Ascending Legends

[Dragongal]

Matthias nodded appreciatively. "How much prize money and when's the next one?" Kalie hit him lightly. "You're not entering any fight without me, and I doubt they'll let women in." Arryn looked to Dayn and smiled, leaning in her chair so her head rested on his shoulder.

 

[BookWyrm]

"There is an entrance fee and the pot is divided between the top contenders, but that isn't even counting the betting, which I've seen triple the pot." Dayn was just aging Matthias on now. "Actually Kalie, I fought side by side with a woman in the melee. We had fought together in the campaign as well. One of the few lady knight errant I have had the honor to meet."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn looked at him with raised eyebrows. "Oh, really? You didn't tell me that before. Do you just not want me fighting with you?" Matthias had a good laugh at that comment. Arryn was smiling to show that it was clearly a jest. She squeezed his hand under the table, letting him know everything was okay.

 

[BookWyrm]

"Out of anyone I could ever have beside me in a fight, I'd choose you love. But, there is no great honor for a knight than to joust in the honor of his lady, especially if she is sitting in the audience. So, it's not that I don't want you fighting with me. Its that I wanted to give you an honor and ceremony I know you have never received." Dayn looked over to his wife and smiled before reaching out and pulling her into a kiss. "Besides, you've never seen me in my tourney plate. It'd give me a chance to woo you even more."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn laughed. "Not sure that's possible. But, honestly, I think fun in the ring would be better than a fancy honor. Or did you forget you married a Northern valley girl?"

 

[BookWyrm]

"Oh?" Dayn had his trademark mischievous grin on for Arryn now. "Are you saying I can't woo you any more than I already have? We'll see about that later." He lightly traced his fingers over Arryn's palm. "Of course I know you are a Northern valley girl. That is part of what makes you special. But, would there be a problem if your Southern knight wanted to honor the tradition of his post by showing his wife some true knightly honor? Not that noble hogwash, but true knightly honor that traces it's lineage back to the Dragoons. What do you think of that?" Dayn knew Matthias and Kalie were watching, but he didn't care. He loved it when Arryn was in playful moods like this.

 

[Dragongal]

"When you put it that way." Kalie giggled a bit, then nudged Matthias. "Don't worry love, I like you non-noble. Personally, I think a battle in an arena would be a wonderful anniversary." Matthias looked to Kalie in surprise. "Well, um, I'll see what can be done about that, dear." Arryn laughed, then kissed Dayn's cheek. "Want to help me clean up, mo chroi?"

 

[BookWyrm]

"Certainly." Dayn pulled Arryn close for another kiss before standing up. "I can send out some letters to old friends and see about when the next errant tourney will be around." Dayn gave a quick wink to Matthias before smiling. "Duty calls it would seem. Lead on love, I am here to aid your cleaning endeavors."

 

[Dragongal]

Matthias and Kalie of course helped, and the night ended on a nice note, Matthias letting Dayn keep his old shield in case he and Arryn wanted to go mountain riding again. Once they were gone, Arryn sighed and hugged Dayn. "I'm so glad you're getting along with them."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn had genuinely enjoyed the day and the company. "I am too." Dayn squeezed Arryn tightly before kissing her forehead. "It was nice seeing you playful earlier. And the blushing was so adorable."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and nuzzled against his chest. "I'm glad you liked it. I know I had fun. Being playful is pretty fun." Arryn took his hand in both of hers, running her thumb over the scar. "How do you feel?"

 

[BookWyrm]

"I can't complain too much." Dayn opened up his hand for Arryn as she rubbed her thumb over his scar. "Do you feel anything bad?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nuzzled against his neck. "Nope. You're fine, I'm fine, everything's okay now."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Great.", Dayn said before scooping Arryn into his arms. "Would my lady love like a bath?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn giggled a bit, leaning in to nuzzle against his chest as he held her. "That sounds kind of nice. Gods, I wish we had a larger bathtub."

 

[BookWyrm]

"I'm almost half tempted to have one built for us while we are here." Dayn rested his head against Arryn's as he held her for a few moments in silence. When he did move he carried her into the bedroom before turning around and laying back on the bed with her still in his arms. Finally he kissed her and got up to heat up her water, coming back into the bedroom once everything was prepared and laying down beside her. "Everything is set for you." Dayn pressed his forehead against Arryn's and smiled. "I really wish we had a larger tub."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and leaned forward, kissing him lightly. "Maybe we should buy some property up here. An old house, we can modify it however we want. Think on it while I bathe, okay?" Arryn got up and went to the bath he'd prepared, enjoying the warmth after the long, cold day. the only reason she hurried was so Dayn could have his turn. Once she was dried off and dressed she returned to the room and sat on the bed next to Dayn, starting on brushing her hair.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn sat up and wrapped his arms around Arryn's waist as he laid his head against her shoulder, holding her for a few moments before kissing her cheek, grabbing his clothes, and heading to his bath. As he soaked he thought over Arryn's idea. They could find some property up here with an old house. It would be cheaper to renovate, and then they could use the extra money to do what they wanted with the property. When he had dried off and changed into comfier pants he walked back into the bedroom and sat down beside Arryn. "I've been thinking about about your idea.", he said as he took her hand and started to massage her palm. "I think we could do that. We could even look around tomorrow if you want."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and leaned against him, nuzzling against his neck. "Yes, please. I would like that a lot." Arryn propped her head up on his shoulder and wrapped her arms around him. This idea for their own place sounded very nice to her. Then in spring they would do it again, but instead of renovating, they'd build it all themselves. She really liked that idea.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn leaned back against the headboard as he held Arryn. The idea of having two homes sounded interesting. Then again they had talked about having one nice home on their own property and then smaller homes spread out so that they didn't have to stay at inns any more. "It is settled then. If you have any ideas of somewhere you might want to look we can try those first."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled, then said, "Near the meadow and forest. So we can shift easily for a hunt. We'll look at all of them but what do you think of that?"

 

[BookWyrm]

"I like that idea." Dayn wanted to be secluded enough to shift without worrying who might be around. Being near the meadow and forest would be a boon to that.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn leaned against him and put her head under his chin, smiling contently as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

 

[BookWyrm]

"Is there anything I can do for you?", Dayn asked as he nuzzled against Arryn's cheek. "Do you want some mead, maybe wine or water? A light massage maybe? Or do you just want to snuggle under some blankets together?"

 

[Dragongal]

"Just cuddle," Arryn replied, nuzzling lightly against his collarbone.