Who: Cidolfus Telamon & Benedikta Harman. Status: Closed. Where: The Roost, The Farplane. What: Cid and Benedikta move to a new house in the Roost. Event stuff later. Warnings: The usual. :)
[As he hugs her close to return that kiss, the joy he feels from her reaction bubbling over. Really, it's not as if he hasn't shown her a new house before. There was the treehouse as he built it, and he had been just as proud and happy when she showed similar reaction. But there is just something about every moment he can make her happy like this, giving her the things and experiences that they could not share before.
He knows he shouldn't think about it much anymore, but perhaps it's still so soon after the festival it's hard not to briefly think how things were between them just a year ago. And now look at them, practically behaving like newlyweds walking through their new home...
[They pretty much are just that... minus the wed part. And really, while the home down in the caves was their first, this one truly feels like it is theirs. Catered to their whims and wishes, with them written all over it. All of the things that he had modeled and chosen, and all of the things that he knew she would like... For the first time, Benedikta really, truly feels like she is home in every sense of the word, and that feeling only multiplies as she looks at him when they pull back.
I felt you trying to peek through my fingers earlier. So no.
[Not even going to be try to lie, but he won't cover her eyes just yet, instead seeing if she can manage as he leads her out of the door and slowly make their way around the house where she'll hear the trickling water of the waterfall as they pass it.]
[He still eyes her but he laughs. Really he won't mind too much, but it's better as a surprise!!
With both hands now at her shoulders, he'll guide her through until she feels that feeling of fresh air and a cool breeze that she felt earlier on their way up. There will then be a soft rustling like leaves which brush over her as he pushes them through.
Now she'll definitely be able to sense that they are outside, the air clean and crisp and the sound of their footfalls giving way from stone to grass. He's also going to move his hand over hers because he's still waiting until...]
All right, now you can look.
[There's a smug voice, and he has every good reason to be. She will find herself standing in the middle of an overlook with a small field of flowers around them. From where they stand, the view is towards the north side of the island, so they can see the forests below, the cliffs far beyond, and the oceans beyond that.]
[She will behave once her hand is over her eyes, chuckling quietly along with him as she lets him lead her through a winding tunnel. She can feel that breeze as clear as she can feel her own heartbeat, as well as that all-too familiar sound of the leaves, the scent of fresh air carried along on that wind.
She thinks she has an idea of where he might be leading her. The Roost has its fair share of cliffs that Benedikta likes to spend time on. So many of them overlook the ocean, or the forests of trees, but nothing quite beats the feel of the cool wind and the warm sun on those edges.
Except for a few things.
And one of those things is about to make itself known, as her footsteps turn from heavy and echoed to soft as the ground beneath her feet switches from rock to grass. Lush grass...
She is so sure of herself, but the moment that she uncovers her eyes, lowering her hand to her side, a small, genuine gasp leaves her.
Benedikta has seen many flower fields in her day, but this somehow feels so much more special. It may be smaller, but that is not what makes her heart swell. It is the fact that this is theirs—their own little paradise among the caves. A place she had wished for, and he found for her.]
Did you... was this here before?
[Awestruck, she turns between him and the overlook.]
It was, aye. Was a bit surprised myself, but does help explain why the house was built there.
[He then takes her hand and nudges her towards one side of the overlook, near the edge.]
But that's not all. Take a look.
[And down below not too far from where they are with some steps down the side is a pool with water flowing over its edge. It's deep enough to have fish, and she will be able to see which kind of fish it is.]
[As if this wasn't already more than enough—too much, even—he leads her through the flowers, and she is careful not to disturb them too much, towards the edge. She is fully expecting a full view of the world below, and she does, indeed, have as much if she looks out. But it is further down along the cliffside where her attention goes, to the pool where the fish that drift through the water shimmer as they swim about.
She instantly recognizes them, and she smacks him gently in her surprise this time.]
You brought them back here!? Or are these different ones?
Mix of the original and new. Might be hard to tell right now.
They are able to swim through the caverns through a series of tunnels and there are other pools, larger ones, they can swim to. Even these can come and go as they please as there is an underwater tunnel they can swim and in out of. But this pool has been "renovated" so to speak so that a few who choose to live more permanent will be want for nothing.
[She stares down in disbelief at the fish, and her eyes follow the path down to the pool, laughing fondly to herself because of course he had made certain of all of this.
He'll feel her squeeze his hand then.]
You were right. I think this might be my favourite surprise.
[She had been about to ask if they should, but there is so much that she wants to see and look at and take in for the first time, because the first time isn't ever going to come again.
With one last look back at the flowers and the sky behind them, she gives a nod and lets him lead her by the hand down the stairs to the pool.]
You really have thought of everything. [A thoughtful pause.] Is there fish feed down there as well?
Aye, there is. The bench doubles as a storage unit, so they will be kept safe from the elements.
[The steps are a little steep, but nothing they can't handle. Still, he'll be sure to help guide her until they reach the bottom where Benedikta can see that the pool goes into the cliffside a bit, beneath the overlook above. It gives ample shade and shelter from any wind and rain that might pass through. There is even a smaller side tunnel entrance to make coming to and from it a little easier from inside the caves.]
[She allows him to guide her down the stairs, careful not to trip on the steeper steps, but truly, they have climbed far worse. Curious, she follows the line of the pool as it winds into a cave, spotting that tunnel on the other side. But where her attention lands is on the fish, several of them swimming over once they see her, as if expecting to be fed.]
I daresay this home is far better than the one out there...
[She has grown strangely fond of these fish, and she kneels down to dip her finger in the water.]
It must look lovely down here when the moon is out.
[He can only smile as he watches her before he moves to the bench, one that has seat cushions that flip over as lids, to get a small cup of fish food for her.]
[Clever of him to pick up what she had been laying down. But she does look back at him with a grin, accepting the cup of fish food and picking at it with her fingers first while she watches as more of the fish dart over to wait.]
There is plenty to keep us busy until then, at least. I woke up this morning expecting to do nothing.
[She says it in jest, of course, as she stands to be at his side. She is actually quite excited about the idea of moving all of their things into this new home of theirs.
A toss of some food into the water and there are splashes as all of the fish clamour for first dibs.]
We could always wait another day if you'd rather. However, if you do wish to start moving things that we'd need, I have a few men ready to go at my signal.
[He smiles and leans in to kiss her softly at her temple, happy to see her so pleased.]
[She leans her head against his, closing her eyes briefly before she's holding out the cup of food should he want to help feed the fish.]
It may surprise you, but I do not mind a little hard work for a good cause.
[And this is, indeed, one of them.]
I would like to decide where things might go... or what else I might want to fill... [A pause, and she takes a deep breath, allowing the words and the happiness they bring to sink in before she says them.] ... Our new home.
[He starts to reach for some of that fish food, but he pauses when she says that.
Our new home.
He was already smiling way, but hearing her say those words...they hit so much stronger than just watching her this whole time. The words seem to echo off the walls, off the water, filling his head with all the beautiful implications. If she wasn't holding a cup of fish food, he might have grabbed her and kissed her right then and there.
Instead, his arm around her tightens.]
Aye...our new home, indeed.
[He looks at her, his eyes unbearably fond.]
You can do whatever you want. Just tell me where you want everything and we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
[A wry chuckle.]
To think we have to do this with two different homes. At least this will be a bit easier.
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He knows he shouldn't think about it much anymore, but perhaps it's still so soon after the festival it's hard not to briefly think how things were between them just a year ago. And now look at them, practically behaving like newlyweds walking through their new home...
As he pulls back, he grins.]
There's still one more thing.
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And her brows shoot up, her eyes shining.]
One more? I can barely keep up as it is...
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I think this one will be your favorite.
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[A genuinely curious tilt of her head because—]
What more could you possibly have done to outdo all of this?
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Should I cover your eyes again?
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Do you not trust me to keep my own eyes closed?
[And she will do just that.]
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[Not even going to be try to lie, but he won't cover her eyes just yet, instead seeing if she can manage as he leads her out of the door and slowly make their way around the house where she'll hear the trickling water of the waterfall as they pass it.]
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[As she nearly bumps into the frame of the doorway as they pass through it.
But as they pass the waterfall, she does peek open one eye to look at it before quickly shutting it again lest she be caught!]
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[Woman, he's raised Mid, he knows how it goes!!!]
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[Her free hand goes up over her eyes at that, her voice taking on an innocent tone.]
And neither did I... only the waterfall.
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[He still eyes her but he laughs. Really he won't mind too much, but it's better as a surprise!!
With both hands now at her shoulders, he'll guide her through until she feels that feeling of fresh air and a cool breeze that she felt earlier on their way up. There will then be a soft rustling like leaves which brush over her as he pushes them through.
Now she'll definitely be able to sense that they are outside, the air clean and crisp and the sound of their footfalls giving way from stone to grass. He's also going to move his hand over hers because he's still waiting until...]
All right, now you can look.
[There's a smug voice, and he has every good reason to be. She will find herself standing in the middle of an overlook with a small field of flowers around them. From where they stand, the view is towards the north side of the island, so they can see the forests below, the cliffs far beyond, and the oceans beyond that.]
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She thinks she has an idea of where he might be leading her. The Roost has its fair share of cliffs that Benedikta likes to spend time on. So many of them overlook the ocean, or the forests of trees, but nothing quite beats the feel of the cool wind and the warm sun on those edges.
Except for a few things.
And one of those things is about to make itself known, as her footsteps turn from heavy and echoed to soft as the ground beneath her feet switches from rock to grass. Lush grass...
She is so sure of herself, but the moment that she uncovers her eyes, lowering her hand to her side, a small, genuine gasp leaves her.
Benedikta has seen many flower fields in her day, but this somehow feels so much more special. It may be smaller, but that is not what makes her heart swell. It is the fact that this is theirs—their own little paradise among the caves. A place she had wished for, and he found for her.]
Did you... was this here before?
[Awestruck, she turns between him and the overlook.]
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[He then takes her hand and nudges her towards one side of the overlook, near the edge.]
But that's not all. Take a look.
[And down below not too far from where they are with some steps down the side is a pool with water flowing over its edge. It's deep enough to have fish, and she will be able to see which kind of fish it is.]
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[As if this wasn't already more than enough—too much, even—he leads her through the flowers, and she is careful not to disturb them too much, towards the edge. She is fully expecting a full view of the world below, and she does, indeed, have as much if she looks out. But it is further down along the cliffside where her attention goes, to the pool where the fish that drift through the water shimmer as they swim about.
She instantly recognizes them, and she smacks him gently in her surprise this time.]
You brought them back here!? Or are these different ones?
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Mix of the original and new. Might be hard to tell right now.
They are able to swim through the caverns through a series of tunnels and there are other pools, larger ones, they can swim to. Even these can come and go as they please as there is an underwater tunnel they can swim and in out of. But this pool has been "renovated" so to speak so that a few who choose to live more permanent will be want for nothing.
[He grins.]
It's even wide and deep enough for us to share.
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He'll feel her squeeze his hand then.]
You were right. I think this might be my favourite surprise.
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C'mon, you should take a look at the pool itself. Even had a bit of a sitting area.
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With one last look back at the flowers and the sky behind them, she gives a nod and lets him lead her by the hand down the stairs to the pool.]
You really have thought of everything. [A thoughtful pause.] Is there fish feed down there as well?
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[The steps are a little steep, but nothing they can't handle. Still, he'll be sure to help guide her until they reach the bottom where Benedikta can see that the pool goes into the cliffside a bit, beneath the overlook above. It gives ample shade and shelter from any wind and rain that might pass through. There is even a smaller side tunnel entrance to make coming to and from it a little easier from inside the caves.]
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I daresay this home is far better than the one out there...
[She has grown strangely fond of these fish, and she kneels down to dip her finger in the water.]
It must look lovely down here when the moon is out.
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You can see for yourself tonight.
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There is plenty to keep us busy until then, at least. I woke up this morning expecting to do nothing.
[She says it in jest, of course, as she stands to be at his side. She is actually quite excited about the idea of moving all of their things into this new home of theirs.
A toss of some food into the water and there are splashes as all of the fish clamour for first dibs.]
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[He smiles and leans in to kiss her softly at her temple, happy to see her so pleased.]
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It may surprise you, but I do not mind a little hard work for a good cause.
[And this is, indeed, one of them.]
I would like to decide where things might go... or what else I might want to fill... [A pause, and she takes a deep breath, allowing the words and the happiness they bring to sink in before she says them.] ... Our new home.
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Our new home.
He was already smiling way, but hearing her say those words...they hit so much stronger than just watching her this whole time. The words seem to echo off the walls, off the water, filling his head with all the beautiful implications. If she wasn't holding a cup of fish food, he might have grabbed her and kissed her right then and there.
Instead, his arm around her tightens.]
Aye...our new home, indeed.
[He looks at her, his eyes unbearably fond.]
You can do whatever you want. Just tell me where you want everything and we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
[A wry chuckle.]
To think we have to do this with two different homes. At least this will be a bit easier.
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💚💜 fin.