Alice
*She was more than used to being picked up by now and had grown fond of it... But **Only** By him. No one else may pick her up for she would see it as disrespectful and demeaning. Now seated on the bed, she gently held his hand and listened to everything he had to say.* "One of... The first?" *She repeated quietly... Trying to make sense of all this.* "Why is she inside of you, and why can you not remember all that happened?" *That was two questions, but she was aure he wouldn't mind.

But wait, so he was high elf and aerie... Thusly making him not a human? If she put all of the pieces together, his humanity was hanging on by a thread. There was only a small percent in there... She could no longer call him her human. What he spoke was a lot to try and disect and honestly, she wasn't the best at putting pieces together.*
John
*Nodded slightly while looking upon her before speaking again* `"There are around 16 elders she is one of the 16 each elder has there own role on those who follow the blood path if they are of the race of aerie."` *Closing his eyes as he spoke lowering his head before his lips parted once more* `"I started to hear her voice very, faintly as if whispers in the wind guiding me, it is now only just whispers, and certain signs, like a blood rose here and there to let me know I'm on the right path, the more I learn, the higher my knowledge and master of the blood flame develops the more power she gets to be able to show me my path or communicate with me. I'm assuming I can't see her because I'm to weak in my power but it's said she can manifest out of my blood powers but if she chooses to it's because she wants to and had her own motives I will not remember wether it be her trying to protect me or her trying to do something for me whilst I'm away..."`

*He hoped he made sense he didn't mind her asking questions he smiles as she would get to know him slightly better* `"Is there any other question that you may be thinking of that comes to mind?"` *He asked letting her ask more questions if she wished to ask.*
Alice
*A blood rose... Like the ones he had sprouted at the fortune tellers desk. When he mentioned he couldn't see her... What did he mean? She could see her as clear as day and feel her just the same and she wasn't anything close to any of the races he was.* "But I saw her Faedon... I felt her and she *Spoke* To me. I am not of Aerie decent so how do you explain that?" 

*She explained everything she had said... Slowly this time so that he could make out what she was saying.* "And she told me... I had two choices. What did she mean?"
John
*Had to think it made no sense for her to do that to talk to someone that isn't of his face taking a deep breath he spoke soon after* `"I don't doubt she spoke to you... Why I don't know... She is known for her wisdom is all I can tell you."` *As she mentioned that the lady said she had two choices his eyes would lock onto hers now* `"Can you give me the exact words she said when she said she gave you two choices?"` *He asked he was nearly as clueless as her but he did his best to answer he questions.*
Alice
*Exhaling softly, she blinked and then averted her gaze down... Trying to recollect exactly what was said.* "She told me that... I will not feel whole if I don't choose the path I wish to walk. That there are two, one forced and one of choice.." *She hesitated, and then shook her head* "That last part wasn't... Exactly what was said. Its becoming fuzzy but I'm positive the first part is correct." *It didn't make any sense... He said only those of their bloodline could hear them, and she had fed from him before. They were not related even down to the species.*

"I just want to keep you safe. I feel as though every time I try I am of no use. I cannot heal you when you are injured... I cannot protect you when you are assualted, and even now I cannot save you from some ancient traditional blood magic so I suppose my next question is.." *She looked up at him and her expression was... Sad.* "Do you still want me on your adventure?"
John
*Watches as her gaze averted, he spoke softly in reply after hearing everything she said he had to think hard about this that could mean anything! What did that lady mean...* `"I don't know what she exactly meant... She probably gave you this wisdom, because your in my life and she sees you will be with me on my adventurer's."` *He closed his eyes to think before speaking once more* `"The only way to answer this is to ask you a question."`

*But as he went to speak he heard her saying she cannot do anything she can't protect him she cannot heal him?* `"Don't ever..."` *His voice stern and firm* `"I know you wish to keep me safe, you can help me, you can protect me! Why do you always speak down upon yourself. You never once since I've met you said one thing positive about you!"` *He placed his hands gently on her shoulders his emerald eyes having a glint of a soft glow and filled with emotion* 

`"When I was assaulted you used your wits to protect and save me, without you there if I had taken this journey alone I would be dead by now. You helped me into the tavern that lead to the Hobbit being able to help me. Listen your beautiful me, a great friend... Someone amazing... Something you seemingly can't see. I want you on every adventure I go on but you doubt that I want you around no matter what I do when I hug you, try to make you happy put you on my shoulders to let you see everything."`

*He gently placed his hand under her chin lifted her head slighter higher as he brought his face closer almost until there noses was touching as he gently pressed his forehead against hers* `"What can I do to make you see I care and want you around, I'm not like your family not like anyone else you've met who overlooks your existence... I want you with me..."`
Alice
*His tone made her flinch... He had never yelled at her before, not in this way. She didn't know he felt that way, she just knew she wanted to keep him safe. Closing her eyes as their foreheads touched... She nuzzled her nose against his.* "I will try to see me through your eyes... I promise I will try." *She'd need to be more open and voice her concerns... Even if its for affirmation.* "You are precious to me.." *She whispered, opening her eyes that were still their pink discoloration. 

She had time to think about what to do so she would not be taken. She didn't want him to die for her, as she was sure he wouldn't want her to do for him. She had to ask herself, the second option... While yes she would rather die, but would it be worth it to leave Faedon alone? This was further down the road... No need to think about it now. For now it- wasn't he supposed to be asleep?* "It is in the dead of night you know... Should you not perhaps get some rest? I don't know what she did to you but... You just recovered..."
John
*As she promised to try to see things his way it would make him smile weakly, he didn't like that he had to raise his voice he didn't want to do it this way but he felt she understood after he was able to be stern for once with her as she said he was precious to her and her nose gently nuzzled his his face started to turn a pink blush, as he looks slightly away nervous before moving his head slightly back. Setting his hands slowly down to rest on his lap he would look at his hands slightly embarssed as his face was red as he realized what he said to her*

`"Thank you... I know you will... I should be asleep... But I wanted to spend more time with you..."`*Looking up to her but then away back down towards his hands* `"I promise to defend you no matter what, I won't let your parents take you away I know it's not my choice to make but I don't wish to see you unhappy but I also don't want to lose my best friend... My only friend..."` *He closes his eyes his face turning an even more dark shade of pink*
Alice
*She bit her thumb nail in troubled thought.* "Don't worry... I will think of something.." *By her own will it would be done its just... She didn't know if she had the strength to do it let alone the knowledge. She didn't want to talk about the fear factor either but... She would have to make it work somehow.* "I will not let them take my right to choose regardless of the benefits, i- i will make sure of it." *She tried to comfort him with her words, and seeing his flushed face she would gently poke at his cheeks.* "You're blushing?..You know you are, what did you say in the carriage that day? Cute when you are flustered?" *An eye for an eye... And now they were even.

To cheer him up, she would remember* "We may have missed the dragon fireworks but... We can still dye your hair. You've been wanting to have you not?" *She had no idea how to do such a thing so she'd basically just be the wing man.* "What do we need?"
John
*As she spoke he shook his head* `"We will think of something..."` *As she spoke he smiles softly but upon her calling him cute because he was flustered he looked away with a pout trying to hide it now* `"I'm supposed to be saying that to you! Not you to me.."`

*As she mentioned the fireworks his eyes lit up they did miss it! Then mentioning of him having to dye his hair he nods stands up taking this opportunity to regain his composure his face returning slowly back to normal as he grabs the hair coloring and magic paste he would slowly take off his shirt and white scarf like cloak and his beads, going to the bathroom he would take a seat near the tub filling it with water* `"You have to wash my hair with the magic paste make sure there is no uh... White spot left untouched! Then apply the brown paste once dry it will be it's new color!"`
Alice
*When he removed his shirt, she blushed deeply and looked away. Covering her eyes she paused... Wait a moment. She had been alive for over two hundred years and had seen topless men countless times. Even when she had first met him there was not such a timidness as this so what was going on? Listening to his instructions, she sheepishly inched towards the bathroom.* "Will you have a problem with me seeing you without your top garment? Or have you gotten adjusted.." *Ah yes, because it was definitely **Him** Who had the problem. It was easier to redirect her disposition in the form of a playful jab at what he had told her when they got arrived at the lake.*

"I shall be thorough. " *Reaching for the magic paste, she would coat her hands with it and then smosh it all together. She liked the texture, and as soon as he wet his hair she would get started. She wouldn't just wash his hair either, she'd have a little fun. She'd make it stand straight up, make pigtails, make spikes horns... All manner of things.*
John
*Wasn't looking at her as she was coming towards him so he didn't notice her red blush but as she said would it be fine for her to see him without his too he was confused was he dirty?? Did he look fat?? He became very self conscious but spoke softly* `"I can't put it back on if it troubles you so?"` *He said. He wasn't fat by any means he had an 8 pack but it wasn't too visible it was perfect for his body it wasn't grossly muscular it was just barely there* `"What do you mean by adjusted..? Stop being silly! Your always so... Indirect you need to be less daft."` *He would poke fun at her he didn't mean any harm by it.

As he felt her tiny hands running through his hair he would chuckle as he would feel her playing with his soft hair he would gently seay at her hands* `"Stop it! Or I'll have to throw you in the tub!"` *Laughing as he said this in a playful tone as she played with his hair* `"Oh dye the feather as well!"`
Alice
"Troubles *Me*? Are you sure you won't find my eyes... Rude and degrading?" *She said in a somewhat mocking tone to impersonate him. Did he just call her daft??* "Apologies if your hair turns *Pink* In this process. I am quite **Daft** You know.." *And when he swated her hand, she would swat his back which would get little drops of soap everywhere.* "Your request has been denied!" *She'd make little peaks that curled inwards... It looked ridiculous. Any word of protest from him would be met with a* "Belay!" 

*Now when it came to dying the feather, she hoped he realized it was a feather and not hair and the process might be different.* "I- can try. What is wrong with the feather the way it is?...I like its color.." *Ah well, it was what he wanted so she would do as he askes, and lather up the feather as well.* "Also, if you dye it the same color as your hair, how will you be able to tell its there? It will camouflage within it.."
John
*Chuckled and laughed softly before speaking he felt her hands swatting at his he heard her saying if his hair turned pick he scoffed and looked at her with playful fury* `"You better not turn my hair pink! Stop using my words against me!!"` *He would chuff as she made little peaks with his hair he sighed before standing slowly up after she lathered the feather* `"I'll know it's there same reason why I dyed it white you didn't know it was in my hair until your touched it!"`

*He stuck his tongue out before picking her gently up and climbing into the bath with her it was like a little pool 4 feet deep and 10 feet long 8 feet wide he set her inside the pool getting her soaked before gently splashing her with water it was very soft and like little bits of water hitting her he still had peaks on his head with his hair* `"I warned you!!"`
Alice
*When he stuck his tongue out at her she would stick hers out right bac-* "Eek!" *Her dress, her stockings... Twas war!* "Have at you!" *She would begin to splash him back, only she would try to soak him. She didn't care if she got all wet... The water was warm and she wanted vengeance.* "At least my hair does not look like curved mountain peaks!" *She laughed, shielding herself every now and again.*

"But alas, come now. Accept your defeat and we shall wash it out of your hair and move onto the dye stage, yes?" *She smiled while rocking back in her heels. She could do this forever, he could not. That, and she was rather competitive... So help her she would die on this water warfare hill if she had too.*
John
*As she would begin to splash him and soak him he would huff then as she said his hair looked like mountain peaks he looked flabber* `"Because you made it like that!"` *Splashing a ton of water all over her like a tsunami he was bigger and had longer and stronger arms.

But upon seeing her not willing to surrender he would pant and pretend he was done* `"Fine you win! You win! Stop splashing me with water short stack."` *He poked fun at her height with a chuckle as he slowly began to sit back down so she could finish with his hair.*
Alice
*She may have been soaked, she MAY have been drenched, but! At least she had won. Moving her bangs out of the way she would climb out of the tub and rinse his hair free of the magical soap. Moving onto the brown she hesitated* "This will not stain my fingers will it?" *She didn't want brown hands forever... But it was too late now as she had already applied it to her hands. She didn't know what she was doing, so she just tried to work it in there as best as she could.*

"Do we... Rinse the brown away or, leave it in?" *And no, she didn't forget the feather.* "Alright... I think I've gotten every inch.." *And she did... For the most part. His hair was now brown. Taking a step back she would have a look at him and pout. She liked his white fluffy hair most... And they matched.*
John
*Looks at her with a tilted head. As she would climb out of the tub her whole body and dress soaking wet he sighed softly before speaking* `"It won't stain your hands I promise."` *He had an evil grin on his face as he looked at her* `"Oh it does stain and it stains clothes"` *He would say only after she had finished as she was pouting he looked worried.*

`"Is everything all right? And it's fine to just leave it in it will set in about 20 minutes."` *Standing up he gently began to nudge her outside the bathe and closed the door* `"I'm going to clean my body now I promise I won't be long!"` *He said snickering now she couldn't retaliate against him for her brown hands and stained dress he went back to clean up in the tub*
Alice
*As soon as he said it stains clothes she would immediately wash her hands in the sink and THEN leave. Her clothes and hair of course were still wet... And she didn't want to get water everywhere so she would have to change too. Removing her dress was the hard part, so she'd start with her stockings first. She didn't have anywhere to wring it out and that was probalamatic. Removing her dress, she would hold it against herself and look around for anywhere she could either wring it out or let it dry. Maybe the window? She'd turn a circle and even look for a towel as she was dripping droplets on the floor.*
John
*As soon as he was done he would be dressed in his clothing and open the door he would see her holding her wet dress and trying to figure out what to do he felt bad. His heart sunk he went a got a nice dry towel from the bathe and wrapped it gently around her shoulders and body it would be on the floor as well as it was a big towel he grabbed another and he tly began to dry her hair* `"I'm sorry I didn't mean to just leave you out here please forgive me it was wrong."` *He said with a slightly sad voice he would never do anything like that again...*