Ground Rules and Bargains ~ by SaralynArati

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8 years ago

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"I don't know," Velen admits. "Nevertheless, Deva and I will think of something; we must! Let us worry about the details." Catleya's feelings still vibrate through her skin, and she is less than completely reassured. However, for now, she has Sobralin D'Esperis's murder to focus on. "You know I can never leave the Syndicate until my father's killer is brought to justice. Or dead." "I, we both, are aware of that." Velen pauses and sighs. "Why does it still matter so much to you, Cat?

8 years ago

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For half an instant, the Cleric in Velen wonders if he's still bound by his oath not to touch Cat. Then the vast majority of the young man swamps the theologian in good sense. Holding her tight in one arm and stroking her hair with the other hand, Velen's mental voice is clear and strong in Catleya's head. "Your current short life expectancy is merely one of the many excellent reasons why we have to free you from your profession as an assassin!" "How, exactly?" she thinks back pragmatically.

8 years ago

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"Well, that escalated quickly," Cat says trying to sound casual. "No ignoring the probability that I'll be killed before I feel ready to be married. And I... to be fair, I'll..." Catleya blinks rapidly. "Oh, Goddess help me..." she whispers, reaches up and around the back of Velen's neck, dragging his face down to meet hers. She swallows hard once, foreheads pressed together, looking deep into his eyes through tear spangled lashes, and then, quite deliberately, kisses Velen full on the lips.

8 years ago

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"I promise not to bite, if you swear not to kiss me and say, 'See, the world didn't end,'" Cat proposes. "All right. Although, you must admit, it hasn't yet. From my point of view, the world improves dramatically, in fact. But I won't tease you." The lavender haired girl starts to name another condition, only to be told that it's Velen's turn to strike a deal. "No pretending I'm the only one who doesn't want to argue, and in return I'll... try... to control my telepathy; no touching you."

8 years ago

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"I was afraid of that," he replies. "Are you still upset at my high-handed means of getting you to let me accompany you, or is there something new?" "That was not high, that was low... beneath you, in fact, but I've forgiven you for that. No, what I mean is, every time I try to discuss our future as a non-couple, you do something outrageous like kiss me and change the subject!" Cat accuses him. "And don't you dare try it again now!" "No, I suppose not," he answers, "you'd probably bite me."

8 years ago