Fokiri Village

[Cecily D Aria]

"No, I've just... never wrestled with someone not a vampire, is all," Garin replied.  

[marixe alcyone]

"I see," Sanvi said. She closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep.
Aquaria looked at Sanvi, then looked at Garin. "She's asleep. Could you teach me a little, too?"  

[Cecily D Aria]

Garin glanced to Aquaria. "I could... try to wrestle with you.... but I'm afraid I would hurt you..."  

[marixe alcyone]

"I don't care if I get hurt, but I want to learn!" Aquaria argued. "I'm tired of being useless in a fight!"  

[Cecily D Aria]

"Aquaria..." Garin said, and reached his hands up to cradle her face. "If I hurt you, I would never forgive myself... I just can't do it." Then he leaned forward and kissed her on the lips.  

[marixe alcyone]

"Please, Garin?" she whined. "I want to be able to help out. And I know you wouldn't hurt me."  

[Cecily D Aria]

Garin leaned back when she seemed to pull away immediately and dropped his hands from her face. He stepped back from her and looked like he might cry. He couldn't fight her like that!  

[marixe alcyone]

"It's all right, Garin," Aquaria said. She reached to give him a hug. "You don't have to teach me, but I'll watch while you and Sanvi practice, if that's okay."  

[Cecily D Aria]

"Yes, you can watch," Garin said, grabbing her and hugging her close. "But I don't think I can control myself enough to not hurt you."  

[marixe alcyone]

"I'm fine with just watching," Aquaria said. She hated being so useless! "Thank you," she said.  

[Cecily D Aria]

"I'm sorry..." Garin said, knowing he had upset her.  

[marixe alcyone]

"I understand," Aquaria said. She hugged Garin closer then held him back to look at his face. "What's wrong?" she asked.  

[Cecily D Aria]

"I just want you to be happy and safe," Garin replied, stroking her hair.  

[marixe alcyone]

Aquaria glanced at Sanvi and then kissed Garin deeply on the lips. "Of course," she said lovingly.  

[Cecily D Aria]

Garin smiled a bit and then moved to kiss her.