Orinda's Links
He gave up everything just to ensure my freedom. What could I possibly give in return for such kindness? Hopefully, my love eternal will be enough for my darling Cio. He is my everything...
I want to make her feel like royalty every day I'm in her presence from here on out. I swear my life to her, and I will do everything within' my power to keep her safe from here out. Even if that means leaving my home of 32 years...
Appreciative of Roselia's donation and takes her kindness much more at face value than Cio. She doesn't care if her reasoning behind flight is understood or not, the fact that she provided resources towards their cause is enough to earn her endearment towards the face of Rose and Rot. Roselia is not a face she will forget...
"Someday, I'd like to be able to sit and have tea peacefully with you."
Roselia would love to see Orinda dressed and fed well- to be a regular friend. But- she knows that if she's to maintain business with the Pakaasu isles she really needs to keep her slave freeing hobbies a secret.
She hides herself on Cio when Syurifi is involved, though her body language isn't so much fearful as it is shy. She finds the unofficial, Pavesi member of the Rose and Rot to be interesting, and maybe even a little funny in a way? She tries to be friendly, or something akin to it, since Cio isn't particularly good at hiding his mistrust of her. She still keeps her answers short, but doesn't mind providing peripheral information and answering miscellaneous questions. She'll even answer rhetorical jabs to be honest, not particularly understanding the concepts of sarcasm or rhetorical.
"Oh someone who can rival Roselia, hm hm~!"
She loves to tease Orinda more when Cio is involved- which is just as well because she only ever were in the same room.
"I dare say your more fascinating then the last Pakaasu to escape the islands~!"
Orinda listens to Mortis' tales and advice in earnest. She is quiet, like she doesn't really feel confident in her ability to communicate with others any more, but she doesn't give off the air that she is uncomfortable either. She offers a small smile as she sees Mortis lower her hood however, happy that she can study her features and commit them to memory. She wants to be certain to properly show her thanks some day.
"I won't lie, the mainland has it's own problems- but just avoid the city Fidelio if you can."
She does tug her own hood a little lower around Orinda- she feels like a river rock next to a gemstone.
I feel like there's a certain coldness to her eyes when I'm in her presence. I used to think she hated me for what I am, though after learning her story....... I'm sure my presence only reminds her of what she's lost, and it must be painful. I suppose the best I can do for her is try to stay out of her way unless I'm called on...
FRIEND/COMPLICATED: Laakari can tell her prejudice has been impacted Orinda. She's trying very hard to be friendly to her and make her more comfortable around her.
8 years is a long time to be missing, I wonder if he thinks of me often, or if he maybe just assumes I'm dead. I should write him, but I worry that it may upset him, but is that worse than just leaving him wondering? I can't just... never say anything again. That wouldn't feel right...
Never forgot the day he lost his beloved sister and his hatred and anger for the Juuou clan has never dissipated. He dreads that he doesn't have anything left of her to put his sad mind at ease and is scared over time he will forget her face and voice. It is obvious to say he loved her dearly and misses her even to this day.
There are many things I feel regarding Claudius, and none of them are good. Taken from my home, and kept as some trophy and tool for 8 long years, pushed to the brinks of my abilities mentally and physically. I still have nightmares, I still worry that some day he will find a way to return me to that life...
A stolen toy i was intent on throwing out anyway. Congradulations on the garbageman?
I hope I don't look too antagonistic to him, but when I see him all I can see is his brother. Is he as cruel and harsh? Is he going to wait till our guard is completely down and then turn on us last minute? I can't shake the paranoia, but I know he is different, and he must be kinder elsewise Cio wouldn't trust him... surely...
He'd left before she'd come into his brother's possession but one mention of Claus and he understood why Cion couldn't leave her. He's done his due diligence to help her and atone for whatever sin he'd committed by not strangling Claus in the crib. He didn't bother her nor talk to her much during their short trip, but can never shake off feeling dirty under her gaze. Feeling more Lutierre than he had ever wanted to feel...
"We're not so different, maybe he made a mistake."
She'd say that, but, honestly she worried to see someone like Orinda head off to the Juuou clan. Kish has been drawing up comparisons and contrasts between her and Orinda, and figured she'd hold her tongue a little more. She doesn't want to go back, and she imagines a lady like Ori won't enjoy the Juuou.
Wonders if she's okay now and then, despite only have met once.