A risky assassination. (closed)

[Elina]

Elina tugged on the small donkeys reigns with one hand, guiding it along the road. She missed her beautiful horse terribly, but a well bred war horse would surely indicate that she was not what she seemed, or even worse, a thief. And what was it that she seemed? A young, malnutritioned woman, who appeared to be slightly bloated, but had recently given birth, this was ofcourse, the work of magic. She had not given birth, but even if she had, where was said babe?

The baby had died of malnutrition when she fled from Dras-Leona in search of the Varden. Her eyes were raw and bloodshot and her gaze was grey and haunted. Her skin sagged pitifully from her starved body and her hair hung loose and knotted around her face. None of her former splendour remained. Her clothes had been buried further up the trail. When returning to her home she had no intention of returning like this.

She had not, indeed, fled her king, but was on a mission. She had picked her disguise well, and looked no different than other men or women of the same circumstances. She knew that she was doing a dangerous job, but it was worth it for Galbatorix.

Pondering her mission the pathetic creature which served as her noble steed for this mission reached the shadow of the great walls of Aberon. It was an impressive sight but, she did not care much for a rebel city. Within minutes she was at the gate. There wasnt many other people traversing the road, which was curious. Many people dared not travel any more. There were shades lurking everywhere and other such evils.

"What is your name and what is your business here?" A weedy guard asked, disturbing her reverie. A large pike was swung in front of her face
"I look for the Varden. I have been on the road for a long time and I seek their shelter. My name is Sarri Dyralyin." She dared not speak her real name, she was reputed among the Varden for being ruthless and cunning, Sarri was a bit of a risk, but it was a common name.
"You may pass." He said, raising his pike out of her pathetically sagging, sallow skinned face. The little door in the gate was opened and she passed through.
I am in!
First she would seek a place to stay, then she would do a little surveilance, and, if all went well, she would soon be the killer of a certain annoying little pest, known as the Varden's leader.

[Ardocc & Mani]

The bustling of the city, merchants and people alike all boasting of things past and present and arguing. He sun was hangig lazily in the sky and the sun beat down on everything that wasn't lucky enough to be shaded. He moved through the dusty streets with a blank expression. He had been stuck in this place for far too long, roaming these same streets as he waited for a package that was still not given to him yet.

He had been there for almost a week and the man in which he had been sent a request so urgently had only requested one meeting in which he told him that he should wait until the time was right before he had a message he would need delivered. Ardoc cared not what the message entailed or whom his new employed was, but it seemed as though there were underhanded circumstances going on in the Varden. He had a hunch that these men he'd been communicating with had a plan to bring down the Varden, but this was, of course, only a hunch.
Either way, this man and his accomplices were going to pay him well, very well, and he would be able to send home a good amount of money that he had not been able to in the past.

Though during this day he had taken to sitting by the gates and watching those who came and went. He was kicking around a small stone in the dust with his bare feet staring blankly at a newcomer. This new person looked quite destitute and almost transient; he felt pity for such a person. He watched as the guard did his usual interrogation with pike in face, as had happened to him. Ardoc strained to hear what her answer was over the bustle of background noise, but failed to hear. It must have been suitable though, as the guard lowered his weapon and allowed her to pass.

Ardocc then saw with her a donkey, that he pondered the condition of, how could a women so unable to keep herself upkept own an animal and keep it the way it should be kept? He was a sucker for any animal, and he soon started walking close to her. "Why hello, you must be new if that guard didn't recognize you at first sight." an understatement, "Do you need any help with anything?" He asked her. He was a good person and would not like to see this woman go about getting conned out of anything she owned by the twisted merchants.

[Elina]

Inside the walls the city was extremely busy. The sun was biting at her skin as she steered the small bay donkey forwards. The donkey was extremely footsore and she worried if it would last long enough to reach a suitable stayhouse. The little mount brayed and her hooves slipped on the coppled ground. Elina quickly pulled back on the reigns as a man with shaggy hair stepped towards her. She guarded her expression, worried that she had been discovered already, or even worse, betrayed. He carried a smaller than usual sword, although he was quite tall, but to her relief, he didnt move to unsheath it.
"Why hello, you must be new if that guard didn't recognize you at first sight, do you need any help with anything?" Her heart jumped. She hadn't expected the words so soon after entering the city.

"Aye. Is there anywhere cheap i can stay? I have not much money and not enough for anywhere of consequence." She sighed. She whispered the words, du Wyrdfell into his ear and dismounted. Her sword was digging into her leg and she itched. Ofcourse it was the sharpest part that was digging into her leg. It couldnt be the smooth hilt, could it? The point extended from the end of the decorated sheath and she felt the blood dripping down his leg. The smooth leather also chafed her hips of which the sheath was attached. She stared at the man, waiting for a reaction.

[Ardocc & Mani]

He smiled and began to tell the haggard woman where she could stay but soon she leaned close to him. Honestly he thought she was collapsing on him. To his surprise strange words in a different voice from what he had heard earlier came from her lips. They were clear, and could not have been made by anyone that looked as worn as she. He looked at her as she got off of her feeble steed with just as much discomfort as she looked like she would have at that age.

He stared at her for a few moments transfixed, before he tried to speak again, "Uh, can you.. well, what are you talking about?" He asked. He thought perhaps it was a name or a far off town. He had no idea of any magic at all and didn't know a word of the ancient language. He shifted uneasily as she gazed at him expecting something. Soon he began to realize something had gone wrong here and he wasn't who she thought he was.

((Hey hey, how about some guy that was supposed to receive you takes me now because I might 'know too much'. Just a suggestion))

[Elina]

Elina smiled warmly at the man. He was attractive in a kind of raw way. Her smile sagged as she heard what he said. She had got the wrong man. A grim cage settled over her heart, which happened every time she knew she had to kill. Leading the donkey she asked the man,
"Could you direct me to the stayhouse you mentioned before?" She asked politely. She led the donkey after the man as he wove his way through dark alleys and dusty sidewalks. In one such street, she asked him to stop. She spoke several words of power, each rolling off her tongue like a lead weight. She felt a little weaker, but that was to be understood. She was performing magic. Her face suddenly tightened, and her wrinkles disappeared. The haunted look seemed to fall from her eyes and now they were only cold. She told the donkey to stay with a nudge from her mind and stepped forward. The man looked scared. His only protection was an Urgal Longbow and that was useless in close quarters combat. Ofcourse, he could stab her somewhere with an arrow, but that wouldnt do much damage. He knew too much.

"would you mind giving me a hand? Me and my d-- noble companion," her lips twitched at the remark, after all, it was a feeble animal. "have travelled far and are very tired. There isn't anywhere nearer ... Say, your own home? Ahh, the magic, i'm sorry. I shall explain when we reach a more ... suitable," she searched for the right word. It was unlike her to be wordless, she was always well worded, and boasted to have a larger vocabulary than the whole of Galbatorix army put together. "place." she finally admitted defeat because she couldnt think of a better word. She wanted to make a fearsome, but intelligent impression. The wrong word could give away the wrong impression. And she could not afford to give one of those away.

Elina let a smile creep across her face. She tried to make it as warm as she could, but it didn't quite reach her eyes.

[Ardocc & Mani]

Suddenly he saw a look on her face, quite different from the look he had previously seen. It was a grim look, one that unsettled him. As she asked him about the stayhouse he mentioned he began to nod before realizing, I never said anything about a stayhouse? He then decided that there was something fishy about what was going on here. "Alright" He halfheartedly said.

Soon he was leading her in the wrong direction and far away from where she needed to go, also in the direction of a place that he knew better than she definitely would. Though almost as soon as he had led her to where he wanted to go she stopped and began speaking words that he only remembered sounding like an old friend of his once spoke. They were magic and as she did her disguise melted away revealing a beauty, right there in front of him. He marvelled at her for only a moment after his initial shocked look at seeing her transform.

He tried to stay calm, tried to stay casual. He looked at the donkey, "Is he going to change into a beautiful horse or is it just that ugly?" He said with a grin. Even though he had no idea what was goin on he knew there was something crazy going on. He figured he was borderline hostage situation at this point. He was no match for anyone with magic capabilities.

He led her through many alleys and deserted streets until at the edge of the city. He felt like he was harboring a fugitive, but he realized she hadn't done anything wrong, no one was hurt, and he had no allegiance. This lightened his heart a bit. Soon he made it to a building that seemed as though it were lopsided. It was the building that his shady employer had provided for him. He pointed to the post where animals were to be tied and waited for her to follow him to his room. He climbed a set of stairs and opened the door to his room.

It was still light out so there was a dusty cast about the one bed, one window sort of room. As soon as she walked through he closed the door and quickly turned around and grabbed both her arms, he knew he had to act quick as his old traveling partner (by the name of Zark) had told him he could kill him using only a word to pinch a vessel of his brain. Ardoc held firmly on both her wrists, not as a real arrack, but more of a measure to make sure she wouldn't go for a weapon, he hoped she'd understand and not get more aggressive. He then told her in a quiet voice, "See, I am not going for any weapons and this way you cannot either. Now I'm not sure how secure things are here, but you can trust me. Also I would appreciate it if you didn't kill me." He said with a nervous grin. they were quite close and he could feel her body quite close to his. He then continued, "I realize you must be quite a magic user if you were able to keep the disguise up for that long, so I am aware of what you could do to me, but if you don't I would be much obliged." He said grinning nervously again. I'm gonna die.. He thought.

((OOC: Aw sorry couldn't fit in what we talked about, oh darn. But hey go ahead and make me your slave or something.. hehe))

[Elina]

She could feel the fear emanating from his mind. She reveled in it. Letting it wash over her in waves. He made a stupid response about her donkey, which was surprisingly witty for one so attractive. Attractive men were not often intelligent. After basking in his fear for a time she felt a little guilty. She never felt guilty about anything. I small frown flashed across her perfectly-featured face. She smiled to herself. There was something strange about him... Then she realised, she actually liked him.

They entered a narrow street, where the light filtered in through a small gap in the houses looming far above her, they didnt make her feel small, or even insignificant. With one word she could send them all crashing down around their ears, probably killing several people in the process. It made her feel powerfull. He led her to one of the better looking houses, but it wasnt obviously so. She tethered the donkey out of sight, removed the saddlebags which were had many items that would not do well in the wrong hands entrusted to them, and followed the man into the house. They walked up the stairs at a brisk pace and reached a small room with one bed and a window. Elina eyed the bed... It looked comfy. Sensing his intentions befor he did so, she dropped her arms so he could grab them. he told her to stay still. She mouthed an agreement and closed her eyes. She could feel his body close behind hers and it felt so good. She could feel the lust and adrenalin coursing through her veins, being pumped round her body and liking the way it felt. She could sense similar emotions running through the mans head.

"uh. Look, the only weapon im carrying is my sword. If you let go of my hands i can take it off. I'll make it worth your while" Elina winked as she said the words. She knew that with some intelligence he would have guessed the only two places the sword could be. She was itching to get the sword off anyway, it was annoying her. She waited for the affirmative as she smelt his sweet smell. He smelt washed. Ahh, she wanted to bathe. She smelt of sweat and blood and the trail. And she wanted to get changed into something more appropriate for slinking around in secret places unseen, she didnt want her horrendous smell giving her away.
"Wait! I dont even know your name!" She practically laughed at her stupidity. She knew the man who was supposed to be waitings name. The magnitude of her task had left her completely awestruck. She had help lead the dark hand, but they had been a failure and her king had not been pleased. He had punished her.

((OOC:// Alright dude. We wouldnt want you getting argetbanned. That would be like -dundundun!\\))

[Ardocc & Mani]

He felt how warm her body was as she closed her eyes. He then noticed how perfect her features were and just how attractive she was, his heart beat a bit faster as his self protective measure turned into something alot more to him. He looked at her eyes when she talked. It was the only way he could tell what someones emotions were. ...Make it worth your while He was confused by the last line. No not confused by what she meant, but why she meant it. She winked and an odd grin showed itself upon his face and he raised one eyebrow at her.

He slowly let go of her smooth hands and lifted his open hands to show her, go ahead and do it. "Worth my while? I intend to be a complete gentleman, miss." He said with a smile at her and winking back in the same manner. Wait what's she up to He thought bringing himself back into reality. Gentleman, sure, but as he looked her over and saw where her sword was, he still didn't stop looking at her. I sure hope she can't read my mind .. or maybe that would make things a little more fun.

"My name.." He figured he'd be honest in case she worked with the man he knew, and didn't want to ruin things with him. "Is Ardoc. I am here on orders as a delivery person.. nothing more." He then looked around at his space and leaned against one of the walls. "And you are?" He asked grinning while he looked at the fatally attractive woman before him.

((Moves shall be made next time.. I'm sure of it.))

[Elina]

He told her his name. Ardocc. He was the right person, but he didnt know the codeword? Strange?Elina felt his arms relinquish her wrists and she knew that he could see the faint outline of her that clung to her skin underneath her stiff shift that served her as a dress for the purpose of this mission. Bending down she pulled up the hem of the dress, she pulled it up, exposing smooth olive skin. The end of the sword was revealed and she kept pulling up the dress. There was more fabric as the skirt reached the join where her legs joined her torso, revealing white linen knickers of a surprisingly high quality. Then she reached her hips and folded the folds of the dress over an arm upheld arm, revealing her toned stomach which was as tanned as her legs and perfectly toned, not manly, but you could tell she worked hard to keep herself fit. With the other hand, she pulled at the buckle of the scabbard and it came loose. She let her fingers fall from the buckle and the sword and sheath dropped to the floor, losing an amount of dust and spewing it into the air. The light filtering through the grimy window was illuminating the dust, making it look most beautiful.

Conscious of the eyes looking at her, she dropped the dress and sat back onto the bed. Sitting there, her thoughts wandered and she thought of her younger brother, her beautiful younger brother. She missed him as much as she hated the varden; a lot. How was he doing? Was his nurse treating him well? Was he doing everything he should be? Reaching out with her mind she travelled towards Uru'baen with her mind, taking seconds to traverse distances that would take miles on foot or horse. She couldn't reach him. He was too far away. Sighing, she returned to her body and the lust and eagerness returned. She pushed all thoughts of her brother from her mind, and reached up to grabbed Ardocc's shirt, pulling him down onto her. She kissed him passionately and hoped she hadnt read him wrong, but then immediately dismissed the thought, he was a man, and she could read him like a book. Well, read his mind.

[Ardocc & Mani]

Ardocc's watched her with interest as she removed her clothing disguise. His heart beat faster when he saw the beauty of her body matched the perfectness of her features. Her skin was a darker color, and it looked as smooth and flawless as the rest of her. His heart began to beat faster, he watched her remove the sword and heard it fall to the ground, kicking up dust and making the room seem like a picture. He silently watched as she sat on the bed and seemed to leave herself as she sat.

His attraction to her was clouding his judgement, his lust was overpowering any normal thought process he knew he should have for this clearly dangerous woman. This clearly dangerous woman on his bed. His thought left him again, almost as soon as it happened she grabbed his shirt and pulled him closer. Without a word she kissed him, passionately. He could feel her body very close to his, it was warm, like her tan skin emitted the heat that it had kept with it. His veins pumped within him. He let her know this was the right move by kissing her harder. He wrapped his arm around her and held her close.

((Short I know.. >.< ))

[Elina]

Elina's heart was hammering as she removed her clothes. She was conscious of only two things their two bodies nestled together on the bed and a single thought running through her mind: she was actually attracted to him, she had never been attracted to a man in her life, although she had been with many of them. The heat of his body and his ragged breath and indication that he wanted her. Tugging at his shirt it fell open and revealed his impressive chest. She ran her hand down his toned body. It was so beautiful. She wanted to see more. It was so soft, kissable. She yearned for their bodies to move even closer together, although they were already extremely close. Wriggling a little closer, she slid her hand down. Soon all she was aware of was their bodies colliding together passionately, and their cries and gasps of pleasure. ((Short post too. You said to leave some for you x-x))

[Ardocc & Mani]

Her hands were soft on his body, he breathed hard as she pulled his shirt and he pulled it off quickly. He laid close to her, kissing her as his hands moved up and down her form. He reveled in what she felt like pressed against him. He could feel her heart beating faster against the skin of his chest. He wanted to explore what she had to offer, he didn't know what or why it was going on, but he knew what he wanted. He was soon aware that she wanted the same as they were closer than ever and things were becoming very hot. The passion was so thick that he became lost in their intimacy. He never thought he could become so close with a girl like her, not that he could even think straight when she was around. He became obsessed with trying to please her.

[Elina]

They lay together all that night, the room smelt of the nights pleasures and they were curled in eachothers arms, she seemed to fit perfectly into the shape of his body, they could lay there and look like a straight peace of wood without a single flaw. Elina's back was scarred and her hands calloused from the amount of arms practice, but they felt smooth, and all her imperfections simply melted away and they, together, formed a perfect whole as the light crept over the bed small bed where they lay entertwined, she just looked deeply into his mind and his eyes and lay there, not being able to sleep because of the intense satisfaction she had had the pleasure to recieve the previous night and some of that morning.

Stroking his hair to wake him, she asked, "good morning mister," in hushed tones and a broad smile, "where can i get some water to bathe? I need to go out soon." She regretted having to leave, but she would be back later. "I will be back later after i've bathed and changed..."

She stole over to her saddlebags and retrieved some clothes. A pair of riding boots; not red, but brown, they were shabby too. A dark blue cloak, grubby sable stockings and a light coloured blouse of a shabby quality.

Looking over at Ardocc she told him "I'm going to have to go back to being a worn old traveller... and go and sell that donkey." she took a quick glance out of the window and realised guiltily that she hadnt fed it or watered it, but to her surprise there wasa bowl of water out for her and some hay and grain. strange...

[Ardocc & Mani]

They lay there the whole night, he held her in his arms while they stared at eachother without a word. He would brush the hair from her from her face every now and then and smile. He could see the moon reflected in her eyes, then before he knew it the dawn began lighting the inside of their room. He fell asleep shortly after her eyes closed and her breathing grew deeper. He hugged her close to him and slipped off into sleep. He awoke to her running her fingers through his hair, he opened his eyes and smiled seeing her beautiful face.

"Yes it is a good morning," He sat up a bit and held her before she slipped out of bed. He watched her the whole time. "I know there is a stream that runs outside of the village. I haven't had to find a place to wash since I've been here," He said taking a good last look at her before she was clothed again."I've just been to that while I was around, waiting for my employer to get back to me.. he seems pretty shifty though." Then thinking about him he remembered that he had a meeting to go to today. "He said he had something very important to tell me, but he made it sound like I was to retrieve something or someone." then he realized what was going on, or what he thought was. "You don't suppose..?"

[Elina]

Elina tried to drag herself away, but she couldn't, his beautiful eyes held her there, she could feel him looking at her body as she changed her clothes. Ardocc explained that there was a stream down in the village where you could wash. She bit her lip suggestively, looking kind of sophisticated in a kind of exotic way. "I'd rather wash up here... If you know what i mean..." She giggled a little at the end of the sentence. She knew that this was a man she could live with and trust with her life. She could tell him all her secrets, but knew that anyone with the skill could read his mind. She could teach him how to hide his mind, but in the process any experienced Varden magician could read his mind - which would be catastrophic for the mission. And most probably the Varden.

"I've just been to that while I was around, waiting for my employer to get back to me.. he seems pretty shifty though. You don't suppose..?" He asked her once she was fully clothed, she laughed a full, rich and melodious laughed that trickled through ones ears and brought thoughts of happiness to mind. She hadn't laughed like that in so long. "Ahhh, yes! I am your package!" She threw her arms up dramatically and spread them wide, bending her hip slightly to give her a funny look, but not an unattractive one. She laughed her laugh again, feeling happy and jumped at him, kissing him on the mouth, with her hand on either side of his face. Taking his hand, she asked, "shall we go and bathe the smell of the dreadful road away? And then to business!"

[Ardocc & Mani]

He examined her as she looked back at him and bit her lip. I wish I was the one on those lips He said thinking of the way they kissed before. He smiled as she suggested bathing, "Oh I know what you mean, sadly they thought I'd do with the cheap room though." He said wishing that they had a bath up here, how amazing that would have been. Then she examined him like she seemed to like to do

His hunch was right, she was the 'package' he was to receive. He shook his head a bit and said, "Well isn't that just the most ironic thing." He said and grinned at her as she gave her pose He held his arms out, to receive her. Her laugh was playful and made him smile in response. It was smooth and attractive. She jumped onto him and kissed him again, he wrapped his arms around her and returned the passion.

She took his hand suggesting they go wash. "Yes, you're right. Let us go." Then he uncovered himself and stepped out of bed letting go of her hand for a moment and went to retrieve his pants, he pulled them on and tied then hastily and pulled his shirt over his head. He ran his fingers through his hair and went back to her, grabbing her hand again and kissing her before he smiled and began to lead her.

They went out into the city street again. The sun was higher than he'd thought. They'd slept longer because of their late night. As they began to make their way to the gates he looked around making sure no one was around asked, "So what exactly did you mean by business?" He said looking at her inquisitively.

[Elina]

she took his arm and they led themselves out into the city. It was a little late. damn, i'm going to have to go out tonight. That meant missing atleast some of what Ardocc had to offer. She jumped as she realised that she hadn't put her disguise back on. She could get rid of some of the bags and the sallow skin could be slightly more coloured, she could gradually regain her health. She pulled the hood over her head further and whispered in his ear, "i'm going to have to go back to looking malnutritioned... But i'll gradually let the disguise fade away over a few days because, im sure you are treating me extremely well..." Whispering a few words in the ancient language, she loosened her skin around the eyes and gave it a yellowish tinge. She made her stomach look slightly bloated - because of her story, but not too noticeably so. She only felt a little tired, which was good because she would need all her energy if she was detected. But ofcourse that wouldnt happen. Untying the donkey she led it away, intending to sell it. "oh, and i must trade this donkey. I really dont want to be seen with it anymore. Even though i am... And i wont need it. I need the money more." She frowned, the donkey had treated her well, but she thought of it as more of an insult to her pride deliberately inflicted by Galbatorix.

"So what exactly did you mean by business?" Elina jumped. She hadn't expected for him to mention it.
"quiet!" She hissed. Whispering a few words in the ancient language so they wouldn't be overheard, she asked him if he would swear in the ancient language not to reveal the information to anyone.

[Ardocc & Mani]

He sighed as he thought of this beautiful girl going back to looking like she did when he first met her. "Alright" He said looking behind them in case there was someone watching. Seeing her skin sag and her body look much worse than someone he'd ever seen. Her stomach bulging making her body look terrible He patted the donkey on the head when she mentioned trading it, "Well I'm sure it will be well taken care of here. Maybe even get a new master."

He jumped back a bit when she had answered him like that. He thought it a harmless question. He could have been talking about groceries or something like that to an untrained ear. He looked into her eyes and told her he would, but didn't know how at all it worked. He asked her to show him quietly so that no one would hear at all. Or so he thought. He had no idea of how magic or scrying worked.

[Elina]

Whispering a few words in the ancient language to make sure they werent overheard. Pulling on the mans hand she dragged him into an empty doorway. It was a tight squeeze.
"I am here on a mission for an unknown benefactor. I can tell you no more. There are people here that could read your mind." Seeing the dismay on his face, she smiled. "I dont look that bad do i!" His dismay worried her. She was extremely vain and she didnt like the idea of looking awfull. She used magic to reduce the age and bloating, and the haunted look in her eyes seemingly feel leaving the lively grey-blue eyes that could be considered beautiful without the horrible haunting look.

She told him the words and he repeated them, at the same time she explained that you cannot lie in the ancient language; it is physically impossible. They left the doorway and continued through the city. They reached the gates without consequence and passed through them without being reprimanded. Following a small, beaten track to a secluded spring. They wandered further up the path and found a deep pool where the water tumbled over a rocky cleft which was surrounded by trees. It was really quite beautiful and picturesque.

Throwing her clothes off into the pool, removing her sword last she hid it in the boughs of a tree and ran in, feeling free. "I'll dry your clothes off later if you want." she shrugged and started to drag his clothes off.

[Ardocc & Mani]

He nodded as she explained vaguely her situation. It was more of a nod that let her know he was at least hearing what she was saying, not completely understanding it. He wasn't completely confused, but he showed an odd look and cast his gaze around when she mentioned people reading his mind. This disturbed him greatly. Strangers reading my mind.. how intrusive. When he thought of it he realized that what he thought his only sanctuary was, was now just as viewable as the look in his eyes.

He smiled when she said she didn't look that bad. Thinking of what she looked like covered only in moonlight he said, "Well actually yeah, it is bad. But please don't reduce your disguise. I'd rather see your features marred for an hour than see you getting caught for my selfish wants."

He was quite interested in the ancient language she had him say. It sounded mystifying and seemed to invoke a feeling in him. Not sure if it was real or purely psychological, he was determined to do this for her. The not being able to lie in the ancient language interested him greatly. What a perfect system of trust that could have ever been created, to be able to tell if someone is truthful by having a language that is so intertwined with them that they cannot speak untruth.

He left the doorway with her, winding their way throughout the dusty back streets and alleys that he had led her though the day before. They walked past the gates, a new guard with the same look. Not caring about anyone leaving the city, only concentrating on shady looking newcomers. They walked the path that became less traceable as they went on. The pool he knew of was never inhabited by any others, at least when he was there.

Reaching the spring he smiled seeing how beautiful it looked, then looked at her. She was already half undressed and he blushed a bit under his shadowed face. Even though he'd seen her he still felt the rush in seeing her body. After she had removed her sword and hidden it within the foliage she turned to him and he pretended as though he wasn't staring at her the entire time. He grinned sheepishly as she pulled his shirt and he pulled it off and walking into the pool he said, "Yes you can dry them if that's what you want.. as for what I want.." He smiled wide as he removed his pants and pushing her into the water he fell into the cool spring with the beautiful woman and came up breathing in the sweet forest air deeply.