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[wildwarden]

Careful, sweetness. I might start coming over even more often.

( What a terrible fate that would be! )

Do you have a fishing pole? I can grab you one.

[pokeabear]

You say that as though I would mind having you here more.

I don’t, no.

[wildwarden]

Promise you won't get sick of me?

I'll get you one and head over to your place tomorrow morning. Sound good?

[pokeabear]

I could never.

I look forward to seeing you then, lover.

>action (also switching to prose)

[wildwarden]

See you soon, darling.

True to her word, Night Sky arrived at the cabin bright and early, the sun barely cresting over the horizon. She was still wearing next to nothing, carrying two fishing poles in her hand, and a bag slung over her other shoulder. She knocked on the door twice before she pushed it open slowly, at this point assuming she didn't really need to wait for him to actually answer.

"Halsin? It's Night Sky!"

[pokeabear]

Her call would echo through the cabin but wouldn't bring the large man forward. A glance in the bedroom would make it clear that no one had slept there the night before as the bed was neatly made with no sign of disturbance. But as she wandered out of the house, a rustling in the nearby bush could be heard before a large bear would amble out but pause at the sight of her.

Then the beast huffed, almost in amusement, before it startled to glow with a golden energy. It would only take a few seconds and a bright but brief blinding glow before Halsin was in the bear's place, a chuckle escaping him as he moved towards her in only a pair of pants. "Hello lover, it seems you beat me here."

Upon reaching her, he placed a hand on her hip while leaning down to greet her with a kiss.

[wildwarden]

Night Sky was... probably not as worried as she could have been. Seeing no sign of Halsin had been a touch concerning, but maybe he was just out and about — going for that run before she showed up.

But then there was a bear, and Night Sky startled at the sight of it, stepping back as the glow engulfed it. Oh Gods, weird magic bear, hopefully she wouldn't have to—

"Oh!" She placed a hand on her chest. "Halsin! I didn't know you could do that!" She laughed, leaning up to kiss him back.

[pokeabear]

"I apologize, I didn't mean to startle you," Halsin chuckled, stealing another kiss before straightening. "But yes, I got my Wild Shape ability back."

"I see you found us some rods," his gaze flicked past her and then drifted back to her feet, his gaze soft as he admired her. "What was your plan for us again today?"

[wildwarden]

"That's amazing! Can you turn into anything else, or is it just a bear?" Tell her more!

Oh right. Fishing. "I did, although if you can turn into a bear, you can just hop right in and catch those fish with your mouth, right?" She teased. "No real plans. Just wandering through the woods, fishing for dinner, camping out at the little place I have in there. Whatever you want, really. I'm open."

[pokeabear]

"I can turn into various creatures," He looked amused as he reached up to brush his fingers against her cheek and then further to tuck some hair back. "All ranging from a badger to a large creature like an owlbear. I can even take the form of a few elementals if needed."

He nodded as she mentioned him turning into a bear, "I could do that, yes. It might be easier in some ways though sometimes it is nice to sit and fish so we can enjoy the day and the time together."

[wildwarden]

"That's neat." She said cheerfully, leaning into his palm as it passed over her cheek. "I agree. Fishing is... calming, you know? And I figured if we got bored, we could always entertain ourselves otherwise." She winked.

That said — "have you eaten breakfast yet though?"

[pokeabear]

"Exactly, we could prop up the fishing poles and distract ourselves until we see a tug on the lines," he agreed with a bit of a playful smirk.

He nodded as he lowered his hand. "I had some biscuits and honey. Have you eaten? I have some left if you want."

[wildwarden]

"Love the way you think, sweetness." She purred. "Mm. We can grab some for the walk, maybe? I didn't grab anything since I had no idea if you wanted to eat together." She shrugged. "Did you make the biscuits yourself?"

[pokeabear]

"I am happy to eat together if you want to but, no, I was gifted them by an older lady I had helped," he admitted as he drew her towards the cabin. "It's been a long while since I've done any extensive cooking. Maybe I will try it again now that I don't have so many responsibilities."

Once inside, he went into the kitchen area to get some biscuits and honey.

[wildwarden]

"Aww, that's sweet." She said. "Walking and eating is fine, sweetness! I'd like to get to a nice spot to sit and enjoy the weather. It's nice out." No reason to stay inside, really.

Night Sky finally set her supplies down and followed after him, "Do you like to cook? I was never very good at it."

[pokeabear]

"I do," he confirmed with an easy smile, looking relaxed while he made sure to get them something to drink as well. "I haven't had a chance to do it much lately but I'm hoping being here, especially with this kitchen, will allow me to change that."

"I think that's everything," he glanced at her. "Should we bring anything else?"

[wildwarden]

"Maybe you can teach me sometime. I can make food enough to survive, but beyond that..." Yeah. Not impressive.

She took a bite of a biscuit and hummed softly. "Mmm. I don't think so? I have the rods, bait, my camp is already set up... so I think we're good to go."

[pokeabear]

"I would be happy to. Anything you want to learn, I will do my best to teach you."

"Then let's go," he took the food and the drink to carry, leaving the rods to her to carry while she showed him where she intended them to spend the day.

[wildwarden]

"Likewise, if you ever think of something you want to learn that I know."

Night Sky gathered up the rods again and headed out the door, off into the forest. It would be quite the walk to the spot near her camp. "How are your quests going? We should do some sometime — still need my magic back."

[pokeabear]

"I would like to learn anything you want to show me," Halsin flashed a charming little smirk as he brushed a hand over her back while they stepped outside. He paused to close the door behind him before following.

"They're going but I need to do more," he admitted as he walked alongside her. "I got distracted a bit helping with the cleanup and then setting up my home. I did enough to get the ability to shift back but there is still so much I need. I would be happy to do a quest with you though."

[wildwarden]

"Me too." Easily distracted, this one. Especially by people like Halsin. She shifted beside him to reach for his hand and hold it as they walked, if it was not an inconvenience for him to do so.

"Yeah? There's plenty — all the sexy ones, of course, but a few others caught my eye. Like that runaway bride..."

[pokeabear]

Halsin didn't mind the fact that she was easily distracted by him or that it was natural for her to reach out to him. He didn't even hesitate to switch the sack he was carrying to his other hand so he could take hers.

"I saw that one. I was tempted to help her," he replied. "I also saw all the sexy ones. Are you thinking of trying the lingerie?"

[wildwarden]

Night Sky laced their fingers together, moving deeper into the woods outside of Grey Ward — deep enough now that the sun was having difficulty penetrating the canopy of the trees.

"I was too. I'm always a sucker for those true love stories, you know? People should be free to be with whoever they please." She said, glancing up at him with a smirk. "Do you want me to try some?"

[pokeabear]

He glanced up now and then but, truthfully, he felt at home in the trees even in the shade when the leaves started to block the sun. Civilization was fading to a comfortable hum far in the background.

"You know how I feel about these things," he smiled at her, knowing that she understood that he felt people should be with whoever they wanted. Then he chuckled, shaking his head. "Not quite but I wouldn't mind seeing you try some on."

[wildwarden]

It was a sentiment she understood fully. Having spent the majority of her life in dimly lit forests far from society, there was a peace to be found in nature that was incomparable to anything else.

"We can, if you want. And if you don't want to go into town to see me wear them, I can always come and surprise you later." She grinned. "Maybe you should try some on, too, big guy."