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[but_why_u_mad]

[There's a sense of deja vu in the air as Mads ventures out into the Keep. Since being outed, he's kept to himself and for the most part, ignored the journal. Unless Anna's got something to say. Don't look at me like that. The man's gotta have a hobby

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[angha_firebird]

[Aara was flipping through the pages of a book, juggling with a multitude of others under her arm. Making her way from the library to the kitches, she happened to pass right by the chapel--and she's so caught up in looking at a new recipe she isn't really watching where she was going. Her brows are drawn together in concentration, the material of the skirt of her dress swishing about her legs as she walked.]

[but_why_u_mad]

[She does cross paths with Mads in the process and he does no appreciate being walked on.]

No excuse me, my dear?

[Voice is chillingly pleasant.]

[angha_firebird]

[She startles, eyes lifting from her book as she turns to stare, gape-mouthed at the stranger before her. Another being with pale eyes. Like her. She shakes herself from her observation enough to apologize, cheeks pinking slightly in embarrassment.]

I am so sorry. I was not paying attention, please forgive me.

[Her muscles tense somewhat. What if he found it inexcusable?]

[but_why_u_mad]

[He is undeterred by her staring. Rudeness is only a minor irritation in his opinion, so it could easily be set aside. Especially considering she was begging to be forgiven. Feeding his ego made him a little more agreeable.]

All is forgiven. No harm done, non?

[angha_firebird]

[Her tensed muscles are soon relaxing, and Aara gives the stranger a small, relieved smile.]

Thank you.

[She tilts her head to one side, considering, then smiles a bit wider this time.]

I will be trying a new recipe in the kitchens, today. You can come eat later, if you like. Friends will also be welcome. I tend to cook too much food, you see.

So oftentimes there will be something for any who are hungry.

[but_why_u_mad]

A personal invitation. I am flattered.

[Except he's not. This person must not know who he is.]

May I ask your name, mon amour?

[angha_firebird]

[Mon amour? She wondered what it meant. Maybe it was something similar to angha? She smiles slightly, despite her curiosity.]

I am called Aara.

[She waits, hoping he will introduce himself as well. Oh, she's heard 'of' you Mads, but she does not know that is to whom she is speaking. Yet.]

[but_why_u_mad]

Pleasure, Aara.

I am Mads.

[Do not be so quick to judge. He hasn't been impolite, has he? Still, he expects this conversation to take a downward turn. But he doesn't really seem to care, as he's moving around Aara to continue on to his destination.]

[angha_firebird]

[The slight smile freezes on Aara's face. Her entire body tenses, heart thumping wildly within her. She backs away one step, then another, but Mads is already walking away. She turns to stare after him, but anger rises swiftly within her.]

I will not allow you to hurt them--to hurt any of us.

[Her tone is a deep and guttural sound as anger and fear wars through her. It seems as though she already made her decision.]

If you do not cause anyone harm, then hopefully we will be able to get along. Touch any who are mine to protect, and we will not be friends.

[but_why_u_mad]

[Mads wants to laugh. It's on the tip of his tongue, but composure takes precedence to amusement, so instead, he turns to look at Aara once more. And he smiles. He doesn't need your friendship, Aara. He doesn't really care if you hate him. All he really had back home was his cat. So being alone is a staple for him.

He does miss his cat though, surprisingly.]

You have nothing to fear from me, mon amour.

[You're not his prey. 8>]

[angha_firebird]

[Uneasily backing up another step, Aara scrutinizes his expression, looking for any hint that he might be playing with her. She doesn't see anything in his face that tells her whether he is or isn't however, though she tends to give others the benefit of the doubt.]

What about others, here?

[She asks hesitantly. She has to know. She cares more about their well being than her own.]

[but_why_u_mad]

My world is gone, just as yours is, non? And so is whatever business I had there. I do not live in the past. Do you?

[And he's gonna turn to leave. It's not technically a lie. Is he planning to cause any harm to Anna? No not currently. But that ball's in her court.]

[angha_firebird]

[With a startled shock, Aara actually flinches slightly at his words. He was right. And he just said exactly what she needed to hear for her heart to reach out to him. To trust him. She races toward him when he turns to walk away, heart aching. She moves to lightly touch his arm when she catches up to him, then quickly pulls her hand away.]

I'm sorry.

[but_why_u_mad]

[He feels her hand on him for the briefest of moments. People do not normally...touch him. And he wants to say as much. But her apology stops him. Twice in this encounter she's apologized. +1 Ego boost.]

No harm done.

[angha_firebird]

[Nodding slowly, Aara carefully backs away. He seemed to be heading somewhere--and her books were hard to carry with one arm. She shifts them back to cradle over her chest, bobs in something close to a curtsy, and turns to walk away. Then, she calls lightly over her shoulder.]

You are still welcome for food.

Everyone needs to eat.

[but_why_u_mad]

Merci, your kindness is noted.

[Maybe he will show up.]