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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[The locket is resting in the palm of Vanyel's right hand as he sits under a tree. His legs are crossed and his eyes are closed.]

No matter how hard I push, the barrier remains intact. [His eyelids open, revealing silver irises.] I have used every spell in my arsenal to test our colorful prison, but to no effect.

[Sadly, he isn't surprised.]

Do hot springs exist? I know I could put them to good use.

[How can he feel so old when he's so young? Rising and shifting the locket so his face stays in view, he stretches carefully. Old wounds are a pain.]

I would not wholly mind some company should I visit them either. The Tayledras are completely without shame where their hot springs are concerned. I promise to not follow in their footsteps.

[Meaning he will wear something instead of being fully nude.]

Comments

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[The wine doesn't go down quite right and he coughs.]

Us...practicing... [There are so many things they can practice.] I wonder how proficient we could be.

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[wildgift]

I suppose that depends on how well and how often you do. Practice, I mean.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[His eyes widen and he looks away, flustered.]

We... Yes. I mean, we could -

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[wildgift]

[Sigh.]

I believe there is a "but" coming at the end of that.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Actually... [He scratches the back of his neck.] I wouldn't be opposed...

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[wildgift]

[...wait.]

...you wouldn't?

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

...no. It has been awhile. [Can things get rusty?]

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[wildgift]

I don't believe that matters much.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I would hate to be a disappointment.

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[wildgift]

You won't be, I'm sure.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He's fairly sure he is radiating heat at this point.]

K'ren'fa, you know how to disarm me.

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[wildgift]

As I said, I do have some practice.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

Hai'yasha, you will have me wanting it at completely wrong hours. [He laughs shakily.]

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[wildgift]

And? It isn't as if there's anywhere either of us need to be here.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

So you wish for me to laze about in bed? [It's a damn alluring thought.]

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[wildgift]

You certainly deserve it.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I'll get out of shape and then who would shield you?

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[wildgift]

[Melodramatic sigh]

Fine. Make sense instead.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[With a smirk, he makes short work of pushing Stefen down amongst the tree's roots. A hard kiss will follow, but he quickly softens it, not wanting to bruise the Bard's lips.]

Don't complain.

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[wildgift]

[He can't deny that he enjoys that very much, and he laughs a little when Vanyel speaks.]

Did I complain? My apologies.

[And he goes right back to kissing the Herald.]

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He grins into the second kiss, deepening it as he remembers all of those delicious ways to touch and taste. Without breaking the contact, he takes off his jacket and bundles it under Stefen's head. It wouldn't do for him to have a stiff neck.]

It's a good thing you apologized. [He murmurs, voice husky.] I would have disliked punishing you.

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[wildgift]

[He just laughs again, utterly joyful.]

Then I'm glad to have saved you the trouble.

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[He rests his cheek against Stefen's neck, feeling the vibration of his laughter on his skin.]

I wouldn't have it in me to punish you.

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[wildgift]

Are you sure you should be telling me that? I could get away with anything!

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

But you wouldn't. [He drops a kiss in the center of Stefen's chest.]