Topic: Coming Home Again

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-03 02:28 EST

They say you can always come home,no matter how long its been.They say its easy to go back home to the people you love and the places you once knew.

The thing they don't tell you is that those people and places change.

I recalled the palce I grew up.I never forgot it. The rolling green hills, the wild dark woods. The castle in the center of it all.The people. Elves, humans, vampires, half breeds, lycans,dragons and mages. If it existed it lived in Nosgorh.

Amefel, sat on the water front. A few miles away from the castle and its wonders. The large dock town was always full of ne wpeople from enw places,begging to be explored. The scents were of wild herbs,furits and vegetables from places across the water. There were merchants selling jewelery,spices, and weapons.

I had grown up on those streets. My house,rather my parents house was nessled there ,just off the main street. My father was a habor master,my mother did leather work. I had a huge family. Six siblings. I was the youngest. I was the most brash child you'd ever met. A family of nine not so unusall for our place in time.

My Three Brothers and Three Sister were hell to deal with sometimes. Aesar was the oldest and I feel as if I barely knew him .Thyra the oldest girl was my mothers 'pride and joy'. Then came Ivan and Zyvia twins both with my fathers dark hair. Lastly Kuni then R?n?w?n and then myself.All blonde like our mother.

My brothers and sisters all had their own destinys not tied to mine. They grew up, the boys left for war many times and we lost Aesar . On my sixteenth birthday.Thyra left Nosgoth for the place beyond. Ivan and Zyvia ,left when I was eighteen,on a ship that took them to the 'new world.'

What ever that was for them, it was them two the whole way. Kuni left in to the other Realms two years later. Then R?n?w?n married and settled down in a town far from the water. I was the only one to stay. I was the only one to burry my parents when they died. Yes elves can live forever, but sickness and death can still kill us. Battle killed my father, and dispare killed my mother. On my twenty second year I left home, and never once looked back.

I had my good times with my siblings, and my good times in the city and about the great country side. I had young love, misguided adventures. All the time thiinking I would be swept away too like my siblings, away in to roamnce or great adventure.

I recall a time when I knew a boy, hes surely a man now. He lived a few streets over, and his father worked with mine .Men of the sea. My father always took his children leaving as a good thing, children were meant to grow up and move away. My mother on the other hand did not like it one bit. She was always worried we'd end up dead, like Aesar.

Georg was the lads name. It was one of those young loves, and we were very young. I had known him all my life. Since I was a wee babe.He even saved my life once. But around the time my siblings started leaving he was gone too. I went on with my life,and after my parents died I left Nosgoth. I found the firstship that would take me. Yes I acte dlike I was a boy, I hid my short bloinde hair under a cap, wrapped my breasts tight to my body and wore mens clothing.

The Elusive Dagger, was the first ship I found that would take me. And I did everything any new blood ona ship does. I cleaned and cooked and didnt have a moments peace. I stayed with that ship from dock to dock and port to port till at last one day they forgot me. Or replaced me. I was left ina tiny port town,filled with wine, women and gambling. I stayed about a year wining my way through card games.

I caught another ship and another job out of there.

It started off with Neptune's Jewel. A small little ship with a half wit crew and myself. Then to The Aerandir.Where someone finally figured out I was a woman and well. I got left behind on a god forsaken little island. It wasnt so little relaly it had a town and people and all, mostly dark elves,a nd other mixes between light and dark. But I hated it there. That was until I met the captian of The Mermaids Lace.

I stayed with the crew for a long time. I wasnt the only woman then. Times had changed.I was twenty four now,at least in the eyes of humans I was,I always found it so odd that as I aged I hardly aged at all. My elven blood me young . I had become stronger wiser. I had found out things about myself I never knew. And it was then I heard wispers of a name I knew. Aurdon. The name of a young brash captian sailing the seas outside of Nosgoth.

I knew then I had to go home. Even if there was nothing, and no body wating for me. I had unfinished business.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-06-03 12:58 EST

The old saying is..You can always come home, no matter where you are at.. Home is always there. Whereever the heart is. For the last few years of my life..That has been the sea, sailing around the many realms. Now my trips have brought me back here..To where it all started.

Amefel, my home and birthplace. It seems like eons since I have last been here. I have set foot in this place, since my parents died before I left. Both dying in their sleeps peacefully. Many good times happened in this town.

I first met the royal family of these lands here, quickly becoming friends with all of them. Knowing them taught me that there are good people with titles in the world. It was also the place I met Lorelei, the youngest daughter of my father's best friend.

I recall the day when we first met, a foolish young love. I also recall the day I saved her life. It was at night when it happened, as a small group of thieves tried to kidnap her. Their plot was to force the Alcars to pay the ransom, yet before they could leave town. They met me.

I killed each one without a second thought. It had been the first time that I showed my vampiric strenght in front of anyone. She thanked me as I walked her back home..Her parents thanked me as well.

Now..here I stand on the docks of my hometown. My crew already heading into town, to meet up with old friends. While I stand here..the same way I left.

My love gone now, back home with her father. Never to hear from her again. I have taken off the ring. Yet the pain that it caused still haunts me, even as my crew..as rowdy as they are came to my aid.

I know they concider me more as family than a captain. Yet still that dream of a family of my own is once again in the darkness. Maybe in time things will change. I think I'll head to my house here.. So in that direction..is where I'll start again..and heal.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-04 00:17 EST

Lucky for me we were heading in the direction of home. You can't really go up to your captain and say, "Hey,lets go here."And point out some little place on the map. No, thats there job, tot ell everyne else where the ship is going.

Years at sea had weathered me some,I got used tot eh smell foseaweed and fish. the smell of unclean men, and women too. To being a 'pirate.' Though the term was so loosely used. We were merchant sailors, we didn go running off after treasure. Well least not on The Mermaids Lace.

Neptune's Jewel had been the little scooner that took me to find treasure.It was fun and all, running a muck in some little town,stealing gold and silver and anything one could fence for a good coin or a good drink. I wasnt much for good company. I had my fun, a night here, a kiss there. Nothing serious,life was all too serious to be ina serious realationship. Event he word made my skin crawl.

But wasnt that why I was longing to go home?To see if any of the sparks were still there? Hell for all I knew the boy I had known who was a man now, had found himself some lass and was off married. locked in with no hope of fun ever again.

But then again, I could always find me another sailor,or maybe a nobleman. Some one who didnt mind my rough ways and clear back talk.

We were three miles off the port of good ol Amefel. I could see it now, the rolling hills, the dark forest, the tall castle with its towers. The people, kind harty people who knew of battle,loss and love.

I had never met the king,but it seemed everyone else had. My parents knew him,my siblings. But I was never one for the royals. In their fancy halls with their fancy meals. I was too brash to rough and wild for the likes of that.

Coming home meant I'd have to deal with old ghosts.Two parents dead and burried, one older brother burried there too,in spirit more than really burried. I handt seen Thyra since I was sixteen and sometime told me I never would again. Ivan and Zyvia on the other hand,Id run across them two, side by side as always ina few port towns along my way. But they were too busy to even know it was me,who spied them. They were filled to the brim witht heir adventures.Kuri,is long gone too. R?n?w?n ,well shes a mother now, and Nosoth she left behind. They wouldnt know me if they saw me.I wonder if anyone would.

I am not the kind sweet little girl I used to be with her soft blonde hair all in pig tails, so long it tickled my back. No the sea has made my blonde hair darker,a dirty shade of blonde. The sun has turned my pale skin tan. My ears stick out of my now short chropped hair, with their shesell earring danling down. And the one long strand of hair I keep tyed ove rmy shoulder draping down my chest with a firm piece of leather weave,one piece of my mother. I found the sea, and the magic in me.Elemental like my mother. Air and water. I carry my wepaons with pride a simple cutlass,and a pisol like my crew mates.

My hands are worn, not as soft as they used to be.. Tugging lines,and climbing the mast had made them rough and hearty. My eyes once a deep blue,like the dark waters of the sea have lightened some,gone to a more sky blue filled with magic and wonder still.

My body has changed, from the thin,little thing I was to an aglie,curvy woman. And I take huge pride in showing it off, and getting free drinks out of it. My elven is harsher now, but I still know every word and some times theres that sailor twang to my voice.

I often wonder if anyone from my past would know me,after so much has changed.

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Pulling in to the dock the captain speaks. "We're here for suplies and a few days rest. Get on out ye sea dogs." Hes not much on words. Off we all go the crew of seventeen,including myself. I look back at the Mermaids Lace.Such a odd ship name for a crew of mostly men, besides myself there are two other women, one helps the cook, and ones really more like a maid. Both have pulledtheir weight on the ship, but they are still young at it. I know looking at the ship,I'll likely let them leave with out me. Change is always apart of the game, starting over is not too hard for me. Meeting new crew memebrs and showing that i know my way around,have never been a problem.

But coming back, its going to be hard.

The streets still bustle,the people are still kind hearted and hearty. Hlaf the crew makes their way to the bars and pubs.I could go for a drink, but not here, no,I know the palce I'll go. Its further in town,near the edges of the woodslands that spread out towards the next town. Bael en Tel Asel. The Guardian of the Mountain is an old tavern,and inn but nice. Its warm and always full of lively patrons. It sits with the view of the mountians out the window.

I can already smell the ale. Being home is nice enough so far. No old ghosts, yet.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-04 00:21 EST

Being here sitting at the worn oak table,where I recall sitting as a child. Its a strange since of de ja vu . Old memories sweep over me. The tavern is different, same tables and bar, same room upstairs I am willing to bet. But its nicer, new faces alla round me. I used to know the tender here,now its some young lad. The floors are clean,the people sit and talk,and nod hello. Though I don't know a soul here.

What am I to say, "Hey Ya'll its me Lorelei Violet Wistari." Someone ehre, maybe the old men at the bar might know my fathers name, he was well liked in his day. But I am not about to say anything to anyone.

Sipping my ale, my boots proped up on the table,I could be a ghost here. That is if I didnt note how the tender looked at me now and again, and how the men in the far coner starred at me. I've been many things to many men, lover,comrad,friend, enemy. I've been called lovely, beautiful,and sexy. I've had my share of good times. Being stared at is nothing new. So they get a wink and a smile. And I get free refills. It all works out really well.

I listen and I watch. Seeing if any names I know come up. Mostly its talk of whats been going on here. I did notice that the mountians have leveled some, a huge piece looks missing from it. And from the talk there seems to have been some well to do as of late. I seen more people armed than I have ina long time, even for a dock town. I listen to ehar about whats going on at the castle, gossip mostly.

I listen for the name that brought me back here, and think about the boy I knew so long ago.

He was always taller than I,his hair was always long,tied back, and chesnut brown. His eyes sweet and dear. He was my first real love, though I never told him that.I didnt hae the guts to tell him back then. I was seven when iIreally started looking at him differently, we grew up together,always side by side. He would tug my hair and call me names. Up until we were about five. By the time we were both teenagers,his jaw had squared out, his face more masculine, his hair darker,his eyes still kind. He knew how to sail, his father had taught him everything.

By the time I was fourteen,I was in love with him. Young love,puppy love. Then he had to go and save my life and I loved him more for it. As I got older I got more adventeroous, and that often led me to trouble. But on one stormy night when I should have been in bed I was not.

I snuck out a lot,right out my widnow and down the street. I liked to rebel. But ont hsi night soaking wet I started for his house, I recall I was going to tell him, to tell him how I felt, he'd likely laugh in my face but I was going to do it. But then, a bunch of street thugs rounded the corner.

I remember running for my life, I had nothing on me, on money no jewls, but I know now thats not what they wanted from me. I was a young girl, filling out, becoming a woman. I know now exactly what they wanted to do. I ran screaming. Down the street,but I made a wrong turn and ended up my back to the wall in the alley. I knew I was going to die. But not before they had their way.

There were four of them all older in their twenties. I knew they were armed and more powerful than me. But then he came to my rescue.He faced them all alone, taking hits, and kicks. Until he beat them off. He had a black eye, and a bruised rib when he at last came to me and lifted me up. "You shouldt be out here alone Lore. " He used to call me Lore for short, it used to frive me crazy, but at that moment there was nothing sweeter than his voice. I wanted to kiss him to thank him so deeply. But all I could do was hug him and kiss his cheek. I knew what he was even then, it didnt matter to me,I wasnt scared of him,vampire or not.

I never got the nerve again to tell him, and when I was eighteen he left, his parents had died the year before. And he had no reason to stay, I dont know where he went. Years later I left. I didnt hear about him at all till that day in the pub on a little isle,the name strucka cord with me.And now here I am wishing hed walk through those doors back in to my life. Likely hed have some woman on his arm. Another sip, 'I am a damn fool.'

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-05 01:07 EST

Slowly..after a few hours of staying in his house. Georg finally slipped out of the house, moving towards the tavern.. It had been many years since he had ben in there. He then pushed the door open. Stepping inside.

She sat at the bar chatting it up with a few of the men who seemed to do anything she asked. She had free drinks, since she'd walked through the doors. Shed let her mind wander for the first hour then, bored she went to hit on the tender. He was younger than she, but she was just idly buying time.

Captain! Patrick called out..waving wildly to Gerog. It got the man to smile. Minus Darkmere and his family.. Patrick was the closest thing he had to a father now..He moved in that direction. I know I have been..rather distance..but being back here might do me some good.

Her brows perked a touch,but she didnt look behind her, as she continued to shamelessly flirt. Shed had a few, an ale, a glass of wine from a nobel man that had passed through,and now another ale. Which was on the house. Patrick nodded and looked to the tender. A dark ale for Captain Aurdon here! Georg sighed.. You don't have to keep calling me that..old man.

Aurdon? And not only that But Captain Aurdon. There was the name again, this time it drew her gaze. The tender left his flirthing with her to tend to the dark ale. Now she looked, brows risen,there was no way was there? She sipped her ale,hidding behind the others there at the bar side. She would see if it was really the Aurdon she had once known She'd find out in a moment, as he moved to the bar to get his drink. Guess where he stopped.. Like right beside her. Evening.. A polite smile, and nod before picking up his ale..

She grinned and nodded back Eve.. Well hell must have frozen over. It was him, he was no longer taller than her, his hair seemed darker,his eyes still filled with that softness, but now also sadness. He wouldnt know her from any other woman in the bar, she'd changed too much.He was about to sit down, before he looked to the side for a moment. Taking a sharp inhale of the air. He then shook his head. Getting a concerned look from Pat.

Georg? The elder man grew concerned. Just though I caught an old scent. He smiled

She watched him go and sipped her ale. What was she to say,' hey its me Lore'. Hed look at her like a crazy person, so she ruffled her hair with her free hand,and sipped some more. But she could watch him for a while. Things here got so much better with age, she was now sure of that. She went back to her little flirting game. The tender whos name was Teddy as she had learned leaned on the bar towards her. So Lorelei was it?

She nodded aye New to town? he was grinning.

He sipped hios ale, before nearly coughing.. His gaze snapped to the bar. Lori? Slowly setting the mug down. Pat followed his gaze, before silently slipping away. She sipped and shook her head. No, I was born here,just coming back froma long journey. Teddy with his soft brown eyes and very boyish features seemed all to caught up in looking at her, or down her shirt. Either way she didnt seem to mind.Her mind was else where when.. That be me.

He just stared at her.. Mind..joinning me for a drink? Georg barely got the words out..

So her name had struck a cord in him? Did he see how her smile got wider? Or how the tender boy slunk back from staring at her. She noddedSure thing.. on her feet she tossed Teddy a wink. keep them coming luv and plop she sat right down across from him her ale mug before her And he watched her, taking note of how much she had grown up. It's been a while..hasn't it?

She had crossed to his table in three maybe four long strides. She didnt act like a lady,she acted like a pirate. Simple words, and simple actions. So you do remember me.. I was wondering about that.. she looked him up and down twice it has been indeed. She smirked, little did he know she still wore the little silver bracelt he had given her long ago, she had to add a few links to it over the years, decades

He nodded lightly as he looked back to his mug. I hope you are well. A long sip taken.. As he just seemed far more distance than he had been in the past.

Elbows on the table,she examined his face. He had more stubble than she ever recalled,his skina few shades darker than she remembered.His eyes were the same, yet she noted how distant he was I am.. just blew in. How about you? she noticed how the others in the inn who knew him watched her ,they might as well have been tossing daggers

He took another long sip.. I..am well.. A bold faced lie..but her flashed her a smile.. As if to throw her off.. He knew damn well she'd see through it. Liar she tooka long swig of ale. It might have been decades, But I still know when your lying. he had no poker face what so ever. come on then, its me.. you can tell me the truth.

He sighed softly.. Tell her you stubborned boy..or I'll whipped your arse! Pat popping off. As two more ales were dropped off at the table and she looked over to the man who spoke up see even more reason to tell me..

Georg chuckled before he finally spoke. I..was married for a time..but it didn't last..as a week ago..She chose to call it off and returned home..with her father.. She was carrying my child..

He could tell her anything, she always kept their secrets. Even after all these long years. There was that soft look in her lighter blue eyes. Oh.. my What kind of crazy woman does that! Is what she wanted to say. Her loss.. but I am sorry. she touched his hand with her fingers just once, an old friendly touch Thanks.. He looked to her with a soft smile, with a squeeze to the offered hand.. Only to pull his hand back.

She looked at him trying to see him married, wasnt he already married to the sea, like all good captains? Thats rough.. And he was a father too?And shed run off? Lori had one good word for that woman, but wouldnt say it No wonder your so distant He just nodded softly, before lowering his gaze again. I came back here..to take a break from the sea..to..recharge..and.. He trailed off..

She nudged his new mug of ale over to him,with a wink, and took a sip of her own. She wasnt going to tell him shed come home to see him, that be too odd And ? I have friends that I need to tell..about what happened.. Tapping the mutli jeweled pendent aroudn his neck.

She nodded ahh she noted the lovely jewel about his neck Good to have friends about,they will help ya through it. She'd be there too,but she wasnt about to say anything Yet Pat looked to her now. You are just as daft as him..Just tell the man that you want to rock his world!

Now that got Georg to look from Pat to Lori. She starred at the other man then and snickere din to her mug not saying a word on that Thet got Pat to laugh. Lori and Georie sitting in a tree. Pat go home to your wife! Georg shot back in play. He then looked back to Lori. Still got a crush on me? She shrugged with her best poker face on,like she had no idea what the man was saying. Huh ? still stone cold poker face. Crush? when did I ever have a crush on ye ? poker face,hold it together

He sipped his ale. Ever since we grew up together..more so when I saved your life. Looking at her from over the mug. That trait of being able to read people coming into play now.

Oh she knew full well when she did from the moment they met when they were three till she was a teenager she crushed over him, then she loved him. But shed never tell him that, not after so long. think they spiked your ale.. Capt. smirking over her own mugs rim,poker face gone, he could see it in her eyes, she still did have a crush on him

He nodded lightly. Then I guess your mother was wrong..oh well.. That reminded him. I morned their passing....

Thank you she nodded I morned your parents passing as well. It seems none of my siblings ever did come back to see their dear parents again. old ghosts And what did my mother tell you back then?That I enjoyed your company, that she wanted oh so much for us to be a thing? brows risen she knew thats what her mother had said

Oh nothing.. Suddenly getting that dead serious poker face. Just said you bawled your eyes out professing your undying love for me..when I left. That she had Oh, well. Yes, you disappeared on me, we were best friends, I did love you a smile.How true those words still were. Then they died, and I left too. so he did have a poker face, a cute one at that. Another sip

You still do. Another sip as he looked her in the eyes, before moving to stand. But I see you have a boyfriend now. Looking towards poor Teddy.. Who seemed to shrik under Georg's look. She looked back tot he little tender boy Oh yes, were torrid lovers she sent Teddy a wink and he nearly fell over. She rose to her feet too You go ahead and think what you want.. He chuckled and turned to leave. Not that I care if you have a lover.. A look over his shoulder.. Liar.. Oh he seemed to be feeling a litle better.. As he moved to head out.

She side stepped around the table to block himIt was good to see you again. I am sure were bound to run in to one another,again. And one more thing.. she leaned in closer and touched his stubbly cheek with her fingers Your right.. I am.. a wink and a kiss for that same cheek,then she spun and walked back to the bar,slowly

He blinked to the kiss before looking over his shoulder to her again. I see.. Murmured softly..as he headed out. Pat moved over to her.. Go..I know ye wish to give him space..but right now..he be needing your frriendship..

Her brows rose to Pat did they spike your drink?Didnt you see him?He wants nothing to do with me. He has friends here.. I wouldnt worry about him she grabbed het coat off the near by stool Pat shook his head softly. Lass.. I known him all his life.. The boy is going through a hard time.. He needs you more than ye know.

She shrugged it on,and tucked the one long strand of dirty blonde hair behind her pierced elven ear. Yeah well, if he hates me forever after this, I'm coming back to find you.. and she went off to follow Georg

I'll be waitting! He grinned and watched her head off. Georg was heading back to his home. Hands tucked into his pockets, gaze more one the ground. than looking around

And she followed him, for a while then tooka short cut to cut him off, how funny it was to her that she recalled every street here. So you running from every woman you know or just me? He came to a stop to seeing her in front of him. It's not you.. I'm just not sure what I want anymore.. The one dream I had..was shattered.. To have a family..

her hands on her hips over the sashs belt she smirked at him. She was trying to be light. I understand that she stepped up beside him but you do have family here. I remember you used to t alk about the royals here,like family. And she may be gone, the woman you loved, but there are people here that love you too. And theres always time for a family of your own again. Your immortal remember? yes she still rememebred that he wasnt like any other man shed ever known.

He nodded softly to that. I know..it's just.. He started to walk again..Slower this time. I though she was the one.. His tone lowered..She just might catch him saying something about his mother being right.

A slow nod, she heard his mutter Mothers always know.. said lightly as she walked with him If she had been she would have stayed. She wouldnt have run off. she gave his shoudler, the one closet to her a soft rubbesides theres lots of fish in the sea. Take Pat out as your wing man, you'll have lots of ladies. I mean a handsome single captain? Whos caring, and dear and... she looked off

Dashing..and has the heart of a young woman that's beside him right now. Giving her a shove, as she'd note he was stopping at the small gravesite where their parents were buried. He kneeled down. Placing a red rose on each grave.

she nodded aye those things too.. she noted they had come to the grave yard.And the roses he placed,she smiled softy,noting also that this was not the first time he had been here to place roses They adored you.. my parents.my father wanted you to be his son too. She knelt and touched the grave stones I am sorry I have been away,I will visit more often now.. she made a promise to the sky and stones

He looked to her. And tell someone that you love him.. HE stood and started to move from her She rose slowly. Her brows perked at him I think he already knows that I love him.Always have.

He looked over his shoulder. Can't hear you! So being the rogueish pirate.

She tucked her hands in to her pockets and walked by him back in to the street. She snickered at him,and walked up beside him again.And stopped him from going any where then hear this.. she leaned in closer, and kissed him once softly on the lips. I do love you, always have always will. then she stepped away and kept walking

But this time he caught her shoulder, before she could leave.. Just give me time..Lori.. that is all I ask.. Turning her to face him. I know it is alot ....but I just need time..

No it wasnt the kind of kiss she had long dreamed about to have with him,it was short and she didnt even give him time to kiss her back, she wasnt expecting him to, Nor was she expecting him to stop her You got it.. she nodded I've got all the time in the world,I'm not getting any older.

He nodded softly, before moving by her.. Only to pop her rump.. Hmm.. it's firmer than I remember.

She snickered and poped him back in his so is yours .. smirking You head on home now she knew thats where he was going I'll be around.. a soft wink He looked over his shoulder. Not going to make sure I don't run off on you again.?

She knew the home she had grown up in was gone now, she had sold it before she left, it was part of the dock,a ship yard market place. She would be staying at an inn, likely not the Guardian. Nope, you do what ever you want. If were meant to see each other again, we will. she turned and walked back the way they had come arm went up to wave goodnight

You always have a room here.. Over his shoulder, as he meant his home. I think I'd better stick to the inn. a smirkdon't want to tempt myself too much... a smile as she slipped away He chuckled to that, as he was smiling now.. He was feeling better as he headed to his home. Pat was heading out and caught the smile on Lori's lips. Told ye so Your a crazy ol man.. smiling still she walked on for one of the other little inns.

He laughed Give him hell! And off he went to his wife.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-05 14:07 EST

Seeing him again.It brings up everything we ever went through. Always side by side.My mother used to always say to me. "Well there you are and where is your shadow?" My parents loved him,even before he saved my life. My father saw him as an upstanding gentleman.

They say you can never forget your first true love. It was always that way for me. I left everything behind but took little pieces with me. Pieces of him, of my parents.

As I lie awake in the little bed in the little in at the end of town. I can't get my mind off of him. Hes changed, I've changed. But when we were together it was like old times again. Two best friends. I got up the nerve to tell him how I feel, how I've felt for years now. I was even bold and kissed him, just softly just once.

I am a crazy fool for it too. He was married, he had a wife and she she was pregnant with his child and then poof she runs off. It sounds like a con to me, like she was in it for the money or some thrill.

I have had my share of male company,my share of flirtations. But I've never been close to anyone,never that close. If you catch my meaning. I've waited. Not that its not hard being one of the only woemn about many male saliors, but hlaf of them have been rather decent men.

Maybe a small part of me always wanted it to be my first love. Though it has no chance of happening. He needs time, and time I'll give him. Why else would I go half way across town?This way I wont be tempted to go by his house. This way maybe I wont run in to him for a while.

I can't really describe well enough how he makes me feel. Like I am walking on air,like I can be myself again. I dont have to be tough and a pirate.I can be the old me the me he used to know. The funny witty girl from around the corner.

Though I am not really her any more,the sea hardend me,the trails I have faced, the places I have seen. Yet when he looks in to my eyes I ams even all ovr again crushing on him. In love with him.

I still can't bring my self to think that he was married, and she left him. She up and left him. His hearts in pieces and may never heal. I could hunt the wench down and skin her alive. And hes a father too, even if she and their child aren't here. Part of me hopes she never comes back,that she satys gone. But what about the child, doesnt he have the right to know his child? I can't imagine what hes going through, his dream was shattered. I know what thats like.. its like your drowing,slowly.

I feel much a crook in all of this. I came back looking for him. And if I had come back to find him married with a child on the way. Part of me would have been crushed,but I would still love him.Adore him as my friend. "There are plenty of fish in the sea." I would have had to use that line on myself.

But hes alone now. Even with those friends and family he has left here. And I want so badly to be there for him. "Give me time.." His words still echo in my mind. "Sure.. all the time in the world." Even though all I want to do is kiss him. To have him lift me in his arms,like he used to.

To gaze in to his dark eyes and see him looking back at me,all the love in the world in his eyes for me.

I used to dream about him. Fantasize, I still do. I replayed the night he save dmy life over and over again in my mind. How he came out of no where so fast, and was so dangerous and vicious. The thugs never knew what hit them, even though they hit back. And his wounds seemed nothing to him. I saw what he was that night, and I wasnt sacred. He thought I was going to freak out on him, but when I didnt he gave me this.

She would idly touch the soft silver woven braclet with the links added to it.

He told me his secret,I am sure I wasnt the first to know. But it made me feel like I was in some special club and when I kissed his cheek and thanked him,I think he was surpised.

I owe him a lot. Always there for me over the years, as young boys broke my heart. I crushed over him yes, but even then I knew he was out of my leage. I tried for a long time to date other men, but it never worked out, flirting and messing around were never enough for them, and I wasnt willing to take that step. te can truly say their a virgin? Least none I have met. Bold as I have become,I am still waiting for the right man. In my dreams it was always Georg. But dreams and relaity are very different things.

If I could only just sleep. Some how plan my way around this city with out seeing him for a while. Maybe I should head out side the city walls, find a new place to bunk for a while. that way I wont be tempted to go and see him again. He needs time and space. I owe him that.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-06-05 19:20 EST

Once I got back home, my mind was suddenly filled with old memories. The laughter that filld this house, as well as the sadness. From the times my family and Lori's would come together for dinner parties. To those when Darkmere and his two sons would come.

I have made a lot of friends here, each one has had an impact on my life. But as I think back now.. One tends to stand above the rest. Lorelei. I knew all along how she felt about me. Even before she or her mother told me.

I gained the ability to read most people, due to Darkmere taking me under his wing and trainning me. My parents always tried to repay him, but he never worried about it. It gained him their respect. And turned me into a more daring man.

Yet here..back at home, where all my trips began. I am faced with two roads to follow. Do I continue to follow the road I am on. Letting the recent past guide my life, to the point I am to scared to risk it all?

Or do I follow the path I have always followed. This one had caused me pain as of late, yet it has shown me who my true friends are. Come morning I will do as I have always done. I will follow the third path.

The path most never see, the path where one calls their own shots. Follow their own rules, reguardless of the risks. Wheather they be great or small. I know what I will do from this day forwards. I just wonder if Lori, if asked will walk beside me down this road.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-08 00:36 EST

She didnt go back to thwe Guardian. No point in letting poor Teddy wish he was older. She wandered till she found another inn,something small out of the way,far enough to keep her from going back across town to see him, how crazy had the night been? And when morning came she was up wandering out of the city

Come morning, Georg would be out in town as well. All nice and cleaned up, looking how a rogueish sea captain should. With a passing nod to everyone that greeted him. Or offering a helping hand when it was needed. Slowly starting to open up again.

It was time she figured to wander beyond the places she had been as a child, she had seen many realms sinc eleaving home, but never had once stepped very far away from the little dock town. A slow glance over her shoulder to the streets,filling with people. Market stals being set up,things being sold.

He was moving to head out of town as well, pausing to pick up a white horse. Before mounting up to head out. Sure to catch the eye on any young woman. She puased to buy a few things, some things for ehr day trio,food,water,a new non rusted dagger. She bought a little wild flower from a little girl and her mother and tucked it in to ehr hair. Diolla Lle.. a smile and a wink before heading out past the city gates.

And he came trotting up behind her, before reaching out to pluck the flower from her hair. Mine now. Said as rider and horse trotted by her.. Slow enough for her to give chase. Hey and chase him down she did,I bought and paid for that...

He grinned . And I just stole it. Hood up and masking his voice.. Just to add a touch of mystery to the mix. Still trotting off on his horse, heading towards the woods just beyond the town. She growled under her breath, no one stole from her Come back here you thiveing dog.. she picked up her speed. It was justa little flower but she had liked how the little girl smiled when she sold them. Lori wasnt going to let it get stolen, so with a touch of help from a touch of magic she was on the back of that white horse a dagger to his back slow down... now

And he leaned his head back enough to get the hood to fall back. Do you always pull a dagger on those you love? Said as he lightly twisted the flower between two fingers. She with drew it slowly sometimes.. I didnt know it was you. she took back her flower nice moves...

He smirked. THanks.. now I know how to get you to chase after me.. Rogueish grin at her, trying to get her to blush. She tucked the flower in to her hair No one steals from me. She smirked at him, a faint blush on her cheek soon gone as she slid off his horse to the ground Your lucky,I didnt go for a lower blow

That so? He slid off the horse, and plucked the flower from her hair again. Only to take off running from her. Hey! she huffed and chased after him again. Your a thiving pirate you know that calling after him, and hed feel somehting hit his back, was that snow she was tossing at him? Yes, she was conjuring little snow balls as she ran after him

He chuckled to that comment. That I am! Called back to her before being pelted by magical snowballs. He ducked behind a tree, tucking the flower into his coat. He then started to send snowballs back at her.. Odd.. seeing how it was summer. She snickered ducking around a tree do you always steal from women? another ball tossed his way Or just me? Ducking the snowballs. You are missing a dagger too! Called back to her.. As he held out his hand.. waving her newly bought one.. Oh he was so going to get it.

Hey she scowled I need that I tossed my old one she still had her pisol and sword right, she double checked, yep both there, so ducking and rolling she went after him. Your going to get it He chuckled and hopped up into the tree.. Grinning as he watched her stalk towards that tree.. Trying not to give away his postion..So he could catch her off guard. She sniffed around for him,as she came around the tree then she looked up oh he wasnt about to fool her get your arse down here so I can kick it

He smirked down at her, then dropped down. Placing her between him and the tree. He moved in to pin her there.. You won't hurt me. I wont? her brows rose up at him, and would he feel that magic building around them I am not the same little girl you once knew. Trapped or not she had learned how to fight her way out of things I have a mean right hook.. He smirked more to feeling that energy building around them. No.. you won't. Leaning in closer to her. Looking her in the eyes.

She looked back in to his eyes Not if you give me my things back I won't she grinned,and wiggled her fingers, one hand full of snow already He just smiled and her.. Then dumped a fist sized snowball down the front of her shirt. Then made a run for it. Laughing. She shivered and cried out in the shock to the cold then ran after him that snow follwoing him first Get your tiny arse back here.. chase chase You always liked my arse. Over his shoulder as he ducked behind another tree. After getting hit with another snow ball.

She smrikedyes. Ducking too and shaking out the snow from under her shirt Are you going to play nicely,and give me my things back? He smirked and poked his head around the tree. Only when you give up. She huffed and ticking out her tongue then ducking back again Fine I give up

Then come out.. hands out where I can see them. Oh he's not about to get hit with more snowballs. She rolled out behind a bush and put her empty hands up in the air, oh she wasnt about to get hit either
And he slowly moved towards her, smiling innocently. Watching her carefully. He knew she was far more..crafty than she used to be..then again the same could be said of him She watched him standing up slowly still showing her hands. Truce? HE tilted his head, before usig that vampiric speed, to cuff her hands together. Truce. A light tug on the handcuffs.

She growled at himHey she wiggled her fingers and wrists what are you doing? This. Again using that speed to uncuff then recuff her hands..Behind her back, placing them very close together. Hey she wiggled and fought Not fair, your using your speed against me. an icy glare I dont need my hands to cast magic you know

True but.. And he kissed her this time, and pulled back before she could return it.. So playing the rogue pirate. She smirked to the rouge kiss hmm you had to cuff me up to kiss me ? oh she was working on breaking those cuffs already

Not that it would help her, he's holding her hands with his. Maybe.. but I captured you..and we are all alone out here She snickered to him, hed feel that frost effect on his hands I dont mind being alone with you. Even in the middle of no where He smirked to that chilling effect. I know.. Letting her go before handing her the dagger back, then slipped the flower into her hair.

she smirked to having her things back,and being let go.Thanks she winked at him, then looked over to that faithful horse of his nibbling on some grass A white horse? Yes.. what about it? Winking at her, as he moved over to the horse. Lightly petting the stud.

She wiggled her freed hands about and ran them through her hair nothing, bound to catch some attention with him she smirked and walked back towards the dirt road off to save some damsel in distress? He chuckled softly. No.. just going out for a ride. Now mounting the stud. Got some one you are rushing off to meet?

She shook her head No,I was going for a walk, maybe have a picnic she patted her little brown leather pouch. Then some crafty theife stole my flower..a smirk as she shook her head at him, he did look dashing with that white horse and all

He smirked to that. Not like you would want to ride with me. Slowly turnning the horse, to head off. Are you offering? a head tilt It would be unkind to tease a lady she walked up tot he horse and gave hima rub on the nose wouldnt it? smiling in to the horses big brown eyes

And when do you act like a lady? Teasing her even as he nudged the horse's flanks, moving the stud up to let her mount up behind him. Or in front of him..Her choice. She smirked and mounted behind Never.. a wink He laughed softly, and nudged the horse's flanks again. Spurring the horse into a trot. Oh I bet you could be one.. if you behaved long enough.

She held on and snickered maybe she didnt want to hang on to tightly, but she hung on enough to take him in all over again For money or other things. Then I could act like a lady.He looked over his shoulder to her. And if a certain pirate asked you to be a lady? Letting the horse lead the way.. Depends on the pirate. grinning at him like the devil. You know I havent worn a dress since i was seven and havent acted like a lady since i was fifteen. Theres no room for ladies on the high seas,you know that.

He chuckled to that. True.. but you were always a lady around me.. Winking at her. Like you are being one right now.. You aren't trying to do anything. She smiled Why would I try anything? she was honoring his request for time We're friends. And around you any woman would be a lady. Your dashing she gave his side a poke and kind of cute He jumped to the poke. And here I thought you were this wild pirate.. Guess I'll have to keep looking. Teasing ehr more. Yet you wouldn't know how to be bold..

She smirked to him I do know how, you asked for time, I am giving you that. You have no idea how bold I've become. That so? He smirked more, and looked to where they were going. In an open field, heading towards a lone tree. And just how bold have you become? I am not the shy little girl any more she wrapped her arms tigher about him And I am sure youd love to know how bold I've become..

He smirked. You talk a lot about being bold.. Light tug on the reins to get the horse to stop. Then slipped from her arms, and off the horse. She smirked and slid off too I am not about to show you. She took a slow long weaving path through the grass He smirked and let the horse eat some grass, before following her. Because you are only bold around shy little boys.. He inhaled a moment. Hmm.

she snickered to that No,I am bold when I need and want to be. And I can't be bold around you. You don't want me.. you need time and she sat in the sun So im not about to break your trust by pinning you to the ground and well.. she lay back with her eyes closed

He moved to sit down beside her. smirking slowly. It would be your first time wouldn't it? Looking down to her, as he tilted his head. She snickered and looked over at him I've been with my share of men if thats what you mean . Eyes closed again He tapped his nose. You forget what I am, Lori. But he looked around, watchign the horse running around.. Enjoying being out in the open. She cocked her head at him Okay so your not technically a 'man.. ' Your a vampire. But you still have male parts so she smirked

He smirked to that. I am still a man..I just happen to be a vampire. Poking her in the side. She smirked to him and poked him back what makes you think im a virgin? proping on to her side to face him hasnt it occured to you where I have been all these years.You know on ships,in dock towns with pirates mostly male pirates He chuckled and turned to lay on his side. Because Lori.. a vampire can tell the difference. Tapping her nose. I inhaled your scent.. As bold as you maybe.. You are still a lady deep down..

Being a lady and being a Virgin arent the same thing, I have high standards for the men I choose to spend time with. And I dont like to sleep around. If that makes me a lady deep down, so be it laying back in to the grass again He smirked and moved to hover over her.. Just to torment her. Don't lie to me.. You know I can tell the difference.. Said softly.

She opened her eyes and looked up at him and poked his nose I am not lying, I do have high standards and I dont sleep around, theres nothing wrong with my life style choice. I am waiting for the right man, besides.I've always heard the first time is horrible... so I'll wait.. A man that you are so madly in love with, that you came home.. Hoping to find out where he was at..so you could hunt him down? Grinning as he leaned back, yet didn't move from being over her.

She opened her eyes and smirked up No that was a bold faced lie I came home for other reasons You lie. Smirking down at her. As he moved a hand up to toy with one of her ears. Seeing if what he heard was true.

She smiled and her eyes closed again Does it matter if I am? I am still home. True.. and you have found the man of your dreams. Stil toying with her ears, Slowly straddling her hips now.

She liked the way he touched her ears and she opened her eyes to nod up to him maybe.. smirking at him as he straddled her legs but he has a broken heart It's healing. Still not moving from her, as he looked her in the eyes. Seeing she wasn't asking him to stop.. So he continued to toy and tease her ears.

She smiled up to him Good. she reached up and press her hand to his chest over his heart,now he would notice that silver shine from her wrist as her braclet moved down her arm. I remember the day after you saved my life,you were so worried I was going to freak out on you

He nodded softly, before noticing the braclet.. He gave that to her on that day.. And I gave you the braclet that you still wear.. She was changing the subject, but her mind didnt wander past the nice feeling of his hands upon her ears. As they brushed over her little hoop earrings then her sea shell ones than dangled. I have had to add a few links to it.. but yes she grinned I tresured that day.. it was like I was in on some secret club

He chuckled softly at her trying to change the subject. And here you are.. under the man you love.. Trying to keep from blushing at how close he is to you Her fingers moved over his chest as he hovered,over the buttons of his shirt then back up over his heart Well arent you so full of knowing.. she hid her blush still, but she could feel it I used to dream about this...

That so? Hands moving down to catch her hands, to pin them over her head, allowing him to lean near flush against her. Did it go like this? She flushed red suddenly,and smiled maybe.. looking up in to his eyes I always dreamt of you, even after I left.. even to this day. she wiggled her fingers at him He smirked down at her, streching her arms out a bit more, allowing him to lean closer. Maybe? Now leaning down to tease her left ear with a slow trailling kiss.

She smirked and closed her eyes Yes, most of them went just like this. That was until she had left home, then her dreams always turned bolder I was young once, and I wanted you,even then I see. Trailling those kisses to her neck. And now you wish to be bold.. Whispered against the flesh of her neck. So trying to get her to start wiggling around. Seeing how he asked her to wait, and here he was.. Laying over her tormenting her to her very soul.

She nodded and gave a little wiggle under him Yes he was driving her mad, he had asked her to wait, and she was willing to do that, and here he was kissing her ear and neck and he was oving pressed closed to her.. enough to drive anyone crazy He grinned and nudged her head back, now kissing the front of her throat and just under her chin. Not like you have it in you to be bold right now..

She felt like jelly right now, pure jelly. She smirked though as he kissed down her throat Well Iam trapped
Yet you are waitting... Oh he knew she was holding back. Hmm perhaps I should.. do this till I think you are ready. Leaning back to grin down at her.

She smirked at him as he leaned back Theres a time and place for everything . She wiggled her fingers at him and slipped free of that hold to pull him back down by his shirt collar your a tease you know that two could play that game.she leaned in closer then kissed his cheek,his ear lobe and went back down to the grass

He smirked as he let her kiss him where she wished to, before smirking Maybe.. but I can see the love in your eyes.. Come..stay with me. That is..unless you don't wish to. Hmm she smiled giving it some thought Alight, do i get my own room? He nodded lightly. Aye. Slowly moving to lay beside her again.

She nodded and smiledgood. and she closed her eyes again He chuckled softly. Or do you want to sleep nude in my bed..Pressed all in close against me? Moving to lay down, hands behind his head as he closed his eyes

She giggled and eyed him do not tempt me.. He smirked to that. Tempt you? He smirked more. I never tempt She grinned at him Hmm I am sure if I slept in your bed in the nude I could tempt you a bit Perhaps.. Openning his eyes to look at her. but I'll need to see what you look like nude, before I can have an opinion. She smirked and didnt say a word on that Well.. come on.. I am waitting.. Grinning wildly. Get up and get to stripping.. I want to see. In your dreams shot back at him Chicken.. He winked at her. If you were so bold.. you would show me..

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-08 01:53 EST

The old me would have flushed so red at him asking me to well strip. The new me really wanted to, the bolder side of me. Wanted to pin him in the grass and just go for it. Then some where inbteween the two there is this person I have barrowed. She decied not to. She decieded that she was a lady some where deep in her soul. So we got up, road back in to town and I can't believe I am here.

His house, its seen so much, laughter,tears,pain. Good times and bad. We can not go back to the past we can only move forward, step by step. I brought myself here. But the idea of finding the man I loved, drove me.

I think he knew all a long how I felt just never said anything not aword in al the years we knew each other. I dont claim to know if he likes me or not. His room is two doors down from where I lay now. In 'my' room. Between us, the room that used to be the study and still is, filled with books, and another room, now empty,the walls barrien. I can not recall what that room was,perhaps his parents room, or maybe oh yes maybe A nursey.

Its been a long time since I slept in a bed I didnt have to pay for. Longer since I could wear my night clothes,sleeping in my every day clothing got to be a habbit on the ocean. And tomorrow,I'll have me a nice long bath, with out worry that some drunk pirate scum is going to walk in on me.

I can wash the sea water from my hair, and use the lavender soap I bought three ports ago.

I lay here alone,the pillow crushed up against my chest. My eyes on the door. I can not go back, only forward. So I will continue on. I cxan not say that I am not lonesome,I wish I could curl up beside him,Id find some comfort in that. But as his friend,I honor his wish for time.

Though hes a rouge and devil for teasing me so. Not that i didnt like it. He always knew me better than anyone.

I wish I could slip out of this bed and go wo doors over and slip in to his. But perhaps I can dream about that.

Tomorrow the stuff of every day living returns,the Mermaids Lace will leave tomorrow. And with out me. I know some of the crew will miss me, but for now my place is here.For long as I am needed to be here.

I feel different, but the same. I keep thinking about his kiss the other day. The way he kissed my neck and ear.. and how it made me feel. Just like I was dreaming. Perhaps I am, just dreaming and Im still at sea day dreaming this whole thing. And Georg ...

Well I would wish for him to be happy,in what ever way possible.If this were just a dream. But it feels too real to not be true.

But still I can dream, imgaine that this little feather pillow is him, just for a moment.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-06-09 00:07 EST

Now back in my house, after our trip into the fields outside the town. Lori in her room just two doors down from mine. I know she is probably doing the same thing I am doing at this moment. Thinking about what happened.

I know I told her I wished for time, but the more time we spent laying in the grass. The more the younger side of me showed up. We would always close, knowing the other better than anyone else.

The moment I asked her to come stay with me. Her eyes lit up like they always done, even back when my parents would babysit her and her siblings. Lori would fuss and carry on till she got to sit by me.

Her siblings would always tease her about it, with her snapping back at them. Even I teased her about it, which always got her to just stare at me. Blushing like she was yesterday.

She has gotten bolder since I last knew her, then again. So have I. I think it is time for me to have a talk with her. I still need to send word to Darkmere and his family. Yet at the same time, I think they already know.

For now I will focus on the here and now..Starting two doors down. I took a deep breath before rising, slipping on a shirt. Then out of my room, slowly moving two doors down.

I took my fate into my own hands..then knocked on the door lightly. What ever happens after this night. There is no turning back..

"Lori..you still awake?" Georg said softly as he knocked on the door again. He knew from this moment on, what ever happened. Things would either change for the good or the worst.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-09 00:40 EST

"Sleep will never come as long as you don't close your eyes child." My mother used to say. "There will be more to do tomorrow, this day is at its end, you need your rest." "But I can not sleep mama." Then she would kiss my brow and I'd find myself sound asleep moments later. How I would love to feel that wamrth of ehr kiss, the smell fo her lavender hair. The soft voice as she sang me to sleep.

But now still I lie awake thinking,dreaming while awake about. Him. Hima nd his time needing, me and my damn foolishness for saying I'd come stay here when its driven me crazy from the moment I arrived. "This is the kitchen, the bath, the study." As If I hadnt seen his house, which I have, but its been years. Many things have changed the decore some of the rooms, but the basic house is the same. "My room.." Two door later, "your room." Two doors and some soild walls and a godo dead bolt yes that should keep me out of his room, yes yes, and the two story drop frm the window should keep me steady. I bathed, we ate, we said goodnight,I thanked him again. And then to bed, yet no sleep.

"Lori..you still awake?"

I am dreaming, yes. The thought entered her mind as her eyes shot to the door,it wasn't locked the lights were still burning. So unless shed fallen alseep with half the lights on..

"Ahh yes.. I am." Rising out of the bed she crossed the room,forgetting entirely what she had on, a basic black night gowwn with some soft elven style lace around the bottom hem and bust line. She ran her fingers through ehr hair and turned the door knob. "Something wrong?" She didnt just open the door a rack she swung it open fully. Shaking the non-sleepyness from her eyes a smile to him.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-09 13:55 EST

Georg took a deep breath as he watched the door knob slowly turn. Debating if he should head back to his room. To late as she openned the door..Winde open, allowing him to see what she was wearing. Not hidding the once over. Her brows rose at him as she caught that look he gave her something ye need? Not that she minded one bit that he gave her the once over, he was free to do that when ever he wished

Just checking on you. Flashing her a smile, as he turned to leave. Oh he knew she'd see through that lie. Liar She leaned in the door frame The only time you ever would check on me is when I would scream bloody murder in the middle of the night.. so tell me whats on your mind? He came to a stop. And if I recall.. you only did that to get my attention. Turnning to face her with a smirk, now moving back down to her.

Only the once.. Smirking softly at him The first time was real,after the fact of my almost kidnapping..but I loved the way you rushed to my aid.. so She shrugged So whats on your mind? She turned and walked back in to 'her' room and sat on the edge of the bed,crossing her legs ,and oh how tan she was,all that sea time ahd turned her pale skin sunkissed

And he just walked right in, without being asked. Then shut the door. You done it every other day.. then tried to play it off that you saw something that scared you. Teasing her. She grinned at him Maybe I did.Or maybe I didn't. you still came rushing to me. Ready to fight off anyone or anything..

Uh huh..and the moment I figured it out.. You looked away..blushing from head to toe. Slowly moving towards the bed, then sat down. She smirked at him Well, you were always very smart at seeing through my lies. But you still came, you could have not.. you know And she turned to face himBut this is all beside the point He chuckled softly and looked her over again.. THen smirked. You still owe me that strip. A very light tug to her nighty. Or do I need to go get my dagger? Her brows rose at him. I do not owe you a strip,I am a lady. And if you dare cut this I will make sure you wake up with no clothes to wear.

He rose and started towards the door. Guess I'll go get my dagger. A look over his shoulder, letting her see that pirate grin. Oh he was dead serious. She rushed up and blocked his way Your not serious.. your just joking She pressed to the door so he couldnt open in And I never said I would strip.. you brought it up

He came to a stop and tapped her nose. I dared you in the fields..to prove you were bold.. I'm calling you out on that dare. He came to a stop and tapped her nose.

Hmm yes you dared me and the old me would have never let you dare me in the first place but the new me would take you up on that dare.. Hmm she looked to him and smirked well if its strip or have my nightgown cut to pieces.. Id rather strip He smirked and motioned to the spot a few feet from the door. Better make it a good show. She snickered at him and moved from the door you paying? she walked tot he spot in the center of'her' room.

I might. Now turning to lean against the door. Smirking at her, as she appeared to own up to his bold dare of calling her out on her own She winked to that Better pay good then.. She faced him,thinking the whole while that she was crazy but oh well. Down went the first silken strap off her shoulder nice and slow

And he crossed his arms over his chest. Watchng her slow teasing show. Oh he'd pay..once she was nude.
She smirked over to him You sure about this? And there slowly went the other strap over her shoulder. Better hurry.. Moving a hand down to the door knob. Grinng more and more at her. I thought you wanted a good show, not a fast show and she slid her first arm free

True. And she'd hear the door click. He just locked them both in the room. Her brows rose at him, locking them together in a room, the rouge but there went the other arm,The only thing holding it up was her fingers on the sides You sure about this? What if I give you a heart attack? He smirked and started towards her. You best drop it Lori.. A lick of his lips..He seemed to have something planned. She smirked at him Very well, I warned you And she let it drop to the floor,she had nothing under it Happy now? Golden brows risen at him more

He came to a stop and looked her tanned form over. He then smirked. And you said you were a lady. Teasing her as he quicking picked her nighty up before she could. She shrugged You did dare me. And it was either that or loose my favorite night gown what was I to do let you cut it to pieces? Besides I have nothing to hide from you or any other man Uh huh. Tossing her nighty to the side, as he aimmed to get her to back up to the bed. If you have nothing to hide...then why wait to let someone trap you?

Trap me? She backed up slowly That is not what I am waiting for. She kept her eyes on him then sat back to the bed again That so? He then moved up to her. Slowly pressing her back to the bed. You weren't waitting for me to do this? Her smile would give away her lie No.. I know the difference between a day dream and what really is.. she moved back over the bedAnd your just a tease, you proved that already That so? He smirked at her, as he leaned back... Then slowly..very slowly undressed. Letting her watch too.

Her brows perked more watching him,now that was indeed a nice dream come true. And she did watch,contently He smirked to that look. This isn't a dream Lori. Said as he moved onto the bed with her. Now laying on his side facing her. I am starting to get that she turned on her side and gazed in to his eyes But I thought you wanted, needed time.. and She gave him a look over,she couldn't help it

He smirked to that once over. Yet pulled the sheets up. Aye..never said we couldn't share a bed..unless you.. Slowly moving to get out of her bed. No stay she tugged on his arm stay.. but were not dressed,arent you worried something might happen? He kissed her brow. I know you better than anyone, Lori..You wont let anything happen..

She smiled to the soft kiss to her brow Thats true I wont. She bit her bottom lip softly and scooted closer, pressing her hands to his chest At least not now.. He smiled and wrapped his arms around her. Holding her close, before closing his eyes.. Who knew that just having there would help him to fall asleep. It seemed to help her too,all the worry faded away

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-09 14:07 EST

Sleep came too easily, the sweet smell of his skin, that musk with the tinge of the sea. His slow even breathe his arm around her shoulder. Sleep came all too easily. How odd that not only she would find peace in him being there but he seemed to find some peace too.

This has to be a dream ,yes. None of this is real. Her mind told ehr as she dreaemed still of him even with him right beside her. Last night didnt really happen.

But when she opened her eyes just enough to catch that it was daylight out, she saw him there her head still resting on his chest,their clothes strune about the room, his shirt at the foot of the bed,she wanted to pintch herself,make sure she wasnt dreaming. For this could have never happened outside of a dream.

She tugged on her side of the sheets wrapping them around her form. She shivered lightly, not beacuse she was cold, but in knowing that it wasnt a dream. He was realy there, still asleep as the dawn broke, the light coming through the window just slightly. Her fingers curled over his chest,this ws better than any dream, because it was real.

She had slept more soundly than she ever thought she could. She felt safer than ever in his arms.It was again like old times. They had shared a bed once before long ago, but never like this, she tugged her sheets hiigher wrapping them about her bust. He had convinced her to strip,and she had done it, and he had watched. And it seemed liked it. She knew she had liked when he returned the favor.

She inched her head up to the pillow slowly, hoping not to wake him. His face in sleep looked so calm. Not so tormented or sad as he seemed sometimes. She knew if she stayed there too long that she would want to kiss him,to wake him, so she stopped herself and slid out of the bed, and crossed around it,looking for her night gown.

She could try to make some breakfast for them both before he woke up, if she could find her night gown.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-06-10 17:24 EST

Sleep came easy to me. All it took was spending the night near Lori. It was the first time it has happened, since we were childern. When she'd climb into my bed, claimming the lightening scared her.

But now it is more personal. Both of us wanted it, yet neither of us moved tried anything. I knkow when she waves, seeing me laying here will get her to see that it wasn't a dream. I came to her room last night, and got her to strip for me.

In turn I stripped for her, getting her to stare. We both enjoyed watching the other strip. Here we are..Sharing the same bed, and when we wave. Things will never be the same.

Georg would wake, having felt Lori slip from the bed, before sitting up. Seeing her wrapped up in the sheets, and bent over right by his side of the bed. So he gave her a nice hello..By swatting her right across her butt.

"Morning." HE flashed her a grin, before slipping out of the bed. Then picked up his pants to slip them on. Keeping her in his line of sight.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-11 00:30 EST

Creeping,creeping,creeping around the flor looking for her night gown.Clutching the sheets looking for ehr nighty.Then Slap.

"Georg!" A look at him, "Morning." What a good monging it was. Then Ah ha there was her night gown and off went the sheets and on went the nighty over her head. "I will get you for that,in fact maybe I wont make my special waffles for you." He knew well that she could cook. He knew she was a rather good cook, and a good little kitchen helper, as she ahd been all tier lives for both their mothers. In fact 'her' waffle recipe had been on his mother told her about.

"Sweet, warm waffles with fresh fruit and juice. Mmm hmm sounds sooo good." She made a little swish move with her hips. "Or maybe denying you food is mean, maybe I could just do this." She leaned in to him, so close she might just kiss him, then she started to tickle him. Pushing him back to the bed ticking him. "Say uncle." Tickle tickle, and she wasnt about to stop,she straddled his legs and tickled his sides without mercy.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-06-13 13:18 EST

He flashed her a mock pout to her denying him those waffles. " You wouldn't dare not cook them for me..You always cook them for me." Crossing his arms as he sat down on the bed. Trying hard not to grin at her, before he found himself laying back on the bed.

He then started to wiggle under her, as she started to tickle him. "Never!" Laughing as he started to tickle her right back. Just to make her squirm as it was now a tickle fight. Who would win?

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-15 00:46 EST

As he started to tickle her back she giggled,her fingers failing to hit their marks as she wiggled. "That is not fair.." Said through giggles,and deep breaths.

He was a pro at tickle fights, she knew this but she was ampted to win. So trying not to giggle,smirking as he tickled her she went back to tickling his sides. "Say uncle.." She leaned down ove rhim tickling back now as she wiggled and laughed from this all out tickle fight. She knew who would win, it would likely be him. But she wasnt giving up.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-06-15 14:50 EST

"This is so fair." Grinning up at her as he noted she was missing her mark now. Now sneaking a hand up, waitting for the right moment to strike. He continued to laugh as she refused to give up, which is just how he hoped it would go.

His hand then shot up when she leaned in, catching the back of her head. Before kissing her flush on the lips. His goal was to break her focus on tickling him. And give in to that soft slow kiss, and allow him to win thi tickle war.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-16 00:21 EST

"Not." She giggled wiggling, tickling with out any sign of stopping even though she was missing ehr mark now and again as he returned the tickle war. That was until he kissed her.

The kiss caught her off guard. He always knew how to do that .She gave in to the kiss, forgetting all about the tickle war. Her hands fell from his side and rushed his shoulders. Her eyes closed. Her focus wa sonly on that slow kiss. He never could play fair, but at the moment she didnt really care.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-06-16 13:51 EST

The kiss lasted for a few moments longer, before he pulled back from it. A slow grin as he openned his eyes, then started to tickle her again. "Surrender, or I'll never kiss you like that again." Rogue grin crossing his lips, as he knew she'd pout and cry foul on him.

Yet he only tickled her for a few moments longer, before rolling her to lay on the bed. He then moved to stand up, with a glance over his shoulder to her. "I wait for your surrender in the kitchen..where you'll make me those waffles of your's." Smirking as he moved towards the kitchen. Knowing she'd get him back later.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-17 00:20 EST

She just starred at him as the kiss eneded and he tickled her again, she giggled and wiggled. She gave him a long pout. As he rolled off her over the bed and up to his feet she poped herself up and watched him go. What a pirate. She soon followed him, letting him think she may never come down though let him think she didnt care about his kisses. But she did, in to the kitchen she went to start making breakfast. And she started putting together the batter,and while she did she tied a white napkin to a spoon and wove it around for him to see.

"Fine I surrender. " Stir stir. Then as the waffels cooked up in the little antige waffle maker she cut up the fresh berries and put them in to a bowl.

All a long she was humming a little sea tune, and coming up with how she would get him back for his dasterdly ways. And also the kiss lingered in her mind, he did know how to make her day dream. She made a huge batch of waffles for them both and toted the whole thing out to the table, the bowl of berries, the plate of waffles, powdered sugar,honey,fresh jams,butter and the old stand by syrup everything for a moning feast even fresh juice.

"Breakfast fit for a king or at least a rouge of a pirate or two." And she sat down aross from him.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-18 00:29 EST

All this time I have been avoiding this place. Avoiding coming home. Too worried about old ghosts. But none have arisen.

No one would know me, not unless they knew my name my full name. The Wistari name was well known, I was always careful when I used it. We weren't rich, or powerful. But my father was a damn good man, and a damn good watchmen for the dock, and sailor. And when I was young it was hard to find a person alive that didn't own piece of leather my mother wove together or worked on.

Now I have come to find the one person who knew me so well, still does. I see some of the young boy I knew once in his eyes. But theres other things there now too, pain, heart ache, love lost. He's gone through so much, too much.

I cant deny that I love him. Same as I always have. I was never one to believe in fate or meant to be till the night he saved my life, then I started to believe somehow someone, up there, who ever, wanted me alive for some great reason.

And now I am back to sleeping in his arms, though we were both nude. Hardly like what happened when we were young and Id climb up in to his bed and curl my arms around him. And say, "The lighting is scary, or I saw a mean shadow." Anything to be close to him.

He deserves a family of his own, his own flesh and blood. I know eh had friends here, great friends in the royals. He's always been close to them, it sonly me who cant recall ever meeting any of them.

Being here still feels like one big dream.

It seems so long ago that I left, intent on never coming back. I went looking for something, answers to questions I hadn't asked.Adventure,coins,riches, danger perhaps. Something worth living and dying for. I found much of the latter,gold,jewls,adventure and danger. But no matter the peril. My mind always wandered back to port, back to the day he left, to the day I left too. The day I cut all my long hair off and set it in the water, letting the old me wash away.

I fought and flirted, I've met beings of every kind, and seen things no one would believe. I've loved, but never been in love or with someone, which in Georg's words makes me a lady still.

Maybe I was always waiting for him. I long wanted him to be my first, my only. Like every little girl used to fantasize I am sure. He saved me and protected me, loved me like no other man.

He was always a little rogue and flirt, but so kind and sweet too.

As I a made breakfast I could feel him looking at me from some where. I could feel his smile as I cooked for him, for us. He had me surrender, the woman who never gives in. He'll have me in a dress in two days time for some God knows what.

I loved him once so deeply, I still do. But like then and now, I know he needs time, and is broken. Maybe I need time too.

I kept thinking I should have left on the Mermaids Lace, early this morning. But I couldn't go, I couldn't leave him. He wont talk about her, his former wife and mother of his child. He wont speak her name, I wonder who she was? I wonder if I could fill that hurt in his heart with love? Could I fix that piece of his soul that is broken?

I know I want to. I want to be so much more than friend to him. I am not sure he wants that from me. Time, yes in time wounds may heal. I hope. Till then breakfast

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-06-24 13:01 EST

He sat down at the kitchen table, as he watched her come in. Trying not to grin to much, as he watched her set about making those waffles. A moment passed before she started to hum, with him humming along with her. With his gaze moving out the window.

He watched the town come to life, same as always. Yet that never seemed to bother him, as he watched the small town waking up. Gaze returned to her when she spoke. "About time." Teasing her before fixing himself a plate of the waffles.

He then poked at them with his fork. "Sure these are safe to eat?" Peering across the table at her. He was so going to catch it later. But for now he started to eat. Savoring each bite, as it had been a while since he had a good home cooked meal. Even if it was just waffles.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-25 00:30 EST

She grinned at him. "Good cooking can not be rushed." She said the thing both their mothers ahd always said about food and taking too much time. She smirked as she took a few boted before he asked if the food was safe. "Yes its safe.I know how to cook, have you forgotten?" She tooka bite of fruit then a bite of waffle.

Then she cast her eyes out to the city beyond the window,coming to life. People waking up, getting to work early. She took a sip of fresh juice. Then eyed him again as he ate. The flavors reminded her of how home used to feel. Warm and sweet. The best of life, before eveything changed.

She ate three full waffles and a dozen berries. And finished off her juice twice before she rose with her empty plate and glass. Back to the kitchen to do the dishes. He could finish off the berries and the rest of the waffles there was one left.

She had already filled the sink with very hot water and in went her plate and cup along with all the things she had made dirty and she started washing. ' When ever I need a moment,I come wash dishes.' The saying her mother had said many times over. She recalled the great love her parents had. Love for each other, love for their home and family. As she washed and placed the plates and bowls down to be dried she hummed that tune again. A working song.

Trying not to think of the night before, there was no making sense of any of this. She rolled her shoulders and washed. She had to try to get over him yes. She had to put everything that had happened behind them.The little kiss, or kisses. The flirting and the nudeness. Not that shed forget that. But it would be for the best yes.

Cleaning always got her settled and sure of things.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-30 00:52 EST

Clean,Dry. Clean,Dry.

The steady repeat.The scent of the bubbles. 'Your a fool.' The little voice in her head said. 'no I am not' She shot back at the voice. Wash,rinse,dry. She knew very wel he had walke din to the kitchen, that his plate and cup had joined the bubbles . He then tookt he twoel in his hands. "I'll dry." How sweet of him. But now all she could do was wash and rinse. "Kay." Was all she could say. And she did her best to keep the banted out of her head as she washed.

'Kiss him you fool.' 'No dont' the banter couldnt be kept out.She just shook her head and tried to keep her mind on washing the dishes.Till there was nothing left. She let the water drain and smiled to him. "Thanks." Then she walked past him, and went to the stairs. She was going to go get dressed. 'Distance.'

Once she was in her room, behind a locked door. She took a deep breath. "I need to get out of here." She stripped then dressed for the day. In soemthing nice.At least her version of nice. She had a few pairs of outfits. pants in black,brown,tan and green. Shirts in jewled tones of green, blue,red, and purple. One white shirt and one girly lavender shirt. Girly to her, it had soft lace around the neck line and bottom hem. And two pairs of pajamas the black one she had been wearing and what she called sailing pjs. Mens boxers and a large T-Shirt.

She ran her hand through her hair and left her room, crossing to the wash room and closing herself inside. She washed her face and fixed her hair again. Another deep breath and she crossed to her room again. She grabbed her coin purse and her new dagger and walked down stairs. "I am heading out." She called to him where ever he was int he house. She didnt give him time to say anything or to follow she walked out and closed the door behind her.

She looked around it was still early people hurring around everywhere. The market place setting up the dock coming to life. People moved every where and she moved away from the house. "I am such a fool."

Then smack. She ran head long in to someone. "Oh my gosh I am so sorry."

The woman smiled. "Its alright dear." Lori sighed, "I wasnt looking where I was going." That got the woman to nod. "Quite alright ," Then she headed for the door Lori had just come from and knocked. Loris brows perked. This woman knew Georg? Now Lori took account of her, she was an elven woman, and like amny classically beautiful. Tall with long silver hair and eyes the tone of lavender. She wore the garb of a warrior mixed with that of a mage. She was an elder,Lori could just tell that. Not that the woman looked old, she just looked wise. And some how knew Lori was looking at her.

Lori flushed and waved and turned away and hurried away out of sight but not so far so she could maybe see or hear who this woman was.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-06-30 14:31 EST

While Lori was busy washing the dishes, he would be drying them and putting them up. No clue to the banter she was having with herself. Once they were done, he smiled back to her as she moved to head to her room. He in turn moved to his to shower and get dressed as well.

He had barely got out of the shower, when he heard her. His brows rose to her saying she was heading out, and quickly got dressed. Simple tee shirt and blue jean pants. Before moving out of his room, to see if he could catch up to her.

Yet as he reached the front door and openned it, he smiled to seeing Randella. "Lady Randella.. What brings you out to my humble little spot in Nosgoth?" Said as he turned to the side to let her come inside.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-30 15:01 EST

Lori hid around trhe far corner.Looking around the building and the people who bustled around. Her brows perked as he spoke the womans name. Radella. Now all Lori had to do was listen to see why the woman had come by. Lori tried to dismiss the idea that this Radella could be some love rof his. She was old enough to be his mother.

"Hello Captain Aurdon. "She showed him the respect he always seemed to show her, no matter how many times she asked him to just call her Radella. He stilled called her Lady Radella. The wisom of the elder ade her eyes cut off towards the way the little blonde elf had gone. "I come to say hello. See how you are doing. " Radella consitered him family,like many of those she had come to know over her five hundred years. Her smile showed him that she knew he was well. "I hope I am not intruding." Her eyes flowed back to him. Now he would know where Lori was hidding.

Lori mutered curses under her bretah and ducked out of sight she didnt need to see them as long as she could hear them. She was sucha curious little elf. Sothis Radella had come by to see how he was doing. Maybe she was one of the Royals from Nosgoth. But then why would he ask her why she was there? "Hmm" She wondered,where was this woman from and looked back out at them at the doorway.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-06-30 15:11 EST

Bowing his head to Radella, as she greeted him with the same respect in return. "I am doing well..and I see you are doing well. Which is good. " He was touched that she came all this way, just to check up on him. His brow then rose a moment, before grinning.

"No you are not." Then being the rogue he was, he leaned forward and placed a friendly kiss to Radella's cheek. "Worry not about the little hiding blonde elf. She's an old friend of mine, even if she's hiding and spying on me" Now moving to lean against the door frame.

"If you could tell the others, that I am fine I would have to repay you later." Side glance to the building Lori was using to hide beside. He then chose to have a little fun. "Do you wish to come inside? Maybe keep me company for a little while?" Looking back to Radella with a wink.

"I don't think Loei would say anything about such a beautifull woman keeping me company while she is out." So trying to make Lori jealous, as well as to get Radella to play along. Just so she could meet the hiding little woman.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-06-30 15:31 EST

Radella grinned and nodded. "Yes I am well.I am glad to hear you are well. " She looked back to him even though she knew they were being watched. The kiss to her cheek made her blush. Bu she understoods his intent of it. "Ahh I see.Just an old friend." Nodding as he told her who the elven woman in hidding was. "I would have to be a fool to think that was all she was." Said softly.

"I will tell everyone you are well, I think we've all been worried about you.I know Shea has meant to stop by. But the mage tends to avoid coming in to Nosgoth as you know. I will tell them though." Then she looked ovver at Lori hidding as best as she could around the buidling. "Oh yes, I would love to come in. "She placed her hand on his shoulder and ran it down his arm, playing along. "How sweet of you to ask. I do enjoy to keep you company. " She sent him a wink back. "I am sure she wouldnt. " And she followed him inside behind the door the closed.

Lori listened and fumed a little as she saw the kiss on the cheek and the touch on the arm. He was flirting with her. The two timing dog. And Radella didnt seem to mind it one bit. Not that Lori could blame her. Georg was a hottie, and well worth speading time with. Then they went inside. "Damn it." Lori swore and hurried out from her hidding spot to try and spy through the window. There were a few low windows but now that could see in well from where they likely stood inside.

Radella let out a good natured laugh once they were inside closed doors and shook her head at the Capt. "Your going to drive the poor girl mad. " Said softly so not to be heard through any open windows.

Lori tried to see them where they likely stood just inside the door. But she couldnt see a damn thing. She had to think quickly. She had meant to go out and find a few things,but now that would have to wait. Ah ha she knew what to do. She would say she forgot something, her money perhaps it was easy enough to hide her money purse in her pocket. That way she could just go back inside. So she hopped down and fixed her hair once,twice and tooka few breaths then gave it a nudge.

"Its just me." She called acting like she didnt know he was in there with another woman. "I forgot my money." She headed for the stairs,knowing he was bound to stop her some how. 'Yeah,I forgot my money, thats so beiliveable,fool.' There was that banter in her head again as she rushed up the steps. She knew what this looked like, like she was a jealous fool.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-07-01 00:14 EST

He laughed softly once they were inside, before smiling to hearing Radella's words. "She's already crazy for me. Not that she'll say it." Winking at the woman, before looking to Lori as she came in. Getting him to shake his head softly.

"Having fun spying on me? Or do you normally spy on guys who you wish would kiss you?" Teasing Lori as she moved by him, as he so swatted her rump. As she tried to play innocent.

"Radella..This is Lori..She's a naughty, fiesty little pirate. Lori..This is Radella..a close family friend." Introducing the two, as he moved to block Lori's path. Making sire she faced the music of her attempting to flee.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-07-01 00:38 EST

Radella smirked softly as she heard the door open and Lori call out. "I can't blame her. Who wouldnt be crazy about you." She winked then as Lori came in to view smiled.

"Spying?" Lori shook her head, "I wasn't spying." She had been he knew it and she knew he knew it. As she moved by him he swatted her rear and she yipped. She then blushed brillant red. "Spying is an ugly word really." I was evesdropping yes that was a nicer word.

"A pleasure to meet ye Lori." Radella smiled to her. "I am not naughty." Lori shot back then smiled to Radella. "A pleasure Miss Radella." Radella snickered looking between the two . "I came by to see how Georg was doing. I am glad he has some company. " She saw the swat he gave Lori and grinned softly.

Lori blushed more. " I am just staying for a little while." yeah then I am gonna try to get over him. That was her plan, or her current plan.

"I see." Radella smiled and looked to Georg. Then back to Lori. Radella was far to wise to beilve Lori was just here to stay for a little while. Lori flushed as Georg blocked her way. "Dont mind me I'll be gone in a moments time." Radella snickered, "You cant fool either one of us dear, you didnt forget anything."

Lori turned and flushed more. "I.. I" Radella crossed to her and placed a hand upon Lori's shoulder. "Its alright my dear. I would be jealous too. "She winked. "Jealous... whos jealous?" She tried that poker face knowing it was useless. "Oh please child." Yes Radella could use it, she was many years olde than either one of them. " Any person could see you care about him." Motioning to Georg. "And you." She looked at him, "You should stop tormenting her so. " The counsel elder crossed her arm. "Stop frittering about and just go at it will you both." She shook her head, "Life is too short for frittering, even immortal life."

Lori flushed bright red and looked away.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-07-01 22:16 EST

Georg just grinned as he watched the two women, more so Lori trying to hide her feelings. And how she shifted there in front of Radella. He then started to chuckle when Radella bluntly told Lori what she was seeing. Then the tables were turned on him.

He just flashed Radella a smile. "It's more fun to torment her, because she always comes back for more. Nor has she complainned about sleeping in the same bed with me. Without a drop of clothing on." Oh he just had to say that, as he swatted Lori's rump again.

He then bowed his head to Radella. "It is always a pleasure to see you, Radella. Feel free to stop by any time. You are always welcomed here. "

Lorelei · Date: 2009-07-02 00:28 EST

Radella shot hima long look as he tried to explain. She tapped her foot as she watched poor Loris face go even redder. Radella shook her head at him then slapped his arm. "Well stop it.She loves you and you too have feelings for her stop tormenting the girl. " Then her brows went up at Lori then more at him. "I am sure you didnt mind the fact either. "To the fact that they ahd shared a bed.

Lori yipped at the swat and swatted at his arm. "Stop it." She rubbed her rump and ran her hand through her hair.

"Oh you two are hopeless." Radella shook her head and bowed to the rouge pirate duo. "Have at it already. Oh and I will drop by again, maybe I'll convince some one to knock some sense in to you about Lori. Until then, I'll leave you both to it. " She bowed to Lori who waved timidly then Radella let herself out.

Lori then smacked his arm . "Cad." Then up stairs she pushed. Muttering curse in elven the whole way.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-07-02 17:07 EST

He chuckled as Radella fused at him for tormenting Lori, before giving his best mock from at them both. "Like either of you mind being around bad boys. Besides..if I didn't care for her, I wouldn't flirt with her so much." Looking to Lori, as she told him to stop smacking her butt.

He then flashed a grin at Radella, to her words then looked back to Lori as she moved to head off. He chuckled again before following after her, arms crossed over his chest. Watching her rump swaying side to side.

"And since when have you really cared about me spanking your cute peach shaped rump?" Grinning as he moved up to block her path again. Then started to lightly poke her shoulder.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-07-03 00:16 EST

Radella was already gone before he made his comment.

But Lori shot back at him. "Not every woman likes bad boys. Some of us just can't help it. And you care for me?" She huffed and snickered to that as if she didnt beilve a word he said and kept up the stairs.

"Stop watching me walk." Looking back at him watching her backside. Then she poked him back as he again blocked her way. "Since now. " Crossing her arms at him and looking away. It was ahrd for her to stay mad at him.She looked back at him, "Now let me pass. "

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-07-06 16:28 EST

Georg smirked to her being all huffing and puffing at him, more so when she started to poke him back. He crossed his arms over his chest, as he leaned towards her. " First off you love me with every bit of your heart and soul. So you caqn stop acting like you don't." Pausing to flick her nose.

Followed by another poke to her shoulder. "And I can watch and spank your butt when ever I want to." Grinning as her, before turnning to head towards his room. "And you know that I want you to stay by me. You pest of a pirate." Said over his shoulder to her.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-07-08 14:28 EST

"I never denied that I love you with every bit of my soul. That was never up for debate." She shot back at him. "And who says you can do as you wish with me? And I am not a pest." Yelled as he move dout of view

He just grinned to her being all snappy at him. "That so?" He poked his head out of his bedroom. 'You are a pest..untill you shut me up.." So daring her to do something about it.

She glared at him as she walked up and stood in front of him " I am not a pest your a pest" jabbing her finger to his chest

He caught that poking hand. " You are so a pest." Reaching around to slap her rump.

She growled and yipped and sneered at him, then with her free hand tugged his face down to hers and kissed him. She would show him pest

He let her other hand go, as he moved his arms around her. Kissing her back as he so was giving her peach shaped elven butt a few firm, yet soft squeezes. Showing her he might just do as he wished with her.

She inched up on to ehr toes letting the kiss linger, not that she would mind one bit what ever he had planned for her. Then she parted the kiss and drew herself away.

Yet he pulled her right back into his form. "Oh no.. you aren't getting away that easy. You try and hide it..but you want to try and get over me." Looking into her eyes. He didn't read her mind, but he say that small look in her eyes.

She looked back in to his eyes " Shouldnt I try? Your not mine to claim and you need time yes?" She dared not looka way through. "I should not have kissed you. "

"Shut up and kiss me. " And before she could utter a word. He moved a hand into her hair, then other on the small of her back. Then kissed her softly, letting his eyes close..

That was one way to shut her up, she did not protest the kiss only let her self sink in to it all over again.

He let the kiss linger for a few long moments, before leaning back. "Still wish to try to get over me?" And again no chance for her to say a word, as he kissed her again,

She had but the chance to take a long slow breath before his kiss caught her again off guard, in all truth she did not want to get over him, but to wrap her self around him and never let him go. As her hands proved as they reached over his shoulders and pulled herself tightly to him.

He finally broke the kiss to let her speak, yet that rogue smirk he flashed her. Told her he already knew her answer.

She took a few shorts breaths and looked up in to his eyes "Nae I wish not to get over you "

"Good." Smiling to her as he pulled away from her embrace, with another smack to her rump. " I'll let you find your money pouch now. "

She yipped and nodded and slowly moved away and towards her own room, she already had that which she said she had left behind and once in ehr room she sighed. A long low sigh, as she dug the pouch from her pokcet

Yet she would find it was missing.. The rogue she loved had stolen it from her. And was about to head out of the house with it.

She found not but lint in her pocket. "that cad" she rushed out of the room and for the doors to stop him

He looked over his shoulder, as he daringly jingled her pouch at her in a taunting move. "Look what I found." He then bolted out the door.

She growled and drated after him" you thief " out the doors after him "you knew all along "

"I'm a pirate of course I knew!" Over his shoulder at her, as he was heading for his ship. " And you allowed me close enough to take it. "

she chased after him "so you played me! "chase,chase "you dog you! "

He smirked to that. " Not that you care." Up the gangplank he went.

and she followed and rushed at him tackling him to the deck " You dog give me my purse back "

"No! " Managing to turn when she tackled him. "I stole it fair and square. "
She glared at him "You did not tis mine. I earned the coins in there through the blood a nd sweat of my labors and I am not about to loose them to you." she reached for it "Now give it back"

"No." Holding it out of her reach. "I stole it and you know a pirate keeps his prize. " Snaking his other arm around her.

She growled at him and then reached again for her purse "You can have me instead." what an offer

He smirked to that. " I already have you. " Now tossing that pouch to the side..

she smirked at him "You just stole it out of spite "she watched her puch slide across his ships deck "I will want that back now" as if ona whim it flaoted to her and she caught it and hid it away again not to let it be stolen by him

He smirked up at her as he so started to fish around for it again. "Oh hush you love this".

She snickered at him and fished her hands in to his pockets "aye, lets see how you like it "

He smirked and rolled over, pinning her down to the deck of his ship. "Got you." Seems he had tricked She grinned at him as she looked up at him "Aye you do." Her hands reached in to his back pockets "And on your ship, hmm am I your captive Captian? "

Lorelei · Date: 2009-07-30 00:51 EST

Georg smirked down at Lori as he caught her hands, then pinned them over her head. "Maybe I should that Radella's advice.. and stop teasing you." Lori grinned up at him "Hmm well, you could take her advice. " she wiggled a touch under him "But then again you are a pirate...and I already know your a tease.Capt. "

He smirked to her calling her captain. "Do you wish to travel with me? " His brows quirked a touch. Her brows quirked up at him. " Is that why you brought me to your ship? "She looked back over the deck "I thought it was to walk the plank.." A wider grin, " Travel with you... hmm where would we go? "

He slowly moved to stand up, while helping her to stand. "I travel all over the place.." He then kissed her cheek softly. Up she rose off the deck and brushed her self off before blushing softly at the kiss. " I could come with you, if you need another hand... " He nodded softly to that. "Aye.. it would be nice when I set sail again.. It will probably be a while.. " She nodded "Well I am not going any where." She looked over the deck again "So now what shall we do? "

He took her hand, as he started to show her around the ship. she walked along with him seeing every inch of his ship "Tis a lovely ship ye have, I see no damage to her...any reason your not setting sail tomorrow?" He chuckled and turned to lean back against the wall by his cabin. "I am giving the men some much needed time off. "

She took up a lean beside him "ahh yes.. " she looked out over the port, the ocean water beyond He grinned as he looked her over. " Trying so hard to be a pirate..but you were always a lady at heart. " her brows rose a touch "I gained a love for sailing... but yes, your right. she smiled over at him I am who I always was" He chuckled softly. " That you are.. a frilly little girl. " Teasign her now. "But you do make this look good. " Another once over of her take on a pirate's outfit.

She grinned at him, she ahd ont hat mixed look, frilly with pirate swave. She shook her head at him and gave his nose a tap "I have never been frilly... well not since I was little... at least. And I make everything look good " He laughed softly. as he playfully flicked those frilly laceson her shirt. "True..now come here.". Aimming to tug her to be in front of him, so she could face and lean into him She was easily tugged in front on him and gave a slow lean in "Aye Capt? " gazing up in to his eyes "something ye needed? "

"Aye." Now looping his arms around her. Moving to lay her head to his shoulder. Not saying a word as he caressed her back and hair. She smiled and closed her eyes as her ehad rested to his shoulder. She liked it right there, she always had, she felt his ahnd in her hair and relaxed to the feeling He closed his eyes as he continued to hold her in his arms. As he too had always liked it when they were like this. He closed his eyes as he continued to hold her in his arms. As he too had always liked it when they were like this.

It reminded her of days long passed. Safe and relaxed in his arms. It reminded her of the night he saved her life,and every dream she ever had of him He moved a hand down and started to spank her cute little rump. Grinning as he knew she's start to wiggle in his arms. She did indeed wiggle "Hey.. " she shot a look up at him, the gave his side a poke since she count reach his back side to return the spank "I was in the moment there and you..." she shook her head

he grinned before kissing her brow. " I know..and you never minded me spanking you. "Winking down at her she grinned up at him "I didnt say i minded it,I said you pulled me out of the moment.." a tap to his nose "I was recalling the night you saved my life..." He chuckled softly. "You like that night don't you." Stealing a kiss to her lips. she nodded softly after that stolen kiss "Aye in some ways yes. You did save my life, and made me love you more.. And gave me this " holding up her arm that silver braclet shown for a moment before her hand slid over his chest and to his shoulder "I wanted to kiss you so badly that night, not that I hadnt wanted to before but..." she touched his cheek . "Hmm maybe it was some vampire spell... "

He chuckled softly, as he pressed his lips to hers. Giving her that kiss she wanted. With him moving a hand into her hair. Keeping her in close. She returned that kiss softly. He had again caught her off guard. She was easily pulled in closer, and kept there by that hand in her hair Hmm she pulled away softly "Maybe I am still under some sort of spell...that would explain so many things.." she grinned at him He smirked at her when she broke the kiss. " Maybe you are..or maybe all of this is just a dream.."

Lorelei · Date: 2009-08-17 00:35 EST

Blue,green,purple, and then a dull red. The speckles flaoted across the floor spriling in fromt he window.

Lori rose to go pull the shades shut but as she reached for them she saw it, a face looking in her window, distoreted and frighting. Something hung upsdide down outside her window, somehting so close that it could almost.

Lori shot up in bed and held her breath. Had she screamed?It had been a nightmare, one shed had before. She looked to the room, dark as pitch the shades were shut the windows locked the door to her room closed. And she was alone in bed.

How odd she would dream that dream now. The man in the window she knew, it was one of the men from so long ago, a theif and a constant nightmare for ehr when she ahd been younger. But he was dead by now yes.

"Odd." She spoke outl loud as she thought of something, should not her nightmares be filled with demons,vampires and darkness? Was that nott he soure of most bad dreams? But her good dreams were filled with a vampire, one very dashing capt.

Living here has put a spin on my dreams and nightmares,Ive always know demons were real. There was always talk of the king,his sons and many of the people here. Vampires were real but most about here were good ones, not the types to go stalking after young women in the night.
Another glance to the door. She must not have screamed. She leaned over and turned on the light. The room filled with it and she knew she was alone. Bending her legs under her she sat up in bed. eariler Georg had asked her if she would go sailing with him and his crew. Yes of corase she wanted to, more than anything.

A ne w ship, a new crew.A new adventure. She wondered though would his crew like her?Or would they worry she was like the last woman? Lori recalled her name but didnt wish to dwell on it. She was nothing like that woman. No. She was different. Georg and she ahd been friends for a long time, since before either one could speak. She looked down at the fine silver bracelet hed given her. Then sighed softly. She was in love with him, that she could not hide. She knew he had feeling s for her, but were they loving feelings? Was he even ready for that, was his heart?

She rose out of bed and paced the floor in her bare feet. She hadnt bothered with anything sexy for bed, she was not going to try to tempt him any longer. No she went for simple and very elven modern. Dark colors, and full pajamas. She idly tuged on the end of her shirt as she paced. If she went with him, out on some adventure. What would happen?Would anything? Did she honetsly think anything should happen.

"Your being foolish Lore.."She eyed her self in the mirror. If she went with him, it be all business, she would just be like any other crew member. She nodded at herself and then sighed running her hands through her short hair. She wondered idly as she played with her hair what it might be like to be a vampire.or even to be bit by one. Shed fantasized about it a billon times after she learned Georgs big secret. But it wasnt so big, she always knew he was different some how, the other boy she had know where nothing like him.

She shook off the idea, before she let the fantasy get too far. Then she paced back to bed and sat there on the edge. Shed not sleep again, it would be light soon enough any how. But now more than ever Lori was unsure of what to do come daylight.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-09-03 19:48 EST

While Lori was asleep, Georg had slipped out of the house. Leaving her a note on the kitchen table that he was getting the ship ready. Which was the usual for any ship captain. Making sure the needed food and drinks were being loaded, as well as making sure the ship was in sailing order.

It gave him time to think on what to do as well. Lori and him had been friends for all of their lives, as well as Georg knowing Lori had being in love with him. It happened when he saved her life, as well as it being when she learned what he was.

She had told him once, before she found out.. That she had always wondered what it would be like to be bitten. He always teased her about it, telling her it was wrong of her to wish for it. Yet here they were now..but wishing for more with the other.

"Perhaps it is time to lay all my cards on the table." Murmured to himself as he watched the workers as they loaded the crates onto the ship. He glanced in the direction of the town, more so of the house they now shared. He nodded lightly to himself.

He would lay everything out on the table, but not untill Lori and him were alone. He knew it would surprise Lori..but the time was right. He needed to take Radella's advice and make his move. Before it was to late.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-09-04 01:56 EST

There was a note simple and clear that he was at the ship.Preparing it to set sail. Like any good capt. She wouldnt go down to the dock no. She got dressed, make breakfast. She knew she couldnt stay here with him much longer. And maybe she shouldnt go with him either. She packed her things one by one. Leaving her room bare. Would she leave and not say goodbye?Where would she go?

She loved him too much to just leave. His note said he be back, she didnt know when. She left ehr things packed on her bed. Shed stay till he came home, then shed tell him. She was leaving for his own good, yes. That she love dhim, but knew that he wasnt ready for this. She glanced down at that bracelet , they had a bond.He had saved her life, and she loved him. Not just for that, she had loved him all her life. No matter what he was. He could be a green beared gnome for all she cared. But he was a vampire, and she liked that too much.

She paced the living room floor, thinking of what she might say to him. "Georg, I need to say something.. no no, thats not right." She argued with her self over how to tell him she was going to go. It broke her heart, she wanted to go with him, to sail, to be by his side. But they were friends, alright a litle more than friends. She enjoyed his touch and kiss, and laying beside him, she had no shame with him. Hed taken her all in and loved her, in his fashion.

Se paced and argued with the dust bunnies and shadows. " I love him, how can I do this?" She sighed and slid in to the chair and hung her head in her hands. She shifted her fingers through her short hair. She could see her by his side on his ship, she could see them happy together. Making a family... "No.." She shook her head. She couldnt go, but she couldnt stay. Could she?

She felt her heart ache at the idea of going.Of leaving him. But could she stay and not have him, not be with him. Yes, she decied she could. She would tell him they had to be nothing more than friends. She loved him, and wanted to be with him. But she knew their lives though intertwined now, would one day not be that way. He was immortal and yes so was she.Elves could age, though slowly. If her father had not been hit with sickness he might have lived.

But Georg might grow tired of her. And he would never age never get sick, never die. Still she could see his childen, their children in her minds eye. She shook her head, they were be perfect. But it wasnt that way was it.

She sighed again. Lunch time was growing closer. She played with that bracelet. She didnt even hear the door open. She was still arguing with herself over how to tell him.Muttering elven and normal curse words as she sat there in that chair.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-09-07 18:02 EST

" Never knew you had such a foul little mouth. Shame on you." Georg grinned as he had made his way back to the house to see what was keeping her. And was currently leaning in the door frame, arms crossed over his chest.

"You going to hide in here all day or do I have to drag you kicking and screaming to the ship." Playfully teasing her, then again he probably would do just that if he needed to.

He then glanced to her bags on the bed, before looking back at her. "And if you are thinking about running off while I'm not looking. Don't even think about it. You gave your word that you wouldn't" A smirk now as he moved to eat the lunch she had prepared.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-09-08 00:06 EST

She was planning on hidding yes. And he wouldnt have to drag her. She wanted to go, the packed bags were two fold, one reason was she was going to leave him, let him be let him heal. The other was she was going to go with him, to hell with time.

She rose and went to eat too.Not speaking a word. How could she say, you have to let me go. When she didnt want him to. "I know what I swore."She swore shed stay with him, and she was honor bound to that oath. "Why do you think I packed, I just figured I'd wait till you were sure you wanted me to come along."

Either that or I was going to tell you goodbye and break not only your heart but my own. The words were not spoken just thought as she picked at her food. She wnated to know so badly if he truly cared about her.Or if she should just go. She knew what she had sworn,could she go with him set sail to unknown places and still not have him. She eyed him across the table, yes.Already she knew that. So she let those feeling fade from her mind, the idea of their love coming to mean something more. They were friends and she love dhim and he loved her,but nothing could happen. Shed always love him. "So where are we setting sail to Capt?{" She swallowed hard,that was all he could be to her a friend, her Capt. Yes. She tucked her hair behind her ears, and took a breath.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-09-08 23:46 EST

He smirked as he looked at her from across the table. "That so? You weren't planning on bolting when I wasn't looking...Were you?" Smiling sweetly at her, as he slowly ate the food that she prepared. A sip of his wine, as he just smiled innocetly at her.

"As for where we are setting sail? We'll go where ever the sea takes us." Answering her honestly, as he took hi splate to the sink. He then moved up behind her, lightly poking the back of her head.

"And you are the captain's girl.." As if answering that unasked question on how he felt about her. He wanted her to be there by his side..

Lorelei · Date: 2009-09-09 00:10 EST

She ate slowly. "I am true to my oaths Capt." Even if they kill me, was the line in her head she didn't speak.

She rose and walked to the kitchen with her plate, and heard him close behind her and inched over at the poke at her head. "Where ever the sea tales us huh? Sounds fun."

Her brows rose softly as he said that she was the captains girl. She smiled and blushed. Had he read her mind? She left the dishes in the sink and grabbed his hand with hers.

" I am?" She wanted to be there at his side too. She wasn't letting him go now.

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-09-15 18:41 EST

He nodded lightly to her words, before peering at her for a long moment. "A woman of your words, and a woman of the seas. A dangerous combination." Said as he moved to wash the dishes up.

Then a chuckle came from him as he looked back to her. Shaking his head slightly for a moment, as he finished up the dishes. "If you have to ask if you are my girl..then I need to find myself another one." Flash of a grin, before he shot out of the house.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-09-15 23:57 EST

"Dangerous indeed." She watched him leaning in the door way for a moment. Then she was gone and back in a flash her things slung over her shoulder. He wasn't the only one quick and sleek. "Its not like you have bothered to tell me, you allowed me to think that you,didn't want me.You are a cad, and a pirate after all. " She watched him bolt away and followed after him knowing where hed end up.

She followed the raod down tot he docks,knowing hed end up on his ship. She starred at the ship and smirked. "Permission to board." She called over the gang plank

Georg Aurdon · Date: 2009-09-21 19:57 EST

"Permisson denied!" Came the reply as Georg looked over the railing down at her, smirking from ear to ear. Well he would of if the corners of his lips reached that far. He then waved her up, as he turned to help get the ship ready.

Lori would note the crew was a mix of young men and women. As well as older men who looked to be expert sailors. Already fast at work, with the elder men showing the others the tools and tricks of the trade.

Lorelei · Date: 2009-09-22 00:23 EST

She smirked at him as he called out that permission was denied then waved her on up. She strode up the gang pnak on to the deck. Noting his crew, men and women, young ones. And older sailors there as well to teach those who did not know. She nodded to them smiling. She slung her bag over her body and pressed ehr fingers to the mast.

"A pirates life for me." She humed softly the tune before going to find be staying. Some far deep cabin with some snoring ship mate no doubt. She could take it.

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