Suggestive|Neo'anar, New Anarlina

[Kender Bard]

Emerald hummed quietly to herself as she sought out Marion. She didn't have much to do, once again. She'd been surprised to find she'd enjoyed her time as temporary regent while Dusk, Twilight, and Snowflake had been gone, but perhaps that was only because she knew they'd be back in good order and she got to poke fun of the court.

But return they had and she was bored anew until spending some time with Sunray. Now she had a small smirk on her face as she sought out her lover.

[Devon]

Marion found himself outside entertaining some of the servants who worked within the castle. The bard was playing a jaunty tune on his flute, to uplift their spirits and help them relax a bit while they were on break.

[Kender Bard]

Emerald smiled as she spotted him at work and decided to hang back, lingering in the doorway and watching him. At his conclusion, the servants cheered and clapped for Marion and Emerald joined them. By then, it was time for work again and the servants scattered to resume their duties. Emerald approached Marion. "Bored or just being nice?" she asked.

[Devon]

Marion smiled, putting his flute away, turning to face Emerald he slipped his hands around her waist and answered, "Oh, a little bit of both. I just wanted to have a little audience." Marion casually brushed a lock of his hair away from his eyes and asked, "What about you are you bored love?"

[Kender Bard]

Emerald felt a smile creep over her face when he put his arms about her. I just don't understand how he keeps doing that to me, she thought in half fondness and half annoyance. "Aye a bit, but I was wondering if you'd like to go with me for a bit of a walk and then to see a puppet show," Emerald inquired. "Someone's been bawling about it all day in the market and it sounded like it would be amusing but we've got a candlemark until it starts."

[Devon]

"Hm a walk and a puppet show with a beautiful princess," Marion murmured as if he were giving it any real thought. "Of course I'd love to join you," he finally replied. "How are we going to amuse ourselves until the show starts?"

[Kender Bard]

"Just a walk and a chat sounds good," Emerald replied. "Grab a cloak - it's chilly out. Damn the mountains. I'd give my left hand to be back in the old capitol." She sighed heavily. "Where winter had the decency not to show its face until the later months."

[Devon]

Marion nodded, and led Emerald back to his room so he could grab his cloak and leave. He smirked as she talked of the winter, half expecting her to pout which he would have found irresistibly cute. "Well if it gets too chilly for you, I will be there to warm you love."

[Kender Bard]

"You and a mug of hot mulled cider," Emerald agreed with a grin. It wasn't like they couldn't pop into a tavern - or almost any establishment of business - and warm up if the wind was too fierce. She snatched her cloak up on the way out, slipping her hand into his when the first gust of wind touched them. "Brr! So what have you been up to, aside from serenading the servants and court?"

[Devon]

"Absolutely nothing," Marion said with a frown. "I need to find a hobby or something, aside from playing for the court I don't have too much today nowadays. I occasionally poke my head into the Bardic school here and try to help out, but there isn't much need for me there."

[Kender Bard]

"You could strengthen your weaponry," Emerald suggested, but it wasn't too serious of a remark. She knew it wasn't his passion like it was hers. But at least they'd spend more time together that way. And there were other benefits, assuming he put up a good enough spar for her...

She decided not to wander down that path of thought. "I've been spending time with the family," she remarked. "After they came back that is. Which reminds me; are you looking forward to the wedding?"

[Devon]

"Of course," Marion replied. "This wedding is long over due and it'll be great to have such a festive event in Anarlina," he replied. "I suppose I could practice the sword more, I haven't gotten too rusty with the rapier. Whenever you feel like teaching me, I'll be your oh so humble student."

[Kender Bard]

"You'll be my sore student if you honestly want me to be your mentor," Emerald warned in all seriousness. "I don't hold back more than to keep my students from being injured."

[Devon]

"I can handle it," Marion said defiantly. Smirking he added, "As long as you can give me a massage after the practices are done." He could already see the bruises in his near future.

[Kender Bard]

"Maybe," Emerald scoffed but cupped his cheek and leaned in to kiss him gently. "I'm looking forward to the wedding too. Twi and Dusk deserve to be happy, and Anarlina's been too long without her rightful king."