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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 12:32:59 GMT -5
"I will miss you as well." *Gawain spoke soothingly.*
"What sort of questions do you mean?"
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 12:42:10 GMT -5
*Nightfall blushed and looked down, not quite sure how far she dared to go.*
"Well, maybe questions like... if I will stay faithful to you, or if you can get a goodbye kiss... or something like that...."
Yipes - I can't believe I dared to say that! My lord, what will he think of me?
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 12:54:55 GMT -5
*Gawain didn't understand.*
"I would never seek to impede your virtue so frivolously. And...I have no right to ask you to remain faithful."
*He pursed his lips briefly.*
"I only wish you a safe and speedy journey."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 13:01:38 GMT -5
*Nightfall looked up at Gawain with glittering eyes. She spoke softly to him.*
"First of all, you do not impede my virtue when I am giving you the kiss. It is not wrong for a woman to kiss the man she loves. And you have already allowed me to love you.
Second, since I have told you that I love you, and you are the only man I ever can love, you have every right to ask me to remain faithful. I do not wish to belong to anyone else."
*She went closer to him, without touching him.*
"Do you need any more hints?"
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 13:08:32 GMT -5
*Gawain sighed gently.*
"It sounds like I did not need to ask the questions, for you had already prepared the answers. But..."
*His eyes sought hers, begging her understanding.*
"What you choose to do...what you give...that is your right. But since I have promised you nothing, I have no right to bind you."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 13:15:40 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled gently, and met his eyes, understanding.*
"Gawain, I know you have promised me nothing. Have I not already accepted that your duties to the Grail comes above all other things? I expect nothing in return. And I will not bother you. You have already promised that when you fall in love, you will not keep it a secret. I trust you."
*She stood on her toes and gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek.*
"I'll probably have to go and prepare myself for the journey."
*She whispered.*
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 13:30:30 GMT -5
*Gawain looked slightly surprised by the kiss and though there appeared to be a thought, he kept it to himself.*
"I...I hope your journey is safe and swift and that you return soon."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 13:35:42 GMT -5
*Nightfall sighed and looked up at him. She replied with gentle humor in her voice.*
"Gawain... this is where you're supposed to grab me and kiss me back. Do I have to tell you everything?"
*She chuckled with laughter and ruffled his hair.*
"But that's okay, sweetie. I love you for your modesty. Thank you for your good wishes."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 13:37:33 GMT -5
*Gawain pulled away from her gently.*
"You would want me to kiss you, even if I do not love you?"
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 13:43:35 GMT -5
*Nightfall chuckled with laughter.*
"As I have already explained, Gawain, I will not force myself on you. If you one day will kiss me, I'll be the happiest girl in the world. But if that should ever happen, it should be because you love me, and really want to kiss me, and not because I try to push you."
*She became serious.*
"The expedition is very dangerous, and I do not now how it will end. We may success in killing the devilish people. But it may also end with the devilish people killing us. I gave you that kiss because I love you, and because this may be the last time I see you."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 13:55:35 GMT -5
*Gawain's confusion did not lessen.*
"But that is why I ask. I know that you want me to kiss you, but would it not be dishonest to kiss you if I am uncertain of my feelings?"
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 14:03:39 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled warmly up at him.*
"Is it strange that I love you so much? Your honesty warms my heart, Gawain. It is true I would love for you to kiss me. But I want you to be certain of your feelings for me first. There are two ways we can solve this problem, and I'll let you choose which way you like.
1: You could continue your meditation in peace and quiet while I'm on the expedition, and I'll do my best to survive and come home to you. When I'm back, do you think you will have an answer ready for me? No matter what the result may be, it's better than not knowing.
2: Or you could kiss me now, and see if you feel anything during the kiss. I will not be angry or hurt if you don't feel anything. No matter what you choose to do, I want it to be your own decision."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 14:09:48 GMT -5
*Gawain's brow crinkled, as if he was unsure.*
"And what way would you have it, Nightfall? What would offer you the most comfort?"
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 4, 2008 14:13:20 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled warmly and looked back at him. She loved the look of his face, the crinkle of his brow... she felt her heart beat just by standing near him.*
"I only want you to feel comfortable, no matter what you choose. Your happiness means more than anything for me."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 14:22:17 GMT -5
"But you are the one that must go away for the time being. I want you to worry as little as possible." *Gawain tried to explain.*
"What would be more of a comfort to you?"
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