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Post by Blindside Tex on Mar 26, 2021 15:18:54 GMT -5
Armin gave a smile as Willow explained what was going on. He smirked to his sister as Willow challenged her. Kai chuckled and held her glass of wine out. “I have always been able to knock him over.” She turned and crossed her arms slightly as she looked to Armin. “Don’t drink my wine, darling.” She spoke and glanced to Willow a moment before she rushed forward. Kai dodged to the side as Armin braced himself for impact. Her movements were quick and agile. Her foot landed at the bend of his knee, which would normally knock Armin to the floor quite easily. Though as her heel made contact it felt as though she was kicking against a brick wall. Kai balanced herself and winced slightly. “What...” She furrowed her brows as she rushed forward to tackle her brother before he could regain awareness of what she was doing. Kai’s shoulder pushed against his side and she pulled against him to throw him off balance.
Armin chuckled as he looked down to her. He easily gripped the back of her dress and pulled her from him. “I could get used to this.” He chuckled and grinned to her as he released his grip. The two spared for several minutes. Kai was quick to move about her brother’s bubble, she kept her distance. Then as she struck him it was evident that the spell had finally worn off. Armin toppled to the floor, laugher came over his lips. “Alright you win, you win.” He threw his arms up as Kai stood over him. The two laughed together before she helped him to his feet. He turned to Willow with a playful smile upon his lips. “What else does that book say you can do?” He grinned.
“I believe it says that you’re going to go make lunch.” Kai interjected. “It’s about that time.” She smiled to him.
Armin chuckled and then glanced to Willow. “I had better make food then, hm?” He looked back to his sister. “Have fun.” He spoke as he then stepped from the room.
Kai immediately turned to Willow as soon as the door clicked shut. “First of all, that is a really neat power…..second of all….tell me you kissed him.” Her grin was from ear to ear as she looked to the fae.
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Post by Nyte on Mar 26, 2021 21:24:40 GMT -5
Watching Kai attempt to knock her brother over in any was highly entertaining. Willow ended up seating herself on the bed, holding Kai's wine in her hands, and simply watching and Armin easily fended the smaller girl off. When she had given the challenge to Kai she didn't expect her to continuously attack him, but she didn't try to stop her either.
She was also keeping a mental note of how long the spell worked on Armin, for future references if she ever needed to use it again. After a short while Willow watched as Kai finally put him on his back once more. The affects had lasted a good while. Plenty long enough to make a difference when it came to a life or death situation. It wasn't hard to do either, which was a good thing.
As Armin laughed and conceded to Kai she laughed with him and held out the wine glass for Kai. "Lunch does sound nice." She agreed and gave a small wave to Armin as he left the room and closed the door behind him. She hadn't had his cooking yet and was actually looking forward to it. Though as Kai asked her question her attention was immediately pulled from the thought of food.
Willow's cheeks burned a bright red and she stuttered for a moment before she could actually form any kind of coherent words. "Kiss... kissed him?" She asked. "No, I.. I couldn't do that." Just the idea of it flustered her greatly. Sure, she had kissed him on the cheek but once he had been asleep, Kai didn't know about that, and the second time was when she was trying to throw him off balance. "He hasn't expressed any interest in me like that anyway. It would be.. rude for me to assume that would be ok with him."
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Post by Blindside Tex on Mar 26, 2021 21:37:15 GMT -5
Kai took a sip of her wine, she had a playful smile upon her lips. “You couldn’t?” She leaned against the dresser, her elbow rest upon it gently. She had more of the usual Kai smirk upon her face. “He hasn’t? Hm.” A giggle came over her lips and she shook her head. “My brother.” She finished off the glass of wine and stepped forward. “First he saved you. Then he brought you to our pack home.” She tilted her head and raised a brow slightly. “He stares at you like he has never seen a girl before in his life.” She stopped a moment to gaze to Willow as she twirled the empty wine glass around in her fingertips. “But no, no he hasn’t expressed any interest.” She shrugged and stepped to the doors that led to the balcony. The rain was still coming down outside, a dreary day.
“His eyes too.” She spoke as she watched the rain cascade. “Our family, our pack. Our eyes tell you nearly everything there is to know about us. When we are injured. Frightened. Angry.” She scoffed. “Or...” Kai finally turned and looked to Willow once again. “Maybe you should look into his eyes more.” She shrugged slightly and then laughed. “Perhaps it is just the wine speaking? Hm?” She tilted the glass back and forth and a giggle came over her lips. “But who knows?” Kai’s crystal hues looked over Willow once again and she sighed softly. “Come, darling. We must get you into proper clothing.” She winked and then led Willow from the room. “I’ll find you a lovely dress.” She spoke as they walked down the hallway and into her room. She immediately walked into the walk in closet and began thumbing through the dresses. “What color…..hmmmm.” She came back out with several dresses and hung them from the rack near the closet. “Well….what do you think?” She nodded toward the dresses. “Do you see one you might like?”
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Post by Nyte on Mar 28, 2021 13:50:56 GMT -5
Why did Willow feel like Kai was scolding her for not kissing Armin? It wasn't like she didn't want to, she very much did, but at the same time she was terrified that he wouldn't approve. The whole thing was very confusing. He had saved her and brought her into their home, sure, but did that mean he wanted any kind of romantic relationship with her? Willow also hadn't seen Armin around other women, just Kai and Rose which made sense he wouldn't show any interest in. She had seen the swirling gold color in his eyes when he looked at her, but she wasn't the best at interpreting what that meant exactly. Perhaps Kai would know.
Looking at the selection of dresses Kai put out for her to choose from Willow walked up and carefully inspected each of them, feeling the type of cloth and how they would fit her body. "So, when reading Armin's eye color.. what does a swirling pattern mean?" She asked Kai as she picked up a more flowing gown that wouldn't be quite as restricting at the others. Plus it was a pretty green shade and would match her own eye color. She really needed to buy or make her own clothing.
While the pair talked Willow changed out of Armin's pants and shirt and slipped into the dress. It didn't have or require a corset, thankfully, and still hugged her torso and hips to define her body quite well. The cloth that normally would have been the sleeves was cut open to hand down her sides from her shoulder, leaving her arms free. The skirt of the dress was slit up the leg half way up the thigh though it was still full length. "What do you think?" She asked and did a half turn for Kai to see.
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Post by Blindside Tex on Mar 29, 2021 9:57:09 GMT -5
Kai tilted her head slightly as she watched Willow looked through the dresses. The question from the fae caused an almost playful chuckle to come over the lycan’s lips. “Oh darling, don’t you see?” She smirked slightly. “I’ve only ever seen his eyes do that once before…long ago.” She poured herself a new glass of wine as she sat down on her bed. She crossed her legs and cleared her throat slightly. “It was the only mate I’ve ever seen my brother accept. We were young of course.” She raised a brow slightly. “Unfortunately…she was killed by hunters.” Her voice grew soft. “So, he may have a hard time accepting that he actually has such a feeling toward you. His wolf does.” She chuckled lightly. “I’ve seen many of the pack throw themselves at my brother over the years. But with no reception at all. The fact that he blushes to me simply calling you beautiful.” She paused to take a sip from her wine. “Or…the fact that he completely froze when you kissed his cheek…”
Kai drew in a breath and laughed slightly. “Don’t worry darling Willow.” She looked over the dress. Her fingertips grazed along the material. She set her wine glass down. “I have something for you.” She spoke as she stepped to the dresser and she searched through it carefully. “This will be simply perfect with that dress.” She pulled out a lovely necklace that held a green pendent that matched the dress exactly. Kai stepped around behind Willow and carefully clasped it around her neck. “There you are.” She gave a soft laugh before she grasped her wine glass. “Tonight.” She spoke with a bit of a raised brow. “Tonight is one of the first celebrations before the hunt. I’m sure Armin will bring you along. Don’t worry, it’s more of a party than anything.” She grinned. “It’s in town. We have it each year with the harvest festival. You see…you pack unlike most packs…we live among the humans. We dance with them. Dine with them. Many shop keeps in town are lycans. It makes life less reclusive. It allows our pack to grow and flourish.” Kai drew in a breath and then smiled to Willow. “You’ll have fun, don’t worry at all. Now lets see what Armin has cooked up hm?” She stepped from the room and down the hall.
As they entered the first foyer at the top of the stairs Kai hummed lightly. “Ah do you smell that?” She grinned as she looked to Willow. She giggled lightly as she walked down the stairs. “You’re in for a treat, Armin is quite the chef.” Her fingertips grazed along the wooden banister. As they entered the kitchen Armin could be seen moving about quickly, there were several pans upon the stove that he was managing. He had plates set out upon the island. “Brother.” Kai spoke as they stepped into the room. “What are you making?” She raised a brow slightly as she looked into the pans.
Armin glanced to Kai as he stirred something upon the stove. “You’ll see, go have a seat you two.” He grinned as he looked to Willow. He froze a moment, his smile stuck to his face before he turned his attention back to cooking.
To this Kai smirked as she looked to Willow. “Come on.” She linked an arm with Willow and let her into the empty dining room. Kai took her seat and sipped from her wine. “Would you like some wine?” She smiled as she looked to Willow.
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Post by Nyte on Mar 30, 2021 20:21:29 GMT -5
Armin had loved another? She shouldn't have been surprised, but it was very saddening to hear that the woman had also died at the hands of hunters. She couldn't imagine what losing someone like that must have been like for him. Then as Kai described the other pack members and how many had tried to earn his favor she felt herself feel a bit nervous. What if some of these pack members didn't like Willow? Didn't approve of her simply because Armin had been the one to take her in?
When Kai mentioned having something to go with the dress pulled her thoughts away and she smiled as she saw the green pendant. "It's beautiful, Kai. Thank you." She told the woman and then proceeded to follow her out of the room and down stairs towards the kitchen. Even with her less sensitive nose she easily picked up on the delectable scent that came from whatever it was Armin was preparing for them. Someone else cooking for her would be another experience she wasn't used to.
Willow had wanted to stay in the kitchen with Armin and see if he needed help but when Kai pulled her along to the dining room she wasn't in much of a position to argue. "Um, sure, just a little bit." Willow stated to Kai's offer. She was pretty sure Kai drank more wine than anything else but the wolf was still always pleasant to be around. "So, for the other pack members.. what do you think they'll say about what has happened? I know Rhett gets the final say but surely they'll have their own opinions."
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Post by Blindside Tex on Mar 30, 2021 21:48:40 GMT -5
Kai poured a glass for Willow and set it upon the table before her. “Hm.” She tilted her head slightly in thought. “Well. The majority of the pack already has a distaste for the Silverfang pack because they threaten our very existence. Hunters search for our kind due to the terrible behavior of other packs such as the one that you came from…” She raised a brow slightly in thought. “I’m certain that Rhett will also announce that you are a Fae…much like Armin’s belief….it is true that our pack in the past protected your kind. Long ago. But it runs in our blood.” She took a sip of the wine and relaxed a bit into her chair in thought. “I imagine that many things will happen swiftly…the hunt may even be postponed or…forgotten about entirely.” She shrugged slightly. “It’s merely a tradition. I don’t argue with Armin, he’s right you know?” She smirked slightly. “At least our pack tries to take out some of the garbage that floats around in the city….we do not simply prey on anyone.”
It was then that Armin stepped into the room, a grin upon his lips. “I have prepared quite the meal.” He spoke as he set down a plate before Willow. Tortellini shells were coated in a pesto sauce that smelled of white wine, cuts of chicken were expertly chopped up within the meal. He set a second plate down before his sister. “One more moment.” He spoke as he left the room swiftly once again. He returned a moment later with his own plate and bread rolls for each of them.
“Where is Rhett?” Kai questioned, her brows furrowed slightly.
“He’s tending to Rose, I took them their meal.” Armin responded. “She’s still quite exhausted.” He frowned slightly before he lifted his eyes to look to Willow. A chuckle came over his lips then. “Ah, I see Kai has gotten you to join her. Good.” He smirked. “I’ll have a glass as well.” He stood and grabbed a bottle of wine from the rack and brought it over to the table before he poured it into a fresh glass. He took a sip and smiled. “That dress looks…really beautiful…” Armin spoke his eyes gazing over Willow. “And this.” He reached forward and touched the necklace with a finger. “It matches your eyes perfectly. Hm.” He chuckled once more and then looked to his sister whom gave him a knowing smile before she preoccupied herself with another sip from her wine. Armin cleared his throat. “S-sorry.” He apologized quickly. “We should eat, hm? After this we will need to prepare for the celebration this evening.” He smiled before he took a bite of his food. Kai sat with a playful smirk upon her lips as she looked to the two.
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Post by Nyte on Mar 30, 2021 22:05:03 GMT -5
Willow had completely forgotten about the approaching hunt. It was within the next day or two and she knew she wasn't going to be invited to such an event, which in all honesty was perfectly fine with her. She would rather lock herself in Armin's room with a pile of books than even think about being outside during the hunt. She was glad though that most of the pack most likely wouldn't have an issue with Rhett's decision to confront the Silverfang pack. Though if he announced her as a fae she knew there would be questions. Questions she could not answer.
When Armin finally entered the room Willow looked up to him as he served her the exquisite looking dish of rolled pasta and pesto sauce. "Huh, I can see why Kai said you're always the one who cooks." She told him and started running over different recipes in her mind that she could make in the future. "Perhaps we can cook a meal together sometime?"
Armin's compliment on the dress and necklace caused Willow to once again blush. She tried to smile and thanked him for his kind words but when she looked over to Kai she wrinkled her nose a little at the woman. She was absolutely loving this and Willow was at a complete loss. So she settled with enjoying the meal Armin made and continued to sip her wine.
"What needs to be done to prepare for the celebration? I can help." Willow offered. "I know you said I'm not a servant anymore but I really do just want to help and pull my own weight around here too, like the rest of you."
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Post by Blindside Tex on Mar 30, 2021 22:17:48 GMT -5
Kai chuckled from across the table, a grin upon her lips. “Nothing at all. It’s all taken care of. We will head to town in a few hours and enjoy the celebration. There will be music. Wine.” She glanced to her brother. “Dancing if you like.” She smirked slightly before she looked back to Willow. “Darling, you don’t have to lift a finger. That life is behind you now.” She returned her attention to her food.
“It is something that our family plans each year plenty in advance. The food is paid for. We work with the vendors in town at the market. Decorations and the like are placed in the hall. Many come to celebrate the Harvest Festival. Humans come, we mingle among them.” He smiled, “We aren’t like the Silverfang pack….but I’m sure if you haven’t already figured that out, you will in time.” He chuckled lightly. “Oh, and cooking a meal with you?” He questioned as he popped a pasta piece in his mouth. “Sounds wonderful.” He had noticed the blush of her cheeks to his comment.
Before long the plates were empty and Kai stood. “I’ve got this brother.” She smiled to him. She poured a bit more wine in Willow’s glass and topped Armin’s off. “Don’t let that go to waste. It’s expensive.” She smirked before she stepped from the room.
Armin looked to his full glass and shook his head as a chuckle came over his lips. “If you haven’t noticed my sister is quite the connoisseur of wine.” He chuckled and rolled his eyes slightly. “Wouldn’t want to disappoint, Kai.” He spoke as he then stood and lifted the wine glass to his lips. “Shall I show you those books?” He asked as he waited for Willow. He then started to walk from the room, he sipped upon his wine along the way. “The first hidden message I found by moonlight as well.” He spoke as they walked through the kitchen, Kai grinned to the two, her eyes settled in on Willow a moment before she returned her attention to cleaning the plates.
Armin paid no mind to his sister as he walked down the hallway and led Willow to the library. He sipped from his wine a bit more as he thumbed through the books on a particular shelf. “Ah here we are.” He spoke as he pulled the book down. He blew a bit of dust from the cover. “This one is very old.” He spoke as he set it down and flipped open the book. It appeared blank. He grinned as he looked to Willow, he took another sip of his wine finishing off the glass before he set it down. “Empty pages, hm.” He moved through the library and came back with a piece of blue tinted glass. “Set this over the page.” He placed the glass in her hands and then moved around behind her, his hand moved to rest upon her shoulder as he leaned down to gaze over the page as well.
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Post by Nyte on Mar 30, 2021 23:02:38 GMT -5
This was one adjustment Willow was going to have to get use to. Or she simply was going to have to find a way to busy herself if they had no tasks to give her. She was sure she could think of something given a bit of time to sit and think about it. At least Armin accepted her offer of cooking together. She was sure they could probably create something Kai, Rhett and Rose would be talking about for days afterwards. Again, she just needed to sit and think about what they could make. Well, she actually needed to sit and spend time with Armin to figure it out.
When Kai offered to clean up the plates once they were finished eating she was pulled out of her own thoughts and lifted an eyebrow as she topped off both of their glasses of wine. "I noticed, but it's good cause I have no idea what wines are good. Best let her pick for me." Willow offered with a giggle as she picked up her own glass of wine as she followed Armin out of the dining hall, through the kitchen and into the library.
As they got to the room filled with the smell of leather bound books she inhaled deeply and smiled before taking a sip of her wine. This was the sort of place she could fall in love with. When Armin directed her attention to a particularly old tome she giggled as he blew some dust off of it and flipped the book open to show her.
Seeing the empty pages was a bit perplexing but when retrieved the piece of glass and handed it to her she lifted an eyebrow with curiosity. She had just set the piece down when she felt his hand rest on her shoulder and his presence directly behind her. It took every ounce of her self control not to shiver and she worked on focusing solely on the page before her as the texts became visible under the glass.
"This.. is amazing." She commented and brushed a lock of her hair behind her ear that had fallen as she looked down. "I wonder if this would work on the fae book." She commented and glanced over her shoulder back at Armin with a smile upon her lips. He was close, much closer than she had realized, and she felt her cheeks burn softly once more.
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Post by Blindside Tex on Mar 31, 2021 10:16:41 GMT -5
Armin had leaned a bit closer as she set the glass over the page, a grin curved up his lips. He watched Willow’s expression and a chuckle came from him as she spoke. “There are many hidden secrets in the world. It is entirely possible that the fae book would have a few hidden secrets in it with this special ink.” He found himself gazing into Willow’s eyes. Armin’s breath caught in his chest when he saw her cheeks flush pink. His jaw tightened slightly and he cleared his throat as he gave a soft smile. “Apologies.” He spoke as he took a step back from her. “I um…didn’t realize I was so close. The excitement and all.” He gave a bit of a nervous chuckle.
Armin clicked his tongue as he looked to one of the bookshelves, preoccupying himself it seemed. He furrowed his brows for a moment as he seemed to think. “I would like you to accompany me to the celebration tonight Willow.” He spoke then, he bit his lower lip slightly. Nervous. He hadn’t asked anyone to accompany him to the Harvest Festival celebration…well not since…Laila. He turned and looked to Willow his eyes searched hers a moment, a smile curved up his lips. “Not as a servant.” He clarified, he then grinned slightly. “Though I would hope that you realize that isn’t your position anymore.” He stepped forward toward her and gazed down into her eyes. He was feeling a bit more confident from the wine that Kai had given him. “It’s more…like a date…” He smirked. “You could call it that.” He raised a brow. “That is…if you want to call it that…”
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Post by Nyte on Apr 6, 2021 20:04:53 GMT -5
Willow's heart beat so quickly within her chest she was absolutely positive that Armin could hear it. She was caught between being flustered and not wanting him to move away. Then as he did take a step back she almost reached out to pull him back, but managed to catch herself by simply gripping onto the edge of the table. "You don't have to apologize." She muttered a voice barely above a whisper.
Internally she scolded herself for being so cowardly. She couldn't help but feel intimidated by the strong emotions Armin inspired within her. If she did act on them and he refused.. what little confidence she did have would have been immediately crushed into oblivion. That fear kept her reigned in and simply hoping that she might suddenly see a sign that would let her know without a shadow of a doubt that he wanted her as badly she wanted him.
When Armin posed his request for her to accompany him to the celebration that evening the beating in Willow chest skipped a beat. Turning her attention away from the book she faced him with her hip resting against the table slightly, for a little additional support in case her knees decided to give out suddenly. A smile crept over her expression as he explained the offer was for a date. "I know I'm not a servant anymore, and.." she paused for a moment to make sure her voice didn't quiver "I would love to accompany you." She replied and gave her own nervous chuckle. "A date sounds wonderful."
As he looked down at her she met his gaze and she gently reached out to place her hand upon his chest. Her fingers lightly brushing over the cloth of his shirt. After a brief moment she realized what she was doing and withdrew her hand once more.
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Post by Blindside Tex on Apr 6, 2021 20:32:33 GMT -5
Armin could feel the energy in the room. The nervousness. The tension. As he gazed into her eyes a smile crept upon his lips. When she answered him it was as if a weight was lifted from his chest, a long breath came from him in that moment. But his breath caught once more in his chest as Willow’s hand moved to touch his chest. He gazed down slightly and then met her eyes once again, the golden color swirled within his hues. Then just as soon as the moment came, it ended as Willow withdrew her hand from him. Armin’s lips parted; he took a slight step forward. His brows furrowed as he thought of what to say to the fae. Though before the lycan could get a word out the door pushed open. He cleared his throat and took a step back as he gazed to the door of the library.
“Armin.” Rhett stood at the doorway. “Willow.” He nodded his head to her. “I need your assistance brother.” He spoke and waved his hand. He then paused a moment, “Apologies for the intrusion.” He then turned and stepped from the room.
Armin stood a moment, a long sigh came from his lips and he closed his eyes a moment. Frustration was written all over his expression. “I’m certain it has to do with the celebration preparations.” His jaw was tight. He opened his eyes and looked to Willow. He gave a gentle smile and reached forward, his hand cupped her cheek and he gazed into her eyes. Armin stayed like this for a long moment before he leaned forward and pressed his lips to her forehead swiftly. His hand fell from her cheek, his own cheeks were blushed then. “I look forward to dancing with you, Willow.” He spoke before he hurried from the room.
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Kai hummed as she continued washing the dishes. She stopped every now and again to take a sip from her wine glass. Soft clicks of heels entered the room and she gazed over her shoulder. “Rose?” She asked as she looked to the lycan. “Are you alright?” She stepped forward and pulled out the barstool at the counter and helped her.
“Yes, quite alright.” Rose replied a gentle smile upon her lips. She winced slightly as she adjusted herself. “I’m not used to being locked away in a room…I also…wanted to apologize to you…for how I’ve treated you since I became your brother’s mate.”
Kai tilted her head curiously, her brow raised slightly a smirk curved up her lips. “Well, thank you Rose. I apologize if I gave you too hard of a time.” She giggled slightly as she walked back over to continue cleaning all the dishes that Armin had made. That was the one drawback to her brother. He was so extravagant with his cooking that it took several pots and pans and bowls…and just about everything one could imagine.
“Could I join you in a wine?” Rose asked then as she leaned upon the counter.
Kai paused and set the dish down. “I don’t see why not.” She spoke as she stepped from the room to grab Rose’s favorite wine. Soon enough she returned and she poured a glass. “There you are.” She smiled as she returned to the dishes once again.
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Post by Nyte on Apr 6, 2021 20:49:04 GMT -5
Willow thought she may feint from the tension in the room, but she didn't dare look away in fear that the moment wound end as she stared up at the man. When he stepped just a bit closer she felt her breath hitch in her chest and she had just started to lean closer to him... then the door opened. It was as if the moment had simply shattered as both she and Armin put distance between them as they turned to the door.
Upon seeing Rhett standing there Willow gave him a polite smile and brushed her hair behind her ear once more, using her hand to block the blush upon her cheeks from the embarrassment. "I can help too if.." she started to say before she felt his hand upon her cheek. As he kissed her forehead Willow felt as if she would simply melt into the floor. She was a bit fortunate that Armin didn't stick around to see her swoon as she leaned heavily on the table. So close, and yet they still had missed their opportunity.. now she would have to explain that to Kai.
Turning back to the book behind her she picked up the piece of blue glass and set it gently on the table before closing the pages and picking up her wine glass, as well as Armin's, and headed back towards the kitchen.
When she arrived she paused for a moment when she saw both Kai and Rose there then gave a soft smile. "Looks like you're feeling better." Willow commented happily. "I'm glad." She went to set the glasses down by the sink and began to help Kai finish putting everything away. Before Kai could ask about any details though Willow offered up and explanation. "Rhett needed Armin's help so the men went to take care of celebration preparations from what I understand."
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Post by Blindside Tex on Apr 6, 2021 21:01:24 GMT -5
Rose glanced to Willow as she stepped into the room. A small smile curved up her lips. “I am actually, thanks to you.” She lifted her wine and took a sip of it. “I’ll be able to attend the celebration tonight, thankfully. I wouldn’t want there to be too many questions.” She laughed lightly.
Kai chuckled to Rose’s comment. Her eyes then trained in on Willow, almost as if she was going to say something, but Willow beat her to the punch. “Oh.” She had a bit of a scoff to her tone before she laughed. “Of course he needed help at this exact moment.” She nearly grumbled this. Another laugh came over her lips then.
“Why do you sound so angry Kai?” Rose questioned, her eyes curious.
Kai giggled once again as she lifted her wine glass to her lips. “Oh. No reason really.” She smirked as she looked to Rose. “Just Armin. Being Armin. Hm?” She glanced to Willow.
Though that seemed to be enough words to catch Rose up to speed on things. The woman let out a chuckle, though she immediately winced and held a hand to her rib. She took a few small breaths and closed her eyes a moment before she gazed to Willow. “If Kai is right, and I imagine she is…you have quite the catch.” She smirked as she slipped from the stool. She held her hand to her side once again. “I should get ready for the celebration. I’ll see you there.” She grasped her wine glass and stepped from the kitchen then.
Kai’s eyes trained in on Willow once again, it was an intense stare. The lycan didn’t speak for a moment. “I take it Rhett interrupted you two.” She spoke with a brow slightly lifted. “Why don’t you enjoy yourself a little with some more wine?” She smirked then. “It’ll….give you more courage…” She poured another glass and set it on the counter next to Willow. Kai swirled her wine around in her glass. “Armin will have plenty of attention from other pack members tonight. I just want to warn you of that.” She leaned her hips against the counter and seemed to think. “You don’t need to fear for anything…just…be prepared…I’m certain he will be more interested in anything you have to say.” She laughed lightly. “I’ve really never seen him so…” She tapped her lips in thought trying to think of a good word to use. She then shrugged and took a sip of her wine. “Lovestruck, I suppose.” She winked and then swirled her glass once again. “Hm…that seems like as good of a word as any.” She looked back to Willow then. “Do you wish to wear that dress to the celebration?” She questioned curiously.
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