Sabin Duvert: *Mordath took a step back, his hand to his chin, and couldn't help but give a canny smile at his own handiwork* .... "Simply stunning...." *he trailed off* "But it is the woman that makes the dress... not me *He smiled and gave a half bow, not taking his eyes off the vision that was now before him, the twinkling in his eyes belaying a hint of the irony at the bow, not really submitting himself to her*
Samantha Blaire: Purrpurr smiled back coyly, looking down at herself and giving a twirl. "Very nice, Mordath," she said, smoothing over the overcoat with her long, elegant fingers. "Its so soft... you truely do have a talent there..." she trailed off, remember how bitter she gets when she thinks on it. So many of the fa'e have such unique gifts... she had YET to find hers.
Sabin Duvert: *Mordath shrugged simply* Magic has been in my blood since before this birth... *he gazed out Westward, his eyes growing serious* I wonder how much has changed since our absence... *he looked back to PurrPurr* And since your arrival.... something about the place perhaps.... you tug more on my memories than ever before....
Samantha Blaire: Purr looked up from admiring herself to meet his eyes. "I have?"
Sabin Duvert: *he suddenly found the runes lining his sleeve very interesting, tracing his finger over them... making doubly sure that the patterns were correct, even though he had cast the spells himself* Yes... well... I can feel it in myself as well..... this is home... moreso than Gaia ever was. I have never set foot here in my life, yet when I close my eyes I can smell the air, know which way is "Home"....
Sabin Duvert: *he looked at her seriously again* Just keep in mind... I cannot yet accompany you into the seelie kingdom...
Samantha Blaire: Purr gave a warm smile in his direction, stepping closer... drawn to him for some reason. Was he holding something back? And moreover...why was she so keen on drawing it out of him. She reached out and touched his sleeve where he examined it, drawing his attention away. Thought at that moment he mentioned the seelie kingdom, and she drew her hand away. "I know. I... I wonder what's going to happen. Will they know me? I don't know where to begin. I don't even know exactly what I'm doing."
Sabin Duvert: *his breath caught in his throat as she approached, and he tried to focus his thoughts again... he would NOT make the same damn mistake this time again.... Queen or no Queen...*
Sabin Duvert: Well.... who is to say.... Reincarnation is certainly not unheard of among the fey.... however most do not remember themselves at first.... and for me at least... I had a great barrier to get past....
Samantha Blaire: Where will you go? Back to your old kingdom?
Sabin Duvert: *Mordath nodded* back to the unseelie lands... to see what has happened of my property. See who is in control and start spreading some "ears"... Keep the mirror I gave you close. I will let you know if I have need of leaving. Or if you wish to do so. If you are in trouble - I can find you through the mirror.
Samantha Blaire: Purr picked up the mirror from the grass and ran the cool handle between her hands. She held it close to her chest, looking back to Mordath with a confident nod.
Sabin Duvert: One other thing....
Samantha Blaire: Yes?
Sabin Duvert: Time flows differently here from other realms.... it may be much later in time by the time we return.
Samantha Blaire: "Oh..." Purr lowered her eyes and thought of Kamiki and Simon. For the first time since arriving -which had only been a few hours though it felt like much longer - Purr felt a pang of homesickness. She had left so suddenly.. she hoped Kamiki wasn't too upset at her. Or worried.
Sabin Duvert: *Mordath gave a serious nod* Thus is why I merely intend on this being an informational trip, and setting up some.... spies, as it were
Samantha Blaire: Purrpurr nodded. "I understand." Her eyes wandered over to the castle looming in the distance...barely visable through the mists surrounding it. She looked back to Mordath expectantly... not sure if she was ready to venture out on her own.
Sabin Duvert: *his face softened for a moment into a half smile* I am sure you will do fine.
Samantha Blaire: Purr smiled back. He was so handsome when he smiled. Really smiled, at least.. not that "I'm up to something" smirk he has. [i]This[i] was the Mordath she admired so. He was her oldest friend... She stepped closer and pulled him into her embrace, suddenly feeling very, very alone in this strange, but hauntingly familiar, place.
Sabin Duvert: *he clung to her for a moment, remembering her - his feelings overlapping... his sister, he grew up with her... teased her mercilessly, but she was always there.... and... Titania.... the object of forbidden lust.... a lust... or perhaps even love... that he had died for.* Take care on your journey... and if you are in trouble, you need but call my name into the mirror.
Samantha Blaire: She hesitantly pulled away, part of her not wanting to let him go just yet. A compromise, she kept her hands on his, not yet releasing them from her grasp. "Thank you... for everything, M'lord."
Sabin Duvert: *he nodded, the smile lingering dangerously on his lips* You are welcome, Milday.
Samantha Blaire: Purr started, transfixed at his lips and something stirred inside her. This land.... it was doing funny things to her. She had never felt quite like this. [i]EVERYTHING[/i] looked... richer, deeper... sexier. Even Mordath. Even though there were a thousand and one [i]other[/i] things she should be thinking about...before she could stop herself she leaned forward, ever so softly- more of tease than anything - brushed her lips over that smile on his face.
Sabin Duvert: *Mordath froze, the thoughts in his head that were conflicting toussled about now, in an all out war. Better judgement against desire, the thought of her as a sibling versus her as the regal beautiful Queen Titania.... the hope of a future... and the mistake of the past. The smile faded from his mouth, and after what seemed to him like an infinate hesitation, he pulled back, placing a long, elegant finger to her lips* Shhhh.... [I]PurrPurr[/i].... we all have things to discover here.... things to remember... and things to [i]learn[/i] from... *his expression looked almost pleading for a moment, his regal bearing slipping*
Samantha Blaire: She pulled the skin of her lips beteen her teeth for a moment, trying to swallow the desire and heat rising to her face from not getting what she wanted. For his words were true. She squeezed his hands in hers and finally let them go. "I suppose this is goodbye for now, then?"
Sabin Duvert: *Nods* But just for now. You have your business, and I mine. For now, we must keep them separate less we risk all.
Samantha Blaire: Purrpurr nodded, knowing he was right. "I will see you again, soon, m'lord." She picked up her bag and turned back towards the castle, taking her first steps down the hillside to the road that lay beyond. Before dissapearing down the slope, she looked over her shoulder one last time, waving back at Mordath, and gave a reassuring smile.
Sabin Duvert: *he lifted his hand and waved back, watching her leave, and sighing to himself, inwardly reprimanding himself, warning himself not to let things repeat themseves.... this wis his... this was their second chance at life... and at the success that they had dreamed of.*
Sabin Duvert: *When she was out of sight, he glanced downward at the pool of shadow at his feet, and gave a silent beckon, as Tslanak arouse out of them and reformed before giving a fawning bow*
M'lord? How can I serve you?
Sabin Duvert: The time has come, Tslanak.... Time for us to begin our return.... you know what you must do. Find our old allies... crawl into the deepest shadows and listen for the whispers. I will summon you when I need you again. Until then... start stirring the depths... let them know that their lord has returned.
Sabin Duvert: [To Be Continued]