Ascending Legends

[Dragongal]

"Mm. I probably would have given it to you anyway. I was just very surprised at suddenly finding it... gone. I really had no idea what to do about that." Arryn looked at his hand, then reached into her pack and pulled out some more balm, taking off his bandages and gently working it into the wound., then putting more bandages over his hand, and working on his other hand. She didn't ask, she didn't have to ask, she knew he needed it, so she did it.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn smiled as he watched Arryn working the balms into his hand. "I apologize if it was too sudden. The poet inside me has troubles holding back." Dayn enjoyed the cool feeling the balms provided as Arryn worked them into the wounds to help heal and break up scar tissue.

 

[Dragongal]

"Wasn't sudden, just... something unexpected. I really didn't know what I felt at first. It felt like I was scared... but it felt good. Took me a bit to figure it out." Arryn moved around to his back, took off the bandaging, and gently started working the balm into the wounds on his back.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn slowly leaned into Arryn's hands as she worked the balm into his back. "I was terrified to be honest. The thought of having love again after everything that had happened was exciting, but I was so scared that I would lose you some how."

 

[Dragongal]

"Like I'd let you be rid of me. I'll be honest, when we were in the little cavern and it was the first time we slept together, I enjoyed it, but I was so scared I was going to be betrayed or that we were going too fast... but it felt so nice I couldn't say no." Arryn lightly kissed the back of his neck, then continued working.

 

[BookWyrm]

Theres that fire I love so much. Dayn couldn't help but laugh at her comment. As she brought back the memory of that first night they were together Dayn smiled. "Mm. That was a good night."

 

[Dragongal]

"Mm. I remember when you healed my hand, too. I was too scared to patch it myself, and blinder than a bat. I thought you'd think I was a terrible healer. Then of course you got your head knocked, and I got to prove myself. First time you said I was beautiful, too."

 

[BookWyrm]

"To this day I will never regret saying it either." Dayn smiled, enjoying recalling the memories. He flinched slightly when Arryn hit a tender spot. "I'm good, just a little touchy there."

 

[Dragongal]

"I see. At least this time I don't have to worry about the silver. Part of the things I remembered the other night, I guess I literally said, 'I've never tried this before, but it'll work.'"

 

[BookWyrm]

"I've learned to trust that intuition of yours." Dayn leaned his head forward as he relaxed again. He chuckled slightly. "This is probably the closest I've had to a massage from you. With a little practice you wouldn't be half bad. Your hands are quite skilled, after all."

 

[Dragongal]

"Let me try then." Arryn closed the balm and bound his wounds, then started slowly, gently massaging along his neck and shoulders. "How's this?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn raised his head up and leaned into the pressure from her hands. "Bliss." He focused on the motion and touch, finding that she needed less instruction than he had when he first started. "You sure you haven't done this before?"

 

[Dragongal]

"Well, when you know all of the muscle groups and how they react and you can use magic to see where needs the most work, it's a tad easier."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn was in a good place at the moment. "Please don't stop." If he'd been a wolf he would have purred.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and continued massaging his back, then leaned forward and kissed his neck while running her fingers down his spine, before returning to massaging him. "Couldn't help it."

 

[BookWyrm]

"I won't stop you." Dayn smiled as he shivered pleasantly. After a few more minutes Dayn leaned back and pulled Arryn into a kiss before laying the rest of the way back and into her lap. Sure, it stung, but he wasn't going to complain. "That was lovely."

 

[Dragongal]

"I'm glad you enjoyed it. Now imagine if I get more practice in?" Arryn started idly playing with his hair. She was enjoying this time with him, since he wasn't in pain and he was letting her take care of him.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn laughed before shrugging slightly. "Don't let me stop you. Practice all you want, just give a moment or two notice beforehand."

 

[Dragongal]

"I'll take you up on that offer soon." Arryn moved his head off of her lap and moved to his side, laying her head on his chest, holding his hand in hers. "At the moment, you should worry about rest. Taking care of yourself."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn dozed off again not long after that. This time when he opened his eyes he found himself in the Hunting Ground. He looked around before finding the white wolf on a nearby rock. It's good to see you again Dayn. He tilted his head slightly as Dayn approached. You broke the withering curse. Good. But that isn't why I called you here. Dayn sat down in front of the rock. How can I be of service? The skinchanger has been drawing power again. We tracked him to a ley line and attacked, but only managed to drive him away. The good news is he isn't in the North any more, so you shouldn't have to worry about him for some time. Dayn growled slightly. That isn't the most comforting news. Its also not why I brought you here. Dayn, that hunter troubles me. He was too much like some of the wolf hunters of old. I want you to be careful Dayn. If those hunters are still around and catch wind of you both you and Arryn will be in great danger. The white wolf looked up into the sky and was silent for several moments. The sun is rising again Dayn. Go to her, and be careful. I'll keep you updated when I can.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn had let herself fall asleep on Dayn's chest, not meaning to sleep so deeply. Her exhaustion was finally catching up to her. When she stirred, it was already the next morning. She decided to just hold still and let Dayn sleep longer.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn had fallen asleep with his arm around Arryn's back. As he came to he felt it was in the same place as he left it when he dozed off. Dayn slowly started trace his fingers lightly over her back as he opened his eyes. "Morning love." He managed to stretch out completely without much pain. "Did you sleep well?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nuzzled against his neck. "Mhm. Did you?" She was surprised that both of them had slept for so long and with such ease, especially considering Dayn's wounds.

 

[BookWyrm]

"I can only guess. I was called to the Hunting Grounds. The hunter from the barn might be tied to a larger group. The white wolf just wanted us to be careful." Dayn yawned and stretched again, enjoying being able to function somewhat. "He also said the skinchanger was driven out of the North."

 

[Dragongal]

"Oh, well, that's good about the skinchanger. And I think the hunter was a bounty hunter. He said he had the charm he used to walk out of my shield for whenever he had to work with mages.... So I don't think he's only ever after werewolves." Arryn put her hand on Dayn' arm. "You keep stretching like that, you'll reopen a wound, and I'll have to start to work all over again."