Alliance [belsammael and elayne]
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				Title: <strong>Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>26-12-2006, 09:48:02</strong>
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				<strong>Richard Toval</strong><br><br>It had been a long journey for the human delegation, but finally they had arrived at the elven citadel deep within the Silverstar Forests. They were a small group, large enough to defend themselves, though fortunately it had nog been neccesary, but consisting only of a minimal group of soldiers, an assistant and the ambassador of the human nations, a young man perhaps in his late twenties named Richard Toval.<br><br>Like his men, Richard was donned in armor, though his was slightly more sophisticated, a sign of his importance in this mission, even though it'd also make him an easy target for potential assassins. Still, he longed to exchange this battlesuit for more proper clothes, growing tired of its heavy weight. He was a slender man, perhaps 5'9" at most, with dark hair and equally dark eyes, his face clean shaven. <br>One could call him pretty, or even handsome, but at the moment he paled in comparison to the marvel of the elven citadel, a true fortress of nature, grand, magnificent, yet still it hardly stood out, it could easily have been part of the forest. "We're late," he told his men, "Let us make haste to the entrance so we can introduce ourselves formally.. even though I am certain that we've already been noticed before we were even close to the citadel."<br><br>So said, they rode on, making their way towards the citadel, and what would be some interesting negotiations.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>26-12-2006, 23:54:48</strong>
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				Ellevandra stood quietly in the Heartwood Hall, the living center of the citadel.&nbsp; Carved from the finest wood, carefully tiled and elegantly draped in rich tapestries, the Hall was the seat of the Council of the People.&nbsp; <br><br>Many had begun to gather, knowing that the emissaries would arrive sometime today.&nbsp; The elves dressed brightly as a rainbow, in a swirl of colours.&nbsp; Ellevandra herself wore midnight blue with scarlet patterns modelled after a butterfly's wings.&nbsp; Her midnight dark hair fell to her hips, framing her face and nearly covering her pointed ears.&nbsp; A messenger, clad in shaped wooden armour entered with brisk steps that bespoke of purpose.&nbsp; "They approach," he said.&nbsp; No need to ask who he meant;&nbsp; they all knew.<br><br>As the human delegation rode through the citadel, the People greeted them with silence and absence, not letting their visitors know they were aware of their presence;&nbsp; the People chose not to disrupt the solemnity of the citadel with frantic scrambling over their visitors.<br><br>Finally, another messenger entered, facing the gathered councillors.&nbsp; "They are here."<br><br>"Guide them in," announced Elder Mother Lallevena and none gainsayed her.&nbsp; <br><br>Ellevandra looked around at her six peers, four men and two elven women, wondering what each thought of the human delegation... and more importantly how each would vote on whatever proposal the humans offered.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>27-12-2006, 09:37:42</strong>
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				<strong>Richard Toval</strong><br><br>Though there was still no guide to accompany them, the human delegation found little trouble navigating through the elven citadel. It was as if they had already been here before, as if they knew exactly where to go. Finally they were halted and asked to dismount, which they did without question.<br>Further along they were guided, a journey with little spoken words, until they finally reached the great hall where they would meet with the elves.<br><br>Richard was the first to enter, followed by his assistant; the accompanying soldiers remained behind, it would be unfitting to have them enter the Heartwood Hall. He took in those present there, recognising the Elder Mother from the descriptions he'd been given, though the rest were all unknown to him. "Richard Toval, Ambassador of the human nation of Freehaven, and my assistant Borion Alwasser. It is with great honor that I stand here before you in the Heartwood Hall, and I greet you all with the warmness of my heart."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>28-12-2006, 03:43:24</strong>
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				Soon, the heavy footfalls of humans were heard in the hall without, the clank of metal and the dull clack of heavy boots on wood.&nbsp; The human ambassador entered with his assistant, a nondescript fellow.&nbsp; The ambassador himself looked about, seemingly not entirely sure of how to handle introducing himself to the council.<br><br>Finally, he did so, stating his name and his assistant's as well.&nbsp; <br><br>"Freehaven is known to us," Lallevena replied in a neutral tone that offered nothing.<br><br>There was a small rustling in the hall as the Council evaluated the human emissary before them.&nbsp; After a moment, Kivani, an elven male in dark silk, turned and left the hall, disappearing into the tree.&nbsp; His message was clear; Kivani had no use for the problems of humans and no desire to deal with the ambassador.&nbsp; His vote had been cast.<br><br>The remaining six shifted slightly.&nbsp; Ellevandra noted that Lallevena's feet stayed firmly planted.&nbsp; She, at least, seemed to be willing to hear the human out.&nbsp; Ellevandra found herself agreeing; she too stayed.<br><br>"What proposal do you bring before us?" Lallevena said on behalf of the council.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>28-12-2006, 06:29:28</strong>
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				While the elves were busy discussing and evaluating, Richard again looked about those elves gathered; the Elder Mother was fair in her own right, a true elven ruler, but he noticed a real beauty in the room, and couldn't help but to keep his eyes on her for a little longer, even though such rudeness could hinder the negotiations.<br><br>"Immediately to the point without dilly-dallying," he replied, "A most amiable elven trait; very well then: we are here to discuss an alliance. I'm sure you're aware of the strife between the other human nations, but also the ever increasing orc threat to the south?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>30-12-2006, 03:41:18</strong>
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				Ellevandra suppressed a small smile; the human ambassador might think it was elven to come immediately to the point, but that was seldom the case.&nbsp; In reality, Lallevena was simply eliciting the human's general purpose, which the Council would no doubt debate at length later, outside of the human's presence.<br><br>Almost as quickly as the half smile came, a small frown chased it from her lips.&nbsp; It suddenly came to her that the human's words were directed to Lallevena, but his eyes were on her.&nbsp; She was still trying to frame her response to that when another swirl of colours on the other side of the chamber was followed by Allessa, a noted healer who's skills had earned her a place on the Council, turned and silently left.&nbsp; Not surprising - Allessa had warned that the humans would try to embroil them in human conflicts and was also devote to preventing elven swords from entering foolish fights.<br><br>Only five councillors remained open minded to the human's proposal.&nbsp; Four sets of eyes turned towards Lallevena; prompted by their silent message, Lallevena prodded the human, saying "And would this alliance be directed against your human neighbours, or against the orcs?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>30-12-2006, 11:13:17</strong>
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				Lallevena's question drew Richard's attention away again from the elven beauty's face. He also realised that he would have to act cautiously, it would be very difficult to convince the elves that they would have some interest in all of this as well.<br><br>"I would never ask the elven nation to choose between our nations, because any quarrel us humans might have should not extend to the other races," he replied, "I fear such a proposal would not only damage our relations with your kind, it might also damage the unity amongst your own people, if such a thing is possible; the Orcs however are a threat to us both.. surely you have noticed the increase of these brutes as of late, and their renewed desire for strife? we've had numerous raids into our country already, and they grow ever stronger. Even though we can still deal with them, it would be best to deal with this...problem, before it's too late."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>30-12-2006, 20:00:09</strong>
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				Nilan wavered, seeming on the verge of walking out, but after shuffling his feet for a moment, he stayed.&nbsp; Ellevandra noted his movement; it seemed that the vote on whether to accept the human's proposal would be extremely close.&nbsp; She wondered which side would help her most.<br><br>The meeting paused for a moment as the Council digested the human's proposal.&nbsp; It was clear that it was going to be necessary to discuss the possibility of an alliance without the human ambassador present.&nbsp; After a moment, Lallevena finally spoke, "Very well.&nbsp; But I have been...impolite; you have travelled far and I have made you stand before us for too long.&nbsp; We shall adjourn for now and meet again once you have rested."<br><br>The councillors nodded their silent assent, each turning to leave the hall, when Lallevena suddenly offered a final surprise.&nbsp; "Ellevandra," she began "...will lead you and your assistant to quarters you will find suitable, I trust, till next we meet."<br><br>Ellevandra froze; hosting the guests should have fallen to someone more in favor of their proposal; she herself was neutral on the subject.&nbsp; Still, there was nothing to be said in objection with the human standing right there.&nbsp; The other councillors slipped out of the hall, leaving her there with the two humans.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>02-01-2007, 07:29:13</strong>
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				Richard felt a bit troubled when the council gathered seemed to dissolve.. whatever was going to be discussed next would probably be without him for a while, without the possibility to add his view on things, his nation's view. On the other hand, he felt some relief too... he was indeed a bit worn out, and he doubted he would perform at his best; the fact that some council members were hesitating or had already left even was probably proof of that.<br><br>And now they were alone with the elven beauty he had already noticed earlier. It made him a bit nervous.. but still, he did not feel too bothered. "It seems your brethern have much to talk about," he finally said, trying to make conversation, "Lady.. Ellevandra, was it?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>03-01-2007, 05:28:08</strong>
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				Ellevandra was puzzled by the Council thrusting the human visitors onto her.&nbsp; She wondered if it was some form of slight; had Lallevena noticed the odd looks the ambassador had been shooting her? <br><br>Still, there was nothing to do but make the best of it.&nbsp; She meet the human's gaze evenly.<br><br>"I am Ellevendra," she stated coolly.&nbsp; They had not been formally introduced after all.&nbsp; Still, she thought it would be impolite to belabour the obvious fact that her kinsmen indeed had much to discuss.&nbsp; "Come," she said simply.<br><br>Ellevandra turned and swept out of the Hall, the hem of her robe swishing around her ankles as she led her two guests out of the hall and back into the Citadel.&nbsp; The scarlet embroidery on her midnight blue robe followed the curves of her body, seeming to float against her like wings with every step.<br><br>She led the humans towards a small home that had been prepared for just such occassions, a wooden door carved into the trunk of a massive tree, comforting and familiar.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>03-01-2007, 07:57:33</strong>
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				"It certainly looks comfortable enough," Borion remarked, speaking for the first time since their arrival.<br><br>"I agree," Richard added, "Thank you for bringing us here, Lady Ellevendra."<br><br>"I will join you here again later," Borion said, "There are some things I need to arrange first; making sure the horses are all right, checking up on our men, buying some supplies.. if you'll excuse me?"<br><br>"By all means," Richard replied, "That is.. if the lady doesn't mind my friend and advisor wandering about the elven citadel?"
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				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>04-01-2007, 04:06:56</strong>
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				Ellevandra hesistated for a moment; the idea of a human wandering randomly throughout the citadel was a bit mindboggling to her.&nbsp; Still, she didn't think there was any immediate harm in it.&nbsp; <br><br>"Your men have already been escorted to similar places of rest," Ellevandra informed the ambassador, "And as our guests, we will provide you sufficient food for your stay here; I think you will find few places to engage in trade here."<br><br>That was the plain truth; Elves, for the most part, lacked the human interest in commerce and Ellevandra had never heard of an elven merchant.&nbsp; Material things were transient to the long lived members of her race.&nbsp; "However, if you wish to explore, you may do so," she finished.<br><br>The ambassador's assistant seemed to take this as a dismissal and wandered off.&nbsp; Ellevandra turned to face the human ambassador, now alone.&nbsp; She wasn't entirely sure what to say next; the decorum involved in hosting an ambassador wasn't known to her.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>04-01-2007, 08:49:59</strong>
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				They were alone. And Richard hesitated, not sure what to say or do next. He liked this woman, and had been spying on her beauty every time she wasn't looking at him, and now he'd caught her eyes.. there was so much he wanted to do, and say, compliment her beauty, ask her if she was married, or if elves even dated.. instead, he started about the one issue he wanted to avoid: "So.. how do you think the council will decide..?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>06-01-2007, 20:21:57</strong>
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				Ellevandra made eye contact with the human ambassador, for a moment staring at each other.&nbsp; She thought he might be as at a loss for words as she was.&nbsp; It occured to her that the ambassador had likely never met an elf before; indeed, short lived as humans were, he might have no knowledge of the elves beyond stories handed down from his grandsire.<br><br>That made her feel a bit of sympathy for him.<br><br>After a moment, she decided to answer his question honestly.&nbsp; "The Council makes no decisions with undue haste:&nbsp; We will discuss your proposal and do what is best for our people," she replied, cool but not unkind.&nbsp; With a small shrug, she began to turn slightly, her robe fluttering, about to take her leave.<br><br>After a moment, she paused, turning back to look over her shoulder at the ambassador.&nbsp; "Do you need anything else?"
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>07-01-2007, 17:28:19</strong>
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				Richard hesitated for a moment before answering. This time he would not start about silly politics or diplomatic relationships and the likes again.. he'd try. "I..." he began hesitantly, "I'd like some company.. at least a while longer. That is, if you don't mind..?"
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				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>08-01-2007, 00:57:11</strong>
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				Ellevandra was about to turn and leave, when the human ambassador rather hesitantly requested that she stay a few moments longer.&nbsp; She paused, turning curiously.&nbsp; After that pause, she made a small motion of her elbows, the elven equivalent to a shrug.<br><br>"I have some moments to spare," she said, turning slightly to turn back to the ambassador. <br><br>They stared at each other curiously for a moment, then Ellevandra decided to voice her internal question from a moment before.&nbsp; "You have never been amongst the People before, have you?" she asked him.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>08-01-2007, 08:20:53</strong>
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				"I've seen your kind before, and studied them back home as part of this asignment," Richard admitted, "But you are right, this is my first real experience amongst your people, I have to confess it is only partially what I expected. Some of your kind seem to be stubborn, or too cautious.." he hesitated, then continued, staring at her face again, "But then again, most of you are also very patient.. and beautiful."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 18:26:35</strong>
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				Ellevandra was intrigued by his admission that he was off his guard amongst the People.&nbsp; It seemed genuine, though not what she'd expect from a polished ambassador.&nbsp; She wondered if he was trying to lull her off guard, though he didn't seem to be that manipulative.<br><br>After a moment's pause, Ellevandra finally decided to accept his compliment at face value.&nbsp; She gave a small toss of her head, dark locks spilling down her slender back as she gave him a small smile.&nbsp; "Thank you," she murmured with a small nod of her head.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 23:22:55</strong>
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				Richard did not like the short silence that followed; he wondered if he had offended her perhaps, since what he'd learnt was a lot about elven customs, traditions and history, but not about every day things like giving compliments. he was relieved when she did not seem offended. "You're welcome," he replied.<br><br>After a short moment he continued. "I worried I was out of place," he admitted, "That I could've ruined this whole mission with just a simple compliment; it feels good to have some quiet time after a long journey and meeting the council." 
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				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>11-01-2007, 04:48:22</strong>
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				"Out of place?" Ellevandra repeated, wondering.&nbsp; Her own grasp of the human language was learned by rote and she didn't entirely understand the metaphor.&nbsp; Was he worried that his presence in the elven lands, while obviously out of place, would meet some reprisal?&nbsp; She shrugged her slender shoulders, then adjusted her robe, dismissing the entire issue.&nbsp; "The People's love of poetry gives us a grasp of compliments and flattery," she said finally, the only response that came to mind.<br><br>"You will have time to recover," she decided to say.&nbsp; "We are not hasty; you shall have quiet and solitude to center yourself if you wish."&nbsp; <br><br>That, Ellevandra understood.&nbsp; Her own People were contemplative, prefering meditative solitude as often as not.&nbsp; However, as a Councillor, Ellevandra had to determine a course that would be best for the community as a whole rather than indulging in her own preference for harmony.&nbsp; She decided that the best way to do that was by learning more of the human nation's goals... before the other councillors did.<br><br>"However, if your education on our people has extended to learning to play aan'ji, perhaps you could join me in a game later?" Ellevandra asked the ambassador.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>11-01-2007, 08:14:30</strong>
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				"that might be an interesting idea," Richard replied, "I've read about it, know the basic principles, but I've never had a chance to actually play it... it would be an interesting thing to do.."<br>He hesitated for a moment, then realised he had been staring at her body, and quickly adjusted his gaze to meet her eyes. "Tell me a little more about you, Ellevandra..what do you do here? Do you like it here? What do you think about humans..?"
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				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>13-01-2007, 01:43:39</strong>
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				Ellevandra noticed his eyes travelling lower, traversing the folds of her robe and focusing on her curves.&nbsp; She gave a toss of her head, midnight tresses fanning out and then tilted her chin slightly, midnight blue eyes imperious.<br><br>"I am a Councillor amongst my people," Ellevandra replied evenly.&nbsp; "And as for what I think of <em>your</em> people, you are the first human I have met in some time."<br><br>"Meet me in the eastern grove at dusk," Ellevandra said, centering herself to calmness.&nbsp; "We will dine and play.&nbsp; We shall discuss more then."<br><br>With that, Ellevandra turned and padded away, hips moving with a sinous grace as she covered the soft grasses of the Citadel on her way back to her own residence.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>13-01-2007, 07:56:51</strong>
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				Richard spent his time resting, for the journey had certainly worn him out, and time seemed to pass rather quickly. He did manage to get some sleep, resting his body, and when he woke up, the sun was already beginning to set, and his comrade Borion had already returned. He explained he was getting some fresh air himself, then left Borion alone, who assured him he too would get some rest.<br><br>While he was walking he gave his situation some thought; it would be difficult to convince the elves, he knew, he had already seen their stubborness when he first arrived, some of them already leaving without even hearing him out completely. He had been given the instructions to make this treaty work whatever means. "If you have to fuck the elven queen to do this, then do it," the king's advisor had said, and when he'd first met Lallevena in the Hall, those words crossed his mind again, and he already saw himself in her chambers, on top of her in an act of deep passion.<br>As he walked, that image again crossed his mind, except instead of the queen, he was now with an entirely different elven beauty. He sighed, trying to dismiss the image and focus on other things. Finally, he arrived at the grove, looking about to see if Ellevandra was already there.
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				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>15-01-2007, 00:18:57</strong>
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				Ellevandra returned to her domicile and was surprised to find two notes waiting for her from the other councillors.&nbsp; Elvenkind rarely moved so quickly.&nbsp; She knew that this topic would be heated as the two sides of the arguement struggled to be heard.<br><br>As she looked over the notes and considered the meeting, it occured to Ellevandra that she might well be the deciding vote; the youngest of the seven, she was the least vested in either side of the debate.&nbsp; She could change her opinion to either side at will.<br><br>With that thought in mind, Ellevandra changed out of her formal robes and picked out something more casual to wear.&nbsp; Once she had finished dressing, she gathered a simple meal, a salad of both fruits and vegetables and a decanter of clear tasting wine.&nbsp; She then left and headed for the nearby eastern grove.<br><br>She took a seat at the aan'ji board, looking over the multi-tiered platform and contemplating the strategy she would use in placing her crystal spires to gain control of the game board.<br><br>Shortly after, she heard the heavy trod of boots.&nbsp; She rose to greet her human guest, smoothing her close fitted green trousers as she did so.&nbsp; Her sleeveless pale green shirt fit thinly around her torso, ending just above her navel. <br><br>"Greetings, ambassador," she called out, cordially to the approaching human.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>15-01-2007, 00:27:27</strong>
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				"Good evening, Lady Ellevandra," he said, approaching her and offering a polite nod, making sure he had a good look at her as he approached, "You're certainly a lovely sight this evening."<br>His eyes wandered to the aan'ji board. "Ah," he spoke, "And there we are. I do hope you will not be too gentle with me, even though I've told you it's my first time. I'm sure this will be an interesting learning experience. Shall we?"
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				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 06:21:40</strong>
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				Ellevandra nodded in reply, then gracefully folded herself to her own seat, leaning back slightly as she smiled at the human.&nbsp; "Lady isn't a title we use," she murmured.&nbsp; "Ellevandra will do." <br><br>She touched one of the crystal spires that would be her pieces on the five tiered game board, plucking it and setting it down on her own home row.&nbsp; Each tier of the board had fewer and fewer squares, till the top tier had but one.&nbsp; The object of the game was to build a structure that ended with one placing a piece on the top;&nbsp; though between skilled players, the game could last for hours and attain much subtlety.&nbsp; <br><br>"You know," Ellevandra said, watching the ambassador touch his own crystal pieces and plan his first move.&nbsp; "Amongst the people, aan'ji is said to give a great deal of insight into the player's character and his grasp of strategy."<br><br>She plucked her next piece, placing the shining crystal spire out a square further from her home row, a standard gambit that could lead to achieving the next tier... or forming an assault to break her opponent's support structures.&nbsp; She flashed a slow, wicked smile to the ambassador.&nbsp; "Your move," she murmured.
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				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 07:19:15</strong>
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				He watched Ellevandra making her next move, and realized she probably wouldn't be going easy on her, meeting her smile with a poorly hidden nervous glance of his own. "I'd wager you are a skilled player," he said, while considering his next move, "But that's okay; I like someone with experience."<br>He contemplated his options a while longer, and his face lit up when he saw possibilities. Reaching out, he placed one of the crystal spires on a square that offered possibilities. He thought he'd succesfully dealt with her move without going on the offensive just yet, but only after making his move he realised he'd overlooked a few things.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>19-01-2007, 04:37:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra raised her eyebrow as she moved her next spire into place, expanding her position on the game board.&nbsp; It seemed to her that his last few comments could be taken in at least two ways.&nbsp; She didn't think that was entirely her own inexperience with the human language.<br><br>After placing her piece, she replied calmly, "Aan'ji isn't about the skill of the players, but their intent.&nbsp; It's the act of playing that truly gives one the measure of ones opponents, wouldn't you say?"<br><br>She gave him a cool smile as he placed his next piece and she responded by placing another crystal spire.&nbsp; She had enough pieces to ascend to the next tier of the game board by now, but she placed her piece forward on the first tier, as if she was planning on winning by attacking his positions rather than attempting to capture the top tier.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>22-01-2007, 09:29:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard frowned when Ellevandra made her next move. At first he did not see the logic in her action, she had a perfect advantage on reaching the tier, but she seemed to choose a different tactic instead. Then he realised what she was planning, and almost at the same time noticed a rather agressive move to counter her attack. <br><br>"I think I am beginning to understand what you mean," he replied as he moved his next piece, "Aan'ji really is unlike any other game I've played before. Challeging." - he was beginning to get more involved in the game, less distracted by the beautiful appearance opposing him, focusing on the game instead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>24-01-2007, 18:15:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra smiled slowly as his counter move evolved, running through a number of potential counters in her head, then selecting one and placing her next crystal spire into a slightly defensive position to arrest his possible counter attack.<br><br>"That is the beauty of the game; games can go on for days as the players move through feints with in feints.&nbsp; The art of it appeals to ... our kind," Ellevandra murmured, running her finger tips along the side edge of the board, trailing her hand back towards her own home row.<br><br>As she watched him study the board, she plucked one of the sliced fruits from the salad, letting it drift over her lips as she enjoy the sweet scent of it, before popping it into her mouth.&nbsp; She then picked up the decanter of wine, pouring herself a glass and taking a small sip.<br><br>"I am curious, ambassador," Ellevandra said, seemingly idly as she watched him make his move.&nbsp; "Have you ever faced an orc before?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>25-01-2007, 11:27:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He tried to focus on the game they were playing after she'd made her move, yet at the same time he realise he was distracted, watching her lips as she patiently tasted the fruit from the corner of his eye. When she finished and reached for the wine, he snapped back to attention, focusing again on the board and making his next move.<br><br>"Before I became an ambassador I used to be an officer in one of our outposts, so I've had frequent skirmishes with the orcs before," he replied to a question, "Savage perhaps, but fierce and cunning fighters. I hope you'll never have to face one."<br>He poured himself some wine as well, taking a sip as he glanced back at her. "It was after one of their raids that we came in contact with a small elven group which had also been attacked by those same orcs; we helped them out, and as the only one with some knowledge of the elven language, I served as their contact; after the royal court got word of that, I was pushed forward as a potential ambassador for the elves, and educated as such. It's funny how things can go sometimes, don't you think?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>26-01-2007, 05:05:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra listened curiously as he explained his own contacts with orckind.&nbsp; She'd encountered orcs before herself, though she hadn't deigned to fight them.&nbsp; Her talents didn't run towards brawling.&nbsp; On the other hand, that he'd acquitted himself well against the orcs and helped the People sat well with her, though his apparent respect for the orcs martial prowess was disturbing.<br><br>"Funny?" Ellevandra said politely, brushing the dark locks of her hair back from her face as she peered at him over the rim of her crystal goblet.&nbsp; "Perhaps.&nbsp; Humour is cultural though.&nbsp; I might not have a full understanding of the joke," she demurred.<br><br>As she spoke, she placed another crystal spire.&nbsp; Her spire was placed forward, in a position that seemed inviting.&nbsp; She wondered if he'd answer her gambit or choose another route.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>26-01-2007, 10:02:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, it's an odd kind of comedy, I suppose," he said, "Not really a joke, but rather a chain of events so odd it could almost be a joke.. -although my appointment here is anything but that.."<br><br>He paused, evaluating the move she made. Perhaps a more experienced Aan'ji player would've seen her intent, but Richard did not..or perhaps he had, and already had a counter-move ready; silently, he pushed forward, accepting her invitation. "So what do you think of us humans," he finally asked, "Of me..?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>28-01-2007, 21:35:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra tossed her head, her thick dark locks fanning out down her back as she did.&nbsp; "The elven view of the flow of events and fate is different, I think," she murmured as she placed her next crystal spire on the board.<br><br>She was beginning the envelopment of one of his spires, which would turn it to her control and expand her command of the first tier of the game board.<br><br>She gave a wicked smile as she raised her glass to her lips once more, sipping her wines.&nbsp; "I respect certain things about human kind.&nbsp; I admire your ambition and your energy.&nbsp; But I think that often you can be reckless."<br><br>"Do you disagree?" she asked playfully, setting her goblet on the table and running a fingertip along the crystal rim idly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>29-01-2007, 09:12:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He knew what she was plotting, but he lacked the tactical insight of the game to counter her move effectively and attempt to make a capture himself; all he could do was delay the inevitable and hope for an opening as he made his move.<br><br>"Oh, I agree," he replied as he let go of the crystal spire, and fixated his eyes on her body again, "We often are reckless.. but without some risk, there is no advancement.. - have you never taken a risk, done something you might regret later without thinking too much about it at the time..?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>04-02-2007, 01:46:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With a chuckle, she continued placing her spires, enfolding his position as she advanced across the board, building a strong base to work from.<br><br>"Oh, by the standards of some of the People I am young and half feral," Ellevandra commented in reply, noting his gaze on her lithe form.&nbsp; She gave him a wicked smile.&nbsp; "But even I prefer... calculated risks."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>04-02-2007, 09:14:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grinned, and tried to stay focused on the game, but found himself paying more attention to their conversation and her, though still managed to make a fairly calculated move; a defensive one, trying an attack now would've surely cost him the game. "Well, blessed be the passion of youth," he said, "Even if they're calculated risks.. -so do you always plan first before getting into something?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>06-02-2007, 04:56:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra raised her chin, staring across the board at him with half hooded eyes, bright and challenging.&nbsp; Then she gave him a wicked smile.&nbsp; "Not always.&nbsp; But often," she murmured as she ran her fingers over one of her crystal pieces.<br><br>She smiled mischeviously as she lifted her piece and placed it up on the second tier of the board, directly over a block of her base pieces on the first level of the game board.&nbsp; Thus, she prepared to attack the top of the board, having already but the ambassador back on the defensive.<br><br>"Is the salad not to your liking?" she inquired, nodding towards the fruit salad that she'd prepared.&nbsp; "I'm unfamiliar with what your people prefer to eat."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>06-02-2007, 09:38:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard wasn't much of a fan for fruit, so he'd more or less ignored the salad, he realised, without really looking closely what was on it. Now that she pointed it out to him, he noticed pieces of apple on there as well, fortunately something he liked. "Oh my apologies," he said, taking a piece and tasting it, "I was a bit absorbed by other things, I forgot about it." then added: "I'm not much of a salad person anyway, I usually prefer a nice, warm piece of meat.. how about you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>09-02-2007, 20:26:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra raised an eyebrow and smiled with a small shrug.&nbsp; "We eat some varieties of game meat; venison, rabbit.&nbsp; But most often we prefer fruits and vegetables."<br><br>"Are you preoccupied?" Ellevandra continued curiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>10-02-2007, 08:00:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh no, eh, not really," he said a bit too hastily, scouting the board again, realising it was his turn to make the next move. And he did, seeing an opening, and opening a new offensive. A bold move, he thought, though in reality it was a rather rash -perhaps even stupid- one. "I was just a bit preoccupied with you..eh, what you were saying.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>10-02-2007, 19:26:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra touched a curl of her raven dark hair, twining it around her finger as she ostensibly studied the board.&nbsp; After a moment, she murmured, "Yes, you must have much on your mind."<br><br>Richard had made an aggressive move towards her own position, going on the attack.&nbsp; She could attempt to continue her own offensive, pressing towards the top.&nbsp; That could turn the game into a race.&nbsp; Or she could attempt to curtail his moves, but that might mean surrendering the initiative in their game.<br><br>After a moment, Ellevandra nodded, placing another piece on the second tier, expanding her base there.&nbsp; She would attempt the offense, taking the risk.<br><br>Finally, she lifted her face to her human opponent.&nbsp; "Tell me, Richard, what does your human court have planned for its opponents?" she inquired mildly, as if it was of no importance.&nbsp; She hoped to draw out the humans' true intentions from their ambassador while he was preoccupied with the game... and herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 09:50:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard's expression remained calm though resolute. "If somebody invades our lands, we drive them back," he spoke simply, "It's unfortunate though, that the Orcs are fierce fighters, and don't back down without a fight. We don't have much prisoners, as a result."<br><br>He had already made his move as he was speaking, seeing her attack and countering by intercepting one of her pieces. "You don't strike me much as a politician or a warrior yourself," he said, "What exactly is your role in all of this?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>13-02-2007, 05:08:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With a touch of her head, Ellevandra spilled her raven hair along one of her arms.&nbsp; Then she smiled at Richard, much like a cat smiling at mouse.&nbsp; "We appreciate more than swordskill.&nbsp; Some of the councillors are warriors; I am accounted by some to be knowledgable in many things."<br><br>Ellevandra didn't bother to add that she was more ambitious than most of the others, which had also played its role in propelling her to her current position.&nbsp; Not to mention that she wasn't entirely unskilled as a politician either.<br><br>Her fingers moved another piece, placing it on the board.&nbsp; His playing style revealed a resolute nature; stubborn, but also defensive and carefully measured.&nbsp; She wondered if that would be reflected in her dealings with his people.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>13-02-2007, 10:21:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You are a skilled player," he admitted, already realising where this game was going. She was following a logic in her moves, defensive, yet calculating.. and he hoped that tactic would not be prepared for an agressive move from his side. His next move was unexpected, and a veteran -or even a beginning- player never would've made it, but he knew the risk; either he'd catch her completely off guard, giving him a chance to even the odds again, or..this would be the beginning of the end.<br><br>"And you would be a skilled politician too," he added, gazing directly at her while she evaluated his move, "Cunning, planning, and beautiful enough to distract your opponents."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 04:46:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra blinked as Richard abruptly moved one of his pieces into an attack position.&nbsp; She hadn't expected that move; elven players rarely shifted their styles in mid game.&nbsp; She paused, studying the board intently for a moment.&nbsp; She barely heard his comment; it could conceivably be either a compliment or an insult.<br><br>Finally, she let her fingers drift down to place one of her pieces, defensively.&nbsp; She was relatively sure that her board position was strong enough to allow her the victory in the long game... but she wasn't pleased to be surrending the initiative to a human.<br><br>"Am I distracting you?" Ellevandra murmured softly, leaning forward slightly towards the board.&nbsp; A subtle arch of her supple back pressed her breasts forward beneath the thin green shirt she wore.&nbsp; "Beauty is cultural, is it not?&nbsp; I thought humans looked for different things."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 07:25:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard watched her made her next move with interest; she was hesitating, which was probably a good thing - doing the unexpected was sure to keep her on her toes, or so he hoped; if she was skilled enough she would probably adapt quickly. He probably should've pressed his offense, that's what she would've expected, but instead he made a defensive move; hopefully it would confuse her even more.<br><br>In reality, it was him who was getting distracted, especially when she shifted position, offering him quite a lovely view. "A little distraction, but a welcome one," he said, then hesitantly added, "Different things..?"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 20:25:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra pursed her lips slightly as he continued to make erratic moves.&nbsp; She decided after a moment's thought to simple continue her own plans.&nbsp; She wasn't even really sure there was a strategy underlying his moves for her to counter.<br><br>After placing her piece on the second tier, she was strongly position to ascend to the top board and win the game through dominant board position.<br><br>Smiling wickedly, rested her elbows on the table, folding her hands together parallel to her slender shoulders.&nbsp; She leaned down slightly to rest her chin on the backs of her hands.&nbsp; "Humans are shapely differently, are they not?" she inquired playfully.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>15-02-2007, 06:19:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He bit his lip lightly when she made her move, realising she was no longer falling for his change in tactic, if it could be called as much. He looked for a way to gained the upper hand again, but could find none, and realised her gazing beautiful eyes were still distracting him.<br><br>"Shaped differently?" he repeated, feigning ignorance even though he knew perfectly well what she meant, "What do you mean by that?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>21-02-2007, 21:26:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra toyed with her glass, then sipped her wine.&nbsp; "I have not been as close as this to many humans," she commented to Richard, looking him over curiously.&nbsp; "But it seems to me that you are broader and thicker than most elves."<br><br>Ellevandra smiled whimsically, taking his hand and turning it over, running her fingers along his palm.&nbsp; "Your hands are different as well," she stated, then held up her own hand, slender and finely boned.&nbsp; The skin didn't show the typical human creases and folds or prints.<br><br>After a moment, she released his hand, leaning back in her seat.&nbsp; "You are a strange creature, quite unfamiliar, Richard," she added, sipping her wine again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>21-02-2007, 23:43:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard tried to restrain himself but when she talked about 'broader' and 'thicker' he couldn't help but to see a vision before his mind's eyes, of that cute mouth doing something entirely different altogether. It was enough to send his body into an early state of arousal. "Yes, I can imagine your surprise," he finally said, still focusing on her lips, "I know very few human women who are shaped as finely as the elven ladies are.. so I suppose we really are different, men as well; maybe it's to reflect our mour rough nature?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>25-02-2007, 21:22:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled slightly in return, arching an eyebrow quizzically.&nbsp; "Are you rough, ambassador?"&nbsp; Ellevandra teased him in a musical tone.<br><br>She could sense that the human ambassador was attracted to her.&nbsp; She wondered if there might be a way to turn that to her advantage.&nbsp; And the advantage of her people, of course.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>26-02-2007, 10:26:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard felt his cheeks warming a little, the indication of an upcoming light blush, but he did his best to cast it off, trying to keep his cool. "I've been known to do some unexpected and wild things, yes," he finally said, smiling at her, still entranced by her lovely face, "I suppose I can be very rough indeed.. - I hope that does not frighten you.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>27-02-2007, 05:00:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra raised an eyebrow curiously, cradling her now empty wine goblet just over her lap.&nbsp; "Should it?" she said smoothly, a touch challengingly, meeting Richard's gaze directly with her slightly tilted eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>27-02-2007, 06:37:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard remained silent, caught off guard for a moment; part of him hesitated, not wanting to risk anything for this mission, but a larger part of him wanted something more than that; leaning forward and over the table, he came closer to that pretty face of hers. "I hope not," he spoke in a softer tone, "i suppose you'd your dealing with rough things yourself.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>04-03-2007, 19:09:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra raised an slender eyebrow and leaned back slightly in her chair.&nbsp; The ambassador seemed to be changing his own strategy.&nbsp; With a low chuckle, Ellevandra tossed her head, her dark hair swaying as she met Richard's gaze.&nbsp; "Perhaps not in the way you mean," Ellevandra replied lightly, a small smile flashing across her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>05-03-2007, 06:24:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For a moment, Richard hesitated. He was close to her, closer than he'd been before, and only now realised how nice she smelled. "Perhaps," he replied, still hesitant, moving back a little again, "I can be rough indeed; but I do my best to behave in front of elven beauty."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>11-03-2007, 21:50:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With a small smile, Ellevandra leaned back in her seat.&nbsp; "Is that all it takes to make you behave?" she murmured, raising an eyebrow wickedly.&nbsp; Then she gave a small shrug, her smallish breasts raising and falling beneath her clothes as she shifted.<br><br>"I shall have to bear that in mind," she teased the ambassador, her voice silky and suggestive.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 10:14:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard's smile widened a little, not bothering to keep his eyes away from her breasts; at least for a moment. "All for the sake of diplomacy of course," he replied, "After all, even the slightest miscommunication could mean the difference between al alliance.." -his eyes drifted briefly to between her legs, then locked eyes with hers again, "..or invasion; don't you agree?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>19-03-2007, 00:01:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra raised her eyebrows, then gave the human a cold smile, reading his mild threat.&nbsp; "One would be surprised how... difficult... we are to invade here, ambassador."<br><br>She set her goblet down on the edge of the gameboard, staring across at him evenly.&nbsp; "People who enter our places find them almost impossible to leave unless we allow it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>19-03-2007, 07:28:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I suppose that makes sense, get to know which tactics they prefer," Richard rerplied, meeting her gaze, "Sampling their technique, learning all about their positions.."<br><br>Again his eyes briefly wandered to her lips, though he corrected himself quickly. "It's a good tactic indeed, I could even imagine it involves opening up willingly to draw someone in... and study.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>31-03-2007, 19:55:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra was mildly confused by the ambassador's seemingly erratic shifts.&nbsp; He seemed to slalom from topic to topic with almost maddening rapidity; particularly given the elegant and graceful pace that her own People preferred.<br><br>She had always heard that humans were base and almost as animalistic as orcs.&nbsp; As she watched the human ambassador watch her, it suddenly occured to her that his gaze wandered to places of carnal interest.&nbsp; She wondered if this was something she could exploit for her own ends.<br><br>"Perhaps, ambassador," Ellevandra murmured in reply, flashing him a wicked smile as she pushed back her chair slightly.&nbsp; As she did, she let her slender legs drift apart slightly, the legs of her trousers whispering softly as she adjusted her position.&nbsp; She gave a small roll of her shoulders to emphasize her breasts as she settled her goblet on the table.&nbsp; "Our prefered positions are subtle and graceful.&nbsp; I understand humans prefer a more... direct approach?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>01-04-2007, 23:00:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He watched her as she sat back a little, still returning her smile; he knew enough about elven, that they favored logic and their background of nature, the earth and peace, but he knew nothing about their mating rituals, about sexuality amongst elves; granted, it was not something commonly discussed amongst ambassadors or at parties, and he did not know any half-elves either..though he was certain they existed.<br><br>Still, the way she looked and moved, it was almost as if she was using her femininity, seducing him; a feeling he could hardly ignore.. unless he was mistaken. He wanted to find out for certain, and see where this went. "I guess my theories about the subtleness of your race are correct then," he said softly, approaching her, "Though the tales of your agility are still just tales to me.. would you please stand up and grant me a better view?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>06-04-2007, 20:28:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra looked him over.&nbsp; Strange creature.&nbsp; "Our... <em>agility</em>?" Ellevandra asked with a touch of amusement.&nbsp; She wasn't sure if she'd understood him correctly, though she thought her grasp of the human tongue was strong enough.<br><br>After a moment, she shrugged her slender shoulders, deciding that there was no harm in humouring him.<br><br>Ellevandra pushed back her chair slightly and sprang lightly to her feet.&nbsp; "We are... better balanced... than your people, I think," she replied.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>10-04-2007, 11:12:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard made few more attempts to hide that he liked her body, letting his eyes wander, admiring her slender legs and feminine curves. "You definetely look more balanced, and flexible," he said, "But that's from a normal standing position of course; who's to say that balance remains when something disrupts it... a sudden tremor in the ground for example, or close contact with someone?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>13-04-2007, 03:26:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra looked him over with a level gaze, her expression carefully neutral.&nbsp; "Why ambassador," she said serenely.&nbsp; "Whatever do you mean?"<br><br>She gave him a small, slightly amused smile, showing that she read into his statements his true intent.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>13-04-2007, 11:26:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He hesitated, wondering for a brief moment if she was really naive, and not aware of his intentions.. then saw through it when she smiled. "Well, like I said, unexpected things can always happen," he said, edging closer towards her, "An enemy might assault you on the battlefield, or.. in other circumstances, unexpected different things might occur..."<br>His face was inches away from hers now, staring into her eyes, his lips close to hers so that he could feel her breath, as she could feel his. "For example.. you could find an ambassador of a foreign nation suddenly trying to kiss you.." he whispered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>02-05-2007, 22:44:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra paused for a moment, briefly wondering if she should allow this strange human to press his lips to hers.&nbsp; She could have dodged him or demurred.&nbsp; After a moment though, she decided it might be amusing, or at least interesting, to go along with him for the nonce.<br><br>She tilted her head back slightly, parting her soft lips a touch as he leaned forward, pressing his own lips to hers.&nbsp; Ellevandra gave a lightly huff.&nbsp; His mouth tasted odd, like meat rather than fruit, and she could feel the roughness of the skin of his cheeks and jaw.<br><br>Still, it wasn't wholly unpleasant.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>02-05-2007, 23:51:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Though he had hoped for it, he hadn't expected her to actually give in, and the warm touch of her lips surprised him somewhat, making the kiss less than it should have been. It lasted for brief moments only before he drew back a little, though not for long. "That's exactly what I meant.." he whispered, then moved forward again, again pressing his lips to hers, gently suckling her bottom lip this time as his hunger for more grew.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>14-05-2007, 01:17:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gave a small lean back as he emboldened pressed forward, emboldened by their previous kiss.&nbsp; Ellevandra tilted her head back slightly, but he pushed his lips against hers for a second time.&nbsp; This time, he caught her lower lip between his own and attacked it hungrily.&nbsp; His breath was as odd as his taste.<br><br>When elves kissed, they prefered to keep a comfortable distance apart.&nbsp; An elf would have read her leaning back as a polite refusal and broken off the contact.&nbsp; However, the human ambassador seemed to have different customs, or perhaps he was responding to some deeper primal urge.&nbsp; He stepped even closer to her, folding his arms around her and crushing her body against his.<br><br>Her breasts pressed against his chest as he closed with her, swaying between them.&nbsp; She could feel his groin pressing against her thigh as they kissed, his hands sliding to cup the small of her back and her shoulder blades, as if he wanted to lean her further back.&nbsp; His hands felt foreign -- elven men tended to have long fingers and small palms.&nbsp; His hands felt broad and thick, his fingers almost unpleasantly strong as they navigated along the length of her supple spine.<br><br>His closeness made her feel almost giddy, light headed, as if he was stealing the breath from her, or perhaps as if there wasn't enough oxygen in the small space between them for them both.&nbsp; Ellevandra gave a small "Mmmpph" of protest as she found the ambassador laying her back in his arms.&nbsp; She bent gracefully, like a willow tree, until she was nearly horizontal.&nbsp; Her breasts thrust upwards against his chest, brushing firmly against him.<br><br>She gave an experimental wriggle of her hips, testing to see if she could spring free of his grasp.&nbsp; In response, his hand slid down, cupping the firm, round globes of her behind.&nbsp; His hand, with their wide palms and thick fingers, seemed intent on squeezing her bottom till she yelped.&nbsp; She wasn't sure if he intended to keep her enfolded, or if he was trying to support her, or perhaps something else...&nbsp; but as she wriggled her hips, she could feel a certain reflexive pressure from his groin as her own loins rubbed against his.<br><br>His other hand tangled in her thick, raven dark hair, giving a small tug as if to tilt her back further and his mouth pressed loud slurping kisses along the slenderness of her swan's neck.&nbsp; Ellevandra shuddered slightly as his tongue flicked across her neck.<br><br>Ellevandra was surprised to find his touch, though firmer than she was used to, fairly pleasant.&nbsp; So she laid back docilely and permitted him to grope and fondle her, exploring his touch as he explored touching her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>15-05-2007, 09:53:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As their passionate embrace continued, and Richard felt no signs of rejection or protest, he gradually grew bolder, exploring more of her body as they went on, adding additional passion to their kisses. Eventually his lips left hers to travel down her neck, his hands divided between her back and her lovely long hair.<br><br>Seeing no reason to stop, he continued, going even further. "Let me show you humans can be gentle too.." he whispered, before pressing his lips lightly to hers again, the hand that had been on her back moving up to stroke her arms, carressing her. Then he moved on, placing it on her chest, gently massaging her left breast.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>16-05-2007, 04:34:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra gave another squirm as his hand travelled around to cup her smallish breasts.&nbsp; With an annoyed sound, Ellevandra gave a quick twist of her body, pulling out of his grasp and straightening up.&nbsp; Her hands were on his chest and she pushed him back to arms length.<br><br>"I don't think that this is... ambassadorial," Ellevandra commented cuttingly as she took a step back from him.&nbsp; "Perhaps we should both retire for the night.&nbsp; I suspect you will want to be rested before meeting with Lallevena tomorrow." <br><br>She looked back at the game board.&nbsp; "Perhaps we shall complete our game some other time," she said.<br><br>With that, Ellevandra turned and stalked off, her round hips swaying beneath the waves of her raven dark hair as she left, disappearing in the familiar twists and turns of the forest citadel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>16-05-2007, 10:56:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard stood there, the silence his only companion. He stared at the game board, the game they'd played, and in his mind rewinded what had happened here tonight. It was less than he had hoped for, but much more than he had expected.. was she playing? manipulating him? Or was there more to it.. was she in as much doubt as he was?<br><br>Eventually he realised it was getting colder and started making his way back to his quarters to spend the night. It was going to be an important meeting tomorrow, after all. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>17-05-2007, 01:37:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra padded through the winding forest paths of the Citadel to her own home, rested under the boughs of one of the Great Trees.&nbsp; She doffed the clothes she'd worn to meet the ambassador, then slipped into bed, drifting off to sleep.<br><br>In the morning, she woke and stretched langourously, enjoying the laziness of the quiet morning.&nbsp; Rising from her bed, Ellevandra paused to enjoy the song of the birds from outside her window, then broke her fast with a light meal.<br><br>When she was done, Ellevandra slipped out of her house to walk to the river that the People had artfully incorporated into the design of their Citadel.&nbsp; A deer grazed calmly along the path.&nbsp; It looked up as Ellevandra drew close, but showed no alarm as she passed.<br><br>Ellevandra reached the river and dove into it, swimming towards the center of the river with even strokes.&nbsp; She was not the only one of the People awake and bathing, but each politely kept to their own concerns, none chosing to intrude on the others.<br><br>Suddenly, Ellevandra heard a bustle of commotion at the bushes near the banks of the river.&nbsp; Curious, she swam closer, clambering out of the river, water streaming down her long limbs.<br><br>It was one of the humans, Richard's assistant.&nbsp; His eyes were wide with alarm and... fear?<br><br>"Yes?" Ellevandra inquired sharply, her hands on her hips.<br><br>"Y-you're naked," the assistant replied in a stutter, seeming stunned.<br><br>"One is often naked when one bathes," Ellevandra replied serenely.&nbsp; "Do you humans not bathe?"<br><br>Of course, that would explain much, but Ellevandra chose not to pursue the topic.&nbsp; The assistant flushed, his eyes darting about wildly.&nbsp; Finally, he simply surrendered, turning and bolting off into the forest.&nbsp; <br><br>Ellevandra sighed.&nbsp; The human had disturbed her sense of peace for the morning.&nbsp; With a grumble, Ellevandra stalked away from the river, thinking about going to meditate for a bit.<br><br>Briefly, she wondered how the Ambassador's meeting with Lallevena was going.&nbsp; She wondered what Lallevena would tell the rest of the council regarding the human's proposal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>17-05-2007, 08:00:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Even though his sleep had been short and restless, Richard appeared to the eye rested enough. He'd been awake for the first part of the night, unable to sleep, thinking about what had happened, imagining what could have happened... -could it still happen? Or a fruitless dream? Was she manipulating him...or could he perhaps use her to strengthen his own position?<br><br>Eventually he had drifted into slumber and now he was back at the elven citadel again, alone this time, ready to meet the lady Lallevena yet again. As he approached the main hall, he idly wondered what his assistant was doing, but spent no greater attention to it; more important things were at hand for now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>18-05-2007, 02:05:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Lallevena welcomed the human ambassador to the Council Chambers once more.&nbsp; She offered him a formal nod and a cool smile.<br><br>"Greetings, Ambassador," she murmured to him.&nbsp; "Have you rested and eaten?&nbsp; Have you had a chance to explore our place here amongst the trees?&nbsp; What are you thoughts on what you have seen?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>18-05-2007, 07:23:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard nodded and returned her greetings politely. "Greetings, Lady Lallevena, it's good to see you again," he spoke, "And yes, I'm glad I had a chance to enjoy your hospitality - your people have seen to our every needs. And I must confess that even though we've been here for a while, the beauty and magnificence of this place is still overwhelming me. Everything here seems to be a little work of art," he finished, glancing directly into her eyes for a brief moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>19-05-2007, 00:18:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Lallevena waved her hand magnamiously.&nbsp; "That is our way," she said to the ambassador.&nbsp; "To bring art into our living and make our living an art."<br><br>After speaking, she gave the ambassador a predatory smile.&nbsp; "I have spoken with members of our council, but as of yet, there is no agreement about your most interesting proposal."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>23-05-2007, 10:31:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It is no easy decision to make," Richard replied in a cool tone, even though her smile unsettled him a bit, flashing her a political smile of his own, "Take your time, and evaluate it well; I'm sure that when my visit ends, we'll have come to something that will leave us both satisfied."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>25-05-2007, 19:42:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Lallevena nods her head, her eyes cool and grave as she studies the ambassador.&nbsp; It went without saying that the people would take their own time;&nbsp; Elvenkind didn't reach decisions hastily, particularly those that involve the preciptious human kingdoms that were their neighbours.<br><br>On the other hand, for a human to acknowledge that and show due patience was a welcome change.&nbsp; <br><br>With a small shrug, Lallevena says, "In the mean time, you may explore our citadel.&nbsp; There are groves in which to meditate, a river to bath yourself.&nbsp; Food and drink will be made available."<br><br>Then Lallevena rises, dismissing the human ambassador to go about his day.&nbsp; "We will speak again soon," she murmured, then turned and slipped out through her own exit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>29-05-2007, 10:52:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard smiled politely and bowed before she left, watching her depart; he had no idea of her true age, one could never tell with elves, but she too seemed a beauty of her own. Following her advice, he departed as well, leaving the formal rooms behind as he started wandering, his mind filled with not only politics, but thoughts about Ellevandra as well.<br><br>He pondered his options. He did not want to return to his quarters and wait for things to come; and even though he'd spent some amounts of time before evaluating himself and his past, meditating for hours wasn't really his thing; he didn't feel like another bath, and was already feeling a bit hungry, so he decided perhaps food was in order... -after a short walk to distract his mind and work up more of an apetite. And so he started walking through a more quiet area of the citadel, with no set destination in mind.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>13-06-2007, 23:57:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The forest seemed to radiate with the disruption the human visitors had caused.&nbsp; They were frowards and strange-minded and their lack of composure was almost palpable.<br><br>After the human ran off, Ellevandra stilled herself, drawing in a deep breath and walked towards a small grove in the forest where she could meditate.&nbsp; <br><br>Taking a seat on a moss covered rock, Ellevandra drew her legs up underneath her, focusing on the moment as she re-centered herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>15-06-2007, 10:25:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard had been wandering for some time, with enough on his mind yet no solutions found. It was then that he came across the grove where Ellevandra had retreated to, spotting her and immediately stopping, not wanting to disrupt her concentration with his session. Then again, chances were she already knew.<br><br>He stood there for a moment, staring, again admiring her elven beauty, recalling how close he'd been to her that night before, and realising he wanted to again, and more...- casting aside his doubts, he stepped forward, taking his chances. "Hi," he said softly, as if the sound of his voice would destroy the forest around him, "I was just passing by and noticed you..how are you..?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>23-06-2007, 20:04:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra had taken up a spot in the meditation grove.&nbsp; She sat on the stump of an ancient tree that had long sense been sundered in a lightning strike.&nbsp; Enough life remained in the roots and soil beneath that Ellevandra found the experience calming.<br><br>Suddenly, a voice disrupted her reverie.&nbsp; She recognized the human ambassador's voice, but she didn't immediately respond, her focus still on her own thoughts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 12:55:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No reply came, and he wondered if he had offended her. Then it dawned to him that she was probably lost in meditation, not uncommon to elves to meditate like that. He decided to keep his patience, not ask again until she was done, and waited. And yet he could not keep his eyes from her, taking the opportunity to admire her body again, her roundings, her full lips, her youthful appearance. He wanted her, he realised, and yet so much was holding him back. He stepped a bit closer, his eyes on her breasts, moving down between her legs, wanting a better look.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>07-07-2007, 00:38:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The droplets of water on her bare back had not yet tried off entirely.&nbsp; Lallevena must have ushered the ambassador out of the meeting with barely a word spoken.&nbsp; But then that was not entirely a surprise:&nbsp; Lallevena had no patience for waste and with the Council deadlocked, there was little to be done.<br><br>Ellevandra sat with her legs crossed beneath her, resting her hands in her lap, her eyes closed.&nbsp; She listened carefully, but she did not hear the sound of the human ambassador moving off.&nbsp; For a long moment, he seemed to stand in place, then a small rustle of grass as he moved slightly closer.<br><br>The People didn't in general intrude into one another's personal space and affairs.&nbsp; One of the elves would have never noted or commented on her appearance.&nbsp; But as the human ambassador moved slightly closer, Ellevandra could practically feel the weight of his stare, on her small, pert breasts, on the slenderness of her waist and the length of her legs.&nbsp; It made her aware of her nudity and vaguely uncomfortable in a way that the presence of one of her own kind never would have.<br><br>"Have you never seen a woman before?" she inquired in a soft voice, finally acknowledging his presence in the grove, though not yet opening her eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 00:43:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard froze in place as she spoke, completely shocked and surprised; it was a good thing she had her eyes closed, else she surely would've noticed the color of shame on his face. Had she seen him coming? but her eyes were closed..and she knew he'd been staring at well; how could see? Was this some kind of talent the elves possessed?<br>No, he realised, she had probably just heard him coming and deducted he was looking at her when approaching; she was only deducting the logical, that's it.<br><br>"My apologies," he said nevertheless, staring a moment longer before averting his gaze, "I did not expect to find you here.. in such unhindered beauty."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 05:21:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nimble as a cat, Ellevandra twists on soft mossy surface of the rock she's resting on.&nbsp; Pulling her slender legs closed, she curls them underneath her.&nbsp; With a toss of her head, she spills her raven hair down her shoulders to trace across her breasts like a midnight veil.&nbsp; <br><br>Resting on hand on the rock, she lounges out slightly, her other hand resting on her thigh as she turns her head to look over her shoulder at the human ambassador, now behind her.&nbsp; Her dark blue eyes are inquisitive and cool.<br><br>"You humans are odd.&nbsp; Is this perhaps better?" she inquired, referring to her now obscured form.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 06:14:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seeing the beautiful elven girl in her naked form had certainly had its effect on Richard, which is why he'd try to avoid her gaze and move behind her; still, he doubted she would've noticed it, but with the small distance now between them and her staring over her shoulder at, well, the right height, he doubted that somewhat. "I..didn't mind the previous setting either,"&nbsp; he spoke, blushing a bit.<br><br>Perhaps it was only his sense of duty and honor that held him back from taking her right then and there. "The elves do not make such a big deal of nudity as humans do, do they not..?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 01:23:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra made a small exhalation, tilting her head slightly.&nbsp; "Obviously not," she replied dryly.<br><br>She leaned forward slightly, her slender waist swaying as she turned to a slightly more oblique angle.&nbsp; Ellevandra tapped her fingertips on her thigh, seemingly at a loss for words.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 11:29:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You are a beautiful woman, I've said that before," he replied, now trying to obscue his erection a little better, not wanting to take any chances, "But you have to understand, us humans aren't as open as elves, and some might take offense, or worse, try to take advantage by seeing it as an invitation to force themselves upon you sexually."<br><br>'Which I almost did', he added quietly in his mind. And how he wanted to, a mental image going through his mind of Ellevandra under him, obviously enjoying their new form of communication. "Don't worry," he added, smiling,"I am not offended."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 06:09:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A fleeting smile brushed across Ellevandra's lips for the slightest moment, then disappeared.&nbsp; It wasn't that elves were necessarily more open with each other than humans were.&nbsp; If anything, the deep elven respect for each others privacy made them less open with each other.&nbsp; No elf would have commented on her nudity, for an elf would never want to intrude or seem to be passing judgement on another.&nbsp; It was the only way that the People could survive, forced to spent long centuries with each other in a careful balance of etiquette and polite distance.<br><br>"I am pleased that you are not offended," Ellevandra said rather drily.&nbsp; She thought it humorous, that the ambassador could take offense when none was intended.&nbsp; After all, he had approached her.&nbsp; "I shall have to be wary, lest one of your fellows attempts to... force himself on me sexually," she continued with a certain wry mischievousness.&nbsp; She wasn't entirely helpless, here in the heart of elven strength.&nbsp; And she had noted that the ambassador, who had assured her he wasn't offended, had certainly not said that he didn't view her nudity as an invitation.<br><br>With a toss of her head, Ellevandra spilled her raven hair down her back as she gracefully uncoiled, springing to her feet.&nbsp; She turned to face the ambassador, crossing her left arm across her breasts to conceal them, keeping her slender legs closed.&nbsp; "Your human courts must be dull affairs, I think."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 13:04:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard smiled at her last remark. Of course she'd hit the nail on the head, the castle back home was dull in a way, with its constant etiquette and rules, and everybody doing their best to restrain themselves and not stand out or get noticed, especially not by the wrong crowd. In that sense, the elven had reached a kind of openness that he could envy..if not for their somewhat crude way of dealing with foreigners and their proposals.<br><br>"Yes..and no," he replied, a tad disappointed that she decided to keep those lovely nipples hidden from view, "You're right in that human courts are too dull sometimes.. too many regulations, too much politics and people who love themselves talking. Boring, actually."<br><br>"However," he added with a naughty smile, "The real excitement lies hidden beyond all of that, hidden from view - not just politically, with people striking deals with whoever they might decide to like at the time, and others backstabbing each other.. but also more personally, with love affairs blossoming and dousing, forbidden loves, women trying to gain influence by sleeping with others... -a place ofsurprise, really." <br><br>His eyes met hers again, seeing if there was any sense of desire in them, any desire to explore. "do your people ever walk that road, of seduction and intrigue, Lady Ellevandra?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>31-07-2007, 01:08:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra raised one of her slender dark eyebrows at the comments about the human courts.&nbsp; "There are many ways to gain influence," Ellevandra said lightly, her dark blue eyes briefly reflecting a sense of mischief.<br><br>"Politics, universally, involves intrigue, I think," Ellevandra commented coolly.&nbsp; She chose not to comment on the obvious fact that politics seemed to universally involve seduction as well.<br><br>With that, Ellevandra turned and began to pad away.&nbsp; Her midnight hair swayed at her waist, just over the tops of her round buttocks, which bounced with her steps as she began to walk down the path.&nbsp; She didn't invite the ambassador to accompany her, but nor did she refuse his company.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>31-07-2007, 09:38:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He stared at her as she walked off, following her behind as it swayed, then quickly followed as well, not wanting to leave her beauty just yet. Of course he had no idea where she was going, and perhaps there would be some who would looked odd at the human ambassador trailing a naked elven woman, but none of those thoughts crossed his mind at that point.<br><br>"Influence is not easily gained," he said, continuing on their previous conversation, "Bribery and seduction don't always work, and sometimes tact is in order... for example I have no idea what it would take to please your queen and your people... -where are we going by the way..?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 06:07:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra paused in midstep, looking over her shoulder at the ambassador who trailed after her as she began to make her way out of the meditation grove.<br><br>"Bribery can only work in the short term," Ellevandra replied firmly.&nbsp; "Bribery may work but never permanently; the bribed party's greed will see to that."<br><br>"Our conversation would disturb the peace of the meditation grove, so I am choosing to move to a place more secluded," Ellevandra informed him serenely.&nbsp; Her tone made it clear that he could follow her or not, hinting that either would be acceptable to her.<br><br>She gave a small shrug, her rounded breasts raising and falling with the motion.&nbsp; "Tell me, ambassador.&nbsp; Do you feel obliged to pay your father's debts?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 12:21:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He followed her without questioning, her explanation sufficient, respecting the elven ways and the tranquility of the meditation grove. Still, her question had come as unexpected to him, halting him in his steps as he stared at her backside, his breath quickening a notch. "My father's debts..?" he repeated, "What do you mean?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>09-08-2007, 02:03:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra noted that his eyes wore on the firm curves of her behind, his expression rather flustered.&nbsp; "If your father had a debt, one you didn't know about, would you honor it?" Ellevandra repeated herself.&nbsp; "Or perhaps your grandfather?"<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>09-08-2007, 12:17:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He considered her words, still not answering, then realised it sounded like she was simply asking a hypothetic question, rather than informing about his past; that would make more sense of course, how could she possibly know about what his father had done in the last war?<br><br>"I..." he hesitated, then regained his composure, replying: "I would do nothing to bring shame to my family; and if it's up to me to honour such a debt, then so be it... but why do you ask such a question?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>18-08-2007, 04:10:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You asked what it would take to please Lallevena and the others of the council," Ellevandra replied serenely as if the answer should have been obvious.&nbsp; "You have for an alliance with our People, an alliance of convenience based on your current circumstances."<br><br>Ellevandra tossed her head, raven hair spilling down her back, exhaling slightly as she continued in a low, intense voice.&nbsp; "But, for your People, circumstances change ever so rapidly.&nbsp; In twenty years, your king will not be king.&nbsp; In fifty years, your prince too will have gone on."<br><br>"You might pay your father's debts, but your father's father?&nbsp; Or his father's father?&nbsp; Even in just a short century, all those who offer us alliance will be gone and those who follow them will scarcely remember."<br><br>"Is that not so?" Ellevandra inquired firmly, looking over her shoulder at the ambassador.&nbsp; "How can you offer us a surety that your offer of alliance will last even just a century?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 11:02:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I can't make such a promise," Richard replied, his attention drawn from her lovely presense, as he focused himself on politics again, which he was good at, "For all we know, it might last little over a week, but that's the way the world works - you can never know for sure about how things will turn out, or what you'll get; but if everybody would do something only if they were certain it would last forever, or if they knew exactly what would happen, then little would happen indeed, and change and improvement would be just as scarce."<br><br>"Sometimes it's neccesary to try something new or take a risk," he continued after a moment, then added a bit softer, "Like our kiss.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 23:37:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra's eyebrows furrowed, as if she found his words audacious and perhaps even a bit offensive.&nbsp; "Humans," she muttered to herself.&nbsp; "Do you not consider the long term effects of what might occur?&nbsp; A change may seem small, yet it triggers a change of course that can alter centuries.&nbsp; And your proposal isn't simply a minor change."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 15:12:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard smiled; her words rang true, he would admit to that, but they were only one side of course. "Likewise, not acting and not changing brings consequences as well," he retorted, "Not doing anything will also set a certain course, and its effect can be just as notable..and if the current situation isn't optimal to say the least, then who's to say taking action and making a change will worsen that? Do your leaders really not want to try something different simply because the current situation is familiar to them?"<br><br>Gazing at her, he added: "Do you..?"<br><br>Behind his mask of politics and discussion, he was still debating his own chances and whether to take a risk or not; and yet, despite her playful attitude, despite her kiss, he wondered if she was open enough to accept more than that. Maybe I should take a chance after all, he thought.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 02:54:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"In the Council, each of us have our own views," Ellevandra countered calmly.&nbsp; "Some of us are willing to consider your proposal.&nbsp; Others, not.&nbsp; Lallevena must ultimately mediate between us all.&nbsp; Her position is difficult."<br><br>"Of course, our way may be unfamiliar to you," Ellevandra said with a small shrug.&nbsp; "You are used to a country governed by the voice of a king alone, are you not?&nbsp; I imagine that your king seldom finds himself in the position that Lallevena is in now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 15:26:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Even his Majesty cannot do as he pleases," Richard replied, "Well, he can..but not without upsetting people he might need later - a game of politics, he too has to listen to those who agree with him and those who do not to make a fair decision for all. In a way, their positions are similar."<br><br>"Would you like to finish what we did yesterday?" he added after a short silence, leaving it in the middle whether he was referring to their game, or their kissing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>03-09-2007, 06:20:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra gave a small chuckle, faint enough that he'd be hard pressed to really notice it.&nbsp; "You wish to meet with me over an aan'ji board?" she inquired playfully.&nbsp; <br><br>She rolled her shoulders in a small elven shrug.&nbsp; "Aan'ji, I think, will be for later in the day.&nbsp; It is still early, we should not waste the day over a darkened game board."<br><br>Padding onwards up along a small incline in the path, Ellevandra stepped over a small log that leaned out across the road.&nbsp; Her pale, rounded buttocks swayed as she walked, bouncing softly beneath the dark veil of her hair that breezed across the small of her back.<br><br>"Tell me, what art do you find in the human court?" she asked as they reached a small clearing.&nbsp; She padded over to a low marble bench hidden beneath the branches of two elm trees so subtly that few would have noticed it if they didn't already know it was there.&nbsp; She set one of her feet on the bench, bending at her supple waist as she reached down, plucking her shoes from the bench and beginning to slip one on over her foot.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 06:55:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He did not answer her right away, instead content in simply staring at her as she bent over to gather her shoes; was she doing it on purpose, or was she even oblivious to the temptations she offered? From what he'd learned so far, it could be either... -then, when he realised she was probably waiting for an answer still, he replied: "Many different things can be found at the court," he said, "There is entertainment of all sorts by bards and jesters... storytellers weave their tales, whether they are true stories or heroic epics of non-existant heroes.. bards and songmasters sing of faraway lands and mysterious beings, jesters entertain their people with comedy and small tricks.. - and beyond that the arts of politics and intrigue, both whom one'd better avoid if possible, for the web they spin can run deep.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 21:44:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra could feel his eyes watching the curve of her bottom as she pulled on her flat soled shoes.&nbsp; He paused, seeming to think the answer over for some time before replying.<br><br>She laughed lightly at his reply.&nbsp; "You are a strange ambassador.&nbsp; On one hand, you warn that I'd be wise to avoid politics and intrigue, yet on the other, you invite us to alliance."&nbsp; <br><br>"Still, I would like to see one of your bards.&nbsp; I enjoy music and dancing," she commented.<br><br>Ellevandra straightened herself, then nimbly hopped up onto the bench.&nbsp; She rose up onto her tip toes, stretching her slender arms up to the lowest branches of the tree above her.&nbsp; She leaned forward slightly, her round rump swaying as she rustled about in the leafy branches.&nbsp; After a moment, there was a small snap and Ellevandra turned, gracefully stepping back down off the bench, nimble as a cat.&nbsp; She held a small <em>canneblas</em> fruit in her hands.<br><br>Gracefully, she turned the gourd of the fruit, causing it to split into two even halves.&nbsp; She offered half to the ambassador silently.&nbsp; "The nectar of the canneblas is quite sweet," she murmured.&nbsp; "It is an ingredient of elven wine.&nbsp; The pulp can been eaten as well."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 13:48:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"the elven city is full of beauty indeed," he replied, accepting the fruit from her. Though a bit hesitant, he knew about the quality of elven wine, so he doubted it would hurt to taste this fruit.. and so did, bringing it to his lips, tasting its nectar. Its taste did indeed surprise him.<br><br>"I'm sure that despite our odd human contradictions you would enjoy spending some time at our court," he said, "Between all the intrigue and backstabbing, there's more than enough room for entertainment and beauty... - and beautiful music to sway to, if you can dance..?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 21:30:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra hesitated for a moment, then gave a small, enigmatic smile.&nbsp; "I can dance," she murmured, her eyes sparkling mischeviously.<br><br>"However, it is customary for the canneblas to be shared," she commented.&nbsp; "Like so."<br><br>She held up her half of the canneblas, close to his lips so he could sip from it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 15:12:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm sorry, I did not know," he said and blushed, but accepted her gesture, tasting it..and it was almost as if the taste was even sweeter&nbsp; than his own. <br><br>Following her example, he brought his own half up as well, offering it to her. "It's a very nice gesture though," he commented, "Is it custom among your people, or just under special occassions?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 06:32:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It is a custom amongst the People," Ellevandra replied serenely.&nbsp; Pushing her thick dark hair back a touch, she leaned forward slightly, her smallish breasts swaying.&nbsp; She sipped from the gourd, tasting the nectar.&nbsp; Her nimble tongue slipped out to brush the inner side of the fruit, collecting some of the pulp.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 15:42:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard nodded, watching her as she tasted it; even though she was probably all too familiar with the taste, she still seemed to enjoy it as if it was her first time. He liked the gesture, but he also enjoyed watching her taste.. and it distracted him a bit, causing some of the nectar to spill past her lips and drip further down. "I'm sorry," he quickly said, "such a waste.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>25-09-2007, 01:13:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra gave a small shift of her weight as he leaned forward unexpectedly, the gourd tipping.&nbsp; The golden nectar spilled, droplets running down her chin and a trickle spilling down to splash across her breasts, dripping along the curve of her cleavage and beading down her smooth chest towards her navel.<br><br>"Indeed," she said dryly, looking down her front at the mishap.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>28-09-2007, 13:10:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Of course the physical effect on his own body was obvious, not even realising himself how obvious his bulge must be, unable to keep his eyes off the nectar as it found its own path. In his mind's eye, he was already at her, using his tongue to save as much of the nectar as he could, tongue flicking over breasts and nipple, hands carressing skin, rubbing her gently. In reality, his hand already started to move but he stopped, restraining himself. "Do you.. need help to clean that..?" he blushed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 03:13:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Help?" Ellevandra asked, looking down at the thin beads of nectar across her pert breasts.&nbsp; "Is that a human desire for atonement?"<br><br>She chuckled.&nbsp; "Very well... I shall accept your assistance," she murmured.&nbsp; She slowly rolled her shoulders back, arching her back slightly, lifting her pert, round breasts to let him wipe away the beads of nectar.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 16:53:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He barely surpressed a happy smile as he saw her stretch her body towards him, almost offering herself, and improving his view even further. "It shall be my pleasure to help you, milady," he replied softly, leaning in closer, almost as if to lick it up, yet at the last moment he seemed to change his mind, stretching has hands, gripping them softly, barely touching them, using his thumbs to wipe away the spilt nectar.. yet at the same time his fingers rested on her soft flesh, two resting where no doubt her nipples would be..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 17:21:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra gave him a curious look as he half bowed before her, finally lifting his hands to cup her breasts, wiping away the sticky nectar.&nbsp; His fingers circled her nipples, which responded by stiffening to sharp points.<br><br>The nectar was quickly wiped away, but the human ambassador didn't immediately remove his hands upon the completion of his requested task.&nbsp; He stood, cupping her breasts in his broad palms, a rather strange look on his face.&nbsp; After a moment, Ellevandra inquired, "Is everything all right?&nbsp; I'm beginning to think you humans are afraid of naked flesh."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 17:27:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He blushed, unsure of what to say, and somewhere in the back of his mind a little voice was warning him of status, political consequences, and what more, but the little voice was tiny, and its cries lost in a new rush of desire. "One would think so, but my own body does not seem to mind," he replied, keeping his hands where they rested, lightly kneading, softly massaging her breasts, "I far from fear your lovely flesh, my lady.." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 17:48:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra tossed her head, her midnight black hair spilling down her back as he continued to squeeze and knead her pert, round breasts.&nbsp; "You needn't call me Lady.&nbsp; That is a human title.&nbsp; Ellevandra will be fine," she informed him.&nbsp; "Or if you wish, just Elle."<br><br>After a moment's pause, she smiled slightly.&nbsp; "Perhaps you are comparing me to some human pet you have back home? Hopefully, I compare well."<br><br>Finally, she pulled away from him a touch, escaping his grip.&nbsp; "Come, I will take you through the forest back to where your friends are staying."<br><br>She turned slightly, her hips slightly cocked as if daring him to squeeze her firm, round behind.&nbsp; She looked over her shoulder at him with her eyebrow raised.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 17:53:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Wait," he said, and smiled, amused at her playfulness and at the same time slightly annoyed by it. "You are a tease in every right, Elle," he grinned, reaching out for her arm, pulling her back to him, yet a little too hard, her body resting against his own, pressed to him. "I have no pets at home," he spoke softly, "But I must confess you would compare very well.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elayne</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 18:23:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ellevandra gave an annoyed exhalation as he seized her arm and pulled, so she twirled back against him.&nbsp; &nbsp;He pressed her against him.&nbsp; Elle didn't exactly encourage him, but she didn't pull away either, pressing her hips against his lightly, snuggling her round breasts against his chest her face near his neck as she rebalanced herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Alliance [belsammael and elayne]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>belsammael</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 22:40:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For a moment there were no words; he still wasn't sure whether she had intended this, had gone with the flow, or whether it was all a misunderstanding, but hormones were already taking over again. For a moment he just stared at her. "Elle, I..." was all he could say, but instead of finishing his sentence, he softly put his lips to hers.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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