The next day, Maric woke up with his arms holding Nimue close to him as usual. At least for the past couple nights. He was glad that their relationship had gotten more intimate, as it opened up an entirely new way for him to show Nimue how much he cared for her. And how much she cared for him. With a sigh, Maric thought back to the previous day when Nimue had stood up to Laana. It was a foolish thing to do, but he appreciated it nonetheless. Something he wished to thank her for in a way only two lovers could.<br/>Leaning forwards, Maric began to kiss along the back of her neck from behind her, sending shivers down her still sleeping form. As he continued to kiss, one of his hands snaked down her front and slowly slid beneath her nightgown to slide along her folds, as the other moved up and began to massage at one of her covered breasts.<br/><br/>-----------------------<br/><br/>Faren awoke with a yawn, and got up to stretch out his muscles that were a tad bit sore from the hard ground. And then, with that out of the way, he went about doing his morning chores. First off; tending to Susan. Well, Hephaestus too since he was there as well. And then that horse that Laana left behind.<br/>Once outside, the squire set to work and began dragging a bale of hay towards the stall where the horses slept. Susan was already wide awake as usual, and cantered over to greet him with a friendly nuzzle.<br/>"Hey girl, have a good sleep?" He asked as if he was having a conversation with her. "Yes? Well I'm glad to hear it. You know, for doing such a good job getting me here, you deserve a special treat."<br/>The mare's ears perked up at the word treat. She got them often enough as her rider seemed to always be trying to find excuses for them, but it excited here nonetheless.<br/>"Just wait here while I clean out the..." Faren began as he entered the horse's shack, only to find a sleeping female paladin. "stall... Mother hubbards."