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 Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:54 pm
Having wiped her plate clean with the bread, she leaned back in her chair, making herself comfortable with Tellus still in her lap. She would finish her goblet of wine and refill it. Taking a long sip before laying a hand on Tellus' cheek.
"You my dear, are a piece of the foundation in which I am rebuilding my kingdom upon."
Offering Tellus wine from her own goblet, a great honour-- she would continue.
"Even if a ruler is strong, if they are not surrounded with strong people, if their subjects weak willed and weak in spirit as well in strength... Then the foundation of their kingdom is equally as weak."
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:03 pm
Tellus nodded, even as she took a sip, reverently as if she were sipping from the grail itself even if she wouldn't see her motions as such, it would be obvious to anyone looking upon her.
A foundation. A beginning. She sighed as she thought upon Alpha's words. She wondered if Ra'kar knew of Alpha's logic and beliefs. But as she looked at that porcelin skin, she realized she was a fool, of course Ra'kar knew what she was up against.
"Your wish is my desire, Mistress." She laid her cheek against Ra'kar's shoulder. For Ra'kar and for herself, she would become stronger. It was an acceptable reason, even if a bit less than clear. Perhaps it had started as because Ra'kar had seemed to actually want her, even if it was as a tool., she had come to adore the woman beneath the armor, though she was no fool to think she knew all her Mistress was.
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:54 pm
That reverence that Tellus had painted on her features as she sipped from the goblet... filled Ra'kar with a dark, warm satisfaction.
"Not only must a leader have strong subjects, but they too must have strong allies--- We are Victor's ally, and he is ours."
'That of course doesn't mean that he is to be trusted-- But cautiously we may coexist and help one another--- as long as our interests run parallel.' The thoughts whispered directly into Tell's mind.
"One day pet, I will take you to the Tys os Thosi."
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:58 pm
She nodded, more to the silent statement rather than the spoken one. But then Ra'kar spoke of something else.
"Rys os Thosi?" Even as she said it, her tone whispered of reverence. If it was important enough for the demoness to show Tellus, it must indeed be important.
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:19 pm
"The Tys os Thosi is what you would call in your tongue, The Court of Fire."
It was the kingdom in which Ra'kar had ruled so very long ago. The kingdom that she was moving towards ruling once more. The creatures of fire remembered her power... as long as they remembered her, what it had once been like-- her plans would be that much easier to achieve.
"It is unlike anything you have ever seen my pet, a land carved of flame."
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:16 am
"Land of flame?" She couldn't grasp the concept at all. Yes, all elements were one, and yet separate, but flame was the element of destruction and rebirth. But how could....Her mind began spinning and the mere idea and her head tilted, nuzzling into Ra'kar's warmth, her tongue flicking just barely against the skin at the demoness' neck. Perhaps bold, but it also gave comfort. So many things to know.
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:18 am
Ra'kar practically purred in satisfaction and mingled pleasure as Tell's tongue played over the soft flesh of her neck. A tantalizing tickle... the demoness grinned, grabbing a handful of hair and tugging the other woman's head back enough that she could see her own eyes reflected in her pet's emerald green ones.
"It is a truly beautiful realm."
Her hand swept flowing hair and braids back from her neck, even as she lowered her lips to it, kissing along the exposed flesh.
"What do you say, we have dessert?"
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:27 am
Tellus shivered, her body tensing in anticipation. "As my mistress commands." her voice husky with the pleasure just the touch of Ra'kar's lips against her flesh already induced. With everything going on, it was so rare that she got time with her mistress and who knew when it would happen again.
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:27 am
Tap tap tap tap.
Down the hallways in Ra'kar's quarters Henry walked, past guards and servants, all busy doing their jobs. Bright red and gold decorations made the place seem...festive, with just enough black to give that edge of darkness. It made the place seem more like a palace, though Henry knew, underneath all the tapestry, the stone was still crumbling.
The fortifications in the other parts seemed to be going according to schedule, however, so he imagined that it wouldn't be long before this part was restored as well, then the bright cloth wouldn't just be a cover-up.
"Excuse me would it be poss-" And the servant was gone. Henry made a noise and then tried to catch another. "Excuse me could you..." Gone.
He paused for a few minutes then stuck a leg out.
The particular servant, carrying some black cushy looking towels, flew through the air and landed in an ungraceful heap.
Tap tap tap.
Henry's foot planted itself on the lower spine of the servant and held, even when he knelt down and rested both arms against the propped up thigh. He reached down and pulled the hair up so the man could speak, smiling politely.
"I don't suppose you'd like to tell me where the lady Ra'kar might be, hm?"
"T-towels...for...Lady...." Ah...the baths then. Good a place as any for a formal meeting. Henry carefully smashed the head of the servant against the ground, moved the body to where it'd be cleaned/woken up, and then, towels in hand, made his way to the large bathing area in the demoness' wing.
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:18 pm
Time is made up of a gathering of moments.
A collection of fleeting places and things.
This is but one such moment in time.
One of the demoness' favourite things about days gone by, was the luxurious baths that were once common place. Baths that would now be considered 'pools' by today's standards. Big enough to completely submerse yourself in, float about and fit several tens more people in as well--
Two handmaids stood by the door with silks and towels draped over their arms, ready to wrap their mistress' wet body when she stepped out of her bath. Ra'kar was lounging on a 'step' in the hot scented waters as another woman, also nude knelt by her, washing her hair.
She looked like some exotic treasure. Pale skin that glowed like the moon, the dark markings playing across her flesh in stark contrast. And all that lovely hair, drifting about her like ruby spun silk.
Music echoed softly through the steamy chamber which was decorated with silk drapes and many mirrors illuminated by the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:40 pm
One by one the candles nearest to the door ceased to be, smothered in a solid darkness.
The first two maids were the easiest, and disappeared with nary a whisper into the shadows of the doored archway that led to the baths. Shadows hung them to the walls like a spider's prey, wriggling, but with blessed silence. He hated it when women shrieked.
His footsteps were not so loud now, and silently Henry drifted into the room, looking like a dark manservant. He did not bother the other woman, for Ra'kar, by now, would have sensed the change, and a person staring on in amusement at all the trappings and candles.
The music stayed, as did most of the lights closer towards the bath. Gently, easily, Henry went down on one knee, looking up with eyes that were blue, starry, and eternally amused.
"My lady, I seek audience..." He placed the towels down on the floor for emphasis.
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:05 pm
Few things escape the ears of an elf let alone an elf-demon. The fallen avatar felt the press of power at her back and turned her head to look at the scene.
'Useless mortals.'
She raised a delicate hand, and with a flick of her wrist that sent droplets of water through the air, She willed the shadow bonds to part unceremoniously dropping her servants to the ground. The masks over their mouths however, she left in place with a disgusted smirk.
"Get out, you too." She said to the maid washing her hair. The woman looked ready to scream, but intelligently didn't. She nodded mutely, dropping her eyes and quickly left the room after the others.
Ra'kar let the silence hang in the air a moment before addressing Henry himself.
"Do you always walk in on women without knocking?"
Not that she cared, Ra'kar was hardly 'modest'. But it still amused her. Here he was acting humble, feigning subservience, and yet he had barged in here and laid power down against HER people.
"If you insist, but you may as well come over here. I'm not going to strain my neck to look at you. I'd like to still enjoy what's left of my bath."
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:25 pm
"Only the pretty ones, my lady. Any other I like to give a chance to get a towel or clothes."
The answer was quick, and jovial.
Seals closed the doors absently, and made sure there'd be no company after the last girl skittered off. It was a simple play of power between two very cunning and VERY dangerous people. He'd started it, let her finish, then left the opportunity for another. Always a balance.
"As you wish."
Carefully he walked, a little close to the edge, before actually physically pushing a love seat closer to the tub, far enough to watch each other, but not so that conversation was a strain.
Another smell began to cut through all the soaps and perfumes, almost as if clearing them out. Henry's power was like licorice and spice, almost narcotic, and it hugged him at all times, like a shield.
Draped over the chair, however, he seemed a little bored, playing with imaginary threads along the seams, as if he'd forgotten what he'd come for. He was attractive but, the black outfit he wore didn't give away whether he had a slim, or a built figure, just that he was tallish. Finally he looked up through black bangs, looking a little abashed, and brushing them away from his eyes in irritation.
"I forget myself, please allow me to blame your beauty for my lack of memory...it caught me unaware. " He honestly looked as though he was trying to collect his thoughts, tapping his lips with one finger in deep contemplation.
"Ah!" It was a soft exclamation as he remembered.
"Yes, yes, of course. The colour of your hair reminded me...I hear, in my humble way, that you may need my...erm shall we call it, advice? Or perhaps a favour?" The smile was friendly, open, and familiar in a slightly twisted way.
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:50 pm
And as the second little challenge of power was presented, so it was dismissed. Not because she couldn't, but rather that she wouldn't. Instead she let this man see her as she was, confident and comfortable in her own skin and power.
Instead she sank deeper into the water, letting it lap at her chin as he made himself at home. Rolling her shoulders to loosen them as the heat soaked in soothingly. Baths were one of her guilty pleasures.
"You flatter me sir."
She replied with the same kind of courtly manners and composure he had seemingly brought into play with his presence.
Her eyes drifted shut as she enjoyed the gentle lap of the water ebbing subtly too and fro against her skin as she lounged, the water stirred by her occasional movements.
It wasn't until he spoke again that she paid him much mind.
"It would give me great pleasure in hearing what you have heard my friend."
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