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Away with the Fae
Topic Started: Jun 9 2009, 04:41 PM (368 Views)
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Tala was walking around the woods to take pictures of whatever took her interest. She spotted some fireflies and took quick shots of them before continueing her walk. She had her earphones in and was listening to a playlist with plenty of classic combined with rock style music. Tantric's Down and Out was currently playing.
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He had found the woods by accident. Or maybe it wasn't quite.

Hapless wandering and riding through town for the sole purpose of getting lost was an amazing thing sometimes.

The sun was just starting to settle low on the horizon, slipping under it like a wave beneath a dock. The fireflies were showing themselves, flitting on the breeze. He smiled. A nice, peaceful serenity was here. The world caught one in breathless wonder when you could take the time and solitude to appreciate it.

He found a tree, and slipped to the ground, propping his back to the trunk. His eyes glanced towards the sky, watching for hint of stars or the moon in the growing darkness. It'd been a while since he felt so relaxed and calm.
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Tala was walking backwards now to get a good shot of a bird in the tree. It was an owl cleaning its feathers and making it all fluffy. As she walked she didn't see someone sitting on the ground and wasn't concentrating enough so she stumbled over them just as she took the picture which would later turn out to be a pretty good one of the owl. "Ow....Damn roo..." She paused in her words to see the man and blushed. "ts...."
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So in tune with himself was he that he didn't even notice the prsence of another before she was tripped ass over tea-kettle by his legs. He gasped in surprise and tried to break her fall as best he could... But only managed to slow her enough so she cold twist and catch herself.

"Oh my!" he helped her quickly to her feet, then stooped to retrieve her camera from the ground. He looked it over; thankfully nothing looked damaged. He handed it back to her.

"Sorry about that," he said softly, smiling bashfully. "Even when I'm not upright and moving, seems like I can't keep out of peoples' ways."
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"Ah thank you and no problem i wasn't exactly looking....Wait you're irish." She looked through the pictures and smiled at the owl who had now flown off. Tala then looked at him again. He looked irish for sure. "Where are you from." He had a stronger accent than her so it was clear he'd been there for longer than her.
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He grinned, understanding her sudden curiousity... He picked out the accent as she spoke.

"I am indeed," he said, lilting his tongue with a natural grace. "My parents are first-generation Celtic immigrants... Came here of County Clare about... Five and thirty years ago. I was born in this country, but we travelled back home often." He chuckled softly, realizing just how heavy his accent was getting. Even though he could tell she was of the Isles, he knew how tough it was for people to understand his parents... And he knew he could get nearly as bad as they. He admired the young lady with a smile, nothing more than his un-enhanced, natural charm coming through. He wasn't sure if she wa a threat or not yet.

But she was definitely as much of a treat for the eyes as the slowly-setting sun.

"What of yourself? Do you still have connections with our Emerald Isle?"

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Tala shook her head sadly. "My parents only moved there to get away from my uncle. We moved back when i was eight. I miss it though. It was a nice place." She sighed. "I may go back there when i'm old enough...." Looking at him she smiled again. He was certainly good looking. Catching his scent she blinked and went wide eyed. "Cupid...." She murmured and debated whether or not to leave quickly.
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He smiled tenderly, listening to her story... It made sense, really... The lightness of her accent spoke of someone that hadn't lived there long, or visited often. She seemed nostalgic, though...

But something in her expression changed. Sharply. A sudden 'fight or flight' emotion seemed to mar her eyes and face. He frowned, half out of genuine worry.

Half out of the sudden knowledge he wasn't dealling with another Cupid.

"You seem troubled," he whispered, concern tinting his words. "Is everything alright?" His mind reeled now, trying to figure out who... Or what... He was dealing with.
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"You're a cupid. I'm debating whether or not i should stay. Though to be honest i don't really care it's just Dad'll smell you." Tala explained shortly and shook her head. "No nothing's wrong. I'm Tala by the way." She beamed at him. Cupid or not this guy was genuinely charming. She wished she could meet a wolf like that. But no all the males of her kind happened to be clumsy, confused or taken. "And i'm a wolf if it's bugging you though my name gives the game away."
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Werewolf.

The word hung there in his mind.

Made perfect sense... The only race with keen enough senses to pick his kind out of a crowd. His body stiffened just the slightest bit at the revelation. He thought long and hard on how to approach this...

"I guess the name -would- give it away, hmm? Everyone calls me 'J.C.'... Not too much revealing about that one, hmm?" He chuckled, smiling

High road was always good. He smiled softly.

"I've... Always had an uncomfort around your kind..."

Honesty of this type? Maybe not the smartest play, but...

"... But I've learned to give everyone a chance. Even amongst the thorns, a rose may lie." He tilted his head slightly, admiring her. She was indeed a fine sight.

"But I can understand if you wish to go... To avoid the wrath of your father or to... Keep yourself safe. I won't -ask- you to though."
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"Well my father is the one that uprooted me from the place i liked. So in all honesty. Screw him." Tala smirked and pulled a twig out of her hair. Her blush came back again. "That fall is a little more embaressing than i thought. Worth the picture though." She looked at him and paused. "Can i take pictures of you? You look photogenic."
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He laughed softly. The 'wolves always seemed to have this rebellious, rambunctious streak. It was a lot of fun as long as it wasn't taken advantage of. He'd seen a few folks try to play the 'wolves, not properly giving them the 'respect' they deserved.

One was lucky enough to keep his head.

"Well," he answered back, "I still leave you with the choice... But you seem nice. I'd be happy if you stayed." He smiled, his initial tensions much lowered. He reached up, seeing another small twig in her hair. "The fall could've be a lot worse, y'know..." He ran his fingers through her mid-length locks, then stopped a moment, realizing the twig had fallen out already. He smiled slowly, lightly disentangling his fingers from her hair, then peering at her with her question.

"Well," he whispered softly, a little shocked to say the least, "I've never... Had anyone ask before... But sure, I suppose I don't mind... So long as they don't get you in trouble." He smiled dazzlingly at her. "Where would you like me?"
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Tala shook her head. "I don't like people posing. Just walk around with me and i'll take random shots. It's best that way and i always seem to get the best shots by accident. Or during an accident it seems." She smiled at him and took a quick picture before he could respond then looked at it on her camera and smiled. She'd caught him looking slightly confused.
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He laughed as she snapped his picture, not even getting a chance to say a word... It was probably a classy one looking all gape-mouthed and whatnot.

"Alright... You've got yourself a art subject." He grinned at her, standing up and brushing himself off, then treading quietly with her, taking in the surroundings of the falling night... And taking in his companion's beauty.

"So do you usually come here? It's my first time... Might be nice to know if I'll run into anyone... Less friendly than yourself."
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"Well." Tala took a shot of the sky through the trees. "Sometimes things happen here when races meet and mix up. But other than that it's pretty safe. I usually hang out by the will but today i wanted to wander. Are you any good at taking pictures?" She asked and handed him the camera. "I've never seen what i look like as a wolf properly." She told him. "And i want some pictures." Kicking off her shoes she undid her top and jeans ready to shrug them off as she shifted into her wolf form. Looking up at him she shook to make the clothes on her fall off then pushed them near the tree and left scratch marks on it so she could find it again. "Okay?" Her necklaces hung from her neck still amongster her fur.

(There's a picture in the Random fun thread)
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He took the camera quietly, oddly surprised at what she was asking him to do. He was never the greatest picture-taker, but... He would try for her.

"Sure, I'll see what I can do..." His voice trailed off softly as she undid her clothing and slowly... Shifted...

He'd never seen this transformation up-close and personal before. It was... Quite amazing and remarkable. She left her clothing by the tree and marked it.

He half-hoped they wouldn't be walking too far. Having her shift back and be... Unclothed... Could be a bit awkward for them both. He smiled lightly, nodding at her.

"You look more... Free... Like that." He took several shots in a row, from several different angles. Even in this form she was beautiful and elegant. It was a more... Animalistic way than her human self, but still. The soft lights of the twilight sky played over her fur; the front side of her was a majestic gray shade... Her back, 'hands' and tail were streaked with a deep, dark brown... Rich and earthy.

"Shall we move on?" He smiled, gazing into those wolven eyes quizically.
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Tala nodded and rubbed up against his leg playfully. She'd seen some good places just to the east of the wood and she licked his hand lightly and lead him there to where the stream with a little waterfall was and sat by it drinking the water carefully. She liked people who weren't human. They always seemed less worried about her being a wolf. Human's tend to scream or run when they see her shift.
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J.C. smiled as she rubbed against his leg... He could tell her fur was soft and warm. He chuckled when she licked his hand.

It was odd... He had known weres to be vicious, unrelenting, and inherently dangerous. He'd always heard about weres being provked with nary any reason and not stopping until the transformation reversed.

Tala seemed... So different.

Or maybe he was told incorrectly?

He followed her to a nearby river, with a small but pretty waterfall that sloshed and splashed, nearly the only sounds to be heard. He watched as she dipped her head to take a drink of water from the flowing stream, and smiled.

"I'm glad you didn't go." He surprised himself at saying it, but it was truthful. She was interesting company, wholly unexpected this eve. He settled into the grass by the water, reaching up tentatively... Then stroking her fur slowly from her ears to about mid-back.

She may have been in wolf form now, but there was still a human underneath. He didn't want her to think he was getting fresh with either form.
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Tala stopped drinking and closed her eyes happily as he stroked her. "Me too. That feels nice." She told him shortly and moved closer so he could reach easier. That was a sensitive spot for her and it always felt nice to be petted. Though not many other wolves did as it was seen as demeaning. "What's it like being a cupid? Not having to be bound to one person forever seems odd but intrigueing."
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As she moved closer, J.C. smiled, able to reach her a bit easier. He kept the strokes of his hand light to her fur, not sure how it felt besides the 'nice' that she told him. He pondered her question for a few long moments, petting her idly as he did.

She was an interesting being. Gave him several 'first's already tonight, considering no one had ever asked him that question before.

"It's..." He pursed his lips, trying to find the words. "It's a wonderful freedom. There are so many voice, so many shades of personality and people in the world... And I consider myself blessed that I can be free to explore wwthout limit." He smiled ruefully.

"It's hard for others to understand though... Looked down on as promiscuity, to not being able to decide, not being able to settle." He sighed, reaching and lightly scritching her behind her ears. "It's a tough life at times, but... We like to think the benefits outweigh the bad. It's all about open lines of communication, honesty, sharing, and keeping an open mind and heart."
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Tala settled on his lap as he got to her ears and kept her eyes closed. "You think you have it tough? The first person i sleep with will be my mate forever and if i'm not careful during the season i could end up with someone i hate." She told him softly. "I understand loyalty but sometimes i don't see it as a bond of love i see it as a bond of duty." She wished that she could fight her nature but that wouldn't work.
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He sighed softly, lightly tangling his fingers in the fur on her head. He felt legitimately bad about the picture she painted, but it confirmed what he'd heard through rumor and conjecture. He couldn't imagine life locked to one person... It seemed...

Needlessly restricting. So many flowers in the world to smell, so many experiences to be had. He gazed at her quietly for several long moments, not sure how he could even begin to help.

"You do have it tough," he said softly, still forming his thoughts even as he spoke. "I won't deny you that." He tried to figure out something else to follow with, but he was at a loss for once. He lightly stroked the fur of her neck, hooking an arm around her as she sat in his lap, hugging her lightly to him. He looked at the ground, a little torn. This being, this person, who is supposed to be someone he should avoid, should fear, should hate... He found himself sympathizing with, pitying in a way...

"Well," he murmured, a smile slowly growing on his lips, "until that time that you're sworn to love, or duty, or whatever it might be... You can till have some good, clean fun... Right?"
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"Sure if i could be bothered to date at all i would but you'd be surprised at how many males out there annoy me." She gave him a wolfish grin then licked his cheek and stood up. "Race you back to the tree." Tala told him and started running. She was pretty fast even in her human form so outrunning him would be no trouble.
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Laughing, he saw her sprinting hard toward the direction of the tree. He clambored to his feet, off in a dead run after her. All he saw was her still receeding in the distance, and he quickly deduced he'd have no way to catch her...

So he quickly came up with a plan to even the odds.

He continued to run, watching her get closer and closer tthe tree. Suddenly, and without warning (at least it seemed), he cried out and tripped over himself. Tumbling hard against the ground at full sprint... It hurt even though he planned it, but he finally came to a stop and laid very, very still.

He was glad he could hide his face easily, because he was grinning without trying.
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Tala had seen him stumble and did a double take managing to collect her clothes in the process and went up to him. Even if it was a feign she had won. "J.c?" She dropped the clothes and nuzzled him playfully checking he was okay. Shifting back she had her clothes sort of covering her as she held them there. "Hello? You okay?"
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He heard the timbre of her voice change, the very aura in the air seemed different somehow as he stayed so still. She had probably shifted back. He ghosted a smile, then swiftly moved... He jumped up, pouncing her playfully to the ground, grinning like a fool with a laugh until...

"Oh my... I'm... I'm so sorry...!"

He just then realized she hadn't gotten back into her clothes yet. He clambored off her quickly, averting his gaze.

"I... Wasn't thinking about that... Damnit..." He wasn't sure what was flustering him more... The fact that he decided to be -that- bold so soon, the fact he forgot about the clothes aspect...

Or the fact that he just practically threw himself at a were?

"I just was... Trying to... Play around a little." He groaned, feeling utterly off-kilter and unable to make coherent sentences, the shock twanging his mind. He needed a moment to right himself, and with that he wandered back to the tree where everything began.
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Tala smiled at him and his oddness. She took her time getting dressed. "Why are non wolves so worried about not wearing clothes? You've seen a naked body before haven't you?" She chuckled and walked upto him once she was dressed apart from her shoes as she felt like wandering barefoot for now.

"It's odd that you get embaressed about this stuff."
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"It's not the not-wearing of the clothes that bothered me," he snapped off slightly, then calmed almost immediately. "It's just..." He looked up at her with soulful eyes as she approached.

"I may be a Cupid," he said softly, heartfelt. "But I'm not a slave to who and what I am. I have my fun, but I'm careful." He leaned against the tree, looking up into the sky. "I don't rush blindly into things, and I don't take unneccesary risks. If I'd not gotten up, things could've happened..." He looked at her with an almost apologetic smile. "Don't get me wrong,you're wonderfully attractive and you seem nice, but... I didn't want either of us to get into a situation where we could both be in a possibly fatal amount of trouble."
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"I understand." She nodded and stretched out. "Feeling less awkward now? And the reason why i don't care if people see me naked is because i'm a wolf. We see each other like this everytime we shift back to human forms its not disturbing or unnatural to us in anyway. If anything clothes seem unnatural." Shrugging Tala put her shoes in her backpack and took the camera back then kissed him on the cheek.
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The kiss on the cheek made him more comfortable, and he smiled legitimately at her.

"Yeah, I'm alright," he whispered softly, chuckling. "And I understand what you're saying. Cupids around other Cupids... We usually don't hold back too much." He chuckled softly. "Sure there's decorum and permission and all, but we're able to express ourselves... Be ourselves much more freely than around others. So I get what you're saying." He glanced at her, and lightly swept his arms around her form.

"So now what's on the agenda?"
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"I say we walk around some more." Tala smiled and hugged him back. "There are plenty of places around here to see. A lot of them I haven't seen either." She smiled at him and started walking.
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He jogged a moment to catch up with her, then lightly slid his hand into hers. He figured that since she would be stuck with someone for the rest of her life one day... A little fun while she could couldn't hurt.

"So what kinds of stuff -do- you like to do?" he asked curiously. "I can't imagine it'd all be hunting and howling at the moon..."
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Tala laughed at his comment and shook her head. "Those aspects are greatly exaggerated from when we used to hunt in packs like true wolves. We're not monsters we're just more intune with nature though it's getting less and less like that as the generations go." She sighed. "And if you've ever howled you'd understand how calming it is." To make her pointed she looked skyward and let out a long howl. Even though it came from her human form it still sounded as if it was really a wolf's one.
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It was very odd hearing such a sound come from someone that looked human, but even her howl had some sort of... Beauty and quality to it. It was a very interestng sound. And she was right... Her eyes seemed calmer yet, her whole body relaxed slightly as she trailed off.

"I don't think I could do it as good as you though," he mused with a chuckle, slipping his arms around her and hugging her lightly from behind, watching the moon in the sky. "It's sad when we lose sight of what we are... Our place in things. Everyone has a purpose. No matter who, or what, you are. We have a reason for being here." He trailed off, resting his chin to her shoulder, then chuckled.

"Sorry 'bout that," he murmured, Irish accent light but husky in his words. "Didn't mean to ramble on." He lightly, lngeringly kissed her cheek.
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"It's okay. My parents want me to try and fit in more. They seem to believe that the more we fit in the less likely it is to be found out. But my grandparents were never discovered or the generation before that. And i don't want to fit in. Humans lost their way and wolves shouldn't. I rather like being what i'm meant to be." She smiled and stared at the sky for a moment longer. "Even if you can't be as good as me i suggest you at least try it." Tala pulled him closer and howled again letting other howls join her from the the forest from wolves, dogs and weres alike.
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His howl was... Well, awful. Absolutely, dreadfully awful. But he put his heart into it. He heard her howl mingle with the others of the creatures that went 'bump' in the night, an interesting melody that he almost felt embarassed to be the dissonant chord of. Once it was over, the silence descended around them for a moment before he burst into a fit of giggles.

"Oh Gods I sounded -atrocious-!" he laughed, shaking his head. He settled a little deeper into her hold, laughing softly at himself before continuing. "But I guess it did make me feel better, in a way." He smiled at her, watching the moon reflect off her eyes.

"Parents worry, and parents protect. They always want us to have it better than what they had. But so long as you don't lose yourself, so long as you keep your individuality in here..." He reached up, placing his palm open against her beating heart. "You'll always have a chance to be what -you- want to be."
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Tala joined in his giggling when he was done and stopped before he had had finished. She wasn't going to explain to him what he had actually just said in the howl as it was slightly rude but it didn't matter at least he tried, and she had explained in her howl that it was a non wolf saying it and didn't mean anything by it.

When he put her hand on her heart she felt it speed up and grow louder as her cheeks reddened. Her smile was still on her tinged face.
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The beat of her heart seemed to flash to a quickened llife under his fingers... And he noticed the gentle blush in her smiling cheeks. He smiled back, free hand brushing unruly strands of hair from her face. He gazed into those deep, soulful eyes... They held so much.

She wasn't used to this. Her life as a were seemed very... Rigid and linear... Even though she tried to 'break from the pack', as it were. He wished he could help her really -live-, but... Fates wouldn't look too kindly on that.

Nor would her clan. And he wasn't abut to put her to risk like that.

He noticed something in her eyes then: a faint, hidden merriment. It slowly dawned on him that weres... And indeed other canine / lupine creatures spoke through barks, and growls, and... He laughed, lightly nudging her with his hand on her chest.

"You were laughing at me before," he whispered, a smile lighting his face. "You caught something that I sure as Hell didn't... I said something, didn't I?" He nudged her playfully once more. "Tell me what I said... Please?"
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Tala giggled again. "You basically told everyone 'I am a pink dancing moose, my mother is a hamster and I like to to eat acorn flavoured cottage cheese'....." She burst out laughing again. "I'm sorry. But it was amusing. We don't often hear non wolves howling."

Her eyes shimmered with cheek and joy. "At least you formed a sentence." Tala added brightly.
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He looked at her, stunned serious for a moment... Then roared with laughter.

"I said all that???" he gasped out, eyes bright with tears from laughing. He caught his breath, finally winding his way out of his giggle-fit, then smiled at her.

"Not bad for not having a clue on what I was doing, hmm?" He sighed softly, then gazed into her eyes once more. There was so much joy and mischief there. There was -almost- an innocence there, but...

His hand pressed lightly to her heart once more, his free arm hooking lightly around her waist, pulling her close to him. He smiled... There was a slight bit of bashful in his lips as he placed them to her forehead in a serene kiss.

"Beautiful as the night you reside in," he murmured softly to her skin, then gazed at the moon. The moment told him there could be some hope for this world just yet.
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Tala stopped giggling instantly and watched him with quiet appreciation. If only he were a wolf. Dad might approve him then. She inwardly sighed and looked up at the moon. It was round tonight. A full moon was a lovely thing but she always appreciated the thin grins they it often became.
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He heard her giggling fade away, felt her soft gaze on him, and sighed quietly.

Poor woman felt like... Seemed like... She hadn't relaxed in ages. He knew he couldn't be what she wanted, because he was different... But maybe he could give her at least one good night she could hang on to for a while, if she needed to.

He lightly slipped his arms around her and tugged her to the ground gently. He settled her into his lap, facing away from him, and he brought his hands up to her shoulders.

"Try to relax, dear," he whispered softly, close to her ear, as his fingers dug slowly, but firmly into her shoulders. He srted to work slow, tight circles... Working down to the muscles, trying to loosen her up just slightly.
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Tala smiled softly and let him work as she sat still. Relaxing into his lap she grew slowly tired. "Thank you." She murmured and closed her eyes. He was definitely talented with his hands.
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"Mmmhmm," he murmured in reply as he concentrated on his 'art'. His hands slowly, firmly worked circles... He moved from her shoulders, about halfway down her arms, then back up again. He kneaded into the knots he found as he drifted down to her shoulderblades. It was delicate work... Too much pressure, he could cause more pain. Too little, and he wouldn't do anything to relax her muscles. He felt her relaxing, but it was a little dfferent than what he was looking to accomplish. He leaned forward, smiling, and noticed the slight dulling in her eyes.

"Feeling tired, m'darling?" he whispered softly to her ear, then lightly brushed his lips against her neck. If she needed to leave, he'd easily let her. But there was something entrancing about her. Maybe it was everything different about her.

Maybe it was the taboo of it all.

"Do you need me to stop before you fall asleep?" His hands worked over the top of her back, heels pressing firmly and massaging on either side of her spine.
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Tala shook her head. "No don't stop. It's nice." For some reason the lilt in her voice was stronger when she was tired and his accent was soothing her. "Mm." Gently she leaned into his chest not really caring if she'd stop him working. His body seemed to envelop hers and warm her. Cupid or not he was a good man, ability or not she didn't care.
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The accent in her voice was much more pronounced now... He couldn't tell if it was from relaxation, enjoyment, or fatigue. But... She said not to stop, so he didn't. The heels of his hands pressed deeply into her back, bordering the sides of her spine as he worked her muscles loose. She leaned and pressed back into his chest, and he chuckled soft. Managing to free his hands, he looped his arms arund her shoulders and held her closely.

"Are you doing alright?" he whispered softly, a light purr in his voice that wasn't exactly intentional. He leaned his chin onto her shoulder, holding the young woman closely to him, admiring her warmth and beauty in the moonlight.
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Tala nodded and opened her eyes. "You stopped..." She looked at him pouting slightly. She wondered why he had then realised she'd stopped him by leaning into him. "If you were a wolf i'd date you." She mumured then realisin what she said blushed. "Um i mean...."
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He chuckled softly, hugging her a little closer. It was a daring admission. He nuzzled her blushing cheeks softly, breathing a soft sigh.

"I wouldn't mind that," he murmured softly, kissing down her neck slowly. "And if you were a Cupid... Well..." He blushed, knowing just how much he'd been holding back for a while now. If she'd been a Cupid... He bit his lip, then sighed to her soft, silken skin, lips pressed to her shoulder.

"Would we both be able to handle the nuances of the other? Knowing what we know now, and knowing what we know of each other's kinds?" He almost felt... Disappointed? Saddened? There was something about this woman he couldn't really place... She was impressive, sweet, kind, beautiful...

Were his own abilities lashing back at himself? Blinding him somehow?

He smiled again, pushing the thoughts away for the moment. Reaching up to take her chin lightly in his hand, he brushed a thumb over her lips... Then followed up sweetly with his own lips... His kiss was tender, delicate, and warm. Her lips were so soft, so full...

He lost himslf in the moment, her closeness, and allowed his worries and concerns to fade.
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Tala kissed back practically melting at his touch. It was a pity really that they were different races but if they were then they wouldn't be the same person. Softly she turned so the kiss wasn't as awkward and she closed her eyes.
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He pulled back from the kiss, almost reluctantly, his breath coming in soft, quickened bursts. Reaching up, he caressed her cheek in an affectionate manner as he rested his forehead to hers.

"I don't know what it is," he murmured quietly, his lips a mere inch from hers, "But... I'm really hoping this isn't some dream... I'm also hoping it doesn't end too soon." His eyes flicked to hers, holding them there, gazing deeply. "I know that when you finally find your mate, that... I won't have a chance like this again." He swallowed hard, his cheeks flaring in color.

Why were his words coming with such difficulty? Why was he having trouble understanding what was going through him? His eyes dropped.

"I can't tell... If it's our differences... Or my abilities coming back to bite me... Or if it's just... Something else..." He blinked, then met her eyes once more. "There's something I find helplessly intriguing about you." He laughed softly. "I probably sound like such a fool."
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Tala kissed him once he was done speaking. "I doubt I will ever find a wolf like you J.C." She told him and smiled. Wrapping her arms around him she held him tightly. "If I do it'd be nothing short of a miracle."
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He sighed happily as she kissed him, some sort of a... Shock... Riding though him. It was an intense, but serene feeling, and he was actually saddened when she pulled away. He listened to her words and his heart jumped. There was just something about what she said, how she said it... He blushed hard, and settled into her arms, looping his arms around her body. He felt her presence comforting, and quite exhilirating.

"Hopefully you do," he murmured. "because if you are going to be with only one for the rest of your days, you only deserve the best." He leaned dangerously close to her lips once more, his warm breath cascading over her skin.

"But, for now..." His lips curled into a slow, sly smile. "You have me here. So..." He lightly brushed his lips to hers, then...

"What has to be done to be consideredd mated, anyway?" He blinked, then blushed, biting his lip. "Oh my... I... I mean... Just... Don't answer that, just forget I asked that, I..." He groaned, shutting his eyes tight.

What the Hell was wrong with him???
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Tala chuckled at his question and kissed his cheek. "It's fine and the simple answer is having sex with someone. So most unmated wolves you meet are virgins." Sighing she turned so she was nestled up in his arms again, he was warm and soft.
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