Ascending Legends

[Dragongal]

Arryn opened her eyes and immediately kissed his head. "Morning. Siochana contacted me. Said I was safe now."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Mm, great.", Dayn sounded tired and more than a tad bit lazy as he nuzzled against Arryn's neck. "Just a little longer. I don't wanna get up."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled and pulled him closer. "You're adorable, y'know that? I wanted to show you the underground merchant's streets before we had to meet up with the others. But i guess we can stay here if you like...."

 

[BookWyrm]

I guess I need to get up then. Dayn yawned and stretched before randomly deciding to give Arryn a passionate good morning kiss. "Well,", he said once they pulled away. "I guess we can get up. As long as we can take a bath first."

 

[Dragongal]

Quite surprised by the kiss, Arryn looked up at him with a smile. "Um, I'm just fine with that." At least it was a two-person bath. Arryn went and ordered some hot water to be run in their room before returning. Once the tub was filled, Arryn undressed and slowly got in. She would miss Dayn's ability to warm the water himself, that was for sure.

 

[BookWyrm]

"I could watch you undress all day long." Dayn slid out of his pants and joined Arryn in the warm water. He winced, though, as his back and neck continued to protest from the trip. "Or, I could, if I didn't have a crik in my neck. Damned pack."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and moved closer to him to lay her hand on the back of his neck. Using her magic, she helped relieve the pain throughout his body. It wasn't hard, since he wasn't actually injured. Once that was done, she leaned her head on his shoulder. "Does that feel any better...?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn kissed Arryn's forehead and smiled. "Yes, but not nearly as nice as a massage."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled a bit. "Well I'm not especially good at massaging, mo chroi. Maybe I can try once we're clean and dressed, though? We should have time."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Not especially good? Love, don't sell yourself short." Dayn lifted Arryn's chin gently as he brushed his thumb across her lips. "How about we get cleaned up first, though?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled. "I did just say that." Once they had both cleaned and dressed, Arryn made Dayn lay face-down on the bed so she could try to work on his back and shoulders. Needless to say, she used her magic in tandem, but didn't think she did a bad job. Once she was done she flopped down next to Dayn and cuddled up to him.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn had a goofy smile on his face as Arryn snuggled against him. "Your hands are just magical."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled as kissed his cheek. "I see what you did there."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Mhm." Dayn pressed his forehead against Arryn's as he wrapped his arms around her neck. "I thought you might like that."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and leaned forward to give him a kiss. When they separated, she quietly said, "Would you like to stroll through the underground markets with me?"

 

[BookWyrm]

"Of course I would, my Lady." Dayn moved to the edge of the bed and stood up before offering his hand to Arryn. "What kind of knight would allow a beautiful young noble Lady such as yourself wander underground markets without an escort?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn took his hand and stood up. "Sweet talker. Come on, put on your weapons belt." Once they were both armed, she took his hand and led him down the stairs and outside into the bustling streets. Arryn stepped right into the crowds and dragged Dayn along with her. "Come on noble boy, keep up!"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn grinned as he caught up with Arryn and took both of her hands and spun her around to stand in front of him. "My dearest, if you seek to make me blush, noble boy is not the term to use." They danced the first steps to a noble waltz for a few moments before Dayn kissed Arryn's hand and pulled her along teasingly. "Where were we going again?"

 

[Dragongal]

"Just teasing, mo chroi. Follow me!" Arryn led him toward the face of the mountain. The street appeared to be more of an alley that ran into the flattened stone face, but a few stairs in front of it led to the streets. "We're going in by the tavern district. Trust me."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Why would I not?" Dayn followed closely with Arryn, matching her step for step as they continued on into the city. "I've never been here before. In truth I didn't know this place existed."

 

[Dragongal]

"Most in the South don't. That's why Common isn't common here, not many imports. Plenty enough exports, though." Arryn led Dayn down steep steps which leveled out in a huge, long, underground road. Buildings were set against the walls on the sides and people walked around and through the streets and open buildings. Arryn led Dayn on an intercepting course, though, and turned him down a side lane which was lit by many-colored crystals. Another turn put them on an even bigger street than before, filled with people selling and buying. The main ware offered was gems, but there were other things, too. Weaponry, armor, leatherware, pottery, tiny gadgets and devices only a dwarf could make.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn looked around the wares being hocked in the market with some wonder. The place was astounding not just in it's creation but in it's riches. "This is honestly amazing. Some of the armor here isn't like any design I have seen elsewhere. I wonder..."

 

[Dragongal]

"You've got the coin, it's yours. Many of the merchants here sell to high Lords and even across the seas to other Kings. See, there's still a few elves in this area from the ancient times, and they work with the dwarves. Makes very unique weapons and armors."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn looked at Arryn in surprise. "You won't...don't mind?" He turned to face her directly as he took her hands. "I mean, I don't want to spend up everything. I have been wanting a new suit of armor for a while, but...it's our money, not just mine. I don't want to be frivolous."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled and gave him a kiss on he cheek. "As long as you don't buy gold armor, I'm happy. And no gems. I want you to have good armor, and this is the best. It's an investment. Okay?"