[color=f26522][h2] Kalani Solle [/h2][/color]
Kalani was feeling something that she was not used to feeling. It made her stomach feel all knotted and she did not like it. Some might call it 'guilt'. 

At first, when she watched Krone snatch the water Gem's ring, she felt bad for the girl. However at the same time, she knew that it was probably for the best. As Gem brides, they have lost their freedom; one might say they are as good as dead. There was no need for such a frivolous thing as "love". If only Krone had simply taken the ring and left it at that. Unfortunately for Kalani, that was not the case. She was frozen stiff as her [i]dear[/i] husband placed the dreadful band on her finger. She dared not look at the girl, but she knew that she was crying bitterly at the loss of her treasure. Krone's strangely gentle kiss sent a shiver up Kalani's spine and his warning afterwards only made it worse.

[b]"Now if you, Kalani, give that ring back to her, both of you will be flogged. If you, little one, steal the ring both of you will be flogged."[/b]

Not only was she forced to wear the engagement ring of another woman, if the woman ever got it back, regardless of how she obtains it, Kalani will be flogged as punishment. Based on the limited time she has spent with the water Gem, Kalani knew that the girl did not fear any consequences so she would have the guard this ring well or else suffer. It was a nasty game Krone was playing, but Kalani was only a pawn. Hopefully, she could come to some agreement or alliance with the girl. [s]It would also be nice if the girl gave her name as well so she no longer had to be referred to as 'the girl'.[/s]

Kalani solemnly followed the Drakken up the stairs and down the hall into his chamber. When he motioned for them to sit, she sat on one of the chairs provided. She gazed her eyes toward the fireplace. The flames brought her a mix of warmth and nostalgia which made her miss home. She wondered how her parents were doing without her.  

She didn't have much time to dwell on that as Krone has formally introduced himself and asked to learn more about them. Much to Kalani's dismay, the girl still refused to cooperate. Kalani wanted to scold her or scream or do something at least. Her sympathy for the girl has quickly evaporated. For Pyrus sake, why does she keep putting herself in this situation? Why does she have to be so stubborn? Because of her stubbornness, she was not only risking her life but Kalani's as well. Did she not get this? There was no point in fighting back. It was stupid, reckless, and nothing was going to change years and years of history. Especially not a few shed tears or sarcastic remarks. 

Kalani used all of her mental strength in order to restrain herself and continued to stare at the flickering flames to calm herself down. She made a mental note to always try to speak first or at least somehow get the girl to learn to bite her tongue. 

[color=f26522]"She is overwhelmed and bitter by these sudden chain of events, Master Krone,"[/color] Kalani replied in attempt to defuse the crisis. [color=f26522]"I hope you can forgive her attitude. If it is not too much to ask, perhaps you should give us some time alone to talk before we continue this conversation so I can see if I can convince her to behave in a more pleasant manner. Only if you allow it, of course."[/color]