Recent content by Nilofer Saladin

Nilofer stood in front of her mirror and could not recognize her reflection. Her mother and Grendel's mother had helped her get ready. Her dress was obscenely heavy and so were her jewelry and veil. She thought it'd be a miracle if she could just make it down the aisle. Her wedding ensemble was...

Nilofer looked up at Grendel after laying beside him for a moment. There was something in his gaze on her that she had never seen in any one else's gaze when looking at her, and it both scared and excited her. Maybe their marriage wouldn't be so awful after all. "Of course, I wouldn't do...

Coming from anyone else, Nilofer might have felt like they were taking advantage of her and she'd have said no, but it was Grendel. She knew exactly what he meant, and knew taking advantage of her was the furthest thing from his mind. She didn't respond for only a moment before she nodded. She...

Nilofer returned Grendel's smile, her heart rate finally returning to an easier pace. There was that moment of comfortable silence, and when Grendel finally did speak, she thought he was going to say something other than what he did. "I don't," she replied truthfully. She supposed his claim for...

Nilofer could understand the feeling she saw on Grendel's face. He was exhausted but sleep was still a ways off. "But I might have lost you, to a ridiculous act of bravery," she replied softly, her voice almost teasing, implying she didn't really mean she thought his act of bravery ridiculous...

Nilofer relaxed a bit without really realizing it. "It would take a lot more than that to scare me off," she said softly. It took her a moment to realize Grendel's soft touch on her hand, and for a minute she just looked at their joined hands. The whisper of a smile flickered across her face...

Nilofer smiled weakly as Grendel attempted to make light of the whole situation. She supposed he could now, considering it was over and no one had died. "Not at all," she replied. "Especially not now that I know what you and your family are capable of." If she was to live here with Grendel in...

Nilofer took his hand gently, smiling a little. "No one else was hurt. I'm alright, thanks to you," she replied softly. She was silent for a moment before speaking again. "Did you want to speak to your mother? I can send for her." Mrinnaleth may be able to better soothe her son, and reassure...

"You were cut with a knife with basilisk venom. Leonas managed to draw out most if not all of the venom." She replied. "Your mother was here too," "You're going to be ok," she said, and she wasn't sure if she was reassuring him or herself. Now that her heart was no longer pounding her ears...

Nilofer gave Mrinnaleth a small but genuine smile as the older woman stood and left, Leonas behind her. As the door shut behind them, Nilofer turned back to Grendel. He said her name, or at least a shortened version of it, and she leaned forward, placing her hand gently in his bandaged one...

Nilofer watched Mrinnaleth as she told Leonas' story. The healer did not seem to hear, and showed no visible emotion to this story. Nilofer glanced over at Leonas, who continued to work faithfully. Slowly, Grendel seemed to be coming back to himself. Nilofer could not think of anything...

Nilofer watched Leonas work half in awe. Holding the lamp steady and following any silent instructions the healer gave her, her fingers itched to do what he did, especially as he drew blood and venom from the wound. At long last, Grendel's eyes opened and when they found Nilofer a rush of...

Nilofer somehow felt soothed by the presence of Leonas. He did not speak, and he did not seem panicked or stressed or despairing, despite the direness of the situation. She drew in two deep breaths, remembering what she had learned. A healer ought to have exorbitant amounts of self control- and...

Nilofer jumped when Grendel's mother burst in, and inwardly cursed herself for it. She usually had much better control over herself. She guessed Leonas was the family physician, but she didn't get much time to be relieved before Mrinnaleth turned that firm gaze and voice on her. This time...

Nilofer helped Grendel to his feet, letting him lean on her. She draped his good arm around her shoulders and slowly walked with him to the door of the library, where guards were waiting. When they reached the door he leaned against the frame and spoke and smiled weakly, and Nilofer did her best...