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Post by Merlin on Aug 1, 2008 15:07:19 GMT -5
*Merlin smiled warmly and looked back at the young man. Still not used to the sight of him.*
"Well, He sure did a good job. By the way, I think He has worked on Nightfall as well. She looked a little... different when she showed up to make breakfast this morning."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 15:14:22 GMT -5
*Concern washed over Gawain's features.*
"Is the lady all right?" *He queried with genuine concern.*
"You seem different as well."
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Post by Merlin on Aug 1, 2008 15:17:19 GMT -5
*Merlin laughed.*
"I don't think she was harmed. Not physically. But she seems more... quiet today. And sad. She wouldn't tell me what it was that was troubling her."
*He looked down at himself.*
"As for me, I live my life backwards. It's complicated."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 15:19:45 GMT -5
*Gawain took the information with a nod and a frown of focus.*
"It might be my fault. I will speak to her."
*He started towards the kitchen.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 15:38:11 GMT -5
((I can't remember if we have a kitchen in the fortress. Is it okay to use this thread, or do you want to create a new thread?))
*Nightfall was standing in the kitchen. She felt terribly upset, and hurt, and angry. And the cups and plates were scrambling as she tossed then on the kitchen table. Her beautiful eyes were filled with tears, that she desperately tried to hold back.*
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 15:54:53 GMT -5
((Since we've done all the other eating here and you've already posted, I don't see any reason not to.))
*Gawain stepped inside quietly. He saw her distress and felt the burden of it.*
"Lady Nightfall...if I might have leave to speak with you? If you are not too cross with me."
*He looked gentle, his eyes tender, even though his body was firm and toned.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 16:02:21 GMT -5
*Nightfall startled by the male voice behind her, but finally she took a deep breath and turned around. When she saw the gentleman in the doorway, she didn't recognize him. His eyes were tender, and by a shy look at his body, she noticed it was firm and toned. She spoke politely to him, trying to hide the pain she was feeling deep inside.*
"Cross with you, mylord? Why would I be...."
*She stopped herself from talking. Those eyes.... There was something familiar with them... She blushed deeply and looked up at him again.*
"Sir Gawain?"
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 16:06:25 GMT -5
"Yes." *Gawain lowered his eyes respectfully at her discomfort.*
"Forgive my...visage. I did not mean to startle you."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 16:11:54 GMT -5
*Nightfall looked down.*
"Oh, it's okay. It wasn't your fault. I have just been through... a lot."
*She turned to the table and placed some flowers in a vase. Her hands were trembling as they did.*
"I - I am sorry for what happened yesterday. I didn't mean to harm you. I hope you didn't get too hurt."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 16:20:16 GMT -5
*Gawain started towards her cautiously, wanting to help, but worried.*
"No, I'm fine. I just...I didn't understand what was going on at the time. I was frightened. But..."
*He tilted his head at her inquisitively.*
"You have suffered much?"
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 16:27:24 GMT -5
*Nightfall lowered her head, not daring to look up at him. Her tears were burning behind her eyelids, and her cherry lips were trembling.*
"I have."
*She straightened her back, trying to fight back the tears.*
"But I'll survive. I think."
*She turned around and looked into his eyes. Her eyes were golden, as the sand in the desert, and they were glittering. Her eyelashes were long and dark, and her soft skin was tanned in a deep, golden color. Her hair was long, dark and curly. She was wearing light, yet feminine clothes.*
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 16:28:55 GMT -5
*Gawain stepped closer still, but did not touch her.*
"Is there anything that might be done to rectify it? To ease your suffering?"
*His eyes were soft.*
"I believe you will find me a much better listener now."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 16:40:03 GMT -5
*Nightfall blushed and looked up at him again. He was so much more different from the men in Lorien. He was so gentle, and kind, and....
She realized she had stared a little too long at him, and lowered her eyes again, sadly.*
"Nothing can be done to ease my suffering, mylord."
Unless you should fall in love with me. But how would a man born into purity fall in love with the daughter of a demon?
*She sighed.*
"It feels so weird, being aged by magic. One part of me is still a teenager, yet I am trapped in the body of a grown woman? Do you have the same problem? I mean, as a man?"
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 16:42:22 GMT -5
*Gawain stepped to one side, that he might look her in the face as they spoke.*
"How do you mean, my lady? That is, I obviously know what it is to be...unexpectedly changed, but...what exactly is your question?"
*He looked like he was genuinely trying to help.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 16:48:26 GMT -5
*Nightfall looked up at him, with the sadness of the world in her eyes.*
"I feel shattered, Gawain. Between 4 different worlds. And it hurts!"
*A tear trickled down her cheek, followed by another. She lowered her head again.*
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