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The Perks of Being Retired (Kiyu)

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Anonymous

"It depends on the human," he admitted. "I've known some who see it exactly the way you do. My father was one of those. He and my mother died within three days of each other, they missed each other so much. Others, though, see it as... just something to do, for lack of a better explanation. They want love in the moment, right now, and when they are done with that person they move on to the next just as easily. And me? If I could find someone to love forever, I'd do it in a heartbeat. But sometimes when you're lonely, you get impatient."

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She nodded, taking in everything he said, "You are a wise man, Darius. Love is a horrible thing... It can tear you apart, but it can light you on fire at the same time" she swallowed the lump that had fought its way into her throat, "But... humans don't know the meaning of forever, livin' for it may not seem like such a bad prospect, but.. I've outlived all me friends... m'father too" she sighed, "It's even harder to find someone fer forever when yer like me" she shook her head, and raised her beer to her lips again. Lost in her own thoughts. "Have you ever... been in love?"

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"I don't know," he admitted. "I wish I did. But I don't think I have," he said sadly. "If anything, I've probably been in love with my job rather than with a person. But... if I found the right person...that might change," he said. "But no one...well hardly anyone... pays attention to an old man like me. I've got at most twenty-five good years left and then I'll be gone. But if I could find someone to spend those years with, it would be worth it," he whispered.

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Loreley's expression softened as he spoke, "Twenty five? Fath-... Lance, an old friend o'mine, when he was your age, said he was goin' to try an live for as long as me... I knew he wouldn' but he lived ter be a good century old, it's will Darius, if you want ter' live for longer, will it" She smiled at him, "I'm paying attention to you" she laughed before placing a hand on his "I think... m'glad I met you" she offered another smile.

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He welcomed the touch of her hand and was suddenly overtaken by a desire to kiss her. He didn't know if it was the beer causing him to think this way or if it was what he really wanted, but he decided to surrender to it. " Do you really mean that? I think I'm glad I met you too," he whispered, placing his lips on hers. She was right...it was will. Mind over matter. Right now, he felt he could live forever if he wished it.

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She grinned as felt him give in, her touch felt like working today it seemed, sometimes it was flawed and didn't work, but not this time, her eyes widened as she felt his lips press against hers, but she soon welcomed the feeling, before leaning back slightly to look at him, "I never say sumin' I don't mean" she grinned again, before placing her other hand on his arm, letting her odd magic do what it did best.
She was just interested in seeing where this led.

Anonymous

When he pulled away for air, Darius looked at her searchingly. "Do you want to go... somewhere?" he asked her softly. He didn't know of anywhere to go, but suddenly the bar seemed far too crowded. He wanted to be alone with her. Even just for one night. Only time would tell where it led. He hoped it would lead to forever, but a part of him didn't dare hope. She was a pirate. She'd probably met lots of nicer men than him.

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A grin crept onto Loreley's lips then; "Anywhere"
she had bedded far older men than Darius, it was nothing new to her, she was in the mood for it now.
She glanced to her side, yes, people were beginning to stare, she shook her head, "Where should we go?" she giggled lightly, liking where this was going.

Anonymous

"I don't know of anywhere to go," he admitted. "I just want to be alone with you." He was tempted to take her in his arms right there, but he held back. Instead, he finished downing his beer and led her outside. "Is there a hotel? A ship? Anything? There has to be somewhere around here. Do you know?"

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Loreley nodded, and her ears perked, "Yes! My ship! This way!" she took his arm and led him around too the docks, and onto the wharf's were her ship sat, rocking to and fro in the surf.
A huge ship, Loreley's was, it's masts were tall with sails that were now rolled up. Her flag was down and her crew members had turned in for the day it seemed, hopefully they wouldn't notice Loreley returning with a man in tow.

She led him to the ladders and she crossed with ease, she turned, waiting for him to join her.

Anonymous

Climbing the ladder was quite a feat for someone who wore armor, but Darius managed to do it somehow. As soon as they had reached her room, he removed his armor, then his clothes. He stood before her grinning in only the glory he was born in, and he couldn't resist taking her in his arms and kissing her everywhere it was possible to kiss. She was so beautiful... so perfect. But he was kind enough to want to romance her first before doing anything else.

Anonymous

Loreley and Darius passed slumbering crew-members on her ship, not waking any. As Loreley knew they wouldn't, her crew had a habit of sleeping through anything.
They entered her cabin, big in comparison to the others. Her bed was massive too, taking up a good half of the room, the other had a large wooden table, maps pinned onto it.

Loreley removed her hat, throwing it onto the table as Darius stripped himself of.. well everything.
He grinned at her, and Loreley chuckled back, kissing him as he did her. tonight had taken a rather... unexpected turn.

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He eagerly kissed her as much as she was kissing him. Perhaps their enjoyment was mutual now. He was so glad they both wanted this. "I'd love you forever if you wanted me to..." he whispered. Even though it was said in the heat of the moment, he knew he meant it. How could he not mean it when she seemed just as lonely as he was? He held her tenderly in his arms as he lowered them onto the bed. He wasn't just going to sleep with her, he was going to make love. Somehow, he wondered if she knew how gentle and passionate love could be.

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"That's impossible" she whispered, tracing the contours of his lean chest, "But I wouldn't mind it" she chuckled.
She didn't know if he meant what he said, it could have been a heat of the moment decision. But she didn't mind it, she couldn't stay with him, she had a job tomorrow.
Escorting a family to Ketra.
She didn't mind though, she leaned in and kissed his neck eagerly.

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What if he had meant it? Would she have come back for him? Darius highly doubted it. But he knew that without someone to love, he would only die that much sooner. She was the first person who had paid this much attention to him in a long time. It actually seemed like she cared. For once, he wished he hadn't retired. His world would need something to fill it when she was gone. All of these thoughts going through his head only caused him to hold her more tightly to him.

Anonymous

Noticing his change in expression, Loreley keaned back a little, "Darius?" she murmured, "something is troubling you?"
He griped her tighter, and she smiled at him, raising a hand to stroke his cheek, her eyes still filled with concern.

Anonymous

He nodded. "Suppose I really would love you forever?" he asked. " At least for the rest of my life. You are the first person who has paid this much attention to me in a long time. If I really would love you forever, would you come back for me? I wish I hadn't retired now, because my time will need things to fill it. It actually seems like you care enough about me to want me to live forever. If you don't want to be alone anymore, you don't have to be."

Anonymous

(OoC_oh my god, I'm sorry this is so late D: )

She smiled sadly at him, in the long run... it was going to hurt her, but... she didn't care, "Come with me" She blurted, "Come with us! Th' lads won't mind" She shook her head in dismay, a grin forming on her lips, "I could take you to so many places..." She laghed, and pressed her forhead to his, "Will you... stay?"

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"For the rest of my life," he whispered as he kissed her neck. "I promise, I'll never leave you for the rest of my life. And thanks to you, that could be longer than usual." When the serious moment was over, then he had to chuckle. "Aye, I bet you could take me to many places, maybe even some I've never seen. I can hardly wait to spend the rest of my life with you. Do you feel the same?"