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 Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 3:46 am
 Demonic Takeover On the way back to the Door things do not go as planned.
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:39 pm
Changing Times Tien reflects on how recent events have changed her. Tien lay in bed, curled up against Enjiron's side, her head resting against his chest listening to his heartbeat. The steadiness of it and his breathing told her that he slept. It was a rare time indeed that she was awake and he was not at this hour. His strong arm was wrapped around her gently, holding her close. Even in his sleep he made sure to protect her- she was safest in his arms after all.
The trip to Eshurian had turned into much more than any of those going along had expected. They had been able to get into the repository and retrieve the things she and Tajnevaki had left behind, but more importantly they had found the survivors that remained- Enjiron's father and brother among them. Jasren, Enjiron's father, was something else. She had not been prepared to meet him at all- he had turned out to be an extraordinarily stubborn and brave man. Even being on death's door he kept on believing that she, as Eshu, would come and save them. In the distant past she had said that she would come to them, her Blades, when they needed her- and right now they certainly did need her.
She reached over and traced the serpent in the tattoo that graced her sleeping lover's arm with her fingertips. It suited him as one so full of cleverness, cunning and quickness in battle- he had said it himself, enemies learned quickly not to under estimate him despite his young years. Serpents are tricksters in their own right, but also great teachers as well- they offer the keys to the gate and let you walk the path and solve the puzzles for yourself and thus earn a greater understanding. In some aspects Enjiron was wise beyond his years, but whether that was due to his rebirth or not she had no idea.
There was still the nature of the tattoo itself to consider- her lover, no- her mate, had told her about them. When a child was born on Eshurian a seeress sketched what she saw for a child's future. Changes were made on their eighteenth birthday before the tattoo was etched onto their skin. A child's tattoo showed their heritage as well as who they were. Was this something she had asked them to do, long ago or was it something they had decided on for themselves? Most tattoos only went to the elbow, those special few whose went to the shoulder were destined for some sort of greatness. But there was still another difference in his that no one else's had, it wrapped around his arm. Even with no real recollection of it, something told her that she had asked for that little detail. Something about being caught in the serpent's coils, but you are safe because you belong to her.
Tien turned her head and pressed a light kiss to his chest, just over his heart. She smiled when he stirred slightly, hand rubbing lazy circles on her hip for a moment before he dozed back off. She loved his man dearly and could not think on ever being parted from him again. She had spoken truly to Livia, he was her mate and she was not about let anyone make him uncomfortable. He had even been amused when she named him that- so it seemed he did not mind her claiming him in such a way. Though he had claimed her in his own way as well. Her gaze flicked to the ring on her finger- a pair of dragons carved from black jade with a pearl in between them. It certainly was beautiful, but meant nothing without the vows that went along with it-
“It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations if you live near her, so with this ring, I will take the dragon for eternity. Dragons live forever- not so with mortal men, or even aoide. If I live a thousand lives protecting you and died a thousand times, I would always choose to return another lifetime with you. I would always find you again.”
Her life had changed drastically since her return from Daelyth; she actually owed Tanner a thank you since his plight had spurred her into coming here in the first place. It would not surprise her if his being here had a hand in Enjiron finding her, since Nykrrian had been lost to her long ago. Tajnevaki had been right when he first spoke to her of what happened- this was a turning point in her new life. She had been forced to grow up somewhat and had truly become the goddess the Eshurian's needed her to be. She was still mortal bound as she had been, but as each day passed her limitations seemed less and less. There had never been a need before now to be more than she was; slowly but surely power seemed to be answering her call.
Both parts of her seemed to have found a level of harmony that had not been possible before. She was still Morgan, yes, but she also needed to be as much of herself, which was where the problem lay. Why it had taken so long for her to realize that she had no idea. The Eshurian's, particularly Enjiron, had helped things along- letting her just be who she felt she should be, rather than try and fit someone else's ideal. Whatever would be, would be and they were willing to accept that.
The knotwork between her and Tian Yue seemed to have unravelled at long last. He had not answered her and it hurt, but not near as much as she thought it might. She did still love him, but in her heart she knew now that she could be content with his friendship. Things would not be so awkward the next time they saw each other at least. They would both be grateful for that.
Kaulu slid out from beneath her hair, coiling around the goddess' arm that lay across on Enjiron's chest, head coming to rest against his bare skin. Tien could not help but smile at that, the serpent had never been particularly fond of anyone before. She would watch over both goddess and mate as they slept.
It was just after dawn and there was still time to sleep yet. Trickery yawned and snuggled closer to the man in bed beside her before finally dozing off.
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:00 pm
Beyond the Dark Portal Tien opens a Door for Kinjin and Keeva. Completed Roleplay(Really just a cameo in this one on the first page.)
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Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:10 pm
The Book of Aejiss A history lesson, that may or may not be taken well.
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:53 pm
Playing With Dragons Xun comes to visit Mystery's house.
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:16 pm
Tricking a Trickster ...is that a Kios? =O
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:10 pm
Laying Plans Decision time about the trip to Aejiss.
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Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:38 pm
Reining in Tempers Putting Jesran in his place.
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Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:42 pm
Beneath Papa Dragon's Wings Tien goes to hide at Xun's until her temper cools.
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:12 pm
The First Part The Door to Aejiss.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:09 pm
Into the Labyrinth? Inside Tajnevaki's Old Temple. (In which we prove Akakios is part banshee definitely Echo's son.)
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:18 pm
To Telgar (Eventually)! Heading out of the temple and toward Telgar.
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:09 am
Spiral City of Traders Finding information in Telgar.
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:54 am
Meeting the Locals Tien, Celadine and the twins head to a tavern while Taj & Kios are still exploring the market.
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:44 pm
Aftermath and a Show Oh look, hungover people!
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