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[wildgift]

[Granted, Stefen hasn't been here that long, but he's already restless. He isn't much of an explorer--even in a place he knows, let alone a strange one--and, truthfully, it's dangerous and if there's anything a Bard knows how to avoid it's danger and discomfort.

So instead, he sits, gittern in his lap for a moment or two before he begins a song. It makes him feel better, even if he isn't doing anything besides playing, not using his Gift or his voice at all. It's something familiar, at the very least, and he sighs when it's over, then makes a face.]

Perhaps I just haven’t been here long enough, but I imagine I’m not the only one who feels they’ll go mad in white linen if I stay here much longer. [A pause.] Not that the place is without its charms, surely, but… [Sigh.] Does one ever get used to it?

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[wildgift]

Alright. I'll wait up for you. And I hope you realize that I will come after you if you should change your mind between now and then.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I expect you will. [His posture is less stiff, but there is a wariness about him. He inhales slowly and smiles.] I would be a fool to avoid you.

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[wildgift]

To be so blunt about it, yes. You would.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

How many have you...? [He sounds so sure. It's a little amusing.]

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[wildgift]

Hm? How many have I what?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

You sound confident that I'll -

[So many shades of red.]

...enjoy my time with you.

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[wildgift]

I'd hope so. I'd hate to think you despised it.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I wouldn't because I could never despise you.

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[wildgift]

That's good to know.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

You're far too charming. [And he can feel himself healing.]

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[wildgift]

I have had some practice. And you certainly do your damnedest to make it necessary.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I've been the recipient of hero-worship. I knew they would regret being with me - their awe would wear off and they would realize they weren't a shay'a'chern. But you -

You've been nothing but logical and I can feel the bond.

[He shakes his head, smiling faintly in defeat.]

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[wildgift]

I think I've learned a thing or two about convincing you by now.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Because you solely want to be with me. I wouldn't react well to someone interfering.

[Mage jealousy issues are a big problem, Stefen.]

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[wildgift]

"Interfering?"

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He feels guilty for worrying - a part of him is fighting the bond. Before he gives in completely, he needs to know things will last - as long as they can, at least.]

Is there anyone else?

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[wildgift]

No. Why should there be? That's an awful question...

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

It is. [He closes his eyes, regretting.] I know I wouldn't be kind to them.

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[wildgift]

Handy that there isn't anyone, then.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Are you angry?

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[wildgift]

No.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He grabs for the gittern, moving it aside. Then he rests their foreheads together, voice hoarse.]

Can we start the night early? Please?

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[wildgift]

I think I could agree to that.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Your bed or mine?

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[wildgift]

I don't much care.