Dissent V.3 (1 x 1)

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Saviina blushed slightly at Quails words. 'I certainly hope thats true someday. Perhaps, but I wish hed actually listen for once, and Ill try not to. Alright, Quail, if you ever want some sound advice on getting closer to my brother just let me know. I have all of his secrets, even the ones he thinks I dont know about, the only exception being his sketch book.' She adopted a somewhat sly smile.

Cali huffed in response to Aurelius. "Thats none of your - business! And Im sure you do, perv. Dont think for a moment that Ill let you take advantage of her. Others far more slick than you have tried, and they all got real close with my and my fathers scythes!" He stood, his blush renewing as Aurelius hit the nail on the head. "So what if it is? Its not like that information is useful to you."

Livana chuckled as she listened to the family. She caught Vivekas looks towards Hrolleif a few times as she worked, by said nothing of it. It wasnt more than a few more moments before she had finished with the girls hand. "Well it will take a few days for your hand to heal completely, as for your cold. I cant be certain on how long the fever will persist, and I want you to stay in bed as much as possible until its gone, but once it breaks you should be good as new. You might have a cough and runny nose for a few days afterwards... I will need to go mix a remedy for you, other than that you need to drink water and get rest." She smiled softly at her patient and waited to make sure she had been understood.

Sigi stepped forward towards the group of females. "If I may, Id be more than happy to keep Viveka company during her illness, to help make sure she has everything she needs and that she doesnt do too much." He smiled innocently and ginuenly at them.

"I wasnt aware wed stay the whole night, Priiya." Hrolleif practically hissed as he whispered back to his sister. His ear twitched slightly and he glared past Priiya to Sigi. "..." He huffed slightly. "That thing? No it just wants to bite me again." He held out his injured hand to Priiya to show her what he meant.

The pika squeaked again before it jumped from Hrolleifs head to the floor. Shaking itself off and scurrying away as if it had something to do.

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Quail suddenly perked up once he read her note and a mischievous glint entered his peachy gaze as he delicately balanced his chin in one hand, "Secrets? My, my, my I didn't think our gleaming commander had those sorts of things tucked away. I may have to come visit one afternoon for you and I to get more acquainted, honey. It sounds like you'd be a golden fun time...or if you have the time now"?

"I'm not a perv"! Aurelius shot back with a scowl, "As for your snide remark, I'm afraid you'll find me an awful lot harder to chase off because I'm not slick. I'm the furthest thing actually, because I care about her. I've got some gods given sense and a sword unlike those other idiots, and I know how to use both". He snorted at Caliciian even as a grin tugged at the corner of his mouth, "Sure it does. I can watch you turned red at the mention of him or better yet if you keep treating Saviina like a hapless child I'll just tell the whole - castle everything"!

"Thank you, Livana. You put a worried mothers mind at ease," Jagerin breathed a sigh of relief once she was told her daughter would recover quickly and looked to Sigi as well when the young male stepped forward, "That's a very generous offer of you to make, Sigmund. I see no harm in it, and I'm sure Viv won't mind her friends sticking around to chat". Her yellow gaze drifted over to Priiya, Hrolleif, and Seb as well saying they were also included in her invitation to stay.

Hilde looked up from the braid she was working on and stared down the young male with the same intensity as Hrolleif. She huffed her irritation before gently setting her niece on the bed again and tucking the pillows around her head, "Livana said she needs rest and that means no distractions. Food, sleep, and minimum visits I say".

Viveka flexed her hand, feeling the bandages as they shifted with her movement. "That shouldn't be too much of a problem. I wasn't planning on leaving my bed for a few days anyway. Thank you, Livana". She wrapped the blankets more tightly around her shoulders when a shiver suddenly wracked her body, but she still kept her grateful smile until Sigi spoke up. She looked between him, her mother, and her aunt for an answer. Even though internally she was touched by his offer, she dreaded having to prolong her separation from Hrolleif for even a second over what she had hoped would be a short meeting with the healer. She glanced at Leif with a faint look of sorrow before she hid it away again behind her illness.

Priiya flinched slightly and let the subject drop, not wanting to irritate her brother any more than he already was, "I know why you're worried, Leif. It won't happen to her". Her smile vanished as she took his hand and gingerly examined it, "This isn't too bad. I've seen you with worse... Where's it going"? She let go of his hand to watch the small ball of fluff navigate the floor.

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'Oh he has many secrets, he just doesnt let people know he has them.' Saviina quickly replied with a smirk. 'Why cant it be both? Im certain there is more than enough to last several days, wether it be his secret crushes, childhood misadventures, or ways to catch him off guard... Speaking of, if you ever want to make him blush there is a very easy way to do it. All you have to do is blow gently into his left ear. He may be deaf on that side but hes also very sensitive. If you manage to sneak up on him and do it he might even scream.' She gave Quail an innocent look as she handed him the journal to read once more.

Calis expression turned stern as Aurelius argued back to him. "I wont believe it until you prove it." He growled and threw a quick suckerpunch at Aurelius' jaw. "Dont you -dare! I protect my sister with everything I can! You have no clue the kind of things weve gone through, and she doesnt even know some of the things Ive been protecting her from! I intend to keep it that way even if it makes me the bad guy."

Livana gave Jagerin a nod and gentle smile. "Good, and anytime Viveka, though I hope youre more careful next time so I womt be needed." Her eyes flicked to Sigi for a moment as he spoke before she looked to Hilde. "The laughter friends bring can be just as rejuvenating as a good nights sleep. I think it should be Vivekas choice as to which she needs the most right now."

"Thank you Ms. Jagerin." Sigi replied with a smile and slight bow to the older female. His eyes flickered slightly as her gaze had gone to the others in the room but he quickly hid it again. He shifted on his feet as he thought he felt something on his leg, looking down when the feeling continued and moved up. He let out a high pitched, girly shriek as he spotted the small rodent that had begun climbing up his leg and worked its way into his shirt. He fell back onto the floor as he yelled, "get it off! Getitoffgetitoffgetitoff!"

Hrolleif had caught Vivekas look and gave her a slight smile in a show of understanding. He sighed as Priiya flinched and didnt meet her gaze as she tried to say things would be fine. He nodded and watched the Pika as it scurried away. "No, but it hurt at the time... How should I know?" His blank expression turned to a smirk as he watched the stowaway climb up Sigi leg, his s m ile only growing as the man shrieked. He was unable to stop himself from laughing at Sigi 'defeat' as he stood and smoothly walked past Priiya to look down at the panicked male. He grabbed him by the shirt and lifted him, holding him up as the rodent climbed out and back onto him, quickly hiding in the fur around his neck. He released Sigi just as quickly. "You have no issue staring down someone who could kill you, yet you are terrified by small mostly harmless rodents?" He smirked and ignored Sigis glare as he returned to his 'assigned seat'.

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"Saviina dear, you are a wealth of information! I'll have to try that little ditty the next time I see him, just to make sure you're telling the truth of course" Quail was delighted at the prospect of meeting Cali again, and his smile was slightly more teasing as he finished his sentence. He looked to the door as there was a cacophony of yelling somewhere further down the hall and he gasped. "Oh dear, sounds like your brother caught your man. He may need a helping hand, honey. Go on ahead, I'll catch up with you later" He smiled warmly at Saviina before picking up another strawberry.

Aurelius took the blow full force, not even attempting to dodge it as his head jerked to one side, "You don't think I know what it means to protect my family"? He turned back with a fresh trail of blood down his chin from a busted lip, but that didn't matter as he zeroed in on Caliciian. He grabbed the commanders arm and twisted it behind his back, his other hand coming to seize the man by the back of the neck as he drove him against the wall with great force, "Fine. Here's some of your proof. I'm not going to fight you, Caliciian. Not if it'll upset Saviina".

"Of course, but Hilde does have a point everyone. If Viv needs her sleep I must insist you all let her have her rest for at least a little while," Jagerin warned with a bit of seriousness. She got to her feet again, about to question her daughter, when the young males antics caught her attention and she covered her mouth trying to hide her amusement at the two.

Hilde didn't argue with the shaman and nodded curtly with a heaved sigh as her gaze trailed over the others before coming to rest on her niece, "Well, kid? What's it going to be"? Her attention wasn't there for long as she half stood from the bed, ears forward and on alert as she watched the male squirm with a wicked grin, "Funny. I don't see anything, pipsqueak". She watched Hrolleif cautiously before revealing a faint smirk at the males words.

Viveka looked between everyone a second time before her eyes widened as Sigi began his feverish fit. She leaned up on one elbow with what little strength she had left to watch him before flopping back down as Hrolleif stood him up again. A flicker of fear made her heart freeze momentarily, not sure of what her newfound partner would do to the young male. She let out a roar of laughter when she spotted the Pika which quickly turned into a chorus of coughs as she wiped at her eyes with one hand and covered her mouth, "I-I think I'd better catch up on s-some rest. B-Before you leave, though. Hrolleif? Can I see that little thing again"??

Priiya couldn't hold back her laughter but tried to at least muffle it behind her hand as she watched Sigi buckle and writhe on the floor. She knew she shouldn't take this much pleasure in another's suffering, but after the way he treated her brother she was not going to apologize for the instantaneous karma. She smiled at her brother and ruffled the fur on his head when he came to sit again, "Maybe he's more ally than alibi".

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Saviina chuckled softly at Quails words, giving him a nod as he said hed try her suggestion. She glanced to the hall as he did, looking back to him as he spoke. 'alright, and thank you. Be sure to come visit whenever you get the chance, and it was nice meeting you Quail.' She gave him a wave before hurrying away to go in search of her brother and boyfriend.

Cali wasnt prepared as Aurelius suddenly fought back, and pinned him against the wall. He let out a gasp and hiss as he made contact with the wall. He growled again as he tried to escape the hold. "None of this proves anything to me Aurelius! As far as Im concerned I will never trust you or anyone with my sister. I promised to protect her and thats exactly what Ill do even if she hates me for it or it kills me." He stopped struggling as he glared at Aurelius over his shoulder. "Do what you will, but the moment you hurt her... Ill become what I hate, just to see you dead. Nothing will change that."

Livana sighed and shook her head at the two males, though she did hold a smile. She headed for the door, "come Sigmund, we need to discuss your behavior earlier." She paused in the doorway and looked back to Viveka. "I shall bring you your medicine at lunch time, Viveka. Try to get some rest by then."

Sigi glanced to the others as they laughed at him, before looking to the floor folding his arms with a scowl. He looked to Viveka as she requested for everyone except for Hrolleif to leave. "But-" his voice was cut off as Livana called for him to follow. He let out a soft whine but did as he was told and followed their shaman out and down the hall.

Seb had silently snickered at the chaos, and was smirking at Priiya as she tried to hide her own laughter. He gently took his hand in hers and tugged her softly with a motion to the door. He gave Viveka a wave goodbye.

Hrolleif paused and his attention shot towards Viveka as she began coughing again, his ears alert and eyes showing concern. He smirked slightly at his sister. "Maybe so..." He gave a nod in answer to Vivekas request, standing once more and heading towards her bedside, not hesitating as he passed Hilde, though he did glance in her direction. He carefully pulled the pika out of his mane, much to the little rodents dismay as it protested with loud squeaks, and offered it to Viveka.

[ScarletFang]

"And you as well, honey," Quail waved back to Saviina with another friendly smile as she darted from the kitchens before sinking his teeth into the strawberry with a thoughtful hum.

Aurelius held fast as Caliciian began to struggle, and his eyes narrowed as the commander directed his rage toward him before scowling, "That's not protection! That's imprisonment"! He let up just enough to throw the man aside with a heated glare, "Go ahead! I'm not afraid of you and it's not just me you'd be killing. You'll be leaving a brother orphaned and your own sister with another scar on her heart because you won't let her find love"! He didn't advance further as he stood across from Caliciian, watching him with a glazed stare.

Jagerin was the second to leave just behind Livana and Sigi, pulling her sister by the arm as she tried to coax her toward the door. She waved to her daughter and Hrolleif before exiting the room as well, bound for the training grounds.

Hilde's gaze never left Hrolleif as she passed him, her mane still somewhat on end as he closed the gap between himself and her niece. She snorted and pinned her ears as her sister took her by the arm and lead her out, speaking quietly in protest as they went.

Priiya smiled up to Seb and didnt hesitate to take his hand as he coerced her to leave. "Get better soon, Viv, and no more midnight adventures for a while" she whispered the last part before following her beloved out the door with a much calmer air.

"Thank you, Livana, and I will Priiya" Viveka waved to the others as they all departed, giving her family and friends a reassuring smile before turning her attention back to Hrolleif once they were alone. She gently took the Pika from his hands and scratched it's head and belly with a wide grin, "You're a tricky little bugger. We should keep you around". She looked back up to Leif with a faint pink blush before setting the small rodent on the blanket beside her and opening her arms toward him, "Is it too soon to say I missed you"?

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Caliciian braced himself against the wall as Aurelius threw him. He remained heavily leaning there as he glared at the man, any signs of his previous fluster gone now. He curled his lip with a deep growl. "You know nothing about me or my sister, Aurelius! You don't know the promises I made to our parents, the past we've shared, how we depend on one another! You have no right to judge my actions or to call what I do for my sister that! If she wants to leave she can! I-" He jolted as he suddenly felt a gentle hand on his shoulder, his head quickly turning to look at who had come up from behind him. He fell back to be fully supported by the wall as he met his sisters gentle gaze. With a deep breath that he let out shakily he lifted his hands to sign as he spoke in a calmer manner. "I don't care if youre afraid of me or not, Aurelius. Quite frankly I don't care about you or your brother. Saviina is the only family I have left, the only person that I love, and I will do anything to make sure shes safe. People are cruel b*******, Aurelius. Its for that reason I don't trust you, and never will, but if she truly wants to be with you I wont stop her... That doesn't mean I like you or approve of you, and warning still stands though..."

Saviina had appeared in the hall as Caliciian began yelling back at Aurelius. She had paused to watch the two for a few moments before approaching and placing her hand on her brothers shoulder. She watched him as he spoke and signed, concern in her eyes as he continued. Her gaze went to Aurelius and she appeared to be looking him over for any major injuries.

Seb looked down at Priiya once they were out in the hall. His eyes held a slightly smug look to them as if saying he had been right about his earlier suggestion.

Hrolleif gave Jagerin a respectful nod as she waved, but made no eye contact with Hilde. He listened for the sound of the door closing before letting his entire demeanor fully relax. He smiled at Viveka as she played with the pika. A hummed chuckle sounded from him at her words, "Well if it wants to stay I don't see any harm in it..." His ears perked towards her as he noted her blush, and grinned. He wasted no time in complying to her request, carefully joining her and wrapping his arms around her snuggly. "Arent you supposed to be teaching me about if that's ok or not?" His tone was light and slightly teasing.

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"That's not what I heard a few moments ago! As for the ******* portion, I whole heartedly agree! But you wouldn't know or care why I agree with you, because you've proven your own point. You won't stop her, but you'll stop me from loving her by stabbing me in the back," Aurelius shot back with his own sort of growl. His breathe caught in his throat when he realized Saviina had joined them and he quickly wiped away the blood still present on his chin, averting his gaze as he did so.

Priiya tried to hide her smile with a short huff before gently pushing Seb to the side, "Ok, alright, I know that look. You were right all along, but you can't blame me for being worried"! She squeezed his hand with a tender smile.

"He'll have to make that decision on his own I guess. That or we've just introduced a major infestation into the palace," Viveka murmured before she tsked and chuckled at Hrolleif for his teasing, "Don't get used to it, pretty boy! This is just cause I'm cold and your fluffy *** makes for a good heat source". Although her words were sarcastic, her blush had deepened as she nestled in against Leif's chest looking both slightly awkward, yet content, "See? Look what you made me do.... As a general rule, people need lots of hugs and attention when theyre sick a-and I'm not exactly feeling well. Plus if someone asks for one of these it's ok to give because they wanted it in the first place... Think you can handle that"? She peaked up at him with her own teasing grin.

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Ryelin hovered in the shadows on one side of the kitchen. He was smirking as he had watched the whole encounter of Quail and Caliciian. His smirk never faded as he slowly approached from behind Quail. His daughter rested quietly against his chest, watching their surroundings as he moved. "Hmmm, quite a morning, huh?" His voice was soft, smooth and held a faint tone of teasing to it.

Saviina glanced between the two before shaking her head with a frown and a sigh. Without warning she grabbed her brother by his sensitive ear and dragged him forward, stopping him next to Aurelius. She gave him several gestures before getting him to translate what she was trying to say, 'Im ashamed at the both of you! Fighting in the palace hallways of all places... If you two absolutely have to throw punches do it in the training yard where it belongs... That being said I hope youre both alright and havent hurt each other too badly. Aurelius-' She shot her brother a look as her brother tried to refuse to translate. 'Aurelius, sweetie, next time my brother tries to confront you just walk away. Ill explain more later, but just know hes very rash and impulsive when he gets worried or drinks or is flustered and upset. Im sure he doesnt mean some of the things hes said to you. I also intend to have a candid conversation with him later. He thinks he can hide things but he really cant... Now if the two of you will at least attempt to tolerate each other we can go get breakfast. Yes?' She offered a hand to Aurelius as she finished signing, and gave him a serious yet gentle smile.

Cali yelped as his ear was yanked and squirmed as he was dragged. "Owwwowowowow! Saviina!" He rubbed his ear with a grudging yet scolded look as his sister signed to him. He shook his head in defiance, "No Im not going to- you wouldnt dare!" He had a moments argument with her before giving in and translating her words for Aurelius. He cringed as they were both scolded only to completely silence at something. "No, Im not translating that. Do you know how creepy it- oh for ***** sake! Fine!" He continued on, grimacing at the words that came out of his mouth.

Seb gave her a soft chuckle and side stepped as he was pushed. He smiled down at her with a loving gaze and gently returned her gesture.

Wolgarr was sound asleep in one of the palace gardens, unaware of the choas within the palace as he snored soundly as he lay face down in the dirt. He was in his wolven form and wore no shirt, much to the delight of his daughter who had busied herself by braiding the fur on his back, slowly making more and more small braids.

"Im sure the dragonlings and gryphon hatchlings wont mind." Holleif replied easily. He hummed playfully at her sarcasm and manged to make his thick soft fur puff out even more. He gently brushed her hair back as she buried her face against his chest. "I havent made you do anything... This is a good thing to know... You may have to remind me." His voice was soft as he spoke and he met her gaze with one most wouldnt expect from him. His eyes held a softness unlike any other and his smile was slight but pure.

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"Don't think you were sneaky hiding back there... but you're correct, I'd have never guessed I'd be stalked by the kings' prowling younger brother this morning," Quail retorted in a haughty tone before wiping the juice from his fingers, "Care to share why you delight in-"!! He had turned to give Ryelin a heavily critical glare, but it didn't land its mark as his peachy gaze lowered and softened considerably, "Oh. My. Gods. Well isn't this a surprise! The spawn of the vulture himself! You are so much cuter than your daddy! You must've taken after your momma bird"! He gushed over the infant, totally ignoring Ryelin for a second time.

Duallen walked into the kitchen with his heavily pregnant wife on his arm, the young father-to-be looking anxious as he escorted her carefully like a fragile antique whilst his wife didn't seem to notice or care for his worrying ways. He left her only to pull up a chair for her and glanced to the pair by the table, "Morning, gents. Not causing too much trouble I hope? ...Who am I kidding, if Ryelin is here there's bound to be trouble". He didn't wait for them to respond as he chased down a servant to get his wife breakfast.

Adiira gently patted her husbands hand as he hovered over her expectantly. She thanked him with a loving smile as she took great care to lean on the table and sit in the chair offered with a relieved groan, "Hello, dearest cousiin and 'vulture' prince. Having a good start to the day"? She smiled playfully before wincing as her child kicked her under the rib, "This kid is going to be the end of me, I swear...".

Aurelius immediately backed down as he was scolded by 'Saviina', shooting Caliciian a hard stare before letting it go with a heavy sigh and slouched shoulders. He tried to hide his amusement at the commander being forced into translating by his sister and suppressed a chuckled as he listened to his refusal. He smirked awkwardly as Saviina's words were translated further and cleared his throat with a stiff nod, "Aye, I'll try to be more open minded next time too. Er, um, thank you for interpreting Caliciian. It was very much creepy but appreciated". He smiled warmly at Saviina and took her hand with a nod, entwining their fingers, "Who can stay mad on an empty stomach"?

Priiya giggled as she was gently pushed and came to hug Sebastien's arm once again with a thoughtful grin before it faded slightly, "I suppose it'd be best to warn the others not to bother Viv since she's that sick. We don't want this to become a palace wide epidemic". She looked up to Seb with a gentle grin and batted her eyes at him playfully, "Oh if only there was someone who could keep me company while I spread the word".

"What?! N-No that's mean! He just helped us, you cant let him get eaten"! Viv coughed out an incredulous laugh and smacked Hrolleif lightly on the arm as she shook her head and hid her face again. She returned his playful hum with a soothing one of her own, even managing to throw in a few soft keys of a tribal song before she yawned, "You made me like you which made me blush and now look where it's gotten me. In the arms of a ferocious 'rogue' male". She giggled hoarsely and gave him a light squeeze, "Hugs are one thing you'll never forget. I'm positive". She peaked up at him before revealing her heated cheeks with a gentle smile between them, "You're awful. How am I supposed to sleep when this moment is so much better than any dream"?