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SaDiablo Hall, Dhemlan, Kaeleer, Saturday Evening (Fandom Time)

May 12, 2012 19:22

The first week Karla, Warren, and Raven had been back, they had been granted a leave on lessons. After all, Warren and Raven had just graduated from high school and that was an accomplishment of some note. Even Lucivar had announced his morning exercises for the week were voluntary only, making the three of them (okay, Raven and Warren) immediately ( Read more... )

[lucivar], where: dhemlan, conversations i don't know about, who: the boyos, [raven], where: the keep, kaeleer, who: warren worthington iii

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hells_highlord May 13 2012, 01:04:40 UTC

"Last time, we went over how to handle things if your Lady wishes more from you than you feel capable of giving at the time," Saetan said, sitting in a comfortable chair in his study, rather than in his usual position behind his large, blackwood desk. The boyos were arranged in a circle of chairs around him; deep, comfortable chairs, save for Warren's, which was a variation of the kind of furniture found in Eyrien homes, comfortable for people with wings. There were plates of Mrs. Beale's nutcakes along with pots of tea and coffee and Saetan's own bottle of yarbarah. Yes, he was teaching these lads, but these were not the kind of lessons where one could act the professor. For them to learn what they needed to know, for them to discuss topics freely and honestly, the atmosphere needed to be one of comfort and trust ( ... )

theboyos May 13 2012, 04:38:53 UTC

"Oooh, that's good," Khary said, scribbling down both Warren and Aaron's suggestions. "Ummm...well, there's sort of the opposite of Warren's idea. Instead of more, fancy clothes, fewer ones? But only if you have a good reason for it. I'm not suggesting just stripping down and prancing through the hallways--"

"Thank the Darkness for that," Chaosti interrupted.

"--But getting 'caught' coming out of the shower in a towel, or during sparring practice, or making woodchips. Those'd work, right?"

theboyos May 13 2012, 05:30:17 UTC

And now it was Chaosti's turn and some of his habitual Warlord Prince arrogance fell away. "Eating," he mumbled, trying not to flush. "You can do it...you know. Erotically."

The other boyos were trying not to laugh. That helped Chaosti get over his embarrassment enough to glare at them.

hells_highlord May 13 2012, 09:21:20 UTC

Saetan gave him an indulgent smile and nodded. "Excellent examples all of you, though I'm seconding Chaosti's suggestion of not running naked through the hallway, Khary. For one thing, Helene might never forgive you. For another, I can barely keep up with the exorbitant rate she charges me for dealing with you lot as it is ( ... )

not_a_parakeet May 13 2012, 10:41:09 UTC

OhGoodGod. Warren's gaze kind of lingered on the contents of that box, yes. Lingered and refused to leave, because...

"Um?"

Yeah. Yeah, that was the upper limit of the Worthington eloquence today.

"... Yeah?"

Indeed.

theboyos May 13 2012, 20:06:18 UTC

The boyos didn't seem to share his reticence, however. They were also peering at the box of makeup, but making small noises of curiosity and agreement.

"I've seen Grandmammy Teele's Consort in full face paint once," Chaosti murmured. "It was impressive."

"After Queen Lulann's last Consort's contract expired, you should have seen all the males showing up with paint on," Aaron agreed. "All trying to attract her attention."

"Morghann and I once broke into her grandparents' collection," Khary said with a laugh. "She had streaks of her grandmother's eyeshadow down her face and I proceeded to draw on the wall with her grandfather's khol. We were in trouble for weeks."

not_a_parakeet May 13 2012, 20:24:11 UTC

That was not dawning horror on Warren's face. And people were totally seeing things if they thought otherwise.

"... This is... kind of seen as a very female thing to do, back where I'm from," Warren tentatively shared, still not quite peeling his gaze from the makeup kit. "Well, either female, or loud, angry musicians."

He was only the first very occasionally, and never the second.

theboyos May 13 2012, 20:27:57 UTC

AND NOW YOU WERE GETTING CONFUSED LOOKS FROM ALL OF THE BOYOS, WARREN. Look what you did. You were confusing the boyos.

"Well, females also use face paint," Khary said slowly, turning his confused look back to the others. "And, I mean, they use more of it, more often..."

theboyos May 13 2012, 20:30:14 UTC

"Not among the Dea al Mon," Chaosti supplied immediately. "Our face paint is usually much brighter and more elaborate than the females."

"Let me guess," Aaron said, cracking a smile. "There's some kind of brave, ass-kicking tale involved. Something like a dare."

"But of course, my friend," Chaosti replied. "When isn't there?"

theboyos May 13 2012, 20:39:48 UTC

"I don't understand," Aaron said, glancing back at Warren. "You said your females wear face paint, but not your males? Why not? Isn't the point of face paint to enhance your natural attractiveness? Why shouldn't males wish to do the same?"

not_a_parakeet May 13 2012, 20:48:57 UTC

Warren actually took a moment's silence to think his answer through when the best he could come up with was, 'because it's a GIRL THING.'

You're welcome, boyos.

"Well... I guess we just find other ways to do so. The cut of our clothes, the way we wear our hair, even just the attitude we present ourselves with. I'm sure there have been different cultures back on Earth through history where it was appropriate for males to paint their faces for any reason beyond just the... the shock factor of it all, I guess. But if my dad had ever caught me wearing kohl, he would have thrown a fit."

theboyos May 13 2012, 20:52:47 UTC

More head-shaking. "I have seen pictures of Karla's dances," Khary said. "Females employ all of those same things, plus the face paint."

He was just going to ignore the elephant in the room, re: Warren's father.

hells_highlord May 13 2012, 22:19:14 UTC

"Warren's world has a different view of such things." Saetan ended the cross-chatter diplomatically, totally not mentioning how he thought that view was ridiculous. Or mentioning his less-than-favorable opinions about Warren's father, either. "But, in Kaeleer, both males and females wear face paint, though styles and amounts differ ( ... )

not_a_parakeet May 13 2012, 22:37:44 UTC

Okay. Okay, Warren was okay with this. See how okay with this Warren was? He was totally fine with this.

He was going to have to put on guyliner. And there was no subtle when it came to that sort of thing for him. He was blonde with blue eyes, and already pretty damn pale. It would stand out on him no matter how subtle he was about it.

And the damning thing about it was, he had to admit that it was a look that actually suited Saetan. In that unsettling sort of way that was so... Saetan.

"I might need some help with mine," he mumbled. Totally not awkwardly in any way, shape, or form. Honest.

hells_highlord May 13 2012, 22:57:05 UTC

"I will help Warren," Saetan announced before anyone else could volunteer. "The rest of you can practice on yourselves. While you do, why don't you share some of the more common styles for masculine face paint of your homes. Perhaps that will give Warren some ideas for his own use later on."

He gestured for Warren to bring his chair closer. "Let's take a look at you, boyo, and see what we have to work with."

theboyos May 13 2012, 23:04:21 UTC

The boyos didn't wait long after being given the opportunity to dig through Saetan's kit. Chaosti snagged a bottle filled with a thick gold liquid that shimmered in the firelight. Aaron grabbed for a tiny pot of khol, but was given pause by a stoppered jar of a brown paste that smelled sharply spicy when he opened it.

"Dharo males go in for smokey eyes," he said softly. "But in Nharkhava, they wear patterns on their necks and hands, drawn in natural inks. I'd like to learn how to do that, I think."

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