The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)
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				Title: <strong>The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 23:35:20</strong>
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				<em>Okay</em>, he thought, watching another guard walk by, <em>this could have been better planned.</em><br><br>His name was Aaron, and he was not supposed to be in the palace. Yet here he was, dodging from room to room, as various guards made their rounds, trying to keep the riff-raff, such as himself, out. He was from a small merchant family, an estranged son for his 'unique' blood gifts, and was not viewed as part of the family anymore, which was why he had no surname.<br><br>He was wearing a guards outfit, meant to let him blend in once he got to the party, but that was the problem. The guards were quite good at keeping him from it. His brown eyes sparkled with amusement, he nearly had the timing down, and would soon be able to join the party, as he knew where it was. <em>A dare was not worth this</em>, he mused, <em>but the opportunity to pick up some real treasure is</em>.<br><br>He finished dodging into the last room, and then walked toward the nearby door, which should lead into the party, and the various nobles and noblites that would be his victims, sorry, patrons, tonight. He boldly opened the door, and disappeared into the crowd, where the nobles were mixing, not bothering to shut the door after himself. <em>Ah, now where to begin</em>, he thought, as he surveyed the crowd as a thief of his caliber was want to do.<br><br>He brushed his brown hair, recently cut to be a bit shorter, and allow his neck to be seen, as was fashionable with the males today, out of his face, and finished his survey, his graceful 6' frame moving through the crowd, admiring the ladies, and straightening his doublet and hat, looking like a muskeeter, without the weapon of course, as they were not allowed in the palace, except for swords. He adjusted his sword to hang properly, and adopted the swagger of a young nobilite, and entered the mind frame of the noble showing off for the women, in the hopes of ensnaring one with his charms for the night. <em>Of course</em>, he thought as he lightened a nobilite, already drunk, by the weight of his purse, <em>that does not mean that I cannot help myself while I am here.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 04:12:44</strong>
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				Lady Catherine was bored.&nbsp; She didn't show it, of course -- as far back as she could remember, she'd been taught how to behave in public, made to learn all the rules of courtly behavior and whether or not the widow of a baronet should precede or follow the second daughter of a lord in a procession.&nbsp; So as far as the room at large was concerned, she was simply another young noblewoman, mingling with the crowd, being charming.&nbsp; Her auburn hair was perfectly styled, her deep blue gown perfectly tailored to her slim, five and a half foot frame, and though prettier than some, she was otherwise just like all the other young women.<br><br>But underneath it all, she was bored to tears.&nbsp; Always the same faces, the same comments about the weather and politics and the latest fashions.&nbsp; Always so many people trying to outdo each other, and it was ridiculous.&nbsp; There was no point to any of their maneuverings.&nbsp; She would rather read, study her Latin, walk in the grounds, anything as long as she could get away from all this pomp and circumstance.<br><br>She was thoroughly trapped, however.&nbsp; Her father, the fourth Earl of Exeter, was there, and she was expected to stay and enjoy herself.&nbsp; The two potential husbands he'd picked out for her were both there as well, and she'd spent more of her time trying to discreetly avoid them both.&nbsp; One was young and the other quite old, but otherwise there was little to choose between the two of them, and she disliked them both equally.&nbsp; She could only hope that something would change and her father would decide on some other alliance.<br><br>Seeing one of these suitors not far away, she turned sharply to avoid him -- and saw a new face.&nbsp; He was about her age, but she was quite sure she'd never seen him before, which was odd, though otherwise he seemed much as all the other nobles.&nbsp; Still, there did seem to be something different about him, and in her current state, anything different was extremely interesting.&nbsp; She needed something to keep her from falling asleep.<br><br>So, very slowly, she began to work her way towards him, being as casual as possible, going from acquaintance to acquaintance, always heading in his direction.&nbsp; He didn't seem to be talking to anyone, she noticed, and she wondered if it was possible that he didn't know anyone there -- perhaps he was one of the country squires, new to the city.&nbsp; <em>So much the better.&nbsp; Perhaps I can at least hear different gossip,</em> she thought.
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				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 04:26:57</strong>
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				Aaron did not even realize his slip, but it was already to late, several of the nobles had also noted and the guards now knew and were simply waiting for him to make a break before they tried to capture him. But he did not know, and was still moving as best he could through the crowd. Though truth be told, most did not realize he was an outsider.<br><br>He finished his leisurely stroll and was now looking for an exit strategy, when he noticed several things, one, there was a rather pretty noblewoman, who had always been at the edge of the crowd, and now that he thought on it, he noticed she had kept getting closer. Two, there were now two guards at each exit, and there had been none before. Three, there were two guards, real ones, moving towards him, as discrete as a noble, but there was too much purpose in their movements. He smiled to himself grimly, thinking his wild card would need to be played tonight, and was glad that his hair had been dyed a dark shade of brown, and he was wearing that makeup, else he would have to leave the city to survive.<br><br>Turning he moved toward the female noblewoman, and mentally rehearsed his lines, made sure his 'letter' of acceptance, forged of course, and his weapons, his real ones, knives hidden about his person, were ready. <em>Show time</em>, he thought. He finally slid within the proper 'range' of contact, and said, half bowing as there was not room to do more, "My lady, might I have the pleasure of your name, for you are truly the diamond of the party. Aaron Illester, awaiting your pleasure."<br><br>He held the bow for a full breath, and hoped like hell this worked.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 04:47:29</strong>
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				Cat was surprised to find her target presenting himself to her, and in very abrupt fashion besides.&nbsp; <em>Illester?</em> she wondered, perplexed.&nbsp; She didn't recall the name, but if he wasn't in the city much, perhaps she wouldn't.&nbsp; "Lady Catherine Stafford, daughter of the Earl of Exeter," she replied formally, managing to hide her smile.&nbsp; He was playing at something, he must be -- the young men were often tangled up in some joke or other.<br><br>"Can this truly be your first such gathering, Lord Aaron?" she asked, trying to play along.&nbsp; "For otherwise I am sure I should have remembered you."&nbsp; His bow wasn't quite right, she thought, even allowing for the closeness of the room.&nbsp; It didn't seem quite natural to him, though it was an excellent fascimile.<br><br>Then she saw guards moving towards them through the crowd, which she'd seen only once before -- when a purse-snatcher had been caught at one of Lord Hasting's parties and lost a hand for his pains.&nbsp; Cat had been appalled, had protested and been ignored, and she was not going to risk something like that again.&nbsp; "Indeed, I should be happy to dance with you, my lord," she said smoothly, as though answering a question just asked, and she held out her hand, praying he'd catch on.&nbsp; Perhaps she was only delaying the inevitable, but she had to try.
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				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 04:58:12</strong>
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				Aaron had just been about to ask the that very question when she answered it for him. He actually felt his jaw drop an inch, and then said, "My lady Cat, I was just about to ask that very question to you, perhaps there is some touch of the divine about you?"<br><br>His smiled deepened, slightly crooked, but entirely amused, reaching all the way up to his eyes, and he moved with all the grace of someone who knew how to dance, as opposed to the fops and nobilites that only danced as a pass-time, Aaron did it to stay in shape, and to keep himself dexterous. He moved toward the dance floor, his eyes carefully avoiding the guards, as if they were too far beneath him to be noticed, even though he had to try to not meet their gaze. He said, as they moved on to the dance floor just before the next set started, "I would hope that you did not recognize me, as I would have been shocked, and appalled at myself for forgetting such a spectacular beauty. It would be enough for me to retire to the country for good. Alas, my father decided to send me here for, what did he call it, political flair? He must have been wanting me to learn to talk about the same two subjects endlessly. The weather and politics."<br><br>He assumed the correct position for the male in this dance, across from Cathrine, holding one hand, and looking at her over his shoulder, and seemed amused with himself for some reason.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 05:16:11</strong>
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				Cat smiled, suddenly terribly pleased with the effect she'd manged to produce.&nbsp; She stepped to her place, managing to move lightly in spite of the weight of her formal gown, and took his hand, ready for the music to begin.&nbsp; "Political flair, is it?&nbsp; Are you sure he did not send you to learn the art of a jester?&nbsp; For if you dare to speak lightly of those two great subjects, Weather and Politics, then I fear everyone will think you a jester.&nbsp; It is those two things upon which the success of every party rests, you know."<br><br>Her green eyes twinkled as the music began and they took the first few steps.&nbsp; She was perhaps not as good as Aaron, but still better than some, keeping in perfect time and moving with some grace.&nbsp; As they moved closer together, following the pattern of the dance, she whispered into his ear.&nbsp; "Or perhaps he sent you to learn the art of flattery?&nbsp; Or -- I have it -- the art of separating fools from their money?"<br><br>Then the dance took them apart, and Cat watched silently and tensely for his reaction.&nbsp; If she was wrong, he might very well be greviously offended, and she would have to plead youthful high spirits.&nbsp; Then again, this particular young man might find it all a wonderful joke, and all would be well.&nbsp; Still, she did not think she was wrong...
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				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 05:24:41</strong>
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				Aaron grinned at her as she seemed to fall for the ruse, but for a micro second, when she mentioned seperating fools, something shifted, his eyes seemed to elongate, but it was gone as they seperated, possibly a trick of the shadows...<br><br>He still smiled, when they came back together even, wider now, and said, "Meh, jester, flatterer, theif, are they not one and the same, each hoping to make his own way off the hard work of others. I would have to pick jester for myself. Flattery is too easy to over use, and I would look silly missing a hand. No, if one is going to steal, I would steal gems, as I have with this party. Stealling a diamond not even the... Duke himself has."<br><br><em>I flubbed, I knew it, I finally blew it, and...</em>, his mind ran around that fact, as it took a half heart beat to long to remember the title of the host, something no nobilite would ever be caught dead in their sleep doing. <em>Well, looks like I might get to make a bard's tale exit after all. Good I wanted this to be interesting and memorable.</em> The four purses, and a single pouch of gems, a hidden treat, rested inside his doublet, his death sentence if he got caught. And the...crap, now 6 guards station at the edges of the dance floor, so that no matter where he exited, he would have to pass by at least one.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 05:42:28</strong>
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				Confusion fluttered through her for a moment.&nbsp; Was she wrong?&nbsp; She'd been so sure, his eyes had even shifted somehow, but he seemed quite easy at the gentle accusation, merely bemused and a little bored with it all, as was the fashion for young men these days.<br><br>Then came his fatal hesitation, that faint pause giving the whole game away, and now it was fear running through her.&nbsp; <em>I would look silly missing a hand...</em>&nbsp; No, no one was going to leave here minus a hand, not this time.&nbsp; There would be no mob justice here.<br><br>The dance continued, and she made up her mind.&nbsp; "Indeed, flattery makes far too many ridiculous, you are quite right," she said lightly.&nbsp; "At least the jester may speak his mind... and even the thief may perhaps be able to run free."&nbsp; She looked at him then, her eyes no longer sparkling, but utterly serious.<br><br>The room was quite warm, of course, packed as it was with torches and bodies far too bundled up under fine silks and velvets, so Cat could safely use the simple, obvious ruse that occurred to her first.&nbsp; She put a hand to her forehead, eyelids fluttering.&nbsp; "Oh, I fear I am a bit faint, milord," she said, managing to make her voice sound suitably weak.&nbsp; "I am in need of some cool air, I think -- if you would be so kind as to escort me..."
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				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 06:04:27</strong>
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				Aaron looked at her, and nodded before saying, "While I would love to accompany you, perhaps the guards would like a word with me as well. And stealing a gem with a guards' swords at my gem is not how my people work best. Besides, there are guards outside on the balcony, and I would hate to get my hostess in trouble, though perhaps I do owe you a favor for not shrieking your thoughts aloud."<br><br>If my lady will excuse me... It is time for the daring escape, act 3, scene 4, ten minutes into Midger's <em>The Loyal Rebel</em>."<br><br>The scene he was referring to was of a hero, loyal to the throne, using the guards against each other, and making a daring escape as they hesitated. Of course, he was shot with arrows, and died delivering the message of the traitorous duke, but he was a hero because of it.<br><br>He bowed as the dance ended, and escorted her to the side, toward the closest wall, and had two guards closing in from his side, and said, "My thanks for the dance, my lady, but perhaps you should step away."<br><br>The guards hesitated, and the nobles finally noticed the guards, and silence started to radiate outwards in a circle, as the nobles turned to peer, and the guards said, "And might we know who you are, sir? You where not here when the party started."<br><br>Aaron winked at the Duchess, and turned to the nearest guard, reaching into his sleeve, and watched the guard's hand dive toward his&nbsp; weapon. Aaron, however, pulled out a letter, and said, "Enigm A. Devaguea, and my letter of introdution."
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 06:19:00</strong>
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				Cat was first surprised, then horrified as she realized that the man intended to brazen it out.&nbsp; The guards would surely never have dared to stop him while he was assisting a lady... but it was too late now, and she could only stare, wide-eyed, as he spoke so calmly of something that would mean his imminent death.<br><br>His wink went unnoticed.&nbsp; He was reaching for a weapon, the guards would cut him down where he stood... and then there was only a letter in his hand.&nbsp; Cat was not given to fainting, but she could easily have done so at that moment, out of sheer panic.<br><br>The guard was fortunately not so mindless as some.&nbsp; He took the letter, though with an ill grace, and looked it over convincingly enough that Cat thought he might actually be able to read it.&nbsp; Another, more senior guard appeared then, eyes narrowed with suspicion as he took the letter and studied it with great care, eyes occasionally flickering back over to the young man before him.
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				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 06:27:00</strong>
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				The letter was a forgery, the absolute best that could be bought, bribed, blackmailed, or otherwise illegitimentally obtained. Aaron watched the guard read it with a slight smile, as if he view this as a great joke. He watched as the first guard pretended to read the letter, and then stopped smiling when the guard handed it over, and snapped, "What, can you not read man? I have my letter and I demand that I be allowed to continue enjoying myself. Feel fortunate that you are probably unaware of what you insinuate, so you will probably get to keep you pathetic job, fit only for those without the wit, means, or simple brains to <strong>properly</strong> advance themselves."<br><br>He watched with ill disguised aggitation, as the first guard nearly drew his weapon, and the second one, not the senior, actually drew his. Whirling, Aaron grabbed his own, and his other hand flickered once holding a small orb. They waited, as the senior guard continued to read the letter trying to determine if it was a fake or not.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 06:45:35</strong>
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				Several women cried out in shock, or at least pretended shock.&nbsp; Some of them, Cat suspected, would enjoy a swordfight at least as much as the men, if not more, and they only feigned the necessary swooning and shrieking at the prospect of bloodshed.&nbsp; One or two nobles had hands tightly on sword hilts, ready to draw, if only they could decide whose side they were on.<br><br>Cat stayed by the wall, keeping her eye on a safe place to run to, if that should become necessary, but did not back away just yet.&nbsp; The bluff wasn't going to work, she could feel it, the guard was too suspicious... "It seems genuine enough," the man finally said, grudgingly, and the general feeling of relief was palpable.<br><br>But relief only lasted a moment.&nbsp; As he refolded the letter, the guard caught a mistake in the wax seal, and he paused to examine it, the clouds of suspicion slowly rebuilding.&nbsp; Aaron had a moment to act, however, as the guard hesitated before going back on his earlier statement, and Cat's eyes pleaded tensely with him to take whatever chance he could get...
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				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 07:03:56</strong>
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				Aaron straightened like the arrogant young noble he was pretending to be, and turned to take the letter, and watched the suspicion rebuild on the man's face, and simply flicked his wrist up, the orb rising, and yelled, in his best drill sergant voice, "Eyes up!"<br><br>The guards all reacted as their training dictated, before their brains could stop them, and yelled in pain as the orb exploded in a flash of light, blinding them effectively. He shouldered the nearest guard out of the way, and yelled, "Exit, our hero, center stage!"<br><br>Holding his hat down, he slipped through the crowd, dodging the guards as they started to recover their eye sight, and pulled his rope and grapple out, as he charged up the stairs, the two guards nearest charging after him. He turned as the guards followed him, going down a dead end to a balcony, thinking, <em>Well, this is certainly exciting! I think I will pass next time.</em><br><br>He dodged a guard lunging from behind a door, keeping him from going over the railing, by pulling on his boot so he knocked himself out on the rail instead of plunging over, and ran onward. He tossed the rope at the nearby chandelier, and jumped from the balcony, leaving the guards gaping as he swung toward the exit, and freed his rope with practiced flair, and dashing to the door, watching the nobles drawing their swords, and gave them all a bow, including a wink to the nearby Cathrine, and dodged a guard, deflecting one sword with a cape, and then dashed out the doors.<br><br>He flipped over the railing, arrested his descent with a branch, and dashed onward, into the night. He skidded to a halt beside the gate, which had no guards as they had dashed inside to deal with him, and left his costume, as well as the house heraldries of the five houses from the purses he had swiped, only one missing, Cathrine's house. He smiled, having done his good deed for the night, and dashed out, wishing he had managed to give Cathrine a kiss.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 14:12:36</strong>
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				Cat had been unable to take her eyes off the young man.&nbsp; This was fortunate, in that it kept her from being blinded like the guards; but unfortunate in the effect it had on nearly every other part of her.<br><br>He was clever, brave without being too terribly foolish about it, fast and nimble, and noble enough not to stop to kill any of the guards, which he might easily have done, in their confused state.&nbsp; Cat's gaze drank it all in, watching every movement of his flight, hurrying over to the railing as he descended, straining her eyes until they could see no more in the darkness.<br><br>Behind her, the guards shouted orders, many of them conflicting, and struggled to get organized enough to mount a proper chase.&nbsp; But she ignored all this.&nbsp; He was safe, long gone, and she had helped, in some small way.&nbsp; And perhaps, just perhaps, he really had thought her the gem of the party... Everything else paled into insignificance, as she savored that thought in her mind, remembering every step of the dance, every word he'd said to her.&nbsp; The only cloud on this suddenly glorious night was the fact that she didn't know when, or even if, she'd see him again...
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				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 15:36:24</strong>
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				Aaron laughed the next day, having a supply of coin now that vastly exceeded his best hopes, and he returned to the 'alchemist', who in reality, was one of the rare magic users that lived in the city, and sold his lesser items as good luck charms against certain things. Aaron purchased several more of the light orbs, finding them both easy to hide, and completely practical. He also paid off his few debts to friends, and now sat in a decent eatery, his worn cloak wrapped around his body, as it was late Autumn, and getting colder.<br><br>He sighed, still amused, and felt a bit guilty, as he had been unable to stop himself from removing the lady's favor, her handkerchief, and he had not even realized it until he got back to his flat, and was going through the loot. He now had nearly five dozen high quality gems that he had hidden in a secure spot, and would be fenced over the winter to various people about the city. But the source of his current guilt, the favor, was sitting in his belt pouch, along with a note. He finished his meal, and began to plot his next escapade, wondering if perhaps he should visit Cathrine, after all, she had been such a beauty...<br><br>He looked out the door of the eatery, and finished his meal, and stood, brushing his now normal colored hair, and walked out, looking about the better portion of town, not like the slums that he normally was forced to reside in. He made a tally of the houses he had angered, and knew that two of the seven major houses were missing a sizable fortune, and three of the thirty three minor houses as well. Pulling his hat off, he looked around and noticed several guards coming his way, and turned to head down a different alley, and reappeared outside the manor of the Stafford house, fourth of the seven major houses. Remembering that Cathrine had said she was a Stafford, he looked around and then scaled the wall, flipping over to land in the gardens, and realized it was about noon, so she could literally be anywhere.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 16:22:09</strong>
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				The lady in question was wandering aimlessly about the gardens of the house, having exhausted her tutor's patience with her daydreaming -- a rare thing indeed, for Lady Catherine usually enjoyed her lessons and did well in them.&nbsp; Her attempts at needlework produced more wrong stitches than right ones, and she'd finally exhausted her own patience with that.<br><br>Now she roamed through the trees and flower beds, hardly noticing where she was walking -- too lost in memories and little imaginings of what might have happened last night.&nbsp; He had her handkerchief, a delicate little thing edged in lace by her own hand -- at least she hoped he had it.&nbsp; It was too terrible to think that it had merely been lost in all the commotion.<br><br>She was not far from where the object of all these daydreams had scaled the wall, but she would hardly have noticed him even if there hadn't been several trees in the way.&nbsp; This was very nearly the last place she would have expected to find him, so she'd wrapped herself up in her dreams instead, and didn't pay attention to anything else at all...
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				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 16:32:48</strong>
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				Listening carefully, Aaron glanced to the side, and heard slow, measured steps of someone walking while distracted, and guessed from the sound that it was female. His irises elongated, and allowed him to see better in the shadows of the garden, and moved slowly forward. He was a silent as death itself, and the wind in the trees made more noise than he did. He held his hat and cloak still, and slid slowly from shadow to shadow, and eventually found the lady in question, Cathrine, pacing underneath an... apple tree? He shrugged to himself, having never really cared what tree was what before.<br><br>He sighed, feeling his superior vision fading back to the boring, colored and weak sight that the humans enjoyed, and stood in the shadow of a nearby tree. He held his hat down, and said, "If I could bother the lady for but a moment of her time, I believe I accidently came in possession of something of hers."<br><br>He grinned to himself, and realized that his flair for the dramatic was going to get him in trouble one day.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 16:52:32</strong>
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				Cat's pretty face became the picture of shocked surprise, her green eyes huge, her mouth pursed in a silent 'oh' of amazement.&nbsp; She knew the voice immediately, it could belong to no other, but how, how could he be here?<br><br>She scrambled to recover her wits.&nbsp; Whatever else he might think of her, he at least wouldn't find her conversation insipid.&nbsp; "Indeed, sir, I believe you have.&nbsp; 'Tis no wonder, for I imagine many small objects, of no small value, found their way to you last night.&nbsp; Though surely a lady's favor is of little worth, compared to the rest...?"<br><br>She had stepped closer and given a small curtsey as she spoke, and by the time she finished, she was again in command of herself -- except for the faint blush that still lingered on her otherwise pale and ladylike cheek.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 17:01:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Turning, he issued the a full bow, worthy of the queen herself, and said, "Ah, but the lady's favor belonged to the most striking diamond of all at the party, one feels the need to return it, especially since it is considered ill manners to make off with it without letting the lady decide if the male was worthy of her attentions."<br><br>Putting his hat back on, he rose and stepped out of the shadow of the tree, Aaron stepped out of the shadows of the tree, and presented the handkercheif with a shame-faced grin, and said, "My apologies, I truely did not mean to abandon the lady as I did last night, and with her favor, no less, but the guards seemed rather... unamused about me inviting myself to the party. Pray tell, did I miss anything important after I was so rudely forced to leave?"<br><br>His brown eyes sparkled, and he looked down at the duchess, his lopsided grin back.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 17:25:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat took the handkerchief with the proper small bow of the head, though she was now distracted by his appearance, which was quite different than it had been only hours before.&nbsp; "It seems I am the one who must be told what she missed, for I saw you quite well by the torchlight last night... and though torchlight can sometimes deceive, I'm sure it could never have given you dark hair where there is light, or so changed the shape of your nose."<br><br>She studied him closely for another moment, then shrugged very faintly.&nbsp; "As for what you missed, nothing but inept guards struggling to reclaim some dignity, followed by the whole room talking incessantly of who you might be and of what they had lost to you.&nbsp; Indeed, there is hardly an important house who is not demanding your head this morning.&nbsp; I believe this house is the only exception to that..."&nbsp; Again she watched closely for his reaction.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 17:33:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron laughed, and said, "Well, I missed several of the great houses, deliberately, not wanting to start a man hunt for someone who did not exist, but it seems my efforts were wasted. And you would be amazed what good makeup can do for ones appearance, as I figured that if I was spotted I would need something other than running as a back up plan. As for inept guards, well, I have trained myself to not be caught, so perhaps they were not inept, I was just lucky and skilled.<br><br>But for one house not demanding my head, mayhap that is because I did steal something, but no one has noticed it yet but the lady in question. But I hope I was more interesting than the weather...?"<br><br>He tilted his head to the side slightly, and decided that she looked much better in a less formal gown, but would keep that tought to himself, as he tried to keep from admiring her openly. He wished he was not bound by this formal way of getting to the point, it seemed like such a conflict, dancing around the point lest someone skewer themselves upon it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 18:07:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"At least no one knows for which man they are hunting," Cat said, again adding a little bow of her head in recognition of a hand well-played.&nbsp; "But indeed, the weather was quite forgotten for the rest of the night."&nbsp; She smiled, only just keeping herself from breaking into a full grin.<br><br>"Gentlemen by the dozens were issuing threats that not one-tenth of them would have had the courage to act upon.&nbsp; The ladies were somewhat more divided... those married ladies had to support their husbands, and pretend to scold the unattached ladies, most of whom indulged in endless speculations about your name, your romantic past, and of course what it might be like to be robbed by you themselves.&nbsp; Though I suspect most imagined that in a rather more... private spot than a grand ballroom."<br><br>The faint blush returned, but her eyes never wavered from his.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 18:18:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron managed to keep from laughing at the sheer absurdity of the nobles, but lost the battle quite quickly. His laugh was a quiet one, a rich, deep laughter, that hinted at a kind soul that view most of the world as a game, and said, once he managed to stop laughing, "Well, I am glad that I managed to amuse everyone so thoroughly. Perhaps at the next party, I will fight a half dozen guards before swinging clear on the chandelier. Would that be more heroic, or just silly? I have a problem telling the difference between the two, and would like you opinion in the matter, as you seem to have an honest opinion in the matter."<br><br>He did not know how to react to the last comment, and so simply said, "Perhaps that is so, but I only have eyes for one lady from the party, and she is all I can see. Truely, a diamond among pearls."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 18:42:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed too, finally managing to grow more serious as he asked his question.&nbsp; "I'm afraid gentlemen frequently do have some difficulty in telling the difference there," she said gravely, though her green eyes twinkled with silent laughter.&nbsp; "But foolish though the guards might be, it would be best to assume that they will learn from their mistakes, and not be tricked in the same way twice."&nbsp; Now even her eyes were serious, with sudden fear for his safety.<br><br>The blush deepened at his compliment, seeming worlds away from the formal, often-repeated phrases she was used to.&nbsp; "Then that one lady is fortunate indeed, milord.&nbsp; And perhaps... perhaps you will accept this, as a token of that lady's happiness.&nbsp; For a man who has such respect for the finest jewels, such an eye for their beauty, must surely mean such a compliment."&nbsp; And she held out the handkerchief again, her eyes still not leaving his.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 00:26:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded at her advice, and said, "Well, then, perhaps I shall have a new trick or seven that they have not seen, and can teach them. Much to their chargin. And perhaps if the lady would so grace me as to the time of the next party, if she knows, I could perhaps escort her to the party, and hear what lies the gentlemen are saying about me. The ladies will hold no sway for I have found the Maiden's Gem, and wish to discover the best way to please the current owner."<br><br>The handkerchief offer was startling, and he looked at her confused for a moment, and a cloud passed over the sun at that moment, but his eyes shifted again, the same way they did back at the party. But again, it was gone, so quickly it might have been a trick of the light. He recovered, and said, a tad surprised, "I am mostly certainly honored at your favor to this humble, and unworthy person, but would ask first if you truly understand what you offer? Correct me if I am incorrect, not being versed in the ways of the Court since birth, but this is often given as a message of acceptance as an equal, and often leads to certain... complications, if the bards tales are not completely lying to us all."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 00:40:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's eyes widened as he boldly asked the pleasure of escorting her to the next gathering.&nbsp; "Lord Rutland and his new wife are holding their first party in their new home two days hence," she said slowly.&nbsp; "And I am sure there will be guards in abundance, if you truly think you can teach them things they might wish to know... if you do not think that too foolish," she added meaningfully.<br><br>She blushed again -- he was right in his assumptions, at least for the most part, though she hadn't quite expected him to know so much about it.&nbsp; Still, the bestowing of a favor had other meanings as well, and she moved gracefully to hide behind them.&nbsp; "Bards' tales do exaggerate, I fear.&nbsp; However, I see nothing wrong with your acceptance as an equal in itself -- there is nobility among thieves as well, is there not?&nbsp; And there is another meaning in the giving of such a token -- the recognition of a fight bravely and honorably fought, of great skill in battle.&nbsp; It's true your skill is not on the traditional field of battle, but it is great nonetheless."&nbsp; And she offered out the handkerchief again, a faint scent of violets wafting to him on the breeze.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 01:02:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron listened to the information about the party, and said, "Well, how about I get back with you at the same time in this garden tomorrow, to discuss if I will meet you at the party, or if your presence will be needed to get me inside. And I accept your favor, and will keep it with me always."<br><br>He takes the favor, and snags her wrist to give the back of her hand a chaste kiss, followed by a wink. He stood back and back up, and tucked the favor into his shirt, over his heart, and said, "And while I would like to claim nobility was why no one was hurt, it was also because I do not want to kill some baron's illegitimate son, and have a large bounty on my head. Yes there is honor and nobility among theives of a sort, but then some fool gets greedy and turns another theif over for the reward, and we need to make an example of him."<br><br>He sighed, and then continued, "Tarring and feather him usually works, and the sign hanging from his neck as he swings from a crossbeam is usually warning enough."<br><br>He bows, and suddenly tilts his head, looking back down the path to her house, and said, "And if you will excuse me, I need to leave before the two men I hear approaching arrive. If you will excuse me, my lady?"<br><br>Bowing again, he walks to the wall, and quickly scales the wall, before flipping over he wall, he turns and winks, and then disappears over it, as the two men arrive. He waits to hear if they talk about him, and then leaves to talk to the theives guild master. He needed permission for his idea, and he would be able to give it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 01:20:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed again, at both his acceptance of her favor and at the brush of his lips, however chaste and courtly.&nbsp; She felt a strange, new, but entirely wonderful sort of shiver move through her.<br><br>Then her eyes widened still more at his casual talk of making examples.&nbsp; How could anyone lead such a life, if the threat of betrayal and death was so ever-present?&nbsp; But he must have had no choice, born to the life he was born to, just as she had been.<br><br>She opened her mouth to object, sure that there was no one approaching, but he was already leaving, and now she could hear footsteps, and low, murmured voices.&nbsp; He winked again, and again that shiver ran through her, and she stared at the spot where she'd last seen him well after he was out of sight.<br><br>Now she could recognize the voices -- the caretaker, and their master of horse.&nbsp; She heard only a few words here and there, but that was enough to prove they were discussing the same subject the whole city was discussing -- the party last night, and the losses at that party.&nbsp; Had the gems stolen been even half so valuable as rumor had them, the whole kingdom would have been bankrupted at the loss.&nbsp; But the master of horse, younger son of a minor noble himself, seemed to dwell mostly on the young thief's acrobatic feats, and Cat smiled quietly to herself, regaining some of her usual composure.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 01:57:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron walked away from the house, and went to meet with the thieves guild leader. He talked with him for a while, arguing, pointing out the pros of knowing the inside of the house, and knowing how the security was set up. He argued with the leader for nearly an hour, before he got permission to <strong>try</strong> his idea. He would get to pick his victim, and they would see what happened.<br><br>He would be offering 'theif proofing' to the noble's houses. And he knew who would get his first offer. The Rutlands and their house.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 02:10:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat spent the rest of her day being just as distracted as she had been before, though in an entirely different way.&nbsp; Now everything was wonderful -- still a touch uncertain, perhaps, but so, so hopeful.&nbsp; She would see him again, tomorrow, which seemed eons away, but at least she knew what time to look forward to.&nbsp; And if it ever occurred to her that secret meetings were absolutely all she could look forward to, that she could never be courted by him, never even so much as take a casual stroll with him, she didn't dwell on that.&nbsp; She couldn't, didn't dare...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 03:39:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron used every contact he had, and arranged a meeting with the Lord Rutland, and offered to sell his 'services' to improve his security against intrusion. And he got a fast response, especially since he promised to prevent more disgraces as what happened at the previous party. He was given an hour to tour the house, with four guards, and make 'reasonable' changes to the security. He took the tour, and made several decent and a few outstanding suggestions about improving security, including guards that stood at various points while others patrolled, simple defences, like torches and simple trip wires set to go off if touched around the perimeter, and other various ideas.<br><br>He was hired on the spot, and included in the 'guard' as a consultant for thief defense. He was not an offical attaché to the house, but a temporary hire on, that was paid for the improvements as the noble Lord felt, which was a sum of 200 gold pieces.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 03:56:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's preparations for the party were naturally somewhat different, though in her own way, she was also going under false pretenses.&nbsp; She hadn't wanted to go originally, had complained as loudly as she dared about having to go, and it took some maneuvering to explain her sudden change of heart.<br><br>Unfortunately, the maneuvering had taken an unexpected turn, and now her father seemed to think that she was going because the young Duke of Kent, one of her potential suitors, would be there.&nbsp; This was a problem, but she was too happy to worry about it now.&nbsp; The point was, she would be there, and her father would not be.&nbsp; He was instead sending his cousin, Lady Amherst, who frequently acted as chaperone for Catherine.&nbsp; She was a strict person whom Cat had only rarely seen smile, but she was also very short-sighted, and Cat was sure she could work around her presence.<br><br>She'd decided on her gown, her most flattering, of lush green velvet edged with cloth of gold, selected a striking necklace -- of diamonds, of course -- and now could only try to contain herself as she counted down the minutes.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 04:21:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron finished his purchases, and explained the 'new' security measures that he had pointed out to the nobles, much to the thieves guild's amusement, as they already knew about how easy it was to dodge guards, and only the foolish got caught by simple trip wires. He bought a suitable outfit, and requested that he be allowed to attend the party to the Lord, now that he was hired, and keep an eye out for anyone foolish enough to try and repeat what had happened at the last party. This request was granted, but he was ordered to keep to the sides of the party, as he was there to work, not mingle, unless asked by one of the nobles a question.<br><br>He briefed several guards on how to 'scan' a crowd, and spot someone who was not there for the same reason everyone else was. The day of the party arrived, and he was ready, standing by the main door, as the walls were lined with torches, and with guards standing at attention, looking impressive. He watched each person entering the mansion, and more guards stood at the edges of the house, making it 'impossible' for a theif to get in. It was not, not really, just difficult for anyone less than exceptional, and Aaron knew he could get around these defenses. So he waited, pretending to pay attention, while he was really waiting for one lady in particular...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 04:39:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat made a grand entrance -- she had no choice, that was just what happened to people of her rank when they arrived at any gathering -- but she cringed the entire time, fearful that she might be pounced upon by the Duke of Kent and made to sit with him at table and dance with him all night.&nbsp; She had other plans, and she could be a very determined young lady.<br><br>It took her several long moments to find the man she was looking for.&nbsp; Once again he looked slightly different, though in this case it was more a question of a different style of clothes rather than a full-fledged disguise.&nbsp; And he was hanging back, not at all the dashing, forward young rogue she'd seen before.&nbsp; But it was him, of that she had no doubt, even if he was staying somewhat out of sight in the pools of shadow between torches.<br><br>Again she made her slow way towards him, making the usual greetings, her clothes, jewels, and hairstyle all being judged critically by the other young ladies.&nbsp; Sometimes that made her uneasy, but this time she barely noticed.&nbsp; She didn't actually look at him often, but she always had her eye on him -- Aaron, or the supposed Devaguea, or whoever he might be, and that mystery only made the night more alluring.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 05:10:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had seen the duchess approaching, and had prepared his greeting accordingly. He watched Cathrine approach, admiration at her flattering cut, and waited for her to close, his outfit not <strong>quite</strong> that of a guard, but definitely not that noble, and was somewhere between the two. Once she was close, he bowed, the same one that the rogue had given her, and said, "Might I inquire as to what I might do to assist such a diamond of a woman at this gathering of pearls?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 05:21:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat curtseyed in return, just a touch lower than she really should have when dealing with a person of obviously inferior rank.&nbsp; "You might tell me how it is that you have found your way here -- and in such... ambiguous clothes besides.&nbsp; But perhaps I am being indiscreet, milord -- or is it only Master Illester this evening?"&nbsp; She smiled the polite smile of the wealthy, though her eyes were frankly curious as she studied him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 05:32:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron half bowed at her complement, and said, "I am making sure we have no scoundrels like the last party did. And I apologize for your confusion my lady, but I am Inigo Montoya. And I am looking for a thief who planned to steal the diamond from the party, he needs to prepare to die."<br><br>His tone was light, and his eyes sparkled with amusment at his reference to another play, <em>The Princess Bride</em>, again by Midger. He said, "But on a more serious note, I was hired by the house to make sure that there were no holes in the perimeter so that the guest might enjoy themselves without worrying about having their purses lightened."<br><br>Turning to a random person, he suddenly asked, "Pardon me, but do you have six fingers on your right hand?"<br><br>Getting a no, he turns back to Cathrine, ignoring the odd look the nobilite gave him, he resumed their conversation, "See, no theives here tonight at all."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 05:41:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed, almost too loudly and with too much real enjoyment for such company.&nbsp; "I see I was right the first time -- you are indeed learning the art of the jester," she said.&nbsp; Then the full implications of his plan hit her, and a slight frown creased her forehead.&nbsp; "In fact, I must hope that you are jesting," she added.&nbsp; "I fear your bravery may be becoming foolishness after all.&nbsp; It is all too easy to overreach oneself, when one is dazzled by the prize."&nbsp; She spoke carefully, glancing about discreetly to be sure they were not overheard.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 06:20:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron winked and said, "Why would I do that? I have been hired to prevent thefts to the best of my ability. I&nbsp;have a reputation to keep, after all, and will be making a run through most of the noble houses, and would accept your advise as to what order to attempt to offer my services."<br><br>He looked at her with a slightly superior smile, glad that he had a few good ideas that did not involve breaking, stealing, or information brokering. He idly wondered if this was wise, with his... 'interesting' condition.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 14:36:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was still doubtful -- very doubtful, in fact -- but he seemed to have his mind quite made up, and seemed perfectly serious as well.&nbsp; But there had to be something else behind this... didn't there?&nbsp; Had her rogue suddenly given up on being a rogue?<br><br>This, somehow, was vaguely disappointing, though if it was true, it also had the added advantage of keeping him safer.&nbsp; "Then I must let your reputation be your guide.&nbsp; I'm sure that will keep you from any true foolishness."&nbsp; And she gave a little bow of her head.<br><br>"I.... suppose you are not allowed to dance, since you are working," she said hesitantly.&nbsp; "That is a great pity, for I fear now we will see no good dancers at all this evening."&nbsp; <em>And I might be made to dance with that foolish Duke,</em> she thought, nervously, glancing over her shoulder for signs of pursuit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 20:22:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He winked, at her again, and said, "Don't despair, my diamond, for I am still as incorrigible as before, but if I want to have a chance at your hand, I need to keep my nose clean, for a while at least. But if my lady requests it, I suppose Enigm A Devaguea could make an appearance at the next party...?"<br><br>He looked at her sideways, and said, "Besides, it would be bad manners to refuse the lady a dance, if she requests, and if nothing else, I do have manners."<br><br>He offered her his hand with a half bow, awaiting her pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 21:14:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, Lord Enigm must be careful as well, lest someone solve that riddle," Cat replied, raising an eyebrow.&nbsp; She was stalling for time, or rather for composure.&nbsp; Dancing with him would be a breach of etiquette, her host wouldn't like it one bit, and word would inevitably get back to her father.&nbsp; But none of those things really made her hesitate, in spite of how grave they were for a young noblewoman, and she was mainly trying to calm her fluttering heart as she moved to take his hand.<br><br>"Then you must show those manners and dance with me, since I do request it," she said smoothly.&nbsp; Her hand was cold as it slipped into his, and perhaps shaking very slightly, but otherwise she looked every inch the staid, proud noblewoman in her element.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 21:25:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Turning to a nearby guard, Aaron gestured that he would be breaking for a while, and then took Cathrine's hand, bowing a third time to her, and said, "I would be honored to have this dance with you, my lady."<br><br>Taking her hand, he removed his outer coat, and left it on the back of a chair near where he had been standing, and led her out onto the floor. As the music started, he said, "Hmm, I have never been much of one for dancing with others around, prefering a nice, intimate dance between the couples, but this is almost tolerable, what with all the talk about the thief from the last party, and the weather..."<br><br>He winked again, a slight smile on his face, trying to keep her amused, while they moved around the circle, and saw a young man, about 16, glaring at him. He watched their every move, and his hand twitched toward his sword every time Cathrine laughed at his comments. He watched the dance, knowing where they would end, and moved to wait there, his hand resting 'oh so casually' on his hilt. He asked, "Who is the young lord over there, watching you like a fox at the rabbit? He seems unamused at my entertaining you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 21:45:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still smiling, Cat turned to look -- and the smile all but froze on her face, a faint sliver of panic hitting her.&nbsp; She'd managed to forget all about him, and the sudden reality of his presence was rather like being doused with icy water.<br><br>Thankfully, the dance required them to turn away from the Duke just then, and she could try to calm herself.&nbsp; "The Duke of Kent.&nbsp; My father wishes an alliance with his family," she replied tightly, her sudden nervousness probably enough to indicate the sort of alliance meant.&nbsp; Surely her father hadn't already given the Duke hopes of the marriage?&nbsp; She bit her lip, wondering if he had, and if Kent would try to claim the rights of her betrothed.<br><br>"Perhaps it would be best if we left the floor, milord," she murmured, suddenly imagining a swordfight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 21:57:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rolled his eyes, and said, "There is a slight problem, the music is about to end, and we are going to end near him. Avoiding him now is all but impossible. So, we try the part from Act 1 Scene 2 of <em>The Loyal Rebel</em>. And bluff my way past him back to my post. This is going to be... most interesting, to say the least."<br><br>The music ended, and the musicians indicated that they would be breaking, to rest their hands and lungs for a moment, before taking up the next set. Which meant everyone heard the Duke of Kent say, "And who let such a disreputable scoudrel into this gathering? Another thief perhaps?"<br><br>Aaron turned to Cathrine, and said, "My thanks for the dance, my lady, as this young lad seems to have developed a bit of a bark. Does he have the bite to go with it?"<br><br>Turning, Aaron looked at him coldly, noting the arrogant set of the boy's face, and the cocky attitude, and developed an immediate dislike of him. <em>Typical noble</em>, he thought, <em>all puffed up on his own impotent pride</em>. He said, abandoning his previous plan, "The young Duke of Kent, if I am not mistaken. No, I am hear to make sure we do not have a repeat of the problem that cost your family a fortune in gems."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 22:09:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's heart sank further and further as the dance led to its inevitable conclusion.&nbsp; She braced herself to deal with it as best she could.&nbsp; "I would doubt he has any bite at all, but even the worst swordsman may sometimes land a lucky blow," she murmured, squeezing his hand warningly before he had to reclaim it and face the Duke.<br><br>Reminding him of his family's losses was exactly the wrong way to try to smooth things over.&nbsp; Kent was over-proud of his family, the whole clan was, and now, amazingly, he puffed up still further, looking ready to fall over with his own importance.&nbsp; "Indeed?&nbsp; And where is your family fortune, then, knave?&nbsp; Where is your coat of arms, your seal, your ancestral lands?&nbsp; Above the cobbler's shop, perhaps?"<br><br>This provoked laughter from many of the other noblemen who'd gathered around Kent, anticipating a good thrashing.&nbsp; "You reach too far above your station, <em>sir</em>, to presume to dance with a lady of rank and breeding -- and beauty," he added, favoring her with a courtly bow, to which Cat was forced to nod graciously in reply.&nbsp; At least he wasn't behaving like her intended bridegroom, perhaps she was safe there...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 22:19:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron simply looked the young noble up and down, and said, "I would ask the same to you, but since someone was careless with the family jewels last night, I think it has effected you, and made you see your problems as everyone elses. After all, it must be a hard blow to lose nearly a half million gold pieces in gems, if the rumors are correct. And I am surprised that they even let the person who lost them out of the house, as you were the only Kent at the manor at the time, correct? Or did you trade them off to pay off your debts, and then lied about the loss of the gems, in an attempt to save face?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 22:27:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There were gasps and murmurs of astonishment from every corner of the room.&nbsp; Only Cat was silent, tense with fear.&nbsp; He was mad, he was begging for a fight, he'd never be able to show his face anywhere in the city ever again...<br><br>The word 'lied' was what pushed the young Duke to breaking point.&nbsp; His rapier was drawn in an instant, pointed straight at Aaron.&nbsp; "Draw your sword," he grated out between clenched teeth.<br><br>The crowd backed away slightly, almost as one, leaving Cat slightly apart from the rest, at the edge of the large circle forming around the two men.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 22:38:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron knew he was walking a dangerous line, and said, "No, I don't need to. All I need is a dagger."<br><br>Turning to a nearby noble, Aaron unhooked his sword from his belt, and handed it to him, and then stepped forward, and flipped out a single dagger, and held it reversed and said, "I will even be so gracious as to let you make the first move."<br><br>The young Duke's eyes had been narrowed, but at that comment, he lunged, intent on skewering the young thief on his sword point. Aaron stepped around the blade, and slammed the reversed knife into the back of his head, knocking him cold in a single shot, as the noble stumbled past him. Shaking his head, he looked down at the boy, and said, "You can challenge me again when you know how to fight. Until then, stay out of your superior's way. It will let you live longer."<br><br>Turning, he nodded to Cathrine, and collected his sword, before returning to the post, and getting nods of approval from the various guards, for sparing the boy, and raising the prestige of the house a bit with that display. <em>I might still get that letter of recommendation yet</em>, he mused, as he put the jacket back on, and resumed his watch of the party.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 22:56:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You are quite mad, you know," Cat said, after several false starts where she couldn't quite organize her thoughts.&nbsp; Still, that one brief sentence seemed to sum everything up quite nicely.<br><br>"He'll want your head on a pike when he wakes, and he might find a way to get it.&nbsp; His family is one of the wealthiest in the land, very much in favor with the king."&nbsp; Aaron had his jacket back on now, and she was forced to follow him as he resumed his post as though nothing had happened save a pleasant turn on the dance floor.<br><br>But whatever else she might have said was lost as the sharp voice of Lady Amherst carried through the crowd to Cat's ears, and she flinched.&nbsp; "I fear I must excuse myself, milord," she said, with a martyred air, and turned to meet the matronly lady, who was exclaiming about the dangers everywhere these days, and what <em>had</em> happened to all the chivalrous feeling of her day?&nbsp; "All is well, Cousin, all is well," Cat said soothingly, making no dent in the flow of complaints, and she looked longingly over her shoulder at Aaron as she was hauled away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 23:13:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The rest of the party passed without incident, other than a glare from the servants of Kent as the young lord was hauled back to his home. Aaron ignored them, and continued to watch the party, but was not able to get near Cathrine again. He sighed, as he nodded to her at the end of the party, and was dismissed, along with a letter of recommendation from the lord, his first non-forged letter at that. He returned to his small flat, and lay down on the bed, making plans to see Cathrine at her garden later today, as it was quite early. He sighed, and dozed off, wondering if he should have tried to avoid the nobilite.<br><br>He eventually slept, and dreamed of dancing with Cat, and wished it would never end.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 00:07:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The rest of the night dragged on, painfully slowly, the only bright spot being that she at least didn't have to contend with the young Duke, or try to dance with him, which was much like dancing with a poorly-trained bear.&nbsp; But her rogue was out of reach, and she could only muddle through, putting on her best act.<br><br>Her dreams were also filled with dancing, beside which every other dance paled, and she awoke almost as excited as she'd been when she fell asleep.&nbsp; Again she could settle down to nothing, and took every excuse to walk in the gardens, always lingering in the spot where her rogue had found her, remembering every word, every gesture, and smiling to herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 00:22:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron awoke the next morning at dawn with a groan, as someone clapped twice at the door. Falling out of bed with a thud, he heard one of his thieving friends snicker, a very distinctive laugh, and said, "I know you picked the lock already, come in."<br><br>That got a laugh, and his only real friend entered, and handed him a note, before saying, "And the guild master wants to know why you went and pissed in the assassin guild's stewpot. You have a nice bounty on your head, Inigo Montoya, about 1000 gp. A lot of young bucks were sharpening their daggers, till they found out that Inigo Montoya was really Aaron, and a lot of daggers got put up real quick."<br><br>Aaron smirked and said, "Nothing, really. All I did was beat the young Lord Kent in a duel, dagger against sword, after accusing him of lying about losing the half million gp of gems, and really selling them to pay his whoring and gambling debts."<br><br>His friend laughed and said, "Well, avoid the back alleys, because I don't want to find someone mauled by a bear back there, and come here and find you with the claws. Take care, and for god's sake, lay low for a bit, till we can get the bounty off you."<br><br>Aaron shrugged, and said, "Fine, I will just visit the girl I am seeing and then return."<br><br>A raised eyebrow was all his friend gave him, before leaving, and Aaron stood up, getting dressed in his usual, rather nondescript outfit, and went to get something to eat at the same eatery he had been in yesterday. He ate slowly, and then went for a walk, taking a long, round about way back to the Stafford manor, before scaling the same wall he had yesterday. He sat in a nearby tree, waiting for Cathrine to return, having just witnessed her reentering the house.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 00:37:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat had been in and out of the house at least twenty times already, and the day was still young.&nbsp; The servants were thoroughly annoyed, but she scarcely noticed as she moved from window to window, looking out into the grounds from every possible angle.&nbsp; Again for at least the twentieth time, she was sure she saw movement outside, near the wall, and she practically flew out the nearest door, rushing towards the trees.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 00:47:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had been barely waiting for 5 minutes when Cathrine came out, and tried not to show his amusement at her eagerness to meet him again. He watched her run under his tree, and then past before laughing silently, and rolling out of a tree, to land silently on the grass beneath him. He watched her look around, and her shoulders sag with disappoint, before he said, "Is the person you are expecting late? Because I do not remember saying I would get here before noon. You really need to learn how to relax."<br><br>He leaned against the nearby tree, and gave her a bow worthy of the Virgin Mary, before rising and replacing his hat, and giving her a rakish grin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 00:54:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed, but recovered quickly, a testament to the many hours spent on teaching her courtly behavior.&nbsp; "I am quite afraid to relax when you are around, milord.&nbsp; I never know when you might insult a Duke, or lighten someone's purse, or even turn into a guard -- a quite uncanny transformation, I assure you.&nbsp; What else can you turn into?&nbsp; A peddler, or a prince?"&nbsp; She smiled, eyes flashing in the sun, and performed a perfect curtsey.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 01:14:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled and nodded to her curtsey, and offered her his arm, as he turned to head deeper into the gardens. He confided to her, "Actually, I can only go as high as a Baronet. It has to do with the amount of blue in your blood, or so I am told, and not having a family name, it sort of limits how high I can go. But a peddler, that I do often, selling various information that I pick up of the families and selling it. You would be appalled at the prices I get for the most innocent information."<br><br>He shakes his head, not understanding the nobles in the least, only enough to move among them, imperfectly, it must be admitted. He continued, "But for the moment, I have been asked to lay low, due to the young Lord Kent putting a bounty on me with the assassin guild. Even though my fighting skill is well known that most won't touch me, I would rather not have to worry about a poisoned dagger in the dark. So, I am afraid that I am effectively home bound for the next few nights. But my days are free to come and visit you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 01:23:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat also shook her head, gently scolding.&nbsp; "I cannot believe you would let anything so trivial as the amount of blue in your blood limit you.&nbsp; If you can become advisor to the nobility, only two days after being reviled by them as a thief, then surely transforming yourself into a prince is a small matter," she teased, blissfully.&nbsp; Her arm rested on his, they were walking together in the cool shade, and the world was therefore perfect.<br><br>Then he mentioned the bounty, and her hand tightened on his arm.&nbsp; "Assassins?&nbsp; How terrible!&nbsp; Oh, how could he do such a thing?"&nbsp; She was torn between dismay and anger, already trying to work out how she could convince her father to look elsewhere for a husband for her -- or better still, to look nowhere at all.&nbsp; "Are you sure you will be safe?&nbsp; You-- you shouldn't risk your life only to visit me," she said, though she was obviously unhappy at the prospect of losing his company.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 01:31:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron snorted and said, "The blue frankly does not matter. It is the amount of pomp I have to act with to pull off the disguise for any length of time that is the problm, as you noticed when we first met. I can only wear a mask for so long, before I start to become the mask.<br><br>As for the assassins, I will be fine, and am most certainly not giving up on seeing you for longer than I absolutely must. As for how could he do such a thing, he knows he cannot touch me, so he tries something underhanded to make sure I don't ever face him again. And what do you want to bet at the next party he will slander my name, and say all sorts of evil things about me being a coward to face him again. If I am not there, I cannot defend myself, and the longer I am absent, the harder it will be to change the nobles' minds without any bloodshed. <br><br>To slightly redirect the conversation, how many parties will be over the next two weeks and how long between them? I think I can miss up to two parties before I have to kill him, and that would just cause problems all around."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 01:50:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This response was faintly overwhelming to Cat, who listened to it all with rapidly-changing emotions.&nbsp; At the end, there were only two things she was absolutely sure of: first, that she dared not let him even seriously consider killing the Duke, as much of a relief as it would be to get rid of him any other way; and second, that he didn't want to give up meeting her, even if it was a risk.&nbsp; She would have walked on air, if not for the chance of losing him so soon to the ignominious death of a murderer.<br><br>The question threw her a bit, and she had to pause to think, her hand still tighter than it needed to be.&nbsp; "Larger gatherings, you mean?&nbsp; Lady Newcombe is having a celebration for her eldest son's coming of age next week, four days from now, I believe.&nbsp; And a few days after that is the king's nephew's welcome party -- he's been abroad, as an ambassador.&nbsp; There will be only smaller dinners and the occasional play besides those two events."&nbsp; <em>And thank heaven,</em> she thought, because had there been a whole string of such events, hard on each other's heels, she would have had to lie to him, and she doubted she could manage that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 02:06:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled, and said, "Four days, that long? I must have lucked out, because I figured three days is the absolute minimum before I can start reappearing at the parties again. I must have decided to start in the part of the year that parties are becoming less fashionable."<br><br>He mused on his options for a while, and said, "Four days, I can have Inigo Montoya back at a party as the visiting bastard offspring of some far off barony, that no one knows anything about. And that is enough time to get what I need to properly enter the party. But for the moment, let us talk of lighter things, lest my arm fall off from lack of blood."<br><br>Carefully loosening her hand, he smiles to let her know he jested, and continued deeper, before offering her a seat on one of the benches, spreading his cloak on it first so as not to soil her dress on the leaves that had covered it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 02:20:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat let herself be relieved, the prospect of his arrest and death now seeming a bit farther off.&nbsp; "I am not sure that parties are ever less fashionable.&nbsp; But Lady Newcombe's feast will be a grand one, so the nobility will take some time to recover from it, I think; and I suspect others are put off by the welcoming for the king's nephew.&nbsp; No one would dare be seen as trying to compete with that gathering."<br><br>She blushed at his teasing, her heart fluttering in earnest as she saw how hidden they were now, sheltered in the garden's deep, concealing shade.&nbsp; Gracefully, she sat down on the offered cloak, smiling, the usual courtly nod forgotten.&nbsp; For once, she was at a loss for words, only looking at him quietly as he sat next to her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 02:46:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron sat beside the young duchess, and said, "Ah, this is what I like the most about being a noble, you can stop and enjoy life every now and then, instead of worrying about surviving, and feeding everyone that looks to you."<br><br>He looked at her, and his hand slid into hers, and he said, "Would you mind if I just enjoyed being close to you? Words will only get me in trouble right now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 03:14:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She blushed, sure he could feel her heart racing and the faint trembling of her hand.&nbsp; There were of course noblewomen who managed to misbehave, even under the most watchful parental eye, but Cat was not one of those.&nbsp; Except for her tutors, she'd never before been alone with any man save her father and older brother.&nbsp; She had little infatuations before, from afar, but her rogue was now very close indeed.<br><br>She didn't know what to do, could only guess from poems and plays.&nbsp; Her hand squeezed his, lightly, her eyes focused on that.&nbsp; Then, slowly, still blushing, she looked up at him, eyes sparkling, nervous, almost afraid, in the most thrilling way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 04:00:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron saw the look on the duchess' face, and thought, <em>Oh crap, she really has fallen for me, hasn't she? What do I do now?</em><br><br>The look on Aaron's face was slightly panicked as he saw the hope in her eyes. He sighed, and buried his face in his hands, and said, "Alright Cathrine, I am going to be honest with you, and not going to be very formal about it either. I find you very attractive. But let us be real here, can I be anything other than friend to you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 04:10:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The ethereal beauty of plays and poems, Cat suddenly discovered, couldn't hold up very well when the solid bulk of reality intruded.&nbsp; Her eyes faded, perhaps even filling with tears as she looked down again, her fingers plucking lightly at the fabric of her gown.&nbsp; He was right, of course, and she'd been deliberately blind to the truth, but her heart rebelled at the thought of giving in.<br><br>"Some ladies... take lovers," she whispered, uncomfortably, barely able to speak the words.&nbsp; That would bring shame, she knew, possibly even public disgrace, which she could hardly bear to think about, but the idea of being only friends with him, never sharing more than what they shared now, seemed equally terrible.&nbsp; She felt very young, and very helpless.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 04:26:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron sighed, and just reached over to hold Cathrine, hating himself right now, for crushing her dreams, but the longer she hoped, the more it would hurt. Like his hope for a normal life, it was not going to happen, and he knew that. But he still hoped, and it still drove him, and he knew it would probably kill him when it finally shattered, but he would worry about it when it happened. He held her, and said, "I am sorry for being so cruel, but I could do no less for you if I truly cared about you. I wish there was some other way, but short of you running away from this, or me saving the king himself, by myself, from assassins, there is nothing I can do right now. Maybe with time, I could work with this, but for right now, I am sorry."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 04:50:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat stiffened at first, too miserable to relax, but soon she couldn't bear it any longer and she clung to him, a few tears escaping even though she fought against them.&nbsp; "It isn't fair," she murmured.&nbsp; "M-- my father will make me m-- marry someone like that terrible Duke... B--better if I do run away."&nbsp; She sobbed suddenly, unable to stop herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 04:58:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron simply held her, and shushed her, saying, "Go ahead, let it out, you will feel better because of it. Shhh. I you don't keep it down, then you will attract attention, and I will have to run, or at least hide."<br><br>He knew it was a bad idea, as if she did, she would never have peace, or be able to stop.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 05:06:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head, still sobbing a little, though not loudly.&nbsp; "Th-- this part of the garden isn't used much," she said, though at the moment she hardly cared if half the city saw them.&nbsp; "C-- could you take me with you?&nbsp; I-- I have my jewels, I can-- can learn to-- maybe I could help you," she finished miserably, not really hopeful, but ready to try anything.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 05:20:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron laughed, and then hastily apologized, saying, "I am not laughing at you, bright diamond, but at your lack of planning. You might be able to learn something new, but should you not decide what that is before you run? And do remember, I have a rather large stash of various gems that can be sold, for a large amount of gold per gem. They are not quite half a million, but it is about 250,000 gold pieces worth of gems. That will last a long time, if used properly. Probably the rest of our lives. Give me some time to make some arrangements, and then I will return for you.<br><br>But until we leave, I will be in your gardens every day at noon from here on, until we are ready to leave."<br><br>He suddenly got serious, and said, "But decide if you can live without ever seeing your parents again, or any siblings, or even your name. I will be back tomorrow to hear your answer. But for now, simply compose yourself, and when you are ready, I will walk you back to the edge of your gardens and then you can go to your house. Is that acceptable?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 05:33:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hope suddenly returned, even through her faint discomfort at being laughed at.&nbsp; "But I can help, I should help," she said, managing a faint smile again.&nbsp; "Is it possible, may I really come with you?&nbsp; I am not dreaming?"<br><br>She was too happy to be quite so grave as he was just yet, but his words did give her pause.&nbsp; "I-- I will think carefully, I will," she said, slowly returning to the quiet, composed young woman she usually was.<br><br>She took a deep breath, then another, dabbing her eyes with a handkerchief, and slowly stood up.&nbsp; "Master Aaron -- that is your true name, is it not? -- would you do me the great kindness of walking me back?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 05:43:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled, and said, "Yes, Aaron is my true name. And my only name, since my family cast me out. But think about what I have said, and I will hear your answer tomorrow."<br><br>Aaron walked her back to the edge of the garden, as far as he dared, before he said, "Tomorrow I will visit twice, once at noon, once at midnight, under the full moon. I will see you then."<br><br>He winked and turned leaving her at the edge of the gardens, and went back over the wall, hoping like hell he knew what he was doing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 05:50:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Once at noon, once at midnight," Cat echoed, trembling faintly.&nbsp; Everything was happening so quickly... but it was right, she felt it, and whatever struggles they would have would be infinitely preferable to marrying any insipid husband her father might decide on for her.&nbsp; Only after Aaron was gone did she remember that he wasn't supposed to travel at night because of the assassins.<br><br>But she could caution him tomorrow at noon, so that was all right.&nbsp; And she had so much to think about until then, so much to decide.&nbsp; Now that she was alone, the full meaning of what she would lose hit home, and it was a very subdued Cat who finally went back in to the house.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 06:26:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had a damn good reason to want to meet her at mid night, and went straight to his flat. He could do nothing before he knew if she truly wanted to leave. Getting home he stripped down, and suddenly grew a foot in height, and looked at himself in the small, metal mirror. Black and green scales, and blood red eyes. Teeth nearly as long as a human finger, and claws the size of daggers on each finger. A long tail, covered by the same scales, twined around his body, and he sneered at his reflection, that of a were-lizard.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 15:22:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's ignorance of Aaron's true nature was hardly blissful, for she did indeed have a struggle ahead of her.&nbsp; The thought of leaving her father behind was not such a bad one -- as fathers went, he hadn't been too strict, but he'd also never bothered to get to know her, and he was nearly a stranger to her.<br><br>But she'd always been fond of her brother, and now his new wife, who was much Cat's age and both intelligent and lively.&nbsp; And Cat's old nurse was still with the family, the kindly woman who'd raised her after the death of her mother.&nbsp; All these people would be left behind as well, and that was no small thing.<br><br>Her father had once said, rather harshly, that she was not nearly so grown up as she supposed, and now she thought she knew what he'd meant, as her decision went first one way, then the other.&nbsp; She didn't much like court or the ways of high society, but they were all she knew, and leaving them behind was also no small thing.&nbsp; Her life would have to start completely over in many ways, and it would take great strength of character to come through it.<br><br>She slept little, and laid in her bed so late that the servants began to get worried and talk of sending for doctors, but by the time she finally arose, she had at last made up her mind.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 21:58:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron spent the rest of the day in his other form, stalking around his flat, and ate the little food that was left in the flat, before curling up on the floor to sleep. He awoke the next morning, back in his 'normal' body, and got dressed. He went to one of the eateries on his side of town, ordering a meal, and then spent the rest of the morning wandering around, waiting on noon to arrive, so he could go meet Cathrine. About an hour early, however, his impatience at time got the better of him, and he was scaling the wall to the gardens, for the third time in as many days, hoping he knew what he was doing.<br><br>He flipped over the wall after inspecting the nearby area, making sure that no one was around, and then got comfortable, waiting for Cathrine to arrive. He pinched his nose, sighed, and then took off his hat to dust it, before settling in his choosen tree, waiting for the soon to be former duchess.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 22:18:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				To everyone's surprise, including hers, Catherine was much calmer that day, though she still spent more time looking out the windows than doing anything else.&nbsp; Even so, she managed to occupy the rest of her time usefully, sorting through her linens and getting some mending and other needlework done.&nbsp; Normally she hated mending and either let it sit for months or tried to persuade someone else to do it for her, but now she finished up all the things that were waiting, though she hid this from the others in the house.<br><br>She was early too, though not by as much, and though she looked around hopefully, she didn't expect to see him quite yet.&nbsp; Her gown was relatively plain, meant to be worn during those small domestic chores that even ladies of high rank were expected to do, but she'd still taken care to choose a flattering one, in a slightly lighter shade of green than her grand ball gown, that fit her well.<br><br>This time she also carried a small drawstring velvet bag, that held her most prized little treasures.&nbsp; Her fingers twined through the strings ceaselessly, twisting and wrapping them around her hand, though she seemed unaware of all this fidgeting, her eyes fixed on the trees and their shadows.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 22:23:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at his beloved, and knew from her dress and how she carried the bag that she had decided to run, and sighed to himself, as he rolled out of the tree, and said, "So, you have decided to leave all this behind, knowing that you will run for the rest of your life, and will never see any of them again unless you get caught."<br><br>He leaned against the tree, picking himself up, and said, "The road will be long, hard, and bandits would love to enjoy your young, beautiful body. But we cannot leave yet, as I did not want to act, only for you to say no. When I return at midnight, I will have something to show you, and if you still want to leave, we leave tomorrow, at night fall. Is this acceptable?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 22:33:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was surprised and terribly pleased that he could read her so well, could know her heart at a glance.&nbsp; She'd expected another talk on the dangers of the path before them, though the mention of bandits did give her a shiver -- she'd hadn't really thought about what bandits might do besides steal.<br><br>But it wasn't that which truly frightened her.&nbsp; "Why-- but what could you have to show me that might make me want to stay?" she asked, reaching tentatively for his hand.&nbsp; "Please do not think me so changeable.&nbsp; I have made up my mind, Aaron, truly."&nbsp; She blushed at saying his name, only his name, as lovers did.<br><br>Her mind spun through several possibilities, but she couldn't imagine what might be so grave, since she already knew of his less reputable habits.&nbsp; "What is it you wish to have me see?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 22:47:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron removed his hat, and ran his hand through his hair with a sigh, and said, "Something that got me thrown out of my house when I was but a child. Something I was born with. An ability, that is also a curse. And it will be shown, because if I merely told you, you would not believe me. It is the reason I can be so fearless about breaking into the palace's because even if I got caught, I could fight my way free, and with no lasting harm to me."<br><br>Turning, he said, "If you wish, I will take your bag with me, and would advise also getting some more clothing for the road, as winter is approaching, and you will need the warmth. We will be heading east, and south, but there are mountains that way, so lets not die from exposure, alright? I will need the rest of today, and most of tomorrow to tie up all the loose ends here."<br><br>He gave her a weak smile, his fear of what she would do when she found out what he was playing through his mind. He was barely 20, and already he was cynical as an 800 year old person.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 23:06:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was first astonished, then outraged, that anyone could have cast out a child, a mere child, for something that wasn't even his fault.&nbsp; Now she was even more puzzled.&nbsp; An ability, he'd said, so not simply something that the less educated might consider a devil's mark.&nbsp; And nothing she could think of could even begin to explain how he could take no harm in escaping from a guarded cell...<br><br>"I-- I have warm clothing, yes, I'll bring as much as I can," she said uncertainly.&nbsp; At his mention of the bag, she remembered her reason for bringing it.&nbsp; "Oh... Yes, you may take it now if that will be easier -- it holds some keepsakes, and a few of my better jewels.&nbsp; Even a wealthy man has the right to expect a dowry," she added, blushing, suddenly very aware that this was hardly a traditional romance.<br><br>"But there's one thing here that I wished to give you."&nbsp; She opened the bag and reached inside, producing a ring, meant for a man's hand, which she held out to him.&nbsp; It was of polished silver and was set with a ruby -- not very large, but of a particularly rich red color, and apparently flawless.&nbsp; "My mother gave this to the man she was betrothed to, before she married my father," she said quietly.&nbsp; "He fell in battle before they could be married... but I think my mother loved him very much."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 23:31:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, and looked at the bag with astonishment, saying, "Oh, I thought it was just keepsakes. Would you be offended if I asked that you hold onto those until tonight, when I return to you under the light of the full moon, to reveal my darkest secret? If, knowing that, you can still say that you love me, I will gladly take you with me, come rain, hail, high water, or even hell itself."<br><br>He pulled out a simple gold ring, with a single diamond encased in the gold, and said, "And I will give you this then, so that you will know it is I. But for now, I will depart, and return at midnight, at this very spot. Please be here."<br><br>He turned, and went to the wall, and had to stop for a moment, and then vaulted onto it, climbing swiftly over. He turned back on top of the wall, his eyes seemed to be sad, and he removed his hat to nod at Cathrine, before disappearing into the city. He spent the rest of the day getting everything in order, and told the landlord of his flat that he was moving out in a few days, so he could get another person lined up to enter when he was gone. He purchased supplies, enough to last them both a whilel, and a pair of horses, for they would need to move fast once they were gone. It took a moment for the horses to calm around him, his scent was strange, but quiet they did eventually.<br><br>He then informed the master of the theives guild that he was leaving the city, not from trouble, just wanted to move on. He then returned to his flat and gathered everything up, storing it in his two bags, he did not have much, but everything he did have had a purpose. He then settled down, the ring in question on the table in a bag, and waited for midnight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 00:34:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Poor Cat was more bewildered with each word he spoke.&nbsp; "Yes, of course I will keep them until tonight, if that is your wish.&nbsp; But what secret can possibly be so dire?" she asked again, though she knew she would have no answer until their next meeting.<br><br>She looked blankly at the ring he held out, nodding.&nbsp; "Of course I will be here... but why should I need a ring to know you?"&nbsp; But he was already nimbly vaulting the wall, and turned to doff his hat, to which Cat returned a lift of her hand and a longing, confused glance.<br><br>After finally making her way back inside, she again set about tidying her own loose ends, though necessarily in a much more discreet way.&nbsp; She bundled up a few keepsakes to be left behind, for her brother and his wife, remembrances for the servants, and as much coin as she could spare for her old nurse, though that wasn't much -- her father didn't believe in young ladies carrying money, so she had little.&nbsp; With these things, she also left a letter, carefully worded so as to give no hint of her possible destination or even with whom she was leaving.&nbsp; She would not be the one to bring any wrath down upon her beloved.<br><br>As soon as the house was quiet, she crept out into the garden.&nbsp; She'd wanted to be even earlier, but one or two of the servants often stirred until quite late, and it was after eleven before she could risk leaving.&nbsp; Still in her same practical gown, she moved towards their spot as quietly as she could, watching nervously for signs that she was observed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 04:00:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron transformed again, as the full moon rose, and stretched. His nap had given him all the energy he would need, and this body was more nimble and stronger as well than his human body. He was never really sure why he kept going back to that weak body, with its stunted senses, but it was the one he was born with.<br><br>Grabbing the pouch from the table, he turned and flipped out the window, moving toward his beloved's manor, staying on the rooftops, which felt natural in his body. He was able to spot and dodge anyone before they had a chance to see him, but he knew he was being followed. He never saw them, but he could smell them, the stink of a person who knew they were about to attack someone well above their level of skill.<br><br>He did not have time to deal with them, so he wold have to do so after meeting his beloved. He left them behind, moving faster than a horse could, and quickly reached Stafford manor, and lept from a nearby rooftop, to land silently on the wall. He moved in a crouch, using his arms as a second pair of legs, and moved around to the gardens, easily spotting Cathrine, and flipped down, noiselessly, to land in the gardens. His reasoning was a bit diluted due to the hybrid form, but he threw the pouch at her from behind a tree, where it landed at her feet. He was not seen, simply a shadow in the darkness. His form was too bulky for clothes, but that was not a problem right now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 04:24:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped faintly as the pouch landed, this not being at all the sort of greeting she'd expected.&nbsp; She looked around the area it must have come from, but could see nothing, and bent down to pick up the pouch, opening it curiously.&nbsp; Inside was only the ring she'd been told to expect -- still no clue as to this secret Aaron thought so important.<br><br>The ring in her hand, she stepped closer to the tree.&nbsp; "Where are you?&nbsp; Beloved?" she called, as loudly as she dared, sending an anxious glance at the house.&nbsp; But all was quiet, they were safe.&nbsp; "I cannot see you."&nbsp; She moved closer still, looking around in confusion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 04:44:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Stepping out from behind a tree, there was no way for this body to talk, its jaw was wrong, the lips to stiff, and the tongue was meant for stripping meat from bone, not conversing. He stepped from the shadows, and did the only not hostile thing he could in this body, he purred.<br><br>He stepped out from behind the tree, and into the moonlight, revealing the black and green scales, the 7'6" tall frame, the claws and teeth, the blood red eyes that glowed in the dark, and the twisting, twining tail. He did not do anything other than that one purr, waiting for her to respond to his... other form.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 05:05:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At first Cat could make nothing of the shape that slowly appeared.&nbsp; It was too large, too sinewy, too impossible for her to identify it as anything beyond a shadow.&nbsp; To make everything even more incomprehensible, it seemed to purr.<br><br>Then it emerged into the moonlight, which glistened faintly on the scales.. and on the teeth, larger than any she'd ever seen or even imagined.&nbsp; Her mouth dropped open, but no sound emerged, and she dropped back one shaky step.&nbsp; Her hand closed into a fist, gripping the ring so tightly it began to cut into her skin.&nbsp; The ring.&nbsp; <em>And I will give you this then, so that you will know it is I...</em><br><br>Her body trembled, and she reached out to rest a hand on a nearby tree, managing to balance herself before she collapsed to the ground.&nbsp; She couldn't speak for a time -- her throat was too dry, and she could not seem to catch her breath.&nbsp; It was a dream, she was asleep, it was like something from a story used to frighten children into behaving.&nbsp; But it was also... "Aaron?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 05:47:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded once, and slowly stepped forward, his powerful forelimbs tipped in claws that could kill a horse in a single swipe. He moved forward, his entire body moving like a spring. He stepped forward, and stopped just beyond her reach, and sat down, letting her come to him, and nodded again, at her question.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 06:04:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gasped, she couldn't help it, as he moved forward.&nbsp; Once she'd seen lions at the palace menagerie, a gift from an ambassador from some far off land, and though he looked nothing like those great cats, there was something in the easy grace, in the sense of restrained motion, that reminded her of those predators.&nbsp; So her eyes widened and she drew in her breath, sharply, struggling against panic.<br><br><em>But this was Aaron.</em>&nbsp; She stepped forward, her legs almost giving way beneath her.&nbsp; Another step, easier this time.&nbsp; Now she could reach him, and her hand stretched forward, slowly, very gently brushing over the scales.&nbsp; "An ability that is also a curse," she murmured, barely making a sound.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 06:20:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded yet again, and then darted forward, impossibly fast, faster than Cathrine's eyes could follow, and tripped her with his tail. He caught her as she fell, on his back, and then slipped from under her, carefully depositing her on the ground, and then twined around her, lying beside her, rubbing his body against hers, and murred in pleasure. His scales were dry, soft, but at the same time they were firm, able to deflect most unaimed attacks. His tongue licked her neckline, the rough surface rasping across the surface, and the long muscle caused the dress to fall a bit, revealing the soft swell of the beginning of her breast.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 15:18:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Again she gasped in alarm as he moved, and she couldn't quite grasp what was happening.&nbsp; Suddenly she was being moved, but until he finally rested her on the ground, she could hardly even tell where she was or which way she was facing.<br><br>Finally she could catch her breath, still tense with surprise as he began to wrap around her, but not struggling, simply gaping.&nbsp; Everything about him looked utterly fierce now, and yet this felt more like the times when, as a child, she would wrestle and play with the family dogs.<br><br><em>But perhaps not</em> quite <em>like that,</em> she thought, suddenly breathless again as his questing tongue shifted her dress aside...<br><br>Then she giggled -- with an edge of hysteria, perhaps, but mainly from sheer wonder and amazement.&nbsp; "Is it true?&nbsp; Are you real?" she whispered, again daring to reach out and touch those faintly shining scales.&nbsp; "I thought such things were only tales for the fireside."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 19:36:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron purred in pleasure, rubbing his huge head against her chest. His actions were animalist, not meant to pleasure, but he continued to rub himself against her, not realizing his head was resting against her full breasts. He lifted his head to nod at her, and looked down at her.<br><br>Suddenly a twig snapped near the wall, and Aaron was simply standing between Cathrine and the noise, and was hissing. She had not seen nor even felt him move, one second he had been resting atop her, the next he was standing in front of her. His cat slit eyes stared at something in the shadows, and four shadows stepped from the darkness, and one said, "5000 gold is your bounty Aaron, and your date is with death, not running away with the noble woman."<br><br>Two rushed him, while the other two raised crossbows, and fired, one hitting him in the chest, the other snatched from the air as it tried to whizz by him, where it would have pass dangerously close to Cathrine. He snarled, and readied himself to recieve their charges.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 20:11:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat only just bit back a scream when the men appeared.&nbsp; It was a complete shock -- first she was just learning to enjoy his strange, but loving, caresses; then in an instant, everything went wrong.&nbsp; She could easily rouse the whole household with her screams, but what if they saw Aaron?&nbsp; Then they, too, would be hunting him as the greater threat, saving their quarrel with the human intruders for another time.<br><br>She stood, careful to stay behind her protector, but she had to be ready to run.&nbsp; There were four of them -- if the fight went badly, waking everyone within range of her screaming might quickly become the lesser of two evils.&nbsp; She watched him brace himself against their attack, glancing around frantically for a branch, anything she might use as a weapon, but of course the gardeners had made sure there was no such thing around.<br><br>So she could only watch as the two bowmen reloaded and the two charging him drew their weapons.&nbsp; One seemed alarmed that the bolts hadn't done any damage, but that slowed neither of them down.&nbsp; Both aimed low, probably hoping to knock him off his feet.&nbsp; But Cat was sure, she hoped, she prayed, that they would not succeed...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 21:29:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron barely twitched at his current bolts, and simply watched the assassins rush him. He flicked his head back, avoiding the strike from a sword, and brought his head down on the blade, knocking the man's arm down. He barely flickered to the side as the second blade lanced at her and his claw lashed out, tearing the man's throat out with a single swipe, leaving him not able to even gurgle in death as his entire throat had been removed.<br><br>The next crossbow bolts went for his legs, and Aaron simply flipped forward over the bolts, hearing them hit the ground in front of Cathrine, and ripped the second sword man in half with his hind claws, before deftly stepping aside to avoid the splatter of blood from the wounds. The two man died without making a noise, and Aaron rushed the two men remaining, as they desperately tried to reload before he killed them as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 21:56:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Both men gave up on trying to reload simultaneously, and turned to flee, but it was far too late.&nbsp; Aaron could easily have caught them even if they'd had far more of a head start.&nbsp; A blow from his tail knocked one down while he dealt with the other. and in almost less time than it takes to tell, both had joined their comrades in a bloody death.<br><br>Cat was frozen as the full horror of what she'd seen sank in.&nbsp; Even in the darkness, the carnage was hideous, and she could only stare, shivering, unable to make a sound.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 22:12:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shook himself and turned to walk back toward Cathrine, and when he stepped into the light, she could clearly see a crossbow bolt stiking out of his chest, and the other one was still held in his hand. He ripped the bolt in his hand free, and held the hand up, letting her see his glowing eye through the hole, revealing he had not caught it, but had taken a hit to stop it. Even as she watched, the hole began to close, and soon was nothing more than a patch of new scales, easily spotted against the slightly tarnished sheen of the other ones.<br><br>The other bolt soon joined it on the ground, and that wound closed as well, and he wiped his claws off on his nearest opponent, before slowly moving back to her, and, absurdly, making a hurring noise that was undoubtably a question.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 22:38:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At first the only reply she could make was a faint whimper.&nbsp; Her eyes hadn't left him as he'd shown her his wounds, and though she was still shaking, her blind terror was beginning to fade.&nbsp; But she couldn't bring herself to look towards the corpses...<br><br>She'd thought, somehow, that her rogue was still fundamentally himself, even in that strange form, but he was not, his instincts those of a hunter, pure and simple... But they had to be.&nbsp; Those men would have killed him, perhaps her as well.&nbsp; That was his world, at least when he was like this.<br><br>Slowly, she moved again, testing her legs as though expecting them to give way.&nbsp; But they held, and she inched closer to him.&nbsp; "Does it still hurt?" she asked, slowly, her voice sounding odd and faraway to her own ears.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 22:51:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron watched her move slowly, and tilted his head to the side, before shrugging to answer her question. He moved forward, slowly enough that she could watch him move, as he moved to rub against her, checking for wounds, before he pushed her toward the wall. He turned and moved toward it, and ripped holes into the wall, using his claws to give her hand holds, and then scaled the wall, and lay down at the top, and hissed at her, conveying a sense of urgency.<br><br>He looked around, no one had heard anything, but they needed to be gone from the city before the bodies were found.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 23:34:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still befuddled, Cat didn't quite understand what he was doing at first.&nbsp; He might be moving slowly, but the rest of the world seemed to be going too fast.&nbsp; The hiss snapped her into a fuller awareness.&nbsp; Of course, they had to leave now, not linger for a moment.&nbsp; There were bodies, men killed in a way that they couldn't possibly explain, and sooner or later they would be found.<br><br>It would be awkward, but she had to do it.&nbsp; She hiked up her skirts as best she could, trying to climb the way he had, and slowly, she managed it, whimpering, so frightened of being caught that she forgot to worry about falling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 23:44:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once Cathrine got to the top of the wall, Aaron grabbed her, and nuzzled her with his head, before leaping across the gap between the wall and the next building, using the rooftops as a highway to get to the flat where he had left his things. It was nearly a half mile away, but Aaron made it in about five minutes. He was rather proud of her, she had been quiet the whole way, not screaming once, when he landed on the roof above his flat, and dropped down onto the balcony, and carried her inside. Setting her down on the bed, he began to transform back into a human, silent while his body morphed between the Hybrid and the Human form.<br><br>It took nearly five minutes, but eventually he was kneeling, nude, beside the former duchess, and kissed her gently, and said, "You are either very brave, or very foolish. I hope it is the first, for we need to leave, now. Let me get dressed, and you can borrow my cloak, for we need no one to recognize you as we leave."<br><br>He quickly dressed, and handed her his new fur lined cloak, large enough to cover her completely, hiding her from prying eyes, and then gathered his items, ready to go. He reached for her hand, waiting for her to take it, and then they could leave, and never look back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 00:00:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat had in fact wanted to scream several times during their rapid trip across town, frightened by the leaps, but once she realized that he could manage perfectly well even with a passenger, she relaxed somewhat.&nbsp; And the fact that much of it still seemed like a dream also helped her stay calm, in a way.<br><br>As he transformed, she stared openly, shivering faintly from shock, but otherwise quite calm -- at least until he began to look fully human, and his nakedness was revealed.&nbsp; Then she blushed, looking away in confusion.<br><br>She met his eyes as he spoke, cheeks faintly pink, but otherwise steadier now.&nbsp; She nodded, relaizing that he was right in all he said.&nbsp; "I-- I can be brave, for your sake, beloved.&nbsp; I will be brave."&nbsp; She took the cloak, managing a faint smile as she wrapped it around herself.&nbsp; "I think life with you will never be dull," she murmured, blushing again as she took his hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 00:34:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron tossed his bags onto his shoulder, and said, "Once we are out of town, I can explain that... condition that you witnessed a bit more."<br><br>Once they are ready, Aaron leads her to the stables, and helps her up onto one of the two horses, both having been saddled and ready to go from earlier. They already had supplies for both the mounts and the riders for nearly two weeks, and Aaron helped her up onto the horse, and said, "You are not to speak. We don't need any one remembering that two people left tonight, and one was a woman. I will take care of everything."<br><br>He winks, and flips his own hood up, and led the way out of the stables, to the east gate, where a single gold coin got the guards there to open the gate, and let the way out into the darkness. He reached over to take Cathrine's hand once they were out of the city, and said, "We are safe, for the moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 00:41:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nodded as they prepared to leave, glad that at least her father had indulged her in learning to ride well, not like some ladies.&nbsp; She hadn't realized how nervous she was until he winked, and she felt suddenly calmer, smiling back and blushing faintly.<br><br>Securely in the saddle, her face well-covered, she began to feel slightly more herself again as they rode out of town.&nbsp; Away from the gates, she threw back her hood and looked over to him as he took her hand, smiling.&nbsp; "All will be well, then?&nbsp; Where are we going?&nbsp; Oh, but I have so few of my things with me," she added mournfully, suddenly realizing that she was not so well-provided as she would wish.&nbsp; Still, she had her keepsake bag, and those few jewels she'd added to it, and everything else was replaceable.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 01:00:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged, and said, "I know not the future, and while all might be well, it might also not be. All I know is that there is a village where my kind live, those who have several bodies instead of just one, somewhere in that direction. We can stop there and make future plans there. The thieves guild knows about the village, because they traffic in rumors, and help those with money get their kin there. My family did not know about it, so I got thrown out at the age of 6 to live in the streets, stealing what I could to survive."<br><br>He shrugged, and said, "Besides, your keepsakes and jewels will be enough to keep you well feed for the rest of your life, not even counting my stolen gems."<br><br>He held her hand as they rode, letting her organize her thoughts, waiting for her next response.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 06:32:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was silent for a time, thinking sadly of him as a child, forced into the sort of life he now led.&nbsp; Still, they could only look ahead -- especially now.&nbsp; They were fugitives, and she would need to learn this life herself, and quickly, if she was to survive.<br><br>"What is this village like?" she finally asked.&nbsp; "They must keep their secret... perhaps they will not care for me staying there."&nbsp; She hated even to ask the question, but it would be as well to know now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 06:42:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged, and said, "Well, I doubt everyone there has the... curse, and they are supposed to be a breeding a village as well as a normal one. They probably have normal people there, as well as those with the curse. I doubt that they can supply everything a village needs with only the cursed individuals."<br><br>He held her hand and said, "So, you really don't mind the fact that three nights out of the month, I will spend it either in that other shape, or that of a large lizard?"<br><br>He seemed disbelieving that anyone could overlook that big of a flaw in someone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 06:53:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat shrugged faintly, squeezing his hand reassuringly as she searched for the words to explain.&nbsp; "I think that I will learn not to mind," she finally said.&nbsp; "I will grow accustomed to traveling, I will learn to lead the same sort of life you lead... Why should I not grow accustomed to your other form?&nbsp; And I am not frightened of you, no matter what shape you wear."<br><br>Again she squeezed his hand, and smiled.&nbsp; "I know there will be struggles ahead for us.&nbsp; But we will get used to each other."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 07:24:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron simply held her hand, and smiled at her, content simply to enjoy her presense, and eventually said, "I am used to being treated as a freak by most people who discover my curse. It will take some time for me to get used to being a person to you. But I think I can do that in relatively short order. But are you tired? There is a safe house, or rather, barn nearby that is 'abandoned'. But it is kept in order by the thieves guild."<br><br>He kissed her hand, and slid his hand around her waist, and held her close, wanting to get to the barn and rest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 07:32:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I am tired," Cat admitted, leaning gratefully closer to him.&nbsp; "I expected an eventful night, but not quite this eventful, I fear.&nbsp; If there is a safe place for us to rest, I would be very grateful for it."<br><br>She sighed, giving him a tired smile.&nbsp; "You cannot help being born as you are, any more than I can help having been born a duchess.&nbsp; We were both given roles to play, but we are not only those roles."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 07:52:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron gratefully held his duchess, and kissed her on the lips, holding it for a moment, before releasing, and said, "Perhaps your right about roles, but I have better ideas about how to spend the night. And it would be unwise to reveal that ending for this act, before it happens. And I think you will like it."<br><br>He gave her a wink, and ran his hand down the side of her leg, and then took her hand. He guided her and his own horse down an overgrown road. Eventually they arrived at a barn, surprisingly well kept in contrast to the road. He pulled both horses up beside the barn, and said, "There should be a room off to the side of the barn, where we can spend a few nights."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 08:04:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed, overwhelmed in a different way now, flustered and at a loss for words, which was very unlike her -- but she had never imagined such happiness.<br><br>Riding down this road felt like stepping into a fairy tale adventure, which she supposed she'd already done, really.&nbsp; But the moonlight and the trees seemed set up especially for them, the perfect setting for their romantic escape.&nbsp; "Any sort of a room is most welcome right now," she said, glad to dismount and stretch.&nbsp; She was practical enough to know that staying in such places would not always be a romantic idyll, but she was also idealistic enough to think of it that way for now, and her heart quickened.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 08:19:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had helped Cathrine down from her horse, and let her walk into the barn, finding the comfy room off to the side. It was close to what the duchess had left behind, with a comfortable bed large enough for two, a table with four chairs, and a few stools scattered around the room.<br><br>Aaron rubbed the horses down, and stripped the saddles from them, before bringing in the supplies and equipment. He tossed it on the table, walked up behind the duchess, and wrapped his arms around her waist, kissing her neck. He ran his hands down her sides, stopping at her hips, and whispered, "Am I making you uncomfortable?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 08:25:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cae did what she could to settle in to the room, though she felt a little lost without at least some of her familiar things.&nbsp; The room was surprisingly nice, though, cozy and well-furnished.&nbsp; She'd expected something more prmitive, thanks to the excellent camouflage.<br><br>She shivered at his touch, closing her eyes and turning her head to let him reach her neck more easily.&nbsp; "Yes, milord," she sighed.&nbsp; "But that does not mean that you should stop... only that I am unaccustomed to this..."&nbsp; Her hands rested on his arm at her waist, and she found she had to lean back against him for balance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 09:00:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nods, and whispers back, "Well, this is unfamiliar for me, as I have not been with a woman alone before, and hoped it did not show. From your reaction, I guess it did not."<br><br>He gently pulled her to the bed, and sat down, pulling Cathrine into his lap, and kissed her neck, his hands stroking her stomach, and slowly working their way up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 15:19:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"N--no, it did not," Cat whispered, surprised, but pleased.&nbsp; Most young men, she knew, liked to have conquests to brag about... but perhaps that was only bragging.&nbsp; And she was glad her rogue was different.<br><br>She whimpered faintly as they sat down, amazed at the sensations his kisses sent through her, tingling shivers that started at her neck and spread all through her.&nbsp; Her hands rested lightly on his -- she didn't quite know what else to do with them.&nbsp; She'd long ago learned the basics of what happened between men and women in private, but that didn't quite seem to prepare one for the reality.&nbsp; Shivering, her hand crept up to his head, gently stroking his hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 21:38:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rubbed his head against hers, and continued to kiss her neck. His hands rubbed against her back, and one hand rested against her shoulder, and rubbed her shoulder, as his lips traveled down her neck to her shoulder, which his hand slowly revealed by pulling her dress down. His free hand rubbed her thigh through her dress.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 22:00:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed, both in contentment and longing, her eyes half-closed.&nbsp; She nestled closer to him, kissing the top of his head as his lips trailed over her.&nbsp; Her own hand drifted down his neck to his shoulder; then slowly, shyly, across to the laces at the front of his shirt.&nbsp; She didn't open them, that seemed too bold, but there she could feel his skin, her fingertips tracing over it lightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 22:18:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron paused to remove his shirt, and rubbed her arms, before pulling the other shoulder of her dress down, and kissed the swell of her breasts. He did not pull it down further, yet, wanting to savor the moment. His fingers slid along the side of her torso and his chin pushed her dress down while his lips caressed the delicate, satin skin of Cathrine's breasts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 22:32:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat hardly knew where to look as he pulled off his shirt, but she was slowly learning to let her instincts lead.&nbsp; She put one hand at the back of his head as he kissed along her breasts, her breath catching.&nbsp; His lips felt so gentle, his breath so warm... Her other hand slipped around his waist, still hesitant, but savoring the feeling of his skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 22:53:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron pulled her dress down, and took one erect nipple in his mouth, fully exposing her soft, full breasts to his eager mouth. He pulled her dress down further, down to her waist. His hand stroked her free breast and the other cupped her waist, pulling her to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 23:05:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She whimpered again, shivering against him as though she was freezing, except she was actually very, very warm.&nbsp; Her hand tightened at his neck, silently urging him on, as she marveled at the effect only his lips could have on her.&nbsp; "Aaron," she whispered, her voice full of longing.&nbsp; Suddenly all these clothes seemed ridiculous, and her free hand moved to help tug her dress loose, impatient to be free of the bothersome fabric.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 23:31:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron moved his hands from her breasts, and kissed her stomach, moving yet lower. His hands froze, holding her hips, and suddenly, pulled her dress down, revealing her body totally to his ministrations. He stripped himself of his pants, leaving them both nude on the bed. His fingers slipped her folds open, stroking her body with one hand, the other caressing a soft, swollen breast.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 23:52:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Though instinct was fast pushing aside all those carefully-taught lessons in propriety, Cat still blushed to find that she suddenly was free of all that fabric, exposed to his gaze, his hands, and his lips.&nbsp; As he removed his pants, revealing his erection, she blushed harder, her heart racing.&nbsp; She couldn't quite look at him, not there, though her eyes roamed everywhere else, studying him as her hands, a little bolder now, explored his skin.&nbsp; She could feel his muscles moving, strong but so gentle with her...<br><br>She gasped sharply as his hand slipped between her legs, partly in surprise, but mainly in shock as her sex throbbed in response and she let out her breath in a moan.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 10:03:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine, and whispered, "My duchess, my I?"<br><br>His fingers spread her netherlips, and he rolled over to lie atop her, his manhood rubbing against her hips, ready for her to allow him into her body, and claim her as his own. His eyes seemed to be a startling combination of his own eyes and the steel gray eyes of his other body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 14:22:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His eyes fascinated her, their color and depth like nothing she'd ever seen.&nbsp; And they were filled with passion, with a need for her that made her shiver with an excitement that was almost fear.&nbsp; This was it; this moment was the true turning point, after which she had no hope of returning home.&nbsp; She would be his in all the ways that mattered -- no longer a duchess, only a rogue's lover.<br><br>She moaned again, longingly, as she felt his shaft pressed between them.&nbsp; Her body felt no doubts -- this was all her daydreams, all her imaginings, come to life at last, and every muscle and nerve quivered with breathless anticipation.&nbsp; She kissed him softly, looked again at his eyes for a moment, then nodded.&nbsp; "Yes, milord.&nbsp; I am yours," she whispered, her hips slowly, instinctively, arching towards him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 20:36:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron growled in anticipation, his feral blood rising, and spread Cathrine's legs to allow himself to claim her. He slowly ran his hands along her outer thighs, then up her sides, to gently cup her breasts, while his legs slid under hers, bringing his manhood to press against her virginity. He kissed her throat, his teeth suddenly slightly pointed, and murred in pleasure, as he began to press against her. He made sure he was lined up correctly, and suddenly pushed through her womanhood's seal, breaking her virginity, and claiming her as his own.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 20:59:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat shivered faintly, this time in surprise, at the sounds he made, so like the sounds of his other form.&nbsp; They weren't frightening, not quite, but they still set her slightly on edge somehow.&nbsp; But perhaps all men sounded a little like animals at such a moment, as some of the bawdier stories made it seem.<br><br>She slid her legs open obediently as he guided her, still arching her hips a little towards him.&nbsp; The gesture felt right, and she had only feelings to go by now, really.&nbsp; She could feel him against her sex, hard and feeling even larger than he'd looked, and she whimpered faintly as he pressed forward.&nbsp; Was he too big for her?&nbsp; She forced herself not to tense, she knew that would only make it worse...<br><br>And then he thrust forward abruptly, and she cried out, fighting for the breath that had been suddenly taken away from her.&nbsp; It hurt, she felt impossibly stretched, and she whimpered again, fighting to adjust to this invasion.&nbsp; Her hands gripped him tightly.&nbsp; "Slowly, please," she begged, shivering beneath him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 22:27:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at her, and nodded, but said, "I would have, but that would have made it worse. Sorry for not saying anything, love."<br><br>He kissed her, and pulled her to him, shifting her so that the penetration was comfortable, and then began to explore her inner vent, searching for the best ways in which to pleasure her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 23:05:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded her understanding, slowly managing to relax.&nbsp; "I knew there would be pain, but it was still a surprise.&nbsp; I know you will be as gentle as you can, love."&nbsp; She managed a smile, looking up into his eyes as he moved them both slightly.&nbsp; That did seem to feel a little better, she thought, raising up one knee, though now her sex throbbed with pain rather than pleasure.<br><br>At first she could only flinch as he moved, biting her lip and clinging to him uncertainly.&nbsp; Then, slowly, it began to feel comfortable, and she smiled again, relieved.&nbsp; "Is it all right, love?" she whispered, her eyes shining as she searched his face hopefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 23:18:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cathrine's werelizard nodded, and gently kissed her neck, and he purred, "Perfect, love, just enjoy yourself, I will."<br><br>He moved his shaft around her inner depths slowly, exploring her carefully, stretching her body to accommodate his manhood, the girth more than most normal males could boast of. He kept his hands at her sides, helping her take his shaft smoothly, enjoying the feel of her moist walls gently clinging to his shaft.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 00:09:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled again, shivering a little with happiness, and sighed as he kissed her.&nbsp; Her body still protested faintly, and now and then a nervous whimper escaped her, but his slow, careful motions soothed her.&nbsp; Sometimes, for a moment, she felt another pang of her earlier pleasure, and she would sigh again and smile, arching tentatively beneath him.&nbsp; She was definitely stretched -- perhaps he was just a little too big -- but she felt she might get used to the feeling, even learn to enjoy it.&nbsp; She wanted to enjoy it, to enjoy him...&nbsp; "Yes, love, yes," she whispered, moving her hands to slide them around his waist.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 01:02:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slowly began to speed up, and slowly began to force himself a bit deeper with each thrust. He thrust her loins wider with his thrusts, and his hands slid up to gently rub at the base of her breasts. He kiss her neck, and his body began to rub against her pleasure spot deep in her loins, stroking her fires yet higher.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 01:30:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A whimper became a moan suddenly, her body arching more confidently to welcome him as he moved deeper.&nbsp; She sighed as his hands caressed her, her own now tightening on the small of his back.&nbsp; There was still that edge of pain, her sex a little raw, but those jolts of pleasure came more often now, and she moaned again, learning to match the rhythm of his thrusts with her own movements.&nbsp; Her body felt warmed from within, a faint tingling beginning to build deep inside, and she bit her lip, now trying to muffle the moans that didn't seem quite ladylike.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 01:39:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron continued to thrust, alternating between long, leisurely thrusts, and shorter, more abrupt thrusts. His fingers began to slowly knead her full breasts, enjoying the softness of her flesh, enjoying the feeling of her body against his. He kissed her on the mouth, loving the feel of their bodies together, feeling his own body nearing an edge, and knew soon he would fill her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 01:58:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat kissed him eagerly, gasping into his mouth, shivering at his every movement.&nbsp; She felt alive, forgetting the lingering pain, more able to savor all these new sensations.&nbsp; The touch of his fingers added to the tingling, her breasts feeling swollen and sensitive.&nbsp; Forgetting herself more and more, she moaned more loudly and her hands slid further down, silently urging him on.&nbsp; Even that stretched feeling seemed right now, and she arched a little higher, trying to catch her breath.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 02:19:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron growled in pleasure as she finally began to move with him. He gasped as felt himself beginning to change, the first time he had ever done this based on his emotions. He began to make long, harder thrusts, as his tongue lengthed, and curled down around her breast. His manhood began to lengthen and thicken, something he had not known would happen, as the rest of his body began to follow suit, claiming her with his secondary form. His powerful muscles would normally rip a being in half were as tender as a lioness with her cub, treating her as the diamond he often called her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 02:44:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat had closed her eyes to better savor the pleasure of his embrace, and so didn't see the change begin, but her eyes fluttered open in surprise as she felt his tongue trace down over her breast.<br><br>She gasped, suddenly frightened as she felt his shaft grow inside her.&nbsp; If he was nearly too big before, he would surely hurt her now, whether he meant to or not.&nbsp; She whimpered, feeling herself stretch even further, and looked up at him in alarm.&nbsp; "Aaron?" she whispered, her voice shaking.&nbsp; He was still being gentle, she did not struggle, but her body tensed uner his thrusts.&nbsp; Her hips kept moving, without conscious thought, though more hesitantly now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 03:00:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron did not notice her reaction, but his shaft only grew an extra inch or so, and gained a bit of girth, making it a very tight fit, but it did not harm her. It was a bit more work for him to take her, but it was more pleasurable, as the shaft now rubbed against her pleasure spots more continually. It was also a bit more rough, with interesting ridges on it, but did not fully convert to his lizard body, only gaining the enlarged shaft, the tail, and tongue of his morph, as well as the stronger muscles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 03:17:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat watched, wide-eyed, sure that he would soon become fully the huge lizard-creature she had seen before, but this did not happen.&nbsp; The pain grew again for a moment, and she forced herself to relax, trying to keep herself from clenching around his shaft.&nbsp; This perhaps helped a little, but she was still stretched tight, and it took her a while to get over her surprise and fear.<br><br>But slowly she did begin to enjoy again, moving with him, gasping and moaning.&nbsp; He felt different, she realized, not only larger, and she shivered at this new sensation.&nbsp; "Aaron," she said again, and now the sound was a caress, a longing sigh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 03:37:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron licked her chin, before returning to tenderly kiss her. He slid himself back out, and then went back into her body, fully claiming her. He wrapped his tail around her waist, holding her body close to her. He continued to ride her, slowly forcing her closer to the knife edge of an orgasm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 03:55:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed faintly as he licked her chin, kissing him wonderingly now, feeling that odd tongue teasing at hers.&nbsp; She whimpered as he pulled away, trying to arch towards him, then sighed as he pressed forward again, moaning as he filled her.<br><br>His shaft felt textured somehow now, and she shivered as she felt it stretch and rub her sex.&nbsp; She liked his tail around her, she found; it made her feel surrounded by him, sheltered and safe.&nbsp; Her beloved... She moaned, a sound that might have been his name, her body tensing again, though this time with pleasure.&nbsp; She didn't know what a climax might feel like, didn't realize that she was quickly moving towards one -- she knew only that her pleasure kept growing, and her moans grew louder, more passionate, almost frightened at the sensations growing in her, spreading out from where their bodies joined.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 04:09:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron moaned Cathrine's name, as he began to speed up his thrusts, nearing his own climax. He snarled against the pleasure, trying to pleasure his lover a bit more, thrusting faster now, her sexual fluids easing the speed of his movements, and his precum stained her entire inner vent and his shaft. He slowly arched his back and froze, before he suddenly leaned down and kissed her deeply, passionately, hilting his large shaft against her cervix, the shaft now with a tip, instead of the rounded head it had had when they started, perfect for pushing into her deepest depths. He groaned, feeling her cervix straining to keep him out, and snarled in pleasure, as he released, filling her vagina with his seed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 04:25:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She could hardly breathe, between the speed of his thrusts and her own excitement, and she gasped harder and harder, her body seeming to slip completly out of her control at last.&nbsp; That last, sharp thrust filled her even farther than he had before, and her gasps became a scream as she felt the pressure of his shaft in the pit of her stomach.&nbsp; Something stretched deep inside now, and she cried out again and again, shocked as the pleasure struck at last.<br><br>She'd also been told about this, but had never quite believed it could be so marvelous as rumor made it sound.&nbsp; But it was better, even more wonderful, and she arched hungrily towards him, welcoming his shaft, shuddering as he filled her.&nbsp; His seed made her cry out harder as it coated her, soothing the raw edges of her sex, and she clung to him with all her strength.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 04:38:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron held his position for a moment, his shaft buried in her folds, and then slowly worked himself out, freeing himself to rub his head against her breasts, taking one of the soft, full orbs in his mouth, then letting it slide out till only the nipple was inside. He kissed, nibbled and suckled at the orb, his hands playing with them both at the same time. He rubbed his body against hers, slowly bringing her back out of the after glow of their coupling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 04:46:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's cries faded back to whimpers, now of perfect contentment, though she did frown very faintly as he pulled out of her at last.&nbsp; Her hands moved slowly upwards, tracing over the lines of his muscles, feeling the faint sheen of sweat left by his efforts.&nbsp; She sighed and smiled, tangling her fingers through his hair as his mouth moved over her, and shifted against him, amazed at how much more alive she felt now, how aware her body was of every sensation.<br><br>"Aaron, my love," she murmured, still more than half lost in the aftermath.&nbsp; Her hands explored gently, still learning his form -- all his forms.&nbsp; A faint ache grew between her legs, but she hardly cared, thinking only of how glad she was to be with him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 23:31:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron murred in pleasure, his mind trapped somewhere between that of his lizard form, and the human rogue she had fallen for. He gently rubbed his cheek against hers and then returned to kissing her. His hands began to explore her body again, as his shaft began to reharden, aching for her again already. He shifted so that he was back on top of her and his shaft rubbed against her love nest, ready to begin again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 00:22:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Can you not speak, love?" Cat asked, bemused, as he continued to make only those odd little sounds -- not quite like the purr of a cat, though she imagined the feelings that provoked it were at least similar.&nbsp; It was strange, she knew, and she still marvelled anew each time she paused to think about the way he could change, but she was becoming used to it, and soon it might even seem natural.<br><br>She returned his kisses, her hands still wandering over him, sighing and shivering at his caresses.&nbsp; Then he moved atop her again, and she squirmed, uncertain but not unwilling.&nbsp; "So soon?" she asked, surprised -- she'd heard that men generally had to rest between couplings.&nbsp; But then, her rogue was far from an ordinary man....<br><br>She moaned faintly.&nbsp; Her sex was still sore, but his member did feel good, rubbing against her that way, and her hips arched automatically.&nbsp; "Gently, love," she whispered nervously, slipping her hands around his waist.&nbsp; "There is still a little pain."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 00:30:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron did not respond to her question, but his tongue slipped out to trace the valley between her breasts. His hands slid up to cup her generous breasts, and he sucked on one of the nipples for a moment, before moving his head up to resume their kiss. His hands then drifted down, to gently part her legs, moving her to a more comfortable position for himself, and began to slowly impale her upon the shaft. It was agonizingly slow, giving her body plenty of time to adjust to the massive member, that slowly speared her most private depths.<br><br>It was true that his body hurt a bit, and was definitely sore, but the animal mindset noted two more important things. First was that they were 'safe'. The second, there was a very willing female beneath him, and that was really all that mattered at the moment. His hands moved her to her waist, and began to help him impale her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 00:49:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her body responded instantly to his hands and tongue, for her arousal had never really left her.&nbsp; She kissed him eagerly, still fascinated by that long and nimble tongue, and shifted her body as his hands guided her.<br><br>She whimpered as he slid into her, so slowly it was nearly frustrating, but at that moment she wasn't sure she could have withstood his former speed anyway.&nbsp; The flesh around her passage was definitely raw, and she flinched now and then, but she was still very wet with both their fluids, and on the whole it wasn't as painful as she'd feared, joining with him again so quickly.&nbsp; She arched to welcome him, sighing as his hands took hold of her waist.&nbsp; She liked that very much, feeling that she was being embraced as well as impaled, feeling absolutely surrounded by her rogue...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 01:05:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron finally finished filling his lover, and gave her a moment to allow her body to adjust to being filled. He kissed, fondled, and stroked her, leaving no portion of her body unloved, before he began to move, filling her with his shaft, only to pull out, and then push back in. Each thrust was measured, and he was soon panting above her, enjoying the feeling of her soft walls pressing against his shaft, begging for his blessing yet again. He shifted so that he knelt between her legs, his thrusts rubbing against her pleasure centers of her body.<br><br>He leaned down after a minute, and resumed his long, leisurely thrusts, letting Cathrine enjoy herself, and whispered, "Beloved..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 01:13:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed and wriggled under his caresses, smiling lovingly up at him as her hands returned his touches, sometimes a little tentative, but always eager.&nbsp; He was being so thoughtful of her, being so gentle in spite of the strength she could sense in him, and she thought herself the luckiest woman in the kingdom.<br><br>His slow, steady thrusts worked wonders on her.&nbsp; The pain was still there, but dimly, and she could ignore it, except for a very occasional sharper twinge which only made the pleasure feel all the better when it returned.&nbsp; And the slightly different position also made her moan, though she was sure that a duchess, even a former duchess, should not be making such sounds.<br><br>She smiled brilliantly as he spoke, reaching out to touch his face.&nbsp; "Thank you, my love," she whispered, eyes shining with tears of pure joy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 01:30:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was slowly speeding up, his panting increasing in volume as he did so, his kisses and affection raining down upon his duchess. He knew he was lucky, finding her, and could only hope that nothing went wrong upon their trip to the were village. His need increasing with every thrust, he moaned, suddenly tightening up, and whispered, "Ready?"<br><br>He suddenly hilted, and poured his seed back into her, filling her again, not wanting to finish so quickly, but not able to hold out longer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 01:44:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In spite of his question, which she'd been too pleasantly distracted to reply to, Cat gasped in surprise as he plunged into her.&nbsp; His moans were intoxicating, and her body thrilled to the feeling of his seed bursting inside her.&nbsp; To her further surprise, a sudden, sharp pang of pleasure filled her as well, her body tensing beneath him as her passage gripped hard as his shaft, searching for more of his seed.<br><br>It was perhaps not quite as intense as the first pleasure he'd given her, but it seemed to take even longer to fade, and she clung to him, shivering, as she slowly relaxed.&nbsp; "Oh, Aaron, it -- I do not have the words," she murmured, again smiling up at him, pleasure making her face glow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 01:49:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rolled his hips a few times, enjoying the feeling of being empty in a pleasant way, and kissed her forehead, this time staying inside her body, letting her body massage his shaft for any remaining seed. He slowly calmed down, his breathing returning to normal, and whispered, "Was I satisfactory beloved?"<br><br>He reached down, and pulled the covers over them both, and rolled both of them on their sides, and snuggled as close to her as he could, fighting off the desire to sleep, as he gently kissed her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 01:57:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It was wonderful," she murmured, kissing him softly as her hand stroked his cheek, her smile still radiant.&nbsp; "<em>You</em> are wonderful, my love."<br><br>She laughed in delight as he rolled them both over together, tired but thrilled to be able to tangle with him this way.&nbsp; "Oh, love, everything is so perfect."&nbsp; She returned all his soft kisses, eyes half-closed, her body slowly relaxing towards sleep, though she also fought the urge.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 02:14:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron yawned, and leaned against her, but whispered, "There is one thing I have yet to show you. My true third body. You have seen the half human, half lizard body, but not the full lizard. Do not be scared of it, for that dragon will follow you into hell itself for a moment of your pleasure."<br><br>He leaned his head down on the bed, their bodies still entwined, and dozed off, the last words on his lips, "Beloved... forever."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 02:20:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now her eyes were wide and astonished.&nbsp; "Do you truly look like a dragon then, love?&nbsp; But I will not be afraid, never.&nbsp; Never of you."<br><br>She sighed, shifting against him, savoring the feel of his skin against hers.&nbsp; It was the most wonderful thing in the world, to be able to fall asleep like this, feeling his breath against her face.&nbsp; "Forever, my love," she whispered, and was asleep almost before she finished speaking, a faint smile still upon her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 02:31:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron simply shrugged, and then rested his head against hers, following her into the dream world. It was one of the few times he had ever been actually happy, with his arms around a beautiful woman, and completely at peace with the world.<br><br>The next morning, he awoke first, and stiffened at the feeling of someone in the bed with him, but then his mind caught up with him, and he remembered what had happened. He untangled himself from her, and rolled out of the bed, and shifted into his hybrid form, before moving into the barn, and began to change into his full 'lizard' form.<br><br>He grew, and grew. He finally finished, standing nearly 9ft at the shoulder, and was 12ft from tail tip to his snout. He was a being of pure muscle, bone and sinew, but the eyes now glowed steel gray with a sense of cunning. They did not look intelligent, not in a way any human would recognize, but there was an ancient wisdom hidden there, and Aaron shrugged. The horses stood stock still, terror keeping them from making any noise, as the massive monstrosity lay down, waiting for his mate. His scales now were even darker than before, mostly blacks and grays, with some green on his stomach. His teeth were the size of a short sword now, and his claws were sharper than anything a blacksmith could make, and longer than a bastard sword, perfect for destroying anything that got in his way. His head was easily twice the size of a horse head, and he waited for Cathrine to appear, and gaze upon his true body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 02:44:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat awoke slowly -- not her usual habit, but she was worn out from travelling, the fight, and of course from lying with her rogue.&nbsp; The memories came back slowly, deliciously, and she smiled as she awoke more fully.&nbsp; The smile faltered when she realized she was alone in the bed, but then she realized what it was that had awoken her just a short time before -- Aaron had gotten up, that was all.<br><br>She got out of the bed slowly, feeling a twinge of pain between her legs.&nbsp; He had said they would spend a day or two there, hadn't he?&nbsp; She would need the chance to heal a little before she could ride properly, she suspected, and she blushed as she looked at the sheets and saw them spotted with her virgin blood.<br><br>Pulling up the covers, she turned, taking up Aaron's cloak against the slight morning chill as she stepped out into the barn proper.&nbsp; "Aaron?" she called softly.<br><br>At first she didn't understand what she was seeing; he was only a huge shape on the floor, nothing like a human.&nbsp; Then her eyes adjusted to the relative gloom, and she began to catch hints of glistening scales and gleaming claws...&nbsp; She shivered, not precisely in fear, but in awe, some primal reaction in the back of her mind urging her to leave.&nbsp; But she ignored this, stepping slowly closer, her eyes tracing over his scales, the powerful muscles beneath them, and finally meeting his eyes.&nbsp; Now she shivered again, wondering how much he understood in this form, for he seemed to look right through her.&nbsp; "Aaron," she said again, wonderingly, reaching out a tentative hand to touch him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 02:55:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slowly moved, his entire body conveying a sense of restained power and speed, knowing that he could very easily hurt her if he was not careful. Or that was about what he thought, for he now thought in pictures, instead of words. He yawned, a bit tired, and then turned to push the barn doors open with his head, and stepped into the light, now no longer just a shadow, but a being of primal fury. It may not be dragon blood in his veins, but it was definitely more than lizard blood, for this body glanced around, and then stood on its hind legs, one foreleg resting against the barn, and looked around from the superior standing height, and did not see anything approaching the barn.<br><br>He turned and moved into the sun, and yawned again, before lying down, and looking back at Cathrine. She noticed that his body seemed to radiate heat, a remarkable change from the Hybrid form she had first seen, which had drawn heat from her. Aaron lay on the ground, but unlike the other form, made no move to make him seem less formidable, and idly shattered a nearby boulder, with a smash from his tail, watching her carefully.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 03:02:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's eyes did not leave him for an instant; she hardly even blinked, trying to catch every detail, to make sense of it all.&nbsp; He was like a dragon, like a fire serpent from a grand tapestry -- perhaps not as large, but as powerful, as imposing, as ancient.<br><br>Slowly, the cloak wrapped tightly around her, she followed him into the sun, entranced, her eyes meeting his.&nbsp; She could feel the heat of him, greater than that of the early morning sun, and watched how he moved as he laid down.&nbsp; His tail shattered the stone, and she gasped at the sound, turning towards it instinctively.&nbsp; Her face turned back to his, now with faint alarm in her eyes, though again her fear was more of accidental harm.<br><br>"Do-- do you understand me?" she asked, her voice shivering faintly.&nbsp; She stepped closer again, slowly, and this time with several wary glances at his massive tail.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 03:11:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron moved his head slowly to look at her with a slightly tilted head, making a noise that was vaguely curious, without containing any sounds that were normally associated with curiousity. He looked up for a moment, and then leaned forward and licked her. His massive head brushed against her body, nearly knocking her over with its sheer mass. He stretched and then curled up in the sun, enjoying the feelin of the sun on his body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 03:21:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				This response only confused her slightly, though at least he seemed to recognize her.&nbsp; When he leaned closer and licked her, she knew he recognized her.&nbsp; After her initial panic, she steadied herself, caught her breath, relaxed, and smiled wonderingly, if shakily.<br><br>She reached out again, gently placing one hand against his scales, flinching again at the heat, though it wasn't quite enough to burn her.&nbsp; Moving closer still, she now rested her fingertips against one of his claws, astonished by its size and sharpness.&nbsp; Tentatively, she sat down next to him, looking at his eyes in fascination, trying to read their depths.&nbsp; Somewhere in there, her rogue still existed, but she couldn't quite see him...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 03:29:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The large lizard growled as she rubbed his side, but stopped when she removed her hand. The claws were of no concern to him, so he let that pass, but when she sat beside him, his mind saw that as a challenge, and his head shot up, and a long, low growl permetated the air. He continued for a minute, before he suddenly stopped and shook his head, and began to shrink back down to his human form. It took a few minutes, and was... interesting to watch to say the least. The scales seemed to boil and roll under the flesh, and the muscles began to shrink, and soon her rogue was blinking in the light, sitting down on the slightly wet grass, and holding his head.<br><br>Aaron groaned and said, "Sorry, love, but those instincts are damned hard to control. Forgive me if I frightened you, but that form did not smell enough of it on you to be sure what to do with you."<br><br>He chuckled for a moment, enjoying the great beasts confusion, before he stood up, and helped her back to the barn, where he helped her get dress, and said, "We can walk for a bit, if you want, since I doubt you want to ride at all today."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 03:47:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was alarmed, half standing up, as she heard that growl, the primal part of her mind again urging flight.&nbsp; But then he seemed to stop himself, and shook his head, and she relaxed a little, even though she still wasn't quite sure what was happening.&nbsp; She took a step or two back, staring again as he returned to his human form, stepping closer, frowning, as she realized that he seemed in distress.<br><br>She was reassured when he spoke, smiling slightly as he stood and she took his hand.&nbsp; "There's no harm done, love," she said.&nbsp; "I was a bit frightened, but no more.&nbsp; We shall have to get accustomed to each other."<br><br>It was strange to have a man helping her dress, though it was good to have help.&nbsp; Even this simple gown was really designed for someone who would always have a maid to assist her with it -- but now she had her rogue, and she much preferred his help.&nbsp; She blushed as he spoke, and nodded.&nbsp; "Yes, I fear perhaps it would be better if I did not ride," she admitted.&nbsp; "It is a very pleasant ache, but an ache nonetheless, and if you think we will be safe here, then it might be best to stay another day."<br><br>She blushed again.&nbsp; He would want to lie with her again tonight, she thought, and truthfully she was no less anxious in spite of the aching.&nbsp; She would have to hope her body would heal itself in spite of that, for she would not give up the pleasure they'd shared for anything.&nbsp; Smiling, she took his arm.&nbsp; "Let us walk, then, and explore the woods," she said.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 03:54:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron took a few opportunities while helping his love dress to gently stroke her body, rubbing the sensitive spots he had found during their love makings. He then quickly dressed himself, leaving his cloak about Cathrine's shoulder's, but taking his hat, and his weapons out of habit, not realizing that he had, he was so used to grabbing them. He then offered her his arms, and said, "Shall we, my love, explore these beautiful woods, to help pass the time till you feel fit to ride again?"<br><br>He pushed the door open, and kissed her gently, before leading the way to the woods, intent on getting a good look around.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 04:11:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat thought there must be no better way to prepare to face any day than by dressing this way, with these soft, teasing touches and gentle kisses.&nbsp; She was as used to men wearing weapons as he was to wearing them, so she also thought little of his taking his blades.&nbsp; "It is a lovely wood," she said, smiling out at the leaves and taking a deep breath of the fresh air.&nbsp; She was still tired, but she thought the walk would invigorate her.<br><br>The woods were lovely, and made lovelier still simply because she was there with him, and they could walk arm in arm and whisper together, talking of nothing in particular and remembering shared pleasures.&nbsp; Nothing could spoil such a day, not the first day of truly belonging to her rogue...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 04:18:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was enjoying himself almost as much as the former duchess, at least until an arrow whisked between two trees ahead of them, downing an elderly, already injured buck. He started to drag Cathrine to one side, but the owners of the arrow were already riding into the clearing, and said, "That was a beautiful shot, my Lord Kent."<br><br>The dreaded Duke of Kent cantered his horse into the clearing, and the wind shifted suddenly, coming from behind Aaron, and the horses suddenly started to panic, smelling his strange scent that registered as predator. As the horses were calmed, the first person to notice them was the Duke of Kent, and his expression was disbelieving as his mind registered which two people were standing not even 20ft from him. And they were far too far from the town to have any real reason to be here, and everyone there knew it. Aaron mumbled, "This is going to be... interesting, and in a bad way too."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 04:28:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat felt frozen, more terrified now than she ever had been at first sight of Aaron's other forms.&nbsp; This time, she knew the dangers, knew what would happen if news of her flight with her rogue was brought back to her father.&nbsp; She bit her lip, fighting back hysteria.&nbsp; And she'd gone to such lengths to try to hide his identity...<br><br>For a moment, everyone was frozen, except perhaps Aaron, who was tense and waiting for Kent's first move.&nbsp; Then one of the other lords, who'd been with him during the unfortunate incident at the party, snarled and drew his sword.&nbsp; The spell broken, swords were drawn throughout the group, a few with bows at the ready instead aiming arrows at the pair -- more specifically, at Aaron, though to Cat, that was even more unforgiveable than aiming them at her.&nbsp; She gripped his arm, terrified.&nbsp; "There are so many of them," she whispered, shivering.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 04:38:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron did the most impossible thing anyone could ever do in a similar situation. He laughed. They had no silver weapons on them, so he was not worried for himself, but Cathrine was another matter. He turned to her and said, "Move to the trees, now."<br><br>While she did that, he walked to the side, and said, "This can go one of two ways. You all die, or you all flee. Pick now."<br><br>He suddenly, like a street performer, pulled two daggers from somewhere on his person, and stood to the side, letting them move first. His sense of honor would allow him no less than to offer them a chance to surrender once, which he had out of the way, and now could kill them with impunity. He watched the nobilites look around them, except for Kent, who watched him carefully, like he was trying to place something, and suddenly spat, "YOU! That was were I saw you before, you were the thief at the party! You stole my gems! Do you have any idea what you did? I needed those!"<br><br>His hands twitched, and Aaron narrowed his eyes, noticing the slight twitch, as well as the dark energy that swirled about his sword for a half second. <em>Hmmm,</em> he thought,<em> this was not good, the young Duke of Kent is a magic user is he? Better not engage him directly.</em><br><br>One of the bow nobles raised his bow and loosed the arrow, and the fight was on.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 04:51:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The last thing she truly wanted to do was to leave his side, but Cat realized the impossibility of staying.&nbsp; He would have to fight them and that would be difficult enough without him having to worry about her as well.&nbsp; In spite of this excellent logic, she was still reluctant, and deeply frightened for his safety, but she held her head high as she moved away into the trees.<br><br>She stifled a gasp as the arrow, clapping her hand over her mouth.&nbsp; Again she could only wait and watch... there seemed nothing she could do, except to stay away from the clutches of Kent's men.&nbsp; They were not thinking of her now, but they might soon.<br><br>These were practiced fighting men, and though they hadn't expected this kind of quarry, they adjusted quickly.&nbsp; A second arrow flew, then, at a nod from Kent, two of the swordsmen spurred their horses, preparing to run him down as their swords flashed in the sunlight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 05:01:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron waited till the last second, and then dodged the first arrow with almost contemptous ease, and then the second arrow with equal grace. Both daggers in his hands lanced out, both hitting their targets, the two bowmen. One fell from his saddle, gargling blood, the other screamed in pain as the dagger found his shoulder. His arm folded, and the arrow on his bow shot off in a random direction, to slam against the tree Cathrine was hiding behind.<br><br>Aaron pulled another dagger from his person, and a short sword from his belt, with a hook on the end. He hated the weapon, but it was useful which was why he kept it. The theif stepped to the side slightly, and tossed his dagger into the neck of one of the charging horseman, making him fall into the hooves of the other horseman, and then sneered at the remaining nobles as that horse tumbled, throwing the rider. He ignored the stunned rider, and said, "Fourteen against one, and you started with eighteen. Sad."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 05:17:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped as the arrow thunked into the tree, hiding her head briefly.&nbsp; But she could not turn away from the scene for long.&nbsp; Everything was happening almost too quickly to follow.<br><br>The horses were panicking again -- they were not war-steeds, used to the clash of steel, but hunting animals who were accustomed only to the bow, and the occasional swift dispatch of a wounded animal with a sword.&nbsp; This was new to them, and when they saw their fellow animals begin to fall, several whinnied in fear and fought their riders.<br><br>Only Kent's horse stood absolutely resolute, as he glared at Aaron.&nbsp; "Release the lady, and we shall slay you quickly," he said, the words almost a snarl.&nbsp; He was uneasy, it showed faintly in his eyes, but he was not afraid in spite of Aaron's easy handling of his men.&nbsp; Another nod, and now four men rode towards him, more cautiously this time, though their swords were all held ready.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 05:31:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron simply laughed again, and morphed a bit, enhancing his reactions and senses, to try and compensate for such a bad balance between the forces. He did not want to play his best cards yet, his were ability, but he could tap bits and pieces of it. He flicked his short sword around blocking the grounded rider's sword, and then ripped his stomach open with the hook, to dance away, leaving him trying to shove his intestines back into his gut. He flicked another two daggers out, now targetting horses, and killed both horses on the outside, and drew his kukri, a dagger with the edge on the inside normally, but this one had both edges sharp.<br><br>He dodged into the swings of the remaining nobles that charged, and hamstrung one horse, hating himself for doing this, but not having much of a choice other than to harm the formerly proud animal. It screamd and fell, snapping both its neck and the rider's back when they slammed into a small rock. He then slashed the other rider's saddle strap, letting him fall from his horse, and leaving the horse with a single short, shallow slash along its stomach, easily fixed.<br><br>He blocked one noble's stab with his short sword, and cut his arm off with the kukri, before removing his throat with the hook as he dodged around the other noble's sword. The fallen noble finally managed to collect his wits, and stumbled to his feet, and bellowed a war cry as he charged, easily alerting Aaron to his approach. He flicked the rapier the current noble was using away from his body, caught the sword blade in the hook, and flipped it out of his hand with a practiced flick of his wrist. He stabbed the noble's heart with the kukri, and swore as the noble dropped, taking the knife with him, and drew his last dagger, turning to the last charging noble, who suddenly realized that he was alone. A quick jab was all Aaron needed and that noble was dying on the ground, the last dagger in his throat, while Aaron collect his kukri, and calmly wiped it off on the nearest dead noble's tunic.<br><br>He turned to the remaining ten, and sneered, noting one of the dead nobles near him had a bow on the saddle of the dead horse, but he could not get it without telling all the nobles what he was about to do. He raised an eyebrow, and waited, weapons held loosely, and head tilted slightly, for the nobles to come to him. There were too many bodies for the horses to get good footing now, leaving them to either try and fill him with arrows, as one nobles got down and collected the bow from the only surviving noble with wounds, not being counted by Aaron, and grabbed the quiver, before walking a short distance, and kneeling to aim down a shaft at him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 05:44:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The Duke's eyes narrowed.&nbsp; Still his horse was unnaturally steady, as he was, hardly blinking an eye as his men, his compatriots and friends, were slaughtered.&nbsp; Cat caught her breath -- his gaze was more chilling than Aaron's could ever be to her.&nbsp; She shrank against the tree, watching fearfully as the battle raged.&nbsp; It was even more terrible than the first -- she loved him so much more now, it turned her blood cold to think of him in danger.<br><br>The remaining men hung back now, waiting for the archer.&nbsp; He fired, and the shot was true, spinning straight at Aaron's heart.&nbsp; When that shot was also dodged, an unhappy murmur ran through the group.&nbsp; Kent gave them all an icy look, and they fell silent.&nbsp; "You think you will be safe, thief, if you persist in this killing?" he asked abruptly.&nbsp; "That will bring the wrath of a kingdom down upon your head.&nbsp; Release the lady."&nbsp; He paused between each of the last three words, his eyes flashing.&nbsp; Again that faint energy swirled, just enough to sense.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 05:52:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron casually dodged the arrow, and said aloud, "I can do this all day if I have to, and I think the kingdom is already after my head. Last chance for those that want to live to bail. After this, anyone who stays will be killed."<br><br>He smiled at the Duke, and said, in a voice only the two of them heard, "You think you are the only one with special... 'powers'?" Aaron's gaze flickered to the sword, before he continued. "I have a few things up my sleeve as well. Care to find out what they are?"<br><br>His eyes flickered to the cat slit iris of his other form, for just a heartbeat, and then he was back to the unnaturally adept thief gaze. He calmly dodged another arrow, and said to the archer, conversationally, "Unless you wish to find out how long it takes for a man to die of blood loss after being castrated, I would advise stopping that. You begin to annoy me."<br><br>He grabbed the only nearby dagger, and put up his kukri, flipping the dagger while all the nobles but Kent watched it like a bunch of chickens watching a hawk,
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 14:12:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After a nervous glance at Kent, the man lowered the bow, and again there was a long, tense moment of silence.&nbsp; Cat was ready to scream just to break it, just to make something happen.&nbsp; She willed the men to flee, to leave them alone before anyone else was killed... but then they would also have to flee, before pursuit from the city could reach them.&nbsp; It was her fault, she'd brought this on them...<br><br>Kent's eyes never left Aaron's.&nbsp; Finally he held up a hand, and his men relaxed visibly, recognizing the signal to stand down.&nbsp; It was not, however, followed by a signal to leave.&nbsp; "You have not yet felt the wrath of my kingdom," he said, the words quiet but filled with malice.&nbsp; "Do not think you shall long keep what you have stolen."<br><br>He didn't look at Cat, but he might as well have.&nbsp; She shuddered, afraid but determined that not a single one of Kent's men would lay a hand on her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 19:58:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron gave him a mocking bow, never removing his eyes, but said, "Oh, and when did you inherit the throne? Your family is third in line, if I recall correctly. That would be very messy to give yourself the throne now."<br><br>He snorted, and said, "Honestly, if I listened to people like you, I never would have gotten anywhere in life. But that is your opinion in the matter. Leave, or finish this, now. I grow bored."<br><br>He shifted his stance and tossed a warning glare at the man with the bow, as he had been reaching for another arrow.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 20:32:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Then we shall leave."&nbsp; Kent smiled smoothly, as though they were merely having a polite chat about the chances of a good hunt.&nbsp; His men were visibly relieved, and Cat whispered a quiet prayer of thanks.&nbsp; <br><br>Her rejoicing was perhaps premature, however, for Kent had more to say, in a voice that now dripped with venom.&nbsp; "But you shall not be bored long, sirrah.&nbsp; You and I shall finish this, one day very soon."&nbsp; He held Aaron's eye for a long time as his men tried to leave, quickly and discreetly, fearful of their honor, but more so for their lives.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 21:33:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron snorted and said, "I truly hope so, and may it be more interesting than either of us expect."<br><br>He gave the noble a mocking smile, and then waited until the nobles had left, before dashing back toward Cathrine. He found her behind her tree, and held her, checking her for wounds, and said, "Are you alright? We need to leave now. I am sorry that we will not be able to wait until you have healed, but if your family is searching for you, they may be in the area, and Kent won't have to go far at all."<br><br>Aaron kissed her once, and then led her back to the barn, where he began to saddle the horses and prepare to leave.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 22:00:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Am <em>I</em> all right?" Cat echoed, checking him equally nervously for wounds as she held him tightly.&nbsp; "You will take years off my life, fighting so many at once."<br><br>She nodded as he spoke of leaving; she'd known this was coming.&nbsp; "Do not worry about me," she said firmly.&nbsp; She helped him to prepare -- it was just as well there was so little to pack, they could leave almost at once.<br><br>"My family cannot be searching so far yet," she said, then corrected herself.&nbsp; "At least, it is not likely.&nbsp; It is possible the battle in the garden roused them earlier than usual.&nbsp; But Kent is quite enough to worry about," she added darkly, shivering as she remembered his gaze.&nbsp; "Still, he will at least want reinforcements before he dares to face you again."&nbsp; She smiled a little, proud of her rogue.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 22:07:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled as they checked each other for wounds, and kissed her again, stopping her from looking for wounds, as his hands glide across her body. He broke the kiss, and said, "They never touch me, beloved. But I was not fighting Kent, he never entered the fight, he merely watched. And he knows more about me than I do him, at least about fighting."<br><br>He did not mention the energy he had seen around the sword, not wanting to worry Cathrine more, and finished saddling the two horses, before continuing, "There is a river nearby, that we can follow for a bit."<br><br>He led her along the decrepit road, and turned off before they were even a third of the way back to the main road, and headed deeper into the forest. They soon came to a river, and Aaron reached over to take her hand, and give Cathrine a smile, as some of the tension left his body.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 22:18:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was already worried enough, though she did her best to hide it beneath the mask of impassiveness she'd been taught since she could walk.&nbsp; She had faith in him to defeat all comers in a fight that was even remotely fair, but Kent would not allow him that next time, she was sure.<br><br>They rode silently for a time, concentrating on riding and looking for signs of pursuit.&nbsp; Riding was uncomfortable, she found, but they couldn't muster much speed among the trees, so it was no more than uncomfortable.&nbsp; But she would manage.&nbsp; Sidesaddle would not do if they were pursued, and she had to be ready for that.<br><br>She took his hand gratefully, feeling as though clouds had parted to reveal the sun again.&nbsp; "How much further is it?" she asked.&nbsp; She hoped it was near, but with him by her side, she felt she could face even a ride to the other end of the kingdom.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 22:29:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rubbed Cathrine's hand, feeling her tension and worry in her grip, and winked at her, with that same smile that had captured her heart. He kissed her hand, and said, "Should not be much further."<br><br>And as he said that, they rounded a bend in the game trail, and found the wide, flowing river, that would eventually wind its way to the capital. They were following it to its source, where he knew the were village existed, and turned his horse toward upstream. The river was loud, as they were near some rapids, and a few small falls.<br><br>They had been travelling for nearly an hour at this point, and Aaron called a halt to let Cathrine rest. He had his bags of coins and the bag of gems on his purpose, and twisted her ring on his finger, as he knelt by the water, splashing his fact. He turned to say something to his beloved, when something hissed from the woods, and slammed into his chest, right below his heart. He looked down at the arrow in confusion, and suddenly another two joined it. He stood still, and then coughed up a clot of blood, before gasping Cathrine's name, as the Duke of Kent stepped from the trees, with the lord of Stafford and Cathrine's brother with him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 23:07:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It had all happened so quickly, yet it seemed to take hours before Cat fully realized what was going on.&nbsp; She was too stunned to think.&nbsp; All was well, they were surely ahead of their pursuers, and they were moving towards safety.&nbsp; They'd only stopped to rest and water the horses.&nbsp; her beloved was with her.<br><br>Then there was an arrow, and another, and another, seeming to have sprung from his chest.&nbsp; Her eyes saw it, but her mind didn't understand.<br><br>He coughed, and said her name, and then she screamed.<br><br>She hurried towards him, but she would never reach him.&nbsp; Strong arms gripped her, lifting her bodily and pulling her away.&nbsp; She could only thrash helplessly, her screams slowly turning into bitter sobs.&nbsp; "Aaron, Aaron," she gasped, over and over, as she was brought before her father.<br><br>She was too shattered to see the steely look on his face.&nbsp; He did not speak, merely nodded, and the servant who had hold of her shoved her bodily into a litter, slung between two horses.&nbsp; She resisted every inch of the way, but this did no more than annoy the poor man whose task it was to hold her.<br><br>Her brother had followed them, and his face was more sympathetic.&nbsp; He'd had the good fortune to fall in love with the woman he'd been betrothed to, and he could understand her pain more than most, though he was forced to disapprove of her actions.&nbsp; "Cat, be still," he said, firmly but not unkindly.&nbsp; "He is dead, there is nothing you can do for him.&nbsp; Your grief will only make your situation worse."<br><br>She shook her head, sobbing fiercely, though she knew he was right.&nbsp; But she would not, could not, assume that stoic mask again, not now.&nbsp; She stopped struggling, she'd very nearly worn herself out, and now she only cried and shivered as the adrenaline left her.<br><br>A servant ventured over to her father, asking what was to be done with the body.&nbsp; The Duke looked at him disdainfully, as if the answer was obvious.&nbsp; "Leave him for the crows," he said, loudly enough for Cat to hear.&nbsp; She lifted her tar-stained face and gave him a look of such venom that even the powerful Duke of Stafford hesitated for an instant, before he turned deliberately away.<br><br>But through it all, the stricken girl now realized, the Duke of Kent had stood silently, smiling to himself.&nbsp; He made a quick gesture to a dark-cloaked servant waiting nearby, and the man moved into the woods, vanishing so swiftly and so completely that Cat was hardly sure she'd seen him at all.<br><br>Her hatred turned towards Kent then.&nbsp; But he only looked into her eyes and smiled, even laughed, and it took the last of her strength not to fly at him in useless rage.<br><br>She would avenge her rogue.&nbsp; But she would have to do it carefully...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 23:22:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				They left him, and his body was lying beside the river for nearly an hour, before something odd happened. One by one, the arrows slowly fell from his chest, as though something inside him was pushing them away. Aaron opened his eyes, coughed, and coughed, and coughed, and then his mind caught up with him. He remembered the arrows, watching, trapped in his own body, as they left his body behind, not understanding what he truly was.<br><br>He had seen, heard everything. And he transformed into his hyrbid form, his grief and rage made manifest, and screamed his emotions out into the night, a roar of hate, anger, and grief at what he had nearly lost. His clothing was destroyed but his bag was nearby, and he still had his cloak. They had left most of his possession nearby, but his sword was gone. But his kukri was still hidden on his body. And that was all he would need to get his revenge.<br><br>He turned and snagged the bag, his coins and gem purses where thrown into it, and then he turned and loped back toward the city, intent on reclaiming his beloved, even if he had to butcher the entire city to do so. He approached the city as night fell, and stopped his anger now banked planning his every move to cause the most damage to those that had stripped him of his beloved. He smiled, and decided that the lizard and dragon could have some fun, as he buried his bag under a nearby stand of trees, and then swiftly climbed the wall, entering the city to collect what he would need.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 00:40:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				By the time her reached the city, Cat had been turned over to her old nurse's care and confined to her bedchamber.&nbsp; One trusted servant guarded the door, another walked in the gardens beneath her windows.&nbsp; They needn't have bothered; Cat cared nothing for escape now.<br><br>Her father would never forgive her, as she would never forgive him.&nbsp; From the little she'd overheard on the journey back, she suspected that Kent had manipulated him into killing Aaron outright, so the bulk of her rage was his, but her father should never have let himself be used so.&nbsp; And it had probably been all too easy, judging by the grim pleasure he'd taken in leaving Aaron's body.<br><br>She'd run out of tears at last, it seemed, but the pain would never go away.&nbsp; Thinking of Aaron's body, however briefly, left her shaken and weak, like a newborn colt.&nbsp; But she would have to grow strong, and quickly.&nbsp; Her father would surely marry her off as quickly as possible.&nbsp; He'd sent for a midwife to check that her virtue was still intact, and she'd told him, with her last spark of defiance, that there was no need to bother, for she could tell him, quite plainly, that she was a virgin no longer.&nbsp; He'd scowled, but otherwise ignored her, clearly having expected that to be the case.<br><br>She'd hoped that would at least rid her of Kent's attentions, but to her horror, it seemed as though he would still take her.&nbsp; Her dowry would need to be larger, the marriage settlements he provided for her future upkeep would be smaller, but under those conditions, he was still willing to take her off her father's hands.<br><br>So now, as she lay sleepless on her bed, she thought of Kent, of his weaknesses (his pride, his arrogance, would surely damn him somehow), of how she might use those to her advantage.&nbsp; And she took the most solemn oath she knew, that whatever else happened, she would never, never lie with Kent, or with anyone else, as she had with her rogue.&nbsp; She would join him in death first.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 01:03:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron stood on top of the wall, two dead guards near him, and surveyed the city. The two guards had literally been torn to pieces, and Aaron gelt his rage diminishing for the moment, his need for blood satisfied. He lept into the city and stalked into the alleys, his rage driving him. He smashed into a shop, and stole a few items he would need, and did so into several other nearby shops. He then left the city, and got dressed in his new clothing, and secured his new daggers as well. He would show the Kents how to make war properly, and to always make sure the body was just that, a body.<br><br>He then climbed back over the wall in his human form, a single bag of gold in his new doublet. He was ready to begin his war, and would have to start carefully.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 01:14:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mary, her nurse, fussed over her, of course.&nbsp; Like Cat's brother, she was not allowed to openly sympathize, but she'd always treated Cat like her own, and that didn't change now.&nbsp; The girl had forced down some broth, just to please her, and now pretended to sleep, so Mary could get some rest.<br><br>Cat was curled up tightly on the bed, still wearing her plain, practical gown and clutching her little bag of keepsakes as though her rogue would arrive at any moment to carry her off.&nbsp; Her eyes looked up at the moon overhead, and a single tear fell.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 01:33:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron desperately wanted to visit Cathrine, and let her know he was still alive, but he needed to do a few things first. He could visit tomorrow. He visited the thieves guild first, and left a note explaining that he had returned, but would be leaving again soon. Dodging the questions about how he survived, he left, and found a pair of Kent servants returning to the manor. He followed them for a moment, and when the strayed into an alley, he made short work of them. He carved a message on their chests, saying that not even death could slow him down, without leaving a name, and then hung both servants from lamp poles near the Kent manor, where they would be seen first thing tomorrow morning.<br><br>He then decided he had given enough notice, and went to the Stafford manor, and left his clothing on a nearby roof, with his daggers and gold, but took the kukri, and jumped to the wall of the garden, and perched on it, opposite of Cathrine's room, waiting for the perfect moment to move across and let her know he still lived.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 01:52:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat had finally drifted into an uneasy, exhausted sleep, though her mind was hardly at rest, being filled with distorted images of the horrible events at the river.&nbsp; She flinched, her face contorting in pain now and then, but did not quite wake.<br><br>The guard below was very nearly asleep himself.&nbsp; But he still stirred occasionally, and one of those times, he thought he caught sight of a strange silhouette atop the wall.&nbsp; He was no soldier, but he was loyal to his master and his orders, and he moved to investigate, as quietly as he could.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 02:03:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The guard moved and the lizard felt its lips pull back, and it hissed a warning as it lept into the gardens. It landed a short distance from the wall, and watched the guard approach, ignoring the warning hiss, not realizing that he had not heard it. Aaron watched and then darted to the side, disappearing into the shadows, and easily dodged around the clumsy human. Silently making his way to the house, he dodged into one of the lower windows, and heard the Lord and Cathrine's brother talking, no, arguing about something, but it did not concern him, Aaron too busy tracking Cathrine's scent to pay attention to anything other than not getting caught.<br><br>He watched several guards stalking part of the manor, and noticed that they always kept one door in view. His mind now alternating between instinct and rational thought, but he knew that directly entering would only cause problems. So, he climbed up to the third story, and found an empty room, climbing out onto the roof. He watched the roof, and spotted no one up on it, and moved over, to drop down onto her balcony, and entered her room, casting around for his beloved.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 02:16:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat stirred as he approached, but she was still lost in her fragments of nightmare.&nbsp; She whimpered, feeling the faint draft from the window, and curled up more tightly on the bed.&nbsp; Still sleeping, she murmured Aaron's name, then whimpered again, almost sobbing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 02:23:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He spotted her on the bed, and then padded forward softly, quietly. He moved to leap up onto the bed, when he heard the door to her room click. He rolled under the bed, hiding, and heard the door open, and watched a person, female and elderly, by the scent, enter the room quietly to check on Cathrine. He supressed a growl at the intruder, thinking to protect his mate, but made no noise, no movements, waiting for the maid to finish and leave. He suddenly felt the night shift in some intangible way, and knew that dawn was not far off. He watched the maid freeze and smelt a sudden rush of fear from her, noticing the open balcony door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 02:28:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mary hesitated.&nbsp; She would do anything to protect Cat, but she would have to use her wits.&nbsp; If anyone was here, meaning her young charge harm, they were well-hidden.&nbsp; Best, she thought quickly, to let them think they'd remained hidden. She pretended to check on Cat one last time, then turned and left the room.&nbsp; Once the door was firmly shut behind her, she pulled the guard aside, telling him to fetch help, which he hurried off to do.<br><br>Cat, meanwhile, had woken at Mary's fussing, and again lay still, only pretending to sleep.&nbsp; Then she, too, realized the door was open, and tensed, fearing one of Kent's tricks.&nbsp; Her eyes darted around, searching for signs of trouble, ready to scream or run, whichever seemed most useful.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 02:35:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron could still smell the fear on the woman as she left, and heard someone scrambling away. He knew he had been discovered, but how? He was well hidden, and knew he had not have been found, but also knew that did not matter, they knew he was here. He growled softly in frustration, and slid from under the bed, and cast one last, longing look at Cathrine, before he snarled in frustration, and darted to the balcony.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 02:42:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat suddenly sat bolt upright, stifling a shriek.&nbsp; It was impossible, she must still be dreaming, but she would know her beloved anywhere.&nbsp; "Aaron!" she gasped, managing not to scream and alert the whole house.&nbsp; "You--"<br><br>Words failed her, and she gave up on them, scrambling off the bed and hurrying towards him, her eyes wide and confused, hardly daring to hope, as she reached out to touch him.&nbsp; Surely he was an illusion, a fever dream of grief, and would vanish at the touch of her hand...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 02:49:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had just made it to the door, when he head Cathrine gasp his name, and whirled, before bounding and lunging, knocking her back onto the bed, and began to purr, rubbing his head against her chest. He purred as loud as he dared as he writhed against her, and then licked her neck, before looking back at her and growling at the door, when he heard the maid outside grumble about slow guards. He looked at her, at the door to the next room, and then to the balcony, the desire to protect her warring against the need to not let them know he was here.<br><br>The desire for secrecy won, and he rubbed against her one last time, before turning and dashing to the balcony, and leaping down, as the guard turned away from where he would land. He could not stay, and if they saw a large man lizard, it would be trouble, for they might figure out what he was, and he did not want to have to fight against people with silver weapons. He dodged around guards, and disappeared into the rapidly fading night, as cries of alarm and screams could be heard as his... gift for the Kents was found.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 03:07:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sobbed and clung to him, too astonished to do anything else.&nbsp; Like his death, she couldn't quite grasp his resurrection at first, and all she could think of was to prove to herself that he was really there.&nbsp; And he was, he was.<br><br>So when he turned and began to leave again, it was almost too much for her.&nbsp; Everything kept changing too quickly... She understood why, but she hated it, railed against it in her heart.&nbsp; She wanted him here, with her.&nbsp; "Beloved," she whispered, the sound pleading, but she knew he had to leave.&nbsp; All she could do was watch him vanish.<br><br>Slowly, she turned, and laid back down on the bed.&nbsp; This wouldn't be easy, nothing would be while they were apart, but now... now she could get through anything.&nbsp; She smiled, her tears now tears of joy.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 03:20:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had turned as she called him, and winked, so like him, before he had vanished.<br><br>He stretched, now dressed and back in his human form, and stood watching the Kents pulling down the two servants, and they recognized them as the two they sent out for a few trinkets that they had wanted for the eldest son's collection. He listened carefully, from a nearby alley, watching them carefully, as they puzzled over the message, and left, smiling to himself, as they would not figure it out until Lord Kent had heard it. He went to a nearby eatery, and started asking innocent enough questions, and got the answers he needed. <br><br>Mostly information about the Kents. He learned that the family was known for being shrewd, and was secretive. The eldest Kent was Duke Kent, and the Duchesses Kent was still alive as well, both well into their late 30's or early 40's no one really knew. They had several children, the eldest son no one ever saw, the Lord Kent, thought to inherit the title when Duke Kent retired or died, the three Lady Kents, and the youngest Lord Kent, barely old enough to begin sword fighting, yet he was already well known for his skill with the blade. The three Ladies were remarkable, almost a match for the beauty in Cathrine, if one could believe the rumors, and all of them skilled in politics, education, and all the proper lady sports.<br><br>And yet... here was something, off, with them as well. Trouble never seemed to visit them until lately, and everyone how had tried often met... untimely ends, and usually in a very grisly manner as well. The daughters always came out on top of the 'political battles', such as they were, and the males almost always as well, unless the two sexes were on opposite sides, which happened rarely. It was almost... magical, the way they avoided disgrace and defeat. It was also rumored that if they had continued their winning streaks, they would have been the next family for the throne, but the thief at the ball had sabotaged that quite nicely.<br><br>Now, he thought as he left the eatery, having spent a few coins getting the information, but no one had been willing to give him names. But he knew where to go for that, the heraldry library, which allowed anyone in, for a few coins. He paid the coins, and spent the rest of the morning their, not needing sleep for the bit, learning what he could about the names of the current Kents.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 03:38:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat still kept to her room, still quiet and subdued.&nbsp; But now it was because she held a secret, a glorious, beautiful secret, and as long as she kept it to herself, all would be well in the end.&nbsp; That thought was all that kept her properly calm.&nbsp; Everyone seemed to assume that she was merely regaining the proper demeanor of a lady, and if Mary perhaps sensed differently, she didn't let on, not even to Cat.<br><br>As before, she made a few secret arrangements.&nbsp; She made everyone keep the mementos she'd left the first time, so that was taken care of.&nbsp; But she also managed to hide away in the garden some of the more useful items she'd wished for on their first flight, like her own fur cloak, in case they were needed.<br><br>Nor was she idle in other ways.&nbsp; She encouraged Mary's gossip, listening especially for rumors about the Kents and their ways and weaknesses.&nbsp; They had long schemed quietly against the king, that was widely suspected, but now Cat thought that perhaps it could be proven.&nbsp; That would bring them down socially and politically.&nbsp; Her rogue would take care of the rest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 03:52:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron left the heraldry library at a bit after noon, and stopped to think over what he had learned. The Kents were a mystery, wrapped in a riddle, contained in an engima, inside a puzzle. And on top of that, they were strange. He sighed, and walked into the city, to find a inn with a decent room, needing a place to stay, as his plans might take a bit.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 04:10:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat grew more and more restless as the day wore on, and there was no word from Aaron.&nbsp; Even word from her father or one of the Kents would have at least given her a better idea of where she stood, but she was in limbo, and seemed likely to remain there.&nbsp; She tried to rest and plan, gather her strength to be prepared for anything, but wondering about what that anything might be was overwhelming, and she had no one to confide in.<br><br>In many ways, she was still a prisoner, closely watched, and not only by Mary.&nbsp; Probably, she decided, Kent wanted to be sure she was not carrying Aaron's child before anything was made final, and she spent the rest of the day wishing fervently that she <em>was</em> carrying his child.&nbsp; Perhaps then her father would simply throw her out and be done with her, and she could go to Aaron freely.&nbsp; The thought soothed her and made her more able to continue the ruse, though now she was sure Mary suspected something.&nbsp; Still, it couldn't be helped, and she would do her best to make sure Mary was safe, whatever else happened.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 04:39:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron entered one of the better eateries in the city and reflected on his plan, as he ordered a midday meal. It fit with his current disguise, that of a wandering merchant of jewelry, and it explained the weapons on him, as he worked alone, and why he had so much coin on him.<br><br>First part, complete, examine the rumor mill about the Kents and discover who was part of the family, and who was just a servant, and begin to apply pressure.<br><br>Second part, complete, let Cathrine know he was alive and fighting to get her free.<br><br>Third part, just finished, send Cathrine a boutique of flowers, complimenting the Diamond of Pearls, from Inigo Montoya, letting her know he had not forgotten her.<br><br>He mused over what he now knew, and wondered if the flowers would make it to her. He mused over the Kents, as he now had names for the eight Kents that lived in the city all the time, and the others that only visited could be eliminated whenever he got bored. <br><br>Duke John Kent - head of the Kent household, and nearly 40 years old. A shrewd business man, and very dangerous. He was very close to the current king.<br>Duchess Mary Kent - second of the Kent household, and from 35 to 38. Her husband adored her, and treated her as an equal. She was as beautiful now as she was when she was twenty, and time had only increased that beauty. Reputed to be more attractive than the current Queen.<br><br>The sons were the most worrysome of the bunch, as the had a slight reputation for going out of their way to support each other, and that was some what unusual, as most sons tried to put the others down.<br><br>Perry Kent - eldest son, but no one could honestly claim to seeing him within the last few years. Supposedly had been dabbling in the barely legal alchemy, but that was only a rumor. Supposedly nearly 20.<br>Lord James Kent - second son, and current heir to the title of Duke of Kent. He was the source of Aaron's current problems, and was a paradon of the Kent family. Smart, handsome in a dark, sinister way, good with the bow, sword and shield, and had a way with words. 17 years old<br>Edward Kent - youngest son, and already had shown to be a protegé of the sword. Had just celebrated his 7 birthday, and was known for his skill in wielding a rapier and short sword, together.<br><br>The daughters were almost identical, if not for their names and ages. Attractive, smart, discrete, shrewd, they were the moderating factor for the boys recklessness. They always stood together, dividing them was nearly impossible. They were nearly of age, but no marriages were lined up for them.<br>Maraget Kent - Eldest of the three daughers, nearly 16. Most attractive of the three daughters, and the smartest of the bunch. Very good at cooling tempers, and had no qualms about using her looks to gain the upper hand.<br>Jenna Kent - Second of the daughters, and just turned 15. Most discrete of the group, and the most level headed of the three. She was able to spot a scam or prank in the dark, behind her, at 100 paces.<br>Deborah Kent - The most problematic of the three, and the youngest daughter, turned 14. She was the shrewdest of the three, but was not very attentive. Very good at making up plans, but had a problem with staying interested in them all the way. Slight reputation of easily bored, but she was the liveliest of the three.<br><br>He dug into the meal as it arrived, wondering how best to tackle this nest of vipers.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 05:02:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Just as Cat was thinking of how to shield Mary, so too the old nurse was shielding her as best she could, and trying to cheer her up.&nbsp; So when the flowers arrived by messenger, it was Mary who, by instinct, asked the servant who'd brought them in to keep silent about them, and brought them to Cat.&nbsp; The name sent with them meant nothing to her, but she felt the same would not be true for Cat herself.<br><br>And she was right.&nbsp; At first only faintly puzzled, Cat had the greatest difficulty in hiding her happiness once she'd read the card.&nbsp; That she put immediately into her bag of keepsakes, away from prying eyes, and she arranged and rearranged the blooms, over and over, almost unable to stay away from them.&nbsp; Soon, perhaps, soon they would no longer have to hide...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 05:12:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron finished his meal, and decided that his first move would be at the party of the noble that Cathrine mentioned, that would be happening in a mere two days, but there wold be no theif, but an assassin moving through the party them, unseen, and unnoticed. He wished it would happen at the Kent's but they were too shrewd to ever host parties at their living mansion, always doing it at another large building they owned, meant specifically for the purpose of entertaining visitors.<br><br>He shrugged to himself, and stepped out of the eatery, and saw to his delight an unexpected boon. A Kent family carriage with guards, nearly a dozen, and they cleared the road of traffic as well as they could. He smiled to himself, and brought out a note, stepping into an alley, and moving to the far end, climbing halfway up, and then pulling out his bow, and waiting until the carriage entered the narrow sight line that the alley provided, and loosed the arrow.<br><br>It slammed into the side of the carriage, the pinning the note to the family emblem, and the street went wild, people screaming as they ran back and forth, as Aaron hid his bow back on his person, a small affair, smaller than most bows, and disappeared onto the roof top as the guards tried to protect the passengers from the 'attacker'.<br><br>They bolted for the safety of their manor, and found the note was unsigned, and simply said, <em>When you kill some one, check for a pulse, or at least for blood before walking off</em>.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 05:23:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The news of the false attack spread quickly, much as the Kents would have preferred to keep it quiet.&nbsp; Even trapped in the house as she was, Cat heard of it almost immediately and again had to hide her rejoicing.&nbsp; The family was off-balance, they would be worried now, and perhaps they would start to make mistakes.&nbsp; No family could be so perfect and calm as they seemed, and sooner or later something would finally put a crack in their armor, and that would be it for them.&nbsp; And Cat and her rogue would be able to rejoice together.&nbsp; They would be safe...<br><br>She was glad to know that something was happening, but it still grated on her not to be more a part of it.&nbsp; Still, she knew he would come for her when he could.&nbsp; Perhaps he could even manage to visit her again tonight... She planted gentle hints of being exhausted, of wanting to sleep a very long and quiet sleep this evening, all alone in her room.&nbsp; Again Mary feigned ignorance, but Cat knew it was only feigned, and was relieved to have an ally, even though they could never speak openly of that fact.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 05:33:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was glad that he did not have to explain to Cat that this was not a false attack, or that it merely to make them angry, so he could slit the throat of their youngest. But then, that might change, as he watched the family with an expensive telescope, swiped from one of the shops he had broken into upon returning to the city. He knew the theive's guild was outraged at his actions, but frankly did not care. He had stolen the silver weapons he had known of, and they now could not be used against him. But the Kent's were rumored to have an armory in their house somewhere, that contained nearly ever type of weapon.<br><br>And that was his target of this evening. He would visit Cathrine later tonight, or tomorrow, if he was too tired after this strike deep and near their heart, letting them know that he could enter and exit at will. He had what he needed for the strike, and now waited, nearly a quarter mile from the house, for darkness to grace the land, then he would show them a portion of his true fury.<br><br>And finally, it was time. He began to move to the house, and after moving forward for nearly a half hour, gained the wall, and swiftly climbed up, surveying the gardens, and noting where the guards were hidden throughout the garden and smiled, easily slipping past them, a shadow in the night, no, not even that. He slipped toward the house, observing the guards making rounds, and enjoying the stench of fear that permemated the area. He moved around the house, and found an open window on the third floor. He decided that would be his entry point.<br><br>Finding a group of deeper shadows, that the torchlight and moonlight did not reach, he stripped and stuffed his possessions into the bag, and tossed it onto his back, and then morphed into his lizardman form. He then ripped apart a guard and climbed up the wall quickly, flipping into the room, which was empty, and moved into the house. He moved through the house, which seemed bigger on the inside than the outside suggested, which was strange, as a theif, he knew exactly how much space the house should have. He drifted into the main hall, and heard arguing beneath him, and saw the entire family, minus the youngest male, who had just climbed the stairs to the second floor. The family was discussing who was responsible for the attacks, and Aaron grinned, flowing silently down, his hyper sensitive senses warning him about traps that his eyes could not see.<br><br>He followed the youngest son, and finally found what he was looking for, the armory, located in the center of the house and accessible from several halls and stairways. He slipped into the armory, and began to destroy and steal what he could, causing as much mayhem as he could, and smiled in satisfaction, viewing the destruction. Slipping from the room, he went in search of his last objective, the youngest son. He found the young master in a room, wearing an elaborate robe, that vaguely resembled the priests robes, but had insignias and runes all along the hemn and edges of the robe. He was standing in front of a circle, with arcane runes scattered around it, and was speaking in a tongue similar to latin, but was not making any sense if it was.<br><br>He watched curious as the young master finished his nonsense sentence, and a single bubble rose from the circle, and Aaron heard Edward sigh, and sag a bit, before looking at it, and said, "Show me what the attacker of my family can see right now."<br><br>Aaron suddenly saw what he saw in the bubble, and froze in suprise, and began to look around, noticing the bubble cast about the room as he did. He started to laugh, a combination between hiss and growl, and Edward froze, fear suddenly coming off of him in a flood, after a few seconds of confusion. The young master turned, and drew a sword, while babbling a few words, and gestured toward Aaron, and a single beam of light lanced toward him. Aaron dodged to the side, and rushed forward, as Edward screamed in fear. <br><br>It was over in a heartbeat, for the young boy had nothing that could stop the werelizard, and had missed with his only attack. Aaron grabbed his arm, and wrenched it upwards, hearing the boy's shoulder dislocate with a wet pop, and Edward screamed again. The boy was openly crying in fear and pain, as Aaron threw him down on the ground, and slammed Edward's sword against the ground near his neck, causing the boy to pass out in fear. He then left a single note, and dashed from the room, and up a nearby staircase, as the family and guards rushed to find out what the commotion was about. The scrying spell had expired when the boy had passed out, and Aaron had felt something looking over his shoulder when it had happened, so if it happened again, he knew what to do.<br><br>He killed two guards on his way out, ripping them apart before vanishing over the wall, and then found an abandoned house, where he shifted back to his human body, redressed, and then went to visit Cathrine.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 23:44:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				For the moment, Cat was glad of her imprisonment.&nbsp; With Mary's support, she was allowed her chamber to herself, and no one would disturb her.&nbsp; They thought the fight had left her, at least her father did, and so she could at last have privacy, if nothing else.<br><br>But it might all be for nothing.&nbsp; Aaron might not be able to visit her, might be planning something that could not wait.&nbsp; She knew the fight would have to be taken to the Kents if they were to have any hope of coming through it alive, and for now, at least, she could not help him.&nbsp; Perhaps later, some of her knowledge or connections might prove useful, but for now, she could only wait, and pace her room quietly, looking out the window more than she looked at anything else.<br><br>Then she thought she saw a movement in the darkness, merely a deeper shadow against a shadow, and she stayed by the window, hands gripping the sill, watching and hoping.&nbsp; She needed to see that he was well, to hold him again, to reassure herself that they could and would be together again, soon.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 23:57:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was slipping over the wall in his werelizard form, and suddenly darted forward, behind one of the guards, and then up the wall. He hissed in shock when he flipped over the railing, and found himself standing beside Cathrine, before he rubbed against her, purring in pleasure. He twined around her his movements sinuous, and he licked her face, still purring in pleasure at finding his beloved waiting for him. His bag was dropped on the balcony, and he stepped into the room, and chirped a question at her, as he settled down, looking around.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 00:12:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat wasn't quite sure what he was asking, but she started trying to answer every possible question at once, through her tears of wonder and joy.&nbsp; She clung to him, still faintly disbelieving of his very existence.&nbsp; "No one will come in, they have orders to let me rest tonight.&nbsp; I told them I was exhausted, and I was, but not with you here, beloved.&nbsp; Now all is well.&nbsp; And your flowers are here, such beautiful flowers..."<br><br>She finally ran out of words and kissed him instead, pulling him close.&nbsp; "Oh, my love..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 00:23:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron tilted his head at the outpouring of words, and murred in pleasure rubbing himself against her, trying to comfort Cathrine. He rubbed against her, and suddenly picked her up, and slipped back into his human body as he carried her to the bed, his scales writhing for a moment, before slidding into his skin. He kissed her, and said, "Oh, so you liked the flowers, beloved? I thought you might be doubting that I was still alive, but I wonder how to prove I am still here? I have a few ideas..."<br><br>His lips brushed against her neck, and his hands undid the laces to her dress, pulling it down so that he breasts were bare to his attentions. His lips kissed the supple orbs, as he continued to stroke his love's body, trying to get her to relax.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 00:29:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat felt immediately better in his arms, smiling up at him as he changed.&nbsp; "I saw you so briefly, is it any wonder that I felt some doubt?&nbsp; You vanished as quickly as any dream."&nbsp; Her hands tangled through his hair as he kissed over her skin, her body shivering as he slid her dress down.&nbsp; "We must be quiet, love," she whispered, agonized at the thought of having to hide, though this did not stop her from pulling at his shirt, trying to find his skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 00:42:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was not wearing any clothing, as he had been in were lizard form, and his body was already bare to her touch. He kissed her body, delighting at the feel of her body against his. He kissed the valley between her breasts, and let his hands and mouth convey his emotions for his beloved, feeling the need to say nothing at all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 06:52:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Everything did feel like a dream, the most wonderful dream imaginable, and Cat smiled and sighed as he pulled her close.&nbsp; She could not let herself forget the need for secrecy, but the joy of being in his arms again was worth any sacrifice.<br><br>A tear fell as she thought of those terrible hours when she'd thought him dead, and she shivered.&nbsp; But she had his caresses and kisses to sweep away all those awful memories, and hope for their future together.&nbsp; Her hands roamed over his shoulders, wonderingly, touching every part of him that she could reach.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 06:59:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron's hands eagerly returned the caresses, and was glad he had not truly harmed the young Kent in such a way he could not heal, for he knew Cathrine would never forgive him if he had. He knew that she had mourned him for dead, and desired to never do that to her again, but in truth, that was the first time he had ever been put into that situation, and had not known what would happen. But he now knew, and he longed to earn her forgiveness. He kissed her, his hands stroking her sides, wanting to re-explore every portion of her body, and claim her again and again as his own.<br><br>His nudity revealed his need for her, and his hands conveyed the message as well, slowly pulling her nightgown to the side, and desiring nothing more than to couple with her until she passed out, and he was forced to leave.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 07:09:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Though she had worried a good deal about the situation with the Kents while he was gone, now that he was here Cat had much more pleasant things to think about.&nbsp; This was a celebration, the reawakening of her heart, his chance to prove just how gloriously alive he really was.&nbsp; She moaned faintly as his hands moved further, slowly pushing away her nightgown until she could toss aside the fabric.<br><br>She pressed herself against him, gasping faintly as she felt him so hard and ready.&nbsp; This time her body was more than ready for him, and there would be only pleasure.&nbsp; She kissed him fiercely, pouring all the grief she'd felt then into her passion now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 07:18:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was nearly as eager as Cathrine, but was matching her passion with his own, pouring the fear of failure at the Kent's into his own kiss, and the kiss was doing wonders for him. He felt more alive than ever before, even when he had taken Cathrine the first time. His hands finished undressing her, and finally their bodies pressed against the other, flesh to flesh, reveling in their love of each other.<br><br>He slid his hands to her sides, and suddenly kissed her, and whispered, "Move with me, love."<br><br>He rolled to the side of her, and pulled her atop him, her love nest pressing against his shaft, and slowly began to press himself home, enjoying the feel of her body welcoming his back.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 07:28:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blinked in faint surprise as he moved her atop him.&nbsp; Of course it would work just as well this way, but she'd never really thought about other positions before.&nbsp; It felt a little strange to be on top, but whatever doubts she might have felt were forgotten as he began to press up into her warm, welcoming body.<br><br>She leaned forward, bracing herself against the bed with her hands, moaning as their bodies joined, his shaft stretching her slowly.&nbsp; And there was only the sweetest pleasure.&nbsp; She smiled at him, savoring the moment, shifting her body down until he was in her to the hilt.&nbsp; "Oh, my love," she whispered, all she could manage to say.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 07:33:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grinned, feeling her tense slightly as he rolled her atop of him, and said, "I found a rather interesting book in a book seller's store a while back. I was hoping to try a few of the positions that were in the book. I might even let you read it later, if you want."<br><br>He gently bit her neck, and finished hilting, stifling a groan, and began to slide back and forth, filling her body with his shaft, loving how her body responded so nicely to his ministrations, wanting her to moan his name again. He kissed her neck, as his hands left her waist, and began to wander up, cupping around her breasts, and gently began to pull and twist her nipples, between squeezing her beautiful breasts. He leaned forward, and whispered, "Beloved, you are beautiful."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 07:44:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"A very interesting book indeed," Cat breathed, smiling in wonder at the thought of what it must be like.&nbsp; She was still learning the best ways for her to move this way, but even the learning brought a good deal of pleasure.&nbsp; His hands caressed her, and she sighed, shivers racing through her as he tugged at her nipples.<br><br>She was fast learning how to shift her hips to meet him perfectly, moaning as they moved together and found a rhythm.&nbsp; "You make me beautiful," she whispered, smiling and arching into his hands.&nbsp; "You and your love."&nbsp; She gasped again, and this time she did moan his name, beginning to move more hungrily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 07:49:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rolled his hips, smiling when she moaned his name, and pulled her up a little to bite her neck again. He kissed the spot he bit, and lay down on the bed, focusing on filling his love, and pleasuring her as best he could. His manhood pushed against her love nest faster, then slower, trying different speeds to get the most pleasure from her. He panted in her ear, as quietly as he could, wanting nothing more than for this moment to never end, and said so to his beloved.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 07:59:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, love, yes... to stay like this always..." Cat murmured, her eyes shining at the thought.&nbsp; She gasped again, then suddenly remembered that they simply had to be quiet, and she bit her lip nervously.&nbsp; But it was impossible for her to worry in any real way, or to think of anything else but the way he felt inside her.&nbsp; She could never get enough of that, never.<br><br>Moving with more confidence now, her hips pressed down smoothly, again and again, and each time her gasps grew louder, her body aching a little more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 09:40:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron groaned with her thrust, and simply nodded, needing her more than ever, each thrust only increasing his feelings for the duchess. He could think of nothing other than pleasuring her, and continued his thrusts, each one a bit faster than before, each one a little harder, conveying his urgency. He moaned, and gasped, "Soon, love..."<br><br>He could feel his own fires building, and did not think he could last much longer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 09:46:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her initial awkwardness was fading quickly, and she moved easily now, responding to her body's needs, spurred on by the pleasure she saw in his face.&nbsp; She met his thrusts, matching his speed, and moaned with him.&nbsp; "Ohhh... yes, love, soon..."&nbsp; Her body tensed, warmth building fast inside her, and she ached for that, craved those delicious shivers, yearned to feel his seed fill her again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 09:49:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron groaned with the last few thrusts, making them unusually strong, for him, and then hilted, not able to hold back any longer, gasping as his seed filled her needy body yet again. He collapsed after a few minutes of holding himself almost painfully hilted, spent, before he slipped from her body, and slid from under her, and rolled her so that her head was against his breast, and whispered, "Forgive me, beloved, I am tired."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 14:29:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped with him, remembering the need for silence just in time as her body responded.&nbsp; Something about the sensation of him filling her always brought on her own pleasure, it seemed, and she pressed down eagerly to meet him as he thrust towards her.&nbsp; She shivered and moaned as he pulled her to him, her body stretching out against him in a way that already felt entirely natural.<br><br>"Then rest, love.&nbsp; You are safe here until dawn," she whispered.&nbsp; She did listen anxiously for a moment for signs that anyone might be approaching, drawn by the sounds of their coupling, but all seemed to be well there.&nbsp; "Rest here with me."&nbsp; She smiled and stroked his face.&nbsp; She'd also have to know how things stood, and what part she might be able to play in the coming struggle, but all that could wait.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 15:38:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine, and did not even check to see if she was telling the truth, completely trusting her. He snuggled closer, and pulled the covers over them, and whispered, between stifled yawns, "Sorry, beloved, I was busy today. And I will tell you all about it before I leave tomorrow, but for now, I intend to enjoy holding you again."<br><br>He shifted so that he was lying with his head against her shoulder, and pulled her close to him. He slowly nodded off, fighting to stay away, but quickly lost that battle, having not had any sleep the night before.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 15:51:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, love," Cat whispered.&nbsp; "Just hold me."&nbsp; She smiled, her heart swelling as he rested his head against her, feeling him slowly relax into sleep as she gently stroked his hair.&nbsp; Now she could relax as well, finally letting go of all her worry and confusion.&nbsp; They were safe here, at least for a time, and it was not long before she fell asleep as well, still tangled with him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 16:03:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slept soundly, completely at ease in his love's arms and bed. He awoke the next morning, before dawn, completely refreshed, and ready to take on the world. He looked at his love, admiring her sleeping form, and decided that she looked a little too peaceful in her sleep, a little too ethreal. He began to kiss and stroke her, his hands brushing against her thighs, and his lips and teething running over her full breasts, slowly encouraging her to return to wakefulness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 16:17:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled even before she was awake, sighing and turning towards him instinctively in her sleep.&nbsp; Slowly her eyes opened, her hands drifting over his shoulders and stroking his hair.&nbsp; "Good morning, love," she murmured, glad to see that the sky had not yet begun to lighten.&nbsp; They still had some time together...<br><br>"If there is a better way to be awakened, I cannot imagine it," she said, smiling as her hand slid down his side, her warm, sleepy body already responding to his caresses.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 16:26:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed the valley between his love's breasts, and said, "I am able to think of a few, but they will be saved for later."<br><br>He crawled up, and hugged her, pulling her head to his chest, and kissed her forehead, before asking, "What do you want to talk about first?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 16:30:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nestled into his arms, and was sure it should not be possible to be so happy.&nbsp; But she shivered at his question, a faint cloud passing as she looked up at him.&nbsp; "How is it that you are alive?" she asked hesitantly.&nbsp; Even now, she could not think of the sight without horror.&nbsp; Only his warm, living embrace made the memory of seeing him fall bearable.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 16:43:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed her and held her, suppressing a shudder, and said, "You saw, on the night we attempted to flee here, the wounds I took killing the assassins, correct? You watched them heal as well. My blood allows me to heal extremely quickly from any wounds I take, the wounds closing in front of your eyes, and soon even scar tissue is gone. I think that the healing also works in my normal body, even though I have never been wounded that badly in my human body.<br><br>When I was hit, my mind and body seperated. I could see and hear everything, but I could not do or feel anything. After you left, my body began to heal, as the arrows were not silver, the only thing that harms me like normal wounds do to a normal person. It took the rest of the day before I could control my body, but the first thing I did was return to try and find you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 16:53:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat held him tightly and wept as he spoke, unable to reply for a moment.&nbsp; Finally she said, "I should have stayed with you, whatever the cost.&nbsp; But no, we must not think of that now.&nbsp; You are alive, and now that I know how difficult it is to kill you, you will not be rid of me so easily again."<br><br>She kissed him, managing a weak smile.&nbsp; "But please do try not to frighten me so again.&nbsp; Now, tell me what you have done since," she continued, trying to sound more practical.&nbsp; "You have been studying the Kents, I am sure."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 17:05:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron snorted, and said, "Beloved, I hope to avoid situations like that again. And I could not even blink my eyes. I had no way of letting you know I was alive. It is just as well you went, for it has given me time to strike at the Kent's, in their own manor no less."<br><br>He relates, abbreviated, his rumor collecting, studying the heraldry. He did not tell her of what he saw the youngest Kent do, just saying that he raided the armory, left them a note in their home, and then left. He took credit for the two notes so far, and for killing the two servants. He then&nbsp; held her close, and waited to hear what she thought.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 17:24:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat considered his news for a moment, making herself forget her lingering guilt.&nbsp; He was right, she could have done nothing, and all would be well again soon.<br><br>She didn't like the servants being killed -- many of them might be ignorant of their masters' evil -- but she said nothing, realizing the danger they were in allowed them to take no chances.&nbsp; "The Kents are afraid, there are rumors everywhere.&nbsp; I have heard the King himself means to take an interest, though it also seems the Kents are none too pleased with this.&nbsp; It is whispered the King at last seeks proof of their treachery against him.&nbsp; Perhaps we can help him to find something.&nbsp; The Kents are strong, but even they must worry over the wrath of a King."<br><br>She looked up at him, very seriously.&nbsp; "Please, love, tell me what I may do to help.&nbsp; I cannot fight, but I know the ways of the Court.&nbsp; I want to help you, tell me what I can do."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 17:34:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded at her comments, but shook her head at her offer to help, and said, "Right now, I have an enraged family after me, as soon as they figure out who I am, and the thieves guild is unamused about my antics so far. I would not want them to come after you. But the moment I figure something out, that I feel you can handle without being put in unneeded danger, then I will come to you at once."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 17:38:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat shook her head, her look now pleading.&nbsp; "But I can't bear to do nothing but wait and pray that no harm will come to you.&nbsp; Please, love, I can help you.&nbsp; Court is always dangerous, and I have managed there all my life, much as I dislike it sometimes.&nbsp; There must be some task..."&nbsp; She bit her lip, her hand gently stroking his cheek.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 17:47:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron sighed, and rested his head against her and said, "Beloved, sometimes the hardest, most dangerous thing one can do is wait, and simply provide the support. I nearly had to kill Edward Kent, because I bumped into him on the way out of the manor. I dislocated his shoulder, and he passed out. Otherwise, I would have had to kill a child."<br><br>He began to cry at this point, exclaiming, softly, not forgetting where they were, "I hate myself, I hurt a child, nevermind he tried to kill me with his rapier. I adore children, they are one of the few things that redeem the human race, and I nearly killed one."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 17:54:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tears sprang to her eyes and she held him close.&nbsp; "No, love, shhh.&nbsp; Do not say you hate yourself, please.&nbsp; You could not have simply stood there and let him try his best to kill you.&nbsp; You did <em>not</em> kill him, and you could easily have done so.&nbsp; He may be only a child, but I have heard the whispers.&nbsp; The Kents raise their children to be ruthless, they try to take away everything that is good and kind in them.&nbsp; He would have killed you if he could have.&nbsp; You defended yourself, but you were still merciful.&nbsp; No man can do better than that."<br><br>She stroked his hair, soothingly, comforting him almost as if he was a child himself.&nbsp; "You are a good man, or I would not love you half so much as I do."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 18:06:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slowly calmed down, simply holding her, and said nothing. He kissed her, simply absorbing her feelings for him until he finally said, "Perhaps you are right, love, but that was something I was proud to say, that I had never harmed a child. Now I can no longer claim that, and part of me feels... empty."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 18:18:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat squeezed him tighter for a moment.&nbsp; "Please try not to dwell on it so, love.&nbsp; I am right in this, you have nothing to reproach yourself with.&nbsp; You did nothing to him that he will not recover from.&nbsp; His family has done him far greater damage than you ever could, by teaching him to live in the same cruel way they do."<br><br>She gently turned his face to hers and kissed him, lightly but lingeringly.&nbsp; "You <em>are</em> a good man, and the Kents will not change that.&nbsp; I am right in this, too."&nbsp; She smiled, again stroking his cheek
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 18:26:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron sighed, but let himself be comforted by Cathrine. He kissed her back, and said, "If you say so."<br><br>He smiled slightly, and then playful rolled atop her, smothering her with kisses, as his hands explored her body. He trailed the kisses down her neck, stopping to suckle and nip at her breasts, perfect in all regards. He rubbed his hands along her legs, stroking her body, warmin her up. He suddenly surged back up, to kiss her, his tongue slipping into he mouth, and his manhood straining against her passage, wanting to be buried again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 18:42:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I do say so," she said firmly, but still smiling.&nbsp; Then he smiled, and she had to stifle her giggles as he kissed her.&nbsp; His caresses did tickle sometimes, but they also never failed to arouse her, and now she was relieved as well, to see him at ease again.<br><br>The playful teasing quickly turned more heated, and she pulled him closer as his mouth roamed over her breasts, her hands tight on him.&nbsp; She felt his shaft against her sex, and moaned abruptly, suddenly realizing just how much she needed him.&nbsp; Her legs slid apart to welcome him, her hips arching as she lifted her knees to let him slip inside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 19:10:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed her, and pressed his cock into her depths. He trailed his hands along her sides, and whispered, "Beloved, though I must soon leave, I will never abandon you. Believe in me, and I will always return to you."<br><br>He kissed Catherine again, before pulling her close to him, slowly matching her movements with his own.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 19:25:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nodded, her eyes never leaving his.&nbsp; "I believe in you, my love.&nbsp; My own, my dearest.... I will always wait for you."&nbsp; She put her hand to his face, smiling, a little sadly, but still with shining, radiant love and confidence in him.&nbsp; Shivering, she held him tightly, clinging to the moment.&nbsp; Memories would be all she would have to sustain her for a time, and she needed to store them up, to fill her heart and mind with him, so that she would be better able to bear anything.<br><br>They slipped into an easy rhythm, the motions now familiar but no less exciting.&nbsp; It still astonished her, the pleasure she could find in his arms... Her breathing quickly became ragged, her body responding to his every move.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2007, 07:25:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron relaxed a bit in her grip, and smiled at her, as he fell into their rhythm, slowly pushing both of them to their peak. He lavished love upon her, knowing that he would try to return every night, but it might be a while before they could hold each other again. He held her, letting her cling to him, knowing that she was worried about him, but truth be told, he suspected she was the one in real danger, not him. Not after what he had seen.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-09-2007, 07:38:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat wasn't thinking of any danger right now, as she gratefully let herself forget all the worrying she'd done.&nbsp; She would have nothing but time later to wonder and fret about how he was, so she threw herself into this moment, enjoying it to the full.&nbsp; Her hands gripped him tightly, and even her legs wrapped around him, urging him on.&nbsp; It was a perfect moment, except for the nagging awareness that they needed to be quiet.&nbsp; But soon she began to tense as her pleasure built, and she bit her lip to smother her moans.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2007, 07:57:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed, stroked, and in general continued to shower his affection and love upon Cathrine. He thrust into her lions, slowly increasing the speed of his thrusts, as he felt his climax nearing. He kissed her, silencing his own noises as he filled her again. Panting atop her, he kissed and whispered, "Forgive me for being so quick beloved, but the sun rises, and I must go before someone enters and finds us together. I will try to return tonight."<br><br>He slipped from her body, and kissed Cathrine one last time, before snagging his bag and starting to get dress, looking at her several times, before moving to the balcony, and waiting for the guards to move, and left, blowing her one last kiss before he jumped over. As he jumped, he heard the maid knock, and say, softly, "Lady, are you awake?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-09-2007, 08:05:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This time the pleasure of their union was bittersweet, for Cat knew he'd have to leave very soon.&nbsp; Still, it was as amazing as ever, her body left shivering and weak, but deliciously sated.&nbsp; It was jarring, though, to feel him leave so soon and get out of bed, and she tried not to fuss too much as she watched him prepare to leave.<br><br>Again she watched him hurry away, a pang in her heart as she wished for the day when she would no longer have to do that, ever again.&nbsp; But she smiled bravely for him as he blew that last kiss.&nbsp; Then the knock sounded, and she had to return to the real world, burrowing back under the covers and pretending to be half asleep.&nbsp; "Yes, I am awake," she called, closing her eyes again and briefly imagining her rogue still there with her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2007, 08:18:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron dropped over the balcony, and was soon going over the wall, unnoticed, and dropped into the alleyway, making sure that he was unnoticed. He walked into the city, eager to discover what they knew about the attack late last evening. It took a while, but eventually he knew as much as any information broker did, and relaxed, wondering what his next move should be.<br><br>The city knew that someone had broken into Kent Manor, and destroyed a dozen rooms, slew two Kents, a dozen guards and servants, raped all four of the Kent noblewomen, and then left a series of taunting notes through out the house. At least that was the worst story. The other end of the spectrum said that he had broken in, destroyed one room, defeated but not harmed a Kent, and left a note.<br><br>He snorted as he ate a meal at another eatery, and decided that he should find more out about the family businesses before he moved on. Or, he smiled, he could invite himself to the next party... He knew that Cathrine would be attending a court session this evening, and wondered how that would go. Probably the same as the party he mused, as a former associate sat down across form him, without a word, and set a dagger on the table. Another two thieves sat down beside him, and the one on his left said, "The Master would like to see you. Now."<br><br>Aaron looked at the former associates, and said, "And if I am busy? Just asking, by the way."<br><br>They did not answer him, other than to 'oh-so-casually' grab their weapons. Aaron looked at them, and then said, "If you are not going to be polite, then tell the Master I am here to settle one last debt, pick up a friend, and then will be leaving. If he has a problem with that, tell him to come find me himself."<br><br>He finished his meal and stood up, as the three thieves did as well. Aaron glared and said, "Your presence is not wanted, and our conversation is done, leave."<br><br>The looked at each other, and the first one shrugged, before turning to walk out. The other two looked at him in shock, and quickly followed, looking back once to glare at Aaron. Aaron rolled his shoulders as he walked out, and glanced at the palace, knowing it was about midday, and the midday court should be in session. He shrugged, and decided to not do anything to the Kents, letting them relax, and lower their guard before he struck again.<br><br>Aaron spent the rest of the day preparing for the party the next day, and when the sun went down, he thought he was ready. He had an appropriate outfit, a forged letter of introduction from the Illester family, and was ready to head back and spend the night with Cathrine. He made his way to the palace, but found something odd. A Kent carriage outside the palace, and Duke Kent, James Kent, and about ten guards, were standing inside the manor, with most of the Stafford family. He listened, and heard talk of finalizing the marriage plans between James and Cathrine, and snarled in frustation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 04:53:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's father had been summoned to attend to the King that day, and in an effort to make everything seem just as normal, he'd taken Cat aloing with him.&nbsp; She often did go, especially as she was of marriageable age and still not betrothed, officially.&nbsp; It was her father's way of showing off the merchandise, which was all she'd ever really been as far as he was concerned -- a useful way to make dynastic alliances, and, thankfully, pretty, which made such things a bit easier.<br><br>Today he was even more distant than usual, of course.&nbsp; He still hadn't spoken directly to her since her capture.&nbsp; Cat didn't mind, exactly, but it was an extra strain, trying to behave as though all was calm, and she did not need any more strain.&nbsp; He'd spread the word that she'd been ill, to explain some of the comings and goings at odd hours that might have been noticed by neighbors, so she also had to contend with well-meaning expressions of concern over her imaginary illness.<br><br>Still, everything was going smoothly overall, and she'd even managed to find a useful rumor.&nbsp; She expressed herself ready to believe the worst possible horrors about the incident at the Kent manor, gently spreading those most fearsome stories.&nbsp; And there was another tale, or more precisely, a resurfacing of an old tale, about the Kent's ambitions.&nbsp; He'd been rumored, a year or so ago, to have cast the King's horoscope with an eye to predicting his death.&nbsp; This was treason, and had caused him a few awkward moments.<br><br>Now that rumor was back in force, and Cat took advantage of it, discreetly embellishing the tale.&nbsp; Slowly, the question at Court began to be not if the Kents would be brought before the King to answer the accusations officially, but when.&nbsp; This was a source of endless speculation, fueled by the fact that none of the Kents had yet arrived.&nbsp; Some message had been sent on that subject, but about this Cat could learn nothing reliable.&nbsp; So she had no idea if they were merely delayed, or if they would not reappear for days, but their absence was extremely useful in any case.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 05:15:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron listened to the Kents talk with the Lord Stafford, and snarled in frustration. But the question about the horoscope did come up, and Aaron listened to the eldest Kent laugh at the question, claiming that they had no proof of the fact, only rumors. Aaron listened a while longer, and watched the two lords enter the palace, with the guards relaxing near the carriage.<br><br>Aaron slid down the high wall, expertly catching his descent with a few handholds, and then landed in the gardens. He straightened his doublet, and fixed his fashionable hat, and approached the guards at the main entrance to the castle. He offered his invitation, and was given a through looking over, as the letter was read by the head guard. He was then let in, and assumed the swagger of a young nobleman, nothing like that of the thief or guard that Cathrine had seen so far.<br><br>He saw her in the middle of the crowd, and watched for a moment, noting how everyone moved, and then joined the slow, stately almost dance, moving toward her, but being careful to still surprise her when he greeted her a few minutes later, "Truly the diamond of the party. Tell me, as no one else seen your beauty, or are they so used to it that they feel they must ignore it, being merely pearls?"<br><br>He bowed to her, and waited for her to respond. His hair was much lighter than Enigm A Devaguea's, and somewhat more so than Aaron's. His left cheek had a small 'scar' on it and he had another along his right eye, but he was sure that she would recognize him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 05:26:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was indeed caught up in the strange social dance, which often seemed to her like the meanderings of a hive of bees.&nbsp; So his sudden appearance was as surprising to her as he might have hoped, though of course she had to conceal that as best she could.<br><br>"You are very ready with a compliment, milord, and a pretty one at that," she said, after she'd caught her breath again.&nbsp; "Perhaps you might be as ready with your name, for I do not believe we have been properly introduced."&nbsp; She hid a smile; certainly there'd been nothing proper about the way they'd been introduced the first time.&nbsp; And though she might manage to appear calm on the outside, inside her heart was racing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 05:31:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rose from the bow, and tipped his hat to her, saying, "The illustrious Aaron Illester, at your service, my lady. Would you be willing to grace this worthless male with the divine blessing of your name? It will truly complete this humble servant's day."<br><br>He grinned at her and winked, gently tilting his head to the side toward the gardens, asking silently for time to talk with her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 05:43:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat returned a perfect curtsey, only her sparkling eyes giving away the fact that this was not the usual formal exchange.&nbsp; "Far be it from me to hold back anything so simple that could give such pleasure to anyone.&nbsp; Lady Catherine Stafford," she said, adding a bow of her head.&nbsp; "And now I trust your day is complete at last?" she added archly.<br><br>The arrival of the senior Kent at last had caused something of a stir, and though she glanced that way curiously, there was never any doubt where she would go next.&nbsp; Slowly, as though accidentally and naturally, she moved towards the gardens, taking advantage of the brief distraction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 05:52:29</strong>
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				Aaron had barely beat the senior Kent there, and he felt his eyes widen in shock as the entire Kent family arrived behind him, except for the youngest Kent. He managed to avoid the Lord Kent's eyes, bowing to a nearby noblewoman, and exchanging pleasantries with her before moving on, making his way to the gardens along a different path than Cathrine. He fell behind her, as he was constantly being accosted by the young noblewomen, who noticed the new comer, and were moving discretely toward him, their curiosity driving them.<br><br>He, therefore, was still in the room, while the eldest Kent was approaching the throne, and the Lord Kent beat him to Cathrine, cutting her off from the garden, and ruining his need to tell her that Kent was now betrothed to her. Cursing in his head, he watched the Kent present her with an elaborate ring, two snakes with emerald and ruby eyes, twining around each other, as proof of their engagement.<br><br><sub>(OOC:care to do the conversation between Kent and Cathrine?) </sub>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 17:40:13</strong>
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				Cat had a sudden premontion of what was about to happen, so it wasn't quite a shock, but it made her feel ill just the same.&nbsp; She'd been so sure the Kents would wait to make it official... perhaps they felt this might be a good distraction from their other problems.&nbsp; A betrothal always provoked a good deal of talk, which might slow down any other stories.&nbsp; And with a quick weding -- she cringed at the thought -- they could hope to pass off any child she might already carry as the Duke's, though Cat herself knew better, at least if it was a boy.<br><br>She wanted to throw the ring back in his face.&nbsp; Snakes, indeed... here was the snake, standing before her.&nbsp; But the king himself was watching, along with most of the nobility, and this betrothal had been duly approved by her father -- who, she now realized, was watching her most intently of all.<br><br>She clenched her jaw, knowing what she had to do, but hating every moment of it.&nbsp; Refusal would mean disgrace for her and her father, and an even closer confinement for her, and that would not do.<br><br>Automatically, hating herself for it, she replied in the usual formal manner.&nbsp; "Your family does mine great honor, my lord Duke.&nbsp; If his most gracious Majesty the King, and my generous lord father the Duke gives this union their blessing, then I am most happy to accept it."&nbsp; She curtseyed to each man as she mentioned them, and if her father noticed her faint emphasis on the word generous, he did not let it show.<br><br>Kent's thin smile grew wider, like a wound in his face, seemingly pleased with the venom in Cat's eyes.&nbsp; "It is you and your proud and gracious family who honors mine.&nbsp; With the blessing of our wise and benevolent Majesty the King, and our worthy parents, I trust that our betrothal will bring forth all the blessings we deserve."&nbsp; And with that, he bowed, and made formal offer of the ring.<br><br>She took it, as she had to, but here she broke with tradition.&nbsp; She was meant to hold it in her hand, until he stood to slip it on to her finger, but when he did rise, he was faced only with her closed fist, the ring inside.&nbsp; "Perhaps you had better wait, my lord," she said, very quietly, her brittle smile never leaving her face.&nbsp; "Many things may still happen between a betrothal and a wedding ceremony, however indecently hurried.&nbsp; It may be that you will very soon repent your choice."<br><br>Plainly he did not like this, but he hid his reaction from the crowd.&nbsp; "And it may be that soon, you will repent of this action, my lady," he replied, and Cat could barely suppress a shudder at his anger.&nbsp; "Indeed, of many of your recent actions."&nbsp; His look made plain his contempt for her choice of bed partner, but there was also a lust in his eyes that she suddenly feared more than his anger.&nbsp; "We shall see what the next few days hold for us both."<br><br>He took her hand, pretending to slip on the ring, and kissed it, to the general approval of the Court, though it was a muted approval, given the Kents' current situation.&nbsp; A few young ladies, Cat's friends, even gave her sympathetic looks, knowing she didn't care for him.&nbsp; The King watched, merely nodding, not quite pleased with the match, but not yet prepared to object.<br><br>As tradition dictated, Kent led her to the throne, where they both made deep obesiances to the King, though Cat could not summon a smile.&nbsp; Soon she would have to face the congratulations of everyone in the room, sincere or not, and she knew she would not be able to bear it.&nbsp; She could resist no longer, letting her eyes roam the room discreetly in search of her rogue.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 21:48:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron watched from a short distance, at first, fuming, and radiating pure anger, unaware that everyone around him had shifted away from him, and glared at the Lord Kent as he made his way with his beloved to the throne. He turned, and noticed one of the daughters had been seperated from the others and was holding a wine glass as she conversed with people around her, while the others circulated as well, attempting to put down the rumors that they had commited any crimes at all.<br><br>The Duke Kent smiled as the 'couple' presented themselves to the King, and went back to conversing with his royal highness, as James Kent and Cathrine Stafford began to circulate, accepting the congratulations from the crowd. Aaron had something else to do, before he confronted the Lord Kent. He approached the Lady Kent, noticing that it was Maraget, eldest daughter, and smiled, as he approached her from behind. He politely waited till she was done talking to her current company, and politely cleared his throat, causing her to turn, presenting the wine glass holding hand to him before she finished turning. He slipped something into it, and the preformed an elegant, if slightly unorthodox bow, one leg in front of the other, body slightly inclined toward the lady, head bowed but still able to see her, and one hand forward, offering to take hers.<br><br>She looked at him with curiosity and amusement, and permitted him to take her hand, introducing herself. He introduced himself as Inigo Montoya, and exchanged pleasantries, before moving off, introducing himself as Inigo Montoya for the rest of the party. The only person he had introduced himself as Aaron Illester had been Cathrine, so that name was safe, for the moment. He began to circulate forward, but paused as Maraget took a sip of the poisoned wine, smiling to himself as he moved off. His smile faded as he approached the 'couple' and stood at the edge, giving the Lord Kent an icy glare, before approaching, to add his condolences to the soon to be widow Cathrine. He bowed to Kent, and said, "Might I offer my congratulations for the belated announcement? I am Perry Trystan, and must say, my lord, that you are perhaps the luckiest man here tonight, to be able to boast at collecting such a diamond from this bed of pearls."<br><br>He realized that he was using that compliment a bit too often, but he felt that it uniquely suited his beloved, and soon they would be free again, he hoped.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 23:09:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat knew she was making only the most woodenly formal replies, but she didn't bother to pretend beyond that.&nbsp; She already felt ill, forced as she was to let him hold her hand and guide her through the room, and enthusiasm was not required in such betrothals.&nbsp; Everyone knew love matches were almost unheard of, however husbands and wives might begin to feel about each other after the ceremony.&nbsp; She earned more sympathetic looks, and was grateful for them, but she only wanted to see her rogue.<br><br>And then he was there.&nbsp; Relieved as she was, she tensed again as quickly, all too aware of Aaron's anger.&nbsp; If he gave himself away... She couldn't think about that.&nbsp; She gave him a grateful look, but could risk no more than that now.<br><br>"Trystan?" Kent echoed, considering the name and apparently finding it wanting, though he replied civilly enough.&nbsp; Cat could almost feel his smugness; he felt he could afford to be generous to everyone right now.&nbsp; "Indeed.&nbsp; My thanks to you, sir.&nbsp; I do indeed consider myself very fortunate.&nbsp; Almost charmed."&nbsp; He smiled with his usual oily smoothness, preparing to move them on to the next group, while Cat forced herself not to look too pleadingly at Aaron, though she also couldn't bring herself to take her eyes off of him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 23:24:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron raised an eyebrow, and said, knowing he should stay quiet, "I just wonder what you did to each such a diamond, since your family stands all but accused of treason. And I could not help but notice that your patriarch is talking most desperately to the king. Perhaps there is more to the rumors than mere malicious spite?"<br><br>Behind him, he heard Maraget begin to cough, politely at first, but slowly working up to a hack, that had here collapsing to the ground. Perry, making his first appearance in years to the court, dashed forward to check his eldest sister, and pulled something from his robes, forcing it down her throat, before summoning the two nearby Kent servants, and escorting his sister back to the manor. Aaron smiled thinly, before turning back to the now fuming James, and said, "Edward sick as well? Seems to be going around. Strange that it only strikes those without honor. If you will excuse me...?"<br><br>Turning, he moved away to allow the next person to move forward, to offer their condolences, sorry, congratulations, as he left the court for the gardens, moving around a corner, waiting for James to come to him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 00:04:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat watched Margaret's apparent sudden illness, confused, but somehow knowing that Aaron was not confused.&nbsp; And her 'betrothed' obviously knew the same.&nbsp; He saw Margaret safely on her way home, then turned to Cat, offering a very brief, "Excuse me," barely satisfying propriety before moving purposefully off in search of Aaron, leaving several confused nobles behind him.<br><br>If he thought he'd be leaving Cat behind as well, however, he was sadly mistaken.&nbsp; She followed immediately, keeping a discreet distance, but determined to see all that might happen.&nbsp; Kent cornered Aaron, which was no more than everyone expected, his face dark with fury.&nbsp; "You, sir, have insulted my family's honor.&nbsp; Perhaps, since you are obviously new to Court, you do not realize the gravity of this offense.&nbsp; Because this is the day of my betrothal, I will be generous and give you one chance to apologize.&nbsp; Refuse it at your peril."&nbsp; His hand rested ostentatiously on the hilt of his sword as he spoke.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 00:21:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was sitting in the garden and waiting for James to approach. He stood, and bowed from the bench he had been on, and laughed at his threat, saying, "Perhaps your wits have left you. We are in public. And I recall already done several such things already to them. And losing eight 'friends' to a thief, when he was alone. So sad, and embarassing to boot. And then the attacks on the house, even more embarassing. Hardly what one would expect from a noble family."<br><br>He idly began to flip a dagger, and pulled his distinctive kukri from its sheath, glad that they had a short bush between them and the rest of the nobles.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 00:31:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was horrified, but could only trust that Aaron knew what he was doing.&nbsp; Kent's dawning fury was frightening, and she couldn't help but flinch as he drew his sword.&nbsp; Aaron was in no danger from that, she knew, but if he was seen attacking Kent outside of a lawful duel, the guards would join in, and nothing good would come of that.<br><br>But Kent was, thankfully, too furious to think of summoning help, it seemed, or even to speak.&nbsp; He approached Aaron, stiff with rage -- though his stance was, Cat had to admit, flawless as he prepared to fight.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 00:38:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron did not respond to his challenge, other than to raise his distinctive dagger, allowing him to get a good look at the blade that he had seen before, before turning and walking around him, putting up both daggers as he moved to rejoin the court. Aaron winked to Cathrine as he walked around the fuming Lordling, who plainly wanted to lash out at him, but he obviously was not going to make an attack at someone who was not going to fight him, picking the 'honorable' path, for the moment.<br><br>Aaron's hand brushed Cathrine's as he walked by, wanting to say something as the Lordling put up his blade, having to be careful to not miss the sheath in his anger, before turning to Cathrine. Aaron had walked by, and onward toward the court, and was now mingling, but was subtly moving toward the exit, ready to leave.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 01:09:34</strong>
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				Cat's hand tingled where he'd brushed it, and she ached to run after him.&nbsp; But she was as trapped here as she was in her room, forced to play the role she'd been born to.&nbsp; She had to leave, ached to be at home, in her bed, at least able to remember Aaron's embrace in peace.<br><br>Now James saw her as he turned, and his face grew blacker still.&nbsp; He stalked over to her, taking her arm roughly.&nbsp; "When we are married, you shall learn to keep your place," he growled, tugging her with him as he headed backk to the Court.<br><br>"I know my place," Cat shot back.&nbsp; "And it is not with you." She could not retrieve her arm -- he held it tightly enough to bruise -- but she could, and did, slow her pace to the most stately of walks, forcing him either to slow or literally drag her across the floor, and he had to choose the former.&nbsp; His position was still unsteady, he knew that.&nbsp; At least Cat was spared any further congratulations -- Kent now seemed determined to cut all the pomp and splendour short and remove himself as soon as possible.&nbsp; But he was forced to wait while his father spoke with the King, still fuming.&nbsp; Cat slipped slowly away, retreating to her father's group.&nbsp; He would not be pleased, but neither would he object much, she suspected, when he saw the state the Kents were in.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 01:34:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was still leaving when Cathrine made her way back to her family. Her father did not glare, but projected a feeling of anger at her abandoning her 'betrothed'. The eldest Kent was still conversing softly with the king, and was still acting as if he was still in charge of the situation. The king was listening, but was seemingly distant to the Kent's murmured words, but he still nodded at several points during the conversation, before dismissing the eldest Kent, but asking him to return later.<br><br>Aaron left, and went back to his beloved's room, and slipped under her bed, waiting for her to return, so he could talk to her in private. He had overheard several servants discussing the plans to get Cathrine's new room ready, but that it would take a or so to get it ready, so she would spend one last night at her family manor. He wanted to give her one last night to remember, as she would be staying at the Kent Manor from the next night out.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 02:03:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat ignored her father as much as possible, pretending not to see his anger.&nbsp; She would not, could not, pretend to care anything for any of the Kents, whatever else happened.&nbsp; It seemed to take an eternity, but finally, everyone was dismissed, and she was free to return home and retreat to her room, nearly in tears from sheer frustration.<br><br>She wasn't sure she should expect to see Aaron, but she went immediately to the window just the same, sniffing back tears.&nbsp; Her arm hurt where Kent had grabbed it, her father cared nothing for her any longer, and soon she would be hauled off into the midst of wedding preparations, loathing every second.&nbsp; She only wanted her rogue...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 02:16:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rolled from under the bed, and then slipped over to lock the door, the click letting her know someone was there. He then walked over to his beloved, and wrapped his arms around her, kissing her ear, and saying, "Sorry for not warning you about that nasty shock, but I got hung up by the other nobles, and trying not to act out of place."<br><br>He pulled her to him, and wiped the makeup off his face, revealing that the scars were noting more than careful makeup. He continued to apologize, before finally saying, "And I don't know what to do now. I tried to put them off balance, but they simply ignored the damage I dealt and kept moving. I have no idea what to try next, short of killing everyone in the house."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 02:38:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nearly jumped out of her skin, even at the very faint sound of the lock, and she sighed, realizing just how frayed her nerves were.&nbsp; She shook her head, waving aside his apologies.&nbsp; "It is all right, I expected it -- just not so quickly.&nbsp; But I had heard whispers of this."&nbsp; She held him tightly for a moment, recovering her equilibrium.<br><br>"Whatever plans they have must be at a delicate stage -- they do not dare to stop, so they must ignore whatever tries to work against them, or crush it," she said at last, trying to reason a way through.&nbsp; "It will take too long to mobilize the King, I fear.&nbsp; He does not wish to believe ill of the Kents, though I think now he does at last, when it is too late," she said bitterly.&nbsp; "They must have a weakness we can use -- their pride, perhaps.&nbsp; Or even each other.&nbsp; Each would do a great deal to protect any of the others.&nbsp; Is there a way we can exploit that?&nbsp; There must be something!"<br><br>Her fists were clenched hard, and she paced a little as she spoke, clearly grasping at straws, but still determined to find something, some path to bring them clear of all the briars in their way.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 02:53:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron pulled her to the bed, and sat down, pulling her on his lap, and kissed her, trying to calm her down. He said, "Little one, I know they will more to support each other, but I have other problems as well, that I cannot leave for long. The theives guild is not amused at my antics, and will need to be dealt with. But I have taken two of them out of the picture for the moment, the youngest male, and the eldest female, the poison will keep her sick for the next week or so, depending on how skilled Perry is at alchemy. But for the rest, I have no clue what to do.<br><br>Do you have any ideas? I blew any surprise I had by confronting the Lordling today. And for delvering the first two notes."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 03:11:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh," Cat said, not having considered anything like a thieves' guild -- something she'd always known had existed, vaguely, but had never much thought about.&nbsp; She put her arms around his neck, taking a deep breath and trying to steady herself.<br><br>"Let me think.&nbsp; How ill will the Lady Margaret be, and in what way?&nbsp; Perhaps we can put out the word that she is dying, and that her illness might spread.&nbsp; No one will go near their manor then, or receive any of them.&nbsp; The King will order them confined to their property, and that he will do quickly.&nbsp; Will that be of any help?" she asked hopefully.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 03:22:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded at her rather insipid 'oh, but could easily forgive her for that. He kissed her, and said, "She is going to feel like she will die, but should not do so, unless she is not as healthy as she appeared. And if she is, she should not have been out of the manor in the first place. She should be a sick as a dog for about a week, but it should not spread, unless she gets something else on top of the poison. I don't like killing people, it is far to easy to do, and then they are gone forever."<br><br>He sighed, his humanity returned in force, and his conscience acting up. He said, ignoring it for a moment, "That would be perfect, and I can start 'infecting' others tonight, and return later. They should not serve dinner for another hour or three, so I will have time to add the poison to their evening meal. That will make it look like it is spreading, and should help the rumors a lot. But I can leave in a few minutes. I would rather hold you for a while longer."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 03:42:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat felt immediately better, relieved she'd actually managed to think of a useful suggestion.&nbsp; "I do hope it works," she said, but it did seem like a hopeful plan, and would not cause any serious harm to anyone.<br><br>She held him a little closer, kissing his cheek.&nbsp; "Do you have time?&nbsp; It is terribly selfish of me, I know, but I would rather have you here for a little while.&nbsp; I do not want to think of anything but you..."&nbsp; She bit her lip, trying to push aside thoughts of what the next few days would bring.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 03:53:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed her, and said, "How about I go now, add the special spice to their drinks, and you stay here and make yourself ravishable? Will that work, as it will ensure that I return here as fast as I possible can."<br><br>His hands slid along her sides, exploring her body, wanting nothing more than to press her against the wall, and take her now. But he needed to make sure the other suitor was taken care of for now, and that, sadly, took precedence over coupling with his love. But that did not mean he could not give her something to remember him by in the mean time, his hands caressing her body through her dress, while his mouth gently molested her neck.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 04:00:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				In spite of her nervousness, Cat laughed at his suggestion.&nbsp; "As long as you also return carefully, my love," she said, sighing as his hands roamed.&nbsp; She was still in her fashionable Court gown, which was of velvet and heavily embroidered, so she couldn't feel his caresses nearly as much as she'd like, but even that faint echo was enough to awaken all sorts of memories.<br><br>Her hand tangled with his hair, and she whimpered faintly at the touch of his lips.&nbsp; "I fear you had best go quickly, love, or you may never go at all," she whispered, her voice full of longing and regret.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 04:33:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron gently bit Cathrine's neck, before he set her down on the bed, and kissed her one last time, before saying, "I will be back as fast as I possibly can. I won't say before either of us notice, because I already have."<br><br>One last kiss, then he carefully moved to the balcony, to check for guards, gave his beloved a wink and blew her a kiss as he was want to do, and then went over the edge, and through the guardens, not seeing one of the guards that had been with the family when he had been 'killed', who spotted him as he moved through the garden from behind, and watched him scale and flip over the wall.<br><br>He made his way to the Kent manor, and carefully scaled the wall there, and crawled along the top of the wall, waiting for an opening, and then going over. He carefully snuck into the kitchens, and waited for a lull, before entering, and adding the poison to the main course soup. Enough that everyone who had it would get sick, but not as fast as Maraget had, but over the course of an hour. He then had to take some time sneaking out, as the family had finally returned, and more people were moving around the house, as opposed to the few servants from before.<br><br>Nearly a half hour later, he finally got clear of the manor, and began to move back toward Cathrine. He got back to her manor nearly 75 minutes after leaving, but did not immediately go over waiting instead instead as his thieving senses sudden activated, sensing a nearby person, waiting. He carefully climbed the wall, to the side of where he normally went over, and spotted a guard leaning against the wall, watching the top a bit to carefully to be a coincidence. Swearing silently, Aaron moved back down the wall, waited for a while, and then moved even further down, going over the wall now that he had shadows to help him.<br><br>He managed to avoid the gaurd, and made it to the balcony, and carefully climbed up, and slipped into Cathrine's bedroom, making sure that the guards were not waiting for him inside. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 04:49:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat had summoned a maid to help her undress, tired of the heavy finery, which was in any case completely unsuitable for anything resembling ravishing.&nbsp; She still had plenty of time to pace and count the minutes before Aaron returned, but at least she could do it in the comfort of her nightdress.<br><br>She saw him quickly this time, finally getting used to his comings and goings, and hurried over to meet him with a smile.&nbsp; But he was entering slowly, apparently concerned, and her smile faltered.&nbsp; "Is there something wrong, love?" she asked anxiously.&nbsp; "Did the plan not go well?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 05:02:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged at her question, and listened carefully, gesturing for her to be quiet, and moved to the door, listening to it, before locking it. He said, "Maybe, maybe not. One of the guards was waiting for me at the wall. I managed to avoid him, but he must have seen me leaving. I may not be able to stay long. But I was able to season the Kent's food."<br><br>Despite his words, however, he quickly gathered her in his arms, and silenced any further questions with a kiss, his tongue slipping into her mouth to play with hers. He slid around behind her, his hands rubbing her taunt stomach, never breaking the kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 05:13:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This news was worrisome, but not too terrible -- if the guard had seen him leave but not return, their focus would be to the outside.&nbsp; Cat squeezed his hands more tightly as he spoke of leaving, but was relieved to discover that he didn't really seem to have any intention of leaving.<br><br>She returned the kiss eagerly, fully able to savor the touch of his hands now that there was only a thin layer of linen between them.&nbsp; And she had to savor it now, while she could, thinking with a pang of the days ahead, when they would likely not dare to meet.&nbsp; She pressed against him, sighing, feeling the hunger build.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 05:20:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron broke the kiss, and stripped himself quickly, and suddenly began to shift into her lizard, the tall, powerful frame hunching over her, blocking out the world. Aaron hissed in her ear, and suddenly scooped her up, setting her on her stomach beneath him on the bed, and murring in pleasure as he rubbed his body against hers. His massive cock rubbed against her leg through the nightgown, demanding entrance. He dragged his claws along her back, not damaging her clothing in the least, but the lethal sharpness of the claws could be easily felt, as was his restrained strength.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 05:34:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes widened as he changed, and she gasped faintly as he picked her up, but smiled, knowing herself safe in his arms.&nbsp; She was surprised to find herself on her stomach and not her back, but she shivered in pleasure as she felt him rubbing against her, and reached back to touch him, shifting beneath him.&nbsp; She was rather thoroughly pinned, but didn't mind at all. He was, as always, being very careful of her, and the feel of his claws was exciting rather than alarming.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 08:51:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron licked her neck, and then rubbed the side of his reptilian head against Cathrine's head, as he continued to rub himself against her, slowly pulling her nightgown up. His massive cock oozed precum onto her thigh and buttocks, as he shifted his cock to her love nest, rubbing the large, textured member against the delicate flower. He gently placed his claws onto her shoulders, and licked her neck again, before pressing the tapered head of his cock against her maidenhood, piercing her again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 14:27:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat moaned, moving to help pull her nightgown up, but she was otherwise unable to do much from this position except squirm, though there was a certain excitement to that.&nbsp; She could feel him against her, hard and ready, and shivered as she thought that something so large would soon be inside her.<br><br>She leaned into his nuzzling, feeling her body grow warm in preparation for him, and moaned as he began to press into her, filling that ache.&nbsp; It felt a little strange this way, and she longed to be able to put her arms around him, but it was glorious as always, feeling him stretch her and knowing what pleasure lay ahead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 22:12:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron hissed in pleasure as he pressed his manhood home, the huge cock easily spreading her folds, as pressing against her cervix before hilting, distending her somewhat. He mounted her, like they were animals ready for a rutting, and began to slide back and forth, each thrust rocking her body forward, and the retreat dragging her back with him. He murred in pleasure, the pleasure of the position obvious in the murmur, and licked her neck, while continuing to fill her with his massive member.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 22:37:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped, or tried to, as he began to thrust -- in this position, the air was somewhat forced from her lungs whenever he pushed forward, and she quickly learned to breathe in time with his movements as much as she could.&nbsp; He seemed even larger this way, filling her even more, and her body was already tensing with thoughts of her release.&nbsp; She arched into him as best she could, moaning, struggling to be quiet and not cry her pleasure aloud.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 23:47:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron lifted his weight from Cathrine with his next thrusts, hearing her breathing become labored, his thrusts long, smooth, and enjoyable, using every inch of his cock to give his beloved the most enjoyment. He planted his hands beside hers, his body hunched over her, his testicles rubbing against her clit with each thrust. He hissed in animalistic pleasure, loving the feel of her around his member, and suddenly hilted, before returning to his previous pace.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 01:23:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped, breathing more easily now, though she had to immediately bury her face against the bed, trying to smother her moans.&nbsp; That sudden, deep thrust sent her over the edge, her passage suddenly tightening around his shaft, throbbing hard as she whimpered, her throat aching with the effort of not screaming.&nbsp; Still she tried to press back against him, each thrust adding a fresh wave of pleasure as she writhed with her release.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 01:38:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron continued to thrust, not stopping his implacable thrusting as Cathrine's sex tightened around his cock, growling in pleasure as he continued to claim his love. He panted in pleasure, his thrusts speeding up, as he brought his powerful legs up to straddle her hips, supporting his weight with his legs, as he leaned forward to nip at her neck. He snarled as he hilted again, and then thrust quickly and fully into her love nest, before hilting a last time, and snarling in pleasure as his cock jumped, and his molten seed flooded into her womb, filling her with his blessings, claiming her as his own yet again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 01:57:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was lost in the ecstasy, every nerve tingling, and she finally lost her battle against screaming.&nbsp; Thankfully, her cries were smothered against the bedcovers, because she could not stop them.&nbsp; She shuddered, her body pulling at him, demanding every drop of his seed as he filled her, and her pleasure reached still greater heights.<br><br>Slowly, she returned to earth again, still shivering and gasping, reaching back to touch him, silently pleading with him to stay inside her, just a little while longer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 02:25:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron panted from behind his Duchess, and slipped his cock from her seed stained sex, rolling her onto her back, and mounting her again. He growls from above Cathrine, his stamina and recovery abnormally high, and seems interested in mating with Cathrine till she passes out from exhaustion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 02:44:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat hardly had time to realize that he'd slipped out before he was again thrusting into her, and this time she could put her arms around him, and did, eagerly.&nbsp; Her muscles still felt a little weak from her climax, but her hips arched up to meet him, matching his thrusts.&nbsp; She was still out of breath, but didn't care, knowing only that her rogue was there, coupling with her, and her body ached, already hungry for more pleasure.&nbsp; Her legs wrapped around him, urging him on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 03:33:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron held Cathrine to his torso, one clawed hand high behind her back, the other on her hips, helping her impale herself on his thick shaft. Aaron thrust deeply, each one shoving his tapered shaft against her cervix, but all their coupling was changing her a bit, her body quickening her healing, from absorbing that much semen from her werelizard already. He growled in pleasure as her body continued to respond, grabbing his shaft and begging for his seed, as he rolled his hips against her, wanting to hear her scream in pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 03:51:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat neither knew nor cared about any such changes, concerned only with their shared pleasure.&nbsp; Gasping, she thrust harder against him, beginning to moan again.&nbsp; Already her body was racing towards another climax, and she craved it, her hands pulling at him as she gasped his name, over and over.&nbsp; She tensed around him again, throwing her head back as the first tingle of pleasure began.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 04:11:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron continued to thrust, almost desperately coupling with Cathrine, losing the next hour of time in her embrace, until exhaustion and fatigue finally forced him to stop. He had not counted how many times either of them had climaxed, and collasped under the duchess. He pulled her atop him, and growled in pleasure at her, softly cuddling against her, enjoying the feeling of her against him. He licked her neck, and murred inquisitively at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 04:31:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was only barely awake, her body exhausted, but still tingling with warm pleasure.&nbsp; She smiled, her hands automatically pulling him closer as they nestled together, her lips kissing him softly and sleepily.&nbsp; "Mmm... Oh, love... Wonderful... But I cannot stay awake," she murmured, her eyes already closed and her body beginning to collapse into sleep.&nbsp; "Stay with me..." was the last thing she managed to say, her arms squeezing him tightly with the last of her strength.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 04:40:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nuzzled his large head against Cathrine, and rolls her onto her side, pulling her closer, and murring in pleasure. He rubbed against her, and wrapped his strong, powerful arms around her, before pulling the blanket up on top of them. He licked her cheek one last time, and dozed off, not awakening until his beloved did.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 05:00:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat barely stirred, sleeping contentedly for hours in his arms.&nbsp; It was still dark when she finally woke, slowly, shifting in his arms and sighing as she nestled closer.&nbsp; For a moment, she thought they were back in hiding in the barn, and it was a slight shock to realize where they really were.&nbsp; Soon the servants would be stirring, and he would have to leave her...<br><br>Her body was faintly sore, but it was a delicious soreness.&nbsp; She kissed him softly, smiling and nuzzling against his neck to wake him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 06:37:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron awoke with an inquisitive hurring noise, and then licked Cathrine, still in his lizard body. He rubbed his head against her breasts and clicked at her, his head tilted to the side, and rubbed himself against her, enjoying her affections.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 17:27:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was rather enjoying bestowing them, letting herself forget any thoughts of propriety and simply exploring him with hands and mouth, comparing the details of his different forms.&nbsp; He all but dwarfed her in this shape, she could feel his controlled strength, and it was fascinating.&nbsp; Her fingers traced over the lines of his muscles, down to his claws, roaming everywhere as she tangled with him.&nbsp; Her lips nuzzled at his neck, imitating the way he would rub his head against her.&nbsp; She was still tired, but perhaps not quite so sore as she'd feared, finding her body slowly responding with great pleasure to his nearness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 03:08:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron murred in pleasure, not quite light and soft enough to be a purr, bu the feeling was about the same. He watched her with half lidded eyes, rolling to allow her to fully explore his second form, his shaft out but not very hard. He chirped at her as her hands drifted over his powerful thighs, and shifted a bit, nuzzling her back, his tongue running over her neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 03:27:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled, equally fascinated by the little sounds he made, and stretched out against him, kissing and rubbing over his chest, feeling very bold.&nbsp; Her eyes were drawn to his shaft, which she really hadn't seen much before, though she was not yet brave enough to explore quite that far.&nbsp; But she was very glad of this quiet moment with him, the chance to nestle close and let her hands wander, and her smile became a grin as she kissed down along his chest again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 03:56:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron continued to rub against Cathrine, no longer driven to try and mount her, having completely filled her womb last night. He was content to simply to cuddle against her, enjoying the smell of her against him, and his smell mixed in with hers. He was relaxed, and disinclined to move, even if someone was to knock on the door, demanding entrance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 04:20:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Slowly, not quite realizing herself that she was doing it, Cat did become a little braver, her hands wandering closer and closer to his shaft, though hesitantly. Perhaps he wouldn't like that, at least not in this form, so she watched closely for any signs that he was bothered by her attentions.&nbsp; This might be their last quiet time together for some little while, and the last thing she wanted to do was to risk spoiling it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 04:42:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron pressed himself against Cathrine, enjoying her roaming hands, not shying away from her hands. He twitched as they brushed against the thinner, more supple scales on his stomach, and he began to purr, lying down, completely open to her attentions, his only reaction to the hands his left leg twitching slightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 04:53:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Reassured, and thinking again how very like a cat he could be himself at times, Cat studied the way his scales changed in texture lower down his body, in the same places his human skin was also softer.&nbsp; He was so different in each form, yet there were still always similarities to be found.&nbsp; Curious, she rubbed her cheek against his stomach, gently, turning to look up at him.&nbsp; They were still scales, definitely, but with a decidedly different thickness and texture, and she was still fascinated by the comparisons.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 05:09:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron arched under Cathrine's exploring hands, completely exposing himself to her, still purring in pleasure as she rubbed against him. He leaned forward, and watched her, curious as to her intentions, while he wrapped her leg with his tail, hurring a question at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 05:19:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was getting better at reading the sounds he made, and looked up at him, blushing a little.&nbsp; "Sleep if you would rather, love," she said.&nbsp; "I know you will need to rest whenever you can.&nbsp; I was only curious... about this shape, and-- "&nbsp; She broke off quickly, blushing harder, her eyes again involuntarily drawn to his shaft.&nbsp; "But we can sleep if you are tired."&nbsp; Her hand stroked his tail gently, smiling contentedly as it tangled around her legs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 05:28:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Cathrine curiously and gently pressed closer to her, murring another question, not tired at all. His question was about what she wanted to do, his actions indicated he was willing for her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 05:36:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She somehow managed to blush even more, looking tempted, but still uncertain.&nbsp; Finally she threw caution to the wind, smiling shyly.&nbsp; "Then just lie back and rest, love," she said, her mouth continuing on its slow, curious way down towards his shaft.&nbsp; She still wasn't absolutely sure what she'd do once she got there, but she'd have to trust to instinct.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 21:51:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron chirped softly, and started to move down to hold her, but stopped moving, chirping again. He lay back, but still watched her, wondering what she was going to do.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 22:13:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat looked up at him, her eyes nervous, but she smiled and stroked his chest softly, reassuringly, before returning to her trail of kisses.&nbsp; Even if she didn't have the nerve to do anything else, this was nice -- he had a faint musky smell that she hadn't really thought about before, and his body was warm and welcoming of her touch.&nbsp; And she should explore, learn his body while she could...<br><br>Finally, she reached his shaft, smaller now that it wasn't very hard, but still, she suspected, much larger than an ordinary man's.&nbsp; She touched it with her hand first, tentative, but curiosity was slowly winning out.&nbsp; It stirred beneath her hand, and she looked up at him quickly, eyes wide.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 22:18:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron twitched as she got lower, the scales getting softer, and smaller, until the felt like flesh beneath her lips, near his hips. Her hand on his cock made his whole body twitch, and a small yelp passed his snout. He began to pant, and lay as still as he could, his eyes glazed and half shut, a slight hurr from him every time she rubbed his member.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 22:36:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat froze until she was absolutely sure that had been a yelp only of pleasure, and perhaps a little surprise.&nbsp; Certainly she was surprised herself.&nbsp; Though it did make sense... a hand could grip and hold his shaft, just as her depths did when they joined.&nbsp; And he certainly did seem to like it...<br><br>Emboldened, she wrapped her hand gently around his shaft, which leapt again, though this time she was ready for that.&nbsp; Softly, she stroked and caressed with her fingers, torn between watching his shaft and watching his face, both displaying amazing reactions.&nbsp; She stayed gentle and slow for now, still exploring and learning.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 22:44:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron eagerly panted under her gentle stroking of his manhood, which quickly hardened and lengthened to its full glory. His body twitched everytime she rubbed one of the ridges, and soon he was pumping his hips, his body responding to her ministrations as if it was her love nest. He buried his claws in the bed, and growled softly, as he began to ooze precum, and soon began to pant, occasionally hurring in pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 01:03:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was fascinated at being able to see these reactions, without any other distractions.&nbsp; Though in a way, this in itself was distracting, as she watched his hips move and suddenly wished him inside her again, in spite of how many times they'd coupled last night.&nbsp; But she did want to see this, to learn exactly how his body reacted...<br><br>She tried different things -- changing the speed of her strokes, gripping sometimes tightly, sometimes less so, experimenting and learning his likes and dislikes.&nbsp; The ridges quickly became a favorite target of her fingers, while she kept the other hand wrapped around him and stroked along his length steadily, finding a rhythm he liked.&nbsp; The drops of liquid quickly drew her attention, and she watched them closely as they slid down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 01:22:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron panted, and whined, letting her know what was just right. He reacted best to slow, gentle strokes, that got the most desirable reactions, especially when she rubbed the ridges. The more attention she lavished upon him, the thicker the pre got, dripping and slidding down his cock, to gather about her hand, slowly gathering like drops of dew. He mewed at her, his cock throbbing in her grip, a slave to her desire at the moment, helpless to resist her careful ministrations.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 02:03:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes were huge, amazed at what she seemed to have unleashed.&nbsp; She'd never realized that there was quite so much of his seed there even now, and she gaped at the thought of how much more there must be when he released inside her.&nbsp; It was no wonder she'd felt rather... full after last night.&nbsp; But she still wanted more.&nbsp; She was breathing almost as hard as he was, she realized, her body aching only from watching him.<br><br>It occurred to her that she should simply mount him, but she still wanted to watch, and she hesitated.&nbsp; Her hand was growing slick, letting it slide more smoothly, and she resisted the urge to speed up unless he gave some sign of wanting that.&nbsp; Her other hand traced over the ridges, finding them wet now as well, and she looked at the moisture curiously.&nbsp; This was what he planted inside her, this was what might make their child grow...&nbsp; She looked again at his throbbing shaft, hesitantly leaning closer, gently placing her lips just below the tip as her hand continued to move.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 02:43:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron trembled beneath his lover's strangely skilled treatment, unable to do anything but desperately move with her hand, begging for release. His claws dug into his palms, refusing to leave any more traces that he had been here than he must, but he was fast losing control. His back arched suddenly as her lips kissed the tip of his cock, and his mouth opened in a silent scream, so close, so close.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 03:02:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now Cat almost panicked, his writhing looking nearly painful.&nbsp; She moved quickly, though shakily, scrambling up to straddle him, now using her hand to guide his shaft inside her, remembering the last time she'd done this.&nbsp; He was so slippery, and his hips thrust so desperately, that he was in her nearly to the hilt almost instantly, and she gasped sharply, stretched more abruptly than ever before.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 03:19:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron cried out the moment she let go, not wanting her to stop, yipping at her. But when she mounted him, he groaned and hilted, animalist instincts driving him to take her. He could not think past releasing his seed, and slammed his cock into her, headless of all else. He wanted only to copulate, and fill her. Aaron grabbed her shoulders, and continued to piston away, not realizing he was stretching her far to quickly, hurting her in his drive to fuck. He then rammed his manhood to his hips into her, his cock painfully distending her cervix, demanding entry.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 03:35:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat whimpered, her body unprepared for this onslaught.&nbsp; It felt almost like the first time; there was pleasure there, but for now the pain was overwhelming, and she could only fight to relax and get past it somehow.&nbsp; Slowly, she adjusted, though her face was still tense with discomfort.&nbsp; Thankfully, she had been somewhat aroused before, so her body slowly managed to accommodate him, but she doubted she would find any release of her own this time, as he raced to fill her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 03:50:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Several more thrusts, and Aaron snarled in triumph, his seed jetting out, directly into her womb. He came for felt like an eternity, his manhood buried as deep as it would go into his beloved, until he finally had to stop, no more seed left to give her. He trembled as he pulled out, having never expected to release like that, and panted as he rubbed against her. Suddenly he looked down at her, as if remembering how rough he had been, and gently nuzzled her, cheeping desperately, but softly at her, needing to know if she was alright.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 04:03:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was trembling also, gasping and clinging to him.&nbsp; She heard his sudden, anxious question, and nodded slowly.&nbsp; "I am well, love," she said quickly, if shakily.&nbsp; Her body was certainly sore, but better now, so not actually wounded, it seemed.<br><br>"We are still learning about each other... now we know we must be careful of that," she added, managing a smile, and blushing faintly.&nbsp; "I did not realize only my hands could do so much."&nbsp; She kissed him lightly, reassuringly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 04:12:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rubbed his head against her chest, hurring inquistively, but could not smell blood, only pain. He licked her neck, murring in relief that she was alright. He knew morning would be hear soon, but the animal in him was content, and did not want to leave. It was comfortable, had its mate present, and was satisfied. He licked her again, and slipped down to cuddle agaisnt her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 04:26:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed, slowly relaxing.&nbsp; Now she felt exhausted again, and her eyes closed as she nestled against him.&nbsp; She would have to plead a headache and sleep very late tomorrow... then she realized that Aaron would have to leave, and she would not be able to sleep in his arms, and a frown creased her face.&nbsp; Still, they were together now, and she would enjoy the moment.&nbsp; His embrace soothed her every ache, and she smiled faintly again before she started to drift back to sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 04:47:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nestled closer to her, and purred in pleasure, for all was right in the world, right now, as far as the lizard in him could tell. He curled up beside his beloved, one clawed hand rubbing the bare flesh of her leg, and his head resting beside hers. He snuggled closer, purring in pleasure wanting nothing more than to stay like this till it was the end of time. He licked her neck, and then gently nipped, enoying her scent and presence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 04:58:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's eyes blinked open again as he nipped at her, bemused.&nbsp; "Are you not tired, love?" she murmured, gently stroking his face.&nbsp; "You should rest, if you can.&nbsp; There will be many long days ahead."&nbsp; That was all too true, unfortunately, though at least the Kents' plans had been slowed down, and that might buy them some time.&nbsp; She kissed him, smiling as she settled down against him again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 05:15:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nipped her again, almost playfully, but then settled down beside her, hurring in pleasure, before he began to enter a light doze. He yawned once, and then curled up around her. He dozed deeper, and then settled into sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 05:23:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat giggled, but as he curled protectively around her, she quickly relaxed back into sleep, hardly able to keep her eyes open.&nbsp; She sighed, and then fell asleep almost instantly, safe and comforted, dreaming soothing dreams.&nbsp; But already the sky outside was beginning to lighten, and soon the household would be stirring...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 05:38:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slept soundly, beside his love and mate, but stirred shortly after falling asleep, awoke by something outside, in the house. A muffled scream could be heard from outside the room, and Aaron jumped to his feeting, hissing a challenge, long and low, at whatever it was in the next room. He slid from the bed, and began to stalk toward the door, hearing heavy footsteps on the other side of the door, and hissed again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 05:44:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat woke more slowly, but was just as alarmed, scrambling out of the bed and hurrying over to him, heedless of her nakedness.&nbsp; "Take care, love, you must not be found here," she whispered, eyes wide as she heard the footsteps.&nbsp; A servant?&nbsp; They usually walked so quietly as to barely be heard, but who else could it be at this hour?&nbsp; There was a tiny gap between the door and the frame, that she'd often used as a peephole as a child, and she tried that again now, putting her eye to it to try to spot whoever was outside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 05:52:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron suddenly grabbed Cathrine as she knelt down, and roared in alarm, as a great axe split the door. A second, then a third hit, and suddenly the door gave way, revealing a blood stained suit of armor. The helm was missing, but no one stood inside it, but it was definitely acting like someone was, the armor turning toward the two of them, and the axe set itself, as the armor edged forward, stalking the werelizard.<br><br>Aaron tossed Cathrine back onto the bed, hissing again, as the sounds of battle could be heard in the mansion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 06:00:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gave a strangled cry as she saw the armor, stunned for the instant it took Aaron to send her flying back towards the bed.&nbsp; Clearly, the armor could not move on its own, but equally clearly, it was doing just that.&nbsp; Her nurse had told her tales of such things, and of the countercharms against them, but Cat had never quite believed and now couldn't remember a single word of any of the protections.&nbsp; She apologized silently to Mary for ever doubting her.<br><br>But that was no help now.&nbsp; They'd need more mundane methods here.&nbsp; Something to slow it down, or get that axe away from it.... She eyed the heavy tapestries hanging on the walls, and moved to start tugging one down.&nbsp; Even that weight would not stop it, but might perhaps entangle it enough to knock it down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 06:51:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was busy stalking his opponent, who was doing the same, and spotted a pool of blood beyond the door. Circling further he spotted the body of the maid, and hissed in displeaure at the armor. The blood pool slowly spread into the doorway, and into the room, as he continued to stalk the armor. He could hear other suits clanking around, and knew he needed to finish this fast, before another one tried to get behind him. The armor shifted a bit, and then rushed him, the axe swinging from its right shoulder to left hip, trying to cut Aaron in half. He dodged back, and continued to circle drawing them out toward the open area in the bedroom, and heard a tapestry rip behind him, making him wonder what was going on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 14:06:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Desparation gave Cat strength, and though her arms shook with the effort, she yanked down the heavy fabric quickly, glancing back to see how the battle was faring.&nbsp; Now she could also hear more sinister sounds from outside, and saw the blood oozing slowly into the room, and her heart all but stopped.&nbsp; Then there was a shadow, a second suit appearing just outside the shattered door, and she moved without thinking, using the momentum from her last tug to send the tapestry flying into the doorway and against the slow-moving armor.<br><br>Its arms tangled in the cloth, its movement slowed, and it tipped slowly backwards, though she didn't pause to see if it would fall or not.&nbsp; She snatched up her nightgown, the one thing she could put on quickly, and covered herself, slipping her feet into her shoes, preparing to run.&nbsp; It seemed they would need to run, she thought, looking anxiously at Aaron.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 14:26:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron dodged the first attack with the axe wielder, and it was the last attack that armor got off, as he lunged forward, ripping the arms from the armor, and then the chest plate as well. He glanced at the tapestry covered armor suit, as it flailed, catching its balance by slamming against the wall, and then cutting loose from the heavy fabric, using a massive greatsword. It had a helmet, and was turning it to examine its opponents, and another two, then four, and then five more appeared behind that one, weilding an array of weapons and turning what should have been a simple encounter with a single armor suit into a risky situation, fighting six of them.<br><br>Aaron backed up from the weapon wielding, self propelling armor suits, and hissed a warning, as he backed away, but he could hear something rumbling into the courtyard. But he could not turn and look, and therefore missed the large wagon rumbling to block the only ground exit from the manor. At the back of it stood three figures, the eldest three male Kents, hands glowing with black eldritch energies.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 14:49:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat could turn to look, and for a moment was struck speechless.&nbsp; "The Kents," she finally gasped.&nbsp; "They mean to block our escape."&nbsp; The mere fact that they were so obviously using their magics meant that they also did not intend for anyone in the manor house to survive... except just possibly Cat herself, though only as James' wife, unable to protest.&nbsp; But she would not meekly surrender to such a fate.<br><br>She looked out the window again, searching both for escape and for any signs of life... but she feared that the Kents' evil familiars had done their work all too well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 14:57:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Most of the guards lie dead on the ground, but she knew that her brother was visiting a friend from out of town last night, and that he had planned to stay over. So he and his wife were safe, but Cathrine's father was no where to be seen.<br><br>Aaron hissed at the armors, and one of the ones at the back suddenly spoke, James voice coming from it, "Well, your ladyship, I see you have been keeping some interesting pets, where did you get that, I have never seen anything quite like it."<br><br>Aaron leaned forward, snarling at the armors, and Lord Kent spoke from the second armor to appear, "My love, please come to, I promise to not harm the...thing if you do."<br><br>The armors slowly lowered their weapons but they did not back away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 15:24:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This was too much.&nbsp; Cat drew herself up to her full height, and in spite of her disarray, suddenly looked every inch the Duchess she was.&nbsp; "I am not your love, and never shall be," she declared.&nbsp; "You are the worst sort of coward, without the least shred of honor or decency.&nbsp; You invade my home in force, kill my retainers, threaten my father's life and property -- he is a peer of the realm, sir, as am I, which you seem to have forgotten.&nbsp; And now you dare to call me your <em>love</em>, without having even the courage to show your face while you do!&nbsp; You are mad.&nbsp; No dark magics will be able to hide this heinous deed for long."<br><br>It wasn't quite an empty threat -- even rumors of this, which there would be, would damage their reputation still further, and perhaps help to bring them down at last.&nbsp; But for the moment, the words meant little.&nbsp; She was mainly trying to buy Aaron time, trusting to her rogue to have a plan.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 15:33:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron moved forward, and heard the Lord Kent sigh, and said, "I did not want to do this, Cathrine, truly we did not, but your father threatened us, and we needed to make an example. Besides, there are many fires going on in the city, so what is a bit of murder to go with it? This is your last chance, move to the balcony, and wait there. For the insolence you have shown us, by giving yourself to a beggar, and then spurning our rather chivalrous offer, your pet will die in front of you. Your manor is already on fire, the back half awash with flames. Soon, the entire house will be as well."<br><br>The weapons came back up, and the armors began to stalk forward, their weapons suddenly glittering evilly with the same black energy that outlined the Kent's hands. Aaron began to give ground trying to stretch their line out, so he could pick a few off before having to engage the rest. He continued to hiss and snarl at the armor golems, trying to act like a beast, until he could best reveal his intelligence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 16:29:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat scoffed at this idea of chivalry, and moved only where Aaron moved, keeping behind him.&nbsp; The Kents seemed unaware of his true nature, so she did not give it away, behaving only as though Aaron was some sort of guardian.<br><br>She remembered their trip over the rooftops, and knew they had a good chance of being able to flee, but waited for a sign from her beloved.&nbsp; If the house was truly in flames, perhaps the best thing they could do now was simply survive to tell the tale.&nbsp; She thought of her father, almost certainly dead, and tears sprang to her eyes, though she did not let them fall.&nbsp; Whatever their differences, he had often tried to be kind to her, in his own way.&nbsp; But now she could only focus on survival.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 16:36:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron tilted his head toward his bag, and hissed at the armors one last time, as they advanced cautiously. No breaks in the line at all. He was glad that he had buried all of their possessions at the edge of town now, and made a note to stop to pick it up on the way out of the city. He suddenly turned and snatched up Cathrine, and grabbed his bag with his mouth as he ran by, flipping it up onto his neck, and lept from the balcony. He landed to the side where he normally came in the gardens, and saw that it was true, the back half of the manor was in flames, as were several other buildings in the city.<br><br>He landed hard and took off toward the wall, as Perry and James gaped in shock at the sudden intelligence, but Duke Kent lashed out with his black fire, stinging Aaron in his hip, making him roar in pain. But he kept running, ignoring the damage to his leg, and lept to the wall in a single bound, and then took off for the city wall by way of the rooftops.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 16:57:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat clung to him instinctively, trying to help free his hands for other tasks if need be.&nbsp; She caught sight of the flames, fighting back a gasp of horror.&nbsp; There truly were no depths to which the Kents would not go, it seemed.<br><br>She realized Aaron was hit, and cried out with him, terrified.&nbsp; But the wound barely slowed him down, though she feared that was only from sheer desperation, and they continued at their breakneck speed towards the walls of the city.&nbsp; If they could only reach them...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 17:06:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was in fact ignoring the wound, which had burned deep, hurting him badly. He now knew that magic would hurt him like fire or silver weapons would, and made a note to avoid it from here on. He lept from the houses, landing on the wall, a full twenty ft above them, and then lept from the wall to the ground, a thirty foot drop that made him scream in pain when he landed. But he staggered onward, and shoved Cathrine behind a tree, where he collapsed panting, his breath coming in short gasps, his eyes dilated. He watched the nearest gate, but no one came through, everyone apparently busy trying to fight the fires, and loot the empty houses, he thought sarcastically.<br><br>He shoved himself to his feet, and began to stagger onward, snarling at Cathrine to get her moving, being much more angry toward her than he had to. He would apologize later, but right now, the needed to go. They walked for a few minutes, deeper into the forest, before Aaron began digging at the base of a tree, and dug up two saddle bags. He dropped them on the ground, and then collapsed, unable to move further.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 17:34:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat leapt to help him as he fell, ignoring everything else, but flinched back as he snarled, stunned for a moment.&nbsp; Then she realized his fear, and did what she could to help him with the saddlebags.&nbsp; When he collapsed again, she felt real panic, and rushed to his side.&nbsp; "Aaron!&nbsp; Oh, love..."&nbsp; He was otherwise whole enough, it seemed, but his leg would not hold him, and they could not stay where they were.<br><br>"Rest," she said, trying to sound confident.&nbsp; "I will find horses."&nbsp; She settled him as comfortably as possible and then turned to look back towards the city.&nbsp; It would be easy to find unattended horses in the chaos, but they would be panicked.&nbsp; She was a fair horsewoman, but it would take all her skill to calm them.&nbsp; But she would succeed.&nbsp; She had to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 17:39:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grabbed her, and shook his head, and began to revert to his human body, the first time in over a day. And it took a while, nearly thirty minutes, before he finally sat back, his skin pale compared to its usual color, and said, "No, they are running the town now. One of the burning buildings was the palace. We need to leave, now."<br><br>He grabbed his clothing, and began to get dressed, before handing her one of the pieces of clothing that had been left in the bags, a simple dress that would keep her warm until winter truly started. He then leaned back against the tree, and breathed heavy for a moment, his eyes shut, trying to recover his wind.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 17:49:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But you cannot walk," Cat insisted, tears in her eyes.&nbsp; "And we must move quickly."&nbsp; She put on the dress, already shivering with cold and shock, and went ovet to him again.&nbsp; "Is there another place we can get horses, somewhere outside the city?"&nbsp; She'd travelled, but mainly only to the family's country estates, and she was unfamiliar with things like inns and public stables.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 17:53:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Cathrine, and then shook his head, and said, "Not for about 5 miles. Go, but be safe, beloved. I am helpless right now."<br><br>He kissed her, and then leaned back against the tree, hoping she would be alright.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 18:02:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat bit her lip, fighting back sobs.&nbsp; She would be brave, of course, and stoic, but right now she was only a young woman who was terrified of losing her only love.&nbsp; "Tell me the best way to take, love.&nbsp; I will be all right."<br><br>She took a handful of gold from the saddlebags, only enough to purchase horses if she had to, no more.&nbsp; Then she pulled a cloak from the bag, which she draped over him, then scattered with leaves as camouflage.&nbsp; She repeated his directions to herself, fixing them in her mind, then gave him one last, lingering kiss.&nbsp; "I will be back soon, love.&nbsp; Everything will be well."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 18:22:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, and gave her directions to the closest stable that should have horses, and smiled as she tried to be stoic. He winked and said, "Don't worry, beloved, I am not going anywhere."<br><br>He pulled out a crossbow from the bag, and loaded a bolt onto it, and settled in to wait for her to come back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-09-2007, 21:18:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat kissed him again, managed a smile, and turned to go.&nbsp; It wasn't so much the distance itself that troubled her, but the amount of time it would necessarily take for her to cover it.&nbsp; Her heart ached to leave him, but there was no other way.<br><br>The chaos caused by the fires, even outside the walls, was frightening, but also excellent cover for one person moving quickly, she found.&nbsp; Those who could fought the flames, and the thieves were too busy looting to bother with her.&nbsp; It was when the crowds thinned that she began to sense danger, and moved to the very edge of the roads, keeping in the shadow of the trees as much as possible.&nbsp; The roads were never free of highwaymen, even she knew that, and any lone traveller must be either brave or foolish.&nbsp; She was both, perhaps, but also determined.<br><br>Every branch moving in the breeze made her flinch, every animal sound was sinister.&nbsp; But her steps never faltered as she hurried towards her goal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 05:39:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron settled down, not having much to do but wait until his beloved returned. He hoped that the burn in his leg stopped soon, and used some cream form a jar on it, relief crossing his face as the burn began to subside, leaving a dull ache in his hip. He dressed the wound, and settled in to wait, hoping Catherine would be alright.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 07:31:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was discovering that for such a fire, in such a place, highwaymen would come from miles around to join in the search for easy pickings.&nbsp; She had to duck into the trees often as desperate men passed, though fortunately, the flames tended to distract them from her.<br><br>But soon the night grew darker, the flames now fading to a distant glow above the forest.&nbsp; There were no bandits to be seen, which reassured her less than it should have.&nbsp; Now she feared the men had simply grown more canny, laying more subtle traps for the unwary.<br><br>She passed the fork in the road that was one of the landmarks Aaron had mentioned.&nbsp; Not quite halfway there, she thought, and allowed herself a sigh of relief.&nbsp; But alert as she was, as hard as she strained her senses, she did not see the shape that moved behind her, a darker shadow against the night, watching her progress.<br><br>The shape was joined by another, then another, circling.&nbsp; The wolves, five in all, were cautious, but the activity caused by the fire and the approaching cold had sent them prowling, and they were hungry.&nbsp; The night was still, and they'd seen her movement before catching her scent.&nbsp; She looked weak to them, and the small pack moved to surround her with practiced ease.<br><br>Suddenly, she caught sight of one, the largest, and froze in her tracks.&nbsp; It did not growl, simply moved closer, and the others caught its silent signal and joined it.&nbsp; Her heart was in her throat -- men she might possibly bribe or reason with; wolves were another matter.&nbsp; She pressed against a tree, prepared to try for a desperate climb.<br><br>Then the faint night breeze shifted, and the leader caught the scent of something that made it snarl.&nbsp; He danced away from Cat, while the rest of the pack raised their noses, catching the smell, and snarled with him.&nbsp; They regrouped, tails down, and turned, speeding through the trees in search of easier prey.<br><br>Cat was stunned, but was quick to take advantage of her unexpected reprieve.&nbsp; She quickened her pace, though the fading panic made her shake.&nbsp; Determination gave her speed.<br><br>The stables were quiet; the fire's panic had not yet come this far, though perhaps it soon would.&nbsp; She hesitated over waking anyone, who might then recall her later, and finally decided to go to the stables herself, take two horses, and leave the gold in their place.&nbsp; But the horses, too, were startled by her, as nervous as horses tended to be around Aaron, and she frowned in faint confusion.&nbsp; Could they really smell him on her so strongly?&nbsp; She thought of the many times they'd coupled, and blushed, supposing that might very well make it possible.<br><br>Thankfully, they were not as timid as the wolves, more used to humans, and she was good with horses.&nbsp; She picked out two likely-looking ones, younger and hopefully swift, and moved to calm them.&nbsp; It took time, that she felt she could ill spare as she thought anxiously of Aaron, but it had to be done.&nbsp; She had to be sure they would not bolt from her or throw her at the first opportunity.&nbsp; She fed each a bit of some oats she found, speaking soothingly to them, and soon they seemed inclined to trust her.<br><br>It wasn't easy for her to saddle them, as she'd rarely done that, but again desparation drove her and she managed to finish fairly quickly.&nbsp; At last she had them ready, riding one and leading the other, and she was able to set back on her return trip.&nbsp; This time the chaos worked very much in her favor, and she drew quite close to the ravaged city before she saw anyone or anything.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 21:31:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was still resting at his tree, unable to move much, and was trying to not doze off, when he heard horses, two of them closing from the direction he sent Cathrine. He tried to force himself to stand, but his bad leg crumpled again, causing him to fall, biting his lip to keep from crying out in pain. He relaxed when he saw it was Cathrine, and sighed in relief, having seen far to many things that made him want to cry so far. At least the theives guild was not helping in the looting, he knew, chaos was not good for business. The brigands that entered the city would be dead before too long, as the guards would have their hands full already.<br><br>He grabbed the back, and pulled himself up onto the horse when it got close enough, and said, "I am glad you are safe, but we need to head to the barn from before. The Kent's don't know about it, and I must heal."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 21:47:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was infinitely relieved to find him safe, but she could see the pain in his face, and it went straight to her heart.&nbsp; Still, with the horses, they had a chance, thankfully.&nbsp; "Can you ride so far without resting, love?&nbsp; There are guards to the west, chasing some bandits, we must ride around them."&nbsp; She paused grimly.&nbsp; "And the Kents' men are everywhere."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 22:04:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, and stayed silent, sweat beading his forehead, the pain keeping him from enjoying the ride. He said nothing, but let Cathrine guide the way, trying simply not to pass out and to stay silent.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 22:17:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat spent the entire journey trying not to fuss over him.&nbsp; It would only upset them both, and they didn't really dare to rest in any case.&nbsp; But the horses were as fast as she'd hoped, thankfully, and there was no sign of pursuit, so at least she didn't have that to worry about.<br><br>The trip that had flown by the first time seemed to take an eternity now, but at last they made it.&nbsp; Cat was exhausted, but forced herself not to show it, for his sake.&nbsp; She dismounted quickly and moved to help him from his horse.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 22:39:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron dismounted from the horse as best he could, which meant he landed in a heap. Accepting Cathrine's help, he limped into the barn, not able to rest any weight on his left leg at all, and then into the room. He sat on the bed, and then lay down, saying, "Forgive me weakness beloved, but I am helpless right now. You need to bring the horses in, and brush them off. Just toss the saddles to the side, we can worry about those latter."<br><br>He relaxed onto the bed, and tried to stay awake and keep her company, complaining loudly about what he was going to do to the Kent's once he got better.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 22:52:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was hard pressed to keep her fear for him off her face, and she was actually grateful to have something practical to do.&nbsp; "Just rest, love, I will take care of the horses.&nbsp; Just rest."&nbsp; Her hands shook, but she managed, listening to Aaron talk, glad just to be able to hear his voice, even though what he was saying worried her a little.<br><br>"We must have a plan, love.&nbsp; Whatever has happened, the Kents have more power than ever now.&nbsp; First get well, and then we will plan."&nbsp; With the horses finally settled in, she went back to him, looking anxiously at his wound.&nbsp; "Is there anything I can do?&nbsp; It looks so painful."&nbsp; She frowned, pale and nervous.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 23:15:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron prattled on, mostly to keep his own fear from ambushing him. He said, "I planned on it, love. But this is the first time I have ever been badly hurt, and it is a relatively new experience, being helpless. I think it will take a while to get used to."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-09-2007, 23:33:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat shook her head, still doing her best to look calm.&nbsp; "I do not want you to get used to it," she said, miserably.&nbsp; "But you will be well soon.&nbsp; I will look after you, and everything will be well again.&nbsp; I want to look after you."&nbsp; She helped him prepare for bed, still keeping herself busy so she wouldn't have to think too much about the whole terrible mess.&nbsp; Exhausted as she was, she knew she would burst into tears if she did.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>16-09-2007, 08:10:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron laughed, and said, "I was trying to be funny Cathrine."<br><br>He stripped off his clothing, and manages to not hurt himself doing so, and relaxes on the bed. He holds an arm out for his beloved, wanting to hold her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-09-2007, 15:11:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head again, sniffling.&nbsp; "Oh, yes, I know, but..."&nbsp; She couldn't even manage a sentence, trailing off into a sigh as she anxiously checked his wound once more before she could permit herself to move into his arms.&nbsp; Cautious of his leg, she buried her face against his shoulder, slowly daring to relax, trying to breathe slowly and evenly.&nbsp; "Will you be able to sleep, love?" she asked, already sounding half-asleep herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>16-09-2007, 23:04:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shifts in Cathrine's arms, enjoying the smell of her being so close, and says, "Yes, beloved, I will be able to sleep. How could I not, holding perfection in my arms?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 01:39:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Barely awake though she was, Cat still blushed.&nbsp; "You should not call me perfect.&nbsp; If I start to believe you, then I won't be perfect anymore.&nbsp; I will be too conceited."&nbsp; She smiled sleepily, stretching up to kiss him.&nbsp; "I'm so glad you're all right," she breathed, her heart pained even now by the knowledge that she could so easily have lost him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 15:36:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron yawned, and curled up as best he could, not moving his hurt leg. He breathed slowly into Cathrine's ear, and said, "It should take about a week before I am healed enough to fight, but only a few days till I can move. Good night, love."<br><br>Aaron yawned again, and pulled the covers up over them, before dozing off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 16:00:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We will be safe here for as long as you need to rest, love," Cat said, lips barely moving, already drifting off into a deep, exhausted sleep.&nbsp; She laid unmoving against him, mindful of his injuries even now, and still ready to wake at the slightest sign of pain from him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 16:24:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slept lightly, rarely moving, but the few times he did, he would gasp slightly from the pain, grimacing, and then slip back to sleep. He awoke the next morning, having not really slept well, and coughed lightly, feeling a bit cold, curling up closer to Cathrine. He felt sick, and wanted to sleep and not move today.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 18:04:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat had half-awakened every time he moved, reassuring herself that he was there and well, each time falling back into her exhausted slumber.&nbsp; When morning broke, and she heard his cough, faint as it was, she snapped instantly alert, panicked for an instant until she remembered they were safe.<br><br>She pulled him closer, carefully, alarmed to find that he was shivering slightly in spite of being buried under blankets.&nbsp; "Are you feverish, love?" she whispered anxiously, putting a hand to his forehead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 18:45:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged, and said, "Never been sick before. Just feeling a bit cold, and don't want to move much. Could you get the fire going?"<br><br>He shivered a bit harder, and then stopped moving, his breathing carrying a bit of a rasp to it, but other than feeling a bit warmer than normal to the touch, he seemed fine, except for the slight reddish tint to the wound on his thigh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 19:00:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His fever wasn't high, but Cat still hurried to light the fire, shivering herself in the relative chill of the room beyond the covers.&nbsp; When she returned, she looked anxiously at his wound, frowning unhappily.&nbsp; "I think we must clean the wound... is it possible that Kent found some way to poison you?" she asked, her voice shaking at the thought.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 19:01:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron coughed again, and tried to rest, saying, "I have no idea, but if they can attack from afar with black fire, who knows what else they can do?"<br><br><br>Another cough, and then he curled up tighter, trying to warm up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 20:38:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat set about warming some water, thinking of everything she'd ever learned about herbs and how they could heal.&nbsp; Fortunately, she'd listened to those lessons from Mary.&nbsp; Her heart ached as she thought of Mary, her father, all their household, gone.&nbsp; But she could only concern herself with the living now.<br><br>She tucked the blankets around him more closely.&nbsp; "I must go and gather some herbs, love.&nbsp; They will help you.&nbsp; I will stay close to the barn, and I will be back soon.&nbsp; Just rest."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-09-2007, 20:44:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nods, and says, "Don't think I am going anywhere soon, love. Just be careful alright? I cannot come charging to the rescue if you get into trouble."<br><br>He laughs a bit at his small joke, trying to make light of his condition.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 01:19:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled genuinely, if tensely.&nbsp; "I will be careful, love.&nbsp; Do not worry.&nbsp; You won't have to charge anywhere."&nbsp; She kissed his forehead and set out on her errand.<br><br>The forest was quiet, thankfully, since she was ready to bolt at any suspicious sound out of sheer nervousness.&nbsp; She found and picked lavender and comfrey, knowing they were good at healing burns -- perhaps not magical burns, but they seemed the best thing.&nbsp; She hurried back to the barn, preparing them into a poultice, chattering all the while to Aaron to keep his spirits up.<br><br>"It's a lovely day, even if it is cool.&nbsp; And I've found what I needed... this will make your leg feel much better."&nbsp; She rummaged in a cupboard, finding clean linen, and brought cool water and her herbal mixture over to the bed.&nbsp; As gently as she could, she washed the wound with the water, then bound it with the herbs.&nbsp; "It should start to feel numb soon, love, and this will help it to heal faster," she said, trying to keep the tension from her voice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 01:52:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron listened to her talking mostly to herself and only made the noises he felt would help soothe her. He grabbed her hand, and kissed her hand as soon as she was done rebandaging his wound, and said, "It is alright, love, I will heal, and worry will not help me heal further or faster. Only time will. So, let us rest again before..."<br><br>He began to hack, violently, his body shaking as he fought them, and said, finally stopping, "I think there was a sickness woven into the spell that hit me, for I am getting weak, far too fast."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 02:13:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He was right, of course, but Cat could not hide her worry when he coughed that way.&nbsp; Her hand went back to his forehead, which now seemed even more feverish, and she felt suddenly cold with fear.&nbsp; "I know herbs for fever as well, love... will they help you?&nbsp; I did not learn anything of magical sickness, it is almost unheard of..."&nbsp; She soaked a cloth in the water, laying it gently on his forehead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 02:20:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron coughed again, before lying back down, and coughed again, before saying, "I don't know. Like you said, magical attacks and sickness are practically unknown."<br><br>He swallowed, and pressed his head up against the wet rag, before asking, "Can you get some of the food out of the saddlebags?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 02:36:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Then we shall find out what good they do," Cat said decisively.&nbsp; "First some food, then I shall go pick some yarrow and peppermint.&nbsp; I saw them both outside, and they are excellent for soothing a fever."<br><br>She made herself stop before she babbled again, and quickly fetched the food.&nbsp; None of it was really meant for a sick person, of course, but for the rigors of travel, so she looked at it doubtfully, but he had to keep up his strength.&nbsp; "What would you like, love?" she asked, spreading out the food for him to see.&nbsp; "I can start some broth, but for now I fear we must make do."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 02:52:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron coughed, a bit worse than before, and when he finally stopped, he gasped, "Bread and cheese, please. Just hand them too me, and get the herbs please."<br><br>As he took the bread and cheese, a sudden image flashed through his mind, a single tree, alone, beside the path, and he gasped, "Beloved, down the path we came... a short, squat tree, with blood red flowers, and orangish red berries. Get some of the... sap. It is supposed to be a ward against magic."<br><br>He started coughing again, but quickly surpressed the hacks.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 03:06:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nodded, though she was uncertain.&nbsp; She thought she remembered the tree, but hadn't known what it was, and was doubtful now of the wisdom of using it.&nbsp; Still, anything not actively harmful was worth trying, and she agreed.&nbsp; "Yes, love, I will bring some back for you.&nbsp; Eat as much as you can, you will need your strength."<br><br>Again she kissed him and hurried off on her errand.&nbsp; It was good for her to stay busy, but she was also feeling the effects of the long night and her long and anxious walk, and her hands shook faintly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 04:04:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron ate slowly, and small bites, hoping he remembered his stories right, and that the tree was the incredibly rare plant, Dragon's Tears. Named after a tree that sprang up near where a dragon died, its fruit was said to extend life, the berries to increase ones mental powers, and the sap to ward off the worst of evil and foul magics. He coughed again, and finished the breed, and began on the cheese, but had to drop it as his hacking became worse. For a full minute, he coughed and hacked, until he finally could stop and breath, clutching his chest, and hoped that Cathrine would return soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 04:23:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat collected some of the herbs she knew along the way, trying to be prepared.&nbsp; She hated to leave him alone even for a moment.&nbsp; The strange tree was there, as they'd both remembered, and she looked it over carefully.&nbsp; It looked unlike anything she'd ever seen, and though she didn't have Mary's knowledge, she'd thought she would recognize any native plant.<br><br>But perhaps it would be their salvation.&nbsp; She began breaking off branches to collect the sap, gathering the precious drops in a leaf.&nbsp; With a large spoonful's worth cupped carefully in the leaf, she hurried back to him, showing him the treasure.&nbsp; "Here it is, love.&nbsp; Is it meant for a poultice, or for tea...?" she asked anxiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 04:34:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was coughing again when Cathrine returned, and there was a slight reddish stain to the corner of his mouth. He reached for the leaf, and said, hackingly, "Just mix...with... ...water..."<br><br>He collapsed coughing again, and was barely finding time to breath between the coughs. His leg was was now a startling shape of red, signs of a nasty infection, and it was spreading toward his chest, almost fast enough that Cathrine could watch the stain spread.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 05:02:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Horrified, Cat obeyed, though her hands shook.&nbsp; She managed not to spill a drop, out of sheer determination, and though the sight of the spreading contagion made her stomach turn, she could hardly bear to look away.&nbsp; She quickly blended the sap in and held the cup to his lips, terrified that he would not be able to swallow the needed elixir because of his coughing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 05:10:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron stopped coughing for only a few seconds, and swallowed as much of the sap water as he could, and then began to hack again, from swallowing too fast. His body writhed under each hack, and a small rivulet of blood oozed out of the corner of his mouth, to creep down the side of his face. Pain etched deep cracks in his features, but as time crawled on, coughing began to slow. The inflamed flesh did not disappear, however, as it was too heavily embedded to be removed by a single swallow of the sap. Nearly a half hour after the sap was ingested, he stopped coughing continuously, and began to only cough when he took a deep breath, or moved. He smiled weakly at Cathrine, and then dozed off, to tired to stay away, and shivered in his sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 05:59:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Those moments were among the most terrible of Cat's life.&nbsp; She could do nothing but watch and pray as his body tried to fight off the taint, and only the fact that he was improving made it at all bearable.&nbsp; Finally, slowly, the horrible coughing died away and he was able to sleep, even if only a doze.&nbsp; He'd been able to eat, and now, now perhaps sleep would do the rest.&nbsp; She held him close, trying to share her warmth and strength with him, still and awake, watching him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 06:04:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron coughed occassionally in his sleep, but not even those were as hard as before. He shifted slightly in his sleep, but always to move closer to Cathrine, and the warmth that was keeping him alive. His breathing was shallow, but normal paced, and his body tried to recover from the magically afflicted sickness. He awoke a few hours later, feeling a bit better, and cough experimentally, feeling a few more coming on, but nothing life threatening. He grunted, and cuddled closer, trying to get more heat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 16:18:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat dozed between coughs, but always awoke instantly whenever he moved.&nbsp; His fever seemed no worse, at least, and in any case she didn't want to leave him even for the few moments it would take to prepare some tea from the herbs she'd gathered.&nbsp; He seemed dependent on her warmth, and she would not take it from him.<br><br>Finally he managed a few hours of steady sleep, and seemed more himself again when he awoke.&nbsp; "Are you feeling better, love?" she whispered, gently stroking his forehead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 16:30:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, and snuggled closer to her, his head resting against her breasts, and said, "Yes, thank you. I think something to drink would be divine right now. How are you doing beloved, you sound tired?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 17:25:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat could have wept with relief.&nbsp; He still didn't sound quite well, but now he was only worn out, it seemed, rather than ill.&nbsp; She kissed his forehead, sliding gently away, making sure not to let any chill under the blankets.&nbsp; "I'll get you some water.&nbsp; I am tired, but do not worry about me, love.&nbsp; You need to rest."<br><br>She returned with a cup of cool water and helped him drink.&nbsp; "Do you want anything else, love?" she asked before she climbed back into the bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 17:41:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron has Cathrine grab the other two blankets from under the bed, the slight chill he had taken forcing him to need everything he could get his hands on to stay warm. Once she was pressed against him, he kissed her neck, and said, "Forgive me, beloved, this was not how I planned our exit from here."<br><br>He yawned, and then coughed again, but the coughing quickly passed, and he settled back against Cathrine, his flesh against her clothing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 18:01:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know, love, I know.&nbsp; None of this was your fault."&nbsp; Cat held him tight, trying to soothe his shivering.&nbsp; "You will be well again soon, that is what matters.&nbsp; Does your leg feel better?&nbsp; I will need to check the bandages soon," she said, though she still hated to let go of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 18:43:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron pulled even closer to Cathrine, and said, "I know, love, I just wish the body count was lower. I mean, you lost everyone you knew in your family. And my leg is feling a bit better..."<br><br>He yawned again, and began to doze, but the extra covers were helping with the shivering, which was slowly stopping. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 19:46:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's face tightened at this, holding back tears.&nbsp; She'd had little time to think about it, but when she did, the wound cut her deeply.&nbsp; "My brother may still be well, and his wife.&nbsp; They were not at the manor... they may have escaped the other flames.&nbsp; When things are quieter, perhaps we can discover what became of them.&nbsp; But rest now, love, just rest."&nbsp; Again she held him close, relieved to feel him relax in her arms.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 20:00:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was soon dozing, finally in a restful sleep, and stopped shivering, as the infection from the wound continued to recede slowly. She could mark the retreat of the infection now, moving a finger width back or so over the course of an hour, but it would be at least a week now before he was fully free of the infection at the rate it was going now. He uncurled, and fell into a deeper sleep, his left leg still not moving much, but now Cathrine was able to do as she wished, without waking Aaron up if she moved away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 23:10:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat would have dearly loved to fall asleep right along with him, but she had things to do.&nbsp; She started making up some soup from the supplies they'd brought, knowing that would be easier for him to eat, made sure they had plenty of firewood, and then checked on the horses, all as quietly as possible, though Aaron seemed quite deeply asleep, thankfully.&nbsp; That was just what he needed.<br><br>Finally she sat down and indulged in a few quiet tears as she watched him sleep.&nbsp; She prayed her brother and his wife still lived, but for all practical purposes, Aaron was all the family she had now.&nbsp; Lines had been drawn, and with Cat avowedly against the Kents, she would not easily be able to return to the city or visit her brother for some time, most likely.&nbsp; She could only look ahead now, and hope.<br><br>Slowly, she too fell asleep, though only just, still ready to waken at the slightest sound.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2007, 14:29:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron awoke the next day with a cough and a sneeze, and then looked around, confused, wondering where he was, and why he could not feel his leg. Suddenly the events of yesterday returned, and he grabbed his head as it began to hurt, and gasped, before looking around for Cathrine. Seeing her asleep in the chair, he smiled, and forced himself to the edge of the bed, shedding some of the blankets. He managed to stagger over to her chair, leaning on the table for support, silently gasping around the pain of forcing his leg to work, and draped a blanket over her, before moving to get himself some soup.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-09-2007, 15:19:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blinked awake as she felt the blanket, confused for a long moment as she tried to sort out where she was and what was happening.&nbsp; Memory returned, slowly, though waking up was like climbing a mountain.&nbsp; Finally she caught sight of Aaron, and got up anxiously.&nbsp; "Oh, you should be resting, love.&nbsp; Let me help you," she said, swaying faintly as she steadied herself on the chair, ashamed of her weakness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2007, 16:12:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron coughed, but glared at Cathrine, and said, "Lie in the bed now, and lets eat together. If we both get sick, we are in real trouble, and you look sick."<br><br>He was a bit sharper with her than he intended to be, and said, "Forgive me, love, I did not mean to be so angry at you. I am not used to being hurt for this long, and it is wearing on me."<br><br>He finished filling two bowls with soup, and then carefully placed them on a tray, before sliding it onto a stand by the bed. He then limped over to the bed, and crawled in, before taking one bowl and a spoon, and handing it to Cathrine, and leaving the second for himself. Once she began to eat, he did as well, sitting up to ease the strain on his leg.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-09-2007, 16:32:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed, still befuddled from exhaustion, her sleep having been somewhat less than restful.&nbsp; And she hadn't even eaten, she realized that now, and smiled, ruefully.&nbsp; "I am not sick, love.&nbsp; Not yet, at least," she said quietly.&nbsp; "Some food and rest, and we will both feel much better."<br><br>She pulled off her dress -- plain as it was, it was still not especially comfortable to sleep in -- and got into bed in her shift as she accepted the soup from Aaron.&nbsp; "Your leg is not too painful, then?" she asked hopefully as she began to eat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2007, 16:42:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, but still waited for her to start eating, before starting into his own, and said, "It only hurts when I move it, or think about it, or think, for that matter, but sleep makes it stop hurting."<br><br>He smiled slightly at his own joke, and began to eat his soup, cleaning the bowl in record time, before sighing, and glaring at kettle, before limping over to it, and refilling his bowl. He looks at Cathrine, asking if she wants more, before he begins to eat&nbsp; his second helping.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-09-2007, 17:00:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat looked faintly disapproving as he again limped out of bed, but didn't say anything.&nbsp; She knew he had to be frustrated at his own weakness.&nbsp; And at least he could joke about it a little.<br><br>She shook her head at his offer of more soup, full enough for now, and beginning to feel exhausted again.&nbsp; She watched him eat, glad to see that he had his appetite again, and smiled tiredly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2007, 17:03:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron finished his second bowl, and then limped back to the bed, leaving the bowl on the table, and tossed her bowl beside his own. He then lay down in bed, grimacing at the pain of forcing his leg to move, but it did not hurt nearly as much as it did the day after the battle, so he did not complain. He snuggled up to Cathrine, before yawning, and kissing her forehead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-09-2007, 18:00:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed, finally able to feel relieved.&nbsp; He was still in pain, but he was on the mend, and whole enough, and she moved gratefully into his arms after he'd settled down.&nbsp; Now they could both have some truly restful sleep, she hoped, and things wouldn't seem quite so grim when they awoke.&nbsp; She returned the kiss, and was asleep a moment later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2007, 18:34:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron yawned before following Cathrine into the dream world, hoping that they simply had enough time for him to heal. <br><br>(Want to skip a week, as I did not plan on anything happening?)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-09-2007, 22:23:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They settled into a routine for the next several days, and their refuge began to feel almost like home.&nbsp; Aaron's strength returned steadily, and his leg slowly healed, and Cat was beginning to feel quite prepared for someday running her own little house, quite unlike the manors she was born to.<br><br>There were still no signs of pursuit, and by the seventh day, with Aaron almost his old self, they began to prepare to leave.&nbsp; "Can we send word back to the city somehow, love?" Cat asked hopefully.&nbsp; "I know we cannot go back ourselves yet, but I do want to know what's happened to my brother, if there is a way to find out."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>21-09-2007, 05:54:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked up from the dagger he had been cleaning, and winced at her question, before replying, "Normally, yes I could, but I angered the thieves guild with my little... war against the Kents, and they might not take kindly to my returning to the city, much less asking them to deliver a message to someone for me. But the previous King had been quite lenient on the thieves guild, so perhaps they will look favorably on my request, if the Kents have tried to crush the guild."<br><br>He shrugged, and then put the dagger up, walking around the table a few times, a wince on his face, but that was all, his leg had healed remarkably fast, especially considering the damage he had taken.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-09-2007, 17:06:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nodded unhappily, though she understood the difficulty.&nbsp; Court politics were always treacherous at best, and adding a thieves' guild into the mix certainly couldn't make things any easier.&nbsp; "Well, we can try to discover the latest news, and perhaps learn something that way, if rumor has not distorted everything beyond recognition," she said, dryly but with a touch of hope.&nbsp; "And I may be able to get a message to my sister-in-law's family somehow..."<br><br>She pondered safe ways of doing that, watching as Aaron tested his leg.&nbsp; Clearly it did still ache, but it seemed remarkably improved on the whole, and she smiled, glad of at least one piece of good news.&nbsp; "Well.&nbsp; Where shall we go first, love?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>21-09-2007, 17:17:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Cathrine from around the table, and considered her request, before saying, "We?"<br><br>It was such a loaded tone, asking so many questions with just that one word. But the look he gave her asked the most important one, how would she hide? She was far to distinctive, the gentle beauty she was, and would stick out in the crowd that Aaron normally moved in.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-09-2007, 18:05:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat didn't understand at first, couldn't bring herself to understand.&nbsp; But fear and pain grew steadily on her face as she looked at him, fighting for calm.&nbsp; "I thought... I know there are no longer many safe places for us, but... the village you mentioned, at least... I have nowhere else to go."&nbsp; She said this last sentence wonderingly, something she'd never thought she would have to say.&nbsp; But if he abandoned her, she would indeed be completely bereft and alone...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>21-09-2007, 18:28:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Cathrine, and nodded, but said, "I understand your fear, and your desire to stay close, but I don't want to draw more attention than I must. And you will not be able to blend in with the people I must move with. I don't want to leave you behind, but can you defend yourself if you are attacked?"<br><br>He did not like proving that she was helpless, but it would help to have her understand that she needed to learn to defend herself. In case something did happen to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-09-2007, 00:02:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was all too aware that she could not fight as he did, but she had tried not to think about how much more difficult she was making things for him.&nbsp; She took a deep breath, more the stoic duchess again.&nbsp; "Of course I do not want to risk bringing danger on you," she said quietly.&nbsp; "If you think it is best that I stay behind, then that is what I must do."&nbsp; Her voice shook faintly, but her gaze was steady.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2007, 00:27:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Cathrine, and said, "We have enough food to last about five more days, so lets let a few more days go past before we go into the city."<br><br>He limped over to the bed, and stripped down, and morphed into his lizard form, slowly, testing to be sure that his other body was not hurt. He grimaced halfway through the transformation, but managed to complete the change. He then chirped a question at Cathrine, as he sat on the bed. He lay down, and left a spot for her, hoping she would join him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-09-2007, 07:35:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still trying to get used to the idea that she might very well have to be without her rogue again for the foreseeable future, Cat moved slowly, but did move, lying down next to him and curling up on her side, facing him.&nbsp; "What do you have planned, love?" she asked quietly, her eyes sad and thoughtful.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2007, 07:44:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Chirping at her, he turned back to mostly human, not wanting to abandon the stronger body, and smiled, before saying, with a wink, "After I finish loving you? I thought you could write a letter to your brother, and I would then pay the thief's guild to deliver the note in a few days. That way, if they feel they need to inform the Kents, we have a large head start on any pursuit. Can we work with that?"<br><br>He kissed her neckline, and snuggled closer, awaiting her reply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-09-2007, 08:04:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed at his first sentence, though she was certainly not displeased.&nbsp; She nodded, trying not to think of the larger plan that would still take him away from her, and even managed to smile as she pulled him closer.&nbsp; "That sounds an excellent plan, love," she whispered, reaching out to stroke his face as he kissed her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2007, 23:48:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He purred in pleasure, part of the lizard form still present, as his hands stroked her back, and he said, "I am sorry that I could not have lengthened the courtship for you. I am sure you would have enjoyed it, I know I was."<br><br>His grazing drifted from her neckline to her collarbone, and then a bit lower, teasing the flesh above her bust, enjoying the foreplay.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 00:08:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat didn't quite trust herself to speak, but she smiled, though there were tears in her eyes.&nbsp; She shifted onto her back, letting him reach her skin more easily, and put her hand behind his neck, sighing and urging him on as his mouth drifted lower.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 00:37:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron glanced up, and saw the tears in her eyes as she turned, and kissed her one last time, before stopping, and asking, "What is wrong, love? Did I offend you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 01:28:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat shook her head, trying to blink back the tears, and this time her smile was less forced.&nbsp; "Of course not, love.&nbsp; I only hate to think of-- of ever having to be apart from you.&nbsp; But we should not think of that now."<br><br>She pulled him closer, kissing him, suddenly hungry for his touch.&nbsp; "Make me forget everything else, love," she whispered, hands clinging to him, savoring his bare skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 06:54:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, and said, "And I from you."<br><br>He suddenly smiles at Cathrine, and said, "Let me return the favor of what you did at the manor."<br><br>Slidding his hands along her side, he begins to remove her nightgown, while sliding into his lizardman form, slowly, so that she is nude beneath him when he finally takes the full form.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 16:44:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At first Cat didn't realize what he meant.&nbsp; Then she remembered, and blushed furiously, though this didn't stop her from helping him pull her nightgown from her.&nbsp; She was still fundamentally shy about this, but right now the thought of being away from him drove her to be a little braver, to find as much pleasure as she could.<br><br>She watched him change, still fascinated by the process, her hands tracing over him lightly as skin became scales.&nbsp; Sometimes she kissed him, but always kept him close to her, storing up the memory of his touch so she would have it later, whatever befell them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 18:15:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron finished his transformation, and licked her neckline, before deeply drinking in her scent, gently rubbing his head against her chest as he drifted downward. He paused to lick between her breasts, but continued downward, rubbing his head against her stomach, lost for a moment, imagining them raising a family together.<br><br>But her quickening pulse returned him to the present, and he finished moving down, his large, wedge shaped head between her legs, his hot breath running over her love nest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 18:33:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat shivered as he worked his way down, nervous as well as excited.&nbsp; It felt very good so far, but also very strange, and she couldn't help but feel a little tense and awkward as she looked down and saw his head in that most private of places.&nbsp; His breath brushing over her made her squirm -- it was almost tickling, but not quite.&nbsp; And there was a definite edge of pleasure to it as well...<br><br>She gasped very faintly, giving in to the instinct to arch her body and let him explore her, though again, she blushed as she did so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 18:48:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron noted her instinctive arching, and the gentle squirming, and slowly leaned forward, and gently licked her womanhood, his long tongue curling around the sensitive flesh, before sliding between her netherlips slightly, and tasting her nectar. He shuddered under the taste, before murring in pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 18:55:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now her gasp was louder, and shaky, as Cat flinched in sheer astonishment.&nbsp; It didn't quite feel as she'd expected, vague as that idea was, but it was wonderful, sending a shiver through her like she'd never felt before.&nbsp; Tentatively, she put her hand to his head, quietly encouraging him.&nbsp; He seemed to like it too, and she looked at him again, hesitant, but too curious to look away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 19:02:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron leaned forward, allowing her to pull him closer, and flicked his tongue across her nest, his tongue greedily lapping up her gently oozing nectar. He slowly pushed his tongue deeper, his eyes closed, allowing his ears to guide him. The scent of her body, this close, and the smell of her arousal was... indescribable, other than that he did not ever want to stop or move away. His manhood was out, fully erect, ready, but he ignored himself, to busy enjoying the little noises Cathrine was making as he pleasured her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 19:48:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now Cat had to close her eyes as well, stunned by the pleasure.&nbsp; Slowly she forgot her nervousness, and grew tense in another way entirely as her body responded.&nbsp; Her gasps had become tiny cries, growing steadily louder and longer as his tongue worked over her sensitive folds, and the deeper he explored, the more yearning her cries became.&nbsp; She pulled at him just a little more, her other hand now twisted and clenched in the beclothes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 19:53:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shifted his position, so that his body rested between her legs, her thighs over his shoulders, letting her control the depth of his probing. He explored every pocket in her fold that he found, slowly working her inner walls over with his long, slightly rough tongue. His hands held her legs to his head, forcing her to be pleasured, but he did not think she would complain later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 20:05:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Truthfully, Cat hardly even knew what position she was in, aware only of the throbbing heat building under his tongue.&nbsp; She was aware of his grip, but not much else, and the fact that he was holding her so tightly only made everything feel better.&nbsp; Suddenly her cries were nearly screams, her body writhing as the heat in her sex abruptly spread through her, racing out from her core and back again, and she was left weak and shivering from sheer pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 20:14:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron continued to apply his tongue to her nest, conscious only of the desire to pleasure and taste his love, and suddenly, he got both. Her nectar poured onto his tongue, and he eagerly swallowed every drop, letting none escape his greedy tongue. He swallowed her essence, and then lay her back down, letting her rest, while he rubbed his head against hers, letting her rest before they began again. He purred in pleasure, his arms wrapped around her, holding her close, radiating his contentment. He rubbed his head against hers, and then chirped a question, asking if she enjoyed herself. He already knew the answer, but he thought she would want to revel in her after glow a bit longer, and the memory would help.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 20:43:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her release was drawn on and on as he continued to taste her, the roughness of his tongue pulling fresh sensations from her with every stroke.&nbsp; Sorry as she was when it began to fade, she realized that she did in fact need to rest -- she was dizzy from not breathing properly, and had to gasp hard for a moment as Aaron nestled against her.<br><br>She realized now how loud she'd been, but couldn't manage to worry about it now.&nbsp; In spite of how sated she was, there was still a nagging need inside her, an aching to have him inside her and give him some of the pleasure he'd given her, and she writhed beneath him, whimpering faintly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 20:52:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron chirped at her whimper, and tilted his head, asking what was wrong, as he moved to her side, letting her free to move.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-09-2007, 21:15:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blinked in faint surprise as he moved, dimly realizing that he was trying to ask her if something was wrong, though she could hardly even imagine what could be wrong at such a moment.&nbsp; She smiled and tried to pull him back towards her, moving to tangle her body with his.&nbsp; She kissed him, startled at finding the taste of herself there, but didn't let go of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>25-09-2007, 09:43:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron licked her, and let her roll him back on top of her, his breath hot and fast, as he gently pressed his manhood against her. He slowly licked her, while he pressed his manhood into her depths, hurring in pleasure as her body eagerly welcomed him back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-09-2007, 15:34:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped, then sighed, as she felt him slide into her, moving her hips to let him take her deeply.&nbsp; Now everything was all right, and she smiled as she heard Aaron's sounds of pleasure mingling with her own.&nbsp; She forgot everything else, as she'd wanted to, and thought only of the way her moved inside her and how her body shivered with pleasure beneath him as they fell into a rhythm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-09-2007, 11:21:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slowly pressed home, and hurred again when he hilted, his massive shaft inside Cathrine, his large balls softly slapping her flesh. He panted from above her, her flesh cocooning his shaft, before he began to take his love, his penis slipping from her folds, only to press back home. He gasped as her velvet depths eagerly grabbed his shaft, knowing his release could not be long, not after orally pleasuring Cathrine. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-09-2007, 15:28:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat felt his excitement, and longed to give him the same wonderful release he'd given her.&nbsp; They joined smoothly, pressing together again and again, and she moaned as his shaft stretched her, arching eagerly to let him fill her.&nbsp; Already her body was tensing again, ready for his seed, aching to feel his climax within her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-09-2007, 17:35:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron gasped as she tensed, marveling at the feeling such a simple reaction could produce, and licked her chin, purring in pleasure as he continued to fill her with his manhood. He felt her wrap her legs around his waist, and began to thrust harder, filling her more forcefully, lengthening each one to maximize her pleasure. He began to pant above her, his release nearly upon him. He suddenly roared, forcefully filling her very core with his penis, his balls clenching, pumping his semen into her womb.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-09-2007, 17:52:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His longed-for release was still something of a shock, but a marvelous one.&nbsp; At his roar, Cat cried out as well, feeling his seed bursting into her body.&nbsp; The sensation sent her reeling again, pleasure washing through her as he thrust deep and her body welcomed him, gripping his shaft hard, claiming everything he gave her.&nbsp; She gasped for breath, clinging to him, shivering and moaning as they savored their shared pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-09-2007, 17:55:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron did not know how long he filled her, but he stayed lost in his blissful release for what felt like an eternity and a second. He finally rolled to the side, keeping his manhood within he, and rolled her on top of him, enjoying the feeling of her weight atop him.<br><br>He pulled the cover up with his tail, his tongue licking her, and he chirped at her, sounding inordinately pleased with himself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-09-2007, 18:17:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was lost for a time as well, thinking only of the feelings still coursing through her.&nbsp; Then Aaron spun them over, and she laughed, stretching out along his body and holding him tight.&nbsp; Even without words, she caught his slight smugness and smiled, well aware that this had indeed become one of their most wonderful couplings, though she blushed again to realize how very unladylike she must have been.<br><br>She snuggled against him, sighing as he covered them up, and thoroughly enjoying the way his shaft felt inside her, even still as it was now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-09-2007, 18:27:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron licked her at her smile, and then chirped curiously at her blush, wondering what was wrong. He wiggled slightly, shifting his still erect shaft around her vent suddenly, before he started to move slowly inside of her, rubbing his manhood against her inner walls, wanting to make her cry out again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-09-2007, 18:38:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This time Cat wasn't quite as sure what he was asking about, though she was obviously happy, still smiling through her blushes, then gasping faintly as she felt him move.&nbsp; Again she sighed, shivering as he probed her still very sensitive sex, and moaned faintly as she began to move with him, a bit awkwardly at first, but soon gaining confidence, pressing down onto him more firmly and eagerly.&nbsp; She'd forgotten that it could feel a little different this way, and she sat up a little more, remembering that she had very much enjoyed this position before.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-09-2007, 18:53:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron moved his hands down, and gripped Cathrine's hips as she sat up, and helped her to begin riding him, keeping the pace slow and steady. He leaned up and slid his tongue across her breast, before he stopped and chirped a question at her, glancing down at her hips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-09-2007, 19:59:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled again at this questioning sound, putting one hand over his where it gripped her hip.&nbsp; "It feels wonderful, love, if that's what you want to know," she whispered, shyly.&nbsp; She sighed and moaned now and then, shifting to test different angles, though she couldn't possibly decide which she liked best.&nbsp; Her eyes studied his face, looking for his reactions as well, hoping to please him as much as possible.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>27-09-2007, 00:21:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded as she responded, that was enough of an answer for him to be comfortable impaling her as hard as she would let him, growling in pleasure whenever she rolled her hips, altering the pressure on his massive penis. He was soon panting around her ministrations, and bit his lip, trying to hold back a while longer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-09-2007, 00:45:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped each time he thrust up to meet her, her body stretched almost to its limits, but she welcomed the sensation, a sharp jolt of pleasure racing through her each time his shaft hilted inside her.&nbsp; She looked down at his face, smiling at seeing her own ecstasy reflected there.&nbsp; Her hips moved steadily, evenly, and she could feel them both growing tense, nearing the edge of another release.&nbsp; She cried out, tossing her head back as she arched to meet him again and again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-09-2007, 23:22:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<sub>(sorry, brain went 'pbbbbbt!' again at me.)</sub><br><br>Aaron suddenly snarled, his massive phallus slamming deep into her velvet depths, his hips crushing against hers, his balls slamming against her clit, as he came. His molten seed poured into her depths, filling her with more of his seed. He came for what felt like a lifetime, and not nearly long enough. He suddenly collapsed beneath her, panting in both pleasure and pain, his wound on his hip making him growl in pain, even as he hurred in pleasure.<br><br>He leaned forward and grimaced in pain as his wound stretched again, but nuzzled his snout between her breasts, enjoying her scent, presence, and the feel of her skin against his scales.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-09-2007, 23:33:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Even breathless and dazed as she was in the aftermath of her release, Cat realized that Aaron must have pushed himself too far and aggravated his not-quite-healed wound -- not too badly, it seemed, thankfully, but she still shifted her body away from his injury, afraid of making things worse.<br><br>"Are you well, love?" she asked anxiously, still trying to catch her breath, stroking his head as he nuzzled against her.&nbsp; Every nerve was tingling with pleasure, her shivering body all but overwhelmed by the strength of their shared climax.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>28-09-2007, 23:37:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded at her question, and murred at her, rubbing against her body, wanting to just be against her for a while. He suddenly yawned, and rolled over her, stopping so that his chest was against her back, and his cock rested against the back of her legs, his body gently rubbing against hers, as he continued to purr in pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-09-2007, 23:59:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Reassured, Cat squealed and laughed as he moved them both, shifting to nestle closely against him, sighing at how good it felt to be in his embrace.&nbsp; "Have you exhausted yourself, love?" she asked teasingly, turning her head to look at him over her shoulder.&nbsp; She wasn't exactly tired herself, but she certainly wasn't interested in moving from this wonderful spot, and she interlaced her hand with one of his, encouraging him to hold her close.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 00:03:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron drew his head back, and meeped at her, managing to sound offended. He wiggled closer, and licked her neck, before wiggling his free arm under her, the clawed hand gently encircling a generous globe of woman flesh, while he squeezed her hand back. He wiggled his hips, his cock gently sliding up, to press at the flesh between her sex and shapely butt. He licked her again, as the cock slowly relaxed, wiggling even closer, as if he wanted to merge their bodies into one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 00:18:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat giggled, wriggling with him as he slid one arm beneath her.&nbsp; She moaned faintly as she felt his shaft sliding over her, shivering afresh as he caressed her and pressed against her.&nbsp; She felt almost like a child in his embrace, he was so much larger and stronger, but she also felt infinitely safe and loved.&nbsp; "I'm very lucky to have found you, love," she whispered, almost afraid to speak any louder.&nbsp; With all the troubles they'd had, it seemed too much like tempting fate to say such things.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 00:24:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Another lick, followed by a chirp, and a pleased murr. He rested against her and allowed his bow to change back, enjoying the feeling of his less sensitive scales changing to softer flesh, and began to rub against her some more. He kissed her, and said, "And I am grateful I decided to raid that party. Else I never would have met you, I think."<br><br>He rolled his hips, his manhood, which had stiffened again, sliding back, so that he was rubbing his cock against her behind, still caressing his love. He laughed suddenly and said, "I did not know that shifting forms allowed me to become ready faster. I think I rather enjoy that little detail of my curse."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 00:38:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was odd to have his scales shifting into skin while pressed up against her, but it was an amazing feeling.&nbsp; She smiled and wriggled against him, leaning into his kisses eagerly.&nbsp; "I thought you were quite mad to be there uninvited... but I am very glad of it."<br><br>She blinked in surprise as she felt him against her, growing hard once again.&nbsp; "From the stories I have heard, every man in the kingdom would envy you that detail," she said, catching her breath as she pressed against him.&nbsp; "You seem quite insatiable... so perhaps I would be the envy of all the women in the kingdom."&nbsp; She smiled, feeling the warmth begin to gather again between her legs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 02:43:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron laughed, and simply pulled her as close as possible, and replied, "Yes, but I am the envy of most males, for I have one of the most beautiful women in the kingdom. And cuddling sounds good right now, as I am starting to get sore. And my body seems to lack my head's sense."<br><br>He kissed her neck, pulling the covers back up, as he was starting to get a bit cold from the sweat that covered his body, as the lizard form could handle the extra heat better, but shifting did not get rid of it. He had to sweat or wait it out, depending on the body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 05:55:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Men's bodies so often do," Cat said, sweetly, snuggling under the covers.&nbsp; Now, cocooned in warmth as she was, she was starting to feel a little sleepy in spite of the lingering excitement.&nbsp; "And we really must rest while we can," she added, her eyes beginning to drift shut, though she did try to resist the pull of sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 06:05:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nestled as close as he could, his left hand gently playing with Cathrine's breast, his other hand holding hers captive. He murred in pleasure, and suddenly laughed, saying, "I do believe this is what the priests meant about just rewards. I have the most beautiful woman in my arms, in bed, and that bastard Kent has a cold, empty throne to worry about. I wonder if the Queen and the Princess are alive still, though."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 06:19:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That throne is all Kent truly wants, I fear, no matter how cold and forbidding," Cat said, frowning and waking up a little more as she thought of it.&nbsp; "He is so cold himself, it will just suit him.&nbsp; And he is poison to anything living."<br><br>She shivered faintly as she thought of what the Queen and her daughter might have suffered, though, and hoped fervently for their safety.&nbsp; "The king had begun to suspect something -- perhaps he was wise enough to plan a way for the ladies to escape, at least."&nbsp; But her tone was doubtful -- the king hadn't quite been the sort of man to plan ahead in that way, though it was stil possible one of his advisors had persuaded him to it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 06:31:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed the nape of Cathrine's neck, and whispered, "Perhaps, but mayhap he does not want a cold throne all to his lonesome. He might want a certain delectable woman beside him. Remember when he attacked the manor? He professed a certain attraction to you. A strange way to show it, but for a snake, he did show that he had some compassion, and Perry would have kept me alive, thinking I was some kind of guard pet."<br><br>He snickered, wondering what they would have thought about his actual intelligence, if that had happened.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 06:46:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat flinched just at the words.&nbsp; "Oh, do not say such things, love," she pleaded, gripping his hand more tightly and shaking her head.&nbsp; "I do not want to think of it.&nbsp; It makes me shiver to think of such a vile man trying to love me, in his own twisted fashion.&nbsp; I would sooner die than ever be alone with him, even for a moment."&nbsp; She did shiver then, in spite of the warmth, and turned again to look at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 06:51:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Cathrine, and kissed her on her mouth as she turned, and said, "Forgive me, Beloved, I was letting my mind wander. I did not mean to distress you."<br><br>He returned her squeeze, his hand pulling her closer, and the blanket up further, and said, "I would be a delinquent if I allowed you to be alone with that viper, though calling him that offends every viper in the world, as they would ashamed if they had as little honor as him."<br><br>He smiled, and kissed her again, before rolling her so that she could rest her head against his chest, and enjoying his attempts to protect and comfort her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 06:59:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nodded, sighing and moving gratefully to rest her head against his shoulder.&nbsp; "The snake only does what it must, to survive, to defend itself.&nbsp; Kent grasps at everything he sees, like a child who knows no better.&nbsp; But he has strength far beyond that of any child..."<br><br>She trailed off, forcing her mind away from that subject.&nbsp; "I know you will look after me, love.&nbsp; I am yours and yours alone."&nbsp; She smiled, stretching up to kiss him as she slid her arm over his chest, holding him tightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 10:04:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, and said, "Yes, but I think the noble lizard is superior to a snake. I have absolutely no reason to think that though."<br><br>He grinned and kissed her, before shifting slightly, trying to get his sore muscles to relax. He inhaled her scent, burying his face in her auburn locks, enjoying her presence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-09-2007, 15:07:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But you are quite right, love, whether you have reason or no," Cat replied, smiling contentedly as he held her close.&nbsp; For a long time, she just laid quietly in his arms, soothed by his warmth and the gentle rhythm of his breathing.&nbsp; This was what she would remember if and when they had to be apart, these quiet moments.<br><br>Finally, though, she had to remember the rest of the world.&nbsp; "What will you do next, love?" she asked, and her voice was very serious and thoughtful.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-10-2007, 16:43:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed her again as she agreed with him, and enjoyed her presence as much as she does his. But her question brings him back to reality, and says, "Hm? Oh, next.<br><br>Good question. I figured I would drop off the letter with the thieves guild, do some shopping and scouting, and just get a feel for what the Kents will do with the reign, temporary though I am sure it will be, before returning here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-10-2007, 17:19:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nodded, somewhat reassured.&nbsp; That didn't sound too bad, though of course she would rather have been able to go along with him.&nbsp; But she was more hindrance than help in a fight, and she doubted her charm or diplomatic skills, such as they were, would be of much use to him in those errands.<br><br>"You will not be gone too long, then?&nbsp; And... you do not think it will be too dangerous for you in the city?" she asked tentatively.&nbsp; "I know there is some risk, of course, but -- not <em>too</em> much, I hope?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-10-2007, 19:53:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine, and said, "Don't worry, I promise to not do anything that is too dangerous for me to think that there is even a possibility to not be able to return to you. I finally found perfection, and I don't want to lose it."<br><br>He hated himself for that slight lie, he wanted to break back into the palace, and check to see if anyone was there that might be able to help them, but she did not need to know about that, yet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-10-2007, 20:07:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled in relief, stretching up to kiss him.&nbsp; "I could not bear to think you were lost to me again, love," she said, remembering the horror of thinking him dead with a shiver.&nbsp; "I will not mind your being gone quite so much as long as I know you'll come back to me.&nbsp; It is all right for me to stay here?" she asked, suddenly realizing they'd had this refuge for some time now.&nbsp; "No one will mind?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-10-2007, 22:19:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron moved down so that Cathrine did not have to stretch so far for the kiss he eagerly returned, his hands still caressing her breasts, and his penis rubbing against a shapely thigh. He nodded at her question, as he moved to down to nibble at her neck. He whispered, "No one will mind, I don't think."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-10-2007, 22:43:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That is fortunate," Cat whispered, smiling as Aaron pulled her closer and began to nuzzle over her neck.&nbsp; "I've gotten quite fond of this place... and I would not want to have to entertain guests.&nbsp; I want to be free to welcome you properly, whenever you return."<br><br>She sighed, feeling his shaft against her and the shiver it sent through her.&nbsp; "I will have to show you exactly how much I missed you while you were gone," she said, very quietly, blushing faintly.&nbsp; Much as she enjoyed it, she still wasn't quite used to the unladylike behavior he inspired in her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-10-2007, 23:07:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Cathrine, a bit surprised, and completely hungry, and said, "Yum. You know, I might just not want to leave, if you promise something like that. Then we can show each other how glad we were that we never parted."<br><br>He rolled over, playfully pinning her beneath him, as he kissed her neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-10-2007, 23:58:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed harder at the look on his face, realizing she'd surprised him almost as much as she'd surprised herself.&nbsp; But she was neatly distracted from any further embarrassment as he moved to lay on top of her and she began to forget the proprieties.&nbsp; "I would be very glad of that indeed," she admitted, smiling, and shivering again at the feel of his lips along her neck.<br><br>If she'd been at all tired, she began to forget that, too, as she ran her hands over his back and made pleased little sounds at each touch of his lips.&nbsp; "Very, very glad."&nbsp; She could still feel him hard and ready against her leg, and she wriggled a little beneath him, enjoying the way her skin brushed against his.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 00:22:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron jokingly growled at her, before kissing the valley between Cathrine's breasts, and said,&nbsp; "Hmm, let me try something. Let me get under you."<br><br>He slid underneath his love, his skin feeling like it had lightning jumping along it where ever their bodies met. He finished underneath her,&nbsp; and cupped her breast with&nbsp; one hand, his other reaching down to gently pull her love nest open, and slip a finger inside of her warm, velvet depths. His cock was pressed against her behind, his hips gently rubbing his manhood against her body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 00:29:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed at his growl, moving eagerly with him as he shifted position.&nbsp; Her breath caught as his hand slid down between her legs, and she moved instinctively to let him touch her more easily.&nbsp; She sighed hungrily as she felt him both against and inside her, whimpering as his shaft rubbed along her.&nbsp; "Mmmm... Is this what you wanted to try, love?" she asked, her voice shaking slightly as her hips began to move as well, encouraging his hand's explorations.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 00:42:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nipped at her ear, sucking gently, before replying, "Yes, this is close to what I had in mind."<br><br>He continued to rub his shaft between her buttocks, and continued to molest her willing body with his hands. He pulled his finger out, only to slide it back inside her nest, with another finger as well. He did freeze when his shaft suddenly caught on her rectum, and looked at her, wondering what she was trying to do, thinking she had done it on purpose.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 00:49:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat whimpered again, unhappily this time, as he pulled his hand away, but was reassured when he only added another finger to her waiting sex, already beginning to ache from the attention.&nbsp; She shifted a little faster against him, riding his fingers the same way she rode his shaft.<br><br>Then his shaft was in an unexpected place, and she froze as well, looking at him with suddenly huge eyes.&nbsp; "Oh," she said faintly, unable to find any other words for the moment.&nbsp; She'd heard some of the more bawdy songs, of course -- even the most sheltered duchess could hardly avoid those -- and knew of such things, but she was less certain about actually trying them, and she stayed absolutely still, searching his face for his reaction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 01:49:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was actually blushing. Cathrine's bold, dashing rogue,was blushing at the thought of doing... that, to her. Heck, he thought, he could not even think the term of... that action in the same thought as her. He tried to shift away and stuttered, "Sorry, that was my fault."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 02:09:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was utterly astonished to see his face turning red -- too amazed to be embarrassed herself, though that lasted only an instant.&nbsp; Soon she was as flustered as he was, also trying to shift away from this awkward position.&nbsp; She had the added problem of not wanting to pull too far away from his hand, reluctant to lose that pleasure, but she did slide up along his body a little, solving the immediate problem.&nbsp; "Perhaps... if you were on top again?" she suggested, trying to imagine a better angle for continuing what had started out as a very pleasurable exercise.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 16:39:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shook his head, and shifted to the side a bit, though now his brain was following that line of thought wondering how it would feel. His fingers went back to playing with her love nest, the delicate netherlips being spread so that his agile hand could stroke his love. He kissed her neck, and then bit her gently, enjoying the feel of her body responding to his touch like a musical instrument, and fell in love with her again. He whispered, "Every time I see or touch you, love, I fall for you again."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 16:56:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat quickly relaxed again, her body responding eagerly to his touch, and shifted against him more easily now.&nbsp; Still, he seemed distracted now, perhaps wondering about... <em>that</em>, and now she wondered if perhaps it was less unusual than the tales made it sound.&nbsp; But for the moment, she had much more pleasurable distractions.<br><br>She moaned, louder now, her sex aching hard.&nbsp; Then he whispered to her, and she smiled radiantly.&nbsp; "So do I, love.&nbsp; So do I."&nbsp; She kissed him, deeply, smothering her own sudden cries as his hand found the perfect spot and her body tensed, shivering with her release.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 18:01:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled at Cathrine, as her body released, and pulled his dripping fingers from her nest, to lick them clean, and purred at her taste. He kissed her neck and said, "Would you allow me to... take you, but not in the normal way?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 18:11:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's eyes grew huge at this, though her face was against Aaron's and he couldn't see her stunned expression.&nbsp; She knew exactly what he meant, in spite of his careful words.&nbsp; In the aftermath of pleasure, it wasn't quite such a shocking idea as it might have been otherwise, but she was still uncertain, and hesitated before replying.&nbsp; It couldn't be too terrible, or there would not be stories about it, but wasn't something she'd ever really considered actually doing, either.<br><br>"I... Does it not hurt, love?&nbsp; I mean... you seem too large to-- to fit..."&nbsp; She trailed off in confusion, finally shifting so she could look at him.&nbsp; "But... I suppose... we could try..."&nbsp; She could hardly look him in the eye, flustered as she was, but she was slowly becoming more interested in the idea.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 18:24:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged beneath Cathrine, saying, "I am not sure, but with anyone else, I would not even consider asking. I promise to stop if you ask me to, love."<br><br>He kissed her, his hands moving to her hips, and wiggled around a bit, till his manhood was pressed against her last virgin hole. He kissed her, and whispered, "Relax, but let me know if it is too painful."<br><br>He slid into her sex once, letting her still moist sex get his cock wet, before sliding back into place, and gently pressed against his love's rectum, intent on sodomizing her, but gently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 18:45:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat only nodded as he spoke, too stunned to speak.&nbsp; He moved gently, getting into position, and she simply stared quietly, nervous but doing her best to be calm.&nbsp; Of course he was right, if she could only relax it would feel better, just as it had when he'd taken her maidenhead.&nbsp; And he would not force her, she knew that.<br><br>She gasped faintly as he pressed into her sex, still just looking at him, moving her hips almost without realizing it to make things easier.&nbsp; Then his shaft slipped out, and she bit her lip, automatically tensing at what was to come.&nbsp; But she would relax, she had to, and slowly she managed that.&nbsp; She gasped again as she felt his hard shaft press against that small hole -- too small, it must be, but he was pressing forward anyway, and suddenly just the tip of him was inside her, and she froze.&nbsp; It was strange, she felt stretched, but it didn't quite hurt, and again she nodded faintly, letting him know it was all right so far.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 18:52:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked up at Cathrine as she gasped and froze, his hands rubbing her side, and giving her a minute to adjust, and pull away if she did not like it, but she did not pull away. He kissed her, one hand drifting across to brush her still moist nest, before slowly pressing deeper, moving far to slowly, he felt, but he did not try to move faster, not knowing if he was hurting her or not.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 18:57:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled slightly, grateful for the care he was taking with her.&nbsp; So far it was all right, so there was no reason to think it would not stay all right.&nbsp; Again she made sure her muscles were relaxed, consciously focusing on that, biting her lip with the effort.&nbsp; He felt rough, or perhaps that was her, but something seemed awkward as he continued to press into her, and that made her want to tense again.<br><br>But she resisted, whimpering slightly but otherwise making no sound as he pushed further, slowly but steadily.&nbsp; That seemed to make it easier as well, and before she knew it, he was perhaps halfway inside her and she was still all right, though afraid to move.&nbsp; She gasped again as his hand brushed along her sex, surprised at how good it felt -- even more so than usual.&nbsp; Perhaps this way wasn't so bad after all...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 19:03:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron panted as he paused, his cock half inside of Cathrine, and kissed her neck, whispering, "Are you alright love?"<br><br>He felt the need to forcefully hilt, teach her that he was dominant, but forcefully shoved that side of his mind away, and went back to hilting, a bit faster than before. He bit her neck gently, his teeth grazing her flesh, while his hips finally pressed against hers. He kissed her neck, and whispered, "Beloved?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 19:49:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, I'm all right," she whispered, still afraid to move.&nbsp; A moan escaped her as he began to move faster.&nbsp; She felt stretched to her limits, but that wasn't anything new, and then he was as far in as he could go, and she was still all right.<br><br>"I am all right, love," she said again, leaning into his kisses.&nbsp; "It feels strange... but not bad.&nbsp; Just slowly for now, please."&nbsp; She whimpered as she dared to move her hips slightly, but it wasn't an entirely bad sensation.&nbsp; "How does it feel?" she asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 19:54:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded at her request, and began to slowly slip his manhood back and forth in her anus, stretching her for later pleasure. He kissed her neck, and considered her question, his hips still moving, and said, "Wonderful. A bit harder to pleasure you, but I don't think this position was meant for female pleasure."<br><br>He continued to finger her sex, now using three fingers to play with her cunny, and his other hand brushed the flesh of her thighs, exploring her legs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 20:14:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"N-no," she murmured, and indeed she wasn't at all sure she would ever be able to find release this way -- it was really only his hand that was giving her pleasure, at least this time.&nbsp; Later might be different, but for now she focused mainly on his hands as they explored her.&nbsp; They felt wonderful, perhaps because of the way he was stretching her, and she gasped as he moved his shaft and his fingers together, feeling a sudden, sharp jolt of pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 21:18:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed her neck, and said, "Should I stop?"<br><br>His thrusts were getting a bit longer, as he found how far he could move without hurting her, and he continued to stroke her nest and thighs together, enjoying the feel of her skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-10-2007, 21:56:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat shook her head, closing her eyes to better feel what his hand was doing to her.&nbsp; "No, it's all right, love.&nbsp; Go on."&nbsp; His shaft still felt odd, uncomfortable, but his hands made her forget the discomfort, and odd though it was, there was always something exciting about being filled by him, stretched and explored to her limits.<br><br>She was moaning more often now, the sound deeper than usual, and slowly, she began to move her hips to meet him, her body responding more eagerly as the pleasure built.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 17:21:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron laughed at her moans, softly, and enjoyed the feeling of her enjoying his skillful hands exploration. He was moving faster now, nearly at his normal pace for their lovemaking. He kissed and caressed her body, his one hand still stroking her velvet depths, the other moving up her flat stomach, to rub against a full breast. He kissed her neck again, grunting in the effort to not fill her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 17:35:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed, her breath ragged now as his hands caressed her.&nbsp; The warmth of his touch more than overwhelmed the movements of his shaft, though even that seemed less uncomfortable now.&nbsp; It was just like the normal way of coupling, she'd only had to get used to it.&nbsp; Now it was all right, perhaps a little better than just all right...<br><br>She leaned into his hands, craving his touch, gasping as he stroked her breast, now aching and heavy with desire.&nbsp; His hand at her sex suddenly brought a fresh throb of pleasure, then another, and suddenly her body was shuddering hard, tensing around him as her release began.&nbsp; Even this felt a little different, a little more wild somehow, and she cried out sharply as she pressed against him hungrily, craving every bit of pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 17:44:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron felt her body suddenly release, and Cathrine's sudden clenching set him off as well, his seed spewing into her body. He squeezed her breast a bit harder than he intended, as his fingers delved deeper into her spasming cunny, catching as much of her nectar as he could. He then brought his hand to his mouth, licking it clean, and purring at the pure taste of her nectar.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 17:58:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat flinched slightly as he squeezed her flesh a little more roughly, but this, too, was only part of the pleasure as her body throbbed, her shivers slowly fading.&nbsp; His climax filled her rear passage, soothing the faint rawness there and bringing a stab of pleasure itself -- not as strong as when she felt his seed in her womb, but a delicious extra shiver nonetheless.<br><br>She watched him move to lick his fingers clean, blushing, but fascinated and somehow flattered at the gesture.&nbsp; Smiling, she moved to nestle against him, her hands caressing him gently as they both slowly relaxed.&nbsp; "Did you like that, love?&nbsp; Does it feel very different?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 18:01:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine back, letting her taste herself in his kiss, before he slid free from her behind. He considered her question, and said, "It was very different to be sure. And I enjoyed it only if you did. Did you?"<br><br>He smiled down at her, enjoying the feeling of her body against his. He snuggled closer, and yawned, before saying, "You will need to write a letter to your brother at some point, before I go to the city. I have some parchment and ink, but will need to go get a quill."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 18:19:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat flinched again as Aaron's shaft slid out of her, deciding just how sore she was.&nbsp; "I did... it is strange in itself, certainly, but you made it feel very good just the same," she replied shyly, wriggling against him.<br><br>She sighed to herself as he spoke again of leaving, but there was no sense pouting about it.&nbsp; "I do not believe I have a quill either, but we can find something, I'm sure.&nbsp; And a shorter letter might be best in any case," she added, realizing suddenly that parts of it might indeed be difficult to phrase.&nbsp; Not knowing the whole story, it was possible her brother thought her dead as well, or was perhaps furious at her for having left in the first place.<br><br>"Are you worn out now, love?" she asked, smling suddenly and teasing him at his yawn.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 20:22:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron snuggled against Cathrine, and said, "Not tired, more content."<br><br>He kissed her forehead, his breathing steadying, as he relaxed after their latest session. He smiled, knowing they were coupling very often, several times a day, at least. He laughed, and said, "I hope you don't think I love you for your body, as much as we couple. I find just being around you comforting, and you are a pleasant person to talk to, and to hold."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 20:32:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled at this reply, holding him more tightly.&nbsp; "I wish we could stay here forever," she said simply.<br><br>She laughed with him, a little nervously, feeling shy again.&nbsp; "I'm glad you think so, love," she said quietly, then added, blushing, "I suppose we will not always be quite so... energetic.&nbsp; Someday we will be old and will have no strength for such things.&nbsp; We must enjoy each other while we can, before -- well, someday we may be surrounded by children, you know, and we will have no time for such things, either."&nbsp; She blushed harder, suddenly thinking that she might even now be carrying his child, and shivering with nervous excitement at the thought.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 20:37:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled, and said, "Well, that is why locks were built. To provide privacy."<br><br>He pulled her close, so that their heatbeats were audible to the other, and enjoyed her presense for a while, only whispering, "Then let us stay like this for a while longer."<br><br>He did give her a curious look at the shiver, but did not press her if she did not explain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 20:55:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed in delight.&nbsp; "Yes, we can lock ourselves away whenever we like," she said, kissing him and holding him close.<br><br>She caught his faintly confused look, and bit her lip.&nbsp; "I'm sorry, love.&nbsp; It makes me a little uneasy... my mother died in childbirth, you know, when I was very young, and the baby died, too.&nbsp; But I am sure all will be well," she added hastily, reassuring herself as much as him.&nbsp; Then she smiled and kissed him again.&nbsp; "I am young and strong, and you will not be rid of me that easily.&nbsp; And I want to -- I want to have your children."&nbsp; She couldn't look at him for those words, turning away to bury her face against his shoulder.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 21:12:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looks at Cathrine in confusion, and suddenly laughs, saying, "Children are the likely result of our recent actions are they not? Well, I hope it takes a while, because I want you all to myself for a long time. Children can come later."<br><br>He kissed the tops of her breasts, and said, "I am sure that you will not suffer any child birthing problems."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 21:25:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed, only now realizing quite how that had sounded, and still couldn't quite look at him.&nbsp; "Yes, perhaps it will be just the two of us for a while longer.&nbsp; I want to give you all my attention."<br><br>She hesitated a little at his assurance, knowing it was well-meant, but also knowing he could not promise such a thing.&nbsp; "I hope so... But my mother was too old to be having another child, really.&nbsp; My father hoped for a second son, just in case," she added, frowning at the memory.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 21:40:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grinned at Cathrine, and said, "Well, I promise to take better care of my duchess. She is my most treasured possession."<br><br>He looked at her, as if by simply being there for her, he could help keep his promise.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-10-2007, 21:55:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Whether he could or not, Cat loved him even more at this promise, and kissed him lingeringly.&nbsp; "The deal is struck," she said, smiling softly.&nbsp; "You will look after me, and I will give you two sons while I am young, if I possibly can, and we will both live to spoil our grandchildren."&nbsp; She kissed him again, holding him close, enjoying his warmth and the strong, steady beat of his heart against hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>04-10-2007, 08:35:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron laughed at her promise, and said, "Better idea, several daughters, and one son. I want you beauty to flourish, not be confined to yourself, that way, everyone knows that Cathrine was the most beautiful gift ever given to the human race."<br><br>He lay there, and wondered what the future would bring, and then simply laughed to himself, softly, a slight shaking, before resting his head against his beloved, enjoying the moment a bit more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-10-2007, 15:01:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed too, blushing, and kissed him again.&nbsp; "Two daughters and two sons, perhaps?&nbsp; Is that a fair compromise?&nbsp; I'll do my best, in any case, but it isn't entirely up to me, you know."&nbsp; She laughed again, pulling him close, again trying to forget everything else except the feelings of the moment.&nbsp; This moment was as close to perfect as she would get on this world, and she savored it as much as she could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>04-10-2007, 19:14:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled at her, and said, "I would be proud of whatever we got. And would do my best to raise them as well as I could."<br><br>He kissed her, and lay entwined in her arms for a while, before he sighing, and saying, "Well, much as I hate to break the moment, we should start preparing for my trip to town."<br><br>He still made no move to get up, however, he seemed to relish her company, touch, and did not want to move from it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-10-2007, 20:02:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, I suppose we should," Cat agreed quietly, though she also made no move to get up.&nbsp; She kissed him again, sighing to herself, and held him tightly for a moment.&nbsp; "Yes, we should," she said again, smiling wryly this time as she realized how long it would take for him to leave at this rate.<br><br>Finally, she kissed him again, briefly but intensely, and sat up.&nbsp; "I know, I want to stay right here as well," she said.&nbsp; "But since you must go, we should not lie here dreading it any longer.&nbsp; We must get you on your way, and then we can both look forward to our reunion."&nbsp; She smiled, a little sadly, reaching out a hand to help him up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>04-10-2007, 22:35:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine in return each time she kissed him, and his smile widen as she stayed down as well. He replied, "Who said anything about dreading the future? I just did not want to move."<br><br>He took his love's hand, but rather than let her help him up, he pulled her down atop of him, and said, "I will get a quill pen, and return, there should be a few good feather's lying around her somewhere... You stay here and look ravishable. Well, more so than you already are."<br><br>He kissed her as he slid slowly&nbsp; from undearneath her, and got dressed quickly, before heading out and looking for any feather's that might serve their needs. He found several on the ground around the barn, and gathered them up, before coming back inside, and trimming one of them down with his knife, and said, "You say what you want me to write,&nbsp; alright? That way, one of us stays comfortable."<br><br>He pulled out several parchments, and the ink vial, and took Cathrine's dictation down, making sure the handwritting was as neat as a scribe's.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-10-2007, 23:31:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat felt as sinfully lazy as her namesake, but she stayed in the bed, enjoying the warmth left by Aaron's body and the smell of him on the sheets.&nbsp; She started to get up when he returned, ready to write, but instead smiled and stretched out again.&nbsp; "You are going to spoil me," she said, turning to face him, lying on her stomach.<br><br>She frowned slightly as she considered what to say.&nbsp; This might be an awkward letter indeed, and it was perhaps just as well that she had to speak slowly.&nbsp; "Let me see.&nbsp; 'My dear brother, You may perhaps be surprised to learn that I am alive after the terrible calamity that befell our home and the city.&nbsp; Be assured that I am well, and I pray that you and your good wife are also safe and well.'"<br><br>She paused, considering the next thing to say.&nbsp; "'I am not certain when I might next be able to speak to you, or even to send you another such message.&nbsp; If you can, please send back news of you and of the city by this messenger.&nbsp; I have heard rumors of terrible things happening there, and I trust they are exaggerated.'"<br><br>She paused again, looking over at Aaron questioningly.&nbsp; "I am not sure what else I dare ask.&nbsp; This may be a good way to get information, but I do not want to risk bringing any trouble down upon him."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>04-10-2007, 23:57:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron glanced admireringly at Cathrine, before replying, "Good, a woman as beautiful as you deserves to be spoiled."<br><br>He wrote down what she said, and then folded and sealed the letter, using a blank piece of wax to make it stay shut, and so not ot reveal who had written the note. He said, "If I think of anything to ask about, I can have him either verbally give it to me, or write it down in his reply."<br><br>He stretched, and stood up, walking over to Cathrine to kiss the small of her back, and said, "I shall return as fast as I possibly can."<br><br>He grabbed his cloak, and the note, as well as a single bag of coins, saying, "I should be alright, the leg only twinges a bit, and only three people would know of my wound other than us. As long as I can avoid the Kents, I should be fine."<br><br>Aaron kissed Cathrine again, and whispered, "Beloved..."<br><br>His eyes smiled and he winked, before heading out into the stable, and taking one of the horses, and heading toward the city.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 00:04:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sat up as he bid her goodbye and squeezed him tight for a moment, tears in her eyes.&nbsp; But she didn't let them fall; this was only for a short time.&nbsp; He would be back before she knew it.&nbsp; "Take care, love.&nbsp; Come back to me soon."&nbsp; She watched him leave, sighing, and only after he was gone did a single tear fall down her cheek.&nbsp; Reluctant to leave the bed, still warm from him, she burrowed back down under the covers for a little while, their refuge now seeming too big and too cold for her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 00:44:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron stopped as he rode out of the barn, and looked back, before saying, "I will be back as soon as I can beloved."<br><br>He was talking to himself, and then rode off, heading toward the city. He rode swiftly, glad he had thought to bring some coin, and wondered how to approach the city. He shrugged, as he rode up to the gates, and noted that the guards were checking everything going in and out of the gates. He stopped at the end of the short line, and watched for a moment, noting the guards were checking everyone, especially the groups heading out. He asked the person in front of him, "What is the problem here? I can not remember the last time they were stopping EVERYONE coming in or out of a gate. Did someone do something stupid in the city?"<br><br>The person, another commoner like himself, shrugged, and said, "The official story was that a bandit army managed to get into the capital, and ran off with the Queen and Princess, killing the Princes and King, as well as several of the major and minor noble houses. I don't know what exactly happened, but the Kent's have taken over the throne, and are trying to find the Queen and Princess, supposedly, as the bandits were never seen exiting the city."<br><br>Aaron knew better than to ask his personal opinion, as while the had been talking they had moved up to the gate. The guard inspected the commoner, and then waved him through, but Aaron was stopped, and told, "State your business in the capital, as well as where you come from."<br><br>Aaron quickly thought, before replying, "Messenger, attached to the Staffords, here to deliver some messages. From the family lands"<br><br>His pack was checked, and then returned before he was waved through, and he went into the city, looking for a former associate before he was stopped again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 02:10:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat spent some time imagining where Aaron might be now, picturing the roads he would ride along, and hoping wistfully that his business would be done quickly and safely.&nbsp; But eventually she had to rise and get dressed, and find something to keep her busy.<br><br>She should have asked for Aaron to bring her a book, for she was sorely missing her own, and there was little to do in their hideaway.&nbsp; There was her horse to exercise, and food to prepare, but there were only so many walks in the woods she could take, and she didn't dare stray too far, anyway.&nbsp; So these next few days would be long ones, though they would at least make her all the more joyful to see her rogue again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 02:27:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron, in the meantime, was cursing under his breath. He had found a former associate to deliver the message, but he had asked for a favor in return, as well as promising to not let anyone know that he was back. Which was the only reason he had agreed to this. Now, he was sneaking into the palace, AGAIN, but this time through the servant's entrance, dressed as a royal guard, being led by his contact, a former palace guard to get the princess out of the palace, before she was turned into a 'toy' by the Kents, like the queen had been. He sighed, softly, as he followed the elderly guard, okay, not so elderly, he was nearly 40, and had worked in the palace for better than 20 years.<br><br>The guard did not talk much, but instead gestured as they moved deeper into the palace. They arrived at the prison, and relieved the two guards there, nearly five minutes early, giving them maybe 7 minutes to get the princess out, before the real shift arrived, and they were caught. They waited for the previous guards to leave, before Samuel, the former palace guard, saluted the princess, and said, "Give us a minute, your highness, and we will get you out of here."<br><br>Aaron turned and began to work the lock, trying to coax it open with his lockpicks, pulling his hat off to better view the lock.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 02:41:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Somehow, the princess didn't seem quite as grateful as one might expect at the prospect of rescue.&nbsp; She stood up from the small wooden stool she'd been sitting on, and walked over to the door, her head held as high as if she was walking out to join a formal dance.&nbsp; Though she was no longer dressed in her fashionable court gowns, but the plainer dress of some upper servant, she still had a regal air about her that would have let anyone know her royal birth at a glance.<br><br>She was about Catherine's height and build, and her skin was as fair, but otherwise the two were quite different.&nbsp; The Princess Elinor had pale blonde hair and piercing blue eyes, and wore a haughty expression that Cat could never have quite matched.&nbsp; Had it not been for that haughty expression, she would have been even more beautiful, and she was already a stunning young lady.<br><br>"You are my rescuers?" she asked disdainfully.&nbsp; "Am I expected to turn fugitive in my father's kingdom?"&nbsp; Then she looked at Samuel more closely.&nbsp; "And you were one of my father's personal guards.&nbsp; Since you have failed so dramatically in protecting him, I see no reason why I should risk trusting to any rescue from you.&nbsp; The people and the soldiers will rise up against these usurpers and free me, I have no doubt.&nbsp; Besides, that lock is far too complex for the likes of you to open without the key."&nbsp; And she turned away, already dismissing their efforts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 02:56:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Samuel flinched at the mention of his failure, but did not reply. He continued to watch the corridor that lead to the stairs, while Aaron examined the lock for a moment, beginning with the lock as the Princess made her declarations, and as she turned away, the lock suddenly clicked. Aaron smiled as he stood up, collecting his hat, and pushed the door open, and bowed, saying, "The Kents used black magic to slay their rivals, I know, having fought a suit of armor with no occupant. We need to leave, unless you would rather spend the rest of your life without a mind, like what happened to the Queen. They striped her mind away, and she is now nothing but a toy to the eldest Kent, Perry."<br><br>He turned, and said to Samuel, "We need to leave, now, before the next set of guards show up. Carry her if you have too."<br><br>Samuel glared at him, and snapped, "I know that, but remember she is royalty, and should be treated accordingly."<br><br>Aaron rolled his eyes, replying, "Fine, treat her like a noble when we have time. Right now, WE NEED TO LEAVE before..."<br><br>They all heard the door open, and four guards came down, weapons drawn, and said, "You are all under arrest, for treason to the Kent throne."<br><br>Aaron sighed, and handed his hat to Elinor, and said, "Would you please hold my hat? I don't want it to get lost."<br><br>He winked, before turning and drawing his daggers, as Samuel drew his blade, and the guards charged.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 03:01:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor had turned in astonishment at the sound of the lock turning, and drew breath, perhaps to scream.&nbsp; But Aaron's words stopped her cold.&nbsp; "You lie," she said sternly.&nbsp; "My mother the Queen would not allow herself to be treated so.&nbsp; Even the upstart Kents would not dare to try."<br><br>But, to her astonishment, they seemed to ignore every word, and spoke about her as though she wasn't even there.&nbsp; "How dare you!&nbsp; You force yourselves into my presence, and discuss my fate as though I was a-- a common strumpet!"<br><br>Again she was ignored, this time because of the arrival of the guards.&nbsp; She found she was suddenly holding a hat, but didn't even glance down at it.&nbsp; Her blue eyes were too busy watching Aaron as he dove into the battle, and fought with more skill than she'd ever seen before...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 03:17:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had rolled forward, under the first guard's swing, and flipped up quickly, his boot slamming against the second guards head, as his dagger stabbed the third guards throat. He dodged the fourth guards swing, as the second guard stumbled forward, barely blocking a swipe from Samuel, dazed, but still able to fight. Aaron blocked the first guard backhand slash with his first dagger, twisting as he caught it, forcing it up and into the fourth guard's hack, as the third guard gurgled and collapsed, trying to hold his throat together.<br><br>He lashed out with his second dagger, which the fourth guard avoided by throwing himself back, allowing Aaron to turn his attention to the first guard, his second dagger stabbing the guard's heart, as his first slit his wrist, making him drop his sword as he died. Samuel cursed at an agile counter strike, barely catching it along his blade before forcing his opponent back with a low feint followed by a high attack.<br><br>Aaron turned and threw a dagger at the fourth guard, catching him in his eye, before throwing his second dagger into the second guard's back, making him step forward into Samuel's thrust, finishing him. He collected his daggers, cleaning them and swiping the dead guards purses and anything of value quickly, ignoring the look from Samuel, and said, "Can we go, before more guards arrive?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 03:25:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Strangely, Elinor was all but speechless for a moment.&nbsp; But she recovered herself quickly, regaining her imperious air.&nbsp; "Yes, for now I have no choice but to go with you.&nbsp; If the pretender's men find me now, they will assuredly think that I arranged this rescue and my life will be worthless.&nbsp; But know that I go with you under protest."<br><br>She realized she was still holding Aaron's hat, and had she been a less self-possessed young lady, might have blushed.&nbsp; "Your hat, sir," she said coolly, not quite looking at him as she held it out to him, her chin rising a fraction higher.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 03:35:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had been half listening to Elinor, and was casting about for something, but when she held his hat out, he smiled, and said, "My thanks, my lady, I was wondering what had happened to that."<br><br>He took his hat, and thought, <em>what good is a hero without his hat?</em> Before he said, "Protest noted, and discarded as irrelevant and, at best, using only half the known information. Would you rather stay here, until the Kents strip your mind, and marry your husk, before killing you? If so, stay here. My job was to get Samuel here, the door unlocked, and himself and the princess out, without being to terribly blood thirsty about it. If you are done posturing, <strong>we need to leave</strong>!"<br><br>Turning, he tossed the bodies into a cell, and ignored Samuel's admonishing, "Show some respect, commoner, she is a Princess!"<br><br>Aaron rolled his eyes, and said, "No, she is a fugitive, as her father is not the one wearing the crown, and warming the throne. The Kents are now. And if you hold your nose any higher, you won't see that puddle of blood you are about to step in, and slip. And bloodstains will make this escape much harder than it needs to be."<br><br>Turning, he starts to move up the stairs, silent as the wind, as Samuel looks at the Princess, waiting for her to either move forward, or indicate that she is staying behind. His fate was tied to hers.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 03:48:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor was indeed turning pink now, but from anger rather than embarrassment.&nbsp; She turned to Samuel, looking at him rather as though he were a bug crawling on her dress.&nbsp; "You seem to have fallen in with a bad lot," she said stiffly.&nbsp; "But we will discuss this later.&nbsp; Now it is time we were on our way."<br><br>She lifted her skirts, managing to sweep out of the room without stepping in any puddles of blood, but also without actually seeming to look down at any point.&nbsp; Without looking at Samuel again, she stepped out the door and moved towards the stairs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 03:54:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was glad that Cathrine did not act like this wench, else he would never have had anything to do with her. He listened carefully at the door, and gestured for the princess and Samuel to stop. He waited a moment, and then shoved the door open, and walked out boldly, moving to the nearest servant exit to the palace.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 04:09:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It was probably very lucky for Elinor that she'd decided to pretend that everthing was just as it should be, or she would have been complaining at every step and might very possibly have driven Aaron to forget his promise to help.&nbsp; As it was, she merely walked as though being escorted for a stroll, largely ignoring both men.&nbsp; Still, when she did deign to look, it always seemed to be Aaron who caught her eye first...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 04:21:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Since Aaron was walking in front of the other two, as if he was on patrol by himself, he did not catch the fact that the princess kept glancing at him. Or rather, would not have if not for the itch between his shoulders every time she did.<br><br>He led the way to the nearest exit, where a single guard watched over it, and relieved him, saying that he was taking over, and cited some problem on the other side of the castle, which made the guard run off, clearing their exit. He let them go through, and then followed after them, again taking point, and going to a nearby house, where he had stashed several changes of clothing, so that he was able to change how they looked, further confusing any possible chasers.<br><br>As the princess was let into the back room, to change into a more fashionable dress, closer to that of a minor noble woman, a gentle series of knocks at the door announced a visitor. Aaron gestured for Samuel to get behind the door, and got a sneer in reply, and the guard drew his sword, as Aaron rolled his eyes. He moved to the side of the door, and replied, "Who is it?"<br><br>Both men were still dressed as palace guards, and were not exactly welcome if they had to run anywhere.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 16:05:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor was still deeply unhappy, and angry, mainly because she was confused.&nbsp; Until now, her life had been an orderly one, and she'd liked it that way.&nbsp; Things had always been the way she'd wanted them.&nbsp; Now, things had gotten completely out of hand, and she could see no way to regain control, at least not yet.<br><br>At least she had a better dress now, though still much below her usual standards.&nbsp; It wasn't easy putting it on alone, but she managed it.&nbsp; She wouldn't give either of those <em>men</em> the satisfaction of knowing she was struggling with anything.&nbsp; Samuel still knew how to show some respect, but his friend was unpredictable.&nbsp; He might actually <em>laugh</em> at her, and then she didn't know what she might do.<br><br>She heard the knock on the outer door without much interest as she wriggled around to fasten up the last of the laces on the dress.&nbsp; She did stop to listen, though, when she heard a young man's voice announce that he had a message for Inigo.&nbsp; There was some scheming here, and she had better try to find out what it was.&nbsp; She put her ear to the door, listening closely.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 20:26:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron opened the door, and glanced outside, and saw only the associate from before. He nodded to him, and opened the door enough for the other, a spy from the former king's spymaster on the thieves guild, to slip inside. They talked softly, and a pair of notes changed hands. Aaron nodded, as the spy slipped out, and Aaron turned to Samuel, and said, "We need to leave, they have noticed the dead guards and missing princess."<br><br>Samuel snapped, "Who put you in charge? The princess outranks both of us, so she should be the one making that decision."<br><br>Aaron rolled his eyes, and replied, "Look, damn it, she is spoiled, soft, and cannot make the decisions needed to get all three of us out of the city. She is used to making decisions along the lines of 'what should I wear', and 'how deep do I curtsy to a bowing, visiting duke' and other similar nonsense. Not the decisions, 'How many guards do we need to kill to get a hole big enough to escape out of', or 'which sewer exit should we use to escape notice'. This is the real world now, not some spoiled nobles imitation of it. So far, I am not impressed with her, and she seriously needs to wake up if we are all going to get out of this. I have someone to return to, and am only helping you two because I owed someone a favor."<br><br>Samuel was speechless with anger, as Aaron turned and read one of the notes, and said, "Go see if her highness is done yet. We will be a husband and wife, merchants, leaving the city with a guard. Any screw ups, and you and me get killed, and she will be recaptured."<br><br>Samuel cursed at the thief, and turned away to knock on the door, saying, "Your highness, are you done? We need to leave."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 20:37:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor opened the door so quickly it was clear she'd been listening, even if the look in her eyes hadn't made that plain.&nbsp; "This is your plan?&nbsp; Disguise me as the wife of this-- this <em>criminal</em> and smuggle me out of the city, my father's city?&nbsp; I will not do it.&nbsp; Find another way," she said imperiously, refusing even to look in Aaron's direction.&nbsp; "There are still nobles loyal to my family.&nbsp; They will help us.&nbsp; Contact them and bring them here."&nbsp; She spoke with the easy certainty of someone who had never had a wish balked in her life.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 20:45:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron finished reading the note, and ripped it into pieces, before replying, "You know what, you are absolutely right, there were nobles that were loyal to your father, the king, but do you honestly think the Kents left them alive? No, they destroyed all the houses that would not back their coup attempt. If you want to meet them, I am afraid that you must go to them, for badly burnt bodies don't go to meet anyone. All the nobles left are either neutral, or supporting the Kents. None that supported your father are still alive.<br><br>And before you ask, no, Samuel could not have been the merchant, he could not carry off the act. Too trained, sadly. Trust me, princess, I like pretending to be married to you about as much as you like the idea."<br><br>He stood up, and said, "I am leaving, you can either follow, or stay here, I honestly no longer care. If you are too pig headed to understand that the enemy is playing for keeps, and they play to kill, than I am not risking my life, nor any one else that I care about trying to help you."<br><br>He walked to the door, both men having already have changed, and glanced back at her, a raised eyebrow silently asking a question. Samuel looked at the princess ready to serve her, however she wished, but right now he was inclined to go with the thief, and it showed it the way he leaned forward slightly. They waited on Elinor, for a moment.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 21:02:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				For the first time, Elinor seemed shaken.&nbsp; She looked at Samuel, her gaze still cool, and asked, "Does he speak the truth?" still not turning to look at Aaron.<br><br>"Your majesty, he does," he said, simply and tiredly.<br><br>"Then I will go with you.&nbsp; It is my responsibility to keep myself alive until these usurpers can be routed from my family's throne.&nbsp; But you will remember your place, sir," she added, finally turning to almost look at Aaron.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 21:46:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was already walking out the door, and did not respond to her telling him to keep his place. He did sigh, knowing that he and Cathrine were going to have less time to themselves. He smiled at that thought, before heading along the back paths, to a certain stable, where he gave the stablehand a coin, and four horses were led out. One had supplies on it, and the others had smaller packs behind the saddles. He talked briefly with the stablehand, who nodded and left. Aaron climbed up into the first horse, and tied the leads reins of the fourth horse to his own.<br><br>Samuel offered to help the princess up onto her horse, before mounting his own. Once everyone was mounted they left, heading for the line that lead out of the city.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 22:05:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor sat stiffly, not turning her head, as though she were riding in some strict ceremonial procession.&nbsp; She glared at a whispered word from Samuel, but apparently listened just the same, for after that, she relaxed a little more and was a bit less conspicuous.&nbsp; Though she had the sense to stay quiet for now, she was already planning what she would say to them once she was someplace safe -- and they wouldn't enjoy it.&nbsp; She had a position and a reputation to uphold, and she wouldn't let the likes of them mar it in any way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 22:21:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron ignored the princess, and was glad when their turn came, and talked with the guard, complaining like a merchant, citing all the inconveniences that this inspection was causing him, and being loud about it. He ignored the aggravated looks the guards were giving him, as they dug though his packs, noting traveling supplies, and a few art works that could be traded. They barely glanced at Samuel, but Elinor was closely looked at, and the guards eventually waved them through at Aaron's disgusted comment about the wait, where one guard commented about Elinor, and another laughed, before they got back to work. It took nearly 10 minutes for them to clear the gate, and a squad of soldiers were running up, as they rode out.<br><br>Aaron gestured for a trot, and urged his horse to do the same, letting them get some of the energy out of them, as they rode off. Behind them, they could hear the guards yelling for them to stop, but Aaron simply kicked his horse into a canter, and yelled, "Ride!"<br><br>The guards were easily lost, as they had fresh, relatively unladen horses, and the guards were wearing armor and afoot. He led the way into the nearby forest, and turned down a familiar, to him, path, leading back to Cathrine, and urged his horse to keep moving, wanting to hold Cathrine again. He had been away for nearly a day, and wanted to be sure that she was alright. And dressed, before the others got there.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 22:49:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was still fighting the losing battle to keep herself occupied and not dwelling too much on her solitude.&nbsp; When she finally heard a horse approaching as she wandered aimlessly around the barn, she could hardly believe her ears, afraid wishful thinking was making her hear things.<br><br>She moved to hide behind a tree until she was sure who it was; she took no chances.&nbsp; But soon she recognized her rogue, and she came out to greet him.&nbsp; He was hurrying, but didn't seem especially upset, so she let herself think that all had gone well.&nbsp; Her smile fairly lit up the forest as she called his name and hurried towards him, and if she heard other horses behind him, she was far too pleasantly distracted to consider their significance.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 22:56:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had already dismounted, and was about to call to Cathrine, when he heard her call his name, and approach from the forest. He smiled back at her, and moved forward, wanting to hold her, and let her reassure herself that nothing had gone wrong, and kissed her. He held her for a moment, before remembering his 'guests' and glared at the path before saying, "We will not be traveling alone, I am afraid. Safer, but less chance for mischief and fun."<br><br>He smiled at her roguishly, when he mentioned mischief, letting her know exactly what kind of mischief he had had planned. He said, as Samuel and Elinor rode toward the clearing and barn, "We will be staying here for a few days, until the guards have exhausted themselves looking for you, your highness. Samuel, don't let her wander around on her own, as bandits have moved into the region, and I don't want to have to rescue her royalness again."<br><br>Samuel was staring at Cathrine, and did not reply, but looked like he was trying to place her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 23:30:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat held him tight, kissing him again and again.&nbsp; She blushed at his mention of mischief, but was too confused at his talk of guests to really react.&nbsp; "Not alone?&nbsp; What happened?"<br><br>For a brief instant, she let herself hope that her brother was here, so her first sight of the other two riders was something of a letdown.&nbsp; But she instantly recognized the princess as she drew near, and Cat's eyes widened in surprise.&nbsp; "Your majesty," she said, automatically dropping into the proper curtsey.<br><br>Elinor unbent a little at the show of respect, and gave the girl an approving nod, even a faint smile.&nbsp; Samuel nodded himself then, finally remembering her.&nbsp; "Lady Catherine Stafford," he said, giving her a bow of his head before dismounting and adding a brief but more proper bow.&nbsp; "The Kents would have everyone think that you are dead, my lady."<br><br>He turned to help the princess dismount then, help which she accepted coolly.&nbsp; "The Kents would have everyone think only what they wish them to think," she added, a faint trace of bitterness creeping into her voice.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2007, 23:44:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron released Cathrine as she bowed, and winked at her, before leading his two horses into the barn, saying, "I think it would be best if the princess and duchess shared the room, while myself and Samuel sleep in the barn. Easier to keep watch that way."<br><br>He began to remove the tack and supplies from his horses, expertly and quickly brushing them down, stabling them in the stalls, and refilling the feed and water buckets. He then helped Samuel with the other two, and smiled to himself, as he finished, as he pulled two bedrolls out of the pack and tossed them in a pair of nearby, empty stalls. He yawned, and lay down, getting comfortable, even though he wanted to hold Cathrine, but he was not sure he needed to appear in front of the princess just yet.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-10-2007, 00:06:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was used to receiving royalty, but not in such a place, and she hesitated a moment, glad of the slight delay caused by getting the princess down from her horse, which gave her time to think.&nbsp; Of course the princess would have to have the bed, but that also meant that Cat would have to spend the night away from Aaron -- probably several nights, and she couldn't help but sigh over that.<br><br>She bowed again as Elinor alighted from the horse, and the princess spoke.&nbsp; "I am glad to see you, Lady Catherine," she said formally.&nbsp; "Your family was always a friend to mine."<br><br>"Indeed, your majesty," Cat said quietly, aware that there was grief under the formal words, however carefully hidden.&nbsp; "I fear there is nothing here to compare to what you are accustomed to, but the room is clean and comfortable.&nbsp; And safe, more importantly.&nbsp; You are welcome here for as long as you like."&nbsp; She gestured towards the building, leading the princess towards the room.&nbsp; Elinor was clearly unimpressed, but she was also tired, and glad to see any resting place, so she made no complaint.<br><br>"Make yourself comfortable, your majesty," she said.&nbsp; "Pray excuse me for a moment, I will return shortly."&nbsp; She bowed again as she left the room, instinctively, and turned to go into the stables and talk to Aaron. <br><br>"How did everything go, love?&nbsp; Did you hear any news of my brother?"&nbsp; She knelt next to him, reaching out to stroke his hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-10-2007, 00:15:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grinned as he snagged Cathrine's hand, kissing it before placing the letter from her brother in her hand. He pulled her down atop him, and kissed her, before saying, "It was somewhat impolite of an adventure, had to kill four guards to get the princess free of her prison, but I got someone else to deliver the note, thereby keeping your brother out of harm's way, I hope."<br><br>He stretched, and sat up, resting his head on her shoulder, and ignored Samuel, who was practicing with his sword in the yard outside the barn.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-10-2007, 00:27:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat giggled as he pulled her down, showering him with kisses.&nbsp; She was overjoyed to see the letter, though his offhand description of his 'adventure' did worry her faintly.&nbsp; Still, everything was all right now.<br><br>She opened the letter, but paused when he held her close, enjoying his embrace instead.&nbsp; It was enough for now to know that her brother was alive.&nbsp; She kissed him again, lingeringly this time.&nbsp; "Not that I am not very glad to know that the princess Elinor is alive," she said carefully, "but I do wish she didn't have to stay here," she admitted, smiling ruefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-10-2007, 00:51:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed her, nodded, his hands stroking her sides, and said, "I have been thinking that since I rescued her. She does not have a portion of your good sense, and frankly, if you were like her, I would have had nothing to do with you. I will admit, she is pretty, but far to spoiled for my tastes. I like you independent, yet reserved way of acting, it is very mature. Unlike the royal brat..."<br><br>He kissed her again, before continuing, "And you look ravishing today, beloved. It was good for my soul when I saw you. I felt like I had just risen from a good sleep, with a meal right before I awoke. It was wonderfully refreshing to see your beautiful face."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-10-2007, 06:49:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nestled against him contentedly, determined to enjoy whatever moments they could find together.&nbsp; "I suppose it is difficult to avoid becoming a spoiled brat when one is raised a princess... but it is not impossible," she added ruefully.&nbsp; "She's always had a reputation for being difficult, ever since she was a child."<br><br>She smiled at his compliments, and kissed him.&nbsp; "I could hardly believe my eyes when I first saw you, but it was the most wonderful sight imaginable -- seeing you riding down the path, hurrying back to me.&nbsp; My handsome, dashing rogue.&nbsp; And now you can stay with me for a while... even if we will have little privacy," she added with a sigh.&nbsp; "I will not be able to sleep without you next to me."&nbsp; She held him tighter and kissed him again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-10-2007, 09:26:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron snickered, and said, "Well, I guess we could have you sleep out here with me. Not as comfortable as a bed for sleeping, and definitely not for our... 'late night' activities. Or 'not so late night'."<br><br>He kissed her back, and enjoyed her lying against him, before laughing softly, and saying, "The rogue and the duchess. I am sure there is a play about this particular situation, but I am a priest if I can think of it right now. And if not, we need to make this as interesting as possible to make sure the play is a crowd pleaser."<br><br>He rested against her, and confessed, "Truth be told, I begrudged those two every second that I wasted trying to get them moving, just because it was that much longer before I finally saw you again."<br><br>He closed his eyes as he deeply drank her scent in, his face buried in her auburn locks, before he said, "Rather selfish of me, I know, but for some reason, I don't care. How about a promise? I won't be nasty to the princess or the inept palace guard, and you won't as well? That way, we both have a real reason to be on our best behavior."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-10-2007, 15:36:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat giggled nervously, but didn't quite dismiss the idea of staying out there.&nbsp; His presence would make up for the discomfort, she was sure -- though their guests wouldn't approve.<br><br>"Shall we make it a play, love?&nbsp; It's terribly dramatic, isn't it?&nbsp; I have always wanted to be the heroine of my own play, and you are a very dashing hero."&nbsp; She snuggled closer, feeling his steady breathing.&nbsp; "You're back now, and safe, and that's all that matters."<br><br>She giggled again at his suggested promise, even more nervously.&nbsp; "Oh, I wouldn't dare be rude to the princess!" she exclaimed.&nbsp; "I've learned all the correct courtly things to do since I was old enough to walk.&nbsp; She would have to do something terrible before I'd even be able to be rude to her.&nbsp; But is the guard really inept?" she asked, frowning slightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-10-2007, 23:20:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron laughed at her question, and pulled her as close as she would allow him, and said, "No, not really, but in nearly every play I have seen, there is at least one inept guard on the good guys side. And he is the only guard here...<br><br>And the only reason I am rude to the princess is because she is snotty and disrespectful to me. And I return like for like."<br><br>He kissed her, frankly not caring what the 'guests' thought, his hands rubbing her sides, his tension draining out of him completely, leaving him a bit tired. He yawned, and then said, "Pardon me, I did not take the yesterday or the beginning of today well. My nerves were a bit high strung, for some reason."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-10-2007, 23:57:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled.&nbsp; "Well, real life can't be exactly like the stage.&nbsp; We'll have to make do.&nbsp; But I will not let her be disrespectful to you in front of me, princess or no princess," she added firmly.&nbsp; "Besides, she should be most grateful to you.&nbsp; You saved her life!"<br><br>Samuel seemed to have discreetly withdrawn, though Cat was still a little nervous about being observed.&nbsp; She'd been spoiled by all their time alone.&nbsp; She frowned as he yawned, stroking his hair soothingly.&nbsp; "Oh, I'm sorry, love.&nbsp; Are you better now?&nbsp; I would be glad to help you relax."&nbsp; Then she belatedly realized how that sounded, and grew a little flustered.&nbsp; "That is-- Well, you know what I mean," she said awkwardly, glancing back to see if anyone could overhear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 00:03:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rested his head against Cathrine's shoulder, and heard the princess finally settle down in the room. He yawned again, and smiled at his love, before saying, "Right now, sleeping in your arms is the most divine thing I think we can do. Beside, if we need alone time, there is a nearby lake that I would love to take you around. After all, our courtship was a bit... short lived."<br><br>Samuel was trying to not listen, but the thief and duchess were not trying to be silent, and he was hearing more than he wanted. The former palace guard sighed, and went on a short walk into the fort, fanning himself with his hat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 00:28:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Luckily for her peace of mind, Cat was unaware of Samuel's discomfort and was instead able to relax.&nbsp; "Our courtship could never possibly last long enough, love," she said, kissing him gently.&nbsp; "But-- right outside?"&nbsp; She blushed, but had to admit, though only to herself, that there was also a certain excitement to the idea.&nbsp; "Anyone might see us.&nbsp; Or hear," she added, eyes widening at the thought of being overheard while in the throes of love by a princess.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 00:42:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine back, and said, "Not right outside, but a short distance from it, about ten minutes walk. Not likely to get interrupted at all. But that mischief will be for later, right now, I intend to simply enjoy your presence. Because heroes have a hard life, with long stretches of boredom, punctuated by short bursts of absolute chaos, total madness, and mind shattering excitement. And let me tell you, we heroes are far too overrated."<br><br>He smiled at her while he declared his opinion about being a hero, and kissed Cathrine again, before rolling to the side, and resting his head against her shoulder, enjoying her presence, and not wanting to move.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 00:49:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat still looked a little doubtful, but hopeful as well.&nbsp; She felt nearly as spoiled as the princess, but at least she wasn't thinking only of her own pleasure.&nbsp; She laughed at his description, kissing him and holding him close as he settled against her.&nbsp; "Then just rest, and enjoy," she murmured.<br><br>Probably she should really get back to the princess, who would probably expect Cat to play lady-in-waiting, but she knew that Aaron could do with some rest, and the last thing she wanted to do was to make him move.&nbsp; So she settled down comfortably, ready to stay as long as she could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 08:01:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron suddenly sat bolt upright, and cursed himself, before saying, "Nothing dangerous, I am just a forgetful, ignorant lout. How about we walk to the lake? It will be good for us, a little privacy, before the long journey to the... crap, we may not be able to go there now. Well, lets get to that lake."<br><br>His eyes sparkle, and he checks to see if he has a certain pouch, sighing in relief that he does, before helping Cathrine to her feet as well. He does not reveal what he intends to do at the lake, only shaking his head.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 15:03:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat jumped in surprise at this sudden outburst, but apparently nothing was wrong after all, just uncertain.&nbsp; She accepted his help getting up, but found all her curious questions went unanswered.&nbsp; After a quick glance back into the room, where Elinor had laid down on the bed, probably exhausted, Cat followed him outside, still curious and now a little excited as well.<br><br>"I hope you won't make me wait too long to find out what this is all about, love," she said, pretending to scold.&nbsp; Fully expecting another non-answer, she opened the letter from her brother by way of a distraction for herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 21:19:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron lets her check on the princess, while Aaron tells Samuel that he and Cathrine were going for a walk. He got a cold glare, and the response, "Don't be gone long, night fall will be soon."<br><br>Aaron rolls his eyes, refraining from pointing out that that would happen in about 2 hours, and led Cathrine along the way, but said, "The length of the wait will be how long it takes you to get to the lake. And I think the wait would be good for you."<br><br>He took a small game trail, which wound around, not a straight line in sight, letting her read the note until the arrived at the lake.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 21:29:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The note wasn't long, obviously written in a hurry, but it was enough to make Cat smile in relief.&nbsp; "My brother and his wife are both well," she said happily.&nbsp; "Staying just outside the city with one of our cousins for the moment, so they are safely away from the worst of things, I think."<br><br>With her mind at ease on that point, she returned to pondering what Aaron was up to -- not only time alone together, she was sure, and she cast frequent glances at the mysterious pouch at his belt.&nbsp; "Well, as long as the wait is only a few minutes, I suppose I can bear it," she said.&nbsp; "And it will be wonderful to be alone with you, surprise or no surprise," she added, taking his arm and stretching up to give him a quick kiss on the cheek.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 21:37:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled, as they approached the final bend, before they turned it, and a bit of paradise opened up in front of them. A trio of deer were grazing on the far side of the clearing, with the small lake between them and the two lovers, and a small upwelling of rock also released the water that fed lake, the water tumbling down the rocks, burbling happily. He stepped back slightly, letting Cathrine move forward in front of him, and he quickly fished the object from the pouch, and knelt behind her softly, waiting for her to turn back toward him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 21:46:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped at the sight of the lake, a wondering smile on her face.&nbsp; "Oh, it's beautiful," she whispered, trying not to frighten the deer.&nbsp; One of them looked up in faint alarm, but the other two kept grazing and the third soon rejoined them, the little group beginning to wander slowly away in search of more food.&nbsp; The scene really was perfect; the animals framed by the waterfall and the wildflowers that dotted the forest floor.<br><br>"It's wonderful, love," she said, turning to look at Aaron -- and she stopped almost in mid-syllable as she saw him kneeling behind her.&nbsp; She didn't speak, couldn't speak, just looked at him in hopeful amazement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 21:51:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled up at her, and held up his hand, showing her the simple golden ring, with a diamond inset in it, the same one he had shown to her the night she had discovered his talents. He opened his mouth to to say something, but had to stop, his fear getting the better of him. Taking a deep breath, he asked, his voice shaking slightly, "Beloved, Cathrine, will you marry me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 21:56:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It took her a moment to find the words also, but her face slowly lit up with happiness, so Aaron could not have doubted what her answer would be.&nbsp; "Oh, my love... my rogue, my wonderful Aaron... of course I will.&nbsp; N-nothing would make me happier."&nbsp; A tear fell as she spoke the last words, but she was still smiling radiantly, holding out her hands to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 22:01:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron did not relax until she had responded, even though he thought he knew what her answer would be. His shoulders sagged in relief, as his shoulders suddenly felt as though a large weight, say the weight of a horse, was suddenly removed, and he sighed in relief, before standing back up, and kissed her. He held the kiss until it felt that the world had ended, and he swam back to reality, and slipped his ring onto her hand, before kissing it. HE never said a word, his eyes conveying his love, affection, and trust in her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 22:10:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed as she saw him relax so suddenly, so happy she just had to laugh.&nbsp; The kiss was as perfect as everything else, leaving her breathless and shivering in his arms, and happier than she'd ever thought anyone could be.<br><br>Another tear fell as he put the ring onto her finger, and she looked up at him with the same amazed, joyous smile under the tears.&nbsp; "Aaron," she whispered, that being all she could manage to say, but all her love and happiness shone through.&nbsp; She looked down at her hand in his, the ring shining on her finger, then moved to kiss him again, holding him as tightly as she could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 22:17:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled at her, for the first time, as far as he could remember, completely, and truly content with life. He mentally painted a picture, saving this moment, so that he would always have it to remember. He eagerly ran his hands along her body, chastely exploring the flesh he already knew so well, but wanting to let her know he cared. He kissed her back, and then kissed the tears, saying, "Well, we should return before the others wonder if I have taken you somewhere, and are mercilessly ravaging you. Regardless of what I want to do."<br><br>He did kiss her again, and said, "Would you be willing to spend the night with me? It will be rather chaste compared to our previous ones, but I want to hold you, and enjoy our first night together, as husband and wife."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 22:27:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed again, blushing, still holding onto him as though she'd never let go again.&nbsp; "Of course I want to spend the night with you.&nbsp; Just being able to sleep next to you, and wake with your arms around me, is all that really matters.&nbsp; I want to be with you every night, love."&nbsp; She knew they probably should go back, but she couldn't resist the urge to kiss him again, covering his face with little kisses and smiling.&nbsp; "Chastely or not."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 22:32:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron eagerly returned the kiss, and then swept her off her feet, carrying her back to the barn. He kissed her again, saying, "Oh, don't worry, I think our chaste nights will be outnumbered by our not chaste nights."<br><br>His eyes almost glowed with his feelings for her, and he drifted his kissed down to her neck line, before restraining himself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 22:46:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed as he swept her up into his arms, putting her arms around his neck and matching him kiss for kiss.&nbsp; She sighed, feeling a wave of longing for him as his lips began to wander, but pushed that aside firmly.&nbsp; "I'm so glad you're back, love, and safe," she murmured, running her fingers through his hair.&nbsp; She kissed his cheek, resisting the urge to continue on, knowing they'd have to behave for now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 22:49:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled at her, and replied, "As am I."<br><br>He kissed her neckline one last time, before behaving, and said, "Well, no matter how loathe I am to change the subject, we need to discuss our plans, since the village is now not an option, not with those two. How is the princess likely to react to your new husband, and is she likely to try anything stupid to try and prove that she is in charge?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 22:58:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smoothed her dress, trying to look as though nothing had happened, though she knew her face still shone with joy that she could never disguise.&nbsp; "Well.&nbsp; I hesitate to guess how she would react to you... husband."&nbsp; She glowed afresh as she spoke the word.<br><br>"But I fear that proving she is in command is one of the princess' favorite pastimes.&nbsp; She has always been something of a terror in that respect, I fear.&nbsp; However, she is, it seems, somewhat chastened by recent events, and she isn't a fool.&nbsp; If she can be made to realize that her safety, and the safety of the kingdom is at stake, she will behave better, I think.&nbsp; Underneath her concern with fashion and gossip and jewels, she does understand her basic responsibility to the kingdom."<br><br>She sighed, frowning a little.&nbsp; "I am not sure how easy convincing her will be, however," she admitted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 23:04:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grinned at her, and leaned forward, his mouth brushing against her ear, whispering, "If she starts to be too much for you to handle, just give me a 'look', like you want to be saved. I will then demand my time with my wife, and we can then leave those two for some alone time. Who knows, some of it might actually be because we actually want to be alone for a bit, beloved wife."<br><br>He kissed her ear, before saying, "Well, then point out that it is harder to find someone hiding, and if she gets captured, she will not be able to save the kingdom from the Kents. Just point those two things out to her royal pain, and she should calm down a bit."<br><br>He looked at the path, and said, "The barn is right around that next turn."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-10-2007, 23:17:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed again.&nbsp; "I am afraid I became rather used to her ways at Court.... but I will still want to be rescued by you now and then, love.&nbsp; I will handle her as best I can, so you will not be bothered too much, but there will be times when I will sorely need you..."<br><br>She looked at the path, frowning.&nbsp; "Yes, it is," she agreed unhappily, and turned to him quickly.&nbsp; "Just one more kiss before we go any further, husband," she whispered as she moved eagerly into his arms.&nbsp; "Then I can survive anything."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 00:01:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled, and kissed her, long, passionately, and with all his heart behind that one kiss. His hands rested on her hips, and he reluctantly broke the kiss, saying, "Till tonight then, beloved."<br><br>He smiled at her, and held her hand as they walked around the bend, ready for almost anything the world threw at them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 01:50:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was still beaming as they returned, sure she would never again stop smiling -- until they rounded a corner and heard the princess' voice raised in annoyance.&nbsp; Cat shook her head, slowly, and her steps grew more reluctant.&nbsp; Still, it would have to be faced, and better sooner than later.&nbsp; "The first test of our resolve not to treat her too badly," she murmured, squeezing his hand.<br><br>Elinor, as it turned out, was complaining about the bed.&nbsp; "I cannot sleep on <em>this</em>.&nbsp; Even exhausted as I am, it will not do.&nbsp; The sheets are too rough, the mattress too hard -- no, it will not do!"<br><br>There was a murmured reply from Samuel that they couldn't catch, which seemed to do little to calm the princess down.&nbsp; "Go and rest, love," Cat said.&nbsp; "I will do what I can with her."&nbsp; She snuck a quick peck on the cheek and braced herself to go into the room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 04:29:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron heard the first comment, and tilted his head to the side, his teeth bared, in a sign of annoyance she would learn before too much longer with the princess. He looked at Cathrine, and nodded, saying, "I will try, but mayhap we will come across someone still loyal to the throne, a noble family, and can foist her off on them. After all, they would be prepared for it."<br><br>He kissed Cathrine back, and shook his head, continuing, "I will not abandon you to her royal brat. That would be rude of me, and remiss of my responsibilities as your husband. I am to stay with, through rough and smooth times. This is one of the rough times. So, I will deal with it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 05:03:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm sure many are still loyal to the royal family, but dare not say so," Cat said.&nbsp; "So it will not be easy to find them, I'm afraid."<br><br>She squeezed his hand gratefully, smiling at his loyalty.&nbsp; "Then we will face her together.&nbsp; But you should be sure to rest tonight, love.&nbsp; You have had a difficult day."<br><br>Samuel had apparently nearly soothed her, or at least convinced her that complaining would not make a better bed appear, but she was quick to attach herself to Cat as soon as she appeared.&nbsp; "<em>You</em> understand, Lady Catherine.&nbsp; I know these are difficult times, but we must cling to some of the proprieties, at least.&nbsp; I will trust you to find a way to make this bed more tolerable.&nbsp; And you do have other food, I trust?&nbsp; I have looked at what you have here, and most of it is quite unsuitable."<br><br>Cat summoned up all her diplomacy, laying a cautioning hand on Aaron's arm.&nbsp; "I will do my best with the bed, your majesty, but I fear we have little choice in the matter of food.&nbsp; If there is a particular game animal you would like, we can see about hunting some for you, but otherwise we shall have to make do."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 05:07:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron managed to not make a comment, but instead rolled his eyes, and not too subtly at that. He managed to keep from smiling at the whining tone in Elinor's voice, and waited to hear how the bratty princess would respond.<br><br>Samuel was waiting patiently, and was mentally going through the game in the area, wondering what exotic bird he would have to hunt down tonight. He prayed that she would not ask for quail, as it was the wrong season to easily find them, but they were her favorite. And they had not enough of the spices that made her favorite dish, and was bracing for her next outburst.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 05:29:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As though reading Samuel's thoughts, Elinor immediately asked for quail.&nbsp; Cat, not knowing enough about hunting difficulties, didn't try to dissuade her, instead looking hopefully at the two men.&nbsp; She hadn't missed Aaron's eye-rolling, but thought he was doing quite well, all in all.&nbsp; The princess was well into a litany of her favorite menus, to which Cat decided she could safely only half-listen to, while she tended to other things.<br><br>"Would you help me turn the mattress, please?" she asked Aaron during a lull in the food discussion, refraining from endearments just yet.&nbsp; "That may improve things."&nbsp; Expertly, she made soothing and sympathetic noises as called for during the princess' rantings, and Elinor seemed none the wiser.<br><br>Then, suddenly, Elinor seemed to shift her focus to Aaron.&nbsp; Cat realized this in mid-sentence, as the other woman was beginning to flatter Aaron as a great hunter of men.&nbsp; "...so one little quail or two should prove not the slightest difficulty for you, should it?&nbsp; And it would please your princess so much."&nbsp; Amazingly, she smiled, with a sort of hopeful expression that Cat did not quite care for.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 05:42:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Samuel glared at Aaron, who considered the Princess's request, asking first, while completely missing the flattery, "Quail... Small, flightless fowl, tends to be easier to hunter a bit closer to winter? Dark brown, and usually pale colors on the underbelly? Yes, I believe I could get a few of them."<br><br>Samuel actually began to cough in shock, and started to say something, but stopped himself, only to say, "As it is getting dark, I will help with the mattress. Aaron can go get the food."<br><br>He sneered at Aaron's retreating back, who waved, his thanks, giving Cathrine a wink, as he stepped out, grabbing a trio of daggers, so as to disguise his true hunting weapons, claws, and left for the forest. Once clear of the barn, and a distance in the brush, he stripped and stored his weapons and clothing in an easy to find spot. He shifted into his lizard-man form, grinning as he realized he was cheating, and sped off into the forest, using his enhanced senses to quickly find the well hidden birds.<br><br>He realized that Quail abounded here, and that they lay very still when a hunter was nearby, making them appear to vanish into the forest. Which explained why it was easier to hunt them closer to winter, when the birds had to cross ground covered in snow. He quickly found and killed nearly a half dozen quail, and returned to his spot, where he shifted back to his human body and grabbed one of his daggers. He stabbed each body in a different spot, as if he had killed them with throwing daggers. He then removed the head, and carried bodies back to the barn, after letting about a half hour pass.<br><br>He yelled to Samuel, "Get out here and help, Samuel, you lazy sluggard. You can skin and dress three of them, and I will get the other three."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 15:44:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor's face lit up as she heard this, obviously already tasting the delicacy, and Cat kept her knowledge of how Aaron had caught all this bounty so quickly strictly to herself.&nbsp; The princess turned to her as a kindred spirit, now in one of her benevolent, condescending moods.&nbsp; "Has it been dreadful for you here, my dear?" she asked, so sweetly that Cat was instantly suspicious.&nbsp; "So <em>rustic</em> -- and that young man, what was his name?&nbsp; Aaron, of no particular family, I believe?&nbsp; Is he <em>terribly</em> wild and uncouth?"<br><br>From the look in the princess' eye, Cat had a sinking feeling she knew what lay behind these sudden questions.&nbsp; "He is a little wild, your majesty," she replied carefully.&nbsp; "But not so uncouth to those who treat him well."<br><br>This was perhaps not quite the answer Elinor had hoped for, but the look did not leave her face.&nbsp; "I would like to speak to him when he is done with his work," she said, the usual imperious tone back in her voice.<br><br>"Of course, your majesty," Cat said, expertly hiding her unhappiness.&nbsp; There seemed no casual, tacful way to bring up her status as Aaron's betrothed wife, but that would have to be done, and quickly, or this barn would be far too small for the three of them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 19:38:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Samuel was already staring at Aaron, and was trying to get his brain working, before finally saying, "How the blazes did you get SIX of them, in the fall, that fast? And with daggers no less?"<br><br>Aaron simply smiled at him, laying the six birds on a blanket, and said, "Because I am good, that is how. They like to lie still, and that just means you have to spot them, and then hit a non-moving target. Not really that hard, for a thief."<br><br>He made a note to take a little longer next time, as he did not want to arouse further suspicions. He smiled as he began to dress the birds, and Samuel growled, before moving forward and doing the same. Aaron finished a bit ahead of Samuel, and went to his packs, looking for the spices. He did not overhear the conversation between the two women, or else he might have forgot his good mood in lieu of putting the princess back in her place. He was whistling, tunelessly, as he found the spices, and stopped to say, "Dinner will be ready in an hour."<br><br>He went back over to the birds, and began to add the spices, before placing them in a pot, all six, and burying it in the fire, being careful to not burn himself.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 20:02:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat went over to him as he finished, thoroughly unhappy with her errand, but well aware she had no choice.&nbsp; "Her highness wishes to speak with you," she said, kneeling down next to him with a sigh.&nbsp; "I'm afraid she wants to compliment you on your hunting prowess.&nbsp; And -- well.&nbsp; I'm also afraid she's begun to think of you as... well, as a challenge."<br><br>She looked quietly unhappy for a moment, then added, "I have not found a chance to tell her we are betrothed now.&nbsp; Perhaps if you let her know that, she will not be quite so -- well.&nbsp; Interested," she finished uncertainly.&nbsp; Privately, she doubted that the princess would change her mind under any circumstances, but it was best to try the easy way first.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 20:16:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked up as Cathrine approached, and smiled. He stopped as she told him why she came over, and closed his eyes, fingers pinching the bridge of his nose, and looked at her, as if expecting her to say this was a joke. He sighed, and said, "I would hope she thinks of me as a challenge, maybe that will get her to stop acting so superior to everyone else. Especially since now, she is a person, and the princess is added to her name, only as a bow to the past. Until she sits on the throne, she is now a noble, and barely that. Does she normally act this... brainless, or are we just lucky?"<br><br>He had kept his voice down, enough that Samuel had not heard his disrespectful comment, but it summed up his thoughts rather nicely. He stood up, and said, "Lead on, betrothed, and I will try to gently ease her into the thought."<br><br>He did put her ring on, that she had given him, the night they had fled from her family mansion, as he followed Cathrine back to the... to Elinor's room. He slipped his hand into hers, gave her a reassuring squeeze, silently letting her know that he was still very much in love with her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 20:33:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"She is accustomed to being one of the most sought-after women in the kingdom, love," Cat said.&nbsp; "It makes no sense to her that a man would not want to win her affections.&nbsp; And she is very beautiful," she added quietly.&nbsp; But she smiled, pleased, as Aaron put on his ring and squeezed her hand, knowing then that everything would be all right, if awkward.<br><br>Elinor looked prepared to hold court, sitting on the edge of the bed with her skirts as artfully arranged as though she was on a throne.&nbsp; "Thank you, my lady Catherine," she said.&nbsp; "You may withdraw."<br><br>This was so blatant a breach of etiquette, even considering the circumstances, that Cat was struck speechless.&nbsp; She shot an alarmed look at Aaron, but curtseyed and prepared to leave -- or more precisely, to get out of sight and then eavesdrop for all she was worth.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 20:36:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron raised an eyebrow, and said, "My betrothed should be allowed to stay. If only to be sure that I don't forget myself. And I am afraid that I must insist."<br><br>He knew that was going to fly like a wingless, dead, flightless bird, but he wanted to make sure that the... that Elinor, understood exactly where he was standing. And that she would need to do a lot more to get him alone with her, than merely ordering his beloved to leave.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 20:49:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Though it was Aaron who'd delivered the news, the princess' steely gaze fixed on Cat instead, as though she must have threatened or hypnotized the man into becoming her bridegroom.&nbsp; The duchess began to empathize with the quail, but she stood tall and held her ground.<br><br>"Your betrothed," Elinor echoed, in a sickly-sweet voice that made Cat cringe.&nbsp; "You are a sly one, Lady Catherine.&nbsp; Have you your father's permission for this... alliance?"<br><br>Cat stood a little straighter.&nbsp; "My father is now dead, your majesty, at the hands of the Kents.&nbsp; In his absence, I have obtained my brother's permission to marry."&nbsp; She lied unblinkingly, and the princess was forced to believe it, and turn to other tactics.<br><br>"Your family was always most loyal to my own," she began.&nbsp; "I am certain my father would have wished to arrange a much more advantageous marriage for you, Lady Catherine.&nbsp; You must not be overhasty, even in these unsettled times.&nbsp; When the throne is again secure, I can arrange a much better match for you -- a Duke, perhaps even a foreign prince."<br><br>But Cat was already shaking her head firmly.&nbsp; "I thank you most deeply for the consideration you show me, your majesty.&nbsp; But there is no better match for me in this world than the man who has won my heart."&nbsp; And she made a perfect curtsey, while Elinor struggled to control her temper.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 20:57:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron felt the need to slap the... slap Elinor. Damn it, he thought, I keep doing it, even in my own head! He looked at Elinor, and said, "Your father's wishes went with him to the grave, Elinor. We have been loathe to point this out before, but I feel that I must. You are a princess, no more. You have no relatives that sit on a throne, unless you wish to claim the Kents, by way of your mother and Perry...? No, I don't think you wish to do that."<br><br>He knew damn well that this was going to make her explode, but the sooner she did, the better for <strong>her</strong> it would be. He figured he might as well try to be the villain for a bit, if only to keep Cathrine from being visually impaled on Elinor's glare. He stepped slightly forward and to the side, giving Cathrine a reassuring smile as he did so, knowing full well what he thought he was doing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 21:17:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat froze in sudden terror.&nbsp; She'd never seen such a look of rage before, not even on the face of any of the Kents.&nbsp; Even the princess was, for an instant, too overwhelmed to speak.<br><br>This respite didn't last, of course.&nbsp; She stood, slowly, face turning nearly purple with anger.&nbsp; "How <em>dare</em> you!&nbsp; How dare you even speak of my mother, <em>your Queen</em>, in that disrespectful, offhand manner!&nbsp; I will have you horsewhipped!&nbsp; Drawn and quartered!&nbsp; To insult <em>me</em> in this fashion -- Samuel!" she suddenly shrieked, and Cat flinched at the shrill sound.<br><br>Samuel appeared a moment later, utterly confused, and her confused orders to arrest Aaron did nothing to clear things up for him.&nbsp; He frowned and looked at Aaron, waiting as patiently as he could for an explanation.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-10-2007, 21:22:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at her, with pity, and tilted his head to the side, and said, "Cathrine, would you please step out. I think that while I am being a bit too disrespectful, what I am trying to get across is that we cannot hide a princess. And hiding is what we must do. The Kents have every advantage over us princess, and what happened to the Queen is a... crime that can not be described until we know if she can be healed. And I don't want to see that happen to anyone else.<br><br>Princess, please, for your sake as well as the kingdom's and everyone else, try to act like a normal person. While Samuel and myself can defend you, until you have a few more guards, we can not defend you from a small army that the Kents would send to get you back. You and the Queen are legitimacy to the throne, and while having one means that most will not question them, having both means their take over was an absolute success. And your brothers and father did not die to give them that."<br><br>He looked at Elinor, hoping she would, eventually, forgive him for being blunt, that was the real him, and all he knew.<br><br>He pushed on, saying, "While I am a decent hunter, and Samuel is a good, loyal man, we need to know which families are going to be inclined to help us. And for that, we will need you and Cathrine to go back over what you know of the houses. Me and Samuel will try to get you back to the loyalist families, but until we do, it is imperative that we look like a pair of guards escorting two noblewomen to their countryside manors, what with all the 'bandits' running amok in the capital."<br><br>He sighed, and waited for the princess to order Samuel to cut his head off.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-10-2007, 15:16:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor would have dearly loved to give such an order.&nbsp; The words hovered on her lips, and the only thing stopping her for the moment was the fact that she wasn't entirely sure Samuel would do it, and she couldn't bear the thought of being disobeyed.&nbsp; And some of the things Aaron said made sense, much as it pained her to admit it.&nbsp; So, with a great effort, she stopped herself from screaming.<br><br>After a long, tense pause, she took a deep breath and slowly sat down again.&nbsp; "I do not forgive you," she said first, coldly, fixing Aaron with a glare.&nbsp; "But even the worst fool may sometimes speak sense... and there is truth in what you say."<br><br>She paused again, and finally seemed to get a better grip on herself as she continued in a slightly more normal tone.&nbsp; "The kingdom depends on me.&nbsp; I must keep my freedom, and plan in safety.&nbsp; Regaining the realm, and punishing the Kents, must be my first and only priorities.&nbsp; I will do as you suggest.&nbsp; Lady Catherine, attend me, please.&nbsp; We must discuss matters."<br><br>Then she looked at Samuel.&nbsp; "I will dine here with the Lady Catherine.&nbsp; I have no wish to see anyone else at this time."&nbsp; She pointedly did not look at Aaron, and Samuel only bowed and murmured an acknowledgment.&nbsp; Cat belatedly bobbed a quick curtsey, though her eyes never quite left Aaron, her eyes still wide and amazed by everything that had happened.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-10-2007, 18:17:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron sighed and sketched a bow, giving Cathrine an apologetic shrug as he turned to leave. He stepped outside, and shut the door, saying, "Dinner should be ready in a bit. Samuel will knock before delivering it."<br><br>Samuel glared at Aaron as he shut the door, and snarled, "Are you daft, crazy, or just stupid? I would have had to cut your damn, fool head off if she had asked me too. And what makes you think I am going to deliver the dinner to the women, like some kind of serving boy?"<br><br>Aaron rolled his eyes, as he checked the quail, saying, "I am a thief, therefore, bold and clever to the point of being crazy. And while you could have tried to cut my head, you would have come down with a very serious case of dead. A sword is a close range weapon, while daggers can be used at range. And I can hit a small, fast moving bird with one."<br><br>The men stared at each other for a moment, Samuel angry, Aaron uncaring, before Samuel cursed him, and walked off. Aaron smiled, and realized that he needed to keep his blunt tendencies in check. Hell, he mused, I could piss off the Watcher.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-10-2007, 18:43:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat could hear enough of the men's conversation to know that things were no easier out there.&nbsp; The princess still fumed, though more calmly -- which was almost more worrying, making Cat fear some long, dran-out revenge later.<br><br>"How CAN you be betrothed to that-- to <em>that/i]!" Elinor finally exclaimed, looking at Cat with something between sympathy and distaste.&nbsp; "He has no concept of etiquette, no idea of how to speak to anyone of any sort of sensibilities... how can you BEAR him?"<br><br>Cat fought back the urge to defend Aaron the way she really wanted to -- that would only start a still worse argument, and probably make the princess unbearable for days, if not weeks.&nbsp; "He is not schooled in the courtly ways, of course, your majesty.&nbsp; But that is one of the things I like about him.&nbsp; He can say what he means.&nbsp; More people should do that... the court is always such a web of lies and deception, I can hardly stand it sometimes.&nbsp; He is honest, and once you have won his trust, he will never forsake you.&nbsp; More people should also be like that."<br><br>Elinor fell silent, and Cat feared even her gentle, even words had only made her angrier.&nbsp; But when she finally spoke, her voice sounded almost sad.&nbsp; "Then I wish you joy of him, Lady Catherine."&nbsp; And she turned away, studying the bedspread next to her.</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-10-2007, 19:07:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron minded the quail, and did not worry about the Princess. Cathrine on the other hand, he was worried about, not because she would get hurt, he knew that would not happen, but something much worse for him, but he doubted anyone else would understand. He was worried she would be disappointed in him, and that hurt him worse than anything else, short of the thought of her getting hurt, did. He sighed, and made a point, again, to try and be a bit less blunt.<br><br>He looked up, when he suddenly stopped. The forest was far too quiet for his peace of mind. He stood up, and slid forward, toward the door, his cloak draw around him, and peered out, before he heard Samuel blundering around in the forest. Checking first to be sure it was actually him, and it was, the guard was trying to hunt, Aaron smiled and went back to the fire, and pulled the hot pot from the fire. He removed the lid, using his cloak to keep his hand from getting burnt, and checked the quail. Near as he could tell, they were done.<br><br>Checking the bags, he smiled when he saw the plain, pewter bowls and knives, and used the pewter knives to get the quail out and divided into the four bowls, two for each woman, and one for the guys. He sighed, before shrugging, and grabbing two of the bowls, he stood and walked over to the door, where he yelled, "Dinner is served. Might I enter?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-10-2007, 20:05:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat opened the door so quickly that she had to have been hovering anxiously, waiting for the knock.&nbsp; Instead of taking the food in right away, she stepped out to talk to him for a moment, whispering quietly and quickly.&nbsp; "The princess is still upset, but more saddened now, I think.&nbsp; It would be better, perhaps, if she didn't see you just now."<br><br>She sighed, aware that she would probably have to spend the rest of the day soothing Elinor, but at least it wouldn't be too much longer before the princess would likely want to rest, after her tiring day.&nbsp; She leaned in to kiss Aaron as she took the food.&nbsp; "I will be back with you as soon as I can, love.&nbsp; At least I think she will behave now," she added with a rueful smile.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-10-2007, 21:21:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron handed Cathrine the two bowls, and kissed her back, saying, "Tell her I am sorry for my bluntness. It was uncalled for. But bluntness is all I know. I rely on you to keep from being too blunt. Something that was always getting me in trouble. I did not want to hurt her, but she needed to understand what I was trying to do. Where ever we go now, she will not be well treated until she is with the loyalist families, if there are any."<br><br>He kissed her back, one hand gently tracing her cheek, before he kissed Cathrine again, his eyes asking for her forgiveness for his earlier actions. The moment was soon shattered, as Samuel came back, a bit battered from thrashing through the forest, but he had brought back a pair of ducks, looking far too pleased with himself. And Aaron, pulled from an intimate, enjoyable moment with his betrothed, was not about to let this pass. He let Cathrine return, taking the ducks, and started to sneer at his battered body, but stopped, to instead ask, "Where did you get that bow and quiver?"<br><br>Samuel gave Aaron a shrewd look, like he knew something Aaron did not, and said, "Small clearing, with several dead horses in it. Lots of good stuff out there, we could outfit a small squad with the weapons that were left. Strange thing is, all those horses had fatal dagger wounds, to the neck and legs. Know anything about it, dagger master?"<br><br>Aaron gave him a cold look, before turning to take a sack from the saddlebags, and replied, "No, I don't know anything about it. Where is this clearing, those weapons could be sold, or stored against later need?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 05:12:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The princess was indeed subdued, though again Cat feared that this was more the calm befoire the storm than anything else.&nbsp; In spite of having demanded the delicacy, Elinor ate little, and spent much of her time brooding and resisting Cat's efforts to draw her out on precisely what was bothering her.<br><br>But the princess did rouse herself enough to discuss possible hiding places, and the two women quickly decided on the best two possibilities as far as loyalist families, and discussed ways of sounding them out discreetly.&nbsp; Elinor still seemed tense, even a little angry, but she spoke rationally enough, and Cat was relieved that she was at last focusing on the most vital task at hand.<br><br>Still, this was going to be a long few days...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 07:01:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron got Samuel's directions, and went off to the clearing where he had fought Kent and his entourage. He gathered up what he could store in the bag, and then returned, placing the bag on a hay-bale, and settled down to split the duck and the remains of Cathrine and his last meal, as the women had been given the choice bits. Once done, the men ignored each other, Samuel moving to put his sleeping roll across the threshold of the door to guard, Aaron curled up on his in one of the stalls, relaxing slowly, missing Cathrine already.<br><br>He gently chided himself, telling himself that she would come as soon as she could, and settled in to wait patiently, trying to not fall asleep.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 16:59:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat suspected that the princess would have preferred to stay up all night brooding, but thankfully for them both, the events of the day took their toll and she fell asleep quite quickly.&nbsp; The duchess paused long enough to make sure she was covered and comfortable -- in spite of the way she'd spoken about Aaron, Cat knew what it was like to lose one's family and feel adrift, and she felt genuine sympathy for the other girl.&nbsp; Cat had Aaron, but Elinor had only her duty.<br><br>Finally, with Elinor soundly asleep, she slipped out to meet her rogue -- her betrothed, she reminded herself with a smile.&nbsp; He looked almost asleep himself, stretched out on his makeshift bed, and for a moment, she just stood and looked at him, reminding herself how lucky she was.&nbsp; Then she slipped over to him quietly, moving to curl up next to him.&nbsp; "She's asleep, love," she whispered, feeling a vague sense of triumph at that fact.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 19:33:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron awoke at the sound of the door opening, and Samuel moved aside to let Cathrine pass. Aaron held an arm out and pulled her close, as she lay down, smiling at her. He kissed her forehead, and said, "Good. She needs to sleep, the gods know I need to, and I am in better shape than she is."<br><br>He glanced toward Samuel, before kissing his love, and whispering, "I am proud of you, beloved. That lie about your brother's permission was very believable. I almost believed it, and I know for a fact that you never got permission."<br><br>Moving over slightly, he pulled her more onto the bedroll, before asking, "How is she doing? I did not hear any screams after I left, but that does not really mean anything."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 19:57:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed.&nbsp; "I never lied about such a thing in my life," she whispered, shame-faced.&nbsp; "It will be true, though.&nbsp; My brother will give me permission, once I explain.&nbsp; Once he meets you.&nbsp; He will understand."&nbsp; She smiled and kissed him, looking back nervously in Samuel's direction... though they were hardly doing anything wrong.&nbsp; This and more was expected of betrothed couples.<br><br>"She seems almost sad now," she said, frowning slightly.&nbsp; "Perhaps it was only that she was tired... but she is upset about losing her family.&nbsp; And I think perhaps she was more fond of you than she cared to admit.&nbsp; But I think a good sleep will work wonders.&nbsp; Things will be better in the morning."&nbsp; She settled comfortably into his arms, heedless of the hard floor.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 20:11:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grinned at her shame-faced expression, kissing Cathrine, his hands rubbing her sides as she tried to explain. He put a finger to her lips, cutting her explanation about the lie off, his expression saying that there was nothing to explain. He frowned in thought at her description of the Princess, and said, "Well, since she seems to be fond of me, I will try to be nice to her, but make it clear that I am already taken, and quite happy about it."<br><br>Another kiss, and he pulled her a bit closer, letting her rest her head against his shoulder, before resting his head against hers, and dozing off. He awoke early, the next morning, at a muffled curse, and the sound of someone tripping over something, and falling noisily. Aaron was up immediately, half awake, but a dagger in his hand, ready to throw, the other hand holding Cathrine close, protectively.&nbsp; He glared at the still cursing Samuel, who had tripped over a mislaid saddlebag, and snarled, "Do you mind? Some people are trying to sleep. Both of the women need as much as they can get."<br><br>Samuel gave a cursing reply, questioning his parentage, sexual partners, and primary choice of food. Aaron threw the dagger at him, making it hit the wall, after clipping his hair, and said, "I frankly don't care what you say about me, but if you insult Cathrine along with me, I have a problem. More so if it is only her. I will forgive, this once, but not the next time."<br><br>Samuel gave him a gesture more suited for the back alleys of the town, and threw the saddle bag to rest over a divide in the stalls. He then began to get the fire going, getting ready for the day, while Aaron curled up around Cathrine, gently kissing and stroking her, not enough to wake her, but if she awakens, they would be liked, he hoped.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 20:22:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat wasn't exhausted enough to sleep through the near-fight, and she was already half-awake as Aaron moved to caress her.&nbsp; "Is everything all right?" she asked, clearly still almost dreaming and not quite remembering where she was.&nbsp; "Is the princess awake?" she added, waking a little more and recalling yesterday's events, though she was clearly unhappy at the thought of having to get up and play lady-in-waiting again at this particular moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 20:30:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shook his head, saying, "If she is, she has not started yelling for attention yet. Just relax, and let my touches brush the worry from your mind."<br><br>He shift her so that her head rested in his lap, his hands brushing her hair from her face, trailing gently over her lips, then down her graceful neck, and the beautiful curve her shoulders. Glancing at Samuel, he suddenly smiled mischievously, and whispered, "Lets us fly from here, for a mere moment. I am claiming betrothed rights. Shall we head back to the pond for a while, and enjoy each others company?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 20:39:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed and relaxed into Aaron's caresses, closing her eyes though she was nowhere near falling back asleep as she shivered faintly under his touch.&nbsp; At his suggestion, her eyes flew open again and she hesitated nervously before giving in to the delicious temptation.&nbsp; "I do not suppose they will miss us... if we are only gone a little while," she murmured, trying not to grin as she sat up and held out her hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 20:53:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed her, and stood up, before helping Cathrine to her feet. He pulled her up into a kiss, reluctantly breaking the kiss to sweep her off her feet, and carried her toward the lake. He kissed her as he carried toward the lake, ignoring the shocked glare that Samuel gave him, but Cathrine was buried in his kiss, and missed it. He waited till they were out of the barn, before he let his mouth explore, his feet moving surely over the ground, despite not watching where he was going.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 21:04:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat had a feeling they were being stared at, and none too happily, but she kept her eyes firmly shut so she wouldn't have to know for sure and blush or feel guilty.&nbsp; As far as she was concerned, they were a betrothed couple, with or without her brother's permission, and so they more than deserved some time alone together.&nbsp; She didn't begrudge sheltering the princess or Samuel, of course, given the emergency, but the place really was too small for four people.<br><br>Belatedly, she realized that they really should have fallen down by now, but she didn't care.&nbsp; She returned his kisses eagerly, moaning faintly.&nbsp; It was unseemly, but she'd missed his touch terribly even in the short while he'd been gone, and she ached to make up for lost time, at least a little.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 21:11:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron carried Cathrine all the way to the lake, his mouth still exploring what little skin that her dress allowed to show. He wanted to simply couple with her, against the nearest surface, not even undressing more than absolutely needed to perform the act. But he curbed his desire, until they arrived back at the lake, and he found a soft, dry spot under some trees, where he gently lay his lovely Cat down, and whispered, "Beloved...", his voice thick with desire for her.<br><br>He stripped his shirt off quickly wanting to feel her against him, wanting her like a fire desired fuel. His kissed where deep and passionate, gently but fierce, tender and love-filled. He rubbed her sides, wanting her pleasure before his own, wanting to worship her as his own, private goddess.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 21:17:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				By the time they reached the water, Cat felt hot and almost weak with desire, his kisses inflaming her own need.&nbsp; At the sound of his own need, clear in the way he spoke that one word, she shivered, moaning as she moved to pull off her dress, the fabric suddenly ridiculous and much too much in the way.&nbsp; But it was slow going, between her shaking and her overriding need to keep kissing him, and she moaned in frustration now, shifting impatiently beneath him, aching for his skin against hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 21:28:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron finished undressing himself, his prick fully erect, and nearly rock hard with his desire. He saw his Cat struggling with her dress, and helped her out of it, being careful not to damage her dress. He carefully set the flattering dress to the side, before turning his attention to his beautiful wife to be. He leaned do, kissing her, his hands beside her, trying to not simply impale her, wanting to lengthen his love-making long and enjoyable.<br><br>He moved his hands up her sides, stroking her, while he straddled her, before he suddenly stopped, and asked, "Would you like to be on top, beloved, or is this fine?"<br><br>He was fighting his instincts, roaring in his ears with his blood, wanting to claim her again and again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 21:40:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was a relief to finally be free of the dress, pretty though it was, and Cat took a deep breath, trying to get herself under control.&nbsp; She really was being completely unladylike, but she couldn't stop herself -- nor did she really want to, come to that.&nbsp; All she wanted was to join with her rogue, her beloved...<br><br>She sighed with longing as his hands traced over her curves, reaching up to pull him closer and feel his warmth against her.&nbsp; Her lips moved over his skin, wherever she could reach, almost tasting the tension in him.&nbsp; "It's fine, love, it's fine," she gasped at his question, shivering with arousal as she felt his hard shaft against her.&nbsp; She kissed him, hard, unable to resist the urge, and moaned against his mouth, shifting her hips invitingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 21:47:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rubbed himself against her, is body tingling where their skin met, and pushed himself slowly into her welcoming depths. Despoiling his beloved again, his girth fully imbedded in her body, he almost sighed with relief, before leaning down to kiss her. He rested as much of his weight against her as he dared, not much, truth be told, and just held himself, enjoying the feel of her body against his own. He kissed her again, his hands running along her sides to stop at her hips, gently holding her steady while he began to move. He gasped her name as he moved, his complete devotion evident in his tone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 22:03:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat moaned, long and low, as he slowly pressed into her.&nbsp; He stretched her wonderfully, her body feeling both relieved and tense with desire at having him inside her again.&nbsp; She reached up to kiss him, shivering and sighing, lifting her legs to wrap around him.&nbsp; Then he began to move, and she arched to meet him, shivering harder as he said her name with such love and longing.&nbsp; "Beloved," she whispered, her voice filled with her own aching need, her own adoration.<br><br>They found a rhythm, rocking together under the trees, Cat forgetting all her fears of doing such a thing outside.&nbsp; This was perfect, coupling with him so near the spot where he'd asked her to be his forever, and she smiled lovingly up at him, almost crying from sheer, blissful happiness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 22:21:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron eagerly responded, moving harder, filling her with his shaft as they coupled. He moaned as her body shuddered, the tingles running up her body passing to his hard cock in her sex. He kissed her, his thrusting taking on the faster rhythm of near release, before he slowed a bit, taking his time, lengthening the coupling to something less fevered than she had been forced to endure before, bringing his true staying power to this coupling. His blood let him do remarkable things that defied a normal human, and he intended to pleasure his Cat until she begged for him to stop, and released so many times that she lost count.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 22:39:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was a little surprised when he suddenly slowed, but pleasantly so.&nbsp; She was in no rush to return, and would gladly stay with him like this all day if only that was possible.&nbsp; Her body craved this, craved him, and she wanted this sweet, stolen time with him to last as long as it possibly could.<br><br>She moaned, shifting beneath him as she felt the pleasure build inside her, slowly, deliciously, the heat in her sex beginning to shiver through her entire body.&nbsp; She murmured his name, holding him more tightly, then gasped as she felt the throes of climax begin to claim her, her body tightening around him hungrily.&nbsp; Her gasps became cries, though she had enough presence of mind left to try to be quieter than usual, and she shuddered against him through her orgasm, her sex gripping his shaft eagerly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 22:55:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron felt Cat's release, her body begging for his own, and he did not disappoint, his penis plunging deep, hilting against her love nest, his seed pouring into her womb. This was much more intense than their other climaxes, but it was easier to ride, for he had taken his time in reaching it, rather than running toward it. He filled her, and it felt like an eternity yet only a heartbeat before he stopped. He thrust thrice more, making sure he was done, the thrusts long and slow, meant to help ease her to the after glow. He rolled to the side, and held her to him, enjoying the feel of her heat neat his own.<br><br>He kissed her and whispered, "My beloved, betrothed Cat..."<br><br>He rested his head against her, before slowly slipping from her depths, his softening member slipping from her folds, as he nearly purred in pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-10-2007, 23:38:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped as his seed filled her, her cries suddenly growing much louder than intended.&nbsp; The pleasure went on and on, fading only slowly, leaving her weak and yet infinitely alive and aware, feeling their every breath, every heartbeat, as they both slowly returned to earth.&nbsp; She nestled into his arms, sighing faintly as he slipped from her body, holding him more tightly to make up for that loss.<br><br>"My love," she murmured, shivering faintly in the aftermath, her sex still warm and throbbing.&nbsp; She closed her eyes, savoring that feeling as well as the sensation of his body against hers, skin on skin as a soft breeze blew over them, the sounds of the forest slowly returning to life as they quieted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 20:39:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rubbed against Cathrine, kissing her cheek at her murmur, and sighing in pleasure. His hand snaked down her stomach, tracing random designs on it, feeling her body twitch as he found small pockets of pleasure on her, and wasted a moment tracing her subtle muscles. His hand suddenly went lower, cupping around her nest, and he kissed her again, stifling her gasp.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 21:10:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed at his caresses, reaching out to run her hands over his arms and shoulders, savoring the feel of him.&nbsp; Then she did indeed gasp into his mouth as his hand crept lower, her body arching to meet his fingers.&nbsp; Her folds were still slick from their joining and his hand slid over her easily, making her whimper with suddenly renewed hunger.<br><br>They should go back soon, she knew that, but she couldn't bear to think of it yet.&nbsp; Let the princess wonder for a little while, she thought rebelliously.&nbsp; This was her honeymoon, in a way, though they could not yet tell anyone of their joy, as she wished they could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 21:43:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slipped his fingers into Cat's warm, velvet depths, his kisses gently pushing her back to an arousal, where he would take her again. His tongue lengthened as they kissed, his fingers suddenly began to grow claws, and a tail wrapped around her far leg, pulling her up and toward him. His body continued to transform into his lizard, wanting to fully pleasure his mate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 22:06:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped again, this time in surprise as she realized Aaron was transforming, and she shivered and clung to him as his body grew larger and stronger against her, feeling the amazing way his skin became scales.&nbsp; She arched towards him, a thrill racing through her as he pulled her close.&nbsp; He would not tire for a long time in this form, she knew, and her body ached for him, to feel him inside her, filling her again and again.&nbsp; Any thoughts of dutifully returning vanished, and she returned his caresses hungrily, pressing towards him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 22:12:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron hurred in pleasure as he felt Cat rubbing against him, and eagerly responded, rolling her onto her back, and gently nipping at her neck, teeth brushing her neck, but not breaking her skin. His tongue flicked out to rub against her neck, as his fingers slipped from her nest, to be replaced with his throbbing cock, already massive, swollen, and hard, aching with need to be inside of Cathrine. He buried his claws in the ground beside her, not trusting her flesh to hold back his lethally sharp nails if he lost control while claiming his mate again. The cock strained against her walls, trying to fill her inner depths, and slowly slid deep within her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 22:27:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now Cat moaned, forgetting all about being ladylike as well, and simply lifting her body and opening herself to him, welcoming his swollen shaft into her aching body.&nbsp; Now she was stretched to the utmost, the pleasure just this side of pain, but she craved the feeling.&nbsp; She thrust towards him, urging him on, demanding more as he slid into her slick passage.&nbsp; "Yes, love, yes," she moaned, crying out as he finally hilted inside her, his massive cock filling her completely.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 22:33:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron growled as he hilted feeling his shaft against her cervix, and began the long, slow thrusts that nearly removed his cock from her passage, before sliding it back all the way in, giving her love nest the opportunity to caress and squeeze every ridged inch of his massive cock. He worked slowly, building up speed, taking his time to give her the full enjoyment of his endowment, but soon he was moving his cock quickly, in short, fast movements, that rammed his testicles against her hips, and the most rough part of his cock against her g-spot, almost as if their bodies had been created for the others enjoyment. He kept his head low, panting with his exertions, right by her ear, sometimes snarling as her body squeezed his shaft just right.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 22:47:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat clung to him desperately, her body shaking and tense around him.&nbsp; His almost animal need made her feel wild, too, her cries long and low and filled with sheer want.&nbsp; As soon as his movements became quick and short, her cries took on a new urgency and her hands gripped him harder.&nbsp; Her passage throbbed around him, spasming hard, and she had just enough presence of mind left to turn her head, trying to smother the near-screams that escaped her.<br><br>As the pleasure rushed through her, the sensation drawn out for long, long moments as he continued to move, her hips still thrust towards him, still hungrily urging him on.&nbsp; She moaned his name over and over as soon as she was able to form the word, shuddering against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 22:55:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was as frantic with need as she was, and suddenly went back to the longer thrusts, but moving just as fast as the shorter thrusts had been. He opened his mouth wide, displaying all his teeth, and snarled with pleasure, not realizing she was done, as his own body was not, he continued to claim her, his balls slapping against her hips, as his claws dug into the soft earth. He pushed himself up, forcing his shaft even deeper into Cathrine, and suddenly his head darted down, capturing her neck with his mouth, his teeth still not breaking her skin, merely holding her steady as he came, his shaft violently spasming as his seed erupted down her channel more seed than his human body would have been able to give her in five couplings.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 23:34:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cast gasped, almost sobbing as her body was again overwhelmed with pleasure.&nbsp; His long, steady thrusts drove her to another climax almost immediately, though truthfully her release had never quite stopped.&nbsp; She cried out anew as he somehow managed to thrust even further into her, her body protesting faintly as his shaft penetrated new territory.<br><br>Then he moved to hold her down, suddenly filling her with his seed as his member throbbed and pulsed inside her, spinning her pleasure out even further.&nbsp; She sobbed his name, crying out in ecstasy as her passage gripped him, demanding every drop he had to give her, though her body was already full to overflowing.&nbsp; And still she clung to him, holding him as close as her strength would allow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 23:43:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron finished spewing his seed into Cat's womb, even feeling her passage beginning to fill with his seed, but he was still not satisfied, not yet. He slowly relaxed his hold on her, letting her body relax with his still hard shaft inside her. Once her breathing was more normal again, he began to move his cock back and forth, feeling his seed being dragged out of her sex with each retreat of his cock, and oozing down his testicles. He moved slowly, and gracefully, trying to not hurt her already stretched nest, but his movements were insistent, demanding her acceptance of his affection and love.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-10-2007, 23:56:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It took several moments for Cat to catch her breath, and though her body did ache faintly, she still held him tight, glad to feel him inside her, even wrapping her legs around him to hold him where he was.&nbsp; She moaned as he began to move again, her slick passage letting him slide smoothly in spite of how stretched and tight she was around him.&nbsp; His seed soothed the ache, in more ways than one, and her body wanted more.<br><br>Gasping, still almost sobbing with her pleasure, she began to move with him, slowly, but hungrily, biting her lip as she fought not to cry out too loudly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 00:13:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron licked Cat's neck, and continued to move with her. Her legs around his waist were a bit unusual, but it allowed him to put a bit more power into his thrusts. He pinned her beneath him again, his large head rubbing against Cathrine's breasts, before his tongue flicked out to lick one of her nipples. His cock continued to tease her nest, barely getting the head of the penis in before pulling back, until he suddenly slipped into her wet depths, filling her as completely as he could. He kept his cock hilted for a moment, before he began to thrust, slowly stretching and filling her body, and then retreating to do so again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 00:31:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was delightfully pinned beneath him, wriggling eagerly as he teased at her, slowly.&nbsp; Somehow her body managed to feel even hungrier than before he'd claimed her the first time, and she moaned desperately as he continued to move slowly, denying her the release she wanted.&nbsp; Though these slower attentions were having their effect, she suddenly realized, and she arched into his tongue, moaning louder and tensing faintly as he licked at her hard nipples.&nbsp; She envied him his apparent control now, feeling as though she'd gone utterly wild, and still wasn't herself again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 00:52:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was not fully in control, but his desire to not hurt Cathrine was keeping him from going to far. He pistoned away, wanting her as full with his seed as he could make her, using longer, faster thrusts than before, slowly pushing her back toward an orgasm, but this time he would do something a bit different than before. He began to move faster, nearing his third release, knowing that if they tarried to long, the princess would come to find them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 01:19:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat writhed beneath him, gasping as he sped up his thrusts again and her body responded eagerly, in spite of how many times she'd already climaxed.&nbsp; His shaft felt perfect in her, rubbing and stretching her in exactly the right way, and she tensed harder as she sensed him nearing his own release, moaning as she thought of how it would feel when he filled her again.&nbsp; She still felt out of control, her body aching for more and more pleasure, and she thrust up harder to meet him as she felt the first throes of her orgasm begin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 01:35:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kept moving faster, and suddenly hilted himself into her, feeling his body stiffening again. But he did not stay there, instead pulling from her, the head of his cock resting on her hips, and his seed gushed out, coating her stomach and hips with his thick, sticky cum. He murred at her, and licked her neck, amused at how he had marked her as his own.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 01:52:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat climaxed hard as he hilted inside her, her passage throbbing and pulling at him eagerly.&nbsp; So it was something of a surprise when he suddenly pulled out, and she squirmed briefly in confusion, then gasped as he instead covered her skin with his seed.&nbsp; She stared for a moment, amazed at how much fluid came out of him, then blushed as she realized she was staring.<br><br>She snuggled against him, shivering as she slowly relaxed again.&nbsp; Her body was filled and covered with him, and strange as it felt, it was also wonderful.&nbsp; She thought again, vaguely, of returning before anyone came looking for them, but exhaustion was beginning to overtake her, and she closed her eyes, thinking she would rest for just a moment.&nbsp; "We've made a terrible mess, husband," she murmured, already not far from sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 02:12:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grinned at her, his claws brushing across her stomach, tracing patterns in his seed, his tongue running over breasts, not really letting her relax much, his cock still throbbing against her leg. He murred a question as he shifted up, the massive slab of meat rubbing against her chest. He tilted his head and meeped at her, concerned about her as he realized how tired she was.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 02:28:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed and smiled sleepily as he moved against her, teasing at her.&nbsp; Her eyes blinked open as he moved up, instantly drawn to the sight of his shaft, still hard, rubbing against her breasts.&nbsp; He was sticky with their fluids, though of course she was already covered with them anyway.&nbsp; She smiled up at him, reassuringly.&nbsp; "I'm all right, love.&nbsp; I cannot help but be a little tired... but it is such a wonderful sort of tired."<br><br>She reached up, putting a hand on his hip, her fingers then slowly drifting over towards his shaft, blushing at her own curiosity as she gently stroked over his scales, so soft and smooth here as to be almost exactly like his human flesh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 02:36:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron sighed in relief that she was alright, and let a little yelp as her hands began to brush over his scales toward his shaft. His manhood jerked slightly as she got closer, and murred in pleasure, wanting her delicate and graceful hands to pleasure him like she had before. He whimpered a bit in lust as she stroked his cock, his mouth open and his tongue hanging out, desperate for her touch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 02:48:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was still blushing, but smiled as she saw how eager he was, and felt a little proud that she could excite him this much.&nbsp; Slowly, she wrapped her hand around him, though it was too small to encompass him completely, and stroked him lightly, watching his reactions.<br><br>She remembered how wild he'd been before, when she'd taken him into her mouth, and shivered faintly at the recollection.&nbsp; Now, though, she was ready to take any amount of his animalistic thrusting, so she wasn't afraid of exciting him too much.&nbsp; She smiled, shyly, and stroked more firmly, moving her other hand up to tease along the tip of his shaft.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 03:02:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron jumped as Cat's hand ran across the length of his cock, before purring in pleasure, his hips making tiny thrusts, as her light strokes where not nearly as pleasing as the heavier ones. Once she started those, he stopped moving, other than to shiver in pleasure, his tongue hanging out of his mouth in ecstasy at her treatment. He murred at her, asking for more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 03:17:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She saw that a firmer touch suited him better, and gripped him a little more tightly, keeping the pace slow and steady, smiling up at him.&nbsp; Cautiously, partly from her own shyness and partly from fear of alarming him, she moved to kiss the tip of his shaft.&nbsp; She was uncertain about the taste, and moved hesitantly, exploring lightly at first, then with gradually harder strokes of her tongue.&nbsp; Her eyes studied his face, watching his reactions closely, marvelling at the way he shivered under her touch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 03:28:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shuddered as she kissed the tip of his cock. He never knew she could have that much power over him, with such a simple action. He was completely helpless as she stroked and kissed his cock, and he did not care. He was panting in bliss, and could not have done anything to get her to stop, or even move to defend himself. Unless it was also threatening Cat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 03:42:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat grew braver, stroking faster with her hand and slowly working her mouth over him as far as she could.&nbsp; He was large enough that this wasn't very far, but she hoped that her hand would help make up for that.&nbsp; She was getting used to their mingled tastes, and tried different ways of pleasing him, trying to remember some of the things he'd seemed to like before.&nbsp; Her tongue moved faster, teasing and learning every part of him, her lips closing firmly over his shaft as she again sped up the pace.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 03:52:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron hissed as Cat went faster, not in displeasure, but enjoyment. He started to move with her, enjoying every little movement of her lips, tongue and hands. He body trembled as he was held completely helpless under her lashing tongue, caressing lips, and stroking hands. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 04:07:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat felt a little breathless, almost nervous, watching him in fascination as he responded to her touch, his hips now moving in time to her motions.&nbsp; Again she sped up, seeing him shake, and aching suddenly to see him climax again.&nbsp; What it would feel like in her mouth, she could hardly imagine, but her curiosity grew, and she moved her other hand to explore him as well, drifting hesitantly over his hips and down below his shaft, touching the soft flesh there experimentally.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 04:33:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was nearly frantic with need, and nothing less than a total release would satisfy him. He was rigid, his muscles straining against the orgasm, as her hands explored his body, her mouth still exploring his shaft. He suddenly spasmed as her hands brushed the flesh of his balls, and began to thrust, his shaft moving back and forth quickly. He suddenly snarled, and thrust, his cock pushing against her mouth, trying to go deep, and his seed exploded outward, hammering her mouth and throat with his semen.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 04:51:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped, astonished, as he suddenly thrust hard, nearly choking her.&nbsp; Then she was nearly choked again, this time by the torrent of his seed.&nbsp; She instinctively swallowed what she could, but there was too much for her, and she was too inexperienced, her body shaking as she struggled to cope.&nbsp; Her mouth overflowed, and she blushed, looking up at him hesitantly as he slowly spiralled down from his release.&nbsp; He still throbbed beneath her hand, and she slowly let go, again watching his reactions carefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 10:36:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slowly returned to reality, not moving much, simply breathing deeply, trying to relax. He finally came back to, and looked down at Cat, meeping a question that was obviously stopped half way. He suddenly burbled, laughing, and licked her nose, before forcing himself to his feet, picking her up. Carrying her to the lake, he set her down, and began to wash himself off, not taking long as he was not that messy. He shifted back once he was done, and helped Cathrine clean, between kissing her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 14:02:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed hard at his laughter, thoroughly flustered.&nbsp; "It is all your fault, you know," she half-scolded, but she smiled as he picked her up and brought her to the lake.&nbsp; It was fortunate they had this spot to bathe, or Cat wouldn't have dared to show herself back at the barn.&nbsp; She was glad there were no mirrors, for she knew she must be a sight.<br><br>She soaked in the water first, though it was a little chilly, then started working at scrubbing off whatever mess remained.&nbsp; She blushed again as Aaron came over to help her, but accepted the help gladly, though she returned his kisses so often that little actual cleaning got done.&nbsp; Still, she would be presentable enough now, once she dried off, so some stolen kisses wouldn't hurt anything.&nbsp; "Thank you, love," she murmured against his cheek, pulling him close for a moment in a soft embrace.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 20:13:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron continued to help himself to her body, planting kissing about Cathrine, saying, "You look good, wearing nothing but myself."<br><br>He smiled as he teased her, returning her hug, and led her to the side of the lake, near the spot where they had coupled.&nbsp; He lay down on a nearby rock, warmed by the sun, and rubbed the rock beside him, inviting her to join him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 20:31:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, you shouldn't say such things," Cat scolded, but she smiled and leaned into his kisses as he gave them.<br><br>She hesitated faintly about joining him, sensing that they would only distract each other out of returning, which they really should do.&nbsp; But she couldn't resist, and moved to stretch out alongside him.&nbsp; She had to dry off before she could get dressed again, in any case.&nbsp; She took his hand in hers, smiling shyly.&nbsp; "I am glad I was able to welcome you back properly," she said quietly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 20:46:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron eagerly took Cat's hand and said, "And I am glad that you are glad. And I will try to behave, and only ravage you with my mind, instead of my body."<br><br>He kissed her again, before rolling over onto his back, his hand holding hers under his head, his other rubbing her stomach. He did nothing more, behaving, even if his hand did drift a bit low now and again. Eventually he said, "We are dry, we should probably head back."<br><br>He still made no move to get up, enjoying relaxing beside his love.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 20:51:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed as his hand moved over her, even that light touch arousing her more than she cared to admit.&nbsp; So she couldn't help but moan a little as he suggested returning.&nbsp; "I know, we should.&nbsp; I know..."&nbsp; But she didn't move, either, except to snuggle a little closer to him.&nbsp; "Just another moment or two, love," she murmured, one hand drifting over the muscles of his chest, tracing over him slowly as though she was learning every line.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 21:03:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled as she seemed to have the same idea as he did. He knew eventually Samuel would come looking for them, as the princess would never do that, too proud to do anything herself, and he would be damned before he got to see his Cathrine nude. He sighed, as her hand lightly traced his muscles, and said, about 10 minutes later, "Alright love, lets get back before someone is sent to look for us."<br><br>Aaron forced himself to stand up, and then helped Cathrine stand up, his mouth planting a kiss on her as she got up. He led the way to their clothing, and helped her into her dress first, before dressing himself, and saying, "If you think we are presentable, lets head back. BEFORE, the princess' shrieks get loud enough to reach us here."<br><br>Holding her hand, he gently led the way back to the barn.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 21:18:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed.&nbsp; "You're right, we must," and she got up, though reluctantly, and thoroughly enjoyed him dressing her -- though not, of course, as much as she'd enjoyed him <em>un</em>dressing her.<br><br>She stepped back to look him over, then nodded.&nbsp; "You are presentable enough," she said.&nbsp; "And as long as there is nothing in my hair," she added, turning to let him look, "then I am ready, too."&nbsp; She smiled, bravely, and took his hand for the walk back, relieved when there were still no screams as they drew near the building.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 21:24:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron did not see anything in Cat's hair, and said as much before they went back. He stretched as they walked, and looked at the barn askance, saying, "Truth be told, I expected someone to be a bit more noisy. Makes me wonder what is going on."<br><br>He began to move silently, checking to be sure nothing was waiting to ambush them, and did not see Samuel anywhere. He glanced at his spot, noting the bow and quiver were gone, and figured he must be hunting. He said, "You go and check on her highness, I will begin packing. We should leave tomorrow."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 21:36:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nodded and moved to obey, bracing herself for an angry scolding.&nbsp; But all was still quiet as she approached, and she began to let herself hope that Elinor was still asleep.&nbsp; Then she heard sounds of movement from the room, and sighed.&nbsp; Now she could only hope that a good night's sleep had put her in a better mood at last...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2007, 22:16:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine from behind as she approached the door, and whispered, "Good luck, beloved. Don't let her eat you."<br><br>He turned and began to pack, getting ready for the trip, and to rescue Cathrine if the princess was in a bad mood.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-10-2007, 00:00:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After such a wonderful start, the day had to go downhill.&nbsp; The shock was just how much it went downhill.&nbsp; The princess was petulant, quite deliberately working herself up into a fury over unimportant things, and then making a show of repenting and promising to behave as soon as Cat tried to soothe her.&nbsp; After the cycle had been repeated several times, Cat was ready to scream, and it was only Aaron's occasional intervention that kept her sane, as he would now and then demand her attention and sweep her away from the fuming princess.<br><br>Everyone was relieved when the next day arrived and it was time to depart -- even the princess, Cat suspected, though she wouldn't let on to being relieved.&nbsp; She was quiet now, but it was an icy and unhappy silence, and Cat found it unnerving.&nbsp; But Elinor was being cooperative, at least, and they were soon ready to leave.&nbsp; Cat had hidden from the princess for the last hour or so, sticking close to Aaron and letting Samuel play diplomat, so she could relax for a little while.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-10-2007, 07:41:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rolled his eyes everytime he pulled Cathrine away from the princess, trying to not comment, and doing a damn good job of being nice. He never asked what was wrong, or made a blunt comment, reserving his misbehavior to the eye rolling. He and Samuel went hunting most of the day, builing up a good supply of meat and late blooming fruits, carefully storing the fruit, and cooking the meat as they killed it, bringing it back, and checking it every hour. Once they had a good supply, enough to last them a week or so, they stopped hunting, and began foraging.<br><br>He spent the night holding Cat, enjoying her closeness, and the next day, about an hour after sunrise, the two men got the five horses ready for travel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-10-2007, 22:50:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat thanked Aaron for his forbearance several times, promising that they would have a real celebration once the princess was safely with a family that could protect her.&nbsp; They'd settled on the Beauforts, an ancient noble family who had always disliked the relatively upstart Kents, as her guardians.&nbsp; Not as powerful in the city, they were nonetheless a formidable power in their own part of the kingdom, and had always supported Elinor's father loyally, a fact which was causing some awkwardness now.<br><br>Another point in their favor was that their lands were nearby.&nbsp; The princess was doing an excellent job of hiding it, but Cat suspected more and more that she was actually still upset over Aaron's being spoken for.&nbsp; Had Cat been an actual lady-in-waiting, her life would have been made a misery, she was sure, but Elinor, sensible for once, was restraining her natural urges under the current circumstances, and Cat was grateful -- and looking forward to parting ways, she had to admit.<br><br>Thankfully, the weather looked to be fine for travelling, and they were fairly well-provisioned now, so Cat let herself hope there would be no further problems.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-10-2007, 22:58:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron would have kissed Cathrine every time she thanked him, but he could feel the princess almost glaring at him everytime they were together. He settled for hugging his love, and spending as much time with her as he could, but until they were on the road, that was difficult.<br><br>Aaron made a note to avoid mentioning his occupation, as the Beauforts had been one of the houses that had had their purses lightened by himself at that one party. He grimaced, not realizing how much trouble that one act, until now, had caused. He sighed, as they all mounted up, and gestured for Samuel to ride next to the princess, and Aaron would ride next to Cathrine, keeping the women on the inside of the two men.<br><br>He winked at Cathrine, as they finished helping the two women mount, letting her know that he remembered her promise, and mounted his horse, tying the lead rope of the fifth mount to Cathrine's. He hoped nothing would happen along the way, but the way his luck had been running lately...<br><br>As they joined the main road, they heard behind them, "CLEAR THE WAY!"<br><br>As they moved to the side, Samuel looking at Elinor and almost begging with his eyes for her to not say anything, a full three squads of guardsmen, in full war outfit, with muskets and packs, marched quickly past.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-10-2007, 23:30:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor was clearly white and tense with anger, every muscle clenched and her knuckles tight around the reins of her horse as the soldiers passed by.&nbsp; Cat also shot a warning look in her direction, but thankfully, she controlled her temper as the men passed.&nbsp; More than one gave both women an appraising glance as they marched past, though thankfully they knew enough to be brief and discreet about it, their commander not looking like a man to forgive any breach of discipline.<br><br>They all started breathing again after the men passed, and Cat went over to check on Elinor, realizing how much remaining still must have cost her.&nbsp; The princess accepted Cat's attention stiffly, but not without some gratitude, and it was a subdued group that continued on again after that encounter.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>13-10-2007, 23:39:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron watched the men march by, and said, "Three squads full squad, with 3 lieutenants, and a captain. Wonder where they are going, 300 men is enough to kill most anything short of an army..."<br><br>He mused as they waited for a while longer, letting Cathrine soothe the princess, and then restarted, giving the soldier's plenty of time to get ahead of them. He glanced at Elinor, and said, "Your highness, I understand that you do not stand aside for anyone other than your parents, but please remember, you have but two guards, and we cannot defend you from an army. Better to stand aside, and get to those that can defend you fully."<br><br>He clucked to his horse, getting moving again, while keeping a careful eye on the surrounding terrain. He kept half an ear on the conversations behind him, more concerned about the possibilities of bandits.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-10-2007, 23:54:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor shook her head impatiently, not looking at Aaron, as had become her habit.&nbsp; "I did not like to stand aside, it is true... but they are Kent's men," she said, almost spitting the last words, much to Cat's surprise.&nbsp; "For that fact alone, I would rather have struck them all down with my own hand.&nbsp; But one day, soon, I will be able to do just that."<br><br>Cat didn't like the sound of this at all.&nbsp; A vengeful Queen wasn't what the kingdom would need, and it was customary for the rank and file to be forgiven for following the commands of their noble leaders.&nbsp; A wholesale slaughter of the armies would do no one any good, and she looked nervously at Aaron.&nbsp; Samuel seemed to have realized the danger himself, and now seemed to be trying to reason with Elinor, thankfully.&nbsp; If she wouldn't listen to Samuel, Cat wasn't sure who could get through that thick royal skull.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2007, 00:03:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron glanced behind, slowing his horse, and when he was along side the Princess, he said, "And who would you then have to defend yourself from other nations? Those men may only be following the Kents because they are afraid for their families, or are convinced that as one person, they are helpless. A bloody throne is the fastest to fall, princess, remember that, lest you find yourself sitting on one someday, and not knowing how it turned out that way."<br><br>He looked at her, with eyes that were guarded, but the message was hopefully clear enough. He just hoped that she would not try to remove his head for being blunt again. Samuel rolled his eyes, saying, "Princess, while he is still a bit blunt for my tastes, he is correct in that. Those men would be executed if they hesitated, and probably their families as well. And they can't run anywhere. That is just my opinion, your highness, but you will need the armies, and they won't follow you if you kill the file just for standing against you for a bit. A merciful liege is hardest to overthrow, especially one that is loved by the people.<br><br>Once we get you to the Beauforts, I can head back, and begin looking to see how the population is taking to the Kents. I would guess they are not happy in the least, as The Kine and princes were well liked by the masses. I would think there would be several rebellious groups in the making, and I can get their information to you, to better plan how to get your throne back."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-10-2007, 00:29:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor stayed unhappy.&nbsp; Above all else, she most hated to admit when she was wrong, but she had no choice now.&nbsp; "I understand all your arguments, sir," she finally said, her voice clipped and tense.&nbsp; "And I will be sensible once I am back in power, however much it costs me.&nbsp; But for now, let me indulge in my thoughts of revenge, since I will not be able to act upon them."<br><br>This wasn't a terribly reassuring answer, but Samuel accepted it for now and motioned to Aaron to do the same.&nbsp; The group continued on in silence for a time, Cat riding close to Aaron to reassure herself.&nbsp; Things had simply been too tense for too long, and they needed to find a place to relax.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2007, 23:15:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, ignoring the wince from Samuel as he gestured obliquely for Aaron to agree. He simply took Cat's hand, his thumb rubbing hers, and said, "How about we all just relax, and enjoy the fact that, for the moment, nothing is going horribly wrong?"<br><br>Aaron shifted his seat, getting comfortable, and winked to Cat, his horse moving closer for a moment, allowing his had to brush Cat's thigh, unseen due to their position.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-10-2007, 23:25:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed at this attention, glad just to be sharing their little secret.&nbsp; Not much of a secret, she supposed, since both Elinor and Samuel must have a shrewd idea of what they got up to when they were alone, but it still made things especially exciting.&nbsp; And she needed something to brighten the journey ahead, which only seemed to be getting longer as the princess fumed quietly to herself, leaving the other three wary of speaking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 00:14:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rolled his eyes, again away from the princess, hiding his irritation with her, and simply continued to rub against Cathrine, all he was able to do for the moment. He ignored the princess otherwise, and held Cathrine's hand, listening to the gentle twittering of the birds, and the sound of the wind rustling the leaves. He was not alert, starting at every little sound, like Samuel was, his senses had been sharpened by assuming the eyes, nose, and ears of his alternate form, making his skin around those parts look a little rougher. The horse he was riding suddenly huffed as his scent changed slightly, but quickly settled.<br><br>The rode for the rest of the day, passing two small towns, and stopped at a larger town nearly a days ride from the capital, and said, before they entered the town, "I need you and Elinor to choose different names and ranks, so that we are less memorable. I dare not say her rank, we are too close to town, so forgive me seeming discourtesy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 00:24:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Under the circumstances, I think perhaps even her majesty will agree to going incognito without too much fuss," Cat said, smiling ruefully.&nbsp; And indeed, a brief conference with Elinor was enough for her to agree.&nbsp; And so it was that, instead of Elinor and Cat, the Countess Marie of Dorset and her cousin, Baroness Alice Montague, rode into the town with their escort, a little worn from travelling, but glad of the chance for a comfortable inn.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 01:09:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron gestured for them to figure it out, and rode into town on his own, looking around. He returned shortly, and said, "Good news, the soldiers kept marching, so we need not worry about some noble in the ranks claiming kinship, and blowing the whole thing. Who is who?"<br><br>After figuring out who was who, he nods, and says, "Very well, ladies, shall we? Samuel, you are our face, get the rooms, I will see to the stabling and security of the ladies."<br><br>Samuel glared, but nodded, knowing the blunt thief would not be able to impersonate the house guard.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 01:29:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was terribly glad of the chance to rest, and even Elinor's muttered complaints about the look of the accomodations didn't bother her.&nbsp; When Aaron helped her down from her horse, she immediately pulled him into a brief but tight embrace, for once not worrying about what Elinor would think.&nbsp; The princess either didn't see or pretended not to see, but either way Cat managed not to be scolded, at least not immediately.<br><br>Since she doubted she'd be able to share a room with Aaron that night, she was determined to at least get a little time alone with him, once they were relatively sure of their safety.&nbsp; She couldn't let herself forget that they were all still fugitives.&nbsp; "Will we be all right here tonught, do you think?" she asked in a murmur, keeping hold of his hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 01:48:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron returns the hug after they are in the stable, and kisses Cathrine, before the groom manages to come up. He nodded to the guard, and said, "My ladies, I will see to the stabling."<br><br>Turning to the groom, he glares, and says, "Four stalls, best feed, and a good rub down."<br><br>Samuel rolls his eyes and went too the inn, stopping to survey the common room, before telling the inn keeper, "Your two best rooms, for the Baroness and Countess."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 01:59:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The arrival of even minor nobility, as they thought the two ladies, sent the staff into a bit of an uproar.&nbsp; But once they had a moment to organize, the service was impeccable, and the two largest rooms were soon set aside for the ladies.&nbsp; Elinor managed not to look too disdainful, and Cat was frankly grateful of what looked to be a very comfortable room, though, granted, not up to the standards of the rooms even Cat was used to, never mind the princess.&nbsp; But it was clean and warm, and that was all Cat was concerned with for now.<br><br>Elinor made a nuisance of herself by demanding the very best food, beyond what the inn normally had to offer, but Cat negotiated a little and managed to strike a compromise with seasoned roast pork and vegetables, and after that, the evening seemed inclined to settle into quiet relaxation, for which she was profoundly relieved.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 02:17:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron and Samuel doled out the needed gold, and then took the last room on the third floor, near the stairs, as guards were expected to do. Aaron would be serving Cathrine, and Samuel would Elinor. They got the women's meals, and had another servant take theirs to their room. They had to wait a while the ladies meal was made, but once it was ready, the two men personally served the women. Aaron waited a moment, before getting his meal and taking it with Cathrine, sitting close to her, and feeding her first, enjoying the feeling of serving his wife to be.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 02:32:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was ecstatic at having this time alone with her rogue, and was all smiles, almost too happy to worry about eating.&nbsp; But she did eat, for Aaron's sake, and enjoyed the meal immensely.&nbsp; It really was good, even if not what Elinor considered fit, and Cat thought it tasted all the better because she could dine with him.<br><br>"I hope we can reach there tomorrow," she said, still smiling, and offering a bit of fresh bread to Aaron.&nbsp; "Where shall we go next, love?&nbsp; To the village?"&nbsp; She almost didn't care where it was, as long as she'd be travelling with him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 02:43:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron enjoyed her company, and almost as much as slowly feeding his duchess. He paused to kiss her often, his hands ranging over her body when he was not feeding her, and answered, "Hmm, perhaps, but while you are taking to this life better than I would ever hope the p... Countess could, I am honestly concerned about you."<br><br>He stopped to slowly take the bread from her, his tongue rubbing across her fingers before removing the morsel. He slowly chewed, organizing his thoughts, and said, "Actually, what I meant was, I am concerned about the rest of your family. They might be used against us, even though they know nothing of where we go. I don't want you to be distressed about them, wondering if they are alright, so perhaps you should head back, and say goodbye to your brother."<br><br>He leaned forward and kissed her ear, his hand brushing her hair behind it, and whispered, "And tell him that you are betrothed, and let him meet me. If only so they don't worry about you, since they care so much about you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 03:01:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With all his wonderful caresses, Cat nearly forgot to think about anything else, but she settled down when he mentioned his concerns and nodded thoughtfully.&nbsp; "Yes, perhaps we should.&nbsp; And I do want him to meet you," she added, smiling shyly and shivering as he kissed her ear.&nbsp; "I think he will like you."<br><br>She kissed his cheek, letting her lips linger there, and then smiled.&nbsp; "At least he will know better than to try to argue with me, once he sees for himself that I have given you my heart, and gladly."&nbsp; She forgot about the food, instead nibbling over his neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 03:38:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled, and said, hmming as she nibbled, "I hope I like him, and I will try for your sake, if nothing else."<br><br>He kissed her neck back, pulling her over into his lap, letting his hand trail up her dress, slowly pulling the fabric with it. He whispered, "I locked the door, so we have as much time as you want."<br><br>He ran his hand over her graceful, smooth calf, before moving up further, but even slower than before, slowly exploring her body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 03:55:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"My brother is much more reasonable than my father ever was," Cat murmured.&nbsp; "You will like him."&nbsp; She shifted eagerly to his lap, settling in happily, and continued kissing along his neck, shivering faintly as his hand slid up her leg.&nbsp; "Mm, but I want all the time in the world with you," she whispered.&nbsp; "So perhaps we will never unlock that door."&nbsp; She smiled, running a hand through his hair and pressing closer to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:08:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shifted again, but this was to pull his pants down, before kicking them to the side of the bed. He continued to graze, his hands pulling her dress further up, rubbing her thighs, slowly turning her so that their bodies were aligned her chest against his. He kissed her neck line, his hips gently sliding against hers, his manhood thick and pressed against her, his desire plain. He whispered, "I could tell you that I love you, and that you are beautiful, from now to till I die of old age, and it would still not truly convey how much I love you, or how beautiful you truly are."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:22:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat moved to help him slide her dress up, sighing and running her hands over him slowly.&nbsp; She shivered as she felt his shaft pressed against her, her lips tasting him more hungrily now, and smiled.&nbsp; "And I can never kiss you enough, love... never be close enough to you... never have enough moments like this.&nbsp; Oh, beloved..."&nbsp; She slid her hands up under his shirt, savoring the warmth of his skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 08:49:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron eagerly returned the kiss, and moved his shaft up, taking her while her dress still clothed her. He tossed his shirt to the side, his kisses moving to nips at her neck, enjoying the feel of her against him. He panted between the kisses and gentle bites, his shaft slowly worming its way deeper into her velvet depths.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 15:57:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat moaned as she felt him slip into her, shifting her hips to make it easier for him as her hands roamed hungrily over his skin.&nbsp; It was strange to have her clothes still on, and she ached to feel more of him against her.&nbsp; She gasped with him as he slid slowly further, leaning into his nips and kisses as she pressed against him, her own mouth dipping to explore along his collarbone.&nbsp; Finally he was hilted inside her, and she moaned again, feeling the thrill of him inside her, a thrill she could never grow tired of.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 23:42:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine, his hands sliding up her sides, before gently pulling the shoulders of her dress down, letting the dress slide free, and puddle around her waist. He pulled her close, his movements still measured and slow, wanting to take his time, and give her the long, leisurely love making that she deserved.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 23:49:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed, gratefully pressing her newly-bared skin against his chest as they slowly began to move together, their bodies joined perfectly.&nbsp; She savored the feeling of his shaft moving inside her, enjoying every movement, no less passionate for being slow and measured.&nbsp; It was much different from their almost frenzied coupling at the pond, but just as wonderful, and she kissed over his body with growing hunger, each shift of her hips bringing fresh, delicious pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 00:01:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed his beloved, before leaning her back, his kisses trailing down her neck, pausing at the hollow in her neck, before moving even slower down. He matched his kisses against his thrusts, while his hands rubbed her back, gliding over her fair, smooth skin. He paused before the beginning swell of her breasts, to rest his head against her chest, enjoying the warmth and presence of Cathrine, before he began to orally explore the soft, silken flesh of her chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 00:15:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed at each of his kisses, arching her body to meet his lips at every point.&nbsp; She wished they could stay like this all night, joined and exploring each other, slowly, taking time to learn every inch of each other's skin.&nbsp; Her hands ran through his hair as his mouth wandered over her breasts, every breath pressing the soft flesh against his lips enticingly.&nbsp; Her body felt faintly tense, as though preparing to climax, but for now, she was content to hover at this edge, enjoying the slow, slow build of their pleasure as they moved.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 00:50:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron began to speed up a bit, his need surpassing his desire to pleasure his beloved. He panted, needing her more than ever, as he began to press against Cathrine more. He kissed her, his kisses taking her nipple into his mouth, to gently suckle on it, just in time for the knock on the door. Aaron tensed, the moment completely ruined, as the servant said, "My lady, do you require anything else?"<br><br>He turned slowly, before drawing his lips back, and damn near hissing at the door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 01:05:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped at the knock, blushing, then spoke up hastily, trying to cover the sound of Aaron's hiss.&nbsp; "No, thank you, I do not need anything.&nbsp; I am going to turn in now, so please do not disturb me until morning," she added hastily, biting her lip to fight back a faint moan.<br><br>"As you wish, my lady," the servant said politely, continuing on down the hall.<br><br>Cat giggled nervously, still blushing as she turned back to Aaron.&nbsp; "Never mindm, love, no one will bother us now," she whispered, kissing him soothingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 01:28:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron glared at the door a moment longer, before shaking lightly, laughing. He suddenly shifts, wrapping Cathrine's legs around him, and says, "Hold on."<br><br>He then stands up, and carries Cathrine to the bed, where he carefully removes her dress, before lying her down, pinning her underneath him. He growls softly at her, before sliding back and forth, resuming where he left off. He debated for a moment if he should shift, but decided against it, he tended to hiss in pleasure, and did not want to alarm the staff. Long, even, slow thrusts, penetrating deep into Cathrine's soft velvet depths, as he threw the covers back, giving them the space they would need, as well as removing the confining sheets.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 01:44:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed, too, smiling radiantly and clinging to him as he moved them both to lie down, and finally got her dress out of their way.&nbsp; She moaned contentedly as he began to thrust, still slow and gentle, and lifted her hips welcomingly.&nbsp; In spite of the interruption, she was still blissfully happy, and still thought the moment was perfect.&nbsp; Her pleasure built again, shivering through her a little more with each of his thrusts, and she smiled up at him, caressing him gently as he moved and she lifted up to meet each stroke.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 02:03:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron moved to match Cathrine's pace, wanting nohing more than for the moment to never end, but soon feels his own climax approaching. He thrusts a few more times, before kissing his duchess deeply and passionately, as he stiffened inside her loins, his semen bursting into her womb, filling her with his warmth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 02:17:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat felt his urgency, and sped up to match his movements, gasping as he thrust harder and faster, until she finally felt him climax and her body shivered with him, his pleasure bringing on her own.&nbsp; Her hands gripped him tightly, her passage throbbing around him as she moaned, thankfully remembering not to cry out.&nbsp; They didn't have that much privacy, unfortunately.&nbsp; But she enjoyed every moment, her body savoring every bit of the pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 02:25:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron finished, but held himself inside her, enjoying the comfort of having her close. He kissed her, before disentangling from her to pull the covers over them, and settling beside her, his manhood pressing back into her passage. He kissed her before pulling her close, holding her against his chest, his face in her hair, not in the least bit tired, just desiring to hold her a bit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 02:42:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat made contented little sounds as he held her close, almost purring like her namesake as they settled together under the covers, warm and happy.&nbsp; She sighed, stroking his hair lightly as she nestled against him, smiling.&nbsp; This was the kind of evening she'd been imagining all day, but had hardly dared to hope for, sure the princess or Samuel or both would get in the way somehow.&nbsp; But here she was, in his arms, tangled with him just as she wanted to be.&nbsp; "This is wonderful, love," she murmured, sighing again as she kissed him lightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 02:49:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled at Cathrine, enjoying the moment, and said, "Yes, beloved, it is. Just so you know, I cannot wake up with you, much as I want to, so do not be alarmed when you awaken alone. I will be just down the hall. And once we leave Samuel and the Baroness with her allies, we can have as many moments like this as we want."<br><br>He kissed her nose, and settled beside her, rubbing her top arm, falling more in love with Cathrine, the longer he knew her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 03:04:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nodded her understanding, though it pained her to think that they would have to hide so from the others.&nbsp; She would much rather let the whole world know just how happy they were.&nbsp; "I am glad that you helped them, of course... the kingdom will need the princess.&nbsp; But I will be very glad once we have gotten them where they need to be," she admitted, smiling ruefully.<br><br>She grinned as he kissed her nose, holding him close.&nbsp; They would never have enough such moments.&nbsp; Every one seemed more precious than the one before, and he was more a part of her every day.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 17:47:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron gently snorted, before kissing Cathrine's forehead, and said, "Maybe the kingdom does, but this rogue is quite happy with his duchess, and is not looking to climb the social ladder any more than I already have. I will be glad when I no longer have to deal with her crankiness."<br><br>He gently rubbed her lower back, his other hand still tracing idle patterns on her thigh, before pulling his love close again, wanting to savor the moment, before sleep claimed him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 18:03:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled mischievously.&nbsp; "Yes, I am afraid you will have to be content with marrying a mere duchess.&nbsp; Though I suppose the Kents will try to claim the family titles, and I'm not sure the princess will be too inclined to return them, if and when she regains any of her own power," she added thoughtfully, though she seemed curious rather than concerned.&nbsp; She was discovering that she could live quite comfortably away from her usual privileges.<br><br>Now she was feeling sleepy herself, the long day's travel catching up to her, and she settled happily into Aaron's arms, smiling gently as they both slowly drifted off to sleep.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 18:31:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled down at Cathrine, his mind turning over the last statement, and made a note to ask her tomorrow what she meant. He slept easily and comfortably, his arms around his betrothed, and completely content with the world.<br><br>He awoke the next morning, before the sun rose, and reluctantly slid from Cathrine's arms, kissing her as he collected his clothing, and dressed, moving quickly and quietly. He listened to the door, noting the hall was empty, before stepping out into it, and moving toward the room for the two men. He entered the room, easily picking the lock, and slid inside, lying down and dozing lightly, waiting for the day to start before tromping downstairs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 18:39:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat stirred faintly, making a brief, sleepy protest at Aaron's leaving, but soon settled back down to sleep as he soothed her with a kiss.&nbsp; She woke slowly, as the sun slowly lightened the room, sighing to realize that she was indeed alone in the room.&nbsp; But soon things would start to get back to normal -- that is, soon it would be time for her and Aaron to rediscover what normal meant for them.&nbsp; Perhaps they'd find a house in this village, and settle in to raise their family in safety.<br><br>She smiled as she got up and prepared to face the day -- or rather, the princess, who might call for her at any moment, demanding help getting dressed or something absolutely impossible to get for breakfast.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 22:06:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had already been up, and was getting the horses resupplied and ready for travel, before joining Samuel in the common room, eating a slow meal, while a servant went up to ask the ladies what they wanted for breakfast. Aaron finished paying for the damaged egos of the inn staff, wanting to soothe them, and flirted idly with one of the serving women, but making it clear he was taken, and faithful.<br><br>And learned something interesting, that another two full squads of musketeers had gone by at dawn, marching hard, perhaps to catch up with the first three. Aaron was concerned now, and asked, learning that they had broke to refill water skins in the small town, and a few of the soldiers had accidently revealed their destination. A little more flirtation, and he got the information, which nearly stripped the smile off his face. The army was heading for the Beauforts.<br><br>He finished his meal, and went upstairs, as he heard the servant from earlier opening the princess' door, and saw something servants should not be carrying. A large, wicked looking dagger. Cursing, Aaron ran forward, drawing his own, as the assassin slipped inside, closing and locking the door behind him. Aaron slammed into it, but it was well built, and would resist his attempts to break it down. Pulling out his lockpicks, he calmed himself, consoling himself that at least Cathrine was not in there...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 22:18:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat heard the slight commotion outside and frowned, wondering if Elinor had managed to badger the staff into such a fury, even at this early hour.&nbsp; Sighing, she finished tucking up the last of her long hair -- thinking wistfully that perhaps she might have it cut shorter now that she no longer had to play noblewoman at Court, with all the elaborate hairstyles that required -- and stepped out into the hall.<br><br>Glancing at the princess' room, she was astonished to see Aaron kneeling there, at first thinking he was trying to look through the keyhole.&nbsp; Then she realized he was picking the lock, though this wasn't any more reassuring.&nbsp; "What is it?" she whispered, alarmed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 22:24:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A startled cry from inside the room, then a scream, followed by Aaron getting the door unlocked. He did not look at Cathrine, or even hear her, it seemed, but dove into the room, noting the barely clad princess almost absently, her nightgown ripped at the shoulder, holding her shoulder wound as she backed away from her assassin, who was holding his face. A broken hand mirror, scattered about the assassin's feet, and the handle for it, held by the princess, told the rest of the story. He lunged at the assassin, as the killer finished clearing his face. He heard the thief and danced to the side, blood oozing from his face where the glass shards had torn, and his knife lashed out, to be parried by Aaron.<br><br>Elinor collapsed in the corner, still holding her broken mirror in her hurt arm, her other hand trying to fix her shoulder strap, and cover her breast.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 22:30:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At the first cry, Cat darted towards Aaron, scrambling through the door just in time to see him parry the assassin's blow.&nbsp; She gasped, frightened, but she'd seen him victorious against such terrible odds, she consoled herself that all would be well.&nbsp; Seeing the princess slide to the floor, she moved along the wall to reach the injured woman, keeping well away from the combatants.<br><br>She reached Elinor's side, first checking the wound, then tearing a strip of cloth from the bottom of the princess' already ruined nightgown to help bind it.&nbsp; There was a heavy metal water jug on the floor nearby, knocked down in the struggle, and she paused long enough to seize it and keep it at the ready.&nbsp; It would make a useful club in a pinch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 22:38:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two men skittered back and forth, assassin having to draw another blade to keep up with Aaron's. The twos fighting style were nearly identical, very acrobatic, with feints and misdirection, but for the moment they appeared to be evenly matched, since Aaron did not want to take a blow to give one. He did not want to reveal his healing abilities to the princess, not yet. He and the assassin danced, it seemed, not fought, their movements to graceful, and too measured to possibly be fighting. <br><br>It seemed like something out of a bard's tale, until the assassin made a mistake, so small that the watchers could not be sure it was a mistake. He had just blocked one of Aaron's attacks, and retaliated, but extended a few inches too far, over reaching with his right hand just a bit. A mistake that Aaron quickly capitalized upon, his free dagger lashing out, taking the man's hand off at the wrist, and then slamming his other dagger into the assassin's neck as he stared in shock at his wrist, freely pumping his life blood upon the floor.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 22:44:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat couldn't help but watch the battle now and then, and not only because she feared being caught in the middle of it -- it was like a performance on the stage, daring swordfighters putting on a grand show to impress the nobles.&nbsp; But this was deadly serious, and she couldn't forget that.<br><br>The princess was still conscious, but weak, whimpering faintly with the pain, and Cat was hard-pressed to stop the blood flowing.&nbsp; The wound wasn't too deep, but still bled quickly.&nbsp; Cat was beginning to win that battle when she glanced back at the fight -- just in time to see the assassin lose his hand and become fixed onto the point of Aaron's dagger.&nbsp; She gave a strangled cry, horrified, but at least relieved that they were all safe now.&nbsp; "We need a physician," she blurted, looking Aaron over, wide-eyed, to see that he was unharmed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 22:55:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron panted from above the assassin's body, and nodded, turning to the door, and saw another servant start to enter the room. Aaron flicked his dagger into the door post, and snarled, "Physician, here, 2 minutes, go!"<br><br>The servant nodded, and took off, while Aaron yelled for Samuel, and then went about searching the assassin for clues as to who sent him, and how he knew where he was. He heard boots and saw Samuel enter the door, and a nasty suspicion crossed his mind, but he did not say anything about it. He simply said, "You guard the door, I am checking this fool for anything that might tell us his employer, or how he found us."<br><br>He returned to his search, ignoring the glare Samuel gave him, and found two more daggers, as well as a picture of the princess and an amulet, that held a clear crystal, with what looked like a piece of hair in it. He shrugged and pocketed the amulet and picture, leaving the daggers, and removed a rather fat purse, as the physician walked into the room. Samuel and Aaron both watched him for a second, before pointing him toward the princess, and let him get to work.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 23:08:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat knew something about treating wounds, but she gladly demoted herself to assisting the physician when he arrived.&nbsp; At first he focused only on the wound, which he promounced not as bad as it looked, to Cat's relief.&nbsp; Then, as he began to clean and bind the wound with herbs, he started asking questions.&nbsp; Unsure what story Aaron might want to tell, she pretended ignorance and more panic than she really felt, and managed to put him off.<br><br>The princess had already recovered enough to be annoyed that there were men in her room when she was scarcely clothed, and Cat soothed and covered her as best she could, glancing anxiously at Aaron and Samuel from time to time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 17:38:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron simply told the physician that he should mind his own business, and fix the wound. He kept one eye on the door, never mind that Samuel was doing the same, and waited for the doctor to finish. He payed the doctor, and tried to ignore the swell of the princess' breast. Which was hard as it was nearly as perfect as Cathrine's. He did wink to Cathrine once, letting her know that the situation was alright.<br><br>Once the doctor had left, Aaron stood, as Samuel said, "Cathrine, help the princess dress, we need to leave for the Beauforts."<br><br>Aaron added, "Another two squads of musketeers passed the town earlier this morning, to join the three from yesterday, and they are heading for the Beauforts. Apparently the Kents don't want anyone around that does not agree with them. I suspect we will need to go around a pitched battle, as the Beauforts have nearly four squads of personal guards. They should be able to hold, especially since they have defensive emplacements, and cannons."<br><br>Aaron and Samuel left, to let Cathrine deal with getting the princess dressed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 17:48:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat listened to this talk of battles with growing alarm, and the numbers involved were beginning to worry her as well.&nbsp; This was the kind of struggle that could quickly get out of hand, and she shuddered to think of the kingdom in the grip of open civil war.<br><br>Elinor too was pale, and not only from loss of blood.&nbsp; She was weak, and had to cling to Cat, but her grim expression showed that her mind was active, at least.&nbsp; "Will we still be able to reach the Beauforts?" she asked, her voice far from its usual confident tone.<br><br>"I am not certain, your majesty," was all the reply Cat could give.&nbsp; "At least now we shall discover if they can hold against the Kents," she added, grimly.&nbsp; Gently, she helped Elinor dress, making sure that her clothing fit comfortably around the bandages.&nbsp; "We will find a safe place for you, your highness," she added, with quiet determination.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 21:27:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded to the women when they got out of the room, and said, "Samuel is down with the horses. We should leave now, your highness, before more problems arise."<br><br>He lead the way down, watching the stairs and hallways carefully, and let Cathrine help Elinor down, keeping his arms free. The going out took a moment, but once there, Aaron disappeared again, returning with a basket, which he handed to Cathrine, revealing it full of meat packets, and warm bread. Perfect travel fair, he had thought. The two men helped Elinor mount, and then Aaron helped Cathrine while Samuel got the door. The men mounted, and the fifth horse was tied to Cathrine's again, as Aaron squeezed her hand, his eyes a little sad, but his happiness at being near her clear.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 21:43:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor had to lean heavily on Cat, but she put up a good front, making it seem as though she was still moving completely under her own power.&nbsp; Cat herself was plainly worried, though she managed a shaky smile when Aaron squeezed her hand.&nbsp; She would be glad to leave this place now that it had turned from a refuge into a trap.&nbsp; And now she realized what she should have thought of before -- no one should have known where they were to set such a trap.<br><br>She gave Aaron a freshly alarmed glance as he got on his own horse, but bit her lip and said nothing for now.&nbsp; She'd have to wait until they were sure they were alone.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>22-10-2007, 23:52:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron caught the look Cathrine gave him, and tilted his head to the side slightly, toward Samuel, who was watching the path behind them, silently addressing both her fear, and question. He then shrugged, before turning back and watching the road, as they road on, out of the town, listening carefully for the sounds of a pitched battle that he expected.<br><br>For the better part of the morning, nothing was wrong, but he finally saw something he should have seen before: Samuel was watching the princess with undisguised lust in his eyes. It lasted only a second, and he was careful to not reveal that he had seen the glance Samuel gave, but it presented a series of new problems. He had the group stop for several breaks, letting the princess rest, and letting Cathrine check that the wound was not open further. But he was not able to think of any way to deal with the immediate problem.<br><br>After the fifth such break, he tilted his head to the side, listening to something, and said, "Samuel, I think I hear that pitched battle up ahead. We should nearly be to the Beauforts lands by now, and I would like for you to go check. It should be just along this road, maybe a mile ahead, the trees are scattering the sound, making it hard to tell how far it is."<br><br>Samuel sneered at Aaron, and snapped, "Who put you in charge, thief? Last I checked, I did what the Prin... Baroness told me too! And you are the sneaky one, you are less likely to get caught if you go. So why don't you go look?"<br><br>Aaron turned back, and said, calmly, "Because I am more likely to both hear and spot trouble that comes near the women, as opposed to you."<br><br>Both men turned to Elinor to settle the problem, wanting her to decide which was the better course.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 00:01:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor hesitated, only a fraction of an instant, but Cat didn't miss it.&nbsp; Only yesterday there would have been no doubt in the princess' mind -- she would simply have sided firmly with Samuel against Aaron, and that would have been the end of it.&nbsp; But the attack had changed her.&nbsp; Cat could see fear in her eyes now.<br><br>"Go, Samuel," she said, with some echo of her former certainty.&nbsp; "Be quick, and cautious."&nbsp; She looked at Samuel steadily, and Cat breathed a faint sigh of relief.&nbsp; Perhaps now they could discuss things, and make a proper plan.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 00:57:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Samuel stared at the princess in shock, and bowed, but as he turned away, there was a sullen anger in his posture, at being ordered to leave the princess' side.<br><br>After Samuel had been gone for a moment, Aaron urged his horse a bit closer, and said, "That attack against you, Elinor, was not random. It was you specifically that was the target. The assassin had a picture of you, very well done, and a locket with your hair. I am not sure what the locket was for, perhaps a talisman that could lead the assassin to you, but why was he in the inn in the first place? I think... I am not sure what to think, but it could be that the Kents have some way of tracking us."<br><br>He did not want to panic the pincess, but he was not sure how to say that he thought that Samuel might be betraying them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 01:15:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor was still weak, and clearly unhappy with Aaron's familiar way of addressing her, but whatever her other faults, she was no fool when it came down to a crisis.&nbsp; She studied him narrowly for a moment, considering the facts.&nbsp; "What way do you think this might be, sir?" she said, not quite impolitely.&nbsp; "Is it more of the Kents' foul magics?&nbsp; Or do you suspect something more mundane is behind it?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 01:28:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged at Elinor's question, and said, "Perhaps, but I would think that it would be far easier to have a ...loyalist in the group, able to relay messages and information to them. You decided the night before we left the barn that the Beauforts were the best option, and yet three squads of guards marched past us the next day, heading for the Beauforts. Today, we spent barely a night in that town, yet the assassin went straight to your room, and attacked you."<br><br>Here Elinor surprised him, saying, "He did not attack me at first, only when I screamed. He said to be silent, and do as he said, and I would live."<br><br>Aaron stared at her for a moment, and then nodded, saying, "And that would fit with what the Kents want. They want you back, your highness, to strengthen their claim to the throne."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 01:36:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat felt a thrill of horror at this, remembering James Kent's determination to marry her.&nbsp; Perhaps he would now prefer to marry the princess, and make himself a more legitimate ruler.&nbsp; They would be anxious to solidify their claims as soon as possible.<br><br>"How could anyone have sent a message so quickly?" she asked Aaron, trying to hide the extent of her alarm.&nbsp; "It must have taken some time to get the troops here."<br><br>Elinor nodded in grim agreement.&nbsp; "The Kents are always well-organized, whatever their other failings," she said darkly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 01:56:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged at the question his beloved sent him, and said, "All I know about magic is what the common stories say. For all I know, they could be watching us right now, and the noises I heard are nothing more than an illusion, while those troops encircle us. But I doubt it, or those very troops would have captured us on the road a few days ago, when they marched by. No, I suspect that the... loyalist would have some magic way of getting a message to them. But I also suspect that he would not mind some... alone time with your highness, before her mind was wiped. Just guessing from the few things I have seen of the now absent... possible loyalist."<br><br>He knew this was <span class="bbc_u"><strong><em>NOT</em></strong></span> the polite, courteous or even subtle way to air these concerns, but he had no idea on how to properly do this, and he was a bit embarrassed by his apparent lack of caring. He looked down at his saddle horn for a moment, wondering how the two women would take his news.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 02:05:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The probable identity of the informant was no surprise to either woman, of course, but Aaron's hesitant mention of the man's possible ulterior motive gave them both pause.&nbsp; Cat was surprised, and Elinor horrified, though long years of training kept her from showing the true depths of her shock.<br><br>"He would not <em>dare</em>--" the princess began, but even as she spoke she knew that he would, some instinct telling her that once betrayal began, there would be no limits to it.<br><br>She paused for a moment, gathering her thoughts.&nbsp; "Then what can be done to insure our safety?" she asked, and Cat was just calm enough to realize that the princess had indeed changed.&nbsp; Two days ago, she would have been concerned only for her own safety.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 02:18:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded as the two women took the news in stride, not commenting on her near comment, instead focusing on fixing the problem. He said, "I could take him in a fight, but am not sure how good he really is, since he has always held back in the two fights I have seen him in... no wait, he did not help with the assassin, so it is only one fight, I think."<br><br>He mused for a moment, before returning to reality, "Well, we could either kill him, or move on without fighting him, as he might injure the horses. I could always send you two off by yourselves, with all the horses, and simply deal with him myself. I would, in fact prefer that, since it allows me to later lie about how difficult the fight was, for the benefit of having my betrothed swoon."<br><br>He smiled at Cathrine, letting her know she was not forgotten, and said, "Even if you two moved after I left you, I am sure that I could find you again. My oath to see you to safety, your highness, would guide me back to your and my betrothed's sides."<br><br>He was playing a bit, trying to help them relax, even though he knew they were worried. He would take his lizard form, and rip out Samuel's throat, and that would be easier without the princess watching.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 02:34:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat didn't like any of their options, but there seemed to be no other choices.&nbsp; "I would rather that no one else had to die... but I imagine nothing less will stop any agent of the Kents'," she said, reluctantly.&nbsp; She smiled wanly at Aaron's teasing, and looked over at Elinor for her opinion.<br><br>She again paused, then finally nodded.&nbsp; "If you can deal with him, then I ask that you do so," she said formally.&nbsp; "And you shall be rewarded when I am returned to my rightful place."<br><br>Cat had more immediate concerns.&nbsp; "Are you sure, love?" she asked anxiously, trying to hide the worst of her panic.&nbsp; "I do not want you to have to fight him this way."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 02:42:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron winked once to Cathrine, and tied his horse to the back of the princess's saddle, before leading them to a not so nearby clearing. Once there, he bowed to the princess, and took a moment to hug Cathrine, and said, "Don't worry, I don't intend to fight fair."<br><br>He then turned and ran back to where they had let Samuel run ahead, and set up, waiting. He stripped again, taking his werelizard form, ready to deal with the traitorous guard when he returned.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 02:48:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat clung to him as long as she could, then watched as he turned and went back to face Samuel.&nbsp; This had seemed the only choice, but now her panic made her think that this was all wrong.&nbsp; She paced nervously in the clearing, while Elinor, apparently thinking that she had already shown too much of her more human side, simply sat quietly on her horse.&nbsp; Still, Cat thought she caught a look of sympathy, and perhaps even worry of her own, on the princess' face.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 03:04:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron waited, wondering what was taking Samuel, and hoped that Elinor did not decide in a fit of pique to come watch. His other form would be hard to explain.&nbsp; Even now, he heard the clop of hooves, and then Samuel cursing aloud, before he dismounted, and cast about for tracks, clues, something, anything that might tell him what had happened. He eventually stopped in the middle of the clearing, checked to see if anyone was around that might see, and began to talk to a tattoo on his forearm, hidden before by his sleeve.<br><br>Samuel said, "They are gone, the princess sent me on ahead at behest of the thief Aaron, to scout for the battle."<br><br>The tattoo glowed blue, and after a moment, a very familiar voice, that of James Kent, floated out of the tattoo, "WHAT?!? You idiot, your orders were simple, keep the princess in you sight until our operatives could remove her! AND what the hell killed Jervick? He was the best operative we had!"<br><br>Samuel sneered at the tattoo, and said, "That damn thief went back upstairs after your incompetent Jervick did, and saw him enter the room."<br><br>The tattoo pulsed for a moment, before James said, "Fine, have you touched the skin of your desirable princess yet?"<br><br>Samuel shook his head saying. "No. There was not an opportunity to before. I did however manage to brush against your precious Cathrine."<br><br>The tattoo blazed brightly, as Samuel screamed in pain. James hissed, "Don't be coy with me, incompetent! ... There, you should be able to sense her presence. Follow it back to them, and kill the boy. You can indulge yourself with the princess, as was our agreement."<br><br>Samuel smiled evilly, and looked around, his eyes half shut, before loosening his sword in its sheath, and remounting his horse. He rode swiftly off toward the clearing where Aaron left the women. The were lizard snorted in anger, and took the bag that held all his belongings, dashing silently through the trees, before waiting for a moment, at a narrow spot in the trail. He set the bag down, and got ready to ambush the traitor guard.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 20:31:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat had been lost in her own worries for a time, and so she didn't realize the princess' increasing impatience.&nbsp; It wasn't until the princess turned her horse to leave the clearing that Cat snapped out of it and turned to look at her, alarmed.&nbsp; "Your majesty, we must wait here," she began, but one look at Elinor's face convinced her words wouldn't stop her.<br><br>"I wish to know what is happening," was the firm reply, and she spurred her horse on in the direction Aaron had gone.<br><br>Even aside from the danger, Cat knew another pressing reason why Elinor couldn't be allowed to see any fighting for herself.&nbsp; She scrambled back onto her horse, silently and uncharacteristically cursing her dress and herself for dismounting in the first place, and spurred the animal on after the princess.&nbsp; "Your majesty, please, at least wait for me!" she begged, but didn't dare to call out any more loudly.&nbsp; And Elinor didn't seem to be slowing down...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 20:51:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was making his position comfortable, when he heard the horse approaching. He smiled to himself, resetting himself, as he heard a second horse approaching from clearing where he had left the women. He cursed, as he heard the sound of steel being drawn, and saw Samuel riding with his sword out, as he rounded the tree Aaron was hiding behind. He lunged, knocking the horse over, and ripping his claws into Samuel's chest, knocking the traitor to the ground. The horse felling screaming, as did Samuel, clutching his chest and swinging for the attacker.<br><br>Aaron caught the blade with his scaled hand, leaned forward and hissed, before ripping his head completely off. Turning he slammed his tail into bodies chest, crushing the rip cage and launching the body into the woods, before turning and dashing into the forest. He snagged his bag as he dashed back into the forest, spotting the princess as he dashed into the trees. He cursed silently, as he silently weaved around the trees, before stopping a good distance from the clearing back, where he had watched Samuel report to the Kents, and changed back, and began to stagger back toward the women after dressing and cleaning his hands, acting as if he got knocked out.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 21:46:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As Aaron drew closer, it became clear that he was the subject of a quick, whispered conversation between the women -- or more precisely, his other form was.&nbsp; The princess was insisting she'd seen a giant, lizard-like creature, and Cat was insisting just as firmly that there'd been no such thing, or she would have seen it, and surely there could be no such thing as a lizardman.&nbsp; It was a measure of her fear and concern for Aaron that she was managing to lie so unblushingly, sounding far more convincing than she usually did.<br><br>When she saw Aaron, she gave a sigh of heartfelt relief and scrambled down from her horse to greet him.&nbsp; "Are you all right, beloved?" she asked, frowning as she realized he was none too steady on his feet.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 21:56:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron let Cathrine hold him, and said, "Samuel hit me on the side of the head with his hilt. I was stunned and not able to do anything. What happened to him?"<br><br>He rested against Cathrine, saying softly, so only they could hear, "I am fine, I just did not expect her highness to show up, and needed something to cover my strange lack of appearance."<br><br>He held Cathrine, and allowed himself to be slowly guided to his feet, slowly recovering as he walked, until he was walking almost normal when they got back to the clearing, where he mounted his horse, and said, "I am alright, truly. It was not a solid hit, just glanced off the side of my head. Had it hit properly, it would have broken my thick head."<br><br>He relates what he had seen, leaving out the kill the thief part, and the actual fight. He wanted to hear more about this lizardman.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 22:13:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I am sorry, I could not stop her," Cat murmured regretfully.&nbsp; She pretended to fuss over the 'bump' on his head, aware of the princess behind them, impatiently waiting.<br><br>Both women listened closely to the story, Cat more alarmed and Elinor more angry by the second.&nbsp; "If he has been torn to shreds by some demon, then he has had a better death than I would have allowed him," Elinor said grimly.<br><br>"I am sure it was only a bear, your majesty," Cat ventured, and Elinor merely looked doubtful.<br><br>"I am not sure of what I saw, but I doubt it was anything as ordinary as a bear.&nbsp; And I know I heard it hiss as a snake hisses.&nbsp; There is something foul in these woods... but if it fights against the Kents' agents, then I shall let it be."&nbsp; Her expression was especially unreadable now, and Cat felt a shiver of apprehension as the princess' gaze swept over Aaron.<br><br>"But the traitor is dead, and that is what is important now.&nbsp; We must be on our way."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 22:35:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron gave a nervous laugh, and said, "I would hope your highness would let it be, for I doubt I could kill it."<br><br>He nudged his horse over to Cathrine's and guided it toward the back paths, away from the clearing, and was glad they had rounded up Samuel's horse as well, it would be useful to change out the horses for the princess and Cathrine occasionally, giving them a smoother ride. He said, "I think we should take the back paths until we are well around the fighting, and then circle back around. It will mean we get to the Beauforts tomorrow, but such is life, I am afraid."<br><br>He did not think to continue acting, as he usually stopped once clear of the scene. A habit, another weak spot in his otherwise great skills.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 03:10:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat took it upon herself to distract the princess a little -- she knew Elinor would catch on to any obvious attempts, but she did her best with a discussion on how the Beauforts might react to Elinor's appearance and how they might best confront the Kents, trying to keep her from thinking too much about Aaron or the creature.&nbsp; She honestly couldn't say if it was working or not, but she had to try.&nbsp; The situation was quite bad enough, and now they had another day of travel ahead of them, which wasn't going to help anything.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 03:22:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron glanced back to the princess as he felt her watching his back, almost staring at him hard enough to be mistaken for a glare. He finally sighed, and dropped back, looking at the princess, and said, "Copper for your thoughts, princess?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 03:45:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat could see Elinor deciding whether or not to ignore him completely after this flippant comment, but finally curiosity won out.&nbsp; "I am sure that you have travelled more than I have," she began, with deceptive calm.&nbsp; "Tell me, have you ever seen such a creature as I described?&nbsp; Or heard any stories of such?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 04:02:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron considers her question, deciding that honesty was best, and leaned forward, looking at the princess, saying, "Not far traveled, I would say, but I have heard a lot of stories. And there are several stories, depending on who you talk to. And if you believe in stories, fairy tales, and magic. But we have proof enough for me that magic is real, so perhaps we should think more about the stories.<br><br>But I digress. There are three stories that might match, or if you allow for slight differences in the common stories. The first is the lizard men of the continent south of here. But while they certainly would match the description, they are supposed to be impossibly strong, not fast. And they need heat, so this cold would make them slower and easier to kill. Hence, they are supposed to live at the edge of a desert, near a great fire mountain, where it is always warm. They are barely intelligent, and would have either killed or amused themselves with you, before killing you.<br><br>The second is another possible source is the great swamps slightly north and a good deal west. There are supposed to be lizard folk there, but the females are in charge, rather sensible of them, in my opinion, and are much taller than a man, but for all that they are hard to tell the difference between one of them and a normal human woman, as their scales are much finer than the males. They use that to capture the foolish men from nearby villages, letting him couple with the female, before feeding him to the males. They never leave the swamp, the males, and the females only when food is scarce.<br><br>The third though, is the most unlikely. You know of the common werewolf stories, perhaps? Man part time, but when the moon is full is near enough, they are as wolves, and no better than any forest animal. But there is a much rarer form of that curse, where the man is not only still present in the wolf form, able to reason and think, but also, even rarer, able to shift when he needs to be. And if they can turn into a wolf, who is to say that there are not other types of were creatures around?"<br><br>He looked at the princess, completely serious, for a second, before laughing, and saying, "Hm, perhaps I should give up my evil ways and become a story teller. Far more reputable than a procurer."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 04:16:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor was interested in the stories in spite of herself, though she put on a show of impatience.&nbsp; "You talk as much and as foolishly as any court jester," she told him coolly when he'd finished.&nbsp; "Take care, Lady Catherine, that he does not talk you to death with his tales.&nbsp; But you shall not talk me out of knowing what I saw, sir, I can assure you.&nbsp; Rare though it might be, it can happen.&nbsp; And stranger things have happened, quite recently, in fact."<br><br>She had an air of having won an argument, and turned her horse a little away from Aaron's as though to end the discussion.&nbsp; Cat bit her lip, and glanced at Aaron, giving up on her plans to distract the princess.&nbsp; She was far, far too stubborn for her own good -- and consquently, too stubborn for Aaron's good, or Cat's.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 04:58:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Elinor, and sighed, as her tutors might have after failing to understand the lesson. He then looked at her again, and said, "Your highness, I have seen things that would make a saint cry for the rest of their life. I long ago decided that I would rather laugh through life than cry. Forgive me if that makes you want to sneer at me, but I am not going to change, not if Cathrine does not want me too."<br><br>He looked at her, completely serious for a change. He said, "Your highness, everyone of the two stories is real. And the other one is a completely serious take on that werewolf story. And want about dragons? Maybe they have half dragon children, created from one of the maidens in the story that they demand, and you saw one of them. There may be dozens of possible explanations for that creature, and that is just off what you saw."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 16:01:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat put a hand on Aaron's leg that might have been an indication that she, at least, didn't want him to change; or perhaps was a warning against the current subject of conversation.&nbsp; Probably both.&nbsp; But Elinor only looked very faintly unhappy at the gesture.<br><br>"Then perhaps one of your half-dragons has repented from his father's ways, and now seeks to rescue maidens from the evil that men do," she said lightly, though there was steel behind the words, and her gaze lingered on Aaron too long for Cat's comfort.&nbsp; "I am sure that all will be made clear.&nbsp; When these current troubles are ended, I shall have the leisure to investigate these tales, and see which of them might be true... and what these creatures might intend."&nbsp; She smiled sweetly, but Cat only shivered.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 22:22:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rested his hand on Cathrine's squeezing, before looking at her, and silently offering his apologies for being so open with the princess. But he would explain later, after they camped for the night. He took point again after a moment, leading the way through the forest that was slowly returning to normal, the wildlife slowly returning after the violence that had occurred.<br><br>The rest of the day passed without incident, Aaron stopping to listen occasionally for anything out of the ordinary. But the further they went, the more relaxed he became, until he finally dropped back to be beside Cathrine. He brushed a lock of hair from her face, before smiling at her, and saying, "Not much further, as we have already begun to circle around. We will have to make camp soon. But I have not seen anywhere that will suit our needs. I am hoping for something soon, else we might need to keep riding till we get out of the forest, and find another inn."<br><br>He sighed, still being watchful, so nothing came up unannounced upon the party. It was getting to early winter, and the trees had already dropped leaves, the ones that dropped, and animals were getting ready for winter, or already hibernating. So the hunters would be getting hungry, and might dare upon the party, even with the strange scent of the werelizard.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 22:40:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I am not sure we could persuade her majesty to camp anywhere in the woods anyway," Cat said very quietly, with a rueful smile.&nbsp; She took his hand and squeezed it gratefully, glad of even these few stolen moments with him.<br><br>"Do you think that all is well?" she asked carefully.&nbsp; &nbsp;She cast a significant look at the princess' back, clearly still nervous of what she might think.&nbsp; "If only I could have stopped her," she added, sighing and giving Aaron an apologetic look.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 22:51:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron sighed, and said, "I am not entirely sure where we are, and if you could not keep her back, it was not your faulty. She is headstrong, and used to getting her way. Not a good combination when running from enemy armies. And if she saw what she said she did, then I have no doubt that she saw it. I am just grateful that it did not attack her too."<br><br>He shifted in his saddle, glancing at the sun, guessing they had maybe two hours before sundown. And these woods were wild, not the best place to be riding through the... He suddenly glanced up again, and looked at Cathrine, fear in his eyes, saying, very softly, "Full moon."<br><br>He cursed he had not been keeping track, but the four weeks had gone by so fast, healing, rescuing the princess, waiting for the searchers to get bored, waiting for the right moment to liberate Cathrine. He had just counted, and tonight would be the first night where the moon was full enough to force his change. He could change back, or not change, but only when not in the moon light. They needed shelter, and soon.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 00:45:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat could only nod, and try to be patient until they could speak more freely.&nbsp; But she paused, confused at first as to why he looked so alarmed at mention of the full moon.&nbsp; She hadn't yet lived through this time with him, only heard about it, but a beat later she realized, and her eyes grew wide.<br><br>She took his hand, squeezing it reassuringly, though inwardly she was more frightened than she cared to admit.&nbsp; "Perhaps we should ride a little faster," she said, her voice this time pitched to reach the princess' ears easily.&nbsp; "I should not care to be out in these woods in the dark, and we must find some shelter."<br><br>Elinor turned at this and added her agreement.&nbsp; "Considering the creatures that roam loose in these woods, I should be very glad of a sturdy inn."&nbsp; Her wound was troubling her as well, but she was determined not to admit to that.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 01:01:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nods, and gently urged his horse into a canter that could be held for a while, and took the lead again. About a mark afterward, with less than a mark before the sun sank enough for the moon to affect him, they cleared the forest, and found a small town soon after that. Aaron breathed a sigh of relief, as the town was close enough and said, "This is where we must stay tonight, your... What shall we be tonight, ladies?"<br><br>He cursed silently, that he was not thinking ahead, and halted a small distance from the town, watching the surroundings carefully. Once they decided what they were this evening, they rode in, and handed the horses to the groom, at the fair sized inn. Not used to nobles, probably, but they would have to make do.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 01:12:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"The Countess of Warwick?" Cat suggested to Elinor, still smiling in relief.&nbsp; It didn't seem as comfortable of an inn as the last, but then, the last inn had caused other difficulties.&nbsp; And right now, she would have been glad of a barn to shelter in, as annoyed as that might have made Elinor.&nbsp; "I shall simply be your lady-in-waiting.&nbsp; And tomorrow we shall reach the Beauforts at last, and all will be well, I trust."<br><br>Elinor nodded, suddenly feeling even more tired now that rest was in sight.&nbsp; "The countess it is," she agreed, letting her horse head towards the town again, the animal almost as excited to see the stables as the rest were to see the inn.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 01:24:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, and went into the inn, and got the best room, which was about to equal what Cathrine had the night before. He also got another room, right beside it, and that was all that was needed, or so he thought, but he did ask if the ladies needed anything else. He would bed down in the extra room. and wait for a bit past dawn, getting the Countess a meal sent to her room.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 01:39:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor fussed a little about her meal again, but Cat could forgive her this time.&nbsp; The princess was still weak from blood loss, though again she refused to admit as much, and Cat felt distinctly sorry for her -- though Cat would never have let this show, knowing it would only insult her.<br><br>She settled the princess in, checking the bandage, which thankfully showed no further bleeding or any significance.&nbsp; She freshened the herbs and rewrapped the wound, which managed to tire out Elinor enough to send her quickly to sleep.&nbsp; Cat, feeling faintly guilty for enjoying this chance to escape, nevertheless hurried out into the hall and tapped on Aaron's door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 02:02:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron had just settled in with a meal for two at the small table, and stood up as Cathrine entered, smiling at her. He walked forward, and hugged her, before kissing her mouth and neck, and then leading her to the table, and pulling the chair out for her.<br><br>Once she was seated, he sat down, offering her the foodstuff first, before taking his own slices, and said, "How is the Countess doing? And how are you, for that matter?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 02:06:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled and held him close, savoring his kisses, which helped her to forget how tired she was after the long&nbsp; and tiring days they'd had recently.&nbsp; "This is wonderful," she said, sighing in relief as she settled down at the table and took a morsel of the food from his hand.<br><br>"She fell alseep, and no wonder.&nbsp; She is quite exhausted, but would never admit that, any more than she would admit to being wrong.&nbsp; But her wound seems to be healing properly, at least."&nbsp; She picked up a bit of bread and offered it to Aaron.&nbsp; "And I am quite well, now that I am alone with you," she added, smiling and leaning forward to steal a kiss.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 02:29:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron eagerly returned the kiss, before turning back to his meal, and continued, "What does our fleeing noble think about our unusual protector? I think she would have revealed more to you than to me, being a mere male."<br><br>He smiled at her, handing her a fair slice of venison, before taking another slice himself, wanting her to have a fair share of the meal as well as him. As he was her betrothed, so he need to make sure they both stayed healthy. He smiled, before saying, "Every time I think of us as betrothed, I can not help but smile. You are perhaps the best thing to ever happen to me, beloved."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 02:50:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed and kissed him again.&nbsp; "And meeting you at that party was the most wonderful thing that ever happened to me," she said, squeezing his hand again.&nbsp; She nibbled at the food, wishing only that they could be eating at their own table to make the evening complete.<br><br>"Our noble friend seems determined to hide what she thinks, and of course she is terribly good at that.&nbsp; But she is very curious, and I do not like her being curious.&nbsp; You know how stubborn she can be.&nbsp; But, she has sense enough to know that she must reclaim the throne first of all, before she can truly turn her attention to anything else.&nbsp; I imagine it will be some time yet before she can satisfy her curiosity -- if she does not see our protector again, that is," she added ruefully.<br><br>She offered Aaron another bite of food, holding out a bit of venison for him to take.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 02:57:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron leaned forward, his tongue that flicked out was that of his werelizard form, and took it from her fork, as they had been given forks and knives with the meal. He then glanced at the window, as he had not wanted to change form tonight, and saw a tiny sliver of moonlight leaking in through the closed shutters. He sighed, and got up, shutting the windows firmly, closing out the moon completely, before returning to the table, ready to continue the meal.<br><br>He nodded as he remembered the comment, and said, "Well, if she is determined to see it again, I don't think I can keep it a secret for long. Eventually she will know it is following us around, and it will occur to her that one of us is the wer... protector. And that might be bad."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 03:25:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat watched a little anxiously as he shut out the last of the moonlight, but everything seemed all right, and she smiled in relief.&nbsp; "I'm not entirely sure she truly <em>wants</em> to see it again -- I think perhaps it frightened her, in spite of herself.&nbsp; But she will be on the lookout for it, I fear."<br><br>She sighed and shook her head.&nbsp; "But she will be with the Beauforts soon enough, and there will be no more danger.&nbsp; We can find a place to relax at last, love, a place of our own."&nbsp; She kissed him again, beaming.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 03:35:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged, and said, "Are you sure you want to just leave? I thought you wanted me to meet you brother."<br><br>He looked at her curiously, wondering what had made her change her mind, or if she had just forgotten. He did return the kiss, his hand running through her hair, enjoying the feel of the silk like strands that rained down like a auburn curtain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 04:00:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"After we see my brother, of couse," Cat said, blushing.&nbsp; "We do need to make this betrothal official, you know.&nbsp; And you will get along, I'm sure of it.&nbsp; It will be a wonderful visit.&nbsp; And, I hope, relaxing as well."<br><br>She leaned happily into his caress, slowly forgetting all about the food.&nbsp; "We will not have to worry about watching any wayward, stubborn nobles.&nbsp; We can relax, and plan our future."&nbsp; She kissed him again, nibbling slowly across his cheek and down his neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 04:15:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged, and said, "And how, pray tell, should we explain how I am still alive? I did take three arrows to the chest, remember?"<br><br>His tone was dry, as he continued to rub her shoulders, massaging her into relaxation, while he kissed her neck, carefully nipping at her neck, enjoying her presence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 04:27:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed harder.&nbsp; "The rumors of your death were greatly exaggerated," she said.&nbsp; "There are so many tales flying around the city now, it would be no wonder if some of them were less than true.&nbsp; My brother will keep our secrets, if we ask him to," she added, more seriously.&nbsp; "It will be all right."<br><br>She sighed contentedly at his touch, absorbing his warmth and taking in his scent.&nbsp; "And then we shall find a home of our own, and settle down, and not bother with politics or fighting or these ridiculous Court intrigues ever again," she finished happily, smiling as she continued to kiss him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 14:56:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron snorted at her unknown joke, what was that line, he thought. Ah, right, I thought you were dead! Ya, you and everyone else. He kissed her again, noting the meal was nearly gone, and said, "That was not the problem I was referring to, but that he was there, and saw me take the three arrows. Hell, he put one of them in me! But don't worry, he was just trying to protect you, and I know that, so I won't be too mad with him."<br><br>He caressed her sides, wanting to get into the bed with her, and just hold her, reveling in the others presence. He kissed Cathrine again, and said, "Would you be adverse to just cuddling tonight? I am wearing myself out pleasuring you, and while that is enjoyable, I would want just to hold for tonight. At least until I forget my self-control. Which should not take too long."<br><br>He smiled at his beloved, holding her close.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 15:19:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I will try and convince him that you had armor on," Cat suggested.&nbsp; She could still hardly bear to think of those terrible hours when she'd thought him dead, and was glad to leave that subject behind.<br><br>She nestled into his arms, smiling.&nbsp; "I would certainly not want you to wear yourself out.&nbsp; As long as I have your arms around me, anything else can wait.&nbsp; I will be happy enough just like this."&nbsp; She stretched up to kiss him, running her hand through his hair and sighing contentedly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 15:31:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, and said, "Sorry for reminding you, but we do need to plan. But I think our plans can now be held off for a while."<br><br>He leaned down to ease how much Cathrine needed to stretch to kiss him, eagerly returning the kiss, before picking her up, and carrying her to the bed. He set her down, and said, "Anything you want to change into?"<br><br>He stripped down, and slid into the bed beside her, his hands stroking her sides, kissing her neck, while waiting for her response.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 15:50:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Your wife," Cat suggested, with an impish smile.&nbsp; "But I feel I am that already."&nbsp; She sighed as he stroked her, her hands moving to tug aside her clothing and give him better access to her neck.&nbsp; "I do, however, feel quite warm.&nbsp; I fear I am overdressed.&nbsp; Perhaps you can help me with that...?"&nbsp; The impish smile returned, and she reached to pull him closer, her own hands exploring his body slowly but eagerly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 16:16:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled at Cathrine, and said, "Alright, I will."<br><br>He then rolled free, and grabbed all the dishes, finishing the few bites of meal as he took the meal to the hall, leaving it outside the door, and the shut and locked it. He the finished undressing as he came back, and crawled up the bed, and straddled her, playfully pinning her down. He rolled around behind her, and began to help her out of her dress, slowly and sensuously pulling it down, letting her body slowly free from its fabric prison. He stopped when the torso was free, and hugged her, asking, "Is that better, or are you still warm?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 16:35:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat bit her lip, blushing again at his question.&nbsp; "I do believe I'm warmer now than when you started," she murmured, wriggling delightedly beneath him, enjoying the feeling of being unable to escape -- not that she wanted to.&nbsp; "Perhaps you'd better keep going."<br><br>Her squirming was also not helping to calm her down, but she couldn't bring herself to stop.&nbsp; Her breasts arched invitingly, the creamy flesh all but begging to be caressed and teased.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 17:06:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed his beloved Cathrine, and said, "Well, lets see if we can change that."<br><br>He quickly stripped his betrothed of her dress, and set it down on a nearby chair, before crawling back over his love, and kissing her neck, and pulling her close to him, his head against her chest. He sighed, and then rested his head against her breasts, enjoying the sound of her heart.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 17:15:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat still wriggled faintly against him, almost ashamed of how eager she felt.&nbsp; She really didn't want to wear him out -- there still might be trouble to handle before the princess was safe, and she really had to control herself.<br><br>She took a deep breath, finally managing to relax as he rested his head against her, her fingers idly toying with his hair.&nbsp; "This is wonderful... though I think I am still a little warm," she added teasingly, blushing as she held him tight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 17:23:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed his beloved's breasts, trying to control himself as well, even though his body was demanding that he claim her, and claim her now. He laughed softly at her comment, before wiggling up, and pulling the blankets up, and said, "Then perhaps you should sit in the chair for a moment, and keep your dress company. The cool air running around you delightful, nubile, perfect body would be enough to get me up, but we are trying to just hold each other tonight. Remember?"<br><br>He kissed her nose, as he had stopped moving up when his eyes were level with hers, and then wrapped his arms around Cathrine, sighing in pleasure, his hands running up and down her back, tracing the gentle curves of her body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 17:38:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, no, I would much rather keep you company," Cat protested, smiling, nestling into his embrace.&nbsp; She took a slow, deep breath, and felt a little calmer still, though the feeling of his skin bare against hers brought back the most wonderfully arousing memories of all the other times they'd coupled, and her body ached for more.<br><br>"Yes, we'll just relax, love," she murmured, still running her fingers lightly through his hair.&nbsp; "Just hold each other."&nbsp; She kissed his cheek gently, sighing as she slowly relaxed into his arms.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 18:28:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron sighed, and gathered&nbsp; Cathrine as close as he could, before yawning. He kissed her, and whispered, "Good night, betrothed."<br><br>He then snuggled against her, and soon was asleep, his hand running down her side, and stopped, resting on her hip, gently rubbing her thigh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 18:42:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat returned the kiss, falling asleep almost as quickly as he did, though not before she had the chance to enjoy the way his hand felt on her skin.&nbsp; She sighed, perfectly content and happy, and drifted off into pleasant dreams, still smiling and holding him close.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 17:48:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron awoke slowly the next morning, and felt like crap. He sighed, knowing his problem was that the moon called to his blood and he had fought it, and now his body was not amused with him. He sighed as he awoke, and looked down at Cathrine, smiling, remembering all that was going right with his life now.<br><br>It helped, but the depression was deeply rooted, and would take some time to fully dispel. He kissed Cathrine, holding her close, trying to banish his feelings, but they simply moved to the back his mind, waiting for him to get distracted before ambushing him again. He sighed again, before slowly rolling out of bed, and began to dress, intending to give Cathrine a breakfast in bed. He left after dressing, and got two breakfasts, for him and his beloved, and another to be sent up when Elinor awoke, before returning to his room.<br><br>He set the food down at the table, and watched Cathrine sleep for a moment, wondering about the changes in his life over barely more than a moon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 17:55:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat stirred slightly when he left, but was tired enough to continue drowsing, only barely aware of her surroundings.&nbsp; It was his return, and the smell of the food, that truly woke her, and she stretched and blinked sleepily as she slowly sat up in the bed and looked at him, smiling.&nbsp; "Come back to bed, love," she invited, a little shyly, patting the spot next to her.&nbsp; "I'm sure Elinor won't wake up for a while yet."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 18:47:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron set the food down on the stand near the bed, and said, "I most certainly will. But first, I want to feed you for a bit."<br><br>He slid forward, sitting beside his love, and stripped down, wanting to feel her flesh against his. He began to feed her, the pancakes and sausages doing wonders for his feelings, for the moment, enjoying the taste of the pancakes, and of his love between the bites of food, for he could not stop kissing her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 18:57:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed, pleased at the attention and returning all his kisses eagerly.&nbsp; "I take it you slept well," she said, happy just to have him next to her again, and so affectionate.&nbsp; She started feeding him as well, offering him tiny bites so that he would have to take his fingers into her mouth.&nbsp; She found that the feeling gave her a very pleasant shiver...<br><br>"All seems quiet, I hope?" she asked between kisses.&nbsp; "We deserve to have a calmer trip this time," she added with a sigh, though she couldn't be truly unhappy now, not when she was with him like this.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 19:53:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron sighed, and said, "Yes, I slept well, but while everything seems quiet, I cannot help but worry about the ... Countess, and how she would take to me little secret."<br><br>He stopped for a moment, his depression ambushing him again, and said, looking back up, "Do you think the princess would mind staying here a few days, at least until the fighting near the Beauforts is done, one way or another?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 20:19:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat frowned, suddenly sensing his depression.&nbsp; "Better not to let her find out, surely.&nbsp; Unless she sees you change, she will not believe it in any case.&nbsp; I scarcely believed it myself, the first time I saw it."<br><br>She pulled him closer, forgetting the food and simply soothing him, stroking his hair.&nbsp; "She will mind, I am sure, but she will agree if we tell her it is for the best.&nbsp; She will not risk herself unnecessarily by going towards the battle."&nbsp; Kissing his forehead, she looked at him searchingly.&nbsp; "Are you all right, love?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 20:26:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron leaned against Cathrine, enjoying her attentions, and said, "I am fine, but my body wants to change, and when I don't I get really sad. I guess that is my body's way of telling me to change."<br><br>He relaxed against Cathrine, letting her soothe, him, feeling better just by being against her, and said, "Which is the real reason I want to stay, even I the mentioned one is the best reason for her."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 20:36:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Then change, love.&nbsp; The door is locked, no one will see, or disturb us," Cat suggested, still stroking him gently.&nbsp; "We will convince her to stay -- perhaps offer her some delicacy as a reward for her patience, if you can manage to hunt some more quail for her."&nbsp; She smiled and kissed his forehead again.<br><br>"I do not want you sad, love, not for any reason," she added, her voice only a murmur.&nbsp; "Go ahead and change, if it will make you feel better."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 21:13:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled, and his skin began to harden, and his mouth extend, and after a few painful looking moments, Cathrine's lizard was lying beside her again. He murred to her, gently rubbing his snout against her, and then licked her, before snuggling close to her. He rubbed himself against her, his eyes half lidded in pleasure, before nipping her neck playfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 21:21:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat giggled and shivered in pleasurable surprise as she found scales rubbing against her instead of skin.&nbsp; She kissed over his snout, giggling again as he licked her.&nbsp; It seemed only yesterday that they'd first lain together, and he had shifted into this form with their bodies still joined together.&nbsp; She shivered afresh at the memory, smiling and nestling closer to him.&nbsp; It was a shame they wouldn't have more privacy for the next few days, but she was grateful for this chance to hold him close and make him feel better.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 21:46:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron snuggled closer, feeling better now than he had in a while, he was in his real body, as he thought of it, he was beside his mate and betrothed, and he was warm and full. It could only get better, he thought. And then rolled on top of Cathrine, his cock sliding from its sheath, and licked her neck, being careful not to bite her. He rubbed his chest against hers, before flicking her nipples with his long agile tongue, his body ready for hers now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 22:06:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Another giggle turned into a faintly surprised, but very pleased, gasp as Cat realized his shaft was rubbing against her now, hard and ready.&nbsp; She wriggled against him, smiling, gasping again as his tongue flickered down to explore her skin.&nbsp; Her legs parted instinctively, her body suddenly growing warm, and she sighed, again shivering against him.<br><br>"Do we dare, love?" she whispered, almost grinning with her unladylike excitement.&nbsp; "You'll have to be very quiet."&nbsp; She pressed her hips up a little, clearly eager, but waiting for his response before letting herself get <em>too</em> excited.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 22:17:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The lizard did not, quite, snort at her request to be silent, as he continued to rub himself against her, but he knew Cathrine had a valid point, and was not going to try and counter it. Instead, he simply rubbed his almost dripping cock against her womanhood, while his tongue continued to explore her beautiful breasts, before he suddenly growled softly, and slid home, VERY slowly. He purred as he finally hilted, a few tentative thrusts as his hands grabbed her legs, bringing them out and open, leaving her completely open to whatever he wanted to do with her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 22:32:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat didn't miss his reaction.&nbsp; "I know, love.&nbsp; We need more privacy," she whispered sympathetically.&nbsp; She gasped as he pressed into her, moaning as he continued at an almost agonizingly slow pace.&nbsp; When he was finally all the way in, she sighed, savoring the feeling of being stretched.&nbsp; In this form, he was very nearly too big for her, but aroused as she was, that felt wonderful.<br><br>She moved eagerly as he shifted her legs, welcoming him, and smiling up at him.&nbsp; "Beloved," she whispered, her green eyes shining with happiness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 23:07:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron pressed his enhanced phallus deep into his wife, thrust long but slow, enjoying every second of her moist depths eagerly welcoming him back on the thrust, and unwilling to let him go when he pulled away. He growled softly, holding her legs apart at her thighs, giving him better control of the thrusts, and them leans down to rub his face against Cathrine's. He licked her, as he let go of her legs, and rested them on the bed beside her, and began even longer but faster thrusts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 23:29:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Again Cat sighed, then moaned faintly, arching towards him.&nbsp; His movements were still almost achingly slow, but as he sped up a little, she responded eagerly.&nbsp; Remembering her own advice, she bit her lip, keeping herself from making as much noise as she was tempted to make.&nbsp; But it was obvious that she was enjoying every second.<br><br>Her hips arched to meet him, encouraging him, and she kept her legs spread wide, resisting the urge to press them against him as she sometimes did.&nbsp; If this was how he wanted her, she was more than happy to open herself to him as completely as she could...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:33:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron's impaling became faster the longer they coupled, his manhood pressing as deep as he could without hurting her, enjoying every sensation of their coupling. He ran his claw tips down her side, coming to rest on her hips, where he helped her impale herself. He growled softly, before he slipped his long, agile tongue into Cathrine's mouth, his muscle playing with hers in a friendly game.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:46:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was getting harder and harder to resist moaning openly, but Cat did her best, gasping and writhing beneath him.&nbsp; She shivered as his claws traced over her, suddenly thrilled by the controlled power there, and arched harder to meet his thrusts.<br><br>She gasped again as his long tongue tangled with hers, enjoying the little game thoroughly, and her hands gripped him more tightly.&nbsp; Her body responded eagerly to all of these things, her passage beginning to throb hungrily around him.&nbsp; She cried out very faintly, realizing it would not be long before she would have to fight against carying out in earnest...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:56:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was panting above Cathrine, his thrusts now much faster than before, and he was slightly worried about harming her with his over eager coupling, but it was a slight worry. He knew she would not be harmed by him. He suddenly snarled softly, and leaned down to gently and carefully grab the soft flesh of her throat with his teeth, pinning and dominating her beneath him, as his thrust moved even faster. He knew he would fill her soon, and was desperate for the release now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 01:06:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat wasn't thinking of being hurt at all, knowing only that her body was ready and eager to accept him, and she welcomed his shaft, arching higher.&nbsp; She knew he was nearing his release also, and she wriggled beneath him, aching to feel him climax deep inside her.&nbsp; Her head pressed back against the pillow, offering him more of her neck, shivering deliciously as she felt him holding her down.&nbsp; And suddenly, the first rush of release hit her, and she had to stifle her cries as her body began to throb around him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 01:22:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cathrine's orgasm triggered his own, her walls demanding his semen immediately, if not sooner, and he did not fight, hilting himself completely into her vent, his thick ropes of semen pouring into her waiting depths. He finally finished, and simply rested atop his mate for a moment, before releasing her neck, his dominance over her established, and then licked her neck where he had bit, making sure she was alright. He looked at his love, with half lidded eyes, and purred in pleasure, enjoying the feel of being empty in a way, and knowing she was as full as he was empty.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 01:32:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat cried out all through his release, each fresh spurt giving her fresh pleasure, and she only barely managed to keep them relatively quiet.&nbsp; She had to fight to catch her breath, gasping and moaning as his movements finally slowed, then stopped.&nbsp; Her arms held him weakly, her body still shivering from pleasure, and she smiled up at him, nuzzling gently against his neck.&nbsp; His shaft still filled her, and she could feel the dampness of his seed, overflowing out of her.&nbsp; She sighed in perfect contentment, clinging to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 01:40:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron gently thrust a few more times, letting the last of his seed find its way into her welcoming depths, before rubbing his head against hers, and then sliding off of her, pulling her to his chest, still impaled, letting her rest for a moment, before they decided to either stop, or continue again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 01:53:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat still sighed and wriggled against him as he moved them, her passage still gripping his shaft.&nbsp; She rubbed against his chest, unable to resist shifting her hips a little.&nbsp; "You feel wonderful, love," she whispered, turning her head to smile up at him, her eyes twinkling with mischief.&nbsp; Her hand stroked his cheek lightly, tracing the delicate scales, and now she very deliberately moved her hips, slowly, watching for his reaction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 01:57:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron murred in pleasure as Cathrine shifted around, and nipped at her, deliberately missing her, his eyes still half lidded in pleasure. He softly growled at her, a warning against continuing, as his hips began to move with hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 02:02:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat giggled at the nip, her hand now moving down along his neck.&nbsp; "You're not too tired, are you, love?" she whispered, matching the rhythm of his hips.&nbsp; Whether they continued or not, there was certainly no need to rush.&nbsp; She smiled, gasping faintly as her passage throbbed again, her body still a little too sensitive.&nbsp; But it felt wonderful...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:10:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron snorted aloud at her comment, and went back to his previous speed, his body still crying for hers. He nipped at her, never breaking her skin, as he felt her body calling to his, perhaps needing him as his needed hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:20:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat giggled again, then gasped as he moved faster, her body instantly matching his speed.&nbsp; She lifted herself up on her arms, getting a better angle to thrust down onto him, bracing her feet against the bed.&nbsp; "Mm, no, not too tired at all, I see," she teased, then moaned again, shivering at the effect this was having on her still-throbbing sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 15:41:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was not going to last long on this coupling, knowing his body too well to delude himself. He just wanted for Cathrine to enjoy the moment, and he seemed to be doing that well. He lengthened his thrusts, keeping them relatively fast, when he heard a knock on the door. He froze, anger suffusing his face, and he leaned down, rubbing his claws along Cathrine's cheek, before changing back to human,&nbsp; this took a few minutes, leaving for Cathrine to ask what they wanted. The sun had been up for nearly an hour, and in response to the query as to what the hell they wanted, the servant replied, "The Countess would like the services of her hand maiden, in preparations of leaving."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 15:54:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed, embarrassed and on the verge of breaking into peals of laughter out of sheer nervousness -- though she was nearly as ready to snap at the servant out of sheer frustration.&nbsp; "Tell the Countess I will be with her in a few moments," she called, looking at Aaron mournfully as he shifted back to human.<br><br>The servant retreated to deliver the message.&nbsp; Cat stayed where she was, shivering faintly at the feeling of him shifting against her and inside her.&nbsp; She didn't want to leave him just yet... "I will try to convince her to stay longer, love," she whispered, stroking his cheek as it faded back to skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 16:06:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron tried not to snarl aloud, and felt that he was doing a wonderful job of it, but did not say anything quite yet. He simply slid from Cathrine, and said, "Call me crazy, but if she is up this early, I doubt you can change her mind."<br><br>He kissed her, before sliding off the bed, and getting dressed, and then helping Cathrine into her own clothing, taking a moment to stroke and caress her while doing so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 16:32:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I fear you are right," Cat said with a sigh.&nbsp; "But I will try, just the same."&nbsp; She bit her lip, disappointed, as they had to part, but returned his kiss with enthusiasm.<br><br>She also returned his caresses, as much as she dared.&nbsp; It wouldn't do for them to distract each other too much, not just now, unfortunately.&nbsp; Finally she was ready to go, and stretched up to kiss him once more. "Wish me luck, love.&nbsp; I will need it."&nbsp; And she sighed again, bracing herself, and went out to meet Elinor.<br><br>The princess was up and mostly dressed, though of course she'd been unable to lace her gown up the back, as it required, and she immediately turned her back, gesturing imperiously for Cat to come over and fix things.&nbsp; Cat obeyed, grimacing.&nbsp; This was not off to a good start.<br><br>"I had always thought that a very early start was best in these matters," Elinor finally said coolly.&nbsp; "Perhaps I was misinformed?&nbsp; I see that the two of you are in no hurry."&nbsp; She looked over her shoulder, taking in Cat's still faintly flushed cheeks, and sniffed disdainfully.<br><br>"Aaron thinks that perhaps it might be best to wait here for a few days, your majesty, until the fighting at the Beauforts dies down," Cat ventured, keeping her voice down as she used Elinor's proper title.<br><br>"Does he?" Elinor returned sharply.&nbsp; "I am sure he would much prefer to bed you all day, but that is not best for me.&nbsp; We will leave today," she said, flatly.<br><br>She knew it was useless, but Cat argued on for a time, before finally excusing herself to speak to Aaron about the arrangements.&nbsp; She was exhausted, and knew it showed on her face as she stepped into the room and looked at Aaron silently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 16:44:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was, in fact, just finishing his breakfast, having taken his time, and gestured for Cathrine to sit, sighing before she said a word. He stood up, holding her chair out, and said, "She was stubborn, yes? I will get the preparations started, after you have ate something."<br><br>He rubbed Cathrine's shoulders as she ate, trying to help her relax again. Once she was done eating their aborted breakfast, he took the trays out to the hall, leaving them on the floor.<br><br>He then got the grooms to get the horses ready, and soon, everything was ready to go. He went back up, and let the ladies know it was time to go.<br><br>He helped the 'Countess' and Cathrine get mounted, and then he mounted, glaring at Elinor's back as they rode, the ladies slightly in front, he was riding right behind them for the moment, until they were clear of the town, and moving back through forest, taking a roundabout route toward the Bueaforts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 17:00:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I might as well have been talking to a boulder," was all Cat could say about the encounter, and ate her breakfast a little glumly, annoyed at her failure even though she'd known she wouldn't win such an argument.<br><br>But she felt better after some more food, and managed to be almost cheerful as they left.&nbsp; If the fighting was bad, Elinor would surely retreat, and if not, they could be rid of her that much sooner.&nbsp; It was a disloyal thought, perhaps, but a soothing one.&nbsp; She smiled soothingly at Aaron as they left, determined to at least enjoy the fine weather.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 17:14:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron reached over, and rubbed Cathrine's hand, before taking point. He kept an ear out for trouble, and another one behind him, listening to the two women if they were talking. He did not expect trouble, but he was traveling with two young, attractive women, and therefore, they were prime prey for bandits and the like.<br><br>The morning passed quietly, and they had lunch in the saddle, not stopping except for the stretches to keep the women from cramping up. He listened carefully, glancing to one side and tilting his head, but did not stop his horse. He did notice the forest had gone quiet rather suddenly, and he wondered what had caused that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 18:12:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As usual, Cat was quick to catch Aaron's moods and she dropped her horse back a little from Elinor's to talk to him quietly.&nbsp; "Is something wrong, love?" she asked, concerned.&nbsp; Belatedly, she caught the sudden hush of the forest also, and now her look was questioning as well as worried.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 18:18:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shook his head and said, "I don't know, but something has frightened the forest animals into hiding, and a predator that lives here would not do that. That means a human, but I cannot hear them if they are around."<br><br>He was casting about for the ambush, knowing they were either already inside it, or about to walk into it, and said to Elinor, "Slow up, I think we have a problem."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 18:31:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor turned to look at Aaron disdainfully, but obeyed.&nbsp; Cat moved over next to the princess, preparing to make a run for it if they had to.&nbsp; She studied the forest warily, and now even Elinor seemed to be feeling the tension, a frown creasing her pale face.<br><br>Cat's sharp eyes scanned the forest, until finally she caught a hint of movement.&nbsp; She pointed quickly, catching Aaron's eye rather than calling out, suddenly unwilling to make any noise.&nbsp; If this was a large group, even Aaron might not be able to protect them, she realized with a shiver.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 18:51:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron turned toward the movement, and an arrow hissed out of the forest, hitting him in his lower back, missing anything vital, but kicking the wind out of him. He ripped the arrow free, and then rolled to the side, as several, maybe ten bandits rushed him. He rolled off his horse, and snarled for the women to run for it, and parried the first clumsy strike at him, before stabbing the man in his neck with his other dagger. But his wound was slowing him down, and until it fully healed, it hurt to move much, limiting his mobility.<br><br>Blocked the next blow, and was suddenly knocked off balance by another arrow hitting him in his back, pitching him forward onto the bandits sword, which slid between his ribs, a mortal blow to anything other than a were-creature. The bandit smiled evilly at him, and Aaron slit his throat, before pulling the sword slowly free, and then the arrow, before finally collapsing onto the ground. Until his gut wound healed, he was helpless and useless to the women, but he knew that the men would not harm them, not at first.<br><br>He blacked out for a moment, as the one of the two women screamed, probably Elinor, as the bandits readied to rape the two nobles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 19:38:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat could only watch in horror as the men poured out of the woods, far too many for Aaron to handle at once.&nbsp; She knew that he'd survived much worse, but it still terrified her to see the sword sink into his body, and she seemed to feel the blade cut into her own flesh.<br><br>Then other bandits were upon them.&nbsp; One seized Elinor's arm, and she screamed piercingly, which only brought a laugh from her captor.&nbsp; Forewarned, Cat managed to avoid the first man who tried to grab her, and took advantage of her freedom to grasp her purse, small but heavy with coins and her jewels.&nbsp; With this as a makeshift weapon, she lashed out at the man who'd tried to take hold of her, striking his wrist, then turned to the man next to him who was now also reaching for her, and this time her blow landed just above his eye, provoking an angry howl.<br><br>Then two of them seized her from behind, one wrenching the purse from her hand and pinning the arm behind her back.&nbsp; She still struggled, uselessly, able only to glare at each man in turn, but she was determined at least not to make things easy for them.&nbsp; Even Elinor, following her lead, was now struggling wildly as one man worked at tearing her gown from her. "Let go of me," she demanded, pointlessly.&nbsp; "Do you know who I am?"<br><br>A warning glance from Cat silenced her.&nbsp; Cat turned to look at her rogue, still stunned on the ground, and sent up a silent prayer that he was alive.&nbsp; Perhaps there was still hope...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 19:45:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The bandit that was tearing at Elinor's gown laughed cruelly, and said, "No, but why would we care, wench?"<br><br>Aaron came back to reality then, having only been out for a moment, and saw his love being manhandled in preparation of being raped. And something, deep inside him, snapped, and his caution was tossed into the wind, as he let his temper took over. His eyes glowed red as he stood up, and hissed at the men. It was not a loud noise, but it had a particularly good carrying pitch.<br><br>All activity stopped, as the 9 remaining bandits, archer included, stared at the rogue, who should be dead, for he had gotten a lung hit, at very least. Then he grabbed his shirt, and ripped it off, before roaring, a noise no human could make, as the archer sneered, and loosed another arrow.<br><br>Which was plucked effortlessly from the air, with a taloned hand, as Aaron began to change. Soon, the lizard that Elinor had seen earlier killing Samuel had returned, and this time he was going to butcher every male in the clearing. He hissed as the bandits froze, all of them, trying to understand what they were seeing and had seen.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 20:10:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There was no time to think; Cat only acted as quickly as she could.&nbsp; With the bandits stunned, she pulled free of the ones holding her and hurried to Elinor.&nbsp; She was terrified and furious, the back of her dress torn to shreds, faint scrapes and shallow cuts showing on her neck and back where the man's ragged fingernails had torn, aided by a dull knife.&nbsp; Cat herself was not in much better shape -- one sleeve was ripped nearly all the way off, her bodice torn, and a red spot on her cheek hinted at a future bruise.<br><br>She steered them away from the carnage that she knew was about to happen.&nbsp; Aaron was furious, and frightening -- she'd never imagined even he could be quite this fierce.&nbsp; It was no wonder the bandits were frozen to the spot.<br><br>One of the ones nearest him tried to run, but Aaron seized him and disposed of him before the man had moved even a step.&nbsp; Now Cat had a moment to realize the full import of what was happening, as the princess stared at Aaron's lizard form in fascinated horror.&nbsp; Slowly Elinor turned to look at Cat, but the girl only bit her lip and shook her head.&nbsp; "Later, your majesty," she whispered pleadingly, turning again to watch the fight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 21:20:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked up from his first victim, and then began to systematically destroy the bandits, starting with the archer. He rushed the knot of bandits, the archer the only one off to the side, and leapt over them, landing in front of the archer, and hissing. Once.<br><br>Then he went to work, his claws opening the man up and revealing his guts for the carrion birds later, but for now, he had other work to do. He then ripped both of his arms off, and then turned back to the knot, leaving the shell-shocked former archer lying in a puddle of guts and bloods, quickly bleeding out, and then rushed the group of bandits. He selected the one that had dared to strike his beloved, giving her a bruise, and ripped his throat open, and then ripped his head clean off, before moving to the others. They died much faster than the first two did, having been guilty only by association, in his less analytical mind.<br><br>Barely three minutes after starting, the 9 bandits were stiffening in death already, and the lizard was crouched over the last one, hissing his anger into the wilds, which had gone much quieter after the shocking events in the clearing. Aaron turned to Cathrine and Elinor, taking a moment to wipe his claws clean, having never bitten any of the bandits, and padded over to Cathrine, to rub against her and twine around her, checking to be sure she was alright. He chirped at her, as he rubbed his head against her arm, before looking at Elinor, and idly picking up a nearby rock. He then walked over to the horses, which were used to his scent, and gathered them up, gesturing for the women to mount, and then led the way to another clearing, where they would have time for questions, and not be bothered by the forest animals converging on the sudden and unexpected feast.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 21:52:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat ignored the shocked Elinor as Aaron came over to her and she held out her arms to him.&nbsp; She held him tightly for a moment as he nuzzled against her, infinitely relieved that he was safe.&nbsp; "I am all right, love," she whispered, pressing her cheek to his face.<br><br>Whatever Elinor thought at the sight of the girl in the suddenly tender embrace of a lizardman that until a moment ago was nothing but a near-mindless killing machine, she kept it to herself.&nbsp; She stiffened, but let Aaron lead the horses away.&nbsp; The animals were skittish at the blood, but not difficult to handle, and they seemed glad to move away from the scene.<br><br>In the next small clearing, Elinor stopped her horse, not waiting for Aaron to decide if this was far enough away.&nbsp; She fixed him with her gaze, and she did an admirable job of hiding the nervousness she must surely feel, merely studying him evenly.&nbsp; "Explain yourself," she finally said.<br><br>"He cannot speak in this form, your majesty," Cat put in.&nbsp; "And it is not my story to tell," she added, looking over at Aaron.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 22:02:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at the princess, and suddenly she could probably understand why he respected very few people, and never for their rank. Cathrine, the Thief Guild Master, and anyone loony enough to want to be a soldier, and that was about it. He simply looked at Elinor for a moment, and then picked up a nearby rock, and began to sharpen his claws on it. Not that they needed it, as they left deep lines in the stone already, but he was making a point, rather unsubtle, but a point, none the less.<br><br>After a moment, he stop up, and threw the rock into a nearby tree, before moving around behind Cathrine, and reverting to human. He smiled at the princess, and said, "If your highness will not mind turning around, I need a new set of clothing before I will explain anything."<br><br>Once she had turned, he walked to a nearby horse, one with his bags on it, and quickly dressed himself, and returned to sit beside Cathrine, and said, "Story first, or change of clothing?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 22:13:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For perhaps the first -- and possibly the only -- time in her life, the princess blushed, though faintly.&nbsp; She turned her back disdainfully, her shoulders stiff, until he spoke again.&nbsp; Cat produced a shawl, and offered it to the princess to cover her back, and the young woman accepted it silently.&nbsp; This worried Cat still further -- a barbed word or two would have reassured her more, as being much more usual.<br><br>Then she perched herself on a rock, looking down her nose at the two of them.&nbsp; "Your story first, if you please," she said coolly.&nbsp; "I am sure it is a long and fascinating one, and I will know how such a being can exist.&nbsp; Was one of your tales actually true?"&nbsp; She raised an eyebrow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 22:30:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron returned her look and suddenly his eyes elongated, and his tongue lengthened, and he held out his hand, which had claws on it. He said, with a slight lisp, "Your highnessss, I think I made a point further back, where I desstroyed a large number of banditss in a sshort amount of time, without being touched. Sso pleasse, let uss at leasst pretend to be friendss."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 00:55:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor flinched, faintly, but her lifetime of training stood her well and she held her ground.&nbsp; "You have had ample opportunity to kill me already, sir, if that was all you wished," she said evenly.&nbsp; "I am willing to listen -- is that not friendship enough?"&nbsp; She took a deep breath, and Cat suspected there was real fear in her eyes, good as she was at hiding it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 01:21:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled, and slipped back into human, and said, "Actually, I was complaining about the tone, not the content of the question, your highness.<br><br>But yes, you are right, the time for stories is now."<br><br>He settled back, and rested his head against Cathrine, taking a moment to rub her face in obvious affection. He settled down, and said, "I am the outcast eldest son of a certain family of lower class nobles, upper class merchants, however you view them. But they are not important. I was born with the ability to assume another body, the lizard that you saw when I kill Samuel, and today, defending you and my wife.<br><br>I was thrown out of the family when I was three or two, I have a hard time remembering that time, and only my ability to heal from any damage that does not kill me immediately kept me alive. I survived by stealing, and by living in the country side. Once I got old enough to control my... ability, I went to the nearest city, and became a thief, using my natural agility and other talents to make myself an excellent thief. I eventually was noticed by a thief guild member, sponsored into the guild, and was the youngest person to ever become a full member, at the age of 13. After that, I made several daring thefts, making enough from the nobles that I only had to steal when bored or wanted a challenge.<br><br>My last big challenge was the party where five major houses lost sizable fortunes, well, that was myself."<br><br>He gave the princess an ironic half bow, and said, "As for the stories I told you, the third was the closest to the truth. I am a were creature, forced to change in the light of the full moon, and have the ability to assume the form of my other creature on command, if needed. I heal from near any wound, except those inflicted by magic, as I learned when I rescued Cathrine from the Kent take over of the city."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 01:33:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat listened quietly, saddened anew for his sake, though she'd already heard the story.&nbsp; She stayed close to him as he spoke, squeezing his hand now and then in silent support.<br><br>And even Elinor seemed affected by his tale, though the signs were subtle, to say the least.&nbsp; When he'd finished, she sat quietly for a moment, considering all he'd said, then finally nodded slightly to herself.&nbsp; "You were simply born with this ability?" she asked carefully.&nbsp; "This is not something passed on through a bite, as in the old tales?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 01:54:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron leaned into Cathrine's legs, as she was sitting on a rock, and waited for a moment, before shrugging, and said, "Perhaps it is, but that was not what I was gifted with. And maybe I could pass it on, and would rather not find out, lest I accidently create a monster. You notice how careful I was to only use my claws, correct?"<br><br>He waited for her to respond, wondering if she was as observant as she pretended to be.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 15:04:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor nodded slowly, remembering that he'd only had to clean his claws after the battle had ended.&nbsp; "But you are not the only one who can do these things," she said, half questioningly.&nbsp; "There are others... perhaps an entire hidden race in my kingdom.&nbsp; How is it you have concealed yourselves so well?"&nbsp; Now she seemed nervous again, and Cat could hardly blame her.&nbsp; This couldn't be a reassuring thing to realize -- it forced her to rethink her whole world, and for the princess, that was something quite new.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 19:31:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged, and said, "I have no idea if there are others, but I think I was the only one in the city. There are certain... indicators, that other were creatures could tell upon sight, especially if they have a REAL sense of smell, not the stunted version of it I am forced to think most humans have.<br><br>As for how I conceal myself, I never assume the were lizard form, except in my rooms, because I suffer from... a feeling of depression if I am unable to change after a certain amount of time. It means I did not work at night during a certain portion of the month, and I claimed that I was... suffering from dizzy spells to cover the often absences from night time escapades. And once I made my fortune, I pointed out it was harder to see us on the new moons, so we, that is the thieves, naturally migrated to new moon thieving. Safe for everyone.<br><br>I rarely got into fights, so no one ever noticed the strange lack of scars, and I was good enough with knives that I did not have to worry about people picking fights with me."<br><br>He shrugged again, and said, "And when you can turn into something that is, for all practical purposes, invincible, why would you worry about being caught?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 19:46:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But the Kents can harm you with their magics," Elinor pointed out.&nbsp; "So it would seem that we have a common enemy, and therefore should be allies to that extent, at least."<br><br>She paused, her tone becoming more serious.&nbsp; "And I think we must be allies.&nbsp; I have far too few of them.&nbsp; Tell me, Sir Lizard, what will you do to aid me in regaining the throne?"<br><br>Cat stared, amazed that the princess could so blithely make assumptions about what Aaron would or would not do.&nbsp; She drew breath to protest, but stopped herself, glancing at Aaron to let him reply instead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 19:52:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Elinor with a raised eyebrow, and said, "Perhaps we do have a common enemy, but I have a way out you do not, your highness. I can run. You seem unable to."<br><br>He was pushing her now, if she knew what he was, and still thought his frankness was disrespectful, he would leave, no problems. He continued, "And while they can hurt me with their magics, I have to be found first. And what will I do to help you? Have I already not done enough? I helped you escape, dealt with a traitor, got you out of the city, and nearly to the Beauforts, and protected you along the way."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 20:16:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The princess clearly did think him disrespectful, but she bit back whatever she might normally have said about that.&nbsp; "Of course I cannot run!&nbsp; Abandon my kingdom to the Kents?&nbsp; It is unthinkable.&nbsp; I can see that you do not approve of me, but I trust you do at least consider me a step up from the way the Kents will rule?"<br><br>She didn't pause for an answer, assuming he would agree.&nbsp; "You, in your other form, are worth as much to me as a small army.&nbsp; The enemy will be too frightened to fight you, and even if they try, they could not defeat you in any ordinary way.&nbsp; I will raise as many men as I can, but you know there are few who will now risk standing against the Kents.&nbsp; If I cannot find armies, I must take whatever other advantages I can find."<br><br>Her tone was commanding, persuasive -- and, somewhere beneath all that, worried, in spite of her efforts to seem strong.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 20:35:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Elinor, and nodded at her first question, but shook his head from her second declaration about him, as he leaned back against Cathrine, saying, "Your highess. Think, I am but one being, and if they managed to remove a limb, they could easily kill me. I am for, not to put too fine a point on it, assassinations, and removal of supplies. I get sent in to terrorize the enemy, not asked to be a line fighter. And that is if I agree, which I will only do if Cathrine does, and I don't think she was pressured into doing it."<br><br>He actually glared at her when he said his last sentence before continuing, "I can be killed in the ordinary ways, if the damage is bad enough. Just like a normal person, I will die if hit the right way, I just don't die so easily."<br><br>He turned and looked up at Cathrine, asking for her opinion silently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 21:15:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was torn between duty and fear.&nbsp; Men would always have to work and fight to protect the kingdom, she'd been raised with that sense of duty.&nbsp; But she'd known the pain of thinking him lost, and could not bear to face that again, perhaps forever this time.<br><br>"I do not want you to take such a risk, love," she murmured, squeezing his hand.<br><br>Elinor made an exasperated sound, then calmed herself with an effort.&nbsp; "I see you must discuss this," she said tightly.&nbsp; "I will change my gown.&nbsp; Lady Catherine, come to me when you are finished -- I may need some help to dress."&nbsp; She stood, retrieving her spare gown from the bags and moving behind a large tree nearby.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 21:28:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked at Cathrine, and then stood up, sitting on the rock beside her, and said, "I know you don't, beloved. But if something is not done, we might one day find the Kents at the edge of that village I told you about. And while they might not ever, I am not sure I want to take that chance. And she is right, about her ruling better. But we definitely don't want the stories about the werelizard to circulate. Makes it hard for me to move around. Especially if I am a hero, and heroes ain't supposed to be thieves."<br><br>He grinned at her, and said, "I do not want to put you on the spot, but if you don't want me to help, tell me, and I won't. But if you don't I will help her, if only to keep her from starting a witch hunt for me later."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 13:59:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nodded as he spoke, knowing he was right.&nbsp; They would never be able to rest easily, or feel safe raising their family, while the Kents had such power.<br><br>She managed a smile at his grin, again squeezing his hand.&nbsp; "I am rather afraid she may start a witch hunt for you anyway -- if anyone else found out, she would be forced to.&nbsp; But I suppose that's only my own fear.&nbsp; I do not think even the princess would be so cruel.&nbsp; She will have the sense to realize what she owes you, I think."<br><br>Stretching up to kiss him, she added, "It seems you must do this, love -- but you must also promise to be very careful.&nbsp; Remember, you promised a home for us both in that village."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 16:53:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron leaned down into Cat's kiss, and nodded, before saying, "Alright, I am afraid you will have to wait a while longer before we get to that promised village."<br><br>He glanced toward the tree, before pulling Cathrine in a long, passionate kiss, and said, once he finished, "But don't worry, I will be careful. I if die, I will never speak to myself again. And I definitely don't want you to be widowed before we are even officially wed. That would be rude of me."<br><br>He let her stand, gently brushing her auburn hair from her face, and said, "Now, go help the princess before I forget she is there."<br><br>His gentle smile was obviously a promise, of later mischief, something he was sure she would enjoy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 17:09:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed, giving him a brief but intense kiss.&nbsp; "As long as you promise to forget all about her the next time we're alone," she whispered.&nbsp; She smiled shyly, then turned to help Elinor, a little skip in her step in spite of the otherwise serious situation.<br><br>"He will help you, your majesty," Cat said quietly as she approached, moving automatically to help with the fastenings on the dress.&nbsp; "We both will, if there is anything I can do."<br><br>Elinor relaxed visibly.&nbsp; "Thank you, Lady Catherine," she said, equally quietly, and Cat was struck by the sudden depth of gratitude in her voice.&nbsp; "I will not forget this."<br><br>Now Cat relaxed, and was almost ashamed of herself for having thought the princess might later turn against Aaron.&nbsp; "You are most welcome, your majesty."&nbsp; The dress fastened now, she turned to escort Elinor back.&nbsp; "We should be back on our way now."<br><br>The princess took Cat's arm, something she'd never done before, and walked back out with her to meet Aaron.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 17:27:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was lying on the rock, staring at the sky, and looked over at the two approaching women, and suddenly smiled, before leaning back, and said, "One thing I want in the deal between us, your majesty. You tell NO ONE about my abilities. If that is unacceptable, then say no, please, and we all walk away better for it."<br><br>He shrugged apologetically, and said, "I will try to be more polite, but please remember that I was not trained to move in the court since birth. So I will make mistakes, so I beg your forgiveness now, before I make a mistake later."<br><br>He stood up, and bowed to the Princess, and then went to the horses, bringing them over, and helping the women mount, before pulling himself up, and then leading the way off to the Beauforts. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 17:34:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor only smiled thinly.&nbsp; "It is as much in my interest as yours to keep your... talents a secret.&nbsp; The element of surprise is perhaps the best weapon either of us has, and I will preserve that.&nbsp; I... fear I cannot promise not to be annoyed with you at times," she added, with the faintest of smiles.&nbsp; "But I will say nothing."<br><br>After this faintly surprising speech, she gracefully accepted Aaron's help back onto her horse, and the little group set off in a silence that was truly comfortable, perhaps for the first time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 19:11:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded and gave the Princess a real smile, the same one that Cathrine often saw when it was the two of them, when his masks were off, and continued riding, glad to have gotten this out of the way, and honestly surprised that the princess had made that last concession. He would try to not annoy her too much, but he knew it was inevitable.<br><br>He road at point, keeping point, and stopped occasionally to listen carefully, but did not seem particularly tense. He finally broke from their current back path, down another one, and quickly came to the edge of the forest, and entered the Beauforts lands.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 19:50:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Could the fighting be done already?" Cat asked in surprise, realizing where they were.&nbsp; The Beaufort lands were large, of course, but she would have expected some signs of battle as they drew closer.&nbsp; But all was still as far as she could see and hear.<br><br>"We should start to see some of the farmers' houses soon, perhaps a gamekeeper's lodge.&nbsp; We can ask them how things stand," she added, still looking around warily.&nbsp; She'd gotten so used to things going wrong, it was almost unsettling when they had any good luck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 22:12:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked around, and said, "We are a fair distance from the fighting, which was centered near the main road, and near a small fort. I expect that troops will eventually try through the forest, but that will be later. If the fort falls, the Beauforts will probably try to hold at their hereditary castle, and then fall back once the siege is well under way. But the river fort is well positioned, with only one real approach, for organized troops, as it is right after a bridge, near a deep section of the river. They will either try for the fort, or move to flank it, but marching takes a while, and the nearest ford is... three days away, I think?<br><br>Not sure, trying to remember a map of the lands, but that is what I recall."<br><br>He clucked to the horse, urging it on, and said, "Either way, we need to keep pushing on. The Beaufort manor is... how far? A day away from here?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 22:25:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"A bit less than that, I believe," Elinor said, frowning slightly as she tried to get her bearings.&nbsp; "I am not certain -- I always took the more usual roads on my visits here," she added.<br><br>"We will probably need to find shelter elsewhere for one more night, then," Cat put in.&nbsp; "We should probably not risk rushing through the forest as things are.&nbsp; But I am sure one of the Beauforts' tenants will take us in if necessary."<br><br>The princess grimaced at this, but nodded.&nbsp; "That will have to do, I suppose," she said grudgingly, though tenants on the more prosperous manors such as this often had quite respectable houses.<br><br>"Only for one night, your majesty," Cat said soothingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 22:32:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was glad that he was facing away from the princess at the moment, when she was grudging, else she would have seen him roll his eyes. He glanced around again, and then set off, watching for trouble. The pace he set was ground eating, but not punishing to either the ladies nor the horses. As the sun began to descend, he finally found a manor house, off of the road, and pulled up, gesturing to the house, and said, "Disguised or real identities? Just call me a spy in the employ of the Crown, it is close enough to be true, if you are Elinor tonight. As the saying goes, scratch a thief, and you find a spy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 22:41:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wish to be myself again," Elinor said firmly, though Cat thought she seemed a bit wistful as well.&nbsp; It probably had been hard on her, hiding who she was.&nbsp; "It might be as well to send word to the Beauforts that I am here, so they can prepare.&nbsp; And I should like to find out how many men I can expect from them, so that I might begin to prepare.&nbsp; There is much planning to be done."<br><br>"The Beauforts do have some very respected military leaders," Cat added hopefully.&nbsp; "I am sure they will be of great help to you, your majesty."&nbsp; She was thinking only of rest herself, after the long days of travel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 23:06:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, and got his horse riding toward the house, and dismounted at the gates, announcing the princess to the gate guards, and demanding entrance. They sent a runner to the house itself, while they let the two women and Aaron inside, incase he was telling the truth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 23:33:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thankfully, the gamekeeper and his wife, whose house this was, had previously seen Elinor on one of her visits to the Beauforts, and their recognition of her helped smooth things over remarkably quickly.&nbsp; Though completely unprepared, there was food supplied and accomodations arranged in record time, and even Elinor managed to be gracious and not show any disdain for the well-cooked but simple food.<br><br>The house itself wasn't large, and was quite plain, but was solidly built and comfortable, and Cat felt like she might as well have been in a palace.&nbsp; They no longer had to hide, and she let herself relax and feel truly safe again.&nbsp; The princess seemed to feel that, too, and thanked and even complimented their hosts with apparent sincerity, leaving the overwhelmed couple all but speechless.&nbsp; Cat had to admit that when she wanted to, Elinor could charm with the best of them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 23:55:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron helped Cathrine dismount, and took his single room, at one end of the hallway where Cathrine and Elinor would have their rooms.<br><br>The maidservants were, of course, closer to the girls, and he would have a lonely night unless Cathrine got away, and settled down to deal with it. He was not too surprised about Elinor being charming, she would not have been widely cared about if she had not been, at least, not as much as she was. Aaron yawned, and sat down at the table in his room for a solo meal, enjoying the relative quiet for a change.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 00:12:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat played the part of dutiful lady-in-waiting first, reasoning that Elinor deserved it.&nbsp; She helped wait at table, got the princess settled comfortably in her room, and checked the bandage over her wound, which was healing quite nicely, to Cat's relief.&nbsp; And as most of the house settled down to rest, Elinor dismissed Cat impatiently.<br><br>"The least I can do in exchange for your betrothed's help is to let him have your attention for part of the night," she said, making a show of annoyance.&nbsp; "But come to me early; I will have much to do and I need to make an early start," she added, half-scolding.<br><br>Cat thanked her sincerely, suspecting it had cost her something to make such an offer, and hurried off to Aaron's rom, tapping on the door quietly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 00:35:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron looked up at the gentle tap, and said, "The door is unlocked, enter."<br><br>He returned to his meal, expecting a servant or some such, but when he looked back up and saw Cathrine, he immediately smiled, and stood. He went to her side, and embraced her as if she had been gone for a year, before giving her an equally enthusiastic kiss. He finally had to break the kiss for air, and said, "And here I thought I was going to be alone for the night, with the Princess not letting you free."<br><br>He kissed her neck, as he pushed the door shut with his foot, before locking it behind her, saying, "How long are you free?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 01:07:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat beamed at him when he finally let her go, looking positively radiant with happiness.&nbsp; "I think the princess has become quite human these last few days.&nbsp; She didn't like it at all, but she sent me to join you -- as a favor to you, really.&nbsp; I think this is her way of thanking you for saving us from the bandits.&nbsp; Certainly I want to thank you," she added, kissing him passionately again.<br><br>"I must leave at dawn, though.&nbsp; The princess wants to make an early start, and I think she is right to do so," she added in a whisper, still holding him close.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 01:29:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nipped at Cathrine playfully, enjoying her company, and feeling so much better now that he had her with him. He kissed her, before picking her up, and carrying her to the bed, and setting her down upon it. He growled softly at her, and said, "Have you eaten yet?"<br><br>He pulled his shirt and trousers off, ready to pin her to the bed, and play ravaging animal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 01:46:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, I ate with the princess," Cat said, watching him undress with breathless fascination, her heart beating a little faster.&nbsp; He seemed a little wild tonight, and she couldn't help but thrill at the prospect, unladylike though that was.<br><br>She reached behind her back, tugging the laces of her gown loose, while her other hand reached out to him, urging him to join her on the bed.&nbsp; They would still have to be quiet, of course, but even just being able to sleep next to him all night sounded wonderful to her, especially since she'd feared having to be away from him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 02:56:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled, and said, "Good, so I can ravage you until you beg for me to stop."<br><br>He pounced upon his betrothed, playfully pinning her, and growled again. He was feeling the pull of the moon most strongly, and was fighting to stay human, as here he did not know if they were alone, or being watched. It was customary to put a spy hole in the walls, and give 'secret' passages for the servants to use, and he did not need stories circulating about him. He ran his hands up Cathrine's sides, feeling her generous curves through her dress, and began to work it down, his mouth greeting every part of her body as it came free. He stopped once her breasts where free, his tongue, lips, and mouth ravaging the perfect orbs, enjoying her little noises of pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 03:18:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat squealed as he pounced, giggling at first, but her laughter soon turned to little whimpering moans of pleasure as he ran his hands over her and began tugging her free of her dress.&nbsp; Her hands tangled in his hair and roamed over his shouldes, her heart racing faster still as his mouth explored.&nbsp; She squirmed beneath him, faintly frustrated at not being quite free of her dress, but also just enjoying the way his body felt against hers, sighing as she moved against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 16:17:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron growled at Cathrine, before licking her nipples, and then pulled her dress down as slowly as before. He continued to trace the subtle muscles in Cathrine's stomach, following them down until he was immediately above the super-sensitive flesh above her love nest. He licked the flesh, and then slid down the last, delicious inch, and slipped his tongue into her folds. He pulled her dress down further, and then tossed it to the side while he spread her legs a little more to better pleasure his love.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 16:38:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed as he growled, but somehow it thrilled her, to think that he was so literally wild for her.&nbsp; She continued to writhe in increasing desperation as he slowly, slowly, pulled her gown off, her hands and moans urging him on faster.&nbsp; But he continued at the same torturous pace, and by the time his tongue finally reached her sex, she was ready to growl herself.<br><br>She gasped as his tongue slipped into her, the sound almost a cry, and spread her legs eagerly as he explored more deeply.&nbsp; Turning her head, she tried to smother her sounds by burying her face in the bedclothes, while her hands pulled gently at his head, begging for more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 17:08:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her begging was what Aaron was going to give her anyways, and he was all too happy to comply. His tongue lashed out again, tracing the outline of her netherlips, before twisting to slip into her depths. Her delicate petals easily slid apart for his probing tongue and he was mercilessly in his explorations of her velvet sex. He explored her as if he had never tasted her before, carefully moving to make sure each inner fold knew how much he loved her, gathering as much of her dew as he could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 17:16:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat whimpered and moaned, unable to stop her hips from arching up off the bed to meet him, trying to give him free access to every bit of her sex.&nbsp; Nor could she stop her cries, which grew quickly louder and more frequent, her body responding eagerly to every stroke of his tongue.&nbsp; And still he drove her on relentlessly, until one of her cries suddenly became almost a scream, though fortunately muffled by the covers.&nbsp; She was wriggling wildly beneath him, her whole body tingling and throbbing in the grip of pleasure, and her hands clung to him as she slowly managed to catch her breath again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 17:31:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron eagerly drank of Cathrine's sex, his tongue agile and skillful in its quest for her pockets of pleasure. He let her slowly relax, before his tongue lashed again at her sex, but only once, teasingly, before he slid up, and took a turgid and hard nipple in his mouth, gently suckling as manhood pressed against her flower, warning her of his next assault upon her body. He intended to pleasure and love on his beloved betrothed, letting her know he did truly care for her, and let her rest only when they were both too tired to move.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 17:38:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed and shivered at this final lick, her sensitive flesh tingling hard again for a moment.&nbsp; She welcomed him as he slid up her body, arching into his kisses, moaning as his mouth pressed against her breast and her hands tangled in his hair.&nbsp; Her hips lifted, and she shivered again as she felt him pressed against her, hard and ready.&nbsp; "Oh, my love," she moaned, aching to feel him moving inside her.&nbsp; She felt the tip of his shaft begin to slip into her sex, and she gasped, her hands sliding eagerly down his back to encourage him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 17:47:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shifted so that Cathrine could mount him, pulling her up and across to lie atop him, enjoying her weight and her hair falling around them. He wiggled up so he was looking into her eyes, and pulled her down into a kiss, before impaling her upon his shaft. He then slowly thrust, feeling every inch of her insides gripping his shaft eagerly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 18:00:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped and giggled faintly as she found herself on top, but she moved eagerly to straddle him and slide down onto his shaft.&nbsp; She rolled her hips, moaning as he thrust up into her with delicious slowness.&nbsp; Still a little sated from her climax, she was more than ready to take this slowly now.<br><br>She savored the feeling of her body adjusting to him, of her passage gripping him instinctively, sighing as they began to move together, still slowly.&nbsp; Though a little shyly, she held his gaze, watching the pleasure on his face at each movement, and thrilled at the thought that she could make him feel such things.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 21:24:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kept his movements slow and enjoyable, going for a long, pleasurable coupling, as their last attempts had been interrupted. He kissed her, letting his pleasure suffuse his body. He stroked and held her, enjoying her presence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 21:36:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled and fairly purred in pleasure, returning his kisses eagerly and showering him with more, tiny kisses and nibbles all along his neck and collarbone, savoring the taste of him.&nbsp; And still their bodies moved together, slowly and easily, but intensely, passion simmering just beneath the surface.&nbsp; She lifted herself up just a little, experimenting with different ways to move, smiling down at him and watching his reaction, fairly glowing with pleasure herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 22:36:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kept eye contact when possible with Cathrine, enjoying the pleasure she had in her entire body, especially in her eyes. He kissed her often, always following her lead for this coupling. He held her close, slowly moving, his fires building back up, but slowly, and enjoyably, letting it move to the fore slowly. Every action was done with her pleasure in mind, and he wanted her to remember this night for the rest of her life.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 22:46:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed, deeply enjoying the pleasure they had, though there was always the hunger for more.&nbsp; For now, like Aaron, she was glad to let that hunger build gradually, letting her hips slowly begin to move faster, almost teasingly.&nbsp; Her hands caressed him thoroughly, exploring every inch that she could reach, and she often bent down to shower him with kisses again.&nbsp; Before she knew it, she suspected, she would again cry out with her release, but for now, she just savored the moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 07:21:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron rode the swells of pleasure with Cathrine, and soon, far too soon, his body was tensing, and he gasped as his seed poured into her womb. He hilted himself, enjoying the feel of his body emptying his essence into his beloved, loving the woman atop him. He strained for a moment, before pulling Cathrine down into a kiss that contained all the passionate energy of the completed lovemaking, as his hands returned the enjoyable exploration of her body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 15:52:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat cried out with him as he filled her, their bodies perfectly joined in that moment as they tangled together in pleasure.&nbsp; She threw her head back, only just remembering not to scream as she wanted to, and shook for a long moment with her release.<br><br>Then Aaron was pulling her close, and she smiled radiantly as he caressed her, returning his kisses fervently.&nbsp; This was exactly what she'd needed -- to forget with him, to think of nothing but each other for a while, after all the fears and stresses of the day.&nbsp; She clung to him, sighing contentedly, still kissing him at every opportunity as his hands roamed and made her shiver with delight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 20:52:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron held Cathrine close, before rolling to the side, bringing his love down to lie beside him. He pulled her to him, and kicked the covers up, covering them to their waists. He kissed his love's forehead, and said, "Well, any idea on what we will be doing for the princess? Other than restoring her to the throne, I mean. I don't want her to try and turn me into an assassin, I could not be soulless and be as lovable."<br><br>He grins at her, letting her know he was joking, but he was worried a bit. He rested his head against hers, waiting to hear her opinion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 22:53:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat quickly grew serious.&nbsp; "If the princess asks you to do something you do not want to do, then tell her so.&nbsp; I know you're not afraid to tell her no, at least."&nbsp; She smiled slightly and kissed his forehead.&nbsp; "I know this is very important, but nothing is worth sacrificing your peace of mind, love."<br><br>She sighed and nestled into his embrace.&nbsp; "I imagine she will want the Kents attacked directly," she said slowly.&nbsp; "But they can hurt you, love... Please, promise me you will not go near them unless you think you can beat them."&nbsp; She squeezed him more tightly suddenly, fighting back her fear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 23:05:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded at Cathrine's request, but said, "Their deaths might not be the fastest way to resolve this. It really depends on what the masses think of them. Even a tyrant can become a saint after dying, it is just a matter of memories and time. I might need to start a public relations campaign to make the Kents into villains in the public's eye. But the last king was well loved, and if the public knows the Kents were behind the uprising, I might be able to kill them off. At least then it will be over quickly. And I can visit you every night if you stay with your brother."<br><br>The last thought made him smile at her, and then snuggled even closer than before so that their bodies were pressed against each other, for his heart and soul were hers for the taking, if she simply asked for it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 23:23:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I am not sure the princess will bother to think past their deaths," Cat said ruefully.&nbsp; "But I know you will do whatever you can to make her see sense.&nbsp; And as you say, the king was a popular man.&nbsp; If word of the Kents' atrocities is spread, the common people will be behind the princess, and that will mean a good deal."<br><br>She smiled, blushingly, as he spoke of visiting her, and pressed her cheek against his, savoring his warmth.&nbsp; "Of course I will stay with my brother," she murmured.&nbsp; "We will be able to help you.&nbsp; He was often at court, and&nbsp; other nobles will listen to him, even if they are not yet ready to speak.&nbsp; But once the Kents' grip on the kingdom starts to slip, I am sure everyone will turn against them quickly.<br><br>"Then all will be as it should again, love, and you and I can make our home together."&nbsp; Her eyes filled with tears of happiness, and she felt she would never be able to hold him close enough.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 17:48:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, feeling a good deal better since his beloved duchess agreed with him, and kissed her, as she tried to snuggle into his body. He coughed, as she was squeezing him enough to make his chest hurt a bit, and said, "Beloved, would you mind not hugging so hard? I like being able to breathe. Not that I mind you wanting to be that close."<br><br>He wiggled a bit further down, so his head rested against her neck, and sighed with happiness, and said, "Fine, but lets just enjoy holding each other for now, tomorrow will come when it comes."<br><br>He yawned, and smiled as he kissed the hollow of Cathrine's throat, and waited until she was asleep before following himself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 17:53:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed, laughing and caressing him apologetically.&nbsp; "Oh, I am sorry, love.&nbsp; I couldn't resist... I always want to be closer to you."&nbsp; She smiled and kissed him, caressing his hair as he nestled against her neck.<br><br>"Yes, rest well, love," she whispered.&nbsp; "Wake me when you wake; I must get back to the princess early, remember."&nbsp; She smothered a yawn, suddenly more tired than she'd realized, and sighed as she settled down into a contented sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 18:23:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron soon slept, happy and warm, holding his beloved Cathrine. Far to soon for his own peace of mind, he awoke, a mark before dawn, and mumbled something that was not very complimentary, if it had been intelligible, about people who wanted to get an early start. What he wanted to do was just lie and hold Cathrine in bed, and for a few moments, that was what he did. But all too soon, for his happiness, he found himself gently waking Cathrine up, but instead of shaking her awake, he did so with kisses, and gentle nips to her breasts, seeing if he could make these last few moments before leaving pleasurable for her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 18:28:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat woke up from pleasant dreams, smiling slowly as she felt Aaron kissing her awake, and she pulled him closer, still not opening her eyes.&nbsp; "Please tell me I don't have to get up just yet," she said pleadingly, sighing as she leaned into his kisses and her hands began to move over his shoulders, caressing him slowly.&nbsp; "This is perfect..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 19:22:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine back, and sighed, saying, "Unfortunately, it is time to get up. I am about as pleased about it as you are, so lets just lie here a bit longer. It is about a mark till dawn, so we have a few minutes left to ourselves."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 19:43:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Only a few?" Cat sighed, frowning slightly as she reluctantly opened her eyes at last.&nbsp; "But I mustn't be late.&nbsp; It was very kind of her to let me spend the night here with you," she added, trying not to sound quite as shocked as she felt as she heard herself describing Elinor, truthfully, as kind.<br><br>"I need a lot more kisses before I can even think of leaving, though," she said, smiling as she suited the action to the word and kissed her way across his cheek to his mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 20:29:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron laughed, and eagerly returned the kisses for a moment, before sighing, and then rolling to the edge of the bed, saying, "Well, we need to get up, before we become to distracted with each other."<br><br>He stands up and stretches, his leg wound mostly healed now, but it was the only scar on him. He began to get dressed, pulling out a new set of clothing, and finishing quickly, so he could help Cathrine.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 20:57:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed deeply, finally crawling slowly out of the bed, lamenting the loss of its warmth and even worse, the loss of Aaron's embrace.&nbsp; But the day had to be faced, and the sooner the better.&nbsp; It would be better to know exactly what the princess might want Aaron to do, so they could begin to plan, and Cat could stop worrying about some of the rather wildly dangerous scenarios she was beginning to fear.<br><br>But the princess would not risk Aaron unduly, if only for her own self-interest.&nbsp; He was probably her most valuable weapon right now.&nbsp; So, though Cat frowned at the sight of the lingering scar, a visible reminder of his one great weakness, she managed to feel almost hopeful overall.&nbsp; One way or another, things would settle down soon.<br><br>As he finished helping her dress, she turned and kissed him lingeringly.&nbsp; "I must go," she sighed reluctantly as she pulled away, already dreading the sure return of the princess' temper.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 21:05:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine, slowing her dressing several times to cup her breasts, and feel her body, playing with her, just a bit, since they would not be able to for some time. He sighed when she finally finished dressing, and let Cathrine go, while he began to pack his belongings up, already missing her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 21:34:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The princess was not awake when Cat first slipped into the room, but she stirred almost immediately, waking with a faintly alarmed look on her face.&nbsp; "It's only me, your majesty," Cat said quietly, moving to get Elinor's clothes ready.&nbsp; Cat could hardly blame her for being uneasy, after having been attacked in her own bed not long ago.<br><br>She checked the wound, putting on fresh herbs and fresh banadages, and pronounced it definitely on the mend, and perhaps not even likely to leave much of a scar.&nbsp; But the princess seemed indifferent to this news, too distracted by her thoughts.<br><br>"Will the Beauforts help, do you think?" she asked Cat suddenly.&nbsp; "Truly help, not just shelter me and pay lip service to my plans?"<br><br>"They are a brave family, your majesty," Cat replied seriously.&nbsp; "And loyal.&nbsp; They will not turn their backs when you need them most.&nbsp; You know this."<br><br>Elinor nodded.&nbsp; "Yes, I do," she admitted ruefully.&nbsp; "But I am glad to hear you say it.&nbsp; I feel that if I can survive this, nothing will ever shake my confidence again.&nbsp; Or at least my appearance of confidence," she added, with the faintest of smiles.<br><br>Soon she was dressed and ready, if not quite wearing her usual splendor, and they prepared for the last leg of their journey, the relatively short trip to the main house, now only hours away.&nbsp; It was impossible to tell if Elinor was nervous, but Cat certainly was.&nbsp; She felt a momentous time was at hand, the beginning of true rebellion against the Kents, and this would be quite the tale to tell her children someday.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 17:38:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was helping saddle the horses, and thinking much the same things as the girls, but with a good deal less enthusiasm, and a great deal more trepidation about the work he would be putting into this. He left the two spare horses with the hosts, along with the supplies, as the Beauforts would be able to take care of the other horses once they got there.<br><br>He shook his head, and went back to worrying about the short journey ahead of them, wondering what they would do once they got on the road. He turned, and returned to announce that they were ready to leave once the ladies were. He stopped outside Elinor's room, just as the girls finished, and were exiting their rooms.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 18:17:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The little group was silent for much of the trip.&nbsp; Cat rode near Aaron, quietly enjoying his presence, and Elinor was lost in her thoughts and plans.&nbsp; But soon enough, the manor house appeared in the distance, and the princess spurred her horse on a little faster.<br><br>As they neared the building a little while later, an imposing structure of stone, a true royal welcome came into view.&nbsp; Hastily organized though it had been, the Beauforts had managed a show.&nbsp; Guards lined the drive, weapons presented, and the entire household, from the lowest servant in the back to the head of the family himself, stood ready to greet her.<br><br>They bowed and curtseyed together as they saw the princess, and Elinor fairly glowed with this show of support as they were welcomed formally into the house.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 19:13:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron enjoyed the trip, mostly because Cathrine was beside him, and Elinor was silently contemplating plans. The arrival at the house, though, signaled the end of the almost romantic ride. He sighed, straightening, and smiled at Cathrine, before falling behind the women. He watched as the Princess began to practically glow, and managed to contain his smile.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 20:14:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The welcome was, as Cat had feared, long and tedious.&nbsp; She was used to such things, though she'd never liked them, but she knew Aaron would quickly grow frustrated, and she tried to keep to the edge of the fuss in hopes of being able to slip away.<br><br>But Elinor was in her element.&nbsp; She charmed everyone, looking even more beautiful than usual in spite of her relatively plain gown.&nbsp; She was every inch the princess, and the Beauforts loved it.&nbsp; Cat knew in that moment that the family would indeed do everything they could to be of service.<br><br>Sooner than she'd dared to hope, the suggestion of food was made, and gratefully accepted, and the interminable greetings and introductions gave way to the lighter talk of the table for a while.&nbsp; She hadn't minded the rougher fare, but it was a nice change to have a meal more like the ones she'd grown up with, Cat had to admit. Though with Aaron by her side, she didn't notice what she ate so much.<br><br>Slowly, the talk turned to plans for the future, and Cat began to listen anxiously.&nbsp; This would be something of a crucial point, perhaps, as the first task Aaron accepted might well set the limits for all future jobs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 22:50:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was as irritated as Cathrine feared he might be, and in fact, he was seriously contemplating a fire when someone finally suggested food. He nearly sighed with relief, but refrained he from doing so, instead simply scooting closer to Cathrine, and squeezing her hand. He ate with decor, and actually managed to blend fairly well with the nobles, claiming to be a bodyguard in the employ of the Princess, when one of the nobles asked.<br><br>Then the talk turned serious, and he sharpened up, listening as they began to plot and plan. At first, it was mostly sending messengers, but then the talk turned to what to do about the city. Finally, after endless debate, it seemed like, they decided that they needed eyes and ears in the city, and began to discuss what those eyes and ears needed to be able to do. A team, definitely, they agreed, one person capable and willing to kill, another that could sneak like a thief, and find out what the Kents were planning, and at least one more, to gauge what the commoners thought of the Kents, and to start 'rumors', completely seeded with truths.<br><br>Aaron listened with amusement, noting it had taken at least a mark to decide that, and Aaron had figured that out in less than five minutes. He looked down at his plate, polishing off the last of the meal to hide his smile, and said, "Perhaps, if her highness, <em>QUEEN</em> Elinor could spare me, I could help with the spying and maybe the discrete removal of key personnel, but I will need someone else to help with the rumors, and gauging the masses thoughts about the Kents. Someone with experience in discreteness, attractive to make sure that her truths are heard, but intelligent enough to be convincing. Someone who is willing to move about the masses, with only myself to guard her."<br><br>He raised an eyebrow, having just described Cathrine without naming her, and let the nobles think about it for a moment, even though the choice was painfully clear. A good way to get them to 'agree' into letting Cathrine go with him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 20:13:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elinor, at least, certainly did not miss Aaron's meaning, and some of her new advisors also seemed to have worked out what he was after, having seen his attentiveness to the pretty young Cat.&nbsp; "Will this mythical someone else require any other talents?&nbsp; The ability to fly, perhaps?" Elinor inquired dryly.&nbsp; There was a polite chuckle around the table, but Elinor herself wasn't amused, looking from Aaron to Cat <br><br>"If your lady agrees, I can make no argument," she finally said.&nbsp; "It will likely not be an easy task, and certainly not a safe one, though the danger will be quite different from what Sir Aaron will face.&nbsp; But if you will both do these things, then you will both have my gratitude," she finished, and there was an approving nod around the table.<br><br>"I do agree, your majesty," Cat said formally.&nbsp; "And I will serve your interests to the best of my ability."&nbsp; She smiled, taking Aaron's hand beneath the table and squeezing it gratefully.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 20:34:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron raised an eyebrow, and said, just as dryly, "No, because in order to fly, you need wings, and someone with wings is rather hard to forget, the opposite of what this little... mission will need. People who can change their clothing and hair color, maybe gain a little weight, or seem to, and then change back, leaving the Kents looking for someone who does not exist. But I believe that myself and Cathrine will be enough to do what we need. As for getting what we know back to your highness..."<br><br>He went on, suggesting that he leave messages with a certain barkeeper, who worked with the thieving guild on occasion, who had perfect memory. He would relate what Aaron told and gave to their messenger, who would ask 'for a cold beer', and when challenged with the comment, 'that is a strange habit', would respond with, 'I picked it up in the northeast'. The bar keep would then give their messenger the packet and any verbal instructions that could not be written down, and the messenger would return.<br><br>The nobles 'hmm' and argued for a bit, before Aaron said that finding another contact would take time, where by they agreed that time was of the essence. They gave Aaron a small fortune in coins, mostly silver, but a few gold, to help get him where he needed, and to make sure that the rumors were circulated.<br><br>Aaron stood up and bowed, before walking out with the purse, placing it on his person, and stopped outside of the meeting, waiting for Elinor to dismiss Cathrine.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 21:08:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Only years of practice allowed Cat to hide her impatience.&nbsp; The Kents had given Elinor the use of two of their servants while she was there, which took some of the pressure off Cat, but the princess now seemed to be enjoying making Cat wait, even though the meal was long over and all but the most involved with the planning had left.<br><br>When Elinor finally ran out of excuses and grudgingly dismissed her, Cat fairly flew out of the room to rejoin Aaron.&nbsp; "Her majesty is very unhappy with me, I suspect," she said as she hurried over into his arms.&nbsp; "I, on the other hand, am quite ecstatic," she added, grinning.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 21:15:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was nearly livid with anger, but Cathrine finally coming out of that damn room cooled him quickly. He eagerly took his love into his arms, his mouth catching hers, and silencing anything she wanted to say after admitting to be ecstatic.<br><br>He held the kiss till he felt dizzy from lack of air, and finally broke, it pulling her close, and said, "Shall we leave now, before I tell Elinor how annoyed I am with her?"<br><br>He, in fact, already had asked a servant to saddle two of their horses again, with enough food to get them back to the capital, so they could leave the moment Cathrine had been released. He wanted some distance before Elinor back slid even more, for some reason disappointed that she was reverting already.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 21:35:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"By all means, let us leave instantly," Cat sighed.&nbsp; "Even I might say something to her that I would regret later.&nbsp; But I do feel sorry for her," she added suddenly.&nbsp; "She's jealous of how happy we are... that's why she tried to hold me there, I'm sure.&nbsp; I think she is very fond of you, however she might act."<br><br>Then she smiled a little and kissed his cheek.&nbsp; "But no one else shall have you, for I won't let you go," she said, fairly beaming with happiness.&nbsp; "And soon you will be able to meet my brother, and we can get his permission for us to be married."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 21:50:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shrugged, and said, "If this is meant to impress me, she is doing the exact opposite of it."<br><br>He took her hand, and slid his free arm around her waist, and walked down toward the stables with her, saying, "I mean, yes, she is a nice, attractive girl, but she never lets go, she never is herself, as near as I can tell. The closest was right after the encounter with the bandits, but I still feel like I have never seen the real her. Just the princess mask that she wears to show the rest of the world. You, at least could take off the mask, and be yourself, enjoying simply being in my company, rather than trying to prove she is somehow superior to me by right of birth."<br><br>He shook his head sadly, and became silent, as they had arrived at the stable. Once they were mounted, the servant tipped, and they were on their way out, he continued, "I am willing to admit at somethings she is better than me, like relating to others, being charming to everyone, and mixing in the political arena. But you are as well, and you don't rub me like she does. I feel sorry for her too, especially since one day, she is going to vanish, and the mask is all that will exist of her."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 22:16:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Taking off that mask isn't easy," Cat said seriously.&nbsp; "My father was strict enough as to how I presented myself to the world.&nbsp; Her childhood must have been much worse.&nbsp; I was lucky -- I had my brother to keep me from being too serious and too set on my position.&nbsp; My mother was the same way.&nbsp; He would tell me stories of her kindness, of how natural she was with him, and I learned that while the mask certainly has its uses, you must always remember to take it off whenever you can, or you won't be able to anymore."<br><br>She reached over to take his hand.&nbsp; "And I was so very lucky to find you, love."&nbsp; She smiled, her face again shining with happiness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 22:28:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nodded, and replied, "I know masks are not easy to remove, I wear them rather regularly. I know it has uses, I just hope that she figures out that the mask will literally devour her if she is not careful. I think, if I had not found you, she would have been just as interesting as you are. A bit more shallow, perhaps, but you are definitely superior, love."<br><br>He leaned over to take her hand at the same time she did, and he winked at her, waiting a bit longer, till he was sure they were alone, before nudging his horse closer, and kissing Cathrine's neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 22:53:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Too much of this sort of thing, and we'll never make it to the capital," Cat teased, though she leaned into his kiss more than willingly.&nbsp; "We are both lucky, then," she added more seriously, "to have found someone we can truly be ourselves with.&nbsp; That is a great gift, for anyone."&nbsp; She smiled softly and squeezed his hand, letting herself relax and enjoy his closeness for a moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 23:20:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grinned at her, and replied, "Fine, but it is going to take time to get to the capital, at least three days, and I did not want you to think that I did not love you."<br><br>He winked, letting her know he was joking again, and slid his arm down her leg, before letting some space open between them. He rode as close to her as she wanted, simply enjoying the ride and her presence. Before long, however, the sun was setting, and a town was coming into view. He looked at Cathrine slyly, and said, "Inn, or wilderness? It depends on how loud you want to be."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 23:59:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat blushed furiously at his remark and tried to look scolding, but failed completely, since she couldn't quite hide her smile.&nbsp; "I think the real question is whether or not you want to change," she said, teasing right back.&nbsp; "Because I fear I am always louder then," she added shyly.<br><br>"But I do not mind staying in the woods, love, if you would rather," she continued more seriously.&nbsp; "I know you like to be able to change when you want to."&nbsp; She leaned over to take his hand again, still blushing faintly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 00:06:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled, and said, "Woods it is then, beloved. For intend to ravage you until you are utterly exhausted, and unable to take another moment of my companionship until after you have rested."<br><br>He squeezed her hand, and let the horses continue on through the town, until they re-entered the woods, and soon found a clearing, with a small stream running through it. He dismounted, and in record time had a camp up, except for the fire, which he left for Cathrine, and asked, as he stripped down, "What me to hunt something for tonight? Or use the rations?"<br><br>He walked over to Cathrine, and then 'helped' her start the fire, his hands putting hers in the correct position, and then letting her strike the flint on stone till a spark caught, which did not take long. He then bit her neck gently, intent on causing 'trouble' as soon as he could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 00:33:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat giggled nervously, but was obviously not displeased with the idea.&nbsp; She helped with the camp as best she could, gathering up some fallen branches for the fire, and was glad to get a lesson in starting the fire, especially when Aaron leaned closer.&nbsp; "I think we had better use some of the rations," she said quietly.&nbsp; You can hunt very quickly, I know, but I do not think either of us really wants to wait."&nbsp; She smiled and leaned over to kiss his cheek lingeringly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 01:02:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron growled in agreement, fully willing to skip the meal if it meant he could pleasure her more quickly. His hands ran up her legs, brushing her thighs, and daringly running across her nest. He bit her neck again, while his free hand undid the laces of her dress, letting her breasts tumble free as her dress slip down to pool about her hips. His hand slid slowly and sensuously up her side, turning into the lizard form she loved so much, and his claws lifted and squeezed one of her breasts, his sharp teeth nipping at her neck with all his desire contained in it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 01:17:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His growl made Cat shiver deliciously, and she was suddenly very, very glad they were not in the inn.&nbsp; She forgot all about the fire and even food, turning to him eagerly as his hands began to roam.&nbsp; It was a relief to feel him loosen her dress, and she sighed as she stepped out of the fabric and pressed her bare skin against his.<br><br>Again she shivered as his hand traced over her and he slowly shifted into his lizard form, his fingers roughening as the scales appeared.&nbsp; She felt small and almost frail next to him this way, but she knew he would be gentle with her, and the controlled power of his touch always gave her an extra thrill.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 01:51:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The lizard lover behind Cathrine stalked around her, and picked her nude form up, his long, rough tongue sliding between her perfect breasts, before his tail picked up her dress, and he purred, deep in his chest, as he carried her to the tent. His intentions were completely clear, planning on pinning her down immediately, and he was not going to take no for an answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 02:20:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat clung to him as he swept her up, the motion taking scarcely any effort on his part.&nbsp; She put her face against his neck, breathing in his scent, which even she could tell was very different in this form, and kissed lightly over his scales, her pulse already faster.<br><br>Once he laid her down in the tent, she stretched out, not letting go of his neck, but urging him wordlessly on.&nbsp; She moaned faintly, biting her lip as he moved over her, and her body welcomed him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 02:42:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His cock was only part way out of its sheath, and he wanted her beautiful and skillful mouth upon it. He turned so that his cock was perilously close to her lips, and he ran his tongue across her nest, after worming free of her embrace, having other ideas on what to do with her tonight. He placed two claw tips near her mound, slowly spreading the flower apart, while his tongue slowly swirled deeper, deliberately avoiding her clit, giving her a slow rise to pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:28:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped slightly as he moved, then realized what he was doing and smiled breathlessly.&nbsp; She reached up, stroking his shaft gently first, then putting her lips to it, kissing and licking along it slowly.&nbsp; It was fascinating to feel him grow in her mouth, his skin still so smooth here, unlike the scales everywhere else.<br><br>She lifted her hips instinctively at his first touch on her sex, her body responding eagerly.&nbsp; Every stroke of his tongue made her shiver and moan, until she finally started writhing beneath him, his teasing driving her half mad with passion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:40:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron's long, forked tongue twined around in Cathrine's outer lips, teasing the inner folds, before pulling those apart with his claw tips, applying almost no pressure, the two tips lighter than feather touches to her most delicate and sacred flesh. He seemed almost afraid to harm her, and made every move with her safety in mind, in their lovemaking. His cock lengthened and hardened under his mates skillful treatment, until he finally had to pull away from her sex, lest his claws accidently dig into her body. After a few skillful licks, he dove back inside her body, his tongue delving deeply, as deep as he could go, stopping when he pressed against her cervix, his tongue stroking the muscles there, roughly teasing her most inner depths.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:55:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was amazed at how gentle his touches could be, her sex throbbing harder with every caress.&nbsp; She moaned as he pressed in still more deeply, gasping as his nimble tongue explored and teased at her depths.&nbsp; It was very nearly too much, but it was wonderful, and she could feel her pleasure building quickly.<br><br>And she didn't neglect him, her tongue still twining eagerly around his shaft as it grew.&nbsp; He was too large for her mouth, but she took as much of him in as she could, sighing and moaning around him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 04:07:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His tongue wiggled as deep as it could, before finally finding the source of her nectar, a small opening in her cervix, and leaking nectar. He gently lapped at the sweetness oozing from her, teasing yet more of the juices from her, trying to ignore her insistence at his cock, which was rock hard and oozing pre into her mouth, onto her hand, and onto her hand. He pulled a short section of his rough tongue out, and began to rub the muscle against her nub, most carefully, not wanting to hurt it, as it was the easiest way to get her delirious with desire.<br><br>His eyes were closed, as were his nostrils, and he was moving his tongue around based on the taste, and the noises Cathrine made.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 04:19:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's moans were certainly becoming more desperate, and as his caresses found ever more sensitive spots, she arched up towards him, silently asking for more.&nbsp; She could hardly catch her breath, but all that mattered were the delicious sensations coursing through her with his every move.&nbsp; She let out a faint cry, then a louder one, her passage slowly beginning to tense around his probing tongue.<br><br>Her tongue still tasted him hungrily, her hand stroking gently at the parts she could not reach, and she savored the feel of him, reveling in how hard he was, thrilled to be able to call out such a reaction from him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 04:33:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron tried to ignore the insistent need to cum, and focused on Cathrine, rubbing her sex with his snout while his tongue continued to lash and molest her inner folds, needing to taste her before he could let her do the same. After all, his lust fogged mind considered, it is polite to let the ladies go first.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 04:42:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He did not have to wait long; Cat's body tensed again, harder this time, and the next moment she was writhing beneath him, her sex throbbing sharply as he plunged into her again and again, his patience rewarded with a rush of her nectar.&nbsp; She cried out, the sound muffled by his shaft, and arched towards him as her mouth tried to pull him in more deeply, aching to feel his pleasure, to give him the same ecstasy he'd given her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 17:51:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron drank deeply, and quickly, of the nectar that his agile tongue had summoned forth from Cathrine's loins. He then dragged his tongue roughly from her sex, the rough muscle pulling against her abused folds, as Cathrine drew his manhood more into her mouth. Reaching down, he ran one claw down the side of her cheek, slowly rolling his hips, enjoying the sensations that his love managed to pull from his thick member.<br><br>Suddenly, Aaron stiffened, member jerking once, and his semen poured forth, into Cathrine's mouth, as he trembled at the orgasmic bliss she held him over.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:27:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was nearly overwhelmed by the sudden rush of his seed, and she gasped for breath as she struggled to take it all in.&nbsp; And she trembled with him, both from her own lingering pleasure and from feeling him shake, and knowing that she'd caused him to feel this way.<br><br>As he finally slowed, she worked to catch the last drops, still faintly stunned at just how much there was.&nbsp; But she smiled up at him, happy just to see the pleasure that she could see clearly, even on his reptillian face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:44:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slid around, turning to lie beside Cathrine, rubbing his triangular face against her, purring in pleasure. He wrapped his tail around her waist, and hurred at her, asking if she had enjoyed the activity as much as he had. He rubbed his chest against hers, before licking some of his semen away from her lips, his eyes half-lidded in pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:47:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat giggled as he helped clean her, snuggling close to him and smiling radiantly at him.&nbsp; "That was wonderful, love," she whispered, her hands stroking lightly over his scales.&nbsp; "It's always wonderful, just to be in your arms."&nbsp; She wriggled a little, enjoying the feel of his tail wrapped around her, and kissed his face gently, thoroughly happy and content as she pressed against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:58:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Another lick, this time because he could, and Aaron curled up around Cathrine, still purring softly. He wiggled again, before resting his head atop of hers, covering as much of her as he could with his body, keeping her warm with his heat. He yawned, as his stomach suddenly growled, earning it a disgusted look from the lizard, before he settled back down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 20:26:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed at the growl, holding him close.&nbsp; "We can pause to eat, you know, love," she whispered, nuzzling against him teasingly.&nbsp; "We do both need to keep up our strength, anyway."&nbsp; But she still held onto him, still savoring his warmth, simply waiting quietly for him to decide on his next move.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 19:29:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Another lick, and Aaron simply curled tighter around Cathrine, letting her know he was not ready to let go of her just yet. But as his stomach growled again, and louder, he murred in displeasure, before gently butting his head against her chest, and uncurling form her and chirping, asking if she wanted him to help.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 19:45:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat laughed again, nuzzling against him once more.&nbsp; "We'll just go get some of the food and then come right back here and feed each other, love," she suggested.&nbsp; "Then we will not be interrupted again."&nbsp; She laughed again, nodding at his stomach and standing up slowly as she reached out to take his arm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 19:52:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron hurred, and lunged playfully as Cathrine reached for him, his body gently entwining around hers and his teeth nipping lightly, before releasing and following her out of the tent. He lay down beside her as she began to get the food ready, watching her closely, with eyes mostly shut, waiting.<br><br>Once she was bent over, and food cooking, he moved, his body suddenly atop hers, his cock rubbing against her sex, still hard and needing another release. He rubbed his manhood against her, enjoying her flesh against his scales, and licked her ear, as his cock slid into her moist depths. His hands rubbed her full breasts, and his mouth nipped at her neck, while his legs kept hers apart, letting him slowly pleasure her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 20:03:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat gasped to suddenly find him rubbing against her so eagerly, but it was a very welcome surprise.&nbsp; She'd been lamenting the wait herself, so she was more than happy to press back against him, moaning as he slowly pushed into her.<br><br>It still felt strange, coupling like this in the open, but this suited him somehow, and, she suspected, made him more easily excited as well.&nbsp; But she certainly wasn't going to complain.&nbsp; She put her hands over his, enjoying his caress, and arched her hips, inviting him in further as she cried out faintly with the rush of pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 20:28:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hands rubbing his loves breasts, and his teeth nipping at her neck, he eagerly filled her depths with his cock. Mating with her like this felt right, for some reason, like his body naturally wanted this position and situation with her. He panted in her ear, as he rocked, his cock sliding back and forth, grinding against her hips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 20:41:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now Cat had to use her hands to brace herself.&nbsp; He was still moving fairly slowly, but his weight made her body rock beneath his thrusts.&nbsp; But again she wasn't going to complain -- his excitement excited her, and she matched his rhythm eagerly, her cries growing louder.&nbsp; He could easily plunge into her to the hilt like this, filling her throbbing passage utterly, and her heart raced as they both grew hungrier with every movement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 21:05:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron did not speed up, or hilt himself, using long, even thrusts to slowly pleasure his love. He rocked her gently, slowing from the more desperate thrusts he had been using earlier, letting her take a slower pleasure in their matings.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 21:19:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed, still matching his slow pace, though as her pleasure built, she almost wished he would move faster.&nbsp; But her body was shivering with this slow joining, savoring even the tiniest of movements, drinking in all the pleasure he could give her.&nbsp; And that was a good deal of pleasure, her moans now louder as her passage slowly began to tighten even more around his shaft.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 03:09:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A few more thrusts, and Aaron hilts, his body straining, his endurance already taxed by their mutual pleasuring earlier. He plants his seed into her ripe, moist, warm womb, before thrusting a few more times, making sure that Cathrine was properly stated before slowly pulling himself free, and licking his mate, feeling much better now.<br><br>He glanced at the food, and speared a chunk of meat with a claw, ripping it apart, and swallowing half of it, before using his claws to rip at the other meat, letting it cool faster. Once it was cool enough, he tore a small piece off, and began to feed Cathrine, enjoying the feeling of having a mate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 03:36:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The long slow buildup was more than worth it, for as Aaron climaxed, she found herself moaning and writhing as ecstasy rushed through her, a fresh wave with every one of his thrusts.&nbsp; It took some time for the pleasure to fade and for her to catch her breath, and she sighed quietly as he finally slipped free.<br><br>She turned to sit on the ground, still gasping faintly, and watched him eat for a moment before he offered her a piece.&nbsp; Smiling, she accepted the morsel, moving closer to him and nestling against his body, wanting to feel his warmth.&nbsp; "This is much better than any inn," she murmured, stroking gently over his chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 06:53:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron eagerly curled up around Cathrine, warding off the late fall chill from her weaker, less cold resistant body, and yawned, completely content for the moment, as he took another chunk of meat. He ate slowly, and licked her thigh, rather than answer her question with a noise, wanting to not move much right now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 14:29:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's much smaller body was dwarfed by Aaron in his lizard form, but she was glad to feel so surrounded, and not only because of the chill.&nbsp; She was safe and loved in his embrace, nestled against him and listening contentedly to the beat of his heart.&nbsp; She ate a bit more of the food, but she didn't really want to move either, and slowly fell into a half-slumber, sighing and making happy little sounds as she gently nuzzled against his scales now and then.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 21:08:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron enjoyed their meal, but once Cathrine began to doze, he finished off the meal, and put out the fire, before gathering his mate in his arms, and carrying her to the tent. He lay her down on the bed roll, and finished cleaning up, before curling up beside her, and flicking the blanket over them. He purred as he settled down, enjoying her company, as he settled in, trusting to his superior senses to awaken him if something approached.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 21:28:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat woke up just enough to cling to him as he swept her up, smiling sleepily.&nbsp; She sighed happily, warm in his embrace and under the blankets, feeling she was exactly where she belonged.&nbsp; It never occurred to her to worry about any touble, trusting completely to Aaron to keep them both safe.&nbsp; And certainly no ordinary forest creature would dare to bother them.&nbsp; She nestled comfortably against him and soon fell into a deep and dreamless sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 21:40:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron slept soundly, the bandits that he had destroyed had yet to be replaced, and his strange scent kept all the animals at bay. If it had been the dead of winter, maybe not, but for late fall, it was enough. He awoke first, the next morning, his body returning to the weaker human one when the moon had set, something that felt normal to him. He yawned, and cuddled closer to Cathrine, letting her awaken at her own pace, with out molestation from him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 21:57:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat awoke slowly, turning to face Aaron and put her arms around him, not yet opening her eyes.&nbsp; She stroked his skin, realizing he was his human self now, and smiled and kissed him sleepily.&nbsp; "Is it time to leave now, love?" she murmured, finally noticing that the sky was beginning to lighten.&nbsp; She was still warm and comfortable, and would obviously have been glad of at least a few more minutes in her rogue's arms.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 22:10:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine back, and said, "No, not yet, we can stay here a day or few if you want, we are not exactly running on a schedule here."<br><br>He kissed her again, his arms pulling her closer, deeper into the warmth and comfort of his arms, taking the same from her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 22:23:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled, nibbling gently over his neck.&nbsp; "You should not tempt me like that," she whispered.&nbsp; "If you leave it up to me, then we might end up staying here for weeks.&nbsp; Spending the day like this sounds so much better than spending the day on horseback."&nbsp; She tangled her fingers in his hair, savoring the feel of his skin as she pressed against him, shivering faintly with returning desire.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 22:26:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grinned, and said, "Then spend the day here we shall, just the two of us, happily encased in each others arms, enjoying our own company, instead of worrying about a kingdom we will soon have no stake in."<br><br>Another kiss, before he rested his head on her shoulder, enjoying the closeness of her, and the trust she had in him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 22:37:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm, can we really, love?" Cat asked, stroking his head as he rested it against her.&nbsp; "It would be wonderful...just to forget everything else for an entire day, and be safe and hidden together.&nbsp; No princesses, no schemes or danger.&nbsp; Only us."&nbsp; She bent her head down and kissed him before resting her cheek against his hair.&nbsp; "Only us, in our hideaway.&nbsp; It would be like being in heaven for a day."&nbsp; She smiled, shivering again with sheer delight in his embrace.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 22:42:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled at her, and said, "I would think it is better than heaven, because I don't intend to be chaste in the least. The priests agree that heaven is a place lacking in wants and desires, and I strongly desire you, beloved."<br><br>He kissed her, before resting his head against her breast, his tongue flicking out to slide across the delicate flesh, tasting the beautiful flesh of his love.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 22:54:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Better than heaven, then," Cat murmured, smiling as he kissed her.&nbsp; Her own desire grew every moment, and she leaned into his mouth, silently inviting him to explore.&nbsp; She sighed and shifted against him, letting her hands roam over his back, caressing gently and teasingly.&nbsp; "Much better..."&nbsp; Her heart raced a little faster, and her breath caught in her throat as she urged him on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>12-11-2007, 21:28:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron suckled and nipped at Cathrine, enjoying her pleasure, and his hands continued to explore her body, even as her explored his. A long, passionate kiss to her other breast, and then he suckled that one, his hands gently stroking her thighs, wanting her pleasure more than his own.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-11-2007, 21:53:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's hands grew bolder the more he kissed and caressed her, her fingers tracing over his back and along his hips, one leg sliding along his eagerly.&nbsp; Finally her hand even slipped down to caress his shaft, caressing it almost shyly, then gently wrapping her hand around it.&nbsp; She gasped faintly at his warmth, and at the way he throbbed in her grasp, and she tried to press still closer, though there was already no room left between them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2007, 19:49:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron shuddered as his love's fingers graced his manhood, and growled softly at her, before asking, "Man or beast?"<br><br>He rolled over, letting her lie atop him, as his hands rubbed her back, thighs, behind, and sides, exploring every inch of her like she was an uncharted territory, something he had never seen before, let alone ravage. He nipped her lip, and whispered, "I hope you are quickened already, beloved, else after today, you should be."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-11-2007, 20:14:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Whichever you prefer, love," Cat whispered.&nbsp; "I love you just as much either way, and I am just as much yours, no matter how you happen to look."<br><br>She gasped and laughed a little as he rolled them over and she stretched out along his body, feeling his member against her leg.&nbsp; "I hope I am too," she replied, thrilled at the thought.&nbsp; "But by all means, let us make sure...."&nbsp; She leaned down to kiss him, sliding her hips as she began to shift downwards, her sex teasing at the tip of his shaft.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2007, 20:42:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron eagerly smiled up at his beloved, returning the kiss at least as passionately, before slowly impaling Cathrine, his hands on her hips, helping her take him into her depths. He purred at the now familiar sensation of Cathrine's moist loins gripping his shaft. He kissed her, wanting to couple slowly, but as many times as he could through the day. He had not been joking when he had said he intended for her to be pregnant with his child by the end of the day.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-11-2007, 20:55:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed, a slow, delicious shiver spreading through her as his shaft pressed into her, her body welcoming every bit of him.&nbsp; She stretched up to kiss him, rolling her hips as she settled down onto him, resting for a moment with him in her to the hilt.&nbsp; Then she began to move, slowly and easily, her slick passage sliding smoothly over him.<br><br>She lifted herself up onto her arms a little, bracing herself for her steady thrusts, smiling down at him.&nbsp; He must be right, she must surely be with child by now, but it was delightful to make sure.&nbsp; Even if coupling with him hadn't been half so enjoyable, she would still want this, want to know she would give him a child before they had to go back out into the world, and into the dangers that lurked there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2007, 21:28:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron murred in pleasure to Cathrine, his mouth taking hers as his manhood slid into her depths, finally pressing against her cervix, his body hilted again. He nipped and licked at her face and neck, grinding his hips together against hers, wanting her to claim him as her own yet again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-11-2007, 21:45:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat returned his kisses eagerly, keeping her pace slow and even in spite of the fact that her body was beginning to demand more.&nbsp; But she, too, wanted to luxuriate in these moments, to make them last and savor them to the full.&nbsp; They had all day, there was no reason to rush, and every movement was glorious.<br><br>She tensed around him, shivering anew with pleasure, letting her lips roam now over his neck and across his chest, moaning faintly as her body arched against him and she felt his shaft, warm and pulsing within her, urging her on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 19:50:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron returned her kisses with equal passion and desire, his body slowly moving with hers,&nbsp; working them up to the heights of enjoyment. He let his left hand wander, his right hand stroking her thighs and ass, enjoying the feel of her sun warmed flesh. He caressed her breast, before moving up to hold her into a deeper and passionate kiss that left his body tingling, and demanding more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 20:19:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Slowly, Cat began to speed up at last, unable to resist any longer.&nbsp; But still she didn't rush, increasing the pace as gradually as she could bear, teasing them both to further pleasure.&nbsp; She moaned into his mouth, gasping for breath now and then as the heat grew.&nbsp; His caresses made her shiver, each one more sensuous than the last.&nbsp; She'd never thought it as possible to feel such happiness and such pleasure, and she kissed him a little more fiercely now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 20:59:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron still kept his love atop him, enjoying the feeling of her being in control for a change, and knew she was enjoying it as well, if her moans were any indication. He broke their kiss, as their hips sped up, to lean down and take her nipple in his mouth, his right hand still stroking her free breast. His left hand slid down to stroke her love nest, around the outer edges of the flesh, pleasuring her with both hand and cock at once.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 21:05:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat lifted herself up again, giving his hand better access to her body, and gasped as his hand stroked over the throbbing flesh between her legs.&nbsp; This, she knew, would soon be too much for her, and again she couldn't resist moving just a little faster, rolling her hips eagerly as her excitement grew.<br><br>She smiled down at him, her breathing ragged, then moaned, closing her eyes as a wave of pleasure washed over her.&nbsp; A faint cry escaped her, then a louder one, her body slowly tensing and shivering harder with release, her passage gripping him tighter now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 21:16:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron began to roll with Cathrine faster, moaning into the soft flesh of her breast, his right hand releasing her tit to move down, so both hands were kneading the sensitive flesh of her hips. His mouth released her teat to kiss her as he released his seed, pumping his semen into her climaxing sex, feeling her muscles milking his rock hard shaft, there bodies climbing upwards in a spiral, locked together until the climax broke, leaving Aaron shaking slightly beneath Cathrine.<br><br>He pulled his beloved down, resting her head on his shoulder, murmuring sweet nothings in her ear, his tongue caressing the earlobe, while his hands stroked her back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 21:46:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat let herself go as she felt Aaron moving faster as well, moaning above him and thrusting faster, more insistently, until she felt his seed filling her.&nbsp; Her body tensed harder, taking all he had to give, her pleasure feeding his, until they were both left shivering.&nbsp; She slid gracefully back down into his arms, sighing as she slowly relaxed, her lips tracing over his face as he caressed her.<br><br>"My love," she murmured, holding onto him tightly.&nbsp; The moment was perfect, and she could have gladly stayed like this forever, in his embrace, her body tangled with his.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 21:57:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron held Cathrine close, his hands rubbing her back, letting her enough the moment, his own hunger only momentarily stated for her, he could never have enough of her. He murmured in her ear, "You, my lady, are a siren for me, no matter how much I take of you, I will always be glad for more."<br><br>Another gentle kiss, and he waited for his body to recover, wanting yet more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 22:12:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled, kissing him lingeringly.&nbsp; "And you shall always have more, my lord," she murmured, stroking his hair softly as they rested together.&nbsp; She was also more than ready to climax with him again, shivering delightedly as she felt his shaft still inside her, but for now she was content to savor the moment, enjoying the way his body moved against hers as they breathed, feeling his heart beating against hers.&nbsp; This was more than enough for now, the simple pleasure of them laying together, hands and lips gently caressing and exploring.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 22:45:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed Cathrine again, flipping the covers up over them, feeling some of his hardness returning at the skillful treatment of his beloved, and he whispered, "If you keep that up, we may never leave this camp, did you know that?"<br><br>A slow roll of his hips announced he was ready to start again, before he rolled them to the side so that they were lying beside each other, his right arm underneath Cathrine, stroking the inner thighs, while his left played with her nest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 23:55:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I did warn you, love," Cat giggled, snuggling against him.&nbsp; "I would be quite happy to stay here for weeks and weeks."&nbsp; She bit her lip, smiling, as she felt his shaft stirring, and sighed happily, shifting her hips with his.<br><br>She laughed again as he rolled them over, clinging to him to keep his shaft in her passage, then moaning at his caresses.&nbsp; "And if you keep doing that, it will be as much your fault as mine if we never leave here," she whispered, pressing closer to him and kissing him eagerly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2007, 20:15:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron kissed her back, rolling his hips, and murmured, "And that would be bad, how? I can not see any problems with it."<br><br>He nipped at her neck, gently biting the jugular, and growling playfully at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-11-2007, 20:40:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat pretended terror at his growling, wriggling against him as though trying to escape, though the effect was spoiled by the fact that she kept tight hold of him the entire time.&nbsp; "No, no problems at all, love.&nbsp; As long as no one finds us, and I suppose people will start looking eventually..."<br><br>She sighed faintly at this, but no vague worry like that could possibly upset her at the moment.&nbsp; "But that only means that we must make the very best use of the time we have," she murmured, closing her eyes and letting out a moan at his caresses, shivering against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2007, 22:28:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nipped at her neck, and purred, "But not any time soon."<br><br>His hand reached and cupped her breast, bringing it up to his mouth to gently suckle, enjoying his love's closeness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-11-2007, 22:48:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, not soon at all," Cat whispered, moaning again as his mouth moved to her breast.&nbsp; She pulled him closer, urging him on with her fingers tangled in his hair.&nbsp; Her hips shifted against his, her hunger building again.&nbsp; If they could stay like this all day, perhaps that would be just long enough.. but no, she would never get tired of his embrace.&nbsp; She sighed, arching into his mouth invitingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2007, 23:48:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron eagerly sucks on the offered breast pulling the nipple deeper into his greedy mouth, the teeth gently scraping against her nub. His tongue lashed against the turgid nipple, while his manhood slowly dove deeper into her moist and semen laden womb, intent on adding more to her. He growled in pleasure as her hips shifted against his own, before massaging her free breast, enjoying the feel of her body lusting and desiring his.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-11-2007, 00:18:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's moans grew louder as his mouth explored more firmly, her hands still urging him on.&nbsp; Her breasts already felt heavy with desire, and she only wanted more and more.&nbsp; Again she shifted, welcoming his shaft into her more deeply, her passage tightening faintly as he moved.&nbsp; She shivered as he growled, feeling even more completely his in this moment, joined with him now in every way.&nbsp; Faint cries escaped her now as she arched her neck, losing herself in the moment as the warmth of her desire built.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-11-2007, 00:29:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her rogue rose to the occasion, suckling harder, his hands busy with her breast and sex, cock still slipping in and out of her depths,hard with desire. He groaned in pleasure, before rolling atop Cathrine, stopping his suckling long enough to breath for a moment, before nipping at her other breast, and starting the same treatment to it that its sister had gotten. His right hand slipped around under her back, pulling her up into his eager mouth, his left hand busy with the flesh of her dripping nest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-11-2007, 00:37:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat cried out in delight as he moved them, the new position letting him take her faster and more easily.&nbsp; Her body moved willingly at his touch, shivering faster now, and she opened herself freely to his every touch.&nbsp; She could hardly catch her breath, but that didn't matter -- she wanted only the pleasure of his touch, to feel him thrust into her again and again, bringing out fresh moans and gasps of desire.&nbsp; Her hands pulled at him, touching him everywhere she could reach, needing all that he could give her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-11-2007, 07:59:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled at Cathrine's cry of delight, taking deeper, longer suckles of her breast, and his thrusts lengthened as well. He finally released the breast to move up and kiss her, his chest against hers, his tongue entwining around hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-11-2007, 23:56:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat held him tightly, wrapping her arms around him as he stretched out over her and their bodies moved together, easily and hungrily.&nbsp; Coupling with him was familiar now, but it would never be routine.&nbsp; She moaned into their kiss, lifting her hips to meet his every thrust, shivering beneath him as pleasure filled them both.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2007, 20:52:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron glided in a sea of bliss, enjoying the feelings that his love managed to evoke in him so easily. His tongue caressed hers, and their bodies moved as one, stroking themselves to a further high. He panted in Cathrine's ear, his thrusts lengthening, and becoming more energetic with each one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-11-2007, 22:12:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was also gasping hard now, her body eager to feel release again, and each stroke drove her closer and closer.&nbsp; Finally she cried out, letting herself go more than usual since they were so far from anyone who might overhear, and her sounds of pleasure grew quickly louder as she writhed and tensed beneath him.&nbsp; Her passage pulled hungrily at his shaft as it thrust in and out, her hands gripping him tightly, begging him wordlessly for more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2007, 22:21:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				More than Aaron was just as eager to give his beloved. His thrusts lengthened until they were as long and hard as she desired, pushing himself ever close to his own climax. His hands moved to her hips, lifting her until he could move her as pleasurably as he ever had. He groaned as his shaft jumped inside Cathrine, and pressed his hips against hers as hard as he could, his seed gushing into her womb. He held that position until he was finished, and then pulled her upright into his embrace, kissing her cheek, and nuzzling her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-11-2007, 22:35:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat shifted eagerly as he lifted her from the ground, positioning herself so that he could thrust easily into her, as quickly and as hard as he liked.&nbsp; And she craved his every movement, her body shivering as pleasure shot through her.&nbsp; Then Aaron groaned, filling her with his seed, and she cried out more loudly, the sensation driving her pleasure to still greater heights.<br><br>The moment drew wonderfully on, Cat slowly getting her breath back as they both finally began to relax.&nbsp; She went gladly into his arms, smiling and clinging to her rogue as he nuzzled against her, her face glowing with happiness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2007, 22:43:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron hands returned to wandering Cathrine's body, and his kisses traveled over her graceful neck and shoulder, hiss love for her plain. He murred to her and asked, "Feeling better, beloved?"<br><br>He held her close, rolling his hips a time or two, before kissing her again, and saying, "Shall I fix us something to eat, while we rest and shower each other with our love?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-11-2007, 23:24:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sighing, Cat leaned into his kisses, her fingers gently stroking over his shoulders.&nbsp; She smiled at his question, kissing him before whispering back, "I feel wonderful, love.&nbsp; I always do, in your arms."<br><br>She moaned faintly as he shifted, her body still sensitive from release.&nbsp; Reluctantly, she nodded.&nbsp; "I do hate to let go of you for even a moment, but I suppose we must keep our strength up.&nbsp; Especially if we really intend to do this all day."&nbsp; She smiled, shyly, but clearly showing her desire to do just that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 19:42:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron was loathe to move from his position, and said, "Perhaps in a bit, but for now, holding the most beautiful woman in the world is enough for me. I was suggesting for in a bit, because exercise so soon after eating is a bad idea, no matter how fun the exercise is."<br><br>A mischievous grin, before burying his face against a breast, his tongue curling around her still erect nipple.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 20:11:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat half-giggled, half-gasped as Aaron turned to press against her, biting her lip and moaning faintly as he teased at her sensitive nipple.&nbsp; Her every nerve felt deliciously on edge, craving all the pleasure they could possibly give each other, and her reluctant thoughts of food now faded entirely.<br><br>"Then by all means, exercise now.&nbsp; We can worry about food later," she murmured, tangling her hand lightly through his hair.&nbsp; She shifted her hips gently, savoring the way their bodies joined.&nbsp; "Much later," she whispered, arching against him as a faint cry escaped her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 20:45:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled into her tit, and purred in pleasure, his body starting to change to invoke the faster healing of his other body, for his human one had stared to hurt. He suddenly laughed into her breast, and surfaced, to say, "You are one of the few people who can honestly call your husband a lizard and be telling the absolute truth."<br><br>Closing his eyes, he expanded back into his lizard man form, his cock re-hardening as he shifted, his body swelling to fill her sex, stretching her. Before long, her lizard looked down at her, love in his eyes, alien and different though they were, they still conveyed his need for her, not just physical, but emotional as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 21:02:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Laughing, Cat shivered and watched as he shifted.&nbsp; She didn't think she would ever get tired of seeing him change, the way her love slowly transformed and yet still remained himself, deep down.&nbsp; Whether he could speak or not, whether his eyes were human or not, he was still her rogue, and she could always feel the love he had for her.<br><br>As he grew, she bit her lip and shivered, feeling her body stretch to accomodate his new girth.&nbsp; The first time, this had terrified her, but now it was its own special thrill, and she gazed up at him adoringly.&nbsp; Now she realized that she too was becoming perhaps a bit sore, but she still longed for him, and there would be time enough to rest later.&nbsp; Still smiling up at him, she shifted her body welcomingly, offering herself to him completely.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 21:17:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron nipped gently at Cathrine's neck, reminding her of how the were creature was passed on, but he was always cautious to never break her skin. He slowly moved his mouth down, to curl his long, agile tongue around her breast, gently squeezing as it then slithered back up to twist her nipple, before suddenly rolling his hips. He growled playfully down at her, before rubbing his head against hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 21:29:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat stroked his face gently, her eyes infinitely trusting even as he put his teeth against her skin.&nbsp; She knew he would always take the utmost care with her, even in his passion, and that made her love him more every time she saw his gentleness.<br><br>Then she had to smile and squirm as his long tongue explored, shivering with delight.&nbsp; "Such a clever tongue," she teased, gasping as it tugged at her breasts.&nbsp; She pulled him close, gasping again as he moved, a fresh wave of pleasure moving through her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 21:54:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He hurred at her comment about his tongue, his hips rolling a few times, before dragging his cock free, and trailing his tongue down her body, between her breasts, down her taunt stomach, across her hips, and then against her sex, the agile tongue curling and twining around her love nest, before placing a hand to spread her lips with his claws, spreading then so the rough tongue could twine into her depths, tasting their mingled passions, and to rub against her clit, pleasuring his mate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 22:03:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat sighed and whimpered faintly in disappointment as he pulled his shaft free, but when she realized where he was going she smiled and shivered in anticipation.&nbsp; The first touch of his tongue made her gasp, and she lifted her body instinctively to let him explore.&nbsp; She wanted his touch everywhere...<br><br>As he plunged into her passage, she cried out, shaking with renewed need.&nbsp; He did indeed have a clever tongue, but she could hardly form words to tease him about it again, even if she'd had the breath to spare.&nbsp; He had certainly learned exactly how to pleasure her this way, his tongue finding all her most sensitive spots and leaving her gasping beneath him as her arousal built quickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 22:09:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron continued to lick her sex, and wrapped his tongue around her clit, slowly moving it back and forth, restraining her from moving with his free hand, while his other stroked her flesh around her sex. He murred in pleasure at the taste of their mingled juices, the vibrations moving down the tongue to shiver into her sex, further heightening the feelings of his exploring tongue.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 22:33:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat wriggled beneath his hand, not in any attempt to actually move, but simply for the pleasure of squirming and feeling how he held her down, gently but insistently.&nbsp; Even with only one hand, she found herself quite unable to do more than wriggle, and she moaned harder at the realization.<br><br>As his sounds of pleasure sent vibrations through her, she gasped sharply, amazed at the effect it had.&nbsp; Her passage tensed now, throbbing harder at each of his sounds, until, abruptly, it was all too much for her and she cried out in release, her body arching and writhing as much as it could beneath his grip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 22:40:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Even as his beloved wiggled under his hand, and cried out, his tongue swirled around her passage, the purring even more insistent now, not stopping as she climaxed, wanting her to cum and cum until she passed out in delight. He drank what he could of her nectar, not minding his own semen in the least, letting her mark his as his own.<br><br>He let her writhe under his treatment, but continued to pleasure her, his tongue going deeper until it brushed against her cervix, and wiggling against it, almost demanding entrance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 22:56:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was lost in the intensity of it all, and her orgasm did indeed go on and on, Aaron's attentions refusing to let it fade.&nbsp; She cried out over and over, her throat getting raw from the sounds, and still the pleasure spun on.&nbsp; Her hands pulled at him, craving more in spite of how overwhelmed she was, and she almost thrashed in her distraction.<br><br>As he explored still more deeply, her moans increased, her muscles weak and shaking under the onslaught, but always welcoming him.&nbsp; She felt nothing but his touch and the pleasure it gave, unaware of how much she writhed and moaned, shivering in what felt like a dream of perfect ecstasy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 23:03:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron purred hard one last time, before sliding his tongue from her sex, letting her come down from the climax high. He shifted to lie beside her, his cock against her leg, watching her finish writhing in her pleasure, and licked her cheek, before resting her head on his shoulder, letting her glow for a moment, and calm down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 23:30:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was glowing; there was no other word for it.&nbsp; She shivered almost convulsively as her body slowly relaxed again, reaching out to Aaron automatically, needing to feel him near her.&nbsp; Gasping for breath, she held him as tightly as she could, though her muscles were still weak from her powerful climax.&nbsp; Still whimpering and moaning faintly, she rested her head against his, kissing him and slowly beginning to smile with delight.&nbsp; "Oh, my love," she murmured, unable to say anything more, her tone filled with gratitude and love.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 23:41:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron purred in pleasure at how pleased Cathrine seemed, his tail flicking the blanket back up onto them, letting her calm down a bit longer. He held her close to his chest, purring at her, letting her know that he had enjoyed pleasuring her.<br><br>He leaned down, his head resting atop hers, and began to relax, feeling a bit worn out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 23:52:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat nestled under the blanket in his arms, still shivering now and then, but mainly now deeply relaxed, thoroughly sated with pleasure and content to stay just as she was for now.&nbsp; It was still very early in the day, but already she felt she could easily fall asleep.&nbsp; She sighed happily, shifting against Aaron now and then, enjoying every faint movement as they snuggled together.&nbsp; "That was wonderful," she whispered, smiling and stroking his face gently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 23:58:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron purred even harder as she confessed her pleasure, and had the look of a cat that just got the cream. Which he had, in a way. He snuggled against her, resting against her, a protective layer of scales and sinew against the world, and his breathing began to even, as he felt a bit tired as well, the constant sex seemed to be draining him, he thought.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-11-2007, 00:06:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat was soon very nearly asleep herself, all but exhausted, but very, very happy.&nbsp; She was perfectly safe in his embrace, his body curled around her protectively, and her eyes drifted shut as she listened to his breathing and felt his heart beat.&nbsp; Slowly, very slowly, she fell into sleep, still smiling faintly, and still glowing with her happiness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>20-11-2007, 00:11:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron listened to Cathrine drift to sleep, and lay down himself, dozing lightly, like that of a wild animal, ready to awaken at a sound to defend his own. He awoke well before Cathrine did, and yawned, feeling a bit better, but stiff as well. Reaching up, he carefully cupped her breasts, the claws barely touching her skin, and he squeezed them, before bringing them up to his mouth, his tongue running across her glorious teat, before carefully placing his mouth around it, and suckling. It was a bit difficult for him, as the lizard was not a suckler, but he managed fairly well, he thought. His cock slipped from its sheath, to rub against her thigh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-11-2007, 00:25:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat woke almost immediately as Aaron's hands stroked over her, though she kept her eyes closed, letting herself savor the sensations.&nbsp; She felt much refreshed, having slept quite deeply, if briefly, and shifted closer to him, welcoming his touch as she began to lazily run her fingers over his head and down over his strong shoulders.&nbsp; Though her eyes were still closed, she smiled and murmured his name.&nbsp; She could feel his arousal, and sighed with fresh longing as she turned to press herself against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>20-11-2007, 00:34:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron murred as Cathrine awoke, and stopped his harassment, to slip from the cover, and back into his human form, before saying, "Food first, I am hungry enough to eat something raw. Which is not unusual for a lizard, but I liked things cooked."<br><br>He stepped out of the tent after pulling his breeches on, and got the fire going again, before throwing some of the meat over it, to cook, and soften, as the juices inside began to heat. He pulled some other rations out, and returned to the tent, to kneel down next to Cathrine, and kiss her, before saying, "You look like a goddess, just lying there."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-11-2007, 00:46:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled at his comments, turning to watch him go outside.&nbsp; She was stiff as well after their exertions, and stretched slowly and luxuriously, her long hair spread out around her face like a halo.&nbsp; She smiled up at him as he returned, kissing him lingeringly and reaching up to stroke his cheek as he spoke, blushing faintly at his words.<br><br>"If I do look so wonderful, love, it is only because you make me so happy," she murmured, sitting up enough to kiss him again and pull him close.&nbsp; "My wonderful rogue," she whispered, resting her face against his for a moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>20-11-2007, 04:48:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron stretched, and then reurned to lying beside her, his kisses running down her neck, but going no lower than her shoulder, lest he become distracted and forget about the food. He paused long enough to say, "If you look like a goddess because of my exertions, I will endeavor to do so more often."<br><br>He ran a hand down her side, stopping on her thigh, before moving back up to settle on her side.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-11-2007, 05:37:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled and shook her head.&nbsp; "You only need to live and breathe to make me this happy," she said softly, leaning into his kisses as much as she dared, also mindful of forgetting themselves too much.&nbsp; "And love me as much as I love you," she added, her smile turning a little shy.&nbsp; She put her hand over his, simply glad to be able to lie next to him this way, and enjoy every moment of their time together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 19:52:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron returned her kisses, and purred, "And I hope I love you as much as you think I do, if not more, for I am a horrible person if not."<br><br>He ran his hands along her side, before lying down beside her, and said, "No tempt me not, my sultry siren. Lest I burn the food. After wards, I want you to be as irresistible as you want, and I will be glad to indulge you."<br><br>He lay down behind Cathrine, his hands running along her side, and his kisses tracing her neck, enjoying her presence next to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 20:03:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat couldn't help but giggle at being called any kind of siren, but she made a show of composing herself and trying to look very proper -- not an easy thing to do since she was wearing only a blanket draped over her body.&nbsp; "As long as you behave yourself, love, so will I," she said, unable to quite hide her smile.<br><br>She sighed into his kisses, resisting the urge to turn and shower him with kisses of her own.&nbsp; If the food did burn, she would do her best to be sure it wasn't her fault.&nbsp; "I do hope the food will not take long," she murmured, arching her neck so that he might reach it more easily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 20:17:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grinned at her trying to restrain herself and actually laughed at her comment, before replying, "We're doomed."<br><br>Murring in amusement, he tried to restrain himself, but it was so hard, as Cathrine looked simply ravishable and Aaron was far to close to ignore her closeness and beauty. So he contented himself with gentle nips at her neck and idly roving hands, before sighing and standing. He heads outside, not minding the brisk weather in the least, and quickly returned with the meat and bread that was their rations today.<br><br>Cathrine would notice his fingernails seemed longer than before and his hands rougher, allowing him to handle the hot meat without a plate. He ripped the two pieces of bread in half, and placed their meat inside it, replacing the top half of the bread, and then slowly feeding her one of the meals, enjoying the animal feeling of taking care of his mate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 20:26:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat slowly gave in, letting herself relax into his caresses, enjoying the feeling of his body pressed against hers.&nbsp; She sighed as well as he finally got up, though her stomach was indeed demanding food after their exercise.&nbsp; Rest and a meal would let them return to their coupling renewed, and she smiled at the thought.<br><br>She claimed the other meal, offering bits of this to Aaron.&nbsp; The meat was still just a trifle warm for her, and she noticed he'd had to shift slightly to avoid burning himself.&nbsp; She nibbled cautiously on her food, kissing him between bites.&nbsp; The simplest food was a feast with him next to her, and she smiled radiantly at the thought.&nbsp; "Delicious," she said, then deliberately let her mouth wander over his fingers as she took her next bite of food, her eyes sparkling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 20:42:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron gently took the food from Cathrine, his tongue playing with her fingers before deftly removing the morsel from it, and his mouth quickly finished each bite, and he suddenly leaned in to suckle at her breast. His mouth pulled at her teat, his tongue lashing at her breast, demanding the liquid contained therein, playfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 20:56:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat let out a delighted gasp as he suddenly moved closer and claimed her breast in his mouth, a sharp pang of desire racing through her.&nbsp; The flesh seemed especially sensitive today, and her nipples were almost instantly erect.&nbsp; Forgetting all about food as other hungers became stronger, she sighed and pressed closer, stroking his hair and making encouraging little sounds of pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 21:19:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron smiled at the noises that Cathrine made, and suckled a little harder, before releasing her breast, and moving up to claim her mouth, food completely forgotten for the moment. His hands rubbed Cathrine's sides, pulling her closer to him, while his tongue played with hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 21:30:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat certainly didn't hesitate to move closer, pressing herself against his warm body and opening her mouth to his eagerly.&nbsp; His kisses took her breath away, as always, and she moaned into his mouth.&nbsp; Her hands stroked down his back, and one moan sounded faintly frustrated as she encountered his breeches instead of more enticing skin to caress.&nbsp; But that barely slowed her down, her kiss only growing deeper as their bodies tangled more closely together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 21:58:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron stripped his pant off, and rubbed himself against his love, enjoying being close to her. He pinned her beneath him, playfully growling again, before nipping at her neck. He growled again, as his cock rubbed against her thigh, and murmured, "Lets make this one last a while."<br><br>He bit her neck again, carefully moving to her mouth again, stimulating every nerve he could reach.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 22:11:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat smiled slowly, the smile becoming a grin as he pinned her down.&nbsp; "You will get no argument from me there, love," she whispered, returning his kiss passionately as she wriggled slightly beneath him, partly to see how much she could move, but mainly for the sheer pleasure of rubbing against him.<br><br>She bit her lip as she felt his member hard against her skin, and deliberately pressed her leg against it more firmly.&nbsp; "I trust I am at least as tempting as you are, my lord," she murmured, her voice sultry with her desire.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2007, 09:25:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron thrust against his love's shapely hip, and smiled at her, not bothering to reply with words, but instead only with his actions, his hands releasing her to cuddle against her, hands exploring, before nipping again at her neck, and returning to the kiss. One hand drifted down, to stroke her thigh, caressing the silk skin, his desire plain on his face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-11-2007, 14:51:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat's sighs slowly became moans, her body responding eagerly to his every touch.&nbsp; Her own hands roamed boldly now, something that would have astonished her only a few weeks ago, but which now felt perfectly natural and wonderful.&nbsp; She could forget the rules in his arms, giving herself to him without restraint, and that was as it should be.&nbsp; Her hands urged him closer, still wriggling beneath him, her body aching for more and more of his touch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>25-11-2007, 07:55:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron grinned at the more unrestrained Cathrine became the longer they were together, and kissed her again. His body pressed against hers, pulling her against him, encouraging her to forget the rules, and to simply love him, however she felt was appropriate. He purred at her, before slowly pressing his fully erect cock back into her vent, and could only marvel at how well they fit each other, and how natural this position felt with her as his partner.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-11-2007, 00:28:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat moaned again as Aaron pushed into her, a long, low sound of pure pleasure as she felt her body stretch to enfold him.&nbsp; She smiled back up at him, breathless and thrilled, shifting her hips to welcome him further and sliding her hands slowly down his back, tracing every muscle as he moved.&nbsp; It was both comfortable and thrilling, and she felt a deep need for him that she knew would never be fulfilled.&nbsp; She arched up to meet him, slowly, encouraging him to move as she sighed longingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 00:52:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron twitched as she found a ticklish spot, but continued to thrust, filling her with his maleness, and wanting noting more than to pleasure Cathrine. He leaned down, pinning her beneath him, and kissed her, thrusts coming faster and longer. He increased his tempo until he nearly came, and then slowed, letting her body return to from the edge, before speeding back up. He nipped her neck, and he shifted to release his hands to caress his love, hands exploring her well charted flesh again, with all the enthusiasm of their first coupling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 19:09:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat almost giggled as she suspected she'd managed to tickle him, and tried to make a note of the spot for future reference.&nbsp; But she was far too pleasantly distracted to think much about that now, wriggling as he pinned her down and thrust into her with growing eagerness.&nbsp; She sighed, half in surprise, half in pleasure, as he pulled them both back from the edge, then smiled and urged him on, arching and moaning hungrily as their pleasure built again, all the more sweetly for having been once denied.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 23:24:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron sped up, and grinned down at his wife, and this time he did not try to deny them their pleasure, instead plummeting over the climatic edge into an orgasm, his shaft spewing semen into her womb, filling her yet again. He growled in pleasure and then murred at Cathrine, and kissing her deeply.<br><br>As he kissed her, he rolled to the side, putting her on top of him, and leaned up to capture her breast with his mouth and tongue.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 01:24:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cat shivered with him, moaning and gasping as they both found their release at last.&nbsp; She clung to him, sighing and wriggling beneath him as he filled her.&nbsp; They had indeed taken their time for this coupling, and she felt absolutely sated and content for the moment, glad just to be in his arms.<br><br>She smiled as he shifted them to the side, then found herself on top, and laughed, his tongue almost tickling her sensitive breast.&nbsp; Rolling her hips teasingly, she beamed down at him.&nbsp; "I hope you are not worn out quite yet, my lord," she murmured, sighing again as she arched into his mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Werelizard and the Noblewoman (BK Geno and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BK Geno</strong> on <strong>19-12-2007, 19:26:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaron started to respond, but suddenly found Cathrine trying to choke him with her breast, and simply suckled harder. He ground his body against hers, his erection not even having time to soften before she aroused him again, and he grinned at her, slowly slipping back into her depths, already slick with their couplings.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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