Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum (shipmaster) wrote in clockwork_rp, @ 2008-09-19 21:12:00 |
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Entry tags: | kilik::youare_epicfail, rtas::shipmaster |
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Who: Kilik (youare_epicfail ), Rtas 'Vadum (shipmaster )
What: Spa relaxation time for two friends
When:Backtracked to the 17th of August
Where: Hot springs in the mountains
Warnings: Nudity, it is a spa after all.
Rtas 'Vadum: 'Vadum strode through the city there making her way through the streets, a quirk of a smile on her mandibles as she made her way to where she would meet Kilik. She'd thought that after finding the hot springs in the mountains that she'd heard about it might do for the both of them to get out of the city for a time so she'd suggested as much to her similarly changed friend the last time she saw her.
After a short while her long legs brought her to the place of meeting by the edge of the woods, by a post that seemed to have little purpose. Stopping there she cast her gaze about to see if Kilik had already arrived as yet.
Kilik: Having sped through the city on his ATs Kilik exchanged them for his normal shoes when he reached the edge of the city. Handy as ATs were getting stuck in muddy earth with them was a mistake you only made once before learning that wheels had no place in some places. "Vadum" Calling out to the alien she smiled and headed towards her friend. "I hope I didn't keep you waiting."
Rtas 'Vadum: letting her thoughts drift a bit as she waited 'Vadum's thoughts settled on those of her friend, what they'd done together so far, giving a soft smile at the thought of the happenings when they had met to make the cast. Her thoughts interrupted though as Kilik's voice cut through them, smiling there as she called back, "Good to see you Kilik,” stepping over towards her friend in turn, "I trust you had a safe journey over here? It is no matter I have not waited long,"
Kilik: "The rooftops are safe enough." Kilik nodded, referring to the sudden outcropping of crime and violence in the city. “Are you ready to leave?" The bag over her shoulder held everything deemed necessary for a trip to the onsen - which mostly consisted of an almost obscene amount of towels.
Rtas 'Vadum: "Indeed...the rooftops do provide a safer route than the streets at present," she replied with a nod, looking to the bag Kilik was carrying before nodding, "That I am, shall we?" Smiling to her friend there and gesturing to the woods, waiting for her to start walking before she would follow.
At present she was wearing less armour than usual to make it easier to remove when it came to it, her thigh armour and cut down torso harness all that she was wearing apart from the undersuit, though she was still carrying a single energy sword at her hip.
Kilik: "Certainly." Nodding Kilik looked around after coming to a stop at Rtas side. "Which direction do we need to go?"
Rtas 'Vadum: 'Vadum turned toward the forest as Kilik came to her side before pointing up and a little to the right, "It is up in that direction, it is not difficult to get to and should not take much time, let us go" she replied with a smile before moving off at a pace that she would be able to keep up with, glancing back to her there before looking ahead.
Kilik: Hurrying a little to keep pace Kilik nodded again, walking through the forest before breaking the silence between them. "I'm glad we're going. I heard of the hot springs a while ago, but I just never found the time to go by myself." Plus it would have been a little lonely as well.
Rtas 'Vadum: Slowing her pace a bit so that her friend didn't need to hurry, taking in the peaceful nature of the forest around them, "Indeed...it is good to get away from that establishment, even warriors need time to relax," she replied softly giving a soft smile to the other there as they walked along, glad of the company.
Kilik: "Do you have hot springs on your home world?" Folding her hands behind her back Kilik stretched, pushing her chest out to relieve the dull ache of her muscles, unused to carrying the not unsubstantial weight now attached to it.
Rtas 'Vadum: 'Vadum nodded to the question, looking back to the other as they walked, "There are indeed in places...as well as artificial ones made," she replied recalling times she herself had used such, smiling back to the other as they walked.
Kilik: "I've only been once, with my sister." It was even nice to wander through the forest, the midday light being filtered by the canopy of leaves above and only leaving a dappling of bright spot on the ground ahead of them. "What about you? Do you have siblings?"
Rtas 'Vadum: "Ah indeed?" Walking along with Kilik, enjoying even just the walk through the peaceful forest, looking back to her there at the question, "I've two sisters, both living back on Sanghelios last I heard," she replied with a soft smile before looking back ahead, thoughts of whether they were fine or not passed through her mind.
Kilik: "Are they younger?" Stretching again Kilik rubbed her shoulders, she really was looking forward to that relaxing hot water. "How much further do you think it is?"
Rtas 'Vadum: 'Vadum shook her head softly, "Both are younger than I," she replied softly, the slope getting steeper as they moved further through the forest and along the mountain side, trees becoming more sparse as they went, "Not much further, just a few more minutes walk," she replied with a smile to the other, she to looking forward to relaxing in the water there.
Kilik: "Alright." Nodding with determination Kilik picked up the pace again, a lifetime of physical exercise making it easier even if not effortless. "What are they like? Your sisters I mean."
Rtas 'Vadum: 'Vadum easily kept pace with her as she sped up, looking to her at the question, "They are both kindly and caring people, I have not seen them in some time.." she replied before returning to silence for the time it took them to finally make it to the entrance to the springs, the steam could be seen rising above the rocks around it from a good distance, "Hear we are at last," looking to her friend with a smile as she walked in past the rocks.
Kilik: "That sounds a bit like my sister." Smiling Kilik came to a stop and took a deep breath, taking in the sight of their goal. "Alright."
Rtas 'Vadum: 'Vadum looked over to Kilik with a smile at that, "Ah indeed, a...nice sister then I would imagine," she replied with a soft smile as they reached the Hot springs, taking a look about the place, before noting a place by the side where they could put all that was not required, taking a deep breath of the steamy air she looked back to Kilik with a soft grin, "it has been too long...mm..there is a place over there that should be suitable for our things," sitting herself on a nearby rock she undid the latches of her thigh armour, as she did a thought occurred to her, "mm...I am unfamiliar with your people’s customs in regard to such hot springs, such as garments at all?"
Kilik: "Ah...It depends...” Recalling what he knew Kilik set his backpack down. "Usually you just wrap a towel around you...or you can go without it if it is not a mixed gender spring." Kilik himself had intended to do it as his sister had with a towel tucked over his chest and another one around his hips.
Rtas 'Vadum: 'Vadum nodded softly and listened as Kilik replied, removing the armour from first one thigh and then the other, "Ah indeed...that is understandable, my own people also go without in most cases," she replied as she unfastened her chest harness before removing it and also set it aside leaving her in her undersuit, "It would seem we are both of the same gender then even if it is not our...original gender.." she replied thoughtfully, drawing a finger along the front of her undersuit the suit parting as her finger moved, "I hope that it will not bother you if I go without.."
Kilik: "No...if you're fine with it I don't mind." Kilik quickly assured Rtas, not wanting to appear...uncool...for the lack of a better word for it, glancing over and watching the fabric part at Rtas' touch. "How does it do that?"
Rtas 'Vadum: Looking over to the other she nodded at the reply, slowly drawing the finger down to her belly, "The bonds within it that keep it as suited to my body can be instructed to part and also join, in such a way that it may be removed and put on without damage to it," she explained as she began slipping it off, the suit looser now that she had parted it.
Kilik: "That's impressive." As the fabric began to slide down Kilik quickly looked away, stripping the shirt he had decided on wearing, revealing a white, lacy bra under it before unfastening his hiking shorts and sliding it down shapely thighs, by now more used to the body's form and softness, simply treating it as he would his sister's "Your technology is fascinating."
Rtas 'Vadum: 'Vadum smiled to her friend at that, noticing her look away there as she slipped the undersuit off slowly, "Indeed...if you wish, I could show you more of it...you do show great interest in it," she replied softly after a moment's thought, finally slipping the last of her suit off she placed aside, watching her shapely friend for a moment before looking to the pool, "You need not avert your eyes from me if you do not wish to, I do not mind it," she replied as she stood slowly, totally naked before her friend, taking a step toward the water there as she looked over to her friend once more with that smile before crouching down and running the long fingers of one hand through the hot water below.
Kilik: Tucking her towels around her generous bust Kilik glanced back over, eyes trailing over the oddly elegant curves and lines of Rtas body. "How is the water?" He asked, clearing his throat and moving over to join the alien. "You're very comfortable even in your changed body." He remarked quietly, keeping his eyes on the softly steaming surface of the pool.
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum looked up to her friend there as she tucked those towels around her, finding herself admiring the elegant curves of her friends now female body, smiling to her as she moved over to join her, "The water is quite nice, at a good temperature I would say," she replied as she looked to the steaming water below before looking back up to her friend at the question, thinking a moment before replying softly, "Indeed..I find there's no reason to be ashamed of such a change, it is still my own body even if I am no longer male," slipping into the water gracefully then moving a bit out into the spring before turning to face her friend with a smile "Mmm..it's been too long...”
Kilik: "I guess you're right." Smiling somewhat hesitantly Kilik sat on the edge to let her legs slide into the pool and sighed in pleasure at the heat. "It is really a good temperature."
Rtas Vadum: Drifting to lean against one the rocks in the spring, closing her eyes for a moment as she enjoyed the heat of the water, "Mmm...most certainly...” she replied with a sigh as she opened her eyes once more and looked to her friend, “What of yourself? Are you not comfortable with your current form?” she asked softly, curious as her eyes went over her friends form.
Kilik: "I'm not uncomfortable...." Leaning her head back Kilik let the hot water support her for the moment, staring up and watching the steam reach towards the sky, billowing and curling before dissipating. "It feels like my old body but....at the same time it's as if I'm not me any longer - as if I'd magically turned into my sister."
Rtas Vadum: 'Vadum nodded softly at that looking over to her friend thoughtfully as she rest back against the rock, "That is good then...mmm...indeed...that would seem a strange thing...perhaps it has something to do with the female body?" she replied and put forward before pushing away from the rock and drifting over to beside her friend there, settling herself there beside her, gaze looking over her before she cast her gaze to the sky as she enjoyed the heat.
Kilik: "It's just....this is kind of all that you could tell us apart by...I mean once she hit puberty you'd have to be blind to confuse us." Moving with the little waves Rtas movements caused Kilik spun slowly in the water, long hair now wet and a darker pink, almost red as it billowed and curled in the water. "But maybe...I guess she would find it easier to be here too."
Rtas ‘Vadum: "Indeed...on outward appearance I would assume so... but what of your given personalities, were they so similar to each other?" she asked softly as her gaze drifted back down to her friend as she spun in the water, her gaze tracing over her billowing wet hair before following to her form as they both relaxed in the steaming water, tilting her head softly as Kilik spoke again, "How so?" she asked softly a hand tracing above the surface of the water near one of the trailing strands of her friends hair there.
Kilik; "They have no reason to hate her." Closing her eyes Kilik welcomed the darkness for a moment, feeling almost removed his body and all the dirty, tangled emotions attached to it. "She could be one of them...I'm just...me."
Rtas ‘Vadum: "They? Others from your time here?" she replied softly, before going on to ask softly "for what reasons would they hate you?" gently running a finger along one of those strands of hair softly as she watched her friend, "Be one of them? Is it not better to be yourself?" she put forward in a soft tone.
Kilik: "Same world, but they come from my future." Breathing out slowly Kilik sighed silently. "I will hurt them very badly" Turning her head she opened her eyes, blinking at the large hand move so delicately. "And being myself....it's lonely." And let’s face it, the little gem king was not exactly the kind of person to make friends easily, especially in a place like this.
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum nodded thoughtfully as Kilik replied, "I see...I am sure that you would have a reason for doing such a thing, I would not take you as one to fight without reason Kilik," she replied softly as her hand traced up along through her friends hair before gently touching and holding her shoulder there, "it takes strength to walk a lonely path, however you are not alone here.." she said softly gazing to her with a soft smile on her mandibles.
Kilik: Blinking again Kilik considered Rtas' words, the smile, somehow lacking none of its warmth even though it was on such an alien face and the...yes it could only be called an offer, all of it joined by the heat of the hot spring serving to conjure a blush on the usually pale youth's face. "Thank you...” He mumbled, made awkward by the absolute lack of limits or conditions he was so used to.
Rtas ’Vadum: 'Vadum smiled softly and warmly to her friend, feeling a slight heat rising to her face aided slightly by the heat of the steaming water but not entirely as she gazed softly to Kilik at her reply, "you are welcome.." she replied gently in turn, her hand gently stroking along her friends shoulder and gently down to her back, her touch delicate despite her seeming size and strength.
Kilik: Gentle as the touch was it was still enough to dislodge the already towel already heavy with water and only precariously clinging on to offer some doubtful cover for Kilik's bust and letting it drift away slowly as the pink haired girl smiled, completely unaware at the alien next to her.
Rtas ‘Vadum: Even as the towel slipped away ‘Vadum smiled warmly to Kilik, the towel’s missing presence seemingly going unnoticed by both. Her soft caress moving gently over her back in a gentle massaging motion, her gaze drifting slowly down her friends feminine form once more, noticing then her friends now uncovered bust, not something that her own species had but as she let her gaze travel down her form she could only think that they complimented her looks. Her smile unwavering there as she returned her eyes to travel back up to her friends own, a gentle motion of her hand at her back offering to draw her closer.
Kilik: Lulling as the warm water and the gentle touch was Kilik let her eyes slip shut, thus missing the not appreciative look her womanly curves garnered and moving closer to Rtas, the water carrying her as she was pulled closer to the comforting presence of her tall, slightly odd friend. "Your hands don't feel all that different from human's..." She murmured distractedly, still smiling, for once relaxed and at ease with everything.
Rtas ‘Vadum: Drawing her slowly and softly closer 'Vadum gently turned her friend until she was facing away from her and close but not too close in front of her. Her hand softly caressing and beginning to gently massage there as her other hand joined it gently. Her mandibles still quirked in that warm smile as they both relaxed, tilting her head at the murmured comment "ah indeed..?" 'Vadum replied softly, gently tracing one of her hands along one of Kilik's arms until it reached Kilik's own idly, smiling softly at the comparison as they relaxed there.
Kilik: Opening her eyes Kilik glanced over at their hands, the dark brown skin of Rtas' making her own skin look even paler in comparison. "Well the second thumb aside..." She chuckled, turning her hand over so they were palm to palm, her hand almost swallowed by the other's size. "But really...sometimes I feel I shouldn't insult you by telling you how you resemble a human in this way or that - humans aren't really all that great sometimes." She mused, exploring Rtas hand with curious fingertips.
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum chuckled softly in return at her friends comment, holding her hand still there as Kilik's own explored it, flexing it every now and again so that her friend could feel how it moved, "Mmm..it is no matter...it is a valid frame of reference for you, who have only seen your own kind...despite your race's shortcomings they have gained my respect.." she replied thoughtfully, exploring Kilik's back with her own fingertips there.
Kilik: Rubbing her thumb along the side of Rtas hand Kilik shivered, the exploring touch not entirely new but surprising in the lack of revulsion that came with it. "But you're you...and ..." There it was again that darker hue of red on her already rose coloured cheeks. "I think I like it better that way."
Rtas ‘Vadum: Letting her fingers drift and explore the contours of Kilik's back Rtas tilted her head in thought as her friend spoke, not quite able to see that darker hue from there even so she felt a soft heat rise around her head, "Just as you are you, I think the same of you..it is part of what we are, there is no use in denying such," she replied softly, her hand gently surrounding her friend's as her fingers softly explored along her friend’s side.
Kilik: Licking her lips Kilik nodded, struck speechless by the odd feelings beginning to unfurl inside her, making her instinctively lean closer to Rtas, searching more of that touch, blush settling on her face to stay for the time being.
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum slowly drew her friend closer as she leaned closer, fingers drifting back and forth along the soft skin of her friends side until her friends back brushed against her chest, slowly sliding her long fingers gently around to her friends front, caressing softly over her belly as she gazed down to her friend with a warm smile, their hands still held with each other, the heat on her face settling at a steady temperature as feelings of her own drifted about within her.
Kilik: Settling against Rtas Kilik closed his eyes again, taking a deep breath and willing his body to stay relaxed. Sure it was an odd position to be in considering he was partially naked and Rtas was wearing even less and the way it felt to be touched by the tall warrior felt almost...sensual, but they were not only both men (usually at least), Sano and Spitfire had more than proven that that was no real obstacle, more importantly they were not even the same species. Calming his heartbeat he let his head fall back against the strong shoulder, peering through his thick lashes up at the brutal scar that marked his friend's face, the familiarity of the moment prompting him to speak. "Can I ask you... about that scar?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: Relaxing there slowly as Kilik settled against her, 'Vadum continued her soft exploration of her friends belly there, gazing down to her with that soft smile on her mandibles as she reflected on the feelings running through her for the one, whether it was this female body that had her feeling such she did not know, but she did not deny them even if they were of different species..her fingers tracing softly and continually there at her friends belly, almost sensual in their touch. Peering back down to her friends gaze there she replied with a soft nod to his question, "You may...” gently releasing her friend’s hand she reached up and brushed the stub of the left mandibles."It was during the first encounter with the parasite...it had boarded and began to infect the agricultural ship Infinite Succor...I lead my team to fight and control it...many of my team gave their lives in the fight, this wound..this scar...” gesturing to the scar and mandibles, "is a reminder of what happened, the parasite...it consumed my Sub commander, Kusovai...he was our best sword combatant even in such a state, I gave him the honourable death he deserved rather than have him rot with that parasite.." she explained softly as she remembered, letting her hand drift down again to join the other at her friends belly, taking a deep breath before her smile slowly returned.
Kilik: Reaching down Kilik squeezes Rtas hand, instinctively trying to convey her sympathy. “This parasite sounds horrible." She murmured, the warm water, the gentle embrace and the accepting company all serving to create a relaxing and comforting atmosphere that something like that was far removed from, almost as if it belonged to another world.
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum gazed down with a soft smile at the sympathetic squeeze to her hand, turning that hand softly to gently grasp Kilik’s own, "It is indeed...but do not let it bother you.." she replied softly, her other hand continuing its soft caress up and down her friends soft belly as she let herself relax there in the gentle embrace and warm water with her friend, thoughts of that time drifting away with the water as she held the other gently close to her.
Kilik: Serene as it was Kilik was a teenage boy...well girl at the moment and staying still for any length of time didn't happen often, especially when, no matter what he tried to think about to distract himself his thoughts always came back to the fingers brushing over his stomach and the strange almost ticklish tingling it was causing, fiddling absentmindedly with Rtas finger that were wrapped around her own hand. "So...are you like a big military guy?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: Watching her friend as they relaxed there together Rtas let her thoughts drift, smiling as she felt Kilik fiddle softly with her fingers that were wrapped around her own, tilting her head at the question before nodding, "I suppose that would be accurate yes..I was a Special Operations Commander and Shipmaster of the Shadow of Intent," She explained taking a brief moment to look the stars before looking back down to her friend, the hand at her friends belly moving all the while, exploring softly higher and lower over her belly there idly.
Kilik: Biting her bottom lip Kilik flushed again when the back of those exploring hands brushed against the bottom curve of one of her breasts, sending a shiver through her. "Ah..." More fiddling. "So how old are you?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum tilted her head at her friends question, noticing as well the shiver that ran through her there, "Hmm..27 cycles of my planet around its stars, how that would compare to your own worlds I do not know," she replied softly, bringing her hand to softly brush along the bottom curve of one of her breasts once more, gently turning her hand to follow the curve for a moment before slowly lowering back down to her belly,
Kilik: Turning a deeper shade of red Kilik sucked in a deep breath as the strange tingley feeling easily tripled in intensity at that exploring touch, her nipples growing hard much to her mortification, something that would have had her scrambling for the other end of the pool if it hadn't also awoken this strange craving for...more . "Well..." Swallowing hard she tried to keep talking, downplaying what had just happened, "How old do your people usually grow?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: Slowly drawing her hand down her friends soft smooth belly once more 'Vadum watched her friends reaction to her touch, a warm smile on her lips as a soft heat rose within her as she explored her friends body, "On average we can grow to one hundred and ten or more cycles," she explained softly, brushing gently down her lower belly further and further until she drew it back up and along that smooth belly and softly up along the curve of one of her friends breasts, her fingers slowly brushing over its curves exploring, avoiding touching that nipple until she drew the hand back down softly, drawing a finger softly over that nipple as it went.
Kilik: "So you're...pretty youn.." Kilik's mouth snapped shut because yes, there wasn't all that much further Rtas could go before well...her torso ended, which was incidentally just the area the previous touches had made her feel so very odd, a strange kind of tension now cursing through her that kept her in place even as the large alien hand moved back u..and further up...and skirted past the bit, she was suddenly sure of would feel really really good. Not that Kilik had very long to be disappointed since those leathery fingers returned, scrapping lightly over his flushed nipple and drawing a noise from him that would go down in memory as the most un-manly, mortifying noise in history. The following rush of shame/arousal/embarrassment and even a hint of fear was enough to make him pull away, arms crossing protectively over his chest and his face a lobster shade of red. "Ah... That feels odd." He muttered and edged towards the side of the bath, carefully avoiding looking at the female alien.
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum's reply was halted by her friends sudden cut off of her words, watching her reactions to her attentions, blinking at that sudden noise her friend made as her fingers drew over her flushed nipple, releasing her grip on her friend as she drew away from her, looking down to the water as Kilik edged toward the side of the bath. "You have my apologies for making you uncomfortable..if you wish to leave I understand.." she replied softly not moving to follow her, letting her head turn to look to her friend there.
Kilik: Shaking his head Kilik pulled some of that long pink hair over his shoulder and combed his fingers through it. "You really couldn't have known." After all even as a female Rtas body didn't seem all that different.
Rtas Vadum: Nodding slowly as Kilik spoke 'Vadum watched her, "that is no excuse for me...But no matter.." she replied softly, extending an arm so that she could see how slender it had become in this female form, "such an unusual situation with these changed forms of ours...something that would not ever happen so spontaneously in either of our worlds I am sure.."
Kilik: "Yeah...Like I said, don't worry about it" Watching Rtas with renewed curiosity Kilik absently braided his hair. "What do you do with people...that you really like?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: Looking to her friend there she bobbed her head in a soft nod, before tilting her head in thought at her question, "Hmm..many things may be done between those who like each other a good deal, from ceremonial dances, spending time with one another even to sharing the pleasures that each other’s body can bring..it depends on the two involved," she explained softly as she thought.
Kilik: "Ceremonial dances?" Scooting closer again Kilik was intrigued. "Is there a lot of ceremony involved during courtship?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum smiled to her friend there as she scooted closer, "indeed, a good deal of ceremony can be involved during a courtship, some more or less than others but generally some none the less," she replied with a smile as she thought back to those she had seen on her home world.
Kilik: "Like what?" Embarrassment pushed aside for the moment Kilik was once again caught by the chance to learn about a completely foreign culture. "Do you have somebody who is waiting for you at home?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: "Sometimes ceremonial offerings, other ceremonies to show an individual's skill and many others," she explained softly as she let thoughts run through her mind, tilting her head before shaking it softly, "The only ones I have back home are my family, being a wielder of the blade I cannot marry,"
Kilik: "You can't?" Eyes going wide Kilik scooted closer again. "That seems hard - Does the government prohibit it?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum nodded softly, "indeed, it is a tradition of my people, those who wield the blade may not marry, however, they may court and breed with which ever female they would desire, should they wish to, to ensure the sword-fighter genes are passed on to the next generation," giving a soft smile as she explained such a tradition.
Kilik: "So then why can't they marry?" Leaning against the stones making up the edge of the basin Kilik prop her chin up. "I mean, what's the difference?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum shook her head softly, "A swordsman cannot marry only breed with the chosen female...smaller courtship is often done to show that the swordsman and the female are willing for such, however such courtship is not always necessary..but such courtship by tradition can never lead to marriage even if the two involved care for one another, a difference is that this courtship can be done with females already married.." she explained as best she could as she went to lean back against the stones near her friend.
Kilik: "So...warriors live outside the boundaries of marriage?" Stretching her legs out again Kilik stretched them out and floated to the surface again. "What made you decide to become a soldier?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum shakes head softly, "Only those warriors who take up the sword," she replied softly before looking to her with a tilt to her head, "to protect and bring honour to my people," she replied as she stretched a bit as she watched her friend there.
Kilik: "So there are different types of warriors? What does taking up the sword mean?" Rubbing her foot up her shin Kilik frowned a little in thought, mind working to puzzle together a picture out of the various little details Rtas was providing. "Can you ever stop being a warrior? Retire and start proper a family?"
Rtas ‘Vadum: Nodding softly, "There are, indeed there are many stations a warrior can find in the military. Only those who have proven themselves may take up the sword," 'Vadum explained softly before nodding again gently, "There are times when old warriors lay down their weapons to retire to more peaceful duties, there are many who stay in service for as long as they are able,"
Kilik: "Warriors are regarded highly by your people, aren't they?" Rolling over on her stomach Kilik floated again. "I never wanted to fight."
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum nodded softly in reply, "Indeed they are...” shifting a bit into a more comfortable position there in the water she nodded again at her friends reply.”That is understandable, not all wish to fight...some only do what they must to protect others, not because they want to fight,"
Kilik: "It's funny, really. Because that is what we were created for...but I really don't want to." Pillowing her chin on her crossed arms Kilik stared at the underbrush a few feet away. "When I was pretty young my sister and I watched somebody murder one of our caretakers...the sounds, the look in his eyes ...I never want to see that again"
Rtas ‘Vadum: "Indeed...however not everything is unchangeable, you yourself may determine your own course," she replied thoughtfully, watching her friend as she stared into the underbrush, "That is a horrible sight for one so young to see...I too wish you do not," Moving over slowly closer she watched her friend all the while, though not moving to touch her lest she indicate she wished her to.
Kilik: Sighing heavily Kilik turned her head to the side and smiled faintly at Rtas. "I don't think I have ever talked about it with anybody. All the others knew what happened, we all went through the same thing, and...I don't really know a lot of other people."
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum returned a soft smile like quirk of her mandibles to the faint smile from Kilik, "Indeed...you always have my ear...such things cannot have been easy to bring up or talk to in such an environment...” she replied softly as she settled close by but still giving her friend room.
Kilik: "Thank you." Reaching over Kilik gave Rtas arm a quick squeeze. "Somehow I feel like I can trust you with all these things...it's strange."
Rtas ‘Vadum: "You are most welcome," replying with a smile at that quick squeeze to her arm, giving a somewhat solemn nod, "I am honoured by your trust, my friend...you have my own.." her hand moving over to give her shoulder a gentle quick squeeze in turn.
Kilik: "It's nice to have a friend." Rolling back over Kilik sat up again, brushing wet hair out of her face. "It's just sad that none of this will stay with us when we leave."
Rtas ‘Vadum: "Indeed it is...” looking to Kilik before gazing to the sky above them, "It can bring sorrow to think about...however, even if we do not remember after..while we still yet remain we still do, that time we remain is that which matters for us, and for such friendships forged in this place,"
Kilik: "I think if nothing else....even if I won't consciously remember, I'll still somehow feel it." A delicate hand moved to press against his chest," In here somehow. And that is why I won't be sad if people will leave."
Rtas ‘Vadum: "Indeed...we can only hope that even if our memories of this place may be forgotten, they will be remembered in essence...” 'Vadum replied softly with a hand to her own chest, before reaching over to give her friends shoulder a gentle squeeze before drawing her hand back again, "those who leave return to where they belong..even if they may not remember, we will...”
Kilik: "I guess I understand Yasuyoshi better now when he said that what happens here isn't pointless." Smiling a little at the squeeze Kilik bobbed her head in a little nod. "Though he was still a nosy bastard." He added in a muted grumble.
Rtas ‘Vadum: Giving a soft nod "ah indeed...I do not know this Yasuyoshi by name but they sound like wise words.." she replied before tilting her head at the muted grumble, leaning back a bit against the rocks as they relaxed there.
Kilik: "Believe me you aren't missing much." Scooting a few inches closer again Kilik ran a curious finger up Rtas arm, watching her face. "Your skin feels a little different from mine."
Rtas ‘Vadum: 'Vadum gave a soft chuckle, "Is that so.." she replied with a smile on her mandibles as she looked to Kilik as she felt that curious finger run up her arm, "quite so..your own is much smoother than my own...” she replied softly her other arm gently reaching over to return the gesture to her friend’s upper arm gently for a moment before drifting back again.
Kilik: "I think that's just because I'm a girl right now. Girls always have nicer skin." Still Kilik couldn't help a little pleased smile. "is your skin tougher?" He prodded, curiosity overcoming his reluctance.
Rtas ‘Vadum: "Indeed...though if you were not a girl at current I would wager that your skin would still be smoother than my own," Nodding softly to her friends next question as she was prodded, "My skin is likely tougher than your own yes," she replied with a soft smile.