Kithris and Katya

Posted on 02 Jan 2024 @ 7:24pm by Townsfolk The Scholar & Warrior Katya Charbonnet (Shar-bon-ay) & Mage Kithris Sabrae

2,084 words; about a 10 minute read

Mission: Summer Nights in Jader
Location: Jader
Timeline: Bloomingtide 10th

Miss Catherine's orphanage was a place of comfort and refuge, a safe and nurturing place for children who'd lost or perhaps never known their birth parents to learn and grow, and simply enjoy childhood.

It was also noisy, boisterous, and busy, where two young adults who were attracted to one another found it difficult to talk and get to know each other.

Miss Catherine was standing in the pantry, regarding an impromptu crayon mural on the wall made by two of her more rambunctious charges, when she heard Katya and Kithris preparing to go out. She met them in the kitchen, and saw that her daughter and new friend had both taken extra care with their hair and clothing. "You both look lovely. Are you two going out on a date?"

Katya blushed. "Thank you mother. Yes we are! A nice dinner then maybe the theater or maybe just a walk in the park! Not sure yet. We'll see how we feel after dinner!"

Kithris had been a little worried about how Katya would react to seeing her in more of a dress than in her leathers. So when she came down from getting ready she saw the look in Katya's eyes and a warm blush crossed Kit's face. Yet seeing the warrior woman took Kit's breath away. She made her way to stand near this beautiful woman, she reached out to take her hand. So infatuated with Katya, Kit barely heard Miss Catherine say how lovely they both look. Nor Katya's reply that yes they do or what Katya's suggestions were. Her voice was low, wispy, "Park, theater, dinner,.....yes. Thank you Miss Catherine."

Kithris let out a breath she had not realized she had been holding. "You are beautiful Katya." Warm, wonder, excitement could be heard in her tone. "I say we find a nice quiet place to eat. Then we can let the fates decide from there."

"And you are a vision my dear Kit! Let the fates decide. Why not? I like that idea! So do you have any place in particular you want to go to eat?"

Kit blushed as Katya gave her a complement. It took Kit a moment before she could respond. "There are a few taverns, though someplace that serves a really good fresh fish or venison would be good." She puts her arm in Katya's. "When you are ready vhenan. (heart)"

"I am indeed my dear!" She takes Kit's arm. "Let us away my darling! Mother, I will see you later." she says as she kisses her mother good night. Let's go beauteous one!" Katya said with a smile. With that they were off!

As the two left, Kithris could not help but feel a sense of calming yet excitement at the same time. The butterflies danced in her stomach as the two walked arm in arm. If anyone was looking they would see that there was a joy in her step. For the first time, in a long time, Kithris Sabrae felt wanted. "You know, I was a little nervous about today, when I got up this morning. I still am, if just a little. You have a calming effect on me. Let's me be me. Thank you for that."

Katya smiled. "You are welcome. you fulfill a longing in me. It can be difficult to find someone to be in a relationship when you spend most of your time fighting or at the orphanage. It seems few women are looking for that kind of woman. You however seems to accept me as I am and that makes me feel good and happy. I too feel settled. Perhaps for the first time in a very long time!"

Kithris drew closer to Katya as they walked. Her eyes flashed a light green as her face turned red. "Well, I am a sucker for a beautiful woman who not only can take care of herself and has a soft spot for children."

"Well, fortunately for you my dearest, I am that kind of woman! I've always known I was unique. Not a typical girl. Even before I discovered I liked other women. I was never one to shy away from danger, especially when it meant protecting the other kids. From what mother tells me, my father was the same way! Always trying to protect innocent people!"

Listening, Kit knew that she had found someone she could let herself be herself and she would not be judged. "Protecting the innocent has always been something that I have believed in." Kit paused for a moment then looked up at Katya. "So let us find something to eat then we can go get lost in our......." She flashes a brief devilish grin.

"Getting lost sound wonderful!" she looked deep in Kit's eyes! She found compassion and deep caring. Things that were important to her. It is amazing how she and Kit had hit it off. It really felt so right with this lady! "Do you have any preference as to place to eat?"

Kithris gave Katya a warm smile. "Somewhere that has a nice venison or maybe fish. With a good wine." She gave Katya a devilish grin. "Then we can go from there." This with a musical giggle.

Katya smiled. Kit was undoubtedly special. "Well I know a nice place. It has good food and great wine. I think we should start there! It's called the Snobbish Cats Inn! Not to far from here! "

Kithris gave a smile. "The Snobbish Cats Inn. Well that is an interesting name." She kept her arm intwined with Katya's. "So how do they know that the cats are snobbish? The cats that we have in the camps are definitely not snobbish. Noble they are." Her tone was one of playfulness yet a bit of curiosity.

"Really? well I've known several cats that were quite snobbish! My guess is whoever founded the inn had cats that were snobbish. Either that or they just liked the name!" Katya said with a chuckle. "With cats, you never know! They can be wonderful companions or think they own the world!"

Kit laughed a little. "Very true, never know with cats." She gives Katya a smile. "I will have to show you our cats someday."

As they walked it didn't take long to make their way to The Snobbish Cats Inn. It looked very nice. The sign out front was of a cat with its back to you with its head turned just enough to make it look like it thought it was better than you. Kit looked up at the sign and smiled. "I like the sign. (she looked to Katya) Let's eat."

Katya smiled and opened the door for Kit. "After you my dear!" she let Kit go first. She followed Kit in. "The place looks nice. I don't know about you but I'm hungry," she growls softly in Kit's ear.

Kit made her way in. Her face quickly turned a crimson red when Katya whispered in her ear. "Yes this place is very nice. Though it does not compare to you my sweet." Kit will take ahold of Katya's hand as she makes her way to a table near the back.

Katya followed Kit back to the table. "Flattery will get you...everywhere my dear!" she said with a wicked smile. "So what to eat and what to drink? I think roast beef, gravy and potatoes would be good. Maybe some mead to drink? what do you think darling?"

Kit grinned when Katya made her comment. As they sat, Kit made sure to sit so that the fire light shown on Katya. She watched as the fire light danced across Katya, making the woman's eyes sparkle, showing the highlights in her hair, and making Katya skin glow. God's this woman is beautiful, she thought to herself. She barely heard the woman tell her what she was thinking for dinner. It took Kit a moment to realize that Katya had asked a question. "Mead, yes, mead sounds good."

Katya laughed. "Oh my sweet Kit. You haven't heard half of what I said have you? You are adorable you know that! Oh Kit! You are positively enchanting!"

Kit blushes and laughs, "Well if you were not so beautiful. You me all, how you say (pauses) girly inside. Am I saying it right?" As she reached across the table to take Katya's hand in hers. She shakes her head slightly "Oh that, that sounded bad didn't it."

Katya smiled. "No you are fine. That's just fine darling. I know exactly what you mean. I feel the same way! You make me feel so special. It feels so right with you. You make me feel complete. You are wonderful. It's nice to be in the company of such a lovely lady. I want to spend a lot of time with you. I think we have something special Kit! I want to be with you always!"

Kit blushed. She had only ever felt this way once before. Especially with a human. Usually a very reserved person, Kit was once again thrown out of her comfort spot. Yet it felt right. She knew that this woman meant what she said. "Katya, I want to tell you something. This is something that I have only ever said to one other." She shifted so that she could be closer to Katya. She takes Katyas hand in hers. He tone soft, the musical tone light yet held a passion and warmth in it. "Ar lath ma, vhenan."

Katya felt a warmth. She suspected what it meant but wasn't sure. "Kit, I'm not sure what that meant but is sure sounded good when you said it!" she looked deep into Kit's eyes and saw a beauty. A beautiful woman with a beautiful heart. She had never really felt this way about anybody before. Kit had truly enchanted her. It felt so right with her.

Kit laughed a little. "It means, I love you, my heart." She leaned in to give Katya a kiss.

Katya smiled and returned the kiss. "I love you too. You are my heart as well."

After a brief kiss Kit sat back and felt the blush still on her cheeks. "Alright vhenan, let us eat so we can have dessert."

Katya chuckled. "Indeed my love. Let's eat!"

The food came and dinner was eaten. Kit was quite quiet during dinner. She kept looking at Katya and smiling. The food itself was wonderful. The waitress came back by, asked if they wanted dessert, and said that she would be back in a few to take their order. Kit gave a nod and then looked at Katya. "So what sounds good for dessert?"

"Ooh chocolate cake. Absolutely! Gotta have some chocolate!" Katya replied.

Kit grinned. "Chocolate sounds good." She tilted her head slightly as she looked at Katya. Kit's eyes flared green briefly as the magic in her seemed to want to show how she felt. She had almost forgot that her magic had at times tied itself to her emotions. She hoped no one had noticed. Kit didn't want to have an issue with the templars. She closed her eyes briefly, took a few deep breaths to calm herself down, then looked at Katya. "Is this the place that has that death by chocolate cake? I had heard it was really good."

"OH it is and yes they have it here. Let's order it and together see if we can finish it off," Katya said with a wicked smile.

Kit gave Katya a warm smile. "That sounds good." When the waitress came back by Kit ordered the cake and two forks and more wine. When the cake finally came, Kit was impressed. Kit had never seen anything like it. "This must be what decadent means." Kit had had chocolate before, though very rarely. Not one for human cities to often, this has been the longest she had been in one. Though Jader had/has been more accommodating than most. It also helped that Katya was there as well.

Once the waitress left Kit looked to Katya, picked up one of the forks and cut off a small piece. Taking the bite, it was almost to much for Kit to bare. So rich yet the flavor was so good, she let out a low, "Hhhmmmm." As she looked to Katya.

Katya took a bite and was in heaven. This was wonderful. "Ohh, this is wonderful! This is almost heaven!"

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