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       #Post#: 240659--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Dragons Den
       By: Raijuta Date: July 26, 2012, 9:09 pm
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       Something in Raijuta's gut told him that Soraya would refuse to
       answer his question. It was fine. Her reaction upon seeing
       Genesis was amusing. He was certainly far from aesthetically
       appealing, but then, with all the experimenting he had done on
       his body, was that really surprising? He noticed Soraya reach
       for him out of the corner of his eye, but she retracted her
       hand. He releases a silent sigh, an icy blue mist escaping his
       lips as he did so. She hadn't changed a bit; Determined to prove
       that she was strong, and that she could stand on her own. But
       Rai would have none of that. He took a step back so that he
       stood next to her, and he reached for her hand. He turned and
       looked the woman in the eye, and the look in his emerald green
       eyes was unmistakable. He didn't even have to speak. His face
       said the words. "I know you're strong. But you don't have to be
       alone." Even though Genesis didn't like witnesses, the stern
       look he gave the surgeon was also unmistakable. "I'm staying by
       her side."
       #Post#: 241471--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Dragons Den
       By: Kakuzu Date: July 28, 2012, 3:09 pm
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       Another day's work. Genesis had acquired quite a treasure this
       time... All for a quite simple surgery at that. An unsettling
       grin played on his face as the woman told him where she wanted
       the Jewel implanted. "My pleasure." He said, as he licked his
       lips. Of course, this was all just for the fun of shaking her
       up. The surgeon cared only for profit, and had no interest in
       things like sex... In all honesty though, she had chosen the
       best possible place to implant the jewel. It could do it's job
       best if close to her heart. Raijuta's stare was irritating. He
       of all people knew that Genesis didn't allow onlookers. But he
       was also quite formidable, and it was clear from what he was
       willing to sacrifice that he cared deeply for this woman. There
       was no way around it. After rolling his eyes at the Draconian,
       He spoke a few words in some forgotten language, which would
       instantly put the woman to sleep. He began reaching into his bag
       for a few necessary tools. It was was time to get started...
       #Post#: 241870--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Dragons Den
       By: Raijuta Date: July 28, 2012, 9:29 pm
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       Raijuta had a very protective persona about him ever since the
       moment Genesis arrived. He paid close attention to everything
       that was said, every question, answer and bit of body language.
       He followed Soraya's hand when Genesis asked her where to place
       her jewel, and quickly turned his head to the ground when he
       realized where she was pointing. His low body temperature
       prevented him from blushing, but he couldn't help put feel a bit
       embarrassed. Pearl fangs grew in, and a low growl erupted
       through the room when Genesis made his faces at the woman. He
       didn't say a word, but his expression made it very clear that he
       would end the surgeons life if he tried anything inappropriate.
       When Genesis put the woman to sleep, he caught her body before
       it could hit the ground, placing her gently on his bed. "He then
       moved to the opposite side of the bed, and out of the surgeons
       way. He wouldn't do anything to slow down the process, but he
       would be present at all times....
       #Post#: 241973--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Dragons Den
       By: Kakuzu Date: July 29, 2012, 12:51 am
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       Genesis figured his spell would last about six hours. more than
       long enough for him to complete the process. Neither the womans
       scowls, nor Raijuta's silent threats had phased him. However he
       found their reactions more than amusing. He held the Efusio
       Anima in his hands and began another chant. After a few moments
       of this, the dormant Phoenix was extracted from her body and
       absorbed into the stone. Of course, It wouldn't remain locked in
       the gem. Once incorporated into her body, it would return to
       it's natural position, but would remain bonded to the gem, it's
       cravings satisfied by the damned spirits that would flow through
       the gem and directly to it. He set up an odd contraption around
       the woman, which held the gem perfectly above her chest, and he
       began to chant once more, a strange energy flowing from his
       hands, through the gem, and down toward the position where the
       gem would be engraved. The process was slow, however, taking an
       hour just to lower the gem to her skin, and another three hours
       to permanently embed it in her skin. He then turned to Raijuta.
       "Listen closely." He told the Draconian. "The gem will work
       properly, delivering damned souls directly from hell when the
       beast so craves them. But under the light of the blue moon, or
       the eclipse, It will not work, and the Phoenix' cravings will be
       as active as they once were. Let me know when she's ready for
       her next surgery." he said with a laugh, before letting himself
       out.
       #Post#: 241974--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Dragons Den
       By: Raijuta Date: July 29, 2012, 1:04 am
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       For the four hours that the surgery took to complete, Raijuta
       did not leave Soraya's side. He didn't let go of her hand once
       as he kept a close eye on both her, and the surgeon. He listened
       to his explanations and warnings, but didn't respond verbally.
       He excused Genesis with a nod of his head and looked down at
       Soraya, Taking a blanket from under the bed and placing it over
       her body. He remained by her side, his hand in hers, until he
       eventually fell asleep. Until she awoke, his head would be
       rested on the edge of the bed, waiting for her awakening...
       #Post#: 248488--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Dragons Den
       By: Raijuta Date: August 7, 2012, 9:01 am
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       For the past twenty-four hours, Raijuta had been able to think,
       and care about nothing other than the woman he had harbored. Her
       care and protection superseded all, including his own well
       being. Even in his dreams, he was protecting her. In his arms he
       carried her across the bitter cold and harsh weather of the
       mountains of Talbart, his aura somhow protecting her from the
       equally cold snow and wind in the area. Her warmth brought him
       to a place bliss, rather than the discomfort he normally felt
       when faced with warm temperatures. To the other side of the
       mountain he carried her, neither of them speaking a word, most
       likely due to her unconsciousness. On the other side, they
       arrived at a field, where the woman finally opened her eyes, and
       greeted the man with... A kiss... It was warm, and tender,
       lasting no more than a second or two as he placed her on the
       ground.
       Raijuta's mind stirred in response to such an event, slowly
       pulling him out of his slumber, the first he'd had since his
       arrival.When his eyes opened, the first thing they settled on
       was his guest, who had seemingly awakened soon before he. Her
       cheeks were red, as his surely would have been if his body
       temerature weren't regulated by his Draconian blood. Had she had
       a dream similar to his own? or was it something else that shook
       her? Of course it was something else.... He knew well where her
       mind and heart were. Perhaps it was the realization that he wad
       watched her surgery, in one of the most intimate of places, that
       brought the color to her face. Perhaps it was the fact that she
       remained without a shirt. Whatever it was, it forced Raijuta to
       look away, down to the sheets on the bed. "I'm sorry." He said,
       not really sure what he was apologizing for. "Would you like a
       shower? I'll gather you some clothes. He wasn't sure, but he
       didn't think she had left any clothes here when she left the
       last time, but surely he had something she could wear in the
       house. Perhaps Akeria's room would have what he needed. He got
       up and left the room, coming back in a moment with a set of
       clothes (your choice), and a washcloth and towel. His bathroom
       was equipped with a top-notch shower and jet tub. He would wait
       patiently for her to reveal herself, his mind visiting upspoken
       places of it's own...
       #Post#: 248590--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Dragons Den
       By: Raijuta Date: August 7, 2012, 12:58 pm
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       A quizzical appearance furrowed on Raijuta's brows as the woman
       suddenly broke into laughter, though he dared not raise his eyes
       from the sheets to reveal it to her. What she found funny, he
       could only guess, but perhaps it had to do with her appearance.
       He wasn't one to hide his body in most cases, finding it
       fruitless. There was the possibility that she was laughing at
       his timid reaction, though, for him, it was for the sake of
       being polite. A million thoughts plagued the Draconian's mind as
       Soraya bathed. All of them struck him with a tinge of guilt,
       though some more so than others.He shook himself of his thoughts
       by going through his own purification process. Sitting
       cross-legged on the ground, his body began to glow an intense
       white, as dirt, bacteria and other contaminants were removed
       from his body, carried away by a steam emitted from his skin.
       Soraya emerged not too much later than Raijuta completed the
       process. He prepared to brush off her words of thanks, but they
       were immediately followed by a question that made his heart
       sink. The depth faded from his eyes and his breath shallowed. It
       was at that moment that he had to face his own truth; He didn't
       want her to go. But why? There was the fact that she shared both
       his Tyretian and Draconian roots, but that wasn't it. It was
       much deeper than that. And he had known since he lay eyes on her
       back at their other home. With a deep breath, he smiled gently,
       and took a step toward her, and reached for her hand, clasping
       it sincerely with both of his own. "You should know that I'm in
       no rush to send you away. This is your home too."
       He hoped he hadn't come across as too forward his this
       statement, but it was as much as he could offer as far as
       discretion. There was no denying what he felt in that moment,
       even knowing it wouldn't be reciprocated. He had done what he
       promised, and now she would rush back to where her heart was. It
       was the way things had always been. But Raijuta had no time for
       sob stories, even his own. He needed to sort out his feelings,
       and bottle the one's that were useless, as he had been trained
       to do his whole life. Showing emotion on the battlefield could
       only lead to death...
       #Post#: 251772--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Dragons Den
       By: Raijuta Date: August 10, 2012, 3:37 pm
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       The Blonde haired Draconian had trouble deciphering the woman's
       actions... It wasn't as his experience dictated at all! She
       showed a million emotions, but they delivered absolutely NO
       information! When she withdrew her hand from his, he accepted
       that he had gone too far. He had disrespected her in some way,
       which was the last thing he had wished. A silent, icy sigh
       escaped his lips as majestic green eyes fell to the ground. When
       she growled, however, she delivered him with confusion. She
       wasn't growling at him... The timing was unnatural, and she
       wasn't even looking at him. What was going on in her head? He
       wanted to ask her, but was unable, everything from his legs to
       his vocal cords was frozen. Oh, the Irony...
       He accepted the reality that he had foretold in his mind as she
       walked away from him, gathering her things. She was ready to
       return to the Tyretian home; And without a word, it would
       seem... Had he truly offended her that much? Was his offer for
       her to stay as long as she wished too much? Surely they had
       known each other long enough that that couldn't be the case...
       Buy then, her actions all but confirmed it. The anger in her
       eyes as she approached him. It was the only thing that made
       sense. When she raised her hand to slap him, he didn't flinch,
       nor attempt to catch her hand. He would accept the contact.
       However, it did not come. Instead, he found her pressed against
       him in an embrace somewhat more intimate than he would expect
       from her. Suddenly finding himself capable of movement, his arms
       found their way around her, as he returned her gaze. His world
       now existed in a haze of confusion, and he was unsure of what to
       do about it. "Please..."  He said to the woman, his voice soft,
       and caring as always. "Tell me what's wrong..." He removed a few
       loose strands of hair from his face and bent his head forward,
       resting his forehead on hers.  By now she should know, he was
       going to be there, regardless..
       #Post#: 251842--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Dragons Den
       By: Raijuta Date: August 10, 2012, 4:27 pm
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       Her silence was more revealing than her words ever could have
       been. For the first time since her awakening, her body language
       made sense. She was as lost and confused as he was. She was
       angry with herself for being so uncertain, and just as he longed
       to be closer to her, she too longed to be held by him, not just
       physically, but in a deeper way... This realization didn't bring
       a smile to the Draconian's face, however. It was a bittersweet
       moment. Her heart was promised to another. Another who, in some
       way, he was to consider family. How could he pursue such a
       fantasy? It wasn't right. But his heart had been abandoned many
       times, and he couldn't abandon it himself. So when the Draconian
       beauty leaned forward, He did the same. His hand met gently,
       with the side of her face, and his lips collided with hers. A
       tender kiss that could mean everything or nothing at all...
       But, even if only for this moment, the two would belong to
       eachother, sharing in a desperate fear, that had likely been
       haunting them both since her arrival. But as every other, this
       moment would come to an end, as the woman turned her head away,
       and broke their embrace. She was writhing with shame for what
       she had felt, what she had done, even knowing that he had been
       the one who had kissed her. Did he feel shame as well? Of
       course, But there was another feeling that overshadowed his
       guilt; Satisfaction. Soraya felt guilty, regardless of who's
       arms she rested in, but Raijuta felt right. This was no
       accident. Raijuta hadn't found the one he seeked in the Tyretian
       home. He found the one he was meant to find... He gently lifted
       her chin with his index finger and looked her in the eye,
       sincerity shining behind the emerald green orbs. "Don't
       apologize." He said. Feelings couldn't be avoided. If they
       could, she never would have come to him with her problem in the
       first place.
       He believed this wholeheartedly, and he would live by it. "I was
       the one who kissed you, so if one of us is wrong, it's me. I
       won't, however, apologize for the feelings that lead to my
       actions, nor should you." His left arm fell from around the
       woman, stopping briefly to rest on her hip, before breaking
       contact. "I've put you in an awkward position..." He said,
       taking a few steps back. He turned and looked out his window to
       see several of the dragons roaming together. In terms of spirit,
       their kind belonged there, but in terms of heart...
       #Post#: 251923--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Dragons Den
       By: Raijuta Date: August 10, 2012, 5:20 pm
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       She wasn't alone. She never had been. From day one they had
       traveled the same path; The path of friends destined for so much
       more. But what was that "more?" It was uncertain, and that was
       what tore at Raijuta's heart as he looked Soraya in the eye. It
       was a road full of questions, and void of answers. Full of
       passion, and void of reason. It was unfair... Her words were
       true in their own way. Cliche, but true... What made anyone else
       more entitled than he? He who shared a history with her far
       longer than their... Family... He who shared her spirit, who
       knew her pain, and who couldn't bring himself to tear away from
       her...
       As she grabbed her things, He was sure that their moment had
       passed. That their history would most likely become a memory,
       destined to be locked away in the back of her mind for the sake
       of her future. Even when she started to reach for him, she
       couldn't, taking the proper road, and grabbing hold of her
       things instead. It was as if something faded away from the
       Draconian in that moment, for his body temperature rose
       slightly. Outside, even Xanther could feel that something was
       off with his master. But then, something Raijuta hadn't
       anticipated happened. The woman's belongings hit the ground, and
       questions flew from her lips like fire.
       'Why did I kiss you? What did you do to deserve this? You stole
       my heart! You disappeared, and then you showed up again, and
       took the breath from my lungs. You were everything I wanted! You
       gave me no choice....' But the words never escaped his lips, for
       as soon as they parted, they were met with her own. This time,
       however, he didn't hold back; Arms quickly wrapped around the
       small of her back. His heart pounded through his chest as parted
       lips gave way to his cool tongue, which would dance with her own
       playfully. The tender kiss of last was this time replaced by one
       filled with passion and longing. Feelings he had likely felt far
       longer than she. He made no attempt to break himself away from
       the woman, as he glided with her across the bedroom floor and
       toward his semi-made bed, paying no mind to the items she had
       dropped on the ground. He had given her a chance to walk away,
       and she chose not to accept. So what would happen next?
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