OOM All Skate Skellig Dream Magic Weirdness -Part 11

[brave_kreyu]

They are camped in the woods not too terribly far from a road.

Sometime early in the morning, Skellig hears a horse drawn wagon accompanied by men going down the road. He hears a wheel come off the wagon, hears the guards curse, hears wings the size of his own slam against wooden bars.

The wave of despair from the winged one is almost palpable.

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[27_53]

"I do," Skellig says, nodding. "I know there is not enough space in our home for one quite like we have in the Lair, but there is enough room to change things a bit, give us room to stretch."

They do enjoy clinging close to each other - but sometimes sprawling out is also lovely!

[brave_kreyu]

"That would be nice, and perhaps a bit...sturdier. Just in case." She flushes. It WOULD be embarrassing to break the bed during sex...

[27_53]

Skellig also flushes at her words, and laughs.

"As well-versed as we are at nesting on the floor," he motions at their current situation that they've come up with. "I think I would rather only do that by choice, not by necessity, if given the option. I will ensure it is sturdy."

He presses a kiss to her cheek. "Do you think the paste has set long enough?"

[brave_kreyu]

Kreyu chuckles. "As would I."

"I think it has, yes. Will be interesting to see what you've done by feeling you trace it." No mirrors, after all. And she can't turn her head all the way around to see it.

[27_53]

"I will describe it to you if you'd like," he says. "If you cannot figure it out from feel alone..."

Of course, cleaning off the paste means that they will have to move, and untangling themselves from their current position just seems...undesirable. He glances towards the fire, studying what actually needs to be done.

"If we are going to have to get up, we should probably eat a meal," he eventually says. "Rehydrate."

[brave_kreyu]

"I think I will be able to figure it out from feel, so long as you take your time," she says, grinning.

"That sounds like a fine idea. A meal and some tea, then take the paste off?" She chuckles. "Best to care for our bodies before we do any more exercise."

It shouldn't be THAT difficult to make a soup thin enough to sip, even, if they don't want to fuss with anything bulky for a meal.

[27_53]

"I will make sure to take my time," he promises. "Ensure you don't miss a detail."

Grinning only slightly wickedly, he sneaks a quick kiss before they start untangling their bodies and moving to get out of their nest - a bit of a tricky operation, given how deeply snuggled they are into it - and redressed enough not to freeze while they prep a meal.

[brave_kreyu]

She flushes at his promise, but she's pleased at the mental images that it conjures.

"Hm. Could make a soup, drink our meal. Hydrate and eat all in one dish?" She fishes through their supplies. There's some kelp, seasonings, and dried meat that could easily be shredded.

[27_53]

"I will boil some of the water to start for tea, and I can get some more snow and we can melt that for use with soup," Skellig says. "Enjoy the tea while the soup comes together."

There is water leftover from earlier that just needs reheated, which is simple enough to start for the tea.

[brave_kreyu]

"Good thinking. Thank you, love."

There's something warming, NICE, about these domestic rituals. The division of labor, working together to take care of each other.

Kreyu prepares the tea leaves and the spices for the chai, the scent of the ground spices in the air as she works. After that, she prepares the ingredients for the soup, although they won't take much work.

Eventually, they are sipping soup, seated next to each other in their nest.

[27_53]

Rituals like this - as basic as they are - are comforting. A routine brings security and lessens his stress levels, which he is grateful for. (Not that there is much to be stressed about currently as they are safely tucked away in this hideaway.) But it is a nice thing regardless.

"I did not think I would like the addition of the leaves...kelp, is it?" He asks, continuing once she nods. "As much as I do. I think because it is from the sea, but it does not taste of fish. Just salty."

[brave_kreyu]

"There's salt to it and an extra something I can't put my finger on, tastes good though."

She leans against him. "Won't be any fish in the meals at my temple, thankfully. I suppose no one thinks that's fancy enough to serve a goddess." So Skellig won't need to worry about fish smell while they're there.

[27_53]

"If you enjoy it, I would not mind if you ate it," he tells her. "I would not expect you to turn it down simply because it is something that I do not like."

Skellig appreciates her shoulder against his as she leans, the extra contact as they eat - it has become a habit of theirs when they sit together like this, and something he quite enjoys.

[brave_kreyu]

"Good to know," she says, smiling. "There are some fish dishes that I like, although I would never expect you to eat them." It's not like it will be a great hardship to have something else for him to eat when she is having fish.

"I generally start my visit with my Wise with breakfast," she confides. "It helps settle their nerves, and since I have gotten up QUITE early to get ready I'm a bit peckish myself."

[27_53]

"It will be strange to not be able to assist you in getting ready like I have done in the past, if I am to go through my own preparations," he says. "But as soon as I am able, I would aid you in lightening your dress."

Whether exactly he means that by putting an enchantment on The Dress or by helping her to take That Dress off, is a bit ambiguous.

[brave_kreyu]

"Will be a bit strange for me too," she admits as she finishes her soup. "Will be VERY glad to see you again in the morning, and most grateful for your aid in lightening my dress."

However he would like to do that!

"Not sure how well I will sleep, without you there."

[27_53]

Nodding softly, in agreement, he offers her a slight smile.

"It is just one night," he says. "Though I admit that I may find it difficult without you by my side...we will make up for it later, when we are able to rest together again."

[brave_kreyu]

She kisses him on the cheek. "We will. Plenty of time to make up for being apart, get some rest and enjoy ourselves."

"There is a statue in the temple of me in my dragon shape, quite large. The altar is under it. I think my Wise must sleep on the altar the night before, because they are always there on it even if I sneak around QUITE early, before sunrise."

[27_53]

"At least I will be able to gaze upon you in some form," he teases. "Even if it not a form which I can easily wrap myself around such as this one I am blessed with at this moment."

He smiles. "Why do you feel the need to sneak in early? Are you simply trying to see what they are getting up to?"

[brave_kreyu]

She chuckles at his teasing. "Indeed. And you can plan what you would like to have me do with you upon the altar."

"I was curious," she admits. "My sneaking around was in the early days of the ceremony, and I wanted to be sure they were..." she trails off, trying to find the words. "Well, I suppose? Not there under duress, distressed?"

[27_53]

"I can think of just a few ways in which you could...begin our ritual, once we are reunited."

More than a few, in fact, with varying levels of 'decency'.

"And that makes sense," he agrees, continuing. "I know how you care for those who are under your service, and making sure they are well would be important to you."

[brave_kreyu]

"I look forward to what you come up with," she replies, grinning wickedly. Her own thoughts are running along the same lines as his.

"They give me more than they probably ought to, our people," she tells him. "Especially now, when I am involved so much less in their lives."

"Care seems, seems the least I owe them, you know?"

[27_53]

"They have you to thank, though. Or at least, they have your actions to thank and honor, for getting them to the point where you are at now," he points out. "They have not forgotten the past, which will aid them in the future from repeating previous mistakes."

Nodding, he tips his head slightly. "But I can see your side as well."

[brave_kreyu]

She kisses him on the cheek in gratitude, unable to find the right words. "Thank you, love."

"Shall we clean up after our breakfast, then take the henna paste off?" That, at least, is something concrete, a goal.

[27_53]

Focus and a concrete goal are both very beneficial - especially when it comes to her henna paste, as Skellig is very likely to find himself...distracted.

"I think so," he agrees. "I am nearly done with the soup, though have a moment longer with my chai."

But it will not take long to finish up their meal and then work on getting the paste cleared from her skin!