closed 🪶⚡ all i really, really ever want is under the mistletoe

[garudas]

Who: Cidolfus Telamon & Benedikta Harman.
Status: Closed.
Where: Around places.
What: Cid and Benedikta follow a lead and sneak into a fancy holiday party. Event stuff TBA.
Warnings: it's them, what do you want from me



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[ramuhs]

So?

[Another laugh.]

Feeling attached to things can make one even stronger and fiercer.

[garudas]

Do you think me stronger and fiercer for being attached...

[She pecks him on the cheek with a kiss.]

... To you?

[ramuhs]

I would say so. Do you not agree?

[She's certainly become more adorable.]

[garudas]

[He'd better not speak a word of that out loud.]

Well... I suppose so. Because if you tell anyone about this, I will be sure to punish you accordingly. As I always do.

[Her hand presses to his chest, and her lips to his again, the sweetness and longing of it a stark contrast to her declaration.]

Were you not planning on returning to the party?

[ramuhs]

[He just smiles into that kiss because he knows full well how she is. Ever wanting to maintain that tough outer shell when she can be as soft as anyone. One day he hopes she won't see as much if a weakness as she still does.]

I am, but I've had a very needy dove who has been in need of my attention.

[garudas]

[She is getting better. She is at least allowing him to see this newer side of her that he has helped open up, but that may be as far as it ever goes. And even then, she feels embarrassed right now for it.]

But would you like to stay with your very needy dove?

[A glance back at the path they had come up from.]

She might need a moment before she can return to the party, too.

[ramuhs]

[A wry grin as he pulls her in closer.]

Reckon I can stay a little longer.

[garudas]

[Her smile lifts, and her head finds its usual spot on his shoulder, and she hugs him greedily.]

You do not have to if you wish to go back. Do not let my feelings get in the way of your fun, Cidolfus.

[ramuhs]

And know my sad little dove is feeling lonely?

[A softer smile as he looks down at her.]

The night's young yet, and they may be enjoying not having the boss around.

[garudas]

What?

[She does not move from where she is, but he'll feel a surprised laugh sweep over his neck as she presses her lips to it in a string of chaste kisses.]

Do you think that they have more fun without you?

[ramuhs]

[A low, rumbling hum as his eyes close.]

Wouldn't they? Won't have to worry and be on their best behavior.

[garudas]

Oh, please.

[She scoffs at him. Lovingly.]

As if you are so well-behaved yourself. I'd say you are as terrible an influence on the rest of them, Captain.

[ramuhs]

You say that as if it were a bad thing.

[He tightens his grip around her and spins them around at that.]

[garudas]

[She isn't expecting another spin, so there's a surprised squeal that echoes when he does, a wind sweeping in and sending a light mist of snow upward and around them.]

Did I? I suppose it would depend on who you ask... I quite like the terrible influence when it is all to myself. As for the others...

[Her shoulder lifts in a shrug, and she bumps her nose gently to his.]

Do not tell me you would be drinking and singing alongside them, given the choice.

[ramuhs]

[His voice will join hers with a loud laugh, and he will lift her up to hold her higher to him.]

Well I do like a good mead and song.

[He smirks up at her.]

One day I hope to see you joining in.

[garudas]

[She is not expecting that either, and she really should have, but her arms only tighten around his shoulders.]

Me? Singing and merriment? I do not think it suits me. Besides...

[Her voice lowers to a soft, but teasing whisper.]

I doubt either of us want me to hear the ballads you would sing about me, yes?

[ramuhs]

[His eyes just gleam dangerously.]

Who said I wouldn't?

[AND THEN HE'S TAKING A DEEP BREATH READY TO BELT OUT A VERSE]

My bonny lass Benna—

[garudas]

[And of course that voice of his booms through the trees like a low roll of thunder, and birds that had been sleeping in the ones nearby fly off, startled by the sudden noise, as well as Benedikta's gasp and laughter...]

Cidolfus!

[... Before it all dies into a kiss, of course.

Even the gryphons that have been soaring elsewhere start to squawk in response, singing along with him in the skies above.]

You are going to wake the entire island with that.

[ramuhs]

[He just laughs even more at that.]

Well they should be! It's a celebration tonight!

[And now there's a different shine in his eyes as he looks up at her.]

But now I wonder where my song is.

[garudas]

[Is he going to place her down anytime soon—?]

I already told you. Merriment and singing do not suit me...

[Now it's her turn for a shift in her eyes, and while there is a shimmer to them, the flame that burns only for him flickers just a little brighter.]

Though, I would be happy to sing you a different kind of song... Later.

[ramuhs]

[No, she is captive in his arms.



That may or may not be getting tired but it's fine he's fine—]

Hm...while I do enjoy that particular tune, I still would like to hear something different.

[He'll start moving to carry her back inside.]

[garudas]

[She clicks her tongue at him.]

... What, you wish for me to come up with something on the spot? Without putting any wine in me first!?

[ramuhs]

Now I'm curious and want both versions.

[garudas]

[With a tut tut tut, she shakes her head as she rests it against his.]

You will have to get at least three glasses of wine or ciders in me first. And that will still be a maybe.

[ramuhs]

Not a problem, I'm sure I can manage that one way or another.

[And then as they're walking, he'll notice something as they pass under one of the stone archways and suddenly stop.]