[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] WILL THERE BE LESSONS?

[vanyel_ashkevron]

I wouldn't know what I was missing. I'm relieved you're not afraid.

[Video] LOTS OF THEM

[wildgift]

You wouldn't hurt me.

[Video] HE WANTS AN A+++

[vanyel_ashkevron]

No, I wouldn't. Not intentionally.

[Video] HE WILL PROBABLY GET ONE IF HE PRACTICES A LOT

[wildgift]

So I don't have any reason to be afraid.

[Video] THAT'S GONNA BE SOME WONDERFUL PRACTICE.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

I've spent years controlling my Gifts. If I knew I couldn't, I would send you far, far away from me.

[Video] OF COURSE IT WILL. STEFEN IS INVOLVED

[wildgift]

[Sigh]

I wouldn't like that.

[Video] WITH HIS LOVELY SOFT HAIR.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

You wouldn't have a choice. I won't risk your life.

[Video] AT LEAST IT WILL BE ENJOYABLE

[wildgift]

I still wouldn't like it.

[Video] THERE'S NO OTHER VIABLE OUTCOME.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

We would be a poor pair if you liked being away from me.

[Video] IT WILL BE GLORIOUS

[wildgift]

[That actually gets a laugh.]

I suppose we would, at that. Fair enough. You win.

[Video] /THROWS CONFETTI

[vanyel_ashkevron]

Is it really about winning or losing? [He doesn't mind losing, truth be told - unless it involves Stefen's life.]

[Video] /BAKES A CAKE

[wildgift]

No, I suppose not. But as I won't have much a choice anyway, there's little point in continuing to fight about it.

[Video] /INVITES ALL COMPANIONS TO SPY

[vanyel_ashkevron]

I won't have you risking your life for my sake, Life Bond or not.

[Video] OOOOOOO SNAP

[wildgift]

Fine. I suppose I'm not surprised.

[Video] SO MANY CUTE, NOSY HORSE FACES.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

If you know even half of my story, you shouldn't be.

[Video] THEY'RE ALL IRRESISTIBLY ADORABLE AND THEY ALL KNOW IT

[wildgift]

...I know. I won't follow you.

[Video] THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LOVE OTHERWORLDLY CREATURES TOO MUCH.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

When we return, I want your only focus to be Randy.

[Video] TOO BAD FOR THE HERALDS

[wildgift]

...that's unfair.

[Video] IT'S OKAY. THEY HAVE A CRAZY BOND.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

Your Gift is indispensable. I don't want to leave your side or Randy's, but if I must...

[Video] NOT!TYLENDEL IS THANKFUL FOR THAT

[wildgift]

"If you must" what? That sounds ominous.

[Video] Poor Tylendel. ;-;

[vanyel_ashkevron]

You know Heralds have short life-spans, Stefen. I'm not planning on dying, but accidents happen even to the "Firelord".

[Video] ;o; He and Stef are the same person anyway?

[wildgift]

Lord, don't remind me.

[Video] I know and that makes any pain Stef receives WORSE.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

I expect grand ballads.

[Video] At least Van doesn't know that?

[wildgift]

I'll do my poor best. Once I've recovered.

[Video] It's better he doesn't know.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

Your "poor best" is magnificent or else you wouldn't have been promoted so fast. I'd hate for that talent to go to waste.