(goes to check the Bathhouse)

mostly recovered by this point is sitting in the bath

...Astarion? (She cautiously sits on the other side of the water. Not sure if she should get close or not)

Hello darling,

(Her eyes widen as she looks over immediately. Her heart stops for a moment from instant fear.) ...uhm...Hi...

Oh my gods, Are you ok? You look absolutely terrified.

...You...Your eyes were all red and you were growling at me....I thought you were going to tear me apart....What was all that about?...

I. I don't remember...

You're okay now....right? You won't hurt me?....

No, of course not. Did, Did I hurt you?

No, just scared me is all...you did hurt Rilith and kill Victus, though....

Rilith......brief flashes run through his mind I.... I remember her feeding me, encouraging me, She wanted to... more flashes strength, power, speed. more flashes She.... wanted me to do this, become what I did.... I lost control.... She wanted me to lose control.... more flashes including Fernessa I was... primal, running on instinct... you... touched me.... more flashes you ran...... more flashes he... he stabbed me... I reacted.... rilith flahes into his mind her state in the aftermath I carried rilith... she.... she didn't want to be healed... Rilith... I have to find Rilith!

Then go find her. I came to make sure you were okay...

With a blur of speed he tracks the scent of Rilith's blood to the LIbrary

Rilith! You're alright? Thank the gods.

Yes, I'm fine. Are you okay? You went a little too far....

I could have killed you. What were you thinking?

And it was amazing! As mentioned before, I'd love to go again!

Why would you want me to kill you? That's insane.

(similes wildly)It's exhilarating! Being that close to death! Your very organs screaming in pain and pleasure! I've never experienced that before!

If you want me to go that hard again, I will. But only if you agree to take precautions. You can't let me out, there has to be a way for you to recover, and for me to calm down. I won't put you or others at risk if I can avoid it.

Of course. Whatever will help you.

And you.

Why help me?....

Well because my lavender lovely, despite our heated debates and often downright distasteful taunts... I don't actually want to kill you.

(her expression softens. She sort of feels bad)....So you care about me?

Oh get over yourself darling. I'm not madly in love with you or anything. But yes, I do care, and I very much prefer you alive

Ew. I'd never fall in love with you. It'd never work. But I do care about you as well. Where would I be without someone to mess with everyday?

Dead probably, who else would put up with your ass.

Araavos would.

That's only because he gets the soft cuddly teddy bear version of you.

Aww, do you want soft cuddly Rilith? Well you're going to need to earn it. Took forever for me to be soft around him.

You already showed me that yesterday. Or at least a part of it.

(her eyes widen a realization hits her as she remembers. Insticts kick in. Act defensive) And I'll never do it again....That was only one time....

Araavos can have the cute cuddly rilith. I'd much have the one with almost as much bite as I have anyway.

No....that's not...I...(she looks down.)

For what?

For being so distant....I don't entirely know why im so closed off...I'll show my softer side....because I care about you...

Honey, you don't have to. I'm ok with spicy Rilith, It's fun. But if you want to see my softer side, you'll have to show yours that's all. It's no fun if it's one side. If I try to be nice, and you're being a bitch, it's just hurtful. If you're being nice and I'm not, I'm an asshole, if we're both being mean, It's just a normal tuesday.

Deal. (She hugs him)

Well then, I'm glad we understand each other.

We do...(holds him close)

Embraces her as long as she needs it

Okay...(she pulls away.) Did you talk to Fernessa, by the way? Apparently you scared her half to death.

Yeah.

(walks in looking for Astarion)

Speak of the devil

Hey....You okay? (She says gingerly. Still being cautious.)

Of course darling. Are you?

Just making sure...(slowly approaches him)

scoops her up and kisses her showing her his warm embrace There.... feel better darling?

(Blushes) ...Yep!...

Good... And I'm sorry if I scared you. But yes, if you ever see me like that, just know I'm in a defensive mode, Just give me space and you'll be fine. I won't attack unprovoked.

Okay...(she hugs him gently before kissing him) I'm glad you're alright...

I'm just glad I did scare you enough for you to run. I don't know what I'd do if I actually caused you harm.

If you caused me harm, you wouldn't have known if you did....because you wouldn't have been alive...(referring to Araavos)

True

Hey...(she takes his hand) Don't feel too bad, okay? At least I'm not hurt.

Yes. That's the important part.

(follows him upstairs)

(goes to the demiplane)

Fernessa and Astarion sleep together. It's passionate, and a little rough, but they cuddle and fall asleep in each other's arms after.