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Raquel was completely awestruck by the beauty tat surrounded them in their, quite literally, little corner of paradise. It seemed that the Arran's had an arranged house for any non Arran Visitors. That is, judging by the size and furnishings withing. it was a picture perfect tropical bungalow. There were a few bedrooms, hard to tell how many from the little 'living room' like area they were in. It was all primarily bamboo with a few rare things like glass on one or two smaller windows. Otherwise it was mostly open, without taking away from the quiet privacy. The thing that caught Raquel's eye, besides the hanging gauze like material that draped various areas from the ceiling ,was the view. There was a large porch on one end, where a large hammock for two sat, with a breath taking view of the ocean. What interested her more was a small ladder leading up to the roof of the large structure, where in her mind, seemed like a perfect place to star gaze. "It's....wow...." Raquel breathed, almost afraid to take a step inside the lavish accommodations.

Richard was also impressed with the place they were given to stay. On his last visit, he had stayed in a small hut with four other Arran's. "They must of built this place after Enty destroyed it all..." He smirked. Enty, who had followed them begrudgingly, hit him in the knee, though he wouldn't admit how nice ti was either.

Richard smiled. He had sort of hoped to have a chance to fall asleep next to Lorey once more, but didn't say anything directly about it for fear she'd find him a bit cheeky. "How about I tuck you in?" he smiled a bit wider, hoping he would t least be allowed to do that much. Sometimes he felt like he smothered Lorey and wanted to avoid causing her any annoyance or awkwardness at all...he just loved her so much it was hard not to be with her.

Raquel nodded to Damian, not really sure of what she wanted to do. "I think I'd like to just look around myself." she said with a small smile, though never let her hand leave Damian's. "Um...D-do you want to check out the view?" She asked, a little nervously, hoping to get some alone time with him before too long.

Richard shot Damian a look from behind Raquel mouthing: "Be careful" with a stern stare to match.

Richard sighed but focused his attention on Lorey. "Of course..." He smiled, leading her off to one of the bedrooms to help her get settled in nicely.


Raquel took his arm, though noticed a small change in the air, as well as him. "You're tense...What's wrong?" She asked, heading towards the little extended porch that looked almsot like a separate gazebo off the house. She wanted to get a look at these beautiful stars once more before turning in, though if she could get some time with Damian at the same time, it was well worth it to her.

Richard cocked an eyebrow, letting himself inside the little tent himself, taking a seat on the edge of the bed. He looked rather silly, the gauziness falling over and around his face. but he did his best to focus on her. "What do you mean?" He asked shaking his head. "I'm happier than I've been in a long time...what could be wrong?" He leaned forward to kiss her gently.


Raquel furrowed her brow. She took his slender, pale face in her dainty hands, making him look at her. She said nothing but searched his silver pools for eyes, as if trying to see straight into his heart. "Damian..." She said softly. She frowned slightly, letting her eyes and hands drop. "You don't trust me either...do you?" She said, a bit solemnly as she walked past him, hugging her arms as she looked out over the jungle and ocean view herself.

Richard smiled easily, stroking her hair. He sudden;y felt a little off. Though Lorey was wonderful for caring. "I'm fine love...Just...need to think it over you know?" He answered honestly. He hadn't really had a moment of peace to himself to even wrap his mind around all of this yet.

"Oh.." Raquel's eyebrows raised. She had thought he still didnt trust her as a person...but it was really himself he wasnt sure about. She didn't really know what to say as a slight cool night breeze picked up. She swallowed a little, keeping her back turned. She turned her head slightly, furrowing her brow. "I'm....i'm sorry...I guess it's tools of the trade you know?" she tried to joke but it came out disgusting to her. "...I'll stop." She added, angry at herself all of a sudden. She began picking at the various braids in her hair, untieing them, letting them unravel around her face and other upbraided hair. She even took out some of the flowers as she just sat in silence, letting the wind carry them off into the horizon.

Richard held her hand for a long time, just sitting in the silence, taking in her words. After what felt like several minutes of just watching her angelic form sleep, he gingerly pulled his hand away, and covered her up with a light blanket. With a light kiss ot the forehead, he found himself wandering out to the small decking outside of her room. In the brisk moonlight, he found himself thinking deeper and deeper into their situation. After his thoughts got to a certain point, he unconsciously fished into his pockets, pulling out a pack of his Cigs. He lit one up, finding that he was strangely tense all over, a worried expression on his face. It bothered him for a slight moment that he was smoking unconsciously now, but ignore that fact as he inhaled the poisonous but soothing smoke.

"No!" She said quietly but firmly, turning quickly to look at him with wide, pleading eyes. "Please don't leave me..." She said softly. She knew he only meant the room, but her words held a deeper concern. She diverted her eyes, still fiddling with a lock of her hair. "You're all I have...quite literally..." She said, furrowing her brow once more as she studied a spot on the floor near them.

She went from a confused look, to a teary smile. Her smile turned to laughter as her eyes watered and a few tears escaped. She pulled him to his feet, sinking into him, and wrapping her arms around him. "Don't let go...." Was all she could ask of him. He had done so much for her, and she was just so confused. Right now...things just seemed so awkward. It was as if they had gotten to a point with each other where they had to ask "What next? What now? Where do we go from here?" To which she had no answer to any of those... She wished Damian did, but she knew he was as at a loss as she was.