Late Goodbye | Room 74,240 | Aphro as Needed

[healsforjustice]

As the full moon shone through the clouds above, the entire kingdom of Seyruun seemed to glow under the sliver rays, only further illuminating the stunning white architecture of the city. It was a place of white magic, of goodness and truth, where all were equal and life was happy and prosperous. However, to the usually happy princess of the land,

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[foolishcleric]

"You know this is a bad idea, right?"

"You've been at my side long enough to know that I don't care about bad ideas."

"Yes, and you should know that I will always comment on your idiocy as I see fit."

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So the conversation went earlier as Aldray had prepped for this. Sneaking into the castle was hard enough for those with experience breaking in. For a cleric who could make a thunderstorm look subtle, it was a miracle he managed to get in without incident.

Here he stood in the doorway, behind Amelia. He'd seen the wedding dress, and it confused him - he knew something wasn't right, though. It just didn't seem to fit Amelia to send a letter like that. While he couldn't bring himself to be angry at the princess, he did want answers - however, as usual, he put her first, pulling his cloak off and setting it around her shoulders without a word.

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Once her face moved away from his shoulder, Aldray set to wiping it with the cloth he'd drawn out before, a contemplative look on his face as she questioned him. It seemed both ways were unjust. One toward Amelia and himself, the other toward the innocents. This frustrated and infuriated him - surely there was some other way to do this.

When at wit's end... His usual answer was to charge in headfirst, without much of a plan - if any, and his desire to see justice happen was usually enough to see him through. With justice -and- love backing him this time, surely they could work something out.

He grabbed Amelia's shoulders, and gave her a grin. "We're going to talk to your father. He's a reasonable and wise man. Surely there's something he can figure out. If he's anything like me, he'll move the mountains himself to prevent you from crying."

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She still found herself sniffing a bit, but the feeling of the hankerchief against her sore red eyes soothed her a great deal. However, on hearing Aldray's bold declaration, she blinked, wide eyed and confused

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Aldray reached over, grabbing Amelia's shoulders. "I don't think there's any shame in pointing out that you don't want to do this - and despite being our ruler, he's also your father. Certainly he has obligations to his land, but he also has obligations to his family. Given his nature, I would think that showing the courage to bring this to him would be convincing enough."

He smiled, kissing her forehead again. "And that courage will help us find a way to make this work, Amelia."

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She listened, feeling the ache and pain lift bit by bit. She could feel the tenderness in his words and the kiss, her expression showing her much more at ease, nodding with the smallest of smiles on her face. Yes, she was still drained, but losing the weight of that burden helped greatly. The princess felt once more that she had the will to go on and be brave, for everyone, and that things would turn out for the best

[foolishcleric]

Aldray's shoulders slowly drooped in relaxation - seeing her smile finally was enough to make all the stress from before just melt away. His face tinted just a bit red as he felt his hand on her chest, but his smile remained. His free hand rested on her arm as he nods in response to her query. "Of course - I cannot ignore my lady in her time of need, after all."

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Hand still clutching his, she giggled a little as she tugged him to follow, walking backwards until they were near her large four poster bed. His words made a warm fuzzy feeling she had grown to adore overtake her, eyelids becoming heavy and pushed herself up to reach him better.

"I love you Aldray." she whispered, her hand leaving his on her chest and wrapping around his neck to allow her leverage. Pressing close, she closed the gap between them, pouring all her feelings into an endearing and passionate kiss. There were no words to describe how much she regretted how she treated him before, but hopefully this would make amends.

[foolishcleric]

Aldray leaned down just a bit to help with that distance, though his hands move to her waist, then rest on the small of her back. "And I, you, Amelia..." he answers quietly, meeting the kiss. He accepted it, and reciprocated as best he could - if her kiss was apologies, his was forgiveness.

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Humming happily against his lips, her hand moves to cup his cheek, pouring all the tenderness she can manage into her gestures. If this horrible ordeal had taught her anything, it was to cherish every instant she had with the person she loved.

Nudging herself backwards, she moved to sit on the bed, still holding Aldray. Yes, the gown was a little restrictive, but she didn't care at this point. She shifted along the mattress, pulling him gently to follow. After thinking that she would never be able to feel his arms around her again, she craved his embrace and touches, rekindling some of the first bits of affection they had shared when they had admitted their feelings for one another.

[foolishcleric]

Aldray followed that lead, finding himself above her in what was...well, a position he definitely looked forward to being in, but he didn't expect to be in without her wearing the other dress in her room. However, he wasn't going to let things go too far.

His arms wrap snugly around Amelia, holding her tightly to him as he pulled back from the kiss. "My princess, my lady, my Amelia..." he whispered, kissing her cheeks lightly. "As I would fight for your safety from evil, I will fight to protect your smile as well."

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The princess was all too aware of the man's strong sense of ideals and morals, it was that dedication to what he believed was right that had first drawn her to him. She knew he wouldn't push to go any further than they had done already. Considering his status it wasn't surprising, so she was happy to wait; it would just make the eventual day all the more satisfying when it came.

She allowed herself to relax entirely in the hold, secure and content as he kissed her face, the skin heating up where his lips touched. As much as Amelia declared herself to be a hero who would do the saving rather than be saved, she still felt her heart flutter at the declarations he made.

"Just stay with me, that's all I need." she replied, hands moving to touch his face and allow her fingers to brush the hair on the back of his neck, her smile serene. "In exchange I'll try to make you as happy as you've made me."

[foolishcleric]

Aldray moved a bit - to lay on his side with Amelia, still holding her close. He closed his eyes with a pleased sigh at the feeling of her hands on his face and neck. "You need not do anything, Amelia - sharing your company and seeing you happy again is plenty." He leaned forward, giving her a warm kiss.

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The girl made a contented noise against his lips, holding on tightly as she enjoyed the taste and texture she was experiencing. She whimpered when they had to separate for air, though her eyes were filled with nothing but love and devotion.

"But it's only fair. I don't wish to waste any more precious time, so I want to know how I can show you how much you mean to me." she said softly, nuzzling her face into his shoulder.

[foolishcleric]

"Hmmn..." The cleric thought for a moment, then squeezed Amelia in his hold, kissing her lips again. His eyes closed, letting his forehead rest against hers. "Just hold me, Amelia..." he whispered, a slight red tint to his face. Of all the things she did, the way she clung to him was what he enjoyed most - the feeling of being wanted and needed in such a manner could not compare with anything else.

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She let out a happy sigh as the hold tightened and he kissed her again, revelling in the closeness between then. On hearing his request, she smiled warmly, doing as asked. Her arms wrapped around him snuggly hands rubbing his back, curling her body into him as her head rested on his chest.

She had never thought him foolish or dim, and couldn't comprehend why other females had told her to be smarter and go for someone better. Amelia knew she could have her pick of partners if she wanted to use the privilege, but no one would have as big a heart as the man she lay with, she knew that for certain. She was so lucky, how could she ever thing she could just throw such a thing away?

[foolishcleric]

One hand strayed from Amelia's back, and laid on the back of her head, his chin resting on the top of it. He sighed as well, just as content. He was quite thankful for Amelia's stubbornness when it came to ignoring those friends, and for the way their views lined up so well. He always thought he'd save princesses, but he never thought he'd fall for one - much less that she would reciprocate so strongly.