Nicki
*Sivne would finally arrive back in Iskar after the end of the war, likely leaving the others to see to their new lands or go home. Iskar was coming along nicely, the whole valley was heavily fortified and the town itself was a rare sight in the frontier. Sivne's lodge had been converted into a proper castle, built in Silnarian style and decorated by a cadre of interior design experts. It still featured a fairly homely feel to the downstairs area, keeping much of it's seating and large hearth.

Once she was back home she'd head straight to her big chair, sitting down and putting her hooves up on her footstool, relaxing.*
Joyce
*A certain Gremlin who would have tagged along on the journey as well like a cat he finds himself staying in Iskar. He technically 'owned' a house but well... Shaws cottage in Middle Mentia kinda is just rented out for free seeing as how he hasnt actually lived there for three years now so not really even his now in anyway except name.* 

*And so he comes back to Iskar with the Cow as although he loves a straw bed or just sleeping under a tree most days an expensive feather bed and warm noble food had its appeal here and there. All of which he could get for free by mooching off of his favourite noble.*  

*And so with that just as Sivne sits in her chair to relax the biggest tiny menace in the entire world of Drase peers his head silently into the room. Sneaking up quietly before coming up to the left side of the big chair and half leaning against it.* "Psst"
Nicki
*She'd grown used to his sneaky antics by now. The moment she felt a prescence near her she reached an arm out for him, not even looking before she suddenly pulled him over onto her big chair, putting an arm around him, finally looking to him and smirking.*
"Mmh, sneaky git. So, war's over, Waltram won.. Sonja's a lord and we're still living like royalty."
Joyce
"Gah!" *He had things to say but he just sorta got forced into the chair with her. He needed to up his sneak game and surprise her instead of the psst method as this manhandling was an outrage.*  

*Minor grump aside her just looked up at her with a half squint half joking glare as she smirked before he stuck his tongue out in a mock protest.* "Went our way... Are you happy with how its g-gone?" *He knew he was over the moon but well best to ask her as though he knew Sivne he'd never understand her approach to politics sometimes. Even being a fairly educated peasant he was still leagues lower when it came to understanding such things than an experienced warlord.*
Nicki
*She leaned in and smooched the top of his head before ruffling his hair, relaxing in her chair.*
"I went there because Sonja wanted to, she's now the Lady of Teichmueller.. Mmh, i'd say it all turned out right, the friend I went to support walked away from it rich and landed. You seem happy with things."
Joyce
*He wanted to protest more but this behaviour was more acceptable. He relaxed into his position as welp guess he was now being treated even more like a cat funny enough. Oh well.*

*Regardless he smiled as with her confirmation of that then welp both of his good friends involved in the war had the results they wanted. Sonja helped free slaves and Sivne came out having helped a friend. It really did go well for him and the two Beastkin... He also cant help but be glad theres the added benefit of he never had to be on opposite sides to them... That was a very much real fear.*

*Anyhow he relaxed and got comfortable with her before thinking to himself and speaking aloud a pretty good question as for the first time in months he wasnt thinking about blowing something up or killing someone.* "Now what?"
Nicki
"Now? Mmh.. We get married- Still got to think how we want to do that.. Who's traditions we do it in and if we even invite anyone." *She thought to herself, pulling out a flask and drinking from it.* "After that.. Mmh, I want to travel, see somewhere exotic."
Joyce
*His smile brightened at the suggestion. He knew that was on the table but well best to ask anyhow... Though she had a point of how the hell they'd even do it.* "Whats your tradition?" *He'd begin with that as although theres a couple friends he likes wether its a public affair or not can wait.* "M-mines... Probably simpler... We dont really have m-many" *He shrugged, Mentian weddings werent... Well they were barely even weddings seeing as how Qinism barley made any mention of them.*
Nicki
"Well.. Mmh, find a special place in nature and tie a knott, nothing fancy, say a few words.. Could keep the whole thing to just you and me, if you want." *She shrugged a little, she wasn't fussed on a grand wedding.*
Joyce
"I'd like that... Reception though... That we invite folk for?" *He liked the idea of a small ceremony between them but a party felt like a slightly nessesary element in his mind at least. Plus it was just a good reason to drag folks he liked together that didnt involve murder or monetary gain.*
Nicki
"Mmh.. You want a party? Fine, but I don't want a huge one, a nice little gathering mmh?.. Who should we invite? Sonja, Ildi.. Who else?"
Joyce
*He nodded at those two suggestions. He liked the idea of their comrades in arms joining them and Sonja and Ildi where the main two... Though he hummed in thought.* "Hmm... Carlyn? And plus ones?" *He added plus ones as itd be... Odd he thought to keep going to gatherings or groups where he's the only guy again. Something he'll never be quite used to that despite how oddly common its been.*
Nicki
"Carlyn? Mmh.. Haven't seen her in forever, dunno where she went." She shrugged a little.. "What do you mean plus ones?"
Joyce
"You know... Guests with guests?" *He turned his head a bit and tilted his eyes up towards her before well explaining the term and wondering if she'd get it.* "Have those r-right?"
Nicki
"Oh, mmh... Haven't been to a wedding before, sort of new to me.. Sure. Think we can get Carlyn somehow? Know where to find her?"