[h3][center][color=pink]Amaryllis[/color] & [color=gold]Araxie[/color][/center][/h3]

[color=pink]Ama[/color]

To say she was boiling in this room would have been an understatement. But... At the same time, she didn't want him to come. Maybe he wouldn't like her and just leave. That... had been her plan anyway. Become as ugly as possible so that when he looked at her, he'd either just kill her outright or let her leave. She was hoping for the second option but the first was just as comforting a notion. 

She hadn't even said anything to the poor girl sitting near her. She couldn't say so much as a word, much less try to comfort the girl. After all, how could someone who also needed comforting comfort someone? Ama grabbed at her dress, forming fists around the fabric. Her thoughts went to that young boy from her village. Though many of her friends and family would have loved to come here to see Shadow Worth, Ama wanted nothing but to be out in the fields again, bare foot and free to play in the mud as she pleased. 

As she sat on the floor, legs crossed, Ama could feel the hairs on her legs prickling each other, stabbing into each other leg. It was an uncomfortable feeling and eventually, if she lives through this, she might just shave it to get rid of the feeling. It would be nice to have smooth legs again. 

The thought quickly shot away as she heard footsteps near the door. She stood quickly, her fists still balled up around the fabric as she stared daggers at the door. With a faint grunt, the door swung open as a Drakken emerged, surrounded by much taller Drakken. Ama could feel ever fiber of her being tense up but her eyes never moved, still staring daggers at him. She... She was prepared for this! 

She closed her eyes as he began to speak but as he went on, her eyes slowly opened again, confusion on her face. He... was going to accept her? Confusion slowly turned into fear and fear turned into hate as a scowl formed on her face yet again. 

[color=pink]"Amaryllis."[/color] She spoke, a nasty bite to her voice as she continued to scowl at the man before her. Right now, she was honestly more afraid of living through this but certain parts of her mind kept her from doing things she deemed too incredibly stupid. Like... attack him.

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[color=gold]Ara[/color]

He was... a giant. Ara's eyes got wide as he entered the room. She was awestruck by his might and she stared as he took off parts of his armor, namely his cloak and mask. The removal of either did nothing to quell Ara's wonder as her stares continued. 

[b]"I will make one thing clear to the three of you. One: you are, and from now on, will be mine, do as I say and our relationship will be fairly pleasant. Now, I will begin with myself. My name is Praeth, nothing more, nothing less. My history is complicated and perhaps it can be postponed for another day."[/b]

She felt her insides churn as he spoke. What a deep and marvelous voice befitting such a giant being! She could feel his voice shake through her entire being and she smiled. Praeth... Ara sat, patiently, listening to him talk to one of the gems near her. 

[b]I'm Nadia Parnel. I- I like the woods, and quiet."[/b]

Nadia... She was very pretty yet seem very frail, like a trickling stream. Ara smiled at her before turning to look at Praeth again, who was speaking again. She closed her eyes as his words shook through her. 

[b]"I have never heard of a Gemminite greeting a Drakken properly after having just been chosen to be taken from their families. Either you are far too gracious of me, or far too ignorant in what exactly is happening to you right now."[/b]

[b] "Perhaps it is out of pure curiousity, but would you care to show me your power? Of course, do not fear hurting me, go all out, I have yet to experience the extent of Gemminite magic..."[/b]

Ara's eyes shot open as she looked over at Nadia, equally as excited to see it as Praeth seemed to be. What wonderful powers would this girl possess? She must be great at whatever she does!

[b]"I- even if you do not think you will get hurt, I'd rather not. My element is fire, and while I am capable of handling it on my own, I do not wish to chance losing control of it and hurting myself or anyone else here."[/b]

Ara's face fell as Nadia explained, her excitement swept away by the cold current of the river. But... She was a fire gem! That was so neat! Still, she didn't have to worry about hurting Ara. Though... Ara's eyes turned to Praeth. It would be a shame to hurt his face...

[b]"If you are not yet comfortable with your abilities, I will not be so savage as to force your hand. Although if I was unable to quell an elemental fire attack from one so young as you, I believe my esteem would take a rather fatal blow."[/b] 

Ara let out a small chuckle, thinking about his esteem being hurt. How could one so magnificent have a low self-esteem? It was laughable. 

[b]"You are to do as your told, even if you don't think it a good idea. We will work on it over time, but today I will take the policy of leniency for the sake of introductions."[/b] 

She shuddered, hearing the sudden change in his voice. Even she could see behind the smile, his voice was enough to cause her fear. 

[b]"I suppose it is your turn next, my dear~."[/b]

H-He was looking at her! He was looking at her! Ara opened her mouth to speak, but stopped for some reason, wondering how she should piece her introduction together. She looked down at his feet, trying to form the words.

Then, with a sudden gusto, she lifted her head and smiled back at him. [color=gold]"My name is Araxie, s-sir!"[/color] She felt silly calling him sir... [color=gold]"But... Most call me Ara because it's easier. Y-You're free to call me as you like, sir!"[/color] She explained to him, in a rather loud voice, hoping he would call her as he liked. [color=gold]"I... uhhm..."[/color] She continued, trying to think of something she liked like Nadia did... [color=gold]"I like sitting by the rivers and listening to the water rush by."[/color] She told him, grinning like she didn't have a care in the world.