Thread: After the War (Razgriz x Lagertha)

Tiri'ol smiled at Yuit, laughing slightly a his reaction as she patted him on the head. She went about eating some of the food set out for her, drinking the tea as she sighed looking at Yuit as she finished. She picked up the food, putting it near the pool in the grassy area. Yuit watched her, watching as the damp grass moved around the food to keep it cold through the night while they slept and so she didn't have to smell it. She moved, picking up Yuit easily and dressing him in his pjs before moving and dressing herself in a thin robe. She smiled, caring the yawning Yuit to her bed and laying him down on one of her pillows before climbing in and pulling the curtains closed around her bed as she slept. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morning came to a surprise to Tiri'ol more so then any other day. She had tossed and turned all night, dreaming and reliving the moment of the purging. She could still remember the smell of blood pouring out of her nose, the feeling of a gash in her head, the stench of death and fire as she had fled her village. She still remembered coming here to this village, the inner kitsune village looking frantically for the nine tail that had reigned here only to find he had gone to help a village along the way of the Priest's onslaught and never return. It was a bitter memory, one Tiri'ol wasn't very fond of. She remembered the desperate look in everyone's eyes, in her eyes. They called these the purging, but the first wave had been long before Yuit had been born. Yade and her were old enough to remember, to remember the first maddened wave of it, before the second had come and had annihilated every nine tail but her. She still remembered the frightened look on their faces, on her face when they realized she was the last, and when she knew she would be queen... However this wasn't what woke her up. Not the birds chirping outside or the kids laughter, it was Yuit, crying in his sleep. Tiri'ol rubbed her forehead, propping herself up as she looked at him twisting and turning on her bed. No doubt the energy around her from her own nightmare had caused him one of his own. Such were kitsunes, sensitive to the energy waves around one another. Yuit..it's okay it's just a bad dream. She rubbed his small belly as he stretched, rubbing his large eyes before opening them. He sniffled and Tiri'ol smiled at him, moving and getting out of bed as she cradled him in her arms. You had a bad dream from me. I dreampt about the first purge, the one that had lead to the second one instantly that made me queen... Tiri'ol admitted as she wiped his tears away from his red face. Let's get you wash and changed and get some breakfast. Yuit was silent, tired as Tiri'ol spoke. It didn't take her long to bath him, dress him, brush his teeth, tail and hair before setting him down and going about herself. She didn't bother bathing in the morning, instead she threw on a robe, before braiding her long hair behind her and brushing her tails. When she was done, she let Yuit grip onto her pinky and ring finger as they walked out of her hut. What about the extra food? Yuit had asked as they went to the feasting hall, no doubt earlier then everyone else. Tiri'ol could see some of the kitsune waiting outside talking and playing, but the furnace was going inside. I'll give it to the rabbits and deer when they come. The boar like the left overs as well. It's better not to waste any food if we can, our supplies aren't what they used to be. Yuit looked up at her nodding as she spoke, but Tiri'ol eyes seemed to be gazing far off. Yuit tugged on her hand grabbing her attention again. Yes? Tiri'ol raised a brow at him. Stop thinking about it Mama. Yuit said with his cheeks puffed out annoyed as he walked. Tiri'ol smiled, bending forward and lifting him up under his armpits. Yuit looked up at her, his tail hanging down as she smiled and turned him around, holding him towards her shoulder. Yuit rested her head on her shoulder, the top of his head resting against the crook of her neck as she walked. You are right. I'll carry you this morning, you didn't get much sleep. Tiri'ol stroked his back as she moved to the large feasting hall. She slipped inside, seeing the bakers and cooks conversing as some of them set the table. They looked up at Tiri'ol and smiled waving their hands. She waved back moving back outside to the small grassy area to see the maidens up, at least some of them, with the children running around the grass. Oh, my lady! If you want us to take them back to their huts for today's feast we can. One of the maidens called concerned as Tiri'ol knelt down on the grass holding a drooling sleeping Yuit against her. If you think it will be best for them. No. It should be fine, let's see how this morning goes. I should have been more understanding of where Orgoth comes from, but I'm not used to it. His clan and one other are the other too that eat...with no manners I suppose. Tiri'ol sighed, the two maidens smiled at her and laughed lightly. One of them was standing and chasing around the children the other was sited to her left. I'm sure Miwa and Ko taught him well enough per your request my lady. Those two will do whatever they can to please you. Tiri'ol smiled looking to her left at the summer haired kitsune siting down with her. Everyone would, but this will be better if Orgoth learns our ways. Our shortened supplies on warriors can watch you and the children more closely instead about worrying about me. The two maidens nodded at that. Though it was still a walking on eggshells conversation between her and the kitsune. No one wanted to leave her unprotected, not when she was the last nine tail alive. Breakfast smells wonderful, I can't wait until it's ready. May be another hour or so Yade said. The dark haired kitsune standing replied. Tiri'ol nodded, her tails and ears flicking in the soft breeze. She looked to her right, seeing the workshop smoke billowing up as well, she could also see some of the other kitsune out fishing, or packing up what they had caught the night before to bring it to the feasting hall.