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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 2, 2008 14:04:02 GMT -5
Aleron had taken me to his room, and within those walls safety had come as it always did and my tenuous sanity had returned.
Either word had been sent that I was here or Tia had just assumed so because the next day she sent me word the both Gil and To-Biko had passed away during the night and that Castcata was near death as well. Also, she had sent me a letter that had arrived. It was from the Duchesse de Mereliot. I cracked the seal and read the short note as I sat crossed legged on Aleron’s bed. My brow furrowed, wondering what she wished to speak about and waiting for Aleron to come back so I could show him.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 2, 2008 14:09:58 GMT -5
I'd just finished the small amount of work I'd had for the day- with the illness every aspect of business was slow- and walked to my room, where Riva was staying. It made me smile widely just to know she was there waiting for me. "Good afternoon, beloved," I told her with a smile, moving to sit beside her and noticing missives in her hand. "What's this?"
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 2, 2008 15:10:20 GMT -5
“A letter from the Duchesse Mereliot,” I said, holding it out so he could read it. “Tia sent it over when she sent word from the house.”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 2, 2008 15:13:41 GMT -5
Taking the letter gently I wrapped my other arm around her shoulder as I read, hugging her close. "And what's the word from your House?" I asked when I was done.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 2, 2008 17:06:46 GMT -5
“Gil and To-biko died last night,” I said softly, barely able to say it aloud. “Cascata will go soon too it looks like. They are all going to be dead.”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 2, 2008 23:04:54 GMT -5
"I'm so sorry," I told her, then kissed her temple. "Do you want to go home, or will it still hurt too much?"
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 3, 2008 12:11:53 GMT -5
“I need to get Daisy,” I told him. “I have to go back.”
I looked at the letter again. “What do you think she wants to talk about?”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 3, 2008 13:40:33 GMT -5
"Do you want to go now? I'll go with you," I told her with a small smile. "And it's my experience that people find it easy to relay good news in letters, but not bad news. If that's true in this case, I don't know."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 3, 2008 18:13:50 GMT -5
“Then yes, let’s go now while I am almost numb with all the bad news,” I answered. “Then we can pick up Daisy.”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 3, 2008 19:45:44 GMT -5
"Alright," I agreed, then kissed her lightly and stood up to change into a shirt that at least wasn't wrinkled.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 3, 2008 20:11:01 GMT -5
I watched him, taking a moment to just enjoy the sight of him half-naked.
“I should probably change or at least clean up or something,” I said, looking down at the same dress I’d been wearing yesterday and knowing I likely looked like offal.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 3, 2008 20:13:54 GMT -5
"Here," I said, pulling out my own shirt and then a gown of mauve I'd found and thought she'd like for simply wearing for visiting. "Will this work? We can always take a bath as well."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 3, 2008 20:18:43 GMT -5
I looked up and tears welled in my eyes. The fact that he had a dress here for me hit me as so sweet, so thoughtful, and such a sign of his love and caring for me that I couldn’t speak for a moment.
“Thank you,” I said, my voice shaky and I wiped at my eyes.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 3, 2008 20:22:20 GMT -5
"You're welcome," I told her, then sat back down and hugged her again- the idea of her becoming so emotional over something was very sweet, but it also made me wonder if she still had a good deal of grief fighting to get out.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 3, 2008 20:24:15 GMT -5
I buried my face in his neck for a moment and gathered myself as I borrowed some of his strength.
“I think I’ll just wash up and comb my hair,” I said softly. “That should do.”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 3, 2008 20:27:14 GMT -5
Smiling slightly I gave her every ounce of myself I could before slowly letting go. "I have a comb in the side drawer, let me get it for you and I'll do your hair if you like."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 3, 2008 20:32:25 GMT -5
“Thank you,” I said, sitting back slightly. I touched my fingers to his cheek softly before he could get up and smiled tenderly. I loved him so much it made my chest ache.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 3, 2008 20:37:42 GMT -5
With a happy sigh I leaned into her touch, then rose and kissed her before moving to get the comb I'd spoken of.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 3, 2008 20:39:03 GMT -5
I stripped off my dress and lay it aside before going to the basin in the corner and washing up quickly.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 3, 2008 20:42:45 GMT -5
Smiling more widely I watched her, then pushed aside my desires and came closer to her. "Mind sharing?" I teased, reaching for another rag.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 3, 2008 20:47:42 GMT -5
"Never, with you," I said, smiling at him and moving to the side slightly to give him more room.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 4, 2008 13:20:56 GMT -5
"Thank you," I replied with a bit of a smirk, washing my face quickly and then flicking a bit of the water at her.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 4, 2008 14:23:50 GMT -5
I jumped with surprise when he flicked water at me and giggled. I scooped some water onto my fingers and flicked it back at him.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 5, 2008 8:06:21 GMT -5
Laughing as well I brushed the water from the spots on my shirt where it had handed and dried my face on a nearby towel, which I then offered to her.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 5, 2008 11:49:13 GMT -5
“Thank you,” I said, smiling as I took the towel and dried off. I put the towel back in place and went to look at the dress he’d gotten me more closely.
I caressed the fabric gently, feeling another swell of emotions inside me.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 5, 2008 17:46:01 GMT -5
Once I was done I set the towel over the side of the table and moved to stand by Riva again. "Do you need help with that?"
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 5, 2008 18:25:54 GMT -5
“Yes,” I answered softly, turning to face him. “But I need this first.”
I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him deeply.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 5, 2008 22:26:17 GMT -5
Prickles of pleasure ran over my skin as I kissed her back, softly stroking her cheek. "Better?" I asked after I'd slowly pulled away, lips brushing her own.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Jul 5, 2008 22:27:24 GMT -5
“Much,” I murmured, smiling against his lips. “Thank you.”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Jul 6, 2008 9:39:33 GMT -5
"And thank you," I replied with a grin of my own though I didn't move away and instead kissed her again.
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