Thread: Against the Dark Ones (Emperor_Nero and I)

Teysa could not help the quirked eyebrow when he mentioned she was his equal in possibly many things. Was he once more jesting her? It had been so long since a male had dared to do so she was not sure if that was his true intention of not. She stayed quiet too sore and tired from her long journey and tried to just focus on not falling off the horse. That was something she could never live down if it happened. When he pointed out the strong hold though Teysa could not help but look. It was beautiful, and large for something built in such a short amount of time. There had to be plenty of elves left if something of that stature could be raised in the time frame he gave it. Human as ever with her not so easily trusting mind as the horse continued forward and brought the strong hold closer and closer. It looks very well made, She spoke loud enough to be heard over the wind. It was almost freeing the wind whipping through her hair and just the joyous sound coming from Ethril. He was in charge of the last of the High Elves, who were almost gone forever, and he could still laugh and take in the beauty around him. Taken out of her stupor as he answered her question not skipping a beat a smile came across her full lips, good he would not seemed to surprised by her. The look she received from human men sometimes was annoying enough to deal with, she did not want this damn elf looking down at her either. Saying nothing to his answer Teysa held on and watched as the graceful strong hold began to take up more of their view. Even closer she could see all the delicate intricacies that had been added to the walls and surrounding stones. Even the trees looked healthier here, it was a very welcoming sight. Just to be out of the forest for a moments time would be amazing for the time being. There was so much to look at the human princess knew if she was unable to sleep tonight it would be fine to fill herself with the wonders of this place. Though her thoughts were racing and she was truly impressed her face never showed it. It was the nuetral stoic look she had perfected at court years ago, even if deeply shocked she could look bored. Taking the slender elf's hand she swung her leg over the horse and landed softly, for a human, on her feet. Without his help though she would not have been able to keep her balance. Taking her hand away she listened and looked at the she-elf that appeared to lead her to the bathes, missing the overview Ethril had given her again. Thank you for your hospitality. Please let me know when Tarkus is brought back, Teysa responded before he walked off but she watched the back of him carefully. There was a strength to his gait even though he was hardly any thicker than herself. Hell, her hips alone probably would cause her to never be able to hid behind him. Her dark eyes rested on the sway of his hips as he went out of sight and it was not until Alie cleared her throat that Teysa was once more brought out of her head. Sorry, if you could please lead me to the baths I would be thankful, Yes miss, Alie bowed slightly and started gliding through the doors of the large spire with Teysa following. Her sword was still strapped to her side as well as the bag that held her leather armor and the light plating she wore made a clanking sound. There was the sudden trill of laughter and a young elf girl with brown curls to her ankles went dashing by chased by another elf with shorter blonde curls, While there are babes to play, there is hope to defend.... The princess spoke softly to herself smiling tiredly after the fleeting figures. Even though this was no home, it would do for now. It was a short walk down to the springs and as they approached the smell of water was strong, but soothing. Alie bowed again slightly as she opened the door and motioned for the princess to go inside. I'll take your armor if you wish and have it cleaned so it can be ready for you. There are shelves full of clothing, feel free to take anything that suits you. I am afraid we do not have much in the human fashions, That is just fine. Thank you again, Teysa waved the elf off after handing over her bag but keeping the sword strapped to her side. Walking into the large room she saw the pools of milky water illuminated by some florescent plants along the walls. It was like nothing she had ever seen before, and if she was not so sore and dirty would have stared for a while. There were larger more open pools as well as some closed off ones. Being human through and through the princess quickly made her way to one that was almost completely closed off and slipped inside behind the walls of vines that let the light and sounds in but little else. The sword was quickly unstrapped but laid down on the edge of the pool before Teysa slowly peeled the sweat drenched linen off of her body dropping it in the basket that was obviously for soiled clothes. Her slender but toned arms wrapped around her perky breast out of habit as she slipped into the white murky water that seemed to have a life of its own. Without even breaking her movement she went as far as she could until she was neck deep in the water and dunked her head getting her black hair wet and finger combed through it. Soaking there in the pool with the water showing just the top of her shoulders and up, the milky white color keeping everything else under hidden even from her sight, the princess continued to comb through her hair. Once it was combed it shone and once again was like silk draping down her shoulders, the rest floating in the water behind her. Teysa closed her eyes and sighed, the water healing and reviving her body.