but we all reach the same end.

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

[Zuri appears, wearing an old cloak that reaches the ground and her mask. Not for long though, she's pretty sick of wearing these things so she pulls the cloak off after a moment, laying it on the ground like a blanket. She sits on it and takes off her mask as well, setting it next to her.

She looks faintly frustrated...and to those uh sensitive to some things different in other ways. Those with a sharp sense of smell might notice she smells different. She's in the Lemurian equivalent of estrus physically. It's nothing obvious, slightly flushed skin, and slightly swollen breasts. She might seem more attractive to some men...especially those of her own species :|]

[She sighs, obviously not thinking very highly of this annoyance.]

A distraction...does this make me less qualified?

[It surprises her but she misses human company. Somewhat.]

It's strange to suddenly feel so isolated.

Comments

[lamb_of_gold]

I think it may be more beneficial to hear it from you...

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

[Presses her lips together.]

In Lemurian females estrus is triggered by the proximity of sexually mature Lemurian males or copulation with males of other compatible species. I have...lived with only Atla and Master Hakurei for some time so it was not an immediate concern.

[Clears her throat a little, trying not to make it sound like it's Mu's fault even though...it kind of is.]

I was told it was so that females have a larger chance of reproducing, since there are so few of them and our people live in such isolated areas. I haven't noticed any large physical changes but I seem to be having an inadvertant affect on...males.

[lamb_of_gold]

[His response is delayed a moment, so interested is he in all the little things when she speaks. He WAS listening though, so...]

Would you like me to leave, then?

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

[Frowns.]

You leaving would not change my current state, I suppose it was inevitable though I didn't expect it. If not you, Shion, eventually I would have to deal with it.

I only hope that the intensity of the effects are temporary so that. ...I don't like how it's affecting you and Atla.

[lamb_of_gold]

I suppose your master is wondering how it started in the first place - Alta is still very young, yes?

[The fists are loosening, but his hands are beginning to fidget slightly]

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

Just coming to his tenth year... My master hasn't sought to ask me about it yet...but yes, it's certainly confusing without factoring your pressence.

[lamb_of_gold]

That brings another point about - I'm able to return to Jamir...

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

That is a good thing, is it not?

[lamb_of_gold]

It is. I simply tell you so you will not be surprised if you return to find me there.

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

[It takes a moment for her to get around that thought.] ...find you there.

[She's not sure how to feel about that.] I hope that doesn't mean I will no longer see Atla or my master...

[lamb_of_gold]

So far that does not seem to be the case, as realities merge. If anything, they will adapt to my presence as though I'd always been there.

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

Is that what's happening? We're merging?

[lamb_of_gold]

It would seem so - Many of the Gold Saints are from your time, after all.

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

[Looks away.] Don't you worry...? To be joined with me in such a way.

[lamb_of_gold]

Not significantly. Do you?

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

I do. For the Holy War and the Saints that fluctuate. But there is little to be done about it. This place brings many things I never expected to deal with.

[lamb_of_gold]

The Saints have stabilized for the most part, and the Holy War is something we are all prepared for. [Tiny smile and he lays a hand on her shoulder] We will be alright.

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

[She looks at his hand on her shoulder for a moment before laying hers on top of it and eventually pulls his hand into both of hers. She's also worried about Shion and where he might be but she keeps that to herself.]

Thank you.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Gives her hand a little squeeze, enjoying the tingles he's getting. He leans forward enough to his head against hers and close his eyes] Simply don't lose hope.

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

[The closeness surprises her but she doesn't pull back. When she blinks her eyelashes brush against Mu's naked brow.]

I am not always strong. [In fact she's not always sure she's strong at all.]

[lamb_of_gold]

[Feeling the feather-light brushes and the tiny whisps of her breath on his face are exciting him more than he'd care to admit. He can feel his heart hammering in his head. His other hand comes to help with the already-occurring handporn.]

Then....will you let me be strong for you?

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

[She tenses, instinctively, as if she expects something to happen but she's not entirely sure what.]

...Mu?

[lamb_of_gold]

Hm?

[hua-fei.livejournal.com]

...what are we doing?

[lamb_of_gold]

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