tenth rune :: frost

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

[Those patronizing Caritas this evening might find an elf sitting moodily at the bar, self-medicating with tumbler after tumbler of booze--largely scotch and rum. He's thinking about the course of his existence as it's so far gone in this place. The kiss with Vereesa. Her marriage proposal. The weird hair-petting thing with Alleria. And, of course, the kiss with Liadrin. All instances of contact that were directly influenced--forced--by the castle's whim. His already agitated expression darkens as he thinks over these events, and he grumbles, unaware of his open journal.]

Light damn this wretched place.

[A moment later, he realizes that the thing is open and speaks more directly into it.]

Some time ago, I was given a pupil to instruct. It seems that the boy in question was sent home. Thus, if any of you would like weapons training and are in need of a teacher, let me know. I have expertise in the majority of melee weapons, particularly the broadsword. My name is Koltira Deathweaver, for your reference.

[ooc: feel free to prod sir lineface X) ]

Comments

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

For you to bloody well take care of yourself!

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

I am now, am I not? I have conceded and given in to your wishes. I have taken magic that I previously swore I would never draw from again, and I have placed my faith in you, that you will ensure I do not lose myself to it.

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

[well, yes, all of that is true. He seems to settle a bit, and mutters.] I don't know why you have your chin there; you're going to catch cold.

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

I will not and you know it, Koltira. We are linked now, in a way, and if I choose to lean on you I will lean on you.

nice icon

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

We've only just now formed a link, eh?

You know it!

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

You know what I mean, Koltira. We have always been...close, after all.

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

[he rests his open palm on top of her hair, very lightly.] You did your best to avoid closeness, as I recall.

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

I did not-- It was not meant like that-- you cannot-- [Her ears pin back in agitation, flushing slightly.]

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

[he gently tweaks her ear.] There; now you're warmed up.

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

Do not patronize me. [She looks fussy, her tweaked ear twitching.]

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

I'm just teasing you, Liadrin. You want me to cheer up, and I find it very cheering when you're flustered.

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

Can you not be cheered up by my joy...?

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

It's just not as interesting.

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

You have not changed at all, Koltira.

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

I have changed in nearly every way. But a few things remain.

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

[She peers over at him, thinking for a moment or two before grabbing him and drawing him close into a gentle kiss.]

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

[wa-hey. He's so startled that he almost loses his balance on the bar-stool.] --!

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

There.

Feel better?

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

What are you playing at?

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

Proving my point.

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

What point.

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

That this castle does not control every aspect of my life, and that if I touch you, it is because I want to.

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

... Oh.

I see.

[liadrin.livejournal.com]

Which means you are not unwanted.

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

You didn't have to go that far.