Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 27, 2021 Author Posted June 27, 2021 "Yes, just one." She bit her lip with excitement. "Though I hope by the end you'll be begging for more."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 Caden looked at her dead in the eyes, "I cannot explain how much I doubt that."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 27, 2021 Author Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) Riva grinned. "Well, don't knock it until you try it." She held back mentioning how often she liked to practice dancing with some imaginary Prince, though the serum made that rather hard. Instead, she focused on the uncharacteristic joy that was coursing through her. "Ah, look at us, Caden. Chatting like a real married couple." Edited June 27, 2021 by Zephrun's Imperium
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 He furrowed his brow, "not what I was expecting in the slightest. I suspected and believed that tonight would be full and boring as you attempted to toy with me again, when I could be doing something far more productive."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 27, 2021 Author Posted June 27, 2021 Riva wriggled her eyebrow at him. "I'm far more fun than those papers on your desk."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) "'Those papers' hold the key to wiping out a particularly troubling group of rebels and traitors for good," Caden raised an eyebrow at her, "my job, in case you had forgotten. And it is very time sensitive, I count myself fortunate that the hunter I hired got his work done as quickly as he did." Edited June 27, 2021 by The Ward's Guard
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 27, 2021 Author Posted June 27, 2021 Riva poured him another cup of tea. "My darling, you work too hard on your oh-so important job. I'm proud of you, but you need to relax, too."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 "The King is troubled by this traitor, and so I am troubled." He nodded, taking another sip of the tea. "One of the King's own ladies is leading the group, so it must be crushed before it can become more of an issue than it already is."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 27, 2021 Author Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) "Well, I have every reason to believe that you, my good general, will succeed and they will find themselves strapped to my tables before they know it." She chuckled. "We make a fabulous power couple." Edited June 28, 2021 by Zephrun's Imperium
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 "A power couple? I would hardly call us a couple, woman."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 Riva raised an eyebrow and tsked him. "Ah, ah, ah. I have a name, remember? And we are absolutely a couple; I am your wife."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 "Not by choice," Caden grumbled. He spoke up, "I doubt we would even look good standing beside one another at one of those balls."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 "You've seen my uniforms, and I've seen what you wear." Caden shrugged, "I don't understand the foolishness of fashion, but they don't seem to work well together to me."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 "Well. I happen to like your uniform. Besides, you make your own fashion statement by refusing to wear sleeves." As she smiled, the doors opened and the chef arrived with a cart. "Oh! Finally."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 Caden turned, happy for the distraction. Two serving boys assisted the chef in placing the meal before the two, the plates heaped with an assortment of hot meat and grilled vegetables. Caden rubbed his hands together, "I didn't realize how hungry I was."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 "See?" She reached across the table and held his hand. "Aren't you glad you joined me for dinner?"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 Caden waved her comment aside, "I would have eaten eventually. You've only brought it about faster."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 "Well, yes." She squeezed his hand and smiled, slightly surprised at how nice it was to touch another person without them freaking out. "I think I've been a fantastic wife for you tonight, hm? You're gonna have to pay me back for this. Maybe by replacing that dress I ruined?"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 Caden looked down, having not realized that she had taken his hand. "What are you doing?"
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 Riva furrowed her brow. "I'm holding your hand. That's a thing couples do. ... Right?"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 He gave her a strange look, "how the blazes should I know?"
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 She shrugged, but released her hand and began cutting into her meat. "So, ah... what do you know about these rebels you're trying to catch?"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 "Not much," Caden admitted, "most of what I've got is from that hunter I hired out."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 "Ah, yes. The mysterious hunter." She smiled and continued eating. "Stars, this is good. I've never had anything like this..."
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