Samantha shivered as Nimue ran her hands along her body. Mostly because of her shyness, but there was a thrill to having another's hands roam over her skin. She could almost imagine them as Faren's own hands. And after she had replaced her dress and Nimue began to speak of things that Samantha thought best to not utter to anyone else, the girl could not help but shiver at the thoughts, her body anticipating what might come.<br/>"I-I would love to get a new dress." She replied eagerly. "I have nothing lovely enough to wear to your wedding however..."<br/>The eagerness of the girl soon left however at the mention of tea. She gasped as she suddenly remembered something she was to tell Nimue and Maric when she first arrived.<br/>"M-my apologies Nimue, but I forgot to tell you earlier that a few of Maric's friends that traveled with us said that they'd be over for tea by noon!" Samantha said, her hands shooting to cover her embarrassed face.<br/>Before Nimue could respond to having such short notice or even ask how many were coming though, Maric walked in the room. Despite the fact that he looked tired from staying up late telling stories the previous night, Maric moved quite quickly to surprise his wife with a kiss to her lips.<br/>"Good morning love." He said as he held her tight. "Morning Samantha."<br/>"G-good m-morning Maric." Samantha replied quickly, praying thanks that he did not come in like that earlier.<br/>"How are you two doing today?" He asked, planting another kiss on Nimue's face. "Gossiping about anything interesting?"<br/><br/>---------------------<br/><br/>The old paladin thoroughly enjoyed his time with Vivianne as she showed him through the halls of the Tor. He was very pleased that she actually agreed to spend this time with him, as he was sure there were most likely more productive things she could have been doing.<br/>"Well, hopefully with Maric here peace between you and the monastery will come easier." Varatt replied. "Now that the guild has sent two paladins to tell them off, and that his word is not corrupted, the people will be more trusting of him. So of course, the monks can't go against what he says.<br/>"If Maric's word is not enough though, just send for me and I'll put 'em back in their place. Got nothing else to do really now that I am retired."<br/>The old man's attention was of course taken when the Lady mentioned the dragon. After all, not many can boast of seeing a friendly dragon nowadays.<br/>"The dragon's name is Layla, am I correct?" He asked as he began to escort her back to the Tor. "Me and Samantha, Faren's lass, saw her taking off from the hillside with Nimue last night. Frightened the poor girl half to death at first! That dragon was a sight to see though. I indeed have to agree that she is a blessing. There is never enough beauty in the world, and I am glad that Maric knew to make his own judgment and stay his blade.<br/>"I'm proud of that boy." Varatt continued with a sigh. "He is stronger than I in many ways. I don't think that I could have ever left my own family at that age to travel so far away. And he's a faster learner than I ever was, I'll tell you that. Back when I was young, I was as stubborn as a mule at times. I think that I may have learned a thing or two myself from him in that way I guess.<br/>"Anyways, enough about me and Maric. Tell me about you and Nimue. I know she cares for you. Back in the house when she mentioned your name, her face reacted in only a way one's does when describing someone close."