Sir Kandai of Makai

INACTIVE I am but a humble Makai noble. NSFW accepted

[ask-shuna]

*smiles warmly at @sirkandai *

Thank you darling.

[ladyshunasladies]

*a knock at the door*

Nobiki: My Lady, are you in there? It’s time to start on your beauty regimen for the gala?

[ask-shuna]

I’ll be right out! *stands and walks to the door, pausing once and looking back over her shoulder*

I’ll see you tonight darling. And thank you. For everything that you do. And for understanding what she means to me.

[sirkandai]

Of course. *he bows, maybe more curtly than he meant to, with his lips pressed together more tightly than is comfortable.*

Take care of her Nobiki. She’s been real naughty lately.

[sirkandai]

*smiles warmly at @sirkandai *

Thank you, darling.

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Her eyes are sad now*

The first time we made love was under that tree. I never got the grass stains out of that dress.

*She takes his hand and sits him down on the bed next to her, then holds the ring box between them*

What, exactly, do you think changes if I wear this?

[sirkandai]

Nothing, because I don’t expect you to.

To try and tie you down? That would be like clipping the wings of a bird so they stay pretty in a cage.

Our partnership cannot end with you being caged, and you’re right, that’s what that ring represents.

I meant what I said, it’s yours to do with as you please. It is just another gift among friends.

[ask-shuna]

*She smiles and takes his hand*

Friends isn’t…you know it’s more complex than that.

I can’t accept this.

*pushes the ring towards him*

But I want you in my life and not just because of the money, not even just our work.

I’ve come to care for you very deeply, Kandai. And I don’t believe that will change.

[sirkandai]

Not even when Lord Mukuro sweeps you off your feet? *he says teasingly*

[ask-shuna]

*her eyes go wide and she blushes. She has never blushed in front of Kandai before. Never. And her body is a damn traitor *

[sirkandai]

Hah! That’s new.

It’s a good look on you.

[ask-shuna]

*stands up and goes to the wardeobe, her back to him*

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

*slides into a blue dress with buttons all down the front and starts to do them up*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks up behind her, slips his arms around her and takes over, slowly, buttoning up her dress.*

Yes you do. It’s obvious to anyone who’s seen you two together that she’s not a client. Also the way she stared at me, like she was going to carve me up and feed me to her underlings…

I may not be thrilled by your choice, but it’s obvious that I’m powerless to do anything about it. *he finishes with the last button*

[ask-shuna]

*Turns to face him*

You’re one to talk about harsh looks, blowing smoke in her face the way you were.

Both of you are important to me. It may a fool’s dream, but I would like you to try to get along.

Choosing her… darling it was hardly a choice.

*moves toward the bed and runs a hand absent-mindedly over the eggplant purple sheets*

Do you remember about ten years into our relationship I told you about my time with my first master?

[sirkandai]

Yes, vaguely. I know it’s a hard memory for you, so I don’t dwell on it.

[ask-shuna]

So you remember I mentioned there was another girl?

I was so small when they brought her but she was an infant. We grew up together, we were childhood sweethearts of a sort.

But I couldn’t protect her. And I couldn’t free her.

*Turns and looks at him pointedly*

She had bright red hair and her eyes were forget-me-not blue.

[sirkandai]

What does that…?

*His eyes widen as realization dawns on him.*

Wait, you mean?

But King Mukuro was never a slave… That’s…

[ask-shuna]

It’s not something I can confirm or deny in public because it’s not my story to tell, but it is something I need you to know, so that you understand why. Why she means so much to me and why I won’t give her up.

*her eyes start to tear up*

[sirkandai]

I never stood a chance then did I?

[ask-shuna]

*sighs*

Oh darling…

I’m sorry.

[sirkandai]

*He smiles at her*

It’s perfectly alright. I never really thought my fantasies would come true. I’m sorry I put them on you.

[ask-shuna]

*she reaches out and takes his hand.*

Can I still count on you? For our work?

[sirkandai]

Of course. There’s no way I’m leaving one more girl, boy, man, or woman in their clutches.

[ask-shuna]

*squeezes his hand*

Good.

*her eyes sparkle with flirtation*

And am out of luck for a dashing escort to my gala this evening?

[sirkandai]

*he brings her hand to his lips and presses them to her knuckles*

What kind of gentlemen would I be if I left a lady without an escort?

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Her eyes are sad now*

The first time we made love was under that tree. I never got the grass stains out of that dress.

*She takes his hand and sits him down on the bed next to her, then holds the ring box between them*

What, exactly, do you think changes if I wear this?

[sirkandai]

Nothing, because I don’t expect you to.

To try and tie you down? That would be like clipping the wings of a bird so they stay pretty in a cage.

Our partnership cannot end with you being caged, and you’re right, that’s what that ring represents.

I meant what I said, it’s yours to do with as you please. It is just another gift among friends.

[ask-shuna]

*She smiles and takes his hand*

Friends isn’t…you know it’s more complex than that.

I can’t accept this.

*pushes the ring towards him*

But I want you in my life and not just because of the money, not even just our work.

I’ve come to care for you very deeply, Kandai. And I don’t believe that will change.

[sirkandai]

Not even when Lord Mukuro sweeps you off your feet? *he says teasingly*

[ask-shuna]

*her eyes go wide and she blushes. She has never blushed in front of Kandai before. Never. And her body is a damn traitor *

[sirkandai]

Hah! That’s new.

It’s a good look on you.

[ask-shuna]

*stands up and goes to the wardeobe, her back to him*

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

*slides into a blue dress with buttons all down the front and starts to do them up*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks up behind her, slips his arms around her and takes over, slowly, buttoning up her dress.*

Yes you do. It’s obvious to anyone who’s seen you two together that she’s not a client. Also the way she stared at me, like she was going to carve me up and feed me to her underlings…

I may not be thrilled by your choice, but it’s obvious that I’m powerless to do anything about it. *he finishes with the last button*

[ask-shuna]

*Turns to face him*

You’re one to talk about harsh looks, blowing smoke in her face the way you were.

Both of you are important to me. It may a fool’s dream, but I would like you to try to get along.

Choosing her… darling it was hardly a choice.

*moves toward the bed and runs a hand absent-mindedly over the eggplant purple sheets*

Do you remember about ten years into our relationship I told you about my time with my first master?

[sirkandai]

Yes, vaguely. I know it’s a hard memory for you, so I don’t dwell on it.

[ask-shuna]

So you remember I mentioned there was another girl?

I was so small when they brought her but she was an infant. We grew up together, we were childhood sweethearts of a sort.

But I couldn’t protect her. And I couldn’t free her.

*Turns and looks at him pointedly*

She had bright red hair and her eyes were forget-me-not blue.

[sirkandai]

What does that…?

*His eyes widen as realization dawns on him.*

Wait, you mean?

But King Mukuro was never a slave… That’s…

[ask-shuna]

It’s not something I can confirm or deny in public because it’s not my story to tell, but it is something I need you to know, so that you understand why. Why she means so much to me and why I won’t give her up.

*her eyes start to tear up*

[sirkandai]

I never stood a chance then did I?

[ask-shuna]

*sighs*

Oh darling…

I’m sorry.

[sirkandai]

*He smiles at her*

It’s perfectly alright. I never really thought my fantasies would come true. I’m sorry I put them on you.

[ask-shuna]

*she reaches out and takes his hand.*

Can I still count on you? For our work?

[sirkandai]

Of course. There’s no way I’m leaving one more girl, boy, man, or woman in their clutches.

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Her eyes are sad now*

The first time we made love was under that tree. I never got the grass stains out of that dress.

*She takes his hand and sits him down on the bed next to her, then holds the ring box between them*

What, exactly, do you think changes if I wear this?

[sirkandai]

Nothing, because I don’t expect you to.

To try and tie you down? That would be like clipping the wings of a bird so they stay pretty in a cage.

Our partnership cannot end with you being caged, and you’re right, that’s what that ring represents.

I meant what I said, it’s yours to do with as you please. It is just another gift among friends.

[ask-shuna]

*She smiles and takes his hand*

Friends isn’t…you know it’s more complex than that.

I can’t accept this.

*pushes the ring towards him*

But I want you in my life and not just because of the money, not even just our work.

I’ve come to care for you very deeply, Kandai. And I don’t believe that will change.

[sirkandai]

Not even when Lord Mukuro sweeps you off your feet? *he says teasingly*

[ask-shuna]

*her eyes go wide and she blushes. She has never blushed in front of Kandai before. Never. And her body is a damn traitor *

[sirkandai]

Hah! That’s new.

It’s a good look on you.

[ask-shuna]

*stands up and goes to the wardeobe, her back to him*

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

*slides into a blue dress with buttons all down the front and starts to do them up*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks up behind her, slips his arms around her and takes over, slowly, buttoning up her dress.*

Yes you do. It’s obvious to anyone who’s seen you two together that she’s not a client. Also the way she stared at me, like she was going to carve me up and feed me to her underlings…

I may not be thrilled by your choice, but it’s obvious that I’m powerless to do anything about it. *he finishes with the last button*

[ask-shuna]

*Turns to face him*

You’re one to talk about harsh looks, blowing smoke in her face the way you were.

Both of you are important to me. It may a fool’s dream, but I would like you to try to get along.

Choosing her… darling it was hardly a choice.

*moves toward the bed and runs a hand absent-mindedly over the eggplant purple sheets*

Do you remember about ten years into our relationship I told you about my time with my first master?

[sirkandai]

Yes, vaguely. I know it’s a hard memory for you, so I don’t dwell on it.

[ask-shuna]

So you remember I mentioned there was another girl?

I was so small when they brought her but she was an infant. We grew up together, we were childhood sweethearts of a sort.

But I couldn’t protect her. And I couldn’t free her.

*Turns and looks at him pointedly*

She had bright red hair and her eyes were forget-me-not blue.

[sirkandai]

What does that…?

*His eyes widen as realization dawns on him.*

Wait, you mean?

But King Mukuro was never a slave… That’s…

[ask-shuna]

It’s not something I can confirm or deny in public because it’s not my story to tell, but it is something I need you to know, so that you understand why. Why she means so much to me and why I won’t give her up.

*her eyes start to tear up*

[sirkandai]

I never stood a chance then did I?

[ask-shuna]

*sighs*

Oh darling…

I’m sorry.

[sirkandai]

*He smiles at her*

It’s perfectly alright. I never really thought my fantasies would come true. I’m sorry I put them on you.

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Her eyes are sad now*

The first time we made love was under that tree. I never got the grass stains out of that dress.

*She takes his hand and sits him down on the bed next to her, then holds the ring box between them*

What, exactly, do you think changes if I wear this?

[sirkandai]

Nothing, because I don’t expect you to.

To try and tie you down? That would be like clipping the wings of a bird so they stay pretty in a cage.

Our partnership cannot end with you being caged, and you’re right, that’s what that ring represents.

I meant what I said, it’s yours to do with as you please. It is just another gift among friends.

[ask-shuna]

*She smiles and takes his hand*

Friends isn’t…you know it’s more complex than that.

I can’t accept this.

*pushes the ring towards him*

But I want you in my life and not just because of the money, not even just our work.

I’ve come to care for you very deeply, Kandai. And I don’t believe that will change.

[sirkandai]

Not even when Lord Mukuro sweeps you off your feet? *he says teasingly*

[ask-shuna]

*her eyes go wide and she blushes. She has never blushed in front of Kandai before. Never. And her body is a damn traitor *

[sirkandai]

Hah! That’s new.

It’s a good look on you.

[ask-shuna]

*stands up and goes to the wardeobe, her back to him*

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

*slides into a blue dress with buttons all down the front and starts to do them up*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks up behind her, slips his arms around her and takes over, slowly, buttoning up her dress.*

Yes you do. It’s obvious to anyone who’s seen you two together that she’s not a client. Also the way she stared at me, like she was going to carve me up and feed me to her underlings…

I may not be thrilled by your choice, but it’s obvious that I’m powerless to do anything about it. *he finishes with the last button*

[ask-shuna]

*Turns to face him*

You’re one to talk about harsh looks, blowing smoke in her face the way you were.

Both of you are important to me. It may a fool’s dream, but I would like you to try to get along.

Choosing her… darling it was hardly a choice.

*moves toward the bed and runs a hand absent-mindedly over the eggplant purple sheets*

Do you remember about ten years into our relationship I told you about my time with my first master?

[sirkandai]

Yes, vaguely. I know it’s a hard memory for you, so I don’t dwell on it.

[ask-shuna]

So you remember I mentioned there was another girl?

I was so small when they brought her but she was an infant. We grew up together, we were childhood sweethearts of a sort.

But I couldn’t protect her. And I couldn’t free her.

*Turns and looks at him pointedly*

She had bright red hair and her eyes were forget-me-not blue.

[sirkandai]

What does that…?

*His eyes widen as realization dawns on him.*

Wait, you mean?

But King Mukuro was never a slave… That’s…

[ask-shuna]

It’s not something I can confirm or deny in public because it’s not my story to tell, but it is something I need you to know, so that you understand why. Why she means so much to me and why I won’t give her up.

*her eyes start to tear up*

[sirkandai]

I never stood a chance then did I?

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Her eyes are sad now*

The first time we made love was under that tree. I never got the grass stains out of that dress.

*She takes his hand and sits him down on the bed next to her, then holds the ring box between them*

What, exactly, do you think changes if I wear this?

[sirkandai]

Nothing, because I don’t expect you to.

To try and tie you down? That would be like clipping the wings of a bird so they stay pretty in a cage.

Our partnership cannot end with you being caged, and you’re right, that’s what that ring represents.

I meant what I said, it’s yours to do with as you please. It is just another gift among friends.

[ask-shuna]

*She smiles and takes his hand*

Friends isn’t…you know it’s more complex than that.

I can’t accept this.

*pushes the ring towards him*

But I want you in my life and not just because of the money, not even just our work.

I’ve come to care for you very deeply, Kandai. And I don’t believe that will change.

[sirkandai]

Not even when Lord Mukuro sweeps you off your feet? *he says teasingly*

[ask-shuna]

*her eyes go wide and she blushes. She has never blushed in front of Kandai before. Never. And her body is a damn traitor *

[sirkandai]

Hah! That’s new.

It’s a good look on you.

[ask-shuna]

*stands up and goes to the wardeobe, her back to him*

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

*slides into a blue dress with buttons all down the front and starts to do them up*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks up behind her, slips his arms around her and takes over, slowly, buttoning up her dress.*

Yes you do. It’s obvious to anyone who’s seen you two together that she’s not a client. Also the way she stared at me, like she was going to carve me up and feed me to her underlings…

I may not be thrilled by your choice, but it’s obvious that I’m powerless to do anything about it. *he finishes with the last button*

[ask-shuna]

*Turns to face him*

You’re one to talk about harsh looks, blowing smoke in her face the way you were.

Both of you are important to me. It may a fool’s dream, but I would like you to try to get along.

Choosing her… darling it was hardly a choice.

*moves toward the bed and runs a hand absent-mindedly over the eggplant purple sheets*

Do you remember about ten years into our relationship I told you about my time with my first master?

[sirkandai]

Yes, vaguely. I know it’s a hard memory for you, so I don’t dwell on it.

[ask-shuna]

So you remember I mentioned there was another girl?

I was so small when they brought her but she was an infant. We grew up together, we were childhood sweethearts of a sort.

But I couldn’t protect her. And I couldn’t free her.

*Turns and looks at him pointedly*

She had bright red hair and her eyes were forget-me-not blue.

[sirkandai]

What does that...?

*His eyes widen as realization dawns on him.*

Wait, you mean?

But King Mukuro was never a slave... That’s...

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Her eyes are sad now*

The first time we made love was under that tree. I never got the grass stains out of that dress.

*She takes his hand and sits him down on the bed next to her, then holds the ring box between them*

What, exactly, do you think changes if I wear this?

[sirkandai]

Nothing, because I don’t expect you to.

To try and tie you down? That would be like clipping the wings of a bird so they stay pretty in a cage.

Our partnership cannot end with you being caged, and you’re right, that’s what that ring represents.

I meant what I said, it’s yours to do with as you please. It is just another gift among friends.

[ask-shuna]

*She smiles and takes his hand*

Friends isn’t…you know it’s more complex than that.

I can’t accept this.

*pushes the ring towards him*

But I want you in my life and not just because of the money, not even just our work.

I’ve come to care for you very deeply, Kandai. And I don’t believe that will change.

[sirkandai]

Not even when Lord Mukuro sweeps you off your feet? *he says teasingly*

[ask-shuna]

*her eyes go wide and she blushes. She has never blushed in front of Kandai before. Never. And her body is a damn traitor *

[sirkandai]

Hah! That’s new.

It’s a good look on you.

[ask-shuna]

*stands up and goes to the wardeobe, her back to him*

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

*slides into a blue dress with buttons all down the front and starts to do them up*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks up behind her, slips his arms around her and takes over, slowly, buttoning up her dress.*

Yes you do. It’s obvious to anyone who’s seen you two together that she’s not a client. Also the way she stared at me, like she was going to carve me up and feed me to her underlings…

I may not be thrilled by your choice, but it’s obvious that I’m powerless to do anything about it. *he finishes with the last button*

[ask-shuna]

*Turns to face him*

You’re one to talk about harsh looks, blowing smoke in her face the way you were.

Both of you are important to me. It may a fool’s dream, but I would like you to try to get along.

Choosing her… darling it was hardly a choice.

*moves toward the bed and runs a hand absent-mindedly over the eggplant purple sheets*

Do you remember about ten years into our relationship I told you about my time with my first master?

[sirkandai]

Yes, vaguely. I know it’s a hard memory for you, so I don’t dwell on it.

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Her eyes are sad now*

The first time we made love was under that tree. I never got the grass stains out of that dress.

*She takes his hand and sits him down on the bed next to her, then holds the ring box between them*

What, exactly, do you think changes if I wear this?

[sirkandai]

Nothing, because I don’t expect you to.

To try and tie you down? That would be like clipping the wings of a bird so they stay pretty in a cage.

Our partnership cannot end with you being caged, and you’re right, that’s what that ring represents.

I meant what I said, it’s yours to do with as you please. It is just another gift among friends.

[ask-shuna]

*She smiles and takes his hand*

Friends isn’t…you know it’s more complex than that.

I can’t accept this.

*pushes the ring towards him*

But I want you in my life and not just because of the money, not even just our work.

I’ve come to care for you very deeply, Kandai. And I don’t believe that will change.

[sirkandai]

Not even when Lord Mukuro sweeps you off your feet? *he says teasingly*

[ask-shuna]

*her eyes go wide and she blushes. She has never blushed in front of Kandai before. Never. And her body is a damn traitor *

[sirkandai]

Hah! That’s new.

It’s a good look on you.

[ask-shuna]

*stands up and goes to the wardeobe, her back to him*

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

*slides into a blue dress with buttons all down the front and starts to do them up*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks up behind her, slips his arms around her and takes over, slowly, buttoning up her dress.*

Yes you do. It’s obvious to anyone who’s seen you two together that she’s not a client. Also the way she stared at me, like she was going to carve me up and feed me to her underlings...

I may not be thrilled by your choice, but it’s obvious that I’m powerless to do anything about it. *he finishes with the last button*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Her eyes are sad now*

The first time we made love was under that tree. I never got the grass stains out of that dress.

*She takes his hand and sits him down on the bed next to her, then holds the ring box between them*

What, exactly, do you think changes if I wear this?

[sirkandai]

Nothing, because I don’t expect you to.

To try and tie you down? That would be like clipping the wings of a bird so they stay pretty in a cage.

Our partnership cannot end with you being caged, and you’re right, that’s what that ring represents.

I meant what I said, it’s yours to do with as you please. It is just another gift among friends.

[ask-shuna]

*She smiles and takes his hand*

Friends isn’t…you know it’s more complex than that.

I can’t accept this.

*pushes the ring towards him*

But I want you in my life and not just because of the money, not even just our work.

I’ve come to care for you very deeply, Kandai. And I don’t believe that will change.

[sirkandai]

Not even when Lord Mukuro sweeps you off your feet? *he says teasingly*

[ask-shuna]

*her eyes go wide and she blushes. She has never blushed in front of Kandai before. Never. And her body is a damn traitor *

[sirkandai]

Hah! That’s new.

It’s a good look on you.

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Her eyes are sad now*

The first time we made love was under that tree. I never got the grass stains out of that dress.

*She takes his hand and sits him down on the bed next to her, then holds the ring box between them*

What, exactly, do you think changes if I wear this?

[sirkandai]

Nothing, because I don’t expect you to.

To try and tie you down? That would be like clipping the wings of a bird so they stay pretty in a cage.

Our partnership cannot end with you being caged, and you’re right, that’s what that ring represents.

I meant what I said, it’s yours to do with as you please. It is just another gift among friends.

[ask-shuna]

*She smiles and takes his hand*

Friends isn’t…you know it’s more complex than that.

I can’t accept this.

*pushes the ring towards him*

But I want you in my life and not just because of the money, not even just our work.

I’ve come to care for you very deeply, Kandai. And I don’t believe that will change.

[sirkandai]

Not even when Lord Mukuro sweeps you off your feet? *he says teasingly*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Her eyes are sad now*

The first time we made love was under that tree. I never got the grass stains out of that dress.

*She takes his hand and sits him down on the bed next to her, then holds the ring box between them*

What, exactly, do you think changes if I wear this?

[sirkandai]

Nothing, because I don’t expect you to.

To try and tie you down? That would be like clipping the wings of a bird so they stay pretty in a cage.

Our partnership cannot end with you being caged, and you’re right, that’s what that ring represents.

I meant what I said, it’s yours to do with as you please. It is just another gift among friends.

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since…

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*her mouth stays in a hardline, but there is sympathy in her eyes*

I sincerely hope that’s true. I can’t rely on someone who thinks everyone I love is expendable.

The bed’s still made. Where did you sleep? Did you sleep?

[sirkandai]

I may have slept outside. Orange tree roots make a much more comfortable pillow than you’d excpect. *He smiles at her, trying to lighten the mood.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have … things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*this is not what she was hoping to hear*

If you have something do that is more important than salvaging our relationship, I’ll happily leave you to it.

[sirkandai]

*He sighs*

That’s not what I meant.

You must excuse me I haven’t been myself since...

I should be better at managing how my work affects me by now, I’ve been doing it long enough. I’m sorry for the things I said, I didn’t mean them.

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna turns and bumps into him*

Oh! *and then sees him* Oh…

*sighs*

Hello Darling.

[sirkandai]

*Kandai looks at her and then at the ring box in her hand.*

Hello My Lady. *His eyes are red and puffy, like he’s been crying or drinking*

Do you need to talk to me? If not I have ... things to do.

[ask-shuna]

*Shuna’s gets dressed and picks up the ring box, then goes back to @sirkandai ’s room hoping to find him there*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai walks in a moment or too after Shuna, unaware she’s there. He’s spent the whole night outside in the courtyard and it shows.*

[sirkandai]

*Kandai wanders down the hall out to his private courtyard. He sits on the grass, staring up at the sky.*

Why did I do that? Say those things? Give her the ring? She’s never going to say yes, and now all I’ve done is probably drive her away!!

Nothing is going right... Not my work amongst the slavers, not my partnership with Shuna...

After 100 years I’m still saying the wrong things...

There’s only one thing for it. After the Gala, I have to bring her the girl.