When is a familiar too 'familiar'? (for alexandra_lightwood)

[magna_bane]

Just because people knew who you were, didn't mean you wanted to talk to them. Magna made it a practice never to be seen when she walked through the walls in search of her lady's rooms. Evaporating and moving from place to place became a bit of a game, as did walking without making a sound. Not even the long train that dragged the floor from her corseted coat dared make a sound as it whispered over the hard stone.

Sleek tight leather hugged her legs making it easy to move in spite of the almost dress like top. Even the hat on her head covering one peaked ear didn't rustle with her movements. After all, if the queen knew of a familiar being too familiar Magna would likely cease to exist.

Flicking the end of her long silken tail, he looped lazily about her waist as she ducked out of the way of passing servants. Reflecting almost glowing golden feline eyes followed their travel until they disappeared around the corner... only then did she grin baring sharp feline teeth that lingered even as she faded from view.

Reappearing, she perched on the back of a chaise lounge in the room and let her tail unwind to swish slowly through the air. The pointed ear not hidden under the top hat flicked and turned as she listened for her lady even as she looked about searching for the woman she'd chosen herself to die and live for.

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[alexandra_lightwood]

There were some days when Alec hated being a Lightwood. With the name came certain expectations. Once, her family might have been heroes, but now it was dark magic that held their reputation. Her mother was the greatest evil sorceress of her generation, crafting the poisoned apples that had become so famous in the tale of Snow White.

That had been because of jealousy, her father's infidelity... At least that's what Isabelle had told her and Alec had no reason to doubt that it was true.

And since her mother wielded so much power, it was assumed her eldest daughter would have the same magical skills.

Perhaps if Alec wanted to be evil, she might excel at her studies but it was white magic that interested her, causing all her attempts at dark sorcery failing miserably. Which only seemed to make her mother more determined.

This time her resolve took a new form. If Alec couldn't perform spells like a proper Lightwood, then she could dress the part. Before Alec knew what hit her, she was shoved into a black gown that dripped with lace... completely impractical and ridiculous looking on her but it was the type of thing that a sorceress would wear.

Gritting her teeth through the party her parents had thrown, she finally made her escape, almost running through the hallways to hide in her room. Shutting the door behind her, she wove a spell into the lock, knowing that it would keep most people away... she hoped.

Turning away from the door, she almost let out a yelp when she noticed bright gold eyes staring at her, her surprise turning to worry instantly. "Magnus! What are you doing here? What if someone sees you?"

[magna_bane]

Much to her dismay, Alec wasn't there. Most 'parties' had her running away quickly before her mom started something as ghastly as a kissing booth to find her a man of power or influence. Magna made a point to stay invisible for things like that. After all, a familiar stayed close only to be readily available when called...

She'd sneered at most of her kind for letting it happen. A familiar had to pick a master. In the end, it could not be forcefully bound. Magna picked Alec... probably the first time she looked at the poor forlorn sorceress trying to fight her birthright. Most familiars picked based on magic compatibility and how much power they could acquire...

Magna picked for the wrong reason. She picked for something far deeper and closer to her heart. Something that remained forbidden in spoken word even if it was not written into law. But even if it were, she'd make the same choice.

Draping over the back of the lounge, she slipped her feet up onto it before sprawling in awkward angles like a cat. Magna liked to sleep, but her eyes stayed attentively on the door. Which gave her quite a show as her lovely blue eyed sorcerer flailed so impressively. "No one sees me unless I want to be seen."

The Cheshire cat grin spread over her face as she took in the dress. "You look... beautiful."

[alexandra_lightwood]

Part of Alec had hoped that Magnus would be waiting for her even if she knew it was forbidden to think of a familiar as more than just a magical assistant. Magnus was her friend... more than that when they were alone. But as she'd waited for her mother to become bored with shoving her at every eligible prince, Alec couldn't help thinking of golden eyes and smiles that had a hint of fang.

Golden eyes that were bright that caught every reaction as Alec flailed over having her heart's desire show up even while terrified someone might hurt Magnus for being so close to her 'mistress.'

As her racing heart slowed to a calmer rhythm, she couldn't help smiling at the way her familiar had managed to sprawl on the lounge. "That means you want me to see you."

Which was obvious, but they both knew she meant it in another, more intimate way. Especially when the words were accompanied by a blush that brightened at the compliment.

For a moment, she fidgeted, almost crossing her arms over her chest, before realizing she'd look foolish doing so. "No I don't... there's too much cleavage showing and I don't have the right shape for it."

Isabelle would look stunning in it. She had the confidence and the looks to pull it off. The lace made it tasteful for someone her age, but the design hinted at femme fatale instead of the scholar that Alec yearned to become. The only part of the entire outfit was the corset and stockings that had been required to make her look like a proper sorceress... or make her look more attractive to potential suitors that Alec didn't want. "It's not meant for someone like me."

[magna_bane]

Purring softly at Alec's words, she smiled softer. She did want the other girl to see her. In far more ways than one. Reaching up, she pulled the hat off and tossed it onto another chair letting the short raven colored hair slip forward into her face. "Next time I'll wait unclothed for you to see how much of a reaction I can get from you?"

Her impish nature would likely get her into trouble eventually. But flirting with Alec and trying to get her affections remained the highlight of her day. In fact, the comment about cleavage had golden eyes going straight there. She eyed the corset and plunging neckline before smiling with every ounce of desire and mischief. "I like it."

As Alec complained, Manga evaporated from her spot on the lounge only to reappear right in front of her sorceress. Without so much as a 'by your leave' her hands pressed against the corset and slid up over her cleavage to her shoulders. Nimbly she pushed it off of Alec's shoulders as she leaned in to lick along the rounded curve of a breast. "Mm... there is too much showing... for them. I rather like it for myself." Toying with the binding of the corset, her mind started to calculated how much to leave on for the task of only pulling the dress off of her lovely lady's bust.

"Regardless of who it is 'meant' for, my dear lady... you look lovely." Carefully, she caught Alec's eyes as her fingers undid just enough and even went so far as to retie the laces to keep the corset mostly on the young sorceress. Then she slowly pulled the neckline down and away from pale silken skin. "And I think... you need to relax a little." As soon as a hint of nipple showed, she lowered her head to flick her tongue over it. "Get on the bed for me?"

[alexandra_lightwood]

That smile reassured her that she'd said the right thing. Words would never be her strength but she wanted Magnus to know how much she cared, that she loved Magnus even if it was forbidden. "Now that I know you won't let anyone else see you, the reaction would be different."

Being with someone was still new to her, but she was gaining confidence, behind locked doors at least. Hopefully Magnus would be patient, letting them take their time as her fears of her familiar being taken from her began to lessen.

Although, she doubted she'd ever stop reacting to the way Magnus' gaze caused her to blush, warmth creeping across her cheeks and her dislike for the dress forgotten as her love's attention focused on the corset. Which was the only reason she liked the frustrating thing, knowing how much Magnus would like the lingerie that had been required for the gown.

Shivering when Magnus appeared so close to her, breath stuttering at the feeling of her familiar's hands moving over the smooth fabric, imagining how it would feel if there was no fabric separating them. Gasping as Magnus' tongue brushed against her skin, she reached up to slide her fingers through her familiar's dark hair. "I'd wear it for you whenever you wished."

It wasn't the sort of thing she was supposed to say to her familiar, but Alec didn't care. No one would catch them in her quarters when both their magics were applied to the door.

Meeting Magnus' eyes, she realized that her love really did think of her as beautiful, her appreciation of he dress, and of Alec, obvious in her golden eyes. Her hand tightened slightly in Magnus' hair she undid the laces, arching closer as her love licked her again.

"I'm the one that's supposed to give orders." Not that she ever did. Alec knew that Magnus choosing her had been a gift and she would never force another to do her bidding. Whenever she needed her familiar's help, she asked, giving Magnus the choice of refusing.

But that didn't mean she wouldn't tease her familiar whenever possible. Catching Magnus' wrist she rubbed her thumb over her love's pulse before lifting her hand to kiss her fingertips. "I'll go if we both get a chance to relax."

[magna_bane]

"I'm happy to know that, my lady." Magna gently guided Alec toward the bed as she peeled and maneuvered the sorceress' arms from the sleeves of the dress. Pressing her hands flat against bare skin, she pushed the fabric down till the entirety of the eldest Lightwood's breasts were full and bare before her.

Fingertips traced the heavy curve of their underside as a purr rumbled in her chest. As she leaned in, her hands moved from the lovely mounds just as her lips closed around a nipple. Licking, suckling and nibbling at the sensitive nub, she moved her hands down to cup the curve of Alec's rear and draw her close.

Kneading the rounded muscles, she flicked her tongue over the hardened nipple before releasing it. Moving, she caught the other and repeated the actions to the other. A low chuckle left her as he fingers slowly coiled in the skirts of the dress and lifted the hem higher and higher. Drawing an elongated lick over a nipple, her hands finally lifted the dress completely.

That was the moment she guided the raven-haired princess down onto the mattress. Gently pushing her legs apart, those hands moved to gather the elaborate dress about her lady's middle leaving long legs open to her touch as well as her chest and arms.Settling between Alec's legs, she smoother her touch along hips and thighs, tracing stockings and garters as she moved.

"Touching and loving you... is always my chance to relax, my dearest one..." Leaning down, she brushed their lips together before kissing them a little deeper as the kiss.