Private Tales En Route

[Esmeralda]

Esmes eyes met Valdrs, a challanging look dancing around in her own.

Better?

"Much."

Esme swam closer to Valdr and wrapped both arms around his neck. She let out a small sigh, her head tilted slightly she would attempt to look for something in his eyes but not interly certain what. Deciding this was no time for her mind to decend into a deep whirlpool of thoughts it was prone to , Esmerelda leaned in and kissed Valdr, at first it was slow and soft - eventually their bodies were close together and the rush of passion from earlier began to visit once more.

 

[Rangvaldr Tal'deneshaar]

His golden eyes remained fixed on hers as she challenged him, his grin growing broader as she spoke. "Good."

She swam closer and as her arms wrapped around his neck, his wrapped around her waist. His eyes remained fixed on hers as she searched for something, maybe approval, maybe it was hope.

Then her lips found his, soft and gentle, before deepening to the early fire. He pulled her body flush against his as he returned her kisses with the same heat and vigor. Between kisses, his forehead would rest against hers, and each time he pulled away, he was breathless.

 

[Esmeralda]

Eventually Esme would pull away, taking slow deep breaths to calm herself. A soft smile laced her lips and a smooth hand rested on Valdrs cheek. Esmerelda offered up a small kiss on the opposite one. "Had to take advantage of the opportunity, not to sure how many more there will be when we return to civilization."

She let go of her hold on Valdr and began floating on her back, admiring the starlit sky above them. "It is beautiful is it not? The wonder of our relm, the beaut it holds... and the secrets to go with it."

 

[Rangvaldr Tal'deneshaar]

His eyes closed and he relaxed as she cupped his face, his own hands resting at the small of her back. "Well, my people will give us our space. Our privacy. I've arranged for you to have a room away from the bustle, so that you may enjoy peace."

Soon she broke their embrace, electing to float on her back and admire the stars. He would remain standing, near her. "Yes, the beauty we get to witness is astounding." He would muse in agreement, his final words accompanied by his own gaze fixed upon her floating form. "As is the beauty i get to witness until the end of our days." Valdr added, before bending to kiss her cheek as she float there.

 

[Esmeralda]

The thought of her own chambers being in a more secluded area offered a forum of comfort with everything that has began panning out the past couple of weeks. "Will your own room be close by?" Esme hoped it would. It would certainly make things easier and more adjustable.

Valdrs compliment after they had broken away from each other caused Esmereldas face to grow red, fortunately the moonlight hid that feature.

She took in a deep breath and swam slightly closer to bank of the stream. "We should probably go dry off and get some rest." Esme suggested, breaking away from the body of water, she began collecting her clothes.

 

[Rangvaldr Tal'deneshaar]

Will your own room be close by?

Valdr would nod at that question. "Indeed it will. Your room overlooks the garden and all of its beauty, just across the way is mine, which harbors access to the Roost. So I will never be too far away, Esme."

She began to swim to the shore, which he would follow suit. "Indeed we should, my Queen." He responded, allowing her to exit first. He would take a few moments, his gaze fixed on her form so that he may enjoy her, before he too exited, and began to gather his clothes.

He would only pull on his greaves and his boots. "I shall prepare a fire and we can get ourselves warm beside it before we depart."

Esmeralda Sophia Le Roux

 

[Esmeralda]

When the pair reached their camping spot Esme would pull out a fresh tunic and riding pants. Whilst Valdr concentrated she would use this to her advantage and quickly pull on her dry clothing.
The night would pass quickly for the moment Esmerlda had sat down, the warmth of the fire hugging her and her back against their gryphon she would fall asleep, the worries of reaching Valdrs home the following day fading away.

 

[Rangvaldr Tal'deneshaar]

While the fire was crackling he could hear the hurried movements of Esme behind him, which brought a faint smile to his lips. Once the flame grew and was steady, he would step out of view to change, before returning. The heat of the fire, the gryphon, and now each other was more than enough for him to find some comfort to rest. He would soon find himself enter the soothing embrace of sleep.

Some hours later, he would awaken, his arm around Esme's shoulder and a blanket wrapped tightly about them. The heat of the fire was long since gone, now replaced by the wing of their feathered companion. It was still early, but even still, he had felt rejuvenated. Moreso then he had in some time. Instead of waking her, he would sit there in silence, pulling her ever nearer.

Esmeralda Sophia Le Roux