Thread: A Radiant Slither and the False God. (Clearsight, SomethingEsoteric)

There was a quality to Hilde that Val had found a mix of infuriating and absolutely irresistible ever since their first meeting. It really depended on her mood and the situation, whether or not that damn innocence and naive nature of hers made Val smile or scowl. In the current situation it had her smiling, or more precisely smirking, because she could tell that beneath the holier than thou attitude that Hilde wanted what was being put upon her. It seemed to Val that Hilde was at the very minimum curious about physical intimacy, the uncertainty being a surefire sign of her inexperience, which truly only excited Val all the more. She had never been with a virgin, the idea of someone becoming attached didn't appeal to her and thus she steered clear, but with Hilde she never doubted for a moment she would pounce if she could. Yes, Hilde was definitely special, a diamond among rubble, a beauty with a special quality and one Val wanted to make squirm and cry beneath her as she led the way to the land of lust and debauchery, dragging her away from the light, though Val had been around enough to know Paladins didn't deny themselves pleasure, even if they were always fucking weird about it. Hilde was no different, though she seemed a bit at a loss, which Val contributed to her young age and that inexperience. Then again the moment someone was in trouble her attention shifted quite quickly, even if it was a definite shift, to the point that she was ready to go rescue people. Val had seen it coming, she held no illusions that Hilde would abandon people if there was even a chance to save a single person, no matter the risk. Luckily Val found herself unusually attracted to the human and had enough confidence in her own skills not to stray from a fight. Fine, let's go help them... A sigh escaped her lips, she wasn't happy about it even if she was going to help, or more precisely she had spent so long putting up a front of indifference towards helping others that she believed she didn't care. In fact Val was a rather good person, she wasn't a saint, certainly not as righteous as Hilde even on her best of days, but she wouldn't leave someone to die, she would protect those she could, and she wouldn't simply leave people to die if they had no money, she was by no means truly cruel even if that appearance suited her. Why did I kiss you? She paused, not hesitating or searching for an answer but sounding genuinely confused by how even an inexperienced girl like Hilde didn't understand why, or perhaps even realize how gorgeous she was. She simply smirked and moved over to Hilde, circling her and going up behind her, wrapping arms around her waist and pulling the girl in close. You are so fucking cute... she paused, leaning in and nipping that tantalizing ear. I kissed you because I want you... You're beautiful, a bit infuriating but your personality happens to attract me, and the idea of having you writhing beneath me... Let's just say though would be magnificent. She leaned her neck down and nibbled on the bit of neck she could before pulling away, one of her hands moving up and brushing Hilde's cheek and twirling a strand of her hair she brought to her lips. Then she released that as well and took a step back, As far as being arranged... Well how about this. For now we'll say you're mine as payment for my help, I am a mercenary after all... But like I said, I won't force you to accept my terms, it's no fun if you don't want it. A small laugh escaped her lips as she walked around Hilde, the ton conveying how amusing it was to even think Hilde didn't want it. It was so obvious the young Paladin was craving more of what she had been shown and Val would be indulging her curiosity the moment it felt right, though the time was no to be had for some time, not as the sounds of battle and death lingered in the air. So allowing her words and actions to sink in and getting into a more serious mood Val drew her sword and rushed towards the fray, knowing it wasn't something she should be rushing towards but her thoughts had her in the mood to finish whatever it was as expedient as possible. Oh the thoughts going through her head, she could imagine it now, a little time after combat died down where she could explain everything to the little innocent eyed companion who was no doubt fervently attempting to wrap her head around it all. The smell of blood hitting her nostrils yanked Val back to reality as she neared the city, already having seen some of the destruction that was befalling the place that had been so peaceful prior to the quest. There were buildings aflame, corpses and blood splayed about in chaotic fashion, crude gashed and cuts along the body with no signs of magic or skill whatsoever. It spoke to bandits or marauders of some sort, an untrained and brutish force, not harmless but certainly not a well trained regime either. As she entered into the city, trusting the Paladin was behind her, and also being able to hear her with honed ears in those moments she wasn't attempting to pick up sound of living civilian, she noticed a trail of sorts, a direction which had more dead marauders than the other directions and which led towards the center of town. That had to be where the most resistance was taking place, and as she looked down the straight path she could see nothing due to a bend in the road, though she believed she could hear the clang or steel and the shouting of men. Her concentration shifted when the sudden sound of rapid footsteps hit her ears, her reaction quick as she turned to face two of the marauders, easily discerned by their smell and dirty appearance. Yet something was off, they were not normal marauders, no grins as they noticed two females by themselves, no snort and grunts, not even excitement in the eyes. They appeared completely entranced, focused, and rather ghoulish. So when they dashed forward without fear or abandon Val had to be quick, blocking the first swinging blade with her own sword and kicking the assailant away as she turned and blocked the other blade, parrying it to the side and immediately felling the brutish combatant with a swift and powerful cleave that tore open his chest with relative ease. In quick succession she turned to the other man who had since risen to his feet and began another reckless charge, leaving plenty of openings as Val sidestepped a amateur blade swing and brought her blade up through his stomach and out the other side, her ability to move through human flesh and bone so easily proof of both her skill and the quality of her weapon. She turned to Hilde after that and grit her teeth. Something is not right here... I think we should move quickly.