Completed Caring for Orphans

[Arianthe Swansong]

Arianthe snatched her hand away quickly as his hand brushed purposefully against hers, but she did not say anything. Instead she stuck her chin up proudly and crossed her arms, still leaning elegantly against the door frame.

"I am a kind person." said Arianthe with a large, overly sweet smile which did not reach her angry eyes, "Perhaps you were too busy acting lecherously to note that. It's amazing the things one can miss." she said the last bit sarcastically.

[Valo]

"I have not doubted your kindness for a moment." replied Valo with a smile s words were honey glazed. " And I am a Virtuous man," he added. "when I need to be. But above all I am honest. You'd do well with a friend like me. And forgive my obnoxious behaviour, but I am a man after all."

[Arianthe Swansong]

"Oh yes, of course, Sir. I never doubted otherwise. You are the very picture of classic virtue." Arianthe bit her lip, trying not to laugh, the humour of the situation striking her, before adding defiantly, "But I do not know if I can forgive you your obnoxious manner. Most men can avoid such comments as a rule and excercise some self restraint. At least when they are in polite society rather than their favourite brothel." She coughed, "Oh yes, sorry. You are a man of virtue."

[Valo]

Valo did not mind her making fun of him. In fact he had learned to look upon him self with distance. "If one's greatest crime is their honesty, is it really a reason for such unkindness? However my dear, I'm afraid I may already have your forgiveness, as you are still standing here and talking to me." he pointed out. In fact he was surprised she did not yet abandon him. "Or is it a cruel game you're playing here with the heart of poor Valo. For if that's the case then there's little kindness within you."

[Arianthe Swansong]

Arianthe was tempted to call him a hypocrite, or criticise his speaking in the third person. It sounded very patronising... but instead she smiled.

"I was not being unkind, not like you, but alright then. I just came to return your scarf. You should be grateful."
With that, she turned her back on him and walked back into the main room, sitting down at the windowsill.

[Valo]

For a moment Arianthe sat there, alone in silence. For a very long moment time seemed frozen. Rain began to fall from the skies, as if the heavens them selves were weeping. That was the moment when Valo stepped back into the room very quietly. In less then a heart beat he placed a tender hand on her shoulder, kissed her cheep and darted back out into the poring Rain. Destination: home. He would not halt and not look back until he was safe of the other side of his door way, where the fire would warm him. Mother had always said that his very boldness will be his downfall.

[Arianthe Swansong]

Arianthe had looked up at the hand on her shoulder and tried to shake it off violently, but it was not to be peturbed. In a split second, Valo had bent down and kissed her on the cheek, much to her surprise and indignation, before disappearing. Arianthe's first instinct was to react with anger that he would dare breach her personal space without warning but, after a moment, looking out of the window and watching him disappear in the midst of the rain, she calmed down. It was on the cheek. She had experienced far worse forms of harassment and he hadn't been wholly unpleasant, neither had been the kiss. She put a hand to her cheek then, after a moment, as though attempting to wipe away the memory, dragged the back of her hand along it a few of times. She was glad he had gone, but couldn't help looking forward to maybe seeing him again. He had talked to her... and she knew hardly anybody.

She returned to darning the socks.

[Echelon]

Adventurer's Loot A Gift Experience is its own reward. Arianthe's Loot : Arianthe Swansong Skill XP Reward Writing +1XP Poetry +2XP Child Care +3XP Sewing +2XP Socialization +1XP Rhetoric +2XP Lore: Affinity With Children Charity In Wake Of Horror Poetic Expression Invasion Of Curious Eyes Social Pressure Upon Bold Strangers Father Issues Busy Hands Blush At Honest Compliments Goated By The Playful Refusing A Sincere Compliment Blind To One's Own Faults Items or Consequences: None Notes: Ok, so Hadrian is in charge of the orphanage at the moment which he has chosen to close to any and all visitors after the blight began. I know that even before that he was rather strict, so you should PM him about these visits with questions about what admittance these two can get, if any. Cows milk doesn't work for human babies... It an cause a whole host of issues, but we are just going to ignore that, it's fine. Valo's Loot : Valo Skill XP Reward Socialization +2XP Interrogation +3XP Child Care +2XP Seduction +2XP Philosophy +1XP Sewing +1XP Rhetoric +1XP Observation +2XP Lore: Enduring Joy For The Youthful Temptation of A Vulnerable Woman Self Restraint By Mandate of Youthful Observation Questions of Posterity Taking Offense At Passiveness Vows Of Protection Over The Abandoned Lives of Zeltiva Hush For The Fading Baby Refusing A Women's Request Propagating One's Own Virtues Blind To One's Own Faults Items or Consequences: None Notes: Ok, so Hadrian is in charge of the orphanage at the moment which he has chosen to close to any and all visitors after the blight began. I know that even before that he was rather strict, so you should PM him about these visits with questions about what admittance these two can get, if any. (Comments) - if you have ANY questions or concerns about this grading, please PM me.