<div class="floatright">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/689220636480110605/1018905756562636900/pally_lady_2.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Ionli (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=345576.msg16288973#msg16288973)<br/><strong>Race:</strong>Aasimar<br/><strong>Age:</strong>20<br/><strong>Class:</strong>Cleric<br/><strong>Status:</strong>Adventurer<br/><hr/>Ionli began to calm down, Mephis's touch soothing her nerves so she could relax instead of worry she'd said too much or done something wrong by saying what she had.  The fact that the half elf wanted to get to know her as well was nice, though her blush darkened at the teasing words that followed.<br/><br/>"I-I'm glad you, um, liked it," she murmured, feeling a hint of pride for having made her lover feel good in return.  She leaned into the sorceress's touch, letting her eyes drift closed as she simply enjoyed the moment.  The reminder of Mephis's status as a slave had her wanting to ask questions, but instead she decided to share something instead.  Taking the young woman's left hand, the one with the divine brand, in hers, the aasimar lightly traced her fingers over it briefly before she spoke.<br/><br/>"I came very close to becoming someone's slave, once," she told Mephis quietly, wondering how in the world someone like one of the sacred reincarnated ended up in such a position.  She didn't dare ask, though, as something Mephis had shared already spoke of very disturbing events having occurred indeed.  If she wanted to share, then that would be her choice to make.  "You know what I am.  My parents did their best to hide it, but eventually word spread, and a very powerful man wanted to have me for himself."  She shuddered at the thought.  "He first tried to buy me.  My parents refused."  She smiled as she remembered her father's words to the First Chair's representative.<br/><br/>"That didn't stop him from wanting me, though."  Her smile wilted around the edges, able to see similarities between what almost happened to her and what transpired with Alana's village.  "He hired bandits to try and kidnap me, but I managed to awaken my powers."  Her smile gained a cold edge.  "When they came for me in the night, I showed them how bad of an idea it was."  She sighed softly.  "I managed to get away, but he still hunts me.  I know it."  She looked up to meet those crimson eyes, hoping she hadn't offended her with the comparison.  "I... I know it's not really the same but... I just wanted to share something with you."  She pressed a gentle kiss on Mephis's brand.  "Take a first step."  She glanced upwards briefly before staring down fixedly at the space between her lover's breasts.  "I-if that's okay."