The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 "Did you have something you wanted to discuss?" Caden asked without moving from his spot, but the Guard quickly placed themselves between the general and the former torturess, watching her with open suspicion, nearing hostility.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 "Oh, stand down, boys, he's my husband." Riva walked up to the general. "It's dinner time, love."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 He turned to face her, nodding at his men who hesitantly stepped aside. "It can't be already."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 "Well it is! Actually it's a little late, but no matter." She moved to kiss him. ------ Nico didn't take the news well. He was still shaking when he got to Wendy's side. "Wendy!"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 Caden lifted his hands to keep Riva at arms length, a terribly feeling yanking at him from his gut. "There is something . . . about last night."
Channelknight Fadran Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 Wendy was screaming into Nicolae's chest moments later.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 "Oh? Well, what's the matter, dearest?" She tried to come in closer on his side, take his arm.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 Caden hesitantly let her come in, feeling a deep need for her to be close to him despite his mind trying to fight against it. "I- I can't do this," he stated.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: Wendy was screaming into Nicolae's chest moments later. Nico sat down next to her and grabbed her in a bear hug. "I'm a-here for ya, miss." Just now, The Ward's Guard said: Caden hesitantly let her come in, feeling a deep need for her to be close to him despite his mind trying to fight against it. "I- I can't do this," he stated. "Can't do what, darling?" She stared up at him with compassion.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: "Can't do what, darling?" She stared up at him with compassion. Caden's tongued tied up as the moment's he spent preparing what he would say were forgotten the instant he looked into her eyes. With the guardsmen having left, Caden tried to clear his throat. "I can't go through it again, so I won't."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 "I don't understand, Caden, go through what?" She started walking with him. "Here, we'll get some food in you, you'll feel better then, I promise."
Channelknight Fadran Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 Shaking with sobs, screams muffled by Nicolae's embrance, tears staining his shirt and cape; Wendy's mind was blank and devoid of anything save sheer terror.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 He followed her, but his steps were hesitant. "No, food won't do it." His stomach churned at the simple thought of eating, he needed to say something, he just didn't know what.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 Just now, Channelknight Fadran said: Shaking with sobs, screams muffled by Nicolae's embrance, tears staining his shirt and cape; Wendy's mind was blank and devoid of anything save sheer terror. Nico shushed her. "It's alright, now, Wendy. You're safe, I's wit' cha." 1 minute ago, The Ward's Guard said: He followed her, but his steps were hesitant. "No, food won't do it." His stomach churned at the simple thought of eating, he needed to say something, he just didn't know what. "Well of course it won't! First you've got to spit out what words you're chewing on!" She chuckled.
Channelknight Fadran Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 Wendy couldn't do anything other than scream for the next two minutes, then could only cry for another ten. After clutching Nicolae for fifteen minutes, she was maybe calm enough to say something.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 Nicolae only clutched her close, humming a tune to try and calm her, doing exactly what he would have wanted someone to do for him when Allivia had first assaulted him. "I'll stay with you all night," he whispered in her ear, "iffin' you want me to."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: "Well of course it won't! First you've got to spit out what words you're chewing on!" She chuckled. Caden sighed, "I can't. What we did last night, that is. What I mean is-" A frustrated growl rumbled in his chest, as all of this had been far easier in his head.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 "Can't cry in my presence? Can't sleep on top of me?" She chuckled. "Definitely don't do that one, please."
Channelknight Fadran Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: Nicolae only clutched her close, humming a tune to try and calm her, doing exactly what he would have wanted someone to do for him when Allivia had first assaulted him. "I'll stay with you all night," he whispered in her ear, "iffin' you want me to." "Please."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: "Can't cry in my presence? Can't sleep on top of me?" She chuckled. "Definitely don't do that one, please." "I can't do it, Riva. This whole relationship thing."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "Please." "Okay." He kissed her forehead lightly. "I'll stay by your side, miss Wendy." 7 minutes ago, The Ward's Guard said: "I can't do it, Riva. This whole relationship thing." Riva stopped in her tracks. "What? Why not? You clearly love me, an-and I love you too, otherwise we wouldn't have..." A smile spread across her face at the thought of this morning, a smile she quickly buried deep within her. Stupid, stupid man. She wouldn't let him do this, not after she'd given everything to him. "You're just going to make love to me and then break everything off?" Edited July 29, 2021 by Zephrun's Imperium
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: Riva stopped in her tracks. "What? Why not? You clearly love me, otherwise we wouldn't have..." A smile spread across her face at the thought of this morning, a smile she quickly buried. "You're just going to make love to me and then break everything off?" "It would be better than letting it grow," Caden stated his decision from earlier that day. "I-" He sighed, unsure how to explain it in any other way than he had done so before.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 Riva recalled some of the things Caden had mumbled in his sobs the night previous. "What, you-you're not strong enough to love me? You..." She growled. "Caden, grow up! You're not any less of a man to love me!"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 29, 2021 Posted July 29, 2021 "What? No it's-" He looked away, trying find a away to say what his gut desperately needed him to. "I'm just- I'm not strong enough."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 29, 2021 Author Posted July 29, 2021 "Not strong enough to love me? You were clearly strong enough this morning," she said with a glare.
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