Session Start: Mon Jun 17 17:42:31 2002 *** GMAmy changes topic to 'Grandia: New Horizons | Chapter 33.3: Nathan and Feray | Location: Cereshanti, July 15, late morning | Lude Start' ==Lude Start== * Nathan walks quietly down the hall, looking somewhat more rested after the evening's difficult events * Nathan knocks on the door to Feray's room, and awaits a response, if any *muffled thumps from inside and an amusing squeak....then a wry, tired voice.* Come in, I guess. * Nathan opens the door quietly and looks inside the room, as question on his face at the noises he heard * Feray is haphazardly leaning against the windowsill, somehow having managed to make her way from the bed to that spot. She's attempting to look nonchalant, but her legs are wobbling and it's obvious she's been flopping around a bit to steady herself. ...uhm. Hey. ^^; * Nathan raises an eyebrow at the fact that Feray is out of bed, but says nothing as he shuts the door behind him I was wondering if you were interested in a friendly visit ^_^ * Feray grins weakly. "Oh sure, that'd be a change from...well, the friendly visits. And the healers. And the scary bards. And more friendly visits." * Nathan raises his eyebrow at the 'scary bards' comment Emmitt? Uh huh. He decided to avoid Erel's wrath by clambering in the window. ^^; * Feray squeaks as her legs give out and she slumps to the ground. * Nathan shakes his head, and sits down in a chair That man is just asking for it. He really is * Feray hmphs and stays sitting as she is, tiredly casting Nate a warm look. "Aww." * Nathan grins So how are you feeling? Cold. But I'm pretty sure that's from the floor. Otherwise I feel like someone's been kicking me in the head and like I've been chasing you guys around nonstop for about 80 hours. Hmm...well hopefully your chase is over now * Feray grunts a little and backs her ears, sticking her tongue out just slightly. She seems more lively now that she has Nate nearby. "Mmrrph. I think I'll ALWAYS be chasing you guys around." Some of us won't mind, I'm sure ;) * Feray eyes Nate for a moment before attempting to haul herself up, wobbling amusingly before slumping back down. "Ugh." * Nathan stands up and goes over to Feray, offering her an assist up Really! I can do it my--...ugh. No I can't. * Feray looks meek and grabs Nate's hand, trying to haul herself up. * Nathan holds Feray up, doing the work for her momentarily, so she can stand on her own One step at a time, you've been through a lot * Feray grabs Nate's shirt and clings to him, slumping against him. "...ugh. I'll need your help. I can't do this alone. Let's go to the bed. No funny ideas, crabmeat!" * Nathan chuckles, and assists Feray over to the bed Do you really think I'd pull an Emmitt on you? Please, I have better sense than that ;) * Feray flops onto the bed ungracefully and looks up at Nate, grinning once more. "I'm glad. I'd really hate to have to punch you like I did to him before he left..." Oh good, I was hoping you'd get a chance to rough him up after all those nasty things he said * Feray pauses a little before scooting back against the pillow. She motions for the bed. "Have a seat. I won't bite. Promise." * Nathan nods, and sits down * Feray goes quiet for a moment, watching Nate silently, her now shoulder length hair resting cleanly and level...Erel does good work at hairstyling on a whim. I'm glad you're OK Feray. I was really afraid that I...we wouldn't be able to help you this time You did, though. I felt you.......all of you. Everyone really tried their hardest. Mitsuo, Erel and Jalanda really came through when we were starting to give up hope * Feray quirks a slender eyebrow and stops her gazing, reaching out to touch Nate's arm lightly... "....but are you okay?" Yeah, I think so. I'm just praying that this marks the end of your illness. Supposedly it will. Or so the healers say. I just need to let the rest do the work for me now... As much as I'd love to see you stomping around again, rest's probably the best thing for you right now :) * Feray withdraws her hand and gazes at Nate some more now. She shakes her head. "Hmph. You may have to break my legs to get me to stay put. Or sit on me." If I have to, I will ;) Although I'd prefer not to break your legs. I like them as is Ooh. I think I like the idea of you sitting on me. ;) * Feray pauses and then grins wickedly. * Nathan raises an eyebrow My, we are getting our spirit back aren't we? ;) * Feray coughs a little, blushing, and wipes a hand across her face. "Blame Erel. She's playing matchmaker again. It's hard to stay down when you've got someone poking you repeatedly on a subject." I think she has designs for you and me, whether we want to have anything to do with them or not * Feray snorts a little into her palm and then drops her hand lightly. "Ah well. Things are going to change now. What with me being alive and all..." How so? I've been thinking. A lot. About? * Feray drops her eyes and looks down at her hand, fiddling a little with her blanket idly. I was mean to you. Not really intentionally mean. But I know I pushed you away. I know how you feel......about me.... * Nathan listens and nods I'm sure you had your reasons. My timing and presentation were certainly lacking And I still do feel the same way about you * Feray is quiet now...she huffs softly and laughs. "There were a million reasons not to let myself...I mean, not to.....there are still quite a few reasons not to..." * Nathan puts a finger on Feray's lips, quieting her a moment * Feray blinks and looks up at Nate, mumbling off against the fingers. She furrows her brow.. Unlike some bards I could mention, I'm willing to wait for you to make up your mind on your own, and love you from afar until you do I want you to be happy. And if that means I have to give you up, I will I won't like it of course, but I love you too much to do otherwise * Feray stares at Nate and backs off just slightly from the fingers, grabbing the offending hand in a surprisingly firm grip. "No." No what? I don't want you to give up. I want you to keep going. As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted... * Nathan raises an eyebrow again * Feray quirks a faint smile and leans forward to brush her lips against Nate's fingers lightly before drawing back, releasing the hand. "There were a million reasons not to fall for you. Some have been crossed off....but...there are some remaining. But now...damnit..." ...now I'm going to live. And I don't want to live alone. So I want you to keep going. Keep loving me. Because I can't think of anything I'd like more than to fall head over heels in love with you, Nathan. * Nathan smiles, "Well, that sounds to me like I'm going to have to court your favor in earnest now." :) * Feray chuckles a little and relaxes just slightly. "Yeah well... I like flowers. And mushy stuff. So really....you're on the right track there, romeo." Hmm...mushy stuff. I assume that isn't referring to things like cold oatmeal or something? Hah! If you give me cold oatmeal, you're going to be wearing it as a hat... ;) I suppose then I'll have to find out what you mean then. But then again, any chase for a prized quarry requires some preparation ;) * Feray arches an eyebrow at that and gazes at Nate amusedly. "...prized...quarry?" * Nathan takes one of Feray's hands in his own, "I search for the most glorious of temples, full of wonder and life and marvel, whose eyes shine like rain upon the moon." * Nathan lightly kisses the hand he holds in his own * Feray blinks and backs her ears, blushing. "....ah...see...that's not...cold...oatmeal." No, but it's a good start I think ;) Uhun. Yep. Definitely. See, I bet Erel is sitting outside the door with an ear to it, listening. ;) Let her listen then ;) * Feray grins a bit and wiggles her fingers in Nate's grip. "Just don't think I'll fall into your lap, crabmeat. We Lupris women are full of fire. It'll still take time!" We merfolk are patient, so if I must, I shall crumble the mountain one drop at a time I'm quarry, a mountain.. Geez. ;) Any woman who can battle her way back from death's door is mighty indeed. Even works of nature have trouble matching that kind of strength * Feray grunts a little and fidgets in what appears to be shyness. "Ah...well. I had good help!" * Nathan chuckles I won't argue the point. You worked with us to come back here to be part of our lives again, and for that I'm thankful * Feray grins slightly and tugs her hand free from Nate's grip, her eyes shining now.. "Me too. But I've got news for you, sailor..." Hmm? If someone doesn't smuggle me some real food soon, I'm going to waste away again. ;) Ah, that I might be able to do, assuming I can get it past you-know-who out there ;) But then again... * Nathan reaches into his tunic, and pulls out a cloth, wrapped around a partial loaf of bread, and half an apple, which he then hands over I might have come prepared ;) * Feray brightens and utters a happy laugh, reaching out to accept the food. Her stomach gurgles disturbingly, as if she hasn't eaten in ages. She hurriedly bites into the half of the apple, crunching happily. "Mm...ahnmmahn afmmer mimme mmohn mart!" I'll take your word for it ;) No hooch this time though, the only stuff the tavern had open at this hour was positively nasty Awww....it's sort of a tradition now, isn't it? ;) Next time ^_^ I promise ;) * Feray snurrfs a little and quickly finishes the apple part off....she mrrhs and waggles the bread at Nate. "I'll hold you to that!" I'd be a lousy suitor if I let you down ;) * Feray grins and stretches before taking a hearty munch of the bread...she pauses, her gaze warm on Nate. "I don't think you could ever be a lousy suitor.....crabmeat." Why thank you ;) * Nathan gaves at Feray for a moment, then runs a hand lightly across her cheek, letting her cobalt locks drift lazily across his fingers Thank you for giving me a chance * Feray stays still, gazing at Nate....she puts the bread down and her smile is a more soft, quiet one. "....thank you for not walking away." Never. True friends never abandon each other, even when they might be confused about their feelings for one another * Nathan smiles at Feray again, his dark eyes seeming much brighter than before, then gets up to leave * Feray blinks, fumbling a little as Nate gets up to go. "...where ya goin'?" Now that you have some food in you, you might want to rest, as much as that might bore you ;) But don't you worry. I'll be coming back to check on you soon enough :) * Feray grunts a little and flops back onto her pillows, eyeing Nate for a moment before snrrking slightly. "I suppose I could go for a few moments of sleep.....thanks for the food...and the company..." Anytime. When I come back I'll have some more goodies for you ^_^ Ooh....I await verily, mine handsome merman. ^_- I shall woe the moments between us my beautiful huntress ;) * Feray casts Nate another grin before snuggling into her bed, closing her eyes at that.. "Get outta here, you." * Nathan turns to go, then remembers something he saw when Emmitt was telling his stories * Nathan turns back, and blows Feray a kiss * Nathan waves in farewell, quietly opens the door, and exits ;) * Feray arches an eyebrow, eyes still closed...she mumbles to herself before letting herself drift.. "....that boy is gonna be trouble. Hoo yeah." ==== LUDE END ===== Session Close: Mon Jun 17 23:06:26 2002