whispers in the dark

“No worry about that, really,” she says, waving away the comment with a smile as she places her food on the table. “It is I who must apologize, but all other tables are full and I was told that they encourage anyone eating alone to sit with a stranger in order to build a sense of community. And who am I to say no to such a nice sentiment?”

esmeray was familiar with the concept. in fact it was one she whole heartedly agreed in. if a seat was available why not offer it up to someone who needed it? she was eating alone and there were still seats open at her table. but there were other open seats in here tonight as well. hers had not been the only one available. so esmeray had to think there was some reason she chose her table specifically.

sitara  had  missed  her  sister,  the  princess  was  just  a  bit  stubborn  in  admitting  it.  while  she'd  been  looking  forward  to  the  games  for  a  reunion,  this  turn  of  events  was  not  in  the  cards.  worry  crept  in  her  soul  for  her  siblings,  especially  those  who  were  less  combat  inclined  like  esmeray.  attempting  not  to  show  it,  the  nymerion  places  the  blade  down  and  turns  just  in  time  for  her  sister's  arms  to  band  around  her  in  a  hug  she  happily  returns.  "  i  suppose  something  fun  is  in  order.  "  rather  than  sulking  around  and  worrying,  sitara  was  in  desperate  need  of  a  way  to  lift  her  spirits.

sometimes they were like polar opposites. truly like their elements in personality. esmeray all fire and passion, sitara all ice and collectedness. but yet it worked. esmeray adored all her siblings, but sitara was one she truly loved the most. who she wrote to all the time on her travels. the one whose arms she had been looking forward to wrapping around her. esmeray returns the hug, deeper this time. " I really hope you haven't been having no fun since I last saw you. " she teased. but when tensions were so high, her sister truly did deserve not to worry. for just a moment. " put on something inconspicuous. we're going outside the palace. "

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damian was out of the shadows tonight. he was observing the fae in the light and he made no move to hide his gaze. bringing the cup to his lips, he observed some fae create shadows. fascinating. they were so much more interesting up close than from the distance and through the stories. but despite these abilities, they still gave most of the vampires a wide berth. treated them as they were dangerous creatures. it was not something damian would argue with as he knew his abilities would help him to take some of them out. " yes. " he answered without tearing his gaze away from the fae. " and they do not seem to fight to the death either. it is simply for sport. any of the deaths have been accidental more or less. " weak in his mind.

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there was a list of people esmeray had missed and intended to see before her sister decided what to do with her. nik was one. once upon a time he had been a tutor to her. but then her years of a student ended and he became someone who she sought out but outside the classroom. charming smiles and sweet words were used to lead him away from the dusty books to something fun. many years may have passed now since the last time she tempted him, but esmeray was just as dedicated. " I happen to think my smile can work miracles. " esmeray softly purred as she walked in and dragged her fingers across books. " you haven't seen me in a long time. we should celebrate. get you out of this dark and dusty room. " esmeray's eyes sparkled. " your books do not have as charming as a smile as I have. "

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damian found the fae to be silly little amusing creatures. he had seen them before, observed them from afar in his past. but he had never been so close and for so long. in truth he found them fascinating, the way one would with a child or an animal. their great games amused him and their scent? well, it made his mouth water and he wanted to experience them to the fullest extent while they were here. though he should have been focusing on his role for the queen, the rebellion and these mysterious deaths that were blamed on them in whispers. still, he could have his own fun and still do his duty for the queen. " going stir crazy, princess? " he asked as he strode into the room. he had gone to no trouble to hide his scent or presence when he approached her room. " I do not have a job for you. " he could have dangled it over her, but he decided to be merciful. " though if you ask nicely, I may make sure one of the next ones go to you. "

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esmeray should have known her sister would have been surrounded by sharp but bejeweled weapons. all these years and her sister was still the same. though they had kept in touch through letters, seeing her in person was much better than hearing her sister's thoughts through the pages. she didn't have to see her sister's lips to know that she was only teasing. she could hear her sister's true thoughts about how happy she was. " figured I had to do something to give you some fun. " she teased, running up behind sitara and wrapping her arms around her in a hug. she had no care for the knife, she knew her sister would never turn it against her.