Moments of Weakness

A roleplay transcript by Tyrasius and Etain:

Etain Moonflower had discarded her gown and mantle, making her way down to the rejuvenating pool. She took a soak, leaning back on a bed of vine and closed her eyes. The nymph queen cleared her mind, willing the serenity of the Hollow to pass through her. She needed only a small bit of time to allow the magical waters to wash over her and right her scattered thoughts. She sighed wearily, opening her eyes and stood. Etain climbed out of the water, fully naked in the moonlit gardens, and made her way to the entrance where she knew Tyrasius stood. "Tyrasius, come. Sit?" She turned her back to him and nodded to Freesia to take up his weapon. "Leave your weapon with her please. I wish to speak with you."

Tyrasius stayed near but it was obvious the large man understood that the Hollow was not only a safe place, but one violence was not tolerated in. So keeping outside was not an issue. When the Nymph stepped out he looked over to her and took in her features -fully-. Eyes scanning from toes to head and he swallowed. " Of course. " he accepted her invitation and when the weapon was requested he did give it up. Being so large, his gauntlet clad hands were really all he needed to defend himself anyway. He followed the Nymph then to where she wanted him to sit.

"Here is fine. Please," she gestured at the soft bed of grass so they could sit. Etain Moonflower lowered herself gracefully to the ground, her gaze moving over to the falling waters on the rock before her. "What I said earlier," she started, "I regret. It was very unkind of me. I hope you will forgive my moment of foolishness." She turned to look at him then. "It is no excuse, I know, but I grew silly with the wine. I had far too much to drink, and I am normally no stranger to such spirits. I let the giddiness of being out of the Hollow take over, I presume."

Tyrasius looked around when she sat down on the ground and he reluctantly sat himself down. The armor made it awkward but she got a sense that its weight was no issue for the half-giant. "It's fine." he replied quickly to her, but she would get the impression that Tyrasius did not feel the same. "I am not here to be liked. The King instructed that I hold watch over you, and that is why I am here. I don't require you, or anyone else to like me, for that or any other reason." he was cold in his reply, but it was clear the man, despite his appearance now, had gone through much in his life, and this was simply his way of building barriers to it.

Etain Moonflower inclined her head thoughtfully and nodded to his words. "In any case, I don't get out much," she laughed softly at that, her eyes warming to him as they traveled over his chiseled features. It was true, all of it she said. She regretted her earlier action. She regretted not speaking out against having a guard stationed at her side to Malekith when he informed her he was issuing one. But here they were. "I just wanted you to know I am sorry for being so unkind. I still do not know why a guard is needed, but I do not hold it against you."

Tyrasius shrugged his large shoulders. "If you say so, Queen Moonflower." he nodded then and looked up once more, eyes moving towards her large breasts for a moment though obvious. "I cannot speak for the King. But I assume it's because he cares for you. I am not to be overbearing, but ever present… so he says."

Etain Moonflower smiled with her eyes. "He is thoughtful," she said at last and looked away. "Thank you for your forgiveness. I won't hold you here any longer."

Tyrasius nodded his head and stood up from the ground to move off to the side so he could remain on guard. Unless the Queen asked him to leave the hollow, he would remain.