Re: [M] Assassination Limited (Saviour)

[Tayssi]

Kai purred lightly and then bent his head slightly to cover most of her body from view. He noticed some people staring at them and he gave a soft hiss and watched as they scurried away before he brought his atttention back to Athea. "Tell me, Athea, what's wrong?" he asked, now really worried about her. Athea shook her head, "nothing, Kai... It's nothing," she lied, but her hold around Kai tightened. Athea was surprised by the tears which stung her eyes and threatened to escape. She closed her eyes, refusing t show that sort of weakness. Why was she acting like this? She was confused like she never had been before. Kai huffed in mild frustration, but he lowered himself to lay on the ground, making Athea come with him. He guessed it had something to do with Damien, which just made Kai's protective self become stronger over Athea. He just knew it was Damien who had done this. How he did it, he didn't know.

[Saviour]

Damien's eyes glided over the town, but he failed to locate Athea. He sighed and turned his gaze back to the door he had just left, hoping he hadn't angered Addie. "Go to her" A wretched voice sounded from before him, and he whirled his head forward to the voice's owner. It was Sadie, and she had her tail up slightly as she turned it in tiny circles. "What? She doesn't want me, I'd probably bother her anyway." He said coldly and turned to leave. The small dragon lifted herself with a single pump of her wings and she propped her small frame on his shoulder like a parrot. "You're too large for that now" He mumbled, but made no move to push her away. Damien's stomach rolled and growled, and he set out for a bite to eat.

[Tayssi]

Athea leaned back and stared up at Kai who was looking around for something or someone, a cold protectiveness in his greenish eyes. She reached up and touched the griffin's beak. The griffin looked down at her and started to purr again, bobbing his head down so his beak touched her cheek. "Don't worry about me, Kai. I'm fine, really," she said and the griffin stared at her. "Liar," Kai said and Athe sighed. "Just don't do anything foolish, alright?" Athea said as she gave a light kiss to the griffin's beak. He gave a light nod and leaned his beak gently into his face and she gave a soft smile. Damien came into view soon enough and Kai gave a soft hiss, feathers bristling. "Kai, stop it," she said, running her hand through his small feathers on his face. The griffin leaned into her touch but didn't keep his gaze off the male human. His eyes flicked to Athea, who still had tears pricking her eyes, yet refused to let them escape. He looked back at Damien as Athea stood up and brushed herself off, still not noticing Damien yet. She ran a thin hand through her black her and tilted her head back to stare at the slowly darkening sky.

[Saviour]

Sadie's tail flicked to the side in agitation and a quiet growl issued from her maw. Damien frowned over at her, and turned to see where she was gazing. He noticed Kai, but his massive frame hid Athea from his view. "What, him? He's fine silly" Damien said and tapped her snout. Her eyes blinked and she ducked her head under his hand to glare over at the massive Griffin once more. It was odd, yes, for Kai to be staring at them like that. However, Damien walked on, oblivious to the entire situation. Something made him stop though, and he turned back. They were several feet passed the massive beast now, but he noticed that Kai's gaze was still locked on them. Shifting uneasily, Damien waited to see if he was with Athea. He wished for her to join them for dinner.

[Tayssi]

Athea looked back at Kai and the griffin shifted his gaze from Damien and Sadie to the woman. He gave a soft purr and pushed himself to stand, blocking her view from Damien. "What's wrong, Athea? Seriously." Kai said firmly. Athea shook her head, "nothing," she said firmly before she turned and started to walk off. The griffin bristled. "Don't lie to me, Athea. i'm not an idiot," he growled and Athea turned to stare at him. "Even if there is something wrong, Kairav, it is none of your business!" she snapped and then walked off. The griffin huffed in annoyance, glared at Damien and Sadie before leaping into the air and flying off into the trees. Athea sighed and watched the griffin disappear into the trees before she started walking again. It was then that she noticed Damien. She paused mid stride and looked over at him, not saying a word; unsue of what to say to him.

[Saviour]

Sadie and Damien watched intently as the two seemed to argue over something. At last, Athea noticed the two and they hesitated there, each party frozen in confusion. A thwack sounded and Damien flinched down, his hand clasping behind his head instinctively. Sadie tucked her wing back, grinning slightly. She then proceeded to nip his ear, and fly off. He scowled after her, then moved towards Athea. He walked hesitantly, closing the distance between the two. Would she be angry with him? Was it his fault Kai was arguing with her? He sighed and pushed his hands within his pockets. "Hey" He said quietly and stopped before her. They were about two meters away.

[[ Gah, sss ]]

[Tayssi]

Athea watched the small dragon as she hit him with her wing and ten nipped his ear before flying off. She cocked her head to the side before Damien came towards her. Athea tensed slightly, unsure of whether he was going to be mad for just leaving the hut without telling him where she was going. But when he stopped about 2 metres away from her and merely said hey, Athea relaxed. "Uh, hey, Damien," she said lightly and ran a hand through her hair lightly with a light sigh. "Um, sorry about leaving without saying anything," she said lightly, watching Damien quietly in the darkness of the night.

(sorry :/)

[Saviour]

Damien noticed her discomfort and he dropped his eyes to his shoes. When she apologized, his gaze flicked up to hers and he lifted his chin. "No, it's alright. Actually, I needed some time to talk with Addie anyway.." You lier His mind hissed at him. You're a damned fool, you didn't speak with her. You kissed her A wince followed the last thought and he tried his best to mask it by looking away. When Damien had himself under control, he looked back to Athea. His thoughts erased from his face. "I was wondering if you'd join me to get some dinner?" He asked, a little less nervous this time.

[Tayssi]

Athea gave a soft nod to Damien's words. However, she didn't missed the wince that followed shortly after and her curiousity spiked, but she said nothing. A few moments later, he looked back at her, features composed as he asked her about joining him for some dinner. Athea blinked in surprise, totally caught off guard by his inquiry. Then she gave a soft smile and nodded, "sure, i'd love to," she said honestly, all earlier thoughts vanishing from her mind. However, the confusion from those thoughts lingered.

[Saviour]

Damien smiled at her consent and motioned for her to follow him. He turned when he was convinced she would. There was a place in town, the only place, that served food. He loved their dishes, though they were bizarre, and they were all very kind. Most everything here was cheap, or even free. Damien enjoyed the place greatly, and was surprised at how long he spent away from it. When the thought of having to leave reached his mind, he stuffed it away rapidly. He didn't want to leave, and he wanted Athea to stay here. Either that, or he wanted to feel Addie again. It was like he had gone numb to all the affection they once had.

[Tayssi]

Athea followed Damien to where ever he was taking her and she looked at the people. They all had kind faces and Athea couldn't even remember the last time she had met people who just welcomed her with open arms. No where. Once they had sat down, Athea just got whatever Damien got and looked around. After a few moments she looked at Damien. "How long had you stayed here for?" she asked him softly, watching him before looking away momentarily.

[Saviour]

Damien walked in silence, letting Athea take in the people and their sense of community. When they reached the small diner he did the talking, getting what Athea asked and then sitting back. He drew his moist glass to his lips and took a small drink. It was cold, almost painfully. He set it back down and ran a hand across the wooden tabletop, his eyes following it calmly. Her voice was a relief, and he kept his eyes down as he listened to her. A moment passed as he thought, then he shrugged and leaned back. He met her eyes then, and found it hard to keep his gaze locked. She seemed to be staring into his very being, like she had him pinned down as she read his journal. The thought was a strange one, but it entertained him. A grin pulled at his lips. "Oh.. I don't know... Maybe a year, or a half of one?" he offered, though the speculations were weak.

[Tayssi]

Athea watched as he looked at her and then finally answered answered her. She gave a light nod and glanced away. "And you like here, right?" she asked, already knowing the answer. Once he finally answered his obviously answer she gave a soft sigh and looked back at him. "You don't have to come with me if you want. You can stay here," she said lightly. It felt as if he was forcing himself to stay wih her. Like it was a mission. A job. And that just made Athea feel worse.

[Saviour]

Damien nodded "Of course I do" He said honestly, resting his right arm along the top of his chair and the other in his lap. He watched her closely, and listened to her words. A frown played on his lips and he shook his head. "I know, I would stay if I wanted. Or rather, if I'd rather stay here than with you" He said, then turned and brought both his hands to his lap. He turned his gaze aside to the only other customers in the room. He used them as an excuse to look away from her sharp gaze.

[Tayssi]

Athea watched Damien and listened to his words. A blush crept over her cheeks and she, too, looked away, not wanting him to see, though obviously, that was impossible. She bowed her head slightly and her hair fell over her face. "Well, uh, that's good to know," she said quietly, returning her gaze back to him. It was rather comforting to know that he didn't hate her. Actually, she didn't know what she'd do if he did.. Go off by herself? Make him put up with it? Actually, Athea wanted to know why it would matter if he hated her or not.

[Saviour]

Damien let a sigh fall from his lips, and he turned his gaze to her from the side. He didn't move his head until after he saw that she had looked back. His eyes turned down shortly after and he fumbled with the silverware before him. "If you don't mind me asking, and you honestly don't have to answer me...." he started, and trailed off as though losing concentration. His voice returned, "What was wrong with Kai? I mean, why were you two arguing?". He inquired, but only turned his gaze to her once. Damien didn't want to pressure her, he hated seeing her uncomfortable.

[Tayssi]

Athea cocked her head to the side as Damien started to speak, but he paused, seeming to lose confidence with himself. When he finally spoke again, Athea tensed for a moment before forcing herself to relax. She gave a light shake of her head, "nothing, really. He was just annoying me. He, uh, kept on asking what was wrong with me, is all. Which is a stupid reason to get mad at him, but he just wouldn't stop," she replied softly, glancing away for a quick moment before looking back at him. She had no way of explaining to Damien or Kai what had been wrong.

(will post to others later, in class)

[Saviour]

[[ Understandable =) ]]

Damien turned his eyes to hers and leaned back, relaxing slightly as she took the lead in the conversation. He noticed the hesitation in her voice as well, and felt that she was hiding something from him. He nodded, however, and dismissed the silly idea. Why would she hide anything from him? And anyway, it's not like there was anything to hide between her and Kai.

[[ sss xD ]]

[Tayssi]

Athea looked at him, watching as he nodded his head and she gave a soft sigh, just as the food came. She looked down at it for a few minutes before looking back up at Damien. "What was with Sadie?" Athea asked, "she didn't seem the same," she said, watching Damien for his reaction.


(sorry bell went... Reason for later replies for others, thinking of replies... Terrified To Die is hardest to think for, didn't quite understand post i'll figure something out, though)

[Saviour]

Damien shifted so he stood over his food, and he picked up his silverware. The dish wasn't unlike the typical foods of the city, and he found them more pleasing. He cut through his meat as she spoke, and hesitated. Buying time, he took a long drink of his cool water. The sound of the glass setting against the table was jarring against the silence. "Oh, it was nothing really.. She just wanted to head back to the city and I told her we weren't heading that way." He answered. It was a lie, and he was terrible at lying, but he hoped it was convincing enough.

[[ I'm sorry To sum things up, Kayle and Connor walked around and sat by the creek. Then Connor went to tell him about his regained powers when a fought broke out back at the camp. I was thinking someone had started to brawl when they got too rough and someone got hurt or something? ]]

[Tayssi]

(it's fine thanks for the summary, it helped)

Athea watched him for a moment and then picked up the silverware and started to eat. When he finally answered, she glanced over at him and cocked her head to the side. "Oh, okay. I thought it was something else," she said and gave a light shake of her head. She knew that Damien had lied, but she decided not to push him. Afterall, she hadn't pushed her about what Kai had thought maybe being right.

[Saviour]

[[ Sorry, I'm terrible when I get stuck up on something, and I just blab it out =/ ]]

Damien nodded as she answered, and he took a bite of the steak. It was venison, sweet and tender and juicy. He savored it a moment as he chewed, then swallowed and swiped the napkin across his mouth. Damien looked back up at Athea, and he noticed the new sense of tension in her features. He wanted to ask about it, but she was clearly disgruntled in being asked about it. He stifled a sigh and looked at his hands, then continued eating.

[Tayssi]

Athea had some of her meat, when she noticed Damien looking at her. He seemed to be worried about something and she looked up at him. "what's wrong?" she asked him as she cut into the venison. She paused for a moment and looked at him properly. He was definately handsome. Athea couldn't deny that, and he kind of spiked a feel of jealousy in her. She had never seen herself as a person that was very attractive. she had always thought of herself as a plain jane.

[Saviour]

Damien took a bite of his venison just as she asked him the question, and he chewed thoroughly before swallowing. He looked up at her, and cocked an eyebrow. The motion added a sort of comical effect to the rugged man. "I don't know, to be honest" He said, and turned a frustrated glance down at the table. Slowly, Damien leaned back into the booth and crossed his arms. A small chuckle bounded from his chest and he shook his head. "I don't know," he repeated, and looked back up at her. Her eyes shimmered back at him, giving her a soft yet sharp appearance. She was intelligent, fast, and she actually intimidated him. She was a rare person in fact, but a beautiful one that he couldn't help but pursue.

[Tayssi]

Athea ate as she waited for his answer. The meat was tender and she loved it. She hadn't really been able to eat properly cooked meat for a while now, so eating it now was like a blessing. When he finally answered, Athea glanced up at him as he spoke and she raised a fine eyebrow. How could he not know what was wrong with himself? She watched him for a few more moments befor taking another bite, just as he repeated his words. "You don't know?" she echoed softly before she gave a light shake of her head. "You sure are one strange man, Damien," she said before she had another bite and then taking a drink after swallowing. She looked at the man. From what she had witnessed that day, he outweighed her in strength, but she was faster then him and had beter skil due to her training. In a fight, Athea didn't know who would win, and that rather frightened her.

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