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[wildgift]

[Granted, Stefen hasn't been here that long, but he's already restless. He isn't much of an explorer--even in a place he knows, let alone a strange one--and, truthfully, it's dangerous and if there's anything a Bard knows how to avoid it's danger and discomfort.

So instead, he sits, gittern in his lap for a moment or two before he begins a song. It makes him feel better, even if he isn't doing anything besides playing, not using his Gift or his voice at all. It's something familiar, at the very least, and he sighs when it's over, then makes a face.]

Perhaps I just haven’t been here long enough, but I imagine I’m not the only one who feels they’ll go mad in white linen if I stay here much longer. [A pause.] Not that the place is without its charms, surely, but… [Sigh.] Does one ever get used to it?

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[wildgift]

I don't think I know how to answer that.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

There are times I almost believe in fate.

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[wildgift]

It does seem to crop up every now and again, doesn't it?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Unexpectedly and not always with pleasant repercussions. However this time it's very pleasant.

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[wildgift]

I'm glad to hear it.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[His arms are snugly around Stefen as he nudges his nose and lips against the Bard's neck.]

I don't think I'm deserving.

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[wildgift]

I'm afraid I'll have to disagree.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Disagree all you like; that won't change my mind. [He knows what he has done and he knows where he has failed.] Have you ever considered pursuing someone...normal?

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[wildgift]

After I met you? No. "Normal" is drastically overrated.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I must have made a fantastic first impression.

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[wildgift]

It was glorious. I very nearly forgot to breathe.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

It's not everyday that I have Bards fainting over me.

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[wildgift]

Lady be thanked I never actually made it to that point. That would have been a terrible first impression.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I don't know. If I knew the reason behind it, I might have thought it was charming.

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[wildgift]

Probably not. Besides, fainting in front of the entire Court doesn't exactly strike me as a good idea.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

It was in front of the entire court? Goddess, that would have been awkward.

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[wildgift]

That's what I thought. At least once I came back to myself and realized where I was and what was happening. And then you were right there being gorgeous and that certainly didn't help.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

And I didn't have a clue. I'm beginning to feel bad for you.

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[wildgift]

Well, I wish you would have sooner. I'd have missed out on a lot of bruises.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He gives him a stern look.]

The last thing a proper Bard needs is bruises. Why risk your hands?

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[wildgift]

It was nowhere near my hands. [Innocent face.]

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Meaning you had to show me...far more of yourself.

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[wildgift]

Did I say that?

...it still didn't work.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I can read between the lines.

[He sighs and brings their lips together lightly.]

You don't know that.

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[wildgift]

I'll have to watch what I say then.

No, I know it didn't.