[post-heart rate - visitors in ishgard]

[peacetalks]

[welcome to the holy see of ishgard.

the sky is overcast, as it always is, and there's a light flurry of snow covering everything. people walk about in heavy furs, breath fogging in the air. the streets are grey cobblestone, and tall and imposing stone buildings loom amidst wooden structures--some still in the midst of repair, although for the most part the structural damage from the end of the dragonsong war has been mitigated. the spires of a massive cathedral can be seen in the distance, towards the center of the city.

statues, too, are found in every square; the most prominent amongst them of a commanding-looking woman bearing a spear and a shield. people murmur quick prayers to her as they pass her by. "thank the fury," they say, as they mill about. there are some soldiers around wearing thick chainmail, though no one looks especially on edge. in fact, despite the chill in the air and the greyness of the sky, people look... normal. it's fair to say that the majority of them are elezen, tall individuals with pointed ears, though there are a few who look more "human". and once in a while, you might even see a young dragon flitting about.

the aetheryte plaza, where there stands a large glowing blue crystal, is most likely near where you ended up. with a bit of asking around, you can learn of a few choice locations--the forgotten knight, a prominent tavern known for their hot mulled cider; the brume, a collection of dwellings where the lower class tend to congregate; the skysteel manufactory, a workshop which develops constructs and other magitek; the chocobo stables; and the congregation of our knights most heavenly, aka the headquarters of the temple knights. you can go further into the city too, though it's probably pretty obvious where you'd find info about aymeric around here...]

Comments

[moonlit_knight]

[Holding him, stroking a hand through his hair]

You always carry yourself with such strength and dignity, it's not so bad to let yourself dwell on the rare occasion. Things left unsaid and buried down deep often fester. And I'm always willing to lend an ear.

[peacetalks]

[oh... hair pets nice]

I think I've... said more to you about my past than anyone else in... a long time.

[moonlit_knight]

[aymeric deserves many pets]

I'm honoured you'd trust me so.

[peacetalks]

[tilts his head so he can press a kiss to her cheek]

Thank you for listening, my friend.

[moonlit_knight]

[///// kisses his temple, it's so rare he's leaning down enough for her to do that]

Hey, any time.

[peacetalks]

[it's at this point there's a soft thump nearby, and an extremely fluffy white cat with a smushed-in face and an expression of pure venom trots by, having jumped down from a tall shelf]

Oh, I nearly forgot to introduce you to Ser Clawdien.

[CAT GLARES.]

[moonlit_knight]

[guess who loves shitty cats selena does!]

Oh my goodness, I can't believe you'd neglect to mention such a delightful little fellow.

[peacetalks]

[other name considerations for this cat included meowcelloix, d'artagnyan, bartholomeow, jermeowne, and nyathaniel]

Will you come and greet ser Selena, your fellow knight?

[addressing the cat. ser clawdien sniffs disdainfully and turns to trot away, tail held high in the air]

Alas, not this time.

[moonlit_knight]

[ADORABLE]

Ah, how cruelly rejected. I'll have to win his favour later.

[peacetalks]

If you spend the night I'll show you where I keep the fish nuggets. Then he'll warm up to you.

[moonlit_knight]

I'll happily bribe my way into your cat's heart.

[peacetalks]

He can be quite prickly at times, but he can also be very sweet if the mood strikes him. Or if he is hungry.

[moonlit_knight]

[chuckles]

Since I'm staying all night, he'll surely get hungry while I'm around at some point, I'll be patient until the time to pounce.

[peacetalks]

[he takes her hand and brings it to his lips to kiss, soft]

The thought of you staying the night full warms my heart.

[moonlit_knight]

[doki]

It's, not just yours. I'm quite delighted by the prospect as well. I... truly have missed you, Aymeric.

[peacetalks]

[smiles up at her--an unusual view, for him]

I've missed you too, my friend.

[moonlit_knight]

[cannot resist pressing a quick kiss to his lips]

With any luck, I'll be able to visit more frequently now things have quitened down. If you'd permit me more nights in your home.

[peacetalks]

[he kisses back, lingering for a moment]

... you will always be welcome here.

[moonlit_knight]

[more dokis!! tucking a lock of hair behind his ear, smiling fondly]

I'll end up taking advantage with all your generosity.

[peacetalks]

[leaning into her touch]

You ought to. Not nearly enough people do.

[moonlit_knight]

Oh, well if that's what you want...

[Kisses him again, more insistently this time]

[peacetalks]

[he melts into it easily, angling his head so he can kiss back deeply, savoring the warmth and softness of her lips against his]

[moonlit_knight]

[Taking his face in her hands, god it's so wonderful to be kissing him with no need to worry about interruption or judgement from anyone else, Sebastian said he'd stay in the kitchen and Ser Clawdien isn't interested for the moment so she should be able to kiss Aymeric to her heart's content, right? Moaning softly and parting her lips, inviting.]

[peacetalks]

[the relief of them being alone, unwatched and unjudged, stirs a fire in aymeric's chest he hadn't realized was being kindled. he echoes her, moaning as he winds both arms around her and pulls her close]

[moonlit_knight]

[yes good excellent. She's more than happy to press close, though her breath hitches a little too sharp when her chest is pulled flush against him, but that's something she's just breezing past and trying to cover with another moan.]