Alone? (Lanji,Closed)

[Midori]

Midori raced through the halls of the Arcane Academy having come back through the teleporters. She thrust her wings back into her back they were not her favorite things but they had gotten her here and that was all that was important. She just didn't want to see Corsair. She needed time to think things over tonight had gone from wonderful to worse in a heart beat and now she found herself casting off her high heels and tossing them in a trashcan as she ran.

She had her mind open still from talking to Tacet and her emotions were raw she had forgotten to close herself back off. She felt and could hear a lot of the animals sleeping the familiars of the academy and the pets as well. She could only hear one that was awake and in her need for that home land comfort she ran over into that direction.

It was on the first floor and way out of the way. She had never been this deep into the academy before but the need for comfort was great and she finally found it. The trail took her just outside into a very small courtyard and there she saw what she had been looking for. Tears stung her eyes as she ran over to the horse. It was a horse straight from a faerie tale book and she almost laughed that this was where she sought comfort.

The beautiful stallion stood many hands tall and was pristine in all it's beauty. She ran over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck opening her mind to him as she cried into his beautiful mane thankful she wasn't wearing any makeup that would stain the pure white color of it.

Why did everything have to go wrong? Is it so wrong I wasn't ready? Why do I feel so bad? Why couldn't he understand?

She cried into the horses mind as her tears fell into his mane. Her dress hung on her body once again the beauty of her body displayed her tatoos as well as she nuzzled into the warm horses body searching for comfort.

[Lanji Romano]

Fiat blinked for a moment as it saw an innocent being rush towards him he sensed her raw emotions immediately alerting Tacet that something was up. He turned his attention to her giving a small whinny for a moment as he listened to her cry. Tears stung his beautiful white coat as he looked at her for a moment not yet responding. She was beautiful in human terms as he studied her. Beautiful and innocent in her own way Fiat could sense the pure and innocent aura that was coming off her for the moment and turned his attention to her. Directing his gaze to the door that led to Lanji’s room it unlocked as he nudged her lightly.

~Worry not little one it was merely an eve that was not the best. You shalt have plenty of eves under the moonlight and stars that will be of memory to you. After all you are still young have plenty of years to go through yet so do not despair. It is not wrong that you were not ready in fact many a maiden are not ready for a long time until after several memorable times such as this. Some wait until they are mated or have what you humanoids deem marriage. To be forced into a situation such as this and he blame you that you were not ready is low on his part. It only shows that his feelings for you are not what they are meant to be. Or at least what he claims.~

The stallion, had a deep and wise voice, that was full of knowledge from watching the years of his current rider train and develop in preparation for the bonding that linked them even now.

~Even now you shouldn’t be in despair little one. Perhaps you should rest here tonight so that the one who has hurt you cannot find you. You may continue confiding in me as well I will not speak to anyone of where you are or what you discussed. The door…~

He indicated it with a point of his head.

~Leads to a room connected to this courtyard if you wish to rest here tonight.~

[Midori]

The stallion led the girl close to a door that was inside the small courtyard. She let him lead her having no where else to go. She didn't want to go to her room and she didn't want to go back to prom. She would have gone to the secret glade in the woods but he would know that place and right now she needed to be without him.

She listened as the horse spoke to her it had been a long time since she had just spoken with the animals of the world and this one was very wise in his knowledge and she smiled softly as she stood and rubbed the tears from her eyes. There was indeed a refuge where she could stay the night and she gladly accepted.

-Thank you so much. I will go and change in there. I just.. don't want to be found by him tonight. I want some time to think. I need to be myself without him.- she confessed to the stallion.

She kissed the stallion gently on his broad forehead and smiled at him. She turned and went into the room. It was a nice room exceptionally tidy and she looked around. It looked as though someone indeed lived in it but she wasn't sure who. But the horse said it was okay.

-I hope it's okay I borrow a shirt-

She whispered to the horse. She went to the closet and found a button down white shirt that was collared and pressed. She pulled it down and slipped out of the horridly uncomfortable yet beautiful all the same dress that she had worn this evening. It slipped off easily with the release of the zipper down the back. Laying it out carefully over the back of the desk chair she slid her arms through the soft cotton of the shirt.

It was big for her and hung on her body but only came down to her upper thigh as it was cut up the sides for easy tucking in. She ran her fingers through her hair and looked around the room a little. She pulled herself up in the small window seat and looked out at the courtyard from behind the curtain.

[Lanji Romano]

~It is quite all right dear maiden. Just calm yourself and let your inner-soul be cleansed in these quiet grounds. This area is far more quieter then most of the areas in the academy.

Fiat said calmly and reassuringly to the young girl mentally as he remained vigilant and ready if she indeed had an unwanted person looking for her he would be more awake then usual. Truthfully Fiat did not need sleep anyways and he could use the vigil to organize his thoughts. The girl needed someone to protect her and he sent a mental prod to Tacet who was currently with Lanji. They had a guest and she needed attended to rather then he, doing what he did best and that would be ensuring peaceful measures were brought about to ensure the night went smoothly.

A long night had gone past but, for the most part people had been well behaved compared to the rude man that had hurt the young woman and even threatened his very life. It was something that he could not excuse but, he wasn’t going to pick a night that night and Tacet was growing bored and slightly irritable wanting to sleep on her perch. Lanji went through the teleporter and casually walked down the hall almost humming softly as he let his walk be dictated in casual footsteps. He reached his room for a moment and Tacet ruffled her feathers almost impatiently and Lanji blinked. What on earth was the owl being so ruffled about? He gave a sigh for a moment not bothering to ask Tacet since his mental link wasn’t strong enough with her just yet. He slid his key into the door and unlocked it into his spacious room and had a surprise of his own but, he was not aware of it at the moment.

Are you happy now?

Tacet gave a small little smirk as she fluttered to her perch and Lanji sighed. No point in going back it was already starting to get late as he removed his gauntlets and sat them on the desk. The sound of metal clinking on the desk Lanji not aware of his guest. Or at least. He wasn't aware for a moment until he saw the dress. Not just any dress oh no it belonged to the young woman. What on earth was it doing here?! He blinked several long moments his throat going dry. What in the name of the heavens was going on?!

[Midori]

She looked out at the courtyard but only for so long. It wasn't long before she fell into a light sleep at the window. Her green hair falling down around her body in beautiful curls as she rested. The emotional strain of the evening had taken a heavy toll on the faerie and right now she slept away curled up in the cushioned window seat.

That was until she heard the soft clink of metal and she opened her eyes for a moment thinking it was Corsair and his armor. She didn't make a move as her eyes widened as Lanji stook at the desk disarming himself. She stood up slowly and her right hand picked at the nails on her left.

"So this is your room, Mr. Lanji?" she asked softly as she stood up before him.

Wearing only his button down collared shirt she stood infront of the very abstinate knight looking like sex incarnate and a soft smile that said she was at least not unhappy to see him.

"I wasn't aware. You're stallion let me in." she said softly. "I can leave if I"m a bother."

[Lanji Romano]

Fiat let her in?! Well if he lets her in that means that she is a good person but, Jesus Christ what on earth am I going to do? This just…

He gave a look at Tacet for a moment who only gave that wise all-knowing hoot before he turned his attention back to Midori while removing his cape. Her smile at least said that she was not mad at him which meant that he would be able to better apologize for what happened early on the ship. He draped the cape over his chair for a moment as he gazed at her. She had borrowed one of his shirts which only fell to her upper thighs. Something that his old weapon master would shriek over screaming that it was impure. There was nothing impure though it was merely a mental reserve thing. He did not approach her sexually being that he was not wedded to her. Yet at the same time he wanted to get to know her in person.

“If Fiat let you in then that means that thou art a good person and I trust in his judgment rather deeply given his wisdom. Tacet doesn’t mind thee either which is another bonus in mine checklist. Yes this is my room but, thou art not a bother in fact it would give me a chance to apologize for disrupting thine evening even more. After you had been hurt earlier.”

Her beautiful green hair fell down in luxuriant curls as he walked towards her lightly and almost gave a smile but, took her hand and kissed it lightly and then sinking to a kneeling position easily shifting under the armor. Attesting to his ability to move in it as a second skin rather then relying on a spell.

“I humbly apologize for the evening that was ruined. Had I known that the lout who had hurt thee was so…bull-headed and easily provoked I would have carefully chosen my words. However, my word is my bound and my declaration to defend thee remains if you would accept it. Perhaps of course if you let me I can at least repair some of this eve’s damage.”

[Midori]

Midori looked rather shy. Not only was she dressed in nothing but his shirt which was revealing in of itself having not expected anyone to come home tonight. She was also unused to Mr. Lanji and therefore didn't really feel quite okay with him and her there together yet.

When he came over to her and took her hand she looked up at the tall individual and smiled softly while he kissed it. She blushed softly and when he knelt before her she covered her mouth with the back of her hand to hide her smile. He was so cute. She chuckled anyway and shook her head as she knelt down next to him.

"Please do not bow to me. I want to be an equal not someone exhaulted." she said softly as she kissed his cheek gently. Her own form of what he had done with her hand

"However, I will accept your offer to defend me. For it seems that sometimes I do need a little extra help from some good hearted individuals." she said. It was obvious now that they could actually speak that she was not of normal blood but royal and she spoke very formally but her sweet happy smile never left her face.

"If you would allow, I should like to stay here this night. To not only hide from those I want to consider but to relax and let my night end on a peaceful note. I do not wish to interefere with what you may or may not have planned. So please. Let me know."

[Lanji Romano]

She has noble blood? Or is it something more there is something almost regal to her words and tone that I can not quite pin point as of yet. This is a most interesting evening indeed perhaps I will give Tacet something. Yet it sounds more royal almost.

He heard her almost trilling chuckle and then saw her kneel in front of him and kiss is cheek and he blinked for a few moments. This was a rather unexpected moment indeed for Lanji who was not expecting her to kiss his cheek like that. It was innocent and sweet almost making him smile as he stood up with her his hand helping her up. It was large and calloused from years of training but, at the same time it was capable of delicate and gentle touch as he removed the pauldrons and placed them on the rack.

“If we are to treat each other as equals dear lady then please address as only Lanji though I am afraid after all this time I have not yet caught your name. If it was spoken I did not hear it and I blame myself for that but, if you could kindly grace me with your name then we could better get along. After all a knight can not defend his charge so easily if he does not know the name that graces her.” Lanji said with a smile on his lips and shook his head at her comment of her disturbing something.

“You are more then welcome to stay dear lady and I have no problem with it at all. If Tacet and Fiat readily approve you then I heartily accept their intuition. They view you as a friend and someone to be trusted.” He said with a nod as he finally removed the greaves leaving him only in the chain-mail suit at the moment. He walked towards her the armor giving a faint jingle for a moment as he held out his hand.

“Still may I have the honor to dance with you once since that is what a prom night is all about?”

[Midori]

She stood when he helped her stand. But she didn't miss the shocked look on his face when she kissed his cheek. She smiled he was so knightly but really he reminded her of a saint. She watched as he began to take parts of his armor off and she smiled at him. His habits were clear and she thought they were almost cute in a way.

"My name is Midori." she said with a smile. "Of the Forest of Light."

She watched as with a smile that she had never seen on the man. Which she liked. He came over to her and took her hand asking for a dance. She smiled and blushed softly as she nodded. She was already relaxing and just having a good time with a man she had no real conections with and really didn't intend to start any. With his views on sex it seemed that she was at least safe here with him for the night.

"You may." she said softly as she took her arms and put them around his neck the only way she knew how to slow dance and looked up into his eyes.

[Lanji Romano]

“Then with thine gracious acceptance Midori let us waltz away thine troubles and let them fade into the star light. Thou hast taken enough pain for the evening, allow me your defender to help turn them away and give thee the peace that thou craves for this evening. By my, swear of fealty to defend you and by my honor-bound code I will never take advantage of thee.” Lanji said with a smile as he felt her arms around him and he returned gently guiding her hands until one of his encircled hers. His arm around her waist almost protectively rather then the touches that she had received earlier.

Slowly he waltzed with her across the room several candles lighting thanks to a basic household spell from Tacet. He gave a smile at Midori as he slowly waltzed with her his movements slow and graceful showing his practice from his family manner and the training he had received during his lifetime. He gave her a warm smile as he waltzed with her. He let her in gentle steps however, unlike how she slow-danced before his were more refined and well-planned. As if they had been done for generations and Lanji merely just walked into it.

“I am very sorry for making thine night worse I had no intention of it it’s just that thine tears were a sad site to see and it provoked mine urge to protect and give thee a smile.”

[Midori]

Midori let the man in front of her correct where her arms and hands went. It seemed that he danced an old classic style and she could only smile softly. She let him lead her about the room in a dance that she immediatly liked. It was structured and elegant.

"It was not you that caused me more grief. It showed some true colors of the one I was with, however. I have to think on it a while before I talk with him again. Because, I was not ready and that seemed to not be accepted." she said softly.

"But I do not wish to dwell on it any longer." she said as she rewarded his kindness with a truly bright smile.

She watched in amazement as the candles around the room lit giving the room a soft glow as she felt rather silly dancing in the room in only a shirt she had taken from this man. Yet, the dance was nice and he didn't seem to mind the wardrobe she was sporting today.

"What is it you do? You speak in the old english that is no longer spoken. Why is that?" she asked softly as they danced.

[Lanji Romano]

Lanji gave a smile at her a warm and gentle smile as he danced with Midori letting her gaze in awe at Tacet lighting the candles illuminating the room by candlelight. He moved with a simple and easy grace with her not the grace of a dancer but, the grace of someone who has fought. In the mail suit he was much more graceful then he would be in the full plate. Lanji's room was very neat and organized but, comfortable over opulent having a small alter in the room as well. It was apparent that the knight took his dedication seriously as he danced with Midori through the room. Lightly he twirled the young woman in a graceful little spin before drawing her close against him once more. He heard her question and almost chuckled for a moment as he made a gentle rotation in the dance now moving up to a six-step waltz rather then the simple four-step.

"Your question is most valid. It is odd to hear archaic speech as thou says and you're accuracy is impressive. I am a knight of the Vactician Order and was trained in the ancient ways that have lasted for hundreds of years. We dedicate ourselves towards defending what we believe is just and right. Duty and honor are our creed so to speak." Lanji replied as he paused in the dance and walked with her near the window drawing the curtains aside.

"After all life should be cherished and given thanks for." Lanji said before once again returning with Midori in the four-step waltz.

[Midori]

Midori smiled as he led her through the room. Dancing with her as she had never been danced with before. All thoughts of other things were now out of her mind as she just concentrated on getting to know Lanji. Spinning her out she chuckled and when she came back in she was a bit closer than before.

"You know, I think it is very nice the way you speak. But doesn't it get tiresome thinking in that terminology?" she asked softly.

It was her turn to change the dance and she moved rather quickly so he couldn't change it back just yet. She put her arms around his neck like before and her body presses against his slightly. She lay her head on his shoulder while they danced in slow rotating circles.

"I think it's very archaic but I wonder if it is you or if it is what was forced upon you." she said softly.

[Lanji Romano]

"Thou art most kind Midori, it is true that it is most difficult speaking in this manner. While I know how to speak in the speech of today I have hence grown used to speaking in this matter. It keeps me in top form and ability rather then letting myself slip up in a moment where I may need it most." Lanji said with a smile as he continued to dance with the young woman slowly waltzing with her. They had been dancing for quite awhile now yet the knight didn't mind this was rather liesurely and pleasant compared to his last work. He felt her suddenly press forward and lay her head against his shoulder. They were pressed against each other now. In slow rotating circles they were dancing now as he listened to Midori's words. He gave a smile at her next statement because it reminded him of what he said at first as he continued the dance.

"At first I thought it twas forced on mine person, but, now I feel it is a part of me, like one would consider an arm or a leg. It is a part of my person now," Lanji said with a smile as he looked down at her and let them slowly dance.

"Tell me of yourself though I am afraid I am at a disadvantage. What kind of magic do you have and is there more to you then what my eyes show me now?" he asked with a gentle smile.

[Midori]

He accepted her closer dance and Midori closed her green eyes and let him just move her in the slow and soft circles. It was comforting here for some reason and it seemed that she had some sort of connection with Lanji because ever since his hands had touched her she had longed to kiss him.

He asked about her magic and she smiled again softly. With her hands lifted like this her soft pink lace panties just peaked out from under the shirt. She nuzzled into his soft arms a bit more.

"My magic is summoning. However, unlike most summons mine are my ancestors. I am not human exactly as you may have gathered. I'm more what lore calls an elf but in fact we are faerie. I have wings but I keep them hidden and my ears are pointed they allow me to hear better. I can speak with animals and call upon my ancestors to fight with me. The forest is where I feel most at home." she explained softly. She looked up at him moving her head from his shoulder for a moment.

"Lanji, have you ever given thought to having a girlfriend?" she asked. "Do you have one? If so.. what is she like? She must be amazing."