Flashback [Sayana] Alone In the Sandstone City

[Zephari]

Everything was getting a little blurry, and Zephari's mind was becoming fogged by the mix of confusion, curiosity, and something else she didn't understand; lust. Moving around to Sayana's front, she went to work on the eypharians arms, letting her fingers linger for longer than they needed on the woman's biceps. No wonder she is so good with those daggers... Making sure to wash around each shoulder, again her hands multi tasked, both washing and massaging.

Then came Sayana's chest. Zephari was not cleerly blushing, but she kept calm and did a thorough and quick job of it, then handing Sayana a towel, and turning away. Why do I keep enjoying this? This is wrong! But... Maybe its not? I don't know anymore... Zephari sat for a minute pondering what had transpired in the last twenty chimes as Sayana got dressed.

Turning around, now seeing the eypharian cleaned and back in the flowing red attire, Zephari realized that she did find the six armed woman somewhat beautiful. She also noticed that Sayana was staring at her, with a slight look of curiosity on her face.

"Well... I can't say I would like to be a slave by any means... But that wasn't entirely unpleasant." Zephari commented, avoiding eye contact with Sayana. her thoughts drifting to what would happen now, she looked outside. it was now starting to get rather dark, and Zephari dreaded the idea of making her way out of the city in the night. Not only was there possibility of getting lost, but also fear of another incident with Jelani's thugs.

"It's getting rather dark, and I don't exactly know my way around this city even during the day... I know you have to work, so i can't lead me out at the moment, but would it be possible for me to... Uh..." Zephari stammered, her thoughts a blur. "For me to stay a while, until after you finish your work? I guess that would mean the entire night, right?

OOC NoteI realized that I was letting my own curiosity get the better of me, since Zephari would really never push anything as hard as I was suggesting. Gotta keep my own brain separated enough from my character. Its an odd feeling to get used to. The ball is in your court now.

[Sayana]

The benshira dutifully went on to wash her many arms. It was systematic and purposeful yet a couple times it seemed as though Zephari was distracted by the glory in which was Sayana’s body. The Eypharian kept a light gaze upon her, watching her expression, imagining the touch of those soft lips. Petch. Zephari moved on to washing her chest, but it was quick and hurried. With a hint of disappointment Sayana slid back into the water to wash off the soap and then took the offered towel.

The Eypharian made an efficient job at drying herself and soon was dressed once more in her red outfit. She gave a wry smile at the benshira’s comment about acting like a slave. She had asked Zephari a favor and the woman had done it without really liking it. Yes, it was time to go now. But then the benshira made a curious and quite unexpected request. “You want to stay with me? For the night?” Sayana repeated not too sure what to make of it. “The only guests I ever have are the ones that I sleep with. Unless you plan on sleeping on the floor…”

Sayana quickly went to the mirror and began to do up her face. She coloured her lips and accented her eyes with bright colours. She rubbed in some more face pastes and hoped it would be dazzling enough for such quick work. Was the benshira hoping to stay and go through her things? Had Jelani actually been right about her robbing him? Despite her apparent lack of combat skills, she appeared to be strong. And yet, why would she have done all that she had done?

“You can stay until I get back. Even use the bathwater if you so desire. But after that, I might have to take you back to your caravan. You feel safe there?” She wondered whether there was something wrong or off about the caravan that prompted Zephari’s request. “In any case, I am already late.” The Eypharian did not wait very long for a reply and shortly left her home.

Even as she walked, her mind was drawn to the benshira, the bathing, her brilliant eyes and her lips. It was uncomfortable to say the least and Sayana was rather glad she would soon focus on her work. Through dance she could distract herself, and further she could seduce and charm distinctly male company. And yet even as she enjoyed the touch of a firm, smooth, and muscled chest she wondered what it would be like to cup something a little softer and more tender. Even though she was more distracted than usual, it still helped to calm her inner feelings. Some of her customers quite enjoyed her willingness to do much more that night.

After a successful evening she headed back home feeling wiped but also very satisfied. It was only as she got to the door of her home that she remembered who she had left behind there. She also remembered what she had decided upon when she left and realized she was in no shape to troop around in the darkness in attempt to find the benshira’s caravan. As she opened the door her eyes searched for the benshira. “Zephari, you can stay if you like. I’m too tired to take you back to your caravan now. Cuddle up with me on the bed or find some place comfortable on the floor. Doesn’t matter.”

With a sense of weariness the Eypharian made her way to the bed and was about to start stripping. However, she thought better of it for the sake of her friend and simply rested down upon it, lying on her back with her arms above her head.

[Zephari]

Her joint where extremely tired from the long and stressful day, and Zephari really felt that as she sat down on the bed next to Sayana. It took her several seconds to think over the idea of sharing the bed with the eypharian, but in the end she realized it honestly wasn't much weirder than all of what had already transpired today. Zephari removed her long baggy over shirt, leaving her thinner somewhat translucent undershirt on.

"I'll sleep here on the bed. Heck I already helped you bath right?" she said, with an almost joking tone. Turning her attention to her sore body, Zephari reacher her hands up to her neck, rubbing the sore muscles around her collar bone. A slight tinge of pain cross Zephari's face as her hand grazed across the large bruise on her shoulder. It was a deep bruise, all the way to the bone. If the impact from that punch had been even slightly harder, it could have broken her arm or even dislocated her shoulder. Looking at the injury to check if it needed any further attention, it struck the benshira how much worse she could be right now if it hadn't been for Sayana's help.

"I never really gave you a real apology for helping me today. If you hadn't stepped in when you did I don't know how that would have gone." she said with a look of true thankfulness. Pausing for a moment, trying to think of something to follow up on that, Zephari did the only thing that came to mind. She reached for one of Sayana's middle hands and drew her into a quick hug. It only lasted a tick or three, but it was a compassionate embrace.

Letting go of the six armed lady, Zephari scooted herself further onto her bed, and lied down about a foot away from Sayana, not wanting to encroach on her space more than she already had. I hope she doesn't take offence to that... I couldn't think of anything else to do. I never thought I would meet an Eypharian I wouldn't despise.

Smiling at Sayana, Zephari yawned and put her head on one of the pillows, and waited for her friend to get comfortable. She kept her eyes focused on Sayana's, and was only barely able to keep herself from blushing strongly while the two got into bed. Laying there waiting, Zephari let out a deep sigh, releived that the day was over, and that tomorrow she was going to be able to return to her caravan.

While it was a good ending to a crazy day, a slight sadness crept over Zephari, as she thought about leaving. Sayana would be very easily be considered a friend now, and it was unlikely that they would ever see each other again once Zephari left.

[Sayana]

Sayana smiled at Zephari’s thankful words. Yes, it could have gone a lot worse. As the benshira reached out for one of her mid hands, Sayana looked at her curiously for a moment and then understanding flooded her face. She sat up and embraced the woman fully with all six arms. The comforting touch and closeness was nice, and far more relaxed than the lust she felt earlier in the day.

The Eypharian broke the hug to lie back down on the bed. Zephari joined her with a bit of space between them and positioned herself to face her. Those eyes… they were fascinating. “I’m glad I showed up at the right time,” Sayana spoke softly. The Eypharian turned onto her side and reached out with her high hand to run her fingers gently through Zephari’s hair. Her mid lightly caressed the benshira’s arm and she smiled briefly before withdrawing her hands.

“We should get some sleep,” Sayana said as she rolled onto her back once more yet still had her face turned to watch the benshira. “I’ll take you back to your caravan in the morning. There shouldn’t be any problems.” For a long while Sayana was quiet as she thought about the day’s events and occasionally glanced in the benshira’s direction. She shifted a little to get comfortable and closed her eyes in attempt to will herself to sleep. Yet there was one last thing she needed to say before drifting off.

“You have beautiful eyes, Zephari.”

OOCA little short, but hopefully short and sweet. I feel like we're done here.

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Name:Zephari
XP Award:

• Observation 4
• Rhetoric 1
• Running 1
• Unarmed Combat 1
• Weapon: Heavy Pick 1
• Socialisation 1
• Appraisal 1
• Massage 1
• Negotiation 2
• Flirtation 1

Lore:

• Ahnatap: a chaotic and busy city
• Ahnatap: driven by beauty and greed
• Sayana: an Eypharian
• Opals: very rare
• Location: Ahnatap's Pavilion
• Location: Ahnatap's Street of Emeralds
• Pretending to be a slave
• How to act like a slave
• Not all Eypharians are bad
• Selling gems with Sayana's help
• Bed partners can be women too

Injuries: Zephari's shoulder will be stiff and bruised for 15 days if left untreated.
Loot: +245 GM from gem sales
Notes: Nicely written. Enjoy your grades


Name:Sayana
XP Award:

• Dual Wield 1
• Dagger 2
• Tactics 1
• Unarmed Combat 1
• Negotiation 2
• Flirtation 2
• Cosmetology 1

Lore:

• Tactics: distract with recognition
• Zephari: a free benshira
• Claiming ownership: the easiest way to dissuade someone
• Zephari: Gemseller
• Opals: very rare
• Helping Zephari sell gems
• Location: Ahnatap's Pavilion
• Location: Ahnatap's Street of Emeralds
• How a slave should act
• Massage feels wonderful
• Bed partners can be women too

Loot
1 small Chrysocolla
Notes: Nicely written. Enjoy your grades