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Post by Ladorak on Dec 12, 2008 15:08:43 GMT -5
He hadn't expected her to move so closely to him as she moved by, and for a moment, his breath caught in his throat. He was looking down at her as she was shorter than he, and he was looking in to her eyes again, their gaze as magnetic as anything he'd ever witnessed.
Giving him a small smile, she moved past him to look the house over, and the ermine breathed much easier now that she was away. He stood in the frame, exhaling and giving a moment for his racing heart to stop its manic pounding. Yeah....she had had that effect on him. Not good. Maybe renting to her wasn't such a good idea.....
But she stated that she'd take it and would like to see the bath houses now, and she was once again standing close...too close, in front of him, an jolt like electricity passing through his body as they briefly brushed up against each other. He he had to look down at her again, but this time his eyes wandered a bit further down, traveling past her neck and down to the fluffly white fur on her the beginnings of her chest.
It was with some discomfort that he found himself looking at the portion of her body where her shirt opened up a little. His heart beat against his ribcage again, but he kept wondering WHY she was standing so close to him! "Yes...." he said slowly, swallowing nervously and looking back up at her face. "This way...." he said, walking outside and locking the door behind him. "Here's your key, but it won't work on the main wing." He explained.
He shoved his paws in his pockets and started to walk away....thinking about her.....her personality, what sort of stoat she was....and yes, his thoughts briefly wandered over her rather good looking body. He really needed to stop this. Once she moved in things would return to normal for him, they wouldn't go anywhere beyond that....nowhere beyond that.
He stood on the road, waiting for her to join him as he turned these things over in his mind, hoping he'd get a clear head back on his shoulders before too long. He made a mental note to himself to check with Admiral Hood later on, as he was eager to see if there were any available command spots open for him.
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Post by jaydjasmyn on Dec 13, 2008 10:21:17 GMT -5
Jayd to found that the position that she had placed herself in was.... electrical. The last thing that she found it was uncomfortable, probably because she hadn't been though what Ladorak had. She was rather enjoying it. It took all that she could do to not press herself against him and give him a kiss but all good things come to those who wait. Jayd could tell that the male was still very 'on edge' around her but at the same time if he really didn't like it that much he could have moved out of the doorway and into an area that held much more free space.
The female looked up at him, noting that his eyes were, for a moment, captured by her chest. What normal male wouldn't look? Jayd didn't mind as long as he wasn't a pig about it, which he clearly wasn't. She rather liked teasing Ladorak, especially so since their connection could be felt in the air around them.
Soon though she had to move. If she had stayed where she was the situation would have grown entirely to awkward, as if she wanted something from him, which she didn't... they just met. It wasn't to say though that Jayd didn't already think about it. Clearly they were both vibrant and good looking. Yes she was attracted to him on all kinds of levels.
Ladorak locked up and then sped passed her. Jayd wondered what he was thinking. She wished that he'd relax and let that wall down. If only she could help him to do that. Perhaps the bath-house will cause the tension to ease.
Jayd chased after him, jogging a little and giggling. She was happy, happy to be alive, happy to have a place to live and happy to be able to possibly get a job. And this was all on the same day! She also met a very attractive male. He was a little strange but hopefully time would loosen him up so that he didn't think so much.
Once she joined him, unconsciously she bumped into him as they walked and talked. "So what do you do for a living Ladorak?" Maybe the smaller questions would allow for them to get to know each other better, for him to put his guard down when in her company.
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Post by Ladorak on Dec 13, 2008 12:41:34 GMT -5
She started walking beside him now, and Ladorak began heading back towards town, walking in the direction of the large bath houses. "What do I do for a living?" he asked. She was using his first name too, and he found that just a little out of the ordinary. He would probably call her "Ms. Jasmyn" if it ever came down to it.
"Well for now I serve in the Galdean Navy. I've always been a naval beast, the sea being where I truly feel comfortable." Her explained, clasping his paws behind his back. "Unfortunately though, or perhaps fortunately for the rest of the country, we are at peace, and the Navy can not seem to spare an opening aboard a vessel for me. Normally I'd be commanding a ship with my rank, but as of now I'm unemployed, waiting for active command. The Navy currently has me on half pay. That's the thing about me." he said, looking at her as he walked.
"If I do get an active command, I'll probably be away from my home for months at a time, which means you'll have a lot of privacy and won't have to worry too much putting up with me." he half joked, his smile broadening a bit. "I travel to Stratospheros from time to time to try and lobby for a command." he said, taking his spectacles off to polish them on his shirt. "How about you, you like the sea?" he asked, beginning to wipe his glasses down.
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Post by jaydjasmyn on Dec 13, 2008 13:20:15 GMT -5
His story was interesting but she was sure that there was much more then what he was telling her. But she'd be patient and wait for him to open up the floodgates, to tell her things that he normally wouldn't speak to another.
She laughed at the idea of her having to 'put up' with him. Jayd doubted that he'd be very difficult to keep company with. As a matter of fact she liked his company. "Oh... I'm sure that I'd miss you, especially when we get to know each other better."
Jayd nodded. "Yes I do like the sea but I've lived on it for my entire life. I began to want to have a home to come to. Perhaps I'll join the navy here one day but for now I'm want to enjoy feeling like I'm settled. I want to plant things, watch them grow. I want to feel the solid ground beneath my footpaws." Indeed there was more that she wanted but she kept that as another secret to herself.
Jayd then pointed. "Is that the bath-house? There... up ahead?" Her footpaw steps were light as was her heart. She became even more eager then ever to see if she could get a job, not to mention getting a much needed bath. "Are you going to get a bath as well? Is it co-ed bathing?" Jayd chuckled, almost nervously, when thinking of taking a bath in the same room as one that she finds so attractive.
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Post by Ladorak on Dec 14, 2008 13:30:02 GMT -5
Ladorak was pleased that she at least wanted solid land to live on. She could have charge of some of his house then while he was away at least, and her joining the Navy would have to wait anyways he was sure as there just weren't any openings anywhere at the moment. And watch things grow? Well he was in to gardening himself. Maybe she had some tips for him come the Spring.
The bathhouses loomed ahead, being of palatial sort of building, and they looked almost out of place in this small town. The town though was nowhere near as famous for the spas in Strastospheros, but they did the job here quite adequately in Ladorak's opinion.
"Me? Oh, possibly, its cold enough but not sure I'll take a dip or not. By and large its separated, but there's not real law or policy stating it can't be." he said, trying to suppress a smile himself. Odd.....he was loosening up, not a good thing in this situation in his book. "Mostly took you here to find you a job. Attendants can make good pay in tips." He entered in to the tall foyer, the lobby being of finely polished white marble, with black marble columns ringing the circular room. There was a desk of sorts that ran about half of the room on the other side, with doors leading off to the left and right, heading to the cold and hot baths respectively.
Maybe he could go for a cold dip....but first things first. Turning to her, he nodded. "Well you can bathe first or ask for work, whatever you wish is fine with me." he stated, standing with his paws still behind his back and looking down at her, his eyes unreadable at the moment.
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Post by jaydjasmyn on Dec 16, 2008 12:34:29 GMT -5
Jayd grinned widely, her pointed ears twitching sporadically as she looked to Ladorak. She seemed to linger on every word that he spoke. His demeanor fully intrigued her. His presence fully captured her attention as if he were the last creature alive.
Inside of the building also impressed Jayd. Her wide eyes absorbed all that surrounded her until they once again fell upon Ladorak. She appeared to be like a kit in the candy store, amazed and elated to the fullest extent by everything.
This was all so new to her....
Jayd shrugged and then decided to rely on the male's expertise. "I don't know. I guess I could apply for the job first and then we could get a bath. Who would I talk to about the job?" She never had to apply for a job before. Everything was foreign to her.
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Post by Ladorak on Dec 16, 2008 19:09:34 GMT -5
"Over there, at the desk. Hey before you head over, you don't...have any relatives on Galdea do you?" he asked. Sometimes unmarried females got allowances from uncles or fathers to a certain amount a year. His own father provided him with a hundred pounds per year, and coupled with his half pay of a hundred pounds a year, was a modest salary at best. If Ladorak could perhaps pool his resources with this female.....but he didn't want to have to ask her outright, making it seem like he needed money. If only he could get his finances untied.....
"But yes, that desk over there, the beasts working it should be able to help you." the male said to her, folding his arms across his chest to await her response. Was it wise to get in league with her, or would this only lead to more pain? But he WAS sort of strapped for money at the moment, and any little bit could help.
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Post by jaydjasmyn on Dec 16, 2008 19:35:20 GMT -5
Jayd thought for a moment before she took her leave. Thoughtfully she bit the end of her finger as her brows creased and then she spoke. "No... I'm here alone. I'm not sure if or when my family will come to visit me." With that said Jayd trotted over to the desk in which she was directed. In the meantime she thought about why Ladorak would be asking her such questions.
Perhaps she should be a bit more leery of this male....
Once she filled out the appropriate papers and had a short interview she let out a small squeal, turned upon the balls of her feet and looked at Ladorak with a big grin. After practically hopping over to the male she told him the good news. "She said that she could find something for me to do." Jayd took Ladorak's paws and performed a little jig with him.
OOC- I'm not sure what she can do at the bath-house. Perhaps you can use your adminly powers to give her a job?
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Post by Ladorak on Dec 16, 2008 19:53:53 GMT -5
"Agh!" he gasped, being caught off guard by her happy little dance. His footpaws didn't move, couldn't, as he was completely surprised by her bouncy little explosion. That was....unexpected. She had spunk, she had enthusiasm, and she had cheer, things he lacked these days. "Ah well...." he said, beginning to smile. "That's great." It was spreading....infectious, and he quickly caught himself, clearing his throat. He WANTED to feel happy....he wanted to embrace her, to tell her that that was great. To SHARE her joy....but such a path could prove to be dangerous, and he didn't want to risk it...he couldn't. He didn't want to be hurt....he didn't. He was still smiling, but he didn't move, nodding. "Good, that's very good." he said, remembering to keep his own bubbling excitement in check. "That's great in fact. Now......I think I could go for a bath myself, what do you say? Hot or cold?" he asked, realizing he hadn't stipulated that when he said "bath" he forgot to mention it would be separate, or at least he wanted it to be. But what if she thought it meant together? Too bad he'd already said it, and trying to explain now in case she was wondering would be awkward. Well.....no harm in explaining after they got to the baths....right? ((OOC: Mostly attending the baths, taking care that the water temperature is right, massages, towels, mixing drinks, whatever really. )
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Post by jaydjasmyn on Dec 17, 2008 11:45:03 GMT -5
There was no containing her excitement. Jayd was happy! Jayd was free! Jayd now had a job that would help her to bring in some money. Indeed her new life was going better then what she had first thought that it would.
Still though, she sensed something about Ladorak. He just couldn't let go of whatever he was clearly holding onto. What happened in his life that was so bad? Jayd inwardly became determined to find out. She just hoped that he wouldn't keep pushing her away.
"That's great in fact. Now......I think I could go for a bath myself, what do you say? Hot or cold?" Well at least he seemed a little happy for her. Jayd grinned and then responded accordingly. "I want a hot steamy bubble bath!" The female giggled when she thought of the soapy bubbles cascading down her clean fur.
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