[center][h1][color=Goldenrod] Noah Griffin [/color]
[color=#BC8F8F]Vae Lynn SaDablio[/color][/h1][/center]

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As Noah shuffled out of his chosen room, he stretched. His right arm lifted over his head while his other arm curled behind it. The shoulder gave a subtle fleshy pop in his ear causing him to mentally flinch for a moment. Each step set his soles on fire, evidence that few blisters had ruptured during the trip. However, it was better than staining his work boots with his own blood. 

His eyes drifted to the bath only to see a few human evacuate it. Noah’s lips pressed tightly as his arms fell to his side, one rose up to stroke his goatee in thought. He had a very nasty feeling in his gut. It caused him to pause at the door to the bath as he fought with his options. 


Vae slowly crept towards the bathing chamber, her clothes being more simple than her family wanted, and yet that was just fine. The girl’s stepmother called it a stage right now. That every teenager had some stage of it. Her mother would have apologized to the family hed in order to regain favor. Considering that the two of them were treading on extremely thin lines. The young woman slowly her walking, rubbing her eyes in order to help push those thoughts away.

These thoughts were completely unwanted and would drag her down if not removed. Back into the complete darkness in the formal years that her former lover had caused. The lingering pain was the only thing to make the female stranger throughout the beating which nearly took her life multiple times. In a way, the native American knew when it would happen. Actually, it was easy to tell when the teenager was furious. A subtle twitch in his left hand, eyes being rubbed by the left limb as a lingering sigh, only to be followed by a quick raised motion. Enough force to cause a mark and show how much the guy owned her.

Vae shivered as the image popped inside her mind. In all honesty Stefan would have loved Yin. The wâkoshęha was violent with others if they misbehaved granted that he would have attempted to talk the animal into hurting the ones responsible. A rather twisted smile crossing his lips. Yes, Yin didn’t really seem like the one to follow those he didn’t like. If that was what you called that here. Perhaps Yin would have killed Stephen in one single claw swipe. Right now none of this matter. All she needed now was a distraction. Someone to help forced these images away. Perhaps the young woman would find the African American again. Yes. Her figure shifted forward towards the bathing area as if she was a zombie in need of brains only to slam into Noah.

Noah jerked forward from the impact. Startled by the sudden shove, his foot took a few steps to recover his balance then he twisted about to face Vae. He opened his mouth, about to reprimand her for not watching her path, when he noticed her blank expression. She seemed stuck in life’s motions. His right hand rested on his narrow hips as his other hand pinched his nose bridge in thought. The man inhaled then exhaled, finally latched onto what to say. 

He removed his hand from his nose to address Vae. 

[color=goldenrod] “Careful where you’re going, you’re going to hurt yourself or worse.”[/color] 

[Color=rosybrown]”Huh? Sorry about that. I guess I lost myself in thought.”[/color] She remarked with a small shake of her head. Her eyes scanned the area, noting the barely occupied room, and sighed. It wasn't a bad thing that they would get the room to themselves granted the different genders made things a bit...awkward. The girl slowly placed her hand towards her temple.

[Color=rosybrown]” A community bath is great and all but when it comes to strangers that is rather inconvenient. So glad my ‘husband’ isn't here or else things would get rather tense. Oh, how I long to be in a castle for him to save me. Phew.”[/color] Vae remarked with a snare.

[Color=rosybrown]” I've been meaning to ask you something neniwa. What is your name?”[/color]

Noah noticed the word again. His eyes sized her up, trying to find some clue to the meaning, only to come up empty. Her face gave nothing away. This irritated him since he was pretty good at observing others and figuring out their intentions. However, this woman seemed to be nothing more than a living statue on the outside. 

It gave him the shivers along his spine. Shrugging it off, he considered an answer to her question. 

[color=goldenrod] “Call me No, my younger brother did. And for the public bath, I’m not exactly excited about having my junk on display.”[/color] 

[color=rosybrown]” Vae Lynn SaDablio. Neniwa means your gender in the Mississippi Fox and Sac Tribe. I’m only saying this because of your facial features. Yes, I’m full-blooded Native American. Both my parent’s bloodlines have different tribes. I was born in Mississippi and moved to Germany around 8 or 9. My family units love me and accept me…”[/color] Vae remarked in a completely robotic tone. This was always the greeting that she was taught by that sadistic grandmother of hers. You introduce yourself with the full name. Tell people your family loves you just in case they begin to wonder about the sibling’s strange behavior. After this, you talk about whatever subjects the guest are talking about. If you don’t know anything about it you’re to stand next to your husband and stay quiet.

[color=rosybrown]” Fucking hell Vae. Screw it. Formalities are out the window at this point. Dismiss the whole introduction and allow me to restart. My name is Vae Lynn SaDablio. I’m 16 years old. I’ve lived through hell between two step-siblings, a drunk father, stepfamily who tell you what to think along with what to do. I’m also married one of many abusive males in the world. Before you ask the answer to the possible question is yes. Yes, my parents know we’re married. In fact, they’re all fooled by the asshole. I’ve learned to be unemotional. So all of this,”[/color] She gestured between them. [color=rosybrown]” Is completely new to me.”[/color]

Noah’s mouth opened to speak then just popped shut. No words could describe his thoughts over Vae’s robotic display. Her words were so rehearsed that there was no reason to believe they were earnest. Unable to even know how to approach this, he fell to his natural reaction. Caution. Unsure if the old saying about crazy being contagious, Noah took a step backward to put more space between them. 

[color=goldenrod] “A small suggestion, talking to yourself will make people uncomfortable around you. So… don’t do that. Next, nice to meet you. You’ve explained a lot.”[/color] 

His tone was polite, but wariness tinted the otherwise friendly statement. Noah’s eyes drifted back to the bath chamber. He really needed to bath because the filth on his skin was beginning to itch. Even worse, he didn’t want to see what happened if he didn’t get cleaned up for their ‘lordship’.  


[color=rosybrown]” First off I'm emotionally compromised. It's been years since I've allowed myself to even feel. This whole trip has been nothing but emotions around every corner. You would be surprised how many times I expected someone to throw a punch or pull a knife out. Trust is something I have little of. The second thing is the whole step back. That's rude. Very fucking rude. I'm not crazy. Yes, I know that phrase well. Speaking out loud helps me stay sane. Thirdly what are you doing standing here?”[/color] She asked in a monotone voice. 

[i][color=goldenrod] ‘You could fool me lady…’[/color][/i] Noah’s thoughts were dripping with sarcasm, but he wisely kept silent. Any retort would likely lead to an argument he personally wanted to avoid. Especially with this woman. 

At her question, Noah’s guard came up once more. 

[color=goldenrod] “A few people came flying out of the bathing chamber. I’m trying to figure out if I want to risk heading in or risk the consequences of not getting cleaned up.”[/color]  

Vae just looked at Noah, as if she was looking for something hidden for a few seconds, before pushing him inside with her right at his heels.