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he smirked, and let out a grunt of a laugh. "heh. nothing much realy. just to be aquainted with such an interesting new stranger. you have gathered gossip about yourself already you see, and i am just a curious little elf. also, I heard that you were seen with someone wearing the face of an old friend of mine who passed away. i wanted to meet her and have a chat."

Valthier knew that his adversary expected there to be more to this. in all honesty though, the High Priest didn't even know fully himself why he cared so much. but he was always curious... if somebody els eknew Seth, it could be advantagous later to know about this person and her connection with the Derahel girl.

Maovu searched blindly in sleep. Her hands reached out, searching for any hint of warmth, any sign of Duraz. His absence was like a bucket of cold water in Maovu's face. "Where is he?!" She screamed. The sudden explosion of will snapped her plush minions to attention. A handsome velvet demon spoke first. "He said would return soon." The Valatar doll landed on Maovu's head with a plop. "I knew this would happen. You should have listened to me, instead of putting all your faith in that stranger." The velvet demon growled. "He seems more trustworthy than you. Duraz told me when he left. If he meant to abandon us, he wouldn't have said anything at all!" Maovu's patience was wearing thin. "Enough! You two, find him and report back." She snapped. "As you wish. Come along then, Geist. Before the trail goes cold." Valatar said quietly. The toys spread their little wings and fluttered out of the shop like bats. They flew above the buildings, scanning the streets below. Valatar spotted a familiar head of hair. He quickly descended to the preening woman's shoulder. "You really shouldn't try so hard, Erelala dear. It makes you look insecure." The wicked doll purred in Erelala's ear.

with a laugh of incredulity, Valthier watched the stranger wander off. he called out. "tell her i invite her to the Temple for a little chat and a teaparty!"

Maovu pounced on Duraz as soon as she saw him. "You came back! You really came back! You didn't abandon me..." She was almost sobbing from relief. "For a moment, I thought it was all a trick." Maovu wrapped her arms around Duraz's chest. She just couldn't seem to get close enough to him. The toy maker vowed there and then that anyone who harmed Duraz would pay for it with more than just their life. "I was scared." Maovu whispered.

Maovu smiled and nodded. "Of course..." Her expression changed gradually to confusion. "Who sent this message?" She asked. No one but the children had any real knowledge of her. Her neighbors were too frightened to inquire. It seemed that news traveled fast in Au'Shinduago.

Maovu's ruby eyes narrowed sharply. She leaned into Duraz's touch. "So... That slut finally decided to show himself." A terrible grin began to surface on Maovu's stolen lips. "Alright. I'll see him." She said.

Maovu shivered. She couldn't remember how to talk anymore. Duraz's kiss had shattered her focus like a porcelain teacup thrown on the floor. All she could do was babble and smile. Maovu hugged him around the neck and returned the kiss with enthusiasm. Her whole body felt like it was melting. The sensation was both wonderful and strange.

Maovu's mind raced but her body had been completely subdued under the caress. Duraz was frightening but he was the only man that evert claimed to love her. She felt obligated to trust him. Maovu whimpered softly but didn't struggle. After all, if he truly the toy maker, no harm would come to her. Though she did not want to consider it at the moment, Maovu wasn't sure she would want to live anymore if Duraz's affection was a lie. The heartbreak would most likely kill her. She forced her doubts to the back of her mind. Duraz had shown no signs of betrayal. He seemed as devoted as her dolls but unlike them, he loved Maovu of his own free will.