bit of random storyness

[maderr]

This occured to me off and on throughout the week. Um, typing directly linto semagic, not sure where it's going to go or how long or whatall. It's only meant to be relatively brief and silly ^^;



Temerin reminded himself what happened the last time he'd lost his temper and let loose with the more unpleasant side of his magic.

He was still finishing up paperwork over it.

Keeping a tight hold of his temper, he very carefully and slowly closed the book in which he'd been annotating spells for turning people into animals. Rubbing the jewel set into his forehead, he looked up at the man looming over his desk. "It is impossible to bind a demon," he said for the thirty second time.

"You will tell me," the man said for the thirty third time. What was his name? Rass? Close enough. "Everyone knows you have a demon, you will tell me how you captured it."

Behind him, the three men who had accompanied Rass muttered and glowered and shuffled impatiently.

Temerin heaved a sigh and braced his hands on the desk, slowly standing to match Rass' stance exactly, eyes narrowing. "Master Ross, I am telling you no lie. It is impossible to bind a demon. They do not bind. If you try to go about summoning and capturing a demon, it will only end in tragedy. I cannot tell you how to do what is impossible."

"You are lying," Ross said coldly. "Everyone says you have a bound demon working for you."

"Everyone is wrong," Temerin said curtly. "Good day to you--"

He was cut off as Rass grabbed the front of his shirt and yanked him the remaining space across the desk. "You will tell me how to bind a demon, wizard, or I will make certain you regret it for a very long time."

"Release my master at once," said a voice that was cold as the snow piling up against the windows outside.

Temerin realized he was more annoyed by this situation than he thought, if he had not heard his clerk return. Now that he was paying attention, he could smell the food Willow had fetched - fresh bread and good cheese, and it smelled very much like he'd managed to sweet-talk some soup as well.

Now to just get rid of the riff-raff.

But even as he thought it, Rass had been yanked away and throw into the front door, Willow moving to stand protectively between Temerin and the group of men. "Get out," Willow said firmly, his stance and tone of voice at complete odds with his humble clerk's appearance. A plain dark gray coat, black breeches, white neckcloth and cuffs, hair tied back with a gray silk ribbon, the silver of his spectacles a last final touch. Behind them, Temerin knew, his blue eyes would almost seem to glow.

Rass stepped forward, face red with anger now. "You dare to touch me! I am a Master of this town--"

"And my master is a wizard, and if you attempt to harm him again, I will kill you," Willow said quietly, but with a firmness that came from speaking the simple truth.

Even Rass, it seemed, was not completely thick headed. He hesitated, but greed was a hard mistress to overcome. "I want him to tell me how to bind a demon."
"It is impossible," Willow said calmly. "Demons can be summoned, and that is a simple matter for the wizards under your charge, but they cannot be bound or otherwise captured. No demon can be made to leave the circle and obey. Everyone knows this; my master is no exception. He has not bound a demon."

"Like he would tell a lowly clerk if he had," Rass said sneeringly.

"Get out," Willow repeated.

"Come on, Master," said one of the men, and together with the other three, they persuaded Rass to leave for the time being.

Temerin rubbed his forehead, heaving a long sigh. "That is the twelfth one this week."

Soft, warm fingers tangled with his on his forehead, and he shivered as Willow's fingers rubbed the dark blue jewel set there. His own hands fell away as he allowed Willow to soothe him, shivering every time those careful, tender fingers stroked his jewel. "Willow..."

Lips brushed his, whisper soft, a hint of something sweet on Willow's breath. "Now, Temi," Willow said with a quiet laugh. "We just finished paying off the last of your fines. Do not incur more of them, or we shall never save up for the new shop."

"Stop being logical," Temerin muttered, displeased the kisses had gone away. "It spoils my lovely dreams of setting people on fire."

Willow chuckled and cupped Temerin's face in one hand, the other sliding down to caress his back and sides. The second kiss was as soft as the first, soothing and teasing all at once. "Come and eat, master, and then we shall finish bottling today's orders and go home early."

His eyes glowed like blue flames, bright and drawing. Willow's eyes had been his undoing right from the start, from the moment he first saw the careful image in his book of demons. He had ached to see them first hand. Someway, somehow, he had succeeded.

Then the request had tumbled from him before he'd even realized he was going to say anything. Would you stay with me?

Why not? had been the demon's reply. Call me...Willow he's said later.

If anyone ever actually bothered to inquire, he would tell them that demons could not be captured - demons did not like to be forced, were too powerful to be ordered around.

But, they could be asked.

Comments

[dameange.livejournal.com]

ooooooooooooooooooh. awwwww, so beautifully sweet. well done, love.

[silrini.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwww...full of cute and fluff. *glows with fluffiness* Very nice. I enjoyed this bit of fluff after annotating A Farewell to Arms for English...bah I hate that book. XP

Thank you for making my day(night) better!

[niravive.livejournal.com]

That is absolutely adorable. Short, sweet, and put a goofy grin on my face. ^____^

[lokiloo.livejournal.com]

D'aw. So sweeeeet. <3<3<3

[unusualmusic.livejournal.com]

There is a goofy smile on my face right now first with Matthew Haldeman's 86th chapter, now with you and this story. *Clouds of bliss*

[gossymer.livejournal.com]

Awwwww ♥ Yes, the premise was kinda obvious, but it was the good kind :) Now I'm feeling all fluffy XD

[mordred-risika.livejournal.com]

Awww it's adorable! I would ask one to stay!!

[mailechan.livejournal.com]

It was a fun, delightful story to read. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. It made my evening.

And...I hate to say it, but I thought at first he was saying "you can't blind a demon", and at first all I could think was "magic eyes?". Then I thought "well, if you're beautiful enough".

*hides*

[vera-dicere.livejournal.com]

oooooooo lovely! i knew, as soon as temerin denied the possibility of binding demons, that the catch was in the binding. people wouldn't think to simply ask. i'd love to see more of this, but it's a nice little piece on its own. ^^

[melayneseahawk.livejournal.com]

Aww, too cute.

[theillusionist.livejournal.com]

Aw! This is cute. (: Thank you for sharing. It made my day.

[stoplightgodess.livejournal.com]

Ha! I ROFL at the thought of the demon being the cslm, rational one. Having one of my best friends being a self-proclaimed (and very convincing) demon(-ess), i am amused by the incongruity. ^_^.
CUte drabble to go to sleep to.

[alice_montrose]

Awwwww. How sweet!

And it stands to reason the demon would not be bound... at least, not in the way one would think. XD

[tygati.livejournal.com]

EEEEE! *___* So much love. It was funny and adorable and utterly sweet and forehead jewel wizards!!! *__* Yeah, I think I have an obsession... But oh so lovely little drabble. Just perfect. *happy sigh*

Much obliged to you for making with the happys after I managed to lock my keys in my car at work. I feel much better now. ^^

[kiyoshi-chan.livejournal.com]

*is a melty puddle from the adorable sweetness*

So is his name Ross or Rass? :x Because in the dialogue it's Ross but in the prose it's Rass.

[mechante-fille.livejournal.com]

Aw, too sweet! I'm so glad you took a few minute to share it with us. I just love thinking about Temerin falling in love with eyes in a picture, and Willow agreeing to stay. And then, of course, that it all worked out and they really loved each other. *happy sigh*

[suspendisbelief.livejournal.com]

short n sweet.
Also sensitive forehead jewel =)
same verse as Duc/Caesar or Selsor/Jenohn?
I really liked it.

[maderr.livejournal.com]

Duc/Caesar ^__^

[miikarin.livejournal.com]

That was all the right kinds of sweet. Ooh, jewel in forehead... must be fun.

A Thank You

[without-focus.livejournal.com]

I've read most of your stories; although I haven't said anything of the like, I do like them and thank you for writing them. May I write something for you in return? Because, otherwise, I'm not sure how I can say thank you without it seeming trite or somehow unappreciative. ^_^;;

- Ri

P.S. Your stories are incredibly sweet and lovable, and even after I reread them, they’re still sweet and lovable.

P.P.S. I have actually sent you the first part of this message (without the postscripts) to amasourfiction@gmail.com, and am reposting to see if I may receive a reply soon, before I leave for a vacation with a dubious - at best - access to the net. If I can’t and you do have a story request, I apologize for the inconvenience!

Re: A Thank You

[maderr.livejournal.com]

Ack. I got your email, I never replied to it -__- I am so very bad about that.

you are far, far from an inconvenience my dear. You certainly do not have to write me a story, writing makes me happy, I'm glad it makes others happy too ^__^ But, if you are inclined, I like most anything. Do you do ghosts? Those are always fun. Hmm, what's summer-like. Faeries? Merman? Or simply going for ice cream works for me ^__^

Re: A Thank You

[without-focus.livejournal.com]

Oh. XD. I had thought you were busy. And there are very few things I need, but showing my thanks is definitely not it—so no worries (on both accounts). ^-^

Ghosts, faeries, mermen, and ice cream. <3 Pretty. Really, really pretty, actually.

[mewschangeling.livejournal.com]

It is impossible to bind a demon.

So I guess if they do any bondage, Willow ties Temerin up? *grin*

I had a sneaking suspicion where this was headed, too - but if you think about it, really, how often does anyone bother to politely ask a demon anything? No wonder he caught Willow's attention. ♥ Very nice snippet, I do hope these two tell you more of their story.

[maderr.livejournal.com]

well, it wasn't aexactly meant to be mysterious. it was only meant to be cute and amusing.

Temerin tied up is a pretty image. Willow approves.

I'm sure I could do the full get together story, at least, but it's probably not interesting enough to bother with, given everyone liked to tell me how obvious this was, and I'm criticized enough for that already.

[mewschangeling.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, that wasn't meant as criticism... am not expressing things very well today. >,o Should have stuck to "I enjoyed this a lot, thank you."

[maderr.livejournal.com]

No, no, I'm sorry. I didn't mean you were crit'ing me, and even if you were, you are one of those from whom I would take it. I meant, in general, people get on me for predictability. Not you specifically. That's totally my bad.

[aqua-eyes.livejournal.com]

<3<3<3 Demons! :glee:

[nikerymis.livejournal.com]

Mmm, demon summoning. Poor Temerin, being pestered nonstop. ^___^ Good thing Willow's there to distract him from his, uh, woe. Or something. I think it's bedtime. But love and adoration. Buckets full. ♥

[skylark97.livejournal.com]

Hee!! XD I love it! *snickers* And I love Willow's deceptive appearance. ^_^ And I LOVE love the ending. XD I so love little twists like that. People so intent on forcing things to be their way that they miss that sometimes the best way to approach something is to ask nicely and just hope for the best. ;3

Aw, I have SO missed your writing. <3333

[koneikaa66.livejournal.com]

I nearly forgot to comment on that one even if I did love it a lot!
So here to end my comment-spree : squealing *love-hug* for that most enjoyable drabble! ^__^

[kiyoshi-chan.livejournal.com]

I always wondered, is this set in the same world as The Tower? Or maybe the same world as Kiss The Rain? (But I think the latter less likely) Because I think those are the only two of your worlds with gemstones indicating wizards. :O

[maderr.livejournal.com]

I don't remember, honestly. I think it was just random.

[kiyoshi-chan.livejournal.com]

*g* Nice. Also it makes me want to ponder erogenous zones. :P

[kiyoshi-chan.livejournal.com]

I thought I remembered that from the first incarnation. So they're no longer Jovan and Raban, but instead are two other characters?

I've always thought Chinese myths which featured lovers separated for all time were sad, and I never got why they were such popular myths. I have faith that you'll break that belief of "they can't ever be together" thing in this story at least, eh? ;)

[maderr.livejournal.com]

I didn't think they were ever Jovan and Raban. Now you have me confused.

[kiyoshi-chan.livejournal.com]

I.... thought it was the knight that Clovis met who was cursed to love the dragon, but it wa sa long time ago? ^^;;;; I could be misremembering, I do that a lot.

[maderr.livejournal.com]

No, no. This story is about when they first met each other. But, Clovis, Raban, etc. are just friends of the cursed knight. I guess I didn't post enough for anyone to aactually encounter the knight? I can send you what I have, but they haven't met the dragon yet in what I've got (though that's really close). But the cursed knight's name is Terrence.

[kiyoshi-chan.livejournal.com]

*g* Yeah, we haven't met the knight or the dragon yet. It's only up to chapter 4, I believe.

I'm just curious, you don't have to spoil me. ;) *loves you* Although of course I'm always happy to read more fic.

*g* Can you tell I've been rereading many many many old LJ Memories? I'm rereading the rewrite of Kiss the Rain now. *purr*

[maderr.livejournal.com]

*laugh* I did notice, yes. By the end of the week, you'll have made yourself sick of my writing ^_~

[kiyoshi-chan.livejournal.com]

*laugh* As if I could ever be sick of your writing. Silly. ;)

I went back and read all our old conversations about Raph/Wrath and Michael/Met too. ♥ Not to mention all the old old posts about Rael and his family. I kind of miss world-building. :P