Imprints in Stone [AU]

[Tethras Clan]

"Ah, yes, I had forgotten the Glalian nobilty's prudishness," Zevran says, voice not unkind nor overly judgmental.

[Coquette Blacquin]

"Are Nyrans as wanton as they say, then? I've heard Nyran appetites don't limit themselves to intelligent mortals, or even living ones."

[Tethras Clan]

"There are always those with peculiar appetites and preferences, where you are. But it is illegal to fuck beasts, if that is what you are asking. Or the dead. Undead are a grey area- suffice to say, if you can have an actual conversation with it, you can legally fuck it."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"There are those who can speak with beasts," she points out. "In Raplin's Oak, such things are murkier."

[Tethras Clan]

"Hence my use of 'actual conversation' not 'speak with,' mi'lady," he says with a grin. 

[Coquette Blacquin]

"Sexual things are murkier there as well," she sighs. "I had almost grown used to it before we moved back to proper civilization. I suppose I shall have to hide what we are, now, especially if I reach back out and rejoin the noble circles."

[Tethras Clan]

"Hide... ah, you mean that you are both female?" He waves that away. "Two of the most respected and popular lights are the Doctor and the Astronomer, two men married to each other. The Lord Hand is also know to dally with all genders. There are some that will look down on you, of course, but there are others that will like you more for it."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"Ah," she says faintly. "Good." 

She takes a deep breath, regaining her bearings as she files away that little bit of news. "Regardless, for my own sake, I need no others. But for hers, I will agree. She... in truth, Liz is more driven than I. It comforts her, the physical contact. It soothes something inside her to please me."

[Tethras Clan]

"A generous lover then?" Zevran asks with a smile. "I will confess that I am... somewhat reluctant to bed you, given your answers. It does not sit easily with me, that you are forcing yourself to be with me- or Isabela for that matter- solely for another's sake."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"You are?" she asks, blinking. "Am I not desirable, then, in Nyran terms?"

[Tethras Clan]

"Oh you are," Zevran assures her. "Your appearance is lovely, your personalty and background appealing- no it is simply that I am uncomfortable with your reluctance. I am perfectly happy with bedding just Marian- with or without you in the room- so there is no need to force yourself into participating for her sake."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"She will need me in the room. She... sometimes has trouble with decision making.  I make the decisions, and she delights in obedience." She shrugs, glancing away. "It is perhaps an unconventional arrangement, but...."

[Tethras Clan]

"You're her domme?" Zevran half-asks, half states. "That... hmm. A risky thing, for someone recovering from ordeals like she suffered but also very useful, for her and those caring for her."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"Her... I beg your pardon?" she asks, blinking. 

[Tethras Clan]

"Domme? Top? Some like the title' master' or 'mistress' but I'm not a fan for obvious reasons."