Ascending Legends

[Dragongal]

"Mhm, too much in ecstasy to comment, though." Arryn nuzzled against him again with a contented sigh.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn laid his head against Arryn's and laughed quietly. "I've already gone and spoiled my wife." He had a decent laugh but didn't stop the massage. When he finally did stop several minutes later he slowly crawled out from under Arryn and stood up. He moved around, checking his bandages, before removing his pants and ring to shift. When he crawled back into bed he laid down next to her and nuzzled against her face.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn laughed and scratched behind his ears and under his chin, before wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing her head against his. "Oh, my fluffy husband."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn thought for a moment before focusing, maybe a little too hard, and bristled up. His hackles stood up and his coat fuzzed out before he looked back at Arryn and pulled his lip up into a goofy smile.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nuzzled up against him with a laugh at his silly response. "You never cease to amaze me, love." She pulled her head back a bit, and cocked her head to the side while she looked at him. "I was against it before, I admit, your lycanthropy, but now I'm kind of glad you have it. A lot of advantages. Including saving my life. And you're an adorable wolf."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn's fur laid back in its normal way as his eyes became foggy, tears slowly sliding down his muzzle as he leaned forward and licked Arryn's cheek. <Thank you, love.> Dayn felt a weight fall off of his shoulders, to his own surprise even. Maybe it had always been at the back of his mind, he hadn't given it too much thought recently, but in some way Dayn had always been somewhat scared that Arryn was somehow displeased with his lycanthropy, and then by association, would be displeased with him. Now that she had come forth and said that she was glad that he had it, even kind of glad, he felt a wave of relief that covered his whole body. He could seem to stop the tears as they slid down his muzzle, in truth he hadn't known that he was that emotional about it. Dayn nuzzled up under Arryn's chin and licked her neck as he mewled quietly. <Thank you.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn laughed a bit as he licked her neck. She gently petted his cheeks and kissed his brow. "You're welcome. If I'd known you were so concerned, I'd have told you sooner. I never minded the lycanthropy, I was only ever concerned for you. But now I see that it's okay, it's not really hurting you, so I don't mind at all."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn finally managed to get his tears and emotions under control, though he still nuzzled and licked Arryn's face and neck. The fact that she said he was an adorable wolf just made it all the better. <You are rather stunning as a wolf yourself.> Dayn gently nipped her neck, not enough to pinch but enough to imitate a kiss.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn continued to scratch behind Dayn's ears and under his chin. "Thank you. That is a compliment I never thought I'd hear when I was a kid. Also, if you're trying to make me shudder, I think I'd need a real kiss."

 

[BookWyrm]

<I make do with what I can love. If I wasn't in a wolfy mood I might shift and take you up on that. But, I felt like cuddling as a wolf, so you'll have to wait.> Dayn gently nuzzled against her neck as he curled around her. He touched the tip of his tail to her back and wagged slightly as he waited to see what her reaction would be.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn wrinkled her nose as her back arched and she reached behind her, swatting away his tail. "That tickles, knock it off."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn's ears laid back as he gave Arryn a sad face. <Sorry.> His tail stopped wagging and moved away from her back as he lowered his snout and looked up at her. <I didn't mean to bother you that bad.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn laughed. "You didn't bother me that bad, I just didn't like it, that's all." Arryn nuzzled against him, then after a few seconds, said, "I'm kind of tired, Dayn... I know we haven't been up long, but...."

 

[BookWyrm]

<Wolf or man?> Dayn looked up at her and smiled. <Which one do you want to cuddle with?>

 

[Dragongal]

"Man, please." Arryn said with a smile. "Cuddling with a wolf is nice, but you constantly have me worried about your wounds, the way you curl up as a wolf. And, I think I'd like a real kiss."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn closed his eyes and shifted with ease. "I can help with that." Dayn leaned in and kissed her lavishly. "I don't mean to get all worked up," he said as he pulled back, "But I felt the need for embellishment."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and pulled him into another kiss before pulling back and smiling to him. "It's okay." Arryn nuzzled up against his neck and tucked her head under his chin, kissing his neck lightly before closing her eyes.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn wrapped his arms around her in his usual manner; one on her back, the other on her neck, as they both slipped off into sleep.

 

[Dragongal]

After a few hours, Arryn started stirring slightly as a nightmare started dragging her in. She tried to avoid it, but it was impossible, and soon enough she sat bolt upright with a scream. Her body froze as she looked around the room, the illusions having come back, taunting her, blaming her, scaring her. She immediately turned to Dayn and buried her head against his chest as she cried, keeping her hands over her ears.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn was awake right after the scream. He sat up just in time to have Arryn bury her face against his chest. He wrapped his arms around her protectively before looking over to the fire, using his pyromancy to stoke it and light up the room before he turned his attention back to Arryn. He held her close and gently played with her hair with his free hand, giving her something to focus on. He also started to sing one of the Southern songs. This song had always inspired him when he was younger. It spoke of the knight errant, their duties to their people, most importantly to their love. The verses told the story of a valiant young knight errant and the deeds he undertook to win the love of his betrothed. As he sang he continued to play with her hair and slowly started to rub her back. Anything to give her something to focus on besides the nightmare.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn finally managed to calm down a bit, but she was too scared to look around, so she just closed her eyes and focused on his playing with her hair and rubbing her back and singing while she shivered. Though the nightmare and visions had been bad, she was calming down faaster than normal in Dayn's embrace. "Sorry Dayn...."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn leaned down and kissed her head. "You have nothing to apologize for." He gently kissed her again before saying, "I love you.", before resuming his song. He would stay awake and sing for her until the nightmare passed.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nuzzled up against his chest slightly, wrapping her arms around him. "I woke you though... I should have let you go back to sleep.... It's just, I know that if it's real, you'll protect me, if it's not, you'll take care of me...."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Don't ever feel sorry for waking me during a nightmare. That's why I'm here is to protect you, care for you, and love you." Dayn nuzzled against her head for several moments before pulling back. "Hush now, there is no need to worry. I am here Arryn."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nodded and closed her eyes as she leaned on Dayn. She loosened her grip on him a bit and instead took one of his and in both of hers for security as she nuzzled against his chest. After a while her heartrate and breathing slowed, and she managed to stop shivering, and fell asleep against his chest.