No Hand on the Reins

KIADA i wish that i could say, i am a light that never goes out. The Harpy concludes that words aren’t Adam’s strong suit, and she listens as he offers a quiet apology. But Kiada isn’t done yet, she explains the circumstances and instances that caused such a thing to happen, that she had gone out to retrieve Auni – witnessing the poor Luxere murder someone, before she returned to find the monsters had been there too, all along and in wait. She was lucky they let her inside the Rathskeller. Her eyes shift almost distantly as she remembers the night, halfway listening to Adam and sitting in agreement until he speaks of getting laid and she snorts. “I haven’t slept with anyone in quite some time.” She says offhandedly, shrugging her shoulders as she laces her fingers behind her head and glances to him. “I think a few men here are afraid of me.” She responds with a wolfish grin, toothy enough to show her canines before she laughs quietly to herself and watches him settle in beside her. He can move closer if he wishes, but she doesn’t outwardly say it. She isn’t really a cuddler, not the kind to rest her head on someone’s chest without knowing them well. It’s too vulnerable of a gesture – she doesn’t trust easily. Instead, she prefers them to lay upon her, and she’s left room and made it clear enough (in her mind) that Adam could do so if he wished. “Love is fine for a time, and then it’s gone.” She says quietly. “Everyone always leaves. Always. To think they won’t is foolish.” but i flicker from time to time.