Thread: Edana, Goddess of Passion (Xana and Durihan)

It was always the same for Gareth whenever he saw his prey for the night. As if time itself slowed down, giving him every moment he needed to plan and attack. But such instinctual advantages did little in this situation except accentuate Iris every movement. The rest of the temple blurred from the sides of his vision as he gazed upon her vibrant red hair. With each step he could hear the soft movements of water as her hand danced upon it's surface. Even approaching from behind he could picture those lips as she breathed, those lips as she took a peach and bit into it's succulent flesh. Truly magnificent. And just as quickly as he entered his state did he leave it, standing just behind Iris as she spoke. And you as well my Lotus. Gareth replied as their eyes met, a hand reaching down to help the nymph up as the two never seemed to break the gaze. Her body had a comforting warmth too it that Gareth found almost as intoxicating as her blood, even fully clothed he could feel the soothing touch of her flesh. Though it failed in comparison to the touch of lips, pressed to his with only moments notice. The juices of that peach held no flavor for Gareth but it mattered little in comparison to the taste of her lips. His arms came around her body, resting at the nape of her back as their kiss continued. Had it been a week? Several days? Only a day? Whatever amount of time it was too much, that desire on her breath met with Gareth's own as he pulled her a little more against himself. Set aside from Iris's blood, a desire that Gareth had come to view as futile and unnecessary was that of sex. It's sensations paled in comparison to that of feeding, but somehow with Iris the joys of such an act graced Gareth once more. Be it through her Goddess's will or whatever mystical effect that came with laying with a nymph, Gareth had found his desire for her blood and her flesh quite interchangeable at times. Forbidden fruit being the sweetest after all. All too suddenly however that embrace ended, her lips moved from his and Gareth was found in wanting of more. His eyes followed her like she was escaping prey as she moved to his side, his arm tense until she took it in her own. The idea to take her here before the koi pond definitely wasn't uncommon, just walking into the temple there were already a number of patrons and priestesses engaging in praise. However the extent to which Iris and Gareth indulged, wasn't a sight that most people cared to see. The night is young, a walk with you sounds wonderful. He stated with a smile, of course his eyes were trained on her as they started to move together. I can't imagine I am the only creature that finds you in favor, yet every night I find you waiting beside the pond's waters. Could you be waiting for me? Gareth asked as they left the koi pond, smirking a little. The Temple of Edana was open to all, any culture, any race or species. As such the decorations of it's main hall was always a melting pot. Iris had a beautiful little garden by the koi pond, where another priestess had long tapestries that cascaded down from the ceiling to the bed she would lay waiting. Gareth and Iris passing by the very bed with the priestess seeming to have her hands full with two very adamant young men, mostly likely sons of nobles in the city.