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Feb. 9th, 2015 01:35 amIn the morning, the celebrations will be over, giving way to weeks of tedious meetings and paperwork and everything that comes with annexing new territory. Then comes their next campaign, their next war, their next victory.
Tonight, however, is given over to merry-making. Jade had spent his evening among his men, but now midnight had come and gone, and there's only him and Kouen together in a commandeered room of the palace. It's dimly lit, the low candlelight surrounded by shadows on all sides. Not the usual ambience Jade prefers, but for a night like this, it serves its purpose. His whole body buzzes, alcohol and adrenaline lingering in his veins, the dark taste of wine on his tongue and the hum of anticipation in the air.
Pushing his chair from the table, he rises to his feet, steady despite the drinks he had. "I think I'm going to turn in for the night," he announces, an unspoken invitation in his words. "By your leave."
Tonight, however, is given over to merry-making. Jade had spent his evening among his men, but now midnight had come and gone, and there's only him and Kouen together in a commandeered room of the palace. It's dimly lit, the low candlelight surrounded by shadows on all sides. Not the usual ambience Jade prefers, but for a night like this, it serves its purpose. His whole body buzzes, alcohol and adrenaline lingering in his veins, the dark taste of wine on his tongue and the hum of anticipation in the air.
Pushing his chair from the table, he rises to his feet, steady despite the drinks he had. "I think I'm going to turn in for the night," he announces, an unspoken invitation in his words. "By your leave."
