<Sanriel> ::gently disengages from Tarri and sits gingerly down on the bed with a grunt that drifts into a sigh:: Whew... Feels good to sit on something soft after everything we've done today. ::holds Tarri's hand and stays sitting up, giving her a smile:: It was nice to get out for a while though!

* Tarri sits next to Sanriel on the bed, smiling. "At least I got a nap. You must be exhausted!"

<Sanriel> Nap? ::grins a little:: When did you catch a nap?

<Tarri> ::grins:: I laid down for a little while Gloss was testing you.

<Sanriel> ::giggles and puts his arm around her:: Well I guess you probably needed it. I'm getting plenty of sleep, but you're watching over me all the time. ::kisses her cheek softly::

<Sanriel> I am pretty tired, though I don't think I could sleep right away. Too much on my mind! ::grins a little::

<Tarri> Well, you need the rest more... It's not like I haven't been sleeping at all. With Corri, I'm used to being up and down all night. ::she smiles and touches his cheek:: And you're worth it.

<Sanriel> ::blushes and smiles::

<Sanriel> Thank you, Tarri... ::turns towards her to hug her close::

* Tarri smiles and leans into his embrace, carefully wrapping her arms around him. "You're welcome."

<Sanriel> ::finally pulls back and smiles:: And wow... Val's shop. ::shakes his head a little:: Who'd have thought?

<Tarri> ::giggles a little:: I know, it's amazing!

<Sanriel> Can you believe he bought a place? I didn't think he had so much of an idea of what he wanted to do. But he's really thrown himself into it! ::chuckles:: No wonder he was so tired at the hall!

<Tarri> I know - all that *work*! ::smiles at him:: And I know you're just itching to help... We can ask Lord Malkier for that potion, if you want.

<Tarri> And I can't *wait* for you to meet Val's sister Lori! She's so *nice*, and she has such a pretty voice...

<Sanriel> ::looks tempted, but shakes his head:: We still don't know if it would maybe be a bad idea, so it's probably best to hold off.

<Sanriel> ::smiles at Tarri, looking in her eyes:: She can't be as nice as you...

<Tarri> ::blushes a little:: Maybe more. She was one of the few who didn't turn nasty after the accident...

<Sanriel> Then I definitely want to meet her, and thank her for her good sense and compassion. ::takes Tarri's hands in his:: But you should know no one can be as sweet as you are to me. ::smiles again, a little shyly and blushing a bit::

<Tarri> ::blushes harder and looks down, then back up, smiling:: I... Thank you.

<Sanriel> ::kisses Tarri's hair and leans into her slightly:: You're welcome, my love. ::softly::

<Sanriel> ::sighs contentedly:: And you know.. I felt a little bit less stiff today, too. I think I'm loosening up a little bit.

<Tarri> ::smiles:: That's good to hear! It shouldn't be long until the stitches come out, and then you'll heal even faster. ::hugs him gently::

<Sanriel> I sure hope so. I *do* love being with you so much... ::blushes a little and pauses for a moment:: But I really need to be able to move around on my own. Hopefully you'll come with me while I work on getting stronger again. ::smiles a little::

<Sanriel> I'm going to have to practice all my walking and stuff again, too... I could teach you a little, if you'd like.

<Tarri> ::smiles tentatively:: If I wouldn't be getting in your way...

<Tarri> ::blushes:: I like to be with you, but I don't want to be a bother.

<Sanriel> You are never in my way, sweetheart. ::runs his fingers through her hair, blushing slightly:: And since I think I'll have to practice from the start again, maybe I could teach you a little.

<Sanriel> Oh no, never worry about that! You've never done anything but make me happy!

<Tarri> ::smiles:: You're so sweet to say so...

<Sanriel> ::blushes and shakes his head:: It's the truth. ::gently protesting::

<Tarri> ::grins and caresses his cheek:: Just remember that I won't be upset if you want a little time to yourself.

<Sanriel> I know... ::smiles a little:: I think I'd be just as happy if you *could* always be with me... though I know that's a little selfish.

<Tarri> ::giggles:: Well, then, I'm selfish too. ::she smiles shyly at him::

<Sanriel> ::chuckles:: I can live with that, I think. ::smiles back:: And if I can teach you how to walk, then maybe... if you want.. I could eventually teach you how to hunt, and you could do it with me. ::smiles::

<Sanriel> I think that would be really nice..

<Tarri> ::looks at Sanriel with wide eyes:: Oh... I-I think I'd like that. I-If you think I could...

<Sanriel> ::show a little excitement, just a little suppressed:: Only if you want to! I definitely think you could, though. You're light on your feet, and very graceful... ::blushes:: That helps.

<Tarri> ::blushes:: Well... We could try it, anyway. ::takes his hand:: I... like to be with you. Anywhere, everywhere... but especially out there in the woods.

* Sanriel blushes and smiles, dropping his gaze to their joined hands, then up to look into her eyes.

<Tarri> ::whispers, looking into Sanriel's eyes:: I love you.

<Sanriel> ::sighs happily:: I love you, too. ::still looking in her eyes, his expression happy, utterly content::

<Tarri> ::smiles at him for a moment, then leans forward slightly to kiss him::

* Sanriel returns the kiss tenderly, leaning slightly towards her.

* Tarri breaks away after while, sighing contentedly. She smiles at Sanriel, slightly impishly. "I love that."

<Sanriel> ::blushes and nods eagerly:: Me, too. ::reaches up to brush Tarri's lips with his fingers::

<Tarri> ::closes her eyes:: Mmm...

* Sanriel gently runs his fingertips up over her cheeks and eyes, over her eyebrows, and playing lightly across the forehead and slowly down the other side of her face, all the while just watching her with a smile.

* Tarri smiles, keeping her eyes closed and enjoying the caress. "Mmmm... That feels nice, sweetling."

<Sanriel> ::blushes and giggles a little:: I'm glad... I think I'm enjoying it almost as much as you are... ::runs his fingers down under her chin, now, then around he neck, gently tickling, then pulling slightly as he leans in to give her another soft kiss::

<Tarri> ::giggles slightly at the tickling, then sighs happily as she returns the kiss.::

* Sanriel eventually pulls away slowly, then grins and turns around and lays back, putting his head in Tarri's lap.

<Tarri> ::looks down at him with a smile, then softly begins stroking his hair:: Comfortable, love?

<Sanriel> ::looks up at her with a silly grin:: mmmm, very.

<Tarri> ::giggles a little:: The first time you had your head in my lap you couldn't get away fast enough...

<Sanriel> ::giggle:: That was different.

<Tarri> ::smiles and strokes the side of his face:: Not *that* different.

<Sanriel> ::sighs happy, closing his eyes and enjoying the caressing:: well maybe I was a little more foolish, then...

<Tarri> ::chuckles a little and trails her fingers lightly up his cheek, around his eyes, and down the side of his neck:: Maybe... ::she smiles:: Or maybe you just didn't know me as well, then.

<Sanriel> ::cracks open his eyes and grins:: Or really know how comfortable your lap was.

<Tarri> ::giggles::

<Tarri> Yours is pretty comfortable, too... ::she glances at his wounded leg:: Have to be careful not to hurt it for a while, though.

<Sanriel> I know... hopefully you'll be able to do it again soon. ::smiles:: I am healing fast after all.

<Sanriel> mmmm... I wonder how Gloss' tests will turn out... I've got to admit I'm really really curious.

<Tarri> ::idly caressing his face:: Me, too... I hope she'll be able to find something to help you.

<Sanriel> Me, too. It'd be nice to be able to read normally. ::small smile:: I'd like to share some of that joy that's so important to you...

<Sanriel> ::grins:: And maybe homework will be a little easier.

<Tarri> That would be nice... Though I like reading to you, too. ::she smiles a little::

<Tarri> ::giggles:: I'd imagine so!

<Sanriel> I could read to you easier, too... ::sighs happily::

<Tarri> Mm. That would be nice. I like it when you read to me.

<Sanriel> ::beams:: Me, too.

<Sanriel> ::opens his eyes and looks up, then reaches up to caress her cheek:: I love you, Tarri.

<Tarri> ::rubs her cheek against his hand and kisses his palm:: I love you too, Sanriel. ::she smiles at him::

<Tarri> ::slowly running her fingers through his hair:: You're starting to look a little sleepy, sweetling... Ready to turn in?

<Sanriel> ::blushes and nods a little:: I think so, yeah... ::reluctantly sits up slowly::

<Tarri> ::kisses his cheek, then slides off the bed and crosses the room, puttering with the fresh bandages and facing away so he can undress and get into bed::

* Sanriel smiles and watches Tarri for a moment before he undresses gingerly, then slides under the covers settles in comfortably.

<Tarri> ::after a moment:: All ready?

<Sanriel> ::nods, smiling sleepily:: mmm-hmm

* Tarri returns, smiling and blushing just a bit, to smooth the covers and kiss his forehead. "How's the pain, sweetling? Do you want the potion, or just a little willowbark tea?"

<Sanriel> ummm... let me try it with just the tea. It does hurt a little from all the activity... but I think I'll be okay. ::smiles::

<Tarri> ::nods and brings him a cup of the sweetened tea:: Here you go.

<Sanriel> ::takes the tea and drains it relatively quickly:: It also doesn't taste as bad. ::smiles::

<Tarri> ::chuckles a little as she takes the empty cup and sets it aside:: I'm sure... If you wake up with the pain, though, don't hesitate to wake me up, all right?

<Sanriel> ::nods and smiles:: Yes, ma'am.

<Tarri> ::giggles, then leans down to kiss him.:: Good night, love.

<Sanriel> Good night, Tarri.. my love.

* Sanriel watches Tarri, blushing slightly, his eyelids flicking closed.

* Tarri caresses Sanriel's face one last time, smiling gently, then moves over to the overstuffed couch and stretches out, still mindful of her back.

* Sanriel closes his eyes and drifts off to sleep after she finally settles, with a last murmured expression of love.