forum Kingdoms and crowns - oxo - romance

Started August 18, 2021 by @CaseyJ group

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Lukas blushed and just gave up trying with a sad nod.

Fiel smiled and knelt down, helping Lukas pull on his boots. "There you go. Ready?"

Lukas nodded, "Thanks" He said as he started leading the way back to the castle.

Fiel followed, wringing out the water from the hem of his shirt as he went. "I need to contact my family also, but that won't take long. We have a communication spell already set up, I just need uiet place to activate it."

"I mean, the place you will be left alone would be here or something, the castle is never quiet and so the forest or the gardens are your best bet" Lukas shrugged.

"Thank-you, I'll keep that in mind. Is it all right if I use the garden, then? I won't bother you if you'd like a bit of peace and quiet."

"You can go ahead, I don't mind" lukas smiled, as they entered the garden.

"All right." Fiel returned the smile and changed course, heading for a copse of willows for a little privacy while he contacted his family.
(last post for the night, seeya later ^^)

(night)

Lukas went to the stone and sat in front of it with a sigh.

It took Fiel several minutes to calm down enough to activate the spell. He was still wound-up and stressed from the morning's misadventure, and concentrating was difficult. But eventually he managed to clear his mind and establish a mental connection with his mother. It filled him with relief to hear her voice, and quickly he told her how things were going and his idea to take Lukas back with him. He left out a few details, not wanting to speak too ill of the king, or mention the memories and struggles Lukas had shared with him without gaining permission first. But even without this information, his mother happily agreed to his plan and said she'd send two of his siblings to meet them halfway as requested. Fiel thanked her, promised he'd be careful on the flight back, and said goodbye.
Leaving the trees, he went to find Lukas. "Lukas? Are you busy?" He didn't want to bother the prince if he was talking to his brother or wanted some quiet time.

Lukas looked over at Fiel and smiled, “no not at all” he had been talking to his brother, but only for a minute before he went back to being silent and just thinking. He had no idea why he was so adamant on learning to swim, maybe he just wanted to concur his fear, and having someone who was willing to help gave him the chance.

Fiel approached, trying to make his hair lie neatly in place as it dried. "I just spoke with my mother. She's arranging for someone to receive us after our trip. She says she's quite excited to meet you."

Lukas grinned, “I can’t wait.” He said referring to the trip, though he didn’t know exactly when the trip was going to be, it didn’t really matter.

"I can't wait either," Fiel confessed. "Your father said we can leave whenever we like, and I don't see much point in hanging around. Of course, once we have enough food and proper clothing. Speaking of which….." he tugged at his still-soaking shirt ruefully. "How about that dry outfit you were going to lend me?"

Lukas nodded standing up, “come on then,” he said grabbing Fiels arm and bringing him to his room.

Fiel followed willingly, grateful that they were both about the same size. "Tank-you I promise I'll return the clothes to you by tonight."

Lukas shrugged, “it’s fine, I don’t mind really.” He smiled. “I am kind of hungry, we should probably go get lunch soon” he said absently after giving Fiel some clothes.

Fiel accepted the clothes with a nod. "As am I. A meal sounds wonderful right now. Actually, if your cooks allow, I have a recipe from home that I'd like to try here before we leave. We can make some food that will be better for traveling, especially since I need plenty of energy to fly." He broke off and gestured a bit awkwardly at the other room, realizing he had to remove the wet clothes if he was going to put on the dry ones. "Ah, if you'll excuse me. Won't be a moment."

Lukas nodded, “they won’t mind at all, if you show them how at least, they like learning new things.” He nodded when Fiel said he had to go so he could change. And sat down on his bed.