Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 3:33:55 PM)
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Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 3:38:58 PM)
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Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 3:40:58 PM)
*she's just coming back from the direction of the sept, nearly unrecognizable in black terry pants and a sportsbra with a tee, the hoodie tied round her waist for now. Her long hair is knotted up behind her in a chainstitch, to shorten it so it hangs just past her waist. Rasia has run herself near ragged, carrying an empty water bottle and breathing hard..just trying to get back to the Manse*

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 3:48:01 PM)
Kostya was not exaclty near the manse proper, he was in a small clearing withint eyesight of it, he had a sword in his hand and was going through a slow series of swings and clashes, followed by thrusts and backswings, in a tight circle*

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 3:55:35 PM)
*she pauses, grateful for the excuse to stop, resting her elbow on the nearest tree until she can catch her breath, and despite her casual attire there is just something about her bearing that screams her heritage to even those who wouldn't recognize the wolf within*

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 4:00:55 PM)
*his motions are both sure and precise, whent he sword finishes a stroke, it comes to a dead stop, it does not waver, he adds several kicks and a few hand strikes into the routine, including one that involved pulling an imaginary foe onto his outstretch blade, and then suddenly turning to the right, which would tear the blade out of them*

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 4:09:45 PM)
*once she's abe to stand straight again, she watches the display with unabashed curiousity. And she does not shy away from the clear implications of this "art". Tilted crystalline eyes tracing his movements, watching the flash of the blade and the turns and strength of his movements thoughtfully. Part of her perhaps wondering if she might learn..*

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 4:12:53 PM)
*he was bared to the chest, and wearing spandex shorts, if the weather bothered him, he didn't show it, he suddenly lashed out in a burst of speed, the blade actually hummed as it slashed out, he gave a sudden backspin turn and ended up standing infront of her blade off ot his side point outward and her personal space invaded by him, he looked down at her, she might be able to feel the wolf it was so close to the surface, and from his look and his actions, only the most naive could miss what at that moment he wanted, her.*

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 4:23:29 PM)
*her cheeks pink from her exertion, her scent is stronger than usual, vanilla and iris, and something indefinably feminine beneath them. Her heart skips when he gets so close with the blade flashing, Topaz blue eyes widening before she remembers to breathe..and to look down. She turns her head aside, gaze downcast though she's a bit shaky from the run and the shock of him there.. offering submission to the Trueborn in a lifelong habit of self-preservation. She doesn't so much as flinch away though*

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 4:25:48 PM)
*his voice is strained slightly, his muscles jump in his chest, he could just reach out and take her at this point* It has to bother you on some level dah.. always baring your throat for us, when in your own right amongst the other Kin you are practically a princess... *his breath was hot on her skin*

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 4:28:24 PM)
*softly, not trusting herself to look back* I am more valuable to the Tribe, alive.. than proud, Kostya-rhya. A princess' first duty is to her people, whether she outranks them..or not. *a soft smile, yes, she'd long-since accepted her role as "princess", and owned it*

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 4:31:38 PM)
*his empty hand touched her hand* Do you want to be the bride of a Trueborn Rasia.. tell me truthfully.. it will change things..

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 4:38:17 PM)
*she looks down to his hand over hers, to the inevitable callouses and scars that fighting brings..beside smaller slender hands that look to have never known a day's labor* I -will- be the bride of a Trueborn, Kostya-rhya. And I will be everything he ever hoped for, or die trying. *lifting her head, her eyes finally lifting to find his* I want.. the luxury of knowing the man, before I am given to him.. But ..*shaking her head fractionally* it is still only a luxury. And it may not be mine.

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 4:42:30 PM)
Then why do you not ask? Have I done something wrong? Is my station too low?

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 4:45:58 PM)
*her gaze widens in surprise again* In your family, perhaps the kin are permitted to choose. It is not so in mine. My mate will be decided by my Father, and my Guardian.

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 4:48:43 PM)
You wish to know the man who might choose you, surely you can tell that I have more than a passing interest in you..

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 4:51:43 PM)
*a soft smile* And would you spend your time getting to know me, letting me learn about you..all the while knowing that my Guardian might send me to another? Kostya-rhya, I couldn't ask that of anyone. No matter how much I might wish to know. If you wished..it would have to be your choice. For yours would be the gamble.

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 5:01:49 PM)
*he seemed very confused but he understood a rejection when he heard one* I see... I did not know your Guardian had already chosen, *he backed up* I am sorry to have imposed upon you Lady Khitrova, excuse my advances..

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 5:03:49 PM)
*her brows furrow briefly, divots marking her forehead for only a moment* He hasn't. ...*her words were more than fair, neatly brushing past whatever heartbreak she might have to bury for the sake of her duty. But for some reason, she doesn't expect him to take her up on it. As if this were not the first time she would be refused such a simple request. To get to know someone. Abruptly she looks away and starts walking toward the manse determinedly*

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 5:04:36 PM)
Then why not even attempt what you wish.. *he said it to her back, since it was all he had to talk to now*

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 5:10:28 PM)
*whirling at the question, tears in her eyes, though they haven't fallen..through sheer determination on the slender kin's part* Because it isn't up to me! *shaking her head as if mystified how he could fail to understand* I don't get to choose who I marry, or mate! And apparently, I'm not worth the risk to get to know, without the guarantee that you can keep me.

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 5:17:42 PM)
You just said yuo wouldn't ask me to do that.. do you want to get to know me, or not.. I offered, did I say it was not a gamble.. did I say that some other might not give a damn about your feelings and instead talk to your guardian and simply pluck you like a wildflower, that they would put some arrogant squalling waif in your belly and treat you like a broodmare... I am giving you what you want.. so.. *his eyes flashed an icy visage, like cold lighting* choose.. either you wish to get to know me, and perhaps feel that I am worth your hand.. or you can continue your flight to certain mediocrity.... with another Trueborn

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 5:22:05 PM)
*her hurt and bitter anger meeting his head-on with a stare for a moment, as she realizes they were misunderstanding each other. The tension melting out of her posture as her tears slip down her cheeks* I thought... I just said taking the risk would have to be your choice. I didn't say it wasn't what I wanted. It .. It -is- what I want, Kostya-rhya. *just..to be very clear* I want to learn about you.

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 5:26:29 PM)
*He ran a hand down his face and gave her a wiry grin* My father always said women were complicated... I will tell him when I speak to him next, he was saying understatement of lifetime.. *he came up to her and gently wiped her tears away*

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 5:29:37 PM)
*an involuntary laugh, still trying to accept that he hadn't turned her down..she'd really expected it for some reason. She closes her eyes as he cleans her face up, not fighting his touch, dark lashes like crescents aid over her flushed cheeks* I.. *a tremulous smile as she openes her eyes again, looking to him* Thank you. *softly*

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 5:31:15 PM)
*he leaned in and whipsered to her*

Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 5:40:16 PM)
*surprise on her features, she'd leaned in to listen, but she turns to regard him again after listening* Are you certain? I don't wish you to lose face..even if it is only in my Guardian's eyes. If that is how you prefer though... I can only ask that you be very clear with my Guardian that it is to allow me to get to know you. I think..he might allow that..

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 5:41:05 PM)
*he nodded* If he is of the old bloodlines, he will understand it, it was practice of royalty upon a time.. why would I do any less for Princess *he winked*

Kostya Valentin (Dec 5, 2011 5:42:52 PM)
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Rasia Khitrova (Dec 5, 2011 5:45:13 PM)
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