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(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "...hey, Tat, a somewhat complicated question
for you."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "Okay?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "This has been a...rough Spring for me. So to
set the stage, I suppose, a Shaman has been making passes at me. She made a particularly hard one last week.
There is, I think, potential for some gain. I already learned about a place, and about some kind of drug, just
from talking to her. There isn't the same sort of interest in her as with you, though I won't lie and say she
isn't attractive."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "And, for once, I am entirely unsure of what
to do."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "..okay. So, what are you asking
me?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I don't think I've slept with someone for
gain before, so it feels ..odd? To even consider. And it is entirely possible I'm just justifying doing what I
want this way. So talk through it with me? I reached out to a Chakrasulian for advice too."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "You want to sleep with her for
information, or you just want to sleep with her and if you get information that is a bonus?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Seems like a benefit to do it, she is loose
with information. She's also practically Chakrasulian as it is, and it might just take a few nudges. But maybe
it's the latter and I'm just justifying myself?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I have a fondness for doing what I want when
I want. But I have a lot more to weigh now."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "Alright."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "This isn't asking for permission. This is
asking for advice. If I get to the point of it, I'll ask permission- but I trust you, and your judgment is not
going to be biased."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I..think that is a dangerous road
to walk, but if you think it will benefit you, then do what you feel like you need to."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Dangerous how? I- don't enable me. I know you
trust me. Act like you don't. Play the opposition, make me convince you?"

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "The personal side of me, is a
little scared now - if I am honest."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Be honest."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "You've already gotten wrapped up
before, moved away even. What is going to happen when she gets caught sleeping with you? Sabella, I'd wager."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "From a Senator standpoint, what
comes back on the city if this is found out?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Correct, and I have been, yes. But the
situation was vastly different, and Arbre and I were not sleeping together. From a Senate standpoint, I have
no idea. Strategos and you worked out, but.."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "If she gets caught, she probably will find
herself in a lot of trouble."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "She got caught with Steele in the Fling, just
watching, and it was apparently significant fallout."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I wasnt sleeping with you and
created quite a bit of hysteria. What will happen when you are sleeping with her?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Maybe Duiran burns again."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Bad for her, potentially. Destabilizing for
an enemy city. I do feel oddly about it, though."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "Mine, if the tables were turned -
and I were asking you if I should sleep with a Templar for information, what would you tell me to do?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I have no objections personally. I suppose
you letting me know would also clear suspicion on it flowing the other way. And maybe if I weren't pissed at
Robyn, rope the General in."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "There was a plan once upon a time for Arbre
to seduce Benedicto, to give Chakrasul a child of his."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "...Tell me that I am not going to
lose you."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I dislike Duiran more than any city. You have
nothing to fear--."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "That isnt what I asked you, Toz."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I love you. And I love Arbre. I have never
told another that, while with Arbre. I broke my word to her, falling in love with you. I'm not sure how to
express my point, without sounding unhappy with Arbre."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Arbre left my side while I slept. She went to
Duiran, and outside of greetings, I did not see her. I sent our child away, and lived my life without her.
That is how I met you, with her in Duiran, and years removed from my side."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Does that...make sense? I was alone, and
could not talk to her. Not about anything."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Even then, I couldn't leave her for you.
Which is how we got here. And it's you I'm talking to about this, too. You can't lose me, you set me free any
time I ask and it makes me crave you."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "Okay."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I love you, and I trust you. I wont
tell you not to do it, because I dont wish to control you or attempt to hold you back from what you want. I
knew who you were when I fell for you. I still ask for the same things as our original agreement, though."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "What things are you freeing me from, and what
are you holding me to?"

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "What do you want?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I want it all. The same as ever. You're...you
temper me, Mine."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "While we are on uncomfortable
subjects, should I be preparing myself for anything else?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "A rough Spring, but I haven't slept with
anyone else? Just you and Arbre."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "She asked me how I would feel about
you two having another child."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "This isn't a thing you have to...brace and
deal with either. Put me in line if I'm outside of it, take me to task. You are not my war prize or my harem."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I will step wrong. I'll be an idiot. I'll do
something foolish, or say something rash. But I will not ever be irked with you for telling me so- maybe in
the moment, but I value your views and input."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Ah. That. I...am a terrible father."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I have always told you that I wont
stop you from doing what you want in that regard. I just dont want to know details, and I dont want you
climbing on me after them. I am yours, but not just to satisfy you because they werent enough. I want you to
want me for me, not to scratch an itch that wasnt quite taken care of."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I don't want to try again. It seems like it
will upset you, and I- don't know. Suppose I was trying to not think about it."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I suppose she did that for you. I
didnt bring it up because it didnt come from you - however - while we are on the subject matter, seemed like
an appropriate time to ask."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "You have my word on that. I'll spare you
details, hut I do still want your advice on this at least- Sabella I mean."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Arbre wants a child, and I'm touched she
asked you before me. I won't send her to ask though, I will do it myself."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I didnt think you had anything to
do with her asking me. This isnt the first time she's approached me with things, more than likely before she
even speaks to you."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Aye. Well, no. We talked about children,
didn't we? And neither of us wanted them?"

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I will give you advice on Sabella
the best I know how. It's a little difficult to pinpoint because you arent sure if you're justifying or if it
is for an actual reason."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I dont want children, no. I'm far
too selfish for that - I like doing what I want, when I want, how I want."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Rijetta hasn't gotten back to me yet, either,
about it...and aye. Too much work."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I resent their screaming."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I dont mind work, just not that
kind. And the thought of housing and growing a tiny person, creeps me out."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "A fair point, too."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I dont think I will be waking later
in the week, just so you're aware."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Shame. Alright, then. ...Can I see you now,
for a bit?"

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "Of course."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I don't have a key."

Toz reaches out for your cheek, stepping close.

You have emoted: "Dont mind all the animals, Raynia had a thing for them." a figure shrouded by steam tells
Toz, glancing up when he touches her cheek.

Expression uncomfortable, Toz tells you, "You are hard to read. And I fret, badly. Tell me...anything.
Everything. Alright? Just...promise me that?"

You have emoted: A figure shrouded by steam smiles wryly while exhaling a slow breath, glancing towards the
floor briefly. "I love you." she tells Toz simply. "I do tell you everything, I just.. I'm human. I have
emotions, and I have to balance out my personal feelings and non-biased ones."

"And I you," Toz replies to you, simply. "The biased parts too." He pauses, then finds your hip, yanking you
in against his metal-covered form. "Be selfish. Indulge. Be you, alright? I love you, and value you. I respect
your claim on me, too...You won't lose me. But when you set me free, I admit, it does something to me."

You have emoted: "I only know how to be me." Tatia returns, wrapping her arms around his waist as she's yanked
in. "I am selfish, of course I want you to only want me. However, I'm not daft and I know you. I want you to
do what makes you happy, you have my terms - and dont push me away." she adds, reaching for Toz's right hand
to brush her thumb over the blackend iron band. "I branded you, you're mine. I know that, and I will settle
with the idea - just.. initial shock? Maybe?"

Toz leans in and kisses you once, hard, if briefly. "I just wanted to see you," he says quietly. "Make sure,
for myself. I'd sooner go celibate than without you- though admittedly I'd probably piss you off to no end
then." His lips twitch a little, and he seems to relax, if only a little. "I will always tell you anything."

You have emoted: Tatia tilts her chin up to meet Toz's kiss, the hand gripping his curling to intertwine her
fingers with his. Her eyebrow quirks slightly while she shakes her head lightly back and forth, a quiet laugh
following. "I think you'll find it isnt that easy to piss me off. You've managed.. once? Twice?" she returns,
her own form seeming to relax slightly against Toz's.

"Don't make that a challenge," Toz suggests wryly. "You know how I get." He moves back then, making to pull
away. "I have a goal to work on now, but we'll talk soon?"

You have emoted: Tatia lets Toz slide easily from her grasp, nodding once. "Sure." she says with a half smile.
"Be safe."

Toz gives you a peck on the cheek.

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "If you wind up with a shrine, don't be
surprised."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "A shrine?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "You're worshipped."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I..dont know what to say to that. I
just.. want the best for you and I want you happy."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I know, you just-- exceed my expectations.
And I'm not complaining, but I do feel like I struggle to measure up."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Well, I'll just have to keep doing it then."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "Tell me something?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Like?"

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "Something you want me to remember."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "The feel of my arms around you while we drift
off together."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I still want you to come home to me.
. at the weeks end."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "And I will, too."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "Promise?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I swear it."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I'm climbing in bed, Mine."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "Rest well, my beloved."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "...thank you. For not keeping
things from me, even when they are uncomfortable."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "You have more than won my loyalty with how
you treat me."

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "I'll be discreet, but nothing is off limits
from you to ask."

(Tells): On tendrils of air, you let your velvety voice reach Toz's mind: "I love you. Try not to wreak too
much havoc this week hm? Or at least have a really good story for me when I wake?"

(Tells): His voice sharp-edged and frosty, Toz whispers to you, "We'll see. Sleep well."