How Do You Like More, Rayla Or Calum?

How do you like more, rayla or calum?

I honestly don't like either character, but I'll say Rayla cause she's cool

@yasammyweek day 2: sketchbook

sammy's making flower crowns :)

bonus:

"When's the last time you slept?"

Janai was worried. A diplomatic meeting with the human kingdoms had taken longer than expected and she had finally arrived back in the sunfire capital after 5 days of travelling. The expected greeting by her wife did not come and she was now brushing away everyone who wanted to speak to her. She needed to see Amaya.

When she entered their bedchambers she saw the woman in question hanging over a documents on her desk. Amaya didn`t notice her entering despite the desk facing the door. She finally noticed the elf when she got closer and Janai was shocked. Amaya look like death.

"Maya! When was the last time you slept??"

"Reports. Needed finishing. People needed help"

"Damn your stubbornness." She embraced Amaya. Holding her tight.

It wasnt the first time this happend. They tend to keep each other in cheek so that neither of them overworks themselves. Janai had suspected what was going on. Feared it even when the meeting took longer.

When she wanted to pull away she noticed that Amaya had gone limb. She was fast asleep in her arms. Essentialy being held up be her wife at this point.

Janai sighed and lifted her up, sitting her down on the edge of the bed before slowling lowering her down on the pillow. She extinguished the candles and joined her wife on the bed. Hugging her tightly.

Drawing Them/Painting Them/Art

Amaya pulled Janai away from the reception, telling everyone -My Radiance and I have a private appointment to keep- with that playful smirk. Janai tried not to blush, it would help if nearly everyone else hadn't instantly turned red. Everyone except King Ezran, who gave her a little thumbs up, making her blush even harder as she recalled their talk of 'sandwiches'.

"That was not funny." Janai scolded her when they were alone.

-Okay, okay. I'm sorry everyone out there is under the impression two newlyweds are leaving the party to make sandwiches.- Amaya's silent laughter undercut the apology. -Is it really a big deal here? In Katolis, it's almost expected for the couple to sneak off.-

"That wasn't very sneaky."

-Best I could do.- At least she didn't throw Janai over her shoulder like Sarai did with Callum's father. Or sweep her off her feet for a princess carry like with Sarai had with Ezran's father. Sarai had nearly given the royal steward a heart attack for that particular infraction of royal decorum. Amaya had nearly died laughing, Harrow just grinned apologetically, waved and looped his arms around Sarai's neck. -Are you ready?-

"Are you?"

Amaya answered by hopping up on the table. Janai took that as a yes and gathered the necessary supplies. She brought them over, along with a small chest. After setting thing up, she took her bride's face in her hands for a long moment and took an equally long kiss; enjoying the touch while she could.

The elf took washed her wife's face. Then she took great time and care in tracing a pattern on each cheek, it had to be perfect. Personally, Janai would have preferred a professional to do it, but Amaya insisted.

After the pattern was approved, she began to fill it in. On her right cheek, a line curving slightly upwards just above her jawline, a three small triangles just above it; a three pointed sun. On the other side, Amaya ignored the tradition of symmetry (-No reason to try to blend in with the other sunfires, I will always stand out in the crowd-). Instead of the other three points of the sun, she had the uneven towers of Katolis rising up the curve of her cheek; her homeland and her chosen land both represented in gold.

There. It'd taken three times longer than it needed to, but it was done. Now for the final touch. She opened the chest and pulled out a circlet crown, and placed it on her queen's head. Amaya was now officially a queen of the sunfire. She joined her wife in front of the mirror, looking over the sunfire paint, clothing and crown.

-How do I look?-

Breathtaking? Like a queen? A gift from the sun herself? Like all Janai's dreams brought to life? Good enough that Janai didn't know whether she she should bow and swear allegiance or fall in love all over again?

-"Beautiful."- she signed, wanting so bad to kiss Amaya but unable to touch her face while the gold patterns dried. She settled for squeezing her hand, "Now we wait."

-For what?-

"..." was this a trick question? Surely Amaya knew exactly what Janai was waiting for, "I can't kiss you for a few hours."

-You can't kiss my face for a few hours. You really can't think of anywhere else to put those lips?- she asked with a look that sent a jolt through Janai, -On your knees, My Radiance.-

-Yes, My Queen.-

Truth Serum/Honesty

"The light demands the truth." Karim sneered at the human. She looked defiant, even though detained, outnumbered, and about to face the truth. He started with a few simple questions, "So tell me. Are you planning to harm Queen Janai? How many elves have you killed?"

It'd been quite the task to get her here. Karim heard of the general's impressive record for surviving ambushes. That despite her disabilty she was usually the first one to know something was amiss. He knew she'd never go with him willingly, but Kazi was another story. All the prince had to do was tell the young linguist that there was a surprise for the human outside camp. She hadn't suspected a thing because Kazi had not suspected a thing.

It didn't mean that the soldier was in the dark as long as they'd hoped. She got suspicious early, thankfully, he brought twenty of Lux Aurea's best with him. And no one was permanently injured. Now, she was on her knees. Her feet, waist, torso and neck were all tied tightly against the cave floor and five arrows pointing in her direction (and the mousy elf cuffed and slumping over with guilt). General Amaya was ready for the spell.

The priests, ready as Karim to show Queen Janai this human's true intentions -to show her that having a pure heart did not make the general their ally-, preformed a spell that forced anyone in the circle to answer any question honestly.

*hand signals*

"Well, what did she say?" Karim asked Kazi. The elf seemed reluctant to answer, "Tell us what she said; word for word. If she really is our friend, then she had nothing to fear."

"Alright. She said, 'No.' and 'I didn't keep count'." Kazi said meekly. Karim frowned,

"How could you not?!"

-There's no reason to. You only need to know how many people you personally killed if if you're going to brag about it, and I won't; not even about my enemies. My sister taught me better than that.- Amaya signed with an aggravated huff, Kazi translated. Karim huffed.

"What was your part in King Avizandum's assassination?" That would surely turn tempers. Janai would hate her, and if she didn't Queen Zubeia would still call for her head.

-I tried to stop them, but they didn't listen.- She might have won the group over if she didn't immediately follow with -Much as I wanted the bastard dead, Sarai always said we should only take life to save life.- Kazi stumbled and stammered through the interpretation, but they said each and every word.

"You dare insult the King of the Dragons?"

-I dare to insult everyone. You royals need some humility knocked into you from time to time.-

Karim practically growled, and was going to start an argument when Osato put a hand on his shoulder and whispered 'we need to stay on track'.

"What are you doing here?"

-You and your fucking goons ambushed me.- Obviously. He needed to be more specific.

"I meant 'what are you doing in Xadia'?"

-My nephew forced me to come.- The admission was given hesitantly, against her will.

"You see?" Karim said to the elves around him. "This human lied when she said she wanted to help."

-I did not. I want to help you. I would kill every monster in Lux Aurea and rebuild the city myself if I could.- The archers stance wavered, none of them seeing the general as a threat anymore. Karim had to take a few moments to let the shock wear off.

"But you had to be forced to help?"

"My nephews are young and orphaned, I should be in Katolis raising them. I was going to promote Commander Gren and resign my commission, but Ezran- Amaya tried to keep her hands still, they could see her physically fight not to move; the spell compelled her to sign -found out that Janai and I kissed. He's young and assumed that meant we were in love. So he sent me away.-

"You kissed my sister?!"

-Yes. Don't get your panties in a punch, princess, it was just a kiss. A goodbye kiss because we didn't think we'd see each other ever again. It's not like I got her pregnant.-

"What are your intentions with my sister?"

-I don't know. She's amazing, I really like her, hell I probably be half in love. I wouldn't mind fucking her- - Kazi stopped to warn Prince Karim that he may not want to hear that last bit. He regretted saying yes. - - but she's going through so much at the moment. Right now my intentions are to help her get through losing her sister so she doesn't end up like me.-

Bow strings loosened and lowered, the elves looked at each other, suddenly the queen's friendship..."friendship" with this human made a little more sense. General Amaya was a ally to the Sunfire. Karim's head lowered at the mention of Khessa. Osato entered the circle and cut Amaya free.

It was a rather awkward ride home. Amaya made no move to attack anyone but she glared daggers at the elven prince. He was too far above this human to hunker down, besides, he had a duty to protect his queen and sister.

At the camp entrance, the soldiers veered away and returned to their duties. Amaya was going the center of the camp; to Janai. Karim went along, wanting to tell his story when the general voiced her complaint. Kazi went along to interpret, and also to apologize again for unknowing leading General Amaya into a trap.

They had to wait for a meeting to end. Janai and her advisors were bent over a map for a good half an hour, giving Karim enough time to get his defense together. While it was true, he did nothing wrong, Janai was fond of this human. He could tell the general's feelings were returned. She might side with her just to stay on her good graces.

"Hey, were have you two been?" Janai's face lit up as she realized her two favorite people were there.

"I wished to-" He was rudely interrupted by Amaya via Kazi. The fact a commoner would do that surprised him. It shouldn't, but it did. It surprised him so much he actually allowed it.

-Karim pulled me aside to have a chat.- She said without annoyance. Just like someone would say that they asked about the weather.

"Oh?" her face morphed into one of suspicion, "What about?"

-He was telling me a few of your less graceful moments. I especially enjoyed that awkward birthday party.- Amaya grinned. The grin turned into a full evil smirk when the queen began to blush.

"You told her about that?!" Just as Janai was about to throttle her little brother for telling Amaya about that party, her aid came in and beckoned her to her next meeting, "We will speak about this later. General we could use your input."

-Yes. I'll be along.-

"Why did you tell her that?"

-You were trying to look after your sister. I can respect that.- She shrugged.

"And how did you know about that party?"

-Everyone's had an awkward birthday party. I expect you to tell me exactly what happened later.- She gave a short bow and began to walk away. Karim let the relief start to sink in. He was about to follow when she and Kazi turned -And Prince Karim!-

"Yes?"

-You do anything like that again, and I will beat your ass from here to to the Breach.-

🥝 [KIWI FRUIT] janaya kids

🥝 [KIWI FRUIT] How does their outside appearance differ from who they are?

(I am only using Sameera for this because I can't think of anything for Yureni)

Sameera looks tough and has, on occasion, been known to threaten people who hurt her brother, but she is a sweetheart who had a rough life before Amaya and Janai adopted her. She loves her new family even though they aren't related to her through blood and will do anything to protect them.