Closed Reunion [Yuri Lehrer]

[Saraphina Skyglow]

Saraphina Skyglow 41st Day of Winter 514 AV T he massive, towering walls of the keep didn't bother her today. She was a bundled mass of energy on the crisp, winter day. Golden eyes darted around, studying each passerby and flicking away when it wasn't the person she desired to see. Saraphina knew that Yuri, her precious Bondmate, had travelled from Zeltiva and reached the walled city. And after being away from the sandy haired mercenary for such a long while, the ginger was itching to see him again. Abaccus had been tied to a nearby hitching post, leaving her free to bounce about on the road. People gave her some odd looks, particularly the guards. She'd already assured them that she wasn't there to cause trouble, so they were pretty much just leaving her be. The child-like behavior might very well be amusing them, a change to there usual dull shifts of searching and directing newcomers. S araphina could feel her other half through the fledgling bond that had formed between the two at the end of fall. It was still a raw sensation for the Tiger shifter, to know and be able to sense Yuri Lehrer. To feel his emotions, state of being and sometimes even his location. The sensation of warmth and sheer joy she was consumed with simply by being near the swordsman could be almost overwhelming at time. And there was still so much about Yuri she wanted to know. She didn't know where he was born or if his parents were still alive. She wanted to take him back to Avanthal someday, to meet her Mother and show him the beauty of Morwen's work. Whining out a nearly pitiful sound, she bounced again on her toes, trying to increase her height to see over a wagon that blocked her view of the gate. A fter the wagon had passed through the gates, Saraphina calmed a bit. It was hard to suppress the urge to take her horse and go into the city herself to find Yuri, but the last thing she wanted was to cling like some living barnacle to her new Mate. So despite her protective instinct which was roaring at her to find the seasoned warrior, she stayed her hand and waited anxiously outside the fortress city. Even if it was gaining her odd looks and amused chuckles. A twinge along the bond had the golden eyed women perking up. Yuri was nearby. Biting down on a squeal of delight, she darted up to the gate, ignoring the laughs the two stationed guards rumbled out. Sharp, feline eyes flicked around, searching desperately through the crowds till a familiar, sandy haired man broke through the horde, "YURI!!" Saraphina raced forward in pure joy, throwing out her arms and tackling the swordsman in a bear hug.

[Yuri Lehrer]

Yuri awoke with a slight start, forgetting where he had gone to sleep the night before, but remembered that during the last thirty days he had been traveling to Syliras, and have stopped into the city during the evening before he had headed out slightly later that night, it had been cold, but bearable, so when he found an area to set up camp he hadn't hesitated, though the preparations were a little too hasty for a proper campsite, they were adequate enough for him to get to sleep. Stretching himself and rubbing his eyes to remove the sleep from them, he felt something through the bond he had with the Tiger Kelvic Saraphina Skyglow, which had formed between the two of them during the last days of the previous season. Yuri didn’t fully understand the bond between them, but from his limited knowledge and through what he had been told by various people when he had asked, the bond basically allowed him to share feel the emotions of his bondmate, and sometimes even the location and state of being that she was in, but it seemed that he was only able to feel the latter when within a short distance of her.

Which must be why he was feeling that the general direction of his partner was in the direction of the city of Syliras, it made Yuri glad that he would be seeing Saraphina again today, as he had been away from her during his period of travel, he looked forward to catching up with her. Packing up his tent and placing it on the back of his horse, Theophanes, Yuri looked around at where he had slept the previous night thinking whether he would make this area his home for the time being, and was still wondering about that when he untethered his horse, mounted him and headed in the direction in which the Bond was calling him.

After about an hour had passed, Yuri saw the gates of the city, looking every bit as impressive as they had when he had arrived late the day before, the guards checking travellers so they could enter the city, but it appeared that there was something of a queue, meaning he would have to wait a few minutes before he could enter, he was fine with that, he had to find a stable to keep his horse for the day. A few minutes passed before he found somewhere to hold Theophanes, he paid the stable owner before walking out and moving over to the queue to get into the city, he stood behind a wagon which was slowly making its way into the city. Through the Bond Yuri knew that Saraphina was close, and very happy, he was happy as well, but it hardly compared to what the Tiger Kelvic must have been feeling, as it was almost like a tangible force, or an aura which extended outwards from the city.

As he slowly approached the gates of the city, Yuri couldn’t help but think about what it would be like to live in Syliras, not just as a visitor, but as a resident or maybe member of the knighthood, but that was a thought for another time. As the cart in front of him cleared the gates Yuri looked into the city trying to spot Saraphina, but didn’t see her, he wondered whether he should wait for her when a very familiar voice called out from in front of him “YURI!” As he looked up, the young mercenary saw Saraphina racing towards him with her arms outstretched, as she reached him, she tackled Yuri, he fell with the Tiger Kelvic wrapping her arms around him, and from the contact he felt the connection to her in his chest expand, filling him with joy. As he picked himself up he had a wide smile on his face as he spoke to her “Haha, hello Saraphina, long time no see, how have you been? Anything new going on?” When he was standing he offered a hand to Saraphina, and if she accepted the offer, he would pull her into a hug before anything else happened.

[Saraphina Skyglow]

Saraphina Skyglow I t was awe-inspiring how much joy she felt at having Yuri near her again, how much warmth and happiness soared through her heart at the simplest of contact with her Bondmate. The threaded connection the couple shared flared to life as she tackled her other half, allowing the Kelvic to feel the delight that filled the swordsman. Saraphina injured the amused chuckles that the knight at the gate rumbled out or the chill of the snowy ground as the couple toppled over. She was consumed with sheer ecstasy at being once more close to her Bondmate. Burying her nose in the crook of Yuri's neck, she inhaled the familiar, spicy scent of her other half, rememorize the intoxicating flavor. Yuri was laughing brightly, clearly not upset about her exuberance and wriggled out from under the Kelvic before offering her a hand up. A huge grin split her face, showing off her fanged canine as she took the offered limb happily. She was even more pleased when Yuri took her into a warm embrace after pulling her to her feet. Wrapping her arms around the sandy haired human, Saraphina nuzzled her face into the cloth covered shoulder, a deep chested purr of contentment rumbling from her throat. P ulling back from Yuri, she smiled happily as she took her partner's hand. She couldn't care less what anyone thought of the overt display of affection. After being separated from Yuri for almost half the season, she was more than ready to spend some quality time with her Mate. "I've been alright...I missed you something farcie, but I know you still had some things to do in Zeltiva. I've manage to secure a job as a hunter here in Syliras. There's lots of game in the Bronze Woods and the butchers always give me a good price. I've set up a base camp in the forest, sort of like what you had in Zeltiva." She smiled happily, pride filling her voice. Saraphina knew enough about relationship's to know that she needed to prove to Yuri that she was a capable provider. Her animal side also demanded the same, that her Mate be well cared for. S winging her arm that was curled around Yuri's, she led him towards where Abaccus was tethered. The Bloodbane turned towards the human, letting out a whicker of greeting. Yuri would notice when he looked over the sorrel that a new set of saddlebags adorned the back of the horse. Saraphina herself wore some new clothing, a thicker wool cloth to combat the colder temperatures. Reaching her mount, the Kelvic released Yuri's hand and dug into the bags, pulling out a carrot to feed to her stallion. As Abaccus munched happily on the treat, she turned to her Mate with a bright smile, "I've met a lot of nice people in the city. The Knights are kind of stiff and boring, but their a good guard for the citizens. What about you Yuri? Did your trip up go smoothly? And do you have anything you want to do while in Syliras? I personally like staying outside the city, but there are some nice houses inside too." Secretly, the red head hoped that her partner would want to live outside the city with her. But such was her devotion to her Mate that should he feel more comfortable in the walled prison city, she would happily move her camp for him. For that was the nature of a Kelvic Bond, to please and care for ones Mate. And she knew she'd be happy anywhere, as long as Yuri was with her.

[Yuri Lehrer]

Yuri was glad when Saraphina accepted his offered hand up, so as she grabbed his hand, he pulled her up, and immediately embraced her, not really caring what anyone else about thought of the display of affection, as during his travel to Zeltiva, he had come to a realisation… which he would tell Saraphina soon. The Kelvic’s reaction to being embraced was a happy one, and she returned it without a second thought, nuzzling her face into his shoulder, purring as she did so, it made Yuri happy to see she was so glad to see him again, and he was really glad to see her again as well, regardless of the Bond. After a few moments, Saraphina pulled back from the embrace and took his hand, Yuri didn’t mind this one bit, before she spoke, answering his question "I've been alright...I missed you something farcie, but I know you still had some things to do in Zeltiva. I've manage to secure a job as a hunter here in Syliras. There's lots of game in the Bronze Woods and the butchers always give me a good price. I've set up a base camp in the forest, sort of like what you had in Zeltiva."

As he listened to what she said, Yuri smiled, she seemed to be filled with pride that she had accomplished so much on her own, and he had to agree it was impressive how much she had done in such a short amount of time, he nodded at what she had said, but was unsure of what to say at this point, instead holding his tongue while he waited for an opportune moment to speak. Saraphina seemed to be leading Yuri somewhere while she held his hand, swinging their arms as she went, when it became apparent where she was leading him, Yuri saw her horse, Abaccus, the Ravokian Bloodbane, the horse turned towards him and gave out a noise of greeting, or what he thought was one anyway. The young mercenary greeted the horse in kind, nodding towards it, Abaccus seemed different in a way, it took Yuri a few moments to realise that he had new saddlebags, and that Saraphina herself was wearing new clothing as well, when the pair reached the horse, Saraphina let go of Yuri’s hand to reach into one of the saddlebags to grab something. As it turned out, that thing was a carrot, Abaccus seemed happy to munch away on it while his owner spoke to the young mercenary, after a few moments, Saraphina turned to face Yuri with a smile on her face.

The smile made Yuri wonder what was going on in her mind when she spoke once more "I've met a lot of nice people in the city. The Knights are kind of stiff and boring, but they’re a good guard for the citizens. What about you Yuri? Did your trip up go smoothly? And do you have anything you want to do while in Syliras? I personally like staying outside the city, but there are some nice houses inside too." This made the young mercenary think, the Knights, at least as far as he had seen, were amicable, but did seem a little rigid at times, which led his train of thought to answers for Saraphina’s questions, after a few moments of contemplation, he had what he was going to say, and spoke, in a friendly tone, full of respect, and something else which he was sure Saraphina felt through the Bond. “My journey was smooth, thank you for asking, and as for what I wish to do during my stay in Syliras, I was thinking that I would continue with my work from Zeltiva, helping those in need, or maybe even joining the knights, though that is yet to be a definite course of action.” He contemplated about what to say next for a few moments, before continuing “Hmm… On my journey over here I had been thinking about something I believe we should discuss when we have a chance, it is something I believe would affect us both. I also have no place to stay yet, as I haven’t organised a campsite for myself, presently, so I must ask, if you are willing, might I stay with you at your campsite for the time being?” Yuri stood at ease waiting for Saraphina’s reply, thinking about what to say when he got the chance.