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Post by Ashe on Feb 7, 2020 3:16:45 GMT -6
And man was that bite amazing! She nearly gasped. She'd never had chocolate before and this was such a rich heavenly taste. She couldn't get enough of it! The chocolate was obviously too big for her to wolf down, but she did take several large bites and fill her mouth with the melty nectar of the gods. She sighed happily, no longer minding Ashe's weird monologue. She had something much better to focus on, after all. Her wings fluttered with her delight, and her face soon became a mess of melted chocolate. Her hands were covered, too, and she was only a third of the way through the candy! She paused only to breathe, then she was taking more nibbles here and there. Ooh, there was a filling! She scooped some out on a chocolatey finger and stuck it in her mouth. This stuff was even better than the chocolate on the outer shell! She was in heaven and beyond.
Morgana: 4 1/5 Ashe: 1 2/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 15
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Post by Ashe on Feb 7, 2020 4:00:23 GMT -6
Ashe chuckled to himself as he watched her dig in. Lingering thoughts of his woman were fading from his mind as he tried to push them out, for now, and focus on the time he was spending with his Hara. It just wouldn't do, to have him be mentally elsewhere when he was trying to properly bond with Morgana. He popped one of the chocolates into his mouth and savored the taste as it melted, letting the sweetness wash over his tongue and fill his taste buds. When was the last time he had just paused, just stopped everything else, and really tasted chocolate? Or any food or drink that he made. He was always trying to get as much done as possible, trying to multitask and see how much he could fit in. But being here, watching Morgana be singularly here, present, made him want to slow down and relax, too. She was giggling to herself now, and finally finishing that one piece of chocolate.
Morgana: 4 2/5 Ashe: 1 3/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 16
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Post by Ashe on Feb 7, 2020 4:00:36 GMT -6
"Another chocolate, madam?" Ashe asked her, leaning forward across the table to offer her one. This one was a white chocolate heart, add something a little bit different for her to try. At first, Morgana looked startled, as if having forgotten Ashe was there. She'd obviously been very intent on her chocolate and off in her own little world. She recovered quickly, and reached out with both hands to take the chocolate from him. He placed it in her awaiting arms carefully, not wanting to knock her over, then took his hand back. She sat down with her new prize and took a bite. This looked different than the milk chocolate one she'd just finished, and it tasted a little different in a way she wouldn't know how to describe. It was really sweet, and also creamy. She got halfway in and reached the center; it was a strawberry ganache, and this delighted her. Now this part was her favorite!
Morgana: 4 3/5 Ashe: 1 4/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 17
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Post by Ashe on Feb 7, 2020 4:00:57 GMT -6
Ashe chuckled, watching the ever changing expressions on her face. She was cute, for sure. Finally seemed to be letting down her walls and letting Ashe see the real her. He liked that and hoped they would be able to bond more, not quite to Inyala's level - since no one could match Inyala, who was pretty much Ashe's third arm and so interwoven into his existence that they couldn't be separated for too long, even for an excursion like this - but definitely better than just acquaintances or pet and master. Ooh, master. He wondered what Vix would look like if she dressed as a dominatrix. Skimpy leather, a crop in her hand, a stern look on her face and a voice that cracked when she tried too hard to be serious and mean.
Ah, what the hell! Ashe shook his head. PG thoughts, PG thoughts! He had a child right here with him for Dark's sake! Ashe had problems.
Morgana: 4 4/5 Ashe: 1 5/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 18
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Post by Ashe on Feb 7, 2020 4:01:09 GMT -6
"I got ninety-nine problems and a woman is more than one of them," Ashe joked, laughing. Morgana continued to eat her strawberry ganache, giving him a confused look. He waved dismissively. "It's a good thing of course. I want these problems. Which aren't really problems, either, mind you. Don't tell Vix I ever called them problems, alright? You'll understand more when you're older. Maybe. You'll be someone's much loved problem." He winked at her.
And they were back full circle, to Ashe thinking about whether or not Morgana would be into boys (or girls) and one day try to leave the nest. Maybe it was time to move on, get away from this romantic setting. Maybe then Ashe could focus more on bonding and less on Vix and what he wanted to do to her when he got home. Wait, for her! For her! A lovely dinner, maybe a couple drinks, relaxing... Yeah, that was it for sure.
Morgana: 5 0/5 Ashe: 1 6/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 19
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Post by Ashe on Feb 7, 2020 4:01:26 GMT -6
Ashe grabbed one of each of the chocolates for them, to go. He loved the dark chocolate personally, and it looked like Morgana liked both the dark chocolate and the strawberry filled white chocolate. But how much candy was too much, for one so small? He was slightly concerned about this suddenly. If she was a human, she might get a tummy ache. If she was a pet, certain chocolate could be nearly deadly depending on her makeup. But as a fae, he wasn't sure. He was determined to monitor her and make sure nothing bad happened of course. He walked over to where she was sitting and offered her his hand to get up on. At first, she didn't want to move, but when he showed her that he had grabbed a few of the chocolates, she climbed right up. He decided to hold her in his hand, so she didn't get chocolate all over his clothes.
Morgana: 5 1/5 Ashe: 1 7/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 20
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Post by Renathan on Feb 7, 2020 4:08:00 GMT -6
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Post by Ashe on Feb 8, 2020 14:48:40 GMT -6
Ashe crossed the room with Morgana on his outstretched hand, and when he reached the door on the other side he noticed that there was a box of chocolates sitting there on a side table. He glanced down at it, then glanced around the room. He didn't like taking things from the main table of food - he hardly even dared to eat anything from there! - because he believed, if he was going to be cursed or poisoned it would be through something as tempting as that. But this looked like it was separate from the main display, so he picked it up with his free hand. He had brought a man purse, also known as a satchel, with him today, and it hung close to his body, empty. He never knew what he might find at the Mansion and sometimes he found a lot! Today would hopefully be one of those kinds of days. Morgana seemed interested as he pocketed the chocolates.
Morgana: 5 2/5 Ashe: 1 8/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 21
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Post by Ashe on Feb 8, 2020 14:49:02 GMT -6
Ashe opened the door to the next room. Or, in this case, a hallway. It was dimly lit with lovely romantic candles, and what looked like rose petals decorating the floor in a suggestive trail. "Those chocolates are for later," Ashe told Morgana, noticing that she was gazing at the bag still, as if hoping that the treats would come back out. She shifted her gaze from the bag to his face, and he shook his head. "I'm surprised you're not sick right now, actually. That was a lot of candy for one so sm- I mean, for a Harachiu." She kept looking at him for a few minutes, and Ashe worried that she was about to be cross with him. When she finally looked away, he relaxed a bit, figuring she was just taking it all in. That was fine, it was a lot for a little Hara to take in all in one day. He took a step into the hall and shut the door behind him.
Morgana: 5 3/5 Ashe: 1 9/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 22
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Post by Ashe on Feb 8, 2020 14:49:12 GMT -6
Something suddenly darted out from the shadows of the hall and flew in front of Ashe's face. The man couldn't help but jump; it had just gotten darker when he shut the door, and he wasn't expecting it. He was also more focused on Morgana instead of his surroundings, which could make things quite dangerous if anything that intended them harm showed up! He had never been hurt here before, but there was a first time for everything. Morgana also jumped, and nearly fell off his hand. Her wings fluttered rapidly to help her keep her balance. The pair recovered and looked, trying to locate whatever it was that had scared them. Ashe's eyes caught the movement and - was that a bird? It looked like wings flapping, and sounded like feathers instead of the leathery bat wings or something. His eyes tried to follow it, though it wasn't until it landed on a sconce that he was able to see. It was a little black bird!
Morgana: 5 4/5 Ashe: 1 10/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 23
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Post by Ashe on Feb 8, 2020 14:49:21 GMT -6
The bird seemed to have something in its mouth. Ashe watched, and caught sight of what it was; a little rose. "Are you the one that's spreading these rose petals?" Ashe asked it, using a soft and sweet voice as he slowly approached. This little bird would make a cute addition to his collection of small critters that just scattered across his property. It was certainly cute enough! As he approached, he softly asked Morgana, "Hey, how would you like a little pet bird? It could be all your own..." He told her. She clasped her hands together and nodded. Ashe gave a nod in return and approached the bird anew. As he walked, he felt something solid bump against his shoe and he stopped, pausing to look down and see what he'd kicked. It looked like just rose petals to him, but there was something down here... stretching out his hand so Morgana wouldn't fall, he knelt and felt around in the dim light for whatever it was.
Morgana: 6 0/5 Ashe: 1 11/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 24
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Post by Ashe on Feb 8, 2020 14:49:31 GMT -6
After some time of feeling around, Ashe found what it was his foot had bumped. His fingers closed around something harder and he picked it up. It felt prickly, in a smooth-but-things-stick-out kind of way. He leaned back on his heels and held it in his free hand, turning it over. It seemed to sparkle and shimmer in the dim light as he moved it, and he could make out that it was black with gold edging. With the light, and the coloration, it took him a few moments to figure out that it was in the shape of a rose. Of course! And it was glass, by the feeling of it. He was lucky he didn't step on it, it would have surely shattered. He held it out for Morgana to look at, and she touched it gingerly, running her hand across one of the petals. "It's pretty, isn't it, Morgana?" He murmured to her, turning it so it reflected the light and sparkled for her.
Morgana: 6 1/5 Ashe: 1 12/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 25
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Post by Ashe on Feb 8, 2020 14:49:40 GMT -6
Ashe was very thorough when it came to finding stuff in the Mines, or in the Mansion, or even when he was gardening. He knew what rocks were valuable, which plants he could pick, and he was pretty good at finding little treasures in the Mansion. Something was telling Ashe that there were more of these little glass roses in this hallway; it made perfect sense. There were rose petals everywhere, so there were ample hiding places for these things, which were also roses, and the bird had a rose in its mouth... Yes, all signs were pointing to more roses. He enlisted Morgana's help by setting her down on the ground and showing her the rose again. "I'd be surprised if there aren't more of these. Will you help me look around a bit and find some?" When Morgana considered this, and nodded, Ashe tucked the rose away for safe keeping in the satchel. Hopefully he would have more to add to it to keep the lone rose company.
Morgana: 6 2/5 Ashe: 1 13/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 26
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Post by Ashe on Feb 8, 2020 14:49:50 GMT -6
It didn't take long before Ashe found his second one. Where the first one was black, this one was red, also with gold lining on it. He held it up and felt around it, to make sure it was in one piece and not broken anywhere. Satisfied, he added it to the bag, where it clinked softly with the other rose inside. He went back to feeling around, but it was Morgana's luck that struck next; she had found one! She made a soft sound, which Ashe's ears picked up quickly in the otherwise silent hallway. When prompted, she handed the rose over to him, and he gave it the same once over before putting it in the bag with the rest. This one, too, was unbroken. He wondered why these were here, who put them there, and what in the world were they thinking, putting glass on the floor! He could have easily skipped over these or broken them on the way through! If he would have had a bigger pet...
Morgana: 6 3/5 Ashe: 1 14/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 27
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Post by Ashe on Feb 8, 2020 14:49:59 GMT -6
They searched in silence for a long while after that. Ashe was only finding petals; Morgana ended up growing bored and playing in the petals. They were all very similar to the petals she entered the mansion with, after all. She had lost both of them while eating the chocolate and Ashe had just assumed she'd grown bored with them. She seemed to be easily bored, actually, and Ashe figured it would be a task for sure to keep her entertained in the future. They slowly made their way down the hall, feeling around carefully. They had reached where the bird was perched, on the final sconce before the door leading to the next room, before Ashe felt another rose. He scooped it up and poked around; it was smooth and not broken. But this one was more pale. When he held it up to the light, he saw it was purple! "Of course! Morg, look at this. Of course purple." He showed it to her and she looked.
Morgana: 6 4/5 Ashe: 1 15/20 [Ashe is using Sever Bond at the cost of 4 MP] February post 28
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