on.
„In a nutshel , Grigori partners often – usually fairly early on in a new partnership – have an inclination to explore … possibilities. When we realise that we are bound to one person for a long time, it seems logical that if we could be partners in life as well as work, that would be a good outcome. However, history has shown us that the compatibility of Grigori is almost non-existent. Often, when partners explore the …"
„Physicalities," Nyla offered, the corners of her mouth lifting.
I couldn"t stop the quick glance at Lincoln. He was sitting very stil , looking at his hands laid flat on the table as if he were about to push it into the ground.
„Yes," Rudyard smiled at her, „ physicalities of a relationship they quickly discover there are some very severe consequences. Many believe it is a type of fall-safe system the angels put in us to prevent emotional bonding that could distract us from our duties. „Others," he smiled again at Nyla, „believe it has more to do with the angel part in us interfering, because angels are independent beings – they do not partner the way humans do. Either way, it has become apparent making a … physical connection is not something to be done without all the information."
„But, you two are together?" Lincoln said, still not looking up.
„Yes, we are." Nyla looked at me, a soft knowing smile setting on her lips. „It is generally seen as a rule, a guideline to being Grigori, that we must all accept that partners are not compatible … as mates. Do you know why that is, Violet?"
„It weakens us."
„Lincoln? Nyla pressed.
„Sometimes we can lose our powers altogether, sometimes just one partner does, sometimes both are left without defences." Lincoln concentrated on his hands, inspecting his now splayed fingers on the table. „It"s always a bit different, but ultimately, the partnership is altered and weakened overall. Partners that … get involved … reduce their chance of survival."
„Very good, Lincoln. I can see you have considered this," Nyla said kindly, though it seemed to upset him and he threw his hands down and twisted his body in the chair away from us.
„Right," I said, starting to realise the enormity of what they were saying. „So, if partners are ever ..."
„Physical," Rudyard offered again.
„Yeah. It"s … bad. I mean, real y bad."
Nyla"s look turned to one of sympathy. „It is a likely consequence. But as we said, it seems Rudy and I are the exception. With all things in life there are always different ends to a scale. We are the very opposite."
Rudyard reached over and closed his hands over Nyla"s. „When Nyla and I first became partners, it was simply not an option for us not to explore our love. It was part of us, and in the end, no matter what the cost, we believed in that love. When we first became intimate, instead of it pushing us apart, it brought us together – completely. Nyla and I are partners through our angelic senses and as Grigori, but we are also partners through our human souls, linked in every way."
My eyes went to Lincoln. He had turned back towards the table and was already staring at me. I knew what we were both thinking and my heart started thumping so hard I was sure everyone could hear it. Remembering when we had kissed on my birthday, the way our bodies and souls seemed to intertwine so perfectly. The way my healing always seemed to work, through a physical connection.
„And your powers?" Lincoln asked not taking his eyes from me. It was as if he couldn"t.
„Ful y intact – and through our connection souls they are in fact amplified within one another."
„I … I don"t understand," Lincoln said.
„It"s hard to explain. The best explanation I can give is to ask you to imagine a tunnel. Like there is an invisible tunnel between Nyla and myself and we can each, at any time, walk through or reach through that tunnel to one another. So can our powers. We can always feel each other and each
„In a nutshel , Grigori partners often – usually fairly early on in a new partnership – have an inclination to explore … possibilities. When we realise that we are bound to one person for a long time, it seems logical that if we could be partners in life as well as work, that would be a good outcome. However, history has shown us that the compatibility of Grigori is almost non-existent. Often, when partners explore the …"
„Physicalities," Nyla offered, the corners of her mouth lifting.
I couldn"t stop the quick glance at Lincoln. He was sitting very stil , looking at his hands laid flat on the table as if he were about to push it into the ground.
„Yes," Rudyard smiled at her, „ physicalities of a relationship they quickly discover there are some very severe consequences. Many believe it is a type of fall-safe system the angels put in us to prevent emotional bonding that could distract us from our duties. „Others," he smiled again at Nyla, „believe it has more to do with the angel part in us interfering, because angels are independent beings – they do not partner the way humans do. Either way, it has become apparent making a … physical connection is not something to be done without all the information."
„But, you two are together?" Lincoln said, still not looking up.
„Yes, we are." Nyla looked at me, a soft knowing smile setting on her lips. „It is generally seen as a rule, a guideline to being Grigori, that we must all accept that partners are not compatible … as mates. Do you know why that is, Violet?"
„It weakens us."
„Lincoln? Nyla pressed.
„Sometimes we can lose our powers altogether, sometimes just one partner does, sometimes both are left without defences." Lincoln concentrated on his hands, inspecting his now splayed fingers on the table. „It"s always a bit different, but ultimately, the partnership is altered and weakened overall. Partners that … get involved … reduce their chance of survival."
„Very good, Lincoln. I can see you have considered this," Nyla said kindly, though it seemed to upset him and he threw his hands down and twisted his body in the chair away from us.
„Right," I said, starting to realise the enormity of what they were saying. „So, if partners are ever ..."
„Physical," Rudyard offered again.
„Yeah. It"s … bad. I mean, real y bad."
Nyla"s look turned to one of sympathy. „It is a likely consequence. But as we said, it seems Rudy and I are the exception. With all things in life there are always different ends to a scale. We are the very opposite."
Rudyard reached over and closed his hands over Nyla"s. „When Nyla and I first became partners, it was simply not an option for us not to explore our love. It was part of us, and in the end, no matter what the cost, we believed in that love. When we first became intimate, instead of it pushing us apart, it brought us together – completely. Nyla and I are partners through our angelic senses and as Grigori, but we are also partners through our human souls, linked in every way."
My eyes went to Lincoln. He had turned back towards the table and was already staring at me. I knew what we were both thinking and my heart started thumping so hard I was sure everyone could hear it. Remembering when we had kissed on my birthday, the way our bodies and souls seemed to intertwine so perfectly. The way my healing always seemed to work, through a physical connection.
„And your powers?" Lincoln asked not taking his eyes from me. It was as if he couldn"t.
„Ful y intact – and through our connection souls they are in fact amplified within one another."
„I … I don"t understand," Lincoln said.
„It"s hard to explain. The best explanation I can give is to ask you to imagine a tunnel. Like there is an invisible tunnel between Nyla and myself and we can each, at any time, walk through or reach through that tunnel to one another. So can our powers. We can always feel each other and each
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