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Calaethis was in his room, brooding. He ignored his surroundings, and the door was locked. Tagnik'zurjess was in his hand and he was conversing with the sword using mental imagery. After a while he put the sword on the bed, a four poster, unsheathed. He paced the room, feeling bored. Garbed in a light tunic and breeches, his usual war gear was left tidily hung up, or folded in a wardrobe.
He walked into the girls room, since it was adjecent to his, as he'd requested. Both of his charges had bathed upon arrival, and were clean again, much to their delight. Sylquis was in the room, Tyra, was bathing her hair, since she'd been to tired to do it the previous night. Sylquis sat up and smiled as he entered, rose to her feet, and hugged him. He returned her hug, and raised an eyebrow. For his pains, he got a kiss on the cheek, and cheeky smile. "What have you been up to?" he asked her. "Nothing" she replied in a hurt tone. "Can't I hug you without being questioned?" Calaethis gathered her in his arms and sat down on the bed, seating her in his lap. "I'm sorry Sylquis" he told her, kissing her hair. "Its just your cheeky smile - I thought you were up to something." she grinned at him, and gazed into his eyes. "I.. wanted to thank you again for saving me, my lord. You've been so kind, and, so has everyone else..." she nessled up against him, and he sighed slightly. "Little one, its been a pleasure taking care of you, as you put it."
He cuddled her fondly, and tweaked her nose, "Have you considered what path in life you'd like to follow yet child?" He asked her gently. She stuck her tounge out at him, "Don't call me a child! Your still a child yourself!" she said and playfully prodded him in the chest with her finger. Calaethis rolled his eyes and swatted her bottom. "Behave yourself, or... I'll put you across my knee and spank you!" his eyes danced but Sylquis looked a little worried, "Really?" "Only if your very naughty" Calaethis chidded her. "Now, have you given any thought to what you wish to do?" She looked thoughtful, her head against his shoulder, "You don't have to decide imediatly you know," "I know, perhaps... Lady Verloren heals people... I'd love to be able to do that.." she gave a wistful sigh. "Are you serious about this?" came the reply. She nodded. "Yes I am" "Very well, I'll see if Verloren will take you under her wing as an adept, or apprentice then." "Would you? Oh thank you! Thank you so much!" and proceeded to smother him in kisses...
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