Ascending Legends

[BookWyrm]

Dayn resumed his normal snuggling pass time in playing with Arryn's hair, nuzzling, and generally just being close to his wife. Sometimes it astounded him that he could be so loving, so cuddly, but there was no point in really thinking about it too much. Both of them loved each other dearly and both came form previous loss. In a way they were blessed just to be alive and together, and the fact that they had been there for each other through life threatening times only cemented their bond and made them that much closer.


Yet, even in such an intimate moment, Dayn couldn't help but have a mischievous thought. Slowly, ever so carefully, Dayn brushed his fingers across Arryn's sides before gently starting to tickle ever so lightly for a few seconds before stopping. He didn't want to have a tickle fight at the moment, but spicing things up occasionally was nice.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn squirmed, giggled, and grabbed his hands. "No no no, no tickle fights. Don't want to accidentally hurt each other before tonight."

 

[BookWyrm]

"You actually think I would ever do anything to hurt you?", Dayn asked as he took advantage of the moment to lean in and steal a kiss. "My plan wasn't to start a tickle fight, I just wanted to hear you laugh." Dayn took Arryn's hands and laid them against his chest. "If you are going to touch me don't grab my hands. At least let me enjoy your touch." He wrapped his arms around her as he nuzzled against the crook of her neck. "I can't get enough of you."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn slowly moved one hand to trace over Dayn's side, and moved the other to roam across his neck. "Mm, well, you already have all of my heart, I don't know how much more I can give."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn shivered and let his head rest against Arryn's shoulder as she caressed him. "I would ask no more of you than I am willing to give of myself. But, right now, I am finding myself quite content." Dayn shivered again, goosebumps breaking out over his skin as he nuzzled closer to his wife. "This is so nice."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and kissed his cheek, then moved to kissing along his jaw and neck. The nightmares were over, and another would be coming tonight in a fully corporeal form, so now was the time for comfort and cuddling.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn gasped quietly as he tensed for a moment or two before relaxing against Arryn and slowly starting to kiss along her collarbone and lower neck.

 

[Dragongal]

"Dea déithe...." Arryn was shivering immediately, though she fought to continue kissing him as well. If it was a contest, she was starting to lose. She continued tracing over Dayn's skin with her hands, but her motions were already starting to slow a bit.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn struggled with whether he wanted to pour it on or ease up with the kissing. He knew Arryn wanted him to feel good, and she also enjoyed loving on him like he did with her, but he also knew she easily got lost once the attention turned towards her. Eh, so what? Dayn focused his mind back on giving Arryn attention fully, not really caring if she started in again.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn slowly stopped kissing and caressing him, and tilted her head to expose more of her neck to him. It didn't matter to her that she'd "lost" their game. At the moment she was just lost in the sensations.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn took notice of the gesture and made full advantage of it. He transitioned further up along Arryn's neck, slowing down to focus more attention to the details as he kissed her.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn sighed as she continued to shiver. Weakly, she moved her arms to wrap around Dayn's neck, though she did allow her fingers to lightly trace across his skin. As much as she was tempted to return the sentiment, she couldn't find the will to move at the moment.

 

[BookWyrm]

When Dayn reached Arryn's cheek he eased off and simply nuzzled against her neck before laying his head on her shoulder.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn caught her breath and moved to nuzzle lightly against him before collapsing against him. "Wow...."

 

[BookWyrm]

"That is something I like to hear." Dayn kissed Arryn's neck twice before pressing against her.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn sighed contentedly and kissed his neck in return before moving so she could nuzzle his cheek a bit and give him a quick kiss on the lips.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn smiled and kissed Arryn's cheek before resting his forehead against Arryn's collarbone and wrapping his arms around her neck. "I'm nervous about tonight."

 

[Dragongal]

Arrn looked down at Dayn in surprise, then sighed and moved one hand to play with his hair. "What parts make you nervous?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn closed his eyes and smiled as he let Arryn play in his hair for a few quiet moments. "The slaves are a wild card, and there is nothing we can do if they all rebel against us. Of course that is a worst case scenario, but I don't want innocent lives to be put at risk."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nodded and kissed the top of his head. "I can throw up a shield if need be. The chances of any of them revolting is very low.

 

[BookWyrm]

"I'm also nervous about doing this again." Dayn took a deep breath, held it for a minute, and continued. "I haven't gone on a true raid since the campaign. We spent weeks doing raids on tunnels, none of which were pretty. I can't imagine what it'll be like for those people."

 

[Dragongal]

"You've got such a big heart, mo chroi. We just get to the slaves and stay there until we're given the all-clear. No running, nothing. You're just protecting me and the slaves. It'll be okay."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Hmm." Dayn smiled at Arryn's compliment. It felt good to know that things should go smoothly, but he knew they could always change. Variables could be thrown in at any time. "As long as you keep playing in my hair I think I can be content with just about anything."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled and continued to play with his hair before she started quietly singing a soothing Northern lullaby.

 

[BookWyrm]

Now Dayn really did keep his eyes closed and his head tucked down against her chest. Arryn's singing was always beautiful, but he could tell from the tone that it was a lullaby, and it was working. Within just a matter of minutes, in fact, Dayn was asleep once again.