from Eden (PoisonousIvee/Mr.Aznable)

[Mr.Aznable]

He tried to get some sleep, forget about everything.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

When he woke in the morning, the pelt was still there, taunting him.

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He looked at it, disgust rising in his stomach.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

He hoped it was worth it.
Standing at his post, Aileen made her rounds as she usually did. There was extra in the basket this time; wursts and muenster she had convinced the farmers to make special for her. For him.

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He struggled to look directly at her, the weight of his sin growing heavy.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

"Ludwig...?" She frowned, "Are you alright...? What's wrong?"

 

[Mr.Aznable]

“I think I may have had too much to drink last night is all..” he said, feigning a sheepish smile.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

She blinked and smiled, giving a small nod, "Aye, but you probably slept real good."

 

[Mr.Aznable]

“I wish I did..” he said with a grin. He wanted her so bad that it hurt.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

"Ah, I understand...sometimes it doesn't play out that way..." She agreed. She set his basket down and moved closer, hesitating before kissing his cheek, "For last night..." She said softly.

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He nearly froze up. His face was red, smiling. “Thank you..”

 

[PoisonousIvee]

She smiled shyly and nodded, "I felt like it was the very least I could do.."

 

[Mr.Aznable]

“I really appreciate it..” he said.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

She nodded, "Anyway, I should get going...if you like, I could make you dinner tonight? I'd love to have you."

 

[Mr.Aznable]

“Are you sure?” He asked. “I would very much like that..”

 

[PoisonousIvee]

She smiled and nodded, "I'll see you later then." She said.

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He nodded and waved as she left. The rest of the day, his duties were almost impossible to attend to.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

He couldn't stop thinking about her, and how maybe his new sinful nature really would let him be with her.

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He was desperate for anything at this point. It hurt, being so close.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

If nothing else, he could protect her better. It wasn't much comfort, but it would suit him for now.

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He sighed and sat back, forcing himself to resign himself to this. It was enough.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

Later on, after his shift change and he had gotten more comfortable, he headed over to Aileen's home for dinner. She answered almost right away when he knocked, smiling up at him, "You made it.."

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He smiled back at her. “I wouldn’t miss it for anything..”

 

[PoisonousIvee]

She ushered him in happily, "Can I get you anything? Dinner is just about done."

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He moved over to sit somewhere, looking around. “Uh.. well, I’ll have an ale if you have any..”