Elyna tipped her head back to laugh, miserable still but it was hard to remain melancholy in the face of Vakhanors brutal truth, "no, wrong again. I know exactly what I want - but I can't have him," she shook her head to the side, aware that she was probably sharing too much information.
He seemed to genuinely care about her though and she smiled at him, "I'm not going to jump off a cliff," she assured him, "but I might do something stupid." Elyna studied the Smith beside her, drowning in grief as she had so many times.
"If I'm your only friend Vakh, we need to get you some more friends..." She lent towards him and pressed a kiss to his cheek, lingering for a moment. It wasn't that he wasn't a handsome man, either. She wondered if in another life they could truly have been friends, or lovers? But the death of the little boy lay heavy between them.
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Immortals he hated the Skyrider as her lips pressed against his face like silk over stone trying to coax him into infatuation. Vakhanor's brow furrowed in confusion "What are you going to do?" he asked, eyeing her wearily. There was something he didn't trust about women and random affection, especially when he'd been an ass to them.
Unsure of whether she was just being weird or overtly friendly Vakh shrugged the gesture away and laughed "You're a beautiful little thing, whether you can have him or not you'll find another if you truly desire it. Figure it out sweetheart," he said and lifted his hand, brushing it against her cheek "believe in yourself a little."
Pale and soft like a feather, her skin was soft beneath the cracks of his rough, forge-worn fingertips as his eyes lit up in a beaming turquoise smile that flickered with unconditional adoration "You'll get there," he muttered and pulled away, "If you're that far in a rut, I'm not going anywhere if you need someone to drag you out. Friends are good to have."
A little calmer now Vakhanor broke the gentle moment by immediately becoming immersed in the idea of food and reached over to grab a slice of crusted bread to chew on. It was rare for the smith to eat this much food but somehow it made him a little less queasy. If he had any more alcohol at this point, although he was too drunk to be aware of it he might have thrown up.
Elyna nodded and stood up, resting her hand on the tall mans’s shoulder as she did so, “what am I going to do?” She peered down the galley and lifted a shoulder in a shrug, “I’m going to go feed and water an angry Hawk, through its dropping overboard, clean its cage, wash, brush my teeth and maybe get some sleep,” she doubted she’d be able to rest well, sleep had turned into a rarity again. The dreams she had were unpleasant and fitful.
She shook her head at his suggestion of finding someone else, “I think I’ll just my heart as it is, thanks…not sure how many pieces I can keep it in, and stay breathing,” it was a soft and bitter laugh that passed her lips as she edged out from the table, using the wooden walls to balance herself as the ship rolled.
“Good night Vakhanor,” she paused to look back at him, “if you’re going to vomit, make sure the wind is blowing away from you…” The look of mischief return and she shook her head once again, “and find love. When you get back to Andaris you go out and you find what you keep telling me to search for. Go find love, and don’t be made it’s dog.”
Basic Knowledge
Wet Clothing can be Suggestive
Seasickness can hit anyone
Specific Knowledge
Vahkanor: Bit of a Drinker
Illness: Seasickness from Spring Tides
Illness: Seasickness means no hunger
Illness: Seasickness worse Inside
Vahkanor: Hates Nobles
Rewards/Injuries
Vahkanor
Skills
Persuasion +2
Detection +2
Deception +1
Endurance +1
Strength +1 Basic Knowledge
Spring Sea Water is Cold
Difficult to read Girls
Alcohol helps spill Thoughts
Loyalty never wavers
Specific Knowledge
Elyna: Slept with future Husband
Elyna: Bad Love History
Elyna: Heartbroken
Self: Few Friends
Rewards/Injuries
8sn for Wine
5 Trials, Bruised Fists
Remarks:
This was a good thread, interesting for me to see the aftereffects of the "Van WIlds" thread. PM me with any questions or comments.
