As the sun began to set on the horizon, Lucen decided it was time to take a small rest. There were still a couple stops to make, and it was clear Kelset wasn't continuing without a good night's rest, and her excessive whining was making that perfectly clear.

"Fine!" Lucen huffed, pulling the list of things they were asked to get out of a pocket. "Looks like we need to head to Feralas next for a rotten Hippogryph egg, and loose soil from there."

Kelset's expression turned sour at the mention of a rotten egg. To start with, those eggs were huge, and the smell was probably intensified greatly based on size alone.

"Shouldn't be hard to find one of those." She sighed, sitting down across from Lucen with the small fire they had made between them. Occasionally, her eyes would dart from the flickering flames up to his face momentarily. Every so often he would do the same, and in those moments their eyes would meet before either party could break contact. The only sound around them was the gentle crackling of burning wood, and the static-like noise Air Elementals made when moving about. It seemed the earth was ignoring them now. Once the fighting ceased, it was once more like Kelset and Lucen didn't exist.

That left Kelset with her thoughts, for the most part. Lucen had already settled in for the night on top of his bed-roll. He was laid on his back, facing the stars above with his hands tucked behind his head. The braid his hair was in had been shook loose during the day, leaving those golden locks to pool behind him like a halo almost. A halo. That had Kelset laughing softly. Warlocks weren't known for good behaviors. Then again, neither were Priests, honestly. A by-product of war. Most who have fought in it, or raised during it were left a little damaged in one way or another. It made her wonder what would her family had been like if there hadn't been a war, or at the very least, if her father hadn't been enlisted?

"What's on your mind?" Lucen asked, noting the blank expression on Kelset's face. She had been staring in his direction for a while now, and the fact she didn't look away when he turned his head to glance at her said she was lost in her own world.

Kelset startled, blinking a few times before shaking her head dismissively, crawling into her own little roll up bed.

"I was just thinking about my dad, a little." She pulled the covers up and around her shoulders, laying on her stomach, but her face turned to Lucen.

"Must be a proud man to have a daughter like you." A very formal saying that was tossed around here and there. Lucen had no knowledge of her dad, but it felt rude to probe without her permission first, and this usually sparked conversation.

"I doubt it. I don't remember the last time he gave a rat's ass about me, although I hear he was once a very noble man." Her tone was dismissive and gave way to a bit of irritation on the subject. "I'm tired. We can talk tomorrow..." Kelset rolled over, shutting him out while she shut her eyes on the world around her.

That was all that happened before they both fell asleep. Time would have went on as normal. Kelset was getting a dreamless rest, something that hadn't been gifted to her in a while. Lucen hardly every gained good rest. As usual, his dreams were filled with anger and terror causing him to stir in his sleep. The face of Garrosh haunted him most. That hateful gleam and the lust to destroy everything. Lucen had been on the front lines during the assault of Orgrimmar. He got to help take down the corrupted leader. He also watched this same leader completely obliterate Lucen's allies and saw how Garrosh seemed to wear each new splash of blood with pride.

'Wake up...'

Lucen heard the voice of the Old God whisper darkly in his mind.

'Wake up!'

Louder this time. Loud enough to shake his body from the outside and inward.

"Hey! Please, wake up!" The voice warped into Kelset's, pulling Lucen out of this nightmare enough that he sat up, breathing heavily as fragments of the nightmare lingered vividly. He opened his eyes only to find a pair of concerned pupils staring awfully close to him. Wide and frightened. Slowly, he noticed his own breathing was labored, and that there was a weight across his lap.

"Thank you..." Kelset breathed a sigh of relief as she relaxed, straddling the sweating Blood Elf's lap. "I'm not sure what you were saying, but it was freaky." She laughed sheepishly as his arms snaked around her waist, his head resting against her shoulder, finding some security in her presence.

"You spoke in Thalassian. A mixture of rage and fear in it." Kelset noted just as she felt Lucen's body tremble slightly with a laugh. His legs shifted slightly beneath her as his fingers span across her lower back.

"Stay next to me, please." Lucen could feel her muscles tense as she almost removed her self from his lap. Normally, he wouldn't fight against being left alone. When he was alone, he could deal with things however saw fit without being judged, but as of this moment, he needed an anchor to hold him to reality.

"Okay, sure." Kelset wriggled out of his grasp long enough to crawl under the blanket with him. Without even asking, Lucen had grabbed her, pulling her against his chest as he laid on his side. Kelset was facing him with her arms tucked neatly between their bodies. Lucen pressed his lips to her forehead, not placing a kiss, just putting himself close enough that he could feel her there, and catch the sweet scent that seemed to be part of her.

She wanted to question him, to dig and find out what got him so worked up, but by the time she had gathered the courage to ask, his body relaxed, the grip on her relaxed, and his breathing became shallow, suggesting Lucen had fallen asleep once more. Was it awkward being so close to someone she knew nothing about aside from a name? Sure, but he seemed content, and if this what it took to keep him from uttering strange phrases, then so be it. It took some time before Kelset finally eased back into sleep her self, and now it was her turn to dream. Only hers were very pleasant.

Lucen was the first one to wake in the morning. His eyes opened to find that he and Kelset squirm a lot in their sleep. She has managed to shift out of the bed roll altogether with blankets and pillows everywhere. Kelset was sprawled out comfortably with one arm tossed over her face. All he could see was her lips, but Lucen was close enough to hear her, and what he heard had him scooting closer to her.

"Lucen..." Kelset slurred as she dreamed of the Blood Elf. "Don't stop..."

At first, he was confused, at least until her legs clamped together, her body shuddering gently and a very faint moan left her lips. Lucen shook his head and furrowed his brows. Certainly he was imagining things, so he kept watching. Again Kelset moaned, nearly sounded like she was begging as her legs shifted slightly, thighs clamping before relaxing again. Whether or not the dream was what he believed it to be, he could help the growing excitement he gained from it. Was it wrong to listen in on this? Probably. Lucen bit his lip as he loosened the belt around his waist. It wasn't long before he had released himself from the confines of his pants and robe. Instead of staring and watching, Lucen did roll over so his back was to her. All he did was close his eyes and listen as Kelset's breath would catch in her chest, only to hear her squirm slightly before sighing.

Before he could tell himself no, he gripped the fully hardened member and was stroking away. Slowly at first. It wasn't long before the pace was picked up. The more noise she made, the more it spurred him on. Lucen could nearly imagine himself pleasing her, and that it was her hand gripping his member. His jaw clenched, fighting back his own desire to make pleasured sounds with her in fear it would wake her and end this moment. He pumped a bit faster as a shiver went down his spine, heat pooling quickly in stomach and then his loins. So close. Kelset gave one final moan, the loudest one she managed yet. Even though he wasn't facing her, Lucen could imagine the look on her face, though. The look of pure bliss, and he liked to think he helped her get there, and that was final push that had him spilling out on the earth, leaving a thick, sticky pool near him.

The morning had went fairly well. Kelset was unaware of the Lucen's little morning escapade, she was also unaware that she talked in her sleep. Kelset happily prepared some breakfast for the two that they packed away. It was best to not rely on her conjuring abilities for breakfast. Lunch or dinner, sure, but not many people could stomach a cake, pie, or brownies so early.

"We shouldn't waste anymore time. Feralas isn't that far." Lucen informed while pulling out the smooth, glowing stone that his Hearthsteed was contained in.

During this flight, Kelset seemed a little more comfortable. Maybe some of that comfort had to do with the fact she wasn't on the back of the steed. This time Lucen had allowed her to mount first so he could sit behind her. His strong, capable arms around him, hands gripping the reigns as his chin rested against her shoulder.

Before Kelset knew it, the many greens of the leafy forest drew in sight, making her squeal with delight as she tapped on Lucen's leg.

"Look!" Kelset cooed. "Feralas is gorgeous!" A romantic sigh slipped through her lips as she admired all the life within the land.

"I think you should have been born a Druid." Lucen mused, putting on his usual stoic expression, once more trying to keep her at bay.

Shockingly, that was a bit hard for him when she wasn't complaining or acting like a child. Kelset was pretty likeable when she was relaxed and just being her self. At heart, the young woman was much more kind than she gave herself credit for. He saw proof of that when they had spotted an injured lizard back in Silithus. Lucen recalled fondly how she nearly cried over it.

Immediately they got to work collecting what they needed from Feralas. The soil was easiest and quickest. Kelset filled a small vial with dark, rich loose top soil. Even in a small amount there was a good, strong earthy scent with it. Getting their hands on a rotten Hippogryph egg was fairly simple. The creature abandoned anything that held a heavy stench and wouldn't hatch much like a lot of egg layers. Getting it into the pack was a whole different story when neither one of them would pick it up.

"I can't. I won't." Kelset gagged, turning away and leaning over as the unpleasant smell hit her. It make her stomach flip and cramp, threatening to reject the nice breakfast they had early.

Lucen pulled a box out of his own personal bag. One just big enough to hold the egg, and closed tight enough to keep the stink from permeating their clothes and making travel difficult.

"There. Is that good enough for you, princess?" Lucen mocked, putting the black box away.

"Nope. That awful smell is lingering!"

"Would it make you feel better if we stayed a day or two at Dreamer's Rest? There is an Inn there."

"Yes!"

Kelset perked up immediately, leading the way with a skip in her step. This place was a dream come true for her. Kelset had studied quite extensively in Herbalism, and was able to name practically every plant they passed and what properties it held, whether useful or harmful. Lucen blocked most of it out, not really caring, but he allowed her to carry on just to keep her happy. When arriving at Dreamer's Rest, they were greeted by a single Night Elf woman. A huntress by look of chain mail covering her petite body. Her skin was perfect. A dark shade of purple that almost made Kelset think of the night sky, with bright, silvery eyes set on a soft and beautiful face that was framed with the silkiest blue hair either Kelset or Lucen had ever seen.

"Welcome travelers!" The Night Elf's voice was smooth and sweet to the point of feeling intoxicating. "My name is Gilia Stardust. I'm the innkeeper and would like to show you both around."

Lucen was the first agree, although he made it seem like an inconvenience at the time. It certainly didn't take long before Gilia made Kelset feel like she was the third wheel. The flirty was so heavy it was obnoxious, and quite frankly, made Kelset a bit jealous. Instead of confronting them, she just hung back a bit before slipping off on her own altogether.

"You shouldn't be out here alone."

The dark voice startled her for a moment until a towering male Draenei came into view. A warrior clad in heavy plate armor with an axe that was as big as Kelset. Her eyes widened in admiration as he looked to be a force to be dealt with. Every bit of him looked sturdy, even his jaw was firm.

"I'm sorry." He smiled, revealing pearly white teeth that contrasted with his darker skin that was a mixture of heavy blue and gray. "I didn't mean to frighten. You looked troubled, is all."

"I suppose." Kelset mummbled quietly, eying the man suspiciously for a moment. "Can I ask why you are all the way out here?"

The Draenei nodded, "Vacation!" His words were followed by a low chuckle as he pointed towards the coast. "I'm meeting a few friends on The Forgotten Coast for some drinks. I would be honored if you were to join me." He beamed cheerfully at the tiny human as she agreed.

"Why not. I don't have anything else to do!"

"That's the spirit, my lady!"

They trotted off together, arm in arm as they chatted and went through the usual motions of small talk about where they came from, what they planned to do, and so on. His gathering of friends was fairly small. Two Pandarian were waiting - a male and female. Both of them made her feel small.

"Geez, I'm starting to feel like nothing but Giants are around me."

The company laughed, introducing themselves before building a large bonfire. Of course, it wasn't long before both the Pandarian were pushing drinks on everyone. Kelset knew it wasn't wise for her to drink. Her tolerance was not only low, but she often got way too carried away. As the day melted away and night drew a dark blanket over them, Kelset was quite drunk.

"Let's go swimming!" She cheered, already working her self out of her clothes, stumbling the entire time.

"Hold on!" The Draenei man laughed, steadying the human woman with large hands. "Here, let me help you, but I seriously don't think you should go swimming. You can't even stand!"

"And?" Kelset huffed while her fingers traced up the Draenei's arms. He had long stripped away his armor and was in nothing more than a pair of pants.

"I don't want you to drown on my watch, girl." His brow quirked curiously as Kelset touched his chest and stomach.

"Hey, guess what? I've never had an orgasm." She dissolved into a small giggling fit, leaning into the Draenei.

"Oh? I don't really think you are in a place to invite me to do anything." He mused, sitting down in the sand by the fire.

"I don't care." She had suddenly become very serious as her mind raced back to the Night Elf and how she practically seemed to beg Lucen and drug him off into her own personal home. If he could have fun, why not her? "I don't care if we ever see each other again. I want to feel pleasure.

Without waiting for a response, Kelset had plopped her self into the surprised Draenei's lap. The two Pandarian were both passed out a good ways away from them. The Draenei hooked one arm around her waist, bringing her in closer. His free hand pushed into her panties, the rough pads brushing against the delicate flower before pushing a single finger into her. Kelset gripped his broad shoulders, pushing herself against his hand gently. Most of her was pretty numb, both mind and body. She couldn't even tell if she was cold or hot, let alone if what he did felt nice, but she did know how to go through the motions and fake it, which seemed to spur the Draenei on regardless.

"You're small." He noted. "And already wet. I've barely touched you." The Draenei didn't mind. He's rather have someone super sensitive and responsive than a woman who took ages to get going.

"Am I? I can't tell." Kelset snorted, her smile fading when the Draenei inserted another finger and began pumping them in.

"I bet you taste so sweet." The Draenei mumbled against Kelset's neck.

"Too bad you won't find out."

Kelset looked lazily over her shoulder to see a rather pissed looking Lucen staring the Draenei.

"Go away, Lucen."

Silently, he stomped over and grabbed her by the arm, pulling Kelset out of the confused man's lap. The Draenei quickly stood to his feet, sporting an erection and apologized quickly, stating he thought she was alone and wouldn't invite her out if he thought otherwise.

"Let me go!" Kelset yelled, pulling against Lucen's grip until she slipped out, falling on her rear.

The pair of them yelled back and forth, making a scene that would cause a crowd if there were enough people in the area.

"You can barely stand! I'm not letting you go through with it." Lucen picked her up, which was harder than he thought it would be as she flailed about. He didn't fight with her long as the constant movement made her feel nauseous. That was when she settled enough for him to nearly drag her to the room he rented for them at the Inn.

Angrily, Lucen forced open the door to a small room with a single bed that was neatly made. No time was wasted as he shoved her inside, locking the door behind them. At this point, Kelset was hysterical and crying as she laid on her back across the bed, feeling too out of it to really do much else. All she knew was that she was no longer numb. Her head was spinning and the slightest emotional pain had been amplified tremendously.

"So, what? You get to romp around with everyone you want and I can't?" Her words were barely audible between sobbing and the fact she was slurring. "I mean, she grabbed your butt, you grabbed hers and you both went into a home. I'm not stupid-"

"We didn't have sex." Lucen cut her rant off and stunned her with the answer. Gently, he pushed her feet into the bed before he stripped down to just a pair of boxers and slipped into bed next to her.

"Yes, you did." She accused.

"I thought about it, yes. I left right after she got me naked. I had no real wish to sleep with her." Lucen confessed.

That prompted Kelset to finally move. Her body felt extremely heavy, and it was nearly a struggle for her to roll over and face him.

"Do me, then." She whispered into his ear.

"No."

"Oh, so I'm not exotic enough? Not pretty enough? What? What is it?" Kelset grabbed his hand and placed it between her legs, clamping them closed on him while she wrapped her arms around his arm, forcing him to stay.

"That's not it at all. You wouldn't understand..." Hardly anyone did.

Lucen didn't fight against her quite like he thought he would. Simply, he just refused to look at her, which didn't work.

"Please..."

His eyes widened, that was the same tone he had heard when she slept. At that moment, Kelset began to rub her self against his hand, rocking her hips gently.

"Lucen..." Kelset breathed the name into his ear. In a short amount of time, the thin panties were getting soaked, and she started moaning to him, calling his name and begging. He couldn't take much of this, what man could. Jerking his hand away from her, Lucen turned her over face down. He pulled his firm member from inside his boxers, lifting her hips just enough to plunge in the wet, tight hold. For the first time all night, Kelset's moan was real. She gripped the sheets tightly in her slender fingers as he pounded into her. The movements were harsh enough to rock the bed and make it hit against the wall loudly. The old springs squeaked, but were drowned out by Kelset and her lovely voice.

"Don't stop!" She choked the words out, begging Lucen to keep going. Indeed he didn't have plans to stop. Not now. Lucen groaned, keeping a steady pace and pushing into the inner walls, forcing her body forward each time his hips hit against her rear. Kelset was writing in ecstasy, her mound was tingling to the point of almost of being painful as she hit the edge of bliss. Heat pooled where Lucen's member penetrated, making her cry out for more. Lucen hungrily obeyed until he twitched and throbbed inside her. When his seed rushed into her, filling the tiny Kelset, he leaned against her back, growling in a possessive way with a few last pumps in. Lucen pulled out only to roll over onto his back, closing his eyes. He felt Kelset snuggled against him, pulling blankets over their body. Neither one could fight against sleep as it pulled at them.