Kyoto's Riverside District
Saleloria
Aelya stretched out her limbs as she awoke with a very deep sigh. It was not one of a simple awakening process, for today was not simply like any other day. This groan came as she was reminded of the upcoming social engagement with someone who's name made her nose wrinkle in disdain. They had connected rather quickly through deeply emotional conversations where she felt that there was possibly some sort of connection. Luscious red locks moved with the shake of her head, what a fool she was to have believed such a thing could ever be true. Gently her hand flowed from the crumpled pile of sheets to her barely noticeable bump. Before she had to leave the Koun to return to Tsenlan she had made herself incredibly vulnerable to him in telling him of her condition. Now approximately three months along and not a word from him since she had departed this ship, it had flipped a switch somewhere deep inside her. It came as a complete surprise when arrangements to meet up actually came to fruition, she was amazed that he even contacted her again in the first place after so long. Things were in motion that she could not take back and this thought made her hand protectively sit over the child growing within as she sat upright on the edge of her bed.
"Well here goes nothing," she murmured to herself stretching her toes to feel the cool hard floor.
Every step to her wardrobe made her dread what was to come and for what must be, no one could know what she had planned. Delicately she placed her hand upon an ethereal black dress, removing it from its resting place to cradle over her arm. She hopped up onto her tip toes to reach the top shelf where she had hid a special blend of herbs. Carefully grabbing the pouch she retreated with her spoils back to the bed, where she set both down. A small tear crept into existence in the corner of her eye as she donned the dress. How could she have let herself slip into a situation like this? She quelled the images that threatened to overtake her vision, the resulting emotions caused the tear to break free and roll down her cheek. Lightly her fingers plucked the pouch from the bed, opening it to take a pinch of the herbs to quell her symptoms along with a bit of nireth. After this herb mixture had been placed in her mouth, the pouch found its way to hidden pockets within the rather thin casual dress while she found a pair of sandals to wear. With a deep breath and a wipe of the hand to remove the offending droplet she made her way out of the door.
Kaiko Park
Aelya stood silently staring off into the distance beginning to doubt if he would even show. The wind kicked up blowing strands of her hair around on a whim. There was a feeling carried on the wind, whether it was a familiar smell or sense of someone near she could not tell. Had he actually cared enough to show up? Her ears twitched at the sound of Alastair's voice but that was almost all she could manage. Ruby red eyes filled with a confused mix of emotions as she gave him cautious side-eye.
"Oh, you actually showed." she said with a cold tone as she fought back tears of anger. It did not help he came in a casual outfit, which sent the message he was here on rather serious personal business. Her fists clenched as she fought the urge to do something he very likely recognized as a chancla throw.
"Glad to see me?!" she gripped her dress trying to remain calm as her rage turned to a rather dark chuckle.
"I know I had to leave to help with Tsenlan and you were likely busy with your duties. Not a word, you did not even check in once?!" she sighed and turned to fully face him.
"Puddin, things are not good." she released her hold on her dress moving her arms to rest folded under her chest. The look on her face changed to a very confused visage that caused her head to tilt just a touch in warning of imminent sass.