|
Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 3, 2008 6:49:58 GMT -5
*Nightfall looked over at him, for one moment she looked unsure, as if she tried to collect her courage. Then she spoke softly to him.*
"Gawain, may I ask you a very personal question?"
|
|
|
Post by Gawain on Aug 3, 2008 6:52:11 GMT -5
*Gawain was silent for a moment, but slowly, he nodded.*
"Of course you may."
|
|
|
Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 3, 2008 6:58:39 GMT -5
*Nightfall blushed and looked over at him, wondering if she should dare.*
Oh, dash it, Nightfall. At least you can take a chance. What is the worst thing he can do to you?
"Gawain, you are The Guardian of The Holy Grail now, right? I don't know much about Guardians, but some of the knights I have read about have sworn to stay away from women, to remain... eh, pure."
*Her blushing deepened, and she looked up at him, with glittering, golden eyes. Her heart beat faster, as if she feared his answer.*
"Have you made.... a promise like that? An oath?"
|
|
|
Post by Gawain on Aug 3, 2008 7:02:33 GMT -5
*Gawain froze, staring at her. Then calmly he pushed back and stood.*
"I...I am no knight, but..."
*He bowed formally to her, if a bit stiffly.*
"It has been made clear that...certain things are forbidden to me."
*His lips tightened as his gaze fell.*
"To preserve my purity."
|
|
|
Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 3, 2008 7:05:20 GMT -5
*Nightfall blushed and looked back at him, shyly. Still, she had to ask.*
"What... what kind of things are forbidden to you?"
|
|
|
Post by Gawain on Aug 3, 2008 7:11:25 GMT -5
*Gawain looked more uncomfortable.*
"I may not...lie with a woman."
*He turned away, trying to hide his embarrassment.*
"Please..." *He whispered.*
|
|
|
Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 3, 2008 7:19:31 GMT -5
Oh crap. Just my luck.
*Nightfall stood, and with elven speed she was standing right behind him, looking up at him. She placed a friendly little hand on his arm.*
"That was a harsh command to give, Gawain. Your mother was married. And has had many loves. Still, she is a strong Guardian."
*She looked pensive for a moment.*
"You may not lie with a woman... But you can kiss her, and touch her? And she can touch you? You are allowed to love someone spiritually?"
*She looked up at him, eagerly.*
|
|
|
Post by Gawain on Aug 3, 2008 7:28:24 GMT -5
*Gawain flinched slightly as she touched him, turning away from her shyly.*
"Please..."
*He swallowed carefully.*
"Of course I may love with my heart. The Grail is a gift of love. Love..."
*He shut his eyes sadly.*
"...and sacrifice."
|
|
|
Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 3, 2008 7:32:19 GMT -5
*Nightfall looked up at him with tears in her eyes.*
"But you can love? What if... what if you found a girl who would accept the conditions set to keep your purity? Could you love her?"
|
|
|
Post by Gawain on Aug 3, 2008 7:40:29 GMT -5
*Gawain calmed, considering the parameters.*
"I don't see why not." *He glanced back at her with a soft, if brief smile.
|
|
|
Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 3, 2008 7:45:44 GMT -5
*Nightfall brightened up like a sunrise, as she looked up at him again.*
"Eh.... have you found a girl you can love like that...yet? And who can love you back?"
*She whispered shyly.*
|
|
|
Post by Gawain on Aug 3, 2008 7:48:07 GMT -5
*Gawain let out a surprised laugh.*
"Why, Nightfall...I have only ever met two women. My mother and yourself."
*He glanced down at himself.*
"I have had this body and understanding for only a few hours. How could I already know what that sort of girl would be like?"
*His question was gentle, not mocking in any way.*
|
|
|
Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 3, 2008 7:51:45 GMT -5
*Nightfall blushed and looked down, her courage leaving her.*
"Forgive me. It was a stupid question. I should never have asked."
*Even if she was smiling, there was an emptiness in her voice that had not been there earlier.*
You have one of those girls in front of you right now....
|
|
|
Post by Gawain on Aug 3, 2008 7:57:13 GMT -5
*Gawain smiled supportively as he shook his head.*
"There are no stupid questions. There is no harm in being curious."
*His brow lowered, troubled.*
"I did not mean to offend you, if I have. I did not mean to imply that I could not love you. Just that I do not know if I do."
*His eyes were tender.*
"How does one even know they are in love?"
|
|
|
Post by Nightfall Siofra on Aug 3, 2008 8:05:06 GMT -5
*Nightfall softened by his words and looked up at him again, smiling.*
"You didn't offend me, Gawain. You are too gentle for that."
*Her golden eyes looked deeply into his.*
"And as for love, when you meet the person that is right for you, you will know right away. You will blush in their presence, tremble like a leaf, and start saying stupid things. At least that's what I did."
*She blushed and stopped herself from talking, afraid she had given away too much. Then she spoke with a light tone, trying to cover up.*
"But you are still young. Just give it some time. You will know soon enough."
|
|