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[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

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[wildgift]

I'm tempted to say yes, but you'll have to get off to do it properly and I like you right where you are.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[Well. Vanyel's hand drifts from the gittern to Stefen's cheek, his fingers brushing over his skin.]

I like where I am too now that I think about it.

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[wildgift]

You're only deciding that now?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I'm a little slow on the uptake? [Except he isn't. His body is quite content to stay put.]

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[wildgift]

At least you're gorgeous to make up for it.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Are you saying I'm a soft-headed lord who only has his looks?

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[wildgift]

No.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He grins and purposefully lays himself over the Bard.]

It would be unfortunate if you had such a misconception about me. [Though...] I admit to being a Sensualist at times.

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[wildgift]

Oh? You are, are you?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I do like soft clothes. [In colors that suit him.] A soft bed to sleep at night.

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[wildgift]

And a soft someone to share it with? [One day he'll figure out what shame is.]

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He laughs softly, managing an embarrassed smile.]

Only if he's a Bard.

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[wildgift]

Well, as it turns out, I happen to be one of those.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Are you any good? I do like considerable talent.

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[wildgift]

They tell me I'm the greatest thing out of Bardic Collegium in an age. So I would say yes.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Is that a tinge of arrogance I detect? [He feigns a look of disappointment.]

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[wildgift]

I'm only repeating what they said.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[The honesty of the statement chases the feigned look away and Vanyel laughs softly.]

As long as you remember that you're Stefen and not some godling, you're who I want.

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[wildgift]

[He gives a wry laugh.]

I couldn't be a godling if I tried.

[Action] I've been at work ALL DAY. Yes. ALL DAY.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

[That clearly earns another kiss. Vanyel smiles into it before pushing himself back.]

You are far too easy to love.

[Action] Awwww D:

[wildgift]

Should I have made it more challenging?

[Action] My feet hate me.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

It's not a game. [Or is it?] I like seeing you being yourself.

[Action] I'm sorry ;3; Mine do too, but that's because I wore heels to a wedding reception >>;;

[wildgift]

ell I sure as hells don't know who else I would be.

[Action] That'll do it too.

[vanyel_ashkevron]

The great Bard who can sing pain away.

[Action] Yes. Yes it will

[wildgift]

You know that's going right to my head?