<b>Allassiel found she didn't mind walking with Thorgan, and she'd peppered him with questions about his home and people as they went in search of the others. She noticed the strange looks but figured it was because they were still strangers in the city and thought no more of it. After all, her own people had been no more friendly towards strangers – with good cause. <br/>
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When he suggested that Pegawen might be at the library, Allassiel tilted her head to look up at him and thought before nodding. “This is true,” she agreed and, allowing him to lead, they soon found themselves standing at the ramp leading into the house. She turned to him, offering him a smile. “Hannon le,” she stated, still holding his arm, “I will leave you to make ready for the journey. I enjoyed speaking with you.” </b><br/><br/><br/><b>With his hand against the small of her back, they moved into the room, coming to a stop in front of the large bed. She felt his hand move up her spine, followed by the rush of air against her skin as her dress slid off, revealing her slender figure, even as he leaned in to kiss her neck, his warm breath making her shiver. <br/>
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Behind her, she could hear the rustle of cloth as he disrobed. She wanted to turn and see him but, before she could move, he lifted her in his arms and laid her out on the bed. From her position on the mattress, she watched as he joined her, her eyes moving over his body. He was muscular from his training on the battlefields, and she couldn't help but notice the contrasts between them. The way his gaze was moving down her body, she wondered if the thought had also occurred to him.</b><br/><br/><b>She watched as he settled on his side before reaching out to caress her face. What she wanted at that moment was not rest and, as his hand traveled along her side and back up, pausing as he cupped her breast, she knew that rest would have to wait. She reached over, running her hand across his chest, pausing to trace the line of an old scar as her fingertips brush across his ribs. He was smooth and warm, and Pegawen delighted in the simple exploration as she continued towards his hip. “You are beautiful,” she murmured, a smile on her face, as she shifted and brushed a kiss along his jaw. </b>