Waking with Iris

[balancingminds]

He woke in confusion as he relaxed his shields and couldn't figure out all the minds and where they all were in Milliways.

When he felt Iris beside him, he took a breath and watched her sleep as he took stock and found his balance once more.

Comments

[balancingminds]

It is and Charles reads over it and kisses the back of Iris' neck,

"I think its a good beginning. This is new for all of us."

[chrysopteron]

"At home, I could just do what I like."

Except...not really. Is this the price for freedom of choice?

Continuing: I would like to visit your Oxford with Charles. If this is problematic for you, please do not hesitate to let me know that I might solve any problems.

I look forward to learning about your world and I hope that you might be a part of that, Lady Blue.

Iris Thaumantias

Note: Would you help me look for clothing? I do not believe I should wear my peplos.

[balancingminds]

"I've never been able to fully do that. For all that there are some things I can do without a thought there are others I can't. I think she'll like this,"

It's formal but that's how Iris is and Raven and she will find how their friendship looks.

[chrysopteron]

"I hope so," Iris adds, folding it and handing the paper to Charles.

"I am unaccustomed to being concerned for such things."

[balancingminds]

"I know, its different being a messenger for yourself."

[chrysopteron]

"More complicated."

More important.

[balancingminds]

"Yes, everything's more complicated when desires are involved."

[chrysopteron]

"Now you sound like lady Aphrodite."

[balancingminds]

"Is that good or bad?"

[chrysopteron]

"You would most likely approve."

A remembered conversation:

What if I hurt him?

You will hurt him if you leave.

[balancingminds]

He considers that memory and kisses her neck again, he loves how soft her skin is right under her hair,

"I hope I may meet her someday."

[chrysopteron]

"She is here, in Milliways. But not from my time. The lady here is...the same, but outwardly is very different."

So very modern.

"You can ask her all sorts of things."

[balancingminds]

"I will though you'll have to tell me if there are certain topics I should be wary of. You must teach me how to interact with other gods."

[chrysopteron]

At home I might be able to help, but here -- they are all from my future. And wear sunglasses and spikes on their feet.

[balancingminds]

Then we'll just keep learning together.

[chrysopteron]

"Perfect."







And the grapefruit is exceptional.