To Much Love [ Dictated/Action - Backdated to Late Morning of Feb. 15 ]

[peacockherald]

 [ It is early in the morning the day after Valentine's, a day of chocolate and love and other things that made one giddy. Or should.

Instead, those with open journals or in the stables might be treated to a piteous, horsey groan. ]

Oh no, you will see no pity from me. You very well deserve it, you know.

[ Another groan, and one can only imagine the sad eyes the animal in question must be throwing Vanyel. ]

No, no. You always call yourself a lady, but then you gorge yourself on sweet things and expect me to cast you sympathy? You always tell me to learn from my mistakes, don't you?

[ This time there is no groan, but a snort and a stamp of a hoof. Vanyel's own laughter rings out, perhaps a bit smug. ]

Oh do not be silly, you will not colic from this. Companions do not colic, you know that right enough.

[ A silence, then a grunt that twisted into another groan, followed by Vanyel's sigh. ]

It is just a stomach ache. Drink some water and you will be well after a bit, just like my cousins at the name day feasts. 

[ A very indignant snort was sent out at that particular comparison and received a new laugh from Vanyel. ]

Ah, see, there is my lady. 

[ Yes, Paradisa, Vanyel just carried on an entire conversation with his horse (Companion). That's not strange at all, right? ]

Comments

Action

[tylendel]

I would pay it. (Yfandes has become dear to him too. Her protection of his lover has touched his heart since he arrived. She is worth the price.) Let me try, Ashke.

(When Vanyel is close enough, he kisses the side of his head.)

I have much to thank her for.

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

I will not stop you, but I fear I shall be sharing my bed with a very lovely animal of some sort for a week or so because of it.

_{[ He kissed his lips gently before moving to clean up his brush kit and the mash bucket. ]}

Action

[tylendel]

You'll live. (He chuckles and nibbles on Vanyel's lower lip.) You know, you haven't really told me much about your life before you came here. I know about Yfandes, the Hawkbrothers, Savil...

And you becoming a Mage.

You must have been a favorite of the monarchy.

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

Ah, I rather am, actually. King Randy and I are good friends, and Shavri, his consort. She is a healer, which is just as well considering Randy's condition.

_{[ He frowned thinking on it, sighing heavily. Gods, but he hated seeing Randy that way, in pain. Shavri could keep it at bay, but for how long? There was no stopping it, after all, gods knew they had tried. ]}

Action

[tylendel]

I hope they don't overwork you. (He knows Vanyel's powers could help with many, many situations. Sometimes royalty forgets that their Heralds are people too; they're not just tools.) What's wrong with him? It sounds like he married a Healer for a reason.

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

Well, they love each other, so that wasn't the only reason. It was a nice addition, but they truly do love each other.

And no one is really sure. It's just something that's slowly eating away at him, making him weaker, and leaving him in pain. Shavri can alleviate it, but not forever.

_{[ It was a quiet fact that this disease would kill Randy, eventually, and for now he was coping, but it was one of the main reasons that he, Shavri, and Vanyel had decided to get a child on Shavri now so it could be plausible for him to have had such relations with Shavri. It was a state secret that the child was Vanyel's, though he acts as Uncle to her which was not odd considering his closeness with the royal family. ]}

For now, it's controllable at least.

Action

[tylendel]

That is nice. (His smile is a little sad.) You are giving them more time, Ashke. (He moves to kiss Vanyel's forehead.) Goddess bless you. If there is a way I can help from the Havens, I will; you have my word.

(Tylendel is stubborn enough to figure it out too. His expression is almost pensive as he considers the issue.)

If a Healer can't help him, maybe one of the other Collegium branches can.

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

We have tried.

_{[ He shook his head. ]}

For now, it is all we can do, though we are of course looking into other methods.

_{[ He wrapped his arms around Tylendel for a moment, giving him a gentle squeeze. ]}

Come, it is a nice day. We should go riding.