Dissent V.3 (1 x 1)

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Zess smiled coyly and allowed Dek his tender touch. "Well perhaps not when you want it out, but who knows what kind of trouble youll get into to make me want to leave a mark." She gently ran her nails across his chest in a subtle threat. "Me jealous?" She feigned innocence before nodding slightly in understanding.

Felsii didnt seem to be bothered at all by Falriens words. "I see... Perhaps I will surprise you. J do what I think is right though often times I believe people smarter than their actions. To rectify their mistakes its sometimes better to use force than to coddle."

Avian glanced to the two that spoke. His voice was soft as he muttered, "Dont let my punishment be easy. It is fully deserved to recieve the worst of what your laws give."

Viltier nodded as Adiira explained. He glanced to her and the child she carried in her arms. His gaze then silently turned to the elemental.

"It can be trying but then theres always the bonus of telling someone off without them understanding as well" Eviina replied with a smirk.

The cub shrieked again as the water was poured on her and she began shaking the water off repeatedly.

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"Mmm as long as you're the one leaving it I wouldn't mind another" Dek whispered into her ear with a sultry smile. His muscles jerked and shivered unintentionally as Zess ran her nails over his chest causing him to groan, "I hate to say it Cap'n, but right now I'd rather take the punishment than leave you. The loft is looking more and more comfortable by the second".

Fal'rien nodded in understanding, "I can only hope this surprise is to our liking and I know you do, dear. It's what makes me so proud to call you family". She glanced down a ways as they approached the entrance to the great hall then flicked her golden eyes towards Avian, "Then you're in luck, the time for judgement is upon us".

Mirembe remained sleepy as she rested her head on Ad'iira's shoulder. She whispered a quiet question to the woman and she smiled as she answered the question of the mysterious man across from them.

Arwyn smiled lightly as she watched Ad'iira and Mirembe ntil her attention snapped toward the opened doors as voices were heard from the hall outside, "Here they come". She too shifted her gaze to watch Ayrian, a glimmer of hope flashing behind her dim yellow eyes.

"Oh those are always the best! Especially when they look at you like they're crazy and you can just smile pleasantly back at them"! Rin agreed as she took a step back to avoid the spray of water, though it'd do little to help concidering her clothes were already drenched from the shoulders to her stomach from the thrashing cub.

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Zess chuckled in an almost sinister way. "Well if youd enjoy it then it wouldnt be much of a punishment now would it?" She puased as shivered and looked up at him once again. "Now you and I both know why we cant do that. If anyone saw us then we'd both be in a lot of trouble. It's bad enough that your friend there nearly spotted us, or if he did he at least hasnt said anything."

"Then we will have to wait and see." Felsii replied. She didnt appear to have even listened to Avians words. She paused outside of the door to the great hall. "This can go one of two ways. I sentence you now, or we wait until after you have seen Ayrian. It will not change my decision either way."

Avian looked to Falrien finally and nodded in understanding. His gaze turned to Felsii as she spoke once more.

Viltier shifted on his feet as the motion outside was mentioned. He cocked his head slightly as if to try and hear any conversation the trio was having.

"Exactly so." Eviina agreed with another devious smile. She didnt even try to deflect the water as it hit her. She sighed lightly before giving the cub and Ashaii the go ahead. As soon as the cub clawed her way out of the tub she wrapped her in a towel and began drying her.

The cub shivered almost violently as she was finally allowed out of the tub. She didnt fight as she was toweled off and scampered away with the towel on her back once Eviina let her.

Ashaii jumped into the tub as soon as he was given the ok, and half pushed the cub out of the tub as he began soaking his fur happily with a deep purr.

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"I'll put on a show for everyone to make them believe it's punishment" Dek retorted. A devious grin spread across the first mates lips before he twisted Zess and pulled her against him with arms wrapped around her waist so he could rest his chin on her shoulder as she faced away from him. He grumbled into the crook of her neck though it sounded more like a mixture of forlorn contempt and a flirtatious hum, "And to think he interrupted us and I tried to defend the b******". He sighed and held her a little closer, "Do I at least get what was promised to me"?

Fal'rien was hesitant to stop though she nonetheless did when Felsii turned to speak to Avian. She glanced between the two looking slightly anxious as their destination was within reach. "If I may be so bold, perhaps it's best to allow him through first? I'd hate to have Ayrian be so morose for any longer".

Mirembe was fighting sleep, her blue eyes half covered by drooping lids. She yawned and wrapped her arms around Ad'iira's neck a little tighter, "When is Mr. Sassin coming? Him and Mrs. Booboo and Mrs. Purple don't walk that slow".

Ad'iira chuckled lightly and patted Mimi's back as she too watched the door, "Patience, Mimi. They're coming, just wait a little longer".

"They need to pick up their feet if you ask me" Arwyn muttered as she hugged herself with one arm while the other held her hand to her mouth. She was pacing and had started to bite her nails in anticipation, about ready to charge out and pull the three into the room by their ears if she had to.

Rin wrung the excess water out of her shirt and wiped the droplets from her arms and hair as she watched Eviina towel off the cub. She giggled as she slunk away dragging the towel and squeaked in surprise as Ashaii dove into the water happily. "At least the hardset part is over with" She sighed in relief and leaned against the tub listening to the tigers purring and recounting the memories it brought up.

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"Dont over act or theyll all know its fake." Zess replied with a hum. She laughed lightly as he pulled and twisted her. She leaned back against him and reached back to place a gentle hand on his cheek. "Now whos the one getting all worked up? It may not be jealousy but its close enough." She paused for a long moment before smirking. She gentle squeezed Deks arms with her free hand as he pulled her closer. Her voice held obvious amusement and an alluring tone, "That depends... How badly would you pout if I said no?"

Felsii looked to Falrien and gave a nod. Without another word she moved into the great hall. Her gaze drifted over the others though she chose to remain near the door, folding her arms across her chest.

Avian nodded in understanding as Falrien spoke. He followed Felsii in, just infront of Falrien. He paused when he saw the others, his eyes showing uncertanty. His gaze quickly fell to Ayrian though, and his heart broke at the sight of the silent girl.

Viltier had chuckled lightly at Arwyns impatience. He had remained in his spot, though his gaze darkened ever so slightly at the appearance of the missing assassin.

Ayrian remained as she was though her eyes did widen slightly at the appearance of her father.

Eviina chuckled and nodded. "Yes, but you may be underestimating how hard it will be to get him out of the water." She motioned to Ashaii. She quickly picked up on Rins slight change.

Ashaii continued to purr and would duck his head under the water for a few seconds at a time.

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"Me? Over act? Perish the thought, my treasure, a pirate is always a master of deceit" Dek huffed dramatically before going deep into thought as Zess posed her question. He leaned more readily onto her, smiling as she caressed his cheek, before becoming gradually more depressed at thought and choked on his emotions, "I-...don't know. I wouldn't be whole knowing my affections had been spurned by someone as perfect and beautiful as the ocean herself". He sighed dolefully and closed his eyes, savoring her touch.

Fal'rien was one step behind Avian, not allowing him the luxury of an easy escape should he refuse to move. She relaxed conciderably when they all turned into the great hall to greet the small audience of her mother,Viltier, and the others that had accompanied them. She watched the father and expectantly, in wait for one to react.

Arwyn looked annoyed almost, but not at the sudden appearance of the assassin. No, she was much more irritated with the awkward silence that loomed around them as the others came into the room. She watched Ayrian with a gentle gaze wondering if the child was suddenly in shock as she noted her slight change.

"If push comes to shove we can just drain the water and let him figure out the rest" Rin chuckled as she brought her knees up to rest her arms on. She chuckled at the tiger, the fire in her eyes dimmed after their chore had been completed. She her worries had started to plague her mind once again after the short distraction, "How long does he usually take"?

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"And here I thought it was the assassins that were supposed to be the masters of deciet." Zess replied with a chuckle. She listened to Deks words with a slight role of her eyes. She crooned softly to him, "Ooohhh, you poor baby." She released him before twisting in his hold to face him. Her hands gently cupped his cheeks before she gave him the kiss he desired.

Avian slowly took a few steps forward. His voice was very soft and almost coaxing when he spoke, "Ayrian?" What happened next he wouldnt have guessed, but his daughter flung herself from the chair, leapt towards him with speed he had only seen her manage once before. Catching her in his arms as she lept, he collapsed to the floor, sitting on his legs as Ayrian wept into his shirt and muttered words he coulnt understand through her tears.

Felsii kept her arms firmly across her chest. She watched the pair stoically, not letting on any emotions within her. Her mind flicked to memories long ago, but she quickly swept them away unable to deal with what they wrought.

"That may work as well, though youll have a moody tiger on your hands." Eviina replied with a light laugh. She frowned internally seeing Rins turmoil in her eyes. She shrugged lightly. "It depends on how long we let him sit." She moved towards the tub and began rinsing Ashaiis fur, much to the tigers delight. She didnt add any soap seeing as though he didnt need an actual bath.

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Dek loosened his grip slightly, the truth to his own words still hung heavily on his conflicted mind as he watched Zess turn toward him. He smirked lightly as she cooed to him and all other thoughts immediately disappeared when her lips met his. He growled approvingly and hugged her close once again, spinning her in a circle and sweeping her off her feet. He set her down gently and sighed when he finally broke their kiss, "I suppose that'll hold me for one more shift. If a pirate ain't a master of deceit then one thing is for certain. They're greedy when it comes to something they want".

Arwyn visibly relaxed as the tension snapped at the sound of the daughters tears. She rubbed a hand to the side of her face with an exhausted sigh and stood from the table, "That's all I wanted to see. Thank you again for waiting with us, Viltier. I will leave you to do as you please but right now I must see to my husband". She patted Ad'iira's arm on the way by and passed the emotional pair without a second glance to quietly speak with her daughter before vanishing into the hall.

Fal'rien had both hands folded and held up to her lips with a happy smile as father and daughter were reunited at last. She dropped her hands and pursed her lips with a light chuckle, coming over to stand beside Felsii.

Ad'iira was trying her hardest not to cry as she smiled at the reunion. She shifted Mirembe on her hip and wiped at her eyes with a soft chuckle when Arwyn passed by.

Mirembe watched the two with a smile though her gaze still contained a hint of confusion as to why some of the others had started to cry. Wasn't this a happy occasion after all? She giggled and snuggled closer to Ad'iira, watching the events thru a veil of her curly brown locks.

Cineal lifted his head with a start as Ayrian bolted from her seat and sniffed at the familiar stranger that came to hold her close as she tackled him. He remained as he was, relaxed on the stone floor.

Rin snorted as she snickered and tried to hold in her laughter, "If I had an issue with moody tigers I wouldn't have married one". She switched to sit on her legs and watched Ashaii with a small smile over the side of the tub, "He's such a big mush".

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Zess arms moved to wrap around Deks shoulders as he lifted her and spun. Her grip relaxed and her hands slipped down to rest on his chest as their kiss was broken. She smiled coyly up at him. "Now that sounds more like a pirate." She slowly took a step away from, her gaze never leaving him as she did so.

Viltier gave a nod to Arwyn in response. "Of course milady. I must go see to my daughter as well." He too headed for the door to go to Niannas room.

Felsiis gaze flicked to Falrien as the older woman came to stand near her. She remained silent though there almost seemed to be a flicker of emotional turmoil in her eyes.

Avian mumbled soft reassurances to Ayrian, though he never once spoke of not leaving. He had vowed to himself never to make a promise to Ayrian he couldnt keep and at the moment he wasnt sure hed even live to wake the next morning.

Ayrian slowly stopped her tears though she still clung tightly to her father not willing to let him go.

"He wasnt a tiger when you married him though." Eviina pointed out with a soft chuckle. She nodded as she continued to let Ashaii play. " yes he is but hes also so very loyal."

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Dek watched Zess with a defeated gaze, though his humble smile said otherwise as he sighed with a shake of his head. He turned to leave, his steps becoming slower as he neared the barn door, and glanced over his sholder with an alluring and heart melting gaze."Until next time, Cap'n" He managed to call to her in a melodious croon before turning to disappear into one of the palace walls many lookout posts.

Fal'rien didn't look to Felsii as she continued to watch the pair infront of her, but that didn't mean that she failed to sense the faint uncertainty that the queen felt inside. She cleared her throat and shifted lightly, speaking in a soft tone, "Avian? May we proceed"?

Ad'iira shifted and gently sat Mirembe down next to Cineal on the soft bed of moss he had made around him. She plucked a flower and leaned against the stags shoulder to examine it, her thoughts wandering to the boys before her attention returned to her mother in law as she spoke.

"No but he managed to turn himself into a tiger and I'm still married to him now so that should at least say something, right"? Rin smirked, "I have experience with one at least". She grinned and ran her fingers through the tigers now drenched fur, "An amazing quality that no one will ever be able to take from him".