[center][h3]~Week 2, Day four~[/h3]
Gwynn & Maoin[/center]

Honestly, after that whole thing in Greece, Gwynn was tired. She wanted to plop down on that bed of hers and take a good long nap. Last week, she probably would have as well. After having that previous little talk with Maoin though, and after what happened in Greece, she decided she needed another little chat with her kitten, so that was first on her list. With a somewhat tired sigh, she folded her arms and stood in the middle of her room, Maoin was just about to get to cleaning...for the umpteenth time that week, but there was something they needed to discuss first.

[color=8dc73f]"Maoin, why did you hit Eith? She was being [i]perfectly[/i] friendly."[/color]

The kitten knew their talk was coming, but the black haired girl still seemed a little surprised when her mistress decided to question her.  Placing down a set of books she had been moving to just the right spot, the familiar walked within a few feet of her owner with her head down.  The cat didn't like the hound, but that wasn't an excuse to hit the creature.  Of course she was scared of it, but that wasn't really an excuse.  And ... that would only lead to further questions.  The kitten didn't want to trouble her owner with such details.  The neko's hesitation was obvious before she started speaking.  [color=darkslateblue]"... I'm sorry, Mistress.  My actions were uncalled for, I accept whatever punishment you see fit."[/color]  At this point, the black haired girl would probably be happier with ... whatever her mistress would do to her, than to talk about her own painful memories.

[color=8dc73f]"Sorry? For what?"[/color] She asked, folding her arms.[color=8dc73f] "I'm not the one you should apologize too, am I?"[/color] Gwynn wasn't upset with the kitten, not at all. She was just having trouble understanding the kitten, as usual. Normally she'd just play it off...but that talking thing at least seemed to help somewhat last time, so she was going to attempt it again. She was going to blunder around words again, probably, but she would at least try.

[color=8dc73f]"I'm not upset, Maoin. Just...irritated? I don't understand why you do the things you do. I mean, if you don't want to tell me that's fine, I'm not gonna force you or anything. I mean really,"[/color] Gwynn smirked playfully.[color=8dc73f] "Eith is hot. Literally. I think most people would love a kiss from her...unless you just really like [i]me[/i] that much."[/color]

The kitten looked down, a little embarrassed as her owner teased her and her cheeks flushing slightly.  [color=darkslateblue]"Of - Of course I like you mistress.  I literally exist because of you."[/color]  The black haired girl's mind returned to the time they spent together in the bath, but the cat returned to the matter at hand, frown returning to her face.  It wasn't her place to keep secrets from her owner, and well - well she deserved some small explanation.

[color=darkslateblue]"I apologize to you mistress because my actions represent you, in a way."[/color]  The kitten did honestly believe that.  A misbehaving familiar was the sign of a mage who wasn't giving them the proper attention- whatever that amounted to.

After a few seconds though, the cat decided to offer a small explanation.  [color=darklateblue]"I - I don't like her - I'm terrified of her, mistress."[/color]  That much was true.  And a large portion of that terror came from her natural instincts as a cat.  Of course, there was a bit of jealousy as well, but the kitten didn't think that was appropriate for her.

[color=8dc73f]"Why?"[/color] Gwynn replied, frowning. [color=8dc73f]"I don't understand Maoin. There's no reason to be afraid of her! She hasn't done anything except be friendly. Well, aside from...eat a lot."[/color] That was the big part she didn't understand. Even if Maoin was a cat, even if she was tired there was no reason for Maoin to lash out like that, was there? She'd let that other comment she didn't like go for now though. She had no idea what Maoin meant by that. She didn't think anything Maoin did reflected her at all...what bullshit was that?

[color=8dc73f]"What reason could you possibly have for being afraid of her?"[/color] Gwynn asked again.

The kitten frowned towards the ground, a little embarassed by the way her mistress discussed her fears.  The cat however owed an explanation, and quietly gave one.  [color=darkslateblue]"I'm a cat, mistress, and that dog is a hungry beast, and well ..."[/color]  The girl paused for a moment, trying to be more friendly with her language before she countinued.  A few tears started to fall from her eyes as her mind replayed memories from some time ago.  [color=darkslateblue]"... I've had bad experiences in the past with hounds ..."[/color]

[color=8dc73f]"Oh...uh..."[/color] Gwynn looked surprised at that. She hadn't known Maoin had bad experiences with dogs...that would explain it, but she still didn't understand why anyone would continue to be afraid of them. Honestly, it only made her somewhat...annoyed. She liked Moain, she did, really, but being afraid of something? Well, not being afraid of something was just stupid but that's why she liked training...so even if she was afraid of fighting something, she could defend herself.

...

[color=8dc73f]"That's it."[/color] Gwynn said, folding her arms confidently. [color=8dc73f]"I'm going to teach you how to use a sword."[/color]

Maoin looked at her mistress with a little confusion.  [color=darkslateblue]"... so I can stab Eith?  I'm a little confused mistress ... and well between us, aren't you supposed to be the hero?"[/color]  The kitten clearly wasn't understanding where Gwynn was going at with this.

[color=8dc73f]"Simple. If you know how to defend yourself, you have no reason to be afraid of something, right? Or even if you do have reason, you can defend yourself."[/color] Gwynn replied. [color=8dc73f]"And a Hero can't be...worrying about their friend if they go off and try to fight something when they don't even know how."[/color]

The kitten looked at the floor, seeming a little confused about this entire subject.  Of course, she'd do whatever her mistress ordered her to, but she felt that wouldn't settle the problem.  [color=darkslateblue]"I'll learn the sword if that is what you wish mistress."[/color]  Maoin didn't seem to excited about the prospect, but she'd do it if that is what her owner wanted.  After all, that's what she was here for.

[color=8dc73f]"Well don't sound so excited."[/color] Gwynn replied with an irritated huff. [color=8dc73f]"You want to go out and help me, but don't want to learn how to properly defend yourself? Do you want to die or something? Because that's what could have happened out there in Greece if Eith had wanted to actually harm anyone and I let you go."[/color] ...of course, now they were getting really sorely off topic here. Gwynn sighed, shaking her head. She may have decided to teach Maoin how to use a sword, but she would probably not be the most skilled with them. Something lighter like a dagger or something would suit her better probably.

[color=8dc73f]"Didn't I tell you to call me Gwynn?"[/color] She replied with a small smile. [color=8dc73f]"Don't worry, its not gonna be that difficult...and if I have it my way you're not going to be doing any fighting either."[/color] Truthfully...it would be difficult for Maoin either way. If she wasn't going to be putting her heart into it, then there wasn't much Gwynn could really teach her...but still, even just giving her the basics would be better than nothing.

The kitten frowned slightly.  [color=darkslateblue]"... I don't want to get in your way mist- I mean Gwynn, I promise I will do my best."[/color]  Of course, Maoin would put all the effort in she could muster for her owner, but ... she didn't like hounds.  At all.  The black haired girl shook as she remembered them, but then nodded.

[color=8dc73f]"Alright then! We'll start...erm, sometime."[/color] Gwynn said, slightly unsure how she wanted to do this now. It'd be a bit difficult, wouldn't it? She had never actually taught someone before...eh. She'd decide once she got there. Now that that was settled, she should probably let Maoin get back to cleaning. More importantly...she wanted to see about getting work somewhere...she had no idea how to do that, but...well, she'd try.

[color=8dc73f]"Whew, anyways I'm kinda tired. I'm gonna go take a bath and probably chill for the rest of the night. You wanna come with?"[/color] She was talking about the public baths of course, and had completely not thought about what happened previously in their private one or what 'coming with her to the bath' might have implied.

The kitten blinked a few times, face flushing fully red.  [color=darkslateblue]"... Of ... of course mistress!"[/color]  The cat headed off towards the bathroom, getting the water ready and returning back out towards the room, only a few feet away from her owner.  The ground seemed very, VERY interesting for her as her ears twitched and tail whipped back and forth in nervous excitement.  [color=darkslateblue]"If you need some release ... after your um ... journey, I'll be glad to help, mistress."[/color]  The servant of course was starting to feel a little livened up ...

[color=8dc73f]"U-uh...I meant the public...baths..."[/color] Gwynn replied, face turning a bit red as Maoin returned. The wall on the other side of the room seemed to be incredibly interesting suddenly. Well, if that's what Maoin wanted to do, she wasn't exactly going to say no. She didn't exactly mind, but uh, that's not what she had intended. [color=8dc73f]"B-but uhm, if you want...I uh, don't mind I guess."[/color]

The kitten found herself looking at the ground with a greater degree of intensity.  This was bad, very bad.  Maoin's eyes eventually managed to look up long enough to speak before looking to the floor again.  She started putting her fingers together nervously ... [color=darkslateblue]"... I - I enjoy your company mistress but I didn't meant to impose on you- ..."[/color]  She started running her hands through her hair.  [color=darkslateblue]"I-I just thought you might want to ... um ... do something more private after a stressful journey?"[/color]  The black haired girl scooted closer to her owner, not exactly sure what to do.

Stressful? Please, if anything that journey was relaxing for her. She was glad to finally be able to do something other than sit on her butt in class all day. She was tired from fighting Eith, but that was just proof about how good of a fight it had been. Also, fun. So stress? Not at all. Maoin though...well, if anything she was the one who was stressed by all of this. Gwynn smirked slightly.

[color=8dc73f] "Stress? The only one who was stressed was you, you silly kitty."[/color] Gwynn replied with a chuckle. Well, she wasn't exactly going to say no if the kitten was being so insistent on it.[color=8dc73f]"Buuut...I might be willing to help you with that."[/color]

The kitten couldn't pretend that journey hadn't been at least a little stressful, so she simply looked towards her mistress, face red as an apple.  She had meant to say something along the lines of 'don't be worried about me mistress, I am your follower' but instead she let out something utterly incoherent.  [color=darkslateblue]"Dbeworrboutmiress."[/color]  The black haired girl's skin was feeling very warm, and eventually she simply gave in to her fate.  [color=darkslateblue]"... If - if that's what you want to do, mistress."[/color]  Remembering how her owner always stripped her, the girl used her tail to clumsily start taking off her uniform, hands not having quite caught up to her mind.

Gwynn simply rolled her eyes, smirking a bit as the kitten started undressing herself. She really had no idea how to handle this sort of thing, did she?

[color=8dc73f]"Oi, come on. I have so much fun undressing you."[/color]

Something in her owner's eyes had fire in them, but last time she'd initiated, hadn't she?  [color=darkslateblue]"P-please be gentle."[/color]