Forging Relations

[Lady Lucca Solaris of Ulster]

sir_farris_wolf rides ontop of his horse silently. His dark eyes watching the road. The large hat on his head stopping the rain that was falling. His large dark coat keeping his nicer clothes from getting soaked was so wet that the horse was soaked and more. He rocked back and forth his hands holding onto the dark reign. His visit to Europe had lasted a few days and the ship had rolled in at port a few days ago. The horse had had bought on the way. Still he was recognized even with his cowl risen up past his cheeks and under his eyes. He could understand. The man known as the Wolf was easy to spot. He was a tall, broad shouldered fellow. Kinda heavy, but his body was ripped in porportions not even thought possible by scientists...well he wasn't human so that was pretty easy to figure out. (C)
sir_farris_wolf moved slowly into the courtyard dismounting off of the horse. He handed the horse to a stablehand and turned away taking off his his gloves. He moved slowly inside standing at the door being searched. His weapons being identified and some even taken or peace tied until he got back and left. He kept his large sword with a menacing look at the man checking him. He took the coat off now. He handed it away also to a person and the hat with it. He was in regular clothing which was somewhat nice because it was normal to him. a silk white shirt and pitch black leather pants held up by a wolf buckle. He turned around and shook his head his hair swinging out of the shirt and around him coming down slowly over his back. He breathed out heavily proceeding up the stairs. (E)

lucca_solaris_of_ulster her finger remained poised upon the word, her mind contriving explanations to assimilate to her theory. 'No... not the right one...' Shaking out a lock of hair from her eyes, she paced further down between the shelves, oblivious to the patters of rain outside the window. The waining candle light played tricks upon her eyes as she puroused through the collection of parchments, words no longer formulating anything within a wordly sense. How long she had been within the study, she could not say, for the tracking of time even failed her keen senses. All that mattered was the presence of another candle to replace the next that would soon die out - and even that, she could not guarantee. A moment more, and the sudden glimmer of lightening awakened her senses to the surrounding world (C)
lucca_solaris_of_ulster thoughts turning their attention towards the present moment. It was well beyond the time she had wanted to spend upon frivalous things, no doubt, and there were duties to attend to within her own lodgings. How could she have let the time pass? Setting aside the collection, entitled "Eyes of the Eastern World", she rubbed the palms of her hands to her darkened orbs before letting out a lethargic sigh. Walking to the wooden portal, she removed the travelling cloak from its place and drapped it across her shoulders, protecting the forest-green dress beneath with whatever protection cloth could muster against the rain. Taking another deep breath, she pressed her hand to the door's handle and pushed her way through, coming out into the fresh air of the courtyards (E).

sir_farris_wolf The rain in the courtyards was light and as he was going up the steps he looked up and saw her standing there outside of the door. His eyes fell on her and lit with fire. He shook his head and continued upward. He came up beside her looking over at her. He was much taller than her and he looked down staring into her eyes. His hard stone look of an unemotional state frightened many of the light of heart. His face was lined with scars and his skin was a pale white with scars running down all over his body. He had been a warrior for most of his life. He had also served in a lot of Queensguards. He had captained most of them. He was a great warrior. Now he was five years older. He was slightly older not the warrior he used to be. He was a man ready to settle. His eyes though(C)
sir_farris_wolf settled on the woman standing there. She was beautiful. He wouldn't compare her to no one...she was unique. Just like Ruby had been...just like Amariette had been. He wouldn't go wrong with this girl. He let a small smile appear. "Hello." His deep booming voice large and a few guards almost snapped to attention hearing it. He used to command many of these guards and they looked to where the voice came from. Once awe had come from their eyes now just suspicion. He tried to ignore the guards as he looked down at this lady.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster droplets of rain began to mar the image of neatly set locks upon her head, the delicate frame to her face becoming a matted shroud. Eyes roamed along the expanse for quite some time as her vision attempted to adjust, the darkened orbs finally settling upon a huddle within the drizzle. He moved with a gracefulness only found within the most brutish of men, thereby showing a gross lack of gracefulness, indeed. His heavyset figure against the backdrop of stormy weather seemed a contradiction in the least, but there was a way about him that caught her eye longer than a moment's breath. She watched his steady approach as thoughts cascaded through her mind, visions beckoning her to the parchments at first, then to times long past. But it was nothing of import, or so she willed herself <c>
lucca_solaris_of_ulster to believe with the lengthening of time between their interception. Remembering the hood of her cloak, she pulled it over and low against her eyes, shrouding what she could and dealing with the rest. "Good eve, m'lord..." She rolled delicately off her tongue in her usual poised manner, the words lacking that undertone of snobbish ways as lethargy toyed with her mental facilities. "Is there something I may be able to help you with?" <e>

sir_farris_wolf smiled again and he turned leaning against the wall behind her and he crossed his arms. "I was wondering your name fair lady." lord...hmm she must be on of those council people. Not many of them even knew of his existance and he dressed like a lord...which he was kinda. He was greatly adored by the queen...even though of recent actions from the year had deadened the trust they had had. He liked this lord thing as much as the next man who was a traitor to those around him and mistrusted by everyone. "If it wouldn't trouble m'lady." He also was letting the words slide from his tongue smoothly as if spoken before. He was almost mocking, but didn't. (E)

[Farris Wolf]

Lady Lucca "My ..name?" her voice seemed to drift along the wind as she pulled the cloak tighter to herself, not out of temperature or discomfort, but out of mere habit whence travelling in the outdoors. She regarded him a moment, her eyes struggling to discern each feature out of the gloom of the night. She did not recognize him so easily, though, she had never been all that well with faces and names. Mind you, hours upon hours of gazing through parchments did little to help the mental facilities, however, she would make do, as always. Nodding her head somewhat, she turned her body to parallel her sights to his, moving backward as if to put more distance, though merely the action was to get a better scope of the surroundings. "'Tis no trouble at all, m'Lord, however I would impose upon these the warrant that should I forego the pleasantries of exchange with a stranger and offer my name, that you do so in the likewise and set a balance to this light conversation..." A slight smirk greeted her lips as the cool air brought back most of her normal attitudes and behaviors. She did not intend to be short with this man, merely let it be known that she was not one to parley in such places, without at least, leveling the grounds first

Farris Wolf chuckled and sighed at almost the same time. He liked this girl...she was smart enough to get his name first. Not many had done that first. "It is Farris Wolf." He thought for a moment. "Not a lord but something else entirely, but maybe just as important." He wouldn't tell her unless she asked then it would be a crime not to state that he was a traitor recently released due to the mercy of Kahlan. His eyes stayed focused on hers. He wouldn't proclaim her a councilwoman just yet. She might just be a lords daughter who did the lands books. His eyes watched her. The tell tale signs of crouching over a book writing and reading. He took a step and looked over at her. "If you would care to walk with me while you tell me your name, M'lady." He was being etiquette acceptable. Some people would be proud of the former mercenary and other types of things that he wouldn't dare mention. Politeness just didn't appear all that often from them. He held out his arm for the woman letting his smile soften as he breathed in and out a little loudly. "The air smells fresh and the rain is a slight drizzle." He added to his request and waited for her to make a move. Many decisions all running through his head.

Lady Lucca continued to regard him with her ever-watchful eyes, letting her mind probe beyond its own interests into that of the air surrounding him. He was an oddity, that was for sure, as most brutish-looking men would hold little ounces of politeness within them, save for those who were upon the higher ranks of the militia. She would not press the matter further, however, letting the thoughts slip past with each exhaled breath. There were things of more import to discover and wager, than the mere background that lay within a man. No one had said much of her own, as of yet, at least. Why would she deviate from such an amiable gesture? "Perhaps a walk, would serve a greater purpose then... M'Lord..." stepping towards his arm, she placed her hand upon the joint of his elbow a smile touching the corners of her lips. "The air is fresh, indeed... and the rain provides that by which the mind can be cleansed. It would be a pleasure to join you upon a walk." Letting him take the lead, she interlaced her fingers with that of her other hand, allowing herself the convenience of his understanding of the place. Her trust was placed with him, fully and completely, for the time being. She would see how this would play out. "And the name, Sir Farris, is Lady Lucca Solaris...."

Farris Wolf moves forward silently listening. "Lucca Solaris...your on the council." He said remembering a guard mention it while he as in his cell. "I mean to apply for one of the lower seats of the council...though it might not happen due to recent circumstances." He moves foward down the streets taking note of the location every now and then. "So how did you get on the council?" He said trying to create a little small talk. Maybe she hated small talk maybe she liked it. Oh god I hope she doesn't like it...AHH...he was losing it over a small matter of small talk he silently almost invisibly shook himself back into focus and back to her. All this while he kept the small soft smile on his face. The rain every now and then splattered and a big droplet fell on her and him. He knew this city a little, but he didn't want to chance walking into a hostile neighborhood if there was one with Lucca walking with him. That would be the last thing he would need. Someone going psycho on him and attacking him. He threw that away. No one would attack a man looking like a lord walking with a lady down the street unless it was the ladies family...then that was just special circumstances.

Lady Lucca he was sharp, that was for sure. While her position was not of secrecy, undoubtedly, still, it was of notice to her that such an assimilation would be made right away. Perhaps it was her own ears playing a trick, or perhaps she would correct in assuming such, but as he continued onward with what could only be classified as babble, she fancied herself catching drift of an almost.. bitter.. undertone. Circumstance not so pleasing? she mused within her mind while focusing her attention upon the streets. "Aye.. I would be upon the Council of Ulster." for a moment, she watched him from the corner of her eye while letting out a soft laugh. "However, it was of no great feat that I was able to land the position of First Chair.. you could almost say...there is luck in being in the right place at the right time..." Letting her words drift off, she shifted her gaze to her feet, or rather, the hems of her skirt. Rain... was one of the finer creations of Nature... and yet, it was such a mar to the fabrics of maiden's hands. But it was no bother, she supposed while fixating a smile once more upon her lips and her eyes to the man at her side, for there would be another day tomorrow, and yet another dress.. and most assuredly, more days and more dresses to come. But how often would she be able to walk within the rain with such company? Once more, she looked to him through the corner of her eye, yet said nothing more.

Farris Wolf sighs. "Luck...yeah that has a play in almost everything." Was he muttering and babbling damn he was losing it still. He controlled himself and bobbed his head. "First chair pretty important there." He said looking down at her catching her looking at him out of the corner of her eye, but he didn't take it as anything so he kept going down the streets. "I was thinking of getting the seventh chair. The others sound too important for a minor person like me." He was still leaking out some things. She had called him Sir earlier. He wondered lightly if Kahlan would kill him for letting a councilwoman let alone the first chair believe him a lord or a knight. For he was none and propably would never ever be able to get again. He realized he was thinking too much again and he tried stop again. Man he needed to keep his mind on the person he was talking to and not other woman who wanted his head on a pike at some time or another.

[Lady Lucca Solaris of Ulster]

lucca_solaris_of_ulster "Seventh chair would still be quite a feat," her voice seemed a bit distant, even to herself at first, her mind tugging at a frivalous thought every so often. "Regardless of position, I would think each position upon the council would hold a great proponent of importance, each in its own fashion. But it comes to my attention that a man, of such hold as yourself, would label himself minor?" Shrugging her shoulders somewhat, she let the rest of her thoughts continue within the silence of her mind, not allowing herself to continue. Wolf... Farris Wolf.... something about that name, something in its familiarity that teased upon her senses and distant faculties. Of course, there was that problem again, with names and faces, but she could not help but think that name to be mentionned once before in her dealings. Letting out yet another shrug, she pushed the matter aside once more. She would, perhaps after their little walk, discuss things with Kahlan. Straightening out her cloak somewhat, she sighed and looked around before turning her attention back to him. "So then, my good Sir, what brings you to the lands of Ulster, if not only for the position of council member? Surely, one would not stick around if he felt himself merely a minor?"

[Lady Lucca Solaris of Ulster]

sir_farris_wolf leads her through the streets listening to her quietly. "I am minor in status...but I am greatly known...I also like it here...here I know I got friends in some places." His thoughts strayed a little to Amari again..then Ruby...then to the Commandant. All people who he trusted...Nur didn't trust him to much but he could understand that. He looked over at Lucca. "The weather is nice...just enough rain and sun. I can't think of anywhere else that would be more nice." He said smiling over at her. This was the truth...ther was no place better than Ulster...nothing could even begin to match this place that he loved oh so much. He moved forward still his eyes moving to the road and then bcak to her.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster smiling to herself quietly, she nods her head in agreement to all his words. In all honesty, should could find no other reason than those he had listed. Often time, she too, had found herself within places holding lesser want or need of her.. and yet she would remain, for the serenity it would provide, above all, comfort. "Yes.. the lands of Ulster are beautiful... the sun, as well as rain, draw forth the mind and heart in wonderment... though some of us choose to remain within the suns and rains found only within the covers of bound parchment..." Shrugging her shoulders, she could only hope the longing within her voice was masked by the indifference in her tone. But it was no matter, for she thought little of him in terms of expressing more care beyond that of their trivial walk through city streets. It dawned on her more often than not in their exchange that direction seemed removed, and yet all together unneed. The feeling wrestled within her somewhat, unable to decide whether it was something she enjoyed or loathed. Stopping within her tracks, she took a moment to survey the scene before directing their attention elsewhere. "Would the Sir care for a drink or two? I do believe my lodgings are just beyond the ridge... perhaps it shall give us a chance for refreshment and repose?"

sir_farris_wolf nodded and started heading that way. "I think that is a grand idea." A carriage appeared and he remembered the emotions he had read coming from her. He stopped the carriage. "M'lady your ride awaits you." He hoped she would enter but just incase. "My legs are sore from the long ride here." He said smiling at her hoping she would accept the fire and leave it at that. He wasn't one for lieing and such...but she might catch a cold or something and it would be his fault and conspiracies would appear and he might be sent back to his cell...he didn't want that to ever happen. The cell was the worst place to ever be created in this beautiful castle and keep.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster A smile escaped her quiet calm as she watched his sudden change in direction, noting his almost too apparent urgency to accept her offer. She would have doubted his actions further if it were not for the sudden appearance of a carriage and his confession of travels. A slight nod was all she offered to thus and examined the interior of the waiting vessel. She could not help but smile. "The Lord does praise me with his gestures and conveniences..." Her smiled flashed into his direction, though the replacement for such seemed more a smirk than anything else. "Perhaps I will have something fixed to warm your belly as well... the handmaiden at the lodgings can make a mean stew..." Turning her back to him, she climbed into the lofty carriage with little more hesitation worn upon her sleeve, all that she could feel and believe held deep within her heart. Shifting her body to the side, she awaited his likewise motion, keeping her eyes trained upon his form.

sir_farris_wolf followed her into the carriage sitting beside her. Conveniences he had said. Thanks the lord that she was taking it that way. If she took it another way it could be bad. Or so he thought. He closed the door and the driver looked back and asked where to. Farris looked over at Lucca...he wasn't familiar with her lodging name. He smiled and said almost quietly. "What is the name to your lodging again M'lady." He looked at her with the smile and waited for her to answer. It shouldn't be taken as anything. He was sure he hadn't put any emotion behidn the request. He silently waited now.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster Her eyes shifted from him to the driver, the smirk never waivering in the slightest. "You assume I have said so before.... Driver, would you kindly take us to the Setting Sun Inn..." With the order spoken, she merely sat back within her seat and looked over at him again, her eyes roaming over his visage as if to read the emotions behind the facade. He was trying to hold something back, yet, she could not discern what it was nor what it could be directed towards. Turning her face to the portal-like window, she gazed into the faceless peasants lined along the markets and streets, merely watching the pseudo-lives meander by. "I do so apologize sir, for not having previously ascertained the information, but I do hope that our wanderings is not keeping you from something?"

sir_farris_wolf shook his head. "No it isn't...My mind wanders sometimes...and such. And...well I guess I was scared that if you caught cold it would get blamed on me..." His brain raced. "It would be such a disgrace to me to get the councilwoman sick...there would be such ugly rumors going around about it." He said his brain figuring out something to say. Hopefully he wouldn't have to kick himself later for being an idiot. He smiled. "And sorry I am just trying to be politically correct...it would be improper for me to say I forgot the name to your lodge." He said trying to give her a reason for his incorrectness. Then he just growled. "Sorry Ma'am this has gone on long enough." He leaned back and the Driver turned around and finally got a glimpse of him. The turned back around quickly. "I am Farris Wolf....traitor of Ulster...a former convict...I feared if you caught cold...I would get thrown into a cell...I am trying my best...and if think I have not lied to you so please don't take it as me keeping it from you and telling you something else...I would have corrected you but assuming is a two edged sword.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster Her eyes merely watched him closely, neither stirring from their place, no showing emotion to his words. She did, however, note the reaction of the driver, and henceforth let out a dark scowl into his direction. Quietly, she turned her back to him a moment to investigate the outer worlds once more, as if to search for something within those plain faces. "Do you know what it is I see whence I look unto the faces of these peasants?....I see mothers.. fathers.. sons.. daughters.... I see pain and joy, rolled into the same bread. There is a darkness that oft lurks within the burrows of their minds... Often, a saddness they wish no one to ever see. And yet... it all means nothing in the end... there is but one ultimate reality within this life... What occurs before is of no import in the after.. for we all must meet our match...." Slowly, she turned back to him with a smile. "It is not within the past that I seek to befriend the Lord beside me, but within the present and the future. Do not let mere whispers attach themselves to the opposite arm from where my arm once lay... There is meaning for that. In terms of being correct..." she smiles once more and shrugs, looking out the window. "Even I have no idea what I am saying and blunder through it all... luck does play a large roll in it all..."

sir_farris_wolf smiles. "Someone who doesn't try to crucify me on the spot for what I did." He said almost a whisper. He looked up at her and put his hand on her arm. "Thank you Lucca." He said...dropping the formality. "You don't know how much those words have meant to me." He leans over and kisses her cheek. This was cerainly going around town and in minutes it would be known the traitor had kissed the councilwoman on the cheek but Farris didn't care. He truly didn't care anymore what those people would think about him. THe carriage stopped infront of her lodgings. "And here we are" He opened the door and held out his hand to her to help her out of the carriage which was proper treatment to a woman. He waited on her silently to step out to him so he could softly bring her down to the ground.

[Lady Lucca Solaris of Ulster]

lucca_solaris_of_ulster She had still been lost within the eyes of those around her, hardly aware of his silent whispers, or for that matter, the dangerous proximity that seemed to threaten her composure. Letting herself smile slightly, contrary to inward thoughts and emotions, she turned to look upon him, turned to retort with a mere brush-off to his words, and yet, the happenstance of narrowly catching the kiss on the corner of her lips broke all train of thought. Silence. Her eyes trained upon him within the span of strenuous minutes, as a hawk would its prey before the fateful descent. There was a sense of resolution and defiance within his eyes, flickering a fire within her that had already began to spit forth with life ambers. The grinding halt of the carriage was but the only element within their realm that could wake her from her dream, snapping the mind to something of more 'safer' considerations. Her eyes looked beyond his form unto their destination, wondering if it be wise to take the very man who dared cross within her boundaries of space further into herself, or to leave him wayward within the streets, so lethargic and sore. Swallowing what little was left of her resolve, she moved out of the coach, her hand placed upon his - though not for support, more than it was of reassurance of her presence near him. Avoiding his eyes, she adjusted her 'best' smile and moved onward in the lead, taking him into that which she had learned to call home. "If you would be so kind as to follow me, Farris.. perhaps we can do something about our present situation..."

sir_farris_wolf followed her into the inn. His eyes were huge behind her. He had done something wrong. The kiss...lord...he hadn't meant it as anything other than a thank you...ahh he screamed at himself inside his mind. You spent to much time with those crazy bastards in Paris. He watched her back as he moved inside with her. His eyes looking around collecting the surroundings of the place quickly. She had said present situation...oh no...she might just...he didn't even want to think what she might do to him. Christ he thought to himself...get a hold of yourself Farris. He shook himself back to the present and followed trying not to be seen in fear from the people in the lodging. He tried his best but there was fear in his eyes. He was scared...and everybody who looked in his eyes knew it.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster He bristled and moved with suck awkwardness, it was almost enough for her to burst out laughing. Perhaps she had been a bit too unkind to him, and yet, was his behaviour any better? She watched as a young woman approached them, laden in a simple dress with an apron neatly placed over the garments. Smiling, she perked a brow to the girls reaction, paying close attention to the dialation of her pupils upon sight of her company. Though, confusion riddle her, for something seemed a bit off with the response she received. "Good day, Lady Lucca" "And to you, madam. Would you be so kind as to fix something for the gentlemen to eat and warm cup of tea? We shall be dining within my room." Nodding her head towards the young woman, she swept past her to the landing on a few feet away. She was quite sure her companion was following close behind, and from the sound of his footfalls, with no less apprehension than before. Perhaps she would be seen as hypocritical for her judgment upon him, and yet, she could not disregard his actions towards her. No, he would remain within his current state of imbalance until the moment would arise to forgive his trespasses. While she was a forgiving woman indeed, she too, had her limitations to be mindful of. No doubt, he too, would have something to a similar affect. "Please, make yourself comfortable..." she offered after the brief trek upon the staircase and down the oblong hallway. Unlocking the wooden portal, she slide open the doorway and offered him entrance, her hand sweeping over the moderately furnished room.

sir_farris_wolf stepped inside the room through the portal and he walked a little before turning around and speaking, "Thank you Lucca." He had dropped the formality now that they were in the room. Should he apologize...no it wouldn't be right. Oh not this again he thought and he shut his mind off not listening to that constant voice in the back of his head berating him for every move had made. He found a chair and looked at her. "If this seat is to be sat in Ma'am may I sit in it." He had made that mistake too before...sitting in a seat that was there for beauty not sitting and it had broken when he had sit in it putting a thorn in his ass but he was fine now and hopefully he would be able to sit in this seat...it looked like a nice seat. This was working...talking about a seat kept his mind away from those straying thoughts. He kept his eyes to her the fear now gone replaces by that first look he had given her...neutrality. He was regaining his senses. He waited for her to tell him what seat he could sit in...and for her to sit so he could sit across from her.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster After what seemed an eternity of moroseness, she smiled unto him and waved a hand about the room. "The room be laden with seats for the taking, Farris...." the name felt awkward to say at first, though she persisted regardless. "I am a simple woman with simple lodgings to suite. Should you feel it necessary, you may sit upon the floor, though I am afraid I do not trust a broom made merely out of straw... " Flashing him a wink, she turned her back to him and moved into the western side of the room into an area separated by a set of silk curtains. Drawing off the now-too-heavy cloak, she set it aside and begain the ritualistic down-sizing of her baggage, as she did so each and every time she sought the solace of her room. Moments of silence passed between them, it would seem, as she continued to busy herself out of sight. However, the passage of time was none-too-long indeed before she returned to his side, rather is front, as she took a seat upon the cushioned bench. Crossing one leg over the other, she watched him expentantly, waiting for something, though she couldnt say what.

sir_farris_wolf seeing her getting changed or something as he heard the cloak being drawn off he sat down to wait on her in the room. She sat infront of him. He looked at her and that voice came back and he finally got tired of it. "I am sorry about the kiss...I meant it...not as anything, but you were the first person not to jump on me for what I did. And coming back from Paris I guess all those people got me into a kissing mood...I guess I am lucky I didn't try to do what those disgusting people do there on the street...those people are evil." He said throwing the thought away and he hoped she would forgive him or even better yet tell him it was okay. That would make him feel better but he was fine aslone as she forgave him. He could only hope for something more. He watched her silently now waiting on the food or her to forgive him...either would be great at the moment.

[Lady Lucca Solaris of Ulster]

lucca_solaris_of_ulster perked a brow, watching him as she settled herself a bit more, though the feeling of uneasiness could not be shaken from her mind. "Sorry? ... hmm, the logic of your reasoning is enough to call for the forgiveness due upon such circumstances, however..." she looked away a moment, letting the silence hover between them. However, what? Her eyes wandered over towards his, searching for some sort of reasoning to explain the trepidation that she oft felt in situations like these. But, there was nothing. Would it be rude to merely say distance was all that she desired amidst the folk of Ulster? "However... A Lady never likes to be caught off guard. Perhaps the Lord will entreat me to a tale or two of Paris one of these days?" The entrance of a serving girl brought about an almost unconcious sigh on her part, though she was hardly aware of its intensity. The young girl moved with an almost animated ease, her eyes attempting to avert those of the occupants of the room. Why, she could not understand, though merely guessed it was because of her current company. Had rumor spread so easily through the town of his deeds? "Thank you..." Lucca replied as the young girl made her exit. Offering a cup of tea to the man, she offered a weak smile and nod in the girls direction. "Perhaps time will aid the people into days where they not persecute those they see upon sight. Though, I fear, those times may be far off indeed...."

sir_farris_wolf He nods listening to her. "Well...since you don't like to be caught of guard...I don't know if those tales would be the best to tell you." He leans across the table as the serving girl leaves. He takes the cup and nods. "Perhaps...but only time will tell...only time will tell." He thinks for a few moments. He had put her off guard...hmm...keep her on her toes. It might be good...people do more stuff they believe is true to their word and are easier to read. "I well if it would please you Lucca...I would like to thank you again." He was smiling inside. This was going to be something. He placed his hand on hers lightly holding her hand.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster thought to laugh at first, to his dismissive ways of his tales, and yet, the hand placed upon hers muted such acts and gave cause for a slight recoil on her part. She was almost beside herself with restraint on questionning him on his methods of showing appreciation for kindnesses. But, she left it at that, not wishing to startle the man just yet. Perhaps it was the studious woman within her, or perhaps it was the side that had always wanted a bit of companionship through the lonely hours - whatever it was, it was holding her back from her usual snobbery. Merely, she patted his hand and offered a soft, almost too soft smile in his direction and slowly removed herself from his touch. "You are too kind, M'Lord, but there is no need for such pleasantries. It is merely a show of honesty on my part.. and perhaps a bit of logic that should be displayed all around. But, we cannot claim all to be as half-hazard with their own safety, hmm?" There... settling back within her seat, she took a hold of her own cup and gingerly took a sip, her eyes watching him over the brim of the cup.

sir_farris_wolf also took a sip of his drink and did laugh. Yes she was good this was going to be a battle of minds...and it truly didn't matter who would win aslong as someone would win. "Your right we can't do that." He says not even taking note of her removing her hand from his. He placed his cup down and leaned back in his chair. He was being stupid...this woman was about to slap him for being to over the wall with being a friend. He sighs. "Allright you got me...I...well I am taken with you Lucca." What was he doing...his mind screamed at him...you idiot. He didn't even realize thats what he said and he almost lost his composure which might change her reaction slightly but he kept his calm and looked as if he planned this moment. He took a sip from the cup trying to calm himself inside.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster Now, it was her turn to laugh as she tapped the rim of her cup in amusement, though, perhaps the emotion behind the act could be interpreted in various of forms. However the case, she let out a sigh and looked through a portrait window over the bedding. This one was going to be a handful. It would only be polite to meet him tete a tete, no? "Perhaps, I have been removed far too long from civilized lands, though surely, Paris could not have changed so much. Did they not teach you how to properly court a lady, dear Farris? Or perhaps the Lord shows his own creativity with such vague naunces like "I am taken with you"... " She could not help herself but smirk broadly behind her cup, taking another sip for protection of her inner wits.

sir_farris_wolf took a sip to and shook his head laughing. "I believe it is my own creativity...and The Parisians there...heh what do they know...unless you are from there...which I will take back all of those things I said." He had noticed her calling him a lord. "And I am not lord Lucca...nothing more than a commoner if you want to get straight with it. I am just a very rich Commoner." He took a sip grinning behind it. He hadn't made a mistake...or had he...almost slaps himself for being an idiot. He keeps himself in check though. "And I mean those words..." He said...trying to put strength behind the words that had said just to make them sound better. For right now they were just words but they could be his own thoughts and heart if he put enough strength behind them. He sips a little more of his drink finishing it off. He sets it down putting his arms in his lap.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster watched him a moment more, not quite sure what to make of him anymore. Should found herself exploring his facial features as he laughed, drank his tea, or even formed words that should have dismissed her notions of what he was or could be. Thoughts jumbled themselves within her mind, yet she paid them no heed as the present moment would not prove it self suitable for getting lost on track. One more sip of the tea and she set it aside, looking downward in contemplation. "You speak as though my intents are to place you within a social class, M'Lord… though that is hardly the case. Perhaps it is wise not to judge those whilst you yourself are able to be judged? I think someone famous once said that…" she waved a hand around dismissively, her brow furrowing in slight concern. It was difficult even for herself to discern whether such a comment was direct towards him or for herself. She wondered, as her eyes met his again for but a moment, how he would fair at the idea of her not really being much of a lady? "However it is that you intend to play about such words, I will not know Farris. I suppose 'time will tell', as you so precariously said before, hmm?"

[Lady Lucca Solaris of Ulster]

sir_farris_wolf continues to laugh. "Yes...like I said...time will tell." He smiles. "And I don't speak as if you would put me in a social class Lucca. I would rather you think of me as you will. And nothing more than that." He said and the serving girl came in with some food. He smiled and took the food quickly sitting it down and dividing it up so he could eat some of it. He was famished. He hadn't had anything to eat since he got into town and that was a small food item to. He moves over the food quickly still watching her though locked with her eyes or trying to watch them.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster her smile wavered for but a moment in hindsight, her eyes wandering to the picture window again. The rains seemed to have cleared for the moment, though cloud formations off to the distance promised a stormy night, indeed. Before the serving girl could leave, she turned back to her, the absence of a smile reflected upon her visage. "Would you be so kind as to set a room for my good friend here, should he be requiring lodgings for the evening?" She thought to watch Farris for his reaction, however, the bristling movement of the girl called for other reactions. "…Unless, you are unable to accommodate a friend of a Lady? …Surely, you would not wish to leave this man outside while storms brew to the distance…" A measured smile to the girl was all that was given before she nodded and let her leave. She had never been one to tolerate such behavior from any one person within a land, may he be royalty or not. A pet peeve, if you will, but she would not let it spoil her mood. Rather, she looked unto the man with a sort of fondness, noting to manner in which he approached the food. Selecting a small portion of bread and stew for herself, she spooned a small amount and paused, before indulging in a bit of nourishment. "So tell me then, Farris… what is it that strikes uncertainty and discourse between yourself and those of Ulster?"

sir_farris_wolf watches her scare the servant to death and watches her leave. He turns his head back around to Lucca and tilts his head. "Well...what sets me apart...nothing really...Why I did what I did...I don't even know anymore. It was a real stupid thing to do." It was my decision..a stupid one. He kept berating himself. He starts to eat a little more of the stew. Finishes it off and sits back. "Well...That was good. Did you enjoy yours?" He looked up seeking more conversation. He loved talking to her. And he realized for a long time he hadn't even thought of Amari...or Ruby for that matter. This was great. He was going to enjoy talking to this woman...it was one of the best moments in his life. His heart exulted in joy. His brain was rocking in pleasure and happiness...true happiness.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster nodded her head to the sound of his voice, quietly taking to the food within her hands. As he stammered through what seemed the most vague description she happened upon (aside from the 'scholarly' parchments), she finished what little she had taken for herself and poured two glasses of water. "Yes.. I enjoyed the food... I find the quality of service within these lodgings are what keep me here, rather than within the quarters in the palace, or any other such place." She lowered her eyes to the glass a moment, then back to him, curiousity ebbing beyond her own control. "Though it is not my intent to impose upon instances of discomfort... what was this 'stupid' act that you had committed. What I mean to say is... aside from small minor nuances, you are a charming man, indeed. I can see no reason why any one, even the most dull witted of peasants, would find reason to slite you at any given chance...." Hesitantly, she looked unto him, wondering what was going through his mind. Perhaps her curiousity was getting the best of her... perhaps... well, she had been making a lot of presumptions that night, and suppositions. Perhaps she should just cut to the chase and admit to herself she enjoyed his company. Shrugging to herself, she waved a hand to dismiss the idea of it all and merely took to sipping the water within her glass. Oh trusty water....

sir_farris_wolf hadn't he told her a few times. Or maybe not. He smiled as she sipped some water. "I threw down my sword...cursed Kahlan...put her in so much rage she almost lost her child Willow. Not what I intended but that is what happened. And then I was championing a cause for civil war against her." He said simply putting himself all out there on the block. What would she think...wait she said it doesn't matter or something like that earlier...she actually enjoyed being with him..or something like that department.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster merely remained poised, glass in hand. Her eyes fixated upon him for quite some time, or at least, until she realized she was staring. Quickly averting them, she could not help the ideas running through her mind. hmm... opposed Kahlan? But... if he was not within the cellular confines of Ulster, then perhaps she pardoned him? Setting aside her glass, she rose from her chair and walked towards the bed, looking out the favored picture window with a bit of consternation. She didnt know how to handle the situation. Yes, she had said past actions would not concern her, nor lead cause for judgment. But the situation had to be handled delicataely, to be sure. "Ahh... hence why you assume it difficult to achieve the seventh chair on the counsel..." Nodding her head slightly, though moreso to herself than to anything else within the room, she turned back to him, hugging herself idlely. "So then, should I inform the ladies of the house that you will be taking a room? Or have I been too presumptuous?"

sir_farris_wolf moves up and behind her looking out the window also. "Yes that would be nice." He said moving beside her. "Kahlan pardoned me. I turned myself in so she gave me a lenient ruling...a month in solitary. Then she released me. She made her point and now I am here with almost nothing to live for except for maybe Kahlans good graces...or yours." He added smiling down at her softly. His hazel eyes locked with hers, leaning against the wall a little bit. He watched her now waiting for her to reply.

[Lady Lucca Solaris of Ulster]

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: turned slightly with a nod, her eyes travelling the length of the floor as she moved to the doorway of the room. Sliding it open by a mere fragment, she peered outside and called out softly, a name that would surely have been muffled by the heavy-set doorway. Closing it with a soft thud, she smiled to herself, still keeping her back to him. "Nothing to live for.... how easy it is to consider life in such manners...." A cough, nothing more, followed her reply as she smiled again, turning back to finally face him. Within her eyes, she beheld something of a kinder hue, the darkened orbs slightly misted by something hard to describe. It was not that she pitied his position, nor the circumstance by which it came. Merely, she held this man in a new light and gave his presence more consideration. There was potential in his aura, in the air that merely surrounded him. And yet, at the same time, there was a cunning attitude that impressed itself upon her mind. To her, he seemed of the ilk who fought for what he wanted in life, giving everything he could to achieve those ends. Whether she was right or wrong, remained to be seen, but it did nothing to dissuade her feelings. <e>

sir_farris_wolf: watches her silently listening. "Yes....a very fortunate way to live life." He could notice some warmth seeping into her. He was becoming more of a person to her. His attitudes and behavior were giving her a very short personal file on him. She could propably read him like a book. He stepped up moving closer to her. Maybe he should approach...agreesively. Maybe. He moved up and taking a hand to hers. "I have to retire to my room....maybe you could join me...there for tea tommorow?" He said his head slightly tilting. (E)

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: ~Each word he pronounced only seemed to match the indentations of her assertion evenly. Unconciously, she let a smile slip through the usually blank visage, her hand finding its way to his. "That would be... most agreeable to me, I do so believe..." Lowering her eyes to his hand, then back to his eyes, she could feel a soft burning sensation to her cheeks, and then a smile widen upon her lips. Quickly disengaging his touch, she took a step back, and then to the side, as if to bare the exit openly for him. "Tea would sound perfect.. would mid-afternoon seem worthy enough, My Lord?" Turning her back, she lowered her eyes to a trincate upon the side table, running her fingers along it as if to be intrigued by its physique. She couldnt let him see her embarrassment.. how could she let anyone?

sir_farris_wolf: :already having seen it moves up and places a hand on her shoulder. "Remember...I am no lord...and if you wish to call me that then I must order you not to, Lucca." he said smiling softly not meaning it as respite or anything of that sort. He leans down and kisses her cheek again...maybe this time would be different. "I will see you tommorow mid-afternoon." He said and moved towards the door about to leave.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: ~Though her hand barely touched upon the spot, her body still reacted with a mixture of feelings and emotions. She did not turn to slap him, nor glare deep within his soul, until remorse was all that could possibly remain. Hardly. All that she could do, all that which came as a response was a desparate attempt not to shiver. The kiss, however light it had been, had sent waves of energy through her, 'til the very core of her being.. or perhaps just her stomach, erupted with motion. Butterflies... perhaps that was the correct term she had once read within a book. Whatever it was, it was foreign.. and wrong.. or was it? Turning with a breath caught within her throat, she looked upon his departing form, yet nothing came forth from the mouth at the ready. Merely, she watched him linger there.

sir_farris_wolf: :turned around slowly getting a small look at her. His dark hazel eyes finding her own eyes and a flash of warmth as he smiles at her once more. He turns leaving towards his door. He gets into the hall and heads down the hallway towards his room. He sits down silently and lays back in a chair closing his eyes. Tommorow was going to be a long day. He wanted to enjoy it so he might as well get most of his rest now while he could. Lucca...he thought as he slowly drifted off into sleep his eyes closing and blackness surrounding him.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: ~Tapping a finger to her lips, she waiting until the door had fully closed before turning back to her bed. A cautious seat was taken, eyes fixated upon the window. Her breath halted, as if to listen for the receding footsteps, though above all the sounds of the older Inn, barely anything could be heard. What a strange meeting that should have befallen her... and yet, she could feel a small part of her welcome it, almost revel in it. Moving to undress for bed, she agreed within herself that she would tread with all caution she could award herself. This could go anywhere...

[Lady Lucca Solaris of Ulster]

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: ~She had arisen that day with little difficulty, awakening with the fullest feeling of refreshment, despte the events of the previous day. Mind swimming with all sorts of nuances, she busied herself for most of the morning in hopes to ignore the impending hour so forthcoming. Her eyes, betwixt pages of text and other such things, would often wander to the sill of her window, examining the presence of light. Was it afternoon yet? What time had he said to meet? Did she know what room to meet in? Was it proper to meet within his room? Slowly, the darkened orbs drifted back to the parchment before her, though she could hardly remember drawing it forth. The words before her seemed a blur, in all honesty, in comparison to the jetisan thoughts fluttering through her mind. Shadows danced along the ruffled pages as she continued to stare blankly, nerves beginning to stand upon their ends as the hour drawing near was sensed. Finally, after a chaotic moment of eternal suffering, she dropped her hand to the deak (perhaps it was more of a slam) and rose from her chair. The ease of such a movement startled her somewhat, yet she ignored the petty thing. Examining the outfit she had readied herself within one last time, she took in a soft sigh and parted from her room. Thoughts of qestionning the particular room came to mind, however, she eventually assumed to merely wander until luck would bring her to him. Now, all she had to do.. was wander.

sir_farris_wolf: Farris stepped out of his room to get some food from the inn and he sees Lucca coming out of her door. He looks down the hall at her and speaks her name almost softly but audible enough for her to hear him. "Lucca..." He says his hands coming together as his lips part into a smile and he tilts his head as he moves down the hall towards her. He moves up to her and takes one of her hands in his. "Tea...or cider?" He said smiling down at her his body close to hers their heat rising mixing with eachother.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: Calculations of steps filled her mind as she continued to walk, hardly paying attention to where she was, and for that matter, who was calling her name. Nearly passing him, she suddenly feels her body jump at the touch upon her hand, eyes quickly turning to the spot at which she felt a hand, and then, to the owner of such an appendage. Had it not been for the proximity of adjacent walls or the confining dress to her bodice, she might have decked the poor sap. Lucky for him, she thought as her eyes finally met with the stranger... ".. Farris....!" Was that her voice speaking, or that of a crow? "Oh.... I barely was paying attention... I didnt hurt you.. did I?" Oh, how her cheeks burned that moment! But, she was behaving so much like a child! Patting his hand upon hers, she cleared her throat and started in the like direction he seemed to have been taking. Nodding her head (rather aimlessly), she busied herself with random objects to look upon her voice finally breaking into something more controlled and relaxed. "Hmm.. the day does seem cool enough.. perhaps tea? We could always try for cider later on..."

sir_farris_wolf: Farris nods and grins as she jumps and as she twitches he almost ducked but he saw her recognize him. "You didn't hurt me Lucca." He said wrapping an arm around hers and moving back towards the inn and his room. "Tea sounds wonderful. He watched her silently as the moved and her blushing made him smile even more. Her voice didn't sound right for a few seconds but now it was good. He just kept grinning and moving along towards the inn. He got to the door and opened it for her as the cool air mixed with the hot air. The slight fuzziness between the door and the outside world was almost a direct change and those few inside looked to the door as the coolness was leaving the room. He waved his hand towards the door. "Lucca could you step inside please?"

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: ~She nodded her head again, once more, looking the perfect part for completely insane woman, and proceeded to exit the corridor. Taking in a deep breath, she looked about the room, waiting for him to join her. The entire day had seemed like a picture show on slow motion, and now it all seemed to be moving with alarming speed. Perhaps it was the day itself, the circumstances to which she had found herself.. or perhaps it was merely the quickening pace of her heart beat, coupled with the warm feeling brewing about her ears. What a horror she must resemble, with such uncharacteristic impressions upon her visage! Turning quickly back to face him, she clasped her hands before her and looked down, stumbling for the words to say. "Please do accept my apology, dear Farris, but my behavior must seem atrocious indeed.. you must excuse me.. I am.. " she hesitated a moment and bit her lip. "... feeling rather under the weather as of late..."

sir_farris_wolf: Moved her more inside the inn back to his room and opened the door again allowing her to go ahead in front of him. He closed the door and smiled softly and bending down kissing her lips. After a few moments he lifted and looked down at her. "You do not seem atrocious to me Lucca." He said his eyes staring down into her own. Only his true feelings for her in them. His hands found hers taking them in his own his body rubbing against hers slightly. Her scent in his nose as he breathed in the lovely scents of her body. He could smell the soap she used to clean herself with. The fragrance making his eyes water almost as he held her hands in his. He watches her silently waiting for her reaction to the kiss and the look in his eyes.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: ~It came rather unexpectantly, yet as soon as it had begun, the kiss had ended. Opening her eyes slowly, she realized how poised she had remained, even long after his lips had departed hers. If her cheeks had not taken upon a natural rose before, perhaps now it was more akin to rouge, indeed. Looking up to return his gaze, mere confusion mirrored in her eyes, trying to find some sort of answer. It was not confusion for the action - for she was sure the intent behind it - rather, it was her own reaction to it... Taking in a deep breath, she merely forced a smile past the shock and nodded again, in her babbling sort of way. Her eyes fixated upon his as she felt her heart race to the touch of his hand. Barely able to form the words, she merely stood there, so close she could taste him and yet did nothing more. "...atrocious indeed..."

sir_farris_wolf: Farris heard a slight knock on the door and he let go of her hands and moved to the door leaving her in the state of shock and babbling. He opened the door accepting the tea. He set it down and closed the door dismissing the servant and telling her to make sure no one bothers him or her. He moves back to her after the door locked and closed. He moves back to her and breathes in. He wasn't goign to berate himself. He was going to be confident. He nodded. "If you want to be thought atrocious...then don't tell me to think it because I won't." He said a soft smile on his lips and his eyes lit up like christmas tree lights.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: ~She could feel herself almost grasp at his fleeting hand, though slow as they may be, her senses finally kicked in. Holding enough composure to herself, as a candle to her face, she stood the perfect woman before the servant girl, stance no real indication of what was screaming within her mind. How he made her head spin! But alas, what more could she do, than play her part till the feelings could blossom into their true form? Patting a hand against his arm, she flashed him a smile before moving towards the tea. "I do not presume to tell you what to think, Farris.. only what I should expect one to view my behavior. Not exactly lady-like, now is it?" The question turned to him as did her smile, quietly awaiting what more he could toss her way. If she thought this afternoon was going to be uneventful, then she could see now, that would be wrong indeed.

sir_farris_wolf: Farris almost cuhckled as she regained her composure and she got her voice back. "Maybe not lady-like to you Lucca. To me I don't truly care if you had knew a lick of acting lady-like." He said speaking the truth. His eyes still on hers. He picked up a cup and sipped the tea. Oh yes they added sugar to it this time. Thank goodness. He put the cup down near him so he could reach it. He tilts his head again and watches her. He was going to watch her like a hawk. And she wasn't the prey but something else entirely...another bird in the air...another hawk...a very beautiful hawk. He would watch her like a hawk watched it mate. Very closely is how they do it.

[Lady Lucca Solaris of Ulster]

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: Taking a seat, she too picked up the delicate tea cup and took a gingerly sip, almost wishing she hadnt as the rather hot fluid scortched the tip of her tongue. Trying to hide her wince, she smiled past the instant pain and nodded her head, the cup replaced upon the table top. "Would be a rather amusing sight, would you not agree, to see such a woman of esteem know little of mannerisms?" Her laugh was soft, yet had the quality of being pushed beyond its limit, that feeling of anxiousness resting within the pit of her stomach again. His eyes upon her did nothing to help the situation, the self-concious attitude already setting in. Clearing her throat, she looked back to her cup, sliding her tongue along the inside of her mouth to soothe the burn. "The tea is well made this day, no?"

sir_farris_wolf: Farris sat down across from her he took another sip. His mouth was numb to heat but he could still taste. He could still especially taste her on his lips. He smiled. "It is a small mite hot." He said." He saw the wince and knew it must be real hot. "It is tea...though." He said as if that explained everything. He leaned back in the chair he sat in. "And it would be amusing...but here in private...with a man such as I...manners are in short need or none at all. So please feel free...to let your manners and emotions run free." He said several meanings in those words. His eyes still alight but not as bright as he watched her with the same emotion...that of love. Maybe love he didn't know but he wasn't going to doubt himself.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: Her head nodded vaguely as she took up the cup once more, this time taking extra care to mind the heat of the fluid. It carressed her tongue a bit more soothingly now, allowing for a bit of savoring of the flavor. With one leg folded over the other, she leaned back in her chair, the cup still close to her lips. And then it happened.... he had gone and said what the mind would have easily insinuated upon its own. All she could do was cough.. violently at that... to the realization of his words. Mayhap a wry smile could be seen between the spasm, though one could not be overly sure, for the quick settling of the cup and a hand over her mouth hid what would have otherwise been seen. "...ehem... er... Yes... in private..." Almost instantly regretting her reiteration, she laughed to herself and shook her head, looking all around for something to save her from this fiend of a man. How easily it seemed to come to him, this way of making her so freshly embarrassed! And yet, she also marvelled at how much she had smiled in his mere presence, how she could scarce remember a time more pleasant than this. A time when she had felt so young? Clearing her throat, she smiled a composed little smile and nodded her head to him "... the sir does sound as if he has a suggestion to that affect?"

sir_farris_wolf: He stood up and moved over to sit beside her on the big chair(...its a big chair...don't ask...*cough* conspiracy). He lays a hand on hers. "Maybe I do." He said moving close to her. He had thrown her off her balance thrice already. Mayhaps...this would break the rest of the ice and cement a relationship forever. He smiled at her. "Yes I do have a suggestion...to the privateness of my quarters." Ideas were entering his head as he was doing this all from the top of his head. He just hoped to the lord that a good one showed up in his mind...one that Lucca would gladly participate in.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: Deep breathes... was all that entered her mind as she watched him cross the room to sit at her side. His hand. Upon hers. So close, her heart racing. Looking up into his eyes, the hesitation was apparent, but the smoothness of her voice shocked even her. "...I'm almost too tempted to ask..." She lowered her eyes to his hand a moment, making no sudden movement to shift its position. Rather, she merely smiled all the more and looked to her tea cup with a bit of amusement. "Though, I do question, whether our tea would get cold with such ideas put into play?" It was a surprise that her voice didnt catch on that one, but perhaps there was a sense of ease settling in. She was all too curious to hear what he had to suggest.

sir_farris_wolf: His mind still hadn't chosen something. Still using confidence he gripped her hand softly inching closer to her. "Tea tastes better cold, but I think we would have forgotten about the tea when these ideas are put into play. His eyes were on hers. Man it was hard to read her. She was getting confident but she looked almost as if she was lost...her mind was operating on instincts almost. He had put enough meaning behind the statement he had made...would the four thoughts left in his mind enter hers. Her taste returned to his mouth and he savored it. He moved his hand to her leg rubbing the leg softly. Maybe he had stepped over the line...no be firm...be confident. He kept telling himself mentally.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: He was stalling, and she could tell. It was almost laughable, but she could hardly find the strength to laugh as all her energy and focus was upon that singular hand. Her thoughts drifted for a moment... before she snapped back to the reality of the situation. The situation being herself, alone, in a room, with a man. It was not like it had not happened before or anything.... Just, it was far more unexpected than was her decision to stay within Ulster some months ago. Her eyes wandered somewhat between the cups, his hand and those lips.... she couldnt decide which one to comment on first, or if to comment at all. But the decision was soon made for her as she felt the movement of his hand, igniting her senses with the subtle yet knowing action. Moving before she could even think to stop herself, she quickly leaned in to catch his lips, her heart faltering a moment, but the ever-sweet taste regaining what little was left of her composure.

sir_farris_wolf Her sudden kiss almost brought him out of his shoes, but he wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her body against him as she kissed him. He fell into the kiss with her rythm, her taste reaching his brain and he almost groaned as that sweetness was there again. His eyes closed as he held her for what seemed forever. The kiss seeming to have gone on for centuries. The kiss ending he breathed heavily looking at her. She had gotten him...or had he got her...oh he didn't care and he took a deep breath and began another long passionate kiss.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: If he wouldnt do it, she would... and she did, letting out a sound so akin to a 'murr' or some other sort of thing. Whatever it was, it merely added to the moment as her fingers found the smooth slopes of his cheek, then the soft tendrils of his hair. Her body moved to his beckoning, pressing against his as the kiss was further dragged on, until she too had to break away for a breath. Her eyes never left his, merely closed off with each contact, savoring what she could from their kiss, leaving the rest for later ponderences. Before she could think of something lady-like or equally witty to say, he pulled her in for yet another. Though she hardly protested, she found herself at a loss, for she truly did not know what more to expect from their little 'steamy' session.

[Lady Lucca Solaris of Ulster]

sir_farris_wolf: Farris stopped and just held her now his breathing heavy as was hers. He leaned back in the chair bringing her with him. Her body layed against his and he smiled. "You think our tea is cold yet?" He said a smile forming and a light chuckle emanating from his throat. He savored that taste and he opened his eyes looking at her softly. "And if it isn't...want to continue?" He said almost huskily and his hands rubbed her sides slowly his hand moving over her curves and back to her arms. They slip across her back slowly a light tender rubbing on her muscles back there also. He was enjoying this...why hadn't he done it sooner. His eyes just drunk her in.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: She smiled somewhat inwardly, taking in deep breathes while sliding her tongue across her lips. She hadnt remembered the last time tea had tasted so good. Laughing softly, she shrugged her shoulders against his body and closed her eyes, drinking in every moment. It was weird, the comfort she felt within his arms, considering how nervous she had been before. But, perhaps she was just used to him.. or perhaps, she just did not have the time to kick in her logical arguments. "Hmm... no idea... however, that would require us to move and test the tea, and I am not ready to do that yet..."

sir_farris_wolf: His smile grows bigger and he kisses her softly and shortly. He ended it quickly and breathed in controlling his breathing. "Neither am I Lucca." His lips now found her chin then her neck then he shoulder. He continued down her body with a trail of kisses. His lips meeting cloth and flesh. His hands find the hem of her shirt and lift it. His lips kissing her stomach and then raising up as he kissed her with passion his hands lifting her shirt even more his eyes still a question though. He wanted her to choose before he did something she didn't want to happen. His hands rubbed her body moving slightly upwards. Still question in his eyes.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: She enjoyed his little kisses.. the little teasing pecks upon her lips as if to elude to something more. It was fond.. affectionaite.. and otherwise, against her normal exterior. But that was alright.. no one had to know... Smiling to herself, she ran a hand through his hair, closing her eyes as if to relish in the moment. "We.... are in agreement for many things, no?" Her muscles flexed, her body shivered, as his lips met selected places, then as his hands met those same spots with tantelizing reproach. But the questionning look within his eyes offset her somewhat for a moment, giving her pause to thought as she returned the kiss.. with a little less passion. Her mind wandered, drifted.. thought back to all possible things, to those logical areas to which she had wished to ignore, and no longer ignored them. Here she was, within the arms of a man she barely knew, a man she had met only a day before. And she was within his room? Laying with him!? Laughing away a nervous sigh, her hand drifted down to his, slowly yet insistently pushing down the hem of her shirt. Looking away from his eyes, she smiled a somewhat constrained smile and nodded to the tea. "Shall we test it?"

sir_farris_wolf: He understood her quite well. A day she had known him. He was actually rather glad she had stopped him. He kissed her back and sat up. "Yes...lets." He said sliding over and picking up a glass handing it to her. He watched her. This woman was blowing his mind. She was great. He loved the tastes of her kisses and her sweet sweet smell. He grabbed the other cup and tipped it to his lips. It was still warm...then he noticed that there was so much heat in the room he was slightly sweating. He tasted the tea again. "Mines is still warm." He commented.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster: It was rather surprising, to see his reaction... perhaps, even a bit unsettling. Or maybe it was just that she was always mistrustful of others, always so suspicious and what not. Nodding her head in acceptance of the tea, she took a small sip with a bit of a smile, standing at the same time. "Hmm.... I believe mine is taking up on that slight cold taste, where the flavor mixes with others... allowing for something a bit different than what originally intended." She was babbling, of course, for she did not know how else to get past the awkwardness that was held within her stomach. Taking a few steps away, she continued to sip the tea mindlessly, though her thoughts drifted beyond the cup and saucer, beyond the present time, to a time where she was within his arms and subject to his affections. She could not be sure if this was all going to work out any more.. if she could get past it all. What held her back, what prevented her from opening herself to him, she could not point her finger upon it. But she would turn her back yet to the idea. She would at least try, for that was the best thing.. was it not?

sir_farris_wolf: Farris's eyes watched her slowly. "Slight cold." He mumbled watching her walk off babbling. What had he done. He unsettled her. That was the last thing he wanted was her to feel uncomfortable. Maybe it wasn't even his fault he didn't know. He did know that his taste was still in her mind. She was thinking of him. But what was she deciding on. He tilted his head not knowing these things. He downed the rest of the tea in a gulp and moved up behind her laying a hand on her shoulder. "Lucca...your babbling again." He said with a smile. Her eyes might tell him what she decided. Or atleast he hoped the eyes would tell him what her thoughts were. His other hand found her other shoulder as he layed his chin on her shoulder kissing her ear. His whisperings into her ear. "Have you decided something." He said letting the words flow from his tongue.

lucca_solaris_of_ulster She barely heard him approach, barely heard his words or movements. And so, when it was that he laid a hand upon her shoulder, and more specifically, kissed her ear, she nearly jumped, dropping the tea cup from within her hands. Spinning around rather quickly, she stumbled around the room to pick up the cup, nearly hitting him in her fervent ways, nearly knocking herself off her feet. She muttered hasty apologies, finding her mind a chaotic jumble of thoughts and feelings. Decide something.. decide something.... drop the tea cup.. just met him last night! Decide something! Standing up rather quickly, even quicker than she had spun around, she babbled just a bit more this time, though really, she could barely understand herself. "Yes! Decide.. er.. sorry.. the tea... oh gawd.... I've.. Got to go! Yes.. leave... I'm sorry.. please excuse me...." Sighing rather loudly, she pushed past him towards the door, trying to calm her breathing, and the growing warmth to her cheeks. She was behaving like a bafoon.. she couldnt stay a moment longer