☬-Thorn of The Rose-☬ 2x2 W/ Wolfrunner & Spiritstar3

[wolfrunner]

“Not if.”

Lucas’s correction of Akira’s statement was quick and sharp. His fingers curling reflexively around the hand that took his when she slipped her hand into it.

“We will have a public ceremony. You shall meet Father and Mother and they shall welcome you to the family, even if they are timid at first they will warm up to you when they see just how well you fit into the family. Once they get to know you. It shall be a grand affair, even the town shall not sleep for the festivities. All I ask is you allow me a little time so that I can ensure our future.”

Lucas raised the human’s hand up to his lips before placing a soft, lingering kiss on the top of it. After lowering their hands again letting them hang together-

“Regardless of what others may speak of or feel you are my wife. I shall not loose you.”

[owl0430]

"It's so funny hearing you refer to me as such. " the blonde quietly spoke with a smile before quickly elaborating so as to avoid misinterpretation. " In only the best of ways, of course. It's just that I- well, I had never imagined such a day would be more that a waking dream. "

For as much as she never admit it, the thought of such a time where he'd call her his wife had crossed her mind before. Silly little daydreams or intrusive thoughts. But that's all they had been before- what they were up until the moment he'd genuinely asked her.

But such joy that his words now had brought also wracked her heart with ache. Time. She'd only given it some thought before- but now each passing second seemed all the more important. But instead of leading her to a grand future and adventure ahead, the clock now seemed like a villainous imp just waiting to steal her away, for each moment was closer to the end of this. Their time together, time which would be cut even shorter by age. Chained and bound by the life of the mundane, she aged. Both in actual time and in appearance. Her time was waning, an hourglass destined to run out. Eventually her appearance would surpass his in age albeit his own true age. Unlike she, however, the sands of time were not caught within the glass. His was unlimited, like the expanse of an endless desert. He would not age, nor fear death from the limits of mortal flesh.

Sure, she had her...options, so to speak. Solutions. But was that something she'd truly be willing to go through with? To free herself from mortality in exchange for the consequences of immortality? To feast on the blood of the living, to watch as Haruna and Aralynn lived out their lives until all that is left is a memory?

"Worry not. I am not a woman without patience, and for you, my love- for you I'd give all the time in the world. " hopefully it would be a satisfactory answer for now. Ambiguous. A variation of a double entre de.

[wolfrunner]

"Yes but you have best get used to it, for you will be hearing it much more from this moment on. I hope you do not grow ill of hearing it. I doubt that I will ever grow such of referring to you as such. Nor will I become accustomed to hearing you call me as your love any time soon, so should I stare every so often please bring me back. I can not promise I will not."

Lucas gave Akira a sideways look with an affectionate expression before returning his gaze ahead. Yes. It would take time for even him too get used to hearing the word 'wife' leave his lips in reference to the blonde female walking with him then. If he even became accustomed to it. Still. No matter how long it took for either of them to become used to their new arrangement, it did not change the facts of said arrangement.....that he and she were now a legally wed couple. Husband and Wife. Lord and Lady. And Lucas was not going to let anybody or anything speak too otherwise, laws be damned.

"Thank you. I shall not make you wait long. In the meantime, however, let us focus our thoughts on finding gifts for those whom we have set out to find gifts for. I believe that a stand just up ahead may have a decent selection of fabrics and, if not, we can search for another which may have suitable wears."

[owl0430]

"A proper few hours? Do you mean to ask me the last time I attempted to court a kind woman?" he mused.

" 'Tis quite the question you ask. During my childhood, I don't believe there was all but one or two moments where I was able to attempt such a thing. I was too busy with my chores and responsibilities after I took over my father's role, and before then I was far too preoccupied with accompanying the young prince. It really wasn't until my new life at the manor, once I adjusted to such a life, that I was able to seriously consider my romantic future. Since then I've had some relations. I've met some kind ladies, but though our conversations were pleasant they just weren't the right one for me. We got along, but lacked that special bond.

The most recent occurrence, however, was shortly before we left for this journey. And this one? Well, so long as she shares the same interest, I feel she may be the one." his gaze was distant for a moment, as if thinking of the individual in question.

"May I ask what it was in our earlier conversation that led to this question?"

[owl0430]

The female laughed at his words, playfully nudging him with her elbow. " Well that's not such a bad thing to get used to. In fact, I welcome the change. But your expression when I first referred to you by that phrase, back at Mrs. Larissa's stall? Well worth it. It was absolutely priceless!"

A smile from the female as she then wrapped her free hand around the one holding hers. " Now come along then! To the fabrics!" her enthusiasm as she pulled him along was more than apparent. This whole trip had been the most energetic she'd felt in weeks.

" What do you think? I don't think dull colors would suit Estella well, though she could feel differently. Perhaps a nice mint? Or a sky blue may be nice as well. Then again, maybe she'd like a brighter color? There's also this magenta and emerald green with slight floral patterning."

[wolfrunner]

Aralynn giggled as her smile became a bit shy, “Was a curiosity. However, what made me think about it enough to ask had nothing to do with our previous conversation. It’s more like it had to do with your warnings earlier on the way here that made me think enough to ask. But that doesn’t mean I was going to push for an answer if you refused to say anything.” A small spark of mischievousness lit up behind her eyes then as she added as innocently as she possibly could, “But that’s not to say I wouldn’t have occasionally poked you a bit wondering why not take an opportunity every once and awhile to attempt dating if you said there was nobody. Sounds like there is no need for that though. So I will leave it all be.”

She wasn’t entirely sure, and would of course never say so out loud, but hearing that Valentine at least held an interest in someone made Aralynn happy. The matter would be dropped on her part because of that satisfaction. No more need to pry or do anything other then hope the chef the best in his endeavour. It sounded to her as though he was quite fond of this mystery women.

[owl0430]

Valentine raised an eyebrow at the female, though his face wore a calm but amused grin. "It is rather superposition
Surprising then, is it not, that you dare not question me further for the moment?"

His words were followed by laughter. " Curiousity is not a bad thing, and as such I will say this much- though you said you'd leave it be. You would quite like the soul that has caught my eye. Tis my belief the two of you could make for a great friendship, and an even greater threat to the shenanigans of Al and I ."

[wolfrunner]

“Yes. I may be the second son of the family, but I was taught how to properly run a town and estate over the years. And I do it because it is a duty as one of the family’s sons. The Reniers are one of the few Pureblood Family’s, certainly one of the even fewer First Families, to actually value humans as more then just nourishment. Luckily not only is the family one of the top five of the first ones which is enough of a value power wise, but also they control the full might of the Runemeth Army between Cockroach and myself. Given all that this place is practically a fortress sanctuary for humans here in Runemeth.”

Rigel took time out from his explanations to wrap his hands around the coffee cup the waitress had brought him. The scent of freshly brewed pure coffee a welcome scent indeed. Simple and yet rich and perfect all in the same breath. He held it in his hands for a moment before taking a sip, savouring the taste. It was bitter and strong. Just the way he liked.

“As for who is ‘Cockroach’.... ‘Tis simple. It being the name I refer to my Big Brother as.”

[wolfrunner]

Lucas didn’t bother trying to fight back, instead opting to just let Akira lead him wherever she desired. He couldn’t recall ever seeing the blonde as happy as she appeared to be now. On this trip. She was so lively and full of energy that it made the General think that perhaps more trips out of the kingdom were in order. Not with Adrian...just the two of them from time to time. Or perhaps bringing a certain Halfling with them once or twice, should Akira be okay with such an arrangement of course, would not be so bad either. The boy could do with a little adventure after being locked up in a library reading about places for at least a century.

“Now now. The fabrics will not grow legs and wonder off, no need to rush about so wildly. I have never seen you like this before.”

Upon reaching the fabric stand Lucas gave a nod of greeting to the vendor before looking back at the blonde. The blonde who was already hard at work examine the many fabrics and materials which were on display for sale.

“Hm well as a lady and you spending more time with her then I, I would imagine you could say what she would enjoy better then I. However. Should we purchase the floral emerald, perhaps a soft mint would do well for an accompanying cloak? She could dress in a soft, muted colour only to reveal a much more vibrant, extravagant colour underneath. The yellow is quite fine too.”

[Spiritstar3]

Konan Semantis- 20- Genderfluid (m)- Ember Infiltrator- Bisexual- his house- Tags: open for now

The dark haired vampire sighed and shook his head. He tried not to worry, but she was panting a lot, and he couldn't help it...He didn't know if pups could die if born too early. Was a week or so too early? Well, it was a little less than a week now. Still, he didn't know how it worked with animals.

Haruna- 18- male- Embere Heir- homosexual; Rigel is crush- Ai and Nina- kitten Dream- manor- Tags: Ai and Nina, Rigel

The dark haired boy hummed and nodded at the other male. He smiled at the little girl a moment, saying "You're welcome." He then turned back to the blonde vampire. He knew they had to do it, since they must be equivalent of the human royals. This just made him think of Aralynn...He shook his head a couple times. He then stopped himself, and tilted his head. Of course, he knew vampires needed to drink blood. The Renier brothers had been nice to them, protected them. The ones in the alley had just wanted to suck them dry...Now he knew there were nice ones, unlike those. He hummed and continued to listen to him.

He then began to rip off pieces of the sandwich and dip it in the soup. He hummed appreciatively as he ate the food.

Ai- f- 4 y- July 12- human- bi when old enough; no crush- sister Nina- wants a pet- Tags: Nina and Haruna, Rigel

The reddish brown haired little one hummed and smiled. She ate the pieces of sandwich, then turned to the tea. She took a sip, eyes going wide as she said "Yummy!" She then quieted down to continue to drink it. She hummed appreciatively just as Haruna had. She then tilted her head, asking "Why? Isn't a cockroach a gross bug?"