Detraeus -- The Only Black Uke

[Miss Chief aka Uke]

The Man With No Eyes

Our travels today brought us to a village in the far eastern portion of Ayr. It was home mostly by dovaa. Farmers. Simple people. We were accosted by curious children. Though strange, the experience was...not objectionable, in the end. Araceli and I paid for shelter in the home and stables of one of the older farming couples, though by the night's end, we used only the stables.  

[Miss Chief aka Uke]

Light on the Water

At Ara's request, we stopped by a lake to 'bathe.' I did not bathe. I did make a request I knew better than to ask. Who was I to think she would give up everything she had elsewhere just to live with me here? I should be grateful simply to have her, not mourning the loss of a place I never before called home.  

[Miss Chief aka Uke]

While the World Sleeps

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[Miss Chief aka Uke]

From the Wreckage of Memory

There are some parts of a man's history of which he never intends to speak. Certain experiences are best left ever buried under the eddies of time. Once spoken of, however, there is no going back. I feel there has never once in my history been one person with whom I was both entirely honest and entirely vulnerable. It is a humbling and terrifying thought. And strange to think that I do not yet wholly regret trusting her with it.  

[Miss Chief aka Uke]

To the Edge of Morning

I woke this morning with Araceli entwined at my side. Despite her assurances, a part of me was certain I would wake to find her gone, or wake to her demands that I leave. I cannot begin to understand the road I have begun to walk. I suppose I will learn it as I travel.  

[Miss Chief aka Uke]

Permissions Granted

In light of my unanticipated admissions to Araceli on our first night back on this continent, interactions between us have seemed only to grow closer. It has caused me a great deal of thought, after which I was forward with her that, in time, I should like to make serious attempts to lay with her properly, as a mate would. Today marked our first substantial exploration into such territory, and though I cannot say I am entirely certain what precisely occurred, it relieves me to no end that - even if I should fail on all other fronts - I know I can bring her satisfaction.

This, to me, is enough.  

[Miss Chief aka Uke]

Making Waves

It would appear that Casseth's chosen mate has more fight in his blood than I gave him credit for. I have no doubt that he had it within his power to send me to the earth on this day, but chose not to. For all that I did to him, such 'mercy' puzzles me. I cannot say I would spare the same for a man who moved to harm Araceli. I know I would not.

Perhaps, in time, I will learn more of the reasons Casseth chooses to keep his company.  

[Miss Chief aka Uke]

Matters of Perspective

In the aftermath of my encounter with Lithian, Araceli seemed greatly upset, though I did not at first understand why. Her concern for me is...different. I am unused to others concerning themselves with my well being. Regardless, however justified or not that fear for me was, her anger towards Lithian struck me as misplaced. I, in the same circumstances, would not have hesitated to kill. It would not have occurred to me to. His limited violence against me was for me, and justified, not something which should fairly damage his relationship with her.