Ascending Legends

[BookWyrm]

Dayn flashed a grin before nuzzling up against Arryn's cheek. Hopefully the evidence of his joke was clear enough that she wouldn't be mad.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn rolled her eyes and settled in against Dayn. "You're incorrigible, love."

 

[BookWyrm]

"But I'm yours, and you chose to marry me. I think that says something."

 

[Dragongal]

"Oh, it does. It means i love you even when you're incorrigible. Now hush and just relax until the rain is over."

 

[BookWyrm]

"No quarrels there."

 

[Dragongal]

A few hours later, the rain let up, and Arryn and Dayn said goodbye to Valos and Chepi.Once they were out of sight and heading back toward the city, Arryn squeezed Dayn's hand. "Well, love? Any other plans? Or straight to drinking?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn looked up at the sky and smiled as he breathed in the deep, refreshingly crisp air. "I think I could go for a drink by the time we get off this mountain."

 

[Dragongal]

By the time they were back in the city dusk had fallen. "This is your city, so... you lead."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn led the way to his old drinking grounds, a tavern by the name of the Bend. "This is the spot for locals." Dayn explained as the entered the almost hidden tavern. "With it being close to the river and away from the markets it keeps a low profile. That, and the owners have bouncers hidden among the patrons."

 

[Dragongal]

"Well that's nice. Back in Rorich the bouncers were whomever lost their tempers first."Arryn chuckled a bit. She still held Dayn's hand, even in the tavern. Were they going to get special treatment? She hoped not, that was for certain.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn led Arryn to a split stair case, one side going up, the other leading down. They took the lower staircase which opened up into a chamber with a creek running through the floor. The atmosphere of the tavern was relaxed and calm, with there being several troupes playing music as the staff mingled and laughed with the customers as they brought out food and drink. Dayn found a quiet corner lounge and led Arryn in before sitting down besides her.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn squeezed Dayn's hand and gave him a kiss on the cheek, just before the waitress came over. Before Dayn could speak, Arryn ordered for him. "Two steaks and oxtail stew, please." Once the waitress left, Arryn explained, "First rule of drinking, never do it on an empty stomach, and you said we can't be too messed up in the morning. And I'm honestly starving. And I know you love steak, and so do I. So.... yeah."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn had just opened his mouth when Arryn blurted out the request for food. He turned, eyebrows raised and a wiry grin turning up the corner of his mouth. "Do I look upset? Honestly that sounded absolutely delicious." He leaned in and kissed Arryn's cheek, maybe even stole a kiss on her neck, before nuzzling against her teasingly.

 

[Dragongal]

"I'm glad you're happy." Arryn returned the sentiments happily. At least now that they weren't in the North, they could be more open about their affections.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn took advantage of the slight privacy and Southern sentiment towards romanticism to plant a slow kiss on Arryn's lips. As if picking up on the slightly romantic moment the troubairitz began to strum along on her lute, the other musicians following in shortly as they started in to a romantic suite.

 

[Dragongal]

When Arryn pulled away, she nuzzled against Dayn's neck. "I had thought we'd just be bar crawling, but this is far nicer."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Hmm, I'm glad you think so." Dayn said between gentle kisses. "Why would I want to spend the night bouncing around bars and fights when we can have a nice tavern, beautiful music, and a romantic evening enjoying drink and good company?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled and pulled Dayn into another kiss. "I don't know,I was just going to follow your lead. You lead well, you know."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn felt his heart quicken as his eyes glinted cool blue, yet as their lips were mere inches apart he smelt the fine aroma of red meat and broth coming down the stairs. Effortlessly he stole a kiss, quick yet powerfully tender, and turned to greet the waitress with a smile as if nothing had been happening. "Diolch." The waitress smiled and gave a curt nod before walking away, an even more knowing smile flashing across her rosey cheeks as she departed from the young lovers.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn squeezed Dayn's hand under the table before letting him go. Once the waitress was gone, Arryn asked, "Does that mean thank you?"

 

[BookWyrm]

"Ever the inquisitive mind." Dayn smiled as he gave a return squeeze. "Yes." The steak and soup that sat before them smelled like a dream. Each was cooked to perfection, and when knife lay into flesh it gave with an effortless and gentle glide of the wrist. The warm aroma of spices and wood fire could awaken desire in any man yet after Dayn had carved up the first steak and ladled out the first bowl he lay both before his bride.

 

[Dragongal]

"Thank you, mo chroi." Arryn waited until Dayn had served himself before eating. After they had had a bit of time for eating, she said, "I was just thinking, we should work on learning each others' language."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn nodded as he worked his steak over and swallowed. "It would help from time to time for certain. That, and there are some words that just don't translate well into common."

 

[Dragongal]

"Oh? Like what?" Arryn was interested in hearing some new words or ideas.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn took a sip from his water before turning in his seat. "Well, camhanaich. It is a beautiful word, and yet saying early morning twilight just doesn't hold up in common."