Ascending Legends

[BookWyrm]

They somehow managed to get cleaned up and out of the house in good time. Dayn knew it was a record for the two of them at least. As per their usual custom, they walked hand in hand the whole way to the market, though this time Dayn turned to stand in front of Arryn. "Alright. You need to find a dress, I need to find a suit, but do we have anything else we need to pick up?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn thought for a moment. There didn't seem to be much at all. "A gift for Mom. i think that's all. unless you can think of anything."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn shook his head after a moment. "Not that I can recall. So we'll split up, grab what we need, and then meet back at the house I guess?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn thought for a moment, then nodded. "You want to get the gift for Mom? Or me?"

 

[BookWyrm]

"I think it would mean more if it came from both of us."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nodded. "I honestly don't know what to get her, though."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn shrugged before saying, "A bottle of wine or cider, or would alcohol be inappropriate?"

 

[Dragongal]

"Spiced wine. Southern wine, that sweet stuff. She likes that. Do you know how to find good sweet Southern wine?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn couldn't help but laugh. "Of course. My mother made it her goal to teach her children about the wine of her homeland. I promise you I can tell the difference between an authentic sweet southern wine and the cheap knock offs no matter how they are made."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled at his enthusiasm. "Then you pick it up. I think I'll take longer to find a dress than you will to find a suit anyway."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn wrapped a hand behind Arryn's head and pulled her into a kiss. "Get on with you then, love. I'll meet you back here when we are done."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and walked away, leaving Dayn to himself. Last time they'd separated at the markets, it hadn't ended well, but this would certainly be nothing like that. It wasn't long before she found a merchant with a small selection of white dresses. Inder happened to walk by as she was looking, and decided to speak with her. "Looking for a wedding dress for your engagement to the southern noble?" "Looking for a fist in your mouth?" "Miss Eleran, there is no reason to get violent." "Tell that to Matthias and Taddereus. Look, I know you're useless, but is there truly nothing better for you to do than pester me?" That finally seemed to injure Inder's pride enough for him to slink off, giving Arryn a nasty glance that she didn't even see. The dressmaker gave her a discount for her eloquence in dealing with the priest. After much deliberation, Arryn bought her dress and put it in her pack before returning to where she had left Dayn, where he had said they would meet. On her way, she even bought two pear pastries and began munching on one.

 

[BookWyrm]

Just like Arryn had said Dayn found it quite easy to get a nice suit for the wedding. It hadn't taken terribly long to get fitted and set, but he made up for the short purchase by having to run all over Rorich to find a true Southern wine. He stopped at any place that sold wine, tasting bottle after bottle before moving on. By the time Dayn had actually found a merchant who imported a true spice southern sweet wine Dayn had a decent headache and was stumbling some. But even in his slightly drunken state Dayn could still tell the difference in the wine. When he finally arrived back at the meeting place his hood was pulled up over his head and his posture had dropped some, yet he still hugged Arryn warmly. "I am not feeling so good."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn hugged him back, surprised by his slightly drunken state. She could smell the alcohol on him. "It's okay, let's just get you home, love." She had never seen him that drunk, no matter how little he was, and this concerned her.

 

[BookWyrm]

"I have never seen the likes of so many imitation wines in one place. But, then again, we are rather far from the normal routes that you find true southern wine." Dayn looked over at Arryn, an apologetic smile on his face. "I didn't plan on having to go through so many. I'm sorry."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn kissed his cheek. "I'm only saddened by the fact that you had so much alcohol without me." Arryn wrapped her arm around his shoulders. "Now come on, we have to get you home."

 

[BookWyrm]

When Dayn looked back at how many different wines he had to taste tests he had to go through the finally find the right wine he realized that he had indeed been drinking a good amount. "Next time I'll know who to go to first.", Dayn said as they started back towards the house. "I'll make it up to you some time. Just, not with wine."

 

[Dragongal]

"Alright, love." Arryn nuzzled against his neck a bit as the walked. When they were finally home, she helped him get his jacket off. "You're not too drunk, at least."

 

[BookWyrm]

"I'm not really bad drunk, I've just got a screaming headache.", Dayn groaned as he laid the wine on their counter before walking into the bedroom. "I'm going to lay down for a bit. Hopefully this headache will ease up." He stowed his suit somewhere he knew Arryn wouldn't look before kicking off his boots and laying on the bed.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn set her pack down and took off her boots and jacket. She crawled into the bed next to him, pulling the covers over both of them as she cuddled up against him, hoping not to annoy him.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn slowly wrapped his arms around Arryn and nuzzled against her when she cuddled up to him. His head might feel like it was split open with an ax again, but he wasn't going to pass up cuddling with his wife. "Hi love.", he said quietly.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and kissed his forehead, using her magic to ease his pain some. "Hi mo chroi. You should rest some, okay? Later I'll get up and make us some dinner."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Mhm." Dayn laid his head against Arryn's neck. For one he wanted to be close to her, and two it helped keep the light out of his eyes. But even despite his miserable headache Dayn gently rubbed his hand along Arryn's back as he rested.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and moved to block out more of the light. She laid with him for a while, before getting up and adjusting the pillow so the light wouldn't be in his eyes, and going to the kitchen to start a simple dinner of shepherds pie. When she was done, she brought a large plate over for him; they could share.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn had been somewhere between sleep and wakefulness when Arryn had left him. When she adjusted the pillow he buried his face against it and dozed off again. He wasn't sure when he came to again, but he knew it was because he could smell shepherds pie. He stretched out some and yawned before sitting up to make room for Arryn. "It certainly smells good. Come on over and get comfortable. I'm not touching it until you join me.", he said with a tired but playful smile.