[Video / Open to Both Courts]

[vanyel_ashkevron]

[The locket is resting in the palm of Vanyel's right hand as he sits under a tree. His legs are crossed and his eyes are closed.]

No matter how hard I push, the barrier remains intact. [His eyelids open, revealing silver irises.] I have used every spell in my arsenal to test our colorful prison, but to no effect.

[Sadly, he isn't surprised.]

Do hot springs exist? I know I could put them to good use.

[How can he feel so old when he's so young? Rising and shifting the locket so his face stays in view, he stretches carefully. Old wounds are a pain.]

I would not wholly mind some company should I visit them either. The Tayledras are completely without shame where their hot springs are concerned. I promise to not follow in their footsteps.

[Meaning he will wear something instead of being fully nude.]

Comments

[Video] OMG DON'T DO THAT STEF WOULD CRY

[wildgift]

You're still such a tease.

[Video] HE CRIES ENOUGH WE DON'T WANT THAT. :(

[vanyel_ashkevron]

It seems I can meet you on your own turf.

[Video] THEN NO EXPLODING PLZTHX

[wildgift]

And I suppose if I claim that the whole thing is unfair you won't believe me?

[Video] OMG MY HEART ACHES WHEN I THINK OF OLD MAN STEF.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

When is teasing ever fair?

[Video] OMG NOW I'M THINKING OF IT D:

[wildgift]

When I'm not on the receiving end, of course.

[Video] HE IS THE BEST. ;-;

[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He laughs, the sound throaty.]

Remind me to keep my eye on you.

[Video] EVEN THOUGH HE WROTE MORE SONGS ABOUT YOU, VAN?

[wildgift]

I would like very much if you did. [Still no shame.]

[Video] NOT WORTH LIVING THAT LONG ALONE. ;-;

[vanyel_ashkevron]

And you'll make good use of my attention, hm?

[Video] WHOSE FAULT IS THAT, VANYEL

[wildgift]

Of course I will. Don't you trust me?

[Video] HIS. :( BUT THE REALM, STEF. THE REALM.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

I trust you far more than I imagined I could trust anyone.

[Video] HOW WAS HE SUPPOSED TO KNOW ABOUT THAT

[wildgift]

I can't say that I'm not happy to hear that.

[Video] ...SUBCONSCIOUSLY?

[vanyel_ashkevron]

Talking to you comes easily.

[Video] ...NOT A THOUGHTSENSER, VAN B|

[wildgift]

Good. Then I'm doing something right.

[Video] WHOSE FAULT IS THAT.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

Is it difficult to talk to me?




Wait, don't answer that.

[Video] ....THAT HE'S NOT A THOUGHTSENSER? UH, THE GODS'?

[wildgift]

[That makes him laugh.]

No, Van, it isn't. At least not for me. As for the rest of the kingdom... I think you may be too imposing to speak to.

[Video] FATE STINKS FOR BOTH OF THEM, LET'S BE HONEST.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

Imposing? Really? [He blinks and frowns.] I try not to be.

[Video] OKAY YEAH IT DOES

[wildgift]

[He raises an eyebrow.]

Yes, Demonsbane, I'm sure you do. That doesn't mean you aren't.

[Video] THAT'S WHY THEY STAY IN THE FOREST.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

I didn't concoct the nickname. [He is guilty of using it to get attention.] Creativity can make complications.

[Video] IT'S A VERY NICE FOREST. KIND OF.

[wildgift]

Perhaps not, but you did perform the fascinating deeds that gave it to you.

[Video] FOREST OF SORROWS.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

I did what any Herald would have done. Sometimes people won't listen unless you show them a taste of what you can do.

Re: [Video] ... OKAY MAYBE IT'S NOT SO NICE

[wildgift]

And that isn't intimidating to anyone else?

[Video] BUT IT'S THEIRS.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

That is part of the point.




Though it's not meant to intimidate anyone on my side!

[Video] THEIR OWN CREEPY LITTLE FOREST~

[wildgift]

I hate to tell you, love, but it does.

[Video] WITH MUSIC AND CUDDLING.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

[Goodness, that nickname. He inclines his head, trying to fight down liking Stefen even more.]

I'm sorry. That wasn't my intention.

[Video] CUDDLING IS AWESOME. YAY CUDDLING.

[wildgift]

[Don't fight it, Van.]

I know it's not. It still happens.