Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:01:42 PM)
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Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:03:03 PM)
(I'm letting you start while I get water)
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:04:13 PM)
*Alex arrives home, carrying in some minor shopping that needed to be done. A few lightbulbs, paper towles, other little consumable things that need replenishing every now and then. After parking the bike in the garage, slipping his shoes and socks off as he comes in from the garage he peeks around, looking for Aislinn before he goes to start putting things away with a wry little grin on his face*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:09:01 PM)
::Aislinn was sprawled comfortably in a cushy chair, wearing a pair of teeny tiny shorts and a tank top, trying to desperately keep cool, the extreme heat always made her wilt like a dying plant. A half-finished glass of her Miracle-Gro cooler was on the table next to her, one of the house plants had stretched out their vines, and were wrapped lovingly around her arm, a book sprawled in her lap, a southern cookbook, as she studied closely. Her long hair was piled up on her head, tendrils falling down, the basement door open, and Audrey comfortably lying on the steps::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:12:29 PM)
*Alex lets his eyes wander over the vast expanse of leg those shorts leave on display with an apreciative grin. As he putters around in the kitchen he seems very pleased withhimself, putting up the spoils from his shopping trip* So... How serious were you about wanting a horse? *After putting things away where tehy go, he reaches into the fridge pulling out a few ice cubes. He tosses one in a lazy arc for Audrey to play with, drops one in her Miracle Gro Cooler, and then gently runs the edge of the ice cube left in his hands behind her knee over the pulse point there*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:15:51 PM)
::those smooth long legs went on forever, the shorts... were barely there, closer to bikini bottoms than actually shorts, and she looked up, hearing noises in the kitchen and she smiled that special "For Alex only" smile, as she spoke:: Quite, I've always had one... this has been the longest I've gone, since having one... ::Audrey's leaves and vines began to push and play with the ice cube, the plant was also hot, and she shivered, her legs moving and sliding against the chair as she tried to escape, giggling, as she took in a shuddered breath:: Alex... ::his name said breathily::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:18:34 PM)
I have to keep my plants happy in this humidity... *He smiles, his eyes going half lidded as she speaks his name* I was asking, and it turns out one of the guys I work with has an aunt who breeds horses. She has a couple young foals and a few more on the way this season that she doesn't have buyers lined up for. *As she tries to escape, he lets her get away, but reaches out with fingers wet with the cool water as the ice cube is melting, massaging it in to her feet so it is less shockingly cold*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:23:35 PM)
Your plants are quite happy when you please them so with cool fingertips... ::she blinks, looking up to him:: Really? What kind of horses? Are they trained, how old are they? ::she smiles to him, grinning and she shivers in both pleasure and from the cold as she watches him:: I can't believe you... have you seen them?
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:26:24 PM)
They are arabians, and they have papers for their lineages. Grandpa was a champion, Mom wona race kind of stuff, The oldest is just a few months old, so I don't know how much training could be done in that time, and of course you can believe me, I have an honest face. I got emailed some pictures on my phone. *with one hand he reaches into his pocket to open the picture gallery and hand it to her, trailing his cold fingers of his other hand up her calves* Can't belive me... *he sighs with a wink and a smile*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:30:50 PM)
::she blinks and sits up in her chair a bit straighter, peeking at his phone with soft gasps and smiles:; Oh... sweet Goddess they are such sweet things... Oh Alex... really? ::looking up to him, eyes shining as she looked to him. Her hand wrapped in the house plant vine remained still, her other curled around his behind, as she squeezed it lightly, affectionately:: How can she not sell them....
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:33:43 PM)
Really what? Yes, those are really horses. *He is glad she is this happy, but he seems confused as to why this is such a big shock and surprise to her. Happy is doing a great job of overriding that. He grins as she grabs his butt and sort of pushes his butt into her hands more, enjoying the touch* It's not so much that she can't sell them, she just ahsn't found buyers yet. She usually waits untill they are a couple months old before finding buyers to make sure they are all healthy and there are no surprises unless someone speccially requested the breeding.
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:34:21 PM)
(( Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn in bridal gowns... http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/popup_images.php?i=11401&j=d ))
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:35:00 PM)
(( Vixen and Batwoman are also in the image. batwoman is in the Tux because she's a lesbian. *nods* ))
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:35:51 PM)
(LOL)
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:36:23 PM)
(( Saw that and had to share. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:38:48 PM)
(that would be a moderately good dress for Aislinn)
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:39:23 PM)
(( Hence the sharing of the image. Alex would have no problem with her wearing white, either. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:43:10 PM)
Maybe we could go look at them? ::looking up to him, hopefully, almost... girlishly, eyelashes batting to him as she smiled, and she looked over the horses with a small grin on her lips, obviously excited. She spoke softly:: Are we buying them?
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:45:14 PM)
(one of my stitches is halfway out I think... need a few moments, driving me bonkers)
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:48:18 PM)
Maybe we could go look at them. *It doesn't take the girlish eyelash batting to get him to agree with this, but he really apreciates that he can do something so simple to illicit that kind of response from her* Well, What I was thinking, since I've been staying here, and have been doing really well at work, I figured that I would buy you a horse. I mean... if that's an ok gift for this stage in our relationship. *He is so nonchalant about this like it's nothing, like it was a foregone conclusion that one of those cute baby horses would be hers.*
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:48:23 PM)
(( Take your time. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 6:55:23 PM)
(I -hate- stitches) ::she smiles to him, brightly:: When... when are we going? ::she blinks:: What.. about a horse for you? I thought you wanted one as well, love... ::she was blushing as pink as he'd ever seen her, so very very pleased that he offered such a wonderful gift. Ais was obviously already in love with the baby horses, that much obvious at the soft looks in her voice. She looked up at him, so taken aback by the kind gift:: I... I... I think it would be an amazing gift..
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 6:59:07 PM)
*he grins* Well, It's about an hour drive to their ranch, and I was told to just call before showing up to make sure they were there. *his cool fingers work tirelessly on her lower legs as she blushes pink and seems so very happy* Well, As much as I would like a horse, it is far more important to me to get you a horse. *he shrugs* who knows. Maybe I can swing one for each of us. But the important thing to me is getting one for you. If you wanted to go today, I have nothign on tap this evening except wanting to spend time with you, and miraculously we can do that in the car and at a horse ranch. (( I'm sorry Babe. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 7:03:02 PM)
::she smiles and looks to him:: I should change then... she started to get up and she slid her arms around him, pressing against him as she kissed him softly, slowly, still blushing:: Laoch.. You are... one in a million..and I would love to go today... bike... or car? ::she asks softly, looking up to his eyes, slightly mischeivous as she did::
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 7:04:54 PM)
::her legs slid in his hands as she moved and she shivered out just a bit, her body attuned to his as she wrapped her arms around him, and in his hair, leaning up to kiss him once more::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 7:06:49 PM)
I think you look fine in what you have on, but if you want to change, be my guest. *He gives her that little eyebrow waggle that accentuates how his eyes seem to sparkle when he looks at her, half school boy crush, half unable to believe that such a vision of feminine beauty is really his.* Banphrionsa, It's a good thing their aren't more guys like me, becasue no one would have invented the light bulb. *he returns her kiss, holding her gently, letting his fingers brush against her legs, up and over her butt to her back. She can feel how she has already stirred his desire, especially as her fingers slip into his hair* I'm thinking car. Just incase we hit some surprise rain, yaknow? *An innocent grin, as if he has no idea what her nefarious plan could be.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 7:10:16 PM)
::she grins:: I don't think they'll want such tiny shorts near any of their farm boys.. besides, these types of things are for your eyes only, Laoch.. ::she shivered against him, so attuned to his body her own began to reflect his desires back tenfold... despite her -own- building passions:; Let me change.. and I will be back.. ::her lips brushed his, suckling on his bottom lip teasingly, as her fingers slide over his hair, through it, as she winked:: Surprise rain?
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 7:13:19 PM)
*He smiles* Those farm boys even look at you funny, I will show them I started out as a farm boy who had to learn a thing or two most farm boys never even dreamed of about fighting... But I like that that much of your legs are for my eyes only... and -what- legs they are! *he gives her one last hug and shudders as she sucks on his lower lip.* With this humidity, you never know when the clouds will open and the thunder will shake the very pillars of heaven. Or Pillar as the case may be. *He is trying so hard to look innocent. So very very hard.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 7:20:03 PM)
:;she blushed softly and she leaned into him:: My love... my legs are only for you... but you know how farmboys are.. they can't help but look at a pretty filly... ::she smiled and shook her head, parting from him only with great difficulty, as she let her lips linger near his:: It is such a lovely and potent Pillar as well.. I wonder how virile it is today, with such oppressive heat and liquid surrounding the heat.. damn this humidity... ::batting innocent eyes at him::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 7:23:24 PM)
*And Alex's cheeks are begining to color a bit as well, hearing her talk about her legs being only for him and then she can watch his pupils suddenly dilate as she talks about the pillar.* You forget, Love, I was born and raised in this here briar patch. Heat and humidity are pretty common all over the south. This weather won't slow me down at all. (*snickers* Oh my god... and a song called "Big Bamboo" comes on my radio now. )) *he shivers jsut a bit as she pulls away from him and has to catch himself on the chair she had been sitting in, watching her walk away to change*
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 7:23:58 PM)
(( She talked to the man from the Banana plant, but it was too soft, what she really wants is some big bamboo. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 7:24:06 PM)
(dies laughing)
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 7:24:35 PM)
(( "I gave her a coconut, she gave it back to me saying what good are the nuts without the tree? ))
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 7:27:01 PM)
::she spoke softly, her voice husky as she spoke, her accent caressing each word lovingly:: Oh, yes, you're used to the heat and the humidity... but you aren't used to it being this hot... or this wet... and it's not common... at all. ::as she walked away, she had a distinct sway to her curved hips, and her shorts.. weren't even remotely covering the bottom of her behind::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 7:31:20 PM)
*Alex is many, many things. And one of them is still a great big man child who is still very unused to being sexually active. His face shows this very clearly, his brow forrowed, a lopsided grin on his face, nostrils flared, eyes wide, and glued to her perfect apple shaped ass as she saunters away. If she is listening in to his thoughts, she can hear the part of his mind that mentally adds the smokey Jazz with teh heavy percussive notes as her hips sway.* Well... Ah s'pose the only thing we can do is toss me out into the elements and see who breaks first... me or mother nature, but Ah've had more than alittle endurance training so Ah like mah chances... *His accent becomes so much more prounouced when he gets really really turned on and caught offguard by it.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 7:37:37 PM)
::getting halfway down the hallway, her mind and body were still so very aware of him, and she smiles, unseen by him, as she walks, and smoothly, bent over, removing those peeled-on shorts as she exposed her apple ass to his sights, her leg casually tossing the shorts in their bedroom as she then reached, sliding the tank top up and off, never losing calm, seductive stride as she moved for the bedroom, looking over her shoulders, a coquettish look, with a dozen dark promises swirling in those expressive eyes:: I like your chances too... ::her tone was sultry, and low, as she walked::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 7:42:28 PM)
*If she had done that to him earlier in their relationship, in one of those first tenative meetings when hand holding and light touches were about the limit of what he really felt comfortable with, he might have had to change too. She can feel him studying her body, memorizing it as she walks, every little bit of perfection she shows him as she moves so gracefully, like a dream come to life. She can feel how badly part of him wants to charge off down the hall and claim her, but then he wouldn't get to go buy her a horse, so he finds the willpower to stand where he is, uncomfortably aroused, lickign his lips without realizing it, and utterly amazed at how she can so seemlessly transition from sweet, innocent, and pure to the living imbodiment of female sexuality that could absolutly consume everything a man is and leave him begging for more* Dark Father, I love you... *his voice is a harsh whisper as he has to remember to breathe*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 7:48:19 PM)
::he knew her body nearly as well as she knew her body, each curve, each line on her body, her absolutely flawless, nearly poreless skin, giving him seconds that transformed into ages of time, to watch her body, time appearing to stop as he watched her, for his eyes only. She escaped his eyes when she turned the corner to get to the closet, and she came to peek back around the corner, a lacy tank top already on her top, hugging the curves of her upper portion of her body:: You.. love the Dark father... or you were speaking to me? :;she said, with a soft teasing smile::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 7:52:08 PM)
*Seeing that soft teasing smile he stands up a little straighter and slowly makes his way down the hallway to her, one foot infront of the other, determination and will building with every step* Aislinn Connelly, Banphrionsa, You captivate me. Ah love, cherish, and -adore- you. Ah was professing this deep and abiding love I have for you before mah very own personal god. Ah would profess this love before any and every god or godess in the heavens, and any man, woman, er child on this good, green Earth. Ah've never been happier, an' Ah aim to stay here, with you, loving you as long as you will let me.
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 7:57:09 PM)
::she was smiling to him, still that special "Alex" smile, as she watched him, as he approached, halfway stepping into a pair of well-fitting,.. read... snugly fitting, jeans, her eyes never leaving him:: Your aims will come to much fuition, my Laoch... you will remain with me as long as it pleases you... ::pausing as she did, to stand up fully, giving him every bit of her attention::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 8:01:52 PM)
Every star in space will burn themselves to cinders before you stop pleasing me. The universe will be a cold, dark place save for one bright gleaming that is our love. *He finishes his slow walkd down the hall reaching out to gently lay his hands on her shoulders, and he leans in letting his lips brush hers teasingly before he kisses her deeply. His fingers tense around her shoulders as he lets his tounge slip into her mouth. His kiss lingers with a searing passion held tightly back from burnign out of control by his will alone* Not only am I going to be with you for a long, long time, I am going to buy you a baby horsey. *he smiles and juts his chin out proudly, thinking he might be figuring out this being a boyfriend thing pretty well by now.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 8:07:13 PM)
::she flushed, his compliments were so pleasing to her, they fairly made her grin, girlishly, as she looked up to him, before she kissed him, returning the ardor and passion he shared with her, her hands sliding up to his chest, his shoulders, her pants still halfway up her thighs, as she tried not to get her passions too riled up, she was already dancing along the line of just losing control, taking him with her. She grins:: While I adore the little baby horsey... I adore you more... so much more.. my love grows each day, from the small sapling it was, to the wide, deeply-rooted oak, commanding, one focal point in the forest of my life... ::she leaned in, kissing him, with the passion starting to boil inside her:;
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 8:11:35 PM)
*hearing those words please him deeply and she gets a sense that he has been doing a little investigating of making large and expensive purchases other than horses if she is paying any attention to the roiling thoughts that flash through his mind as she describes their growing relationship in such a perfect metaphor. As they kiss, his hands slip from her shoulders, down her back, trailing over her butt, lingering there for a moment before his fingers catch the belt loops of her very tight jeans and while they are kissing she can feel him explore teh novelty of putting clothes on her instead of taking them off her. His fingers teasingly make their way around the waist of teh pants, buttoning them sensually and his trembling fingers find the zippler, sliding it up slowly before he breathlessly breaks the kiss* You realize how thuroughly addicted Ah am to you?
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 8:19:14 PM)
::she refused to even remotely probe into any other large or expensive purchases, wanting to preserve his surprise, his privacy... she didn't want to know. Deliberately keeping out of it... her lips were soft and gentle, then deep and probing, as she kissed him, hungrily, passionately... then light and fleeting, the differences giving an uncertainty and yet absolute desire as she kissed him. The jeans were tight, and moved over her slowly, giving him the private idea that his woman had nothing on beneath the tank or jeans, he alone had exclusive knowledge of it.:: I realize how I want and need you, my love...
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 8:25:24 PM)
*Alex seems very excited by the thought of her dressed outwardly, but underneath the clothes she wears to cover herself from other's eyes, she is bare for him. His fingers hooked in the waistband of her pants, he lets his strong fingers brush over the skin just under her belly button as the kiss winds down* Yeah... I'm still trying to figure that one out some times, but while I may have no idea why the wind blows, I am greatful for it, just as I am greatful for your insatiable love. So, you need any more primping and preening, or are you ready to go find a loveable little horsechild that needs some serious loving from a princess of all living things? *he gives her a charming smile with a twinkling in his eye that says he is up to something.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 8:33:22 PM)
::she grins to him and she shivered a bit, a soft giggle as he teased her, and she nuzzled her nose against him, smiling as she pressed to him:: I am always grateful for you, my Laoch... it is my pleasure to give you what I can of myself always... ::she shakes her head:: No, I am ready to go... I will just wear flip flops... ::she giggles and looks to him, raising a brow:: Alex... you are thinking something naughty... I can tell. ::she laughs:: I believe I can shower the little pony with all the love he'll need... ::said softly against him::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 8:37:37 PM)
Me, Naughty? Never! *He shivers as well, enjoying the feeling of her nuzzling, her body so near to his.* I love it when you wear flip flops. You have the cutest toes ever to be attached to feet. *he breathes deeply, his nose in her hair, savoring the scent of her.* I know you can give it all the love it needs. You have an infinite capacity for love of living things. It's one of the things that I love most about you, and part of what helps me put the war a little further in my past every day. *He slips a hand in his pocket as if checking to make sure his wallet and keys are there, and his eyes twinkle again.* I will slip on a pair myself and we should head out there. I want you to be able to see them before the sun goes down.
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 8:42:25 PM)
::she laughs softly as she wriggles her bare feet, the fragrance of the flower and her own natural one, was a potent aphrodisiac for him and she leaned in, allowing him as much as he wants to breathe in:: I have more love than I should ... I will explode one day... ::she smiiles:: The war is so far in your past... it won't come back... I won't let it. ::she looks to him:: I'm okay for a farm.. ?? ::holding her hands out as she let him look, slipping on her flip flops.:: Did you want to drive?
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 8:45:13 PM)
*After getting his fill of her intoxicating scent, he steps back watching her spin* I won't let you explode. I will make sure you have lots of outlets so the pressure never builds to a critical level. *he nods* You look fantastic. I am sure some lonely farm hand will be checking you out, but short of putting you in a head to toe burlap bag, nothing is going to stop that. In case you hadn't noticed you are hot. *he grins, taking her hands* No, just making sure I had everything I needed. *again, his eyes twinkle in that mischievious "I'm up to something" way.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 8:53:01 PM)
::she laughs softly:: Oh good, I was so worried for the eventual explosion... ::she grins:: It might just take a farm of animals.. :;she brushed her thumbs over his hands softly and she blushed:: You... are so incredibly biased, my Laoch... ::she grinned at his boyish mischief, and shook her head:: I will... leave it by, my love... ::not wanting to pry as she deliberately wanted him to have his secrets too:; Then it appears we are ready for baby horses... ::she smiles and nods:: Shall we?
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 8:55:07 PM)
Yes, we shall! *Taking her by the hand he leads her out to the garage, letting her make her way to the driver's side as he pulls out his phone making that quick call to let the people at the ranch know they are coming, and will be there in about an hour to take a look at the horses. He slips into the passenger seat, settling in and finishing his conversation as he buckles his seat belt, and once he is in the car, slips his flip flops off, settling in for the drive*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 8:58:00 PM)
::she squeezed his hand gently as she climbed in, and started the car, getting her seatbelt on, as she began to back out. One hand just gently draped over his thigh, relaxed, before she began to head off, relying on him for directions::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 8:59:09 PM)
*he lets his own fingers rest over hers, slipping between them, his thumb rubbing gently along her skin as he gives her directions. He is trying his level best to behave on the drive but there is still a hint of arousal and desire she can smell in his pheremones in the confined space.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 9:06:32 PM)
::she sighs out, driving easily as they relax, and she looked to him:: Alex.. you are driving me insane.. ::her tone was soft and sweet, not in the slightest upset:: Even when you're behaving... you distract me torturously...
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 9:09:27 PM)
I have no idea what you are talking about, Aislinn... *he grins, and stops his thumb but keeps his hand against hers on his thigh. He turns to look at her, love and mischief in his eyes.* Your exit is coming up in about two miles. I will do my level best to not distract you from that. But if it's any consolation, what you did before we left... that little show for me... what you said... If we weren't driving at speeds that would make satisfying both our lusts rediculously dangerous, I would so figure out a way to do that here in the car.
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 9:13:42 PM)
::she laughs as she hears him, and she nods:; Thank you... and... you... are horrendously distracting.. it... may be something we need to consider taking care of... after we look at baby horseys? Because I make no guarantee about being able to wait until we get home before we satiate some of it, my love...
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 9:15:55 PM)
Well, since your are driving, I could find some little back road, we drive down in, I set you on the drunk, slip those jeans down and give you the release you so desperatly diserve for working me into this frenzy of lust and desire. *he smiles a little the way they are discussing this amusing him greatly, and it pleases him that she wants him so very badly.* If that doesn't work for you, I am sure we can work something out. I would never let you go without for very long.
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 9:19:21 PM)
::she grins to him and she shakes her head:: No, my Laoch... I will wait... I want you to find it with me... not just me alone... ::she blushed softly, knowing she was already aroused, knowing she -could- control it, yet he couldn't feel a whisper of magic, she was only letting him do as he desired, naturally... pleased:; You... have never left me go without at all, my love...
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 9:21:53 PM)
Well, I suppose a quicky on the trunk is possible. *he smiles, and gives her hand a squeeze seeming rediculously pleased with himself, knowing the state they both are in, and his eyes can't hide that he is up to something, and his smile morphs into a cat that ate the canary grin.* And I will never let you go without ever again. *he laughs* I'm like a ginsu knife on late night cable. Your satisfaction is garunteed. *he waggles his eyebrows a little at that odd little witicism*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 9:30:01 PM)
::she laughs and nods to him:: You want... one now, or one later? ::;as she grins, his boyish teasing was amusing and she was hard-pressed not to giggle:; You haven't yet... and so far, I am always more than satisfied... ::she shakes her head, and can't help it, giggling, before she looks to him:: You.. said you were going to stop watching that late-night television... when you couldn't sleep... and wake me instead... ::a mock-pout::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 9:32:37 PM)
I haven't watched it since I made that promise. Doesn't mean I haven't seen my share of infomercials. And... *Something in him, like he has a -plan,- like he is on a -mission,- and as good as a quicky would be now, he knows it will be sooo much better just a little bit later is written all over his face.* Besides, it takes so much more late night television to put me to sleep than your loving attention. *he takes her hand in his and brings it back to his lips kissing it gently* Besides... This is the place on the left here.
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 9:35:46 PM)
::she laughs:: So... you've been waking me instead? ::she was teasing him softly, as she looks to him, highly curious, but leaving it be for now, as she wanted the surprise. She agreed with a nod:: Usually... when you're that tired, it just takes a few.. proper.. touches... ::teasing him a bit more, as she then turns onto the farm and looks it over, curious::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 9:38:30 PM)
*And it is obvious he is trying not to think about those few proper touches, and how she knows just exactly how to touch him, and when, and where... and he has to shake his head to clear teh mental images of her in the dim light in their bed, and instead he focuses on their surroundings. The ranch is spacious, well tended and cared for, maticulously groomed and waiting near the main house are two women, one shorter and blonde, one taller and with brown hair. They seem to be waiting and both turn and wave as Aislinn pulls in. There are hands out and about working with horses, all of the animals looking like they are in prime condition, in fantastic health, and just stellar animals.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 9:45:45 PM)
::she smiles, knowing she has him just as riled up as she is and she climbed out of the car after parking, glancing around as she grinned, waving to the other women, her eyes moving to the horses curiously as she looked around the farm, breathing in the familiar scents, and he can feel her release some of her natural stress, just pleased to be out and out, on a farm, covered with animals and good, clean, honest sweat. She flashed a grin to Alex across the roof of the car, as she closed the door, beginning to walk.. some of the horses already pricking their ears at the life adept's approach.. ::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 9:49:32 PM)
*Alex is unsurprised at the attention the horses give her as this queen of the natural world slips out of the large metal box that can't contain her natural vibrancy. The Horses prick their ears and start moseying her way slowly in her direction, some picking up speed. The women on the porch make their way down towards her as Alex moves around the car taking her hand gently. The shorter, blonde woman speaks* Hi there! I'm karen, I hear from my nephew that you are interested in buying a horse. We would love to find one here that suits your needs. I hear you have had a lot of experience with horses? *the woman is very interested in talking to Aislinn, and she gives off the vibe that it isn't jsut enough that someone be able to afford her horses, but they must also be able to care for the animals.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 9:51:57 PM)
::Aislinn noted the horses starting to clamor and as usual, she was always a bit shy when meeting someone for the first time, and she blushed lightly, glad to have Alex's hand in hers, as her thumb brushed his skin:: A pleasure to meet you, Karen. I'm Aislinn, this is Alex... ::she smiles as she looks to the horses a moment:: Aye, I do have quite a bit of experience... ::looking back with a smile::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 9:53:55 PM)
*she nods* Alex told me you were raised on an impressive farm in Ireland. Are you interested in one of the foals, or were you looking for one of our more mature animals? *the brown haired woman slips into the house and ALex gives Aislinn's hand a reassuring squeeze as they talk, letting her know that he is hear for her, and she has nothing to fear while he is at her side.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 9:55:25 PM)
::she smiles:: Either or... do you... have any difficult horses... maybe... a bad temper.. or just stubborn? I... Part of me always wants to work with the hard ones... build up the bond... ::said softly:;
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 9:57:52 PM)
Well, We do have one cantankerous male. He's one of our older horses, and for some reason he's never really taken to anyone but myself or Rachel. He's a full blooded Arabian with some very nice breeding, but he's been known to kick, bite, and not take direction much at all. *Karen seems to apreciate the woman wanting to take on the harder cases, working with the animals instead of finding an animal to work with her*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 9:58:52 PM)
May... I see him, please? ::looking around before she smiles:: But.. I suppose I'm being rude.. I should say hello to the others as well. If... you don't mind? ::her hand firmly in Alex's, trusting him implicitly::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 10:03:17 PM)
*karen smiles* No worries. Rachel has a few things she needs to deal with on the phone, but if you want to meet all the horses, we can arange that. We have over thirty animals here with us right now. Most of the older ones have been trained for the saddle, a few for carriages, and a few trained for work duty. If you will come with me... *She leads you around behind the house to a little fenced in plot with a big, beautiful black horse. His coat is rich and his mane is shiny. As you aproach he looks up and paws at the ground with his hooves irritably* Aislinn, this is Zeus. Zeus, this is Aislinn. Are you going to behave? *she inclines her head to the animal, and it moves around the back of the pen not wanting to come closer just yet, giving Aislinn the horse equivalent of the hairy eyeball.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 10:07:03 PM)
::she nods to Karen and she smiles brightly:: Well, we've no carriage... and I don't have so much garden that a work horse is necessary.. despite my love for draft horses.. ::she looks to Zeus and moved for the fence, fearlessly, though, subconsciously, she kept Alex between her and Karen. Aislinn stood on the fence, and began to speak softly in Gaelic, her words were that soft lulling that he'd heard before, so calming, relaxing, her tone meaning more than the unintelligible words for the other two::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 10:10:36 PM)
*the horse pricks it's ears, and sniffs at her a little. It takes a hesitant step towards her and looks over to Karen before commiting and taking a slowl, lazy, and wandering path towards Aislinn. The horse is reserved, and despite the beast's size he seems a little afraid of people. Despite it's strange attitude, the animal is in fantastic health, considdering it's cared for by a mere mortal. Alex crosses his arms behind his back and smiles as the animal gives in and karen swears uner her breath* Never seen him come to any like that before.
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 10:13:35 PM)
Oh aye, ye beautiful one... ye are such a lovely creature, and ye knae it, daen't ye? ::her accent so thick, as she spoke words that at least had a chance of being understood, and she left her hand out, unguarded, apparently fearless, unmoving, despite her soft, encouraging words, letting the creature come to her of its own will, never demanding or ordering, Aislinn never taking her eyes from the horse as she admires him, and encourages him:: Karen, can you please tell me some of the history of Zeus? ::her voice still so soft, it was almost hypnotic::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 10:17:24 PM)
*the Animal stops with enough space between Aislinn and himself he has to stretch his neck out all the way to sniff at her. It's head turns just a little to the side as if it is trying to figure out her scent. His ears twitch and his tail switches a few times quickly and the animal scoots just a little bit closer to her still skitishly. Karen shakes her head a little still surprised by the animal's behavior, and she outlines it's breeding and training, and how it has been cared for and the number of times that he has been bred, all sucseffuly, and he has produced well tempered children.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 10:21:49 PM)
No, Karen, you misunderstand me... rather, I wasn't clear. Why is he so skittish? ::she remains still, allowing the animal his time and pleasure to sniff her, hers was different than a normal mortal's, and yet something so refreshing and soothing about it to all living creatures, drawing the horse in. She kept her eyes on him, not moving her hand, not even a twitch as she lets him get comfortable, whispering softly to Zeus in more Gaelic::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 10:25:21 PM)
*Karen clears her throat* Apologies. Honestly, I have no idea why he is so skitish. As I said he was one of the first horses that Rachel and I brought here to start our ranch. He was a yearling when we purchased him, and was already skitish and stubborn. He seems to react marginally better to women than he does to Men, though. When we purchased him there were no outward signs of abuse and he was in excelent health. My partner Rachel can vouch for that, and I should mention she happens to be a veteranary surgeon. I suspect somone mistreated him in the past but I haven't been able to get him to come out of his shell at all.
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 10:32:29 PM)
::she nods to Karen's words, hearing her, but her focus was on Zeus and getting to know him, speaking softly:: Are ye ready, Zeus...? ::speaking so softly to the horse, her mannerisms and everything were so gentle, understanding, supportive... ::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 10:35:52 PM)
*Zeus finally steps closer, nuzzling her hand gently just once. He makes a kinda contented snort noise and shakes his head, tossing his mane as he stands close to her. The horse does glower a little at Alex untill their eyes meet, and something unspoken goes between them. Something that can only pass between men who have had something stressfull in their lives. Zeus gives Alex a grudingly accepting nod and then turns his attention fully back to Aislinn.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 10:39:24 PM)
There, that was nae as bad as ye thought, admit it... ::she moved her hand, slowly, allowing the horse to move away should he wish it, but she stroked over his velvety soft nose, as she brushed his soft nose, so carefully, and gently, her touch expressing more than anything else, the horse could feel the connection from the life mage, and in turn, her connection to the life mage behind her, whispering softly to Zeus in Gaelic... and Alex could easily see, a baby horsey... likely wasn't what they were going home with::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 10:44:07 PM)
*Alex knew from the first moment that Aislinn would want to take that maginificent animal home with her. The horse stays near, not pulling back but clearly an independant spirit and willing to be near her, curious about the strange woman and the unquantifiable difference he feels from her that he doesn't sense from any other human he has ever met. Alex shakes his head, and mentally lets Aislinn know if she is sure this is the one she wants, this is the one she will have. Karen finally speaks* I have never seen Zeus react like that to anyone ever before. I half expect he would let you climb up on his back right here and now. I've been the only one that had ever been able to ride him, and I've only ridden him bare back. He really doesn't like tack.
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 10:48:25 PM)
::she finally broke her watch on Zeus for a moment, as she looked to Alex, with that special "Alex" smile, before she speaks to him mentally:: Why are you shaking your head at me, Mr. Steele? ::she smiles:: I will meet the others and then decide... I must be fair... :;Alex knew, however, that it was highly unlikely that the others would capture her heart as this one had. She turned back to Zeus and smiled softly:: Can we go for a ride... show me how beautifully you can move...and I know you can... ::still speaking to the horse, as she slipped off her flip flops, and climbed the fence, barefoot::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 10:50:52 PM)
I am Shaking my head, Miss Connelly, because I have a few ideas about how this night is going to end. *Karen raises an eyebrow and it is clear that she is concerned for the small woman's safety as she gets into the pen with the animal. The horse knickers at her and turns a circle, and stops about six feet away from Aislinn, standing still but making her come to him a little. He paws a bit at the ground as he waits for her.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 10:52:51 PM)
::mentally:: You already know how it will end, my love... ::Ais looks extremely confident, and gentle, as she hops into the pen, putting herself in Zeus' world now, as she watches him:: Tsk, tsk... no fussing, Zeus. You know very well I won't hurt you... now you're just playing coy... ::teasing the horse softly, as she approaches::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 10:54:32 PM)
*he stands still as she aproaches her, obviously playing coy. Zeus wants to know that this divine creature in the pen with him wants him. as she aproaches, he gently drops to his knees to let her slip up onto his broad, powerfully muscled back. Karen swears again* The horse whisperer has absolutly nothing on this woman. Where did you find her? *alex grins* In the French Quarter.
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 10:57:18 PM)
::she smiles as she moves to the horse, her hands sliding over him with a soft touch, as she moves, sliding onto his back with ease, even the tall, slender Aislinn looked positively tiny on this huge horse... enough to carry Aislinn and Alex... possibly a third as she leans down, fingers sliding tenderly through his mane as she leans over him:: Alright, me lovely... show me what ye have... c'mon then... ::a firm grip on his mane:;
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:00:51 PM)
*As she grips his mane, he risese to his hooves. He starts out as a slow walk, taking her one lap around the pen, and then without any encouragement, he picks up the pace, moving from a walk smoothly into a canter. The horse wants to show off, and once Zeus is sure she is seated securely, he takes off at a full gallop. He makes half a lap of the pen, and then turns heading straight towards the container of hay set in the middle of his enclousure. The container is almsot three feet tall and at least that wide. Zeus heads towards it at his full speed and then he pushes hard off the ground and jumps it. He is just as smooth on the ground as he is in the air, and he turns before reaching the fence, slowing back to a canter, hoping once or twice as he slows down, just to enjoy the movement.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:04:58 PM)
::and the deal is sealed with the first ride. Ais will say hello to the other horses, just to appease their desire for it, but this was -her- horse. Aislinn moved effortlessly with Zeus, using her legs very gently, but finding she really didn't need to, as Zeus and she made immediate lifelong friends. She took the lap well, showing her skill at riding, back straight, her long, vibrantly red hair, gleaming in the last vestiges of sunlight, shone red and golden as it felt from her messy upsweep of hair, as it cascaded down her neck, and she encouraged Zeus to -go-, to stretch his legs as he desired::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:08:32 PM)
*Karen and Alex just kind of stare in silence as zeus winds down teh little sample ride, letting her meet teh other horses, but it is clear that Zeus is making it clear to any of the other horses near by that the woman is here with him, and the rest of them can just kinda deal with it. He's a little like ALex in that regard. Alex shakes his head and reaches into his pocket pulling out his credit card.* If you don't mind, I would like to go ahead and make a down payment on this fabulous creature. We will work out the rest of the details for payment once we have a place ready for him, if that is ok with you. *Karen nods and takes the card moving inside the house to start teh paperwork and take the down payment. As Alex puts the wallet back in his pocket, it is clear that he has something that he has kept in his hand, and his eyes are giving of that super mischievious twinkle again.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:11:26 PM)
::Aislinn says hello to the other horses, on the other side of the fence, while riding Zeus. one hand always remaining on her horse, reassuring him that he was indeed hers, she favored no others. Petting their soft noses and speaking softly to them, she turns, as the horses crowd to nuzzle around her arm and around the other horse, most assuredly jealous that he was chosen.. and not them, each vying for more and more attention. Despite the absolute joy on her face, she turns and smiles to Alex, it was like watching the sun come up all over again, as she smiled to him and she tilted her head:: What... are you thinking, Alex?
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:15:13 PM)
I'm thinking that this is the perfect moment for soemthing assuming Zeus will be ok with sharing you with me for just a moment. *With one hand, he half climbs, half jumps the fence, settling down with a cat like grace on his feet in the enclosure. He walks up to her slowly, waiting for the horse to decide if it's ok if he can aproach. THe horse is ok with it, but is watching ALex closely. Aislinn has no doubt that if Alex did anythign to hurt her, Zeus would put a hoof through his forehead.* There is a tradition where I come from. When a man loves a woman anywhere near as much as I love you there is something that is done. And If you would accept this, I have one other gift for you. *his eyes shimmer as he holds out his closed hand to her*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:18:15 PM)
He appears to be... just as protective and possessive as you, my love. But... he will need to learn to share me with you... ::she nudges Zeus softly, as though reminding the horse that Alex had her love, Zeus also did, but it was different, one hand brushing his neck softly. She blinked, watching Alex curiously as he approached, her pulse racing in her throat at his words:: Another gift... Alex.. ::a bit taken aback by his generosity, as she reached her hand to meet his, her eyes remaining on him though::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:21:36 PM)
It is common in the back hills of Tennessee, when a man loves a woman, but for what ever reason he is unable to do the proper thing and propose to her, he gives her a gift of a promise ring. It shows his intent is pure, and as soon as he can, he intends to ask her to marry him. My father gave one to my mother before he bought his farm, and Now, I am giving you this, if you will accept it. *The ring is gorgeous. A platinum band, with a single half karat diamond channel set, and three smaller diamonds flanking it on each side, a karat in total. The smaller diamonds are made to look like flowers with delicate vines worked into the band*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:25:12 PM)
::If Zeus hadn't have been supporting her, he's almost positive she'd have fallen off the horse, as he moves to account for her shifting in weight. Her eyes were wide, as she blinked, looking to him, lips falling open as she watched him, and he could see her green eyes were shimmering liquid pools. Realizing he's moved the ice princess to near-tears, speechless as she stared at him::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:28:02 PM)
*he smiles, and takes her hand* I am going to take that as a yes. *gently, he slips the ring on her finger.* I had to look long and hard to find a ring that even came close to capturing your beauty enough to be willing to put it on your finger, and you have no -idea- what I went through to make sure that no one caught wind of what I was doing. Seriously, there were disguises and rental cars involved. *he gives her hand a squeeze, then kisses it gently.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:34:41 PM)
::she let a tear splash on her cheeks, and she moved her arms, her body slipping off the horse and heading for his broad shoulders as she just wanted -him- for the moment, her legs sliding off the horse a little clumsily as she held him, trying not to cry as she held him, mumbling in Gaelic, before she realized he didn't know Gaelic and spoke again:: O' course it's a yes... ye made me feel so daft... ::laughing as she cried softly:;
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:36:49 PM)
*he caught her easily, as if he was just sort of born to catch this particular fair maiden as she slid off a horse into his arms. His strong arms fold around her and he strokes her hair. Zeus seems to be understanding that this is a human moment, and he waits patiently for her to regain her composure. Alex leand foreward and kissed her tears away* Sorry, I wasn't aiming for daft, I was hoping to hit happy. *And he flashes his lopsided grin*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:39:29 PM)
::she held him tightly and she laughed, as she kissed him, enthusiastically, not a single question remaining on if it was 'yes' or 'no
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:40:07 PM)
(( *waits to see if that was an accidentally enter* ))
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:40:27 PM)
, it was obviously an enthusiastic yes. She smiled to him, as she spoke softly:: You made me so happy... I went daft? ::laughing through her tears, now disappating, as she got some semblance of control over herself:;
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:40:30 PM)
(it was, sorry)
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:42:38 PM)
*he returns the kiss happily, greatly relieved that this went just about exactly the way he had it planned. as long as she needs his support, his strong arms will hold her up, and as the kiss breaks, he nuzzles her softly.* I hope you like the ring, and I hope this lets you know just exactly what you mean to me. And I am glad you and Zeus are getting along.
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:46:17 PM)
::she found herself again and she looked to him, nuzzling him softly as she pressed to him, and she breathed in his scent, nodding, her eyes finally falling on the ring and studying it, and she gasps:: Sweet goddess, Alex..it's.... it's... unbelievable... (which finger is it on?) ::gazing at it, didn't usually wear much jewelry, but he could feel her resolve to never take it off, echoing mentally, as she kissed him again, whispering:: He is a lovely creature.. but nothing holds a candle to you, Laoch...
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:49:24 PM)
(( Right hand, ring finger. )) I am glad to hear you say that. I would hate to be jealous of a horse. *Alex is smiling ear to ear, taking in a deep breath and she can feel just how victorious he feels right now, right here, and no matter the cost, he has made this happy moment for her possible. It's a good day for him, all in all.* Now, we just have to figure out how the hell we are getting Zeus home, becasue I imagine he is going to wind up in that magnificent yard of yours. *Alex is so happy he may just explode.*
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:54:23 PM)
::she admired the ring, and she leaned against him as she kept herself close to him, her arms wrapped around him, almost possessively as she held him close, and he could feel that she wasn't going to be satisfied with just a quickie... she wanted him for hours.... absolute hours. She smiled softly:: I will need to rent a horse trailer... I can use a work truck for the hauling...
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:57:01 PM)
*And it is obvious that he wants her for a very long marathong session as well, keeping his hands on her, pleased to have managed to breach her emotional defenses, happy to have impacted her heart, claiming it and liberating it from the alienation she put herself through.* I am sure all that can be arranged, and I imagine I get to build a barn for him, don't I? (( And on this note, I have work tomorrow, so I ought to head to bed, but I hope you enjoyed what I had up my sleave for you tonight. The real kicker is when she figures out how he afforded the ring. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:57:21 PM)
(... comic collection?)
Aislinn Connelly (Jun 26, 2011 11:57:55 PM)
(nods, bed for you, it's late hun. I did have a fun time, I've missed playing them::
Alex Steele (Jun 26, 2011 11:58:05 PM)
(( Yup. He sold most of it for that ring. He kept his absolute favorites, and a few particularly pricey volumes for when he needs to buy the real ring. ))