Joseph
**Mikhail Durkhan-Maith
Zahrada, Astoria**

He didn't notice his head tilting to the side as she spoke, leaning carefully on the stone marker that lined the path. It was intended to keep geese out of the vegetable gardens, but they ignored it just as everyone else did who wanted to hop it to get to the lake. "In a way, I suppose." He agreed, and took a seat on the stone, facing where she stood on the path. "I didn't take you as the type who was looking for 'quiet'."
Karen
**Milena Capell**
**Zahadra, Astoria**

She brushed a bang from her face as the cool wind rolled in from the lake's waters. "There's a time for revelry, merriment, and being social, and there are times to be quiet. I enjoy both. Gardens are a safe place for me to sit, to enjoy the quiet and the flowers."
Joseph
**Mikhail Durkhan-Maith
Zahrada, Astoria**

He let that settle for a moment, and his mind was reminded of the note Maith had sent to him once about the shallow grave. _I want to feel the rain_. It had been something to keep him from panicking at the quiet in his head sometimes. He gave a small smile and patted the stone, turning so he was straddling the wall - his back to the stone he'd just patted a moment before, and he laid out along it, giving a soft sigh as his back straightened. His shoulder was a constant pain, and it wasn't usually until he laid down that he noticed the reprieve from the pressure. 

Laid out, the sky was a deep violet and periwinkle of twilight, and he laced his hands over his stomach, awaiting her to sit or do the same. Technically, the stone was wide enough for their heads to be side by side if she laid the opposite way, and their gaze on the sky would only be an inch or two apart. "Then come enjoy the quiet with me, Millie."
Karen
**Milena Capell**
**Zahadra, Astoria**

She paused for a moment, unsure of what to do. There was the prince of Astoria, offering for her to lay next to her on that stone wall. It wouldn't have been proper, but when did she ever care for proper? *'To hells with it. I like him well enough'* She thought. Milena nodded and walked to the wall, hopping up onto it and laying down as well, her head inches from his as she took in the quiet and gazed at the night sky. It was a beautiful night to be sure. Nary a cloud in the sky, so their view of the heavens were rather grand.
Joseph
**Mikhail Durkhan-Maith
Zahrada Astoria**

It took a moment before she laid out beside him, and her curls grazed his ear as she laid out. He grinned unintentionally, his hand moving up to wipe it away, pausing at how soft her hair was. He lingered, then pulled his hand back away, relacing his fingers together. 

"I'm glad you agreed to come to Zahrada
Karen
**Milena Capell**
**Zahadra, Astoria**

She rested her own hands on her stomach as she gazed at the stars, trying to make out the constellations she knew. She felt him wipe her hair away from him and grinned, though she wasn't completely sure why. "I'm glad I came here as well. I've had such a wonderful time with you. Thank you again for bringing me along"
Joseph
** Mikhail Durkhan-Maith
Zahrada, Astoria**

He raised his brow, turning his head to look at her. He found himself gazing at her profile, illuminated by the full moon. 

"Why do you keep thanking me, Millie?" He asked softly
Karen
**Milena Capell**
**Zahadra, Astoria**

She opened her mouth to answer, but stopped and though for a moment, continuing to gaze at the stars. "I... I'm not sure, to be honest. You been doing such kind things for me, I suppose it's only right to thank you. Am I doing it too much?"
Joseph
**Mikhail Durkhan-Maith
Zahrada Astoria**

He chuckled, and shrugged a shoulder. "I suppose not, I just don't think being kind to you deserves thanks, it's just how people should be."
Karen
**Milena Capell**
**Zahadra, Astoria**

She turned to face him after that and gave a soft smile. "There never have been truer words. This world could always use a bit more kindness. Or so I say, anyways"
Joseph
**Mikhail Durkhan-Maith
Zahrada Astoria**

She turned to face him, and her smile made his chest flutter. He swallowed , his eyes dipping to her lips briefly before returning to her own. "Well, we can certainly help add a bit more." He agreed, lifting his hand to her chin to tilt it upwards, pressing a careful kiss to her lips.