Ascending Legends

[BookWyrm]

Startled from his sleep, Dayn gasped as he opened his eyes. It took him a second to fully recognize Arryn, but when he did he buried his face against her neck as he squeezed her. "Why do I still hurt?" Dayn was crying now, the pain shooting through his body almost like the flecks were in his blood again. Arryn hadn't missed any had she? No, he remembered them all being removed. This was something else.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn whined quietly in sympathy, nuzzling against the back of his neck as he held her. She tried to use her magic to ease his pain, but it was hard to do as a wolf. It was like her magic had changed shape too, and now she had to sort it out. She didn't have an answer. She'd put enough care into his wounds that they shouldn't be hurting this badly, soldier's sickness or not. Perhaps something with the weapons themselves? Everything had healed normally, but he was a lycanthrope... the silver had been normally but effected him differently. At the moment she just tried to be there with him and ease his pain.

 

[BookWyrm]

The episode finally faded, leaving Dayn curled up tight against Arryn as his tears soaked into her fur. He finally took a shuddering breath as he unwound his body. He felt horrible, but managed to find some solace in gently rubbing Arryn's ear. He could feel Arryn trying to ease his pain with her magic. He had learned the ever so slight feeling of it by now, and it was another comfort to help ease the pain. "I don't know what's happening love. I'm just glad I have you now."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn whimpered and pressed her head against his, unsure of if she should shift back or stay wolfed to keep him warm and comfortable. She did her best not to lean into his hand too much, trying to keep her head pressed against his to let him know she was there. I love you. Please, just stay comfortable and don't rush yourself.

 

[BookWyrm]

The pain finally eased off, leaving Dayn a little worse off. He finally managed a smile as he nuzzled against Arryn's head, still rubbing her ears. "I can see why you enjoy cuddling with me as a wolf." His hands slowly slid down the back of her neck, his fingers tracing her spine, though it wasn't the same as when she was human. He leaned forward and kissed her cheek. "I'd kiss your cheek, your neck, even your lips if you were human right now."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nuzzled against him a bit, then closed her eyes and focused. A few seconds later she wrapped her arms around Dayn's neck, pulling him into a gently kiss. "Is this what you wanted? I'll shift back otherwise. Anything to make you more comfortable." She meant it too. SHe wanted to make him comfortable as possible.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn returned the kiss before laying his head against her neck. "I am happy with you in either form love. Although it is nice to her your voice." He held her as tightly as he could, his arms feeling slightly weak now. Even without her fur she still felt warm against him, though he pulled the covers up around them to make her feel comfortable as well. "Just having you here is good enough for me, wolf or human."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn kissed him again then nuzzled against his neck. "You alright now, love? Or do you still hurt?" She was worried that while her company was good enough for him, it didn't help like it needed to.

 

[BookWyrm]

"It is lingering some, but it is dwindling away as time passes." Dayn pulled his hand back and looked at it. "I'm just glad they've healed enough not to bleed."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn took his hand and held it to her lips, then held it against her chest, trying to keep him from focusing on the scars, or the pain. "I did my best, love."

 

[BookWyrm]

"I know, and I thank you for that." He reached out with his free hand to cup her cheek. "Well, we still have a Yule festival to attend. When do you want to go?" Dayn still wanted to try his best to get out to the festivities that night even if he was in pain. Besides, he could soldier through it if he set his mind to it.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled. "As soon as you're okay. I need to find some gift to give Mom, afterall." She also had a plan for him, too, that's why she wanted to get to the markets so badly.

 

[BookWyrm]

"I can handle that. Just give me a couple more minutes and I'll be good as gold." Dayn managed to stretched out without too much discomfort. He couldn't help but smile as he looked at Arryn. "Have I told you just how lovely you look today?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn giggled a bit and kissed his cheek. "Not today. Though you did compliment my wolf form."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Well then," Dayn laughed, "I feel like I need to make it up to you." He slowly wrapped his arms around her as he leaned around to kiss her neck. "You are absolutely stunning." He kissed her shoulder, slowly moving from there to her neck again. He gently ran his finger's down her spine as he kissed her. His focus on Arryn was to help take his mind of himself and his pain.

 

[Dragongal]

"Don't get all poetic now, we'll be late to the festivities," she said with a smile as she pulled him into a kiss, taking a respite from the shuddering his kissing and caressing had started. She gently ran her fingers through his hair as she pulled back, smiling to him, a slight fire back in her eyes, the kind she only showed when she was on the hunt. At least he was getting better, but now she was determined to find the cause of his pain and eliminate. And if it was a person, eliminate it very, very slowly.

 

[BookWyrm]

"Alright, alright. I'll keep my poetic flair for a later time. Lets get dressed again and go enjoy some festivities." This time Dayn flung the covers off before rolling out of bed. He stood, his back to Arryn, and allowed himself to grimace as his back protested the quick movements. Not gonna stop me now. He put his shirt, boats, and jacket back on as he waited for Arryn.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn quickly got up and dressed, pulling on a thin brown coat and her grey cloak. She took Dayn's hands and led him outside. The sun was setting behind the mountains and the sky was getting dark as night set in. The market was lined with posts with colourful stained glass lanterns lighting everything brightly and colouring the snow like rainbows. Wonderful smells filled the air as the feast was cooked in the Commons Hall, which was not yet opened, and the vendors continued selling their foods. Everyone in the markets was laughing and chattering, a few dwarves were singing off to the side, overall it was a very fun time. "Isn't it lovely?" Arryn said with a wide smile.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn squeezed Arryn's hand, smiling as he said, "It's beautiful!" He had never seen such a sight on Yule before. "In Riverbend the decorations are similar, but they don't use the stained glass lanterns." Those were certainly his favorite part of the decor. Dayn turned, keeping her hand in his while he placed his other on her hip. "What do you want to do first? You seemed like you had a plan."

 

[Dragongal]

"I do, and did," she said with a smile. "You should get some pear pastries for us, I'm starving. I, have to pick something up for Mom. I'll say it was from both of us." Partial lie, but that was okay.

 

[BookWyrm]

"Hmm, I can do that. I'll meet you back here when we're done." Dayn needed an excuse to get away from Arryn anyway. So after a kiss, and a second just because, Dayn let her fingers slip from his hand as he walked away towards the vendors. There were several things Dayn needed to pick up, and all of them he wanted to keep hidden until they exchanged gifts later. He dropped by the vendors that he wanted to see, purchasing the gifts he had in mind, before making his way back to the pastries and ordering a couple extra. He knew Arryn would appreciate it, as well as the meat pie he got for both of them. He arrived back at the meeting place, thankfully his gifts were all stowed and wrapped to keep her from being able to guess them.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn had a bit more trouble hiding her gifts for Dayn, but after a bit she managed to get what she wanted and had them all wrapped up. She finally decided to just put it all in a plain bag, carrying it as she returned to Dayn with a wide smile, seeing that he was similarly burdened. She held out her hand, showing him a brass brooch shaped like an oak leaf. "I think Mom will like it. She needs a new brooch." She sniffed the air, noting that he had something good for them to eat. Lycanthropy had its upsides. "What did you get us?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn couldn't help but smile. "I happened upon these delicious meat pies, and I also have a few pear pastries for dessert." He smiled when he saw her walking with a bag, though he couldn't help but wonder at it's contents. He passed Arryn her pie before taking a bite of his own. "That is a nice brooch by the way."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn put the brooch in her pocket and took a deep bite of the meat pie, savoring the warm, delicious pastry. Once she'd swallowed, she said, "I thought so. Let's eat there out of the way." She guided him to a nook between stalls and ate the pie quickly and took one of the pear pastries. "I was starving, honestly. I didn't even realize until I bit into the food. Want to get to the festivities after this?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn knew he'd have to keep an eye on Arryn to make sure she ate enough, and regularly. Her body was still adapting, and especially during the time between the first and second full moon she'd need more food than usual. After the second she'd regulate out though, thankfully. He wolfed down the rest of his pie and started on his pear pastry before replying, "Of course." He swallowed before continuing, "It's looking like it'll be a nice night."