The Drow Queen of Glaley [Very NSFW]

[Shisou]

"I don't really want to think about my childhood," she says quietly. "But I do remember our dates. I was so nervous! I often am, you know. I don't... expect people to like me, so it surprises me when they do. But you were so kind about it. So gentle. It put me more at ease."

[Zevran]

"You are worth kindness, gentleness and compassion," Zevran says just as quietly. "After all, you are all those things and more. So much more, Shiori."

[Shisou]

"I remember feeling... I don't know. Nox and Lux were clearly soulmates. And you and Coquette were a matched pair as well. I always felt like I was trailing along afterward, trying to catch some bit of attention when you weren't busy. It's different with Maeve."

[Zevran]

Zevran winces a little. "Shiori... you do realize..." He bites his lip, looking uncomfortable but determined. "She isn't mortal. She's more-- she's better at, ah, passing, at playing along than most pavitra or tulwath I have met but..."

[Shisou]

"I know," sighs Shiori, reverently. "She's an Outsider. I want to worship her forever. I'm so glad I'm sworn to her Father or we would have problems."

[Zevran]

"I can see that," Zevran remarks, with a small smile. "Will you be okay, later on? I must confess to being a trifle worried about you."

[Shisou]

Shiori gives a big, heavy sigh. "I wish I hadn't promised to return to Toukami. It will be difficult, beyond difficult, to set up a new House there, to rescue my sisters and form a family unit to raise my child. But... I promised."

[Zevran]

"I have faith in you," Zevran says simply, leaning forward to kiss her brow. "You will shine."

[Shisou]

"Will you write me?" she asks, suddenly. "So I remember I still have family out there when I feel all alone?"

[Zevran]

"Of course," Zevran replies instantly, sounding mildly indignant at the implication that he wouldn't do such a thing. "Letters, gifts and even visits, if and once we can do so safely." He wags a finger at her. "And I expect the same in return."

[Shisou]

Shiori nods, resting her head against his chest. "I didn't think I'd get to keep any of it. Anything I get to keep of you, I'll treasure."

[Zevran]

Zevran licks his lips, steeling himself. "You will get to keep much, even most, of what was good, Shiori. You will keep me, you will very likley keep Coquette, and you will get to keep the good memories of before." I hope. "Distance might separate us, but we shall not truly part. After-- After all, I will have to insist on our childing knowing-- truly knowing, not just knowing of and having met once or twice-- their siblings."

[Shisou]

"Your child and mine will share no blood," says Shiori, voice full of doubt. "And Varisia still has Primera and Segunda."

[Zevran]

"Blood," is the disdainful reply. "Fah on blood; we and they are family. As for Primera and Segunda... Once Coquette is safely settled, once she is secure... Well, as much as I prefer my bedroom skills, I have a great many skills more.... dark. She will not be an easy mark, but no worse than the worst I have handled before." Tied, perhaps, but not worse. Probably.

[Shisou]

"Don't," warns Shiori. "She is also skilled in her craft, and she has reason to be looking for us. I don't... I don't want you to get hurt."