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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 8:56:36 GMT -5
*Nightfall was serious.*
"No, please. Not because of me. I - I have to leave for a while anyway. My mother has sent for me, and told me to prepare for the second expedition. I may not be back for a while."
*She sighed.*
"And if the expedition fails - I may not be back at all."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 9:51:12 GMT -5
*Gawain looked troubled as he stepped closer to her, but did not touch her.*
"I...is it far? The journey you must travel?"
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 9:55:52 GMT -5
*Nightfall sighed and looked up at him. It was obvious she was not happy to tell him this - and she did not like to leave him. Her beautiful golden eyes were sad.*
"I have to travel to the Land of Shadows. To help my brother Figwit in his mission to kill the Devilish people. I think I have told you of them already. The ones who eats elves and can breath fire?"
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 10:10:09 GMT -5
*Gawain still wore a mask of concern.*
"You mentioned them, though not their qualities."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 10:16:33 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled sadly. Strangely enough, the prospect of getting killed by the devilish people didn't seem so frightening anymore. She wondered quietly if Gawain would notice if she disappeared forever. Or if he would miss her...*
Nightfall, stop imagining things that can never happen! Be content that he didn't deny you to love him. Yet.
"They are big as dinosaurs, with sharp teeth and claws. They can put you on fire by just looking at you. And they are meanies."
*Her eyes were distant for a moment.*
"I will be gone for a while. But I will try my best to avoid getting killed."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 10:22:28 GMT -5
*Gawain's eyes were imploring.*
"Please do. I should be...most distraught if you were harmed."
*He sighed heavily.*
"I should like to offer my service, but my first duty is to the Grail. I cannot abandon my post for so long."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 10:29:56 GMT -5
*Nightfall blushed and looked up at him.*
"You would? That's kind of you. I thought that after all the trouble I have put you through, you would be glad to get rid of me."
*She smiled friendly.*
"I know you would like to offer your service, and I appreciate it, but I don't want you to abandon your post because of me. The Grail must be kept safe at all costs. I'll be safe with my big brother Figwit."
*She paused, and then looked pleadingly up at him.*
"Please... don't get yourself killed when I am gone. I'll grieve myself to death if something happens to you."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 11:34:45 GMT -5
"I will do all I can to remain very much alive."
*Gawain smiled gently, but a thought washed over him and he lowered his eyes.*
"Nightfall, may I ask you a personal question? It's...about women."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 11:41:28 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled warmly back at him, her heart beat faster, and she blushed.*
"Yes, of course. You may ask me anything you like. I will try to answer as well and as honest as I can."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 11:47:03 GMT -5
*Gawain thought carefully, trying to phrase it in a particular way.*
"Do women...that is, are they all so prone to assume things? Or is it just me? Am I so quiet by nature that they are forced to make up their minds about what is on mine?"
*It was a genuine question, something that just eluded him.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 11:53:26 GMT -5
*Nightfall thought carefully through his question. She had met a lot of women in her life, and she was a woman herself.*
"Well, I can't speak of all women of course, but most of the women I have met... not all, by all means... but most, would be prone to assume things, yes. I hope that will never happen to me. I promise you, if I want to know what is on your mind, I will ask you instead of assuming things. And I hope you will do the same with me."
*She looked up at him again, concerned.*
"Why do you ask? Has someone tried to assume what is on your mind? I hope I haven't done anything like that."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 11:55:53 GMT -5
*Gawain shrugged.*
"Just then...you thought that I would wish to be rid of you. I don't know what in my behavior would have led you to believe that I did not desire your company. Especially to the point of wishing you harm or death."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 12:02:06 GMT -5
*Nightfall blushed deeply and looked up at him again.*
"I'm sorry, Gawain. I will try to not make it happen again. It's just... that you've become so tall and handsome, such a noble gentleman. And it is hard for me to believe that a man like you can care about me. And even so.. I can't keep myself from hoping."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 12:23:10 GMT -5
"Of course I care about you." *Gawain smiled softly, still in a bit of disbelief.*
"Have I done something to make you think I don't? Because I do not wish you to think that."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 12:31:08 GMT -5
*Nightfall brightened up like a morning sun, and her beautiful, golden eyes started glittering.*
"Oh Gawain, thank you!"
*She blushed and looked up at him, shyly.*
"Ehmmmm.... I'm going to miss you when I'm going to the expedition. A lot. Do... do you have more personal questions you want to ask me?"
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