The morning was dark and bitterly cold, with the changing of seasons sent winter to Dentarius in full force, Kane had already made his exit early in the morning as Aerian now sat on the edge of the bed waiting for Aishani to wake, her hand slid along the quilt along her thigh gently, almost absently in her actions.
Quietly she sat watching Aishani and had been for some time, the chilling air outside had of course signalled that the grounds outside would likely be white and for a while.
As always, regardless of being with Kane or alone, Aishani kept a knife hidden in the case of her own pillow. She was peacefully sleeping, appearing a resting dark angel with her ashen skin and scar over her brow, eye and ending at the apple of her cheek. Aishani crooned softly to the contact of Aerian's hand upon her thigh, while amidst her slumber mistaking the caress to Kane. The comforter was drawn up to her chin to fend off the coldness in the air, the nip of winter whispering to her, cheeks and nose.
Slowly, slumber began to lift from her, which was when she realized her predicament. A hand reaching for the knife within her pillow, but, she fell short when her lids fluttered open to the sight of Aerian. Beneath the sheets, Aishani always slept in the nude. "Yes, Aerian?" She whispered softly. "Did Kane leave you here to keep an eye on me?"
“No, the door was ….” Aerian shifted awkwardly once more drawing her hands to her lap “I just wanted to check in on you” She stood now drawing her cloak to her tightly “It’s the winter seasons, dad has gone to make some repairs to the pipes, seems they froze during the night and cracked, which is why we are all freezing our tits off”
She made her way to the door placing one hand upon it “Breakfast will be ready soon, Dad will most likely meet us there.” Her words were slow as she eyed Aishani for a moment “I should go get dressed, not the image I want everyone else to see me in such loose fitting clothes”
Aishani sat up now as Aerian stood, watching her closely in the reaction from her, but, in the process the comforter managed to fall down. Just enough to reveal the mounds with the pert dark buds, which were nibbled upon by the cold. She lifted the heel of her palm to rub at her eyes. "You aren't wearing anything beneath the cloak, are you?" Aishani mused softly, while slipping from the comforter to move and gather her clothing in one hand. Back to her with the webbed scarring exposed, as well as her plump naked bottom. "Aerian, before you go, I want to ask you something. How many times have you spied on your father and our intimate moments?" She inquired, while beginning to get dressed.
“I’m not that twisted, so never, and that’s a truth, there’s something a little too weird in watching my father. Not that he’s not a good looking man, but not my taste. I said I’m happy he has you, the twelve knows if anyone deserves something good it’s him” She halted turning to face Aishani keeping her cloak tight to her “Can’t say I haven’t heard you though, but that’s good too, I love my father and he is the only man who will ever get that, I just happen to feel heavily for the woman he is with”
Aerian looked to the floor idly scuffing them with her feet before she drew herself tightly together “Anyway forget about it OK, we should go down for breakfast” idly Aerian took a step back as he back hit the edge of the door with a dull thud she smiled softly “Put it down to the same thing everyone else done, me throwing a teenage tantrum because I can’t get my own way”
Aishani considered Aerian for a moment, standing and situating her jeans up with a tug while she had grown comfortable within this pants and wears no undergarment. She slipped on the red shoulder shirt and then wrapped the corset around with a fix of the hook and eyes, even the latches.
"I can never forget about it, Aerian. I am well aware that you love your father and wish him happiness. I am honoured that you feel as such, I can't share the exact feeling, but, I do love you and hold you dear, regardless of your so called 'tantrums'. Fine, then, you aren't wearing anything beneath your cloak, because, if you were, then it would be tight against you." She neared Aerian and pressed her lips against her cheek, placing a hand on her shoulder. "I will see you in the dining hall."
Aerian smiled softly leaning into her hand for a moment before she watched her leave, a quiet snap of her neck and Aerian made her way to her room. She leaned back on the door as it closed, slowly she slid down to sit on the floor her knees drawn into her chest as her arms locked tight around them.
The air in the dining hall was slightly warmer as the three fires were blazing high casting at least some heat into the room. The staff as ever were busy filling the table and the rest busy clearing the mess made by the early riser. Kane swept through the hall, a dark black robe fell from his shoulders and was heavy in its movements about his feet, the thud of heavy boots on marble echoes from the high walls. The other odd part of Kane were the heavy gloves that now padded his hands and the red flush of a bitter cold that had previously been attacking his face.
As he turned into the dining he caught her scent feeling it punch through the cold ridden facet he was previously occupying. His eyes flicked to her as she made her descent from the stairs into the hall “Morning my love” he spoke softly as he slipped up beside her capturing her in a kiss for a moment “My apologies for the cold, turns out we have some broken pipework, will take a day or two to repair once Abrams delivers the new pipework”
Aishani smirked after Kane's lips pressed against hers, rubbing her hands upon his forearms and biceps to fend off the chill. "You are frozen, Kane. Yes, I heard about the pipes cracking and I want to help in the repair. It will look good for the people to see me working as well."
“Yea kinda cold out there” Kane grinned “Snows have hit so it’ll bring things to a slight halt around here, it will also buy us time to deal with other things before any real threat of advancing armies and the likes” Kane shrugged softly as he made his way to the table “But with winters come a lot more work, stables and cattle and all those kind of things need to be tended so our house must be willing to aid when and where we can, the last convoy from Elvera will be due and all that needs going into storage, the heating shouldn’t take long to repair”
As ever Kane waited until Aishani was seated before taking his own seat just as Aerian and Hades made their way to join them. “We will be headed into the outlands to ensure the outer villages are secure for the winter, we’ll be gone a day or two” Hades stated before taking an apple and the disappearing off down the hall closely followed by Aerian who said nothing as she made her way after her Uncle.
Kane looked for a moment before looking to Aishani “My daughter still fighting with her feelings?” His question was obvious enough to point out he knew his daughter well enough despite her claims otherwise “That was almost a cold a reception as the weather outside”
Aishani sat down offering Kane a smirk, as well as her sleight of hand in a caress on his own in the silent show of gratitude and affection. She looked to the appearance of Hades and Aerian, a brow inclined to his casual demeanour then at Aerian, leaning forward to gather an apple to throw perfectly aimed at Aerian to catch on her follow of Hades.
"She still struggles, but, given time Aerian will learn to accept things as they are and her own loss. I am concerned about her spending too much time with Hades and his attitude on coping, but, he has his good impression upon her." She gathered her cup to sip the hot tea.
“Hades has his view on the world, but he has learnt his lessons well, I sometimes wonder how much damage isolating herself from her mother does, still it has to be better than the damage that would be done if she had not” Kane eyed Aishani softly “Still she is my daughter and for that I will be ever grateful”
“Perhaps given time she will come to respect you in a similar place, after all the situation of the female half of your parentage seems to something you both share” An odd observation from Kane yet it held some truth for them. “As do I with my father it is an odd world we seem to inherit”
Aishani looked to Kane as he spoke, always that golden and milky hue fixed on him when he speaks. A small smirk formed upon her plush lips, crushed against the rim of her cup, but, then returned to cutting the fruits on her plate. Still, she never touched meat, eggs on occasion were eaten but not often.
"Give consideration, to the fact of isolation from her mother can be the benefit of both in the end. Aerian is very observant and picks up on much, more than most would give her credit for. She saw how empty you were before my arrival and perhaps that crazy ex-wife of yours...well, she looks at Aerian knowing that she is half your blood and her own. A pawn, still her daughter. But, I'm not here to judge in the slightest, I love you as well as Aerian. She is a part of you, as you are a part of her." Aishani plopped a chunk of fruit into her mouth, chewing delicately. "Yes, this time does call for planning and defences, because, possibly as we speak Ceremon and Z'ress are planning the opposite." She covered her mouth in a swallow. "Now, as for the cold. So long as I have you to keep me warm at night...as well as various other times of the day, I think I can fend off the winter quite nicely."
“Our winters are harsh, it’s a sad fact that some will simply not make it through, the coming days will see a few make their way here, children and older folk who simply cannot afford to feed their families as well as keep them warm. A month or so from now and trips to Dentarius will be all but impossible, unless you happen to be able to fly of course. We have tried to correct this but failed sadly, still we do everything we can, Hades and Aerian will ensure those in the outer villages are stocked and supplied and the rest will be sent to us” Kane finished his plate before sitting back “As for keeping you warm that will never be a question, I am yours as you are mine, and the house will be less cold once we make repairs, had I bothered to check a week or so ago this whole thing may have been avoided but we have had other things to deal with”
The maids began clearing the tables and diverting the remaining food to the guest houses and east wing dining halls, as other began cleaning the area “Still as I said winter does afford us time to prepare, when the ice breaks we will be ready for Ceremon and your mother” he slid up from his seat and slipping behind her to rest his hands on her shoulders “You are correct though my love, my daughter sees much than she will ever let on, it is the reason I put a bow in her hands long before I put a blade there, she is the best tracker and archer in the realm, she just ironically needs to learn to temper her temper”
As the maids began to clear the table, Aishani lifted a hand to caress his own. She lifted his hand to nuzzle against her cheek and nose while running the silken lips upon his palm "Kane, do not blame yourself for what could have been. In the end, it is how it is fixed that matters. We will fix things, you and I. I'm not afraid to lift a hammer, nor assist in the stables. Aerian is young, she has not yet faced all the trials that we have, but, since we have supporting her even subtly is the right path now. We each know, how it feels to be abandoned and betrayed by those parents...so does she, it took time to rise above and I have no doubt that she will in time see that."
“Let’s just hope she is last Elcarus child to suffer such things, still there is much to be done here so we should probably getting started” Kane replied his hands taking hers gently drawing her to feet and kissing her forehead gently “I think Elsa had some winter clothes sent to the castle they should be in our room by now, she figured with this weather you could do with a little extra to keep you warm”
Aishani stood with Kane's guidance, lifting her gaze up to him with an inclined brow and a slow smirk forming upon her lips. "Elsa, she spoils me, but, I don't think she was the only one that had a part in this."
“I pay her well” Kane grinned playfully before leading her back toward the stairs, the spiral staircase led directly to their room, or more to the hallway on which their room was, it just happened to be a few steps from the top that made such a journey easy enough.
As they neared the top the young maid quickly made her way from the room bowing before Kane “Forgive me milord, I had forgotten to bring the clothes up as requested” Her words came quickly in a babble of explanation before Kane hand halted her words.
“Its fine, are they delivered now?” He asked gently
“Y..yes milord, all laid as directed, Lady Elsa was quite specific about that” The girl replied quickly
“Thank you” Kane replied as the girl bowed once more and hurried off down the hallway. Kane simply shook his head and opened the door to allow Aishani in, as stated the bed was now lined with various clothes all of thicker fabrics “Elsa and I had the fabrics specifically imported, it seems she wanted to ensure all your winter garments were completely natural at their core, she seemed to relish the challenge for you, she wanted to avoid animal hide and furs?”
Aishani chuckled to Kane's words, nudging into him while the pair ascended the spiral stairs to the hall of their shared room, met with a female maid. A brow inclined while she smirked to the woman that appeared to be in a hurry. "Oh, no, don't upset, Elsa. I'd truly hate to see the capabilities of that woman when she is upset." She linked her arms within his while walking into the bed chambers with him.
Aishani departed and entered within to inspect the lain out clothing, then paused to glance at Kane. "You picked up on that, hm?" She ran her fingers over the thicker denims, as well as a tops and more corsets. "She definitely does know my taste." She hesitated at the coat is was long and thick, but, very light. Plus a few scarves and gloves, but, when she stopped at the black pair of leggings, Aishani tilted her head. "Are those female stockings for...a dress? They...seem thicker..." She picked up the leggings, while pulling on the stretchy fabric.
“She has done you proud my love, it is all designed to keep you warm” Kane slipped his arms around her waist drawing her into him a soft kiss to her neck.
There was a knock at the door as Kane looked back then let his embrace slip from her crossing to the door, as ever he opened it with caution his weight in the path so any attempt to push past him would be stopped abruptly.
“Delivery milord, from Master Abrams” The voice was male and confident enough in his words, as he handed Kane a long box “The rest is been taken to the east wings access tunnels, he agreed to meet you there milord”
“I will be along soon, I suspect Abrams will require certain talents of mine to solve our problem” The voice agreed then footsteps retreated down the hall as Kane closed the door crossing back to the bed. The box he opened slowly allowing Aishani to see the treasure inside revealed, the metal a pale blue yet the tint was barely noticeable, the handles were it seemed wrapped in a fluid and yet it was as the same jewel in her necklace, the twin blades sat upon a deep red velvet cushion as Kane stood back watching her reaction
“We managed to agree with a mine on the very outskirts of the realm, while our mythril issues won’t go away anytime soon they have seen fit to furnish us with enough Mythril to outfit the Dentarian Guards, I had Abrams craft these from the first pieces of mythril that were brought from the forge. I know you aren’t short of weaponry but well a couple more can’t hurt”
She folded over her hands upon Kane's forearms with a lean back against him, the black leggings hanging down when the door was knocked upon and he departed to answer. Aishani kept aware of the presence of Kane's defensive manner, slung the leggings over a shoulder with her hand on a throwing knife fixed to the strap at her thigh the other at her dagger.
"I will join you, Kane. Just as soon as I figure this clothing thing out..." Aishani mumbled, relaxing to the conversation that ended between the two men. She then looked to the box that was set on the bed, tilting her head to the side with curiosity, as it covered a bit of clothing that she was deciding upon.
Then as the lid was lofted, she stared down to the contents, frozen in place to the sight of the blades and out of reflex, her hand lifted to touch at the necklace from Kane to the display of the hilts. She looked from the box to Kane and then back again. Aishani lowered her fingers to grace the hilt, caressing the surface as one may a lover, very carefully extracting one and holding it in her hand. Measuring the balance and weight, then setting the weapon back upon the velvet pillow.
She abruptly leapt up to wrap her legs around his waist and capture his face between her slender hands, crushing her lips against his.
He responded to the deep kiss his hands instinctively slipping to her hips as he felt the wave of passion between them. His mind spun in the passion and her scent before his sense returned and the kiss broke “I take it you like them then, the balance should be right but if not Abrams can correct it”
Her scent overwhelmed him, to the rush of her warm lips upon his in the fanatical movement of the kiss, caressing his slick muscle against his with her hands upon his shoulders as support. But, the articulate smack was heard when he departed, she stared at him while a smirk formed on her lips. "Thank you, Kane. I...I can always use more weapons but these are my prize." Slowly, reluctantly, her legs lowered to glide her down his body to the floor, leaving his body throbbing with her retreating presence.
His eyes glittered with play filled intent as he watch her just for a moment before he made his way to box his finger tracing the blade for a moment “I’m glad you like them, I was always confident you would” he closed the box laying on the table beside the bed.
His hands took hers for a moment as he led her to the end of the bed, slowly he eased her back his hands taking hers and slowly eased them above her head before the snap was heard locking her arms over her head. He didn’t say a word as he slowly knelt easing her thighs apart locking her legs as he watched her his hands slid along her thighs as she was now locked spread eagled to the end of the bed.
She looked to Kane as he took her hands and followed the lead to the edge of the bed, settling easing down by, it was when the click was heard that Aishani tilted her head to attain a visual of the binds that kept her arms above her. Aishani tested the security of the binds to her wrists, distracted for the brief moment while her legs were cuffed and then a slow smirk formed on her plush lips, fully aware of Kane's intentions now. Closing her eyes when his hands, glided up her thighs.
Slowly he stood stepping back before he made his way to the box collecting one of the blades. “You know the best part of all we have together?” His words were soft and yet carried an edge of intent “The trust we have had, from the moment we met to this moment, you are defenceless and I am armed” He crossed back to her tracing the blade down her chest slowly “But I promised to show you this world in all its magic”
Slowly he eased the knife to the edge of her tunic, one simple motion sliced it open all the way through and through the corset as well, it didn’t take long before her top half was completely exposed to him, her clothing in a pile on the floor “The fun thing about Elsa’s work is it is pretty much indestructible” He quietly picked it up from the floor intact placing it on the bed behind her, his body slipping tight against her as he kissed the flesh of her shoulders and down her collar bone and chest.
As they lay lost in the moment the kiss just as deep and hungry yet fulfilled by their exchange, his body still trembled as the extreme stimulation began to dissipate from the moment. Finally feeling some level of control he propped himself on his elbow, the air around them beginning to cool as winter reclaimed the air they had warmed with such an aggressive passion.
“That’s certainly one way to warm a man up” he breathed softly “Not that I would ever complain about such an action”
She pitifully gave chase after his lips when he departed, a soft violet hue upon her cheeks and dusted upon her body to the intense fire of their passion for each other. Aishani adjusted a slight to accommodate Kane and lay on her hip with a lead for him to mirror the same, her nails gently prancing upon his side and back in a nearly apologetic sweep.
Aishani chuckled, moistening her lips, her golden eye fixed on him expressing such admiration that it was nearly overwhelming. "Speak for yourself." She then moved to press her body against his, to fend of the chill in the air that began to nip at them. "Thank you, Kane. I love you."
“I love you too Aishani, more with each passing moment, waking each day and knowing I have you to draw strength from and to protect makes this life just little bit easier to bear” he lent into kiss her forehead softly as he laid back he moaned “As much as I would enjoy spending today in bed with you my love, we have work that needs to be done, but rest assured I am not finished with you today”
A sly grin curled his lips as he moved to dress, “But I will warn you it is harsh out there my love, but Elsa has ensured you are prepared you for that” he smiled as he finally threw on his cloak
She smirked to the press of his lips against her forehead, nodding to him and rising to his silent promise of his intent. Aishani dressed in a pair of thick pants and a corset with a long sleeved shirt and a black knit sweater, wearing boots that were thick and slid a long heavy coat upon her. Fixing the new weapons to each hip, throwing knives upon her thighs and grinned, gathering a pair of gloves that were mits but also fingerless option on a flap to cover the digits. "I have been in winter's, Kane. I am aware of the harshness. But, I am willing to do such to repair and benefit others in the long run."
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