[Urianger returns that embrace in kind, running his open palms along Ithaqua's back. This is so very comfortable. He could remain like this all night.]
Thy confidence is an alluring trait, bolstered by thine ability to follow through with which thou dost set thine eyes on. [He talks the talk and walks the walk, basically.] Thou hast wielded it well.
[Ithaqua nestles his head on Urianger's chest, the way he did the previous night, and enjoyed so much that his enjoyment was cut short by sleep. Well, this time he can stay awake long enough to really soak in the warmth and attention.]
There is no reason for me not to be confident. I am a powerful, accomplished wizard, after all. Who can challenge me?
Of course, you could have said no, if you did not want me. It was a risk I was willing to take.
[Ithaqua may be able to Urianger's heartbeat while he's that close. It has since calmed after their little makeout session, now at a steady, content rhythm.]
Verily, thou art. And full glad am I to be in thy care.
[Urianger doesn't sugarcoat things, so he's being genuine there. This is just his cheeky little way of saying he's happy to be Ithaqua's.]
I know not if I would have found the courage to ask on mine own, thus I was grateful when thou didst ask.
[He'd clearly thought about it, because Ithaqua was able to get him to ask for a courtship. But who knows if he would've ever actually acted on his feelings without a little nudging?]
Did you imagine such a scenario? [Urianger's words imply that he did. Of course, Ithaqua wants to know more, because he wants to feel more validated.
It's pleasing enough that Urianger did respond positively to his coaxing, but he wants to know how far back Urianger had begun to think of him in that light.]
Did you imagine a future between us before the previous night?
[There's Ithaqua's confirmation. Urianger goes on to elaborate, bringing a hand up to affectionately stroke his lover's hair.]
In truth, I began to feel attracted to thee during that fateful rendezvous at the beach. Subsequent interactions with thee strengthened that attraction to such a degree that I began to imagine what we might be like in a courtship.
... Oh! [That far back? Surprising, how their feelings aligned with each other.] It was the same for me.
[Likely when Urianger admitted that Ithaqua was his mana area-- semantics are needed, of course, Urianger did say that his mana area was a gathering of his friends... But how can one not feel their heart skip a beat after hearing that?]
[An amused noise escapes him at that. They really did start falling for each other at the same time, huh? Who would have guessed that they'd have such an impact on one another?
He gently threads his fingers through a few of Ithaqua's locks as he continues.]
I began to consider what moments like this would be like. Having thee in mine arms, sharing a space with thee...life beyond our duty as the Sage's wizards. I went so far as to consider invoking divination for more possibilities.
[Urianger starts petting him again, and Ithaqua can't help but close his eyes and nuzzle into his hand like a cat. Urianger's affection just sparks this sort of spoiled reaction from him, and it's something he believes is beyond his control.
But he's not so distracted that he's not listening. On the contrary, he's doing his best to listen despite how good his lover's hand feels.]
Mm... I'm almost tempted to encourage you to do so... But would it not be better to let the untold future be and forge our own? [Make the most of what they have right here, right now.]
Not to say imagining an ideal future for us would be imprudent, however.
[At this point, imagining something good for the future is what's keeping Ithaqua going... But he has Urianger to tether himself to now. He might be the strongest anchor he has.]
[Ithaqua may consider it a spoiled reaction, but Urianger finds it incredibly endearing. Perhaps this is one of the many perks of having a not quite human partner.]
Verily, I do see it similarly. I wish to be surprised by wherever our future may lead us. 'Tis far more exciting that way.
[And...yeah, it'd be good to know about whatever bad things may be in store so they can prepare for them. But that in itself is a bad way to look at it, isn't it? Why worry when there is so much more excitement to be had instead?]
I would have us visit placed we once went to and marveled at the sight of, but had no one by our side to share in the joy.
For me, that is certainly not my forest. [He sighs, and rests his chin on Urianger's chest.] It is deep and dreary, and far more forbidding than the forests of the North.
No, the places I would like to visit with you are here, in this world.
[It's such a sweet and heartfelt answer, but the bitter edge does not go unnoticed by Urianger.]
Thou wouldst visit these locales whilst we have the time, aye?
[He doesn't know how much time they have left, but he's been able to sense its waning- much like the moon's itself. What will they do after that? He truly doesn't know. Does anyone?]
I would love nothing more. I shall brave even the Northern chill to witness thy treasured sights.
[He brings his right arm down for just a moment, so Ithaqua can get a good view of his hand while he conjures up a few sparkles of magic. It looks very similar to what occurred while Urianger was healing his bruises- stars glistening as though they were brought down from the heavens.]
I would show thee the sites of my practice with magick. I assure thee, the views of the night sky from those locales are nothing short of breathtaking.
[Ithaqua's gesture disperses the stars, scattering them back into the ether. To this, Urianger chuckles and curls his fingers around his lover's hand.]
I would be more than happy to. 'Tis quite a spectacle of its own, and it shall serve as a private viewing for thine eyes only.
[Urianger smiles into the kiss, eyes half-lidded with contentment.]
Mayhap one day my skill with transformation magick will be strong enough to recreate parts of it from memory. However...I would love nothing more than for thee to see it for thyself.
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I wanted you and took a chance.
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Thy confidence is an alluring trait, bolstered by thine ability to follow through with which thou dost set thine eyes on. [He talks the talk and walks the walk, basically.] Thou hast wielded it well.
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There is no reason for me not to be confident. I am a powerful, accomplished wizard, after all. Who can challenge me?
Of course, you could have said no, if you did not want me. It was a risk I was willing to take.
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Verily, thou art. And full glad am I to be in thy care.
[Urianger doesn't sugarcoat things, so he's being genuine there. This is just his cheeky little way of saying he's happy to be Ithaqua's.]
I know not if I would have found the courage to ask on mine own, thus I was grateful when thou didst ask.
[He'd clearly thought about it, because Ithaqua was able to get him to ask for a courtship. But who knows if he would've ever actually acted on his feelings without a little nudging?]
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It's pleasing enough that Urianger did respond positively to his coaxing, but he wants to know how far back Urianger had begun to think of him in that light.]
Did you imagine a future between us before the previous night?
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[There's Ithaqua's confirmation. Urianger goes on to elaborate, bringing a hand up to affectionately stroke his lover's hair.]
In truth, I began to feel attracted to thee during that fateful rendezvous at the beach. Subsequent interactions with thee strengthened that attraction to such a degree that I began to imagine what we might be like in a courtship.
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[Likely when Urianger admitted that Ithaqua was his mana area-- semantics are needed, of course, Urianger did say that his mana area was a gathering of his friends... But how can one not feel their heart skip a beat after hearing that?]
What sort of future did you imagine for us?
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He gently threads his fingers through a few of Ithaqua's locks as he continues.]
I began to consider what moments like this would be like. Having thee in mine arms, sharing a space with thee...life beyond our duty as the Sage's wizards. I went so far as to consider invoking divination for more possibilities.
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But he's not so distracted that he's not listening. On the contrary, he's doing his best to listen despite how good his lover's hand feels.]
Mm... I'm almost tempted to encourage you to do so... But would it not be better to let the untold future be and forge our own? [Make the most of what they have right here, right now.]
Not to say imagining an ideal future for us would be imprudent, however.
[At this point, imagining something good for the future is what's keeping Ithaqua going... But he has Urianger to tether himself to now. He might be the strongest anchor he has.]
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Verily, I do see it similarly. I wish to be surprised by wherever our future may lead us. 'Tis far more exciting that way.
[And...yeah, it'd be good to know about whatever bad things may be in store so they can prepare for them. But that in itself is a bad way to look at it, isn't it? Why worry when there is so much more excitement to be had instead?]
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Shall I tell you what I would see for our future?
[Not the products of his lurid imagination, but his genuine desires.]
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[Wholeheartedly, he wants to know. Are their desire aligned? Their concerns shared?]
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For me, that is certainly not my forest. [He sighs, and rests his chin on Urianger's chest.] It is deep and dreary, and far more forbidding than the forests of the North.
No, the places I would like to visit with you are here, in this world.
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Thou wouldst visit these locales whilst we have the time, aye?
[He doesn't know how much time they have left, but he's been able to sense its waning- much like the moon's itself. What will they do after that? He truly doesn't know. Does anyone?]
I would love nothing more. I shall brave even the Northern chill to witness thy treasured sights.
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Of course, we should also think about the places that you would like to show me.
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[He brings his right arm down for just a moment, so Ithaqua can get a good view of his hand while he conjures up a few sparkles of magic. It looks very similar to what occurred while Urianger was healing his bruises- stars glistening as though they were brought down from the heavens.]
I would show thee the sites of my practice with magick. I assure thee, the views of the night sky from those locales are nothing short of breathtaking.
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[Why would he say no? He could potentially see Urianger train, and then see the stars with him? Ithaqua would never let the opportunity pass him by.
He reaches out as if to touch the stars... but decides to catch Urianger's hand instead, the source of said stars.]
Show me the stars you bring down from the sky while we are there.
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I would be more than happy to. 'Tis quite a spectacle of its own, and it shall serve as a private viewing for thine eyes only.
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[Ithaqua crawls up, so he can deliver a soft kiss to his lover's lips.]
I am looking forward to it. If only I could see your home as well, but I shall settle for this.
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Mayhap one day my skill with transformation magick will be strong enough to recreate parts of it from memory. However...I would love nothing more than for thee to see it for thyself.
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And I can long for a place I have never seen with you.