You Would Never Know...

[BadInfluence]

One day she might... She was starting to understand herself a bit more on their adventure, she had seen a lot of the world that she had gone without so many years, and seeing it with him? Had meant a lot to her... To them both. She'd seen what she could do, her strength and her abilities, her weaknesses too... Flaws...Shortcomings... All the things that made her who she was she had a chance to rediscover and learn anew and she owed him more than she could ever explain for being there with her on this. For right now though? She knew she was a strong woman, intelligent and incredibly capable, and looks wise? She was really beautiful in a classical sort of way, lovely features and unique freckles, her shortness actually lended her more appeal and her body shape? Was banging. Over all she was one HELL of a package and that wasn't going to change. She was worth it... She was good enough to stand beside both Jacob and Ace and be equal... It was a damned good step in the right direction so far. "This month... Has been beautiful... You've made me so happy Ace..." She said softly, dreamily in response to his own replies to hers, the gentle thanks given back and forth, soft heartfelt confessions... All before sleep claimed them both in a rapid and sweet decent.



"Are you sure?" She'd ask groggily the next morning. She'd been in such a profoundly deep sleep she hadn't heard anything, hell, she wouldn't have woken up if he hadn't rolled out of bed and spoke to her. "It might be a woodpecker baby... Come back to bed..." She'd mumble and reach for him but he was already out of her grasp, turning her head to the side and rolling over, half slipping back into sleep before he'd obviously be talking to someone. With that she sighed and reached for a part of the sheet and drew it over herself before she'd make herself sit up, yawning and stretching before she'd rub her eyes a bit, only then catching the scent of coffee. "Mmmm is that coffee?" She'd mumble a bit as she rolled out of bed then, dragging the sheet with her as she'd come to his side, reaching out to softly trace her nails down his spine before she'd grab up her own robe and resume her spot on the bed. "I'm not surprised... He's quite the social butterfly, it's impossible for him not to make friends..." She'd say as she ran her fingers through her admittedly chaotic hair, smoothing it down as best she could before he'd come over with the tray and she couldn't help wriggling her fingers in anticipation, snapping up that coffee and donut herself with a happy moan. "Oh my GOD I love donuts..." She mumbled around a large mouthful that she chased down with a good swig of coffee, looking at the young man who had come in, decked out in all that royal livery driver gear. "Well, he looks dashing, doesn't he? Rather handsome." She said as she licked the sugar crystals off her fingers one by one, watching the way she caught his eye, the blush on his cheeks... She was just teasing of course but really, who could blame her? It was the least he could do for waking them up so early. She gave him a wink and curled up with Ace then, looking like she was leaning in for a kiss only to steal the last bite of his donut from his fingers with a laugh and a quick scurry off the bed before he caught her, blowing him a kiss from across the space before she'd look over the scroll. "Hmm he's invited Thaylan and Gia, that's nice, I've wanted to ask Gia a few questions as it stands... Lets see... Oh well look at this?... He's invited all of Arvandor, any who want to come down and explore the surface in a safe environment are welcome... Then there's Garafin and his little love bug too... Oh and she'd bringing her caravan of performers too... Well this place is going to be quite packed!" She said with a laugh as she read through a bit more...



She and Ace were on lock down? Well, rather they were asked to stay in their rooms until evening to share dinner with him and Sydel? What was that all about? At least she and Ace would have their own suite to enjoy and adjust which was nice. Appreciated even. She'd look over at the bags brought in, dress for she and Ace, apparently they had some sort of appearance to maintain. "I have a feeling we'll both be very spoiled! This should be fun, a nice little break from the day to day grind we've been enjoying? I do wonder why he's decided now of all times but it should be a good deal of fun. We haven't worn fancy things for a while, you think you can still pull it off?" She'd tease with a wink and another blown kiss before he'd talk about hopping into the shower first and she'd go later. Smart idea because sometimes there wasn't enough hot water for him to enjoy if she jumped in first. The kiss to her forehead was perfect and she leaned up into it, caressing his cheek before he went, wriggling her fingers over at him as he'd go. "Do your thing my love, I'll be here."



Once he was in there she'd really fuck with the driver. Why? Because she felt like it. She'd drop that robe and walk about the room naked, going to the bag which held the gown choices for her, twin garter tattoos on her thighs that highlighted just how long her legs were and the full swell of her ass. "What do you think?" She'd ask the driver, holding up a sunny sort of burnt orange dress to him, letting the silk fabric glide over her pierced nipples. Oh he was rock hard but she was proud of his dedication, the boy was rock hard but he didn't make a move to scratch that itch, simply stating the choice was hers. Had Sydel broken him? Or had Nautilous? Which ever of the two they had really made sure he would stand the test. She went through a few choices before she found one she liked, a beautiful seafoam green creation of silver thread and light silk, transparent chiffon making up the bodice so nothing was left to the imagination all the while cleverly picked out floral decals stitched in hid everything that needed it... It was regal, elegant, and thankfully very light so she wouldn't get overwhelmingly hot in it. The shoes were a similar seafoam green stiletto that did unmentionable things to her legs, the jewelry was a matching set in a similar hue to the dress, made from jadeite and aged white gold to give it a classical understated elegance.



When Ace came out smelling like pure temptation she smiled over to him and kissed the side of his neck before she'd to to shower herself. "Give the boy a try... I couldn't break him! Even standing there naked and teasing him he stood his ground and was the very epitome of politeness. Someone trained him well!" A soft laugh and a teasing smile for Ace before she'd wink to the driver. "Who knows I might have been throwing the wrong bait his way... If I couldn't make you crumble my dear fiance will without a doubt. Good luck!" And with that? She was off into the bathroom herself where she took about twice as long as Ace had, scrubbing herself from head to toe in a rosewater and glycerine scrub that Sydel had sent along, rosewater and a sweet tangy citrus for her hair and of course some ultra rich body butter that made her skin so soft it was absolutely sinful. She stayed in that nice hot bathroom for a little while after still, towel drying her hair before she'd start to style it up, half up and half down as it was pinned back on one side... The rest falling over her shoulder in beautiful soft golden waves. Jewelry in place? She'd walk out in nothing more than her skin, settling down on the bed to slide her heels on, sliding the strap into the buckle and fastening it. She wondered if Ace had broken the boy or if he just laughed and commiserated? Either way?



Well either way she was putting on a show for Ace. He might not understand it but she had heard what he said last night very well, that she was beautiful and right now? She was strutting her stuff. A test run, so to speak, and perhaps a little teasing for Ace. She knew they were both far too worn out from their session last night for anything to happen, she figured a little teasing was safe, all in good fun. "You look absolutely handsome Love..." She said, walking over to him on those high heeled shoes and rose on the tips of her toes to give him a kiss, pressing in nice and close so the delicate rose perfume would twine about his senses, along with a scent only he knew... Well, He and JAcob... She'd move back to the bed and step into the seafoam creation that slid up her skin as if it were wet paint, it just clung to her every dip and curve, pushing her firm little breasts up even higher and the rest? Oh it was just glorious... Every supple sweet inch of her was in display and hidden all at the same time, looking every inch a royal Princess, from her head to her toe and everything between.



Holding her hand out for Ace to take, she'd walk with him out the door and into the incredibly well appointed carriage where within there was all the fixings for a lovely breakfast complete with mimosas and more coffee laced with whisky if that was their thing, books to read if that was their desire as well... Paper and pencils, really, anything they wanted to pass the two hour ride from here to there...



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The morning after was never really that pleasant.. it wasn't like in those sweetly written romance novels.. it usually involved stale sheets, messy hair and moaning ..which was induced far from pleasure.. generally from a hangover.. he laughed a little when she called him back to bed.. before he would move over to answer the door.. the driver was certainly a surprise.. an invitation from Nautilous.. an event.. something nice for the families before the much larger celebrations of the Heart.. the breakfast though was what he was after.. the coffee felt like silk going down his scratchy throat.. he sunk down to sit on the edge of the bed.. sharing with her the donuts..flicking her forehead lightly when she continued to peck at his..-.. Gia is.. well.. an interesting individual.. I have no doubts you will learn a lot from her.. -he and Gia had a bit of a history.. he knew her well enough to keep his distance... but all that was a very, very long time ago..

he pressed a kiss to her forehead as he moved toward the bathroom-.. Sounds like we are going to be kept quite busy then.. if everyones coming over.. If Nautilous has chosen a noble estate though I find it hard to believe it will be on the small side.. so packed in perhaps no.. -he shot her a wink as he slipped into the other room to get cleaned up.. soap and cloths.. cologne and combs, he would return shortly there after.. noticing the .. discomfort of the driver.. having to conceal an obvious erection.. he felt her lips to the side of her neck.. shaking his head a little as he swatted her bare ass before she disappeared into the other room-.. Go on.. -he ushered to the young lad to go out-.. go cool off.. I know what she's like.. We will be ready and out soon..

-he tossed the boy a couple of cigarettes and a small half filled bottle of whiskey before he turned to the bags.. selecting the suit.. the white overcoat.. it was more military looking than royalty.. and thats what he needed.. something different.. and yet still distinguished.. it had to scream money without being garish.. she returned to the room naked apart from a few jewels here and there.. he whistled low-.. I think you look perfect Just like that my dear.. but I fear youd cause such a commotion.. we best put something over that hot little body of yours.. -he came up behind her as she moved to stand before the bed.. facing away from him.. his hands came down to rest there upon the wide of her outer thighs.. her hips as he jerked her ass back against him. he couldn't help it.. so plump and round.. and he adored that ass and the way it jiggled.. and seeing her standing there..

those long perfectly formed legs.. a pair of heels..he guided her upper body down.. to bend till her tits were pressed to the bedding.. till her calves would be burning from the delicious movement.. gliding his hand down along her spine.. before he spanked her hard.. left.. then right-.. You pet.. are a naughty tease.. the poor boy just about cum all over his uniform.. -he slid his hand down between her parted thighs.. to cup against that abused little cunt-.. what a shame.. we have an appointment.. -he flicked the piercing.. before he pulled back.. though not before he bumped his hips hard against her ass once more.. forcing her forward upon that bedding-.. Get dressed.. Ill wait for you outside.. -he clucked his tongue as he stepped back.. plucking up the fedora styled hat.. sliding it atop his head he moved out.. leaving her to her own devices..

a cigarette found its way between his lips.. catching a glimpse of the poor driver jerking himself off on the opposite side of the house.. the windows were open.. the lad would be able to watch her.. he laughed a little..-.. Oh dont stop on my account.. do what you gotta do.. just dont hurt yourself.. -he exhaled a long stream of smoke then.. checking on the bags.. making sure everything was secure..it would be a little while.. a moment.. maybe a bit more before he would notice the door opening.. he would shift across to take her hand.. offering a half bow-.. M'lady.. absolutly stunning.. -he'd shoot her a wink before he would help her up into the carriage proper.. the driver returning.. looking perhaps a little frazzled but at least not as horny as he was..

oh he was amused.. slipping into the carriage along with her.. a knock.. a tap and they would be off..let the luxury begin.. the breakfast the drinks.. the coffee with whisky ..foods of all types.. books and papers.. pencils and pens.. whatever they desired.. - I am indeed curious as to why they are keeping us all separated.. at least to begin with.. -he had drawn open one of the side windows.. just enough to catch the smoke from the cigarette.. - Im hoping.. since this is Nautilous and Sydel organising it.. that Jacob will be coming home.. I think we all need to sit down.. together and talk.. no drugs or wine or anything just.. find out what it is we want.. from here.. -the speed of the carriage once they were out of the small village picked up considerably.. it would take half the time to get there easily-

[BadInfluence]

Fuck the romance novels... Ok... Maybe not because she did love them, they were a secret guilty pleasure that no one knew about yet and she was very determined to keep it that way, utterly positive that if anyone knew her reputation would go down the drain faster than a turd. As for the moment? The driver was an interruption to what she had fully intended to be a sleep in but at least it wasn't horrible. She wasn't hung over just incredibly sticky and smelling like a whisky bar. Well... A whisky bar and a whole lot of sex. Her hair was a wild mess of curls that she tried to smooth down with her fingers, curling up in a robe and sharing the offered breakfast with Ace, unable to resist sneaking bites off of his. When he flicked her? She made a fake growl and snapped at his fingers before she'd laugh, that sweet, musical little tinkle that was as infectious as the common cold. "I liked her from what I saw of her and Anya and I got very close the last night. We have a lot in common and get along like a fish in water. I was hoping to go down and visit some time in the underdark, to study the flora and fauna in their natural habitat as well as their medical practices, see how they function as a people in such a limited environmental structure..." And there you go, her inner nerd was showing and yet it was just a part of her charm, the things she could get fascinated by and totally wrapped up in where just as unique as she was. That said though she was unaware of a history but she wouldn't have been surprised either. Amelia had been keeping her abreast of things in Silverthorne and the history of trade they used to have with the drow, becoming aware that Tirithon and Gia used to be trade partners, which would have naturally put Ace in her line of sight as the heir apparent. As such? She wouldn't pry and didn't feel she needed to. He was a grown man with a past, she was a young woman with one of her own, he didn't dig into hers? She didn't dig into his... Much... Admittedly she only did it to help him with an issue or a pain of his past but never, ever just to satisfy her curiosity, or to satisfy her own ego.

"Mmm? I don't know, I didn't hear anything from the locals about a native noble, let alone a place big enough for this party. If there was one I likely would have taken us there because there is always a need for doctors in such places. It's curious." Then again she hadn't really looked around too much, she'd not been very pointed in her questions either, asking more so for a vague place that needed a doctor versus some place much higher up on the food chain so to speak. As such all her jobs were for the common man versus pampered elite. "Either way I do thing you're right... Very, very busy." Which could be good... Or could be a real pain in the ass. She smiled and couldn't help the sweet sigh as Ace kissed her forehead before he'd head off to the bathroom. "You know baby I hate to see you go, but I LOVE to watch you leave..." She wolf whistled for him as he went before she'd turn to her bag and go through what was on offer.

The teasing? Was about as hard to resist as a luscious piece of rich, dark, moist chocolate cake. The boy was young, about her age and well built, handsome too for a human. It was lush to tease, to watch him blush and get hard, yet never a move did he make... His manners were flawless, polite and far from errotic, who ever had trained him had done a very good job of it. It was even more fun for it though, she definitely put that boy through his paces, putting on a show and all but touching him or herself with how far she pushed it... All until Ace came out and she had to tell him how reserved that coachman was, why he was virtually perfect, completely polite and reserved. She'd pop on her toes to give Ace a soft, sweet kiss to the side of his neck, the way he smelled? Incredibly good. She'd head off to the shower herself before she'd feel the sting of his hand across her ass and she couldn't help the moan or the way her legs buckled a bit, a sweet shiver from head to toe before she'd get into the bathroom and make very good use of the sweetly floral items that would leave her smelling like heaven itself.

Coming out in little more than the heels and the jewelry that went with the gown? She looked at Ace with more than a little heat, a brow raised at the way he looked at her, the whistle... Damn if she didn't ache! She'd love a good fast fuck but the shower had been more than enough to remind her just how hard he'd fucked her last night. Hell, if you looked closely she bore more than a few bruises and hickies from her amorous fiance, evidence along with the broken frames and curio littering the ground... "I would indeed... Why I can imagine you'd have to fight quite a few randy males off with a bat if I dared..." She said with that sweet sultry tone in her voice that was like bathing in chocolate to the ears... She'd been going through a lot of lessons, a lot of self training to control this part of herself, to understand it and realize if she didn't give it space? It would overwhelm her and put both Ace and anyone else around her in danger. She went to the side of the bed where her dress was laid out and waiting for her to slip on when he came up behind her and her first reaction? Was a moan that ended on a whimper of need, his hands lining up exactly with the bruises on her waist, her nipples erect and tingling.

It only got worse when he guided her to bend over the bed, spreading her legs instinctively so he could line up between them, her nails digging into the sex soaked sheets from last night as she waited. Shivers ran up and down her spine at his touch, her breath catching as she waited eagerly for the pain of that huge cock being shoved into her, to be filled past the point of pain and to understand agony in the sweetest forms... Only to find a sudden hard spank to each cheek that made her yelp and jump a touch, burring her face in the sheets, biting her bottom lip hard. "He held up better than most and it's a good exercise for me in control... The fact I could tease and he didn't pounce means I'm getting much better with my pheromones." Which was true! But he also knew she loved being watched, put on display and admired, lusted after... His hand between her thighs made her breath catch and she rocked against him sweetly before he'd flick her clit ring and thrust his hips against her before he'd leave her there... Shaking and suddenly violently horny.

When he was out that door she looked up and caught that poor little driver watching her through the window and she? Took the opportunity and strutted across the bed so she was right in front of it, thighs spread wide with her heels pressed on either side of that window and she began to finger herself hot and sweet, little gasps turning to moans, moans turning into cries before she'd finger herself to a peak and shatter with the sweetest... Hottest... Most tempting cries as she floated down from that sweet starry space... She'd watch the driver jerking off till he came, licking her lips encouragingly before he suddenly groaned and spent his load against the side of the wall. She'd wink at him and wiggle her fingers before she'd clean up and get dressed, walking out of that little room like an Empress, chin held high and posture perfect. She'd take his hand after that sweet bow with a smile and they'd vanish into the carriage easily as Ace sent them off with a tap to the roof.

She chose to nibble on some biscuits and tea as she wrote many lines of things on the paper before he'd talk and her pen stilled instantly, tears forming in her eyes that she had to quickly brush away, hiding them with subtle motions before she'd speak and only... Only when she was sure her voice wouldn't sound a little raw. "I'm scared..." She confessed softly, her fingertips white around the pen in her hand, a slight tremble to her shoulders. "He's been in Naggoth training and I'm afraid... If he can come back to us... That he wont want me anymore." She knew that Khorne had no real love for her, the whole genetics of her background ensured that the God of War would always despise her, just as many of the other Chaos gods would... Jacob being the grandson of Khorne... What if the god turned Jacob away from her? What if ultimatums were made? What if... What if... What if... She loved Ace yes, there was no denying how she felt for him, how deeply it ran... But she loved Jacob too. If she lost him? She felt as if she'd be living only half a life, that she wouldn't be good enough for Ace without Jacob, she'd not be able to love Ace like he deserved without Jacob with her... It was complicated but without them? She was missing pieces, a hollow version of herself, and that? That ached...

"I know it might all be in my head, it might be a whole lot of things that aren't even valid, but it's still how I feel... I'm afraid I might have lost him down there, not just that he wont love me anymore, but he might not be himself..." There were so many fears that she had kept pushing to the side but were welling up now and it was far from pleasant. She'd look out the open window, the wind catching her curls and twisting them softly, the sun making the strands sparkle like polished gold. "We've all had to spent time apart from him, from his passion for work to this trip to Naggoth, we've both been forced to love him from afar... I miss him every day... I miss his laughter or the way he gets ink stains on his fingertips, the fact he falls asleep with his glasses on and gets crescent moon dents under his eyes, the way he cant stand to wear a tie too long without pulling it loose around his neck as soon as he can... The way he spins his teapot twice to the left and once to the right before he pours it... Or the fact he licks his fingertip to gather up the crumbs of his lavender and lemon cake from the plate... I miss his hugs and the way he used to hold me so tight that I felt like I was home for the first time in my life..." She said before the tears would start to fall and she just broke down crying into her hands, her shoulders falling as she curled into herself a little, wiping at her cheeks as she struggled valiantly to get it under control... Precious little hiccups and shuddering breaths , the way her breath kept catching around the lump in her throat, the smothered little cries...

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He remained outside whilst she got organised and dressed, though if she thought he couldn't hear those quiet little cries she was sorely mistaken.. Oh he knew she was teasing the fuck out of the poor driver .. the way the boy stiffened considerably told him all he needed to know.. he laughed.. butting out that cigarette as he watched her approach.. she was breathtakingly beautiful.. the dress was stunning but honestly she could have wore anything and his heart would have taken those familiar tumbles.. he took her hand and guided her up into the vehicle..him following soon after..

they got comfortable as the journey begun.. taking drinks.. a little breakfast.. nibbles and tea.. whatever there was on offer.. he asked her.. how she was feeling about catching up with Jacob again.. and then of course.. asking Nautilous and Sydel the burning questions.. he glanced up when he heard the slight waver in her voice.. tilting his head to the side.. listening as she spoke on her fears.. he brushed his hands down upon a fabric napkin before he would move across to sit beside her.. taking her hands in his as he lightly brushed his thumbs across her palms-.. In all the time I have known Jacob.. and.. thats pretty much been since birth.. he has been here and there.. gone for months at a time and then returning.. only for the cycle to start all over again.. in all that time its only been twice when he has returned.. different.. and that was due to outside influence.. first Grace.. -he released her hand as he reached to cradle her cheek instead-.. and then ..well.. the whole utter debarcle when he got married and well.. you know the rest of that story..

-his brows furrowed-.. but regardless.. when he was home.. it didn't take long for him to ..break through.. to come to his senses so to speak.. I dont know a lot about Naggaroth.. I know I was given the choice to head there.. to pay my debt.. but I chose a different path.. but.. I dont see him changing.. i really dont.. its a different scenario than what had happened with Sydel.. its just training.. combat training at that I believe.. getting him in physical condition.. most probably securing the magic talent for personal gain.. Jacob adores you. every single fibre of your being.. He loves you.. his heart knows you.. -he brushed away a couple of tears as they threatened to tumble down her cheeks..-..

His heart wants you.. -he drew her in closer then.. wrapping his arms around her.. guiding her head to his shoulder as he stroked his fingers through her hair-.. I miss him too.. -he spoke softly.. -.. its just one of those situations where he's been gone for a long time.. and it could happen again to any of us.. we need to be a bit more resilient.. stronger.. -his lips pressed to her temple-.. He will be fine.. they've probably just roughed him up a little.. pushed him hard until he broke and then built him back up.. his grandfather obviously sees promise in him.. enough that he wouldnt hurt him.. -he smiled when she spoke about all the things she missed about Jacob.. all those little details..that would probably seem utterly insignificant to most.. but he knew.. just as well as she did.. that what she just described was Jacob to a perfect T-..

He falls asleep in the most random positions.. -he laughed a little-.. standing up ..seated at the dinner table.. studying at his desk.. he works far to hard.. but .. its his passion.. his drive.. im not sure he could ever truly give it up.. -he rubbed his hand up and down her back- He watches you.. when you're not looking.. and he wears a smile when he does so.. its.. almost whimsical.. he's utterly enamoured by you dear..You're the first woman who has ever done this to him.. sure he's been in relationships before.. but.. nothing like this..

You are his sunshine love.. and I know.. for certain.. that this.. will not dampen it what so ever.. You'l see.. -he held her a little bit tighter then.. giving her a hug.. -.. slow breaths.. slow and sure.. -he would whisper.. hearing her breaking.. the shudders.. the little hiccups.. he took her hand.. brushing a finger over the vacant place that needed a ring-.. and soon.. we will Lock that boy down.. Marry him so he cant run.. -he shot her a wink.. a playful smile-.. we are all in this together.. your struggles are ours.. your fears are ours..

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The tears started to flow like water leaking out of a slow dam break, at first a little trickle here, a little stream there... But there was no way to stop it once it started, she was bearing her soul and the pain, the fear she'd kept hidden and buried under work and the constant moving from place to place. With Ace it had been easier to hide it but now? They might be seeing Jacob soon, she might be able to hear him, hold him... And the very real fear that the moment he was back that she would be rejected. Why would he stay after all? The year they'd been courting they'd spent only a quarter of it together and that wasn't even in solid chunks, more one weekend every other week per month, and that had always to be secret. Grace had spread so many damned rumors far and wide that she and Jacob were courting that if she were seen with Jacob? It would have gotten back to her in a heartbeat and shit would have hit the fan harder than a two ton elephant with the runs. She hated the sneaking around, the lingering in shadows to spend time together, both in Arvandor and on the surface... The only time they were safe was at the Manse and while she loved to spend time with him most of the time spent there was helping around the house and the brood of children spread out between the couples... Not that she was complaining but... She really, really wanted to be done with the mess, to come out with it all and just be... Just be with him. His girlfriend, the woman he loved, the one he was going out with... But this past year? Virtually no one knew about them STILL...



"Oh Ace... I know it's just... You and He... You have a long past full of love and need on both sides... I've not even had a chance to become a footnote in the book of his life yet." She said, shaking her head gently as she kept trying to stem the tears that seemed hell bent on falling. "I don't mind that he goes, his soul has wings, it needs to fly wherever the wind takes him and I love that about him I really do." Her agony was that he had been gone so much, so often, that she barely had time to be with him. On top of that the time they had spent together was half spent in sadness as she lost two pregnancies with him. He wanted a child so badly, what if she couldn't give him one? What if her insides were somehow messed up and she couldn't carry to term? She couldn't stand the idea of not only not being around him for long stints but then to be virtually useless to him and his dream of being a father.



"Kharne hates me... I'm the daughter of Slaanesh, his sworn enemy, there's no way to guarantee while he was down there that..." Did she need to say it all the way? She'd learned the hard way about that God without a doubt. She'd asked Nautilous for help to get down there, to visit Jacob and check up on him, she was worried about how long it was taking. Nautilous had taken her of course, or rather he had tried to but half way down the portal she was attacked and thrust back out to the surface and feeling like she had every bone broken despite the fact she was totally fine. A message had been laid into her through the violent ejection and that was she was never, ever allowed in the Blood Gods realm, Naggoth was her birthplace but also denied her because if her lineage. She was hated there and she wouldn't have put it past Jacob's grandfather to tell him to stay away from her or else.



Leaning into his hand as it cradled her cheek she really was trying to get it under control but like a bottle of pop that's been shaken, there's only so much pressure it can contain before it bursts and she, well she had been shaken up for long enough now that it just took a small bit of pressure for the top of her emotions to be blown clean off. "I love him so much it hurts... I know that what ever happened down there was needed, that this was something vital to his well-being or they never would have let him go, and I know... I know it's doing him good but..." There were so many 'but's' and 'if's' in this whole damn thing that she knew all she was doing was digging a hole for herself that wasn't going to bottom out any time soon. She turned into his embrace and shifted over so she could sit in his lap, her head on his shoulder as she closed her eyes, little tears trickling here and there down her cheeks. "I want to be stronger for him, I really do, but it seems sometimes like we've been cursed... We're never allowed to be together, every time we try it's his work that calls or Grace sticks her nose in, something horrible happens... If we're seen together eating or even just enjoying a walk we see it in the papers and we're always slandered every time because of Grace looking like the hurt party and I'm some kind of home wrecker..." More than once they'd had to do serious crowd control to quell the rumors, she'd had to go on dates with fellow students because it helped to throw sand on the fires Grace kept stoking up, making it hard to even relax most days... It sucked, she hated it, but she endured it for him. She loved him more than her own life... But if this trip to Naggoth changed him? Would all that work have been for nothing? Wasted time they could have spent together instead of sneaking about and trying to keep his reputation, hers too, intact? "I just wish we had more time together... Time I hadn't wasted being so worried about things that don't really matter in the end..."



Talking about him though helped a little... The things she remembered about him, little quirks that the world glossed over, prefering to see his shining accolades or his amazing skill... But in her eyes? It was the small, everyday things he did that shone brighter than stars in a moonlit night, little movements that made up the whole beautiful picture that was him. When Ace went through his own little things he caught on those tears began to dry up, the small sniffles were turning into small bits of laughter, a watery smile on her lips. "I saw him in the stocks one time at the library, his hand was up on a shelf and I thought he was going through the books, I had an entire one sided conversation with him before I realized he was asleep. I swear I blushed so hard I thought the books would catch fire." She said with a soft but genuine laugh followed by a deep inhale, a shaky exhale that you always get when you're done having a good cry... When the sadness has passed... She curled into that hug he had given her and tried to take what he meant as the truth, her past still liked to come up and gnaw at her confidence, her sense of self worth... To nibble and errode her foundations but... She was getting better. "He was the first man that ever made me think about what someone's lips might feel like in a kiss... The first to make me look deeper into my feelings, to be willing to explore them, to become intimate... He was my first everything and I really... Really don't want to imagine my life without him."



The touch to her finger drew her attention and she looked down at it. His words, the way she knew he was trying to cheer her up made her smile, turning her head to kiss his cheek adoringly. "I love you Ace, so much, thank you... As for him..." Him, being Jacob, she smiled and brought over the paper to him. "I've been designing his ring, or trying to anyways, yours came to me easily because I know you more... I knew what would speak to your soul but Jacob... He's very different... What about you? Any ideas for what yous will be for him? It should be something really heavy, probably with like a ball and chain attached to it, to keep him weighted down with us." She said with a wink. Her own designs were rustic, masculine with charm but far from elaborate or intricate. "I've never really worked with metal before I made your ring, I had no idea it was so hard but I really, really wanted it to be a reflection of the you I see in my heart. Jacob's will be the same sort of idea but... I just REALLY hope he likes it too... I brought the stuff with me to make it too, I was hoping that I could sneak away some time to work on mine, maybe you might do the same?" She said with a wink and a nudge before she slid out of his lap and let him relax without her weight.



The time virtually flew by though once she set to work, the ride was much shorter than it would have been otherwise so by the time she felt more grounded and her face was cleaned up? They were already arriving. The estate was HUGE, it rivaled the manor house that Jacob had in which everyone studied at in the beginning, and this was virtually right on the water. Large willows and perfectly manicured lawns, swans and ducks on the water, stunning statuary and long expansive gardens with all sorts of flora en mass... "Holy. Fucking. Christ... Ace LOOK at that thing..." She breathed as they came around the driveway up towards the entrance. No WONDER the boy had been so damned well trained, this place was immaculate, impressive and it seriously made her feel intimidated... A bit like going back to Silverthorn all over again... The door was opened then and they could step out, the fresh scent of summer was there in full regalia, catching her by surprise but pleasantly so. "Oh wow... Wow wow wow... Ace I do think this is going to be a great little vacation..."


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-he settled in closer to her.. beside her as she began to break down.. he could feel the little trembles.. he could hear the soft hiccups .. sliding his arm around her to draw her in closer.. he understood where she was coming from.. Jacob had been away for a good long while now.. and even when they were all together it only seemed to be for short bursts of time.. and.. that was spend mostly in the bedroom so to speak.. -.. You're so incredibly young Rose.. Both of you are.. there's no rush .. no need to speed anything up as we all have so many years ahead of us to explore and learn more about each other.. thats why Elvish marriages have so many hoops.. you need to be sure its what you want.. its who you want.. and that you're prepared for the long haul.. -he reached up to brush away the tears that were tumbling down her cheeks-.. I know.. in my heart that I desire to spend my future with you.. and with Jacob.. Its not something that if someone had asked me years ago that Id be here.. in this position that I could have ever imagined it, let alone guessed it.. but life is all about surprises.. keeping us on our toes..

-he leant in to press his lips to her forehead-.. I think he will come back perfectly fine.. eager to find you.. of this I have no doubts.. he adores you.. every single fibre of your being.. He has not been captivated by a woman in a long time.. and he only has eyes for you.. -he tapped the end of her nose.. he listened as she spoke on Kharne hating her.. that she was a sworn enemy due to her lineage.. he nodded-.. mm.. well Kharne hates everyone so dont take it too personally..I'm fairly certain he doesn't take too kindly to his own daughter who is one of his brides.. so.. -he took her hands in his.. fingers interlacing-.. try not to think to much into it.. If Jacob has been called home for training.. I have doubts you would even come into the equation.. thats not what he is there for.. Its kind of like.. going to boot camp for the military or the guard.. the men are just there to learn how to focus.. to hone in on their skills.. their talents.. to mold them into something that could be useful.. You my dear .. I doubt you have even come up.. and that is certainly not a bad thing..

-he shot a wink at her.. his fingers found her cheek.. cradling it lightly as his thumb brushed along the curve of her jawline.. listening as she spoke of her fears and the issues that Jacob and her had had in the past.. the sneaking around..he chuckled lightly and nodded-.. Kind of like.. -he motioned between her and him with a hand gesture-.. You have managed to choose two Men that are in the public eye.. and whilst we have our situation sorted.. Jacobs is a little trickier.. I know he doesn't like the sneaking around.. but I guess.. for now.. it is just something that we have to take on board.. -he rubbed his lips together-.. The fact that you are now.. on paper.. to be the next Queen of Silverthorn when we are wed should take a Lot of the heat off you both.. it will just be you and I that will be watched in public.. The thing between you and Jacob and the schooling is a tough one.. as he cant be seen having favourites.. or relationships with his students.. him handing you off to Barathon was the smartest move.. it pulled those rumours away.. One day it will come out.. the three of us.. and we will be able to do whatever we please.. where-ever we please.. but we just need to wait it out.. have a little more patience.. and I dont know..

-he tapped a finger under her chin-.. I think its a bit of naughty fun.. sneaking around in the shadows.. keeping quiet so as not to draw too much attention.. -he grinned -.. as for wasting time .. eh.. there's no point wasting time worrying over wether or not you have wasted time.. its gone, its done.. time to take those steps forward and look ahead.. see whats coming.. everything behind us has been done already..-he settled back in the seat.. glancing out through the curtain at the speed of the forest flying by before he turned to her.. she spoke on how much she loved Jacob.. that he was the owner of so very many of her firsts.. -.. If you dont want to imagine your life without him.. dont.. -he offered her a smile-.. Worry is like a rocking chair.. sure it gives you something to do.. rocking back and forth.. back and forth.. -he tilted his head-.. but it gets you absolutely no where..

time to relax.. Stop being afraid of what could go wrong.. maybe its time to focus on what could go right?..-she spoke on the rings she was organising.. the one for Jacob which was in the works.. -.. I have no ideas no.. I figure it will come to me when the time is right..I'm not quite up to that part in my mind.. so.. Ill deal with it when that rolls around.. -it was true.. he hadn't even asked permission from Jacobs parents yet..and whilst he figured he would be given it.. there would always be that nagging little thought that maybe they would deny him.. -.. Metal is not easy no.. but you did a wonderful job.. -he offered her a smile- as for me working on it here?.. perhaps.. will see what happens -he wasn't really prepared to be making rings just yet.. maybe soon..he turned his attention back to the window as they continued on their travels.. it was a short distance from where they were and before they knew it the carriage was coming to a slow stop.. the doors were opened.. he slipped out.. reaching to take her hand as he helped her down those few steps.. the place was Huge.. a wealthy Manor for certain..

he glanced over the manicured surrounds.. the high walls.. -.. Its certainly beautiful.. Though I am none to surprised.. not really.. -he knew Nautilous.. and knew the tastes.. and figured if the two of them were going to be staying somewhere on the surface it would be luxurious.. -.. I do believe we are going to be spoiled my dear.. -he laughed a little.. watching as a few doormen came over.. taking up the few bags that were on the carriage before they would be guided toward their chambers.. private, a little out of the way..the place was large indeed.. set up for a lot of people.. he removed his hat as he entered the room.. the curtains were draw by a couple of maids.. it smelt clean and open.. well aired.. and comfortable.. after the month of slumming it this would be heavenly.. he undid the buttons upon his jacket.. sliding it down off his shoulders as he poured himself a glass of whisky.. it would be then that she would be called upon.. that Thaylan was it?.. was injured and requiring assistance.. he nodded-.. Duty calls my dear.. go.. do your thing..Ill be here.. or not far anyway.. I believe I am to keep an eye out for Diovan and Sybelle.. -he lifted his glass to her before he moved across the bedroom to glance out the windows.. out over the gardens.. the yard.. pools off in the distance-

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It made her laugh a little, even among some of the tears it worked, that smile flickering at the corner of her lips like butterfly wings. "It's going to take me a really long time to wrap my head around that idea. I grew up among humans and the life span is so terribly short, the flame of life incredibly fickle, so they do as much as they can in a short time. I grew up in and among that mindset and it's really a struggle to think in terms of hundreds of years versus a handful of decades..." She'd known she was elvish but so many of the books she had read about her own people were most fantasy than fact, things like they were born from fairy circles in the woods, their life spans were the same as a humans and they were always terribly short... Some had said they couldn't eat meat, others that they knew ever language of the land, could speak to deer and breathe under water... So many she had been able to prove false through some... Well... Admittedly hilarious trial and error. It was after meeting Jacob who was the first elf she had ever met that she gained access to books to help educate herself on what it meant to be an elf, and then for the last year they had been trying to sort out just what type of elf she was, it was all... A very big year of change and education. "Even though I know I have a long time I have always been really good at making snap decisions that turn out to be right. I know we have time and I know these things are done with centuries in mind but even then? I know that, no matter what comes in my life, no matter how chaotic it becomes or what sort of hell we might go through? I know one thing will ALWAYS be constant. I will always want to be with you two." Hell it was probably the one true and genuine constant in her life that would stick with her forever. She might waver now and then on her stance as a Doctor. She might be unresolved with her lineage and the place she had come from. But Jacob? Ace? They were what she wanted more than the next breath to keep her alive.

The concern about Jacob's long absence had sparked a different sort of concern and conversation afterwards. Ace saw it one way and she saw it another, though the reasons for such weren't something she could share so easily as she might wish. Yes, he might think that the issue between parental lineage wasn't too horrible and likely wasn't the cause, there was a lot more at play here that he was utterly unaware of, things she herself had only just been told and she still... It twisted her stomach into knots and it made her second guess and question a world full of things, things she kept buried deep down inside and that, well it wasn't really helping her very much but... It just wasn't one of those things you could share... "Yes, that's true enough on it's own... I hope what ever happened down there has been good for him though, it might be really beneficial to him, to train in something different... something non-medical..." She just hoped it didn't damage him. She'd heard from Sydel first hand how bad it can be and she... She wouldn't wish that on her worst enemy, let alone the man who held her heart in his hands...

The bit about the men she chose being quite public figures did make her grin a bit and shake her head. "I don't know what my heart was thinking when it fell, you two are a handful on your own, but together?..." She'd teased a little bit as the last tears had vanished and much of the sadness had passed, ran it's course and left her worn out but a bit lighter for it, a touch better in the end. Leaning into the caress on her cheek felt wonderful and she couldn't help the soft sigh that followed. "It wouldn't be a drop in the ocean as bad as it is if it weren't for Grace... I know what she did to him, I know she's trying to get him back under her thumb too, it just gets me all sorts of angry and out of sorts. Every day it's a waiting game, wondering if I've given him enough to keep her out of his head, free from her torments..." A constant fear that he might crumble and succumb. She wouldn't hold it against him if he did, Grace and he had a history, one that had started off as hot and sweet as peach sriracha ice cream... Then turned sour like lactose intolerance and had him regretting it and paying for it in grand fashion... She'd seen the way Grace could compel him even now and she knew if he did fall? He'd hate himself for it and rake himself over the coals far worse than she ever could do to him, or ever would for that matter, and seeing him hate himself? Was worse than any torture anyone could devise for her.

Ace did a wonderful job explaining things in a way that should have settled a lot of fears, would have been a great boon for many but for her? She just looked at him for a moment before she'd speak. "Ace... How many fortune cookies have you eaten in your life? And out of those, how many did you forget to take the paper out of the center on?" She'd ask before she'd laugh softly and dragged him in for a hug this time, kissing the top of his head and giving him a warm, loving squeeze. "That you for reminding me that there's a world outside my own head, I really appreciate it, I get locked in pretty tight sometimes. Who knows, after our talk this little vacation we can get into some really naughty fun? Something public and really audacious which will make it SO much better... Who knows? I might even bring in some drugs for us to play with?" She'd temp him a bit before he'd talk about the rings and she was a little curious and a touch surprised. "Don't you have to have the rings ready before you ask? I had a drawing of yours done before I asked Adelaide and Ryker. Am I... Missing something here?" She'd ask curriously before all the stuff rather went out the window when she saw the huge house/mansion/estate they were staying at. Naturally of course that first reaction came right out her mouth, commenting to Ace on it as she stepped out and waited for him to follow, the two of them escorted in doors and up to their suite, the place was... Lovely really... Large, open, clean lines and colors... Neither masculine or feminine she fell in love pretty much on sight. Of course the first order of business for her? Was getting into something a good deal more lounge worthy, stripping out of that dress in a heart beat and into a work out and free flowing tunic shirt and harem pants. Old, comfortable, breathable it was perfect for summer and let her move and stretch any which way she wanted to.

Pulling her hair up into a ponytail she was sitting at the kitchen table with a large pad of paper before her, drawing up something that she wasn't allowing anyone to see, any time Ace would try to peek she'd shoo him off or bribe him with teasing glimpses of her breasts through the deep curve of her shirt. They'd likely go back and forth like this a bit before she'd hear an urgent knock on the door, getting up to answer it she saw Nautilous there and a very, very fucked up and unconscious Thaylan. She had questions in her eyes but she wouldn't ask them now. "Alright love, be good and don't peek at the paper or I'll tie you to the bed and make a Jacob out of you, not even kidding." She said before she'd disappear out that door and down an entire flight of stairs.

It was a medical suit of sorts, all set up and ready to be used for when Sybelle and Diovan arrived with their own medical team, ah the luxuries of money right? Either way she was grateful for the fact there was a working facility and she could get right to work. She'd shoo Nautilous out of the door in a moment and send him off on his own errands while she tended Thaylan who was drifting in and out of consciousness. He'd lost a lot of blood she could tell but the wounds he had, while grievous, weren't enough to show the blood loss. It was strange but she knew magic was a strange thing and figured it was at work somewhere in here. As such she'd go through the medical freezer and pull out several bags of each, unsure of which blood type he was and used the precious O type to ensure it would match his own till she got the correct one, setting up the I.V line to keep his veins open. After that? She'd cut him out of the tattered rags he had on him, covering his groin area for the same of modesty after ensuring there were no wounds to the area, leaving the rest of him bare.

Admittedly as horrible as it was? She was excited. She'd never had the chance to work on a drow before, everything about them fascinated her and it was a first hand opportunity to discover what, if anything, made them different. She'd set up her recording orb which would take down all her notes as well as the visuals of what she did and rolled up her sleeves, put on fresh gloves and went to work, laboring intensively... As she went along she'd noticed that bones had been put under stress fractures, muscles torn from important anchors, something like this would be insanely painful but almost impossible to do without there being trauma to the skin which lead her back to her original thought. Magic at work... The first hour though she confused on keeping his veins open and stabilising his blood pressure and his heart beat, assessing the damage and formulating the best plan of action, the entire time speaking to the orb much like any other medical student and some doctors still did.

Once he stabilized she began to work on attaching the tendons back to the bones and sadly... Sadly this was an incredibly invasive and painful operation. Currently she didn't have a majority of pain blockers or opioids to take the edge off which meant that the best chance for her to reduce his pain? Was to work fast... Very fast... She started with his legs first and began to drill the holes through his bones, the blood curdling scream made her go white but she worked through it, swallowing down all that emotional upheaval and pushing through it, her sutures neat and clean through the hole in the bone as well as the tendons. Once the first batch was done and he was stitched up she strapped him to the table for both of their safety, pouring a bit of poppy milk over his tongue to at least try and help dull the pain a little, unable to give him more than a taste due to his questionable awareness of the situation.

It seemed to help a little bit though and she moved onto the other leg, from thigh to calf, from calf to ankle and from ankle to foot... There wasn't a single group of muscles that hadn't been snapped and torn, like someone had just scraped a cheese grater against his bones and called it done, his insides were a mess. Going up to his core she made a careful assessment of his soft structures, checking from swelling or tenderness but thankfully all his organs seemed in good condition, no ruptures or internal bleeding so he was going to be ok on that front. She'd started to work on his arm when he began to flat line and she had to stop everything and work on chess compressions and keeping air going into him before she stabilized him and she really, REALLY just wanted to melt into the floor but she knew right now this was what he needed, there was no one else to help him but her. Once he was stable again she kept a few syringes of pure adrenalyn by her to plunge into his heart in case she didn't have the strength to go through another round.

The hours were slipping by as she kept him high on poppy milk to take the edge off and even then she had to restart his heart twice before she was done with the main structures, reattaching everything was intensely laborious and it took time and patience and no small amount of skill, a sharp eye and understanding of the biological anatomy of the species. Drow were unheard of almost though and she hoped through this process she would be able to use it for a medical journal and something to help and train others down the line. For right now though her main objective and focus was stitching him back up and keeping him alive. By the time she was done it was already nightfall and she was sweating profusely. She hadn't even realized that Diovan and Sybelle had been put into their own area already let alone that everyone had come back. All she knew? Was that her fingertips were numb and her head was spinning... Her back had a fierce ache and her legs burned from how often she had to get up and down from the box she had to stand on beside the operating table in order to perform the surgeries.

Overall it was successful but there was a long road for recovery ahead of Thaylan. She had stitched all the tendons back in place but they still had to reattach naturally. That was a slow process and none too painless either. Not to mention the healing of the wounds he had suffered, long stitches that she hoped would leave minimal scarring because she had done her best to ensure that was at least going to be a very faint memory, trying to leave him as flawless as he must have been before he was hurt. He was propped up in bed with several ivs of blood going in as well as pain medication she had whipped up herself, mostly saline and opium but hey, it was better than nothing at all. She'd kill for a bit of laudanum to keep him asleep but she couldn't find any. She'd sent a letter to Gia Navere then, letting her know that her brother (or so she assumed) was safe and healing at (insert residence here), and that if she wished to come visit she was more than free to do so. She'd include a few more notes, asking her to bring any pain medication that was familiar to drow as she was unsure which would be the most beneficial to their biological make up. Also anything she felt might help him feel more at home and comfortable while he healed. Once that was sent off?

She went to the large shared bathroom in the middle of the house, the one with the huge tub set deep in the floor, very much akin to something like a hot water swimming pool than anything else. She'd pour in oils and bubbles, flower petals and grabbed up a couple bottles of wine and set them in ice before grabbing a glass and settling in. On the door was a sign that said she'd neuter anyone who dared to disturb her and to make use of the other bathrooms or else. Rude? Totally but she felt bleached from head to toe, drained and washed out, more exhausted than she could ever recall being. As such she literally spent the next hour getting deliciously drunk on sweet icy cold wine and fingering herself off to more than a few screaming orgasms. Not too unfamiliar to someone like Ace who had spent a week spying on her. He knew when she was tired and stressed out she wanted nothing more than wine and a few orgasms, nothing of which she wasn't entirely capable of doing to herself, and oh... Given the sounds coming from that bathroom? She was totally treating herself REAL nice.

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-he chuckled lightly when she called him out on having digested fortune cookies again.. -.. I am a lot older than you Rose.. I happen to have a wealth of knowledge and experience ..a lot of which you havent even begin to think on.. If you find it a bit preachy I wont offer it in the future.. -his head tilted to the side a little.. he'd been around the block more than most.. he was only surpassed by a few in their flock and even then his worldly experience eclipsed almost all.. so the things she felt were perhaps a bit fortune cookie-ish.. were just things he had picked up along the way.. the reason he took it as a bit of a slight was that she'd brought that up now.. quite a few times.. -.. We dont require a ring before we enquire about permission no..

-he rubbed his lips together-.. thats not to say you shouldn't have one..or that you are in the wrong for having one at this early stage.. not at all.. just means you're prepared.. but its not a requirement.. its just needed at the announcement.. which usually occurs shortly after the actual proposal.. I tend to be a little more ..spontaneous.. so it will come to me.. when its time.. Yours to me was stunning, I love it.. I am positive Jacob will adore whatever it is you give him..-they had arrived at the estate shortly there after and it was Huge and breathtaking.. though he was none to surprised.. knowing what Nautilous was like.. the two of them were shown into their own private chambers.. after the month they had been on the road this was without a doubt going to spoil them.. he removed his hat.. sliding out of his coat.. a glass of whisky was poured as he moved to stand nearer to the windows.. just admiring the view.. she had her head stuck in something.. a sketch perhaps.. he wasn't sure.. because whenever he got within an eye shot she would tear it away as if it held the nations secrets.. the door knocker requesting her attendance had him nodding.. ushering her away-.. Wont peek.. you have my word.. -he crossed his heart.. chuckling softly as she skipped off out the door..

his attention turned back to the open window.. he nursed that whiskey for a little bit longer..before he downed the remainder.. having watched the carriages pull up.. knowing Diovan and Belles would be settling into their wings.. he figured Naut wouldn't be far with Jacob.. Sydel and Gia.. well he wasn' sure.. he couldn't keep tabs on everyone.. deciding to step out then.. drawing the door to the chambers closed.. he made his way down into the main entrance area.. he had a few choices.. few things he had to do.. a few things he could do..but he decided to get one of them over with.. or well.. he would play it by ear.. everything weighed upon reactions made.. he waited outside the door to the med wing.. nodding his head to a nurse or two that headed out before he would rap his knuckles against the hard wood.. that steel gaze would glance into the room.. two beds.. Sybelle to the right.. Diovan to the left.. Belles was resting it would seem.. an incredibly large belly enjoying the sunshine that filtered through the window.. but was Diovan awake? and would the man remember who he was?

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"You're not THAT much older Ace, you're certainly no fossil, and far too handsome to be Confusus. I like the advice I really do, it helps me more than I might want to admit in most situations too my love, I only mean sometimes you sound very Dalai Llama." She said with a smile and a gentle hug of her arms around his middle and a sweet kiss over his heart. " Do I make you feel old? Because I have so much to learn? If so I'll most definitely endeavor to refrain from my foot in mouth disease." She didn't want him to feel old because of her! Yes she was young, she had a lot to learn too, but she was by no means some bubbly empty headed blondie with a butt. She didn't want him to feel like he was more a nanny to her than her lover, her future husband, so as such? She wanted to make sure that he didn't feel as though he had to... Well... Educate her in order to feel like she was an intellectual equal.

The rings were unknown to her though, but there was a lot about elvish customs and traditions that she hadn't gotten around to yet, and that was not for a lack of trying. They were a very old, very involved, very meticulous race in a LOT of ways. FRom witch elf to drow to sun elf? Each race had traditions and rules of their own, then of course the ones that carried over to nearly all elves in general, and then the odd one that was targeted to local areas. It was honestly overwhelming, an avalanche of information she was facing down and she had no idea if she would ever actually get it all. She HOPED to but... Well, if wishes were fishes we'd walk on the sea... "Well that's good and I love that you're a fly by your pants type of guy sometimes. It makes you very hard to predict which I adore, if you haven't noticed yet? I just like to do things in order I guess, it was something you learned at the house real quick, you did everything you could early because if you did? You might have a chance to do something that wasn't chore related at some point in the day. You have to work hard to play hard, right?" She had stripped down into something far more comfortable and lounge worthy, nothing fancy or noble by any means, hell it was sloppy even for the help... Usually meaning she loved it even more. The baggier and shapeless it was the more she adored it and wanted to virtually live in the stuff. She was utterly and ideally comfortable too, relaxing at the table as she ketched, keeping it hidden from Ace as it contained the ideas of a wedding dress as well as possible venue ideas. After all, Ace only had to show up to their wedding, and if she wanted to be lazy? Same would go for her but she wanted to have some say in it, a few little things here and there, ideas she'd put her foot down and things of that nature.

The knock on the door came as a surprise and she was virtually spirited away to go and help a very injured Thaylan. The surgery had lasted far longer than she wanted to confess but she had managed it and all on her own too. He was alive and well, he'd have a few small scars that she couldn't help and it would take him some time re-learning how to walk as the tendons reattached but hey... They were all here for some rest and relaxation right? With that in mind she basically took over the main shared bathroom and made it into per personal sauna of sex and alcohol. It did WONDERS to take the edge off for her too, lounging in there nice and soft, perfectly comfortable before she'd drag herself out of there and back to her suite to get dressed in something else. It was the hue of amethyst or perhaps eggplant, sheer lace and a cotton backing, a set of flip flops and her hair in a braid over her shoulder... She looked adorable with a touch of sexy since the hem of that dress barely covered the essentials but oh did it EVER show off just how long her legs were. She was heading out when she came across a set of small black footprints which had her wondering what sort of little soot demon was wandering around the mansion. She'd follow them up and down the house, to an upper set of flight of stairs before she'd come into what had to have been Nautilous and Sydel's suite, a King himself would have called it luxury after all. She'd heard the shower running and figured it had to have been Sydel, those footprints were far too small to belong to anyone else besides her.

"Sydel?" She'd ask, knocking on the bathroom door lightly, daring to open it a crack. After all there wasn't an inch of Sydel she didn't know in some form or another... "Are you alright? I followed some pretty black footprints to here and given I just patched Thaylan up... Do you need help? Anything you need? Anything I can get?" She knew she was... Hedging some pretty heavy questions, thing's she'd get to of course, given a little more time perhaps... If Sydel asked for nothing or invited her in though? She'd settle onto the counter before she'd begin to speak. "There's something I want to ask you... About Jacob but I have to tell you something big first... It's come to my attention a couple of days ago that... Jacob and I... We might share the same father... I haven't told him yet since I haven't seen him but... I still love him even if we might be brother and sister... I still want to marry him Sydel... So I'm just... I'm asking you for your permission... Please... I love your son with all my heart and I don't want to live without him... I'll fight if I have to but... I'm really hoping... This won't be something... You'll deny me for..." Rip that plaster off, right? Hair and all, just gotta go with it, take the burn and run with it.



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