Andia: The Revolution

[King Acunasti]

Valentin cast weak (yet extremely pleasurable and relieving) healing energies on the bruise, running his fingers over the rest of her back as well. "That feel good?"

[Eltee]

Aarys nodded weakly. "I just... God. Why does she hate me so much? I tried to be nice! I did!"

[King Acunasti]

"She's just...a hateful person, I suppose." Valentin said, resting his chin on Aarys' shoulder. "Would it make you feel better if I did this?" His hand slid lower, and lower, and lower until finally...

[Eltee]

"I'd rather you just.... You know. Held me." Aarys murmured.

[King Acunasti]

"You must be joking." Valentin laughed. "I've never heard you deny that oppurtunity."

[Eltee]

"I've never felt this sad, though." Aarys mumbled.

[Leyyuce]

Peter had become separated from Aarys as they spoke amongst the crowd of feverish villagers, his isolation from all but strangers rendered absolute as Mary shuffled the Elf hurriedly to the rear of some nearby structure. He wandered unaware as yet another confrontation between the two led to physical blows; he could assume, however, that whatever altercation had taken place was significantly less than pleasant. Stepping idly upon the shore's crystal sands, boots laced loosely and hands placed in pockets, he finally came to Mary again, and so offered greeting.

"What've you and Aarys been up to? It's only been a few minutes, hasn't it?"

[JVElEven]

Hremai had gone to sleep after making sure the door was locked with Ashriel outside of the house.

[King Acunasti]

Valentin pulled Aarys down onto the bed and laid beside her. "I love you." he said, looking straight into her eyes. "Do you believe me?"

[Eltee]

"I believe you." Aarys sighed.

[King Acunasti]

Valentin kissed Aarys' hand. "What can I do to make you feel better, sweetheart?"

[Eltee]

Aarys gratefully kissed him. "Nothing, I guess. You seem incapable of talking to Mary, and I can hardly ask you to do anything physical to her. We should just... Wait for it to blow over."

[King Acunasti]

"I don't like when people hurt my girl." Valentin said softly. "I want to talk with her. This needs to stop."

[Eltee]

"Remember what happened last few times you 'talked' to her? Your tongues seemed to be the only things being acquainted." Aarys said spitefully. She was silent for several seconds. "I don't know why I said that... I'm sorry."

[King Acunasti]

"I want to talk to her with you." Valentin responded.

[Eltee]

Aarys didn't reply. She played with the bed sheet evasively.

[King Acunasti]

"I asked Gladro to get her for me." Valentin said. "If she's not here in a few moments, I'll go get her myself."

[Kerr]

Gladro walked up to Mary. "Valentin wants you." he said in a cold tone.

[Duh]

"Hello, Hremai!" Elle's voice whispered warmly.

- - -

"Thanks, hon." Mary said, kissing Gladro on the cheek. She looked back at Peter. "I'll explain everything to you later. Alright?"

[JVElEven]

Oh. It's you again, Hremai said sarcastically. Why did I have to be nice to Ashriel? And what else do I have to do that I hate? Wear one of those whorish dresses?

[Duh]

"You never have to do anything." Elle replied. "Do you not have feelings for Ashriel? Why treat him badly? Anyway, I wish to speak with you again."

[Arch-Mage Matt]

Ashriel started banging on the door. "Hremai!" Ashriel shouted. "Let me in my damn house! Or else I'll tell everyone what I found in your room..."

[JVElEven]

"I haven't unpacked yet!" Hremai shouted back. "Give me five minutes."

Fire away, Elle.

[Duh]

"The child of Aarys and Valentin...I wish for you to take it from them." Elle giggled.

[JVElEven]

I sort of gathered that, Hremai said. You've said it three times already.