Is it already time?! O: This is so exciting.
Arsenio had not returned to the canyon when Akashingo had summoned the Imperator. He had not wanted to. The redstone wolf had imagined many possibilities rising from the summons. More than anything, he did not want to be compelled to leave Tamar when they were so close to forming the next branch of Mereo – Epoch. So, he had stayed behind in the vale with his wife. He did not regret this decision, even when his muscles yearned for the taste of battle. Arsenio did not regret his choices.
Prowling from their den site to the lake that he had deemed the most beautiful, the mercenary man paused to sniff at the passing wind. Tamar was close. The blue of his eyes shifted toward the waters with curiosity. Her scent had changed.
When he saw her, his heart jumped to a rapid pace. Arsenio approached with love in his gaze.
Tamar… are you well?
i did extreme maths last night to be sure, fie on me for not picking an actual birthdate for her! yess it is <3
tamar dreamt him into existence.
a great wind lifted her breath. she closed her eyes. when she opened them arsenio was there, watching her with an odd new look on his face.
for a long moment tamar only stood watching him, ankle-deep in the soft spring grass and windblown, her pale eyes bright and wondering and wanting.
all of her ached for him. "i am well," she murmured into the air, willing her words to his ears.
I am SO excited! *w*
I am well.
The man smiled, grateful. The look in her eye was one that he had not prepared himself for. Electricity buzzed between them.
Arsenio drew closer to her, pressing his shoulder to her side until he could reach her face. Kisses were planted upon her cheek, her chin, and then her neck. The redstone man understood well enough. It was finally her time. All of him wanted her. Arsenio’s nose lingered at her shoulder. He looked to her, unsure if he should wait, if he should hold himself in place until she had given him room to explore her.
Are you sure?
he breathed huskily.
Are you sure that this is what you want? All of this.
Yes.
A smile found his features. The man drew himself toward her and held her frame in his arms. Their love filled the air, dancing through the trees and across the water on fevered feet. Arsenio treated her with care, with tender touches and warming kisses.
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When they had finally pulled away from their embrace, the redstone man gazed lovingly into Tamar’s eyes. He nuzzled at her cheek with a quiet hum. The warmth of her soothed him, softened him. The light on the water glittered in the glacial blue of his eyes.
I love you. I love you…
With every beat of my heart.