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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2701329" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p>Chester stays quiet for most of the ride to Tombstone. You can tell something is bothering him, but he won't say. He helps get the bags off the stage. "I can't wait until this is over. Turner has a lot to answer for."</p><p></p><p>Jake walks away from Minerva looking dissatisfied with her answer. <em>"He is so afraid. He must learn to trust in love,"</em> she thinks as she watches him hurry to catch up with Ruby. Minerva quickens her own pace and matches Chester's stride, who is walking alone. His step is slow, his eyes downcast and his expression sullen. </p><p></p><p>"Hola, Senor Chester, This is quite a town. It looks like there is so much to do here. Perhaps when we have dealt with our problem we can all return for some much deserved fun. I am sure that Clarisse would have a wonderful time here." </p><p></p><p>"I'm sure she would," Chester says kicking the dirt. "Whether it's with me is another question." </p><p></p><p>"Why would you say that senor? Are there problems between you and the senorita?" </p><p></p><p>"You might say that. She doesn't like me leaving her alone all the time. How I prefer helping all of you rather than spending time with her. But if I don't then what would happen. I don't know what to do."</p><p></p><p>"Ahhh, now I understand the long face. Do not be overly worried. Clarisse is very smitten with you! You just trust in that." Minerva says giving his shoulder a friendly pat. "She is still quite young in many ways and is entitled to her tantrums from time to time, but you must know that she is quite proud of you. When she grows up a bit more she will accept that you are a dedicated lawman and that your duty to the greater good must come before all else. The gods will reward you for it and I am sure that Clarisse will forget all about her little tantrum when you return and make it up to her. Oh, by the way," she says fishing in her pocket. "I brought you a gift from Padre Valdez. Wear it in good faith Senor. The gods will get us through this. And Clarisse will be doubly happy when you return safely," she says pulling the holy pendant from her pocket and placing it around his neck. She kisses him on the cheek, causing him to blush slightly, before she rushes to catch up with Nanuet.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet follows the others to the hotel carrying all he can muster so that Minerva doesn't have to burden herself. His head swivels back and forth taking in all the sites as this is by far the largest town the elf has been in. His arms start to tire as they approach their destination. <em>I hope I brought enough money with me</em> he thinks, having no idea how much things will cost in the big town. <em>Looks like I'll find out soon enough.</em></p><p></p><p>"Hola, Mi Amor, You look like a pack mule under all of that gear. Let me help you with some of that." </p><p></p><p>She makes small talk for a bit and then broaches the topic of their accommodations. "I spoke to Bea before we left town. It seems that the eagle eyed people of Promise City have noticed that we are spending a lot of time together." </p><p></p><p>Nanuet smiles broadly. "Well of course we are, and I hope to be spending more time together after things settle down. Is this a problem?" Nanuet says, a puzzled look coming over his face. </p><p></p><p>"No Mi Amor, It is not a problem for me. I love to be with you. All of the time," she says with a wink. "I just wanted you to be aware that it could become ...difficult since not all of my followers understand the honor in the worship of Venus." </p><p></p><p>Nanuet still looks puzzled. "So is there something we can do to make it less difficult? The people will understand that we are in love." </p><p></p><p>"Si," she laughs, "The people will have to understand." <em>He is so innocent and trusting in some ways. He does not realize how narrow minded and cruel people can be.</em> "Perhaps for now we should be a little discreet in our midnight meetings." </p><p></p><p>"But we are not in Promise City now. Are we not rooming together tonight at the hotel?" Nanuet says, a crestfallen look on his face. </p><p></p><p>Startled by the hurt look on his face. Minerva hurries to make amends. "Oh, Mi Amor. Of course we will room together! I would love nothing more than to lie in your arms." She smiles brightly and kisses him softly on the lips in confirmation." <em>I will not hurt him just to satisfy the petty minded prudes of Promise City.</em> "Come let us see about getting ourselves a room." She leads the way into the hotel and continues to chatter. "I have spoken to the church committee about adding a house onto the church. Perhaps then we will have more privacy." </p><p></p><p>His face brightens at her response and he enjoys the soft touch of Minerva’s lips against his own. </p><p></p><p>"The town will pay for your house? Such benefits to being the priestess, I never realized," he responds. "But will they look kindly upon my late night visits to that home that is reserved for you?" </p><p></p><p>"I would be surprised if even Senora King watches me that closely, but living in my own home will be much simpler than sneaking in and out of the Comstock House at all hours of the night. You know, the miners that live there have become rather possessive of me. If they found out that you were 'taking advantage' of my innocence I'm not sure what they would do to you," she teases. "Besides I need privacy to conduct church business and council folks when necessary. I have no privacy for such matters at the Comstock house." </p><p></p><p>"I should be afraid of the miners now huh? If they only knew the real you!" Nanuet says with a chuckle. "Now let's get our room and maybe a nice hot bath. Unless of course that goes beyond the limits of your 'innocence'?" he says making sure he is out of arms reach to avoid any swats. </p><p></p><p>"If I am no longer innocent, Senor, it is because I have such an experienced teacher. She chuckles. "A hot bath? In the room? You mean together? Oh, do you think that we could... you know in the bath? Is that possible?" she says in wide-eyed innocence. </p><p></p><p>"That we could wash this filth off?" Nanuet says, brushing a dirty spot on his pants. "I think we can." he says with a sly smile "Yes, we can definitely do that."</p><p></p><p>Minerva smirks and walks ahead to the desk. "Buenos Noches, We would like a room with a tub por favor, and perhaps you could provide us with a snack and a bottle of wine?" she inquires, taking money out of her purse.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet struggles with the bags and yells out, "Sir, do not accept any money from her! Please allow me." Nanuet hustles forward and places a handful of crumpled bills on the table with a nervous smile and an awkward wink. He waits for the man to sort out the mess and hand him the change. He gently pushes Minerva forward towards the stairs and then whispers something to the clerk who nods in acknowledgement.</p><p></p><p>"Nanuet, I am willing to pay my own way. I am used to taking care of myself and do not expect you to take care of everything," she protests as he pushes her toward the stairs.</p><p></p><p>"Well then my love you can pay next time, but this time it is on me, I insist. I want to and would be insulted otherwise." </p><p></p><p>The couple then ascends the stairs and makes there way to their appointed room. Minerva opens the door for them and Nanuet brings all the luggage inside and piles it in the corner. "So where's this tub?" he says scanning the room and then immediately heading towards it to examine it, checking the dimensions carefully.</p><p></p><p>Minerva glances over to see Nanuet eyeballing the tub. "What are you doing?" she chuckles and walks over. "Does it meet your specifications?"</p><p></p><p>"I think it will do just fine" he says, pushing on the edge of the tub to test its load bearing capability. He then makes his way back over to Minerva and embraces her saying "I enjoyed that kiss outside, may I have another?"</p><p></p><p>Minerva wraps her arm around his neck and leans in a breath away from his lips. I would not deny you a kiss. But do not think that it will distract me from my question. "It will do just fine for what?"</p><p></p><p>Nanuet places his hand in the small of Minerva's back holding her close. His heart thumps in his chest as she leans in. He hears the question but it takes a moment for him to comprehend as his thoughts are certainly focused elsewhere. </p><p></p><p>"Perhaps later we can bathe. <em>Together</em>. A nice hot bath to help us relax. Now can I have that kiss?" </p><p></p><p>Minerva leans in the rest of the way her lips warm and inviting. She gives Nanuet a long and passionate kiss after which she slowly raises her eyelashes and with a smoldering look in her eyes replies "Will that do?" </p><p></p><p>Nanuet answers the question simply with another kiss. He holds Minerva in his arms for quite some time before separating his lips from hers. "Yes, that will do. Now, let us go grab something to eat. When we return there should be a nice hot bath drawn for us." </p><p></p><p>Nanuet and Minerva head back downstairs for a quick, light meal, each one flirting with the other throughout. As the anticipation of the rest of the evening builds to a breaking point Nanuet stands from the table and offers a hand to his lady. "I think we should try that bath now, it should be ready." </p><p></p><p>As Minerva takes his offered hand she looks up into his eyes. The meaning of his words is quite evident causing her belly to flutter in what she now thinks of as her 'Nanuet butterflies’. She grins in pleasure under her lashes and attempts to keep an innocent look on her face. "Si, I am feeling quite dirty. Perhaps you could wash my back." </p><p></p><p>Nanuet and Minerva ascend the stairs hand in hand, both feeling the excitement in each other’s touch. The light from a lamp peeks through the doorframe of their closed door as they approach. Neither one wanting to release the hand of the other, Nanuet fumbles with the key and unlocks and pushes open the door. </p><p></p><p>Before them throughout the room lie the petals of flowers, sprinkled on the ground, the bed and floating in the hot, steamy bath. The scent of perfumed oils saturates the air and a breeze blows gently through the open window. </p><p></p><p>Nanuet allows Minerva to enter the room and then follows after her. "I gave the clerk a few dollars to make is nice for us, what do you think?" </p><p></p><p>Minerva stands frozen in the door, her eyes grow wide and her hand flies to her mouth. "Oh! Oh! It is so beautiful. She flies into his arms. "You are so romantic. Oh, Nanuet I love you so much!" </p><p></p><p>Nanuet welcomes the raven-haired woman into his arms and sweeps the door closed with his foot. He brushes her soft hair to the side and begins kissing her neck softly. His hands wander to her shoulders and he gently slips the sleeves of Minerva's traveling clothes down her arms. </p><p></p><p>Minerva in turn pulls the thong of leather that tames Nanuet’s braid and runs her fingers through his hair setting free the wave of coal black tresses. “You are so beautiful with your hair down,” she marvels. “So wild and free.” She trembles and moves into his embrace where she deepens the kiss and loses herself in musky his scent. </p><p></p><p>They stumble towards the tub unable to keep their hands off of one another; little sounds of pleasure escape as they impatiently tug and pull at one another’s clothes, leaving a trail across the room as they go.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2701329, member: 12815"] Chester stays quiet for most of the ride to Tombstone. You can tell something is bothering him, but he won't say. He helps get the bags off the stage. "I can't wait until this is over. Turner has a lot to answer for." Jake walks away from Minerva looking dissatisfied with her answer. [I]"He is so afraid. He must learn to trust in love,"[/I] she thinks as she watches him hurry to catch up with Ruby. Minerva quickens her own pace and matches Chester's stride, who is walking alone. His step is slow, his eyes downcast and his expression sullen. "Hola, Senor Chester, This is quite a town. It looks like there is so much to do here. Perhaps when we have dealt with our problem we can all return for some much deserved fun. I am sure that Clarisse would have a wonderful time here." "I'm sure she would," Chester says kicking the dirt. "Whether it's with me is another question." "Why would you say that senor? Are there problems between you and the senorita?" "You might say that. She doesn't like me leaving her alone all the time. How I prefer helping all of you rather than spending time with her. But if I don't then what would happen. I don't know what to do." "Ahhh, now I understand the long face. Do not be overly worried. Clarisse is very smitten with you! You just trust in that." Minerva says giving his shoulder a friendly pat. "She is still quite young in many ways and is entitled to her tantrums from time to time, but you must know that she is quite proud of you. When she grows up a bit more she will accept that you are a dedicated lawman and that your duty to the greater good must come before all else. The gods will reward you for it and I am sure that Clarisse will forget all about her little tantrum when you return and make it up to her. Oh, by the way," she says fishing in her pocket. "I brought you a gift from Padre Valdez. Wear it in good faith Senor. The gods will get us through this. And Clarisse will be doubly happy when you return safely," she says pulling the holy pendant from her pocket and placing it around his neck. She kisses him on the cheek, causing him to blush slightly, before she rushes to catch up with Nanuet. Nanuet follows the others to the hotel carrying all he can muster so that Minerva doesn't have to burden herself. His head swivels back and forth taking in all the sites as this is by far the largest town the elf has been in. His arms start to tire as they approach their destination. [I]I hope I brought enough money with me[/I] he thinks, having no idea how much things will cost in the big town. [I]Looks like I'll find out soon enough.[/I] "Hola, Mi Amor, You look like a pack mule under all of that gear. Let me help you with some of that." She makes small talk for a bit and then broaches the topic of their accommodations. "I spoke to Bea before we left town. It seems that the eagle eyed people of Promise City have noticed that we are spending a lot of time together." Nanuet smiles broadly. "Well of course we are, and I hope to be spending more time together after things settle down. Is this a problem?" Nanuet says, a puzzled look coming over his face. "No Mi Amor, It is not a problem for me. I love to be with you. All of the time," she says with a wink. "I just wanted you to be aware that it could become ...difficult since not all of my followers understand the honor in the worship of Venus." Nanuet still looks puzzled. "So is there something we can do to make it less difficult? The people will understand that we are in love." "Si," she laughs, "The people will have to understand." [I]He is so innocent and trusting in some ways. He does not realize how narrow minded and cruel people can be.[/I] "Perhaps for now we should be a little discreet in our midnight meetings." "But we are not in Promise City now. Are we not rooming together tonight at the hotel?" Nanuet says, a crestfallen look on his face. Startled by the hurt look on his face. Minerva hurries to make amends. "Oh, Mi Amor. Of course we will room together! I would love nothing more than to lie in your arms." She smiles brightly and kisses him softly on the lips in confirmation." [I]I will not hurt him just to satisfy the petty minded prudes of Promise City.[/I] "Come let us see about getting ourselves a room." She leads the way into the hotel and continues to chatter. "I have spoken to the church committee about adding a house onto the church. Perhaps then we will have more privacy." His face brightens at her response and he enjoys the soft touch of Minerva’s lips against his own. "The town will pay for your house? Such benefits to being the priestess, I never realized," he responds. "But will they look kindly upon my late night visits to that home that is reserved for you?" "I would be surprised if even Senora King watches me that closely, but living in my own home will be much simpler than sneaking in and out of the Comstock House at all hours of the night. You know, the miners that live there have become rather possessive of me. If they found out that you were 'taking advantage' of my innocence I'm not sure what they would do to you," she teases. "Besides I need privacy to conduct church business and council folks when necessary. I have no privacy for such matters at the Comstock house." "I should be afraid of the miners now huh? If they only knew the real you!" Nanuet says with a chuckle. "Now let's get our room and maybe a nice hot bath. Unless of course that goes beyond the limits of your 'innocence'?" he says making sure he is out of arms reach to avoid any swats. "If I am no longer innocent, Senor, it is because I have such an experienced teacher. She chuckles. "A hot bath? In the room? You mean together? Oh, do you think that we could... you know in the bath? Is that possible?" she says in wide-eyed innocence. "That we could wash this filth off?" Nanuet says, brushing a dirty spot on his pants. "I think we can." he says with a sly smile "Yes, we can definitely do that." Minerva smirks and walks ahead to the desk. "Buenos Noches, We would like a room with a tub por favor, and perhaps you could provide us with a snack and a bottle of wine?" she inquires, taking money out of her purse. Nanuet struggles with the bags and yells out, "Sir, do not accept any money from her! Please allow me." Nanuet hustles forward and places a handful of crumpled bills on the table with a nervous smile and an awkward wink. He waits for the man to sort out the mess and hand him the change. He gently pushes Minerva forward towards the stairs and then whispers something to the clerk who nods in acknowledgement. "Nanuet, I am willing to pay my own way. I am used to taking care of myself and do not expect you to take care of everything," she protests as he pushes her toward the stairs. "Well then my love you can pay next time, but this time it is on me, I insist. I want to and would be insulted otherwise." The couple then ascends the stairs and makes there way to their appointed room. Minerva opens the door for them and Nanuet brings all the luggage inside and piles it in the corner. "So where's this tub?" he says scanning the room and then immediately heading towards it to examine it, checking the dimensions carefully. Minerva glances over to see Nanuet eyeballing the tub. "What are you doing?" she chuckles and walks over. "Does it meet your specifications?" "I think it will do just fine" he says, pushing on the edge of the tub to test its load bearing capability. He then makes his way back over to Minerva and embraces her saying "I enjoyed that kiss outside, may I have another?" Minerva wraps her arm around his neck and leans in a breath away from his lips. I would not deny you a kiss. But do not think that it will distract me from my question. "It will do just fine for what?" Nanuet places his hand in the small of Minerva's back holding her close. His heart thumps in his chest as she leans in. He hears the question but it takes a moment for him to comprehend as his thoughts are certainly focused elsewhere. "Perhaps later we can bathe. [I]Together[/I]. A nice hot bath to help us relax. Now can I have that kiss?" Minerva leans in the rest of the way her lips warm and inviting. She gives Nanuet a long and passionate kiss after which she slowly raises her eyelashes and with a smoldering look in her eyes replies "Will that do?" Nanuet answers the question simply with another kiss. He holds Minerva in his arms for quite some time before separating his lips from hers. "Yes, that will do. Now, let us go grab something to eat. When we return there should be a nice hot bath drawn for us." Nanuet and Minerva head back downstairs for a quick, light meal, each one flirting with the other throughout. As the anticipation of the rest of the evening builds to a breaking point Nanuet stands from the table and offers a hand to his lady. "I think we should try that bath now, it should be ready." As Minerva takes his offered hand she looks up into his eyes. The meaning of his words is quite evident causing her belly to flutter in what she now thinks of as her 'Nanuet butterflies’. She grins in pleasure under her lashes and attempts to keep an innocent look on her face. "Si, I am feeling quite dirty. Perhaps you could wash my back." Nanuet and Minerva ascend the stairs hand in hand, both feeling the excitement in each other’s touch. The light from a lamp peeks through the doorframe of their closed door as they approach. Neither one wanting to release the hand of the other, Nanuet fumbles with the key and unlocks and pushes open the door. Before them throughout the room lie the petals of flowers, sprinkled on the ground, the bed and floating in the hot, steamy bath. The scent of perfumed oils saturates the air and a breeze blows gently through the open window. Nanuet allows Minerva to enter the room and then follows after her. "I gave the clerk a few dollars to make is nice for us, what do you think?" Minerva stands frozen in the door, her eyes grow wide and her hand flies to her mouth. "Oh! Oh! It is so beautiful. She flies into his arms. "You are so romantic. Oh, Nanuet I love you so much!" Nanuet welcomes the raven-haired woman into his arms and sweeps the door closed with his foot. He brushes her soft hair to the side and begins kissing her neck softly. His hands wander to her shoulders and he gently slips the sleeves of Minerva's traveling clothes down her arms. Minerva in turn pulls the thong of leather that tames Nanuet’s braid and runs her fingers through his hair setting free the wave of coal black tresses. “You are so beautiful with your hair down,” she marvels. “So wild and free.” She trembles and moves into his embrace where she deepens the kiss and loses herself in musky his scent. They stumble towards the tub unable to keep their hands off of one another; little sounds of pleasure escape as they impatiently tug and pull at one another’s clothes, leaving a trail across the room as they go. [/QUOTE]
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