It was a bit comforting to him, as he was clearly upset, when she said it was not what she expected, in that it was better... He let out a breath, a deep sigh, and grinned sheepishly. His manhood had become untarnished once more, and he could be proud.
He was fairly certain that she was not lying... At least she was not showing any clear tells... But he could not be completely certain... But he did not want to over think it...
As she snuggled into him, his full tiredness hit him... It was still the day time... Probably not even the afternoon... And though she had gotten up early in the morning, and slept last night... He had gotten up in the night, and been up for awhile already when they met... So by now, he was just exhausted, even though she was probably just ready to go eat some lunch. He had already been up and going, for more than a full days waking hours.
"Maye I... Should sleep..."
Rykanis snuggled in a bit closer to her... After a few minutes his body relaxed... He had been in control most of the day... With his other side almost never coming in... Which was odd... But as his mind slowed, he did not think of that...
Finally, he fell asleep, his breathing evening out, his body slowing...
But then he tensed up once more, and awoke, his eyes opening. He turned to look at Dall, his face passive and blank, almost without emotion...
"Hello Dallisetria... I believe we have met before. I am the one you spoke to last time you were here... When as you said, I got... Upset... I was the one that was so cold, and got you to leave. That was me, not the part of Rykanis you know, and have spent the day with."
This other aspect of Rykanis was very emotionless seeming. He pulled a bit away from Dall, looking her clear in the eyes as he spoke.
"Now last time, I decided to intercede, and interrupt you, to keep you away from him. I assure you I have my reasons, even if I do not tell you. And know that it is an honor that I speak to you so bluntly. I do not usually speak directly like this, and reveal my presence."
"Now, I want you to understand, I have decided to let the two of you continue, as I can see that you have grown close, and it would be more trouble than it is worse to break you apart. However, know that there are conditions for my letting you alone. I will give you peace, and let you be alone, when it is the two of you. But you must help me in exchange. Nothing that will hurt him I assure you, it is for his own good."
"However, I may ask things of you, and I expect you to do them, and to look out for his own good. For one, you are not to tell him that I revealed myself to you. I doubt he will recall. He is exhausted from using so much control, form being tired, and drunk, and content. He will likely not recall this, or will think it was a dream."
"You are to keep him from harm, you are to keep him from being involved romantically with woman. You do not need to know why, but it is for his good that he is not involved with other woman. And above all, you must not let him know you are interceding, or messing up his possible relations with other woman, or to know that I had a hand in it. Do you understand?" |