[It's a wonder how calming it is just to have Gale's arms around him, how much hes come to love indulging in these simple pleasures. He moves his hands to rest against Gale's back, letting the wizard bear some of his weight.

Gale's response earns him his own answering hum, his thoughts finally calming enough that he can put them to rights. He's had so much taken from him, so much he thought that he'd never be able to properly reclaim that Gale has been able to help him see in a new light. Perhaps this will be the same.]

I think that I've had enough of being eaten alive, dearest.

[He pauses a moment, gently nuzzling at Gale's temple, the streaks of grey that have found their way there, breathing in the familiar scent of him.]

We would have to delay the ceremony, though. Evereska is hardly just around the corner.