Peaceful Pathways (Finished)

[Satu]

Gromhir slowly opened his eyes, but did not speak. Satu waited and silently observed the Ivaski without disturbing the blessed calm with words. “Good,” he finally said, “Now, slowly, feel the world around you return. The grass, the cool air. Take a deep breath. Feel your body return anew.” Breathing deeply, awareness returned gently to her body and senses. The firm ground, the call of night birds in the mist, and the ocean tides whispering, all helped restore Satu to the peaceful world around her.

He smiled, and Satu returned the expression readily. But Gromhir was not looking at her, did he avoid her gaze? It certainly appeared so. The Konti had done as he had instructed. She was confused; could a Guardian be embarrassed by her emotions? She did not know enough about the Kelvics to know for certain, but she would not have thought it so with this one.

Her emotions had been strangely prominent this evening, especially as she attempted to let them flow into the suvai. And then she had become visibly upset too. Now that she was once again alert, the painful discovery did not appear so dreadful after all. Of course her Heart was filled with emotions, of course she was sensitive! That was who she was! Avalis had made her a HeartSeer…

It was in this manner she reasoned her recent fears away, her consciousness unwilling to look at the deeper issues that were beginning to plague her. Satu instead happily thought of the session as an unexpected gift. She felt calmer than she had in a long, long while and peaceful too. But Gromhir’s eyes looked weary and tired. She supposed she looked the same after the unexpected tide of emotions. What exactly she had felt, she was at a loss to say. The late hour was to blame, Satu decided with relaxed contentment.

“I do believe that was beneficial, thank you so much, Gromhir,” Satu whispered not wanting to disturb the nights peace. She waited for him to rise; in case there was anything more he wanted to add.

[Gromhir]

Gromhir smiled at her thanks. “You are very welcome, Lady Satu,” he replied. “But thanks are not necessary, it is merely part of my duty to help.” Gromhir pushed himself to his feet, ignoring the light-headed feeling for now. He offered her a hand to help Satu stand and then bowed graciously. “I do not wish to seem rude but I should return to my Lady Kamalia. Maybe you will meet her someday? Nature protect you.”

Gromhir said nothing more as he left for the exit of the temple. The moment, the Kelvic was out of view, he folded the stone up in his pants once more and transformed to his Ivaski form. The white beast shook its massive white head. He could still feel the swirl of emotions, the chasm that had filled Satu’s heart. Why would someone rely on others emotions to feel alive? You had to be your own person. You had to walk the path Nature gave you as you because if you walk it as someone else, you would fall from the edge.

It made no sense to the Kelvic but he couldn’t dwell on it. He had done what had been laid out for him this night and he could take solace and sleep from that fact. Now, he had to return to Kamalia. She should not see the stone. It was magical, Gromhir knew that much. If she saw it, it may cause he to use magic as well.

OOCI’m finished at that. Satu, you may want to post again or you can leave it as is.

[Alice]

Mura Experience Award Please update your CS accordingly! Experience Points Awarded: Gromhir - 3 pts Meditation, 1 pt Acrobatics Satu - 3 pts Meditation Lore Awarded: Gromhir - Lore of Avalis, Lore of 'The Call' Satu - Lore of Kelvic, Lore of Bondmates Comments: Beautiful writing! I was impressed by the degree of empathy and understanding they shared and admired the peace and harmoney they created through meditation.