[color=ec008c]"I am not sure what I can tell you, it is not like I exactly know what they precisely did or why I feel like I at times get pushed aside. As if I am not in control of my own body anymore. Watching from a backseat, not capable of reacting or changing anything." [/color]

Arn listened to her explanation and his eyes projected a silent apology.  How helpless she must feel being unable to control her own actions.  His own inadequacies and powerlessness during youth paled in comparison to this.  He could not change the past, even the past which had just occurred less than a few hours ago.  His mind returned to his need to liberate her.  Slavery, wither by physical chains or by magical means, was something he would never tolerate.  Especially not on someone like Eilis. 


[color=ec008c]"When my body reacted in that moment to assault you I was terrified, I screamed internally unable to stop the very destruction of those who had shown me kindness and whom I cared for”[/color]

He purposely held her tighter.  As if he intend his body to be a sort of security blanket or an achor she could hold on to, or a shield that would protect her from her own fears.  He shushed her softly.  [color=0054a6]“You do not need to explain.  I was there.  I known and the Knight Captain knows you meant no evil.”[/color]  He brushed her hair, his hand projecting warmth in every stroke.  “I am sorry that you were scared and I could not help you.”


[color=ec008c]"I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if I had hurt you..." [/color]

He gently cleared any would be tears from the corner of her eyes.  He gave her a conforting look. [color=0054a6] “Eilis, it will take much more than that to hurt me.”[/color]  He puffed his chest out in jest.  [color=0054a6]“Do you not know I have survived fires, being fired upon, and once or twice almost killed myself from Mana drain?”[/color]  He smiled at her. [color=0054a6] “No my lady, the only way to hurt me is to keep me from your side.” [/color] 


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"No, not really, I wasn't hurt too terribly and you took great care in doing as little damage as possible." She sought out his warmth again, crawling as much against him as she could, downplaying her pain.[/color]

Arn obliged her and she was very nearly cradled against him half sitting on his lap with her head against his chest.  She was so small and light that he could almost hold her like a child.  His chest almost hummed with warmth as if her need for him automatically caused a release of his mana to her.  Their connection kept getting stronger and he could feel more than know what she needed. 

[color=ec008c]"I will do anything you ask of me. Because at this point I am not sure if I even trust myself anymore." She leaned her head against him. "But I know I can trust you. You are my Sun. My reliable consistant Sun. I would follow you into the Deep Sky itself." [/color]

Hearing her words caused a wave of warmth to spread over him and pass on to her.  He had no idea he was as important to her as she was to him.  The wartth spread to his face and he swallowed to calm himself down.  [color=0054a6]“Eilis, you think too much of me.  Sun I am not but I will be whatever you need me to be.  I am yours.  The only thing I ask of you is be remain by my side.  I will figure out a way to bring you freedom.” [/color]

He started to get choked up. The Master mage did not know how he was going to fulfill this promise but he knew that he must.  Eilis deserved a life free of the binds that marred her beautiful body and soul.  Arn sighed and he looked placed his chin over the top of her head. 

[color=0054a6]“you must rest and recover.  Do not worry. I will not leave your sight even if Ith were assailed by a thousand moons.” [/color]