In The Name of Love

"I agree," Mortal said, "I don't see the sense in tying politics to marriage. If it is optimized for political purposes the marriage will likely be loveless. If it is optimized for love then the nation could wait a very long time indeed for its leader to actually lead." Mortal realized she had spent the entire time talking and watching Euryale touch herself, "I should probably start to clean myself as well."

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Zac followed.

~Lesalia~

"I would like that, I mean, feel free."

*She lathers her hair, like a boss.*
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~Limberry~

*After sending the message, Lilith turns to them.*

L"I suppose there isn't much left to do but patrol for a while, & then call it a night."

Mortal let out a small giggle, then went about lathering up.

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"Sounds... exciting."

~Lesalia~

*Euryale watches as she begins to work on her arms.*

"I tell you, I will NOT miss bathing in mountain rivers. Do you know how cold those are?"
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~Limberry~

L"Yes, the adventure-fraught life of a knight."

R"Knight nothing, I'm still a fugitive."

"Very cold," Mortal said with a smile. "I don't know how you could stand it. I've always liked warmth, I doubt I'd be able to handle a cold bath."

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"Hell, I'm a random noble slash thief, depending on where I'm at, and who is asking. I'm not exactly sure I have a right to be involved in half the things I've been involved in," Zac said, "So in all honesty, I'm not too upset about tagging along for a simple patrol."

~Lesalia~

"You just had to learn how to deal with it, I guess. Hey, would you do me a favor & scrub my back?"
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~Limberry~

R"Then I guess this is your romantic trip for two, because I'm taking cover. Er, going to bed."

"Is that all I'm allowed to scrub?" Mortal asked sexilly, "I'm sorry, that was... childish. I just couldn't pass it up." She then moved closer to help Euryale with her back.

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"Oh Lilith, we always go on the most romantic dates," Zac said with a chuckle.

~Limberry~

*After a loud clap, the night sky is illuminated by a bolt of lightning.*

L"No kidding?"
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~Lesalia~

"I suppose I shouldn't limit you, so long as you're thorough."

"I guess the scenery has its own kind of charm," Zac said, looking up, waiting for rain, "At the very least, I'll enjoy the company."

--

"I'll endeavor to get my hands onto every part of you I can," Mortal said.

~Limberry~

*When it rains, it pours.*

"You know, you don't have to stick with me if you don't want to."
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~Lesalia~

"Well...okay, as long as you promise to be gentle."

Zac looked at Lilith and smiled, "But I do want to."

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Thinking Euryale was alluding to Sab, Mortal's hands go a bit limp, "I, um, will be. I promise." Feeling awkward Mortal just scrubs Euryale's back.

~Lesalia~

"I'm confused...is something wrong?"
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~Limberry~

*Lilith smiles.*

"That's nice to hear. These patrols are always so boring."

*She sets off around the castle's perimeter, ignoring the blast of lightning that hits the Keep.*

"Being gentle... It reminds me of what I did. I promise I'll be better with you."

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"Boring? It is a dark and stormy night," Zac said, "We're an evil stepmother shy of a fairy tale."

*Clyde attacks back at the thief.*

~Warjilis~

*Clyde is monk-punched & set upon by 3 stabbing thieves, surrounded. Zerro laughs at him.*
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~Lesalia~

"Aww...you know, I wouldn't mind a LITTLE rough housing."

*She squeezes two fingers together in a "pinch of" gesture.*
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~Limberry~

"From what you've told me, your mother could qualify."

Zac laughed, "Yes, but that is just my mother, and if my father were to ever remarry I doubt highly my stepmother could be so far worse she would be evil in comparison."

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Mortal smiled, "I'll be as rough as you want me to be." Mortal wrapped her arms around Euryale from behind and pulled her closer, leaning her chin on her shoulder. "How rough do you want me to be?"

*Clyde attempts to evade them and moves back.*

Clyde: [Damn. I can't fight off this many people alone...]

*He makes a dash for the grate and attempts to slide through.*

~Lesalia~

*Euryale smiles.*

"How about three eighths?"
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~Warjilis~

*As he is surrounded, none of this works.*

Thief<Should we attack again, Mr. Zerro?>

Zerro<No, I think we've bought enough time. To the grate!>

*The thief behind him squeezes herself into the removed grate.*
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~Limberry~

"You never know. Maybe he has a thing for bad girls."

Mortal frowned, "I'm not good at math..."

--

"I can only think of one reason to keep my mother around, and it is not something I'd like to imagine," Zac said.

~Limberry~

"What is with everyone becoming traumatized by the thought of their mother having sex today?"
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~Lesalia~

"Hold that thought."

*Euryale sticks her head under the spout to rinse out the shampoo.*

"Then how about I give you some private lessons?"

"I'm not traumatized by it, I'd just prefer not to think of my mother having sex. She looks too much like my sister, and then with my father... it is just a bad mental image," Zac said.

--

Mortal smiled, "Is there anyway I can make up some extra credit?"

~Lesalia~

"If you explain how you solved the equation."
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~Limberry~

"Oddly enough, I look almost nothing like my mom."

"I'll make sure to show all my work," Mortal said, not sure how long she could keep the extended metaphor going.

--

"I look a lot like my father," Zac said, "I've only got the eye color of my mother." Zac began to wish he brought an umbrella.

~Limberry~

*After finishing a trip around the castle, Lilith takes them inside. Shivering, she tosses off her cloak. The entrance hall is revealed to be empty by another blast of lightning.*
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~Lesalia~

"Well, where would you start?"

And now Mortal was lost... Sab had largely taken control the first time around, and even she seemed like she didn't know what exactly she was doing. "Um, here?" She let one hand roam south, while the other groped at Euryale's chest. Mortal figured she'd hedge her bets.

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Zac pulled free the small tie he had in his hair, and let it down so he could shake some water from it. "The weather outside is frightful..."