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Her body ached as she stretched in the morning light's glow. Kara couldnt remember why her body hurt...she didnt do anything that would cause it. She heard a muffled groan as Clopin turned over, his bare chest facing her.
"Oh god!" she cried getting up and inspecting her clothes. They were still on, so she must have been a good girl. Kara looked at a very pleased Clopin as he stretched his body and smiled at her while giving her a good morning face.
"Well hello there." he said getting up and showing off his bronze chest.
"We didnt..do anything...did we?" she stammered, embarassed by her actions and decisions.
Clopin laughed and pulled on a shirt. "No, but you insisted that you would stay with me last night."
Kara's face went red. This was why she hated men! They would boast just because they shared the same bed! Not to mention she would have to live with the thought knowing that she had told Clopin that she did have feelings for him, but didnt know when she could show them. Clopin too had said words that made her iron heart melt, but she would not let him in until she knew one hundred percent that he would not be like Bowen once was.
She looked around to pick up her boots and pulled them back on as Clopin asked her, "What are you planning to do today?"
God it sounded as if they were married! She shrugged her shoulders, "I was planning to go into town today and pick a few things up"
Clopin came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, shocking Kara.
"Can I come with you?" he whispered into her ear, sending shivers down her body. Blinded by the familiar feeling of desire, she nodded her head.
Frollo groaned in pain as he rose to the sounds of the bells ringing. It was a very long night for him and his body still desired the fire which he witnessed last night in his fireplace. The burning image of Kara's naked form burned into his brain and the idea of drenching it was not an option.
He rubbed his eyes and dressed for the day in his normal attire, hoping that his face would not give himself away, but after looking into a mirror, he knew that he was going to have to act.
Pushing the loose hairs out of his face, Claude placed his black hat on and walked out of his room. The halls were busy with his servants preparing for whatever he or his guest would ask for. He could hear Bowen down in the dinner hall causing up a storm and he mearly sighed and wished that he could return back to his bed and thoughts...
"Bring me more!" Bowens voice said, rounding off the walls.
Upon entering the hall, plates of food and glasses of wine and water were everywhere as Bowen stomached all the food that was placed in his reach. Considering all that he was eating, Frollo was suprised that he was as fit as he was.
"There he is." Bowen said after washing the food down with some water.
"Morning Bowen. Did you find your room to your liking?" Frollo asked as he sat down at the ruined table. Not that he really cared, but he would have to look like an honorable host.
"Aye." he said wiping his mouth and leaning back on the chair, now full and content.
A plate of food was placed before Frollo, and he waved a hand for the servant to leave without even looking at him. "What will you do with your time today?" he asked, cutting into an egg.
Bowen placed his elbows on the table and folded his hands, "Hunting."
The market place was busy and there were gaurds everywhere! Kara and Clopin walked together down the streets, she in her pirate outfit and Clopin in his casual purple outfit. Both were looking for one important, but neither would tell what it was. Truthfully, Kara wanted to get maybe another corset and maybe a small silver blade, but whatever Clopin was looking for, she had no idea.
Together they picked out some food for dinner and they even bought Clopin a new shirt that was black! It was fitting to show off much to Kara's joy, so of course Clopin bought it!
"Here is where we must part." Clopin said grabbing her shoulder. Kara turned to face him.
"Thats alright, I have things to do." she responded preparing to leave, but Clopin was faster and he gave her a small peck on the cheek.
Stunned yet again, Kara watched Clopin walk off with a spring in his step. Shaking it off, she got a hold of herself and walked around the shops to see what they were selling and what she might consider buying. Sellers said words and phrases to persuade her to buy their goods, but she mearly shook her head and smiled while continuing her search for a new corset.
Not far from her, Bowen kept his cloak well around his body to keep him from prying eyes, but still the woman would notice the figure underneath the blackness. He mearly smirked and continued walking through the streets his confidence rising with more and more of the Paris woman staring.
He was so wrapped up in his ego that he bumped right into a gypsy man.
"Watch it." Bowen said passing the man without another glance. Clopin stared back at the rude man, but was more worried about the red rose which he bought for Kara...now all he had to do was find her!
Kara found a little outlet which had different skirts and corsets that quickly caught her interest. The lady asked her about her clothing, and she explained being a pirate and a gypsy...the woman stopped asking questions after that and simply went to the inside of the shop and told Kara to make sure that she would pay.
"Of course I will you hag." she mummbled under her breath. Bending over to take a look at all the items, she failed to notice the small movement make such a scene. True she was wearing tight pants and no man hardly saw a woman wearing such a thing was a sight for sore eyes.
Looking at a black corset, she decided that it would match Clopins new black shirt and happily decided to buy it.
Before she had a chance to stand up straight, someone from behind with his large hands grasped her waist and leaned into her body,
"Ive missed this ass missy." Bowen said enjoying the feel of her now woman curved body.