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Blade Kuroda Vice Captain
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 Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:38 pm
After some time, Maelthra finally finished up his portions. And as he ate he just kept an eye on Amuriel, watching for anything that might stand out. Still, just as before, there was nothing aside from her feeling badly within. Even with that much known, he didn't know how badly it was, or what exactly she was feeling.
Once he was done eating, he looked over at Amuriel's food before setting it a little further away from the fire and picking up the leaf he had used earlier. With it, he walked over to the garden and tore off a small bit of the mint-plant and making his way to the other side of the cave.
Using two rocks, he began to crush up the mint leaf, where he then stuck the pastey remains onto the other leaf he had. Thinking that would be enough, he wandered over to the waters edge while curling the leaf up slightly to make a cone. With this makeshift up, he scooped up some water before peering into the cone to see some bits of the mint leaves floating around.
GOod enough... I hope...
Shaking his head to himself, he made his way back to his mate with a smile before offering the water to her.
"Here... I dont' know if it'll help much but I mixed the mint with some water... please drink it..."
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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:48 pm
"Hm?" Amuriel jumped slightly in her spot as she heard Maelthra's voice next to her, and she quickly opened her eyes, noticing the leaf-cone and something liquid within. "Thank you love.."
She smiled and carefully tipped her muzzle into the cone, sipping at the water-mix slowly. When she had finished, she brushed her muzzle against the bed to dry it, then brought her head back up to rest it against her mate's chest. He was so caring of her...so loving... such a good mate and a good dragonfly. If she really was carrying his pups, she would love them as much as she loved him.
As the mint mix began to settle more to her stomach, she felt her nausea begin to gradually subside, and as it did, so did some of her worry. Perhaps she was being overly dramatic, considering the worst possibilities as to what could happen if she were pregnant and what Maelthra would do when she told him. He was here with her now, comforting her, even though he didn't know what was going on. She wasn't about to tell him yet, not when she wasn't fully certain herself, but it was still nice to see his considerate face next to hers.
"That made me feel better," she whispered, smiling wider and sighing.
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Blade Kuroda Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:03 pm
While she drank the mixture, he kept an eye on her, as he was somewhat worried that it may backfire and cause her to feel even worse than she initial was for whatever reason. But as he watched, he saw her relax and when this happened he simply smiled before stepping back so that he could return to his true form as well.
"I'm glad... and hopefully you'll be feeling perfectly normal again..."
Smiling still while approaching her again, Maelthra gently brushed his muzzle against hers before tilting his head a bit. He couldn't imagine what he would do if she were really sick with something horrible. Nor could he ever imagine what would happen if he lost her.
Shaking those thoughts from his head, he just thought on how he could make Amuriel feel more comfortable or just better in general. And there was really only one thing that he could really think of that may help out with that.
"Hm.. I think you should take it easy today love... if you need anything just let me know ok? I definitely won't mind getting it for you..."
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:29 pm
"Alright," Amuriel replied, smiling at him again and pushing her muzzle against the thick fur on his neck. "I'll take it easy, but I don't want you to strain yourself either... Lie with me? Or maybe we can take a walk together...? Or a swim...? Just being around you makes me feel more at ease."
Afraid as she was as to what her sickness and symptoms could mean, she wanted to spend the day with her mate. While she wasn't ready to tell him yet of what her incredible suspicions were, she did want to privately celebrate the moment with time with her lover and the father of their possible children. Not to mention his presence did, as she said, make her feel more at ease. Him being near her, so loving, quelled her fears and made her stomach stop churning so forcibly.
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Blade Kuroda Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:47 pm
Nodding softly to Amuriel, Maelthra nuzzled her gently before moving to lay beside her. He definitely didn't mind holding off on any training for awhile if it meant that he'll making his lover feel better. With a soft smile, he rested his head against her neck while speaking.
"Alright love... Let's just relax for now and then maybe a little later we can take a gentle stroll through the forest? If just being around me makes you feel better... I'd be more than happy to spend the day with you... Just let me know when you want your food, or more water and I'll fetch it for you ok?"
Nuzzling her gently again, he glanced over at her belly and wondered once more what was ailing her.
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:10 pm
Amuriel shifted her body closer and nestled against him gently, lowering her head so that it was resting under his neck and between his front forepaws. She felt comfortable here with him, and she closed her eyes, willing the pain in her stomach to stop completely.
"Thank you.. you're being so helpful to me," she responded, gently nuzzling his paws and curling her tail around her body as her stomach twinged again, causing her to twitch. She was starting to get hungry, but she was still afraid she would not be able to keep it down even if she did eat. She decided to hold off for a while longer and hope that she got better enough in a while to eat the meal he had prepared for her.
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Blade Kuroda Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:17 pm
Smiling softly, he lowered his head as well, gently resting it against her neck. While he laid there with her, he lightly brushed the side of his face against her soft fur, taking in her sweet scent as he did so.
"You're welcome... and I'd help you more if I could... but this is pretty much all I can do for you right now.."
Maelthra noticed her twitch slightly but he didn't pay a whole lot of attention to that since he knew she wasn't feeling well already. Still, even as it pushed off to the side of his mind, he couldn't help but feel more worried for her and her welfare.
At least it was peaceful there still. No worries for anything of being in sudden danger from outside forces while his mate recovered. That was something he was very glad for, and it was something that made his time with her much more enjoyable in general.
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:21 pm
Closing her eyes, Amuriel rested like that with him for a while, smiling and feeling peaceful in his care.
"This is definitely enough," she replied, feeling better by the moment. When she felt her stomach was well enough, she lifted her chin slightly and glanced over at her unfinished (or even started) food. It did seem appetizing to her now, and her hunger growled within her. "Hehe.." she chuckled, embarrassed at the noise. "I think I could use some food now.."
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Blade Kuroda Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:25 pm
Maelthra lifted his head as Amuriel did, chuckling softly as he heard her stomach growl. With a smile, he nodded and slowly stood up, taking a moment or two to stretch out. To him, it was a good sign that she was hungry, since he felt it meant she was feeling considerably better now.
"Alright love..."
The dark elder made his way over towards the vegetables he had roasted earlier near the now-dead fire. Carefully, he picked up the skewered morsels and made his way over to his mate to set them down before her.
"I hope you enjoy them. They're not hot anymore so if you want me to heat them up I definitely can do that for you."
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:34 pm
"I don't mind cold food," Amuriel responded, looking down at the delicately cooked vegetables before her. They wouldn't be hot, but they would still have the same savory flavor that Maelthra had seasoned into them. Taking the skewer, she put the unsharpened end under her paw to hold it down and began sliding off some vegetables with her mouth, deciding to stay in her true form, and ate them daintily but hungrily. Oh! They were good. The blackberries really had added some nice flavor to the vegetables, and the heat, even though it was no longer present, had managed to capture a nice flavor from the fire as well.
When she was finished, she burped quietly and grinned with some embarrassment at Maelthra, feeling strengthened and much better at her stomach. She hoped it kept up and that she would not wind up vomiting.
"The food was great love... Thank you very much.."
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Blade Kuroda Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:39 pm
While Amuriel ate, the dark winged elder sat down before her and watched her eat. Aside from hoping that her food would stay in her stomach and not be thrown up, he hoped that she liked the way that the vegetables tasted. And once she had finished her meal, he chuckled at her soft burp before nuzzling her softly.
"I'm glad you liked it... I'll have to cook more for you sometime..."
Smiling, he took the bone skewers and set them aside, making a note to wash them down later on so that they wouldn't get an ant infestation or anything like that from their scraps.
"Is there anything else you need right now? More food? Water? Something else?"
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 5:58 pm
Standing, Amuriel shook herself lightly and stretched, replying, "I'd enjoy more of your cooking love." she smiled and continued, "I don't need anything right now, except maybe some water, but I can easily get that myself."
She walked toward the little pool, grateful she had not gotten sick from the food so far, and gently pressed her cheek against Maelthra's neck. Reaching the water, she dipped her head low to drink and took a couple of steps in to wet her paws.
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Blade Kuroda Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:05 pm
Nodding to her, Maelthra walked over by the water with her so that he could take a drink of water as well. With a smile, he took a few laps of the cool liquid before turning his head towards her. He was watching her not only to admire her beauty but also to watch for any signs that she was in more pain or anything along those lines.
"How is your stomach holding up now? You don't feel like you're going to throw up again do you...?"
As he asked this, he leaned over slightly and nuzzled her neck before looking further out their cave. He wondered if he could find any more mint plants in case they ran out and needed more to help soothe her stomach.
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:32 pm
"It seems fine now," Amuriel replied, bringing her head from the water and shaking her muzzle gently to dry it. "I don't really feel sick much at all now."
She wondered if the food had had a positive effect on her, or if the sickness had just begun to wear off. Either way, she was exceptionally relieved that the pain had gone, at least for now. She yawned lightly and smiled at Maelthra, stepping back out of the water and watching him as he drank as well. She noticed his distant gaze, and she wondered exactly what he could be thinking. Could he really be looking out toward the forest, or could it be possible that he actually knew the cause of her earlier pain and distress? She hoped he wouldn't guess the reason. She was not ready to have that discussion just yet.
"Maybe we can take a walk now? Or something else?" she said softly, thinking and sitting down on her haunches.
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Blade Kuroda Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:46 pm
"That's very good to hear."
Smiling toothily, Maelthra nodded while watching her move and listening to her suggestion. It was definitely a nice day out with a remote chance of any bad weather coming their way.
"A walk sounds nice... and maybe we'll find more of those mint plants around.. Having a few more would be good I think... Though, if you feel tired or anything let me know and we can take a break ok?"
Nuzzling her softly, he stepped lightly towards the exit of their home before looking over his shoulder at his mate to see if she was going to come. He didn't have any particular area in mind on where they could go, but he figured that they shouldn't venture out too far since Amuriel didn't seem to be feeling too well in general.
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