06-15-2020, 06:20 PM
Li smiled at the acceptance of the offer. Sleep, breakfast, another round or two, and a few in the ring. Perhaps not all in that order, but definitely were on his agenda as he closed his eyes content that he'd find Nhysa there in the morning. Most women lingered in the hopes of being spoiled - treated to a billion-dollar breakfast and with their obligatory sex as payment. That was the sort of women Li was used to this was a different ball game all together - one Li actually was enjoying.
Sleep came easily. He was utterly worn out. Sex had been amazing, but it was the power of the mist that drew him down into a deep slumber. With dreams of dark monsters and shadows that took the shape of man. Searing pain blinding lights, and memories fluttering to the surface even as the darkness pulled him deeper into the depths of his own mind. Memories of past fights, of the creature he'd met in Ireland. All these things of less danger than one simple creature. And Li doubted himself, his own fears. He was nothing but a glorified martial artist who thought he was the real deal.
What sort of Atharim had he been hiding in plain sight? Monsters - they weren't real ones - they were curated for play things, and Li thought to take them down. Now reality set in and haunted him with blinding light and dark shadows. Door ways to things he'd never seen. Images in the clouds.
Li started awake in the darkness aware of the body next to him and he smiled to himself. They were just dreams. However real the memories had been. His weakness had always been with not finding the balance - he would need regain himself. Find his new balance. But not tonight. And not the morning. However early, he didn't dare move. He didn't want it to end. Content to remain until he knew Nhysa roused. Then breakfast. - hopefully the bachelor life still had room for making breakfast.
Sleep came easily. He was utterly worn out. Sex had been amazing, but it was the power of the mist that drew him down into a deep slumber. With dreams of dark monsters and shadows that took the shape of man. Searing pain blinding lights, and memories fluttering to the surface even as the darkness pulled him deeper into the depths of his own mind. Memories of past fights, of the creature he'd met in Ireland. All these things of less danger than one simple creature. And Li doubted himself, his own fears. He was nothing but a glorified martial artist who thought he was the real deal.
What sort of Atharim had he been hiding in plain sight? Monsters - they weren't real ones - they were curated for play things, and Li thought to take them down. Now reality set in and haunted him with blinding light and dark shadows. Door ways to things he'd never seen. Images in the clouds.
Li started awake in the darkness aware of the body next to him and he smiled to himself. They were just dreams. However real the memories had been. His weakness had always been with not finding the balance - he would need regain himself. Find his new balance. But not tonight. And not the morning. However early, he didn't dare move. He didn't want it to end. Content to remain until he knew Nhysa roused. Then breakfast. - hopefully the bachelor life still had room for making breakfast.
“What you must do," said Monkey, "is lure the monster from its hiding place, but be certain it is a fight you can survive.”