the trio and Edin

As you walk over you wonder if Edin has been spared Oriana's attempts at conversion. "Christopher." Edin calls out with a happy wave. You took a seat next to him and Lucia sat next to Auria, no surprises there.

"Hey Edin." You say reaching an arm around to squeeze him into you as you put your plate down.

"Anastasia asked Lady Vatarie and Lady Asune to attend dinner with her again." Edin said answering your unasked question.

You wondered if they would be as drunk and horny tonight as they were last night. You further hoped you wouldn't be getting any drunk knocks on your door later tonight. You looked over at the sisters and saw Auria and Lucia in deep conversation as Lucia's eyes kept checking out the deep cleavage she was no doubt trying to see more of.

"Thanks for looking after him Oriana." You felt you should acknowledge that, even if she was trying to convert him in the process. However you didn't want to leave the option for proselytizing open, "What did you think of the duels Cynthia?"

"They were really cool, but I could have taken Seven." She sounded a little bitter as she said it.

"Have you been in many duels?" You ask since you didn't know much about Cynthia's background. You hear a giggle coming from Lucia and glance over to see her running a hand over Auria's forearm. She moves fast you had to give her that.

"A few." She shrugs. "But not like serious ones, just to," she chews her lip a bit, "you know, impress some guys." You remember Anastasia's comments when you where all in the baths together, Cynthia was trying to impress a specific guy, or win one over from another suitor.

"Well if you ever need a hand let me know." You say with a friendly smile.

"You're duel with Asune, why'd Lady Stephanie end it?"

"Oh, Asune figured out I wouldn't hurt her so all she had to do to win was put herself at risk until I gave up to keep her safe." You explain with a shrug as other giggle comes from Lucia.

"Why wouldn't you want to hurt her?" You can tell she is only partly joking but the answer is pretty simple.

"I don't see the value in hurting anyone, I never really intended to learn how to fight, I just kinda accidentally myself in Lady Stephanie's class." You start to eat after finishing your explanation and there is no follow up from her so you manage to get a few bites.

"Edin said he'll make sure you are up at before Church." Oriana says and you feel Edin's slutty little grin in response. "Would you like us to wait for you outside your room or will you met us outside the Dorms?" Oriana asked.

"I'll meet you outside." You know you're lying but if you explain to her that you aren't going to Church she will just bring the congregation to you.

Oriana nodded. Contented by your comment, no doubt in her mind that you will be attending with her. "Auria."

"Yes sis?" Auria stumbled out as her attention was taken from Lucia. Who's wondering hand had moved below the table. Well at least women weren't sexually aggressive solely towards men, though that could just be down to the two women in question.

Oriana sighed as she looked at her slightly red faced sister. "Try to be subtle at least."

"Oh sure thing." Auria said than went back to flirting with Lucia.

"What did you think of the duels?" You asked Edin hoping to avoid more talking with Oriana.

"I," He hesitated and you felt a hand run over the cut in your uniform, "didn't like it."

"She didn't even scratch me." You say leaning down to show the perfect skin under the cut uniform. "I wasn't in any danger."

"Mmm." Edin mumbled, "Still didn't like it."

"Ok, you don't need to come to any more if you don't want to." You yourself aren't super keen on more duels, intellectually they are quite absorbing but the reality is different, you don't want to hurt anyone so learning how to hurt someone feels counter intuitive.

"I'll think about it." Edin says resting his head on your shoulder. He had started eating before you so finished quicker. You ate faster since the tables conversation seemed kinda over. Lucia and Auria were looking pretty close to going off their own, Oriana and Cynthia were talking about tomorrow, something you studiously ignored in case they said something that would made you want to attend.

Once your plate was empty you stood and with Edin left the dinning hall. Oriana confirmed she would see you outside tomorrow morning, Cynthia waved you off trying to not look at Lucia and Auria, one of whom had their hand inside the uniform of the other.

You wrapped an arm around Edin's waist as you left, enjoying his company. Once you were out you made a quick diversion to the attendant station. Wilfred wasn't there so you showed them your uniform. You were given a very flat stare as they asked for your keystone. You handed it over and suddenly wondered what the punishment for ruining uniforms is. Your keystone is slotted into a plinth and handed back.

"Please leave the uniform outside your room and it will be repaired." The attendant said leaving you worried there would be oncoming consequences.

"Thank you." You say with a smile getting an odd look in response.

You and Edin walked up to your room and once inside he wrapped his arms around your waist and pressed his head against your chest. "Thank you for staying with me today." He said.

You wrapped him in a hug, "Sorry I couldn't stay the whole time."

"Ha, Oriana was, happy, at the chance to try and convert me. She really wants me to, encourage me to bring you to church tomorrow." He smirked as he said it.

"Oh I'll bet." You laugh. "Hope she isn't too disappointed when I don't go tomorrow."

"Oh?" He leaned back and licked his lips. "I guess that means I'll have, encourage you Sir." He got onto his toe and planted a kiss on your lips. "Which would be more encouraging, my lips," he taped said lips with a finger then sucked it softly. "Or my ass?"

"Hmmm." You exaggeratedly ponder as a hand reaches down to squeeze a cheek and the other up to pull at his bottom lip. He moans at the squeeze and sucks your finger into his mouth giving you his best bedroom eyes.