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When the knight apologised she nodded in appreciation and smiled. He seemed to be taken aback by her reaction to his embrace, but he'd have to deal with that on his own. Illinfer felt content, having pushed the hurtful memories aside. She then nodded at his words, noticing how he backed away from her even further. Had she hurt his feelings? Or just surprised him? But he had been the one to suddenly come so close, so unexpectedly. The northern woman nodded when he said he'd have his father meet the man. "I shall bring him here, then." It probably would be best if they settled everything amongst each other.

Then Rohynar did something so arrogant she was reminded he was a noble feeling as if he'd just slapped her across the face. She was dismissed. Who didn this arrogant man think he was? Here she was, offering to help him and he didn't just touch her without permission, he simply dismissed her like some maid serving his every needs. The northern woman breathed in deeply, following and finally catching up to him. She mirrored his pace. "Sire . . . I didn't mean to offend you in any way. Please allow me to explain." When she slowed down and he kept level with he she breathed in relieved. Finally she stopped in her tracks, looking at the ground as she started to speak. "My husband died a summer ago." Now it was out there. She had said it and the sting in her chest made it hard to breathe, but she continued non the less, ignoring the sensation of her heart ripping apart once more. "The last time I was embraced by a man it was him, before he left. I admit, I was very surprised and it brought back memories . . . Sometimes I dream of his as though he was right beside me and the dream is so real that I awaken and . . . And knowing again that he is gone . . ." She breathed in deeply and looked up at Rhoynar with a smile. "I would like to be on good terms with you since we'll be spending quite an amount of time together the next months."

Illinfer felt a little uncertain baring herself so to him. She felt a little raw and her hand went back to her neck, caressing the dark bruise. The breeze made her hair dance around her cheeks. Her steel coloured eyes were searching for his. Why had she exposed herself so to this man? She had told him almost everything she was coping with in her life . . . Almost. But the rest she had to keep to herself, she knew. Somehow it made her feel stronger thinking that at least one secret would be kept her own. Then again she did owe him an explanation and now he had one. And she hadn't broken down over it. That was a relief!

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Try hyped ;P

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:)

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The knight surprised her by letting her finish. There seemed to be relieved. And then he suddenly came closer. Illinfer stiffened as he embraced her. She had to restrain herself from kicking him where it hurt most and draw her sword. The way he smelled was most irritating. There was something so foreign in it, she couldn‘t place the scents. She was surrounded by the scent of pine trees, moos and fresh cut wheat. "Whatever the cost, I will cover it. Thank you." The whisper so close to her ear sent a shiver down her spine. Her breath caught slightly. The last time she had been so close to a man without being in combat it had been her husband . . . He finally released her and as his warmth made way for cool air she breathed in deeply, appreciating the distance. Illinfer stepped back slightly and even more as took her hand from her throat and let his finger trail over her skin. The brush of his rough fingers made her turn away from him, taking herself from his reach and his gaze. With a feint and sad smile and crossed arms she looked out into the gardens. „I had to entertain myself while you were in that brothel. So I got into a fight at a tavern.“ She shrugged, straightening her shoulders and memories rose from that wonderful man she had married. Why it still hurt this much she couldn‘t understand. The trigger always being something else.

The northern woman put her hand on her hip and turned back to the night, feeling more comfortable with him a few feet away. „Is that the way you thank people where you‘re from? Because here you could get in real trouble coming so close to a woman without permission.“ She then smiled as not to make her words too rude or cold. It had just been too much for her. In her eyes there was a glint of the hurt she felt - not because he had toucher but because of the memories she was trying so hard to suppress. „I shall set up a meeting then. I‘d suggest bringing the person in charge here so your family will know the face of the man who‘ll come get them if danger arises. Your guards would also get to know him. In my opinion it makes things a lot easier. That way they‘ll know who to trust.“ While talking her voice was calm and composed, almost soothing. The vowels accented and pronounced almost with care, as was the northern way of speech.

A breeze carried the scent of roses to them and played with a strand of her hair that tickled her cheek. She looked him directly in the eye, waiting for an answer. How was she supposed to work with him for the next months if he kept acting irrationally? First he was on edge, in a bad mood and twitchy in potentially dangerous situations and now he was just hugging a stranger and showed so much care . . . If she didn‘t know any better she‘d think he was a woman. The thought made her chuckle slightly. Probably it was just the extreme situation he was in. Compassion flared in her eyes as she thought of how worried he had been about his family and how relieved he now was seeing them well and healthy. She respected that and could understand it.

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:D

We're SO on the same page with this ^^

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@TheDookieNutI have absolutely no idea what you're talking about! It's fabulous! And I'm all hyped again! Ahhhh! This is going to be so much fun.

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I sorta look a bit like this while waiting :P

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Don't stress yourself. There's no pressure for replying. ;)
I can wait, remember?

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Hello
It's me
I've been wondering if after
This whole year you'd like to meet
To celebrate
The both of us
And our awesome rp...

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Illinfer saw the man befire she heard him, standing next to Rhoynar. Then they came towards them. Her own ringing laughter mingled with the dark tones of the mens and she thought it fit right in there. Finally catching her breath she watched as the brothers greeted each other before she was offered a hand by Rhoynar. Was he smiling? She took his hand, pulling herself up from the dust. She patted at her leather trousers to get rid of the sand. “I hope to learn how to fight against and with a curved blade some day.” She turned towards the man she hadn't met yet and who seemed to be the knights father. Ilinfer inclined her head in a small bow, resting her right fist against her chest. “Illinfer Blacksmith, sire, warrior of the fire-guild, at your service.”

As she lifted her head her dark hair pooled around her shoulders. The bruise on her neck was mostly covered by the dark strands, although it was still visible to any attentive person. The wound at her lip was deep red as it had started to heal. Her cheeks were slightly blushed and now that she wasn't wearing her cape the soft curves of her body were suggested by the blouse and vest she was wearing. She's Hong her sword her eyes wandered to Rhoynar. “Could I have a word with you in private?” Her voice was kind yet her eyes and expression let the knight know it has business she wanted to talk about.

They left the talking brothers behind and went deeper into the garden to halt in a pavilion made from alabaster stone and overgrown with roses that were in full bloom. Ilinfer went to stand near the cool wall. Now that she had cooled off somewhat the colour faded from her cheeks, letting them return to the pale shade of the northern folk. She hadn't been out and about these past months. Her teint surely looked a little ghostly. With a smile she focused on Rhoynar. “I talked to the guild. They offer assistance and protection.” She raised a hand so if he wanted to interrupt her he wouldn't have the chance to do so. “They have no idea who I was talking about. I merely let them know that a family needed protection. Now, because I would vouch for you and your kin then would go down on the price and wouldn't have to meet you in person. My word is enough for them to start patrolling the city and scouting ways to get them out of here if need be. These people are very capable. They've done this a few times before. If you want to who you're dealing with I can set up a meeting.” With that she lowered her hand again. This was all she could offer him. Now it was at him to take or leave it. His family was his responsibility after all, not hers. She crossed her arms in front of her chest, looking at him, waiting for an answer.

Ilinfer felt awake after the swordplay with the knights uncle but she knew too well that the short night would take it's toll sometime throughout the day. Hopefully she'd get a little sleep on the their passage over the great waters. She'd never been aboard a boat before but somehow she imagined it would be soothing. Her hand went to her throat to touch the dark bruise indicating she had been throttled. Under her fingers the skin felt as soft as ever. As she carefully applied pressure with her fingertips it stung. That man had had quite a grip on her!