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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 16:57:13 GMT -5
*Gawain watched her with a tortured gaze. He lifted a hand as if to cradle her cheek, but did not touch her, staying his hand respectfully.*
"If that is your burden...I am sorry I do not know it." *His voice was soothing, like the soft babble of a forest stream.*
"Nor do I know how to ease that which you bear. Please forgive my ineptitude."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 17:02:46 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled and looked up at him with tears in her eyes.*
"Yesterday, you were only using simple words. Now you're suddenly using words like ineptitude. I wonder what Malefica will say when she sees you like this."
*Nightfall smiled.*
"Please, don't apologize for not knowing my burden. You can't possibly know how it feels to be shattered between childhood and womanhood, and between the world of elves and the world of demons. Each day I feel stronger that I don't belong anywhere in the world."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 17:06:20 GMT -5
"Surely you belong somewhere, my lady."
*Gawain smiled softly, his body a bit tight in formality.*
"You would not have been created without some purpose. It is not His way. Give it time, you will find it."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 17:09:49 GMT -5
*Nightfall blushed and looked up at him, shyly. It felt strange to look up at him all of a sudden.*
"Sir Gawain, may I ask you a personal favor?"
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 17:15:01 GMT -5
*Gawain looked a bit surprised, but not deterred.*
"Of course you may, my lady. I will do what I can to see it completed if it is in my power to give."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 17:21:30 GMT -5
*Nightfall blushed and looked up at him, a bit shy.*
"Could you please.... stop calling me my lady? Or Lady? We were born about the same time. We grew up together, and our mothers are best friends. My name is Nightfall Siofra. Could you please... just call me Nightfall? Or Siofra if you prefer that?"
*She looked mildly up at him.*
"I don't want us to behave like strangers to each other."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 17:26:06 GMT -5
*Gawain straightened a bit more, making him look like he was leaning back a hint.*
"Oh, that. Forgive me. I only meant it as a sign of respect. But if it is your wish for me to address you as Nightfall, I will honor your desire in the matter."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 17:29:20 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled warmly and looked up at him again, with a glimpse of humor in her golden eyes.*
"I know you respect me, Sir Gawain. You don't seem like the type who would disrespect someone. And thank you."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 17:34:03 GMT -5
*Gawain smiled sympathetically.*
"Is there anything else I can do, Nightfall?"
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 17:37:36 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled warmly and looked back at him.*
"Well, you could tell me what you want for breakfast, so I can fill your plate."
*She looked up at him with a glimpse of humor in her eyes.*
"I could make you a peanut butter sandwich...."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 17:47:52 GMT -5
*Gawain smiled gently.*
"There is no need for you to serve me. As you said, we are equals."
*He glanced around the kitchen, trying to sort where things might be.*
"But you could direct me to some fruit." *He grinned.* "I would be most appreciative."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 17:54:54 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled warmly back to Gawain.*
"You are too kind. I am a part demon, and as such, not even worthy to tie your shoelaces. Even though there is nothing I want more than to become a good girl..."
Your girl...
*Confused she shook head to clear away the daydreams, and started finding fruit for him. Apples, bananas, coconuts, pineapples, oranges, peaches, water melon, and any other fruit she could think of.*
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 18:01:42 GMT -5
*Gawain shook his head, his eyes empathetic.*
"Do not say such things. I will not have it both ways. You cannot ask me to not call you lady, for being too cold, then turn and say you are beneath me."
*He looked at all the fruit, lifting his hand to slow her.*
"Please, I know that I grew much, but a few pieces..."
*He picked up an apple and a peach.*
"They will serve me just fine. Thank you."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 1, 2008 18:03:50 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled warmly and blushed.*
"You have a noble heart Gawain. I am certain the ladies will fight over a man like you."
*She lowered her head quickly, focusing on placing the fruit on the table.*
"You're welcome. Is there anything else I can do for you?"
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Post by Gawain on Aug 1, 2008 18:05:15 GMT -5
*Gawain tensed slightly at her words, but shook his head.*
"Nothing save perhaps grace me with your smile."
*He took his fruit to the table.*
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