So much time had passed since the last time they had seen each other. In the far reaches of her mind, he was becoming a haunted ghost, an apparition. At this point, the silver woman was unsure what exactly her betrothal at such a young age entailed, but being separated for so long surely was not part of the deal. Dragos had been damn near impossible to track down, and if not for her determination, she probably would have stopped searching. For now though, with a heavily weighted heart, she had put a pause on her search so that she could prepare and better her skills for later use.

Thankfully for her, the chambers appeared much more lively than the Labyrinth had been, birds chirping along the walls as sun peered down from above. It served as a wonderful distraction from her internal monologue for the time being, and for that she was ever thankful. Deluca lingered close to the inner circle of sun from where the ceiling opened up, striped silver pelt nearly glistening against everything else in the cave.

Zsolt had known of some of his family having arranged marriages whereas he had been lucky enough so far to not be apart of those situations. He wasn't sure how he'd react to be honest but now knowing that Syanna was out there and it hadn't been part of anything arranged, he was grateful. Syanna was no life mate but she could very well be his mate or even wife, lover, whatever they wanted to call each other. But onto other things as Zsolt found himself within the Labyrinth and further into it than he had originally thought he had gone. Claws hit rocks as he scrapped it against the hard surface to sharpen and find his way back. His mismatched jewels glancing around his environment, drinking it in as keeping track of how many tunnels there were and a note to explore them later on once he found himself within a chamber.

Blinking slightly, the light that came through had been a surprise nearly blinding him but he recovered in time to see a familiar figure. He didn't know her name but had seen her in passing, meetings prior to their arrival to Amaryllis and the taking of the Hollow. I've yet to catch the name of an angel before me, perhaps now I can have it? Yes he was flirting, and yes he knew she was meant for another. A little flirting wouldn't hurt.

@Deluca

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If there was one thing Deluca did have going for her, it was her memory's ability to recall familiar faces....especially those of Savante origin. She had not expected another to be here, especially so deeply into a cave system than most would have turned away. To say the medic was surprised was an understatement. An eerily familiar voice rings out in obvious flirtation, causing Deluca's head to whip around to look at the Savante. The angel comment doesn't go unnoticed, although it causes the slightest of smirks to highlight her lips. Hellfire angel, perhaps, but she was no divine angel, that was for certain. " Deluca Bianchi, and if I remember right....you are @Zsolt Savante. " The silver woman mused aloud, salmon colored eyes carefully observing him from her current position for safety reasons. She had no reason to believe any member of the Savante would attack her, given their political alliance of families, but she could never be sure. "What brings you out here? "

Many probably would turn away but Zsolt rather enjoyed the darkness, not so much the dambness but who would hear him complain about it? No one. So his mouth was kept shut on that as the delectable turned to face him and Zsolt was left with a shimmering smirk on her face and boyish one on his own. She speaks her name, and it rings a bell to her features and when she recalls his name he puts a paw to his chest, his claws had already been out and the dug into the chest covered mane. Oh how ashamed I should be for not remembering your name when you so easily remembered mine. Mock shame as he chuckled before dipping his head to her in a full respect mood. A pleasure to officially meet you, @Deluca Bianchi. He would state to her. In truth, I'm drawn to the darkness plus I've ever to explore such areas, you?

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The ivory man seemed fairly harmless. at least in the moment. She relaxes slightly then, shoulders softening and lowering despite her unknowing they had tensed in the first place. His feigned shame elicits an eyeroll from her, hardly visible in the somewhat shaded, somewhat lit up area they found themselves in. For now it seemed she would be staying here to conversate, so she reclines to her haunches to make herself more comfortable. " I would not expect everyone to remember my name, sir. " She muses softly, settling in even further onto the cool stone. It permeated the hot fur of her belly, effectively cooling her down. " This isn't my type of place. I had hoped I'd find more plants here, but... it seems I've only found you. "

He moved closer to her, his claws scrapping against the ground once more to sharpen them before he felt content with how sharp they were and closed the off so that he wouldn't harm the flower before him. Ears twisting as she spoke and even called him sir which only caused a chuckle to form from his throat. No need to call me sir, Zsolt will be just fine. He would comment to her before finding a spot to lounge on the cooler ground beneath his feet and watching her with mismatched jewels. Even @Deluca had settled herself down in a sitting position on the solid rocky ground. Oh? Are you a medic or are your plants meant for other reasons? He was curious, Syanna collected plants but they were not the oh so good kind.

+5 sharpen your weapons (claws or teeth) 2/2

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The lack of plants located thus far had proven disappointing to the medic, an emotion she found hard to swallow as it left a bitter taste on the tongue one could not easily dismiss. Compared to the Labyrinth, this place was much less eerie and more inviting, even to nature, but not enough to enforce its growth unfortunately. With a dismissive sigh, she turned her attention back to the conversation at hand. Zsolt will be just fine. Lips pressed firmly together as she dips her head curtly in response. " @Zsolt it is. " A paw stretches out ahead of her body lazily, flexing the toes individually before retreating the limb back to its original position. One musn't get comfy around strangers, and that meant making sure to keep all limbs operable. " I am a medic, yes. Medics are knowledgeable in both healing and poisonous herbs...or at least I am, I suppose. " The silver woman pauses then, salmon eyes diverting to the Savante man before her. " Do you know anything about where plants grow best here? "

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Perhaps him getting comfortable was a mistake but Zsolt felt like he had no reason whatsoever to think that she would attack him. His mismatched jewels did watch her intently as she - first agreed to just call him Zsolt - then began to explain just what she did as an occupation. Ears twisting in his dark locks as he listened intently. He seemed to have an attraction to those that dealt in poisons and herbs. Though his beloved dark queen dealt with poisons and not the latter, it didn't bother him and as he eyed @Deluca, drinking in her appearance. She was very attractive. There are some plants in the desert, though they are more of the poison type of plants. He would muse towards her. I think perhaps a clearing or even some jungles, there are plenty here in Amaryllis.

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In the silence, the soft calls of birds and the wind settled in to fill the gap. It was a peaceful sound to her, a reassurance that all was well with the world. For a moment she finds herself with eyelids closed peacefully, thoroughly enjoying the sound. As he begins to speak again, her eyes open to focus her attention on the pale man, ears cusped forward to him. She nods along, acknowledging his sharing of knowledge for her. " The jungle...how far is that from here? " Having never been to it, it was important to know how long the trek was so that she could seek it out again on a different day. If she was lucky, @Zsolt would know just how far it was.

He would've gratefully left her in the peace and silence but he had told her information and knew that there was probably going to be some questions so instead of leaving, Zsolt stayed where he was before finding himself bored and debating on leaving for good this time. There was only so much silence could do for him and this was not the good kind. But thankfully, @Deluca decided to break the silence shortly after he had given her some information and asked about where the nearest jungle was. Zsolt would sit there and think for a split second before finally answering. It would probably take a day or two to get to either jungle. One is to the North of here and the other is more Eastern. Probably not helpful.

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