UN: Antivan Lover

[ombranera]

[ BEHOLD, Zevran lounging, somewhat, dressed comfortably as he's settled by the fire, wrist angled just so to make his angles all the more artful as he makes his most somber of faces into the camera. ]

I think the time has come to ask a very serious question of the Village.

[ The face drops and now, well, he is all smiles. ]

Is it just me or is place full to bursting with ridiculously sexy individuals? We have statuesque warriors, lithe scholars, voluptuous women, people in every glorious shade, size, and shape- and every last one of them incredibly attractive. I had thought to myself- 'Zevran, those in charge of this place must be turning away those with less than appealing faces' but no. Handsome men and gorgeous women all. I have tried to list out names and rate them but, alas, there are too many even for I to form an opinion.

Too many gorgeous people. Is that not a marvelous problem to have?

And so I turn to you, my fellow villagers. I ask for your aid because I simply cannot keep up with all the lovely people on my own. From a scale of "I would kiss them tomorrow" to "I would have them right now if they so wished", how would you rate the beautiful people of our Village?

In the interest of fairness- if you name a name? You must list what of them you find terribly attractive- what of them drives you to the point of distraction. I shall go first!

Kate - Such poise, such fire, such compassion to continue to feed the village every day for our luncheon meal, never asking thanks or consideration for her labors. She gives of her heart and her skills, minding the fires and tending to our lonely souls. A flame in the dark, she with glimmering eyes and so sweet a voice- and fiery temper, who wouldn't wish to spend a time by the hearth with her?

Shiro - A gallant man indeed, with a keen eye and a warm heart that seems terribly unaware of his own beauty, which is all the more a shame. He has a face that looks as though it were sculpted by artists, a broad strength to him that is beguiling- and a quiet sorrow that is enticing. Perhaps a night or two in pleasing company might lift his spirits? It is certainly worth a shot!

Anne - Now here is a woman with a taste for the finer things in life. She knows what it is that she wants and takes no prisoners in finding a way to get it. The fall of her hair, the flash of her eyes, the wicked curve of her lips? It does get the blood pumping, that is certain. She, well. She I would ask the favor of her favor and content myself with whatever I received.

Altaïr - For a man that certainly turns many a head without noticing, I must admit, I am baffled. How can one be so lovely and so utterly unaware of it? Has he not seen himself? How can anyone look upon that man and not be at least a little enchanted, if not enthralled? Those smoldering eyes, that sultry voice, the weight of wisdom; he I would have right now if he understood my flirtations.

[ OH WAIT HE ALMOST FORGOT TWO MORE ]

Elektra - Someone so fine, so fit, so lovely- with a richness to her voice and a mystery to her poise- ah, she brings to mind a Bard from Orlais, or any discerning lady of the Antivan Court. Someone with a beauty such as hers should be captured by painters, lauded by poets, she ought to turn the eye of a great many in the village. Were she free and of a mind? I'd lose days to her company.

Steven - Never before have I seen so quietly carved an adonis- with piercing eyes and skin so fair it does make one wonder how deeply he might blush- shoulders so broad and a waist so trim? I would climb him like a tree to rid him of this cloud of sorrow that clings to his shoulders. Perhaps he needs the right distraction, yes? And I am ever so good at being distracting.

Comments

[ombranera]

Shiro, my most charming of friends, you are doing this very wrong. Do not volunteer for fishmongering!

Compliment her flashing eyes, her pursed lips, her stern glare. The soft fall of her curls, the heaving of her bosom.

[rebornpaladin]

I'm not personally acquainted with Ms. Carter, so I can't reasonably comment on any heaving of any kind, but as lovely as I'm sure she is, I'm gay, so beyond, uh, appreciating the aesthetic? I'm also probably not the best source for those observations.

[ombranera]

What does being of pleasant and cheerful mood and demeanor- aaaah wait. This is the common word for liking only men, yes? We do not have this context for this word in Antiva.

[womanofvalue]

If you're going to comment about my 'heaving bosom', you're going to need to be closer so I can slap you for it.

[ombranera]

Mentions of bosoms are to be struck from discussion henceforth. Any other requests? Shall I laud your temper, your fiery eyes? Your grim determination to tend to the village through practical action?

[womanofvalue]

If I thought for a moment you were being genuine and honest, I'd let you say whatever you like, but I suspect this charm campaign is second nature to you and quite exaggerated.

[ombranera]

Hardly that. I sincerely and honestly find everyone I've met in the village lovely. If I were being disingenuous I'd be praising people in song.

[womanofvalue]

...please don't start singing, I beg you.

[ombranera]

What, you've no love of music?

[womanofvalue]

Let's just put it this way. I had an unfortunate head injury that resulted in some very embarrassing singing.

I try and avoid it.

[ombranera]

That is a shame, music is the language of love, of romance, and a great carrier of tales of competence.

[womanofvalue]

It was always just a nuisance that kept me up at night when the boys were too drunk, truthfully.

Silence, that's the language of respect and love.

[ombranera]

If love is silent, Mia Dama, something is being done very wrong.

[womanofvalue]

Or they're occupied with more important things. Surely you aren't blathering on when giving a woman pleasure?

[ombranera]

My mouth is, of course, otherwise occupied, but trust me, she is not silent.

[womanofvalue]

Well, if you're very sure of yourself, I would never dare doubt you.

[ombranera]

A man that does not devote himself to his partners in lovemaking is hardly a proper man now, is he?

[womanofvalue]

Well, you would think so, but plenty of men back home wouldn't subscribe to that belief.

[ombranera]

That's terribly lazy of them.

[womanofvalue]

In the 1940's, yes, they are.

[ombranera]

I am offended on your behalf.

[womanofvalue]

Don't worry, so was I. Regularly.

[ombranera]

More the fool they for not thinking you were worth the effort. Or being so arrogant as to assume they did not need to try.

[rebornpaladin]

Honestly, it's not much in parlance when I'm from, but it's the most universally understood word to use when necessary.

Is everyone in Antiva just... very open minded?

[ombranera]

When you may or may not be assassinated for an imagined or real slight? You tend to focus more on living as much as possible in the time allowed. Being open about our affections and intentions is a large part of our culture-

Though the Lords and Ladies of the court do tend to be a bit more delicate in their interests.