[ Even though Alkaid had not had the opportunity to ask Feo Ul to send Aymeric dreams, he dreamt well enough on his own. More often than not, his dearest featured in his dreams, and while he was happy in the brief moments that he slept, he was less so when he awoke and realized that it was only a dream. He lost track of the times that he awoke from his slumber believing that he still held her in his arms only to find that he was holding only empty air.
But then he sees the way her countenance changes and the playful look that was in her eyes and her posture seems to fade, and he is quick to reach out for her, a sudden regret and fear taking hold that he has become far too overwrought for her, when all she wants are happy memories alongside him.
Whatever it was that she had planned, he wants to see it, but he fears that his reaction led her to change her mind. Still, when she draws nearer and rests her chin on his chest as she has begun to do, he squeezes her hands and feels the tell-tale signs of tears forming in the corners of his eyes. ]
You're... [ His voice catches and he has to try again. ] You are finally home. [ Even though his emotions are dangerously close to breaking through the mask he wears when in the public's eye, he still manages a small smile just for her. And of course, he knows that he need not wear such a mask when in her company, but he has spent so long doing his best to appear calm and collected in his day-to-day affairs that he is finding it difficult to lower his emotional shields and let his true self show once more. ]
I am very surprised, dearest. [ The name still feels odd on his tongue, but he still likes the sound of it, and what is more, he likes to call her by that name. ] I did not expect you to return so soon, but I am so very happy that you have.
[ He knows that his exhaustion is plain in his voice, but he hopes that she can hear the happiness and relief in it as well. He does as he has been asked, moving with her so that they might sit down together. And for a moment before he speaks, he takes in her appearance, noting the new dress and how beautiful she looks in it. She could wear just about anything and still look just as beautiful as ever, but this particular number flatters her in every way. ]
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But then he sees the way her countenance changes and the playful look that was in her eyes and her posture seems to fade, and he is quick to reach out for her, a sudden regret and fear taking hold that he has become far too overwrought for her, when all she wants are happy memories alongside him.
Whatever it was that she had planned, he wants to see it, but he fears that his reaction led her to change her mind. Still, when she draws nearer and rests her chin on his chest as she has begun to do, he squeezes her hands and feels the tell-tale signs of tears forming in the corners of his eyes. ]
You're... [ His voice catches and he has to try again. ] You are finally home. [ Even though his emotions are dangerously close to breaking through the mask he wears when in the public's eye, he still manages a small smile just for her. And of course, he knows that he need not wear such a mask when in her company, but he has spent so long doing his best to appear calm and collected in his day-to-day affairs that he is finding it difficult to lower his emotional shields and let his true self show once more. ]
I am very surprised, dearest. [ The name still feels odd on his tongue, but he still likes the sound of it, and what is more, he likes to call her by that name. ] I did not expect you to return so soon, but I am so very happy that you have.
[ He knows that his exhaustion is plain in his voice, but he hopes that she can hear the happiness and relief in it as well. He does as he has been asked, moving with her so that they might sit down together. And for a moment before he speaks, he takes in her appearance, noting the new dress and how beautiful she looks in it. She could wear just about anything and still look just as beautiful as ever, but this particular number flatters her in every way. ]
How long have you been home?