Part of the reason Astrid is wo widely panned as a party member is because of the ramifications that come with her being the target of arousal-inducing spells...
@HeartxfLilies //guess the two will have to be introduced, then. Whatever differences they might have, one good tongue-kiss down the throat ought to smooth things over. ๐ฅฐ
anger cool entirely; Vivian seemed so intrigued with her monstrous form, so she didn't want to turn back just yet.
"Much softer than the scales beneath it, yes yes. What entrances you so about me...?"
"I would if I were you. Most others do. By all accounts, I am a monsterโwell, I look like one."
She decided to leave out that she often behaves like one in her chimeric form, too.
The longer the gentle stroking went on, the easier it got to calm herself. Astrid didn't let her โ
She shook her head just as gently as that stroke had been.
"Fear youโ Should I?"
There was no tension to be seen on Vivian's side, not only was she clearly not afraid, but not even concerned, despite the difference in size, and undoubtedly physical strength. She was so very โ
right person for the job, milady, but I can promise that I'll pour every drop of my being into the work!
In any case, lead the way and I shall follow. I can't wait to hear the details.
(Elise's description of the work did well to inspire the hopeful mage. Clawed hands clung tight to her staff, with her expression turning resolute. If asked, Astrid wouldn't deny that accompanying Elise to her quarters was also exciting.)
I see, I see. I know not if I am the โ
( Elise's jade hues followed the others gaze breifly , asking sure to have it he obvious of course...
A soft hum leaving the Elven woman as a finger rests on chin. )
Hmm work, you say ? I believe I may have something for you but โ
@HeartxfLilies //Very pretty indeed! โก whoever they are is going to even be left smelling like Astridโsomething that scratches the draconic itch to hoard things juuuust right.
Good thing Astrid likes redheads.
then rise to once more meet the elf's.)
Work, mostly. It doesn't come easy to me. Have you any job for a wizard like myself? I know I look a tad strange, but I'm a hard worker!
Ah! Good. I never have been great with decorum...
Me? Adorable? Hearing a queen use such a word to describe me...ah, my face is all red. ๐ง
I wouldn't mind your company, milady. I'd be honored to have that, too! But aside from books, uh...
(Eyes slide down to Elise's chest, โ
You needn't have to do either of those...
Yes, Queen.. but you may just call me Elise if you must, but your fondness an reaction are both incredibly adorable!
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that plagued her mind, she recognized that Vivian regarded her with care rather than fear or panic. It was a rare occurrence for Astrid, and it helped to clear her mind.
"Such a gentle touch...you do not fear me? Everyone fears me. I like this much more."
The moment she felt Vivian's hand against her feathers, Astrid tensed. The urge to strike out was imperious and maddening, but she managed to shackle her wrath.
Instead, she merely lashed out with a glare, but it began to soften almost immediately.
Through the accursed anger โ
It might not be the worst thing she's risked her life in pursuitโ not even close, now that she thinks about it.
And just like that, Astrid has a pretty, little โboth comparatively and overallโ, blonde thing reaching forward to place her hand upon those feathers to very softly โ