Andia: The Revolution

[King Acunasti]

"Alright, let's start it off with this." Valentin leaned in an kissed her.

[Eltee]

Aarys pressed her lips to Valentin's, sighing. "Why can't everything be this simple? I love you, and you love me back. That's all that should matter..."

[King Acunasti]

Valentin shrugged. "Let's go outside, take a little walk, and then come back." he said.

[Eltee]

Aarys nodded, and stepped outside, still clinging to Valentin's hand.

[King Acunasti]

"Please forgive me." Valentin said, giving Aarys a long kiss on the cheek.

[Eltee]

"I forgive you. It's all in the past now, let's not dwell on it." Aarys said airily.

[King Acunasti]

Valentin grinned. "Come on." he said, beginning to jog forward while still holding Aarys' hand. "Let's go this way."

[Eltee]

Aarys ran with Valentin, laughing and trying not to trip in the deep snow.

[King Acunasti]

Valentin stopped at a large pine tree near the edges of the rebel camp. "Let's climb." he said. "You first."

[Eltee]

Aarys beamed. "Is this the same one as...?"

[King Acunasti]

Valentin shook his head. "No, but it's the tallest tree near the camp. Let's go."

[Eltee]

Aarys ran up to the tree, and began scaling it's lower branches. After a minute, she arrived at the highest bough, and sat down. "Wow... You can see forever from up here!"

[King Acunasti]

It took Valentin about five minutes to reach the top. He wasn't exactly as skilled as a Woodland Elf. But for a human, he was a somewhat decent climber. He sat down on the same branch as Aarys, taking a deep breath.

[Eltee]

The rows of little tents stretched before them, fading into swirling whiteness. Whiteclad pines and conifers rose up around them, swaying solemnly in the howling wind. "Tá sé chomh sollúnta agus álainn..." Aarys sighed.

[King Acunasti]

Spoiler:

Woah! Very poetic, Lt.

Valentin grinned and took her hand. "Let me see you smile."

[Eltee]

Aarys looked at Valentin. A small, thoughtful smile already graced her face. "I love you..."

[King Acunasti]

"I love you too." Valentin responded softly. "I...I hoped coming up here would help you feel better." He let out a short, nervous chuckle. "You look beautiful right now."

[Eltee]

"You know me." Aarys replied quietly. "Sometimes you just need to look around and realize what a beautiful place the world is..." She said wistfully.

[King Acunasti]

"I...umm...I made you something after you fell asleep last night." Valentin said. "It's in the tent. Want me to show it to you when we get back?"

[Eltee]

"Sure." Aarys murmered. She grabbed Valentin's hand, and squeezed it.

[King Acunasti]

"Is it alright if I kiss you right now?" Valentin asked.

[Eltee]

Aarys didn't respond, leaned over and kisssed him.

[King Acunasti]

Valentin pulled away after a moment, grinning as he gazed into Aarys' eyes. "Let's head back to the tent." he said. "I'm afraid I'll make this branch snap if we stay up here for too long."

[Eltee]

"Probably. Brute." Aarys said, grinning. She jumped off of the branch, grabbing a branch about halfway down, before dropping the remaining distance into the deep snow.

[King Acunasti]

Valentin took his time climbing down the tree. He didn't want to risk looking like an idiot by climbing down quicker and subsquently falling. He dropped into the snow beside Aarys. "Alright," he said. "Let's go."