Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-3293219-20140702211641/@comment-24123288-20140703230429

“…Alright ladies! Take a break. We load the carts and start our journey to the border of Skyrim tomorrow!”

A collective sigh of relief rippled out over the crowds of Dunmer huddled together in the small space of Red Ruby Cave. Tiberionus had just given the order to rest for the night and everyone seemed pleased by this choice.

“See Julie? Now we only have to put away the bedrolls and load the carts up in the morning.” Ali chuckled happily. “It pays to be well organised.”

Julie gave her new friend a sad smile, brushing the hair out of her eye. “I’m gonna go sit out in the air for a bit. Is that okay?”

Ali tilted her head, before nodding. “You can’t go out alone though. Not after dark. I’ll get Tiberionus to escort you.”

“N-no!” Julie pleaded, rather hastily. “C-can’t you come instead?”

Ali shook her head. Giving the Red Haired one a sad smile. “Afraid I can’t dear. My wife needs me.”

Julie sighed, rubbing the back of her neck before nodding. “Then I’ll go alone.”

“But I just said…”

“Hey.” Julie stated, stretching as she stood up. “I’m tough remember? I’ll be alright.”

Ali rolled her eyes and sighed. “Fine. Go on then…”

Julie nodded her thanks, heading up through the hatch and out into the fresh night time air.

Ali sighed again, waving to Tiberonius and motioning to the hatch. He confirmed he saw as he approached the ladder himself.



Julie sat on a box that was outside the cave. She rested her hand on her knee and leaned against the rocky surface, looking up at the stars. She ran her other hand along her throat, feeling the scars from that terrifying day on the ship, and soon enough tears stung her eyes again. Julie sighed heavily, closing her eyes and letting the water trace down her cheeks, almost like clockwork as her heart longed for the man she constantly had her mind on.

I wonder what you’re doing right now Set…Julie thought, reopening her eyes, the stars shimmering before her gaze. Like a thousand tiny little Sets were staring down on her, protecting her.

<p class="MsoNormal">''M-maybe you’re out hunting. O-or your with R-rie or s-someone e-else…''Julie groaned in pain, hanging her head in regret.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Moving on with your life. L-living a better one c-cause I ain’t in it…''The Dunmer clenched her fists, curling up into a tight ball as she sobbed. She felt every inch of her being crying out in yearning for this one Bosmer.

<p class="MsoNormal">''One stupid, angry, dangerous, handsome, kind, loving…perfect…Bosmer. ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Perfect… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''He may be perfect for me, but I ain’t perfect for him… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''I ain’t perfect for anyone… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''I’m weak… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Worthless… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''You’re happy I set you free, right Set? You can live your life to the full now hilst I wallow and drown in my own weakness… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">Julie wailed again, coughing and whimpering as she sobbed into her knees for what felt like an eternity. She felt strong hands on her shoulders, slowly rubbing them in a pleasing circle.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Oh Set…” Julie groaned happily, her heart fluttering. “I kn-knew you’d come find me…”

<p class="MsoNormal">The hands worked their way down her body, massaging her lower back now. Julie arched it in response and moaned softly, being reminded of the bath they’d shared once. She felt ‘Set’ inhale, getting ready to talk.

<p class="MsoNormal">“You know…” Tiberionus murmured, looking grim as he watched Julies beautifully marked face fall. “Set ain’t coming for you. If he was, don’t you think he’d have been here by now?”

<p class="MsoNormal">Julie nodded sadly, her body lowering as she got back into her slump. “It’s f-for the best…”

<p class="MsoNormal">“It’s hardly the best if it’s got you this depressed though.” Tib pointed out. “You look so…what’s the word…Ah!” He remarked, pointing to the air. “Lost! You look lost, JJ…”

<p class="MsoNormal">“I am lost…” She replied in his head, rubbing her own arms as she moved off the box, standing away from the tank. “I hurt him but it seems I can’t live without h-him…”

<p class="MsoNormal">To her surprise, Tib chuckled. “I think you just need to find someone else. Get over him.”

<p class="MsoNormal">She shook her head, taking a step back. “Th-there is no one else. N-not in my eyes…”

<p class="MsoNormal">Tib stepped forward, reaching out. “I can be that someone Julie.” He whispered, taking her hand and gently rubbing his thumb along it. Julie glanced down, looking confused and pained all at once.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Just like he used to do… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">She breathed heavily, closing her eyes as she began to pretend. Imagining Set was stood in Tibs place, smiling at her.

<p class="MsoNormal">“I love you Eilo…” Set whispered, his smile growing as Julie burst into happy tears, her heart barely containing itself in her ribcage. ''“Now and forever…” ''

<p class="MsoNormal">The Dunmer paused, hanging her head and opening her eyes, letting the fantasy give way to the crushing disappointment of reality.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Now and forever…” She whispered to herself, pulling her hand free and holding it to her chest.

<p class="MsoNormal">Tib sighed, gently leading Julie under a tree as it began to rain. She shivered and huddled into herself, listening to the sound of the drops hitting the leaves.

<p class="MsoNormal">“So…” Tib mumbled awkwardly. “How come you don’t talk like…properly?” He quizzed, not being much of an expert on magic.

<p class="MsoNormal">“I was…tortured for weeks…” Julie admitted, turning her head to face him. Surprisingly, he looked like he understood.

<p class="MsoNormal">“What did they do?” He seethed.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Shocked me. Burned me. Poured salt into my eyes.” Julie replied, pointing to some burn marks and rolling her shirt up to show him the stomach burns since her armour was hanging on a mannequin ready for the morning. “And worst of all, they took out my vocal chords whilst I was still conscious.” She sighed, pulling out the necklace that was given to her oh so long ago. “This allows me to communicate telepathically. It’s really handy and one of my most precious possessions…”

<p class="MsoNormal">Tib nodded once more, tapping his hands on his knees. “Sick bastards…”

<p class="MsoNormal">“I know…” Julie nodded. “I killed most of them…”

<p class="MsoNormal">This prompted Tib to chuckle. “Good. Those fuckers deserved it.”

<p class="MsoNormal">Julie smiled, almost laughing herself. “Yeah. Pricks…”

<p class="MsoNormal">The two of them smiled at each other, leaning in closer as thunder rumbled overhead.

<p class="MsoNormal">“S-so…” Julie whispered awkwardly. “What are you doing all the way out in a cave with a small army?”

<p class="MsoNormal">Tib shrugged, winking at her. “I can’t tell you I’m afraid…” He murmured.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Why not?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Because it’s confidential…”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Just a hint?” Julie pleaded. “It’ll take my mind off of things.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Well, if it’ll make you smile again…” Tiberionus chuckled, giving in. He leaned in even closer, watching a spot of rain roll down Julies chin and drop onto her chest. “I am going to Morrowind. As the rightful ruler I plan to wipe out all crime in the land. I will become the face of the law. And I won’t stop with Morrowind, oh no. Once I’ve got a hold there, I’m going to rid the world of crime. I will be the true image of justice…” He stated proudly, his eyes shimmering with passion.

<p class="MsoNormal">Julie snickered, eventually bursting out into uncontrollable laughter. “That. Sounds…ridiculous!” She grinned, still laughing. “Ten points…for…originality!”

<p class="MsoNormal">Tib shuffled awkwardly, nervously laughing himself. “Y-yeah…ridiculous…” He laughed weakly, rubbing his head. “I got you to laugh though, didn’t I?” He grinned. Julie giggled, looking into his eyes. “Yeah. You d-did…”

<p class="MsoNormal">Tib chuckled softly, gazing at Julie as she shivered in the rain. He rubbed her arms and pulled her in, smiling when she looked up at him.

<p class="MsoNormal">“B-be careful…” Julie whispered. “Don’t lean back. You’ll get s-soaked…”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Oh? I thought you’d want me to lean forwards anyways…” He murmured, doing what he said.

<p class="MsoNormal">Julie swallowed, her eyes darting around nervously as she was frozen to the spot. “Maybe…Maybe I do…” She found herself saying, blinking rapidly.

<p class="MsoNormal">Tiberionus smiled, leaning in all the way and kissed Julie on the lips, quite deeply in fact. His hand searched around her leg and found its home holding hers. Their fingers intertwined and Julie closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks as she got lost in the fantasy again.

<p class="MsoNormal">Set…she thought, finding herself being pushed onto her back…