Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 "Don't be; it ain't no fault of your own." He smiled, but was clearly still feeling uncomfortable.
Channelknight Fadran Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 Wendy sucked in a breath. "Okay, um... I guess I'll see you... later. It probably isn't good for us to... um..." She gestured awkwardly at the two of them on the bed.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 Nico was shaking a tiny bit. He got up eagerly. "Yeah. I'll just... go."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 Quote To quote Star: "Star and I decided to unskip dinner; Fischico will have to wait" Caden entered the dining room, his wife holding his arm as he gestured towards the table.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 Riva sat. "Uh... Caden? There is something I would like to discuss."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 Caden's breath caught in his throat, and his gut twisted suddenly. "Yes?"
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 "I do love you," she clarified. "But you scared me last night. I... I don't understand why you did what you did."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 Caden looked away, unable to stomach seeing the bruise on Riva's face. "I didn't want you to get close to me, I didn't want to love you."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 "And the memory of losing your sister, that brought back bad memories?"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 "I lost her," Caden admitted, "I don't like remembering that."
xinoehp512 he/him Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 21 hours ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: "Can I meet this... Master?" Forge purred, as if in agreement. "You may," allowed the specter.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, The Ward's Guard said: "I lost her," Caden admitted, "I don't like remembering that." "I... In a way, I've lost everyone I've ever connected with. I talked to my patients. Got to know them. But they always die." She sighed. "So much happened last night. Before you... hit me.... I was having a dream come true." 5 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said: "You may," allowed the specter. "When?" Edited July 30, 2021 by Zephrun's Imperium
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 27 minutes ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: "I... In a way, I've lost everyone I've ever connected with. I talked to my patients. Got to know them. But they always die." She sighed. "So much happened last night. Before you... hit me.... I was having a dream come true." "I-" Caden looked away. His breathing becoming shallow.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 "What, what's the matter, love?"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 "I'm a monster, and that," he gestured towards her bruise, "is my fault."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 "I'm a monster too, Caden."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 "But the most you've ever done to me was the drug in the tea." He sighed, "I can't ask you to forgive me."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 "I slapped you! Last night!" She paused. "I guess we're even."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 "Yes. I was sobbing. And I was angry. About to kill you. But then you said you loved me."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 "Well, thank you. For loving me." She took his hand.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 Caden gripped her hand, unsure what to say, the uneasy feeling still existing in his gut.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 30, 2021 Author Posted July 30, 2021 Quote Okay, now we can go to Fischico stuff.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 30, 2021 Posted July 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: Nico didn’t typically dress himself up, but tonight was a special occasion. It was not often, after all, that one got to see their childhood crush/would-be-boyfriend. Despite not feeling the same way about Fischer as he had five years ago, there was left over in Nico’s heart just enough pressure to drive him to brush his hair and put on something other than his uniform or some sweaty peasant’s attire. Luckily enough for him, he managed to find a suit in the closet with minimal wrinkles that actually fit well enough. He looked over himself in the mirror - surprised at how nice he looked - then ran down to his and Fischer’s meeting spot. After cleaning off from the rigorous training exercise he had just been put through, Fischer put on his cleanest uniform, one that had just been pressed a few days before. He still felt butterflies in his stomach whenever he thought about it too much, but he was filled with energy to the point that he practically blazed past Nowak on his way out, forgetting to wish him well. He didn't run or sprint as he might have done years ago, instead falling into a quick and steady march, relying on the consistent foot falls to ground his mind. He arrived at the meeting spot earlier than anticipated, as he had been erroneously worried he might have forgotten the way altogether. He glanced around, nearly bouncing on his toes trying to find Nico. It shouldn't have been all that difficult, given how tall the man was, but he still had a tendency to go about unseen for some unfathomable reason. 1
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