Re: Truth and Falsehood

[Jayrin]

Kynen laughed some and nodded. "Well, as long as it's from you, I know it'll be amazing." He finished off the apple quickly and sighed happily. "If these are your leftovers, your fresh produce has to be amazing." His happy smile was genuine when he gazed at her. Rina was definitely a natural beauty. Kynen wasn't certain why she was always bringing him food, but he appreciated it... And the company especially.

[Ikuar]

"These are fresh, why would I bring you leftovers? That's what we feed to the livestock!" Rina giggled the cutest giggle and tucked a strand of white blond hair behind her ear. "You're so funny, Kynen!"

[Jayrin]

Kynen's cheeks heated up in a flush and he chuckled a bit nervously. He hadn't really known she was giving him fresh produce... And freely too. "R-Right! Of course!" She had never made any mention of him needing to pay her either. This girl was a diamond jewel... So kind and gentle and loving... He wanted the world to see, and yet at the same time... He selfihly hoped he was the only one who got free food from her. "But really, thank you... You're so kind to me."

[Ikuar]

"You're my best friend..." Rina stood up, "You're welcome, I should probably get back now... if you have time later, maybe come for dinner!"

[Jayrin]

Kynen expertly hid his disappointment and nodded in understanding. "If I can get someone to take my shift, I'll definitely be there!" He smiled to her an his eyes widened when he heard the door to the dungeon creak open in its familiar tone. "Crap!" He exclaimed in a whisper. There wasn't much of anywhere to hide her. He looked around quickly and then opened a closet where buckets and things were kept. "Get in and stay quiet! I can't let them find you!"

[Ikuar]

Rina got in, she looked pale as if she were about to get in trouble. When he shut the door she did her best to hold her breath and stand in a way that wouldn't reveal herself.

[Jayrin]

Kynen sat on his chair and gulped some. When thenperson coming down the stairs revealed themselves to be the king, Kynen tried not to tremble in fear.

"Where is Adder?" He asked in an angry frown.

"O-One floor down, and the very last cell in the back. Would you like me to take you there, Majesty?"

"No, I will go by myself. Thank you for your loyalty, Guard."

"A-Anything for you, Majesty!" Kynen watche as the King disappeared off into the distance and waited even longer, then he opened the closet where Rina hid. "It's clear for you to go. Be careful!"

[Ikuar]

Rina climbed out of the closet and walked away, "I'll come again soon!" She whispered and then ran up the stairs, stumbling a couple times after tripping over her dress.

[Jayrin]

Kynen smiled and watched her disappear up the stairs, then he took a seat on his chair. He loved his visits with Rina... she always seemed to brighten up his day. He wasn't certain she realized just how much he enjoyed her visits.

[Ikuar]

Amoneha was really tired from the interrogations and hadn't gotten anywhere, none of them were too questionable, except for the occasional unfaithful husband - those were always funny but she couldn't laugh maniacally at them while Adder was in prison.

She was on her way to see him once again, exhausted from a long night of questioning. "Kynen..." She whimpered. "I need to see Adder."

[Jayrin]

Kynen sighed some and nodded slowly. "The... king came to see him a few hours ago. He's looking pretty bad." Kynen warned her as he took her to Adder's cell. He opened the cell door for Amon to go in, averting his eyes from looking at Adder. Adder looked like he was dead, but he was still visibly breathing, and moving... he'd been very badly beaten, and Kynen wasn't certain how much more patching up he could do before they wouldn't help anymore. "Here's the key, bring it back to me when you're done, alright?" He placed the key to Adder's cell in Amon's hands, then went back to his post. He knew she needed time alone with him.

[Ikuar]

Amoneha dropped the key into her dress pocket and approached Adder, untying him gently until he collapsed into her arms. She was prepared for that as she eased him onto the floor where she laid beside him and stroked his head soothingly. She could see how bad he was but she chose to not cry over it... even though Amoneha wanted to. "Adder... my friend... how could he do this to you? Don't speak... don't try to talk to me, I know it hurts. I just want you to know I'm here... I'm here now. Sleep... try to rest and if you have to..." She began to sob, "I don't want you to suffer anymore. I want to save you... but it's taking so long, it's been a day and it's dragging. If you die..." Amoneha gasped loudly, her chest was on fire and her throat ached from holding back sobs. "At least... you'll finally be out of pain."

[Jayrin]

Amon's arms were a safe haven to him. Adder could easily relax there... within her gentle embrace. "Dun cry..." He said softly. "I luhcked wuss." He had trouble catching enough breath even to speak, but he didn't want to ignore her. "I wunt die un you... n-not yet n'way." He opened his eyes to gaze at her once more, though only one really opened. His hazel eyes had never seemed so bright before. He was so tired, he wanted to sleep, but... he wanted to speak with her more... and enjoy her company. He loved her... he had already come to terms with that, but he wasn't yet certain how to express it... or how to tell her.

[Ikuar]

Amoneha continued to cry, she stroked his hair and only looked at him for a second, it was hard to see him that way. "Hang in there... I'll figure this out and you'll be okay. You're my best friend in the world, Adder..."

[Jayrin]

Adder smiled a little bit, though she couldn't see. She wouldn't look at him, and he knew it was because he looked horrible. His stomach growled loudly, and he closed his eyes, finally able to ignore the pain of hunger in his stomach, and the pains that plagued his entire body. Amon was his release from pain... his relief. He felt the fatigue of the pay catch up with him and he began to drift off to sleep in her arms. She didn't even know just how important it was to him that she came... how much it helped... or even how much he didn't want her to leave. Those were things he couldn't burden her with, but he was glad for her... glad that she considered him a friend... for if she hadn't, he'd already have given up on ever escaping.

[Ikuar]

"You're so strong..." Amoneha whispered to him as she scooted closer and continued to play with his hair, "You're stronger than me... you're such a hero..."

[Jayrin]

When he next awoke, Adder didn't know what time it was, or even how long he had slept. He hadn't rested well, but he knew Amon was still with him. He gathered all of his energy just to reach out and touch her cheek with his trembling hand. She was so beautiful... even as she slept. A tear ran down his cheek as he watched her sleep. Had anyone found out she wasn't in her room? How long had it been? When she came to him, was it night then? Was it still night now, or morning? Would she be in trouble? Would someone find her? He didn't want to cause her trouble... but he was selfish... he didn't want to die because he wanted to see her still. He dropped his arm by his side and gulped a bit. He was so thirsty... soon after that though, he was reminded of his immense hunger as well as his stomach growled loudly. He opened his mouth to speak, but his throat was too dry to speak. Laying with a sleeping Amon was definitely preferable to waking her up for water. He could wait.

You are so beautiful... even when you sleep you look like an angel.

He soon fell asleep again, and the next time he awoke, it was in a cold sweat. He was freezing, and shivering, reminding himself of the time he'd passed out on Amon in the snow. He still felt bad for that. "..ah..." He croaked, trying to wake her up, but his voice was barely even a whisper.

[Ikuar]

Amoneha woke up slowly and then she felt him... he was so hot. "Adder...? Oh my...?!" She jumped up and looked around, there had to be a bucket of water, something... she didn't have time to run back up, she couldn't go that fast. Walking out of the cell she managed to find a water bucket with a ladle not far from there. She rushed back and put it against his head, he was sick... very sick. "Stay with me... I know it hurts." She couldn't leave him but she had to get the wizard killed, no one was going to help her murder him.

[Jayrin]

Adder was shivering violently, he was so cold, and the cool water felt even worse, though he knew he needed it. "Wa-" His teeth were chattering badly, making it difficult to speak. "Th-Thirss. Dry." He was breathing heavily, thanking whoever ruled the earth for Amon.

[Ikuar]

Amoneha gasped and scooped water out with the ladle, holding up his head so he could easily sip and swallow. "There... I'm going to leave to find somethings for you... I'll be back!" She snatched up her cane and hurried out, "I promise!" She called in a whisper.

[Jayrin]

Adder pushed himself up to lean against the wall while he shivered, he was so cold. Moments later, Kynen walked in, his tall, thin frame felt wrong and foreboding, but Adder wrote it off as his own paranoia. He watched as Kynen approached him and felt of his head. "You've got a really bad fever."

"I'm...dy..ing." Adder replied, trying to stop shivering, but the chills continued.

Kynen nodded solemnly and frowned. "So, what are you going to do about that? I can't really help you."

Adder shook his head slowly and weakly. "J-Jus'... t-tell Amon I l-love her." His reply made Kynen laugh, and he wasn't sure why. "W-What's.... funn..?"

"You! You are so stupid, Adder! To think she would ever return your feelings?!" Kynen laughed harder when he saw Adder's expression turn to one of deep sorrow at his words. "She hated you for so long! She will never love you like she loves the king who is too weak to resist even a minor possession!"

"I... dun know..." Adder's words were weak and tears ran down his cheeks.

"You might as well die, because all you will ever be is a friend to her."

"Nuh... a... f-friend is enough." He didn't understand why Kynen was acting this way... it didn't seem like him... but those words had never seemed more real.. Those were his own quiet thoughts and fears... and them being voiced made them feel even bigger and scarier.

"Then I will kill you, then her!!" Kynen's voice changed at that moment to one Adder had before. Once the realization had hit, so had the dagger Kynen held. It was lodged straight through his heart. Adder looked helplessly to Kynen, shivering and crying still.

"W-Why..?"

Kynen shrugged some and pulled the blade out roughly, causing Adder to gasp in pain, then he wiped the blood off the blade with Adder's pants and walked out of the cell, eager to find Amoneha next.

[Ikuar]

Amoneha was carrying herbs, lots of them, as well as supplies to make medicine! She'd been crying so much that her eyes were burning terribly from the fits, she kept blinking harshly to stop the aches for at least a second so she could think beyond that. "Kynen!" She called when she saw her brother approaching her, "Thank goodness, I need your help getting these down to Adder!" She whispered and then paused suddenly, the aura was terrible... something didn't feel right.

[Jayrin]

Kynen frowned sadly and shook his head. "I just came from there. Amon, Adder's already dead. These things won't help him anymore." His expression of sadness was fairly well played. "I am very sorry, I know he was a dear friend to you."

[Ikuar]

Amoneha stared at him blankly, "You're lying..." She seethed and started to push past him, "You're lying!" Her scream was almost piercing as she started to limp down the steps.

[Jayrin]

Kynen grabbed her roughly by the arm and pulled her back, causing her to drop her supplies, most of them tumbling down the steps. "You will not go to him! He is already dying! He told me himself! That is something you shouldn't have to see, Amon!"

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