As Nimue's kiss pressed against his skin, Maric's body began to relax. That was another thing that he loved about her so dearly. No matter what the situation they were in, she could always manage to calm him. Even if it was just through a kiss.<br/>After gathering the courage to unwrap one of his arms from her waist, Maric lifted her chin until her lips met his so that he could thank her for being there for him. His lips pressed against hers tightly and with more passion than he had kissed her with before, but his gentle touch was still there. Maric just wanted to show Nimue how much he cared for her in a way that words could not commune.<br/>Finally, after breaking the kiss, his arm went back around her waist, but not nearly as tightly as before. He wouldn't be surprised if she could still feel his heart beating, even through the pack though.<br/>"If I leave without explanation, the guild would most likely put a bounty on my head, thinking that I've deserted or gone rogue." Maric explained. "They'll surely send another paladin here to hear out why I've 'disobeyed' orders. If I am here when that happens, they'll listen to my plea and if it's deemed to be true, then all will be fine.<br/>"After that, we may return to my home near the city." He continued. "It is large and lavish, and I'll have plenty of money to build a shelter for Layla worthy of a dragon. I could continue my current line of work then... However, I do not wish to cause you to worry for me each time I leave. I could quit the guild and start tutoring. Maybe become a trainer for the guards. Something simple like that away from danger. Or if you do not wish to be near a large city, I could even sell my home and we could buy some land near a small city or village. We could build our own house out there. Have a farm, large or small. Maybe buy some livestock or work animals. Hire some work hands so that we won't have to do everything. And we'd still have plenty of money to build a home for Layla or to do anything else we may want. It would be a nice peaceful life too.<br/>"If you want something different though, just name it." Maric said, gently placing a few kisses along her neck. "Anything you wish. Just imagine me as your own personal genie. A very handsome one at that."