Maeve
This particular turn of events is unexpected. When Aurelia showed up at the Halenani to discuss the night of the fire, Maeve never thought they would end up here, so easily pulled back into each other’s orbit. While surprising, the Madame is thankful for it. A situation that should have been terrifying felt manageable and that was all thanks to Aurelia.
Their conversation shifts to that of Aidon and tumbleweeds, both of them grimacing at the idea of life sucking tumbleweeds, but what Maeve doesn’t see is the flash of hurt that pangs in her chest. ”He was very small then. About the size of a kitten. I’m glad I was there.” Not only did she gain a true companion, but also was able to help Seren complete her quest. Maeve has done a lot in the time she and Aurelia were apart, but they’ve started something new together and this time they might get things right. This time they might just make it.
A bright laugh bubbles up in her chest, making her nose wrinkle as she shakes her head, ”No, he can’t do anything like that.” Maeve huffs between peals of laughter, a smile creeping onto her features as she gathers up another little bite of rice. ”Well, I had this book that one of my clients gave me. It was some book from another world, but it had all of these Mythos in it. Tales of gods and legends of their own kind of demigods. He’s named after one of them. He falls in love with a goddess named Persephone. It just seemed fitting.” Aidon was, in her mind, what that god might look like with the influence of his lover. Touched by spring.
Maeve doesn’t miss the glances Aurelia keeps tossing her way, waiting to see if she takes each bite she gathers on her fork. A warmth spreads through her to realize how much the woman cares, concerned as she is about her eating and even quick to defend her against what she believed to be a threat, unwilling to let anything happen to her. It’s always been there. Maeve knows as much. It was there when they first met too. Aurelia implored Maeve to tell her if anyone gave her trouble, stressing that she would handle it if someone did. How funny to think they’re back to that all over again.
She’s just set her plate down when Aurelia speaks up, grabbing her attention and causing a dark brow to raise, head tilting to the side curiously. ”Aurelia.” Maeve murmurs in response to her own name, a small smile curling on her lips, but it falters at the sudden ferocity in which she speaks. Jade eyes widen and lips part in surprise, but it only lasts for a breath as tears suddenly prick her eyes, a feeling she can’t quite name stirring in her belly. She lets the Arbiter take her hand just as the tears slip down her cheeks, hot and fast, leaving tracks of salt in their path.
I’m not gonna leave you alone again. It’s a vow. She can see it in her moss green eyes, hear it in her voice, and feel it in the way she holds onto her. Maeve moves forward suddenly, wrapping her arms around Aurelia tightly, burying her face in her shoulder. ”I want you to. I want you.” She breathes through a shudder, clinging to her tightly as she begins to tremble, a quiet sob caught in her throat.
They don't untangle from each other for some time and even as they day goes on, Aurelia doesn't leave her side, going so far as to wrap herself around her that night and soon she's sound asleep in her bed.
~FIN <3~
Their conversation shifts to that of Aidon and tumbleweeds, both of them grimacing at the idea of life sucking tumbleweeds, but what Maeve doesn’t see is the flash of hurt that pangs in her chest. ”He was very small then. About the size of a kitten. I’m glad I was there.” Not only did she gain a true companion, but also was able to help Seren complete her quest. Maeve has done a lot in the time she and Aurelia were apart, but they’ve started something new together and this time they might get things right. This time they might just make it.
A bright laugh bubbles up in her chest, making her nose wrinkle as she shakes her head, ”No, he can’t do anything like that.” Maeve huffs between peals of laughter, a smile creeping onto her features as she gathers up another little bite of rice. ”Well, I had this book that one of my clients gave me. It was some book from another world, but it had all of these Mythos in it. Tales of gods and legends of their own kind of demigods. He’s named after one of them. He falls in love with a goddess named Persephone. It just seemed fitting.” Aidon was, in her mind, what that god might look like with the influence of his lover. Touched by spring.
Maeve doesn’t miss the glances Aurelia keeps tossing her way, waiting to see if she takes each bite she gathers on her fork. A warmth spreads through her to realize how much the woman cares, concerned as she is about her eating and even quick to defend her against what she believed to be a threat, unwilling to let anything happen to her. It’s always been there. Maeve knows as much. It was there when they first met too. Aurelia implored Maeve to tell her if anyone gave her trouble, stressing that she would handle it if someone did. How funny to think they’re back to that all over again.
She’s just set her plate down when Aurelia speaks up, grabbing her attention and causing a dark brow to raise, head tilting to the side curiously. ”Aurelia.” Maeve murmurs in response to her own name, a small smile curling on her lips, but it falters at the sudden ferocity in which she speaks. Jade eyes widen and lips part in surprise, but it only lasts for a breath as tears suddenly prick her eyes, a feeling she can’t quite name stirring in her belly. She lets the Arbiter take her hand just as the tears slip down her cheeks, hot and fast, leaving tracks of salt in their path.
I’m not gonna leave you alone again. It’s a vow. She can see it in her moss green eyes, hear it in her voice, and feel it in the way she holds onto her. Maeve moves forward suddenly, wrapping her arms around Aurelia tightly, burying her face in her shoulder. ”I want you to. I want you.” She breathes through a shudder, clinging to her tightly as she begins to tremble, a quiet sob caught in her throat.
They don't untangle from each other for some time and even as they day goes on, Aurelia doesn't leave her side, going so far as to wrap herself around her that night and soon she's sound asleep in her bed.
~FIN <3~
Poor little girl
still waiting for her happy ending
still waiting for her happy ending
