Her mind whirling with thoughts, she goes to the deepest part of the tub and completely submerses herself underneath the water to rinse everything off before relaxing in the water for a little bit.
"Copper for your thoughts, Arista."
Taking a deep breath she turns and walks back the short stretch of the bridge, heading inside .
Resting her head against the edge of the tub she glances over at Sienna, "Lots of stuff actually. What we've already been through, what we're getting ready to face. Wondering how everyone back home is doing and just praying that we all make it back to them soon."
Sienna cocks her head. "Hmm, seemed like a bit more than that to me."
She shrugs and dunks her head in the water, her horns barely peeking above the water's surface.
She sighs, "There's just a lot of stuff that seems to be happening all at once and I'm just trying to stay focused on what we need to do in order to get through all of it and stay alive. I'm also kinda thinking about dinner and figuring out what I should make."
Sienna resurfaces. "Dinner, that's something I don't mind talking about."
She laughs a little then as she gets out of the tub. As much as she would love to stay in the warm water, she remembered what Konstantyna had said and wouldn't put her baby at risk. Taking a towel to dry off with she says, "I'm gonna go get dried off and changed and then I'll go see to it. Enjoy your bath, it'll be a while so no need to rush." With that she heads back to the bed chamber to dry her hair a little more and get ready for bed before cooking dinner.
Walking inside the bathhouse, Sādhanā climbs the stairs, taking slow deep breaths to steady herself. Looking around she looks to see where Ylrhea is.
"I guess everyone is looking a little off tonight," Sienna says. "Arista and Ylrhea are in the bedroom, Sādhanā."
"Thanks. I look...off?"
"Yeah, like you're a little shaky," Sienna says. "Oh my goddess...you know, don't you?"
Sādhanā nods quietly, avoiding eye contact.
Sienna looks down into the water. "Yeah...talk to her."
"I will. It's complicated as hell but...it isn't one sided. and she should know that." taking a deep breath she goed to the bedroom gently pushing open the door before walking in.
Ylrhea lays curled in a ball with her blanket on the farthest bed. She stares at the wall, hoping for an answer to come.
Sādhanā walks into the room quietly, smiling at Arista as she heads to the main room to come up with dinner. Sitting on the side of the bed next to hers Sādhanā sits with her hands in her lap and speaks gently, tenderness in her voice.
"So I think we need to talk, hon"
Arista smiles and nods at Sadhana as she leaves the sleeping area, but sends a pointed look at Ylrhea and then back at Sadhana before giving her an encouraging pat on the back as she passes her.
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As Arista came into the bath, Tarja popped out of the water and slid out of the tub. Drying off her hair, she turned to Arista, "I'll be downstairs if you need me." Tossing the towel aside, the Eidolon picked up her weapon and left.
"About what?"
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"About you and me......there's a lot I need to say and ...I think there's stuff you want to tell me too. I can go first if you want, but....I think it's important to say it."
"I'm sorry I freaked out on the bridge..."
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"I'm not. You weren't awake for this but the last time something dropped you....I kinda went a little crazy and killed three people at once....and sort of for the same reason."
The gnome turns over to face the magus, pulling the blanket around her tighter. "...Really?"
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As Arista came into the bath, Tarja popped out of the water and slid out of the tub. Drying off her hair, she turned to Arista, "I'll be downstairs if you need me." Tossing the towel aside, the Eidolon picked up her weapon and left.
Arista smiles and nods, "Thanks Tarja, don't worry...I won't stay in here too long. Once I'm done in here and get changed I'll be starting dinner. I just need to think about what exactly to make."
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Being the only one in the male sleeping quarters, Drago figured it probably wouldn't hurt to do some more meditation. Sitting the middle of the room, the Summoner took a few deep breaths and cleared his mind.
Drago opened his eyes and found himself in a forest, a slight mist swirling among the trees, the sound of birds chirping happily, and several rays of sun casting beams of light upon the scene. The Dhampir knew this was but a projection of his mind, but he had never been in this forest before. Standing up, he began looking about for something to appear, as something always did.
After what seemed like hours, he saw it, a figure dressed in white moving about the trees. For some reason, Drago didn't feel at all threatened, and made not move to his weapon. Instead, he followed the figure. A short time later, the Scion found himself in a small clearing containing a waterfall and small pool of water. The water in the falls seemed to glow a vibrant blue. Drago watched as the figure in white stopped at the pools edge and disrobed. He recognized the figure immediately, Elena. She turned and beckoned him to follow her into the waters, which after disrobing himself, he did.
In the pool they swam together, in a harmony he had never felt before, and after sometime came together in the center. Embracing her, Drago began to passionately kiss Elena'a neck and slowly worked his way down to her naked breast. He could feel her body quiver at anticipation of what came next. Holding her tight, Drago looked into Elena's eyes and said, "I love you."
Being the only one in the male sleeping quarters, Drago figured it probably wouldn't hurt to do some more meditation. Sitting the middle of the room, the Summoner took a few deep breaths and cleared his mind.
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Taking the bag of holding with her she goes back to the main area where the cooking area was and starts pulling stuff out of the bag to see what she can pull off this time.
She pulls out a couple loaves of bread, dried meats and some more vegetables along with the cooking implements that she had procured along the way. She sets the stuff up on the counters and starts prepping her make shift kitchen so she can put together a hot meal for everyone...including herself. She knew she didn't really have to eat while wearing the ring, but sometimes it was just nice to sit down and enjoy a meal with the others.
"Need any help?" Tarja asked from the corner.
Lost in her own thoughts she jumps slightly at the sound of the voice before recognizing it as belonging to Tarja. She smiles at Tarja, "Ya know...that would actually be kinda great. A lot of what I'm doing is still experimentation really. I guess I'm trying to get into practice so....so when we get back home I can cook for Alethiro sometimes. Haddrins is great...but, I'm his wife so I should be able to cook for him sometimes right?"
Sifting through all the stuff in the bag she comes up with some different looking tools. Handing them to Tarja she says, "I think this little knife looking thing is for peeling these vegetables." Taking out another pot she puts some water in it. "If ya don't mind maybe you can wash and peel some of those vegetables while I get the fire set up to cook on and look for some seasonings?"
Moving up the the counter and gathering some of the food, Tarja continued, "You know, I seem to recall something one of Drago's ancestors would whip up in the field when they were on patrol. Give me a minute to think."
Unfortunately, she couldn't pierce the haze of that long forgotten time. "Sorry Arista, I can't seem to recall what it was. But sure, I can do that."
Smiling as much to herself as Tarja she says, "It's okay, I seem alright at just kinda throwing stuff in a pot...so, I thought that's what I'd do. I'm sure at some point you'll remember what they made and then you can tell me. There were some pretty interesting spices and things that I found at that one place that I was thinking of using. What do you think?" She takes the different spices over to Tarja and lets her smell them. "Which ones ya think I should put in the....whatever it is I'm making this time." She laughs at the fact that she doesn't even know what to call what it is she's making, but she'll make it anyways.
Tarja looks over the spices and the food available. "I think....this one would go well with what we've got." She says pulling out one of the spices.
Arista takes it and smells it for herself as she smiles at Tarja, "I like that one too....I don't know what it is...but I like the way it smells." She gets busy and quiet then as she concentrates on getting everything put together with Tarja's help and soon they have everything simmering in the pot over the fire.
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Standing over the pot, Arista says a short prayer over the contents asking that it be used to nourish her friends bodies as well as spirits.
Tarja took a whiff of the cooking, "Now that smells absolutely divine."
As it continues to simmer, Arista takes a nearby seat and lets out a sigh of relief. Looking at Tarja she says, "Thanks for all the help. This cooking stuff is hard work."
She sniffs the air herself, "Wow....yeah, I guess that was a really good spice. I knew I liked it for some reason....it's just so aromatic."
"" Sienna hollers. ""
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The vishkanya gives Drago a knowing wink before dipping below the water and playfully swimming away. She surfaces, her dark hair gently moving to and fro on the water's surface. "This is more than a projection of your mind, Drago. Come catch me."
"Yes, really." Sādhanā says with a nervous smile. "I've had a lot going on in my head because I have a lot going on in my heart. I.....I need you to know that…..I think I know how you feel…and you don’t have to be afraid to tell me……because it isn’t….unrequited.”
Gods damn it, for someone who’s supposed to be so smart I sound so dumb right now
Ylrhea loosens her grip on the blanket. Sādhanā can tell that the gnome is nude beneath the covering, her small, perky breasts peeking from under the fur-lined blanket. She looks at the magus, the look of joy and happiness unmistakable in her eyes. The gnome then closes them. "You're married...It doesn't matter that I love you, Sādhanā. You loved Clara first and you took that step before we even really knew each other. Maybe in another life..."
Tears slip down her scarred cheeks. "I don't know why I fell for you. I didn't mean to. I was trying to become a better person...not flit from person to person, to listen to my heart instead of covering it up by doing stupid, pointless things. But it happened..."
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She throws her arms around him and kisses his neck tenderly. "You've reached a higher state now, Drago, where we are able to connect like this. It's not exactly the real thing though..."
A blush comes to Elena's cheeks and she looks down at the water. "I miss you so much..."
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She gasps, wrapping her arms around his neck and bucking slowly, savoring the sensation.