#trch:tamryn

[xreznikovx]

With the annual SuperCultural Festival underway Tamryn knew that she would have to make some sort of appearance despite how busy she was with the LSA as well and advocating the Werewolf Species world wide. Tamryn was known for her wild and typically public lifestyle as she seemed to be one of the few Supernaturals that fed off the notoriety and fame that came with being who she was. Despite her entourage surrounding the redhead, Tamryn still stood out against the crowd of event goers. As she strutted deeper into the fairgrounds her entourage kept adoring fans and others away from the She wolf. Only when she stepped beyond her posse to directly address someone did they heel to her. She instantly located the beer garden and placed an order for herself as she turned to study those around her. Her vivid light blue hues caught reflective traces of golden yellow as the fair lights danced about. As she scanned the area while waiting for her drink she spoke to no one in particular but knew that she would be heard regardless,

“I do wonder what will unfold this year at this...festival of superiority. we all know that is what it is.”

[wrathfulspark]

@xreznikovx

 Content in the witch’s arms the she wolf simply listened to the colliding sound of her lover’s heart and the ocean in her head, it was peaceful in a way that she never thought the sound of waves could have been, though she was more focused on Elidi’s heartbeat. Though once Elidi’s voice lifted her from her content focus she listened to the suggestions,

 “We can lay here all day if you want, or we can go back to the room and wait until later on tonight to come down here when no one else is on the beach? Watching a movie sounds like a wonderful idea, laying out a blanket on the balcony also sounds extremely romantic. We honestly can do it all, we have the time to do whatever we want. I find it extremely attractive you are coming up with all these things for us to do, and that you packed snacks.”

 The she wolf trailed off. Lifting her head she noticed her love look towards the canopy, arching a brow she looked towards it as well,

 “We could also stay in there and order drinks until we are too drunk to walk back up to the room. We can just stay on the beach all day and I am sure I can get to a level of drunkenness to not exactly mind the water. Though being with you I am not as terrified.”

  She let out a soft and approving growl at how Elidi’s fingers moved under her chin it caused her eyes to shift yellow once again for a moment as she let the growl roll past her lips softly. Remaining silent to the how weak the action truly made her the she wolf was happy to be tucked back against Elidi’s chest in an embrace, finding the way the woman held her to be something she was favoring like many things the witch did. Still in utter bliss the Alpha stayed in Elidi’s arms hearing her words once more, lifting her head slightly as she spoke while looking up at her lover somewhat,

 “Hearing it from you, no. I don’t think I ever will... I could tell you have never said it to anyone before, I heard it in your voice when you said it to me, and it means the world and beyond to me. Knowing that I hold that above all others, because I have never said I love you to anyone beyond my family. I don’t even really tell people if I like them, I’m not one to often express anything beyond the physical. But I want to hear you say it, any and every time the words cross your mind.”

 “I would not mind going back to the hotel room, or the canopy if you want. I cant pick if laying down watching a movie or laying out on the balcony sounds better. But I think if we watch a movie then we can always come back down later tonight and lay out a blanket and drink under the moon and the stars.”

Tamryn's suggestions perked Elidi up, causing the witch to straighten her posture, arms carefully retracting from their embrace around the redhead. "I want to do all of that." Though there was one suggestion in particular that had caused her to wrinkle her nose, "Well... I don't want you to go into the water drunk, that leaves a sour taste in my mouth. It'll just be me and you, Red." Her unoccupied hands moved to cup Tamryn's face, lips dropping to kiss the tip of her nose faintly. "I would love to come back tonight with you though and star gaze, mi amor. The current is stronger at night, even if I can manipulate it some, I wouldn't dare risk swimming for anything, nor would I want to scare you. Our best bet to swim would be during the day." Digits idly fiddled with the strap of Tamryn's bathing suit, a grin quirking her lips, even this material was designer and it seemed like nothing less than Tamryn, completely fitting. Meanwhile Elidi had selected one solely on the color, determined to soak up as much of the sun's rays as possible. Maybe she should've put sunblock on...

Blue eyes turned toward the water, the waves beckoning her, though she knew she could return at another time. Her eyes shut briefly, taking in the ambient sounds of the beach, a soft sigh departing from her lips. After a quiet moment Elidi turns to Tamryn, helping the redhead up as she stood. "Let's go, we can come back tonight."

Although excited to do something new with Tamryn, her lids fell halfway, not as enthused to haul all the items up again. Regardless she packs everything back up, aside from the endless sand, it wasn't all that tedious of a task. Before grabbing the ice chest she pops open the lid, set on having a quick snack before they leave, her gaze drawn to the bottle of wine she had set inside. An idea crosses her mind, a faint smile curling her lips as she slams the lids shut, picking the container up. "Okay I'm ready!"

Soon enough they are back inside their room, and despite the shower station they had outside, Elidi still found herself covered in gritty sand. An unfavorable sensation. Although they could shower together, that would ruin her plan, and she found herself uttering a lame excuse to shower first, taking a much shorter bath than she usually would. She didn't want Tamryn to sit too long in the sand anyways. Emerging from the bathroom, towel drying her hair she wore a black tank top and shorts, stepping aside so Tamryn could enter. Lips press sweetly to the Alpha's cheek, an apology uttered for stepping in first, "Take your time, Red, they have an assortment of goodies in there, lots of bath stuff." Elidi nodded her head, lips pursing, she had been tempted to try some herself.

Upon hearing the running water, she makes a quick yet quiet retreat from their room. Unsure of how long Tamryn would actually take, her pace is brisk as she hurries her way to the hotel shop. By some miracle they actually have what she needs, roses! A bouquet is quickly selected. Though her selection in candles is quite slim, bright hues flickering over her options with a furrowed brow. A worker is kind enough to help her, hurriedly at that as Elidi summarizes her situation. At the check out she stares at an aray of chocolates, shrugging her shoulders as she tossed a few into her pile. Did Tamryn like chocolate? Eh. Who didn't?

Bag in hand she hummed contently, feeling like she made pretty good time with her purchases. Opening the door, her eyes drift toward the shut bathroom door. In hushed tones she begins her work, muttering an apology to the flowers as she carefully ripped the petals free. The majority of the red petals stayed on the bed, a small trail left from the bathroom. Elidi stills as she hears the water shutting off, scrambling to the few candles she bought, setting them around the room before lighting them, where she may or may not have struggled with the lighter. The chocolates are set onto the pillows, more so tossed and she nearly trips over the mattress as she fetches the bottle of wine, "Fuck!" Nestling the bottle against the pillows she rubbed at her knee, glaring at the edge of the bed with a huff. Reaching for the remote she sets it on the bed, happy with her rushed display, and although not as perfect as she'd like it to be, it was cute to her none the less.

At the sound of the door opening she turned quickly, standing to face her lover, a grin on her lips and slightly out of breath, though desperately tried to feign some form of calm. "A surprise!"

[kiki-wiccan]

Elidi is indebted to Tamryn's embrace, her touch grounding the witch the moment her arms are around Elidi. She turns her head to rest her cheek against the Alpha's chest, focusing solely on the sound of Tamryn's heart beating. Part of her apologetic for her chaotic nature, though the moment her lover approached her the static energy in the air around Elidi dispersed, that much she could control. "I just didn't want to shock you, Red. Only reason I told you to stay, well that and possible danger..." Elidi muttered, digits tracing idly along the Alpha's spine, "I knew I was going to get angry.." However, with Tamryn's statement on her anger, Elidi's brows furrowed together leaning to press a playful nip to her neck. "I am calming down at least.." She retorted as she turned to press her cheek back to Tamryn's skin, hues lifting as the front door opens. Briefly, her brows rose in surprise upon seeing Kiki, though her temper is quick to make its return as she rises suddenly from the stool, the wood clattering to the floor loudly. "What happened? I told you to water plants and feed Binx, not create a mess!" Vexation smolders in her throat, eyes shutting tightly as she grabs hold of her emotions once more. Blue hues open to peer at the Wiccan, observant of her current state, the puffiness to her eyes, red and irritated to the tangled mess of her dark locks. "I don't care about the mess! That isn't why I'm angry." Elidi exhaled through her nose, reminding herself to focus. "Kiki, what's going on? This isn't like you to do something like this." There was no way Kiki had done this for no reason, despite what Tamryn said, Kiki wasn't a virulent human, Elidi had known plenty of those in her days. Her hand sought Tamryns, her grip tighter than usual while her hues refused to leave the wiccan, and having Tamryn by her side helped soothe the storm.

Staying silent in the moment she focused more so on being calm and exerting a passive energy that Elidi would hopefully feel and let calm her. As her love rested her head against her chest she moved one hand up to caress her lover’s jawline fondly, attempting every calming touch she could to soothe the static energy she felt surfacing in her partner. Hearing her suddenly defend her reasoning behind telling her of all people to stay the proud she wolf huffed and shook her head softly,

 “Mon amour I am not worried about that, I know you meant to be protective I love that about you, however I will never let you walk into danger by yourself. I will always be right there, protecting you as you protect me. As for hurting me, darling I may have soft and pretty features but I am far more resilient than I look. Never feel like you have to hide parts of who you are from me, I love you, and that means even the parts of you that you do not love within yourself. Your anger does not scare me, nor does the chance you could lose control of your power and hurt me. It takes a lot more than some sparks to hurt me. Plus, every time we touch I already feel the sparks between us so, I am sure I can handle a little more of it.”

She smarted with an arch to her elegant brow as she leaned down and kissed the top of her love’s head reassuringly. Feeling the nip against her neck her eyes shifted yellow almost against her will as she growled softly down at her lover with a wicked smile upon her red lips. Leaning into her love almost temptingly she eyed her lips for a moment before tilting her head,

 “That’s good to hear, though if you nip at my neck one more time I don’t think I will be able to stay calm.”

Letting her love seek comfort in her arms once more the Alpha stood close to the witch and let her take as long as she needed to gather herself before figuring out what to do next. The moment Kiki entered the home Tamryn went defensive. Her body tensed as she let out a threatening growl. She didn’t react fully until Kiki stepped into the main room and spoke her lover’s name. Tamryn turned within seconds and was defensively in front of Elidi. She looked like an attack dog being held back by the simple fact Elidi didn’t tell her to attack. Her golden hues bore into the wiccan girl with intentions to inflict harm, and correct the disrespectful girl’s mentality the way she would a unruly wolf within her community.

The red head had her fangs bared and her claws ready though she was not down in an attack stance, she stood taller and almost unnatural still despite the rolling snarl coming from within her chest. She was furious and held back simply by the fact she respected Elidi enough to not break their promise, even though she felt it would have been justified. Rather than letting her Alpha nature take charge, she let Elidi speak and lead the situation by her own terms. Tamryn was merely there to prevent Kiki from coming any closer, and to literally toss the wiccan out if Elidi so much as gave her the look to do so.

Returning the grip with her own to reassure her love that she was there the Alpha focused on the wiccan once more. Her eyes still glowing yellow with the savage need to defend the woman she loved from the one who was in Tamryn’s eyes simply taking advantage of her. Another rolling snarl kept up from her throat as she thought of the ways she would enforce the reasons Kiki should learn to either respect or fear them both.

She could feel the alphas eyes on her and knew the wolf was infuriated with her. However she didn’t pay mind to it as she was solely focused on Elidi. It hurt the wiccan to see her mentor so upset with her and she could only hope that Elidi could forgive her. “A lot happened....I have a lot to explain....I’m willing to accept any punishment you think I deserve....but for now could we sit down?” She knew that her legs wouldn’t hold her up when she got emotional. Following Elidi and Tamryn into the living room she furrowed her brows seeing the mess she’d left. At the time she hadn’t paid much attention to the chaos she’d created in the witches home. But now seeing the damage she felt even worse.

As she sat down across from the duo she found herself unable to look them in the eyes. Instead she stared down at her lap, which her hands were folded atop of. Taking a deep breath she pulled herself together and began explaining her past. Knowing that it was important they know her background. So they would understand what had just occured a few nights ago. She briefly talked about her picture perfect life and mentioned the professor. She could feel her hands trembling from just speaking his name. She hated this control he had over her, despite that she didn’t stop. Moving along she explained her struggles with activating the wand, how the night in the woods went down. What happened after getting caught, how the whole town turned against her. All about how she was tormented out of college and then the town, how she came to Tabula to escape. Throughout speaking she’d look up every now and again but then when she’d feel herself tearing up she’d stare back down and wipe at her eyes. The professor came back up and it was obvious that Kiki feared the man. Her bottom lip trembled whenever she spoke of him and she began fidgeting with her hands. It took everything in her to mention the rape and she was quick about it not wanting to linger on the topic. By the end of that she was proud of herself for not getting sick, not that she had anything on her stomach to throw up anyway. She’d only cried a bit and managed to hold herself together fairly well. Now came the hardest part, why she’d broken into Elidis home.

She kept her eyes locked on her fidgeting hands in her lap. She told the two about how the town turned against her family. How she was trying to get money to help them move to Tabula. She mentioned that’s why she was trying to sell charms to begin with. Admitted how foolish it was of her not to accept Tamryns help when she offered money, she had been stubborn. Managing to get all of that said without breaking into tears, she looked up momentarily as though to see if they were still listening. Seeing that their eyes seemed to be focused on her and looked back down. Kiki spoke of the text she had gotten from her mother and how she thought Elidi could teleport them their to save them. How when Elidi wasn’t home she panicked and decided to attempt the spell herself. She found the spell and gathered all of the items. A small sob escaped her lips when she admitted that she was too late. How her house was completely burned and her caregivers bodies were charred. The conversation she barely remembered with the cops and then how the professor showed up. Near the end she had started to cry and her breathing became ragged but she kept speaking despite all her stuttering. By the time she finished she was a blubbering, shaking mess. Refusing to look up she frantically tried wiping away at the tears that poured out of her eyes. “I....am...s...so...sorry...” she managed to gasp out a pitiful apology to the one who she’d hurt.

[wrathfulspark]

 @xreznikovx

“I know, I am not the one to usually ask questions, I mostly get asked them given who I am. Plus, I feel that if there is anything you want me to know about you, you eventually talk about it. I like the sudden discoveries between us rather than knowing everything about you up front Mon amour. However, I am always wanting to know more about you, even though I feel I know you fairly well given what all we have shared with one another.”

 Tamryn maintained a fond smile as she searched the beautiful features of her lovers face before meeting the kiss with a sense of eagerness. Leaning her head back against the headboard she exhaled softly as she let her fingertips run through Elidi’s hair aimlessly as her lover rested in the crook of her neck, letting out a soft huff like laugh she commented back,

 “Are you really so quick to get back to Tabula Rasa? Relax Mon amour, that is all we have to do for the next three days.”

 Thinking over some ideas of what they could do beyond being in the hotel and the beach the she wolf was mentally lost in thought and was not expecting the nip against the skin above her collar bone. Her fingers gripped Elidi’s hair and let out a playful growl as her eyes shifted yellow against her control for a moment before she recovered with a sly smirk as she locked eyes with the her lover,

 “Mmm, I would only abuse it in the right ways darling.”

 Tamryn arched a brow as she teased back, but became somewhat serious again as she wanted to still be clear,

 “I would never intentionally do anything to abuse you in any sort of way, and I intend to ensure that others are incapable of abusing you as well. No one will hurt you as long as you are with me and I can prevent it.”

  Hearing the whine she tilted her head thoughtfully and let Elidi sit up to get her drink, Tamryn looked over to her own glass which was near empty and decided to fill it only to nearly empty it in another long drink. Her gazed drifted to the screen as Elidi mentioned how she hadn’t been focused on the movie. The she wolf bit her lip for a moment before sitting up a bit more against the headboard,

“It’s fairly hard to focus on a romance movie when you have set this room up like one of our own. That and I honestly find it hard to focus on anything other than you as of late...”

 Her focus shifted as she looked over the witch’s legs and arms seeing the slight tint to her skin, her own seemingly unphased by the sun despite how fair skinned she was, with a almost prideful grin she moved to be closer to her love, leaning in towards her ear some as she added,

 “The beauty of being the beast. Tanning, and sunburns are in a sense skin damage, we recover even from that fairly quick. We can tan, and get burned eventually, we would have to sit in direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time to tan and, I don’t have that much free time really. I like my fair skin, it’s divine to a degree.”

 Sitting up now she crossed her legs and sat facing Elidi as she gathered a few of the chocolates onto her own pillow, aimlessly arranging them in the shape of a small heart before taking one and opening it to eat. Arching a brow as Elidi suggested the aquarium she smiled but then gave her a look as she mentioned not wanting to control the trip,

 “Eli, stop being so modest with me, at this point, you don’t have to be. I don’t see anything you do when taking the lead or taking charge as being controlling, which says a lot coming from me. I don’t often like letting other have control. I like that you are not shy to take control with me, I want you to be selfish with me and our relationship because I am doing the same. When I want to do something with you, we do it, even if you protest a bit at first. I want you to feel the same way. If you want something or want to do something simply mention it and it is yours, or ours. I see you as my Queen, not just my girlfriend or lover. So let me treat you as such, and by all means start to feel like such, specially when its just us here.”

 With a faint smile she picked up one of the chocolate and unwrapped it while she spoke. Moving over the bed she straddled Elidi’s lap, being aware to hold herself up with her thighs so she didn’t touch the potential sunburns her lover had. Leaning down she held out the chocolate close to Elidi’s lips with a fond smile,

 “I want to do the things you want to do. If that means sitting on the beach all day just so you can be near the ocean, then we by all means will do that. Or if you want to go to the Aquarium then we will do that as well. Even just sitting here, pretending to watch a movie while we enjoy this new territory together is enough. I know I seem very complexed to the public, but when it comes to you I am not. I just want to be near you, and do whatever it takes to maintain this happiness we have together.”

Elidi listened intently as Tamryn spoke, her hues while attentive, soft as she gazed at the redhead. Her head shook slightly once Tamryn finished speaking, "You can know whatever it is you want about me, whenever you feel like knowing. I'll tell you anything." There was a small pause, as the witch pondered her words with deliberate consideration, "... From my childhood, teen years, all the way up to adulthood. Maybe we could make a night of that, hm?" Though when the duo tended to talk about their past, the tone always descended into a darker territory, but the end result brought them all the closer together. Elidi found solace in that.

Elidi's eyes slip shut as her lovers fingers comb through her hair, relishing in her touch, stirring only at the sound of her voice. Looking up at Tamryn's accusation, she's quick to shake her head to dismiss the comment, no matter if said in jest, "Of course not darling. Tabula can't hold a candle to you. We could be... just out and about on the streets and I'd still prefer it over Tabula. When I am with you, there is no greater place to be." She spoke matter pf factly, a wide grin on her lips before she scatters a trail of kisses along the Alpha's skin available to her. "I am plenty relaxed."

The grip on her hair, once placid, now firmly gripped darkened locks, Elidi's brows raising in surprise. Bright eyes take notice of the yellow hue in her lovers gaze, a side of Tamryn she wasn't all too familiar with, but enraptured with none the less. Only abuse it in the right way, huh? A smile covers her lips, adjusting quickly to press the tip of her nose against Tamryns, amused. "How cheeky." Though upon noticing the change in Tamryn's demeanour, she's quick to alter her own, "I know Red... and I hope you know the same. I never want to hurt you, and I would never intentionally do so. I want to be someone you can always rely on and come too with whatever you may need. I don't have a pack or as much authority as you in mattera of protection, but only the very best of my abilities to assure no harm will find its way to you."

Elidi rubbed the back of her head, sheepish and embarassed, she hadn't decorated the room entirely up to her standards, but if Tamryn liked it she supposed it was okay. She wanted nothing but the best for her amor. Listening as Tamryn explained her slight tolerance to the sun, Elidi let out a hum in thought, "I see... though I do agree completely. Your skin is divine. Heavenly. It makes it all the more tempting to mark." She faltered, "Not that it would stay."

Watchful hues observed as Tamryn sorted the little candies into a heart, a faint chuckle leaving her as she found the small act adorable. "Well... I know, I know. I just, want to make sure it is something you want to do too. Just off an assumption here, but I doubt you come to the beach much, so it is a rare occurence. I want to make the most of it, with as much as you're comfortable with."

Accepting the piece of chocolate, she grinned as she chewed, finding Tamryn much sweeter than the little treat. Her hands found their way around the redhead's waist, guiding her hips down to sit upon her thighs. "It won't kill me." Elidi teased, although entirely swooned at Tamryn's consideration of her burn. "Besides that is all I want to do, be near you." Digits idly toyed with the ends of her fiery red hair, brushing stray hairs from Tamryn's palid visage. "Maybe we can sit on the beach like you suggested earlier." Elidi turned her head to look out the balcony window, "Seeing as I dozed off once or twice there, by the time we get everything prepared, the sun should be setting."

She sat up partially, holding Tamryn securely in her lap as she pressed a lingering kiss to her lips, a small grin evident on her lips.

"Oh! We can even go for a walk on the beach, that's romantic. Isn't it?" The suggestion, albeit her own, seemed to perk her up significantly. "Then we can drink. See, I have now planned a proper evening. The aquarium can wait."

[xreznikovx]

Wolf Comes Out Tonight||Open

Tamryn was pacing back and forth across her balcony, her eyes were their glowing yellow hue as she kept her strong gaze focused on the ground before her, she was growing restless. With certain things taking place and the LSA calling random meetings in the dead of night the she wolf was needing a night to let her wolf out in a sense. Suddenly an idea came to her mind and she turned from pacing to go and get ready.

 Once she was ready she pushed open the double doors to her master bedroom and walked down the spiral stair case as she called out to the pack members within the compound,

 “I feel like hitting up The Veil tonight, anyone wanting to join me has 10 minutes to be in the limo or you can catch your own rides there!”

 She walked through the Compound as she called out to her people and then exited the front doors to get into the limo. Once the posse she was bringing piled in the headed off towards the Dance club. They pulled right up to the front of the establishment and Tamryn exited first, she waited for a moment to allow her team to exit the vehicle as well before they all entered the building. The moment the doors opened most eyes met with her and the wolves that were with her. She was radiating an energy that all the others could sense of feel in some way. Her golden yellow hues reflected against the flashing light of the dance floors and the main center performance stage. Tamryn located the bar and made her way towards it as she scanned the crowd to get a feel for its energy that night,

“it’s been a while since we’ve been out like this, I wonder what sort of party we can start up in here tonight.”

[wrathfulspark]

@xreznikovx

  Her attention dropped to her knee the moment her lover’s hand was removed, she stared for a moment before her hues narrowed hearing Elidi’s words that followed. Looking to her partner as she spoke the she wolf remained silent though her eyes spoke on their own, with a brow arching at certain points that were made Tamryn for the most part actually took in what was being said though it didn’t sway her position on the matter. Once Elidi turned away from her entirely Tamryn felt a foreign pain that caused her to glance down for a moment before she looked back at her lover as she continued, interjecting casually at points,

 “That is exactly what it sounded like when you said it. I never said not to feel bad for the loss of her family, by all means feel bad for her, that is terrible to have happen to anyone let alone family...”

   She trailed off finally letting the witch speak without her adding in as Elidi suddenly touched on points that were reaching deeper. Her strong gaze remained focused on her lover as her resolve seemed to give with each moment that the other mentioned. The red head dropped her gaze, her stern expression finally giving as Elidi mentioned Tamryn not saying she loved her since the incident. The she wolf dropped her proud shoulders some as she looked away as well. Though her eyes suddenly seemed to narrow as Elidi then brought up her past and her sister.

  Instead of speaking the alpha remained silent on the matter, not finding a reason to draw up more things for them to not see eye to eye on. Bringing her gaze back onto her love she scanned her features for a moment before dropping her line of sight down to Elidi’s hand against her bracelet. She inhaled softly before looking to her own bracelet upon exhale. Tamryn hated all of this deep down, how powerless she was towards her feelings.

  Once they met each other’s gaze once more, and Tamryn saw the gloss in Elidi’s beautiful blue eyes she couldn’t remain unphased anymore. Her jawline tensed as she clenched her teeth together before her brows furrowed, tilting her head the way she did often for Elidi and Elidi alone though the look was pained. The alpha hated that she was the cause of Elidi being in any sort of distress, and she hated that this was where they had landed moments within getting back into the city.

 Grateful that Elidi was the one to speak again she remained silent as she listened further, her expression no longer hardened against the emotions she was feeling. Despite how she kept telling herself to be guarded she deep down didn't want to be, the she wolf wanted to jump into her lover’s arms but her pride kept her seated by her side and rigid in appearance beyond the softening in her features. As she was about to respond the boxes were set in her lap, she seemed to freeze upon the words Elidi said. Slowly she opened the wrapped one and lifted the bottle carefully out  to see what it held within it. Her jaw unhinged in awe before her whole demeanor seemed to tank in sadness.

  She held the bottle close to her heart for a moment as she stayed silent for a moment before suddenly setting it carefully back into the box and setting both boxes down by her side. She stood and stepped in front of Elidi before she moved to sit in her lap like she would often when attempting to get her focus entirely in the moment. Carefully she placed both her hand onto the sides of her love’s jawline and lifted her eyes to meet her own as she leaned in enough to bring them eye to eye. Her own blue hues glossed over as well though tears would not dare to fall from her eyes as she maintained such a focus on her love,

 “I love you, so intensely Eli, that it honestly scares me. It really felt like you were saying sorry for our love in that moment. I’ve never been in this situation with someone I care so deeply about. I’m not going to say sorry for how I reacted, because I am not sorry for it. I felt discarded in the moment, regardless if that was your intent or not, that is how it came off to me in the moment.”

 “I am sorry for not saying I love you, never once did me not saying the words mean I didn’t mean them when they were said, or that my love had faded by at any capacity because it hasn’t. I only was distant because I was unsure what to do, feeling like that trip was something you were sorry for made me hurt in ways I didn’t think would be possible. I never want to feel that feeling again, but I also never want to see you like this and know that I am the source behind it again.”

 “You never have to ask how I feel, because you know deep down how I feel. I told you that I love you, and I have never felt like this with anyone before and I mean it. Plus, these really do work, better than I think we both want them too really.”

 She smirked and reached down between them to lift their hands with the bracelets together, interlacing their fingers as she did so and holding firmly as if to reinforce the words she had stated prior. Her smirk remained a moment longer before she leaned down and placed a careful kiss against her love’s forehead,

“What do we have to do to move past this? I’ve never been here before, but I want to reconcile. I miss you, and your scent, and your embrace, and your smile.”

 With her words Tamryn suddenly reached over with her free and and pulled the bottle out of the open box and held it up between them,

 “I love you, and I love this. This is my new favorite thing, how did you even make it? You don’t have to tell me, but I really do love it, and you have no idea what it means to me... What all of it has meant to me. What you mean to me... Thank you.”

Elidi attempted a neutral expression as Tamryn opened up the box, the one gift she had chickened out in giving her on her Birthday. Yet seeing the Alpha press it to her chest, Tamryn's usual impartial countenance seemingly crumpled upon opening, Elidi felt her heart ache all the more. She wanted nothing more than to embrace her, but given the response she received when she touched her knee, she refrained, fiddling with the end of her shirt instead. Heedful hues watched as Tamryn stood and briefly she's worried she's said the wrong thing, said too much, not enough even, only to exhale as Tamryn seats herself in her lap like she usually would.

Her cheek leaned into her lover's touch, brows furrowing together, though she's nothing but relieved just to have her touch. "I would never be apologetic about our love. Just like you, this entire situation is foreign to me, I've never cared this intensely for anyone ever before. As I told you before, I couldn't do that to you, disregard you, send you away. You're not someone who just keeps me company or warms my bed, I love you and you alone." Elidi felt as if she could finally breathe, a weight lifted off her chest as Tamryn seemed to finally break and settle comfortably against her. Only then did she settle her arms around the redhead's waist, her hold a little tighter than usual, drawing her closer to her frame.

Listening to how her words made Tamryn feel, her brows drew together, a frown twisting at her lips. "You know I would never intentionally hurt you." Elidi had noticed Tamryn's reluctance to say it over texts, she thought about confronting the redhead then but decided it was best to do it in person. Idly her thumb brushed along Tamryn's waist as she pondered, "I could feel your pain mi amor, as soon as I said the words, as soon as you stood up. I wanted to rush out after you... but I couldn't be selfish in that moment." She's filled with gratitude to just hold the Alpha's hand, lips pressing to her knuckles as she so often did.

Elidi followed Tamryn's gaze to the jewelry dangling around their wrists, a faint amused chuckle escaping her as she nodded in agreement. "Yes, at least they work..."

Her forehead dropped against Tamryn's collarbone, tilting to nestle into the crook of her neck, lips pressing delicately to her pulse point. "I want nothing more than to just put this behind us, just say the words mi amor, and we don't have to discuss this any further. As long as you know where I stand. I'm devoted entirely to you..."

Her heart thumped loudly in her chest, euphoric just to hear those words depart her lips once more, overly elated she could burst. Bright eyes stared at the bottle as Tamryn presented it to them both, recalling the various mason jars she shattered trying to command the lightning inside. She was starting to wonder if she was accident prone, as she had narrowly escaped receiving yet another scar. Again. "I know it's a fairly simple gift, but gods it was a pain to get the bolts to stay inside." Elidi desisted, her head tilting as she spoke, thoughtful, "... And don't open it. Unless you want lightning."

"You don't have to thank me. I'm... ecstatic to just speak warmly with you again, I was so worried I had already fucked things up." Elidi let her head fall back against the bench, her shoulders dropping as she visibly relaxed, "I wanted to cry." She admitted with a faint laugh, letting her hues lift upward to the blue sky, a pleasantly sunny day. If only for a moment as she finds her gaze back on Tamryn, a smile crossing her lips, as it usually did when she was around her. "I love you."

[wrathfulspark]

Her strong gaze seemed to soften with the words spoken to her, though in the back of her mind she was still uncertain just how much she would be willing to tell the detective honestly. That uncertainty seemed to fade upon hearing the nickname she had grown to prefer coming from the witch specifically. The way Elidi said it almost always caused Tamryn’s inner wolf to surface. Given how close they were standing Tamryn let out a playful growl of approval to the name as her eyes shifted to their vibrant yellow hue.

The Alpha swayed in her stance some before she looked back at the body, she tilted her head looking back at Elidi and shrugged her shoulders slightly to cause the Jacket to slip off her shoulders. Keeping eye contact in a challenging way she tossed the lion’s jacket onto the remains and held out her hand to the detective with an arched brow and a devious smile,

“First, give me your jacket..”

While Tamryn herself didn’t mind her body and was used to being exposed due to her nature as a werewolf, she was more so trying to remain modest due to the circumstances. Though the thought of walking back to the compound in some dead Were’s jacket when she clearly had better options seemed counter productive to her in a way. Deep down she preferred to be covered in Elidi’s scent in that moment than the Lion’s like she currently was. Once she was given what she wanted the she wolf turned on her heel and flipped her red hair out from under the jacket collar before she started to lead the way. As they walked a few wolves ran past them, heading to the location of the lion to handle the mess left behind.

The walk from the woods to the Compound was not long, once the stepped onto the grounds of the pack Tamryn seemed to relax a bit more. She walked through the Compound and entered the Mansion, paying no mind to the other Weres and Supes that occupied the packs home on what seemed to be a 24 hour basis. She stayed focused on the path she was taking until they made it into the hallway leading to the corridor of guest rooms with her master bedroom at the end of the hallway. Tamryn pushed open the double doors to her bedroom and stepped aside for Elidi to enter. She stood there for a moment before moving to her dresser and pulling out a pair of athletic tights and pulling them on to at least not be as exposed as she was before. The she wolf moved to stand in front of the detective, placing her hands in their usual places upon the witch’s shoulders,

“It goes without saying that you can make yourself at home, but I will say it still. You can use my shower or bath if you wish, and clean clothes will be in the dresser or wardrobe over there. I will get someone to wash your clothes for you while we talk..I will go get us wine while you get clean, though I don't exactly mind you looking like this, it’s wildly attractive..”

Without thinking too long on it, she shrugged out of her coat, somewhat averse as her jacket was in no better condition than Lothars. None the less she supposed hers was a better option than his. Luminous hues followed the path of the discarded material, tossed onto the remnants of the lion. Elidi observes the scene once more before trailing after the alpha, rubbing her shoulder as she did.

As she's walking alongside Tamryn, her contemplation flickers to her surroundings, her attention altering to the small pack of wolves that ran past. Elidi pauses in her tracks, watching them disappear through the trees and out of sight, remembering as much about the wolves individualities as she could. Her illicit crime now including three more individuals, a low sigh emits from her, for once her aura radiated with distress, anxious despite Tamryn's reassurance. She trusted the alpha, not the underlings. Despite the natural rankings of a pack, all it took was one individual to create an entirely new mess.

Once inside the compound her focus was mostly on getting to a room to clean herself up and out of these clothes. Amused by Tamryn's comment once they were alone, her brow quirked to the Alpha, her head tilting slightly, "As irresistible as I may seem in this moment..." Her volume tapered off, a mirthful grin pulling at her lips followed by a faint laugh, "I hate it." She felt anything but attractive, covered in her own blood and his, a stain on the earth she'd like to wash off down the drain.

Looking through the wardrobe she picks something casual, with it being Tamryn consisted of black athletic tights and a red colored tank top. Attempts are made not to spend too long in the shower, observing the array of shampoos and body washes Tamryn had, overall just pleased to be underneath the warm spray of water, ridding herself of the lion once and for all.

Unsure how long she's been in the shower, she's quick to dry off and dress, towel drying her hair as she opens the door. Her bloodied clothes in hand, folded and set aside for someone to come and fetch. Elidi sits on the edge of Tamryn's bed, exhaling a deep sigh of relief, tossing herself back onto the pillows. "Finally."

[wrathfulspark]

Remember the time you drove all night Just to meet me in the morning? And I thought it was strange, you said everything changed You felt as if you just woke up

And you said "This is the first day of my life I'm glad I didn't die before I met you But now I don't care, I could go anywhere with you And I'd probably be happy"