Putting a Damp-er On Things

[Altamira Vazquez]

Altamira sat, crosslegged, across from the sword embedded in the ground near her lighthouse. It was as if she was waiting for something.

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[Vivienne Chinnoir]

Vivienne had her pack and her tablet tucked under her arm. She was dressed for outside in September weather, she was planning on a day beside Caledfwlch. "Good day, hello." She smiled politely as she set her pack down beside her sword.

[Altamira Vazquez]

"Good day, daughter of the Lady of the Lake," she said, observing her.

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

Vivienne smiled again and nodded her head. She took a moment then bowed her head in respect. "A anwyd yn gyntaf." Firstborn. "An honor and a pleasure."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"Making yourself comfortable, are we?"

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"For the day, I have been kept busy by the faculty. I have missed Caledfwlch." She unpacked her bag, unfolding a blanket and setting aside some wrapped food and drink.

[Altamira Vazquez]

"You've been experimenting with your sword around campus, though, haven't you?"

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"The faculty have made it very clear that Caledfwlch is of best use out of the way. I have not been able to practice with the blade since arriving."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"So you have been toying with the blades of others."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

Vivienne blinked a moment. "I...what? I am not sure what you are referring to." She was most confused. "Blades are not toys and I would never regard one as such."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"I've heard you've been sharpening your skills in the Danger Room."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"It was not a training session or a true test of our skill, just a sparing. A kind gentleman was eager to show me how the Danger room works in exchange for a match." She smiled. "He still owns me the agreed upon forfeit."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"And what precisely is this forfeit?"

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"He appeared to be well versed in modern culture. He is to provide me with one-hundred titles of movies he feels are worth while. He seemed most eager and amused. I may be in for some very questionable evenings. I may need to takes notes." She chuckled.

[Altamira Vazquez]

"Yes, I believe you will find his taste...very questionable."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"Then notes and perhaps allowing him to win if there is a next time, to avoid further exposure to his take on modern culture until further dates. Perhaps his Lady will suggest a few wise choices. No need to rush, I have no other place pressing to go and I have only just begun reviewing the 'French Revolution'."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"I am not his Lady. He is my man."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"He did not mention you by name, but what I have been lead to assume, the term "girlfriend" means is that if you are his, then he is yours."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"That is not fully accurate in this instance."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"I do not understand?" Vivienne was becoming increasingly glad she was seated. She had a feeling that this lesson in the delicate intricacies and edicit of modern courtship was going to make her head spin.

[Altamira Vazquez]

"Kevin is my consort because I choose him to be. He does not have control over me."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"I do know that the rules for courtship have changed to suit the times and population size, but I do not believe that love is now about control. If he loves you then he certainly should not wish to control you, nor should you wish to control him if you love him. Not like anyone could control the Fristborn anyway."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"No, but he who plays with fire occasionally gets burned."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"Only if one is a fool. "Playing" with fire is dangerous, ask any child of any race. One only becomes burned if they are not careful and fail to give that fire due respect. Do you believe his intentions for you are frivolous?"

[Altamira Vazquez]

"Most humans are, in retrospect, like children. You will find that out if you stay here long."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"Perhaps, but even my race is far younger the yourself, I suppose we are all children in one form or another."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"I've found the fae...different. The varying passage of time can mean a lot.

The raw number of years stops mattering after a certain point."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"I can only imagine. Even I am only a single fleeting spark. I choose to do the best I can with the time I have."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"That is the best thing to do." Mira nodded.

"Just make sure you stay on people's good sides, for the most part."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"Despite my earlier errors, I do believe I may be making amends and perhaps friends."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"I would be glad to call you my friend, as long as no transgressions occur."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

"I have no intentions to wrong you or anyone."

[Altamira Vazquez]

"Good. Just remember that."

[Vivienne Chinnoir]

Vivienne bowed her head and smiled. "Of course."