Destiny's Tears- First Interlude

[Keia]

Zykovian T'Erilan Male Altanian Hps: 24/28

All but Melody and Molpe [SBLOCK]*High Praetorian.*[SBLOCK]

"I prefer my opinion as well, but I fail to see what is amusing about the fact that we agree. I am sorry..."

"Of course, One Zero Eight, I meant no disrespect to Alire or to you for my laughter - it's just . . . that is so far from what I consider myself that it made me laugh," Zykovian explained. "I suppose that's just something that Alire or someone heard . . . or the tale grew in the telling. Either way - that is not the point. What do you think of me if I am not a 'trained killing machine' in your eyes? Also, what do you think of the word 'Lyveria' as an name - or at least a term that I may use to refer to you?"

Zykovian looked to Mhrazhar and said, "I agree, is everyone ready?"[/SBLOCK]
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[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

RA: [SBlock]“Well, I wish to know many things but I really have not a clue where to begin, sister,” Molpe confused honestly blushing slightly at her inability to chose something to learn about but she quickly tossed out a question or two, “Why do they hide their beauty with clothing? And while do they armed themselves with weapons?” [/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

All but Melody and Molpe:
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*Eri nods quietly to Mhrazhar in affirmation.*

*Meanwhile, the copper-haired girl replies to Zykovian in High Praetorian:*
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"Ah, I see--you laugh from a sense of cognitive dissonance. As for me, I see you not as a trained killing machine but as a murderer by circumstance. In Praetorian High Courts, this would be the difference between between Execution and Exile, which I am told is seen as quite the difference by those that can die. Even so, I experience a disconcerting fiery nettle in my chest when I happen to think of you and Myrrhine in succession. As for the name Lyveria, as I said before, I really do not care. I would assume from the way you accent it that it is Altanian in origin, but I was not trained in that language, so I do not know if people consider it to have a pejorative slant, such as 'Whore' has, not that it makes a difference to me."
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[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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"Don't feel embarrassed, my sister. It is very challenging to find the right questions, and you have already sought many of them much more quickly than I did when I first came here," Karya smiles and strokes Molpe's cheek gently, "That said, I can happily answer both of your questions. The first question's answer lies rooted in two facts: first the fact that beauty like ours is rare here. If you look right now at the crowd of people around us--looking closely at the women--you will see that not many have even close to what it takes to match a Nymph. Well, you know how wonderful and passionate it makes you feel to see the beauty of your sisters' naked bodies, right? But you can see them all the time, and if you like, you can enjoy yourselves together. Now for the second part: Unlike Nymphs, nearly all other races that experience the deepest pleasures together cannot choose if they want to have a child, and they sometimes can spread disease that way that is effectively uncurable except with powerful magic. Therefore, it becomes infeasible for them to just experience pleasure with any random person on the street. Add to that the rarity of beauty such as ours, and what you get is a small number of highly desirable beauties who generally stick to sharing pleasure with one man at a time to avoid disease and unwanted preganacy issues. Thus, looking at their beauty would cause insatiable longings in men, made stronger by the rarity of such beauty, and could lead to trouble. Over time, social conditioning of the taboo nature of such things has made many women modest and embarrassed to display themselves in public, and that is how it is now."

"As for the weapons, that one is simpler. On Amaranthia, at least in Seelyne, there is no violence and everyone lives in peace, so we have no need for weapons. Out here, most people are good, or at least they are not bad, but there are those who would threaten innocents, and the fact that they exist is the reason that many people carry weapons--it is also a reason to stay here, in my opinion, and protect the innocents so that they may learn love and joy like Amaranthians rather than pain and suffering."
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[Brother Shatterstone]

Molpe Lilypetals: Limnad/Female (Siren)

RA: [sblock]“We are still immune to their disease while here and not on Amaranthia, are we not, sister?” Molpe seemed a bit concerned, she hadn’t been told to worry about it but now she was giving it some honest thought, “and do you care a weapon, sister?” She also gave this a lot of thought trying to remember where she left her dagger, “I followed the advice to do so but I’m not ever sure where I put it… It must be in my bag or something. How else do you protect them, sister?” [/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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*Karya grins at Molpe.*

"Why Sister, it seems from your expression that you have been sharing your Amaranthian love with the people here already--how wonderful and kind of you!" Karya giggles, "You needn't worry about their diseases--we are a totally different type of people than they: their diseases would no more affect us than the simple magics that only affect certain types of creatures."

"As for a weapon, I try not to carry one as a show of my faith and love for the people here, but for someone less able to protect herself than I, that could sadly be a mistake...I protect them with my nurturing and sheltering love, rather than with more violence."
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[Brother Shatterstone]

RA: [SBlock]* Molpe managed to nod her understanding in regards to weapons before she completely blushes over in embarrassment, though it wasn’t shame over her actions that caused her to blush but how Karya spoke so proudly of her. *

“Well, sister, I would e living to you if I said I hadn’t show some of them Amaranthian love but I'm hardly as wonderful as you make me out to be,” Her blushing faded enough for her to give her sister a curious expression as she asked, “but I suspect we are not so different in this are we?” [/SBlock]

 

[Keia]

Zykovian T'Erilan Male Altanian Hps: 24/28

AbMM[sblock]*In High Praetorian*[sblock] "Good to know, not quite there either - but that helps me understand your cognitive reasoning much better . . . as for the word 'Lyveria' it is indeed Altanian - but it isn't important," Zykovian stated.[/sblock]*In E/S/HP*
"What is important is that we head out as soon as everyone is ready," Zykovian considered. "Everyone checked in? Healthy? Ready to go? The location is relatively close by so it should be a short trip, no need to pack . . . ."[/sblock]

 

[Thanee]

Melody

Rystil:
[SBLOCK]Melody heads to the convocation.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Molpe:
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"You are just modest Sister--I know from meeting other sisters who came here that you are a wonderful and special person, just like her highness wrote...But you are right: We are very much alike...I said before that I saw in you a younger version of myself, and I am even more sure of that now, my compassionate sister."
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