Those sweet words she offered him felt like a cool soothing balm upon his heart, healing all the minor cracks and bruises. When she started crying he could do nothing but hold her tightly, thankfull she loved him. Her crying in what he thought was joy at thier mutual love and affection for eachother felt fine to him. Smiling at her request the box of tissues shot from its shelf and slapped firmly into his outstretched hand, from which he offered one to her.
"That I can do love."
Since he was unprepared to ask the one question that rose to his lips he simply sat quietly, continuing to stroke her back soothingly.
After several long minute he tried to find a less emotional ground while they relaxed in the bubbling water. "Tell me about the party you are planning. Is there anything I can do to help?"
Since he knew a party would make her happy he was more than happy to do all he could to make it a success. Though his emotions were soothed, he still felt unsettled slightly and wished to do all he could to calm the spikes of disquiet that followed such emotional turmoil. Talking quietly would do that, especially now that he planned to correct his earlier oversight by getting prepared.
Almost time!
Fallon was so glad to find the evening was cool when she walked outside onto the patio. The last few nights had been warm and humid, and she just hadn't felt much like running. Even more startling to her was that she hadn't felt very sexy or in the mood to make love with Cyrus either, and that bothered her more than she'd let on to him. So far though, he had been so sweet and patient, and not pressed her at all. So tonight when the temperatures had dropped outside, her's had risen.
But Cyrus was still asleep, and Fallon never did have the heart to wake him, so she'd padded upstairs after pulling on a Juicy burgundy tank top, and a pair of matching terry running shorts. In case she ran into Suki she felt better being clothed.
As she stood there in the doorway between the kitchen and the patio, Fallon looked out at the new house, almost finished and soon to be ready to move into. She still had a lot of plans to make for the party, as well as moving again, and as she wrapped her arms around herself she smiled. She was feeling priviledged again, but as always she didn't take those priviledges for granted. The smile that was forever adorning her face these days was proof that she was happy, and that she appreciated everything about her life, and the people in it. Having quiet times like this to give thanks for her life, helped her keep things in perspective. It also filled her with a calmness that she was grateful for almost as much as she was for everything else.
Resting her head against the door jamb Fallon was content to just stand and contemplate her fortune, as she waited for Cyrus to rise and join her.
Cyrus
18 years ago
Fallon
18 years ago
Fallon blew her nose, in the most ladylike fashion she could muster, which still sounded like a goose honking. But the humor in the funny noise breaking up the need to cry was what she needed to help her regain some semblance of calm. The bubbling water around them also helped her begin to feel less emotional, yet she stayed in his arms, enjoying the feelings his hands evoked as they stroked across her skin.
"Well..." Sniff "I think my friend Ana is going to help, and of course Suki is doing the bulk of things, as usual. I do have a short list of some decorations, and foods that I'd like you to give her, with instructions on when they should be delivered, and how they should be prepared." Sniff. "Our arrangement to go through you for any thing I need her assistance on seems to be working out well." Fallon looked at Cyrus now, for the first time in minutes, and smiled. "Have you noticed she seems a lot less distracted these days, not getting mixed signals from me?"
The 'Suki' issue, Fallon hoped, was a thing of the past, as she'd been very conscious of not crossing that line they had spoken about a few weeks past. It had been a little awkward in the beginning, but now it seemed just as easy to direct her needs through Cyrus, and Suki had remained just as efficient as always.
"Well..." Sniff "I think my friend Ana is going to help, and of course Suki is doing the bulk of things, as usual. I do have a short list of some decorations, and foods that I'd like you to give her, with instructions on when they should be delivered, and how they should be prepared." Sniff. "Our arrangement to go through you for any thing I need her assistance on seems to be working out well." Fallon looked at Cyrus now, for the first time in minutes, and smiled. "Have you noticed she seems a lot less distracted these days, not getting mixed signals from me?"
The 'Suki' issue, Fallon hoped, was a thing of the past, as she'd been very conscious of not crossing that line they had spoken about a few weeks past. It had been a little awkward in the beginning, but now it seemed just as easy to direct her needs through Cyrus, and Suki had remained just as efficient as always.
Cyrus
18 years ago
Smiling at her with his heart in his eyes, Cyrus gently waited for her to settle herself. This woman had him wrapped firmly around her finger and carried his soul in her palm. That thought did not bother him though. He knew she would treat it with all the kindness, care and love that was so much a part of her personality.
His hands pet her skin simply to soothe and gentle the emotions still jangling in both of them. Even with that small nibble earlier he would need some time to get back up to performing again. The primal assault still frightened him greatly.
At her mention of his familiar he nodded. That would tie in nicely to the preparations that he wished for Suki to do for him as well. Though some things he needed to do for him for the party. "Just get me a list and I shall make sure it gets completed to your specifications."
Their current arrangement was working out quite well, with him giving the orders to Suki as Fallon needed. "She seems to be doing quite well now. Things might get a bit more complicated once we all three move into the house, but I hope that an easy balance will be reached quickly."
It may not be easy or convenient for Fallon to have him instruct Suki for every tiny thing, so he had been trying to think of how to get her into the loop without diminishing his own control of his ally. When they were moved in and settled he could try some new commands in hopes of making it a reality but until he had Suki under their roof he was not attempting it. She still had ties to work and the human world, having her out of contact for a week as he reestablished a firm bond was difficult with her many contacts, appointments and plans.
Kissing his mate lightly upon her nose then each closed eyelid while still stroking her back was such a joy. He truely wished to help her with anything he could and also see if his new plan would fit nicely into the party she was envisioning. "Do you need any help with a guest list? Or do you plan to have something similar to your last event? Small and quiet."
His hands pet her skin simply to soothe and gentle the emotions still jangling in both of them. Even with that small nibble earlier he would need some time to get back up to performing again. The primal assault still frightened him greatly.
At her mention of his familiar he nodded. That would tie in nicely to the preparations that he wished for Suki to do for him as well. Though some things he needed to do for him for the party. "Just get me a list and I shall make sure it gets completed to your specifications."
Their current arrangement was working out quite well, with him giving the orders to Suki as Fallon needed. "She seems to be doing quite well now. Things might get a bit more complicated once we all three move into the house, but I hope that an easy balance will be reached quickly."
It may not be easy or convenient for Fallon to have him instruct Suki for every tiny thing, so he had been trying to think of how to get her into the loop without diminishing his own control of his ally. When they were moved in and settled he could try some new commands in hopes of making it a reality but until he had Suki under their roof he was not attempting it. She still had ties to work and the human world, having her out of contact for a week as he reestablished a firm bond was difficult with her many contacts, appointments and plans.
Kissing his mate lightly upon her nose then each closed eyelid while still stroking her back was such a joy. He truely wished to help her with anything he could and also see if his new plan would fit nicely into the party she was envisioning. "Do you need any help with a guest list? Or do you plan to have something similar to your last event? Small and quiet."
Fallon
18 years ago
She purred as he kissed and stroked her, rubbing against him in return as in her mind, her body took on some of her feline qualities. The soft water made each movement they made just that much more sensual, and erotic, but beyond that she just felt so good being physically close to him, sex aside. It was the nearness of him, and the contact between them, that helped ground her, and return her emotions to ones more easily managed.
She nodded as he went into some more detail about Suki. After the dinner she, Suki, and Ana had shared, Fallon had really lost all fear of failing to work out this situation to everyone's satisfaction.
Curling herself onto his lap, in the water, Fallon spread some soap over Cyrus' chest, in an attempt to both continue touching him, but also help bathe him. Too comfortable in her position, she didn't really go all out in the bathing department though, content to give more of an illusion.
"I don't want a huge event, but I would like to have a few more people than what I had at my little cottage get together. Aside from my friends, I would like to invite some of the Anantya who were so kind to me the night of my initiation. But I would like the names of any friends or acquaintances of yours, as well as any prospective business associates that might benefit you to 'schmooze' with."
Fallon was aware that Cyrus didn't socialize in quite the same manner that she did, and that he was making a huge effort just for her, but she would never assume that he didn't have a few people he'd like to invite. She had no idea who his circle of associates consisted of.
She nodded as he went into some more detail about Suki. After the dinner she, Suki, and Ana had shared, Fallon had really lost all fear of failing to work out this situation to everyone's satisfaction.
Curling herself onto his lap, in the water, Fallon spread some soap over Cyrus' chest, in an attempt to both continue touching him, but also help bathe him. Too comfortable in her position, she didn't really go all out in the bathing department though, content to give more of an illusion.
"I don't want a huge event, but I would like to have a few more people than what I had at my little cottage get together. Aside from my friends, I would like to invite some of the Anantya who were so kind to me the night of my initiation. But I would like the names of any friends or acquaintances of yours, as well as any prospective business associates that might benefit you to 'schmooze' with."
Fallon was aware that Cyrus didn't socialize in quite the same manner that she did, and that he was making a huge effort just for her, but she would never assume that he didn't have a few people he'd like to invite. She had no idea who his circle of associates consisted of.
Cyrus
18 years ago
Enjoying her attentions, he leaned back to bask in the comfort of her caring for him and snuggled against him. His brow arched slightly at her last statement.
"I do no schmooze luckily. Since the businesses run themselves, I leave that up to the CEOs. But thank you love. I appreciate the thought. Unfortunately taking a more active interest is not wise right now as they would try to involve me more and my current incarnation in China needs to pass the reigns onto the next."
The companies were a blessing and a curse. Together they provided him with something to do, with the opportunity to collect wonderful artifacts and with the cash to thrive. But it also necessitated the need to reincarnate himself every so often to not be caught as an immortal. Since he had no mind control abilities he simply did this with distance and reappearing as the son, keeping in contact with verbal and written communication.
Scooping some of the soap off his chest he moved it to Fallon's back. Making his hand slip over her skin as he still stroked her. The pads of his fingers tingled delightfully at the contact.
"I am sure between the three of us we can invite clanmates, friends and promising acquaintances. Suki had mentioned something about caterers, were you going to be cooking, using a caterer or a restaurant?" He hoped it was one of the later two as he did not wish her to overdo anything and hiring someone would be easiest for them all.
"I do no schmooze luckily. Since the businesses run themselves, I leave that up to the CEOs. But thank you love. I appreciate the thought. Unfortunately taking a more active interest is not wise right now as they would try to involve me more and my current incarnation in China needs to pass the reigns onto the next."
The companies were a blessing and a curse. Together they provided him with something to do, with the opportunity to collect wonderful artifacts and with the cash to thrive. But it also necessitated the need to reincarnate himself every so often to not be caught as an immortal. Since he had no mind control abilities he simply did this with distance and reappearing as the son, keeping in contact with verbal and written communication.
Scooping some of the soap off his chest he moved it to Fallon's back. Making his hand slip over her skin as he still stroked her. The pads of his fingers tingled delightfully at the contact.
"I am sure between the three of us we can invite clanmates, friends and promising acquaintances. Suki had mentioned something about caterers, were you going to be cooking, using a caterer or a restaurant?" He hoped it was one of the later two as he did not wish her to overdo anything and hiring someone would be easiest for them all.
Fallon
18 years ago
Not having had to deal with centuries of issues or issues of centuries, Fallon considered what Cyrus had said, and wondered how time would effect her in that way. If she remained a teacher, she could probably get away with the non-aging aspect of her life, by just changing schools. She could see how it would become almost impossible if she were tied to just one school, like Cyrus was tied to his own businesses. She was glad he seemed to have worked out a system that allowed him to handle the problem with as little trouble as necessary.
"Okay...no schmoozing...but this party is for both of us..." Turning his face towards her, Fallon wanted him to understand that it meant a great deal that he see that. While he may only be going through the motions to make her happy, it was important to her that he be a part of this with her. The house and their lives together were being shared with people she cared about, or hoped to care about in the future, and he was the number one person on that list.
"So we'll sit down and make a list together, and if there's anyone I suggest that you'd rather not invite, we can talk about it."
She grinned mischievously, as if to tell him he could comment, but that she'd probably win that discussion anyway.
Arching her back at the touch of his fingers, Fallon pressed herself into him, and held him tight, sighing contentedly.
"I'm going to have it catered...by a restaurant that Suki is choosing. We have a theme, you see, and all I'm doing basically is finding dishes that I'd like to have, that I hope will compliment the evening...and still taste scrumptuous, of course. That's something else I'll be giving you to pass along, but you can't look...I want you to be surprised as well."
"Okay...no schmoozing...but this party is for both of us..." Turning his face towards her, Fallon wanted him to understand that it meant a great deal that he see that. While he may only be going through the motions to make her happy, it was important to her that he be a part of this with her. The house and their lives together were being shared with people she cared about, or hoped to care about in the future, and he was the number one person on that list.
"So we'll sit down and make a list together, and if there's anyone I suggest that you'd rather not invite, we can talk about it."
She grinned mischievously, as if to tell him he could comment, but that she'd probably win that discussion anyway.
Arching her back at the touch of his fingers, Fallon pressed herself into him, and held him tight, sighing contentedly.
"I'm going to have it catered...by a restaurant that Suki is choosing. We have a theme, you see, and all I'm doing basically is finding dishes that I'd like to have, that I hope will compliment the evening...and still taste scrumptuous, of course. That's something else I'll be giving you to pass along, but you can't look...I want you to be surprised as well."
Cyrus
18 years ago
"I would doubt there will be anyone on the list I would oppose strongly. But if I find one you can try to convince me they should be allowed to attend." A lecherous grin at the thought of her possible convincing techniques slowly crossed his face. He just may have to try to object to someone just to see how she would change his mind.
"A theme? What kind of theme if I am allowed to even know that much?" While he did not need to read the notes he directed Suki to fullfill he did have some plans of his own forming in his mind for that night. If Fallon was not going to fill him in now he would have to rely upon Suki to mesh the two together, so both of them were surprised. Now he just needed a way to spend some time in Nachton without his mate along or wondering. Remembering a voice mail from his Authentication CEO he could spend an hour verifying a collection of pottery before getting to his shopping. Not his favorite item to review but he was passingly aware of what was and what was not authentic.
Leaning slightly forward he kissed her neck, just below the shell of her ear. "I am sure what you choose will be delicious. Though not as tastey as you."
Nibbling gently on her skin with his lips he savored the scent of his kitten mingled with the fruity aroma of the water. Tomorrow he may not be so pleased with the scent on him, but tonight he wanted to lap the ripe fragrance off her lush skin.
"A theme? What kind of theme if I am allowed to even know that much?" While he did not need to read the notes he directed Suki to fullfill he did have some plans of his own forming in his mind for that night. If Fallon was not going to fill him in now he would have to rely upon Suki to mesh the two together, so both of them were surprised. Now he just needed a way to spend some time in Nachton without his mate along or wondering. Remembering a voice mail from his Authentication CEO he could spend an hour verifying a collection of pottery before getting to his shopping. Not his favorite item to review but he was passingly aware of what was and what was not authentic.
Leaning slightly forward he kissed her neck, just below the shell of her ear. "I am sure what you choose will be delicious. Though not as tastey as you."
Nibbling gently on her skin with his lips he savored the scent of his kitten mingled with the fruity aroma of the water. Tomorrow he may not be so pleased with the scent on him, but tonight he wanted to lap the ripe fragrance off her lush skin.
Fallon
18 years ago
Shaking her head and smirking, Fallon raised an eyebrow in her attempt to look somewhat seductive. "Hmmmmm...okay love, you do that, and I'll see how I can go about convincing you otherwise." She kissed him then, teasing his lips open with her tongue, just giving him a small taste of how she might to about swaying his vote.
It was a little odd, sitting in the tub, cuddled together talking like they were, but somehow it gave Fallon a feeling of contentment, and security.
"Of course I will tell you the theme, though I hope you don't think it's silly." She smiled, slightly nervous about telling him, but it was his party too, and he would find out about it eventually anyway.
"When I was at dinner with Ana and Suki we kicked around a couple ideas, and I liked them both so well that I decided to see if I might be able to combine them. What I came up with was based on the movie Hawaii...or rather, the islands come to...Cyrus, will our home have a name? I mean like Heolfor?" She hoped that didn't sound weird, but Fallon wasn't sure if with Cyrus' background, and a house as large as they were going to have, if it would be strange to assign it a title.
"Where was I...oh yes...I remember seeing this movie called Hawaii, when I was pretty young, and I carried the memories of the grandeur and majesty of not only the islands, but the royalty who lived there. I thought if we combined the beauty of the tropics with the elegance of the lifestyle, it would just be...spectacular...?"
She watched him as she laid out her idea, and hoped if he thought it was silly, he wouldn't laugh too hard. Fallon could take criticism well, but sometimes she just hoped her ideas would go over without a hitch, and this was one time she really felt strongly that way.
"So...what do you think?"
His lips soon had her forgetting all about the party, and everything but him, and soon they had more water outside the tub than in, their lovemaking having gotten a little bit wild.
It was a little odd, sitting in the tub, cuddled together talking like they were, but somehow it gave Fallon a feeling of contentment, and security.
"Of course I will tell you the theme, though I hope you don't think it's silly." She smiled, slightly nervous about telling him, but it was his party too, and he would find out about it eventually anyway.
"When I was at dinner with Ana and Suki we kicked around a couple ideas, and I liked them both so well that I decided to see if I might be able to combine them. What I came up with was based on the movie Hawaii...or rather, the islands come to...Cyrus, will our home have a name? I mean like Heolfor?" She hoped that didn't sound weird, but Fallon wasn't sure if with Cyrus' background, and a house as large as they were going to have, if it would be strange to assign it a title.
"Where was I...oh yes...I remember seeing this movie called Hawaii, when I was pretty young, and I carried the memories of the grandeur and majesty of not only the islands, but the royalty who lived there. I thought if we combined the beauty of the tropics with the elegance of the lifestyle, it would just be...spectacular...?"
She watched him as she laid out her idea, and hoped if he thought it was silly, he wouldn't laugh too hard. Fallon could take criticism well, but sometimes she just hoped her ideas would go over without a hitch, and this was one time she really felt strongly that way.
"So...what do you think?"
His lips soon had her forgetting all about the party, and everything but him, and soon they had more water outside the tub than in, their lovemaking having gotten a little bit wild.
Cyrus
18 years ago
Impressed by her creativity he wondered how their elegant home would be transformed or at least giving the impression of the islands. He had been to the polynesian islands briefly a few hundred years ago searching for antiquities. While he was sure they had changed somewhat he did not know what movie she was speaking of.
"I am sure that will be a lovely theme. You are so wonderfully creative Kitten."
Despite her history the love of life shone brightly from her in all that she did. It was inspiring for him since he had become reclusive and predatory over the centuries. The concept of naming their home was nice, since his estate in China was named by the locals he may as well get it over with here and pick something he liked.
"In China the locals named my estate for me after a while. They called it Palace Leopard or Ordu Irbis since I was very clear the jungle surrounding my lands were not to be hunted within. If you wish to pick something english or have me translate it in mongol I would be nice."
Several ideas crossed his mind briefly. They could call their home Qoghsi as it meant to have all that is necessary in ones home. Kui Kogji meant house that flourished or house to love passionately. With Fallon by his side he felt either would be true.
Soon his minx had distracted him from his thoughts with her lithe body and sultry ways. Luckily the tile floor did not mind the water splashed about by their passion. Soon as he was able to stand, after washing and rinsing them both off in the cooled water, he tugged her out of the tub. Most of the towels lay upon the floor soaking up the waves that had washed over the edge. As one towel wrapped itself around his waist, Cyrus gently began to dry his mate with the other.
"You, my wildcat, have tired me out. I think it is time we sleep."
With her skin soft and pink from the extended bath and gentle buffing of the towel he could not resist kissing her shoulder before turning to dry himself. She had worn him out and he was lucky to be able to stand at this point. The towels finished cleaning up the mess and rose into the now empty bath to await cleaning tomorrow night. Running his hand through his hair Cyrus tiredly made his way to the bed.
"I am sure that will be a lovely theme. You are so wonderfully creative Kitten."
Despite her history the love of life shone brightly from her in all that she did. It was inspiring for him since he had become reclusive and predatory over the centuries. The concept of naming their home was nice, since his estate in China was named by the locals he may as well get it over with here and pick something he liked.
"In China the locals named my estate for me after a while. They called it Palace Leopard or Ordu Irbis since I was very clear the jungle surrounding my lands were not to be hunted within. If you wish to pick something english or have me translate it in mongol I would be nice."
Several ideas crossed his mind briefly. They could call their home Qoghsi as it meant to have all that is necessary in ones home. Kui Kogji meant house that flourished or house to love passionately. With Fallon by his side he felt either would be true.
Soon his minx had distracted him from his thoughts with her lithe body and sultry ways. Luckily the tile floor did not mind the water splashed about by their passion. Soon as he was able to stand, after washing and rinsing them both off in the cooled water, he tugged her out of the tub. Most of the towels lay upon the floor soaking up the waves that had washed over the edge. As one towel wrapped itself around his waist, Cyrus gently began to dry his mate with the other.
"You, my wildcat, have tired me out. I think it is time we sleep."
With her skin soft and pink from the extended bath and gentle buffing of the towel he could not resist kissing her shoulder before turning to dry himself. She had worn him out and he was lucky to be able to stand at this point. The towels finished cleaning up the mess and rose into the now empty bath to await cleaning tomorrow night. Running his hand through his hair Cyrus tiredly made his way to the bed.
Fallon
18 years ago
She'd hoped he would like her idea, since she was really pleased with it herself. She wasn't sure how practical it would be, but would trust Suki to make it work. She had an enormous amount of faith in Suki's abilities, and had yet to be let down. Not that she would think any less of the woman if she were to prove unable to do just about everything...Fallon knew Suki was human...and even being a vampire wouldn't allow her to do everything so nearly flawlessly. But it was still true that Suki hadn't ever NOT done anything that was requested of her, so it was natural that Fallon would eventually come to rely on that...just as she was sure Cyrus already had. She snuggled Cyrus when he commented on her creativity, only partially believing him, and partially thinking he was being kind.
She was also rather intrigued about naming their new home, but now that he had offered the idea of coming up with the name to her, she didn't feel nearly creative enough. But wanting to show him that she could at least try, she made a mental note to check out some things on the internet later. She wouldn't worry too much though, as she was pretty sure he would be able to come up with something fitting if asked.
As the water cooled significantly, it became apparent they would need to get out. As usual Cyrus took on the chore of drying her off, and she took on the chore of enjoying it. Once the large, thick towel was half wrapped around her by his arms, Fallon assisted Cyrus in the drying process by rubbing her body against the towel, and him. Carefully stepping on the towels under her feet, to avoid slipping on the wet tile, it was no time before they could leave the room still full of wonderful lovemaking scents, mingled with peaches, and resume their cuddling in slumber.
Wrapping her arms around his waist from behind, she shadowed him into the bedroom, and climbed into bed behind him. Into his waiting arms she nestled, tenderly kissing him good night.
"I love you Cyrus, my love, my life." And not only had he truly given those things to Fallon, but had now also become them. Sighing contentedly, with no concerns whatsoever in her head, Fallon drifted into her daytime sleep, with ease.
She was also rather intrigued about naming their new home, but now that he had offered the idea of coming up with the name to her, she didn't feel nearly creative enough. But wanting to show him that she could at least try, she made a mental note to check out some things on the internet later. She wouldn't worry too much though, as she was pretty sure he would be able to come up with something fitting if asked.
As the water cooled significantly, it became apparent they would need to get out. As usual Cyrus took on the chore of drying her off, and she took on the chore of enjoying it. Once the large, thick towel was half wrapped around her by his arms, Fallon assisted Cyrus in the drying process by rubbing her body against the towel, and him. Carefully stepping on the towels under her feet, to avoid slipping on the wet tile, it was no time before they could leave the room still full of wonderful lovemaking scents, mingled with peaches, and resume their cuddling in slumber.
Wrapping her arms around his waist from behind, she shadowed him into the bedroom, and climbed into bed behind him. Into his waiting arms she nestled, tenderly kissing him good night.
"I love you Cyrus, my love, my life." And not only had he truly given those things to Fallon, but had now also become them. Sighing contentedly, with no concerns whatsoever in her head, Fallon drifted into her daytime sleep, with ease.
Cyrus
18 years ago
Despite his tiredness he lay watching his mate sleep for quite some time. Even though he had basically attacked her earlier, she still loved him. It was humbling and unbelievable to him. Somehow she made him less of a monster and more of a man. He loved her more than life itself.
The sun was high when he finally joined her in sleep, still facing her, gently stroking the soft skin of her now bruise free hip.
((Cy & Fallon out, please lock))
The sun was high when he finally joined her in sleep, still facing her, gently stroking the soft skin of her now bruise free hip.
((Cy & Fallon out, please lock))
Fallon
18 years ago
(smooches! Don't you just love him!!!)