Re: Terrified To Die [R] (~-Making Mirrors-~ )

by Saviour Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:34 pm

A hint of a smile flashed across Connor's features at the excitement that rolled from Fate's tongue and twinkled with her words.
He chuckled slightly, then furrowed his brows when he felt her warm hand clutch at his cold ones. Connor's eyes flickered downwards, and instead of pulling away, he flexed his fingers as though trying to relax and get more accustomed to the feeling. She then pulled away, and his eyes trailed her hand until she clutched it to her bosom. Connor looked up at her as she apologized and for a few seconds silence dulled his thoughts. He finally shook his head and tucked his hands behind him as was his inclination to do so. He cleared his throat and offered a small, unsure smile.
"No, it's fine," he spoke softly and then looked back to the fresh leaf. A fresh gust of wind filtered through his hair and clothes, then made the little plant tremble. It wasn't a bad shaking, though. It was more like a shiver of excitement, or happiness.

[[ Gah, same here ahah ]]

by Tayssi Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:02 pm

Fate gave a weak smile as he said it was fine and she watched him for a few moments before asking, "so what would need to be done to maybe consider letting me go?" she watched Connor, waiting. She could still here the faint trickling of the river behind her and the sounds of the sounds of all the nocturnal animals calling to eachother. It was a very peaceful night, save for the distant cries of the bandits shouting and laughing. Sure, it seemed like they might care for one another to a certain extent, however, Fate would neve fit into the group, neither did she want to.
If there was even a slight chance of Kayle even considering lettin g her leave, she would take it. She hoped she would be able to do it. That is, if Connor even told her what may sway Kayle's decision. She brushed away the stray strand of her from her eyes and tucked it behind her ear and watched Connor before glancing back at the river, watching the steady rush of water before looking back at Connor yet again.
Where would she go if she was let go? What would she do? She didn't really know, but right now, Fate didn't really care.

by Saviour Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:11 pm

He kept his eyes on hers as she asked about what might be done to sway his brother, and Connor sighed thickly.
He knew how to manipulate the man, but trying train her in the art was an entirely new experience. He reached up, combing his hair back with his fingertips and raising his eyebrows. "For you, I'm not sure... I usually confuse him into working with me. Just send him through a loop, make him think his winning and then turn the tables. He'll eventually get frustrated... Maybe he'll come to me about it and I can plant the idea of your freedom then," he rambled, thinking out loud and letting his eyes wander about the area they were standing in.

[[ Sorry ]]

by Tayssi Thu Oct 25, 2012 11:33 pm

Fate listened to Connor's words, trying to think of how she could do it. She wasn't used to tricking people. She always failed at it one way or another. Cocking her head, Fate looked away for a oment before she returned her gaze back to Connor and gave a light nod. "Thanks for the advice. I'll figure something out," she said with a smile. Silence fell between them and she looked away, unsure of what to do or say. She looked down at her sleeve, where the material was frayed where she had ripped it. Sure, she had wanted to help Connor, but it was kind of useless if he could just heal it.
Fate gave a soft sigh and then looked up at Connor, her dark eyes seemingly black in the night. She wondered why he stayed with the bandits. He didn't seem to like it very much and hardly any of the other guys liked him. Or so it seemed to her. So why stay, if he had the choice to leave?
Fate watched Connor for a moment longer bere she looked at the ground and stepped back before she turned and walked to the river. She crouched by the edge and diped her hand into the cool water, asking Connor, "Don't you ever think about leaving?" her voice soft and gentle. She had the urge to try and figure out whoConnor really was, however she was too afraid to pry into his life. She was terrified, actually. Of what, she didn't know? Being hurt by him for tying to find out? Or maybe being rejected by him?
It may be the latter; afterall, she dn't like being hated or rejected by anyone. No mattewho they were.

by Saviour Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:01 pm

Connor let a small smile warm his features, which was all he could manage and all he'd shown in a long while.
Her thanks, no matter how casual or unsure, warmed him. He didn't know why, or how. After all, she was just some girl his brother had kidnapped, so to think that her gratitude consoled him was preposterous. Nevertheless, the feeling was undeniably there. It disturbed him. However it also brought about a strange sense of desire, a hunger for more of her thanks. She turned around, and Connor shook his head and looked away from her and creek. Fate spoke again and her voice automatically turned his eyes to her figure. She was perched along the edge of the stream as she ran her hand against the current. Her question sent him in a whirl. It wasn't that he didn't want to answer, he would've, it's just that he wasn't sure what to say.
"To tell you the truth, I haven't," Connor said the words around a sigh, and sauntered over. He knelt on the small pebbles along the water but kept his boots clear of the mud and didn't reach down to touch the clear liquid.
"It is just that... They are all I've ever known really. They might not know much, but they at least recognize my face and name."

by Tayssi Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:08 pm

Fate looked across at Connor as he came and knelt down beside her on the small pebbles as he spoke, saying he hadn't ever thought about leaving before. She coced her head to th side and then looked at the water rushing between her fingers. When he spoke again, Fate couldn't help but sigh. Pulling her hand from the water, she watched as the water dripped from her fingers, returning to the river below. She moved her hand so it was resting on her knee and she looked acros at Connor, her dark eyes watching him.
"Leaving everyting you know can be hard," she started. Which was true. Maybe it was worse fr her because everyone was killed and she didn't leave it, but it's not like it wouldn't have been hard if she had left of her own free will. "But I think it's more confusing; not knowing where to go, who you can trust or where you belong. It can be frightening at times as well, but if we just stayed with what we knew, how would we learn? Everything would stay the sae, the world never changing and time seeming to stand still" she looked at Connor and smiled, "A new way or living and trying to figure everythng out that seems like a mystery is rather exciting. Don't you think so?" she aked as sh stood up and brushed the loos bits of dirt which had landed on her rom the light breeze.

by Saviour Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:11 am

Connor looked away from her and into the water as she started talking.
Her words were honest and strong, and all too pure for him to handle. His brilliant green eyes shimmered like the water before he blinked back the tears and looked away from the water and her. He stared deep into the shadows of the forest. For a moment he didn't respond to her, he just let the silence grip him and pull his mind back from the edge and into the ice-cold water of reality. When it did, Connor leaned back and sat on the dirty riverside. He rested his elbows on his knees and turned to look at her again. His mouth opened as if to respond but he closed it and settled with a smile. This was a real smile though, not the fake ones he had given her before or the sarcastic ones he offered the men back at camp.

[[ Gah, sorry so short ]]

by Tayssi Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:05 pm

(Sorry about the mistakes in everything. My keyboard doesn't work properly anymore)

Fate watched Connor as he looked looked, into the forest, though she said nothing. Though, she hadn't noticed the tears which had started to gather at his eyes. When he finally looked back and sat down, she sat down beside him as well, not really caring about the dirt. He looked at her and was about to speak efore he closed his mouth and offered her a smile.. A true smile. Fate's eyes widened slightly in surprise, not expecting to see a real smile come fom Connor. She hesitated for a moment before she gave an almost shy smile before she shifted her gaze to her lap.
Shehonestly hadn't been excepting that. It was a surprise, but a good one. She was glad she was able to get Connor to truly smile. However, she desired to see it more often. To see Connor smile that way towards her. It was a selfish thought, but at that moment she didn't really care.
A strong breeze blew through, blowing a strand of Auburn hair over her face again, framing her face. She looked back up at Connor and saw that it had blew ome across his face as well. She hesitated for a moment before she reached over and brushed it out of his eyes and behind his ear. Her hand lingered for a mment before she pulled her hand back to her, muttering, "Sorry."

by Saviour Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:57 pm

Connor watched as she smiled back, even though it was cautious.
He dipped the toe of his boot into the cold water and felt the chill against his skin. A tingling sensation rushed up his leg and he pulled the boot from the creek. Just then a small breeze filtered through his obsidian hair and tugged at the edge of his jacket. Connor grinned at the sweet, fresh scent of the air and tugged his jacket back around himself. When he glanced over at Fate, she reached towards him. Connor instinctively tensed, his jaw rippled, but he didn't pulled away. He watched her fingertips traced along his narrow cheekbones and brush a strand of his hair back behind his ear. Fate's cool skin felt warm against his unusually icy skin, something that made him shy away under normal circumstances. Something about her tender touch was relaxing, though. Almost reassuring. Connor's eyelids drifted lower across his brilliant green eyes and he turned his jawline away from her hand when she pulled away. The sunlight reflected from the water and danced across the delicate skin of his exposed neck. She apologized, and he shook his head.
"Don't be," Connor said, the words coming out as little more than a murmur.

by Tayssi Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:22 pm

Fate smiled as Connor said she didn't have to be. She watched Connor for a few moments bfore she looked at the rushing water. She didn't know what to say to him. Sighing softly, she watched the water, watching as the sun slowly rose in the reflection of the water. She brought her knees to her chest and wrapped her arms around them before she looked back at Connor again. "So where are we going, anyway?" Fate asked him, watching the man, his features seeming softer as the sun's lght shone on him.
He was like a completely different person when it was just them. When he was with the rest of the bandits, he was cold and heartless. Nothing like the man he was here; gentle and almost kind. Though he was no where near mean. Not at all. Fate tugged at the hem of her dress absentmindedly as she waited for an answer, her dark eyes watching Connor.

(sorry :/ also, you replied to Assassintion Limited yet?? Smile

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by Saviour Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:35 pm

Connor sensed her unease but offered little consolation.
He enjoyed the silence here, where he didn't have to prove himself through witty remarks or threats. It was okay to be still and calm, now. Her words didn't bother him even though they broke the silence. The way her voice traveled was so raw and peaceful that it almost seemed to be an element of nature itself. Like the whisper of leaves or the song of the rain. His eyes flickered to hers and he smirked slightly. A shrug bounced along his broad shoulders and he brought his hands up into his lap, shifting his position with his legs folded in front of him and his back slouching slightly. Not that he had bad posture, he slouched so that the sunlight wasn't so bright against his face.
"Who knows? It's Kayle... We could be searching for some pathetic rumor he was too dull to overlook," the man chuckled and tossed a small pebble into the stream. It splashed up a bit but the strong current swept away the ripples in the blink of an eye.
"I was thinking..." Connor started, and turned his attention from the water to Fate. "There are few Kayle trusts over me. I could help you escape," he turned to look at her, hoping she would find the offer gracious instead of dodgy.

by Tayssi Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:03 pm

Fate watched Connor as he slouched, trying to keep the sun from his face and then he shrugged. Fate gave a soft sigh and then he spoke, saying he didn't know. Saying he could be chasing a rumor. Fate closed her eyes for a moment, thinking that through. So there was no real destination. Just wandering frm here to there. Well that was great. Silence passed between them for a minute or so before Conno started to speak again. She opened her eyes and looked at him as he paused, seeming to think of how to word his sentance.
Then he spoke again, saying that Kayle only trustd hima nd that he'd help her escape. Her eyes widened in surprise and she stared at Connor for a moment before she smile. "Would you really?" she asked. Was he really willing to help her escape? But how? Why? After staying silen for a while she finally asked, "but why help me? You don't know me. Why help me when I can give you nothing i return?" she watched him, waiting for answer, wanting to know why he wanted to help her.

(sorry :/ )

by Saviour Sun Nov 04, 2012 4:22 pm

Connor grinned at the excitement in her tone, his steely gaze turning outwards and flicking against the treeline across the river.
He reached forward and dipped the very tip of his middle finger into the cold water, then pulled it out and tucked it into the warmth of his palm.
"You have already helped me, Fate," he chuckled, and looked back to her, pulling his hand back from the water and keeping it into a fist. She had helped him. Fate had been a friend, she was honest and open with him. It wasn't incredible of course; she didn't know his past like the others did. However, it still brought him a sliver of happiness to know he could run off and change his life. Not that he'd ever muster up enough courage to do so, the thought was simply comforting.

[[ Gah, real sorry about that one... ]]

by Tayssi Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:11 pm

Fate watched as Connordipped his hand into the watrand then spoke, pulling it back to him and clenching his hand into a fist. He chuckled and the sound was nice. Different then what she ad imagined it might've been like. But better. Fate looked away for a moment, saying, "I don't know how, but if you wouldn't mind helping me, I would appreciate it... Alot," it was that moment, the sun's light started to make her eyes brighter. Almost a crimson colour. Fate heard heavy footfalls and she turned her head slightly and watched as a large figure came through the trees. Kayle. Fate glanced across at Connor for a split second before looking back at the burly man.
She hesitated for a moment before she stood up and brushed the dirt which clung to her, off of her dress. She turned and walked towards Kayle, watching him with her dark eyes before she shifted her gaze to the ground.
She was rather lucky, actually. She wasn't stupid enough to not know why thother women amongst the bandits did. So in that area, she was rather lucky to have Kayle interested inher, if she was to be here. Of course, there was the drunk men which tried stuff, but not many. Yet, anyway. Others may yet try something towards her if she stayed for much longer. Then again, Kayle may get impatient himself. She'd have no hope of fighting against him. He was raw muscle.
Fate paused at Kayle's side and looked up at the large man before she looked back at Connor, wondering what he was going to d. Fate gave a soft sigh before she started back up throguh the trees, back to the camp. She didn't really want to stay by Kayle's side any longer then she had to. Then again, he hadn't actually tried to do anything to her. Yet.

by Saviour Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:20 pm

Connor glanced over at Fate as she turned around and he rolled his eyes.
That heavy gait was unmistakeable. Sighing, Connor shifted his weight and leaned back against the shore, tucking his arms behind his neck as he did so.
Kayle beamed a warm smile at Fate as she stood and walked over to him. His clear, blue gaze locking with hers moments before she dipped her head and looked to the ground. Kayle's jaw pulsed slightly and he turned his attention to the dark figure beside the river. As if he could feel his brother's stare, Connor shifted and rolled onto his stomach like a child. He propped his chin in his hands and flicked his eyebrows up at the brutish man. "How are we, this fine evening?" he drawled, his features welcoming the dangerous aura of a sly smirk. Connor's brilliant green eyes danced across the two figures, noticing Fate's indecisive stance besides Kayle.
"Things are going well, if you must know, although we could use a hand. You sleep and eat here, you ought to help set up," Kayle explained.
"Ahh, but we both know I'd only be in the way," the younger brother grunted slightly as he shifted and stood to his full, towering height. Kayle was still taller and more muscular, of course. After a brief dusting of his clothing and a feigned smile towards the two, Connor walked past them. His hand clapped Kayle on the back as he passed.
"I hope he wasn't a bother," Kayle started as soon as Connor was out of ear-shot. "He can be quite meddlesome. If he ever bothers you, just let me know..."

by Tayssi Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:56 pm

Fate listened to their exchange of words in silence. Not that there was any place or need for her to say something, though. She raised her gaze as Connor walked passed them, clapping his hand on Kayle's shoulder before disappearing through the trees, back to camp. Her dark eyes flicked up to Kayle's gaze as he started speaking. Fate gave a soft shake of her head, saying that Connor di not bother her. He spoke again, saying that if he ever did, to go see hima d Fate gave a small, hesitant smile. "Thank you, Kayle. If it does come to that, I shall talk to you," she said, looking up through the trees again for a moment, knowing that it would never come to that.
She looked up at Kayle again and asked, "Did you want me to help with anything?" it was a little boring and somewhat frustrating not being able to do anything. To just sit around had never been her thing, which was why being a royal had driven her insane. She had never beenallowed to do anything except royal duties. Which wasthe reason she often snuck out to do whatever she wanted to do; basically everything she wasn't allowed to do.
However, connor's words at how he'd only get in the way kept shifting through her mind. What did he mean b that? Sure, it seemed like not many liked him, but he didn't seem useless. He wouldn't get in the way.

by Saviour Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:57 pm

Kayle smiled small at her reply.
He loved his brother, but he could be a handful at times. He turned and looked down at Fate, shrugging lightly. "I'd prefer it if you stayed back at camp, that way I could keep an eye on you." He said before motioning towards the path he had taken here.
When Connor returned to camp there was little finished. Bits of wood were strewn here and there, waiting for someone to assemble them properly. Rolling his eyes, he turned and hoisted himself onto a low-hanging branch. The very tips of his black leather boots grazed the dry dirt ground.

[[ I am so sorry, that really sucked... ]]

by Tayssi Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:41 pm

Fate gave a slow, hesitant nod to Kayle's words and as he motioned up the path he had come from, Fate shifted her gaze to the ground and followed it back up, looking ahead as the camp slowly came into view. She pushed a strand of hair behind her ear as she watched the men idle around, not really bothering about trying to set up camp. Fate glanced back as Kayle came up behind her and she stepped to the side so he could get past her. Fate looked around the camp and saw connor and she gave a soft sigh as he pulled himself onto a branch.
Fate cocked her head to the side and looekd at the bits of firewood just sittign there, waiting for someone to assemble them and set them alight. There was nothing for her to do, and doing nothing was going to drive her insane. It was like living at the palace again, but instead she was outside, in the wilderness and being kept as a sort of captive. yet, she seemed to have some sort of freedom; Kayle didn't seem to mind too much when she wandered off. Afterall, she only ever went to where water was.

by Saviour Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:49 pm

Kayle grinned at her compliance and followed behind her.
His footsteps crunched and cracked more twigs and leaves than what seemed necessary. When Fate stopped and stepped aside, the brutish blond nodded thanks and walked past her. He turned his gaze over to his brother momentarily and blue held green for what seemed like an eternity. Finally, Connor turned away, brushing a strand of long, obsidian hair away from his prominent cheekbones.
A sigh escaped Kayle, and he turned away from the path. He walked over to a small group that were sitting closely together and talking rapidly in a hushed undertone as though trying to avoid being heard. With an arrogant grunt, he walked over and hefted himself onto the makeshift table. "Hello there," he grinned at their guilty expressions.
Connor sneered at the group that silenced the moment Kayle entered their presence. He looked away and lifted his legs up onto the branch, leaning back so that he was balanced rather tediously along it. The unlikely resting place was more than enough for the nimble, and slender, man. He tucked his hands behind his neck and gazed up at the crystal clear sky, black hair tumbling like a waterfall of darkness that bended and slid around his pale skin.

by Tayssi Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:54 pm

Fate watched as Kayle walked towards a group of men whom were cluttered together and she turned and walked in Connor's direction. She looked up at him and leaned against the tree's trunk and sighed. "Are you sure it's safe up there?" she asked, glancing up at him with a grin. not that she minded, she could tell Connor would be fine up there, but she felt the need to ask. Maybe it was just so she could start conversation; she didn't know.
Fate's dark gaze turned over to Kayle and the group for a moment before she looked up at connor again, resting the back of her head against the hard bark of the tree. She didn't care about leaves or bark in her hair. They were easy enough to pull out.

(so sorry >.< mind blank)

by Saviour Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:24 pm

[[ That's fine, I didn't really leave you with much =/ ]]

Connor's eyes narrowed slightly as he heard approaching footsteps, then widened and looked back to the sky.
A sly smirk tugged at the edge of his lips when he recognized the pattern of footsteps. Feminine, light, with a good posture and a slight trepidation. There was only one female in this group that would walk lightly and with a good posture. Connor's speculations were confirmed when Fate's teasing words touched the air. His grin widened and Connor swung his legs back down, straightening himself so he sat as straight as he normally did.
"Safer than ever, care to join me?" He asked, green eyes narrowing challengingly. Connor reached downwards, offering an elegant and less than manly hand for her to take.

[[ And mine's worse xD ]]

by Tayssi Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:14 pm

Fate looked up at Connor as he sat straighter and looked down at her before he spoke with a smirk. She smiled and watched as he offered her his hand and she stepped from the tree trunk, turned to face Connor, "very well then," she said and smirked before taking his hand and pulled herself up onto the branch along with Connor's help and sat on the branch next to him. She looked across at him and grinned, "Seriously," she said, "don't challenge me, because I will try it," she said and gave a light laugh, "mind you, alot of them I'll probably fail at, but oh well," she grinned and then looked down at the camp which was slowly being set up.
Fate looked at Connor again and cocked her head to the side. "Do you sit in trees all the time?" she asked, watching him, "because you seem to get into them pretty easily,"

(Sorry, at break, friends are talking to me, so it's hard to get a decent post in :/ )

by Saviour Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:22 pm

Connor was mildly surprised when Fate, ignoring the fact that she was in a rather short dress, took his hand and clambered up to sit beside him.
He grinned and scooted to the side so she had more room, bringing his hands down on either side of him so he could lean back without the fear of falling. He nodded, chuckling lightly. "I will remember that," he said mischievously. Connor couldn't decide if Fate's following words were mocking or serious, so he shrugged and looked over at her with a sort of sideways smirk. "I used to, when I was younger, take my book and study in the trees of my father's orchards. It was quieter there, and easier to hide from that big oaf," Connor snorted and motioned towards Kayle. The burly man was reclined on the less than sturdy table now, his golden locks falling around him like a sort of crown. His blue eyes danced when he laughed at something a woman said, then they all joined in and clutched at their abdomens.

by Tayssi Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:25 pm

Fate glanced at Connor as he scooted over and gripped the branch either side of him so he could lean back. He then said he'd remember that and she couldn't help but grin. However, at his next words, Fate listened, not wanting to miss a word. It was something about his past. And she wanted to now about it. She raised a thin eyebrow when he mentioned he studied inhis father's orchard trees. So, he wasn't raised as a bandit. Very well then, she knew something now. Even if only a very small amount, it was still something.
When he mentiod that it was easy to hide from Kyle, Fate gave a soft chuckle an looked over at the burly man a he laughed and the others soon joined in. He looked completely different when he was just having fun. Glancing back at Connor for a moment before she looked at her lap. She didn't care that the skirt of he dress was short at the moment. Afterall, it wasn't like she had opened her legs for all to see. They were closed, her ankles crossed as they dangled over the branch.
"So i'm guessing, even as a child, you guys had arguements?" she asked, looking at Connor once again. She had no idea what it was like to argue with a broter or a sister. Afterall, she had been an only child. She wasn't able to experence arguing with somen close. She never agrued withher parents. Her father never gave her room to speak a word in is presense. Fate gave a soft sigh, shifted her gaze to watch Kayle for a few moments before she turne back to Connor.

by Saviour Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:35 pm

Connor swallowed hard at her question and looked away for a moment, his eyes studying the thick, glossy leaves of the tree they were sitting in as a way to distract himself.
Finally, he turned back and shook his head at Fate. "No, we were unbelievably close. We did everything and went everywhere together, I was his shadow..." He spoke the last part as if it meant more than one thing and forced a small smile. The forced smile melted into an honest one as a memory of him and Kayle, chasing each other in the yard, danced across his mind. His bright green eyes flickered to his brother and he rolled his eyes. The man was keeled over, laughing at one of the bandits who had mead spilled all down his front.

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