Azura wasn't at all pleased with the talk she had had with Archivald pertaining to what Kharlee had done and found herself hoping that she wasn't aligned with the rebels. That was one mess she wouldn't let Archivald clean up, that would be her job because she had let it go on under her nose. Letting out a sigh, she took the fastest route to the bookshop and simply allowed herself in through Endre's window. Noticing how messy the bed was, she couldn't help the smirk that crossed her features as she maneuvered her way onto the bed and hid herself amongst the mess. Endre sighed as he entered his own room, the heated discussion he just finished with Kharlee fresh in his mind as he shuffled towards the bed. He didn't even bother to turn on the lights, never needed to; one of the perks of having drow or night-elf blood in his viens was that he could see his room clearly... [i]if he paid attention he may have even seen a tuft of blue fur on his bed.[/i] Luckily for Azura's plans, he was too distracted and tired to notice, even as he pulled the sheets off and flung them back down to smooth it out... He did notice a large lump under the sheets though. Looking under them to investigate why there seemed to be a huge lump of bedsheets he didn't catch on the first grab, his nose came dangerously close to Azura's. Within seconds, Ended found himself on his back with Azure sitting on his chest. [color=00aeef][b]"Well hello there,"[/b][/color] she said with a smirk, [color=00aeef][b]"Archi has told me Kharlee thought it a good idea to get in the way of the apprehension of a known rebel member. Care to explain this to me? I rather not have to kill a child I've watched grow up because she chose the wrong side. I see her as a baby sister, as odd as it may seem."[/b][/color] With her position over Endre, there wasn't much the male could do and she was rather pleased with herself. [color=00aeef][b]"On top of that... You are losing your touch. I was in an easy to detect spot and you completely missed me."[/b][/color] [color=39b54a][b]"Funny you should mention that. I was just a bit distracted after having a discussion with her on what I'd do if you or your loyal lap-dog ever decided to start enslaving human half-breeds to cut-down on his competition."[/b][/color] Endre confessed, as the idea of being forced into slavery again by default, simply because of his lineage made him uneasy, considering he presently had the attentions of Azura while Archivald did not, [color=39b54a][b]"The incident of how Archivald conducted himself [i]may[/i] have come up in the conversation, but she seems more interested in fireproofing the store against any collateral-damage than assisting anyone."[/b][/color] Endre was in a bit of a tricky situation by this point, with no clear way to escape, or gain the upper-hand. He [i]could[/i] try the same trick he had done back on the streets, but he knew she was expecting that. Instead, he bounced her slightly down his hips and pulled her chest up close against his as they hugged before continuing, quieter so Kharlee wouldn't overhear. [color=39b54a][b]"We both know how hard it is for her to make friends, with her quirks. She's not a big fan of slavery, yes. But she's even less of a fan of indiscriminate killing, and that's what she thought she was seeing, so she acted without knowledge. Consider her informed on the subject."[/b][/color] [i]Then[/i] he kissed her, just before relaxing his embrace. [color=39b54a][b]"So anything else you want to talk to me about, 'lil pup? [/b][/color] Azura immediately thumped Endre on the chest, none-to gently either as her eyes narrowed on his face. [color=00aeef][b]"Who the hell are you calling a pup, elf?"[/b][/color] she demanded, [color=00aeef][b]"And you know damn well I won't allow enslavement of half-breeds and I doubt he would like that either."[/b][/color] Azura let out a huff and wiggled a bit in his hold before sitting back up. Despite all their time together, Endre's actions still confused her greatly, what had she done to earn such affections from the Half-Drow? Endre's face went slightly cross-eyed when he had the wind suddenly expunged from his lungs, making his answer little more than a cough and a shrug as he listened to Azura continue on about how she was opposed to the idea of throwing half-breeds into the same lot as the rest of the humans, which likely went a long ways to preventing any stigma for human and elder relations. [color=39b54a][b]"Yes then, if that's all you came here to discuss. But can the same be said about the attitudes of [i]all[/i] the elders?"[/b][/color] He asked, figuring the question she asked was either rhetorical, or better answered some other way as he watched the Aaenshi mistress push herself off from him in expectation of a better answer. He looked down, then back at Azura's face, [color=39b54a][b]"Is something the matter?" [/b][/color]He asked, placing a hand upon her thigh, she was behaving somewhat distant in her actions ever since that morning; as though trying to avoid him. [color=00aeef][b]"It's been how many years and you know how many things about me? Most things you know would be enough to make anyone run off in the other direction, so why haven't you?"[/b][/color] she demand of him, [color=00aeef][b]"I've changed plenty since my time in West End..." [/b][/color]The Elder frowned and crossed her arms as she looked at him, clearly unsure as to what to think of their situation. Was he teasing her for a reason or was he doing it just because he wanted to? Because he found her reactions amusing? [color=00aeef][b]"I don't get you."[/b][/color] Shifting a bit so she was a bit more comfortable over him, she simply rested her hands on his chest and looked down at him. [color=00aeef][b]"Come on, tell me,"[/b][/color] she demanded, [color=00aeef][b]"What have I done to earn such affection from you despite what I've done over the past few years."[/b][/color] [color=39b54a][b]"You mean aside from helping me look after Kharlee?"[/b][/color] He asked rhetorically, noticing that he could get away with rubbing her thigh as he continued speaking, [color=39b54a][b]"Other than stopping by every few weeks to check on us? Specificly ordering Archivald [i]NOT[/i] to kill her?"[/b][/color] He continued to ask, listing the many instances he admired her actions. [color=39b54a][b]"If it wasn't for you, she'd be just as dead as those rebels. Right. Now."[/b][/color] He stopped rubbing her leg, and let the wieght of his words sink in before answering Azura with something other than yet more questions. [color=39b54a][b]"It's because no matter how much you've done, accomplished, or changed; you still care about others, and what they think of you."[/b][/color] He then paused, as though he just realized something, [color=39b54a][b]"Were you avoiding me because you didn't know if you wanted to discover my reasons?"[/b][/color] Azura frowned, glad that her fur could cover any embarrassment that she felt as she let out a small sigh. [color=00aeef][b]"I guess..."[/b][/color] she murmured, [color=00aeef][b]"I mean... your affection is something I am not used to, even if you have been going at it like this for the last couple of years. Anyway, if you already spoke with her, I guess it saves me the need to do so."[/b][/color] [b][color=00aeef]"What are your reasons? It's been going on well before what you found out yesterday."[/color][/b] She was happy that they appreciated the fact that she told Archi to leave Kharlee and them alone, she really did care for them, even if she hadn't told them everything about herself. Some things were best left secret...