Ascending Legends

[BookWyrm]

Dayn hadn't really had any time to think about it until now seeing as how he had fallen asleep right after the butterfly incident. "Arryn, I promise that I'm not going to do anything, I just want to see about something." Dayn closed his eyes and laid his hands in his lap before focusing on the feeling that he had felt each time he had managed to delve into that magic. That deep, comfortable, relaxed, slightly aroused feeling from when they had been together. It was similar to shifting with his lycanthropy, which had taught him to pay attention to emotions and feelings perhaps unconsciously. And the work actually paid off. Dayn opened his eyes and noticed the mana arcing over his body before gathering in his palms. He smiled and laughed quietly before looking over at Arryn and closed his hands, dousing the mana before opening his hands again.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled, glad that he had doused it. "I'm glad you have control of it, dearest." Arryn leaned her head against his shoulder before nuzzling against his neck. "But can we still go to Libro? Please?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn tucked his head against Arryn's neck as he reached out and gently played with her hair, his other arm embracing her. "Yes, we will." Dayn reached over and grabbed Arryn's shirt from the previous day and laid it in her lap. "Not that I am complaining, but I think you need to put this on first."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled, nuzzling against Dayn's neck a bit before pulling back and putting her shirt on. "Breakfast first?"

 

[BookWyrm]

"Yes please.", Dayn said as he smiled to Arryn. "I've never felt this drained though. What do I need to help me recover?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn hid the concern this caused her. Maybe it was just mana burn. Maybe it was more. "Fruits, sweets. Meat's okay, but it doesn't help your mana recover as quickly."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn nodded before running a hand through his hair and stretching. After dropping his arms down he looked at Arryn and smiled. Despite being worn out he still managed to have his usual broad smile. He hoped that would put her at ease some. "You are pretty much giving me an excuse to indulge my sweet tooth. I'm not going to complain about that." Dayn stretched out his legs and leaned forward to stand, finding his feet easily despite wobbling for a moment. He held out a hand to Arryn and helped her to her feet before wrapping his arms around her and nuzzling against her neck. "I'm okay love. I'm just tired. I don't know how are why I was able to create a living butterfly straight from raw mana, but apparently I can." His arms tightened around her slightly as he pulled her closer to him, sudden worry filling his voice. "This.......doesn't change anything between.......us....does it?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn felt her heart ache at that question - did he really think that was possible? Something changing between them? She noticed how he held her a bit closer - was he scared of the answer? Nothing could change how she felt for him, he ought to know that. "Of course not, mo chroi. I just want to talk to Libro to make sure this doesn't have any bad side effects before you cast any more. After breakfast, we'll go see Libro, then come home, and you can rest, okay? I know how mana drain feels, and really, it's best to just rest."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn's shoulders rested as the tension left his body, though he still held Arryn close to him. He wanted to feel her against him, to have her arms around his neck. It was comforting to feel her love when he was scared. "I don't know why I asked that. I'm sorry Arryn.", Dayn's voice quivered slightly as he buried his face against her neck.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn reached up and slowly wrapped her arms around his neck. "It's okay. Don't apologize, love." Did he seem... scared? He'd seemed so nonchalant about all of this earlier. She lightly started to play with his hair, letting him know that she was there. She liked that he was open, but she didn't like how emotionally unstable he seemed - she hadn't known that this was worrying him until just now. And last night, just before he'd passed out, he'd almost seemed... drunk. She wondered how much of this was his finally relaxing around her, and how much was an effect of his new magic.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn sighed contently as Arryn gently played with his hair. So many emotions flooding his system, just one right after the other with no time to filter between them. It was like what happened right after he was bitten by the beast back in Riverbend all over again. A few quiet moments later Dayn looked at Arryn, a smile on his face, before he gently pressed his forehead against Arryn's. "I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't scared about this. Last night, I felt, odd. To a degree I still feel the affect of the magic, which might explain the change in emotions. I'm sor.....I'm not trying to play with your emotions on purpose. I don't understand what is happening in me, and it scares me. But when I feel your touch on my skin I feel safe." Dayn closed his eyes as his hands gently moved to wrap around Arryn's. "Is it foolish for a man who has stared death in the face with utter peace of mind to be terrified of the unknown?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and nuzzled against his neck. "Don't worry about me, love. My emotions are fine, as long as I have you. I think fear is okay. It's a good thing, it helps keep us alive. It's only bad when you let it stop you. You just have to run towards it sometimes. And I'll run right next to you. I promise."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn gently nuzzled against Arryn before kissing her cheek. He continued to nuzzle and kiss her until he finally made it to her lips. The first kiss was gentle and light, just barely a brush of his lips against her's before the second kiss, which pressed a little further. The third kiss was full contact, and Dayn bared his soul to her with it. It was a deep, heartfelt expression that lingered for several long, luxurious moments. "Words cannot express just how much you mean to me. I hope that was satisfactory."

 

[Dragongal]

"Mm, I get the idea, I think."Arryn smiled, quite content with the kissing. She pressed her head against his collarbone and said, "As much as I would love another show of your feelings, I think we should make breakfast."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn's stomach rumbled quite loudly in response, eliciting a laugh from him. "I think that sounds like a good idea." Dayn held onto one of Arryn's hands as they walked into the kitchen. He grabbed a bowl and started to fill it with fruit and pastries, and maybe one or two sausages. As he filled the bowl he munched on a pear. Once there was enough food for the both of them Dayn turned back to Arryn and smiled despite the pear he held in his mouth, nodding his head back towards the blanket nest before walking over and sitting down in the middle of it.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and sat down behind him, reaching up to gently massage along his neck and shoulders.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn sighed happily, his body relaxing into Arryn's hands as she worked. "This is a pleasant surprise."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn leaned forward and kissed his neck lightly, still working. "I'm glad you like it."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Mhm, I like it a lot." Dayn smiled, occasionally remembering to eat a berry or bite of sausage here and there.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn finished up, then kissed the back of his neck again befoe moving to site next to him and taking a sausage from his bowl.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn rolled his shoulders back and leaned in to kiss Arryn's cheek when she sat next to him. "Thanks love."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nuzzled against his neck in response. Once they had finished breakfast and bundled up, they headed out to Libro's. Arryn held Dayn's hand the whole way there. (Control of Libro is passed to you)

 

[BookWyrm]

Libro walked out from behind his bookcase and noticed Arryn and Dayn standing in the foyer. "Neither of you look like your lives are hanging in the balance, so I'm guessing this is a slightly more pleasant visit?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nodded a bit, squeezing Dayn's hand. "Well, yes, um... it's about Dayn...."

 

[BookWyrm]

Libro walked forward and stood a few paces away from the couple. "What about our master wolf here? He seems to be well fed and in fine health. Apparently you have been very good to him so far." Dayn couldn't help but smile. "I'm taking to married life quiet well actually." Libro's eyes lit up. "Oh? When was the ceremony?"