* Sanriel takes a deep breath as they leave the city, one hand in Tarri's, the other holding his unstrung bow. He guides her down the path towards the woods slowly as the tension from the city gradually drains away, and the spring comes back to his step.

* Tarri remains slightly subdued for a little longer, but eventually she seems to straighten a little, and she flashes Sanriel a quick smile. "This was definitely a good idea." She adjusts Corri slightly in his sling, and bounces him a little to make him smile.

<Sanriel> ::smiles back, taking another deep breath of the fresh air:: Ahhh... yeah... I think so. ::glances over at Corri with some concern:: How's he doing? Is getting out seeming to help him too?

<Tarri> ::looks down at Corri again:: I think so... ::she smiles up at Sanriel again:: Babies change moods so quickly, it's hard to tell. But he doesn't look quite as irritable anymore.

<Sanriel> ::smiles a little down at the elfling:: Good, I'm glad...

<Sanriel> I know he's been really fussy lately, and he was always so good, before. ::frowns slightly:: Made me a little worried...

<Tarri> ::nods:: I know, I've been worried too... ::grins up at him:: ...not to mention a little tired.

<Sanriel> ::leans over to give Tarri's cheek a quick kiss:: My poor Princess! Maybe I could let you curl up and take a nap for a little while. ::smiles:: I'll hold Corri, and you could put your head in my lap.

<Tarri> ::smiles:: That sounds really nice... Maybe I'll take you up on that if we find a cozy spot to settle.

<Sanriel> ::grins:: If? ::laughs, light and happily::

<Tarri> ::giggles:: Well, all the good spots might be taken.

<Sanriel> ::squeezes Tarri's hand and flashed her a bright smile:: I wouldn't worry too much. ::winks and skips a step, then changes direction, leading Tarri along::

<Tarri> ::follows him with a smile:: Ooh, look at that tree! ::she points:: What pretty colors...

<Sanriel> ::grins and nods:: I thought you'd appreciate it! I'm not entirely choosing random paths, here... hmmm. ::sniff a moment, then changes directions::

<Tarri> ::giggles a little, then follows, her eyes wide with anticipation::

<Sanriel> over this way... ::his voice lowering a little::

* Tarri walks a little quieter in response to Sanriel's hushed voice, following carefully in his footsteps.

<Sanriel> ::pulls Tarri into a small clearing, and almost perfect circle around an old, ruined stump of what must have been a mighty tree some time in the past... the surrounding trees seem more colorful than usual, and a sheet of wild, varied leaves covers the ground::

<Tarri> Ooohh, Sanriel, how beautiful...! ::she spins in slow circles, looking around at the wonder::

* Sanriel catches his breath for a moment in appreciation, even though obviously having been here before... He stops to look around with Tarri, eyes wide and smiling as he turns, also.

<Tarri> ::hugs Sanriel, careful of Corri:: It's *beautiful!*

<Sanriel> so.. you like it? ::smiles a little foolishly:: I'd seen this area before a while ago.. I didn't know the leaves would turn like *this* though...

* Sanriel happily hugs Tarri back, also being careful of Corri.

<Tarri> ::nods:: It's amazing! ::she looks around again, then looks up at him with a grin:: Maybe we should build our house here... ::she winks::

<Sanriel> There's a nice place to sit over there... a little hollow against one of the trees...

<Sanriel> ::giggles a little, smiling::

<Tarri> ::nods and takes his hand again:: Lead the way!

<Sanriel> ::squeezes Tarri's hand and nearly bounces across the clearing, scattering dry leaves with every step:: Here we go... and it's not even damp! ::settles down to the ground, the leaves having more give here, piled a little deeper to be around the same level..::

<Tarri> ::waits for Sanriel to settle, then sits down carefully, cradling Corri against bumping. She leans carefully back against his shoulder, sighing happily::

<Sanriel> ::puts his arm around Tarri and leans over to kiss her hair, nuzzling there gently:: Mmmm... ::echoes her happy sigh::

<Tarri> Mmmm... ::she snuggles back against him, sighing with contentment::

<Sanriel> So.. how's Temire doing? You'd mentioned something about going to see her, but didn't get a chance to tell me... is she still being punished?

<Sanriel> ::dangles one finger in front of Corri's face, smiling contentedly as he shifts a little more comfortably~

<Sanriel> ::

<Tarri> ::nods:: I went to thank her for trying to help me... and when she found out we were engaged, she talked Michelle into letting me sleep over one night. ::giggles at the memory:: I haven't been that silly in a long time... But she's not grounded any more. She came to visit with me a little yesterday...

<Tarri> ::grins as Corri wraps his diminutive fist around Sanriel's finger::

<Sanriel> ::grins:: Well that's good to hear. You had fun that night over there? ::blushes a little:: I didn't even notice you did, I was so wrapped up in that project...

* Sanriel tugs his finger lightly back and forth.

<Tarri> I know. ::she stretches up to kiss the underside of his jaw:: It's okay. We had a lot of fun... Stayed up late and ate a lot and had a pillow fight and talked about boys... ::she grins up at him::

<Sanriel> ::blushes a little::

<Tarri> ::giggles::

<Sanriel> Oh? ::trying to sound a little less curious than he is:: What boys did you talk about?

<Tarri> ::laughs:: Well, you, of course... And Temire's been seeing Ilarion lately.

<Sanriel> ::grins a bit:: Sooo... what were you two saying about me?

<Sanriel> Ilarion? Really? ::thoughtfully::

<Tarri> ::laughs lightly:: Oh, you know... the usual girl chat...

<Sanriel> ::tugging his fingers a little faster, back and forth:: But I don't know what usual girl chat is like. ::grins::

<Tarri> ::giggles:: I was pretty sure you didn't. ::she kisses his jaw again::

<Sanriel> ::laughs lightly, tilting down to kiss her forehead:: You're just not going to tell me, are you? Is it against the rules or something? ::grinning:: Well what about Ilarion, then?

<Tarri> ::grins wickedly:: Apparently he climbed up into her balcony several times while she was grounded... And a few times he convinced her to climb back out with him, too.

<Sanriel> ::blinks in surprise for a moment, then laughs:: Okay.. I actually don't have trouble believing he did that. ::grins a little:: Or her. I think we probably would have done the same. ::squeezes Tarri around the shoulders, the finger in Corri's grip bobbing a little more::

<Tarri> ::giggles:: Probably, yeah... He took her on midnight picnics, and to fancy restaurants, and bought her a lot of presents... I think she's a little overwhelmed.

<Sanriel> ::blinks:: Wow.

<Sanriel> I hope... it's not a bad thing.

<Tarri> ::bites her lip briefly:: I don't think it is, but I think she's worried it might be.

<Tarri> ::snuggles back against him a little:: I think she's a little jealous of us, too.

<Sanriel> ::nods:: I can understand that worry. He's.. a strange guy. There seems more to him than he's willing to show, but... what? ::smiles:: Maybe they're both different enough to be good for each other, though. That would be nice. ::small happy sigh, nuzzling Tarri gently::

<Sanriel> She is..?

<Tarri> ::nods, smiling:: Just a little. I think she wants her relationship to click as well as ours does... She doesn't know how very lucky we got.

<Sanriel> ::blushes:: *very* lucky, beloved. ::smiles:: Luckier than anyone, I think.

<Tarri> ::smiles up at him:: I know... I still can't believe it, sometimes.

<Sanriel> my precious Tarri... ::leans down to kiss her tenderly::

<Tarri> Mmmm.... ::returns the kiss::

<Tarri> I love you so much...

<Sanriel> ::sighs in happy contentment, lingering close in from the kiss:: So peaceful.. so perfect. ::smiles::

<Tarri> ::echoes Sanriel's sigh, leaning her forehead against his and closing her eyes::

* Sanriel continues gently moving the finger in Corri's grip, sliding his arms more around Tarri to hold her lightly

* Sanriel shifts up to kiss Tarri again, more lingeringly.

* Tarri settles into Sanriel's arms, shifting to slide her fingers into his hair as they kiss.

<Tarri> ::trails her fingers around his ear down to his jaw, then down his neck::

<Sanriel> mmmm... ::sighs, rubbing the thumb from the hand Corri has against Tarri's side slowly, his other hand moving in small patterns randomly around her back::

<Tarri> Ah... ::arches her back slightly, angling into his caresses:: That feels nice...

<Sanriel> mm-hmmm... ::smiles, moving his fingers more slowly, gently kisses her chin::

<Tarri> mmmm.... ::stretches out her neck a little, sliding her hands down to his shoulders::

* Sanriel runs his hand up Tarri's back, running his fingers over her extended neck, very lightly.

<Sanriel> ::small chuckle, taking a deep breath:: ohh, my beloved... in the middle of such a beautiful scene and all I can think of.. look at.. is you. ::soft smile::

<Tarri> ::smiles and glances away briefly, then looks back into his eyes.:: Scene? What scene? ::She leans forward to kiss him again softly::

<Sanriel> mmm... ::small laugh as he kisses back::

* Tarri chuckles a little, then shifts her position to rest her head carefully on Sanriel's shoulder, her back leaning comfortably against his chest. She snuggles closer, then sighs softly. "I could sleep like this..."

<Sanriel> ::softly:: go ahead... I'll watch over you both. ::gently nuzzled your hair:: Get some peaceful rest, my dearest Tarri...

<Tarri> ::hesitates a moment, then resettles slightly, wrapping her arms protectively around Corri even as she relaxes more completely into Sanriel's embrace. She murmurs sleepily,:: love you...