Nina
*Seigi placed his index finger and middle finger on her forehead, gently pushing her back. He looked down at her.*
**"It's because there are very bad people who will force themselves on you."**

*He said, noting the woman's seemingly clueless behavior.*
Edythe
*As she pushed down by his index finger she sat on her knees thinking as she placed her hands on her lap thinking about what he said.*

`"Force themselves upon me?"`

*She tilted her head*

`"Like fight me?"`
Nina
*Seigi smirked, exhaling and then flattening his expression. The subject matter was by no means humorous, but this woman's apparent cluelessness was a novel item.*

**"No, i mean- well, they'd make you to carry their children."**
*He said, looking at her with a somber expression, as though he were talking about a dead relative.*
Edythe
*Sat there process the information as her red eyes slowly looked down to the water as she looked scared before speaking again his smirk scared her her posture was submissive as she seen the smirk not wanting to anger him*

`"Force me to carry there children why would they want me to hold there children. In my arms for my body?"`
Nina
*He brought down his hands, crossing them over his chest. He couldn't think of any better way to explain it.*
**"Do you know what people do when they love each other? Those ones staring at you don't have love, they have lust. That means that they see no more value than what you are physically. We wear clothing to prevent those certain people from being exposed to things that would make them want to act on that lust.."**

*He explained, his face warming as blood was forced to the surface, turning his skin a light pink. He felt shameful having to explain it...*
Edythe
*She slowly looked up seeing his hands cross his chest she sees his face turning a light pink she gently raises her index finger and poked her cheek*

`"So like when two people love each other like there faces turn pink like yours?"`

*She asked as she listened to the rest of his talk*

`"Oh... The people that stare they want to force themselves upon me and act on lust because of my body like people lust for food...?"`

*She begins to slowly grasp the concept as a piece of her innocence was just chiseled away right there as it sank into her mind she looked down once more as tears welled in her eyes a few tears rolling down her cheeks*
Nina
*He nodded, blinking away disgust and disdain he hid within his gut. He hadn't processed what she first said yet. He closed his eyes and angled his head downward, letting some of that built up tension dissolve away into the water.*


*He realized what she had said first, and looked up, dropping the insides of his brow.*

**"Hey- that doesn't mean i'm in love!"**
Edythe
*She was very emotional as she struggling to understand everything she had no way to express herself other then to cry to relieve her pent up emotions as she spoke wiping her tears from her face*

`"Your pink face says otherwise... Or is it that you only see me for my body like others?"`

*She asked as she slowly moved closer and cupped his face with her hands leaning over him to see in his eyes trying to figure out his intent*
Nina
*His head moved back slightly, shocked by the abrupt contact. His mouth opened slightly, and he began to speak.*
**"Well- this also happens when someone's ashamed or embarrassed, like after having to explain something uncomfortable."**

*He said, looking down at her blood-red eyes. He noticed the peculiar color of the first time. It was something akin to his own yellow eyes. There was a certain fondness, a familiarity to her ruby eyes.*
Edythe
*She gently moved over him and leaned on his chest closing her eyes as she lowered her body and head to rest on his shoulder to listen to his voice, all she wanted was to relax, she had taken note of his soft yellow eyes where others may find darkness she found a broken man, she found someone that knew nothing but pain, how one might ask? Because she saw it in her own eyes when she looked in a reflection, she spoke softly as her body pressed against his scooting ontop of his lap*

`"Ashamed or embarrassed...? What are you ashamed about...? Are you upset or something that I did or something that you yourself once did?"`

*She asked her voice rang out softly it was very soft like a melody in a beautiful meadow her voice would bring a sense a calm and peace along with aura*
Nina
*He sucked in a breath of air through his mouth, letting it out as a short, quiet sigh. Truth be told, he just came here to relax. He sat up when she pressed herself against his chest, the ends of her long strands of hair dipping into the water and splaying out. He at first held his arms out in shock, then felt a sensation- a strange comfort he had never felt before. He slowly placed a hand on top of her head, letting the other rest within the warm, rejuvenating waters. It was then that he answered.*
 
**"No... I'm ashamed of others. Embarrassed that i have to explain their actions because they themselves cannot control them."**
*He said, thinking about a recurring dream he had been experiencing lately... One which felt like a memory- One of steeples burning, houses crumbling to the ground as women and children screamed. It wasn't his memory... No, it felt more like someone elses memory. However, it felt like he was there. It felt like another being's memory he was shown in an attempt to revive his.*

*He was so lost in this thought, this theory as to where he truly came from that he neglected to notice that his face had truly become red, and that his hand had, seemingly autonomously, begun to twist and gently smooth Orestis' hair between his fingers.*
Edythe
*As she layed on him she moved her head lower to his warm chest listening to hai heartbeat 'thump.. Thump thump thump...' as he spoke she kept her eyes closed listening to his words intently before replying*

`"Why be ashamed for something you have no control over? Shouldn't you focus on yourself and protect what you care about? You need to sometimes relax... Not think to deep about things.."`

*She smiles softly as she had one of her hands pressed against his chest the other hand held it close to her own chest. She could feel his hand gently run his fingers through her hair she blushes deeply her face going a deep shade as she keeps her eyes closed she didn't expect this, but her hair would be softer then anything he had ever touched before in his life it would be like clouds, if he touched her skin it would be even softer then clouds she listened to his heart beating faster*

`"Your heart... It's beating faster... Is everything ok...?"`

*She asks softly looking up at him from his chest with her red ruby innocent eye's*
Nina
*Hearing her voice snapped him back into the present. He became conscious of what he was doing and where his hand was. He gasped lightly and pulled his hand back, moving slightly to the side, and placing Orestis beside him.*

**"Yes, i'm fine. I was just lost in thought."**
*He said, running his hands through his hair to take it out of his eyes. He looked back over to her. What just happened... It was such a strange thing... Was it vulnerability? Nostalgia?... He couldn't quite pin down what that was just now. It was something completely new.* 
**"I'm sorry- you barely know me and i.. Dont even know you..."**

*'I barely even know me...' He thought to himself, briefly pausing and looking into his reflection in the pool of water.*
Edythe
*She was scared as she was moved to his side she squeaks and flinched away thinking she was going to be hit by him, he ha ruined a perfect moment to relax, and scared the girl lifeless as she was shaking violently with her hands up to protect herself from being hit*

`"Don't hurt me I'm sorry."` 

*Her voice cracked as she slowly stood up holding her chest covering it with her arms as water plopped all over the bathe and ground from her silk hair and smooth skin she left the room crying, no bawling thinking she did something wrong and closed the door very gently to not disturb him even scared she wanted him to feel comfortable by being as quiet as she could, she sat slowly in the corner of the other room soaked and pulled her knees to her chest trying to think about what she did wrong.*
Nina
*He sighed, watching her jump back and exit the room. He slowly stood up himself. __thank Christ carpet isn't widespread yet.__ he waded out of the hot pool, water streaming down his body as he stepped into the rubberish mat. He knelt down, grabbing two large white cloth towels. He rubbed it on his legs, waist and chest, drying his arms before setting it on the wooden holder and dressing himself. The other towel he took out into the room, slowly walking over to Orestis and slowly dropping down to one knee. He held out his arms, feeling a bit bad for the way he reacted. He was holding the towel with both hands, like a small white blanket. He wrapped it around her, bringing his arms around her and tying it on the other side. He took a shuffling move over, sitting down and resting an arm on his knee.*

**"You're fine. Nobody's going to hurt you here."**

*He said, looking over and narrowing his eyes. Was there a reason she was acting this way?*
**"Have people hurt you before?"**
Edythe
*As he wrapped the blanket around her she looked up at him softly and hugged him with the towel like a blanket wrapped around her she held onto him as tightly as she could*

`"Yes... People have hurt me..."`
Nina
*He nodded, a slight hum escaping his closed lips as he looked down. That's why those red eyes felt so familiar. He felt that, it made him think of the history he didn't know. That constant thought he had within the back of his mind. That remembrance- or lack thereof -of a people he didn't have. A home he never could quite reminisce. He furrowed his brow, letting her arms slide around his torso. The soft fabric of the towel, which was slightly damp, laying on top of him. The weight wasn't uncomfortable, not even slightly suffocating. He gently moved his hands around. He put one on the top of her head, and the other around her back.* 
**"Ok. I understand."**
Edythe
* She felt his warm embrace the towel was wet so was his she pulled hers off and slipped his off as well. She snuggles into his warm skin, her face blushes deeply feeling his arm wrap around her waist she gasps femininely but in a good way as she looks up at him trying to hide her beat red face*
Nina
*He closed his eyes, allowing her to wrap around him. That feeling returned. That unfamiliar feeling. It seemed to be something so natural, yet something that had been so far away. In the dark of the room, as they held each other, he let his guard down a bit.*
Edythe
*She slowly let go of him as she looked up at him with her face turning even redder*

`"I... Um... Can you help me find clothes so I'm not... Naked..?"`

*She asked as was naked still and had dropped her towel but she covered her chest with her arms she felt a feeling in her chest it was like butterflies but didn't understand what it was.*
Nina
*He softly nodded, standing up and lifting her to her feet along with him. He took his hand off her head and back, stepping aside and looking at the tables by the beds.*
**"They should've put them..."**
*He walked over, looking at the left table next to the middle bed and seeing the clothing.*
**"Yes, here they are. I requested they bring some clothing for you when I arrived."**
*He said, placing his hands into his pockets and looking around the room, spotting his white cotton shirt and picking it up, slipping it onto his dry skin.*
Edythe
*She stood up and walked over to the dress with a soft smile and picked it up and began to put it on it felt much better than being bare, it felt comfortable she smiles brightly as she wiggles into it with a smile. She looked amazed how beautiful it looked*

`"Did you get this just for me??"`
Nina
*He smirked, shaking his head.*
**"I guess you could say that."**
*He said calmly, lowering himself onto his bed and sitting there, looking up and feeling a strange sensation, like a shock moving from his head to his toe, then settling in his chest and making his heart skip a beat.*
Edythe
*She had put the dress on correctly only wishing she had a braw however*

`"It feels a bit weird did I put it on right?"`

*She asked softly*

`"Do they have like anything that's like cushions for these things?"|

*She says referencing to a braw she moved over and sat down on Isaac's bed he was still sleeping she gently moved his head on her lap and ran her fingers through his hair looking down at him worried for him*
Stephen
*Isaac would suddenly wake up, quickly leaning up and falling onto the floor. He moves over onto his back and looks up at the ceiling.*

"Ow. Where the hell am i?"

*He looks around the room, wondering also where his gear could have gone. He could notice himself in just a black shirt, cargos and his boots.*

"I wish i could walk."
Edythe
*Before he could fall she holds him tightly in her arms to prevent him from falling onto the ground.*

`"It's ok don't worry your here in a tavern with me and seigi."`

*She smiles softly looking at him with happiest smile seeing him awake.*
Stephen
"Oh alright."

*He would feel that his only demon was gone so now he'll need a way to bring it back. He looks at Orestis.*

"You look really glad."
Edythe
*She giggles softly as she gently holds his head, she gently ran her soft hands through his hair with a smile*

`"I am glad your ok... Your hair is also very very soft..."`

*She says as she gently felt his hair*
Stephen
*He smiles. Its been a hard few days so its nice to relax right now.*

"Thank you." 

*He would smile until he would continue to be pampered which would begin to make him blush.*
Edythe
*She giggles softly as she sees his pink blush on his red face*

`"Why is your face turning pink?"`

*She gently traced her finger over his horn they were like hers! But she had dragon horns.*

`"Are you hungry at all?"`

*She asked looking down at him*
Stephen
"No reason. Anyways, i am quite hungry."

*He would try to divert the subject by answering her question. He would feel his stomach rumble as he answered.*

"I need some sort of cane. Walking isnt my strong suit anymore."
Edythe
*Giggles softly as she heard his stomach growl she took a soft breath and gently ran her hand back down and held his cheek softly*

`"I'm sure you'll be able to get back to walking again... I'm sorry that I caused this to you... I will let you ride on my back when I'm a dragon so you don't have to be to worried about walking anywhere."`

*She says happily before speaking again*

`"Promise you won't go anywhere..."`

*She says worriedly as he could see her soft eyes looking at him she didn't want to lose him*

`"Cast."`

*She formed a wooden cane neisde the bed with her earth magic*

`"Will this do?"`

*She asked as she leaned down her head and gently placed her forehead against his*
Stephen
"Dont worry Orestis. I wont be going anywhere since we're friends. Dont worry about causing this to me, ive forgiven you. Im here to help you at all times. It will do thank you." 

*He would grab it as she did this. He liked the compassionate forehead touch but it wouldnt make his pink cheeks go away.*

"Lets see if i can stand up."
Edythe
*Shook her head as she slowly moved her head up off of his before she spoke again*

`"Not yet promise you won't move... I'll get you food just rest here until I come back with your food after you eat you can try to walk."`

*She still felt bad that she had hurt Isaac*
Stephen
"Alright. I wont move."

*He would sit up into a sitting position using the cane and then he would smile. He would wait so that she would be comfortable with him attempting to walk. He didnt want her to feel bad as it was his fault to pursue her into her attack.*
Edythe
*She smiles happily as he listened to her she scoots off the bed and stands up before turning her back to Isaac and asks for his help*

`"I think some of the strings on the back are loose can you help tighten then so the dress can not fall off?"`

*Her tail gently brushed against Isaac's waist*
Stephen
*He would nod and begin tying the strings. He woukd tie them nicely so that they wouldnt come undone and then he would watch her tail. He wouldnt dare touch it. He then smiles.*

"Here you go. You look pretty."

*He chuckles before holding onto the cane.*
Edythe
*She smiles softly as she holds her hands together, feeling them being tied tightly she felt much better as the dress wouldn't slip off now*

`"Thank you..."`

*She looks back at him as she sees his smile she returns one and walks to the door and exiting*

`"Oh... I'll come back with food you two should... Get to know each other... I don't want any bad blood.. From what happened on the mountain."`

*She stated with a smile as she left with a small batch of coins in her hand to go find food her tail swaying across the ground.*
Stephen
*Isaac would nod before turning to the other man. He didnt know them at all but now he knew that he was at the mountain. He would decide to ask.*

"You were at the mountain?"
Nina
*He nodded, bringing his legs onto the soft feather-filled mattress. He crossed his arms, looking over to Isaac.*
**"I was. The name's Seigi Akuma."**
Stephen
"Im Isaac Creed. What happened?"

*He wondered as he was unconscious for the entire encounter. He wondered what could have caused this and what made him lose his feeling in his legs.*
Edythe
*She left outside with some of the money she was walking happily as her eyes looked around the town for stores that have food but she was very illiterate, so she would have to see food to know the store was a food spot.*
Nina
**"Your friend turned into a large dragon and carried us to a mountain."**

*He said, straightening his back and stretched his core muscles. I mean, that was basically what happened, no need to add unnecessary details.* 

*Also that mf gonna get lost smh*
Stephen
"I see."

*He would think about it for a few seconds before realising their mistake. Shes going to get lost.*

"Shes going to get lost. We should go find her."
Nina
**"Most definitely."**
*He responded, standing up and turning on his heel, heading into the bath room. He returned a few seconds later, throwing the black coat over his shoulders and holding his sheathe in his other hand. He walked to the exit door and stood, looking over to Isaac.*
**"Can you stand?"**
Stephen
*He manages to stand up and slowly walks over. Hes getting the small hang of it with the cane but he'll be slow.*

"I can move somewhat. I'll just be slow." 

*He replies not taking anything since he wouldnt be of much help anyways.*
Nina
*He nodded, opening the door and grabbing the key, exiting and waiting for Isaac.*
Stephen
*He follows along slowly, making his way with him outside.*
Edythe
*She wandered the town as she found a place that sells food half way across the town she enters with some coins in her hand and looks around the food and begins to order beef stew and rice chicken and rice and another extra plate with honey meed she hands them the gold coins probably giving to much but she wouldn't know since she wasn't from this world she leaves with the bag of food happily as she sees a little puppy and gets side tracked and began to follow the puppy just outside the town she stopped at the mouth of the gate*

`"Come here little pupper."`

*She smiles*
Stephen
*He would slowly walk along, taking a deep breath of fresh air for finally being outside. His tail would begin wagging as he was happy. He stumbled a bit every now and then but he would manage to catch himself with the cane. He looked around at where they were as they walked.,
Nina
*He crossed his arms, narrowing his eyes as he exited into the streets. The sun covered his face, warming his body. He lowered his shoulders, his black coat sliding off. He grabbed it, holding it between his arms.*

*He continued through the streets, looking for Orestis.*
Edythe
*She pets the dogs head softly holding the bag of food on her making sure to not spill any of the food, she stands slowly as her hair gently sways in the wind, she wanted to know more about this world, was everyone as nice as her friends? She walks walks back into he town and bumps into a kid she apologises but felt something prick her hand*

`"Ow!"`

*She held her hand up as the kid ran off and her palm was bleeding she frowns shaking her hand still having the food in the other she began to try and find her way back, they had guessed right she was now lost in the town*
Stephen
*He would wonder where she could have gone. He doesnt know this place either but he remembers his way around towns. He continues to click away as he walks with his cane, looking around for her.*

"Where could she have gone..."
Nina
**"No idea."**
*He said, glancing from side to side, trying to spot her. She wouldn't be hard to notice, given the quality and regality of her dress as opposed to everyone else roaming the streets.*

*He turned a corner and saw a few drops of blood leading in another direction. He stopped, tapping Isaac's shoulder and beginning to walk after it.*
Edythe
*She walked quietly then she heard familiar voices she stopped and looked around slowly seeing seigi and Isaac walking towards her she smiles seeing both of them and walks towards them waving with her palm that was dripping blood*
Stephen
*He follows Seigi and eventually they find Orestis. He smiles and waves before seeing her palm. He stumbles over and holds himself up with one hand before taking her bloody palm in the other.*

"What happened?"

*He would try to see if the wound was deep or if it would cause any problems. He would then take out a handkerchief from his pocket and bandage the wound with it.*
Edythe
*She looks at her palm as it was bleeding and Isaac wrapped it in a white handkerchief it wasn't to deep of a cut but it did cause discomfort.*


`"I bumped into someone then I had this cut on my palm I didn't know how it happened though."`

*She says as she tries to think about how it happened*

`"I'll be ok..."`

*She says softly looking down thinking she did something wrong.*

`"I got the food for us..."`
Stephen
*He smiles and wobbles as he let go of his cane. He stumbles back a bit.*

"Its okay orestis! You didnt do anything wrooong!"

*He stumbles to one side. Then the other before almost falling. He leans against a wall and sighs.*

"This is far too comedic."
Edythe
*She quickly moves over and goes to hold him as she was worried she looks up at him as her tail sways the wrapped her tail around his other leg that didn't have the cane to help stabilize him*

`"What is to comedic? Are you ok??"`

*She asks looking to seigi for help*
Nina
*He watched him stumble, stepping over and reaching forward, only for him to catch himself and brace himself against the wall. He sighed. There wasn't much else he could do. He looked down at Orestis, seeing her hand.*
Stephen
"These wobbly legs are comedic."

*He chuckles before stumbling to his cane. He kneels down and picks it up, bringing himself up with it before turning to them.*

"Should we head back then?"
Edythe
*Nods slowly as she looked seigi with a smile then back at Isaac*

`"Sure! Seigi could you hold the food while I help Isaac? I want to help him with his legs can you also take the food so it doesn't get cold we will meet you there"`

*She giggles with the brightest smile*
Nina
*He nodded, holding out his hand to grab the food from her.*

*He looked over, seeing his state. Yes, it was most definitely psychological. His legs were fine. They just needed a way to convince his mind they were, too.*
Edythe
*Realizing he had fell asleep she sighs softly and uses her earth magic to make him float she would making him float until they reach the place and settled him down on the bed gently tucked him in. She looked towards seigi*

`"Hey seigi what can you tell me about this world..? What happened at the city? My memory is very foggy of everything."`

*She goes over to seigi and gently takes his hand and pulls him gently to a a chair to sit across from her so they could eat together*
Nina
*He took a series of stuttering steps, trying not to fall over as she pulled him. He walked over and let go of her hand, sitting down in the chair sideways, his legs pointing outward and his body pointing toward the table. He rested an arm on the table and one on his chair.*
**"Well, what do you want to know?"**
Edythe
*She had a soft giggle as she watched him stumbling over himself*

`"I'm not that strong for a little person!"`

*She pouts puffing her cheeks out before speaking again*

`"Well... What are people like...? Are there any racists against other races are the royals like evil at all? Is there poverty?"`

*She asked her face slowly getting serious she set there food down on the table and pulled out the bottle of honey meed it had a high concentration of liquor she poured some into her cup and poured some into his as she began to drink the mead in hers downing it the entire cup which left her coughing heavily and had the most sour face*
Nina
*He watched as she spoke, seeing her take out the bottle and pour some. He knew what would happen next, but thought it'd be funnier to watch. So, when she had taken her large gulp of what was essentially pure fucking alcohol, he took the bottle and sat it on the ground next to him, looking up. He was beginning to speak, before he was cut off by an unexpected presence.*
Todd
*A small amount of black fog faded away, leaving Isshi leaning against the bedpost, holding a book and cup of nondescript, red liquid. He looked up from the book, smiling a warm, fangy smile at Seigi, then offering the same greeting to Orestis. He took a sip, downing the last of the liquid, before setting the glass on a nearby table. He closed the book and laid it on the bed, looking down to the girl.*
**"Greetings, madame, I am Isshi Dracule, The Red Chair."**
*He said, smirking over to Seigi.*
**"I overheard you are asking about the kingdoms... Which is awfully convenient- I was just on my way here to speak about that with your friend, Seigi."**
*He pulled a small wooden stool up and sat down politely, folding his hands in his lap. He looked between the two, beginning to speak.*
**"Well, dahling, people in most places you will visit are quite unsavory. Definitely, there are a right amount of good people sprinkled about here and there, but no, most aren't of the type you would like to take home."** 
*He said, turning his head to Orestis and putting a hand up, covering his mouth in Seigi's direction.*
**"Except this one here"**
*He whispered, winking at Orestis, before continuing his exposition.*
**"Now, the latter part of your questions can be explained with a simple anecdote."**
*He offered, clearing his throat before continuing, his posture and demeanor becoming much more serious.*
**"Merely a few days ago, some of my men within the high elven courts and various royal high-places heard some very sobering news. They relayed to me that the Elven rulers are searching for a very, very powerful, very mysterious artifact, one of legends, known as the 'SparkStone.' It is said to contain the flame of all living things. The spies told us that they plan to use this to conquer and enslave all other peoples. Truly despicable..."**
*He said, clearing his throat again and straightening his coat.*
**"So, to answer your question dahling, yes. There is all manner of evil."**
Edythe
*She finally gathered herself as she shook her head softly, when she saw him take the bottle she pouts and reaches for the bottle with grabby hands*

`"Gimme!"`

*Then when the man appeared in the room and distracted seigi she took the bottle and poured some in her cup again drinking a bit more, this time ready for the punch it packed. She set her cup down slowly with a soft cute hiccup she turns to isshi as he introduced himself she smiles softly and speaks*

`"My name is Orestis... It's nice to meet you..? The red chair..? How did you get in here..?"`

*She looked at seigi concerned, raising her cup to take another cute little sip, listening to everything he had to say about the kingdoms her elf like ears twitches along with her nose.*

`"Your a vampire.. What do you mean most are not the type to take home?"`

*This comment confused her deeply as she tilted her head slightly her hair slowly falling across her face she moves it slowly behind her ear*

`"I don't get it... But the kingdoms.. There just like my home.. All consumed with power and nothing more..."`

*She sighs softly taking note of this she turns slowly and begins to eat her food quietly*

`"I'm sorry for asking this but thank you for the information... But can me and seigi get some moment in peace to eat I promise we will be able to talk after the food.."`

*She says nervously as her cheeks began to glow a light pink and get hot from the liquor she had downed she gently raises the cup and begins to sip the liquor in the cup her eyes slowly getting glossy as well*
Todd
*He finished speaking, pulling up an ornate mask which was attached to his waist by a long leather strap and placing it on his face. He stood up, bowing, turning around and picking up his glass and book, before turning back around and lifting the mask to speak.*
**"That was all.. I had intended to speak to Seigi alone... Take care of him for me, please."**
*He requested with a sly wink, placing the mask back on his face and walking toward the door. He seemed to run directly into it and... Fade away into a plume of dark mist.*
Nina
*He was now sitting facing her, looking down at the table. His hands were folded and his chin was rested on his closed hands. He thought over every word Isshi had said. If this plot was true- the fire of every life... What could a nation do with that power? How would that tip the balance of a war?... He scrunched his brow, a few strands of silver hair dropping over his eye. His lower eyelids raised a bit. He didn't know exactly how to handle this information. What if they __did__ find that?..*

*He was getting visibly stressed. He looked up, sweeping the hair back and softening his expression. He reached back over and grabbed the bottle softly. He poured some out for himself, before tucking the bottle away in his jacket.*
**"This isn't good for you."**
*He said, hypocritically taking a sip from his own cup.*
Edythe
*She looks at his troubled expression her face had gotten more blush pink as she spills some of the alcohol on herself she looked visibly upset by this she ruined her dress! She pouts and it finally finds her pink lips and she began to drink a little more before setting it on the table seeing him place the bottle in his jacket she hiccuped softly.*

`"But but your drinking some!!!"`

*She says playfully as she leans over her hand going entirely in her food as she was not paying attention and she poked his cheek over and over*

`"What are you thinking about..???"`

*She asked seeing his troubled face her nervousness had slipped her mind she was more her true self and all her submissive walls were torn down in her drunk state, she moved slowly back down to take a seat as she reached to grab her cup again and licking her fingers with her sot pink tongue*
Nina
*He watched her stumble to do some very simple tasks and finished his cup of the strong, sweet flavored beverage. He rolled it down the back of his throat, sighing as he sat the cup down.*
**"I'm drinking because I can hold it."**
*He said, closing an eye as she touched his face. That wasn't exactly something he was comfortable with... But, he'd allow it.*

*When she asked his thoughts, he didn't respond, and instead took the glass bottle and opened it, the cork popping into his hand as he tossed back a gulp of the thin, honey-sweet liquid.*
Edythe
*She looks at him slowly seeing his facial expression change she looked down apologetically and kept her hands to herself now, she finished her second cup and set it down on the table her cheeks now fully pink along with her nose and the tips of her ears on her fair pale skin.*

`"I'm sorry I won't touch you again... But please tell me what's on your mind..."`

*She says again as even drunk she wanted to know if he was ok*

`"If your going to keep drinking you might as well share and not say it's bad when your drinking it all to yourself."`

*Her words were slurring but it never lost the feminine sweet touch or worry that carried with each word*
Nina
*He shook his head, again placing the bottle within his jacket. He was still a bit within himself. He wasn't fully comfortable revealing all the thoughts of his mind. Especially to someone who most likely wouldn't remember it.*

**"Im drinking this because I won't drink too much, and I know my body can handle it. Yours cannot, that's why I've taken it away."**
Edythe
*She takes a soft breath as she slowly moved away from the table as she walks around to him and gently hugs him softly as she rested her chin on his head she held his head close to chest as she takes another breath even though drunk she wanted him to feel safe and able to talk to her.*

`"It's ok you don't have to tell me anything about it... I know you have your own problems and you may have never been listened to before but when someone is here to listen to you don't push them away."`

*She holds his head softly and cupped his cheek with one of her hands*
Nina
*As the reality of her words flooded through him, in the back of his mind he felt another strange feeling. A warmness- no, a burning heat. It started as a mere jumbled though, before moving forward, covering his mind and thoughts in what can only be described as a thoughts like radio static. They were incomprehensible and jumbled, a mess of unknowable memories and thoughts. Then, that burning sensation moved to his face, concentrating in his eyes. His body softened, his muscles releasing and the bottle falling to the ground as the burn in his eyes resulted in that salty water slowly seeping out, pooling in his eyelids and falling in a single droplet.*

*This was the first time he had cried in several years, even if it was a mere teary-eye.* 

*He slowly stood up, tilting his head to avoid bumping her chin. He lifted his hands up and wrapped them around her back, gently pulling her closer as he stared absently into the abyssal void, zoning out everything except Orestis and himself.*
Edythe
*She felt him standing up her mind had no thoughts in them as she was focused on the moment, as she was pulled into a hug her head rested on his chest she squeaks softly feeling him wrap his arms around her back she tippy toed and wrapped her arms around his neck, she gently moved one arm away and gently rubbed his tear away with her thumb*

`"It's ok I'm here it's ok to cry."`

*She says as she holds him*
Nina
*He blinked slowly, feeling her gentle hand wipe the tear away. That strange feeling from before returned, that shock traveling through his body and settling in his chest. He had a shaky breath as his heart made an off-beat. He pressed her closer, reaching up and grabbing her hands softly, bringing them down. He wrapped his around her waist loosely, blinking and looking around the room. There wasn't anything he could do about those damned elven bastards from here... Not to mention the sheer power of the high elven rulers...*
Edythe
*She smiles softly she held onto him as she felt and heard his offbeat heart she felt herself pulled closer and her hands grabbed soon after and pulled down. She moved hers to his back softly as she felt his hands on her waist she looked up at him with glossy eyes, as she hiccups softly her face beat red from from the liquor she rested in his arms and her body was relaxed and loose*

`"Can you help me lay down..?"`

*She asked her words slurred to the point he would barely be able to understand them but she tried her best her would felt dizzy and she felt like she was going to pass out.*
Nina
*He nodded, squatting down and sliding an arm around her legs, hoisting her up and carrying her over to one bed, walking over and sitting on the other one himself.*