Swiftcurrent Creek breathe in, breathe through, breathe deep, breathe out

Mmmm, she hummed as he pulled her close, still basking in the joy that'd been their coupling. She noticed how his breaths came in ragged, similar to hers, as she did what she could to steady herself.

That was a great way to start the day, she said, reaching up to kiss his cheek. And now, I guess we actually have to do things, she laughed, thinking she'd much rather stay like this then go back outside. What do you have planned for the day? she asked.

When he said he didn’t have anything planned, an impish smirk fell upon her lips. Then you can help me collect herbs! They spent the day looking around for whatever had survived the snowfall, and although their bounty wasn’t as much as she had anticipated, she was happy they’d found something.