[Icewatch Barracks] Kennels and Pet Lovers (Kaiielle)

[Ethan]

79th Day of Autumn, 511 A.V. Tenth Chime, Avanthal Ethan hadn't been in Avanthal very long but he already had mixed feelings. Despite the freezing and often lethal weather. The Vantha where such a happy bunch. Being snowed in most of the year would drive him nuts, but they seemed to happily pass the time. And everyone in the city was full of stories and jokes. Each funnier than the last. A young Vantha merchant made him laugh so hard he was afraid he would faint. And their eyes where like living gemstones. Each person holding their own personal beauty and enchantment. The only parts that bugged him where the Kelvics... When Hadrian and Kendall first told him about the Ice Watch. They might of expected him to be thrilled about the acceptance of Kelvics in Vantha society. Instead of being excited, he got so upset he retched that night. They where breeding his people like common dogs. Designed To love and obey their riders. To know nothing of freedom or even the desire of it. Creatures born into captivity. Now he stood in front of the Icewatch barracks. From the locals and conversations he listened in on. This was where they housed the pet bears. Where they bred and trained them. Leaning against a tree trunk. He thought about destroying the place one day. When Kelvics finally understand whats been going on. Rise up, and do the job for him. Ethan had his fill of contempt for one day, and started walking down the path back towards the city. Away from the Kennels. The True Kelvic stopped when he noticed a pretty Vantha sitting in the snow. She had a delicate frame, dark black hair, beautiful hazel eyes. And she was writing something down. Poetry or short stories probably. Vantha where a creative bunch. Curiosity peaked, he walked over towards the girl. He wore simple clothes, black cloak made of wool. Light orange tunic similar to his chest feathers. All of it practical, to keep away the cold. But that never kept him from approaching others like he was dressed in the finest silks. ”What are you writing M'lady? Normally. I would leave you to it, but you Vantha are always writing someone beautiful or profound.” He smiled happily as he walked closer. ”May I sit?”

[Kaiielle]

Kaiielle didn't make it a daily occurrence to visit the barracks, but today she was desperate to get out of the house. She needed to get a job, or something that will get her out more often. She's been old enough now to get a job, and it was one of the many things that sped across her mind as she sat up against a tree, watching as the polar bears and people came in and out of the barracks. She could only wish that one day she'd be lucky enough to work with the Kelvics. They were such a fierce and precious race. Not sure if it was okay for her to be there or not, Kaii had herself somewhat concealed behind a tree, but if you came at her the right way it would be clear that someone was there. She looked down at her parchment which had nothing on it except some incoherent scribbles drawn on it. It was only there for her alibi if someone asked why she was here. A quiet place to think wasn't exactly lying, but she couldn't draw or write very well at all. She was more of a singer. ”What are you writing M'lady? Normally. I would leave you to it, but you Vantha are always writing someone beautiful or profound.” Kaiielle snapped from out of her thinking trace and looked up at the man. The voice was sudden and it startled Kaii. She immediately pulled the parchment to her chest so the writing couldn't be seen. Apparently he had spotted her from her hiding place.”May I sit?” he asked. "Oh, um, sure." she stuttered awkwardly. She looked up at the man once again before looking down to the ground.

[Ethan]

Ethan took her awkward mumblings as a yes. Crunching into the snow as he sat next to her. Sighing, he pushed the hood of his cloak back to reveal light brown hair, tanned skin and light golden eyes. The Kelvic smiled as he looked at the scrap paper she was hiding in her chest. ”What is this? A shy Vantha? Scared I will read you work.” He laughed and leaned back against the trunk. She might have been scared of an audience, it was a good guess. Then again, her Aura was giving off something much different. Call it a sixth sense, but he was starting to pick up on feelings without having to use magic. It wasn't all that clear, more of a hunch than a sense, but he could tell she was feeling embarrassed. It didn't take long to piece things together. He traced her line of sight, and noticed she was in the perfect spot to spy on the Barracks. They where even a little hidden from view. ”Ahhh, I think I see what your up to.” He pointed towards the polar bears wobbling into the building, and smirked. ”Out doing a little Kelvic watching are we?”

[Kaiielle]

Kaiielle was almost flustered as he sat down and started eyeing her parchment. Was she in trouble? Was he a part of the Icewatch? She was careful not to let the scribbles slip from her grasp as he spoke. She was a little relieved when he laughed though. He didn't seem like she was in any sort of trouble. She looked at him once more to see that he was far too tall to be Vantha, and his eyes didn't look like he was of the Icewatch. Though, she could tell there was something a little off about them. They were a bright yellow, and he wasn't Vantha. As far as she knew, regular Humans didn't have eyes like that.

He spoke again and her cheeks flushed a bright red. It seemed like her jig was up. She mentally scolded herself as she saw how easy her little plan was figured out. She'd have to think of something more complex next time. If there even was a next time anyways...

"Ahh, yes, I guess." she said, shyly, her eyes turning an icy blue of embarrassment. "I come here to think sometimes..."

[Ethan]

Ethan stared into the girl's icy blue eyes as she spoke. He didn't need Magic to tell she wasn't comfortable. It was unclear with what though. Was she simply shy and unprepared for his forward approach or was it that she was caught peeping on Kelvics? Whichever one it was he could spin it his way. This girl was cute, and her awkwardness endearing. He didn't want to chase her off just yet. ”Hehe when I spy on people and claim to be thinking. I'm called a creep.” He laughed and said. ”Pretty girls get all the luck...” He held his hand out. ”I'm Ethan by the way.” He nodded towards the barracks with a smirk. ”Are you looking at the Icewatch riders? Perhaps a love intrest with one of the younger soldiers? Or maybe its the Kelvics that attract your attention?” Normally he would be disgusted at the show people made of Kelvics. Humans enslaved them and the Vantha made a spectacle of their prowess. But this girl seemed different. Nicer somehow, more sincere if that made sense. She might not even be here for the Kelvics, but it was a good guess. What else would attract someone besides the dire polar bears? They where a sight to see. Even Ethan had to admit. ”I can get you close to one if they really get your fancy?” A wicked smile softly touched the corner of his mouth. Eager to hear her answer.

[Kaiielle]

Kaii shifted awkwardly in the snow and tucked the hair gathering in her face behind her ear. Her eyes were still blue and her face was stricken with the red flush of embarrassment. Did this man want something from her? She had never been approached like this out of the blue from anyone before. Her heart quickened in anxiousness of what he was going to do and say next.

She let out a quick laugh as he confessed of being called a creep, and then added to the darkening red on her cheeks as he called her pretty. "I'm Kaiielle, or just Kaii." she said, reluctantly reaching out to grab Ethan's hand. She offered a small smile, then pulled her hand away, casting her glance back down at the white snow. "Oh," she exhaled a light chuckle. "No... I'm not interested in any soldiers." she replied, purposely not answering the second question. Kaiielle was all kinds of nervous, and it was obviously shown in her stingy body language. The thought of running away crossed her mind, but quickly disappeared has Ethan said his next words.

"Oh, no..." she said, her eyebrows scrunching together. "I don't even think we're supposed to be here right now. And how could you be able to get close to one anyway?" she said, curiousness peaking in her last words.

[Ethan]

When she protested about them being there. He had to laugh. She was adorable in many ways but her fear of being caught was the cutest. Ethan was sure no one would molest them if they where seen peaking at the barracks. The city of Avanthal was many things, but menacing was not one of them. Even though she was anxious to leave, her curiosity was strong. Ethan grinned as she asked him how he could get her close to one. If you only knew how close you were. ”Oh you would be surprise how easy it is, when you know the right people.” He leaned a little closer and tapped her notes. ”How about we do a little trade. So you don't have to go skulking about with that scrap paper. Now keep in mind I only make this offer to very special people, Kaii... Go on a date with me. Nothing more than a simple dinner or walk around the city. Whatever and wherever you want. And in return I will get you closer to a Kelvic than you have ever been in your life!” He laughed at his wicked inside joke. Hadrian would get a kick out of this for sure. Kendall would probably get mad, but the blond had little sense of humor, being a girl once himself. ”One date is all, if I don't appease your tastes then I will take you to the Kelvic right away. No fuss M'lady. And I promise you, this Kelvic is nothing short of amazing. A credit to his race. One of the mightiest creatures to take to the skies.” He was ruffling his own feathers, to be sure. But who wouldn't in a situation like this? “The plumage alone will dazzle you. But decide quick! He nor I wait very long, even for a pretty maiden such as yourself. And this cold is stinging my ass.” He said raunchily, with a smile in his bright golden eyes.