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[Temptation Waits]

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It was fairly early when Tempt arose, rolling over she noticed Malic had already left for the day. She smiled as she got out of bed and got dressed to make the journey to Ishtar and Thrax's. She was overdue for a visit and missed Tahira and Anduril. She made sure her bandages on her injured shoulder were secure before slipping into a dress and gave herself a quick once over. Satisfied, she was presentable, she left the house and rode off.

Hours later she arrived at Whitehall, Poppy welcomed her in, though seemed a bit surprised at her attire. Tempt gave her a look and smiled as she followed the young woman to a sitting area in front of the fire place. She made herself comfortable, and waited for Ishtar to come downstairs. As she sat, she heard the familiar laughter of Tahira and Anduril. Both greeted her with big hugs and lots of questions about her move and Lord Malic. The children were quickly shooed away by their mother who also embraced her friend warmly. "Well, a dress, are you well?", Ishtar asked her.

"Still recovering so no armor for a while," Tempt answered with a smile. By her friend's face she knew, she would be answering quite a few questions. Both women rose and walked to the dining room to have a lunch.

The ladies sat and laughed, talking bout Tempts new living arrangements among other things she had to share. This delighted Ishtar and she saw her friend was very happy to hear of the special news. However, this also brought a whole new stream of questions. Tempt answered them happily until she realized it was near dusk. Politely, she explained she needed to return home and gave her friend another large hug. The children came back up to wish her well, and she promised to have them over soon.

She left the manor uplifted. Her nightmares were gone, her life was starting a new chapter. Things were just falling into place. Perhaps Ishtar was right, in life, things do have a way of working themselves out. The only part she felt remained, was closing the door on her past. She did want to learn more of her parents origins to find out more of her true identity. The only other thing that nagged at her was when she learned that another for her past was also having nightmares and it was believed they may be connected.

She shook off the thought and spurned Kor Ama forward. Hastily, she made the journey home. As she arrived, Malic greeted her with a gentle kiss as he helped her form her horse. Grinning ear to ear, she explained she had much to tell him of her visit...
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