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 Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:11 pm
Arthur could feel those eyes on him, Sevilin's eyes always felt different from Malik when they looked at him but he never bothered to think about it that much. When Sevilin grabbed a near by chair and gave it to him Arthur lightly nodded and said his thanks before sitting down on to it slowly so no pain would bug him and he would gasp out loud; if he did that in front of Sevilin then the drow will just look at him as a weak individual like mostly everyone else does. But when Sevilin asked him why he was here Arthur smiled lightly and looked over at the crib. "I came to see Zykariel because I like kids a lot, when I was growing up..." he paused for a moment as looked at Sevilin, would the man really want to hear this? After thinking about it for a moment he decided to continue. "When I was growing up I always have to take care of my human brothers and sisters so see an elven child is different for me, but it kind of the same." Though as he looked at Sevilin he happened to see the drow as a bit more softer and kind of cute to see him watching over his son. Arthur blinked for a moment, wait did he thought that watching Sevilin looking over his son was cute? What was he thinking?
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:20 pm
"You mean you want to nurse the baby?" But then she thought that was a bear trap in itself and amended the statement. "I mean you want to nurse him so that you get some relief huh?" Was it good to take Sevilin's side because that meant that Zahara didn't have to have anything to do with the child. "It's just maternal instincts...any female has them. Though a raise of an eyebrow at her as Zahara flopped back. "Zykariel? Is that the babe's name? And wait...you're moving in with him?"
"Really...I took care of siblings too." Yes, he'd say something but he'd be vague about it now wouldn't he? Another look over to his son, who had suddenly given a fussy little noise, fisting his hands and squirming a little, to which Sevilin merely walked over and picked him up, cradling the child in his arms with a soft spoken word or two to him. Interesting side to see of Sevilin, no?
"I've never seen human children. They any different?" Well...despite the skin and hair coloring of the drow and well, the little pointed ears, he always figured that they weren't that differnt. Except he heard that humans were far more fussier creatures.
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Fractured Moonlight Captain
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:27 pm
"Right. I need relief, these instincts are going to be the death of me." She gave a self deprecating chuckle. "And I thought the other instincts I had were horrible, these are even worse." Waving a hand in the air she dismissed Piper's statement. "Yes Zykariel Inthara. Nice name, huh? I rather thought so, kind of nice knowing he's got a name that starts with the same letter as mine. Not that that's why Sevilin did it mind you." Because she knew he hadn't, he'd admitted just as much when he'd been so surprised after she'd mentioned it. "Yes, because I dont think I should be crossing the Underdark every time that baby wants to eat, do you? So I told Sevilin I'd be moving in with him and he got all mad at me. He agreed that Zykariel should be nursed but tried to scare me off by saying he wouldn't want anything else and I'd have to cross the Underdark to do it. The irritating man won't even stay here to make things easy. He's forcing me to move in with him."
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:31 pm
Arthur's eyebrows shot up and he nodded a little bit, so Sevilin had a few siblings as well huh? Well that would explain why he was able to watch over Zykariel so well without pulling his hair out over every little thing. Though his ears twitched to the sound of a little baby elf making a fussy nosie and he smiled lightly, it was always so cute to hear that; but when Sevilin picked the little child up and cradled him Arthur couldn't help but stare, it seemed that Sevilin looked so happy and playful with the little baby in his arms and that made him blush just a tiny bit. Realizing what he was thinking Arthur lightly shook is head which made him move in his seat and in conclusion he gasped out in pain a little bit, but he was able to muffle it and nod towards Sevilin when he was asked a question about human children. "Well other than the whole ears and whatnot yeah they are different, they are more fussy when it comes to the little things but still they are adorable to watch over. I was happy when I heard I was getting a new brother or sister, they were fun to take care of." Arthur smiled and shifted in his seat, and his face showed something that looked lie he was unpleasant but he calmed down as he got comfortable.
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:41 pm
"Yes it is. Though I'm surprised he hadn't though of one before hand, me and Malik more or less already have things picked out." Though she cleared her throat to drop that conversation quickly. It was hard trying to remember not to talk about happy pregnancy and baby things around Zahara. Especially when she really had no one to talk to about it that would actually understand everything. She had spoken a few times about things to Meilikki, but mostly through letters. "I'm sure they'll pass soon enough. Then you'll be back to your old self." A blip of quiet. "Maybe he's just...trying to make it so you don't get attaced because you don't want to. Those things just kind of happen after all."
Sevilin nodded as he was listening to Arthur and then a little noise again from the child and he looked down to him...Zykariel seemed happy as could be and now feeling better...that he had spit up on daddy. Oh look at that, baby drool and a little formula. That's right, babies were messy creatures...hadn't had one in a long time but it was all coming back to him now. Making sure the child was content...which he now was, he was set back in his crib and Sevilin pulled off his shirt, was surprisingly lacking the chainmail he usually wore underneath, and merely went about fishing in his stuff for another shirt.
But he looked over his shoulder a moment to the surface elf. "Hurt that bad are you? Did you see a cleric about whatever?" Of cousre his ever critical mind was trying to figure what would cause that kind of pain because Sevilin wanted to stay away from whatever caused it, not to mention keep his son away. A shrug and pulling on another tunic, easily in two subjects at once. "I never was, meant some new form of hell and jealousy was going to be in the house, as well as a visit from mother for a bid." That was never enjoyable.
But he looked voer
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:54 pm
Zahara merely shrugged. "I never thought to ask him, maybe he had already picked it out." She ran her fingers through her hair lightly and suddenly it dawned on her that Piper was seriously watching what she was saying. She thought about how to let the elf know that she wasn't going to jump down her throat about it. "You are really happy about this aren't you Piper? I heard about all the preparations for the nursery and my curiosity got the better of me. You knocked down a wall..." She thought about getting attached to Zykariel and didn't think it would be a problem. "Well he should let me worry about that now shouldn't he? I need to nurse Zykariel but when it comes down to it I can withdraw when I need to. I won't let the baby be influenced by me. That's what Sevilin's afriad of. He still thinks of me the same way he thought of his damn sisters."
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:03 pm
"Maybe." Giving a little shrug, at least this was taking her mind off of being one kind of upset, and Malik wouldn't ask. He was used to her being upset in this style about Zahara and the baby and what not. Then another shrug as Zahara spurred good aspects for whatever reason, and she was a little hesitant to respond for a moment. "Yes, despite all the uncomfortableness and what not, I am. "A little smile. "Actually, Malik did it for me without fuss actually...he really does cater to me on all of this." She knew he was just as ecstatic about it as she was, just didn't show it as openly. "I figured a nursery would be good in the long run...since I'm sure Zykariel will be around and who knows, me and Malik may have more...gives the kids a place to play and what not." Switching the subject again and she bit her lip at the answer she thought up to it, but said it anyway. "I don't think it's that Zahara or about his sisters. Maybe he's more concerned with...Zykariel getting attached to you and then you not being there anymore when he doesn't need to nurse anymore...you're going to influence him one way or another, you can't help that."
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:16 pm
Arthur chuckled lightly when little baby Zykariel decided to spit up on his father. "Oh the happiness of fatherhood..." He said and grinned a little bit as he watched them, what funny little creatures babies are always doing what they can without a care in the world. But Arthur froze where he sat as Sevilin decided that he would take off his shirt after placing the baby back in it's crib, and to Arthur's surprise there was no chain mail underneath the shirt and all Arthur could see was well tone drow muscle. A blush suddenly exploded on Arthur without warning as he could see every single muscle that existed on the form of the drow in front of him, and as he watched the drow move over to find another shirt he could see each muscle move with each step Sevilin took. Oh gods what the hell is wrong with me?! he thought as he watched some fo the muscles tense when Sevilin started to pick through his clothing.
When Sevilin looked over at him Arthur looked away and made it look like he was in a bit of pain. "Yeah I am...but I only had what wounds I wanted to be healed done by the cleric, the rest was a little too...personal..." He sighed in frustration as he kept his gaze away from the drow until the man was able to put on a shirt. When Arthur looked back at Sevilin most of his blush was gone and a small smile was on his face. "Oh yeah that's right, they way we both lived was different..." He let his voice trailed off as he remembered how drow men were treated in their society, it made Arthur kind of glad he was raised by humans.
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:23 pm
Another shrug from him. "Should of got a better cleric...or go see Zahara." She liked to brag about what a good cleric she was. Though he analyzed the surface elf who was sharing space with him right now. "Personal...have an encounter with a woman that didn't go well?" Sevilin was no fool, he knew what he was looking at...and it was disturbing to think about now wasn't it? Sexual predator in the hosue...wasn't sounding too pleasing.
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:59 pm
"He's really good to you. I know that he'll watch over you and make sure you feel alright Piper. Especially once I can't be here all the time." It had never really dawned on her that Piper might want another child and she had to wonder if it was going to be up to her to cultivate the fertility in her again. Hmm, that meant another nightmare, which wouldn't be a bad deal at all. Sion, as she'd decided to name her little foal, was settling in quite nicely and she couldn't wait until he grew up in all his majestic beauty and flare. "I guess not..." she hadn't really thought of it like that before. "Unless if while he's a baby I try to keep my distance. Only nurse him and then after that stay away. He can't depend on what he doesn't have...right? I refuse to undo all that Sevilin is going to do for him. He'll grow up well with Sevilin as his father and that's what he deserves. He doesn't need someone like me...not even nursing him but I have to do that."
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:10 pm
So she really was going to move in with Sevilin for the time being? It was going to be weird around the house without her wouldn't it? Yup, there went the friend who served as confidant and what not. Her ability to grow attached to those around her was going to take a kick in the gut over this one. But she resolved not to say anything, instead focus on something else. "You don't understand Zahara...it won't matter if you stay away after the fact, he'll still know it's you, he'll look at you and know you're the one that food comes from. What are you going to do, blindfold him when you nurse him? Wrap him up so he can't feel you at all? All you can think about is being a bad influence on him but only in one mindset" Wait wait...you're getting emotional and personable about it...just back off, you're getting upset. Thus she broke gaze with Zahara and waved a hand dismissively. "Nevermind, forget what I said...I'm...overreacting." Yeah that sounded good.
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:18 pm
"No you're not. You just are looking at it differently than I am and that's okay. I know you won't be like I am and I'd much rather Zykariel had you than me but you've got your own to worry about and Sevilin wants to raise Zykariel." Would she have to blindfold him? Would she have to deal with problems by doing this? Maybe this wasn't such a good idea. "Tell me the truth Piper. Is it a bad idea to nurse him when he's a baby? Would it be more beneficial to him for me to stay far away?"
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:31 pm
Oh gods, she wanted the truth, and be damned Piper was obligated to give it to her wasn't she? "It's a double edged sword. Yes, to have him nurse is beneficial to him...but to do it in a way that seperates you from him isn't. Doing it and then disappering, isn't. He'll reach for you, and you'll push him away...what's he going to think? Zahara there's no good answer to that. You can't have it both ways...you just can't. It's impossible." But then she shook her head, closed her eyes a moment and then opened them. "Impossible unless you're drow that is. I'm just giving you a surface view...maybe things are different down here, I don't know. So then...it doesn't matter what I say. It's between you and Sevilin, I don't have an opinion in this."
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:37 pm
She opened her mouth to contradict and then closed it when she thought about it for a few moments. She'd asked Piper for the truth in her opinion and she was going to let the other elf finish it. "Double edged sword..." Zahara listened until Piper paused and then she licked her lips and seriously thought about it. "You are right, you are a surface elf and things are probably different for you. Are drow born with the instincts to stay away from their parents? I don't remember. I do remember I hated my mother and my sister more than I can possibly explain to you. It would be perfect if Zykariel hated me....maybe I'll get that lucky." But even as she said it something tightened inside of her. She attributed it to after effects of her pregnancy and ignored it, glancing back at Piper, her expression clear.
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:49 pm
Did she have to say things like that? Personally it was hard to Piper to hear. Very hard. This was one of those moments where she couldn't even pretend to be a pale skinned drow, she was just little pale skinned surface elf Piper. Wow, her morals and perceptions were taking a beating today weren't they? Indeed they were. "My father used to tell me...that drow only hated each other because they never gave each other a chance...they weren't born that way, they were made that way." That was all she could add to that little thing Zahara had brought up. Good gods, this felt like torture to an extent...and she was getting nauseous from being upset to boot.
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