Maric snapped up the slice of apple from Nimue's lips playfully as she pressed it it to his lips with her own. These were some of his favorite moments with his love; just laying around without a care in the world as they doted on each other. It didn't matter that they weren't doing anything. It was simply the fact that they were comfortable and at peace that warmed the paladin's heart.<br/>"He will be gone for a few days at least." Maric answered as he pulled Nimue's form closer, reveling in the feeling of her skin against his. "Do not worry for him. His journey will not be a dangerous one."<br/>With his free hand he took a biscuit from the platter of food and dragged it across her belly before nipping it up from between her breasts. The action drew forth a sigh of satisfaction from his wife, and he continued to follow her example of teasing while he ate.<br/>"I hope that we may be able to do this even when we grow old and grey together." Maric said with a sigh of contentment as he tenderly kissed her lips. "If it were possible, I think that I'd like this moment to last forever. Every moment spent with you is already bliss, but when we're like this, just laying together with not one worry as we enjoy one another's company make me happier than words can describe. Your very touch is more soothing than the comforts of a warm bed. Your voice alone is more pleasant than the songs of the birds in the trees. Everything about you is perfect to me. My heart goes aflutter in your presence, and I would not have it any other way."