[H1][color=f7941d]Mara[/color][/h1]

Again. He didn't understand that hiding in the shadows was only going to make the humans fear their people even more. Marmalade's tail twitched in annoyance.
[color=f7941d]"I hid for the first seven years of my life. Its time to show the humans that we are beings that they don't need to fear anymore. We can live together in peace."[/color] She stood and patted the dust off her clothes, [color=f7941d]"Living in fear isn't really living after all."[/color]

After leaving the boy to his own fate, Mara decided it was time to return to her brother. She found him with his favorite lady of all. She smiled, walking up to them. [color=f7941d]"Having fun you two?"[/color] She noticed the cut in Kest's clothes, but as he had taken hits much worse, she didn't fuss over it. Mostly because he didn't look like he was in pain. Putting on a show for his fair lady? [color=f7941d]"I'm going to head home now, see you later!"[/color]

It had been a long day. Mara yawned as she slipped into her pajamas. Tomorrow was going to be the Day of the Dark Dragon. She couldn't wait to see what the day would bring. A soft smile stayed with her even as she fell into a deep and untroubled sleep.

[H1][color=0072bc]Kest[/color][/h1]

She.. she wanted to hold hands. It was too soon! Kest looked at Veragwen's hand, unsure if he could handle such a forward gesture. This was exactly what he wanted though! A smile spread across his face and he reached out to take her hand.
[color=0072bc][b]But what if she doesn't like how rough my hands are?[/b][/color]
[color=0072bc][b]What if my hands are clammy?[/b][/color]
The look of sheer panic would have been obvious to anyone. It caused him to hesitate.

If it hadn't been for his sister, he might have stayed like that for who knows how long. She told them she was going to bed, but why? It was still fairly early in the night. All the extra stress from today must have gotten to her. He looked at Veragwen and smiled, taking her hand.
[color=0072bc]"At least we don't have to look for Mara anymore."[/color] he took a breath, [color=0072bc]"D-Do you think you could.. I don't know.. take one of the next two days off..? I'd love to spend one of the festival days with you."[/color] his voice faded a little as he continued talking, but something popped up in his mind.
[color=0072bc][b]I'd love to spend more than just the day with you[/b][/color]

What the heck? What was he thinking? A little disturbed by his thoughts, he simply smiled down at the beautiful woman next to him.