond to him when she noticed his face turning red as he made his way across the room. “W-wha-” Following his eyes, she suddenly realized she wasn’t in her shift but in one of his shirts! Quickly, Alyana flattened her legs out before straightening the shirt as best she could, her cheeks redder than an apple. “I- I - I forgot i was w-wearing your shirt!” She quickly explained before throwing the blanket over herself, too embarrassed to look at him for the moment. Of course, while she was hiding herself Legion had easily shifted on to talking about Clover and how she’d do with the other horses.

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Quote :: Tarjinn
Esme seemed just as flustered as he was, unable to have a truly coherent plan set in mind when they had so much going on around them. She took a seat upon the worn couch, curling her fallen hair behind her ear as she spoke of those that followed. He nodded in agreement. They shouldn’t have any reason to tread into the town, not to follow one slave that likely would not have been accepted within the walls anyways. It would be hard for them to get through the guards anyways, being slave drivers. At the mention of the bath, he glanced to the bedroom they would be resting in. He was sure everything was clean and well taken care of, but he did not trust a room that was meant for intimacy. He and Esme did not rent this room for such things - he was sure their first night of such would be on their wedding night, probably within her suite of her castle if he was assuming correctly. Not some lust-driven inn. He nor Bahamut would ever forgive him if he fell into those thoughts that liked to creep slowly from his mind. “I will bathe first, to allow Suu to rest more before we have to wake her and bathe her as well,” he spoke, avoiding her gaze. “Everything recently is probably wearing her down easier. I would like her to rest when she is able to avoid all of...this.” He gestured to the floor, sighing out snowflakes. “If you would like to go first though, I can keep a watch on her before you take her to be washed after you. It is completely up to you.” He was certain he could make sure everything was clean beforehand regardless of what they chose. It was likely to be a very rough night, which wouldn’t make anything easier for their travels the next day, but they had little choice than what they were handed.

Quote :: Kilrune
The dragonborn beamed when his lover thanked him for the gifts, using her fingers to glide dirt gathered from his fall earlier off his face. Her own face gestured from the box to her abdomen, and he wondered if she meant to say their child was a gift, or if that is just where her face fell. He personally thought it was a wonderful being to add into their lives, he would consider them a gift to anyone who asked. He nodded as she spoke of putting them on after, excited himself to see her wear his scales upon her skin. How long he had waited for a woman to adorn his scales, claim him as her family. He did not expect her to use her own scales, what with others that had tried to pry them from her skin before. Now that he thought of it, Tarjinn had some missing scales on his chest, some that had not grown back. He had not seen any truly pulled from her skin though, all of them still intact. But it was likely she shed them like any other dragonborn. Nonetheless, he did not expect her to make him anything, only wanting to share his scales with her for now and add gifts to their child to begin their family, their clan. Would Bhakris and Thavre become part of that clan, now that they were his squires? Tarjinn had given them both a ring to signify their marriage as well as their ties to him, a promise to protect them if they served him well. He would have to come up with something different if they wished to be under him. With their egg soon to arrive, he couldn’t be certain. He was not about to think about that now though, as Ailani took the soap and a cloth, positioning herself a bit straighter in the tub and very intentionally scrubbing her body before him. It pried his interest from him, and when she stood to get everything else, his eyes trailed her hands wherever they roamed, bright with the grin they were paired with. He never truly understood how he had been able to keep such a woman. From the first night they had ever been together, she had never lost that beauty of hers, the fire he saw within. She could drive him crazy from a single look if she wanted to. If she were not pregnant, hed drag her right down atop him and kiss every exposed part of skin, see if her voice would echo throughout the house if he pried from her long enough. But he did not want to hurt her and simply stared in delight, gears turning as he watched with a sly grin.

Quote :: Legion
Legion tried to keep his eyes off Alyana, to avoid seeing more than she would prefer, but it was hard not to watch her squirm and squeak in embarrassment from his discovery. If he were a worse man… Shaking those intimate thoughts from his head, face still burning, he laughed and looked back at her only when she was situated under the blankets. “Wearing my shirt is not the worst thing to be wearing before me,” he mused, eyes flashing with a smile as he prowled his way over to the bed, crawling his way up to her and tail curled in delight as he pulled down the blanket to see her face, even if she was not meeting his gaze. He leaned down and kissed her cheek, nudging her temple with the tip of his nose before he playfully covered her back up with the blanket and rolled off the bed to continue getting ready. He sauntered to his vanity and combed out his hair once more to be thorough, checking the polish on his iron bands before he took out a small dagger from a locked drawer. Using the grooves on his horns, he began to meticulously sharpen the tips little by little, making sure they blended well with the rest to ensure his look was pristine. “I believe I may have a bathrobe you may use in my closet,” he murmured, hoping to coax her out of the blankets while he did his work. “I have a common one used for the staff here at the castle. It would not be very inconspicuous for you to wear early in the morning and will cover you. I do not have guards near my wing, so having Kochab come to fetch you and take you to your room and then to the meeting when you are ready will not be a difficult feat to accomplish. It may spawn rumors, but everything we do does.” He chuckled at the comment, blade working slowly but efficiently. “Soon enough, down the road, we will not have to worry about when we come here together. I look forward to that day.”

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Quote :: Esme/Suu/Mordecai

At his suggestion, she nodded her head, her blue hair shifting with the movement, “Alright after you’re done, I’ll bath then we can wake Suu and get her cleaned up as well. “ She added, her clawed foot still tapping against the floor, she couldn’t get it to stop… her heart racing. Sitting there she felt her eyes trailing Tarjinn, catching it though she quickly averted her gaze feeling her cheeks flush. Why was she looking at him like that… It had to be this nefarious atmosphere, the scents that the building held. Yes, that’s what it was… it wasn’t time for that after all, right? Keeping her eyes focused on a nearby plant, the leopard quickly agreed with him, “Ye-yes, I feel letting her sleep would be the best option… she doesn’t need to be subjected to this stuff anyways. She’s much too young for all of this.” She told him before shaking her head, her hues shifting towards him for a moment, “N-no, you go first… “ She quickly said, “I’ll watch over her first.” She smiled at him warmly.

Quote :: Ailani Kilrune’s Phoenix

Wow, shock filled her body as she continued to scrub herself. Kilrune wasn’t making any advances towards her, it almost worried her… was he disinterested now knowing she was pregnant? Was it like Tarjinn had warned them before… their lust would vanish for one another? Of course, that wasn’t the case glancing up at him as she was bent at her waist scrubbing her legs, she caught that ‘thirsty’ look in his eyes. A smirk formed on her lips, “Like what you see?” She asked a devilish smirk on her lips as she placed the rag off to the side before beginning to rinse the soap from herself. Straightening her body again, Ailani picked up her bottles of hair poultice before working on her long raven hair. Soon, a slight flowery scent filled the room as the substance began to coat every strand of her hair. Putting the bottle back down she began pulling her hair up, rubbing and lathering it in places. She hoped her exposed backside would further tease the male, she was kind of enjoying this now knowing he was rather locked on her.

Quote :: Alyana

Hearing his chuckle, her cheeks burned beneath the covers she was almost embarrassed enough to tear up. Hearing his words fill the silence in the room along with the sound of his hooves coming towards the bed, Alya’s body tensed. Once the sound of his hooves stopped, Alya suddenly felt the bed giving… he was on the bed! She was ready to tighten her hold on the blankets to keep him from removing them, however, she wasn’t exactly quite as ready as she thought. Once over her, the tiefling was able to pull the blanket down from her face, revealing just how red-faced she was. She couldn’t look at him, her heart was pounding and she knew from how hot her face felt she was blushing up a storm. Although she was more embarrassed then she’d felt before, Legion was quick to lessen the space between them before kissing her cheek, his nose gently touching her temple before he playfully covered her back up and leaving her side. The poor healer thought her heart was going to explode it was beating so fast. After a short while, the woman pulled the covers back, watching her tiefling groom his horns. It was at times like these she wished she had real horns and a tail… He’d probably be happier with her than. Feeling herself becoming somber she quickly removed those thoughts from her mind as Legion offered the bathrobe she finally sat up on the bed again however, this time she was much more careful with her legs. “T-thank you.” She managed to say before quickly sliding off his bed, hoping to get across the room before he could look in her direction. She was much more aware of her bare legs and such now then she was the previous night and even though the tiefling had teased her about the shirt not being the worst thing she could wear… it didn’t make things any better. Quickly sauntering across the room she slipped into his closet, eyes looking through everything for the robe. “I.. I don’t think that would be a good idea.” She managed to say as she reached for the robe which was hanging up. “I don’t think Kochab would be very pleased to find me… in just a robe, the morning after the ball no less, in your wing of the castle. “ she told him, Kochab was like a brother or maybe even a father to her, he’d been quite protective of the healer from day one and even went so far as to keep Legion away from her when Kearney attacked her in the castle. Listening to him speak about the future it made her already red cheeks heat up again. “I.. I do too.” She stammered as she murmured her response. Now, standing on her tip toes she was reaching for the robe with all her might… Why had he hung it on the door? Crossing her arms she sighed softly, knowing she was going to have to ask him for help, it didn’t displease her to have his help she was just really embarrassed and didn’t want him to see her like she was anymore. And to think she wanted him to tell her what he would like her to wear… what the heck was she thinking the other night!? Standing there, she tried to think of a plan… how to get the robe down. Jumping up, her shirt bouncing as she did, she tried to get it that way.

Quote :: Fraeya

As her responded he gestured to his… jewels, causing the woman’s face to flush before averting her gaze. “Yes, they are still quite intact aren’t they.” She managed to say before he leaned down to leave kisses along her neck, a pleasant but soft groan leaving her lips. “Aw, that’s too bad...” She teased him as she watched his sly grin returning, “Would I? I hope I can satisfy you properly then.” she chuckled before feeling a shiver run over her body at the touch of his hand on her thigh, lightly brushing across her sweat sheened skin. Again, his lips returned to her, this time he placed a kiss on her cheek as she questioned him, her palm resting against his as he leaned into it. Finally, the man began to speak what was on his mind, stating that he was worried about if she actually became pregnant… how high fertility ran in his family as well. “So that’s what you’re worried about? David, I’ve been prepared for such possibilities since before I was married… Are you forgetting I’m a twin?” She teased him a chuckle leaving her lips. “I was thinking you’d be more worried about having a child in the middle of all this.” she gestured to the letter that still laid upon the floor near the dresser. “War is not exactly the best time to bare little ones, but that doesn’t mean we can’t manage it.” she reassured him the best she could, “And, though I hate the thought… There are ways to terminate a pregnancy if necessary and as long as both parties agree.” she put that option on the table before the conversation as fell bad to her panic over Legion’s possible bombardment. Having quickly dressed slipping her shoes back on, she suddenly could feel David at her back. His fingers worked slowly at the strings, at first she thought he’d losen them and pull her back to bed… try and smother her fears with his desire for her. Yet, that was not the case, the king continued to tighten up her dresses laces. Being his mischievous self, the man began kissing her neck every time he finished tightening each section of the dress. A gentle moan leaving her lips as he trailed her back, shivers running up her spine. Soon his lips were pressed against a sore spot on her neck and shoulder area, his tongue brushing it, causing a gasp to leave her. Once again her heart was racing with that same lusty desire from earlier, however, as she went to turn to him to fill that growing hungry he suddenly teleported her out of there and back into her suit. “David!” she snapped realizing what he’d done. “Oh just wait… I’ll tease you till they feel like they will fall off,” she grumbled before quickly making her way to her bathroom. Stripping from the dress she wore the night prior she began drawing her bathwater. Once the tub was full, she added a fragrant mixture to the bath and slipped in to soak and think about the attire she should wear for that night's meeting. As she thought about her options she felt over her body, checking for where the worst of the bites were. She had a few elvan dresses which had long solid sleeves and high backs… She may even have one that would cover her neck and chest… She would have to take a gander at the wardrobe, however. Leaning her head back against the rim of the bath she closed her eyes soaking up the bathing oils and warmth the water provided.

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Quote :: Tarjinn
Tarjinn nodded, happy to have a plan settled. If he could keep his mind on anything else, it would be for the better. When Esme allowed him to go first, he smiled just a bit in return. He couldn’t wait to get all this grime of sin off his scales. “Wonderful. I won’t take long, don’t worry.” Pausing for a moment, he walked over to her seated on the couch and leaned down to kiss her head. “We are only here for a night. You don’t have to be so nervous,” he murmured, referring to the persistent tapping of her foot. “I don’t like it either, but...sometimes its worth it in the end. At least we aren’t the people that act like those downstairs.” He brushed her whiskers with the back of his hand, trying to keep his attention off everything else around them. “Bahamut and Savitr will protect us.” Straightening, he walked off to the master bathroom and shut the door behind him, leaving it unlocked in case Esme needed help. He didn’t imagine she would come in for anything else. Preparing the water for his bath, he stripped off everything he wore and put it in a separate bucket to soak. Though now that he had, he realized he forgot to bring in his nightclothes. Luckily there was a towel, but that was about it. He’d have to rush to change after he was all finished. At least he did not have hair like Kilrune and would be dripping wet for too long after his bath. Letting the water rise enough and cooling it with his powers, he finally stepped in and let himself relax only temporarily to let himself recoup from all the traveling and escaping they had done earlier. He did not spend long letting himself soak, grabbing the rather fragrant soap nearby that he was sure was fragranced for ulterior motives and beginning to wash himself thoroughly of all the literal and physiological dirt he had.

Quote :: Kilrune
Eyes bright as he gazed at his woman, Kilrune enjoyed every motion of her hands, the sheen to her skin with the muck from outside dripping down into the bath. He always enjoyed bathing together simply for the heat it provided and the way her scales glimmered on her skin, but watching her become clean again was something else entirely. He couldn’t place why he liked it so much, but his eyes trailed her every movement. When she was done scrubbing her body and rinsing the soap and grime away, he wanted to pull her right into bed and dry each inch of her skin with his heat against hers. It was a rather large temptation, but one he would not indulge in at the moment. He wasn’t even sure if that would be possible while she was pregnant - he literally had no idea what the limitations were. But at least she seemed to be more frisky now than she was the last week. “I’m thrilled by what I see,” he mused, a wide smirk on his lips as she switched to her hair, the scent of flowers filling the bathroom. “You should be able to see that quite clearly~” She had turned to wash her hair, exposing her entire backside to him, and he wished to just pull her down atop him and tease her until her face burned as red as her fire. But he would simply watch, waiting until a better moment to knock her off her feet. Falling into his lust in foul waters was not entirely his vision of a fun time either. His eyes trailed over her body up and down, fingers drumming on the edge of the tub. All he wanted to do was pull her down into his embrace and show her the intimacy he desired to give.

Quote :: Legion
Legion frowned only a bit when Alyana mentioned the circumstances by which Kochab would assume things about the previous night. It was true, the cat would assume the worst and be on Legion’s tail faster than anyone could explain. But it might be the only option, considering how little he thought about how things were going to work this morning. If only he had David’s abilities, able to whisk someone off without a second thought. But he was also grateful that he was not anything like David in that regard. “I have a guest room upstairs, and plenty of books about flowers and plants,” he murmured over to her, blending his horn now that they were sharpened to his liking. “I can easily prepare it to look as though you slept in the guest room after we studied the flowers at the ball. The moment the door opens, he will see nothing but research in the living room. The man will be annoyed, but I do not think he will assume I am a terrible man willing to ravage a woman because I have the power to do so. He would not tread in that territory, or he would receive quite a punishment from both David and me.” He waited as he worked for her to exit, but when he heard her little huffs in the closet, he turned his head to watch her try to jump up and grab the bathrobe. The biggest grin came upon his face and he set down his tools, walking over and grabbing the robe before bringing it down for her to wear. “Next time, just ask,” he murmured with a tease, kissing her head and brushing her bare leg with his tail before trailing back to his vanity and finish his blending and polishing. “Now that I think of it...my wing connects upstairs to a private hall with some unused rooms for royal and noble guests. You can simply exit from one of those, have Kochab meet you at the end of the hall or at the room itself. I am connected to it to protect important guests in case of emergency, so if we made the excuse of studying, we could say that we simply studied until we were tired and I opened one of the rooms for you to sleep in. All you would need to do is take your dress and attire with you to prove in a way that you slept there last night.”

Quote :: David
After sending his lover off to prepare for the day, for once David did not feel lonely nor alone within his wing. The intimacy he had shared with Fraeya was enough to fill his soul, to distract him from the heavy weight of the war. He was sure the feeling wouldn’t last the entire day, and he would crumble back into oblivion by the time his evening meeting rolled around, but for now he would embrace the calmness he had. To think that his elf lover had completely brightened his day was something he was not expecting. Strolling to the bathroom, he bathed himself rather quickly and hummed to himself as he combed through his damp hair. He had always wished he could use his fire to dry himself faster, to use it in more ways than it appeared, but he never had such luck with his genetics. No, they were simply just vanity, a way to entrance those around him or appear as though he had great power. At least he could prepare candles with it, set a mood with both his dark fire and the clouds of darkness he could provide. It set a wonderful mood for nights like the evening before. His mind was filled with thoughts of his new lover, of the fate they would have to figh through and make for themselves. Was she truly going to fight for him, strive to be at his side even if it meant bearing his child? It was hard to imagine, to think that a woman would be after him and not the other way around. Plenty of his citizens had expressed interest in becoming his queen, but they did not try enough when he turned them down for bigger matters. They had turned their cheek as quickly as they had stepped up to him. Fraeya though…she had approached him at the ball from the get-go, teasing him throughout the night and filling his thoughts with her before he was finally able to lay with her. Though he expected her to leave in the morning, reject his advances after she spoke of regretting the evening prior, he had somehow convinced her to stay and enjoy ecstasy once more. Well, that was false. She had been the one to initiate it, hadn’t she? He set his brush down at the thought. She had chased him, had gone out of her way to brighten his mood from the sour awakening and show him that she did want him, would chase him through any storm. His core warmed so quickly he thought he was burning. Would that chasing continue after the evening meeting? Would Fraeya continue to wish to be at his side? It was something he would have to discover. Leaving his bathroom, he walked to the clothes tossed on the floor and put them on, disregarding the wrinkles they had gathered. He was going to change later in the day anyway, and his morning would be among those who would still have to meet with him even if he wore nothing but his underwear. He walked over to his dresser mirror, adjusting his vest when he looked at the letter on the ground, picking it up and rereading it briefly. Whatever did Fraeya’s father have in store for him, for Folgario? David placed the letter securely in his desk drawer before dusting off his outfit and striding out the door, greeting the guards as though nothing was amiss. He had no idea if they had heard anything, as he was certain his elf lover’s voice carried to the hall, but he hoped the curtains had muffled such noises. He stuck his hands in his pockets, strolling down the staircase and making his way to the kitchen. He was craving muffins something fierce, and as he approached he could smell the scents of the kitchen creations, his stomach growling. After such an active night and morning, he could use a whole buffet of food. But he would have to wait for that until after his meeting. Walking up into the kitchen area, he knocked on the door frame and grinned. "Got any muffins this morning?" he greeted, mouth watering at all the food being prepared for the breakfast later in the morning.

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Quote :: Esme/Suu/Mordecai

Perking her ears to his voice she caught the bit of a smile he managed to present before telling her not to worry, he wouldn’t belong. As his voice had faded, Esme’s eyes had stayed fixed elsewhere as her foot tapped the floor, bits of dust stirred. However, when she realized he was coming towards her, the Snow Leopard looked up at him, her cheeks still red. “R-r-right.” She stammered as he tried to reassure her, however, his kiss to her head only fueled her heart’s pace and that unsightly beast within. It had to be all the scents and the sounds… there was no way it was anything else that wasn’t to happen for a few more months, they should have plenty of time to get to her kingdom before that happens. Listening to him she tried to calm her furious tapping of the wooden boards beneath her foot, ‘sometimes it’s worth it in the end.’ she couldn’t disagree more… He’d never be able to look at her the same if he realized the sinful things her body was starting to crave. Luckily, it seemed she wasn’t letting off any particular scent which meant it had to just be the fragrances, sights, and noises that were causing such a stir in her. Well, at least that’s what she hoped, only time would tell after all… “I-indeed.” she managed to respond, all the while praying they didn’t end up like the people downstairs in a few days or even hours time. If his sudden kiss wasn’t enough to cause her blushing cheeks to deepen, the man brushed her whiskers sending a shiver of sorts through her body. “Y-yes we do.” She agreed that they both the gods on their side… however, she knew the Savitr’s protection wasn’t going to be very helpful here… this was Aja’s territory the god of nature and new life… in other words she was their god of fertility. Soon enough, Tarjinn slipped into the other room, the water soon running echoing through the walls. With her mind starting to wonder she quickly stood up and walked to a window, throwing it open to try and air the place out, “We are not having ANY of those thoughts… not here and not now!” She muttered to herself clearly flustered. Standing there taking in the fresh air that traveled through the open window frame, the feline spotted something out of the corner of her eye. It was their bags, had he gotten his clothes for the evening out? Stepping towards them she crouched down and began unbuckling the flaps. Flipping it open she spotted the clothes the man normally wear of a night still tucked away in the satchel. “He forgot to take them with him… “ She muttered before gathering the clothes up, surely he wasn’t in the bath yet… it sounded like it was still filling up anyways. Standing up before walking across the room to the door which led to the bath she paused at the door, clutching the clothes close to herself. ‘There’s no way he’s already in the bath… just walk in and put them on a chair or something and walk out it’ll be fine.’ she reassured herself before opening the door and stepping in, “Tarjinn, you forgot your-” instant regret hit her chest as her eyes locked with his he was clearly undressed and in the bath already!!!! For a moment, she couldn’t speak or move almost dropping his outfit for the evening she quickly caught the items and hid her face behind them, “I-I-I’m so sorry!!!” She quickly stammered, “I Should have knocked I didn’t think you were already in the bath!!!” She tried to explain, her tail fur puffed up along with her ears falling back. What was she going to do now, she didn’t even have time to notice where a chair was to place them down. She couldn’t just stand there like this and she wasn’t about to drop his clean clothes on the floor either.

Quote :: Ailani Kilrune’s Phoenix

Hearing his words caused a smirk to spread across her lips before a chuckle escaped them. “Are you?” She murmured keeping her eyes elsewhere while she finished up her hair. A laugh left her lips at what he said next. Grinning as she glanced over at him before dropping her hair, allowing it to tumble down her back, before stopping at her tailbone Ailani sat down at the opposite end of the bath to more easily rinse her hair now that it was coated. Once she was done with that task she stood back up to ring out her long raven locks. “Too bad I’m too much of a ‘lady’ “ she chuckled finally responding to his previous statement giving him a wink and carefully exiting the tub and grabbing a towel. Using her abilities, Ailani’s hair began to dry, steam rising from it as she used the towel for most of her body. Smirking over her shoulder at him as she traveled to her clothes, “Too bad we have lunch to prepare huh…” eyed him as she waited for him to make his move. So far he’d restrained himself, she was shocked her had so much self-restraint in him.

Quote :: Alyana

Face red, Alya just wanted to hide, “I… I wanted to try and get it myself.” She told him as he kissed her head and his tail brushed her leg sending shivers up her spine. With eyes shifting off to the side before quickly putting on the robe over the shirt… wait should she put it on over the shirt? Looking at the top while holding the robe open she was trying to decide which would be best while thinking about Legion’s suggestion. Pondering his words, Legion began making another suggestion this one seeming better than the last. “That one would probably be best… However, I could just walk back to my room unescorted it should be alright, shouldn’t it?” she gave him her own thoughts as she finally closed and tied the robe shut, deciding to leave the shirt on herself until arriving at her own room. “If anyone asks I could say I wanted to get some herbs for my morning bath.” She gave him her own idea’s curious about what he’d prefer. “I could leave belonging here to gather later too if that’s an issue.” She told him as she left the closet, her eyes fixed on his grooming. “However, if you’re more comfortable with someone escorting me then we can go with your plan.” she made sure he knew she was fine with either of the options.

Quote :: Elmira

With the morning meal nearly complete, a familiar voice echoed through the kitchen. Elmira turned her head in his direction as she finished checking the muffins. “You’re just in time, they just got done.” She chuckled before quickly getting the pan out with a mit and placing it on the adjacent work surface. Being careful, she removed a hot muffin from the pan while gesturing to her staff to keep working. They were all in shock to see David there that early after a ball. Sauntering over to him she handed him the hot breakfast muffin, “I’m shocked to see you up this early, I figured you would have slept well through lunch.” She teased him, a gentle chuckle leaving her lips. Thinking about it her brow narrowed, “Actually, didn’t you have a meeting this early?” She asked him as she crossed her arms, “I suggest you get your rear out of here before Legion comes through on rampage.” she smirked, “I’ll get you something for your hangover too. You shouldn’t have to deal with both that and Legion’s lecturing.” She giggled as she stepped away to grab a simple remedy she was taught years ago. It was a mixture of orange juice, coconut milk, and a touch of ginger. Mixing the liquids and adding in a bit of ginger she returned to David with a glass, “I can prepare two if you need me to.” She suggested knowing Fraeya had been with him that night. Unfortunately, Elmira didn’t get to see whatever transpired between them because she kindly escorted Mr. Toma home with his daughter. For all she knew, Fraeya could have left the ball at that hour to rest.

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Quote :: Tarjinn
Watching the dirt fall off his scales and return to their shining white gleam, Tarjinn got lost in his own thoughts and plans as he gave himself a thorough clean. It felt nice to bathe after their travels, having a legitimate soak rather than a river providing them with cleanliness. As he washed, his hand brushed over the bare pink skin over his heart, the scales missing from the small section of his chest and unprotected. He often did not remember it until he had to wash himself and his hand brushed over the smooth area. He had to push those thoughts away as he continued, though as he had set the soap down to stand up in a moment, Esme had come through the bathroom doors holding his clothes. She went into a fit of sputtering, tail puffed up and ears pinned back to her head as she caught the clothes falling from her arms and hiding her burning cheeks. In any other situation, he would be mortified, but he was so shocked that he simply laughed, shaking his head. The water was filled with dirt and suds enough that it hid everything below the water surface. “It’s okay, you wouldn’t have known I bathe quickly,” he mused, grinning softly. He gestured his hand out and formed a table of ice before her. “Nothing is showing. But I would recommend knocking next time, I cannot guarantee I’ll be in a safe position next time.” If he wasn’t so tired, he might have rushed to cover himself, or frozen his bath to fog the water or run into the closet to prevent anything. But all he wanted to do was get clean and get to bed. “You’re so funny, Esme. You don’t have to be so embarrassed. My chest is not as frightening as it seems,” he murmured. “I think it would be worse if this was reversed.”

Quote :: Kilrune
Kilrune grinned with amusement at her words, stars dancing in his deep green eyes as she loosened her hair and sat back in the bath to rinse. His fingertips twitched, wanting to yank her into his lap and show her just how much he liked her teasing. But she seemed so focused on her task, showing off her body in every way possible before she had teased him once more, winked, and stepped out. He watched every movement, every swish of her hips as she went to grab a towel and dry herself off. Too bad they were not closer to the bed - that water dripping off her body could come in great handy with his tongue. Grinning slyly as she spoke once more, he slipped out of the tub, disregarding his soaking wet scales as he padded over to her. “Lunch can always wait,” he murmured in her ear, looping an arm around her waist and pulling her back against his chest, legs, and everything in between. “I see a much better meal right here.” Leaning his head down, he nibbled at the skin on her shoulder, tongue brushing the droplets left behind down to her shoulder blade. He could hardly hide the smile on his face. She wasn’t about to get away from him so easily, not when she tantalized him for the entire bath.

Quote :: Legion
Legion waited for Alyana to finish putting on the bathrobe, not daring to peek over his shoulder to see if it would be the only thing she would wear. She spoke as she was still in the closet, and he pondered what she suggested. It was true, she could just walk back on her own. He supposed he was so used to being her escort that having her be alone was something he did not think of commonly. She said either way would work, but he didn’t want her thinking she always had to have someone at her back. After the Kearney incident, she was very upset over having guards on her back constantly. It might bother her that he always wanted to be at her side to protect her, even if he was her mate. Alyana’s figure came into his peripheral vision as he polished, and when he was done he set down the tools and polish before turning slightly to her. “No, there is no issue,” he murmured with a small smile. “You are free to walk alone to your suite if that is what works best. Kochab can fetch you from your suite when you are ready, and we can go on our day together after the meeting is complete. You only need an escort to the meeting room as I do not believe you know where it is. If you do, though, you may go there on your own. I just...want you to be protected against rumors at your back, is all.” Stepping to her, he kissed her forehead before smiling brighter. “Are you wanting to go now, to get everything done ahead of time?”

Quote :: David
David’s eyes brightened with full delight to hear that the delicious muffins he loved were just now ready, his cook Elmira pulling them out of the oven as soon as he arrived. He trotted to the island, giddy as a boy as he was handed his breakfast muffin. He grinned brightly, thanking Elmira for the treat before covering his mouth as he took a bite, trying not to laugh out crumbs. “You’d be surprised, I’ve been up for a while,” he said, giving her a certain look as he finally swallowed the bite he had taken. “As for the meeting, I’ve already put it off long enough! Legion’s going to be angry regardless of how long I take,” he teased. “A hangover drink would be lovely though, thank you.” He watched the woman turn and quickly put together a glass of the drink. Though it was not his favorite in the world, it was tastier than other remedies he had been recommended over the years. She seemed to catch onto what had happened the night previous, and though he wanted to ask if she had hooked any man for the evening, he figured it was best if he didn’t bring that up so early in the morning and among her cooks. “Another would be wonderful as well. I could use it for later,” he mused, an overlay tone suggesting he was not going to use it on himself but inconspicuous enough to not set off alarms with her staff. She knew him well enough that he felt comfortable sharing that part of his life when nobody else wanted to hear of it. Legion was certainly always disgusted when he spoke of any nights he spent with a woman. “Are you sure you don’t want the rest of the day off? I know you enjoyed the ball as much as everyone else, you shouldn’t be working when you prepared for that ball for days.” He took a sip of the glass, the warm muffin in his other hand making him smile with its heat.

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Quote :: Esme/Suu/Mordecai

Hearing him forgive her she was shocked, the Dragonborn wasn’t panicking or frantically telling her to get out. Instead, he told her it was alright reassuring her that she couldn’t have known he was a fast bather. Slowly, the woman began to lower the clothes from her face, his scent filler her feline nose. Peaking at him, from behind the fabric, her blue hues rested on him knowing now that he wasn’t exposed. Averting her gaze even though she knew she couldn’t see anything from where she stood, she quickly folded his clothes back up and placed them on the table. “Y-yes… I’ll be sure I knock next time for sure…” She stammered as she moved her hands behind her back and turned to leave. The image he’d just stamped in her mind caused her cheeks to burn even hotter, If it was possible, steam would have rolled from her ears. Flicking her ears towards him she glanced over her shoulder, her heart thumping violently. Quickly the feline returned to leaving the room, “Y-You’re right… that would be q-quite a bit worse…” She managed to stammer out before quickly exiting the room and shutting the door behind her. It had been a while since she saw a man’s bare chest… but seeing a man in the bath was an entirely different animal! Thank god the water wasn’t clear, she wouldn’t have been able to live through that. Walking into the next room she checked on Suu, the child was still asleep amazingly. Walking back to the couch, Esme sat down patiently waiting for her turn all the while she was trying her best to forget the thoughts rolling around her creative mind.

Quote :: Alyana

Watching her mate set his grooming tools down, the man gave her a smile and began to let her know that there was nothing wrong and that she could return to her suite without an escort. “Okay,” She said with a smile before chuckling a bit, “You’re right, I don’t know where the meeting room is. I feel like I should know by now but that’s alright I haven’t had a reason to go to such a room before.” She told him as she rubbed her neck a little feeling a bit embarrassed she didn’t know where that particular area was in the castle. However, that embarrassment came and went quickly as she was reminded of their promised time together. With his gentle kiss to her forehead, her bright and cheerful eyes gazing up at him, “I know, I still want Kochab to escort me to the meeting… That way we don’t have to worry about any rumors.” She told him softly before nodding her head, “Yes, if that’s alright with you. I need to get cleaned up and ready for the tasks of the day.” She confirmed her need to return to her room now, however, it was clear in her eyes that she wanted to stay with him there but atlas she needed to get her own grooming done for the meeting.

Quote :: Ailani Kilrune’s Phoenix

Before she knew it, Kilrune was out of the tub and murmuring in her ear, his arm now around her waist pulling the hybrid’s body up against his own. His alluring whispers caused shivers to run up her spine if it wasn’t for the tantalizing atmosphere, she would have teasingly put him on the spot about her cooking. However, she couldn’t do that now her mind was completely enveloped by his handsome charm, as well as, other things. With his lips now down against her shoulder, his sharp draconic teeth slightly pricking her flesh she let out a pleasant utterance of a yelp before being sucked deeper into his feverish ways by the sensation of his tongue sliding across her flesh. Steam began to roll from her skin, unable to control her body temperature properly. His licks traveled down to her shoulder blade removing every speck of blood he’d drawn. Unable to take it anymore, Ailani grinned back at him her face flushed and breathing a bit heavy from the anticipation. She couldn’t take much more of this, turning around to face him she quickly took hold of his hand before pulling him towards the other room pausing in the doorway to shower him with feverish kisses.

Quote :: Elmira

Watching the man she smiled, happy to see him so delighted with her muffins, he always loved her cooking but he had a particular love for her muffins. “Really? I am indeed surprised… Not like you, David to be up at the crack of dawn… unless you have an incentive…” She shot him a grin knowing exactly what kind of motivation it must have been. However, Elmira was quick to make sure her tone wasn’t as suggestive as her expression she’d flicked towards David just to make sure her helpers wouldn’t catch on. “You are right there..” She laughed before handing him the drink she’d just whipped up, as well as, the second one, “There you go,” she said as she handed him the drinks and crossed her arms, how long had it been since he had laid with another woman other than herself? Hopefully, this one was the one for him, she wanted the man happy even if it made her chest ache a tiny bit. “You better get on your way then, I don’t need Legion thrashing his tail around in my kitchen.” She teased before catching his suggestion, “Hmm, I suppose I could use the time off..” She murmured with a bit of a grin, “What will you do for dinner then, hmm? Do you trust them well enough to make a good enough meal for you?” She teased her cooks knowing fully well she was getting some glares and dropped jawed looks. “Or would you like them to take the day off as well?” She asked softly not wanting to get their hopes up. “If that’s the case, I can do some preparations for a quick dinner before we leave... That way you and your staff are not left entirely to fend for themselves and I wouldn’t want you all to be asking Keraa to make you dinner she has enough on her plate.” She teased once more.

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Quote :: Tarjinn
Watching Esme sputter and flee the bathroom, the paladin chuckled softly and shook his head. Seems they were all on edge about being here, and he didnt blame her. He didnt like staying in this inn as much as she did. But, sacrifices had to be made, and they had to work with what they had. Finishing scrubbing and getting the stench of earth and slavery off his scales, he rinsed himself off and got any excess water off his body as he rinsed the dirty water down the drain. He felt so much cleaner, and so tired as well. He wasn't any old man, but he certainly felt the aching in his body. He hadn't been on travels like this one in a long time. Using a towel, he dried himself off fairly quickly, stepping over to his clothes and slipping them on. The comfort of wearing clean clothes was one he didn't think he would appreciate so much. He sauntered out to the bedroom and beyond to the living room, cheeks a bit pink as he approached Esme. "All done," he spoke with a soft smile. "I've cleaned everything up so hopefully there isnt any water puddles or anything. I'll keep watch over Suu while you bathe."

Quote :: Kilrune
Watching Ailani's reactions brought him such a thrill, obsessed with what he could do next. He couldn't wait to see how far he could go, see what they could do before other matters would be crawling into their energy. He smirked at the steam rising from her skin, having to hold back a laugh of amusement. She really was worked up over it, and he loved every second. Before he could continue however, her hand grabbed his and easily pulled him towards the bedroom. Now this he could be excited about, the goal of the entire bath he could be certain. Eyes on the bed, ready to toss her upon it and ravage her until they were exhausted, she instead pushed him against the doorframe midway and kissed everywhere she could find. His own heat quickly rose to match hers, and he returned every kiss, every touch she gave him. With no words to say, it was all he wanted to give. He stepped once, then again, into the bedroom before picking her up in his arms and tossing them both onto the bed with a thud, the bed frame not even nudging. What a difference it made. Kilrune grinned, took her hand in his and pinned it at her head before kissing her once more, ready to show her what she had been wanting since the beginning.

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Quote :: Legion
Legion chuckled softly at her comment of not knowing where the room was, shaking his head. The castle wasnt the biggest, but most of the staff hadn't even been in every single room. "Like you said, you had no reason to go there. You will be very familiar with it soon enough, as you will be participating in our meetings with David. A healer's point of view can be very valuable in certain circumstances." He then nodded as she continued, hating they had to part but knowing it was for the best for the morning. He could see she didnt want to leave him either, and his chest contorted into a knot at the sight. If only they could be married. But, he knew she likely wouldn't accept, that it would be far too soon with everything else. "Of course," be murmured, taking her hand and stroking the back of it with his thumb. "It is always alright with me. We have the entire day together to look forward to, an hour apart will not do us too much harm." Pausing for a moment, he wrapped his free hand around her, bringing her close to his chest and nuzzling the top of her head, where her delicate horns sat. "I love you, Alyana. I am delighted we were able to spend last night together, and continue it today." He stepped back after a minute, still smiling with delight in his eyes. "Now go get yourself ready."

Quote :: David
David laughed at her accusation, shaking his head as he held the two drinks and his muffin. "Ah yes, my incentive was to come get a muffin, obviously! Get them when they are fresh out of the oven. Cant resist good ol' Elmira cooking, right? Even if you would have taken the day off." He grinned back at her, before glancing at the cooks as they worked. He was rather surprised they all wanted to work and hadn't requested the day off anyways. It wasnt as though anyone was doing much for the day. His eyes brightened however as he was given the drinks, and he held them both along with his muffin happily. "Thank you, Elmira," he replied, still grinning. "As for everyone here, everyone can take the day off! Dont stress about dinner, or about Keraa. I've got it all under control." He wasnt sure what he was going to do about the meeting that night with his guests however. He had to think about that for a moment. "If...if it would not be a bother, I'd actually like you all to come back in the evening. I was informed of a meeting I am having and we have important guests arriving. I will give you and your staff the entire day off tomorrow, evening and all, to make up for it. It just slipped my mind, I think your muffins get me too distracted," he teased with a wink. "I want everyone here to have a proper rest after the ball, the meeting was sprung onto me only an hour ago."

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Quote :: Esme/Suu/Mordecai

While sitting there, her mind wandering off to other places, Esme had begun to drift off to sleep mentally and physically exhausted from the day the small group had. Yet, as she was falling into her slumber on the weathered couch Tarjinn’s voice pulled her from the sleep that was beckoning to her. Jerking awake, she blinked a bit as she tried to wake herself up. “O-Oh you are rather quick aren’t you.” She murmured tiredly as she gazed up at him, her tired hues tracing his damp scales. Looking at him from where she sat, the moon shining in through the jard window, the snow leopard could see the slight pink hue to his cheeks causing her own to heat up slightly. “T-Thank you… I’ll try to get in and out so Suu can be bathed and we all can rest.” She spoke softly. Standing up she quickly walked passed the Dragonborn, a hint of a tantalizing sweet scent trailed her that wasn’t here before. Crouching down to their bags, Esme began shifting through the belongings, looking for her shift. Once she’d located the nightgown, she gathered her own soaps she’d thought to pack, some being herbal bathing mixes and others being for her hair and fur. Standing up once she had everything in her arms, the feline quickly made her way to the bathroom. Having passed through the master bedroom and now in the room she was to bath, the cat quickly sat her things down on a chair before filling the tub and adding the herbal bath mix she liked to use on occasion. While she waited, the snow leopard hummed softly to herself while sitting on the edge of the tub waiting for the water to fill before undressing.

Quote :: Ailani Kilrune’s Phoenix

Her little delay of pinning him against the door frame didn’t last long. Kilrune had her stepping back into the bedroom one foot at a time before he quickly picked her up, only their feverish kisses between them. At the sudden lift, a lustful giggle slipped passed her lips before she locked them with his own again. Of course that kiss was cut a bit short as he suddenly flung the two of them on the bed. Glancing at the bed for only a split second after they’d collide into the mattress, she was shocked the legs didn’t give out or even move… that was quite a nice perk. Bringing her fiery hues back up to him, his grin wide with impure intentions. Kilrune in that moment had pinned her hand above her head, kissing her passionately only making her more libidinous.

Time had passed and the two laid breathless in their new bed-chamber, “Now… it’s time for our actual lunch.” She teased cheekily before smacking his bare chest and pulling herself off the bed to finish what she originally had planned after exiting the bath. Grooming herself until she was presentable, Ailani pulled her hair back exposing her curved horns more than they already were before tying her curly hair into place. Having taken part in what they had, she was honestly exhausted, she would have loved to take a nap but she was hungry and wasn’t about to let herself get hangry. Once her hair was up, the women smoothed out her loose-fitting dress before turning to him, “Come on get up, I want you to help me with lunch.” She crossed her arms giggling a bit at his appearance.

Quote :: Alyana

Smiling at his comment she nodded her head in understanding, happy she could be of value to the kingdom. Soon enough, Legion took hold of her hand stroking the back of it as he murmured, she could see in his eyes he didn’t want her to leave either but obviously they couldn’t stay locked away in his room when they had a meeting to go to. “Y-yes, exactly… Just one hour apart wont kill us.” She giggled, “It’s not like we won’t see each other, I mean we’ll be in the same room after all just, apart is all.” she stated the obvious trying to make it a bit more acceptable for herself, as well as, for Legion. Sure they couldn’t act like they were an item there but at least they’d have each other’s presence. However, even her attempt to convince herself wasn’t exactly enough, that is until Legion’s free arm wrapped about her waist pulling her close to him. Feeling his face pressed into her hair she smiled to herself as she rested her forehead against his chest while he nuzzled her. “I love you too, Legion. I’m glad i suggested it… I can’t wait for our little outing either.” She told him as she slightly gripped his hand which was still holding her own. Until the tiefling pulled away from her, stepping back to send her on her way with a smile. “A-Alright.” she stammered. A bit reluctantly at first, Alyana quickly made her way up to leave, however… Where exactly were the doors to the connected rooms? She hadn’t been in Legion’s upstairs living area yet, pausing she looked back at him before placing her hands behind her back twiddling her thumbs as she looked at him. “C-Could you walk me out?” She asked softly wanting him to escort her out the door at least.

Quote :: Elmira

Grinning from ear to ear at his lie she shook her head trying not to chuckle. “Well, I’m glad my muffin’s woke the sleeping king.” She teased, “Ol’ Elmira, huh?” She rolled her eyes, “You make me sound like a grandmother… I’m not that old.” She gave him a playful glare. Seeing how full she’d made his hands, the woman quickly took one off his hands, “How about I deliver this one, or at least hold it till you have that one drank.” She told him before smiling at his thanks, “You’re more than welcome, David.” Calling him by only his first name caused her workers to glance towards them with curiosity. She’d managed to keep their ‘relationship’ a secret from them, being one not to ‘kiss’ and tell was a specialty of the woman’s since her days in the old red-light district back before Folgario was Folgario. Listening to him state they could have the day off, instantly her helping hands began to buzz with excitement, of course, that excitement was silence by a single glance back from Elmira. “Important guests?” She raised a brow looking at the man before her. Who was it to have so suddenly gotten hold of him this early in the morning… It must be an urgent matter. “We will be here as requested, is there anything imparticular that I should make for our guests?” She asked him curious about the origins of these important individuals.

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Quote :: Tarjinn
Standing before Esme and waiting for her reply, Tarjinn couldn’t help but grin a bit at her surprise and comment of his fast bathing. Her eyes seemed to trail, about to fall asleep where she was sitting. He didn’t blame her, it had been a long day and exhausting in many ways. He just wished he could allow her to sleep everything off and get the rest she deserved. Would it be safe to let her bathe alone, when she could fall asleep in the tub? He supposed he didn’t have much choice if he didn’t want to be sitting there watching her. “You certainly need it the most,” he murmured, watching her get up and walk past him. As she did so though, he noticed a scent about her that he almost recognized, something he hadn’t been around for some odd years. Not the same he experienced...but one that tipped him off in a strange way, making his head turn her way as though to follow it. Yet as soon as it appeared it vanished, leaving him confused when Esme left his side to the bathroom. He simply stood there staring at the door, thoughts rolling through his head. What was his reaction, what was he doing getting all curious over a simple scent? It was likely she had used something to make herself less dirty, less foul. He would never say anything about her scent of course, knowing they all likely had their own shares of foul odors, but it was a very particular scent that he knew, somehow deep down, that it wasn’t a mere perfume. Shaking his head, knowing he needed to sleep and remove the thoughts creeping to mind, he walked to Suu’s room quietly and peeked in to see her slumbering peacefully. He would give anything to sleep that carelessly, that freely. But he would have to wait, if only to make sure Esme was well and nothing would go amiss. Going to his bags, he pulled out a deerskin blanket and laid it over the couch, finding another blanket atop the other couch across from the one on the left and using that to lay over the other, pulling it back as a corner to use it as his resting spot once they were all situated. He didn’t want to bother Esme in her sleep, and was not about to test if the bed was big enough for him. He would probably find that the couch would suffice for a single evening.

Quote :: Kilrune
Catching his breath, his scales keeping the same sheen he had from before in the bathroom, Kilrune braced himself on an elbow next to Ailani to grin as they laid there together. He would never get tired of such a thing, at least not mentally. He was certain those visions they experienced months ago had a part to play, being destined for each other. Why else would they be so attached, so obsessed? Wanting to kiss her all over again, keep her in bed for a while, she surprised him when she patted his sweat-coated chest and sat up, getting out of bed and adjusting her appearance to something presentable. She did love to tease his excitement, didn’t she? Chuckling, he rolled his eyes at her beckoning and slid out of the large bed himself, yawning as he reluctantly slipped on some clean clothes from the dresser and tied back his own hair. “Fine, but only if you deal with my hair after,” he said with a grin. “I can’t promise we won’t end up back here though.” He winked, walking over and nudging her shoulder before striding from the room. The longer they stayed, the more he’d want to shove her right back down, and she’d likely be upset at him if he kept them from their afternoon task. He strode around the corner to the kitchen and was pleasantly surprised to see Bhakris and Thavre at the kitchen table, talking quietly with steaming mugs in their hand. At his approach, they glanced at the both of them and smiled, Bhakris’ smile quickly turning to a grin as they got closer. “Wanted another round before lunchtime? That’s one way to curb your appetite,” he commented, Thavre giving an exasperated sigh. Kilrune laughed, but with cheeks flushing as he waved him off. “Or increase it tenfold,” he replied, curving into the kitchen space to help his Ailani. When his girl had come out of the bedroom as well, Bhakris didn’t seem to be finished with his tormenting, leaning his arm on the back of the chair to turn to her. “I’m sure your ‘snack’ was wonderful, a true mouthful-” His hand was whacked, and he jumped with surprise to see his mate glaring at him. He couldn’t help but laugh, leaning back in his chair. “Oh come on, that was a good one!”

Quote :: Legion
Legion chuckled softly, agreeing internally to her words. Yes, she was right, one hour apart from each other’s direct sides would not harm them. They would still be in the same room, still be close to one another. Their only limitations were their courtship affection. He could still protect her regardless of where they were together, and that is what mattered to him. She expressed her own love for him as she rested against him, and it made his heart thud every time he heard it. To share such love with a being… He could finally understand David, understand why couples were so close and why families sprouted so quickly from tight bounds to one another. He would have never experienced it if Alyana had not come into his life. This day would likely only further prove it. Folding his hands behind his back, he smiled as she left the room to go find her way, but couldn’t help but smile wider when she came back, requesting to be escorted. “I suppose I can,” he teased softly, stepping forward to curl her arm in his before he walked across the living space to the stairs, which curled themselves up to the second floor. The first room was another sitting area, one with a billiards table and a dartboard against one wall. It was decorated with darker velvet colors, a couch sprawled across one wall and a fireplace along the furthest on the left to warm the room on cold nights. Maneuvering swiftly to the back of it, two strong wooden doors laid at the end of an indent in the wall. “The doors here lead out to the hall, and lock from the inside. If you require my assistance, there is a bell connected to the inside here that will alert me when someone is at the door. Fenrinn and Kliff loved to ring it whenever they came playing in this hall...they are now banned from it.” He opened one, leading her out to show her where the string was for such a thing. “These rooms are open to you down this hall. I hope one suits you for getting ready.”

Quote :: David
David continued to grin, always loving conversations with his favorite, and only, head chef. It always reminded him of the nights they spent, him spilling his troubles on her only for them to go to the wind as she removed the thoughts from his head. She had given him so much relief, so much peace, that he had never truly discovered what to do to repay her. “No, you’re definitely not old by any means, but I wouldn’t be surprised if your cooking and recipes do span generations! They truly are wonderful and are why I chose you and your team to host my castle.” Elmira proceeded to remove one of the drinks, holding it in her own hand as he had been struggling. He smiled sheepishly, taking a sip of the one he held and feeling it ooze through his system. “I would prefer to take it with me, thank you. I will finish this one before I head into my meeting.” He wasn’t about to reveal anything about Fraeya, and he didn’t to teleport to his room and back just to give it to her. He could give it to her himself, pretend it was simply an act of good nature from their interactions from the night before. Nobody could truly pin the hangover on anything but drinking if they exited from separate rooms and went to the meeting separately. As he continued, taking in his muffin and drink, Elmira’s curiosity rose as well as the ones from her staff, now chattering quietly around him. He didn’t blame them, it wasn’t often that important guests came to Folgario, or at all. “We...we are hosting royals from Es’lond, a close elven country,” he said, keeping his voice low. “I would like to make sure they are welcomed, as I do not know what they offer or what their reasoning is for arriving. But being sociable and polite will reduce the chances of clashes with anyone here, I believe. I do not want them spreading any rumors of Folgario or any of our citizens.” Sipping his drink again, he glanced around the kitchen before looking back to Elmira. “Please don’t stress about it though. Make a meal that will please anyone, and work as you normally do. I do not want any of you to be working yourselves to the bone.” He did not want to reveal what the meeting was for, why the king or his son would be visiting. It brought such a bite to his insides that he wanted to avoid it as much as possible. All they needed to know was the importance of the guests, as that was was truly important overall.

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Quote :: Esme/Suu/Mordecai

Once the tub was full and the water was at a temperature she liked, Esme slid out of her filthy clothes and into the bath with ease. Letting down her long light blue hair she dropped the tie outside of the basin in an attempt to keep it from getting wet before allowing her body to sink down slowly into the hot water. A pleasant sigh left her maw as the water made it through her fur and against her skin. It didn’t take long for the clear water to become hazy with the grim which plagued her body. Leaning back against the wall of the tub she, for a moment, closed her eyes… it wasn’t often that she enjoyed the feeling of such warmth against her skin it was almost tempting her to simply sleep there however, she knew that wouldn’t be a good idea. Opening her tired hues the woman quickly grabbed her soaps before scrubbing her fur and skin clean of any impurities that clung to it. Before long, the water was so full of dirt the bottom couldn’t be seen. Standing up, Esme began cleaning other areas which were hard to clean sitting down which was mainly her backside. Grabbing a nearby bathing pitcher, the woman filled it with a bit of water to rinse her back and hair before finally feeling she was clean enough to exit the water. “I think that should do it.” She murmured before stepping out. As she did though, her right foot kicked off her soap bottle sending it to the floor with a loud thud, the bottle shattering as it made contact with the floorboards. A small yelp exited her lips, her toes pinched tightly to her foot, it never felt good to stub your toes… and being tired didn’t make the feeling any more pleasant.

Quote :: Ailani Kilrune’s Phoenix

Chuckling at his request, her orange hues flashed towards him as she finished tying one last tie on her dress, “Fine.” She agreed to his terms giggling a bit at his grin and following words. “We will see… “ She said before sending him one of her own little winks before getting nudged. However, she couldn’t help but shake her head and roll her eyes to herself before following him out of the room. Once they were out of their bedroom, they simply had a corner to turn before entering the kitchen, Bhakris and Thavre sitting at the table mugs in hand. Being a few steps behind Kilrune, she didn’t catch Bhakris’ grin, his words though touched her ears causing her cheeks to burn a bit. She wanted to derail the topic entirely however before she could Kilrune had added in his two cents gaining him a cold glare before her gaze was turned to Thavre to greet her, “How are you this afternoon, Thavre?” She asked a warm look in her eyes. Yet, Bahkris wasn’t done just yet… Noticing him leaning back in his chair looking at her, Ailani’s orange and gold eyes shifted in his direction as the male’s lips parted. The cold look in her eye would have killed, Thavre whacking him just in time. “Better watch yourself Bhakris… We will have you in an early six-foot grave if you’re not careful.” She gave him an evil grin showing her canines before sauntering to her mates side a chuckle leaving her lips. Making to Kilrunes side she then proceeded to smack him upside the back of the head before washing her hands and getting to work on lunch.

Quote :: Alyana

With his wide smile and teasing words, Alya’s cheeks darkened with that all too familiar pink hue. Before long the two of them were making their way upstairs passing one room after another, her gem-like eyes taking in all the sights before they finally stopped at a large set of strong doors. Once he’d opened one of them, she followed his gesture to the strings which allow for her to ring the internal bell if she’d ever need his assistance when in this part of the castle. “Thank you, Legion.” She smiled up at him before nodding her head in understanding regarding the other rooms. Slipping her arm out of his she sighed softly to herself, not wanting to leave him but, it would be alright… she’d see him soon enough. “I’ll see you at the meeting then.” She told him with a bit of a smile and a dip of her head before slipping off down the hall.

After getting lost a few times, Alya had finally found her way back to her actual room. Closing the door behind herself she locked it before going to her bathroom and preparing the bath to cleans her skin of the dye before reapplying a new coat. Her first bath was quick, her skin now Ivory and her hair now golden blonde. Repeating the process after draining her bath, this time she added the walnuts and again a mixture of herbs to cut the walnut smell. After some time had passed, the woman soaked herself for as long as she could before quickly dressing and grooming her hair for the meeting. How long would it be before Kochab would arrive, knocking at her door? She wondered as she brushed her long hair out, removing any tangles that may have formed from the previous night and her bath.

Quote :: Elmira

Chuckling at his comment she couldn’t help but smile, “What kind of a head chef would I be if my recipes didn’t span back at least a few generations?” She teased him, “Thank you though, that means a lot to me.” thanking him she glanced about the kitchen making sure everything was still going smoothly behind her while she spoke to David. Seeing that everyone was working without any issues she returned her gaze to the King. Tapping a finger against the glass she head, Elmira nodded her head in understanding, “Very well then, make sure you finish that one before you leave so your hands are not nearly as full.” She told him, a smirk pulling at her red lips. Soon enough their conversion shifted to the guests which would be arriving that evening. “Royals from E’slond…” She repeated to herself at a murmur, all the while her eyes searched David’s face for answers, why was a kingdom such as theirs asking to meet with Folgario’s king? The woman couldn’t help but feel a bit worried all of a sudden, what would a well off kingdom like that need or want Folgario for? Understanding his words, she didn’t feel he was entirely telling the truth… she’d known David for long enough to tell when his words weren’t exactly truthful. “Very well, we will make sure to fix a meal suitable for everyone’s tastes.” She now was forced a smile, covering up her worry, “We will do what we must.” She responded before adding, “But we won’t work too hard, I promise.” sending him one final smile she started to shoo him off, “Hurry, drink your drink and get on to your meeting, you procrastinator. I have work to do and so do you!” She teased him one final time, she needed to get the dishes on platers and ready her help for serving the morning meal.

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Quote :: Tarjinn
Tarjinn rested against the back of the couch, closing his eyes to rest them temporarily as Esme bathed. It was a good time to catch up on the day’s events, let them settle in his mind so he was not still thinking about them the next day. There was so much that it had been overwhelming up to then, even when getting warm water to relax in. He was sure to be sore from the constant riding, something he hadn’t done for some time. He took in and let out deep breaths, snowflakes and cold mist floating through the air and vanishing. This time would help ease his conscious if only a bit. Resting easily, drifting in and out of a half-sleep, he was jolted awake to glass shattering in the bathroom. He jumped to his feet, all prior thoughts rushing from his mind as he raced to the bathroom, swinging open the door. He should have known Esme would be naked and soaking wet, but when he saw her as such, his entire body flushed red and he stumbled over his words, staring for only a minute before slapping a hand over his eyes. “A-A-Are you okay?!” he asked, scared to make his way to the broken glass and run into her. “I-I heard the glass shattering and...oh Bahamut, this is just wonderful.” Laughs left his lips, completely overwhelmed in embarrassment, dipping his head. The image of her appearance was permanently ingrained in his sight and he couldn’t see anything but that despite the covering of his eyes. “A-Are you hurt?”

Quote :: Kilrune
Kilrune chuckled under his breath at Bhakris' comments, knowing he meant little harm. The man was always trying to pry one way or another and it hadn't changed since the new master knew him. He wasn't sure why Thavre always hated the quips when they were so clever. Smiling to himself as he looked for anything additional to add to lunch, he got a whack on the back the head that made him grin. He glanced over his shoulder to see a peeved Ailani, wishing he could have saved the memory. "Aw come on, the guys innocent," he teased. "Just wants to have some fun. You know he's not stopping anytime soon!"

"Which is why that gravesite inches closer every moment," Thavee piped up, giving her mate a substantial glance before getting up from her chair and sauntering over to the kitchen, albeit slightly slower than her normal cantering pace. She walked over to Kilrune, slightly shoving him with a playful huff. "Why don't you and him go train in the back? You can come back inside when lunch is ready, I'll help Ailani." Seeing the opportunity, Kilrune fled from the kitchen, the two boys laughing and shoving as they raced out the door and slammed it shut behind them. The copper dragonborn rolled her eyes, turning back and leaning against the counter, mug still in hand. "Those two will never grow up," she mused, shaking her head. "I'm surviving, this afternoon. Incredibly uncomfortable, but that's every day at this point. I do what I can to keep myself distracted. Like, helping you with lunch. Is there anything I can do?" She gazed at the setup the mixed woman had, figuring it was some sort of sandwich but nothing beyond that. "I don't want you making lunch without a couple extra hands, and I somehow don't trust either of the boys to wait patiently and not sneak bites of everything." She nodded to the window, where the both of them laughed and hollered and swung their blades around carelessly. They would vanish into the trees, then come back and wrestle each other in the dirt. She could never understand the entertainment in such things, as she only partook in them when she was an active member of the clan military. Training was serious, not running around like a child. But she couldn't blame her mate, her husband. He didn't exactly have the life anyone would have preferred. "What can I do?"

Quote :: Kochab
”I really have to go Keraa, you know how upset Legion gets if any of us are late. I have to go pick up Alyana regardless, that will cut into my time a bit.” As much as Kochab wanted to stay and cuddle with his wife, who was rather affectionate that morning and clinging onto his furry back, he knew things would not blow over well if he was late, even if it was the morning after the ball. He was certain he would get the day off after, and could come right back to her. Walking to the closet, Keraa mumbling something incoherent on his back, he looked at his outfits before he grabbed a button down shirt. He smirked, before tossing it over his back, pulling it tight to him. His wife squeaked beneath the fabric and quickly let go of him to go rush back to the bedroom. Chuckling softly, he shook his head and tossed the shirt aside before grabbing his real outfit, a ninja suit of navy and black with David’s crest in the corner and his silver circlet upon his furry head. Once he felt satisfied with his appearance in the mirror, he strolled out to be jumped on again by Keraa, her grin pulling his ears towards her as she wrapped her arms around his neck, giving him a farewell kiss for the day. “Be home before dark,” she murmured, and he nodded and returned the kiss before giving a goodbye hug to his sons and left the suite for the day. He doubted his investigation would be too much work, but he always had those mental worries, always wanting to rush home as soon as he was finished to be sure his family was safe. Satisfied with his goodbyes for the day, he began his walk to the meeting room, greeting the guards he walked past. As he walked, however, one alerted him that Legion requested him to be Alyana’s escort to the meeting. Really, the tiefling giving up his possession for a morning? The ocelot raised a brow but did not comment on his surprise. Rather he nodded, changing his direction to the medic wing. He had overheard rumors of Legion and Alya leaving the ball early, walking around the castle together, and talking in softened tones. Then they eventually disappeared, out of the eye of the guards. It would have concerned him more if he hadn’t been consumed by Keraa and her enticing self the night previous, sending his head right into the clouds until this morning. Tail curled neatly behind him, he arrived at Alyana’s door and knocked. “Alyana? It’s Kochab,” he called, a small smile upon his face. It would be nice to see her again and see how she enjoyed the ball on the way to the meeting.

Quote :: David
David grinned at her tease, glad she was flattered by his comment. He had wondered how she had garnered so many recipes over the years, what books she read or people she was taught by but hadn’t the chance to delve into that detail with her. Though they had covered many other topics, that was one he was little informed about. She rushed him to finish his drink and he chuckled, rolling his eyes playfully as she thought over the guests arriving. It was a surprise for everyone, including him, for the elven royals to come so quickly. But there would be a long discussion in store for what Es’long wanted from Folgario, from him. What did he helping Fraeya have to do with supporting the kingdom at war? Not to mention that she was married before, and her brother breaking the seal, did the king even know of such a thing? Was she truly free from the awful man? He took a longer sip, drowning off the thoughts with the slight bitterness and citrus taste of the drink that would ease his headache. Elmira’s words eased him further, telling him she would get the meal prepared and not rush through it. It brought a smile to his lips, and he almost laughed out the liquid in his mouth at her shooing. “Okay, okay! I thought you’d like me to stick around and distract you from your work, but I guess I am wrong.” Laughing, he waved off her shooing hand before finishing off his glass and setting it on the counter to take the full one from hers, his fingers brushing along hers as he did so. “See you later, Elmira,” he mused, smiling wider before he left the kitchen for her to keep working diligently.

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Quote :: Esme/Suu/Mordecai

As the door swung open, Tarjinn bursting through it, their eyes locking and for a moment both were stuck staring at one another. The snow leopard’s lip trembled as she was stunned speechless for a second unable to form any kind of sentence through her now burning figure all she could do was drop to a crouched position and cover her self the best she could. All the while the Dragonborn had covered his own eyes, thank Savitr and Bahamut that he was not like other men who would have probably continued to stair happily while she panicked. With his stammered words she quickly stuttered out her own, “Y-Y-Y-Y-Yes I-I-I-I-I’m Fine!” She yelped with her ears back and tail tucked tight to her soaked body, too shocked to move and grab a towel. Hearing his laughter after his attempt at explaining caused the woman’s eyes to travel towards him, he was still covering his face. Why was he laughing, this was not a laughing matter! Being as tired as she was she couldn’t get mad or flustered aside from her embarrassment, the only thing her body seemed to want to do was let her eyes well with tears. “I-I’m fine, I’m not hurt… I just knocked one of my bottles from the edge of the tub by accident…” She managed to explain at a murmur. “C-Could y-you turn around for a moment please….” She finally asked, Esme knew his eyes were covered and probably closed behind his hands but it would make her feel better if he was turned away from her.

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Quote :: Tarjinn
Hearing Esme was alright, despite the stuttering, helped him not feel so anxious, but he was still so stunned from the moment that he wasn’t what he was supposed to be doing. He bit his tongue to prevent laughing too much longer, or he was sure it wouldn’t help, despite small ones escaping from his worry. After a few moments, she explained the situation, and he understood why the glass was shattered, though he did find it a bit amusing that she had accidentally kicked it. They were both far too tired to be dealing with glass of any sort. Chuckling softly, he nodded, eyes still covered, though when she asked him to turn around he jumped. “O-Oh right, yeah, yeah I can.” He stepped back once and turned around, lowering his hand just to rub his eyes and try to get the image spinning in his head. At least he hadn’t looked too much, or he was sure his dreams would be filled with furry imagery the rest of the night, a shame to Bahamut. “D-Don’t pick up the glass, I’ll do that myself,” he told her, speaking loudly to hear him with his back turned but not shouting. “I’ve got protection. Just...get a towel or clothes, or step into the closet, and I’ll get it picked up.” He wasn’t about to add cuts to the situation. He didn’t mind caring for them, but he doubted it would help to add injury atop any she may already have. “If you have any cuts, I can ice them,” he added, now that he remembered it. “So don’t worry too much if your foot is bleeding.”

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Quote :: Esme/Suu/Mordecai

With his back now turned, Esme quickly stood up from her crouched position and rushed to grab a towel she had sitting out on a nearby chair. However, as she grabbed the cloth, she’d stepped on a stray glass shard causing her to gasp from the sudden discomfort in her paw pad. Quickly she wrapped the towel around herself before sitting down on the chair to look at her own paw, forgetting for a moment that Tarjinn was still standing there. “I-I-Ice would be nice, th- thank you.” she murmured as she began trying to delicately remove the tiny shard of glass. “A-And I won’t attempt to pick any of it up… “ She reassured him as she focused on the piece of glass. “I seem to have a piece stuck in the pad of my foot… “ She finally told him as she tried to ignore the fact that she was simply in a towel and nothing more as of yet. Why had she put her shift across the room? Why didn’t she have it in the chair with her towel???

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Quote :: Tarjinn
Tarjinn listened soon after to the sounds of rustling linen and paw pads on the tile floor, but when she gasped it took every fiber of his body to not immediately yank around and tend to her. He braced a hand on the doorframe to keep from doing so. She spoke again, quieter this time but definitely in some form of pain. He grit his teeth, and when she confirmed she had glass in her foot, he whipped around to thankfully see her in a towel. A breath left his lips and he walked up to her in the chair, brushing aside glass nearby before taking her foot gently in his. It was a tiny piece, but definitely enough to cause discomfort and a small amount of bleeding. He took his talons and began to ease it out, ice prepared at the edge of his fingertips, when that scent of hers, the one he had caught earlier, wafted over him again. His entire body went rigid and he paused in his work momentarily. He was unsure what to do with this new information, with this coming from Esme. Last time he knew of this scent, it was not in the most pleasant of situations. Swallowing, he tried to focus on his task, ignoring it seeping into him as he pulled the glass out and tossed it onto the pile before adding his ice gently to the area. “Your hands may not want to pick it up, but your feet certainly do,” he mused, trying to help her cheer up even if his heart was pounding and he felt lightheaded. Here he was as a servant of Bahamut, losing his mind over a damp snow leopard wearing nothing but a towel. Though she wasn’t just any snow leopard, she was his fiancee. It had been a long while since he held feelings like this, that he had to face being with a woman alone. It just added more swirling thoughts to his already exhausted mind, and he just wanted to pass out and fight off whatever it was eating away inside him until he woke up.

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Quote :: Esme/Suu/Mordecai

Hearing his talon’s grip the wooden frame of the door, Esme’s eyes had pulled from her foot just in time to see him now coming towards her. His eyes fixed on her foot which had the glass piece wedge in her paw pad. “I-I-It’s okay!” She stammered as she gripped the edge of the chair. She wasn’t going to be able to sleep tonight at all… not with these thoughts whirling around in her mind, oh Aja why did you have to sneak about this place so nonchalantly and cloud her innocence. However, her plea to show him she was fine didn’t, Tarjinn was already quick at work kneeling in front of her working on her foot. Every touch stung, it took everything in her being to keep from complaining… splinters of any kind were her nemesis. Suddenly though, the Dragonborn paused in his attempts to remove the shard from her paw pad, “T-T-Tarjinn?” She stammered before noticing her towel was starting to slide from her chest. Quickly she removed a gripped hand from the seat of her chair and began holding the towel around herself more firmly. Maybe that was what caught his attention… Surely not though he wasn’t one to gawk…. Then again he was a man maybe being this close was too much to handle. With burning cheeks and a rapidly beating heart, Esme’s eyes shifted off to the side trying to ignore the indecent thoughts whirling about her mind. Soon the man seemed to swallow, the sharp piece of glass now being pulled from the pad of her foot. Not long after he joked about her feet being all for collecting the glass, “Y-Yes, it it seems that way doesn’t it.” She managed to stutter out before thanking him, “T-Thank you, my fo-foot feels much better now.” She forced a smile through her embarrassment before averting her gaze once more. Esme hadn’t noticed the scent herself, which was normal, she probably wouldn’t notice it until it was too late to avoid unwanted attention… such was the life of a female like herself. “C-could you ma-maybe get my shift… it’s over there in the closet… I didn’t want it to get damp.” She explained, still unable to look him in the eyes.

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Quote :: Tarjinn
The dragonborn was relieved to get the glass from her paw pad, his fingertips pressed against the spot to reduce the bleeding and soreness there. He was glad it was helping her, even if they were both red-faced and stuck in a moment they weren’t expecting to happen. Did Esme know of the scent pouring slowly from her? It wasn’t as overwhelming as he was used to, but it certainly taunted something deep down within him, and he had to shove it down before he made a mistake towards her. It didn’t help that her towel had tried to escape her body just seconds prior. As he held his ice over her foot, his eyes studied her face, flashing an intense gaze in their amber hue before nodding at her request, lowering her foot and standing to his feet. “Of course.” His gaze was stuck on her face temporarily, feet stuck from the lingering flowery aura from her, but he stepped away and into the closet. The scent left quickly, but the images continued to stay in his mind, rattling around. If it wasn’t for the precarious inn they were staying in, he wouldn’t be feeling such trepidation, would he? Shaking his head to blow off anything at the moment, he grabbed her shift and walked back out, staying behind her to avoid any further embarrassment and handing it around the chair to her. “Here you go,” he murmured, taking a small breath before leaning down and pressing his muzzle to her hair. He breathed in the faint flowery scent covering her fur, allowing himself the indulgence before he began to step around the chair and back into the bedroom. “I’ll leave you to finish getting ready, once you’re back out I will come in and clean up the glass,” he told her, flashing her a smile over his shoulder before he stepped out and shut the doors behind him. He couldn’t help but let out a large breath, putting his hand on his forehead. Bahamut was really testing him that day, wasn’t he? Not only had Esme kissed him, but he had also seen a flash of her naked body and was up close with her with that particular scent dancing on her fur. What were Bahamut and Savitr doing to him? Was it even them, or was Tiamat entering his head, tempting him with sin? He needed to delve into some serious prayers the next morning or he’d be tempted straight into bed with Esme.

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Quote :: Esme/Suu/Mordecai

As his fingers rested against the spot the glass shard had been in her foot, Esme could feel his gaze on her. Glancing down towards him she caught the intense look in his eyes, it made her eyes dart off to the side again her toes on her uninjured foot clinched as did her hand against her chest. Why was he looking at her with such a look in his eyes? She’d never see him look at her with such intensity before… it made her heart race even more. Shortly, that look of his was broken when he agreed to get her nightgown from the closet. Yet, the man had paused as if not wanting to leave her side or maybe he was pondering something because his hesitation didn’t last long before he quickly made his way to the closet. Staying out of sight, Tarjinn handed her the outfit from behind. “Tha-” she was about to thank him when she suddenly felt his muzzle resting against her damp hair, the sound of him breathing in pricked her ears causing a shiver to run up her spine. He- He just sniffed her! The Dragon born then told her to get ready so he could clean up the glass, not long after the sound of Tarjinn’s talons tapping against the wooden floors left her, the bathroom door soon shutting behind him as he exited the room. W-What was that about?! Turning her head to look towards the door she sat there curiously gazing at the doorway, something in her wanted him to come back but she pushed those feelings away and focused on getting dress and out of there so she could prevent any further injury on the shards strewn about the floor. Unable to answer him before he’d left, the Snow Leopard quickly began drying off her furry pelt and head of hair. Once dry, she quickly dressed and carefully left the bathroom. Shutting the door behind her, her cheeks were still shining pink through her white fur. “Y-You can pick up the glass now.” She murmured still struggling to look him in the eyes.

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Quote :: Tarjinn
Tarjinn pushed thought and image after image from his mind as he stood outside the bathroom. He was never going to live this down in Bahamut's eyes, and would certainly be in for quite the nerve wracking night when he and Esme finally wed. How long in the future would that be anyway? He knew little to nothing about courting practices of her kingdom, or the engagement practices let alone the wedding and...wedding evening. Swallowing, he ran a hand down his face and took a few deep breaths. He had to get his beautiful snow leopard out of mind; this inn was making him think insane thoughts and possibly smell scents he only imagined. He sat on the edge of the bed waiting, and when she finally exited the bathroom prepared for the evening, he jumped to his feet and gazed at her, eyes flicking from one blue orb to the other. "Thank you, I'll pick that up right away," he murmured. He finally glanced away, unsure of what to do with all the tension filling the space between them. She had only seen him shirtless...he got a glance of much more. Lots of fur, for starters. Stepping over to her, he brushed his hand across hers, ignoring the flowery scent looming over her but blowing a gentle chilled wind to her cheek. "I will take care of Suu after," he said softly. "You lay down for the night."

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