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Post by Tado on Jan 1, 2007 22:43:57 GMT -5
Entering his personal living quarters, Lemartes rolled his eyes as several servants continued to pester him about his shoulder. "I'm fine, thank you all for your concern, but there are things I must take care of..." Shutting his door before they could protest, he sighed once he realized the pain in his hurt joint came from using both arms to close his doors... Sitting on the edge of his bed, he smirked. "I see you're doing better, Alura... Of course I did most of the walking..."
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Post by Trix on Jan 1, 2007 23:08:43 GMT -5
A beautiful falcon was cleaning her feathers on the floor.Alura smiled up at him and morphed into her human form before sitting next to him and blinking at his bandaged wound "You're looking better yourself." She stood slowly and nodded "Well....Relatively speeking?" She touched his shoulder gently.
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Post by Tado on Jan 1, 2007 23:14:23 GMT -5
Frowning in discomfort, he gently grabbed her finger and moved it away. "Feeling better, yes... But I really shouldn't be using that arm for a few more days at least... Don't want to open the wound... Again..."
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Post by Trix on Jan 1, 2007 23:22:39 GMT -5
She smiled and nodded "Agreed." She sat on her knees infront of him, studying his face, with concern "You realize I was right don't you?" She smirked and stuck her tounge out playfully "Ha."
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Post by Tado on Jan 1, 2007 23:26:40 GMT -5
Chuckling softly in response to her childish gesture and remark, he flicked her forehead with his good hand. "Don't let it get to you, Alura... But I fear this shan't be the last time you'll be right..." With a sigh, he morphed into a falcon, seeing sense in the whole 'smaller body, less healing time' Alura seemed to believe in.
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Post by Trix on Jan 1, 2007 23:37:49 GMT -5
Alura smiled and gathered him in her hands, barely touching his injured wing. "Don't you know it." Holding him close she gently stroked his feathers, not thinking about her actions. With a cool smile she stood and sat on his bed, holding the falcon in her lap.
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Post by Tado on Jan 1, 2007 23:43:14 GMT -5
Not really minding being held, Lemartes sighed in content, also forgetting about the consequences of her movements. "Hey, c'mon, I'm supposed to be the fearless leader, not the lazy slacker..." Chuckling softly, he rested his head on her leg, finding a comfortable position.
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Post by Trix on Jan 1, 2007 23:52:07 GMT -5
"Lazy slacker? You nead to heal if you want to be a powerful leader." She smiled and continued to stroke his feathers, smiling when he lay his head on her leg. She sighed softly and gently massaged his good wing, enjoying the smooth texture of his feathers against her skin.
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Post by Tado on Jan 1, 2007 23:59:12 GMT -5
"There you go sounding like my mother again..." Laughing softly, Lemartes closed his eyes. It had been a while since he had been pampered like this, even if she was simply petting him. It felt nice. The caress of another's fingers, other then the tip of a sword.
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Post by Trix on Jan 2, 2007 0:07:07 GMT -5
Alura laughed lightly "Mhmm." She smiled "then your mother was a genius." She laughed shortly again while continuing to allow her fingers roam his feathers gently, softly stroking his throat now.
She smiled down at him, even as a falcon he was magnificent. She smiled and blinked at few times, admiring the gloss and sheen of his feathers.
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Post by Tado on Jan 2, 2007 0:13:48 GMT -5
To Lemartes, being able to transform was a way of life, and his only goal, really... For shifters, 'leading by example' was more important then how other races viewed the ideal. Letting out a contented sigh, he chuckled again. "Hope I'm not being too spoiled here..."
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Post by Trix on Jan 2, 2007 0:26:48 GMT -5
She smiled before scratching his head gently "Of course you are." She smiled and stroked him gently before closing her eyes and continuing to stroke him gently "You deserve to be pampered." She laughed softly and sighed in content.
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Post by Tado on Jan 2, 2007 0:29:12 GMT -5
"Really? How so?" With a smile on his beak, or something close to it, he opened his eyes and stared calmly at the wall. Sure, he was doing his best to keep the forces of darkness at bay, and keep his people happy, but sometimes he felt that he'd never be as good as the previous ruler...
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Post by Trix on Jan 2, 2007 0:43:55 GMT -5
She laughedd lightly "Let's see here..." She stopped and shook her head "you know what? I'm too lazy to list all of the reasons." She carressed his small body, stroking the feathers as she had been doing since his trans formation.
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Post by Tado on Jan 2, 2007 0:46:37 GMT -5
With a smirk, he rolled his eyes. "And to think I rely on you..." Playful banter, but he had forgotten the precarious situation he was in... One wrong move and she could put him in alot of pain...
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Post by Trix on Jan 2, 2007 1:18:18 GMT -5
She laughed and poked his injured wing, genlt of course "Yeah. To think..." She smiled and closed her eyes before shaking her head and laughing.
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Post by Tado on Jan 2, 2007 1:27:42 GMT -5
"Ow, hey." Laughing softly, he looked up at Alura with a smile. "I was just joking, gosh..." Snuggling up to her, he sighed in content. "Wow... Being a pet must feel pretty nice..."
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Post by Trix on Jan 2, 2007 9:02:53 GMT -5
Alura smiled and nodded "One would asume." She laughed lightly and blinked down at him before caressing his small cheek with a smile on her rose hued lips.
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Post by Tado on Jan 4, 2007 1:59:48 GMT -5
Had it not been for his feathers, she probably would have seen his light blush when she rubbed his cheek. His feelings for Alura were still trying to express themselves, but now was a time for rest. Sighing in content, he closed his eyes. "So... How's your neck doing?"
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Post by Trix on Jan 4, 2007 11:52:03 GMT -5
She lifted her hand to the cream hued bandage on her neck. "It's healing." She murmered. With a light sigh she closed her eyes and smiled. "I don't need to ask about your shoulder, I think it's rather obious."
Opening her eyes she smiled down at Lemartes, affection dancing in her warm bronze eyes.
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Post by Tado on Jan 4, 2007 23:18:03 GMT -5
His reply came after he shifted positions, now sitting comfortably on her thigh, wings tucked close to his back. "Ah, that's good to hear..." He was still slightly concerned for her, knowing that if the cut opened up again, she'd start bleeding profusely... again... The comment about his wing though, brought a smile to his face, along with a light shrug. "I should be able to remove the wrappings by tomorrow, hopefully." Alura's caring gaze was returned to her, as well as a curious smirk. "Think you could put off your bodyguard duties till then, and just relax with me in here?"
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Post by Trix on Jan 5, 2007 1:30:56 GMT -5
Alura smiled softly "I suppose..." She blinked at him, warmth growing in the pit of her stomach. She laughed lightly "I wouldn't trust anyone else to make sure you don't go all 'I'm going to save the world with an injury' " With a light sigh she touched a finger to her lips before placing it down gently on his beak.
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Post by Tado on Jan 5, 2007 1:49:24 GMT -5
Lemartes laughed as well at her second comment, and nodded in agreement. "You do that quite admirably, I must admit..." Which was true... Usually his other advisors just nodded their heads and told him to go off and pull a miracle out of the air. His smile softened at the 'kiss', and he pushed his head lightly into her hand, nuzzling it with a contented sigh. "I guess this means you'll won't be my bodyguard for long then, huh?"
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Post by Trix on Jan 5, 2007 1:55:11 GMT -5
Alura smiled and 'pet' him gently, her heart melting-- again. "...What?" She laughed "I don't plan on leaving..." With a smile she gently ruffled his feathers, affection still gleaming in her eyes.
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Post by Tado on Jan 5, 2007 2:01:02 GMT -5
With a light smile, he chuckled, pulling his head away as she rubbed fervently at his feathers. "I would certainly hope not, Alura..." Hopping to safety, he landed on the bed beside her, careful to make sure he didn't hurt himself while doing so. As an after thought, he morphed into his human form, sitting next to her side, smile still remaining. His hand went to hers, as he spoke. "I was planning on asking for your hand in marriage..."
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Post by Trix on Jan 5, 2007 2:11:27 GMT -5
She laughed lightly when he jumpred from her to the bed and raised a brow when he transformed into a human. She was about to protest before he took ehr hand and spoke.
Her deep bronze hued eyes widened noticibly. She swallowed lightly and tears formed in the corners of her eyes 'oh my god... is this happening... Wait... is he?... No... yes?' She blinekd and looked at him, her expression completely sober. "L-lemartes... Are..." She paused and blinked again "You serious?"
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Post by Tado on Jan 5, 2007 2:17:22 GMT -5
At first, he thought that he had done something wrong... It took her a few seconds to reply. But, after she did, he had to swallow down a fit of nervousness, using a confident nod to cover it. His expression seemed to favor her like no other, and he brought his other hand around, not gently clutching hers in both of his. "Of course I am, Alura... I don't know of anyone else who could do the job, and since we seem to be falling for eachother, I think you fit the bill rather nicely..."
((Is this a modern thing, like a ring is needed? Or they just agree verbally, end of that story?))
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Post by Trix on Jan 5, 2007 2:26:08 GMT -5
Forcing herself not to 'pounce' on him in a fit of joy, she smiled, allowing the joyful tears to slide from her eyes. "Of co-- Yes!" She smiled, feeling asif her heart was up in her throat, pounding harshly. "I--" She leaned foreward and kissed him lovingly; at a complete loss for words.
She smiled, joy 'radiating' off of her.
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Post by Tado on Jan 5, 2007 2:40:26 GMT -5
To be honest, if she had pounced on him in a fit of joy, he wouldn't really care much. Sure, that might prolong the healing process of his shoulder, but he had time... After they kissed, he smiled and got off of the bed, walking over to a dresser, a smile still on his face. "Well, since I still haven't asked you formally yet..." Opening a section, he removed a small black box from inside and took a few paces back towards Alura, but kneeled on the side of the bed, flipping the cover of the box open for her to see.
"Alura Mirrage... Would you do me the honor of marrying me, and allowing me to become your husband?" A calm smile was shown on his happy face, but inside he was still wracked with a tinge of nervousness. "I would do everything within my power to keep you safe from harm, free of hardships, and happy with my un-dieing love for you."
The ring itself was made from a gold band, and was adorned with two diamonds in the shape of a heart, both side by side. Etched onto their surface was the word 'Forever', done in gold.
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Post by Trix on Jan 5, 2007 2:53:46 GMT -5
Her heart was pounding loudly in her ears as he approached with the black box, she could hardly believe that this was real... This couldn't be happening-- it was too amazing......
When he got down on one knee she laughed as more tears spilled from her earth toned eyes. She nodded, not able to find her voice for a moment, and when she did it was a whisper, as she was getting over the shock of this all. "Yes... Of course....."
She giggled softly at the last bit, that one would be tough for her. She wasn't going to be a little old housewife who avoided fights-- she'd probably still defend Lemartes... She nodded and hugged him gently, making sure not to crush his shoulder "Lemartes... I love you so much..."
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