Alone in the Dark (Any Female)

[mc16neo]

Rogin had some feeling come over him during the past few Sevendays. He didn't know what the feeling was so he decided to find out. Rogin was used to traveling great distances and tonight was no different. He was on the outskirts of Caspian Hold and decided to just be someone normal and not a Renegade. He would have hung around the Weyr but he had been seen during the attack and he didn't feel like dealing with them.

Since it was dark he moved easily through the streets. He sighed as he walked around the Hold and a few times saw couples holding each other or holding hands, which only made his odd feeling worse. Just then he realized what the feeling was. He was lonely. He wanted to find a woman, one who liked him. The only problem was that he knew it would never happen. Despite this he looked for one anyways. His mind began to wonder about what kind of woman he would like.

In a way it felt like he was shopping for a woman, but in another it was like a hunt. He was searching for a woman with qualities that would allow her to understand the kind of man Rogin was. The kind of man he could be if given the chance. He wanted a woman that could anchor him when he was about to lose his temper. He wanted a woman that could turn him into a caring man when it came to her. More or less a woman who would be able to control him. He thought it would be nice not to be the complete ruler for once.

Rogin though was a tough man. He would not be easy to break of his habits. So patients would be required. His past was twisted and distorted in ways most would never dream possible so he wanted someone who wouldn't run once she found out about him. But truly above all else he wanted to be loved. Looking and Veran with his two girls made his heart ache with loneliness. Seeing Rori going after Konta made him wish he was also desired and wanted. He was a sharding Renegade leader but even he needed to have someone willing to hold him.

Rogin looked around the Hold and cursed himself under his breath. Why was he here? He was a brute of a man and not one to be with another. If any of the others knew he was here and knew why he came they surely would mock him and maybe even lose respect for him. Respect was all he had left but still he stayed and wondered.

[Minajerie]

Peranami was out, humming a tune to call her runner beast. He was out on the fields, and she had found it hard to sleep this night. But the soft sounds of the wind through the tall strands of grass and the slight murmurings of the beasts did much to ease her spirit.

She had seemed to find less and less time to come out and spend time with her runner. She could see the damage it did. Though Larthy wasn't terribly up beat to begin with, he did seem a bit more lax out in the herd. He had perked up at her voice though, and happily followed her as she looked for a good spot to simply rest. Preferably in the field with the herd, or slightly off to the side- as was what ended up happening.

Without much ado, Peranami flopped onto the grass, her arms behind her head as a make shift pillow. She took in a deep breath and once more began to sing. With a faint jingle of bangles and huff of breath, Larthy laid down beside her.

[mc16neo]

Rogin was surprised to hear singing that came for seemingly no where. He didn't know where it was coming from but he liked the tune. It was kind of catchy. Out of curiosity Rogin Followed the source of the singing. The girl that walked with the Runner kind of surprised him. With a smile Rogin was about to fall into old habits as a Renegade, but fought the urge. Rogin sighed and resigned himself to just follow and listen.

Rogin noticed that the girl was accompanied by a runner and thusly decided to lay on grass while singing. Rogin chuckled and walked over, keeping a fair distance as not to seem creepy, and listened to her song.

[Minajerie]

Larthy's ear twitched to a foreign sound. He shook his head a little and sniffed the air for predators, but found nothing alarming. Just the usual Hold smells. The runner bent and nibbled at the belly part of Peranami's shirt, making her quickly stop her singing in exchange for a bout of giggles.

"Hey! Since when do you tickle the one who taught you how to dance! Especially when I was singing one of your favorite songs!" Peranami pulled her shirt back down over her stomach and laughed again when Larthy huffed into her hair. "Alright, so it was one of mine. But you like the nicer, sleepier songs."

Larthy now nibbled on a few strands of her blackened hair. "Okay... I'll sing it for you. But only if you stop eating my hair." Her hair was quickly forgotten. And people said runners weren't smart.

Her lips quirked into a smile as she once more took breath to once more break out in song. Except this time, she sang a more haunting and melancholy tune. It lightened a bit, but was still the perfect type to sing at night under the stars.

[mc16neo]

Rogin grinned at the girl. She didn't seem to observant to the surroundings. When he watched the Runner tickle her, the sight of her stomach made him a bit wanting of her.

Rogin stood his ground, holding off the need to laugh at the Runner and girl. It wasn't till she started singing again that Rogin realized he knew the song. He had heard it once or twice before when he decided to leave his lands.

With a smile Rogin picked up the song and sang with her. His deep male voice allowed the song to be more effective on the haunting note. He moved forward to see if he would be a welcomed companion or turned away.

[Minajerie]

Peranami was a little surprised by another voice joining hers- for indeed, she thought she was out alone. His was a good voice to mix with her own. She liked it, and continued the song until it's conclusion. She glanced at Larthy, who still seemed relaxed, so took it that their visitor did not mean them any harm.

From her position on the ground, her view of the man was slightly skewed, but he seemed like a strapping tall gent. Probably a hand-span taller than herself, if not a little more. But she liked his tussled dark hair- she wasn't sure just what color it was in the dark- and his light eyes. They seemed... lonely.

"Hello." She said, smiling a tad lazily up at him. "Wanna sit? There is plenty of grass for two." Her smile grew into an infectious one, her eyes sparkling.

[mc16neo]

Rogin was glad she continued to sing with him. he never sang in front of others and he found that it was nice and enjoyable. One the conclusion he nodded to her politely. "I would love to join you." he said. His eyes also looking her over. She was cute and a woman he wouldn't mind getting closer to.

With a smile he moved next to her and sat. His eyes betrayed how he felt and the thought occurred that she might have seen it. The idea she still wanted him around touched him. He smiled politely once more. "Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of your company tonight." he said. "I am Rhine." he said. It was a false name he used often. He was never too careful on who knew who he was. "Who might you be?" he asked.

[Minajerie]

Peranami smiled brightly. "And you are most welcome in my company." She stretched a little into the grass, making a more comfortable spot for herself in the earth.

"Rhine. What an interesting name. Haven't heard it around these parts, though. I assume your a traveler then?" There was absolutely no judgment in her voice. After all, she had been a traveler too. The open road, no real home besides your wagon and whoever was with you on your journey. It was a free experience. Wondrous. So if he was indeed a traveler, well, he would fit right in with her. And if not so, but merely new to these parts, well, they would have that in common as well.

"Name's Peranami. I'm an entertainer... and possibly a candidate for wher. But I dunno yet. I wonder if I could teach a wher to dance..." She smiled as she thought on it. She was sure it was possible. After all, any being can dance. The thing is, could a wher dance well?

[mc16neo]

Rogin chuckled at her. "That is an interesting idea. You know you are a rather cute woman." he said. He looked at her and made himself more comfortable next to her. He laid down next to her and looked at her. "I am a traveler actually. I enjoy seeing everything. How long have you had your runner?" he asked.

Rogin enjoyed talking to her. She was a rather easy person to have around. he might have even enjoyed keeping her in his company. Maybe when he was lonely he could always come and search for her. "So please tell me about yourself Pera, is it alright if i call you that?"

[Minajerie]

Peranami chuckled. "At least I have 'cute' going for me! Otherwise I looked like a gangly underdeveloped teen!" She smiled to herself and splayed her fingers over her ribs. She didn't mind her body though. She was happy being a flexible entertainer with strong wiry muscles, instead of the softly rounded women of the hold. Sure, her chest was a little more on the flat side, but the more generous the chest, the harder to do her acrobatic stunts. Peranami would take her stunts over a bit more jiggly chest any day.

"Ah, the sights. The sounds. The thrill of always being on the move! I too, was a traveler. Something about this hold though... it called to me. Beseeched me to stay. So I listened."

She reached out a hand and Larthy nuzzled it. She gently scratched behind his jaw. "Larthy is a little over two turns old. He learned quickly how to dance, and didn't make a fuss when his bangles were placed on his ankles. He's a good runner." She gave his neck an affectionate pat before turning to Rhine with yet another smile.

"Pera is fine. Or Nami. And as to myself? Well, I already said I was an entertainer. One of the best, if you don't mind me tooting my own horn. But I... I goofed and hurt myself and my runner. Instead of continuing on and healing with my troop, I stayed with Larthy so that we could be together. When we were healed, we tried to catch up to my troop... and we came upon Caspian... and stayed."

[mc16neo]

Rogin smiled. "Honestly i am very glad you stayed here. Or else I never would have gotten the pleasure of meeting you." He had a sudden urge to try to move closer to her, trying to cuddle up to her as it were but he fought the urge. His eyes though betrayed him. They showed the lonely longing to hold a woman. Rogin kept his smile. He just felt it natural.

"So since you love it here I am sure you have to work for your keep. Do you still entertain?" he asked. Other thoughts went through his mind. Most not very polite in the sense of him, her and a closed door. Rogin chuckled a bit as his thoughts stirred. But he quickly gained control and remain composed. "I would wish the treat of seeing you perform sometime. If you entertain as well as you sing then I would not be disappointed."

[Minajerie]

"I sing on rare occasions. You are lucky to have heard me tonight. Sometimes the stars simply beckon me to sing, and I answer." Peranami sighed as she stared at the stars. "The sky is so big. So... melancholy. It pulls songs from deep in the soul on nights such as this."

"And I do work for my keep. I work hard. Mostly drudgery work though. Entertaining is good for travelers to earn money... but if one settles down, it is hard to find those that would continue to pay to watch. No, I work hard for my bread. And I come out and practice when I can." She did her best to repress a shiver when a cool breeze swept by them. It made the grasses around them rustle peacefully, and Peranami closed her eyes simply listening, a smile as peaceful as the scenery on her lips.

She opened her eyes after a moment or two. "As to preforming for you. All you need to do is but ask, and I will tilt and flip and jump for your applause. Cause we acrobats are suckers for a good attentive audience. Even if the audience only consists of one person." At this she gave a small, infectious laugh.

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Rogin found himself being drawn more to her. "It is a rarity for me to sing as well. If my family found out they would make me the laughing stock." He smiled at her and listened to her words. She seemed very smart and almost like a harper in her thoughts. Rogin chuckled but agreed.

When she spoke of her work he sighed. "That is a shame. I am sure it would bring much prosperity to the Hold if you did. I know I would come every day just to see you." He felt a little embarrassed at what he said. he looked at her and noticed the shiver. His heart skipped a beat a bit. "Are you cold?" he asked. "If you would be comfortable I wouldn't mind keeping you warm." he tried to make his voice calm. The last thing he wanted was for her to misunderstand and leave him. The night was going to well for that to happen.

When she offered to preform for him he couldn't help but feel a bit happy about it. "I honestly would love to watch your talent. Made next time I drop by. I am enjoying your company too much as is to have it change into one of you being not so close to me." he tried to be flirty as he spoke, but having no practice he wasn't sure how he sounded.

[Minajerie]

Peranami thought for a moment, on his words. "That's rather... sad. Your voice is nice. It's deep and rumbly. Masculine. I like it. Your family must be made of fools." Of course, she didn't say this in a mean way- how could she ever- but more in a that is unfortunate, and yet kinda funny, way.

Even though she was rather comfortable in her spot of earth, she was sure she could make herself just as comfortable beside Rhine. Plus, his was a male presence that fate just threw at her. She wouldn't back down. Peranami was no shy filly. She was playful and sweet.

So, on that note, she smoothly slid over to where he was and sweetly tucked herself against his body. Her head resting on his chest. She looked up at him and touched his nose with her forefinger playfully. "Aren't you the charmer. Be careful or I might start to like you."

She smiled and adjusted herself a bit, getting into a more comfortable position. "Your welcome to come and watch me in the mornings- that's when I try to practice. Right after breakfast chores, when it is still nice out."

[mc16neo]

Rogin smiled as she spoke about who made up his family. It was a sweet thought that she was defending him. When she moved against him Rogin couldn't help but turn red and smile. His arms went around her to help keep her warm.

The touch on his nose surprised him and he playfully tried to nip at her finger. Rogin wasn't used to these actions. He was a Renegade leader for Shard sake. Yet this girl, this entertainer drudge made him feel like a real person.

He felt his heart beating a bit faster when she teased him. "But i have already done so for you." he whispered more to himself. A part of him wanted to run and never come back. But another part, a bigger part, wanted nothing more then to stay by her side, holding her in the night to keep her warm.

"I would be more then happy to accept the invitation of just a beautiful and obviously talented woman." he said. To his surprise he was 100% sincere about his words. She was beautiful to him. And more then that she made him feel like a real man. Not just a brigand and murderer. It was an amazing feeling.

[Minajerie]

Peranami giggled a little at his play nips at her finger and gave his chest a cuddle. She could hear his heart beating. Strong, if a little fast. Someone was nervous, and that was terribly adorable.

"Then come watch me. I shall perform tomorrow, even if I have to miss out on lunch to do so. Just for you." She trailed her fingers from his chest up his neck and nabbed his chin. "You have a cute chin. And this..." Her finger trailed the scar over his cheek and brow, "Very defining. Gives you a slightly roguish quality. Are you going to steal my heart? Your certainly giving me a big head. Surely that can't be a fair trade."

She giggled again and placed a small kiss at the corner of his mouth. "Now promise me you will come."

[mc16neo]

Everything she did made Rogin nervous. Her giggle made his head swim. Her touch made his mind fogy. He heard the words but it took a moment to break the fog. Rogin chuckled. Funny you should say that." he said. Roguish was a perfect description of him and a close shot to his name.

The kiss caught him by surprised and he momentarily forgot to breath. What was happening to him? He was becoming like a little boy. Why did she have so much influence over him. Rogin smiled and looked down at her. A hand of his own gently caressing her cheek. "I promise I will be there by first light of the morning just to watch you." he said. He decided to risk some pride and went to try and kiss her lips. Even a slight touch would be worth an injured pride.

[Minajerie]

"Wonderful."

Oh goody! He was willing for a full kiss! Peranami had had a few men be ungrateful toward her advances, and learned that small steps were better than big ones till you knew where you stood. Luckily, this one didn't growl at her. He was going for more!

Peranami happily met his lips with hers, a small sigh escaping them. Had it really been so long since her last attempt at male companionship? Perhaps. But this man felt nice, right. His size didn't make her feel inferior or small, but rather, protected and warm. She tried to get closer to him, to give him a sweeter embrace. A touch of joy that so many of her family said she was

[mc16neo]

Rogin smiled under her lips. Normally his Renegade mentality was take what you wanted. But for some reason with sweet woman so close to him the mentality turned to Take what you are given. The odd thing about this shift was that he rather liked it. She was a beautiful woman and she actually wanted his company. She made him feel like he could take on anyone and anything just to keep her safe and smiling.

When she tried to advance into a more sweeter embrace, he didn't stop her. He was more then willing to let her get away with anything she wanted. And she was obtaining her goal of giving him a touch of joy. His hands went to her waist, keeping restrained as not to do anything too personal in such an open area. His kisses were sweet but a bit rough, unable to hold it back completely as much as he tried. But he was successful in his pursuit of making nothing forced. He would only take what she was willing to give.

[Minajerie]

She liked his kisses. They held a fierceness, a slight demand that she accepted- and she gave him sweetness in return. Oh, she may have put in a demand or two herself... in fact she stopped kissing him for a moment to give his lip and then his chin a slight nibble. She liked to nibble.

"Sorry... I couldn't help myself." She pressed another kiss to his lips. A warm, sweet kiss. One that promised deeper, more heated kisses for the future. "You are just far too tasty. Too irresistible. You are a very pleasant surprise, Rhine. Where ever have you been hiding?"

She smiled brightly at him then. She was terribly comfortable now, her slight curves, and what she thought of as hard muscle, seeming so soft compared to his.