The Fall of the Dandy., (Feels more like Spring, but nevermind.)

[Nyxl]

Sheesh...

The first time I heard of you, it was about a strange woman, newly come on Seridia, and well-versed in botanics and other Living-related knowledge. At the time it made two reasons for me to be interested in you, already : woman, and scholar. But lo, I was taking my leave and going for my long sleep, the sleep I have when I'm tired in the soul.

The second time I heard of you, I was barely awakened. You had been admitted in our dear guild - a third reason to draw my attention(s). And you had a sulfurous reputation, though sulfur was not the only material you could collect. From then, I got to hear of/from you quite often.

The third time I heard something funny about you, is when Hyperion talked of you as "the Monster". I could not figure out if it was a joke, affectionate or sincere...

Then I met you. In the flesh, dare I write. Being thunderstruck on the spot might not have achieved the same stunning effect. An Orchan Lady. Big, tall, strong (and comfy, as I would discover later)...

And you have a plait !

There's so much to love about you...

Something started, then. As I was staring at you, you returned the glance and bowed to take a closer look at me. It allowed me to take a closer look at your *cough* smile. Bright, healthy smile. Full of teeth, too.

At a time when I was feeling disoriented by the strong waves in the sea of my friends' relationships, I still acted as a Dandy. But my heart was not into it. I was feeling lonely, despite the attitude of several women who claimed to hold me dear. Oh, I did not doubt their sincerity. But I did not believe in their constancy (and was right whatsoever). Then, you were there, and I got to know you better...

That behaviour of yours, I would have found it at best merely vulgar in other women. From you, it sounded... enjoyable. It felt like you were not simply and blatantly provocative. No, it felt like you were having fun bouncing off EG members' reactions, without meaning harm. And, trust me, in my experience, provocation is only associated with harmful intent. It was a change, and yet it was so constant that it became like an anchor. You were - and are - so much yourself, when all women for whom I fell in the past were many-sided and untrusting...

With you, I was not acting the Dandy. I started feeling like one again. And it felt good to be myself anew. We exchanged words, witticisms, puns, and I began responding to your... unchained conversation with more and more enthusiasm...


Nyxl was sitting among the sacks and crates, while sorting his stored goods. Suddenly, he jolted and blushed. Someone had briefly grabbed his left buttock (why the left one is still a mystery). He turned round and nearly bumped into Sheesh's back. The Orchan woman was looking innocently at a bunch of blue star flowers nearby. In truth, she was trying to look innocently at the flowers. The smile on her face was all but innocent. After nearly two huge seconds of hesitation, Nyxl sat back. Then he extended a hand and patted Sheesh's bottom in a friendly way. The giggles he heard immediately satisfied him and he went back to his business.

The scene repeated itself several times. And sometimes, they were nearly thrown out of storage. Come on, people, behave ! Whatever.

From hint to hint, gesture to gesture, smile to laughter...

And one day...

Sheesh sat down, her back to Nyxl's back. She advanced a hand behind her, and felt something ovoid, but too cold and hard to be Nyxl's left buttock. She turned to see that the Elf had just dropped a Rostogol stone in her hand. He was looking at her with an unusual smile.

"That's..."
"For you, with those, and this. You had it coming..."

And he offered her a bunch of red roses, along with a silver medal he had crafted himself. As bewildered as she was, Sheesh was still a practical woman. She responded to the gift with a gift of gems, to Nyxl's dismay.

"Thanks, dear..."
"That was not really necessary... I mean..."
"Heck, all I had to return the gesture."
"No, err, yes..."

He looked very embarrassed, for once.

"Sheesh ?"
"Yes ?"
"Would you... Err..."
"What ?"
"I mean to ask, would you consider..."
"I would be honoured to have you."
"Damn, I can't seem to find the words, which is... What ?"
"Well, I hope that's what you were trying to say."

The Elf's smile broadened. With a tiny voice, he said that "she was the first woman to find him obvious"...

The next few minutes, Nyxl acted like a demented fox, jolting around and making funny noises. But he could not care less. He was happy.



Sheesh...

It's funny I let it all out when I was tired enough not to keep myself in check. I regret nothing, I was most sincere. I know it sounded like a joke. I know it still sounds like one. But whatever happens, I'll be happy I have opened my heart to you. And I'll be happy to tell you so, again and again, to whisper it in your ears...

Were you a flower, I would harvest
You with my bare fingertips.
Were you a valuable, I would invest
In the smiles from your lips.
Were you a mountain, I would climb
Your flank and enjoy the sight.
Were you a shining star, I would blind
Myself at the looks from your eyes bright.
Were you a tall bird, I would nest
Under your wings and endure your nips.
Were you an alcohol, I would jest
Myself out of some frequent dips
Were you a sound, it would be the noise
Of the candle you're snuffing out.
It would be, unusually soft, your voice
Shushing me, y'hand on my mouth...

"Sheesh"...

[Sheesh]

No, Nyxl. I did not and wont ever take it as a joke. But this is as serious as I shall ever get in a game. You are precious to me and I am really honoured that you take and accept me for who I am, and who I am is the way I act in guild channel--as abrupt and vulgar as it seems--but yes, I never mean any harm. I just enjoy making others laugh and giggle. It is who I am, who I have always been, and who I am most comfortable with. If I can accept me for who I am, then regardless in life, I shall always stay happy. Unfortunately, as you see that women are multi-faceted, I see that in men also. But seeing that this is a game, and one that we both enjoy, I am happy to take your hand (and all other parts ) in marriage. But as I stated before, you can leash me, just not tame me. I will not change my ways, as I enjoy being myself all too much

Thank you for making my day special.

[Hyperion]

once more congratz you 2 like spock would say : Live long, And prosper

[Lumen]

wow.. much has happened.. grats you 2

[Promose]

Hmm... butt grabbing... I wonder if that works in real life with girls