Dating a Harlot 101

by **Matthew** on January 9th, 2014, 3:32 pm

It was interesting, the look on her face that came as a result of the glorious story she had just told. He had seen similar faces, but on an incredibly different topic. She had reached a near euphoria for a few chimes, eyes glazed and distant, pleasure obvious in her facial expression. He would have to ask her about it later on. Was it a personal love of the fight, a wild devotion to Myri, or perhaps all of the above? Myrians were intriguing to him, and he would find it incredibly interesting just to sit one down and ask them question after question. Kaie seemed to be on good terms with the harlot, so perhaps she would be the best option. He would have to bring it up, but later. She was suddenly glancing at him, a sleepy look on her face. Relief crashed through him for a moment. Thank Myri he wouldn't have to fight this war any longer, to borrow some religion from the nearby woman.

The smart one in the back spoke up, but unfortunately for him, Matthew was soon to speak up as well. "A blue lagoon is just as rare as a blue moon for most people, so I think it is still a valid phrase. I doubt many of you children will ever see either one, pent up in a castle like this." A few faces fell, but Matthew was now the one to be oblivious to his error. He was as plain and straightforward as ever, just speaking his ever-so-logical mind as it generated thought after thought. He hadn't meant to be offensive, but there it was, and he had no idea.

Ah, finally. Kaie was hurriedly aiming the conversation toward bedtime as well. Had she finally worn herself out? She had a lot of fuel in her lantern. He had thought it would never end. There was a very brief moment were a dangerous light danced behind her amber eyes, and the harlot had to steel himself to instead play a game of tag or hide-and-go-seek. Chimes later though, the look broke into one that mirrored his own, and he gave a quick nod. Raising slowly to his feet, he glanced down around at the multiple children, who as predicted, were echoing out a chorus of sighs. Matthew shot them each a look, absent-mindedly offering a hand to help Kaie lift herself off the ground if she needed. "All of you need to go tuck yourselves in, anyways. Sleep is healthy for growing bodies and growing brains. Early to bed, early to rise." The children groaned, though some of them couldn't help but let a few smiles slip. He sounded just like the fathers that they had never had. A few of them ran over to Matthew, giving his legs hard hugs, which only earned them a look of brief annoyance as he subjected himself to their affections. Quite a few ran over to Kaie as well, include one of the older boys, a slight blush on his cheeks and a look of apprehension. Matthew snapped out, obviously near the end of his rope. "Don't be withdrawn and scared. Do you think she would be at all interested in someone who isn't even brave enough to talk to her?" The boy flushed, now a deep shade of crimson, left for Kaie to deal with.

After the children had said their goodbyes and headed toward the Orphanage, Matthew would stick around only long enough to make sure that they actually went into the Welcome Home. Furrowing his brow at their retreating backs, he eventually turned to Kaie, studying her silently. A few ticks passed and he offered an arm, voice back to the quiet and proper tone. "I appreciate you coming with me. Might I walk you home, or will you need to drop by work?" The event had still been just as taxing as he had assumed it would be, but it hadn't been incredibly horrible. The fact that someone else had been there to shoulder some of the stress helped quite a bit, and his polite thank-you had been genuine.

by **Kaie** on March 14th, 2014, 1:09 am

Thank the gods, she thought to herself as Matthew successfully brought story time to a close. Kaie certainly had no problem with the lateness of the bell, but petch did those kids tire her out in a way she did not expect. Her eyes were already growing heavy and her mind was still getting whiplash from her own story. Yet she had grown too old for homesickness, or so she had insisted seasons ago. Even if it had been true, Kaie would not have allowed herself to fall into a dark spiral of self pity and longing for a land far from where she was. At least she had the harlot the deal with the children now. That is until several ran over to say their goodbyes.

One little more was obviously more bashful than the rest. He came last to show her affection, his cheeks pink already as he approached her. A smile came to the Myrian woman's face at the sight as she crouched down to become level with the kids. He seemed to be hesitating, working up some kind of courage as he eased closer...until Matthew shattered the poor boy's confidence. Kaie shot the harlot a look and shook her head. It's not like she could argue with him. He wasn't wrong. Back in Taloba any of her kin would've said the same thing. Perhaps in comparison Matthew's words were kind.

"Don't worry. Start swinging a sword when you get out of here and the girls will be all over you," She assured him with an attempt at a soothing smile, though her exhaustion probably showed through. Nonetheless he beamed at her and his blush deepened, causing him to almost make like he needed to turn away from her gaze. With a hurried hug he was gone too and the children were off. "The Stallion's probably best. I left most of my things there." It might've seemed ridiculous she'd need to carry her weapons to and from work, but to Kaie it was second nature. Without them she felt...naked. It was an odd thing for a loin clothed "savage" to admit."Thank you, Matthew. These...dates...they are a strange thing your people do, but I had fun doing this favor." The Myrian female beamed at him for a moment before a mischievous gleam came to her eyes."Walk me back. I think that bar maid had her eyes on you," She jested, lacing her arm through his as they went out into the dark streets of the night. Never would she had thought for a second she'd be yanked out into Leth's light like this, and by a barbarian harlot no less. Yet strangely she'd never regret it.

by **Radiant** on March 23rd, 2014, 6:07 pm

As the duo of human and Myrian left the Welcome Home, a small figure was watching them from the sides. Vaguely looking female from what could be discerned from her small frame covered by a brown cloak complete with its hood, only a small smirk could be seen from beneath the shadows and... a glint of yellow, slitted eyes.

Later That Night...

"So... where are we going, Miss?" The little orphan girl said as she was led outside the Welcome Home, her right hand grabbing the figure's pale left one.

"Oh... not far..." The figure then stopped near the Orphanage's building side, both of them covered by shadows, only Leth's light gave slight illumination to one of the few open-air buildings in Syliras. She knelt down to the child's height, she was not that much taller, looking like an mid-teen girl herself, then the figure put a hand on the girl's shoulder, "So tell me... tell me about them."

"Who?" The child tilted her head, but for some reason, she felt compelled to answer this strange woman's question, but she didn't know how.

"Them, the two who told you and your friends amazing stories on the heroic escapades of the hero, his sidekick, and... the Myrians..." The taller girl spoke in a slow manner, her 's' rather pronounced.

"Oh!" The girl perked up, suddenly excited, "I know! He's Uncle Mattie and Miss Kaie! Hehehe~ They are amazing! They play with us! Though," The girl hesitated for a bit before continuing, "Miss Kaie kinda... made a scary ending..."

"Why is it bad, child?"

"Because uhm... w-well... i-it's scary... b-but, at least they won..."

"Oho... you seem relieved, why?" The hooded figure tilted her head slightly, though concealed, the child could feel the small woman's gaze just drilling deep into her very soul.

"W-well, the evil Dhanis were defeated right? So it's a good ending!" The girl was getting scared, but she felt no compulsion to leave.

"I see... I see... you should go home, back to your bed now..."

"Uhm... aren't we going to play"

"No..."

"Why?"

"Because," The girl then slowly opened her hood, revealing her features, a beautiful young girl with yellowish pale skin and golden eyes in the shape of, "I'm one of those 'evils'..." slits.

The child opened her mouth to scream, but as quickly as she came, the hooded figure was gone.

Matthew :

Kaie :

Notes :

My radiance is not bright enough?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your grade, beam me a PM and we can work it out.

Skill	XP Earned
Observation	+2 XP
Socialization	+3 XP
Seduction	+1 XP
Rhetoric	+3 XP
Hypnotism	+2 XP
Intimidation	+1 XP
Teaching	+1 XP
Body Building	+1 XP
Storytelling	+4 XP
Auristics	+1 XP

Skill	XP Earned
Observation	+2 XP
Socialization	+2 XP
Rhetoric	+4 XP
Storytelling	+5 XP

Completed Dating a Harlot 101