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Prized Bride (A New Beginning)

Bride of Warlord Vannoth Mors @Zahrale
Interacting with: Warlord Vannoth Mors @Zahrale

At some point it started raining. Kuki didn't mind the rain much, but was surprised when Vannoth wrapped his cloak around her. It was warm. Her face flushed at the thought of his kindness, though for some reason she doubted he did the act out of the goodness of his heart. When they had arrived, Kuki stopped for a moment and stared at Vannoth's manor. It's, well- a bit bigger than I imagined... It does look alright though, for a Drakkan home. Kuki observed the building closer as Vannoth spoke. "Now... I don't live here, but I do own it, and many of my people are likely inside, in fact many of my trainees will likely be inside. Many will attempt to touch you, maybe even harm you, if you try to leave my side or leave the same room I'm in... Do not be surprised if I have to break one or two of them in front of you for attempting to take or harm you." Okay, note to self: don't be alone. Kuki followed him into the manor, expecting the people Vannoth had mentioned. And sure enough, there was a party. The room had several drakkan in it.

The drakkans looked ready to fight whoever had just walked in the door. They all looked over at Vannoth and paled. Everyone was quiet. Vannoth walked into the room and roared at them to get out. He drew his sword as if he was prepared to make them leave with more... forceful means. Kuki stayed quiet through all this and hid behind Vannoth. Second note to self: Don't get on new husband's bad side. Vannoth sat in his now vacant chair and snapped at one of the drakkans that lingered to bring her a chair and something to eat.

When the drakkan came back, Kuki sat in the chair that was brought for her. She took a deep breath and thanked Vivari for the food in front of her. She started eating. The food was better than Kuki thought it would be. She was quiet up until she finished most of her food. "So, do you have anywhere I could meditate? Like, a quiet, private area?" While she was saying that, Kuki realized too late that what she said could be taken a bit differently than she meant. Her face flushed bright red and she tried to hide it behind her hair. "Ah! Wait, before you think anything, I didn't mean- um... I mean, is there anywhere I could be alone? A garden, perhaps? Or a library?"

Your previous life.

Go ahead and guess. I dare you. You'll probably get it wrong but I'll let you try anyway.

Ban the Person above you

You are hereby banned for making that horrible pun.

Prized Bride (A New Beginning)

Bride of Warlord Vannoth Mors @Zahrale
Interacting with: Warlord Vannoth Mors @Zahrale

Kuki startled a bit hearing Vannoth's laughter. It was unlike any laughter she'd heard before. She pondered his question. "Well, I like painting. And reading." She smiled and let out a small chuckle. "If you gave me any free time, I would probably spend it in a corner reading a book." She was quiet for a moment. "I also enjoy just spending time in nature and meditating. It's calming." Kuki was a pretty simple person, in her opinion. She didn't want expensive dresses or elaborate jewelry. Wow, I really don't do anything. She recalls Vannoth mentioning that he had land. She was looking forward to seeing it. Kuki decided that she had spoken enough and would shut up for the rest of the journey.

Prized Bride (A New Beginning)

Bride of Warlord Vannoth Mors @Zahrale
Interacting with: Warlord Vannoth Mors @Zahrale

Kuki's remark had earned her a smirk from Vannoth, which she hoped was a good thing. She wasn't good at reading people. Well, he seems nice. I might actually learn to like him someday.

As they walked, Kuki wanted to make more conversation, but she was at a loss for things to say. She was extremely awkward when it came to anything social. She didn't talk to many people. She racked her brain for things to say but whatever she thought of to start a conversation was either irrelevant or sounded dumb or weird. She looked around at her surroundings to see if that could help her think of something to say, but she couldn't think of anything. So she just said the first thing that came to mind, "So, uh, what do you do in your free time?" After she said that she immediately cringed and hit herself in the arm. Great going, Kuki. Seriously, could you be any MORE awkward? Kuki tried not to show that she regretted what she had said and waited for a response.

Prized Bride (A New Beginning)

Bride of Warlord Vannoth Mors @Zahrale
Interacting with: Warlord Vannoth Mors @Zahrale

After relaxing in the springs for what seemed like only a very short time, a drakkan stormed in and ordered everyone out. Seriously? We just barely got here! I haven't had time to fully enjoy myself yet! Kuki sighed and begrudgingly got out, taking her sweet damn time doing so. She slowly lifted herself out of the bath and shot the drakkan a look that let him know she wasn't happy. She picked up her clothes that she had set aside earlier and used them to dry herself slightly then put them on. She shivered and walked out of the spring. She was escorted to her temporary room and told to get ready. She looked in a mirror. Her hair was a mess, and there was no way she was going anywhere in what she was wearing at the moment. She quickly brushed through her hair and but it up in a simple braid. She went over to her things and looked for her dress. She didn't bring many things, only a brush and a nice dress that her uncle had gotten for her. It was a simple dress, it was green in color. She picked it up and held it against her body. Kuki didn't have much in the curves department, but this dress complemented nicely what she did have. She put it on and found that it fit perfectly. The dress went no further than her knees, and she found it quite comfortable. The neckline was a bit lower than she was comfortable with, however, ending just above her breasts. It briefly occurred to her that she looked like a giant flower.

Visual for dress

A while later, Kuki was escorted to a carriage to start the long journey to the capital. She spent her time as she had spent the first trip, daydreaming and looking at the surrounding landscape. It was very dull and not at all like the bright colors and views of her homeland. A wave of sadness crashed into her, and a lone tear streaked down her cheek. She eventually fell asleep.

When Kuki woke up, she was in the capital. It was larger than Shadow Worth, yet just as dreary. When they made it to their destination she was ushered into a room with something like a hundred gems. Scattered around the room were Drakkans that she presumed were to be their husbands.

Husbands

Kuki shuddered a bit at the thought that she would be given to one of these brutes as a prize. She looked around. Some of them looked softer and gem like. She guessed that those that did had gem mothers. A little ways away, another important looking drakkan was giving a speech. She sighed and tried to ignore it. She was suddenly grabbed and dragged off.

The guard that was dragging her stopped in front of a rather imposing drakkan. He had to be about seven feet tall. After a bit of talking between the guard and the Drakkan that Kuki guessed was to be her husband, she was pushed forward. The drakkan looked at her and said, " So. I find myself wondering. Am I dealing with another spitfire, or are you content to cower in fear?"

Kuki was confused for a moment then gave a small smile. "Well, I'm not entirely sure, sir. Perhaps we'll find out." Kuki looked up at him as she said this. "We should at least get along. My name is Kuki. Kuki Aho. And how may I address you?"

Summary

After some saltiness over not getting to spend as much time as she wanted to in the hot springs, Kuki gets ready to go to the capital and meet her husband. After meeting said husband, she makes some small conversation.

Prized Bride (A New Beginning)

Kuki Aho

Bride of Unknown, sister-bride of Unknown.
Interacting with: Kendra Riu Bell @Vesuvius00

Kuki's morning went down in a similar fashion as yesterday. She was awoken early and quite rudely by a series of pounding on the door. Are they trying to break down the door? 'Cause that's how you break down a door. Seriously, they're beating on that door like it owes them money. As soon as she stood up, a drakkan marched into the room and grabbed her very roughly by her hair. Letting out a small yelp of pain, she was dragged out of the room and forced to walk. Her feet felt as though they were on fire, but daring not to stop walking for fear of punishment, she continued on. She made it to the dining room and sat down. Looking around at the other girls, she noticed that there weren't as many girls here as there were the previous day. Kuki shivered to think of what might have happened to them. She didn't have much of an appetite today, not helped by the fact that nothing looked appetizing. Nonetheless, she grabbed something and started eating. She sighed and tried not to throw up. This was her life from now on? She had to endure this forever?

Kuki looked up as the same drakkan from the past two days came into the room, the "prince" nowhere to be seen. A few gems rose, as if to bow, but were quickly waved off. She started to curl up under the table, and listened to what the drakkan had to say. She was excited to hear that they would be given a day off from their studies. After everything that happened the first day, she needed a break. She looked forward to resting.

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Once the gems got to the springs, Kuki wasted no time getting in. She sighed with relief, letting the warmth from the springs soak into every bone in her body. She tipped her head back and splashed some water over herself. She looked over and noticed some gems in another pool were having a splash fight, laughing and trying to lighten the mood. She smiled to herself. It's nice to see that people are enjoying themselves. Being happy is probably one of the few ways to keep yourself from breaking in a place like this. Kuki dipped her head under the water for a moment when she heard a muffled sound above her. She surfaced just as another gem plunged into the water, thoroughly soaking Kuki. Kuki shot a glance at the gem and sarcastically said, "Gee, thanks so much for looking before you jumped. My hair is soaked now, thanks."

Summary

Much loner, such snark. Wow.
Also, Kuki cares A LOT about her hair.

Prized Bride (A New Beginning)

Kuki Aho

Bride of Unknown and sister-bride of Unknown
Interacting with: Aurora@WeepingLiberty

Kuki continued to eat the fruit in her hand as more gems filtered into the room. She noticed others having quiet conversation while eating, and felt a slight pang of saddness that she had no one to talk to, as it would make her feel much more comfortable. Kuki grabbed another fruit and worked up the courage to grab something she didn't recognize. It was quite clearly from Drakka, it was dull in color as well as flavor. She managed to gulp it down without throwing up and started to eat her fruit when she heard another gem speak to her, “You really should eat more than that if you can. There’s no telling what these guys are going to put us through. You should stock up on as much strength as you can.”

Kuki glanced at the gem who had spoken. She seemed friendly enough, and held out a fruit that looked vaguely familiar, though Kuki didn't know from where. The gem nodded, as if to say that yes, the fruit is good and no, it isn't poisoned. Kuki took it and managed a faint smile. She opened her mouth to say something, but at that time the Drakkan from the previous day entered, followed by another that Kuki didn't recognize, but seemed important. Her hunch was proven correct when he was introduced as the crown prince of Drakka. She looked around and noticed most gems were bowing, but some chose to remain standing. She wanted to go that far, but she decided she should at least appear the faintest bit submissive, so that she wouldn't be punished. She bowed her head and folded her hands together behind her back, while biting her tongue and resisting the urge to just stare defiantly at the prince.

Kuki would obey. For now.

Summary

Kuki eats some more. She has chosen to not be a defiant little rebel, for now at least.

Prized Bride (A New Beginning)

Kuki Aho

_{Bride of Unknown and sister-bride of Unknown
Interacting with: No one yet}

Strange, this is only the second town we've passed through so far.

To Kuki's surprise, there weren't many towns on the way to Shadow Worth. Then again, maybe the drakkan was purposely avoiding the towns. Kuki wasn't paying much attention to the surroundings. She was busy trying to calm down the other gems in the carriage with her, and not get injured because every other second the carriage's wheels would hit a rock or fall into a rut in the road. When she wasn't talking to the other gems, she spent her time reading or just staring out at the clouds. The drakkan didn't talk to the gems much, only to tell them to be quiet if they were loud. As they got close to Drakka, Kuki noticed that the clouds started to get heavier and that a strong wind was blowing. She shuddered and wrapped her arms around herself, as she had no blanket.

After what seemed like forever, but was probably only a few days, they arrived in Shadow Worth. Kuki looked up as a drakkan opened the door to the carriage and pulled the gems out. "Hey, watch it! Do you know how long it'll take me to fix my hair after all that?" The drakkan laughed and said nothing, he just continued to push them into a giant building and into a large hall. There were more gems here and all around the room were drakkan guards, probably to make sure no gems tried to run and make a break for it. In the middle was an important-looking drakkan giving a speech.

Kuki barley made it through without crying her eyes out. There were tears in her eyes but she quickly wiped them away and looked around. Most of the gems were crying or looked scared, but some of them looked impassive, as if this wasn't a big deal. Kuki looked at them in amazement and wondered How? How can they be so calm at a time like this? We just had our lives basically taken from us and they look like they don't care!

A drakkan eventually grabbed Kuki and led her to a room. He threw her in and locked the door. She sat on the floor and started to cry. She didn't know what else to do. She barely got any sleep and the next thing she knew there was pounding on the door and the same drakkan from last night appeared. He dragged her down a different hallway into a giant dining room. On the table were many platters, some dishes looking similar and others not so much. She quietly grabbed what she guessed was a fruit and started to nibble on it.

Summary

Kuki made it to Shadow Worth in one piece. She cried a lot and ate some strange looking fruit.

Prized Bride (A New Beginning)

Kuki Aho

Kuki Aho

Race:
Gem
Age:
18
Element:
Air
Height:
5’6”
Bio:
Kuki grew up in Prìseil Aldentine. She was orphaned three years after her birth and was raised by her uncle. She had an older sister who was of reaping age when her parents were killed. Her parents thought it was a good idea to fight with the Drakkan and try to prevent them from taking their daughter. After her parents died, Kuki went to live with her uncle. The only other option were her grandparents, who live WAAYYY up north (and since three year old Kuki wasn't traveling that far, she stayed with her uncle).
Kuki wasn't a difficult child growing up. She wasn't loud or unruly, she would just space off sometimes and go into her own little world. Kuki was never interested in things that her uncle thought were practical such as learning to cook or clean. She didn't really enjoy going outside either. She would always be reading a book or painting or just looking out the window at nature. This would annoy her uncle and while he never did anything rash, he would always say things like "Why don't you want to walk around town like normal girls?" or "I really wish you would get to know some other gems your age. It would do you good to get outside more often."
Kuki's uncle didn't hate her, but he clearly favored his two sons over her. He wouldn't spend much time with her (which she didn't mind), and whenever he went away for business he would bring back cooler things for his sons than her, if he even did bring her back something. Kuki was always kind and had a positive outlook on life. She always had a smile on her face and everyone that knew her would describe her as a nice, caring girl.
Even though she had watched her sister and several other girls from the town get taken, Kuki never really understood the reaping. Only once she herself was taken did she truly understand it. One day, the town council summoned all the girls in town to the town square. By the time she got there, all the other girls were gathered in a line in front of a pair of Drakkan reapers. Kuki was quickly pushed into line. The reapers took their time to get a look at all the girls. They looked every girl up and down several times, then finally one of them pointed at Kuki and said, "You." He grabbed Kuki and threw her in a cart. She would've fought back if she had understood what was happening and wasn't so surprised.
Other:
Kuki is quiet and doesn’t talk much, but when she does, she isn’t afraid to speak her mind. If she doesn’t like something or feels that something is wrong, she’ll outright say it.
Adult Content Preference:
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