Ascending Legends

[Dragongal]

<I think I'm comfortable, but maybe we should cuddle at home, where a hunter can't see us.>

 

[BookWyrm]

For just a moment the thought sent a shiver down Dayn's spine. His body tensed as the memory caused a recollection of pain to shoot through his scarred body. Dayn quietly nudged Arryn, helping her to her feet, before leading her back to where their packs were. The whole trip back Dayn was silent as he tried to put the memories from his mind. He didn't know why the trap at the barn came back to bother him now, but it had. When they finally reached their packs again Dayn still felt the pain in his scars.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn walked over to Dayn and nuzzled him with concern. <I meant boar hunters beloved. I'm sorry if I upset you.> She had noticed Dayn's silence and tenseness.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn laid his head against Arryn's neck and sighed heavily as he slowly relaxed. <Its okay love.> He moved his head, gently placing it under her chin. <Out of all the times it could bother me I figured it would haunt me in my sleep. But no, it strikes during the broad daylight.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn licked his cheek before shifting and wrapping her arms around his neck for a few seconds before she got dressed, ignoring the cold to embrace him.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn sat down and laid his head over Arryn's shoulder. He just wanted to be close to her, to feel her arms around his neck. <I don't know why it bothered me so bad.>

 

[Dragongal]

"Maybe because I was here too? I don't know, but I wish I hadn't upset you." Arryn slowly continued petting him once she was dressed, keeping her arms around his neck and running her fingers through his fur slowly

 

[BookWyrm]

<It wasn't your fault Arryn.> Dayn nuzzled against Arryn's neck before licking her. <I guess I can shift back now. You said you wanted to go home again anyway.> Dayn pulled back enough to have the space to shift before walking over to his clothes and getting dressed.

 

[Dragongal]

Once he was dressed, she wrapped her arms around him and buried her face against his neck. "I'm sorry."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn wrapped his arms around Arryn and held her tight. "There is nothing to apologize for my love." After a few moments Dayn pulled back just enough so that he could look her in the eye and let her see his smile. "I'm thinking it is time we get back and cuddle up by the fire."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nuzzled against his neck, then pulled back a bit and nodded, still holding his hand.

 

[BookWyrm]

The trip back to the house was quiet, though with it being such a short walk back it wasn't too bad. Once inside Dayn helped Arryn out of her jacket before hanging it up, his own jacket going right beside it before sliding out of his boots and tending to the fires. Thankfully they were still going and needed very little work, meaning he had plenty of time to arrange the blanket nest in front of the hearth. After he finished up, though, he walked into their bedroom and undressed before shifting into a wolf again before laying down in the center of the blanket nest as he waited on Arryn.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn walked over and laid down, wrapping her arms around his neck and burying her face in his fur. She still was concerned over him after earlier, and that always made her cuddly.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn's tail wagged happily when Arryn laid down next to him. He could tell she was still concerned about him, and she had good reason to be. He hadn't had an episode like this since right after it happened. Ever since the curse had been broken he'd healed pretty well, and without much mental impact. But somewhere floating around there was still apparently some issues.


Dayn licked Arryn's cheek lovingly. <Why the long face love?>

 

[Dragongal]

"You were hurting. I don't like it when you hurt." Arryn nuzzled against neck some fir emphasis

 

[BookWyrm]

<How did...> Dayn knew better than to ask that. Their bond allowed them to be silently aware of many things concerning each other, and usually at the other's expense. Dayn curled around Arryn and nuzzled his head up against her as he whined quietly. His scars weren't hurting any more, but he still felt off for sure.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn slowly ran her hand over his fur,before doing somethingshe knew he'd like, scratching behind his ear.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn purred contently as he nuzzled up against Arryn. He was slowly winding down as Arryn scratched behind his ears. He wanted to do something in return for her, but as a wolf it made things difficult. She seemed comfortable so he didn't exactly want to shift and jumble everything up. So instead he gently laid his head across her lap and curled his body around her.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn continued slowly petting him and scratching his ears, thankful for his warmth. She wanted to take care of him as best she could.

 

[BookWyrm]

<What would you like to do once the ceremony is over tomorrow?> The question kind of came from out of the air, but Dayn was curious.

 

[Dragongal]

"Well, mom is going to make a very big dinner for everyone. Then we'll probably end up talking with everyone for a bit. After that, well, I've a few ideas for when we're in private. But besides all of that, I don't think anything else."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn purred quietly as he listened to Arryn. <That'll be nice. I think it'll be nice to eat with everyone tomorrow.> Dayn slowly tilted his head to look up at Arryn, his ice blue eyes tracing over her features. <Though I am curious about your plans. But I can wait for those.>

 

[Dragongal]

"Mm, well, we won't need fancy clothing for those plans." Arryn chuckled, still petting him."Did you have any ideas for the rest of our time?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn's lips curled back, flashing his massive canines as he yawned. <Is there anything wrong with improvising?> Dayn huffed quietly. <I might have an idea.>

 

[Dragongal]

"I assume that means you won't tell me?" Arryn laughed a bit before adjusting her position so she could nuzzle against his neck.