79th Devotion: Changing Faiths

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[To Lilith Sahl and Father Abel Nightroad/ Unfiltered]

Lilith and Father Abel, I would like to thank both of you for coming to me in my time of need. Your guidance helped me to find my way through the darkness and back to God's light. I've given this great consideration and if you'll have me, I would like to request to transfer to your church.

[Private to Saya]
I was hoping that I might be able to see you. So much has happened in the last 24 hours and I'd like to share what I've discovered with you if you have time.


[ooc: STILL cursed into believing he's a priest, Solomon has discovered another branch that would allow him more 'freedom' in his vices. >.> GRAB BAG Curse: 'I'm a Professional']

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[Tilting his head, he reached up with his other hand to brush his fingers along her cheek. She was adorable in her innocence.]

You thought what, my child?

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[A normal person might have backed away at the touch. It's just like the last time though - Saya can't seem to find it in herself to pull away just yet.]

That you'd given up. Or... well, moved on.

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Ah. Marishka, you mean.

[His features sobered, heart clenching unpleasantly even to say her name so soon after her death. Letting his hand fall from her face, he sighed.]

Marishka... was there for me in my time of need. She comforted me when I thought I'd lost you. And for that kindness, I have no regrets. Even though she was one of Lucifer's children, there was still something redeeming about her and I did love her.

[It was a hard confession to make, but one that was necessary in order to move on.]

But Saya, please believe me, I've never stopped wanting you.

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[Saya winced a little at the name, still a touch guilty over her own inability to reconcile with the woman before her departure.
She nodded to that lightly, giving her own sad smile.]

It doesn't really matter what someone is, as long as you care about them. I'm glad the two of you had that. I...
I'm sorry I caused so much trouble before. It... wasn't a good point in time for me. I think.

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[There was no need for her to feel guilty, not when she had been going through so much. The fact that she was being so understanding warmed his heart, making him feel certain that there could be love between the two of them.]

We can't possibly know why the Lord gives us the trials that He does.

[Leaning forward he placed a chaste kiss upon her forehead. The hard part was in getting his body to cooperate enough to move away from her. She was so close, her scent so strong in his senses, enticing him to do more.]

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[Blinkblink.
Saya glanced up as Solomon moved away. She hadn't expected that. For whatever reason though, it made her smile. Maybe it was the chasteness of it or the obvious affection in it.]

I guess that's true. I'm afraid I don't know a lot about religion though.

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Well, I can always teach you. Although, I'm afraid that in converting to this new faith, things will be a little different from what I'm used to.

[Lifting her hand to his lips, he gazed up at her through the longer lengths of his blond hair.]

Does it bother you... that we won't be able to marry?

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That could be interesting. I never really had the time for...

[She can't help but trail off with his question. It just pokes her blush back into life.]

Marry? I... hadn't really thought of it...

[Saya can safely safe marriages and weddings had never entered her mind before.]

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Well, there's plenty of time to discuss that later if it should be problematic...

[The blush that stained her cheeks made his breath catch in his throat, she was just so seductive in her own innocently charming way.]

Saya... we have all the time in the world for each other~ Let me be there for you. Just say yes...

[It felt sacrilegious to be making advances on her in the Cathedral itself. But the room was private, and his heart was overflowing with happiness that she didn't seem bothered by his proposition. Besides, hadn't it been condoned by both Lilith and Father Abel?

Releasing her hand, he wound his arm around her slender waist and leaned in for a kiss.]

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[The action didn't come out of the blue but with Saya's level of suaveness, it might as well have. The arm slipping around her waist ought to have been enough warning and it certainly brought a deeper blush with it.]

Sol--

[That's all she managed though before he made good on that kiss. She'd managed to bring her own hands up to his shoulders. An attempt to push him away? Maybe. It would kind of help if she actually attempted to push, in that case.]

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[He'd waited so very long for this moment. Her lips were velvety soft, the warmth emanating from her body overwhelming his senses. Drowning in the pleasure of their first kiss, he pulled her more tightly against him, unwilling to break this singular moment of bliss.]

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[What should she do? Well... she knew what she should do. She should push. It was only right.
Still, it was nice. A kiss without the taste of blood behind it. An action she was used to freeing the dam of memories within her with each awakening was... much sweeter than she had ever anticipated.

As he pulled her closer to him, she roused back into thought. Push him away. It's dreaming all over again, like that night.
Why was she so comfortable so close to him then? And why was her heart hammering so hard?
Her hands tensed a little, body wanting to act on her indecision.]

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[Mouth working against her pliant lips, Solomon felt the indecision in her body and hands. Still, he didn't release her. If she truly wanted to stop, she would have to let him know in no uncertain terms that his advance was unwelcome, but until then...

His pulse raced, finding such intimacy where before there was only painful longing. And like a dying man, he drank in every single moment as if it were his last.

It was undeniably obvious with this one kiss that they were meant to be together, just as he knew when they first danced that they would be compatible. Hopefully, she would realize this as well.]

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[Kisses must work like dances then. If asked, she would admit there was some validity to that.
She couldn't claim to be any better at this than she was at dancing but they fit together. Much like the dance too, it was more than likely his skill making up for her lack of it.

She was selfish. As much as she had denied his dreams before, she still had them. Duty had come first and for better or worse, that particular devil had been paid his due.

Her hands relaxed again. It was selfish, this desire to give in. For now though, couldn't it be like that dance? And couldn't she just let herself dream for a bit? A life beyond the loss and fighting that she had never planned on having.
Arms slipped lightly around his neck, Saya moved just a little closer. Finally she picked up her steps, her own lips moving in time with his.]

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[Having his intended bride in his arms at long last, the drive to fulfill his Chevalier duties was strong. But Solomon had long ago decided that what he felt for this Queen was much more than that, encompassing the type of love that he thought was long lost to him.

It was difficult, separating just what approach he should take in this new relationship. Long ago when he was human, women were to be courted, leaving the actual act of consummation until after marriage. At least that's what was done with respectable girls. But leaving his former life behind him, such simple moralities were set aside, and he willingly did everything in his power to satisfy his Queen in her every desire.

But Saya was not Diva. And so he debated on the best way to proceed, not knowing if he should go to her bed immediately, or cater to her human upbringing and take things slowly.

He didn't want to stop, didn't want to end the ecstasy of their new found intimacy. So he let the minutes drag by, one after another. Reveling in each passionate kiss, and the sensations of her body pressed up against his...]

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[It's unfortunate how all good things must come to an end. And even Saya would admit that this experience was a good thing. They fit. They meshed together so well in the tight embrace and as nerve-wracked as she had been that night on the balcony, it would probably amaze her later once she was thinking clearly that she was so calm this close.

Was it part of her own instincts? Her sister's Chevalier and... like Rikku and Diva.
That was the first time that had occurred to her really in any sense other than Diva's Chevalier equating 'my enemy'. That definition was in the past but this second one, this one that Diva knew all along...

No one else could give me what this one man can.... That's the purpose of the Chevaliers. Something that I could never, ever have. And something that I never wanted before.
Something that I tried to snuff out with my own hands.

Alright, now she was breaking into a new flush. She had never even considered that avenue with Solomon but now that she had, she couldn't simply banish the thought.
What part of this was instinct calling to her? Was there more to this? She was comfortable in his hold, comfortable with his lips and now heatedly aware of just how close they were.

It was with reluctance on her part that she brought her hands back to those shoulders, gradually breaking that kiss. She had to end it now though. Now that she was... now that she was thinking things she had to pull away, put some distance between them and try to pretend that she wasn't flushed and a little dazed.
Even if she looked like it.]

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[Responding to the hands that pressed him away, he withdrew for a moment, understanding that she had given him his answer. Saya's needs were so very different than Diva's, something both puzzling and endearing to the blond haired Chevalier.

If she wished to be courted, then that is what he'd do. Gazing softly at her, he reached a hand up to brush softly against the skin of her cheek. For her, he would be patient. And if she asked, he would even leave the Church for her.]

Perhaps... you'd let me take you to an early dinner then? The night is still young...

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[Most things about Saya were different from her sister, particularly on this track. A girl raised in her era, though she had lived through so many others now, always managed to hold a few particular morals.

For a moment, Saya seemed just a touch distracted. It wasn't until the hand brushed against her cheek that she managed to blink a few times, gaze clearing as she regarded the blond.]

Are you sure you can leave?

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[Saya was hardly the only one that was distracted.

Solomon could still taste her lips upon his own, and with his arm still wound around her waist, his fingers toyed with the fabric caressing her skin. It was enough to speed his pulse, and completely derail any thoughts of his duties to the Church.

But her words brought him back to reality, and he couldn't help but to laugh at his own weakness.]

I suppose I really should ask...

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[Saya blinked almost owlishly at the Chevalier for a moment. Part of it certainly was what has just happened, combined with his fingers intent on keeping in motion. Part though...
She broke into a light smile.]

That's the first time you've laughed in a while, you know.

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Is it?

[Tilting his head, his previous humor slid from his features until all that was left was a small smile.]

Well, I suppose my sins weighed too heavily upon my soul for me to feel happy.

[Reaching up, he gently brushed a lock of her hair out of her face.]

But things are different now that I've reconciled with the Church, and am still able to spend time with you as I'd like.