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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]

Well I certainly hope it will continue to be as well.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Being near you is pleasurable. [He sends a rush of affection through their bond.]

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[wildgift]

Perhaps I'll just have to stay near you, then. [Apparently he still hasn't learned what shame is, though.]

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I'd rather you touch me. [Apparently that sickness is rubbing off.]

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[wildgift]

I could be agreeable to that.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Could? [He chuckles throatily.]

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[wildgift]

Am? Is that any better?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

In full view of a crowd?

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[wildgift]

I'm not quite that shameless. Besides, so long as you're all mine, I'm not too keen on sharing.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

This is a day to remember. I've found Bard Stefen's limitations! [He pulls him close and kisses the side of his head.] I'm not going to share either.

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[wildgift]

[He doesn't even try to resist sticking his tongue out at Vanyel.]

Try not to let it go to your head, Milord Herald.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I can find better uses for that. [His silver eyes flash playfully.]

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[wildgift]

Can you, now?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I'm not a priest!

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[wildgift]

Did I accuse you of such a thing, Herald?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Even Heralds have desires. [Some of them are downright joyful about taking lovers, actually.] I took...a few. I know my way around.

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[wildgift]

I don't doubt that. The lot of you aren't much better than the Bards.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

It's one of the reasons I like my private rooms. The room I had before could get...noisy at times.

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[wildgift]

That only makes me curious.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

It wasn't my doing! [...most of the time.] When you get sent on a mission and you don't know if you'll return, that can lead to...a certain enthusiasm.

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[wildgift]

Yes, I'm sure it can.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

And no one has the heart to tell them to keep quiet.

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[wildgift]

I would imagine not, no. At least, no one ever bothered me about it.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He blinks and lengthens his strides.]

I'm afraid it won't be so easy for you when we return.

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[wildgift]

Yes, Vanyel, I am aware.