His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)
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				Title: <strong>His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>18-05-2013, 20:49:21</strong>
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				Melody (http://www.wallgc.com/images/2012/09/dragons-fantasy-art-HD-Wallpapers.jpg) was dressed in the finest material and jewels the village had to offer.&nbsp; At her feet, laid sacks of gold that the village could afford.&nbsp; She and the gold were to be sacrifices to the dragon that lived nearby.&nbsp; Little did they know, this was a game that he liked to play on the different villages that surround his home.&nbsp; It was a way to gain more for his hoard.&nbsp; They would do this every couple of years, her in a different disguise each time so they wouldn't suspect anything.&nbsp; She had been five when he took her in.&nbsp; She was an orphan, alone in this world.&nbsp; She had stolen some bread for a bite to eat and was chased out into the forest to die.<br><br>That was when he came to save her.&nbsp; He took her to his lair and she grew up there.&nbsp; He taught her how to use a sword for protection for when he was away and she excelled at it.&nbsp; This was the only thing she grew to dislike.&nbsp; Not because it was practically stealing from the village, but because he always returned her virginity to her before hand and then takes it away once more when it was over.&nbsp; It was painful and she didn't like it.&nbsp; Unfortunately though, she didn't have much choice in the matter.&nbsp; He was her master.&nbsp; She sighed softly as she awaited his coming, unable to do anything else with her wrists chained to the post to "keep her from running".
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>19-05-2013, 02:54:26</strong>
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				Cecelynia, or Cecil, perched nearby, not letting anyone know that he was watching the proceedings in the village. First, as per the plan, she had arrived in town. Second, someone, usually some wise woman inspected her to make sure that Melody was a virgin. Third, she was chained up in the middle of the village green. Forth, money was collected and placed near her. <br><br>He had no qualms about taking from the villages nearby and little did they know that he helped protect them from evil creatures that could descend on them but he didn't do it for free, which is how the idea to grow his hoard had come to him. Plus, he had to have wealth enough to take care of his charge that he had snatched up in his claw when she was still a young dragon kit, as he thought of her.<br><br>With a flex of his wings, Cecil launched himself off the perch that he was resting on, causing the air to displace with a roaring sound. As he took to the air, he let out a bellow that caused the birds to take flight and any animals below him to scatter in fear. His roar was to announce to Melody that he was on his way and that he was going to be freeing her within a few moments. <br><br>Soon enough, after only a few moments, he circled the village for a moment to look around to see if anyone was stupid enough to bother him before he glided down, snatched her from where she had been restrained, snatched the wealth that was in the bags, and flew off back to the lair with her and the loot clutched in his talons.<br><br>"Did we do well kit?" he asked, displacing the air with his words that were more like the bellow that he had let out earlier.<br><br>As he landed, he folded his wings along his back after he used them to slow his speed, pulled his front feet close to his chest, and crab walked a little on his back feet before he released her so that she didn't have to tumble to far to the ground before he settled on the rest of his feet, carrying the bags deeper into the tunnels that led to the cavern that he had dug out of the rock.<br><br>(I wasn't sure if you still wanted me to use the image from the pic you found but I also liked this one:) <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cb/Green-dragonKuje.jpg)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>19-05-2013, 04:41:52</strong>
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				((That pictures fine ^_^))<br><br>She heard him roar, then to put on a show for the villagers she pretended to be scared.&nbsp; She pulled at the chains, pleading with them to let her go.&nbsp; No one was out to see her though, but she knew they could hear.&nbsp; She fake screamed as Cecil glided down to her and snatched her and the bag of money and flew off with them.&nbsp; When they were far enough away, she stopped the screaming and crying and rested her cheek in her palm.&nbsp; "Well enough," she told him.&nbsp; "Though we didn't get as much as last time," she told him as they landed.<br><br>She took the jewelry off and carried it in her hand as she moved into the cavern to add it to her own hoard.&nbsp; She liked to keep the jewelry they put on her, it made her feel special and she liked to put them back on from time to time.&nbsp; She even had her own wardrobe from the clothes the put her in.
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				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>19-05-2013, 19:09:32</strong>
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				"They better not be holding out, they wouldn't like what I'd do if I find out that is what they're doing," he rumbled, gathering his innate power to shift to one of his more humanoid forms. This time he still wanted to seem more dragon-like more than human-like so he kept many of his characteristics but at least he was not as large that he loomed over the dragon kit that shared his home with him.<br><br>He started to dump out the bags of wealth, seeing that it was as she said, more bronze and silver coins with a mix of other items and less gold coins and more precious wealth like the more expensive and pretty gems. The jewelry, and clothing, that she had from their heists were hers and he no longer bothered her about them except for that first time when his instincts and greed caused him to roar at her since he wanted to claim them. After that they had come to an agreement though and he never roared at her like that ever again.<br><br>Kicking a few pieces of coins that has escaped back closer to the piles that covered most of the cavern, Cecil gazed at wonder and desire at what he has collected over the years. "I suppose I shall let them get away with not giving me my due, this time. I won't forget that village though and how they've not given what they should. Where's the respect? I ask."<br><br>"Kitling," he said, not dwelling to much on how their heist hadn't gone as well, "Are you in the mood for some romance and loving?"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/8/85/Dragonbornlightning.jpg)</div></div>
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				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>19-05-2013, 19:36:05</strong>
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				"Well," she said admiring her jewelry.&nbsp; "If they are then they'll learn not to when they lose your protection."&nbsp; She remembered the first time she tried to keep the jewelry and clothes from their very first heist together.&nbsp; Never, did she want to anger him as much as she had that day and so far, she hadn't.&nbsp; She wasn't stupid enough to try and claim anything from his hoard though, or any of the gold that might come from somewhere that wasn't part of the heists they pulled together ever since she had been old enough for him to take her.&nbsp; She did like to admire his hoard though, in fact, seeing his was what made her want to start her own.&nbsp; Speaking of her own hoard, it was time to add the final piece to it, since she knew what he would be wanting.&nbsp; She wasn't paying much attention to what he was saying, especially as she took the dress off and folded it to add it to the rest of her clothing.<br><br>She then came out of her little alcove, a bit nervously, and walked over to him.&nbsp; "I'm yours," she said softly as her nude form embraced him.&nbsp; "But please...can you take it away with magic first?" she asked.&nbsp; She knew he probably wouldn't, though he may surprise her.&nbsp; There was no harm in asking though.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>19-05-2013, 23:46:20</strong>
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				"That is true, kitling," he answered, looking over his shoulder at her and at her smaller hoard that was in the room that he had carved out for her. Unlike the rest of the cave, it was furnished since he had collected things for her over the years that he had heard her ask for. A bed, wardrobe, other places to store things, and the like. Many times he's also returned with gifts that he had given to her, going all the way back to when he had found her in the woods and brought her here. He smiled, spotting some of those objects and how the gifts have changed a little as she grew up and older. <br><br>Cecil peered at her. That seemed like a new request and he wasn't sure why she was asking. Although lately he had noticed that she seemed a little more... upset. Was that the word? He wasn't sure but it seemed like she was not enjoying having her virginity replaced and broken each time they started their plan to receive what he thought he deserved from the villagers.<br><br>"Kitling..." he began. "I am sorry if I hurt you." Cecil cut off his words, touching her back and pulling her to him so she could feel his muscled beneath his semi scale covered humanoid form. A moment later he reached down to touch her between her legs until he felt that she had started to become wet with her woman essence, which he helped along by moving his fingers over her or stroking the inside of her thighs or over her sex. At last he formed a bit of magic in his hand that was warm before he pushed the small bit into her, reversing what he's done to her for once instead of the usual way he broke her restored virginity, which was by entering her.<br><br>"Better, kitling?"<br><br>Cecil removed his hand, keeping her against him as he walked and partly glided across the floor until he lay her on her bed and leaned over her. Now that he had given her what she requested, Cecil teased her between her legs by rubbing his cock over the spot that his hand was touching only a few moments ago while he watched her. He searched her face, seeing if she was tired of him or didn't want what he was offering her. He remembered the first time that he noticed that she had gotten older and grown up. That first time they were together he was a little rough with her because he was used to dragon mating but now he's learned that humans needed to have a softer touch or they could be harmed easier than it would if he mated with a female dragon.<br><br>His mouth lowered to touch his sharp teeth against the skin of her breasts but he knew how to make sure that he wouldn't cut her and instead Cecil kept his touch of his mouth and teeth light but still powerful to suck her breasts into his mouth. When he thought she was ready enough, he pushed into her and used his stronger body, plus his wings, to move into and out of her.
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				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 00:10:22</strong>
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				At first he just gave her a curious look, and she was afraid that he would say no.&nbsp; At last however, he had apologized for hurting her.<br><br>“I know you don’t mean to,” she said simply as he pulled her too him.&nbsp; She gasped softly, feeling his hands and fingers go down to inspect her wetness before she felt him stroke the inside of her thighs and over her sex, helping her grow extra wet for him.&nbsp; Soon however, she was feeling the warmth of his magic as he took her virginity away in a much less painful way.&nbsp; She nodded, resting her forehead against his shoulder and smiled, “Much.”<br><br>She was held against him as she felt him move, taking her with him, to her alcove and he laid her on the bed he had gotten her.&nbsp; She looked up at him, a small smile on her face as he loomed over her.&nbsp; Her eyes were soon closed however and her mouth opened in a moan as he started teasing her some more.&nbsp; It wasn’t that she was tired of him, she had just grown accustomed to this.&nbsp; She expected this, though that didn’t mean she didn’t grow excited for it, especially when he did mate with her without her virginity like now.<br><br>The first time this had happened, she was terrified and he was rough with her, nearly having harmed her.&nbsp; Though, as time went by, he became gentler with her and she even enjoyed it now.&nbsp; She moaned as she felt him sucking on her breasts and then a louder one when he pushed into her soaking sex.&nbsp; She started moving her own hips to meet him thrust for thrust, anxious for the orgasm he would give her.&nbsp; “Cecil,” she moaned out.
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				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 00:42:33</strong>
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				"You should have told me that breaking your virginity over and over was hurting you so much." Hearing that she was feeling better about the use of the magic and how he reversed what he did to her, Cecil smiled and leaned down to press his lips against hers, taking possession of her mouth while he kept her near him. "I'm glad to hear that then," he added once he pulled his mouth from hers.<br><br>He loved it when she moved with him, which took him some learning to understand at first. Now though, he knew where he could touch her or how her movements showed that she was enjoying what the two of them were doing with each other. Until she had come along, all of the virgins that had been restrained for him had been taken and he had eaten them, so he never knew much about how humans mated. All of that had changed one night when the two of them came together and how badly he had hurt her.<br><br>"Kitling," he answered with a low growling sound of his own that sounded like a small roar as he sucked on her breasts again while he leaned over her and pushed into her. He had hardened the scales on that part of himself even further so that they didn't harm her soft inside but even as he pushed into her she could feel how they touched her inside and acted like small knobs that could add even more pleasure to what he was trying to give her. Being one of the top predators, Cecil knew he could hold out a lot longer then she could and that's what he did since he wanted to feel her release happen before he would have his own.
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				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 00:56:03</strong>
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				"I was afraid too before," she told him honestly.&nbsp; She kissed him back happily, glad that he listened to her.<br><br>She moaned out louder, feeling the hardness of his scales as he continued pumping in and out of her.&nbsp; She heard him softly growl out her nickname and that just made her want him even more.&nbsp; Her hands explored his chest as he rode her and she moved with him, though it wasn't long before they were clutching onto the sheets.&nbsp; She was trying to hold out, wanting to last as long as he could, but...the scales just rubbed her in all the right ways and...."Ahh Cecil," she cried out with pleasure as her walls clamped down as hard as they could on his shaft and she writhed underneath him from a powerful orgasm.&nbsp; It always felt so good when they were together.&nbsp; She now lay beneath him, her eyes closed and trying to regain her breath and calm down from the intense pleasure he had given her.&nbsp; He was still moving inside her though and it was slowly building up her pleasure once again.
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				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 01:14:43</strong>
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				What more could he say to that response? He knew that he had hurt her more than once when he had lost his temper over something but those times had taught him that his strength and power had to be kept under some control or he could rally do some damage to her. There was a time or two when he had but then he used his magic to heal her, much like how he does the same when he returned her virginity to her. "I see, kitling."<br><br>Cecil let go of some of his control, filling the cavern with his moans that sounded like roars each time he listened to her own sounds. Using the strength of his legs and the power that his wings supplied, he pushed into her still while shivering like a animal as her hands were on his chest and touching the patterns that his scales formed on his chest. His tongue, much like a snake's would, flicked out at the same time, touching her breasts while he sucked on the soft flesh that gave her so much pleasure. Her muscles as she clamped them against him caused a few more roars while he felt her wither from what they enjoyed when they were together like this.<br><br>For a bit, even though he kept his cock inside of her, he gave her a little time to catch her breath. When he thought that enough time had passed, he started to rock again to bring forth more of her moans since he wanted her so much and he wanted to watch her have another orgasm. That was one thing that he could always do for her, giving her the pleasure that he thought she deserved for putting up with a old crotchedly dragon that had lived in this cavern for centuries. So many that he had kind of lost track of how long it's been and how long it's been since he was last a kitling.<br><br>"My kitling," His own breathing grown strong now and sounding like a bellow was pumping through the cavern as he released her breasts from his mouth and let out a roar that shook even more of the cavern as he felt his own release move through him. As he felt that he couldn't stop the deep push that rubbed against her walls again while he leaned above her. At last he rolled onto his back, spread his wings open, and lay her on top of his chest while he reached up to touch some of her hair with a soft touch. <br><br>His look was serious as he gazed at her. "I haven't asked you this in awhile but are you happy? You are older now and a woman..."
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				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 01:37:11</strong>
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				She had been terrified of him at first, with his temper.&nbsp; She had learned what made him angry however and tried avoiding doing those things again.&nbsp; When he wasn’t angry, he wasn’t the beast that he could be and she actually enjoyed being around him.&nbsp; She cared for him actually.<br><br>She shuddered at his roars, they were so loud yet…she was so attuned to them and they actually added to her pleasure.&nbsp; She was glad he let her calm down some, but it wasn’t long before he was moving inside her again and building up that pleasure once more.&nbsp; It felt so good and she moved on him, rocking against him and her moans were more frequent than earlier and louder.&nbsp; When she came this time, her cries were much louder than earlier because this one was so much more powerful and felt so much better than her earlier one.&nbsp; Her back arched, causing her stomach to press into his chest as she writhed and bucked beneath him during this latest orgasm.<br><br>Soon, she felt him cum inside her as well and roared so loud it made her ears ring.&nbsp; He had her lying against his chest with him on his back now and she curled into him.&nbsp; Her eyes were closed as she tried to calm down and rest against him.&nbsp; “Yes I’m happy,” she told him.&nbsp; “Why wouldn’t I be?”&nbsp; He took care of her and she even felt he did care for her.&nbsp; Otherwise he wouldn’t do any of the things he did for her.<br><br>“Why did you take me in?” she asked him.&nbsp; “It was something he never told her and she never knew why.&nbsp; “Why not have eaten me instead?”&nbsp; That was in fact what she was afraid he would do in the beginning, eat her.
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				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 04:02:52</strong>
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				From what he had observed through the years, he thought that humans were more social types and that they didn't really like solitude away from others of their kind, so that's what he was mostly thinking about when he asked her that question. "I don't know, kitling," he answered, moving his hands over her back as he lay under her and looked up at her. "You've grown up and I'm not human so living here... just seems..." He shrugged, not really sure how to finish what he was trying to say. "Do believe though that I care for you and even love you as much as this old beast can."<br><br>Cecil sighed, blowing the air out of his lungs. He had dreaded that question for years and now... it was out in the open and asked. When he first brought her here he though about eating her but she was so young then. Then the years passed and he started to teach her, mostly about everything that she was willing to listen to him pontificate about but then she started on the sword lessons and she took to them with ease that surprised him. It was really only one of the times he gave her something from his hoard, the sword that she now claimed. Beyond that he wasn't sure why he did what he did.<br><br>"I can't really tell you why. Only that you looked so scrawny and you were all skin and bones. Plus I felt sorry for you, your own kind were after you and they treated you badly. I was feeling sentimental and you've absorbed everything, for the most part, that I've taught you. You're just my kitling and that's how it is, so that's my only answer really. I didn't save you for some noble reason, I just did."<br><br>"Kitling, had you heard while in the village that someone was hosting a tournament? Have you ever thought about trying to compete in such a thing? I bet you could win if you signed up for the sword fighting duels."<br><br>(Grins. I shall return again in a few hours or so. :))
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				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 04:31:11</strong>
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				((See ya then ^_^))<br><br>She truly was happy here, but…she did crave speaking with other human beings once in a while.&nbsp; She sighed softly and listened as he spoke, “do you not want me here anymore?” she asked hearing him say how she had grown up and the vague comment about her living here.&nbsp; She smiled as he said he even loved her.&nbsp; “I love you too,” she said.&nbsp; “But…I do miss talking to my kind, to have an actual conversation instead of just the inquiries they give me when I go to do my part of getting you your gold.”&nbsp; In fact, it got quite boring when she heard the same thing every time. <br><br>She heard him sigh when she asked why he hadn’t just eaten her and she had to chuckle at his answer.&nbsp; “So…you planned on fattening me up before you ate me huh?” she chuckled.&nbsp; “Too bad I managed to find a way to make room for myself before then.”&nbsp; She lit up even more when he mentioned that she could fight in the tournament.&nbsp; She leaned up and looked at him.&nbsp; “You mean it?” she asked with a wide smile on her face.&nbsp; That would give her more human contact.&nbsp; “I’d have to train some more,” she said.&nbsp; “Just to be sure I’ll win.”&nbsp; She loved the sword he had given her.&nbsp; She had even named it, Bloodbringer.&nbsp; Not that she planned to kill anyone with the sword, but she knew it most definitely could and would bring blood.<br><br>“I would need armor,” she said.&nbsp; “And I don’t think they let girls enter, so I’d need a helmet to cover my face.”&nbsp; Though she wasn’t for sure, she’d never seen a tournament before.
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				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 06:35:14</strong>
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				"Oh, no no no. I wasn't meaning that at all about you leaving. I've gotten used to you being here." He smiled, trying to show that he wasn't trying to hurt her or insult or anything." He nodded, kind of figuring that she might be missing someone of her own kind. Dragons, as he said, are used to being solitary but humans... not so much.<br><br>Cecil grinned, laughing with her. "Maybe that was the plan all along, yea. Get some meat on you and then swallow you for a meal." He had been surprised that she had managed to find a place in the cavern with him. "That's true as well and I do like you being here." He nodded again, stroking his hands over her. "I do and I think you would win as well. I'd be there to cheer you on, of course. I'd even sink low enough to even be your squire if need be." <br><br>"I don't know, armor is easy to procure. The other part, we'll figure out a way to work around it. You could be the masked swordsmen or some ruffian that forces her way into the tournament." He nodded, laughing again and thinking about the idea again ever since he had heard snippets of it when he was flying over to make sure that she was alright while they had restrained her.<br><br>(I'd been meaning to ask, did you want to play the other human that might be after them or did you want me to do it?)
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				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 07:39:57</strong>
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				((Oh lol, I guess we didn't really make that clear.&nbsp; I guess to be fair we could share him.&nbsp; I'm thinking though, he could be in the tournament or what not))<br><br>She smiled back, glad he wasn't wanting her to leave.&nbsp; She didn't really have anywhere to go and...well...living with a dragon did take it's toll on her personality.&nbsp; She was no longer the starved, weak, frightened little chit she was when he found her.&nbsp; She chuckled once more at the mention of him eating her.&nbsp; She knew he wouldn't now, that's why she was able to joke around about it.&nbsp; If she were still that frightened little girl however, well she'd be a sobbing mess right now.&nbsp; "How could you put up with me crying all the time when I was little?" she asked him smiling and still teasing.&nbsp; She liked the feel of his hands stroking over her body though, the feel of his rough scales compared to her soft skin.<br><br>She smiled when he said he would be her squire and she said, "I'd like that, I'd get a chance to order you about for a chance."&nbsp; Then she got a mischievous look on her face when he mentioned her being a masked swordsman.&nbsp; "I like that.&nbsp; Give myself a cool nickname and what not.&nbsp; I'll be the most intriguing piece of news at the tournament, whether I win or lose."
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				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 09:33:16</strong>
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				"I don't know. I almost tossed you off the top of the mountain a few times when your wailing was so piercing," he teased, laughing at her. At the same time he thought about the times when she had curled up against his chest or how he used to wrap his wing around her or his tail, keeping her near him and secure. "Yes, you were a whiny kitling that I almost decided was better to eat or throw off the top of the mountain."<br><br>Until she was living here, Cecil never really paid much attention to how humans had such different skin and how it felt to touch it, or maybe it was how he felt when he touched her. Now he loved how soft her skin was and it helped that she had filled out since he made sure that she had enough to eat, and what he did bring her was healthy for her. So many times they had sat together, the smell of something he had hunted cooking in the fire pit and the two of them talking about something that he discussed with her.<br><br>"Oh? That would be a change for sure, kitling." Cecil's laugh and smile this time was amused, thinking about how she might tell him what to do. "That you would be indeed. You will shock everyone as you make your way through the contestants and they'll all want to know who you are and who taught you how to use the blade that you'll carry with you."<br><br><br>(Sharing him works. And that's what I was thinking as well, he could show up at the tournament and then become a pest. :) It was also another reason why I dropped the idea for the tournament, since I was trying to ponder ways a human could meet her and get involved. Grins. And if you want to move this along, go ahead. :) Now, it's sleep time for me.)
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				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 18:56:33</strong>
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				She smiled, glad he hadn’t.&nbsp; Then she smirked and teased him, “It was your fault, for being so scary and roaring at me.”&nbsp; She relaxed into him further and closed her eyes, breathing softly.&nbsp; She was slightly hungry, the food the villagers had given her already wearing off, but she could wait until morning before eating again.&nbsp; She chuckled on his comment about her bossing him around.&nbsp; “It would be a nice change for sure,” she corrected him smirking.&nbsp; “And…” she began.&nbsp; “Not to mention my slender frame would aid in that as well,” she yawned.&nbsp; She was getting sleepy.&nbsp; “When is the tournament?” she asked yawning again.&nbsp; “Cecil,” she started with yet another yawn.&nbsp; “Can I visit the village even when the tournament is over?” she asked him.&nbsp; “And come home before it’s dark?”<br><br>((Maybe he doesn’t become a pest.&nbsp; Maybe he tries to befriend her in hopes that she would tell him something, maybe follow her home one day to the dragon lair?))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-05-2013, 23:38:08</strong>
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				"Yes, the big bad scaly lizard beast that lives in the cavern nearby, all he does is eat virgins, take our wealth, roar at us, and be such a evil beast. Especially towards the kitling that had found a place here in his cavern and broke through his solitude." He laughed, deep and throaty even as his tongue flicked out in amusement.<br><br>Cecil smiled, touching her with his clawed and scaled hands. "That's right, having you in charge for once sure would be different." Cecil gazed up at her, eating her with his eyes and loving the sight of her naked and laying on top of him, taking in the slender form that she mentioned. "That is right, my dexterous kitling will be able to move with a style that will put everyone to shame. She had a teacher that has studied warfare and blade work for centuries and my kitling will made this old crotchedly dragon proud."<br><br>He pulled her close again, letting her rest her head on his chest and right below his own head. "We have about a month or so to train you further. I'll think about letting you go to the village by yourself and staying out after it's over. For now you need to sleep. Our heist today and the rest of the evening have worn you out."<br><br>Cecil kept her resting against his chest and body, keeping her curled against his shape shifted body while laying in bed with her, much like how he used to let her rest against his larger form when she was younger. When he felt that she was about to wake, he started to stroke his hands over her back and through her hair, which he always was the one that would cut it for her when it started to grow to long or when she asked. How odd, he still thought from time to time, that he had taken this human into his lair and how he raised her, took care of her, loved her, and then came to love her even more when he noticed that she wasn't a child any more but a young woman.<br><br>First, before anything else, they needed something to eat and as he kissed her, touching her mouth, nose, and eyes with his mouth, trying to give her some way to wake up, he asked, "Would you like to go hunting, kitling?"<br><br>(Maybe. Grins. Having him come to the lair sounds like a interesting plot. I'm sure he might true to befriend her though, indeed. Especially if she does manage to win the tourney. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 00:21:07</strong>
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				She grinned and said, “Well, to me you were a big scary scaly lizard beast with sharp teeth that could easily chew me up into tiny pieces.”&nbsp; Then she smirked at the mention of her being in charge once more.&nbsp; “Maybe I can be in charge at home once in a while,” she said.&nbsp; Though, she was only teasing.&nbsp; She smiled when he said she would make him proud if she won.&nbsp; She’d like that, she loved when he was proud of her.<br><br>“A month,” she complained softly.&nbsp; That was a long time from now.&nbsp; Oh well, at least she could train during that time.&nbsp; Then he said he would think about letting her go to the village.&nbsp; She sighed, at least it wasn’t a complete no.&nbsp; Her eyes closed and she slept, curled against his form.&nbsp; She woke up, feeling him stroking her back and hair and kissing her face.&nbsp; “Let me dress first,” she told him as she rose up, yawning and stretching.&nbsp; “And I need a bow,” she smiled.<br><br>((Sounds like a plan then.&nbsp; Want to fast forward or play this out a bit before time skipping?))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 00:49:19</strong>
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				"As it should be," he rumbled, still laughing with a deep laugh, "otherwise my reputation would be ruined and that can't happen, everyone should fear me! I am the big lizard that lives in the mountain and that eats virgins. So yes, fear me or I'll eat you into tiny pieces!" Cecil turned his green eyes onto her, hearing the next part. "I don't know if that's going to happen, kitling. My home and my rules." He snorted, causing a small puff of smoke to come forth. "I already let you get away with a lot but only because of my love for this stray that is now mine."<br><br>"Yes, a month. It'll go fast and give me time to teach you even more."<br><br>It just so happened, since she had helped him again with the plot they've been doing, that Cecil had a small recurve bow for her that he had gathered the oak for and shaped it over the last few days. It was a gift, one of many, that he gave her for her part that she played. A quiver of leather, and that was packed with arrows, was also part of the gift.<br><br>After he let her wake and climb off him so she could dress, he retrieved them from where he was trying to hide them and held them out towards her as he smiled. "They're yours, kitling," was all he said, watching her even with hunger that showed he wouldn't have minded if they stayed inside again and made love with each other but both of them had to eat.<br><br>Cecil drew on that magic inside of her, shifting back to his larger form before he lowered his head down to the floor, allowing her to climb onto his neck. Over the past few years he had softened part of his neck so that she could sit behind one of the scales and hold onto it without her hands being sliced to the bone. He never really told her but he loved having her on his back and how he could give her the experience that most humans never had, the chance to ride through the sky and on the back of a dragon.<br><br>"If you get good with the bow, you could compete in that as well," was all he said before he bunched his back legs to push off with, flapping his wings, and started to run before he leaped out of the mountain and snapped his wings outwards with some thrusts to catch the updrafts and to soar, heading to the open grasslands where she had a better chance to take down something from where she was riding on his back.<br><br>(We could move it along, smiles. if you want to do so, go ahead.. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 01:36:07</strong>
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				She chuckled softly.&nbsp; “Not all virgins,” she said simply.&nbsp; “And you couldn’t bring yourself to do it,” she teased him.&nbsp; “No matter how mad I can make you and I’m used to your temper by now.”&nbsp; She pecked him on his cheek gently before settling back down.&nbsp; She shrugged at what he said next though, figuring that would be the case.&nbsp; She would enjoy him being her squire however.<br><br>The next morning, she got off of him so she could dress and when she turned around, her eyes lit up brightly and she jumped up and down and hugged him.&nbsp; “Thank you, thank you, thank you,” she said as she took the bow and quiver from him.&nbsp; She quickly put the quiver on her back and climbed up onto his neck after he had shifted.&nbsp; She loved flying.&nbsp; She remembered when he first had her fly with him, she was afraid, being afraid of heights, but like everything else he showed her, he helped her overcome that fear and now she loved flying with him.<br><br>She held on, both the bow and quiver on her back, as she waited for him to take off.&nbsp; Before he did though, he told her she could compete with the bow as well if she got good at it.&nbsp; “I’d love that,” she said as he took off then.&nbsp; He was soon flying above the grasslands and she drew her arrow and loaded it into her bow.&nbsp; She saw a deer nearby and shot at it before it could get spooked with the dragon overhead of it.&nbsp; &nbsp;She hit it in the side, but it was still alive and made a run for it.&nbsp; She growled in frustration.<br><br>As the month went by, she had become better and better with her sword and bow and she felt confident at being able to win both competitions.&nbsp; When it was the night before the tournament, she paced the cavern, nervous and excited and worried.&nbsp; She was thinking about changing her mind.&nbsp; “What if I don’t win?” she asked.&nbsp; “What if…something goes wrong and…” she stopped talking and sat on the floor, her back against the wall.&nbsp; “I don’t know about this,” she told him.&nbsp; “They’ve had years more than me to train.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 03:45:19</strong>
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				It was the small gifts, as he thought of many of the things that he had given her, that he saw made her happy. He didn't mind making those things for her though since what she helped do with him added more and more to his wealth. He had explained to her why he collected wealth, it was just this instinctial need and all of that money, gems, metal, and other things added to his power. It was just a dragon thing and the more they had the stronger they became, which is why he was the way he was and he could do what he could do since he's had centuries to gather more and more.<br><br>Cecil smiled at her, tearing his gaze away from her. "You are very welcome, kitling."<br><br>He chuffed lightly, seeing the arrow thunk into the animals side before he pumped his wings harder, gliding after it. "Do you want me to take it or shall you try again?"<br><br>The month passed, him working with her to improve her knowledge on how to use the sword that he had given her. That showed her how much he loved her, it was rare for him to ever give away anything from his hoard but the blade seemed to want to be given to her. He worked her hard though, harder then he ever had before and when the days were over he saw that he was tiring and exhausting her, at least at first but then she got better and better. That was what he wanted from her though even though she would need more training to ever beat him since he's been alive when her great something parents were not even close to being thought of being born.<br><br>The working with the bow was harder though since that was one weapon that he hadn't had much use for but since it was weighted for her strength and bows were kind of easier to learn to use then melee weapons, the two of them learned together and helped each other. <br><br>He had even taken her on a trip to a village that they hadn't fleeced before, helping her get a set of leather armor and another set for himself that looked lit it was cast off since he was going to act as her squire and a squire shouldn't have a set of armor as good as the knight that he was there to help and learn from.<br><br>He lay on top of his mound, staring down at her as he saw her pace. "Kitling!" he rumbled, trying to catch her attention. "Then you don't win. There's no loss if that happens, you've tried your best I'm sure and you gave it everything you have. However, I believe in you and you can do this and win!" He peered down at her still. "If something goes wrong, we'll flee or I'll be there to protect you." Cecil snorted in anger, causing the puff of smoke that he usually released to actually be a small flame, leaving a small scorch mark in the floor. "That is true, they might have had more years than you but you've trained with a dragon and one that has been alive a lot longer than any of the humans that they might have learned from. Again, you can do this!"<br><br>He stepped down from the mound that he was resting on before he drew on that magic inside of himself and this time he shaped his green form into that of a male human. He figured that squires tended to be younger though but that wasn't what he wanted and instead he made the human form that he was taking a little older but not to old.<br><br>"Come on, Melody." He had to stop and remember to use her name for once since it would look odd to call her kitling. Although, she never did tell him what name she might enter the tournament as. "Get your gear and we'll go," he continued, dressing in some clothing that he had purchased while they were in the village for their armor. For once, he actually had horses tied up down at the foot of the mountain but he had only tied them off earlier in the day and made sure that no one would steal them away. That was another basic lesson he had helped her with over the past month, just enough that she wouldn't be sore when they arrived at the grounds that were only about a half a day of riding.<br><br>Before they arrived though, he stopped so he could help her dress and also do the same with his leathers since he only had a chest piece compared to her arm, hand, chest, and leg pieces. Before covering her chest though he helped her bind her breasts so that once the leather armor was on her it would be hard to tell that she was a woman. Lastly came a leather hood/helmet that covered her face but it was cut in the back to allow her hair to fall free instead of trapping it under the hood/helmet or pulling it into a tail but she could do that if she wanted by tying up the slit in the back.<br><br>Then it was his job to set up a tent for her before he moved across the grounds to sign her in for sword and archery duels. The sword one would take place tomorrow and two days after, allowing her to have a day to rest and herself between the two tournaments. After, on the forth day there would be a feast and a day of celebration and then on the fifth day the winners would be announced before the tournament ended. <br><br>Cecil had finished getting all of her signed in and he was on his way back to her only after being away for a little while.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/26/CecilHuman.jpg)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 04:35:08</strong>
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				Instead of answering him verbally, she took another arrow out and shot at it again, this time it dropped down dead.&nbsp; They were going to eat well tonight.<br><br>He worked her and worked her during that month and in the beginning, she was so tried that she didn’t even make it to her own bed before she lay down to sleep.&nbsp; She just collapsed to the ground and curled up right there.&nbsp; She was also so sore when she woke up that she complained and begged not to train that day, but he made her and she sucked it up.&nbsp; She loved the sword he had given her and she cherished it because it was something he had given her out of his own hoard.&nbsp; Soon though, she was able to train a whole day and not be as worn out and she was not even sore anymore by the time the month was up.&nbsp; She would love to be able to be good enough to beat him though.&nbsp; She was even getting pretty great at the bow too!<br><br>She was excited about the trip to a village she hadn’t seen before and looked around curiously as he bought them some leather armor, though she got the better version.&nbsp; She had to smirk at that slightly.&nbsp; When they were back home though and she was pacing, she flinched as he blew the fire from his nostrils.&nbsp; “I’m sorry,” she said.&nbsp; “You are right, none of them had been trained by a dragon.”<br><br>She eagerly looked on his human form, for one, it was human and second, to her, she was very handsome in this form.&nbsp; It took her a minute to realize he was even talking to her because he called her by her real name, something she wasn’t used to and nodded.&nbsp; “Right,” she said and went to go get her gear.&nbsp; She still needed a name though and asked, “How does The Veiled Knight sound?” she asked as they rode.&nbsp; She liked how it sounded.&nbsp; Before they got to the village, he helped her bind her breasts and put on her leathers.&nbsp; He then helped her with helmet and she was glad she could see through and yet it still kept her identity a secret.<br><br>Soon though, he was setting up her tent and then going to sign her up.&nbsp; While he did that, she put in a bit more practice and was training with her bow on one of the dummies set up.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 05:52:55</strong>
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				He landed near the deer, helping her dress and clean the animal before taking it in his claw once she returned to her place on his back and he lit the fire pit with a push of the fire inside of him before placing the deer onto the spit that was over the pit and shifting to a less bigger form, his half human half dragon form.&nbsp; It was easier to enjoy the meal and to have her sit with him between his legs so he could feel her against him and just relax with his kitling.<br><br>"There's no reason to be sorry, you're nervous and I'm trying to help. I know that you will be great and do fine and the prize will be claimed by you. Although, I didn't hear anything about what the prize is but even so, you'll be able to claim it."<br><br>"That sounds perfect and that's what I'll use when I sign you up."<br><br>His walk was slow as he meandered back, listening to the other humans that were around, smelling them, the food that was cooking, and just doing what a squire should be doing, which was trying to learn anything that he could tell his knight in case she needed to know what was going on at the camp site or at the tournament. He chuckled a little though when he heard about how one of the prizes is to face the dreaded dragon. If someone slayed him, they could claim his treasures. <br><br>Taking off a pack, Cecil stood outside of the tent for a moment and watched her. He admired how she had learned to use the bow so quickly and he knew that she could best anyone with that blade that he had given her. He was being a little shifty, trying to keep his actions to himself or not show what he was doing as he unfurled a cloth banner that had her sword and bow crossing each other in front of the hood that she is wearing and an image of his green tail across the top in a half circle around the sword, bow, and hood image.<br><br>"My gift to my knight," he said, if she noticed the banner that now hung from the tent as well as informing anyone that might now had noticed what he had done. "Sire, you are signed up for the two duels that you requested and I also informed the organizer that you will attend the feast and celebration with your squire, as well as stay through the week since the prizes will not be announced until the end of the week."<br><br>(Grins. I hope you didn't mind this tournament idea... it just came to me and I rolled with it... I should have probably asked you some about what you thought... Also, if you want to bring the other guy in, go ahead or even skip to the next day. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 06:21:44</strong>
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				((Oh, no, I love the tournament idea ^_^.&nbsp; &nbsp;And, I'm trying to figure out how to bring the other guy in.&nbsp; Maybe he could be the first guy she fights against and then maybe she could meet him again if we can somehow get her to visit the village that night without armor ^_^))<br><br>Her first kill with a bow and arrow and she was pretty excited.&nbsp; "I think I can make me a new dress out of this," she smiled.&nbsp; The deer was big enough all right so there was enough hide.&nbsp; When it was cleaned and dressed however, she climbed back onto his neck and they flew back home.&nbsp; She sat between his legs, leaning back against his chest as she hungrily waited the food to be cooked.&nbsp; She was very hungry.<br><br>She nodded and said, "I know you're trying to help."&nbsp; She put a smile on her face, she could do this.&nbsp; She lit up about the prize, "I had forgotten about that.&nbsp; I'll have something new to add to my hoard."&nbsp; She smiled at that.&nbsp; Hers may not be nearly as big as his was, but...she was still proud of it.&nbsp; Plus, he had lived for centuries to get his hoard that big, she wouldn't get to live hardly one century.&nbsp; She sighed, "Cecil....can you make me immortal like you with your magic?"<br><br>She smiled when she liked her nickname.&nbsp; She couldn't wait to hear the others say it.<br><br>She stopped her practicing when she heard him return.&nbsp; She smiled when she saw the banner he made her and said, "I love it."&nbsp; She looked at the tent and saw the same banner hanging up.&nbsp; "Thank you," she told him.<br><br>She smirked a little, hearing him call her sire.&nbsp; She rather liked that and nodded and smiled, excited for her tournaments.&nbsp; "Could you get me some water please?" she asked him, still smirking slightly.&nbsp; "I've worked up a thirst."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 16:11:24</strong>
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				He looked down at her, relaxing against a wall while waiting for the deer to cook through. "Making yourself a new dress sounds like a very good way to make use of it's hides, kitling." He smiled again, but looked back at her at hearing her frown and then he blinked, slowly. Her question had taken him by surprise and it was not something he ever had pondered. "Kitling... Melody..." He paused, now giving the idea some thought. He knew how to heal her and how to restore some part of her, so could he turn his power into doing what she had just asked him? "I think I might be able to do that..." <br><br>He wondered if shed had considered what she was asking though since she would be even more different then humans if he did that to her, she wouldn't age unless he also used magic to age her since what he was thinking he would have to do was stop her body from decaying or at least slow down the natural process that caused even dragons to age. Unlike humans dragons age slowly once they've reached a certain age, which is a century or two.<br><br>"You are welcome, sire," he answered, looking at her with a proud expression and back at the banner. "My knight needed a banner to proclaim who he is and to show that he was here to show off his prowess." Cecil shot her a quick steady look before he nodded and smiled a quick smile, turned away, and strode over towards one of the wagons where he could find a barrel that he rolled back to the tent and set upright next to tent. "You're water, sire," he answered, holding out a cup to her after he filled it from the barrel.<br><br>(Hmmm. Having him be the one she fights against the first time sounds great. And I like the idea about him being at the village, I'll see what I can do to work a way for that to happen. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-05-2013, 19:18:51</strong>
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				She was afraid he wasn't going to do it, especially with the tone in his voice.&nbsp; When he finally gave his answer she looked up at him and smiled softly.&nbsp; "Thank you," she said.&nbsp; Then she smirked at him, teasing him softly, "Imagine what life would be like without me.&nbsp; No one to sass you and try to get away with things they shouldn't."&nbsp; Though she really had thought about this, she didn't want to grow old and risk him not wanting her anymore.&nbsp; "Besides, what about when I'm old, grey, and wrinkly?" she asked him.<br><br>She smiled, "Thank you.&nbsp; I really do love it."&nbsp; Then he got her water and she smiled.&nbsp; "Thank you," she said taking it and sipping it.&nbsp; The next day, she was nervous again, especially as she heard her "name" being called out to fight.&nbsp; She looked at Cecil briefly, before stepping into the arena and drawing her sword, waiting for her opponent to join her.<br><br>((I believe we need a name for him lol))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>22-05-2013, 02:22:03</strong>
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				Cecil snorted, thinking about what she said and how much he had to put up with when he had brought her to the lair. The crying, the chatter, the changes that she went through as she grew, and all that. How he didn't eat her after all, he wasn't really sure. "I'd carry you down the mountain when you get that way," he teased, but thinking about her question and what she requested. <br><br>He found a place nearby that allowed squires to watch, trying to cheer her on or be there if she needed something from him. Soon enough he saw her in the ring that had been cleared out and roped off, showing the borders of the ring and where everyone would duel. Anyone stepping past the rope would lose automatically, of course.<br><br>Cecil frowned, now he was the one that was worried. Could she do what she needed to do? Would she be upset if she lost this first match? He.... gah... he was like a parent that worried about his kitling. He saw the male human step into the ring once Brandon's name was called, watching him face off with the masked duelist. Cecil grinned though, thinking that even her being hooded might throw people off or intimidate them since they couldn't see her face and they had to look upon a leather hood/helmet.<br><br><br><div align="center">************</div><br>He stepped into the ring, facing someone that was masked, had a good set of armor, and a sword.... wow that sword looked beautiful. Brandon swallowed, knowing that he had been thrust into this idea because he well, he just wanted the prize or maybe the idea of facing a dragon. Look at what that might do to his reputation if he could claim that he was the one that bested that beast. He held his sword ready, thinking that he might defend at first until he knew how the duelist before him might fight.<br><br>Soon, he realized that who ever had taught the masked duelist was someone that was a master and the style was something that he wasn't sure how to defend against. He moved around the ring, trying to break through and get a hit on Melody or disarm her but neither was working. Finally he started to attack and even her defense was better than his. Back and forth he switched, trying to do anything to break through what he came to realize that he couldn't possibly do.<br><br>He hated to do it but there would be other matches and at last he did the honorable thing. He dropped his sword to his feet and called out, "I yield to the Veiled Knight!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>22-05-2013, 03:26:08</strong>
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				She sighed softly and rested against him, staring at the deer and waiting for it to be cooked.<br><br>She watched as her opponent stepped into the ring.&nbsp; She circled around him first and watched him carefully.&nbsp; She briefly studied his stance and defensive position before attacking accordingly.&nbsp; She broke through his defenses.&nbsp; When he attacked and tried&nbsp; to break through her defense, he couldn’t.&nbsp; Neither could he disarm her.&nbsp; She was swift on her feet and quick with her sword movements.&nbsp; Eventually, he dropped his weapon and yielded to her.&nbsp; She was euphoric.&nbsp; Her first match and she performed wonderfully.<br><br>The day went on, her dueling everyone scheduled for that day and winning.&nbsp; The last battle was the toughest.&nbsp; Sure, she had gotten breaks to rest, but…she was tired by the time she had to duel the final contestant for the day.&nbsp; The man knew she was and got cocky.&nbsp; She started with defense, allowing him to attack her first so she could get a feel for his attack method.&nbsp; He used brute force and was a bit reckless but had good form otherwise.&nbsp; His left side wasn’t defended and she quickly noticed, going for it.&nbsp; He dodged, but barely, her sword nicking him in his side.<br><br>Her footwork was a bit sloppy and she had to slow down before she fell.&nbsp; That caused her to get distracted and his sword came, hitting her in the back.&nbsp; Luckily for her, it was good leather and didn’t go through, it still stung like crap though.&nbsp; Wincing, she turned and fought on.&nbsp; It was a close battle, she even came out with a cut to the arm over it, but she won.&nbsp; Sweat was pouring down her face, she laid on the ground, resting and trying to catch her breath.&nbsp; When she had it, she got up, the crowd cheering for her.&nbsp; Her name being chanted through the crowd.&nbsp; She felt amazing!&nbsp; She made her way over to Cecil and smiled, even though he couldn’t see it.&nbsp; “I won!” she said promptly before falling over, feinting from loss of blood.<br><br>((How’s that! Lol.&nbsp; Sorry, may have gotten a bit carried away with the drama lol))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>22-05-2013, 06:04:39</strong>
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				Cecil drew in a breath, seeing that she had tired by the end of the day and that her movements were becoming not as focused and sloppy. He hissed with the same breath as the blade of the duelist cut into the leathers but he had purchased a set that could take a lot and not harm her to much unless someone really sliced into her or the armor.<br><br>During those breaks he offered her water, cleaned her blade, oiled it, and tried to clean off some of the sweat that covered her. She worked so hard during each fight and even as he helped her as best as he could, he talked and told her how well she was doing, gave her whispered pointers, and kept up a conversation when she wanted to talk.<br><br>He saw her moving towards him and he started to smile and cheer back at her like he had been doing on and off. He gasped though as he started that last cheer, moving forward with speed that took a few people by surprise, catching her and cradling her in his arms. With a few pushed of his body, he moved through the crowd and towards the large tent that was hers. Once inside, and once he had secured the entrance by tying it closed, he peeled off the mask/helmet and set her down on the pallet that was filled with feathers.<br><br>Since they had their privacy, Cecil removed the leathers from her body, hanging them up on a small stand so they could dry and air out. Next he removed her clothing since it was also soaked before he washed her, dipping a cloth into a smaller barrel that he had filled earlier. "Kitling," he said, aware that she probably couldn't hear him, "you did so well today. Rest now and you have no more until the next day. Archery won't be as involved."<br><br>Once he bandaged her cuts and wounds with cloth that he tore apart, he stripped off his own leather pieces, then his clothes, and lay next to her so that he could keep himself between the entrance and her while she slept.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>22-05-2013, 06:30:19</strong>
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				She gained consciousness in the middle of the night.&nbsp; She groaned and sat up, her arm feeling sore from the cut.&nbsp; She winced slightly as she touched it.&nbsp; She noticed she was naked and the sweat had been washed off her body and that Cecil was sleeping next to her.&nbsp; The last thing she remembered was coming over to Cecil, then nothing.&nbsp; That last fight had taken a lot out of her.&nbsp; Right now, she was just sore and tired and she didn't want to think anymore.&nbsp; she just laid back down and cuddled up to Cecil before closing her eyes once more and sleeping.&nbsp; She would have archery tomorrow, and she hoped her arm wouldn't get in the way of it.&nbsp; She wondered if she could get him to at least numb the pain...she wanted the scar for proof that she really had succeeded and it would remind her of what she had done.&nbsp; She fell into a dark and dreamless sleep.<br><br>The next morning, she woke up, groaning softly and stretching, wincing once more as the stretch pulled her cut some.&nbsp; She looked around for Cecil, wondering if he was awake.&nbsp; If he was, she smiled.&nbsp; "Did you see me Cecil?&nbsp; I won!&nbsp; Could you numb the pain in my arm though....I don't want it to affect my archery today.&nbsp; "Don't heal it though...I want the scar."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>22-05-2013, 07:19:47</strong>
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				He felt her wake the first time but since he was still feeling safe inside the tent and that no one could get to her or find out that she was pretending to be a gender that she wasn't, he didn't move from how he was sleeping next to her or even move any of his body, keeping his arm near her. Although he did open one eye and peer at her through the darkness until she lay back down and he heard her breathing deepen again. <br><br>Cecil had woken before her, starting to go about some of his duties since he was acting as a squire. First was getting some food for her, bringing it back to the tent for when she woke. A chunk of chicken leg. Then was cleaning her armor again, sewing up some of the cuts in it. Gathering more water. Sharping, oiling, and taking care of her blade. Checking the bow and the arrows. He didn't string it yet though, waiting to do that for when it was time for her to compete. <br><br>By the time all that was done, he saw that she had woken and he smiled back at her from where he was resting inside of the tent, keeping the meat warm and a casket of water chilled. "I did," he answered, laughing at her excitement. "I watched every move you made and how you bested every one of them. See, I told you that you would be fine and that you could handle yourself."<br><br>He moved over, clasping her wrist with a light grasp and started to stroke his fingers over her wrist while he looked at the wound. He reached over, placing his other hand on the wound and a light chill soaked into the wound through his hand. "There, kitling. I numbed it and sped it up a little so it would heal faster but it will still scar."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>22-05-2013, 07:36:37</strong>
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				"Yes," she said smiling.&nbsp; "You were right."&nbsp; Then she frowned softly.&nbsp; "Though...that last one was a bit rough."&nbsp; She smiled at the feeling of him rubbing her wrists softly and then gasped at the cold feeling that seeped into her wound.&nbsp; Soon it past and she tested it out, not feeling any pain when she moved.&nbsp; She hugged him, "Thank you." She was so happy right now, albeit sore.&nbsp; She looked and saw the food, grabbing and eating it.&nbsp; She had worked up an appetite and had missed supper last night.&nbsp; She was still hungry when she was done eating.&nbsp; "Can I have more?" she asked him, taking a drink of water.<br><br>It would soon be time for her to be suited up again for the archery contest.&nbsp; She sighed at the feeling of having her breasts bound once more.&nbsp; It wasn't pleasant, but it was what she had to deal with.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>22-05-2013, 22:08:18</strong>
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				"You're welcome, sire," he answered, now that more might be awake and around. He wasn't going to ruin this for her and if someone realized that the two of them had concocted this plan to get her in the duels, he wasn't sure what might happen but it probably wouldn't be good. Cecil smiled, returning the hug but at the same time he reached down and cupped her ass cheeks for a few moments. "Miss our time together but it wouldn't do to have the sounds of the squire's sire and the squire making love with each other. Although... I bet many humans do that with their squires or princess and their ladies in waiting."<br><br>He shrugged, not really sure if that was the case but it amused him and brought laughter from him as he turned away to try to retrieve another chunk of turkey for her. Luckily he managed to snatch up one before anyone else noticed and he strode back to the tent, handing it over to her. <br><br>Cecil helped her back into the leathers, then did the same with the pieces that he was wearing. Today, he could be nearer her if she wanted since he could hand her arrows from her quiver unless she decided to wear that quiver. Either way, he was going to be nearby and watching. At least she didn't have to shoot any arrows at people since this contest was shooting at targets or mannequins.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>22-05-2013, 22:46:17</strong>
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				When he hugged her, she blushed a bit, feeling him cup her arse.&nbsp; "They may," she chuckled.&nbsp; "But I wouldn't mind making love to this form of yours," she said blushing a bit.&nbsp; She reached over and rubbed his chest, before he left to go and get her some more food.&nbsp; When he handed it to her, she ate it up and then cleaned her face and hands off.&nbsp; Then he was helping her get back into her armor and she wanted him to hand her her arrows, just so she could be near him during the contest.<br><br>When she was called up, she had the choice between the target and the mannequin.&nbsp; Deciding to show off, she shot most of her arrows at the target, getting them all very near or on the bulls eye.&nbsp; The last three however, she saved for the mannequin.&nbsp; She shot him in the eye, then the chest where the heart would be, then in the balls, smirking as she did so.&nbsp; She then turned to face the audience with a cocky bow and then turned to retrieve her arrows after the judges scored her.&nbsp; She left and then the next archers came up.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 02:26:25</strong>
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				Cecil grinned, giving her a nod. "When we get home, sire. We'll have plenty of privacy and time to make love when we're back home."<br><br>He smiled at her, pleased with her choice about having him near her. So instead of putting the quiver on her, he carried it as he walked behind her towards where the archery area had been set up. The sounds of a few more sword duels could still be heard as a few others who needed to compete did so. Cecil was more interested in being with the kitling though and he stood a little behind her and next to her so all he would have to do it reach over and give her an arrow.<br><br>He was mostly silent as she shot, doing his duty and handing her an arrow before she needed to even ask him to give it to her. He watched her though, and the shots she made, wincing a little much like everyone else did as her arrow landed in the mannequin's balls. Though once he followed her away from the archery grounds, he started to bellow in low laughter.<br><br>"That, sire, was just plain mean!" he teased, seeing that they were alone for the most part. Still playing the squire for her, he brought her some more water and even managed to retrieve a small collection of nuts and fruits that the camp cooks had thrown together as a snack for the contestants and others that were nearby until a bigger meal could be started.<br><br><div align="center">*******</div><br>Brandon didn't have anything to do today, he had competed in what he could compete in yesterday since today was mostly about archery except for the few stragglers that hadn't done so already. While he strolled through the grounds, looking over some of the wares at some of the tents that had sprung up, he heard the twang of bows being used and even a groan sound that came from the grounds as someone seemed to have placed an arrow either badly or in a place that caused the men to make that sound.<br><br>Being curious, he moved towards the spectators and watched as the masked fighter from yesterday made all of his shots. He was impressed, a swordsman and an archer? That took a lot of training, especially since this fighter seemed to have mastered, or at least has come close, both weapons. Still being curious, he followed the knight and squire but he didn't disturb them when they retreated to their tent. Instead, he stood nearby and watched.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 03:24:01</strong>
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				She smiled, blushing softly.&nbsp; &nbsp;She reached up and ruffled his hair softly.&nbsp; She liked doing that.&nbsp; “Can you look human more often?” she asked.&nbsp; “Not that I don’t like you’re dragon form but…” she trailed off, sighing softly.<br><br>She bit back a chuckle hearing everyone’s groans when she shot the mannequin’s balls, especially Cecil.&nbsp; When they were away from the archery grounds, she heard him laugh and started laughing herself.&nbsp; &nbsp;“How so?” she asked.&nbsp; “It was only showing off.”&nbsp; She took the water from him and drank it, as well as eating the fruits and nuts he gave her.&nbsp; “Do you think it was a bit much?” she asked him then, a bit worried it was, she just got a bit carried away when she did that.<br><br>They were in the tent and she asked him.&nbsp; “Do you think I could take this armor off now that I’m finished.&nbsp; Perhaps wear a dress instead?&nbsp; I’d like to go to the village,” she told him.&nbsp; “to actually visit one and see what it’s like when I’m not getting “sacrificed”.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 04:09:03</strong>
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				"Anything for my sire," Cecil answered, standing patiently and looking at her, letting her do what she was doing. "I understand, and I'll try. That's all I can promise."<br><br>"Shooting someones spot down there, it's just... makes men cringe. I have to act like that it bothers me, a least a little." He shook his head, still laughing. "No sire, it wasn't but it'll make people look at you differently since you showed them that you're not afraid to place an arrow somewhere that could really hurt."<br><br>Cecil looked at her, giving her request the thought that he decided it needed. "How about this? We go ride off a little bit, find a clearing, hide your leathers, let you dress, and then go into the village. You've acted as a masked knight while here and it would be odd to see... well... maybe it wouldn't. We could pretend that you were called to the tent and that I was told to remove you. That sounds like a better idea and I'll carry our possessions just in case someone is a thief or is being nosy."<br><br>With that decided since he liked that idea better, he stripped her of the armor and packed it away neatly. However, he kept his own leathers on and even added a smaller blade and a dagger since it would be really wrong for her to carry the blade or even a bow. Her sword was added to the pack that he was keeping, and he strapped the bow on the top.<br><br>"Are you ready, kitling?" he asked quietly, a little worried about what might happen when they stepped out of the tent. At least, as he said, it wouldn't look to odd since he was known as a the sire's squire. Just as quickly, he had the horses that were tied up outside saddled and he helped her into the saddle before taking the lead, heading even further north up the road to the village.<br><br><div align="center">******</div><br>Brandon, who was hanging around outside, but not to close that he could hear what was going on inside, watched a woman and the squire leave the tent. He frowned thoughtfully, not quite sure what to make of this and what he was seeing as they rode off. <br><br>(It's up to you if brandon follows them. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 04:36:47</strong>
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				She smiled at him and hugged him, “Thank you.”&nbsp; This way she could at least pretend he was human occasionally and she could pretend she was talking to one of her own kind.<br><br>She chuckled softly at his answer and then said, “Because I’m not afraid to stick an arrow where it hurts.&nbsp; At least, if they threaten me first.”&nbsp; She smiled.&nbsp; “I learned from the best,” she complimented.<br><br>She listened as he then made plans for letting her go to the village.&nbsp; She nodded, and it was decided.&nbsp; She had been called her for the veiled knight and now that he was done with her, his squire was to escort her out.&nbsp; She smiled a bit mischievously.&nbsp; “We should do this more often,” she told him.&nbsp; “This is fun.”<br><br>He helped her undress and once she was, she put on a simple gown.&nbsp; When she was done, he asked her if she was ready and she nodded.&nbsp; “Ready as I’ll ever be,” she smiled.&nbsp; She then followed him out to their horses and he helped her on before riding up the road north to the village.&nbsp; When they got there, she looked around wondering what to do.&nbsp; She moved to what looked like a shop and went inside, looking at everything.&nbsp; She gasped at all the trinkets and saw a hand mirror that was absolutely gorgeous.&nbsp; "Please Cecil," she begged him, pointing at it.&nbsp; She looked around and even saw a few books.&nbsp; She picked one up, staring at the pages, unable to read the words.&nbsp; Why had she never thought to ask to be taught to read.<br><br>"Can I have this too?" she asked holding it up to him.&nbsp; "And can you teach me to read it?"<br><br><div align="center">*******</div><br>Brandon (http://www.hotadonis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/1-hot-gorgeous-beautiful-boy-man-with-long-hair-long-haired-beard-bearded-light-eyes.jpg) looked from them to the tent and decided to get peek.&nbsp; He saw it was empty and then ran to get his horse, going to follow them and get to the bottom of this.&nbsp; Was that woman The Veiled Knight?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 06:10:40</strong>
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				Cecil smiled warmly again, nodding as well. "If it makes you comfortable sometimes for me to do this, I have no reason to not do so and to offer to be human to give you some comfort." His laughter at the next part continued, making it hard for him to pay attention to her what she was saying. "Oh kitling, you know how to stroke my ego. And I expect no less, defend yourself any way that you could. As long as it's not against me," he added, teasing her.<br><br>"This has been an entertaining adventure and it does these old bones some good to be away from the cavern. I agree, we should do this more often and it even teaches me some things that I did not know."<br><br>He was keeping her so close to him, even as they rode. Squire is what was decided he would be and now he would even be a guard, making the humans wonder who she really was and why she had a guard that was armored and armed keeping such a close eye on her. It confused them a little more, at least the shop keeper, when she addressed him and asked him if he would purchase those items for her. "Very well, lady," he added, confusing everyone further and playing on a new role that he decided would be entertaining to do so that the humans would wonder.<br><br>With care, he took the mirror and added the book. He included two more just so she could get a better education and enjoy them. After a moment he added a item for himself since he couldn't help but buy a statue of himself that he found on a shelf. He grinned over at her, seeing the jade carving. "Of course I'll teach you how to read, lady. We can start when we return." Did he mean the cavern or the tent? It wasn't clear but he had a plan in mind but for now he left that answer unclear.<br><br><div align="center">******</div><br>It wasn't to hard to follow their tracks, the horses hooves were close together and then he saw their mounts outside of a shop where they had tied them out front. Brandon, still being sneaky, or at least trying to be, leaned against the side of the building and watched through the open window, seeing them inside. What was going on with these two? Who was that woman? Taking a chance, he moved closer and acted like he was about to head inside when he saw that they were leaving. He didn't plan on colliding with either of them, he wanted it to seem like he accidentally walked near them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 06:42:48</strong>
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				She smiled and hugged him softly.&nbsp; “Thank you,” she smiled at him.&nbsp; Then she chuckled with him and said, “Unless you try and eat me.”&nbsp; Though she knew he wouldn’t and she was only teasing him back anyways.&nbsp; She smiled, happy he was agreeing with her that they should try this more often.<br><br>When they were at the village, she didn’t really pay much to the confused looks, though she knew they were.&nbsp; It did amuse her slightly.&nbsp; Not as much as it did Cecil though.&nbsp; She smiled, very happy when he added not just the one book, but two more along with it and her mirror.&nbsp; She noticed the statue and it looked just like him in his dragon form.&nbsp; “That’s a nice statue,” she smiled.&nbsp; She was happy when he told her he would teach her to read though.&nbsp; Did he mean when they got back to the tent or home?&nbsp; She shrugged, but hugged him anyways.&nbsp; “Thank you,” she said happily, earning more confused looks from everyone.<br><br>Just as they were getting ready to leave, she paused, seeing a tiny lidded box in the corner for sale.&nbsp; She moved to it and opened it up, her eyes widening when it started playing music and there was a tiny dancer inside of it.&nbsp; “What is it?” she asked as she turned it over looking at it.&nbsp; When she closed the box, the music stopped, and when she opened it again the music started again.&nbsp; It had such a beautiful sound and she was mesmerized by it.&nbsp; “Cecil,” she said.&nbsp; “Can I have this too?&nbsp; Pretty please?” she begged.&nbsp; After it was bought, if it was bought, they moved out of the shop.&nbsp; If it wasn’t bought, she would pout a little, but she would get over it.<br><br>She looked around, wondering where they could go next.&nbsp; She heard someone singing from one building, a woman, and she went to investigate.&nbsp; There were men drinking and women scantily clothed and she blushed.&nbsp; “What’s this place?” she asked him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 18:34:46</strong>
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				He returned the hug again, but for the second time he let him sneak a cup to her arse. "I can eat you very easily and I think I'd rather enjoy that," he teased, not really meaning eating her but instead he meant it sexually. It had been a surprise the first time that they had come together, he had always kind of thought her as someone that he would never do something like that with. It was racist, he supposed, humans and dragons together? Never! He wasn't sure exactly when he changed his mind, at least towards her, and how much he wanted to feel what it would be like to mate with her, as he thought of it the first few times. Even that thought and feeling changed, now he enjoyed giving her pleasure and his own when he was with her.<br><br>"It is, isn't it? I wonder if someone created it to show people to fear the beast in the cavern or to honor that beast? Either way, I'll take it since it is a beautiful statue." Besides, maybe he could do something with it sometime. He knew that he didn't gift her a lot of things but maybe he could use this for a gift for her sometime. The one thing that bothered him the most though was that she never could give him a day when she was born even when he asked her a few times, years ago. After those tries to get an answer, he dropped the questions once he knew that he wouldn't be able to get an answer from her.<br><br>He looked over from inspecting a few of the dried goods that were in barrels or being sold, hearing the music at first and then her words. "Go ahead, lady. Add it to the rest. Your parents, before they died, instructed me to take care of you and your needs, remember?" he added, adding to the role that they were playing, at least while in the village. "So if your heart desires the music box then I shall have to purchase it for you."<br><br>Cecil was glancing behind him, giving the male human that he now knew was following them a dirty look, when he heard Melody's inquiry. He glanced over at her, seeing that she was looking towards a building where drinking, singing, and other sounds could be heard. "Lady, it isn't proper for you to go...." Oh hells, she would probably bulk at that now and go there anyhow. "It's a tavern downstairs and a brothel upstairs, I assume."<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon swallowed, seeing that the male human that was almost glued to her side had noticed him and gave him a evil eye glare. At least the question that she asked had distracted the male with her but still, there was something kind of scary about her guard. Stepping back a little into a porch that offered a bit more protection, Brandon stared across the street towards the young woman. She seemed so... innocent? naive? unused to being in the village? he didn't know but there was something about her. What was she to the guard? It was hard for him to figure out. One moment the two seemed like they were together, then they acted like father and daughter, then guard and the one that needed guarded. All of that confused him. Maybe he could learn more if they went into the tavern/brothel.<br><br>That might be a good plan, he nodded to himself, thinking up an idea.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 18:59:24</strong>
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				She blushed at his words and bit her lip, recognizing that tone of his.&nbsp; She rested her head against his chest, chuckling softly.&nbsp; She didn’t know what to say to him.<br><br>She smiled when they talked about the statue of him.&nbsp; It was almost a perfect representation of him.&nbsp; She touched it softly, smiling, before going about her business and finding the musical box.&nbsp; She lit up as he said she could have it and she added it to the rest of the things.&nbsp; She smiled mischievously when he mentioned her parents.&nbsp; “Right,” she said nodding.&nbsp; “I remember.”&nbsp; Then he called it by something….music box.&nbsp; That’s what it was.&nbsp; She was very happy.<br><br>When they got to the building with the drinking and singing, she did indeed bulk at what he said.&nbsp; “What’s a brothel, and…I’m hungry,” she said softly.&nbsp; “And they seem to be serving food, plus…I want to try one of those drinks.”&nbsp; She walked in then after his explanation of what a brothel was, and some people stopped what they were doing to look at her.&nbsp; One drunk man, one very drunk man, came up to her and suggested going upstairs with him.&nbsp; She punched him in the face, knocking him down to the ground before looking over at Cecil.&nbsp; “Can we eat here please?” she asked him as if she had just done nothing out of the ordinary.&nbsp; In fact, she had gotten the attention of quite a few people.&nbsp; When she punched that man down.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 20:59:45</strong>
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				He looked back at her, realizing again how sheltered she has been. "A place where people pay to have sex," was all he said, not really knowing that maybe what he was talking about would get people upset. "Fine then, one drink." That much he knew, unless she wanted to learn what would happen to her if she drank more then she should. The vomiting, the withdrawl, the pain, the headache, and anything else. She could deal with that herself, he had no interest in helping with that!<br><br>Before he could stop her, her fist had come around and slammed into the drunks face. Now, with a quick step up to her, he loomed over her and glared at anyone that might even think about trying anything. "Go sit down," he answered, looking at her with a deadpan expression. Seeing that most of the seats were filled, he looked at someone and growled, "Move," expecting to be obeyed, which he was as the man scrambled away from the table.<br><br><em>This was a bad idea</em>, he was now thinking. <em>Bringing her to the village and even letting her get near this place.</em><br><br><div align="center">******</div><br>Meanwhile, Brandon slipped into the brothel during the event of her fist landing on the guys face, seating himself a bit away from the two he was watching and trying to blend in. He pulled one of the woman onto his lap and started to tease her by saying things to her that made her laugh. It seemed like a perfect way to blend in, indeed. Though now he wondered even more, what kind of lady would go around punching people while she had a guard that could do that for her? He really didn't understand these two. <br><br>With a quick thought, he stopped one of the tavern wenches, telling her to deliver a tankard of ale to the table with his compliments. The lady wanted to drink? Then he shall provide and give her as much ale as she desired.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 21:16:55</strong>
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				<em>Why would people pay to have sex?</em> She thought.&nbsp; It didn’t make much sense to her. She shrugged anyways and went in.<br><br>She smiled when he told her to go sit down and she did.&nbsp; She watched as he growled at a man to move and stifled back a chuckle when he scrambled out of the way.&nbsp; She had no idea he was thinking this was a bad idea now.&nbsp; Before they had a chance to order anything, a woman came over and set a tankard of ale in front of her and pointed to Brandon, telling her it was from him.&nbsp; She looked and she turned her head to the side.&nbsp; He looked….familiar.&nbsp; Who was he.&nbsp; Then she remembered, she fought him in the tournament!&nbsp; He didn’t know did he?<br><br>She grew nervous then, but didn’t want to look suspicious, so she went to take a drink.&nbsp; She made a face when she did and sat it down, shaking her head.&nbsp; “That’s horrid,” she told Cecil.&nbsp; “Here,” she said pushing it to him.&nbsp; “You can drink it if you want.&nbsp; I think I’ll just order some food now.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 21:32:56</strong>
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				Cecil looked over as well, giving Brandon another evil eye glare. Damn human had been following them on and off for a bit now and so far he was letting it slide since kitling was enjoying herself and the pest wasn't doing anything that would cause Cecil to really go after him or stop anything. The drink offer though, that was pushing things. He started to chuckle, a little at Melody and a little in just plain amusement as she took a drink and then made that sour looking face.<br><br>"No lady, you know I'm on guard and I don't want my wits impaired. Order me some food though as well, if it pleases you."<br><br>Cecil let out a growling sound, ignoring the raised tankard that was sent his way. However his hand clasped around the dagger handle with a tight grip. Annoying human! Cecil growled deeper, seeing what was going to happen next but he couldn't believe that the male was going to actually! It was done and now he waited to see what Melody would do since their stalker had enough concern for himself to not actually cover her guard with steaming stew that Cecil had ordered for himself.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon grinned over at her and raised his own tankard in greeting when he saw that she was looking at him. Damnation! The other was giving him that evil glare again and if Brandon wasn't wrong, it looked like her guard wanted to use that dagger on him. Still, feeling a little testy, Brandon raised the tankard again at the guard.<br><br>He finally pushed the tavern maid off his lap, stood, grabbed the platters of food from another lass, and wove his way towards the table. "Your meal, lass," he said, standing at their table and placing the platter before her before he shoved the other at her guard with a push that almost spilled the food off the platter and onto Cecil's lap.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 22:29:18</strong>
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				Melody stuck her tongue out at him as he chuckled at her, but she had a pleasant smile on her face as well.&nbsp; When he told her to order for him, she looked at him curiously.&nbsp; "I don't know what you want," she said.&nbsp; "You can order yourself, I however, would like some steak."&nbsp; When the food was ordered, she noticed he was upset though, and wondered if it was because of that man...what was his name?&nbsp; She couldn't remember.&nbsp; Soon, the food was coming and she saw that guy again taking their food from the woman bringing it to them and sat hers in front of her but nearly spilling Cecil's in his lap.&nbsp; "What's your problem?" she asked standing up from her seat, glared at him.&nbsp; She didn't like how he was acting.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-05-2013, 23:55:30</strong>
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				He smirked at her, ignoring how she stuck her tongue out at her for the most part. <br><br>"If my lady permits then I shall order for myself," he answered, still teasing her a bit but keeping up the acting that they started earlier. Wouldn't that be interesting though? Finding a troupe that they could join and act out different parts. She already played the virgin in the villages, now the duelist, and the lady that was being guarded. Cecil snorted, giving the idea some thought though.<br><br>Soon enough he agreed, a steak sounded good since it reminded him a lot of how he went hunting. Once the kitling stood, Cecil lumbered to his feet as well and kept near her. No one this time was going to come onto her or try to take her somewhere that he didn't approve of. He was there to loom, which is what he was doing.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>"No problem lass, I was only delivering the meals," Brandon answered, giving her puppy dog eyes and holding his hands up in the universal of peace. "And I wanted to meet you since it's rare to even see a lady wandering through a village, especially one that has a guard dog, eh, I mean a body guard. So well met, I'm Brandon and you are?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>24-05-2013, 01:01:11</strong>
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				She watched as Cecil got to his feet as well and kept near her.&nbsp; She eyed Brandon carefully when he held his hands up.&nbsp; She listened to him carefully and she didn't know if she should talk or let Cecil do the talking.&nbsp; He was addressing her though and Cecil was treating her as someone in charge so it wouldn't make sense for him to do the talking.&nbsp; "Melody," she answered simply.&nbsp; "Now, if you'll excuse me, my companion and I would like to finish our meals.&nbsp; In peace."&nbsp; She eyed him, not sure what to make of him.&nbsp; Did he follow them here?
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>24-05-2013, 03:54:26</strong>
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				He so wanted to pull her even more towards him but instead Cecil only stood behind her and loomed over her, glaring again at this pest with a stony stare. He was proud at his human, since she was his and had been for years, hearing her only give her name and then mouth off further, telling the pest that they wanted to be left alone to enjoy their meals."<br><br>"My lady, maybe we should retire to a room upstairs that's private. To many are watching down here and some of them are annoying," Cecil said, looking at her but with an expression that softened a little, showing that it wasn't her that he was annoyed with. Although, at least the guy she had punched had managed to find his way outside once someone kicked him out the door with a boot to his arse.<br><br><div align="center"> *****</div><br>Brandon cringed a little, being up close and person now with that guard that he was sure had no problem with removing him, probably with deadly force. He laughed to himself though, seeing how pissed the guy seemed when his meal almost landed on his lap and how the woman he was with stood and berated him. So her name was Melody? Interesting.<br><br>"Whatever you want lass. All I have to say is this, my thanks for your name. I shall be seeing more of you though, me thinks." He stepped back, watching her reaction to that statement. How she reacted would be telling, at least to him and it might tell him that she was more then she seemed. He still thought there was more to what these two were doing and what happened back at the dueling grounds since the tent was empty and the two horses near it had been ridden here.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>24-05-2013, 04:04:58</strong>
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				She nodded and smiled at him, glad to see his expression soften with her.&nbsp; She was glad that he wasn't annoyed with her.&nbsp; She still eyed Brandon with curiosity and suspicion.&nbsp; Then, her eyes widened a bit at his statement.&nbsp; "I don't think we shall," she said.&nbsp; "Seeing as I will be leaving town today and do not plan on returning anytime soon."&nbsp; She turned to Cecil however and looked at him.&nbsp; "I think we can head up to our room now."&nbsp; She grabbed their platters of food, not wanting them to go to waste, seeing no problem in eating in peace in their room.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>24-05-2013, 05:55:44</strong>
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				Cecil kept up his looming over her and the glare at the human that was pestering. He smiled though, amused at how she had handled herself and how she was a little dismissive towards one of her own kind. Did it remind her of what she had been through when she was a child and how her own people had chased her off? He wasn't sure but he noticed how her words seemed to be chill towards the human.<br><br>At first Cecil didn't take the trays from her, wanting his hands free as he wove her through the tables, the drunks, and some of the workers that were downstairs. Once upstairs though, he clasped the trays, "Let me, lady." He smiled, only trying to help, not annoy her further. He had been told about which room would be free and soon enough it was as he was told, they were inside a room that was like an ocean. Blue, so much blue, and a splash of green and white. At least the colors were light and muted, not stab into your eyes bright. After he closed the door, he made sure to slide the bolt closed, locking the door.<br><br>Cecil pulled out a chair for her at a table that was nearby after placing the trays on it. He smiled again, delving into his own meal while he though a little. They were in a brothel and in a room together. It was the first time she was in such a place and when they were together usually, they never really did a lot of playing and it was more of him trying to give her some pleasure while he took some of his own. Now though, he thought that it would be a good time to play with her.<br><br>Standing, Cecil moved behind her and started to massage his fingers over her shoulders. "My kitling. I plan to show you some things that we've never done before. I won't cause you much pain but there might be a little pain involved. All I will say is that for the first time I will be eating you but it will not be how you expect me to, I'm sure."<br><br>"Your sire wants you to remove you dress once I step back and go lie on the bed on your back."<br><br>Cecil watched her, removing his own clothing but he didn't care where they fell before he moved towards her on the bed, leaning over her like he was looming again while he stared down at her from where he spread her legs open and nestled between them. With a bit of concentration, he created a few green scarves with his magic and used them to bind her wrists to the wooden posts of the bed. He didn't want her wrists to lose their blood flow or to leave marks on her skin but he did want her secured.<br><br>"There, kitling. For once I have you where I want and you can't move away," he teased, moving his hands down from her wrists, along her arms, and onto her breasts. "I hardly ever tell you but your breasts grew into beautiful ones as you matured. For a human since dragon's never grow breasts."<br><br>That was where he focused his attention for now, seeing what she might saw or what her reaction was to being tied up and how he was taking even more control away from her. What he's done so far was only the start though, he had other ideas that he was going to do. As he said, he planned to eat her at least once before they left this room.<br><br><div align="center">******</div><br>"I see. Well, we'll see if that's true or not. You never know, we might run into each other again. Who knows what the fates have in store for us." Brandon nodded, moving away and heading back to his table where he watched them ascend. Hearing how her guard's low tone requested a room.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>24-05-2013, 06:14:11</strong>
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				It did remind her of when she was little, being chased into the woods, but…not much.&nbsp; She wasn’t chasing him off, simply just dismissing him.&nbsp; She didn’t trust him.&nbsp; She made her way to the room that was said to be empty however, before Cecil did take the trays from her.&nbsp; She handed them over, smiling at him softly.&nbsp; When they were in the room, she was a bit surprised by the colors, blue.&nbsp; She didn’t think she saw so much blue before in one space.&nbsp; There was green and white though but only splashes.&nbsp; She heard him lock the door and she sat at the table as they ate, she smiling at him.<br><br>As she finished eating, she saw him move behind her and felt his fingers massaging her shoulders.&nbsp; She leaned into it, enjoying it.&nbsp; Then he spoke.&nbsp; Things?&nbsp; What things?&nbsp; And…pain?&nbsp; Eating her?&nbsp; She was a bit nervous at those words.&nbsp; She swallowed hard and when he stepped back, she did as he said.&nbsp; She took her dress off and she went to lie on the bed on her back.&nbsp; She looked up at him nervously as he spread her legs and nestled between them.&nbsp; She wondered what he was going to do with the scarves he conjured, but she knew immediately as he bound her wrists to the bed.<br><br>She felt his hands move down from her wrists, down her arms, and finally onto her breasts, listening as he spoke.<br><br>“Cecil,” she asked nervously.&nbsp; “What are you going to do to me and what do you mean by…” she swallowed hard.&nbsp; “Eating me?”&nbsp; She was nervous and a bit scared.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>24-05-2013, 18:34:59</strong>
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				"You know I'd never really hurt you, even if I tease you that I might," he added, seeing the expressions and looks that she gave him. Cecil stared at her, smiling back at her and drawing out how he was going to answer her. "I'm mostly making this up as a go along since you wanted to come here. We feasted, of course, and now it's time for another different feast. I get to show you what it means to be in the other half of this place and what takes place as many of these brothels."<br><br>He moved his hands down her stomach and onto her legs, holding them open while he slid his body down a little until he was close to the edge of the bed. Leaning down, he started to touch his mouth to her sex, giving her small kisses, blowing deep breaths against her sex, and even flicking his tongue against her. He did all of this for awhile, building her pleasure and watching her to see what she was doing or reacting since he usually didn't play with her like this. At last he lowed his mouth onto her clit and sucked it into his mouth while he enjoyed how it seemed like he was eating that part of her. Cecil didn't release his mouth from her clit, sucking on that part of her until he felt her releases, wanting her to have two or more just from that.<br><br>He wasn't done yet and soon his tongue returned to licking at her, moving from the bottom of her sex to the top and even pushing deeper into her, trying to give her even more orgasms since he wanted to hear her sing but Melody's singing was different compared to the singing that she heard that woman doing, which was what had drawn her towards this building.<br><br>"I think I rather like seeing you tied up. Maybe it's all those times that villagers have done it to you and until now I never noticed that it excites me." He smiled, touching her stomach again with his fingers now that some time had passed.<br><br>Thinking that she could handle at least a little more, but not much, he moved back closer to her and leaned forward, his hands trapping her as he put them on both sides of her chest. Cecil pushed into her before he started to move, knowing she was trapped still since her wrists were bound to the bed. "My virgin maiden, trapped by the dragon and forced to be eaten. Such a horrible fate!" he teased, moving down to bite at her breasts with a soft, at least for someone biting at her, bite to each of her breasts that gave her a little pain and left a mark on each of them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>24-05-2013, 18:59:16</strong>
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				He spoke and she relaxed at his words, knowing he wouldn’t hurt her.&nbsp; She was still curious about what he meant by feasting on her and then he said he meant to show her what happened at brothels.&nbsp; She still didn’t understand why some people paid for sex.&nbsp; She was distracted by that thought as he moved his hands down from her breasts, to her stomach and then onward to her legs, keeping them open until he had slid down far enough himself to put his mouth to her sex.<br><br>Her eyes widened and she gasped as he kissed her mound, gasping even more as he blew his breath into it and flicking his tongue against her.&nbsp; She wriggled some, as best she could with her hands tied down to the bed post.&nbsp; He continued this, for what seemed like an eternity and her pleasure just built.&nbsp; When at last, his mouth wrapped around her clit and began to suck, she moaned.&nbsp; This felt so amazing.&nbsp; Her moans grew louder and louder until she came from it and then again, her body writhing in pure pleasure against his mouth.&nbsp; She was out of breath, trying to catch it, but he wasn’t even done with her yet.&nbsp; He started licking her some more, from bottom to top and pushing deeper into her.<br><br>It felt just as wonderful and she was able to cum from that, “singing” just like he wanted.&nbsp; “Cecil,” she cried out with pleasure, it was almost too much for her.&nbsp; He moved away from her though, speaking to her.&nbsp; She was already flushed with a natural blush so she couldn’t blush anymore at his words, but she would’ve if she could’ve.&nbsp; She felt his fingers on her stomach once more before he moved to place his hands on either side of her chest and entering her.<br><br>She gasped from it, hearing his words as he started to move inside her.&nbsp; “So….horrible,” she moaned out, playing along.&nbsp; She gasped a bit, feeling him bite her breasts, though she could handle the small amount of pain that came with it.&nbsp; In fact, she thought it almost added to the pleasure he was giving her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 00:02:47</strong>
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				It surprised him a bit, even if it shouldn't, that he was rather enjoying himself as he was playing with her while he was in a human shape. Although he felt that way earlier when he had taken a shape halfway between the two but this time it was different but not in a bad way. Or maybe it was having her in this place, in this room, and how she couldn't get free since he had restrained her. It might be both of those things or more but whatever it was, Cecil was enjoying himself.<br><br>"Yes my virgin sacrifice?" he teased, touching her still even as he looked up from where he was kneeling between her legs. He smile over at her, seeing how much she was blushing and how that made him laugh again.<br><br>"I know, and you forgot cruel as well. Horrible and cruel beast, ravaging you after everyone gave you to me. Now I get to eat you for sure and the taste of you is such a fine feast." True to his teasing, he lowered his mouth onto her breasts again, adding another mark to the same spot that his teeth had already imprinted while he moved, letting her feel him inside of her.<br><br>He held out as long as he wanted before he filled her as he had his own orgasm. Cecil lay against her after, making his cock flex inside of her as he relaxed against her chest while he planted even more kisses on her but now they were on her lips. With a flick of his fingers, he removed the knots that held her hands above her.<br><br>"Rest for a little bit, my kitling. Soon we will have to return to the duelist grounds but if you want to see more of the village, we have time to do that."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 00:40:21</strong>
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				She didn't answer him at first, her thoughts muddled.&nbsp; "That....that felt amazing," she said breathlessly.&nbsp; He was laughing though, and she had no idea why.<br><br>"You are such a cruel beast," she said.&nbsp; "I think I must call for...." before she could finish that though, he was biting her breasts one more time and she moaned as he continued to move inside of her.&nbsp; She had yet another orgasm, yet he was still able to continue before he finally came inside her and settled against her, untying her hands.&nbsp; She brought her hands down, wrapping them around his neck gently as she tried catching her breath and said, "Cecil....you can eat me more often."&nbsp; She really enjoyed that.&nbsp; "And...maybe we could see a bit more of the village."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 03:08:17</strong>
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				"I'm glad to hear that, little kitling," he answered, hearing how her breathing had changed and how what he was doing to her had caused that. "I am at that but then I am a cranky virgin eating beast that steals from humans and all that. So I agree." He grinned again, laughing at all the names that he's been called through the years, most of which were insults or said in anger. He raised an eyebrow at what she started to say until he grinned at her again and started to laugh. "I plan to, my Melody. Like your name, I plan to make you sing for me during all the times that I'm feasting on you."<br><br>He reached up, patting her hands a bit before he thought that she had enough for now and he didn't want her too tired since tomorrow was the feast, the announcement of the winners, and then the ride home. Since it was his idea to bring her upstairs, he moved off her after a bit since he wanted to rest with her for some time. Cecil picked up the bowl of water that was in the room, placing it near her on the bed so he could wash away what they did while they were up here before the dressed and headed back into the village.<br><br>Standing on the street, right outside of the tavern/brothel, he looked up and down the main street like he was searching for something. With a smile, he tugged on her hand while he stood behind her. "Walk with me, lady. I have an idea about something that you might enjoy." <br><br>He hoped that she wouldn't balk at where he was going to take her but if she didn't he soon led her towards a building that was down aways. Soon the cries of different animals, mostly dogs and cats, could be heard from outside as did the smell of many different animals kept together. It was rare but he knew that this village, since the tournament was also being held here, had a few other shops that most villages didn't have, like this one for instance.<br><br>"I suppose I could live with a cat or kitten if you wanted one," he said to her, seeing if she would go inside. "Dogs though are not permitted. They tend to bark to much and try to attack. My kind has learned that the hard way."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 03:50:33</strong>
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				She just smiled as he said he planned to feast on her and she said, “Then I’ll sing like a little birdie for you.”&nbsp; She felt him pat her hands and then soon after he was getting off of her.&nbsp; She brought her hands down to her sides, enjoying the feeling that it came with after her arms were forced to be in the same position.&nbsp; She felt him start washing her off and then they were dressing once more.&nbsp; They were back in the village once more.<br><br>She followed him to a building that had the different sounds of animals inside and he led her in.&nbsp; Her eyes widened at the cats and dogs and she lit up when he told her she could have a kitten.&nbsp; She hugged him hard.&nbsp; “Thank you, thank you, thank you,” she said and then immediately ran over to where the kittens were, looking at them.&nbsp; They were just so cute and adorable.&nbsp; She found the cutest little orange kitten with blue eyes and instantly fell in love.&nbsp; “I want this one,” she said.&nbsp; “And her name will be Fluffy.”&nbsp; She picked her up and started stroking her fur, the kitten was so gorgeous.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://critteristic.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/cute-kitten.jpg)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 06:30:59</strong>
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				"Of course you will and I'll make sure that you sing for me," he answered, still playing their roles to the hilt.<br><br>Cecil stood behind her, keeping a blank expression as he thought a guard should until his mouth twitched into a quick smile, seeing how happy and excited she was and the animal that she choose. As he said, at least it wasn't a dog because then he would have had to deny her but the orange little puff ball, that he could handle. "Fluffy, lady?" he asked, shaking his head and handing over even more coins. At least they were not coins that came from his hoard, these were ones that he put away in a stash that was for spending or buying her things when he thought that he wanted to do so or when she asked, like the bed that's back in the lair and some of her other possessions.<br><br>"Then she is yours, lady. Be aware, I have no plans to feed her or take care of her and you better clean up after her." With that said, he broke his role again by reaching over to the purring kitten and stroking her head.<br><br>"Has my charge seen enough or does she have other places that she wishes to see or cause mischief?"<br><br><br>(AHHHHHHH, he/she's cute! :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 06:44:17</strong>
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				((Lol, so were a bunch of others that I had a hard time choosing from lol ^_^))<br><br>"Yes," she said.&nbsp; "Fluffy.&nbsp; Why, do you have a problem with the name?"&nbsp; She liked the name, she thought it suited her...considering she was a fluff ball.&nbsp; She smiled as he reached over and pet her and then he was speaking once more.&nbsp; "I promise to take good care of Fluffy," she said all serious before she turned her attention to her new kitten.&nbsp; "You're just the cutest little thing aren't you," she said in a tone like you would talk to a baby and she was nuzzling the purring feline.&nbsp; Then she realized something...."What do cats eat?" she never had a cat before, so she didn't know what to feed them.<br><br>Then he was asking her if she had seen enough and she said, "We can go back now....wait, don't we need a few things for Fluffy first?"&nbsp; She was aware that she was spending more and more of his money, but....he was the one who offered her the cat and he was the one with the money so....
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 07:31:06</strong>
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				"No lady, I have no problem with the name. It's yours to take care of, love, and to name so Fluffy it is. "Mouses, birds, other small things like that. " He paused, thinking that maybe they could just feed it some of the meat that they hunted. "Or some our own dinner, some of the meat that we put on the spit." He really didn't know either what pet cats ate, so he guessed. It's not like he's ever had a pet before... well... until Melody since sometimes he thought of her as his pet human.<br><br>"Like what?" he asked, generally curious. The money he didn't mind spending since it was money he put away that was her fund even if never really told her that he was doing that or keeping a smaller pile for the things that she might want or need. <br><br>With another quick stroke of Fluffy's head, Cecil fell back into his role as her guardian. First it was helping her onto the horse, then setting their pace back to the grounds where the tournament was being held, and keeping a watch on everything around them. When they returned, it was time to be her squire again and he took care of the horses, groomed them, fed them, watered, etc. He brought in their saddle bags and then secured the tent entrance, sealing them inside.<br><br>"Sire, are you going to stay inside of the tent or?" he asked, knowing he would have to help depending on what her answer was.<br><br>(Grins. I bet! Laughs. It's hard to choose pics of kittens. Nods!)
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 07:55:20</strong>
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				((^_^ lol))<br><br>She smiled when he answered her and nodded and then thought about what they could buy for Fluffy.&nbsp; She didn't really know.&nbsp; "Never mind," she said.&nbsp; "I don't know what to buy her.&nbsp; She stroked her fur softly as Cecil quickly stroked her head and then she was following him out to the horses again.&nbsp; She rode, one hand on the reins, the other holding onto Fluffy tight so she wouldn't fall and get hurt.&nbsp; Once they were back to the tents, she stayed inside and sat on the bed, smiling down at her fluff ball as she pet her.&nbsp; The cat was contentedly purring with her eyes closed.&nbsp; She loved her new kitty.&nbsp; When Cecil came back and sealed them in the tent, she said, "I'll stay here with my new kitty."&nbsp; She picked her up and nuzzled her softly before placing her in her lap again.<br><br>"I think this is the best gift you have ever given me," she said happily.&nbsp; Then she thought of something.&nbsp; "Can she come to the feast with us tomorrow?" she asked him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 16:41:47</strong>
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				He felt a little guilty, knowing now that she had become so secluded in her adopted home. Maybe he had made a mistake about bringing her there for so long without letting her interact with more of her race. He looked at her and down at the kitten, seeing how much she adored the pet and what she said to him. "You are welcome, Melody." Since they were not going anywhere for awhile, he peeled off his own leathers and hung them onto another stand, feeling a little relieved that he didn't have to wear them for a bit. "Hmmm..." he rumbled, thinking about her question. "I suppose so but remember you're acting as a male duelist. So if you do bring Fluffy, just don't over do the cooing at her."<br><br>Cecil smiled, not trying to hurt her feelings or anything. When he saw that she fell asleep, he covered her up with a blanket that was part of their supplies and made sure the puff ball was near her before he lay down between the entrance and her, only a few inches away. Morning came and it was time to get her breakfast, help her back into the armor, strap on her sword, and head out to the announcement of the winners. <br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon returned to the grounds long before the two that he was spying on had since he saw them head upstairs when the three of them were at the tavern/brothel. He was nearby when he saw them ride in, taking a place where he could watch the tent while making it harder to spot him. Although he swore that he saw the guard glare over towards him but maybe not since the guard didn't bother to do anything further. After the tent flap was sealed, he wandered off again, heading to his own tent and getting some rest.<br><br>He saw the squire/guard retrieving breakfast for two people before the masked duelist and his squire headed towards the middle of the grounds where everyone was gathering to hear who one which duel. He joined the crowd soon enough and he stood in a place where he could watch the duelist and his squire, which is what he was doing for the most part. It was hard for him to decide, all the clothing the knight was wearing and the armor hid any idea that a woman might be the one that bested him.<br><br><br>(Grin. You're choice if she won both, one, or neither. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-05-2013, 18:49:00</strong>
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				She smiled down at Fluffy and then listened to Cecil speak.&nbsp; Maybe it wouldn’t be a good idea to bring her.&nbsp; “Okay then, I’ll just bring her some left overs then.”&nbsp; She yawned softly.&nbsp; She laid down intending to go to sleep and said, “Goodnight Cecil, goodnight Fluffy.”&nbsp; Cecil covered her up and Fluffy curled up near her face, keeping it warm and she smiled.&nbsp; In the middle of the night however, Fluffy was up and moving around and she pounced on top of Cecil on his chest before sitting there and grooming herself.<br><br>Morning came and Fluffy was off of him by the time that came, snuggling up to Melody once more.&nbsp; Melody woke up and smiled at her puff ball.&nbsp; Then she noticed Cecil was gone, so she sat in bed, playing with Fluffy.&nbsp; When he came back with the food, she thanked him and then started eating only half of it and then letting Fluffy have the rest.&nbsp; She was still hungry, but was glad she didn’t have to exert any energy today.&nbsp; After breakfast though, it was back into her leathers and her sword strapped to her side and then they were off to the announcement of the winners.<br><br>They were standing in the crowd and Melody was nervous about whether or not she won.&nbsp; She hoped she did, she had bested all the swordsmen she had competed against, but there were other contests besides that one and the judges could’ve thought someone was better than her.&nbsp; Finally though, the judge was speaking.&nbsp; Her eyes widened in amazement when he spoke and declared The Veiled Knight as winner of both, sword and archery competitions.&nbsp; She tried to hide her excitement and try to just act smug, but the look on her face, that thankfully no one could see, was full of excitement.&nbsp; Now she would get to tease Cecil about how his hoard was now hers by right.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-05-2013, 00:24:59</strong>
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				"Night sire," he answered, not knowing if anyone might be nearby and listening. Later that night, he opened one eye and looked at the puff of fur that was on his chest, letting out a small smoke filled snort, and then going back to sleep.<br><br>He was nervous but for a different reason, knowing that all of this could go bad and he would have to try to protect her or that his secret might become known if the humans decided that the decisions weren't to their liking. Cecil felt even more tense, hearing that Melody had won both and he stepped closer to her, putting him at her back and staring around with a stony expression. No one was going to get close to her until they were safely back at the cavern. Even during the feast, when it happened, late today, he planed to stand behind her wherever she was seated, which would probably be the place of honor now.<br><br>He smiled down at her, sensing her excitement even if he couldn't see her face because of the hood. "Congratulations sire," Cecil said, "You deserved to win and I told you that you would!" He shook his head, knowing that at least for the sword duel she would win a change to slay the beast in the cavern but for the archery? That might bring her something else. What was it they said? He recalled something about a chance to meet with the lord at that oversaw this village, which would take place during a feast in the winners honor.<br><br>Ah ancestors! It figures that the human was more then he let on, Cecil thought, looking over at the human that had moved closer to them.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Huh, so that masked duelist won both? Brandon thought, staring through the crowd to find the two that were sire and squire. And what had they done with the lady that was with them yesterday? He had his suspicions but he couldn't prove anything. Moving through the crowd, he paused when he was standing close to them.<br><br>"Well fought and well deserved. I had hoped that I'd have a chance at that beast but you deserve the prize that you won. And even more so at the archery contest. Please, when you have the time, come to my estate so I can host that feast that is in your honor."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-05-2013, 00:54:33</strong>
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				She noticed Cecil was standing by her the whole time, never letting anyone get close to her.&nbsp; She didn’t mind though, it was probably better that way since they may try something.&nbsp; She knew Cecil was only trying to protect her.&nbsp; She smiled at his praise though and wanted to hug him, but refrained from it.&nbsp; Males didn’t hug each other did they?&nbsp; At the feast, later that day, Cecil was still standing behind her.&nbsp; “Come,” she said.&nbsp; “Sit and eat.&nbsp; Nothing’s going to…” she paused when she saw Brandon coming over to them.<br><br>She simply nodded, afraid to speak since he might recognize her voice.&nbsp; She was silent for a moment, before speaking in as low a voice as she could, “You’re estate?”&nbsp; She was a bit confused.&nbsp; Why would she need to go to his estate?
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-05-2013, 02:48:18</strong>
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				The feast had been set out inside of a cloth pavilion that covered a few different long tables. Dishes of many meats, drinks, fruits, and others were packed onto the middle of the tables. Now that many of the duelists have packed up and the like, each spot on the tent was hung with their own banners. Melody's though was at the front, showing that she had competed and won the overall prize, which was the hunt of the dangerous beast that continued to plague them. Cecil still thought of the irony that came from that idea, knowing that she had slayed him years ago since he let her in and made a home in his cavern.<br><br>"No sire, I'm your squire and I'll eat with the others later. My duties are to you, remember?" he whispered, leaning over so his words were to her or at least he made it seem like they had some privacy. It was a good thing that he had no weapons on his person since he so wanted to remove this human. The glares obviously weren't working but Cecil knew that a lowly squire wouldn't even think about going after someone because it would reflect on his sire.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>"That's right, my estate. I inherited from my father a few months ago when he was killed while out hunting. To be honest, it was my idea to try to bring everyone together for this and even though I was the one that thought of the idea, I still wanted to compete like everyone else. Now that you, good sir, have won there is going to be a feast in your honor when you decide to call in the marker for the archery contest."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-05-2013, 02:55:23</strong>
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				She looked at him and then looked at Cecil.&nbsp; "Very well," she said in her "disguised" voice.&nbsp; "We shall come tomorrow because after that we are departing for the dragon's cave and then on to another tournament," she said in a half truth.&nbsp; "As for now, if you do not mind, I would be retiring to my tent.&nbsp; It has been quite a day and I would like to relax."&nbsp; Then she turned to Cecil.&nbsp; "Squire, pack up some of the food to bring back with us, I would like to eat in peace and away from everyone else."&nbsp; That and it would be quite hard to eat with her hood on and not to mention she had Fluffy to feed.&nbsp; She gave Brandon a small bow before helping Cecil pack up some of the food.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-05-2013, 05:16:23</strong>
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				Cecil looked back at her, giving her a what can you do type of look, which he seemed to usually give to her when he thought she was doing something that was typically human but that look hadn't been sent her way in a few years since he noticed that she had matured. This time that look was given to her because of the pest that kept trying to get involved with Melody.<br><br>"Yes sire," he answered, beginning to do as it was his role to do, gathering some food but when he saw her start to try to help as well he shook his head slightly, trying to make it clear he was going to take care of it and it would look odd if he was asked to gather the food and then had his sire get involved. They were away soon enough, moving through the grounds once Cecil reached up to tug down her banner. It was one of the last things, besides the tent, that hadn't been packed away but now that they were going to leave soon he would take care of that gift.<br><br>He set the food on a small table inside the tent before he sealed the entrance again and helped her with the removal of the hood, her armor, and the rest of her costume. When everything was done and he had freed her from the role of the masked knight he sat down on the floor and patted the ground between them. "Come sit with me and eat, kitling. Tomorrow we're going to return for a little bit before we make one more appearance. After the feast I have another surprise for you but I'm not going to tell you what it is." He smiled, giving her a crafty look even though he hoped she liked what he planned.<br><br>Once she fell asleep he covered her again but this time he moved into bed with her, sleeping next to her and thinking that the puff ball could decide where it wanted to sleep without getting away from her like it had to do last night for a little while.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>What was it about those two that just made him so curious? He had managed to get at least one word from the stranger but even then it was hard to tell if it was a woman or not since the hood even masked sound. Ah well, at least he'd have another chance to try to figure out more tomorrow. With that Brandon stared at the two even as he laughed a low laugh. He loved a mystery and those two sure seemed to be one. Once he lost sight of them he returned to the feast, deciding that it was time to enjoy the revelry and drink to much.<br><br>(If you want to add tomorrow's feast in your post, that's fine with me. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-05-2013, 06:01:29</strong>
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				He gave her a look she hadn’t seen in years and she knew what it meant and who it was directed to.&nbsp; She was glad that she was able to get away from him though, it wouldn’t bode for him learning their secret.&nbsp; When she went to help pack the food up, Cecil stopped her and she did, waiting for him to finish it by himself.&nbsp; Then, they were back at their tent that he gathered the banner from and sealed up.<br><br>She sighed in relief when she was finally able to get the hood and leathers off and finally unbind her breasts.&nbsp; That was most uncomfortable.&nbsp; She sat between his legs and smiled when Fluffy curled into her lap.&nbsp; She gave him a pout when he told her he had another surprise for her and he wouldn’t tell her what it was.&nbsp; “Please,” she begged, dragging the word out.&nbsp; When it was obvious he wasn’t going to tell her she gave up and just continued eating, letting Fluffy have the left overs when she was finished.<br><br>“I’m going to bring fluffy with us to Brandon’s estate, that way directly afterwards we can head back home,” she said.<br><br>Then she was lying in bed, him covering her up and lying with her, fluffy snuggled in front of her face and behind his head.&nbsp; Fluffy meowed a few times before quieting and going to sleep, purring.&nbsp; The next day, Melody woke up stretching and she picked up Fluffy and nuzzled her.&nbsp; Then, she set her down to go and start getting dressed for the feast.&nbsp; She had no idea how she was going to eat with that blasted hood on.&nbsp; Well, she just wouldn’t eat then.&nbsp; Soon though, with Fluffy in her arms, they were almost upon Brandon’s estate after asking for directions.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-05-2013, 08:46:32</strong>
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				"Nuh huh," Cecil teased. "I'll give you a hint though just to wet your curiousity. It'll be a surprise that only the two of us will be involved in because I thought that you needed a surprise where you can be yourself."<br><br>He nodded, reaching down to pat Fluffy's head a little while he picked at the food that was on the tray, or what was left of it after his kitling and her kittenling had eaten. "That sounds good. I can't wait until we can get home, once I show you my surprise."<br><br>Cecil had woken up a bit before her, getting the horses and their saddle bags secured. However, he decided that she could ride as Melody for awhile since they had been seen in the village after all. And it would give her a chance to stay out of the leather, hood, and all that entailed. Once he brought her a bit of what was left of the fare that was still being pushed onto the duelists, he packed up the tent and made sure that everything that they came with or bought was not left behind.<br><br>He rode next to her, pulling one of the books from the saddle bag at his horses side. With care he balanced it on the saddle so he could use the saddle as a place to hold the book while they rode, slowly starting her tutoring on how to read. He grinned though when he realized that the book was a tome of children's fables. It worked though since it was written for someone that was learning to read. As they rode, he pointed out different things that caught his interest, showing Melody anything that fascinated him like animals, how the clouds moved, the buildings her race constructed, and just anything and everything.<br><br>Then they rode through village and they stopped when they reached a large building that was just outside of the village. However, Cecil helped her back into the role of the duelist before they reached the two story manor house that was in good repair and the servants looked happy, at least they did from what Cecil could see of them. That, he thought, was a good thing since a cruel lord would probably not have happy servants. The stable master took their horses before Cecil walked with Melody into the manor. <br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>"Welcome to my home," Brandon greeted them as he entered the room from where he was sitting in the dining room. "I changed my mind and decided that we're going to have a private dinner with just the three of us. Please, join me?" He looked over at Melody before he smiled. "And if you would, you don't have to keep any secrets here. I know how to keep secrets if you are willing to reveal who you are..."<br><br>(And now, I go sleep. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-05-2013, 09:16:08</strong>
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				She pouted when he just gave her a hint and it didn’t really clue her in on anything since they were alone with him all the time and she thought she was being herself around him all the time.<br><br>“I can’t wait to see your surprise,” she remarked, and she really couldn’t wait.<br><br>The next morning, she was glad he was letting her ride as herself, not wanting to put those things on just yet.&nbsp; She made sure Fluffy was comfortable before riding off with him.&nbsp; Along the ride, she saw him pull out a book and she smiled as he started her instruction in reading.&nbsp; She listened to what he had to say and paid attention, doing everything he told her too.&nbsp; It was a slow start, since they couldn’t really do much while riding on horses.<br><br>They then came upon a large building and her eyes widened at the site of it.&nbsp; “This place is huge,” she said.&nbsp; &nbsp;“It’s bigger than our own home.”&nbsp; They left their horses in the care of stable masters and she followed Cecil into the manor where they were greeted by Brandon.&nbsp; A trap! He was wanting them alone so he could figure out their secret.&nbsp; She nodded to the eating alone thing, but she was not going to remove her hood.&nbsp; “To remove my hood good sir,” she said.&nbsp; “Would no longer make me The Veiled Knight for I would no longer be veiled.”<br><br>((Goodnight ^_^))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>27-05-2013, 00:01:22</strong>
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				"It's not that impressive," he said, thinking that he enjoyed the cavern more. "I could flatten it within a few moments if I desired. It might be bigger but there's not a lot of room to move around inside." He meant that for himself, of course, since he usually preferred to take his normal scaly shape. He almost growled, hearing the shifty way the human had gotten them here and what this pest was trying to accomplish. Cecil withheld his smile though, hearing her answer and how she played the pests words back at him.<br><br>After they left the manor and were far enough away from prying eyes, he removed the tack and harnesses that were on the horses, stored her Knight outfit back into the saddle bags, and walked off a little before he drew on his magic to shift into the form he was born with. He stretched like a cat, being human for so long made it feel like his body and muscles had tightened up.<br><br>"Come kitling. Climb on and I'll take you to the surprise that I've had in mind."<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>"I suppose that's true. Very well, I did say it was your choice to unveil or not." With that, Brandon left the subject alone and lead them to the table that had been set up. Knowing that neither of them would eat, he kept the gathering short so they could leave not that long after they arrived. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>27-05-2013, 00:14:06</strong>
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				She looked at him as he said it wasn't that impressive and yes, he might be able to topple it, but she didn't believe him about not having enough space to move around in.&nbsp; If all these people lived in it, then it must have a bunch of room.<br><br>She nodded at Brandon's words and was glad the meeting was kept short and he wasn't prying her to take her hood off any more.&nbsp; Though she would love to see his face when she revealed she was a woman, she didn't.&nbsp; When they were outside, he took care of the horses and she was allowed to change once more, and he even changed into his human form.&nbsp; Excited about what he said, she climbed up on top of him with Fluffy in hand and waited for him to take her there, curious as to what it was.&nbsp; That hint still made no sense to her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>27-05-2013, 00:53:00</strong>
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				Cecil flapped his wings a bit, stirring up the debris around them while he eyed her with his large eyes as he waited for her to climb onto his scales and her place that was behind his head, on his neck. He was still messing around, digging his claws into the ground, leaving deep furrows before he bunched his back legs up and lifted off with them. It was always amusing when new dragons tried to fly and they had to take a lurching run until they learned that they could lift off from ground to air.<br><br>Soaring, he felt free for the first time in a day or two. Kitling might prefer him in a human shape but he was more comfortable this way. He banked over the manor house, swooping down towards it and letting out a roar that shook the place even if he wasn't even close to coming near the top of the roof before he turned on a wing and headed further west. Although he wondered now if he could talk her into playing their game at that village. It would serve Brandon right, thinking to try to slay him? Didn't the humans know that he always found a way to make them wish they stopped thinking about how to remove him? Ah well, that was for another day and there was plenty of time to come up with a idea or two towards adding a new village to his racket. <br><br>With another swoop, he glided lower as he spied the open area in the forest that he was going to surprise her with. With his back legs touching down first, he settled onto his front ones. The tinkling sound of a waterfall filled the small clearing as it splashed into a pond. Many frogs, and their lilly pads, which were in bloom, added to the place where he was going to be romance her some more.<br><br>"This is the surprise, kitling. I thought maybe you would like to come here for a bit. Sleep, bath, play with the puff ball, and be with me since you've been suck in those leathers for a few days now."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>27-05-2013, 02:50:53</strong>
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				Soon, they were off and Fluffy didn't like it one bit.&nbsp; She meowed and tried to hide in her dress and she just laughed.&nbsp; She missed flying, it felt so nice to be in the air again.&nbsp; She laughed again when he roared once they were over top of the manor and wondered what they thought of that.&nbsp; They were probably freaking out and hoping she would slay the beast.&nbsp; Too bad for them though, she thought with a chuckle.&nbsp; She looked out over the forest as they flew over it and saw a clearing.&nbsp; That's where they were headed to now and she gasped when she saw it up close.&nbsp; It was beautiful, with the pond and the lily pads and the frogs.<br><br>"It's beautiful," she told him.&nbsp; She sat Fluffy down and she stood there for a minute, making sure the ground wasn't going to move again before cautiously taking a few steps.&nbsp; She laughed and bent down to stroke her fur before undressing.&nbsp; "A bath sounds nice," she smiled.&nbsp; "Take one with me," she asked him, pleading with him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>27-05-2013, 04:27:22</strong>
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				And that's why he did what he did over the manor, wanting to hear her laughter but also to make the humans inside quiver and remember that he was still watching and no one had taken care of him yet.... or ever. He was amused so much that they had no idea that the person they sent out to kill him was the one that was living with him for years now.<br><br>He sent a small puff of smoke at the two that had gotten off his back, not to burn or anything just to show his amusement at how the kitten was struggling with walking or to show who was in charge. Although she was a cat so that meant she would do what she wanted with disdain most likely. Soon enough he shifted back into the human form he had when he was playing as her squire. "I thought you might enjoy that. The washing I did wasn't nearly good enough," he answered, taking her into his arms and carrying her into the water. <br><br>Even though the pond was fed by the waterfall the water wasn't that cold and it was actually kind of pleasant. Cecil held onto her as he sat down and relaxed in the water, putting her between his legs again before he conjured some soap, a cloth, and other items that she could use to bath with. "Unless you want me to bath you, my kitling? I brought you here to do more then bathing you and my purpose was to get you into the water so we could make love under the waterfall."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>27-05-2013, 04:39:01</strong>
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				She chuckled as he sent a puff of smoke at them and especially laughed at the kitten.&nbsp; She was going to have to get used to flying, that was for sure because she couldn't just leave her in the cavern when they went somewhere.&nbsp; Then, he changed into his human form and spoke while carrying her to the tub.&nbsp; She smiled at him, "You didn't do that bad a job, I just sweat in that armor is all."&nbsp; Then they were in the water and it felt nice, it wasn't cold at all.&nbsp; She smiled at him as he produced the soap and cloth and she said, "Mhm...I don't see why you can't bathe me and make love to me too."&nbsp; She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him softly.&nbsp; "Besides," she whispered with a smile.&nbsp; "I need to get something out of winning that tournament...unless you plan on giving me your hoard that was promised to the winner," she joked and teased him.&nbsp; She knew he wouldn't, and though she wouldn't mind having a few things from it, she wasn't going to make an actual move to take it from him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>27-05-2013, 05:58:19</strong>
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				"I know, Melody. Wearing all that armor, the hood, and the cloth underneath your clothing had to be tough. As you said, wearing it caused you to sweat. If we make you another set, this one will be tailored for your figure so you don't have to pretend to be a man. These breasts shouldn't have been bound they way they were but we had no choice."<br><br>He grinned, agreeing with her. With that agreement he turned her so she was facing him so he could push into her while she rested against his chest but instead of having her back on his chest he felt her breasts and stomach. "That is true as well," he answered, standing up and carrying her a little ways so they were under the waterfall. He shook his hair out of his eyes and made a "mmmmm" sound of pleasure at seeing her own hair hang around her face. Now that he had her where he wanted her, which was under that waterfall, he moved his body a bit while he soaped up the items he made and started to clean the sweat from her.<br><br>"My hoard. You have your hoard. I don't touch yours and you don't touch mine," he teased even though he gave her the same glare that he was given Brandon but this time it wasn't as stony and it was touched with amusement. "Although we'll have to figure out what to do about that human because he'll come looking for the Knight sooner or later to receive proof that the nasty beast has been slain. However, right now I just want to be with Melody so she could enjoy the surprise that I was offering her."<br><br>He didn't keep track of how long they were in the pond but when he finally pulled her from the water he looked around in surprise. Dusk had almost turned to night, showing that they had been in there for longer then he expected. Now that it was so late, he shifted again and flew them back to the cavern so the puff ball could get used to her new home, Melody could find a place for her new treasures, she could sleep in her bed again, and he could hang up her banner, which he did in a place that was right next to the stone room that he had made for her all those years ago so that every time someone entered or left her room they would see the banner.<br><br>Life kind of got back to normal for them while in the cavern. Except now he had something to do with his time and for at least two to three hours a day he sat her down and tutored her further in learning how to read. Other then that, he did as dragons did, which was sleep, count his hoard, made love to her since he's come to enjoy that, and bided his time before another village would be preyed upon. <br><br>"Melody," he said after a few weeks. "Are you interested in being a sacrifice again?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>27-05-2013, 15:17:12</strong>
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				She smiled softly as he spoke and sympathized with her situation.&nbsp; “I’d like that,” she said softly.&nbsp; “Have a suit tailored to me and…having my breasts bound like that was most uncomfortable.&nbsp; I could barely breathe.”&nbsp; She kissed him softly on the lips.<br><br>He turned her around to where she was facing him and she gasped as he entered her, as she rested against his chest.&nbsp; He stood up with himself still inside her, and carried her over to where they were under the waterfall.&nbsp; When he teased her back, she smiled, despite his glare, and said, “Oh well, guess I’ll just have to settle for bragging rights.&nbsp; She didn’t really say anything when he talked about figuring out what to do when he came looking for the Veiled Knight.&nbsp; She did however smile when he spoke of being with her while she enjoyed her surprise.&nbsp; She reached up to stroke his face softly and said, “I am enjoying it.”<br><br>The day was so wonderful, she didn’t pay attention to how late it was and when he finally pulled her out of the water, she noticed how late it actually was.&nbsp; She quickly dressed and found Fluffy trying to pounce on a dragonfly and she picked her up and got back on Cecil, Fluffy just meowed and burrowed herself into Melody’s dress and she just laughed softly.<br><br>Soon, they were back home and while Cecil was hanging up her banner beside the entrance to her room, she added the treasures Cecil had gotten her with her other things.&nbsp; When she grabbed the music box however, she opened it up and played it again.&nbsp; It had such a nice sound and she loved it.&nbsp; Life was back to normal for them and he was teaching her to read.&nbsp; She picked up on it, but not nearly as quickly as she had with the sword and bow.&nbsp; This took a bit more time and she got frustrated when she struggled over a whole bunch of words.&nbsp; Fluffy had excellent care and Melody even brushed her fur with her brush and comb.&nbsp; Despite being pampered however, she really enjoyed pouncing and attacking Cecil’s tail every time she saw it move.<br><br>Then, Cecil asked her about being a sacrifice and she asked, “Which village?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>28-05-2013, 21:53:01</strong>
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				"I noticed and we'll work on getting you a better set of leathers." He grinned, teasing a bit as he continued. "Maybe you and I can start to be veiled bandits, taking money for our hoards."<br><br>Every time that he felt the kittenling go after his tail, he blew a puff of smoke towards her but as usual it wasn't any smoke that could burn her or anything, it was just to show that he didn't appreciate what the beast was doing, even if he secretly really did. It was much like Melody. He pretended that he didn't care she was with him or what she did even if secretly watched over her and enjoyed her being with him.<br><br>"Pests. I mean. Brandon's," he answered her.<br><br><div align="center">******</div><br>It had been a few weeks and there had been no word that the Knight had managed to even start on the reward to slay that pain in the arse dragon, Brandon thought. Plus he couldn't get that woman out of his head or the squire/body guard. Something just didn't add up at all, then having that beast fly over the house and scare everyone so much that they hid in closets or anywhere that was small. He wanted to figure out all of what went on with those two but he couldn't even find them now! They had disappeared, it seemed! He had managed to find their tracks but even those confused him because the horses were left wild and then there was no other tracks.<br><br>All he knew was that the woman and the body guard enjoyed each other when they went up to the blue room in the brothel. He shook his head, still pondering everything.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>28-05-2013, 22:08:37</strong>
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				She chuckled when he stated becoming Veiled Bandits.&nbsp; "That seems fun," she joked with him.&nbsp; She kissed him softly.<br><br>Every time that the dragon puffed smoke at the puff ball, she just batted at it with a paw until it was gone and then went to pounce on him.&nbsp; His dragon form had become his favorite play thing.&nbsp; She liked to climb on top of him and pounce on his tail, and lay on his head.&nbsp; That was when she wasn't with Melody however and Melody loved grooming her and she loved being groomed.<br><br>"I don't see why not," she said smiling.&nbsp; "They owe me a prize, so...a quarter of the money?" she asked him.&nbsp; "Plus the jewels I normally keep."&nbsp; This was the only time she would try and negotiate for any of the gold though, and it wasn't like she was asking for half, just half of half and he could have the rest.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>29-05-2013, 09:11:32</strong>
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				"Indeed it does. I'll have to think about that idea a little more, knowing that if we steal from people that way it would probably make them even more angry." He smiled at her, enjoying the kiss before he pulled her back to him, looked at her, placed his hands on her back, and leaned down to kiss her again. <br><br>Cecil put up with the kittenling, her climbing, and everything else. From time to time he managed to move so he was closer to the floor, allowing her to climb onto him easier. <br><br>"Hmmm," he took the time to think about her offer. "I suppose that's true and I suppose giving you a quarter of the money is proper. And of course the jewels. Alright."<br><br>(Sorry. This post was pretty weak. I just had a long day and my massage made me loopy. :) Uh, if you want to move onto the village scene... go ahead...)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>29-05-2013, 17:18:57</strong>
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				((It's fine ^_^, not that I haven't done it to you on occasion lol ^_^))<br><br>"That would be a problem," she agreed as she kissed him.&nbsp; Then he pulled her back to him and she looked at him as he looked at her and then he was kissing her.&nbsp; She kissed him back happily.<br><br>She smiled when he agreed to her terms and hugged him.&nbsp; "Thank you Cecil," she said happily.<br><br>Now, it was time for her to be sacrificed to him.&nbsp; After her virginity was returned to her, she made her way to the village, wearing one of her more plainer dresses, made out of deerskin.&nbsp; She was a bit nervous, since she would have to meet with the lord of this village to convince him to let her be the sacrifice, which was Brandon.&nbsp; Maybe she should have asked him to change her looks, but...she hadn't thought about it really.<br><br>When she got to the estate, she swallowed hard and found herself talking to the nearest servant.&nbsp; "Please," she said.&nbsp; "I need to speak with the lord of this estate."<br><br>"Business?" the woman asked.<br><br>"I have information that could save this town," she said.<br><br>She eyed her for a moment, but then sighed and gave in.&nbsp; "Come on then."<br><br>She led her to the room where Brandon was and she knocked on the door saying, "Visitor for you sir."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>30-05-2013, 01:27:09</strong>
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				"That it would but then, I could just eat anyone that decided to stop what we were doing. People that go after bandits go missing all the time, or so I've heard." He grinned, partly serious but also teasing still. Though the idea of them being bandits sounded interesting.<br><br>"You're welcome, kitling," he answered, holding her to him against, tilting her head up, and kissing her a second time. "It's to bad that we have to go because I'd like to have you back in your bed but adding to my hoard is calling to me and look at you, you even want to do that yourself now! See, you are becoming more and more like dragons, or at least like me."<br><br>He let her go after he deposited her near the village but far enough away that she could walk without anyone noticing him. As she noticed, her virginity was restored before he let her out of his sight. After that, he turned even smaller, turning into a miniature dragon so he could flutter from roof to roof without anyone thinking he was more than a bird or some other flying animal, even if anyone looked up.<br><br>Cecil even managed to sneak inside of the open door behind Melody when the coast was clear, moving up to the rafters and beams of the ceiling where he perched in his kitling sized form, watching Melody and the pest.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon was relaxed in his chair, his feet up on the desk, and a goblet of ale in his hand when he saw who entered. He peered at her, feeling a little buzzed, surprised that the lady would come here. Why was she here? He wanted to find out but for now he wasn't going to give away that he knew who she was. Instead he looked at her and kept his expression from showing that recognition.<br><br>"Yes? Can I help you with something?" he asked. "Want a drink? It's good ale, I promise."<br><br><br>(Grins, alright. :) Just bugged me last night, thinking it was a pretty weak post from me. LOL.)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>30-05-2013, 02:02:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She kissed him back and leaned against him.&nbsp; "Well, I was raised by one," she chuckled at his comment about her turning into a dragon.&nbsp; Though, she was blushing at his comment about wanting her back in her bed.&nbsp; "And I learn from the best," she said nuzzling up against him softly.&nbsp; It was time for her to go now though, and that's what she did.<br><br>~~~<br><br>She was a bit nervous being here, but...he didn't seem to recognize her so she calmed down a bit.&nbsp; She would need to to tell a convincing story.&nbsp; She spun one that she normally did at other villages, how one of the gods had come to her in a dream and told her to protect this village by offering herself as a virgin sacrifice and that she was only willing because the god had said she would be handsomely rewarded when she joined him up in the heavens.&nbsp; She waited to see what he would say.<br><br>((I hope that was okay lol ^_^))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>30-05-2013, 03:43:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil perched still above her, listening to what she might try to say to sell the idea to the pest. To amuse himself he fluttered his smaller wings from time to time or made small puffs of air escape from his nostrils as he mimicked the chirp that a bird would make if it had gotten inside.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon continued to watch her, seeing that the offer of ale didn't catch her interest. Then she started talking about a god, a dream, being sacrificed, and how to save the village. He let her give her story before he dropped his feet to the ground, sat up straighter, and looked across the room at her. "Maybe the ale didn't interest you but I have some nice blue wine. Is that better to your liking?" He stressed the blue part of his reply, trying to see if he would get a reaction from her since he knew that she had spent some time in the blue room back at the festhall. "So, let me see if I understand you. You are willing to die to save the village and what exactly are the rest of us supposed to do? I'm sure you're not going to sacrifice yourself without some type of reason or payment. Yes?"<br><br>(It's cool, indeed. :))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>30-05-2013, 04:08:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She heard the noises of a bird, but figured it was Cecil wanting to keep an eye on her and Brandon whom he had dubbed the pest.&nbsp; She turned her attention back to him and the way he stressed the word blue, made her think he was remembering, or he already knew.&nbsp; Her eyes were about to widen, but she refrained from doing so and she didn't let on that she knew what he was talking about.&nbsp; "I don't drink.&nbsp; Thank you though."&nbsp; Then he started to make sure he understood her and she swallowed.&nbsp; "That's right," she said.&nbsp; "Though you would need to give as much gold and silver as you can afford, though not to me because what use would I have with it?&nbsp; No, the dragon won't accept just me, he needs money to add to his hoard and if he sees just me he will rain terror upon this village."&nbsp; She had no idea if Cecil would, but it was terrifying enough to the other villages for their compliance.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>30-05-2013, 08:58:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, that's a shame but I'm not surprised that a lady such as yourself would not do so." He smiled, being serious but also interested in what she had to say. "I don't know what you might have an interest in using those golds and silvers for?" Brandon nodded, clearly understanding about the adding to the hoard. "That's true. However, we have a Knight that is supposed to be protecting the village and he's also agreed to slay the beast." He still wondered about if they got fooled towards who the Knight was and maybe he, or should he say she, was standing before him. <br><br>"However, I suppose I should agree to your proposal in case the Knight doesn't come through. How many days does the beast usually allow the villages time to gather what he demands?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>30-05-2013, 18:14:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not fond of the taste," she said simply.&nbsp; "And it's not that I don't have an interest for the money, but I won't be able to use it since I will most likely be..." she gulped, trying to sound a bit more convincing.&nbsp; Then he mentioned the knight that was supposed to kill him and she looked at him.&nbsp; "It will take much more than a knight to defeat this beast, he is a creature of magic, a simple blade will not do the trick."&nbsp; Not to mention he had had centuries to perfect his sword fighting.&nbsp; She had been training with him for years, yet she was not even close to winning against him.&nbsp; She doubted anyone could unless they too had centuries of practicing sword fighting and that would only be another dragon.&nbsp; Or her when she's had enough training since he was going to make her immortal.<br><br>He was saying he should agree to her proposal and relief flooded through her.&nbsp; "A day or two," she said.&nbsp; "But not much more."&nbsp; She hoped that that wasn't too long a wait for Cecil.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>30-05-2013, 23:32:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Foolish humans, he thought while perched up above still. Cecil was amused as well, she was a better actor than she realized and he knew that but seeing her in action again made him even more proud of his kitling. At least he didn't think that she had given away much, or anything and the pest looked like he was seriously considering her words.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>"That's a pity but I do understand. Drinks are not for everyone." Brandon peered across the room at her, taking the time to ponder her reply about the money and being sacrificed. "Ah, so you do want all of our wealth but then you won't be able to use any of it because you'll be..." he ended his words like she had, still playing a game with her. Plus it allowed him to see if he could trip her up to reveal anything that he could pounce on. "True but that knight is supposed to be the best and the hoard that the beast has was part of the reward." He didn't say that the knight had kind of disappeared though since he knew that she was at least part of what went on during the tournament and she had shared the same tent. Plus he wasn't going to come right out and say that he remembered her.<br><br>"Then I suppose I should inform everyone to get started on gathering their wealth. As for you, you're staying here since you've offered to be our sacrifice. I have a room that should work perfectly during your... stay."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>31-05-2013, 00:24:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He was playing with her, she knew it.&nbsp; She had to be careful of what she said.&nbsp; "Well," she said.&nbsp; "It's not for me, it's for the dragon."&nbsp; He was talking about the knight again and she wondered if he had come to the realization that she was the knight.&nbsp; She wasn't going to say anything though.&nbsp; "I would appreciate the room," she said, though in reality, she would like to be as far away from him as possible lest he find out her secret.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>31-05-2013, 08:32:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"True, it is for that beast." He nodded, "Excellent. I hope you enjoy the room then." He smiled as he stood, held his arm out to her so she could link hers with his, and led her through the manor house until they reached the second floor and he opened the door for her. "Your room lady." He smiled again. "That reminds me though, what happened to your body guard?"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/5e/Siteimg_large_571.jpg)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>31-05-2013, 15:39:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She nervously took his arm and followed him through the manner and she couldn't help but look around at everything.&nbsp; When they got to her room, she was amazed at how different it looked compared to hers back home.&nbsp; Then she remembered Fluffy.&nbsp; What was she supposed to eat these next two days?&nbsp; What he said though, took her out of her worry for her pet and she was so taken off guard she stammered a bit before saying, "I never had a body guard.&nbsp; I don't know what you are talking about."&nbsp; She let go of his arm and entered her room then. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>31-05-2013, 20:45:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil fluttered his wings, lifting from the beam he perched on before he glided out a window. Now that Melody was secluded in the room he could take care of a few things. The first, knowing that she had fallen for that kittenling, was to return to their cavern so he could put down some food for the fluff ball. After that was done, but he would return again to feed her more, he left the cavern. Next was to move away from the village and shift into a human form that was different then the one he had taken when he was with Melody before.<br><br>He moved through the village, learning more about it before he moved up the road to the manor. With an act like he belonged on the grounds, since he was dressed like one of the guards of the estate, he moved through the manor until he was at the door to the room that she had been given. With a heavy pound he knocked on the door and stood silently outside, waiting for her to answer the knock, or knocks if she didn't answer right away.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon stared at the closed door, thinking hard about her answer. Right, if that's the way it was going to be, he decided. With her secluded away he returned to his drinking and pondered the strange occurrences that kept happening at the village ever since the tournament. He could have stormed into the room but for now, he'd watch and see what happens.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>31-05-2013, 22:08:19</strong>
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				Melody sighed softly.&nbsp; That was a close one.&nbsp; She sat on her bed, wondering how she was going to get past the next couple of days without blowing their cover.&nbsp; She knew for a fact that he remembered her now due to the fact he called her out about Cecil being her bodyguard.&nbsp; Taking a deep breath and letting it out, she heard the door knock and went to answer it.&nbsp; It wasn't anybody she recognized and she looked a bit confused.&nbsp; "May I help you?" she asked him, not realizing it was Cecil.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>01-06-2013, 06:34:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil was amused, waiting for her to answer the knocking and how she looked confused and what she asked him. "Not really, lady. I just thought that I should introduce myself. Could I come in? Oh my name is Cee but I already know who you are." As he talked, he moved a bit more towards the open doorway and her, showing that he really wanted inside. Would she understand who he was though by the name he gave her? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>01-06-2013, 06:47:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She moved by to let him in, still a bit confused.&nbsp; He...knew who she was?&nbsp; And his name, it was nagging her, feeling so familiar.&nbsp; Cee...Cee...she kept thinking his name over in her head, trying to make that connection.&nbsp; She gave up for a moment and studied this stranger who claimed to know her.&nbsp; She wondered what Cecil would....Cecil...Cee..."Cecil?" she asked him in a whisper.&nbsp; "Is that you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>02-06-2013, 00:19:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He stood there waiting, still almost pushing his way into her personal space and the doorway since he had a plan and she was holding it up since she wouldn't let him inside. Finally he thought that she caught on about who he was and he watched her with his usually steady stony gaze as she lowered her voice and whispered to him. <br><br>"Yes, Melody. Now can I come in?" he whispered as well until he strengthened his tone. "I've been assigned to be there for you while you are in the sire's estate. We don't want anything to happen to our sacrifice and so I'm your guard, servant, and companion." He hadn't really been assigned to that position but he sure was going to make it seem like he had.<br><br>Since it looked like she was still not going to let him in yet, he continued. "Would you like me to escort you to the library? I've been told that you were interested in books. Sire, it seems, has a whole room full. I'll also be delivering your meals and sampling them in case someone tries to poison you." Yes, he usually stayed away but this time, he worried about this village knowing that they had been here before and the knight had met her not that long ago.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>02-06-2013, 00:33:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She was tempted to believe him but...he had called her Melody and not Kitling that Cecil would have.&nbsp; He rarely called her Melody.&nbsp; But then, there were none here who knew her name, except possibly Brandon, but she couldn't recall if she had given him her name.&nbsp; She listened as he spoke in a louder voice about protecting her and serving her and she studied him.&nbsp; Only when he asked to escort her to the library and that she had an interest in books did she know it was Cecil.&nbsp; He was the only one who knew that she wanted to learn to read and was doing really good in it.&nbsp; "Yes," she said and hugged him with excitement when she knew it was him.&nbsp; "Let's go to the library.&nbsp; We can continue my education.&nbsp; And...you don't think anyone would try to poison me do you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>02-06-2013, 04:36:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He continued to stand almost right in front of her, waiting to see if she caught out as he thought she had but maybe he was wrong as he noticed that she seemed to be taking her time or thinking deeply. He was caught off guard as he felt her arms surround him as he watched her give him a hug. Cecil wrapped his arms around her, giving her a quick hug as well but knowing that it might look odd if anyone came by and saw the two of them hugging.<br><br>"Good then, lady," he answered, stepping back and letting her walk in front of him. "I don't know. There are people who I could think of that might want to wish someone harm. Not everyone, as far as I've been able to tell, at least in this village are happy with what that beast is doing. That was the purpose of the tournament after all." He smirked from behind her, knowing that the two of them had caused the reason of the tournament to be what it should but he wasn't that sad about what they had done. <br><br>He walked with her, passing a few doors until he threw open the door that led into the library. This room was flooded with light that streamed in from the windows that surrounded the room on two sides since the library was built as a corner room. Inside were cloth covered chairs, a few tables, and countless books.<br><br>"Would you want to choose something or should I, lady?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>02-06-2013, 06:06:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The hug he gave her was only brief, but she did understand why.&nbsp; She regained her composure to try and pull this off.&nbsp; He explained why someone would try and poison her and that made her eyes go wide.&nbsp; She looked back at him.&nbsp; "Well," she said.&nbsp; "I hope no one does try and poison me."&nbsp; Mainly for Cecil's sake, though she knew he would be able to heal himself.<br><br>When they got to the library, she looked at the books, though she still had some trouble reading.&nbsp; "You can choose," she said, knowing he would pick a good book.&nbsp; She was awestruck by how many books were here.&nbsp; She wished she had access to so many books back home.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>02-06-2013, 09:06:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Me neither or they'll have an angry... guardian to content with." He smiled, even as his expression changed a little as he thought about that idea and how he would probably eat someone if he caught them doing that. If he was in his dragon form, he'd probably be snarling. <br><br>That, since she expressed interest in reading, was what he planned to do next in the cavern. Expand a part of the cave, near her bed chamber, into a place where she could fill it with books. He hadn't told her that yet though but it was something he was thinking over. "Hmmm. Let's see," he said, browsing the books. He still wasn't sure what interests she might like in literature since mostly they were reading children's books but he figure he could find.... something.... there!<br><br>He sat in one of the couches, keeping a little distance from her if she joined him there since they were still acting out their roles. If she had let him in bed chamber, that would have been different but now, he played his part as a guard. Soon he opened the book and it was about a boy that found himself whisked away into a castle and how he explored it and as he did, he met a girl in one of the rooms. The two soon got into more mischief, finding the secret passages, hidden rooms, and forgotten parts of the castle.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>02-06-2013, 17:12:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at him, confident this was Cecil now due to how protective he was of her.&nbsp; She refrained from hugging him though, or grabbing his hand like she normally would since it was too dangerous and just continued following him to the library.&nbsp; When he found the book and she found the book to be very interesting.&nbsp; She got a mischievous look on her face as the book was concluded and she looked at him.&nbsp; "I'm in a bit of exploring, aren't you Cec...Cee?"&nbsp; This seemed like a castle to her, even if it wasn't nearly as large, but it was sure to have some hidden passages or rooms.&nbsp; Ones she would like to find and explore.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>03-06-2013, 00:08:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmmm," was the noise he made as he thought about her question. He's seen that look on her face before, many times over the years and it usually lead to him having to "save" her from something. "It could be fun," he finally agreed. "Why don't you lead and I'll keep you out of trouble with the others or with sire." He nodded, thinking that was a good plan since he was dressed like a guard and it would work better that way.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>03-06-2013, 00:14:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She gave him a pleading look as she knew he was thinking about and and lit up when he said yes.&nbsp; She nodded and smiled, getting up. She would start with the library.&nbsp; Surely there was a book or two out of place that would open something up, like in the story.&nbsp; She looked carefully, browsing through the books carefully as she tried to find one.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>03-06-2013, 23:36:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil watched her for a few minutes, grinning at her back as he saw what she was doing and how much just that story had given her ideas. Wasn't that the point of gaining new knowledge, especially from books or stories. He finally stood and moved up behind her, grasping the sword that he had created along with the disguise. There wasn't much to say though so he kept silent, waiting to see if she would find.... ah there it was. His grin grew a little more once she had moved the book and the case slide into the case behind it, opening a passage.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon had returned to the dining room, putting his feet up on the table and spending some time thinking about the lady that was now in the manor, the Knight that won the tournament, how he saw her with that squire and body guard, and the idea that he had to tell the villagers that the dragon had targeted the village. That was where he was when he looked up at a polite cough that came from his steward. Brandon looked over, wondering what was going on and he listened as he heard Daniel talk about how the lady was in the library and with a guard. He frowned, knowing that he hadn't assigned anyone and he didn't think captain of the guards had either since he hadn't been told anything like that.<br><br>He stood and started off towards the library but when he arrived all he saw was the empty room until he noticed the open portal where a book case had been opened. "Oh good gods," he muttered, "it figures she would find one of the forgotten passages." With that he started inside to see if he could catch up with her and with whoever was with her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>04-06-2013, 00:11:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody gasped when the book case opened up.&nbsp; She hadn't really expected to find one, but...now that she had.&nbsp; She stepped in, it was dark, but she could still see.&nbsp; Plus, she trusted Cecil to conjure a light if it got too dark.&nbsp; She continued to follow it, wondering where it led to or what she would find here.&nbsp; "It's kind a creepy," she mentioned to Cecil.&nbsp; Just then, she heard footsteps coming up from behind them, where they just came from and she turned to look and see who it was.&nbsp; "Who's there?" she asked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>04-06-2013, 09:05:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Seeing that they were getting further away from the light that came in from the windows, and the lamps that were in the library, Cecil conjured a lamp for her and let her carry it so he could draw his weapon if need be. "It is and it looks unused due to the dust on the floor and all of the spider webs." He heard the sounds of someone coming behind them but then he heard her ask who was there, so he kept silent even as he looked over his shoulder to see if they were going to have a problem.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>"Who is with you, lady?" came Brandon's voice as he ignored her question. "I didn't assign a guard to you and a noisy lady shouldn't have gone looking for trouble. But if you must know whose there, it's the sire of the manor. Now that you're in the passage, you should just continue on with the two of us so we can find out where this leads."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>04-06-2013, 15:55:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She took the lamp, carrying it and held it up to see the intruder, it was indeed Brandon.&nbsp; "No," she said.&nbsp; "You didn't assign a guard to me.&nbsp; I did.&nbsp; I found it very rude of you to not ensure the safety of the woman who would be saving your arse from the dragon," she said, something that was not at all lady like, but she couldn't reveal the identity of Cecil.&nbsp; "Someone might think me an imposter, which I assure you I am not, and try to do who knows what to me.&nbsp; So, I took the liberty upon myself to have a guard and enlisted him," she said.&nbsp; She turned around then and continued down the passage way.&nbsp; She stopped around the corner though, just staring wide eyed.&nbsp; It seemed, this used to be a treasury of sorts, because there were gold coins littered about the floor, or they could have belonged to the skeleton that was also in the room, with a sword brandished.&nbsp; Why on earth would that even be here?<br><br>((I love a good mystery lol))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>05-06-2013, 00:15:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil tried to keep his amusement silent but a few snorts escaped as he stood near her and listened to her say what she did to the pest. If any of them turned to look at him he stilled his snorts though even if his lips turned up into a smirking smile while he gave them a innocent expression. All that he managed to say was a, "That's right, that's what happened," when he had a chance to say anything.<br><br>Then he turned, following kitling further down the passage, putting himself between the two humans since he was more dedicated to keeping her from harm even from the pest if it came to that. He stilled though as he started to smell... gold! At least he stilled for a few moments, causing Brandon to run into him which made Cecil shake off his need to gather the metal and take it all. Besides.... it might be his sooner then he expected now that he knew it was in the room that they stepped inside of. <br><br>He frowned, seeing the skeleton and how it was holding a sword. He remembered tales of magic, specifically necromancy, bringing the dead to life and he hoped that no one in the pests family ever knew how to raise the dead. He tried not to sniff at the scent of the gold while he stood a bit near the door and watched. Plus it allowed him to hide how his hands twitched since they wanted to gather up the metal and take it for himself.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>"Well alright then since you've already decided, I have no reason to counterman those orders so he can stay with you." He sighed, she had only been here for a hour or two and she was taking over! Making decisions without even asking him. Typical woman, being all bossy and thinking that she owned the place or the people inside of it.<br><br>He glanced over at the guard and gave him a quick glare as he heard the snorts but he dropped the subject as soon as he saw that she had left and was ahead of him while the guard followed with the same pace. Soon enough Brandon increased his stride to catch up with him and his breath whooshed out as he saw what was in the room. A bunch of hidden wealth! His! How could he hide this from the beast? Hmmm, he'd have to think of someway!<br><br>It took some time but slowly the memory of his father telling him a story when he was younger. How did it go? Something about his grandfather and a thief that tried to steal from the family. The two of them.... dueled over... a woman! That was what it was and the coins were part of her.... dowry. Was this part of that missing dowry? It's possible. Or maybe it was his grandfather himself since he remembered that there was a lot of talk about how he was a pirate and a thief himself. The... two of them used to be together until they dueled each other over her.<br><br>"I think that's some of the lost wealth of my grandfather during his pirate and thieving days."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>05-06-2013, 00:58:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody could tell Cecil was amused, by the way he snorted, but she didn’t really pay any mind to it.&nbsp; She looked at Brandon as he spoke and nodded.&nbsp; “Good, glad we agree.”&nbsp; Then she moved on down the hall and listened to Brandon as he spoke.&nbsp; There was a lot of gold here and she smirked softly.&nbsp; She composed her face before turning around to look at him.&nbsp; “Well, it looks like I helped you find the money needed to please the dragon.&nbsp; Looks like I won’t be staying so long after all.”&nbsp; She eyed the skeleton though, there was something a bit off about it.<br><br>She went to walk up to the skeleton, but as soon as her foot touched one of the gold pieces it stirred to life and looked at her through its eyeless holes.&nbsp; She was startled a bit and started to back up.&nbsp; She couldn’t fight him off herself, if she did she would give away the fact she was the Veiled Knight.&nbsp; It came at her and she ducked as soon as it took a swing for her head.&nbsp; "Guard," she called, knowing it was dangerous to even just call him Cee, since she was even able to guess who he was from that.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>05-06-2013, 09:52:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil was still feeling the itch to gather all that metal and claim it so he wasn't really listening to what the pest was saying to his kitling. That was until he saw the first twitch of the bones, then the blackness that filled the eye sockets, and then the sword move towards her and how she ducked. Her training with him had paid off was a quick thought before he heard her call out to him. With a tug on her shoulder he moved her behind him as he took a step forward while drawing the sword at his side. Using his own skills that he learned over the centuries he swung at the skeletons head, trying to split it open before he would sever it's spine. <br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>"Maybe, or maybe not," Brandon answered towards her comment about her staying there not as long as she expected. "But you are probably correct about the metal." He swallowed anything more that he was going to say as he saw the sword move for the first time and how the bones started to move or stand up. Since he was in the back, he took a few paces back, putting room between himself and the walking bones since he hadn't come up here with a weapon.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>05-06-2013, 15:43:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil moved her behind him and she was glad.&nbsp; It would be best for him to protect her now, instead of her protect herself and give herself away.&nbsp; The skeleton was able to move away from him, trying to come after Melody, not interested in the dragon that was fighting him.&nbsp; She was the one that touched the gold, she was the one that had to die.&nbsp; His skills wouldn't be a match for Cecil though.<br><br>Melody was backing up as well, and bumped into Brandon.&nbsp; She moved behind him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>06-06-2013, 20:57:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He stepped into it's way, feeling her move even further back and behind the pest. Cecil smiled, knowing that she was better protected and hey, if the pest got smacked around a bit as her human shield that was all the better. It was his manor after all and whoever this undead thing was it was related to his family in some form so he could take some blame and deal with protecting her.<br><br>Now that he had less cause for worry, Cecil moved towards the walking skeleton and slide up behind it as he stepped around. With a cleave he aimed the sword at it's head like he was going to do, pretty much knowing that he couldn't miss since it's attention was elsewhere. With that done, he cut across it's spine with a strong cut, severing it's upper half with it's lower. Then just to make sure that it couldn't come after her with it's blade, he cut down at it's wrist and severed the sword hand.<br><br>"Lady," he asked, standing over the moving parts that were still trying to get to her, "Are you harmed? Sire, maybe we need a sack or bag or something to gather this up so we can burn everything."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>06-06-2013, 21:07:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She sighed in relief as Cecil "killed" the thing.&nbsp; "I'm fine," she called out to him.&nbsp; She stepped out from behind Brandon who didn't take very well at the thought of becoming her shield.&nbsp; She moved closer to the hand that was still holding the bade and it tried to attack her but did a poor job.&nbsp; She stomped on it, crushing it's hand and shattering it.&nbsp; "There," she said.&nbsp; "That ought to teach it a lesson."<br><br>~~~~~~<br><br>"Yes," he said.&nbsp; "A sack.&nbsp; Would you go and get that?" he asked.&nbsp; "I think I'll stay here and protect the lady," he said.&nbsp; He picked up the weapon that the skeleton had been using.&nbsp; "In case there's anymore," he said to him.&nbsp; "We'll be waiting."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>07-06-2013, 09:21:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil nodded, looking her over himself to make sure that she wasn't harmed even though he heard what she said. He couldn't help himself, she was his kitling and he wanted to make sure for himself. He started to chuckle at how she had crushed it's hand but he held back his glare as he heard Brandon twist his words back at him. Still, he was pretending to be a guard so it wouldn't be right to argue with the sire of the manor so Cecil turned away to go back down the passage before he stepped into the library. He counted the minutes that it might take to find a sack before he summoned one himself when he was alone before he returned with it.<br><br>Once he was back in Melody's presence, he proceeded to fill the sack with the bones and then seal it at the top. "There," Cecil said before he thrust a second sack at Brandon so the sire could claim the coins if he wanted them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>07-06-2013, 17:57:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				While Cecil was gone, Brandon watched her curiously.&nbsp; Then he twirled the blade in his hands a bit.&nbsp; "Do you know how to use a sword?" he asked.<br><br>"No," Melody said, shaking her head a bit.&nbsp; She was trying to look and sound convincing, but she was a bit nervous.<br><br>"It's fairly easy," he said.&nbsp; "I'm...sure you have a knack for it," he finished.&nbsp; He was just certain she did know how to use one.<br><br>When Cecil came back, he grabbed the sack of coins from him and looked inside.&nbsp; "I suppose I can give the dragon these," he said.&nbsp; "It's not like I knew it was here in the first place."&nbsp; It was obvious that that had pained him to say, since he wanted his ancestor's gold for himself, but... if he did, he would have to find just as much gold elsewhere and he didn't think he could.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>07-06-2013, 19:28:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"If that's your decision, sire," Cecil answered, trying not to snort again at knowing that he was discussing giving up the coins to well... himself. He looked back and forth at Melody and Brandon, thinking that something had happened while he was away in the library. Still, he couldn't ask if that was the case, at least not when the sire of the manor was standing within hearing distance.<br><br>He held his arm out to Melody after sheathing the sword now that the danger had passed. "Lady, shall we leave here? I'll escort you where ever you desire as long as it's within the grounds of the manor or the town." He looked over at Brandon, "As long as that's alright with you, sire."<br><br>(Not sure if you want more at the manor or the town. If not, we can skip ahead. :))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-06-2013, 04:33:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				((We can go ahead and time skip if you want, but we are kind of needing Brandon to figure out their secret.&nbsp; Maybe he could send a spy to watch those two?&nbsp; ^_^))<br><br>He looked at him and sighed a bit.&nbsp; "Very well," he said.&nbsp; "You may go to the town if you wish so."<br><br>Melody smiled at both him and the guard, though her smile was more warm towards Cecil.&nbsp; "Let's go then.&nbsp; I think I should see the town I'm saving," she told him.<br><br>Once they were in the town, she looked at him.&nbsp; "He just won't get off my case.&nbsp; I know he knows who I am, but he's making it very hard to keep it from him with all the interrogating he's doing," she told him.&nbsp; "Where do you want to go?" she asked him, looking around the town.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-06-2013, 09:04:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Even if they hadn't gotten permission, Cecil was thinking of ways that he could show her some things since it would be pretty dull to be cooped up in the room she had been given for another day or so. He smiled though when he heard that they had permission and with that, he swung the still twitching sack over one shoulder, the one opposite the arm he held out to her, and walked out of the passage with her.<br><br>With a heave, when they found the kitchen, he tossed the sack into the ovens that were burning, not really caring if anything they baked for some time tasted of bones. Laughing a little at that, and making sure that none of that baking would be given to Melody, he went with her to walk down the path that led into the village.<br><br>"I'm not surprised. He was curious about you before and now he's probably wondering what is really going on," he agreed, thinking about the pest and maybe some places they could go that they didn't have time to see earlier. Hearing the clang of someone hammering on metal, he looked across the square towards the blacksmith. "Want to see where metals are shaped?" he asked, trying to give her some ideas on maybe what she might be interested in seeing. "I know you might want to meet some people, so I'm giving you some ideas."<br><br><div align="center">******</div><br>They had left and Brandon called one of the young girls that he sometimes used to send messages into the dining room. "Go into town and keep watch on them. Report back to me what they do, Liza. I choose you because you're smart and it wouldn't be so obvious that a young girl is spying on them."<br><br>With those instructions in place, he leaned back in the chair and watched the thing girl scamper off to take care of the errand he sent her on.<br><br>(Grins, a spy it is. :))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-06-2013, 17:10:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded in agreement.&nbsp; "Yeah," she said.&nbsp; "I don't know if I can last another day there," she said.&nbsp; "He is sure to find us out."&nbsp; She sighed softly and then looked as he asked if she wanted to see where metals were shaped.&nbsp; She smiled and nodded.&nbsp; "That sounds fun," she said.&nbsp; "And I would like to meet some new people.&nbsp; "Maybe we can go to that shop again afterwards?" she asked him.<br><br>((I'm so sorry this post is so short))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-06-2013, 22:39:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"It was a worry for me as well, kitling," Cecil answered, since he wasn't lying to her. He thought that might be the case when she arrived here but he would be nearby to help her or rescue her if it came to that, which is why he was with her now instead of their usual trick where he left her alone while she was in a village. "If it happens, we'll deal with what comes. Together."<br><br>He moved with her until they stood outside of the shop that was opened on all four sides, letting the heat escape from the flaring pit of fire that was in the middle of the shop. It wasn't a surprised, or it shouldn't have been, that one of the workers of metal was a large burly man that was covered with muscles due to working the hammers, bellows, and other instruments of his craft that he used to shape hot metal into items. The other human in the shop was a smaller woman that was across from him and working metal on her own anvil, tapping out nails, hinges, pots, pans, and smaller items that would be needed in the village.<br><br>Both of them turned to look at the two that entered before the woman moved up with the larger male and smacked the back of his head. "Stop staring at them like they're going to rob you blind." She grinned, hearing his growl down at her. "What can we help you with? Oh. That's Smith and I'm Tinker. I know, is his name really Smith since that's what he does but it really is. It's hard to explain but the Travelers, which we are, or we were until we settled down here for awhile, take their names from their craft."<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Liza frowned. Kitling? What was with that? Still, for now she kept to the shops and pretended to be buying things for her family so she could listen some more.<br><br>(It happens. :) And just to clear up my confusion a little, the shop that she mentioned going to later would be the blacksmith again?)
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-06-2013, 23:45:23</strong>
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				((No, the goods shop she bought the music box at.&nbsp; Sorry for not clarifying lol))<br><br>She smiled at him then.&nbsp; "Yeah," she said.&nbsp; "Together."&nbsp; She followed him to the shop and entered it.&nbsp; It was hot, and she fanned herself a bit, but stopped since it wasn't really doing anything.&nbsp; When she saw the man, she stared at him a bit.&nbsp; It wasn't a surprise to her that he was so muscly, it was just that she had never seen someone as muscly as he was.&nbsp; She looked at the woman a bit funny when she introduced themselves.&nbsp; "I'm Melody," she said.&nbsp; "We just came to watch," she said.&nbsp; "I've never seen a blacksmith and a tinker working before."<br><br>She looked around the shop curiously and went to go examine a few things, but she never once took anything.&nbsp; "Are these all the weapons you made?" she asked, openly looking at the racked swords.&nbsp; She wouldn't trade Bloodbringer for anything in the world though.&nbsp; She loved her sword and would be very upset if something happened to it.&nbsp; When she was done exploring the shop, she looked at Cecil.&nbsp; "Can we go to that other shop, the one where you bought those books at?&nbsp; I want to see if there's anything else there that interests me," she said.<br><br>When they were out in the open, she said to him quietly.&nbsp; "Those swords were okay, but I still love my Bloodbringer."&nbsp; She smiled at him.&nbsp; "Cecil?" she asked.&nbsp; "How much money do you have with you right now?"&nbsp; She wanted to know exactly how much she could spend.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>09-06-2013, 19:03:37</strong>
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				"That's right," he agreed again. Cecil was mostly silent, looking at the shop with interest because he wanted to learn the techniques and knowledge that the humans have made. He remembered when they used to make items out of copper and bronze and now they've been perfecting the use of iron and steel. He would give them that, they knew how to use their imaginations to create. He grinned at hearing their names and later, when kitling and him were alone, he could tell her a bit more about the Travelers.<br><br>"Welcome," Smith bellowed, his voice loud because he was used to yelling over the sounds of the forge. Tinker smiled, finding a stool for Melody to sit on if she chose to do so instead of standing if she was going to stay for awhile. Both turned, hearing her questions while they kept an eye on her and especially on the guard from the manor that was with her. Smith's laughter was strong as his voice as he shook his head. "No lady, I make many other weapons but those are only some that are on display. They didn't get sold during the tournament so I've left them there. I prefer swords, that's true, but I can make spear heads while Tinker makes the shafts for the spears, daggers, axes, and maces. Around here the axes are most popular since the villagers use them the most."<br><br>Cecil nodded, placing his hand on her back as he walked with her. He glanced behind him, seeing the human child dart out of his sight for a moment. She seemed to be taking an undue interest in the two of them but for now he let it be. "Your sword is much better and it should be since it's forged by someone that has a lot more experience than humans would ever have or know. Plus it's made out of metals that are known only to it's makers." He smiled back at her and answered, "I have more then enough. Purchase what pleases you, kitling."<br><br>Before going into the shop, he stopped her as they stood outside. "Travelers... I haven't heard of them in a long while and it's interesting to see two of them in this village only because they worship dragons. In a way they are treated as well..." He searched for the word that would fit what they are and settled on, "They are our vassals, I guess is the easiest way to explain it. We protect them and they serve us."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-06-2013, 19:19:11</strong>
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				She winced a bit at how loud Smith talked and laughed, but it was easy to get used to and understand why.&nbsp; So...all that stuff was sold at the tournament?&nbsp; Hm.&nbsp; When they left and Cecil explained about the sword, she smiled.&nbsp; "Who made it?&nbsp; Dragons?" she asked.&nbsp; That just made her even more proud to have the sword.&nbsp; "And...what kind of metal is it?" she asked him.<br><br>Then she listened as he explained about the travelers and asked, "So...do they just go around doing your bidding?&nbsp; Would they serve you if they knew you were a dragon?" she asked, very very quietly, in case anyone was listening in.&nbsp; She moved into the shop after he answered then and moved around looking at the items.&nbsp; She looked at the books first, finding a few that seemed interesting and then went around the shop.&nbsp; Nothing else caught her interest however.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>10-06-2013, 06:10:13</strong>
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				"Travelers made it but with help from dragons, yes," he answered, thinking back through the decades and remembering the night the sword was forged. It was a special blade and the night it was forged, they channeled lightening into the fire pit. Who knows, maybe Smith's descendant was the one that forged that sword. Plus he remembered how it had been handed down through time until it came into his possession. "It's a alloy but one that's mostly made of platinum, which is why that blade will never rust or corrode."<br><br>"For the most part, yes the Travelers do that but those two, I'm not so sure about. It's rare that they leave their people or set out on their own. There's some reason they're here but what that reason is, I'm not sure."<br><br>He stood near the door, watching her with a smile as he enjoyed seeing what seemed like her being lost among the items and the treasures that she was interested in. True to his word he offered the shop keeper the coins for the books before asking for a sack so she could carry them in it. As he finished paying, he turned and grabbed hold of the collar of the human girl that he spotted earlier as she tried to sneak past since she had slipped inside when their backs were turned.<br><br>If they were done inside, he took the lead and frog marched her into an alley. "Ask her why she is following us," he said, looking at Melody with the expression that he's only given Melody rarely over the years, the one that shows he's at the end of his patience and maybe it's time to eat the being that is pushing his limits.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>10-06-2013, 16:17:37</strong>
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				She wished she had her sword right now so she could examine it and be even more in awe about it.&nbsp; She would be devastated to lose it or it become stolen or anything.&nbsp; It was very special to her.&nbsp; It may not rust or corrode, but it still needed sharpening and she would do that when she got home.&nbsp; As well as spend time with her kitten since she missed her and wouldn't be there with her for at least today and tomorrow.&nbsp; She wondered about those travelers again and sighed softly.&nbsp; She hoped they wouldn't cause any trouble for them later.<br><br>When they left the shop, she looked at him curiously as he grabbed a girl by her collar.&nbsp; "She's following us?" she asked and then looked at her.&nbsp; "Why are you following us?" she asked this a bit angrily.&nbsp; "Did Brandon put you up to it."&nbsp; He was definitely trying her patience and was at the end of Cecil's by the look he gave her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>11-06-2013, 00:46:02</strong>
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				"I think so," he answered, tightening his grip on the girl's collar.<br><br>"Yes lady, he thought a child would be less noticed and he only told me to report back about where you went and maybe if I heard anything."<br><br>"Should I eat her now?" Cecil finally asked, giving Melody another serious look but also one that was teasing.<br><br>(Sorry, that's a very weak post but I'm not sure what else to add. LOL.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>11-06-2013, 05:39:44</strong>
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				((It's fine ^_^ not like I haven't given you one or two))<br><br>She looked at the girl and back at Cecil.&nbsp; "No," she said.&nbsp; "She was only doing as she was told.&nbsp; Besides...it might be a bit interesting to see what Brandon would do about the information he is given."&nbsp; She cocked her head to the side.&nbsp; "Maybe we could play around with him a bit," she said, a bit of a mischievous smile on her face.&nbsp; "And even if he does send the town after you, he was warned of your wrath," she said shrugging a bit.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>11-06-2013, 23:16:24</strong>
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				Cecil nodded a short quick nod. He wasn't really going to eat the child but his words at least put some fear into the girl and allowed the lady of the group of two to come to her rescue since he was acting as the big bad guard. "That's true about what he might do." His laughter grew as he listened to the rest of what she said and how he might come after the town. "Oh yes, seeing everyone feeling my wrath would be most amusing." Slowly he leaned down, putting his face near the girl's and staring into her eyes.<br><br>"Child," he began, staring at her, "go tell your spy master what you heard except for the part about her being my kitling. If you do this I'll not devour you after all since the lady championed you. If you betray her trust then know this, I'll come after you and I will find you no matter where you think you have hidden or found safety." <br><br>With that he released her and gave her a gentle, but still forceful, push to get moving.<br><br>After a few minutes, letting her get ahead of them, he turned to Melody. "Kitling. Would you like to come to dinner with me and no, not at the festhall. It'll be a private meal where it's just the two of us."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>12-06-2013, 00:04:02</strong>
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				The girl ran off, intending to do exactly as Cecil had told her.&nbsp; She was going to tell Brandon everything except for the fact he called she was his kitling and that they had found them out.<br><br>Melody sighed a bit, relieved, hoping that the girl did as instructed.&nbsp; She looked at Cecil then.&nbsp; "Well, I think that will put an end to me being a sacrifice period because no doubt he will spread the word out.&nbsp; Which is why I'm suggesting to milk him for every last coin and valuable item he has until there's nothing left."&nbsp; A bit harsh, she thought, but that's what he got for meddling in their lives.&nbsp; She loved Cecil and she wouldn't stand for anyone trying to hurt him.&nbsp; She did owe him her very life after all, since he had saved it all those years ago.&nbsp; She smiled at his suggestion and said, "I would absolutely love that."&nbsp; She moved to hug him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>12-06-2013, 08:17:26</strong>
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				"I plan to do as you suggest," he answered, glancing around the alley to see if there wasn't anyone else spying and since he didn't want their discussions overheard even more than it seems to have so far. He nodded, working on plans that he's share with her soon enough when they were in a more private setting. With her agreement, he reached down and clasped her hand, giving it a quick squeeze before he let go and set his hand on her side, keeping her near him as he started to walk with her out of the alley and towards the place that he had in mind.<br><br>Knowing that he had set up this idea earlier, before meeting with her again, he knew that everything should be taken care of it and the supplies that he wanted would be delivered by now. For awhile he just strolled with her along the main road through the village, giving her a chance to see anything more that she might want to see and given him a chance to make sure no one else was taking undue interest. At last he guided her towards a small home and after unlocking the door and stepping inside he closed the wooden door behind them.<br><br>"This is your place but it's not furnished to much except for a table, two chairs, and the kitchen. I bought it for you for when you want to be away from the cave. It's far enough out along the road of the village that you have privacy but close enough that you could ride or walk after a bit of time."<br><br>He dropped his hand from her, draping the sword over a chair and moving into the kitchen. As he started to stuff two chickens with herbs and apples, he talked about how he thought of a way to use the knight from the tournament to claim the metals that he wanted from this village. Their plans had changed, this is true, but still they would leave with some of the metal he desired as well as what she wanted since he agreed earlier to let her claim her share. After the chickens were put over a spit, he started on making fresh brown bread and continued to talk.<br><br>"My thought was that the knight would return, ride into the village, and accuse the maiden of being more than she let on. As he threatened her, her dragon protector would arrive and demand the share of the villages wealth. After, the dragon would snatch up the wealth and fly off with you. Of course the knight would be harmed or killed. I would take the shape of the knight and during the confusion, drop the disguise and snatch you and the sacks up so we can leave."<br><br>He had just finished baking the bread when he finished talking, slicing it and pulling the chicken from the spits before putting both on plates and carrying them to the table. "Dinner, my lady." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>12-06-2013, 17:26:46</strong>
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				She smiled, happy that he said he was going to do as she suggested and then happily took his hand as he led her through the village.&nbsp; She looked at everything, but didn’t stop at anything, being really hungry and she wanted to eat.&nbsp; She wondered where they were going to have their private dinner though.&nbsp; She squeezed his hand once more, loving how he was holding it.&nbsp; When they got to a small home and Cecil unlocked the door, she was hoping that they weren’t intruding in someone’s home.<br><br>She gasped in surprise when Cecil told her that this was her home away from the cave and smiled, hugging him.&nbsp; “Thank you Cecil, but if you think you can get rid of me that fast, think again,” she teased him.&nbsp; She kissed him briefly though and said, “I rather like our cavern.”&nbsp; She moved to sit at the table as he went to go and cook and she listened to his plans.<br><br>“I don’t know about you being the knight.&nbsp; Couldn’t you use magic to enchant the armor and make it move and talk?” she asked him.&nbsp; “That way we wouldn’t risk the plan being ruined.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>12-06-2013, 23:58:16</strong>
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				"I didn't do this as a way to get rid of you, think of it is a vacation home," he answered, grinning over at her. "If you don't like the house then don't use it but it'll still be yours." Cecil wrapped his hands around her waist, pulling her to him and giving her back the kiss that she had briefly given him. He paused, thinking of her idea. "I'm not sure that I can and I do know that I'm better at shape shifting magicks. What, you don't think I can pull of being you? I've watched you grow and seen how you move, talked, and do other things for a few years now."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>13-06-2013, 04:33:46</strong>
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				"I was only teasing," she chuckled at him.&nbsp; "And no, I love the house," she told him.&nbsp; "It's wonderful and I we can use it when we come here."&nbsp; she kissed him back and listened to him as he spoke next.&nbsp; She shook her head.&nbsp; "No," she said.&nbsp; "You misunderstood me.&nbsp; I just meant that, what if something goes wrong with changing from being the knight to being a dragon.&nbsp; What if someone sees the transformation?" she asked him.&nbsp; "I just worry for you is all.&nbsp; I don't doubt one bit that you can pull of being me.&nbsp; In fact I have full faith you can," she smiled at him and kissed him again.&nbsp; "I just worry about you is all."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>13-06-2013, 09:14:48</strong>
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				"I know you were teasing, kitling." He smiled back at her, knowing that he had a surprise or two still left for the night since he planned on not taking her back right away. Let the pest stew, wondering what happened to the two of them. "I'm glad that you like the house and that it's a place that you can use when you need to be among your kind or when you need to get away. You're older now and I need to give you some space to yourself, you know?"<br><br>Cecil reached down, placing his hands on her arse and pulling her closer to him again as he leaned down to kiss her with a stronger kiss that he's been wanting to do but had restrained himself since it didn't due to be kissing the lady you were pretending to guard.<br><br>"Oh," he answered. "If someone sees, then so be it. How would they really know that the knight wasn't a dragon after all since he was masked the whole time he was at the tournament? It could even confuse the pest even more because he probably thinks that you are the knight, which you are, but he doesn't know that. Oh kitling, I'm centuries old and I do appreciate that you worry about me but I should be the one worrying about you. It's a plan though but we'll see what the pest has to say when I decide to bring you back."<br><br>"Now finish you supper like a good girl," he teased, smiling at her again before giving her a second kiss to go with her second one as he released her. "After you're done I'll take you to bed and maybe give you a story," he added, still going on like he was her guardian which he was in a strange way.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>13-06-2013, 18:55:33</strong>
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				She smiled softly at him.&nbsp; "Well, this house will definitely get used," she told him.&nbsp; She was very happy with the house.&nbsp; When he pulled her closer, she kissed him back happily and wrapped her arms around his neck.&nbsp; She missed this.&nbsp; When it broke, she laid her head on his chest and listened to him speak.&nbsp; She smiled, "That would be an excellent twist."&nbsp; She was thinking about their reactions now and chuckled when he spoke next.&nbsp; "I know.&nbsp; But I can't help it.&nbsp; I can't stand the thought of losing you," she said.<br><br>She chuckled when he told her to be a good girl and eat her food and she nodded and kissed him back before going to eat the food he had prepared for her.&nbsp; She went to scarf it down at first, but then stopped to enjoy the taste of it because Cecil was an excellent cook.&nbsp; When she was finished she stood up and went over to him.&nbsp; "That was delicious," she said.&nbsp; "And I am now ready for that story," she smiled softly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>14-06-2013, 02:39:22</strong>
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				Cecil smiled, glad that he had given her something that she would appreciate and that would make her happy. "It's good to hear that you do like the house. I wasn't sure that you would." He moved his hands over her back, rubbing both of them in the middle of her spine. "I know, kitling. I feel the same way about you and that's one reason why I'm here with you this time. I worry that we might have over stepped ourselves by trying to gather from this village.<br><br>He was mostly silent while he ate with her, watching her and grinning from time to time at how she seemed to be enjoying the meal he had prepared for her. With the meal coming to an end, he stood and used some of the magic he knew to light the candles that he had placed around the house or inside the rooms that they would use tonight, giving the place a warm glow. The bedroom was mostly undecorated except for the large bed that he furnished the room with when he purchased the place earlier in the day.<br><br>He hoped that she liked the bed since it was a replica of the one she had back in the cavern except this one already had the scarves tied around it, ready for her wrists or ankles if he choose to use them to restrain her. For a bit of time he let her take in the room before he reached up and set a piece of cloth over her eyes.<br><br>"There now, without any sight you will really listen to the story," he teased before he started to remove her clothing. "My kitling, all trussed up and unable to flee from the beast," he added before he lifted her off her feet and carried her to the bed and lay her down. "She's part of the story, you know? The blind girl that didn't know that the man that was about to give her some pleasures was actually a creature. A beast! The poor girl." As he talked, he removed his own clothing while he knelt over her.<br><br>"First the beast wanted to taste and he..." Cecil lowered his head, licking at her stomach before doing the same to the ends of her nipples. "He tasted the most soft parts of her, wondering if they were good to eat. From the taste, he thought they might be." <br><br>"Next he..." This time his mouth touched hers while his hands ran up and down her arms. "Oh yes, he tasted her soft lips only because he could while he felt how firm her arms were."<br><br>"After that he..." Now he slid down the length of her and he couldn't stop the laugh that came from him as he sucked on each of her toes. "thought about how he could bite off each of these."<br><br>"However, what really caught his interest, finally was..." With silent movements, he moved back up a bit and all of a sudden his mouth touched her calves and his tongue licked along her calves to her thighs. "how strong her calves and thighs were and he knew that those would make the best meal." Cecil focused his touch, his tongue, and his kisses on her calves and thighs for some time.<br><br>"At last, the choice made, he clasped her hands and restrained them above her." As he talked, he did as his words were doing as he told the story.<br><br>"That completed, the beast leaned over her again and his mouth latched onto her breasts again at the same time that he pushed himself into her." Those words were said as he did the same thing to her, sucking on first her left nipple and then her right one, leaving another mark of possession on each. He didn't move yet though, holding himself inside of her.<br><br>"What she didn't know is that all that biting had infected her so that soon she would become like the beast. Some part of her would become an animal and she would hunger just like the beast does, wanting to explore the soft parts of someone and feast on them."<br><br>Cecil growled a low growl, adding another effect to the story. "And just as that sound came from the beast, he started to move so that he gave her pleasure even as she knew that what was giving her that please was not something that was human." <br><br>With that said, Cecil focused his licks, sucks, and kisses on her stomach, breasts, arms, and neck while he stayed above her and pleasured each of them.<br><br>(Uh.... I got carried away with this. Not sure where this came from but it was fun to write.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>14-06-2013, 18:41:22</strong>
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				She smiled softly up at him.&nbsp; “I do too.&nbsp; But…maybe it will work out for the better anyways.”&nbsp; As she ate her food, she remembered something.&nbsp; “What about Fluffy?&nbsp; She needs to eat too,” she thought.&nbsp; She just hoped the lazy thing was able to catch her own meals.&nbsp; “I think I spoil her too much,” she said with a soft frown.&nbsp; She couldn’t help it though the thing was just too cute.&nbsp; When the meal was over, he lit the place up and she smiled at it.&nbsp; She truly did love this place.&nbsp; It was human and that’s what she was.<br><br>She followed him to the bedroom and her eyes widened a bit at the scarves already tied to both ends of the bed that was exactly like the one she had back in their cavern.&nbsp; Already she was growing wet from the sight of it and then, the sight was blocked by a piece of cloth going over her eyes and being tied behind her head.&nbsp; She swallowed a bit at his words, wondering just what his story was about.&nbsp; Now she felt her own clothing being removed and afterwards, she heard him speak.&nbsp; “Oh poor girl indeed,” she teased him.&nbsp; “Whoever will save her from such a foul beast?” she asked, a small smirk on her face.&nbsp; She felt him lay her on the bed and she waited for him to tie her up, but he didn’t just yet.<br><br>He spoke and then paused, feeling his tongue against her stomach and moaned as he licked her nipples.&nbsp; Then he was kissing her and she kissed him back as he ran his hands up and down her arms.&nbsp; Then he was sliding down her body and she heard him laugh.&nbsp; What she wasn’t expecting was him to suck on her toes and she jerked her feet back with a gasp because it tickled.&nbsp; “Help, help,” she cried out softly in a mock tone of distress.&nbsp; She didn’t do it so loudly to startle anyone who may be close by though.&nbsp; “This horrible beast is going to eat me.”&nbsp; Then she herself chuckled softly before gasping as he licked along her calves and thighs.&nbsp; He continued licking and kissing them for some time and she giggled a bit when it did tickle.<br><br>Then, he was restraining her hands above her with the scarves and she felt his mouth on her breasts once more and she gasped out in pain when he entered her.&nbsp; She had forgotten she was now a virgin again, he having restored her before they made it to the village, so the pain when he entered her was not expected and a few tears came to her eyes, though he wouldn’t see it thanks to the blindfold.&nbsp; She didn’t want him too either.&nbsp; She was glad he wasn’t moving inside of her just yet and instead focused on her nipples, which distracted her somewhat from the pain.<br><br>He was continuing with the story then and she moaned a bit, both from him “eating” her nipples and to add effect to the story.&nbsp; He growled low then and started to move inside of her.&nbsp; She gasped as he did so and slowly it went from pain to pleasure and she moaned in pleasure from him moving inside of her and the attention he was giving her stomach, breasts, arms, and neck.<br><br>((It was fun to read and reply too ^_^))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>15-06-2013, 05:40:00</strong>
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				"She's alright, I left some food out for her before I found you at pest's manor and if I need to, I can get away again to go check on her again. She's fine though," he answered, knowing that Melody did care for that little ball of fur and they had bonded from the moment that she saw the kitten. "Yes, she's quite alright."<br><br>"I don't know. She has no protector to save her from the beast and now he can do whatever he desires to do to her. She shouldn't have skipped out on her protector. Such a naughty girl but now she'll pay the price for doing that. At least until she's found again, if that happens. I'm not sure if that will happen though since the story hasn't been written yet."<br><br>"Cry all you want, the beast growled at her," Cecil said, playing along still even as he spun more of the story. "No one can hear though since the beast took her away from anywhere that people have settled, knowing that he had her all to himself." He looked up a few times, hearing her giggles, gasps, or chuckles to make sure that she was enjoying herself. He knew that entering her again wouldn't be pleasant but at least when he returned her virginity again, for what? the twelfth or more time, he could do so without it hurting her.<br><br>As the end of the tale that he made up as he started all this came to a close, he stay above her for some time. Even as he did that he moved from time to time, letting her feel him inside of her and to help give her more pleasure to take away some of the pain that she might remember again from having him enter her again. He removed the ties that held her hands above her head though as well as the blind fold, wanting her to be able to gaze around or at him.<br><br>"Did you like your story, Melody?"<br><br>(Grins. I'm glad that you enjoyed my last post then. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>15-06-2013, 06:01:27</strong>
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				She was relieved.&nbsp; “Thank you,” she told him.&nbsp; She was worried for her fluff ball and now she just had to worry about her wandering off away from the cave.<br><br>“Oh, I think she’ll stay near her protector after this,” she said, though she herself was a bit excited for what was to come.&nbsp; “That is if someone comes for her.&nbsp; Though, I think that her protector is tired of her naughty ways.”&nbsp; She giggled a bit.<br><br>“They will be coming for me,” she said, playing along with a smile on her face.&nbsp; This was most amusing.&nbsp; Besides, I don’t think I would taste very good.&nbsp; I’m all muscle and no meat,” she told him.&nbsp; Which was the truth, especially after the vigorous sword training he had put her through to prepare for the tournament.&nbsp; I would just be chewy and tough, nope, not tasty at all.”&nbsp; She giggled again.<br><br>She had to admit, the pain did lessen a bit each time he took her virginity this way, because she was getting used to the pain, but she didn’t think she could get completely used to it and it would just keep hurting.&nbsp; At least returning her virginity wasn’t painful now.&nbsp; When the story was over, he stayed where he was and moved in and out of her a bit and removed her ties.&nbsp; When he did, she rubbed her wrists a bit and it felt so good to be able to lower her arms to her sides.&nbsp; Then the blindfold was removed and she blinked a few times before gazing up at him.<br><br>“It was a wonderful story,” she smiled at him.&nbsp; “And you can tell me one tomorrow night as well,” she smiled softly.&nbsp; She was going to be sore tomorrow though, unless he numbed her pain like he usually did.&nbsp; She was thankful for that.&nbsp; She wrapped her arms around him and pulled him down next to her and rolled over on her side to face him.&nbsp; She nuzzled into him softly and said, “Hopefully we’ll be home tomorrow night.”<br><br>She truly wished they would be.&nbsp; “And Cecil….” She began, a bit nervous as to how he would react to this.&nbsp; “Can it be a while before we do another sacrifice?”&nbsp; She was getting a bit tired of them.<br><br>((^_^))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>15-06-2013, 19:41:02</strong>
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				Cecil nodded, "Fluffy will be alright and I made it clear that she wasn't to leave the caverns." He smirked, knowing that the kitten had answered him back and swiped at his leg as he loomed over her and growled down at her to instill his threat. "Yes, she'll be fine."<br><br>"Of course her protector is tired of her, she's always getting away from him and making him chase after her. Now that she's been taken by the beast she might have learned her lesson." He grinned down at her before he leaned down and kissed the center of her neck, adding a little more to the marks of his mouth on her. <br><br>"Hmmmm," he rumbled, looking her up and down. "True muscles all over the place and such stringy meat. Although from what the beast has tasted so far, he seems to not care about any of that and he is rather enjoying the parts of her that he explored."<br><br>When she had rolled over so she was on top of him he wrapping his legs around hers and running his hands through her hair and up and down her back. "I'll try to tell you another story tomorrow and I hope we return to my home soon enough. Tomorrow, as you said." He frowned, worried that she was upset about this village and what he had asked her to do. Although he had been thinking it was time to stop this idea since she was getting older and more and more were starting to know who she was. <br><br>"You are probably right, it might be time to come up with new ways to get the wealth that I want for my hoard and for your smaller one. I did like the idea of being bandits but we'll discuss some idea when we're done here and see what the events and how things fall together after this village. My kitling is all grown up now and her being a sacrifice over and over again is getting harder to use."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>15-06-2013, 19:57:08</strong>
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				She chuckled when he said that he made it clear she wasn't to leave the cave.&nbsp; "I'm sure she'll listen to you, just like I did when I was younger," she said, knowing full well she tried to get away with so many things.&nbsp; She learned though and now she was more mindful of him.<br><br>"Yes," she said, "I think she has learned her lesson indeed.&nbsp; I don't think she'll ever leave her protector when she gets back to him...if she gets back to him."&nbsp; She bit her lip as he kissed her neck.<br><br>"Well," she said.&nbsp; "If you want to chew until your jaw get's tired and then have to work at picking out your teeth later then I will definitely make a delicious meal," she said with a small smirk.&nbsp; "The parts you have explored may be soft, but those are the only parts that are soft," she claimed.<br><br>She relaxed against him and closed her eyes, yawning softly.&nbsp; "Cecil," she started.&nbsp; "Thank you for everything.&nbsp; I love you."&nbsp; With that, her eyes closed and she started to fall asleep.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>16-06-2013, 03:57:47</strong>
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				"Yea, the two of you are so much alike, both have the disdain towards following instructions but at least you grew up and sort of listen now. For the most part. Sometimes. Usually." He teased, staring at her before laughing. <br><br>Cecil's laughter continued as he looked up at her. "I'm sure she did since she had been taken by the beast and he did so many different things to her. Hmmm," he continued, "Stringy meat could be tasty if it's eaten correctly. I have strong jaws just like the beast does and they're useful to tearing into stringy tough meat."<br><br>He stroked over her back and alone her spine, feeling her muscles back there as well as over her shoulders. "You are very welcome kitling. I sometimes wish that I could have given you a better childhood and that your own kind hadn't chased you off but I've tried to do the best that I've could." He smiled, keeping up his touch on her back and shoulders. "I love you as well, kitling. Rest now and enjoy your new bed in your new home."<br><br>Cecil stayed awake a bit longer, thinking about the human girl that has grown up and become something more than he ever knew she could be until at last he also felt his eyes close and he slipped away into the land where dragons go into when they sleep and that place is usually where they dream about their hoard but for him, he also dreamed about the kitling that he had let into his life.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>16-06-2013, 06:43:58</strong>
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				She laughed at his words.&nbsp; "I listen to you now," she said.&nbsp; "Name one time that I haven't?" She raised her eyebrows up, but she was only playing along with him, not being serious at all.<br><br>"I'm glad they chased me away for stealing bread," she said.&nbsp; "I wouldn't get to be here with you now if they hadn't.&nbsp; And besides making you mad when I was little, I don't regret my childhood.&nbsp; In fact, I don't think you could've given me a better one," she said.&nbsp; "Sure, you had a temper that needed to be cooled even when I did the slightest thing."&nbsp; She smirked.&nbsp; "I remember how mad you got the first time I touched anything in your hoard out of curiosity.&nbsp; You growled so loud you shook the whole cave and threatened to eat me if I tried that again."&nbsp; She smiled softly at the memory.&nbsp; Sure, she had been a ball of frightened tears and stayed in the corner without leaving it for almost a month except to go outside because she was so afraid of him, but he had calmed down over the years.&nbsp; Come to think of it, she was scared most of the time through her childhood because of his anger, but she still didn't regret it.&nbsp; It made her who she was today.&nbsp; A tough young lady that knows how to hold her own.<br><br>She slept peacefully until morning, when she leaned up and rubbed her eyes before getting up completely, stretching and yawning.&nbsp; She sat on her bed, wincing a bit at how sore she was.&nbsp; She frowned a bit and just sat there, not really wanting to move.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>16-06-2013, 21:31:59</strong>
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				Cecil laughed, a deep belly laugh. "Are you sure you really want me to answer that?" he asked, gazing at her with a smile that was entertained. "Let me think. Not more than a day or two ago you wandered off after one of the sword lessons after I warned you to stay nearby. Where did I find you? Oh yes, I remember. Surrounded by some smaller cousins of dragons. What was it? I think there was about two dozen drakes fluttering around you, trying to get your attention as they chirped and hissed at you."<br><br>The day that he found her in the forest was still fresh in his mind after all these years. It seemed like it had only happened yesterday and he still felt the rage for what they had done to her even though he's come to love her. First like a daughter but than as something more as the years passed. "I'm glad that you don't regret living with me in a cavern as you grew, kitling." He grinned, knowing he had almost taken her hand off that first time he saw her trying to touch some of the coins in his hoard. "I still threaten to eat you." He had finally coaxed her out of the corner by leaving food near her and each time that he did, he moved it closer and closer to him so she had to move away from where she had found safety, bringing her closer to him.<br><br>He was awake before her but finally he saw she was awake but he gave her some time to become aware and get her focus. Finally he rolled over, putting him on top of her and holding her shoulders so she couldn't escape. "I've decided something, Melody. We're going to keep to the same plan but change it a little. Today, I'll take your shape and be the sacrifice since you are a woman now and it's not fair to you that I keep taking away your virginity and giving it back. You, on the other hand, will become Cee and become my body guard. We'll also bring the Knight outfit and mask and I'll wear it when I met with the pest, which will take place after we gather our wealth from the village. Once it's all gathered, I'll transform and spread the word that I've been the woman that the villagers had sacrificed all along as well as the dragon. Once word of that spreads, the maiden and the dragon will be buried to never be used again."<br><br>"I gave you my word last night and this is my idea on how to make sure that our story involving the maiden, the dragon, and the knight comes to end."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>16-06-2013, 22:43:29</strong>
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				She put on an innocent look as he answered her question and looked away from him.&nbsp; "Okay, so, I disobeyed you then.&nbsp; To be fair though, I was still nearby and they were cute...even if they were dangerous, especially with that many of them, but still.&nbsp; They hadn't hurt me....yet."&nbsp; She muttered that last word, and she did think that they were cute.&nbsp; "Besides that then?" she said, thinking she hadn't disobeyed him again after that.<br><br>"And yes," she said chuckling.&nbsp; "You do threaten to eat me still, but now I'm used to the threats because I know you won't.&nbsp; Otherwise you would've already done so."&nbsp; She then gave him a small smile.&nbsp; "Besides," she said.&nbsp; "You're the only parent I really ever knew."&nbsp; She couldn't remember her parents.&nbsp; It was too long ago.&nbsp; What she did remember was a warm laugh, strong arms, something over top of her, hiding her, screaming, and...nothing else.&nbsp; She knew her parents were murdered, that her mother had hidden her, but she couldn't remember why, or who.&nbsp; She never told Cecil this either.&nbsp; She didn't like to think about it either.<br><br>She screeched a bit in surprise when he pinned her to the bed and held her there, not expecting it.&nbsp; She listened to him though, and smiled at his words.&nbsp; "Thank you Cecil," she said.&nbsp; "You have no idea what this means to me.&nbsp; I just hope I can pull of playing you accurately," she teased.&nbsp; "I don't know if I could be so grumpy all the time."&nbsp; She held back a laugh and just looked up at him with an innocent look.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>17-06-2013, 00:11:22</strong>
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				"Uh huh," he grunted, giving her a steely look before he shook his head. "Always I have to rescue you." He didn't tell her that they hadn't gone after her right away is because some of his scaly smell covered her from living with him for so long and that caused the drakes to hesitate even as it drew them to her. "Humph," he continued, "What was it the last time? Oh yea, you running after the fluff ball as she scampered out of the cave one night. Having me come out to find you stumbling around in the dark."<br><br>"Humph again," he answered before he laughed. "I suppose you're right. Who'd want to eat such a scrawny muscular woman. I'd have to pick my teeth with her bones just to get her out of them." He looked down at her still, ticking her ribs at first but stopping when he heard her remark about him being her own parent. "Oh kitling, I'm so sorry for that then but I've tried to do the best I've could on being a parent to a human. Although you're more dragon than human, at least until lately when you've been more among your race."<br><br>"Humph," he repeated a third time. "Cee might not be so grumpy. Just wave your sword around, loom over the girl you're guarding, give people a piercing gaze, and just be all silent and deadly." He finally laughed, knowing she could pull it off otherwise he wouldn't have suggested the idea. "Now I suppose we should get going before the pest sends someone else to spy on us or to bring us back. Go get dressed in my clothing and I'll take care of your shape before I do the same in your clothing. Although, I think I can pull off being a disobedient girl that gets it into her head to cause problems towards her guard and guardian."<br><br>Before leaving the house he made sure to fix them a light breakfast of bread, some cheese that he wrapped back up and stored, and water that he pulled from the wheel outside. After, he drew on his magic to shift her into Cee and than himself into her, waiting for her to take the lead since she was now his guard but he made sure that she didn't forget the blade that he had draped over a chair when they arrived yesterday.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>17-06-2013, 00:29:51</strong>
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				"Hey," she said.&nbsp; "I wasn't disobeying you that time.&nbsp; I was taking care of her like you told me too and I had to go out and get her before some beast came and ate her.&nbsp; It's dangerous in that forest, especially for little kittens that don't know any better."&nbsp; And little girls, she added mentally.<br><br>She laughed as he talked about how scrawny and muscular she was.&nbsp; "See," she said.&nbsp; "That's why I know you won't eat me."&nbsp; She smiled softly at him as he continued.&nbsp; "And you have been the best," she said.&nbsp; "I'm alive, you haven't eaten me, or maimed me in any way.&nbsp; And I have you to blame for me acting like a dragon," she chuckled.&nbsp; "I was raised by one."<br><br>"Oh," she said.&nbsp; "I think I can do that.&nbsp; And maybe you can transform me into your dragon form later and I can see what it's like to sleep in a mountain of gold," she teased him.&nbsp; She was only kidding, though she did wonder how that could be so comfortable for him.&nbsp; She ate her food before she dressed in his clothing, and then when they were both changed, she couldn't help but say, "Alright kitling, let's go."&nbsp; She could have fun pretending to be him.&nbsp; She led them back to the Brandon's estate, very curious in what the pest had to say.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>17-06-2013, 04:05:35</strong>
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				"Sure," he smirked. "I believe that completely and you weren't laughing when you were out there when I came pounding outside to find you. No, not at all were you disobeying." Cecil poked her in her arm, pretending like he was testing to see if she was worth eating before he snorted, letting a puff of smoke escape and flow around her face. "You're right, there's nothing that would taste good on this scrawny body."<br><br>His expression changed to one of tenderness. "I couldn't do any of that to you even when you first arrived and tried to tug on my tail. Remember it was me that even bandaged your hands because you cut them on my scales." He laughed with her, nodding. "That's right, my fierce kitling who is more dragon than human. Look at her even now, wanting some wealth of her own so she could make her own hoard."<br><br>"We will see about trying to turn you into a dragon. It's easier to shift from a large form to a smaller so I'm not sure how it would work for a smaller form to take a larger one. At least shifting humans into another human is easier since inside you are still pretty much the same but we'll see what happens when we're alone and in a place where you won't tear apart something if it works."<br><br>"Snarky," was all he quipped as he looked over at her once he heard what she said after their meal was finished. He stood, standing in front of her and placed his hands on the sides of her head. He let his magic flow into his hands with a slow trickle until they warmed from the magic and he pushed it through his fingers and into her, down through her head and further through her, making the changes that would turn her into Cee while he made sure that it didn't harm her.<br><br>After he stepped back, his own changes were easier until he shifted into her. "Tell me a story," he said, his voice matching hers before he chuckled in the same way she would. " His mannerisms matched hers as he said, "Time to go back to Brandon's then." Knowing that their roles had changed, he waited for her to take the lead since she was supposed to be the guard and it would only make sense that the guard would be the one to be in front.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon didn't know where the two of them had disappeared to once the spy had been sent back but he sure tried to figure it out until he returned to the manor once night had came and it got to late to keep looking for them. He was still pissed off about how she, and the guard, had gotten away from him when he woke up the next morning. Although that eased a little once he heard that they returned and were coming to the room where he was having his breakfast.<br><br>He glared at the guard at first and then looked at the woman that was with him. "Where were you two?" he said, his tone showing how annoyed he was. "If you didn't notice, the villagers are gathering their wealth and stacking it in the square. You have two hours and than you are to be taken there and chained up for the day until the dragon comes for you. Now go to your room and stay there this time!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>17-06-2013, 04:46:18</strong>
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				She sighed softly and said, “I suppose you wanted to go out and find the fluff ball then?” she asked him.&nbsp; She coughed a bit and fanned her hand in front of her face when he blew smoke into it.&nbsp; “And I’m glad for it,” she said, chuckling a bit.&nbsp; “I do wish I could blow smoke in your face though,” she said with a dramatic sigh and looking around the room.<br><br>She had forgotten about that, but now that he mentioned it, she did remember it vaguely.&nbsp; She smiled softly at the vague memory, and though that was vague, there were plenty of times that he had bandaged her up that she did remember.&nbsp; The cut to her arm during the tournament was the first time she didn’t have him heal her.&nbsp; Then she laughed when he spoke again.&nbsp; “Only because you wouldn’t let me touch any of yours, I wanted to start my own so I could touch it whenever I wanted to.”&nbsp; She recalled how mad he had gotten though, when she tried to claim the jewelry from that first sacrifice.<br><br>When he talked about turning her into a dragon, she smiled happily.&nbsp; She would really like to see what it was like to be one.&nbsp; “Cecil.&nbsp; Is it really comfortable sleeping on your gold?” she asked.<br><br>She just smirked, until he turned into her and spoke.&nbsp; She glared at him and said, “I do not sound like that.&nbsp; And you were the one to offer the story,” she said blushing.&nbsp; She just turned around and led the way back to Brandon’s.&nbsp; “Come along Kitling, let’s see what the pest has to say.”<br><br>When they got back to the estate and into the room where Brandon was eating breakfast, it was obvious to see how angry he was, and…he was yelling at her?&nbsp; How dare he?&nbsp; He was glaring at her first, before turning to Cecil, and yelling at him, thinking he was her.&nbsp; She loomed over Cecil and glared at Brandon, much like Cecil would.&nbsp; If she were still in her form though, she would have given him a peace of her mind.&nbsp; She knew that Cecil would know what to say though.&nbsp; She just wondered how all of this would go down and hoped it would go down according to plan.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>17-06-2013, 21:41:40</strong>
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				"If I found that kittenling, she would not have enjoyed what might have happened to her." Cecil chuckled, his expression changing to a sly look before he winked at her. "Maybe she would have been a better meal though, now that I think about it. A short, quick, tasty appetizer." He laughed again, amused at the sight of her hand swishing through the smoke and to tease her even further, he let out a second burst right after the first one. "Maybe you can once I get to experiment on you. Remember, it was you that wished that I try to extend your life. My kitling, my experiment. Oh that will be so much fun... for me."<br><br>"That's right, no one should touch a dragons hoard even a naive child of the humans." He rubbed his fingers over her shoulder, staring down at her. "It helps the itching," he announced, answering her question. "but all those metals also helps give me energy much like food does for most other creatures. Mostly though it helps with the itching. You have no idea how hard it is to scratch at scales when you have talons or a body that extends for so many feet in length."<br><br>Cecil's female laughter rolled out with him as he followed her once he got a rise from her. "Okay grumpy, then you shouldn't tease," he snarked back at her, in her voice. However, he stopped his teasing once they were out of the house and he fell into the role that he was playing, knowing that he had to be her or someone would be even more suspicious.<br><br>He kept his amusement to himself still, hearing the pest start to rant and rave again and how Melody was matching the look that Cecil would give anyone in the form of the guard he had taken. He knew it before how much of a good actor she could be but this reinforced how he thought that about her. At last it was his turn to play as her.<br><br>"It doesn't matter where I was, all that matters is that I'm here now and as you can see, I'm safe. I'll stay in my room if I choose to do so! Remember, you need me more than I need you unless you would rather have the dragon destroy your village. Come, guard, I'll retire to my room after all only because I choose to do so. Pe... sire, send someone to inspect me to make sure that I'm the virgin that I claim and then I'll go to where I'm going to be restrained."<br><br>With that, Cecil turned on his heel and strolled out of the room with the regal bearing that he's seen her have all the time, not looking back at either the pest or the guard, knowing that one of them would probably follow. He made his way back through the manor, palming smaller objects of metal that obviously had been missed in the gathering, sticking them inside of his clothing until he arrived in the chamber that he had been assigned. Once inside, he shoved the items into a sack and set it nearby, wanting her to take it with them when they left.<br><br>Then it was time to wait and he was surprised when the girl that was spying on them yesterday was the one that knocked on the door, once Cee the guard had opened it, hearing that she was the one that was going to inspect him. He stripped off his dress, letting the girl do her thing and once everyone was satisfied, it was time to be lead outside. He watched as his wrists were secured and he stared over at Melody. How could he have kept doing this to her? What was wrong with him? He admired her even more now that he knew that for dozens of times she was the one that had been held like this. Now he understood even more why she didn't want to do this any longer.<br><br>His attention turned to the wealth that had been gathered, feeling it calling to him already. Small shivers, that grew stronger as the afternoon wore on, started as he held back the need to take everything and just go but he had to make this look good. At last it was just about dusk when he released the magic that held his shape in her form, bursting the shackles and letting out a roar as his body grew larger and expanded, causing the humans to step back or start to flee. He had changed the plan, again, once the two of them had arrived this morning, discounting the idea about using the knight since it might be even more fun to use that image again some other time.<br><br>"Flee, humans!" he bellowed, looming over Melody so she was nestled between his legs. "That's right! Run from the dragon that only asks for such wealth while he protects you! I should just let you all fight your own battles and let the bandits take you all! But I'm generous and all I ask for in return is some of your wealth! Bah. Pests, all of you, thinking to slay me? Yes, I know all about your tournament and how you found a champion to finish me off! Where is he now? No where! He is a coward or maybe he is smarter than all of you, knowing that he had no chance to defeat someone like me."<br><br>Cecil lowered his scaly head, glaring down the main road at the pest that lead the town. "And you! How dare you fund that tournament! Go back to your home and never bother me again!" He snorted, drawing in some air before he released it in a cloud of smoke but this time a line of fire chased the smoke, burning a path towards Brandon before it stopped near him but close enough that he could feel the heat that baked the dirt of the main road.<br><br>With that, he snatched up his wealth, his kitling, unfurled his wings, and pulled himself off the ground with a mighty push before he glided over the manor again like he had before, heading towards the cavern. When they were far enough away, the sound of his laughter filled the sky once he let out another bellow of rage over the manor. He set her down gently when they were inside of the cave, pulling the magic from her so she became herself.<br><br>He pushed her portion of the hoard over to her to do what she wanted with it before he added his portion to his larger piles before he settled on top of it like a king looking down at his kingdom. "I am sorry, Melody. I had no idea how humiliating it was for you to be the sacrifice so many times."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>17-06-2013, 23:07:40</strong>
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				“You wouldn’t dare eat my kitten,” she said, smiling at him.&nbsp; “You think she’s cute and I see how you move your tail on purpose for her to play with.”&nbsp; She huffed a bit in aggravation when he puffed out another set of smoke.&nbsp; “Just what do you plan to do with me?” she asked, an eyebrow raised when he said experiment.<br><br>“Itching?” she asked, her eyebrow raised again.&nbsp; “And energy?”&nbsp; That made no sense to her, not really.&nbsp; “And here I thought I knew almost everything about dragons … apparently not.<br><br>“You tease me all the time,” she said, trying to mimic his tone.&nbsp; She thought she succeeded alright.&nbsp; When they were out of the house, they fell into their roles, not wanting to get caught and get into even more trouble.<br><br>When they were back at Brandon’s, she anxiously waited for Cecil to say something similar to what she would and relaxed a bit when he did.&nbsp; Though she didn’t once let her demeanor or facial expression change.&nbsp; She followed after him, glad he didn’t look back either.&nbsp; He was pulling this off really well.&nbsp; She did nearly laugh when he almost called him pest, but refrained from doing so like he refrained from saying so.<br><br>She noticed he was taking more things and smiled to herself at that.&nbsp; Typical Cecil she thought.&nbsp; Once they were back in the room, he put the items in a sack and knew he would be wanting her to bring it home.&nbsp; After a couple hours of waiting, there was a knock on the door and she was surprised to see it was the spy girl.&nbsp; Now was the time for Cecil to be checked, and that thought was very weird to her.&nbsp; Not as weird as it felt when she had to go through it…over and over again.&nbsp; After that was over, she grabbed the sack and followed them outside, where Cecil was chained to the posts.&nbsp; She saw him look over at her and she caught his gaze.&nbsp; She saw in his eyes that he finally understood how she felt.<br>What made it worse for her though when she did this, was when she had to act like a scared, weak, little girl and scream for someone to save her while he came and got her.&nbsp; Of course, she was glad when he did, because she wouldn’t have to deal with that for a while, but…she still hated having to act like a frightened little girl, because she wasn’t one.<br><br>A few hours passed, and finally, after what seemed like an eternity, he changed form.&nbsp; He had changed the plan again, but she didn’t really mind.&nbsp; Either way, she knew this would be the last time she would be a sacrifice as now everyone would think she was the dragon.&nbsp; The humans started to flee and he was bellowing at them.&nbsp; She smirked a bit, watching them flee and run.&nbsp; After he threatened Brandon, and she smiled at the way he did threaten him, he grabbed her and they started to fly off again, with both her and the wealth.<br><br>When they were back at the cave, he transformed her back into herself and went to change out of his clothes and into one of her dresses.&nbsp; She came back out and took her portion of the wealth and added it to her own hoard.&nbsp; She smiled softly at it.&nbsp; This was what made the sacrifices worth it a bit.&nbsp; Though maybe they could get into the bandit business, get her more gold and put her sword skills to some use.<br><br>When she came back out, he was already lying on top of his gold and she went to feed Fluffy.&nbsp; She looked at him as he spoke.&nbsp; “It’s okay,” she told him.&nbsp; “I understand why.&nbsp; It wasn’t like you were hurting me.”&nbsp; Except her pride she thought with a sigh.&nbsp; She climbed up the mountain of gold carefully, and settled in next to him.&nbsp; This was the first time she ever attempted to climb on top of his gold, and she wondered what he would do when she did.&nbsp; After fluffy ate, she joined in too and climbed on top of Cecil’s back and laid there in a ball, purring.<br><br>“You know,” she said, sitting up and reaching up to pet Fluffy.&nbsp; “I think in many ways, you and Fluffy are just alike.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>18-06-2013, 02:28:39</strong>
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				"Humph," he grumbled, staring at her and holding her still in place with his hands on her shoulders. "Maybe she is cute. Kind of. Possibly. I suppose so." He smirked, knowing that she was right that he did twitch his tail when the kittenling was nearby or pouncing on it but he wasn't going to admit it to Melody. Instead he released a third smoke puff before he laughed, hearing the huff that came from her from the second one. "I don't know, that's why it's an experiment. I've never tried, and I don't think any dragon has before, to turn a human immortal. Who knows, maybe you might end up some scales, or a tail, or maybe talons, or a snout filled with sharp teeth. I just don't know." He might have been teasing her but he might have been serious as well since he was telling her the truth, none of his kind has ever used their magic on a human like that before. <br><br>"Yes, itching," he answered, grinning at her. "Haven't you ever noticed my stomach scales are so much shinier then the rest? It's because I rub them against all that money to deal with the itching. Oh no kitling, you don't know everything. Look at how you met the two Travelers, you didn't know about them either."<br><br>He noticed, before snatching up Melody, that the male and female Traveler's were standing off and a bit away from the others. It made him curious but for now, he was done with this village and with the pest. It was clear now that their idea of Melody being a sacrifice was over but that didn't bother him too much, they had other ideas that they discussed.<br><br>Cecil eyed the portion that she took, a little bit with envy but also so that he made sure that that she only took what they had agreed upon. It wasn't that he didn't trust her, it was just how his race was and what they claimed was hard to give away. He lifted his large head from where it was resting on his hoard, looking down at her.<br><br>"I suppose but now I realize that what I was doing was wronging you." He snorted, puffing more smoke towards her. "You should be proud, having a ancient dragon like me apologizing to a human even one that is mine." His green eyes opened wider, hearing her climbing at first and than seeing her reach the top of his bed of coins, metal, weapons, armor, and other items. A low rumbling growl vibrated his large chest, hardly believing that she was... humph! <br><br>He twitched his long tail back and forth until he stilled, giving in that the two were going to either lie on him or lie next to him. Although he turned took look at her again and sent another large puff of smoke over her. "I am so not alike a cat!" he hissed through his large teeth, opening his mouth to show them off to her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>18-06-2013, 03:06:46</strong>
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				She just chuckled and then huffed again when he blew another puff of smoke at her.&nbsp; She gave him a soft glare.&nbsp; “Are you trying to suffocate me?” she asked him.<br><br>She thought about herself covered in scales and she couldn’t picture it.&nbsp; Nor could she picture a snout on her face.&nbsp; &nbsp;Personally, she hoped she stayed in human form, not wanting that aspect of her to change.<br><br>“I noticed,” she said.&nbsp; “Just thought it was because they were on your belly,” then when she said that out loud, she felt silly.&nbsp; Then she nodded in agreement when he mentioned the tinkers.&nbsp; She hadn’t known about them indeed.&nbsp; “What else do I not know?” she asked him.<br><br>She didn’t notice that he was eyeing her when she took her portion, she just grabbed what they had agreed on, counting it and making sure she grabbed what was hers and no more and bringing to her room, dumping it out all out, and pushing it under her bed so she too could sleep on her gold, but it would be much more comfortable.<br><br>She just looked at him when he said she should be proud to have a dragon such as himself apologizing to her.&nbsp; She just chuckled and smiled softly at him.&nbsp; She noticed how he growled when she climbed on top of his hoard, clearly not wanting her up there, she was determined though, wanting to be near him.&nbsp; She looked at him as he hissed at her and raised an eyebrow at him, waving away the puff of smoke that was choking her.&nbsp; “Well,” she said, reaching out to touch his teeth, knowing he wouldn’t actually bite her.&nbsp; “You just hissed at me, you lounge all the time, you eat when it pleases you, and you are very playful.”&nbsp; She looked at him then, seeing if he would deny the very things he did that Fluffy did as well.<br><br>A week or so later, Melody woke up and sat up in her bed.&nbsp; She got up and went to find some left over deer.&nbsp; There wasn’t much left, they would need to go hunting soon.&nbsp; She sighed.&nbsp; More than likely today.&nbsp; She would have to stay behind though and keep an eye on the fluff ball that’s been getting more and more adventurous.&nbsp; She had to go out of the cave and look for her twice.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was really thinking of asking Cecil to put a magical barrier around the cave, so she could still go out but not go too far and still be in sight of the cave mouth.<br><br>She brushed her little pet before putting some food down for her.&nbsp; “You really need a bath,” she told Fluffy.&nbsp; “You stink fluff ball.”&nbsp; The cat ignored her for the most part and she sighed.&nbsp; She went to go and see if Cecil was awake yet.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>18-06-2013, 05:10:11</strong>
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				His lip curled into a sly smile. "Maybe, or I'm just marinating you in smoke and steam so you would taste better."<br><br>Cecil took some time in answering, that was a long drawn out answer and he wasn't sure how to answer what she might not know. "There's a lot you don't know and all I can say right now is this: All humans are descended from Travelers that were made by one of my kind so far back in history that even those tales are myths to my kind." Would that satisfy her, for now? He hoped so.<br><br>He stilled, feeling her soft hand near his teeth and knowing that with one move he could pierce her hand all the way through and then some since even his front teeth were longer than her hand and arm combined. The scales over his eyebrows pulled tight in a gesture that showed he was not exactly amused at being described in the same way that a feline would be and how they shared some characteristics. "Humph," was all he grumbled, grunting at her.<br><br>Cecil slept for most of the week except when he was going through the calculations that he was pondering about how to accomplish the idea of turning her human form into a being that would last for who knew how long. Until he was ready for the first try, all he would do was work on the idea and let his mind work it over. He was still doing that when he heard her mention hunting and ask if he was awake. With a heave of his bulk, he pushed himself to his feet and stormed out of the cavern with a running stomp that allowed him to lift off so he could soar aloft. <br><br>He noticed the horse that was nearby but he didn't think much about it, figuring it might be one of the ones that they had let run wild since he didn't see a saddle or anything on it. Soon it was left behind, even if he wanted to eat it he didn't think that she would be thrilled with the idea, so he was off to find another deer or something else.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon swallowed, seeing the dragon fly over head but since he was hidden, he breathed easier. It was smart to climb up the tree and nestle inside of the branches, using it as a perfect cover since it was in full bloom and the leaves were green. It helped that he was wearing clothing of the same shade, which helped him blend in even further.<br><br>When he thought that he was in the clear, he climbed back down and headed towards the spot that he saw the creature emerge from. Today he would finally get his answers about all the strangeness that was involved with this dragon, or so he thought and planned. His steps were slow, steady, and quiet as he made his way closer, not wanting to announce himself. What would he find inside once he found the cavern? He wasn't sure but at least he had his sword with him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>18-06-2013, 05:41:59</strong>
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				She raised an eyebrow up at him.&nbsp; “Sure,” she said.&nbsp; “I’m sure that will tender me up some.”<br><br>That did indeed not satisfy her.&nbsp; That just opened up a whole bunch of new questions for her.&nbsp; “Does that mean that dragons created humans?” she asked.&nbsp; “What are some of the myths?”&nbsp; She was just a curious thing.<br><br>She would admit, when she was younger, she would never in a million years think to even try this because then she did believe he would eat her.&nbsp; It was clear he was upset with her though and she sighed softly.&nbsp; What did she expect really?&nbsp; She climbed on his mountain of gold for instance and then made a comparison he really didn’t like.&nbsp; She crawled up to his face and kissed him on his cheek before saying, “Goodnight Cecil.”&nbsp; Then she slid down his gold and went to her room and laid down in bed, the kitten following and curling up to her chest.<br><br>Cecil left to go hunting and she curled up with her kitten next to his pile of gold and started brushing her like she liked and listening to her music box.&nbsp; When Brandon found the entrance to the cavern, he would see exactly that, her brushing Fluffy and petting her, the music box playing.&nbsp; It soon stopped, and she looked up, her eyes widening.&nbsp; She remembered he had last seen her turning into a dragon, so she threatened him.<br><br>“What are you doing here in my lair?&nbsp; If you do not leave this instant I will change into my true form and eat you,” she sounded genuinely angry, because she was.&nbsp; How dare he invade her home now.&nbsp; She just hoped he hadn’t seen Cecil flying overhead because that would give up her game.&nbsp; Fluffy hissed at the newcomer and meowed when she stood up without warning, making Fluffy fall to the ground. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>18-06-2013, 06:13:48</strong>
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				"Smoked human, the best meat that there is," he answered, holding in the laugh that threatened to burst from him so that he snorted a few times but at least without blowing more smoke onto her.<br><br>"In a way, yes that's what it means. It was so long ago that even to my kind the tale or the history is just a myth. It's not known how it happened, or why, or for what reason. All I can tell you is that it supposedly happened and the first two that were created were formed out of bones and flesh. I suppose then it was some form of necromancy."<br><br>"Night kitling," he murmured, watching her until she was in her room and then closing his eyes again, falling into dragon sleep.<br><br><div align="center">****</div><br>Ah ha! he thought, first hearing the music and then seeing the woman. He frowned though, she was grooming a cat? How... ordinary. It dawned on him that she was yelling at him about something that he hadn't paid much attention too, at least at first. What had caught his interest was her. His frown returned as he entered the cavern a little further but still close enough to the entrance, worried about the claws of the little beast that were hissing at him or the claws of the other beast that was doing the same thing. Which was which?<br><br>"Oh please, like I know that to be false. I'm not that insane or dense to come in here when the dragon is really in his lair. Now why don't you end the game you've been playing with me, my village, and during the tournament and explain to me who you really are and why you've chosen to do all of these things that you've done."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>18-06-2013, 16:44:50</strong>
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				Necromancy, she thought, then shivered.<br><br>She looked at him, frustrated.&nbsp; "Fine," she said.&nbsp; "I'm not a dragon, but that gives you no right to be here."&nbsp; She backed up to her room and reached in to grab her sword that was by the entrance.&nbsp; "And why should I have to tell you anything?" she asked him, holding her sword out in front of him.&nbsp; Though, maybe if she just told him, he would finally leave them alone.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>18-06-2013, 23:44:07</strong>
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				Knowing it was probably not a great idea, Brandon stayed near the entrance instead of moving any deeper into the cavern. How could anyone see in here? especially her. The light barely reached inside and there wasn't other sources of light, at least that he noticed but then again, maybe they only lit any of them when it was fully dark out. Or maybe she had just been in here for so long that she could see inside like the feline and the dragon seemed to be able to do.<br><br>"No... you're right, it doesn't and this was a mistake," he agreed. His eyes widened as he noticed that she had returned and that she had a blade pointed toward him. Brandon unsheathed his own blade but kept it near him, not wanting to use it but he would defend himself if it came to that. "Because I'm curious and I've been trying to understand ever since the tournament."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>18-06-2013, 23:57:58</strong>
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				She huffed and looked at him.&nbsp; He was stubborn.&nbsp; "Why can't you just drop it?" she asked.&nbsp; "You have been nothing but a pest in our lives ever since the tournament," she told him.&nbsp; "When you started spying on us.&nbsp; You want to know the truth?" she asked him.&nbsp; "Fine, but when I tell you, you had better leave."&nbsp; She waited for his agreement before telling him.&nbsp; "When I was little," she started.&nbsp; "My parents were killed.&nbsp; I was orphaned and forced to live on my own at the age of 8."&nbsp; She still had the sword pointed at him, in case he tried anything.&nbsp; "I was starving, I needed to eat, but there was nothing in the house.&nbsp; So, I went looking for food and found a merchants stall.&nbsp; I saw a loaf of bread, went to take it, and then was chased into the woods until I was totally lost and they left me there to die.&nbsp; That is when Cecil found me.&nbsp; He took me in, gave me food to eat, a place to sleep, and here I am."&nbsp; She then waited for him to leave.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>19-06-2013, 07:14:17</strong>
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				"Curiosity, it's a fault," he answered, "If I didn't want to know I wouldn't have done something like this and asked the question." He paused, debating about if he would really leave or if he would lie just so he would finally get some answers. "Alright, fine. I'll leave once you actually give me some type of answer." He kept his own sword still near him, not threatening her in any way but he was still ready to fight her if it came to it. He stared at her, listening to what she said before he nodded. "Alright then," was all he said before he turned around and made his way back to the horse that was well trained so that it was waiting for him. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>19-06-2013, 08:43:53</strong>
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				When she told him, and he was leaving, she sighed softly.&nbsp; She had some questions of her own and reprimanded herself before going after him.&nbsp; "Wait," she said.&nbsp; "Why did you want to know so much about us?&nbsp; Why does it matter so much to you?" she asked him.&nbsp; "Why, even after we were long gone from your village, did you still seek me?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>19-06-2013, 10:04:53</strong>
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				He had just put his hand on the horses neck, about to rub the brown neck and tell the animal that it was a good stallion for staying and not running off if the dragon had frightened him. Although Brandon knew that the training that the stallion had been put through helped with that but it didn't hurt to speak to the animal with kindness.<br><br>Hearing the woman follow him and ask some questions, he turned to look at her. "As I said, curiosity is one of my faults." Brandon turned now, giving her his full attention and facing her. "But mostly I just wanted to know more about you. Why enter the tournament? What possessed you, or even the dragon, to disguise both of yourselves? For years all we've known about him is that he demands we give him. I wanted to know why he decided to change what he's always done, at least with my village." He paused again, looking at her and not breaking his gaze. "But mostly, and I'm surprised to even admit this, it's because you fascinate me. You bested me, and everyone else, and I just wanted to know about you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>19-06-2013, 17:29:40</strong>
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				She listened to him and thought about her answers to his questions.&nbsp; Finally, she spoke up.&nbsp; "Well," she said.&nbsp; "For one, Cecil told me about the tournament, wanting to know if I would want to do it.&nbsp; I did, very much, because it was a chance for me to show off my skills and to finally let Bloodbringer see some action," she said holding up her sword, but not in a menacing way, just to show him.&nbsp; "I was afraid that because I was a woman, that I wouldn't be allowed to join in the tournament, so, Cecil got me a disguise so I could still compete.&nbsp; He even taught me archery so I could compete with that as well and hunt from his back when we are in flight.&nbsp; It was true when we told you that it was foolish to have that tournament to find a knight to slay him.&nbsp; He has taught me everything I know about sword fighting, I have bested every one of your champions at the tournament, but not once have I ever been able to land a blow on Cecil that he didn't allow me to land," she explained.<br><br>"And...he hadn't changed what he's done, in the beginning at least.&nbsp; Ever since I was old enough, I was the sacrifice.&nbsp; I would go to the villages and they would rejoice that someone was offering to save them from the dragon.&nbsp; Cecil didn't want to leave me alone with you, he didn't and doesn't like you snooping around.&nbsp; If he finds you here, no doubt he will unleash his fury upon you and then if he finds out what I've told you, I don't know how he would react.&nbsp; He should be gone most of the day though.&nbsp; Game has been scarce lately."<br><br>Just then, Fluffy trotted out and she grabbed her before she could go too far and stroked her fur as she looked at Brandon.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-06-2013, 00:38:19</strong>
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				There wasn't much more for him to say and Brandon only waited near the horse, his hand still patting the stallions neck or reaching up to stroke over his head while he waited to see what would happen next. Even so he was still facing... what was her name? had he ever learned it? He didn't think so. Brandon smiled when she started talking and his gaze sharpened towards the sword, seeing it's craftmanship and how detailed and unique the blade was.<br><br>"You would be right, you know? A woman at the tournament would have been denied." His eyebrows rose in surprise, hearing about who had taught her both her sword use and her bow use, which explained why she managed to win both. He was also surprised to hear that the dragon knew how to use such weapons and had the skill to do so since he assumed that the dragon would use it's natural ways to kill or harm. <br><br>Brandon nodded, seeing how much this woman was protected by the dragon and how he seemed to care for her. "I realized that when I decided to come here, which is why I waited until he was no where nearby." Brandon glanced at the kitten, finding the whole situation more than he expected. "I do thank you for the answers. That said, can I have your name?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-06-2013, 01:01:38</strong>
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				"Don't think you can hire someone to slay him though," she said sternly and glaring.&nbsp; "He's had centuries and centuries of practicing swordplay and archery and when he is in his dragon form, his scales are impossible to penetrate.&nbsp; And if I found out you do hire someone, I'll come and take care of you," she threatened.&nbsp; She actually had no idea if a dragon's scales were impossible to penetrate, but she wasn't going to tell him there might be a way to do it.&nbsp; She would die before she saw anything happen to Cecil.<br><br>She softened a bit though and sighed.&nbsp; She had no idea how to act around him.&nbsp; On one hand, she wanted to hate him for being so nosy, but...he had ultimately not really done them much harm.&nbsp; Well, except now they had to find a new way to get gold, but that was going to come sooner or later anyways.&nbsp; On the other hand, he was human and she really didn't get to spend much time with humans, so she was curious what it would be like to do so and not have to pretend to be a sacrifice.<br><br>"What will you do, now that you have what you seek?"&nbsp; She was speaking calmly now, no longer threatening, though she would do what she had said she would do earlier if she found he planned to harm them.&nbsp; "And...why do you need my name?" she asked.&nbsp; "Is the Veiled Knight not enough for you?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-06-2013, 02:33:38</strong>
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				"No, I've tried that idea once and it turned out to be a bad idea and the winner turned out to be someone that wouldn't claim the prize. Speaking of, I suppose I still owe you two prizes for winning both competitions. I trust you're word, seeing how you fought me during the sword duel and bested me. You, lady, are more skilled in that blade than anyone that I can think of sending after either you or the dragon. That was the whole point of the tournament, to find someone that was skilled and strong enough."<br><br>"I don't know," he said with honesty. "Learning about you, how he took you in, and all of this is something that I have to think about. So I truly do not know what I'll do now." He patted the horses neck again, looking at Melody. "It's only proper, learning the name of the person you are speaking to. Though the Knight or the Veiled Knight is more than fine with me if you choose to acknowledge that name."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-06-2013, 02:58:07</strong>
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				She nodded approvingly when he said he still owed them prizes.&nbsp; "Of course you do," she said sounding like a dragon wanting their treasure.&nbsp; Just more proof she spent most of her time secluded with Cecil.&nbsp; She was flattered by his compliment of her sword skill.&nbsp; "Well," she said.&nbsp; "I did train hard."&nbsp; She remembered the whole month before, how hard Cecil had pushed her.&nbsp; If it wasn't for that she wouldn't have won.<br><br>"Don't tell anyone," she told him sternly.&nbsp; "And I'll know if you do," she told him.&nbsp; Then, he mentioned how it was proper to learn the other person's name and looked at him for a bit.&nbsp; "Well then Brandon," she said.&nbsp; "My name is Melody."&nbsp; With that, she headed back to the cave, not even looking back.&nbsp; He could stay if he wanted, but he would have to deal with Cecil when he got back if he didn't leave before.<br><br>She sat in the corner of the room he had to lure her out of when she was little, and sat there, grooming Fluffy again and humming to herself.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-06-2013, 03:55:16</strong>
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				"Yes you did and it showed." He had hoped maybe she would offer some idea on what she might want as a reward for winning the two duels but that he felt like she didn't even give him an inch towards even that much. For now, he let the matter drop so he could try to think of some way to give her what was promised to the winner of the competitions.<br><br>"Right," he answered, rolling his eyes that time. Like he would really tell anyone about all this and how he was fooled by a dragon and his adopted human. "Nice to meet you," he answered, thinking she was as prickly as the dragon. "Since you know who I am already there's no need for me to tell you." <br><br>He snorted, or maybe it was the horse laughing at him, once he realized that she had dismissed him. Not knowing what else to do and not wanting to be here when the original owner of the cavern returned, Brandon climbed on the horse bare back and headed off.&nbsp; <br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>As usual he had no trouble finding a nice healthy deer to hunt on what he considered his lands but Cecil didn't return right away since he spent some time sprawled out on a bunch of boulders and rocks, soaking up the sun. When the light went away though he returned to the cave, the deer clutched inside of his curled claws until he landed and released it near the fire pit. Once he shifted back to a form with hands, he finished removing the meat before letting it start to cure via the smoke or roast over part of the pit since the whole point of going hunting was to feed Melody.<br><br>"So," he spoke up awhile later, his tone not angry, "mind telling me who your visitor was?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-06-2013, 04:18:29</strong>
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				She was flattered once more at his complement.&nbsp; She, of course, thought it was obvious what she would want for a reward.&nbsp; Treasure of course, just like dragons.<br><br>She looked at him as he rolled his eyes, but knew he wouldn't tell.&nbsp; "It's...nice to meet you too," she said a bit awkwardly, not really sure how to respond to that, but her answer seemed appropriate enough.<br><br>After a while, she got bored of just brushing Fluffy's fur, and so did Fluffy because she got up in search of food.&nbsp; She sighed softly and went to grab one of the books she was learning to read from and began to read.&nbsp; She was much better at it now, and could read rather fluently, but she still stumbled over large words and occasionally had to stop and ask Cecil what they meant.<br><br>Finally, when it was starting to get too dark for her to read, she put the book up just as Cecil came home with the dear.&nbsp; She lit up happily.&nbsp; "Finally," she said.&nbsp; "I'm hungry."&nbsp; She sat between his legs like she normally did every night, while they waited for dinner to cook.&nbsp; She froze a bit when he spoke to her and she looked up at him and sighed softly.&nbsp; "How'd you know?"&nbsp; She told him the truth though, he could tell when she was lying.&nbsp; He could always tell when she was lying and she got in trouble when she lied to him, so she didn't do it.&nbsp; "Brandon, the pest," she told him.&nbsp; She left it at that though, not wanting to say too much.&nbsp; She didn't know how mad he would get if she told him that she had just told Brandon who they were exactly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-06-2013, 20:51:59</strong>
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				Cecil poked her in the side, laughing at her. "I did hear your stomach growling but at first I wasn't sure if it was Fluffy making some noises or not." His laugh continued as he teased her a bit, not answering her question right away. "The vermin was here?" he replied, thinking that maybe it was time to take care of that pest. "As for how I knew, I did see the tracks of the horse, as well as the horse earlier in the day but mostly..." he reached over and picked up Fluffy, running his hand along her back as he smiled at Melody. Would she understand what he was implying and that her pet informed him that another was here.<br><br>He was a bit annoyed that the cavern had been "invaded" but it didn't look like anything was missing from his hoard and that Melody wasn't harmed so for now he didn't let his anger overwhelm him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-06-2013, 21:21:55</strong>
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				She giggled a bit when he poked her in the side and leaned back into him softly.&nbsp; "Well, at least I don't snore so loud I drown out the sound of wolves howling," she teased back.&nbsp; She nodded softly in answer to his question.&nbsp; Then, when he answered hers, she was a bit confused when he didn't finish and just picked up Fluffy, which purred when he stroked her back.&nbsp; "But mostly what?" she asked, a confused look on her face.&nbsp; At least he wasn't too mad.&nbsp; "I was able to convince him to leave though," she told him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-06-2013, 22:55:53</strong>
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				"Oh, is that what I kept hearing? I thought the wolf howls were your snores!" He sliced off a bit of meat from the chunk that was rotating on the spit, letting her eat it from his fingers while he stroked Fluffy with the other hand. He didn't answer her question and instead he only smiled at her again before drawing on the magic that filled his body since it was part of him like blood was part of humans. When he had created the spell he thought about, he directed it towards Melody so it would sink into her head and brain.<br><br>"Listen," was all he said, looking at Fluffy. The spell, if Melody did as he said, would let his kitling understand the language of the kittenling. "And it's good that you convinced the vermin to leave or our dinner tonight would have ended up being something different, or at least mine would have been."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-06-2013, 23:31:43</strong>
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				"Even if they were," she told him, slightly amused and annoyed at the same time.&nbsp; "You still snore louder."&nbsp; She let him feed her and she ate from his fingers, blowing on it to cool it first.&nbsp; He told her to listen and she did, but she didn't know what she was listening for.&nbsp; She was about to ask, when she heard it.&nbsp; "That's the spot," Fluffy said.&nbsp; She looked down in astonishment at the cat that was leaning into Cecil's petting.&nbsp; "You...you can talk!" she exclaimed.&nbsp; "Did you do this Cecil?" she asked.&nbsp; She was amazed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>21-06-2013, 06:13:50</strong>
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				"Humph, everyone knows that dragons do not snore. Really, we go into stasis and make no sounds," he denied everything. Cecil smirked from where he was sitting since she couldn't see him since she was sitting against his chest. As he saw that she had listened, finally, his low laughter came forth. "I might have, yes. You asked how I knew the vermin was here and now you know what I meant."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-06-2013, 06:28:11</strong>
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				"And my sleepless nights agree with you," she told him sarcastically.&nbsp; She took her cat from him and held her in front of her face.&nbsp; "Why'd you do that for?" she asked her.&nbsp; It was still strange to hear a cat talking to you.&nbsp; "I was comfy."<br><br>"Because I want to and I'm just letting you know that I'm not telling you any secrets."<br><br>"Awe, don't you trust me?" asked Fluffy.<br><br>She sighed and looked at her.&nbsp; "You are so cute though," she said and snuggled up to her, and stroked her back herself as she leaned back against his chest.&nbsp; "I just talked to a cat," she mused.&nbsp; "If it wasn't for the fact I know&nbsp; you could do magic," she told Cecil.&nbsp; "I would swear I was going crazy."<br><br>"Hey," Fluffy said.&nbsp; "That's not very nice, and I'm hungry."<br><br>"You're always hungry," she told her, but the next time Cecil got food for her off the spit, she gave some to the cat.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>21-06-2013, 10:43:08</strong>
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				"As well as those nights should then," he continued, keeping up with how he denied everything. "And besides, how many times has it, and it still happens, that you wandered up to me and woke me up by climbing up on me or finding a place to sleep that was against me when I'm sleeping."<br><br>He listened to the exchange, a slight smile curling his lips. At least it was the kitten that she was listening to and not birds, those tended to be so annoying since all they did was cry for food and talk about how fantastic it was that they could fly, at least until he winged over them and caused them to go crazier. "Maybe you are crazy and this is all a dream," he answered, teasing her some more. "Wouldn't that be even more insane?"<br><br>He was laughing still as he cut off a smaller portion, knowing it was going to go to the kitten. "And you, kittenling, I'm disappointed in you. You let some vermin come into the cave? Isn't it your job to remove any vermin in any way possible? Next time the pest arrives I expect you to bite him or claw him."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-06-2013, 17:03:43</strong>
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				She just shook her head and sighed at his first comment, but at his second comment, she said, "You make a very comfortable bed."&nbsp; That, was a lie, his scales were as hard as rock and the gold was lumpy and hard, but not as hard as his scales were.&nbsp; It was just that she had nightmares and needed to be close to him."<br><br>"Well, I don't want to wake up from this dream," she said.&nbsp; "And so be it if I am crazy."&nbsp; She just ate from his fingers again as she put the other part down for the kitten who ate it up.&nbsp; "He...looked...human to...me," she said between bites.&nbsp; "And not like a nice juice rat."&nbsp; That was enough to put Melody off and she just frowned.<br><br>"Please don't talk about that," she pleaded with the cat.&nbsp; "And if you like them better, go hunt one."<br><br>"There are no more," the cat said.<br><br>"Anyways," she looked at Cecil the best she could with him behind her.&nbsp; "I don't think he's coming back."&nbsp; She had told him what he wanted to know, but....she almost did want him to come back.&nbsp; She strangely liked having a visitor come over, even if it was a pest.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>21-06-2013, 21:38:23</strong>
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				He figured it was still better that she couldn't see the faces he was making at her since he gave Melody a look of disbelief as he heard her say that sleeping on him was comfortable. Sure, that's why she moved all the time when she was sleeping on, or near, him. At least that's how it always seemed to him and that was also why she snored, he figured. She couldn't get comfortable. "Right," he answered once he pushed down his amusement. "And that's why I have to use my magic to heal all of the cuts that you receive when you're sleeping near me but at least I don't speak of those wounds and they are all healed before you wake."<br><br>"All humans are crazy but you, kitling, are one of the craziest. Really, choosing to stay with a dragon! How touched you must have been and still are."<br><br>Cecil glanced at the kitten, shaking his head. "I know he's human but he's still vermin and a pest and you are supposed to remove vermin!" He laughed at Melody though, not bothering to tell her that sometimes he gulped down a rat or two when she wasn't around or off in her room. Having them in the cavern was just as much a pest as most humans and they breed just as quickly.<br><br>"She's right." He laughed again, wondering if Melody might find some of the carcasses in her room since he noticed the kitten sneaking one or two of them in there but he didn't find out what she did with the rat bodies after he saw her carrying them inside.<br><br>"Oh, what a shame that would be." He snorted in contempt. "I don't go invading his house and it's rude that he choose to do that to mine!" Cecil poked her in the side again. "Are you full, kitling? Speaking of comfortable beds, would you like to retire to yours?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-06-2013, 22:34:17</strong>
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				"I cut myself on you while I sleep?" she asked him.&nbsp; She didn't know that.&nbsp; Then again, that was probably because he healed her.&nbsp; She sighed softly and leaned back against him.&nbsp; "Fine," she told him.&nbsp; "I have nightmares," she admitted to him.<br><br>She chuckled a bit.&nbsp; "That's not what makes me crazier," she told him.&nbsp; "What makes me crazier is putting up with you," she teased.&nbsp; Really, it was really the other way around, him being crazy for putting up with her sometimes, because sometimes she intentionally did things to get on his nerves.<br><br>"Okay," Fluffy said.&nbsp; "I'll get rid of him next time, if Melody doesn't have a hold of me."&nbsp; Melody glared softly at her.&nbsp; "I grabbed you because I didn't want you running off again.&nbsp; I almost always find myself in some kind of trouble when I do.&nbsp; You need to learn to stay in the cave."&nbsp; She turned her attention to Cecil.&nbsp; "Speaking of which, can you put a barrier around a bit around the cave so she can still go out, but not go too far?" she asked him, hoping.<br><br>Fluffy looked at her with a sad face.&nbsp; "But I like exploring."<br><br>"You explore too much," Melody told her.&nbsp; "There's dangerous creatures out there who would eat you."&nbsp; She frowned a bit when she realized she was starting to sound like Cecil.&nbsp; "Is this how it's like for you?" she asked him.<br><br>"Well...." she began.&nbsp; "We kind of did when we went to go sacrifice me....you...whatever."&nbsp; But she wasn't justifying Brandon for coming here though, that had upset her as well, a bit.&nbsp; Though, that was because she was afraid he would just ruin her life when he found out about her.&nbsp; She wondered just what he would do with that information and sighed softly, that was when she felt him poke her in the side.&nbsp; "Just a bit more food," she said.&nbsp; "Then yes, I'll go to bed."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>22-06-2013, 09:57:31</strong>
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				"Yes but I take care of my kitling since your flesh is so soft and my scales tend to be sharp and hard, so they cut you when you move during your sleep. I've been healing you like that ever since the first night you got close to me and back then I even refused to shift into a humanoid form." He grinned at the back of her head. "I know you do, just like I know you snore." At least, he thought to himself, she didn't cry out or make frightened noises like she used to when she was still a young girl, or at least she didn't do that much any more.<br><br>Cecil snorted a puff of smoke around the back of her head, his amusement clear from that statement. He had no other words to say about how she thought she was crazy for putting up with him since he agreed, he was the crazy one to take her into his home and let her stay.<br><br>"Good, kittenling. It's your job to protect her when I'm not here and that means keeping vermin away." He shook his head and laughed a little before he stroked a finger around Fluffy's neck, making circles around it while focusing his magic to make a magical leash and collar that would only allow Fluffy to go only so far if she left the cave. He anchored the magic into the rock of the cavern, weaving it among the other energy that he has filled the rocks with.<br><br>"There, she won't be able to get far and if something threatens her the magic will bring her back to the cavern in an instant."<br><br>Cecil snorted again, making his humph sound. "We didn't invade his manor, he kind of invited you to stay... imprisoned you, or at least he tried to do that." Than there wasn't much else to say since he waited for her to finish her meal and figure out what he meant by going to bed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>22-06-2013, 17:46:24</strong>
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				She was quiet for a moment, thinking about that.&nbsp; She wondered why she never felt it or even woke up to it.&nbsp; "What did make you start changing into a humanoid form?" she asked him softly.&nbsp; Then she frowned a bit and said, "I do not snore."<br><br>She sighed as he puffed a bit of smoke behind her head, but at least she wasn't choking on it, kind of.&nbsp; "That's exactly why I'm crazy," she told him, smirking.<br><br>"I can protect myself," she told him.&nbsp; "Especially from Brandon.&nbsp; I defeated everyone in that tournament and my sword would do a lot more damage than claws."<br><br>"Thank you," she told him when he put magic on Fluffy, but Fluffy didn't like that very much.&nbsp; She hissed softly and Melody smacked her softly on the head.&nbsp; "Don't hiss at us," she told her.&nbsp; Fluffy just grumbled then.<br><br>"True," she told him, taking a bit more meat and eating it.&nbsp; He had tried to imprison her.&nbsp; "Cecil," she began when she finished, not getting up right away.&nbsp; "Can you tell me another...story?" she asked, thinking he would get what she meant by story.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>22-06-2013, 23:55:36</strong>
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				"Because you were here," he answered, thinking back a few years when he first observed her. Shifting to a form that would be easier for her to relate to just seemed like a polite thing to do and than the years passed and doing so became something he did without thinking too much about. "We've been over this and I know for a fact it isn't a pack of wolves that sneaks in here at night," he continued, teasing her still.<br><br>"You were crazy long before that. As I said, you choose to live with a dragon! Only someone that is touched would actually do that!" He poked her in side again before that hand started to move over her ribs and the fleshy part of her side. "I know you can. I taught you myself but even so, it's good to rely on another protector sometimes. Who would ever expect a kitten to go after an invader? Won't that be a nice surprise!"<br><br>"You're welcome, kitling."<br><br>"Greedy," Cecil answered, hearing her request but he wasn't surprised. Ever since she picked up that first book and he started to teach her understand the words, she seemed to devour the books and his stories. "I'll add another story about the beast, the maiden, and the knight." With that decision made, he helped her to her feet and gave her a small nudge towards her bedroom.<br><br>This time he snagged her wrists before she could get to far ahead of him, tying them behind her back with a few scarves that he's used before and that he summoned, or created, from nothing. He didn't bind her eyes during this story though, letting her see everything.<br><br>"It's been a week or two since the maiden was taken by the beast, or maybe she hadn't been taken but instead she sought out the creature that lived in the woods, deep in the woods in a moss and vine covered cottage."<br><br>Cecil wasn't exactly sure where the story was going this time. He paused with that, staring at her as he moved around to stand in front of her. "She had been rescued by that knight but then the beast returned for her and took her back. Ever since then she's been kept in that cottage and this time no one could get to her."<br><br>He grinned, kneeling down to tie two scarves together before looping the ends around her ankles. "You see, this time she was also shackled so she couldn't get far."<br><br>After, he lifted her off the floor and carried her to the bed before forming a claw on one of his fingers, slicing through her clothing. "Plus she was kept naked for when the beast wanted to take her." He could buy her new clothing or create another replica of what he just ruined, so he didn't care that the fabric was now strips. "Plus the beast used the remains of her clothing to..."<br><br>He thought for a moment, adding more cloth around her arms but this time higher up. "That's right, the creature restrained her further with her own clothing." After lying her on the bed, on her back, he bound even more of the cloth to the bed and tied them to what was holding her arms behind her before he did the same with the scarves on her legs, spreading them open a little.<br><br>"And of course, he kept her on display this time so she couldn't even close her legs."<br><br>He wasn't sure what he wanted to do next but what he did know was that this time he was going to keep her on the bed for a long time and his plans only involved touch. "Now that she couldn't get away from him, the beast unsheathed his own claws and their touch stroked over her skin but sometimes he lifted a claw to her mouth so she could taste the heavy thick weapon that could disembowel her with ease, if that was what he wanted."<br><br>"But it was a good thing that he didn't! And instead the beast was more interested in!"<br><br>Cecil's voice dropped lower, turning into a growling voice, mimicking a creatures voice. "I fuck you with talon!" With that his own talon slid into her and with careful movements he kept moving it inside and out of her while he shifted his other hand into talons and kept up the touching, moving it over every part of her that he knew he could get a reaction from her.<br><br>(Sorry, this took me a bit to reply to. I was pondering the story and it took me awhile to figure out what seemed like a good idea.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-06-2013, 01:40:48</strong>
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				She smiled softly at his answer, but then it turned into a frown and she just sighed, deciding it wasn’t worth arguing about.<br><br>“Yes, I am crazy,” she said.&nbsp; “But you gave me food and I was hungry and too scared to go back into the woods all by myself.”&nbsp; She was a very frightened little girl, but she grew up and now she really only feared a spider or two.&nbsp; Big ones, little ones she had no problems with.&nbsp; &nbsp;She winced a bit when he poked her in the side again, but reveled in his touching her.&nbsp; “Yes,” she said.&nbsp; “But I think my sword could do more permanent damage than a kitten’s claws.”<br><br>“Hey, I’m right here.”<br><br>“Yes you are Fluffy and you are so cute,” Melody teased and stroked her fur a bit more.&nbsp; “Besides, not that you can’t cause damage, because you can, I just like relying on my blade more is all.”&nbsp; She snuggled up to her kitty who seemed to forgive her…a bit.<br><br>“Yes,” she said.&nbsp; “I am.&nbsp; I was raised by you,” she teased him and laughed.&nbsp; She got excited when he said he would tell her another story about the beast, girl, and knight, knowing what exactly would happen when he did.&nbsp; He helped her to her feet and as she moved to the bedroom, he stopped her and tied her wrists behind her back.&nbsp; She bit her lip in anticipation.<br><br>“I don’t think she would have sought him,” she said.&nbsp; “He is an awful beast after all, with everything he has done to the poor girl.”&nbsp; She was excited though.&nbsp; “That beast is devious, to shackle her,” she said as he tied two scares around her own ankles.&nbsp; He then lifted her from the floor and ripped her clothing off.&nbsp; She rather liked that dress, but when he said he could replace it she relaxed again.&nbsp; He laid her on the bed, on her back, which wasn’t very comfortable with her arms tied behind her back, before restraining her even further with her own clothing, on both her arms and legs.<br><br>“Oh what a horrible beast,” she said when he displayed her and made it to where she couldn’t close her legs.&nbsp; She gasped a bit, when he trailed a claw over her skin before lifting it to her mouth and she opened her mouth, sucking on his claw softly as he spoke, being careful as she did so because it was very, very sharp.<br><br>Where he put it next though, made her gasp and moan in pleasure, but she had to be extra careful because one wrong move and he could tear up her insides.&nbsp; Though, it was a bit hard to lay still, with her receiving so much pleasure and his other set of claws trailing up and down her body, touching every part of her she liked to be touched.<br><br>((It’s okay, it was worth the wait ^_^))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-06-2013, 04:43:37</strong>
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				"Yes, you and your sword could do more damage but again, no one ever expects a kitten or a cat to come after someone, so the two of you are a team." He had to give the kitten some credit since he wanted more from her, making it clear that she was also supposed to look out for the kitling. Plus, it would help during the times that Melody was away from the cave or when she was staying at the house. What if she couldn't get to the sword fast enough? Having an attack cat would throw people off their stride for a few moments, allowing her a few moments to try to reach her blade.<br><br>"Ah but you don't see, the maiden feels sorry for the beast and plus she's become a bit... obsessed with him. Such a creature! What a wonder and she knows that the beast is just as obsessed with her. Again, such a creature!" The second time he said that he was referring to the maiden though. "He is a devious beast, indeed. He learned from how she had been taken from him so now he wasn't allowing her as much freedom."<br><br>Cecil kept his legs on both sides of her chest, kneeling and keeping her even more pinned but not enough that his weight was pressing down on her. He watched with interest how her soft lips touched his claw and without really being aware of what happened his eyes shifted to his reptilian ones because of the feelings that he felt towards her caused his eyes to change, feeling the lust that's grown for her. <br><br>He was just as careful not to cut her and all he wanted was to give pleasure and that would be ruined if he sliced her open. "You see, the beast also learned more from the last time that he had the maiden. Now he knew that even some touches to her would make her feel something and he explored her with his claw, figuring that the more he made her feel good the more her obsession would grow." Cecil grinned, keeping up the touching with his other hand while he used the talon inside of her. "And what she didn't know is that the devious creature had laid a trap for the knight and already her rescuer was about to spring the trap. Oh yes, the beast was clever. You see, kittling, his trap involved the knight riding past a pit and once he did, the harpy that he bribed would call to the knight in a human voice and draw him into the pit. The beast made sure that it was clear that the harpy wasn't supposed to kill the knight though, only delay him for as long as it took for the beast to made the maiden's affection grow for her captive."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-06-2013, 08:02:28</strong>
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				She of course, wasn’t thinking in the terms Cecil was.&nbsp; She was just thinking he was being overprotective again.<br><br>She couldn’t help but blush at both exclamations of “Such a creature!”, knowing he was talking about her.&nbsp; “Oh the maiden is very taken with the beast,” she told him.&nbsp; “But she is a very confused lady,” she moaned out as his talon worked itself in her, making her pleasure grow.&nbsp; “Because not only was she very obsessed with the beast, she loved her knight as well.”&nbsp; She thought this would make the story a bit more interesting, well, for a story.&nbsp; Physically it was as interesting as it could get as she resisted the urge to move her hips some, along with him.&nbsp; As if she could anyways, so that helped a lot.<br><br>“Which is why the beast is going through so much trouble to keep her, because he wants her to love only him.&nbsp; She however is torn, wanting both, but unable to have both.”&nbsp; Not that any of this was true, there was no one else she loved, and Cecil knew that.&nbsp; “And when the girl would hear about her poor knight and what the dragon has done, it would just ruin her love for him and she would hate him and all his work would be for naught.”&nbsp; She was so close to coming by now, it was getting harder and harder to speak without a moan until finally, she was crying out with pleasure and she writhed in pleasure as much as she could.&nbsp; “Oh Cecil,” she moaned out.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-06-2013, 10:42:31</strong>
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				"She would have to be confused since she decided that she wanted a beast as well as the knight," he answered, agreeing with Melody even as he moved the talon a certain way, making her feel more of inside of her. He watched her from where he was sitting, taking in the length of her and how what he was doing with her was making her react. "Humph, I haven't gotten to that part of the story yet but you could be right, when the maiden hears about what the beast did she would feel horror at his action. Although..."<br><br>He paused, moving the talon again before he spoke up again. "It would give the knight something to fight against and if he bested the harpy, as he should because he is the knight of the story and she's an evil creature, it would add to his reputation and make the maiden swoon even more for him when she learns all about what attacked him."<br><br>Cecil ended the story for now, hearing her cry out. He kept touching her though as he watched what her orgasm was doing to her and when she had come down a little he slid the other one out of her with slow movements because he wanted to draw out the feeling that she would feel as he did so.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-06-2013, 18:35:36</strong>
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				She smirked a bit, when he said he hadn't gotten to that part of the story yet, but didn't say anything about it, mainly because she couldn't really think of anything to say to him.&nbsp; "The maiden would fall for the knight even more," she moaned out.&nbsp; When she came, he stopped and carefully and slowly pulled out of her, causing her to shiver in delight as he did so.&nbsp; Her eyes were closed, so tired was she, that she couldn't open them.&nbsp; "Cecil," she began.&nbsp; "Will you sleep with me tonight?&nbsp; After you unbind me," she said, not at all sure if he was going to unbind her or not.&nbsp; She hoped he was, this was an uncomfortable position and her arms were going to sleep.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>24-06-2013, 01:41:56</strong>
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				"Would she? We shall have to see if that's the truth but that will have to wait until the next time since I haven't gotten to that part yet and it'll keep you in suspense to find out if that really happens." Cecil grinned at her, lightly squeezing his legs against her, keeping his concentration on what he was doing with his talons. One slip could cause massive consequences, plus he was rather enjoying what those touches were doing to her and how they were making her moan, or bring out the other sounds that he heard come from her.<br><br>"Yes, kitling, I will sleep with you tonight," he answered, slicing the talon that was inside of her a moment ago through the ropes that bound her arms behind her before he reached back and cut the knot on the scarves and than sliced the loops away from her ankles. After that was done, he moved so he was lying next to her, knowing the bed was large enough that they both had room to share it even if they were close. "Sleep and dream good dreams, kitling," he said, kissing her forehead and keeping watch over her.<br><br>Once he was sure she was asleep and he checked to see where Fluffy was without getting out the bed, Cecil shifted his two talons back to normal human looking fingers, set his head in the crook of her neck, and closed his own eyes to fall into that stasis that he mentioned earlier. At least that way he wouldn't hear her snores nor his own, if he really did snore, which is still didn't believe he did.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon sat in his study again holding a report in his hands while he read over it. It was a odd request but after having the tournament here, he saw no reason to deny the request. Who knows, maybe it would draw the crazy dragon woman back to the village, or him. With a grin, he signed his agreement before making a copy for the scholar that loved to keep things like this ever since she took over part of the library over the past week. Who knew he had so many treasures in there, at least when it came to written works, that she had set up shop in the room and practically took over that part of the manor.<br><br>Folding up a third copy, he found the girl page that he used earlier to spy on the dragon and the dragon girl. He scrawled their names on the top after folding it closed and sealing it with wax. "Take a mare and ride to the cavern to deliver this. I promise he won't eat you but to make sure, tell him that the Travelers are arriving. He'll understand what that means."<br><br>(Sorry for the delay again. Was the weekend and had to do some work today. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>24-06-2013, 02:15:40</strong>
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				She giggled a bit at that and smiled.&nbsp; "Can't wait until tomorrow night then," she told him.&nbsp; She was happy when he said he would sleep with her and felt instant relief when he started to unbind her.&nbsp; It felt so good to no longer be bound by ropes and to stretch out.&nbsp; She rolled over on her side and snuggled into him.&nbsp; Fluffy was under the bed, lounging on the pile of gold underneath it.&nbsp; The next morning, she woke up early and dressed, just as she heard a horse riding up.&nbsp; Who was it this time?&nbsp; Brandon again?&nbsp; No, he wouldn't come with Cecil here.&nbsp; She wondered what he was going to do about the intruder this time.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>The page was scared and nervous in coming to this cavern.&nbsp; She hoped that her lord was right and the dragon wouldn't eat her.&nbsp; When she got there, she saw a girl in the main part of the cavern and recognized her as the one she was supposed to spy on before.&nbsp; She would also see Cecil in there too, if he was in there.&nbsp; "The travelers are coming," she said, holding out a the note with a trembling hand.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>24-06-2013, 22:30:00</strong>
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				Cecil opened one very large eye since he had changed back into his dragon form, resting on the top of his hoard but he sensed and heard the sound of hooves. At least it didn't sound like a stallion but still, he was annoyed that more vermin might be invading the cavern. His mouth opened, showing his large teeth as he saw the spy girl step inside but then his other eye shot open as both of them widened at what she said. With ease, he took hold of the paper in her hand by levitating it towards him, opening it, and looked over at Melody.<br><br>"How would you like to leave the cavern for awhile? Pest and vermin has offered an invitation for the two of us to become duelists at the Travelers circus that is setting up outside of the village at the same grounds that was used for the tournament."<br><br>(Not sure if you noticed in my last post but I did move the story along so that about a week passed, not one day... :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>24-06-2013, 23:50:56</strong>
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				((Oh, no I didn't lol.&nbsp; Sorry.))<br><br>The girl was scared to death to see him in his dragon form and was baffled by the way the other girl in the room wasn't.&nbsp; Then again, she had been living with him.<br><br>"That would be wonderful," Melody said cheerfully.&nbsp; "I would absolutely love to duel in front of an audience again.&nbsp; Though....who would I be dueling against?" she asked.<br><br>The girl went to leave, to tell Brandon they accepted the message and also about how they referred to him as a pest and vermin.<br><br>"I guess I'll need to train a bit more, just to make sure I'm ready for it," she said.&nbsp; "And...it could be a trap," she said.&nbsp; "though...I don't know, I think you will be able to handle it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-06-2013, 01:37:01</strong>
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				He hadn't forgotten that spy girl was still there, he just choose to ignore her since he thought she was insignificent. He lowered his head further, putting it right in front of Melody, taking up all of her vision while being aware of where the child was. They tended to get sticky fingers when they saw sparkly things and as he remembered, he didn't let anyone touch his possessions. Cecil thought that even included the one he was staring at. <br><br>"Me, of course. At least until we find someone that is as good as you are or we teach someone enough that they can keep up with you. We'll put on a show since that's the whole point of the circus. Get you a man's outfit that's better designed then what you have, one that might be bright or catch the eye as you perform. That doesn't mean that I wouldn't be wearing one either.<br><br>He snorted, turning his head towards the cavern and the back of the girl, sneering at her even if she couldn't see it. "You can practice with me when we have time to ourselves when we're not performing. And yes, it probably is another way for the pestering vermin to find a way to get rid of me, and maybe even yourself now that he's aware of who you really are, how you are connected to me, and all that." He paused, staring back at her. "If you don't like the idea, I won't be upset if you decline."<br><br><br>(That's ok, just wanted to point it out in case and to make sure. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-06-2013, 03:18:24</strong>
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				When he set his sights on the spy girl and snarled, she froze and stood there, waiting until he dismissed her.&nbsp; She was absolutely terrified.&nbsp; Melody, however, was completely calm, even when he came up so close to her to take up all of her vision.&nbsp; "Oh, I want to," she told him smiling.&nbsp; "I just don't want to be dressed up doing it.&nbsp; I want them to see that a woman can wield a blade.<br><br>She looked over at the girl and gave her a small smile.&nbsp; "Go tell the pest that we accept and look forward to seeing him again."&nbsp; There was a double meaning behind her saying looking forward too, however.&nbsp; The girl hesitated, but if Cecil didn't protest, she sped off to get away as far as she can.&nbsp; "That girl is probably going to have nightmares," Melody mused.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-06-2013, 10:06:28</strong>
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				Cecil gave Melody an evil eye look, peering at her through the large orb before he blinked a slow blink. "Very well, we'll skip the getting you a male version of an outfit." He snorted without expelling any smoke, amused at how the kitling has been referring to the human with the same words that Cecil has been calling him. He had no reason to protest the idea and really, the pest and vermin had already had one idea ruined and spoiled so Cecil didn't think that this was going to be too much of a trap, if it was even such a thing.<br><br>Once the cavern was mostly cleared out, he let his amusing burst forth and his rumbles of laughter caused the rock to vibrate with sound. At least until he got his laughter under control. "You're right, she probably will. Don't blame me though, blame the pest and vermin for sending her to the cavern. Craven, sending such a youngling."<br><br>He lowered his head again, peering at Melody. "And you, pack what you think you want to take with you because we might be away for awhile. Kittenling will be coming with us and she can stay in the Traveler wagon that we'll claim as our own."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-06-2013, 18:39:27</strong>
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				She returned his look with a, what's that look for, look.&nbsp; "Thank you," she said, glad he didn't expel any smoke when he snorted.&nbsp; She was rather tired of that.&nbsp; Then Cecil was laughing when the girl left and she was afraid the cavern was going to come down on them.&nbsp; She knew it wasn't, but it felt like it would.&nbsp; "I agree," she said.&nbsp; "Especially since he said he wasn't stupid enough to come to a cave with a dragon in it.&nbsp; Poor girl."<br><br>She moved to her room and started to pack, bringing her clothes and sword with her and the brush and music box.&nbsp; "When are the duels?" she asked him, curious.&nbsp; She didn't think about that little detail.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-06-2013, 22:22:01</strong>
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				"Yes, I suppose we should admire that he didn't come here and he learned a lesson even if, as I said, he is craven and a coward for sending such a messenger." Cecil snorted again, wondering about this pest and vermin and why he keeps trying to befriend the two of them. With that thought still deep in his thoughts he glanced back at Melody and then at the letter that still hovered nearby so he could read it.<br><br>"It seems the Travelers will be arriving tomorrow but we have an open invitation to settle in with them whenever we desire. The vermin says that they are going to be at the village for at least two weeks." He spied what she had packed, eying the sack that contained what she wanted to take with her, a little sad that he hadn't given her more but then, he hardly ever heard her ask for anything except for the last time they were at the village.<br><br>"Ready? Then climb up. Make sure kittenling is secured though."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-06-2013, 22:44:26</strong>
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				"I agree," she said. "He is a coward."&nbsp; She sat down next to him as he read the letter again.&nbsp; She thought about that.&nbsp; Two weeks, that could be a lot of duels and a lot of chances to prove herself.&nbsp; When he asked if she was ready, she nodded and smiled at him.&nbsp; She grabbed both her pack and Fluffy and jumped onto his back.&nbsp; "Finally," Fluffy said.&nbsp; "I can get away from this cave."<br><br>"You still can't go far," Melody told her.&nbsp; "Stay close."&nbsp; She made sure the kitten was secure like Cecil told her too and held on tight herself for when Cecil took off.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-06-2013, 05:10:27</strong>
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				Cecil smirked, his lips pulling up in amusement as he listened to the exchange between the two, one of which he adopted and the other that was adopted by the one he let into his cave. He snorted again as he wondered what Melody might hear at the faire if there were animals kept for the entertainment of the humans. He had years to learn to filter out all of the talk from the natural world but the magic he infused her with was still new to her.<br><br>With a beat of his wings, he hovered over the stone of the floor before he pushed his wings down, launching himself forward. As he circled around once outside, he draw on the magic of the cavern and mountain, sealing the entrance except that only Melody or him could get back inside. He let out a warning scream before he winged towards the village, his flight eating up the distance until he winged over the house that was now hers, landing behind it.<br><br>He waited until both of his passengers were back on the ground before he took the shape he had when he was being her guard at the tournament. "Shall we go to the village right away or do you want to stay at your house for the rest of the day and arrive tomorrow?"<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>Brandon looked across the room, seeing the girl come back. It only took him a moment to see how the color had leeched from her, making her appear like a spirit and that she was shaking with trembling shudders. He felt guilt for sending her once he saw how she returned and he gave her plenty of time to get herself some control before he gently asked about if his letter had been delivered and how it was received. Would the two from the cavern actually appear? After seeing how terrified Shea was, he wasn't sure but he hoped that the letter and his message would be enough to draw them back to the village.<br><br><br>Circus: <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/01/Traveling_Circus.jpg)</div></div><br>Wagon: <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/da/GypsyWagon_A.jpg)</div></div><br>(Not the best pic for the circus but I couldn't find one that I liked. And I posted them a bit early, just cause. LOL)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-06-2013, 05:36:05</strong>
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				She held on tight as he flew towards the village, Fluffy hissing a bit when Cecil roared, not liking loud noises and Melody gave her a stern look.&nbsp; She knew she was a bit scared, not liking flying, but she still shouldn't hiss at them.&nbsp; When they finally landed behind her house, she hopped off with her bags and Fluffy, setting her on the ground.&nbsp; "Where are we?" Fluffy asked.&nbsp; "My home," she said smiling.&nbsp; "I want to stay here for the day," she said.&nbsp; "We can go to the circus tomorrow."&nbsp; She then went into the house and smiled.&nbsp; It was still a bit empty, not having much furniture, but she didn't mind.&nbsp; It was a human home and she loved it.&nbsp; "Are you hungry Fluffy?" she asked.&nbsp; She didn't get an answer, she turned around and didn't see Fluffy anywhere.&nbsp; She was exploring and stalking a mouse.<br><br>((Both are fine ^_^ though I do like the wagon one more ^_^))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-06-2013, 21:05:51</strong>
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				The thrill of being able to move through the air with ease still got to him after all these centuries. He could even recall the first time he took flight when he was a kitling himself. Although at that time he didn't know how to fly that well and he went tumbling down the mountain with a sharp cry of surprise and when he landed he sprawled out with his wings to the sides of him. Shaking off that memory, he realized that Melody was asking him something and then it dawned on him it was about the kittenling.<br><br>With a put upon sigh he drew on the magic that already was wrapped around the kittenling's neck, adjusting it so she could roam around the house and some feet beyond but once she went to far, the magic would bring her back to the front door. "There, she'll be fine," he said, looking at the small house. Did kitling really like it? or had she just said so because it was what was expected when given a gift? He wasn't sure but at least she seemed to take pleasure in the place.<br><br>"So," he asked, sitting down on a bench near the door, "going to the circus tomorrow is fine with me. However, would you like to go shopping today instead? If Travelers are the ones running the circus then they'll have wares that probably can't be found in the village. You could choose some things for your home."<br><br>(As do I about the wagon, was really bummed I couldn't find a good pic for a circus. Ah well.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-06-2013, 21:20:13</strong>
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				She lit up when he mentioned going shopping for wares for her house and smiled.&nbsp; "I would love to.&nbsp; Maybe I could find some nice rugs to put in here, we could use some at the cavern too," she said.&nbsp; "We could also get curtains and maybe even some furniture too if they had any.&nbsp; And of course anything else I see that I would want."&nbsp; As long as Cecil didn't mind buying them for her, but he usually never did, well...now that he didn't mind buying her things with his gold.<br><br>She was okay with leaving the kitten here, but first she needed to set some food out for her.&nbsp; She had brought a little bit and put that down for her and then looked at Cecil.&nbsp; "Okay," she said.&nbsp; "Let's go."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>27-06-2013, 05:40:43</strong>
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				A quick sneer curled his human lips at the thought of rugs in the cavern. Her house, that was alright but no respectful dragon would lay down rugs in their cavern! Although if she wanted them in her room he supposed that was perfectly fine and made sense. "All of that sounds like things you would want," he agreed, knowing the house was hers to do with what she wanted. He laughed a little, thinking about how the wealth that he was going to use was actually what they had collected from the village so in a way, he was returning it even if it was spent with others that have set up a place outside of the village.<br><br>Two horses, the ones that they've ridden before, wandered into the grounds and stood there waiting. With that thought in mind, he laughed again because now maybe even Melody could hear what the brother and sister stallion and mare were always going on and on about. And people thought he was vain, they had no idea that the horses they rode were always taking about themselves and how they felt humans were so weak that they had to be ridden everywhere.<br><br>The noise from the Travelers could be heard sooner than the sight of them as he rode with her through the main road of the village, heading towards the tents that had been put up. He kept his silence for the most part unless he thought that he had something to say or she wanted to talk, being the silent and steely eyed guard again while she shopped. Plus he was examining the Travelers themselves, seeing if they've changed much and just taking them in. <br><br>He pulled a poster off a wooden post where it had been stuck to it, reading it with a frown. "The newly appointed Lord of Ravine is seeking any information about the whereabouts of the knight that won the tournament. If you know anything, seek him at his manor at Broadsea Town." He didn't really think that Brandon was yet aware that another lord was trying to find out information from the villagers that Brandon ruled over but then again, maybe the pest did know and was allowing this to be posted.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>27-06-2013, 20:31:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She saw the sneer and looked at him.&nbsp; "Do you not like the idea of rugs?" she asked.&nbsp; "They look nice and would brighten the place up some."&nbsp; She wondered why he was laughing and cocked her head to the side.&nbsp; Despite living with him for years, he was still a mystery to her.<br><br>He laughed again when she was following him to the horses and knew why that time...or at least she thought she did, when she heard them speaking.&nbsp; She glared at the two of them and said, "You had better consider yourselves lucky," she scolded them.&nbsp; "To be able to carry us around, because if you complain about it once more, I'll have my fellow dragon here eat you," she threatened.&nbsp; That seemed to shut them up, but now they were also frightened.&nbsp; She sighed softly, she just didn't like to be insulted.&nbsp; Great, she was sure that they wouldn't return to them now, once they let them go again.<br><br>She got onto her mare and heard her ask, "He's not going to eat us is he?"<br><br>"Not as long as you do as you are told."<br><br>Then they were riding into the village, heading towards the tents when she saw Cecil pull a poster off the wall.&nbsp; "Great," she said.&nbsp; "Just how many people are interested in meeting me?&nbsp; Are we going to have problems with this lord of Broadsea Town?"&nbsp; After a moment, she asked him, "Cecil...what does the sea look like?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>28-06-2013, 00:30:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Rugs are fine...." he started to say before he lowered his voice as he added in a quiet mummer, "for your room and your house."<br><br>He kept his silence, watching her to see how she would learn to filter out what she heard since the magic was now part of her unless she asked him to remove it. He had more time to get used to hearing animals but he only added that ability to her a few weeks ago and all she had to listen to was the kittenling, at least until now. His smirk grew, hearing Melody threatened that he would eat the horses and Cecil eyed them before he ran his tongue over his teeth and made tasty smacking sounds with his lips, the sounds someone would make after they ate something delicious. It wouldn't be the first time he's eaten horse but he's refrained ever since she was with him.<br><br>"You're famous now, kitling. You won the tournament and you're supposed to slay that fearsome beast in the mountain. I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't see more of these appear or that others will be seeking the mysterious masked knight." He looked over at her in surprise, not sure how to describe what she asked. "All I can say is that it's very blue and stretches outwards for what seems forever. I flew over it once, back when I was still a youngling. I got so far but then I turned back because there was just more and more water. We'll go to the town soon and you will get to see for yourself what it looks like. I'm curious about this flyer and if it is a problem or not."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>28-06-2013, 01:02:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled and chuckled a bit.&nbsp; "Still the stubborn dragon," she said.&nbsp; "What's wrong with rugs in the main room?" she asked.&nbsp; Then she smirked.&nbsp; "Afraid the other dragons will make fun of you?&nbsp; Poor thing," she said and stroked his cheek softly.&nbsp; She was only teasing him though.<br><br>She held back a laugh when Cecil just furthered her threat, really frightening the horses into doing what she said.&nbsp; She was glad that she never actually had to see him eat any horses or eat any for dinner.&nbsp; Though, she could use some more fruit and maybe some different type of meat than just dear and rabbit.<br><br>"Famous?" she asked with a smile.&nbsp; "You know, maybe I could show them that a woman can fight too.&nbsp; Start a revolution.&nbsp; Though...I don't know how smart that would be."&nbsp; She listened to his description of the sea and asked, "How could there be that much water?&nbsp; Is there any land on the other side of the sea?" she asked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>28-06-2013, 04:24:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's my nature," he answered, not finding any reason to disagree with that statement that he was stubborn. He was! and he knew it! "Although, having rugs in the main room could be interesting. I could have you sprawl naked on them, roll you around on them, or find some other ways to make use of them. Hmmmm." He preened, even in his human shape. "What do I care what the other dragons think of me? They should fear me, just like you should, as should all the other humans that I think of as vermin. I'm old Cecelynia, the great fearsome dragon of the mountain! As well as other names that many have probably forgotten! All should fear me, indeed!"<br><br>As they talked about the horses, and other things, they managed to arrive at where the sounds were drawing them but he paused outside of the area, looking over at her. "You could and you have the skills and knowledge to teach others. Wouldn't that drive the pesting vermin a little more crazy, seeing all of the woman of the village coming to your house where they are getting lessons on the weapons that their men are using." He laughed, a deep laugh from his chest, at that idea. "I don't admit it much but I really don't know how there could be that much water. Maybe the gods created it and as far as the tales of dragons say, there is no other land beyond all that water except for some uninhabited islands but they are scattered among the water."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>28-06-2013, 04:44:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She couldn't help but laugh a bit at his exclamations.&nbsp; "Yes," she said.&nbsp; "You are old and you are a fearsome dragon.&nbsp; &nbsp;So rugs in the main cavern it is."&nbsp; She was a bit interested to see what all he would do with her and the rugs.<br><br>She liked that idea.&nbsp; "No doubt that would give the women some freedom," she said.&nbsp; But she also knew that some women would condemn her as well as the men.&nbsp; She just shrugged at that thought.&nbsp; She didn't care what they thought and she didn't really care if none of the women took lessons from her, but she was going to show the world that a woman could fight.&nbsp; Then she listened to what he had to say about the sea and just said, "Then...what would be the point?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>28-06-2013, 04:58:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				And he was supposedly the stubborn one, he thought but he kept that to himself even as he peered at her still, giving her the look that he hadn't used in awhile. The one he used to give her a lot when she was newly arrived and being a pest, as far as he thought she was being or doing. He let out a human snort, dropping the matter but wouldn't it be a surprise to her sometime when she saw what he planned to do with those rugs if she insisted that they needed to be in more than her chamber.<br><br>"It would indeed," he agreed, amused to see the kitling thinking about this and how she was going to use what he taught her to add even more to her reputation. Only a moment ago she worried about who else might want a word with her and now she was off making up ideas which would make her even more known. "The point?" he asked, looking back at her. "Is there a point to anything, really?" he asked, making her think about that and about what she asked. "Maybe it's just one of the chaotic things that happened and there isn't a point unless you believe that there is a reason for everything. You tell me, kitling. What do you think?"<br><br>He was standing just outside one of the open stalls, letting her look at whatever was for sale behind him, when he reached up and plucked the knife out of the air that was thrown towards her. He didn't make a scene though, not wanting to spoil her enjoyment even as he stared across the grounds at the skinny male human that had thrown the blade. Cecil's gaze was one of menace as he sneered and quietly whispered, "Flee, now." He shouldn't have let the human go but for now he'd keep his own council even if he wanted to tear after the human that tried to harm him or who he was guarding.<br><br>"Have you purchased what you desired or are you looking to buy anything more?," he asked, moving up behind her silently before he kissed the back of her neck after he pulled her hair back with one hand, sliding the knife into the belt at her waist. "Just wear that out in the open. Don't ask me why, I have my reasons."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>28-06-2013, 05:20:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She just looked at him again and laughed a little bit more.&nbsp; She would indeed insist on putting rugs in the main cavern, by placing them there herself once they returned home.<br><br>"I think," she said.&nbsp; "That we don't really know what's across the water until we see it for ourselves."&nbsp; That was all she was going to say on the matter.<br><br>At the stalls, she was searching through the rugs first, buying a few of them, she bought some nice earthen green and gold ones for the main cavern.&nbsp; She thought it would spice it up nicely.&nbsp; She had no clue that someone had just tried to kill her.&nbsp; After the rugs, she was going about seeing more decorations for her home when she felt Cecil move her hair aside before kissing her neck.&nbsp; She smiled and then grew curious when she felt him slide a knife into her belt.&nbsp; "Okay," she said, not thinking much of it.&nbsp; She trusted him.&nbsp; "And...I think I'm done for now, we can go shopping later for more things?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>28-06-2013, 09:13:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, we can. Today is your day to do with what you will and I'm only being the steely eyed guard, following you around for the most part," he said from behind her. After he made the rugs were rolled up, and strapped onto the backs of the horses, he waited for her to see if there was more that she had planned or what. He kept his eyes sharp for any more trouble though or to see if anyone reacted to the steel dagger that was on show at her belt, it was his way to try to draw out anyone if they were nearby. Maybe coming here was a bad idea after all but that pest and vermin had invited them.<br><br>"Melody..." he spoke up, "Maybe we should call on the pest just to tell him that we did accept his invitation. Although, if you really want to go your house, that's fine with me. The pest can wait, especially if we're to have more story time."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>28-06-2013, 17:56:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She giggled a bit at his statement.&nbsp; "Steely eyed you are," she said.&nbsp; She watched as he secured the rugs to the horses and she grew a bit excited when he mentioned story time.&nbsp; "Well, seeing the pest would be important, but...he most definitely can wait.&nbsp; I will go along with whatever you choose," she said.&nbsp; Though she wouldn't mind another "story".
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>28-06-2013, 22:09:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course, that goes along with me being old, grumpy, and all the rest," he answered. "Humph," Cecil grunted, since he knew his choice was to leave the pestering vermin at the manor. He only offered the idea to Melody to see if she wanted to be among some of her race or whatever. He was only being her guard at this time, not really her "father" or anything like that so he was willing to let her decide what she wanted and he would go along with it, for the most part, up to a point.<br><br>(Grins. Sorry, kind of a weak post. The gloomy weather came back for the last two days and it's making me blah. Kinda not in the mood to write sex atm. :))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>29-06-2013, 05:09:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				((It's fine and same here lol))<br><br>She giggled a bit at him.&nbsp; "Well," she said.&nbsp; "I am very curious about what the pest has decided to do what I told him, so let's go there," she said.&nbsp; Plus, she did want to see him again, kind of.<br><br>((Mines just as weak, hopefully will be better after this week break))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>29-06-2013, 05:40:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Even though he was pretending to be her guard, Cecil couldn't resist the deep laugh that burst out of him. Hearing her call the pest that name again kept amusing him, greatly. "Alright," he managed to choke out when he gathered some control over his laughter, "lets go take care of that and ease the worries that the pest might be experiencing since he was the one that invited us to the faire."<br><br>He mounted his stallion, riding next to Melody's as they passed back through the grounds and headed up to the manor. This time though he kept up a constant chatter with her, talking about anything that came to mind or other topics that might be worthy of discussing.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br><br>Shea held in the squeak that almost escaped her, seeing the two were actually here when she noticed them as she was in the village. After being sent to the cavern, she was terrified of both of them but more of the creature that could snatch her up with one swallow. She kept herself hidden behind a pillar that held up the roof of the porch, her eyes glued to them. Being the sneak that she is, she moved with them even until they were at the faire and she almost let out another squeak when she saw the blade that was thrown and how the guard caught it with ease. With a dash, she took off towards Brandon's manor, running inside before she fled to her chamber and dived under the covers of her small bed. If anyone came for her she thought she would refuse to even acknowledge that she heard them.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>"Shea, what?" Brandon managed to gasp out before he saw that the page girl was already running down the hall towards the room that was hers. With a shake of his head, he stared after her, wondering about the thoughts of that girl. That was when he heard the sounds of horses hooves outside, which drew him. He smiled as he stepped outside and saw who was out there. "Lady Melody!" he said. A moment later he added, "and her guard," like he didn't want to acknowledge that she had company with her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>30-06-2013, 00:51:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He was laughing at her and she just sighed.&nbsp; "What's so funny anyways?" she asked him.&nbsp; She mounted up though and followed him, talking along with him happily.&nbsp; She even asked him if he had any ideas for how he was going to make her immortal yet.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>"You sound happy to see me," she said, her right eyebrow raised slightly.&nbsp; It was also clear he was not happy that Cecil was there.&nbsp; "And he has a name you know," she said, rolling her eyes a bit.&nbsp; Though Cecil could stand up for himself, she still didn't really like the way that Brandon was referring to him.&nbsp; "So," she began.&nbsp; "Figured out what you are going to do with the information I gave you?" she asked.&nbsp; Though she didn't really know if there was much he could do with it.&nbsp; It had happened a long time ago.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>30-06-2013, 06:31:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just you kitling and how you've become a lot like me," he answered, still chuckling a bit until he turned serious. "I have been working on some ideas but until I have some more understanding about what I'm working with and thinking, I wasn't going to even try to use the magic on you." He shook his head, not really being sure on how he was going to test the ideas since he didn't have humans that he could use as test subjects, nor did he want to do that. "I am working on it though."<br><br>*****<br><br>"Why wouldn't I be? I invited you here after all," Brandon answered, giving her a smile before he glanced over at her guard. "Yes, I suppose he does at that." Brandon swallowed though as Cecil snorted again, letting a bit of smoke come out this time since there wasn't many around, amused that Melody stuck up for him and that she kept calling him grumpy but look at how she acted towards the pest. "I have not and I don't think I have much choice in the matter about keeping that to myself."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>30-06-2013, 07:16:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course I'm like you," she said.&nbsp; "I spend way too much time with you, so you rubbed off."&nbsp; She said this in a teasing manner though, not really to remind him that she had been kept from her kind.&nbsp; "Okay then," she said.&nbsp; "But...if it goes wrong, you would be able to change me back wouldn't you?&nbsp; And...if I do change physically, you would...you would still love me even if I couldn't be changed back...right?" she asked, a bit nervously.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>"True," she said shrugging a bit and just rolled her eyes at him about the comment of Cecil having a name.&nbsp; "It's Cecil," she said.&nbsp; "And you are right, you must keep that information to yourself.&nbsp; I don't need my guard to protect myself from you," she reminded him.&nbsp; She did beat him single handed after all.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>30-06-2013, 10:04:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know and that's why I'm amused and laughing because you've become more like me and less like typical humans." He glanced over at her, hearing her teasing. "I know I've asked before but are you happy that I took you in?" He thought some more about what she asked him to do for her and what he's been trying to do towards that request. "That's why I've been going slow, I just don't know what might happen." His expression turned to one of surprise before he answered. "I let you into my life and my home, so of course I would still love you if you were not as you are right now. Even yesterday you were someone that you are not today and my feelings about you haven't changed."<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>"Of course Lady Melody, there's no reason to harp on it. I gave you my word that I wouldn't share and I just said so again." He stared at her, keeping her guard in his line of sight as well. "And Cecil, of course." With that out of the way, Brandon let the matter drop as he asked, "Would you like to come inside for some refreshments?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>30-06-2013, 15:04:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at him and chuckled a bit herself, before he asked if she was happy once more.&nbsp; "Of course I am," she said.&nbsp; "I would have died if you hadn't taken me in and it's more than that, I love who I am and I wouldn't be the me I am today if it wasn't for you."&nbsp; When he went to answer her question, she felt relief at his answer.&nbsp; "Thank you Cecil," she said.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>"Refreshments then," she was now smiling softly.&nbsp; She was rather thirsty, and a bit hungry.&nbsp; She went to follow him into his estate and to the room they would be taking their refreshments.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>30-06-2013, 22:31:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil's smile was quick in response to the answer he heard from her and he only tilted his head at her to acknowledge the thank you. What more was he supposed to say? As long as she was happy and didn't regret that he took her in then he was just as happy. Now though, they were at the pests manor and the pestering vermin was being his usual annoying self. Cecil stood behind Melody, still amused that she had tried to show the pest that he was being rude by excluding him but Cecil wasn't offended even if it seemed like she was.<br><br>He took up the drink that was offered her, tasting some of mixture of chilled apple and grape juice to make sure it wasn't going to harm her. Once he was sure that it was safe he only stood behind her and put his hands on her shoulders while giving the pest a stoney face. He did notice the spy girl peek into the room once and with a small movement of his head he looked at her until he heard her give out a squeak and the sounds of her feet padding back down the hallway with a rush.<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br>He held his twitching of his lips at how the guard tested the drink but he couldn't stop his expression of jealousy as he saw the guard put his hands on her shoulders. What was that all about? It was as he thought! They were more then they let on. "So what do you think of the faire so far? Do you plan to stay longer this time or are you going to return to your..." He didn't know what to say about their home, so he left it unsaid. "I noticed that you were shopping at least. Was there anything interesting that you saw while doing that?" He was trying so hard just to get something from these two but each time he did it felt like he was shoving his foot in his mouth. "I could give you some money, what I have left, so you can go spend it since I do owe you two rewards still."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>30-06-2013, 23:11:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody pouted a bit when Cecil snatched her drink up and took a drink of it himself, but didn't argue, she knew he must be doing it for a reason, not thinking that Brandon would actually have her poisoned.&nbsp; When she got her drink back, she drank it, very thirsty.&nbsp; She smirked a bit when she heard the squeak from the girl, though she did feel somewhat bad for scaring her so much.<br><br>"The fair is great," she said.&nbsp; "And I was just looking at rugs and furniture and stuff," she said, smirking a bit, wondering what he would think of that.&nbsp; "Though...it's not money I'm wanting for winning the tournament.&nbsp; You see, I am in need of some decorations, and your lovely estate seems to be vastly decorated.&nbsp; So, I think I'll just take a couple for myself," she said.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>01-07-2013, 03:00:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Knowing her as well as he figured he did, Cecil pressed his fingers a little harder against her shoulders but not hard enough to hurt when he figured that she would make a face at what he did with her drink. Inside he was laughing again and the only way he showed that was with that quick change in his touch but that only took a few seconds before his fingers relaxed and resumed just resting against her shoulders. Although now he moved his thumbs closer to her neck and started to glide them along her skin of her throat and under her jaw. As he did, he looked over her head at the pest with the usual bored expression of contempt and disdain even as he saw the annoyed look that was on the pests face. Oh, was his touching her bothering him? Such a shame.<br><br>*****<br><br>"I saw the rugs and you enjoyed what you saw? Good. I had hoped that you would." Brandon looked distracted at something that was taking place over her shoulder, the two males in the room showing who had who and showing their pissing contest towards each other. Although it wasn't really a contest since Cecil didn't even have to do much to show he was the one that could end the human. "Wait... what?" Brandon answered, finally catching what she said. "Oh... I don't think I could stop you and it's only fair after all, you did win both competitions."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>01-07-2013, 04:10:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt his fingers dig into her shoulder a bit and that just made her sigh softly.&nbsp; They loosened back up though and then she felt him stroking her jaw and throat softly with his fingers.&nbsp; She took another sip of her juice that she thought tasted great.&nbsp; "We need some of this," she told Cecil.&nbsp; "This tastes delicious."&nbsp; Then she returned her attention back to Brandon.&nbsp; When he agreed to her statement, she pointed to the large red velvet curtains that hung over the large window.&nbsp; "I think that's a perfect fit for the entry way to my alcove," she said.&nbsp; "Now maybe I can have some privacy," she said.&nbsp; She went around picking out a few things, before letting Cecil have his pick afterwards, since she still had to give some of her reward to him.&nbsp; Some things, she picked for her house.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>01-07-2013, 08:38:54</strong>
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				Cecil looked down at her, smiling at the top of her head while his fingers continued their touch before he looked back at the pest. Softly, as he leaned in towards her, he said, "Ask for some of the juice while you claim what is yours." The thrill he felt at hearing her say he should choose some of what was in the manor was most amusing but instead he only looked down at her again before saying, "I already picked what I wanted and there is only one thing in this manor that is already mine." Meaning it was her that Cecil choose to take as part of his share, especially since he had already claimed enough the last time they were here. <br><br>For once he couldn't withhold his snort and it escaped him when he looked over at the drapes that she pointed towards and then he stepped back, releasing his touch on her when she started to rise and take what she felt was hers.<br><br>*****<br><br>With his mouth still hanging open in surprise at how he seemed to have lost control of what was going on in the room, Brandon watched her with wide surprised eyes that had finally tore away from the distracting game he was playing with her guard, knowing now that her guard was the same beast that she was supposed to slay. He stood up, scrapping the wooden chair back before he turned his back on the guard to look at her before he thought that was a bad idea and moved so he was able to watch both of them.<br><br>"I guess," he stammered, knowing he had said it was fair that she could take what she wanted. Although he winced a few times when she claimed something that had been on display or part of the manor for... well... probably back when his grandfather had stolen it from someone else. "Would you like a chest to carry them in?" he finally asked, snarking at her before thinking that was also a bad idea. "I apologize, Lady Melody."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>01-07-2013, 21:12:23</strong>
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				"I want some more juice," she said at Cecil's suggestion, as she perused the items on display.&nbsp; She picked the curtains from the window, and even pieces of furniture she thought would look nice in her new home.&nbsp; She smiled softly when Cecil said that she was all he wanted and she resisted the urge to kiss him.&nbsp; She picked out a few more things before looking back at Brandon.&nbsp; "Yes please," she said, not really caring of his snarky tone, but she dismissed it.&nbsp; She sipped on her juice, enjoying the taste of it.&nbsp; "So, anything else you wanted of us?" she asked.&nbsp; "Any questions."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>02-07-2013, 00:12:06</strong>
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				Cecil started to follow behind her at last, keeping her close as he watched her pick and choose what seemed interesting to her. He cracked a smile at the mention of the juice, amused that she agreed with what he suggested. His smile grew larger when he made it clear he had what he wanted and how that answer seemed to make her happy, since it was what he felt. Finally he couldn't stop himself and he snorted a small burst of fire as she answered the pest with the same snarky. Cecil looked curious as well, wondering if the pest had more that he might want to learn or if he wanted more from them.<br><br>****<br><br>"No, I guess I don't and there's nothing else." With that short answer, Brandon called out to bring a wooden chest from where some of them have been stored, either in forgotten rooms in the basement or in other parts of the manor. When one had been delivered, he gestured at it and at the crate of juice that he also called out for. "Your prizes then, Lady Melody and her... guard."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>02-07-2013, 02:43:55</strong>
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				She eyed Cecil when she saw him snort flame and lifted an eyebrow up at him, but ultimately chuckled herself.<br><br>"Very well then," she said simply.&nbsp; She watched as he brought out the chests and her prizes were stored inside, though she took another glass of juice before that was stored.&nbsp; "Thank you," she said.&nbsp; "For the prizes."&nbsp; She thought there was no harm in thanking him.&nbsp; "And you will come to the show won't you?" she asked him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>02-07-2013, 09:07:41</strong>
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				Cecil watched the loading, glad that they didn't have to go to far to bring the chest, and the other items, to her house and he thought that once they were far enough away he could just carry the chest instead of listening to the horse say some snarky things about laziness. He looked over at Melody and at the pest, interested in the answer to her question. He shook his head slightly after he moved close to her again and loomed over her, his gaze on the pest just to unnerve him some more and to continue their staring.<br><br>****<br><br>"What show?" Brandon asked, not being sure what she was talking about. It seemed like that happened to him a lot lately when she was around, like he was missing part of the conversation or what was happening. It happened, now that he thought about it, when she first arrived at the tournament wearing that hood and mask.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>02-07-2013, 19:16:38</strong>
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				"The duels of course," she said.&nbsp; "At the fair.&nbsp; I am going to be one of them, and not in my veiled knight get up either."&nbsp; She smiled softly.&nbsp; "It's time to show the world that women aren't the weak creatures you men make us out to be," she said, looking straight dead in his eyes with a frown then.&nbsp; "And next time you hold a tournament," she said.&nbsp; "I want you to allow women to fight, because I'm going to be giving them lessons."&nbsp; And with that, she turned on her heals and went to leave the manor, a smug look on her face.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>03-07-2013, 01:02:49</strong>
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				Cecil lifted the chest, carrying it in front of him until they were at the horses. He strapped it onto the back of the stallion he rode and waited until Melody was seated before his laughter that he was holding in broke out of him. "Oh kitling, you are driving the pest absolutely crazy. It's amusing to watch, as is he belief that he thinks he can compete with me."<br><br>He rode with her for a bit almost back to her house, since he assumed that was where they were heading. Before they arrived he turned to look at her. "Kitling, I was thinking. What are you thoughts about having sex while riding a horse? I could seat you in front of me, spread your legs along his or her flanks, and move inside of you while the noble animal gallops along a clear path, his or her movements causing the riders to move with the horse and inside of you."<br><br><div align="center">*****</div><br><br>"The..." Brandon tried to answer but he couldn't get a reply out as he heard her continue. "I..." he tried again. "I'll think about it and I'll see you there!" he managed, finally. By that time he was the only one in the room though and he realized he was talking to himself, seeing as his two guests had left while he tried to answer her. "Damn," he cursed, swilling down the rest of the glass of ale he was drinking, "She managed to do it again! What is about her that causes me to feel like I've lost every conversation that we have?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>03-07-2013, 02:57:30</strong>
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				"It's my specialty," she said, giggling a bit.&nbsp; Though, she actually didn't really know she was driving him crazy.&nbsp; She rode with him back to the house, because she really wanted to get her things put in there.&nbsp; And everything was, except for the curtains and one of the three rugs she bought.&nbsp; She looked at him as he asked if she wanted to have sex while riding the horse.&nbsp; "We could try it," she said, having a bit of a hard time imagining it.&nbsp; "After, we get some of these things put away," she smirked.&nbsp; "But what will the horses think," she asked in a mock tone of worry.&nbsp; She could actually care less, she would just scare them again if they said anything.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>03-07-2013, 03:46:26</strong>
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				"Mine to, it seems," he answered, laughing again. He watched, standing against one of the walls, as she placed what she had bought or what she claimed from the pest. If, or when, she needed any help he was there to do what she directed. It was her house and he was old enough to know that when a hearth and home was being messed with by a woman, you didn't try to change their minds unless you wanted eaten, clawed, or terrified. <br><br>"The horses will probably be what they always are, sassy animals that think they should be pampered even as they believe they are superior." He only offered the suggestion, thinking it could be an interesting way to continue the story of the beast, knight, and maiden. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>03-07-2013, 03:55:15</strong>
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				She placed one rug in the main room, the second rug in her bedroom and then everything else in places she thought they belonged, before she wound up changing her mind several times before she was satisfied.&nbsp; The last rug, she was stubbornly going to place in the main cavern when they got back.&nbsp; When she was done, she checked on Fluffy before looking at him.&nbsp; "Well, it's time to see what the horses would say about it," she was giddy, really wanting to try this out.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>03-07-2013, 10:11:40</strong>
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				Cecil picked up the chest, placing it at the end of the bed that he found that matched the one that was in the cavern, thinking that he could use the chest to leave her small gifts from time to time as a surprise if he managed to sneak into the house and leave them inside. He eyed the last rug that wasn't placed anywhere, letting out a normal human snort and giving her a short look that was What do you plan to do with that, exactly? He was leaning against the wall again once she had everything in place and had checked on her kittenling.<br><br>The dragon gave her a lazy grin, his gaze moving up and down her before he nodded. "That it is, kitling. Although you're wearing quite a bit more then I had in mind when I offered the suggestion to continue the story."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>03-07-2013, 18:58:37</strong>
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				She shot him another look that said, you'll find out.&nbsp; She had placed more food and water down for her kitten and then she turned back to Cecil, chuckling a bit.&nbsp; ""I guess I am a bit overdressed."&nbsp; Then she grew a bit nervous.&nbsp; "We wouldn't have to go where anyone could see us do we?" she asked, she didn't want anyone else to see her naked.&nbsp; After his confirmation, she started to undress, but if he didn't confirm they weren't going to be seen, she would need a little more convincing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>03-07-2013, 22:11:02</strong>
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				His second look after her look was filled with amusement, especially since he was picturing a small bonfire burning in the cavern when she came home or out of her chamber, his expression one of innocence, and the only thing he would say was, "It just happened. Look, it spontaniously caught fire! I don't know what happened." He smirked after that image before he shook his head. "No kitling, no human or anything like that will see you. I can't promise about any animals though." Would that put her off from the idea? He wasn't sure but until he granted her the power to hear them she probably didn't know that they talked about humans, and others, all the time, constantly, over and over, never ending.<br><br>Cecil's gaze was draw to her, waiting to see if she would agree finally or if she would keep having reservations.<br><br>(I realize that you posted she would undress in your last post but his statement might change your thoughts about doing so, so I left it open ended...)
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>03-07-2013, 22:16:28</strong>
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				((Oh that's fine, and don't worry about that ;)))<br><br>She wondered what that smirk was for, and if she knew what he was thinking, she would be really upset with him and would be upset with him if that happened.&nbsp; When he spoke, she said, "Well....just make it to where I can't hear them and then I will be fine with it," she said.&nbsp; Then, she started to undress for him, before walking up to kissing him, her bare breasts pressing up against his chest.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>When they were finally back at the cavern, Cecil was out, for some other reason, probably just to fly, she didn't know, but this is when she took the opportunity to place the rug down in the main room, right in front of his gold pile.&nbsp; She thought the dark green and gold just contrasted amazingly with the gold of the coins and the cave itself.&nbsp; She smiled.&nbsp; She was sure that Cecil would agree to this once he saw how lovely it looked.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>04-07-2013, 03:12:51</strong>
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				He paused, admiring her as she shucked off the clothing that she had chosen, knowing they would be at the faire for awhile and they would be showing off to the crowd, so he saw that she was in some boots, breeches, and a shirt. "Humph. That's the thing. I can't undo that magic. It changed how you hear and how you process those sounds." Call it a test to see if the magic she requested would even work and so far, at least from that test, he thought it might be possible.<br><br>Cecil reached over, his hands touching her back as he leaned down to take her kiss and taking her mouth as the strength of his hands on her back pushed her even closer to him so he could feel her breasts against his chest. "Kitling," he murmured, not having anything more to add to that. With a decision made, he pulled her off her feet, tightening her even more against his chest so her feet dangled just above the floor or the ground outside as he carried her like that out of the house. Just as quickly he had her seated so her rump was facing the horses head and he climbed up so he was facing her. Carefully, he pulled her back a little more towards him, leaning her at an angle along the horses neck and head, her feet off towards the horses back legs while he was nestled between her legs. <br><br>He didn't have to give the horse any commands, knowing the animal would do what was needed since the stallion didn't really want to anger him by misbehaving or acting up. Cecil shimmied and shifted until his own breeches were pushed down and off, moving his own body a little, pushing his cock into her before he let out a "Heee!" causing the horse to start to gallop. With that movement, and his own slight ones, he managed to do as he first asked her, having sex with her while the horse was moving.<br><br>"You see, the knight managed to get out of the trap and he found the maiden wandering naked in the forest after all. The beast wasn't as cleaver as he thought since she was shifty and bashed a pot over his head, allowing her to flee out the door once she flung it open. Her panting, since she was naked and running, drew the knight to her. He galloped behind her, lifted her off her feet, and rode her like he was riding the horse."<br><br>Knowing where they were going, the stallion moved through the animal trails, heading towards a clearing but none of them would arrive before Cecil tried to give Melody at least one orgasm from the way she was perched on the animal.<br><br>(I got maybe more for this, but that seemed like a good spot to pause. :))<br><br>*****<br><br>The next day it was time to pack up and head to the faire. Cecil woke them from where they had fallen asleep in the clearing before he spitted a rabbit over a fire for their breakfast, along with some blackberries from the bushes that were withing reach. Before heading to the faire and the wagon that would be their home for a few weeks, he picked up their swords, the showman clothing that both would wear, and waited for her to gather anything she might want, or need.<br><br>Feeling the need to not bother introducing themselves, he moved them to one of the wagons that were empty, letting the Traveler who was in charge come find them instead. Even if that never happened, Melody and him would still do their act, especially since he spied the ring that would be perfect for them. It was covered with sand and roped off, showing the boundries where they could duel each other.<br><br>"I think one time, at least once a day, you should let me throw swords at you," he said, giving her a amused but serious look.<br><br>(Ditto for this, possibly. :))<br><br>****<br><br>After being in human form for so long, once the two of them returned to the cavern, Cecil tossed everything that was his onto his hoard. With a, "I'll return soon," he shifted back to his natural form and with a heavy flap of his wings and a push of his legs, he was gone. He needed to feel the sky and the wind over his face and scales. Soaring for awhile, he basked in the light of the early morning and throughout the day until at last the sound of his entering the cavern could be heard just as the sun touched the horizon.<br><br>He eyed the rug that had been placed, staring down at it before he let out a snort that was filled with a tight directed cone of flame, striking the fabric right in the middle and burning a large hole into it. With a chuckle, he scrapped his claws over what remained, leaving it in strips before he climbed onto his hoard, planted his lower half down on the metal, then set his head on his paws. I do not act like a cat, no I don't! he thought, closing his eyes on containment while blowing air out of his large head towards the entrance so the smell of burned wool blew out of the cavern.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>04-07-2013, 06:42:32</strong>
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				She had chosen those clothes, because it was too common for women to wear dresses, and actually expected, and she wanted to show the public that women weren’t meek creatures…well, some were, but she didn’t really consider there.&nbsp; She was raised by a dragon, so her views on society and what she thought would be right and wrong were different.&nbsp; She was a bit disappointed when Cecil told her that he couldn’t take away the magic that could make her understand animals, because it had already changed the way she heard and perceived sound.&nbsp; “It’s okay,” she said.&nbsp; “I’ll just ignore them.”&nbsp; She really wanted to know what it was like to have sex on a horse, despite the fact she would be able to hear it’s comments.&nbsp; She really hoped it wouldn’t have any.<br><br>She walked up to him, smiling softly as she went to kiss him.&nbsp; She moaned a tiny bit into the kiss when she felt the strength of his arms and hands on her back, pushing her even closer and smashing her breasts against his chest.&nbsp; She felt so vulnerable around him when she was naked and he was not.&nbsp; “Cecil,” she murmured after he murmured his pet name for her.&nbsp; She sighed a bit as he picked her up off the floor, and his grip on her tightened.&nbsp; She rested her head against his shoulder, her eyes closing softly until he placed her on the horse.&nbsp; Then her eyes widened as she didn’t feel very stable facing the wrong way on the horse.&nbsp; Soon though, Cecil joined her and she felt much more safer.&nbsp; “I don’t know how we’re going to have sex with you in all that clothing,” she teased him with a small smirk.&nbsp; He had her angled though, in the position he wanted her in, and from that position, she watched as he wriggled and shifted around until his pants were off.&nbsp; When they were, he pushed into her and she gasped and moaned, her body arching forward as her forehead rested against his shoulder.<br><br>As soon as he pushed into her, he sent the horse into a gallop and she moaned as the horses movements had her bounce up and down on him and he made his own little movements.&nbsp; The feeling was wonderful and she had no trouble ignoring anything she may hear from the creatures of the wild.&nbsp; She listened to his story instead, she was starting to really, really love their little “story time”.<br><br>She smiled and smirked a bit, before moaning as he mentioned the maiden striking the beast over the head with a pot.&nbsp; “If he only hadn’t made her cook,” she replied, moaning as she did so.&nbsp; Then, as he continued, she couldn’t help but chuckle a bit as she moaned.&nbsp; So, he was now the knight in the story as well.&nbsp; As they neared the clearing, she would indeed orgasm, her back arching and her walls clamping down tight on him as she cried out in pleasure.&nbsp; “Cecil,” she said panting, as she leaned against him once more.&nbsp; Oh how she loved this, loved being with him.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>Melody was still asleep as he started to roast a rabbit over the fire, but soon, the smells woke her up.&nbsp; She yawned and stretched, her back cracking as she did so.&nbsp; Her stomach growled and she blinked her eyes open as she looked over at him.&nbsp; She moved over to him and sat down between his thighs, as was normal for her, and leaned back against him.&nbsp; “Morning Cecil,” she said sleepily, yawning again.&nbsp; “Did you sleep well?” she herself, was still half asleep.&nbsp; In fact, she was curled into him, trying not to fall asleep again, but it was nearly impossible.<br><br>She forced herself to wake back up though and eat some of the rabbit when it was finished, as well as the blackberries.&nbsp; It was only after breakfast, did she get up and start getting dressed.&nbsp; Then she packed up everything they had brought with them and mounted on the horse once more with Cecil to ride to the fair.&nbsp; “Wait,” she said.&nbsp; “We need to get Fluffy.”&nbsp; &nbsp;Especially since they would now be living in the wagon until the fair was over.&nbsp; When they got Fluffy, they were now headed to the fair and went straight for their wagon.&nbsp; It was small, but cozy and she smiled at it.&nbsp; It must be killing Cecil to not get to be in his dragon form, she thought.<br><br>When he spoke to her, she looked at him, seeing the seriousness on his face.&nbsp; “What do you mean?” she asked a little worried.&nbsp; She was a bit scared he would hit her with them.&nbsp; “Why do you want to throw swords at me?”<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>When Cecil got back, finally, after a day of grooming Fluffy to the music box as normal, she was excited to see what he would think of the rug and to say she was right, that it did look good.&nbsp; What she didn’t expect was for him to look breath fire at the rug and burn a hole straight through it that just spread to the edges.&nbsp; Then he just laughed about it, before scrapping his claws over it and tearing it to strips.&nbsp; She glared as she watched him settle on his gold pile and laying down.&nbsp; “How could you?” she asked him, hurt plainly on her face if he would look.<br><br>“Why won’t you let me put a rug there?&nbsp; It looks nice.”&nbsp; She crossed her arms over her chest and glared through the hurt look.&nbsp; “You just don’t like admitting I’m right,” she said.&nbsp; “And your too old and stubborn.”&nbsp; She was really upset with him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>04-07-2013, 23:57:35</strong>
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				Cecil worried that what he told her about what he's done to her might not be well received but at the same time, he thought it was a boon and a gift to her, being able to talk and understand her kittenling, or other animals. Although sometimes it was also a curse, like he said when he mentioned how birds just kept going on and on about flying or food. There was a reason why the phrase bird brains was used for some humans, they were much like birds. <br><br>He looked down at her, pushing some of her hair behind her and pressing his mouth to her neck. "Hmmm?" he made as a sound when hearing his name come from her. Cecil made sure that she was as secured as he possibly could knowing that she was sitting on the horse in a way that was different then how you should sit but he was positive that he could keep her from sliding off. He only smiled at her, knowing that he had it all planned out and even the way that he would move to push off his breeches was part of how he was going to build her arousal.<br><br>"That's right but do you know how hard it is to cook when your hands are talons? Besides, he's a beast and he usually preferred his meals raw so he was making an exception for the maiden and look where that got him! With a raging headache because of being hit with a pot!" Cecil flexed a little, pushing himself against her and deeper into her while the horse moved under them. <br><br>"But then the maiden got punished as well because even the knight couldn't control his urges when it came to her, so he took her onto his horse as I said and like the beast had done, he pleasured the woman. Although that was part of her plan all along, wanting to have her body admired and claimed by the creature that she loved even if she abused him and the human guardian that she was also growing feelings towards. Such a confused woman, or maybe she confused the two that she played against each other. So maybe she isn't confused indeed but someone that was smart."<br><br>Cecil leaned down, just a little, taking Melody's breast into his mouth and leaving another mark on her before he released her and kissed just below her neck. He moved inside of her while the horse galloped along the trail, heading towards the cleaning. Cecil pushed even faster into her when he felt her near and he yelled out another "heeee!" to get the stallion to burst into a bit more speed for a bit longer, pushing Melody past the edge that he could see and feel her growing close to. Just as he felt her squeeze him, the horse entered the clearing and stood there panting, his sides heaving just as Cecil could see her own chest heaving from the breaths she pulled in. With another deep push into her, he felt his own orgasm make his cock twitch inside of her as he filled her.<br><br>"Kitling," he answer, his hands moving onto her breasts again before sliding lower, taking hold of her waist even as he continued to move so she could feel him inside of her while laying her along the length of the horses neck. When they both were ready to dismount, he helped her down while keeping her close to his chest and carrying her like he did when they first left, having her feet dangle over the soft grass and softly brush the bottoms of her feet until he stretched her out onto the grass. Cecil wasn't done though and he stayed above her but now he started to move so he was over her, letting him kiss at her mouth, throat, chest, or breasts.<br><br>*****<br><br>"Good dawn, kitling and I did. Did you?" he answered, rubbing her back to sooth her as he saw that she was half asleep and starting to fall back into slumber. There was no reason for her to wake right away if she choose but when he saw that she was aware he offered her some of the breakfast. Today would be interesting, he thought. They were on their way and one of the things they had to do was pick up the kittenling, plus retrieve their weapons and clothing from the house.<br><br>When he offered that suggestion they were sitting in front of the wagon and in front of a small fire he built that kept them warm and was a place to relax at. "I wouldn't hit you and it would be part of the act. The woman that allowed swords to be thrown at her by the throwing. You could act, giving the audience some screams of terror, things like that. Maybe we'll blind fold you and the thunks of the blades around you could make you flinch and things like that."<br><br>*****<br><br>He opened one eye, slowly, and then the other, peering down at her from where he was perched. A sneer started to curl his large lips and his expression tightened, hearing her anger and how she had crossed her arms. "Girl," he hissed, never using that word towards her unless he was really annoyed with her, plus his tone was deep and filled with annoyance. "My hoard does not need a rug and&nbsp; I told you that earlier. Your chamber is yours to do what you will. This is mine and you go to far. Maybe I should have disciplined you more but do not think that you are not old enough for me to turn you over and give you a spanking!" He closed his eyes again, done with the topic since he needed to absorb some energy from all the metal. Even so he added, "Yes I am old and stubborn and you should have remembered that."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>05-07-2013, 02:07:26</strong>
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				She was a bit upset that she could hear every animal, just wanting to listen to her kitten and not everything else.&nbsp; “At least I can’t hear plants too,” she chuckled, teasing him.<br><br>She just shook her head to his hmmm, not saying anything else.&nbsp; She just sighed softly and nuzzled him a bit.&nbsp; When she was on the horse, she felt much more safer when he was making sure she wouldn’t fall and was keeping her secure.&nbsp; She smiled back up at him and then moaned as he entered her.<br><br>“Yes, but he’s a dragon, so he could’ve just breathed fire,” she said, moaning as he continued to ride her.&nbsp; “Therefore, she wouldn’t have a pot to knock him over the head with.&nbsp; And to be fair, I think they abuse each other equally,” she told him with a smirk.&nbsp; “And…some say the beast might actually deserve it.”&nbsp; &nbsp;She was only teasing him though.&nbsp; “And of course she’s smart,” she said, moaning.<br><br>When she had finished cumming, the horse had also stopped moving and was breathing heavily.&nbsp; She felt his seed fill her up and she moaned a bit at it.&nbsp; “Cecil,” she answered him, still moaning and sighing softly.&nbsp; She held onto him as he picked her up and helped her dismount, carrying her over a bit more in the grass.&nbsp; She wrapped her legs around him, the blades of grass tickling her feet.&nbsp; When he stretched her out onto the grass, she smiled up at him and closed her eyes, enjoying his kisses and kissing him back when he would kiss her mouth.&nbsp; “I love you Cecil,” she said.<br><br>*****<br><br>She nodded at his question and said, “I’m still sleeping good.”&nbsp; She ate the food he fed her and just cuddled into him some more.&nbsp; Then, when they got back to her house, she grabbed up her kittenling, who voiced her opinions on riding, but Melody just promised her she would groom her for a few hours from it.&nbsp; She really didn’t to scare her pet.&nbsp; She looked at Cecil.&nbsp; “When you figure out the magic to keep me immortal and the same age, can you use it on Fluffy?”&nbsp; She wanted Fluffy to stay a kitten and not grow up into a larger cat.<br><br>As promised, she was grooming her kitten, by the fire, only she was sitting between Cecil’s legs as she did so and had her music box playing.&nbsp; She loved that thing.&nbsp; “It wouldn’t be acting,” she mused.&nbsp; They would be real screams of terror.&nbsp; She wasn’t all too comfortable with having swords thrown at her.&nbsp; “Couldn’t you do magic tricks instead?” she asked.<br><br>*****<br><br>She saw his sneer and his expression tightening and she flinched a&nbsp; bit when he hissed girl at her.&nbsp; She isn’t called that unless he is really, really annoyed with her, and she could tell he was just by the tone in his voice.&nbsp; Tears pricked at her eyes when he threatened to spank her and she just grabbed her sword and started to head out.&nbsp; “I’m going to the house.”&nbsp; She picked up Fluffy as she left as well.&nbsp; He was right, that was his room and she shouldn’t have put that rug there, but…she just wanted to show him that it looked good.&nbsp; He didn’t have to burn it, he could have just told her to put it up and she would have.<br><br>She marched straight to the village, not caring how long it took and would head straight to her home with the kitten, putting down food.&nbsp; Fluffy said nothing, just comforting her by nuzzling against her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>05-07-2013, 20:14:44</strong>
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				"Humph, I've heard that plants are even worse to listen to then animals. There's one of my kind that has made it her life's work to study plants and when we do meet up with each other all she's told me is that they constantly talk about sex and the sun." Cecil grinned at her, thinking about the magic he gave her and wondering if it was a mistake. Having a human with that ability, it could lead to trouble for kitling, possibly but what was done was done so there was no way to change it.<br><br>"Do they?" he asked, surprised that she thought that. "I wouldn't disagree with the beast didn't deserve being hit with the pot since he kept taking the maiden and making her his prisoner. Yes, she is at that even though she was not that smart about running naked through the woods, making so much sound and showing off so much of her flesh that she drew the knight to her and found herself taking captive again. Although maybe that was the plan since she loved both the beast and the knight and now she could spend some time with her human lover."<br><br>"Love you as well, kitling," he answered during one of the breaks where his mouth wasn't touching her. Adding more to how he was trying to make her feel, he moved his hands over the same places that his mouth just kissed while he nudged open her legs a little and entered her a second time. At first he didn't start to move and he only kept himself over her, letting her feel him inside of her and letting him feel her insides. At last he wrapped his hands around her waist and turned them so he was on his back and she was above him. <br><br>"Ride me like I rode you on the stallion," he said, looking up at her.<br><br>*****<br><br>He looked over at the kittenling, raising a eyebrow. "I could try, it shouldn't be that hard since she is smaller than you and her biology isn't that different. Although did you ask her if that was what she wanted?"<br><br>Cecil was grooming Melody while she was doing the same, running a brush through her long hair while she sat with him at the fire. Plus it allowed him different ways to touch her, which he did by focusing on her neck and shoulders. "I'm surprised at you," he started. "You've never shown fear about anything before and now you're afraid of my suggestion. I'm not saying that we have to do it, I'm only saying that your fear surprises me." He gave her other suggestion some pondering before he shook his head. "I could but there is probably a Traveler or two that are better at it and they've practiced their sleight of hand and illusions."<br><br>*****<br><br>Though his mostly closed eye lids he could see her flinch and he felt a stab of guilt go through him. His eyes snapped open again at what she said next and how she was picking up the kittenling and her sword. Before he could heave his bulk off the metal, he so needed to get some energy back, she was out of the cavern and heading down the trail. Cecil let out a long snort, sending flame and then smoke out of his nostrils and rolling it down the cavern so it moved behind her without touching her, or at least until most of it was just wisps of smoke. <br><br>He let her go, sinking into stasis so he could gather some of his power and energy back. He would come find her soon enough but she was old enough to be on her own and he had trained her that she could handle herself if it was needed.<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon was out riding, staying away from the cavern though even if he was passing it back and forth but at a distance. He looked up at the smoke that seemed to be directed towards something until the white and red gaseous mixture was nothing more than small clouds. Then he spied her! And from where he was keeping his distance he thought that she looked angry. Like the kitten she carried, he could have swore that she had her back up and if she had fur it would be standing on end in anger. <br><br>Brandon followed at the same distance, keeping his stallion far away that he hoped she wouldn't hear the sounds of the hooves on the ground until he spied the cottage that looked to be where she was heading. Was that place hers? Who even knew there was a cottage out here? He sure didn't and he bet most of the villagers didn't either. It was far enough away from the village and well concealed among the foliage. It was the kitten that gave him away, coming up upon him and the horse that he was sitting on while he stared at the cottage.<br><br>"Shoo," Brandon said, trying to keep his voice low while he made hand gestures towards the kitten, hoping it would go away.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>05-07-2013, 20:54:23</strong>
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				She looked at him when he said that plants were even worse to listen too and chuckled at his explanation.&nbsp; She just couldn’t picture what plants had to say about sex.&nbsp; She just laughed and some more and leaned against him a bit.<br><br>“Don’t all dragons breathe fire?” she asked him.&nbsp; That’s what she thought.&nbsp; “And of course that’s why she did so naked.&nbsp; She loves both, and she even wishes that she could have both at the same time.”&nbsp; She wondered what Cecil would think of that.<br><br>She smiled as he told her he loved her as well and reveled in him touching her anyways.&nbsp; She loved his touches.&nbsp; She gasped a bit as he entered her once more and her eyes closed.&nbsp; She gasped a bit more, not expecting him to roll them over, but when he did, she opened her eyes and nodded at him.&nbsp; She started to move on him, slowly at first, before picking up speed and trying to find a rhythm.&nbsp; Her breasts, dangling down and swaying as she moved on him.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She sighed softly and said, “You’re right, I should have asked.”&nbsp; She looked down at her kitten and asked, “Is that something you want?”<br><br>“I don’t know,” Fluffy said.&nbsp; But she did kind of want to grow up some.<br><br>“It’s okay,” she said.&nbsp; “You don’t have too, I was just being a bit selfish.”&nbsp; She nuzzled her kitten, making her purr.&nbsp; “I will love you just the same.”<br><br>Melody couldn’t purr like Fluffy could, but she would if she could from Cecil brushing her hair and touching her neck and shoulders.&nbsp; She sighed softly and said, “I…I just don’t like feeling so defenseless,” she explained.&nbsp; “I trust that you won’t hit me, but that still won’t make me feel any less nervous at swords being thrown at me and accidents do happen.”&nbsp; She turned her head to kiss him a bit.&nbsp; “I’ll do it,” she said.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She was mad and upset and just needed to calm down.&nbsp; She wasn’t going to deny being in the wrong though.&nbsp; It just made it worse that he was blowing his flames at her and she just walked on.&nbsp; Fluffy got away from her, but she didn’t mind.&nbsp; She would come back, but then she heard Fluffy calling out to her.<br><br>“The pest is trying to shoo me,” she said and all Brandon would hear were meows.<br><br>“What do you mean the pest is trying to shoo you?” she asked as she turned around, seeing Brandon.&nbsp; “Oh…” she said when realization dawned on her.&nbsp; “What do you want?” she asked, sighing.&nbsp; She went to go and retrieve Fluffy.&nbsp; “Just ignore him,” she said to her in a soft voice, stroking her fur.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>05-07-2013, 22:13:56</strong>
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				"It depends on their age," he answered honestly, seeing no reason why he shouldn't answer her questions. "As dragons age they gain more ways to use the energy that is inside of them. It's not that different then humans, learning to walk, talk, or learn things as they age. Look at you, it was only in the past few weeks that you learned to read."<br><br>Cecil smirked and then he gave her a interested stare. "Does she now? Hmmm. Well she is a very interesting maiden after all for wanting to be with the beast and with the knight."<br><br>He reached up, taking her breasts into his hands after she started to move, holding onto them after he watched them start to sway. His fingers moved in circles over the tops of her breasts while his thumbs rubbed over her nipples. Cecil only wanted to watch her take her pleasure on him while she was above him or touch her. Since he was acting as a human there wasn't much else he could do, nor did he want to except to gaze at her and enjoy watching her have another orgasm.<br><br>****<br><br>"I would never hit you with any of the blades. Humph, it's not really being defenseless, it's only putting on a show for the audience. Besides, if we do we'll manage to gather a bit more from them, adding it to your hoard and mine." He paused on what he was doing with her hair, not wanting it to be yanked on before he reached up to grab the back of her head, tilted her head a little, and kissed her back. "Thank you, kitling."<br><br>Now that they were settled, he waited for her to fall asleep so he could join her inside of the wagon and on the small wooden framed bed that they would have to curl around each other to share.<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon was still trying to get the kitten to leave. Stubborn thing! when he was caught sitting on his stallion. He looked down at the woman that has been getting the better of him, seeing she had done so again. He frowned at her, thinking that was typical, she tended to ignore him more often then not. "I was only out riding and I saw you. I guess I was... I wanted to... I wondered about..." Brandon finally just shrugged, keeping his silence since he really didn't know what he wanted or how to answer her.<br><br>"This place is pretty and I see that you made use of your prizes," he stated, seeing that some of what she had taken from the manor was inside, or it seemed to be the case from what he could see through the windows.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>06-07-2013, 00:20:25</strong>
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				She listened as he explained and it made since.&nbsp; She smiled as he told her she had just learned to read.&nbsp; She understood completely now.<br><br>When he commented on what she had said about the girl, she chuckled a bit.&nbsp; “Well, she wouldn’t be a maiden anymore,” she giggled again.<br><br>She moaned as he took her breast and played with them a bit, her nipples puckering even harder if it were possible to do so.&nbsp; She continued to move on him, working herself into a frenzy until and moaning as she worked herself on him.&nbsp; It wasn’t long before she was already coming on him once more, her walls squeezing down on him and she cried out with ecstasy.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She smiled at him softly and said, “I trust you.&nbsp; Which is why I will do it.”&nbsp; She smiled again as he said thank you, “You’re welcome.”&nbsp; She leaned against him a bit as they finished kissing.<br><br>When they were in bed, she turned to face him in her sleep and cuddled up to him.&nbsp; It was like she could sense when he was close.&nbsp; Fluffy also joined them and slept on top of both of them, and wiggled her way on top of Cecil’s head by morning.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She raised an eye up at him as he tried to figure out what he was saying and Fluffy laughed at him.&nbsp; “Shhs,” she said down to the cat.&nbsp; She didn’t care if Brandon heard her talking to the cat, he probably already thought she was crazy.&nbsp; When he mentioned the prizes, she nodded and said, “Yeah.”&nbsp; She sighed softly, and said, “Well, come on then.”&nbsp; She then headed towards her cottage and entered, leaving the door open for him.<br><br>Besides what she took from him, there still wasn’t much furniture, and she moved to the kitchen area now and put some food down for the whining cat who was hungry.&nbsp; “There ya go,” she said, moving to sit down at the table.&nbsp; She looked at Brandon, not sure what to say to him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>06-07-2013, 07:24:55</strong>
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				"Ah but she still would be known as the maiden, I suppose. It's her story after all and it would just be weird if that changed." Cecil wasn't sure about that but it sounded good and really, most of the stories he's heard or read involved a princess or maiden and how they still were that after they found someone.<br><br>Feeling her squeeze against him, Cecil's touch on her breasts and nipples continued until he rolled her onto her back again once he felt his own orgasm happen again. Not finding any reason to really leave the clearing of grass that he had brought her to, Cecil lay against her and gathered her into his arms or against him.<br><br>*****<br><br>"Good," was all he had to say really. Just as they started to fall asleep, his quiet voice came again. "I'll even let you decide on some act that you want me to be involved in since I'm supposed to be playing your guard."<br><br>Dawn brought the smell of someone in the camp cooking what smelled like left over pork from the night before as well as eggs, potatoes, and other fare that was easy to store and quick to cook, knowing that the Travelers had to open the faire or begin or continue to practice. It was during one of those times when the male tent leader of the Travelers met up with Cecil and her as the dragon was teaching her some more showy moves with her blade. Without stopping what he was doing, Cecil offered a handshake to the male human and introduced himself once he caught the name of the Traveler. It shouldn't have been too much of a surprise that the name was Tentchief.<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon shot her some odd looks, wondering if she was touched or something, speaking to the cat the way she was. After he climbed down, not knowing that his stallion was contemplating throwing him from the saddle sometime, especially into a mud hole if one could be found. The stallion had no reason why, it just would amuse the horse. With care, eying her blade to make sure it wasn't going to used on him, Brandon pushed his own sheathed blade behind him and entered.<br><br>He looked around the place, seeing more of what she had took from him and where it was or how she used the things. He smiled, looking at how she treated the kitten and then he saw her eyes turn to him. "It's... cute." He almost said quaint but decided that cute seemed better. "Very... rustic." He grabbed a chair, sitting at the table with her. "Did you and your... guard... have a disagreement?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>06-07-2013, 08:51:26</strong>
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				“I suppose you are right,” she chuckled softly.<br><br>She moaned and cried out, writhing around in pleasure even as he moved her on her back.&nbsp; She felt him cum inside her again too and cuddled up to him as close as she could as he gathered her into his arms and held her against him.&nbsp; Her eyes closed as she lay against him, falling asleep.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She smiled as he said she could pick an act for him to be in.&nbsp; “I’ll think of one,” she yawned sleepily as she cuddled up to him, closing her eyes.<br><br>The smell of food cooking was making her hungry, but Cecil was having her train some more, showing her some more moves to use her sword with.&nbsp; Melody sighed softly at her growling stomach and watched Cecil closely as he was showing her some more fancy moves with her blade.&nbsp; She tried mimicking them and just got frustrated that she wasn’t doing it right.&nbsp; She was about to ask for a break when a traveler came up to them, talking to Cecil.&nbsp; She stopped and paid attention, wanting to know what they were talking about.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>He shot her some odd looks, but she couldn’t help but chuckle a bit at what the horse was thinking.&nbsp; “Um…I’d be careful on your horse if I were you,” she said.&nbsp; “Especially around mud holes.”&nbsp; And with that, she walked off to her home, laughing at the picture of the horse throwing him.&nbsp; She didn’t know why she warned him, it wasn’t like he would believe her anyways.&nbsp; When they got to her cottage and he came inside, sitting down beside her, she nodded softly as he “complimented” her home.&nbsp; She loved her home, but it still reminded her of Cecil and she was mad at him.&nbsp; When he inquired about Cecil, she nodded again.&nbsp; “Yes, we did.&nbsp; Over something stupid.”&nbsp; She sighed and propped her head up on her hand.&nbsp; “So,” she said.&nbsp; “Can I get you something?&nbsp; Water…there might be some food left over from the last time I was here.”&nbsp; She got up to go and look, not finding anything.&nbsp; “Nope,” she said.&nbsp; “So, just water then,” she offered.&nbsp; She had given the last bit of food to Fluffy.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>06-07-2013, 23:55:27</strong>
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				Knowing that they only had to put on a show for the audience, Cecil kept his patience with her. Their act didn't have to be perfect, it just had to look good to fool anyone. He did understand her though and he was sure that she was getting frustrated since she had to prove something to herself and he thought that she wanted to be perfect at what he was teaching her. "You'll get it," he said, smiling at her from where he was standing in front of her, "It might not be right away but you will. I have faith that you can learn and learn it quickly."<br><br>He paused, letting her cool down and giving her some time while he chatted up the Traveler. Cecil didn't even think about introducing her because he didn't think it was his place to do so. They were partners during this act and it was up to her to choose what names she wanted to go by or how much information she cared to share.<br><br>****<br><br>Brandon eyed her and then eyed the horse, becoming aware that the animal seemed to be giving him a speculative look. Or maybe not since the animal rolled it's eyes soon after. It still felt like he was pulling nails from her, trying to get more than a few word answers. "You could tell me why your fought, I'd listen." Brandon noticed the bare cupboards when she asked if he wanted anything and it wouldn't be fair to take anything more from her. Actually he had the idea that maybe he could send her some staples and supplies or would that set her off again? Damn this woman really made it hard for him to figure out what might upset her.<br><br>"Water is fine, I saw the well nearby." He waited, wondering if he needed to go out and fill the bucket himself. "So... what does Lady Melody like to do? There has to be something that interests you or that you like to do with all the free time you seem to have." It was another way he found her hard to relate to, she lived with a dragon and that made it so she didn't seem to have to support herself like the commoners did, either working for him or for themselves.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>07-07-2013, 01:36:00</strong>
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				She sighed as he told her she would get it, and just nodded at him.&nbsp; She took a deep breath and tried again just as Tentchief came up to them and she listened in for a few moments before growing bored and she decided to practice her sword moves some more.&nbsp; When he was done talking to the traveler, she asked, "What did he want and can we please go get something to eat?&nbsp; I'm starving."&nbsp; And not to mention that food smelled so delicious.&nbsp; She sheathed her sword and said in an almost begging tone, "We can continue afterwards."&nbsp; If he said yes, she went to go and pick up Fluffy, knowing she would want some food too.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She sighed when he told her he would listen to her and she could tell him why they had fought.&nbsp; "I'll be back," she said and went to pull some water up from the well.&nbsp; She brought it inside and grabbed a cup, filling it with water before sitting it in front of him.&nbsp; She explained to him what happened, finishing off with, "It's my fault.&nbsp; I should've listened the first time he said no.&nbsp; But I really wanted him to see that that rug actually looked nice in the main cavern.&nbsp; He didn't have to burn it."<br><br>When he called her Lady Melody, she laughed.&nbsp; "That's a first," she said.&nbsp; She did like the sound of that though.&nbsp; "Well, Cecil and I usually talk and...stuff," she said, the word stuff hinting to other things she really didn't want to get into with him.&nbsp; "And&nbsp; I have been learning how to read and I do like to do that.&nbsp; I get new books whenever I can.&nbsp; And then I also like to cuddle and spend time with Fluffy while I listen to my music box."&nbsp; Speaking of Fluffy, she was currently perched in Melody's lap.<br><br>"Why are you talking to the pest?" Fluffy asked.&nbsp; "You're supposed to get rid of him, remember?"<br><br>Melody sighed and looked down at her kitten, smacking her on the nose gently, not nearly enough to hurt, just to tell her that she needed to shut up.&nbsp; It was then that she jumped off her lap and crouched underneath the table, ready to pounce on his leg.&nbsp; And that's what she did, exactly five seconds later, her claws outstretched and sank into his pants and flesh.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>07-07-2013, 06:57:37</strong>
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				Cecil draped his arm around her waist, hearing her stomach growling while he laughed a little at those sounds. "Come on then," he said, starting to walk with her among the tents and wagons that have been raised or parked. "I know we were here earlier to go purchase things for you but now we're part of the acts as well. Taking some time to rest and meet anyone that might draw your eye is more then fine. We don't have to practice every hour of every day." Cecil stopped before a wooden planked eatery and purchased some of the fried dough, handing her one of the round pieces that was covered with cinnamon. He even reached down, feeding the kittenling some fried fish that he purchased specifically for her.<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon looked down at the kitten once he saw where Melody was heading. "My thanks, Lady," he said, taking the clay glass from her and taking a drink. He frowned at hearing what was upsetting her and why the two had a fight. "It's my opinion that you're not exactly at fault and -" was all he managed to get out before he sprayed water from his mouth and jumped from the chair. "Spirits of the Underworld that hurts! Get it off! Get it off!" he exclaimed, hoping around from foot to foot as he tried to dislodge the claws from his leg. They have even sunk through the leather of his breeches, being as sharp as those claws are.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>07-07-2013, 07:16:09</strong>
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				Melody smiled happily when he wrapped his arm around her waist.&nbsp; She was very hungry.&nbsp; As they walked, she looked around at all the tents and wagons and the people practicing their many acts.&nbsp; She couldn't wait for the show, yes she was a part of it, but that didn't mean she couldn't watch the rest of the acts.&nbsp; When they sat down at the eatery, she took the fried dough he gave her and started to eat it.&nbsp; "This is delicious," she said, not having had anything like this before.&nbsp; "What is it?" she asked as she finished it off.<br><br>Fluffy herself was enjoying the fried fish, which was also a rare treat for her.&nbsp; She could eat fish, but only if she got it out of the water and she didn't like getting near water.&nbsp; "Can I have another fish?" she asked as she finished eating up that one.&nbsp; She tried to look all cute and cuddly, which wasn't very hard, and rubbed up against Cecil, begging him with her cuteness for more fish.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>Melody couldn't help but smile a bit more when he called her lady, finding it all very amusing.&nbsp; Then he commented about the fight before he started yelling and hoping around.&nbsp; She frowned and sighed when she saw Fluffy attached to his leg.&nbsp; "Hold still," she told him as she approached him, crouching down and grabbed hold of the kitten.&nbsp; "I told you to leave him alone," she said as she pulled him off.&nbsp; "Bad cat."<br><br>"Cecil told me to get rid of pests," she said, upset she was in trouble.<br><br>"I don't care," she said and then sat her down on the ground.&nbsp; "Keep your claws to yourself," she said sternly.&nbsp; Then she looked up at Brandon a bit and blushed when she realized what he had just witnessed.&nbsp; She thought she had better explain before he really did think she was crazy...she didn't want that.&nbsp; "Cecil...he...that day you first came to the cavern and I told you my story, Cecil found out and I asked him how he knew and that's when he made it to where I can hear and talk to animals."&nbsp; She felt stupid now, as if he wouldn't believe her.&nbsp; "Let's just...forget it," she said and sat back down again, before she remembered his leg.&nbsp; "Oh yeah, and I'm sorry about that...Cecil kind of told her to be on guard duty when your around."&nbsp; She bit her lip, she didn't know what it was, but...she felt a bit vulnerable when she was alone with him.&nbsp; With Cecil, she felt like she could be cocky towards him, but when alone, she really just wanted to spend time with him as a human.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>07-07-2013, 22:00:12</strong>
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				"Dough," Cecil answered, grinning at her as he saw her reaction, "fried in some type of oil the Travelers distill from nuts." Cecil looked over at Melody, asking her if it was alright if he purchased another for the kittenling. She was Melody's after all. He reached down and rubbed at the top of her head with one hand while doing the same with the other that was still around Melody's waist.<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon tried to but the claws seemed to keep stabbing into him until they were plucked out of his leg while he hissed from the feeling of them trying to dig back in. He smacked his hand over his breeches, feeling drops of blood leaking out of the five wounds even as he eyed the woman that just kept making him look like a fool and made him so confused. "You can... talk to... animals?" he said, making it a question but making it sound like he was asking mostly himself. Brandon looked over at the kitten, seeing what looked like a self satisfied expression on his face while licking his paws clean of the blood. "Your guard... Cecil... can also talk to animals? Of course, he was the one that..." He righted his chair and dropped into it, feeling the silence stretch out while he rubbed at the wounds and stared across the table at her.<br><br>Brandon finally coughed, clearing his throat before he spoke. "You confuse me, do you know that? It has to be because who you grew up with and influenced you but you are not like the other women that I know. As I said, you confuse me and I don't mean that is a bad thing."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-07-2013, 01:08:50</strong>
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				She listened to him and nodded, and leaned against him softly.&nbsp; "Well, it was delicious."&nbsp; Fluffy purred at being scratched on the head and leaned into it.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>When Melody got Fluffy's claws out of his leg, she sighed and set Fluffy down after reprimanding her.&nbsp; "Yeah," she said softly to answer his question.&nbsp; "And...you do know that Cecil is the dragon right?" she asked him.&nbsp; "And he has magic to make it so we can talk to animals...only it can't be undone so I hear some things animal says that I wish I hadn't."&nbsp; She looked at him as he said she confused him.&nbsp; "How do I confuse you?" she asked.<br><br>"Brandon...can I ask you something?&nbsp; If you don't like Cecil that much and you don't want us around, why do you keep seeking us out?" she asked him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-07-2013, 03:29:32</strong>
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				"I thought you might enjoy the taste of the treat." Cecil smiled over at her again, stroking his hand along her waist while rubbing Fluffy's head a bit longer, still not sure about if he should purchase another piece of fried fish or not.<br><br>*****<br><br>"I figured that out that he was, yes." Brandon shot her another interested expression, pondering the idea of hearing animals, magic, dragons, and other things. "You just do. I'm not sure how to explain beyond you're just different. You know how to use a blade, a bow, talk to animals, live with a dragon, have an attack kitten, and other things. It just makes it hard for me to... not be confused by you."<br><br>He sprinkled a little water on the cuts, still rubbing his hand over them as he looked over at her. Before he could even answer, he heard her questions. "See, this is what I mean. I don't think I saw I didn't want you around and as I said, you fascinate me. As for Cecil, he terrifies me. He's a dragon after all and the stories. I can remember even some that my father heard from his father and all of the years that involved the dragon... Cecil."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-07-2013, 03:56:12</strong>
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				"It's alright by me if she has another fish," she said, really thinking that it should have been Cecil's decision because it was his money.&nbsp; "As long as you want to buy it."&nbsp; She smiled softly and Fluffy purred even more at that, really wanting the fish.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She sighed softly and looked down at the table, noticing him still rubbing his leg as he spoke.&nbsp; When he finished, she said, "When I was little, and no longer as afraid of Cecil as I was, I told him I wanted to learn how to fight with a sword because I didn't want to feel like that defenseless girl I was when I was alone in the forest and starving.&nbsp; After begging him, he showed me how and when he saw that I took it seriously and was training as hard as I could, he gave me Bloodbringer as a reward.&nbsp; She smiled and held up her precious sword, looking at it.&nbsp; "It was the only thing he had ever given anybody out of his own hoard and I would be devastated if anything happened to it.&nbsp; The bow, he made for me and I use that to hunt our dinners with when I would go with him sometimes.&nbsp; Other times I stay home to take care of that naughty little cat."<br><br>She smiled a bit at him and continued, "Fluffy wasn't an attack kitten at first.&nbsp; She was just a cute little fluffball, and still is, that Cecil got for me when we were at the tournaments.&nbsp; Cecil was the one that insisted she attack unwanted people from the cave, thinking it would help me get the advantage, but I really don't want her too, afraid she'll get hurt."&nbsp; She sighed softly.&nbsp; She really was turning into Cecil.&nbsp; When he answered her question, she asked him, "Can you tell me one of those stories?" she asked him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-07-2013, 14:03:15</strong>
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				After buying the second fried fish and feeding it to the kittenling, Cecil moved them away from the vendor and walked with them for a bit. He paused before one of the wagons that was actually parked among the tents and eyed the sigils and signs that are painted on the dark colored wagon. "She's a reader and a seer, being able to tell the future."<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon's gaze was locked back onto that sword, seeing it again and admiring it like he had before. It really was a unique blade but then he noticed that it sure seemed to fit her. It was as unique as she was. With a smile, he listened some more of what she was saying, his surprise clear when he heard that Cecil actually gave it to her from his hoard. From what he knew, dragons never gave anyone, or anything, something that they had claimed as their own.<br><br>"As I said, you fascinate me because of those differences. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it fits you and it seems that's who you are. A foundling that's been raised and influenced by what the rest of us fear or think of as a terrifying creature."<br><br>Brandon eyed the cat again, seeing that she was staring at him with a self satisfied expression still or that she looked like she wanted to pounce on him again. "Unwanted people or just myself?" he asked, glancing over at Melody but a little worried about even touching her hand since she seemed to be under guard even now except her guardian was that small ball of fur that has made it clear she has such sharp ways to defend those that are hers.<br><br>He delved back into what he had when he was a child and sitting on his father's knee. "Let me think," he started. "Back when grandpapa was building the manor house after deciding to settle here once he got tired of sailing there was only forest. He choose a clearing and that's where he started the manor, slowly cutting the trees that would become the village. One day Cecil dropped into the clearing, snorting out smoke and flame and demanding to know what the human was doing, changing the land that the creature claimed as his own. It's hard for me to believe that was almost seventy years ago. What happened next, or at least this is what I was told, the creature and my grandpapa stared at each other, waiting for an answer until grandpapa threw a sack of wealth to the creature and they came to a agreement to leave the village alone. That agreement stood until the two of you arrived and did what you did.<br><br>"Thinking back, grandpapa used to talk about the stranger that would arrive every so often, stay the night and talk with grandpapa or play chess with him, before leaving in the morning. The last time anyone saw the stranger was the night that grandpapa was passing onto the Underworld. The stranger arrived, spent the night with grandpapa as usual, and than was gone once my relative took his last breath. If the stranger ever came while papa was alive, I never heard of it or saw any such event. I guess two thieves got along better than my noble father did with such a creature."<br><br>He paused again, rubbing at his leg. "Although now that I think about it. How my mother and father met makes me wonder if Cecil wasn't involved in some way since my mother came from another village that no longer exists. Nothing bad happened to that village and all the people there merged with other villages without giving a explanation why that happened. That was how my mama met my papa, she was one of those that moved and met papa when he greeted the new comers. What was it? Oh yea, I remember. They all talked about a stranger came to the village and explained that they were not safe, a dragon had claimed their lands and if they wanted to be safe they were better off to move with others of their kind, strengthening each other by merging villages."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-07-2013, 18:52:57</strong>
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				Fluffy happily ate the fish, though now that she wasn’t as hungry, she took the time to actually enjoy and savor it.&nbsp; When she was finally finished with the fish, she happily followed him and Melody away from the eatery.<br><br>Melody smiled softly at the both of them, enjoying the sight of Fluffy eating.&nbsp; When they walked away and came to a wagon that Cecil told them had a fortune teller inside, she grew excited.&nbsp; “Can I go?” she asked him, begging him.&nbsp; She really wanted to see what her future was like.<br><br><hr><br>Melody listened to him and chuckled a bit.&nbsp; “I still fear him sometimes, and he can be very frightening,” she sighed softly, feeling like she should go apologize to him, but was afraid that he would just rub it in.&nbsp; Besides, she had company.<br><br>To his question, she answered, “Both.&nbsp; There are still other people Cecil doesn’t want around, for instance thieves who would be dumb enough to try and steal from him.&nbsp; Which is why I stay behind sometimes when he goes to hunt, to protect the cave.&nbsp; It’s happened on a couple of occasions.”<br><br>“Don’t worry though, if she attacks you again I’ll lock her in the room.&nbsp; I’m perfectly capable of defending myself,” she told him.&nbsp; Then he went to tell her the story and she listened intently.&nbsp; She was a bit shocked that Cecil had breached his own agreement, and wondered why he did?&nbsp; Though, they only started it because of the tournament and he knew that was something she wanted to do.&nbsp; So, she really didn’t have to wonder why, he had done it for her, really, but the sacrifice thing was for the both of them.<br><br>Then he continued to talk about a stranger that visited his grandpapa and she wondered if that was Cecil as well.&nbsp; She was so wrapped up in the story and was glad that his mother’s village didn’t have anything bad to it and that no one was hurt, just moved.&nbsp; She suspected Cecil did that too, since he seemed to be the stranger in this story.<br><br>“Well,” she said.&nbsp; “Don’t worry, I’m not going to be playing the sacrifice again anymore.”&nbsp; This was a comment on what he said before, about Cecil breaching his agreement.<br><br>After a few moments, she took a deep breath and looked at him.&nbsp; “So…what happened to your parents?” she asked, hoping he wouldn’t mind her asking that question.&nbsp; At least he had known his, she couldn’t even remember what hers looked like, much less their personalities, though she did faintly remember a woman’s voice, singing her to sleep.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-07-2013, 21:06:00</strong>
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				Cecil eyed the sigils again, reading what they said before he nodded. "She is a good seer it seems, so go ahead. Tell her... or she might know... that you are part of the faire and only pay her if you think the reading is worth it. I'll sit out here since this should be private for you." He smiled, handing her some coins before he found a seat on the end of the wagon, facing the crowd and keeping his back to the inside of the wagon.<br><br>(I felt that it wasn't my place to make up the reading. :))<br><br>****<br><br>"As you should and you are right, he can be. He is a dragon after all and they think differently than we do or have different interests and morals." Brandon agreed with her. "I don't think there is any human that doesn't fear him or any of his kind. He is known to many of the villages around mine and any story that involves him is one that includes how we fear him."<br><br>Brandon laughed, not offended that Cecil had decided upon another way to guard his home. It was a little odd way of doing so but then look at the guard Brandon kept at his manor, so either way they both had ways to guard what they thought of as theirs. "Really? Thieves huh? I suppose the lure of all that wealth does bring others into thinking they could try to take it." Brandon nodded again, knowing she could since she bested him in the sword duel and he was one of the better, if not the best, fighters around. "I know that and your pet is one scary animal."<br><br>He watched her, and kept an eye on the kitten just to make sure he was safe, while he talked. As he said to her, this woman confused and fascinated him at the same time. "That's good," he added, hearing about how the decision to end the sacrifices had come about. "I'm not sure if you are aware of this but you have become known at the villages where you played that role." Brandon held his hands up, showing he wasn't at fault. "I haven't said a word since I gave you my word but other knights have come to the village asking about you, and asking questions about Cecil. Just mostly what happened at each village and what the dragon or the maiden did while they were there or came down out of the sky."<br><br>Brandon filled the silence by drinking from the cup again until he heard her question. "After papa died during the hunting accident, mama gave into her grief and she died of heart ache. It took me awhile to get over losing them both within a few months but at least I had both of them until I was grown." He looked at her, wondering about her and how she had come to be with her guardian dragon. "I..." he started to say. "Never mind, it's not my business." <br><br>Slowly a long forgotten conversation between his parents many years ago started to surface. Wasn't there something about a girl that had gone missing? Some Traveler child? He couldn't remember exactly. Brandon thought that there was something involved about two Travelers that had settled down and then one night... He sighed, not being sure since he was only a child himself at that time.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-07-2013, 03:22:16</strong>
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				She took the coins and nodded, excited.&nbsp; She went in and there was a woman who wasn’t facing her direction.&nbsp; “So,” she said.&nbsp; “I see I’m getting visited by someone special,” she said, turning and a smile on her face.<br><br>“Special?” she asked.&nbsp; “Why am I special?”<br><br>The woman moved to sit down on a very plush chair facing another one and indicated for her to take that one.&nbsp; She did and sat across from the woman, looking at her, studying her.&nbsp; Her face had wrinkles and her eyes were pure white, as if she was blind.&nbsp; It unnerved her a bit.&nbsp; “Well, Melody,” she said, a grin on her face as Melody looked surprised.&nbsp; “For one, you were raised by a dragon.&nbsp; He’s sitting outside isn’t he?”<br><br>She nodded and then mentally cursed herself before saying, in a wary tone, “Yes.”<br><br>The woman smiled again.&nbsp; “What makes you special though, is being a traveler that’s been raised by a dragon.”<br><br>“Traveler?&nbsp; I’m not a traveler,” she said.<br><br>“I knew your mother,” the seer continued.&nbsp; “A wonderful singer she is, I told her, you are going to have a child that will have your gift.&nbsp; So, now tell me why your name is Melody?”&nbsp; The woman smiled knowingly, but this was beginning to be a bit much for Melody.&nbsp; “You…you knew my mother?&nbsp; She…what of my father?” she asked.<br><br>“Oh, he was a traveler too, though I hadn’t met him personally.&nbsp; He would play instruments while your mother sang.&nbsp; You have both of their talents in you,” she explained.<br><br>Her parents were travelers?&nbsp; And she hadn’t known about travelers until recently?&nbsp; Did Cecil know about them?&nbsp; &nbsp;She couldn’t believe this.<br><br>“But you didn’t come to hear this did you, know you wanted your fortune told.&nbsp; Give me your hands,” she said, holding out her own.&nbsp; Melody was a bit nervous, but soon did as she was told.&nbsp; The seers eyes closed, before opening up wide and she could see mist swirling about inside of them.&nbsp; It creeped her out.<br><br>“Love is a pitiless thing dear child,” she began.&nbsp; “And you will have to face it’s wrath.&nbsp; I can’t tell you too much, but be wary, it matters not how you tread, you will end up with a broken heart.”&nbsp; Then, her eyes cleared and she let go of her hands.&nbsp; Melody was confused.&nbsp; “What does that mean?”<br><br>“I told you that I cannot tell you, it isn’t my place.&nbsp; The future is a delicate thing, but it cannot be revealed entirely, not even to an experienced seer like myself.&nbsp; I get bits and pieces and I have to puzzle them out to give you what you seek, but that is all I can do.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am sorry.”<br><br>Melody sighed and handed over the money before getting up.&nbsp; When she got outside, she looked at him, hurt in her eyes.&nbsp; “Did you know my parents were travelers?”<br><br><hr><br>She smiled softly at him, chuckling.&nbsp; “I only fear him when he gets angry enough.&nbsp; Otherwise, I’m fine.&nbsp; When I was little though,” she chuckled again.&nbsp; “I was so scared I stayed in the corner and the only way he could get me out of it was to lure me closer to him with food.”<br><br>“Yes,” she said.&nbsp; “Bandits can be quite dumb, especially when they think they can take on someone as well trained as I am in the sword.”&nbsp; She laughed at that.&nbsp; Though, that little fact did help a lot when it came to fighting.<br><br>The kitten made no move towards him, instead she was now cleaning herself and Melody was ignoring her comments about him.<br><br>“I figured that I would be recognized sooner or later, which is why we were trying to figure out another way to get our gold.&nbsp; But then, why would it matter if they recognized me.&nbsp; They would have to give a sacrifice anyways, so why not just give me to him instead of one of their maidens that would just get eaten?”<br><br>When she asked him about his parents, she was saddened at their deaths and then he said that at least he had had them until he was grown.&nbsp; With that comment in mind, and he about to ask her something before telling her never mind, she looked at him.&nbsp; “You want to know what happened to my parents…right?”&nbsp; She shrugged softly.&nbsp; “I don’t know what happened to them, I think they were killed.&nbsp; It wasn’t too long ago that I just found out that they were travelers too.”&nbsp; She sighed and looked down at the table saying in a soft voice, “I wish I could remember them…”&nbsp; she had trailed off, deep in thought.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>09-07-2013, 14:19:41</strong>
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				Cecil planted himself outside of the closed door of the wagon, gazing at the others that passed and finding a way to occupy himself since he couldn't hear a thing coming from inside, nor did he want to unless Melody told him what went on inside. Everything she heard was private for her and he respected that. He grinned, seeing a male and female together and the act they perfected as they ate, and then breathed out, fire that burned along the tops of the sticks that they used to take the fire from. He snorted to himself, that was something he could have done! He was still watching their act when he heard the door open and kitling stepped out.<br><br>He turned to look over at her and was taken aback at the hurt that filled her eyes and then the question gave him pause. Would she believe him even if he told her the truth? But then he's never lied to her either. "I did not," he simply said, moving from the squat that he had taken, standing up and offering her his arms. "Truly I did not. I told you the truth about how I met you, which was finding you running in the woods after you stole some food. Although..." He paused and took a deep breath. "I started to suspect there was more to you when I used my magic on you since it entered you easier then I expected."<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon burst into laughter, holding his sides as he rocked in the chair. The image of the large creature trying to get her out of a corner with the offer of food made him laugh so hard. It just was such a odd and amusing image. With a few snorts, he managed to stop before he started a second time, he has seen what she can do with that blade and anyone that had thoughts of trying to get past her, especially in her home, were as dumb as she said they were.<br><br>By then he had to get up since his stomach hurt from laughing and at last he leaned against a wall and stared at her with a gaze of interest. "That's true, they would have and most rulers figured they were better off using a stranger instead of someone that was from their village and was part of the survival of the village or someones family member.<br><br>When he returned to the table was when he started to ask about her parents and he listened when she guessed what he wanted to ask. Brandon only gave her a quick nod that she had guessed correctly before he listened to what she said. "Travelers. I recall that part of the story now or I thought I did before but I heard it so long ago that I wasn't sure." He stood up, glancing around for the kitten since what he was about to do might get him clawed again. With that thought in mind, he moved behind Melody's chair and placed his hands on her shoulders. "It's alright, well it's not but I mean maybe there's a reason why you can't remember them beyond you being so young at the time. You might have saw something horrific that happened to them and you're protecting yourself from remembering."<br><br>"If you want... I can try to look into what might happened. I do have connections to the other rulers of the other villages... and they, or their people, might know something more about your history."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-07-2013, 20:50:19</strong>
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				When he said he didn’t and held his arms out to her, she stepped into them and embraced him.&nbsp; “She knew my mother,” she said.&nbsp; “She had a hand in naming me, by saying I would have both of my parents gifts.”&nbsp; Tears were in her eyes.&nbsp; “I wish…” she stopped there and started crying some.&nbsp; She hardly ever cried any more, not since she had gotten over her fear of him.&nbsp; If she got hurt, she just got frustrated and tried harder after Cecil healed her.&nbsp; If something was taken from her, she would fight to have it back.&nbsp; Her parents however, were a sensitive topic for her.<br><br>“Tell me more about travelers,” she said.&nbsp; “I need to know.”<br><br><hr><br>When Brandon burst out into laughter, she looked at him and raised her eyebrow a bit.&nbsp; “Well, you try being five years old and being yelled at by a dragon and see if you don’t cower in a corner.”&nbsp; She smirked at him, but she herself did find that funny as well, now that it was years since it happened and she knew better.<br><br>She watched as he stood up and leaned against the wall, agreeing with her.&nbsp; “Cecil though, he doesn’t want me to be the sacrifice anymore,”&nbsp; She trailed off, not wanting to go into any more detail about that.&nbsp; She was glad she didn’t have to be a sacrifice, but that was a private conversation and she really shouldn’t have brought it up.&nbsp; Then, he came back to the table and she told him her story.&nbsp; She felt his hands on her shoulder when he finished and she was fighting the urge to cry when he told her he would try to find out more about her parents.<br><br>The kitten did hiss a bit at him, but didn’t dare go to attack him again, knowing she would be in trouble.&nbsp; She tried to think back, but that just caused her to lose the battle of trying not to cry and the tears came pouring down.&nbsp; “All I know,” she cried.&nbsp; “Was that my parents are dead.&nbsp; I don’t know how, who, or why, but they are dead. If they were killed, murdered, I would like to know the name of my parents’ murderers and then I will kill them.”&nbsp; She was glaring through her tears, very upset and angry.&nbsp; “They will pay for what they’ve done.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>10-07-2013, 06:29:38</strong>
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				Cecil listened to what happened inside of the wagon, holding onto her, letting her cry on him if she needed. He looked at her after he heard her request, wondering what more could he say about them. She already knew the legend on how they were created or changed, how they became partners with dragons, doing things that dragons tended not to bother doing, how they moved around. He hadn't had a gathering of Travelers in so long, a century or two, that he didn't even know what it was like to have them nearby. Still, he thought a bit longer before he spoke.<br><br>"They do make wonderful music and like the Smith or the other we met, they're craftsman of more then just metals. Music, instruments, weapons, armor, and many other things. I guess that's all I can really tell you, they like to make or fix things."<br><br>*****<br><br>"I'm sure I'd wet myself if I was that young and such a creature was roaring or yelling at me." Brandon looked over at her from where he was leaning, "He doesn't? I guess that's a good thing then, yes?" He eyed the kitten, worried about that hiss but since it kept it's distance, he relaxed a little more. Standing behind her, he could hear the rage that came through her words. "I won't even try to talk you out of finding revenge, that is something I can understand. If someone had done that to my parents, I would feel the same way."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>10-07-2013, 16:55:56</strong>
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				Melody sighed sadly when he told her he could tell her no more.&nbsp; "You know," she said.&nbsp; "The only memory I have from that time is very vague, but it's of a woman and she's singing to me.&nbsp; I don't even know what she's saying, the words are gone, but..." she stopped talking then and started humming a tune, it sounded a lot like the music box which is why she liked it so much and listened to it all the time.<br><br><hr><br>She looked up at him as he spoke and he would be able to see the sadness and anger in her eyes, though it wasn't directed towards him.&nbsp; "Please help me," she said.&nbsp; "I will give you anything you want if you find out what happened to my parents."&nbsp; Even if it was gold, she would give it to him, though it would be from her own hoard.&nbsp; She would even give him back what she took from his estate.&nbsp; As long as it was hers to give, he would have it.&nbsp; Except her sword.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>10-07-2013, 17:48:02</strong>
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				He wasn't sure what she wanted to find out about the Travelers and he had told her all that he knew about them. They moved around, for the most part, and they were good at creating and fixing items. Plus they served dragons much like the people outside of this faire did for the pest. Cecil continued to listen to what they were talking about and sighed as well, hearing what she started to hum. She did seem to have the knack that many of the female Travelers, and some of the males, had and that was to use music to sooth each other or the dragon that watched over them. <br><br>*****<br><br>"I told you I would, Lady Melody," Brandon said from where he was standing behind her. He gazed back at her, seeing how much it meant to her to try to find her parents, or at least what happened to them, or the people that might have killed them if that was what happened. He squeezed her shoulders in a comforting gesture. "You don't owe me anything and I'll do this for you because I want to not because you offered payment."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>10-07-2013, 17:54:17</strong>
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				She continued to hold onto him for comfort as she hummed and wiped her tears away.&nbsp; "You would have told me I was a traveler if you knew I was one, right?" she asked him, hoping his answer would be yes.<br><br><hr><br>She smiled up at him through her sadness and stood up to hug him, not caring she wasn't supposed to like him.&nbsp; "Thank you," she said to him.&nbsp; "Thank you so much."&nbsp; After a few moments, she stopped hugging him and pointed to the cat. "Don't you dare," she said, not even looking at her.&nbsp; The cat was crouched though, ready to pounce again and stopped once Melody told her not to and went back to grooming herself.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>10-07-2013, 22:10:19</strong>
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				Cecil gave her as much time as she needed, holding onto her until he took hold of her upper arms and pushed her back a little so he could look into her eyes. "I have never kept anything from you when it pertains to your parents, or your past. So yes, I would have told you if I knew and I have always told you about what I found that night." He was a little put off that she even asked him that and how he felt was clear because he was frowning at her even as he looked at her.<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon was caught off guard as he was all of a sudden caught in a hug. Even so he didn't let this opportunity pass him by and just as quickly he wrapped his arms around her. The look that he gave her at the same time was one that searched her face, wondering if he could kiss her or if he did would her attack cat stab into his leg again. Which was still aching like a spirit of the underworld had clawed him. "Um, you're welcome," He said before he made a little terror noise, turning to look at the kitten that seemed to have almost tried to give him another wounding. Brandon turned his smile back to her, searching her face again as he returned to the idea of kissing her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>11-07-2013, 00:03:26</strong>
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				"I'm sorry," she said, looking down, ashamed of herself.&nbsp; "I know you don't keep anything from me.&nbsp; I should have known better.&nbsp; Forgive me?" she asked and wiped her eyes.&nbsp; "Now I don't know about you, but I have some more training to do.&nbsp; I still haven't quite nailed that move yet."&nbsp; She then headed back to their wagon, trying to push what she had just learned to the back of her mind.&nbsp; She was tempted to go back to the fortune teller, to find out what happened to her parents, but...right now, it was just too much for her to know they were even travelers.&nbsp; That had to have played a part in their demise though.&nbsp; She glared and wiped her eyes again, drawing her sword once she was at the wagon and continued practicing that move he showed her.<br><br><hr><br>She sighed and wiped her eyes before turning around and grabbing the cat.&nbsp; She took her to her bedroom and set her down.&nbsp; "I told you to stop that.&nbsp; I'm not brushing your fur for tonight or tomorrow," and with that, the door was shut and she could hear mewing.&nbsp; "I can barely get her to listen," she said.&nbsp; "I should apologize for her.&nbsp; How's your leg?" she asked pointing to it.&nbsp; It was clear that now she was wanting to change the subject, having had enough talk about her own parents.&nbsp; "I'm sorry I don't really have anything for it," she said.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>11-07-2013, 03:16:25</strong>
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				"Nothing to forgive, you went in there and learned some revelations that was probably hard to hear." Cecil put a finger under her chin, bringing head up to look back at him. He smiled at her, helping her wipe away a few of her tears. "Alright," was all he had to add before he let her go and walked with her through the faire again. Soon enough they were back at the wagon and he drew his own blade while working with her and Bloodbringer, helping her in any way he could to perfect the moves. Tomorrow they would start their own act, and during that she would have more time to learn what she needed to do and even if they both made a mistake, they could roll with it and work it into their duels.<br><br>Finally he lowered his blade, seeing that both of them had worked hard. "Let's go get cleaned up and spend the night with each other."<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon's eyes were wide when he saw her scoop up the kitten and lock it away. "She is a cat, they never listen. I can't tell you how many times the staff at the manor have chased cats all over the hallways or out of rooms because the animals didn't listen. It's too bad that none of the staff could do what you do." He patted at his leg, seeing the marks in the leather breeches and the small wounds that were still lightly seeping blood. "It's alright, I'll have a healer look at it when I head back." He sighed, looking across the room at her and cringing a little from the sounds coming from behind the door, those mews were piercing.<br><br>"So..." he said to break the silence except for the kitten cries.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>11-07-2013, 04:46:26</strong>
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				She smiled sheepishly at him and sniffed a bit, before nodding.&nbsp; She hugged him again before leaving and heading back to the wagon, where she took up Bloodbringer and started practicing her moves.&nbsp; After a few hours, she was tired and sweaty and he was too.&nbsp; She had also gotten a deal better at that move.&nbsp; She nodded and went to wash up, before heading inside and sitting on the bed, her back against the wall.&nbsp; Fluffy curled up in her lap and she smiled down at the cat and started to pet her.<br><br><hr><br>"She listens sometimes," she said.&nbsp; "It's just right now she's showing off."&nbsp; She sighed at the meows, though what she heard was, "Please let me out.&nbsp; I promise I'll be good.&nbsp; Please."&nbsp; She sighed and looked at Brandon.&nbsp; "So..." she said.&nbsp; She heard the begging continue.&nbsp; "I should let her out, but I promise, she won't leave my arms."&nbsp; She opened the door and picked her up, holding her in her arms tight.<br><br>She went back and sat down, looking over at Brandon.&nbsp; "So..." she said again.&nbsp; "I told you what it is I do...what do you do, besides run a town?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>11-07-2013, 21:06:45</strong>
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				Even though the sword he was using was one he stole from the armory back at the manor, Cecil sat down to oil it and work out the nicks from it after they had cleaned up. For a bit he only watched the kitling and the kittenling while he worked until he set the sword aside once he was happy with the work he had done on it. Cecil sat on the other side of the bed, put his hand on Melody's leg, and relaxed with her like that without saying anything for a long time.<br><br>At last his laughter filled the space in the wagon as he thought of something that amused him before he turned towards her to share. "I was thinking about story time and how the knight had no idea what he was getting into when he "rescued" the maiden."<br><br>*****<br><br>"If a dragon told me to guard someone or their home, I would listen just as much as she seems to be doing. I am a little frightened of her claws but I'm not upset with what she tried to do." He joined her back at the table, taking up what was left of the cup of water and nursing it a bit even as he drank some more. "Me? I have a life of privilege because of who I am and what my family did to protect this village. I tend to hunt a lot, raise my dogs, throw money away by hosting two gatherings this year, meet with other rulers from other villages or towns, think of ways to best a beast that lives in a cavern and terrifies the villages, get clawed up by feral kittens, become fascinated by a wild dragon child, drink, oversee the grapes and other fruits that go into the local brewery, and do all those things that everyone says that people of wealth do."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>12-07-2013, 00:25:28</strong>
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				When Cecil joined her in the bed, she moved over and leaned against him softly, he would tell her to move if he didn't want her laying on him.&nbsp; When he laughed, she looked up at him, wondering why he was laughing.&nbsp; When he explained it to her, she started laughing herself.&nbsp; "Well then, maybe we could continue the story and see how he takes what he has gotten into?" she asked him, snuggling into him a bit.<br><br><hr><br>"Well," she said chuckling softly.&nbsp; It was really more like her being jealous than doing what Cecil said.&nbsp; She smiled at him again and listened to his answer.&nbsp; When he mentioned the cat and her, she chuckled softly.&nbsp; "I'm not so wild," she said.&nbsp; "I am as civilized when it comes to the ways of dragons," she jested.&nbsp; "Though, I am a bit lost on how humans run society.&nbsp; Tell me Brandon, why is it that I see starving children on the streets sometimes?" she asked him.&nbsp; She of course helped them out as much as she could when she saw them, knowing what it was like.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>12-07-2013, 21:27:38</strong>
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				Cecil made a "humph" sound in agreement, moving his hands up and down her sides while enjoying her pressing against him. Since both of them had gotten cleaned up he smiled, seeing that both of them had basically threw on some loose clothing. "So you see, they had finished their ride. One of them was still naked, and that was the maiden, and one of them was still clothed. However, the maiden used her nakedness to distract the knight and when she climbed down from the horse was when she made her move. With ease she managed to take the knight's sword away from him by using that distraction and pointing the end of it at him, she got what she wanted."<br><br>"For you see, she was in love with the knight as well and using her wiles she managed to get him to remove his clothing as well so she could have her way with him just like she had convinced the beast to kidnap her by playing all innocent for she loved him as well. Such a wily creature, the maiden."<br><br>Cecil paused his touching at her sides, tugging on the laces of her breeches before he laughed again. With a bit of strength he lifted her so he could slide the breeches down her shapely legs, all that practice with weapons have toned her even further.<br><br>"It was the maiden's wish to take the knight by facing him," he continued, positioning Melody so she was facing him and allowing him to move his hands up and down her back, "and that's what she did. The two of them embracing each other, face to face. However, the girl was wily as it was mentioned and she acted all surprised when the beast caught up with them since he was faster than any horse. But what happened next, that would have to wait to be told."<br><br>Keeping to the story, Cecil pleasured her by facing her but he wrapped his legs behind hers so he was holding her close even as he moved so he was pushing into her.<br><br>****<br><br>"You seem wild to me but I don't mean that to be insulting. As I said, that fascinates me." Then her question threw him, not being sure how to answer her. He knew there was some in the village that struggled with keeping a home or feeding their children. Some he did manage to help by donating money to the orphanage but others... Brandon sighed and shrugged. "It's not an easy question to answer. Some families have to many children that they can't take care of. Some are from widows, or where both parents have died. Others are just poor, or have lost their homes." He stilled for a moment but what he said next he hoped she didn't take offense at. "Plus some have had their wealth taken from them because of a woman and a dragon." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>12-07-2013, 21:42:41</strong>
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				She closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation of his hands moving up and down her sides.&nbsp; When he started to story, she listened, eager about what was going to happen to not only the maiden and the knight, but to her as well.&nbsp; She chuckled a bit when he said the maiden took the knights sword and forced him to undress.&nbsp; “She is very wily,” she agreed, chuckling and smiling.<br><br>She bit her lip in excitement as Cecil started to unlace her breeches, and lifted her up so he could finish removing them.&nbsp; When he turned her to face him, as he continued the story, she moaned as he slid into her.&nbsp; She leaned forward a bit, burying her face in his neck as he pushed into her.<br><br>“Please tell me what happens when the dragon gets there,” she pleaded with him, unable to wait patiently.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>When he answered her question, she sighed and looked down.&nbsp; “I didn’t know,” she said.&nbsp; “I just thought we were taking all the money from you.”&nbsp; She didn’t know she was the reason that people were starving.&nbsp; “I can’t give all the money back,” she said.&nbsp; “Since most of it is Cecils, but I can give back my share and I would like for it to be divided out equally among the village.”&nbsp; She thought that was fair.&nbsp; She looked at him, an apologetic look on her face.&nbsp; “I just don’t know how Cecil would react to that.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>13-07-2013, 01:54:14</strong>
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				"Yes she is," he agreed. Soon enough he continued with the story he kept making up. Did it make sense? Who cared, it was just something entertaining that started and kept going. He grinned at her, seeing her try to get more from him while the two of them lay on the cot/bed that was built into the back of the wagon. "Oh, well, if you insist. Although I think I should keep it from you for awhile longer, it'll keep you thinking about the tale." Cecil nipped at her neck, teasing her skin. "But you convinced me. So you see, what happened next is that the beast tore open the roof of the tower that they had hidden in, it was a old hermits tower, and as he dropped inside, squeezing his bulk into the room, he used his powers to transform to turn into a more human and smaller form. Then, seeing what was going on in the room, he moved behind the maiden and soon enough he and the knight had her trapped between them. One giving her pleasure since she made it clear that she wanted him and the other touching and biting at every spot along the back of her body that he could find."<br><br>*****<br><br>"No," Brandon said. "You deserve it as well and I don't want to take your wealth from you. It's no different, not really, than what I do when I collect taxes. If I gave everything back, and I do give some back, I would be the one that would be on the street and begging. Now if you want to return some, that would be fine and I know of plenty of places that would welcome the wealth or where it would do some good. But to give everything back, no, I don't agree and I would refuse your offer."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>13-07-2013, 03:06:55</strong>
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				She smiled and moaned as he said he would continue the story and started to move on him herself, as much as she possibly could.&nbsp; "Mmm..." she moaned out.&nbsp; "I think that she is soon going to get more than she can take," she said.&nbsp; "I mean, with the knight and the big bad beast going at her, well..." she trailed off then, giving a bit of a smirk before a moan.&nbsp; "I wonder what it's like being trapped between two different men?" she asked curiously while moaning.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>"It's not like the gold is going to be used, it would just sit under my bed, gathering dust.&nbsp; I take some with me to give to the children when I see them anyways, I would rather it all just be given away.&nbsp; And it's not like I will starve if I give the gold back.&nbsp; Cecil is the one who spends some of his gold on me, for gifts, like the dolls when I was younger, or even the music box that I have now, even the kitten.&nbsp; We hunt for our food, so we never go hungry."&nbsp; She gave him a small smile.&nbsp; "You know, when we first started this, he would let me keep the dress, but not the jewelry they put on me.&nbsp; The first time I tried to keep it, well, let's just say I never want to make him that angry again.&nbsp; After that, we came to an agreement, I was allowed the jewelry and then later on, a small part of the gold was added to that.&nbsp; Like one third of the gold.&nbsp; It just sits there, so I really wouldn't mind to part with it if I knew it was going to help someone out."<br><br>She sighed softly, "I know what it's like to go hungry and to be poor.&nbsp; So please take it."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>13-07-2013, 10:21:48</strong>
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				Cecil moved his hands down along where he was touching her, moving with her as he looked at Melody while he moved right along with her. "That's right, she got herself into the trouble she found herself. It was all her fault and what would happen after they realized what the wily maiden had done." He smiled while breathing hard from trying to make Melody feel good. "I don't know, it's not something that I've personally experienced. It's not like I ever thought I'd even have sex with a human, at least until there was you."<br><br>****<br><br>Brandon stood behind her again, having gotten up sometime and returned to massaging her shoulders. He had already said how he felt about what she offered so he wasn't going to repeat himself, at least not that much. "I said I would refuse and I'm sticking with that. As I said, it's not any different then what I do towards collecting taxes. Sometimes, things like this happen but as I said, you can give some of it back if you insist but by giving it to places that can do better things with some of the coins. There are people that swindle others into giving them money even if they don't need it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>13-07-2013, 20:34:18</strong>
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				He was definitely succeeding in making her feel good and she moaned with each thrust.&nbsp; "Well," she moaned out.&nbsp; "Unfortunately, we may have to wait to find out."&nbsp; She pouted a bit on this, but she was so close to her orgasm.&nbsp; "And what about the maiden sacrifices before me?" she asked him.&nbsp; "Though, did you even do that before me because I don't remember you bringing any sacrifices home."<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She sighed softly and leaned into his massages, they felt so nice.&nbsp; She frowned when he said he still wasn't accepting it.&nbsp; "Fine then," she said.&nbsp; "I'll just give some back."&nbsp; She still planned on giving every coin she had back.&nbsp; "And you can give it to the places you think will need it the most," she said.&nbsp; She looked up at him and smiled softly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>14-07-2013, 04:04:53</strong>
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				"You will have to wait to find out, it'll be good for you and it'll keep you in suspense." Cecil grinned at her while he moved so they were laying together, twined around each others bodies once he helped her have her orgasm. He kissed at her neck, moving along the sides of her neck and along the middle of her throat or just below it. "No," he said, surprised at her question. "I wasn't interested in having sacrifices or eating virgins, at least I haven't in many years. I did when I was a kitling or a young dragon but that was decades ago. These old bones and teeth don't enjoy the taste of virgin meat stuck in my teeth any more."<br><br>Over the next week or so Cecil helped her with the act they were putting on for the residents of the town. He decided that the knife throwing wasn't something that was interesting after all and instead he helped her with the duels that he wanted her to lead, so he kept with his role as her guard and helped fight her when they had an audience. Most of the duel was scripted and had a lot of flourish to the attacks but sometimes they got deeper into what they were doing and then the duels turned into bouts that turned the two of them against each other even if it was still for show. The coins, and other items, that they were given as pay soon became part of the two chests that was kept in the wagon, one for each of them.<br><br>At last it was time to return to the cavern and Cecil was a bit more at ease once he managed to shift back to his dragon form, at least until the fight about the rug started.<br><br>****<br><br>Brandon nodded from behind her, his fingers still working at her neck and shoulders. "That sounds like a good agreement." He wanted to ease her tension a bit since he could feel how tight she was. Could it be from the fight with her guardian? Or worry about the kitten or what might she might be hearing from the same animal? Or other things that was causing her to be so knotted? Brandon wasn't sure but he didn't think he should ask. "I see that you're liking the massage..."<br><br>Finally he had nothing more to talk about and he had spent a hour or two at the cottage. Brandon heaved a sigh before he stated, "I need to return to my manor. This was supposed to be a quick ride and everyone back at the manor is probably wondering where I am."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>14-07-2013, 04:27:02</strong>
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				As he spoke, she came and shuddered against him as she did so.&nbsp; She slumped against him when it was over and cuddled into him when he laid them down.&nbsp; Her eyes were closed and she moaned a bit more as he kissed her neck and throat and she smiled a bit at his question.&nbsp; "So..." she said.&nbsp; "I guess you softened with age."&nbsp; It was a mere jest, not meant to insult him or upset him.&nbsp; She started to kiss him back before she just laid there and went to sleep.<br><br>Melody was thankful when the knife throwing act was cancelled, really not looking forward to that.&nbsp; What she was looking forward to though, were the duels and she was the winner of almost all of them.&nbsp; The crowd was stunned to see a woman fighting and winning and she wasn't for sure, but she thought she saw some of the women in the crowd looking envious.&nbsp; When each show ended, she would smile and bow, saying, "And for those of you interested, I would be happy to give lessens in sword fighting.&nbsp; As long as you are a woman."&nbsp; And with that, her show would be over.<br><br>She did go back to the fortune teller once more before they headed back home, to try and get more information about her parents, though she didn't learn much more except some personal things about her mother that made her happy to learn.&nbsp; Like, how her mother loved roses and how she baked too, which was mainly how they made their money, their singing just brought in extra money so they had a comfortable life.&nbsp; That just made her wonder even more about what happened to her parents, but the fortune teller would say nothing about that.&nbsp; She paid her with some of the gold she had earned and the rest would be joined with her other gold at the cavern.<br><br>Finally they were home, and she was happy, until their fight about the rug happened.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She leaned into the massage a bit more, the tightness probably from all the practicing she had been doing among other things.&nbsp; When he mentioned how she was enjoying it, she blushed and sat up some.&nbsp; "And I thank you for it," she said.&nbsp; "But...I think for now, that's enough."&nbsp; It amazed her how she could be so at ease with him, how she could just drop her guard.<br><br>She chuckled a bit at him and said, "They probably think you were eaten by a dragon.&nbsp; You were riding past his lair after all."&nbsp; She smirked at him and said, "Come by tomorrow, I'll have the gold here for you to take back."&nbsp; She then got up to see him on the way.&nbsp; "And do be careful with your horse around mud holes," she said.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>14-07-2013, 10:10:33</strong>
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				"Time does do that, at least to my kind. It's better to have a nice deer instead of some scrawny young human that is more stringy. We even gave up on explaining that to the kitlings, they don't listen until they are into the sixth or more decade."<br><br>Cecil watched from where he was standing near her, hearing what she said and being proud of her even as he kept his silence, as he was supposed to be doing since that was how he was acting and the role he took. Even when she went to the wagon of the seer, he sat outside and waited, watching who was walking nearby, other acts, or things that caught his interest. Mostly that was Shea since he saw her a lot of the time, standing away and watching the two of them. However, he never really acted on that since he knew she was probably there because of the pest, or her own curiosity.<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon stepped back, standing near the door to the cottage even as he turned to look back at her before he laughed softly. "They might at that and I will return tomorrow." With that said, he stepped outside and glanced again over at her and than at the stallion. "Thank you for the warning." As he climbed back into the saddle, he leaned over to the horse and whispered into his ear, "If you behave, I'll give you a treat when we return."<br><br>He had only rode off and been gone a bit when a small figure scooted out of the treeline and started to run towards Melody before skidding to a stop. With a rush, the girl spewed out, "Can you teach me to use a blade? I heard what you said to everyone at the faire and I want to learn! Please?" Slowly Shea managed to stop talking so fast even as she shuffled from foot to foot in excitement and nervousness.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>14-07-2013, 19:25:01</strong>
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				"So," she said.&nbsp; "That could be why you didn't eat me," she chuckled.&nbsp; "You didn't want to deal with picking me out of your teeth."&nbsp; She snuggled into him a bit more and closed her eyes, going to sleep.&nbsp; "Goodnight Cecil," she said softly, yawning a bit.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She smiled at him and nodded, heading towards the door herself to watch him leave.&nbsp; She waved goodbye to him and said, "Do be careful."&nbsp; When he was gone, she was startled when she saw Shae, the little spy girl rushing up to her.&nbsp; "You...want to learn to use a blade?" she asked.&nbsp; "Very well then, come with me."&nbsp; She then went out into the forest a bit and grabbed two long and thick sturdy sticks to use as blades.&nbsp; She of course, still had Bloodbringer with her, but she wasn't going to use that on the poor girl.&nbsp; "I'm not going to go easy," she said.&nbsp; "I certainly hadn't had it easy," she muttered a bit, but she wasn't complaining really.&nbsp; She wouldn't be as good as she was if he had gone easy on her.<br><br>"Now, for your first lesson," she said.&nbsp; "I want you to hit me with your stick."&nbsp; So she stood there, acting defenseless and as if she actually was going to let her hit her with the stick.&nbsp; But as she came at her, she blocked it off easily, sending the stick flying.&nbsp; She would do this, over and over, telling her what she can improve and what she was doing wrong.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>14-07-2013, 23:53:05</strong>
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				Shea bobbed her head up and down, making her short brown hair bounce with her since she was forced to keep it cut short as a page/messenger. She clapped when she heard that Lady Melody agreed even if she was still a bit scared of the woman. How could she not be? She knew that the woman lived with a scary creature and she could cut her down with ease. She almost drew the dagger that she had taken from the armory without anyone knowing she had but before she could, she was lead to a clear area near the cottage and given a stick. Shea whisked it through the air a few times until she tried to hit Lady Melody.<br><br>At first her attacks were pretty bad, pretending to fight like she's seen in books or heard from stories but then she calmed down some and tried harder and harder. Each time that the stick was taken from her, having it knocked from her hand, Shea grew frustrated and then exhausted. This was harder than she thought it would be! Lady Melody, and the dragon, made it look so easy! She listened to what she was being told while she worked at learning all the moves until the quivering in her limps became to much and Shea slumped to the ground and panted since she felt like she had been beaten.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>15-07-2013, 00:10:55</strong>
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				Melody kept her at it, very impressed that the girl didn't give up and actually tried harder and harder.&nbsp; It was all fruitless though, as she kept getting her "blade" thrown from her hand.&nbsp; Finally, the girl dropped from exhaustion and Melody dropped her stick and walked over to the girl, holding her hand out to her to help her up.&nbsp; "Very good for your first time," she praised smiling.&nbsp; She helped the girl up and walked her into the cottage, sitting her down in the chair.&nbsp; She grabbed her a cup of water, like she had Brandon and offered it to her.&nbsp; "Drink," she said.&nbsp; "And I would offer you something to eat, but I don't have anything right now, I am sorry."&nbsp; After a few moments, Melody spoke up again.&nbsp; "So, are you wanting to continue to learn to use a blade?&nbsp; The lessons will be free, but when we actually start using blades you will need to provide your own.&nbsp; And that dagger will not cut it," she smiled.&nbsp; "Does Brandon know you are here?" she asked.&nbsp; "I know you work for him."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>15-07-2013, 10:15:05</strong>
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				"Do you think so? I thought I was pretty bad but you did teach me some things so far." Shea dragged her feet walking into the cottage and practically collapsed into the chair before she chugged down the water. "That's alright, I'll get something from Cook." She paused, letting her head rest on the table by placing her chin on the wood. "I'd like to, yes." She flushed bright red at the comment about the dagger, knowing that no one knew she took it and then being asked about if Lord Brandon knew about what she had been up to. "I... He... I'm not..." Taking a breath, her words rushed out again. "He doesn't and I don't know if I can get a sword because I stole this from the armory."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>15-07-2013, 22:20:01</strong>
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				She smiled softly at the girl.&nbsp; "Trust me, you did about as well as I did when I first started, maybe a bit better," she encouraged.&nbsp; "In fact, if it makes you feel better, I myself still train and am learning knew moves and sometimes I fail at them.&nbsp; In fact, the moves I displayed at the faire, I had spent the previous week learning it and I still messed up on it during the show, but I didn't make it noticeable."&nbsp; She nodded at the mention of getting something from cook and smiled broadly when she said she would like to continue.&nbsp; "Great," she said.&nbsp; "Your lesson will be tomorrow.&nbsp; Just come by here and if I'm not here, then come by the cavern."&nbsp; She nodded when she explained herself and said, "Would you like me to ask Brandon for you?&nbsp; I think he will get suspicious if you are missing every day and he does come by here every so often.&nbsp; Though, if you don't want me too, I won't and as for the sword...well, we'll worry about that some other time."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>16-07-2013, 04:37:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Even though it felt like her body was screaming from the aches and pains, Shea practically bounced in the chair that she was sitting in. This was a lot more fun than standing still, waiting for someone to notice her or to send her somewhere. Sometimes being a page was a pain since it was her duty to stand in place for hours. "Uh... that might be better... since he'll want to know why I'm not at my post. I can say something to him... maybe... if I have the courage to do that..." Her words were still coming out in a rush while she wasn't sure if it was a good idea about even mentioning this to Lord Brandon. "I... it will... Yea."<br><br>*****<br><br>Unbeknownst to either of them that were in the cottage, they were being watched from the forest. Hunkering down among the foliage was another dragon that had made himself smaller so he wasn't as noticeable. He had been watching the cottage all day, seeing the human that arrived earlier and now the girl. For now he was biding his time, making plans and learning about the "daughter" that Cecil had taken to raising. His green and brown scales fit among the leaves perfectly, adding to the camo that he was using to hide himself. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>16-07-2013, 09:07:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled softly at the girl and said, "Okay, I shall ask him for you."&nbsp; After a few moments more, she saw how late it was getting.&nbsp; "I know you must be tired," she said.&nbsp; "But...unfortunately, it is getting rather late and I need to head back to the cave."&nbsp; She really did hate sending the girl off on her own.&nbsp; "That and it is very dangerous walking in these woods, especially at night."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>16-07-2013, 20:10:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She was still riding high from the excitement at being taught to use a sword but at the same time she worried about what her Lord would say. Shea glanced out the windows also, realizing that most of the afternoon had passed and it was getting late, as was mentioned. "Right. That's true and I should get back to the Manor. Tomorrow then, when I can get away?" Scooting the chair back, Shea stood on shaky tired legs and headed off even if her steps were slow since she was still feeling like she had been beaten.<br><br>*****<br><br>He watched the human child leave next and at first the thought of taking her crossed his mind but than he discounted that idea. He might still be younger than Cecil but it would cause to much of a scene if that child went missing, plus give her a year or two and she would be good eats. With that thought over with, Cenerial kept to the place that he was hiding and waited to see what would happen next.<br><br>*****<br><br>Slowly Cecil's large eyes opened and than he realized that the cavern was filled with silence. It was a little nice but it also made him start to worry. Than the memories of the fight came back and his worry increased. Where was the kitling? With a stretch that shook his body and helped him flex his wings, he crawled down the large pile of metal, coins, and other items before taking a running leap out of the cavern and spreading his wings. He figured he could glide over her house, the pest's manor, and other places to try to find her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>16-07-2013, 22:19:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Wait Shae," she said.&nbsp; "Maybe I should talk to Brandon first and try to get his permission before you come back.&nbsp; I don't want you getting into trouble and it won't help if you keep disappearing.&nbsp; It will more than likely make him say no.&nbsp; So, I'll talk to him first and then we'll make a scheduled time for you to be down at the cave, alright?" she asked him.&nbsp; She watched as the girl ran off and she did truly hope she wouldn't get into too much trouble.&nbsp; She sighed, it was now time for her to return back to the cave, no doubt Cecil would be worried about her.&nbsp; She had had enough time to calm down and realize she was in the wrong and she would go and apologize to him.&nbsp; She walked out of the cottage, not knowing she was being watched by another dragon and made her way back to the cavern to find it empty.&nbsp; No doubt Cecil was out looking for her.&nbsp; She sighed softly and sat down at the foot of his "mountain" of gold and brushed Fluffy's fur.<br><br>"Don't tell Cecil that I stopped you from attacking Brandon," she said.&nbsp; "Or I will be very mad at you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>17-07-2013, 19:30:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded, that sounded like good advice and she would stick to that agreement. Plus she knew she might be in trouble for having taken the dagger but she had a plan to sneak it back into the armory without being seen, much like she had done when she took it. Soon enough she was on her way back to the Manor and her plan was even easier since most of the staff were not paying attention to her because they were still fussing over Lord Brandon since he had finally rode in and they saw that he was covered head to toe with mud. As Shea heard the gossip about how his prized stallion kept throwing him into each puddle they passed, Shea tried to hold in her giggles while she sneaked back into the armory and put the dagger back. Perfect distraction, the events with Lord Brandon were. Plus the shadow of the dragon's body over head caused everyone to look upwards, worried that he might roar over head again or do something that none of them could stop.<br><br>*****<br><br>Cecil flew over the manor, her cottage, and around the village before he started to glide back towards the cavern. It was there, when he was almost inside but still a bit away, that he saw her enter. With a push to pick up his speed, he silently glided inside and took a few steps to still himself before he would collide with his mound. At the same time he took his steps he started to shift back into a half human half dragon form since that way he could still gather some energy from the metal even if it was a lesser amount.<br><br>"Kitling!" he said, taking her into his arms. "I should have not been so strict about the rug, this is also your home and you should be able to add some things that make you happy."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>17-07-2013, 22:44:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She was worried about getting into trouble when Cecil came home, but she had told him where she was going, but she didn't see him as she had trekked back to the cavern.&nbsp; Fluffy did nothing but try and comfort her and she sighed softly, snuggling up to the cat.&nbsp; Finally, Cecil came home and she bit her lip as she waited for him to probably punish her from running off.&nbsp; Instead, he did something that surprised her, he took her in his arms and apologized.&nbsp; She cuddled up to him and shook her head.&nbsp; "You were right though," she said.&nbsp; "This is your room and I really have no say in what gets put in here.&nbsp; That's why I have my room and even my own house," she said.&nbsp; "I'm sorry for not listening and running off," she told him, even looking ashamed of herself.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>17-07-2013, 23:40:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil made his usual humph sound, hearing her words after he apologized which was something he hasn't done in decades or centuries or ever, actually. "I suppose but this is also your home and I shouldn't have been so grumpy. You know that's how I am though." He let the matter drop, if she wanted it to. "So tell me, what have you been doing while you were away?"<br><br>*****<br><br>A curse on Travelers, was what Cenerial thought when he realized that his some odd descended ancestor was out looking for the human whelp that was part of Cecil's life now and that whelp had gotten away from him. With a huff, he burned the brush and the trees around him with a controlled blast of flame that left a clearing in the otherwise thriving forest. When he had his temper under control after that, he stomped his way through the rest of the forest until he was far enough away that he could take wing once he shifted into his larger dragon shape.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>17-07-2013, 23:59:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She let the matter drop too and said, "I know."&nbsp; She sighed softly and held onto him a bit more.&nbsp; "Shae came by," she said.&nbsp; "Wanting to learn how to use a blade and I gave her her first lesson.&nbsp; She has a spirit about her," she said.&nbsp; "She wasn't discouraged after the first lesson and I started out the way you started out with me."&nbsp; She gave him a smile.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>19-07-2013, 05:22:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"She is huh? At least one of them listened to your offer and decided to take you up on it." Cecil stepped back, looking up at her even as he kept his hands on her arms after the long hug. "Is that all you did today?" he asked next, generally curious and not in a way that implied he was prying. "And what shall we do for the rest of the eve?"<br><br>(Sorry for the delay in posting. Today was a mess, we got a localized storm burst and it tossed trees all over the place. It took down 100 trees along one street a few streets over and four in my backyard. Never seen wind in NY that was strong enough to toss a tree 30 feet. So, needless to say I'm a bit rattled and tomorrow the clean up crew will be here probably all day.)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>19-07-2013, 05:32:28</strong>
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				((Oh my God, well I'm glad your okay, but yeah, that would have me rattled too.&nbsp; We've had storms but thankfully the trees stayed in the ground.))<br><br>She nodded, at that and said, "Yeah, at least someone did.&nbsp; The others may be too afraid to though."&nbsp; Considering the world they lived in, it wasn't out of the realm of possibility.&nbsp; She debated against telling him about Brandon, not really sure what he would do about that, since he didn't really like him.&nbsp; In the end, she decided to ignore that question and move to the next one.&nbsp; "I don't know," she said shrugging.&nbsp; "We could play a game of some sort."&nbsp; Though she didn't know about that either.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-07-2013, 21:04:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'd give them time, they only heard your announcement only a week or a few days during that week. At least Shea is interested..." He figured that neither of those was much of a comfort but when change happened, it did take some time. "Don't give up, they'll start to understand if you keep at them. Maybe you can even get the pest to help out, having him come to the village and talk with the woman and explain that their Lord wants them to try to learn this." He grinned before he laughed. "That would be entertaining, at least to me, to watch. The pest trying to get the woman to learn something that he probably isn't even sure he thinks is a good idea. Plus it will give you a chance to try to convince him to let Shea work with you further."<br><br>After a bit he stepped away from her, giving him space to transform again since he craved some more absorption of the metal around him but it did give Fluffy, at least, a game to play which was chase the tail of the dragon. He reached over, carefully, and plucked Melody off her feet and placed her on his back. "Go ahead," he rumbled, "chase your pet up and down my spine or hide beneath my chest. Enjoy yourself."<br><br>Even later he finally fell into slumber again once he was sure that she was safe and was the kittenling.&nbsp; He blinked his eyes open after some hours of rest, knowing he was almost filled with the power that he drained during the time he was in human form but he could gathering more. "Kitling, why don't you spend some time with yourself again. Go explore or ride or hunt or whatever, you're strong enough and skilled enough to protect yourself."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>20-07-2013, 21:46:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled a bit at him. "Well, I'm not worried about it.&nbsp; But it would give me something to do around here," she teased.&nbsp; "And I don't want to force them, but getting Brandon to go and reinforce the idea that I'm willing to teach them would help, as long as he doesn't make it sound like they have to come.&nbsp; And I did promise her I would ask Brandon for her because she snuck out to come and get the lesson.&nbsp; I like her, she's dedicated and takes this seriously."&nbsp; <br><br>She watched as he transformed into his dragon self and Fluffy immediately went to go and pounce at his tail.&nbsp; Melody gasped a bit, not expected to be picked up and then placed on his back and she smiled a bit.&nbsp; "I think she can entertain herself," she smiled.&nbsp; She did move off of him to hide under his chest like she said she could and snuggled up to him.&nbsp; Fluffy continued to bat at his tail until she got bored of that and climbed up to where she was laying on the top of his head and curled up, falling asleep, just like Melody was.<br><br>She woke up when he started to speak and she felt the rumbling in his chest as he did so.&nbsp; She yawned and rubbed her eyes and perked up when she heard she was allowed to go and explore.&nbsp; "I won't go far," she promised, before kissing what could pass as a cheek on his draconic head.&nbsp; She grabbed her sword and her bow and arrows, just in case she could find something to bring back to eat, and set off, heading out into the woods.&nbsp; It was hot out, so she thought the perfect thing for today would be to go swimming and there was a lake, not too far off, but it was still some distance to get to, that she could go swimming in.<br><br>As she walked, she listened to the peacefulness of the forest and the sounds of the animals.&nbsp; She felt at peace and sighed softly.&nbsp; She watched carefully for any signs of deer or rabbit while she was walking, carefully and silently, and she saw a rabbit not too far from where she was.&nbsp; She grabbed her bow and arrow as silently as possible, drew back, the rabbit caught sight of her, but before it had a chance to run off, she shot it dead.&nbsp; She collected it and headed on towards the lake once more, not finding anything else to kill.&nbsp; Once there, she placed her weapons down on the ground, as well as the rabbit and started to strip her clothes away, laying them down on the ground, not wanting them to get wet.&nbsp; Once she was naked, she eased into the frigid water, enjoying the contrast to the hot day.&nbsp; She ducked under the water and resurfaced, swimming, but not getting too far away from the shore in case she needed her weapons again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>21-07-2013, 14:26:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				This time his humph sound was a little louder and longer, hearing that she wasn't going to be too proactive about her idea. He thought it was a very good idea but it was her choice on how much she wanted to work on how to get the humans to understand what she was offering. "It would at that," he chuckled, "plus it would be amusing to see the pest in such a situation. I do give that girl some respect, coming here and actually showing up after she sneaked out of the manor."<br><br>Cecil let them play, enjoying it himself even if he pretended to be all stoggy and stubborn about not actually doing so. At least their play wasn't as rough and destructive as real kitlings since they tended to try to bite, claw, and eat those that they were playing with. At last he settled into his own sleep until the morning.<br><br>He let out a small puff of air at her, feeling her kiss and kissing her back with the smoke so that it barely touched her before he settled again. She would be fine, he figured.<br><br>*****<br><br>Cel hunkered down near the cavern but pretty far away from it so that the sent of his scales wouldn't blow inside. He was lightly dozing in a another animal shape when he saw the kitling leave the cavern and start to hunt. For a bit he pretended to be a squirrel, keeping watch over her from tree to tree as he moved along their branches. When he saw her stop and start to move towards the pool he climbed out on a limb and silently watched her through his beady animal eyes. He took a leap off the branch when she was in the water for a bit, drawing on his power as he leaped so that he changed in mid air, trying to scoop her from the water during the change so he could fly off with her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-07-2013, 20:11:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She chuckled when she heard him humph and said, "I know I know."&nbsp; She sighed and said, "Maybe they'd be more willing to go if I would have the lessons in the town instead of out here," she said.&nbsp; "So I guess I'll just have my lessons there."<br><br>She smiled when he puffed the smoke at her and patted him a couple of times before leaving.&nbsp; The kitten however, was not wanting to leave him alone so easily.&nbsp; She was up and saw Melody leaving, but it was her usual time to be groomed, so she pushed the brush over to Cecil and meowed at him, telling him what he wanted.&nbsp; "Please," she added.<br><br><div align="center">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><br>Melody was now floating on her back, her eyes closed, when she heard something jump of a branch.&nbsp; The moment she opened her eyes, she saw a dragon, that wasn't Cecil, and she was being lifted up.&nbsp; "PUT ME DOWN!" she shouted, punching at his talons the best she could, it was fruitless though and she tried to wriggle her way out, but then stopped once she saw how high up they were.&nbsp; "HEY!" she shouted again.&nbsp; "I'M TALKING TO YOU YOU OVER SIZED BIRD!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>21-07-2013, 21:48:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's possible, and even more so if you get the pest involved to convince them."<br><br>After she left, he looked down at the furry feline, curling part of his lips at her before lowering his head further so he was peering down at her. Finally he gave in, seeing her wide eyes staring at him and hearing her cries and words. He didn't change fully and instead went with his half dragon and half human form so he could still gather some power from the metals even as he started to groom her. In a way it was a lot like he used to do with kitling when she begged to have her hair brushed.<br><br>He realized that she never returned when he opened his eyes again and saw that the day had passed. With a lunge, Cecil took flight and spiraled around the cavern in ever widened circles until he spotted something from the air. With a roar, he dived towards the pile of clothing and her weapons, landing next to them before another large bellow of rage burst from him. What had happened? When he got himself under control, he could smell the dry smell of scales. Another dragon.... Who? Quickly he thought about those that were close and there could only be one. <br><br>Cecil hovered over the lake, letting out a challenge call, waiting for it to be answered.<br><br>*****<br><br>"No," Cel stated, turning to look at her from the side and snapping at her without actually hitting his claw or her. "Be quiet," he added, hearing her screeching at him even if it sounded like a buzzing sound. He squeezed his claw a little, showing he was serious but not trying to hurt her, at least not much even as he made his hold on her uncomfortable by taking away a bit more of the space where she was trapped. After that he had nothing further to say to her until he started to dive down towards a lake that was different than the one she was swimming inside of. With a splash, he dove into the water and glided through it quickly so she didn't drown. When he reached his own cavern under the water, he surfaced into a space that was filled with air, at least above the water.<br><br>At the same time he released his hold on her before his head lowered to stare at her until he spoke. "Insect, your my prisoner until I decide what to do with you. I'll let you go if you agree to my bargain."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/fa/Cel.jpg)</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-07-2013, 22:06:09</strong>
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				Fluffy just continued to look pitiful and beg until he finally decided to brush her.&nbsp; She laid there and purred as the brush ran through her fur.<br><br>As the day passed on, Fluffy was also getting worried about Melody because she should have been back by now.<br><br><div align="center">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><br>She whimpered a bit as he snapped at her, knowing full well that, unlike Cecil, he wouldn’t hesitate to eat her.&nbsp; That’s probably what he wanted and that terrified her.&nbsp; If only she had her sword, but…she wasn’t good enough to fight a dragon and win yet.&nbsp; Not to mention it was impossible when they were in their dragon form.<br><br>His claw squeezed around her after he told her to be quiet and she groaned a bit, but didn’t say much else.&nbsp; When she saw another lake, and that they were headed right towards it, she held her breath just as they went under.&nbsp; He was going to drown her first!&nbsp; But no, he didn’t, as soon as she was running out of air, he surfaced inside a cavern and released her.&nbsp; She coughed and sputtered before her breathing got back to normal again and that’s when she realized she was naked.&nbsp; She covered herself up to the best of her ability and demanded, “What bargain?”<br><br>It was obviously going to be something she would have a hard time accepting, especially since he was going to let her go if she did it.&nbsp; She just glared at him and backed up as far as she could from him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-07-2013, 02:18:51</strong>
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				Cel didn't really care about the bargain one way or another, he only decided that he would work out one with her. When he took her he choose to do that because of how she was important to Cecil. Moving around the cavern, a step or two closer to her since she had backed up, he lowered his head towards her until his nose was almost pressed against her and his eyes were close enough that he had to turn them inwards a little to look at her.<br><br>"The bargain, right. I'll let you go if you agree to..." he paused, trying to think of something that might be something he'd want from her. At last it hit him, what she might agree too. "Board ships for me and sink them so I can take their metals for my hoard."<br><br>He had just managed to get that idea out in the open when he heard and felt her "guardians'" roar of challenge vibrate through the water and into the coral walls of his cavern. "Your guardian is outside and he sounds angry."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-07-2013, 02:32:23</strong>
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				She wanted to back up a little more when he had gotten closer to her, but she couldn't, she was against the wall.&nbsp; She closed her eyes and whimpered a bit as she felt his nose press into her a bit and then she heard his bargain.&nbsp; "How am I supposed to do that?" she asked.&nbsp; "I know nothing about ships and even less about how to sink them."&nbsp; She grew relieved when she heard his comment about Cecil coming for her.&nbsp; "As he should be," she said.&nbsp; "Now go fight him so I can go back home," she said.&nbsp; She backed into a corner and sat down, hugging her knees to her chest and covering up everything that way.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-07-2013, 22:11:30</strong>
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				"That's not my problem, it's yours. You're supposed to be so smart and you live with one of the eldest of my kind, so it should be easy for you to work out some way to get me what I want." Cel pulled his head back just a little, allowing him to at least look at her without crossing his eyes towards his snout. "He can wait up there until I deem it's time to answer him." Cel snorted at her, releasing a spray of slightly warm water from his chest since he was different the Cecil, having the power to control water instead of smoke and flames.<br><br>He reached over with one small talon and poked it gently, for a dragon, at her arms that were folded before her. "Have you ever wondered what might be under the waves? I can show you some wonders that exist down here, if you agree to the bargain."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-07-2013, 22:21:21</strong>
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				Maybe she could just accept the bargain and then try and escape without even doing it, but then Cecil would be ready for a challenge as soon as they left.&nbsp; So, she did agree with him, for her being smart, she was already planning an escape.&nbsp; She snapped out of her thoughts when she felt warm water hit her and she gasped a bit, not having expected it and huffed a bit as he poked her arm and she looked up at him, glaring a bit.&nbsp; "And drown?" she asked.&nbsp; "I think not.&nbsp; But I will agree to the Bargain, only if you go and retrieve my clothes this instant," she demanded of him, not caring about the fact he could eat her up.&nbsp; In fact, she knew he wouldn't since he wanted something from her and this caused her to smirk at him.&nbsp; She just hoped he would run into Cecil on the way there to the lake and then the challenge would begin.&nbsp; Of course, Cecil would win, in that she had full confidence.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>24-07-2013, 07:16:36</strong>
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				He lifted his top lip into a smirk, why would he bring her here and then just let her drown while agreeing to his end of the bargain. Maybe she wasn't as smart as he thought she might be, for an insect, as he thought of humans. "No," he stated, not even aware of her being naked until she made mention of that she was, it never crossed his mind to even think about that since he had no interest in her beyond annoying Cecil or as a way to get what he wanted. He snorted a second round of water over her way and this time it was clear that he was laughing about what he did since it amused him, plus added to how bedraggled she looked already since she was still dripping wet.<br><br>"I could do one better though, so you won't drown. Give you gills, change your lungs so they can breath in water, and a fish tail." Although that kind of ruined one of the places he was going to show her since he planned on showing her the city of the mermen and merwomen.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>24-07-2013, 07:26:42</strong>
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				She glared a bit when he told her no, that he wouldn't get her clothes and she snarled a bit.&nbsp; Gills?&nbsp; Change her lungs?&nbsp; Fish tail?&nbsp; Like a mermaid?&nbsp; She had read about them in one of the books Cecil had gotten for her and taught her to read.&nbsp; It did sound tempting, especially if what he was implying meant mermaids were real.&nbsp; "Fine," she said.&nbsp; "I'll agree to your bargain," she said.&nbsp; She would have to figure out a way to sink those ships though and hopefully she wouldn't kill any of the people on board.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-07-2013, 00:26:18</strong>
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				Cel continued to ignore the vibrations of the roars that he could feel through the coral. He was safe down here since he knew that the fire based dragon couldn't get to the cave under the water without weakening himself so if they had to fight it would be when Cel deemed it was time to actually leave the lake that he had claimed for his own. For now he waited to see what the insect before him would decide but he thought he was offering her something that might be interesting to experience because not many humans were ever offered what he was willing to give to her. <br><br>At last he pulled his head back even a little further, hearing her still trying to weasel out of what he was offering until she gave in. Originally he thought about giving her the gills, changing her lungs, and legs into a tail but then he remembered something that would work better, or so he thought. He had no idea that she had been gifted already with the ability to talk with animals so he didn't know that she had that power and it would help with what he was about to do. With another touch of his talon, Cel pushed some power over her, drawing on his water magic so that a skin of fur started to form around her body, giving her the power to wear the skin and while doing so she could turn into a seal or if she stepped out of the skin, she would return to being human.<br><br>Plus he figured that maybe he'd give her that boon since she had agreed to the bargain and maybe she could use the new found power to accomplish that in some way.<br><br>"Just stay away from the sirens, they are enemies of selkies and the mermen/merwomen," he said next, knowing she could leave now if she choose too.<br><br>What he turned her into, a Selkie: <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/5b/Selkie.jpg)</div></div>Siren: <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/27/SirenKuje.jpg)</div></div><br>(I got a few other underwater pics but didn't post them yet since I'm not sure what she might do now. :))<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-07-2013, 03:50:44</strong>
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				((I know a tiny bit about Selkies but not much lol ^_^))<br><br>She looked at the fur that formed around her body that also caused her body to transform&nbsp; "What's this?" she asked him.&nbsp; When he explained, she put his theory to the test and took off the fur, she became human again.&nbsp; She put the fur back on and she transformed back into that of Selkie.&nbsp; She got up then, heading over towards the water, and asking, "What if I don't sink the ships?"&nbsp; She wasn't threatening not to, only asking.&nbsp; When she got her answer, she dove into the water, holding her breath at first.&nbsp; She continued to hold onto her breath as she swam, but soon, she had to breath and she feared drowning, despite being reassured she could now breathe underwater.&nbsp; When she opened her mouth to breath though, she was shocked by the fact she could.&nbsp; It was surreal and she looked at everything around her, laughing as she swam up to the surface.&nbsp; When she finally made it, she took off the fur coat and held onto it as she went to go look for Cecil.&nbsp; "CECIL!" she shouted out.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-07-2013, 06:03:46</strong>
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				It looked odd for a dragon to shrug but Cel managed to do it, raising his front joints up and than back down. "I guess it doesn't matter if you do or don't after you've been given my gift."<br><br>Cecil hovered over part of the lake, causing the water to ripple or spread out in white capped waves. He turned to look at the spot where he heard her call from, smoke puffing out of his nostrils in a steady amount since he was livid and not even controlling that rage. "Kitling!" he called, his tone deep and even more clear that he was feeling like he wanted to tear apart whatever had taken her. With a flick he lowered his tail so it was close to her, given her something to climb if she choose to.<br><br>(Ah, they're irish/celtic shape shifters. Most of the stories about them have them trapped as humans when their skin is taken. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-07-2013, 06:32:10</strong>
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				((Thanks ^_^))<br><br>She was confused at his words, thinking he was going to make sure she did what she was supposed to, but he was right, she didn't have to.&nbsp; But she did keep her word, she felt conflicted about this.&nbsp; When she called out his name, she heard him roaring and knew just how angry he was.&nbsp; She had never before ever seen him this angry and he frightened her.&nbsp; "Ce...Cecil?"&nbsp; She knew he wasn't angry at her, but...she didn't want to accidentally say or do anything that could turn his anger towards her.&nbsp; She climbed onto his tail, working her way up his back and to his neck where she normally sat, wincing as she did so because she had nearly shredded her hands and knees to pieces as she did so.&nbsp; She was too distracted by everything to pay attention to what she was doing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-07-2013, 21:53:45</strong>
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				Cecil couldn't really answer her further after he called out to her and heard her call back a second time, plus he felt her start to move over his scales. Even that didn't ease his rage though and when he felt that she was settled in place, he slapped his large tail against the water, sending even large waves to move away from the force of his strikes at the water, making spray cover his lower body and sometimes splash up further. With a deep in drawn breath he released the smoke that was puffing out of his nostrils and the fire that burst forth in a long stream was deep blue instead of his usual red or orange. As it covered the top of the water, it steamed with steam that was hot and hissed in front of him even as the smell of some cooked fish or marine life that was near the surface started to fill the air as well.<br><br>Finally, with another roar, his flame ended before he tilted his head a little so he could see that she was still in place. As his wings started to beat stronger, pushing more waves away from them, he moved away from the lake and further into the air. As he flew, heading towards where her clothing and gear had been left, he did ease her wounds by pushing some of his healing into her through her legs and the rest of her that was touching the scales that were right behind his head and neck.<br><br>He settled near the pile of her gear before he turned to stare at her, giving her a look of concern and roaming one of his large eyes over her to see if she was further harmed or harmed at all. He wasn't going to ask what happened, he was kind of sure he knew but if she wanted to volunteer any information, he would try to listen without being filled with rage again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-07-2013, 22:36:55</strong>
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				She thought she had known how angry he could get.&nbsp; She didn't know how wrong she had been.&nbsp; He was scaring her again he was so angry and it didn't help that much that she knew he wasn't angry at her.&nbsp; She of course couldn't help but be taken.&nbsp; She had had no control over it.&nbsp; She felt bad for the fish that had to die when he blew out his flame, but...what surprised her was that it was blue, not orange.&nbsp; She covered her ears up when he roared again and then he was flying off to where her clothes and gear were.&nbsp; She felt a tingling in her legs and hands where he healed her up, just as they landed.&nbsp; She looked him back in the eyes, seeing the concern on his face.&nbsp; "I'm fine," she said.&nbsp; "He didn't hurt me."&nbsp; She carefully got off of him this time and moved over to the lake, thinking that maybe it would be best to show him what that dragon had done to her instead of tell him.&nbsp; She got close to the water and wrapped her fur around her, turning her into a selkie once more.&nbsp; "This is what he did," she said.&nbsp; "He wants me to sink some ships for him, to get their treasure."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>27-07-2013, 07:48:57</strong>
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				Cecil's skin around his mouth turned up into a snarl even as a deep sound came from his chest because of how he still felt about knowing she had been taken and by one of his own kind. It had to be Cel, that made the most sense and that youngling, as Cecil thought of him, would be the one to have the gall to actually do something like what he did.<br><br>"He better not have or his mauling will be worse than what I'm planning."<br><br>He eyed her, seeing what she was showing him and it appeased him a little, knowing that she had been given a gift. Although he wasn't sure how he felt about the agreement that she had been forced into. Finally, when he managed to lower the snarl to a even expression, he settled on his back legs and relaxed a bit.<br><br>"He has gifted you something that is worth a lot. Being able to turn into a seal and explore what is under any body of water." He paused, feeling his fire start to burn again inside of him since it would take a long time for him to truly get over her being taken but he could control himself. At last, not knowing what more to say, his body shifted into a human and he stepped up to her to wrap his arms around her. "I thought that I had lost you," he added, looking into her eyes as he faced her and stared at her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>27-07-2013, 08:03:20</strong>
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				She saw that his anger had lessened some when she showed him what had transpired in the cave.&nbsp; She got out of the water then and started to dress in her clothing once more.&nbsp; She was glad that he was calming down some.&nbsp; She looked at him and was surprised that he was calling this a gift.&nbsp; Why it was surprising though, she didn't know, because she wasn't surprised when it had calmed him down some.&nbsp; She returned his embrace when he changed back into human form and started crying a bit onto his shoulder, something she hadn't done since she was a child.&nbsp; When he pulled back to look in her eyes, he would be able to see the tears.&nbsp; "Why was your flame blue?" she asked.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>27-07-2013, 09:29:58</strong>
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				Cecil's hands pulled her close to him, landing on the small of her back after he watched her dress. He released his hold on her back, at least with one hand, to run his hand along her hair and murmur comforting sounds as he let her cry herself out. He still wanted to maul something, or someone specifically, and that was his way of expressing how he felt instead of what she was doing.<br><br>He dropped his hand back down to where his other one was resting as he stared at her. "It changed because of my rage. I was beyond angry and I pushed all of how I felt into my flames so it caused my fire to change color, burning hotter and with more of a destructive force that could have turned Cel's scales to slag and his flesh to dust."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>27-07-2013, 09:48:57</strong>
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				She was easily comforted by him holding onto her and his hair running over her hair.&nbsp; "Cecil," she said.&nbsp; "I was afraid.&nbsp; Afraid he was going to eat me and..." she bit her lip a bit.&nbsp; "I've never seen you get so angry before"<br><br>((Sorry for this really short post))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>28-07-2013, 09:21:47</strong>
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				What could he say to that, all the times that they quarreled he knew that she was most likely to return but when he found her clothing and weapons left behind and in a pile, and the smell of scales from a dragon, his rage over took him and he wanted to destroy. "He wouldn't dare, I'd hunt him from one end of the world to the other if he choose to eat you," he growled, the thought of that happening bringing back some of his rage. "And I've never been that angry before but when I knew you were taken I erupted, so to speak."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>28-07-2013, 21:05:17</strong>
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				Well, she thought.&nbsp; Erupted was definitely the word for it.&nbsp; She huddled into him and pleaded, "Take me home Cecil."&nbsp; She gathered up her weapons and the rabbit she shot, it was still good for eating, after it was prepared.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>29-07-2013, 05:41:31</strong>
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				Hearing her request, that's what he did. This time though he only shifted halfway, carrying her in his partially scaled arms and clawed hands. The weight wasn't that much that it caused him not to be able to lift off the ground with the wings that grew out of his back. This way she wouldn't be cut up like before and he could continue to keep her pressed against him. Plus when they arrived back at the cavern, which took a bit longer but not much, he didn't have to use as much energy to blend the dragon aspects away, letting him become human again. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>29-07-2013, 06:36:02</strong>
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				She curled into him as he carried her home, feeling safe and secure in his arms.&nbsp; When he transformed into his complete human form, she leaned up to kiss him softly.&nbsp; "Sleep with me," she said.&nbsp; It had been a long day and she was very tired from it, though she was also still soaked, she didn't care that she was getting her bed wet.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>30-07-2013, 01:06:44</strong>
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				Cecil smiled at her, bunching his hands into her dripping hair and returning her kiss with one that claimed her mouth with his own. He heard her utter that short phrase when she had a chance to breath before he carried her with him through the cavern, giving the kittenling a quick growl to show her that everything was fine since she was weaving between their feet, before he had Melody onto the bed. With care, so not to burn her, the coverings, or herself, he let out a bit of hot smoke that was dry and it steamed the water from her and the bed until she was at least dry and so was most, if not all, of the bed.<br><br>"Sleep, kitling. I'm not leaving until you wake." Even as he said that he moved so she was cuddling into his arms and against his side while he draped his hands over her stomach, resting them there below her breasts and above her navel. "No story tonight, you need the rest and I need to recuperate some of the expanded energy that I used again."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>30-07-2013, 06:47:17</strong>
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				She moaned a bit in his mouth, so glad to be home right now.&nbsp; Fluffy was glad to see her home and rubbed herself against her, not caring if she was wet.&nbsp; She followed them to the bedroom and curled up against her as Melody was sat down on the bed.<br><br>Melody lay still as he blew the hot smoke over her and felt his hands on her stomach.&nbsp; She smiled when he said he wasn't going to leave her and scooped the cat up in her arms, rolling over, and curling into Cecil while she held onto Fluffy.&nbsp; She slept through the night, before she finally woke up, yawning and stretching, the cat was already up and chasing a mouse in the main cavern.<br><br>"Cecil?" she asked, looking around for him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>31-07-2013, 00:30:39</strong>
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				Voices, one of them Cecil's, and one of a female that didn't seem familiar, could be heard from the main cavern. They weren't raised or anything like that and they were kind of quiet, allowing Melody to sleep so they didn't wake her. That was until he heard her call and then the conversation that was taking place in his part of their home broke off before he appeared in the entrance to Melody's room.<br><br>"Good morning, kitling. We have a visitor and she might be someone you might want to hear what she has to say. Your reputation has spread and Aerira has heard about you. She seems to think that she might be able to answer your questions about her Travelers, or I should say those that might be related to your parents."<br><br>Aerira as a human: <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/dc/AeriraHuman.jpg)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>31-07-2013, 02:08:54</strong>
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				She looked up at Cecil as he spoke to her and her eyes widened at his words.&nbsp; Truly?&nbsp; There was someone here who could tell her about her parents?&nbsp; She got up and headed to the cavern, seeing the other woman.&nbsp; "You know of my parents?" she asked.&nbsp; "What happened to them?"<br><br>Aerira nodded and smiled softly at the girl.&nbsp; "You're parents were great Travelers, very talented at what their gift was.&nbsp; I'm sure you already know that much?" she asked.<br><br>Melody nodded, remembering what the fortune teller told her.<br><br>Aerira nodded and then said, "I warned your parents to not settle down in one spot.&nbsp; They wouldn't listen, they thought that if they did, you would have a better life.&nbsp; Unfortunately, it wasn't long before they ran into trouble.&nbsp; They had to borrow money to make a life for themselves, but unfortunately that debt couldn't be paid off fast enough.&nbsp; You're parents begged and pleaded for another chance, but when the man asked for you as payment, they refused."<br><br>Melody took all this in, and though it was shocking and troublesome, she still didn't have her answer.&nbsp; "What happened next?" she asked, really needing to know.<br><br>Aerira looked hesitant to say, but..."Are...you sure you want to know?"<br><br>"They were killed weren't they?" she asked, tears coming to her eyes.<br><br>Aerira pitied the poor girl.&nbsp; "Your father was killed, your mother was taken."<br><br>Her tear filled eyes widened at that.&nbsp; Her mother was alive?&nbsp; "Wh...what do you mean?&nbsp; How do you know all this?"<br><br>"Your mother was a beautiful woman," she said.&nbsp; "Desired by many."&nbsp; She didn't want to say too much, she didn't know how much the girl could handle.&nbsp; "He didn't take you, leaving you there in that house, thinking you wouldn't survive on your own.&nbsp; And I know many things, things I shouldn't, things that nobody knows."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>31-07-2013, 20:26:28</strong>
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				Cecil followed kitling back into the larger part of the cavern and placed his hands on her arms, offering his comfort as he stood behind her and gazed over her head at the air dragon that had come to the cavern. Aerira and him have always had a good relationship, unlike the one that Cel and him have but the air dragon was a bit flighty and it hadn't crossed Cecil's mind to seek her out. Plus she tended to wander so he could have searched for her and never managed to find her.<br><br>He was silent as he listened to the exchange until the end. When he heard that her mother was still alive and being held prisoner, or so it sounded like, he made a sound that was usually the sound that was made when his flame was released. Maybe he wasn't over how it felt to know that she had been taken and now he heard that her mother had the same thing happen to her.<br><br>He wasn't surprised that the air dragon knew more than she let on, she has always been the one that could learn things quicker than any of the others of his kind. It helped that she could converse with any creature that breathed in her element, which is how he originally learned the power to communicate with animals, but Aerira's extended further than that. Plus she was the collector of songs, music, and all types of communication. How she hadn't been driven insane with all that she kept inside of her mind he wasn't sure, or maybe she had gone insane but found ways to hide it if she had.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>31-07-2013, 21:35:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Do you know where my mother is?" Melody asked, it was just so much for her to take in.&nbsp; Tears came to her eyes and fell as she learned of her parents.<br><br>Aerira looked at the young girl and said, "Even if I did, I wouldn't advise you to go to her.&nbsp; She is not the same as she once was, a shell of her former self really."&nbsp; She knew how hard it would be for her to hear this, but it must be said.&nbsp; "More than likely, she would not even know you as you are now.&nbsp; The image she holds of you is that small young child."<br><br>"That's enough," Melody said, unable to hold back the tears.&nbsp; "I don't want to hear anymore."&nbsp; She went to her room and sat on her bed, sobbing quietly.&nbsp; She could see her mom again, but...if she didn't recognize her then...she wiped away her tears but they were replaced by even more.&nbsp; She herself didn't even know what her own mother looked like, she wouldn't even be able to tell if it were her or not.<br><br>Aerira sighed and looked softly at Cecil.&nbsp; "Poor child.&nbsp; She is so conflicted.&nbsp; I feel my presence is no longer welcome at this time.&nbsp; I shall return later."&nbsp; She went to leave.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>31-07-2013, 22:22:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil's hold on her arms tightened a little even as he started to move his hands up and down the length of them. He wasn't sure if she was even really aware that he was standing behind her and offering her something to cling too. He didn't even know what to say when he heard the words that was expressed about her mother. What would have happened to her mother to cause a human to become a broken shell of what they were? The death of her husband, and probably her child, might be part of that. But for the past ten or more years Melody's mother has been held prisoner and she might have had things done to her that would break anyone if done long enough.<br><br>He let her go, dropping his hands from her and looking at her back as she went to her room to hide. With a push of his foot, only a small one, he nudged the kittenling. "Go to her, give her some comfort. She's your human after all." With that said, expecting to be obeyed in this at least, he turned back to the air dragon.<br><br>"It might be best if you depart and I'll honor the ritual, so you're payment will arrive when I have it settled."<br><br>There wasn't much else to say to Aerira, they haven't been together in decades and both were content with being friends or at least not enemies. She had her lands and he had his even if the others still didn't understand why he was different then them because he had released all of his Travelers and let the humans mostly run their own settlements except for when he wanted his tribute.<br><br>Softly, Cecil moved until he was standing in the doorway to her room. He wasn't going to go past it unless he was invited, this was hers and he respected her and the boundaries to much to cross them, especially when she was hurting. "Kitling?" was all he said, making it into a question his voice filled with concern, sympathy, and worry.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>31-07-2013, 23:58:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Fluffy didn't have to be told twice, she was even on her way in there when he told her too.&nbsp; She pounced up on the bed and curled up into her, mewling softly and nudging her with her head.&nbsp; Melody smiled a bit and held onto her, stroking her fur and hearing her purr.&nbsp; The fluff ball didn't know what to say to her to make her feel better, so all she did was cuddle with her.<br><br>Aerira nodded and then left.&nbsp; "Till next time," she said as she left.<br><br>Melody looked up when Cecil called to her.&nbsp; Tears were still falling down her cheeks as she held her kitten close.&nbsp; "Cecil," she said through her tears, that were about to start up again.&nbsp; He had been the only parent she had ever known and she really needed his comfort right now.&nbsp; "Even if I find her, she won't be my mother, not really..." she bit her lip and stopped talking as the tears fell.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>01-08-2013, 00:19:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He was glad that the fluffy ball of fur had actually done what he said, even if she probably thought it was more of her idea or at least that's what he thought when he saw that she was curled up with Melody. He stood in the door for a bit longer, only a few moments, after he called out to her. Until she was with him for all these years, he never really knew how to comfort a human. Raising dragon kitlings was a lot different than the emotional experiences that he found out about as he raised Melody from a child to the woman that she has become.<br><br>Moving into the room, he sat on the bed and pulled her to him but in a way that allowed her to keep hold of the kittenling. He rubbed back over her arms again and hummed a deep song that he used to hum to her when she had nightmares when she was first here. It gave him some time to further think about what he heard and what she just said to him. <br><br>"I know you have been wanting to find your parents, and I understand why you do, or at least I think I do. However, with what we know now..." He wasn't sure where he was going with that so he ended what he was trying to say. "All I'm saying, is maybe it's sometimes better to have memories or feelings of what they were like instead of knowing the reality. You are grown and I know I've done the best I could with raising a human but blood calls to blood, at least it seems that way to me among humans. It has to be your choice if you want to seek her out or not but I'll tell you this, I'll be at your side and your guardian if you choose to disregard Aerira's warning."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>01-08-2013, 03:34:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody leaned against him and took comfort in both, him and the cat.&nbsp; She listened to him hum, which always helped her calm down and she wiped the tears away.&nbsp; "You're right," she said.&nbsp; "But...I can barely remember them so I don't know what they were like.&nbsp; I mean, from the way Aerira described them, I get that much, but as for what I personally experienced with them...it's gone.&nbsp; I would like to seek my mother out, very much, take her from that cruel man and avenge my father's death, but...I wouldn't know where to start looking or even if I found her.&nbsp; I have no idea what she looks like."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>01-08-2013, 04:25:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil helped wipe away the tears as well, reaching up to touch them with a finger or two and swipe them away after she had done some herself. He hadn't seen her this weepy in such a long time that it brought back those days and nights when all she did was cry or have the nightmares. At least it wasn't the years when all she did was sulk at him, that was a experience he never wanted to deal with again since he had not been prepared for that because no dragon kitling ever went through such a emotional time that last years!<br><br>What could he saw about knowing that she had lost a lot of her memories and feelings about the events of that night and her parents. There wasn't anything he could say, he felt. "I'm sure Aerira knows where your mother is, the problem is finding the Lady of Air. I say this because she doesn't let her Travelers out of her sight for very long and what she isn't different than any of my kind, what is ours we consider ours." He paused, looking at Melody. "If I have anything to say about your mother's appearance she probably looks like her daughter. Regal, strong, caring, compassionate, and just someone that felt like she could make her way in the world since she left everything behind to be with your father." He didn't add that maybe now all of that might not be what her mother was like any more but at the time that Melody was born and growing up, he thought that her mother was like the kitling.<br><br>"Just tell me and I'll do what I can to help seek our Aerira. Or maybe the pest can help as well."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>01-08-2013, 05:04:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sniffed a bit as she listened to him and smiled a bit.&nbsp; "You think so?" she asked, about her mother's description.&nbsp; Though, there was a thought that kept nagging at her, telling her that that probably wasn't true now, considering what Aerira had to say.&nbsp; She bit her lip a bit when he mentioned Brandon and looked down.&nbsp; "He already said he would help," she told him, not sure what he was going to do with that bit of information.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>01-08-2013, 19:52:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If she is anything like her daughter than yes, I think so. The girl that I let into my home and raised was already someone that was all those things, having managed to survive on her own for some time before being chased out into the forest where I snatched her up." Cecil placed his hand under her chin, wanting to look at her when he replied about the pest. "Melody, this is your quest and you are well within your rights to seek any help that you feel would benefit finding your past. I can withhold my disdain for the pest, or for humans, while you seek some closure that you've felt like you've needed to find for years. If he helps you than I'll hold my peace."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>01-08-2013, 21:37:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody smiled at him, happy at his words.&nbsp; "Well, there was still food in the house, I just ate it all up before it was time to go and steal some more."&nbsp; That was when she was chased out.&nbsp; Her smile softened when he said his last bit.&nbsp; "Thank you Cecil," she said cuddling into him and still holding onto the cat who now was asleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>01-08-2013, 23:14:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I remember," and he did, hearing about what had happened to her once he gained her trust and managed to get her to calm down, some of which had taken a long to accomplish but he had the patience of centuries so he bid his time when he first took her in. "I still blame the village for what they choose to do, chasing a child away like that." Although her home village was no longer settled and it had fallen into ruin but that wasn't his doing.<br><br>"You're welcome, kitling."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>01-08-2013, 23:33:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Cecil," she said.&nbsp; "Do you think we can go back to my home village.&nbsp; I know it's nothing but ruins now, but maybe there's a clue about my mother and where she is now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>02-08-2013, 01:31:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking some time to form a reply to that, Cecil kept moving his hands up and down her arms until he spoke. <br><br>"I don't see why would not be able to do so. Aerira came to our home and that, at least to me, is enough of a permission for me to arrive in her lands as your guardian and companion. When we go, do you wish to invite the pest? I'll even deem it alright that he can ride on my back as long as he understands that I might drop him off if I choose to do so." <br><br>The last part of that reply he could be joking about, or maybe he wasn't. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>02-08-2013, 03:42:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Wait," she said.&nbsp; "My village was in her lands?" she asked.&nbsp; "Then...how was it you were the one that found me and took me in and not her?"&nbsp; Not that she was complaining, like she had told him many times before she was glad that he had taken her in and she truly did love him.&nbsp; "And I'll invite him," she said.&nbsp; "He could probably help with the investigation somehow."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>02-08-2013, 03:53:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It was, yes." He kissed at the back of her neck, moving some of her hair to the side while his hands were doing what they were doing. "I was in her lands at that time because of a silly reason. I'm embarrassed to even say what I was doing but it was because I was resting in that forest. I had gotten too tired to finish flying home and it seemed like a good place to settle in among all the heavy branches."<br><br>"Help," he snorted. "Yes, I'm sure he will be able a great help. So much so that one of us will probably have to save him from his own folly."<br><br>Knowing that it was still early, he finally moved a hand down to her belly and stomach. "Are you hungry? You haven't eaten yet since you only woke when you heard Aerira and I in conversation."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>02-08-2013, 04:19:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was feeling much better now.&nbsp; She closed her eyes a bit as he kissed the back of her neck and she smiled at him.&nbsp; "Well, I'm glad you did then."&nbsp; Something else occurred to her, "Does that mean that my parents belonged to Aerira?&nbsp; Why didn't she stop that man or even save my mother from her?"&nbsp; But she had said that she didn't know how took her so...She looked down a bit in shame.&nbsp; "I'm sure she would have if she knew who took her."<br><br>She chuckled at that and nodded.&nbsp; "No doubt he would be the one to get into trouble...but would there be any trouble to find there?"<br><br>She looked down as his hands covered her stomach and she nodded.&nbsp; She was starving, she hadn't eaten yesterday either, when she was kidnapped by that other dragon.&nbsp; "Would that rabbit I took down yesterday still be alright to eat?" she asked.&nbsp; She didn't see why not, but they usually ate their kills the day of.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>02-08-2013, 05:21:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He kissed the top of her head before he nodded. "Both of them were part of the Travelers that she has claim upon, yes. That was why she came to visit today since word of what you were seeking had spread to her. As for why she didn't stop what happened, I can't speculate but you need to understand, Aerira is very flighty like those birds that I told you about. She hears so many things being someone that communicates with so many, or how she has so much knowledge in her mind, or what she hears even in the air. Air dragons are all flighty but she is one of the ones that is even more so."<br><br>His mouth returned to the spot on her neck again. "She would have done more if she could have, I'd assume. Or even so would I have if I wasn't in such a deep slumber during those events until a scampering girl ran near me, waking me with the sounds of her terror and the noise of those that were after her."<br><br>"It would be fine, it shouldn't have spoiled yet."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>02-08-2013, 05:45:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody nodded at him and sighed softly.&nbsp; She understood what he meant about Aerira and it made sense.&nbsp; She probably couldn't do any more than she did and she did warn them.&nbsp; She just wish her parents had listened, but...if they did she wouldn't have met Cecil.<br><br>"You know," she said, tilting her head to the side a bit and holding her hair back.&nbsp; "I don't even remember the details all that much.&nbsp; Just that I was chased and you took me home, that's all.&nbsp; What did you think when I woke you up?" she asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>02-08-2013, 06:25:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hands moved up her arms, starting to massage at her shoulders while his mouth moved over the skin that she had bared between the times he answered her. <br><br>"I saw this human girl who interrupted my sleep. At first I was mighty perturbed, why was she scampering around in a perfectly peaceful forest? Then the sounds of humans chasing after her or yelling about some trivial events also added to how perturbed I was, or at least I felt like the events were trivial at that time." He grinned from behind her, shaking his head at those memories. <br><br>"Then I got to my feet to find out what all the fuss was about, weaving through the trees until I reached where you had been cornered or were hiding. With a roar, I scattered everyone and that roar caused you to take to your feet and run from me but in a different direction. Feeling more annoyance that I had to go after you, I did just that until I plucked you from your feet and lifted you into the air while holding you in one of my claws. You screamed so much when you were in the air that your broke your voice, which was the first time that I had to figure out how to heal you. And then, of course, when we were in the cavern you fled to a corner and huddled there."<br><br>"As you know, that was when I had to treat you like a wounded animal, using food to coax you out while all you did was cry, or make sounds like the animal that you reminded me of."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>02-08-2013, 08:18:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She couldn't help but smile, feeling amused at his retelling of what happened.&nbsp; She laughed a bit when he mentioned her running away from him and screaming, though at the time she truly was terrified.&nbsp; It was hilarious to her now though.&nbsp; "I do remember that," she said.&nbsp; "Hiding away from you like the coward I was then.&nbsp; It was your fault though, for being so big and scary," she teased him.&nbsp; She leaned against him some more, before she got up.&nbsp; "I'll go ahead and prepare the rabbit now."&nbsp; She sat the fur ball down and went to where the rabbit was left.<br><br>Fluffy looked up at Cecil, nudging him with her head a bit before pouncing off and trotting after Melody, rubbing up against her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>02-08-2013, 19:30:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil laughed with her, knowing that at that time he seemed even larger to her and all the stories about dragons might have caused her to flee even more. Or the terror of being chased by humans and than have this large scary monster arrive. He hadn't said that by the traditions of dragons, Aerira could make a claim on Melody since she is connected to two of Aerira's Travelers but it didn't seem like the air dragon had any interest in that claim. <br><br>After unconsciously rubbing the kittenling's head, he continued to sit and smell the cooking rabbit. He was thinking deeply about all that has happened lately and all that ties that have been drawn to kitling. He knew that there were not as many fire dragons as there were on the water, air, and earth dragons but even though there were less fire dragons they were some of the most powerful because of that. With a shake of his head, he knew that there was only one more type that she could meet and those were the earth dragons and he wondered what gift she might receive from them.<br><br>So far he had given her the animal speak, Cel the selkie skin, Aerira the knowledge of her parents.<br><br>With nothing else to do, he got up and finally joined her since the rabbit was almost cooked through during the time he sat and pondered. As he was doing before, he sat behind her and massaged her shoulders but at times he tore off some of the meat and reached over to her mouth, feeding the meat to her.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>02-08-2013, 20:28:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Cecil joined her, she moaned a bit as he rubbed her shoulders.&nbsp; It felt nice.&nbsp; When the food was done, he started feeding her like he always did and she blew on it, before eating it.&nbsp; Every other piece he gave her though, she would feed to the fluff ball who would eat it up happily.&nbsp; "Spoiled little kitty," she said softly and smiling as she stroked her fur a bit.&nbsp; She loved her little cat though.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>03-08-2013, 01:04:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With some ideas of a plan of action being settled, Cecil gathered together their gear, more towards what she would need to survive, before loosing his shape so he returned to the scaly shape he was born with. His sword was included in the supplies that he left off to the side so he could retrieve it once they got where they needed to go. Beyond that, kitling would have to carry a small sack of food and drink, mostly from what was left of the rabbit and one of the deer.<br><br>He turned his head to look back at her, seeing that the sun had moved and it was now a little later in the day. "Shall we go visit the pest?"<br><br>Knowing that she would most likely agree, he took off once she was in place and had the kittenling secured. The flight to her cottage, which is where he was going to land, didn't take long since it was nearby. Once there he returned to being human, strapped on the blade, and waited to see if kitling had anything further to do at the cottage. His role, again, was to follow after her and keep his silence, for the most part. She was after all the champion of the tournament and he was just her squire.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>03-08-2013, 07:53:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody made sure there was food for Fluffy before she grabbed the bag of food and water for herself, adding her selkie skin to it, not wanting anything to happen to it and it may prove to come in handy, but she doubted it.&nbsp; She climbed onto his back, more carefully this time as he spoke to her and nodded.&nbsp; "Yes," she said.&nbsp; "We can go now."&nbsp; She held on as he took flight, flying to her cottage and waited for him to shift back in human form.&nbsp; She smiled at him, feeling a bit giddy to go and see her home village after all these years.&nbsp; She barely remembered it.<br><br>"Ready?" she asked him.&nbsp; She would lead the way to Brandon's estate, hoping to find him sooner rather than later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>03-08-2013, 19:28:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil was ready and he only waited for her to take the lead. Once they were off, he walked behind her and as usual his lessons started as he pointed out different types of plants, animals, and other things while he explained what each could do or their habits. They passed through the village and reached the manor at the other end to find Brandon standing outside, dueling with some of his own guardsman. At first the four that were dueling each other didn't notice they had company until one of the guards on duty coughed into his chain covered fist, catching the lords attention.<br><br>"Lady Melody and... Cecil. What brings you?" Brandon said with joy at seeing her and less joy at seeing her guardian.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>03-08-2013, 23:09:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She listened and paid attention to what he told her, taking a mental note of everything he said.&nbsp; When they made it to Brandon's estate, she watched them dueling, amused.&nbsp; "You're footwork needs some improving," she said to him once he had greeted them.&nbsp; "And you could improve your speed some too."&nbsp; She was only teasing him, but what she did say rang the truth.&nbsp; Not that he wasn't good, but she had beaten him.&nbsp; "Anyways, I would like to invite you to a trip to my home village," she said.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>04-08-2013, 00:03:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil tried to hide his sneering smirk as he listened to the kitling correct the pest's footwork and speed, such a good student she had been and he almost laughed when the pest started to redden in embarrassment, especially since he was in front of his guards and they started to rib him about the paces she had corrected. Even though his lips twitched at holding that in, he came up behind her and kissed the back of her neck and whispered into her ear, "Good student, proud of you."<br><br>Ignoring the ribbing and how his face he flushed, Brandon looked over at her and lowered his blade, letting it rest, lightly, on his booted foot. "You found something about where you grew up? Last we talked, I offered to try to learn more but now it seems you figured it out?"<br><br>"Smooth, isn't he? That should be obvious since you asked," Cecil whispered a second time to her.<br><br>Not really aware that he was still being mocked, Brandon answered her. "Of course I'd go with you, Lady Melody."<br><br>"It will take about a week on horseback," Cecil added, this time not in a whisper.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>04-08-2013, 04:48:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody smiled a bit when she felt Cecil kiss her neck, but when he praised her, she beamed at him.&nbsp; "I learned from the best," she said.&nbsp; She then looked at Brandon and tried not to laugh at Cecil's words.&nbsp; "I'll explain more on the way," she said.&nbsp; "Where it's more private."&nbsp; She motioned for him to follow and turned back to him when they were out of earshot of the guards.&nbsp; "We will be riding on Cecil's back, which will bring us there later today instead of a week on horseback.&nbsp; And...I just know that my mother is alive, but I don't know where she is.&nbsp; I'm hoping I can find some clues as to where she was taken if we start there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>04-08-2013, 06:10:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"That you did and I only teach students that are the best." Although there has only been one student and she was the one that he was standing behind. He laughed some more when the news on how they were going to travel was told and how the pest reacted. Cecil stepped back a bit, finding a place where it was safe to transform and soon enough his large bulk filled the area. He lowered his tail as usual, giving the two a way to climb him, knowing that Melody would position the pest where he wouldn't fall off.<br><br>When everyone was settled, he lumbered forward a bit, picking up speed before his wings snapped open and he lifted off with a push of his legs, soaring forward and upward since he didn't have a easy spot where he could rise with the manor being so close. Soon enough they touched down and that was a better landing then the take off since he had more space.<br><br>****<br><br>Brandon backed up a few steps, felt his blood drain from his face, and his hand tighten on the handle of the sword as he went chalk white. "Wait..." He swallowed. "You're serious?" he managed to squeak out before he saw that the two of them were since Cecil shifted and stared at everyone with his wide large eyes. "Fine," Brandon continued, his voice still sounding like a mouse. With help, he did what she said until they were right behind Cecil's head.<br><br>Brandon's scream was loud and piercing when he felt them launch into the air. He snapped his eyes closed and never opened them while in the air. However he would answer anything that was asked of him.<br><br>(I'm not sure if I feel comfortable, again, at detailing the village. It's still feels like it's a plot involving Melody. :)) 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>04-08-2013, 23:03:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody beamed at Cecil's words and felt very special just then, and to think she was taking on students of her own now.&nbsp; Or rather she would be if she could get Brandon's permission for Shae.&nbsp; He could use a few too from her.&nbsp; All this would be suggested later though, for now, she needed to get Brandon onto Cecil safely.<br><br>She held back a chuckle when she saw his face go white and he looked like a scared chicken.&nbsp; "Don't tell me that the lord who entered the tournament to slay the dragon is afraid to ride him?"&nbsp; She laughed then, but it was all in a teasing manner.&nbsp; "Come on, it's not that hard.&nbsp; Just hold onto me and you won't fall off, promise."&nbsp; He was afraid enough, he wasn't going to tell him that Cecil could throw him off at any minute.&nbsp; She just took his hand and led him over to Cecil and started climbing up the tail.&nbsp; "Be careful not to cut yourself," she said.&nbsp; "His scales are very sharp."&nbsp; She made it up to the spot on his neck that was softened and held on tight.&nbsp; When Brandon got up to her, no doubt at least one cut on him, she made sure there was room for him in the seat and wrapped his arms around her.&nbsp; "Now hold on tight," she told him.&nbsp; "And don't let go."&nbsp; When Cecil took off, she winced at the scream Brandon gave off and she looked back at him.&nbsp; "If a 10 year old can do it, so can you," she said.&nbsp; 10, a year after she had come to live with Cecil was the first time she had actually ridden him.&nbsp; Yes, it was scary being so high above the ground, but it was also thrilling and enjoyable.&nbsp; After that, she was so used to it, she thought the possibility of her falling off was impossible.<br><br>When they touched down, Melody hesitated before getting off of him.&nbsp; Her home village, the buildings sagging and crumbling, not a single person, besides them were here.&nbsp; She felt...sad.&nbsp; What happened here?&nbsp; Did they just move off or...did something happen to them?&nbsp; She slid off of Cecil and walked forward.&nbsp; The square wasn't very far off and the memory of the bread and the guards came back full fledged.&nbsp; She walked to a space in the square and pointed.&nbsp; "Here was the bread for sale.&nbsp; As soon as I touched it the guards were called."&nbsp; A memory from her past surfaced up and she followed it to a small home.&nbsp; The walls sagging and roof caving in.&nbsp; "This..." tears came to her eyes.&nbsp; "This was my home."&nbsp; She opened the door with a creak and walked inside.&nbsp; The...the furniture was still here?&nbsp; Wouldn't thieves have stolen it or maybe people who didn't want to buy furniture come and take it?&nbsp; She stepped further in, towards the back, where a small bedroom was.&nbsp; This was her room.&nbsp; Her eyes lit up, though tears did fall, as she saw the doll that her mother made her.&nbsp; She reached for it, holding it to her as she cried a bit.&nbsp; "Cecil," she cried out and went to him, holding onto him.&nbsp; The screaming came back to her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>05-08-2013, 00:24:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil thought about dipping during the flight but he decided against it but he would have if the kitling was the only one with him. Still his chest flexed in laughter when the scream started and went on and on for a bit until the pest finally grew quiet, mostly because of the mocking that came from the kitling. Once the two were down, the kiting working her way with ease and quickness and than the pest being dumped off him, Cecil shifted into human form, took his blade from her, and paced behind her. He was keeping himself near her as her guardian and also to be between the pest and her just because it would annoy the pest some more.<br><br>Cecil placed a hand on her shoulder and along the top of her arm, seeing how she was when she started to cry and knowing she was doing just that and when he heard her words, he heard the sadness in her voice. He looked where she pointed but she had started to move further and he followed, walking among the buildings. He let go of her though when she moved deeper into the home, giving her privacy. Just as he heard her cry, she was back and he wrapped her into a hug.<br><br>"I'm here kitling."<br><br>*****<br><br>It was more of the snickering of his own guards that motivated Brandon to shake off his terror and gather his courage to actually start to climb along the length of that tail. The first touch was when he cut his hand and than more of them happened as he moved along the twenty or thirty foot length of scales and hide until it was time to move down the length of the body which was another ten or more feet and added more cuts but at least now his leather pants helped protect from those. <br><br>He rolled off to the side when Cecil tilted his body, causing Brandon to get off. Brandon almost shot the dragon a dark look but he decided that wasn't a good idea as he climbed to his feet from where he sprawled from the force of the spill. For a bit he only looked around, keeping up with Lady Melody and her... guard, staying behind them.<br><br>Brandon stopped, staying outside of the house since this seemed more of a private moment. Plus he wanted to take in more of this village, at least from where he was standing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>05-08-2013, 00:36:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody held onto Cecil for a bit as she tried to compose herself.&nbsp; When she finally did, she wiped her eyes and grabbed both, Cecil and Brandon's hands and led them inside.&nbsp; "We need to find something," she said.&nbsp; "That will tell us who took my mother."&nbsp; Melody started looking herself, but she gave up when there was nothing to be found.&nbsp; She couldn't even look at the blood stain on the floor that had been the spot where her father was murdered.&nbsp; In fact, she had to leave the house because of it, unable to handle it.&nbsp; "Cecil," she asked.&nbsp; "Do you know what happened to this village?" she was trying to distract herself.&nbsp; "Did they just up and leave?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>05-08-2013, 01:07:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His tone lowered, humming that melody that he's used many times towards her, knowing that it would bring her some comfort or at least hoping it would. Cecil let he work herself out about how she was feeling until she moved and he stared over her head at the pest. He tried to do as she asked but it's been a long time since anyone was here and like her, he didn't find anything towards what she was seeking. He looked up and over at her, thinking back to try to remember what he heard.<br><br>"Aerira. She was involved. She called down winds after what the humans had done to her Travelers and their child, not knowing that I had taken you away until all these years later. After the storm ended, those that were still alive went to other places. Even then her powers followed them and the humans were plagued with events that were unexplained and made them outcasts."<br><br>****<br><br>Brandon, meanwhile, returned to looking around outside and he realized that whatever had happened here was localized to around the buildings and that all of them had damage from storms but he wasn't sure what he was seeking to help Lady Melody with her quest.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>05-08-2013, 01:24:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you Aerira," she said to the air, hoping that, since she was an air dragon, she would hear it.&nbsp; "I do hope my mother is as okay as she can be though.&nbsp; And as for that man that took her, I want you to burn him alive."&nbsp; She didn't care if that sounded cruel or awful, he deserved it.&nbsp; She went outside and walked up to Brandon.&nbsp; "Thank you for coming," she said.&nbsp; "It means a lot to me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>05-08-2013, 05:22:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil waited silent and patient, moving with her through whatever she was examining but there wasn't much he could do here since he wasn't sure what she was seeking beyond something of her mother's or who had taken her mother. He chuckled low when he heard her call out to Aerira and as he explained, the air dragon would hear the request, and probably before they even returned to the pest village or the cavern. He was just about to step out of the remains of the home and go after kitling when something moving caught his attention. With a heave, he tossed a table onto it's side and picked up something that he's seen before.<br><br>When he arrived, after some time had passed, meeting with kitling and the pest, Cecil handed her the flyer of Broadsea Town without saying a word.<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon had moved through some of the buildings and what was left of the village until he stood in the middle of what used to be the village square. That was where he was when he heard someone approach and his smile was warm when he saw who it was. "Lady Melody, I'm honored you asked me to come with you on this journey. It might not be the place to ask but you said you had something you wished to discuss with me?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>05-08-2013, 06:15:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody smiled back at him and nodded.&nbsp; "Yes," she said.&nbsp; "When I was putting on a show with Cecil at the fair, I told the women that I would be happy to give them lessons.&nbsp; Shae came to me, wanting to learn and I told her I would ask for your permission first.&nbsp; She really wants to learn and it wouldn't cost anything.&nbsp; She would need to borrow a sword from the armory later on in the lessons though, for now, it would just be sticks."&nbsp; When Cecil came over to them, she took the flyer he handed her and her eyes narrowed.&nbsp; "What was this doing in my home?" she asked.&nbsp; She clutched at it so tight that she crinkled the paper and threw it on the ground.&nbsp; "I want to go," she said.&nbsp; "I want to go and see if my mother is there and if she is I will make that man suffer."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>05-08-2013, 20:08:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Today, kitling?" Cecil asked, glancing up at the sunny sky to gauge it was still barely late into the morning and still early afternoon since he flew them out here, which was a lot quicker. "I'm not sure what it was doing in your home but I think you're request to Aerira was heard and she caused it to manifest. I found it stuck under a leg of the table when it was not there earlier."<br><br>*****<br><br>"Shea..." Brandon echoed, his words filled with surprise before he laughed with mirth. "Why am I not surprised. She's always been a trouble maker and doing things that she should be chastised for. We all spoil her because of having both of her parents killed. That's how she talked me into letting her be a page and I won't even tell you about all the pranks that she's played on all of us. Alright, if this will keep her out of trouble then you have my permission." He stopped for a moment, giving her a searching look before he laughed again. "Let me guess, she already sneaked behind my back and took a lesson." He only shook his head, pretty sure of the answer. "And you're right, you could give me lessons but let's agree to do that in the middle of the town square, it will show everyone that even their lord needs the lessons and it will help convince those that might be interested but fearful." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>05-08-2013, 20:46:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody sympathized with Shae then, and felt bad for her.&nbsp; The poor girl, she knew what she was going through.&nbsp; She nodded when he asked if she had already taken a lesson and she said, "I want you to tell her that she's allowed to come."&nbsp; She smirked when she mentioned giving him lessons in the town square.&nbsp; "Alright then, you have a deal.&nbsp; Just don't change your mind after the first lesson."<br><br>She looked at Cecil and nodded, "Today.&nbsp; If Aerira sent this poster, then it was for a reason.&nbsp; I want to go there today and hopefully get my mother back.&nbsp; And we'll see what this guy has to say to me and if I want to even listen."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 00:19:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil dropped his touch from where it was on the back of her neck and shoulders again, finding a spot to shift since he heard her answer and it was as he expected. Then they were away and heading north and northwest. This time the flight wasn't as short and it lasted hours but he stopped at times to let them eat from their supplies or to take care of their personal business. Towards evening was when Cecil spiraled down and landed outside of the largest settlement that he's even taken Melody too.<br><br>****<br><br>"I will do that when we return and work out when she can visit you since I have need of her." Brandon nodded again, giving her a quick smile. "I won't back out either." Even Brandon hadn't been this far north before but he didn't take in the scene since he kept his eyes tightly closed after he scream came again but at least this time it wasn't as loud or long.<br><br>Broadsea: <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/4/41/Broadsea_Town.jpg)</div></div>Broadsea interior: <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/e7/Broadsea_Town1.jpg)</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 02:37:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody nodded and said, "That would be acceptable."&nbsp; It was only fair that he chose the days that Shae could come so she wasn't going to argue over that.&nbsp; Melody went to get on Cecil then, again helping Brandon and ignoring his screams though it wasn't as bad as last time.&nbsp; The ride took for what seemed forever and she grew more and more nervous by the moment.&nbsp; When they finally made it, she took a moment to admire the beauty and the largeness of the town, since it wasn't the town she had a problem with.<br><br>She climbed off of Cecil, flyer in hand, and headed towards what seemed to be the richest manor in town.&nbsp; That would potentially be where she would find the man who made this flyer.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 04:23:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Like before, Cecil dropped out of his dragon shape, strapped onto the sword he had given to Melody again before shifting in the ruined village, and followed after he with pretty much the same silence. Being so close to the sea he could feel the mist from it, as well as the scents that brew in on the breeze that pushed across the town from the sea. Soon he saw where she was heading and that the pest was keeping up with them as well. This was kitling's journey and the flyer asked for her to arrive here so he waited to see what she would say when they arrived at the gates of the manor that she set her sights upon. Actually, it was more of a castle than a manor, at least that's what he thought of the building.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 04:31:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She had thought the building was bigger before, when she was far away from it, but as she grew closer, it just grew even larger and she felt a bit intimidated by it.&nbsp; Soon though, they were at it, but she was stopped by the guards.&nbsp; She held the flyer out to them and said, "I am Melody Wynters and I have been <em>invited</em> here."&nbsp; After the clearance, they allowed her in and she was brought through the castle and she looked around at everything.&nbsp; If her mother was here, she hoped beyond all hope that she was treated at least decently considering all this wealth, but she doubted.&nbsp; If he did prove to be her mother's kidnapper and father's murderer, she would challenge him to a duel, keep him alive, long enough for Cecil to burn him to a crisp alive, and then take her mother back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 06:00:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mimicking Cecil's silence, Brandon fell into on her other side and for once Cecil didn't put up a fight about it and he stepped a pace to the left so the two men with her formed up on her sides but a bit behind her. Even so there was something about Cecil that caused the guards to focus more on him even as he tried to act like he was only there to guard her body. After some debate, and once a guard had run off to get permission and to announce the visitors, the gates were pushed open, allowing everyone to enter the courtyard of the stone castle.<br><br>Waiting for them on the end of the courtyard was a middle aged male that has grown a bit used to having wealth. His hair was shot with grey, his belly had grown since he let himself go as he became a glutton on food, or more maybe. Even as he smiled in greeting at them there was something nasty beneath the smile. A extra long dagger type of blade was shoved sideways into a sash at his waist.<br><br>"Welcome, Lady Melody. My flyers have finally reached you. Good, good."<br><br>(It's still up to you if you find her mother here. :))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 06:36:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((^_^))<br><br>She eyed the man before her with disgust.&nbsp; How could he eat so much when there were orphan children on the street starving?&nbsp; She did try to hide her emotions...for the time being.&nbsp; "What was it you wanted to discuss?" she asked him, wondering if it was something that she would even be interested in hearing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 16:54:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil stared at the male from where he was standing at Melody's side but still a little behind her. He felt like there was something... off about all of this and he had been feeling that way ever since the first flyer. His eyes roamed over the courtyard, taking in the guards that were behind them, before them, and some at the sides of the castle up on the walkways. At the same time he listened to the fat human answer.<br><br>"I only wanted to meet with the person that has the reputation that you have. But maybe you could do something for me while you're here. A thief stole an item of value from me and I'd like it retrieved. All you have to do is journey a few hours to a island to the west and retrieve the hand sized statue that is in the shape of a sailing ship."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 21:48:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Why should I?" she asked him, tilting her head to the side.&nbsp; "I have no interest in getting your sailing ship."<br><br>((Sorry for the short reply))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 21:55:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You are a champion, that's why. Plus I'll pay you. Coins, most likely. I don't give favors away like Lord Brandon does. That's right, I know who is with you, or at least I know who one of your companions are."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 21:59:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Then you should also know that I'm not interested in you're coin.&nbsp; You possibly do have something I am interested in," she said, the first part about the coin rather bitterly.&nbsp; "A woman."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 22:17:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"There's a lot of woman in Broadsea, can you be more specific?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 22:25:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If my guess is right," she began.&nbsp; "She's somewhere in this castle of yours.&nbsp; Looks like me perhaps?&nbsp; Maybe the same eyes?&nbsp; Same Hair?&nbsp; Either way, I believe you have her, and I want her back."&nbsp; She was starting to sound menacing.&nbsp; "I want every woman in this castle here in this room now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>06-08-2013, 23:56:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Even though he knew who she was by reputation he still hasn't given her his name since she was being rude by not doing the same. He smiled at her still but the nastiness never went away, in fact it seemed to grow. "Well if you insist than who am I to tell you no." He gestured towards some of the pages that were behind him, letting them know that he was going to answer her request and that they should spread the word.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 00:06:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody waited patiently as the women were assembled.&nbsp; Some looked scared others confused, but none looked like her mother, or what she assumed her mother would look like.&nbsp; "Where is she?" she asked, glaring up at him.&nbsp; Her mother had to be here, otherwise why would Aerira send her that flyer in her house.&nbsp; "Where's my mother!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 02:28:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil moved up behind her and set his hands on her shoulders, leaning her back a little as a way to give her his comfort while he watched the human woman come out from different doors and line up. He stilled, his hand going to his his sword when he heard kitling's cry. Cecil wondered at the answer and he listened as he saw the lord of Broadsea look around and than say, "I don't know."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 02:53:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt Cecil's hands on her shoulder, and though it did give her comfort, it wasn't enough to stop her next action.&nbsp; At his words, she grew infuriated at him.&nbsp; She didn't care if there were guards everywhere, she was so angry she drew her sword out and advanced on him, some of the women looking terrified.&nbsp; "You have her locked away somewhere don't you!&nbsp; Give her back to me!&nbsp; Aerira told me you had her, I went back to my village, the one that's now destroyed because of you.&nbsp; I discovered you were the one who took her.&nbsp; Give her back or I'll chop you into tiny pieces!"&nbsp; She was going to do so anyways, for him killing her father, but he didn't know that.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 03:28:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At the sound of her blade ringing clear of the scabbard, Cecil's matched the sound with his own blade as he drew it even as Brandon exclaimed a curse at what was going on, backing up a pace or two to get him clearance and to draw his own blade. As the lord of the town saw her coming towards him he drew his curved dagger. "I don't know what more to say to you except what I said, which was I don't know."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 04:09:07</strong>
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				"Then you won't mind me tearing this place apart looking for her will you?" she demanded of him, ignoring that pathetic little dagger he thought he could defend himself with.&nbsp; "Perhaps though, I could do something to race your memory."&nbsp; She eyed him, her face a mask full of fury.&nbsp; "My parents borrowed money from you didn't they?&nbsp; They couldn't pay back and so you demanded me instead.&nbsp; When my mother wouldn't give me up, you killed my father and took my mother instead.&nbsp; I will get her back, even if I have to destroy this castle in the process and there will be no stopping me."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 04:19:37</strong>
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				The ruler of Broadsea only stared at her like she was insane. "What more do you want me to say beyond what I've said already? I've done a lot of things to a lot of people, I will admit that. Do I remember all of those things and all of those people? I can't say that I do. So you're some child out of many that I demanded or purchased. Okay. And I've killed many mothers or fathers or both."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 04:47:04</strong>
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				His words only angered her, that was just proof that he had indeed did this to her.&nbsp; "Don't think you are through with me just yet," she said and walked away from him.&nbsp; "If I find my mother here somewhere, If I were you I would be praying for my life."&nbsp; She then went on in search of her mother, looking in the dungeons first.&nbsp; There were no women here, men only and she left, deciding that that filthy pig must be keeping her in a room.&nbsp; As she searched the castle, if she received any resistance from the guards, she would cut them down, without blinking an eye.&nbsp; At last, she came to a locked door that was guarded and demanded for him to open it.<br><br>After his refusal, she broke open the lock and went inside, seeing that it was indeed the most lavish bedroom she had seen in this place.&nbsp; This must be the pigs room she thought.&nbsp; The guard came after her and she easily dropped him like a fly and turned to the woman in the room who seemed to be staring into space.&nbsp; There was something very familiar about this woman, a memory awoke in her mind of a woman, who looked almost like this one, except the eyes in her memory were more lively.&nbsp; The eyes of this woman looked cold and dead.<br><br>The woman looked straight dead at her, no emotion in her eyes, before getting up and heading to the window, singing that very song that she was all too familiar with.&nbsp; Tears formed in Melody's eyes as she realized this was her mother.&nbsp; She was enraged.&nbsp; Beyond furious.&nbsp; "Get her," she said to Cecil and&nbsp; headed back down to where that filthy little bastard was.&nbsp; Her sword was out and she was looking for revenge.&nbsp; When she found him, she had an evil cold glare in her eyes as she stared straight dead at him.&nbsp; "You!" she growled out.&nbsp; She held up her sword menacingly and advanced on him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 20:21:32</strong>
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				Thinking that it was her turn to erupt, Cecil fell into step with her and now he had his blade bared, ready for anything since walking through the castle would probably be blocked sooner or later. The dungeons wasn't where that happened but it he saw the problem coming up when kiting was heading towards a door that was guarded better than the dungeons, which, to his thinking, was a bit idiotic. He felt the pest with them but he wasn't even paying attention to what the pest was doing unless Brandon tried to do something that was just as idiotic.<br><br>Cecil took up the doorway and didn't even let the pest inside, his body expanding a little and bulking up so he took up all of the space and not letting anyone past. That was until the sharp command was heard behind him and than he stepped inside, soothed his hands over her shoulders again, and moved towards the woman that had some of the kitling's features. With care and a soft touch he gathered the woman into his arms after he sheathed his blade, walking with kitling and the pest. Now Cecil let the pest move up a bit, letting him guard Melody's back.<br><br>Cecil stopped with the others in the courtyard, watching Melody moved to attack and how the lord managed to get his curved dagger up barely in time to be sliced open even though he saw that some of her blade sliced across the lord's chest, parting his shirt and some of his fat stomach. Cecil knew he taught kiting well so the next slice, if she was fast enough, and she should be, would not be able to be stopped by the lord in time. The sounds of other weapons striking a sword sounded as Brandon covered her flanks, keeping the guards from her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 21:58:29</strong>
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				Melody didn't want to kill him straight off.&nbsp; He would die, but not just yet.&nbsp; She wanted done to him what she had stated before.&nbsp; She quickly knocked the blade out of his hand and made her way behind him, restraining him very easily.&nbsp; "You would really waste your lives to save this pig!" she called out to the guards.&nbsp; "What has he ever done for your people?&nbsp; Just look at him and this belly and on the way over here I saw starving children!&nbsp; If you stop fighting, your lives will be spared, however, continue and you'll go down as well.&nbsp; I'm sure some of you have wives and children so why not see them again?"&nbsp; She didn't want to be like this man and leave some woman a widow and a child fatherless.&nbsp; Even that guard that had been guarding his room wasn't killed, she just knew the spot to hit that would knock him out.<br><br>She saw some of the guards waver, and the pig call out, "Get them!"<br><br>She raised her sword to his neck and said, "I meant my words.&nbsp; This town could use someone better and maybe one of these men are.&nbsp; Filthy pigs like you don't deserve anything you have.&nbsp; And you thought I would go and receive that golden ship for you?"&nbsp; That last question was said in a mocking tone and she hit that spot now, to knock him out, letting him fall to the ground.&nbsp; "You want to live!" she called out.&nbsp; "Walk away, otherwise share the same fate this animal does!"<br><br>The guards continued to waver, not sure what they should do right now.&nbsp; It was their duty to protect their lord, but the girl already proved that she could easily kill him and then their lives would be wasted for naught.&nbsp; Some started to put away their weapons while others still wanted to fight.&nbsp; Eventually, the guards all made up their minds and put their weapons away, until one of them saw the woman that Cecil was holding.&nbsp; "They have the lady," he shouted and advanced on Melody.<br><br>"SHE'S MY MOTHER!" she seethed with anger as she cut him down.&nbsp; Did he just say that her mother was the lady?&nbsp; That meant....she walked over to the lord and kicked at him as hard as she could, easily snapping at least one rib on him.&nbsp; "HOW DARE YOU MARRY HER!"&nbsp; She flipped him over and stepped on his back as she ripped off a piece of her shirt and tied his hands together behind his back.&nbsp; Then she grabbed a hold, and in her anger it didn't matter how much he weighed, started dragging him out.&nbsp; Tears were running down her face as the full realization of everything this man had done to her mother hit her.&nbsp; When they were outside and in a place where nothing else would burn, she turned to Cecil.&nbsp; "When he wakes up, burn him."&nbsp; There was no emotion in her voice, nothing but coldness towards this man.&nbsp; She was beyond furious and any amount of pain she could cause this man wouldn't be enough.&nbsp; Not for what he did.<br><br>((And I know, I know, lol, this post wasn't really realistic in some places lol))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 22:19:09</strong>
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				Cecil looked on like the proud adopted parent that he felt like he was, seeing how she handled herself and used her judgement to sometimes save those that were of the same race that she was. If it was his choice, he probably would have let his nature take hold and left the town, or at least the castle, or maybe both, a burning ruin and not cared about the consequences for the humans nor what he might have done to make it up to Aerira or her broad, or Cel and his, that oversaw this part of the lands.<br><br>He flicked his sword out one handed, keeping anyone away from her since the pest was not much help. Cecil snorted, seeing the pest kind of freeze up, poor pest, not used to being in the middle of a battle like this. What good was dueling and practicing if you froze up when it mattered the most that you use your training. He bet that Shea wouldn't have done that if she was the pest's age.<br><br>"Gladly, kitling," Cecil answered, staring with disgust at the human that had caused kitling so much pain, years and years of it in fact. The breeze from the ocean that stretched before them would blow the smoke back towards the bigger town but at least the flames wouldn't reach further than the spot on the beach. Plus Cecil started to gather the heat inside of him and when he released the flame it almost matched the blue color that he flame had turned when he found out that kitling had been taken. This way nothing would be left of the fat human except for ashes. Hearing the first sound of the human starting to wake, Cecil's jaws stretched once her handed kitling's mother to her, and a geyser of tight flames washed over the male that was stuck on the beach, flash burning him within seconds. <br><br><br>(Oh, it works for me and I don't see anything that wasn't to outlandish. Laughs. And nice post! That's a great one.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>07-08-2013, 23:11:32</strong>
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				((Thanks ^_^.&nbsp; Got really into it lol&nbsp; I wish that could happen all the time lol.&nbsp; Your's are great too ^_^))<br><br>Melody took her mother in her arms, who still seemed to be unresponsive to most of the things going on around her, as if she was in her own little world.&nbsp; She held onto her and sobbed with tears of joy now that she finally had her mother in her arms after all these years of thinking her dead.&nbsp; Though...she technically was dead now, that monster had to have broken her and because of this, she was also mourning the loss of her mother.&nbsp; She prayed there would be some way to fix her, make her like she was when she was just a little girl.&nbsp; She was afraid there wasn't a way though.&nbsp; She held onto her, running her hands through her mother's blond hair, that was the same color of hers.<br><br>When she smelt the burning flesh and hair, she looked up to see that there was nothing left of the pig but ashes and she buried her face in her mothers shoulder.&nbsp; "Mama," she said through her tears.<br><br>"Melody?" she blinked, looking around.&nbsp; "Where are you?"&nbsp; She pulled away from Melody's grasp, looking around, but she didn't see the little girl that Melody was when she was taken from her, and she started to sob herself.&nbsp; "My little girl...dead."<br><br>"I'm right here mama," she said going to her, but the woman didn't even seem to acknowledge her presence.&nbsp; "I'm here," she said, her voice breaking into crying again.&nbsp; "I'm right here," barely a whisper as she sobbed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 00:49:35</strong>
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				The discussion that was happening near him wasn't something he was aware of right away until the sounds of the steady flame died away as he took in a deep breath to pull the heat that is inside of him back into his&nbsp; chest. He only gave the pest a glancing look, amused that Brandon's color had went white again at being reminded that it didn't do to annoy the dragon or at the reminder that the ones he was with was not human or was an adopted human in the care of someone that was not human.<br><br>Cecil's eyes locked on Melody, moving behind her again and setting his hands on her shoulders. He looked down at who was being carried in her arms and at the tears that rolled down kitlings cheeks. He wasn't sure if there was more he could do for her, nor if there was any dragon knowledge or tradition to help her mother but when he had time to really think about it he might come up with something.<br><br>"Kitling?" he asked, not wanting to intrude. "Let's find a room in the town, not at the castle, so we don't fly through the night..." <br><br>(Good deal, I'm glad you liked this plot. :))<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 01:09:57</strong>
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				((I do ^_^ and I hope you still do lol))<br><br>She nodded and wiped her eyes looking up at him.&nbsp; She helped her mother up and walked with her back to the town with Cecil and Brandon, who looked terrified.&nbsp; She gave him a small look, before nudging him a bit and continuing to walk, her mother back to being quiet and...not there.&nbsp; At least she wasn't in the hands of that pig anymore.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 02:03:46</strong>
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				Cecil, putting Melody and her mother behind him, further away from the pest since he didn't seem much help. For that matter, Cecil was regretting letting him come but kitling liked his presence so he kept his thoughts to himself. At last, after discounting a few inns, due to them not seeming like a place that would be a good spot to stay the night, he found one that was a bit off the more popular roads. Inside made him glad that he choose right since the inn was decorated with light wood that had been carved with forest scenes and etchings. Even the beds looked comfortable and he paid for three rooms, thinking she would want to be with her mother. Each room was next to each other and had a connecting door inside.<br><br>****<br><br>Brandon had seen more today than he expected and he knew that he might be letting down Melody but he couldn't help that he was still pale, a little shaky, and out of his depth. He was used to being a Lord over a village that was peaceful, for the most part. It might have also been Cecil's influence since he was more active on his lands and he didn't allow much to disrupt those that he used to gain wealth from.<br><br><br>(Ah yea, I've been enjoying this from the start and still am, even when we've had some spots where it got rough and had to work out.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 02:38:56</strong>
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				Melody held onto her mother as she followed Cecil around town, until they finally found an inn.&nbsp; Melody opted to stay in the middle room and sat her mother down in a chair as she sat with her at her feet, her head in her lap.&nbsp; Suddenly, she felt a hand on her head, stroking her hair softly and heard her mother humming.&nbsp; This brought a smile to her face and tears to her eyes and she buried her face in her lap, crying softly.<br><br>"It's going to be okay Melody," she heard her mother say.&nbsp; Though...the way she said it, it made her realize that she wasn't truly speaking to her, but to the little girl she used to be instead.&nbsp; Still, she took comfort in her words.<br><br>"I've missed you so much mama," she said.&nbsp; "I thought I'd lost you forever."<br><br>"I'm here," she said in a soothing tone.<br><br>That just made her cry even more because she knew she wasn't here, she was stuck living in the past.&nbsp; This was just confirmed when she heard her mother speak up once more.&nbsp; "Your father should be coming home soon, why don't you go play?"<br><br>Just what exactly happened to her?&nbsp; Was it denial of having lost her husband and her child that made her stay in the past, or was it everything that that bastard had done to her that she refused to live in this world and so made up her own where she still had her family and everything was okay?&nbsp; Whatever it was, it still had the same effect on Melody and she got up and went to Cecil's room.&nbsp; "Fix her," she pleaded.&nbsp; "I don't care how just fix her."<br><br>((Exactly lol ^_^))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 04:28:01</strong>
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				Cecil paced around the room after he threw open the window, letting in the ocean breeze and wondering if Aerira, or her broad, knew what had happened here today. He was leaning against he sill when the door behind him opened. He had almost turned around before he knew who was in the room but when he heard what she said to him was when he did just that. He stilled after he turned around, her request... did she know what she was asking? Or what he might have to do to even try to manage to do anything for her mother?<br><br>"Kitling..." he started before he shook his head. "Come here," he added when he sat down on the end of the bed. "Trying to fix someone's mind is dangerous, I'm not saying I won't try, I just want that said and clear. I know of a few ways. One is killing her body and guiding her Traveler soul into a new body but that would leave her as maybe your child. Another is, since you all belonged/belong to Aerira is request that Aerira create an adult body and again have your mother's soul put into it. Only Aerira would be able to guide the soul into the body in a way that keeps your mother's memories. She, of course, would not know who her adult daughter is since she only met you a short time ago. Either way, for all our power and how we created the Travelers, I don't know of a way to undo the place that your mother has escaped too."<br><br><br>****<br><br>Brandon's expression was pensive when he wandered into the room that was furthest of the three that had been paid for. Even the way he closed the door showed that something was deep on his mind. <br><br>(Grins. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 05:14:56</strong>
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				Melody went over to him and sat in his lap, leaning against him as she cried into his shoulder a bit.&nbsp; The options he gave her didn't make her feel any better what so ever.&nbsp; She didn't want her mother being her child, that would just be weird and though the second option sounded much better, she didn't know about that.&nbsp; "She could get to know me, couldn't she?" she asked.&nbsp; "If she was put into another body that Aerira made?&nbsp; And...she could make that body look like her couldn't she?"&nbsp; She didn't know if her mother would still be in the place she created in her new body though.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 17:44:11</strong>
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				As he talked about the ideas that came to him rather quickly he moved his hand up and down her back to offer comfort some more while he listened to her cry. "Your mother could do that," he agreed, "and Aerira could match her appearance. I could do all of that right now but I have no claims on your mother, as I've said before." <br><br>He sighed, kissing the top of her head. "You understand right? It's not your mother's soul that's damaged, it's her brain or the like. She's retreated to the past to protect herself and trying to bring her back from that..." He didn't know if it was possible or if it was even a good thing since her mother had a decade or more of bad memories and if her mind was healed in her current body she would have to work through them.<br><br>"I don't know if there's any other way to cure her. Working with minds and memories isn't something that we've done because it's very complex."<br><br>The dragons didn't share a lot about the Travelers, even with their own servants, but since Cecil released his years ago he continued. "What most don't know, because we don't tell them, is that all of the Travelers that a dragon has are reborn, or at least their souls are. Right now you might be your mother's daughter but someday, if you were still Aerira's, you could be the mother or father of the souls of your current mother or father. That's why I offered the child idea."
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 21:18:41</strong>
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				She sighed along with him and took everything he said to heart.&nbsp; She understood what he was saying now, perfectly...or at least she hoped she did.&nbsp; It didn't sound that complicated.&nbsp; She bit her lip a bit, as he finished up speaking and though she understood almost everything, there was one thing that did confuse her.&nbsp; "What do you mean if I'm still Aerira's?"&nbsp; She had no idea she was Aerira's until today anyways and now there was a chance that that would end and she would forever lose her mother and even father?&nbsp; "I...I'll have to think about all of this," she said, getting up from him.&nbsp; She kissed him on the lips before heading back to her room and watching her mother stare into space, no longer aware of her surroundings anymore.&nbsp; With a deep and depressed sigh, she knocked on Brandon's door, not sure if he was awake or not and didn't want do disturb him if he was sleeping.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 21:28:53</strong>
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				"I meant that you used to be Aerira's, even if you were not aware of it at the time, but after I took you in you would be considered mine." He wasn't sure how she might feel about that but by the traditions of his kind, he took her into his care and since she was with him for so long she became an adopted Traveler of his as well as a adopted "daughter." "I've never pushed that bond though and I've always thought of you as my kitling more than anything." He nodded, still moving his hands along her back. "That's understandable."<br><br>After she left he returned to leaning on the window and pretty much stayed there, feeling the breeze from the ocean unless something drew his attention or someone returned.<br><br>****<br><br>Brandon had started to doze off after he he stripped down to a shirt and that was about it since it was long enough to reach his knees once he unfolded it or pulled it from his trousers. At the knock, he pulled open the door and looked at Lady Melody with surprise. "Evening."<br><br>(fixed a typo)
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 21:38:29</strong>
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				Okay, so if she was still Aerira's, her mother could possibly end up as her child, but as of right now, unless they forced it to happen, this would be all she ever had of her mother and she would never have her father again.&nbsp; "W...what happened to your travelers?" she asked.&nbsp; "I didn't even know they existed until recently."<br><br>~~~~~<br><br>Melody sighed a bit and looked over at Bran.&nbsp; "What's your mother like?" she asked.&nbsp; "Or...was like?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 22:53:39</strong>
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				For all he knew, Melody's father had already been born and might be close to her age but he never thought to ask Aerira about what happened to her father's soul. Maybe he should have but the last few days turned into a rush and things came to a head rather quickly. "My Travelers... I released them over... has it been that long? It has been. Two hundred years ago I came to realize that having servants just wasn't something I desired. I helped them out, of course, when they wandered or sought other dragons to take them but for the most part they chose to live free. Who knows, maybe even some of the pests ancestors might have been Travelers. I did keep track of them, at least for awhile, but the years went by and I slept for years or decades, losing track of them, or they settled down and in places that I wasn't aware of them."<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon looked at her through sleepy eyes that were waking up at her question. "Come in and I'll answer." Soon enough he sat down on the bed, folding his legs under him before he started to talk about how she cared for him, how she refused to let nannies or others raise her child, and taught him some skills like cooking, even if he really didn't get a chance to cook that often or only after the cooks and him had it out, and just how she was loving and cared for him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 23:31:18</strong>
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				Melody had no idea what to say to that, so she just stayed quiet.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She came in and sat down in a chair in the room as she listened to him.&nbsp; It sounded so wonderful.&nbsp; "It must have been nice," she said smiling.&nbsp; She wondered if she should just let her mother be reincarnated as her child.&nbsp; At least then, her mother wouldn't be in the pain she was in and she would still get to spend time with her.&nbsp; She just wished that her mother could be here.&nbsp; Fully here, so that Melody could be the child with a mother she really wanted.&nbsp; She bit her lip and decided to ask him for advice.&nbsp; She explained to him about how traveler's reincarnate, like Cecil told her and the option she had for her mother being her child.&nbsp; "So...do you think that would be for the best?" she asked him.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>08-08-2013, 23:56:19</strong>
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				"That's hard to make a choice like that. I watched my mother die or saw her body and I think if there was a way for anyone to get their loved ones returned to them they would take that choice. Still, I don't think that answers your concern. From the little I saw of your mother right now she is broken. Let me ask this though, if you wanted a daughter, would you be more happy to know the soul was someone that you know and love already? Or would you want your mother restored to the same body she has now and with memories that she has of you as a daughter, knowing that you'll be with her and she will be able to make new memories of you. Still, it seems to me that she'll always wonder why her daughter is grown up, where her love and your father is, and than someone will have to tell her or lie to her if she keeps asking about him. You're not a child any more and you can stand on your feet, or you have an adopted father, so it looks to me as if that father taught you how to be the stronger person you seem to be even if he didn't teach you what your blood parents might have done if they had been with you."<br><br>(BTW, I just threw those ideas out there as a way to kind of answer her question from cecil's perspective. If you have some other ideas, feel free. :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 00:41:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded and sighed softly, thinking that was the only answer she was going to get.&nbsp; Really, it was her choice anyways and it wasn't like they could choose for her.&nbsp; "I...I'll let you get some sleep," she said and going to her own room.&nbsp; When she was there, her mother had moved to the bed, her eyes closed, and she laid down beside her, snuggling up to her.&nbsp; She felt arms wrap around her as she did and it wasn't long before she fell asleep in the arms of her mother, something she had craved for a very long time.<br><br>The next morning, her mom was still asleep, but she woke up, smiling to see her mother right there.&nbsp; Despite her being broken, at least she had her.&nbsp; She stayed there with her, that is until her mom woke up and started demanding who she was and why she was here and telling her to get out.&nbsp; That hurt more than anything, but she had no choice but to go to Cecil's room and out of her room before her mother started throwing things at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 02:04:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil woke early, or he barely slept, being in human form again and he had just returned from downstairs, gathering some oatmeal, toast, a few slaps of cut ham, and some juices and arranged the platters when he looked over and saw kitling enter his room. Just from her expression and body language it seemed like she was upset. "Come eat, and I'll try to make you feel better after."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 02:18:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded and came over to grab some food, barely eating it.&nbsp; "She didn't recognize me this morning," she said.&nbsp; "Started yelling at me to get away from her."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 02:33:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil lifted her from her feet, or from where she was sitting, planting her in his lap. It wasn't a good time to really do anything to make her feel better but he could hold her at least while she ate even if he watched her barely eat anything. "Oh kitling," his voice sad for her. "She's been away from you for so long and she doesn't know who you are. I know it's hard, having her do something like that to her daughter but she doesn't realize what she's doing or who was in her room with her."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 02:47:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She leaned against him, just staring at her food as she listened to him.&nbsp; "I know..." she said simply.&nbsp; "She...she knew who I was last night," she said.&nbsp; "Though to her I was still a little girl and she thought that papa would be coming home."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 04:18:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moving his hands over her arms and shoulders, Cecil thought about what he was told and what she went through last night. If he could make things better for her beyond what he could do already he would but he didn't know how to do that. "Oh kitling, my sympathies." He reached over for a piece of ham, folded it in half, and brought it to her mouth. "I do have some news, not sure if it's good or not, but I sent word to Aerira to see if she would offer some help. If she asks for a price, I'll pay that as well."<br><br>The sounds of Brandon's stride could be heard about than, moving along the hallway with a quick movements. At the same time a general murmur of voices started up outside and it sounded like a mob was heading towards the inn. Cecil cocked his head to the side, frowned, and started to radiate a little annoyance and anger. "We're about to have company, some of the humans are not exactly happy with Lady Melody for killing their Lord," he stated a moment later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 04:54:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody watched him fold a piece of ham in half and hesitated a bit before leaning in and taking a bite anyways.&nbsp; She perked up at his words and asked, "What kind of price would she ask?&nbsp; Money?&nbsp; I would give her everything I have."<br><br>She looked over as Brandon came in and she glared, not at him, but at the fact that these people would defend such a pig.&nbsp; Well, if they wanted to be idiots, that was fine, but she wasn't going to make them dead idiots.&nbsp; "Let's go," she said getting up and heading to her room, looking for her mother.&nbsp; She was back in her world, not responding to anything and she grabbed her hand and led her to where they were.&nbsp; "I want to get home anyways, I'm worried about Fluffy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 05:31:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not positive what she might ask. Coins, I'd doubt that though. Knowing her, she might ask me to retrieve something that was written down that she can't retrieve herself. Or spend a decade translating some thing just because it would amuse her to have someone doing that for her for no reason except to accept the bargain."<br><br>Cecil also glared at Brandon but he was more annoyed with the people down below, which was the ones that were interrupting their breakfast more than the pest was since he had come to say what Cecil already knew. "Home it is than." Cecil helped everyone climb onto the roof, using a ladder to the side of the building, before he stripped off his blade and handed it to kitling. With a run, he soared off the edge of the inn, flying through the air for a bit in his human shape before releasing his power and shifting, gliding upward at the last moment so he didn't become trapped between buildings.<br><br>Hovering at the edge of the inn, in the main square, he lowered his tail onto the roof of the inn and waited for the three of them to climb/crawl over along it until they were settled. The crowd down below started to scatter when they saw the red beast at the inn, and once the three were settled into place, Cecil let out a roar that rattled all the windows and timbers before he lifted upwards and headed towards the pest's village.<br><br>At least the pest didn't scream this time he thought sometime during the flight but before he landed in the more open area within one of the villages that was in the lands he claimed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 16:29:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, if she asks for something written down," she said.&nbsp; "I'll go retrieve it for her.&nbsp; I'll pay the price.&nbsp; Though if it's translating something, I may not be able to help with that."&nbsp; She chuckled a bit at her last statement, trying to cheer up somewhat.<br><br>Melody stood with her mother on the roof, wondering just how they were going to get her on without her or both of them getting cut up, of course Cecil would heal them, but still.&nbsp; When Cecil held out his tail for them, she held onto her mother tightly as she climbed with her, getting cut up in the process like she knew she would.&nbsp; She didn't care though, and once she was on, she held her mother to her tightly, not going to let her fall off.&nbsp; She made sure there was room for Brandon too as well, before Cecil took off.<br><br>When they landed, Melody looked back at Bran and said, "Thank you for coming."&nbsp; Even if he wasn't much help, he did give her some morale support.&nbsp; He really did need training though.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 19:24:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We'll both take care of what Aerira might ask. I've decided and that's that since I want to do this for you." Cecil nodded, giving her a smile and wrapping his arms around her again before the sounds downstairs started to grow stronger.<br><br>Sometimes he would play and tease, especially when the pest was on his back, but with her mother in the state she was in, Cecil behaved himself instead of doing any aerial stunts. He even kept his speed to a lesser amount, gliding along with ease and keeping those on his back from worrying or becoming too frightened. A slow steady bit of his magic sank into them through their legs and the rest of them that was touching his scales, healing their wounds with a steady touch. <br><br>He couldn't wait to get back to the cavern as well, a lot of shifting had taken place in a short time and he was feeling the drain again. It would be nice to be able to recharge. Cecil kept to his dragon shape and stood over Melody and her mother, watching with slightly tired eyes but still ones that were taking in everything around them. He smiled a dragon smile that showed off his long teeth as he saw Shea's head pop up in one of the front windows, stare at the group with wide eyes, and than disappear again.<br><br>Soon enough it was time to head back to the cavern itself and that short flight was a lot quicker. Being eager to be home, he pushed his speed a little until they landed inside.<br><br>*****<br><br>"I apologize if I wasn't that much help but I appreciate being asked to journey with you, so you're welcome. Come by tomorrow, during the afternoon, and Shea and I will be ready for your lessons."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 19:53:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody smiled softly at him and merely nodded before Cecil took off heading back to their home.&nbsp; Once there, Melody made sure her mother was comfortable in her bed before going back to where Cecil was and sitting with him on his pile of gold.&nbsp; "I've been thinking about it," she said.&nbsp; "And while I would love for my mother to be my mother again, I'm afraid that if she finds out what happened then it would just break her once more and that's something I don't want to risk happening, so..." she took a deep breath and continued.&nbsp; "I'll take her as my daughter and I just hope that I can be the mother that I have wanted all my life."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 21:24:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A few puffs of white smoke escaped his nostrils as his chest expanded and deflated in contentment while he lay on top of the metal he's gathered for years, feeling it's power flowing back into him again. His eyes were half lidded as he set his head on his talons, and no! he still insisted that he did not act cat-like!, resting with a sigh of pleasure. He listened to what was going on in the room off behind him, hearing kitling get her mother settled and the words that came from the kittenling like who is this? why does she smell like you? i'm going to rub and mark her as mine? someone to feed me? and other arrogant and possessive statements.<br><br>Those puffs of smoke were turned and directed towards kitling as he felt her settle against his side and when he turned his head to look at her, his eyes opening fully now that he was listening to what she was saying. He could tell, even while they had flow back towards the pests village and than the cavern, that kitling was hurting and it seemed like she still might be, at least it appeared that way to him.<br><br>"I wish there was a way for me to bring her back to you as she was and with all the memories she's made just from meeting you over the last day or two but I know of no way that I could accomplish that." He let out a larger puff of smoke before he laughed a little since it surrounded her without burning or restricting her from breathing inside of it. "We don't need anyone to help with that than, I can accomplish moving her soul into you. I do need to ask though, are you willing to be the one to let your mother's soul fly free from her current body or would you prefer that I do it?" He wasn't going to ask her right out if she could kill her own mother but that would be what was needed to free the soul and direct it into Melody.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 21:51:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Fluffy came up to her as she sat next to Cecil and she stroked the cat's fur.&nbsp; "She's my mother," she explained to her everything that was going on and what they were going to do, clarifying when the cat didn't understand something.&nbsp; When she got tired of having it explained to her, she said, "I'm hungry."&nbsp; Melody sighed softly and put out some food before returning back to Cecil.&nbsp; It took a moment for what he said to sink in and then she realized what he was saying.&nbsp; Tears came to her eyes and she shook her head.&nbsp; "I...I wouldn't be able to do it.&nbsp; I can't...." she bit her lip and took a deep breath.&nbsp; &nbsp;"You'll have to," she told him.&nbsp; "And please make it quick and painless."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 22:32:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wouldn't even think about making her suffer, she's had years of that." He was a little put off that she would even think he might make someone that was so important to her, and that they sought out, suffer. "Kitling... when do you wish to do all of this?" He stared at her still with his wide large eyes. "I ask because we don't have a way to take care of a baby here, and if you choose to stay at your cottage, there is more room there but again, there's no furniture or the like to take care of a child. You were walking and talking already when I took you, so it was easier to furnish a room for you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 23:10:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know," she said.&nbsp; "It's just that...I feel horrible wanting to do this now."&nbsp; She wrapped her arms around her and the fluffball came to snuggle up to her.&nbsp; "I know that it's probably for the best, but...I feel like I'm being a horrible daughter right now who doesn't deserve her mother no matter what form she takes."&nbsp; She took a deep breath and tried to calm down.&nbsp; "I think, though, that that depends.&nbsp; Would...would I be pregnant with her full length or not?&nbsp; If I would be then...I think maybe I would need to stay at my cottage."&nbsp; Though it was clear she didn't want to move away from here just yet, even though she knew she could come over everyday.&nbsp; "Though maybe we should try it here first.&nbsp; And the furniture would be easy to get."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>09-08-2013, 23:52:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wouldn't feel that way, knowing how catatonic your mother is, or sometimes becomes at least." He snorted, filling the space around her with more smoke than he was. "Do not do that. You didn't know she was with that human and as soon as you learned, you went to her and removed her from that situation. How does anything you've done make you a bad daughter? It took strength to even attempt that and to see her like that." He lifted his head, peering at a part of the cave that was near Melody's room but off to the side. With that look, the walls started to shift like they were being heated and at last he puffed his chest out, releasing a slow stream of heat that reshaped the rock into a chamber that would be for the child.<br><br>"Yes, as far as I've known, the babe would have to be carried for the full length." He looked back at her again. "But this might also give me a chance to learn more about your last request, if you still wish for me to try to extend your life. The two types of magics shouldn't be that different. You and the pest could go purchase the furniture you need tomorrow when you arrive at the manor to teach Shea and him how to be a better fighters. Unless you wish me to go with you to purchase those things."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>10-08-2013, 00:24:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His words made her feel better and she leaned into him a bit.&nbsp; "I think," she began.&nbsp; "That with a baby on the way, that I would still be willing to do it, but I hope that she would be willing to do it too when she is old enough to know what it means.&nbsp; I also think that this would put a halt into the training, maybe."&nbsp; She looked at the room that was made and asked, "Couldn't you both go with me to get the furniture?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>10-08-2013, 01:19:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil lowered his head again, looking at her through one of his eyes before his lips rose again into a dragon smile, showing many of his teeth and how long and sharp they are. "She may decide to take up that offer of not being able to age once she is old enough to make that choice." Plus this would give him some time to work on the way to actually do that but now that he's been thinking about the idea, he has some ideas on what might need to be done to accomplish the request. "We both could go with you, true. I don't know much about choosing furniture for human kitlings since dragons only lay eggs and depending on the type, do different things to incubate them. Kitlings are born with teeth that are sharp enough to tear meat, plus their parents surround them with metal, which helps them grow more than the meat does."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>10-08-2013, 04:34:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Most people would be cowed by seeing his "smile", but it amused Melody to no great end to just reach out and touch his teeth occasionally when he was smiling.&nbsp; It always mesmerized her how sharp they could be, and yet she could literally touch them and walk away without a scratch.&nbsp; She listened to him speak and she laughed a bit.&nbsp; "Well, you are in for a change."&nbsp; After a bit of silence, she spoke up, "Cecil?&nbsp; Did you ever want to have real kitlings?&nbsp; Like with wings and scales and large scary teeth?"&nbsp; She giggled a bit before it faded.&nbsp; "C...could we go ahead and do it now...in a few moments?&nbsp; I want to spend a bit more time with her before we do it, but...I do want it done today."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>10-08-2013, 21:32:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He hardly moved each time he saw her close to him, letting him feel the touch of her hand on his large teeth and risking herself if he choose to tease her. Cecil only hmmphed at the thought of going to purchase human kitling furniture but he didn't turn down her offer since she asked him to join her. He lowered his head again and stared at her through one large eye, thinking back a few decades or longer before his head rose and he shook it back and forth.<br><br>"I have one dragon kitling but her and I don't speak much. She's settled in her part of our world and we're both content with that. Now I have another kitling instead and I'm just as proud of her as I am of Dyn."<br><br>"Call me when you're ready and I promise you that I won't make her suffer. She'll go to sleep and never know what happened to her."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>10-08-2013, 21:58:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes widened at that revelation.&nbsp; "You...you do have a kit?" she asked.&nbsp; "Why don't you two speak much?" she asked.&nbsp; It really wasn't any of her business, but she was so very curious.<br><br>"I know you won't," she told him, looking down and feeling ashamed she had asked him that.&nbsp; "I was really just afraid I would make her suffer if I was the one to do it and...well...I knew you wouldn't, but I was still afraid."&nbsp; She still is afraid, but at least her mother could have a chance at a happier life now.&nbsp; She turned towards her room and headed inside.&nbsp; Her mother was in her catatonic state this time, just staring into space as if nothing was happening around her.&nbsp; She sighed and sat next to her, holding her hand softly.&nbsp; "Everything's going to be okay," Melody told her.&nbsp; "I promise you that, and I'll take good care of you..."&nbsp; She hugged her mom for a few minutes before she called out to Cecil.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>10-08-2013, 22:38:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil's rumbled caused his chest to inflate and deflate, pushing her against his side since he felt her sitting against him while they talked. "I do and we don't only because she's grown up and she left to find her own place and to someday have kitlings of her own. We didn't have a disagreement or anything like that but she wanted her space and so did I so we both acknowledged that and she found her own cavern where she could add to her hoard."<br><br>"It's okay kitling, you're worried about her and there's no reason for me to be upset with you about that." He looked along his flank for a bit, staring at the room where the kitling had retreated to say her parting words and he gave her that privacy. Hearing her call, he drew on the flames inside of him to shift again and it was easier since he was surrounded by his hoard. He gave Melody a somber look as he sat down next to her, taking her mother's hand from her.<br><br>As he said, he helped her mother fall asleep even though she was already catatonic and with a little push he sent a small tendril of power into her hand, along her arm, and into her heart, causing the organ to stop pumping within moments of the energy entering it. With a small sigh, her mother's breath escaped her and Cecil chased the soul of the Traveler inside of her mother, gathering it to himself and in his hand. He reached over to touch Melody's stomach, pushing the soul into her, letting her feel the warmth of how bright that soul is. Before he could finish, his eyes widened as he felt another dragon place her hand on his and sink another soul into Melody's stomach with a breezy touch.<br><br>"Aerira, what... Oh!"<br><br>After that quick statement, the energy of the two dragons flared a moment longer before dissipating.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>10-08-2013, 22:59:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody nodded softly, understanding what he meant.&nbsp; "I would like to meet her sometime," she told him.<br><br>Melody bit back a sob as he stopped her heart, but her mother looked so peaceful now.&nbsp; She felt absolutely horrible for doing this, but she just reminded herself, that it was only the body that died, her soul is to be reborn.&nbsp; That comforted her, especially when Cecil was guiding her mother's soul into her and she felt the warmth.&nbsp; But then, another warmth entered her and she saw Aerira there.&nbsp; "Ae...Aerira?" she asked.&nbsp; "What are you doing?"&nbsp; She didn't understand as Cecil seemed to, she was scared and confused.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>10-08-2013, 23:33:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He hadn't thought of Dyn... well... some time before Melody was settled in the cavern. "It's a long trip even by flight but if you really want to meet her, we could go sometime. It'll take about three or four days to fly that far since she settled into a mountain far to the east."<br><br>Cecil kept his eyes on Melody, showing her his sympathy that way since he couldn't touch her until everything was completed. After, once Aerira let a soothing breeze flow over Melody, Cecil sat back and gathered the kitling into his arms. He knew that Aerira had left already but he could explain and answer the question that had been asked. "She gifted you with your father's soul. I gather that she kept it all these years until now, giving it back to you so the three of you could be together even if it wasn't the way your family was before all of this took place."<br><br>He looked over at her mother, seeing the serene expression that was on her face. "Tomorrow, since it's evening already, we can bury her outside of the cottage if you like?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>11-08-2013, 01:32:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I would like to," she said softly, nodding at him.&nbsp; She just hoped that Dyn would be willing for them to visit and maybe get to know her.<br><br>Melody calmed down as the soothing breeze flew over her and she took a deep and calming breath.&nbsp; When Cecil finally took her into her arms, the explanation he gave her made her start to cry.&nbsp; "My father's soul?"&nbsp; This was the best gift she could have ever been given.&nbsp; She wrapped her arms around her stomach and nodded.&nbsp; "I would like that," she said softly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>11-08-2013, 03:07:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Than we'll journey east sometime soon." He wasn't sure either if his dragon kitling would even be interested in seeing him but he was older, much older, than her. Still, it's been a few decades since they even were in each others presence.<br><br>"That's right. It seems that Aerira gifted you his soul as a way to try to make it up to you for failing to watch over your parents and protect them since they were hers." Cecil thought that the idea of burying her mother at the cottage would be something Melody might be interested in and he smiled over at her with a human smile when she agreed. "Than we'll do that tomorrow, just you and I, before going to visit the pest."<br><br>He wasn't sure what more to say or do tonight since it didn't seem proper that he start a sexual story with kitling when her mother's body was lying in her room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>11-08-2013, 04:25:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded and smiled at him.&nbsp; "How old is she?" she asked.<br><br>Fluffy came in just then and she looked up at her sadly.&nbsp; "Is it...over?"<br><br>Melody nodded and took the kitten into her arms and she realized something.&nbsp; "Well, if that's true.&nbsp; We may need a bigger room for them," she looked up at him, trying her hardest to return back to normal, but...after this, who in the world can pretend that nothing ever happened.&nbsp; Her mother lay dead on her bed, while her soul resided inside Melody's womb as well as her father's.&nbsp; "I already know what I'm going to name them," she said.&nbsp; "My mother's name was Natalie and my father's was Jon.&nbsp; I think it's only right."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>11-08-2013, 05:21:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil tapped a claw against the stone of the cavern, thinking about that question and using the tapping to count backwards until he said, "About a hundred. Yes, that's right. Her mother and I met up about a hundred years ago."<br><br>His hands moved over her back as he held onto her while he faced her. "Those names are very fitting and you sound pleased with them."<br><br>(Sorry, this was a weak reply. :) Uh, if you want to move on and do a time jump, have at it. :))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>11-08-2013, 05:47:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				((It's fine ^_^ and okay))<br><br>"Where is her mother?" she asked, not trying to be prying about it, but she was very curious.<br><br>She smiled up at him and nodded.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~<br><br>The next day, tears fell down her cheeks as she stood above her mother's grave.&nbsp; "This was the right thing to do...right?" she asked, now questioning herself.&nbsp; She felt horrible, she felt as if she had killed her own mother instead of giving her a chance to live a better life.&nbsp; She put her hand on her stomach and remembered why it had to happen and felt a bit better if not by much.&nbsp; "Let's go," she said picking up the cat.&nbsp; She wanted her to come along as well.&nbsp; She wiped away a tear and said, "We need furniture."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>12-08-2013, 02:48:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He lowered his head back to his front legs, thinking about the question she asked. "I'm not sure. After Dyn was strong enough to fly on her own and to find her own hoard, her mother and I drifted apart. It's been even longer since I've seen her mother."<br><br>Cecil stood behind her, once he dug the grave for her and placed a marker to remember where the grave was dug. He didn't have any words to say since burying the dead was more of a human thing, dragons tended to die alone or go to the mass bone yard where many dragon skeletons were bleached by the sun. He looked down at Melody, and a light frown pulled on his mouth. "I'm not sure but she was sick and now she's at peace, or at least she's not suffering any longer. I think that if she could have chosen, she wouldn't want to be trapped in a mind that was broken or hiding."<br><br>He walked with her along the trail that led to the village, taking some time and falling back into his role as her protector. He figured they were going to go meet up with the pest first but maybe she had other ideas.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>12-08-2013, 04:22:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're right.&nbsp; I know your right."&nbsp; She took comfort in his words.&nbsp; This was just something that was very hard to do.&nbsp; She led the way to Brandon's manor and asked around for him until she found him in his study.&nbsp; "Brandon," she started.&nbsp; "Would you mind helping us get furniture for the babies?" she asked him.<br><br>((Sorry for the weak post))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>12-08-2013, 19:48:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I understand. Dragons and humans might be different in how they have families but even though my kind stays within boundries because of territory, we do care for our kitlings. Plus I'm an odd dragon, deciding long ago to release the Travelers and humans, letting them be free. Even though I take from them, I have learned that your kind form different bonds with each other. Plus you've helped me learn that even more all these years you've been with me. Now we'll have even more kitlings with us. I have to admit, it feels strange to me to think that I'll be a kitlings adopted elder."<br><br>*****<br><br>Brandon stood with Shea in the armory, which he didn't mind letting Lady Melody and ... her guardian inside of. He looked over at Melody with a hesitant smile her while Shea practically bounced on her feet, trying to choose a dagger or a short sword from the collection. "So you made your choice then?" he asked, his gaze lowering to her belly for a moment before he looked back up. "I'd be honored, Lady Melody."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>12-08-2013, 20:06:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She had to laugh at that and said, "You know.&nbsp; I never saw either of my parents' parents.&nbsp; I'm glad I can give something else to them I've never had before.&nbsp; A grandfather."&nbsp; She smiled at him softly and then smirked at him, teasing him, "And you're an elder without needing grandkitlings."&nbsp; She laughed softly.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>She watched Shae bouncing up and down with glee as she tried to decide among the many different weapons she could choose from.&nbsp; "Be sure you can hold it up for long periods of time without tiring," she said.&nbsp; That was the best way to choose a sword.&nbsp; Then she turned back to Brandon and smiled softly.&nbsp; "I have and thank you.&nbsp; I'm afraid that this will also change the training up a bit, since I won't be the one to fight you.&nbsp; But...I still have a few ideas we could try."&nbsp; She smiled softly and said, "Well when you are finished up here, we can go."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>13-08-2013, 00:27:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil's smile was wide as he looked at her still, glad that something he said had made her laugh on this somber day. He knew that she was upset and mourning, first finding her mother the way her mother was and than actually having to see her mother leave her body and go into Melody and than being buried. It was a lot all in a few days. "Aerira might know if your elders might live but..." He trailed off, thinking about why Melody's parents had left the Travelers and maybe it was better to let the past stay that way. "So I am and that's better than having another dragon kitling that I'd have to watch over for almost twenty years until he or she learns to fly. Your children will grow faster than that and their mother is smart, intelligent, and strong."<br><br>*****<br><br>Shea nodded, listening to what she was told before she choose a blade that was the length of her forearm or a little longer since she could grow into it because she was still a teenager or about that age. Brandon handed her a sheath and said, "I expect that you wear that all the time now." After, he turned to Lady Melody and smiled a warm smile. "I understand and that makes sense but let's talk while we help you choose what you seek." He wanted to place his hand around her waist or take her hand but he shot Cecil a quick worried look, swallowed, and kept his hands to himself, waiting for the Lady to take the lead since they were going shopping for her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>13-08-2013, 01:39:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wouldn't know them if I saw them."&nbsp; She listened as he continued speaking and sighed softly, "I hope I'll be a good mother."<br><br>~~~~~~~~~<br><br>Melody nodded and then led the way to the market place and looked at all the things.&nbsp; "I know I'll need two cribs and some toys, but...I don't even know what toys to get or if I should get anything else besides that." She looked at the furniture, trying to pick the ones she liked the most, not worried about the cost because they had plenty of money.&nbsp; "What do you two think?" she asked picking out two ornately carved, dark wood cribs, that were nicely padded.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>13-08-2013, 02:13:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh kitling," Cecil answered, kissing the top of her head. "I have no doubts that you will be." He thought back some more of how she was when she was growing up in the cavern and with a dragon as an adopted guardian. "I have every belief that those two kitlings will have a great mother."<br><br>*****<br><br>Cecil knew that he wasn't really much help here, as he said to her but he could at least listen and learn. The pest though seemed at least better since what Cecil was listening to was how the pest helped pick out the two cribs, seeing that they could rock back and forth to help a kitling fall asleep. Cecil did speak up though and added, "A cloth doll would be good for Natalie and how about a horse doll for Jon?" Cecil looked over the items in the shop and picked up some cloth that could be used as diapers and picked up two rattles as well. "These might work..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>13-08-2013, 03:31:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody leaned into him, feeling better now, but still morning the loss of her mother.<br><br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br><br>"Those would be good," she smiled as Cecil picked out the toys and cloth for diapers.&nbsp; "I think Natalie could play with some of the toys you have given me when I was younger as well."&nbsp; She looked around and also found some more toys for Jon.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>13-08-2013, 20:39:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil turned to face her, holding out the items he found and giving her a wide smile that almost matched the one he would give her if he was in his dragon shape. The smile was for her words and because he was remembering the times when she was a even younger kitling and how he used to bring her gifts from the different villages or the one town that was part of the lands he claimed. Most of the time they were dolls but as she got older he returned with marble sets, some wooden toys that moved, and a few others that he thought she might have been interested in. There was times when he brought her something, like a replica of a Traveler's wagon, that were a mistake and they seemed to upset her.<br><br>"That's right, we do have two or three trunks of your old toys. They're stored in the back part of the cavern, shoved into a niche that's in one of the back corners."<br><br>Brandon felt a little out of his depth, he had no need to purchase anything here since the manor had a room, mostly the attic, was packed with old furniture that was used each time someone at the manor had a child. Still, he looked over some of the toys and stated, "I could send down a few small wooden weapons like a sword for Jon and well... Natalie since I'm thinking that her mother would raise another duelist. Although I'd rather offer the gift of some clothing, there's trunks and trunks of clothing for babes and children up in the attic."<br><br>(I can't remember, but I think that it hadn't been, but had the cottage been further furnished? Some things were purchased but I might be misremembering...)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>13-08-2013, 21:00:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				((Besides what she had grabbed from Brandon's place as reward, I don't think it was furnished past that.&nbsp; And that was just some curtains and a few decorations))<br><br>Melody smiled and said, "I think some of those toys would be good for Jon as well."&nbsp; She was very fond of most of those toys, but there were a couple that had upset her when he brought them home to her.&nbsp; She looked over at Brandon as he spoke up and smiled back at him.&nbsp; "I would so very much appreciate both the clothes and the swords.&nbsp; They would both be huge helps.&nbsp; Though...why do you have children's clothing in your attic?"&nbsp; She was confused, not really knowing about the traditions his family held.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>13-08-2013, 21:42:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"They would be good for him as well," Cecil agreed, turning his thoughts to the cottage and how it was still mostly barren. "Since we're shopping, we can visit some of the other shops and finish decorating the cottage. We have to make a room for the kitlings after all so we'll take care of the other rooms." If they were done in this shop, Cecil pulled out a bag of coins to pay for what they had decided upon and dickered with the male owner to have the cribs delivered to the cottage that was just outside of the village.<br><br>Brandon's laugh was delightful. "Lady Melody, my family doesn't give up anything that they claimed as their own, unless someone comes and takes it from them. The attic is packed with clothing of three generations, furniture, and trunks upon trunks of so many things that it would take me a whole life time to catalog. That's what happens when you're descended from a pirate and even had parents that were just as interested in collecting, taking, or keeping anything that they wanted. In a way, my family is like dragons except we hoarded more than just metal."<br><br>(That's what I thought, the curtains, a bed, and the few pieces she claimed from the manor. Okies.)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>13-08-2013, 22:20:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"That is something else we need to do," she said.&nbsp; Her cottage was pretty much barren right now and needed some furniture to make it lively.&nbsp; She had a feeling that, with the babes on the way, she would be spending some more time in that cottage.&nbsp; "Well need some beds too, but that won't come for at least a couple more years," she decided.<br><br>She looked at Brandon as he answered her question and asked, "Wouldn't you need them someday though?&nbsp; For when you do find a wife?"&nbsp; He was handsome, that was for sure.&nbsp; So he shouldn't have any trouble finding one.&nbsp; She led the way to more shops, looking at all the different furniture and picking them out.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>13-08-2013, 23:46:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil nodded, knowing she was right about the cottage but since they were out and about they could take care of what she might like for the cottage. "We can do that when they are older," he agreed.<br><br>The dragon snickered, amused at the exchange between the pest and kitling. Plus he was rather amused at watching the pest explain everything and at the reply he heard next, which was, "No Lady Melody. There's so much of it up there that I have plenty even if I get married and have many children."<br><br>Cecil kept pace with kitling and helped out if she asked him with anything but beyond that he was the silent body guard that was there to pay when she choose things for her cottage.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>13-08-2013, 23:55:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, as long as you're sure you have enough," she smiled at him.&nbsp; "I'll be happy to take what you don't need off your hands."&nbsp; As they went along, she picked out all kinds of furniture for her home.&nbsp; Couches and chairs and tables and all kinds of other furniture.&nbsp; But it wasn't so much that they all couldn't fit.&nbsp; "I hope I'm not spending up all of the money you brought," she said.&nbsp; Though now she was pretty much finished shopping for now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>14-08-2013, 02:08:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"No kitling, it's fine and you're not or I would have cut you off," he teased, letting her have what she wanted since the cottage was hers and he felt that she should decorate how she liked. At least her cottage was a place where he wouldn't feel the need to set things on fire, even if he gave her the freedom to decorate her room back at the cavern as much as she could since it was hard to place things in a room that was made out of stone. Like before, when he paid he added a bit of extra to have the larger pieces delivered, which would lead to a steady stream of wagons coming to the cottage for some time.<br><br>Brandon smiled at her. "It's perfectly alright with me. It's one my way I can get you to come to the manor and we'll make a day of it, digging through whatever is up there. There's so much that even I don't know a quarter of what is up there. Who knows, we might even find more secrets like you discovered earlier with the skeleton that was guarding the wealth of my grandfather's escapades."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>14-08-2013, 22:18:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at him and continued to purchase until she was sure she had everything she needed.&nbsp; She smiled at Brandon and laughed.&nbsp; "So, you're just using it as an excuse to have me come over?&nbsp; I'll come."&nbsp; He was right of course, they could find some more secrets and not to mention plenty of clothes for her children.&nbsp; "I can come by when you are ready to go through it all."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>15-08-2013, 04:14:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Even though he was thinking of many of the humans, and especially Brandon, as pests Cecil was glad a bit that kitling was getting more interaction with them. He thought that she could have been really upset with humans due to what she had been through and how her parents have been treated, that was reinforced once they went to Broadsea but he didn't see that taking place. He smiled a little, standing behind her and wanting to touch her but that would change the role he played when they were in the village so he only listened to the exchange between the two.<br><br>Brandon blinked at her and turned a little flushed from embarrassment. "Well... maybe. And you have an open invitation to the manor whenever you like to arrive there. I like seeing you there and you keep things interesting. To be honest it sometimes feels like I'm trapped there even though so many live at the manor." He shrugged, looking at her and so far today he's enjoyed the shopping even if, like Cecil said earlier, which he had no idea the dragon had said, he was out of his depth. "I know Shea is thrilled with the lessons and she's waiting for you to show up for more of them. I was also wondering if you might want me to teach you how to play chess."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>15-08-2013, 06:02:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled, seeing him blush a bit and refrained from chuckling softly.&nbsp; Though when he spoke of being trapped, she frowned a little.&nbsp; "Maybe you should go out a bit more.&nbsp; You own this whole region, so why not?"&nbsp; She of course, didn't really understand much of the human world having been raised by a dragon.&nbsp; "I'm sure someone out of all those people would be willing to watch the manor for you."&nbsp; She smiled when he spoke of Shea and nodded.&nbsp; "She has very strong potential for this and I'm hoping these lessons will help her feel more brave when having to travel away from the manor for her errands."&nbsp; She just hoped it didn't make the girl reckless thinking she could take on anything.&nbsp; Though if she trained her right, she should know what to do.&nbsp; "Chess?" she asked tilting her head to the side.&nbsp; "I would like that."&nbsp; She smiled.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>15-08-2013, 13:35:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Brandon's look was one of surprise even while he still was a bit flustered. "I do rule as you say but it's hard to explain. I have to stay at the manor a lot to oversee disputes between people, try to find wealth to help the village, hear news from the village, the manor, and other places. Just look at the tournament and the faire, that took days of my time to organize even if others helped. No, I do get trapped inside." He gestured at Cecil, a gesture of acknowledgement. "He might be the one that owns this part of our world but it's humans, and usually one human, or a family of them, that rules over the others."<br><br>"That's because you humans choose to make settlements. I never asked that your kind do that," Cecil added.<br><br>Brandon shrugged, knowing that was the case but there wasn't much he could do since the village was settled when his grandfather was alive and it's only grown since then. "I'm sure it will help Shea," he continued, changing the subject. "Yes, chess. It's a human game of strategy. I'm not sure but I've heard it was invented to help work out tactics against well..." He gestured at Cecil again, implying it was a game against dragons. "That does make sense because all the pieces in my father's set are in the shape of knights and dragons."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>15-08-2013, 21:19:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She thought about what he said, finding it interesting.&nbsp; "Speaking of which, I still owe you the gold I promised.&nbsp; I'll bring by some tomorrow when I come over," she smiled at him.&nbsp; She remembered now that Cecil hadn't known about this, but it was her gold she was giving to Brandon, not his.<br><br>At the mention of what chess was about, she smiled.&nbsp; "Well then, I think I shall be the dragons and we'll see whom will be beating whom."&nbsp; Despite being human, Melody thought of herself as a dragon and would always be one, even if the others didn't really see it that way.&nbsp; Except perhaps Cecil.&nbsp; "Do you play chess Cecil?" she asked him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>16-08-2013, 02:25:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Brandon smiled, he had worked out some ideas with the influx of gold she offered and he knew there was a place in his village that could use it. Mostly it was a small house where the matron decided to take in some orphans but without much help it was hard for her to keep buying food, clothing, and the like for those that she welcomed into her home. "That's great then," he answered, flicking his gaze between Lady Melody and her guardian since Cecil was looking back and forth at the two, clearly lost on what they were talking about.<br><br>"That we shall but I warn you, I've been playing since I was old enough to be taught by my father."<br><br>Cecil made his usual hmmph sound and shook his head. "I do not. It's a game, as he said, that teachers others on how they think they should kill me or my kind. Dragons, and their kin, have other games we play like how to roast a human or flay the skin from their bones so you can get the tender parts inside. But mostly we enjoy playing chase the virgin the most."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>16-08-2013, 02:45:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"What kind of games are those?" she asked him, looking a bit shocked.&nbsp; "Those don't really sound like games.&nbsp; Though the reason behind chess does sound a bit unrealistic.&nbsp; I mean, a board game is nothing like the battlefield and a few swords will do nothing against a dragon's hide.&nbsp; Not to mention to scales are sharper than an ordinary sword.&nbsp; Though that's something that both of them should know about.&nbsp; "And I am a fast learner, and I don't give up so easily."&nbsp; She was smug, proud of herself over that fact.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>16-08-2013, 05:48:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ah but they are dragon games. They are what their names are because they help all of us learn to use our breath weapons, or claws, and of course our wings since we have to chase or fly after those that run away." Cecil was deadpan while he explained and he smirked a little at Brandon, not making it clear if he was teasing or if he was serious.<br><br>"Right," Brandon answered, turning to fully look at Lady Melody so he didn't have to notice the looks her guardian was giving him. "It isn't but it helps work out some strategy, or so I've been told. I don't know if it's true and that was another reason why I was seeking a champion to well... you know since you won even if you tricked me." He grinned at her before he nodded. "I'm sure you are, you are his after all."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>16-08-2013, 05:56:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"It sounds more like going out and doing it than a game," she said.&nbsp; But she wasn't an expert, considering she hadn't had anyone to play with except Cecil growing up and they hadn't really played much games.&nbsp; She mainly entertained herself with her toys and adventures that normally ended up with her getting into trouble with either Cecil, something or someone she met outside of the cavern, or both.<br><br>"Really, I think if you want a chance at even killing a dragon you would have to do so when they are babies and that's just cruel."&nbsp; She wrapped her arms around her stomach then, though really it was her own fault for even bringing it up and getting a little upset over it.&nbsp; "Anyways," she continued.&nbsp; "If you would like I could give you and Shea some more lessons today?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>16-08-2013, 19:50:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil's smile at her was a little amused and proud. "That is true as well, kitling and dragons use those games as ways to teach them all of those things since it's tradition. There was times when I helped teach Dyn those same games but then I met this human orphan and trying to raise her taught me new things. Once she came to me and spent days asking me why over and over and over again, making me think about what dragons do and the reasons why they do those things." At the end of that he broke his role and came up to Melody to touch her shoulders some more and kiss the back of her neck. <br><br>Brandon's color returned as he was chastised by her, making him embarrassed. "I... suppose you're right. I never thought of it that way but then we've always thought of the dragons as beasts that do things to us that are cruel. I guess Cecil... has a point. This former orphan woman makes all of us think about different things or ways we react." He stood taller and added, "I'd appreciate if you would continue the lessons, Lady Melody."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>16-08-2013, 20:45:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed, remembering that.&nbsp; Every time he answered her questions, she would ask why and would keep doing that until he either got frustrated with her, ran out of answers, or both.&nbsp; Sometimes though, that was a game she played and kept asking why no matter what the answer was.&nbsp; It was amusing for a while, then she grew up.<br><br>She smiled at Brandon's response and nodded.&nbsp; "When I was little, I thought Cecil was a beast as well, but then I slowly began to realize that if it wasn't for him I'd be dead and he's always taken care of me.&nbsp; &nbsp;Now, the way both humans and dragons think of each other just confuses me and I don't see why we can't just all get along."&nbsp; She was lost in thought but soon came back to reality and nodded at him.&nbsp; "Alright, the lessons will continue."&nbsp; She smiled softly at him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>16-08-2013, 23:58:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				A small snort, and a bit of white smoke, came from Cecil as he thought about how humans and dragons could get along. He might be unique for his race and one of them that was interested in the humans as more than just vassals but the others, they wouldn't even think about doing what he's done. Even his own dragon kitling was more like dragons but he wasn't going to try to change that part of her. It was how they were and it was how humans were so it wasn't something easy to overcome.<br><br>"I still am," he added, again not making it clear if he was teasing or being serious. "The only thing I don't do any longer is eat people." He continued to move his hands over Melody's shoulders and laughed a little since that smoke had covered her for a moment.<br><br>*****<br><br>"Good then, that would be great."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>17-08-2013, 00:35:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked at Cecil and chuckled a bit at him.&nbsp; Though...maybe what she had said would be impossible.&nbsp; After all, she was basing all the dragons on Cecil and he was different than every other dragon.&nbsp; "You're right, I'm sorry," she said and leaned into him a bit, ignoring the smoke he puffed around her.&nbsp; "So," she said turning back to Brandon.&nbsp; "She we go?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>17-08-2013, 02:26:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"There's no need to apologize to me, kitling. You've shown me that humans and dragons could work together. Look at what you convinced me to do just recently, changing my mind about collecting wealth from villages by having you pretend to be a virgin. I gave you my word that we wouldn't do that any longer and I'll stick to that agreement."<br><br>"By all means, Lady Melody," Brandon added after a bit, envious a little at how the two were at ease with each other and also a little surprised at how Cecil broke his own code to actually show her how he felt about her by the touches he was giving her shoulders or neck.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>17-08-2013, 02:43:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled softly at Cecil, reaching over to grab his hand softly.&nbsp; She nodded at him, feeling very happy right now despite everything that had just happened to her.&nbsp; She reached over and took Brandon's hand as well, and started to lead the way back with their hands held tightly in hers.&nbsp; "The lessons might be a bit hard to give you now, since I can't show you the moves myself.&nbsp; Perhaps you could help us too Cecil?" she asked him, looking over at him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>18-08-2013, 03:59:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil gave her hand a little squeeze and moved the other down to her waist, letting it rest against her. He made a small hmmph sound when the pest's hand was taken but that was all since kitling wanted both of them with her. "I'll take on the lessons for the Lord," Cecil spoke up, "and you can still help Shea since her duels shouldn't be as strenuous on you, at least right now." He smiled over Melody's head, giving Brandon a amused look especially since the pest turned white again since Cecil was better than Melody at using a blade. "Yes, that will work out nicely. Of course, if that's alright with you kitling or even with Brandon."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>18-08-2013, 04:30:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody smiled as she saw Brandon turn white and laughed.&nbsp; "Don't worry," she said.&nbsp; "He has trained me ever since I was eleven."&nbsp; She looked over at Cecil then, "And yes I think I can handle Shea.&nbsp; She is an excellent student and I think that she could go far with this."&nbsp; She smirked and looked over at Brandon.&nbsp; "How would you feel of hiring women as guards?" she asked him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>18-08-2013, 18:57:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil's low laugh continued for some time, amused at the pests reaction to having to have lessons with him since the pest has seen how well kitling can fight and to have to take lessons from her mentor had him even more concerned and fearful. "That's the truth and since you've shown that you know how to wield a blade I don't have to restrain myself as I did when kitling and I first started." Oh yes, this will be entertaining to thrash the pest. "Shea seems like she is looking forward to learning from you," Cecil added as a reply to the acknowledgement that kitling could handle her for some time until her babes grew and it became unsafe for her to continue.<br><br>"Um..." Brandon rambled, still white faced and thinking about the lessons that are going to take place within a few moments once they arrived back at the manor, which he could see coming closer. Plus he felt her hand in his and it was distracting him some more. "Maybe I'll let Shea form her own women squad when she has the training to teach them as well. She's starting to be wasted as a page, especially now that she has a way to channel her energy into something more than just standing around or running messages for me."<br><br>Case in point, Shea was sitting on the top of the stone wall that surrounded the lands of the manor, kicking her feet against the stone. How she managed to climb up that far was anyone's guess. She was laughing at the guards down below that were trying to get her to come down until she saw who was coming up the road and once they were within speaking distance, she ran along the length of the wall, jumped, grabbed a tree branch, and climbed down until she dropped down in front of the three of them.<br><br>Finding a spot in the courtyard, Cecil moved Brandon off to the side, giving them space to work. It soon became clear that kitling was right, the pest kept making openings that were easy to find and Cecil worked on correcting those. At the same time he worked Brandon back and forth across the space they had chosen and they didn't practice with wooden blade or the like, if they were going to duel then they would use their own blades. The clang of metal on metal went on and on for some time and more than a few times Cecil disarmed Brandon or hit with a strike that would have done serious harm if he didn't pull the attack.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>18-08-2013, 22:08:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You'll be fine," she said to Brandon after Cecil spoke to him.&nbsp; "And yes she does.&nbsp; Even when I had worn her out that first day to where she just wanted to collapse, she was still very much eager for the next lesson.&nbsp; I think she'll go far."&nbsp; She looked over at Brandon when he started to speak and smiled excitedly.&nbsp; "Great," she said.&nbsp; "Though I don't think having her stand around doing nothing is having her channel energy," she said.&nbsp; "I know I wouldn't be able to do it though," she said just as she noticed Shea on the wall.<br><br>She smiled as she watched her performance, and clapped when she was on the ground.&nbsp; "That was great," she said smiling happily.&nbsp; "You really are the acrobat, which will come in handy for dodging attacks," she said still smiling.&nbsp; "Now, go get the practice swords and we'll continue our lessons," she smiled as the girl ran off happily to go get them.&nbsp; While the girl was getting the wooden swords, Melody turned to watch Cecil and Brandon, very amused in watching them.&nbsp; When the girl came back, she grabbed her sword and said, "Okay, last time I had you come after me, this time I'm coming after you.&nbsp; I want you to watch me carefully and deflect my attacks.&nbsp; This lesson is about defense, not attack, so just guard yourself."&nbsp; She then came at the girl, striking the piece of wood at her, though not so hard that it would really hurt if it hit her, but it would still sting a bit and probably leave a few welts.&nbsp; That was the price she had to pay though for not guarding properly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>20-08-2013, 19:28:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's what I was thinking, it would be something better for Shea instead of standing around as you said." Brandon nodded, pretty much deciding that he liked the idea of Shea taking over and training a small set of female guards. Although the male guards might not be to happy with the idea but he would make it work since he's realized that women can hold their own due to the woman that had shown him that it was possible.<br><br>Brandon shook his head, typical for Shea to do things like that. All of them have tried to curtail her but she always managed to find a way to get them worried for her. He didn't have much time to think about it though because soon enough he was being pushed by Cecil. It was no wonder Lady Melody won the duels, her teacher was a hard ass and he didn't allow any slacking off, making Brandon work hard to not be sliced, cut, or injured even if sometimes that happened. <br><br>After, Brandon flopped down onto the ground, feeling his body ache and his chest rise and fall. He hadn't been beaten that soundly in a long time. At least it looked like Shea had some of her energy beaten out of her while the two instructors looked hardly winded. It wasn't fair!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-08-2013, 02:58:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Good job," Melody praised Shea when the lesson was over.&nbsp; She couldn't judge Brandon's performance since she hadn't been watching him.&nbsp; Poor girl had red marks on her skin though from where she had been hit and Melody's encouraging words were, "At least they aren't fatal cuts."&nbsp; They would have been if they were using real swords and in a real battle.&nbsp; But, her pupil did nicely and had even managed to block her once, but only once.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think that's enough for today," she smiled.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>21-08-2013, 19:46:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Shea agreed from where she was flopped down next to her Lord, pushing the sweat soaked hair out of her face and breathing deeply. One hand was slapped over the largest bruise on her arm since it stung the most. "I'm getting better though, right? At least from the last time we did this. I know, it'll take a long time but so far I've enjoyed the two duels."<br><br>Cecil finished cleaning his blade and working out the few burrs that were in the metal due to connecting with Brandon's sword. A constant smirk was on his face as he listened or glanced over at the pest, knowing that he had really done more then he should have and forced the human to fight longer. When he was finished he moved over to kitling, placed his hands back on her shoulders, and stated, "It's time to return to the cottage. We'll stay there tonight and get a few more things settled within your second home."<br><br>He fired up the stove when they arrived, working on chopping vegetables and a mix of rabbit and venison meat to prepare into a stew. You couldn't ever go wrong with a stew since it had everything that she would need and it could be made with someone's favorite ingredients. He added some flat bread that he made at the same time, which could be used to slurp up the juices or dunk into the stew.<br><br>While they ate he talked a bit about the training they were involved in, opened a few books that he had picked out during the shopping so he could use them to teach her further or expand on some topics he thought she might be interested in, and kept up a general conversation. Leaving the dishes for later he stood and helped her to her feet before taking the lead to her bedroom that hadn't been used much.<br><br>"Lets see, where did we leave off? It doesn't matter really except that the Maiden had gotten the Beast and the Knight together.<br><br>At that first part of the story for the night he took his time to peel off her breeches, shirt, and anything else she was wearing before helping her into the bath. Both of them had a long day and with the duels he was going to enjoy having a bath with her. The water had been pumped out from the well and he was going to heat it himself.<br><br>"So you see, she had taken over a cottage way out in the forest, making the two chase after her still. What neither of them realized after all this time was that she was a wizardess and she had used a few spells to strengthen how they already felt towards her. It wasn't love magic, really, it was more of her using their own feelings for her instead of making them love her."<br><br>Cecil was still taking his time with the bath once he joined her, his hands moving over her body as he washed parts of her but at those times he was exploring her as foreplay.<br><br>"When they arrived at the cottage where she did her castings they found her waiting for them, naked and exposed. With a laugh, she ran from the cottage and they gave chase until she was caught, or she let them catch her, they never really knew if that was what she did on purpose or if they were better than her. Still she is a crafty Maiden so it was probably her design to be caught."<br><br>He carried Melody back to the bedroom, lay her down on the bed, and continued moving his hands over her for some time. Many times he paused and rested his hand on her stomach, feeling the life inside of her already starting to grow.<br><br>"Once they caught her, she was thrilled with the pleasure she received, having the two men she loved inside of her. She hadn't told the Beast yet that she had perfected a spell that would allow her to change her shape into his shape but that would be for when she wanted him to herself."<br><br>Cecil ended his touching before he leaned over her and worked his cock into her so he could move as he continued the story.<br><br>"This chapter, much like the others, ended with the three of them being together and the Maiden feeling the quickening of her twins inside of her, one for each of the lovers that she had such strong feelings towards."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>21-08-2013, 23:52:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody smiled and nodded at Shea.&nbsp; “You are indeed getting better.&nbsp; The fact that you blocked my sword at least once proves it,” she smiled.&nbsp; “Soon, you’ll be able to block every one of my attacks while initiating your own.”<br><br>She looked back at Cecil when he came up behind her and nodded.&nbsp; “Alright then.”&nbsp; She took his hand as he led her back to the cottage and she sat between his legs like she always does and breathed in the scent of the stew.&nbsp; “Smells amazing,” she said as her stomach growled hungrily.&nbsp; When it was finished, she ate a bit more than usual, conversing with him and paying attention to what he was teaching her.&nbsp; When meal time was over, she grew excited when she realized what he was talking about.<br><br>She listened, biting her lip as he started to peel away all of her clothing until she was naked and sighed when she was in the tub of hot water.&nbsp; It felt so nice and wonderful, she closed her eyes as she listened to his tale.&nbsp; “Oh, so now she can cast spells?” she asked him, raising an eyebrow.&nbsp; She went with it though and continued to listen, growing more and more wet as he washed her body.&nbsp; When he was done with her, she went to wash him as well.<br><br>“And of course it is, why bother running away from something you want unless you’re going to let them catch you?” she asked.&nbsp; “Otherwise you’ll just get away and what good would that be?”<br><br>Soon, the bath was over and he carried her to the bedroom and she looked up at him with love in her eyes.&nbsp; She noticed how he stopped roaming his hands over her to hold them over her belly and smiled up at him, her hands joining his.&nbsp; Though, the story continued, and he pushed himself inside of her, causing her to moan out in pleasure.&nbsp; What he had said though, had her wondering.&nbsp; “Cecil…have you discovered a way to turn me into a dragon?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>22-08-2013, 01:56:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course she can. She's part of the story I'm telling you and if I choose to say she can use powers that others are not aware of than that's my choice," he teased as he moved his hands over her as he kept her resting against him and between his legs, which were spread out in front of him the length of the tub. Cecil's grin at the top of her head and his laugh came next since he was amused.<br><br>He smiled at her all the time that he watched her return the favor and wash him. <br><br>"Exactly and that is true. It's not worth it if no one chases you unless you enjoy running naked through the woods. Although, she seems to do that a lot so maybe she does."<br><br>They were lying together when he moved so he was looking at kitling, one hand resting on the side of his head to give it support. "I've been thinking about it a lot and I have some idea on how I might accomplish extending your life or making it so you don't age. The transfer of the souls helped fuel some ideas but I'm hesitant to try them with your babes inside of you. I think it would be better to wait until they are back into the world before I use any age magics on you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>22-08-2013, 07:51:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody looked up at him and chuckled at him.&nbsp; He certainly could, she agreed with him on that.<br><br>"I agree," she told him.&nbsp; "We should wait."&nbsp; A thought occurred to her just then.&nbsp; "Would it involve my soul being moved to another body?" she asked, remembering that that was one of the offers he had given her about her mother.&nbsp; "Or was it something else?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>22-08-2013, 19:26:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As he leaned on his hand and looked at her, he moved his other hand across other parts of her that he liked touching. "No, I won't have to move your soul out of this body. I was more concerned about waiting because of the babes inside of you. Doing it before they were born might make them never grow up or keep you pregnant without ever being able to deliver them." He paused, thinking some more about what he had come up with about her request so far.<br><br>"In a way it's a bit of a reverse of the spell that I used to transfer souls. It will anchor yours even further and that will keep your body from decaying further."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>22-08-2013, 20:29:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well," she said.&nbsp; "In that case, I'm glad we waited a bit longer and will wait a bit more longer."&nbsp; She smiled up at him, her hand reaching up to stroke the side of his face softly.&nbsp; "I love you," she whispered.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>22-08-2013, 21:30:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I can imagine because I don't know about you but I think if I had to carry two babes inside of me for all time, I would want to end myself after some time." He smiled back at her. "And during the time they are growing in you I can continue to work on the different ways to accomplish what you've asked. Love you as well, kitling."<br><br>(If you want to time jump through the pregnancy, that's cool with me...:) I figured right now they would have a routine mostly, work with shea and brandon up to a point when it became to hard to do so, etc...)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>22-08-2013, 23:58:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				((Alright then ^_^))<br><br>Several months had passed since her parents souls had been transferred into her and it was showing.&nbsp; She was absolutely huge with the twins inside of her and she was sure that any moment now she was going to pop.&nbsp; She had stopped training Shea when her belly started to show, but she still visited them and had her practice her stances and the way she attacked against a tree or someone else who was willing since she couldn't.&nbsp; Now though, she barely had the energy to do anything and not to mention Cecil had to go hunting more often since she was eating more and more.&nbsp; She had also stopped climbing up Cecil's mountain of gold, thinking it too dangerous for her, since it was easy for her to fall.<br><br>Not only that, but over the course of those months, she had been very emotional and saying the wrong thing would have her beyond angry or crying her eyes out and driving Cecil mad with her cravings and having him take her to the village to find what she was wanting to eat because it wasn't always meat and was more often than not, sweet stuffs.&nbsp; To make it worse, she usually got the cravings in the middle of the night and would threaten to go by herself if he didn't take her.&nbsp; Right now though, she was sitting outside enjoying the weather when her water broke.&nbsp; Her eyes widened a bit and she called out, "Cecil...I think they're coming!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-08-2013, 03:36:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				For the most part Cecil kept at her side, only going to the pest's home when she insisted but when he came he made sure to keep up the lessons. He even offered, at times, to work with Shea to give her someone to fight against and since he taught Melody, he knew better how much force and strength to use when he was dueling with the energetic girl. He never pulled his moves or strength when it came to working with the pest and every time they ended, Brandon was winded and his body ached from the time they spent together.<br><br>A few months they never went out from either the cottage or the cavern since winter set in and he made sure that Melody had more than enough to take care of her needs, and the babes needs. It was easier to get her the food she craved when they were at the cottage but even so he ventured out when they were staying at the cavern. While he was away he even picked up treats for the kittenling, or catling, since she grew over the months because it was harder for kitling to do that but he thought that that puffy feline helped ease Melody when she was in a worse mood.<br><br>It was late spring/early summer when he was resting in the cavern, keeping an large eye on the entrance and her since he saw her sitting outside. His other eye popped open with her cry and just as quickly his form shifted to human and he was at her side. With the same speed he scooped her off the ground, carried her inside, and lay her down on the bed that was part of getting the babies room furnished. This one could be disposed of once the babes were out of her instead of ruining the bed that's been hers for as long as she's been living here.<br><br>A quick touch to the bowl of water heated it enough that he could use it to wipe the babes when they came out, and everything else he needed was ready and close enough that he could reach over and take it up with ease. He was right at her side, helping as much as he could until the first feminine cry came and than the masculine cry a few moments later. With care, he used that water to clean them off, help Melody with the rest of what needed to come out of her, and cleaned her once he placed the babes in their cradles that were nearby. Once Melody and the room were spotless, he took the babes into his hands and placed them with her.<br><br>"Kitling, greet your daughter and son."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-08-2013, 04:29:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody had never felt so much pain for so long before, even when she was training with Cecil.&nbsp; She grit her teeth though, as she pushed them out and after what seemed like an eternity, it was finally over.&nbsp; She was covered in sweat and was breathing hard, but the pain was now gone and she was still as Cecil cleaned her up.&nbsp; Fluffy nuzzled up to her as the babes were handed to her.&nbsp; Melody felt nothing but pure happiness as they were in her arms and she smiled down at them.<br><br>Fluffy mewed and pawed at the gently, not taking out her claws so she wouldn't hurt them.&nbsp; "They're so tiny," she said.<br><br>"They're so beautiful," Melody said happily.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-08-2013, 06:26:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He hadn't said anything during the delivery but he had used a bit of his healing on Melody to make it a little easier on her just in case having two babes at once was harder on her than it might have to be. Plus he had noticed that she was bleeding a little more than he expected so even if that was normal he wasn't sure and it was better to take care of her and be over cautious.<br><br>Cecil sat down on a stool he had brought into the room sometime ago. He stuck a finger out towards both of them, letting them latch onto it if they wanted while he smiled at kitling, seeing how much she loved them already. "I agree, they are."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-08-2013, 07:32:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They grabbed onto his finger tight and didn't let go.&nbsp; All of a sudden, Natalie started crying and then Jon and Melody had not a clue as to what was wrong with them.&nbsp; Were they hungry?&nbsp; That had to be it.&nbsp; She sat up a bit and tried to get them to eat.&nbsp; After a moment, they started breastfeeding. and she was glad the crying stopped.&nbsp; She had a feeling they were going to be crying a lot.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-08-2013, 21:50:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hearing someone, two actually, coming towards the cavern caused Cecil to move out of the nursery and watch as the pest and Shea stopped outside of the cavern. He didn't say anything except to gesture for them to come inside even as he watched them like a dragon would do as it guarded his hoard, making sure that nothing got touched. Once they were inside, he stood at the entrance to the room and watched as both greeted the babes since they had seen them grow inside of kitling.<br><br>It was the next day when he approached her, after she had gotten some sleep except to wake to feed the babes. "Now that they are safe and both are healthy are you ready to have your request granted?"<br><br>He figured that she wouldn't change her mind as he sat down on that stool again, placed a hand over her heart and let his power flow into his hand with a warmth that might feel a little uncomfortable since he was anchoring her soul even more to what was inside of her causing the energy of her soul to fuel her body even further so that that energy kept her from decaying. Even any aches or pains she might have already would end and her appearance from this point on wouldn't change unless someone used more dragon magic on her to age her if she requested it. Nothing, as far as he was aware, would ever be able to kill her.<br><br>Cecil added a touch more to the request, giving her another way to shift shape but this time into a red dragon that was smaller in size than normal ones since her mass as a human was not as great as a dragon that was born naturally. Still, the smaller dragon was formidable with the added powers of not aging or being able to be killed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-08-2013, 22:01:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody smiled as Brandon and Shea had come to visit her, cooing over her babies.&nbsp; They were so tiny and fragile, she worried over them, but was glad that she had friends to share them with.<br><br>The next day, she smiled at Cecil as he asked her if she was ready.&nbsp; She nodded and stayed still as he did his work, making her like she requested.&nbsp; It was...uncomfortable to say the least, it felt just so very strange, but when it was over, the feeling faded and she felt so much healthier, and better.&nbsp; She felt invincible even.&nbsp; Then, she started to change into that of a red dragon and she smiled like Cecil did when he was in dragon form.&nbsp; "You did it," she said happily.&nbsp; "Though...how do I change back?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>23-08-2013, 22:28:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil's laugh came out of his as he rocked back and forth at that question. "It's a good thing I was there to help Dyn when she tried the same thing. I had forgotten how it felt when I first did that myself. All you need to do is imagine your human form and the magic that is part of you will do the rest."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>23-08-2013, 22:31:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody nodded and thought of her human form, and it took a bit, but it finally worked.&nbsp; "I thought you didn't know how to make me a dragon," she said smiling happily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>24-08-2013, 10:59:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil's smile was thrilled and filled with praise when he saw that she managed to shift back, even if he was worried that it was taking a bit of time. "Good job, kitling." He nodded, he had said that but he had all these months to figure out a way to accomplish what he thought wasn't possible. "I had help, in a way, because I used the idea of the selkie skin that you were given as the basis of the spell and it seemed to work the way I expected."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>24-08-2013, 18:40:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled up at him, but then what he said had her a bit concerned.&nbsp; "Do I still have my selkie skin?&nbsp; Would I still be able to transform?"&nbsp; She knew where her skin was, but it was just that she didn't know if she would be able to transform with that now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-08-2013, 01:13:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil tapped a finger against the side of the stool, thinking about her question before he answered. "I don't see why you shouldn't be able to. What I did to give you the dragon shape is pretty much the same type of thing. You're still human, but one that can shift into a dragon shape or a selkie if you wear the skin."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-08-2013, 01:32:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at that.&nbsp; "I can't wait to wear that skin once more, but...it's just too cold for that right now and I'm just too tired."&nbsp; Giving birth had taken a lot out of her and she fell back against the bed just as Natalie started crying.&nbsp; She groaned a bit and sat back up and carefully took her, feeding her some more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-08-2013, 03:11:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Rest is better than going around and doing all that you were doing before these two came." He wasn't sure what he could do to help her with them since well, he was male and even dragons couldn't shift into opposite of what gender they were born as. Although maybe someone in the village would be willing to help wet nurse but he wasn't sure if kitling wanted that or if she would even settle into the cottage for some time. "We could find someone in the village to help feed them to help relieve you from that part. I've done what I could when they need changed but feeding, that's beyond my help."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-08-2013, 05:05:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed a bit and said, "No, I can handle the feeding.&nbsp; I just wished she started crying before I laid down fully and got comfortable."&nbsp; She was utterly happy that she had these two though, and it showed on her face.&nbsp; "You're right though, rest is better right now."&nbsp; She slowly started rocking Jon's cradle as she fed Natalie, humming while she did so.&nbsp; These two were just so precious.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-08-2013, 07:56:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cecil grinned before he laughed. "Oh yes, I remember that with Dyn and then with another kitling even if she was past that stage where they cried to be fed as younglings." He shook his head, remembering more some of the times when she first came here and learning how to feed her. "Yes, I remember that well."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-08-2013, 08:18:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She chuckled a bit and said, "I cried over everything when I was first here and you get to experience it again only this time for much longer and with two of them crying for something."&nbsp; She would also experience it herself and would go through what he had.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>25-08-2013, 22:01:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's true, I will but at least this time I can leave when I get annoyed and stick you with taking care of them. I couldn't do that when you were first here even though I tried it once and found you trying to take pieces of my hoard!" He laughed and his tone wasn't angry and instead it was amused.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>25-08-2013, 22:18:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So that's why you wouldn't leave me alone for a long time," she said, not remembering that.&nbsp; "And besides, I probably wasn't trying to take them, I was probably just admiring them because it was gold and it was very shiny."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-08-2013, 02:08:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well yes," he answered, "no guardian would leave someone if they couldn't take care of themselves. At least no guardian that cares for someone would." His words turned back into his laugh before he puffed some smoke her way, only a little due to Natalie resting near her. "That's not what you said when I roared at you when I saw what you were doing. "I wanted some for myself. I live here now and my mama told me that those with more should share,"" he mimicked, or tried to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-08-2013, 02:50:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Melody couldn't help but laugh and she said, "I don't sound like that.&nbsp; Besides, if you roared at me I probably would have been crying too."<br><br>Fluffy jumped up onto the bed and then climbed into the cradle with Jon to cuddle up to him, listening intently to their conversation while licking her paw and then licking at Jon's head "cleaning" him.<br><br>"Besides," she continued.&nbsp; "My mother was right.&nbsp; And that just reminds me, I have to pack up this gold and give it to Brandon so he can give it to the orphanages."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-08-2013, 02:55:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You did cry, for hours and you did sound like that when you were caught that time. It was really the only time, except for the other times, that you tried to take from my hoard," he continued, shifting on the stool as he laughed some more. "I wasn't saying she was wrong, except she was when someone was trying to take from a dragon. Especially a grouchy one like me, or so I've been told that I am."<br><br>There wasn't much to say about her giving back to the pest, that was hers to do with what she wanted and he knew she won it fairly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-08-2013, 03:24:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You are grouchy," both Melody and Fluffy said at the same time and Melody chuckled.&nbsp; Natalie made a small little noise and Melody laughed even more.&nbsp; "Even Natalie agrees with us," she teased him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kuje</strong> on <strong>26-08-2013, 03:54:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"When you're a few centuries older, you come tell me if you're not as grouchy." He smiled when he said that before puffing another round of smoke her way. Would she catch on and learn to do that same thing, she could if she put her mind to it and focused on learning how to control the heat that was inside of her now. He made sure that the form she changed into was more of a red/fire dragon than any of the other elemental types.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: His Most Prized Possession (Chiarra and Kuje)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chiarra</strong> on <strong>26-08-2013, 04:33:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed and decided to tease him further.&nbsp; "Maybe now that I'm a dragon too, I might start acting more catlike."&nbsp; Then she started acting as if she had said nothing wrong.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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