Eddy smiles broadly. "Yes, this is my vice out here. I love a good mystery and get these from my nearest neighbor. He has a collection of these and lets me take one at a time. Nice guy, for a senior KE officer."

He stops moving as you mention the robe. Shaking his head he starts walking again. "Sorry. I was trying to imagine you in that robe and nothing else and my heart almost stopped. You really are quite attractive, have I told you that before?" He moves to take your arm and escorts you to the breakfast table. "She did and I can do without the stuff for one meal. We might have to come to sort of compromise if I can convince you to come out here more often. I think you could learn to like it here."

He pulls out a chair to seat you before sitting himself. "Got a thought for you. There is a short walk out into the forest I would like to take you on. Nothing strenuous, but I doubt it would even slow you down if it was. About a mile in and then back. I know it is not the Tyr, but it is pretty close. In and out and then off to the city to put you to work." He eats a bit, looking at you from the corner of his eye. "Or we could just reserve that for your next visit out here. Your call."

"Sure, a walk could do me good. Stretch out these sore muscles. Let's go, and then we can actually get to work. I would feel terrible if I took advantage of your hospitality without working for it."

Juniper winks a little saucily, and then snorts at the action. She shakes her head and digs in to her meal rather undaintily.

Edda comes to take away the plates, shooing Eddy away when he tries to help clear the table. "You young people get on about your business, now. Edda take care of this." Eddy laughs and takes your arm to escort you out of the rear of the house. The trail is well marked and even though it is rough packed soil, there are convenient log steps in the places that need them. Except to point out wildlife, Eddy is mostly silent, enjoying the walk or the company, perhaps both. After a good distance you can hear water flowing ahead of you. Rounding a bend, you see a cliff face with water falling from it into a pool at the base that runs off, supposedly to join the river in the valley. A gazebo has been built near an overlook and Eddy guides you to it, sitting on a padded bench and motioning for you to join him if you like. A large tree overhangs the pool of water and a knotted rope is suspended from it, the end tied off to the trunk of the tree. Eddy points to it, saying, "My brother and I used to come out here to swim in the pool and one year we put that rope up so we could swing out and drop in. Those were the days." He points off into the trees on the other side of the pool and you can see a trail leading off. It appears to be less well maintained than the one you walked out on. "Out that way, maybe a mile or so, used to be old man Grissom's place. The guy liked to pretend he was mean and needed no one. But he had two of the cutest daughters. The four of us practically grew up together. Anyway, Joe and I would arrange to meet them down here and we would all shuck our clothes to go swimming. Not so bad when you are nine, but it got a bit awkward when we hit puberty and all of us realized the differences in our bodies." He shrugs. "We did some exploring, you know, kissing and groping. Lonetta and I lost our virginity together right over there under that tree. I took a knife and marked the tree and swore everlasting love to her. That lasted until we graduated high school and she went away to some fancy university way back east and I decided to stay and help dad. Joe decided to follow a different dream and left as well. Heard from Lonetta a few times but the frequency got less and less and then stopped. I heard that she got married. Never saw either girl again, even when their dad died. They just cremated him and sold the place to dad and that was the end of that. I built this gazebo so that I could come out and sit here on occasion. I think I have actually had two women out here since, but neither really was interested, and I just stopped asking, but I thought that you might appreciate it. It sort of just became my thinking spot." He looks around, "Pretty, though, isn't it? Not the Tyr, I imagine, but not far off. At least in my mind."

"Sounds like you've had an interesting time around here. Maybe I'll have to find a tree sometime..."

Juniper looks sultrily at Eddy, and then her composure breaks and she laughs, pushing him on the shoulder and nearly knocking him over.

"Oh, your face was priceless. Come on, I wanna swim! Do we have time, or are you going to be a corp-head and want us there on schedule?"

The elf shucks her shoes and walks off the path, squishing her toes into the soft earth. After a few feet, she looks back with an unreadable expression.

"Thank you for sharing that. It does mean a lot to me. But come on, let's relive the old days. Edda's got towels somewhere I'm sure."

With that, she takes of the rest of her outer clothes and walks into the water.

Eddy follows you to the pool of water and watches as you strip down to your bra and underwear. The water is icy cold and you feel a bit of the spray from the falls on your shoulders. Turning around you watch as he removes his pants and shirt and moves into the water after you. Your attention is caught by the movement of some birds and you are caught a bit off guard when you feel his arms go around you and pull you tight to him. The strength of his arms is comforting. He nuzzles the hair on your neck, whispering, "And what part of reliving the old days are you interested in? Personally I do not need to remember all the teen-aged groping and not knowing where everything goes. Most of those old memories just lead nowhere. I am much more interested in creating new memories with you than thinking about old ones with other people. So, in that light, would you let me kiss you?"

Juniper leans back comfortably into his arms, whispering in his ear totally relaxed.

"You're so much cuter though-"

and then she slips out of his grasp and kicks away, a massive grin spreading her lips.

"when you're all flustered!"

She laughs and splashes some water in his face, treading backwards a little to put some space between them.

Eddy takes the splashing in good humor and sinks into the pool of water before rising. "You have been flustering me since you walked into my bar, but I am patient and do not want to push you. I will be ready when you are." He turns and swims to where the water fall is pouring from the cliff above and stands in the falling water.

Juniper pouts and crosses her arms in the water.

"Aw come on- being all mature and respectful is so not fun."

Eddy barely hears you, but sinks under the water, only to rise next to you. He grins, "Who said I was all THAT mature and respectful." He takes you in his arms and begins kissing you. First on the lips and then he holds your face in his hands and begins covering it with gentle kisses to your eyes, forehead, and cheeks. He whispers, "I respect all of you. I desire all of you. What is a man to do other than show the object of his desire just how much she is needed?" He then lowers his mouth to yours again, this time for more than just a brush and go.

Juniper yelps at the sudden intrusion and attempts to back up, but is caught in Eddy's arms. She freezes as he starts kissing her, very stiff and uncomfortable.

"Oh. Well.. um, well."

Eddy moves in for a much deeper kiss, and she tenses initially, before melting into it. She pushes off after only a moment, shoving hard against his shoulders.

"Okay, noted. I can only tease so far. I'm sorry, I'd love to, that was nice, I - anyway, I had someone at - but now this is here, and it's- but .. We've known each other about a day now. I'm sorry for teasing you, I'm not sorry for that kiss, I'm sorry I'm going to have to tell you to wait a little while. I've still got some things to work through. I kind of- well never mind. Just my last boyfriend was a year ago and he- well he- "

Juniper starts babbling in Sperethiel, sounding both apologetic and frustrated and on the verge of tears.

Eddy moves a bit closer but does not intrude on your space. When you are done he quietly says, "I am sorry for taking advantage of you. I had thought your words were an invitation that I was moving too slowly when all I wanted was to give you time." He shakes his head. "I guess I am not very good at this sort of thing, and that is sad, because I am really very, very attracted to you. You are far and away the most interesting woman I have ever met. I do not want to lose you. But if you are going to go speaking in Sperethiel, you will need to talk slower as my command of your tongue is limited and I could not keep up. Will you talk to me? I am not your last boyfriend, but I do want to be your next one. I want so much to help you, but cannot if you will not tell me what you are thinking. So, talk to me, please."

"No, it's something I did it's not you I thought I was ready..."

Juniper wraps her arms around herself unsurely.

"You have been nothing but a gentleman and I appreciate that, and you read me right. That was what I wanted, but apparently I wasn't ready for it. That was my fault. I have a history- isn't that cliche? I have some things to work through unfortunately. I got... a little flustered I'm sorry."

"Things are always easier to work out when shared. Why must you feel that you have to go it alone? Use me as someone who wants to listen, who wants to help. I really feel that you are looking for someone to help and just either do not know it or do not know how to ask. If you let me into that space, I will not abuse your trust or your faith. He pauses then adds, "Your arms are keeping you from coming out. You should drop them and take a chance on me."

"I just..."

She looks away for a tortured second. After that tenuous second, she meets Eddy's eyes again and slowly lowers her crossed arms. Her face is unsure, but she nods carefully.

"Okay."

Eddy comes forward and puts his hands on your shoulders, although he glances elsewhere at your body as he does. "So, do you wish to discuss things standing out here in the water, or will you let me kiss you and listen while we dress? There is a locker in the gazebo where I keep some towels." At this distance it is impossible to miss that he is aroused.

The elf blushes at the looks, but smiles.

"I'm off my game. I used to have men like you under the water by now."

She takes a moment to close her eyes, and then her grin turns mischievous.

"Why bother with towels- I don't mind getting a little wet. It just saves the shower afterwards."

And with that remark, Juniper tackles the larger man into the water, navigating towards the shallower part of the pool and straddling his legs as he is knocked onto his ass by the surprising power in her slighter frame. She has to flip her hair out of her face as she leans over to kiss Eddy again.

Wednesday 6 June 2075 0915 Waterfall Pool Eddy's Ranch



Eddy gives a surprised grunt as when you knock him over and into the water. Coming up spluttering, he does not resist your kisses, but adds his own. His hands move to and cup your breasts and he moans into your mouth. Straddling his hips like this it is completely impossible to ignore his arousal as it presses against your stomach. A slight maneuver on your part and you could be impaled and your mind asks if that is a good thing or a bad thing.

Juniper backs up, staring hungrily at Eddy as she extracts herself from the kiss. Her smile is wicked as she sits on her heels in the water. Her hair covers her shoulders and she pushes her chest subconsciously forwards.

"Show me how you want it."

Wednesday 6 June 2075 0923 Waterfall Pool Eddy's Ranch



Eddy is panting and eyes you with desire, his gaze lowering to your chest then back to your face. He grins and says, "I want you any way I can get you, but I think right now I want out of the fragging water. He stands and sweeps you up into his arms. He lets you put an arm around his neck and leans his head down to kiss you as he walks with you out of the pool and the few feet to the gazebo. He pulls cushions off the benches and lays you on them before hitting a button on one post which lifts a small electric fire from the center of the structure. He smiles at you and lowers himself so that his head rests between your legs and begins lapping at you, bringing almost instant moans. He is extremely talented at this and has you on the edge and back down several times before finally taking you over. The moans turn loud as you spasm in his arms and he moves his body to enter you, his moans adding to your until he explodes.

He collapses next to you, leaving one hand to idly stroke your stomach and breast as he tries to regain his breath. He seems completely unable to speak, even though he tries a couple of times.

Juniper rolls over in the after glow, laying her torso on Eddy's chest and sighing.

"What? Cat got your tongue? At this point others would be singing my praises."

The elf smiles and sighs again, breasts squishing against the man's ribs.

"Well, we're probably supposed to head to work at some point. I hear the boss is a pain in the tush, and I don't wanna get on his bad side the first day. Up up, loverboy."

With that, Juniper rises gracefully to her feet and grabs a towel, drying her hair and slinging it over her shoulders as she walks back. The afterglow lends a swing to her step and her hips sway tantalizingly. After 20 feet she looks over her shoulder with a laugh in her eyes before continuing through the forest.

"Oh, If you could grab my clothes too that'd be delightful."

Wednesday 6 June 2075 1030 Waterfall Pool Eddy's Ranch



Eddy finally gets his voice back and croaks out, "If they were singing your praises, they did not experience the full you. That was so powerful I am surprised I can even think, much less talk or sing." He stays on his back watching you as you towel off, clearly mesmerized by what he sees. "You are very beautiful. I am sure you hear that from lots of men, but none would have said it with as much sincerity"

He manages to stand and gathers your clothes before following you. You have no problem on the walk, but you can hear some slight ouches from behind you then a yell and some cursing. You make it to the house well before he does and enter to find Edda watching you, hands on her hips. She nods at you, "I hope that smile on your face means you and Mister Eddy had a good time. Not sure, but there are some clothes around here that might fit you. Interested?"

"Thanks, Edda, you're a peach. Whatever he pays you it isn't enough."

Juniper takes a moment, and then starts, realizing she was naked in front of Edda. The thought hadn't quite clicked before then. She pulls the towel around herself, scrunching up a bit in embarrassment.

"Tá brón orm! Sorry, I'm such a makkaherenit, I'll go change!"

Edda laughs. "You do not need to be modest around me, Miss Juniper. I have seen it all here at one time or another. Let me show you where some clothes are kept." She leads you upstairs to one of the bedrooms and shows you a large closet with a variety of dresses, pants, and shirts hang. A large bureau holds socks and sweaters and the like. While you are trying on various things, you hear Eddy calling out. Edda goes to the does and calls down that you are changing. When you are almost finished, she looks at you with a smile. "That looks very nice on you, Miss Juniper. It is a good fit."

It takes a little bit, but Juniper finds an outfit she loves. Rough and durable for work, but still fashionable enough, with boots and jeans under a flannel shirt just slightly too large for her. After coming out, she hugs Edda.

"Thank you Edda. Gods, I've known you for so short a time and you're already the grandmother I never had. I'll go check on how my man is recovering."

With that, the elf explores the rest of the house, taking in the architecture and enjoying the space while tracking down Eddy.

Wednesday 6 June 2075 1145 Eddy's House


Edda chuckles and sighs when you call Eddy your man. The house is expansive, with several guest rooms on the upper floor. By the time you get back to the balcony overlooking the large living room, you see Eddy entering it from a hallway. He has your clothes over his left arm and places them over the back of one of the couches and walks to the rear of the room to where the large glass doors look out at the forest behind the house. He is whistling a tune and just stands there.

Juniper walks up behind him and grabs his hand, pulling towards the door.

"Come on, I wanna go see the stables again. We've got work to do, and just because you're the boss doesn't mean you can be late. Well, OK, maybe it does, but thats no excuse!"

The elf is clearly excited to start work, as well as still a bit peppy from their liason. It's the first time in a little while that she was heading to a job, and Juniper couldn't wait to do something other than mope around a city all day.

Wednesday 6 June 2075 1150 Eddy's House


Eddy grins and nods. "That's the spirit. I love a worker who look forward to her job."

He takes you to go find Edda. "Hey, so long, Edda. Thanks for doing everything on short notice. I will call ahead next time, especially if I have company with me."

"You do that Mister Eddy." She turns to you and adds, "You be sure to come back some time, hear? Mister Eddy needs someone like you around."

Eddy blushes a nd escorts you back out to the car. He motions to the sound system and tells you to pick what you like, but otherwise is pretty quiet on the drive. Once back at the stables, he takes you into the building and finds his foreman. "Good morning, Albert. You remember Juniper? I have offered her a job here at the stable. It is just a temporary thing unless she really works out and you want to keep her. She does nothing about horses, so team her with someone good, alright?"

Albert gives you a knowing look but nods. "Right away, Mister Romano. Jergen can show her the ropes. Did you have any particular position in mind?"

"No, I will leave that to you. No special favors for her, mind. Just giving her a shot until she can get back on her feet." Eddy turns to you and says, "Well, you are in good hands, Juniper. The rest is up to you. I will be around."

I'm sorry some stuff has come up, and I'm not sure I can keep posting. In the past few weeks I've had to specifically make time in my schedule to RP this and a few other games. It has been enjoyable, but I'm going to have to drop out. Thanks and sorry!