Duuuuude....

[Devon]

(( Don't judge me, it has always been a dream of mine to skip through a meadow of flowers))

Alan smiled, absolutely delighted that Leif agreed to his strange request. Holding onto Leif's hand tightly, Alan pranced through the meadow even humming a jolly tune as he did.

[Darastrix]

(( I'm sure it has. ))

Leif ran along beside him, his expression slightly bemused as he tried to keep up with his love. He wasn't much of a runner at the best of times; even stone sober, he'd always been incredibly laid-back. Once they'd made it across the field, Leif gestured to a large oak tree.

"Why don't we take a seat for a bit?"

[Devon]

Alan nodded and went over to the oak tree, sitting down under it. Winded, but happy, he smiled and caught his breath. "That was wonderful. Are you tired?"

[Darastrix]

"A little," Leif murmured, settling down beside Alan and resting his head on the man's shoulder. "'m not much of a runner."

[Devon]

"We can rest here as long as you like," Alan replied, settling into his position under the tree. "Where are you from?"

[Darastrix]

"Ilyamen," Leif said, closing his eyes partway. "I grew up in the bard school there."

[Devon]

"Small world," Alan said with a smile. "I am from Ilyamen as well, though I belong to a completely different guild than you do. What brought you to Humontis?"

[Darastrix]

"Iunno," Leif murmured, snuggling up to Alan. "I was just wandering around. Been a few years since I came here, and then I just never left."

[Devon]

"What instrument do you play?" Alan sat up a bit to get a better look at Leif. "I'd like to hear something if you have it with you."

[Darastrix]

Rather than answering, Leif began singing a soft, sweet melody. He was merely vocalizing; the song had no words, and he'd probably still slur them besides. As it was, the tune was actually a bit slower and lazier than it ought to be, though the bard did manage to stay on pitch.

[Devon]

Alan drifted along to the melody with a calm smile on his face. "Thats wonderful Leif. You're pretty good at this. How long have you been singing?"

[Darastrix]

"Long time," Leif said drowsily. "Since I was about eight, I think. What d'you do for a living, love?"

[Devon]

"Oh I run an apothecary shop in Ilyamen," Alan said admitting only a part of the truth. "I do okay I suppose, I just have to find better herbs every now and then. Are you tired Leif?"

[Darastrix]

"Kinda. I think it's more to do with something I smoked earlier," he said, then laughed softly. "And you asked me that already."

[Devon]

Alan looked a tad embarrassed for himself. "Ah you're right Leif, I did ask that before. I'm sorry," he replied.