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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Mar 31, 2006 23:27:04 GMT -5
I walked through the streets, it felt strange to be out alone. Well, alone and with Octavier's permission. I had snuck out before but this was different. I had told him I had to go and that it had to do with my debut, he just nodded and told me to be safe.
In truth he was just happy not to have to worry about me in the House for awhile.
I looked around, realizing I was near the place I had been looking for. I had let my feet carry me where they would, knowing I would find where Aleron would be.
I found a seat on a bench outside a line of shops, not paying any attention to what they were. I knew Aleron would be by soon.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Mar 31, 2006 23:34:31 GMT -5
My side was really feeling a lot better, especially since I had a lot to get done to prepare for Jaiden's little contract. If nothing else, I at least needed a place to start looking. My limp was completely gone- it's amazing what a good night's sleep can do for you- and my eyes were cold again, letting nothing in. That probably had mostly to do with Elton's tantrum, I thought.
My steps took me by some of the smaller shops when I felt something within my chest almost- come free. It was a strange sensation and I put my hand there, feeling the stone and casting my eyes around when I saw Riva.
Walking over, I stood in front of her. "Won't you get in trouble, being out? The world is a scary place."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Mar 31, 2006 23:38:18 GMT -5
I looked up at him, that feeling that only came when he was near filling me again. I suddenly realized what that feeling was. Happiness.
"The world outside my head can not come close to being as scary as the one within," I said, smiling wryly. "You're feeling better."
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Mar 31, 2006 23:46:08 GMT -5
Nodding, I smiled again, a thing not bitter or sarcastic. "I see you were right, you didn't catch ill. Still, you should take better care of yourself, I would hate to see you in pain."
I meant that. Strange. Still, the longer I was around her, the less my brain worked in its normal ways; it was a pleasant feeling, so I let it be. I wanted to crush her to my chest; instead, I sat next to her.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Mar 31, 2006 23:50:02 GMT -5
"Then you must do the same for me," I said, lightly running my fingers across the marks still visible on his palms.
"I came here to tell you something," I told him, twining my fingers with his. "I am to make my debut."
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Mar 31, 2006 23:59:42 GMT -5
My eyes widened in shock for a moment, then closed as I tried to compose myself without looking terribly idiotic. After all, all adepts have a debut, that's part of the nature of things.
Finally I opened my eyes, strangely lit with what I would call 'silly glee' but somehow felt much different from the other side. With a gentle hand I settled her hair behind her ear, a million things running through my mind. Finally, I settled on saying, "I said I would be there, and I will. You know that. And I know you wait for me."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Apr 1, 2006 0:06:20 GMT -5
"I already told Octavier I knew who was to be my first," I said, leaning my head on his shoulder. "I told him I didn't know for certain when though. "
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Apr 1, 2006 0:13:42 GMT -5
My hands kept running through her hair almost unconsciously as I closed myself to strange, urging voices. Now, they said. Tell her now and take her! My heart pounded in my chest and helped drown them out; after that, I was able to think more clearly. My ribs wouldn't be healed for a week at least. Ten days would ensure no lasting stiffness and mean that I wasn't distracted.
"Give me ten days. That's all I ask. I will be there, ready or not." I would keep myself busy, it wouldn't be so long. I hoped. Still, I'd never been in this situation, maybe it would feel like an eternity. For once I was grateful for my work.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Apr 1, 2006 0:19:24 GMT -5
Who knew that the length of an eternity was ten days? Yet, that’s what it was.
"Ten days," I whispered.
Then I turned just enough to kiss him. The thing called happiness inside me swelled into something else I had no name for as the taste and feel of him filled me.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Apr 1, 2006 0:28:29 GMT -5
Her lips touched mine and the world stopped. There was no world, only this. There was no end or beginning- everything was, pleasure and hunger and want and need, all spiralling around this moment. My hands reached for her face, caressing as I kissed her in return until I had no breath left. Then I knew an end, and sorrow. Still, there was the future. And that was hope in my eyes, shining though.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Apr 1, 2006 0:33:22 GMT -5
"Ten days," I whispered again, my lips brushing his as they moved to form the breathless words.
I laid my hand against his chest, feeling the shape of the stone beneath his shirt.
"I'll be waiting," I said, smiling softly before standing up and preparing to go.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Apr 1, 2006 0:37:40 GMT -5
"So will I," I said, a little breathless. She stood and I could almost feel the stone in my mind settling into place, making me look at things the old way. My heart almost sobbed at it.
Grabbing her hand as she was standing I kissed the palm, looking up into her eyes. Then I let her go, knowing she would not betray me. Eyes closed, I remembered and wished it to be ten quick days.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Apr 1, 2006 0:40:20 GMT -5
Drawing this out would not make it any easier, so I left, letting myself melt into the crowd. Letting my feet take me where they may.
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