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sometime after the late departure of the garlean emissary and his sister, and ridding the land of yet another primal, the warrior of light enters the halls of the Kienkan after changing into their traveling gear. mherin closes the sliding door gently behind her, pausing for a moment to acknowledge the knot in her chest of the memories dredged up from the recent events
she tenses her jaw, breathing out a deep sigh as she attempts to leave the emotions behind before setting off on her next endeavor, when another enters the corridor to her side. presuming them to be a member of staff, she turns to lend them a smile before pausing again as the lord of doma rounds the corner
"ah, my friend. i trust you have everything you need for the journey back west?
her polite smile begins to strain as his trusted presence threatens to lay bare her deepest emotions, and she turns away with a nod. she pretends to check if she closed the door properly, as lord hien stretches his arms above his head with a deep inhale
"mmf, well i believe i need to take a moment to decompress. i had not expected such excitement in the wake of the garlean liberation..
mherin responds again with a slow nod, a thought occurring to her in her mind as she catches a glimpse of the rippling muscles across the doman lord's back. she turns back to him with a twinkle in her eye, hien catching it as he relaxes his shoulders and adds
"i pray you will also get a chance to rest when, you.. return, to eorzea
he stammers in the middle of his sentence, returning the smile she gives him. their eyes meet for perhaps a moment to long, before his averts his gaze shyly
"w-when are you returning to eorzea, may i ask? i believe mistress alisaie has already made for kugane, if i'm not mistaken?
"..she has, but i'm in no rush.
there is a lilt in her voice that causes him to pause again, his face flushing for a moment before he clears his throat. mherin smirks smally as he reigns in his composure, placing his hands on his hips and gesturing to the room she just left
"w-well, i- i'd be glad to grant to a room in my home for as long you need. you are a most trusted ally of doma, so if there's anything you need..
he trails off, as mherin slowly opens the door in front of her and turns to him with that twinkle in her eye. her smile is inviting but shy, as she gulps nervously and asks
"m-might i.. invite you, for a moment alone? unless you wish for us to remain.. just, allies?
hien's eyes light up with same spark as in hers, red brushing his cheeks as he lets out a soft chuckle
"i-i will admit, i also had not expected you to ask that question.. but it would be a lie to say i hadn't hoped for it.
she smiles warmly , turning her body to him as he steps closer. he holds a hand out towards her, mherin sliding her fingers into his palms as she meets his smile, just as warm however tinged with concern
h "..my only hesitation is... that it may reflect poorly on your reputation. kami forgive me if i am the one caught distracting the saviour of eorzea in its time of need. yugiri would never let me hear the end of it..
she chuckles deeply, lowering her gaze with a shake of her head, replying somberly
"..i don't believe it is wise for me to have.. long-term, distractions. not while there are people in need of me..
he watches her sadly, not unaware of the weight of the responsibility that hangs heavily on her shoulders
"...for i as well. but, i am.. more than happy to oblige for, one moment alone..
gently he tucks his fingers beneath her chin, lifting her face to be inches away from his. her single eye dazzles, flitting down to his own inviting smile before she dives in for a kiss. their lips lock in a hot and breathy exchange, pressing in close together as firm hands roam over each others bodies.
mherin fingers smooth across the muscles running over his shoulders that caught her eye earlier, giving in to her temptation and yanking down the other half of his dogi. the doman lord gasps against her lips, parting for a moment to glance down the hall
"perhaps we should, take this somewhere more private..
the miqo'te sighs out of the kiss, gently tugging him back into the room she left earlier but pausing at his breathy chuckle. he shakes his head and smiles at her, gesturing further down the hall
"i was more implying my own bedchamber, unless you would be more comfortable elsewhere? i-i understand if laying with a lord in his quarters is perhaps.. a little more than you'd hoped for
mherin replies with a chuckle, pulling the dogi back up over his shoulder and smiling at him
"..not at all. lead the way
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hien slides the door to his chambers closed behind him and turns back towards the warrior of light, who takes in the newly restored and ornately decorated room around her. she returns his gaze with a smile as he approaches her, sliding her hands into his once more
h "are you quite comfortable here? shall i interest you in some tea, or perhaps something stronger?
she contemplates for a moment, twisting her lip and glancing back towards the large bed behind her, and shaking her head. she pulls him in, pressing their bodies back together, hien hesitating before their lips meet again
"i would know that you're comfortable first, mherin.. i understand this is will be a one-time thing, however i'd just like to be sure.
the miqo'te looks up at him brightly, smiling honestly and nodding
"i am comfortable. forgive me, perhaps i am somewhat eager..
"<chuckle> enthusiasm is nothing worth apologising for my dear.. i-i will admit i am quite eager myself..
his eyes flicker downwards, mherin pressing into him closer to feel a particular bulge beneath his belt press back. she bites her lip as his eyes meet hers again with embarrassment, chuckling with a shake of his head
"and before you say it, no that is not a blade in my pocket.. <sigh> i may have only known you for a short time, but i am certainly aware of your sense of humor
"<chuckle>.. <moan> gods..
mherin's hips roll against his, the bulge pressing back into her only growing larger. hands find their way around each others backs once more, chests panting with the growing tension in the space between their lips. they both tease with the distance as clothes begin to be peeled away, hien's dogi once more being pulled off his shoulder to pool around his waist.
mherin walks him back towards a strong pillar, all but shoving him against it before calloused fingers make short work of removing the armor plate covering his chest. hien's breath shakes, ducking his head as she lifts it off of him
"a-am i to understand you will be leading us through this dance, my dear?
she lets out a laugh, carefully placing down the plate of armor to the side and smoothing her hands up his bare chest with a deep inhale
"..unless you would prefer otherwise. but perhaps i thought you needed a break from leading..
"<chuckle> i am at your will. it appears to me as if you also prefer a rough touch.. unless i'm mistaken?
mherin hums, biting her lip again as her hips roll into his on their own. she nods her head before it falls back, exposing the pale flesh of her neck invitingly. hien almost gives in to the temptation to latch onto it with his lips, before pausing once more for a brief moment
"..forgive me, i would ask again to confirm that you are willing for me to do this...
mherin pulls back a little, watching the concern and desire fight within his lowered gaze. her eyes follow, closing with a slow nod as she breathes out a sigh
"..i will admit i am in need of a distraction. th-the.. late acting-viceroy's story, is.. one all too familiar to me.
the doman looks up with his suspicions answered, searching her mournful face worriedly
h "all the more reason for me to seek confirmation. my friend if all you would prefer is just a private moment together, i would be..
he trails off as she shakes her head, looking back up at him with that twinkle in her eye, and that smile on her lips
"..i am still eager to do this. the difference between mine and yotsuyu's story, is.. i have been able to regain control over my mind and body. something that she was only granted in death..
lord hien lowers his gaze once more with a sorrowful nod. grief blankets the two of them for an extended moment, before mherin smooths her hands across the hyur's chest again with a gulp
"i apologise if my intentions have given you pause, if you are still hesitant rest assured i will not think differently of you should we choose not to do this..
"..nor i of you, whether we do lay together or not. although nothing has changed in terms of my eagerness..
the miqo'te's soft chuckle is laced with desire, her bright orange eye filled with deep admiration
"nor in terms of mine. if anything knowing your concern for my safety only makes me more eager still..
"<chuckle> oh? then perhaps i shall bring up the many other occasions where your safety has been my main concern. lets see.. when you went and fought the crown prince of the empire by yourself?
she cringes, turning her face away with a shake of her head
"oh hells, please don't ever bring him up..
he lets out a hearty laugh, before gently cupping her scarred cheek in the palm of his hand. mherin catches him glance curiously at the leather patch covering her eye, breathing out a sigh before reaching up and pulling it off over her head. she looks up at him slowly, wary of his reaction of which there is none, just a smile as he presses their foreheads together
"as beautiful as ever.. my, what a lucky lord i am.
mherin rolls both her eyes, causing another hearty chuckle to reverberate through his chest beneath her hands. they breathe in the closeness of the other for another extended moment, before pressing back in to kiss once more.
it deepens quickly, firm lips giving way to hot breaths and soft bites. hands resume their exhibition across their bodies, slipping under clothes when the miqo'te's jerkin is next to hit the floor. the pale skin of her neck is exposed once again to then be ravaged by the doman man's lips. a breathy moan slips out her mouth as she tugs at the sash around his waist, unraveling the knot to have the plush fabric fall at their feet.
she gasp out a shaky breath at the tight bulge straining against his trousers, before chuckling at the hidden blade tucked into his waistband
"h-hah, so there is a blade hidden in your pocket..
hien grins and chuckles against her skin as he returns to her lips, taking her waist firmly in his hands
"perhaps there is. b-but rest assure i am still, very happy to see you..
"m-mmf.. <moan>
she presses her body back in against him, after he discards of the short blade. they kiss for another moment more passionately, before hien glances behind her towards his bed
"shall we move to somewhere more comfortable?
mherin bites back her uncontrollable moans and nods, before being lead across the room to his bed mat. he lowers himself to the ground first and reaches out to her, guiding her hips to sit on top of his. through the thin fabric between them she feels the full girth of his member, while he feels the damp warmth of her heat. they both gasp out breaths through fallen open mouths, before crashing their lips together once more
she pushes him back unceremoniously onto the covers, grinding her hips hard against his and drinking in the deep moan escaping from his throat. his hands find their place wrapped around her waist as she rocks her hips back over his. the miqo'te's bushy tail wraps itself around his forearm tightly, eliciting another chuckle from the lord
"..m-may i confess something?
mherin bites her lip with a nod as she rocks her hips back up and down his body, before stopping abruptly with a look of shock on her face
"th- this isn't your first time, is it?
"no i- no! by the kami, no this is not my first time. i may not have had the easiest upbringing, but rest assured i was allowed the experiences of a young man..
she lets out a breath of relief, returning his smile with her own. she bites down on her bottom lip again and presses their heats together once more, the man stammering between hot breaths
"this is, however- ngh- m-my first time with a miqo'te.. i-i will admit the feeling of fur in place of scales is a- a-ahh..
mherin interrupts him with a coy chuckle, leaning back and swishing said bushy tail behind her back. she lifts his knees up to her sides as she grinds the full length of her groin against his, relishing the whimper sneaking its way out doman lords mouth. she tilts her head back with her own moan, losing control of her hips as they buck on their own
hien gazes up at her in awe, mesmerised by the sight of the doman liberator lost to her sense. he thrusts his hips back up into her, eliciting a shrill gasp as she folds her body back over him, her bright eyes meeting his
m "m-may i also confess something?
"o-of course- <moan>
she matches his moan at the sight the man losing what little composure he had left, glancing down his muscular body to the bulge in his pants she is saddled upon
"it- mmngh... i-it has been some time since i've.. done this. i-i fear I may be, out of practice..
"h-hah, well rest assured you have nothing to fear, m-my dear.. hnngg
his head falls back in bliss, before whipping back up straight with a look of horror
"m-mherin i- i don't have any protection. f-forgive me, you wouldn't happen to- <sigh>..
he squeezes his eyes shut as mherin sits back up over him once more, settling upon his hips. she runs her hands down his chest, her gaze lowering with a listless expression
"that is something else i must confess.. i-i am unable to.. bear fruit.
he props himself up and meets her eyes, mirroring her meek smile with a nod
"i see. my dear it changes nothing, rest assured this experience wouldn't have been any less exhilarating if i was required to control myself..
"<chuckle>...
she leans back over him, arching her body in him with another swish of her tail, whilst running her thumb over his lips
"..don't hold back. i may be leading us in this dance, but i grant you permission to do whatever you want to me..
the lord yearns for her lips, mherin teasing with the distance between them. their eyes meet with sincerity once more, hien searching her expression intently
"..will you tell me if you wish you stop?
she smiles honestly and nods, pressing their noses together and breathing out
"..don't stop.
his chest deflates with a deep huff and he rolls her over to her back, nesting his hips firmly between hers. mherin beams up at him with sparkling eyes, before they roll back into her head as he dives down to attach himself to her neck again. his firm lips and teeth trail themselves down over her collar bone, where his hands roll up the end of her hempen undershirt to reveal her soft white breasts.
he takes no time at all to wrap his lips around her nipple and to start circling it with his tongue. mherin's fangs sink into her bitten bottom lip as she catches her shrill moans in her throat, her fingers finding their way between the lords dark strands of hair.
he detaches from her chest to meet her eyes, before straightening up and pulling out the coloured ribbons holding his ponytail, letting it cascade over his shoulders. mherin sighs at the sight, gently running her fingers through it before pulling him back down to kiss. he pushes his hair out of their faces and over his head, his other hand finding it way back to her breast, cupping it gently in his palm before returning his lips to her nipple.
they linger there for a moment before trailing down to her stomach, and then to her hip bones. the miqo'te arches her body off the bed, lifting her hips to rest on his thighs as his fingers sneak their way beneath the waistband of her bottoms
he begins tugging them down over her waist before pausing at her chuckle, as she untangles her tail from around his limbs
"tail first. gently, please..
"of course, my dear..
he obeys, looping his fingers around the base of her tail and carefully freeing it. the waistband sits just above the widest part of her hips, and hien looks up into her eyes before pulling them down the rest of the way. he watches her chest heave with a deep sigh, and looks down to take in the neat nest of pure white hair nestled above her mound. he sighs out a hot breath onto it, glancing up to see her fling her top to the side before sighing once more
"kami preserve.. you are so beautiful.
mherin deflates with a deep sigh, before gasping in a breath as he presses his lips to her heat. her body arches off the bed once more, fingers returning to the waterfall of dark strands on his head and gripping on hard. he devours her completely, reaching a hand up to bury his own fingers in the soft skin of her breast.
the miqo'te bites down hard on one of her fingers in attempt to stifle her moans, fully aware of the paper thin walls of the room around them. hien parts from her lips for a moment smile up at her meekly, reaching up to touch her cheek
"my dear, there's no need to hold yourself back so. i assure you we are quite safe, away from prying eyes and ears alike
"n-ngh <pant>.. i-i am well aware of your retainer's methods, however..
he chuckles and leans back over her, taking the hand out from between her fangs and pressing a kiss to it gently
"yugiri has no reason to spy on me.. unless you intend on bring about the whole enclave, i would hear your voice..
she shudders out a breath, swimming deep in the safety of his eyes and nodding, before he returns to press a kiss to her inner thigh. mherin lets her moans escape as he tucks her knees onto his shoulders, folding her body in half and connecting with her heat once more
she gasps at the contortion, gripping onto the sheets beneath her for dear life as the doman man twists his tongue deep inside her, cradling her hips in his strong arms. she whimpers at the sight of the lordling lapping at her wet folds, humming deeply as he ravishes her taste. her hips buck and roll against his face on their own as mherin teeters on the very edge of her limit, swallowing back her screams of pleasure.
just as she's about to cry for mercy, the doman lord separates from her wet mound abruptly and looks up at her. he watches her chest heave out its held breath of anticipation, before lowering her hips and leaning back over her. she cracks her eyes open to meet his, mirroring the bright shine of bliss before crashing their lips together in another kiss.
she tastes herself thoroughly on his tongue, as hien seats his tented trousers back against her groin, grinding the length of his member through the fabric against her. she releases another whimper from her throat, before the spark in her eyes flashes and she rolls him over on his back forcefully. the doman man gasps at the sudden change of roles, before sighing into the mat beneath him as her lips start to trail down his neck, much the same as his did
her kisses however are mixed with gentle nips with her fangs, leaving a trail of red marks all the way to the waistband of his trousers. his body shudders in anticipation as their eyes connect, and she tears his pants off with gritted teeth. he lets out a whine of embarrassment, watching her mouth fall open at the sight of his engorged manhood
m "my.. what a lucky lord you are
"<moan> o-oh, kami preserve me.. <gasp>
his hand grips onto the sheets below him the same way hers did, as she immediately plunges his member down to the back of her throat. he chokes back his own scream as she sucks on him hard, lifting her head off only to plunge it back down again. he finds her hand and grips onto it like his life depends on it, hips thrusting on their own into her mouth
not nearly as much time passes before he yelps, taking hold of her head and stopping her rhythm
"m-mercy, please <pant> hnng i-i cannot- <moan>
mherin smirks up at him and chuckles, before taking her seat back on top of his thighs and leaning over to press their noses together, asking meekly
"a-are you alright? did that feel okay?
"y-yes! o-oh, yes my dear that was- that was heavenly..
he barely cracks his eyes open to meet hers, before squeezing them closed again in bliss, shaking his head
"i do not have nearly as much willpower as you, i'm afraid.. <pant> a-ah..
the miqo'te chuckles again, biting her lip once more as she attempts to stave off her desire for the moment. hands roam firmly across their scarred skins, and they once again breathe in the shared euphoria and closeness of each other.
the moment concludes with a sparkle from the warrior of light's eye, an inviting smile dancing across her lips. the doman lord heaves a deep sigh, glancing down and taking hold of her hips
"m-might I ask that I be the one to lead us through the next step of our dance? i-i'm afraid I- I may not be able to keep up with y-your.. your, ferocity <sigh>
she nods with a wiggle of her hips, watching the fight for composure go on behind his eyes, before rolling over onto her back beside him. she spreads her muscular legs wide open, watching with her hooded gaze as he seats himself between them once more. his breath shudders out his mouth as he presses the head of his girth against her opening, looking up at her with glowing eyes, before sinking himself deep inside of her
their breaths both gasp in elation, the lord plunging himself in to the hilt. he almost falters with another yelp, saved only by the feeling of mherin's soft touch in his hair as she brushes it out of their faces. he leans down to press their brows together, the dark strands shielding them away from the rest of the world as he slowly pulls himself out of her
mherin lets out a sigh at the empty feeling between her legs, only to stifle another moan behind bitten lips as he fills her up again. her nails dig into the rippling muscles of his back and shoulders, leaving behind raised red lines as hien slowly sets his pace.
their bodies rock to the same rhythm of his hips as the man contorts her body in half once again, keeping their sweaty brows pressed together in a connection of passion. mherin pulls his lips down to crash against hers, breathing out between them
"s-seven hells- <moan> i-it feels amazing
"h-ohh, m-my dear you are- mmf-ngh-!
he stifles his moans against her neck as she tenses around him, breaking his rhythm for but a moment before picking up the pace. the miqo'te presses her head back into the pillow, wrapping her limbs around him tight as he thrusts himself inside her.
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the dim blue light of the doman night filters through the blinds over the windows, mherin opens her eyes to gaze upon the peaceful visage of the lord hien's face. she deflates with a deep sigh of adoration, closing her eyes once more and murmuring into the evening
"..thank you.
the doman lord stirs from his dozing to turn to her, cracking his eyes open to mirror her gaze with a smile
"there is no need to thank me. twas an exchange of equal measure, i gave to you as much as you gave to me..
she chuckles, opening her eyes once more to meet his, before breathing out a sigh of concern. hien rolls his body over to face her, brushing his fingers across her cheek ever so gently
"..what worries you, my dear?
she inhales a breath deeply through her nose, a look of sadness swirling within the amber of her eye
"..i am still quite certain of my words from before... i do not believe it is safe for me to see anybody long-term while.. the world needs saving.
"<chuckle> and i still quite certainly agree. trust, there need not be any concern of unrequited longing once you take your leave..
he pauses for a moment to prop himself up beside her, pressing their foreheads together and continuing
"my only concern is that you remain well. a task of which i know you are well equipped.. but one that i hope you will continue to maintain
"<chuckle>.. i'll do my best.
he smiles at her and leans in to gently press their lips together, looking away shyly as he parts
"h-however, i will take back some of my words from before..this need not be a one-time thing, if you so desire. i-i understand if you would prefer it was, but know that my care for you will always extent past that of simply an ally. as that of a true friend, or of an occasional lover..
she sighs with a warm smile, pressing another kiss to his lips
"for you as well. however, i.. i can't make any promises
"there is no need for promise. i'm merely saying, should the opportunity and the desire ever arise once more.. you know how to find me
mherin chuckles, and he rests his brow against hers. they take in a deep breath together and sigh it out, and the doman lord opens his eyes once more
"now.. are you required back in your homeland before the morrow?
she grins, shaking her head
"not to my awareness, no
"..then may i exercise my will as the lord of this manor, and command that you remain in this bed with me until the morn?
she smirks at his smirk, propping herself up also to switch their positions
"/command/? just who do you think you are, a king of some sort?
he laughs heartily, before being smothered in a smattering of gentle bites and kisses. mherin pulls back to gently bunt her head against his, before settling down on his shoulder
"i suppose i will accept these commands.. so long as his royal highness remembers who helped him be reinstated in the first place
his chest bounces with another chuckle, as he buries a kiss in her hair and wraps his arms tightly around her.
nothing could go wrong, for the moment. and it doesn't