Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 "My life's work!" she screeched. "RUINED!!!" With a sob, she fell to her knees again.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 Caden stepped forward quickly, lowering himself to Riva by getting on his own knees. "Dearest, I still love you."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 "The king..." she whispered. "He called me evil, told me he would execute me for doing my job. He... he did this."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 "The-" Caden placed his hands on her shoulders. "What happened at the palace?"
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 Riva looked up at her husband with tear-stained eyes. "I told Ivian what I'm doing with Allivia. He took me aside and threatened to kill me if I tortured anyone again. I only escaped having to do jail time by a promise he forced out of me. And then he told me I was an evil, sadistic freak."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 "He-" Caden's expression darkened. "I gave the order to allow you to torture her."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) "That's what I tried to tell him! I was only doing as ordered. But... if I use my skills again, I will be burned at the stake." She held onto Caden, shaking. "Oh, Stars. He'll let the populace at me. And they'll tear me to shreds..." ------------- Rest did nothing for Nicolae Kimby. He woke up tired and sour, hating the world and himself. With a groan, he rolled out of bed and dressed, walking to wake the king with breakfast. "Good morning, Ivian..." Nicolae opened the curtains. His voice lacked its usual mirth. @Channelknight Fadran Edited October 3, 2021 by Zephrun's Imperium
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 "Not if you stay in these walls. I refuse to let any of that happen to you." Caden squeezed her lightly. "I only just got you . . ."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 "To never leave the castle... Whatever shall I do here? Bake? Clean? I couldn't get ingredients from the outside and I don't trust servants to do it. And why should I care to rebuild my book collection? It's not as though I'll be using my research anymore... The king has stripped me of my one and only purpose. I was trained to be the torturess! Raised to be the torturess!"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 "You are more than but a simple torturess. You are Riva Praetorium." Caden backed his head so he could meet her eyes. "We will find things for you to do until you find one you like. I won't have my wife wasting away in her room all day if that's not what she wants."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 Riva hung her head. "I suppose not.... I will not sleep well."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 Caden leaned forward and kissed her for a moment. "Will it be so bad so long as you're sleeping with me?"
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 She turned away from his affection. "I was talking with Fischer," she said. "And he told me you were the coldest man he's ever met. I..." She shook her head. I don't know why that disturbs me so.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 Caden glanced back towards the direction that Fischer had run off in. "Cold?"
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 She shook her head. "It doesn't matter. You're not cold to me. But about Fischer... I was wondering about making him my son."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 "Your son?" Caden furrowed his brow. "In the military, we keep every relation as professional as possible. So you must tell me, why do you want that?"
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 "Well, I... I'm barren, obviously; I'm far too old to have children. But if I did have children, I'd want my son to be just like Fischer. He's a good boy."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 "I'm not sure what sort of consequences that would come out of this, specifically over his place in the Preatorium Guard when words gets out that the Ravenness has declared him to be her adopted son."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 "Well, he's my bodyguard. He's not going back to the palace. Is he?"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 "I'm considering calling all of my men back from the palace, Riva." He shook his head. "So no, he won't be going back."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 "Alright..." She yawned. "We should sleep soon."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 "Are you strong enough to walk?" Caden stood up, but still stooped down to stay eye level with his wife. "This has all hurt you deeply, you should rest."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) "I should... You may carry me." She offered her arms to be lifted up. Edited October 3, 2021 by Zephrun's Imperium
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 Caden nodded, and lifted her as if she were a princess from a children's story with ease. He turned and stepped towards the door, hugging her close to his chest. "How is this?"
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 "That's... lovely." She fell asleep on his shoulder.
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