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Post by X'zayvean on Dec 14, 2015 3:38:05 GMT
I suppose I... Deserve that.. I owe you, and nire arreba (my sister) an apology, I believe. Mage, help me up.."
As Zaire helps her, Zay continues to studying the woman, eyes sharp though they warm just a fraction. His jaw works, uncertain on whether he wants to speak with the woman. "An apology won't fix what had happened," he murmurs after a moment, voice even. "However, I'll here you out."
Aru tilts his head as he once again sees something in Zay that seems beyond him, similar to what he had seen in the clearing when he spoke to Galen.
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Post by Avery on Dec 14, 2015 3:54:29 GMT
"An apology won't fix what had happened. However, I'll here you out.".
"I suppose not. But you must know, I didn't hurt her of my own will. And I tried as hard as I could to reverse the damage I have done." Kiyori murmurs, eyes opening fully, irises turning to a cloudy silver as her sight turns black, slumped against Zaire "And I know nothing I do will ever atone for the treason I committed." she whispers, tense in Galen's presence "But I am yours to do what you will, boy."
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Post by X'zayvean on Dec 14, 2015 4:13:06 GMT
"I suppose not. But you must know, I didn't hurt her of my own will. And I tried as hard as I could to reverse the damage I have done. And I know nothing I do will ever atone for the treason I committed. But I am yours to do what you will, boy."
He regards her heavily, though he hears the sincerity in her voice. At the sight of her eyes, it dawns on Zay, and the harshness dissipates from his features as he gauges his next words, feeling Zaire's gaze on him. "I understand what it means to have your hand forced," he murmurs after a moment, a ghostly flicker of pain creeping across his gaze before it's gone. Zaire stares at him, having expected a more fiery outburst against the woman than this calm demeanor. "I can't bring myself to forgive you now. However, if I ever find the means to forgive what you've done, I can promise I will never forget it. Nor will I forget what you've done to try to right your wrongs." He pauses a moment. "I suppose that puts us on neutral grounds with one another."
For a moment, Zaire eyes Zay keenly, another wishful purse of her lips appearing before she sighs, taking Kiyori's arm around her neck. "Let's get you to a cot so you may recover," she murmurs quietly.
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Post by Avery on Dec 14, 2015 4:32:18 GMT
"I understand what it means to have your hand forced. I can't bring myself to forgive you now. However, if I ever find the means to forgive what you've done, I can promise I will never forget it. Nor will I forget what you've done to try to right your wrongs. I suppose that puts us on neutral grounds with one another."
"I understand. And it does." Kiyori murmurs, leaning against Zaire as she helps her up "Thank you." she whispers as they start to pass, barely audible "For keeping Avery safe."
"Let's get you to a cot so you may recover,"
Stepping out in front of them, Galen's eyes find the two mages, gaze stony as he steps forward, blocking the entrance, hand on his sword "No one said anything about letting her wander around, mage. She's still my prisoner, not a friend. Surely you can remember?"
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Post by X'zayvean on Dec 14, 2015 4:43:10 GMT
"I understand. And it does. Thank you. For keeping Avery safe."
Zay's gaze remains forward, face relaxing a little as he gives a stiff nod. He looks at Avery as Aru settles on the stool beside her.
"No one said anything about letting her wander around, mage. She's still my prisoner, not a friend. Surely you can remember?"
"Let them pass, commander," Zay responds quietly, turning and looking at Galen.
Zaire steps in, her hand raised at Galen's action. "She is staying with me. No one said anything about her roaming the camp freely, commander. But I do believe after what she just risked to save your knight, she deserves a little better treatment." She tilts her head and eyes him, gaze dark cobalt under the shadows of her hood. "If you wish to pry anymore information out of her, then I suggest you let us pass so I may tend to her before she drops."
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Post by Avery on Dec 14, 2015 5:07:36 GMT
"She is staying with me. No one said anything about her roaming the camp freely, commander. But I do believe after what she just risked to save your knight, she deserves a little better treatment. If you wish to pry anymore information out of her, then I suggest you let us pass so I may tend to her before she drops."
Stiffening at the sound of the commander's voice along with his tone, Kiyori's feet still, swallowing before her eyes close, resigning "It's alright, really. I'll be ok-" she murmurs, looking in that general direction. Legs giving out on her without warning, she slumps against Zaire more, hand fumbling to break her fall, face pale
"Let them pass, commander."
Jaw ticking at Zaire's words, Galen very nearly refuses then turns away with a sigh, jaw ticking "I'll have one of my men escort and guard your tent. Are we understood?"
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Post by X'zayvean on Dec 14, 2015 5:30:54 GMT
"It's alright, really. I'll be ok-"
Zaire quickly readjusts how she supported Kiyori to prevent her from falling, knees locking at the sudden weight. "I've got you," she murmurs quietly, gaze moving to Galen as he speaks.
"I'll have one of my men escort and guard your tent. Are we understood?"
"Understood, Commander," the cleric replies, turning and gazing at Zay over her shoulder with a slightly chiding look before she steps out with Kiyori.
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Post by Avery on Dec 16, 2015 3:35:47 GMT
"I've got you,"
"Thank you." Kiyori states quietly, leaning against her as they walk out, staying silent until they are out of Galen's sight "Stay cautious."
"Understood, Commander,"
"Good." Galen murmurs, eyes trailing them as they leave before he turns his attention to Zay and Aru "You two should rest as well."
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Post by X'zayvean on Dec 16, 2015 16:20:18 GMT
"Stay cautious."
"I know," Zaire replies quietly, guiding Kiyori towards her tent as her eyes move about in shadow.
"You two should rest as well."
Zay is silent for a moment as his eyes remain on the tent flap, brows lowered in concentration as he tried to place the cleric. Now he's certain he had seen her somewhere before, but where was the question. He turns back to the commander after a moment before nodding. "Yes, sir." His gaze moves back to the entrance again, then he turns it to Avery, his hand reaching and grasping hers and giving it a small squeeze of hope. He studies her face, releases her hand and moves to the extra cot and sis down, hand moving to his ribs.
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Post by Avery on Dec 17, 2015 5:29:14 GMT
"I know,"
"I feel as if he's going to kill me." Kiyori states calmly, leaning on her until they get inside and she helps her sit on the bed
"Yes, sir."
"She'll pull through, colonel." Galen murmurs at his actions, heading for the entrance flap "I'll see you three in the morning."
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Post by X'zayvean on Dec 17, 2015 5:46:18 GMT
"I feel as if he's going to kill me."
""As long as you're in my tent, he cannot touch you," Zaire murmurs, moving about as she begins to make something to help ease Kiyori's pain. "He may be a commander, but like X'zayvean, I don't serve a king. I only serve where it is profitable for me."
"She'll pull through, colonel. I'll see you three in the morning."
Zay looks at him, frowning at the new title at first, though a small smile attempts to tug at the corners of his mouth. "Aye, Commander." Though he feels accomplished, having moved up through the ranks so quick, he half misses his old title. Perhaps it's because he thought it suits him better. With a sigh he lays down, and Aru comes and settles beside him, looking at Avery.
"Will she really be okay?"
He turns and kisses the boy's forehead, an arm wrapping around him. "She's strong. She'll make it. For now, get some rest."
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Post by Avery on Dec 17, 2015 6:05:23 GMT
""As long as you're in my tent, he cannot touch you. He may be a commander, but like X'zayvean, I don't serve a king. I only serve where it is profitable for me.
"That's commendable, that you think that." Kiyori murmurs, raising one arm, hand clenching and unclenching, small flinch of pain now that she's out of everyone's sight "But he has already touched me, even though there was no need to, I was merely doing my job."
"Aye, Commander."
"Will she really be okay?"
"She's strong. She'll make it. For now, get some rest."
Pausing in the doorway at their words, Galen's smile fades before he walks out, sighing
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Post by X'zayvean on Dec 17, 2015 6:14:33 GMT
"That's commendable, that you think that. But he has already touched me, even though there was no need to, I was merely doing my job."
"I'm sorry I hadn't realized it sooner," she says quietly, bringing over a cup with herbs and water mixed together. "This should ease the pain a little."
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Post by Avery on Dec 17, 2015 6:20:58 GMT
"I'm sorry I hadn't realized it sooner. This should ease the pain a little."
"It's not your fault. Men have always been stubborn pigs, and that will never change." Kiyori murmurs, taking the cup gratefully, hands shaking some as she tips it back past her lips, right eye starting to swell, skin already dark "I just hope she wakes up. If she doesn't, I.."
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Post by X'zayvean on Dec 17, 2015 6:25:29 GMT
"It's not your fault. Men have always been stubborn pigs, and that will never change. I just hope she wakes up. If she doesn't, I.."
"She has to wake," Zaire says without thought, sitting on the edge of the cot as she removes her hood, taking a breath. "She must. If not for the sake of the commander, then for the sake of my--" she pauses, catching herself, then corrects, "for the rogue and his son."
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