[ Her gaze softens as his expression falls. Of course, why would he not be afraid? He was the one that was tempered. While it seems he cannot recall the exact memories of what he might have said or did? There is no doubt in her mind that he does not recall feelings, inclinations. Alkaid has already decided she will not ask or prod, and instead let him speak of it when and if he truly is ever ready to. Which is why, instead, she simply brushes her fingers along his cheekbones.
No doubt rests in her mind that Estinien would fulfill the promise between the pair of them. However, she cannot bear to think of it. Estinien would refuse to do the deed in front of the Scions. Even then, the thoughts and images her mind conjures are distressing enough. Nightmares already plague her of the potentiality of losing Aymeric to Black Rose, but, the idea of losing him to being tempered once more...
A breath catches in her throat and she wills herself not to let the water gathering in her eyes fall. ]
Then I will need to leave more things at home for you, and send you far more letters. [ Her tail hits the bed beneath them to vent the emotions she refuses to let out. ] I will always return home, no matter where my charges take me. You are home, Aymeric...
[ Then, she barely manages a smile. ] I only remove my engagement ring when I bathe. Otherwise, it is always with me. Not just to remind me that we will be together--but, because it is a gift from you. It's the only thing I have to look down at and feel you beside me when I'm so very far away.
[ Her thoughts, however, do not melt away as they might normally when they kiss. Her eyebrows knit together and she attempts to pull him closer. Alkaid has asked for very little in her life, and now all she can think is to ask that her love remains with her. That somehow, she will be able to put the mantle of Warrior of Light down, and join him at his side. All she asks of their patron goddesses, Hydaelyn, whoever might be listening that he be left for her.
The familiar feeling from the night before strikes her hard. Longing, loneliness, an hole inside her left from ancient times. It causes a familiar sound of distress to come forward, but she attempts to bury it by deepening their kiss. He could be pulled away at any moment--as they are still in Monument Tower with a mission to complete--and it only helps to strive the sudden vortex of emotions inside her.
Don't go where I can't--don't leave me alone here. ]
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No doubt rests in her mind that Estinien would fulfill the promise between the pair of them. However, she cannot bear to think of it. Estinien would refuse to do the deed in front of the Scions. Even then, the thoughts and images her mind conjures are distressing enough. Nightmares already plague her of the potentiality of losing Aymeric to Black Rose, but, the idea of losing him to being tempered once more...
A breath catches in her throat and she wills herself not to let the water gathering in her eyes fall. ]
Then I will need to leave more things at home for you, and send you far more letters. [ Her tail hits the bed beneath them to vent the emotions she refuses to let out. ] I will always return home, no matter where my charges take me. You are home, Aymeric...
[ Then, she barely manages a smile. ] I only remove my engagement ring when I bathe. Otherwise, it is always with me. Not just to remind me that we will be together--but, because it is a gift from you. It's the only thing I have to look down at and feel you beside me when I'm so very far away.
[ Her thoughts, however, do not melt away as they might normally when they kiss. Her eyebrows knit together and she attempts to pull him closer. Alkaid has asked for very little in her life, and now all she can think is to ask that her love remains with her. That somehow, she will be able to put the mantle of Warrior of Light down, and join him at his side. All she asks of their patron goddesses, Hydaelyn, whoever might be listening that he be left for her.
The familiar feeling from the night before strikes her hard. Longing, loneliness, an hole inside her left from ancient times. It causes a familiar sound of distress to come forward, but she attempts to bury it by deepening their kiss. He could be pulled away at any moment--as they are still in Monument Tower with a mission to complete--and it only helps to strive the sudden vortex of emotions inside her.
Don't go where I can't--don't leave me alone here. ]