Ailbhe Aapeli

*My head is drooping low in exhaustion…hair stuck to my face from sweat. I'm bound roughly to a stake in a dark velvet tent and I can't feel my hands anymore. It hurts to breathe. I'm not sure how long I've been here or how many profane rituals have been performed on me at this point. A faint rustling of fabric breaks me out of the fog…and then I see your face…your glorious face…you're practically glowing. A huge smile spreads across my face and I manage to whisper.* I knew you'd come...

Oh, just be quiet, *I say with a very forced scowl. I draw my dagger from my belt and saw away the ropes that bind you, then sheathe it again quickly and catch you as you fall. To avoid making too much noise, ostensibly; not because I’m worried about you or anything.*

*My legs buckle as soon as I'm free and I almost fall but your quick reflexes keep me from hitting the ground. I cling to you and nuzzle my face into your neck, inhaling your scent and sighing softly.* Mmm…you smell so good. I missed you, you know?

*My head is drooping low in exhaustion…hair stuck to my face from sweat. I'm bound roughly to a stake in a dark velvet tent and I can't feel my hands anymore. It hurts to breathe. I'm not sure how long I've been here or how many profane rituals have been performed on me at this point. A faint rustling of fabric breaks me out of the fog…and then I see your face…your glorious face…you're practically glowing. A huge smile spreads across my face and I manage to whisper.* I knew you'd come...

*I cut your ropes and quickly drag you to the forest.* I can't beleive I'm helping you..

*I cling to you as you drag me along and I manage to giggle through the pain.* Why not? It's only me. Your favorite. *I smile at you, my eyes twinkling. I try to lean on you but my legs give out and I fall against you.*