~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~
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				Title: <strong>~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>03-03-2013, 03:43:27</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Wolf Camp</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Crane Hearth</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Home of Ayshia and her Father</strong></span></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>20-03-2013, 19:25:25</strong>
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				<strong>~Tamen preparing tea at the fire within his hearth~</strong><br><br>Tamen had been laying awake in is bed of furs listening to the early morning sounds of the lodge about him.&nbsp; He heard when things seemed to bustle to life next door at the Reindeer Hearth.&nbsp; It wasn't so much that his hearing was the best in the world but they were neighbors and both family's had become very close over the years.&nbsp; Only now with the passing of his own wife did he truly understand more of the moodiness he sometimes both saw and felt when he was around Lorna.&nbsp; <br><br>As he began to prepare the morning tea he glanced towards his daughters sleeping place.&nbsp; The privacy curtain was drawn shut and he really hadn't heard her moving about just yet but he had the feeling she was not exactly asleep either.&nbsp; The carver was thankful for the fact that her mother had still been alive for his daughters first rights.&nbsp; A young woman needed a mother most at that time in her life than any other time.&nbsp; Although it truly saddened him to think that her mother (his wife) would not be there to see their daughter get married and start a whole new life of her own.&nbsp; <br><br>Wiping away a tear which seemed to fall far to easily these last few weeks Tamen reached over and scratched at the post of his daughters privacy curtain, "Ayshia?&nbsp; Baby girl... would you care for some tea or are you going to sleep the morning away dreaming of the man who might one day come and sweep you off your feet and take you as his beautiful bride."
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				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>24-03-2013, 23:38:59</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia was ready to face the day, when her father let her know that tea was ready. Winter and spring were Ayshia’s favorite seasons. Winter because she could give in to her favorite art, and spring because everything seemed to come back to life. Summer was decent too, with the camp and all the news from the other camps. She was actually looking forward to the summer camp for the second time in her life. First time had been last year, because she was finally ready for her first rites and this year because she had hoped that a man from another camp might notice her, or one from her own camp show some kind of interest. <br><br>Ayshia felt that she was ready to move out of her father’s hearth and into her own. All she could hope for was that the man would follow her here and not have her move to his own. She would much rather stay close to her father. After the death of her mother, Ayshia did not want to leave her father’s side to the point of leaving camp. Their bond had grown stronger since the devastating death, but Ayshia was still concerned. She wasn’t able to talk about her mother as much as she would like, it pained her to have lost her, but she wished she could do more for the one parent that remained.<br><br>“Coming, dad.” She said and stretched. With a smile on her lips, she slipped into her clothes and came out of her private space with a soft smile on her lips. Her steps were light, and if it weren’t for all the tangles in her hair that she was trying to smooth with a comb, she didn’t look like she&nbsp; had just come out of bed. “I still have to take care of you old man, I’m not about to let you down.” Ayshia said and she snaked her arms around her father’s chest for a comforting hug. “How are you?” She asked and even though she didn’t mean to, the weight of her concern tainted her tone. <br></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>25-03-2013, 06:11:19</strong>
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				Tamen wrapped his own arms around his daughter returning her warm embrace.&nbsp; "Old man is it?&nbsp; Hump... well not so old that I can't turn you over my knee and give you a good swat if I took a notion to."&nbsp; His smile and light chuckle completely off setting the words he had spoken.&nbsp; The irony of his little joke was never once had he ever had any reason ever to turn her over his knee.&nbsp; She had always been the sweetest and most well behaved child he had ever known.&nbsp; He did not think this way simply because she was his daughter but it was just a true matter of fact. <br><br>The two of them had always been close but ever since the loss of her mother they had grown even more so.&nbsp; The only thing that really pained him at times was that Ayshia was nearly the spitting image of her mother at that age.&nbsp; Her mothers beauty, mannerisms, likes and dislikes as well as her kind and loving spirit were all alive and well wrapped up in their lovely daughter whom Tamen loved dearly.&nbsp; <br><br>His latest and deepest fear was that when the time came some man would sweep Ayshia off her feet&nbsp; taking her away from his hearth and away from the Wolf Camp altogether.&nbsp; It would not be so bad if they were still in the same camp he knew but if she were to leave he would not really know what to do.&nbsp; The loss of his loving wife had been absolutely devastating to the carver.&nbsp; The loss of his daughter might very well push him over the edge.&nbsp; <br><br>The concern in his daughters voice brought a few more unwanted tears to his eyes.&nbsp; For a man who had never cried before seemed to be making up for that fact over the last few months.&nbsp; But what could he answer her without bringing her own high spirits down as well?&nbsp; He simply could not lie to her.&nbsp; It was something he had never done before and was not something he was about to start doing now.&nbsp; Deciding on the seemingly safest path, "I cut my hand this morning working on my new carving.&nbsp; This winter has been long... and I just can't seem to keep my mind on the tasks at hand for very long as I was once able to do."&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>27-03-2013, 17:24:49</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia chuckled at the idea of being spanked like a misbehaving girl. She had never been and suspected he’d never really do it no matter how she behaved. It was a good thing that she had been raised well, though, she’d never get to test that theory and it was better this way. “Maybe not that old.” She conceded, “but you’d have to catch me first, and we all know how the young ones take more time than the elders to run out of stamina.” She teased some more, but when he answered her question, she lost a bit of her smile to the profit of a frown.<br><br>Ayshia looked up into her father’s face, highly unsatisfied by his answer. She knew why he had dodged, though and understood that he didn’t mean for her to press the issue, he didn’t want to remind her of her mother.&nbsp; She was reminded of the woman each time she saw her own reflection in calm water, sometimes even in the sound of her voice even though Ayshia was a bit softer. She knew that Tamen saw Rayna each time he looked at his daughter. Sometimes, she wondered what would be worse for the man. If she left the camp to go live with her mate, would he find it worse than to live with a constant reminder of his wife?<br><br>While the loss of her mother pained her, it was obvious to Ayshia that her father had it worse. In her young mind, it was easily explained. Since she remembered little from her early childhood, Ayshia thought she had about fifteen years of memory with her mother, while Tamen had had much longer to bond with Rayna and build memories he would remember of his wife. It wasn’t to say that Ayshia felt no pain when she remembered her mother, but it was different.<br><br>“You’ve been cooped up here too long. We should go for a walk or something. Fresh air would do you good… Maybe we could go hunt some birds or something…” Ayshia offered as she finally let go of her father to go get her tea.<br></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>28-03-2013, 00:25:47</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: justify;">Tamen laughed at his daughters joke about he would have to catch her first.&nbsp; If there was one thing he could always count on it was Ayshia's ability to lighten nearly any mood.&nbsp; "Who said anything about me giving chase.&nbsp; I would only have to wait until you came back for lunch or dinner or when you are preparing for bed and somehow manage to catch you off guard."<br><br>Seeing the look in Ayshia's eyes and upon her lovely face that showed just how unsatisfied his answer had left her Tamen could not help but to feel guilty.&nbsp; Perhaps he had been wrong in his wishing to spare her from seeing his pain.&nbsp; Maybe if they shared even in this together it could truly help the both of them come to better terms with each of their loss.&nbsp; <br><br>When Tamen saw that his daughter had her tea he patted the log next to him, "Ayshia come sit with your old man for a moment."&nbsp; When his daughter was seated and seemingly in a comfortable position Tamen gently put his arm around her and began to speak, "I'm sure you may have already heard much of what I'm about to say but there is something which I wish to share with you.&nbsp; Rayna your mother and I first met here at this very camp.&nbsp; I was young then probably a couple years younger than you are now but my brother and I had gone on a long journey to see as much of the world as we could." <br><br>"It was early winter when we first arrived and the Wolf Camp was out getting one last hunt in before the snows really began to fall.&nbsp; &nbsp;They were hunting bison and somehow my brother and I had managed to set up our camp right in the path of where they had been driving the bison towards that blind canyon which we always use to hunt bison with.&nbsp; My brother Dorlando had been injured a few days before while we were hunting.&nbsp; He had broken his leg in 3 places that I knew of for certain."<br><br>"Anyway we were found by the hunters of the Wolf Camp huddled together in our collapsed tent with me trying to protect my brother from the stampede which had suddenly&nbsp; come up on us as we had been sleeping.&nbsp; Later after they had brought us back to the lodge it was found that my efforts to protect my brother had gone in vain.&nbsp; He had been kicked in the head by one of the great beasts and I had not even know.&nbsp; I too had been trampled by the herd but somehow I managed to escape the event with only a broken arm and a slight concussion."<br><br>"Rayna had been among the hunters that day and she had been the one who constantly stayed by my side as Mammut worked his magical healing skills on me.&nbsp; All through that long winter she stayed by my side keeping me company telling me jokes and keeping me from falling into depression after the loss of my brother.&nbsp; We were young then but come spring we had decided we wanted to become mates.&nbsp; Some tried to say we were to young to wed but we had the support of Mammut and her parents so that very same summer we were joined together at the summer meeting.&nbsp; We were together for 20 years... never once having been out of the others company for more than a day at the most."<br><br>"When you came along it was the happiest day of our married life.&nbsp; Every winter when we had more time on our hands we would make the grandest plans for how your wedding would be one day.&nbsp; I am happy that she was here for your first rights no woman should be without their mother at such a time.&nbsp; But it saddens me greatly that she will not be here for the second most important event of your life.&nbsp; Which is another time when a woman truly needs her mother at her side.&nbsp; And now I can only hope and pray to the Great Mother that I shall not let you down when it comes time for that very special time in your life."&nbsp; <br><br>Tamen fell silent he simply could not say more.&nbsp; Tears streamed unheeded from his eyes down his cheeks into his long beard.&nbsp; Winters had always been some of the most special times he had spent with his beloved wife as they discussed the future of their daughter and spent so much time simply being together.&nbsp; He missed his wife greatly and he regretted the fact that he and his wife would never have the pleasure of watching their grandchildren grow up together as they had always hoped to do.&nbsp; <br><br></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>30-03-2013, 00:56:05</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia had indeed heard the story more than once. The loss of his brother had played the main role back then and the appearance of her mother had been like some kind of savior. While it was still the same story, with a bit more details now that she was no longer of the age where things had to be mellowed out, her father’s tone while telling it was different. Now, when he spoke of his time with Rayna, Tamen had the same tone than when he spoke of Dorlando; the edge to his voice was the same. It was a sadness, a nostalgia, he was missing them both as people he lost.<br><br>Ayshia, who had sat by her father as he had requested, wrapped her arms around him and pressed her head against his chest. “I won’t leave you, father.” Ayshia said, trying to comfort her father. “Not unless you kick me out of here, anyway.” She added, a smile tugging at the corner of her lips. She squeezed the man tenderly, though not letting go of him when she loosened her hold. “I miss her too, and sometimes I still cry when I think of her before I go to bed, but memories of her have begun to make me smile lately. I’ve stopped noticing things that are not done because she isn’t around, but started to remember how she did things, or how something would have made her laugh.”<br><br>Ayshia looked up at her father and raise a hand to wipe his tears. How she wished she could help him more. She could not replace her mother, not that she would try. No matter how similar they were on certain things. Ayshia had grown into her own personality, her own little quirks. She stood up and sat across her father’s lap, snuggling up against him like she had countless times as a child. “I’ve started to remember her fondly, rather than with sadness. I hope you will manage to do that too, sometime. I know she wouldn’t want you to remain miserable with grief for so long.” The young one said, still looking up at him. “Maybe going to the summer camp will do you good. You’ll get out of here, meet new people…”<br></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>30-03-2013, 09:02:48</strong>
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				When had his beloved daughter grown to be such a true woman.&nbsp; Her wisdom floored him and nearly left him speechless.&nbsp; Addressing the easiest part of the many points she had brought up.&nbsp; "You will my beloved child.&nbsp; Some day soon a man will come who will steal your heart away.&nbsp; And on that day I will greatly rejoice.&nbsp; I only hope that this man will not take you away completely from my sight and desire to stay with you in the boundary's of the Wolf camp where I can see the full progress of your life and be able to hold your children in my arms even as I now hold you."<br><br>"As for the summer meeting and anyone I might meet... My little would be match maker... I do not believe it possible for a heart, mind and soul to ever love again so fully as I have my beloved Rayna."&nbsp; Tamen's eyes closed as the depths of his grief washed over him.&nbsp; The love of his wife completely closing his throat to anything which he might have continued to say.<br><br>Finally the carver opened his eyes to look once again into his daughters extremely loving, concerned and caring eyes.&nbsp; "Do not grieve for me child of my spirit and heart... for I have been blessed by the Great Mother to have enjoyed the full measure of love which could ever have been showered upon me.&nbsp; My only greatest hope now is that you too will experience such love in your own life as you find a new life with the man who shall come and take you away from my hearth to take you into his own."&nbsp; &nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>02-04-2013, 21:00:06</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: justify;">“I might leave your hearth, but I will not leave the camp.” Ayshia said, and her tone was quite decisive, as if her husband would have no other choice but to join her there. Ayshia was quite sure she would not let the man take her away from her father, but then again, perhaps her father would follow her if her husband’s status prevented him from leaving his camp. Still, so far she had no prospects and she wasn’t all that eager to get married anyway. It would wait another summer or two before it happened and she had no issue with it.<br><br>“I’m not saying you might meet someone to replace my mother. I’m thinking new friends might not hurt, you know, people that don’t remind you of her each time you meet with them.” Ayshia muttered. She wasn’t trying to play matchmaker, she was trying to find a way for her father&nbsp; to find something to do or people to hang out with without being reminded of Rayna at each turn.<br><br>“I just want you to be happy, to be smiling like you used to and laugh too.” Ayshia said, and she snuggled up against the man some more as if she wanted to curl up against him just like she could do when she was much smaller. “What are your plans for the day?” She asked to change the subject. If she wanted her father to move on, constantly hammering on the topic would certainly not help. Talking about something else might take both of their mind off the death of a mother and a wife.<br><br></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>03-04-2013, 07:31:33</strong>
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				Tamen wrapped his strong arms around his daughter remembering as she did&nbsp; how she had always loved to curl up on his lap whether he was working on a project or not.&nbsp; In his mind his carvings could always wait and be finished at a later time.&nbsp; Nothing had ever been more important to the man than the daughter of his spirit and the woman who had given birth to her.&nbsp; <br><br>"You are too kind daughter of my heart and spirit.&nbsp; But just hearing you say you shall not completely leave brings great joy to my heart.&nbsp; In this alone I could find much to smile about.&nbsp; Knowing you are near and being able to see both you and and your children as they grow I am sure will also bring even more of those smiles and laughter that you so wish to hear."<br><br>"And yes I shall take your wise advise and try to make some new friends at this years summer meeting.&nbsp; Your mother would have been so proud to see how grown up you have become."&nbsp; Even as the last words fell from his lips Tamen gave Ayshia a tight hug kissing the top of her head.<br><br>"As for my plans for the day... well I am afraid what ever those activities end up being will have to be done inside.&nbsp; Its the last month of winter when the blizzards and snow storms are at their worst while the winter strives to keep its grip upon the land for as long as it possibly can.&nbsp; Mark my words daughter of my heart there is a large storm brewing and it would not be safe to venture no further than the entryway of the lodge."<br><br>As he finished speaking Thomas was just beginning his rounds to announce that lunch was ready.&nbsp; Smiling at Ayshia hearing Thomas calling out to the headman Tamen says,&nbsp; "Well at least now we know of one thing for sure we are going to be doing today.&nbsp; Come lets get ready before Thomas gets all the way down here with his news."&nbsp; Then a bit of a mischievous grin formed on his lips as he causally added with a slight chuckle in his voice, "You know speaking of potential mates our headman is a very good man and he has not yet began his search for a mate.&nbsp; Perhaps you could corner his heart before he begins to make other plans for this years summer meeting." <br><br>&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>08-04-2013, 21:46:54</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia smiled in her father’s arms. She loved the man so much. She hoped that she would come to share feelings such as the one her parents had felt for one another, but at the same time it scared her. Seeing how Lorna was miserable from time to time, and how her father was carrying grief on his shoulders like a cloak, Ayshia wasn’t too sure she wanted to go there. Then she considered how happy her parents had been before her mother had returned to the earth, and how Vanyel and Mamut seemed to be so in love and happy, and it made her long for it.<br><br>For now, though, all of her love was for her father. She loved the others as if they were family, but it was different. The man with whom she shared hearth right now was the center of her universe and she wanted to see him happy again. If that meant for another woman to live with them… it would be hard but for his sake, she wouldn’t make things difficult. She didn’t foresee this happening any time soon, anyway, so there was no reason worrying over something like this.<br><br>“I won’t be going out today.” She said, to reassure her father. She liked playing in the snow with the younger ones, even if only briefly. She wondered if the Great Mother would agree to mix her spirit soon. She loved taking care of the kids, taking them off her friend Mira’s hands and headswoman Lorna’s way for a short time so that the two others could see to their own needs without worry for a bit. Having a young one of her own would be so nice. Of course, in her young mind, she knew the care that such young ones required, but she had not had the experience first hand and it was quite possible that she may be underestimating it.<br><br>“I think I might start working on a new tunic today. I’ve finished all the sewing of the whitened leather yesterday… I’m thinking of what I could do to make it prettier...” Ayshia was starting to get off her father’s lap when she heard his suggestion about the headsman and she gave the old man and odd look. The headsman? Really? She had never considered him to be an option… then again, she had never really considered anyone an option… save for a crush that she had kept to herself for the man of the Mamut’s hearth. <br><br>It was before her first rites and she knew the Vanyel’s heart belonged to the woman of his hearth and he was almost twenty years her senior too. Maybe it was that love for Oena that attracted Ayshia to him, she didn’t know but that was done and over with now, anyway. The headsman… perhaps. She stood up and smoothed her clothes. “Let’s just go and get something to eat.” She said, a frown creasing her brow, but with a smile on her lips, as if to let his father know how strange that idea felt to her.<br></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>10-04-2013, 00:33:48</strong>
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				Tamen gave Ayshia a tight hug just before she slid off of his lap.&nbsp; "A new outfit does sound wonderful.&nbsp; If your looking for ideas for decoration I did manage to finish that last large batch of dark blue crystal (sapphire) beads I was working on.&nbsp; Those beads along with some of the green ones (emeralds) and some of those colorful peacock feathers we gathered a couple years ago strategically placed just right could be quite the stunning contrast to the white leather.&nbsp; Or you could even use some of those red (ruby's) beads of various shades.&nbsp; Perhaps even mixing in some of the purple (amethyst) beads as well.&nbsp; Oh... and I almost forgot at the end of the last summer meeting I made a trade for those beautiful amber stones you love so well."&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Tamen really hadn't forgotten he had just been waiting for the perfect time to offer his daughter the gift he had picked up for her knowing how much she loved the purple stones.&nbsp; Ever since he had found out her interest and developing skill in making outfits Tamen had striven to make sure she had all the possible materials available for her to work on her projects.&nbsp; It was another trait and talent which she had picked up from her mother. <br><br>His wife Rayna had been very well known for her skill's with leather working and fashion design.&nbsp; As one result of this Tamen had traded his skill over the years to acquire a great amount of raw materials in which to make beads out of.&nbsp; In trading for raw materials it cut down his cost significantly as apposed to how much it would have cost him to purchase already finished beads.&nbsp; Which in some cases he still had to do on occasion but when ever possible he would trade for the raw materials and simply make his own beads.&nbsp; And now that his daughter was showing these same interests and skills Tamen was more than happy to keep up this same tradition for his beautfiul daughter whom he loved dearly.<br><br>"But yes I agree let's go and get something to eat.&nbsp; Sewing and carving are difficult tasks in of themselves without adding a hungry belly into the mix."&nbsp; Putting one arm around her waist Tamen and Ayshia walked out of their hearth together to make their way to the cooking hearth.&nbsp; As they were stepping out Thomas came running towards them to deliver his message about lunch.&nbsp; <br><br>"Yes little one I know.&nbsp; I've heard you at every stop along the way now run along and go get your lunch we'll be along shortly." Thomas looked up at the large hairy man with a surprised look on his face.&nbsp; He knew who Tamen was but he was still somewhat scared of the large man with long whiskers.&nbsp; "Yeah... ok..." Thomas stammered before rushing back to tell his mom he had delivered the message. <br><br>Tamen smiling at his daughter a smile full of the warmth and mirth she had apparently missed seeing in him,&nbsp; "Well my dear shall we?"
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				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>16-04-2013, 00:31:46</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: justify;">“Sure, let’s” Ayshia said, offering her father a broad smile. She walked toward the exit and laughed softly at Thomas’ reaction. It was amusing to her that the child be afraid of her father, considering how her father was with children, and the rest of the camp, really. He might be tall and appear to be a bit gruff sometimes, but Ayshia believed that her father was a softy at heart… or else she might have gone through some much deserved spanking sometimes.<br><br>“I think I’ll keep those beautiful beads for my big day, you know, I want to have the most beautiful tunic when it happens…” Ayshia said, though not without a touch of anticipated pride. She was good with her hands and had a sense of form and colors that suited the work of the beads. “But you’re right. With the peacock feathers, the beads would look awesome on some whitened leather...” <br></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>04-05-2013, 21:30:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko<br><strong>Where: </strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon <hr>On the way from the cooking hearth, Ayshia spotted her father playing with the wolf and had given him an inquisitive look, with an eyebrow raised. Had he been spying on them? Seeing him with the little wolf reminded her of something she had kept for the right moment, the right person to give a gift to. Now she knew exactly who she would give it to. The needle would also allow her to put the narrow band of leather into the too small hole that her father had made in the delicate piece of ivory. She gave her usual polite smile to anyone who crossed their path. “Let me give your cup a quick wash.” She offered Valko as soon as she entered her home. Ayshia moved aside, and made a gesture of her hand to invite Valko inside.<br><br>The hearth was clean, save for one corner where the various carver tools were stacked as well as her father’s supplies and his current project.&nbsp; There was, next to a bed of furs, another stack of supplies but these clearly belonged to Ayshia as they were leather, and several small carved boxes stacked from bigger to smaller. On top of the stack of leather was the project she had worked on all winter. Neatly folded, there was a thick layer of white leather. “I’m afraid that the spice might stick to the cup and that you’d get another surprise next time you have tea. Once, I think, is enough for my revenge.” Ayshia explained and she held out a hand to take the cup from him and smiled.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>05-05-2013, 04:21:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia<br><strong>Where:</strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr><br>Valko followed her into her hearth then gave her a playful mistrusting look and said teasingly, "You want me to trust my cup to you again? Oh, alright. But if you do something to it this time I <em>will</em> get you back." He smiled and handed her both the cups. This wasn't his first time in the Crane Hearth. He often came here to discuss things with Tamen. It was the first time without the big man there though. He had notice him lurking in the Lion Hearth as well and wondered if he had been spying on them. The thought made him a bit nervous. The last thing he wanted was to get on Tamen's bad side. <br><br>He hoped he wouldn't mind him being here in his hearth alone with his daughter but really he had no plans other than sitting and talking with her and seeing how the new needle worked. Valko was wondering if the little thing would be worth the trouble he had gone through to make it. He wished he could test it himself but he really was terrible at the skill. He sat beside the central fire, suddenly remembering he had forgotten his blankets. No matter, he would just pick them up later. "So do you have a specific project that you think the needle will help with?" he asked her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>05-05-2013, 05:26:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Valko<br><strong>Where: </strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp; Late afternoon <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">”I’ve had my revenge.” She told Valko and laughed softly. She went to the water container that Ayshia kept in the living area. She was always drinking something and having water at hand had become a necessity. She quickly rinsed her own cup which barely needed it and then rinsed his all while keeping it within view. “I’ve managed to put my hands on several&nbsp; strands of Tikka’s tail. I’d like to braid them and use them to make a necklace. Since&nbsp; it’s so small, and the needle is very small too, I might be able to use some of the smaller things that I’ve been dying to use but can’t because of how thick the leather needs to be strong enough… I’m hoping that the braided strands will be strong enough…”<br><br>Ayshia left the two cup side by side to dry and prepared a kettle of water for the tea, which she left near the fire. “Tamen has cared something very special from a piece of left over ivory.” Ayshia said and she ducked into her sleeping area to come back quickly with a misshapen wooden box. It looked all crooked and the top didn’t quite sit right. It was clearly not Tamen’s job, but rather looked like it was done by an awkward child. “Would you help me by holding one end of the strands, while I braid them? It should be done quickly.” Ayshia asked him and she sat by the fire with her legs crossed.<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>05-05-2013, 18:36:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia<br><strong>Where:</strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr><br>Valko watched as she moved about. He liked watching as she did all those little things and listening as she spoke. He nodded when she said she'd gathered some of Tikka's tail. He smiled when she sat and said, "Sure, I don't mind. I'm here to help if you need it after all." He held his hand out and took the strands when she handed them to him. "It should be strong enough. Tikka's hair is very strong just by itself. I know Naliya often uses it to tie things but I don't think she's thought to braid it." He watched her delicate fingers as they danced about braiding the strands of hair. She had such skilled hands. <br><br>He was also curious about her crooked little box. He wondered if it was an early project of hers trying to imitate her father. Valko knew he had kept some of his silly early projects when he was trying to be like his father. He was quiet for a bit as she worked then he asked, "How did you discover your talent for sewing and beading?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>05-05-2013, 19:31:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Valko<br><strong>Where: </strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp; Late afternoon <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Valko’s presence in the hearth was so…non-intrusive, Ayshia observed as she handed him a knotted end of the strands. They would be long enough to make a necklace out of it. “That’s good. I just want to see if it’s going to put up with the wear of beads.” Ayshia said and she gave him a grateful smile for helping. Ayshia was quite sure that her father would have done it without so much as a raised eyebrow, but since Valko had offered his help, she had to jump on it. Braiding was a repetitive movement that she had practiced a number of time in her hair, Naliya’s or Mira’s over the years, and so the process was rather quick; she didn’t have to think about it, her fingers danced with a mind of their own.<br><br>“I gave a try at everything my parents would allow me to. My father quickly discovered that I didn’t have the eye for carving.” Ayshia said and she glanced at her box. “Or building anything that required straight lines.” She chuckled softly and shrugged a shoulder. “I was still a child when I built that with my father’s supervision. Sewing and beading came when my mother was making something for a child and her hand was too big to get into the sleeve without a struggle. The thing with beading is that you have to keep just enough tension. If you pull too much, the clothing will wrinkled under, if you don’t pull enough, the bead will hang.” Ayshia explained without realizing that she was most likely&nbsp; telling Valko something he already knew.<br><br>“My mother required my help, and we discovered how much of a natural at it I am. It took me a little longer before I agreed to make it my main occupation, but when my mother took to bed, I realized that I didn’t have all the time in the world to learn from her, that I could lose her. I became a sponge, learning all of her tricks, spending the maximum of time with her and…” Ayshia didn’t finish her sentence, feeling that she didn’t need to voice it aloud anyway. Everyone in the camp knew that her mother had passed and when it happened. <br><br>“Thank you.” Ayshia said, as she reached near the end of the shortest strand. It would definitely be long enough for the necklace. The water beside her was also getting hot enough for tea.<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>05-05-2013, 23:42:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia<br><strong>Where:</strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr><br>Valko listened to her speak, not caring that some of the things she explained he already knew. He just liked listening to her talk. When she finished braiding and left off where he knew her mother died he reached out and gently put his hand on her shoulder. He gave her a compassionate smile, letting her know without words that he supported her. Then he noticed the water was ready and he said, "You're welcome. You keep working. I'll get the tea. No, don't argue or worry about it. I do know how to make tea and it is no bother." <br><br>He got up and found her tea in a little jar and placed some in the hot water after moving it away from the fire. While he let it steep he said, "I like your little box by the way. It has character. My mom used to always tell me that things that aren't perfect aren't necessarily bad, they simply have character. That's how I've made some of my most brilliant breakthroughs." He chuckled, "I know it's how Naliya often figures out both what to make and what patterns to paint on her projects. She just blobs on some paint or plays with the clay until she sees something in it. I even caught her once trying to figure out what to bead on an outfit. She just grabbed a handful of beads and dropped them on her project then she exclaimed 'Oh!' and suddenly got to work. My little sister is a funny one..." he blushed, "but you probably already know that being one of her best friends."<br><br>The tea was ready so he poured them each a cup and moved hers closer to her, "Here is your tea." He looked curiously at her project to see how far she had gotten on it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>06-05-2013, 00:14:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Valko<br><strong>Where: </strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp; Late afternoon <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia gave him a smile. It was good that she was no longer so prompt to cry whenever someone proved to be compassionate about the loss of her mother. She didn’t want to cry in front of him and risk making him uneasy. Things were going well, right now and she didn’t want to ruin it. She was&nbsp; tightening the knot at the end of the braid when she heard him speak of the tea. “Oh, I…ah… fine.” She said with a small smile. “Thank you.” She added, realizing how it was more than just fine. It was quite nice of him.<br><br>“It’s my special box, actually. Everything that I keep to give a project something unique is in there. Feel free to have a look for yourself.” Ayshia said opening the small box to reveal its content. Among beads of different colors, there were short narrow bones that had carvings on them and were hollow, some shells from the river that had a pretty shape or color, and small pieces of carved ivory. Having a precise idea of what she wanted to do, Ayshia used the concave underside of the cover to put the pieces she would need for what she had in mind. Blue beads, twice as many as the amber ones, two almost identical bones, and a small ivory wolf no bigger than the tip of his thumb all gathered in the center of the bowl made by the box. The curve had been put there on purpose, sometime after the box was completed.<br><br>&nbsp;Ayshia took a sip of the hot tea and gave Valko a smile. “Thank you. I love your sister as if she were my own. She’s so much more than just a best friend.” Ayshia said and her tone was quite obviously affectionate. She did care for Naliya, and hoped that she would be happy with the man she chose. Which reminded Ayshia of the deal and she felt her cheeks prickle and grow warm. She was blushing, that was not good. Using her hair to shield her face from him as she twisted her upper body to get her small needle container. She placed her cup of tea beside her and took the right needle out, while she took a deep breath to try to calm her fluttering heart.<br><br>“What kind of project are you working on, these days? Other than the needle, that is.” Ayshia slipped the braid into the needle without much of an issue, and now she hoped that it would to what she wanted it to do. The beads that were in the box were those which had a hole too small for the usual needles. She kept the regular ones in another box. Ayshia took a specific number of beads in her hands and used the needle to guide them onto the braid. The first bead passed without an issue, but the second stuck on the knot that kept the braid tight. “Too small.” She whispered to herself, but then she turned her gaze to Valko, to show that she was listening. <br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>06-05-2013, 05:03:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia<br><strong>Where:</strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr><br>When she offered, Valko looked at all the little things she had collected in her special box. He was so enthralled by the little things he didn't really notice her cheeks growing red or that she turned from him quickly. He especially liked the little wolf she set aside and looked it over carefully. He smiled at what she said about his sister though and replied, "I know she thinks of you in the same way. I've always loved these little carvings like this." When he looked back at her he noticed her face did look a little flushed but he thought maybe the tea had been a little too hot. He didn't think he'd said anything that would embarrass her. <br><br>He did watch with fascination when she so easily threaded the needle. That was something that always drove him batty trying to do and she made it look so easy. "I'm not really working on anything special these days. I've just been trying to make sure we have enough tools made for when Spring comes. You know, enough arrows, spears, and knives. Making sure everyone has enough needles and all those other little tools." he chuckled, "I definitely stay busy. Speaking of which - is there anything special you need made for the coming Spring?" He watched as she put each bead on the needle and slid it onto the braid, noting how it was usually the knot in the braid which prevented the bead from sliding on rather than the needle. He looked at her curiously and asked, "Why don't you dip the tip there in some glue instead of knotting it? That way it will hold the braid but you won't have to try and fit the beads over the knot. Then you can knot it when you are done." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>06-05-2013, 05:34:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko<br><strong>Where: </strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp; Late afternoon <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia looked up from working the bead out of the thread again, and considered his idea for a split second. “I think I have some wax somewhere…” Ayshia pondered. Now that the knot was there, she could still undo it, but she wasn’t exactly limited to these beads. If she needed more, Tamen had more. “I’ll keep it in mind for next time. Good idea.” She said with a decisive nod of her head.&nbsp; She exchanged the bead for another one just like it, which went through without much of an issue. She was pondering the answer to his previous question too.<br><br>A small ivory ring went through the needle, then the bone tube, another small ivory ring and then came the small wolf. She took one of the strands discarded earlier because they were too short and left the rest of her work into her lap. Her fingers were working deftly as she looped the strand over and over in the small hole through which she was meant to pull the thread, and tied it off tightly. Ayshia knew that if she were to do it this way, the wolf wouldn’t lay flat against the wearer's chest, but rather stick it’s pointy nose into the wearer’s skin. Once she was done, she slipped the needles through the multiple hoops and started the second half of the necklace with the opposite combination of hoops, bone and beads. She was working fast, the whole thing was really simple, but she wanted to be done before the meal&nbsp; would be ready.<br><br>&nbsp;<br>“My knife is getting a little dull. I’ve been doing a lot of cutting lately. Maybe you just need to rework it a little? Not that I’d know&nbsp; anything about it.” Ayshia said and she chuckled softly. Without even thinking, she took the knife at her belt and handed it to Valko holding the blade safely between her fingers. Ayshia had simply assumed that he would want to look at it, see if there was something he could do about the blade, rather than to make her a completely new knife. She was beginning to wonder if he would like the gift she had been making for him, if he would wear it. It did seem like he liked the wolf…<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>06-05-2013, 22:39:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia<br><strong>Where:</strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr><br>Valko smiled when he said he'd had a good idea. He didn't know exactly where the idea had come from but he was used to using glue and he knew it was good for such things. He continued watching her with interest while she worked and thought. He got the feeling he could just sit and watch her lovely hands work for hours. When she handed him her knife he looked it over, running his thumb over the edge. It was getting rather dull. He smiled and pulled out a roll of leather that had his striking stone wrapped inside, "You are right, it just need a little work." He laid the leather on his lap and struck her knife with his stone, skillfully breaking off little chips to make the edge sharp once more. Valko struck it several times on both sides until he was satisfied it was sharp and smooth. When he was done he held it out to her, "Here you go, nice and sharp. It looks like I'll be able to sharpen it like that at least once more so when it starts getting dull again just bring it to me and I'll fix it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>06-05-2013, 23:10:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Valko<br><strong>Where: </strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp; Late afternoon <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">”Oh good. I’m trying to fill the hole my mother’s absence is making, and helping Lorna with the cooking is one of the things I like to do most. So I’ve been using it a lot more lately than before.” As she finished with the sapphire and the amber beads again, Ayshia didn’t quite need to look at what she was doing. Using the needle’s tip at the edge of the hole, she made them tip onto the needle on their own. <br><br>She kept glancing toward Valko and toward his work. She didn’t think that he would be doing it here and now, but the fact that he had made her muse about it. Would it be what their time together, sharing the same hearth be like? Working in each other’s company, without the need for words to fill a silence that did not feel awkward at all? She took a sip of tea and one last thing from the box. A small bone with rounded ends that had a hole drilled through it, but not lengthwise like the others she had used. She slipped the needle through it and pulled the needle out completely before returning the needle into the container at her waist.<br><br>Ayshia tested the length of the necklace around her own neck and was glad to see that even if she let it hung a little lower, she still had plenty of length to do a neat little trick she had learned at the summer camp the&nbsp; summer before. One end was died in a small loop, just barely big enough for her pinky finger to slip through. The last small bone was made to be able to slip through the hole if the tip of it was passed through the hoop and the bone pushed through. Lengthwise, it would block, making the necklace easier to wear and remove than risking getting hair stuck between beads while passing it over one’s hand. <br><br>When Valko gave her the knife back, she trimmed the hair she had used to keep the wolf in place, and then she evened the end where the loop was. Ayshia nodded her head. “So I will need a new knife during the summer.” She estimated. She held the necklace up between the two of them, admiring her work which in this case was simple enough but unique because of the string she had used, the carvings of the bones, and the small wolf that dangled in its center. “Do you like it?” Ayshia asked Valko, way more tense than she thought she would be.<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>07-05-2013, 00:51:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia<br><strong>Where:</strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr><br>Valko enjoyed just sitting beside her working. He was glad to see the knife was nice and sharp. When she held up her finished necklace he smiled and reached out to touch it lightly, "I think it's beautiful. The pattern is very nice and the little wolf in the middle is just the perfect touch. I like that it's so colorful too." He thought that whoever she decided to give it to was lucky. He also couldn't help but look past the necklace to her lovely, anxious face. He wasn't sure why his opinion seemed to matter so much to her but the expression on her face was cute. <br><br>He wanted to reach out and touch her cheek but he kept his hands where they were. Just because she had invited him to her hearth and was being talkative with him didn't necessarily mean such advances would be welcome right now. Perhaps if things continued going like this for awhile he could make such moves more confidently. Valko truly hoped her interest in him wouldn't wane. He'd have to come up with some way to keep her interested. That might be harder than initially catching her attention. He thought any effort would be absolutely worth it if he got to spend time with her like this. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>07-05-2013, 02:52:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Valko<br><strong>Where: </strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia’s anxiety about the necklace drained the more he commented on it. She was very happy that he seemed to like it so much, considering she had made it for him. She felt the tension in her muscle melt. She had no idea that it was so visible that Valko could read it easily. Shifting the necklace to be able to hold it into one hand, Ayshia moved to stand on her knees, careful that she would not step on a sliver that he had produced while fixing her knife. <br><br>“I made it for you. To thank you for the needle, and for everything you’ve done to help me this afternoon. The regular needles can’t pass through these beads.”&nbsp; Ayshia said and she took a few steps to move closer to him. “I just need to measure the length of the necklace before I tie it off and give it to you. Do you mind?” She asked holding the necklace. She had made it simple, with a color that he preferred and the color she preferred, and kept it all to a minimum, so that it wouldn’t look too feminine. “Would you mind?” She asked him, looking into his eyes.<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>07-05-2013, 06:59:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/34/600full-marco-hietala.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>open<br><strong>Where: </strong> Just outside of the cooking hearth in the shadows<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr>Watching Ayshia interacting with Valko really brought to the forefront of just how much his little girl had grown up.&nbsp; 'Ah Reyna you should see our daughter now... you would be so proud of her.'&nbsp; Tamen thought as he lifted a finger to wipe away a tear from the corner of his eye as both Ayshia and Valko walked passed the lion hearth where he had been sitting in the shadows with the wolf pup curled in his arms.&nbsp; (And seemingly quite content to be held for the moment.)&nbsp; Once they had passed Tamen scooted out from the shadows of the bunk and set the little wolf pup on the ground.&nbsp; "Ok little one go find your mommy."&nbsp; Giving the little ball of fur one of the signals Naliya had taught everyone to send the pup back to her.&nbsp; The wolf pup yipped at him then took off like a shot through the camp looking for his mother.<br><br>Walking down the walk towards the crane hearth Tamen saw both his daughter and Valko sitting in the center of the heart.&nbsp; It was not hard to guess what his grown up daughter was doing with the beads and a strange looking string he had not seen her use before but surely it was long enough to make a necklace and he had a pretty good idea who it was for.&nbsp; He took his time walking between the hearths giving his daughter and Valko that much more private time together.&nbsp; The carver had watched all of the young adults grow up from the time they were little baby's and he had a great respect for the flint knappers skills as well as a general respect for the man he had become.&nbsp; <br><br>Timing his steps just right he entered the heart just as Ayshia was wrapping her arms around Valko's neck.&nbsp; Yes he knew she was only measuring the necklace but Valko did not have to know that he knew that.&nbsp; Clearing his throat with a little cough, "Well now... what do we have here?"&nbsp; Tamen looked at the choice of beads and bones his daughter had chosen for the necklace and nodded his approval.&nbsp; "The necklace suites you Valko.&nbsp; But did my beloved daughter tell you how long she has had that little wolf in that special box of hers?&nbsp; No... well I shall tell you I made it nearly 10 years ago.&nbsp; One night I over heard Ayshia telling her mother that one day she would give it to someone who was very special to her."&nbsp; (Tamen turned and smiled broadly at his daughter.) "Perhaps this special friend of hers would care to join us for dinner this evening.&nbsp; Knowing my daughter she has made more than enough to feed not only our own family but Lorna's along with you and your sister."
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>07-05-2013, 17:11:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Tamen<br><strong>Where:</strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr><br>Valko was surprised when she said the necklace was for him. When she said it was for him he realized she had used both his favorite color and her own. He smiled and shook his head as he gathered his long hair to move it out of her way, "I don't mind at all. Thank you very much. I love it and I will treasure it." He tried not to watch her too intently as she leaned forward and wrapped her arms around him. Having her so close again was very nice. He couldn't help but notice how nice she smelled. He wanted to wrap his arms around her too and just hold her close as he had when they were stuck in the hole. <br><br>Then the nice little moment was over as he jumped a little when he heard Tamen clear his throat. He realized what this must look like at first glance to the man. His daughter had his arms around a man in the middle of their hearth. At Tamen's question he stammered, "I... we... she..." but then the carver commented on the necklace. Him saying Ayshia had been saving the little wolf for someone very special made Valko blush even more. Did she really think he was special? If what he said was true, and he suspected it was from the look on Ayshia's face, then he would treasure her gift even more. When he asked if he would stay for dinner he looked between the woman and her father and replied, "Well, if you don't mind... I think that would be nice." Even though it made him terribly nervous he knew if he had any hope of winning Ayshia he would have to also win over her father. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>07-05-2013, 19:06:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Valko, Tamen<br><strong>Where: </strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia saw his surprise and was pleased. She thought she had been rather obvious about her intent, especially when she used both of their favorite colors and then asked for his opinion. She passed her arms quickly around his neck a first time, to know how long it needed to be and after a quickly done and tight double knot, she cut off the excess and was in the process of actually slipping the small bone into the hoop behind Valko’s head when she saw her father enter the hearth.<br><br>Ayshia did not react as vividly as Valko at the sudden appearance of her father. She was enjoying the little bit of time she had alone with Valko, getting to know him was&nbsp; a lot easier than she had anticipated. “It looks good on you.” She whispered, struggling to get the bone in the hoop, most likely because she was a little nervous. It was the second time in a day that she was in his personal space, though this time around it was by choice and she wasn’t so pressed against him. She laughed softly at Valko’s reaction and she was about to come to his defense when her father embarrassed her too.<br><br>“Father…” Ayshia protested, blushing weakly as she withdrew back to where she was sitting before. IT was true that she had kept this little piece for someone special. She loved the small wolf, but it only seemed fit to give it to Valko. Especially after the praise he did of it; she was sure he would be careful with it. “We’ve prepared enough vegetable for cooking for the whole camp, Tamen. I left it where Lorna will be expecting them to be when she thinks is time to start the cooking.” She gave Valko a smile that she meant to be reassuring to him. She wouldn’t mind his presence at the hearth for the meal. Her cheeks were still rather red, and she wanted to let her father know what she thought about how he had ruined a good moment where the both of them were growing at ease with one another, but it would have to wait. After all, wasn't it the role of a parent to thoroughly embarrass their kids?<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>07-05-2013, 22:58:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/34/600full-marco-hietala.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Ayshia, Volko, open<br><strong>Where: </strong> Just outside of the cooking hearth in the shadows<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr>Tamen smiled as he looked between his daughter and Valko, "Good it's settled then you shall eat with us tonight.&nbsp; I have been meaning to ask you Valko about making a trade for a couple of specially made tools that I have in mind which I think will help cut down on some of the time in which it takes for me to work on my projects.&nbsp; Along with a set of different sized knives.&nbsp; Most of the ones I have now are well past the point where the edges can be touched up to make them work properly again."<br><br>Hearing Ayshia protest about his statement about saving the wolf for someone special Tamen walked over to where his daughter sat and placed his hand on her shoulder.&nbsp; "I am sorry if I embarrassed you Ayshia.&nbsp; That truly was not my intent.&nbsp; I just thought our friend here should know just how special of a gift that necklace is."&nbsp; Looking down over by the fire Tamen spots the kettle of tea and moves to get his cup and pore himself a nice hot cup of tea.&nbsp; Taking a sip of the tea he looks over at his daughter, "What did you do different with the tea?&nbsp; I mean I'm not saying it's bad... It's just different." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>08-05-2013, 06:22:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Tamen<br><strong>Where:</strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr><br>Once Ayshia finally got the necklace secured around his neck he reached up to touch it and adjust it a bit so the wolf sat in the center of his throat. He smiled at her and murmured, "Thank you." before she moved too far away from him. When she gave him her reassuring smile he did relax a bit and smiled back. He turned his attention to Tamen when he spoke and nodded, "You know I'm always happy to hear your ideas for tools. I have a couple full sets of knives I made. I'll bring them by later and you can choose the one you like best. Unless you would like me to go get them now..." <br><br>Valko was trying to act normally but it was a little difficult with these things he was feeling for Ayshia. A lot would depend on Tamen. Of course it was ultimately Ayshia's decision but he knew she wouldn't ever do anything to if her father was absolutely against it. When Tamen commented on the tea he said, "Oh, that was me. Ayshia was busy making the necklace so instead of having her interrupt her work I made the tea." He realized Tamen might think it was rude of his daughter to have a guest make the tea so he added, "I kind of insisted."
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>08-05-2013, 10:07:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Valko, Tamen<br><strong>Where: </strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp; Late afternoon <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia closed her eyes and inclined her head, as if to say ‘you’re welcome’ without actually using words.&nbsp; She gathered her things, put the crooked lid back on top of the equally crooked box. The top didn’t exactly sit well on top, so Ayshia tried it the other way around and it seemed to sit a little better. She listened to her father’s words about knifes and knew that with or without her, the two of them would always have something to talk about. Tools, techniques, new ideas, old ones made better. She let Valko address the issue of the tea. It was different than the one she used to make, but it was most definitely something she could get used to.<br><br>“I think he knew about the necklace.” She told her father and she took two needles out of her&nbsp; bone to show her father. One was the usual size and the other was the needle that Valko had just given her. “He gave me this today. It’s really handy for beading. I used those beads you’ve made that wouldn’t fit on the usual needle, same with the carved bones. The necklace he has around his neck couldn’t have been done without his own work.”&nbsp; Feeling it could be rude to keep talking about Valko as if he weren’t there, Ayshia allowed her father to take the needle, if he wanted, but she turned her head toward Valko.<br><br>“The wolf though, as my father said, is something I treasured. It is very pretty and unique. I think it suits you.” She said and she reached&nbsp; out to touch it at Valko’s throat. She had no issue parting with it, or with any of the material that she had used to make this necklace, for that matter. It was an appropriate gift in return for something that would definitely make her life easier and her work even more delicate, if the needle could withstand going through the supple leather that she had for her white tunic. Maybe the size of the needle would make it easier to pierce the fabric. Ayshia kept that thought for later, for when she’d be alone. Her hand lowered and rested on his knee for a few second, before she withdrew her hand.<br><br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>09-05-2013, 05:37:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/34/600full-marco-hietala.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Ayshia, Valko, open<br><strong>Where: </strong> Just outside of the cooking hearth in the shadows<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr>Tamen smiled broadly, "Really now?&nbsp; Well that certainly is a very good trait for a man to have.&nbsp; Being willing to help around the hearth so that his mate does not have to do all the work.&nbsp; Valko my friend you are truly going to make a good mate for some lucky woman one day.&nbsp; A strong handsome sort of man with a true talent for working the flint and one that can cook on top of it all.&nbsp; Very good, very good indeed."&nbsp; <br><br>Turning to listen to his daughter with the true interest he had always listed to all of her words with.&nbsp; Tamen had always been a believer in true communication between people especially family.&nbsp; Although since the death of his wife he knew in his heart he had been lacking in some of that true communication with his daughter.&nbsp; It was a thought that made his heart ache.&nbsp; But he truly only wished not to burden her with his deep pains of loss when he knew that she too was suffering the same losses as he was.&nbsp; Gently he took the offered needle between two fingers and looked it over carefully noting the precise skill it had taken to make such a fine piece of workmanship.&nbsp; Still listening as his daughter continued to speak more towards Valko. <br><br>"This is indeed a fine piece of workmanship.&nbsp; If it does as well with sewing beads on to leather as it has with stringing that beautiful necklace Ayshia has made for you then you my friend shall be the talk of this next summer meeting.&nbsp; And I think my daughter is right, the necklace truly suits you."&nbsp; Handing the needle back to Ayshia he placed his hand on her shoulder giving it a loving squeeze before letting go.&nbsp; He was more proud of her than any words which he could possibly say.&nbsp; And once again he found himself wishing Reyna could have been there to see their daughter coming into her own and becoming a true woman.&nbsp; "Don't worry my dear I shall make you a new wolf so that there will not be an empty spot in your special treasure box." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>09-05-2013, 16:36:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Tamen<br><strong>Where:</strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr><br>Valko couldn't help but blush a bit again at Tamen's praise of him. It did feel good to hear him say it though. It almost sounded like he wouldn't mind him being <em>Ayshia's</em> mate. He wondered if he was imagining it and just being hopeful or not. He listened and watched as Ayshia told him about the needle and showed it to him, not minding she was talking about him like that while he was there. He was very glad she liked it and that it helped her so much. <br><br>The man couldn't help but smile when she reached out and touched the wolf at his neck then put her hand on his knee. He reached over and lightly brushed his fingers against hers as he said, "I will take good care of it then." He was a bit sad when she took her hand away so quickly. Looking between the two of them he said, "I'm glad you can get some use out of it Ayshia even if it is just for making jewelry. I do hope it works for beading on leather. But who knows, maybe these new tools you have in mind will be just as useful and you will be the talk of the Summer meeting Tamen." Since Tamen hadn't said anything about getting the knives now Valko figured it could wait until later. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>09-05-2013, 17:26:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Valko &amp; Tamen<br><strong>Where: </strong> Center of the Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp; Late&nbsp; afternoon <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia wanted to melt and disappear.&nbsp; &nbsp;The more Tamen spoke, the more she wanted to find a crack in the floor and hide. Her cheeks were taking a darker shade of red and she was pinching her lips, trying really hard not to reply to her father in a tone that would be considered rude. Facing Valko, she knew that he could see it all very easily as she wasn’t trying to hide it from him at all. He was blushing too anyway. Ayshia understood her father’s approval though. To her, he had just given his consent for Valko to court her with the assurance that her father approved. It was, in her opinion, premature and so embarrassing. Was he really so eager to see her joined to a camp mate?<br><br>His fingers on her felt like an hesitant caress. As if he wanted to take her hand, but wasn’t sure if she’d welcome it.&nbsp; It is how she felt it anyway. She could see it, now that Naliya had helped Ayshia open her eyes about Valko’s interest. It wasn’t obvious, and could easily be ignored, but it would be no longer ignored.&nbsp; She had to look into it, to know if she could come to love him for who he was, rather than to like him because he was Naliya’s brother and a member of her camp. She leaned toward him when both him and her father were done talking and whispered, though Tamen could most likely overhear anyway. “I’m sorry if the old man embarrassed you, I’m beginning to think that he’s eager for a grandchild to spoil.” She admitted with a sheepish smile.<br><br>She felt her father’s hand on her shoulder and heard his word about making another wolf. Ayshia turned her head to him and shook her head. “Not another wolf…&nbsp; Another animal perhaps? A lion, or a horse?” She suggested. The wolf was unique, and Ayshia wanted Valko’s necklace’s main piece to remain unique. He was, after all, the very first man that she considered could become a mate to her. She returned the needle in her container and made sure that all of her supplies were back into the box before she set it aside, out of the way for now. <br><br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>11-05-2013, 02:25:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/34/600full-marco-hietala.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong>Ayshia, Valko, open<br><strong>Where: </strong> Just outside of the cooking hearth in the shadows<br><strong>When:</strong> Late afternoon<br><hr>Tamen chuckled saying, "Yes well I will not sit here and try to say that I wouldn't mind having a couple of grandchildren around.&nbsp; But I truly am not in any real hurry to have you mated and out of our hearth.&nbsp; They would be very nice to have at some point but I am certainly not going to rush the matter.&nbsp; (Tamen wrapped one arm around Ayshia)&nbsp; Take you time my beautiful daughter and find the right man whom you can truly love.&nbsp; When it comes to joining in such a manner it is very important that the one you choose is one whom you could truly wish to spend your life with."&nbsp; <br><br>Turning his attention back towards Valko, Tamen smiled and said, "I do believe we would have time to look over those knives you mentioned before dinner.&nbsp; Then either later tonight or tomorrow we can talk about those special tools which I would like to have.&nbsp; Depending on how the evening goes."&nbsp; Tamen had added the last part knowing that his daughter might really want to spend more time with this man whom she seemed to be interested.&nbsp; And he certainly was not about to stand in the way of a budding relationship nor did he really want her to rush into anything for which she truly was not ready to do.&nbsp; Choosing a mate was serious business and he wanted his daughter to be completely sure of her choices before making any type of decision which would effect the rest of her life.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>14-05-2013, 20:49:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> OPEN<br><strong>Where:</strong> Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Early morning, Spring Day <hr><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br>Hearing the elder declare the previous night that the first day of spring, where everyone cleaned and where fresh air entered the lodge after being so closed up for the winter, had Ayshia ambivalent. She was excited, like everyone else. Going outside would be effortless from then on; no more heavy skins to push out of the way and soon no more needs for the warmer garments. It would soon be time for her to learn to swim with Valko, to begin gathering herbs, fruits, and other useful things for the camp.<br><br>Ayshia was ambivalent because the last three weeks had been quite revealing to her on many levels. Tamen had reminded her that Kalic was coming to live with them for a while to be his apprentice. Ayshia like him, but his smooth talking and womanizing ways had led a couple girls to get the wrong idea at the Summer camp last year. The couples blooming were in a very uncertain state. She had not let Valko know clearly that she was interested in him. Ayshia was quite sure that she had left obvious clues for him to see, but he had not made the move that would let her know he had.<br><br>Lars had not kissed Naliya I as far as Ayshia knew, but the day was far from over. As she cleaned her father’s carving area of slivers of wood or ivory, which she put in a bowl for him to sort later on, Ayshia pondered her feelings for Valko. She had grown fond of him. He was a good man and getting to know him had had feelings taking roots. Ayshia would not admit falling for him just yet to anyone, not even herself. People who knew her well however, like Tamen and Naliya, might hare seen hints of her growing feelings for Valko.<br><br>Neither Tamen nor Ayshia would ever let the Crane Hearth become dirty. Ayshia was a particularly orderly person. Her supplies were sorted and stacked, so were her clothes. She sorted the baskets, hanging to hooks, got rid of excess stuff, but Ayshia knew that soon, she might no longer be considered an apprentice and might even have one of her own. She kept it in mind when she went through her stash of small leather pieces. Maybe she could sew them together for an extra layer on her bed… Ayshia rolled her eyes at her own thoughts. Mother had taught her not to throw away anything that could be of use, but Ayshia knew she was taking it to an extreme. She hummed softly, sitting by the fire, surrounded by small piles of leather scraps.<br></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>16-05-2013, 20:46:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Early morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko was excited for this first day of Spring just like everyone else. After sending his particularly antsy sister on her way he had continued cleaning up their hearth. There really wasn't too much to do. The two of them kept things clean and organized so the main things were just emptying out the waste bowls and airing out the furs and such. The hardest part was cleaning up all the wolf and ermine hair that seemed to be <em>everywhere</em> right now with them beginning to shed their winter coats. As he worked his thoughts often drifted off to Ayshia. He felt he was being pretty successful with her even if things were moving pretty slow. That wasn't always a bad thing though. He had been picking up her little hints at her interest in him more than just a camp-mate. She hadn't made it abundantly clear she was ready to start a relationship yet so he was taking his time and letting her make up her mind. He knew he should try and make it more obvious himself but it was difficult. He didn't want to make her feel like he was pressuring her but he wondered if maybe he should be a little less subtle.<br><br>Valko was glad to see Naliya really hitting it off with Lars. He was so happy his sister had found someone. They both seemed so happy when they were together. He knew they hadn't started a formal relationship yet but he also knew it was only a matter of time. Perhaps the fresh Spring air would help. For that matter, maybe it would help in his own endeavors. He gathered up all their furs in a big bundle and headed over to the Crane Hearth. He smiled when he peeked in through the open flap and saw Ayshia sitting surrounded by leather scraps. By the Great Mother she was so beautiful. "Good morning Ayshia." he said from just outside, "I was just going to go hang these furs outside to air out. Would you like me to take yours too... or perhaps join me?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>16-05-2013, 21:07:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> OPEN<br><strong>Where:</strong> Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Early morning, Spring Day <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia was lost in her thoughts, sorting things rather quickly with a decisiveness that betrayed her decision to stop hoarding useless scraps. She was humming a lullaby that she had heard sung to babies and toddlers by their mother. It was a soft hum and it betrayed how oblivious to her surrounding and focused on her task she was, because she was definitely not the kind to sing for an audience. She would become too self-conscious. Her pile to sort was growing increasingly small and her satisfaction increased proportionally.<br><br>Ayshia was about to start the lullaby all over again, when she heard steps stopping near the open flaps of the Crane hearth. She glanced up, suddenly quiet, and smiled. “Good morning, Valko.” She answered and then considered his next words. She glanced up, seeing how the fire hole was still covered and nodded her head. “I will join you, if you give me just a moment. I want to finish&nbsp; this.” Ayshia said and with a motion of her hand towards the unsorted pile, which was quite small by now, indicated what she wanted to do before going out.<br><br>Finding a strap that was long enough to do what she had in mind, but not long enough for much else, Ayshia gathered her hair in one hand quickly and tied it low on her nape so that it remained out of her face. “It shows that they’ve finally opened the thick furs; there’s some fresh air coming in.” Ayshia observed and returned to her previous task, though she was going faster at it now that someone was waiting for her. She looked back up again, but her eyes stopped at his neck to look for the small wolf, before it went to his face.<br><br>“I’ve volunteered to get the boats off the top of the lodge… once we’ve dealt with the furs, we could do it together.” Ayshia suggested. She had grown accustomed to his presence to the point of missing it when he wasn’t there, but the possibility that today be their first as something more than just camp mates made her a little more nervous than usual. “It’s easier doing it as a team.” She added.<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>16-05-2013, 23:56:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Early morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko smiled as he watched her deftly sorting her scraps. He had his hair tied back as well to keep it out of the way as he worked. He had the sudden urge to kiss the side of her bare neck but knew that would likely not be a good idea. Not yet at any rate. He hoped to be able to do such things one day. To hold her in his arms and kiss her sweet lips. He tried his hardest to shake such thoughts from his mind. They were coming more and more often lately though and they were occasionally hard not to act upon. <br><br>The man nodded at what she said about the task she had been given and said, "Yes, it is easier and I would be glad to help you. I can make sure you don't get hurt. It can get slippery up there." So said the klutz who had somehow managed to get trapped in a hole in the snow just a few weeks before. He watched as she continued to sort and shifted the weight of the furs he carried as he asked, "Are you planning something with all those scraps or just saving them for when you need them?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>17-05-2013, 00:28:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> OPEN<br><strong>Where:</strong> Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Early morning, Spring Day <hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia nodded her head. It was slippery, alright, but she had trust in her own footing. At worst, she’d end up sliding all the way back down or come through the roof into someone’s private space. The latter would be a bit more embarrassing and problematic. Ayshia pushed the thought aside. She had no reason to expect such thing to happen. She was always&nbsp; among those who climbed up there and had grown quite accustomed to where she could and could not walk. Besides, she was still considered to be a rather light weight compared to most adults in camp.<br><br>“Thanks. Just try not to pull me down with you this time.” Ayshia teased him and offered him a smile to prove that there were no hard feelings about that. She had grown to be thankful that he had. Without her father’s talk about her taking a husband, and without him pulling her down to him, it might have taken longer for her to notice him and for Naliya to share her thoughts about her brother’s increasing interest in Ayshia.<br><br>“Oh… I almost never throw anything away whenever I’m working on a project and now I’ve figured that some of these pieces are more than a year old and haven’t been used so I should, you know, sort them.” Ayshia explained, “If you see anything that can be of use to you…” She couldn’t figure out what or why it would be of use, but then again, she knew little of his trade other than he made some very nice and useful tools for the camp. She set the last scrap of leather in her pile to throw away, which were basically pieces that were too small to be used even for pockets or patches, strings similar to the one she had put in her hair but less than a hand long… <br><br>“Done. When we have a moment, once all our tasks are done, I’d like to show you a tunic I’ve been working on with your needle. It’s my secret project though. Even my father hasn’t seen it. You’ll have to give me your word that you won’t tell anyone about it.” Ayshia requested as she worked her way back up on her feet. One of them was numb for having been stuck under her other leg for so long and she tried not to let it show.<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>17-05-2013, 05:54:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Early morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko chuckled at her teasing and said, "I'm never going to live that down. I promise I won't do anything like that." He looked over the piles she had and shook his head, "No, I don't think I could really use any of those. None of them are really long enough for anything I do with leather. The most I could do is use them for testing the sharpness of a blade but I've gotten to where I can tell that without having to test it like that." A grin spread across his face when she said she wanted to show him her secret project. He was glad she was getting good use out of the needle he had made and that it worked for leather. "I would love to see what you have been doing with the new needle. I'm honored you want to show me your special project. You have my word I won't tell anyone." he said. <br><br>He waited patiently for her to gather the things she wanted to take outside. He tried not to watch her too intently. It was something he always had problems with when he was around her. Half the time she even noticed and teased him in some way. It was just hard to keep his eyes off her grace and beauty. He wasn't sure if he could ever get over or used to it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>06-06-2013, 03:23:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp12/aysande/Elliqyi/Oena_zps2a07f796.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko, open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Hearth’s fire<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning <br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;">As soon as she arrived into her family’s hearth, Ayshia emptied the pot of tea that had been there since the breakfast into an empty waste basket that she would have to empty again later on. She put some new water into the post and put it close enough to the fire to warm up. “If you want to take my leather scraps and put them with your sister’s when I go get what I want to show you... Though I’d advise against the white ones. These might not be so good for the wolf, given that they’ve been treated differently…” Ayshia told Valko as she put the small bag of tea leaves near the pot, in case the water was ready when he came back.<br><br>Ayshia waved at Mamut who walked before the entrance, and Ayshia frowned for a split second as the woman looked sickly pale. Oena caught her concern and waved a hand telling the younger girl not to bother. “It’s the little one, will be okay to perform the ceremony tonight.” Oena said and Ayshia went to the older woman to give her a hug. There were whispers exchanged and it lasted a short moment, then the two women parted. Ayshia headed into her own private area to find the tunic she wanted to show<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>06-06-2013, 16:15:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko blushed lightly, chuckled and rubbed the side and back of his neck with his free hand at her 'innocent' comment about getting dirty. Then he carefully followed her down the lodge, jumping down with her. He noticed the two taking care of the boats and smiled. It was always good to see everyone getting involved with the first day of Spring after lounging about all Winter. Happily, he went with Ayshia to the Crane Hearth wondering what this tunic project of hers might be. Whatever it was he was sure it was beautiful. She was so skilled. It was definitely an honor to think she hadn't shown anyone else but was so eager to show him. <br><br>In the hearth he nodded at what she said about the scraps and began gathering them. Both Naliya and Runa would be happy. As he was bent over he heard Oena speak behind him outside the hearth. At the news he stood straight and grinned at her saying, "Congratulations Mammut! If there is anything at all you need you only have to ask." While Ayshia went into her private area he took the scraps to the Horse Hearth, leaving them just outside Naliya's private area for her. He hoped she would be alright out on the hunt but she was with the others at least. Seeing them together he doubted Lars would ever let anything happen to his little sister. That made him feel a lot better. <br><br>It only took him a moment to drop off the scraps then he hurried back to the Crane Hearth and the beautiful Ayshia. He felt like the luckiest man in the world right now since he had her attention and affection. He just hoped he could keep it. In her Hearth he noticed the wasn't quite ready for tea yet so he sat and waited for her to show him her project. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>07-06-2013, 10:03:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko, open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Hearth’s fire<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning <br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia was excited, but even after she had carefully taken the long tunic out of her hidden spot, she remained sitting on her mattress of wool and thought about everything that had happened. A month ago, she didn’t consider any of her campmates to be potential lovers. She lacked in self-confidence and had somewhat made herself believe that Lars must have found her boring during her first rites because he had barely told her three sentences afterward. Since she didn’t want to face this situation again, she had made herself blind to them.<br><br>Then her father spoke about her remaining at the Wolf camp after her marriage, something she should start considering soon. That same day, she had received reassuring words from Lars that she had been good and not to worry. Later Valko had pulled her down to him – it was an accident that she had landed on him, or so he claimed – and she had noticed him. She had refused to acknowledge it then, but she had felt desire for him as she laid on top of him that day. Naliya had confided her doubts about her brother’s interests and… To say things had changed would be an understatement.<br><br>Ayshia smiled as she heard steps between hearths. She thought they were his but it turned out to be someone else… and then she had an idea. She pulled the curtain closed and pulled her tunic over her head to replace it with the much more delicate one that she had done thanks to months of hard work on the leather, making it supple, thin and white, and then to careful cutting, sewing, and decorating the tunic… it had taken her most of the last couple of weeks, when she wasn’t with him.<br><br>When she came out, she paid close attention to his reaction. The tunic was meant to be a summer one, without sleeves. The lines where the pieces of leather were sown together were much more discreet than usual and so was the holes left by the beading. It closed in the front using a system similar to the one of his necklace: passing a small carved bone through a leather loop, from the neck down to the hips, but the tunic was longer, going down to her knees and it fitted her forms to a flaw. On the front were some colorful feathers from a bird in shades of blue and green, lined with the “buttons”.&nbsp; She had sown in sapphire and emerald beads in three parallel lines at an angle starting at her shoulder She lift her arms and rose an eyebrow. “I have the back left to do and the belt…” <br></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>07-06-2013, 18:07:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko looked up when she came out of her private area and he couldn't keep his mouth from falling open. She was absolutely stunning in that outfit. It was just perfect on her. Every little curve of her body was shown off beautifully. The tunic was amazing as well and so skillfully made but he simply couldn't get over how she looked in it. Before he even thought of what he was doing he stood up and walked toward her, his eyes filled with admiration and desire. Finally he found some of his voice enough to say, "Oh... wow... that is simply... I can't even tell you how beautiful that is. You look amazing." <br><br>He bent and kissed her more deeply and passionately than he had before as his hands moved down her sides and over her hips. The leather was so soft and supple under his rough hands. At the moment he wasn't even thinking clearly, he was just going with how he was feeling. With talk of pleasures on his mind and her looking so beautiful all thoughts of what they were supposed to be doing left his mind. He wanted her so badly in that moment. Valko hadn't ever felt anything like it before. Such a pure and complete desire for someone. He didn't even think of the fact that pulling her so close to him she'd be able to fully feel the physical effects of that desire for her pressing against her body. He really wasn't thinking much of anything other than her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>09-06-2013, 02:43:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko, open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Hearth’s fire<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning <br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;">Ayshia’s expectant look turned into a pleased grin as he grew closer to him. She was proud of her work, but it was especially important to her to get the approval of Valko, and her father and then the rest of the camp. In that order too, recently.&nbsp; She thought he was coming closer to her to inspect her work, how the seams were small compared to the usual. She was thrilled by his appreciation and blushed at his words too. <br><br>What she didn’t expect was the passion it unleashed in him. Ayshia wasn’t prepared for it, but she adjusted quickly enough. Her lips parted, welcoming his tongue, her arms wrapped around his neck, and she pushed herself against him and one of her hands climbed into his hair. If she had been surprised by his sudden “attack” she certainly no longer was showing any signs of it. She moaned softly into the kiss as he pulled their bodies closer together.<br><br>That’s when she felt it, the distinct hard bump, just under her navel, pushing against her. He truly was ready to share the pleasures with her and it touched her in a way that she had never felt before. She wanted to squirm, to squeeze her legs together, to get a grip on herself, but no. How many times had she imagined having to kiss him because of the dare today and ending up in a similar predicament? How many time it had led to her removing her tunic, lowering her pants and experience the pleasure from his hand, his mouth or his manhood? Her hold tightened around him and she let out a soft moan into the kiss, something pleading for him to give her more and to get a grip at the same time, because she knew she couldn’t. She knew she was about to give in and take the three steps they needed to take to enter her private sleeping area. Everyone was busy, her father was at the hunt… <br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>09-06-2013, 06:42:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Crane Hearth<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>At the welcoming parting of her lips Valko's tongue gently slipped into her mouth and brushed against her own. Her kiss, her arms around him, her body pressed against him, her scent, everything was just driving him crazy. His brain kicked in for just a moment, reminding him they were supposed to be doing things. But then it pushed it away rationalizing there was still a lot of time in the day and it wouldn't take too terribly long to share pleasures with the beautiful, tantalizing woman. It was still morning and even if it took an hour or so there would be plenty of time to clear out ashes and sweep and everything else. <br><br>From her strong reaction he knew she was just as willing and ready as he was. Valko stepped forward, gently guiding her backward into her sleeping area. His hands reached up between them and he carefully began unbuttoning her new tunic. He counted himself lucky that he had such steady hands because he would hate to damage the beautiful outfit. Part of him wanted to do it quickly but he managed to move slowly, giving her ample opportunity to stop him if she wanted. He hoped she wouldn't. The man moved his lips to her cheek, then her jawline and finally to her neck - remembering that sensitive spot he had hit earlier which made her shiver and trying to find it again. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>09-06-2013, 20:41:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko, open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Private space<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning <br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br>Ayshia did not oppose his lead into her private area. She pulled the curtains closed as soon as they were within. It made the small area with the sleeping platform rather dark, but she couldn’t care less. To do what had to be done, they didn’t need a bright light. The one filtering around the curtain would be more than enough for them to see one another after their eyes adjusted. She was nervous; her stomach was in a tight knot. She wouldn’t stop him, though, she truly didn’t want him to stop.<br><br>Not only did she not stop him, but when she felt his hands between them, Ayshia took a step away and started at bottom to meet him mid-way. The tunic was carefully slid off her shoulders and caught into her hand as it ended its slide along her arms. She folded it in two, very carefully and let it fall on the usual pile of leather that was always at the end of her sleeping platform. <br><br>Ayshia tilted her head away from him, making her hair fall behind her shoulder and freeing up her neck for him. Her body reacted to his touches by shivers. This and the cool hair had her nipples hard, and almost painfully so. Ayshia’s hands, now free from the tunic, came up his hip and under his own shirt. She wanted to feel his skin, his warmth. All thoughts of common sense and priorities were gone, as if the world beyond the veil of the curtain or the dirt of the walls was just non-existent. <br><br>“I love you.” She whispered softly. It wasn’t something she had thought before saying, it had come very naturally to her lips. She meant the words though and she could only hope that it wouldn’t bother him to hear her say it. She figured it wouldn’t, given their current situation. Her small hands were a bit cold on his skin, she was quite aware of the temperature difference as he seemed to be burning under her hands. It wasn’t because she was cold, it was chilly with a tunic, but not that bad. It was because she was nervous not to be up to the task.<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>09-06-2013, 23:22:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Ayshia's private space<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Once her tunic was off he admired her topless form and felt himself responding even more. His hands moved over her stomach and sides and one moved up to cup her breast. His rough fingertips moved over her hard nipple and gently toyed with it. He hoped she didn't mind that his hands were quite coarse from all his work with flint and bone. From the way her body was shivering and responding though he got the feeling it wasn't uncomfortable for her. His lips explored her tender neck for a bit and when he felt her cool hands on his skin under his shirt he shivered himself. <br><br>Valko took his hands from her and quickly slipped out of both his jacket and shirt, lightly tossing them aside out of the way. While he wasn't as bulky as Lars or even Tamen his muscles were well defined from all the work he did. He had simply developed in a sleeker way. He was moving to put his arms around her again when she whispered those words to him. It surprised him a bit to hear her say that. He looked deeply into her eyes and put his hand on her cheek as he whispered back, "I love you too Ayshia. I'm sorry it took so long." Then he pressed his lips to hers again and pulled her close, bringing their bare chests together. It was a wonderful feeling. His hands move down her soft back and slipped into the back of her pants caressing her rear before moving to push this piece of clothing off of her too.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>10-06-2013, 00:20:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko, open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Private space<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning , spring day<br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br>Being naked with him would not be an issue. Ayshia was aware of her lean form and how attractive her modest curves could be to some men, which they obviously were, to him. The coarseness of his hands did not bother her at all. She moaned very softly and arched her back, if he had any doubts his caresses were welcome, she’d put them to rest now, or so she thought anyway. <br><br>She understood what was different now than her first time. This time, she had chosen her partner, and he meant something to her. The time and the place were familiar to her, but most of it all she felt desire for him. Something that had been absent the first time she had experienced the pleasures with a man. Ayshia moved back, allowing him to remove his clothing. She didn’t want to lose contact with him, as if it would take a split second without touching for them to come back to their senses.<br><br>Ayshia brought her hands to his chest, and caressed him all the way to his shoulder. A happy sigh escaped her lips as he said the words and pulled her toward him. He would most likely feel her move against him, as she struggled to remove her boots without using her hands. Hands which were too busy exploring his newly exposed flesh anyway.&nbsp; One of her hands slipped between them both at the height of her waist and she pulled onto the cord that held her pants at her waist, so that he’d have no problem pushing them down.<br><br>While her hands were in the area, Ayshia decided to take care of his pants too. She felt his hand slip into the back of her pants and the cord loosen at the waist. Pushing them off her didn’t require much of an effort. She did need to tug just a little onto them as one side clung to her hipbone. The leather pants pooled at her feet and she was ready to step off them. Her heart beat fast as she pondered doing the same to his pants, but hesitated.<br></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>11-06-2013, 17:21:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Ayshia's private space<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>When her pants fell down he ran his hands over her nice butt. Then when she didn't move to push his down he did so himself, having to pull them around his erection. Valko gently lowered her onto her sleeping platform, stepping out of his pants and kicking off his own shoes before climbing after her. One of his hands roamed over her body while he kissed her passionately, exploring her mouth with his tongue. He really couldn't believe he was actually doing this. It was something that had plagued his thoughts for weeks now. To actually feel her soft skin against his and taste her kisses was so much better than any night or day dream he'd had. <br><br>After a little bit he kissed down her neck and chest to her breast, taking her hard nipple between his lips and sucking lightly. He moaned softly at the sensation and taste of her. His hand trailed down her flat stomach to between her legs. Once there he cupped her sex briefly before beginning to explore her folds with his strong fingers. He really didn't know how long he could keep up this foreplay with how badly he wanted her but he wanted to explore her a little bit before entering her. Valko wanted to really please her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>11-06-2013, 21:45:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko, open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Private space<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning <br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br>If she was the bold one, usually almost bullying –but in a good way- the shyer ones into becoming more daring, Valko was experiencing another side of Ayshia’s personality now. She felt vulnerable, nervous and shy. Being naked was not what made her shy. It was him being naked, and her expecting to have to do something about it that made her nervous. Her first rites were long ago, and while she was sure he would appreciate her touch, she knew she would be awkward and that made her a bit ill at ease and shy.<br><br>She stepped out of her pants as they moved to the sleeping platform. She moved to the back of the platform, wishing her furs wouldn’t be all hanging outside right now. Ayshia kissed him passionately, as she finally took the courage to touch more than his shoulders and his arms. She explored his back, and went lower until the back lost its name. Her hand squeezed his butt gently and pulled his hips towards hers.<br><br>When his lips left hers, Ayshia opened her eyes to look at him, but she moved her head to offer her neck to him. Her heart was beating fast and her breathing was a touch faster than usual too. She inhaled sharply when he touched her hard nipple. His mouth was so warm compared to the slightly chilly air and she arched her back toward him without thinking. All she knew is that she wanted more. Her hand tangled into his hair, following the movement of his head as he gave her sparks of pleasures that aroused her all the more with each touch of his lips or his tongue over her breasts.<br><br>Her legs spread as he neared her mount. She wanted him to know that she wanted to be touched there, and that she was ready. She felt herself tighten up in anticipation of his touch, poised and ready. They would have time later to take things slow, to really learn each other’s sweet spots. This time, as his fingers slipped into the warmth of her folds, Aysha drew a shuddering breath which came out in a soft moan. It was the turn of her hips to move toward his hands. <br><br>She moaned again, beginning to get lost into his touches and kisses enough to stop being so self-conscious about everything. Her hand slipped between them and she touched… him. She felt her way down his length, her touch light until she reached the base and made the way back. “Oh Valko.” She said softly, he was definitely as ready for her as she was for him.<br>&nbsp;</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>13-06-2013, 21:22:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Ayshia's private space<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko loved her taste, her scent, the way her soft skin felt against his. Then there were her hands on him. Her gentle touch was amazing. He groaned softly against her breast when her hands made their way down his back to her butt and she gave it a gentle squeeze. Circling her nipple with his tongue he could feel himself wanting her more and more. His finger gently enter her shallowly then he felt her touch on his shaft. It throbbed at her touch and he groaned deeply. It was a good size, perhaps just slightly larger than average but not too much. He could tell she was just as ready as he was and he just couldn't wait any longer. <br><br>The man finally took his mouth from her breast and moved it back to her mouth as he moved to positioned himself between her spread legs. His heart was pounding with excitement, arousal, and a bit of nervousness himself. He couldn't believe he was actually doing this. He'd been fantasizing about sharing pleasures with Ayshia but hadn't thought it would actually happen; especially so soon. <br><br>Valko moved his hand up her side and cupped her breast a moment before planting it beside her head. He knew it was her first time since her rites and that she was nervous. He was feeling a bit nervous himself suddenly, hoping he didn't hurt her or do something she didn't like. But they had come too far to just stop now. He would just have to be careful and slow. He found her hot, moist entrance with the head of his member and moaned softly at the feeling. Very gingerly and slowly he began to slide himself into her body. He was looking down at her face and ready to stop if she showed any signs of not liking it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>14-06-2013, 03:09:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko, open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Private space<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning <br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br>Ayshia moaned softly, trying to be quiet and not advertise to whomever was in the lodge that they were slacking on a work day like today. He was arousing her with his lips and his tongue, and to put it simply, she couldn’t not show him her appreciation. Her hand rubbed his length, getting familiar with it, though not yet daring to do anything other than caressing. She felt his hand go further down and was aware that he would find her wet and ready for him.&nbsp; She wanted to be with him, really, and tried to push the anxiety away, but couldn’t. <br><br>Ayshia removed her hand for him as he moved and she understood what he was about to do. She kissed him deeply and spread her legs a little further on the mattress so that he would have all the space he needed to position himself and lower himself onto her. Ayshia remembered advice from her first rites. Relax your muscles, allow the man to enter, otherwise it might be painful. She relaxed herself. Ayshia gave Valko a tender smile, but when she felt him rub against her, near her entrance, her breath caught in her throat. <br><br>It didn’t hurt. The pain she had felt the first time was not there. Instead, it felt good. She gave him as small nod, seeing the concern on his face. “You are doing fine, love.” She whispered softly and feeling a little daring, she raised her hips to meet with his. It was a strange sensation, having a man inside her, but it was certainly far from unpleasant. She moaned softly and lowered her hips back onto the mattress. Her hands went up to him, pulling him down onto her. She wanted to feel his body against hers and to kiss him. She was still nervous, could feel her own hands shaking, but she felt herself easing into it. <br></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>16-06-2013, 18:54:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Ayshia's private space<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko was relieved when she nodded at him and whispered reassuringly to him. He groaned softly when he felt her raise her hips, moving more of this length into her. It let him know she really was alright with all this. At her urging he gently rested on her, his strong body pressing against hers. He moved his hips slowly to slide gently into her body. He kissed her lovingly as he began a slow pace of pulling out and slipping back into her. The man didn't want to start out too fast or anything for fear of hurting her. One of his hands moved to stroke her side and hip.<br><br>It felt beyond wonderful having their bodies joined in the Great Mother's gift of Pleasure. Never had it felt so good to be with a woman. She was simply perfect. He began to relax more and fall into a good rhythm. Her body tight around his made him throb but he was holding back for a little bit to really enjoy the experience of being with Ayshia for the first time. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>19-06-2013, 20:52:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko<br><strong>Where:</strong> Private space<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning <br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br>Ayshia tilted her head to welcome the kiss and her hand caressed any surface of his body that she could reach. Shoulders, upper arm, upper back…&nbsp; She moaned into the kiss to let him know that she felt good, that he was doing things right for her. She moved her legs to make herself more comfortable. Her feet came resting gently on the back of his knees, opening the way for him to push deeper into her. <br><br>Being with Valko felt good. She was comfortable with him, all thought of self-consciousness were gone, save perhaps the need to be discreet so to not advertise that they were sharing the pleasures rather than to do the chores that needed done. She wished her furs were not out, that she could cover the both of them from the cool air of the camp. His body was warm against her, pressing down the whole length of her, and she loved the feeling of it. <br><br>Her thoughts became less focused as the sensation brought by him inside her started to grow more intense. She moaned again, and pressed her hips against his as he came down onto her. She arched her back, feeling that she was climbing a little higher with each thrusts and that she would be pushed off the edge before long.<br>&nbsp;</div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>21-06-2013, 01:10:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Ayshia's private space<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko was breathing too hard now to keep up the kiss and moved to kissing her neck. His heavy breath and occasional soft moan sounding in her ear. His hips moved to meet hers more often and with more force now. She was obviously enjoying it and she wasn't uncomfortable. He was definitely loving it. The feeling of her body, the sound of her breathing and moaning, their combined scent... it was all perfect. He didn't even feel the chill in the air any more. All there was in the world was her. Though he was unconsciously trying his hardest to keep quiet as well. <br><br>His hand moved up her side to cup her breast and toy with her nipple a little before moving to gently caressing her neck and cheek. Then with a couple more deep thrusts he just couldn't hold back any longer. He grew larger in her as he neared his peak. He gripped her shoulder and groaned, "Oh Ayshia..." as his seed spilled into her body. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>22-06-2013, 08:40:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko<br><strong>Where:</strong> Private space<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning <br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br>Ayshia was very attentive to everything he did. By the increasing strength and speed of his thrust, she assumed that he was getting closer to his own pleasure. She was not alarmed though, as she was also quite close herself.&nbsp; She loved the way he felt inside her, and on top of her too. He was nowhere near too heavy, and to feel his whole body pressed against hers was very enjoyable.<br><br>Her breathing followed his pace. As he moved faster and more vigorously, her breathing became heavy; more and more laced with soft muffled moans. With her arms wrapped around his shoulder, she was almost still. Her hands were no longer roaming, but just resting flat against his back. Ayshia felt it, that split second where every sensations in her body were on hold, like the calm before the storm, and she knew what was coming. His hand on her breast and fingers on her hard nipple seemed to trigger it all.<br><br>Her body tensed under him, around him, and she pressed her lips against his shoulder so that the much louder moan that wanted – or rather needed – to come out was muffled and for his ears only. And she heard him groan her name. The delicious sensations faded slowly, and as they did her body relaxed its tight grip on him. All this had been so fast, from their first kiss to their first pleasures together, but Ayshia had no regret. <br><br>Ayshia lifted a hand from his back, her arm seemed to weight twice his weight too, and she caressed the back of his head.&nbsp; She had no idea if it was because it was the second time, because it was with someone she actually cared about or if he simply had a better timing than her first partner, but it had felt different this time around; more pleasant, more… fulfilling. She turned her head toward Valko’s, a post-coital bliss smile on her face. “I take it you liked the tunic.”<br></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>25-06-2013, 23:09:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Ayshia's private space<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko was glad to feel her release as he was experiencing his. He had been momentarily worried that she hadn't gotten to that point of pleasure when he hadn't been able to hold back. It was a relief she had though and he just enjoyed the feeling. Her muffled groan into his shoulder and her arms tight around him made him moan softly himself as her body also tightened around his inside her. That only increased his own release. <br><br>Finally his pleasurable release was done and he calmed. He gently rested his weight on her, panting heavily.He was still inside her though he had dwindled now after his release. One hand came up to toy with her hair as they both just laid there basking in the after glow. He couldn't believe they'd just shared pleasures but it had been so wonderful he couldn't feel any guilt about it. It was most definitely the best sharing of the Mother's pleasures he had ever experienced. Even if it had been a little quicker than he would have liked. There were always other times to explore her more in the future though. When she spoke he couldn't help but laugh into her shoulder a bit. He replied lightly, "Yeah, I loved your tunic. It is perfect. Made me absolutely unable to resist you any longer." <br><br>He lifted his head and gave her a long, loving kiss as his fingers ran through her hair. She was perfect. Funny, kind, skilled, beautiful... He couldn't believe she loved him. Valko broke the kiss gently and whispered, "I feel so lucky that you love me. I love you so much Ayshia..." He suddenly blushed when he realized they were actually supposed to be doing things. "I'll have to continue showing you just how much later though... we are supposed to be working huh? I'm sorry... well, not very sorry honestly because that was too wonderful to feel much guilt over but a bit." he said with a light chuckle. Then he couldn't resist kissing her again. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>26-06-2013, 07:15:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko<br><strong>Where:</strong> Private space<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning <br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br>Ayshia chuckled softly. “So if I ever have to lure you into my private space, all I have to do is wear that tunic. I’ll find other ways with time, I suppose…” She teased him gently. She kissed him, her hands moving up and down the curve of his back. It felt good to be here with him, to be intimate with a man she loved.&nbsp; It had all happened so fast, but she had been ready; so ready. She’d take the time to explore him and to let him explore her later, once they would be able to do it in hiding as they had done now.<br><br>Ayshia felt a heat to her cheeks as his words reflected her thoughts. Rather than to let him go, though she tightened the hold of both of her arms and her legs around him. “We’re not exactly being lazy… just not concentrating our energy where we ought to.” Ayshia said, with a sheepish grin. She welcomed the kiss, letting out a small moan into it. It betrayed how she didn’t want to get out of her platform, how she wanted to keep his weight on top of her, his manhood inside her even though she was quite sure it would slip out of her own its own soon.<br><br>When the kiss was brought to an end, Ayshia sighed softly. It was bitter sweet, but she could hear her father’s words… the sooner they’d get started on what was left to do, the faster the job would be done and she’d be allowed to do as she pleased after. “It felt really good, sharing the pleasures with you and I don’t want to let go of you, but you are right. At some point someone will notice that we’re no longer doing our share…”<br>&nbsp;</div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>30-06-2013, 18:26:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Ayshia's private space<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko chuckled, "Well, that is one way of luring me. I'm sure you'll find plenty more. You are absolutely irresistible after all. Just give me a smile and I will follow you anywhere you like..." When she tightened her grip around him rather than loosening it he grinned and reached up to run his fingers over her neck and through her lovely hair. It was all just too perfect and a moment he didn't want to ever end. As the kiss ended he sighed happily and nuzzled her neck, giving it a soft kiss. <br><br>He listened to her rather reluctant words and nodded, "Yes, we should get back to work. We will have time later to cuddle and be intimate more. Perhaps now that we got some of it out of our system we can focus more on what we're supposed to be doing.... maybe." Giving her one last, loving kiss he gently broke her embrace and sat up. He couldn't resist bending down and giving her nipple a kiss before climbing off of her and her sleeping platform. <br><br>Valko gathered up the clothing, handing Ayshia's to her when he picked them up, and got dressed again. He felt great - so relaxed and happy. That had been one of the best moments in his life along with their first kiss. He ran his fingers through his long hair, only now realizing he had lost the piece of leather he'd had his hair tied back with. He wondered when that happened. After getting his clothes back on and straightened, trying his hardest not to get distracted by her beautiful form, he looked a little closer at her tunic. Now he could fully appreciate the fine work she had done on it and said, "You know... this really is beautiful and such delicate work. You are truly skilled Ayshia. Does the needle work well on the stitching in the leather too?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>04-07-2013, 20:48:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko<br><strong>Where:</strong> Private space<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning <br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;"> Ayshia laughed softly but there was a touch of embarrassment there that could also be seen in the blush of her cheeks. She certainly did not think herself to be irresistible to any men. Well, maybe her father but in a whole different way. She would find other ways to spend some time alone with him. Not just to share the Mother’s pleasures, but also just to be with him. She could easily imagine sitting&nbsp; with him in the same working area, him working flint and her working on her own project or going through the pile of clothes to repair.<br><br>“You can’t be serious,” She whispered to him as he sat up. “Now that I’ve had a taste of you… Let’s just say I just have a new reason to get done with the chores as soon as possible.” She added and giggled. She gently caressed his back before he moved out of her reach to get dressed. She had to get cleaned before wearing her pants, something she could do in the confines of her private space, but that she’d rather do without him there. <br><br>“The stitching is actually not visible, because I did it differently. It’s on the inside, see?” She left her pants on her platform, her brown-leather tunic hiding most of her that might tempt him, save for her long, slim legs. She opened the tunic and showed him the difference. “The needle can actually be used without piercing a hole before. I need to be careful as I push it through so it doesn’t break, but it truly makes things a lot easier and faster… It was an awesome idea, Valko.” She stretched and kissed his cheek, just above his beard. “I can’t wait for the summer meeting.”<br></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Demik</strong> on <strong>08-07-2013, 22:45:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://americablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kili-203x300.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong> Ayshia, Open<br><strong>Where:</strong> Ayshia's private space<br><strong>When:</strong> Morning, Spring day<br><hr><br>Valko couldn't help but blush at what she said. She was definitely right though - the want to get things done as quickly as possible hadn't lessened. He still wanted to get done and spend time with her when they weren't working. Even if it was just talking. He looked at the tunic when she showed the new stitching, "That is amazing! I'm glad you're making so much out of my little idea. I think your ideas of what to do with it are going to be just as big a hit as the needle itself, maybe even bigger." <br><br>He bent and gave her a little kiss as one of his hands lightly ran up her bare leg and caressed her nice rear. Then he grinned and said, "Alright, I'll get started on your fire pit while you get cleaned up a bit." After giving her one more little peck on the lips he walked out of her private area, careful not to expose her to anyone that might be passing by. No one was, thankfully, so they weren't caught. He tied his hair back out of the way again and started working on cleaning out the fire pit. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ~Earth's Children a New Saga Begins: Crane Hearth~ </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cynadea</strong> on <strong>10-07-2013, 02:20:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d5/Ayshia.jpg)</div><br><strong>Who:</strong> Valko<br><strong>Where:</strong> Private space<br>&nbsp;<strong>When:</strong> Morning, spring day<br><hr><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br>Ayshia was proud of her work, proud that she could have done it in such a way with a needle that he had crafted. Everyone’s work was important on camp and Ayshia would be the first one to admit it, but this was an example of how the skill of one influenced the work of the other. “I don’t know, my work might just get your needle even more attention. I wouldn’t be jealous if it did; I’d be proud.” She gave him a kiss and she let a soft “hmm” into it when she felt his hand.<br><br>“Good idea, before one of us pull the other back onto the bed.” She murmured and winked at him. After he was out, Ayshia cleaned up and put the white tunic back onto the suspended bone. The feathers were too fragile and she didn’t want to risk damaging them by folding the tunic… that might prove to be a challenge when they would leave for the summer camp. She was glad that no one had caught them. It wasn’t like they had done something wrong or anything. It was just that they were supposed to do something else…<br><br>After being dressed, cleaned up and ready to return to chores, Ayshia came out of her private space to help Valko with the task. She was looking forward for the return of the hunters, for the feast that would happen tonight. Absorbed into chores, she did steal kisses fom Valko whenever possible, but she was quite dedicated to finishing this as soon as possible. It took what seemed to be a long time, but the spring cleaning was almost all done when the cheers that announced the return of the hunters were heard inside.<br><br>(To be continued outside.)<br></div>
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