voicetesting and lurking

[eric_the_huntsman]

You've refused this place so long, what makes you bring me here? I've finally rid myself of the void that I have carried so long and you have plans on tormenting me here with the promise of who I cannot have! There are others here to tend to her. Leave me be in Tabor. ...What do you mean you will not?! You are a wretched, lonely soul. Had I not witnessed her death, I would swear you are Ravenna in another form!

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[towerlocked]

Such harsh words, huntsman.

[eric_the_huntsman]

Would you have any other for one with thoughts of taking you from your home to throw you in harm's way--simply for their amusement, your majesty?

[towerlocked]

[she's still not used to being called "your majesty" and shows it in the uneasy shift in her body]

I couldn't word them as eloquently as you.

[eric_the_huntsman]

[The title is what keeps his feelings and thoughts in check. Eric has no idea if she is mocking him or being genuine. He stares, still furious at being controlled by anyone.]

Then I should remain silent and take to arms for I am no herald or bard.

[towerlocked]

[sometimes she's not even sure, especially around him. He brings out odd characteristics in her]

I hope you do not keep completely silent. [awkward way of making sure they'll still talk to each other]

[eric_the_huntsman]

[And she brings out an assortment of feelings and thoughts that he has no idea what to do with. The frustration starts to show on his face. He shakes his head much like a dog does when frustrated. There are no witnesses but Eric chooses to continue biting his tongue before lashing out with something he might regret.]

[towerlocked]

[she lets out a sigh. She hadn't really expected this, though she should have. Nothing was the same anymore. Trying one more time]

Am I bothering you? Going to complain about how much grief I give you?

[eric_the_huntsman]

It is a grief I will share with no one. A bother I welcome with open arms.

[The answer leaves him much faster than it should. He forgets her title in that fleeting moment. There is snark hiding feelings that are inappropriate for him to have for her. She is the queen, and he is nothing more than a huntsman.]

[towerlocked]

[it's hard for her to hide the smile. That's the huntsman she knows and loves]

Good to know some things haven't changed.

[eric_the_huntsman]

[Her smile will be his undoing. He is so smitten, Eric can't form a verbal response. There is no subduing his smile and all the huntsman can do is avert his eyes shyly for a moment.]

Aye. ...Your majesty

[Voicing her title did little to keep his wanting eyes in check. The words were said in close to a teasing tone--something of a jest between them.]

[towerlocked]

[she gives a little nod. It feels okay to be called that if it sounds teasing-- at least from him]

[eric_the_huntsman]

I shall leave you to your duties...your majesty

[He smiles, completely forgetting his initial rant here. Eric misses their adventures but is too proud of her retaking Tabor to ever remotely mention anything that sounds like unhappiness of her being Queen.]

[towerlocked]

If I should ever find the need to take a break from them, I'll find you.

[eric_the_huntsman]

[Her words seem like a jab but Eric refrains from asking a question that he really does not want an answer to. He dips his head in a nod, a little more pronounced as a light bow and finally leaves her presence.]