Sleep deprived and Deks. (Taln)

by **Kikue** on September 3rd, 2011, 8:51 pm

The Avora couldn't help but chuckle a little at his remark. But she was one to talk about properness when she herself never really took a bath when she was out hunting. Usually she returned smelling like the droppings of the prey she had been hunting. "What's your name? And the name's Kikue, not Avora. I really hate being called by my caste.". She felt that is was more then proper to at least give her name if she wanted to know his.

She looked up for a second and wobbled a little again. "Ugh, what I'd give for a bed right now....... But I have to get my supplies again before I set out.", she mumbled to herself. It was a bad habit of hers to tell herself each and every little thing she had to do. Even though she had been told not to do it, she was being stubborn and had ignored those people. "You know.... I could fall asleep right here against you. You just feel........ so warm.", she said softly.

OOCUgh, this really is crap to post for me, but seems as if I am empty right now. Cant think of anything good >.>

by **Taln** on September 5th, 2011, 10:37 pm

"Taln. Yes Kikue Avora." He answered promptly and quietly. He may be a dek, but he wasn't falling for that 'don't call me my caste' thing. Otherwise someone would overhear and they'd both get a beating.

It wasn't his place to assume or offer to take over her responsibilities, so he merely nodded politely as the woman spoke. Gods, she was a tiny little thing. Probably the shortest grown woman he'd ever met in his life!

Fall was beginning with a cooler, more brisk wind and it was the time of year that suited him best because of the dropping temperatures.
The dek shrugged, knowing the truth of her statement and agreed with both parts of it.

"Yea it takes a lot for me to get cold. I've always seemed to overheat quicker than others around me."

Kikue looked close to passing out from exhaustion and he knew the feeling every day of his life. He put a large hand around her, that spanned her tiny waist. The poor girl was gonna fall asleep on her feet, so he led her off of the walk way. There was a bit of shade by the side of a wall, so he guided her to it. It was close to noon time, so shadows were in scarce supply. The most he could do was sit by her til she'd either rested a bit or ordered him to restock her supplies for her.

by **Kikue** on September 6th, 2011, 4:21 pm

The Avora heard the Dek calling her by her caste as well, but was just too tired to get angry right now. She wanted him to just call her by her name, but realized that not every other Inarta thought the same way she did. Not really aware of her own actions, she had leaned on Taln quite a bit, just to feel comfortable.

As the large Dek lay a hand around her waist, she looked up at him questioningly. Kikue didn't really struggle or anything and just let the large man lead her off the walkway. Realizing his intention she objected half-hearted: "I can't just fall asleep here. I have to get my supplies and.......", she couldn't finish her sentence as a huge yawn escaped from her mouth.

She just dropped down against the wall, not really able to keep standing from exhaustion. It was as if the sleep just took control of her body as she leaned against Taln and started to doze off. "Ok...... I'll just take a..... short nap.", she said softly. Right after she was fast asleep, probably the best sleep she had in weeks.

by **Taln** on September 6th, 2011, 9:03 pm

Taln sat very still, leaning his back against the wall. Although he was the last person on earth to crave touch, it was just..nice.. to actually have someone near. Someone not using him, or about to beat him. Kikue was such an incredibly tiny person and it made him very self conscious to be extra gentle with her. The fall breeze was nice and cool, but he thought the tiny woman might get cold as she slept. He put kept his arm around her as she snuggled into his waist.

They just didn't make words for things like this. A breeze flirted with the long hair in his eyes, teasing it to lift and rise on it's whim. Taln got the chance to sit still and do nothing, and it was perfectly okay to do so! The sun was warm and gentle and the solid wall behind him was comforting. For a dek to just be able to sit down and relax for a couple bells, had to be one of the best feelings ever.

by **Kikue** on September 6th, 2011, 9:26 pm

The small Avora slept for three bells straight, not moving at all. She apparently needed her sleep. Her face showed that she didn't have bad dreams, in fact, it looked more as if she had a couple nice ones.

She suddenly shook up and looked around. Unaware of how long she actually slept, Kikue asked: "How long was I asleep? And I'm sorry for imposing on you like this." She was flustered and quickly stood up. She did feel refreshed from it and looked at the Dek again: "Oh and eh... thanks.", she said softly.

Looking around once more, she remembered what she had to do and started to walk to the walkway again. The avora didn't want to waste too much time and get resupplied again. Her intention was to sleep out again, not confined to the caves.

by **Taln** on September 8th, 2011, 11:39 pm

"Three bells Kikue Avora. It was no imposition to relax and be a pillow for a bit on a nice day."

He tried not to grin when the woman stood, her face still flushed from sleep. Taln didn't know she was flustered, he just assumed it was from her nap. The large man nodded at her thanks, not entirely used to being thanked--for anything.

The dek almost laughed aloud as Kikue walked off while he still had the saddlebags slung over his shoulder. In a stride and a half, he'd caught up to her small, swift strides.

by **Kikue** on October 1st, 2011, 5:27 pm

The Avora noticed the dek catching up and remembered then that he still had her saddlebags. Though it was hard to see from the back, she blushed furiously. "Why in Priskill's name am I being so.... stupid today.", she cursed herself in her mind. It was probably her lack of sleep that was causing her to make so many mistakes today. It wasn't like her to be this forgetfull.

Turning at a crossroad towards the archery ranges, she looked back once. "He ticks me off a little. Can't he be a bit more..... active or so? I just want to have a nice conversation.". Kikue let out a soft sigh. She wanted to have at least a bit of a conversation right now to keep her mind off her aching body. Her ankle started hurting slightly again as she walked. It had apparently still not recovered completely yet. "I guess I have to watch out a little right now."

"I'm going to the archery range right now. I need to have my bow checked. I'm not totally sure if it's still in prime condition, considering how much I've been using it already.", she said without looking back. The small woman's tread was still steadfast and regular as she just bit through the pain shooting up from her ankle. "Shyke, maybe I should've taken a bit more rest. I just hope that this big guy doesn't notice. I hate it when people think I'm weak."

OOCDue to the developement in the thread with rista, this came out. I hope it's ok with you? just pm me if it isn't and I'll edit the reply

by **Taln** on October 4th, 2011, 6:48 pm

Taln half smiled when he noticed the short woman limp for two strides and then 'magically' get better enough to walk regular again. Typical stubborn Avora female. The tall man caught the wistful tone in Kikue's voice and he thought about it briefly.

'She's quiet, but what she says seems to invite comment. Hmm. She sounds like she just wants someone, anyone to chat with her. Unusual, but not entirely unheard of. Maybe spending so much time alone on hunts has her eager to hear a voice other than her own?'

"Which archery range are you going to? The outdoor one is probably the least crowded this time of day. With luck, the Fletcher should be able to examine your bow stock."

The Dek knew next to nothing about archery and what he'd said just about covered the full extent of his knowledge on the subject. He was more into his Talon sword than bows and arrows and really had no idea what to say. Taln wondered if she was just talking to mask her walking pain--aha! That's why she wants conversation!

"You sure you've had enough rest Avora? You're looking a little pale..."

by **Kikue** on October 7th, 2011, 8:35 pm

The small avora pondered for a moment without slowing her pace. She hadn't really thought of that, but the outdoor archery range was the most attractive one. Maybe she could fire a few shots as well, if her ankle would hold out. "I was thinking of going to the outdoor one yes. I might try a few shots then as well......... I hope.", she whispered that last part as she still tried to cover up for the growing pain in her ankle.

"Shyke, Shyke, SHYKE! Stop hurting for petching sake.", she cursed at her ankle, only to hear Taln right after. Her face went crimson in only mere seconds, her ears red from embarrassment. "I.. I have had enough rest...... And.... I'm not.... looking pale. It's just.... your imagination.", Kikue stuttered. Her pace slowed down a little as she started to lightly pull with her leg again.

"Can't anything go right for a change? 'Coz at this rate, I'll have to pay that petching healer another visit to get my ankle looked up again. And I absolutely do not want that again." Her body shuddered as she remembered what happend a couple days ago at the infirmary. She absolutely wanted to avoid going there again and get told to stay put for a week.

by **Taln** on October 9th, 2011, 5:30 pm

'This woman is as transparent as glass! Typical stubborn, stupid Avora to walk on a leg injury when she didn't have to.' He thought with a smirk. An idea flitted swiftly through his mind and he shrugged. It wouldn't be the first time he'd had someone ride on his shoulders. Although it was usually an imperiously bitchy Endal who suggested it just to get in a dig at him.

"You want a leg up? I'm more than strong enough and you probably weigh less than a feather." Taln offered to Kikue, gesturing to his shoulders. She was in obvious pain and there was no sense in him not helping her when he could walk just fine.