#loreris

Kajetan let his pace slow down his boots making little to no sound as the soft leather kissed the stone below. Eyes rising from the bloom in his fingers, they looked up.... and up.... before they fell upon the eyes of the man on horseback. Well unicorn back and one eye? He had not seen an animal like that before. "Good evening." He replied realizing if he didn't say something it was going to come across as impolite gawking.

Loreris glanced down at the person who spoke to him, gripping the few locks of his mount's mane a little tighter while he gave a polite smile. "Good evening, can I help you?" Leaning slightly closer so he could get a better look at the man starring at him. Kajetan shifted, sidestepping till he was near the wall in an attempt to avoid getting trampled by those who seemed to be to focused on a destination to care about anyone else. It only took a moment before what seemed to appear as shy left completely. The bewildered look was replaced with a huge grin. There was something between those ears and evidently he knew how to use it. "Welcome back to the city." He offered canting his head to the side. "May I ask what happened?" The words were warm as he gestured towards the bandaged area of the man's face using the flower as a pointer. Meanwhile, his other hand moved to unfasten the tie on his satchel and his right hand began to fish into the depths of soft suede. Loreris eyed the curious person before him sceptically, his gaze drifting up and down along the slender figure before meeting his eyes. "I got into a fight with Kaldorei, he got a lucky shot." Stealing a quick glance at the man's hands. "My name is Loreris Darkfire, and you might be?" Arching a brow curiously. His horse grunted and idly clopped one foot against the stone walk way.

Kajetan hummed softly moving to tuck the long stem of the flower he held behind his right ear to free up the hand. His eyes left the larger man to accompany his hands in shuffling though the contents of the bag. When the man offered his name though, he did look up at him. "Kajetan." He said offering a first name only. "I would give you a family name if I had one to give." He offered thoughtfully with a warm amused sound that was almost like a chuckle. "Pleased to meet you acquaintance." He added giving a half bow towards the man. At that point he murmured something to himself under his breath that sounded like 'swear it was here'. Eyes shinning, he looked up a moment later as his hand withdrew a small little jar that fit in his palm.

Loreris watched with mild interest, deciding to dismount he'd swing one leg over the Unicorn-like creature's rear to hit the ground with barely a sound. The soft leather of his boots uttering not once while he walked around his mount to lean against it's side. "What's in the jar?" Eying the jar curiously while he crossed his arms across his lean frame. His curiosity perked with every passing moment, giving the elf a more friendly and gentle smile.

Kajetan paused, his eyes moving up watching the man dismount. It wasn't as though he had never seen someone ride before or dismount but he couldn't help but enjoy the graceful movements of the man coming down. Skill could make it as beautiful as a dance. When the question was posed about the item, his hand reached out as if to give it to the man and answer the question. He caught himself a few moments before and his face changed as though a light had went on upstairs. "Is it a cut or burn?" He inquired with a chuckle. "This won't do much for a burn...." Voice trailing off he seemed to talk to himself trying to think if he had anything for a burn on him.

Loreris gave an amused sound that could've been taken for a chuckle, finding the newcomer to be quite interesting to him. Watching the small male's frame move with gentle fluid movement as he kept mumbling. "It's a cut, caused by a dagger." He'd respond all too casually, almost as if this was common form him. Kajetan stepped forward, clearly not even slightly intimidated by the man's size. Feet rolled him up to the tips of his toes. Pointer and middle finger extended and he lightly swatted the man across the nose offering a lecture in a scolding almost parental tone. "Well you should be more careful. You only have two eyes. Take better care of them." As the words finished, he went back to a flat footed state slipping the ornate little jar into the man's hand.

Loreris tensed as soon as the shorter man invaded his personal space and swatted him across the nose, crinkling his nose at the gesture. He'd chuckle once more, gladly accepting the ornate jar, wrapping his fingers around it tenderly. "I'll keep that noted." He was about to walk away until he stopped, looking back at man with a gentle expression. "Perhaps I could hang around a bit more? I wouldn't mind giving you some company in these dark streets if it's all fine by you." Offering the man an upturned hand out of habit for women. Kajetan smiled taking just a small step backwards after. There wasn't really time to do much more before the man had turned to continue on his way. A hand was raised to offer a wave only to fall back to his side, the lantern dangling near his elbow swaying, as the man spoke. Fel hues narrowed on the man as he pressed his lips together making the softest little smack like pop of a sound as he thought the words over. Habit nearly had him respond in the negative. He couldn't count the times he had turned down people over the years. You didn't give away for free your means of food and shelter. After a few moments his perplexed look turned back into that of a warm smile. "That... would be lovely." Hand moving forward, fingers brushed the man's hand before taking it. The words that followed were his way of trying to explain the hesitation with humor. "I can't say I have done this before... under these circumstances." Though he seemed happy for whatever the change in circumstances were.... almost giddy.

Loreris gave a respect half bow, his polite smile still remaining as he offered his arm for the smaller man to loop his arm through. "You seem tense, I hope it'll be a pleasantry to have my company." He'd look in all directions, his eye scanning for the slightest of signs of distress in the street, subtly acting off of habit and training to act as his companion's guard. "Lead the way then."

Kajetan offered a warm grin shaking his head slightly as he walked by the man's side. It did appear as though he had confused the man and he decided to remedy that. "I am simply happy. I didn't usually get the privilege of choosing who my company was based on personal interest." He offered, trying to keep the topic of conversation polite for the man as he slowly began to walk again realizing that if he wanted to look at the man this close he really had to crane his neck.

A woman approached both Loreris and Kajetan gave her a smile before she offered Loreris a piece of paper along with a sly wink. Loreris listen to the man's words carefully and thoughtfully, taking their possible meanings into consideration as he walked alongside him. "Ah, I see how it works. My current line work doesn't allow much....Company in general." Noticing one of the man's flowers were slightly off, he'd slowly ready over with his elongated fingers to adjust it back into place. Taking a few double looks. "There....Apologies for that, it's just when something is off slightly it demands my attention practically." Giving an amused grin that could also cross for cheeky before looking as he discarded the paper without even looking at it. Kajetan's smile turned into a devious little grin as he tilted his head back so he was looking into the good eye. "I think it allows for plenty. Or at least one who thinks you should only have 'eyes' for them." He offered the words with a tease. It was not a very clever joke but it didn't appear he was worried over such things. He did pause when the man moved to reorganize the flowers in his hair. Awkwardly, he moved his left hand to grasp the flower behind his right ear and did a half twist like twirl to land his feet directly in front of the man. "Now it is your turn." He added pointing towards the ground. "Though since you are competing with the giants I do declare you will have kneel."

Loreris quirked a brow, looking down at the ground then back at the smaller man's face with a vexed expression. "I typically don't kneel...For anyone." His voice held no signs of irritation nor did his body language. Giving off a more carefree feel about himself as he shrugged lightly. "Fine..." He'd sweep his cloak back, lowering himself to one knee while still looking up at the man's eyes. "Such a funny joke, I'm sure."

Kajetan chuckled softly just smiling at the man as he lowered himself. Kaj took a step to the side of the man, his movements were slow and methodical. Someone accustom to war was not someone who he wanted to trigger a reflexive response in. Slender fingers snapped the stem shorter to the flower in his hands before he slowly worked it into the high tail the man wore. It took a little work though not much and he was soon smoothing the hair around it till it looked like it belonged... well if you ignored what the man was wearing. With that he stooped just a hair, so he was at eye level with the man. One eye looked back into two before he kissed his nose letting out a warm giggle causing his breath to trail lightly over the man's skin. "Perfect," the word was followed by squinted eyes and a wrinkled nose expressing joy before a small peck to the man's nose. He was clearly enjoying himself.

Loreris eyes the smaller man carefully with his mind racing of how many ways to either kill or dispatch this man. Feeling him play with his hair was odd but a welcome feeling. "Thank you very much." He was about to stand till he received a few light pecks to the tip of his nose. Looking a bit shocked. "Um...Please explain those." Slowly standing to his full height.

Kajetan took a small step back as the other rose to his feet. That way he didn't have to crook his neck quite as far back. Standing about two feet away, he answered the question or rather posed one of his own. "What is it you would like me to explain?" He inquired holding his hand back out to the man letting him choose whether or not to take it again.

Loreris shook his head lightly, deciding it best to shrug the small gestures off. "Never mind, meaningless is all." He'd give a respectful nod, taking the man's hand in his. Not truly realizing how small this man was before him, he'd take the size comparisons of their hands into his mind. "So...Fragile..."

Lips curved up into a lovely full smile. The man had tried to shrug it off but Kaj decided to take his best guess and give it a little bit of an answer. If the man hadn't wanted to know he wouldn't have asked at all. "We come from opposite sides," He started as he held Loreris' hand as he continued to walk. "Your way of life appears to have made physical contact an oddity. Mine up till recently has made it the means of not dying."

Pondering over the meaning of the smaller man's words, he'd take the offered hand. "I see, though I'm not from the battlefronts. I work in a more...Perminent problem solving enviroment." Loreris looked away for a brief moment, his lips curling into an awkward smile as he'd no idea how to deal with this man next to him. "You seem nice, Kajetan. I appreciate the gift." He'd give a sweeping gesture to the flower held up in his hair, trying ot be civil as best he could. Lacking an understanding of typical emotions due to the emotional strain his life's work has caused him.

Realizing the man was having a hard time processing small social ques and formalities common among most well off citizens and nobility, he decided to cut to the chase and simplify things. "I grew up selling my body to eat till I learned I could sell company itself to the rich if I learned the right behaviors. Last week a Lord and Lady decided to take me on for my skills with plants. And you sell your ability to kill to the highest bidder?" He spoke plainly and he didn't seem bothered. When the man gestured towards the flower Kaj flashed him a wide grin. "You are most welcome."

Loreris stopped in his tracks, gripping the smaller man's hand slightly tighter but not painfully so, looking down with his emerald eyes in horror. He'd speak with a shaky voice. "I-I'm sorry to hear that...I personally despise the fact you had to do such things in order to survive." Looking to the ground, thousands of thoughts ran through his mind, pondering everything he'd heard so far. "To sell your body...That's just..." Loreris couldn't form words, white anger laced his thoughts but he remained calm and reserved due to the presence of the man next to him. "I'm sorry...." Was all he'd mutter, his voice filled with pain as he was very empathetic. He hadn't experienced such pains but he could understand them deeply.

Kaj noticed the man's demeanor change a bit as the grip on his hands tightened. The smile didn't leave his features as he brought the hand to his lips kissing the back of it. "It is okay. Truly. Kids starve in the street without home or shelter. I had both. I have no complaints." It was true. Given the choice he would have picked something else but he had done well for himself and he was proud of himself. "Some of the people were really good people." He offered noticing the man had not answered his question which meant either it had gotten lost when the elf heard the prior statement or he had chosen not to answer. "So your life?" He proposed gently as they walked.

Loreris shook his head to break his thoughts, giving a sheeepish smile back at the smaller male. "Forgive me...I wish you hadn't gone through such things." He'd tilt his head slgihtly, looking a bit vexed before looking back with a gentle gaze. "My life? Well...Not much to it, I was born in Sunsail Anchorage and trained as a Farstrider for years before the Scourge wars. Then I became an assassin." He'd state, keeping much of himself hidden from Kaj but giving a basic run down.

Working his hand free he spun around in a circle giving his company a view of him from all angles, head to toe before adding with a wink. "Well being this pretty means I could make a lot." His words were laced with a playful tease. "Besides making out is a lot more fun than skulking and getting stuck with a man's prick is more enjoyable than work steel." In reality his hide was not that tough but is was think enough to hike about it while comparing it to the man's work. The goal had been to get a smile to replace the man's outage. "Though I am glad to have a new way to earn a living. Alcemical and herbal concoctions means I get to pick my company now."

Loreris eyed the display up and down with admiration, liking what he saw but not in a lustful way. "Indeed you are quite lovely on the eyes." The traces of a smile ghosted over his lips, giving a faint upward tilt to his lips. "I hope it stays that way for you." He'd give a respectful nod, still tense and alert from habit. His eyes kept glancing from side to side as if on watch, he showed no signs of worry but he was ever vigilant in keeping himself aware.

Warm laughter left those full lips. He didn't need someone say so for him to know his value. Obviously, his past work had not diminished his self-esteem. He had more if it than most. While his senses to The rest of the world most be lack luster, reading people was something he did well. "Every bush isn't looking to kill you." The words were spoken with a doing warmth to them. "So you ever just allow yourself to simply be?"

Loreris liked the sound of the man's laughter, dragging his attention back to him before giving a gentle smile. "Well...I don't really know, ever since I became an assassin I've never been able to....relax?" His tone overflowed with the awkwardness he felt at such question, never having the time to relax and the lack of emotion made it hard for him to focus on anything but his work. "Sorry, I've just never really been used to just letting myself be. I'm just so used to being this." He'd gesture to himself, his expression turning neutral.

"And you worry about my job? Sounds like you received the short stick." Kaj teased offering his hand to the man again. Such an odd feeling it was spending time with someone able to speak his mind. "And I thought fighters had it bad."

"I guess I have, in a sense." He'd respond with a less joking tone, his social ques were a bit lacking when it came to jokes. His neutral expression still remaining. "Aren't I a fighter?" Tilting his head in a way that despite his eye wounds and intimidating size, he still looked some odd way cute.

He held out his hand again wiggling his fingers as he grinned up at the man. Clearly he wanted the man's hand back and was going about it the playful way. "No. You have to be fighting someone do be a fighter. If you were fighting many people I would say you were bad at your job. Isn't that the point of hiring an assassin instead of a mercenary?" He didn't seem to be judging and he didn't appear to think less of the man as he clearly still wished to hold his hand. And perhaps it was stupid of him but he didn't seem intimidated by the man who in all rights should terrify him. "I do have a proposition for you." His whole face lit with that smile.

Looking at the hand for a long moment, Loreris looked confused. Lost even. He'd not really gotten any time for any displays of intimacy with anyone, friend or lover displays, it didn't matter. Almost timidly he took the smaller man's hand, his thumb brushing along the back with a smooth stroke. "...Very...smooth..." He'd comment, more to himself than his company. Looking up, his expression finally changed, arching a brow at 'proposition'. "Really? What is it then? Noble, Guard Captain, perhaps someone more important?" His mind was instantly set to work, for it was all he's ever known since the Scourge Wars ended.

Kajetan took the hand seemingly happy to have it back. "Fragile and smooth. You are sweet but I promise I am not a porcelain doll." That warm tease was there. His own brain has already calculate how much this time was worth but the realization that he had a way to support himself now that didn't require him to only give time to paying people was joyous. He would have reached up to playfully boop the man's nose but with the height difference he realized such a thing would require letting go of the reclaimed hand. That was something he didn't want to do so he stuck good tongue out at the man instead. "No. I don't have that kind of clout. I was going to challenge you to try having fun for once. I was going to give you a week to rip my life apart till you are convinced I am not a threat." He added with a smile.

The challenge was indeed different and unexpected, leaving the assassin dumbfounded in a sense. "Excuse me? I...fail to comprehend." He'd simply respond, his brow furrowed while he looked at Kaj curiously. His thumb unknowingly to him began to rub gentle circles along the back of the smaller man's hand, shreds of proof that there was still a little bit of the man he once was inside him. Just buried deep below what he is now.

"I think you do," he said letting out a warm laugh as they left the row. Moonlight streamed down illuminating things. "I think your mind just needs a moment to process. I am willing to go out on a limb and say you don't get many requests like it. This is me asking you out on a date where you try leaving the paranoid killing machine at home. I am ordering you time to go digging into my ladder till you are convinced I am not part of an evil Forsaken group trying to stab you in the back." Perhaps his imagination had run wild or read too many books though it was pretty clear he had no idea how being an assassin worked.

Finally understood what Kaj was asking, eyes widening slightly as the bulb flicked on upstairs, a very faint rosy tint coming to his lightly tanned skin. "Oh...Well I guess I could try? I've never been asked too much, as you are correct. My life situation doesn't allow much quality time with anyone really." He'd give a small shrug, the faintest of smiles crossing his lips.

Kajetan's eyes narrowed as he became a little more serious. In spite of or perhaps because of his past the boy did value himself very highly. Unlike many he could actually put a price tag on time for nothing more than his company. "This would be the first real date I have ever been on. If you can't do better then 'guess' at your ability to even try I will save it for someone who can emphatically say they want to give it their best. I deserve that much. If I was interested in less I would let a nobel pay my fee for the privilege starting at 350 gold pieces." He wasn't the type to brag but he wanted to convey the point that a noncommittal guess was not worth giving up more coin then it took to feed a man decently for a year.

Remained expressionless, looking a bit lost at how to respond. "Forgive me if I'm not quite used to dealing with social events. I spend most of my time away from society you know." He'd try to give a genuine smile, finding the fact that he must show true emotion towards something highly unatural for himself. "I meant no offense it's just...I don't really know how to sound genuine about something. I've always had to shut down my emotions for each kill, it's been like this so much that I've just never let them go." Tilting his head a little, feeling sheepish towards the man. He liked the smaller man's spirit and attitude but felt awkward on how to approach him in any other way than buisiness.

A warm smile touched his lips once more. He might not be able to do anything like Loreris did for a living, not that he wanted to, but he knew people and he felt rather confident in his words that followed. "You could mean that but I am willing to bet half of that on the fact that you froze. You know how to sound genuine. I am sure you don't tell a client when they ask if you can complete a job 'I guess I could try.' You either give them a yes or a no. There are tons of complications that might happen that would prevent you from completing any job even the ones you say yes to. When you say yes you are believe you can and will give it your all to to make it happen though are you not?" He paused waiting for the man to answer before continuing.

Loreris thought for a long moment before slowly nodding, giving the smaller man's hand a gentle squeeze. "Yes. I will try." He'd give another nod, his smile turning more full and genuine. He wasn't sure what he was going to do or how to deal with this but he would try, confused of why he felt the urge to accept so boldly.

The look the man had, the squeeze that was given to his hand, and the nod did more than the words. He wasn't looking for some sappy declaration or the smile even though the smile was nice. Stopping mid stride, he moved in front of the man. "I know what you are and I might not know what that all entails; however, I am sure I can figure out what genuine is for you. I don't need you to dress it up. The only thing I want you to try to change is to turn off job mode and let whoever exists under it find their way out." He gave some of the guards a smile as they passed before he continued. "Is saying yes what you want?" That was his final question. "My ego is not fragile and isn't going to get bruised if you say no."

Loreris only nodded a "yes", following in graceful strides as he wore a more neutral expression once more. Learning and figuring everything out, he'd step a bit closer. Keeping a respectful distance but a little more on the intimate side.

Kajetan offered a smile as he looked up at the man. There was no real fear as he squeezed the hand that held his before he leaned in so his head rested against his arm as they walked. Jaded perhaps or it could have been he simply figured he was going to die anyway one day so he might as well live without regret. For better or worse he had chosen his first date. The smile worked it's way into a grin as the realization struck him that he had asked someone out for his first not someone asking him. It wasn't notable because it was out of the norm for him to simply take the lead but the fact that he had been asked so many times before that he had turned down due to work. Silvermoon at night had always been something he loved but this was nicer.

Loreris followed silently, acting at a shoulder to apparently literally lean on and as a guard, trying his best to socialize in any way he knew best. When the smaller man leaned against his shoulder, he looked down, arching a brow as he emitted a sound that was along the lines of a small chuckle.

The smaller elf seemed content. After making a living at being whatever someone needed it didn't take much to realize the man seemed to be more comfortable with silence than being prodded with questions. As such he let the silence linger but every so often when he felt the man's eyes on him he would look up giving him a warm smile. A gesture he hoped would put the man a little more at ease if he realized Kaj was okay with the silence and not looking for an out to alleviate boredom. Occasionally, he would return a smile or a greeting if one was given but he had ceased to give them to every passer by. The night air felt good against his face as it caused strands of his blonde hair to wisp around his face. They moved downstairs around in a spiral and pass the few that chose to train for whatever reason in the middle of the night. The sounds from their scuffles just background noise.

Loreris finally began to relax, feeling more at ease with his company as he spoke, breaking the silence. "Tell me more..." he'd ask, looking very curious.

Eyelashes fluttered just a little as he tilted his head back to look up at the man when he heard him speak. "More about what?" He asked wishing to answer correctly rather than guess.

Watched the smaller man intently, his gaze curious and learning and yet it held a hint of care towards him. He'd keep in step, squeezing the hand he held lightly. "I wish to know more about you...anything really." Loreris tilted his head, eye glowing a soft emerald glow in the moonlight.

Kajetan smiled as his gaze lowered and lids closed most of the way. "Well my parents passed half a century ago though that isn't really a unique story." The young elf was willing to wager almost everyone lost someone near and dear to fighting and war. "I ended up in Outlands with Kael'thas on Illidan's invitation. Also, hardly something remarkable. When the Prince lost his mind... I didn't really fancy living in the bloodbath so I followed a group back here that joined the Horde. Which I suppose worked for the best or probably would have died before hitting adulthood... under whatever protection was given from Lord Illidan." He thought for long moments. "I like dancing. There is few fruits I dislike. I can hold my liquor well enough I suppose but would probably be drunk under the table by most still. Plants are a passion of mine that I have found applications for beyond being pretty. I am studying magic." A smile was offered again as he tried to think of anything else relevant.

Listened calmly, his expression not changing but yet some care showed in his eye. "We all have had similar fates...I never lost my parents but they weren't the nicest of people. They broke me in." He'd look off distantly, trying to piece his thoughts together. "When I was old enough I left to become a Farstrider, was one of them for a few fifty years before my squad and I were captured by Scarlet Crusaders to be tortured and experimented on for their mages in training." His words were indeed heavy but he'd never frown nor smile, only a single tear fell as a sign he was still metaphorically 'human'.

Kaj stopped, moved in front of the man still holding his hand. Rolling to the tips of his toes fingers feathered over the man's cheek. The tear was swept up but he says nothing about it before moving to walk with him once more.

Loreris paused as she felt the soft touch, raising a hand to hold the smaller male's that touched his cheek, leaning into it's touch with a soft hum. "I...I wish I lived a better life...But my current one must be made for the better instead." He'd whisper, his voice barely a breath on the winds that only Kaj could hear, he'd open his eye to gaze at the elf.

Blinking, he gazed at the other hand that caught his second one. He didn't pull it away which left them standing instead of walking since he couldn't move to his side. That didn't seem to bother him though. A smile was given. "Live in the present and never let the past keep life from you."

Lip's turned upward into a small, caring smile, nodding softly. He'd let go of the hand pressed to his cheek so the two could keep walking. "Indeed, I'll keep that in mind." Loreris listened to the shuffling of their steps against the cobblestone streets, loosing himself in his thoughts.

A deep warm chuckle let his lips as he gave a grin towards the man next to him. "Tag!" He yelled letting the man's hand to suddenly and turned running back up the stairs laughing as he moved. Neither of them seemed to have a childhood and there was no time like the present.

Blinked a few times, a bit stunned at the childish gesture and cry as he watched the smaller male start to dash away, the hint of a smirk spreading across his full lips. Starting to walk slowly he'd build up to a full on sprint, his feet kissing the ground in soundless steps as each one thrust him forward, shadows materialized around his body before he disappeared. Reappearing just a few feet in front of the running mage with arms ready to catch him.

The young man let out a laugh as he looked over his shoulder in time to see the man appear to vanish. Turning his head back, he nearly ran into Loreris and his arms. He spoke as his form began to shimmer and fade. "I think that is cheating but....." He appeared behind the man balancing an the edged for the fountain. ".... but two can play that game."

Arched a brow before materializing again, reappearing once more sitting next to Kaj with his now ungloved hands lazily sitting in the water. "Perhaps..." He'd glance at the man's legs before sweeping an arm up to throw his legs out from under him so he fell into the water. "...You let your guard down."

Kajetan saw the glance to his legs and the arm move. At the same time having realized he has no one to impress, he made a split second choice. Rather than blink away or let the man topple him, he jumped like skipping a rope jumping backwards into the water soaking his boots and his robe to his knees. Hands gripping his robe to free his leg he kicked spraying the man with water only to slip on the slick fountain floor. Robes caught around his legs caused him to tumble, falling on his rump.

Shielded himself, actaully making a sound which sounded much like a chuckle, watching as Kaj fell on his rear into the waters. Throwing his legs over the side, he too would slide in to join the man in the fountain, not caring if his leathers became soaked. "I think I'm having fun, it's been a while but...I'm having fun." Giving a half smile towards Kaj. He was starting to come around.

While he managed to keep his head from hiting anything that was about it. He was drenched. Every bit of him from mid chest down didn't have a dry speck. Above that it was hit and miss. He have his company a half hearted splash as his hand tried to remove water from his eyes along with wet locks that were plastered to his face. "Good!" A pang of guilt hit him over getting such an expensive robe dirty but it was too late to change it so he might as well have fun.

Reached over with his bare hand slowly, brushing away a few locks of hair with the up most gentle and tender of touches one could make. Loreris then gave a halfhearted splash back, starting to chuckle a bit at how their events played out. "To think all I needed to relax and have a little fun was a bold little elf come strolling up to me." A smirk forming across his lips.

The place was nearly deserted but it didn't matter the few that were around gawking in disbelief were ignored like they didn't exist by the small elf. The moonlight caused his skin to almost glow as he tilted his head planting a kiss to those fingers as he laughed. "Mmm didn't anyone ever tell you the best things come in small packages?" The wet cloth clung to his skin and he was glad that is wasn't a cold night.

People around though few did gawk at the sight, though Loreris never cared, he was fixated on the smaller man before him, brushing the wet locks from his face. "Not really, no. Guess that means you're the first." He'd give a playful wink, every moment he spent relaxed allowed him to grow closer and closer towards his company, starting to trust him more. "You're going to be cold once we get out of here you know..." A small hint of worry laced his words.

Kaj worked at gently wringing out his hair a he let out a laugh. " Didn't think about that before you tried to knock me in here now did you?" He returned the playful wink. His actions had made it home fault but that had been the man's intention before. "I will be okay though. It isn't that cool and i am only a half hour walk out of the city."

Only smirked, standing up to stretch backwards, display his strength and lean body as the leather armor he wore grew tight on his form, glistening in the moon light. "Well then let's go dry up, I'd hate for you to get sick." His smirk growing with more playful intent.

Kajetan canted his head to the side looking the man over. As he did such one of the orchids in his hair came loose falling with a gentle plop into the water. The tumble into the water drenching his hair had loosened it allowing it to fall out. Scooped up the flower as he smiled. Gazing up at the man once more that soft chuckle left his lips. "Oh inviting yourself over are you?" he said a curious and tease to his voice. On the other hand he didn't outright say no.

Loreris smirked before stepping out of the water, offering his hand to help Kaj out. "No, more like acting as an escort home. Seems proper, no?" His smirk turning into a genuine smile, his one eye filled with a reawakening light that was long buried beneath his work.

A hand reached up taking the offered one. Water dripped from the sleeve of the robe like a faucet for several seconds. Once on his feet, he stepped over the edge, with some work practically falling into the man. The robe was heavy soaked and the cloth clung to him like an poorly fitted skin. Hands quickly set about trying to wring out the largest portion of the water adding to the pool that was gathering at his feet. Taking a step he made a little growling sound as the squishing from his boot could be heard. "Remind me not to go swimming dressed." The words seemed in good humor then and as he answered the man. He was going to make a joke about the man not being allowed to return to dispatch of him in the middle of the night but decided it wasn't very funny and might be taken the wrong way. "Mmm... I do know how to protect myself." He said instead not refusing the man yet though he was making it known he didn't want to be treated like a damsel in distress.

Loreris cantered his head back and forth, pondering the situation as he got ready to catch Kaj just in case, though disappointed when I didn't need to. "I know you, though it would be rude of me not to escort the person who asked me out back home." A softer smile spread across his lips, giving a small bow before noticing his struggle. "If you're willing...I could carry you, I wouldn't mind it at all." His expression turning back to neutral.

Kaj gave him a little glare without an ounce of heart behind it before sticking his tongue out at him. "You may carry....," the sentence trailed off as he sat down on the stone lip to the fountain taking his boots off freeing his feet from the confines that continued to make squishing noises before finishing, ".... my boots!" The devious look on his face was the same when he had taken off running for this game of tag. He truly did try to keep from letting loose a giggle but as he held the sopping wet boots towards the man he couldn't help it.

Smirked, taking the boots without a care, he'd glance around, hoping to find a mud puddle soon. "Oh well, not a loss either way." Loreris soon was left to his own mind, thinking deeply about a lot that's happen so far. The joking, smiling, chasing, and whatever else had made him realize he has missed so much in life, but he must keep his guard up.

Offering the man a smile, he let the teasing drop as he slid his hand into Loreris' free one leaning into him. He might not be willing to let the man carry him but it appeared he was willing to let the man walk him home side by side.

Loreris looked down, seeing Kaj leaning into him so casually. He hadn't a clue of what to do but he liked it, so he left it be, deciding it best not to screw it up by being too curious. He returned to his thoughts, allowing his to be lead by the smaller male out of the city hand in hand, not caring of the awkward glances.

Kajetan walked barefoot his feet lightly touching the cool stones with a trail of water following in his wake. Some icecap and one orchid is all that remained of the flowers that had been woven into his hair but he didn't seem to mind. Once upon a time he would have. The stares would have bothered him even if he hid it well. He didn't have a perfect reputation of poise and elegance that needed protected anymore. "Mmm... I must remember thank the Lord and Lady properly." He said with the smallest hint of a yawn. The guards they passed looked twice and Kaj gave them a smile and a slight bow before leaning back into Loreris.

Loreris chuckled softly, the sound deep and smooth in his chest which Kaj was so closed too, his elongated eleven canines glistening in the soft moonlight. When they passed the guard, he didn't care to look at them, only fixated on the elf leaning into him. "Are you cold?" Taking notice that the night was starting to become a little chilled. He ignored all the small whispers of them he heard as well as the glances, none of that bothered him. Not when he was busy.

Smiling he shook his head a little. "I am okay." He figured he would probably be cold by the time he got home but for now he just felt heavy as though he were carrying an additional him around in water weight. Yes an exaggeration he knew but still. As they moved out of the Exchange, he stopped and held a hand up to the brazier smiling softly at the warmth it gave off.

Loreris grumbled something incoherent to himself, pulling out a spare cloak which he wrapped tightly around the smaller man's shoulders gently; making sure everything was in place. When finished he'd giving a knowing smirk. "Shouldn't be so stubborn sometimes." He'd only laugh lightly, his smile true and now genuine. Not a hint of trying involved as it looked all pure.

Kaj gave a roll of his eyes looking up at him. "You are all wet too." For the moment he wished he had brought his satchel with him so he could brush his hair out but he figured that would wait just fine till they arrived home. He touched the cloak surprised it was not as soaked as everything else. He looked up at him. "I get the feeling you are just dying to play hero." He teased.

Loreris rolled his eyes, slightly amused as he looked at the cloak with an expressionless look. "It's part of how my parents broke me in. I'm to act respectful and much like a servant. Nothing more, nothing less." Loreris adjusted his gaze to look into Kaj' eyes, becoming lost in them for a brief moment before his clouded over with memories once more.

Closing his eyes, he tried to remember his own parents. There were memories there. It isn't as if he had been young enough to forget but life had a way of making you forget things and his parents had been something that his mind had chosen to let erase. "I don't need a servant." He said softly as he continued to walk now that he didn't feel too cold.

Loreris blinked a few times, deciding to follow though now it was a little bit behind Kaj, not understanding what to do as everything that had just happen translated to him as disappointment in him from a master. Only following in silence as he tried to wrap his mind around it.

Kajetan slowed down holding his hand out to the man offering him a smile. "You look like... I punched you." He said softly his fingers gently moving like they had earlier trying to urge him to take his hand. "That wasn't my intention."

Loreris looked to the offered hand, thinking of how fragile it looked, how he could snap this man's neck like a branch and yet he was still so bold to approach him. Loreris felt an odd warmth flow through his body, something he remembered distantly but hadn't felt in ages, he liked the feeling. With that he stretched out his hand to clasp the other, giving it a perhaps timid squeeze but still gentle and strong. "I'm...sorry..." he'd reply in a soft tone laced with confusion.

Kajetan wasn't sure what the man was confused about. He could see the look in his face but this time he simply enjoyed having the man's hand back. Rather than try to remedy the look, he decided to simply let the man come to his own conclusion over time. The squeeze war returned and he leaned his wet frame into the man. If it had been someone else he would have felt bad getting them wet; however, the man was sopping wet himself so there went any guilt.

Loreris soon gave up on trying to think it over, his expression turning back to neutral as the two walked together. He rather enjoyed feeling the elf lean against him, it felt soothing to him, to feel someone leaning on him. "I hope you won't come down with cold, that would be terrible in this lovely summer." Gesturing to the blooming flowers, budding trees, and grass. Granted Eversong never came down with snow or ice but her colors did fade a bit when the fall or winter winds came around. "I love to go for a ride in these woods when I get what little quality time I can. It's peaceful to me."

As they left the city, he gave a wave to the final guards who offered a smile towards him even if they were surprised by his disheveled appearance. The smaller elf addressed one of them by name wishing him well and a good night in an attempt to insure him that he was okay. Over the years he had gotten to know man of the city guards and none of them had ever seen him looking like a drown rat. Once out of the city he gazed at the flowers that were gestured to and seeing getting sick was not on his list of things to do he skipped to riding. "I haven't been riding in a long time."

Loreris soon gave up on trying to think it over, his expression turning back to neutral as the two walked together. He rather enjoyed feeling the elf lean against him, it felt soothing to him, to feel someone leaning on him. "I hope you won't come down with cold, that would be terrible in this lovely summer." Gesturing to the blooming flowers, budding trees, and grass. Granted Eversong never came down with snow or ice but her colors did fade a bit when the fall or winter winds came around. "I love to go for a ride in these woods when I get what little quality time I can. It's peaceful to me."

As they left the city, he gave a wave to the final guards who offered a smile towards him even if they were surprised by his disheveled appearance. The smaller elf addressed one of them by name wishing him well and a good night in an attempt to insure him that he was okay. Over the years he had gotten to know man of the city guards and none of them had ever seen him looking like a drown rat. Once out of the city he gazed at the flowers that were gestured to and seeing getting sick was not on his list of things to do he skipped to riding. "I haven't been riding in a long time."

Loreris walked in sync with each step Kaj made, acting at the moment as a pillow of some sorts and a guard. He remained relaxed but the instinctual training he received taught him to always be alert, even if he was relaxing. "You haven't? Then perhaps we could go for a ride sometime, I'd like to have some company every once in a while." His best attempt of being civil and polite, giving the smaller male a soft smile filled with a relaxed joy.

His own stride was much shorter than Loreris' would be normally but the man matched his and that made him smile. Gingerly, his fingers laced together with those belonging to the other man as he closed his eyes. The grass under his feet tickled just a little and he dug his toes into it as they walked. "That could be fun. I will need to get an appropriate outfit." He said realizing he owned nothing that really worked for riding. About half way home, he shivered as the breeze picked up running though his wet clothing.

Loreris picked up the chilling winds, not affecting him but he did notice the shivering from the smaller male. "Are you still going to be stubborn or will you let me carry you?" His tone carried a light amusement with some concern, his smile was gentle and soft, something most Sin'dorei only have if they're looking for sex but with Loreris it was genuine. "And you will need something new to wear." He'd comment on the earlier statement, giving a playful wink.

Kajetan looked him over him slowly before asking. "How would letting you carry me help?" He didn't seem worried about repercussions, which in all rights he should have been. Letting someone walk him home that he had just met, he realized it was probably a stupid choice but his ego wouldn't let him take it back so he hoped for the best instead. "I know a tailor."

Loreris arched a brow, chuckling lightly as he gestured to the light shiver. "I'm warmer than the wind and it would be harder to help you keep warm if we kept walking like this." Nodding a head to how much of Kaj's wet clothed body was exposed to the cold chill. He was nervous of making such a statement but he honestly wasn't trying to play hero or act like a knight in shinning armor. All he wanted was to make sure the elf wasn't going to get sick and stay warm.

Kaj looked over the wet man. "You are wet too." He offered pulling the man's cloak tightly around him leaning into him as they walked in all honest his feet were cold from the earth more than the rest of him due to the cloak and he was tempted to ask for his boots back but he knew that wouldn't remedy the situation much.

Loreris rolled his eyes, finding it better for Kaj to be left alone on the topic, letting go of his to wrap his arm around the smaller male gently. "Alright, though I'm not shivering and cold doesn't really effect me." He'd look ahead, his gentle smile ever prevalent.

Kajetan smiled. He walked for a bit still on his own as if to prove his point. He was being stubborn and he knew it. Most of his life people had tried treating him like a hapless doll due to appearance and he hated the judgment. Pausing, he slid the cloak off his shoulders letting to of the man's hand for a moment. WIth his freed hands he removed the wet robes from his body revealing the matching pants he wore underneath and his bare chest. Holding he wet robes out fo the man, he worked on pulling the cloak back around him offering a warm smile. "There, all better." He said with a wink.

Loreris held no lustful gaze at the sight, only chuckling as he gave the cloak back. "Trying to be seductive with me isn't going to work, granted you are quite the splendor to look at, but you're not alluring me in that way." His smile turning into a playful grin, his eye looking over the barred chest. "Very much a splendor to look at."

Kajetan blinked. That hadn't been anywhere near his mind simply getting out of the thing that was slowing his movement and making him cold. Though those words almost made him take that as a challenge. Most of his life had required he be able to win people over mind and body and someone telling him he couldn't almost... just almost made him want to try. He wasn't sure if the man was trying to bait him or not but he couldn't help the it irked him. Perhaps it was being told he couldn't or perhaps it was because the man thought he was trying. Letting out a little growl he gave the man's arm a little head butt. "How would you know? I haven't even tried."

Loreris chuckled playfully, ruffling the shorter man's hair lightly before shaping it back into proper placement. "I was jesting, you are very pleasant to look at. I like your fiery spirit. It's a little fun to jest with you." Winking with a sly smirk, keeping himself a bit allusive for the man's entertainment. "If you need help with anything, I'll try to be there to help. I rather like your company more than others, most people I've had the 'joy' of conversing with only chatted about their so called 'good' deeds and who they wanted to bed next. You are a welcome change of pace."

Kajetan blinked once more he had taken it seriously and he had been about ready to stalk off since he could now see his place in the distance. Childish perhaps but he had taken those words seriously and even if he hadn't loved everything he had done in his past he was well aware he was good at it. Turning on his foot he gave the man a half hearted shove though he was smiling again. "Ass." He replied. "Remind me to get even by finding a time to tell you that your bad at killing people." That tongue was stuck out at the man as he chose to lean into him again.

Loreris watched as he was shoved, barely moving at all but still moved a little, a small laugh escaped his lip. When Kaj leaned back into him, he'd wrap an arm around his small body gently; keeping him in an embrace while sharing his unnaturally warm body. "Oh I bet you will, though I plan on laughing the whole time." He felt content, finding the constant teasing and laughing beautiful, he'd never laughed this much in a long time.

Rolling his eyes, once more, his face finally settled into an expression of contentment. The man was warmth and that in and of itself was appealing. The laughter was an added bonus. "Over there." He said pointing to an area where a bunch of makeshift houses had been constructed. None of them where fancy and none of them looked like a place the meticulous... well less so at the moment... doll would live.

Loreris spied the area the smaller man pointed to, arching a brow before shrugging. Loreris followed without a care, seeing the content expression on Kaj' face only made him beam with delight, wanting the expression to remain. "You look good with that smile, very fitting." He'd comment in a deep voice, his tone laced with genuine joy.

Kaj smiled as they approached the area. He led him to one in the distance that appeared to have once been a gazebo that has been altered into a makeshift house. Outside is fenced. A single tree is in the fenced area with a wooden rope swing. The entire outside area is full of flower beds full of plants. The actual 'house' was a gazebo where wire had been woven between the pillars and climbing plants grew up the sides to make walls. One side had a simple gate like door on it instead of being covered with a plant wall. "We are here." He said looking up at the man and now they were here he wasn't really sure what to do.

Loreris looked around with a curious gleam in his eye, normally other Sin'dorei would hold disapproving thoughts to such establishments but for him he found it tranquil. Looking toward Kaj Loreris would just shrug. "Indeed we are, you might as well go dry off." Nodding to the makeshift door, a calm and delighted smile crossing his lips.

Kajetan thought for a few moments as his toes curled in the grass below them plucking strands. "You are wet too." he said thinking it over for a moment before rounding to the side of the hosue where a firepit was. "I can start a fire." He said as he paused before he disappeared into the little dark house for a moment. Walking out, he was carrying an ornate comb that he worked though his hair as he attempted to pull it into a high tail to get it out of the way.

Loreris watched contently, eyeing the ornate comb as he stood. "I don't mind it, some of my jobs have left me in worse conditions." He'd visibly shudder, remember a couple jobs from years back. "And what a lovely comb, reminds me of the one I gave to my sister for her adoption day." His smile turning soft and gentle. Idly he'd drop Kaj's boots near the fire to help dry them off.

Kajetan looked to the ivory comb with a vine pattern carved into it before being inlaid with gold. "That is nice you still keep in contact with her." He offered as he finished fastening his hair out of the way. He set the comb on a small wooden table along with his wet robe before he turned to look at the stack of wood near the house. After a moment of concentrating logs of wood lept up from the stack flying over to the fireplace where they fell with a thud. There was a bin of twigs nearby and Kaj moved to pick up some for kindling.

Loreris chuckled at a few memories, his smile ever growing. "Indeed...My family adopted her after she fell victim to loosing her parents in the Scourge Wars, since she couldn't remember her birth day we celebrate her adoption day." He'd chuckle a little bit more, crossing his arms across his chest, not minding the feeling of wet leather. "It's sad really, on multiple occasions I can catch her looking out the window longingly, just hoping she will see her parents and siblings again..."

Kajetan gave a small nod unsure of what to think about the man's parents now. The twigs were dropped into the pit and he crouched down and closed his eyes trying to use magic to start the fire. It was something he was still learning but he only needed a small flame to start a fire after it caught the wood. "There are a lot of orphans." Loreris nodded as he grew lost within his own thoughts, sitting down and drawing a dagger and a sharpening stone from pouch strapped to his thigh; in no time all he was sharpening the blade idly as a way to help work through his thoughts.

The process took a minute or two before sparks appeared in his palm and began to gather into a flame... a flame that he threw into the kindling watching it take to the flame. The logs were slower to start burning but as soon as the flames licked them, he rose to his feet. "You should get dry and let me fix your hair before you leave." He commented.

Loreris slowly looked up at the smaller man, blinking a few times as his eye was clouded over by his thoughts, once clear he'd nod. "I guess so." With that he'd stand up with a small groan, shedding off layers of patted leather to reveal a scar marred torso and arms, scars even reaching up to his neck. Too many for someone to count. "I've enjoyed your company, it's been a very welcome change of pace to my entire week of pompous nobles, arrogant Blood Knights, and clueless prostitutes who don't know what 'no' means." He'd respond, his voice slightly labored as he went over the few details of his week.

Kajetan blinked turning to the man actually letting out a laugh. "Suppose it is good I gave up that profession a long time ago." He teased though he went silent as his eyes fell on the man's torso that looked to be more scar than unblemished skin. Clearly he didn't know what to say. At least they had all healed. "Maybe I can look at your eye... before you go." He said softly. There was little he could do for old wounds but perhaps he could keep a fresher one from scaring quite so badly.

Loreris arched a brow, shrugging lightly he'd sit down so the smaller man wouldn't have so much trouble reaching him. "Alright...if that's your wish." He didn't mind it too much, granted he didn't like how he cheap shotted but now nothing could be done to change the fact he has the wound. Upon sitting down Loreris would lean forward, stretching out his back as his broad shoulders rolled backwards a couple times; earning a few deep resounding pops. "Oh...Just what I needed..." He'd smirk lightly, feeling much more relaxed now.

Kajetan let out a warm chuckle. "Well I am going to get cleaned up first." He offered with a warm smile. Moving away from the heat, he grabbed a bucket from a peg and moved to fill it from a large barrel next to the house. The wooden cover was removed and the bucket was filled with magic. "I will be right back. I need to get a bowl." He disappeared into the house for but a moment before returning with a large metal bowl. Loreris sat back up, falling back into his thoughts which now wandered over to Kaj and how he's been able to relax so well with the shorter man; it's rather unlike Loreris. He pondered the idea over and over, trying to figure it out but instead went back to sharpening his daggers. The sound of the sharpening stone against metal always brought him a cold sense of thrill, like that of a hunter and prey.

Kajetan set the bowl on the table offering the man a smile as he filled it with water from the bucket. Sitting down, he placed his hands on either side of it and sat there till the water started to steam. "Sit." He said pointing towards a stump that made due as a chair. With that he disappeared into the house again. When he returned he was carrying a small pile of clean washcloths, towels, and on top of them all was a basket containing jars of things that clinked and a few bars of what appeared to be soap.

Loreris was pulled from his thoughts at the sound of Kaj's voice, blinking a few times he'd then do as instructed and take his place on the stump; adjusting himself to be a bit more comfortable. Once situated he'd being looking over all the supplies, thinking it to be a bit excessive but then again he wasn't much of a medic.

Kajetan sat down on one opposite him as he set down the pile removing the basket from the top. It was settled aside and Kaj tossed a washcloth at him before picking one up himself. Tipping it into the warm water, he rung it out and picked up a bar of soap that was scented like sandalwood and cherry blossoms. He ran the damp cloth over the bar before he began to wash his face. Clearly, he was cleaning up before playing medic.

Loreris grumbled softly but caught the wash cloth with ease, he waited patiently as he really didn't mind this; he rather enjoyed it to an extent. "Thanks..." Was all he'd mumble, trying to keep his tough exterior, falling back into his own thoughts hard as he fell silent.

Kajetan smiled at him beckoning to the bowl as he cleaned himself off. "You are welcome to share." he offered before he washed more than his face. "What are you thinking about?" He asked when the other man fell silent.

Loreris blinked a few times, looking at the washcloth in his hand then the bowl; dipping the cloth into the warm water to begin clean off his face. While doing so he was extremely careful around his eye, making sure the cloth didn't touch it too much; every time it would however, he'd hiss in pain. "Nothing..." Kajetan let out a soft chuckle. "How about I do that and you tell me what you are thinking." He replied shaking his head. "Are you sure you are good at your job?" The tease was one he couldn't resist. "You are a bit clumbsy." The warm laugh was there as he rose from his spot moving around to take the wash cloth from the man's hands and he began to gently wash his face avoiding the bandages all together. "I would offer to wash your top but leather really isn't something I have tried washing."

Loreris let Kaj take the washcloth from his hands, rather grateful he did to. Hearing the teasing words made him fume, grumbling a few words before looking away. "That Kaldorei bastard got a lucky shot is all..." He'd playful extend a hand and flick the shorter man's nose. "You can't really wash leather the standard way anyways. To further explain I was just thinking about some random thought tangents."

Kajetan heard the fuming and the simple thought entered his brain. There was no analyzing as he leanded down and kissed the man and it wasn't a peck either. His head tilted to the side as he let his lips cover the ones that were protesting about his ability to do his job. A moment later he leaned back so he was a few inches from the man. The evil devilish gleam was in his face as he winked. "Got you. Now we are even." The man had chosen to tease him before about what had come down to his work and now he had returned it.

Loreris was about to say something else till silenced, hands clenching into fists as he'd restrain his more basic reactions of snapping the shorter man's neck for such a move. Though his wanted reaction was violent, he rather liked it; raising a couple fingers to gingerly touch his lips from curiosity. "Very daring..." A sly smirk spreading across his lips, a faint shade of red dusting his cheeks.

Kajetan grins letting his nose touch Loreis' before he rose back up. Using the cloth he finished washing the man's face before he sat down on the makeshift table to pick up his own cloth to wash his upper body not that he had gotten that dirty. Once finished he poured the bowl of water out into the grass repeating the process of filling and warming it. At that point he sat back down and took his hair out of the ponytail. The locks fell down around his shoulders and he began slowly combing out any tangles that had found their way into the locks due to the fall in the fountain earlier. "You any good with washing hair?" He inquired raising a brow.

Loreris busted out laughing in a fullhearted laugh, shaking his head. "No I am not, I only know how to do the basics." Still chuckling a bit, he'd be stuck on the feel of the kiss; trying to interpret what it might or might not of meant.

Kajetan dipped a couple fingers into the water splashing the man with a couple droplets. Lips curving upwards he smiled. "Well you can try to redeem your reputation." He was back to teasing. It was too much fun. "I can walk you though it. If you are decent with your hands I think you will do fine. Well and it is either that or you can sit here and wait while I spend the next half filling and taking a bath." There was no invitation to join in said bath though.

Loreris groaned at the constant teasing, flinching with a tightly shut eye as the few droplets hit him. "Oh you really like teasing me don't you?" He'd shoot back. Grumbling he'd rise up and circle over to stand with Kaj, waiting for the proper walk through. "And I'm -very- skilled with my hands, thank you very much." Flicking the smaller man's nose with equal teasing.

Kajetan gave a warm laugh smiling up at the man who towered over him. The flick made him wriggle his nose like a rabbit before he smiled reaching over to grab one of the containers in the basket. Opening it, the floral scent wafted out. Kaj liked sandalwood and the scent was mixed in with that of jasmine. "You start at the ends and work up being really careful to not tangle or pull any of the strands. He turned so his back was to the table leaning backwards till the golden tressed fell in the water. He held his head up, above the bowl, which clearly was not going to be comfortable for more than a few minutes.

Loreris listened carefully, taking in each detailed step and visualizing it inside his mind. "Alright..." He'd take notice at the uncomfortable position, placing one of his hands along the back of Kaj's neck to let him have support comfortably. "Just relax then...I'll try my best." His lips curled up into a slightly nervous smile. He'd begin with washing the ends as told, giving the small man's head a quick rinse by soaking his hair then combing it lightly with his fingers through the water.

Kajetan smiled and closed his eyes leaning on the hand offered. It was a sweet gesture even if it meant it would take longer. "I think you are the one that needs to relax cutie. You are a bundle of nerves. It is just hair."

Loreris frowned at the name for a brief moment, the name striking a nerve but it'd be replaced by a smile as quickly as it appeared. "I've always washed my own hair and rarely my sister's, but no one else's." He'd then look over to find the bottle of scented soap, sliding the hand supporting Kaj's neck a bit further so his head rested on his toned forearm. Pouring a small amount of the soap into his free hand, he'd set the bottle down to then adjust back to supporting the smaller man's neck with his hand. He remained silent, drifting back into his thoughts as usual; applying the soap at the ends and nursing it to the roots.

Kajetan didn't notice the frown with his eyes closed. "Are you okay?" He inquired lids fluttering slowly open as the man fell silent again. One of his hands moved up giving the man's shoulder a gentle squeeze.

Loreris rubbed the scented soap gently into the smaller man's scalp, aware he was stronger than the other so he was much more gentle. "Yes...I'm fine..." He'd attempt to pass, his tone telling otherwise. He'd continue massaging the soap into Kaj's hair, trying to get over something that still nagged at the corner of his mind.

Kajetan turned his head slightly looking up at the man. He said nothing just waited. The expression he wore was one that spoke volumes. He wasn't buying it and he was going to wait till the man said what was on his mind.

Loreris noticed the expression, starring the other in the eyes for a long moment before giving a long sigh; his free hand falling lax in the warm water. "It's nothing...Just a few bad memories with someone I thought I could love. He doesn't matter anymore." It was clear he was still deeply hurt about it all, deciding to rinse out the soap from the smaller man's hair. In a few minutes Kaj's hair would be completely washed and silky soft. "There...all done..."

Kajetan leaned forward grabbing a towel and he was careful pat the strands between the towel till they where mostly dry. With that taken care of, he set the soaking towel aside and looked up at the man. He was trying to decide what to say. "I am not sure what to say. I just met you and this is the first time I have ever... done anything like this. I was not trying to bring up memories from the past like that. I can tone it down."

Loreris gave a light shrug, trying to play it off as if he wasn't effect; though his eye gave it all away. "You're fine...He doesn't matter anymore." He kept repeating that through his mind, hoping after enough times it'd come true.

Kajetan looked at the man in front of him before scooting the bowl to the side. With one hand on either side of the wooden table, he lifted himself up onto it. "Sit." The word was an instruction. "Do you want to talk about it?" he inquired not pushing but giving the man a chance if he wished to take it.

Loreris looked at the offered spot for a moment before taking it, sitting with his back turned from the smaller man. "Might as well." He'd let out a long sigh, his shoulders slumping a bit. "Where to even begin..."

Kajetan let the teasing drop as he picked up the comb and began to let the man's hair down. Nimble fingers worked though the locks straightening it before taking the comb to it working from the bottom up untangling the locks. He smiled looking at the flower he had put in the man's hair earlier as he worked.

Loreris pondered over every detail, remembering it all so vividly. "Well...Him and I met at the pond outside the city gate, he was shy and timid but flirtatious. We were getting along pretty well and on that same day he kissed me, I had no intentions going further but after a week he tried to bed me twice. I refused both times. The day after the second attempt he wanted a 'relationship break'." He'd scoff, humming softly at his hair being combed as it helped relieve some of the stress. "It happen all too quickly, he proposed a 'relationship break' and I told him to screw off and turned my back...earlier that same day I earned this.” He'd point to his damaged eye.

Kajetan was very gentle as he worked though the man's hair never once tugging it. "I am sorry that you went though that and I am sorry if I reminded you of him. I can say I am not timid though and my bed is currently off limits." He was about to continue but thought perhaps that would be selfish turning the conversation into one about him. "You will find someone if you give people the chance. I think under all that gruff you can be sweet guy."

Loreris glanced back, his respect grew a bit more for Kaj. "The thought never crossed my mind...it's he used to call me 'cutie' all the time." He'd look back at the ground, burying the pain deep down. "And I doubt that...I'm too scarred for anyone to care for and I've given multiple people the chance. All have left."

Kajetan paused pressing his lips together. "I won't leave. We can always be friends though I won't promise we will be more." He wasn't sure if that made it better or worse so he decided to go with the truth. "If my behavior... is inappropriate in your eyes, with that in mind, let me know. For instance I can avoid using that word if it bothers you. That is simple enough."

Loreris nodded, he wasn't ready for a relationship anyways. "I'd like that..." The faint trace of a smile crossed his lips, reaching up he'd grip Kaj's hand gently; finding it to be reassuring and secure feeling before he'd let go.

Kajetan smiled leaning down to kiss the man's forehead. "Don’t' give up though. The right person is worth all the pain getting there." The words were spoke as he finished combing out the raven hair. He settled the bowl in his lap sitting with his legs folded Indian style. "Lean back." He eased the man's head backwards so it was resting comfortably on his legs with his hair in the water.

Loreris only nodded, drifting into his thoughts as he softly closed his eye. He'd lean back as told, not realizing that a bit of the bandages covering his eye came loose to reveal a little bit more of the wound...and what is was lacking.

Kajetan left the bandages for the moment as he gently washed the man's hair. He worked from the ends up spending time massaging Loreris' scalp. When he finished a hand was placed along the man's hair line to keep water from getting into his face as he use the other hand to cup water from the bowl to rinse out the strands.

Loreris kept silent, buried deep within his own mind to the point of blocking everything else out. Only making small signs of paying attention when he'd idly notice his hair being washed.

Kajetan was careful to squeeze out extra water without twisting or pulling strands before he moved to bowl to grab a towel. Slowly he patted the locks dry like he had his own. "There." He said offering a smile as he tucked the flower behind the man's ear once more.

Loreris came to, his good eye fluttering open as he gazed up at the sky. "Thank you..." He'd return the smile, leaning forward once more as he felt the familiar delicate weight of the flower behind his ear.

Kajetan shifted and stood up. "I lied. I am taking you to bed." He said with a warm laugh in his voice as he stood up and headed towards the house. "Though in my defense it simply is because there is better light inside and I don't have anywhere else to sit in there and I don't want to mess up your eye." He said with a grin as he stuck out his tongue.

Loreris arched a brow, chuckling softly as he stood to follow. "And they said I was the teasing one..."

Kajetan smirked as he opened the gate to the house. Inside the place was lit up by magical lights hanging from the ceiling. The entire place was filled with tables containing all sorts of interesting concoctions. It looked like a lab belonging to a mad scientist only... less creepy. Flowers and plants were all over the place along with books about them. In a corner of the room there was a bed, vanity, and a wardrobe. All three of them looked to have been shoved aside to make room for more tables for work. He gestured towards the bed. "Sit." he ordered with a smile.

Loreris looked around curiously, his gaze wandering up and all over the room. "Huh...Reminds me of the poison labs at the Uncrowned Lounge..." He'd mutter before sitting down on the bed as instructed, offering his best smile. "Now you get to play medic?" His tone nothing but teasing.

Kajetan looked at all his work and chuckled. "Well I don't make poisons though some of the stuff I have I suppose could be used to make them." He replied to that looking around. He moved to a bookcase against the wall and grabbed a satchel from the hook on the side of it before he came to sit down across from the man. "So tell me what happened and what I am going to see when I take those off? I would like to fix it not make it worse."

Loreris nodded slowly. "Well...I was wandering around Eversong for an early morning ride only to get ambushed by an arrogant Kaldorei bastard. We fought for a few hours till I got my killing blow for the cost of my eye." He'd gesture to the wound, giving a small smile. "It isn't going to look repairable to be honest."

Kajetan looked him over. "He actually damaged your eye?" He inquired pressing his lips together in a tight line as he thought it over.

Loreris only nodded, remaining perfectly still for Kaj to remove the bandages.

Kajetan hesitated. "Maybe... we should find a real healer.... I have enough coin." His words were spoke softly. From where he lived and how he lived he probably did have coin if he had been truthful about how much he got paid for what he had done for work.

Loreris shrugged, chuckling softly. "I already have, they've done the best they could. If you still wish to see then I have no problem with that." He'd offer a reassuring, soft smile.

Kajetan slowly leaned forward and began to very tenderly remove the bandages unsure of what else he would be able to do but he was willing to give it a shot.

Loreris sat still, taking a deep breath as he'd clear his mind; placing his trust in Kaj. Behind the bandages the smaller man would find that his entire eye was missing, leaving to look what was like a mix between a burn and cut wound. It didn't look the slightest repairable.

Kajetan looked at the empty socket and pressed his lips together firmly before blinking back what appeared to be tears.

Loreris only stared with a soft expression, offering a gentle smile as he extended his hand forward to gingerly wipe away the tears. "Now, now...tears don't look good on that lovely face." He'd say softly, trying to comfort Kaj in what little way he knew.

Kajetan let his fingers skitter lightly along the side of the man's face near the wound. He didn't say anything though as he offered a weak smile. He opened the satchel pulling items out from it. The first one looked like an ointment of sorts. It had an earthy smell as he opened the container. Reaching up he began to apply it to the damaged skin. "I... can't bring back an eye." He said softly.

Loreris smiling, flinching ever so slightly every once in a while from a light twinge of pain. "Don't fret over it, I didn't expect anyone to be able to." He'd reply. His hand brushing along the smaller man's cheekbone lightly.

The salve had a numbing sensation causing the area it touched to tingle before it slowly began to numb dulling any pain. The sadness never left his face; however, he didn't seem to be squeamish about it.

Loreris sighed in relief as the small amounts of pain dulled away, his smile turning ever softer. He'd look to Kaj with his good eye, brilliant emerald meeting sea green. "I'm fine, don't worry about it alright? I can take it." He'd give a soft chuckle, trying to bring up Kaj's mood.

Kajetan continued to place the salve on the wounded area till most of the jar was gone. With that he pulled out some bandages from the same bag before working on dressing it with the new bandages. "When it heals properly perhaps I can find you a magical replacement. I mean it wont be the same but it will give you something and will help keep debris out." It wouldn't come for free but he would talk about that another time.

Loreris chuckled before rolling his eye, giving a small sigh he'd look back at the shorter man. "I'm sure Fey will be thrilled with the knowledge of this..." With that he'd just let Kaj do his thing, knowing it was futile to argue with him.

Kajetan raised a brow. "Who is Fey?" he said hearing the new name not realizing it was a nickname.

Loreris eye widened as he mental face palmed. "Oh how stupid of me, Fey or Feyrah, is my adopted sister."

Kajetan canted his side to the side and smiled a little feeling a tad silly he had not made the simple name connection. "I am glad she will be happy." He finished the bandaging and stood up. He proceeded to strip right there without a care in the word for modesty as he draped the pants over the bed as he opened the wardrobe pulling out a beautiful white night robe that he slid on over his head turning back to the man. "Do you ever go to Outlands?" He inquired turning to look at the man.

Loreris was slightly tempted but had respect for his now friend, closing his good eye to block out and possible view. "I served a few contracts out there, yes." He'd reply, giving a nod as he kept his eye shut.

Kajetan turned around looking at the man with his closed eye and he laughed. "You meditating?" The reason behind his eye being closed.

Loreris huffed a laugh. "Are you decent?" He'd respond in a friendly manner.

Kajetan rolled his eyes letting out a laugh. "No. I am drop dead gorgeous not 'decent'." He said with a smirk trying not to laugh.

Loreris sighed, taking the risk of opening his eye once more. "Such the teasing little gardener." He'd shoot back, playfulness overflowing in his tone as he stood up to walk closer. Barely standing a foot away from the shorter man.

Kajetan gave the man a wicked grin at those words. "Nope wasn't teasing there. I am. Teasing would be if I decided to strip and not let you touch." He stuck his tongue out playfully at the man. "Though I need to get the dirt off my feet and wash my clothing." His index finger poked the man's bare chest as he smiled. At least he was back to smiling again.

Loreris pressed his hand a top Kaj's which was currently poking his chest; pressing his entire hand flat against his chest which was abnormally warm. "There's that smile." He'd give a playful wink, wanting to keep his friend happy.

Kajetan chuckled letting the man hold his hand there. rising to the tips of his toes he planted a kiss to the man's brow above the missing eye. "While you are warm and nice to touch it isn't getting the dirt and grass of my feet." He said pointing downward before grinning at the man.

Loreris let go of of the shorter man's hand, rolling his eye with a playful gleam. "Then you'd best get washed up." He'd chuckle softly, placing both hands on his hips while he watched Kaj contently.

Kajetan gave him a grin as he turned moving outside again. He fetched he used the soapy water and the damp towels that had been used for their hair to clean his feet off, realizing he had left his sandals inside. Grumbling, he opted to use the towels. Placing one under either foot of his, he grabbed the ends to hold them to his feet so he could walk back inside.

Loreris watched as the shorter man came walking in using towels as makeshift shoes, snickering a little bit. "Isn't that an entertaining sight..." He'd chime in a teasing fashion.

Kajetan simply grinned leaving them on the floor as he stepped over to the vanity slipping on the sandles that were next to it. "Mmm... well you know it is a new trend." A sly wink followed the words.

Loreris arched a brow, his playful aura still not fading. "Uh-huh...So is kissing up Garrosh's long dead ass..." He could help but snicker a bit, knowing a few orcs still do so.

Kajetan shook his head. "Is that an Orc thing?" he asked raising a brow almost pulling off deadpan. "And... since when is kissing anything a fashion statement?" he rolled his eyes and let out a laugh.

Loreris cantered his head from side to side. Pondering. "Eeeehhh I mean...I've overheard groups of orcs praising their long dead leader for his 'honorable' treatment towards the other horde races. Complete trash talk but oh well...I think I heard scream from a near by ally not too long after they left too." He'd tap a finger along his lip, eye darting back and forth as he pretended to be seriously thinking about it.

Kajetan was lost on the man's train of thoughts. His brow rose. "This has to do with towel shoes... how?" He said with a cuckle as he moved back outside to fetch the items he had left out there.

Loreris shrugged, giving a smile as he laughed full heartedly. "I don't know, my mind wanders sometimes." Clearly understating how often he gets lost within his own thoughts.

Kajetan smiled and shook his head as he gathered all the items in his arms. "You know it isn't nice to kill people because they are idiots." He teased as he walked back in and began to put things away.

Loreris held up his hands in defense, showing an 'innocent' expression. "Never said I killed them, I do contracts only....Most of the time..." His innocent expression faded away to reveal a sly grin, he knew he did wrong but just didn't care.

Kajetan turned rolling his eyes. There wasn't really any judgment there about the killing only in his next words. "You know you do stupid stuff one day you are going to wind up dead." He turned on his heal rising to the tips of his toes and swatted the man upside the head. "Then who is going to be there for your sister?"

Loreris accepted the smack upside the head with little care, giving the shorter man a neutral expression. "Her husband." He'd bluntly state, as if he didn't see a problem with him losing his life.

Kajetan narrowed his gaze at the man. His look was cold for the first time ever. "If you don't value your own life then I wouldn't trust you with mine." With that he turned his back and returned to putting items away. His breathing was a little off if the man was paying really close attention.

Loreris let out a barely audible sigh, taking soft steps which Kaj couldn't hear; he'd make a hesitant to wrap his arms around the shorter man in a warm embrace. "At times I wouldn't mind it, but most of the time I know it's not mine to give up." He'd utter softly, trying his best to comfort the other.

The arms felt nice, they really did but the pain and anger outweighed the comfort. Kajetan attempted to turn and get free of those arms.

Loreris pondered for a moment, then deciding it best not to let go; for the first time in a long while he didn't want to. "Kaj, please listen...At times I've thought it best to end myself, knowing it to be foolish and selfish. Now days the thought only crosses my mind for a split second, I've too many people I must care for to let my life go now." He'd say before finally letting the shorter man go, taking a few steps back to give him some space.

Kajetan let out a soft growl when he wasn't let go as he blinked back tears. When he was let go he turned around. "Life is precious. I don't recall anyone ever giving me a reason to live growing up. No one gave me an ounce of reason to value myself. I figured it out on my own and I did it on my own. If anything I had people degrade and devalue me for most of my life." His eyes narrowed. "I worked my whole life to find my own self worth and now that for the first time I am free to pick my own friends and perhaps even lovers. I have no time for you if find yourself expendable,” he finished the words poking the man in the chest with his pointer finger three times for emphasis.

Loreris sighed, lowering his head as he chose his words carefully. "Kaj...I'm just now learning that...When my parents broke me in, they drilled it into my head since birth that I was expendable. I never even knew what life until Feyrah came around, her magic brought a small joy to my dark shadowy corner called a heart." He'd give a weak smile, finally looking up. "Many of these scars aren't from combat...but from punishment, I carry those burdens and now accept contracts that allow me to eliminate people like my parents."

Kajetan didn't turn away again or take steps back. He stood there a foot away from the man his head tilted back to look up at the man. "Now it is your choice. Other people don't get to decide your value. You do."

Loreris looked straight into the shorter man's eyes, gazing for what seemed like hours to himself before he nodded. "Then...I choose life." His voice was still soft and gentle but burned with a newly kindled determination.

Kajetan didn't look away. When the man answered his expression softened a little as a hand moved up to touch the man's cheek.

Loreris leaned into the touch to his cheek, closing his eye briefly as his expression too softened up a bit. "I'm just now starting to set myself free..."

Kajetan gave a small nod before letting his head rest against the man's chest as his hand fell. Everything today had taken a lot of energy and his body was done. He let out a little yawn. "You... have somewhere to go?"

Loreris gently lifted a hand to run his fingers through Kaj's hair gently, letting him lean against him. "Indeed." He'd respond, knowing how tired the shorter man was just by how he was acting. "You must rest now."

Kajetan smiled softly reaching up once more to kiss him on his cheek. "I should finish cleaning things up." He said as he moved back to pick up the comb and return it to the vanity.

Loreris nodded slowly, letting the shorter man finish his sorting and putting back of things. "I'm not leaving till you're curled up in that bed and asleep." He'd chuckle softly, crossing his arms across his chest as he left no room for argument.

Kajetan rolled his eyes as he put everything away, leaving his clothing hung up to be washed later. With that he moved back to in front of the mirror and he began to comb though his long hair separating it into three parts which he braided over his left shoulder. "It is late. You don't need to stay till I am in bed."

Loreris walked up behind the shorter man, covering his eyes with a playful grin. He'd lower down a little bit before giving Kaj's cheek a light peck. "Consider that pay back for all the other times you've kissed me on the cheeks." He'd whisper in his ear softly, that same playful chuckle ringing out again. Only when vision returned, Loreris was gone; a blue rose left where he stood behind Kaj.