Andia: The Revolution

[Arch-Mage Matt]

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Ah! Yes!

"Well, Ashley, I had better go." Ashriel finally said.

Ashley nodded sadly. "Stay safe, kid. Come over to New Arriash once this is all over" She said. The two shook hands and separated once again.

[Eltee]

Aarys shivered slightly, responding to the cold that fell with the snow. She subconsciously nuzzled closer to Valentin.

[King Acunasti]

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Hey! You're back!

Valentin sighed as Aarys' warmth comforted him in the cold tent. He fell asleep quickly.

[Duh]

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Alright. I was waiting for LtGt to get back. Just so guys guys know, when someone has to leave for a little while, the story will slow down a bit. Because I know how to feels to be gone for a while and be forced to catch up on 100 new pages when I get back. But everyone can still post at will. The progression of the story will just slow down.

It was still night when Logan suddenly threw a small stone at each of the mortals. "Time to get up, ladies and gents!" he said. "We've got to move! Shards are beginning to search for us! We gotta start packin' up! Let's go!"

It was snowing harder now, and wind was beginning to get progressively stronger. It was very cold. The One sat in front of the weakened fire in a meditative position. Lyra and Drago had each climbed a nearby tree in order to keep watch for distant enemies.

[Kerr]

Gladro groaned as he awoke. He made sure he was fully dressed and had all his belongings with him as he steped ouside the tent. "I'm no bloody Frost Elf, it is as cold as Scelestus' heart out here." said Gladro.

[JVElEven]

"I'll only come if Ashriel's dead!" Hremai yelled from inside the tent, not sitting up, keeping under her blanket, eyes closed.

[Duh]

Logan entered Hremai's tent, grabbed the Drow by her ankles, and pulled her outside with the blanket. "You will be dead if the ICA finds you!"

"It has never been this cold during the dawn of the winter season." said the One. "Something about this year...is different. Perhaps the Immortal Commission realizes that the prochecy is coming true."

[Eltee]

Aarys yawned groggily, cracking her eyes open. She started when she felt Valentin's arm over her. She gingerly removed herself from the sleeping bag. After the warmth lent by the sleeping bag and Valentin's nearness, her almost naked body was shivering violently. She pulled on her clothes as quickly as possible. She stooped over Valentin's still immobile form, pressing her lips to his ear. "Valentin..." She murmured urgently. "Get up. You need to get up."

[JVElEven]

"That would be a welcome change, as a matter of fact," Hremai mumbled, sitting up on the ground, rubbing her eyes.

[King Acunasti]

"Aarys," Valentin complained. "The sun isn't even rising yet. Go back to sleep."

He pulled Aarys back under the blanket and kissed her on the cheek.

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First, you can't get me to sleep. Now, you can't get me to wake up.

[Eltee]

Aarys squeaked. "Let go of me, dammit. The Shards will find us if we stay here!!!"

[King Acunasti]

Valentin sighed and sat up. "What Shards?" he said, yawning. "You must've been dreaming. I'm serious, you should go back to sleep."

[Eltee]

Aarys tried to stifle a contagious yawn. And failed. "Look, I'd rather be in bed too. Logan and Lyra said that they are converging on us." She suddenly stood up, grinning impishly. "So, as much as it pains me to do this, Valentin..." She pulled off his blanket with a flourish.

[King Acunasti]

"That seriously was not necessary." Valentin grumbled, the cold rushing through his body. "You're not the kindest of elves, are ya?"

[Eltee]

"An annoyed elf is not a kind elf." Aarys replied with mock sterness.

[King Acunasti]

"Well..." Valentin mumbled, not knowing what to say. He stood and threw on his shirt, pants, boots, jacket, and gloves. He rubbed his face, slapping himself lightly in an attempt to wake himself up. "It's pretty damn cold out."

[Eltee]

Aarys slid her hand into his, leaned foreword and kissed him. "Not everything is." She murmured.

[King Acunasti]

Valentin grinned. "I used to see you in Empire City." he said quietly. "I wish I would've been brave enough to speak to you back then."

[Eltee]

"I probably wouldn't have been brave enough to talk back." Aarys confided.

[King Acunasti]

"That doesn't make sense." Valentin laughed. "You've got far better looks than anyone I've seen, and you've got one hell of a good sense of humor."

[Eltee]

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Liara: "You just... Say these things..."

"I... Oh." Aarys didn't know bow to respond.

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This damned IPod keeps trying to correct Aarys to Warts. WTF.

[King Acunasti]

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Warts. That's a charming name.

Valentin smiled. "And I love the look on your face when you blush. It's innocent. It's beautiful."

He took a deep breath. "We should probably join the others outside."

[Eltee]

"Uh... Yeah. Ok." Aarys stammered.

[King Acunasti]

Valentin took Aarys' hand and made his way outside the tent. It felt even more cold outside. "Winter sucks." he whispered. "We better be going somewhere warm."

[Eltee]

Aarys glanced around. "At least we're in the forest..." She murmured, sighing wistfully. "Some warm weather would be welcome, though..."