dear_mun | Voice testing a new muse

[As a similarly gigantic spider from the waist down kind of guy, Ai Apaec is instantly drawn to her.]

I cannot reveal to you where your sister is, dear lady, but please feel no distress from her absence. Mighty Ai Apaec shall keep you company, until she can be found.

[Of course, he has a voice like sandpaper but there's no dishonesty.]

[A rough voice hardly bothered her, but of course she can't see their similarities.]

Oh, thank you. That's very kind of you.

Although I find it strange that I can understand everyone now when I could not before. I think it must be because of the person who brought me here.

Perhaps this is so, but I speak the language of gods and hear all voices equally.

[He on the other hand has an over abundance of extra eyes, what with a head covered in snakes and the eyes on his spider body. So, he casually examines in great detail.]

Oh Gods? Like Lord Gwyn and my Mother? I didn't know they had their own way of speaking. I didn't see Lord Gwyn very much though.

[As the title of The Fair Lady would suggest her skin was very fair and she looked almost frail. Certainly in contrast to the man.]

[He in comparison is the very picture of health, if ones picture of health includes chimeric terror. Even if he is as pale as she, marked with tattoos.]

You carry the blood of gods then... Though you seem delicate, there is divinity in your appearance nonetheless.

Thank you. Though I am surprised you are not bothered by my appearance. I know I do not look like others even if I can no longer see it myself.

Hm.

Dear girl, will you allow me to take your hands for a moment?

[So he can let her 'see' what he himself looks like.]

Alright. You asked kindly after all.

[She offers her hands out to him.]

[Though he has the phenomenal strength to snap a man in two with a flick of his wrists, he takes her hands with the delicacy of handling butterfly wings. He happens to have superhuman tactile senses, able to feel her heartbeat from the simple touches.

Carefully he puts her hands on his shoulders first, then down over his chest. Human shaped until his waist, where there is suddenly coarse hairs, those of a tarantula. Down a bit more, to the top of his pedipalps and then to his fangs, going over their smoothness without introducing her to the sharp tip. Back once more, to the top of his first set of legs- he can't show her those further back without pulling them chest to chest and so stops there for now.]

I've eight of those to walk upon.

[He would be able to see the surprise upon her face when she feels his legs.]

You are like me?

[The surprise would be tinged with sadness. She didn't say anything yet, but she obviously looked troubled.]

I am like myself. I am proud of my form, heedless of how others feel.

[He keeps hold of her wrists, going back up to reach his face. Strong features, with a square jaw and masculine cheekbones. Though with four huge fangs that protruded over his lips.]

But something troubles you. Do you not think yourself beautiful, dear one?

So you were always like this?

[She smiles sadly.]

That isn't what was bothering me. At first I... thought our similarities were due to my mistakes and you would be upset at me for such a change, but if you are a proud person of your race then I have nothing to be bothered by.

Hmmhmmm... A kind heart beats within you.

[Deciding to keep her learning his shape, he guides her hands up more, first over the jewellery attached to his nose and forehead, then to his hair. Quite silken and long, it gives way to the feeling of scales when he introduces her to some of the snakes attached to his scalp, which playfully touch her skin with flicks of their tongues.]

I am the only of my kind that bares this form, but I am proud regardless. Ai Apaec is as he is. You are the first I've seen so similar in my eternal life- if it is your natural shape or not does not matter to me. Only that your visage brings me joy does.

[She's a little surprised when she feels the snakes and their tongues, but she only exclaims with a small noise without even trying to move away.]

I am glad I can bring you some happiness then. I must admit I do find comfort in the fact Quelaag and I aren't the only ones who look like this even if you are not from Lordran.

[He's having fun with her hands, guiding them to each and every snake from base to head, where they all give her a small nip- without using any teeth, of course.]

Will you tell me how you came to have such a body, dear girl?

[She's more amused by the snakes than anything as she gets used to them.]

I guess I can. It may be a little bit of a long story as you are not from Lordran.

In the beginning of the world there were Arch tress and eternal dragons. It was a time of inactivity. Then came the first flame. Within the flame came disparity. Life, and Death, Light and Dark. Within the flame four special souls were found. My mother found one of those souls. The three gods faced against the dragons in combat bringing the age of fire.

Many years ago however the first flame started to fade. My mother, my sisters and I tried to recreate the first flame in an attempt to keep the age of fire going for longer, but it went out of control. Quelaag and myself avoided the worst of it. We were only partially changed in the resulting chaos.

[He listens patiently, slowly bringing her hands down his sides until he finally lets go of them at his waist, where it's up to her if she leaves them there or not.]

A tragic tale... To bring life to the world, there is always death and destruction. The eternal cycle continues, despite the best intentions of beautiful hearts.

[When he let go of her hand she paused for a moment before bringing her hands up to gently touch his face again.]

It was all we could try to do. I just wish our fires had been enough.

A lot of bad things could of been avoided had we succeeded.

[He tips his head slightly to lean into her hands. A pair of snakes wind loosely around her wrists.]

I will not ask you not to feel guilt. That is a matter for your heart and your heart alone.

[Speaking of which, he reaches out to place a single finger right above her heart.]

But know that Ai Apaec respects your will to act despite the risk and adores you as you are, beloved girl.

[He's a savage of a simpler time- he gets right to the point.]

[That brings a smile to her face, but this time she gently brings her hands down to hug the man.]

Thank you. I know you meant it, but all the same it was very sweet of you to say.

[Something unsurprising about him; he doesn't get many hugs. He stiffens up a little, but it fades quickly. He places one hand on the back of her head, to lower it to his shoulder and the other around her waist.]

I am as I am, and say as I wish. That it pleases you pleases me too.

[She's not usually this forwardly affectionate with strangers, but this situation on top of her improved health has caused her to take a bit more action. The fair lady stays in the hug for a short while before slowly pulling back.]

If nothing else I'm glad I met you because I was brought here. I will have to tell Quelaag about meeting such a kind friend.

[When she moves away, he lets his hands run over her arms and ends up holding onto her fingers.]

An honour to have the regard of a woman of such great beauty and gentility.

[Oh dear, more spiders.]

O-oh my. I'm afraid I don't know where your sister is, my lady.

I cannot deny that you look familiar, however. Are you not from Drangleic?

I have never heard of such a land. I am from Lordran.

Voice testing a new muse | Canon is Dark Souls

Funny story- someone once told him he'd get along with Quelaag.

Never heard of the character before myself.

He's exceptionally obscure. Big dumb god with a spider for a butt.

I suppose given the mythology of the game my spider lady is a god/demigod

Spider gods and goddesses unite.

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hell yeah dark souls players

Yay <3 though I'm not done with Dark Souls 2 yet, the game tis kicking my butt