( she sighs slightly, knowing exactly what zelda means, a thought that would surprise her a little to realise )
Hell has been more-- turbulent lately. But it's handled.
( she wouldn't have zelda think that she couldn't do this or that her position was threatened-- even though that was the truth, her reign being questioned and ignored, challenged at so many turns. but she powered on and ran it with an efficiency that no one else could )
( she has certain advantages at her disposal. and honestly if lilith were opening about this, as she probably should, there would be a good discussion.
but she aims to distract her, shedding her underwear before stepping herself into the bath, magic turning off the tap )
[ Zelda sighs, frustrated. Even if Lilith wasn't safe, well... Zelda could hide her, offer her services and protection, of course, but there is only so much one witch could do against the forces of Hell.
As Lilith settles she slips her own underwear off and then steps into the tub behind her, sinking down and arranging herself so Lilith can lean back against her before she picks up the soap and lathers it up in her hands. ]
Tell me what's been happening. What's kept you away so long?
( in her arms, the protection and security it offers her shoulder's drop, lilith relaxing against her, some of her tension releasing as zelda's hands move across her, releasing a short sigh.
even though she hadn't wanted to let zelda know of her troubles in hell-- there's part of it that she will tell, releasing some of her own frustrations )
Ensuring my rule has-- not been so simple. Between those loyal to Lucifer and those that would try to claim his throne I've had to defend it. And still do.
( there were certain pests that were proving less than pleasant to continually dispose of )
[ It comes out before she thinks about it, and Zelda winces. But, it is true. Being the oldest witch and Lucifer's lover didn't truly give her any reign to the throne.
She simply wanted it. Which, Zelda supposed, is good enough when it comes to the uprising they created. She runs her soapy hands over Lilith's shoulders. ]
Though you are more experienced. More passionate for it. That's of the utmost importance.
( she stiffens slightly even if she knows that zelda isn't rejecting her rule, has accepted it many times already. but it's a little sore to hear the words because-- whilst it's true it's no more kind, not with all that lilith has done and suffered to get her here.
but then zelda turns it and it soothes slightly, highlighting the truths. she is experienced, she is passionate. and she knows how to do a damn good job, better than any of those princes and lords )
Something perhaps only appreciated by you.
( she's not going to repeat what they've called her in challenge, something that whilst it doesn't hurt does piss her off. because those views were all because of lucifer, everything he'd done to push her down and show her as unworthy. look at her now )
Though-- they have a long challenge ahead to dethrone me.
[ Zelda is a little surprised at the response, her eyebrows rising slightly as she meets Lilith's eyes. ]
You heard me. [ Zelda has had her fair share of struggle in her life, but the one thing that's always remained solid was her family. That's security she knows Lilith has never had. ] Surely you don't think I would ever turn you away.
( she's frozen, just watching her, unable to find the words for this. so she acts on impulse, quick lean in to kiss her, body turning the rest of the way as she does.
it starts a light kiss, quickly deepening, telling of all of the things that lilith doesn't have words for -- her love, her gratitude. how much she wants her )
[ Zelda's eyes flutter close as she answers the kiss, her hands raising from the water to cup Lilith's jaw gently with her fingertips as her mouth works against her.
Pausing for a breath, Zelda rests her forehead against Lilith's and drops her hand, fingers trailing down her throat and between her breasts. ]
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Hell has been more-- turbulent lately. But it's handled.
( she wouldn't have zelda think that she couldn't do this or that her position was threatened-- even though that was the truth, her reign being questioned and ignored, challenged at so many turns. but she powered on and ran it with an efficiency that no one else could )
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Are you safe?
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( she has certain advantages at her disposal. and honestly if lilith were opening about this, as she probably should, there would be a good discussion.
but she aims to distract her, shedding her underwear before stepping herself into the bath, magic turning off the tap )
I believe you had something you wanted to do.
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As Lilith settles she slips her own underwear off and then steps into the tub behind her, sinking down and arranging herself so Lilith can lean back against her before she picks up the soap and lathers it up in her hands. ]
Tell me what's been happening. What's kept you away so long?
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even though she hadn't wanted to let zelda know of her troubles in hell-- there's part of it that she will tell, releasing some of her own frustrations )
Ensuring my rule has-- not been so simple. Between those loyal to Lucifer and those that would try to claim his throne I've had to defend it. And still do.
( there were certain pests that were proving less than pleasant to continually dispose of )
But they have no true claim to it.
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[ It comes out before she thinks about it, and Zelda winces. But, it is true. Being the oldest witch and Lucifer's lover didn't truly give her any reign to the throne.
She simply wanted it. Which, Zelda supposed, is good enough when it comes to the uprising they created. She runs her soapy hands over Lilith's shoulders. ]
Though you are more experienced. More passionate for it. That's of the utmost importance.
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but then zelda turns it and it soothes slightly, highlighting the truths. she is experienced, she is passionate. and she knows how to do a damn good job, better than any of those princes and lords )
Something perhaps only appreciated by you.
( she's not going to repeat what they've called her in challenge, something that whilst it doesn't hurt does piss her off. because those views were all because of lucifer, everything he'd done to push her down and show her as unworthy. look at her now )
Though-- they have a long challenge ahead to dethrone me.
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[ She washes away some of the soap with a pass of her hand before placing a gentle kiss on Lilith's shoulder. ]
You will always have a place here. With us.
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What?
( no one has offered her a home before )
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You heard me. [ Zelda has had her fair share of struggle in her life, but the one thing that's always remained solid was her family. That's security she knows Lilith has never had. ] Surely you don't think I would ever turn you away.
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it starts a light kiss, quickly deepening, telling of all of the things that lilith doesn't have words for -- her love, her gratitude. how much she wants her )
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Pausing for a breath, Zelda rests her forehead against Lilith's and drops her hand, fingers trailing down her throat and between her breasts. ]
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As preferable as this is-- ( and she doesn't want to stop her ) --we might want to finish what we came to do first.
( clean the blood from her and then you can love her )
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I want to feel you against me.
[ That need is growing inside of her, but Zelda also knows she's right. They need to finish this before they can move on. ]
You best settle back in before I am unable to restrain myself.