From being an Abandoned who had rarely left the Hollowed Grounds, to embracing the call of adventure, to dying and being reborn first as an Ascended and then as an Ancient, Maea has gone through quite the amount of changes in her life. One thing remains common, though, in her attempts to find out just where she belongs; she’s always had a craving for knowledge which has brought her to so many places and to meet so many people here in Caido. We can’t wait to see what else is in store for her!
Congratulations, Maea!
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Eryx was wandering through the plaza on a warm summer day. Or at least it had been called summer back home. He was still getting the hang of the terminology in Caido though he had to admit that Longheat was a pretty dang good accurate description of the season. Eryx loved Longheat. He thrived in the warm weather and usually it meant that people were more likely to dress in more revealing. Even though he had a thing for men, didn’t mean he couldn’t appreciate the beauty of the female form too, like a piece of art.
As he walked through the plaza he came across a group of people playing a game. He paused to watch, catching on quickly to the rules. You had a small sack of grain and had to toss it into a board several feel away. The board had four holes of varying sizes, each other different points. He grinned as he watching, people were clearly getting into it.
Lucky for Eryx, Maeve was almost always dressed in something revealing. It came with the territory. Plus, she wasn't one to be shy about her body. She had something worth showing off. Which was how she found herself lounging on a blanket in one of the few grassy areas of the plaza. The shade of a tree causing the sunlight to dapple across her pale skin. Her legs were crossed, a bare foot bobbing lightly as she laid on her back, arms behind her head. She could hear the ruckus going on not that far from her, paying little mind to it as she relaxed. The sun here in Stormbreak didn't seem as intense as it was in Torchline this time of year. It felt less oppressive and therefore less likely to make her miserable.
Even still the Madame took precautions, using the sunblock that Tobi brought over for her so she didn't get a burn. It wasn't until she heard footsteps nearby that she bothered to lift up her sunglasses, looking up at the man who had approached to watch the game, "They've been at it for a couple of hours now." She drawled, bright green eyes running over him quickly before her shades slid back into place.
Eryx's attention was drawn to the voice speaking from behind him. He turned to see a striking woman and was surprised he had not noticed her when he first walked over. She had sharp, angular features that seemed made to draw people's interest and her revealing attire certainly helped with that as well. How had he never noticed this woman before? He wondered how long she'd been in Stormbreak because he couldn't imagine himself not noticing someone like that.
"Have you ever played?" he asked the woman, ignoring the game for the time being as his gaze settled on something far more interesting. Her.
A smirk curled on her lips, a huff of a laugh pushing past her lips as she ran her fingers through her hair absentmindedly. Nails shift through silver tipped curls, shifting the silky strands as the breeze tousled them further. "I can't say I have. The type of games I play aren't usually so..." She paused, waving her hand as if conjuring the right word, "... physical. At least not in the same way." The Madame hummed, leaving him to infer what exactly she meant by that.
Her head shifted ever so slightly to turn towards him, a dark brow arching in his direction, "Have you played?" She asked smoothly, eyes hidden behind the dark shades of her glasses, but it was likely she was looking him over too.
Eryx's lips curled up into a little smirk at her words, certainly interested in the meaning behind them. She looked stunning, with her dark features and the interesting color at the edges of her hair. He liked the sound of her voice, it wasn't the sort of accent he was used to hearing and he imagined that just about everything about her drew people in, especially men. If he had known her occupation this would have totally made sense to him.
He glanced back at the game as she asked him if he'd played before returning back to her. "I've played something similar, but not this variation," he replied. He took a few steps closer to her so they could talk a bit more easily. "So what sort of games do you typically play then?" he asked with a curious, handsome smirk.
"Is it fun?" Maeve asked, reaching up to pull of her glasses, setting them to the side as she turned her head to look at him. Her smirk only grew more mischievous, eyes sparking playfully as she waved her hand dismissively. "Un peu de ceci et cela." The French rolled off her tongue easily, but she realized he likely didn't understand what it was she was saying. "All sorts of games." Maeve hummed, running her tongue along her teeth as she looked up at him, wrinkling her nose. "Strip poker, two truths and a lie, truth or dare..." Things that normally ended up with them naked and twisted in bed sheets.
"Have a seat.." A tangible pause hung at the end of the question, waiting for his name to be given so she might address him properly.
Eryx shrugged at the question. "It's alright, more fun if you've got a little alcohol in you," he said with a little chuckle. He grinned as she spoke a language he couldn't understand. He had no idea what she said but he liked the way it sounded anyway. She seemed to basically interpret it after anyway, many games. Good to know she wasn't boring. Eryx was of the opinion that everyone should plays games now and again and those who refused had a stick up their butt that needed removing.
He smirked when she explained some of the games she played. "Now those are my kind of games," he said with a twinkle in his eyes. He liked this girl already.
"Eryx," he replied when she left the pause for his name and he moved easily to sit down beside her. "And you?" Who was the lovely creature he had the honor of meeting on this fine day?
06-02-2021, 01:00 AM (This post was last modified: 06-29-2021, 02:19 AM by Maeve.)
I would fall from grace just to touch your face
Maeve easily returned the smirk, dropping her glasses in the grass beside her as she propped herself up slightly, "Maeve." She drawled, extending one of her hands to him to shake and tug him haphazardly into the grass beside her. Mostly because she's feeling a touch playful and light. Her eyes ran over him, head cocking to the side as she took him in from head to toe. He was cute. Not really her type. Too young and boyish. Not enough of a roguish look to him.
"They're everyone's kind of games, love. Accessible for all. Great ice breakers too." Maeve licked her lips, turning her attention back to the people playing in the plaza, cheering and whooping when they scored.
"You should come by sometime... Could show you all sorts of games." She hummed, pushing up from the ground, tossing him a wink before gathering up her blanket and slinging it over her arm. "Unfortunately, I've got to head out. It was nice to meet you Eryx."
