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Cal Hurst · Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 2:37 pm Post subject: Preparing for War

Vaen had been tossing in turning in the bed which he lay all night. Finally, unable to sleep, he moved quietly out of the bed, as to not wake Brianha. Slowly moving to the table nearby, he grabbed his robe and pulled it on. Moving to the top floor garden, he took a seat.

"War," Vaen said, lowering his head, "It had to come to this."

Vaen shook his head. Perhaps he was being a bit too extreme? Perhaps, the definition of Justice he has held for some time has been a bit too chaotic. "No." Vaen said to himself. "Not at all. Someone has to do this. Preventing injustices and bringing truth to wrong, that's what I need to do. No matter the route. No matter how dishonorable, dishonest, or whatever. As long as Justice is safe."

Vaen sighed again. "Rufus, you have my respect, moreso than any other man outside the circle of the Northern Alliance. I'm sorry it must come to this."

Vaen stood up and walked to the edge of the roof, overlooking the busy streets of Vesper. He would remain there, until the sun came up, trying to make sense of all these thoughts on his mind.
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Nadia Swiftar · Seasoned Veteran Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 344

Brianha lay in bed sleeping soundly with a smile on her face, dreaming of the day's past events. Never had she felt so much passion for another.

She rolled over feeling a soft breeze wafting through the window caressing her skin. She reached for Vaen to warm her and noticed he was not there. Confused and half awake she opened her eyes and noticed his robe was not on the table either. Sitting up she grabbed a robe and tied it around her waist to go search for him.

Going up to her garden she saw him standing at the edge looking down. She could see the tension in his shoulders and went to stand behind him putting her arms around his waist and laying her head against his back.

"What is on your mind love?" she said softly.

He turned around and embraced her sighing. Looking down at her he explained that he must go to war with someone whom he respected very much. She could see that this was hard for him to face and could only imagine how hard the prospect of fighting someone you respected would be. Thinking of all he has been through, she sighed knowing this would be a trial for him. He had much to think about and much to plan for.

Looking up at him she caressed his cheek " I am sorry for all that you have gone through and all that you must face, I know there is little I can do to ease your mind, but know that I am here for you."

She kissed him softly and laid her head back on his chest. They stood there for what seemed an eternity; both of them in thought. As the sun started to peek over the trees to welcome a new day they decided it was time to prepare for what lay ahead and went back into the house.