Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 Nico held tight to the back of her shirt. "Thank you... Thank you, miss."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 "I should just die," Nico muttered. "Then I'dn't be a bother to no one never."
Channelknight Fadran Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 “And what about Katie and Ara?” Wendy asked. “They’d miss you.”
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 "Not when they found out what I am. What I have to do... to try an' make people like me."
Channelknight Fadran Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 “You… you don’t sound like a person who’d be like that.”
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 "Oh, I never start it. I just cannae say no. An' by now I've become known for it. But I hates it. I just can't... can't say no."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 "Well, I... I doesn't like placing no blame, miss. Yeah, they'll force themselves on me, b-but I should be brave enough tuh say no, so if it's anyone's fault it's mine. I-I should be better."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 "Now, how would you do that, miss? I... I doesn't deserve any help anyway."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 18, 2021 Author Posted June 18, 2021 Nico sniffed and pondered a moment. "Now... if you doesn't mind me askin', miss.... Why the Mal would you be accusin' me of bein' a pedophile one second, then huggin' me tryin' to help the next?"
Channelknight Fadran Posted June 18, 2021 Posted June 18, 2021 "I just couldn't... I couldn't stand being mad at you." Wendy pulled away from his arms and wiped at her eyes. "You seemed so helpless. You didn't seem like you were in control, or trying to pull any strings or... well, anything like that. Like when I thought--" her voice caught. "When I thought they'd taken Arabella to the Raveness... and I couldn't do anything..."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 18, 2021 Author Posted June 18, 2021 Nico nodded. "That poor little girl. The Raven's a witch, she is, I hate to think of Bella in that monster's clutches. She seemed to come out okay though. You... don't happen to know why the little miss was sent down there, do ya?"
Channelknight Fadran Posted June 18, 2021 Posted June 18, 2021 "No." Wendy shook her head. "No, I don't. But she's alright, and... that's all that matters."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 18, 2021 Author Posted June 18, 2021 "Yeah... I just hope she stays far away from her. I've never been to the Raveness, but I seen her quite often, since I'm with the king. Somethin' ain't right with that creature."
Channelknight Fadran Posted June 18, 2021 Posted June 18, 2021 "She can't be all bad if she at least draws the line at children."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 18, 2021 Author Posted June 18, 2021 "You know what I'd a-bet happened? I think the Raven wanted someone small to experiment on an' the king told her no."
Channelknight Fadran Posted June 18, 2021 Posted June 18, 2021 "Well good for him." Wendy took in a breath and held out her hand. "Can I apologize? Just... for real, this time? I'm really, really sorry."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 18, 2021 Author Posted June 18, 2021 "I believe you 'bout that much, Wendy. An' it's okay; everyone thinks of me like you did."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 18, 2021 Author Posted June 18, 2021 "Yes, what is it?" ------------ Daku waltzed into the room pulling a wheeled trunk behind him. "Good morning, Lady Raven!" "It was a good morning, until you woke me! Why am I not asleep, Daku?" "Well, I brought your things, mi'lady. Clothes, potions. Your essentials, like you instructed." "Oh, yes, that's right. I don't suppose you have furniture with which to decorate the room as well?" "Uh.... no, miss. Although I'm more than happy to go out and buy-" "I want flowers, Daku. Flowers and some art pieces, along with a bedspread and curtains. Can you do that for me?" Daku bowed low. "But of course, my Raveness."
Channelknight Fadran Posted June 18, 2021 Posted June 18, 2021 “Don’t pay for my night out.” Wendy replied. “I’ve been saving all this for days so I could do something fun with my kids, but then you just swooped in and took the point out of it.”
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted June 18, 2021 Author Posted June 18, 2021 Nico smiled shyly. "You shouldn't have to save for days. It was the gentlemanly thing to do... But I promise I won't pay for no more."
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