Two Killer Weapons [Elyan]

[kory]

It was a sweet thing to see Elyan smile and the soft change in his eyes, at the mentioning of his sister. Kory felt it endearing to say the least. She couldn't so easily show the same emotions for her own sister and there was no other family left in Kory's world. Yet with that sudden tinge of loneliness, Kory knew she was far from being alone. At least she hoped as her eyes lingered over Elyan with a faint smile. Even some moments cherished with Percival, there was always a reason to live. Always. Kory picked up her smile at Elyan questioned her run in with Arthur and eyed him gently as he chuckled. It was sweet to see and feel rather lost and comfortable at the same time.

"Accidentally of course. They both fell into my trap. It was... Well, Memorable."

Kory picked up her voice with honesty and slightly amused tone, as her eyes softly played between his own. Kory didn't live in the past but moments like that you just don't simply forget. Her eyes half floated around the room, it could possibly soon have that homely feeling. Kory couldn't quite understand it, but she was open to accepting it. As Elyan then spoke of Gwaine. She was half expecting to meet all the knights or they'd simply start falling from the skies. Then when was any such thing planned. Friendship it just comes in its stride.

"He certainly has his charms... Which you are also quite charming yourself. Especially your smile... I like it... A lot."

Kory nodded in agreement about Gwaine with a deep expressive smile and happy to share these moments with Elyan. She hadn't a glue why she was telling him all this, but she was never one to hold back her chest so to speak. Just as her hand distractingly played at the handle of some form of a weapon. Her cheeks flushed themselves from all the smiles and laughter Elyan created in her system. It was the good kind of infectious joy. As her eyes looked through her lashes about how charming he also was. Certainly a different charm, but Kory did not see anything wrong with that. Feeling the need to express the emotions to some extent she was feeling. Simply caused by his smile alone. How was she bound to find the words to describe the emotions when he laughed. Kory shook her head lightly at the soft thought.

Felt his eyes upon her. Kory was half pondering were his eyes generally any where else. She was used to be stared at once upon a time, but these were different eyes. She smiled softly at his laugh again. It swirled nicely inside her. Before his chuckle was cut short and he then spoke of concern. Kory felt how he cared was incredibly sweet. It also flooded back to when Percival gave her the wounds. How he apologised with the touch of his hand. Rather like how Elyan was reaching his out. Reluctant? Kory smiled. As she also had to encourage Percival, she would never forget that moment. The shear emotions she had felt. There was something different in how Elyan asked. In his actions. She felt the flinch of her torso with his touch so close. Felt a small desire to feel his touch. Not out of lust. Or even passion. To truly feel him care. The action through his words. She felt her own hand motion towards his own, to help ease his concern and that she admired him for it. Was half out of friendship she was sure. She smiled then softly and a little playfully. Somehow she had not expected this when coming through that door and ultimately glad to be here. She'd have it no other way.

"I have. Percival found me a healer back in the village... I believe they are healing... They don't hurt, not anymore... They were a simple sacrifice, I'd bare them again in a heartbeat... If you wish to make sure, I wouldn't stop you."

Kory spoke softly as she motioned to brush or maybe caress his hand just a little. As she assured him as well as she could, but if he needed to make sure, then Kory would allow it. Especially if he was the healer. He had rather warm hands, it was hard not to be comforted by them and seek just a simple touch. Whatever it maybe. Kory couldn't help than to smile as he looked to the coals at her words of heat. Her eyes watched him amused that he may have over looked his worth. She wasn't getting tired of his many humble streaks. Then with his simple words, she felt a different warmth altogether and joyed over his excitement.

"Elyan the great. My Tutor. My teacher. It be an honour I'm sure... I look forward to your masterful teachings. I have a lot to learn."

Kory rolled around his titles. Her teacher. She rather liked that one. Looking in his eyes. His hands. He would be a brilliant teacher. She could read the knowledge from his nerves, he just knew and Kory was all too eager to start learning. As her hand picked up something rendering almost a weapon and barely wrapped around how it even got to this stage. She had no feelings to run. It just wasn't scary. This was Elyan's world and Kory merely wanted a peak. Maybe a secret. Maybe more. What ever Elyan wished to share. Then her smile warmed ever so greatly at his comforting words. It touched her just right as did his own warm smile. Felt her in no real hurry to escape so easily from his side. He was much like the sun and she was a planet. She hadn't much will nor did she wish to. Though knowing the rumbling stomachs needed to be settled. Still the look he gave her now. She knew he took a leap of faith and gave her something she so needed. More than ever. A friend. Almost enough to bring a tear to her eyes of such joy. It just had been so long. This was all that she ever wanted and needed. To not feel alone. To be surrounded by those that could possibly care about her. Possible hold that unofficial family sense which she had missing a great deal. Kory leaned in friendly to plant a light soft kiss upon his cheek. Not minding he was still dirty. Before pulling away.

"Thank-you"

Kory spoke softly with a smile. Whether or not he understood what he had said and done to give her so much so simply. She then nervously laughed, half feeling herself blush, but she was still the open one out of the two. Slightly bold, but Kory was who she was. She did quite like flirting and interacting with Elyan. His quiet nature was endearing. She wasn't being over the top, just her and admired every blush it created. Just nice to see what her words and actions can bring out of him. Even if it was subtle. As Elyan shot blank at her joining of baths. It was priceless his reaction and she loved it. Found him just to cute and funny. Sure she was possibly testing him and teasing him. Though Kory was also an honest woman. She then admired him to actually speak. He was braver than he thought. It was one thing to be brave in battle it was another thing to be brave before a woman. Possibly this woman unlike most. He was good at teasing back. As Kory caught his wink and caused her to smile.

"I am sure Elyan, there is a bath in our future. Because really would a bath with me be so terrible? I'm good at keeping my hands to myself, save when playing with bubbles, but then that's just a given... So shall I leave you to it then? Just promise me you won't drown."

Kory teased him back with a sweet smile. As her eyes played of him nicely. Feeling herself remaining closer tot him. As she stilled a little hope for baths in the future. Her hands played at her hips as she teased him with her question playfully. Then rather innocently told him about how she plays with bubbles. As if she really just had a single childish thought. Was that so wrong? Kory softened as she spoke it probably was time to leave. Let Elyan soak in his tub. Kory then winked herself as she spoke of him drowning. Though honestly did not like the thought. If he was late. Kory might just have to come searching for him.

[cherryblossom131]

"He certainly has his charms... Which you are also quite charming yourself. Especially your smile... I like it... A lot." Elyan grinned at her compliment. "Thank you very much." It was incredibly nice of her to say. Elyan loved smiling though; it was mainly because he was usually happy all the time. Life was to short to waste having regrets and being sad all the time. "Your smile is quite a stunning sight too." It really was, it was wide and it always reached her eyes, lighting up her whole face. It also seemed to be quite contagious at times. It reminded him of his sister, how she always manages to make him smile even in the darkest of times.

When she answered his inquiry as to if she had seen a physician he breathed a sigh of relief. He had been genuinely concerned for her. He knew even the smallest wounds could easily get infected, and some of hers didn't look particularly small. As she further continued asking if he wished to make sure she was alright, he gently shook his head. "I'm no physician, but I'm relieved that you've had them checked out," he admitted honestly. "Wouldn't want you getting ill or injured." He smiled when she held his hands; it truly felt like they could have a good friendship. He felt happier at the thought, and couldn't wait to get to know more about the wonderfully strange woman before him. He was sure there was a lot more to know about her.

It warmed his heart to see her excitement about learning a bit about the art of being a blacksmith. Most people found it too hard or boring, which Elyan would never understand. Quite frankly he thought it was wonderful, and her enthusiasm just spurred him on. "I wouldn't go quite as far as calling my teaching masterful," he joked. "But I can assure you that the honour and pleasure is most definitely all mine." He gave a slight bow when he spoke and smiled warmly at her. It would be fun, he thought to himself. He was sure there would be a few burns here and there, but he would try hard to make sure she enjoyed the experience. He'd never really had an opportunity to teach before, it was almost a little daunting, he just hoped he would get the hang of it quickly.

When she thanked him for his words he heard the sincerity in her voice. As if he had given her so much more than a few words of comfort. It warmed his heart to know that he had caused her to be as happy as she seemed when she spoke those simple words of thanks. Her kiss had made him smile and brought a bit of colour to his cheeks. He stood there watching her as she laughed awkwardly and blushed. It seemed he was not the only one who could blush. He laughed inwardly at his thought. As she joked with him about a future of joining baths, he chuckled. "I'm sure a bath with you wouldn't be terrible," he jested "But for today separate baths will do me fine." He enjoyed joking with Kory, it just felt so relaxed and care-free, it was his favourite feeling. "I'll see you later at the tavern then." He couldn't wait. "I promise I won't drown." He said, referring to her last comment. "For you," he added with a little wink. He was an alright swimmer and he wouldn't go to deep into the river he was planning on bathing in.

[kory]

There came a shift motion of Kory's hand toying her red hair a little behind her ear. Felt her smile as Elyan smiled again. Yes, she still liked it. Though she half thought she was the one needing to thank him, but truly felt his words endearing. This. Was just something Kory hadn't really experienced. This kind of interaction with a person let alone a boy. She was captured so young. So despite her open nature and confidence. This was rather quite new to her. Well, more than one would guess at. Then one of her weaknesses was that she denied she had them. Life shouldn't be wasted, for Kory knew it needed to be lived fully. She was the joy seeking type. In which Kory was sure she was seeing also in Elyan. Then Elyan mentioned her smile, felt herself laugh softly and rather innocently. He was just sweet and something Kory was wondering had Percival just sent her to get swords made? Or to find a friend? Kory already knew which meant more to her.

"Thank-you. I'm rather taken with how joyous you are. It's the good infectious kind..."

Kory happily pointed out. It was nice to really find another joyous person, it helped the happiness and always was hopeful. She was half wondering if Valaria had rubbed off on him, but she could see a lot of joy came from him. Her hand then ran over the scabbed wounds, her bruises from when her body hit the rocks and she was close to dying. She even had the so called flashes, but she kept holding on until she found something stronger to hold on to. Her fingers traced even traced the much fainted marks, a couple reminders of her slavery. Kory smiled softly with the slight lowering of her head as Elyan expressed he was relieved. She felt the slight rush the notion that he had cared. Even her eyes sparked with a smile as he expressed he didn't want her hurt, for she didn't want the same for him and her held his hands tighter. She let these little rush of emotions, she didn't mind how Elyan took them, as her eyes almost watered with the tightly bond emotions between them.

"I wouldn't want that happening to you either. Not if I can help it."

Kory expressed as her hands held his firmly. Friendship was worth any dirt and any price. It was priceless really. Her eyes melted into his and felt what ever this was. What ever the reason that made him care. She knew there was really little she could stop it, he was a knight, just as much as she was a warrior, but it didn't mean they couldn't wish the best for one another. When she could help Elyan she undoubtedly would, she would help really anyone, but there was ways of people hurting friends regardless in the ways of fighting. Which ever it was Kory could be lethal in protecting her friends. Even said to have smoke puffing out her nostrils, but they may have overstated it. What was the point of the fire if not to use it. The passion that beamed inside of her that drove her to live and experience all of it she could. Even though maybe strange still in Elyan's eyes, he still hadn't ran off.

Her hands felt his warm hands, they were oddly comforting as her fingers toyed over them. She could feel there had been many great things made by them and many more to come. For now she felt the building of a friendship. She was bold in touching. It was how she was raised. To express your emotions, to act upon them and this seemed the natural thing to do. She felt the beaming of her lips, as Elyan was excited to teach her. She half pondered how lonely was it in here. Well regardless he needn't be lonely no more. Kory was always eager to see another's passion. Besides Kory was failing to see how this couldn't be fun. Sure she was a hero, but there was more to a hero. She was capable of so much more and was allowed to have fun. Her life wasn't entirely on saving lives, but it sure was a part of it. Kory laughed softly with him as Elyan doubted himself, which Kory wasn't so quick to believe.

"Well we will find out soon enough.... Thank-you, that is very sweet of you. I think there is more to you Elyan than you realise. After all there is only one Elyan the great."

Kory remarked kindly half wagering him on it, she sure he was an excellent teacher. Then she had to admire his humbled nature and even if he wasn't at such a level yet, Kory was more than sure he was on his way. Encouraging that there was more to him than he may see. We stating when he even had called himself Elyan the Great. Yes, it has stuck now and she quite liked it. He wasn't seeming the type to let it consume his head, he took it in his stride. She half wanted to start up the fiery pit now, but they blow everything up with empty stomachs. She couldn't complain in seeing Elyan another day as well.

Felt the way of bliss of joy as Elyan accepted her friendly peck upon his cheek. It also proved affective in causing Elyan to also be happy. It allowed the glimpse of his heart and warming feeling. She smiled still held his hands as he did as well. As he watched her showing her own cheeks. More joyous blushes than anything. Just like Elyan's in which Kory still liked. Even more so this new shade of colour. Then through the warm silent moment that said more without words. Came the lighter jest about a bath. She gleamed with a grin as she believed his words. Just in the near future, when the mere thought wouldn't sink him. Kory laughed to herself.

"Of course can't truly turn down a friendly blind and find me game. I don't think I've played it in some time... Best saved for later days. Besides don't need the distraction from our goal of food and I am hard to find. Well surprising that is to believe."

Kory kindly jested towards a marco polo kind of game, which she must have been a lot younger last time she played it. She was barely a teen and she didn't feel it was wrong to want to play it again. Though best for another day. Best they don't delay the eating. Kory jested about she was hard to find least in the game, knowing Elyan was probably finding it hard to believe as he looked upon her now. With her hair and all.

"I'll come looking for you if you do... Otherwise yes I'll meet you there. With a feast and cheer... See you soon."

That wasn't half a lie, but then Kory wasn't the lying type. She was an honest woman. Kory then smiled as she kindly thought of when she would next see Elyan, in the tavern. Finding it a little hard to leave his side incase she didn't see him, but Kory had faith that she would. Letting go of his hands with a soft squeeze as she didn't say goodbye entirely because she mainly didn't want to. As she then made for the door and soon hopefully to her own bath.