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[lancifolium]

[ Nodding gently at what he said, she was quietly relieved at his honestly, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. ]

We don't have to at a certain time or, I mean, if it happens we know that we want it to, right? We can just be together, and you can rest and if we do, we do. I just want to stay close to you.

[ She raised an eyebrow at him, somehow managing to look both impish and bashful at the same time. ]

What was that bit about loving me now?

[bearshermark]

[He colored faintly, nodding. His fingers curled gently over hers]

I love pretty easily, I think. I love all my friends, though I think most of them wouldn't be comfortable hearing it. I thought I might love Xie Lian for a time, but.. I was only drawn to how beautiful he is.

[Eleven's face heated and he mashed his free hand into it. He probably shouldn't have said that]

What I mean is, with you, it isn't just that you're pretty or that I'm terribly fond of you. You're.. very important to me.

[lancifolium]

I understand, I think. I love my friends too.

[ The bit about Xie Lian she hadn't expected to hear, but, it wasn't as though it was something that happened behind her back either. ]

Before I came here I was seeing someone at school, and I liked James, we were going to see each other over the summer even. But, you're something else entirely. I don't think I've cared about someone like I do you.

[bearshermark]

[Eleven did his best not to feel jealous. Naturally, he failed- at least when it came to the fact that Lily would return there someday, and this James would be able to see her when he couldn't. It didn't bear thinking about.

He hoped Lily wouldn't feel compelled to glare at Xie Lian, at least. Since coming to know the man- God- he's gradually fallen out of his charm. Not that he isn't still beautiful, though he was far less entranced by it now.

But his heart ached with the sweet depth of Lily's affection. Eleven lifted their hands and brushed a kiss over her curled fingers. Smiling, he met her eyes] I promise we'll make the most of it.

[lancifolium]

[ Reaching out to touch his cheek as he kissed her hand, Lily decided not to worry too much about Eleven noticing Xie Lian like that It sounded as though it had been a while ago and she didn't think she could hold something like that against either of them.

Scooting closer to him after he met her eye Lily tugged her hand free so that she could wrap her arms around him. ]

And no getting arrested for a while. Please?

[bearshermark]

[Eleven smiled and held her in turn]

I'll try not to. I think that might mean I won't be able to return to the city for awhile. Or.. well, I should be able to afford a room in Taravast for a time. The palace is likely too much of a risk. Though it might be more prudent to stay here until..

[Until either they leave or worse, if they succeed and the beacon is activated. He frowns, feeling terribly selfish for hoping it doesn't work]

[lancifolium]

Until. [ She repeated the word with a small, sad nod, breathing out a sigh as she made an effort to keep smiling, settling comfortably against him. ]

I'd be lying if I said that I expected anything good to come from Taravast still, but it may yet.

[ Looking over her shoulder she tugged him lightly. ]

Come lay down with me?

[bearshermark]

[Eleven hummed shortly, then nodded, shifting with her urging to lay down and pull her close. He pressed a kiss to her forehead, then searched her eyes for a few long moments]

..What do you think of when I say something is nice? I always mean it in a complimentary way, but I have a feeling we might be using it differently.

[lancifolium]

[ Cuddling up against him Lily pulled a blanket around them before her arms and legs wound comfortably around him. Puzzled by the question she tilted her head at him. ]

I've only heard it used for things that are good but aren't exceptionally good, but aren't bad either? Say you leave your house and it's not raining - that's nice.

[bearshermark]

[It's nice, he thinks- the way the blanket comes up around them to ensconce their shared heat. He shifts and considers her example]

I think of a bright, warm day or pleasant, comfortable things like this. [He breathes a soft sigh, shifting just a little closer] Relaxing and content.

[lancifolium]

[ Resting back against the pillows she watched him and considered their differing takes on the word, her expression softening the more he spoke. ]

And what word would you use for this? [ Leaning up she pressed her lips to his, kissing him gently and lingering for a moment before pulling away to meet his eye, smirking playfully, rather sure it qualified as nice by his definition. ]

[bearshermark]

[He smiles and draws up a hand to brush a few strands of hair from her face]

Very nice. But what would you call this then?

[lancifolium]

[ Lily laughed at his assessment before humming in consideration. ]

It's alright I guess.

[bearshermark]

[Eleven huffed a laugh and shook his head]

That sounds worse than 'nice'.

[lancifolium]

[ Still chuckling she kissed him again. ] Wonderful. [ Another kiss, and a little nod, as though she were confirming her findings. ]

[bearshermark]

[His smile softened with contentment, and he looped his arm comfortably about her waist]

Nice to hear it.

[lancifolium]

What comes after nice?

[ Settling against him she shifted, keeping one arm around him as she brought her free hand up to toy with the ends of his hair. ]

[bearshermark]

[Eleven hummed thoughtfully, not having really thought of it before]

Great, I suppose. [He met her eyes, fond as she toyed with bits of his hair] Then wonderful and amazing, I think.

[lancifolium]

Seems a fair progression to me. [ She gave a studious nod before meeting his eye with a sly smile. ]

Rather a good itinerary as well, we shall have to try for them all before the journey's over.

[bearshermark]

[He grinned and pulled her close]

I don't have any doubt.

[lancifolium]

It'll be nice.

[ Tilting her head to rest her head against him she sighed, content and grateful he was safe. ] Are you feeling alright? Do you want to rest?

[bearshermark]

[Breathing a short laugh, he settled in comfortably]

Yes, I'm all right. I should be fully healed by morning.

[He doubts he'll be able to talk her into staying the whole day, but he may as well see how much he can manage. His eyes close over a smile]

Then you can have as much of me as you'd like.

[lancifolium]

[ Hugging him to her she turned her head slightly, hiding the way her face flushed at the thought of what he meant. ]

What if that's quite a lot?

[bearshermark]

[Eleven hummed an amused note. Heat flashed over his skin, then faded. His fingers drifted over her back]

Then, barring any interruptions, I'm all yours.

[lancifolium]

[ It was the first proper sleep she'd had in days, and as she woke, draped and otherwise wrapped around him, Lily couldn't help but smile to herself, her arms tightening slightly as she hugged him closer and waited for him to wake up. ]