ROLEPLAY HQ - strange-thing-called-love

The Great Hall of the Fairy Court was adorned with delicate luminescent flowers and shimmering crystals, casting a soft, ethereal glow across the chamber. Making the colors dance with the slight shift of the sun. The air carried a tense anticipation, with most of the royal advisors of the Fairy King already standing around the long, ornate table, awaiting the arrival of their own kings as well as that of the King of Trolls. The fairies fluttered about, their wings agitated, whispering quietly among themselves about the peculiar situation they had found themselves in. Moments later, heavy footsteps echoed through the hall, drawing all eyes toward the massive double doors. Standing tall, Grendl entered the room, a slightly angered expression already present on his face. He had hated every second of the long and exhausting travel to the Fairy Kingdom because, of course, they needed to have this meeting here, of all places possible. He had at least thought about suggesting something in the middle of both kingdoms, but apparently that would have been too close to their bog, or for whatever reason Lochlan would have declined his offer. Just to annoy him further. He really had wanted to not see his face again, yet here he was… Irritated beyond reason, he was ready to snap at whoever just looked at him in a funny way. His tall frame cast a contrasting shadow across the room, only amplified by the hulking guards to his left and right. Not that he needed them; he could handle himself just fine in combat, but just to be sure. Just for reassurance, he had his best man by his side. Compared to them, the fairies gathered around the room looked like delicate sticks, not useful for anything besides their beautiful features. No wonder, they were asking for their help. As if they could deal with this all on their own… Only reluctantly did the fairies make way for them,

10:24 AM

creating a narrow path for Grendle and his entourage to approach the table and take a seat at the head of the table, right across from the finely carved and decorated throne their Fairy King would sit upon, as soon as he graced them with their presence. With each step they took, the atmosphere seemed to grow colder, and the tension nearly palpable. Louder than necessary, Grendl dragged the chair across the floor, making the fairies shudder with discomfort the further he moved it across the floor, before he finally stopped and let himself fall back on it. A little bit too small for his own liking, but it would have to do. He hadn’t imagined getting an appropriate-sized stool to begin with, and this was already much better than what he had expected. Still, it didn’t stop him from leaning further back and putting his feet up on the table. He placed his head inside his palm, looking around the room without much interest, taking in his surroundings while he grew more impatient with each second that passed. Grendle’s fingers drummed irritatedly against his cheek. Of course, let them wait even longer. As if letting them walk all the way over here hadn’t been enough of a demonstration of power… No, he had to drag it out even further. Grendl contemplated if just leaving now would be a wise choice. He decided against it for the time being, too interested in what kind of offer had been prepared to secure his alliance. It had to be something big, something grand, that was worth all their, all his, efforts, or he would make them leave as soon as they had come. Grendl wasn’t going to waste his time, if instead he could be already dealing with the problem in his own kingdom. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan sighs as he slips into his outcoat. His wings slipping though the made holes. He slips on his crown. It was a small gold crown that fit into his hair. He sighs before taking off into the air. His wings buzz as they fly. He had a meeting with the head of the army. It went longer than expected. He flies down to the meeting hall and lands. Lochlan sighs. He was not ready for this. He didnt want to see the male that was behind this door. The last time they saw each other it was not pretty. They fought and yelled. And loc got hurt. He was still hurting. He shakes his head before opening the doors and flying in. “Sorry everyone. Another meeting went long.” His voice harsh and his eyes empty. He sits in his chair and looks at Grendle. “I am glad that you are making yourself a home….Grendle.” He spoke with venom in his voice. His eyes were hard and looking at the troll. “The force that is taking over the land is starting in the north. I have fae up there that had to leave because the force makes everything…die.” He looks up at the troll. “We asked for your help as you are the best ally…that we have.” He had to stop himself from gagging as he spoke. “So..can we come together and work to save both of our lands?” He leans forward and bites his lip. He didnt know if they were going to help them. Their land was in danger. Both of them

10:37 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl sat across from Lochlan, his expression as neutral as possible, but the twitch of his eyebrows revealed how irritated he had to be beneath his carefully crafted facade. He listened to his harsh words, seemingly uninterested at the mention of the woods dying. It was the same for the bog, the swamp, and the waterlogged forest. They experienced the same things, even though it didn’t appear that drastic to the fairies. In their eyes, most of his kingdom appeared nearly dead anyway. Never had they been able to appreciate its beauty. Always fixated on the obvious, never on the hidden qualities his realm had to offer. As Lochlan spoke about the threat looming in the north, Grendl's features hardened, growing more determined. He understood the urgency and gravity of the situation. Their lands were at stake, and their alliance was crucial for the survival of both kingdoms. As much as he hated to admit it. This had to be done, and even though he was quite sure they were capable of handling this situation on their own, he better have an ace up his sleeve in case things went south at some point in time. Even if that meant aligning himself with the fairies, especially Lochlan. "I am well aware of the devastation caused by the spread of the darkened fog," Grendl replied, his voice steady but tinged with a touch of a carefully calculated coldness. "And I assure you, I did not come here lightly. I am committed to protecting my lands with everything I have." Taking his legs off of the table, Grendl leaned forward, his eyes locking with Lochlan's as he grabbed the edges of the finely carved wood. Like a predator, he leaned over it, not caring that he appeared intimidating in the eyes of the much more cultured fairies around him. "I do ask you, though. What price are you willing to pay in order to save your people, your kingdom?”,

6:12 PM

his voice dripped with malice as he eyed the king for some sort of reaction that would possibly amuse him. “It appears that you need my help more than I need yours. We have been faring quite well to the north. Not that you or your kin would care particularly much about that anyway.”, Grendl added in the last part, simply to annoy Lochlan, hoping to make him snap. Despite the harsh sound of the Fairy King's words, this whole conversation seemed just too nice for his own liking. He had expected them to scream at each other as soon as they saw the other again. He had prepared himself for that. He had been ready to curse and shout at Lochlan, but not have a civilized conversation like this. It made him sick to some extent, making him want to leave and never return. This wasn’t what he had expected at all. @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at the troll in front of him. The air tense with hatred from the two. Lochlan takes a deep breath before speaking. His words even colder than the winter wind. “I will pay any price.” His eyes hard and he was so close to snapping. But his father’s words ran though his head. ‘You must be calm. You can not risk our lives and the kingdom because you hate this troll. Try to make the peace and after this you wont have to see him again. Please for me.’ Loc sits tall and takes something out of his pocket. It was a small key. He tosses it towards the troll. “That is a key to the town that is on the border of our two lands. If you help us. You get that land. We move out border up so you will have that land.” He was ready to give up land, money, food, anything for his people. He would even give his life. “If you agree and help us. I will have all my people moved out of that space your people may move in. That land will become yours.” His voice was calm but sincere. Grendl would know that Loc isnt lieing about this. That the small key would let them in to any of the buildings. That he wouldn’t go back on this promise. the small fairy looks at Grendl. If the troll looks close enough he would see the dark circles under his eyes. He would noice how his hair was not neat and clean. He would see that loc has been bitting his fingers due to stress. That the eyes that were once filled with life were now hollow, dead.

3:27 AM

@SirFüncelot

A smirk snuck onto Grendl's face as he heard about the offering that was placed in front of him. Just as he had expected. Of course, he was willing to sacrifice the small river town for the greater good, but would that be everything Lochlan was willing to give up? How much else could he get from him if he played his cards just right? He was willing to test his limits further, seeing how far he could take it before he got too much. Grinning, he picked up the small golden key, carefully pocketing it, and raising his gaze up towards the Fairy King again. "I want them moved out by tomorrow, and the whole side of the river belongs to the Swamplands now. Just the town is barely worth the effort of even coming here. You have to offer more than that.", his grin widened, showing off his sharp teeth and the slight hint of four larger tusks that usually stayed mostly hidden behind his lips, as he leaned forward even further, never taking his eyes off of the small fairy in front of him. "You don't have to worry your pretty little head; I came prepared.", he followed up, gesturing towards one of his guards with his right hand. They procured a dark wooden chest, from which he pulled a folded map, as well as something that vaguely resembled a contract or some sort of form. Grendl slid the second paper across the table towards Lochlan. It was a contract between the two of them that would allow for the transfer of the village he had already been promised, as well as the surrounding land on the eastern riverside. Grendl just grinned at him widely. The contract also offered the support of the Troll Kingdom regarding any matters that dealt with the spreading of the Darkened Fog. He didn’t want to get involved in any other warfare the fairies may have to deal with. This was important and certainly had top priority, and if Lochlan didn’t believe him… Well, that’s what the card was for. Grendl spread the big piece of paper out on the table.

10:13 AM

It showed the Wildlands in surprising detail, with a focus on both of their kingdoms. The Real of the Fairies to the west, and right next to it, to the east, the Swamplands. To the north of them, a black mass had been crudely drawn in. Grendl got a few stone pieces, that seemed to resemble crude trolls from the chest too, as well as a few delicately carved fairy figurines from the chest, and with them in hand, he moved closer to Lochlans chair, moving as close as possible, not caring about invading his personal space as he leaned towards the table right next to him. “I already did some planning. You just need to sign that contract and give back what rightfully belongs to the Swamp anyway, and we can finally start talking like civilized people.”, coldness still swung inside his voice, but he didn’t care. He wanted this region, and he would get it no matter what. This meeting would happen according to his demands and wishes! @Blue Beetle

Loc bites his cheek as to not cuss out the male infront of him. He takes a deep breath and nods. He takes a pen and quickly signs his signature but whistling a loud long whistle. From above a white creature flies down. It’s four long white wings shine in the light of the room. It lands next to loc as he takes a small sheet of paper and writes on it. Tieing and giving it to the bird he whisles and different tone and the 4 winged creature was off. “There. Done. They will be moved by tomorrow.” His eyes were heated as he hated this. He hated that him say pretty toward loc was making his heart flutter. He hated that they were in this issue. He hated this all. He sits up and looks at the different pieces. He picks up a small fairy and turns it over in his hand. His eyes lighten jsut a small bit before he sets it down. He bites his lip before saying “well..what is the plan king?” His voice laced with the hatred that he was feeling. His eyes weren’t meeting Grendl. He hated this. He wanted to run and hide. He wanted to go to his room…and jsut hide. Loc tries to push that emotion aside. He listens to the trolls as he would talk. His mind was running at a million miles. He couldn’t breath. The air felt like poison. He suddenly stands and says “i am sorry. I…i need some air. Please general finish talking about this.:” loc flies off to a balcony. The general of the fairy army looks at the king of his people. “I am sorry king Grendl…this has been very stressful for the king…he has devoted his time to trying to figure this out.” What no one knew was loc was having medical issues. He hasnt eaten great or taking care of himself. He was straining his magic to help his people. He even sent a few fairies to make sure that the swamp land wasn’t being affected. Not that Grendl would care. He never cared

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10:32 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl:Seeing Lochlan get irritated by his presence amused Grendl, though as soon as he saw Kal arrive, his own mood turned sour too. He knew the small pet better than he wanted to. It had delivered so many messages between them, letters filled with love and passion. Seeing him again here… It brought back memories he had thought he had lost to the passing of time, but instead they decided to resurface themselves right about now. He remembered the day he had stood by the window, heavy rain hitting the tinted glass as he clutched the letter tightly to his chest. It had been the day Loc had asked him to meet up at their secret grove; just two days later, he had told him his feelings. Grendl had never thought that would be possible, but there he was… Surprised, but happier than he ever would be again. He, a hideous creature in the eyes of many, if not all, fairies, was loved by their crown prince, the most beautiful person he had ever laid eyes upon. It had seemed like a dream at the time, and it still does so now, making it easy to wish those unpleasant memories away again. Grendl cleared his throat, adjusting his posture and standing tall. He did bring a bit more space between the both of them again, because he didn't want a similar thing to happen again. Instead, focusing on the task at hand, placing down the various markers on the map, before explaining their meaning. "These are the capitals of both realms; up here we have the estimated spread of the Darkened Fog.", he pointed towards the two biggest pieces as well as the crude black color splosh before continuing. "There has been a first encounter towards the northern parts of the Graymoor. One of the guards managed to survive and return. Everything we know so far is based on this first sighting, but further investigations are already underway and should come to a conclusion either by this evening or tomorrow's.",

12:17 PM

Grendl made sure to include a dramatic pause just for the heck of it, pushing three of the Troll pieces into the fog cloud. "So far we-", abruptly he got interrupted by Lochlan as he just got up and left, leaving behind not only puzzled-looking fairies from his Court, but also Grendl who couldn't quite understand what exactly had transpired right now. He had thought he had just imagined things, but Lochlan had appeared thinner, more bony, and overall less like he was used to. Grendl had just blamed that on the time that had passed, but with how pale he had also been… He felt like there was more to this than it seemed at first glance. It left him… with a strange sensation. Something he hadn’t thought he wouldn't be able to feel anymore. Not since his heart had been crushed into the million little pieces that he was still working on to get fixed, yet… He was pretty sure about this, the tightness in his chest, the desperate glance he had given Lochlan as he had left. It all pointed to one thing: worry. But of course, the King of Trolls didn't worry. He wasn’t some sort of peasant, and he certainly wasn't particularly interested in the fairy anymore. It probably was his mind playing tricks on him like before. He snarled at the small fairy general with anger, angered by Lochlans sudden disappearance, as well as his own confusing state of heart, which left him questioning himself and his ability to deal with this whole situation. Grendl had been so sure of himself before, but now, after seeing him vulnerable like that… No! He couldn’t even let that find purchase in his mind! It would only get worse from there! He would deal with this appropriately by simply disregarding it and concentrating on his plan instead. With much harsher words, he laid out what they had found about the strange fog up until now and what they were still investigating so far.

12:17 PM

He compared this information with the ones the general provided, which, to be honest, weren’t too many, but were still better than nothing. Most of the observations were similar to their own, and because of that, they stayed the same without much change, Grendl followed up with his idea of a plan, moving the civilians as much south as possible, while he would provide the Fairy Kingdom with men of his own, that could deal with the strange and twisted creatures the darkness brought. Regarding anything else… Well.. They just had to be on their guard until they found a way to disperse the darkness. Until then, this was their best bet. Grendl followed up with instructions for fortifications that could easily be defended, but soon after he became agitated by the many questions issued at him. He had come up with the plan; he wasn’t responsible for the logistics. As much as he hated to admit it, he would have preferred it to keep on talking with the king, because this individual made him want to tear him to shreds with his annoyingness. Not that he gave in to these thoughts, but he may have shouted and cursed at him, before declaring this meeting done and following Lochlan outside to the balcony, which he had left for. Grendl wasn’t sure what to expect. Maybe just some fresh air or maybe a place to complain, but he didn’t even know if he was still here… @Blue Beetle

Loc was leaning his head on the balcony railing. His hands were shaking as he takes in dee breathes. What was he thinking. He shouldn’t have left. He should have stayed and heard everything. His heart was hurting as he stood there, the world on his shoulders. His mind was going back to their first night. The laughs, the smiles, the happiness. It was gone. Loc didn’t know why but his heart was hung up ont he troll. He thought after been gone and away that he would forget. But no. It was still as vivid as that day. Loc heard foot steps and stood up. He wipes his face and looks to see…grendl. His eyes widen before his mask comes back on. “Sorry for stepping out. I needed fresh air.” He says before turning and looking over the forest. He takes a dee breath trying to not look or think about the troll next to him. “About where you will stay if you want you may stay here. We have plenty of rooms and…you are out guest so..” he tries to not let his anxiety show. He was leaning against the railing even as he talked to scared to take a step. His heart was beating faster and faster as his eyes looked at the troll. He almost broke there. He didn’t look…broken, lost or hurt. Did it really not affect him? Loc knew he was pale and skinner than before. He had large circles under his eyes because he can’t sleep. He doesn’t eat…he just..works. Lochlan takes a deep breath and speaks “I would also like to apologize on any bad behavior on my part. I should be more professional. I am king now so..need to act like it.” He looks down. He was putting everything on himself. Not on grendl. He took all the pain and suffering that they have been though and put it on himself. He turns away and covers his mouth as he coughs. His rubs hurt. His breath hurt. Everything hurt. His palm was red. He tries to hide it hoping the troll wouldn’t smell the copper scent. Blood. He had been coughing it up due to stress and that he had been learning how to fight during his what little free time.

3:03 PM

. He wipes his hand on a cloth that he pulled out from his jacket before turning back seeming better “I better leave you. I..I need to check on my father.” He stuttered. Fuck. He couldn’t stutter as king.. lochlan takes a few steps ready to leave

3:03 PM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl approached the figure on the balcony silently. Watching his back and the slight twitching of his wings with each breath he took. When did it all go wrong? Why had it even come to that? He wasn’t sure who to blame; he wanted to push it all on Lochlan, but deep within, he knew that they both were at fault. Their relationship shouldn’t have been in the first place. They should have stayed far away from each other, never giving in to the temptations of friendship or, later, even love. Fairies and trolls weren’t made for each other. They had their own kin. This just had to be wrong. His face still seemed slightly scrunched with annoyance, even though he tried to make it seem carefully composed. Grendl never had been good at this. Keeping his feelings hidden, neither love nor hate, were something he could easily hide. He had gotten better at locking the first thing away, but that just made all the bad emotions bubble up inside of him even more often than they had in the past. “Fresh air can be soothing.”, he replied, not looking at him as he leaned his back against the banister and watched the leaves of the trees carefully swish in the wind. “But you should fire that general of yours. He doesn’t seem competent enough to be leading your armies. No wonder you keep on getting pushed back further.”, Grendl added, pretty sure that even by being outside Lochlan had been able to hear his shouting just moments ago. He still felt the anger boil in his stomach, but seeing the obvious turmoil within him had made Grendl take a step back. He wasn’t here to scream at him and make matters even worse. As much as he wanted to, it would just make the situation worse. At the mention of him, them, possibly staying here, he didn’t manage to stop himself from audibly snorting. He couldn’t be serious! Didn’t he have eyes? This had to be some sort of cruel, unfortunate joke. “Me? Us, staying here? Have you turned crazy?

6:43 PM

You saw how each and every one of those fairies stared at us with disgust and disdain. You don’t want us to stay here, if you want to keep your people happy. They will talk and gossip and just make matters worse.”, Grendl answered, not able to stifle an exasperated, slow laugh that followed soon after, as he slowly turned his head to look down towards him. He still seemed so small and delicate. Maybe even much more so than he remembered. “And it’s not like I enjoy staying up here. All the stairs and walking while you just fly around all day. And the noise… How does one get anything done with all the buzzing and tweeting?”, he grumbled, doing his best to conceal the lies he just told, because he loved everything about the forest. The trees and the shadows they cast, the view one had from up here, even the animals, weren’t as bad as he made them seem. He simply didn’t want Lochlan to know that, though. Trying to keep up his facade of not caring. “Unless… You miss me.”, Grendl added, more to poke fun at him with a wide smirk, than expecting a truthful answer. Not that he cared in particular or that it would make him change his mind. They had come prepared and would put their tents up outside the capital, where they wouldn’t scare any of his precious subjects. They would be exposed to their rejection anyway. At least he didn’t have to look at them like that. It would just fuel his furious anger again if he saw a fairy badmouthing him. Grendl just squinted his eyes at Lochlan, catching the obvious iron scent of blood in the air. It wasn’t much, but it certainly put him in alert mode, trying to figure out where it came from. He only caught a short glance at the cloth in his hands, but seeing the red splatters on it, he felt his heart sink, his hands clenching into fists. Why did this irritate him so much? He didn’t want to care; he didn’t want to feel these things.

6:43 PM

If he could, he would have cut out his heart already just to keep this from happening again in the future. To keep himself from experiencing these emotions. The hurt and the agony. Nothing else has helped so far. Remaining silent, he just watched him leave. It took every last ounce of restraint not to follow after him, put his arm around his waist, offer him a helping hand, maybe even picking him up and carrying him. Putting him down on his bed and forcing him to take a rest. He forced himself to discard these stupid thoughts. They were in dire need. There wasn’t time for breaks. Grendl hadn’t taken any either, and he was just fine. He was sure Lochlan could do so just fine, too. He just had to try a bit harder. After all, he didn't even have to fight. He just had to sit on his throne and look pretty, just like his subjects expected him to. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan sighs as he walks away. His body tired and his mind tired as well. He moves to go and see his father. His father was resting in his room. It was a large room with large windows letting in the light. “Father..” loc says softly sitting next to him. His father was weak and could barely stay awake some days. The young male sighs as he rubs his neck “the meeting went…fine…they want the land that we have on the border so…I gave it to them. Those people living there will be moved today. Grendl is…as aggravating as ever…he has a good plan though…” loc sighs and rubs his eyes. “I will fight this…we will win then we can find whatever is killing you..” he says softly before standing and moving out of the room. Lochlan couldn’t stay there. His eyes were cold as he went to his room and did paperwork. The fairies lead the trolls to the area where they can set up. Some of the fairy soldiers would also try to help. The area was just outside the capital. It was just a short walk to the big tree. Loc wasn’t seen the rest of the night. His mind busy with paper work and answering questions. Kal came back and was resting. Loc takes a deep breath before writing a letter to someone he didn’t know he would ever write again. dear grendl, I hope this letter finds you alright. I hope the area where you are set up is well. I am writing to let you know that there is a feast happening in the great hall of the tree. You are welcome to come with your men. I will not be there so you do not have to worry about that. My people might not know why you are here to the flukiest exient but they know you are our Allies. If anyone jokes about you or your kind please let me know and they will be dealt with. From, ~~loc~~ ~~Lochlan~~ King Lochlan Loc sighs and rolls up the note before giving it to kal to fly and give to grendl @SirFüncelot

After getting left behind by Lochlan, he and his men were escorted outside the city to a small clearing close by. The grass was much greener than they were used to, soft to the touch, and cushioned by an equally vibrant moss carpet. For most of them, it was certainly a sight to behold. The regions bordering their territory did belong to the Fairy Kingdom, but they were still much less vibrant than the capital at its heart. Grendl was quite sure that none of them had ever ventured this far yet. Their way here had been the first time for them to see the beauty of this place. He had seen the awe in their eyes, and he could just agree that it was indeed a beautiful and breathtaking place. He had been the same the first time he had arrived here. Taken aback by how much a single place could glow and brim with colors. Not that the Swamplands were colorless; compared to this, they just seemed… less vibrant, nearly monochrome. Their big tents made from dry bark and withered vines stuck out like sore thumbs amidst the lush greenery, certainly less comfortable than the rooms they would have been offered, but at least they were far away from all these good-for-nothing fairies. He couldn’t deal with their ignorance. They probably thought he would solve all their problems and that the trolls would fight for them and resolve this conflict, but it wasn’t as easy as that. As much as he disliked it, he needed the fairy soldiers as much as Lochlan needed his troll ones. Alone, they wouldn’t be strong enough, not as long as they didn’t know how to deal with all of this. Maybe soon this won't be needed anymore, but until then… He would have to remain here. Irritated by so many things because they reminded him of a distant past he still longed for on some days… Night fell over their small encampment; only Grendl and two other guards were currently awake.

9:52 AM

They were keeping an eye out in case the fairies were trying something funny, while he simply sat on the grass and leaned back on his arms, his eyes cast upon the stars. It wasn’t easy to see them back home, and it had been here that he had learned to appreciate their beauty. Not exactly here, further east, but still… Lochlan had been the one to show them to him. Grendl still remembered vividly how excitedly he had pointed them out for him, talking about their names and so many other things that had been lost on him, because at the time there had been one star that had outshone all of them. He still felt slightly embarrassed by it, but… It had been a great time. Much better than the current one. He had felt happy, happier than ever before. Overflowing with love and admiration… Grendl sighed, closing his eyes for a moment, trying to shake these thoughts as a quiet caw made him jolt. It sounded familiar, but… That couldn’t be. He looked around the night sky, and sure enough, he spotted the white feathers of Kal, who made his way over to him, landing on his arm as he extended it towards him. Seeing him before in the Court Room had already felt strange, but now seeing him here, with a letter attached to his leg… It felt strange, but also… also exciting? He wasn’t sure where that came from but needed to take a step back, uncomfortable with his own feelings. It probably was just an official meeting request, even though it was strange to use Kal for that. The invitation for their current meeting hadn’t arrived with the Fairy King’s personal pet and familiar, so it was strange to have him here now. Hearing it coo and rub its head against his arm, made Grendl sign, finally taking the piece of paper off of his leg, carefully getting up to return to his tent, unraveling the small piece of paper as he walked. It had been scrawled quite hastily, or at least Lochlan’s letters seemed kind of off. He remembered how clean they had been, but this…

9:53 AM

There were mistakes and splotches of ink splattered across the whole paper. Either he had been tired or his health was declining a lot more than he had thought, which let his heart sink a bit. If that really were true… Already lost in his thoughts, he didn’t even read the letter fully, slumping down on his makeshift bed with Kal in his lap. He stroked a finger across his head, distracting himself a bit as he stared off into space for a while. Trying to comprehend what that meant, but not quite succeeding at doing so. Not able to sort through his own emotions, only growing irritated at himself because of that. Instead, he took out the letter again, studying its contents a bit better now. It seemed so stiff and impersonal. Not at all what he was used to, the crossed-out signature “Loc” bringing back memories… He took out a pen of his own, considering scribbling onto the backside of the letter but not being able to do so, instead pocketing the small piece of paper and pulling out a new one instead to write a few words of his own. Dear King Lochlan, Ruler of the Fairy Kingdom, I appreciate the concern as well as the offer. The area is adequate. We made the best of it. Regarding your invitation, I’ll have to decline, for I will not mingle with fairy royalty, even if these precautions were taken. I appreciate the thought behind it, but certainly I would be the one to offend them and not the other way around. There also isn’t time to attend any of these festivities. Unless you’ll be joining, I don’t see a reason to entertain your guests for you. I hope our future plans can be discussed at another point in time. With regards, King Grendl, Ruler of the Swamplands and First Son of the Bogqueen His penmanship certainly wasn’t the best; the letters were big and more scrawled than written, but at least he hadn't hidden a handful of mistakes throughout the few lines. He wrapped the ribbon around Kal’s leg, attached his own letter, and sent him on his way again.

9:53 AM

Grendl had thought about adding something regarding Lochlan’s worsening state, urging him to rest, to leave it to him for the time being while he got better, but he most certainly didn’t trust him enough to allow that. Maybe he had to try a more indirect approach. Should he even try to shoulder some of his heavy load? Wouldn’t that just make him suspicious in the eyes of the fairies? @Blue Beetle

Lochlan was laying his head on his desk. The desk covered in papers and map. Letters and warning as well as pleads for help. He was so tired but everytime he fell asleep… his eyes drifted close as his body was too tired to stay awake. loc opens his eyes and looks around. He was standing in the grove. It was a hidden place that only he knew…and one other. A crunching sound was made and loc turns. There stood Grendl. Loc moves closer to him but soemthing was wrong. Loc couldn’t move. His feet were rooted into the ground as everything started to be covered in black. He cries out for the other but nothing only the eye of hate coming from the troll. Loc jumps awake and looks around. Everything was ok…it was normal..kal was sitting in front of him and had a..letter..loc wuickly grabs it and reads it. His heart falls at the formal nature. He didn’t know what he was hoping for… loc sighs and bites his lip. He was about to do something stupid. dear king Grendel, ruler of the swamplands and first son of the bogqueen, I hope this doesn’t disturb you. Kal has been told to let this letter be left if you are asleep or do not wish to read now. However…if you wanted to meet tonight..I would be able to meet at the grove. Do you rember where it is? I can bring some information from my people and scouts and we can catch me up to where we need to be. My general has told me but..I would rather hear it from you. If this is something you want to do..I will be at the grove when the moon is at the highest point. With regards, ~~king Lochlan~~ Lochlan Loc sighs before rolling up the fine paper and handing it to kal. He give kal the directions and off the small pet goes. Lochlan takes a deep breath before gathering everything and changing before flying to the spot he hasn’t been to in a long time.

3:10 PM

@SirFüncelot

Unable to find sleep, Grendl still laid awake on his bed, staring up at the top of the tent. His head felt empty, even though his mind wandered. There were so many things he was thinking about, yet he couldn’t grasp a single thing that crossed his mind. As soon as he tried to extend his hand and grasp for it, it vanished like smoke. So many images and memories he had deemed forgotten over the course of many decades… Most of them contained Loc’s smiling face, something he yearned to see, yet everything he was presented with was his sour expression. If things had gone differently on that day… Could they still be together now? Or had it always been their fate to lose each other at some point in time? Closing his eyes didn’t help. He felt like he was brought back in time, experiencing their break-up again and again after he had finally managed to forget about it. The heartache wasn’t as bad; it didn’t feel like his heart had been ripped from his chest anymore, but still, everything returned to feeling kind of numb and empty. Grendl had thought he had banished these thoughts and emotions somewhere deep inside of him, but feeling them swell up inside of him again after just one day of meeting him again… How was he supposed to work like this when Lochlan was stealing his sleep away again? And not in a good sense. If he remained here… He felt like he would also finally break down. All his carefully crafted walls and defenses slowly crumbling, getting torn down by feelings he had suppressed for far too long. He may have dozed off for a bit or the apathy had just overcome him, but he was awoken by light pecking and nudging on his face. He hadn’t expected an answer so soon, but with them staying so close together now… It made sense. But what could Lochlan want from him of all people now? Maybe he had angered him by declining his offer. Or he was ordering him around to attend another meeting tomorrow.

1:12 AM

The possibilities were endless, so seeing what he really had written down surprised him. Lochlan… Lochlan wanted to meet him at the Grove? He wasn’t sure what that meant. If he just wanted to rip open old wounds, or if he might want to bring him some sort of familiarity. Grendl sighed, massaging the bridge of his nose, followed by his temples. Brushing across Kal’s back helped with keeping his composure, but he wasn’t sure what he should do. Should he go or stay here? He wanted to talk about future plans, but would he even be able to do that? What if he did something stupid, just because his dumb heart didn’t know its place and got excited just at the mere mention of his name. Filling with worry if he imagined the tired look in his eyes. But he couldn’t let that hold him back. They had to interact sooner or later, and if he managed this, he would manage everything else just fine too. It took a few more minutes for Grendl to think this through before finally getting up and putting on a robe. He didn’t get chilly easily, but he wasn’t taking any chances, and the hood would give him at least some form of anonymity. Not that it would be particularly hard to figure out who the tall and lanky figure stalking through the night was. But at least he tried to remain unseen, tucking Kal into his coat as well, giving him a chance to rest after all the flying he had already done today. Grendl wouldn’t write an answer any way. Either Lochlan was there or he was not. He certainly wouldn’t be telling him that he was coming. It probably made him seem eager or excited, which he certainly wasn't, or at least wouldn’t be to the Fairy King’s knowledge. He walked through the darkness of the night unseen, like a shadow, with only one destination in mind: the overgrown willow tree, where they had met up so many times, spent countless hours talking and just enjoying each other's company.

1:13 AM

The branches were hanging even heavier than he remembered, fully touching the ground all the way around, the leaves slightly rustling in the wind, only illuminated by the moonlight. Quietly, Grendl parted the curtain of leaves, getting flooded again with memories that dared to overwhelm him. He had to close his eyes to keep his composure, taking a deep breath before fully stepping inside and looking for Lochlan. It had remained roughly the same. The liken still glowing lightly, and the fireflies dancing above the grass. It still mesmerizes him to this day… @Blue Beetle

Lochlan had gotten there first. He was sitting in the middle of the grassy area. His eyes were closed and he seemed to be sleeping sitting up. Kal wriggles out of grendl’s cloak and flies to Lochlan. The prince jumps slightly before seeing kal and petting him. He sighs seeing no letter. Kal call and looks at grendl, this cuases Lochlan to turn and his eyes wide. He came…his heart started to speed up. “Hi…um..thank you for coming..” he says as he gets up and kinda wobbles. His feet unsteady. He tries to ignore it. “I know it is late..but I..I don’t sleep to much right now. I have some letters and things about the…” his voice stops as he stares at grendl. He wanted to just go and hug him. No. Loc shakes his head from that thought and sits back down. He takes out a a stack of letters and start to lay them out. His hand shaking ever so slightly. He couldn’t let grendl know that he is weak or sick. He couldn’t. He tries to look healthy but he knows that his skin is paler, he is skinnier, and that his body was weak. He sighs softly taking his hand and trying to calm it down from shaking. “I…I also brought a map. That way we can…we can plan and such.” He takes out a map and two peices. They were a small fairy and a larger troll. He had craved them. He wanted to give Grendl one but they…they had the fight before that…loc tries to push though and just waits for grendl to join him. “So..tell me what you told my general…I want ti hear the palm from you..” he also wanted to hear his voice. He didn’t know if the man hated him. But anything…he would take anything…because deep down…loc still cared about the troll…he still felt safe with him. He just wondered if grendl felt the same way

1:32 AM

@SirFüncelot

Kal wiggled himself free, escaping towards Lochlan, who, in the middle of the small space, his back turned towards him, seemingly surprised by his small companion’s sudden arrival. He noted how he checked his legs for a sign of a note, slumping a bit further as he couldn’t find one. Grendl didn’t make himself known; instead, Kal gave him away, leading Lochlan to turn around towards him, greeting him awkwardly before getting up. He stumbled more than he walked, and Grendl had to pull himself together to not just quickly step next to him, grabbing his arm and holding him steady. Instead, he just nodded, his face seemingly unchanged, as he took a seat across from him on the soft grass. “I prefer this to your general getting on my nerves again. I can’t guarantee to not shout something harsher at them the next time. It could strain our alliance.”, he simply stated with a snort, not even making the effort to greet him properly. They had just seen each other a few hours prior, and the less they talked, the less likely it was for him to screw this up. They wanted to plan, not get all lovey-dovey again. At least that would occupy him. Planning always made his mind wander, allowing him to hopefully not focus too much on Lochlan, who, if he was honest, looked like shit. Like he belonged in a bed, probably even in the care of a healer, but he didn’t say a thing. This wasn’t something he had any influence on. Grendl just needed to keep quiet and do what was asked of him. Nothing more, nothing less. Grendl took the two small wooden figurines in his hand, holding them um towards his eyes, noticing how similar they looked to himself and Lochlan, but even that wasn’t something he asked about, instead just placing them down on the map inside their respective kingdoms, far apart from each other, as he cleared his throat. “Of course this incompetent fairy probably delayed the information wrong…”,

2:13 AM

he muttered quietly before turning serious, focusing on the thing at hand and retelling his plan to strengthen the borders to the north for the time being, helping the fairies out with a few of his own soldiers while they fortified the defenses they had. He told him about his plan to move the civilians further to the center of the kingdom, moving them south if the need to do so arose. Grendl was absorbed in his thoughts, speaking with passion and determination, something that he seemed to have lost but, truthfully, just had kept locked away deep inside of him. “The first two messages reached me earlier today. Our easternmost border isn’t yet swallowed by fog. It still seems to be a rather small force, but it’s quickly getting bigger. We don’t have the tools necessary to investigate it further. Neither fire, nor fighting back, seem to weaken it. We can just kill the creatures that escape the darkness. You will have to focus on that. Maybe there is something that can be done with magic.”, Grendl paused for a moment, locking eyes with Lochlan, before he continued. “We also managed to catch and restrain two of the creatures during one of the first few attacks. Like the fog, they seem to be growing bigger and stronger with each passing day. They may be our best bet at solving this riddle. I didn’t want to bring them with me to the capital, though. Just tell me where you want them, and I’ll get it arranged.” Expectantly, he looked at him, waiting for an answer as well as clarification about the letter Lochlan had put down before. He wanted, no, needed to know if he was missing out on anything, in case the plan had to be readjusted. @Blue Beetle

He listen to grendl. His eyes looking at the map and following along. He bites his lip and says “I got two letters today. The coast here..and here..” he points. They were on the edge of the old border “they have been seeing signs of the fog. Fish washing up dead. The plants dieing. I have told them to move inwards so they don’t eat or drink anythign there.” His eyes look up and sees Grendl staring at him. “As for the beast we can maybe put them here.” He points to a small old mining town near the capital. “This town doesn’t have anyone in it anymore. We can use that to send the beast and have both of our best and smartest study them. As for magic..” Loc rolls his neck and moves the fairy peice “I have gotten word that a light spell works at pushing the fog back.” He says. “We would have test it more but that is what we have so far. I have also been thinking of trying to find where it is coming from. We take it out at the source it is done.” He looks at grendl wondering if that sounds ok. He bites his cheek and waits. His chest was heaving slightly with every breath as he clear his thost and takes a cloth to cough in. When he does he pulls back and see the red liquid. Blood. He quickly hides the cloth and looks at the map. “Maybe we can move the out most people to this ring of villages..” he says pointing and showing what he was thinking.

5:04 AM

@SirFüncelot

Attentively, he followed Lochlan’s gestures and words, not even daring to interrupt him like he usually did. Instead, soaking up the new information like a sponge and nodding along. Mentally, he had already prepared a list of things that would be set into motion. The beast had to be brought there, as well as the trolls currently in charge of researching it; they had to test his light spell theory, and he would need to dispatch a few of his people for that too. Both of these things didn’t seem too worrying, but his third and final suggestion… It left him staring at him in shock for a moment. “I already sent a group of my men into the fog; they didn’t return. I don’t know what happens inside of it, but it is worrying. As logical as this sounds, we have to wait for the results first. We can’t just head straight for it.”, he added, remaining calm on the outside, but on the inside he felt responsible for their ultimate demise. He had been the one to give them their order, the last one to see them and send them off. He should have known better, but he didn’t. Grendl didn’t want the same thing to happen to Lochlan. He shouldn’t have to feel the same, but if their research and experiments bore fruit… Maybe soon they would be able to pass through the fog unharmed, taking out who or what was behind this all. “The villages should be fine, but just in case, they should be fortified too.”, he added, nodding along with his idea. The slight smell of blood, which Lochlan was so desperately trying to hide, put him on edge, though. It slightly irritated him. Not in a bad or agitated way, but in a way that made him want to offer his shoulder to Loc for him to lean on and rest. He wanted to shorten this ordeal, speed up the process, so he would get some rest, but he did nothing like this, instead continuing with their meeting. If Lochlan wanted his pity, he would make his distress more known.

11:31 AM

If he hid it from him, it was best to pretend he didn’t know. “We moved the people from the north here a while ago. They should have settled in by now, and the area had already been fortified a few hundred years ago, so just some fixing was needed.”, he pointed with his long finger towards an aerial in the Swamplands, nestled between a small forest and a marshland. Nearly three centuries ago, they had fought wars over these regions with the goblins, the few bastions still a relic of their long-forgotten past. Regarding that, he had one more thing to add. “The fog… The records of the Fairy Kingdom are much older; maybe there we can find more information. I never thought about what could lie in the lands to the north, but something has to be there. If there are records of anything… It may be of help to us.” @Blue Beetle

He listens to grendl and nods “yes the library. We need to go to the library.” He says softly quickly pulling out a piece of paper and starts to write. His hands were shaking hard he could barely write. “Fuck.” He whispers as he holds his hand steady as he writes tot he main library. “I will send a letter to the library head officer. They will pull all records of what is north. Maybe we will find soemthing..” he shakily signs the note and holds out the note of kal. Kal claws and takes the note before flying off from the grove. Loc falls back and lays on the ground. His breathing was hard as he tries to calm his breathing and nevers. “For your people you can set them up near you or if they need other accommodations please let me know…” he says. His voice kind. He was too tired for hate right now. He sits up and rolls his neck. If grendl look close he would see his wings to be less bright. They were still and not fluttering. He sighs as he rubs his muscles. He looks at grendl and says “I..I am sorry. You should be resting. God I am stupid.” He says softly as he looks down. “I…I am sorry for keeping you up. It was incredibly rude of me. I am sorry.” His sorry was more than keeping grendl up. He was also apologizing for everything. He just didn’t say it fully. Loc was ashamed of how he acted. He bites his lip as he looks at grendl and says “I..I would also like to apologize for..for the fight. It was childish and…I..I understand why you hate me. I hope that once we figure this out that..maybe our people can..meet and trade..visit…I..I don’t even know if I will be here by that time…” the last part of that was mumbled. He didn’t know what would happen…he didn’t know if he would be here..or if he would die…after everything that he has done to grendl..he would be fine if the other didn’t want him near. Didn’t want him ever to be seen again. He would be ok with that. He just hoped that the next king wouldn’t be held to Lochlan status.

11:47 AM

. Maybe the new king can do the one thing he was never able to do…be happy.

11:47 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl thought about kind words to say; he really wanted to do so, but he couldn’t find any. Lochlan's apologies just made him snort, not even knowing why exactly. He hated to see him this weak; he wanted to wrap his arms around him and hold him close, stroking his back and touching their foreheads against each other. He probably was this irritated because of his own thoughts and feelings, which kept on boiling up inside of him. He hated himself for them, giving them room by making Lochlan suffer. Again… “Don’t even try to make the effort. This is a one-time alliance. Fairies and trolls don’t work together. We've already established that. Don’t make it weird. As soon as this threat is banished, my people and I will leave and not disturb your peace any longer.”, his words were harsh; Grendl didn’t want to care one single bit about this, but it was like a thorn digging in the inside of his chest, piercing his heart, making him feel equally vulnerable and hurt. It had never been his intention to hurt Lochlan, but too many things had already been said. The damage had been done. He couldn’t recover from that, even if he wanted to. The last part especially made him thoughtful. The sadness with which Lochlan spoke. Was it really true? Wouldn’t he be here any longer? Grendl should be happy about this news. The only thing still hurting him to this day. The only thing that made him weak and beatable in so many different ways… Just gone… He should be thrilled, and maybe, just maybe, if he hadn't been sitting here, if he had been sitting on his throne as the message reached him, he would have felt different. But he was here, sitting and watching as Lochlan laid on his back, breathing heavily, having lost most of his shine. The slight glimmer he had always adored, that seemed to follow each and every fairy wherever they went, lost to darkness. Not the same that threatened their kingdoms, but an equally frightening one.

4:27 AM

One they couldn’t just fight because he didn’t want to let it die down, because Grendl kept on fueling his hatred to compensate for his own shortcomings. For his feelings, which he had started to view as weak. “Fairies and trolls have never been able to work together, to exist close to each other. We tolerate the other, but we don’t work together. Even the thought of it makes me sick. Your people are trying to change us. Trying to bring their light and color to us, without us even asking for it. Don’t you think I don't know about the times this was tried? How it failed each and every time? It’s not possible. Better wake up from your fever dream now, before it’s too late.”, his deep voice wasn’t malicious, at least not yet, but his disdain could still be heard dripping through its tone. Grendl had to leave. As much as he wanted to fix this and stay. Or that's what his heart wanted, while his mind and body didn't listen. He wouldn’t be able to hold himself back further. As much as he yearned for peace between them. It wasn't possible. There had happened too much between them. He wasn’t sure what else he would throw at Lochlan, besides unkind words and angry comments. If this topic just hadn’t come up… He would have loved to stay a bit longer like this. Just talk about less important things. Not about them or their past, but maybe just something... Anything would be fine, but with this... He just couldn't. “I better leave before I say any more things that will hurt you. You should go to bed and rest. It is only going to get worse from here on…”, Grendl spoke quietly, as he got up to leave the small clearing with quick steps. Not sure if Lochlan had even heard him. It had never been his intention for these words to be heard anyway. He mostly said them to calm his own mind, to keep his consciousness clean, not expecting to change anything with them. Tomorrow would certainly be awkward… It already let irritation rise within again.

4:27 AM

Maybe it would be best if he didn’t see Lochlan tomorrow. But would that even be possible? @Blue Beetle

Lochlan listens to Grendl. His heart breaks softly again…he doesnt speak as the troll gets up and leaves. Rest. Yeah..he couldn’t rest. Loc stays in the grove for a few more minutes or hours…he doesnt really know. After time as passed he sighs before sitting up and moving to get all of his things. He takes off for his room. He lands in his room and his knees give out. His coughing started blood falls from his mouth as he sits there. His breathing was harsh agian. He slowly moves to his bed and curls up. His hand moves to his side table. He pulls on the draw and pulls out a small necklace. It was made of a carved wood that had a small gemstone set into it. He holds it close as his fingers dance over the grooves. He had keep this…this gift form Grendl…it was the only thing he had of their time…he curls up in his bed. His skin pale and his eyes difting close. The small pendant never left his hand as Lochlan slips into sleep and his breathing calms. Blood still on his floor. The morning came too soon. Waking Lochlan from another nightmare. He groans as he sits up and bites his lip. Karl was back and sleeping, the birds were singing and loc had to face another day. He slowly gets out of bed and moves to clean himself and his room up. He bites his lip softly as he was in the bath. The necklace hanging from a small hook now in his bathroom. The king slowly moved and got clean and dressed. He cleaned his desk and blood before taking his notes and letters and moving to the library. He didnt know if Grendl would join him. He didnt care. His eyes were tired and he seemed to move slower. The library was connnected to the main tree so it was easy to get back and forth. Loc got a private area set up before he leaves to get breakfast…or what he would eat…which wasnt much. He wondered if the trolls would join them. He had made sure that the table was set as if they would be. Lochlan got a small plate of fruit and some water…that was it. He sat and sighs before slowly eating.

4:51 AM

. He didnt know if gendle would join him or not. So he just sat there…alone. His hand moving to his pocket where he had the pendant. He needed any good magic that was coming from this. He ate slowly and In complete silence. The fairies around him knew he was getting sicker. There was nothing they could do. Loc didnt look up or anything as he finishes his fruit and water. He needed to do work now. He stands and slowly moves back to the library. His mind was off wondering what the troll was doing

4:51 AM

@SirFüncelot

Waking up felt like someone had put heavy stones on his chest. Usually he didn’t even feel like this when he had been drinking, but the dream he had been having seemed to have left some kind of lingering effect on him. They hadn’t been particularly bad dreams, at least by most people’s standards, because Grendl hated having them. He had banished them from his mind years ago, and now they were back. And all it had taken was one day, no, even less than that, one glance into Lochlan’s brown eyes had been more than enough to make him feel things again, he had never wanted to feel again. Longing for something unreachable that had escaped his grasp years ago and since then had just drifted further away from him. He contemplated for a long time if it really was necessary for him to get up, finally settling on ‘yes’, because they had some sort of war to win. He couldn’t slack off now. As soon as he had returned in the night, he had started writing the letters to his mother to get the creatures they had captured, as well as their handlers and the researchers, moving. His eyes had gone heavy at some point, leaving him to finish them now before sending them away. Doing so took a while. As did returning to the city and making their way through the buzzing streets and the crowds they seemed to attract everywhere they went. The glances ranged from frightened and angry to nervous and curious, but he didn’t feel any genuine happiness in any of them. But why should they be happy to see them, trolls in their midst? It wasn’t like they knew what was going on behind their backs. That they were protected with the help of the trolls they seemed to dislike so much. The delay caused by the crowd made his mood sour, but he was delighted to see that because of it, most of the fairies in the eating chamber they had been pointed towards had already left. The last two remaining ones were quickly ushered out with an unfriendly glare in their general direction.

6:14 AM

The whole group made themselves comfortable, dropping most of the formalities for the time being because they were among themselves. His guards joked, imitating the fairies and most of their stuck-up personalities to the best of their abilities and laughing about it while devouring their food. Grendl didn’t join in, just eying them from the side and letting them have their fun while eating. He wasn’t sure if Lochlan was avoiding him or if he had just eaten a lot earlier than they had. He hoped he was alright after yesterday… During the end of breakfast, he was approached by a young, bright-eyed fairy with a small stature and frame. They probably hadn’t even finished their first century of life yet, but they still approached him without fear in their eyes. It intrigued him, so Grindl let them speak, not sending them right away, as they informed him that the first books regarding the regions bordering the north had been placed in the library. He groaned, thinking that some scholars would do the work for him, but it would probably keep him distracted. Without new information, there was only so much planning he could do. He allowed his men to mingle and do as they liked; he didn’t need them today, and as long as they didn’t outright kill a fairy without reason, he didn’t mind them having fun while he spent his day inside the stuffy library. Grendl had never imagined coming back here. The last time, he had just been here to annoy Loc and keep him from finishing his work. It had been a rather successful ordeal, and he couldn’t even remember what exactly the young prince had been tasked with. They snuck away soon after. Laughing and spending their day more wisely outside. Remembering this made his heart feel heavy as he entered the familiar yet strange place. It had remained nearly the same. He could still see the table they had been sitting at, finding that it wasn’t empty but occupied by a rather familiar figure.

6:14 AM

Grendl thought about turning around and just leaving, but he couldn’t bring himself to do so as he noticed the small shivers that ran through his wings. He couldn’t just leave him with all the work, couldn’t he? Not really managing to keep his grumpy expression up while he sat down, he still made sure not to look at the fairy across from him, barely mumbling a “Mornin’”, before he grabbed the first book he saw, opening it and trying to make sense of the scribbles inside of it. This would be a long day… He could already feel it. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan was sitting at the table and looking though the text. He wanted to try and focus on the books and not the troll. Maybe he didnt eat the food that they had made….he sighs and rubs his eyes softly before looking up and seeing Grendl. He nods and says “Morning..” his voice seemed rougher than last night. He looks down at the book and plays with the pages. His heart was beating so quickly. He takes a deep breath and starts to write notes. His hand was shaking as he writes. Loc looks at Grendl and nibbles on his lip. “Do…do you have anything you have read….that is important?” He asks. His voice was soft and weak. He passes some paper and a pen for Grendl to be able to take notes. “There are some old tales of…a old being that was the owner of all the land before any of us…” he says sfotly as he tries to make small talk. He sighs before looking back down and starting to cough. He covers his mouth with his cloth. Blood. He looks down and sighs folly before hiding the cloth. The troll didnt seem to care so he wasnt trying to hide it as much. Loc stands from his seat and moves to put to book back. He takes a step and his knees crumble. He falls to the ground. He starts to cough again. He covers his mouth as he holds himself up. His body was shaking and his hand was covered in blood. He tries to get up but his body was too weak. He doesnt look at Grendl as he struggles to get up. He finally does get up and lean against the bookshelf. “I-i am sorry…i-i..” his voice was weak as his eyes were struggling to stay open. “I…” he struggles as he falls back down and coughs. His hand wasnt covering as he coughs of blood. His body was shaking and his eyes were struggling to open. He didnt want to pass out. He coudlnt pass out. He had to be strong. He had to be strong…his eyes look at Grendl. His eyes were begging for help…he knew he wont get…

7:35 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl hummed, slightly annoyed, because even though he was already knee-deep in his second book, there hadn’t really been anything of interest. He had scanned through various wars and ancient civilizations, but nothing reached quite that far back. At least Lochlan was making some progress, so they weren’t doing all of this in vain. Still… He had expected more progress. And them being quicker, too. His impatience slowly getting the better of him. Trying his best to keep himself occupied with the book in front of him, as the basically familiar scent of fresh blood caught him off guard. His ears twitched slightly as stronger coughs rattled through Lochlan’s body, making him sink to the ground weakly. Grendl thought he would just pick himself up again and pretend like nothing happened. Which he managed. Somewhat. Before crumbling to the ground a second time, finally making him look up and directly at him. Grendl had tried to look annoyed, but the most obvious emotion in his eyes was panic and worry. Not caring that, he pushed his small chair back too fast and too hard, knocking it over with a loud thud that echoed through the entire library. It seemed like Grendl would storm off, leaving him alone on the ground, waiting for someone else to find him, but as much as he wanted to do that, he couldn’t bring himself to. Instead, he kneeled down right next to him, carefully placing one hand underneath his back and the other one under his knees. Without effort, he picked Lochlan up, carrying him like he weighed nothing, muttering a few things under his breath that were hard to understand but sounded vaguely similar to “useless” and a few curse words that he mostly said to himself. Because… What the hell was he doing right now? His heart fluttered lightly as he pressed the fairy close to his chest, not caring if his blood got on him and ignoring the stares he received from the servants, glaring at anyone who dared to stand in his way.

9:44 AM

Hoping that he remembered the way to his chambers, he silently moved through the halls. Neither looking down at the fairy king in his arms nor acknowledging him in any way. Lowly, speaking to him as soon as he was sure that they were out of earshot of most other people. “You’re king. You should take better care of yourself. You’ll worry your subjects and make the kingdom seem vulnerable.”, he began, opening the door he remembered leading to Lochlan’s room and letting himself in, not caring if he protested in any way. He laid him down on his bed, being as careful as possible, making sure his wings weren’t folded over or crinkled, before he placed his hands to the left and right of his head, looming over him with a glare that could cause a lake to freeze. “You rest now! I’ll read those stupid books. Don’t even think of getting up. Your kingdom needs you, to figure this out, so you have to be in good health. For you and your people” Grendl barely managed to keep the remorseful “I need you.” he wanted to add back. Mentally already cursing at himself for this. When had he become this soft? @Blue Beetle

Lochlan coughs and flinches at the loud noise of the chair. He closes his eyes knowing that the troll would leave. He would leave him here..alone..and- this thinking was cut off as he felt two arms pick him up. Loc opens his eyes and hums softly. He leans into Grendl. His heart wanting to fly out of his chest. The touch was…soft..and kind…he didnt think he was deserving of this…he closes his eyes as he hears the mumbles. Was Grendl calling him useless? Maybe he was..he was sick and coudlnt even stand..he sighs and just hides his face into the troll’s chest. His wings hung still as they walked. Lochlan didnt care about the stares or anything liek that…he was memorizing this feeling. He didnt know if he would even be in this arm again…soon he was out of them, on his bed. His eyes look at Grendl as he looms over the bed and the smaller male. His eyes widen as he speaks. He didnt want Grendl to leave. He didnt want him to go back to the library..loc bites his lip as he leans into the hands and a small blush comes to his face. “Please…Grendl…dont leave…please..” he leans into the trolls hands. They were warm..comforting..Lochlan looks at Grendl with large puppy eyes. His pupils were dilated and large. He was tired…he didnt care if he looked weak or antrhing. He jsut wanted to be held and comforted. Lochlan looked as if he would pass out any minute. His hands move to Grendl’s hands and rubs them. He liked the feeling of the rougher skin. Loc was really doing soemthing stupid…he turns his head and kisses Grendl’s hands lightly. “Please..dont…leave..” he says softly as if he was fighting to stay here in the moment…and trying to convince Grendl to stay and hold him

10:14 AM

@SirFüncelot

These few words… They were enough to make Grendl’s heart throb. He felt bad just thinking about leaving him here, but he couldn’t do that. How would that look? The King of Trolls staying with their King? It probably led to gossip and maybe even fright among the people if they thought he would hurt Lochlan. He had seen how they had looked at him while he had carried Lochlan. Scared and fearful, some ready to challenge him. He was glad no one had tried. Grendl didn’t want to bring any more problems into this conflict. They already had their hands full. That’s why he wanted to return to their work. Alone, he would take even longer. He better get started soon. Without another word, he pulled his hands away, not even looking at Lochlan, not able to take the hurtful expression in his eyes, as he turned around to leave. His heart felt heavier than usual, weighing him down and making him slouch more than usual. He wasn’t sure what to do. Grendl wanted to stay, but his mind told him all the bad things that could, no, that would happen if he stayed or came back. All the work he would miss out on, how bad it would be for Lochlan’s reputation and his own heart! He couldn’t take seeing him like this, but not being there for him hurt even more. How he had moved closer to him… Looked at him… Kissed his hand… As if they were still stuck all those years ago. Just for a mere second, but it had been enough to make him long for it again. Soon after Grendl had left, the door opened again, and one of the fairy servants came in carrying a small platter. Carefully, he placed down the crystal jug filled with water, as well as a small bowl with fruit. He seemed flustered, maybe even scared, his wings trembling slightly as he bowed to his king, before taking his leave. What followed were moments maybe a few minutes of silence, but they didn’t last long, soon getting disturbed by heavy thumping footsteps that echoed through the halls outside the king’s chamber.

7:04 AM

Quickly moving towards the door, opening it again, revealing a small surprise. Grendl had struggled with himself, but after getting one of these useless servants, who had been just standing around, to take care of his king, whom he had sworn to serve with all his heart, he had realized that maybe he really had to do this himself. None of the problems really concerned him. They were already talking about him; if they did the same with their own King… Why should he care? He threw his concerns overboard, deciding he would hate himself for this later, when he could cower in a hole all by himself. Grendl was doing this for the best of both their kingdoms, neither for Lochlan’s nor his own benefit, just for the greater good of the whole realm. With an arm full of books, he carelessly put them down on Lochlan’s desk, shaking his tired arms slightly, before pulling his desk chair back. He dragged it towards the bed, turning it around to face the fairy. Fixating him for a short while, unsure how he felt, but his face showed clear signs of irritation. Grendl picked up the book he had left off with, sitting down on the chair. He crossed his long legs at the ankles, opening the book and not looking at the other again. After shouting at a few too many people, he felt like he needed to calm down first, or he would do the same with Lochlan too. Saying more harsh words wouldn’t be the best thing. He had already said enough any way. Grendl better stayed quiet, letting his presence speak for itself, instead of his usually not very good chosen words. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at Grendl. His face drops. He drops his hands and look away. Embarrassed…that is what he felt. He chocks back a sob or a cry as the troll man leaves. Lochlan slumps inot his bed. He didnt know what had come over him…but it was stupid..the fairy king curl up and a few small tears roll down his face. He would jump and look at the young servant. He doesnt speaks as Lochlan sighs and jsut curls up. His eyes wer empty as he lays there…alone..his heart hurt and ached…he was stupid to think that Grendl would stay…the troll king hated his guts…why didnt loc hate him? Loc sighs and jsut lays there. He was difting off to sleep as the foot steps come back. He sits up and his eyes widen. Grendl…had come back…with the books? Lochlan just watches the troll king sit the books on his desk, pull the chair and sits. Lochlan just watches him for a few minutes. The Lochlan moves down to lay fully into his bed. His eyes watching Grendl. Lochlan moved his hand to his pocket and brought out the small pendent. He rubs it softly and coughs a couple times. He doesnt reach of the food or water. Lochlan had stopped eating right after the fight. He would lay in bed and not move for days on end. The only people to see him were the servants that brought him food trays and water…but even that didnt help. He would eat one or two bites then turn over and not touch it again. It was getting better but then the fog came..his father got sick…and Lochlan was made king. He had to stay up long nights and days to make sure everything was ok. That everything was working. He discarded his own health and well being. After the fight he lost his heart…he lost everything that made him happy. He didnt smile and his mind was going darker and darker with thoughts. He didnt want to take food that was meant for his people…so he didnt eat. He didnt want to take the water for cooking and his people to drink…so he didnt drink…now he got fearful of food..he was skinnny and weak from not eating…

7:22 AM

the times that he did eat, he would only eat a few things or small thing of fruit. That was it. No big meal or anything. That food could go to a child…this is why he didnt reach for thr fruit…he already ate today…that food could go to someone else.. Lochlan doesnt look at the food or water. he bites his lip and rubs the pendant as if he would disappear if he didnt. His eyes were fluttering trying to stay awake. Oh how he wanted the arms of the troll near him and around him holding the two together…

7:22 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl felt eyes on him occasionally, glancing towards Lochlan, but never catching him in the act. He had curled in on himself on the bed, his back facing towards where he was sitting, fidgeting with something in his hands. He couldn’t see clearly what it was. Some sort of necklace or pendant, maybe something magical. Grendl wasn’t sure, and he didn’t care much either. Or at least he didn’t want to care much, but his mind had other plans. He had reread the same passage for the third time now, and was still not sure what it was about. Each time he tried to focus, his thoughts wandered to the fairy in the room, making him look up and stare at his back, hoping that maybe he would turn around or at least say something. Instead, all he got were the occasional coughs, which made him shudder because of how bad they sounded. After the fifth time glancing over the words, he’s had enough. This was what he had feared. Not being able to concentrate. Audibly, he shut the book and got up from the chair. With a thud, the book was thrown in the general direction of the others, and he walked across the room, ready to confront Lochlan about his behavior and how unprofessional it was to not take care of himself better, but as soon as he spotted what he held in his hands, he froze. His heart seemed to stop beating while time stood still. He thought… He thought he had thrown it away, but… Loc had kept it all this time? The ugly pendant he had made him for their first anniversary? He felt… touched and overwhelmed with more emotions. There were so many bottled up inside of him, that he didn’t know what he should do. Grendl wanted to scream and shout, mostly at his own stupid self. He wanted to grab the small piece of wood and smash it. The last remainder of what they once had. There was no reason to keep it, but… He, too, hadn’t been able to let go. He still had the small plant that Loc had gifted him.

8:30 AM

It wasn’t as thriving as it once was, probably missing his gentle touch, because despite everything he had taught him, taking care of something, loving and nourishing it was hard, even if it had just been a plant. He also hadn’t been able to rid himself of all his letters, and the many small flowers Loc had gifted him through their years together. They too had lost their beauty, and were nothing more than painful remainders, but they were better than nothing… A slight gasp escaped him, followed by slow blinking. He wasn't able to do anything. He could just stare, taken aback by the whole situation. It took some time until Grendl was able to move again, but the only thing he could do was sink down onto the bed and bury his face in the palms of his hands. He wasn’t crying, but he felt like he was slowly losing his mind. When did it become this weird? A dry laugh escaped him after a few moments before he raised his head again, turning towards where Lochlan laid on the bed. “Why did you keep that ugly thing? You should have thrown it out. It isn’t even well-made. Even a goblin could make you something better…”, Grendl’s voice was quiet but cutting, filled with something else too, that was hard to place. Not sadness, but maybe… remorse? He wasn’t sure what exactly he felt, but he wanted it to stop. How he did that? Grendl had no idea. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looked up and sees Grendl. He was looking at the…pendant…Lochlan sits up and bites his lip. He held the small thing in his hands as if it was the only thing keeping him alive..he coughs softly before seeing Grendl sink to the bed. His heart ached softly. He wanted to reach out. To hold the troll and say everything was ok..his hand started to move that way but he stopped it at his words. “I..i kept it becasue…i..you made it..it is my luck charm…i…i am sorry if..that is weird…” he says softly. His eyes turning down and away. He was blushing with embarrassment. Loc takes a deep breath before moving to sit next to Grendl. “Last night you said i shouldnt make a effort…to..fix this….you said you would leave and not disrupt the peace here..but…it hasnt been peaceful sense you left…i..i hurt everyday..wishing i didnt say what i did…wishing you were still…it is stupid but…i dont want this to be a one time thing…your people…and you…shouldnt be harmed becasue of my stupid actions…because you are right…i am stupid…and useless…my father would be ashamed…” he says sfotly. The pendant in his hands. “I dont know what you are thinking…i wish i did soemtimes…but…i dont want us to hate each other…i dont even think i hate you…i…just…i dont know..” he says sfotly as he looks down and sits there. His mind racing. He didnt have the words..he bites his lip and moves to grab some thing from a drawer in the other nightstand. He takes out a small drawing. It was of them. Loc had drew it the night before the fight and meant to give it to Grendl. “I want you to not have guilt around everything…so..dont..ok? Just if you want..after this…forget i even existed…that way you can…” he didnt finished that sentence..he couldn’t..tears rolls down his face as he tries to not break. He wipes his eyes and coughs. Some blood coming up. “Thank you..for taking me here..and staying…i..i am sorry about everything..you can blame it all on me…i am useless and stupid..” he chuckles sadly

8:42 AM

@SirFüncelot

“I wanted to make you a new one… Because this one turned out so ugly…”, Grendl spoke softly, his voice quiet and filled with disbelief. He still had the half-finished pendant lying around somewhere. He was sure of it. Wanting to gift it to Loc, to replace the old one with, giving him another piece of himself to safe keep. It had never come to that. The small wooden ornament had gathered dust, forgotten somewhere in a box, while the other still held onto this one as if it were the most precious thing he owned. Grendl snorted. This piece of wood… It was poorly made; the carvings seemed more like those of a child than of a proud troll, that would soon be a king. But the leaves had taken a toll on him. They had been so much more delicate than the ones he was used to. He had wanted to make them as lifelike as possible, but failed miserably. “The damage is done. Words can’t be unspoken. We both have heard them and decided. We have made a decision, Lochlan. We should stick to it.” It was strange saying his name after all this time. He never had spoken it since then, and even before, he had always called him ‘Loc’, ‘my love’, ‘my dear’. He had so many different pet names for him, he couldn’t even remember them all. Most had come into existence at the spur of the moment. “We both did stupid things. You shouldn’t shoulder this burden alone. We both have to carry it with our heads held high because it is the best for our people. That is what we must always consider first.” Grendl wanted to extend a hand and brush the stray locks of hair behind Lochlan’s ears, but decided at the last moment against it, instead grabbing his hands tightly, digging his fingers into the palm of his hand, trying to keep himself from even considering something that stupid. He didn’t even grab the piece of paper, only glancing briefly at it, noting its beauty, but not acknowledging it in any other way. “ I do not hate you. I am indifferent towards you and what has been between us.”,

10:21 AM

he finally spoke up, fighting for composure, keeping himself from breaking down. His usual urge to scream and fight didn’t surface, but he still didn’t feel ready to keep this conversation going. “I hate myself. For how much of a fool I had been. To believe your sweet little lies. I fell right for it. Believed that you truly loved me. But what is there to love, besides my position as king. And that’s what you’ve been after all this time.”, the words came out much colder than Grendl had thought, showing much more of the hurting deep inside of him than he had wanted to show. He always knew that he wasn’t as handsome or beautiful as the others. Even by troll standards, he was weirdly proportioned. Too tall and thin, nor nearly as muscular as the others, but getting to hear that someone, anyone, found him nice, wanted to be around him, it had meant the world to him. Only for this world to get shattered overnight, broken into a million unmendable pieces. Of course, he had been responsible for that too, but… He just had defended himself, hadn’t he? “Keep your magic picture. I don’t want to forget. I’ll keep it as a lesson to never trust someone as blindly as I did with you. I will keep myself safe in the future. I should thank you for that important life lesson.”, he added, his voice rumbling as he got up from the bed again, returning to the chair and pushing it back to the desk. Now he faced the bed with his back. He would stay, fuming with anger, but he wouldn’t want to carry the books around once more. “You certainly are useless if you have sunken this low. Risking the lives of so many of your people because of your own stupidity…”, Grendl mumbled, opening the book again, disregarding Lochlan’s existence entirely, fuming on the inside, and turning the pages with much more force than he should. @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at Grendl. His words hurt. He gulps softly. He wanted to reach out to him. To hug him. He needed to say soemthing…anything…he did love Grendl…he did still love Grendl…he bites his lip as he takes a deep breath. His eyes were wet as he wipes his eyes. “I…” he tries to speak but…he coudlnt find the words…he looks down and sets the pendant and the picture down. He wobbly stands. He moves pass Grendl and to the baloney. He was stupid…he sits in a small seat that was on the balcony. His eyes were empty as he sat there…feeling…nothing…he looks out at the world. His kingdom…his people..he really was stupid…tears fall from his face as he coughs and covers his mouth. He shouldnt be king…kal moves from his purch and jumps into loc’s lap. He calls and tries to calm the prince. Loc just pets the animal. His heart was hurting as he knew that he would never love again…his heart was on Grendl…in his hands…and he didnt have the strength to take it back. Lochlan just sits outside. His eyes locking on the fog. He stands up as he looks at it. It was…moving? He leans on the rail as his eyes widen. “What…” he says before looking at Grendl and says “can you see that? The fog…it is moving!” He says sfotly. His heart was beating as he bites his lip. “Kal..go.” The bird caws and flies off towards the fairy barreks. Lochlan watches the fog. It was moving closer and closer. The tree that they were in was high enough up that they would be able to see the edged of the fog. It was rolling over everything. They had to do soemthing. They had to go there and move people in. “Fuck..fuck fuck fuck!” Loc flies into his room and looks at all the books. He tries to find something. He finds it and opens the book. “The northern section of the land was home to a power being…this being was protecting its land. There was a large fight that led to the being locked away under the norther land…” “this..this is the being that is causing this..the dark northern being…” @SirFüncelot

Grendl didn’t look up as he heard the balcony door open. He couldn’t concentrate on the books either and was keeping an ear out because of that, listening for what Lochlan may be doing. He couldn’t hear anything at first. Just the rustling of the wind inside the branches, as well as Kal’s quiet coos, probably trying to comfort the fairy king in the only way it knew how. Grendl sighed slightly. What he said… It had to be done. Better to crush any last remnant of hope now than to let it blossom into something even bigger, even more dangerous. If Lochlan would just keep on hating him… He knew how to deal with someone shouting at him. He knew how to shout back and say mean things, but Grendl didn’t know how to deal with anything else. With this in particular. Lochlan taking all the blame, making it seem like he regretted it, but he didn’t believe him. It just didn’t seem like it could be true… The next time the silence was broken, though, Grendl did look up from the book with disbelief. His eyes wide as he turned towards the balcony window. Even from his sitting position, he could see the dark clouds curling at the horizon, grabbing at the greenery like big claws and tendrils, swallowing everything in its way. A small, inaudible ‘fuck’ escaped him as Lochlan stormed to the table, hastily thumbing through the books that laid strewn about. Gathering the information they had found so far and piecing it together to make up some sort of theory. “It shouldn’t be moving this fast…”, Grendl spoke with disbelief, slowly getting up from the chair and walking closer to the balcony, taking another look at it. “It has been moving much slower before. And it had halted up until now. I thought we still had time…”, he mumbled, seeing the dark clouds rolling over everything. They had to act now. There wasn’t a guarantee that they would stop again. They hadn’t time for leisure. “Get someone else to check the books. We don’t have time.

6:34 PM

You do know light magic, don’t you?”, he basically commanded as soon as he returned to the room. Impatiently staring at Lochlan, his food tapping annoyed on the ground. They had to leave now. They didn’t have any more time. But maybe it wasn’t good for them both to go together. Someone had to stay behind to be in charge here. “I’m going out there. You stay here. Give me your best mage. We’ll test your little theory!”, Grendl added, making his way out the door already. It would be best to take someone else with him. He couldn’t work together with Lochlan. And he was too weak anyway. He wouldn’t be of any help. He would just get in the way. Grendl hadn’t said that to him directly, but he would if he had to get him to leave. They couldn’t allow themselves any mistakes. There were people in danger, after all. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at Grendl and grabs his outer cloak. He jumps of the balcony and flies down to the barreks. He starts yelling and fairies are starting get all the tools they needed. He takes to the mages and they grab thier things. He was taking control. He looks back at thr trolls and says “FOLLOW US!” He yells before taking off. His wings flapping quickly and fast. Everyone was rushing to the outer edges of the border. By the time they get to the fog it was already into the fairy bolder. Lochlan starts ordering the mages to get ready for a large light spell. They would all line up and start to get ready to cast. Roars of the beast in the fog were starting. Lochlan grabs a bow and arrow. The fairies look and wait. They were able to fight but it was much more of a far away fight. The arches light their arrows and get ready for anything. Lochlan knew magic but…he coudlnt do that. He takes a breath before giving the bow and arrow away and joining the mages. The fairies start to cast the light. Their hands glow with magic light. They push the light beams into the fog. It seemed to cut though the fog. That when the beast show. They roar and change. “FIRE!” Loc yells as he pushes light. He falls to one knee as he struggles. He wasnt going to give up. He wasnt going to fail. He wasnt going to hide. The beast were hit with arrows but they didnt hurt. The beast just kept coming. Loc’s eyes widen as one of the beast charge at a young mage. Lochlan doesn’t think before he jumps and takes the hit. The claws digging into his back. He cries out and grabs the young mage before flying back and trying to get away. His wings coudlnt…he fell and pushed the women. “GO!”

9:30 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl could just stare at Lochlan as he jumped out of the window, making him sigh with annoyance. He had meant for him to stay here, but of course he had his own head and wasn’t listening. Lochlan would just get in the way. He would end up hurt, and Grendl would have to worry about him. Just the thought of it annoyed him. Getting orders from him. But it wasn’t like he could just let him leave on his own. They had an alliance. It was his duty to keep this kingdom as safe as his own. If the Swamplands experienced something similar? As fast as he could, he made his way through the palace and the city, ignoring the confused glances he received and shoving whoever dared to stand in his way out of it. Rallying his guards had been a bit of a challenge, but as soon as he had found one of them, he had them look for the others, making them join him at the fairy barracks on the outskirts of town as soon as possible. The fairies were already getting ready as he arrived, slightly out of breath but at least clutching his spear now. Grendl wasn’t sure what exactly to expect, but he was prepared for anything. Even if he wouldn’t be as much of a help. Trolls were fighters, but without magic, all they could do was exactly that. Fighting. Trying to take down as many of the creatures as possible, while they worked on a way to fix this. They felt out of place. Standing tall among the fairies, his guards clad in armor, as they moved towards the border. The fairies were much lighter-footed, armed with bows and arrows and magic. He wasn’t sure how they had managed to come this far, but apparently it would be upon them to keep them safe. He and the six guards he had brought with him, not yet sure if they would be able to manage that, but all of them were ready to lay down their lives for this cause. Even if that meant protecting a fairy. The most important thing was to end this and stop the fog. The light was cutting through the darkness,

4:33 AM

but not stopping the beasts that kept charging towards them. The arrows struck down a few, but not all of them. A few managed to break through, charging straight for the mages, as if they knew they were the ones who pushed back the wisps of fog. Grendle and half of his men moved towards them, the others securing the front, stopping any others that may come out of the fog, and providing defense for the archers in the back. Grendl had wanted to take out most of them before they were able to get close, but one broke away, seemingly faster than the others, making its way towards the small group of mages and pouncing on the first one. Lochlan was among them, but he was standing at the back. He wasn’t worried about him getting hurt. He would be safe there even if he wasn’t in peak fighting condition. Or at least he would have been if he weren’t as reckless as he was. Occupied with one of the other creatures, he only saw it happen out of the corner of his eye. The blurry motions as Lochlan pushed the woman, getting hit in her place. He could see the blood fly, splattering on the ground, while the black, four-legged creature began circling them. The other fairies moved back with fright, no one seemingly able to help the man on the ground. Grendl couldn’t look at it, but his eyes were fixated on Lochlan nonetheless. Watching him carefully, calculating what the best thing was to do. He wouldn’t be quick enough. He wouldn’t make it. But he had to! He had to at least try! Not caring if he left himself wide open, he made his way across the field, not taking his eyes off Lochlan, who wasn’t able to move further away from the creature, with him being much too slow. The creature getting ready to strike. He wouldn’t make it. He wasn’t fast enough. In a last desperate attempt to keep the other from getting hurt even more, possibly even mauled to death, he threw his spear, piercing the creature's strange fog-like skull and throwing it off its feet.

4:33 AM

wasn’t sure if it would get back up; they were resilient little bastards after all, but right now he didn’t care for that. “You idiot… That’s why I told you to stay behind. You can’t fight. You can’t even stand properly.”, he scolded the other, kneeling down beside him to look at his wounds. Thank god they hadn’t torn his wings. Or at least he could still see most of it. With all the blood, it was a bit hard to tell. “Can you get up?”, he asked harshly, not waiting for an answer, but instead pulling him up on his feet and keeping an arm around Lochlan’s waist to keep him steady. “You better stay close to me.”, he mumbled, his concern still only visible in his eyes as he pulled the spear free, his eyes scanning their surroundings for any other of these monsters. Grendl couldn’t fight very well with only one free hand, as well as with Lochlan glued to him, but that wouldn’t stop him from protecting him. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at the beast as it gets ready to strike. His eyes widen and he flinches, hiding his face and body. But the strike never came. His eyes open as he looks and see Grendl. He breaths out the breath he was holding. He looks at the beast as the troll starts to speak. his eyes looks at Grendl as he checks his wounds. “I-i can fight! I had to try her!” He groans sfotly at the pain in his back. He had large claw marks down his back. It had missed his wings. He went to speak and says yes to standing but Grendl picks him up and hold him close. His eyes widen as he sees…concern? That coudlnt be right…he..he coudlnt be concerned for him… Lochlan nods “ok…stay close..” his heart was beating quickly as he looks around. The beast were beening taken care of by the other trolls and even some of the mages. The light was hurting the beast. Lochlan points to a opening “there..” he says softly. His back was hurting as they moved. He was scanning the area and making sure that they weren’t going to be hurt. He takes a deep breath as they move. Some of the fairies were starting to protect the two as they walk. Lochlan looks and see a beast. It was looking at them. “Grendl..” he says sfotly pointing. The beast was starting to move towards them. Lochlan coudlnt fly…he coudlnt move. He knew Grendl coudlnt fight with him on his hip. Lochlan raises his hands and cast the light beam spell. It strikes the beast and it cries out. But still moves. He holds the beam on the beast. Hoping that Grendl would be able to help fight this thing. He was getting worse as he used his magic. His knees buckle softly as he holds the beam onto the beast. He needed to help. He coudlnt be useless…he..he couldn’t…his eyes were going in and out of focus as his magic ends and he coughs. He coudlnt cast anymore..he…he was useless…

5:30 AM

@SirFüncelot

It wasn’t a good thing that Lochlan was as light as he was, but it certainly made moving and maneuvering a lot easier. If he wanted, he could probably just pick him up and hoist him up on his shoulder. Not that that would help much with fighting. He would still get in the way of his fighting, and the probability of him falling down was too high. He didn’t want to risk it, instead holding him up with his arm as best as he could while offering him at least a side to lean on. It wasn’t much, but still better than nothing. Even though he wanted to get him treated and possibly leave him behind here where he wasn’t in danger, Lochlan decided to be stubborn and keep on moving. Why did he always have to make his life hard? While most of the fairies grouped around them, Grendl ushered his guards to the outskirts of their group, being more effective if they were able to reach their foes with their melee weapons, keeping the archers and caster much safer like that. He himself didn’t like being at the center of the formation and would have liked to move somewhere at its front, but that would only further endanger Lochlan. And giving him over to someone else… No! He was safest here, where he had an eye on him and his reckless behavior and could react accordingly to any potential threats, avoiding to get him further hurt. Most of the time was spent walking in silence. Grendl could feel Lochlan’s warm blood on his arm. It wasn’t life-threatening, but he was still losing a lot of it. Before he could stop them, though, and ask for a short break to at least inquire if there was a healer among them or to at least bandage up his wound as best as he could, another group of those beasts appeared. Most of them seemed to be the same dog-like type of fast-moving monsters they had encountered before. Just a few were slower-moving ones that his trolls quickly dealt with. Again, one of them was moving towards them, towards Lochlan,

9:48 AM

but with the difference that he was here now. He felt the thin body quiver and waver under his hands, struggling to keep the magic coming. With a slight snarl, he simply pulled Lochlan out of the way, shielding him behind his own body as he stood himself in the creature's way. Grendl fixed it with his eyes, noticing the damage Lochlan had managed to do to its side, but which hadn’t been enough to take it out completely. Usually by now he would have already attacked and won, but with the fairy at his side, he had to wait for the creature to come to him. As much as he hated that. The beast pounced, maw wide and claws extended, while he raised his spear, bracing himself for the impact. The creature couldn’t retaliate anymore, doomed to impale itself upon the sharp tip, which only pierced his right chest. He wasn’t sure how exactly their physiology worked, but even that didn’t seem to kill it, as it still clawed at him, lightly scratching his arm before an arrow hit its head and made it go limp. As soon as the initial danger had passed, he turned towards Lochlan with a furious glare, grabbing both of his shoulders and shaking him slightly. “Have you gone mad? Do you really want to die? Why can’t you just for one moment let others take care of you?”, Grendl may have screamed these words louder than anticipated at Lochlan, possibly attracting other unwanted attention towards them, but right now he didn’t really care. “At least let me look at your wounds if you want to continue…”, he mumbled before raising his head and shouting again. “We are taking a short break! Tend to the wounded and secure the surrounding area. We’ll start moving soon!” @Blue Beetle

He closes his eyes and tries to catch his breath. He looks at Grendl and his eyes were jsut…tired. He just leans into Grendl. He was just tired and hurting. He sits down and just tries to not pass out. His back was bleeding pretty badly. He was sore and his outfit was trashed. He looks at Grendl and says “i…can you not be mean for two minutes…just…need a moment..” his eyes close as he struggles to take deep breathes. He jsut wanted a moment of not feeling useless. His back was hurting and he felt sick. A healer comes over and looks at Grendl “i can take it from here.” The prince flinches softly and whimpers. He didnt want anyone to touch him. “Dont…touch me.” He growls out and the healer steps back “prince..i-i need to clean and wrap your back.” Lochlan shakes his head as he leans forward and tries to calm himself “just…give me a moment..” the healer gulps and looks at the prince. He whimpers as his back moves and his wings flutter in pain. The healer sighs and says “i have to help you prince.” He says before grabbing some water and tries to touch him. Lochlan flinches and whines. “Stop..please…i..i..i just need a moment..” the healer tries again and Lochlan smacks the healers hand “STOP! DONT TOUCH ME!” His eyes were filled with fear and pain. He just wanted to be held..he wanted to hide…

10:25 AM

@SirFüncelot

It was obvious that Lochlan was in pain. It hurt him and made his heart sting, but he couldn’t help him if he kept on struggling against it. Grendl could understand that it hurt and probably was scary, but it would only get worse if his wounds remained untreated. They could get infected, which could spread to his wings and even his whole body. He didn’t want that. Seeing Lochlan in any more pain, even weaker, possibly dead. He didn’t just dislike it, he hated the thought with every fiber of his being and would do whatever was needed to keep it from happening. "You don't just need a moment.", he answered exasperated, nodding towards the fairy that approached, obviously there to treat its king's wounds. Grendl had just been holding him, carefully letting both of them sink to the ground and readjusting his position. Having Lochlan sit leaned against him. His arm had been moved to the front to allow access to his wounds for the healer. Carefully he studied his expressions, trying to gauge how serious it was through those means alone, but Lochlan didn't even let it get that war. Not so gently, he grabbed his chin, squeezing both of his cheeks lightly as he moved Lochlan's face slightly up towards him to look him into the eyes. "Let the man treat your wounds!", Grendl demanded, his voice filled with a slight bit of anger. How could one person be this stubborn? Sharply, he sucked in air through his nose, massaging his temples lightly with his other hand. He sighed again. Maybe this wasn’t the best approach to the situation… If it helped, maybe taking his advice from before would help. "Why don't you want your wounds to get treated?", he finally asked, loosening his grip and moving his hand further up his cheek, lightly caressing it involuntarily. Grendl watched Lochlan intently, ignoring the other fairy for now, trying to figure out why exactly he was against it. If it was just the pain that scared him, or if there was more to this.

9:55 AM

"We can't continue on like this. You would hold us back, someone would need to bring you back to the palace. You don't want to go back, do you?", he probed further, caressing his cheek with his thumb. "I can look at them if that would make you feel better…", Grendl added, not sure if that would be the right choice, because he would probably be the last person Lochlan would want near his wound. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan leans into Grendl and his breathing starts to calm down. He grips Grendle’s shirt as the healer starts to clean his wounds. He whimpers softly as he looks at grendl. His eyes filled with tears. He tries to breath and calm himself down. He didnt like when the male infront of him yells at him…Lochlan relaxes as grendl holds his face. He leans into his touch and says “i…i dont want…it hurts…it hurts so badly…i…i cant go back…i..would just be useless…like you said..” the tears finally fall as he whimpers and pushes his face into Grendl’s chest. He grips onto his shirt and cries softly. The healer tries to be quick but the damage was starting to come though. The princes’ back was tore in three large claw marks. They went from nearly on shoulder to the other hip. The healer looks at grendl as he tries to clean and bandage the wounds without the prince being in pain. His back was bleeding and red from the trauma. His wings were somehow not hurt or harmed but these marks would scar. Lochlan grips onto grendl as the healer has to clean the wounds. He cries in pain and doesnt care if he is being childish. He doesnt care if grendl hates him. He needed this support. He needed Grendl to hold him. He needed to feel safe and secure. His body was shaking from the pain. He was sobbing as the healer tries to be gentle. But it wasnt go that way. He had to make sure that nothing was in the wounds that would be cause for infection. So that meant he had to dig around alittle bit. “King grendl…you might need to hold the king…i..i have to check to see if there is anything in the wounds…it isnt going to be pretty..” Lochlan cries as he grips onto grendl. “P-please…dont…dont leave..” his voice was softly and wavering. He looks up at grendl and begs with his eyes. He needed grendl…he needed him.. “please…grendl…” his voice was full of need and pleads. He hides his face as the healer looks at grendl before starting to look into the wounds.

10:14 AM

@SirFüncelot

At least keeping Lochlan seemed to work somehow, even though he didn’t answer any of his questions. He also didn’t push the healer away anymore, so he counted that as some sort of success. The wound, on the other hand… It looked much worse than he thought. With all the blood before, it hadn’t seemed that severe, but the gashes were long and quite deep. Even Grendl couldn’t bear to look at them for long, despite seeing one or the other injury, experiencing quite a few of them himself. He could understand the pain Lochlan had to be in, and even after treating it… He wasn’t sure if it would be wise to continue onward like this. Lochlan belonged in a bed to heal from this. He needed someone to take care of him and not any more potential dangers that could hurt him and Grendl wouldn’t be able to save him from. He shushed him slightly, his fingers kept on caressing his face lightly as he pulled him closer to his chest. He allowed Lochlan to let out all the pain, not caring if he grabbed him a bit too tightly. After all, there wasn’t much else he could offer him at the moment. Grendl wasn’t good at this whole ‘say nice and kind things’ scheme. Even if he tried, the words sounded harsh and as if he said them in jest or not with any intent, but he didn’t want that to happen right now. He wanted him to feel well taken care of and safe, but how would he achieve that? “You would be even more useless if you were dead, though…”, he added, stroking a stray strand of hair back, as he tried to comfort him in at least some way. He didn’t know what else to do. Maybe someone else would’ve been better, but Lochlan had already attached himself to Grendl, making his heart beat faster but also worried. He had thrown so many of his rules and principles out of the window already… It made him question if this was the right choice, or if it would just hurt him more in the end. “It’s gonna be alright.

11:17 AM

I’m here. I’m not leaving you for now. You just have to stay strong for a little bit longer. It will stop hurting after a while.”, Grendl added, really hoping that it would sound as encouraging as he hoped it would. Seeing him like this made him contemplate whether it would be wise to push forward. They had to carry him, Lochlan may also lose consciousness and would just hinder them. Grendl also had no power over the fairies. Right now they were probably following his orders because they would have done the same even without him saying anything, but as soon as there would be conflicting views, they would stand against him. Maybe returning and regrouping would be the best thing. They could evacuate the towns in the vicinity and try to defend this portion as best as they could while coming up with another plan. Just rushing into the fog hadn’t seemed like a good idea. Grendl looked down towards Lochlan again, cupping one side of his face. “You alright? Are you still with me?”, he began, trying to see if he indeed was still among them or if all of this would be in vain soon. “Are you sure you want to continue? We know nearly nothing about the fog. This seems rushed. I can oversee the evacuation and protection of this region while you take some time to rest, and we figure out what to do.”, Grendl added, mostly talking and asking questions to keep him occupied and distracted from the healer behind him who would do more things to his wounds now that were probably a lot more painful than before. @Blue Beetle

He whimpers and holds onto Grendl. His eyes watering and tears falling in his face. He looks at grendl as the troll cups his face. Tears were still running down his face. His eyes were half lidded and he was in a great deal of pain. He tries to listen to grendl but cries out as the healer has to clean the wound. He nods softly as he leans fulling onto grendl. “I..i..dont..i dont ..want to be..useless..” he cries softly. He cries into grendl hands. He was being useless and he hated it. He wouldn’t allow himself to feel happy till this was done..till he was useful… Lochaln cries and holds onto grendl as he was going to disappear. “Please…i..i have to be useful…i have too….please..” he whimpers and cries out in pain as he falls into grendl. The healer sighs as he looks at grendl “i have cleaned the wounds..i will bandage the king..but i must say that the king needs to rest…if he doesnt…he could make the wounds worse.” He says and starts to move to wrap the bandages around Loc’s chest and the wounds. Making sure that his wings were not bandaged. Lochlan grips Grendel’s shirt and whimpers. If he was sent away…he would be useless…maybe that was what he was…useless…he starts to cough and sits up. His eyes were red and puffy with tears still rolling down his cheeks. He looks at grendl with…no emotion. He just simple sits there and looks lost. He didnt know what would happen..he should rest..but his mind..it was going the opposite direction. He wipes his eyes and groans at the pain. The healer looks at the king and moves to get some pain plants to help with his pain. “King..i..i have to urge you to rest…” loc sighs and nods. “Right….i…i..” he coudlnt think. His eyes were still empty..

8:24 AM

@SirFüncelot

If he had known what calling him “useless” would do to him, he would have said something else… But he hadn’t thought that far, and now they were here. Stuck in an endless cycle of Lochlan seeking approval and him not being able to give him any because he wasn’t particularly good at it. Grendl could just helplessly watch him, struggling to find the right words to reassure him that he indeed wasn’t as useless as he had said. Because after all that had happened, he remained proud and strong, standing tall for his people even though his own life was breaking apart. He wasn’t useless or weak; Grendl was because all he could resort to was insults and violence, and without the support of his people, he was nothing. He could never be as strong as Lochlan was. If there was a useless one among the two of them, then it had to be him, because he didn’t even know what to say to deescalate this situation. Gently, Grendl put his finger to Lochlan’s lips to shush him after he had sat up. He was still holding him steady with one arm, while the other hand had already wandered back to his cheeks, cupping it lightly and pressing the fairy back against his chest to stop him from getting up any further and to keep him close. He had to make sure he was still here and real. That he wasn’t an image his mind had conjured up while the real fairy king laid lifeless on the ground because Grendl hadn’t been able to protect him properly in his weakened state. He should have never taken his eyes off of him… It was his fault. He had seen how weak he was, and still he hadn’t stopped him. He should have made sure he would be safe, but instead… He had allowed him to get hurt. “You aren’t useless. You are a great king. But a good king also knows when to retreat and put his own health first. You can’t lead your men like this.”,

10:22 AM

he finally offered. It was the best Grendl could come up with, but it sounded half-hearted. It wasn’t that he didn’t mean it, but it wasn’t what he truly meant to say. It was a lie, a half-truth he made himself believe too. These weren’t the reasons why he thought he wasn’t useless; they weren’t even the true reasons why he believed he wasn't useful in the first place. Lochlan not being able to care for himself and not valuing himself more were the things that made him weak and useless. Because he had given up on himself despite all the things he could still achieve. Lochlan was withering away without even trying to stop it. He had given up most of his will to fight, but why… He wasn’t sure… Maybe it was because the fog seemed invincible, or because of his father's declining health. There were a thousand reasons why, and yet none of them seemed fitting. Grendl pulled Lochlan a bit closer, picking him up effortlessly and carrying him carefully on both arms. “Rest is over. We are returning. As soon as we are outside, we will start building up barricades; as long as King Lochlan isn’t suited for battle, we will defend the kingdom and postpone further expeditions inside the fog.”, he declared, only briefly glancing down towards the other's empty eyes. He wasn’t even sure if he had heard what he had said. Just the possibility made him clutch Lochlan a bit tighter, his grip slightly tightening around the arms and legs he had grabbed. “I’ll keep you safe, don’t worry…”, Grendl mumbled so quietly that he hoped Lochlan wouldn’t be able to hear him, as they sat out again on their way back out of the fog. He walked in the middle unarmed, his spear secured on his back. If there were a fight, he would defend Lochlan with his life, not being able to truly fight. Fortunately, they didn’t seem to encounter any major groups.

10:22 AM

There were just a few stragglers they ran into, but they were easy to take care of. It didn’t take long for them to emerge from the fog again upon the much more colorful plain they had started from. Grendl hadn’t noticed yet, but the fog seemed to make most colors disappear, and the plants seemed withered. Maybe it was good that they hadn’t continued further. Who knows what would have happened if they had stayed longer? @Blue Beetle

Lochlan just looks at grendl as a finger comes to his mouth and he is pulled back into his chest. Lochlan sighs and closes his eyes softly. He curls up and tries to hide. He didn’t want to see the world or the fog. He just wanted to hide. He wanted everything to be ok. He wanted his life to be ok. But it wasn’t. His father was close to death. He was sick and couldn’t fight. He wasn’t over grendl….he didn’t think he would ever be over the male who held him. The words of grendl don’t connect as he stay still and still hiding his face. His wings were still and his body seeming cold. He gasp softly as he is lifted and carried. Grendl starts to speak to the people and command them. He was a good commander..loc wasn’t…he just held onto grendl as they started to walk. The mages started to clear a path with light and the warriors making sure the two weren’t harmed. The fairies were starting to talk and have laughs with the trolls. They would be working together. Lochlan hears a mumble in grendl chest. He doesn’t hear the words or the sentence. But the rumble and sound was nice. He curls up more as they walk. He just wanted to be back with grendl..in the grove..laughing..happy…truly happy..Lochlan didn’t know if grendl had moved on. He didn’t know if grendl hated him…but he did know that he held and the grip tightening on him was nice…it made him feel as if there was soemone there for him..soemone that cared for him… They exit the fog and mages start to try and hold off the fog. Some fairy men start to move come wood and other materials to barricade. The general was there and looks at grendl “we can take the king to his room and make sure that he is safe.” Lochlan grips onto grendl. He whimpers not wanting to leave.

4:09 PM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl could feel the grasp in his shirt and arm tighten as the general proposed the idea, and even though Lochlan should be thrilled to finally get away from the other, that didn’t seem to be the case. He had thought there would be a constant distance between them, but there wasn’t. They were closer together than before, and he didn’t mind it too much. He also deemed the general less than competent. Especially after failing to understand his initial plan. He couldn’t just let him take Lochlan back. How would he be sure that he truly was safe and okay? He only glared down upon the smaller fairy, not loosening his grip on Lochlan, instead challenging the general's authority by just staring at him. “I will take the King to his chambers. You, general, should stay here and oversee your men. There isn’t much for me to do here anyway.”, he answered rather calmly, but with a sharpness in his voice that didn’t allow any objections. Grendl raised his head, looking around for his guards, who were already helping with the construction of the barricades. “My men will stay and help you to the best of their ability. Secure the area!”, with that, he turned away, walking towards the other trolls, Lochlan still clutched tightly as if he would turn into mist otherwise. “Rasha!”, he called out towards one of them, a slightly smaller but stout female troll wielding a jagged great sword. She seemed rugged and brash like most trolls at first glance, but her eyes were kind and filled with a little bit of worry as she approached and glanced down towards the injured Fairy King. “You come with me. You others stay! Help them and be nice!”, he added, directed at the others, before turning around and leaving them behind. Ignoring the cries of the general to turn around and hand the king back to him, for the most part. The walk back towards the castle was slow and, for the most part, silent. It wasn’t as fast as if they were able to fly,

8:27 PM

but at least Grendl hadn't had to give Lochlan away. Even if the general had insisted upon it, he would have still followed. As if he could just leave him when he was scared and in pain. It would be best to do so, but he couldn’t bring himself to do so. “Rasha will keep an eye on you. So rest and take it easy. She will put you right back to bed if you try to leave or do anything else stupid.”, he mumbled quietly towards him. It wasn’t supposed to, but it sounded a little bit like a threat. “I will take care of your people. Nothing will be able to hurt them, so just focus on getting better.” At least the last part sounded a bit nicer. Or as nice as his gruff voice made it sound. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan doesnt look up at the voices or anything. He just holds onto grendl. His tears had stopped but he still didnt move or speak as grendl talks to the greneral. The older fairy grumbles before starting to order the men around to make barricades and help people move out of the area. Lochlan finally looks up slightly. He looks at grendl and his eyes were still empty…but they were dry. He didnt have tears in his eyes anymore and he seemed to be calm. His back was still hurting but that is ok… He listens to grendl and then looks over to Rasha. He nods softly before hiding his face again. His grip was tight on grendl shirt. He didnt want the troll to leave but he knew he had too…he also was happy to get rid of Lochlan…the fairy sighs softly as he leans into his chest. As they walked more fairy gaurds and even townsfolk were rushing to help. This made him feel even worse…Lochlan bites his lip softly as they walk towards the tree. Lochlan hides his face as they enter the tree and make their way to his room. He didnt want this. He didnt want to lay in his bed and be useless. He grips on grendl’s chest as he says softly “i..do i have to stay here…” he asks softly as he looks at grendl. As he is laid in his bed he looks at the two trolls and tries to think of a way he could get out fo this…but he didnt want to get pummeled. He sighs softly as he lays there. He rolls to his side as his back hurt. If anyone looked at the bandages they would see blood starting to soak the bandages. He sighs softly his eyes were heavy but he was trying to keep his eyes open. “C-can i at least do the research on the fog?” He says softly as Kal flies in and tackles loc. he coos and cries softly at the fairy. “Shh..kal it is ok..i am ok…shh..” he says softly trying to calm the bird. Loc looks at grendl and Rasha.

2:42 AM

@SirFüncelot

Right now, Lochlan reminded him of a scared child who just wanted to hide from the world. Grendl wasn’t sure if it was because of the pain or if he was just overwhelmed, but he wanted to keep the fairy away from it all, dodging the nosy people who rushed over to stare at their king, offering help and words of advice. He simply walked past them, holding Lochlan a bit higher and gripping him a bit tighter to avoid having them grab and pull at him. As much as he wanted to, he didn’t shout at them; just glaring seemed to do the trick to keep most of them at a distance. At least as soon as they entered the palace, it got a bit quieter, and he finally understood Lochlan’s worried words again. “Yes, you do.”, Grendl answered, a bit annoyed by the constant need to explain everything as if he had really turned into a child. How could Lochlan not see that he needed rest right now? That it wouldn’t help them one bit if he kept on moving around and getting even more hurt and weak in the process? Didn’t he care for his wellbeing at all? Didn’t he see how worried his people were? Even before he had been carried back in the arms of the man most people here, especially Lochlan, despised. Wasn’t he really aware of that? It seemed unbelievable, but apparently it was the truth. Carefully, he placed Lochlan down on his bed, letting him rest mostly on his side and stomach to not irritate the wound on his back any further. Grendl looked down at himself, noticing how much blood he was covered in and just hadn’t realized yet. His clothes were certainly ruined, but that wasn’t the only thing. His eyes moved further down, resting on Lochlan’s back and the bandages, which were already starting to leak blood again. His wounds had certainly been a lot deeper than he had thought. It was good that they had returned. Otherwise, Lochlan had certainly found his end out there, because even Grendl couldn’t protect him like that. “Get some sleep.

7:05 AM

You should be resting first and foremost. Your wounds will open again if you strain yourself too much.” It was as if someone had flipped a switch as soon as Grendl had put him down, and there was some distance between them again. His voice had lost a lot of its softness from before, now seemingly just cold and calculated, aiming for the best results to win this war instead of truly looking at Lochlan and taking his feelings into consideration. Without him close, Grendl’s mind cleared a bit, allowing him to suppress his heartache a lot better than before. “Rasha will make sure you stay in bed. I will come back in the morning. We can eat together if you want.” With that, Grendl turned around, ready to leave and get changed, so he could return to his men, where he was needed a lot more than here. He wasn't expecting Lochlan to accept his offer, so he decided to leave before the answer disappointed him. @Blue Beetle

He looks at grendl and sighs softly. He curls up around Kal. His eyes widen and sparkle as he nods “ok..breakfast…” he sighs and bites his lip. He looks at Rasha and says “um…hi….” He says softly smiling awkwardly at Rasha. “So…h-how are you liking the fairy kingdom? Any…any feedback?” He says sfotly. He wanted to make sure that they were welcome and feeling comfortable here. He didnt want him and grendl issues to effect the people of their kingdoms. He would listen to her fully. “Where are you from? C-can you tell me what it is like there? I want to learn more..” he says sfotly. His eyes were fully there. Fully listening to her. He wanted to know more about her life…waht it is like there in the trol kingdom. He wanted to learn…so he could be better. As they talked his eyes were fluttering and he was having a. Hard time staying awake. He lays fully down and drifts off to sleep. His body was fully relaxed as he in falling deeper and deeper into sleep. His breathing was calm and kal was curled up in his arms. As he sleeps his mind started up again. He started to whimpers and slightly tosses. His breathing began to stumbles and catch. He was stuck in a nightmare…seeing his father die, his kingdom fall, and grendl….oh grendl…he was out of his reach. He coudlnt save him. He failed. Loc jumps up and whimpers as he was in a cold sweat. He whimpers as he curls up. He didnt even seem to remember the women in his room. He quickly gets up and pushes open the balcony windows. He falls to his knees and whimpers. Tears fall down his face. He coudlnt breath. Lochlan sobs softly. His back was bleeding again now. He coughs hard and blood comes up. Kal cries out and goes to the troll women and pulls her out the male. Kal loved his master. He wanted him to be ok. Lochlan just holds himself seeming still stuck in a nightmare

7:35 AM

@SirFüncelot

Rasha offered an equally awkward greeting as well as a small wave after sitting down on the chair near the desk. She hadn’t expected any kind of conversation and was taken aback by the sudden outburst of questions. If one was prepared to watch in silence, it was a bit weird to suddenly get bombarded like this. Rasha needed a moment to collect herself and think of what to say. If she had known this would happen, she would have prepared herself better, but now she had been put on the spot. “Some places are hard to reach by walking. The whole place is built with wings in mind, but as soon as one walks, it becomes apparent that it was built just for fairies.”, she said honestly, scratching her head slightly, unsure if she should add more or not. "Otherwise, it is quite nice. It is very sunny here. I like that.”, Rasha finally added, feeling bad for just saying something negative. She had said the first thing that came to her mind, because the Fairy Kingdom was so different from her home that it was hard to not just be overwhelmed. It was nice, but also a bit too much. “I moved to the capital because of work, but originally I’m from the Sunken Forests to the East.”, she began, telling the King about the place she grew up in. The ancient trees, which had died a long time ago and had turned to stone, covered by mud, moss, and lichen. She struggled to paint a good picture with her words, mostly just naming a few things that came to mind, until she felt the fairy drift off to sleep as his questions stopped. Rasha used the opportunity to stretch her legs, walking around the room a bit, without looking too closely at the things he had around. Time passed with her just sitting, occasionally walking, and mostly listening or looking out the window. At one point, Rasha was joined by the small bird creature, who eyed her carefully before approaching.

8:28 AM

It didn’t stay long, returning to his master’s side as the fairy began to stir and get up, making his way over to the balcony before breaking down. Carefully, she followed Kal outside, kneeling down next to the man. “King Lochlan, you should stay in bed. I keep you safe, but you may be in need of a doctor. I will call for one right away, but please let me escort you back to bed. Grendl… King Grendl will be furious if something were to happen to you.” @Blue Beetle

He struggles to breath properly as she speaks. He looks at her and nods. He lets her help him get up and move to the bed. He sits as he whimpers and groans. His back was bleeding and the bandages were soaked with blood. He looks at her and says “i…i am fine…just..a nightmare…” he says softly as he takes a deeper breathes and holds his side. He wanted to just be alone. As she goes to call a helper, he looks down and sighs. He coudlnt think straight. His nightmare was still running though his head. He needed to know if grendl was ok.. “Rasha..can..can you make sure Grendl is ok…” he asks her softly. His eyes were showing his worry. He just…just needed to know. The healer would rush to his room. The staff was mumbling and whispering. The whispers even made it to the trolls. “Did you hear? The king is hurt and a healer rushed to his room…do you think we wont have a king? What happens? What what what what..” it was all over the kingdom. Lochlan stays still as the healer takes the bandages off and moves to clean the wounds. “King…i will put some bandages into the wounds to help the bleeding..it will feel alittle uncomfortable..” Lochlan nods and lets the healer do his job. Kal sits on Lochlan lap and coos to help calm the king. His eyes were showing his tiredness. He was also hungry. The healer looks at the king and bites his lip “i..would ask that you eat something…i will get a cook to make you a meal.” Lochlan doesn’t answer or anything towards the talk abot food..he didnt want to eat. He didn’t deserve to eat…

8:43 AM

@SirFüncelot

They had managed to put up a decent number of barricades and would continue doing so the next day. For now, their work was done. They had organized troops to guard them, and the civilians had also been moved south. They were on a good path to hold this area until Lochlan was better again, so Grendl allowed himself to finally return to their tents to rest. It had gotten late after all, and with the walk back, night had already fallen when he walked across the city to their encampment. The atmosphere seemed kind of tense; a lot of mumbling was going around, but it wasn’t until he kindly asked a stranger by shoving him a bit too hard into a nearby wall that he learned what had happened. Grendl turned around right then and there. Abandoning his task at hand, and instead he marched towards the palace with big steps, again ignoring anyone who tried to stop him. He already knew where he had to go. He had walked the way three, no, four times already today. And even more often before. Grendl knew the way better than any other inside the palace, and he was glad because his legs carried him there on their own while his heart beat as fast as possible and his mind circled around an unpleasant image of Lochlan laying lifeless and dead inside his bed. He tried to make it go away, but was unsuccessful. Not even bothering with knocking, Grendl just opened the door with a little too much force. He seemed furious, glaring at the doctor once for good measure, before his eyes wandered over towards Lochlan and the wounds on his back. They seemed worse than he had seen them last, so he glared at the person responsible for it again, biting back a slight growl. “What is going on here? Why are his wounds open again? Shouldn’t they get stitched up or something?”, Grendl asked impatiently, not even sure what had been discussed yet or if that was even needed.

9:57 AM

In his mind, it kept on opening, so they had to close the wounds somehow, and stitching them seemed like the best idea. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan jumps slightly and looks at grendl. His eyes wide. The healer turns and says “I-I will do that now..I-I the king was in too much pain before..but if he is up for it…” the healer looks at loc as if he was his only savior. “Oh..um..yes..right yes start them.” His eyes scanned grendl and he sighs with relief. The dream wasn’t real. He turns away and holds his hands till they turned white. He takes a deep breath and says “grendl I-I am fin-“ he cries out as the healer starts to do the stitches. Loc grips the bed to hold onto anything. His coughing started and the healer bites his lip. “King..I need you to stay still…” loc nods and tries his hardest. His eyes were closed and his brows are pulled together. He whimpers as he tries to breath. Loc had never felt with pain well. He would also fall and cry. His mother would pick him up and hold him telling him it was ok. But after she died no one came for him. His father was busy. Loc felt out of place. But then he met grendl. They clicked and log had someone. To hold and tell him..everything would be ok. Loc opens his eyes and sighs. He wouldn’t get that back. The healer soon finished off his first would before saying “do you need anything sir? How about food?” Loc shakes his head and says “I am alright..please continue..” loc was pushing away food. Again. The healer looks troubled but starts on the second wound. Loc tries to keep his whimpers and cries slightly but a few slip. Kal looks at grendl and flies to him landing on his shoulder and cries. It was like the bird knew loc needed support. A knock comes to the door and a maid had a plate of food and drink. “Um..this is for the king..” she says. She was a young maid. Her voice was soft as she looks at the women troll. Her eyes light up as she smiles but then catches herself and looks down

3:18 PM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl just stood there, arms crossed in front of his chest, and watched. He didn’t dare approach Lochlan again. Not after what had happened before. He had felt so vulnerable with him in his arms, being so close together. It had made him feel things again that he had wanted to forget. Not that he didn't feel them right now; they were just a lot harder to ignore when Lochlan was close to him. He didn’t just make his heart beat faster; he also made him experience every little twitch of pain as if it were his own. It hurt him to see Lochlan hurting, and that would make him weak. Grendl couldn’t break down; he couldn’t cave in. As much as he wanted to. They had to keep their distance from each other. It was better that way. Kal made it obvious that Lochlan needed him, as if he couldn’t see that himself, but there were too many people around. Maybe if they had been on their own… No. He had to remain adamant. Lochlan would manage this on his own. He wasn’t a child anymore. There couldn’t always be someone there for him. But maybe that was what led to him becoming this way. Weak. Because he was all alone? Could that be? Because Grendl had left him? But Lochlan had been the one to break it off. No… They both had. And it had pained him. But Lochlan? He always seemed fine, up until now. With an unreadable expression on his face, he stepped through the room, ignoring the servant that entered and brought something. Exchanging quick glances with Rasha who seemed a bit taken aback by the fairy smiling at her but in the end returned a slightly awkward smile. Grendl grabbed Lochlan’s hands forcefully, pulling them away from the sheet, so he would stop gripping it that tightly. Instead, he held them with his own, not even flinching when the fairy grabbed them harder.

7:11 PM

“Look at me!”, he demanded, looking at him with a stern expression. “You aren’t a child anymore, so stop the whining. It can’t be that bad, and it’s done soon anyway.” His eyes wandered across his face for a short amount of time, slightly worried, before he shook it off and just furrowed his brows slightly. “Just look at me and breathe. You can do that, right?”, finally his words were getting kinder, and he already hated himself for it. That was the reason he had wanted to keep Lochlan at a distance. Because he would start worrying about the man again, even though he was in no position to do so. He shouldn’t be this worried. They were nothing more than distant acquaintances. Maybe not even that. They may as well be enemies in the conflict between fairies and trolls. He should find joy in his pain, but he couldn’t. @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at grendl and flinches. His eyes were wide. He whimpers and bites his lip softly. He looks away and doesnt look at him. He just nods and tries to breath. His hands were tight and gripping onto Grendel’s hand. He closes his eyes and tries to not speak or make any noises. The healer tries to work quickly. He finishes the second on and moves onto the third. Lochlan bites his cheek hard as he is stuck and stitched. His cheek starts to bleed from the bite that he did. He pants softly and takes a deep breath. It was ok…it was not hurting. He wasnt weak. Fuck…a tear rolls down Lochlan’ s face as he struggles. The maid looks at Rasha and smiles. “You are pretty miss” she says sfotly and giggles. She moves and sets the plate down and bows. “Is there anything i can help with?” The healer looks at her and smiles “can you grab me that cloth and clean up the king’s back?” She nods and quickly zips over and grabs the cloth and dips it into warm water before carefully dabbing and cleaning the king’s back. Lochlan takes a deep breath as he looks at grendl and says “h-how did..did…the…” he takes a deep breath “how did the preparation go? Is…the people ok?” He groans softly and bites his lip. He moves his hands away from grendl and looks away trying to not cry out. The maid bites her lip and takes a deep breath. She tries to be gentle. She was on the younger side but she seemed to be very well verse. She looks at the wounds and gasps. “What…happneed..” she whispers as she bites her lip and continues to help the healer. Lochlan wings flutter at every move of the needle. He takes a deep breath and tries to push though. He was shaking as he keeps everything in. The healer sighs and says “finsihed…we will clean it up and the wrap it.” He says softly and the maid nods carefully cleaning the back. Once they were done Lochlan was wrapped up and the two bows. “Please eat something your highness..” he says before they leave. The maid stops at Rasha and pulls out a small shell.

2:13 AM

. She holds it out and give it too Rasha. “There you go..soemthing as pretty as you!” She smiles and rushes after the healer. Lochlan breathes out and looks at grendl “i-i am fine…” he looks away and not at the food. His eyes goes to the pendant. He doesnt move or anything. He jsut sits there

2:13 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl wanted nothing more than to wipe the tear from Lochlan’s face. If he had been the one to get hurt… It would have been much easier. He could have endured the pain on his own, far away from the other. Ge wouldn’t have minded it as much. But seeing him like this now… It hurt more than any wound ever could, and all Grendl could do was stand there and watch. Lochlan had even let go of his hands, making him feel like he wasn’t needed after all. He had thought he would at least be able to calm him down like he had done before, but that didn’t happen. If anything, he seemed to have made it worse, and that made him angry at himself. He was too focused on Lochlan and didn’t notice the small exchange between Rasha and the fairy. How one simple compliment made her blush until it reached the tip of her ears and nervously scratched the nape of her neck. Rasha certainly wasn’t used to this kind of attention, but she didn’t seem to mind it. Quite the opposite, actually; she seemed happy as a small smile crossed her face while watching the other leave to tend to the kind. Grendl could just do the same. Watch. His arms were still extended, like he had done before to offer them to Lochlan, while he watched his wounds get treated and bandaged. He didn’t even realize how much time had passed. He could just watch in horror. It wasn’t until the other two left that he slowly snapped out of it, remembering the questions he had been asked. He sat down on the bed, not trusting his legs to keep him upright. “Most of the barricades are up; the people have been moved. There are troops stationed on the outskirts of the fog. If anything happens, we will know right away.”, Grendl answered honestly, his fingers digging into the side of his leg as he grabbed it tightly. Why was this taking such a toll on him? Why couldn’t he just ignore what happened to Lochlan? While awkward silence fell between the two of them,

5:54 AM

Rasha gladly accepted the shell she had been offered, unable to give anything in return or say much besides a quiet ‘thank you’, her otherwise loud voice nothing more than a shy whisper as she waved goodbye towards the fairy with another smile. She hoped she would come by again, so Rasha could at least ask her for her name. She wouldn’t mind getting to know her a bit better, because despite the obvious differences between their kings, why shouldn’t fairies and trolls not get along anyway? “You should eat. At least a bit.”, Grendl offered weakly, grabbing the plate off of the nightstand and putting it down on the bed between them. It appeared to be mostly fruit. Not what he usually preferred, but he still put a grape into his mouth, offering one to Lochlan. “It helps with the healing process. And if you aren’t eating, then it’s going to be all mine. Because I’m starving.”, he added, with a lot less care in his voice. He wasn’t here to take care of him. Either he wanted to eat or he didn’t. He couldn’t force him to, simply offer it to Lochlan, who had to take it by himself. He certainly wouldn’t feed him. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan nods and looks at the food. He takes a small grape and eats it. He looks at Rasha and smiles before looking at grendl. “Thank you…for..everything..” he says softly. He would repay the trolls. Repay grendl. “Kal.” The bird flies over and calls. Lochlan grabs a small sheet of paper and writes soemthing on it before handing it to kal and the bird flies. “Grendl…i would like to invite you to a party…a time for our two kingdoms to mix and have a good night…if…if you would come…” he bites his lip and nibbles on it. “There would be food and drinks..music…all you would need to do it come…” he says as he plays with a fruit leaf. He wanted the trolls to be able to mingle and see that fairies arent bad. He looks back a Rasha and sighs. He wanted all trolls to see what she did in the maid. He looks at grendl and smiles alittle. “Just..think about it..if…if you dont want me to be there…i..i wont come..i want you to have good time and if that means that i dont go then i am ok with that…i..i..” he takes a deep breath and smiles. If grendl wouldn’t go becasue of him then loc wouldn’t go. Loc would stay away form the party. He would do reasearch and he was ok with that. He was ok with not being there..he would rather grendl and the others have a good time. He would be ok with being left out…he has other things he can do..he looks down and plays with the leaf softly as he sighs. He bites his lip as he waits for grendl to say that he didnt want him there. That he didnt want ever see him agian..that he was useless…just as he been told all too much. Loc’s mind went to his father. He bites his lip and worries about him…he should visit his father…Lochlan stands alittle wobbly and takes a deep breath. “I..i need to visit my father…the party will be at sundown..” he says sfotly as he moves to the door and wobbles with each step

6:18 AM

@SirFüncelot

What was it always with the fairies and their parties? There were more important matters to tend to, and Lochlan was thinking about a party? Grendl wanted to shake his head, but remembering the small interaction between Rasha and the maid… Maybe a bit of downtime would really do them good. Especially after today. And after all… It was just for one night. What could possibly occur during one night that would endanger their kingdoms even further? They were simply going to have a little bit of fun. Just for the night. Away from all of their responsibilities. It would be fine. “I don’t think this is a particularly good idea with you being injured and with what happened today, but…”, he took a small break to sigh before he continued to speak. “But I will come. I can always leave if your ministers and counselors get on my nerves.” Grendl sighed again, already exhausted just by thinking about the next part that would follow. Why did Lochlan always make it so difficult? And make him feel bad, because obviously he was the reason he wouldn’t want to attend… As if he would go there without him. Grendl couldn’t drink nearly enough to handle everyone else without turning insane. Lochlan would be the only person he would be able to tolerate around himself. He didn’t make him rip his ears off during a conversation, at least. That was a massive improvement in comparison to everyone else who would be there. “Please come. I don’t think I can stand being surrounded by all the other idiots that seem to help you run this kingdom. Unless you want me to start a fight…”, Grendl chuckled slightly at the thought of it. He wouldn’t particularly mind punching one or two of them in the face. They certainly deserved it, at least in his opinion. “But even then, you should attend to not miss it.”, he added with a smirk. He shouldn’t feel this comfortable around Lochlan, but despite the still very obvious tension between them, he just couldn’t do otherwise.

7:55 AM

It kind of just came naturally to him… Joking with Lochlan, trying to cheer him up… He didn’t understand it either. As soon as Lochlan got up, Grendl went after him, grabbing his wrist before he could leave the room. “You are certainly in no condition to walk around. You should be resting, or even better, sleeping.”, Grendl said sternly, while also noticing the worry in Lochlan’s eyes, which made him sigh heavily again. Why was he always turning soft, when he spent time with him? Why couldn’t he just walk away and let it be? No… He always had to interfere… “At least let me take you if you are that adamant on going…”, he added a bit quieter. Offering him an arm, unsure if it would be wise to carry him again. It certainly would just draw more attention to them. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at grendl and smiles “ok…” he says softly. Loc looks at him and says “i will go…I promise to make sure no high class come near you. I dont want you to beat up another fairy like you did to that soilder.” He giggles as he leans slightly into grendl. He started to feel alittle better. His smile was back as well. He starts to walk up towards the bigger king room…the room that lochaln was suppose to be in. But his father was. He smiles and pushes open the door. The room was on the highest floor. There was a large set of windows that showed the sunrise every morning. The bed was large and a single figure was laying in the middle of it. Lochlan moves to the bed and steps away from grendl. He sits on the bed and takes hsi father’s hand. “Hi father…” he says sfotly. The older fairy wasnt awake. He was just alseep and his chest rising and falling. “We went to the fog…we fought..and..i got hurt but..grendl saved me..he took charge and set up a barricade and we have gaurds there to make sure that we know what is happening..we are having a party…just a night to relax..” he syas softly as he looks down and sighs. “I wish you were here…you would know what to do..i-i dont..” he bites his cheek softly and wipes his eyes. “I dont know what i am doing…dad…i..dont..” he rest his head onto the older male’s hand and tears roll down his face. A another hand comes to Loc’s head “Lochlan…y-you are..king..y-you are my son…and..you have grendl…he..he is sweet to you..” loc looks up and looks at grendl. The king didnt know that the troll was in the room. “H-he is a good king…a good man. I trust him..with you..i wish you would make up with him…” loc blushes as he holds his father’s hand. The older man looks at the sky and sighs. “Trolls…and fairies…should work..together…” his words mumble before he goes back to sleep. Lochlan looks at his father and not at grendl. He kisses his father’s hand before standing and moving back to the door. “Good night father..”

8:23 AM

@SirFüncelot

It had been some time since he had encountered the former king. He had heard that he had fallen ill a few years ago and that his health was rapidly declining. Seeing him now… Well… He was a bit unsure what he should do after bringing Lochlan here. It felt wrong to stay, but he also couldn’t leave him on his own. What if he fell or something? The possibilities were endless, and he certainly wouldn’t be taking any chances, so he remained in the shadows, unseen and unheard, but there in case Lochlan did in fact need him. Grendl regretted this decision soon. He was unsure if Lochlan had already forgotten that he was still here, or if he simply didn’t care. He hadn’t saved him.. He let him get hurt because he was not strong enough to protect him. Lochlan shouldn’t brag in front of his father like that. As if he had really done anything… He had just supported him, and that not even good. If anything, Lochlan should tell him about the pain he had caused him while his wounds got treated because Grendl hadn’t been able to prevent it… Wanting to get swallowed up by the shadows or the wall behind him, he surprisingly noticed the king moving. He had thought he was unconscious or at least too weak to move, but apparently he had been awake and listening. And his words… They made Grendl even more uncomfortable. Even more than Lochlan’s slight praise, because… because they were so personal. Didn’t the king remember how long it had been? Maybe he was disoriented? But even while frantically searching for an explanation, he could feel his cheeks burning up, turning a slightly more rosy color. He was glad no one was watching him right now and that he was mostly hidden in the dark. If Lochlan saw him like this… He wouldn’t know how to explain himself. He tried his best to make his embarrassment and joy go away, but nothing seemed to help. The back of his neck and the tips of his ears still seemed to burn bright red, even though the king had stopped speaking.

9:30 AM

Lochlan was on his way back out of the room, and he should help him, but… How? He couldn’t look at him like this, could he? Maybe… If he just faced away from him… This was the strategy he went with, as he approached Lochlan again, helping him walk, while not looking at him. He tried not to make it seem awkward. More like he may be disgusted or irritated, but he couldn’t convey it very well. Especially not while his heart fluttered, because apparently they would have had the fairy king's blessing… They may have had a future. If they had just tried harder. Didn’t he try hard enough? @Blue Beetle

Loclan looks at Grendel and blushes. He was also embarrassed by his father’s words. He takes a deep breath and says “i…um…sorry if…sorry if he was…embarrassing…he..the healers think he will pass soon…” his voice was soft and seemed…distant. He shakes his head and smiles “i will meet you at the center of the town..that is where the party will be…i will meet you there..” he touches Grendel arm and says “i will be fine..i wont die while going back to my room.” He smiles softly before walking slowly to his room. He bites his lip as he tries to not make anything weird…he moves to his bathroom and changes into a new outfit. It was a simple shirt and pants but they were nicer than the blood soak ones. He moves out to grab the pendant. He slipped on the necklace. He didnt know why..maybe for luck? He sighs and fixes his hair. Loc moves to the hallway and down the long stairs. He would normally fly but..well his back was in a lot of pain. He finally gets to the bottom floor and sighs. He was out of breath. He holds his head and moves to walk to the town center. He took small slow steps. He looks around and sees all the fairies and trolls mixing and talking. The maid was running around trying to find something. Loc grabs her and says “you are off now. Dont work someone else will do it. Go and enjoy yourself..” the women smiles and nods. “Yes my king.” She giggles and moves to find a certain troll. When she did she smiles and says “hi…” she pulls out another shell and hands it to Rasha. “And before you say why am i giving you shells…my sister and i are from the coast side…we have a lot of shells and they are pretty..liek you..” she smiles softly. She says “my name is Abby…” she holds her hand and Rash would see the shells on her bracelet. She takes rasha’s hand and says “let me show you some good food!” Lochlan sighs and moves to sit somewhere. He sat away form everyone. He didnt want to bring down the feeling of relaxation and happiness. He takes a deep breath. .

1:45 PM

He looks around and sighs. The people of both kingdoms look happy..he wondered if this would continue after the fog…would Grendel not want the two to..be allies? He sighs and looks down at the thought. Did Grendel really mean that? Did he also mean calling him useless…? A drink was put into locks hand and he smiles. He would drink it all in one gulp. he sighs as he looks at the sky just trying to be relaxed.

1:45 PM

@SirFüncelot

The party… He nearly forgot about it. He had expected it to take place maybe tomorrow or even later than that, just so he could mentally prepare himself, but it was probably better this way. If the fairies had too much time to prepare, it would certainly just turn into something extravagant, mostly used to show off rather than to really celebrate. Some of them really liked to flash their colorful wings and clothes, and it annoyed him. So Grendl should be glad, even though he was tired and had wanted Lochlan to maybe rest a little bit more. Well… He would just keep an eye on him, and it should mostly be fine. With Lochlan leaving him behind, he was a little bit lost as to what to do now. He hadn’t really brought any clothes appropriate for such an occasion. Grendl had thought they would be fighting, planning, or something along those lines, so his clothes reflected these expectations. He should still get changed. Even if it was just something slightly more comfortable and less blood- and sweat-soaked. First and foremost, he returned to their encampment to change and inform the others. Their shift at the barricades wouldn’t start until tomorrow, so he didn’t feel too bad giving them the evening off. As he arrived, he was slightly on edge, unsure what to do. At least the festivities were outside… If he were to be stuck inside some stuffy chamber, he would have certainly been a lot more irritated, but like this… It felt less formal and much nicer because of that. There were townsfolk mixed among fairies of higher social standing, but no one seemed to mind. Not even the trolls received any unwanted attention. Most of them stayed on the sidelines like him, eating, drinking, and talking among themselves. Just Rasha seemed already very comfortable spending time with the fairy from before.

6:48 PM

He saw them talk and giggle, exchanging shells and flowers, before leaving to enjoy the night. Was he really ready to give this up just because of a fight with Lochlan? Shouldn’t they give fairies and trolls another chance? Maybe they were finally ready to see each other in another light… Grendl couldn’t find Lochlan right away, and as he did, he didn’t approach him. He seemed fine considering the circumstances, and he wasn’t really ready to talk with him again. He could still feel the burn on his cheeks from before, and wasn’t sure how to face him without the conversation with the king coming to mind again. Grendl decided to just stay by himself, tucked away from most of the noise and people, clutching a wooden cup. The wine was a bit too sweet for his taste, but at least it made drinking that much easier. He knew he shouldn’t be drinking this much, but he couldn’t help it. His nervousness made him do it. And as long as he was somewhat occupied, he wouldn’t do anything dumb, like start a fight or something. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan sighs as he takes another drink as he looks around. His eyes see Grendel and he takes a deep breath..he takes a drink and stands. His steps were slow and on the way he grabs a large cup for Grendel. It was a stronger drink. He walks to Grendel and holds out the drink. “The wine is sweet…this..this is something a lot less sweet…i know you dont like the sweet wine..” he says softly and smiles. “You better not get drunk and get into a fight..i cant stop you like last time..” he chuckles and looks at rasha and Abby. “They are cute…even if we are never nice to each other…i hope at least our people can mingle..” he looks down at his drink adn downs it. He shouldnt be drinking..his back hurts…he sighs sfotly and rubs his eyes. Lochlan looks at the sky and smiles. “At least the sky is bright…hopefully the day will be just as bright..” he takes another drink from a passing fairy and drinks it. His cheeks were red with drunkenness. He could never hold his alcohol. He remembers one night the two got drunk and loc got sick. He chuckles at the thought and memory. His eyes were watching the people. Abby showing Rasha some of the fairy food. They were cute and laughing…Lochlan wanted that…he did know that his heart wouldn’t get over Grendl. He would never move on. He sighs and plays with the cup in his hand. “So..you have someone at home? A…partner? They could have come and stayed here..so…you know..” he honestly didnt want that..but he would put grendl over himself. His eyes close as he drinks the rest of the alcohol. His head was swimming now. He looks at grendl and says “you know…i hate that we got into that fight…i really missed you letters…” his hand goes to the pendant and plays with it slightly. Abby smiles at Rasha and giggles “so this is fairy bread. It is sooo good! It is sweet though so!” She giggles and looks a t the large bonfire and then to the two kings “do you feel the tension between them…or is it just me?” She looks at rasha and smiles.

12:12 PM

@SirFüncelot

He wasn’t quite sure how many glasses he’d had up to this point, but judging by how rosy his cheeks felt and how the tips of his ears slightly tingled, it had been a good amount. Today, he would certainly sleep like a stone. Not even Lochlan could change something to sour his rather untypical good mood he had right now. He was basically brimming with joy, a smug smile on Grendl’s face while he observed the people around him. “Don’ think I’ll fight t’day. The wine ‘s makin’ me kinda sleepy.”, he hadn’t noticed he was slightly slurring already, but that didn’t stop him from accepting the drink he was offered. It certainly smelled a lot stronger, but also slightly better than the wine. Despite him slowly getting a taste for it after his third cup or so. It wasn’t that bad if one just kept on drinking. “You sure ya should be drinkin’?”, he asked, nodding his head towards Lochlan’s own glass. With his wound and everything, it may not be the best idea, but he wasn’t here to judge or dictate him what to do. Lochlan was a grown man capable of making his own decisions, as stupid as some of them may seem. “S’ppose I were a lot nicer before…”, Grendl mumbled thoughtfully, wrinkling his forehead a bit while he tried to remember the last time he did say something nice to Lochlan, but he couldn’t remember. For once because it was a while back, and twice because his mind felt kind of foggy already. “Can’ rememb’r…” Grendl followed with his eyes where the other was looking. Taking in the people around them, watching Rasha and the fairy for a bit while silence fell between them. “No on’s waitin’ on me back home. Mother wants me to, but I don’. They’re all ugly lookin’.”, Grendl hated himself for just saying this with such a straight face, but his mouth had been faster than his brain, leading to him taking another gulp of the bitter-tasting drink Lochlan had brought him.

9:04 PM

He hadn’t even asked what it was. Not that it mattered. As long as it got him nice and drunk and made him forget his embarrassment, he was fine with whatever it may be. “Could ‘ave brought mother, but’s not the best idea. She’s… kinda hard sometimes…”, Grendl added further, because who else should he bring? There wasn’t really anyone else anymore in his life. He already had brought the people he was closest to with him and the other person he had felt a connection with… Well… He was already here. Sitting next to him, making his heart flutter and his drunken mind turn numb just by sitting there. Maybe drinking hadn’t been his best idea. He was slowly feeling the control slip from his body. “Ya could ‘ave writt’n some to me too, ya know. Maybe I would ’ave responded.” Grendl just shrugged. He wasn’t even sure what he was talking about anymore. It was like he lost every filter he usually had. Just saying the first thing that came to his mind. He would certainly hate himself for all of this. If he managed to remember any of it in the morning. “Miss’d the letters too… Was too stubb’rn to write the first… Want’ you to apologize first.” Grendl slumped a bit, the tips of his ears falling a bit too. Just thinking about it made him feel miserable. It was certainly one of the worst things he had ever experienced. And he truly had been hurting. Not that Lochlan had been the only one to insult him, but… He had always seen him as such a nice and caring individual. Seeing him turn vicious and mean had shattered his whole view of him. He truly would hate himself for sharing all of this so freely. Didn’t he know who he was talking to? Rasha on the other hand, was having the time of her life, smiling and talking with Abby as if they had known each other for years. It was a little weird at first how familiar she already seemed with her, but Rasha didn’t mind.

9:04 PM

“I feel like they need a lot more drinks to lose the stick up their butt and finally get talking again. I can’t watch that.”, Rasha answered honestly, only glancing towards the both of them to see the awkward conversation. Either this would turn into a fist fight or a make-out session. She wasn’t sure if there really was something in between. “It’s strange to have sweet bread. What are you eating it with? I can’t imagine meat tasting good on it.” The two of them continued their talk about food, moving further away from both of the kings. @Blue Beetle

Lachlan looks at Grendl and tilts his head. “I-I want to drink…forget…forget the pain..” he was going to say something more but he doesnt. He nods and says “i…i should have wrote…i..i should..have apologized..i..i was stupid..” he mumbles and slurs his words. He looks at grendl and his eyes were wide. He leans closer and falls onto rest his head on grendl arm…(he is short so shh) he bites his lip. “I dont want to fight…or..argue..or…anything..i..i want what we had back…or..at least something like it…” he mumbles as he drinks some more and looks at grendl. He bites his lip as his eyes moves around to see if anyone was watching. Lochlan doesnt think as his wings flew him slightly up and lochlan leans in. He lightly kisses grendl’s cheek before sitting back down and says “i missed you…i..i didnt sleep after…i..i didnt…mean to hurt you so bad…if…if you hate me..tell me and i wont….i wont touch..talk…anything anymore…i will leave…” his voice was so soft. As if he was sacred to speak. He bites his lip softly and says “i am sorry….i shouldnt..have lost something so precious to me..” his hand grabs grendls and he just wait. He was scared that grendl would push him away…that he would push him away. He bites his lip and takes a deep breath. Lochlan wanted to drag grendl to a room and jsut hug him. He wanted to be held and touched. To be kisses and told it is going to be ok. He wanted to disappear. He just wanted that. He didnt know if grendl would do that…or anything. He rembers being held by the troll. His hands on his skin…the hands were so softly..gentle…he wanted them again….

9:39 AM

@SirFüncelot

As if it would be that easy to return to their life before. Grendl could only scoff. The thought was nice, but it wouldn’t be possible even if they both wanted to. The damage had been done, the trust broken, he didn’t believe that they would be able to have anything similar, that they would be able to be close like that ever again. But that didn’t mean that he hated Loc. Quite the opposite, if he were finally honest with himself. If he wouldn’t hide it any longer, because… because deep down he still felt the burning ache. The longing for his touch, his voice, his presence. Just these few days near him have made him realize that, and right now he couldn’t even hate himself for that. Grendl was about to say something, but all his words got stuck inside his throat as he felt the pair of familiar lips on his cheek. This simple kiss, no, more like a peck, made his heart flutter with excitement and intensified his blush a lot more. He wanted to grab his chin, turn Loc’s face around, and just kiss him hungrily, not caring about the problems they currently had or what this would bring. He just wanted to have back what he missed, what he had longed for so long. He wanted Loc back by his side because no one would ever be able to replace or surpass him. No one would be able to capture his heart like he had, because it was for no one else to take. His heart already belonged to him, and he had never been able to take it back. It was and would always be with Lochlan no matter how hard he tried. His cheeks were still burning, but after clearing his throat, he finally felt able to speak and answer. “Don’ hate ya. Hate mys’lf for not tryin’ hard’r. Hate mys’lf for sayin’ that stuff to you. For not bein’ able to apologize properly…”, Grendl mumbled, only slowly realizing that Loc had grabbed his hand.

10:13 AM

He tried his best to focus on it, a slight look of surprise on his face as he truly felt the slim fingers against his own skin. Was he flirting with him? Had he missed some part of their conversation? Had Grendl said or done something that would warrant this sudden outburst of romantic advances? Because if he had, he already didn’t remember, and maybe that was a truly good thing. He waited for what felt like an eternity, just staring down at the table and both of their hands, before finally moving his hand away. For a moment, it seemed like he was pulling it away, but his sloppy, drunken coordination just made it hard to turn his hand around to intertwine their fingers with each other. A stupid but wide and satisfied grin crossed his face as he just kept on looking down, squeezing Loc’s hand lightly. “Feels nice. Jus’ how I remem’r”, Grendl murmured, apparently very satisfied with holding the other's hand like this. Did he want to kiss him? Yes, but his mind was still clear enough to stop him from doing that. It seemed like a major mistake, especially considering how many people were around. He didn’t want to give them any more reason for gossip. “Wanna stay like this forev’r… Just you, me… Watchin’ the stars… Still rememb’r what ya told me.´about light and stuff. They nev’r were able to shine bright’r ‘an you though. Nev’r watched them. Only you.”, he may have slowly reached a point where kissing Lochlan in front of all these people started to sound like not such a bad idea after all. Maybe a risky one, but he stopped caring the more time progressed. Grendl had already started sharing some of his well-hidden secrets. Kissing certainly seemed more like a step backward on the embarrassment scale. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at grendl as he says “dont…dont hate yourself…you are too handsome for that..” he mumbles softly and looks at the two hands. He looks at grendl and says “i…i would watch the sky…hopping you were watching it too…maybe to be looking at the same stars as you..” he says as he leans into the arm of grendl. His eyes were watching grendl and tracing all the marks on grendl hand. “I missed you…so so much…you know…i still have all your letters…everything you sent…i have…” lochlan was starting to get more in his head. He takes grendl hand and kissing it lightly before taking his drink and downing the rest. He looks at grendl and says “lets go see the stars..the grove?” He says sfotly as he leans closer. He wanted to kiss grendl. He wanted to..but did grendl want that…would he mess this up more if he did..he bites his lip and nibbles on it softly. Lochlan’s eyes were looking at grendl and memories his features and face. He missed this face. Lochlan could still fill the first kiss that they had. The grove was their place. Their safe place. They were able to be themselves and not have to worry about their kingdoms..and only focus on them. Lochlan missed that…he would go to the grove jsut to feel safe…it was the only place were he could cry and not have to hide. His life was always hiding. “Grendl..i dont want to hide…i want to be like we were…i dont want to be like this…i hate this…i miss you and i miss our talks..and letters…” tears were in his eyes

11:13 AM

@SirFüncelot

“Ya think ‘m handsome?”, Grendl didn’t even hear anything else Loc said to him, because this simple compliment made him forget nearly everything else. It put him into some sort of apathy while he heard the blood rush inside his ears. It was a strange experience. As if time stood still for him while everyone kept on moving. He couldn’t describe it; even if he tried, it wouldn’t make sense. As if everything else was just background noise, while Lochlan next to him shined brightly like a star himself. If one of them was handsome or even beautiful, it was certainly the fairy and not him. But he wasn’t able to say anything else, just able to stare at him with wide eyes. “Stars?”, the question seemed kind of needless if one had followed their conversation, but he had missed out on half of it, and was now slightly confused to see Lochlan slowly break down in front of him. It wasn’t because of him, right? At least not because of him right now, because it certainly was thanks to his past self that they were even here. Gently, he placed his other hand on his cheek, using his thumb to wipe away the first tear that rolled down, before he leaned in slightly and pressed their foreheads together in an attempt to calm him. “We’ve always been hidin’ though. Trolls and faerie’ don’ mix well. Nev’r have, maybe nev’r will…”, he had thought about cheering him up, but seemed to fail at it pretty much right now. “What I mean ‘s we nev’r tried, ya know? The whole fairy-troll thing. Just been avoidin’ it. We can try to bring people closer.”, Grendl offered as some sort of explanation, but this was probably still not what Lochlan wanted to hear. It made him sigh because could he really give him what he wanted? Would it be the right thing, or would it just destroy them more if it didn’t work out? He wasn’t sure, and he kind of feared trying. What if it would just hurt Lochlan more? What if he just hurt Lochlan more? He already couldn’t forgive himself for what he had done,

9:14 PM

but if more were to be added to it… He didn’t know how he would be able to deal with that. “We sho’ld go. People keep starin’.”, with that, he downed the remainder of his drink and got up, pulling Lochlan after him. Grendl had gotten up a little too fast, swaying slightly but catching himself before he could fall. He put his arm around Lochlan’s waist, pulling the fairy close to his side in an attempt to keep them both from toppling over, while they made their way away from the crowd and the bustling people, finally able to talk with a bit more privacy, which he certainly needed, as he rested the side of his head on top of Loc’s. “Don’ know if we can go back. So much happ’nd that I can’t forget. Bad things I did. Bad things you did. It won’ be easy, but we can try…”, he kept on rambling, just enjoying being close to Lochlan again after so much time had passed. “Don’ know where to start. Can’ remem’r how we manag’d this all those years ago. Ya just came and talk’d to me… Seems strange.” @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at him and nods. “Yes..you are very handsome..” he says softly as he looks at grendl and would just talk and mumble. But the words didnt really matter. He just was talking as grendl speaks. His eyes looks at him and leans into his hand. “I think we should try….at least for our -people…he hums lightly and stumbles as he is pulled up from sitting. He looks at grendl and leans into grendl as they walk to some where private. He hums lightly and leans into his as he speaks. He hums. “I want to try….i was wrong…i..i shouldnt had said those mean things…i was scared…but now..i know i want you close…i dotn want to lose you…because i have lost so much already..” he says softly as he looks at grendl. They were alone. His heart was beating quickly as he takes a deep breath. “We just talk….i..i remember seeing you for the first time…you were scary…but..also handsome..and kind…when i got to know you…i fell..hard…then..we fought and you left..and i was alone..i was scared…i never stopped loving you..” his words were getting away from him..Lochlan takes a deep breath and leans up to grendl. His lips landed on grendl lips. It was soft. A fairy kiss. His eyes looked at grendl and says “i still lvoe you…i never stopped.” His voice was sfotly as he looks at the troll infront of him. He leans into grendl as he sighs. “You are kind…and handsome…i missed you..so much..” he says sfotly as he looks up at the stars. “There is the star i gave you…remember? The star of love..” he says softly and points. The cluster of stars was in the shape of a small heart. Lochlan had told grendl about it and said that ‘it was their stars’ he smiles and giggles as he looks at grendl and touhces his face. His eyes were large and filled with…love, affection, need, want. Everything. He just wanted to have grendl near him.

1:59 AM

@SirFüncelot

Just walking with Lochlan felt nice, but also remembering how they had met… Their first rather awkward encounter before their father's had introduced them to each other officially. Grendl had thought he was just some stupid fairy child that was trying to get on his nerves. He had been so wrong. He had been wrong often. He had been wrong about him then, and he had been wrong about him now. Lochlan wasn't weak and useless. Just broken and lost like he was. They needed each other, but they had abandoned the other. And for what? He wasn’t even sure anymore. Because they couldn't decide who got to rule? Who would hold more power? It had been a dumb reason, he realized now, because did it really matter if all they wanted was the best for everyone? Did it matter if fairies or trolls ruled? In retrospect, he should have just caved in; Lochlan was much better suited as king. He was kind and gentle, not as impulsive as Grendl was. If he hadn’t been as stubborn… If he wasn't so impatient and easy to anger… It all could have been different… The kiss… It was gentle and light, just like Lochlan. Like he had been touched by the wings of a butterfly. He liked it and should have probably said something in response, but he couldn’t because it wasn't enough. Grendl hungered for more and was not satisfied with just a light touch of their lips, so he grabbed Lochlan’s chin again and tipped his head up slightly before pressing their lips together again. His kiss was much more intense, more tongue and teeth than lips, intended to leave Lochlan breathless as they finally pulled away from each other. He could taste the wine on his lips, the subtle sweetness. The kiss made him smile while he looked into Lochlan's eyes, fascinated by how they sparkled. He leaned again for another kiss, this time slightly more gentle and careful, his hunger sated for now. "I love ya too. Nev'r could forget ya. Always been you. Could't get ya outta my head ever since then.",

5:34 AM

he mumbled against Lochlan’s lips. He didn’t need to look up at the sky. He knew how the stars looked; he had watched them often in the last few years. They had always reminded him of Lochlan. How he had one day just pointed up towards it and told him I was theirs. It had taken him aback. Nearly as much as the peck on his cheek he had given him afterward. Their first kiss, if one wanted to call it that. Followed by their first real kiss soon after. As if Grendl could have just left it at that. He had never been able to be as graceful as he was about these things. More brash and straightforward. Always taking what he wanted, often a lot more rough than he was used to from the fairy. "I miss'd this. Kissin' you… Talkin'. Ev'n holdin' your hand.", Grendl said, finally tearing his eyes away from Lochlan to look up into the sky finding the cluster of stars he had pointed at. Sometimes it was hard to see it from his kingdom. Either because of fog, thick foliage, or something else… It often shattered his resolve, not being able to see one of the few things still tying him to Loc. As if it wasn't bad enough that he could only see it at night… "I miss'd ya, Loc. I really did. And 'am sorry. For what I did an' said. You're n't useless or weak. You're a good king. Better than me. Ya would be good for troll and fairie'.", he smiled down at him, grabbing both of his hands and clasping them tightly with his own. He didn’t want this night to end; he never wanted to awaken from this drunken stupor of his. He just wanted to continue, or to not remember anything at all. @Blue Beetle

He leans into grendl’s kiss and his face was blushed. His breathing was harsh as they pulled away from each other. He leans into grendl and just looks at him. He shakes his head and says “I forgive you. I said mean things too…I-I didn’t mean to say…” he looks at grendl and leans up kissing him again. “Let’s go..back to my room.” His voice was soft and full of need. Loc kept his hands in grendl and he pulls the troll back towards the large tree. He lead the male up the stairs. Most of the staff was at the party. The tree was quiet. Lochlan open his room and steps back into it closing the door after grendl. He didn’t know if they would do anyhring but he just wanted to lay with grendl and cuddle with him. Lochlan pulls grendl to the bed and sits down on it. He leans up and kisses the troll. This time his kids was harsher..more needy. He moves closer to grendl and just kisses. He wanted grendl. His hand move to grendl’s chest and runs his hand over the clothes of the male. He pulls away and looks at grendl. “Wha..what do you want to do? Do..do you just want to talk or..” he left the question open. He wanted grendl to say what he wanted. He wanted to listen to grendl. He wanted to be there for him. Unlike before. He wouldn’t make that mistake again. Lochlan wouldnt lose grendl again. He would die before that

8:01 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl didn’t protest as he was pulled along by Lochlan. He just had a happy smile plastered across his whole face and kept looking down at both of their hands. Right now, he was happier than he had been in a long time. He wasn’t even sure if he remembered what being happy truly felt like. Of course there were small moments of happiness, but those eventually got ruined, while right now… Right now, he felt like nothing could stop him. He would probably be able to conquer the world if he set his mind to it. That may also be the alcohol talking through him, but it was mostly because of Loc being here with him. He had always pushed Grendl to do more, mostly more reckless things in an attempt to impress him, but also good things for which he was thankful. He followed him into the palace and up to his room, not entirely sure where this would lead. Sure, he had an idea, but Lochlan was hurt, and they were both drunk. Grendl wasn’t sure if doing anything that physical would be a good thing to do and not ruin them any further. Not that he didn’t want to; Lochlan had always been the most handsome, most beautiful, and sexiest person he had seen, and that hadn’t changed one bit since they had parted ways. He had been the reason why he had rejected all the marriage candidates his mother had procured, because neither a troll nor a fairy nor anyone else could ever come near Loc. It just wasn’t possible. He had surpassed all his expectations and set his standards way too high. And Grendl didn’t want someone else anyway. “I want to eat ya up but y’er back ‘s hurt, darlin’. W’ should take it easy.”, Grendl murmured against Loc’s lips, leaning down to kiss him once more. He wanted nothing more than to press him down into the sheets and loom over him, kiss him, touch him, and do so much more, but it had never been his intention to hurt him. And he was certain that doing all that would hurt his back.

9:26 PM

“Ya look so good. Don’ know how I cou’d just leave ya…” He cupped his face, squeezing Loc’s cheeks slightly as he pulled him in for another kiss. Lightly he bit his bottom lip before sneaking his tongue into the fairies mouth again. Maybe… Maybe he had an idea how this could be possible. As much as he wanted to keep on talking, all the kissing and touching, paired with the alcohol in his blood and the years of pent-up emotions, made him forget about it as soon as he had Lochlan in front of him like this. One of his hands wandered down the other’s arm, grabbing his wrist lightly and pulling him up from his sitting position again. Grendl pulled him close again, as if he wanted to hug him, but instead turned them around. Now he was sitting down on the bed while he had Loc pulled onto his lap. “Betta. Now I don’ have to worry ‘bout y’er back as much.”, he grinned, lazily letting both of his hands rest on the fairies hips. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at grendl and says “my back will be fine..” he kisses him softly and moves closer to grendl. He didnt want to stop. He wanted to be with grendl. Have his hands over his skin again. The kisses were sweet and he loved them. Just like he loved grendl. He pulls away slightly and leans into the trolls hand. “I pushed you away…i lost you..” he says sfotly still beating himself up for causing grendl pain. He wanted to make him heal and to not have that pain. He would shoulder all the blame and the pain that he caused. He would trade taking grendl’s heartache just to see him happy again. To see him like this. Lochlan lets grendl move him and he smiles while blushing. His hips were being held but the hands that he dreamed about for years. His eyes soften softly and he nods. He doesnt speak as he leans forward and kisses grendl. His eyes closing and his own hands move down and onto grendl’s chest. His hands seemed to have a mind of their own as they move down further and underneath grendl shirt. His finger tips move up and across the troll’s chest. Lochlan pulls away and looks at him “is this ok?” He ask sfotly. His face and ears burning red with a blush. The moon light streaming in from the large open window of his room. The bed that they were on was long enough for grendl. Shortly after they became close he made sure that his bed was long enough for the troll to sit and lay on. He wanted grendl to be comfortable here..safe.. Lochlan looks at grendl for a answer. As he waits his hands move back down and to the pants of the troll. He blushes as his drunk mind was going on and on. He couldn’t back down now. He wanted grendl bad. But…did grendl want him the same way? His eyes flutter and flicker with doubt. Was this was he wanted? Would grendl hate him if they continued?

7:17 AM

@SirFüncelot

"'f course this 's alright. Nothin' ya havn' seen before, yeah." Grendl smiled at him, letting his own hands wander under the hem of Lochlan’s shirt. He made sure to stay away from his back, instead brushing his fingers across his stomach, letting them wander up towards his chest. His own cheeks were slightly hot, but he made the alcohol responsible for that and didn't think too much about it while he enjoyed Loc’s own touches against his chest. They were still careful and reluctant, but soon grew bolder as he moved them down further and further until they reached the waistband of his pants. They hovered there as if they were asking for permission to touch him more, making Grendl only smile wider. “Ya’ve ne’er been this shy before. Go on. I promise I won’t bite ya. At leas’ no’ in a hurtful way.”, as if he wanted to underline his comment, he playfully bit into Lochlan’s earlobe, nibbling a bit at the sensitive skin, before he pressed a gentle peck on it. “I’s gonna be alrig’t. I wan’ ya so, so bad.”, Grendl whispered into it, only slowly pulling his head back again to look at him carefully, trying to discern if this had been enough to ease his worries or if something more had to be done. Even if they didn’t go all the way, he would be happy. Nothing made him happier than being close to Loc again. It still made his heart flutter as if it were the first day, and just the thought of seeing him without clothes again… It made his blood boil and rush even further away from his brain. As if the alcohol hadn’t been enough already to turn him into a stupid idiot… “Loc… Tell me when i’s too much. Don’t wanna hurt ya. Ne’er ‘anted, ne’er want to again. ‘specially now with yer back.”, Grendl still slurred while speaking, but he seemed focused and insisted that he got that point across. Making it clear to Lochlan that they could stop at any point in time, because certainly he wouldn’t know when he put too much on his back or the whole situation got too weird.

9:16 AM

He also wasn’t sure if he would pick up on any other, more subtle signs. Not with how happy he was to be here and have him in his lap, being able to touch and kiss him as much as he pleased. It was as if one of his dreams had come true. Their fight never happened; they were still in love and together, leading a peaceful life together as kings. It sounded so nice, and this right now could certainly not be true… Carefully, he removed his hands from under Loc’s shirt, instead grabbing it at its hem, and with a little bit of his help, he slowly took it off, discarding it somewhere on the ground beside them without a second thought. He had seen him shirtless just a few hours before, but now it was different. His skin was flushed, and there were only the two of them. This was for him to enjoy, and he would certainly do so, putting his hands back on his chest. His bandages were a bit in the way, but Grendl didn’t move them, maneuvering around them as best he could, stroking the parts of skin he could easily reach, slightly teasing the one nipple that wasn’t completely covered. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at grendl and whimpers softly at the nibble. He nods softly as he kisses grendl and helps him get his shirt off. He watches grendl and moans softly at the tease of his nipple. His toes curl and he blushes even harder. He takes a deep breath before moving his hand to remove grendl’s top as well then he moves his hands back down. He started to undo the pants but would had to move off completely for anything to happen. He looks at grend before slightly moving off and looking at grendl. His eyes were dilated and filled with need. He pulls down his pants and rubs his hand along geendl member. He blushes as his mind rembers the times before. He shivers softly and smiles. He wondered…Lochlan moves and takes grendl member out of his pants and underwear. The fairy licks his lips before bending down and taking grendl into his mouth. He sighs softly as he moves his hand and bobs his head. Slowly at first. His wings shuttered as his own body was being turned on. His pants were tight and he wanted touches. He looks up at grendl and hums softly as his free hand moves down towards his own member and lightly presses to get friction. His back was bandages good and there was no blood. He didn’t want his back to get in the way. He would deal with any injuries later. He wanted grendl.

3:28 PM

@SirFüncelot

Lochlan seemed quite eager, which turned Grendl on even more. Seeing how his eyes widened and how he kept staring at him as if he were the most delicious pie there was. He didn’t mind getting looked at like that. It made him feel good, better than he had in a long time. Like he was wanted. As if he were the most attractive person there was, and at least in Loc’s eyes, that had always been the case. How could he have ever doubted that? Why had his mind over all these years always told him that this wasn’t the case? That there was no way possible that the fairy truly had loved him like he was. Seeing this display of want, need, desire, and hunger made him forget about it. There was no doubt, even though it may just be because they were both drunk. Grendl leaned back on his hands, letting Lochlan take over, while he simply watched with a satisfied expression on his face. He spread his legs a bit further to give him more room, but also to be able to watch him better as he began rubbing and licking him, making his cock harden quickly. Grendl groaned slightly, muffling the sounds he made by biting his lip. How could someone look this good while doing something so obscene? Not that it was bad, but it didn’t really help with not wanting more. Lochlan’s mouth and hands felt good, but Grendl wanted to touch him too; the only place he could reach was his head and shoulder, though. But he also didn’t want him to stop. It did feel too good for that. His groaning was soon accompanied by heavy pants and breathing. Loc quite literally took his breath away, and he had to fight himself for control to not buckle his hips and begin thrusting up into his mouth.

6:50 PM

He did put one hand on the top of Lochlan’s head, though, only lightly pressing him down further, encouraging him to slowly take more of his member, and helping him move up and down by lightly tugging at his hair. Grendl’s eyes were half closed, but only focused on the Fairy King between his thighs. He had a great view, not only being able to see him bob his head, but also seeing that this turned Lochlan on enough to make him touch himself. A low moan escaped his throat, as his member twitched. He liked this, but he wanted to touch him too. Grendl wasn’t the only one in need of pleasure. Loc deserved it just as much as he did, so he tugged slightly at the hair on the back of his head, trying to get his attention before he spoke. “T’is feels great but wanna touch ya too, my stars. Com’ back up ‘ere. Le’ me take ‘at off for you.”, he offered, his hands already shaking with anticipation to finally get the last piece of clothing off of him. How exactly they were going to continue, his brain, drunk on pleasure and desire, hadn’t figured out yet. The only thing he knew was that he needed to get his hands on him right now, or he would slowly turn insane. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan whimpers softly as he is pushed down further down onto grendl. He looks up at grendl as some tears roll down his face. Not because it hurt just his body reaction to being pushed down more. He lets grendl help him up and down before he pulls off and looks at him. His eyes widen. He was going to be touched? He moves back up to grendl and helps him slide the pants off. His underwear was next. He blushes and slightly hides. It had been so long..he was a lot skinnier than before. His ribs were lightly outlined. He hides his body as he bites his lip. “I-I can..put on clothes..” he says embarrassed. He wasn’t fit anymore. He was weak. His eyes showed the doubt that he was having. Grendl deserves better…he deserves a partner who is fit and healthy… Lochlan wanted to hide. He looks away from grendl as he stood there. Embarrassed. Lost. His heart wanted to just push though but his mind was playing tricks. He was hurting. He moves to grendl and gets onto the bed. “I..let me jsut..take care of yourself.. I don’t need anything..I am ok..” he says softly. Putting grendl before himself

4:04 AM

@SirFüncelot

It wasn’t a shock to see how thin Lochlan really was. He had seen him shirtless, touched his chest, and felt his ribs. It had worried him, but Grendl hadn’t commented on it to not make him uncomfortable, but he couldn’t do that any longer. Apparently he had done a lot more damage than he had thought and wasn’t sure if he was able to fix that… Could he really achieve that? With everything he had done? Make Loc realize again how deep his feelings still run. That even this couldn’t change anything about that. Of course, it made him worry and want to make sure he was eating enough again. Grendl couldn’t take this. He scoffed slightly, grabbing both of his wrists and pulling him onto his lap again. He ignored his erection and the need they had felt just a few moments ago, tightly wrapping his arms around his waist to stop him from leaving again. He looked into his eyes, pausing for a moment, before he sighed, letting his head drop onto Loc’s chest. “’m sorry. Should ‘ave checked on you better.”, he murmured, slightly raising his head to get their eyes to meet. “Yer beautiful. ‘m just worried for ya. Should be eatin’ more. ‘hat’s not important now, though. Thi’k there’ other things to do. Ya the one that deserv’s all attention.”, Grendl added. He really wanted to press him down into the sheets and smother him with kisses and touches, erasing each and every bad thought he had. That wasn’t really possible right now, but he still tried his best, pulling him in for a quick kiss as one hand wandered across his arms and chest again, rubbing at his soft skin. His mouth followed it soon, placing small butterfly kisses on his neck and collarbone, making his way down, determined to give each inch of skin the appreciation it deserved. He didn’t want to stop this, and he certainly wouldn’t be able to feel content if he were the only one who felt good while doing this. This certainly wasn't the goal here. @Blue Beetle

He blushes and yells softly as he is pulled back into his lap. He blushes at the feeling of the hard on that they both had. He blushes as he holds onto grendl and plays lightly with his hair. “Grendl..” he whispers softly as the troll starts to kiss and touch him. He shivers softly as his face burns and his moms were starting “grendl..please..” he pushes against the males hard and moves his hand down to rub the two of them together. He blushes and bites his lip trying to keep his moans in. He continues to move his hand up and down. He had to only hold half of grendl as he was a lot bigger than Lochlan. He looks at grendl and kisses him before pushing the male to lay on the bed. “I want more..” he breathes softly as he looks at the troll. He hadn’t done anything like this since they had gotten in a fight. He was so needy. He would dream about grendl but never…finish. He never wanted to have those thoughts when they hated each other. But right now. He was needy and filled with the want of this man. “Please grendl..” he begs softly as he moves to slightly hover over grendl. He lowers his body and lightly pushes grendl into him but his breathing hitches. “G-gods.” He moans softly as tears come to his eyes. It was painful. Tight. But he would push down more and more.

8:29 AM

@SirFüncelot

“‘ey ey! Watcha doin’?”, Grendl grabbed his waist, stopping Lochlan from forcing himself down further. As much as he loved to see him this eager for his cock, he seemed more like he was on a mission to wreck himself than bring him his much-needed relief. Probably because this whole situation was weird… But just for tonight, as long as he could blame it on the alcohol, he didn’t care what they were doing. “With ‘ave the whole night still. Tak’ it slow, starshine, we hav’n’ fucked in so long; ya need to prepare first.”, he offered Lochlan an understanding smile, before gently pulling him off again. “Le’s take it a bit slower, shall we? Wanna do it too very much, but don’ wanna hurt ya. Let me take care of that, and ya can ride me as much as ya wan’.”, Grendl added, his hands wandering up and down Loc’s sides as if he wanted to reassure him that he didn’t do anything wrong in case the worry in his eyes wasn’t enough to show how much he cared for his well-being. This wasn’t just about Grendl; even though they both felt like they had to make up for all the things they had said and done, that wouldn’t be achieved by forcing things. He enjoyed it a lot more if they were both into it without any unnecessary pain involved. He let one hand wander between the both of them again, grabbing both their cocks and lazily stroking them while his other one made its way to Loc’s ass. His fingers drew lines onto his skin, circling around for a bit before he grabbed the left butt cheek and squeezed it lightly, his grin widening as he leaned forward to kiss him and stayed close to his face. “Just enjoy. Let me take care of e’rything.”, Grendl began, followed by another kiss. “Don’ suppose you hav’ any oil to make t’is easier, ‘ave ya?”, he asked, leaning in more to put their foreheads together and waiting for some sort of response, trying to calm his own breathing while he slowed the strokes of their members a bit, giving both of them a small break. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan freeze and his eyes showed his worth. He looks at him and lets grendl move him off and back into his lap. He blushes and nods softly. He moans softly as the larger hand moves to their cocks and then to his ass. He blushes and leans foraeard pushing his ass into grendl’s hand. To the question about oil he nods softly. He sits up and moves slightly over to the bedside table. He opens the drawer and takes out a small bottle. “I always keep one…just incase we were back here like this..” it was true. He kept this in his room just incase. He takes a deep breath and gets more comfortable. He hands the bottle to grendl. He looks at grendl and kisses him softly before leaning back into him and trying to get comfortable. “Ok..ready..” he says softly. His eyes close as he remembers the pain and discomfort that this entails. He blushes and any small touches he moans softly into grendl. He was shaking by the end of this. “I..” his mind was mush. He looks at the troll and begs with his eyes. He wanted grendl to love him. To kiss him. To be with him. He knew that they could defeat anything. The fog. The monsters. Anything. He moves his hand down to touch and rub grendl as the troll loosened him up. He rembers that first night. It was scary but he wouldn’t take it back. After Lochlan was so tired and mushy brain he couldn’t speak. He wanted that again. “Please baby..please..” he begs softly. His eyes looking at the man with large big pupils

1:05 PM

@SirFüncelot

Generously, he coated his fingers with the oil Lochlan had procured, rubbing his index finger across his hole, slowly circling around it. To distract him from what was about to happen, Grendl put his thumb on the tip of the other’s member, pressing down on it and dragging his fingers across the sensitive skin on its underside. He did everything possible to take his mind off the inevitable discomfort Loc was about to experience. Grendl kissed him while he pushed his finger slowly inside. The oil certainly made it a lot easier, but he was sure it was going to be a strange sensation still. Gently, he began moving his finger after giving Lochlan some time to get used to it. Focusing more on stroking and kissing him while he continued to prepare him. Grendl tried his best to make him feel as comfortable as possible and distract him from most of these things he was doing to him, sharing plenty of kisses and touches as well as sweet comments he mumbled into Loc’s ear, telling him how beautiful he was, how well he was doing, and how much he had missed him. He shared with him all the encouraging things that came to his mind, hoping that they would help him ease into it, and surely it helped. It did take a bit, but soon he could move three fingers inside of him without causing him to flinch or grimace. And judging by his begging, it was right on time. “Shhh, alrea’y on it, Loc.”, Grendl kissed his temple, pulling his fingers free and adjusting himself beneath Lochlan a bit. He leaned back as best as he could, pulling the other forward too, until his erection rested at his ass. Carefully and with Lochlan’s help, he slowly inserted the tip, giving him reign over how fast he wanted this to go, because even though he was ready, taking his cock was still a bit different from just a few fingers. “Take yer time. I don’ mind waitin’.”

9:03 PM

Grendl smiled at him happily, holding onto his hips to make it easier to sink down and later move. “Le’ me kno if I should lie down or som’thin’.” @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at grendl as he prepares him. His eyes were closed at first. It was uncomfortable. He tries to not flinch or tense up but that was hard. He let grendl take care of him. His boys wait fully resting on the troll. After a few minutes he started to feel comfortable and even started to moan. He knew it would be harder to take grendl but he was ready. He helps grendl get lined up and the. Slowly sinks down. He gasp softly as he was about 1/4 way down. He curls his toes and whimpers softly. He would stay still till he felt like he could sink down further. He would stop and rest every few inches till he was finally fully taken grendl. He pants softly as tears roll down his face. They were tears of pain just of relief. He looks at grendl and nods softly “I-I am..I-I am ready.” He says softly. His body was tense as he tries to calm himself and tries to not make anything uncomfortable for grendl. He would lean down and kiss him softly as he whispers “I love you..” he then would start to move up and the down. Only alittle at a time until his body was ready to go faster. He would lift almost off and then go back down. His eyes rolling back softly as he whimpers “g-gods.” He moans softly as he closes his eyes and whimpers. Lochlan dreamed of this. He wanted to be here with grendl. That first night without him was the hardest. He didn’t sleep. Just staring at the stars. Looking for a message from him. Looking for him. He didn’t slee for days after. Until his body just gave up. That is when his sickness started. It was from stress and anxiety. He was being cute off from the magic around them. His magic was grendl.

2:33 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl kept one hand on Lochlan’s hips while the other one grabbed his hand, intertwining their fingers as he slowly started to move. He didn’t interrupt the fairy, just letting him do what he felt was right. It felt good to him nonetheless. Having Loc squeeze around him. He had missed it. More than he thought he had. Not just the pleasure it brought, but mostly how it made them feel so close to each other. He really missed having him near him to be able to touch and kiss him. Grendl wasn’t sure if he could return to his old habits now that he had seen how it still could be. That they could still be together. That he wouldn’t need to miss out any longer. It made him sad and angry at himself. Why hadn’t he had the courage to come back sooner? To maybe talk it out? Or… He wasn’t even sure what else there was… What could he have done differently? He brushed away the few tears gently, rubbing his thumb across the back of Lochlan’s hand afterward. Happily, he looked at him with a slight smile on his lips. Occasionally, he had to close his eyes and just breathe because the movements made him slowly lose his mind. As they got faster, he couldn’t hold back anymore. Quiet groans as well as a few low moans escaped him as he just let himself fall, pulling Loc down with him, close to his chest. Grendl buried his face in his hair with a kiss. “Still love ya too. Ne’er stopped.”, he mumbled, followed by another small kiss. “Ya’ve always been the one for me. No’ne else is as attractive as ya, as smart, as kin’, as gentle. Ne’er wanted some’ne else. Just you.”, Grendl added, looking at Loc with a loving gaze in his eyes. “Yer my son, my moon and my stars. Should ‘ave ne’er let ya go.” He panted between words, but it just had to be said. Before he regained control over his mind and body again the next morning.

7:34 AM

Grendl had to get it off his chest. In any other situation, he would have probably never said something cheesy like this, but right now, while his mind was in shambles anyway because of the alcohol and how good he felt, it didn’t really matter too much. Slowly, he began to raise his hips too, meeting Lochlan’s movement somewhere in the middle and moving against him. It brought them closer together again, but also intensified the feeling, because he managed to get deeper than before. It didn’t feel better than before, but it brought him closer to the edge. Making him moan against Lochlan’s skin, his eyes closed but their fingers still intertwined. He didn’t want this to end. He wanted to keep going for all eternity, keeping this moment going without returning to their normal lives… @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at grendl and holds his hand. He bites his lip and leans into the hand that wipes his eyes. He groans softly as they both fall. He holds onto grendl. He kisses him softly as he speaks. His eyes water with happiness. He was so happy. He whimpers softly and rolls his eyes as grendl speeds up and matches with him. He tries to speak and he whimpers softly “I love you. I never want to lose you again. I never want to not have you near me. I want you to be here with me..always.” He says softly as he moans softly and his body was twitching as his pleasure started to build. He gasps softly and holds onto Grendl. “I..I want you..I..I love you…please..don’t leave..” he says softly as he hides his face and tries to not cum. He didn’t want this to end. He didn’t want to wake up in the morning. He didn’t want to have the pressure of the kingdom.. he just wanted to be held. To be kissed. To be loved. He cries out as he couldn’t hold it longer. His body tensed as he finishes and kinda slumps into grendl. He tries to calm his breathing.

8:58 AM

@SirFüncelot

He wasn’t sure if he could stay forever; he had to return to the Swamplands at some point, but it did sound nice, and maybe… Just maybe he could finally take Lochlan with him for once. Show him how he lived and grew up, but even now, a part of him feared that he would hate it, would not be able to see its true beauty because of how different both of their worlds were, because the beauty there was more hidden, less noticeable. But if he showed them to him… Would he be able to appreciate it? A small part of Grendl wanted to try it, to give it a chance, but most of him feared the rejection. He wanted to hold onto the right now. He had missed out on it too much. Why should he destroy it that soon again? “I ‘ill, Loc. I ‘ill. ‘m ne’er gonna leave you again. I prom’se.”, he kept on mumbling against his skin, adding other promises that just got lost in all the other sounds the both of them kept making as their movements continued. It was over too soon, even with him trying to drag it out as much as possible. As soon as Lochlan reached his climax, it was over for him too. With a voiceless scream, followed by a dragged-out moan, he came inside of him, feeling all his muscles contract one last time, before he slumped onto the bed again. The fairy still resting on his chest. Grendl brushed his finger through the other's hair, slowly catching his breath. He couldn’t even remember the last time he had felt this great. Slightly dizzy and as if the whole world was turning around him, but very happy nonetheless. He never wanted to move again. Grendl wanted to stay like this forever. But they probably had to get up soon. Even if it was just to get cleaned up a bit and better settled onto the bed, because he certainly couldn’t sleep like this. But until then, he enjoyed the quietness, while he kept on touching Lochlan’s hot skin. Brushing against every inch he could reach. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan sighs softly and looks at grendl. “Stay here…” he says. His voice soft and quiet. “Stay with me and rest here..” his eyes were showing his sleepiness. He hated sleep good in…how long? He moves softly and groans alittle. He was sore. His back was hurting too. He reaches up and touches grendl’s face. “I love you..” his breathing had calmed and his eyes were half lidded. After a few more minutes that ended too soon, Lochlan speaks. “We should get cleaned up…then we can cuddle..” he didn’t want TK move but knew that it was needed. They needed to clean up and get comfortable. He kisses grendl as he lifts his body to let grendl slide out. He moans softly as it is done before sitting up slowly and running his hands down his body. “I love you..” he says softly leaning down to kiss every inch. Lochlan slowly go up and stretched before moving to the bathroom and grabbing some towels and wetting them. He returns and starts to clean grendl with the warm water rag. He hums as he tocuhes grendl. “I want to visit the swamplands…I want to see what it is like…we never went before..” Lochlan had always wanted to see the others home. He has books ontop of books of troll culture and tales. Pictures and drawings of the lands. But he wanted grendl TK show him. He never thought he would have the chance. But here they were..after cleaning the two of them up , Lochlan slips into bed and curls up next to grendl. He loved the warmth. He was always cold due to him not eating well. He hated the cold.

4:30 PM

@SirFüncelot

All of Loc’s love confessions made him slightly blush. By the gods, had he missed this. As trivial as it may have seemed at the time, now it meant the world to him. How could he have just let him go like that? Grendl was glad he had gotten this chance to see what he had been missing out on all this time. It served as a great reminder, and maybe… Maybe they could really get back what they once had. Would that really be possible, or would they destroy it just once more? “‘love ya too.”, he whispered, as Lochlan left to grab wet towels. Grendl let him clean him, returning the favor and gently doing the same for the fairy. The topic he had feared the most came up, but with another deep breath, he braced himself for it, putting a hand on Loc’s cheek. “I was alwa’s afraid ya wouldn’ like it. I’s… I’s different from t’is place. ‘am still afraid ya wouldn’ like it. But if ya wan’ to ‘ll show it to ya gladly.”, Grendl answered, kissing his forehead once more. “Maybe when t’is all’s over?” He grabbed Loc’s hands as soon as they were done cleaning each other and laid back on the bed. He brought them up to his face, clasping his own hands around them, before gently kissing the backs and then the palms. Never letting them go, just pulling the other closer and putting the blanket over the both of them. Falling asleep next to Lochlan again… It was like a dream coming true. He couldn’t even remember the last time this had happened, but it was one of the best feelings he'd had in a long time. Just the fact that his hands seemed so cold made him worry. Grendl pulled him closer, determined to keep him warm as best as he could while still being mindful of his hurt back. “Sleep good, starshine. ‘love ya.” @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at grendl as he kisses his hands and holds him. “I want you to show me the beauty…show me where you grew up and where you played. I want to see it. I want to see the beauty of it.” He says softly kissing grendl softly before nuzzling into the male. “Once this is all over..we will work together…to make trolls and fairies Allies.” His words were slightly slurring as he was falling asleep. “Goodnight moonlight…” he mumbles softly as his eyes closes and his breathigg by slows. He falls asleep pretty quickly as he lays beside the larger man. His breathing was calm as he slept next to the troll. A few hours later he started to toss and turn slightly. He mumbles under his breath and seems to be having a nightmare. The king would sit up and gasps softly. His breathing was hard and his eyes were wide. He looks at grendl and takes a deep breath. “Everything is fine..” he says softly to himself as he lays back down but doesn’t sleep. He just watches grendl. His eyes watching and looking. Scared to close…scared to lose the troll. @SirFüncelot

With Lochlan beside him, Grendl fell asleep faster than ever before in the last few years. Usually he twisted and turned and threw himself around his bed for a few hours before sleep finally took him, but now… He just laid there, listening to the fairy talk, his head nuzzled close to the others, just feeling his presence as he slowly felt his eyelids get heavy, and before he knew it, he had fallen asleep. Of course, this may be the aftermath of the exhausting day, the arguing, the fighting, the sex,... There were so many possibilities, but he wanted to believe it was because of Loc. Because he made him feel safe, secure, loved, and so many other things he couldn’t even describe. Why couldn’t his sober self realize that too? Why had he gotten drunk first to realize how much Loc still meant to him? Why did feelings always have to be that complicated? Grendl did sleep great; there were no nightmares, not even a dream, just warmth. Comforting warmth that seemed to embrace him like a hug the entire night. It made him feel great, but at some point it vanished, leaving him cold and alone. At the same time, he felt movement beside him, which slowly woke him up. Or at least some part of him, because he was still half asleep, only partially aware of the situation. Lochlan seemed to mumble something while sitting up before he laid down again, watching Grendl closely. Lazily, he opened an eye. He hadn’t even realized he had closed it. Maybe he had dreamed the last part. But Loc was still awake. At least that part didn’t stem from his imagination. He put his arms around him again, pulling the fairy close again until Loc’s head rested on Grendl’s chest. He hummed satisfiedly, followed by a longer pause that made it seem like he had fallen back asleep. “Ya didn’t want to leave me. So stay. Sleep. ‘m still tired.”, he mumbled, raking one hand through Loc’s hair in an effort to coax him back to sleep.

5:44 AM

“‘am here. ‘m not leaving either. Don’t worry…”, Grendl didn’t manage to say everything because his exhaustion overtook him soon after and made him fall asleep again. But this time he was content again because he could feel Lochlan’s heartbeat in sync with his own. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan leans into grendl and hums softly. His heart and breathing was calmer as he laid there with the male. His eyes watching him drift in and out of sleep. He smiled and sighs softly before curling up tighter and trying to get some more sleep. He wouldn’t stay awake for long as he drifted back to sleep. The sun came up way to early and too soon. Lochlan groans softly and tries to hide his face to stay asleep. He was fully covered in the blanket. His eyes were closed and his breathing was soft. Kal flew in and cooed softly before jumping to the bed and curling up inbetween the two males. Kal coos and nuzzles in causing loc to groans and open his eyes. He looks over to kal and then to grendl. His eyes widen as he stares. What…what..happened? He slowly sits up and hisses in the soreness of his body. He looks at the still sleeping troll before leaning foward and lightly touching his skin. He was real…grendl..was in his bed. He sighs softly as he rubs his eyes and watches the still sleeping troll. Lochlan licked his lip before leaning down kissing the other softly. “I missed you…” he says softly before kissing again

6:36 AM

@SirFüncelot

He had slept better than in a long time, but he was unsure why exactly. He couldn’t really remember what had happened yesterday. There was a slight pounding in his head, and something heavy laid on his chest. He probably had too much to drink yesterday, but by the surrounding warmth, he at least hadn’t fallen asleep underneath a table. It was still strange, though. He felt something shifting on top of him, as well as some weird sounds. It sounded almost like a bird, but he wasn’t awake enough to really determine what it was. It wasn’t until something brushed against his lips that he was startled awake, widening his eyes with shock as he grabbed whoever was near him by the wrist and pinned them on their back underneath him. It took a while until he realized who it was he had tackled, and even longer until he noticed that both of them were naked. His confusion was very visible on his face as he muttered a silent ‘fuck’ and got off of the fairy. What had happened? By their appearance, he could somewhat piece it together, but it didn’t really make sense. How had that happened? When had it happened? What had he done? His conflicting emotions were very visible on his face as he sat back, unsure of what to say or do. Should he be angry? But at whom? Lochlan or himself? Should he be sad? Embarrassed? He certainly had said some embarrassing things. “Oh gods…”, he mumbled to himself. Why had he decided that drinking would be a good idea? Grendl buried his face in his hands and pulled his legs closer. He was having a slight mental breakdown and wasn’t entirely sure what to do now. “We should just forget about this… This shouldn’t have happened. I’m sorry. For everything, I may have said or done. I don’t remember it very clearly anymore, but… I’m sorry.” He didn’t dare look Loc in the eyes, as he slowly moved closer to the edge of the bed. “I’ll leave. We just forget this happened, and go back to how it was.

7:28 AM

That’s alright… It’s gonna be alright…” It was as if he wasn’t even listening anymore, as he went around the room, picking up and putting on his clothes, ready to leave as fast as possible. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan was shocked as he laid under grendl. His heart beating quick. He was wide eyes as grendl speaks. Wha…his heart hurt. He rembers more of last night than the other. He watches grendl and fianlly speaks “so…everything you said…wasn’t..” his eyes started tj water. “You said you loved me…that…that you never forgot…that..” he started crying. “Did you lie? When you said that?! When you held me and told me you loved me? When you kissed me!” He cries softly and covers his body. To thin. “I..I thought…I thought you meant it..” he says softly as he wipes his eyes and looks at him. Hurt. He takes a dee breath and says “you. You told me you loved me. You missed me. I love you grendl! I missed you! I haven’t slept! I had nightmares! I thought you hated me! I don’t eat sleep!” He gets out of the bed and moves to grendl. He grabs the males hand drags him to the bed and sits him down before getting onto his lap. “LOOK AR ME!” He yells making grendl look at him. He kisses grendl hard. His tears rolling down his face. He pulls away and hugs the male. “I missed you grendl…I love you…please…you have to know that. You are the only one. I will never move on from you. You are my light. You are my star. I…I need you.” His voice cracks softly. He hugs grendl and holds onto him. He cries into the males shpulder. His body shakes as he cries. He didn’t let go. Couldn’t. He couldn’t let grendl leave. He would die if he did. His grip was tight and his breathing rough.

7:57 AM

@SirFüncelot

To be honest… Grendl was overwhelmed. Hearing Loc cry made his heart feel tight. Hearing him say all these things made him slowly remember them. How close they had been, how good he had felt, how light his body, mind, and heart had been while they were close to each other. It had been one of the best feelings he'd had in a long time, but was it really right? Would it be good for them to go back? They both longed for this, but they had seen how it could end, what kind of bad things it could bring forth within them. What if it happened again? He couldn’t lose him another time. Grendl wouldn’t be able to take that, but with how easy it was to anger and irritate him… He feared it would happen sooner rather than later, especially after it had already happened once. He let Lochlan just drag him around, following the pull on his arm, without a shift in his expression. His heart felt empty, but also hurt and screamed at the same time. It was hard to describe what he felt as he sat there, Loc’s face buried into his chest, his arms only lightly around him. With empty eyes, he stared into nothingness, remaining silent as he tried to understand to make sense of the chaos of emotions inside of him. Unsure of how long this took, he was startled as he finally felt tears roll down his cheeks. Surprised, he raised his hand, touching them in confusion, not knowing why or how this happened. He hadn’t cried in years. He hadn’t even cried, as Loc and he had broken up. Grendl had sworn himself not to cry because of him, and yet here he was… Shedding tears because of his own stupidity. “I- I…”, he stuttered, unable to build a full sentence. All he managed to do was sigh and pull the fairy closer. Now it was his turn to just cry into his chest, overwhelmed by most things around him and just stuck in perpetual confusion as to why he felt this way. He had missed Loc; he longed for him; he loved him, but why wasn’t he able to express that?

6:57 PM

Why did he have to get drunk first to realize and say that? He was right to think that this wasn’t going to work. He couldn’t express what he wanted and thought about even now, and they didn’t even start dating again. How was he supposed to manage that without hurting Loc again? He couldn’t do that. He didn’t want to do that. Grendl just wanted him to be happy, but that certainly couldn’t be with him… He couldn’t be good for Loc. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan holds grendl. They both cry. He kisses his head as he holds the male close “shhhh breath…grendl..breathe…” he says softly holding the man. He lets grendl cry. He holds him and whispers softly to the male. “Grendl..” he says softly before pulling Grendl’s head to look at him. “I love you. I can’t lose you again. I won’t. I love you, care about you, want you to be here with me…” he wipes his eyes and smiles softly “don’t cry…I hate to see you upset..talk to me…what is going on in that head of yours..” he says softly wipes grendl’s tears and letting him cry, feel, anything. He had never seen the troll in front of him cry before but he didn’t shy away or pull away. He held him with all the love he could. “Please talk to me…I am not happy when you aren’t here..you make me so so happy…” he kisses grendl’s cheeks and tears. His eyes showed his worry but also his love for the man.

3:27 AM

@SirFüncelot

Usually he had been the one to comfort Lochlan, to finally be on the other end felt surprisingly nice. Considering that he was bawling out his eyes right now, his head hurt, and his mouth felt dry like a desert. Having the other stroke and kiss him… It seemed like all his worries would just vanish with a simple snap of his finger. He still wasn’t sure what to tell him or how to make the crying stop, but at least he didn’t feel as empty anymore. It was as if Lochlan was slowly filling up the emptiness inside of him with love, which… felt very good. “I-I don’t know…”, he started, looking up at him as he felt his tears quieting down a bit. They had left his eyes red and slightly swollen, and he looked just as miserable as he felt. “I’m… angry at myself.”, Grendl finally started, trying to give this a shot even though he was bad at expressing his emotions and thoughts. Especially those that left him feeling this vulnerable. He still wanted to try, though, gaining confidence through Loc’s encouraging and loving words as well as just through his presence. “I’m angry that I struggle with telling you all these things. It was so easy yesterday and before…”, he began quietly, burying his face in the crook of Lochlan’s neck as he continued to speak. “I fear it will all happen again because I can’t communicate. Even now… I tried to run away again, while we should have talked instead…”, Grendl sighed, grabbing the fairy tighter as if he intended to not let him go again. “I-I-I do love you. I really do, but I’m afraid, Loc. I’m afraid of what may happen. That I may not be good enough for you. That you won’t be happy with me… I… This is stupid…”, he stopped speaking after that, closing his eyes and just sighing once. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at the male as he speaks. He kisses his face and just listen to the male. He holds him and lets him voice his concerns. “Grendl…it is ok. You are good enough…and you are the only thing that makes me feel happy…your feelings are stupid..” he syas softly as he kisses his cheeks and takes a deep breath “your feelings are just a valid as mine…your wants and needs are just as important as mine…your concerns arent stupid..” he says as he holds the male. He looks at grendl and smiles “your way to communicate is different than mine. But we are both stronger together…i dont want you to ever think you can talk to me…” he kisses him and lets grendl hold onto him. “You are good enough. You are loved. You make me happy.” He pulls grendl to look at him. “Ok? I love you. When…when we..broke up. I was lost. I didnt leave this bed for a week…i didnt eat..because…I thought i wasnt good enough.” His voice cracks as he tries to stay strong. He wasnt going to break right now. “I pushed though for my people…and…so when i could see you again..i would stand tall but…well you see…i am lost..i am lost without you…” he says sfotly as he looks at grendl and kisses him “we dont have to label us…we can just…be here..with each other. We fight this fog and the monsters…then after..after that we can see what is going to happen…plus you told me you would take me to the swamps…i want you to show me. I want you to show me around ok?” He says as he kisses him and just holds the male. He tried to not let grendl see the pain in his eyes due to his back. Grendl had pushed him into the bed and it hurt. But this time wasnt about him. It was about grendl. “How about we get a bath? I need to change my bandages…and the bath will help relax your muscles..ok?” He holds onto grendl and doesnt move from grendl until he was ready. Once grendl lets him go he would pull the male up from the bed and to the bathroom. He had a large bath. He turns on the water and gets it warm.

5:09 AM

He hums lightly and adds some herbs and other smell goods. He looks at grendl and holds out his hand from the other to take. “Can you help me take my bandages off?” He says sfotly. He starts to undo them and waits for help

5:09 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl only chimed in with an occasional nod; for the most part, he was too exhausted and overwhelmed to speak, just resting his forehead against Lochlan’s shoulder while he listened. At least his crying had finally died down a bit, only leaving him breathing a bit heavily. “How do you do this? How do you make me feel better just by telling me these things…”, he murmured in confusion, because he was sure he wasn’t able to do that even if he tried his best. Comforting really wasn’t his specialty. At least not with words. Grendl was good at hugging Loc and giving him kisses; he had done so in the past, just listening to his words like he was doing right now, not being able to offer much advice or support, besides offering to find whoever had upset him and scare them off. He wasn’t able to do what the fairy did right now for him, and that made him feel bad again. How could he be a good friend and partner like that? If he wasn’t even able to do such simple things, even a child managed to do. “I was lost too… I buried myself in work… I don’t think the Swamplands have been this prosperous in the last 200 years.”, Grendl snorted at the thought of it. He certainly hadn’t been in a good place during the recent years, but at least his kingdom hadn’t suffered under it, which was a small blessing at least. “I missed you so much… I couldn’t be alone, had to always do something to keep myself occupied. Falling asleep was the worst part because it made me realize how big and empty my bed felt without you in my arms.”, he added in a quiet mumble, nodding along with his suggestions, which sounded… fine? He wasn’t sure if he could manage it, if he truly would be able to give Loc what he truly deserved, but if they just stayed like this to make their own hurt go away… That should be fine. Slowly, Grendl followed the others' advice. They got up and settled into the bath soon.

6:29 PM

He helped Loc with his bandages, slowly unraveling them, wincing at the still-fresh wounds that still looked gnarly and red. He brushed along his nape, too afraid to come too close to them yet. “I hurt you as I pushed you down before, didn’t I?”, Grendl asked, remembering what he had done out of fright before, grabbing the fairies hand to press a light kiss on his palm. “I hope they don’t turn into scars. I could never forgive myself for letting you get hurt.”, he added, gently helping Lochlan into the water before he joined him, comfortably settling beside him, his head resting on his shoulder. Grendl never let go of his hand, still grasping it tightly, feeling the warmth spread throughout his body. “I’ll see if I can get you some Blessed Mud sent over if you want. It should help with the healing process.”, he furrowed his brows, hoping it wouldn’t have any nasty side effects on fairies. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at grendl and says “grendl..I jsut speak what I see. I see you are amazing and kind. I see your feelings…you comfort me too..holding me when I am upset. Kissing me and just being there…I missed that.” He says softly before whinces softly at the removing of the bandages. “You didn’t hurt me..I shouldn’t have kissed you when you were alseep…i shouldn’t have scared you..” he says softly as he gets into the bath and leans into him. He looks at their hands and smiles “I would appreciate that…” he says softly and pulls grendl to look at him. “Are you ok? You can talk to me..” he says softly as he smiles. His hand was gentle and soft. “I will listen..hold you..kiss you…whatever I can to help you feel better..” he says softly. He leans his head onto grendl arm and takes a deep breath. His back was hurting but he didn’t show that. He rolls his neck and yawns still tired. “We have to see about what the scientists found about the beasts…we should also go and see the front lines and see how that is going. What do you think?” He knew that they had a lot but grendl seemed…tired. More tired he had ever seen. “Or you can rest…I can run around for a little bit and then come check on you..you look tired..” he says softly as he takes grendl hand and kisses it. “I love you grendl…”

2:46 AM

@SirFüncelot

“I just want to stay like this for a bit longer.”, Grendl mumbled, unsure of where to put his hands, so he brushed against Lochlan’s upper arms until he cupped his cheeks, stroking them with his thumbs. He wanted to kiss him, but he still felt unsure, as if there was a knot tied in his stomach preventing him from doing so. He just looked at him with love and admiration in his eyes, just enjoying the closeness they shared, as well as Loc’s calming presence and kind words. “I want all that…”, he finally said, after a moment of pause, lowering his gaze. “I want to do all those things to you, but… I don’t know how. Something tells me it still isn’t right, and… I may need some time to get this sorted out… But-but I do… I do still love you too, Loc.” The last part was nothing more than a quiet mumble that turned Grendl’s cheeks a deep shade of red, as he fidgeted a bit, rubbing his fingers at Lochlan’s cheeks and temples, still holding him as if he wanted to kiss him. Which he did, but it felt kind of complicated inside of him. Maybe he would have the guts to do so later on… “I’m… I’m alright, I think. I just need time to… to… I don’t know… Figure this out? Figure out what I want and that it isn’t bad?”, he answered truthfully, sheepishly glancing up at Loc. He really wanted to return all his kind gestures and words, but all he managed to do was lean his head against the others, while closing his eyes. “You’re as tired as I am. Probably even more so. We’ll do this together. I don’t want to be alone when I know I can have you by my side. We can do this together. It will be faster, and then…”, Grendl didn’t finish his statement, just looking into Lochlan’s eyes as if they were the most beautiful jewels he had ever seen. Certainly he was his true treasure, and every other gem paled in comparison to him. How could he have let him go? @Blue Beetle

He leans into the hands that held his face. He looks at grendl and listens to him. He listens and nods “ok…I am sorry if I am pushy…” he says softly as his eyes try to look happy but there is sadness in there. Hidden as best as he could. He smiles as he leans into grendl’s hand and holds them. He nods and says “we can go together. Ok? Then we can…I don’t know…if you don’t want..I…if you don’t want to go with me..then..I understnad..” he smiles and looks away. He was pushing. Lochlan takes a deep breath as he tries to not push. “Sorry if I am pushy…I..you know..” his breathing was slightly harsh. He closes his eyes to try and calm down. He was not going to push. He would only do what grendl wanted too. He takes a deep breath and finally opens his eyes. He looks at grendl and smiles. He doesn’t move or anything just looking at grendl. “Your eyes are pretty…” he says quietly. He reaches up holds grendl’s face. “I will wait for you…if you..don’t want me now. That is ok. I will wait. Even if I have to wait all of my life.” He smiles sadly as he give grendl his destiny. He was giving grendl the choice. Lochlan didn’t want to have a choice. He would just push and push and push and push. “How about we get out, I will get you some clothes and then we can eat some breakfast before heading out to do our business. Ok?” He says softly. He doesn’t move unless grendl say yes. He kisses grendl’s hand before standing fianlly and moving out of the bath. He grabs grendl up and out of the bath. He moves to a closet and digs though it. He smiles as he pulls out a large robe. It was one that he had for grendl. “Here..I..I still have your robe.” He smiles as he hands the robe to him. He grabs his robe before putting it on and rolls his neck. His back was hurting alittle

3:26 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl noticed the sadness in Loc’s eyes, which he was trying so hard to hide. Immediately he felt responsible for it, thinking of a way to fix this, to help him, but his mind was stuck, only seeing how he was hurting him again without meaning to. Just because he couldn’t get a grip. Because he asked him to wait. Yes… They lived for centuries and millennia, but without Lochlan by his side… Could he even call that living? It certainly was much more like crawling through a ditch than standing and getting to live life to its fullest. If he just could open up his mouth and say something, anything, to him, to make him hurt less, to comfort him. Instead, there was a lump in his throat that made it hard to breathe and even harder to talk, as he just watched and listened, letting the other pull him out of the bath and back into his room. Like a fish gasping for air, he tried to make at least a sound, but no word came over his lips, only frustrating him more. Why was he like this? Why couldn’t he do one thing right? Did he really want to lose him again once more? He surely couldn’t do that. But what should Grendl do instead? His mind went in every kind of direction, frantically searching for a solution but not finding a suitable one. It wasn’t until Loc had given him his old robe, the coarse wool felt very familiar. As did the patterns mimicking leaves and small water lilies, symbolizing them both. He hadn’t worn it in years, but Loc had kept it for him all these years? This was the nudge he, or better, his heart, had needed, finally overthrowing his mind and making his worries leave, at least for the moment. He barely had thrown the robe over himself, not even closing it properly in the front, as he grabbed one of Lochlan’s wrists, pulling him against Grendl’s chest, while the other cupped his face again, and finally did he press his lips against those of the fairy.

8:22 AM

The kiss wasn’t as hungry as last night. It was kind and gentle and loving, slow and intense, meant to convey all the emotions inside of him that he hadn’t been able to put into words until now. Even after breaking apart for a few moments, he didn’t leave his space, leaning their foreheads against each other while waiting for them to catch their breaths. “I’m sorry… I’m selfish…”, Grendl mumbled against Loc’s lips, kissing him once more. Probably not making this any less complicated, but he didn’t know what else to say. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan had put on the robe. He forgot about how many things that they had to match…he touches the light design and smiles. He goes to speak but he is pulled into Grendl na kissed. His eyes widen but he smiles and leans into the kiss. His hands going up and around the others neck. He pants softly and looks at grendl. “It is ok….” He says softly before kissing him again. He leans his body into the other. His eyes close and he would kiss until he needed air. Pulling away but not letting go of grendl he says softly “I am here for you grendl…always. I love you..” he looks at the troll and kisses him once more. Lochlan was on his tippy toes to reach up to the troll. He wanted grendl to know he was safe here. He could feel what he wanted to. He could speak freely. He pulls away and his face was red as he crosses his legs slightly “what do you want?” He asks softly. Lochlan kisses grendl neck and jaw. His back was hurting but he didn’t even feel it with how good grendl kisses were. He felt 100% better. Lochlan looks at the troll and lightly traces the lines on his face. He wanted to wash all the worry away. He wanted grendl to kkow that they would work. How should he show him that? He nibbles lightly on his lip as he looks at his love. Lochlan will never move on. He will never have anyone else. If grendl doesn’t want him than he will wait. He will be alone. He will shoulder that pain. He will take grendl’s pain. His mind was running as he looks at the man. “How can I show you that we will work..” he says as a whisper. Lightly…quietly

9:12 AM

@SirFüncelot

“Just stay with me, Loc. I need you… I truly do.”, he began, caressing his cheek with his thumb, while he continued to speak. “Please don’t leave me again. Let me fix this. Let me make it up to you as best as I can.”, desperately he gripped his arm tighter, kissing him once again. “I can change. I will try. I’ll speak to you. I won’t bottle it up any more until I burst, but please don’t leave again. I can’t do this without you.”, Grendl felt bad for demanding these things from him, but it was what he felt at the moment. All the things he hadn’t been able to say up until now just broke free. “I love you, Loc. I still do, and I always have. I’ve gotten worse since then. I curse more; my patience has worn thin; I get irrational and angry… I’m sorry… I’m not who I once was, but if… if you don’t mind… If you still want me… Let me be yours again. Let us try again. Let us try to get trolls and fairies to get along, despite all the odds.”, Grendl hadn’t expected to speak that much, but it just had left his mouth without much thought. He wasn’t even entirely sure what he had just said. There were probably a lot of dumb things, but maybe they were the right dumb things. Maybe this was what Loc had wanted to hear? How did he truly feel? His wants and fears were all laid bare before him. It did feel weird, but if it was him, he was sure it was going to be alright. Anxiously, he waited, finally adding more. “You don’t push me around, Loc. If anyone should think that, it should be me. I’m always being forceful… I’m sorry… I don’t know… Sometimes I just can’t help myself. I get jealous easily, and I want to keep you safe. I hate myself for letting that happen to your back.”, Grendl closed his eyes, listening to his breathing, trying to calm it a bit, maybe regain a bit of control, so he wouldn’t keep on suffocating him with all this information. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at him and smiles. He leans into grendl and kisses him. “Shhh. Breath.” He tries to say but grendl just keeps talking. He smiles and grabs his face. He kisses him and pulls away “breath. I will stay with you. We will work together. Just breath ok? You are so amazing. Thank you. For speaking. For telling me what you want.” He says softly as he pulls grendl to sit on the bed. He takes grendl’s hands and kisses them “I won’t leave. Never again. Even if we fight. Yell. Anything. I won’t leave. I will stay and we will work it out. All I ask is that you speak with me. If you are stressed tell me. If you need something tell me. If the vernal is getting on your nerves and you want to punch him please tell me he won’t survive a punch from you.” He giggles as he pulls grendl into a hug. He kisses grendl’s forehead as they sit there “I want you to talk to me. Just know that I won’t judge you or make fun of you because of your feelings. You can cry on my shoulder. I will be there for you ok?” He smiles softly as he kisses grendl and looks at him. “Now. How about we get moving. Once we have done everything we can cuddle how about that?” He kisses grendl before getting up and grabbing some clothes from Lochlan and then trying to see if he has a pair that the tiger might have left. He comes out and says “I have your clothes you left here. I kept everything so if you left soemthing I have it.” He giggles softly before setting the clothes down and standing infront of the other. He holds his face and kisses grendl. “Thank you.” He says softly. He knew it would take both of them to work this out but he was ready. He didn’t care if the other was mad he would leave. He would work hard ti keep grendl here with him. He had too. Lochlan smiles and was finally happy again. “I love you

10:29 AM

@SirFüncelot

He took Lochlan’s advice to heart as he made him sit down. Focusing on calming his breathing, listening to what he said to him, and slowly relaxing a bit. His heart was beating fast, but the kisses and words helped calm him down. He felt tired once more, his head still pounding a bit from yesterday, going back to sleep seemed like a fantastic idea, but of course they had things to do. He sighed. At least the prospect of getting to lay back down as soon as everything was done was something Grendl could look forward to. He thought about finishing each task as fast as possible, but with Loc’s state… They probably should take their time, doing things slowly, to not hurt his back further. “You know how to motivate me.”, he smiled genuinely for the first time today. It was just a small and rather tired-looking smile, but it did reach his eyes as he looked at Loc, getting up himself and following him to his wardrobe. Intrigued by how, he had kept every single piece of clothing he had ever brought. On some days, he had wished himself a shirt or a coat from Lochlan too. Just to have something to remember him by. To wrap around himself and make him feel as if he were in his arms once more. Grendl was glad he wouldn’t need something like that anymore. And if he did because they had to part ways once more because his own kingdom was in danger… He would simply ask for something of his… Probably a coat that he would also be able to wear… “I didn’t think you would keep all them…”, he mumbled, impressed by the variety he got to choose from. It seemed like the fairy owned more of his clothes than he did, but he also had spent a significant amount of time in this room. It had practically become his own, and right now this really came in handy, as he just got to pick something he liked and put it on. It felt a bit strange to wear something he hadn’t worn in years, but at least it still fit.

7:03 PM

“I have to thank you, starshine. If you hadn’t been that straightforward yesterday, I would still throw curse words at you and beat myself up over them. Thank you for not giving up on us.” Grendl wrapped his arms around Loc’s waist, doing his best not to touch his back, as he leaned down to kiss him. "Let's get going. I think I could eat a bear.” @Blue Beetle

Lochlan giggles and says as he choices his outfit and gets dressed “well you did live here and…I don’t know maybe I had a hope that you would be back..” he says softly as he gets dressed. He rolls his neck and moves to grendl. He kisses his cheek before grabbing some other things to take. One of them was the necklace. He still hide it under his shirt. He leans into grendl and says “if you weren’t such a hard head I wouldn’t have had to drag you here.” He giggles and kisses back. He wraps his arms around grendl’s neck. “Ok ok. Let’s go before I pull us back to bed.” He says softly taking grendl’s hand. He stops and looks at him. “Um..do..do you want me to hold your hand or…” he was nervous. He didn’t want to overstep grendl’s comfort. Whatever he decides they would walk to the dinning hall. It was lightly busy and they had all the food out. Lochlan grabs a small plate of fuirt and sits down waiting for grendl. He didn’t need to eat too much. He takes a few bites and just focuses on trying to eat on the fruit. He looks at grendl and smiles softly as he eats and finishes the small plate. He was hungry but he didn’t need more..that would be greedy. His eyes turn to worry and fear as he tries to calm his breathing and just act normal

2:11 AM

@SirFüncelot

“I’m glad you did…”, he mumbled, returning the kiss and grabbing Loc’s hand tighter. If they were doing this together, they would do it right. They had stayed hidden long enough. It was finally time to let the world know that they had each other back at last. Maybe Grendl wouldn’t scream it out into the world yet, but he certainly wouldn’t fear holding Lochlan’s hand anymore. Of course, it made him a bit nervous, but the fairy's hand grounded him, making him forget his worries once more. Besides… Who would even dare say something against it? Loc was their king, and he knew just a handful of people who even dared to speak back at him. Most of them weren’t here to begin with, and even then, he would just shut them down. Grendl wouldn’t let anyone take this happiness from him again. Not even himself. He smiled slightly as they walked through the halls, not really meeting anyone on the way to the dining hall. Even there, it was mostly empty. A few servants hushed around, readjusting the plates and the food on them. There was no trace to be found of the other trolls, and Grendl was sure that they either were already working on securing the border or were still asleep. After the festivities yesterday, he didn’t mind, enjoying the chance to eat breakfast alone with Loc, who, as expected, still wasn’t eating nearly enough. He just sighed as he saw his small plate with the pieces of fruit; he barely needed two hands to count. Grendl had kind of expected this would right itself as soon as their conflict was out of the way, but of course it took more than that. Glancing around the options, he made sure to pick things he knew the fairy liked, thinking about sneakily offering them to him when he was distracted. That may not have been the best idea he had, but Grendl didn’t think he would get him to eat if he just asked him nicely to do so. And Loc certainly needed the energy to heal and grow stronger.

8:44 PM

His state was worrying. Especially after seeing him yesterday. He couldn’t help it, but he tried to make him get better. It surely would take time, but they could start slowly by maybe introducing a few options other than fruit to him. Grendl hummed as he sat down next to Lochlan, scooting a bit closer until their chairs touched, and his arm rubbed against his every time he moved. This may not be the most practical solution, but even being these few inches apart… It just went too far, in his opinion. He began to eat, noting how Loc finished his own plate much sooner and just sat back. Not thinking much about it, he continued, only slowly realizing how his breathing grew faster and more labored. He stopped, putting down the piece of meat he had been eating and turning towards him with a worried expression on his face. “Hey… What’s going on? I’m here.”, Grendl murmured softly, cupping Loc’s face with both hands and pulling him a bit closer. Today was certainly stressful… Maybe he should have let Lochlan stay behind to rest. As much as that would pain him… He was still hurt and weak… @Blue Beetle

Lochlan leans into grendl and shakes his head “nothing…” his eyes move to his plate. “They have sweet bread..” his eyes soften as he wanted that bread. “I..I can’t have it.” He mumbles softly looking away. He closes his eyes before taking a big deep breath and looks back at grendl “eat so we can get going. Maybe we can stop at some of the shops..” he smiles kissing grendl’s hands before removing them away. His stomach growls and he blushes. He hated his boys for doing that. His eyes kept going to the sweet bread. He hadn’t had it in years…he bites his lip softly as his brains tries to work. He looks at grendl and shakes his head. Grendl needed the food. He wasn’t going to take his food. Lochlan looks at grendl and takes his hand before leaning his head into his arm. “So today we have to go to the guards and check on them..then to the lab to see the beast..” he says softly as he looks at grendl “then we are free..” kal comes flying down and caws softly. He pets the bird as he takes a note. “The general also apparently wants to meet us…” he says knowing grendl doesn’t like that fairy. He just leans against the taller troll. His eyes slightly closing as he leans there. “I love you.” He mumbles kissing grendl skin

2:31 AM

@SirFüncelot

Of course, Grendl noticed him staring at the piece of bread he had especially grabbed for him. He didn’t even like it that much. As the name suggested, it was sweet, too sweet for his liking, but right up Loc’s alley, so he had grabbed it, meant to give it to him or letting him sneakily grab it from his plate, as he had done in the past. But nothing like that happened. He declined, or more accurately, pretended he didn’t care, making Grendl slightly raise his brows, before he grabbed the bread and broke off a piece, putting it into his own mouth, offering the remainder to Loc shortly after. “Does it taste weird? I haven’t had this in so long. Did they change the recipe?” He tried his best to seem convincing; was he not the most convincing liar after all, but he hoped it would do the trick to get Loc to at least eat a little bit more. Even if it was just a piece or two. Still better than nothing. “We’re gonna take it slow, Loc. You’re still injured. We’re gonna take as much time as we need to. And I will try my best not to shout at your general… I won’t make any promises, though.”, he offered as an answer, putting his arm around his shoulders and pulling him a bit closer to whisper those same words into his ear too. “I love you much more, Loc. So much more.”, Grendl grinned afterward, looking around to see if anyone else was here before kissing the top of his head. Even with all these tasks they had to do, today was already a great day, just because… Because all of this had happened. He had Loc back, even though it was still hard to believe how he had managed that, and they were eating together. There was no shouting or cursing at each other. Just love that made his heart flutter, just by staying close to him. Certainly, nothing could make today take a turn for the worse. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at grendl and takes the bread. His hands were shaking as he takes a bite and sighs. His eyes close as he chews. “No…it is perfect…” he savors the flavor as if it would be taken from him. He takes another bite and listen to grendl. He leans into him and giggles. “You are allowed to kiss me on the lips..” he said as he finishes the left of the bread and looks at grendls plate. His hand reaches out and takes some meat before he nibbles on it. It seemed that grendl was helping him feeling able to eat and not feel guilty. He hums lightly and nods “please dont yell at him. He is a sweet man just…old..” he says as he eats the meat and then looks at Kal. Kal was laying on the table slowly moving towards grendls plate to try and snag something. He tips his beak to the side trying to not get the attention of the two. “Kal.” The bird freezes at Lochlan’s word. He doesnt move as if he was insible. His eyes locked on a piece of meat hanging off the plate. Lochlan stars at the bird and the bird stares back. They were locked in a staring contest. Kal leans foward then quickly steals the meat and flies off. Lochlan sighs and shakes his head “i swear that bird loves you more than me..” he leans into grendl and giggles as he looks at the male and smiles. His eyes were happy and content. He leans up and kisses the troll softly before sitting back down and closing his eyes waiting for grendl to finish eating. Once they were ready lochlan got up and took his hand before heading out to see the lab and the general. The beast were being held in cages that had light around them. That way they didnt attack. Fairies and trolls were mixing and even talking as they studied the creatures. Lochlan flinches as on of the bigger ones growls and pushes on the cage

11:18 AM

@SirFüncelot

Seeing his small trick work out, made Grendl smile slightly, which only grew wider as he noticed Lochlan pick up another piece of meat, nearly making him grin uncontrollably, as he gave him another, reaffirming kiss on the head. “I know I can, but I don’t want to… This seems cuter.”, he mumbled into Loc’s fluffy hair, just nodding regarding his comment regarding the general, soon noticing how Kal kept on creeping closer. He didn’t mind the little creature. It also had a place in his heart right next to Loc, and he could never tell him off for doing something this cute, only chuckling slightly as he watched Kal take off with his catch of the day. “Because I already love you too much. You would suffocate if he was trying to get your attention too.”, Grendl answered, before continuing eating, occasionally offering Loc another piece of some of the things he had gotten just for him, as well as sneaking another big piece of meat to Kal, making the white bird squee with happiness as he settled on his shoulder, tearing into it. It was surely very cute, making Grendl pat his small head as they both finished. Hand in hand, they went on about their day. Checking on all the different projects, noting that the fog had fortunately stopped moving for now, but besides that, there wasn’t much progress. The barricades were up, and the researchers operated at full stretch, but so far with no real results. The creatures they had managed to catch were impressive up close, especially now with the fairies light magic. Their methods before… Well… Compared to this, they seemed a lot more primitive, involving mostly feet upon feet of rope, as well as his strongest soldiers. Protective, he moved himself between the cage and Loc, slowly getting him to turn around and move further away from it to continue their talk with the head researcher somewhere else. After yesterday, these creatures surely scared him.

10:48 AM

Grendl could understand that and wanted to make sure Loc was comfortable, as he leaned down towards him. “Are you alright? I can do this alone if you want to go outside to catch your breath for a bit. I’ll even do my best to remember all the complicated words.”, he offered, one arm gently wrapped around Lochlan’s shoulders, making sure to only touch the parts that weren’t injured. @Blue Beetle

He looks at grendl and shakes his head “I am fine.” He smiles and tries to convince himself and grendl that he was fine. However during the meeting any time a beast roamed he would flinch and hide into grendl. He tries to take deep breaths and focus on the researcher. His hand was tapping his leg to help let go soem of the scared energy that he was dealing with. He closes his eyes once and jsut tries to breath and not be weak. He wasn’t weak. Even though him and grendl had made up the words still rang in his head. useless, stupid, weak he knows grendl doesn’t think that but those words hurt more than anything. It came from him. His love. Lochlan clears his thoat “excuse me. I jsut need a moment outside continue to speak.” He says as he turns and quickly leaves. He gets out side and flies, even thought he ain’t supposed to, to a tree and hides in the leaves. He curls up in the branches and takes deep breathes. His eyes teary. “Dammit…I..I couldn’t even..” he hides his face and groans at his own stupidity. He really wasn’t strong. He stay there till the meeting is done. His eyes were red and puffy. He doesn’t speak as he sees grendl and just hides. His back was sore and he think he even tore open a stitch. He stays in the tree and wants to just disappear. He doesn’t come even when kal flies up and lands on the tree. The small bird cooing for his dad. @SirFüncelot

As much as Lochlan tried to play it down, it was very obvious that he wasn't fine. His hands kept shaking, and overall, he didn't seem to be doing too well. Despite how much Grendl wanted to drag him out of here, they had things to do and discuss; they couldn’t leave that easily. Instead, he tried to make it go as fast as possible, gripping Loc’s hand tighter, always trying to position himself between the fairy and the cages. It still didn't went too well, as he excused himself, basically fleeing out of the building, leaving Grendl and the scientist alone. He was worried, very much, but still decided to pull through the comparably boring explanations, determined to give them instructions as best as he could, before he finally was able to sprint out after him. With panic in his eyes, he scanned his surroundings, not able to find him anywhere in the vicinity. By the gods'... He should have been faster. But their duties… Grendl felt bad, not just because he couldn’t find Loc, but also because he hadn’t seen how bad this could end. He should have been more careful, requested their conversation to happen somewhere else, but of course he hadn’t thought that far. Shouting Loc’s name over and over, while he looked around for him, was as fruitless as searching for him on the ground. He had wings for fuck's sake, and even though he wasn't supposed to fly, Grendl was pretty sure that in this situation Loc cared about nothing less than his flying-ban, and surely he had flown off somewhere he couldn’t see or reach easily. Which made him sigh in return, but not give up. He had to come out at some point, or maybe he went all the way to the grove? As unlikely as that is, he should still consider it. Grendl decided to make his way over there, but thankfully got stopped by very familiar cries and coos that could have belonged to one cheeky little bird. "Kal? Loc?", he tried once more,

2:37 AM

soon seeing the small white head peak down from a branch high up in the tree he had heard sounds from. A bit annoyed, he looked up, once again hating the fact that the entire kingdom seemed to only accommodate flying people. At least there was a small path leading up the trunk and closer to the branches. At least he wouldn’t have to climb the entire thing because he wouldn’t know how to do that. He wasn’t certain how to do it if he got up in the branches either, but that was a problem when he was up there. "Don't you dare move! I'm coming up there to get you. You aren't supposed to fly yet, you idiot!", Grendl's shouting sounded a lot angrier than he truly was, just because he was quite loud, while trying to make sure he could be heard by Loc from all the way down here. For the most part, he was just worried and angry at himself for not doing something sooner. They were supposed to spend a nice afternoon together, and now he was scrambling up a tree… @Blue Beetle

Loc looks down and sees grendl. “Grendl…” he whispers. The male sounds mad. He hides his face more as his tears roll down. Great. He made grendl mad again. Kal coos and flies to grendl leading him up the tree. Lochlan wasn’t super high in the tree. He sat on one of the thicker branches. Once the troll got to him he looks at grendl “s-osrry…” he says softly. His body showing he was upset and sad and..eveythjng. He pulls on grendl to make him sit on the branch against the truck then hugs grendl and hides his face into his chest. Kal cries at not being close and tries to wiggle his way into the pile. Lochlan doesn’t look up as he holds grendl. The two in the tree and hidden away. “I am sorry….I…I just..got scared..” he says softly as he looks up at him. He bites his lip “are you mad at me?” His voice was soft, as if he was scared to speak at full volume. Lochlan leans into grendl and curls up in his arms. Lochlan closes his eyes as he tries to calm down and to try to breath. He plays with the necklace that grendl gave him. “How was the rest of the talk?”

3:01 AM

@SirFüncelot

Slightly out of breath, Grendl reached the branch Loc was lying on. At least it wasn’t that far up, but it still took a bit. He certainly wasn’t used to climbing any sort of tree anymore. That was something he had done in his youth and was slowly growing too old for. But he still managed it and was a little bit proud of himself. Grendl hadn’t even fallen down once. Which was impressive considering he felt like a wet towel most of the time. With a quiet huff, he approached Loc not saying a word, just pulling him into a tight hug after sitting down next to him. They stayed like that for a while, only shortly disturbed by Kal who skittered across them, trying to squeeze his way between them. He wasn’t very successful until they loosened their hug a bit, making him squeal happily as he vanished somewhere between them, probably digging for crumbs inside their pockets. Grendl couldn’t care less about that. Not when there were more important matters right in front of him. “I’m sorry for making you go there. We could have talked outside, at the palace, or really anywhere else…”, he mumbled against the top part of Loc’s head.”But I’m not mad at you. Just this stupid tree and myself… Did you really have to fly up here?”, Grendl sounded a lot less annoyed and more calm now. Most of the time, it really helped him to do something more physical to bring his inner turmoil down a notch. The climbing had done wonders. He should keep that in the back of his head for the next time he feels anger, annoyance, or irritation trying to overwhelm him. “How’s your back?”, he asked, before trying to recall what he had just been told. It was mostly scientific: weaknesses and potential origins of the beasts. The theories were vast, so he just broke them down as best as he could for Loc to not make it take up too much time. Not that he even recalled all the information he had been given, anyway. @Blue Beetle

He hums and looks at grendl. “I did…I know o shouldn’t have..just..the fear was..there so..” he says softly as he plays with the necklace. “It is sore…I think I popped a stitch..” he says as he looks at grendl. He leans up and kisses him. He listens to the information and nods. He would make sure to get it all in writing as well. He held onto grendl. “I thought you would be Abel to climb a tree easily..” he jokes as he smiles. Lochlan moves to sits against grendl chest. He hums lightly as he looks at the leaves and the branches above. “Are we done for today? My brain and body hurt.” He knew his body was his fault. He jsut wanted to rest with grendl. He takes grendl’s hand and traces the lines in them softly. “I like your hands..” he says softly as he sighs. “What do you think we should do with the fog?” He asks as he plays with grendl’s hand. “What should we do? Should we send people into the fog?” He didn’t like that idea but also didn’t know what else to do.. His father would know but he didn’t. He wasn’t turning out to be a good leader. He wipes his eyes and curls up. “What if we fail..” he whispers almost to himself. He was scared of letting everyone down. “Grendl if fairy becomes over taken too much..I want you to leave. I want you to take your soilders and go..if fairy becomes a lost cause just leave us..ok?” @SirFüncelot

They would need to get Loc’s back checked out again later, but for now, if they just stayed like this, and it didn’t start to bleed again, they should be fine. “You’re just saying that because you didn’t actually see me climb. It’s not as impressive. I don’t usually climb trees. You know that… I like the ground very much. It’s a lot safer.”, Grendl answered. Not that he minded being up here. The view was especially amazing, but getting up and down was a hassle. Even if Loc was able to fly, he wasn’t sure if he would be able to carry them both. Not that he was particularly heavy… Maybe he was… After all, he was quite tall, and Loc wasn’t in the best shape right now. They certainly shouldn’t test that. It would also surely look silly, getting carried by him like a bride… “We just have to get done, and then we’re done.”, he confirmed his questions, kissing his forehead. He hadn’t thought about how they would get down. Maybe if Loc held onto his back, they would be able to make it, but he feared one or both of them would fall. Grendl didn’t want the fairy to get any more hurt than he already was. But before that, they seemed to have even more problems. Pressing their foreheads together, he smiled slightly at him. “I’m not going to leave you behind. You’re coming with me if the fog overtakes your kingdom. And your people too. We’re having an alliance after all. It may require some getting used to, but we do have a few trees for your strange tree houses and bridges.” “We do have to send someone soon, though. We can’t risk letting it move any further. It’s already dangerously close. But I’m sure they’ll manage. Our men aren’t alone anymore. With combined forces, we should be able to handle that bit of fog, shouldn’t we?”, Grendl chuckled, before untangling himself from their mess of limbs.

4:03 AM

“How about we get down from here and see if there’s any sweet bread from this morning left? We can discuss that more if you want. Or we can just cuddle, relax, and see what tomorrow brings. @Blue Beetle

He nods and kisses grendl. “Ok….” He looks at the male and smiles “ok. Let’s get down…I..I shouldn’t have another sweet bread..” he says softly before getting slightly away from grendl and flap his wings. He moves to the lower branch and slowly climbs down. He was nimble and light. He makes his way down to the ground and looks up. “Come on. You can climb down..or do you need me to come up and carry you?” He giggles as he stands there and waits. Once grendl is down he takes his hand and hums lightly “can we go back and just relax..I am tired..bad my back hurts.” He says softly. His back was bleeding alittle but not super bad. He pulls grendl along as they walk in the town. There was a hot batch a sweet bread out at a bakery. Lochlan bites his lip and chews it. He really wanted that..but he couldn’t..he..he had to much for breakfast.. he looks away and seems sad. He simple just walks past the bakery. He moves and sighs. His mind was running with bad thoughts. “You don’t have to come with me..I..I am taking you away from your people…I…I am sorry..” he seemed sad and beating himself up

4:29 AM

@SirFüncelot

“I can manage to get down just fine by myself.”, Grendl answered, nearly where Lochlan was too. He just took a little more time, certainly a lot more unsure than the other with this whole climbing thing, but he was determined to make it back down on his own. Not just because he didn’t want to strain Loc’s back any further, but also because his pride forbade him to ask for any help. Grendl had gotten up there on his own, and he would get down on his own! Finally, with earth under his feet again, Grendl sighed, holding Loc’s hand with a small smile as they walked back to the palace. He raised their locked hands, pressing a small kiss on the back of his. “Of course we can. We did all our work for today. You can rest as much as you need to. I just need to write one more letter to check in at home.”, he responded, watching the shops and people they passed, noticing the sweet smell coming from a small bakery. He had meant to stop there and investigate, but Loc pulled him along, not giving him a chance to even ask if he wanted anything. Instead, he voiced his concerns. Grendl made them stop, pulling Loc a bit to the side away from prying eyes, as he grabbed his shoulders and looked him deep in the eyes. “Don’t say that. I love getting to spend time with you again. Nothing could make me happier. And I think they are fine with me. Probably even a lot happier if I’m not there to push them around. So don’t worry.”, gently Grendl kissed Loc’s forehead, brushing a stray strand of hair behind his ear. “I’ll let you know if I have to do anything important, but you should be able to accompany me if you want to.”, he added, holding his face, slightly tilted up towards him. “Don’t worry about these things now. I’m here now. At your side, and I won’t leave you. Not without reason and talking about it first.”,

2:22 AM

Grendl promised, an insecure smile on his lips. He wasn’t sure if this was enough to take Loc’s worries away, but he would do his best for as long as these doubts remained. @Blue Beetle

Lochaln looks at the male and leans into the kiss. He nods “ok…” he says sfotly as he looks at grendl. “I love you..” he whispers as he looks at those eyes of the man he loves. He felt at ease as he told him they were ok and that he didnt want to leave. He leans up and kisses grendl. going back on his flat feet he takes grendl’s hand and pull him out of the small outcove and walks though the town. His eyes always landing on sweets or sweet bread. Lochlan always had a large sweet tooth. When him and grendl were together those years before the smaller male would alway have some kind of sweet. But that was not the same. He didnt eat sweets anymore…he eats small amount of food and little water. He chews his lips but doesnt stop the two as they move back to the castle. He pulls grendl into the castle. They were walking up as a worker comes to the kings. “Sir…your father.” Loc’s face drops from the smile he had before. loc lets go of grendl and quickly moves to the bedroom. He looks at grendl and walks in. His father was laying there. It was clear he was dying.. “father…” the male says softly as he moves to the side of his father’s side. The older king looks over and sighs “Lochlan,…my son…and…grendl?” He looks over at the troll. “Have you too made up?” Loc nods and smiles. “Yes…we have…” the old king sighs and smiles “i am glad…you two are happier together…i have…always seen that…” lochaln takes his fathers hand. “My son….you are…you are the king now…and..you are very strong..you..and grendl…will lead the people to the right path….you…both…have my blessing..for anything..” his breathing hitches and his eyes gloss over. “I see…your mother..” lochlan was crying softly as he held his father’s hand. his father was fading. “Lochlan…i love you…i am proud of you…i will join…your mother…” his eyes slowly close. The old king slowly stops breathing. Lochlan whimpers and hides his face into the bedding of the bed. He sobs.

1:10 PM

@SirFüncelot

The message of the late king’s worsening condition came rather suddenly. They both weren’t prepared for this, but despite not knowing Loc’s father very well, he followed after him without asking a question. He may not know why he was dying or who he was personally, but he wanted to be there for Loc. As best as he could. Like he had done for him during his own father’s unfortunate passing many years prior. Right now, he couldn’t do much yet, just walking after him to the room they had been in before. It felt colder than before. And empty. As if anything that made this room feel alive had already left. The king looked even worse than he had before. Pale, with sunken cheeks and eyes, barely awake. Grendl kept less to the back, standing slightly behind Loc, one hand placed on his not-injured shoulder, gently massaging the spot to let him know that he was still there in case he needed anything. The words his father uttered… They were even addressed to him, and despite not knowing him well, besides the few conversations he had joined in between him and his own father, they made him tear up slightly. He hadn’t gotten a chance to speak one last time with his father, for he had fallen in battle, far from home. The only thing returned was his cold, lifeless body. So to get something slightly similar… Getting to hear that someone accepted them together… It made him happy. Grendl would never know what his father would have thought about them, but he hoped he would have liked and accepted Loc at his side. As Lochlan broke down, Grendl kneeled down beside him, putting his arms around him as a way to comfort him. He pulled him close, stroking the back of his head and rocking him back and forth slightly. “It’s gonna be alright. I’m here for you. Just let it out.”, were just a few of the things he murmured to him as he stayed close to Loc like this.

9:37 AM

Trying to be there for him, comforting him to the best of his ability, and not breaking down himself. He had to be strong right now for the both of them, despite these words touching his heart and making him feel and remember things he had buried inside of him even before he had done the same to his romantic feelings for Lochlan. Surely this couldn’t get any worse. First the fog, now this… It was as if the whole world stood against them… @Blue Beetle

Lochlan hugs grendl and sobs. He had lost his mother and father. He was alone. He grips grendl as a nurse comes up to grendl and says “i…i am sorry for the loss…” she bows. Lochlan doesnt speak as he sobs in the males arms. His hands were gripping grendl like he would also leave. Like he would disappear if he let go. The councilor of the late king comes to the two and says to grendl “i would bring the king to his room…we must…prepare for the funeral..” Lochaln was still crying but he had cried himself almsot to sleep. His brain and body exhausted. He looks at the bed as he whimpers. “I..” he tries to speak but just hides his face again. There were maids and bulters ready to help get the late king ready for his funeral however they didnt moved till Lochaln and grendl were out. This was to give time to the king who just lost his father. Before Lochaln and grendl leave, loc looks at his father. He takes a deep breath and moves to his side. He bows to the bed. His tears rolling down and hitting the floor. Lochaln moves to grendl and falls into him. “I wanna..go..” he says softly to the troll. If grendl took him to his room Lochaln wouldn’t let go of grendl. “S-stay..” he whimpers as he looks at the male. “Please…please stay..” his eyes were showing his fear…his worry..his need for grendl. He pulls grendl into the bed and makes him lay down before curling up and hiding his face. He doesnt sob just lay there trying to calm his breath. He was alone now…he didnt want to be alone. He held onto grendl as Kal comes and flies to lay between the two. He coos sadly and lays down. His eyes closing as he morns as well. Lochlan’s back hurt, his head hurt, his mind hurt, everything hurt. He wanted it to stop. He hadn’t cried this hard since grendl left. When that happened he didnt have anyone…he laid in bed for weeks until the fog came then he started to get moving and being king. But this was only because he had soemthing to focus on. But now…he was with grendl.

10:02 AM

The fog was still happening, the people needed a king, yet lochlan coudlnt do that. He needed time. He wipes his eyes before looking at grendl. “I…i am sorry….i…i am not pretty when i cry liek this..” he was stil so scared grendl would leave. His hands showed that as he held grendls hand to make him stay

10:02 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl stayed with Loc the entire time. Never letting go of him. He always kept an arm around him, or at least a hand placed on his arm or something, signaling that he was there for him. Grendl would do whatever was needed to keep Loc as happy as possible. That was the least he could do, offering him a shoulder to lean onto as they finally made their way back to his room to rest. Today was a lot, and he wanted nothing more than to receive the relaxation and comfort he deserved. But how would he provide that… He wasn’t too sure. Comfort foods were a great way to start, but in his current state, Lochlan probably didn’t want to eat anything. His safest bet was, therefore, cuddling and, in general, being there for him if he needed it. “I won’t leave, Loc. Don’t worry. I am right here next to you.”, Grendl promised, kissing his temple, as they laid down. He curled himself around Lochlan as best as he could, hoping this would give him the protection he desired, while Grendl just held him close. His shirt slowly got soaked with tears, but he didn’t mind. The only thing that mattered right now was Loc. And Kal who shimmied his way between the both of them, obviously distressed by seeing Loc in his current stake, copied his sobbing and buried himself between Lochlan’s arms, his small head pressed against Grendl’s chest too. “Do you want to stay just like this? Or do you maybe want to talk?”, he asked, after giving Loc a little bit of time to adjust himself. “It doesn’t have to be right away, or if you just want to listen to me, that's alright too. I can tell you more about the swamp I grew up in if you want. So you’re prepared when you come to visit it.”, he added, wanting to make sure to not pressure Loc into anything. He had struggled with the topic he could talk about, but this seemed like the safest option, and it wasn’t like Grendl couldn’t change it in case he didn’t like it after all.

10:55 AM

He just feared that gemstones and precious metals weren’t really Loc’s preferred interests. Grendl wanted to occupy him after all and make him take his mind off of this for a short while, so he could maybe find some sleep. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan lays on grendl. He looks at him and says “can you tell me about your home….all of it..” he says softly. He doesnt move from laying on his chest as the troll speaks and talks. He smiles softly. He loved grendl. He loved having him here. He wanted grendl to stay. He just listens to the male. His eyes drying and his breathing calming down. His eyes were getting heavy as he look at the male. “Will you come with me to the funeral..” his voice was soft…scared..scared that grendl would say no. He held onto grendl as if he would disappear as well. That he would leave him. Lochaln was tired. His was tired before but now. He was more tired. His eyes showed this. But he didnt want to sleep. He wanted to stay awake. He reaches up to hold grendl’s face. “He liked you…you know that right?…” he says sfotly as he yawns and lays back down. “My mother would have also liked you….” He mumbles. His speech getting slurred more and more as he starts to fall asleep. “I…love you..” he mumbles softly as he closes his eyes and sleep finally claims him. He was still pressed against the other. He was holding onto him. Just in case. Lochaln would mumbles and slightly toss but it was a lot better now that grendl was here with him. His eyes were closed and he seemed more relax sleeping. Kal also seemed to relax and even moves to lay on grendl cuddling and licking him. This scene was peaceful. Happy. Relaxed. It was the prefect picture of what Lochaln wanted forever

3:09 AM

@SirFüncelot

With a small smile on his lips, he gave Loc another forehead kiss before he began talking about the place he grew up in. Their capital city. Compared to Loc’s it was a strange place, located in their central swamp, it was built of old trees and logs, held together by thick vines. Almost everything was covered in a thick blanket of moss. He tried his best to describe the feel of it under one's bare feet, how he used to jump from moss cushion to moss cushion when he was younger to not get his feet wet and soggy. Grendl talked about the fireflies that began swarming on the outskirts of town as soon as the sun set, and how they turned especially foggy days into very spooky scenes. He did his best to describe the plants that grew everywhere. The ferns and bushes, the lilies and other small flowers that stayed mostly hidden among the foliage, the frogs and toads that woke them up with their croaking, similar to the singing birds here. Only by telling Lochlan all about it did he realize how truly beautiful it was, despite always hearing others mumble how disgusting it had to be to live in a swamp, a bog, or a wetland. As if that were the only environment they had… There were so many more things he wanted to tell Loc about, but he saw how he struggled to stay awake, so Grendl stopped. Brushing another stray strand of hair to the side, before lightly caressing his cheek. He decided to save all the other places for another time, excited to tell Loc more about the other parts. If he ever came to visit, they had to go there too. Grendl wanted to show him everything they had to offer. “Of course I will go with you.”, he murmured against the top of Loc’s head, holding him close, to reassure him that he would go nowhere and if he wanted him there, he would come. How could he not if it was obvious how much the fairy would need him there?

8:59 PM

It may get awkward to join all the fairies, and he certainly didn’t want to start a fight, but Loc’s wishes were more important than the opinion of any fairy, and if it was necessary, he would stare daggers at them to let Loc grieve in peace without any comments or other conflicts arising. The words he said to him after that made his heart melt. Despite not knowing both of his parents very well, it was an honor to hear this from him in their stead. Sooner or later, they would have to tell them, if this was supposed to be serious now, but with Loc’s parents gone, the only important person to tell them about this was his mother. And maybe his sister. But he didn’t know how both of them would react. He hoped for the best, but he certainly didn’t want to give Loc any false hopes that this might be that easy. If anything, they were as stubborn and ill-tempered as him and would surely let them know if they didn’t approve of this. With a smile and a nod, as well as a quiet sigh, he showed his approval, pulling the blanket over them both, as he saw that Leo’s eyes had fallen shut, and he was slowly drifting off to sleep. Grendl stayed awake a bit longer, petting Kal who had curled up next to Loc on his chest, partially covered by the blanket too. It looked rather cute, watching him doze off too, his tail flicking a bit longer before going still too. Shortly after, he fell asleep too. Dreaming about home, but with Loc in it, enjoying the rather beautiful scenery and visiting all the places he loved. It was a nice dream, and with the fairy by his side, it didn’t even turn out to be a nightmare in the end, making him able to get a restful night of sleep. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan stays against grendl. His tears had dried by his mind was still running with nightmares. He mumbles and holds onto Grendl. He would wake in the early morning and just look at the male. He watches grendl and sighs. Lochlan moves from the trolls arms and carefully gets out of the bed. He moves to the bathroom and splashes his face with warm water. He was tired…he rubs his eyes and looks at himself. He was skinny…he turns his back towards the mirror and hisses in pain as he takes off the bandages. His back had been bleeding but now there was simply died blood. He takes a cloth and wetsbit before gently washing the dried blood off. He whimpers and has to bite his lip to not wake grendl. He finishes cleaning his back as best as he could before re wrapping his back and moving back to the bed. He slips back into bed and kisses grendl’s cheek before laying back down and just watching his love. He could watch grendl forever. His eyes were slipping close as he falls back asleep. The morning sun comes though the bedroom. Lochlan groans softly as he sits up and rubs his eyes. He looks at grendl and leans down to kiss his lips softly. Lochlan didn’t want to move. He just sat there holding the necklace on his neck and watching the sun

5:13 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl slept well, and not even Loc getting up and leaving him behind could wake him. He tossed a little bit around more, as if searching for something, finally grabbing Kal with a slight yelp and pulling him closer to his chest. Cuddling him instead of the fairy after rolling onto his sight. It wasn’t the same and left his arms still mostly empty, but no matter how much he tossed and turned, he couldn’t find the other. It wasn’t until Lochlan returned that he calmed down a bit again. As if he knew he was back, he loosened his iron grip on Kal, letting the small, fuzzy creature skitter away to their feet and lay down instead. Grendl’s arms snaked around Loc, pulling him close once more, finally allowing him to sleep without disturbance. He stayed like this, only slowly getting woken up by a particularly mean ray of sunshine that shone directly in his face, making him turn around to bury his face with a groan in the pillows. He had felt Loc kiss him while still being half asleep, so he knew that he had to be awake too, even if he wasn’t cuddling close to him anymore. One of Grendl’s hands began feeling for him, finding his knee first but searching further until he could grab his hand, intertwining their fingers, while he rolled his head over, eyes still mostly closed. “Mornin’ sweetheart. Hope you slept well.”, he mumbled, his voice still sounding sleepy. Yesterday was still very present in his head, and even now he wanted to be there for him as much as possible. @Blue Beetle

He looks at grendl and smiles. “Hi..” he says softly. He voice showing his tiredness and sadness. He lays back down and snuggles into grendl. He didnt want to move. He kisses grendl and sighs “did you sleep ok?” He asks softly as he lays there and just watches the man that he loved. He loved grendl. His mind was made. After they took care of this fog he would make sure grendl knew how amazing and loved he is…Lochaln smiles as his mind runs with sad thoughts and happy ones. He just wanted to be here…not out there where he would have to say goodbye. At this thought his eyes water and he cries. He hides his face and turns away from grendl. He hated letting him see him cry..he was weak when he cried. He curls up and Kal coos before wiggling up and trying to calm the male. Kal purrs softly as loc cries. His back was newly bandaged and he wasnt wearing a shirt. His wings pressed against his back. His hair was wild and was sticking up all places. His skin was lighter than normal as he had stayed inside. His amrkings on his skin making him royal were a stark contrast in his paler skin. Lochaln sits up and takes deep breathes as he says “I..i dont want to go out there..” he was speaking the truth. He didnt want to face the people. The people who lost their queen and now their king. The people who dont have homes. The people who he is failing. He is failing them. He sobs as he thinks this. “Fuck..” he sobs as he curls up with his knees into his chest

10:12 AM

@SirFüncelot

“Hey… Hey…”, Grendl spoke softly, instantly awake as he noticed Loc crying. Before, they had just snuggled, and he had thought about getting him to sleep a little bit more, but it didn’t get that far. He turned around to hug him and pull him close, but because Lochlan’s back was facing him, he couldn’t do much. Only watching helplessly as the other broke down because he didn’t want to hurt him. Carefully, he laid a hand on his shoulder, stroking across his skin. He leaned in to kiss his neck and whatever other parts of him he could reach in an attempt to calm him down as best he could. “It’s alright, Loc. I’m here. I’m here for you. You don’t have to do any of this alone. I’ll always be here for you.”, he whispered, grabbing his hand tightly. Grendl wanted nothing more than to hug him tightly, let him know how much he loved him, and that nothing could ever change anything about that. “I’m sure your people will understand if you take your time. They will understand your grief, Loc. They aren’t the only ones who have lost someone important. They may have lost their beloved king, but you’ve lost your father. They will be understanding.”, he underlined his words with another kiss against his exposed skin. “I’ll go out there with you. I’ll stay with you the entire time. I’ll hold your hand if you want me to. You don’t have to be alone, Loc. I’m there for you.”, he added, hoping it would help, despite probably just leading to more confusion among the people if they appeared together, but he would deal with that at a later point in time. “Can you at least turn around for me, Loc? I don’t want to hurt your back.”, Grendl mumbled before continuing with speaking. “You just focus on this today, okay? Let me take care of what else there is to do. I can even do the talking later if you don’t have the strength to do so.

9:40 PM

You don’t have to do everything on your own anymore. I’m here for you to carry some of your burden. So let me at least do that for you, Loc. I love you, and loving someone means sharing everything. Not just the good things, but the bad ones too. So don’t feel like you’re burdening me with this. I just wish for you to be well. To achieve that, I’ll do whatever is needed.” @Blue Beetle

Lochlan quickly turns and hides his face into grendl’s chest. He shakes his head “there is too much to do..” he couldn’t just focus on this. He had to make sure everything was smooth. The researchers have to have time, they have to send people out into the fog, the people displaced have to have homes and food, he had to make sure that the barriers are holding. This makes his head hurt. Lochlan holds his head and cries “I don’t want to leave here…once..once I do I have to be strong…and I am not strong…” Lochlan wasn’t strong. He was weak. He was useless. He whimpers as he tries to hide from his own thoughts. The smaller male looks at grendl, his eyes red and puffy, his bags under his eyes showing, he was lost. He just hugs grendl and hide his face into his neck “please..please don’t leave me..” he begs softly. He knew grendl wasn’t going to leave him but he was still scared…nervous…he sits up and rubs his eyes. He moves to a drawer in his dresser. He pulls out a large shirt and slips it on. It was one of grendl’s. It was one that he wore if he was missing him. He moves back to bed. “This lost it scent…put it back..” he says softly as he pressed his body against grendl. Truth be told the shirt lost the scent of the troll long ago but Lochlan would still wear it in the night. He would curl up with the shirt around him. It helped him when he needed…him…when he needed grendl…when his dad first got sick, when they broke up, when the fog started, he needed grendl. He takes a deep breath and says “i…i love you..” he felt stupid fro crying so much..but it was jsut how he was

2:51 AM

@SirFüncelot

“You are strong, Loc. You are the strongest person I know.”, Grendl whispered, not knowing where these thoughts may be coming from, but that he had to stop them right there before they overtook Lochlan even more. “But someone can’t be strong all the time. I tried that, and you saw what happened. You need a break, Loc. Even if it’s not perfect timing right now, just a small break helps. Take the day off, let me handle a few things, and then come back to you.”, he suggested, closing his arms around his small frame, pulling him close to his chest, to show him that it was alright. That he would always stay here with him and keep him close. That there was nothing to worry about. As long as they had each other, they could take on the world. Not even this mysterious fog could make them give up on each other. Not after finally finding back together. “Maybe you can do something less taxing. But it’s alright even if you do nothing. Or if you take breaks in between. Sit out on a few of the things if you insist on coming along. We work through them one after the other.”, Grendl offered as an alternative to Loc doing nothing. With knowing a bit better what to watch out for now and when to interfere, Grendl felt a bit more confident, to keep him safe today even if he wanted to come along and do their duties together. They would manage it somehow, despite him fearing for Lochlan’s health. He should rest. Not just because of his back injury, but also because he wasn’t in a particularly good place mentally right now. Even though… He would probably just end up spiraling down an even darker path if he left him on his own. Maybe it really was better if they stayed together for now, and Grendl kept on distracting Loc as best as he could. With a peck on the top of Loc’s head, Grendl returned his words, quietly. “I love you too, starshine…”, staying like this for a few moments in silence, thinking about what the best thing would be to do right now,

3:45 AM

only slowly coming up with a possible plan to maybe help Loc. He really hoped it would help, but even if it didn't, at least they would be together. “Loc… How about we get up, maybe get something to eat on the way, and I’ll get you one of my other shirts from our encampment? I need to get some clothes anyway… And check in with the others.”, he thought out loud, offering some kind of plan for the day that wasn’t as stressful yet and giving Loc something to do. If he wanted to continue, they could slowly add onto that. With their differences out of the way, he had other things that needed to be discussed as well. Especially concerning his men. They probably didn’t want to stay in their tents forever. Especially with him kind of living in the palace right now. “I also wanted to ask… You offered us a place to stay when we arrived, and… well… I’m kind of staying here now, so… does that offer still stand for my men? I don’t think they are pretty excited to keep on camping out of time when they could have a real bed and a room and…”, Grendl felt a bit embarrassed, remembering how big of an ass he had been at that time, feeling rather bad because of that. “Sorry again… I-I’ve been such an asshole for no reason. I’m an idiot, Loc, but I’m happy to be your idiot…” Not that an apology would ever be enough, but at least he had received a second chance. Which was more than he had ever deserved. @Blue Beetle

He looks at grendl and nods. He doesn’t move and says “ok…that..that sounds good..” he says softly as he slowly sits up and rubs his eyes. He looks at grendl and smiles “of course the offer still stands.. I will have the room made and cleaned for them.” He leans down and kisses him. “You are ok grendl..we were both idiots..” he says softly. He would move to get dressed. He brushes his hair and sighs as he struggles to get his shirt on. He wanted to wear a black shirt and black pants but the shirt wasn’t working. He sighs softly as he rubs his eyes not wanting to be awake. He turns to grendl and says “help?” His eyes showed his feelings and emotions. He didn’t and couldn’t hide from his love. Once his shirt was one he slipped ok his pants and moved to the bathroom and fixes his hair and washes his face. “Ok..ready..” he says softly. He takes grendl’s hand as they start to walk down. His stomach grumbles but Lochlan didn’t go for food “if you want to get food you can…” they were still having hot food for them. He bites his lip as he looks away from the food. He didn’t want to eat. His mind was beating him up for even looking at the food. If grendl wanted food Lochlan would just go and sit down to wait. He would look at his hands and tries to not cry. His emotions were everywhere.

4:13 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl joined Loc in front of the wardrobe, going through the clothes he had left behind, not finding anything as dark as he liked. Most of them were warm earth tones, meant to complement Loc’s own clothes. He would have to get changed when they reached his tent. Until then, he chose the darkest clothes he had. They were forest green, with just a few delicate stitches, but none of the elaborate designs that covered most of the other pieces. He didn’t get to put it on yet, interrupted by Loc’s small cry of help, taking it out of his hands and making him turn around to help the fairy into it. Especially careful, he helped him adjust his wings, before kissing his temple and getting dressed himself. Soon, they were on their way. Only shortly stopping at the kitchen’s. Lochlan’s comment made him sigh, but he didn’t say anything, instead smiling and telling him to wait here for a moment. Grendl went and grabbed some things they could eat on the way or easily sit down and eat. He even grabbed a handful of loose nuts and dried fruit, tossing them into his pocket in case a curious little creature came around looking for food once more. Less than five minutes later, Grendl rejoined Loc, making sure he had been alright on his own, as he took his hand and they started their walk towards the town’s outskirts. He was eating a small round piece of baked dough filled with meat and vegetables, still steaming hot, occasionally glancing over at Loc, who still tried his best to avoid the food even though his stomach had growled before, and he certainly was hungry. “Is the small park still around here? With the pond? Maybe we can sit there for a bit while I finish eating?”, Grendl offered, unsure if Loc would ask for something to eat himself or if he would have to get creative again. No matter what, he was determined to at least make him eat a bit. Especially after he had only breakfast yesterday… @Blue Beetle

Lochlan watches him and smiles softly “yeah…” he takes grendl to the park. It was small and had a few benches around the area. He sits on the ground and hums lightly. His eyes moving to children playing. He wondered if grendl would want to have children.. he blushes as he shakes his head and bites his lip. “Do..do you think your mother would…approve of us?” He had never met his mother. He only heard stories. He didnt know what she might think about their relationship. It would break him if they coudlnt be together… He looks at grendl and then out to the small lake. There were birds and other creatures in the water splashing and moving around. His eyes move up to a jewelry shop. He smiles as he thinks about the ring. The ring that he would give. He wanted to propose grendl. He wanted grendl to know that he was it. That they were together for their lives. He looks at the troll and smiles. “I love you..” he whispers as he falls into leaning against Grendle. The wind started to pick up as they sat there. Once grendl was finished they would stand and lochlan took grendl’s hand. “Should i hold your hand once we get to your tent..” he didnt want to make anyone uncomfortable..but he also didnt want to let the other’s hand go. He looks at grendl and just hopes that they would be able to be together.. the fairy people seemed to welcome grenld to hold their king’s hand and to love him. Their arms were open to many of the trolls. Even now their were trolls trying different food and talk to the fairies.

5:19 AM

@SirFüncelot

His mother… Grendl hadn’t thought that he would think about her today, but Loc asked about her, so… He probably should answer, despite keeping things very vague so far regarding her. She was a strict but kind mother in her own way, but also a lot less open than his father had been regarding the fairies. She didn’t even want to come into their kingdom or meet a fairy. Her views were old and very extreme. She agreed with nearly all the prejudices and stereotypes there were, only seeing bad things in the fairies and dooming an alliance between trolls and fairies before it even began. “She…”, as much as he wanted to say something positive and nice to raise Lochlan’s spirits, if this should work, he had to be truthful, even if the truth hurt. They would find a way around it. Somehow. “She… She probably wouldn’t. Or at least it would take her a long time. She’s not as open-minded as father was. She’s gentler, but her disdain for fairies runs deep.”, Grendl explained, holding onto Loc’s hand tight, brushing against the back of it with his fingers. Of course, this was no reason for them to part ways. If his mother didn’t approve of them, then so be it. This wasn’t her decision to make, but his, and he was very happy with Loc, a fairy, by his side. No one could ever make him happier. He ate in silence, occasionally glancing at Loc beside him, who wasn’t particularly interested in anything he offered him. Grendl would just have to keep trying with the things he had grabbed for him. Maybe something like that would get him to eat. After all, he had seemed rather intrigued by the sweet bread yesterday. Maybe this was the way to go. After all, sweet bread had been his all-time favorite. Before, he had been able to eat it with each meal, never growing tired of it, to the point that Grendl had teased him with it, making them both laugh. He liked remembering the moment, feeling it flood his chest with warm,

11:05 AM

happy emotions as they began walking. “It’s alright. We’re together now. We'll work this out together, and we won’t be separated any longer. I’m not sure if we should make an official announcement yet, not with everything else that’s still going on, but… I don’t want to hide anymore, Loc. I want to show everyone who the partner I've chosen is.”, Grendl answered, a slight smile passing over his lips as he tightened his grip on Loc’s hand. They made their way to the encampment, checking in with a few of the trolls and making sure that they knew they could move into the palace by midday. After that, they went to his own tent. He let Loc choose something of his he could wear to make himself feel a bit more safe, while he changed into something black and more appropriate, too. “Do you want me to stay in your room?”, he finally asked, still buttoning up his shirt, facing Loc, before realizing how weird that sounded. “I-I don’t mean it like that. I love sharing a room with you. I don’t want it any other way. I just meant for work. I would need my own desk, and as big as your room is, I don’t think another one would fit.”, Grendl tried to explain and fix his initial mistake, his voice sounding a bit panicked and embarrassed. Words really weren’t his strong suit… @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at grendl as he speaks of his mother. He didnt know what to think..he nods softly “right..” he didnt know what to think. He wanted grendl to be with him but also..would he not want to be with him if his mother didnt like lochlan? He shakes his head. No stop thinking that way. Grendl loves you..he takes a deep breath as they stand and move to walk with grendl. He blushes softly as he takes the fairy’s hand. He leans into the troll. They walked and he just let grendl check in and speak with his people. He moves into his tent and sits on the bed. He hums lightly and takes the shirt holding it close. He takes a deep breath and already feels better. He looks at grendl and his face fell. He..he didnt want to stay with him? He listens to him and sighs “we can get you a office room if you want..i..i would like for you tot stay…but..if..if you don’t want too i can have a bedroom set up for you..” he says sfotly as he looks down at the shirt. He takes a deep breath as he stands and smiles “it is ok…if you want to have a bedroom for yourself you dont have to stay with me…i..i understand grendl..” he says softly as he moves to the bed again and sits down. He takes a deep breath with the shirt and jsut wants to be hugged. He slips on the shirt and curls up in the larger shirt. His whole body was able to fit in the shirt. He looks at grendl and hums “if..if you want to check in on things at the research area….i need to go to get something.” He says sfotly as he stands and slips the shirt off. He folds the shirt and holds it close. “Then…at sundown..we..we will have the..furneal..” he says sfotly as he looks down. He bites his lip and tries to not break down. “Breathe loc…breathe..” he tells himself as he takes a deep breath

3:51 AM

@SirFüncelot

What he had feared most had occurred: Loc had completely misunderstood his words, making Grendl panic slightly as he nearly instantly dropped everything to walk across the room and cup the fairies face with both of his hands, making him look at Grendl. “I don’t want my own room. Not for as long as you don’t mind me having over and inside yours. I just… I just need an office.”, he tried to clarify, looking deep into Loc’s eyes, before adding more things he had thought about that could maybe help with that. “If-If possible, it could be close by. Or we could move another desk there for you too?”, Grendl offered, blushing slightly at the thought of even getting to spend time with the fairy while they worked. It was possible that this turned into a little bit too much attention and maybe soon they would be able to spend a little bit more time apart, but for now he didn’t even want to be apart from him for longer than absolutely needed, fearing what would happen if they were apart. “I don’t want to be apart from you either, Loc…”, Grendl mumbled, pulling him closer, admiring how cute he looked in his shirt only for a second before kissing the top of his head. “Every time I close my eyes, I fear that you’ve disappeared when I open them again. That this is just another of my twisted nightmares. But it is real. I know it is, because you are here. More beautiful and handsome than I could ever dream. You are real, all of this is real, and we are going to stay together from now on, Loc.”, he fidgeted slightly with the hem of his shirt Loc had taken, unsure if what he said was right and not just putting additional strain on the other. He still continued, because his feelings mattered and Loc had asked him to share them. So Grendl did exactly that, trying to be more honest with himself and Loc too. “I want to fall asleep next to you and wake up with you. I want to eat together, laugh, cry. I want the whole world to see how important you are to me.

5:08 AM

I want to kiss and hug you, spend my whole day close to you, Loc.”, he paused shortly, to kiss his cheek before picking up where he had left off. “I know this isn’t always possible, especially with the work we have to do, and we still have to figure out what to do about both our kingdoms, because I never want to return there without you, but I also can’t keep you away from here. If this is all over... When I’ve gotten to show you around my kingdom… I would love to discuss how to solve this, but for now… for now I’m happy as long as I can be by your side. Just keep me close to you.”, with that, he tightened the hug, as if he intended to never let him go again. It took a bit before they pulled away from each other, with Loc standing up, slipping out of his shirt. Grendl just listened, grabbing his hands after he was finished talking. Pressing them together and kissing them both. “I’ll be there. Where can I find you, so we can go together if you want?”, Grendl answered with a slight smile meant to cheer Loc up. “I’ll be back as soon as I’m done. You won’t even notice I’m gone at all.”, he promised, kissing his fingertips once more, before taking something out of his coat pocket and placing it on the shirt Loc was still holding. It was a small sweet bread roll as well as a handful of nuts. “Give this to Kal if you see him. I can’t finish it all. I’m stuffed. Would be a waste to just throw it away.” Grendl felt bad for using such a bad trick, but it pained him even more if Loc would just wither away without him even trying to prevent it. At least a little bit of food… @Blue Beetle

Loc leaned into grendl and kisses his hand. He sighed. He overreacted and grendl calmed his mind. He listened to him and nods “ok…we can use the large office on the same floor of my room…” he leans up and kisses grendl. “I love you..i want to be near you too and i dont want you to leave…we can figure out how to be together and be king’s for our kingdom..” he says as he hugs grendl and pulls away. He looks at the sweet bread and smiles. “Ok..” he says sfotly. His eyes were glued to the bread. He wanted to eat it..maybe..maybe he could? Just a bite.. he looks at him and says “i will be at my room getting ready close to sundown…then we can meet at the park in the center of town..” he smiled softly. He loved grendl. He loved him for wanting to be there for the fairy. He kisses him once more before moving away from the tent. He would walk to the center of town and looks around. He smiled before moving to a store. He walks in and the jeweler looks at the king. “Y-your highness! How can i help you?” Lochaln moves to the counter and says “can you make me a ring..for…a proposal…” lochlan went on to describe the size and design of the ring. The flower that he wanted to be modeled on the ring. The two fairies make a plan and lochlan leaves with a date to pick it up. It would be done jsut a few days later. Lochaln quickly moves to his room and sets down the bread and shirt. He takes the bread and eats it. He sighs as his body had fuel. He looks at the desk and hums lightly. Lochlan moves to a near room. He opens the door and a large room was there. There was a large desk that would be able to use. He hums before getting to work. He moved his desk from his room to the office room. He set everything up. He sighed and takes a deep breath. He smiled and moves to get ready. He takes a quick shower and moves to get dressed. He wore a black shirt and pants. He slipped on his black jacket. He hadn’t worn it since his mother….

5:29 AM

he takes a deep breath as he does his hair and moves to the town center to meet with grendl

5:30 AM

@SirFüncelot

After separating after their final kiss, Grendl made sure to pick up the pace. He certainly didn’t want to leave Loc waiting later on, and besides the research center, he wanted to check on the barricades as well. And he still had to send a letter back home, asking how they were faring and if it was possible to get some of their Blessed Mud, not wanting for Loc’s wounds to turn into everlasting scars. With this tight schedule in mind, Grendl set out, first towards the building that was now used as a research facility. Again, he spoke with their head researcher, even noting down whatever he deemed important enough for Loc, so he wouldn’t forget anything. It wasn’t much, but now that he was alone, he at least could take a closer look at the beasts, which, even to him, were quite scary. Especially without any sort of real weapon on him. Soon, he could finish up there. It wasn’t even midday yet when he made his way over towards their improvised barricades, checking up on his men there, informing them as well that they should be able to move into the castle soon. He made sure to not cross paths with the general. Without Lochlan around… Well… He had a feeling their encounter would just needlessly escalate, and even without him, he could tell that the fog hadn’t moved since the last time and that there hadn’t been any more monster attacks, which was good for now and certainly would make Loc a lot happier. Hearing that for now they were out of danger. As for the evacuated people… Grendl had no idea where they had been placed or who to talk to, so unfortunately, he couldn’t find out anything about that, but he was sure they were doing fine as well. Someone had probably taken them in, or they had received a room inside a tavern or inn. And if that wasn’t enough to calm Loc’s worries, they could go and investigate tomorrow. Now there was only the letter left. For that, he returned to their encampment, where most of his things still were.

10:42 AM

Only gradually were they brought to the castle, which was alright with him. Quickly, he wrote a few lines addressed to his mother, sending it with one of their own birds. As much as he had wanted to send Kal he kind of feared he wouldn’t return or that something would happen to him on the way. Grendl didn’t want to risk that. He had grown far too fond of the small creature to risk that. Lastly, he changed into something more formal, a black uniform, the one he had worn for many occasions like this. His father’s death, the deaths of many good men and friends, and now even for the fairy king. With the graveness finally settling in, he returned to the palace, making his way towards Loc’s room. Grendl knocked lightly, before he entered with a quiet: “It’s me, Loc. I’m back.” The fairy was still getting ready, putting on his jacket as he opened the door and smiling at him as best he could. “Got everything done. Even took you some notes.”, with that, he showed him a slightly crinkled piece of paper but put it away before Lochlan could grab it. “How are you feeling?”, he stroked his cheek, pushing a still lightly damp strand of hair behind his ear. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks up at grendl as he walks in. He smiles and looks at the note. He went to take it but grendl took it. He sighs softly before leaning into grendls hand. “I am…ok..i guess…it..it is just a lot..” he smiles as he moves and hugs grendl. He closes his eyes. “I dont want to go…i..i cant..” he whispers. He tries to not cry as he hides into grendl. He wipes his eyes as he looks back up to grendl. “Thank you for being here…i..i dont know what i would do without you..” he says sfotly. He takes grendls hand and kisses it softly. “Ready..?” They would move out of his…no their room. Lochlan keeps his hand in grendl’s. He takes a deep breath before stepping out of the great tree. The people of the kingdom are there. They bow to the two kings. Lochlan squeezes grendls hand before walking. They walk and the people follow. Fairies and trolls follow. They walk out of the main city. A small path leads them into the forest. The forest closes around them. As they walk the path is now being lit by small candles. As they walk a large old tree comes into the view. The old tree was a old willow. The elder tree. This is were the people are taken to be returned to their earth. To be giving back to their gods. Lochaln bites his lip and tries to not cry. The people moves around the tree. Lochlan lets go of grendl’s hand and moves to the tree. There is a two elders. They bow as they step away and there laid the old king. His father. He takes a deep breath and bows to the old king. “Father….king…you were strong and you fought…you may now rest..” tears roll down hsi face as he uses some magic to make a small flower. He takes the flower and lays it on his father’s chest. He steps away as the elders start to chant a spell. The willow sways softly in the wind. The leaves fall gently. It was quiet and peaceful. Lochlan looks at grendl and moves to him before leaning into him. The willow starts to gently glows. The grass around the old king starts to reach up and wrap around the king

12:01 PM

. Lochlan hums lightly, it was a fairy song. One about peacful passing. The people of both kingdoms bow and some children move to place flowers on the king. The children bows to lochlan and rushes off. Lochlan hides his face into grendl as the grass moves up and covers the king fully. Lochlan knew his father was gone. The body of the king was taken back into the tree and into the earth. A branch moves down to lochlan. A small flower blooms. It was his father. He lightly touches the branch and says “rest now father..” the branch is taken back and the king was taken and being put to rest.

12:01 PM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl wasn’t sure what to expect. He had never taken part in a funeral of the fairies, but he was determined to be there for Loc as best as he could, holding his hand tightly as they made their way out of the city, followed by fairies and trolls alike. The tree they reached was beautiful under any other circumstances, but seeing it right now, filled him with sadness. He squeezed Loc’s hand, reassuring him that he was still next to him. Not caring about what anyone else was thinking about them holding hands. He watched him closely as he approached his father a final time, saying a last farewell, before returning to him, leaning in close. Automatically, Grendl put his arm around him, pulling him closer against his chest and stroking his upper arm for reassurance. They watched the late king's body get wrapped up, lifted from where he had been laying and towards the tree as well. Soon glowing in a similar light as the willow. Even the ground around them began giving off this strange light, a rather mystical experience, making Grendl watch in awe and sadness, as small specks of light escaped the bundle of grass. Like lightning bugs, they drifted off, gathering in the crown of the trees, seemingly joining many others up there. Like stars, they glowed together, making even tears gather in Grendl’s eyes. While wiping them away, he squeezed Loc’s arm, watching with as much sadness as he did as the grass retracted, the body seemingly vanished without a trace. The glow only subsided slowly, pulling back into the tree until only the glowing orbs between the branches remained, staying for a little while longer before slowly drifting to the ground, falling like the first snow in winter. Gently, they drifted around them like sparks. Some approached the people, seemingly dancing and interacting with them as if they wanted to cheer them up. Two of the many began swirling around Loc. Doing everything to stop them from sinking too fast.

8:21 PM

It just made Grendl tear up more, because even though he had no idea what this really meant, if it was just a trick of the tree meant to soothe their aches or if this truly were all the souls of their people that weren’t forgotten, but it was one of the most beautiful things he had seen in a long time. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at the small orbs and smiles. He leans into grendl as the lights fade away and all is left are the people and the tree. The people start to move off giving time to Lochlan and grendl. Loc doesn’t break while the people of his and grendl lands are there. But he does break when they leave. His knees giving out as he falls to the ground. Sobs come from him. Coughing also comes and blood as well. He covers his mouth as he coughs. He looks at grendl and just hides his face and body into the other. He didn’t want his father gone. He whimpers softly gripping into troll. The two orbs land on his wings as he cries. The light from them bouncing off the glass like wings. He cries softly. Why was the world taking everything he had. His mind was hurting as he cried. He just held onto grendl and sits in his arms. Wanting to hide from the world. Lochlan coughs a few more times before he calms down and looks at his love. He leans into him and says “I…I want to go home..” his voice was soft and raw from his crying and coughing fits. He stands shaking as he leans into grendl. His eyes red and puffy with sadness. He looks once more at the tree and takes a dee breath “they are together now..” he says softly before turning and starting to walk away. The walk was quiet as they moved though the forest. His mind was blank as he wanted nothing more than to lay on his bed with grendl and kal. He was also hungry. He looks down and bites his lip as his stomach growls. A blush rushes to his face

1:17 AM

@SirFüncelot

As Loc broke down, Grendl made sure to kneel down with him, covering him with his arms, giving him a safe space to just let his feelings run free, while he stroked the back of his head. He said nothing as he coughed up blood; his worried expression said more than a thousand words, while he just brushed the remainder away with the back of his hand. They would have to talk about this later, because he didn’t want to lose Loc too, and in case this was something that could be healed… He would certainly do everything in his power to cure him. They remained like this for what felt like an eternity until the fairy began to stir, looking at him with tired eyes. Grendl just nodded, kissing his forehead and helping him stand. His legs appeared to be rather weak, making him grip tighter to keep him from falling over as they began to leave. It was a struggle to walk like this, worrying that Loc might trip over any branch or stone that laid in his way, and there was only so much Grendl could take, before his worries grew too big. “Get on my back, before you stumble and fall…”, he spoke softly, kneeling down to make it easier for him. Surely it seemed like Loc was a child like this, but with his back still injured… He didn’t want to risk accidentally touching it if he carried him in any other way. And having the other attached to his back like a small squirrel… It was kind of cute. Or as cute as their current situation allowed. “Do you want to eat with me? We could make ourselves comfortable on your bed if you don’t mind the crumbs. We can cuddle… I can tell you more about my place…”, Grendl began listing a few things, hoping it would maybe get Loc to eat something else. If they were eating together… Maybe that would help.

5:53 AM

Or if he gave it a special name? “We could call it a first date, since our breakup? Just you and me and probably Kal.”, he added with a small chuckle, thinking how the little creature was going to get in their way, stealing their food and causing mischief wherever it went. @Blue Beetle

Lochaln look at grendl and climbs onto his back. He hides his face and hums “i would like that…” he mumbles as they walk. “I would like to have a date with you..” he was starting to feel slightly better. He coughs sfotly and whimpers. “My head hurts..” he says as he closes his eyes. He would keep them closed as they walk. He loved grendl for helping him feel better. He loved that the troll was trying to help him eat. He loved grendl. He opens his eyes as they get close to the center of town. He yawns and rubs his eyes. “I always want to eat with you..” he says as they move to the grand tree. A maid comes to them and ask if they want any food. Lochlan let grendle order before tapping on the others shoulder. “Lets go to my room…i want to show you something…” he says sfotly. As they move to the room he wiggles for grendl to let him down. He doesnt go to the bedroom but moves to a room next to the bedroom. He opens the door and shows grendl the office. It had two desk one bigger than the other. He moves into the room and smiles. “I did this today..you wanted a office so..i made one…you have a desk and some paper and pens..” he goes to show him the desk. “And my desk is here..” he points to the other small desk. “We can work together…if..if you want..” he says sfotly as he bites his lip. He looks down and plays with his hands. “Do,..do you like it..” he was worried…it wasnt right. He hated it. He hides his face and whimpers. “I..i dont have to work in here…or..if you want a different room or a separate bedroom..”

6:27 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl enjoyed having Loc this close. He could feel him laying against his back, which made him smile. Especially with his comments, because he felt the same. Even if it wasn’t anything elaborate that wasn’t really supposed to get called a date, they were the ones who decided what this was, and if they called it a date, then so be it. Because why shouldn’t eating together in bed while cuddling counted as much as a date as going out to eat or doing anything else fancy? Grendl liked it like this. Still feeling a bit unsure if, truly, no one would be opposed to them. Going on a date in public with Loc would be new. They've been hidden away until now. This would be a rather big step for the both of them. Before following Loc’s request, he made sure to choose something they both liked to eat, as well as something small for Kal because certainly he would join them too as soon as they settled, and Grendl surely wouldn’t fight with him over every piece of food he would grab. Which would probably still happen, but at least he tried to prevent it. Loc’s surprise, on the other hand… He hadn’t been sure what to expect, but as he brought him to the room and opened the door, Grendl had to take a moment to take it all in. Just staring at everything inside before a smile began creeping onto his face. “Loc…”, Grendl hadn’t any words to express what he wanted to say; instead, he grabbed him and pulled Lochlan into a hug. “It’s-It’s beautiful. I love it!”, he finally managed to say, hoping to crush his worries with that. “Of course we’ll work here together. That’s why you put our desks together, isn’t it?”, he added, slowly letting go to look at everything a little bit more. He let his hand trail over the wood of the bigger desk, circling around it and doing the same on the other side. Sitting together like this… it would be new too, but a good new. He liked this. It made him happy.

8:54 AM

So much so that he couldn’t help but smile widely at Loc as he turned towards him again. “I don’t want to change a thing about it. It’s perfect as it is! Thank you, Loc.”, with that, he gave him a quick kiss on the top of his head. Squeezing him once more, as if he wanted to amplify his thanks. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan leans into him and sighs. He did good. He looks at him and smiles “yeah…i..i would like to work together..” he watches him and giggles as he is squeezed. He leans into grenld and takes a deep breath. “Thank you..” he says before taking his hand and moving back to the bedroom. Loc moves and climbs into bed and just flops. He curls up under blankets. It smelt like grendl…he liked it. He doesnt move as a maid knocks and hands them two plates with drinks. She bows and leaves them. Lochlan smells the food and bites his lip as he sits up and pulls his knees to his chest. He didnt want to eat but it was a date…it was a happy time..he leans forward and takes the sweet bread and nibbles on the bread. It was good..as always. He still coughs a small amount as he eats. His eyes were jsut looking at his feet. He didnt know hat to feel. He felt lost, happy, sad…all at once. He was scared for the future with the fog but also happy to have grendl and hopeful for what might be coming. He looks at grendl and pats next to him for the troll to sit. Once he sat lochlan leans into his shoulder/arm. He sighs. “Thanky ou…for..being there.” He says as he nibbles on the bread and moves onto some small furit. His eyes showed he was tired but also that he wanted to eat all of what was on that plate. But all he did was take small bites of the fruit and the bread. Kal shows up and moves his way to sit infront of grendl and mew at him. His eyes big and round. He wanted food. Lochlan rolls his eyes and says “that bird..” he smiles. He loved Kal. He had raised him. The first long distance message was to grendl. Kal was like their child…this thought makes him blush and cough. He grabs a tissue and coughs into it. A iron scent filled the room

10:28 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl just watched Loc for a while as he curled himself up under the blankets like a small squirrel before joining him. Moving close, letting the other rest his head against him while he picked up something to eat for himself. “You don’t have to thank me. Not for that. I should have come to my senses much earlier. It took just too long…”, he mumbled, stopping himself. They weren’t here to push the blame around. This was supposed to be a happy and good time in the midst of all this chaos, so he better stop himself right here and now. “But that doesn’t matter right now, does it? We are here together. We have each other finally back… That’s enough for me right now. I don’t want to think about anything else but you right now, Loc.”, Grendl spoke quietly, resting his head atop Loc’s and closing his eyes for a moment until hearing a familiar sound, followed by a demanding tug on his sleeve. With a sigh, Grendl looked into the big eyes of Kal, that were looking at him first, and then wandered over to the meat on his plate. Grendl picked up a small piece, raising it above Kal’s head and watching with amusement as he stood up on his hind legs and tried to catch it. After playing a bit like this, he finally caved in and let him have the piece, patting his cute little head as he wolfed the meat down, making Grendl chuckle lightly. Grabbing a piece for himself, he leaned back against Loc, slightly worried about his continued coughing fits. "Loc… I don't want to sound like I'm prying too deeply, but I'm worried about you. The coughing, the blood… I'm sorry, but I can't ignore it. I can’t lose you. Not after finally getting you back.", gently he kissed his brow, brushing a strand of hair back as he looked at him, worried. "Can you tell me what's going on? Is there anything that can be done to… to make you get better?", he added, breathing more pronounced to not lose his composure and let his worry completely take over.

12:31 AM

He didn’t want to scream at Loc for not telling him. They were only back together for a few days. He couldn’t expect him to tell everything right away. He had to calm down. It wasn’t that bad. Or at least he kept on telling himself that, because otherwise this would only make his annoyance and anger grow faster. Grendl truly had to learn how to manage this better. If there was anything he didn't want to do, it was scream and shout at Loc again. Maybe he should have just kept ignoring it? But would that really have been the better choice than facing it head-on? @Blue Beetle

Loc watch kal and grendl. He looks at him and blushes “the doctors think it is stress…from..everything…” he says. He hides his face as he tries to speak “it..it started after my father got sick…then the fog…and..everything..” he says softly. His eyes were fixed on his hands. “They think it should get better after all of the this is taken care of but…yeha.,” his words were soft “I..I am sorry.,” his says as tears roll down his face. He wipes his eyes and sighs. “They have checked me for my father illness and it isn’t that..I..,I haven’t been really able to use magic a lot..so there is.. a… theory that I..I am not fully connected to the magic of our world..” he says as he looks at grendl. Fairies are magical beings. They need to have magic to be health. If they suffer from a period of high stress and emotions then they might not be able to connect to the magic as well. This causes then to have health issues. Loc’s emotions were high and low after they broke up. He stopped using magic and he stopped connecting to the magic of the world. “I am sorry…”

1:05 AM

@SirFüncelot

Getting a straight answer helped a lot with calming him, preventing an outburst, even though what he heard was less than ideal. At least it wasn’t some incurable disease. But seeing Loc like this… Away from the magic that flowed through every fairy… Grendl couldn’t help it. He just pulled him into a tight hug, letting Loc cry against his chest while he patted his head. He wasn’t particularly well-connected to the magic around them. Most trolls weren’t, so he couldn’t really understand his struggle, but if these were some of the side effects, he could understand a little bit better how bad this was. “No… No, Loc… I’m sorry. I nearly snapped for no reason… Because I was worried, but also disappointed, you wouldn’t tell me that. I-I…”, Grendl wasn’t sure what he wanted to add, instead falling silent, grabbing the back of Loc’s head, and just holding him close. “I’ll try my best to lift your burden. I-I just want you to get better soon. I-I can’t… I can’t stand seeing you like this. I feel bad for doing this to you. For not being there for you earlier… I… I could have prevented this.” “I’m glad, though, that it isn’t incurable. I wouldn’t be able to keep going if you were to leave me. I’m not that strong, Loc. I need you… I want you in my life. And if that shouldn’t be possible, I at least want you to be happy and healthy. It pains me…”, Grendl just spoke out loud what he thought, not particularly caring what exactly he said, while burying his face against the top of Loc’s had. This was supposed to be a nice, cute evening to forget about the stress of the day and here they were… Crying and wailing against each other… How was he supposed to make Loc happy like this? If he just kept on pulling his mood down… Would he ever get better like that? @Blue Beetle

Lochlan looks at him and leans into his chest. He sits in the others lap and whimpers. “No..you were worried…it is ok..you didnt cause this..” he says softly as he kisses him softly. He leans on his chest and wipes his eyes. “I need you too…i…I missed you so much…i would just…look at the sky and wonder if you were looking too..” he says as he sits up and kisses his cheeks. “Shhh..dont cry..this is a date..” he says softly. He kisses grenld and settles sitting into his lap. He grabs grendl’s plate and holds it for him. He takes some meat and feeds it to grendl. “When this is all over…i would like to see your home…i know we talked about it before..” he says sfotly as he even eats some of the fruit on his plate. “Maybe…meet your mother?” He asks and tilts his head. He wanted to see where grendl grew up. Where he ran around. He wanted to see the flowers and the land of grendl’s home. He wanted to see the beauty of it. He eats some meat as he leans against the troll. “Do…do you think when this is done…you will go back?” He didnt want to see grendl leave but he knew that he would. He had a kingdom..a people to take care of. “I..i dont want you too but you have a kingdom..so…i guess we could go back and forth? Visit each other?” He says as he looks at the troll. Maybe they could make a new center fo the world…if loc’s plan went well then they would be able to live together in that new place…

10:13 AM

@SirFüncelot

“I-I did. Often. Remembering what you told me about the stars. All the stories”, Grendl answered honestly, slowly calming down with Loc’s gentle words and caring gestures. He smiled at him slightly, eating whatever he offered him and nodding along. “We could. I would love to. There are so many things I’ve always wanted to show you.”, he paused for a short moment, taking and chewing another piece of meat Loc had held out for him. “Everything. I’ve wanted to show you everything. All the beautiful things, so you believed me when I told you…” He felt a bit stupid for thinking this, but it was such a permanent thought that outsiders couldn’t understand the true beauty of the swamps and bogs that it was always the first thing he worried about. But with Lochlan he didn’t really have to. He called even him beautiful, which made Grendl’s heart flutter with joy. It was one of the best things Loc could say to him. It made him happy each time he heard it. “My mother… On the other hand… I want you to meet her, but I’m not sure if it will be a good meeting. She would probably leave as soon as she saw you. I… I don’t want… I don’t know what to do about that, but… We’re together now. We’ll find a solution together.”, Grendl smiled, kissing Loc, carefully taking the plates from him and setting them down next to them again, so they could keep on cuddling. It helped calm him and made him think clearly. Also, this was one of the main reasons they had come here, so why stop? “I don’t know, yet. I don’t have a solution. I want to spend all my time with you, but I don’t know if that is going to be possible. I certainly have to return some time…”, Grendl paused to sigh heavily, hugging Loc a bit tighter, mindful of his back injury while doing so. “I thought I could take you with me when this is over. Maybe we could keep moving between both kingdoms?”, he said, speaking his thoughts out loud, grabbing a bunch of grapes, slowly offering them to Loc,

2:58 AM

while occasionally eating one himself. “Or… You know… We could always build our own place, between both places. Like a bridge to show our unity? I don’t know much about that, but I would love to be able to live somewhere with you forever, without having to move too much. @Blue Beetle

Lochlan leans into grendl as he speaks. He looks at him and nods “we will figure it out…i wont make the mistake of losing you again..” he says as he kisses grendls neck and sighs. He nods and says “maybe we can have a city that lets both of our people can live in…” he says as he hugs grendl. He doesnt moves as he sighs. He loved being her with grendl. Loc sits up and looks at grendl. “Once this is over..i want to see your home. See everything..then figure out how we can be closer..” he says as he smiles. He stretches and groans as his back was hurting. He lays back down before sighing “i lvoe you…so much.” He says. “I wont make that mistake…I wont loose you. I cant lose you..” he says as they lay there. Lochlan looks at grendl and just watches him. His hand moving to hold grendls face. “You are handsome..” he says softly almost a whisper. Lochlan sits up and yawns “will you help me wash my back and re wrap my back?” He trusted the male. He infront of grendl and slips off his shirt. The bandages were slightly red. Lochlan moves his bandages off his back. His wounds were healing but they were still hurting. He sighs as he looks at grendl “are they…bad? Do..do you think they will scar?” He asks. He didnt look at his back. He hated the look of them..he wasnt as pretty…he looks down at his hands. Would grendl not like him now?

3:14 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc’s compliment made Grendl’s entire face turn bright red. The fact that he was whispering it to him didn’t really help. If anything, it only made it worse, as his blush even reached the back of his neck and the tips of his ears, making him look like a giant tomato. The only thing that could save him from this embarrassment, was burying his face in the crook of Loc’s neck. He wanted to wait there until he felt the heat leave him, but wasn’t able to, as Lochlan soon sat up, leaving him there, trying to cover his face with both of his hands. How could he just say something like that? Without second thought? “Yes… Yes, I will. Just… give me a moment.”, Grendl spoke through the palms of his hands, peeking through his fingers to watch Loc take off his shirt and then his bandages. He sat up, still feeling flushed and a little bit embarrassed, but he also wanted to be there for Loc, standing up to cup his face and give him a light kiss. “You will look beautiful no matter what. They make you look fierce.”, he answered, brushing a thumb over his cheek. “No one will want to mess with you like that.” Grendl laughed slightly, before brushing a hand up and through Loc’s hair, letting it rest at the back of his head, and tilting it up for another kiss. “Even if they do scar you’re still the most beautiful person I’ll ever know. I’m sure they’ll make you look even better. More sexy and dangerous. Or do you think my scars make me look less appealing?” Sure, his weren’t as prominent as Loc’s, if they did scar, but he never recalled him calling them ugly. Of course, they looked quite bad right now, but as soon as the redness went away, and they didn’t bleed anymore, they would look a lot better. Loc certainly shouldn’t worry too much about that. As if he could ever not love him. That just wasn’t possible. Never in a thousand years. @Blue Beetle

Lochaln giggles as he sees grendl blush. “Awww did that make you embarrassed?” He smiles and kisses grendl. He listens to the male and smiles. “Thank you..” he says before kissing grendl and pinching his cheeks “you are so cute when you blush and get embarrassed!” He giggles as he pulls grendl into the bed and kisses his face. “So so cute and handsome.” He says as eh giggles. He loved grendl’s blush and how he reacted. “You are handsome and strong and cute.” His hands pinching his cheek slightly and his lips kissing all over grendl. He just left his back open to the world as he loved on grendl. He wanted to make him melt alittle. He looks at grendl and holds his face. “I love you.” He says and kisses him. His kiss was slow and really showed that he was loved and that loc loved him with all his heart. He pulls away slightly and leans into grendl’s neck. “You are my light..” he mumbles just loving to have grendl hold him again. He missed this. He missed grendl holding him and making him feel as if nothing bad would happen. He loved grendl for supporting him though everything. He would make sure to never lose the troll again. His heart knew what he wanted to do. As soon as he could he would marry this troll. He would tell the world that he loved grendl and that he wanted to live his life with him. He sits up and kisses grendl before getting off his lap and moving to the bathroom. He starts a bath and giggles as he looks back at grendl. He got new bandages ready and put some healing herbs in the water. “Are you wanting to join me?”

4:14 AM

@SirFüncelot

All this attention, as well as the further compliments, made Grendl’s blush return even more intense than before, flushing his entire face and making him want to sink into the ground while Loc pinched his cheeks. He didn’t have anything against Loc thinking or doing this, but getting told out loud all these embarrassing things… That was just too much for Grendl. He didn’t know how Lochlan managed to keep such a straight face while he called him all these things, but he certainly wasn’t able to do so, and at least that was something that made the other especially happy. “Looooooc!”, he groaned, dragging out his name, unable to hide again while he was holding his face, instead just choosing to close his eyes in the hopes the embarrassment would vanish this way, but he was still unsuccessful, as Loc just came closer and kept going. He expected to be covered in kisses once more, but as nothing like that happened, he peeked through one eye, watching Loc leaning against him. Quickly, he turned his head, leaning down to return the favor, covering his cheek and part of his neck in gentle kisses now instead. “I love you too.”, Grendl mumbled, nearly inaudible between kisses. They remained like this a bit, just snuggling close together until Loc freed himself, standing up and leaving for the bathroom. Grendl didn’t follow right after, instead rolling onto his side and just watching what Loc was doing. Internally, he screamed because of all the things he had said and done, and he was quite glad that Loc’s question interrupted his thoughts because otherwise he might scream right here and now out of joy. “Yes, yes. Of course, I wish to join.”, Grendl spoke hastily, nearly jumping out of the bed to follow Loc into the bathroom, closing the door behind him. He joined him, giving him a small peck while unbuttoning his shirt.

5:46 AM

The herbs smelled good, and he hoped they would do whatever was needed to help with Loc’s wounds because he wasn’t sure when the mud he had asked his mother for would arrive. Or if it even would be effective… It hadn’t really been used on fairies before. He just hoped it wouldn’t be harmful for Loc. Maybe he shouldn’t have offered it to him. @Blue Beetle

Loc smiles and slips off his pants. He moves and sits into the bath. The warm water making his body melt. He sighs as he watches grendl. His face blush slightly and he giggles. Once grendl got in he would lay against the other. His face laying on the others chest. He sighs softly. “Thank you for being here…and for..giving me another chance…I know I don’t deserve it sometimes.” He say softly as he closes his eyes. His mind wouldn’t let him forget grendl leaving. How hopefulness he felt. How he cried and begged any god to bring him back. He hides his face in his hands as he tries to hide the fact that he was about to cry. That night if felt like Lochlan had died. He wanted to take back the hurtful things but he couldn’t. He hurt his love. He hurt his partner. He takes a dee breath as he finally looks at grendl, some tears in his eyes. “Thank you. I love you and I am so happy you gave me another chance..” he says as he kisses grendl. His eyes were just watching the other. They were large and filled with happiness. He never knew if he would be happy again. He wouldn’t make that same mistake. He wouldn’t let grendl leave him again. He would give up the world to be with the troll. He takes a deep breath as he sighs. “Maybe…we can have a real date one day..”

6:11 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl could feel Loc watching him intently as he undressed, only raising an eyebrow in amusement, as well as a little bit of his blush returning to his face. It felt like they were just starting to go out again. The butterflies in his chest, the weak knees, how shy he felt around him, realizing how attractive Loc thought he was despite everything… He had experienced all these things a long time ago, but now he got to feel them again, which made his heart pound as he quickly joined him in the water, letting Lochlan rest against his chest while he wrapped his arms around him. “Thank you for having me back. I should have given you a chance much sooner, too. We were both stubborn idiots… We should have come to our senses much earlier…”, Grendl added, combing a hand through Loc’s hair with a heavy sigh. He could feel the fairies' breaths becoming a bit more labored and uneven, not surprised by the tears that greeted him as Loc looked up at him again. He just kissed every single one of them away after their first initial kiss. Making sure to remind him with every single one that their feelings were mutual, and he was just as glad to have him around again. After just cuddling for a bit, finally hearing Loc mention a date, made him sit up a bit straighter, trying to look him in the eyes as a small smile crept onto his face. “I would love that. We could go out and eat. Or on a walk. Or to any of the places you like.”, Grendl already suggested, imagining how that would be. He tried to focus on the positive things. How it would feel to hold Loc’s hand, how they walked around, looking at things, spending an entire day together without a care in the world, just doing what they liked. It didn’t seem much different from what they had done in the past, but the fact that they were doing it in public for everyone to see, how dates were supposed to be… It made him feel so happy and excited. He couldn’t even put into words how he felt. @Blue Beetle

Loc nods and hugs grendl. He thinks about the date. “Maybe a evening walk and the watching the sunset in the grove? And we dont leave till we see our stars..” he smiles and blushes softly. His mind was making a plan for that day. He sighed and laid against the other. His eyes closing as they both sat there in the bath. His back was looking a lot better. It wasnt super red and the bleeding had stopped. He yawns as he hums not wanting to get out of the warm water. He loved being here. His breathing calmed as he slightly fell asleep. He yawned softly again and nuzzles into the other. He was just so happy to have him back. He was about to sleep when he heard soemthing…a cooing and munching noise. His eyes widen as he jumps up and gets out of the tub. “KAL I SWAER TO GOD!” He yells as he grabs a towel, wraps it around him and opens the door. There on the bed was Kal who had eaten all of the food and was staring at loc. “stop. That.” Loc says and Kal hisses before grabbing meat and running off. Loc growls and moves to grab the cat bird. Kal had eat so much he couldn’t fly so he was trying to hide but loc just grabbed his tail and moves back to grendl. “This, this bird is so aggravating!” He says as Kal coos and wiggles out moving to hide next to grendl, still with the food in his break.”you would think that i dont feed him! What do you have that makes him love you more than me!” He laughs as Kal jumps onto the tub and rubs against grendl. “God i swear..” he says before grabbing his robe and looking at the two. His eyes filled with happiness

8:28 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl nodded along with Loc’s suggestions, humming as he saw his smile and blush, wondering what he could be thinking about that could make him flush. Even while looking at him closely, he couldn’t discern a specific reason, so he just let it go. He would see what he had planned soon. Maybe Loc just thought about teasing him again, or it was something more complicated than that; Grendl certainly wouldn’t spend the entire time overthinking this now, instead leaning back and closing his eyes as well, relaxing until Loc stirred once again. He could just watch as he jumped out and sprinted out of the bathroom, only clothed with a towel. Grendl had wanted to shout after him, so he wouldn’t run and fall, but it was already too late. He could hear Loc scold Kal, seeing him return with the innocent-looking culprit soon. Grendl just chuckled, patting Kal’s head as he hid behind his shoulder, glaring at Loc with intensity but never breaking eye contact as he devoured the last piece of their dinner. “Maybe he likes me more because I’m usually not the one who scolds him. You already do that before I even get the chance to do so, so… It may be that. Or the fact that I may bribe him with food.”, Grendl laughed, scratching the fluffy spot underneath Kal’s chin until he rolled onto his back, proudly showing off his round belly for Grendl to pat, who carefully just did that, stroking across it with one finger, making the small creature purr loudly. “He loves you. Unless you tell him off for doing something. Then he prefers to be around me. Don’t you, Kal?”, as if they had practiced it, Kal made a happy sound, leading to a head shake from Grendl, as he got out of the water too, picking the small creature up in the process, sitting it on his shoulder as he dried himself off, wrapping his towel around his waist, ready to help Loc with his bandages as he stepped over to him with a smile.

10:25 AM

Gently kissing his forehead as he grabbed the new bandages. “Anything you want me to change? Or just wrapping it like it was before?”, he asked, waiting for Loc to get comfortable, so he could bandage his back once again.

10:25 AM

@Blue Beetle

Loc rolls his eyes and leans s into grendl alittle. He takes off his robe and says “just like before will be fine.” He smiled and let grendl work on his back. He takes a deep breath and tries to not flinch at the sore ness. His back was healing but it was still sore and tender. He lets grendl finish before he turns and wraps his arms around him. “Thank you..” he says as he kisses the troll. He leans into him softly before loc pulls away and moves to get sleep clothes. He would get dressed and help kal get settled. He cleaned the bed before the fairy gets into the bed and curls up on his side…his side. That was so nice to say. He smiles and just waits for geendl. “What is our plan for tomorrow?” He didn’t want to work or do anything but he knew that they had the fog to deal with. “I would like maybe tomorrow or the next day we have our date? It would be in the evening..” he says as he puts his plan into action. He would listen to grendl and pats the bed. Once geendl was in the bed he moves to lay on his chest. His hand grabs grendl’s and traces the lines. “I don’t know what to do about the fog…if it is a beingbokder than time then..how do we fight that?” He asks his eyes showing his fear and uncertainty.

3:02 PM

@SirFüncelot

Carefully, Grendl treated Loc’s back, wrapping the bandages across his back, stopping when he felt the other tense, brushing gently along his neck to help him relax. At least it looked a lot better than it had before. It let relief wash over him, that maybe there wouldn’t be any scars. Or at least not any noticeable ones that Loc would be upset about. But even if they remained, he would try his best to show him that he still loved him despite what the fairy would call “flaws”. They just made Loc Loc. There would be nothing wrong with them even if they remained. Just a reminder of how far they had already come, how much progress they had made to get here. Even though it hurt, for the first time in a long time, they were sharing this pain again. Gredl followed after Loc, putting on some of the clothes they had brought back with them while listening to Loc speak. “We could look into putting a few men together to send into the fog for further investigation. Maybe bring back some of the other creatures or samples of the ground or whatever the researchers need to figure out if it has any bad influence on the environment or the people.”, Grendl thought out loud while buttoning his shirt up all the way, watching Loc intently as he snuggled into the blanket, waiting for him to join. “In case we need to figure out what to do if the ground gets affected by it or something…”, he added, unsure if what he was saying even made sense. He didn’t understand too much about these workings. Maybe they should talk with the scientists about that before starting anything without a real plan. As he got into bed, he was nearly instantly occupied by Kal who curled up next to his head, soon followed by Loc who laid on his chest. It felt good to be surrounded by people he loved like this. He wrapped one arm around Loc’s waist, letting him hold the other one and enjoying how he touched his hand with his fingers.

9:46 PM

“Maybe we can talk with it? Shouldn’t that be the first thing you suggest? I thought I was the hot head trying to fight everything in my way.”, Grendl chuckled lightly, carefully stroking along the side of Loc’s back where he was sure there weren't any injuries he could accidentally touch. @Blue Beetle

Loc chuckles and nods. “Yeah…but i am not good with words..” he looks at grendl and sighs. This was giving him a headache. He just lays there thinking. “Maybe we can talk to the scientists and see what they need…then put together a group and send them into the fog…but..what if they don’t come back?” Loc didnt want anyone not to come back. He didnt want his or grendl’s people to be taken. He shivers and tries to hide his face. He didnt want to think about what might happen. He hated this. He hated that they were dealing with this. Loc slowly relaxed as grendl rubbed his back. He just lays there. They would do everything to save their people. He still didnt know if his home would be lost. Maybe they can talk to the being and figure something out…he didnt want to fight. He coudlnt really fight. Even though he was taking lessons he wasnt good at fighting. He was too slow to react to anything. His body wasnt in the best shape to even fight and he knew that. Loc just sighs and curls up wanting to sleep and not think about the fog anymore. He soon falls asleep. His breathing becomes gentle and slow. His body fully relaxes against grendl as they lay in the bed. His mind makes dreams of them. They live together. They are married. He was happy again. His dreams never turn sour with grendl holding him. His eyes never open as he is safe with his love. Kal even moves to curl under the blankets with them. He lays in the middle of them just loving that his parents are here. Loc mumbles sweet things from his dreams including ‘i love you’ ‘you are handsome’ and so on, not knowing if grendl could hear his dream talk

12:54 AM

@SirFüncelot

“They’ll come back, Loc. Or do you not trust them? They are good men, and with the magic of your people and the combat prowess of the trolls, they should be fine.”, Grendl tried to ease Loc’s worries, brushing strands of hair out of his face as he stroked up towards his head and face. “It could also just be a short mission. Go in, get whatever they need, and get back out, until we know if it’s dangerous to stay inside of it for longer periods of time.”, he added, drawing patterns on Loc’s arm, feeling his own eyelids getting heavier and heavier with each moment that passed. They surely had to prepare in addition to that, but what should they prepare? They weren’t even sure what or who they were facing, but it was only a question of time until they knew more, and until then… They would just have to do their best. When he received an answer from home about their situation, he could decide if a few more men could be stationed around here, keeping an eye on the entirety of the fog, not just the small portion here, and maybe even sending bigger groups as soon as they knew it was safe, but until that happened, a lot more time would need to pass. They certainly would spend a lot longer opposing and trying to stop this strange fog than they had thought… With all the thinking he was doing, he hadn’t even realized that Loc had fallen asleep, sprawled across his chest, until he wanted to speak to him again. Softly, he smiled down at him, pulling the blanket up a bit further to fully cover him and keep him warm, as he finally settled down too. Kal had squeezed between them, laying right next to Loc sprawled out in a similar manner atop of Grendl, who could just shake his head while closing his eyes, ready to sleep, but interrupted by Loc’s mumbling that made him blush slightly again. “I love you too, star shine.”, Grendl whispered into his ear, still a deep blush upon his face as he nuzzled close to him, finally falling asleep too. @Blue Beetle

Loc stayed alseep as they cuddled. He didn’t wake from a nightmare or anything. His eyes did open when the sun started to shine. He groans not wanting to get up. He just lays there looking at grendl. He smiles softly before kissing him. Loc slips out from his arms careful not to wake the troll before moving down stairs to get food. He grabs something for the bother of them. His plate having more than just fruit. He moves back up stairs and opens the door to the bedroom. Setting the food down he kisses grendl’s forehead “baby…wake up..handsome..” he says as he waits. Once grendl was awake he smiles “good morning..I got you some food.” He says as he sets the plate and a folding table over grendl’s legs. He grabs his plate and moves to sit next to him. He starts to eat. He was eating more and even had sweet bread. Kal pops from the blanket and sits waiting

1:43 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl slept like a stone, not even noticing that Loc had left him. Partially he did realize, because there was a sudden emptiness in his arms, but he quickly found someone to cuddle instead, pressing Kal to his chest, who, after a slight bit of protest, embraced his fate and snuggled against him to also sleep a little bit more, enjoying the attention he received. Still very tired, Grendl stirred as he felt someone kiss his forehead, followed by those soft words that made him melt. He blushed before even fully waking up, rolling over to bury his face in the blanket in an attempt to hide his embarrassment. “Looooc… It’s too early for you to make me feel embarrassed.”, he complained quietly while sitting up, leaning in to give him a peck on the cheek. “Good morning to you too…”, he mumbled, his eyes widening as he saw the breakfast Loc had bought for them, before a smile found its way onto his face. “How cute of you. All my favorites.”, he put an arm around Loc’s waist, pulling him flush against him and leaning over to kiss his temple to show his appreciation, glad to see his own plate fuller than usual, even having other things than just fruit. It made his smile grow bigger, as he leaned his head against Loc’s shoulder, while eating, occasionally sharing a piece with Kal. “Thank you, Loc. For everything.” @Blue Beetle

Loc smiles and leans into him. He looks at grendl “no thank you.” He says as they sit there and eat. He finsihes off his plate. Before getting out of bed and stretching. His wings fluttering and throwing the light into the room. He sighs before moving and getting his clothes “ok. We need to get a team today to go into the fog then see about what we can do to maybe get in contact with this being. Then later tonight I need you to meet me at the town center for our date.” He smiles as he takes off his shirt and slips off his pants to get ready. He brushes his hair and sighs. He rolls his neck. He was sore from the past few days. He looks at grendl and smiles softly. His eyes seeming to be in a better mood. He gets his pants on before moving to grendl and pulling him into a kiss. He would kiss him all he wanted. He deepens the kiss slightly. He pulls away and just looks at him. He wanted to do more but..they had things to do.. “grendl…I..I love you so much..” he says before moving to sit into grendl’s lap. His hands move to his neck. His eyes just looking at his love

8:35 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl hummed along with Loc’s plans for the day, watching him change for a moment, admiring his iridescent wings before snapping out of it and starting to put their plates together as well as shake off any crumbs on the bed. “You have today all planned out, I see.”, Grendl chuckled lightly, not minding that Loc had already planned everything out for them. If he'd been the one in charge, it certainly would be a lot more chaotic, so he certainly didn’t mind it. He also didn’t mind getting interrupted while trying to change his own clothes, gladly accepting the kiss that turned unusually heated compared to the ones they had shared over the last few days. He just smiled into it, letting himself get pushed back onto the bed, with Loc sitting down in his lap soon after. Nearly automatically, his hands wandered up into Loc’s hair, massaging his scalp and brushing along his cheeks, as Grendl smiled happily at him. “I love you even more, Loc.”, he whispered into his ear, giving him another kiss, not quite sure what the fairy was trying to achieve with this, but he certainly didn’t mind in whatever direction this was going. “I have a feeling I know where this is going; I know that look in your eyes, but are you sure we have the time? You’re usually the one scolding me that work comes first and everything after.”, he laughed lightly, just giving Loc another kiss, nibbling lightly at his bottom lip, before trying to initiate a more intense tongue kiss. Surely they would have the time for this. At least for a little bit. Maybe they could continue in the evening after their date, if they weren’t too exhausted, that is. @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at him and smiles “we have time..” he says softly as he kisses him and pushes him into bed. He kissses grendl lips and jaw. He moves his hands down his chest. His wings flutter as he whimpers. He moves down his body with kisses. His hands moving before his lips followed. He looks at grendl and a small blush was on his face. He loved grendl. He loved the troll so much. He moves his hands down before moving down to his pants. “Do you want to do this..” he wouldn’t be mad if the male wanted to wait. He slightly grind on the male. His own body was heating up as they were close together. He leans back up and kisses him hard and needy. He grind his body against grendl. “I..i am ok to wait..but we have time..right?” He says as he presses down into grendl. His hand moves to go into grendl’s pants and starts to palm the other. His breathing was panting softly. He love him. He kisses grendl’s neck softly as he waits to know if the other wanted to continue. He would lightly palm the other and pants. Loc moves his pants back down and pushes grendl’s pants down to lightly grind against the other. His eyes close softly as he sits up and grinds against grendl. His body body was reacting to the activity

11:50 AM

@SirFüncelot

A small smile crossed Grendl's lips, as he saw how eager Loc was. It was rather cute, and he liked how he was taking initiative, certainly nor minding getting pressed down into the sheets by hungry kisses and touches, letting his own hands wander across the fairies body too. Still cautious of his back injury, but feeling for the sensitive spots around his wings, lightly touching and admiring them, a growing smile on his lips. "Of course I do, Loc. I love you, and I've never been able to keep my hands off of you.", Grendl spoke gently, leaning in slightly to give him another kiss, as if he wanted to emphasize his words even more. "If you say we have, then we do. I'll always make time for you.", he grinned, slowly moving his hips against him. Grendl's hands wandered deeper, brushing against Loc’s sides, tickling him lightly, before settling on his butt. He squeezed it, using it to press them both closer together, a groan escaping him in the process. He hadn’t even realized that Loc had already taken off both of their pants, leaving them just with their underwear, rubbing against each other with need and desire, tuning out nearly everything else around them. As Loc sat up, Grendl's hands wandered onto his hips, digging into the flesh there, helping to hold him steady while he moved atop of him. "I thought I would save this for after our date, but I certainly don't mind us switching the order around a bit. Not when you look this good on top of me, Loc. Makes me want to do this every morning.", his grin widened, his thumbs brushing over the skin at Lochlan’s hips as he just watched him move, his own arousal growing with every touch of their bodies. How could he make him feel this hot with just a few movements? It's always been a mystery to him, how one single person could look this sexy and cute at the same time. @Blue Beetle

Loc blushes as grendl grabs his hips and pushes them down against each other. He moans softly and looks at him. His eyes dilated. He sits up and reaches for the drawer. His hand not catching the drawer for a few tries then getting it finally. He grabs the bottle of oil and hands it to grendl “p-please..” he begs softly. He moves his underwear down and leans against grendl’s chest. He nibbles on his neck. “I..I want you..” he moans as his hips move back and forth to grind against the other. He would wait for grendl to pour the oil and start to warm him up. He whimpers as tears prick his eyes. He still hadn’t gotten use to it. They were so long without each other his body now needed to re learn everything. He looks at grendl. His eyes showing he trusted the troll with his life, mind, and body. He still slightly moved his hips to grind but his hand moves down to palm the other to add to the friction. He was panting softly as he whimpers “p..please grendl..I..I am ready..” he says softly

1:56 AM

@SirFüncelot

Certainly not expecting that much eagerness, he was a bit taken aback by Loc being this demanding. Grendl had meant to take it nice and slow, after all they had time, hadn't they? But how could he do that when he was basically begging him to continue further. They hadn't even taken off their shirts yet, but that seemed a lot less important right now. With Loc this close and the vial of oil in his hand, he couldn’t do anything else beside looking at him and giving him a kiss on his cheek, while he opened the vial and began pouring oil onto his fingers. With one lazily resting on Loc’s butt, the other began slowly and carefully preparing him, taking its time as much as possible, stopping whenever Lochlan flinched or groaned to give him a kiss, making sure he was doing alright. "Shhh, it's alright. We can go slower.", reassured Grendl Loc with gentle words, kissing away the tears from the corners of his eyes, moving his fingers even slower than before, making sure to not hurt him again. He kept on whispering sweet words to him, telling Loc how good he was doing, how handsome and beautiful he looked, how cute his moans were and much more than that to help him though the pain and uncomfortable feeling, hoping to make it a little bit more bearable. Seeing Loc finally look at him, made him smile and give him another kiss on the lips. Moaning with surprise as his hand suddenly touched his erection through his underwear. It wasn’t a lot, and certainly didn’t feel as good as a direct touch would feel, but he was hard already either way. "Are you getting impatient, sweetheart?", Grendl couldn’t help it, but chuckle, as he pulled his fingers out of Loc, kissing him, while doing so as another way to distract him. "Are you alright with doing it like this? Or should we figure out something else?", he asked with slight concern, a little bit unsure what Loc wanted.

4:40 AM

With how he was moving on top of him he seemed pretty happy with how things were, and with his back injured they weren’t many other options either. And especially just a few that allowed them to look at and touch each other. Something that was very important to him. He preferred going slow, showing Loc his love through more than just fucking him senseless, able to react to anything that may make him uncomfortable, only wishing to make them both feel as good as possible. @Blue Beetle

He moans as Grendl prepares him. His eyes rolling into his head. He pants softly and nods “t-this is fine..please..” he begs as he hides his face into grendl’s neck. He whimpers and grinds against the other wanting more friction. Mor everything. “Please grendl…” he begs. He missed this. He missed the larger hands on him. Lochlan whimpers and presses his body against the other. “Please..” he begs softly. He would hold still as the other lines up. Loc braces himself. He knew grendl was large and it would hurt at first. He grips onto grendl’s shirt as he takes deep breathes. Once grendl fianlly pushes in he groans softly. His breathing hitches as he tries to relax. “F-fuck..” he whimpers. His eyes close as he tries to calm down

4:58 AM

@SirFüncelot

He helped Loc raise his hips slightly, so he could take off his underwear, just letting it pool somewhere at his ankles together with his pants. Generously coating his dick, before slowly pushing into the fairy, giving him time to adjust to the unfamiliar feeling, before he sat up. Grendl's hands returned to Loc’s waist, pulling him close as he adjusted their positions, shuffling him around a little until he sat comfortably in his lap, ready for Grendl to kiss at any time as he slowly started the pace, picking up Loc, raising him slightly only to meet Grendl's hips mid-thrust again. "Like this? Is this what you wanted? Me going all nice and slow, taking my time?", he asked with a smirk, enjoying each and every small sound Loc made while he moved beneath him. Though, like this, he wasn’t able to touch him, because he needed both hands to help him move. "How can you look this cute? I just want to eat you up.", Grendl whispered into his ear, lightly nibbling at his earlobe. He paused for a moment, letting Loc rest in his lap while one of his hands wandered between them, both feeling for Loc’s erection and finally touching it for the first time, lightly caressing the tip a few times before stroking it in its entirety. “Can you move for me, Loc? So I can keep on touching you?”, he asked nicely, leaning in once more to press kisses along Loc’s cheeks, jaw, and forehead, until he finally reached his lips and pulled him in for another heated kiss, licking along his lips hungrily as if he really meant to devour him. Certainly, as soon as this stress was over, he would use every free second to touch every last part of Lochlan. They had to make up for so much. Grendl probably wouldn’t get any work done. Not when he could watch him the entire time. He just needed to kiss and touch him, show him how much he loved him with every fiber of his being.

6:02 AM

No matter if it was just holding hands, a kiss, a hug, or this… He just wanted to feel Loc close and never let him go again. @Blue Beetle

Loc moans and whimpers. He nods and pants softly. His eyes half lidded and crosses slightly. He looks at him and whimpers. He lays on his chest and takes some deep breath. He nods softly to his question. He could do that. He sits up slightly and starts to slowly lift himself up and moves back down. He moans and arches his back. He moves slightly faster as he looks at grendl. He wanted him. He wanted him to stay. His mind goes to the ring. The date. He moans and bites his lip. They needed to be quiet.. Loc kisses grendl as he moves up and down. His wings fluttering as he felt all the pleasure. Grendl touching him. It was almost too much. He pants as he takes a slight break. His eyes were close as he as trying to not break. He starts back to move again his hands moving to his chest. His hand roaming over grendl chest. “F-fuck i..i love you..” he moans and whimpers. The small fairy was shaking with pleasure as they continued

6:14 AM

@SirFüncelot

Using one hand to help keep Loc steady, giving him a little bit of support, he used the other one to keep on stroking him slowly with the rhythm of Loc’s movements. Him doing most of the work now helped significantly, allowing Grendl to occasionally thrust his hips upwards, moving against Loc’s initial pace, once again meeting him somewhere in the middle to reach a little bit deeper inside of him, enjoying every moment of it. How he squeezed down on him, how good it made him feel, how each move took a little bit more of his breath away. Grendl kept on kissing Loc as he realized that he had started to bite his lips to stifle his moans, probably afraid to let anyone hear what they were doing. Which… was understandable, but they should know they were together by now, so it kind of had to be expected that they certainly wouldn’t just cuddle with each other, but he didn’t mind Loc moaning into his mouth during their sloppy kisses. If anything, he enjoyed it quite a lot, only breaking away for a short moment to speak. “I love you, I love you, Loc, but please don’t stop, starshine. I’m close, so, so close.”, he mumbled against his lips, his voice obviously out of breath, filled with groans and low moans, which he soon tried to muffle once again by continuing their kisses. He could feel his climax fast approaching, speeding up the movements of his hand to hopefully push him over the edge soon too. @Blue Beetle

Loc kisses grendl and moans into the kisses. His eyes rolling back as he was also close. Hearing that grendl was close pushed him to go faster. He braces himself as he starts to speed up and moans. “F-fuck..” he was close. He needed it. He whimpers softly and moans “please..I-I am close..” he moans. His movement becoming stuttering and uneven. After a few more he cries out and finsihes. His body tenses around and cries.he lays on grendl’s chest and whimpers. He breathing was harsh and his body was shaking. He looks at grendl and sighs. His eyes closing to sleep. He loved this man. He doesn’t move or anything g and just tries to breathe and calm his heart. After a moment he sits up and groans softly. His back was hurting alittle

1:37 AM

@SirFüncelot

Hearing all these sounds from Loc and feeling him go even faster until he finally reached his climax, made Grendl moan in return, grabbing Lochlan’s hips one more time to thrust into him until he came too deep inside of him, feeling the same amount of exhaustion rush over him that made him just want to go back to sleep. Maybe it wasn’t such a good idea to do it right now. If they had done it later, they at least would have been able to just cuddle and fall asleep together, but like this… Grendl just laid back down again, pulling Loc with him and wrapping his arms around him tightly. They stayed like this for a bit, until Grendl’s erection died down, and he pulled himself free. His face nuzzled against Loc’s hair, planting small, tired kisses along his scalp, until he sat up on top of him once more. Like this, he could see that both their shirts were covered with Loc’s cum; they had to get changed and probably also needed another bath or at least a quick rinse to get all the sweat off of them. “Are you going to tell me now that we need to leave?”, Grendl asked, already knowing the answer as he sat up once again. He moved his arms underneath Loc’s butt, scooping him up like this, to bring them both into the bathroom once more to get cleaned. “We can leave. After I get to hug you a bit more while we get cleaned up.”, he answered his own question, as he sat the fairy down in the bathroom with another kiss, a little bit unsure if it was alright to change his bandages once again, or if he should just try to not get them wet. He tried to convey this confusion to Loc through glances, but probably wasn’t too successful at doing so. @Blue Beetle

Loc giggles as he is lifted and carried. He just lets the other carry him. His eyes shwoing he was tired. He looks at grendl and chuckles. His hands finds the bandages and starts to to undo them. “Let’s get cleaned up..” he says tired. He yawns as he was wiped out. He blushes and pulls grendl into a kiss again. Sweet and soft. He sighs softly and says “I am so lucky..” he kisses him before getting down and moving to get water running. They had enough time to bath together. He fills the bath and then gets in. The warm water helped so much. He sighs and makes grabby hands to geendl for him to get in. Once he was in loc lays against him. His eyes close for just a moment. “I love you..” he says softly as he looks at his love. His mind going to his plan. His love, grendl would not belive what is going to happen in just a few hours. After a moment of just laying there he sits up and grabs the soap to start washing each other up. He looks at grendl “so do you want to go and check the research and I will check the barricade? Then we can meet later for our date? I need some time to get ready..” he smiles softly. His back was sore and some of the skin was red just from the movement. He wets his hair and tries to relax his muscles

3:17 AM

@SirFüncelot

"I'm the lucky one. I got the most handsome, cute, gentle, funny, kind, and sexy fairy in the entire world by my side. There is no one anyone could beat that.", Grendl chuckled lightly as he took his shirt off and followed Loc's request to join him in the water, almost instantly pulling him flush against his chest and resting his chin on top of his head. It felt nice like this, and he could understand wanting to fall asleep right then and there. He was tired and exhausted too, but not in a bad way like the last few days. This was a blissful tiredness that made him crave it again and again without fail, just so he would get the chance to stay close to Loc again and again. "Love you too, starshine. From here to the stars and all the way back.", he answered, enjoying as Loc washed him, and he returned the favor with the same gentle touches all over his body. It felt nice, and he didn’t even mind talking about work this much while staying like this. It still felt pleasant. Especially with their planned date fast approaching. Grendl already felt rather giddy, like a small child awaiting the first winter snow, a wide smile occupying his face the entire time. “That sounds good.”, he kissed his temple, lightly massaging the upmost part of his shoulders that wasn’t wounded. “You want us to share any news before that, so we can just enjoy our date afterward without any work getting in the way?”, he suggested, followed by a low hum to show his approval of his own idea. That seemed like a good idea, so they could prepare themselves for what was coming up tomorrow. And he certainly didn’t want to spend any amount of time thinking about the fog or other work-related priorities while he enjoyed the evening with Loc. @Blue Beetle

He thinks softly as he lets grendl rub his back. “Maybe on the wall there?” He asks softly and smiles. He looks back at the male and kisses him softly. He sighs softly and leans up. “I love you.” He kisses hil before standing and helping grendl up. He gets out and moves to dry out and gets his new underwear. He kisses grendl and just touches his body. “I don’t want you to leave ever..” he says kissing his neck and sighing. He steps back and smiles before going to get dressed. He does his hair and gets dressed into a very nice outfit. It showed off his body slightly. He hums as he does this. He looks at grendl. “I will see you later ok?” He says as he leans up and kisses grendl

7:39 AM

@SirFüncelot

Their farewell this morning took a little bit longer, with more lingering touches and kisses while they got dressed than usual, which Grendl certainly didn’t mind. Paired with all the sweet words they whispered into each other’s ears, this was rather nice, and he certainly would love for every morning to be like this. Maybe this is how it would be when the fog was gone? When they didn’t have to worry anymore? When they could just take their time to enjoy each other's company? Oh, how he would love that… “I’ll never leave you, my love. Never again.”, he promised, kissing him while his fingers trailed over the patterns on Loc’s arms. He had become so used to them that sometimes he didn’t even notice that they were there, despite making him look even more stunning. As soon as they had the time for it, he would give them the appreciation they deserved, getting covered in kisses and loving touches. “Don’t overdo it, Loc. Take a break at midday. Rasha should be around during that time. I’m sure she’ll like the company.”, with a last kiss, the both of them parted ways, each going to do their own tasks, only meeting up again in the evening at one of their favorite spots. Grendl was already excited to see what Loc planned on showing him. There were still so many things he knew nothing about. The talk with the researchers went over rather quickly, with him noting down what may come in handy in their opinion and what should be collected during an expedition into the fog.

10:36 AM

It was a rather long list, with many specific notes scribbled next to the things, so he could remember what they were, but he was done for the day, having enough time to change into something a bit more appropriate. Grendl didn’t really bring any clothes appropriate for an occasion like this, but he had something a little bit more fancy he had brought in case of a diplomatic meeting or some other official meeting. Most of his outfit stayed the same: dark pants, a shirt in a warm, earthy tone, partially unbuttoned, as well as a long, dark coat without much detail at first glance, but the insides showed most of the flowers the swamp had to offer, ranging from lilies to orchids and all the ferns he loved. @Blue Beetle

lochaln smiles and kisses him before nodding "i wont promsie.." he parts ways and rushes off to the barricades. he bite his lip as he was thinking about tonight. he went to the barriades and talks to the main people. he would make notes of everything. the fog wasnt moving. they have seen a few beast and the beast are stronger. that was a little worrying but no one had gotten hurt. he makes a list of anyhting he could get the people there. once there he flies off to the jewaler. he picked up a small box before flying off to the grove. he had a kit that he put here awhile ago before. it had a blanket and candles. he set up the area before rushing to get some food and other things. he let Rasha and anna know what was going on and they also helped. as the sun set he fixes his hair and grabs some flower before waiting at the town center for grendl. once he saw him he smiled. "hi! here!" he hands the bundle of flowers to the male. "the border is safe. they have had a few attacks but nothing bad happened. they are seeming to get stronger..i have a list of things the soilders want to have at the barriages. what abotu you?" he slips his arm around the other and starts to walk towards the grove with grendl

12:54 PM

@SirFüncelot

12:58 PM

this is vibe. just a circle and inclosed with a open top!

SPOILER

Grendl had never thought he could possibly this nervous for something, and yet here he was, sweating buckets because of a date with a man he had dated for literal decades. Surely he shouldn't feel like this, and yet here he was, his heart beating in his chest too fast, his hands shaky and wet. When had he turned into such a mess? And over what? They were just going to eat together. They had done that plenty of times. It wasn’t something new. Still, he felt stupid. He had wanted to appear nonchalant and laid back like usual, but every time Loc got involved he lost all of these cool traits he usually had, instead turning into a blushing teenager. By the gods how was he doing that with a few words or touches or just like now with one simple present? He approached Loc, slightly taken aback by the flowers that were handed to him. They were beautiful and made his cheeks turn slightly red. Grendl hadn't even thought about bringing anything. Not even the notes he had scribbled down were in his class pocket, despite him insisting on sharing what they had found out beforehand. He surely was an idiot. A happily smiling idiot, that only managed to mumble a quite “Thank You” while staring down at the flowers, but an idiot nonetheless. Together they walked through the city, slowly towards the outskirts and into the direction of their grove.

3:09 AM

With him not having any idea what exactly Loc had planned, he just let himself get surprised, enjoying the small talk that took his mind off of things. "That sounds good. I also have a lost with things that should get gathered during an expedition into the fog. They want to look at the plants and the ground and some other weird things I didn't entirely understand, but I wrote it down. They are also working on a way to trap the fog and maybe study it under other circumstances, but that was also kind of complicated. Something like a big straw that puts it into a vial or something…", Grendl tried his best to explain, but miserably failing at it. All the complicated terms were always throwing him off, despite having a basic understanding of magic it seemed like none of that could be of use here. And they were nearing the willow anyway, so they better stopped talking about work and got into the right mood. @Blue Beetle

Loc smiles as they walk. he hums lightly and just listens. "we will work on that tomorrow..i want to be there when they go in and come back." he says as they walk into the grove. his eyes smile as he turns to watch grendl's face. his eyes were so happy. he takes a deep breathe as they move to the area. there was their old blanket, a small array of food, some drinks and then the grove. "i hope you like it.." he says as he leads grendl to the blanket and sits them down. he smiles. "i love you.." he says softly as he kisses grendl cheeks and move to get a plate for them. he grabs a little food and hands it to grendl. "have as much as you want. Rasha and Anna helped me with getting all the food!" he giggles as he takes some bites of sweet bread. there were even some troll dishes. he takes a few bites before leaning into the grendl and looks at the sky. the sun was setting and the night was starting to show the stars. he looks at grendl and takes a deep breath. he seemed to be lost for a second before setting down his food and pointing to the drinks next to grendl "can you grab me the wine?" he asked. as grendl turned he took out the small box and opened it. sitting next to grendl. as grendl turned back to him he smiles and says "grendl...i..i love you. i love you with all my heart. i missed you and loved you when you were gone...i lost you that day and it broke me. but i wont let that happen again...so..grendl...will you...will you marry me?" his voice was shaking as he was nervouse. he anxitey and just panic was setting in as he stared at the other. did he read in to it too fast? did he..did he make a mistake? "i...if you dont like the ring..i...i am sorry....i..you can say no i wouldnt be mad..i...i am sorry.." his eyes fall as tears start to form

3:35 AM

@SirFüncelot

He hummed just with approval as they passed through the low-hanging branches of the willow, revealing an even more beautiful sight inside than usually. It was nicely decorated with candles that seemed to float, as well as a blanket he remembered fondly from many times spent out here together. The smell of food was also in the air, only getting stronger as Loc led him further into the middle under the starry night sky that opened up above them. With a smile, he sat down, placing the flowers he had received in one of the glasses for the time being to not lose them, before turning his whole attention towards the fairy. The time they spent like this was nice, with occasional touches and kisses shared between them as they ate. Grendl was so excited to even see some of his favorite dishes from home, mentally thanking Rasha for making them. He had never been able to cook anything for Loc before, only picking it up to keep himself occupied after their fight. To finally be able to let him enjoy some of their cuisine made him feel so excited that he provided every last tidbit of information he had regarding the dish for Loc. It continued like this. Eating, talking, glancing at each other, and just enjoying the company. Really a very nice way to let an otherwise stressful day come to an end. They had just started to look at the stars as Loc’s question reached him. Not thinking much about it, Grendl turned around to get the wine and the two glasses from the side, but as soon as he turned around, he nearly dropped the glasses and the bottle. Just seeing the small box in Loc’s hands was enough to make him tear up.

12:10 PM

Together with his words, Grendl was a teary-eyed mess at the end, bawling his eyes out because this certainly was the happiest moment in his life. It took him a long time to fully realize what was going on between his tears, and in the end truly dropping the glasses and the bottle on the blanket below to hide his face in the palms of his hands, trying to stifle his ugly sobs of happiness. After realizing that he hadn’t given Loc an answer, yet he made sure to do just that, despite the sobs that echoed with every other word or so. “Yes… Yes, of course, do I want to. By the gods, I…”, his voice broke off after that as he lowered his hands and began to dig through his own coat pocket, pulling a similar-looking small box out. Grendl held it up towards Loc, tear stains still on his cheeks, as he spoke once again. “I-I love you too, Loc. From the bottom of my heart, since all these years ago. I… I’ve made this for you before our fight. I had meant to ask you then, but it never felt right, and… I just wasn’t able to throw it out, so… If you still want it… My heart has and will always be yours.”, with that, he opened the box, revealing a small wooden band that weaved around a precious stone like the roots of a tree did. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles as and moves closer. he looks at grendl and then to the box. his eyes widen. he covers his mouth. tears roll down his eyes. he nods and hugs grendl. he holds the male and sobs. "i..i love you.." he says softly as he kisses grendl before sititng back and taking out his ring to put on grendl's finger. he slides it on and smiles, kssing it softly before letting grendl put the other ring on him. he was so happy. he hugs grendl once more and kisses him he wouldnt let the other go. he loved him so so much. he sits back alittle and kisses him. "do..do you like the ring..i...i looked up the different flowers..i..know you told me about them..and..jsut wnated it to be perfect.." he had gotten so many books. even ones from the swamp lands. he wanted the ring to be perfect for his love. he looks at his ring and touches it softly. he smiles and blushes. "i love this..." he says as he hides his face and starts to cry again. he was so happy..so so happy... he kisses the ring as he takes a deep breath. the stone was perfect...the ring...he had made it.. loc felt bad...he didnt..he didnt make grendls ring...was...was his ring..bad? "i am sorry i didnt..i didnt make yuor ring like you did for me...i...i understnad if you want a different ring.."

1:21 PM

@SirFüncelot

Glad he no longer was the only one ugly crying, he buried his face in the crook of Loc’s neck, just staying like this before they put their ring on each other's finger. Grendl couldn’t help but stare at it the entire time. It fit so well, and it was so, so beautiful. He probably would cry a few more times when he remembered what the ring meant that he now wore. When did he become such a crybaby? He probably had always been one, but the last years had given him this particular trait of his. He had been so eager to keep all his feelings hidden that he hadn’t cried in what felt like centuries. So, experiencing all of this now was kind of overwhelming. “No, it’s not that. It’s not just perfect.”, Grendl began to speak, soon realizing how these words sounded and quickening himself to continue. “It’s the best I could wish for. The best ring that you could ever give me, Loc. I love it. So much. I-I don’t even know what to say.”, he kissed his forehead, pulling him into another tight hug against his chest. “The flowers are beautiful, and it is so well-made. I already fear losing it, but never again will I wish to take it off. I love you. I love this. I… I don’t know what else to say, Loc. You made me speechless.”, Grendl added, admiring his ring once more over Loc’s shoulder during their hug, extending and spreading his fingers to get a glance at it from all sides. Seeing how he teared up over not making the ring himself, Grendl could just shake his head and clasp both of Loc’s hands in his. Carefully, he kissed each of his knuckles while closing his eyes to breathe, trying to find the right words to not upset him any further. “Loc… Sweetheart… Starshine… It’s alright. I love it. Even if you had someone else make it for you, it was still your idea. You did what you are best at. You researched all these plants and described them well enough despite never seeing them before. Even the small cattails…”,

11:02 PM

Grendl looked at the fairy before him with love and kindness in his eyes, still holding his hands tight as he brought them up to his mouth for a kiss once more. “You got them all correct, Loc. That is just as impressive as me making your ring. Never discard your hard work like that. I could never do that, in the same way you could never make a ring on your own. We both need help for that, but…”, once again he paused, a slight blush creeping onto his cheeks, before he continued. “If you want to… We could make our wedding rings together. I can show you how to craft them, and we could both design them however we want to.” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and nods. he just lays in his arms. his tears slowing. he loved grendl. he kisses his cheek as he smiles. "i would love that.." he says softly. loc looks at grendl and giggles "you are my fiancé.." he was so happy to call grendl his soon to be husband. his partner. his lover.. everything. he kissed grendl. "i love you...i was stupid back then when i let you get away...i was so so stupid..but i wont be now. i wont let you get away easily. i want you here with me forever...i never want you to leave me again.." he says softly as he leans into grendl and hides his face. his body was shaking from being happy, nervous, excited. everything. he looks at the troll and smiles. "i hope you liked our date..heh.." he kisses him once more before grabbing the glasses and wine. the fairy would open the wine and pour them both a glass. "to our engagement. to our love. to you." he holds his drink up to cheers the other. he takes a sip and sighs. "i love you...i will never stop saying that..." he smiles softly. he wipes any other tears left on the others face. "we will get though this fog..then we can live our lives..be together...rule..together." he says as he takes grendl's hand. "i want to rule our lands..together. you and me. we both rule. i dont want to fight over who is better...we are better together and that is what we will do. we will work together." he says as he kisses the ring and smiles. he was so happy. he could die right there. he drinks the rest of his wine then gets up pulling grendl up too. "come on! lets dance!" he says as he moves grendl up and into a small patch of grass. he just starts to sway while looking up at the troll.

2:51 AM

@SirFüncelot

Just staying like this, close to each other, listening to Loc talk, calling him his fiancé, was the happiest he’d ever been. Sure, it was a little bit embarrassing, hearing this for the first time, but Grendl would probably soon get used to it, considering that Lochlan would probably use it whenever he got the opportunity to do so. He better got used to it quickly, or he would stay a blushing mess forever. “I won’t leave, Loc. Never. Not after finally being able to give you that ring. I’ll always come back to you.”, he promised, taking his glass and pecking Loc’s lips once after he had put the bottle down again. “And to you, too.”, Grendl added, before they clinked their glasses together, taking a sip of the wine after. It was less sweet than he had thought, just once again showing Loc’s consideration for him. How had he been able to ever doubt his intentions? Certainly, it had been a strange reason for a fight… “I would love to have you as my king at my side. We do have to decide if it’s going to be called ‘Fairy Kingdom and Swamplands’ or the other way around.”, he chuckled slightly, taking Loc’s face into his hands. “I’m only teasing. I don’t care anymore who gets named first, because, to me, it will always be us together. And I guess for a new beginning like this… A new name would be appropriate?”, he added for clarification purposes, closing his eyes and just staying close to him like this, enjoying how warm the fairies skin felt under his fingers. How soft and alive. Following Lochlan’s words, he put his half-empty glass down, letting himself get pulled up and joining the fairy on the soft grass under the moonlight. Grendl puts his arms around him, not much of a dancer, but at least able to enjoy staying close to the fairy, looking him in the eyes. They went in circles, only swaying slowly in the moonlight, more focused on each other's presence than really dancing elaborately.

1:48 AM

Not daring to destroy this moment by speaking, Grendl just smiled happily at him, his cheeks rosy, but his eyes only filled with joy. How much he would want to do this every day… It was so utterly peaceful. @Blue Beetle

he smiles and leans into grendl. "i think it would be a new name..something that shows we are untied..fully...no fairy kingdom or swampland...jsut us.." he says as he kisses grendl and wraps his arms aroudn the other neck. he was up on his tippy toes. he smiled softly and sighs "i...i am sorry again..for the fight...i...should have never let you leave.." he was still dealing with the hatred on himself. he had caused his love pain..hurt...he was the reason. grendl wasnt..loc was. he was the reason grendl left. it was his fault...fully. he wipes his eyes as he tries to not cry. his mind was playing tricks. taking this happy moment and turning it. he just hides his face into grendl's chest and takes a deep breath. he wanted to be happy. he wanted to move on but his mind...it was still saying that he would mess it up. that he woudl push grendl away again...that he would lose his only family. loc starts to cough from the anxiety andp panic that his mind is putting him though. he tries to calm his breathing and mind. he holds onto grendl and just listens to his heart. he was still here..he was holding onto loc. he wasnt going to leave...they were here together...slowly his breathing calmed and his coughing stopped. he takes a deep breath as he tries to not worry grendl. he just listens to his heart. "you are here..." he whsieprs to himself to help calm him. his hands still gripping onto grendl hard. as if grendl would just disappear infront of him. loc finally was able to let grendl go and look at him. his eyes just watching the other. his fingers traces his face as he grounds himself

1:58 AM

@SirFüncelot

“So something like ‘Groc’?”, Grendl suggested after thinking for far too long about this; his forehead wrinkled even during their kiss. They surely had to think about the name at a later point in time, because, right now, he didn’t have any other ideas. He was even worse at naming things than at dancing. He certainly shouldn’t be the one in charge of that. Neither of deciding nor of searching for the best name. Loc would do a much better job at that. If he wasn’t getting swallowed up by doubts before that. “We’re both to blame for this, Loc. We talked about that. Don’t think about that now. You don’t have to feel bad for it, and we don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to, but if it helps you, we can talk later. Just for now… I want to enjoy just staying like this. Close to you.”, he smiled and kissed Loc’s forehead, continuing to sway around the clearing. It nearly looked as if they were floating, framed by the white light of the moon, looking almost like ghosts or spirits. Loc’s sudden cough made him stop automatically, leaning down to carefully brush his fingers gently across his back, not really doing much, but what else was he supposed to do to help him? Grendl could just watch helplessly, holding the shaking frame of the fairy tightly, glad that there was no blood this time. He hoped that this would pass soon. He didn’t want to see Loc weak like this for another day, but it surely wouldn’t be over that soon. It would take time for his magic to return and for his strength to come back. Until then, the best thing he could do was wait. “Of course, am I here. I’m not leaving anymore. At least not without you or if it is an emergency. You don’t have to worry. We’re gonna be kings over ‘Grocland’ after all.”, Grendl smiled and chuckled, putting one of his own hands on top of Loc’s fingers that traced his face, grabbing them and clasping them tightly.

2:40 AM

He pulled them towards his mouth, kissing the tip of each finger, as well as the palm and back of his hand. “If you need a break, we can just sit down again. Watch the stars, talk, and cuddle. As long as it’s with you, everything becomes a date. Even when we go around saving the land from fog. It’s all just one giant date.” @Blue Beetle

locland looks at him and nods. "ok....lets sits.." he was shaking slightly from the cough and from just the panic that he had felt. he sits down and leans into grendl. "we are not naming it Grocland..." he smile sfotly as he moves to sit into grendl's lap and just lays his head into his neck. he holds onto grendl and whimpers. his eyes tearing up. he loved this man so much..." he wipes his eyes as he lays agasit the troll. his eyes move to his ring. he traces the details. he smiles and says "mymother would have freaked out...she would have loved you.." he shivers slightly as a breeze comes though the grove. lochlan just lays there..happy..and safe. he looks at the sky and says "our stars are out.." he points to let grendl know. as grendl looks at the sky, loc just looks at him. grendl was the star for loc. grendl was his star. he didnt want any other star..he kisses grendl's cheeks and smiles. "i love you..." he would say it over and over if needed. he would repeat the words to grendl if the other didnt belive him. he loved the troll with his heart fully. he would die for the other

2:50 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl pouted slightly as his name request was already getting denied after not even existing for five minutes, despite how proud he had been of it, but in the end he could just return Loc’s smile with a wide grin, pulling him properly onto his lap and closing his arms around them. It was getting chilly, and as good as Loc looked in his outfit, it certainly wasn’t made to keep him warm. So he was more than glad to provide at least a little bit of warmth by hugging him and rubbing his arms. “I’m sure she would. I would have loved to meet her.”, Grendl kissed Loc’s temple, not wanting to deepen this topic. Not after the sudden death of the late king only two days ago. He wanted to give him time for that and not bring his parents up as much as possible. Taking off his coat, he laid it around Loc, using it more like a blanket for himself, while they watched their stars. Well… They weren’t really theirs; after all, no one owned the stars, but these two particular ones always stuck close together and never vanished, no matter the time of year. One day Loc had just proclaimed them their stars because they always watched them, and they were always there, and in case one of them ever got lonely, he could just watch up at the night sky and be sure that the other could see the same. Their stars. The thought made Grendl’s smile widen, followed by more affectionate words. He couldn’t help but shed a single tear as he turned back towards Loc. “I love you too, Loc. I love you too.” @Blue Beetle

he looks at him and wipes his tears. "shh..dont cry.." he says as he kisses grendl and yawns. "can we go back to our room...i am cold and want to cuddle you in bed." he smiels as he leans into the other. his eyes closing and his breathing was calm. he yawns and kisses grendl jaw. "lets go back home.." he woudlnt move from grendl wanting him to carry him. he smiles and giggles as they walk back to the tree. once they were back in their room he gets down from grendl's arms. he moves to start a warm bath and shivers slighty. he moves to start a fire in the fire place to help warm the room. the nights were getting colder as winter was moving in. he looks at grendl and smies. "i love you." he says kissing the other and moving to get undressed and in the warm bath. "grendl! come join meeee!" he whines softly.

7:55 AM

@SirFüncelot

It became apparent what Loc wanted as he remained seated on top of Grendl, only making him chuckle with a shake of his head, before effortlessly picking up the smaller man like a bride and carrying him back home like this. His constant giggles filled him with joy, happy that they got to spend today like this, away from the chaos they had to endure the last few days. Just the two of them and several hours filled with enjoyment… After coming back, he put away his coat and rolled his shoulders, before getting assaulted by Kal who came speeding towards him, knocking a few things off of one of the shelves as he jumped and flew over towards him, rubbing his head against Grendl’s as he landed and grabbed onto his shirt, cooing slightly, and enjoying the head pats he received from the troll. Apparently someone had missed both of them, and he felt slightly bad for not taking him along. Kal certainly would have loved it, though he probably would have gotten into their picnic basket as well. “I can’t. Kal won’t let go of me.”, he answered amused, stepping into the bathroom and presenting to Loc the small creature that tried hard to keep all of his claws attached to Grendl’s shirt, making it hard to get him off without hurting him, so for now he embraced his destiny, at least carefully beginning to take off his shoes, socks, and pants, before deciding to just try and take off his shirt with Kal still attached to it, hoping that the small creature wouldn’t just latch itself onto his bare chest as soon as it saw an opportunity for doing so. @Blue Beetle

loc giggles as he whisles and kal flies over to him. he kisses and loves on the small bird. "he jsut missed us.." he loves on kal as he looks at grendl. his eyes wondering alittle. he shakes his head and looks away blushing. "c-come on.." he says sfotly as he moves for grendl to get in. once he was in, the fairy leans against the other chest and sighs. kall curls up on grendls shoulders to stay out of the water. "when do you think our wedding should be?" he looks at the troll and smiles. "and where? i wouldnt mind it if it was in the swampland.." he knew grendl missed his home. loc felt bad for drawing him away from there...they would have to visit once the fog is gone. then they can look at places on the border for their home. loc had always dreamed of living with grendl on the border. the house split in the middle of the line that use to divide them. he smiles softly. "i am thinking maybe during spring?" he jsut speaks as he looks at the ring and holds it up and out for the boht of them to see. "i love that we are together now...i...do not miss those nights with out you

8:37 AM

@SirFüncelot

“I know that he missed us, but he could cling to my head or something…”, Grendl complained, despite it not sounding like that at all, because he was laughing lightheartedly as he watched Loc kiss Kal’s little head, leading to him making a lot of happy noises, while Grendl just watched, taking off the last pieces of clothing, and then slowly stepped into the bath too. “Do you still get shy seeing me naked?”, he asked, even though the answer was quite obvious, considering how Loc blushed and turned away from him. grendl’s smile widened as he made his way over through the water to him, not really caring about covering any of his parts and moving a lot closer to the fairy than needed. “You’re so cute, you know that? You’ve seen me mostly naked this morning, doing such lewd things with me, and now you’re getting all embarrassed by me trying to cuddle with you?”, he chuckled, putting his arms around Loc’s shoulders, leaning back against the wall of the bath. “Why decide if we can just have two weddings?”, Grendl suggested. Maybe that would go a little bit overboard, but how should they even decide to begin with? The Fairy Kingdom was for sure the most beautiful during spring, when all flowers bloomed, but the Swamplands were a mess during those times, plagued with too much rain. The Summers, on the other hand… Those were quite nice. “I do not care where or when we marry, as long as it has you in it. I don’t need anyone or anything else besides you, Loc.”, he specified, grabbing Loc’s hand with his own, intertwining their fingers, so they could look at both of their rings in detail. “Summer would be better, though. At least in the Swamplands. Unless you want to drown in rain and mud, which I guess wouldn’t be rather nice. But I’d also like to be surrounded by all the spring flowers that bloom in your forests… They are so, so beautiful.” @Blue Beetle

Loc blushes and whimpers “n-no…” his face blushes as he leans into grendl. He hides his eyes and blushes. God he hated how he was embarrassed. He rubs his eyes before he looks up at grendl and smiles “we can have two weddings. I like that idea.” He smiles and curls up. He sighs and smiles. He watches their hands and giggles. “We can make more decisions after we deal with the fog. Once that is done we can plan our weddings. I want to have one in both lands. To show we are equal. That we are together.” He kisses grendl’s hand and ring. He moves to sit on grendl’s lap. He smiles and blushes. “I love you. You are so so amazing. So handsome so nice..” he kisses his neck softly and giggles. He loved to make grendl blush and melt

12:02 PM

@SirFüncelot

“And what’s up with all the blushing, then?”, Grendl teased further, smothering the top of his head with kisses as he laughed. “It’s all yours anyway. So you can stare and touch as much as you want.”, he added, tousling his hair. “I certainly do not mind. I love you, Loc. You getting all shy about something like this just makes you even cuter.” “That does sound rather nice. But I have no idea how to plan a wedding in the first place. I know there’s supposed to be a cake and flowers, but everything else…”, Grendl just shrugged, having never really thought about it. Well… He had think about marrying Loc for some time now, but he never thought about having to plan the wedding. In his head, that just kind of happened, but in reality, it probably took a lot more work than that. But together with Loc he was sure to be able to tackle this as well. After all, it couldn’t really be worse than what they were working against right now. “I get it, Loc… I blush, too…”, Grendl mumbled, not annoyed, but certainly a little bit irritated as his cheeks turned several shades darker. He mumbled a few other inaudible things, while putting his hands on Loc’s waist, pulling him properly into his lap, and not intending to let him go any time soon, as his arms snaked around him. “You are all these things, too, you know?”, he added quietly, not really able to say anything else while he was showered with compliments and little touches on his neck. It just made him slowly lose his mind, while he turned into a big tomato. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and giggles. "awwww babbbbbyyyy" he kisses the cheeks and giggles. "i know i am but you are too! and you blush so cutely when i say them!" he kisses grendl softly and rolls his hips. "i love you. you are so amazing...you gave me another chance...and i will always love you for that." he kisses grendl and pushes him slightly harder into the tub. "what are you blushing about? hmmmm" he giggles as he pinces his cheeks and kisses them. "my baby.." he mumbles as he lays into grendl and nuzzles close. he wouldnt pull away. he would just stay like this. his back was healing well. it is now to a point that it doesnt need bandages for the night. he looks at grendl and flutters his wings. "do you think my back will scar?" he didnt mind if they did but it was still scary...these were his first wounds...his first scars. he looks at grendl and traces some of his scars. "do they ever fade...the wounds...the..fear.." he was still scared of those monsters...he was scared of being attacked...of grendl being hurt...

1:37 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc’s teasing made his blush only worse. Combined with all the attention and the kisses, it made his entire face glow bright red. Grendl wasn’t sure what he intended by doing this, but he just let him, not minding this going either direction. He was always eager to cuddle or make love to Loc. How could he not? He was so perfect in his eyes. It would be a shame to let that go to waste and not appreciate it accordingly. “I’m not baby…”, Grendl grumbled, trying to sound annoyed but failing pretty hard at it, his wide smile obviously showing how much he enjoyed receiving nicknames like this. “I’m blushing because of you… No one else can make me blush…”, he mumbled, now hiding his face as best as he could against Loc’s hair, enjoying how good and familiar it smelled. Certainly like home… Or at least like something he would associate with it. Something that made him feel happy and content. Grendl could spend hours like this with Loc, just close together, arms wrapped around each other, intending to never let go again. With a sigh, he pulled away from Loc, his ears still feeling hot, as he glanced at his back, which looked a lot better. Pressing a kiss to his forehead and cupping his face, he smiled at him. “They may, but I remember promising you some mud. It arrived this morning. If you want, I could put that on you, and it should help… At least a bit.”, he offered, followed by another kiss. “It’s going to ruin the water though as soon as you wash it off.”, what followed was a pause and a sigh, as Loc traced the more visible scars. “It does. But it takes time. Some fade with time; others remain. It depends on a lot of things, so don’t worry too much. You are strong, Loc. You will overcome this. After all, I'm by your side now, keeping you safe as best I can. We can do this together.”, he mumbled against his lips, and then kissed him once more. A deep but not a hungry kiss, only meant to convey his love and adoration for Loc. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles and looks at grendl "the mud right..do you think it will help?" he kisses grendl and hums. his arms wrap around grendl's neck. he sighs softly pulling away. "i love you..i love you so much." he blushes sfotly as he kisses him again this time alittle more hungry. "you just make me want to not do anything and just lay wiht you.." he says softly as he leans into him and sighs. his eyes close as he kisses grendl neck. the water was starting to get cold. loc shivers softly before he sits up and kisses him softly and getting out. he grabs his robe and grendl's for the other. he slips on his robe before moving to the bedroom and looking for something. he pulls out a small packet. "i want you to have these..they are seeds! they are for the poppies that you like. all you need to do is water them!" he smiles at grendl as he sets them down and curls up on the bed. he was cold and was waiting for grendl to come to bed and cuddle him

5:32 AM

@SirFüncelot

“You don’t think I look this stunning just on my own? It’s all thanks to our mud baths. They do wonders to the skin,”, Grendl laughed, flexing slightly to show off in front of Loc. “This one is a bit different. I don’t know how a fairy will react to it because it’s imbued with magic. Maybe we should try it first before I cover your entire back with it?”, he suggested, but soon lost this specific train of thought as Loc just kept on kissing him, kindling a small fire within his belly that made him catch the fairies lips with the same hunger as if he meant to devour him. “I wouldn’t mind that… And I’ll make sure we get to do that during our honeymoon. Just you and me doing nothing besides hugging, kissing, cuddling, and… you know… making love.”, at this suggestion, Grendl’s chuckle became louder, rumbling in his chest as he kissed Loc’s temple. They spent a while just staying close to each other like this, arms around the other, occasionally exchanging kisses and touches, until the water got too cold and they got out. With a smile, Grendl accepted his bathrobe from Loc, barely tying it in the front, exposing most of his chest, as he followed him into the bedroom, Kal who was still sitting on his shoulder, made his way over to the bed with a few wing flaps, sprawling out on top of the sheets as Leo handed Grendl something. Immediately, his eyes began to glow like those of a child seeing their birthday presents for the first time. “Loc… I just got you mud, and you give me this? How am I supposed to compete with poppies? They are gonna look so beautiful.”, he could already imagine where he wanted to plant them, hoping that the constant dampness wouldn’t prevent them from growing and thriving. He probably would have to see. Keeping the first ones in a pot instead of outside. Putting the small box down, he joined Loc on the bed, crawling beside him,

8:59 AM

his hand wandering across the left side of his back, stroking where he thought his tattoo was located, before finally reaching his face, grabbing his chin, and tilting it until he was able to kiss him how he wanted. It was hungry, but more like Grendl was asking for permission. A bit more cautiously and questioningly than usual: “I may have misunderstood your eagerness in the bath. But I’m fine with us just cuddling to celebrate today.”, Grendl finally explained, stroking his cheek while awaiting his answer. @Blue Beetle

loc leans in and kisses grendl. "maybe i want you to be eager." he kisses grendl harder and with hunger. he pushes grendl into the bed and climbs ontop of him. "do you want to just...cuddle..or.." he rolls his hips and grinds a small amount. "do something more?" he smiles as he kisses grendl's lips, then jaw, then neck and down to his chest. his wings fluttering in the moon light. he watches grendl and smiles. loc loved the male he was sitting on. his hands move to his chest and moves down his chest slightly pushing open the robe. "i love you..i cant wait to marry you and have you all to myself.." he kissess grendl's neck, nibbling on him. loc's hips move back and forth as he grinds agaisnt the other. "what are you going to do grendl? are you going to take me?"

9:11 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc was such a tease. He hadn’t even realized this before, but now… He seemed to enjoy teasing Grendl. Either with compliments or like this. Making him groan as he moved his hips against him. “Loooc~”, was the first and only thing that left his mouth, sounding slightly annoyed, but mostly like the troll was enjoying what he was doing to him quite a lot. His hands that grabbed Loc’s hips only underlined this further. “Of course I want to. I can never resist you. Especially not… when you’re moving on top of me like that.”, he sounded breathless, looking up at the fairy and his beautiful wings, his body barely covered by the bathrobe. “Am already all yours…”, Grendl mumbled, his hands wandering up to do the same, slowly pushing Loc’s robe away to reveal his chest and shoulders further, tracing along the lighter marking on his skin with his fingers. With Loc’s constant movements, he could feel himself slowly getting hard, gasping lightly whenever it got too much. “How’s your back, Loc? Do you think you can lay on it already?”, he asked, followed by a kiss. As much as he loved him up there, Grendl couldn’t really touch, or kiss, or cherish him like that, only able to reach so much of Loc. He wanted to hold him close, kiss and touch him, give a bit of the love he had received back. But that was kind of hard with Loc straddling his hips, which had been the only position they were able to use with Loc’s back hurting, and he wouldn’t mind doing it like that a little bit longer if it meant that there wouldn’t be any complications for him. @Blue Beetle

loc nods as he arches his back and whimpers. "yes.." he also sounded breathless. he moves off grendl and lays on his back. he shift slightly to get comfortable and then lays there. he pulls grendl into a kiss, his own memeber was hard. he pulls away and says "touch me.." he jsut wanted grendl's hands on him. he wanted grendl to touch and hold him. he didnt want anything else but the male. he kisses grendl and pulls him closer. his hands run over his chest and up to his neck. he wraps his hands around the other before kissing him harder. he was wiggling as he looked at the other. "grendl.." he breathes out as he pulls the man to be ontop of him. his hands moving down to take off his robe fully and then reaching up to slip the troll's robe off as well. "i want you to take me.." he breathes softly as he lays under the male. his body showing he was being effected. how could he not? he had the hottest troll in the world and the nicest. he had the prefect partner. loc just hoped he was somewhat good enough for grendl. he shkaes his head to stop those bad thoughts. he was with his love. his future husband. he was enough. grendl loved him. he loved to be with him. loc smies as he bites his lip as his own hands move down his body and ghost thoses himself

2:17 PM

@SirFüncelot

Loc didn’t even have to say anything; his hands, which had rested on his cheeks during their kiss, roamed across his shoulders and chest soon after. His fingers followed the lines of his tattoos, the outline of his collarbone, slowly pushing his robe out of the way, so he could get a better view of the fairy beneath him. Grendl smiled happily as he kissed down from his cheek to his neck, then to his shoulder, and all the way back up to his lips. Both of his hands pushed further downward, soon reaching the belt of his robe, but not untying it. He just ignored it and continued on, dragging a finger awfully close along Loc’s crotch, but not touching it, instead wandering to his thighs and grabbing both of them. “You are so impatient. Or are you getting old and need to sleep soon?”, Grendl chuckled against Loc’s lips, kissing him once more for good measure before he continued to speak. “Let me take care of you, Loc. Let me make you feel good. You’ve earned it. We’ll get to that soon enough.”, another passionate kiss to Loc’s lips followed. Afterward, Grendl made his way down Loc’s entire body too, trailing kisses across his chest and stomach, taking his time to appreciate every inch of skin before him. “Is this alright?”, he asked after settling between Loc’s legs, looking up again to meet his eyes and wait for an answer. Sure… He could just take Loc, and they could have their fun, but he felt like he hadn’t been able to convey his love properly during the last few times they had done this. He wanted to take his time and cherish Loc. He certainly deserved all of it. So he leaned down to kiss his tip and make clear what he had meant before, waiting for his approval before Grendl even thought about continuing. @Blue Beetle

he whimpers as grendl touches him. his eyes rolling back in his head. as grendl lightly touches his crotch he arches his back. he groans softy. "no...i..i just want..you.." he mumbles softly covering his face and watching the other. he kisses him and moans softly into the kiss. he breathing was harsh as he watched grendl trailing down his body. his mind was blank, just focusing on the other. he watches grendl settle inbetween his legs. he was confused. he watches grendl as he kissed his tip. a shutter runs though his body. "y-yes..yes please.." he covers his face as he whimeprs. he hated being this needy. he was shaking as he waited. when grendl was gone, loc couldnt touch himself without thinking of the other. he could never get off. he was still so built up. he wanted grendl so badly. "please...please grendl.." he whispers almost on the brink of tears from not being touched. as soon as he was thouhg he melted into a moaning mess. his eyes were rolling back as he clenches his toes. he loved grendl. he loved how he took care of him. he loved how he touched him. he loved him.

4:25 AM

@SirFüncelot

Enjoying all the little sounds Leo made, Grendl made sure to make him feel as good as he possibly could. He took his time, taking it slow while sucking him off. His hands brushed along his thighs, feeling the soft skin beneath his fingers, caressing it as if Loc were the most precious thing on earth. Which he was. There was nothing Grendl loved more. Everyone paled in comparison to him. No one could ever be better than him in Grendl’s eyes. He was perfect as he was. Perfect for him, and he wouldn’t want to let Loc go ever again. He wanted to keep him as close as possible, so he was able to tell him how much he loved him, to kiss him, hold his hand, and also do these things… He didn’t need anything else. Not sure how long he had dragged this out for, but feeling that maybe he had taken it a bit too far with taking his time, Grendl pulled away, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, as he looked up at Loc again. Slowly he crawled upward, looking at his red face for a moment, a bright smile on his face, as he leaned down to kiss him. “I hope it felt good. But I don’t think I can go any longer. I want you, Loc. I need you…”, he murmured against his lips, painfully aware of his own throbbing erection that desperately craved attention and didn’t want to wait any longer. “Are you alright with that?”, Grendl asked once again, already reaching for the flask with oil inside the nightstand, while he waited for Loc’s response. He kissed his forehead after coming back, settling on top of him once more. The troll's right hand brushed alongside Loc’s cheek, up until it could comb through his hair. “You look so beautiful… I never want to take my eyes off of you ever again…” Just looking at him usually made Grendl realize that, but now that they were both naked, that he got to see everything about Loc… It made him realize this once more. That he was perfect the way he was.

4:50 AM

Perfect for Grendl, no matter what he looked like. Even with the scars or whatever the future may bring, Loc would always be perfect. Something else just wasn’t possible. @Blue Beetle

loc moans as grendl touches him. his eyes rolling back and his back arching. he loved it. he loved the touches. he loved grendl's fucking mouth! he twitch alittle and felt him get close. he looks at grendl and moans "i..i..am...close.." then the touch was gone. he looks up at grendl and groans. he lays back and nods "please grendl...i am about to jump you and take you myself.." he graons softly. he looks at grendl and bites his lip. a blush comes to his face as he gulps. he leans into his touch. "i love you...you are handsome...i never want to lose you either.." he moves closer to grendl as he sits up and takes the bottle. he pours some oil on his hands before moving his hand to start pumping grenld. "i want you to feel good..." he says sfotly as he kisses grendl and lets the other get him ready while loc pumps his hand on grendl's member

5:00 AM

@SirFüncelot

Gently Grendl pressed Loc back down onto the pillows during their kiss, kneeling over the fairy to allow him to continue stroking him, while he poured some oil onto his fingers too and let them wander towards Loc’s butt. It didn’t take as long as usual to prepare him, after all, they had just done it this morning. Maybe they were a little bit sex-crazed. But how could they not, if everything felt so new and yet so familiar? Every fiber of his being yearned for Loc and if sating this hunger meant touching and loving him like this over and over again, Grendl certainly didn’t mind. It felt too good to ever stop, and Loc looked too good to not want to kiss his flushed cheeks and lips. “I-I am feeling good, Loc. I always am… With you.”, Grendl groaned, pulling the fingers he had used to prepare Loc out, instead grabbing the wrist of his hand that kept stroking him, making him slowly lose his mind. He wanted him to continue, to not stop, but then their fun would be over, and… Grendl didn’t want that. He leaned down for another sweet kiss, taking his time, once again, to explore all of Loc’s mouth with his tongue, breathlessly pulling away. “We can’t continue if you keep that up. As good as your hand feels… You wanted me to do something else, didn’t you? Or what happened to jumping me and taking what you want yourself?”, he smiled, kissing Loc again, while he positioned himself and then carefully pressed into Loc, groaning and needing to pause for a second when it got too much for him. @Blue Beetle

loc whimpers softly as he looks at grendl. he smiles softly and kisses him. he nods "yes...yes please..." he begs sfotly as he moans. his head falls back and his eyes roll back. he tries to relax himself but he could only do so much. grendl was large. larger than loc. he groans softly and grabs grendl's wrist. "hang..hang on..." he whimpers softly as he lets his body get use to him. he takes a deep breath and nods once he was ready. loc moans at the size and the movment. he wraps his legs around the other to keep him close to loc. his eyes roll back as he covers his face. he was blushing. his back arch as he felt the pleasure. he was already so close.. "g-g-greandl!" he cries out as he was so so close. he looked at the ohter. he wanted to last longer. he wanted to keep up with the male. "please...f-fuck sake!" he moans softly as he arches his back and covers his face. he was so needy. his own member was twitching softly showing how clsoe he was

5:33 AM

@SirFüncelot

Stopping as soon as Loc made his discomfort known, Grendl made sure to take his time after that, giving him the opportunity to adjust to the strange new feeling. Even after pushing all of him inside Loc he remained like this for a moment. Brushing Loc's tousled hair behind his long, pointy ears and kissing him, to hopefully make up for the uncomfortableness he made him experience every time they did this. He couldn’t even imagine how it had to feel… Certainly good, judging by Loc’s moans and them doing it over and over again. But… Still… It seemed like a somehow strange concept to him. Slowly he started to move, thrusting and rolling his hips, tightly held in place by Loc’s legs, which didn’t let him move away even if he wanted to. His hands rested comfortable on his waist, helping to hold him stable, while the pleasure made him squirm. Grendl smiled at this sight. Truly so beautiful. He didn’t even know how to describe it… There just weren’t any words to describe all of Loc. And if there were, he probably had to use all of them and still wouldn’t get close. “I want to see your face, Loc. Don’t hide it. It’s too cute.”, Grendl murmured, between two low moans of his own. His own face was flushed too, mostly from the heat of the moment, but a little bit remained from Loc’s compliments earlier. Gently, he moved the fairies hands out of the way, pinning them above his head, to keep him from trying to hide again. “Much better. After all, I want to see your face when I make you cum.”, with another chuckle the troll picked up the speed, his free hand closing around Loc’s erection, beginning to stroke it in the same rhythm as his thrusts. Bringing them both closer and closer to the edge, leaving Grendl unable to do much besides groaning and moaning Loc’s name, until he couldn’t take it any longer, cumming inside of Loc with his name on his lips. Only continuing to ride out the last waves of his pleasure. @Blue Beetle

Loc moans softly and arches his back. He looks at grendl and whimpers as his hands are pinned high. His breathing hitched as he curls his toes in pleasure. He couldn’t..take it…he moans at the touch and strokes. Loc was losing his mind. He rolls his eyes back as he finsihes. He cries out as he is filled. His body was shaking after the high. He closes his eyes and takes in deep breathes. His body was tense and his head was pounding. He opens his eyes and looks at grendl. He reaches for him and pulls him into a kiss. “I..I love you…” he whispers softly and falls back into the bed. He looks at the male and whimpers. “C-can we cuddle now….you give the best after sex cuddles..” he makes little gabby hands towards the troll.

6:50 AM

@SirFüncelot

Exhausted, Grendl sank down next to Loc on the bed, enjoying the kiss he was pulled into. “Love you too…”, he mumbled, followed by a second kiss, less sloppy and heated than before. Enticed by Loc’s cute gesture, Grendl couldn’t help but giggle slightly as he pulled him close and rolled them over. Now he laid on his back again, with Loc sprawled out on top of him, to give his wings a break from getting squished against the mattress. His arms were tightly wrapped around him, holding him close to his chest and heart. “I’ll always cuddle with you. Even without the sex. You know that.”, he murmured against his shoulder, kissing the skin there. His eyelids felt heavy, but he wanted to stay awake longer. Cuddle a bit more with Loc. Maybe talk a bit more about their wedding. What they wanted and expected. Just until they fell asleep. Dream a little bit about what could be and what they liked. “Who do we invite to the wedding? Do we invite different people each time or the same ones, and they have to come twice?”, Grendl asked curiously, yawning slightly, but trying his best to stay awake. His hands were brushing across the soft skin between Loc’s wings, and down his sides. Wanting to massage him slightly, but not daring because of his still-fresh wounds. @Blue Beetle

loc snuggles into grendl and sighs. his wings relaxing and flopping down. he hums softly and says "i know..but they are always so nice..." he sighs sfotly. he looksat grendl and says "we can invite both groups and they can choose which one to come...i guess.." eh yawns softly. he snuggles into grendl. he wanted to sleep...loc was falling asleep as grendl rubs his back. "i lvoe you...you take so...so,...good care of me..." he says softly as he yawns ad curls up. his skin shivers softly. "it..it is cold.." he says sfotly as he curls up. "now...lets..go to...bed..." he falls asleep. he breathes softly as he lets himself fall asleep. his body sore with pleasure and his mind happy. the morning woudl come too fast. a knock on the door makes loc groan and hide. KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

8:23 AM

@SirFüncelot

With Loc on top of him, he hadn’t even realized that it must be cold for him. The fairy kept him nice and warm, but not wanting him to freeze to death, he pulled the blanket over them both, giving Loc another kiss on the forehead as he felt him get sleepier and sleepier. “I love you, Loc. Sleep well, star shine.”, he mumbled, nuzzling against the top of his head, his eyelids heavy and falling shut on their own after a short while. With his arms wrapped tightly around Loc he fell asleep, dreaming of white flowers and sunshine, a small clearing in the forest decorated with plants in full bloom, their scent pleasant and sweet. He was standing there, anxiously waiting for something, not sure what, dressed in strange formal clothing. At first, it didn’t make sense, but as soon as he saw Loc approach, wearing something similar in style and color, it clicked. This was their wedding. They were getting married. Grendl grinned from ear to ear, as Loc grabbed his hand and pulled him along towards the big tree in front of them. Everything seemed peaceful until black mist seemed to seep from beyond the treeline, swallowing everything on the clearing, and despite him holding onto Loc’s hand tightly, he was ripped from his grasp, leaving Grendl alone in complete darkness, shivering and weeping, but unable to wake up, as if something was keeping him there. It wasn’t until a sharp knock startled him awake with a gasp and sweat on his forehead. Panicked, he looked around, finding Loc soon, and calming a bit as he saw them. He was able to put his arms around him, and pull him close, not caring to give an explanation as of now or inquire who or why there had been a knock at their door. He didn’t even remember hearing it; too absorbed in his own panicked state. @Blue Beetle

loc groans softly. he opens his eys and looks at grendl. he jumps into holding him. "shhhh hey..hey whats wrong.." he asks before the knock comes again "STOP THAT! WE WILL BE THERE IN A SECOND!" loc was mad. mad at the person on the other side of the door. loc turns to grendl as he holds his face. "baby...baby whats wrong.." he says softly as he kisses his face. "talk to me.. i am here..i am here baby.." he says softly as he kisses him as he sits up and pulls grendl into his chest. he held the male. "are you ok...what happneed?" he was worried..he hated seeing grendl like this...he kisses his forehead and his eyes. "shhhhh breathe...breathe baby.." he says sfotly trying to get grendl to calm down. he look at the male. another knock comes to the door. loc growls as he gets up, puts on his robe and opens the door. "STOP KNOCKING!" a bulter was shaking at the mad king. "s-s-sir...i..i am sorry...t-the general...h-h-e said he needed you..." loc rubs his eyes "i will meet with him once i can. now. leave." loc closes the door. he moves back to grendl and holds him. "i am sorry baby..." he kisses him and holds him. "what happened..

10:03 AM

@SirFüncelot

“It’s… It’s alright. Just a nightmare, Loc. Nothing serious.”, he answered, stumbling a bit over the words as he combed a hand through his hair with a sigh. He hadn’t meant to make Loc worry like this, but it already seemed too late for that. Grendl just relaxed against Loc’s chest, letting himself enjoy getting pampered and cared for like this while he caught his breath and tried to make sense of his own dream, figuring out how to best explain what he had seen. He sat up further, letting his legs hang over the edge of the bed, massaging his temples while Loc was at the door. He didn’t remember seeing him this furious. It made him smile, but also feel bad for the other fairy at the door. Usually he was the one shouting, and seeing it as an outsider for once felt strange. He surely should work on that particular trait of his. With Loc’s arms wrapped around him once again, he leaned against him with another sigh, closing his eyes, before he began to speak. “We were getting married, Loc. You looked so handsome in your suit. There were flowers everywhere, and everything seemed to go well. We were about to speak our vows as…”, Grendl paused, taking another deep breath before continuing. “As the fog came. It swallowed everything around us. I held on to you, but in the end, it took you too, and I was left all alone in the darkness. I felt so scared and lonely. So empty. I couldn’t even wake up from it on my own…”, he explained, burying his face in the crook of his neck. “Thank you for being here for me…”, he mumbled, followed by a kiss to his cheek. @Blue Beetle

loc holds grendl as he listens to the nightmare. his eyes waterslightly. "oh grendl..." he says as he holds him and kisses his forehead. "shhh..nothing like that is going to happen..we are safe..me and you." he says as he kisses grendl's forehead and wipes and tears. "look at me.." he says missing those handsome eyes of his love. "there you are...we are safe..we are going to beat this fog and i am not going anywhere..." he says. "how about we get up and get moving today? i have a bone to pick with the gerneral for waking us up this early." he says softly as he kisses grendl and pulls him out of bed. he moves to the closet and grabs clothes for them before moving back to grendl "you ok? or do you wnat to rest while i go and deal with him?" he tilts his head. if grendl wanted to rest that is fine.. he takes his hands and kisses them to show that he was still here. that he wasnt going anywhere

1:44 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc’s words helped a lot, but he was a little bit annoyed at himself for making him worry like that. It was just a dream. It shouldn’t shake him to his core like this, and yet here he was. It felt nice to be the one that got held for once; he could get used to it, but it also irritated him. Grendl knew this was alright, and Loc was just trying to help, but he ruined a perfectly good morning, they could have spend cuddling and kissing. “I know, Loc. I’m alright. It was just a dream.”, he mumbled, turning his head to face the fairy and leaning their foreheads against each other. “I know you won’t leave me behind. Let’s get moving, okay? It might be something serious. Maybe he’s announcing his retirement.”, Grendl chuckled at the thought of that, giving Loc a kiss of his own as they stood in front of the wardrobe. “I’m okay, Loc. Don’t worry. Just a bit tired and restless. Let’s do this!”, he answered, pulling clothes out for himself, before looking down. They hadn’t cleaned themselves up last night, hadn’t they? “I’ll rest later. I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep again if I stay on my own right now.”, he answered honestly, pulling Loc along to get them both cleaned up and dressed for the day, ready to face whatever the general would be throwing at them. Hopefully nothing had happened at the border… “Thank you for being with me, Loc. I know I shouldn’t thank you for that, but… This is the happiest I’ve been in years, and all you’re doing is standing next to me, holding my hand. It feels like my heart is going to jump out of my chest any moment now.” @Blue Beetle

loc nods and lets grendl pull him to get cleaned up. he gets dressed and looks at the male. "you dont have to thank me...becasue you do the same thing to me.." he kisses grendl softly as he gets ready and puts on his outfit. it was simple one but it does have a full cut out in the back. he grabs his neckalce and puts on the pendant. once grendl was ready they would head off to the general. they moved to the ground floor and then out to the border. the gerneral looks at the kings with a look of 'you are late.' "thank you for joining me my king. we are looking at a large movement towards the eastern side. i have sent people to hold that area down. we need to send our team into the fog. now." loc looks around and gulps. he bites his lip as he was overwhelmed. this was his fualt...

6:30 AM

@SirFüncelot

“Of course, do I have to thank you.”, Grendl answered, getting dressed himself, again and again getting distracted by Loc’s lips on his or him returning the gesture. They certainly weren’t as fast as they should have been, but how could they? If he could, he would constantly kiss and touch him, but they didn’t have the time for that. Even now, they should be quick, but instead they got distracted over and over again. Grendl didn’t mind that one bit. It calmed his nerves and made him feel ready to face the general. Possibly not ripping his head off right away for disturbing their morning. The soldiers at the barricades seemed to be alert, running around and getting ready for something. He hoped it wasn’t what he thought it was, but while he glared at the general for looking at Loc the way he did, they got told what was going on. Automatically, he gripped Loc’s hand a bit tighter, hoping that his dream hadn’t been more than a dream and no bad omen. He couldn’t lose Loc. Not now. Not again. He didn’t even want him to get hurt again. Swallowing his annoyance, he sternly looked at the small fairy general. “How big of a movement are we talking about, and which men are ready for the task of going into the fog?”, he began, digging through his pocket for the list of the researchers from yesterday. “Also send someone to the research facility. One of them wanted to accompany the expedition.”, while his ‘requests', which sounded a lot more like orders, were set into motion, he turned towards Loc. “It’s gonna be alright, Loc. They were trained for this. They will be alright. And before you even know it, they will be back with all the information we are going to need to fight this back successfully.”, gently he cupped the fairy's face and made him look up at him in an effort to ground him. @Blue Beetle

he looks at grendl and nods. the general mumbing something before moivng and giving orders. loc was overwhelmed. his eyes wouldnt stop moving from on thing to the other. he takes a few breathes as a reseacher comes nad meets with the team that is about to go into the fog. thye were getting suieted up with their weponds. loc tries to hold in his couhgs. he couldnt be weak. he clears his thoat as he watches the men. the team was a few troll and fairy soliders with a researcher. loc watches them as they take some weapons that had light casted on them and move into the fog. it was quiet. loc squezzes grendl's hand and leans into him. what if they dont come back...what would loc say to their families...he knew all of the soliders...he...he knew their families. loc was starting to panic. his breathing hitches as he tries to clam himself. he coudlnt...he couldnt...his eyes were going in and out as he hyperventlated

7:59 AM

@SirFüncelot

Seeing that everything was put in motion and working fine even without him, gave Grendl the time he needed to check on Loc, who had been able to keep it mostly together while sending off their team, but was breaking down now. Even putting an arm around him hadn’t helped. Carefully, he pulled the fairy down to the ground, not caring that they were still surrounded by others, as he pulled Loc close to his chest, stroking his back as he whispered to him. “Loc, Loc… Listen to my voice. Breathe, darling, breathe with me. Can you do that?”, he asked, audibly breathing in and out at a slow pace for Loc to follow along, while he turned his face until he was able to look directly at him. Grendl’s finger brushed across his cheek, gently and lovingly, doing everything he could to help ground him again. “They are going to be fine, Loc. They are your and my best fighters. They volunteered for this. They know what’s on the line, but they are doing it anyway to protect the ones they love.”, he tried to explain, not knowing if it would help or just make matters worse. “They know that they could die. They know that some of them might die, but they prepared for that. They trained their entire lives for this moment, to keep everyone else safe who isn’t able to.”, Grendl continued, kissing his forehead. “Don’t let that be in vain. I know it is hard, but they wouldn’t want you to cry for them. Believe in them so that they may return safely. You can always mourn them later, but right now all of them are still alive, and I believe that all of them will safely return to us. Won’t you help me with that? To make sure that they truly can return home unharmed?” @Blue Beetle

loc leans into him and lowers himself down to the ground. he tries to breath but cant seem to calm down. his eyes lock with grendl as he sits there. his breathing slowly calmed alittle. he doesnt look away just focused on grendl. his voice..his nice calm voice... his eyes flutter slightly close as he leans into grendl's hand and listens to him. his breathing was still stuttering but it was calming down. he just listens to grendl's words. he was right. these were the best men. the strongest of both races. they were prepared and they would fight for thier kingdoms and each other. he looks at the male and nods. "yes.." his voice was soft as he takes slower and deeper breathes. grendl was right. they would be ok. they would come back and they would find out what is going on with the fog. he leans into grendl and just sits there. his face hidden. he took just a moment to take a break. to take his breathes and to make sure that he was ok. he looks back at grendl and nods. "ok...ready.." he stands up and looks out the fog. the men started to move though the fog and they disappear. loc holds his breath

3:48 PM

@SirFüncelot

Even after standing up, he kept an arm around Loc’s waist, holding him close and pressing him flush against his side while they bid the small group farewell, waving and cheering with everyone else that stayed behind. They had the best equipment and the best training. They were going to be alright. Or at least he hoped they would be, because if even they couldn’t deal with the fog, no one could, and they would face their certain doom soon enough. With a sigh, he tore his eyes away from the spot in the fog where the group had just vanished to look down at Loc and squeeze his arm slightly to get his attention. “If you want, we can put a light out for them. A candle or something magical, so that they find the way back home.”, unsure if fairies had a similar tradition, considering how bright it seemed to be the whole year around, he elaborated a little bit further.”It’s a tradition I grew up with. It’s used to help those who left home to go on travels or to war safely return home, even when it’s dark outside. They see the light and know which way they need to go to return.”, Grendl smiled lightly, squeezing the fairy's shoulder once more. “It’s not of much use with the fog and everything, but maybe… as a symbolic meaning?”, he tried, now feeling that his idea had been worse. If anything, constantly seeing a light would just make Loc remember them even more and feel bad the entire time. “Forget I suggested that. It’s a stupid idea…”, Grendl mumbled and shook his head. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the male and nods. "no..i like it.." he kisses grendl softly before moving up to the front lines. the crowd moves out of the way. loc grabs a small candle from a tent. he looks at grendl and holds his hand out for the troll to join him. once grendl was there he takes his hand and lays them on the candle. loc put his hands over grendls and closes his eyes. "please let them come back safe....let this light be their guide back home.." he pushes some magic into it as it lights and seems to glow brighter than a normal candle. he looks at grendl and smiles softly before setting the candle on the line infront of the fog so they could see it. loc leans into grendl as he looks at the candle "pleaes...let them come back..." the people started to move as they had to get moving with the other barricades. loc looks at grendl and says "what..waht now...i.." his eyes were still moving to the fog. the general moves up and says "well you could be on the front lines with your men. your father bless him would be here all day and night instead of lounging." the tone of his voice was mean. loc looks at the general and blinks. he..he hadnt..he...looks around and whimpers.."right.." loc moves awya from grendl as he tries to think what he can do...he was lost...like a lost puppy...the general scoffs. "useless." loc gasps softly as his eyes turn empty again.. he was..useless...loc jsut stands there emotionless

3:33 AM

@SirFüncelot

Seeing Loc smile again was all Grendl needed, glad that this stupid little tradition was able to give him some hope back. As sad as the reason was, it was still a nice gesture. A confusing one for sure, at least for most of the fairies around them, but at least to the remaining trolls it seemed familiar, as they lowered their heads and stopped what they were doing while Loc spoke and put the small flame down. It wasn’t much, but Grendl hoped it would help them. He surely didn’t want to bury any more people than absolutely needed, though they had been lucky so far. There hadn’t been many casualties. As Grendl wanted to suggest something they could do now to further help fight the fog back, he was interrupted, already glaring at the tall fairy before the general even spoke. He was glad he did because of what he said… It made him want to snap his neck right here and now. Or at least break one of his legs. The only thing holding him back was Loc, because he had said he shouldn’t antagonize the general any further, but… Right now, this was really hard. “Don’t you dare speak to my fiancé, your king, like that!”, Grendl growled, taking a step closer towards him, still nearly a head taller. “He’s doing whatever he can, but there is no reason for your king to keep going into the fog if we don’t know yet what it does to people. Or do you want to lose another king this soon?”, he grabbed him by the collar, pulling him towards himself a bit to let him get a good look at his angry expression. “The only thing stopping me from squishing you like a bug is him, and if he’s here, who is supposed to organize everything else? Do you want to do that? Will you be able to constantly stay here while seeing to the research, the refugees, and the other places infested by this fog?”, Grendl shook him slightly now, his feet dangling in the air, and his grip threatening to tear the fabric of his fancy tunic that looked as new as the day he bought it.

3:54 AM

Certainly, this man hadn’t seen many battles either. “You can’t! So shut your mouth and see to it that nothing happens to this place!”, with that he let him drop to the ground and turned around to go to Loc and console him. After all, he was the only one who could calm his anger. @Blue Beetle

loc was standing in the middle of the area. his eyes were empty. he was useless....he takes a deep breath before looking at grendl "i am giong to check on the other barriace...see if i can help.." he smiles but his eyes told grendl he was upset. they were empty. without happiness or anything. he looks down "i dont want to be useless.." he says sfotyl as he sighs. "do you want to come with...i...you probly have something else...sorry..i am just messing up today.." he was back to blaming everything on himself. his coughing started again as he turns to try and hide it. loc hated this..he hated he was uselss..the general was right...he was...useless... loc wipes his eyes alittle as he looks around. people were moving things around. his back still wasnt 100 percent..he shouldny fly but...he..he had to check on everything..he...he had to do everything. his breathing catches as he starts to sprial into a panic attack. his eyes look around as his breathing starts to speed up and his eyes go in and out. he stumbles alittle and reaches for grendl. he...he needed him...grendl... "g-gren..." his voice was softly as he reaches his hand out and tries to grab him. he coudlnt...his visiosn was going in and out as his breathig was harsh and he was about to pass out due to panic

4:02 AM

@SirFüncelot

“You aren’t useless, Loc…”, Grendl reminded him softly, already worried as he heard him cough. Why did everything always go wrong? He had been doing so well the last two or three days despite everything that was happening around them, and now… now this absolute asshole decided to destroy all of it. Oh, how he wanted to bash his head in. Just slightly knocking him over, maybe punching him once or twice… Yes… He shouldn’t think like that. Loc wouldn’t like it, but he and his stuck-up attitude had made him want to vomit since the first time they had met. “Of course I am coming with you. What kind of question is that? This is both our fight.”, he couldn’t speak further and had to stop in the middle of the embrace he wanted to initiate as Loc began to stumble, his breathing hitching and his eyes rolling back. Grendl wasn’t sure what was going on but quickly ran towards him, sliding the last few feet, to catch Loc in his fall before he could hit the ground. There wasn’t even time for him to glare at the general again, as he could only worry for him. Gently he held him close to his chest, checking whether he was still conscious or not. “Hey, hey… Can you hear me, star shin? Can you talk to me? It’s gonna be alright. I’m here. We’re gonna do this together. You’re doing great. Don’t let anyone tell you something else.”, he mumbled against his hair, caressing the back of his head as well as his shoulders with his hands, not knowing what else he was supposed to do. @Blue Beetle

loc lays iin his arms his eyes closed for a few seconds before he openes them and looks around. his breathing was alittle calmer but still harsh. "i..i amsorry.." he says as he lays in his arms. his face was pale as he looks at grendl. his eyes were slightly wide as he recovers from passing out. he presses his ear up to grendl's chest. he listens to his heart. his tries to calm his breathing to match grendl. his eyes were closed again to help him focus on just the breathing and the heartbeat of his lover. once his breathing was better he looks up and says "sorry...i...i got panicy..." he hated his panic attacks...they were painful...and scary...he grips onto grendl softly as he tries to not look at the general who was glaring at them. "i...he...i am uselss...i..i am not doing enough..." he hate let his duties slip..he had fallen. he should go into the fog.,...he should fight..he should...his breathing started to speed up again and he hides his face into grendl's chest. "sorry..." he says as tears roll down his cheeks. he was overwhelmed. his body and mind. he kept slipping into panic

4:22 AM

@SirFüncelot

A sigh of relief washed over him as he saw Loc open his eyes, a small smile curling on the corners of his lips. Grendl hugged him a bit tighter before his expression got a little more stern. “Do not apologize to me, Lochlan! For anything you don’t have control over!”, he didn’t sound angry, but a little bit frustrated, sad, and worried, his eyes showing these emotions too as he looked down at his face. “Just… Just maybe help me with what I can do… I don’t know how to help you…”, he mumbled, obviously overwhelmed by what was going on, but this seemed like a conversation they should have at a later point in time again, when Loc didn’t look like he was about to pass out again. “You are not useless, Loc. You are doing your best. You are doing even more than that. You are pushing yourself beyond everything, and everyone is grateful for that. Don’t let anyone tell you something else.”, he continued, brushing the tears from his cheeks with his thumb. “It’s alright, Loc. You are still hurt. You earned yourself a break. And if you want me, I’ll show that general of yours his place. He can’t speak to his king like that.”, Grendl added, carefully picking the other up, holding him like a bride in his arms as he got up. While turning, he glared at the other fairy once again and then just walked away. “Let’s sit down over there. We can see if any supplies are needed or if there is any other dissatisfaction among the soldiers. “, he suggested. Despite them wishing for fairies and trolls to get along, there may be a few difficulties to adjust to, and it seemed like an easy task to do while also giving Loc the chance to rest a little bit while sitting down. @Blue Beetle

loc giggles softly "just..be here...hold me..ground me.." he says as he takes deep breathes and sighs softly. "no dont hurt him...that wont do any good.." he says softly as he leans into grendl's hand and smiles. he loved this man. grendl was his soulmate. he knew it. he holds onto grendl and nods "ok...yeah we can do that..maybe get some food.." he was hungry... "some sweet bread?" he asked grendl with his eyes like a puppy begging he sat down and takes a deep breath before smiling at grendl and waits. some soilders from both sides come up to talk to the king. loc helps them with their differences. he helps a troll and fairy doing the same job find a way to work together.. he smiles as the two walk off. "they are like us when we first met...rember? i rember you not wanting to even tlak to me.."

6:00 AM

@SirFüncelot

“It would make me feel better… And he would deserve it.”, Grendl answered with a shrug, sitting Loc down on a stone, near the barracks furthest away from the general. Even if he wasn’t supposed to hit him, they should certainly do something about him, but he would discuss that with Loc later. Not right now, when he was already on edge. He just gave him another kiss on his temple, grabbing a hold of his hand as he sat down next to him. “You want to get food together after this? Or was that an order for me to go get something?”, he asked, mostly amused and with a slightly raised eyebrow, not moving an inch, just watching Loc lovingly while he seemingly solved all problems between fairies and trolls with just a few words. “I don’t know how you do that…”, Grendl mumbled after the last had left, still with the same expression on his face as before, while he obviously stared at him. “All it needs is a few words, and they seem to get along just fine. It is as if you are putting a spell on them, Loc.”, he explained, before realizing that he had asked something, and snapping out of it. “Of course do I remember.”, he kissed Loc’s forehead. “I thought you were a stuck-up asshole. You looked like you had a stick shoved all the way up to your brain. Always correct and polite. Gods… Did you infuriate me…”, he groaned before letting his head sink onto Loc’s shoulder. “But even during our first time seeing each other, I thought how cute you were. And how beautiful. I’d never seen wings that beautiful before…” @Blue Beetle

loc smiles at him and says "we can go together to get food. also i dont know what you mean...sometimes people jsut needed a different person to say something." he giggels and leans agaisnt the other's shoulder. he giggles "well you were mean and scary." he nudges grendl and sighs. "you thought my wings were pretty?" he looks at grendl and smiles bit. "i thought you were handsome....you were so tall to me then...so..out of reach.." he takes his hand and traces the marks and lines. "i never thought you would be such a softy." he giggles and sighs. the people were moving around each other. leaving them in like their own bubble. "i love you...i am so happy that you and i found each other...i was so unhappy before.." he hated how he was before grendl. cold, stuck up, a asshole. after his mother died he didnt feel anything...untill grendl came along and broke open his heart.

2:36 AM

@SirFüncelot

“I always think your wings are pretty.”, Grendl smiled, softly touching them with his fingertips, admiring their blue color, how fine and wispy yet sturdy they were. “Because they are.”, he whispered. “First, I thought I just wanted some for myself. Flying seemed like something so freeing, but then I realized that I liked them because they belonged to you. Because you were pretty and enchanting.”, Grendl continued, one hand still brushing along the base of Loc’s wings while he looked him deep into the eyes, blushing slightly at the compliments he received. “Am I no longer tall and handsome?”, he asked in a teasing manner, making sure to sit up properly, he tended to hunch even while walking, not feeling like he deserved to walk straight and proud, but now with Loc back at his side he wished to be all that, because he was proud. Grendl was proud to be where he was, at Loc’s side. “And I’m only soft on you. And because you don’t like it when I shout or challenge people.”, leaning in, he placed a kiss on Loc’s forehead. “You made me so much better than I ever was.” Putting an arm around Loc’s shoulders, he pulled him in close, resting his head next to his. “And I was lonely and bitter. We both changed for the better. I never thought love would be able to do that. I never thought I would ever be in love.”, Grendl answered, obviously happy and content. They probably always had been these people somewhere deep inside of them, but meeting each other and getting to know each other had broken this free from within them. “It was such a foreign concept to me, until you came along and turned my whole world upside down. I love you, Lochlan. You’re my sun, my moon and my stars, the brightest light I have ever seen.”, he grinned widely, holding onto his hand tight. “Do you want to eat lunch with me?” @Blue Beetle

loc smiles and leans into grendl "you know you are handsome and tall now!" he pinches his cheeks and kisses them softly. he was so happy. he leans into grendl and smiles. "i love you...you are my sun, moon, and stars. he holds his hand and nods "of couse!" he stands from sitting and pulls grendl up. "you pick where we go!" he says as he would just follow grendl. hs life was so different. he was so much more happy now. he coudlnt belive that he let grend walk away all those years ago...he couldnt belive that he hurt grendl. loc still felt guilt about that. still held the guilt of that on his heart. he never knew if he would be able to forgive himself for the pain that he cuased. this thought caused him to hold grendl's hand tighter as he tries to not let the thoughts make him upset

4:49 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc always had to say so many sweet and nice things to say about him. All of his constant gentle compliments made him forget all he had said to him during their fight. All the unpleasant things he had thrown against his head. They seemed forgotten, now that he was reminded every day how much he meant to him, how much Loc loved and wanted him, how attractive and cute, handsome and gentle he thought Grendl was. It made his heart flutter as he accepted all of them gladly with a gentle kiss against Loc’s knuckles. “I choose where we eat, and we grab sweet bread for desert, while we go to check on the refuges?”, he suggested, already pulling Loc to one of the places he had been eying for quite some time now. He hadn’t been there in years. A small restaurant, serving local specialities from the easternmost regions of the Fairy Kingdom. They shared some similarities to the troll cuisine he grew up with and always managed to cure his homesickness, while he had stayed here for an extended period of time. Right now he wasn’t feeling homesick, but he craved their food since seemingly forever. “Do you remember the first time you brought me here? I didn’t want to come, but you made me, and in the end I didn’t regret it. The food was so nice…”, Grendl raved about the place, as they sat down on a small outdoor table a little bit up a large tree, overlooking one of the many beautiful town squares. “I’ve wanted to come here for ages. I hope you don’t mind.”, he smiled at Loc apologetically, but not really fearing for him to oppose his decision. After all, he had wanted him to choose. And they would get sweet bread after this. It seemed like a fair trade, especially if Loc wanted to come visit the Swamp Lands. He would need to get used to their food. This seemed like the best way. Or maybe… He could make some of their specialties for him some day? Would he like them? @Blue Beetle

loc nods and smiles as he is pulled along. he moves with grendl and giggles as they walk to the restaurant. "yes...you faught me to not come here...yet you love this place.." loc would never tell grendl that when he did eat..he ate this food...to feel closer to grendl...to feel that he hadnt lost all of grendl's memories. he smiled as he sat down. "i dont mind grendl i told you to pick!" he takes grendl's hand and kisses it softly. he smiled before ordering his food and then letting grendl order. he smield at grendl and says "i cant wait to see your home...to eat your food...to see..everything...i cant wait.." he coudlnt wait. he wanted to see grendl's home. to see the food that grendl loved. to see the swamp as grendl saw it. he wanted to appreatie it as grendl did the fairy's home. the food was brought to them and loc starts to eat. he was eating more and he felt more comforable to eat. he still felt...gulity...he shakes his head and rubs his neck as they eat. "i love you grenld.."

2:57 PM

@SirFüncelot

He felt like he was in love all over again each time he looked at Loc. Like they had started all over again, with butterflies in his stomach and hearts in his eyes. At least in that regard, their time apart had been a good thing. As bad as that sounded. But he hated every other aspect of it. Who knows how far they could have come already if they had stayed together. Maybe there wouldn’t be any fog if they just had stayed together… Or they could have prevented it from spreading this far. No… No! He wouldn’t think about this now. It wasn’t their fault and they were doing their best now! Just as he had told Loc before, together they would do this. They would succeed! “I hope you are not disappointed… I’ll show you all the beautiful things we have. The food, the places, where I grew up… I hope you like it.”, Grendl answered, sounding a little bit nervous and unsure, but he was determined to at least try to make Loc like his home. And even if he didn’t… As unlikely as it was, he would be able to deal with that. It took some time to get used to, for sure. Grendl just didn’t want the other to lie to him, even when he didn’t like it. It would be better like that, than learning about it later. Especially if they wanted to find a place where they wanted to live. He smiled down at his food. Still a bit different from what he usually had, but his favorite fairy dish. With a smile he started to eat too, but after a few bites, he already offered some to Loc. He held his fork out for him, waiting to try a bite. Even though he was already eating a lot better, he wanted to make sure it would stay that way. Eating was important, and certainly nothing he should feel bad about. “Try this. It’s good.”, he smiled at Loc, his head resting in the palm of his other hand while he looked at him lovingly. They could do the most mundane things together and Grendl would still love every last bit of it.

12:37 AM

Nothing could ever bore him with Loc by his side. He was sure he would even manage to sit through an entire meeting without getting annoyed or falling asleep. It would be hard, but for Loc he would at least try to do that. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and smiles. he takes a bite of the food. he hums and smiles "it is really good!" he says as he smiles. he smiles at grendl and sighs. "i promise you i will love your home.i cant wait to see it." he coudlnt wait. he wanted to see grendl's home and taste the food. see the places that grendl grew up in. he takes his hand and eats some more food. his eyes move to grendl's eyes. his eyes showed he was happy. so so happy. he wanted grendl to know how happy he was. he kisses grendl's hand as they eat and talk. loc loved that he and grendl could talk and just be together. he was so happy that he was back in his life. "after we see the refuses we can go back and get the office set up..and see kal. he missed you.." he giggles as he finsihes. he only ate about half of his food. he jsut smiles at grendl as he waits once he was done, he stood and lead grendl out of the resurant. he sighs as he looks up. "come on.." he says as htey walk to the area with the people who have been moved, this includes the people from the newly troll land that loc gave up.

3:57 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl could see very well before his eyes how much Kal had missed them. As if the little bird-creature couldn’t just join them if he wanted to. But no… Instead, he lounged lazy in their room and waited for them to come back, just to complain about them going away. The thought made him snort, followed by a light laugh. “That sounds nice. But we should just take him along the next time we go out. Maybe get him a small bag or something he can sit in. I don’t think I want to hear his whines every time we get back just because he feels like we left him for an eternity.”, Grendl grinned, as he suggested this, squeezing Loc’s hand a bit. “It would look cute if his head pokes out of it all sleepily.”, he added. It took a bit longer until he was finished as well, smiling happily because Loc had eaten well too. There still was a long way to go, but he was getting somewhere. And he had to leave some room for dessert, after all. They got two freshly made sweet rolls, on the way to the refugee camp. Grendl had already forgotten he had asked for a specific part of the Fairy Kingdom during their initial negotiations. He only realized it as he saw how many more people there were. Many more than he had expected. Automatically feeling bad because of it. “I forgot about that…”, mumbled Grendl, putting a hand over his mouth as he chewed on his bottom lip. “I forgot I asked for some of your land… By the gods, I’m such a greedy idiot.”, he chastises himself, turning to face Loc. “We need to resolve this… Gods… I feel bad… Maybe…”, he paused to think. “Maybe it can be the first settlement where fairies and trolls live together?”, Grendl suggested, sounding very unsure of himself, not able to judge if this truly was a good idea. There would probably be a lot of problems they had to resolve, but they needed to start somewhere, didn’t they? @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl with his sweet bread. "hey...hey it is ok.." he says softly as he pulls grendl aside. he holds grendl's face. "you....you have that land...you deserve that land...it is the price i paid..so dont feel bad..it is ok..we will find a way to house them all.." he holds his face. he hated grendl beating himself up. "dont...dont beat yourself up..." he says softly kissing him. "i think that is a great idea..." he smiles as he gently rubs his face. "shh it is ok.." the people were there milling around. the amout of people was alot. there were tents and other areas that people were sleeping and living. "it is ok grendl..." he says softly as he takes his hands. "how about we check in with them...we can walk around and see how they are doing.."

7:37 AM

@SirFüncelot

Of course Loc was right, but it was kind of hard to not feel bad, seeing in what conditions they lived now after they had nice warm and dry huts and houses before. Now they lived in tents and… Grendl would see what he could do as soon as they got back to the palace. Maybe he could find a solution for this. The trolls surely hadn’t moved in yet, maybe it was possible to find a solution that was liked by both sides. “Can we think on this a bit more later? I want to help them as fast as possible.”, Grendl answered quietly, accepting all the kind gestures gladly and with a small sigh. He felt better. Still quite worse, but better. Like it wouldn’t be as bad if he stayed here. Though… “Do you think they want to see me? I’m probably the last person they want to meet. I brought them here in the first place… I-I can stay here, and you go talk to them?”, was what he suggested to get out of this, not too keen on getting insulted or at the very least stared at. Everyone here probably hated him. How could they not? He had been the one to force them from their homes, and now he came here to check on them? God was that macabre… He truly didn't want to go there. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and says "hey...breathe...breathe.." he holds grendl's face and kisses him. "ok..i will go check on them...how about you stay here and i will come back to meet with you before we head back.." he says softly as he kisses them once again and kisse his hands. he moves away from grendl and moves into the camps. he would check on all of the people and talk with them. he makes sure they are as comfortable. he moves though the camp. he moves aorund before moving back to grendl. "they are all good...they are safe and happy. they have enough food and all of that.." he takes grendl's hand and kisses them "lets go back to the castle.." he says as he moves away from the camp. he would walk with grendl "it is ok grendl. they dont hate you...they understand that it was a deal that needed to happen.." he says as they walk. "please dont be mad at yourself.."

7:58 AM

@SirFüncelot

He nodded, approving of Loc’s suggestion. While the fairy moved closer he moved back, sitting down underneath a tree, out of view, but watching what little he was able to perceive. He saw Loc talking with the people, laughing, sharing emotions and stories. It was good he hadn’t come along. They surely wouldn’t have approved of him being there. How was a joined settlement able to work after he had thrown the prior inhabitants out once already? They surely had to work on something in favor of the fairies… But how exactly that was supposed to work… “Do they need anything?”, was the first thing he asked, as Loc returned. Grendl stood up, letting the other grab his hands, while he studied his face, feeling a little bit of relief at his response. At least they were doing well enough considering the circumstances. He sighed, letting himself pulled along by Loc, away from the camp and back towards the castle. “I am mad at myself! I was such an ass, just to hurt you. This was between us, and I dragged others into it… I am an ass…”, the realization dawned slowly on him. “I forgot about them until now. I could have reversed all of this already, but now… The trolls probably moved in already and… What am I supposed to do Loc?”, Grendl sounded desperate, clutching Loc’s hand tightly as they walked, slightly shaking due to the frustration and anger, but also due to being slightly overwhelmed by all of this. @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at him and grendl and pulls him into a corner alley. They were alone. Lov kisses him. “Breathe.” He says as he holds grendl’s face. “We will figure something out together. You aren’t alone.” He says as he gently rubs his thumb against the others cheek. “I need you to breath and to not freak out.” He says softly looking at grendl. “We will work something out. We will work it out. Together ok?” He says as he kisses grendl again. “Just stay here with me. Don’t get flighty.” He says softly going back on his flat feet. “Now let’s go back to the office and get that set up then we can figure soemthing out ok?” He says as he kisses grendl’s hand again. He would start walking with grendl back to the castle. He lead him to the offcie next to their bedroom. “Ok. Let’s get to work!” Kal flies in and snuggles into Grendl cooing softly

2:15 AM

@SirFüncelot

Following Loc’s advice, Grendl took a few deep breaths in an effort to calm himself down. Listening to the fairies own breathing and his words. Feeling his hands on his skin helped ground the troll, and he truly hoped he was doing just as good when he helped Loc trying to resolve feelings like this. He surely wasn’t doing as good of a job as he did, but he surely could just improve from here on. “I’m good Loc. I’m… better. I won’t run away. Not from this. Not now.”, he reassured him, placing his own hands on top of Loc’s and leaning his cheek into it a bit more. They stayed like this for a little bit longer, Grendl just enjoying the gentle touches, before they began walking back the rest of the way. He made sure to stay a little bit closer to Loc, smiling a little every time the two of them bumped into each other while walking. “What were you-”, Grendl began, but wasn’t able to finish as a flash of white came crashing into his chest, clawing at his shirt and snuggling into the crook of his neck with happy sounds. He couldn’t help but giggle slightly, due to Kal tickling him with his beak, while he brushed the fur and feathers along his back. “I missed you, too, Kal.”, he mumbled, before turning back towards Loc. “What were you thinking of starting with?”, he finally finished what he had meant to ask before, unsure what needed to be done first. He could move stuff or put stuff wherever Loc wanted it, but he would probably not be as good at decorating this place unless Loc wanted him to just add things for Kal. Because he certainly had more than enough ideas for that. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles and giggles. he leans against the desk. "well maybe the desk? where do you want your desk?" he asks. he would help move the desk if he wanted it to be moved. loc would move his desk to be next ot grendl. he wanted to be able to work toegether and to be able to touch each other. loc looks around and hums. "maybe we can get a large table? i think there is one in the library. that way we can have a map of the land and kinda have everything out?" he says softly as he smiles and moves to grendl. he leans into him and kisses his hands. if they wanted a large middle table loc would get some fairies to help them move a large table into the office. kal jumps off of grendl and moves to a small area in a part of the tree walls. he curls up and coos sfotly. loc moves to a overhand and hums lightly as he moves some books and other papers into the shelves that the room had built into it

4:48 AM

@SirFüncelot

His desk? Grendl had no idea where he wanted his desk to be. He liked where it was now, but maybe a bit closer to the window? The troll furrowed his brows, petting Kal’s head while he thought about it. “Where would your desk be? Next to mine? Or in front of it? We could move them to the window if they stand in front of each other.”, he thought out loud, unsure if that was a good idea. He would be able to see Loc the entire time, even if it was just out of the corner of his eye. Grendl chuckled. “You just want a desk to put things down on. They are just gonna keep piling up that way.”, he put his head on Loc’s shoulder, still smiling. “We can put the map up on one of the walls, and keep the desk for other things, besides chaos.”, he added, already pretty sure that he would put a lot of things down on the table and never find again amidst the papers and trinkets he would pile upon it. Still… He liked the idea. One big table. Maybe for meetings or just to sit at and eat together. It sounded nice. “We could also put up two cozy chairs for reading. Or just to sit somewhere more comfortable.”, Grendl added his own ideas, pointing towards a corner in the back where a small reading corner would look quite good, but he got soon distracted by Kal, who moved around in the branches above them. “I also want to add things for Kal. Things he can climb or sleep on, little perches, …”, Grendl already had a lot more visions for all the things he would add and make for the little bird-creature. Cozy caves, shelves he could climb, and maybe even bridges at the ceiling he could run along and use while flying. Yes, this certainly was going to be more of a playroom for Kal than their office, wasn’t it? @Blue Beetle

Loc leans into grendl and giggles “you just want the table free for other things…” he wiggles his eyebrows. He kisses grendl and sighs “I love the idea of the chair and yes kal will be very pleased with the additions of things for him.” He says softly as he smiles. He sits up and moves to the desk. He moves his and grendl’s next to each other. By the window. His desk was short but they would be able to hold hands or talk to each other. He moves to sit on the big table and kicks his legs. “I love it.” He says as he flips on the table and sighs. He looks up at the ceiling before kal flies to him and cuddles into his neck. “Kal..” he says softly as he kisses the bird. @SirFüncelot

The table could certainly be used for other things, but in contrast to Loc’s imagination, he hadn’t thought about that yet. But now that he had spoken it out loud… Grendl would certainly keep it in the back of his head for some fun later. Loc’s eyebrow wiggle was pretty convincing in that regard. Apparently, he was already all for it. He just wasn’t sure if he could greet any guests at the table, after they had fucked on top of it… “I hope he will. I’m going to be sad if he’s just going to ignore something I’m going to put up for him.”, Grendl turned towards the small bird-creature, judging him, before he smiled and went and helped Loc move both of their desks next to the window. “You already look good up there. I think I’m going to leave you there. Makes it much easier to kiss.”, he murmured, as he moved in front of Loc, able to look him in the eyes and lean in for a kiss without bending down. It was certainly great. He liked it too. Putting his arms around Loc’s waist, he moved in a little bit closer, keeping their gazes interlocked. “What else do we need? Shelves with books, so we look smart?”, he snorted at his own comment, giving the fairy another kiss, before doing the same to Kal on his shoulder, and turning to face him. “And you? What do you want? Something to climb? Something to hide? Something to play?”, Grendl asked, directed at Kal, his voice changing to a slightly higher and cuter pitch, while talking to him. @Blue Beetle

loc giggles and looks at grendl. he lenas into him and kisses his cheek as the other talks to kal. kall just squeaks and nods. loc rolls his eyes and says "yes shelves for book that we will read. because they are importnat." he says softly as he kisses grendl and giggles. "we will make sure to get a area for him.." he pets kal. "should we get to work.. we have a town to figure out.." he says as he pulls grendl into a fianlly kiss before sitting up and jumping off the desk. he smiles at grendl. he would grab a map and lay it on the table. he grabs some pencils and ink to try and figure out how to make the town for both fairies and trolls. "maybe we have the northern parts, the tree have the homes up and then on the ground have the homes for the trolls?" he looks at grendl and smiles. he would help grendl feel not as bad. it wasnt him. loc was to blame for this and he wouldnt let grendl feel bad about that

3:34 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl just shook his head. There was so much space for shelving along the walls that they certainly couldn’t read all the books they would put on them. But it was the thought that counted. And he wanted to see how many less important books he could hide between them before Loc would realize it. Or… Well… The importance of books was probably very subjective. Even children’s books could be important. At the thought of it… He never had shown Loc any of the books he had grown up with, so maybe he truly should put a children's book onto the shelves as the first thing he placed there. Reluctantly, Grendl followed Loc with his eyes, watching as he drew a crude map of the village they were talking about. He moved closer, taking a better look at it, while the other talked. “Do you know what the houses look like now? Are they just up here in the trees?”, he asked, pointing up towards the northern area, and then furrowing his brows. “We can’t offer tree homes, but we could also build houses on the edge of the river. Maybe taller ones? With a second story, so they can be used by fairies too?”, he thought out loud, taking a pen himself and drawing in what he meant. They certainly should have made use of all the space they had. It would be a waste otherwise, but he didn't want to separate the fairies from the trolls. If it was supposed to be the first town where they were supposed to coexist in, they should make sure it was possible in the first place. But it was harder than he had thought. With most trolls preferring to stick to the ground and fairies preferring higher ground, it was a rather strange thing to consider. But he wanted everyone to be able to live everywhere, and reach every bit of town. If a troll wanted to live high up, then he would support that, because he understood. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and nods. "yes..we coudl do that..the homes here.." he points to the tree line "are up in the trees..that is where most of the residents lived but we could take the homes and turn them into storage..then get new homes like you are saying.." he says as he smiles. "that is a great idea.." he says as he leans into grendl and points. "we can start to plan the homes..we can have both fairy and trolls build the homes..that way they can work together.." he says as he looksa t grendl. "hey..you are amazing..you kno wthat right.." he says kissing grenld before going back to the map. "maybe we can have in the trees grow beds for the plants that need higher sunlight. then we can have a mulitlevel garden that has access from the top and the ground." he says softly as he looks at grendl. he knew the other loved the plants here...he wondered if the others owuld love the plants too. "we can even have water grow beds here." he says softly as he points to the river.

4:16 AM

@SirFüncelot

“We should let them keep their old homes. If they want to. They used to live there, after all. There are memories attached to them. I don’t want to take that from them as well.”, he responded, feeling another slight tinge of guilt in his heart, but deciding to go against it and not let it keep on growing. That version of him was in the past. Now he was actively working on fixing his mistakes, and he wouldn’t stop until it was done. “Maybe we should consult some architects, though. Or plans may sound good on paper, but I have no idea how to even build a house. Even less if any of this is really usable.”, he said, leaning his head against Loc’s. Even if this was all unusable, just planning together felt nice. “And with the peat from our bogs, your crops will grow much better. Or at least I hope they do.”, Grendl smiled, already imagining how beautiful the flower beds would look. A rare sight for trolls, considering how much bigger the flowers the fairies had were. And how much more colorful they were. He hoped they would be well received by them. But if they weren’t… Well… They just had to figure out something other then. Certainly, they wouldn’t give up after one or two setbacks! “That sounds nice. I already want to visit it. Even now without all the changes, just so we know what exactly we are working with.”, he suggested, but had to sigh. They couldn’t leave right now, but maybe… “Do you want to go there with me after this is all done? We can pass through there, when we go visit the Swamp Lands.”, Grendl turned his head as well, a wide smile beaming on his lips, as he looked at Loc, his eyes brimming with joyous energy. Just the idea of getting to show Loc around made him happy, and forget all about the trouble with the fog right now, or the drama his mother could bring above the both of them, when they would finally visit his home. @Blue Beetle

he smiles at grendl and nods "of course. i would love to show you the land you own." he says softly as he leans into the male. he kisses his cheek before moving to sit on the big table and yawns "what do you think your mother would think about us?" he says softly as he kicks his legs and move to sit infront of grendl. he leans forward and kisses him. "i wnat to meet her...i dont know if she would like me..but...i feel it is right becuse i am marrying her son.." he smiles as he looks at him. he was happy here..with grendl...he knew he would be even happier not having to see grendl leave. he didnt wnat that. he didnt wnat to see him leave...he coudlnt.. his heart hurt as he rembered that night.. FLASHBACK it was raining. loc was looking out the window. the night started fine but then of course he had to get all screamy. "I dont understand why you are so mad grendl!" he didnt know. god he wished he did. "just because we are talking about who would rule doesnt mean you have to scream at me!" he was starting to get mad...real mad. he walks to grendl and pushes him sligthly "i dont see why you are getting so angry!" (edited)

5:11 AM

@SirFüncelot

“And I don’t understand why we are even discussing this!”, Grendl shouted back, walking up and down the room, restless yet tired. The day had started so well, and now? Now here they were, amidst the biggest fight they ever had. Of course, there had been small fights here and there, a little bit of bickering and teasing, but no full-blown shouting. But it was just so annoying. Loc had started to get on his nerves. Just because his hypothetical question had gone a bit overboard. “Why wouldn’t I be a good ruler? I’m older than you; I’ve been prepared for this before you were even born. I have worked hard to claim my right to the throne while you were daydreaming.”, he countered, slowly growing even more angry at the fairy, who seemed to understand nothing right now, despite always having an open ear for his concerns. ”I should be the one in charge! The Swamp Lands are bigger anyway. I’m not going to lose what is rightfully mine!”, Grendl added, stopping his tireless march to glare at Loc. Yes, in theory, the lands inhabited by the trolls were bigger, but not all of their land was suited for settlements or agriculture. But why should he tell that to Lochlan anyway? He hadn’t been interested in it up until now, so why would he start to care in this instance? @Blue Beetle

he growls as he yells "I HAVE ALSO BEEN PREPARING TO TAKE OVER! BUT YOU DONT CARE BECAUSE MY EXPREINCES DONT FUCKING MATTER TO YOU!" he yells as he started to cry. "I am just as much of a king as you. but you dont see that! WE ARE ONLY A 100 YEARS APART!" he picks up a pillow and throws it. his brething was harsh. his eyes were hurting. he was hruting. * *"WHY CANT I DO IT! AM I NOT GOOD ENOUGH!" he was yelling now. he was getting more and more upset. he was so mad with this man. "you are nothing but a lier! you say you see me as a equal but YOU DONT! YOU ARE JUST LIKE HOW EVERYONE SAYS TROLLS ARE! THAT THEY ARE STUCK UP AND THINK THAT EVERYONE IS BELOW THEM! WELL GUESS WHAT! YOU ARE NOTHING! YOU ARE A LOSY KING! YOU DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO CARE ABOUT YOUR PEOPLE! YOU JUST LET THEM LEAD THEMSELVES! YOU ARE A MISABLE PERSON TO BE AROUND!" he moves to the balocny and opens the doors. he needed to cool his tears...to not feel them burning into his heart. he started to sob as he hides away from grendl. * *he didnt udnerstnad...he...he didnt...he steps into the rain and his clothes and wings got wet. soaked. "you are such a fucking liar..." @SirFüncelot

*Grendl just took the pillow to the chest, despite being able to easily dodge it if he wanted to. It wasn’t anything he needed to dodge. Not with Lochlan’s half-assed throws. He could have at least picked up something heavier if he wanted to throw things at him. At least show some effort… “Your experiences matter to me as much as mine matter to you! At least in that regard we are on equal ground, because otherwise we will never be equal, Lochlan!”, Grendl’s legs twitched, he was trying to hold back his anger. For Lochlan’s and both of their sake’s. He loved the fairy in front of him, but right now none of these feelings remained. “What did you just say?”, he growled, his voice getting louder and deeper as he stepped towards Lochlan. Slowly, but kind of threatening. It was never his intention to hurt Loc in any way, but these words had crushed his heart in a million pieces and made something snap inside of him. “I can say the same about you! You are as much of a liar as I am. And I am an idiot for ever believing, a stuck-up fairy-asshole like you.”, the angry shouting slowly turned into cold and sharp words that stung in his chest with each sentence he spoke, but he didn’t stop. Grendl continued until he stood in the opened glass door, looking down at the already soaked fairy. “And you are a fucking greedy…”, Grendl didn’t even have words for what he wanted to say, slamming his fist against the glass window beside him, shattering and sending sharp shards flying in every direction. He didn’t care that he cut himself, just glad that he had been able to control himself enough to not hit Lochlan instead. He would have never forgiven himself for that. “I never would have thought someone could be as power-hungry as you, but I guess all the sweet words make sense now.

7:07 AM

As if there would be a way for someone like you to love or even care for someone like me.”, Grendl spat in Lochlan’s direction, clenching his fist angrily as he turned around. “I hope you are glad you don’t have to see my ugly visage anymore. Find yourself someone better-looking next time; maybe then you’ll learn what love feels like!”, with that, Grendl vanished, finally following his father back home and listening to his mother’s numerous pleas.* @Blue Beetle

loc jsut watches the other. he flinches at the fist to the window. his eyes widen. "grendl..wait..no.." he reaches out. he made a mistake...he..he...he broke. loc broke down. he was shaking as he cries. he coudlnt..he lost him...he lost grenld...he would cry and slowly loss himself as he fell into sadness. loc snaps out of the memory. tears had started to roll down his face. he wipes his eyes. "grendl...i...i am sorry...i..shouldnt have called you those mean things...i will never forgive myself...i will never let myself forget.." he still beat himself up about that. he had hurt his love. grendl yet gave him another chance... Loc hides his face into grendl's chest as he whimpers. "i am sorry...you...you desver to hate me...to beat me up and kick me...you desver that..." his voice was soft and hurting. he coudlnt let himself forget. he coudlnt. he woudlnt. he woudlnt let himself hurt grendl again. his body was shaking as he sobs @SirFüncelot

“Hey… Hey… What’s going on?”, Grendl spoke softly as soon as he noticed the tears running down Loc’s cheeks, gently turning him around, so they faced each other. He had thought Loc was thinking about the town, but apparently he had been somewhere else entirely. “Shhh~”, he cupped his face with both of his hands, holding it, while his thumbs brushed away the tears that just kept on rolling. For the first few seconds, he didn’t understand what Loc meant, but then it all clicked, and his expression grew softer. “I deserve to allow you just the same things to do to me, but would you want that, Loc? Would that make you happy or make any of the things I’ve said to you disappear?”, he asked, with a quiet voice, trying not to awaken even more bad memories, just because his voice sounded too stern or was too loud. “It wouldn't, Loc. No matter how much we beat each other up over this, it won’t make anything better. Both our hearts are scarred, and we can’t change that. But scars fade, don’t they? They fade with time and care and love, so don’t say those things.”, he placed a soft kiss on his forehead, feeling tears form in the corners of his eyes as well. “I never hated you. Not really. I was upset, yes, but I never hated you. I was angry at myself. I was desperate, and annoyed, and angry, and mad. I felt so many different things, but I could never bring myself to hate you. I loved you too much for that. I still love you too much for that.”, Grendl tried his best to explain, to not cry and sob, but instead be there for Loc. Be the shoulder he could lean on to cry, now that he needed it most. “So please believe me when I tell you that I accept your apology, and I forgive you. I forgive all the things you said to me that night. All the things you did. It is alright, Loc. We are better than we were then. We grew, didn’t we?”, hugging the other tightly, they just stayed like that in silence for a bit. @Blue Beetle

loc just leans into grendl. he shakes his head to grendl's words. he wouldnt want to beat up grendl...he eipes his eyes and just watches grendl. "i...i am just so sorry...i..was so stupid..i was so so stupid.." he says softly as he leans into the other. he grips onto grendl and hugs him. his eyes drying alittle. "we...we are better...now..we are stronger...i..i just still dont like that i did that to you..." he says sfotyl leaning into the male and jsut takes a deep breath. he kisses grenld cheek before saying "i love you..." he says softly looking at his ring. he was going to be ok...they were going to be ok.. he looks up at grendl and says "i want to show you something.." he syas softly as he moves to stand and takes grendl's hand. he leads the male back to their room and sits grendl down on the bed. he moves to a small drawer and pulls out a letter. "this was the letter i wote...after you left..." he sits next to grendl and crosses his legs "i ment to send it but...i didnt think you would read it.." he hands the letter to grendl. dear grendl i am writing to say i am sorry. i am so sorry. you are the love of my life and i lost you. to say that i am idiot is a understatment. i know you might hate me but...i love you...i want to talk out our problems...i dont want to lose you... the letter was unfinshied. it had small tear stains on it. "i didnt finsih it...i was so scared that you would just...tear it up.." he says softly as he looks donw. he then pulls out a small box that had all of grendl's old letters. "i still have them all....i read them while you were gone...they helped me feel....no as alone.."

7:46 AM

@SirFüncelot

“Yes, yes we are.”, Grendl nodded along, combing a hand through Loc’s soft hair, wiping away his own tears, before willingly letting himself get pulled back to their room, unsure what would expect him there, but they couldn’t continue to work like this anyway. So he sat down on the bed like Loc instructed him to and waited until he was handed a letter. Carefully unfolded Grendl the paper, reading the few lines on it, and feeling once again the familiar sting of tears in his eyes. “Loc…”, was all Grendl could mumble, before he pulled the fairy into a tight hug, burying his face in the crook of his neck, sobbing lightly. “How could I ever rip one of your letters?”, he began, needing a small break to catch his breath after that. “I thought about doing it, to get rid of your presence in my life, but… I could never do it. I still have everything. All the flowers you gave me, the letter, the small trinkets and knick-knacks,... I have it all.”, he answered, pulling away a bit to look at Loc’s face with tears staining his face. “We both have been idiots, have we?”, he mumbled, moving back on the back, dragging Loc with him, so they could cuddle, trying to make this a little bit more bearable. How could they just be this dumb? “I promise I will speak to you, even when we fight. Or at least write it down if I don’t know what to say.”, he promised, feeling Kal, squeeze between the two of them, making soft sounds and nudging his beak against them as if he wanted to cheer them both up too. “I want this to work. I want to marry you, and I want to be able to fight with you, but not against each other. Not anymore. It’s not us against each other. It is us against the problem, so… Will you rule over the Swamp Lands by my side together with me?” @Blue Beetle

loc climbs into grendl's lap and just holds onto the male. he cries as well. he wipes his eyes and mvoes with grendl to cuddle. he petw kal and leans into grendl. "i was stupid...i should have also talked to you..we shouldnt have yellled...we should have talked..but now we know...we know we can talk and to work things out.." he says softly as he leans into him. he looks at grendl and nods "i would love too...and will you rule the Fairy lands by my side together?" he says softly as he kisses grendl. kal gets jelouse and moves up to lay right inbetween their faces. "Kal!" he says as he pushes kal down and he screams to be let back up. loc holds onto grendl and looks at him. "soon we can have a home...maybe...have kids?" he knew that he wanted a family...maybe they got adopt...they could take a child or two into thier home...he kisses grendl as he lays on his chest. "i dont want you to leave....and i wont let you.." he says softly. he hides his face as he treis to not cry

8:21 AM

@SirFüncelot

“Of course, I want to.”, Grendl smiled lightly, watching how Kal fluffed up his feathers in protest, before settling in their laps, rolling onto his back, presenting his fluffy belly to get the attention he wanted. With a sigh he gave the greedy little creature what he wanted, petting his belly, until Kal started to nibble at his palm, basically holding his hand hostage, to get all the pets he wanted. Grendl didn’t mind, but was taken aback slightly by Loc’s sudden proposal. “You… You want children with me?”, he blushed slightly, a grin making its way to his lips, as his face just grew redder. “I wanted to say that you are already my home and my family, but… Children would be nice.”, he mumbled, moving them all three into a lying position, curling himself around Loc, and holding him close. “I never thought I would be a parent, and I don’t know if I’ll be any good, but… I want to try it with you, Loc. Sometime, when this is all over. When we settle a bit into our new roles as kings, when I’m finally yours.”, his blush crept further up, reaching his ears and necks and staying there the entire time they talked about their visions of their future together until they finally fell asleep. Grendl was the first one to awake the next morning, not even remembering when he had fallen asleep. Loc laid in his arm, and he smiled at him, kissing his forehead, before realizing the big hole in his stomach that made a very loud dissatisfied noise. They had skipped dinner yesterday, didn’t they? Before laying down again, an idea formed inside his head and he decided to put it into motion, slowly freeing himself from Loc’s tight grasp, tucking him in, and giving the fairy another kiss on his cheek. On his way out, he was jumped at by Kal, who attached himself to his shoulder and demanded to tag along. So he took him, already seeing this taking a lot longer, than initially planned, now that he would put the entire kitchen in disarray. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles and leans into him. "yes...i want a family with you grendl...i lvoe you...always" he says as he settles in and yawns. they would talk and jsut feel better before loc fell asleep. he was curled up in grnedl's arms. he grons softly rolling over still asleep. he yawns before snuggling back into the blankets. he stayed alseep. his breathing was soft and even. he yawns before moving up and rubs his eyes. he sits up and looks around. "where...grendl?" he says softly. he rubs his eyes and stand. he stretches hisback and moves to get out of the bed. he grabs his robe and moves to the bathroom. "grendl?" he says softly. he didnt see where he went.. "where is grendl.." he says softly. he moves to the door and opens it looking in the hall. "grendl?" he calls in the hallway. he mvoes to the office and opens the door. "grendl?" @SirFüncelot

As he had thought, cooking with Kal permanently attached to his arm, head, or leg, was quite the challenge, especially after he realized they were making something edible. Now, there was no ingredient or component Kal hadn’t tried to eat yet. He had even licked most of the spice containers, and Grendl wasn’t sure if he was even allowed to eat half of the things he had already eaten. He would probably just have to keep an eye on him, to make sure he would be alright after this. Very satisfied with what he had managed to put together, he tried to fit it all onto a tray, needing to stack a few things, so he wouldn’t leave anything behind. It had been a little hard to make a few of the dishes, because he lacked most of the usual ingredients, but he still managed to put some things together that he enjoyed back home with what he had managed to find in the castle kitchen. There had been a few questioning glances from the servants working there, but for the most part, he was left undisturbed. With the tray in both hands, and Kal curled up in the front pocket of his apron, he made his way back to their room, slowly, trying to not spill anything on his way there. Even before turning the corner towards the last long hallway, he could hear a familiar voice calling his name, and it made him wince. Grendl should have left a note. Now he made Loc worry. But he truly had thought he would be faster and back before the other woke up. “I’m here, Loc. I’m coming. I’m sorry.”, he shouted across the hallway, hoping the other would hear him, while shuffling along. “Can you please go to bed again? I have a surprise for you!”, he added, trying not to sound suspicious. @Blue Beetle

loc giggles but says "ok?" he moves back to the bedroom and gets into bed. "i am in bed!" he says softly. he didnt know what grendl had planned. he was excited and worried....he plays with his fingers lightly as he waits. loc was sitting in bed under the covers on his side. he watches as grendl brings in the food. his eyes widen and light up. "oh..grendl..." he says sfotly as he covers his mouth. he was speachless.. "why...oh..this is amazing!" he says as he looks at all the food. "why did you do this?" he says as he was still shocked. he coudlnt belive it. he smiled softly and giggled as kal shot out and flew to loc. loc pets kal and looks at grendl. "i...oh i love it.." he says softly with alittle tears in his eyes. he was just so happy

3:00 AM

@SirFüncelot

Slowly, Grendl moves into the room, deciding against making Loc cover his eyes, because it wasn’t that much of a surprise and the other had sounded so excited as he had told him he was back in bed, that he just couldn’t do it. And he was glad he hadn’t. Seeing the fairies eyes sparkle and shine, as he watched him come closer. “We didn’t have dinner last night, and you wanted to try some things, didn’t you? So… It thought… Why not combine both, and start the day on a good note.”, he smiled, nearly stumbling as Kal freed himself from the pocket of his apron. Gently, Grendl placed the tray down on the bed in front of Loc, shooing Kal away once again, who tried to snatch another piece of fish from the plate. He already had more than enough, and Grendl was having none of his shenanigans right now, simply grabbing him and tucking him in next to Loc. This seemed to distract the bird-creature enough, because soon after he was having his fun, running around underneath it, only occasionally peeking out from beneath it like some strange feathery mole. Grendl sighed before focusing his attention back on Loc and the tray, moving onto the bed next to him, and pointing at the various dishes. “That’s bog berry salad, though there weren’t any real bog berries, but it tastes similar enough. It’s made with watercress and water spinach.”, he pointed at a small bowl filled mostly with greens, but a few plump red berries were hidden somewhere within. He moved on to the next dish, some sort of glazed skewer. “Next, some mushroom skewers, usually grilled over a big fire, but I didn’t want to burn the castle down… I used the normal-sized one instead.”, he chuckled, moving onto the third and final thing, a small clay pot filled with steaming stew. “I just added whatever I found to that. Mostly more mushrooms, some clams, lotus root, and I think chestnuts…”,

4:08 AM

Grendl mumbled, trying not to get too lost in his explanations, instead looking up with a grin at Loc. “Try it! It’s not as authentic, but it’s still good.” @Blue Beetle

loc giggles as he listens to grendl. he starts with the salad. he sighs as he looksa tgrendl "i love this..it is so good!" he says as he lenas into grendl abnd eats alittle more of the salad. "are you going to eat?" he asks before taking some of the salad and pushing it against his lips. "i want you to eat too.." he says sfotly. he would try the other food as well and he liked them all. his favorite was the salad and the stew. he blows on the hot stew before taking some small bites of it. he hate alot more. he seemed to be better with eating for right now. he looked at grendl and kisses him. "thank you.." he says softly. he was very greatful for grendl. he felt so loved...so cared for.. "i love you..." he says softly as he eats some more of the stew and sighs. "i love the stew...it just makes me feel so warm and happy.." he says. the morning was a nice one. loc was happy and didnt seem to be worried or stressed. he bites his lip slightly as he looks at grendl "do you think they have come back yet?

4:22 AM

@SirFüncelot

Of course, Grendl would eat too, but right now he was too occupied with watching him enjoy the food, only eating whatever Loc offered to him until the fairy had tasted everything. After that he scooted closer to him, sitting flush next to Loc, and eating as well, making sure Loc got the last bit of salad and stew. He was glad he liked this. It probably was the most similar to what Loc was used to, and he had to ease him slowly into the more strange and exotic dishes of their cuisine. “It’s even better when it’s all cold and rainy outside.”, he mumbled, leaning his head against Loc’s. “I’m glad you like it. I thought you would, but hearing it from you is reassuring.”, he sighed happily as well, closing his eyes and just smiling with joy. “Bugs and snails are probably gonna be something you have to get used to, but they are quite nice, to be honest. And even if you don’t like them, there are so many other things you have to try.”, Grendl was already excited to see Loc try more authentic things, and he couldn’t wait for them to finally venture into the Swamplands together. “I think it will take a bit…”, Grendl mumbled, stroking the back of Loc’s hand lightly, because truly he had been right. Nearly an entire week passed, before the expedition returned. It was late in the evening, they were on their way to bed, after spending most of the day discussing some new breakthroughs the researchers had made regarding the fog creatures, and organizing some building materials for the town near both of their borders. Together with a team of fairy and troll architects, their vision had taken form and was already in the process of taking shape. They had also taken suggestions from the people that would be living there, implementing them into the new structure of the village. @Blue Beetle

loc smies and giggles. he coudlnt wait to go to the swamplands and to see grendl's home. he coudlnt wait to try the food and see the world. he sighs as they finsih eating and get on with their day. a week has passed and it was getting late as him and grendl were getting ready for bed. they had been talking about the town and the homes. they had some plans that they were wanting to do. he hums lightly as they get ready for bed. "grendl do you think in the town we ca-" he was interrupted by a knock. loc moves to the door. it was a messager "hello, my sire....they have returened...." loc eyes widen as he looks at grendl and quickly grabs his coat. "grendl come on!" he says before rushing out to meet the team. he rushes to them and gasp softly. two people were laying on the ground..they had large wounds...one fairy and one troll..the fairy's wings were snapped. loc covers his mouth as he realizes...he did this...he sent them...

4:48 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl was very glad he was still wearing most of his clothes, because Loc was faster out of the door, than he could respond to him. Throwing over a shirt, as well as his own coat, he tried his best to keep up with him, but considering the other could fly and was a lot more agile than him, he could just watch him rush ahead. As he arrived, Loc was already a mess, standing near the two unconscious soldiers, while medics and healers rushed to their aid. Similarly, Grendl did his best to arrive as fast as he could at Loc’s side, putting both of his hands on his shoulders, and turning him to face him. Just as a precaution, he glared in the general direction of the general, before pulling Loc into a hug. “You stop thinking that right away! None of this is your fault, Loc! I send them in there just as much as you did! If anything it’s on us both, so don’t put all the blame on you!”, he whispered sternly, hugging him tighter, also unable to tear his eyes away from the two on the ground. Their wounds looked deep. But especially the injuries of the fairies' wings, made him sad. He knew how much they all loved to fly… Losing that ability must be awful. Hopefully there was a chance to save them. “Loc… It’s gonna be alright. They will be fine. You were fine too, weren’t you? And all of them returned. So don’t be sad. They wouldn’t want that. They would want for us to make the best of whatever they managed to gather, so we can finally end this.”, Grendl added, kissing the top of Loc’s head, swallowing his own sadness, and anger to be there for the fairy and give him the support he needed right now. “I know you can do that. You are just as strong as them, Loc. They got home. You are their light, so never stop shining. Give them hope, that this all will be over soon, that no one else has to suffer anymore.” @Blue Beetle

loc hides his face into grendl's chest. he whimpers as he shakes. "i...i...they are hurt!" he starts to cry as he holds onto grendl. "i...i dont understand!..." he cries as he lets grendl hold him. his mind was running with bad thoughts. the general scoffs. "baby.." he mumbles under his breath as he moves to order people around. Loc wipes his eyes as he pulls away. "i...i need to.." he moves away from grendl as he moves with the fairy and troll to the medical tent. he sits by their side as they are bandaged. loc doesnt want to leave...he coudlnt...he would be useless if he did.. the general scoffs as he watches loc "he is truly useles.." he mumbles as he looks at his map and orders people to start moving and to get the other peopel fro the tent to get checked over and to get them to rest

5:15 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl’s own sadness was replaced with the same boiling anger he experienced every time he saw the face of the general. It always made him want to punch him, just once may be enough, but Loc always told him off, so he never went through with it. Right now it was hard on him. Having his arms around Loc helped, but as soon as he pulled away, to follow the two wounded ones into the medical tent, there was nothing left to help ground Grendl. His hand began to shake, as he clenched it into a fist, turning to face the still slightly smaller, but certainly older fairy. “Do you mind saying that once more?”, Grendl spat, forgetting nearly everything Loc had said and taught him, about being gentle and kind over the years. For a moment, he returned to his asshole self from all those years ago, before the two of them even had met. Untamed anger, as he grabbed the top of the general's shirt and pulled him close, glaring down at him. “Do you mind repeating what you just said?”, he demanded once again, fighting for control, to not hit him right away, even though the urge to was very strong. Grendl knew he should follow Loc, be there for him and just let this be, but he couldn’t. Grendl just couldn’t keep this going. Loc may be fine with it, but he certainly wouldn’t let anyone talk about his fiancé like this. “What did you just call my fiancé, you over flashy piece of scrap metal?”, his grip tightened as he lifted the fairy a few feet in the air. @Blue Beetle

the general looks at grendl and growls "he is a baby! he cries everytime something happenes! he just moves around! he doesnt do anythign useful!" he growls as he doesnt back down. he glares at grendl "his father would be ashamed!" loc could hear this. he was going to head out back to grendl but...he was stopped by the words. his heart was hurting. he looks down and whiimpers. he turns to fly out of the back of the tent. he disappears from the tent and rushes back to a safe place. he locks himself in the bedroom and just hides under the blanket... the general growls "you would make a better king than him." he wasnt backing down from the troll. "he sent my men out to there and now one of them cant fly!" he grabs grendl's wrist and growls "let me down now." loc was laying there in bed and the thoughts were just still in his mind. he gets out of bed and cries as he moves to the bathroom. he just moves to hide in the small towel closet. he hides under the towels and shelves. he cries softly as he just wanted to disappear

6:04 AM

@SirFüncelot

“What do you know about being a king?”, Grendl growled, tightening the grip, using his other hand as well, to pull the top of his shirt tighter together, cutting off a little bit of the fairies air supply. “Lochlan is the kindest, most gentle person I know. Yes, he cries often, but it doesn’t make him weak. He feels for his people, because they aren’t just tools to him! They are living, breathing beings with feelings, and he loves all of them equally. He doesn’t judge. Even for you, he feels nothing but compassion!”, he responded, his voice turning into shouting, as he let the fairy drop to the ground without warning. “Get up. I’m not fighting someone who’s laying on the ground.”, both of his hands were already clenched to fists, as he just waited for the other to get up, already landing the first hit, as soon as he was up on both legs again. Grendl didn’t care how many hits he himself took, he was too angry to care about that, not satisfied until the general laid on the ground. Not as badly beaten as he had wanted, but maybe he had learned his lesson now, and they had enough wounded to treat, so as a small reminder this should be more than enough. “Even now it’s just his kindness keeping you conscious and alive. I’m a cruel man if not for him, so he makes a much better king than me. His father, no, both of his parents would be proud of him if they could see how far he has come. Don’t you dare spread another bad word about him, or bruises will be the least of your worries.”, Grendl said coldly, wiping the blood from his mouth with the back of his hand, and spitting on the ground next to the fairy’s head. With that he turned around and went looking for Loc, not finding him in the tents, but soon learning that he had been seen flying back towards the palace. Slowly, Grendl made his way back, holding the right side of his lips, finally feeling the impact of his little fight. @Blue Beetle

loc curls up hiding alone. he whimeprs softly as his eyes were streaming with tears. he was covered with towels and hidden under the shelf. he had grendl's shirt around him. did he even desver grendl....he...he was jsut useless..what if grendl agreed...would...would he..leave? his tears dont stop as he hides in the linin closet. his eyes were hurting, his head was hurting. kal was straching at the closet and crying out. kal cries and claws at the door. as grendl comes to the room, kal would move to grendl and cries leading him to the closet. he claws at the door. soft sobs could be heard from inside the closet. he was pushed into a corner and was crying softly as he hides his face. he coudlnt...he couldnt eat...he..he had to work...he had..he... @SirFüncelot

It took him a while to make his way back to the castle, and even longer to climb all the stairs up to their room. Even from outside, he could hear Kal’s cries for help, only making him worry more. As soon as Grendl opened the door, the small creature bit the bottom of his pants legs and began dragging him towards the bathroom. His muffled cries making him follow him as fast as he could towards a small closet, where they usually stored their towels and bathrobes. He knocked at the door, pressing his ear against it, to hear the muffled sniffles and sobs. “Loc? It’s me. I’m coming in, alright?”, he announced, before opening the door, Kal rushed past his legs and wiggled his way through the pile of fabric Loc had hidden himself beneath. It took Grendl a moment to even notice the small patch of fluffy hair that obviously belonged to Loc. Without Kal’s help, it would have probably taken even longer. While kneeling down, he couldn’t help but groan, his rips aching once again. Still he crawled into the tight space, doing his best to fit next to the fairy, only having trouble with his legs, so they remained outside, the door to the closet wide open, as he put his arm around Loc. “It’s alright Loc. I’m here. So, can you please come out of there? You are going to overheat.”, he spoke softly, deciding to calm him down first before dropping the news on him that he just beat up his highest ranking military officer. @Blue Beetle

loc doesnt move as kal dives under the towels and curls around him. he doesnt move as grendl sits and pulls him into a hug. "h-he was right..." he says sfotly as he cries. he shakes some of the towels off and hides his face. he cries into grendl's chest. after a moment he looks up at grendl and gasp "what...waht happnened.." he says reaching up to holds his face. "wha..what happened,," he says sfotly again. he would moves out of the closet and pulled grendl out with him. "wha...what.." he was still crying as he kisses his face and sobs. "i am sorry.." he says as he drops his hands. he whimpers as he tries to hide. he hated this.. kal licks off the tears adn cries softly

7:06 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl had wanted to prevent this from happening, calming Loc down first before telling him about his little “disagreement”. Well… Seems like that wasn’t the case anymore, as he was pulled along. He stood up too fast, hitting his head on the shelf above them, but ignored it for now, just rubbing the back of his head lightly, while wrapping his arms around Loc. “I’m sorry. I know you told me to not let him provoke me, but… It was just so difficult, with everything he said about you. I-I tried, Loc. I promise I did. I tried to hold back.”, Grendl mumbled, lowering his head, showing the fairy how bad he felt about doing what he had done. “But everything he said is just not true. You are an amazing king. Better than I could ever be. You care so much for your people. I couldn’t just let him keep on sprouting that nonsense, could I?” He leaned down to kiss the top of Loc’s head, shifting a bit to not have him squeeze against his hurting rib cage that much, but too prideful to tell him that he was hurting. It was his own fault. Loc had warned him, so he didn’t want to make him worry even more. “I hope you can forgive me for doing that. It’s nothing dangerous. Just a few bruises. He will be fine. I’m sorry Loc… I made you worry even more.” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and kisses his lip and cheeks. "grendl...i told you,....but...i would be lieing if it didnt make me love you even more.." he says as he kisses him and pulls grenld to sit on the bed. "where are you hurt.." he was putting himself behind grendl. he kisses his head and cheeks. "your side is hurting?" he says softly as he looksat grendl. "and....he is right...i am..i am emotional...i cry alot.." he says as he kisses grendl's cheek and moves to grab some wound care stuff. he moves back to sit next to grendl and cleans up his lip. "where else...grenld?" he looks at him like a mad parent. he presses on his lip and says "what...what did you do...to him..." he says softly as he cleans up the wound.

9:19 AM

@SirFüncelot

That was something Grendl hadn’t expected. He had already seen Loc furious and very mad at him, but instead he was telling him how much more he loved him because of that? A bit confused, Grendl couldn’t help but stare at Loc, while he pulled him over to the bed and made him sit down. “What did you just say?”he asked, still a bit dumbfounded. He had meant to cheer Loc up, but now he was swarming around him like a worried mother hen, and Grendl wasn’t entirely sure how to deal with that. “He is not right!”, he protested, while slowly pulling off his shirt, wincing at the sight of the slowly forming bruise on his side. It looked bad already, but would surely only get worse, as time passed. At least it didn’t seem like anything was broken. “Yes, you cry a lot, but that’s not a weakness, Loc. It shows that you care. That you can feel what others are feeling.”, gently he cupped his face, turning him away from the wound on his lip to look him into the eyes instead. “I love this side of you, Loc. Yes, it breaks my heart to see you hurting like that, but… I can’t do that. I can’t think of others besides you like that. You put everyone before yourself, Loc, which I don’t like and don’t want you to do, but I can’t change that about you. No one can. It’s what makes you special, and in that regard you are a much better king than I am.”, Grendl leaned in for a kiss. “I’m better at other things. Things the general values more, but in the end both are equally important. So don’t put yourself down, because of who you are or because of what makes you, you. We are a team, Loc, and we work best together. Because I can’t imagine a me without a you anymore.” Wincing slightly as he cleaned the cuts and bruises along his lips, it took a moment before Grendl could answer Loc’s next question, lowering his head in shame slightly. “I just… hit him… I don’t know how often, but none of the hits were against the head or other vital areas. I really tried to hold back…

10:30 AM

So… I’m sorry for losing control… I know I should be better.”, Grendl looked now like a small puppy someone had kicked a few times, utterly miserable and very much sorry for everything he had done. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and blushes "i..i like that you stand up for me.." he says softly as he looks at him and smiles.he leans into grendl and kisses him back. "i hate that you...hit him but..i like you standing up for me.." he says sfotly as he cleans up his lip and then looks at his side. "baby.." he says sfotly moving to lay grendl down. "i love you...but you need to not kill him..till after the fog is dealt with.." he says softly as he smiles. he kisses him and moves to get a cold towel. he moves back to grendl and lays the cold towel on his side. "i dont think you broke anything." he says sfotly laying his head on the side of the bed. he smiles at grendl. "i forgive you.. but dont hit him agian ok...if you feel that way you come and find me..and we will cuddle." he says softly as he lays there. his eyes wer showing he was still upset. he couldnt hide that from grendl..but he pushed his feelings aside

2:55 PM

@SirFüncelot

It felt nice that Loc seemed so understanding, and Grendl was glad that he wasn’t shouting at him, but his eyes said clearly that it wasn’t as simple as he pretended it was. With a sigh he put his hand to his cheek, turning on his side that wasn’t hurting to face Loc, with slight worry in his eyes. “You know you don’t have to hold back. You can be angry with me, Loc. We wanted to talk about things like this, not just swallow and bury them somewhere deep inside of us.”, Grendl mumbled, stroking his cheek. “I know you are upset. I knew that you would be the moment I landed the first punch. I regretted doing it instantly, but… I couldn’t make myself stop right away. I’m sorry, Loc. I truly am. I’m trying to better myself, but that is hard.”, Grendl tried to explain it, but that was just as hard as not wanting to punch the other fairy. He just couldn’t put it into words. Or at least not as easily as he would want to. It was strange… Very, very strange. “But don’t hold back for me, Loc. Be upset with me. Tell me what’s wrong, what you don’t like, so we can find a solution for that together because I won’t be able to if you leave me on my own. I need you Loc, as much as you need me.”, Grendl moved closer, pressing both of their foreheads together, closing his eyes, before he continued. “I may not cry as you do, but I feel the same pain seeing those two hurts. I feel helpless, and responsible, but also numb, because these things happen, and it’s already too late for me to change anything about it. I just have to take what I’m dealt and try to do better in the future. We need to make mistakes to learn, Loc or we will never get better.”, his voice had gotten quieter, sadder, nothing more than a whisper as he finished speaking, opening his eyes to look at Lochlan’s face. @Blue Beetle

Loc leans into his hand and sighs. “I am not mad or angry at you…am I annoyed that you punched him..yes…but you were standing up for me..and that is really nice..” he says a softly smiling as he looks at him. “I…I just can’t unhear the words…my father would be disappointed in me.” He says as he looks away and tries to not cry. “A-and that is ok…I…I am messing up so…I will just work harder..” he says as he wipes his eyes and sighs. “I should…go work..you need to rest..” he says. He should move but he doesn’t. He just looks at grendl. He was pushing his feelings behind everyone else’s. He wanted to just lay there with grendl but his mind wouldn’t let him. He needed TK work..to be better..to push thought#

1:05 AM

@SirFüncelot

"Your father would be proud of you!", Grendl interrupted him, using both hands to lightly cover Loc's ears. More as a symbolic gesture than to make him unable to hear anything. "If I could, I would make it, so you hadn't heard any of that. He is wrong, and he was in no position to even say that to you.", he let his hands wander into Loc's hair, stroking it gently, while he kissed him. "You are doing great, Loc. You truly are! You don’t have to give up even more for that. Just go at your own pace.” Hearing how he talked about going back to work, Grendl quickly put his arms around him, pulling him tightly against him as much as possible without hurting his bruise. “You are going nowhere! It’s late, and I can’t sleep without you in my arms anyway. So either you stay or we are going to work both!”, he suggested, looking Loc into the eyes for a long while, before sighing and kissing him. “You know you don’t have to do everything alone. If you feel like you need to do more, then let me help. Either by working alongside you or at least by making sure you are warm, have something to eat and drink and take adequate breaks.” Grendl nuzzled closer, burying his nose in Loc’s hair and closing his eyes. “We can also just talk. About today, about what you plan on doing now, about anything really. Anything that would help you feel better. Even if it’s just cuddling in silence.”, he smiled slightly, kissing whatever part of Loc’s head he could reach right now, trying to make them stay here in bed and not get up again for work. They couldn’t do much anyway, without the data gathered by the expedition team. @Blue Beetle

loc gasps softly but just holds onto grendl. he closes his eyes and sighs softly. he takes a deep breath and nods "ok..." he nuzzles into grendl and sighs "i...i just am afraid...of messing up..of..hurting people...letting you down.." he says as he rubs his eyes and just holds onto the other. "i just want to figure out what is going on..." he says sfotly. kal moves to cuddle into them and yawns. loc sighs and smiles. "i love you...thank you for being here.." he says sfotly as he says and moves to lay his head agaisnt the others chest. "i want you to know that you dont have to fight for me...the general is stupid and i really need to fire him.." he says softly as he wipes his eyes. "do you think he hates me...that...he doesnt like i am king? you would make a better king in these times.." he says sfotly as he closes his eyes and just lets his tears roll down

5:39 AM

@SirFüncelot

“Loc, you can’t let me down. Ever. No matter what you do. As for the other things…”, Grendl sighed, closing his eyes for a moment, before opening them again to look at the other, with a faint hint of a tired smile. “Those are just things that happen, Loc. No one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes, messes up, and people will always get hurt in the process. Everyone is afraid of that. I’m afraid of that. But I’m less afraid with you at my side.”, his smile turned more genuine and happier. Gently he stroked Kal’s head, while he settled between them, curling into a small ball, content with staying and sleeping right there. He truly was the cutest little creature Grendl could imagine. Sometimes even cuter than Loc, but he certainly wouldn’t tell any of the two that. “All it took was me to beat him up once for you to realize that. I should beat other people up that I think are unfit for their job.”, he chuckled, clearly joking about all of that. “And I will always fight for you if you need me to. You would do the same for me, wouldn’t you?” Trying to not squish Kal between them, Grendl moved in closer, placing a kiss on Loc’s forehead and starting to stroke his back, to calm him down and maybe make the tears stop. “I don’t know what his problem is, but to me, you are a fine king. I may be better suited for all things related to the military, but being king doesn’t just mean to fight. No one likes being at war, not even trolls. I would prefer it if no one had to fight at all, if no one needed to get hurt, if we could just solve this by talking. But I don’t think the fog will vanish if we talk to it.” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and smiles. he kisses him softly. he nods "yes i would die for you grendl.." he says as he holds his face and kisses him. "i wish we could just talk to it hehe." he says as they lay there. he moves his hand to lightly trace the bruise. "you shouldnt have let him hit you..." he mumbles before moving down to kiss teh bruise. he moves his kisses up to grendl's face. he kisses grendl and sighs "i lvoe you.." loc lays back down to lay his head on grendls chest. "we should go down there tomorrow...see them...god the wing.." he shivers. fairies wings were weak to some point. once broken it is rare that it heals and they can fly again. loc closes his eyes as he tries to not imainge it. "i...i am scard...what if they are mad at me.." he looks at grendl worried. kal moves to curl up and purrs softly as he was around his two parents. "do you think that you would want kids with me...maybe two?" @SirFüncelot

“Please don’t die for me. I love you too much to let you go, Loc.”, he spoke softly, wincing slightly while Loc touched and kissed his bruise, still finding that the skin in that area was particularly sensitive. Not that he had wanted the other to hit you, but due to his anger he had disregarded his defense a bit, and it was kind of a miracle he wasn’t hurt any worse. But anything more than this would have certainly made Loc worry even more. Moving slightly to cover them both with the blanket, he put his arms back around Loc, holding him close. “If they are mad at you, they need to be just as mad at me. We will do this together, Loc. I’m sure it will be alright.”, reassuringly, he kissed the top of his head. The torn wing had looked awful, but who said it couldn’t be fixed. Maybe it looked a lot worse than it truly was. He hoped that would be the case, just to ease a few more of Loc’s worries. With Kal curling up on top of him, too, Grendl couldn’t help but smile. It was so cute to watch them both, tired and sleepy. Loc’s question surprised him a bit. It had been some time since he had brought up that topic, but he still wasn’t opposed to the idea. “I already told you that I want to, Loc. I still want children with you. Someday, when this is all over. But I don’t think you’re all able to use me as a pillow. You and Kal already take up all the space.”, Grendl laughed lightly, stroking Loc’s hair with one and Kal’s back with the other hand. @Blue Beetle

he leans into grendl and sighs softly. "i will try to not die.." he says sfotly. he yawns and settles into the bed. his eyes closing and his breathing was soft. "i love you...and i will get pillow priviges." he says softly before he sighs and lets his bdoy relax. his breathing slows as he fall asleep. he slept peacfully for awhile before his mind turned on him. he mumbles and shifts in the bed. his mind was running nightmares in his head. grendl being taken, his kindgom falling, grendl hating him, his people hating him. him alone...he whiimipers as he thrashes before wsitting up and pants. tears roll down his face. he looks over at grendl and sighs. he couldnt....he moves out of bed and sits on a the balony

4:01 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl could already see Loc, Kal and two other smaller figures fight over him, nearly suffocating him when they all tried to get a piece of him, which was surprisingly adorable. And he certainly wouldn’t mind that at all. Having a small family with Loc, having all of them close... It sounded so nice, and he couldn't really wait for it to finally happen. For all of this to be over. To marry Loc and to start planning one or two additional small family members. It made his heart beat faster and a small spread across his face. Like this, he could nearly forget about all the bad things that had happened today. The entire day seemed so much better now. "Good night, Loc. I love you.", he mumbled, settling also in for the night, falling asleep while stroking his back and listening to Kal’s cute little snores. This was nice. He never wanted this to stop, but it did so much too soon as he felt shuffling on top of him, accompanied by a slight pain in his chest as something or someone grazed his bruise. Grendl sucked in air, to keep himself from waking up, but didn’t manage to do so. The weight had vanished from his chest, and after spending a few moments to wake up, he looked around confused, not able to find Loc in the bed next to him. Instead, he saw the opened balcony door, sure that the other had to be either there or flown out for whatever reason. Carefully he got up, moving over to the window, shivering slightly true to the cold night air as he stepped outside to join Loc, who sat on the balcony. He approached him, not saying anything, just slowly getting down and sitting next to him. Grendl put his hand on the other's, stroking its back slightly, but he had to turn around as another pair of steps approached.

4:16 AM

Much smaller and accompanied by the clacking of claws as a yawning and very sleepy looking Kal approached them, seemingly not understanding what was going on, as he just approached them and climbed into Loc's lap to sleep a bit more. "Everything alright, Loc?", Grendl finally asked, his head turned to look at the fairy beside him. @Blue Beetle

loc just sat there. his eyes were teary as he rubs his eyes and sighs. "i..i am ok..just needed some air..i am sorry i woke you.." his voice was soft, scared. he was curled into a ball. his legs pushed into his chest. he leans into grendl. "sorry.." he mumbles as he puls kal into his chest and moves closer to grendl. he was cold. his skin was very cold and his lips were slightly turnign blue. "You...were mad at me..." he spoke softly. "you...hated me...they all did.." he says softly as he wipes his eyes and takes a deep breath. he hated this...he hated his nightmares...when grendl was gone he wouldnt go back to sleep. just staring out at the sky. he always felt alone. but he wasnt now...even then he still moved outside. he pushed grendl away...grendl must hate him for that...loc looks down and and curls up more. "sorry.." he mumbles softly as he says "you should go back to bed...i am ok..just going to stay out here for a little longer.."

4:25 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl put his arm around Loc, not really able to give him much more warmth either. He was freezing, which made him worry in return. Even Kal began shivering, despite being curled up against Loc’s chest. Certainly, fall was fast approaching. “I don’t hate you, Loc. I never did, and I never will.”, his hand rubbed along his arms in an attempt to warm him up a little bit, staying at his side and just being there for him. Saddened by Loc curling up more and trying to send him away. He sighed, leaning over to kiss his temple, before getting up and rummaging around inside their room. First of all he put on a shirt and some shoes, grabbing Loc’s pair as well, before taking the blanket off of their bed, and moving it out onto the balcony. “Put these on, before you get sick.”, Grendl spoke softly as he held the shoes out towards Loc, covering him with the blanket soon after, before he himself moved next to him again. “I’m not leaving you out here on your own in the cold. Unless you want some space. Then I’ll go make some tea.”, Grendl pulled the blanket a bit tighter around Loc, making sure to cover him entirely, so he wouldn’t freeze too much. The blanket made it rather cozy, despite the air feeling so cold around them. It was so nice that Kal was already back to sleeping and snoring, holding on tightly onto Loc’s sleeve with his little paws, as if he feared getting left behind once again. @Blue Beetle

Loc looks up at him as he leaves. His heart breaks softly before he was covered with a blanket. He sighs softly. He slipped on the shoes and shirt. He pulled the blanket on and shivers. He was cold. He looks at grendl and whiners softly “please don’t leave..” his voice was soft as he curls up and leans into him. He held onto kal and pets him. “I am sorry…I..I am pushing you away again…” he says softly moving to sit into grendl’s lap and hiding his face into grendl’s neck. “I jsut..don’t want you to worry…” he mumbles softly. He curls up and covers grendl as well. He yawns as he lays there. “When we were apart…I would have nightmares…bad ones…the only way I could calm down…was to look at the sky…the stars..” he says softly. “I need to not do that anymore…” Loc wanted to just curl up and be near with grendl. He didn’t want to worry about the fog or anything. He wanted to just sleep. Just to be able to sleep without nightmares

7:11 AM

@SirFüncelot

He put his arms around Loc, holding him close, glad that he was finally warming up a little bit, now covered with the blanket. Grendl sighed, feeling Loc’s warm breath against his neck, making him shiver slightly. “I will always worry about you, Loc. No matter if it’s because of your nightmares, or you decide to recklessly dive into something, no matter if that’s something dangerous or you just spending the entire night in the library reading.”, he began, rubbing along his back, his fingers drawing small circles onto his shoulders. “You can’t make me not worry about you. I care too deeply for you to just stop that.”, he added, followed by another sigh, feeling bad for doing all these things to Loc in the past to make him feel like this now, but apologizing didn’t feel right either, not wanting to keep remembering him again and again. It would be great if they both could just forget all the things that had happened, but… They made them who they were now and made them able to better handle these situations. “I can assure you the stars are as beautiful as ever.”, Grendl spoke, having not looked up at the sky once, or he would have known that the sky was cloudy. Instead, he looked Loc in the eyes, getting lost in them with a happy smile on his face. “Do you want to stay out here for a bit longer?”, he asked, not sure if the other was even still awake. Grendl felt sleepy too, but they couldn’t sleep out here. He at least had to bring them back to bed, or they surely would catch a cold, which, considering their current situation, would probably be the worst thing imaginable. @Blue Beetle

he leans into him and sighs softly. he kisses his neck softly just to show him his love. he just lays there and listens to grendl. his voice rumbling into his chest. his eyes were falling close. he hums and just lays there. his eyes were closed and his breathing was sfotly. he nuzles into grendl's chest. he was fully back asleep now. his hands were still gripping onto his shirt as he didnt want grendl to leave him. kal was purring softly as he was held between the two feeling the heat. it was starting to get colder and colder. the wind was blowing past them as they sat there on the balcony. even though loc was under a blanket and pressed into grendl, he was stil shivering softly.

8:08 AM

@SirFüncelot

Despite holding tight onto him, Loc seemed fully asleep, not responding to his words, or gestures, just cutely curled up against him, still slightly shivering from the cold night air. For just a bit, Grendl kept on watching him, his peaceful sleeping face that didn’t show any of the worries he had expressed before. With a sigh, he kissed Loc’s forehead, carefully picking him and the blanket up. It was a bit awkward to carry Loc like this, but by going slowly he managed to neither drop the blanket nor Loc or Kal, while maneuvering all of them back to the bed. Gently he placed Loc down, Kal curling back up onto his chest while Grendl still wanted to take off his shoes, and readjust the blanket, but Loc held on so tight to his shirt, slowly pulling him down, that he wasn’t able to do any of that, just shaking his head slightly as he crawled into bed with him. In the end, it was Grendl who had to rest his head on Loc’s chest, because there was just no other way for them to sleep otherwise. At least he managed to move them further into the center of the bed and kind of put the blanket over them, but anything else? He had no control and to be honest he was too tired anyway to really care, falling asleep pretty soon after settling down, one arm lazily thrown over Loc to hold him close as well. It felt rather nice sleeping like this, while being able to listen to Loc’s heartbeat. It was relaxing, and Grendl could understand why he preferred to sleep this way. @Blue Beetle

loc laid asleep. he lays there and just breathes. he was happy. his mind was clear and happy. he would sleep peacefully till the morning came up. he rubs his eyes and graons. he coudlnt breath...he looks donw and see grendl laying on his chest. he blushes as he tries to move grendl off him. he sighs and rubs his eyes. "g-grendl.." he says softly before kissing his forehead. "baby...baby wake up..." he says softly as he kisses him again. he taps grendls shoulder and tries again to get grendl off him. he slightly turns grendl to his side and finalyl gets out from under him. he sighs and kisses grendls face. "baby...wake upppp.." he holds grendls face and kisses him softly to wake him. once grendl was awake he smiled. "good morning.." he says sfotly as he kisses him again and nuzzles into his neck. "you fell asleep on my chest...did you like that?"

8:51 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl slept like a stone, not even realizing that Loc was trying to wake him up, until he had moved him down from him. Sleepily, he opened one of his eyes, blinking up at Loc, who smiled at him. He wasn’t entirely sure what was going on, but he mumbled a quiet ‘Mornin’ nevertheless, even though it sounded more like a question than a genuine statement. He felt like he could sleep a little bit longer. It had been so nice and restful. Surely it couldn’t be morning already, could it? “I… I did?”, he questioned, still rather confused as he looked around sleepily, closing his eyes again and enjoying Loc this close to his neck. “It felt nice… It was warm, and soft, and nice…”, Grendl mumbled after a short pause, seemingly rather happy with where he had slept. “I liked it. Finally, understand why you always sleep there.”, a low chuckle followed, rumbling slightly in Grendl’s chest. “Was very nice. Would recommend doing again.” It took quite a while for Grendl to fully wake up and open his eyes. Today certainly felt like a day he didn’t want to do anything, but they had a lot of stuff to do and probably not much time to lounge in their bed, so with a groan he began stretching and rubbing his eyes, to lose the last bit of sleepiness. “Am awake and ready for whatever the day throws at us.”, he proclaimed, but also put his arms tightly around Loc, trying to get at least one last morning cuddle before they started their day. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles and looks at him. he holds grendl's face as he kisses him. "hehe i would also as well.." he says softly as he yelps getting pulled into grenld's arm. he kisses grendl him. "baby...we have to get ready!" he giggles softly. he nuzzles into grendl just a moment before pulling awya and kissing him. "come on." he says pulling awya and getting up out of the bed. he stretches and his wings flutter slighty. he pulls off his shirt and rolls his neck. his back was facing grendl. his back seemed to be healing but the marks would scar. he rubs his neck softly and sighs. he didnt want to get up..he wanted to stay in bed. he looks at grendl and smiles "i love you.."

1:17 AM

@SirFüncelot

Begrudgingly, Grendl let go of the other, rolling onto his stomach with a groan before slowly wiggling out of their bed as well. His chest ached slightly and as soon as he pulled up his shirt the ugly violet bruise showed him the reason why. He sighed. The general had gotten him rather good, but it would heal over time. Letting the shirt drop back down again, his attention was pulled back to Loc, who smiled at him, making him smile brightly as well, as he stepped closer. With one hand, he traced the lines of his tattoos and scars on his back, while putting the other arm around his waist. Gently, he placed kisses along Loc’s neck and shoulder, making his way up towards his cheek. “I love you more. You look so handsome.”, he mumbled against the soft skin at his neck, taking his time before he slowly pulled away, to get changed and dressed himself, so they could readily start their day. He just hadn’t been able to take his fingers off of Loc. He always looked so pretty… Grendl just couldn’t help it. “Are we eating breakfast here, or on the way?”, he asked, while putting on a new shirt, knowing that Loc probably wanted to get moving as soon as possible, and he certainly wouldn’t want to stop him. But getting him to at least eat a little bit was still one of his top priorities, no matter how small the portion may be. Grendl could understand his want to be there for the wounded, but there was only so much they could do. They would need to see what else they would be able to do today. But surely the first stop would take them to wherever the two injured soldiers had been brought to. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles and leans into grendl. he sighs softly "i am really not that handsome..you are alot more.." he says kissing him and holding onto grendl. he pulls awya and slips on his outfit. it was a black shirt that showed his arms and it was slightly cropped. he grabbed some loose baggy pants and hums lightly as he fixes his hair. "um..i wasnt..palnning on eating.." he doesnt look at grendls as he slips on his crown and bites his lip. "if you want to get somethign we can stop but i want to get to the soilders as fast as we can.." he turns finally to look at grendl and waits. he looked tired but his skin was colorful and he seemed alittle better. but he was still slipping. he picks at his skin and gulps. "do you want to get something...i..we can stop on the way.." he picks up kal and lays him in a small bed in the bedroom

2:44 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl couldn’t help but smile at Loc’s comment about him being not as good looking, while he also put on one of the best outfits he could wear. He just hummed along with a raised eyebrow, about to say something to add onto that, but he wasn’t able as Loc’s word cut through the silence. They made him sigh and his shoulders sank a bit. “You should still eat, Loc. At least a little bit. We can eat while we walk. It won’t slow us down.”, Grendl tried to persuade him, unsure if it would help or not. He didn’t feel like he could do much to change Loc’s opinion. He watched him nervously fidget, before picking Kal up and placing him on his little bed. He looked like he wanted to climb up on the fairies arm and accompany them, but as soon as he was sat down his face turned into a frown, and Kal just watched them. He followed Loc, grabbing one of his wrist, and pulling him close against his side. “We buy something on the way, so we can get to the soldiers as fast as possible. No need to worry. We’ll be on time.”, Grendl pressed a kiss on his forehead, followed by brushing a strand of hair behind his ear and admiring his outfit and how good he looked in it one last time. He pulled Loc along, meaning to make them move as fast as possible to get food, so he didn’t have to worry any more than he already did. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and nods. "ok...but only if we are quick.." he says sfotly as he looks at grendl and blushes feeling his lips on his forehead. he smiles and sighs. "i love you.." he says sfotly before moving with grendl. they would move out of the castle and to a morning market stall selling sweet buns and other breakfast. loc eyes widen as he pulls grendl over to get food from there. he got a breakfast bun and a sweet bun. once grendl had his food loc pulled grendl along eating the buns quickly. he hums as they move to the area that the men were staying. loc finsihes quickly and sighs. he was nervouse...the general wasnt anywhere to be seen. his mind started to play mean games but he tries to shake them. he looks at grendl. "ready?" he says taking his hand and moving to the tent. he steps in and sighs. the men were laying and sleeping. the fairy was in the worse shape. loc eyes tear up before moving to sit by his side. his own wings flutter.

8:56 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl was more than happy to see Loc get something to eat for himself, as well as eating it, too. He had already imagined himself having to sneakily get him to eat something of his bread roll, but like this it was certainly easier. It made him feel relieve, as they approached the tents in the back of the barricades, furthest from the never changing wall of fog, they were able to see in the distance. Gripping Loc’s hand tighter, he nodded, following just a step behind Loc as they moved into the tent. Both of them were sleeping, looking already a lot better than yesterday, now that they weren’t covered in their own blood and dirt anymore. While Loc approached the fairy rather quickly, Grendl stayed back, observing the room and looking at the wounds of the troll. They seemed deep, but as far as he could tell not life-threatening. Surely it would take more than that to kill a troll, but still… It was sad, and he could fully understand Loc’s worries. Carefully, he approached him, placing a hand on his shoulder. “Do you want to stay here, while I inquire what information the investigation procured?”, he asked gently, massaging his warm skin lightly with his fingers, while he looked at the unconscious fairy now. Like Loc’s injuries, they were also mostly located on their back, in the vicinity of their wings. Something that could be a coincidence, considering that Loc had jumped in and took a hit for someone else, but if it wasn’t… It could mean the creatures were a lot more intelligent than they had thought. A fairy without their wings… They were basically nothing, losing a lot of their mobility and agility… @Blue Beetle

loc looks up at grendl and shakes his head "No...i need to go too...i need to hear it.." he stands before bringing the fairies hand to his forehead. he whispers a fairy prayer before setting the hand down and turning to grendl. "ok..ready.." he says softly as he takes grendl's hand and walks out fo the tent. once out of the tent loc breathes out the breath he was holding. his body was shaking. "he...he wont fly again.." he whispers softly. loc wipes his eyes and takes a deep breath. "lets go.." he smiles sadly at grendl before walking to the research area. the general was there and loc gulps. he squeezes grendl's hand. "i...maybe you should go...i will go and get um...some goodies for the hurt...i-i.." his breathing was sqeeding up as he tries to not panic. loc didnt want to talk to the general. he coudlnt...he..he coudlnt

3:07 AM

@SirFüncelot

Hearing that the fairy won’t be able to fly due to their injuries… It made Grendl sad as well. He had hoped that wouldn’t be the case, but apparently luck wasn’t on their side. Fairy wings seemed a lot more fragile than he had thought at first glance. After all, they were strong enough to carry them high up into the air… He sighed, grasping Loc’s hand a little bit tighter, squeezing it in an attempt to help calm him. “He may, Loc. Don’t seal his fate just yet.”, he answered quietly, returning his smile and following him to the research facility. As soon as he spotted the other, taller fairy, his expression darkened. He felt satisfaction wash over him, seeing the black eye and how stiff he was standing, but it didn’t last long, feeling how Loc tensed up beside him. Grendl turned away, moving himself between Loc and the general blocking his view on him, as he grabbed Loc’s shoulders and looked at him, with a mostly calm expression. “That’s alright Loc. You don’t have to face him, but I fear he will only use that to sprout more nonsense about you and…”, he paused, his expression shifting to something a little more desperate. “And… I may need you there. If he insults you again… I don’t know how long I’ll keep my composure.”, Grendl spoke honestly, lowering his head slightly in shame, because he truly felt back for needing to subject Loc to that just so he would stay calm. “And you are his king… You can just send him away. I can’t even understand why he is here in the first place…”, he mumbled, glancing back over his shoulder to take in the scene before them once more. It truly made no sense to see him there with two of the soldiers, as well as the researcher they had sent into the fog. He knew nothing, and Grendl feared he was just there to put more blame on Loc, which in return angered him even more. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and then to the general. he takes a deep breath before noding "ok...but you cant punch him.." he says sfotly kissing grendl's nose and smiling. he takes the other hand before moving into the area. his head held high as he squezzes grendl's hand. he hated this. but he knew he had to do this...he had too. they walk up to the general and he turns. "oh. you highness. i didnt know that you would be here today..." his voice had the tone of 'i dont want you here' loc nods "yes general. i have checked on the injuried and now i am here to talk about what they found. now. if you exuses us." he looks to the researcher and the fairy nods before leading grendl and loc to a tent. the general doesnt follow. his eyes glaring at both of them. loc takes a deep breath as they walk into the tent. he had done it. he stood up. he felt alot better. the researcher starts to talk "um so they found that the fog is killing off the plants of the land but not the animal the fog seems to be magic in nature." loc nods and looks at the things they brought back

1:53 AM

@SirFüncelot

As if he needed to punch the general, if Loc was just as capable of dealing with him. Just sending him away, leaving him behind dumbfounded, Grendl couldn’t be prouder, needing to bite his lip to stifle a laugh that threatened to form as he saw the fairies' angry expression trying to burn holes in their backs. He just ignored him, not engaging in his desperate attempts for attention anymore, because he didn’t need to. Loc had the entire situation under control. It was enough if he just watched from afar. The tent was spacious, with a large table that had a lot of things spread out on it, ranging from earth and plant samples to rocks and animal remains. One of the flasks even seemed to contain a swirling wisp of fog, which to him was rather impressive. Grendl had no idea how one would go about catching fog, but apparently it was possible. Maybe they could trap the entirety of the fog somewhere with magic and just lock it away until they found a way to destroy it once and for all? He felt a bit stupid to suggest that, so he kept quiet for now and just listened. The researcher went on about the changes they had managed to document, which, at first glance, didn’t seem too strange. It made sense that the plants died without sunlight reaching them. What was more interesting was the fact that the fog didn’t seem to reach an end. Even after traveling for days, they hadn’t been able to exit the fog on another side, but where the barracks stood. Maybe it was just big, or some kind of magic was in play there as well. Grendl wasn’t really able to wrap his head around it. “If it's magical, it needs some kind of source? Or am I wrong? Another being, a location, or an object with a lot of residual magical energy? Things like that can make something magical like this appear? There needs to be a source, and we just have to find it and do something about it?”,

10:28 PM

Grendl finally spoke up, discarding his initial idea for now, until he had a better understanding of the entire magical cycle, because as of now his understanding was kind of limited. @Blue Beetle

The researcher nods “yes this magic is a spell. It needs a being to cast it and to keep it up. For that we are talking about a very old and powerful being.” He walks over to a map “we have a few different soil samples. It seems the closer to the source the darker and sicker the ground and air gets. He points to a far north area. “We believe it is coming from here.” Lov bites his lip. He knew that area. It was a area that didn’t have any fairies on it. For one reason, the cold. Their wings would shatter at the cold. Loc shivers as the research talks about how we need to attack the source head on. He talks about ways to track where they have been and to not get lost. The fairy king starts to disassociate from the conversation. He couldn’t…he couldn’t send more men out there to die….to get hurt Lov was just standing there seeming to stare into nothingness. His eyes were panicking and his breathing was starting to get alittle harsh. He didn’t know what to do…he..he didn’t know..

2:50 AM

@SirFüncelot

A being could be killed or bargained with, which made Grendl slightly less worried. If it had some other magical explanation, he would have been a lot less useful, and he certainly wouldn’t want to put any more pressure on Loc, who already seemed very much out of it with all of these information. No matter how often he squeezed his hand to reassure him, he didn’t seem to snap out of it, leaving him worried. With an apologetic smile and a quiet whisper, he asked for a short break and some time for just the two of them, making the researcher quickly leave them alone. Slowly, Grendl kneeled down next to Loc, cupping both of his cheeks with his hands as he began talking softly to him. “Loc, hey, can you hear me? Listen to my voice; can you do that?”, he asked gently, brushing his thumbs across his cheeks, as he told him to follow his breathing, telling him when to breathe in and when to breathe out, in an attempt to calm him down before his panic attack fully settled in. Grendl had no idea what else to do, but he hoped this would help. What even had left Loc like this? Weren’t this good news? It meant they had a chance to finally end this. “Can you tell me what worries you? Is it still the general? He isn’t here. You don’t have to deal with him. I’m sorry I dragged you along. If I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have pushed you to come…”, he mumbled, truly feeling sorry for what he had done because Grendl couldn’t think of any other explanation for Loc’s reaction. What else could have triggered this? @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and gulps. he nods and leans into his hands. "i...i cant send anyone in there...i..i cant.." he takes a deep breath and shakes his head "no..it isnt your fault...i...i am a bad...a bad king...i dont knw what to do...i am scared.." he says as he leans into grendl. "i just... dont know what to do....i cant send anyone...in there...." he rubs his eyes as he hides his face into grendl's neck. "i am so scared grend..." he whisepers softly. he was so scared of sending anyone to get hurt. he was scared. he was terrified. "grendl...i...you lead...i..i dont know what i am doing...i am not good at this...my father was...i am not.." he rubs his eyes and looks back at the other. his sniffles "i am sorry....i am such a baby.."

11:37 AM

@SirFüncelot

Seeing and hearing how Loc was putting himself down again, made Grendl’s heart ache. He held his face a little bit tighter, pulling his face around until they were looking at each other, and he could kiss the fairy’s lips without problem. “You are doing great, Loc. But if you don’t want to decide this, then I will do it. That’s why I came here in the first place, didn’t I? To get rid of whatever is causing this fog.”, he spoke softly, kissing his cheeks between each sentence. Grendl had decided to go into the fog and defeat whatever was causing this, even before it had been stated that it was a creature. He had to lead his people, after all, and surely he wouldn’t let them run into their demise all on their own. Not when he was able to prevent that. It may scare Loc even more, but it had to be done. Grendl hated seeing his people die just as much as Loc did, and if coming along with them helped raise their chances of success and survival even by just a bit, he would be fine with that. “I’m scared too, Loc…”, he mumbled, followed by another soft kiss. “But I also have hope. Hope that all of this will be over soon, and we don’t have to worry about this anymore.”, Grendl added, pulling away a bit, to look Loc in the eyes again. “Also, don’t apologize for that, Loc. You are strong. You've made it this far. It’s okay to lean on others for help if you need it.”, he leaned in, his eyes closed as he put their foreheads together. “You are doing amazing, Loc. Despite everything being this complicated…” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and he starts to calm down. he knew grendl was right and that they would work together to fight this. he nods and leans into grendl "i just am scared...i..i dont want to see anyone else get hurt...but you are going in..so am i...we dont fight alone anymore." he kisses grendl and sighs sfotly. "i am so lucky to have you..." he says softly as he kisses grendl and smiles. "thank you...i know that together we can do anything.." he says softly as he leans into grendl and hides his face slightly. he just wanted to stay like this...just this. nothing else. he didnt want grendl or anyone to go fight...he just wanted peace.. loc rubs his eyes softly before pulling away and smiling. "how about we go and plan how we are going to get to the north."

2:37 AM

@SirFüncelot

“We will try to keep everyone safe, Loc, but I can’t promise you that no one will get hurt. It may happen.”, the soft tone in his voice remained as he caressed Loc’s cheeks. This was a hard topic, but as much as he wanted to, he couldn’t lie to him. Someone always got hurt during fights. Even Loc, or he couldn’t change anything about that, and...Grendl would do anything to keep Loc safe. If that meant someone else would end up injured or even dead… He was willing to take the risk. He wasn’t as kindhearted as Loc was. The fairy would always remain his top priority, even if Grendl himself had to get hurt for that. “I’m much luckier to have you.”, Grendl smiled back, returning the light kiss, as he kept on stroking Loc’s back. After a pause, spent just watching Loc, glad he calmed a bit and his tears stopped flowing, Grendl broke the silence again. “Only if you feel comfortable doing that. I can plan it on my own, and if you want, you don’t have to come. I know it would be hard on you.”, it took him a moment to realize what his words may imply, and he tried his best to right this wrong. “I just don’t want to see you get hurt. Or you having to see someone else get hurt, Loc. I worry about you. I would worry about you the entire time.”, Grendl sighed, while looking Loc in the eyes, cupping his face again, to look at him with a sad and worried expression. “I would feel better if you stayed here, where it’s safe. I fear I’m not able to protect you… That you will get hurt again… I still regret not being able to do anything the last time.”, his voice was nothing more than a whisper at this point. Yes, Loc probably feared for him similarly, but Grendl was used to this. He had come here to fight and protect what he loved, but Loc… He wasn’t weak; he was strong, but his heart was kind and gentle, and certainly wasn't made to see any more suffering. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and nods. he just lets grendl hold him as he takes a deep breath. "i want to come...i know i cant fight or...i am not that strong physically...but...i want to come...i...i want to be there with you....we are a team now.." he takes grendl's hands d kiss them. "you will be able to protct me...i will be ok.." he kisses grendl and takes a deep breath. "i want to show that i am a good king...that i stand with my people...that we stand together.." he looks at grendl and smiles "hey...i love you...i love that you care for me..i love that you want to protect me...i want to do the same for you..i want to be there...to support you..to hold you once everything is finished...to kiss and celabrate with you." loc looks at grendl and holds his face, "please...plesase dont make me stay...i would just worry...i woulnt sleep or eat...i would just....i would be scared...that you wouldnt come back.."

3:18 AM

@SirFüncelot

Of course, Loc would request something like this. Had he truly thought he would agree to stay behind just like this? Grendl sighed, holding onto his hands tighter. “As if I would be able to get you to stay anyway. You would just sneak off on your own.”, he kissed his nose, chuckling lightly. “Promise, you won’t jump into any attacks anymore, okay?”, he added, intently looking Loc in the eyes to make sure he understood the importance of that because Grendl wouldn’t be able to protect him from his own stupid decisions, and that certainly wouldn’t help his people. Their king… Dead again… Certainly not what they needed. “And I will always come back to you. No matter what. I promised to never leave you alone again. Or do you think this fog can do anything against me?”, he teased, glad that this hadn’t ended in a fight, and they had managed to find a more peaceful solution. This certainly felt a lot better than arguing. Just talking about their worries and wants and finding a solution together… It was so nice… They should have tried this much sooner. So much heartache could have been prevented. “I… I don’t know much about magic, but… Did yours return?”, Grendl asked, after a short pause, he spent just showering Loc with affection and small kisses all over his face. It was probably still a bad topic, but he just wanted to know what to expect. His magic was Loc’s strong suit. Without it… He wouldn’t be useless, but certainly weakened, and they had to prepare accordingly. It would be helpful if at least some of his powers had returned, but there was still a lot of strain placed on him. It would probably take a little bit longer until he regained his full potential. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and smiles as they come to a agreement. they were already doing better. not yelling or screaming...just talking. loc looks at grendl and gulps as he asks about his magic. "i...i feel it little more...but...it isnt like before.." he looks down and bites his lip. he tries to calm his brain as he takes a deep breath."But i can still help...i...i can use light...i..i " it seemed like he was bargining with himself to make it better. he leans into grendl and takes a deep breath. "the docotrs arent sure if my magic will return like normal..." he looks down as he plays with his fingers. he wasnt special... he shakes his head to get out of those thoughts. "but..i am hopeful...once all of this is over i can start to focus on healing my magic..." he smiled at grendl trying to be some what hopeful. he didnt want to tell grendl that if he lost his magic his wings would sparkle. that if he lost his magic he would be weaker and frail. he didnt want to even think about it

2:19 AM

@SirFüncelot

“You don’t need to convince me to take me with you. If you want to, you can.”, he spoke softly, ruffling Loc’s hair. “I’m glad your magic is slowly returning. I hope it will be back fully at some point.”, Grendl added, remembering the small magic tricks Loc used to show him that never failed to impress. Magic was just something so fascinating, and Loc had made it seem so easy, as if it were nothing more than an extension of himself. It was always so beautiful to witness, and he wanted to see it again. All of it, but mostly the expression on Loc’s face while showing it to him. It was even better than the magic itself. “But promise me you won’t use too much. I don’t want you to exhaust yourself and become an easy target.”, he kissed his forehead, brushing the strands of hair he had tousled back into place. “You still remember how to defend yourself with a sword?” It had been some time since he had taught Loc how to fight with a sword. It had been more for fun and to challenge each other, but maybe it came in handy now. Even if Loc just used it to defend himself, it gave Grendl a little bit of comfort. “When this is over, I’ll make you take a very long break. We’ll go to the hot springs in the south and just relax for a bit, and then I’ll show you the Swamplands, and then I’ll make you rest even when we’re back.”, Grendl proclaimed, very sure of himself. Surely the kingdom would be in good hands with an advisor or something for a while. And it wasn’t like they were unreachable. They just had to get a bit of distance from their duties after all of this. Just taking some time for the both of them. It sounded nice, and he hoped Loc would agree to this still rather loose plan. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles and nods. "i will make sure to try and not use it too much.." he leans into grendl's kiss as he plays with his ring. "i do...i used to pratice when yoy were gone.." he giggles as he though back of him holding a small sword and pretneding to fight grendl. it always made him feel as if the other was right there with him..teaching him showing him..jsut there...loc looks at grendl and blushes. "i would like that...i want to just...breathe...not have to think about anything..just be with you and relax..maybe plan our wedding.." he smiled up at grendl and sighed. he wanted to just disconnect...he would still worry about eveyone but he knew he and grendl needed a holiday. they needed a break that would allow them to relax and get back into their normal ways. loc looks out at everything and takes a deep breath. "i want to start planing a attack as soon as possible...i dont want to jsut..wait tillt he fog or whatever this being is to move to us...i want this over with

8:10 AM

@SirFüncelot

Hearing this made relief wash over Grendl. It made at least some of his worries cease, even if not all of them. It was a beginning. As was knowing that Loc had practiced on his own, which on the one hand was rather cute and endearing, but on the other was very sad and depressing. He should have been there, so they could practice together, but he wasn’t… Maybe this was something they could pick up again. To keep in shape and do something other than being stuck in their office the entire day. “That certainly sounds nice…”, Grendl mumbled, pressing another kiss to Loc’s temple. “We better get this fog dealt with then. I can’t wait to do all that with you.”, he smiled, squeezing Loc in his hug once again, before slowly bringing a bit of distance between them, looking down at Loc. “Let’s do that. That’s what we have the big table for, don’t we? For ‘planning’?”, he teased to lighten the mood a little bit. He, too, wanted this to be dealt with as soon as possible. Too many had already been injured and lost their lives to this fog. This had to stop. “Do you have maps from the north?”, Grendl asked, returning to a more calculated personality, but never letting go of Loc’s hand while he thought out loud. “Or are there any caves up there? Maybe tunnels? Or do you think the fog would also move underground?”, he frowned, then sighed. “It probably does, doesn’t it? Why shouldn’t it?”, to calm his mind and help his thinking, he began rubbing circles onto the back of Loc’s hand with his thumb, continuing to plan. “Flying isn’t possible either, because of the missing landmarks, so I guess we’ll have to walk… Does someone know the north well? Someone who could guide us?” @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at him and smiles as he is hugged. “Yeah really planning not whatever your mind is thinking.” He boops the others nose. He looks around and just listens to grendl “yes we have a few maps but they are older…we don’t go up their due to the cold..” he says as they move back towards the tree. He thinks and rubs his neck. “We do have someone.. but you aren’t going to like it…” he squeezes the others hand “it is the general…he is the only person who is still in service that has been to the north. He knows the way.” Loc looks at the other and smiles “let’s go to the office and see what maps we can find and plan. The fairies will need to cover their wings to prevent breakage. We will need to get winter clothes and equipment.” Loc was going full planner. He looks at grendl and knew that they would be ok. They would win

2:07 AM

@SirFüncelot

“You were the one to suggest that kind of use in the first place. I was just referring to that.”, Grendl defended himself, laughing slightly before returning to a more neutral and focused expression. “How cold is it exactly?”, their borders reached further north than the Swamplands, and even there, the northern parts weren’t exactly known for being warm. Only for a short time in the summer did the snow melt, but that… It sounded a lot harsher than that. Even for trolls, that could become a problem, despite not having any wings. Grendl groaned, throwing his head back as Loc revealed this piece of information to him. Anyone… It could have been anyone, and he would have been fine with it, but not that man. Not in a million years! “Why him? Do we have to take him along? Just forget I even asked that…”, Grendl grumbled, kicking a stone away in frustration. He probably needed to get used to that idea… As long as he didn’t need to see him constantly, and he kept his mouth shut… Maybe he would be able to not be at his throat as soon as they had departed. “What kind of equipment do we have available? I could procure wool coats and blankets. Possibly rations.”, Grendl joined in on Loc’s planning, while they walked up the stairs towards their office. Mentally looking for anything else they may need. “We have peat that burns even when wet. Do you think that will do in the snow?”, he asked, turning to face Loc. Getting all these things would take a bit of time; he should send a request as soon as possible, so he wouldn’t drag this out any longer than absolutely necessary. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and holds grendls hand tight "grendl..baby we have to use him..he is the only one that can take up that far north." he kisses grendl's hand as they walk up the stair and into the office. "we have a few older winter items. we should get more and have extra as well as rations.." he looks at grendl and nods "i think that would be very helpful for fire starting. i say we get the letters out to get all of the things that we need. i dont want to be under prepared.." he looks at the map and sighs softly. he didnt know what they were going to do...they just had to try. loc whisles and kal flies into the room landing on his sholder and nuzzling into loc's cheek. "kal wil need to stay..i dont want hi to get cold and hurt.." kal whines softly as he curls up in loc's arms and cries. "shh kal it is ok..we arent leaving now.." he kisses the bird's forehead. he looks at grendl and holds out his hand for the other to take. "after this we can visit the swamplands...we can have our life.." he kisses grnelds hand and smiles. the fairy was nervouse. he was very nervouse

@SirFüncelot

It still didn’t sit right with Grendl that they had to take him off all people along, but he would bear with it. It was to help their people, and as long as Loc didn’t leave him alone with him, he should be able to restrain himself. Everything just so they would get there as fast as possible and be back even sooner. He didn’t want Loc to suffer from the cold too much, fearing what could happen to him if they did end up staying too long… It worried him, after all he had heard about wings freezing off and shattering. “If his constant talking annoys me, I’m going to gag him…”, he added with a grumble, grabbing a piece of paper to start a list with the things they had to prepare beforehand. “How many people are we taking with us? You, me, the old geezer? How many do we even need? 20? 50? 100?”, Grendl threw out there, unsure if he could get supplies for that many this fast. It didn’t seem particularly dangerous, but they had just been to the outskirts of the fog. If its origin was up there, it certainly got more dangerous, probably with stronger creatures and other potential hazards. He would have to see if he could get things for a hundred people or more… “And I can finally marry the most handsome fairy in the entire world.”, he grinned, pulling Loc in for a hug and a kiss, grabbing Kal off of his shoulder to give him a kiss on his cute little head too. “You have to keep watch while we are away, Kal. That’s important. I’m disappointed if you let anything happen.”, he scolded the small white bird, before tickling his belly. Kal didn’t seem to have understood most of the words he had said, but he seemed happy with the attention he finally received. Hopefully, they wouldn’t leave him on his own for too long. Had Kal even been without Loc for an extended period of time? @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and says "we need at least 100 men...50 fairies and 50 trolls. we want a balanced group. we should get at least some extra as well. just in case." he looks at grendl and smiles as he is pulled into a hug and a kiss. "this will be the longest he has gone without me..." he says softly. his voice showing his worry. "he will be ok.." he reaches up and pets the bird. loc looks at grendl before saying "lets get the letters out as soon as possible. i will also send letters to sheep farms to get wool made into blankets and wing covers." he kisses grendl before getting some paper and a pen. he starts to write out different things. he hums as he does this. his wings fluttering. he looks for something before flying up and grabbing the letter covers and a seal from a high shelf. his back was scarred but he could fly again. he missed the feeling. he hums lightly as he does anything that he needed too. getting the letters ready and calling a different bird to take the letters. he wanted kal to stay near them just so he can get all the love from them before they leave. "we also need tents and other things like that." he moves to grendl and pulls him down into a kiss. "we will have our own tent but...we have to stay quiet..we dont want everyone to hear anything

3:06 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl nodded along at Loc’s suggestions. Wing covers were a good idea. He had nearly forgotten about that. Their coats certainly wouldn’t accommodate for that. Which led to another question. How would they transport all these things through the snow? Surely some things could be carried, but the tents, additional blankets, and the peat? They wouldn’t be able to maneuver around like that. It would leave them vulnerable to attacks. His forehead wrinkled as he thought about it, getting distracted by Loc who started to fly around the room, putting a small smile on Grendl’s face. He flew as effortlessly as he was used to, which was certainly a nice thing to see. It took a moment for him to pull away from staring at Loc, pulling another sheet of paper from the pile, and starting his own letter. “I’ll see if we can acquire some mountain goats to carry some of the things. They should be able to deal with the cold… Or do you have other suggestions for transporting all the stuff through the snow?”, he asked, finishing what he had been writing and turning towards Loc and Kal, petting the small bird's head again. They still had a lot left to do… “I’m not going to take any piece of clothing off of you while we are up there, no matter how hard you beg me to do so. I’m not risking you losing an arm or a wing to the cold just for ten minutes of freezing pleasure.”, he answered, grabbing Loc by the cheeks to pull him in for a second kiss before he continued to speak. “So unless you manage to procure some kind of magical tent that warms itself, you have to wait until we are back before I even consider ripping any type of clothing from your body.”, Grendl grinned, putting his arms around Loc’s waist, moving closer to him with his chair. “I can try to sate your hunger while we are still here where it’s warm, though. We have a table to break in after all.”, he snorted, cringing at his own attempt to flirt a little bit. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and smiles. he looks down up at grendl and moves to sit into his lap. "well as for carrying things we can get some goats and horses." he says softly kissing grendl and leaning into his neck. "and why not? we create enough heat.." he blushes softly and kisses grendl over and over. "i love you. i love that you care for me..." he kisses grendl's neck and sighs softly. "once we have everything we should get the people chosen of who is coming. i dont think anyone is ready..." he says softly as he takes grendl's hand and plays with his ring. loc looks at grendl and kisses him. he leans into the other before pulling and looking at him. "once we are done with this fog..we need to take some time for oursevles...i want to just hold you..i want to just...relax with you." he says softly as he curls up and hides his face into grendl's neck. "i jsut want to have you...i want to be happy...with you.." he kisses grendls neck before sitting up and smiles. "i love you."

4:20 AM

@SirFüncelot

Goats and horses sounded good. He had hoped that maybe they had some sort of magical device that could help with that, but apparently they had to do this the traditional way. On foot and with animals. At least he was used to that… He wasn’t quite used to Loc being this bolt, making himself comfortable in his lap, trying to seduce him with sweet words. “I can’t argue that you are indeed hot, my love, but I fear what happens afterward. You’re gonna be all sweaty and cold, and I’m not letting that happen.”, he mumbled, enjoying the kisses along his neck with a sigh, holding onto Loc tightly. “We can already choose them now. Make a list. Let them know. See if there are any volunteers. Give them time to prepare.”, he suggested, letting his fingers draw circles across Loc’s back, massaging a few of the tight spots he could find. “I want that too. I hope we’ll be able to, even after we have returned. Just some time for you and me…”, he mumbled happily, smiling slightly, while he continued to stroke his back, rather glad that it hadn’t gotten any further injured. “I am already happy with you. Even if we are busy. I couldn’t be happier. I’m happiest as long as you are here with me.”, Grendl leaned in to whisper into Loc’s ear, pressing a kiss to his temple afterward. “I love you too. More than anything.” For just a little bit longer, he enjoyed staying like this, feeling Loc’s breath hitting his skin and his heart beating in sync with his own. It was nice. Especially with Kal curling up in Loc’s lap after realizing that he was missing out on a cuddle pile. “How about we finish these letters, send them, and then check in with the soldiers? See who would be willing to join us? We could go eat somewhere on the way back. Enjoying the evening at least a little bit.”, he suggested, leaning his head onto Loc’s shoulder. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and nods. he seems to get lsot alittle as he thinks of the people who might be choosen to come. he rubs his eyes and nods. "ok..lets do that.." he says sfotly as he kisses grendl and smiles. he slips off his lap and moves to his desk before writing a few different letters. his eyes always making sure grendl is right there with him. once the letters are written he yawns and looks to grendl "ready?" he smiles as kal jumps onto grendl's shoulder and sits ready to go with them. loc takes the other's hand and moves to lead him down to the tent where the soilders are. his eyes showed he was nervous. he bites his lip as they walk. "what if they hate me...or..blame me.." he looks at grendl worried. they stop outside of the tent. "i dont want them to hate me.."

2:18 AM

@SirFüncelot

He followed Loc’s example, finishing his letters as well, occasionally glancing over towards the fairy, smiling when their eyes met. With the letters written and sent on their way, they were ready to tackle the last task for today. Grendl watched Loc’s sleepy yawn, leaning down to kiss the top of his nose. “Of course.” Kal chirped happily on his shoulder, earning himself a pat as they moved outside the palace. He noted Loc’s nervousness, squeezing his hand lightly as reassurance, before the other spoke up. “Why should they do that, Loc?”, he asked, genuinely curious what he thought the other fairies would be angry about. Grendl turned to face Loc as they stopped in front of the tent. “You’re not responsible for the cold, or the fog, or where it is located. You are doing whatever is in your power to keep everyone as safe as possible, Loc.”, he leaned in again, kissing the top of Loc’s head and giving Kal a chance to nuzzle against the fairies cheek to help calm him down. “No one will hate you, Loc. And whoever does has to get past me first before they even get a chance to tell you that to your face.”, Grendl added, also grabbing Loc’s other hand to squeeze them both. “We are asking for volunteers, so we don’t have to force anyone who doesn’t want to. We will let everyone know how dangerous it’s going to be, but they want to keep our people just as safe as you do.”, another peck on Loc’s forehead followed, before Grendl looked at him, checking if he was ready for them to progress. If Loc needed another moment, they would just stay out here a little while longer. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and takes a deep breath "right..." he leans into grendl. he knew that grendl was right. he was always right when it came to these things. loc looks at him and nods to let him know that he was ready. they walk in and the two soilders were up and awake. they look at the two kings and they bow. the fairy strugglling to get fully bowed. loc moves to the fairy and pulls him to sit up. "dont...dont bow..." he smiles as he looks at the two. they seemed to be better. they were awake and alert. "my king...did...did we do well.." the fiary asked. loc looks at him and nods "you did...you did so so well...you can rest now." loc looks at the docotr to see if they knew if the male would be ok. that the fairy would be able to fly again. the troll looks at his king and lowers his head. he was ashamed to be hurt. to have let a fiary lose his wings. loc nudges grendl and smiles softly.

3:16 AM

@SirFüncelot

With a sigh, Grendl followed after Loc, his spirits sinking a little bit as he saw the two. They were awake, but their wounds became a lot more apparent like this. Especially as both of them tried to bow. He could see their discomfort, and similarly to Loc he just shook his head at the troll to discourage them from even trying further. Loc nudged him towards his own man, making him return the smile a bit awkwardly as he followed his suggestion and walked over towards the bed of the troll. He wasn’t as good at this as Loc, standing there for a moment in silence before softly petting the other’s bag, trying not to hit any injured spots. “You did good. Don’t blame yourself. You both knew that it was going to be dangerous, and you prepared yourself for that.”, he began, nervously kneading his hands, before Grendl continued. “I’m… We are glad you both managed to make it back safely. Hopefully, all your injuries will heal in due time. You did a lot.” Having Kal still on his shoulder truly helped, because the little bird kept on poking his head out from there, happily chattering at the troll. It made him laugh slightly, taking a lot of tension out of the situation. “Get some rest. You’ve earned it. So we all can return home safely.”, Grendl added, rubbing the back of his neck before patting the troll’s shoulder once again and then looking back towards Loc with an expression in his eyes that requested his help because he was out of things to say and didn’t know how to get out of this. @Blue Beetle

loc smiled at grendl before taking his hand and saying "you both rest. we are going to fight this. you have done your part." he pulls grendl along and out of the tent. he takes a deep breath before lookinga t grendl and smiling "you are awkward." he giggles as they walk towards the main base for the soilders of both kingdoms. "how should we pick people?" he asks softly as they walk. kal rubbing into grendl and nipping at his ears. loc was nervouse about picking people to go off and fight with them. he didnt want to see anyone get hurt but he knew that they would be happy to help protect both kingdoms. that they knew the risks and were willing to take them jsut as grendl and loc were. he takes a deep breath before stopping jsut outsdie of the base. "do you want to tell them?"

8:14 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl only managed to give the both of them a shy little wave before they left. He was glad, because it certainly had turned a little bit awkward in there, and Loc rubbing it in his face didn’t help. It just embarrassed him further, making his cheeks turn slightly pink. “I know that… And you should too… Better than anyone, that I’m not good at that…”, Grendl complained slightly, more for show than to make Loc feel bad. He was glad the fairy had pushed him to do so. It seemed to have brightened the troll's face at least a little bit, which was a success in his eyes. “We ask everyone to notify us if they want to join, and ask those we would like to take along specifically separately?”, Grendl suggested, carefully trying to nudge Kal away from his ear because he had started to turn the nibbling into actually biting, and even though he didn’t exactly have teeth, it did hurt a little bit to have his beak latch onto his ear. Pulling him off hurt even more, so Grendl embraced his fate with a sigh, now having Kal permanently attached to himself, like a very big and very heavy earring that rested on his shoulder. Once again, grabbing both of Loc’s hands, he made them face each other to look him in the eyes. “I can tell them, Loc. Don’t worry.”, he leaned in for another forehead kiss. “Just let me know if I’m forgetting anything. I want them to have all the facts we can offer them before they make their decision.”, he added, squeezing both of his hands reassuringly and giving Loc a small break to think about this before breaking the silence once again. “Do you think the general is here? Should we talk with him too? Or are you just going to order him around, so he knows you’re a strong and independent king, just like how he wants you to be?”, most of this was spoken with sarcasm, but the initial question was genuine. “But know that I love you just the way you are. You are strong and independent, and gentle, and kind, and so many other things.” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and nods. he takes a deep breath and leans into grendl "ok..i will do that." he looks around and giggles "lets not worry about him. lets just focus on the soilders. they are the first people we should talk to. if the general has anything to say i will deal with him." loc knew that grendl would stand by his side and help him stand up to the general. if they didnt need him that man would be fired. loc takes a depe breath before pulling grendl into the base. everyone looks at them and wonders what is going on. loc leads the two of them to a small platform. he steps up with grendl and smiles at the troll. he whisles and kal flies to him landing in his arms and starts to be pet by loc. he wanted grendl to have full focus

2:20 AM

@SirFüncelot

Giving Loc a small smile st hearing his reassurance, before they entered the barracks. Most soldiers that weren’t currently on duty were here. Eating, talking, just enjoying some tea before they either left to go home or started their shift. Grendl felt a little bit nervous, but Loc was beside him, giving him the strength he needed to pull through with this. Carefully stepping up onto the wooden platform, he stands next to the fairy, clearing his throat as he looked around the room, seeing all the expectant faces looking up at him, wondering, confused, unsure what it was the two of them were doing here. Most had already grown accustomed to the fact that their both Kings seemed to be glued together, after they'd been like oil and water, which wasn’t the initial problem. It was more the time of day and that there didn't seem to be an apparent reason for them to be here right now that send murmurs through the rows of fairies and trolls alike. "Good evening!", Grendl began, his voice slightly louder so everyone was able to understand him while he spoke. He had to clear his throat once again, before he could continue, his eyes finding the general somewhere further in the back of the room. Did that man ever go home? He tried not to think too much about it, focusing on the task at hand. "I'm sure this may seem strange, and you might be wondering what exactly we are doing here at this time of day.", he began, his gaze drifting around the room, studying the people that had gathered and watched them. He began speaking about the newest information the research team had gathered about the fog, as well as their plan, how dangerous it would be, especially for the fairies and that they could understand if someone declined their request for help.

4:51 AM

Grendl spoke about how they wouldn’t force anybody, indirectly, even addressing the general as the only person to ever have been that far up north. Many heads turned towards him, staring at the general, making even the usually stern man feel a little bit awkward. It was a long speech. A lot longer than he'd anticipated, but he wanted to give them as much information as he could, trying to not leave anything out. After he was done with speaking, and the group at their feet started to murmur and speak among themselves, he turned towards Loc, looking at him, and grabbing one of his hands again. "Did I miss anything?", he asked quietly, brushing one finger across Kal’s head on Loc's shoulder, while he waited for a response from the fairy, unsure what they would do now. Would they leave? Or wait for some decisions? Certainly they would need a little more time to think all of this through, right? @Blue Beetle

loc listened to grendl and was proud of him. he held the others hand for comfort and reassurance. he looked out at the people and made eye contact with the general. loc held his head high as he turns back to grendl. once grendl was done he smiled and said "you did great. lets get down and just wait for people's answer." he moves to step down as he pets kal and hodls grendl's hand. soon soilders started to come up and spoke to the two kings. they were all wanting to fight. they had a line of fiaries and troll that were willing to fight for their land. loc took charge and made sure that each one of them knew the risk and everything. everytime he explained no one changed their mind. he had a scribe help make a list of those who were wanting to help. in just a hour they had enough people for the trip. they had extras even. loc looked at grendl and smiled as he started to get the people together and start to go over what they were wanting and neededing to do

5:08 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl hadn’t thought it would go this fast. So many were swarming towards them to volunteer. Getting sorted into groups and lists, with Loc doing most of the talking. They had to sort through the names, look for the best, those that had the highest chances of returning unharmed. As much as he admired the spirit of the younger people, he certainly wouldn’t take someone along who’d just finish basic training unless it was absolutely necessary or showed promising results. Gladly, he let Loc take charge, most of the time just watching how he talked, and smiled, and explained. It made his heart flutter and feel warm. For a moment, he forgot what they were doing right now, too absorbed in the moment, just seeing himself and Loc. This had to go well. They had to win this. He wanted nothing more than peace between both of their lands. Not just for the both of them, but for their people too. He didn’t get asked many questions. Just a few here and there and only assumed his position as speaker again as they went over the supplies they would provide, and they were still in dire need of before they could even think about making the trip. He was also asking for suggestions in case they had missed anything during their planning session before. They’d certainly have to talk with the general again soon. He would know best what else they would need to raise their chances of making it back alive, but since his speech before, he hadn’t been able to get a glance at him again. Either he had vanished or he tried to avoid them. Which was fine with Grendl. He was busy anyway, holding Loc’s hand tightly as much as he could, only occasionally glancing to the side to get a glimpse of him. @Blue Beetle

loc gets the list of everyone who wants to fight. he takes it and smiles before moving with grendl to look at their supplies they had. they needed more. he hums lightly as he starts to send people to get different things. everyone was starting to get supplies and different things. loc looks at grendl as they finally had jsut them again "alright...we have a list of people, people getting some supplies that are being brought here...lets go back to get soem food." he says softly as he looks at grendl "unless there is anything else?" he tilts his head slightly. he yawns being tired from all the action going around them. he takes a deep breath. "i want to rest..this is..all so..much." he says softly as he rubs his eyes and leans into his lover.

2:26 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl just smiled in return at Loc, gently kissing his forehead. “You were amazing out there, Loc.”, he spoke, his voice sounding mesmerized as the smile just seemed to grow wider. “I could just look at you, so please excuse me if I may have missed something important.”, he chuckled, grabbing one of the fairy’s hands and pulling him along. Of course, he had listened. Or at least he had listened for the most part, getting a grasp of the most important information for now. And even if he’d missed something, Loc would probably remind him again if he asked. “What do you want to eat?”, Grendl asked, putting an arm around Loc’s shoulders as he noticed his cute yawn and tired questions. They were leaving, getting farewell wishes from everyone who wasn’t too distracted right now. “I don’t think we have anything for now. The general seems to have left, so we can just grab something to eat on the way back and then get some rest.”, he pulled Loc flush against his body, holding him close as they stepped outside. They didn’t come very far as a familiar tall figure stepped in front of them, making Grendl groan as he noticed the general. The man certainly knew how to ruin their days, didn’t he? @Blue Beetle

Log goes to speak but just looks at the general. He gulps softly. The general moves to them. He was mad. “WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOJNG?! YOU DIDNT EVEN TALK TO ME ABOUT THIS ‘PLAN’!” Lov flinches softly as he steps back. The general seemed to be focused on log. He was yelling. He was pointing and even pushing the other back. “W-we need to do soemthing!” Loc says but was shut down. The general starts to call loc a bad king, that loc couldn’t run a kingdom, he was a horrible ruler. Loc’s eyes widen as he looks down and tries to not listen. he..he wasn’t a bad ruler right?

1:54 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl could only glare at the general, but the fairy didn't even seem to notice him, only focusing on Loc and pushing all his buttons. The man knew exactly what he was doing, and Grendl hated that, seeing how Loc moved further away, trying to get away, just for the other fairy to follow right after. He was having none of that. Grabbing Loc’s hand tighter, he stepped in between the both of them, placing his hand on the general's chest and pushing him slightly back. He was fighting with his composure, because they needed the man and as much as he wanted to punch him in the face again, Grendl wasn’t sure if that wouldn't bring him straight into the infirmary. "Do you even hear what you're saying to your king? Why should he have to consult someone like you before making a decision?", he started, shoving the fairy only further back, never letting go of Loc’s hand. "You should have started to chose your words a lot better before. Right now, it's just the fact that you're the only one that's been up there that's keeping you in your position. Apologize and I'll just forget this ever happened and not come back to haunt you as soon as all of this is dealt with.", Grendl threatened, only slightly shouting, while poking his index finger uncomfortably between two of the fairies ribs, trying to emphasize his words. @Blue Beetle

the general looks at him. his eyes turned to anger as he growls "HE SHOULD BE I KNOW MORE! I AM A BETTER LEADER! HE SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN KING!" loc eyes widen as he gulps. he bites his lip as the small fairy snaps "I AM JUST AS A GOOD LEADER AS ANYONE! YOU ARE UNDER ME! I AM YOUR KING AND YOU WILL RESEPCT THAT! NOW LEAVE! I WANT YOU TO GO AND GET THE SUPPLIES FOR OUR TRIP! I DONT WANT TO SEE OR HEAR FROM YOU!" loc was now infront of grendl adn his small wings were buzzing. he floated up above the general. the general growls before turning and leaving. loc takes a deep breath as e looks at grendl "are you...ok...i..i am sorry.." he holds grendl's hand. he hated yelling.. the only other time was when he and grendl fought

7:26 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl was on the verge of giving the general a piece of his mind, but it never got to the point, as Loc moved in front of him, finally ready to fight his own battle, and no longer taking the insults from the general. He could only stare, wide-eyed, mouth slightly ajar, as he watched Loc take into the air slightly, now towering over the other fairy and putting him back into his place. It impressed him. Seeing Loc like this... Stern and not as gentle as usual... It was different from when he had been on the receiving end of it, but now that he was just a bystander... He loved Loc's usual personality, how gentle he usually was, but this... Knowing that he could stand up for himself... It made Grendl grin, as he watched the general leave, gaze lowered to the ground and slightly bend over, making himself appear as small as possible. Gently, he put an arm around Loc’s waist, pulling the still flying fairy towards him. Even he had to look up slightly towards Loc now, but it made kissing so much easier. All he needed to do was tilt his head down a little bit and just press their lips together. Grendl smiled into the kiss, intertwining the fingers of their hands before answering Loc. "I'm alright. To be honest, I haven't felt better. You look kinda hot like that. Flying, putting people into their place... I may have to take back what I said about not wanting to take any clothes off of you while we're up north.", he grinned slightly, followed by a low rumbling laugh, indicating that he was mostly joking, before his expression turned a little more worried. "What about you? Are you alright, Loc?" @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and kisses hi softly. he lands back onto the ground and sighs. he blushes softly as he rolls his eyes. "oh shut it.." he giggles. he leans into grendl's hands. "i am ok...i promise..i...i just...snapped..i am sorry.." he syas softly before kissing grendl and pulling him behind him. he wanted to get food then to cuddle. he bring grendl to get a tray of food for them before they go back up to their room and loc sighs. his body finally realxing. "i awnt to just...sleep..." he sat on the bed with his plates and starts to eat the sweet bread. "so...we have to pick who is going.."

7:47 AM

@SirFüncelot

Sometimes it just happened. Grendl could understand that better than anyone, and certainly wouldn’t get angry at Loc because of that. Everyone had moments like that and the general... He deserved it more than anyone, and had basically begged for this to happen sooner or later. If anything, he was impressed that Loc had managed to withstand the urge this long. He'd wanted to punch the man the first time their paths had crossed, but that wasn't important right now. They went back home, Kal already asleep and snuggled into the pocket of his coat, snoring quietly, while he carried their food trays upstairs, putting them down on the nightstand next to their bed. Gently he took Kal out of his pocket, placing him on the other side of the bed in an attempt to not wake him, before going back over to Loc. He pressed a kiss to his temple, grabbing his own dinner from the tray and sitting down right next to him. "We'll think about that tomorrow. Right now, we've earned ourselves a break and some rest. Don't even dare to bring work up once more.", Grendl demanded, putting hid head onto the fairies shoulder, while he ate his stew and unsweetened bread. He enjoyed seeing Loc eating happily again. How he basically devoured the sweet bread. Just how he remember. Surely they were on the way to a better future. He could feel it. "I need to hug you tight and cuddle you before I fall asleep. I haven’t been able to really do that today.", he added, putting another spoonful of stew into his mouth. He, too, could fall asleep right away. Not even bathing seemed possible right now, and for a short while he contemplated if he maybe could sleep in his street clothes instead of a pajama. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles and leans into grendl. "fine..fine.." he finsihes the bread before taking his soap and eating it. he loved how the soup and having grendl by his side made him so happy..he looked at grendl and smiled. "we can do all of that after we take a bath." he kisses grendl's nose. he smiled as he jsut remebers that this is what he missed. he wanted grendl alway here.. when they were apart loc would sit here in his bed, in a shirt or coat that grendl had left and jsut picture the other holding him...it was hard...but now he would nver have to do that again. if grendl went somewhere he woudl go too.. he finsihes his food before turning to grendl and laying his head on his chest. "i missed this...us..you and me and kal...jsut...here..eating, talking...i cant belive i let that go for so long.."

8:02 AM

@SirFüncelot

"I don't even get to cuddle you while we take a bath?", Grendl raised his head, turning to face Loc with a slightly exaggerated pout on his lips. The kiss was only satisfying him a little bit, but there was no way Loc would be able to stop him anyway. He would get his cuddles, while they bathed and afterward too. Grendl would make sure of that. He needed them, or he wouldn't be able to sleep properly. Without Loc close... It had been hard to fall asleep, but now? His head barely touched the pillow, and he was already out just because Loc was near, taking his worries and fears and turning them into something insignificant. "I missed it too...", Grendl mumbled, finishing the last bit of bread and stew, brushing a hand through Loc's fluffy hair. "I missed you most of all... I'm glad to have you back now.", a kiss onto Loc’s hair followed, as well as a short pause in silence, while Grendl put his plate down, and then pulled the fairy with him. Carefully picking Loc up, as he stood from where he had been sitting. "And I'm glad that we'll bathe very quickly, so we can get to bed. Tomorrow will certainly be just as exhausting.", he proclaimed, carrying Loc over towards their shared bathroom, putting him down with another kiss near the water basin, ready to get this over fast, while still determined to hold Loc as close as possible, stealing kisses and hugs here and there. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and smiles "you know what i mean. i cant have you falling alseep dirty" he kisses grendl's nose before he looksa t him and smiles. he yelps slightly and giggles as he is picked up and carried. loc giggles at grendl as he is carried and then sat while grendl gets the bath ready. "well i can walk so" he says softly before slipping off his shirt and shivering slightly at the colder air. he blushes as he fiddles with his pants. he shouldnt be nervouse around grendl but he was still shy with somethings. it jsut seemed the grendl was handsome and hot and loc was just...here...his body wasnt toned..he was skinny...he takes a deep rbeath to try to not let grendl know about how he was thinking. he wanted to just be held...

9:49 AM

@SirFüncelot

“You make it sound like I’m covered in mud from head to toe…”, Grendl grumbled, turning on the water, as well as dropping in the herbs and flowers to make them smell nice. Slowly he turned around, his eyes lingering on Loc’s exposed chest for a moment, watching him struggle with his pants, a low chuckle escaping his throat. With big steps, he made his way over, placing his hands on Loc’s shaking ones to hold them steady. “Do you want my help with that?”, he asked gently, a smile tugging at his lips, as he brushed his thumbs across the back of the fairy’s hands. He knew that he was probably allowed to undress Loc, Grendl had done so many times before, but it still felt like he should ask before. With Loc’s new scars… Sometimes they made one feel self-conscious, even if there was absolutely no reason to feel that way. Loc always looked stunning and gorgeous. With or without the scars, and every time Grendl looked at him, it made his heart flutter a little bit more. “I may need your help too. I'm too tired to take off my clothes alone, Loc.", Grendl tried to sound whiny, but ended up giggling in between his demands, not able to pull it off entirely, as his hands wandered up Loc’s body, brushing across his lower stomach, noting how he didn’t look as skinny as he used to anymore. It made his smile widen and turn even happier. He liked realizing that. It meant that Loc was on a good way, that they were making progress. Nothing could make him happier. "You look so good, do you know that?" @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and blushes. he nods softly. "i would liek that...i just...god.." he didnt want grendl to look at him and see what the fairy sees...a skinny weak fairy. he takes a deep breath and lets grendl help him out of his pants. he looks at grendl and blushes softly as he touches his stomach. "i really dont..you look alot better...i am still so skinny.." he looks away as he gets down and starts to undo the others shirt "you are so needy.." he says softly before kissing grendls lips and moving down to his chest as he slips the shirt off. he lifts himself up with his wings to kiss over the toher chest. "when we leave we will have to leave our rings...i dont want to lose it.." he says soflty as he looks at the other. he gets to his pants and smiles. "do you need help with these?"

6:23 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl hummed just, his fingers wandering further up, along Loc's rib cage towards his chest. Yes, he could still feel every single rib while he dragged his fingers across his skin, but it certainly had gotten better, so he just leaned forward to kiss the fairy to make him shut up. "You are beautiful, and handsome, and gorgeous. In my eyes, even more than me. Nothing could change anything about that, and you've gotten a lot better, Loc. We'll get there slowly.", he spoke gently, one hand moving up to tousle his soft hair slightly. "I'm always needy when it comes to you.", Grendl grinned wide, enjoying the touches and kisses all along his upper body, closing his eyes, just hearing the slight flutter of Loc's wings as the fairy moved himself up a little bit. "Kal can watch over them. It gives him something to do. Maybe it keeps him from constantly breaking into the kitchen.", he suggested, followed by a slight chuckle at the thought of Kal protecting both of their rings in his small nest, like a tiny feisty dragon. If he hadn’t been what he was, he truly would make an adorable dragon. But Loc didn't leave him much time to think about it, pulling at his pants lightly and making him open his eyes slowly, to look down. "Of course. What kind of question is that? I would let you help me with them every day if you'd like.", his grin widened. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and nods. "he will do a great job at watching them.." he chuckles at grendl before undoing the pants and slipping them down. he moves to press himself agaisnt grendl "i love you..i want us to get this fight done with then...go and relax...not have to worry about anyting...jsut...breath.." he says softly flying up to kiss grendl before landing and leading the male to the bath. loc got in and sat into the water. the warm water and smells were amazing. he sighs softly before rubbing his eyes and watiing for grendl. once grendl was in he moved to lay agaisnt the other and kisses his neck. "once we get back..we have to plan out weddings...do you still want to have one here in fairy and one in the swamp? maybe we can get outfits to match each place tradions?

7:57 AM

@SirFüncelot

Putting his arms around Loc's waist, he held the fairy close, now able to look him into the eyes without problem. Grendle enjoyed it. He enjoyed seeing Loc fly again. He seemed so happy and free while doing so, different from before, when they had still fought with each other. Spending time together again had changed the both of them, and he was glad for it. "I'm not sure if I'll be able to let you relax... We've got a lot of catching up to do. A lot of kissing, and touching. Work always keeps us busy, so I can't even take my time to appreciate everything I love about you fully.", Grendl mumbled against Loc’s lips, knowing too well that he would name every single thing about the fairy he liked even in the slightest, no matter how small or insufficient it may seem. Grendl moved to lay with the back against the rim of the basin, making room for Loc in his arms, letting them carefully wander across his back as soon as he settled there. He could feel the slight bumps of the scars, but didn’t mind them, only pulling away when he sensed that it made Loc uncomfortable. They were still rather sensitive, after all. "You'd look good in it. I would love to see you like that.", the excitement was very audible in his voice, underlined by his smile. "I'm excited to see what you'll choose, but I guess we're following traditions, and I'm not supposed to see your outfit until our wedding day?", Grendl added, one eyebrow slightly raised. He was just as excited about his own fairy gown. Despite already owning several pieces of clothing similar to Loc's an entire wedding outfit... That was something entirely different. He wasn’t even sure what to expect, just knowing that it would look beautiful and Loc would take his breath away. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and smiles. he leans into the other. his eyes closing. he hums. "you can see me till our wedding days..." he says softtly as he kisses grendl. "i want to honor the place we both come from." he says softly as he lays there just listening to grendl's heartbeat. it was the calmest thing he had ever heard. grendl would be able to get loc out of any bad mood and he loved that. loc sits up slightly and moves to grab some soap and start to clean the other. "once we are done with this fog. i am bedding you and you are mine." he spoke with a scary calmness. he kisses grendl as his hands move down the body of his love. the soap making his hands slip over the other's skin. "i want to be able to just...sit. not have to worry about if we are going to lose everything.."

8:38 AM

@SirFüncelot

"Still, it will take all my patience on the day itself, to not come and see you right away…”, Grendl mumbled, sounding a little defeated, but he would manage it somehow. After all, it would be worth it in the end. Even if his impatience would drive him up a wall. To see the awe on Loc’s face… Seeing him for the first time in his outfit… He was already excited for it, even if it was already far in the distant future. It made him giddy and fidget slightly, his hand wandering up to play with Loc’s hair. He loved this man so much, and he couldn’t wait to shout these feelings out for everyone to hear. Make everyone accept that the differences between fairies and trolls were finally over. Grendl hummed, another smile tugging at his lips, turning into a light-hearted laugh at Loc’s words. He looked at him, fixing him with his eyes, his hands resting lightly on his hips. “I’m looking forward to it, my love. I’m all yours for as long and as often as you want.”, he responded, shivering slightly under the touches of his fingers all across his body, but still grinning into the kiss. Now he hoped they would be back soon. As if he couldn’t with prospects like this… Now this would be the only thing he could think about. Loc truly knew how to make him lose his mind. “That sounds nice. I wish for that too. And I’m sure we will reach that goal soon enough.”, Grendl spoke softly, returning the favor and starting to wash Loc’s body as well, starting with his back and then slowly moving towards his front. As nice as this felt, the warm water wasn’t really helping him stay awake or feel any less tired. He wanted to enjoy this further, but he also wished for nothing more than to fall into their soft bed, pull the fairy close, have Kal try to snuggle somewhere in between them, and just get some well-deserved rest as long as they still had the opportunity to. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles as he gets finsihes washing the other and moves to risen him off. "i love you.." he says softly kissing grendl before lettign the other wash him and risen him. once they were both down loc gets out of the bath befoer grabing his towel and starts to dry off. he dries his back and wings before slipping on one of his many grendl shirts. he likes to steal them sometimes. Loc sighs before looking at grendl and waits for him to get dressed and ready for bed. once he was loc took grendl's hand and moved to the bed. he climbs into bed and pulls grendl to lay down and loc curls up on his chest. his eyes closing as he relaxes. "when we are in the tent we can still sleep like this right.." he didnt want to sleep any other way..

6:08 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl enjoyed their time spent together, every last second of it. The washing, the drying off, just seeing Loc all relaxed, snuggling into his shirt... All of it felt so domestic and right. It made his heart flutter, and he wasn’t able to take his eyes off of him, despite only having put on his pants, before he got distracted by watching the fairy. But how could he not, when he was that cute? Wearing his shirts... It had always been something he had enjoyed, as annoying as it was to wake up and find that there weren't any clean shirts for him to wear because he was basically clothing to people at this point, but in the end it just meant that he needed more shirts, so he could pretend that he didn't notice Loc stealing them. It was adorable, and it would never cease to be adorable. With a sigh he finally laid down, Loc almost immediately taking up the entire space on his chest, making Kal chirp annoyed who had just started to make his way over to claim the space for himself, but now had to settle somewhere else, and in an attempt to look like he was pouting trotted over towards the end of the bed and curling in on himself there. It made Grendl chuckle, and wonder how long it would take the little bird until he was back up again, trying to squeeze between them. Right now he didn’t care about that though, holding Loc's hand tightly, placing a kiss on his ring. "Of course, we will. I have to keep you warm, don't I? So you're staying close to me the entire night no matter what.", he promised with a smile, slowly closing his eyes as well as sleep began to take him. Grendl fought against it, trying to drag out this moment longer and get to spend a little bit more time with Loc today. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles and sighs "good..i will hold you to that.." he says softly before yawning. loc would close his eyes and hums as he lets sleep take him. kal would move up to curl up with them. he knew they would be leaving soon..and he hated that. the small bird curled up making sure to touch both of them. before they knew it, they were on their way north. they had left the kindom, the light, and their rings behind as the group moves though the fog and up into the colder areas. as they walked they would clean the fog as much as they could. they ran into a few smaller beast but nothing too bad. they moved more and more north. the weather turning colder and colder. all the fairies had their wings bundled and wrapped to keep them warm. loc stayed near grendl as they found a area for their camp for the night.

7:20 AM

@SirFüncelot

Their journey had just recently started, yet it was already taking a toll on them. As soon as they had reached the snow, they had started to slow down. At least the fog creatures seemed to struggle with it as well, and so far the general had been quite obedient, only glaring towards them a few times. Not even an insult had left his lips. Just the usual cold words that everyone had already grown used to. So considering everything, it was still rather nice, even though it would only get harder from here on. Making sure Loc stayed close to him, he tried to support him whenever he could. The same could be said about the other trolls who had it a little bit easier marching through the snow than the generally smaller fairies, but with them building small two-men groups that stayed close together they made it work, until they reached the evening and decided to set up camp near a mountain overhang, relatively protected from the strong winds and snow. The both of them went around, checking on everyone, seeing if anyone may need an extra layer of clothing or additional support while the tents were set up, and they prepared for the night. Not that it would be any different from the day, was everything equally dark no matter what. After making sure everything was alright, and everyone received their food and drink, as well as any additional information they may need, Loc and Grendl were also able to get some rest inside their own private little tent. It wasn’t too spacious, but at least providing them with enough space to comfortably sleep next to each other, as well as keep them as warm as possible under these circumstances. It even allowed for them to take off their cloaks, though Grendl made sure Loc either covered his wings or was bundled into a blanket to keep him from cooling out. "How are you feeling? How's the cold?", Grendl asked, struggling to take off his snowy boots, banishing as far away from their little blanket fort as possible.

7:41 AM

He had to crawl over there, because standing up was just not possible for him in here. The general had made all their tents as small as possible, to make sure they stayed as warm as possible, which made sense, but made getting in and out of them for the trolls a little hard. But they usually just slept in them anyway, so there wasn't really a point to complain. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and smiles "i am alittle cold but nothing too bad..my legs hurt though.." he says as he moves under the blankets. his body was cold, his wings were cold, everything was cold. he shivers softly and gulps "grendl...hurry up and get into the bed.." he wanted grendl. he wanted him to hold the fairy. he rubs his eyes as he shivers. without all the extra padding made the other cold. "how are you...are you ok?" once grendl was in the blankets and laying, loc moves to curl up on the troll. his body relax as their body heat helps keep them warm. the trip so far was a long one..he wanted it to be over. he wanted to just be home...his hand moves to fiddle with...his ring...they had left their rings so they didnt lose them or anything but it felt...weird.. "i miss my ring.." he mumbles as he hides his head. he never really been away from the fairy captial. it was scary and even though he was with grendl he was hoem sick

9:30 AM

@SirFüncelot

He watched Loc, noting how much he shivered, and took his words to heart, discarding his coat similarly careless, to join Loc underneath the blankets soon. Pulling another on over himself and the little Loc-burrito in his arms. Gently, he began rubbing across his arms and back, focusing on getting him warmed up. "I'm alright. But the cold is hard even on me. And the snow...", he began talking, remembering vividly the struggle the march through the snow had offered them. His legs hurt as well, but it wasn’t yet getting unbearable. Grendl would die for a hot bath, though... Nothing could make his aching muscles and joints feel better. Pressing a soft kiss onto the top of Loc’s head, his hand wandered into Loc’s blanket, grabbing the hand that usually held his ring and pulling it out until he could see it. "Good that I always carry a spare with me.", Grendl chuckled as he closed his index- and middle finger around Loc’s ring finger, forming a ring for him to admire. It was sad that they had to leave them behind, but it was a lot better than either losing them or a finger during the journey. And it wasn’t forever, either. Soon enough they would have their rings back, and then they would get their wedding bands even sooner. So there was no reason for Loc to be too sad about this. It wasn’t for long, yet Grendl still gave him another reassuring kiss on his forehead. "I hope you like it for now. There isn't much else around I could make you a makeshift ring out of, but if you miss it... I don’t mind reminding you." @Blue Beetle

loc loos at grendl and nuzzles into him. he watches as grendl makes a ring for him. he giggles softly. "i love it." he kisses grendl hand before tucking them into the bundle of the blankets. "when we get back we can go to the hotsprings..get nice and warm." he yawns softly as his eyes were getting heavy. he nuzzles into grendl before saying softly "lets..go to bed.." he hums before he lets sleep take him. his hand never leaves grendl's. his body were culred around the other. they were tucked in tight as they tried to keep the cold out. the wind was harsh that night. loc tucked his head under the blankets. other then trying to get more warm the fairy sleeps peacefully. the sun comes up the next day. loc grumbles as he tries to not wake up and stay nice and warm. people were heard moving around and getting things ready to move. loc groans as he rubs his eyes and looks around. "grendl.." he mumbles as he turns to hide his face into grendl's neck

1:37 AM

@SirFüncelot

Hearing Loc’s giggle made his heart grow warmer, and his smile get wider. Despite only being away from a few days, maybe even a week, he hadn’t heard it as much as usual. But these little moments got just even more precious that way, making him treasure them, as much as possible. "That sounds nice...", Grendl hummed along, wrapping the blanket a little bit tighter around Loc, making sure it covered the both of them fully. The nights got even harsher, and he certainly didn’t want them to get sick or, even worse, get frostbite. At least it was nice and cozy while they stayed snuggled up like this. It was a nice addition, making sleeping so much easier when he had Loc close. The next morning came too soon, sun rays tickling his nose even through the thick fabric of the tent. It made Grendl stir awake slowly, blinking his eyes for a moment, wondering where Loc had vanished to. It took him a bit to wake up enough to realize that Loc had pulled the blanket over his head and was buried under even more layers than he had initially thought. It made him chuckle slightly, as he dug through the blankets to retrieve him and slowly wake him up. Feeling the fairy slowly stir awake and mumble his name. "I'm here, my love.", he mumbled, wrapping his arms around him once again. "I'm afraid we have to get up and dressed. We need to keep moving.", Grendl added, pressing a trail of kisses to the side of Loc’s face in an attempt to get him to stand up and get dressed. @Blue Beetle

loc moves and shakes his head "noooooooo" he mumbles and tries to hide his face. "noooo i dont wannna get up.." he mumbles as he shimies into the blankets. "no." he says as he closes his eyes and goes back to sleep. he doesnt want to move. he doesnt want to get up. he doesnt want to face the day. people were moving outside and getting everything packed up. loc stays curled up and grumbles. he fianlly pokes his head out of the blankets. "i dont want to." he grumbles as he looks at grendl. he leans into him and kisses him. "i dont wanna..please lets just sleep.." he says softly. he makes puppy eyes as he tries to make grendl on his side

2:44 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc's opinion about getting up was very easy to determine, only making Grendl sigh slightly, as he watched him bury himself back into the blankets. Gently, his hands made their way back to Loc's sides before he carefully began stroking them, starting to tickle the fairy slightly in an attempt to get him to wake up. "Loc, you have to. We can't stay here. We have to continue on, so we can be back home soon.", Grendl tried, followed by another sigh. Outside their tent, people already rummaged and talked, apparently getting everything ready for them to move on. If they didn't get up soon, they wouldn't get any breakfast, and someone would probably come to wake them up. At least now, they would still have time to slowly get dressed together. They certainly should take the opportunity as long as it presented itself. His gentle tickling wasn’t providing the results he wanted, so he stopped, instead his fingers started to slowly wander underneath Loc's many layers of shirts, searching for his warm skin somewhere underneath there, to maybe try poking him instead to make him get up. But that didn’t help either, as he was soon confronted by Loc's big pleading eyes that made his heart melt and left him unable to say no. Unless... "If you're so adamant about staying here... I guess I'll have to get up on my own. With no one helping me change into new clothes. What a shame... Truly... If just someone would be around willing to help me...", he tried, his acting very terrible, but right now he didn’t have any other ideas that would coax Loc out from his fortress of blankets. With another kiss, he began to slowly pull away, sitting up and freeing himself from the blankets to get started, hoping that it would have the desired effect on the fairy. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and whimpers. he moves out of the blankets and follows grendl "fine..." he says as he moves his hands to be under the other's shirt. he wanted to just be near grendl. he starts to help grendl and rubs his eyes as he does it. he yawns softly before lookinga t the troll and saying "will you help me?" his puppy eyes big and filled with need. the cold made loc want to just say near the troll and to have that body heat. his wings were fluttering slightly as he rubs his arms. it was cold. he didnt like it he would let grendl help him get dressed. he moves to rubs his eyes. he wraps his wings with more bundles. "ok..lets get going.." he says softly as he kisses grendl and moves to get out of the tent. once they were out loc starts to move and pack everything up. there was a big pot of soup ready for everyone.

3:39 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc didn't sound as excited as he had hoped he would, but with the cold, it made sense. And as much as he wanted to allow him to stay bundled up in blankets, it was just not possible. With a small smile, he let Loc help him put on other clothes, shivering while changing out of the old ones. It was truly getting unbearably cold... He was wondering how much further they had to go and how much worse it could get. Surely they had to have reached the limit the cold could reach, right? Trying to not worry too much, about that, he distracted himself by returning the favor for Loc, giving him kisses in between each piece of clothing he took off and put on him. In the end, he even rubbed along his arms and back to warm him back up, as well as bundle him in another one of his own thicker shirts, to make sure he stayed warm the entire day. A last kiss was exchanged before they emerged from the tent standing in the midst of buzzing chaos, trolls and fairies that were already packing up their things, as well as the general shouting needless orders, only giving them a short glare as he noticed them finally joining them. Grendl decided to ignore him, instead turning back towards Loc. "Breakfast or tent first?", he asked, pulling his shawl up to cover his mouth and nose as well. Additionally, to the cold, strong winds had picked up, making it seem like it was even colder. The darkness wasn't really helping with that, but it just made him worry more about Loc. He would keep a close eye on him, in an attempt to make sure he would be alright, despite the biting cold. Hopefully it would get better as soon as they started to move. That should keep them warm, shouldn't it? @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and yawns softly before saying "lets get some breakfast.." he takes grendl hand before moving to sit and get a hot bowl of soup. loc pretty. much shoves the bowl down his face. he wanted to be warm. as they sat and ate loc moves to nuzzles into grendl. "i love you..." he says softly as he grabs another bowl of soup. he hums lightly as he lets the warmth move into his body. he looks around and some of the faires were rewraping their wings. they were putting more and more layers on. loc shivers but he doesnt move to wrap his wings more. he wanted his people to have enough layers. loc finsihes his soup before standing and moving to start packing their tent up. some of the other trolls help the king as he sstarts to pack up the tent. once everything was packed up and everyone was ready they would start to climb to the ruins. as they moved to the ruins the cold and wind got worse. loc shivers as the fairy's start to cast fire to keep warm

6:13 AM

@SirFüncelot

Breakfast certainly seemed like the better idea, making him hum with approval as they sat down, and he watched Loc devour two bowls in record speed. It made him chuckle slightly, but also smile, seeing that he was slowly getting over whatever had kept him from eating before. Though he made sure to keep an eye on him, seeing as the other fairies bundled up more, he felt like Loc should do that too, but as of now he wasn’t shivering yet, so Grendl's worries remained at the back of his head, while they put away their tent and the remainder of their personal belongings, finally ready to start the treck of the day. They moved further up the mountain, the snow getting deeper and the winds stronger, making it hard for all of them to move forward. Even with the light and fire spells, it was hard to see, as it also started to snow. Instinctively, Grendl grabbed Loc’s hand, holding the fairy close but also feeling him shivering. He threw a disappointed glance in his direction, followed by a sigh. "Why haven’t you put more layers on? I don't want you to freeze, Loc. I want you to be healthy when we get back. You promised that, so I would take you along...", Grendl spoke, fighting against the wind so Loc would be able to hear and understand him. Still holding the other's hand tightly, he began rummaging through a small pouch on his belt, pulling out a pair of wing warmers he had stored in there, knowing that a moment like this would occur. With a stern look in his eyes, he held them out towards Loc, expecting him to put them on right away without any complaints. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and grumbles. "i dont..need it. i am fine. i am warm enough grendl.." he looks at him and sighs before taking the wing covers and struggling to get them on. "can you come and help me.." he says softly as he turns his back. he lets grendl wrap his wings and whimpers. they were hurting. "grendl..when we get back we need to make sure all the fairies warm their wings and take it easy on flying.." he didnt want their wings to break or crack. once his wings were wrapped he looks at people. a rumble shakes them all. loc lenas into grendl and looks at him "what was that.." he says before moving to call to thier people "BE READY!" everyone pulls up their weponds and wait. suddendly beast and monsters come out and start attacking. the fog seems to pull back

6:48 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl's expression said more than a thousand words, remaining stern and only shaking his head slightly as Loc began to protest, not taking 'no' for an answer. He kept on holding out the pair of wing warmers until the fairy took them from him, apparently struggling to put them on, mostly because of his clothing, but also because his wings seemed rather sensitive. "Of course, I'll help you.", Grendl answered softly, taking them again one by one to carefully put them on Loc's delicate wings. His theory turned out true. They were even more sensitive to the touch, even making the fairy whimper. It only increased his worries and he was determined to get this over with soon! They had to go back and warm up before any of the fairies, especially Loc could get any permanent damage from the cold. "We will, Loc. We will. But I'm making sure you follow that advice too. I love your wings, and if I have to I'll glue you to the floor with tar to keep you from flying g around.", Grendl chuckled, ready to continue walking, before he felt the low rumble underneath his feet. His first instinct was to look out for an avalanche, but soon it became clear that this had to be something different. Grendl drew his spear, moving protectively in front of Loc, shielding him with his body. He looked around, gasping as three massive black shadows broke free from the ground, throwing snow in every direction. Their claws were the size of a small fairy and they just their arrival threw a few of their men back. He gritted his teeth, those were much larger than all the fog creatures they had encountered before. They had to get close. Shouting orders towards his own men to protect the mages and ranged fighters, he followed them into the fray, always keeping half an eye on Loc, making sure he would be alright, while they took these beasts's down. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and moves to be with the support. he would make sure that grendl has the best light from him. he centers his magc on grendl and his weponds. the beast were large and seemed to pull from the fog aroud them. htis causes the fog to clear aronud the fighting. loc watches things and even blast a few smaller mosnters with his light keeping them at bay. as they fight more and more of the fog cleared as ruins of a city are shown. loc looks at his eyes widen. standing there in the town center was a being, the being was tall and covered with shadows. loc calls out "THERE!" he points and everyone knew that being was the one behind this. the being takes a deep breath before speaking. its voice harsh and deep. "you have fought agaistn each other for too long. you will not deal with the wrath of me"

9:28 AM

@SirFüncelot

These creatures weren’t just bigger than the ones they had encountered before; they were also a lot stronger, easily fending off a handful of trolls and fairies at the same time. Only the magic seemed to get to them, driving them back and blinding them. Grendl had a clear advantage over the others; being seemingly cloaked in an aura of light, he had Loc to thank for. It did help a lot with fending them off, even landing a few minor hits on one of the beasts, effortlessly taking some of the smaller ones down as well. Certainly they made a great team, and knowing that Loc was safe, enabled Grendl to push forward without worry. More and more creatures emerged from the shadows, seemingly feeding off of it, as it kept on pushing further back, revealing more and more of the old ruined city they were standing in. It looked hauntingly in the shine of the fairies magic, only underlined by the dark creature standing in the middle of it. Shadows wisping around it, swirling like a storm, as it slowly rose in the air while speaking. Grendl’s eyes were fixed on it, nearly getting hit by a fog beast in the process. In the last second, he managed to sidestep it. His movements a lot slower and uneven than usual, due to the thick clothes. Rising high, floating above them out of reach for the trolls, it began gathering the dark energy of the fog in its hand, forming it into a dense sphere that it hurled into a crowd of gathered fairies and trolls. It didn’t seem to do much on its impact, expanding with a slight delay, swallowing everything in its wake, only leaving darkness behind. Grendl’s eyes widened. How were they supposed to deal with this thing? He didn’t have time to think about that, needing to block another incoming attacker, and shifting his focus back on the giant-clawed mole creature in front of him. Hoping that Loc would be alright, as he wasn’t able to pay much attention to him right now. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the being. his eyes widen as they are attacked. he moves with the others trying to stay safe. he looks at grendl his eyes showing his fear. the being looks at loc. it eyes seeming to glow. "YOU! YOU CUASED THIS" the being yells as shadows move...but not towards loc. towards grendl. the shadows grab grendl and pull him. loc screams as he runs to grendl. "NO!" he yells as a shadown curls around grendl's neck and tighens. loc breathes in before moving and standing ifront of his love. "STOP! pLEASE! TAKE ME! take me..he..him and his people did nothing! i caused this...i broke us..i cuased us to fight..so take me..spare him and everyone else.." loce was giving himself up for his love. loc looks at being..pleading. "he didnt...didnt do anything...i caussed this...i fought...i was stubborn..i put that rift between us...so please. take me." loc looks at grendl as the being losens the grip on grendl's thoart

4:04 AM

@SirFüncelot

He was occupied with not getting hit by the other creatures, not able to pay too much attention to what was happening around him. Grendl heard shouting he couldn’t quite place, and didn’t have time to think about much more. Something wrapped tightly around his arms and legs, letting him drop his spear and pulling him up into the air. A sound of surprise was stifled by another pitch-black tendril of shadow that wrapped around his throat, slowly cutting off his air supply, while he was made to watch the exchange between Loc and the one responsible for this. Grendl wanted to scream. To make them stop. To make Loc stop. Shout at him to retreat and get to safety, because this wasn’t a fight they could win, considering how poorly their men were fairing around them, now that he got a good look at them from his vantage point. They didn’t stand a chance… But he wasn’t able to tell Loc that. Not until the grasps suddenly loosened, leaving him gasping for air, as he plummeted to the ground. Unable to catch himself, he hit the snow, coughing and holding his throat, but even that couldn’t keep him down. With a look of determination on his face, he picked himself back up, still catching his breath, as he turned to face the being as well, slowly stumbling to stand in between it and Loc. “You don’t get him, bonehead! Not until you’ve gone through me!”, Grendl’s voice sounded raspy, and speaking hurt in the back of his throat, but he certainly wouldn’t let anyone lay their cold, clammy hands on Loc. Not without putting up a fight. “I’ve got this Loc.”, he mumbled, only glancing back shortly to give the fairy a small smile. “Prepare everyone for our retreat. We stand no chance. I’m right behind you, love.” @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at grendl and takes his hand. “If you are staging. I am. We are in this together.” He looks at the being as their men start to retreat. The being seems to be confused? He lowers himself as he looks at the two. Then out to the others. Fairy and trolls grabbing and helping each other retreat. The two kings hand in hand. Standing to protect each other and their people. “You…you would give your life for..each other? But…you fight. You are enemies…I..” the being looks at the two and chuckles. “You mortals always surprise a being like me..” The fog draws back from everywhere. The sky is clear as a being stands infront of them. He was a older fairy but…he had troll features. He was a mix. He looks at the two and smiles “I am..sorry for the hurt..I..am a being who teaches thoses to get alone and not fight…”

4:59 AM

@SirFüncelot

Suddenly feeling Loc’s gloved hand in his own… It made the anxious and scared feeling inside of him disappear, replacing it with determination and warmth. Like this… Like this, he was sure he, no, they could do everything. Grendl’s smile widened, as he glanced at his side quickly, returning the squeeze of his hand Loc had given him. They would stand together. In life and in death, even if they hadn’t sworn each other this yet, it was already ingrained in his brain. Sending him away… He had been stupid again, hadn’t he? Apparently the tendrils had done more damage than originally thought, leaving Grendl unable to answer quickly enough, which maybe was for the better, because otherwise he would just have thrown insults at the strange creature instead of listening to it. But as it slowly began revealing itself, he couldn’t help it. A small gasp escaped him, as he saw the obvious lanky limbs, the slightly rough dark skin, paired with the beautiful, yet torn wings and handsome features a fairy possessed. Involuntarily, the grip on Loc’s hand tightened. Grendl had no words for this, surely this was now more Loc’s field of expertise, if fighting wasn’t needed any longer. @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at the being as he looks at the two. “I see now that..you two are like my mother and father..they risked everything to be together..to have a child..and they were punished…I was casted out..from both lands…the gods saw that..I would be the one to teach others their mistakes in fight. But..I misjudged. You two are the life and soul of those before. Then ones that hid their love. Now I see. Your people they follow you and learn..they work together.” Lov nods and smiles softly “I..I didn’t mean to..send my love away. I…we faught and we should have just talked..I won’t let that happen again.” He leans into grendl. The being looking at the troll. “And you?”

5:46 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl followed along, moved by its story, seeing so much of their own past into it. It made him thoughtful, until it was finally his turn to speak. Clearing his throat in an attempt to maybe make speaking a little bit easier on him, he turned his eyes away from the strange being in front of them, instead facing Loc and placing his other gloved hand on his cheek. "I...", he started, his voice more a whisper, sounding very unusual was his voice usually rather loud and harsh sounding. "I love Loc... with all my heart. I never... wished... to push him away. I regret that... deeply.", Grendl began, wanting to say even more, but even during these few words his voice was slowly giving in. Still, he smiled at Loc happily, brushing his thumb across his pale cheek. They still had to leave here as soon as possible. This was no environment for the fairies. "If I... could... I would turn the time back, and... prevent that from happening. It... It's my biggest mistake...", Grendl added, as further explanation, giving Loc another happy nod before turning back, ready to face whatever that thing would throw at them now to prove that they were worthy or whatever. He just wanted to leave, get everyone the rest they deserved, as well as their injured treated. But this didn't seem to be over that soon. Even if it didn't appear as complicated as initially thought. But what if they weren’t able to convince it of their intentions? That they were pure and meant to improve all their lives? What else should they do then? @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and leans into his hand. the being smiles, seeing so much of his mother and father. "i can see the love..the care of one another..take that..and leave this place..after all it is no place a winged being.." he lifts his old wings. the cracked and injuired ones that showed the effects of being in the cold for too long. "you may leave..i will take all the fog and creatues away..but know this..if you or anyone of your two races fight..kill...yell i will bring back the fog and that time..i wont give in so easily." loc smiles and kisses grendl's hand before taking the male and starting to lead eveyone down back towards the warmer areas. loc turns once more and his eyes widen. there were two more beings...a women fairy and a male troll..they stood by their..child...loc smiles before bowing slightly. when he looked up all three of them were...gone.. loc sighs as he looks at grendl "lets go home.."

6:07 AM

@SirFüncelot

Certainly this hadn’t been what he was expecting. Never would he have thought that Loc and him were the reason for the fog. It made Grendl feel even worse. He had done this to their people, to Loc, to all of them. Because of a stupid fight. How was he supposed to ever forgive himself for that? There was no time to blame himself more because of this. The being was right. They had to leave. With another bow, he showed his gratitude, finally able to appreciate the warmth of the sunlight again after what felt like an eternity. It made the cold slightly more bearable, and ceased at least some of his worries regarding the fairies and their wings. In a few days they would be back and then there would be nothing more they had to worry about for the time being. "Yes... Let's do that.", Grendl answered with a still hoarse voice, and a slight smile, as he turned to look at Loc, who didn't seem injured at first glance. He would make sure he was fully alright later, when they were back in their tent, but for now he was just glad nothing worse had happened. "Are you hurt anywhere?", he finally asked, not able to bear with the burning question on his own any longer. He just had to know if Loc was alright. Otherwise, he would just worry the entire time during their march back. As much as he wanted to allow their men some rest... The less time they spend in the cold, the better, but maybe they should at least take a moment to treat the wounded, before they continued back down. They didn’t even know how many got injured, or worse, had died. Just thinking about that made his stomach squirm. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles as they walk and moves. they would travel a small amount just off the highest part of the mountain and set up camp. people would start to help the injuied and try to get them the help that they need. loc lays in their tent and sighs softly. he nods "i am not hurt..i am ok.." he moves to hold grendl's face. "waht about you..are you hurt? how is your neck.." he moves his hands down the males neck and gently rubs it. he didnt want grendl to be hurt or anything. he wanted the man to be ok...he wanted his love to be ok..he kisses grendl softly as he curls up and yawns. "i am tired.." loc has used alot of his magic and it wore him out. he started to shiver as the cold hits him again. he whimpers and muzzles closer to gendle

5:11 AM

@SirFüncelot

They would need to assess their situation in the morning, when their men have had time to treat the injured and deceased. But for now... There were only the both of them in their tent. Away from the dangers, just able to rest and breathe for a moment. They had done it. They had defeated the fog. Their people would be safe. Grendl felt a wave of relief washing over him, as he too laid down in their tent next to the fairy, feeling his cold fingers gently on his skin. "I'm alright...", he answered, sounding slightly questioning. He felt relatively fine, considering everything that had transpired. Sure he was cold, and exhausted, and his wrists and neck hurt, but besides that... He felt fine. Especially now that he received all of Loc's attention. It made him smile. "Just knowing you are alright and safe, makes me feel so much better.", he grinned, grabbing and holding onto Loc’s cold hands. "I just need some rest and cuddles, and I'll be as good as new.", he added, pulling Loc a little bit closer to keep him as warm as possible. The shivering made him worry, but it was very cold up here. Even he could feel that in his bones, and he didn’t like it. "Let me help you warm up...", Grendl mumbled, guiding Loc’s cold hands underneath his shirt, so they could rest against his warm skin. It made him gasp slightly in the beginning, but soon he got used to it, and was glad that he could at least offer Loc that for the time being. @Blue Beetle

Loc leans into the other and sighs softly. He nods and smiles as they lay there. Almost in a bundle. “We did it..” he says softly as he realizes that they had done it. They had won. He wanted to cry. But he didn’t just because he didn’t want to freeze tears onto his face. Loc moves closer and wraps himself around grendl. His hands moving up under the other shirt to touch him and..to feel his heart. He was still there. He smiled as the fairy’s shoulders relax and he let his eyes close. “We just have to get home now..” he mumbles softly as he nuzzled into grendl. He wanted their bed..he wanted kal

5:31 AM

@SirFüncelot

"We surely did.", Grendl answered with a smile that only grew wider as he noticed Loc slowly wrapping his limbs around him like a little snake. It made him chuckle, but also made him feel loved. His own hands laid around his waist, holding him close after wrapping their blankets a little bit tighter around them. "I can't wait to finally take a hot bath again...", Grendl mumbled, closing his eyes, just imagining the warm sensation upon his skin. Finally, being able to feel the tips of his toes at all times again, sounded nice. As much as he usually enjoyed the winter and snow, this had been extreme even for his own tastes, and he was glad that there still would be some time until the next snow. If he had to see it again right away... He would have certainly screamed. But like this... It was rather nice. "How soon do you think we can embark on our holiday? A week after we're back?", he asked, unsure of how much work would still wait for them after all of this, but they would just have to push through it and as soon as it was done... They would be able to just take a break from all of this. Enjoy some time together and not worry about a thing. It already sounded nice, and Grendl couldn’t wait to have Loc just to himself for the entire day, without needing to do papers or do any of the other stuff that was usually expected of him. What even would they be doing with all that free time? Not having a clue yet, he would just let himself get surprised by it. "I can't wait to finally be able to see you without all these clothes again. I miss being able to kiss your tattoos, and touch your skin...", Grendl added at last, not meant to make Loc feel bad, but just to let him know that he was growing tired of this too. @Blue Beetle

loc leans into grendl and nods. "i also cant wait..i want to jsut lay in the hot water with you.." he never wanted to let grendl go. he takes a deep breath as he thinks. "i think a week is good..are we going to see your home?" loc wanted so much to see grendl's home..to see the place that he grew up in. he lays his head on the chest of his love and just watches him. he smiles softly and giggles. "we will be home soon...then you can hold me and kiss me all you want..i want you to hold me and kiss me jsut as much. i dont want you to not touch me...i need that.." loc was right for him. he wanted grendl ot just be there. loc yawns softly as he nuzzles closer and sighs. they would be home soon. they would be able to rest and take a warm bath. see kal..and put on their rings again

6:20 AM

@SirFüncelot

“After a short break, we will. But first, I want you all to myself.”, Grendl answered, pulling Loc flush against his chest to underline that statement, not wanting to let the fairy go again this soon. As much as he loved his family… He wasn’t yet ready to face them and their chaos again. Especially for his mother, he would need all his strength. She could be a hard nut to crack and convince of his bond with Loc. Not that she could change anything about their relationship, but he would prefer it if they had her blessing and wouldn’t bully Loc the entire time. But that was certainly a problem for the future. “That sounds wonderful…”, he mumbled, excited by the prospect of getting some time off to relax and enjoy soon. For them to just be two fools in love and not two kings responsible for entire kingdoms, burdened by their duties and responsibilities. It made him sigh and close his eyes, wanting for the time to pass faster, so they could finally be back home, but that’s not exactly how it worked, wasn’t it? “I love you, Loc.”, Grendl added, accompanied by a soft kiss. “We should get some sleep. The sooner we can start tomorrow, the sooner we are back where it’s warm.” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and giggles. he nods and kisses grendl "ok...just a week for us..then we can plan something." he nuzzles into grendl. he hums softly "lets get soem sleep.." he agrees with grendl. his eyes were closed soon after. he would quickly fall asleep and just try to keep close to grendl. his breathing was calm and his mind was filled with happy dreams of him and grendl living their lives. a small nice cozy home that they had on the border of the two lands. their home was made for him and grendl and kal. as well as two small children. teh children were running around the home. loc smiled as he looked at his love. teh dream was nice. his eyes would open once the morning was there. the sun was warm. he groans and treis to go back to the dream.

6:20 AM

@SirFüncelot

The both of them fell asleep within each other's arms, snuggled close together to keep as warm as possible. It made Grendl feel very nice, letting him forget the stress of the day and just get some rest. His dream was a little confusing at first, but soon he realized that it was about him and Loc living together in a small cottage between a forest and a swamp. It was nice, but the feeling got only amplified as he heard the giggling of children and the sound of small steps. They had… Two little children running around. They were unbelievably cute, and as he looked over at Loc he gave him the warmest smile he had ever seen. Grendl returned it, but woke up just a little bit afterward. Stirring and turning in an attempt to not look at the sun anymore, he rolled around, arms and legs still wrapped tightly around him. At first, he didn’t even realize this, just pulling the fairy along with him, nuzzling closer into his hair, while he tried to go back to sleep again. It took a little while for him to wake up again, looking around with squinting eyes, finally finding the mop of tousled brown hair resting against his chest. Leaning down for a kiss pressed onto it, he let himself sink down again. His muscles ached, and for a change, he wasn’t eager to get up either; just wanting to lay down and sleep some more. @Blue Beetle

loc nuzzles in and shakes his head as he wanted to sleep. "no...i..i dont..wanna.." he says softly as he curls up tighter. the sun was warming their tent up. loc finally opens his eyes and rubs them "grendl.." ehs ays sfotly as he sits up and yawns. the fairy flutters his wings slightly as he looks around. some people were moving trying to get breakfast made before everyone else got up. loc looks back a grendl and kisses him. "baby.." he says softly as he kisses grendl and smiles. "wake up.." he says softly. his hands move to grendl's chest and rubs his chest. "we have to get moving...so we can go home...takea. warm bath...lay in bed...maybe have some fun?"

7:41 AM

@SirFüncelot

Having Loc snuggle closer against him made Grendl slowly drift off again. He wasn’t a morning person, and now that the danger had passed, there certainly wasn’t reason for him to stay on edge. So he didn’t even react to Loc slowly sitting up, only groaning slightly, while he tried to grab a hold of him but wasn’t able to. Even the kisses didn’t seem to get him to wake up, only twisting and turning slightly in an attempt to maybe feel the lips on his own a little bit longer, but he wasn’t able to follow after them. Not with his eyes closed and his mind still mostly asleep. Loc’s words slowly managed to get through to him, leaving him to slowly open one of his eyes and look up at Loc still half asleep. “You can’t try to convince me to get up with sex, Loc… I don’t wanna move… Outside it’s cold, and I don’t get to cuddle with you…”, Grendl replied, sounding a little bit like a spoiled child, as he extended his arms to wrap them around Loc once again and try to pull him in for another moment just between them two. Until yesterday, this had been Loc’s doing, but now the tables had turned. And as much as he wanted to return home and do all of that. If it involved getting up, he wasn’t too keen on doing so yet. @Blue Beetle

loc gigges as he is pulled back agaisnt grendl "baby..." he kisses grendl and trails his kisses "please...the sooner we get up..the sonner we can move...then the sonner we can get nice and warm...see kal?" he looks at grendl and smiles. he loved this man. he wanted to have grendl sleep and cuddle but they had to move..they had to get going...he shivers slightly as he nuzzles closer. "pleaseeeeeeeee grendl..you dont want my toes or fingers to freeze off?" he wines if grendl was goign to whine then loc was going too as well. he giggles softly and whines "greeeennndddlllllllllll" he whines and wiggles to try and wake the other up.

8:24 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc’s attempt to convince him to get up wasn’t very effective, as it just made Grendl frown slightly. All he said was true, but with it being this nice and warm here… With Loc so close and still feeling this sleepy… How was he supposed to want to get up like this? Couldn’t he just sleep half an hour longer? Grendl was on his way to attempt and bargain with Loc as he shifted tactics, returning his own whines with his own and making Grendl slightly flinch. Especially as he noted the fairy shivering, despite how warm it felt in the tent. With another groan, he finally opened both of his eyes and sat up. His hair was tousled, and he had trouble keeping his eyes open, but he was nearly awake as he pulled Loc in for a tight hug. “Don’t say that… It makes me worry, Loc…”, he murmured, kissing his hands and fingers while he searched with his hand for Loc’s gloves to put them on for him. “I’ll get up… If you want me to, but I’m going to take you up on your offer from before. We’re gonna do it in the bath and the bed the entire night, and will sleep in afterward.”, he added, with a grin and another kiss to his lips, before slowly getting up to get fully dressed and moving. @Blue Beetle

he smiles as he kisses grendl. he sits up and lets grendl put on his gloves. "dont worry i know you would never let that happen." he leans into grendl and kisses him once more before he starts to get up and blushes "grendl!" he fake gasp before giggling and starting to get dressed. he hums lightly as he does. once they are both ready loc steps out and shivers. "gods.." he mumbles before moving into the main camp. loc would move aorund and check in with everyone. he wanted to make sure that everyone was ok and was ready to move. they had lost a few soilders of both fairy and troll. their bodies were wrapped up and were going to be carried out with them. loc looks at the bodies and has to remind himself that it isnt grendl...that they died protecting the two kingdoms. loc stood there and jsut was lost in thought. his face showing the sadness and tiredness of this

6:22 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc’s reaction made him chuckle, giving him another kiss after they got dressed and were ready to leave their tent. It sure was cold outside, but the sun made it a lot more bearable. Grendl had nearly forgotten how nice the rays felt on the skin, warming his face slowly as he turned to face towards it. While Loc checked in with their people, Grendl helped with gathering their supplies. With many injured, they could need every helping hand they could get if they wanted to leave early, and he wouldn’t be much help anyway talking with those that needed a little bit more gentleness. Satisfied with the work he had done, putting most of the tents away, he made his way over to where he suspected Loc was, with two bowls of steaming soup in hand. The fairy seemed to be lost in thought, just staring off into the distance as he approached. Putting the bowls down, Grendl got closer, gently nudging Loc’s shoulder to let him know he was there before he pulled him into a hug. “What are you thinking about? I hope it's nothing naughty.”, he asked, even though he could imagine where Loc’s thoughts were stuck. That’s why he had chosen to add something more to his question in an attempt to lighten the mood and pull Loc away from any sad or negative thoughts. @Blue Beetle

the fairy was lost before grendl comes up and pulls him into a hug. he sighs softly and giggles "just..thinking...what to say to their families.." loc knew he would have to tellt he famil...tell them that thier fathers...brothers...family gave their life for them...it made loc feel like he would pass out.. he sighs before moving to sit and drink the soup. "dont worry...i am thinking clean.." he says. his eyes look at the soup. his face fell as he tries to clear his mind and heart. "i..i am sorry grendl...for..cuasing this...i..if i didnt fight..if i didnt agure with you...this wouldnt have happened...it is my fault." he tries to not cry. loc was feeling very upset. he had caused this. he had caused these men to lose their lives

10:31 AM

@SirFüncelot

Taking a seat next to Loc, putting his arm around his waist, Grendl pulled him close in an attempt to help him calm down. He gently rubbed his side to cheer him up before speaking, looking up from his own bowl and turning his head to the side towards the fairy. “You don’t have to do it on your own. I’m here with you. I’ll have to do the same for my people too, and we both made this decision. They knew the risk when they took it.”, he answered, kissing Loc’s temple, and then moving his hand up to squeeze his arm. “Don’t Loc. We are both responsible for this. I started it by trying to force you out of your position as king. It’s not just your fault. And no one will blame you. Fairies and trolls have always been at each other's throats,”, Grendl added, leaning his head against Loc’s, not entirely sure how to stop his tears if they should start to fall. “But we are here now. We are getting better, and we won’t let anything like this happen again.”, his voice had turned soft and gentle, even optimistic, because this was what they would do. They would try to better themselves and improve their situation, learning from their past mistakes. Because how else was one supposed to improve anyway? Mistakes were always part of the learning process. This one may be a little bit worse than usual… @Blue Beetle

he looks at grendl and nods. "i know...you are right..i..sometimes my head runs wild.." he kisses grendl before taking osme of the soup and tries to warm up. his head lays against grendl's chest. he knew that he troll was right. he wasnt alone. he and grendl was a team. they would make this all right together. all they would have to do is work together. he looks at him and drinks the rest of the soup. he sighs as the warmth spreads though his body. he looks at grendl before kissing him again and getting off his lap. "lets get ready to head home." loc would move to help pack everything up and then once they were all ready they started their trip back. they would travel for days, taking breaks and camping out as much as they needed. after a few days they were fianll back..they were able to see the small lantern to find their way home

12:44 PM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl smiled, tousling Loc’s hair in response, because he knew as well how much he could worry, glad to at least take some of them off of his mind for a short moment in time. It was rather nice, them eating together, followed by them packing up the rest of their camp and continuing their walk back home. It felt easier at times, but also a lot harder during others. The weight of those that had passed on resting on their shoulders. But they pushed through it finally reaching the borders of the Fairy Kingdom, soon seeing the small light that Loc had lit weeks ago, still burning and awaiting them, joined by a sea of others. Apparently he hadn’t been the only one to find comfort in the tradition. Over the last few days Grendl had been especially worried about the fairies wings, making sure that there was time for them to warm them up, after they had finally left the cold mountains behind them. The air at night could still get rather cold at night, so he thought it would be important to keep them covered again during the night, even though Loc had told him off, because it wasn't that bad anymore and with proper rest everything would turn out to be fine. Not entirely convinced, he still made sure to keep his wings warm at night, not wanting to risk anything happening to them. But now that they were finally back... Grendl felt relief wash over them. Now everything would be better, everything would turn out alright. They would get a break and some rest and just some time for themselves. He was excited. But off course, official business came first. There hadn’t been any major issues during their absence, but at least the funeral for the deceased had to be planned and organized, as well as an official statement regarding the success of their mission. He already dreaded it, only wanting to finally take a hot bath and maybe sleep for one to two days straight with Loc in his arms. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at all the latauns and sighs. he was so happy to be back...he looks around and verything was quiet. they move into the barriacde and loc stops. he whisles. loud. the fairy looks at the sky waiting for soemthing. more like someone. a small blip in the sky comes around and dives down. as it gets closer and closer it could be made out. it was kal. the little bird dives into loc's arms and cries. loc shushes the bird and holds him close. "shhh kal i am here..i am back.." he looks at grendl before showing kal the other. kal jumps onto grendl and nips and kisses grendl. showing how much he had missed the two. loc would start to move into the city. people would see them and rush out to see their love ones. loc smiles at the tears and holding of the people they love. those who couldn't find their love ones they started to cry and greive. loc moves to offer his support to those who had lost their fathers, brothers, and sons. loc would look around and see the uproar of support and happiness that the fog was gone. even those who lost their loved ones were happy to have the fog gone and understood the price their family paid. they were proud.

2:11 AM

@SirFüncelot

There was only one thing the whistle could mean, and Grendl was already beaming with excitement as he noticed the small shadow approaching them at high speed. He chuckled, watching, with love in his eyes, how happy the little bird seemed to have them back. Hugging him tight and showering his head and belly with kisses, he returned the favor, letting Kal curl up on his shoulder afterward, smiling widely at Loc. Gods, had he missed the small feathered creature. As annoying as he could get… Grendl loved him just as much as Loc, and seeing him again… It made it clear that they had finally returned home. Grabbing a hold of Loc’s hand as they moved into the city, he watched the reunions with a slight pain in his eyes. It was sad, but also a happy moment, filled with gratulations and excitement, as they welcomed them back. Certainly, it was not the time to be sad, even if they had lost loved ones… It was a rather small price to pay, compared to their entire kingdoms getting annihilated. So it wasn’t too strange that a small celebration was quickly thrown together, filled with food and drink for the returned soldiers, who could need the distraction and the good food. Just forgetting for a moment about the things that had happened just a few days prior. “Do you want to join, or should we try to sneak away?”, Grendl asked, the both of them still standing to the side, watching their people celebrate and make room for their joy after the banishment of the evil that threatened all of their lives. As nice as it was… Grendl surely has had enough people around him for the next few weeks and would prefer to just spend some time alone now, but they surely couldn’t just steal themselves away. After all, they were kind of the main event, even though the festivities would probably be just as good without the two of them around. @Blue Beetle

he looks at grendl and smiles. "lets sneak away.." loc knew that they would be able to do that. loc took grendl's hand and pulls him towards the castle. they move into the main hall and then up to the stairs. to their room. their room. loc opens the door and smiles. kal had made a small nest with the blanekts and clothes from the two while they were gone. loc looks at grendl as he pulls the male into the room and closes the door. he pulls grendl into a kiss. they were alone. the fairy held onto the troll and just wanted to be with him. "take off the wraps from my wings.." he says softly. he had still had the wrapping on his wings. just incase. loc would pull grendl into the bed and to sit. loc sits on grendl's lap and kal knew to give them space. loc looks at his love. "i love you.." loc kisses grendl's lips and neck. he starts to take off the layers of clothes. he groans softly "god i feel so much better being here..in our bed..

3:05 AM

@SirFüncelot

Sneaking away from official business... It surely seemed like they were back in their youth, but Grendl certainly didn't mind, letting himself getting pulled away by Loc. The entire town seemed to celebrate. Even the palace was empty, no sound to be heard besides their footsteps, as they went up to their room, their fingers intertwined, he followed the fairy, glad to finally be in the privacy of their own room, as Loc closed the door behind them. Grendl was quick to pull him into a kiss, making it seem as if they had been apart for weeks, as he hungrily moved their lips against each other, only breaking away to catch some air and follow Loc’s request. With gentle fingers, he began unwrapping the delicate wings, that were even more fragile right now than usual. They looked crumpled and more transparent than usual, which made Grendl worry, but at least there didn't seem to be any splintering. Still, he couldn’t bring himself to touch them, instead giving Loc another kiss on the lips. "I love you too...", Grendl mumbled in between kisses, not even realizing that they were sitting on the edge of their bed, Loc already sitting in his lap and making short work of his clothes. He had meant to take them off slowly, but considering how long they had been wearing them... He, too, wanted to get them off rather sooner than later, not just so he could finally see Loc's heavenly body again. "And I feel much better, because the view is much nicer here.", he replied with a grin, his eyes clearly focused on Loc’s body, his eyes wandering across his skin, tracing the outlines of his tattoos with each gaze, before he finally dared to drag fingers across them, shivering slightly, having missed this sensation so much over the last weeks. "Do we need to do it here or can we bath while I make you feel good?", Grendl added with a wiggle of the eyebrows, followed by a passionate and still rather hungry kiss. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and smiles. he flutters his wings and sighs. they were sore and needed some time to just rest. he watches grendl and smiles. "lets get a bath.." he says softly. he kisses grendl before moving off him and walking to the bathroom. he gets the warm running and nice and warm. he looks at grendl and smiles. "come on.." he says holding his hand out to the male. once grendl came to him, loc would help grendl get undressed. as he takes off his shirt he would kiss every part of the male. "god...i missed this...just..us.." he says softly as he kisses down the male. his wings flutter but he doesnt fly. he knew his wings would be alittle more fagile than normal. all the fairies would. they would need to let their wings warm back up and rest from the harsh cold and being wrapped tightly. loc loosk at grendl and smiles "i love you..i love you so so much.." he says as he starts to move to take off grendl's pants. "well..what are you waiting for?" @SirFüncelot

Following Loc’s suggestion, Grendl followed him to their bathroom, getting ambushed by Kal on the way there, having to calm the little bird with a few more kisses. He still wasn’t keen on being away from them yet, but… Well… With him around, it would be a little bit awkward, so he tried his best to calm him and reassure him that they would be back in just a second before he finally could take Loc’s hand and let himself get guided into the room. Enjoying the touches and the kisses he received, while Loc carefully took his clothes off for him, he brushed his hand along his back, noting the little flutters of his wing. Certainly it had to have been rather uncomfortable, and finally being able to see them again… Grendl was more than happy, stroking along their base, massaging Loc’s back slightly to loosen some of the knots that had formed there. “I missed you too, my love…”, he whispered against his lips, stealing a kiss as Loc came back up after removing his shirt fully, ready to move on and continue with his pants. Something Grendl surely would never deny him. Especially not now. “I thought I would be the one to pounce at you, but you seem even more eager than me. I like that.”, Grendl chuckled, kicking his pants away and then picking Loc up by the waist. Wrapping his arms around the fairy, he carefully made his way over to the bathtub, lowering the both of them into the warm water. “I’ve missed being able to see all of you…” @Blue Beetle

loc giggles and looks at grendl "i am just wanting to have what i coudlnt have for so long." he says before wrapping his legs around the other waist. he sighs as they sit in the water. the water felt so good. so good. loc kisses grendl and sighs softly. "i want to jsut touch you...i missed having your skin against me...we had to be bundled up.." he mumbles as he kisses grendl. his hands move down the other and just touches the skin of grendl. his wings flutter at the execited feeling he was feeling. he loved grendl and miss this...miss his hands on his skin. he looks at grendl before smiling. "you have me now...just touch me..hold me..kiss me.." he was basically begging for the hands of grendl to be on his skin and to touch the male. loc sinks into the water and just lets the water warm him

5:53 AM

@SirFüncelot

Feeling Loc against his skin like this... Every little twitch of his muscles... Every move... His warmth... It was truly delightful, filling him with bliss and joy, making a wide smile appear on his face, as they settled down. Grendl pulled Loc flush against him, wanting to feel as much of him as possible, while his finger trailed the tattoos on his shoulders and back. Up and down from his butt to his hair, his hands wandered, drawing lines and circles onto it without much reason. His lips were trailing kisses on his cheeks and neck, basically every inch of skin he could reach while listening to him speak. "I have a feeling that we are going to spend some time naked together. Because I've missed this, too. Just... Seeing you... Your wings... Your tattoos... Your cute butt...", a low laugh rumbled against Loc’s skim, followed by a playful squeeze of his aforementioned butt with both of Grendl's hands. "I can't get enough of it. I'll never will. You're too pretty for that.", he added, leaving his hands where they were, slowly massaging the cheeks, while he leaned back, closing his eyes and just relaxing for the first time in weeks. Fully relaxing, enjoying the warmth, the scent of the herbs and oil, but most importantly Loc's presence right next to him. Nothing could make Grendl happier. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and smiles. he gasps softly at the touch before he rolls his eyes. "you are something else. he lays agaisnt grendl and sighs. he was just happy to be here. in a warm bath with grendl. his eyes close as his hand lays over grendl's heart. they were home. they were back. they had done it. he smiles as he listens to grendl's heart. his muscles hurt but the water was helping. he looked at grendl and smiles. "i love you...i never want to leave home again..." he says before he kisses grendl's neck and runs his hands up and down the other's chest. he kissed every muscle it seemed. his eyes slihtly closed as he tries to show grendl just how much he loved him. loc sits up slightly and smiles at grendl "how are yoy feeling? should i call a docotor for any medicane for muscle aches?"

3:13 AM

@SirFüncelot

“I’m afraid… We have a small holiday planned, as well as a trip to the Swamp Lands, if I recall correctly.”, he chuckled, moving his head further to the side to give Loc all the room he could ask for to cover him with kisses. It felt so nice and made him feel so loved and cared for. He, too, didn’t want to leave this behind any time soon and could understand the fairy’s reasoning too well. Closing his eyes and relaxing, he let himself enjoy the affection Loc was covering him with, only raising his head slightly at his questions with a quiet ‘huh’. “I don’t need a doctor, Loc. I’ll survive a few muscle aches. I’m doing fine.”, Grendl leaned forward to kiss his nose and then his lips. “And I should probably ask you the same, my dear.”, he teased back with a low chuckle. “How are your wings? Your fingers and toes? Everything still there?”, he added, grabbing both of his hands to take a closer look at them and place more kisses on his knuckles and palms. “Will you spend the night with me? Or are you too tired and exhausted for that? I don’t mind waiting until tomorrow, but keeping my finger off of you for longer than that…”, he finally broke the silence again. One hand's finger interlocked with Loc’s, the other moved back down his back, settling high up on his right thigh. Of course, this wasn’t true. He would hold back for as long as Loc needed him too, but right now… With all the anxiety and stress passed… It was hard for him not to want the fairy as close as possible. To love and cherish him as he deserved it. @Blue Beetle

he looks at grendl and smiles. he kisses grendl before sighing. "my wings are just sore...they hurt alittle.." he says softly. he flutters his wings and winces softly. he lays on grendl as he smiles at the small kisses. he looks at grendl and blushes. "i want to spend the night with you every night...i never want to not have you...." he says as he kisses grendl softly as he settles into grendl lap. his hand moves to grendls chest as he looks at his lover. "do you want to lay together...are you sore...we can wait my love.." he says as he kisses the male and lightly grinds on grendl's lap. his eyes flutterig they sat there in the warm bath. "i always want you grendl...i will always want you.." he smiles and blushes. "after this whole fog thing i think we both desver a good time.."

@SirFüncelot

“Rest them then. I love them too much for them to get hurt.”, he murmured with a stern expression on his face, to show that Grendl wouldn’t take any talking back regarding this. They were too beautiful, too precious and too important to both of them. If something had happened to Loc’s wings… He would have never forgiven himself for that. “How about you lay down later, and I’ll see if I can maybe make them hurt a little less?”, he suggested, leaning in for a kiss on the fairy’s red cheeks. “You know, I didn’t mean it like that…”, he answered with a slight pout on his lips, because Loc made it seem as if he just wished to lay together, cuddle and sleep, which was nice too, but certainly not all he had in mind right now. His thoughts… Well… They had been dirty for some time now, only made worse after the other had undressed himself before. “I… I already said I’m fine, Loc. I… feel good. Good enough… to go the entire night if you… let me…”, his words got interrupted by quiet groans, the result of Loc moving his hips on his lap, encouraging one specific reaction from him. “We always deserve a good time.”, he grinned, his hands slipping around Loc’s waist, helping him with pressing down on him, while he moved his own hips against his ass, rubbing himself on Loc’s ass and thighs, with a very happy expression on his face as he finally got what he wanted. Grendl didn’t hold back any surprised gasps or pants. With no one around, there was no reason to, and he wanted him to know how good he was able to make him feel. “Gods… Do you aim to drive me insane, my love?”, he mumbled, shuddering with anticipation, as he felt his member slowly react to the touches, movements and words he received from Loc, making his head spin slightly. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and giggles. he kisses grendl and smiles. he moves his hips and whimpers softly at the grinding that the two were doing. he kisses grendl before panting softly. "oh..god..yes..i do.." he arches his back slightly as he looks at his love. he wanted to make the male happy. to feel happy. to feel good. he moves his hands down to grendl's member and gently wraps around him. he moves his hands up and down as he takes a deep breath. he kisses grendl's neck as he spoke. "do you want to do it here..or the bed...i dont care i jsut want you." he says softly as he takes his member and grendls member. he starts to rub them together. he shutters alittle and whimpers. "oh gods..." he whispers softly. he looks at grendl and smiles. "what do you want my love..what do you need.." he pants softly as his hands slowly move up and down the two memebers. he missed this...being close and touching each other

8:32 AM

@SirFüncelot

Suddenly feeling Loc’s slender fingers wrapping around his member was certainly unexpected, surprising him slightly and making him gasp, but that soon turned into a nice sensation accompanied by heavy breaths and low groans as he slowly moved against the hand. Being the one to receive all these touches, doing comparably few things… It felt nice to just get to enjoy for once. Getting to watch each and every shift of expression from Loc was absolutely worth it. “Can I want both? Or would that tire you out too much?”, Grendl asked, genuinely worried about Loc’s well-being, stroking a loose strand of hair behind his ear and then moving his hand to cup his cheek. Feeling both their cocks pressed against each other, slightly rubbing and moving in sync… It was a lot. Certainly aimed to make him lose his mind, and his other hand involuntarily tightened around the fairy’s butt cheek, to compensate for this sudden increase in pleasure. “I don’t know if I can make it to the bed… You’re already teasing me too much…”, he added, breathlessly, tilting Loc’s chin slightly up to lock their lips together in another passionate kiss, slipping his tongue past his lips and into his mouth, while his hand slowly sneaked between his cheeks, dragging a finger along there to feel for his hole. Today he was truly impatient, but he hoped Loc wouldn’t mind. Or at least tell him if they were going too fast, but considering that he had been to start the lewd touching… They were probably both equally desperate. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and smiles. "i am fine grendl..if you can go all night so can i." he says before he whimpers at the grasp. his skin shivers softly. he hums and smiles. "oh? is that s-" he gets cut off by the kiss. his eyes close as he still moves his hand up and down them. he leans into grendl and pushes his butt towards the others hand. he breaks the kiss and hums "i am ok grendl...i-i just need to be preped.." he says softly as he looks at the other. he wanted to have him make love to the fairy. he kisses grendl's lips before moving down to his neck. "please.." he whispers softly as he moves his free hand to grendl's hand that is on his butt. he guides the other to his hole and whimpers. "just...jsut go slow at frist.." he says them being gone and not doing this in a while made loc need to have himself prepped. he knew that if he didnt he would get hurt. he kisses grendl and smiles. "i trust you.."

3:07 AM

@SirFüncelot

As if Grendl would ever do something that could hurt Loc... Well... He had done so in the past, and he hated himself for it, but now he was different. He had changed, and he wanted just the best for the fairy. To make him feel as good as possible, and preparing him for what was about to come, belonged in that category. And it was always nice to slowly watch him lose himself to the pleasure, so Grendl would surely not let anyone take that away from him. "I know, Loc. I'm not doing this for the first time. And I'm not that old yet that I would forget that.", he chuckled, letting his hand get guided towards where Loc wanted him with a quiet hum, already feeling him eagerly moving against it while his hands had still rested on his butt. "I've got you, my love. I'll go however fast or slow you want me to. Just let me know ow if it's good.", his words followed another loving kiss onto Loc's cheek. Gently, he parted his cheeks, giving himself a little bit more room to circle his hole with one finger. Slowly he began pushing against it, taking his time, distracting Loc with more kisses, while his other hand wandered back along his back, touching different places to take his mind off from the strange and new sensation. "You're doing so good...", Grendl mumbled, against Loc's lips between two of their kisses, carefully pushing his long slender finger as deep as possible, before slowly pulling it back and starting to build a slow rhythm to get him used to it before adding any more fingers. Grendl really took his time, making sure to honor Loc's wishes of taking this slowly, reacting to his words and sounds to make this experience as comfortable as possible, after the break they had to take. It was a rather sensual experience and despite him not getting touched much,

3:30 AM

he still enjoyed every second of it, getting turned on even more by all the sweet sounds that left the fairy’s mouth. "I forgot how cute you sounded. It makes me want to listen to you the entire night.", he whispered with a smirk on his lips. "So don't hold back. Everyone is out anyway. No one is here to hear us.", Grendl added, picking up the speed with the three fingers that he had managed to push inside Loc so far over the course of the last fifteen minutes or so. The water was slowly turning slightly cold, but it had helped a lot with getting Loc ready, and maybe the bath wasn't the best place for them to make love either. It certainly wasn't as comfortable as their bed. "How are you feeling?" @Blue Beetle

loc smiles and giggles. he knew that grendl knew what he was doing. he tursted the other fully. his eyes flutter shut as grendl holds him close to his chest. he nods softly before taking a deep breath and just letting grendl do what he knew how to do. his hand grips onto grendl arm to steady himself. his whole body was sore and tired so it made this part jsut a little more tight. he lets grendl distact and kiss him as he gets to work. loc whimpers softly as he starts to move his fingers in a rhythm. his breathing changes as he slowly lossened up and let plreasure take over. he mumbles and moans softly agaisnt grendl's chest. his face was red and blushy as he tried to focus on breathing and not losing his mind with need. he blsuhes more at grendl's words. he arches his back as he moans softly. he curls his toes in pleasure. his eyes were half lidded as he looked at grendl. "i...god...i jsut..need..you.." he says sfoty hiding his face away. he was always high and mighty but as soon as grendl touched him, he melted. his pants and moans were just getting louder as he slowly losses his mind

3:55 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl needed nothing else than this. Nothing made him happier than having Loc close, both their cheeks slightly flushed and their lips a little bit stolen. It made all of this even more enjoyable, and he smiled. "I'm right here, my love. I'm not going anywhere, and I won't stop until we've made up for the last few weeks.", he murmured, kissing his cheeks one after the other. Thrusting his fingers in and out a few more times, making sure everything went as smoothly as it should, he pulled them free. Moving Loc a little bit further up, and adjusting his own position to be a little bit more comfortable, he took hold of his cock, positioning it with his hand and gingerly pressing the tip against Loc's hole. He made sure to go even slower now and give the fairy all the time he needed to adjust to him. They could go fast later. Right now, they would take it slow. Intertwining the fingers of one hand, the other sneaked between their bodies, cupping the tip of Loc's dick as well, simulating the sensation he experienced as best as he could, while kissing him affectionate, groaning into the other’s mouth because he just felt that good. "I really missed doing this while we were gone.", another kiss followed before Grendl was able to continue speaking. "I missed you, despite us being this close... There were too many clothes and blankets between us...", he mumbled, a slight pout noticeable on his lips. "But better that than you turning into an ice block.", he chuckled, using this less tense moment to try pushing into Loc further, stroking his cock with feathery touches, while his hips moved further up. He couldn’t say they had ever had sex like this in the bath. Sure, they had touched each other plenty of times, but like this... It certainly was new and a little bit awkward to maneuver around, but nothing they wouldn't manage. @Blue Beetle

loc whimpers as he speaks and moves his fingers in and out. he breathes out softly as he nods "please.." he says softly. he would sit up slightly and let grendl line up. the fairy flutters his wings as he takes a deep breath and lowers himself down. loc looksa t grendl as his hand takes the fairy's and the free one moves down. he shutters and gasps softly. "oh..g-gods.." he moans softly. loc pants softly as grendl starts to move and speak to him. his eyes were fluttering closed as he focus on grendl's voice. the kisses were very nice and the fairy loved the troll's kisses. he whimeprs as grendl touches his memeber and pushes more into him. "gods...i-i love you.." he moans as he arches his back. the tub was alittle cramped. loc grips the tub. he coudlnt...take it.. loc looks at grendl and kisses him. his kisses were hungry and needy. "please...faster..i-i am ready.." he says to his love. he knew grendl loved him. he knew that grendl would touch him and take care of him. his eyes flutter shut as loc sits up and arches his back

6:06 AM

@SirFüncelot

Watching all these different reactions from him… It made Grendl’s head spin. He could watch him forever, but that wouldn’t be very nice, would it? Just letting Loc wait in anticipation… No! He wouldn’t be able to do that. Returning every one of the fairy’s hungry kisses, that seemed to land all over his face, practically devouring his lips with every one, while he just smiled. Not able to keep the groans and pants back any longer, he let all these sounds escape into their kiss. Picking up the speed, following Loc’s wish, he carefully began thrusting faster and deeper. Loc keeping himself steady by holding onto the sides of the tub helped a lot with this, allowing Grendl to change the angle a little bit, making it a lot more comfortable for the both of them. Surely they had to be desperate to even consider this, but at least now they knew that the bath wasn’t particularly comfortable for this kind of action. Not that it would stop them from doing so again in the future, but maybe it also just meant that they needed a bigger tub. Finally, after a bit of searching, finding Loc’s good spot again, Grendl made sure to focus on it, giving Loc small breaks in between to catch his breath, while he kept on stroking his erection in a roughly similar rhythm to his thrusts, spreading his precum along the fairy’s cock. “How… How are you feeling, Loc? Everything… alright, my love?”, Grendl began asking, followed by a particularly hard thrust as he gradually switched from shallow, fast thrusts, to slower, but deeper ones, still trying to find a rhythm that worked for the both of them. “Are you close?” @Blue Beetle

loc whimpers and maons as grendl speeds up. his eyes roll back into his head. he was losing it. grendl would make loc lose his mind over and over again. Loc loved it. grendl would find his spot and hit it over and over. the small fairy just moaning each and every time. his arms were shaking as he held onto the tub for dear life. the thrust, the strokes, it was all getting too much. the small fairy looks at grendl and whimpers. he couldnt even form sentences. he just nods his head and leans into grendl. his face hiding away as he pants. as grendl slows his thrust he whimeprs but loves it. "i-i am...c-close.." he answers to his love loc looks at grendl and kisses him before he would start to meet the other thrust to help the both of them

2:27 AM

@SirFüncelot

With a smirk, he turned his head to the side, stealing a kiss from Loc while grabbing his ass a little bit tighter, enjoying how they moved against each other. Their kisses slowly turned sloppier, more passionate, and more intense as both of them neared their climax. Grendl could already feel Loc squeeze down on him, making him slowly lose his mind with each thrust, as they moaned against each other's lips, panting and groaning, accompanied by the swaying sound of the water. Grendl’s movements were growing frantic, uneven and a little bit shaky as he felt the familiar feeling of pleasure building up in his lower stomach. He picked up speed again, helping Loc move against him by pressing his hips down every time he thrust upwards, until he couldn’t take it any longer. Loc’s name on his lips, drawn out and slightly distorted, he buried himself deep inside the fairy one final time as he came. He hoped he had done a good job, making him cum as well, because if he was honest, he wasn’t sure if the hand around Loc’s member had been moving or not. Even now, he wasn’t quite sure, a little bit dazed by the sensation and the feeling of bliss that washed over him right now. His head resting against the back of the tub, eyes closed, and his breathing going heavy. @Blue Beetle

loc whimpers and maons. he grips grendl arms as he leans into grendl's neck. he couldnt handle it. he..he coudlnt...he whimeprs softly as grendl grabs him and pushes further into loc. loc moans loudly as he falls into grendl. his breathing was harsh and uneven. he had cum agaisnt grendl's chest as well as his own. he whimpers as he looks at grendl. his eyes were half open as he sighs. he was tired... loc kisses grendl's neck as they laid there and just breathed. after a few breathes loc sat up with shakey arms. he looks at grendl before smiling. "g-gods.." he says sfotly. he leans down and kisses grendl. "are you tired still? or do you want to moe to the bed.." he asks softly as he waits for grendl. he kisses grendl's lips and jaw as well as his neck. "gods...you make me feel so good...so so good.."

1:46 PM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl put his arms around Loc’s back, maneuvering around his wings as best as he could, to pull him back down into a hug and a passionate kiss. “Let me clean us up, and then we can move this to the bed for some kisses and cuddles.”, he answered, slowly opening his eyes to look at Loc with a smile on his lips, enjoying the additional attention he received right now with all of his kisses and touches. He enjoyed every moment of it. Carefully, he pulled himself out of Loc, raising his hips to make it a little bit easier for the fairy as he slipped his member out of him, and then helped with cleaning them both off as best and as fast as he could, so they wouldn’t have to stay in the cold water any longer. “You make me feel good, Loc…”, he mumbled against his neck, slowly sitting up as well, now with Loc in his lap again, gently trailing feathery kisses down his neck. “Can you get up?”, Grendl asked, helping him out of the tub anyway and wrapping him in a towel before getting one for himself as well. Rubbing himself dry while stealing kisses from Loc’s lips in between with a mischievous grin on his face. He had missed this… He had missed this so much… Just Loc and him. No fog, no fights, no arguments. Just the two of them being in love, holding each other close. “I love you, Lochlan.”, he finally muttered between two kisses, wrapping a towel around his waist, ready to move back to their bed and face a very angry Kal. @Blue Beetle

loc lets his love clean him. he whimpers as he pulls out of him. his body now felt empty... he lays against grendl and sighs. he loved the touches and kisses from grendl. "i can.." he whispers softly before taking grendl's help to get out. he dries off with his towel. he smiles and kisses grendl back before grabbing a shirt that grendl had left. it was now locs. he looks at grendl holding him close. his eyes widen slightly. grendl never really used his full name. he hums and hugs grendl "i love you grendl....and i know you mean it because you only use my full name if you mean somethign!" he giggles softly before moves to the bedroom. he opnes the door and is shocke. kal had tore up sheets of paper and was wearing the two ring on his skinnier neck. loc groans and moves grabbing the bird. "YOU LITTLE SHIT!"

4:48 AM

@SirFüncelot

“You don’t believe me when I don’t use your full name?”, Grendl chuckled, attempting to sound devastated but not able to do so with Loc this close. Instead, he just added to it. “But I love you, Loc. I always do.”, followed by another low laugh as he entered the bedroom after the fairy, just as surprised as he was at the chaos they encountered, with Kal proudly sitting right in the middle of it. He had expected him to do something like this, but this certainly was something new. Not able to hide his laugh, he watched with amusement as Kal tried to wiggle free from Loc’s grasp, while also trying his best to defend the pair of rings he had claimed as his own personal treasure. Grendl approached slowly, extending an arm for the bird to climb onto, and then petted his head lightly. Kal tried to seem unfazed by this, but it became clear pretty soon that he had missed these kinds of touches, just as much as Loc and Grendl had. “Have you been lonely without us?”, he asked in an adorable baby voice, stroking the feather on top of Kal’s head, while holding him close to his chest. “Poor little bird. You were just trying to get our attention, weren’t you?”, he smiled, unable to resist Kal’s big button eyes no matter how often he used them on him. Grendl was just not able to do anything against them. “We’ve been busy, you see. You know that we're sometimes busy, and you’re not supposed to interfere, right? But we are here now, so why don’t you give us those back, and then I’ll give you all the cuddles and pets you could want?” @Blue Beetle

kal looks at grendl and then to loc. his eyes narrow at the bird but the fairy would move close and pets the bird. "shh we are here baby...we are here.." he says softly. kal slowly calms down. he nuzzles close and whimeprs soflty. the bird had missed them alot. he had slept in the bed just to be close to them. loc slowly moves his fingers to slip off the rings. loc kisses kal before slipping his ring on to his finger and grendl's ring onto his finger. "how about we clean the bed and then cuddle hmm?" kal squeks softly and nussles into loc's hand. loc moves to quickly clean the bed. he gets rid of the paper and grabs some heavier blankets for them. he makes the bed nice and comfy. he sits on the bed before kal flies to loc. he kisses the bird and pets his feathers. loc gets under the blankets before patting for grendl to join them.

5:39 AM

@SirFüncelot

Kal certainly was too cute for this world. How much he must have missed them. Grendl hugged the little bird tightly while watching Loc make the bed nice again and grabbing a shirt and some underwear for himself, because he surely couldn’t go to bed in just a towel. Stroking his head, and belly one last time, before Kal flew off towards Loc, he used the opportunity to change, and then follow the invitation to join them in the small blanket fort Loc had made. It was nice. Warm and cozy with both of them close. Pressing a kiss to Loc’s temple, he moved beside him, putting an arm around him while he used the other to stroke Kal, who enjoyed all the attention he finally received. He probably wouldn’t leave them alone for the next few days, but it was kind of cute. At least for the most part, until he followed them somewhere weird, but he just couldn’t say no to him. He had that in common with Loc. He just couldn’t tell him no as well. “How are your wings? Can you lay down or do you need me to get you another pillow?”, Grendl finally asked, leaning over again to kiss his forehead. Sleeping with Loc’s wings could be a challenge sometimes. Especially in the beginning it had been weird, to make sure to not accidentally roll onto them, and now with them still feeling sore and aching, he just wanted to make sure Loc was as comfortable as possible. “I don’t mind you laying on top of me either… Enables me to keep you close.”, he smiled, stroking Loc’s arm. @Blue Beetle

loc leans into grendl and sighs. his eyes closing softly. he just lays there and hums "no.they are fine. dont worry grendl.." he says as he kisses grendl and smiles. the fairy nuzzles close to his love. "i will aly on top of you even if my wings were sore." he says as he yawns. kal moves up to curl up between them. he didnt want to be far from the two. loc lays on grendl's chest and sighs. his wings were looking better but they still were so sore. he moves them and flinches at the soreness. he woul dhave to wait to fly again. that made him sad...he had jsut gained the way to fly after the first attack and now..he was back to not flying... he looks at grendl and smiles softly "i love you...i love you so much..."

8:14 AM

@SirFüncelot

"Are you sure? I offered you a massage after all.", Grendl suggested, trailing his hands across Loc’s back, feeling for any knots around his wings. "But I guess you already got comfortable.", he chuckled, kissing the fairy while trying to rub at least some of the soreness away with his warm hands, to make Loc a little bit more comfortable and maybe even help with his recovery process. It had been nearly months since he'd been able to fly. First his injury and now this... It made him sad as well, after being used to watching him fly nearly everywhere with a bright smile on his face. It had always made him happy to be able to see him that carefree. He wanted nothing more than to be able to experience it again. But it would just take a few more days... Soon he would see Loc flying again. "I love you even more, Loc.", Grendl grinned, kissing Loc's nose playfully, before turning his head slightly to do the same with Kal’s beak. Having both of them close... It was nice. They were warm, maybe a little bit heavy, but nice. At least he wouldn't have to worry about getting cold during the night. Kal had already fallen asleep, probably pretty exhausted after all the excitement and loneliness he had to experience over the last weeks. It was sad, but now they were back and there wouldn't be reason to leave him behind anymore. Everywhere they would go now, they would take him along. "Where do you want to go first when we go on vacation? Somewhere warm?", Grendl finally broke the silence, his fingers wandering along Loc's upper back and the nape of his neck, drawing figures onto his shoulders, while he was thinking. @Blue Beetle

he hums and arches his back like a cat. leaning into the touches and rubs of his lover. he looks at grendl and smiles "i would love to go somehwere warm..." he didnt want to go anywhere cold. he coudlnt do that. he shivers as he thought back to the cold and the tent. gods he hated it. he nuzzles closer and pulls a blanket over the three. loc was happy here, in grendl's arms and having kal near them as well. loc looks at his hand and smiles. "we also have to plan our weddings." he mumbles as he was starting to get tired. he wanted to sleep. his eyes close softly as he yawns. his wings fluttering slightly. the fairy knew that htey would be able to sleep in, relax, and plan their vacation. before they woudl be able to leave they would need to make sure everythign would be ok

9:00 AM

@SirFüncelot

Somewhere warm, yes, that's what Grendl preferred right now as well. He had enough of the cold for now, and probably for a long time to come. So going somewhere warm seemed like the perfect idea. But where should they go to? Somewhere to the south for sure, and it wasn’t that important anyway. As long as he had Loc by his side, he would be happy nearly everywhere. So he just smiled, snaking his arms underneath the blanket to hold Loc, slowly realizing how he was drifting off to sleep, his voice getting more and more tired with each word he spoke, his eyes slowly falling shut. It was a cute process to watch, and at the end he gave the fairy a quick peck on the cheek followed by a quiet "I love you." to send him off to sleep. They would be able to do all of that tomorrow as well. Start the planning for their trip and their weddings, as well as sort anything out that still needed sorting. Grendl wasn’t able to stay awake much longer either, watching Loc and Kal sleep, only made him more tired and even happier, until he finally fell asleep as well, feeling warm and fuzzy and very nice while doing so, a lot better than the last few weeks among the snow. This certainly was so much nicer, and he didn't want to give it up for anything else in the world. The exhaustion that had accumulated over the last days, finally managed to make him pay the price for tirelessly walking and carrying things, letting him sleep far longer than he had been allowed to during their trip north. It was nice, and Grendl enjoyed it a lot, to just sleep and rest and get awoken by a little beak tugging at his ear. Not really registering what was going on, he tried to push away whoever was trying to wake him like this, while also hugging whatever was laying on top of him closer towards his chest. He wasn’t ready to get up yet. It was still too early for that. Grendl still needed more sleep. @Blue Beetle

kal pulled at grendl's ear. he coos wanting love and food. he pokes grendl's face. kal was presitent. he wouldnt give up. he would even jump on grendl's chest. his light body weight just feeling alittle pressure on grendl. he caws and coos trying to tget the troll up. loc was still fast asleep. he didnt wake at kal. his eyes were closed and his mind was just blank with sleep. he curls up on grendl and graons as he moves to get more compfy. kal wasnt giving up. he pokes and pulls at grendl's face and eats. he wanted the troll up. loc rolls over grendl and curls up under a blanket. he was hiding from the sun and the bird that wasnt giving up on waking grendl

6:07 AM

@SirFüncelot

At first, Grendl tried to ignore Kal, which, to no surprise, wasn’t really helping. It just made the bird do even more strange things to try and get him to wake up. Admitting his defeat as he began pulling and nibbling on his nose, he opened his eyes with a groan, fixating the bird and grabbing him to hold his beak shut. “I’m awake. Now shhh! Loc’s still sleeping.”, he whispered in a hushed voice, carefully noting where the fairy was laying before slowly getting up. He pulled the blanket a little bit tighter around him and leaned in for a forehead kiss before he crawled out of bed, a very happy and very excited Kal now on his shoulder. Grabbing a shirt and putting it on, he also remembered to leave a note this time around, so Loc wouldn’t be worried if he awoke all on his own. “Good morning, my love. Getting breakfast. Will be back soon. Love you” was what he wrote down, followed by a little heart and a crude drawing of Kal and himself. Placing the note on the nightstand, he exited the room to take Kal to the kitchen and try to stop him from eating everything before they were back. Certainly not an easy task, but if it allowed Loc a few more minutes of sleep, he would be fine with it. After all, he got to spend the morning with the cutest, most adorable bird he knew. So it wasn’t that bad. @Blue Beetle

Lox doesn’t move as the two get up and leave. He stayed asleep. His breathing was soft and even. He curls around grendl’s pillow. His wings flutter slight. They were soft and still slightly sore. Kal would try and get food from grendl. He got ahold of a full strawberry and was eating that he looks up and craw happily. He goes back to eating before he turns to the door and hisses. The general was standing there. Kal hisses and puffs up before flying up to land on grendl

6:07 AM

@SirFüncelot

He was preparing breakfast. Something sweet, because he knew Loc would like that, and because they weren’t able to eat any fruits or sweet up in the mountain's. Of course, Kal was trying to get his beak and claws on as much of the things as possible, and at some point, Grendl just let him have something on whatever he wanted. It was a lot easier that way than having to fight with him over it or try him to drop something he had already grabbed. Also... It was rather cute watching the little bird happily munch on a strawberry, even though he did so on his shoulder and covered it slightly with the sticky fruit juice. It still was adorable. Adorable enough that he kept on handing Kal small pieces of fruit while he cut them up, stroking the bird's head who seemed to approve of this special treatment and enjoyed all the attention he had craved so desperately yesterday. Kal’s sudden change in behavior made Grendl flinch and grab the knife he held a little bit tighter. Unsure what to expect, he turned, ready to face whatever it may be. For a second he expected another shadow creature, but it was a fairy cloaked in shadows. A fairy he knew too well and hadn't expected to see this early in the morning or in the palace kitchen. The general. He looked beaten even though his wounds had been treated, he certainly was someone who didn't do as well in the fight. Even now, when he was trying to stand upright he stumbled slightly with each step he took, one of his legs obviously hurt. He probably shouldn't even be walking around, but as if that would stop him. "What do you want? The fog is gone, we don't need to hear that too many lives were lost, or our plan was a disaster.", Grendl spoke harshly, already turned back to his cutting board, working a little bit faster now to hopefully escape any unpleasant situation that way. @Blue Beetle

the general looks at grendl and sighs "i...i want to say...you did well...i doubted you..but..seeing how you protected not only the king..but my men...it was...nice...i wanted to apolizes..." he bows to the male before turjing and leaving. kal hisses at the male before going back to eating. loc groans softly before sitting up and rubbing his eyes. he looks at where his love was laying. he looks at his side table and takes the note. he smiles before getting up and stretching. he moves to slip on a grendl's shirt and starts to work. he goes to thier office reading and doing some paperwork. he had to keep busy just for a little longer

11:08 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl watched the fairy with a still raised eyebrow, his expression shifting to one filled with surprise at the words he hadn’t been expecting to hear coming from the general’s mouth. Apparently, their near-death experience had done a lot more than just protect their kingdom from ultimate doom. “You should apologize to your king and not me. He earned it more than I do.”, he replied, before the other could leave, petting Kal’s head lightly to calm the bird down. “But thanks.”, Grendl mumbled, after the general had already left, but before closing the door. With Kal’s help, choosing the sweetest fruits for him, Grendl ended the preparations for their breakfast, putting everything onto a tray and making his way up to their room again. The palace was quiet, after yesterday's celebration, most people were probably still sleeping and recovering. The thought made him smile, as he climbed up the stairs. Kal darted past him and past their bedroom towards the door of their office, which confused him for a second, but probably just meant that Loc had already gotten up. Quietly opening the door, he did his best to sneak up on him, but that was impossible with Kal darting into the room with a screech to assault Loc and beg for attention. As if he hadn’t received any pets and kisses from Grendl the last half an hour while he had been working. “Good morning, my love.”, he moved beside Loc, leaning down to kiss the top of his head, while placing the tray on his desk. “I thought we could eat breakfast in bed, but apparently I should have tied you down for that.”, he chuckled, glancing at what he was working on for a short second. “What about morning cuddles? Work can wait…” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at kal before picking him up. he kisses the bird and smiles. "aww my baby.." he says softly before looking at grendl. he smiles as he looks at the male. "i needed to get some paperwork...nothing too much.." he says as he smiles and kisses grendl. he giggles before saying "ok ok...breakfast and some cuddles then some wokr ok?" he kisses grendl before moving back to thier rooms. he moves to sit down their bed and curls up with grendl "you left me all cold!" he sughs before taking some food and giggles. "i love you.." he says sofrly before kissing the male and leans back into the bed. "what do you want to do today? we should get things ready so we can go on our vacation. i dont want to leave anything for us to come back too..." he says. he had been trying to figure out what they needed to do

9:05 AM

@SirFüncelot

Satisfied with having Loc convinced to go back to have a relaxed breakfast in bed, he carried the tray back to their room, humming slightly with happiness. He set it down on the nightstand before crawling under the blanket to join Loc and Kal again. “You hogged the entire blanket. I don’t believe you were that cold.”, he replied, laughing slightly as he wrapped his arms tightly around the fairy, pulling him close to his chest, so he would warm up while they ate. “I love you more…”, Grendl spoke softly, sharing his handful of fruits with Kal, who still didn’t seem to have enough. He rested his head against Loc, enjoying being the one to receive this treatment for once, while they talked. “If you want the truth, I want to stay here, have you stroke my head, and not do anything, but if you want the responsible answer…”, Grendl muttered and rolled his eyes slightly at that. “We should look through the stuff that happened while we were away, get some replacements arranged, and check on whatever still needs checking.”, he finally replied honestly, not yet too excited about all that work, but if it meant they could leave soon… He would do it. @Blue Beetle

he looks at grendl and nods "yes yes...the sooner we can get those done then we can go to plan our vacation...deal?" he says softly before eating some fruit. he flutters his wings and groans "my wings are still sore...i should get them checked out...jsut in case.." he says softly. he wasnt wrorried....nope he wasnt.. he rubs his neck and gulps softly. "do you think my wings are..damaged?" he looks at grendl with alittle worried in his eyes. he leans into grendl and sighs. "they are going to be fine...right...i know...i know they will be fine.." kal nuzzles into loc

9:29 AM

@SirFüncelot

His wings? He wouldn't call it panic that rose up in him, but it was a rather similar feeling that clawed at his heart. Grendl raised his head from Loc's chest, taking a worried look at his wings, before cupping the fairy’s face with one hand. "Let's do that first. They may just be sore, but that seems to be the most important thing right now.", he replied, taking a deep breath. They hadn't known what the cold would do to their wings exactly. Complications had been possible, yet he hadn’t thought there would be any. Especially not with Loc's but... Maybe he hadn’t worn all the protective layers like he had been told to? Grendl wouldn't make any accusations now, but... If that was the reason... He didn’t want to think about it. "They look good to me...", he mumbled, leaning a bit over Loc to take a better look at his wings. "Maybe a bit duller than usual, but that could also be my imagination. I haven’t seen them the past weeks.", he added, turning back with a worried expression, rubbing Loc’s cheek. "Do you want me to come along?", Grendl asked, being fine with either response, even though he hoped nothing would be wrong, and it may be best to not have him around in case he got upset with the doctor. "I could start with working, so we are done earlier, if this is something you have to do alone.", he added, grabbing one of the sweet breads to offer to Loc. His wings had to be alright. He wouldn’t accept anything else! @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and nods. "ok ok.." he kisses grendl. "dont worry...dont worry.." he says sfotly he didnt want grendl to work or anything. he was probly fine. he nods as grendl as if he wanted to have him come. "yes...i want you there..i dont...i dont want to be alone.." he says as he hides his face. he bites into the bread and nuzzles into grendl. he would lay there and not move just eating his bread. once htey were done he sat up and stretches "lets get started.." he says sfotly. he kisses grendl before movingn out the bed to get dressed and ready. loc slips off the shirt he was wearing. his back showed his healed scar. he hums as he searches for a outfit

3:44 AM

@SirFüncelot

They spent most of their breakfast after that quietly enjoying each other's company, with Kal going back to sleep on the blanket between them. The peace and quiet were nice, but it ended too soon, in Grendl’s opinion. He would have liked to stay like this, but it was important that Loc’s wings got checked if they wanted to make sure they would be alright. Putting their plates and everything back on the tray, he joined Loc soon, putting his arms around his waist and pressing a kiss onto the nape of his neck. His scar looked a lot better. Still red, but certainly not as gruesome anymore as before. Grendl placed a kiss on it as well, staying behind Loc, as he stretched to pick out his outfit for the day as well, trying to find pieces that matched the fairy’s as best as possible, just because he thought it would be a cute idea. “Have I told you yet how handsome you look today?”, Grendl finally mumbled, as he pulled away from Loc with another soft kiss to his shoulder to get dressed, before they got even more distracted. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and smiles. he leans into grendl softly and looks at the love of his. he smiles softly before grabbing a outfit and giggling "oh gods..no but you always say it.." he says softly before he kisses grendl and moves to get his hair ready. he hums lightly as he does this. kal doesnt move from the bed. the small bird curls up and nuzzles into the bed just laying there and holding a cookie near him. loc rubs his neck softly beofre moving his wings up to stretch. he groans softly before lowering them. he sighs

5:48 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl got dressed as well, not bothering with his hair too much, just running his hands through it a few times before he was satisfied, turning back to face Loc with an optimistic expression on his face, determined to hope for the best during this exam because otherwise he would just turn back to being bitter and grumpy, and that was certainly nothing they could need right now. He had to stay cheerful for him while they made their way over there, because it just wasn’t possible that there was anything wrong with his wings, right? “Ready?”, Grendl asked, offering a hand for Loc to take, pulling it towards his lips to gently place a kiss on the back of it. He turned to look at Kal once more, noting how he was peacefully sleeping, obviously content. He didn’t want to wake him, and just hoped that he wouldn’t destroy the entire room while they were gone for an hour or two. “Where do we need to go?”, he added, meaning to distract Loc from the task at hand while they walked there. “The general came by while I was making breakfast. He apologized for not believing in us and thanked me for making sure you and his people were alright.” @Blue Beetle

he smiles as grendl takes his hand and kisses it. he nods as they start to walk to the healer area. "we need to go to the healer tree. that is where the healers are as they check everyone from the trip.." he syas softly. he looks at grendl with shock in his eyes. "i-i...really?...wow.." he was shocked as he thought about the general. maybe he had seen the errors he had done? loc sighs softly rubbing his eyes. they would have a meetign with him later. "after this we should check on everyone..also we need to make a plan to get the people back to their homes..and what we will do with the border...like the homes..." he says sfotly squeezing grendl's hand. the kingdom was very busy. everyone seemed to be running around doing things. people starting to pack up and move back to the areas that they had lost. loc sighs and smiles "i still cant belive that we are ok...that we won.." he says softly

7:07 AM

@SirFüncelot

The healer tree… Grendl couldn’t say he had ever been there, but that was probably a good sign. Or it wasn’t common for trolls to go there. Considering everything, that may more likely be the case. And even though he was feeling fine, maybe he should get himself checked as well. Trolls may be a little bit more sturdy than fairies, but the cold could certainly also leave him with lingering issues, even if they weren’t that apparent right now. After all, no one had ever gone that far north. “Slow down, Loc. We just got back. We’re doing all of that. One after the other.”, Grendl chimed in, returning the soft squeeze of his hand as reassurance. They would get to all that, but they didn’t have to stress about it as much. Not after the most pressing matters were dealt with. Everything that came now had a little bit more time, even if that meant pushing their vacation one or two days back. No one would get hurt because of that or be mad at them. There were many matters to attend to, after all. They would start with the most important ones and slowly work their way through them. “And we even managed to talk our way out of it.”, Grendl smiled as well, his shoulder bumping lightly into Loc in an affectionate way. “You’re rubbing off on me, you know? Didn’t even think about decapitating them once.”, he added with a chuckle, going with the lighthearted mood, as they approached a rather large tree, which he had so far just seen from a distance, but now that they got closer, it nearly seemed as big as the one the palace was built into, maybe even a little bit larger, with lights hanging high up in the branches, casting shadow and light through the leaves and onto the ground. Many of the soldiers were here. Either to get their wounds treated or for similar reasons to theirs. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and nods "yes...you are right. we got this.." he kisses grendl hand before looking at the tree. he giggles softly as the other speak about loc rubbing off on him. "well good." he says softly before kissing him and sighs. he wanted to just be on vaction...he just wanted to relax. the two of them walk into the tree and a nurse moves over to talk to them. "hello my kings. how can i help you?" loc explains the issues that he has with his wings and the nurse nods before taking them up into a private room. the tree is divided into big examine rooms and then smaller private ones. loc sits on a table as he smiles at grendl "do you want to get anythign check out while we are here?" he asks softly. he didnt think aynthing was wrong with grendl but he also knew the other would push his needs aside for loc.

8:00 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl looked around, intrigued by the interior of the tree. Every time he stepped into a new one, he found the architecture even more fascinating. What could be done with it… It was breathtaking, nearly making him miss what else was going on. They stepped into the room, and he took a seat next to Loc, holding onto his hand while they waited, his eyes settling on his face. “First your wings. Then we can ask them to take a look at me as well.”, he answered, giving Loc a kiss on the forehead. His wings were certainly the top priority right now, and if the doctor was here anyway… There probably wouldn’t be a problem for them to take a quick look at him as well. It shouldn’t take long, after all, he didn’t feel like there was anything wrong with him. Even the injuries and bruises from their fight had been healing well, though he could understand Loc’s worries, wanting to make sure he was alright as well. Grendl felt the same way about him, after all. “Don’t worry, my love.”, he added, squeezing his hand lightly. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and giggles. he kisses him softly before one of the main healers come in. he was a older fae. "aw my kings! i hear that we want to look at your wings?" he says and loc nods. the doctor lets loc turn around and he starts to look at his wings. the doctor hums as he moves his wings and has loc float. when the fairy flew up alittle he graons in slight pain. "hm well i think in know what is wrong. after a prolong non useage of the wings, fairies can get slightly sore and their wings can become brittle. it is nothign that cant be fix. you just need to take it slow." the doctor starts to write down what he wants loc to do. "i want you to do small brust of flight. nothign too long but just enough to start to get your wings back to normal. it is like if you didnt use your arms then you go to lift someething heavy. you just need to work back up to flying fully. ok? i will also give you a rub that can help with any soreness."

9:01 AM

@SirFüncelot

Relief washed over Grendl as he heard that. It did make sense. There had been Loc’s injury and then the cold, and even before that, he hadn’t been flying that much to begin with. It certainly was the best possible outcome, and if it could just be fixed with a few light flight exercises every day… Grendl was happy with that, a small smile on his lips as he watched Loc fly for a bit and then land again. This could have gone so much worse… He observed the fairy write something down before handing the note off to Loc and then giving him a look over with slight confusion in his eyes, as if he meant to ask if there was anything else. Grendl cleared his throat, standing up a little bit awkwardly, scratching his neck. “I’d like to get checked as well, even if I feel fine, just to make sure there’s nothing I’m missing.”, he mumbled, letting the fairy take over with the examination, following his instructions. It took a little bit longer than anticipated because he made sure to look at every cut and bruise Grendl had suffered, taking special care of the throat injury he wasn’t even thinking about anymore. “Nothing life-threatening. Your throat is still recovering from getting squeezed, and some of the cuts are still healing as well, my king. Some drinks with honey should help, and maybe refrain from shouting for some time, but if there are no other complications, you are good to go.”, the older fairy nodded along with his words, writing those few points down on a piece of paper as well, including a short recipe for some spiced milk with honey, while Grendl got dressed again, obviously happy that they both had managed to get away mostly unscathed. @Blue Beetle

loc watches grendl get check on and he smiles at the doctor says that they are both ok. they both get ready to head out and leave. loc takes grendl's hand beofre they walk out the room and down to the main floor and back outside, "oh gods...that went alot better...i feel alot better now.." he says sfotly before kissing grendl and sighing softly. loc would pull the other along and says "how is your thoart? should we go and get the things ot make the tea? kal will be all over you due to the honey..he loves honey.." loc giggles softly. the fairy sighs as they walk. they are ok. they are both here and healing. grendl was ok and safe. loc looks at the world aroudn them and smiles "everything seems...so presioce after we lost so much of it.." he was still think of his mistakes. he knew that his love didnt care about them anymore but loc still did. he still had thoughts that grendl would hate him again...leave him.. his body shivers as he shakes his head to not think about that

8:26 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl joined in with a soft laugh and a squeeze of Loc’s hand as they walked, already imagining Kal trying to lick his lips or stick his head into his cup, which could be cute but would probably also turn annoying after a certain amount of time. Still… It wasn’t the worst that could have happened, and just knowing that they both were doing considerably fine was a good thing. It made him feel relieved and happy, like he was able to tackle the day now. “My throat feels fine, I think. I thought it was doing alright, but yes, we should get the things, not that it gets worse.”, he answered, both of them making their way back towards the town center to get all the things they needed. Grendl didn’t notice Loc’s doubts right away, too occupied with the hustle and bustle of the people around them, getting ready to move back home or helping each other out with achieving that. It was nice, but Loc’s words made him thoughtful. “We managed to keep even more of the things precious to us, though.”, he replied, turning to look at Loc and then smiling. “We kept a lot of people safe compared to how much we lost, Loc. Don’t beat yourself up over that now.”, Grendl tried to soothe his worries, still giving him a gentle smile. “You did great. Everyone did. Keeping so many precious things safe for all of them. I, for example, managed to keep you safe, and you are the most precious person to me.” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and smiles. he leans into grendl as he speaks. "i know...i know.." he says softly. he looks atrendl and nods "and i kept you safe...you are so precious to me..." he kisses his hand before dragging the other to the market. they would grab the things that htey needed. he grabbed some honey and some other things. his eyes kept going to a hot sweet bun stand. he faces the other waytrying to nto look at it. he hums lightly as he grab a few things for kal and them

3:25 AM

@SirFüncelot

Precious. Grendl certainly liked getting called that. It made him feel even more special than he usually does in the presence of Loc, and he even managed to put a little bit of blush on his cheeks. Compliments always made his heart flutter and his knees feel a little weak, and getting called precious was a first, which made it even better. With a slightly stupid grin on his face, he let himself get pulled through the city by Loc, too lost in his own rose-colored thoughts to pay much attention to his surroundings besides Loc. His eyes stayed fixated on the fairy, occasionally taking things he had brought to help carry them, following his gaze to a small stand. Realizing what they sold, he couldn’t help but grin a little bit wider, waiting for Loc to finish buying a few healthier treats for Kal, so he wouldn’t end up unable to fly just because Grendl kept on feeding him fruits and nuts and sweets. Gently pulling Loc along, he brought them both to the bun stand, pointing at one made with honey and herbs as well as getting a handful or so of the simpler kind before turning to Loc and looking at him expectantly. “What do you want?”, Grendl asked, squeezing his hand, reassuring him that it would be alright to keep on indulging. Especially now that his - no, their - kingdoms were out of harm's way. They both had earned themselves a sweet treat after all of that. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and smiles. he giggle as they look at the bun. he licks his lips and points out the sweeter bun out of the bunch. loc was handed the bun as he took a bite out of it. he was very happy now. his wings fluttering softly to show that. he hums lightly as he waits for grendl to get his bun before they start walking back towards the town center and the castle. "we have to have a plan before we go on vacation..i was thinking have some of the luintents help with the moving and replacement. the general can run that. then we also need to plan on how the new town is going to look on the border. we can get some teams together of both fairy and trolls to help with that

12:57 PM

@SirFüncelot

Smiling at Loc’s choice, Grendl grabbed his own bun as well as the bigger bag he had gotten and would hand it out to one of the trolls at a later point in time, so they could share it among the others and enjoy their short break for now before those that wanted to be returned home to the Swamp. Walking alongside Loc he ate his pastry as well, humming in approval of his suggestions before swallowing to answer. “That sounds good. We need to talk to the general anyway, right? You wanted to do that after he came by this morning?”, Grendl took another bite while contemplating the new town. He still wasn’t sure what they would make of it, and if he was honest, he wanted the people that would live there to have the option to decide how everything looked and what they would need. They probably could do that a lot better than the both of them, without really knowing what to expect and prepare for. “I think we should let the residents deal with that.”, he suggested because of that, turning to look at Loc. “Not like having to build everything themselves, but they should be the ones to decide what goes where, as well as what they need to begin with. I think they know that a lot better than you and me.”, he clarified, still feeling a little bit bad about just taking their homes away from those fairies. “Do you think… We could go there after our vacation? I think… I still have some apologizing to do…”, Grendl mumbled into his bun, nibbling at it, so he wouldn’t have to say anything else for now. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles at grendl and nods "i like that...we can set up a town hall and they can talk with the builders...i know some of those that lived there are builders them selves. that area is great for wood and other buliding materials. " he says softly. "yes we should meet with him. tell him what we want him to be doing. like settign up the people to help with moving back to their homes. i think that is the best way froward." he says softly as he bites. loc. looks at grendl and stops moving. he reaches up and takes grendl's face pulling it close. "of course...they have forgiven you grendl....ok...dont feel bed.." she says softly. he kisses his nose before smiling. "we can go there to check in with everything on our way back. ok?" loc takes his hand and walks back to the castle. people are running around. everyeon was busy.

4:07 AM

@SirFüncelot

He was satisfied with their plan so far. Those two points seemed important, but there were probably other things they needed to do before they could finally relax for once. The village was one of those things, and he was glad Loc stopped him before he could spiral down another rabbit hole, because that certainly wasn’t the purpose of them going there. Looking into his eyes, Grendl took a few deep breaths, listening to what he had to say, before reluctantly nodding. He was still worried a bit and probably wouldn’t stop doing so until they had gone there, but… Having Loc’s reassurance… It made him feel better. And it wasn’t as if he hadn’t apologized before. He just felt like it wasn’t enough yet. Gripping Loc’s hand a little bit tighter on their way back, he made sure to hand the bag with pastries to one of the trolls they encountered, giving them instructions to share them among the injured and everyone who wanted one. He wasn’t entirely sure how many trolls were still here as of right now, but he hoped at least some of them would receive a little surprise, and thanks for their trouble. They continued up towards their office, ready to finally start some work, to hopefully be done soon, but they didn’t get very far, as something white shot towards them, making distressed but also happy noises, as it collided with Loc’s chest, all four clawed feet grabbing tightly onto his chest, while Kal stared up at him as angry as he could manage. Which wasn’t very much considering how cute he still looked, and how quickly he began cooing and rubbing his head against his chin. Truly a rather adorable sight to take in. @Blue Beetle

Loc smiles as they walk up to their office. He opens the door and was attacked by kal. He held the poor baby and pet his head “shhhh oh baby..” he coos to the upset bird. Loc sits on the large table as he held the bird. “We were just gone for a few minutes it is ok..” he says softly as he holds kal and kisses his head. Loc looks at grendl and smiles softly. He was finally happy. He sighs as he lays on the table with kal. The bird moving under the other shirt to get as close as he could. “Grendl.” Loc would say holding out his arm. “What should we do first?”

5:08 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl watched the two of them for a bit, putting down the other things they had bought, not yet daring to take any of the things out of the bag, knowing that they would attract Kal, who was currently getting all the attention he wanted. He didn’t need to disturb him further. Also, it was rather cute to see the both of them like that, even if the table wasn’t really made for lounging. Chuckling, he approached Loc, watching Kal nestle in the top of his shirt as if it were a nest. Grabbing Loc’s arm, he placed a kiss on the back of his hand before putting both of his hands around Loc’s waist and pulling him closer to him while he leaned down to kiss him, a smile on his lips. “I guess you are asking me what important business you want us to deal with first.”, he added after pulling away a few inches, his eyes remaining fixed on Loc’s face. Grendl furrowed his brows a bit, obviously thinking about what would be the best approach to this. “I guess we’re sending someone to get the general to meet us here?”, he started, giving the fairy another kiss on the cheek. “Did the people already leave for the border town? If they did… Maybe we can just send a message to them with the architects, saying that they are in charge of rebuilding? They have a mayor or something, don’t they?”, Grendl still wasn’t too sure what to do with the town. Just pushing the responsibility onto others seemed wrong as well, but if he was left in charge… He would build living quarters… But what else? @Blue Beetle

loc smiles as he leans closer to grendl. he hums lightly "i dont think the people have left yet. i think they are getting ready. we can send a letter telling htem what we are wanting them to do. let the residents lead the way and have the trolls have a imput as well." he says softly before he smiles and kisses grendl. he would let kal crawl onto grendl's arms. he hums lightly as he writes the letter and calls a different bird to take the letter with their insurctions. he takes a deep breath before writing a letter to go to the general. the fairy asked the other to meet them in their office to talk about what was needing to be done. he looks at grendl and hugs the other. "i just want to go on our vacation...we are still goign to the hot springs right?" he says sfotly as he looks at the other. love in his eyes. loc just stares at the other. he just wanted to have grendl close ot him

7:08 AM

@SirFüncelot

While Loc was writing the letter, Kal and Grendl went around the room, picking through documents that had been deposited here for them during their absence and now needed to be looked at and sorted into some semblance of order. It wasn’t his favorite task, but having Kal curled around his neck, occasionally biting his earlobe, made it a lot more bearable to skim through the texts and put them into different categories. Pretty satisfied with his work, Grendl turned as Loc’s words pulled him from his thoughts. Nearly instantly, he returned the hug, humming in approval. “If you still want to go there… They are one of the best the Swamplands have to offer. The minerals help with many different medical issues, and they are recommended to get rid of stress.”, he explained, mumbling against Loc’s temple, kissing the spot right after he finished speaking. No matter where they went, even if they took a short break here, he would like it, but finally being able to show Loc his home… Grendl couldn’t deny that he was a little bit excited. “How exactly are we getting there?”, he added, after a pause mostly spent showering Loc in kisses, occasionally having to give one to Kal as well when he poked his head out and in the way of his original destination. He knew fairies usually flew everywhere, but first, he couldn’t fly, and second, Loc’s wing probably wouldn’t be able to take the long trip as well, so… “We could take a Swamplurk if you want… They should be able to get us there quite comfortably.” @Blue Beetle (edited)

Loc looks at grendl and nods “I would love to go there. I want to relax and see your home..” he says softly as he takes a deep breath. He leans into the taller male. “I am ok with that. Anything to just get there. I don’t want to be alone for one second.” He says as he flutters up and kisses him. A knock comes to the offcie door. He takes kal and whistles for him to go and be into his hiding holes. Log fixes his outfit before taking grendl’s hand and smiling “ready..” Once grendl was ready he would call for the general to come in. The general steps in and gulps. “My kings..”

6:43 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl would have loved for this moment to last forever, just the two of them able to be in love. But of course it got interrupted. How else could it be? He heard the knock on the door, pulling away from Loc with a sigh. They had work to do, so they better get started, and then… They could have the evening just for themselves. And Kal, of course. He probably wouldn’t take his eyes off of them for one second after this morning. Even now, he was eying them from his spot up in the tree, making sure they didn’t leave him behind again. “Ready!”, Grendl replied, returning a light squeeze to Loc’s hand as the general walked in. He still… looked kind of beaten and bruised, just as he had seemed this morning, limping with one of his legs, while also trying to stand straight and tall. It was a little bit sad to watch, but he didn’t comment on it, just offering him a small smile, gesturing towards the small seating arrangement on the other side of the room. “General, we are glad to see you could make it. We plan on taking some time off after everything that happened, and would like to bestow a task upon you during our absence.”, Grendl started after they had taken their seat, turning to look at Loc to let him explain the rest, so he wouldn’t forget something important while doing so. @Blue Beetle

Loc smiles softly as they move to sit down. The general sit and takes a deep breath. “We want you to help with the movement of the people back to their homes. We also want you to over see the reconstruction of the town on the border. That is the where both trolls and fairies live together. The homes are going to house both races.” The general nods and says “yes my kings.” Loc looks at grendl and smiles before saying “anything else grendl?” His eyes were soft towards his lover and harder towards the general. The general clears his thoat “I was wondering if I could delegate the task. I have found that some of the troll generals are wanting to help and I would like to give the town reconstruction to one of them..”

8:23 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl nodded along, wanting to answer as Loc asked him to, but the general interrupted him, making him slowly blink at him, not entirely understanding what was going on right now. Had he declined? Was he still not able to take instructions from Loc? It annoyed Grendl slightly, but he did his best to hide it, the man certainly didn’t need another beating right now. Especially not inside their new office. Clearing his throat, fighting for his composure, Grendl just stared at him for a second before replying to that request. “I’m sure one of the troll generals would be delighted to be able to do this task, but… May I ask why you are requesting this? There aren’t any other important matters for you to attend right now. So, why would you want to delegate such an important task?”, Grendl's distrust was evident in his words and the tone of his voice, but in his opinion, this was a lot better than being violent. Because surely, if he requested this, he must have anticipated that they would ask this question. So, why would he ask for something like this? @Blue Beetle

The general looks at him and gulps “I do not believe that I am the right person to do the job. I know my short comings…I have been…rude to many trolls and..I don’t think it would be right for me then to turn around and tell them what to do.” Loc takes grendl’s hand and squeezes it to remind him to breathe. He watches the two. He didn’t want a fight…he nibbles his one lip as he watches this. “I want to make sure that the people are happy and I do not belive I can do that to the level that is needed. That is why my kings.” The general says. His eyes turned down. Loc felt..bad?

3:02 AM

@SirFüncelot

The light squeeze of his hand brought Grendl back to reality. He had gotten slightly distracted, but it was strange to hear that the general seemed to have similar doubts as he had. Never would he have thought that was possible, but it nearly made him have pity on him. Grendl still furrowed his brows at him, looking to his side at Loc’s face, noticing that he seemed to have similar thoughts cross his mind. “And I have been rude to many fairies, you and Loc included, but I’ve tried to better myself and apologize to the best of my abilities.”, he started to explain, returning the squeeze of Loc’s hand, looking down at the rings on their fingers before his eyes wandered back up to meet those of the general. “Wouldn’t that make you the person best suited for a task like this? Use it as a chance to make up for what you’ve done in the past. Everyone still has to get used to this new constellation, and no one expects that to happen overnight.” Grendl sighed, followed by a short pause he used to look in Loc’s face for something that would tell him if this was too much or if he saw this any differently before he continued, offering other suggestions than just this. “If you are worried about not taking proper care of the troll’s needs and wants, I can assign one of my own generals to assist you, so you both make sure everyone's desires are met.” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the general and just watches. the general nods and "i will try...and thank you for the assient...i want to make sure that everyone is gettign what they need.." loc smiles softly as they finish up and talk about the few smaller things. they woud finish the meeting and the general would leave to get ready to start gettign things back to the way before. loc sighs as he looks at grendl and pulls his face to his. "you did so good.." he says softly kissing the male and smiling "that is one more thing that we dont have to worry about and have to deal with." he kisses grendl agian before getting up and moving to look at letters and paperwork. his wings flutter slightly as he looks out the big window. he takes a deep breath and smiles...happy

3:32 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl was certainly still surprised to see the general this… nice and easy to handle. It was still unexpected, even after this entire meeting. Not once did he try to make a sharp or snide comment regarding Loc or the way he approached being king. It was… unusual and unexpected, and he wasn’t entirely sure how to handle it. But as long as Loc was fine… Grendl was fine too, and he was glad he didn’t have to do anything else besides that and putting a few lines down to notify one of his own generals. For a moment, he thought about Rasha, but seeing how close she had gotten with the fairy girl… He chose someone else. “You did all the work, though…”, Grendl mumbled in between their kisses, a similar smile spreading across his lips as well, happy that they had already managed to cross two important things off of their list. Just a few more, and they could start packing and head out towards their well-earned vacation. Kal came out as soon as the general had left, snuggling around Grendl’s neck like some sort of feathery shawl, begging for his attention, and not stopping until he received the head pats he wanted. “You need any help with that?”, Grendl moved behind Loc, wrapping his arms around his waist and glancing at the papers in his hand. He had dealt with most of his own paperwork already, while Loc had written his letters and gotten them sent out. Most of the things left just required both of their signatures or had to be sent somewhere else because he couldn’t deal with it on his own. Certainly, his mother at home was doing most of the work anyway. Which was nice, but possibly would also lead to a few complications later on. “I can do half of that. It would go faster, and we could maybe start packing afterward?” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and smiles. he nods spilting up the pile "there you go..then once we are done we can start to pack and get ready." he kisses the other beforing sitting in his chiar and start to sign and repsond to some letters. it was alot of things that were around rebuliding. they just needed the king's ok to go ahead with the plans. loc hums lightly as he signs and repsons. his eyes were focused on the papers. his hands moving quickly and skilled between the ink and the pen. he would finish soon as he leans back stertching "oh...i want to rest.." he mumbles before laying his head on his desk and looking outside. everything was ok..they were safe and they could relax. everything was ok

6:33 AM

@SirFüncelot

Taking the stack of papers, Grendl sat down on the table to Loc’s right, glancing at the letters and documents, working through them a bit slower than the fairy, occasionally finding himself glancing up at him, just watching him write or read for a moment with a smile upon his face. It slowed him down further, but most things just required a signature or needed to get filed away because it was something entirely for informative purposes. Grendl enjoyed that. More complicated paperwork always managed to turn his mood sour, but like this… Leaning over, Grendl placed a kiss on Loc’s cheek, his hand brushing along his ear and cheek, before settling on his shoulder. “I’m nearly done.”, he replied, softly massaging the fairy’s shoulder. “How’s your back?”, he added, trying to remain focused on the last few letters he had to read and sort accordingly, though Loc was already distracting him and Kal lightly snoring around his neck didn’t really help by keeping him focused on work. “Did you already do your flying practices?”, Grendl finally looked up again, placing the letter on one of the slightly chaotic piles he had built on his desk, turning to face Loc. He wasn’t able to resist the urge to lean over once more for a kiss, certainly already liking the idea of their desks standing like this. Nothing else would have made him happier. Being able to just touch Loc by extending his arm, holding his hand even while they were working… Maybe it was cheesy, but it made his heart beat a little bit slower, each time he thought about this opportunity. @Blue Beetle

he looks at grendl and nods "it is sore..." he hums as he yawns. loc shakes his head "no...not yet. i will later just want to lay here." he says sforly. he closes his eyes as grendl finsihes up his paper work and then he would sit up and climbing into grendl's lap. his eyes closing to lay against his lover. he hums lightly as he says "are you ready...i want to pack then rest." he says softly as he sits up and kisses grendl. once grendl was ready loc would fly slightly down and takes his head to pull him to the bedroom. "what should i pack for clothes...we are visting your family after right? on the way back from the vacation spot?" he says softly as he moves to get his bag and hums lightly before starting to pack. he would pack a few nicer outfits and then the other were lounging lazy outfits for their vacation.

9:13 AM

@SirFüncelot

He finished while gently rubbing Loc’s shoulder with one free hand. Maybe he could give him a proper massage when they were going to bed later, hoping that it would make his back feel a little bit better. Having him that close… With Loc in his lap… Grendl could just relax, leaning back in his chair, arms wrapped around his waist, while they both just relaxed for a moment before heading out to get their things packed. “We are.”, he agreed, digging through his own clothes, unsure what he should take along and what best to leave here, deciding to take thicker clothes that would be able to deal with all the rain and moisture the winter brought upon the swamp, before diving into his lighter clothes to find something fitting for the vacation. Where they would be going, it was supposed to be quite warm even during the colder months of the year, so he was certainly looking forward to it. “Something warm… It may get cold, and I can’t have you steal all of my clothes.”, Grendl chuckled, putting his clothes in his own bag, feeling Kal stirring on his shoulder and then sleepily nibbling on his chin, once more begging for attention and pets, he gladly received. “But if you’re missing something, we should be able to get you anything you need made, so don’t worry too much about what you should bring, you look good in everything and nothing.”, he grinned, wrapping his arms around Loc from behind to kiss the side of his neck in an attempt to further tease him. @Blue Beetle

loc giggles and leans into grendl "grendl..." he draws out his name. "i have a few clothes...we dont get alot of weather here...so i will try.." he smiles as he turns to grendl. he kisses and sighs "you like it when i steal your cltohes so dont try and say that you dont." he kisses grendl nose before slipping out of his arms to go and pack up the bathroom. he slips some of the idffernet things that they have been using for their aches and pains. "we need to remeber to take care of my wings and your thoat...i dont want you to hurt more.." he says as he smiles and packs everything up.

9:42 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl just chuckled before responding: “I do, but I also like to have some clothes to wear as well. Can’t have you hogging them all.” He was just poking fun, joking around while packing up the rest of his things and then following Loc into the bathroom. Scratching Kal’s chin, he watched him pack all the small salves and tinctures they had been given. “Neither do I.”, he added, moving behind Loc once again to gently touch his wings. “I’m glad they are mostly fine…”, Grendl placed a kiss right in between both of the wings on Loc’s spine, where his shirt was cut open to give him room to move them. “What do you say… You start your exercises while I make us tea, and then we cuddle and I give you a back rub?”, he suggested, resting his chin on Loc’s shoulder, not really wanting to do anything else. He still felt exhausted after all the walking and fighting they had done, even though most of today had been spent sitting around. @Blue Beetle

loc shivers at the touch between his wings. he hums softly and leans into the other "ok...i will do that.." he says softly he finsihes packing up everything before moving back to the bed. he rolls his neck before he starts to do what the docotr says. he floats alittle ways above the ground. he starts to fly just around to stretch his wings. he sits back down on the bed and sighs. he rubs his neck and whimpers. his back was very very sore. he lays down on the bed and curls up waiting for grendl to come back. he was curled up under the blankets. his eyes fluttering shut as he curled around the pillow of grendl

10:07 AM

@SirFüncelot

Giving the fairy another quick peck, he grabbed the tea as well as the bag of honey they had gotten before moving to the kitchen and brewing them some tea. Having Kal tag along wasn’t his smartest idea, because getting him to not try and wiggle his way into the honey pot was near impossible. Despite how sleepy he had seemed just a moment ago, now he was wide awake, and Grendl had to sternly tell him off before he even considered stopping. On the way back, he kept a close eye on the small bird, making sure he was keeping away from the hot tea and the remainder of the honey. The last few feet, Kal raced towards their door, squeezing through the small gap and finding Loc on the bed, cooing at him with a sad expression, as if he tried to tell him that Grendl had forbidden him from putting his entire head into the honey jar. Placing the tray down on the nightstand with a sigh, he moved onto the bed, pulling the blanket back a bit to get a look at Loc. “Did you already miss me? I’ve been gone for just a few minutes.”, Grendl smiled, brushing a hand through Loc’s hair. “Do you want me to rub your back? Or is it too painful?”, he added, waiting for Loc’s response before deciding if they would cuddle first or Loc’s back was more important. @Blue Beetle

loc curls up and yawns. he looks at grendl and smiles "i am tired...but my back doesnt hurt super bad.." he says softly as he rolls over to his back and sighs. his eyes close as kal curls around his neck and tries to get some hunny. loc would grab kal and moves him to not be able to get into anything. he hums as grendl would start. he realxes as the toher touch and rubs his back. "what...waht do you think yuor family wil think about us..." he was worried that he wouldnt be liked...would his family like him..or would they hate him...and would that make grendl leave? he looks at grendl "you cant leave me..if you family hate me...promise.."

3:33 PM

@SirFüncelot

Gently dragging his hand across Loc’s back, he began near his shoulder blades, softly tracing the tattoos before starting to rub out the knots and tight muscles, slowly making his way across the fairy’s back while they talked. Especially the area around Loc’s wings was particularly strained with many stiff muscles, and it did make a lot of sense that flying had to be uncomfortable like this. But with the treatment plan they had received, he was sure it would get better in no time. Placing a kiss right below the nape of Loc’s neck, Grendl’s fingers wandered down his spine, tracing the still-fresh scar on their way back up. “I think they will like you. Some sooner than others, but there is nothing not likable about you.”, Grendl responded honestly, his next kiss landing on the back of Loc’s head. “And don’t forget, I’m the king, even if my mother likes to pretend otherwise. I decide who I want to spend the rest of my life with, and that’s gonna be you.”, he added, moving a bit to be able to give Loc a kiss on his nose. “But… I promise that I won’t leave you for anything in the world. I’ll stay by your side until we are both old and gray.”, he started, only interrupted by the urge for another gentle kiss, this time placed on the fairy’s forehead. “And I won’t let my family hate on you. So… Come to me if they say or do something. I want to keep you safe, even though I know you can take care of yourself. I just… Don’t want them to get in your head.” @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at him and hums as he leans into grendl and hides his face as he moves to lay on the other. He curls up and takes a deep breath. “Just promise that you won’t leave me..” he mumbles as he takes a deep breath. He doesn’t look up at he hides his face and curls up. He didn’t want to cry but he was close to it. He mumbles something before he yawns and nuzzles close. “I love you…I don’t want you to leave me alone..” he hums softly as he yawns. He was tired and was dozing off. @SirFüncelot

"I'll never leave you, Lochlan. I promise. And I'll promise it to you again and again until you believe me.", he mumbled, rolling onto his back, so the fairy could lay comfortably on his chest, while he stroked his back. Grendl knew that there still was some doubt in his head and as much as he wished to be able to vanquish it... It would take more time for that to happen. And until then, he would just repeat this promise and fight against the worries Loc still had. "You gave me a ring for that reason. So you know I'm always there for you. And you're always there for me.", he added, interlocking their fingers and looking at both of the rings on their fingers. "I love you, Loc and you're not gonna be able to lose me again. I'm going to stick to you like glue now.", Grendl chuckled, brushing his hair out of his face, as he slowly watched the fairy doze off. Pulling the blanket over them, he spent some time just looking at his peaceful face, combing fingers through his hair and over his back. He didn’t feel sleepy yet, and just resting like this seemed enough for now. Watching Loc sleep... After a while he made Kal get him a book, reading and drinking his tea after adjusting his position a bit, the fairy still napping on top of him with the cutest expression he could think of upon his face. How could he have gotten so lucky? This beautiful creature was his. He was going to marry him, thinking about building a home and a family together... It still felt surreal, but no matter what, it managed to put a smile on his face. Grendl was happy, and this happiness just grew with each passing day. @Blue Beetle

he would grumble as grendl moved bu would nuzzle close and falls asleep pretty quickly. he takes a deep breath and hums softly. he was tired and the tea and rubbing that grendl didnt help. he was out like a light. loc would stay curls up and just sleeping on the other's chest all night. his dream were of happy ones. the happy moments between him and grendl. their house they would have...the children...loc hums as he think sof children. he wanted a family with grendl. he knew kal wouldnt like it but loc wanted a family...him and grendl with one or two children...it was the thing making him happy and safe...he would flop off grendl as he curls up and tucks under the blnakers. kal moving under as well. it was winter and the wind was cold

6:38 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl spend a little while longer reading and just watching Loc, before he decided to get some rest as well. Carefully putting everything away to not disturb the fairy and then moving to lay down next to him. Wrapping his arms around Loc’s waist, Grendl held him close, feeling their hearts beat in sync. It calmed him and made falling asleep that much easier. Finally, they could fully relax, because tomorrow... Tomorrow they would start their trip. Their vacation. Grendl was excited like a small child before the first snow in winter, but how couldn’t he? It would be Loc's first official trip into the Swamp Lands and... Would he like it? He couldn’t help but worry, but pushed them aside as soon as they began to show themselves, not wanting to think about them too much. Maybe he wouldn’t like everything, but that was fine. Grendl was fine with him not liking everything. After all there were some things about the Fairy Kingdom he wasn’t particularly fond of either. So he shouldn't expect the same from Loc. Sleep came fast and soon, enveloping him in hopes of nice dreams. It started off as such, the both of them walking around the swamps, towering trees all around them, but slowly the nice atmosphere faded. They had reached his palace and... from there on everything went down hill. Loc met his mother and his siblings and... They were large, creepy shadows, looming over them, pointing fingers and making fun of the fairy’s wings, his thin and small stature. All the while, Grendl... He felt like he had shrunken to the side of a beetle, his voice meek and nearly silent. He couldn't even grab Loc’s attention, help him through all this, beaten down by their words and gestures. It certainly was horror.

8:14 PM

He felt so helpless. Useless and weak. How was he supposed to keep Loc sage like that? It was still dark outside, the air was cold as he woke from his dreams, forehead cold with sweat. Grendl’s heart was beating fast in his chest, his breathing heavy. He was glad to see Loc still resting in his arms. Safe and sound, away from all dangers. Maybe he shouldn't take him... Maybe they should stay here... Where the both of them were happiest... But that wouldn't be fair... The troll got up, absentmindedly grabbing one of Loc’s robes and wrapping himself up in it as he stepped out on the balcony, looking at the stars and feeling the freezing night air on his skin. Winter would be here soon... Life was too beautiful to be wrapped up in nightmares like this. After all... He wasn’t alone. He had Loc by his side and together... Together they would even be able to deal with his family. As hard as that would be. @Blue Beetle

loc wouldnt wake as grendl woke. he was still laying there curled up in the blankets pressed to the others side. he shift around slightly as grendl gets up and moves away. this is what woke loc. the absence of the warmth and body that he knew...he would groan softly as his eyes open and he looked around...grendl wasnt there... loc sat up and looks around the room before seeing him outside..loc would get up grab his robe and walk outside.. "grendl..." he speaks softly. "whats wrong.." he says he moves to wrap his arms around the other back and nuzzles close "whats wrong my moon.." he was worried that grendl had a ngihtmare...he just waits for him to speak. holding onto grendl and giving him the comfort htat he might nee

6:24 AM

@SirFüncelot

It wasn’t until he felt a pair of arms wrap around him that he noticed he must have woken up Loc. Feeling him close like this… Grendl had felt the urge to apologize for waking him up first, but he dropped that as he heard the concern in Loc’s voice. He sighed, placing both hands on the fairy’s arms for comfort, his fingers traveling them up and down while he collected his thoughts. “I just had another stupid nightmare…”, he finally answered after taking another moment to take a deep breath. “We visited my family and… It didn’t go as well as I thought it would. I was powerless, not able to keep them from you, and… I thought about what I would do instead.”, Grendl continued, turning inside Loc’s arms to face the fairy and wrap his arms around him as well. “I made up my mind. If they aren’t going to accept us, then we will leave. We may be related by blood, but you are my family now, and if they can’t take that, then I won’t force it.”, Grendl pulled Loc closer, leaning their foreheads together. “We can rule our kingdom from everywhere we want, as long as we are together.” @Blue Beetle

He looks at grendl. He leans into him as he speaks. “I got you..I am here..” he hugs grendl as he hugs him and speaks. “That won’t happen..everything will go well..” he kisses grendl softly before smiling. “It is going to be ok..we are together and we will deal with whatever comes together.” He looks at grendl before taking his hands and kissing them “let’s get back in bed..it is early and cold.” He smiles before pulling grnedl back to the bed. He gets in bed and pulls grendl to lay on his chest. “I am here…we are together and no one can take that..”

4:56 AM

@SirFüncelot

“Thank you, Loc…”, he mumbled into the fairy’s hair, softly pressing his lips to the top of his head during their embrace. It made it a little bit better, though it would still be difficult, for sure. But they had each other, and that meant they would be able to deal with a lot more. He wasn’t alone. He had Loc now. Just the thought was comforting, making the future seem… less uncertain. Without further ado, Grendl let himself get pulled back inside. He had been so lost in his thoughts… he hadn’t even realized how cold he’d gotten. Now that he was back inside and covered by the blanket… The warmth was nice. As was being close to Loc. Resting his head on his chest, hearing his steady breathing, his relaxed heartbeat… It made Grendl sleepy, and he closed his eyes right away, dragging fingers across Loc’s chest, drawing nonsensical patterns to calm his mind. “I’m happy, Loc… We get to go on another adventure together. And even with the worries… I know it’s going to be great because you are there.”, Grendl spoke honestly, sighing happily and then smiling. He shouldn’t worry too much. It was still a long time until they would meet his family. They would deal with it when the time for that came. Until then… He would try to just enjoy the time with Loc and Kal. They had earned that after everything. @Blue Beetle

loc nuzzles close and smiles "we are goign to be ok..." he kisses grendl as he closes his eyes and his breathign calmed. he was holding grendl tight just to make sure that grendl woudlnt be able to leave. loc held onto grendl as they would lay there and loc would fall asleep. he takes a deep breath as he fell asleep and just slept with grendl. the sun would come up a few hours later and he jsut wanted to stay asleep. he curls up and kisses him softly as he openes his eyes "grendl.." he whipsers as eh moves to kisse him and smiles. "grendl...we have to get ready for our vacation.."

5:40 AM

@SirFüncelot

With being this close to Loc, feeling sheltered and secure, sleep came fast and was very welcome for Grendl. Especially because the nightmares have been keeping away for now, allowing him to finally find some well-deserved rest. Until he was slowly awoken by several kisses. Moving to hide his face from the sun and those curious lips, he grumbled something into Loc’s chest in response to whatever he had said and tried to go back to sleep afterward. Those attempts were fruitless, because soon enough Kal began nibbling on his ear and cheek, also trying to get him to wake up. With a groan, Grendl turned his head to stare at the small bird. But Kal just made a happy sound before biting his nose and then jumping on top of him to get Loc’s attention while sitting on Grendl’s head. He could feel his small claws through his hair as a sigh escaped his lips. “I thought we could at least sleep a little bit longer today… It’s still early, Loc…”, he mumbled, eyes already closed again. Grendl wrapped his arms around Loc as best he could while moving as little as possible. He still felt sleepy, and getting up now that he was this comfortable sounded more like a chore than a blessing. They could still leave in an hour or two, and there would still be plenty of time for them to have their vacation. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and smiles. "we have to get ready! how can you sleep when we are leaving today!!!" loc giggles and kisses him. he nuzzles close. "ggggrrreeeeeennnnnddddlllllllll" he whines and wiggles in the other hands and arms. kal would aslo jump onto annoying the other and caws at him. loc kisses him softly and sighs as he looks at grendl "i am so excited..." he saysa she traces on the other skin. "i cant wait to see and taste all the differnet food!" he smiles as the other hugs grendl and wiggles out of his arms to get up and moving. he start to clean the room and bathroom while also finihsing packing

8:02 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl just sighed, ignoring Loc’s endless motivation for now. He could understand his excitement, yet it was still early for him. With the nightmare... He hadn’t gotten as much sleep as he should, so giving him five more minutes wasn’t too much to ask for, was it? "How can I not sleep?", he replied, letting himself get shaken around a bit, but ultimately remaining on his belly even after Loc and Kal had gotten up and started moving around the room. Grendl remained like that for a good minute or two, resting his eyes, before he lazily turned onto his side. His eyes opened slowly, searching for Loc and then following him around the room, while he slowly stretched himself and woke up even slower than that. Grendl needed his time, and certainly wouldn’t start to force himself to do anything any quicker than this during their vacation. They finally had time, so he was determined to use it. It took him even longer until he was ready to finally free himself from the blanket and crawl out of the bed. While stretching again, Grendl made his way over to Loc, wrapping his arms around the fairy once again and resting his head on the other's shoulder. "You're not gonna be this overly motivated every morning, are you?", he asked quietly, glad that they packed their things already yesterday. It left him with even less to do today, though just getting dressed felt like a chore when he could instead lay in bed and cuddle. "Because I need my morning cuddles, otherwise I'm going to be grumpy the entire day.", Grendl explained further, chuckling lightly, as he pulled off of Loc after giving him a kiss onto his cheek. Grendl started to move around the room to get himself dressed in something warm, but also suitable for travel, with big enough pockets for Kal to snuggle into, because he didn’t want him in his shirt or anywhere near that. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the other and smiles. he giggles softly as he shakes his head "no..i just want to get on our vaction. i want to get into the swamplands and see your home.." he smiles as he looks at the other. he got dressed as well and hums lightly as he flutters his wins. he looks at the other and giggles. his outfit was a long sleeve outfit that covered most of his skin. it was still breathable. he moves ot grendl and hugs him as he takes a deep breath. "i want to get going so that way i know we are ok to relax.." his voice was soft and quiet. he didnt want to be a bad king but he was tired. he needed time away so that way he was able to see the swamps and to be with his lover. he flies up alittle and kisses grendl before making sure they have everything. Kal immidently jumps into grendl's pocket and purrs softly

8:53 AM

@SirFüncelot

Knowing how excited Loc already was… Grendl couldn’t help but get infected with it as well. After all, despite all his worries, he had missed home as well. As beautiful as the Fairy Kingdom was, he missed the swampy ground under his feet and the low-hanging plants. It was truly time to go back. Even if it was just for a bit. Grabbing their things, he gave Kal a pat on the head, after he had settled into his pocket, making sure it wouldn’t get uncomfortable for him in there. Judging by how fast the little bird's eyes closed, though… He seemed quite content with his new living space for the next few hours or so, until something managed to shake him awake again. “I guess we should be on our way then. Can’t have you wait any longer, can we?”, Grendl chuckled, picking up the bigger bags while leaving the smaller ones up to Loc. They made their way downstairs out of the castle, collecting a small pouch filled with food on their way out. Outside, their two mighty steeds, if one could call them that, waited for them. Two lizards, slightly bigger than a horse, basking in the warm rays of the morning sun. Grendl had sent for them, just for this occasion, and as far as he knew, Loc hadn’t been able to meet one of these creatures yet. Even though they didn’t look like it, they were surprisingly friendly. If one knew how to handle them, that was. @Blue Beetle

he smiles and grabs his bags. he would walk with grandl and smiles. "i cant wait!" he says softly. he looks at the two lizards and squeals. he would fly over to the creatures and grently pet him. "you are just so cute arent you. you are just so so cute!" kal pokes his head out and hisses at loc. "oh shush kal you are cute too." he says as he nuzzles the lizard as the lizard licks the fairy. "oh god! you are cute!" he giggels as he helps the other pack up and put things onto the lizards before loc would climb onto the lizard and smiles. "lets go!" he says as he smiles. he woudl wait for grenld before they would start. he hums as they start to ride off into the direction of the swamp. as they get closer and closer loc can still see the destuction from the fog. he gulps as his eyes filled with worry...

4:51 AM

@SirFüncelot

There were very few people who would describe their pack and transport animals as cute. Even among trolls, just a handful would consider them adorable. Majestic and scary, for sure, but cute? That was something new, but it brought a smile to Grendl’s lips. He had kind of already expected Loc to react in such a way, being all over the two, while he gently calmed Kal by petting his head with two fingers, reassuring him that he was the cutest of them all. Stretching, he was glad that they weren’t walking again. Getting to ride was such a nice comfort already. It was so much faster as well… Grendl liked it, though the destruction the dark fog had brought was very evident the further away from the capital they traveled. But that wasn’t all. With a smile, he noted the small, light green plants that fought their way through the dead plants on the ground. Yes, it would take some more time, but they were on the right track, even if Loc couldn’t see that yet. “Look.”, Grendl spoke up gently, steering his lizard over to a toppled-over tree, lifting some of the dead branches, revealing the thriving moss beneath it. “It just needs a little bit more time.”, he added, slowly returning to the road, falling into pace next to the fairy, extending a hand to brush against his arm. “Just think about it like the winter. The plants died, but they’ll come back to life in the spring. When we return, everything will be in bloom.” @Blue Beetle

he looks at grendl and nods. "yeah...you right.." he says sfotly. he would look around and try to think positive...grendl was right. he was always right with things like this.. he takes a deep breath before he looks at grendl and smiles "lead the way.." he says fotly. they would ride and ride, loc looking at all the things that the area was showing him. the animals and bugs, the plants and water. everything. he looks at grendl. his lover was from here...he smiles softly. he was finally seeing grendl's home...after years and years of them planning...he was here..fianlly doing it.. it would have been sooner if you didnt make him hate you.. his mind says to the fairy. he shakes his head trying to not let those thoughts go fully though his head. they were ok..they moved passed the past. it was ok...

4:21 AM

@SirFüncelot

Leading the way, Grendl left Loc to look around mostly on his own because he had never been to this specific part of the Swampland before either, and there weren’t really any things he could point out to him. Besides the few animals and even fewer plants, he could recognize. But he seemed lost in his thoughts anyway, so for now he kept quiet. That was until he spotted something through the low-hanging branches, which led to him slowing down his lizard, making it stop. Gently, he nudged Loc’s shoulder to shift his attention towards the colorful frogs that were sitting up on one of the higher branches, hidden among leaves and vines. Despite their vibrant colors, they were hard to spot, just their low but melodic croaking had pulled his attention towards them. “They usually don’t come out until nightfall, but then you can hear their croaking echo through the entire swamp.”, Grendl whispered, followed by a low chuckle. His gaze had already turned away from the frogs, focusing entirely on the fairy’s face to watch his reaction, though they didn’t have much time. Something stirred in his pocket, and like a lightning bolt, Kal darted out and up the tree, chasing after the frogs that jumped away from him as fast as they could. @Blue Beetle

he looks up as the trees. his eyes widen softly. he looked...traced. his eyes looking at the frogs and the different colors.. his eyes seemed to fasinated. he was focued on the frogs as kal shoots out. loc groans softly before whisleing as a high pitch. kal pokes his head up with a frog in his beak. "drop it." loc says but kal just wines and moves to grendl. loc sighs as he rubs his eyes and says "kal..please...we will get you food soon.." kale grumbles as he lets the frog go. the frog bounds off as kal flies to loc and nuzzle close as if saying sorry. loc holds the burd and stretches his head before saying "you will get to try all new things dont worry.."

5:00 AM

@SirFüncelot

Chuckling at Kal’s display, Grendl dug up a handful of nuts from another pocket, offering them to the small, hangry bird, before he decided to go hunt any other frogs around here. Feeding him one nut after the other to make sure he didn’t swallow any of them wrong, Grendl petted his head on Loc’s shoulder, scolding Kal lightly. “You have to be careful. Some of them are poisonous, and others fight back. You can’t just go around snatching them.”, he shook his head, hoping the bird would understand what he just told him. But just to be safe, he would probably have to keep an eye out for him. He just… Usually Kal didn’t hunt anything bigger than a dragonfly, so seeing him go for an albeit small frog was strange. “The same goes for you, Loc. Don’t go lick any colorful frogs around here.”, he smirked, moving his hand to pat him on the head as well with a smile, obviously teasing the fairy with his words. He didn’t expect him to eat anything strange, but it was best not to pet anything one didn’t know. Grendl had to learn that for the Fairy Kingdom as well. Even his first encounter with Kal hadn’t gone over that well, and he was glad the small bird had finally warmed up to him a bit. “It shouldn’t be much longer. It’s close to the border after all.”, he reassured, though Kal didn’t even hear him anymore. The bird had already sneaked off and was now digging headfirst through his pocket, happily munching on all the other snacks he had managed to hide from him up until now. @Blue Beetle

The two of them and kal would move to where they were staying. it was a small cabin that had private acess to a hot spring. it was prefect for them. loc and grendl took their time with relaxing and taking time for themselves. loc worked on his wings. by the end he was able to fly just like before. the small cabin and hot spring was enough for them two and of crouse kal. kal loved being able to lay near the warm steam to sleep and being close to his people. to his family. loc made sure to take care of grendl and not let him work trying ot take care of loc. they would use the spring every night and would even go on small walks around the cabin. loc loved to see the swamp and the home of his lover. it was now the last day. they were here for nearly a week. loc had calmed and knew that the city was safe. that his and grendl's people were safe. loc moves and starts to pack their bags. both his and grenlds. he was excited to see the central city of the land. he wanted to make a good impression on grendl's family.. he was worried about that. would they like him? would grendl call off their wedding if his family didnt like him? these anxieties were able to be seen from his face. he tries to hide them. loc moves their bags to their rides and moves ot find grendl and kal

9:38 AM

@SirFüncelot

The next week was certainly the best time Grendl had spent in a long time, maybe in his entire life. Not duties, no papers, no creeping fog trying to kill every living being, just him, Loc and a sometimes rather annoying little bird. He couldn’t be happier, even though this nice time was coming to an end now. Grendl had enjoyed every moment of it, being by Loc’s side, exploring the still unfamiliar swamp together. Now that it was over… They hadn’t even left yet, but he already missed the calm mornings together with no need for haste, because important documents needed their signatures or subjects required their attention. Surely this would change soon… Loc’s worries were rather obvious, even with him attempting to hide it. He had grown quiet while packing, a sure sign that he was lost in his own thoughts. Paired with his furrowed brow and his mouth, which resembled more a straight line than anything else. Grendl was certain that none of the good thoughts he had tried to plant over the course of the last few days had managed to calm his mind. He knew how overwhelming his family could get and reassured Loc that it wouldn’t matter, and yet… Watching the other move their things onto the two giant lizards, Grendl slowly stepped outside as well, Kal around his shoulder, like a big, fluffy collar, his head nuzzled into the crook of his neck. “You know, we don’t have to go visit my family. I don’t want to make you even more anxious. We can just visit the Swamplands by itself.”, Grendl offered, as he stepped closer, gently cupping Loc’s face and stroking his cheeks with his thumbs. “I know you think this is something you have to do, but I don’t care about this at all. I just want you to be happy and cheerful, but right now you’re none of that, Loc…”, he added, his own expression dropping slightly, as he looked Loc in the eyes. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and leans into his hands. he takes a deep breath as he listens to the taller man. he looks at grendl and says "i want to meet them..i..i am just nervous...we..we havent always had the best relastionship...trolls and fairies...what if...what if they dont like me..then you leave me.." his voice was softly as he looks down "i...i cant lose you...you are all i have now...you are my family.." he says. it was true. grendl was his only family. he didnt have anyone else..if grendl left him he would be going back to a empty tree...a empty bed...he didnt know how or if he would surivive that.. he didnt even want to think about it. "grendl..they are your family..i...i dotn want to make any issues jsut with me being there...maybe i should go..you visit then we meet back up.." he was putting grendl before himself. he didnt want grendl to leave him or to have any undo issues with his family because of loc. he knew that this meeting wouldnt go smooth. the two kingdoms have always had a rockly relationship

4:07 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl was just holding Loc's face in his hands, looking at him lovingly while he let the other finish speaking, though it was quite obvious that he didn't like what he was hearing. By the end of the fairy's monologue, he was squeezing his cheeks lightly and moving his forehead closer to bump it slightly against Loc's. "Nonsense! There is nothing unlikeable about you, Loc. And if they decide to keep holding onto past grudges instead of meeting you and learning about all the things we've been missing out on all these past centuries... That's on them!", he replied, tilting his head slightly for another quick peck onto his lips. "You're my family too, Loc. And I said so before, but I'll say it again: You're not going to get rid of me this easily. You have to try harder than to get my family to hate you. Not that I think that that's possible, but you get what I mean.", Grendl continued, fingers softly stroking across Loc's cheeks, brushing some stray strands of hair behind his ears. "We're gonna do this together, or we're not gonna do this at all. I'm gonna show you my home, and if they decide to be assholes, we leave." He truly hoped his reassurances were enough to convince Loc. He didn't want to have him bottle everything up inside of him again, just because he thought it would hurt him. Even if it did, it hurt much more to watch Loc struggle and be in pain, than anything he could ever request of him. Even if it meant cutting most ties with his family, Grendl would be alright. Maybe they realized their mistake later on. And even if they didn't, he got to keep Loc by his side. "Tell me if something bothers you, alright, love? I want to help you. I want you to be able to feel at home there, but I also know that some members of my family won't make it easy for you. But don't try to please them.", Grendl placed a kiss on both of Loc's cheeks. "I love you just the way you are. You are perfect, Loc. Never change. For anyone." @Blue Beetle

loc looks at grendl and nods "ok.." he knew the other was right. he knew that. but the small voice in his head was telling him the oppiste. he takes a deep breath and leans into grendl. his body relaxes as he takes deep breath and just listens to his lover. the fairy knew that they were stronger together...but he also knew that he didnt want to make any issues. he would try his best ot be the best verison of himself.. loc look at grendl and giggles as the kisses on his cheeks before the fairy brought him closer and kisses him on the lips. "ok...i love you too..but that means you cant get mad and yell ok...i dont wnat you to say something you reget towards your family.." he says as he looks at the other. loc knew how the other could get when he was mad. trust him he didnt want anyone to be on the other side. he kisse sgrendl once more before saying "well lets go. we want to be on time dont we?" he says before he moves away from grendl and back into the house. he makes sure they have everything before coming out and then getting onto their rides. he sits there and smiles at grendl. he loved this man.. and if that ment he had to please the family..then he would.

4:29 AM

@SirFüncelot

He truly hoped Loc would be alright. He knew best how his family could be and how prone to overthinking the fairy was, but there was no real way to prevent this besides offering him his full support. And if that meant agreeing to be on his best behavior and not shout then so be it. "Okay, okay... I promise that there will be no shouting or screaming and I won't use any insults as long as no one else started the fight first.", Grendl chuckled lightly, intending to do his best to follow this agreement. Sometimes things could get a bit heated and though he was sure some of his relatives were in need of a thorough scolding he couldn't decline one of Loc's requests. After making sure nothing got left behind they set out on their journey through a major part of the Swamp Lands. Coming upon small villages and bigger towns, though nothing as grand as the buzzing cities in the Fairy Kingdom. Most places were rather small and fairly well hidden for the untrained eye, yet most places welcomed them with open arms, not expecting their king to pass through or even getting the chance to meet a fairy. For most it was the first time, so most evenings resting were spent with Loc having to answer the townsfolk's curious questions. But Grendl hoped that seeing how willing trolls were to accept change, especially the younger generations, would boost Loc's confidence a bit. And like this he got to see even more of the vast beauty of his kingdom, no place like the other.

4:47 AM

It took roughly another week until they finally reached the capital, though the biggest city of the troll kingdom didn't really look like that. At first glance it appeared not much different from any other village, though a long dead tree in the center as well as the many small buildings built around it, connected via various platforms and bridges above the swampy ground was the biggest difference from the other places they had been so far. The flowers seemed to also bloom a bit bigger and grow a bit taller, as if wanting to make the most out of the last warm days of fall. "Welcome to the capital of the Swamp Lands and the place I grew up in.", Grendl proclaimed as they took their first step into the city, turning around to get a look at Loc's reaction, not sure if he had expected more or something different. Seeing how big his palace was and how bright and colorful all the plants were there... Grendl felt like this may be a slight disappointment for him, though he didn't want to lose all hope. So far Loc had seemed to like it. Surely this would be no different, right? @Blue Beetle

loc would ride and follow grendl. each town they stopped at and rested the fairy wouldnt mind telling the trolls about fairy and the kingdom. he even let some of the smaller children fly with him. he never let his smile or excitement fade. he was always happy. he would res twith grendl and would ask questions about the flowers and differnt things. when they finally go to the captial look looks around. his eyes widen slightly as he looks around. his eyes were taking everything in. he flies to a flower near them and looks at it "this...this is amazing! this flower is the size of me!" he says as he jumps just barely touching the leaves of the flower. he runs to grendl and kisses him softly as he smiles "it is beatufile." he says softly as he looks around and smiles. he looks at grendl and gigles "well i want to see your room! you have seen mind! time for me to steal things from you!" he giggles

5:16 AM

@SirFüncelot

He had been worried for seemingly nothing. Seeing how excited Loc was to look at all the different things. If he kept running around like that he would end up tripping and falling, probably getting stuck in the swamp, but Grendl couldn't help but chuckle nonetheless, watching as the fairy darted around before returning to him for a kiss. Grabbing his hands in an attempt to maybe ground him a bit Grendl tried to get Loc to calm down a bit and not combust from all of the excitement he felt right now. "Slow down, Loc. Remember what I told you about the swamp? You don't want to fall in there and get stuck. It will take hours to get you back out and even longer until you are clean again.", Grendl tried to scold him through silent laughs. He was just like a child. It was adorable to watch and he didn't really want to stop him, just make him aware of the possible dangers that could await him here. "You'll get to see my room. Don't worry. We'll stay there after all.", with that he gently pulled him along, Kal perking up on top of his shoulder, curiously looking around as well, as the king got recognized on the streets and greeted with excitement as well as confused stares towards the fairy he was dragging along.

5:33 AM

As much as Grendl just wanted to retreat to his room and get some well needed rest, he already expected his family to be waiting for them. After all he had announced their visit to be expected in the next couple of days. So it shouldn't have been a surprise to him to get knocked to the ground as soon as he opened the door to the main palace building, leading Kal to bolt in panic, looking for shelter in the crook of Loc's neck. A smaller troll had thrown themselves down from somewhere above the door, taking Grendl down with him while giggling and screaming in joy, followed by a second child's voice that came from somewhere above as well, before dropping down to the ground as well, starting to tie Grendl's feet together while the other kept him pinned to the ground by sitting on top of his chest. @Blue Beetle

loc settles down as he looks at the other and nods. "ok ok.." he says before he would look around and smiles. he could see how the people loved their king..loc looks back and sighs. he wondered if the kingdom would be in the same place as it is now if they didnt fight.. he shakes his head before walking with grendl up to the doors. both kal and loc jump and loc even flies up into the arm to get away from....a smaller troll? loc lands before watching the now two children jump on grendl and start tieing him up. the fairy giggles softly as he holds kal into his arms and syas "what..what is happening?" he looks to grendl and then to the children. he would take a deep breah as he smiles.

5:40 AM

@SirFüncelot

Confused, the two troll children turned their heads around, not having noticed the other person their big brother had brought along, though as soon as they laid eyes on Loc a spark seemed to form in their eyes, and Grendl couldn’t even react fast enough to stop them from doing something stupid. “Econ, Anje, stop right there!”, he demanded, while they made their way over to Loc, arms raised, ready to grab him as well. “That’s no way to greet guests!”, Grendl added, making sure to use his stern voice, finally bringing them to a halt, though both crossed their arms in front of their chests and began to pout. Grendl shook his head, shaking off the rope that was still just loosely wrapped around his ankles, to give them a serious glance. “I’m happy to see you two, too. So come here for a proper hug.”, he took two more steps towards them before kneeling down and opening his arms wide. Grendl’s expression had softened, while he waited for them to come to him. At first, they were reluctant, but then quickly darted over to nearly knock him down again with how hard they impacted against his chest, wrapping tiny arms around his torso. He returned the hugs just as eager, glancing at Loc to judge his reaction, smiling lightly to reassure him that everything was alright, and they would talk about this as soon as he wasn’t constricted by two little brothers who had missed him a little bit too much. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the two and slowly backs away. his wings raise up to take flight before grendl calls them and the smaller trolls stop and go hug their brother. loc smiles softly at the sight. his mind also turned.. you kept him from his family. he blinks as he tries to not let that voice take over. he takes a deep breath as kal was hiding and growling lowely. loc looks at the bird and shushes him as he pulls kal from his neck into his arms and rubs the bird/cat's belly. kal starts to purr but still glarring at the small boys who were loving on his dad! loc sood there as he waited for them to be done. he didnt want to intruppt. he smiles at the three and says "hi.." he waves at the boys

8:56 AM

@SirFüncelot

After they had finally hugged enough, the two troll boys pulled away, but still remained close to Grendl. Once more, they turned around to squint at Loc, not returning his greeting and instead turning to whisper something into Grendl’s ear, who just rolled his eyes and sighed. He shot Loc another apologetic smile, while he listened to their mumbling. “You both know it’s not nice to whisper in front of guests.”, another unfamiliar voice, rang through the small foyer they were still standing in as a tall troll woman approached from one of the many open doors. She seemed a bit younger than Grendl, but certainly even taller than him. Moving past Loc at first without acknowledging him, she grabbed both boys and dragged them towards Loc. Making them stand in front of her, she finally looked at him, her expression stern, though her eyes had a kind spark to them. “Please excuse the behavior of those two idiots. I’m sure you are well acquainted with it due to a certain someone, though,", she offered, slightly bowing her head, as well as the ones of her two younger brothers. “Yeree. Nice to meet you. I heard from Grendl that you would accompany him. I hope you’ve liked what you’ve seen from the Swamp Lands so far.”, Yeree continued, unable to keep Econ and Anje restrained any longer. They wiggled free from her grasp and ran away as fast as their feet could carry them, only their laughter remaining. Now was also the time for Grendl to step up again, moving besides Loc, to grab his hand. “Glad to see those two are doing well. You too, Yeree, it’s been a while.”, Grendl smiled, getting pulled into another bone-shattering hug. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the two and stnads there. he didnt know really what to do....he watches as a even taller women walks, grabs the two and the bow to loc. he smiles and says "please..dont bow..it is nice to meet you.." he says as the two boys run off. he looks up at grendl taking the other's hand as he smiles. he watches the two as he stands there. his eyes sadend alittle. he felt..out of place..he smiles and tries to not let it show. "it is wonderful here..i have been enjoying the views and different people we haev met so far.." he says as he pets kal. kal moving out fo loc's arms and to grendl slightly snapping at Yeree. loc rolls his eyes as he whispers and calls the bird back to him. he speaks in fairy to the bird. he was mouthing and cussing out the smaller bird to be nice and kind. he turns back to the others "sorry..he is alittle mean sometimes.."

11:18 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl just chuckled, while Loc was scolding the little bird, understanding enough to grasp the curse words. Kal certainly was overprotective, though there wasn’t really a reason for that. It was still adorable, and he would let him know later, how grateful he was for Kal being protective over him. The little bird seemed to have fully accepted him. Remembering how he had tried to bite him at first, after his return to the Fairy Kingdom… They had come a long way, hadn’t they? “I guess it’s best if I keep my distance then and don’t offer you a hug as well.”, Yeree’s expression dropped slightly, though it wasn’t noticeable right away. Of all of his siblings, Grendl was sure that she would accept Loc the easiest. She had a kind heart, even if she didn’t look like it at first glance. “I wouldn’t want to upset the little one even further. He seems rather fond of you two.”, she added before taking a step to help Kal calm down, smiling lightly at the two of them. Squeezing Loc’s hand slightly, Grendl turned to look at him, wanting to check in with him to see if everything was alright. He wasn’t sure if they would meet his entire family right now, or if they got a chance to rest first. They certainly needed it, and it would give him a moment to talk with Loc about all of this in peace. But of course that wasn’t going to be the case… “Gren, mother is expecting you in the gathering hall. She’s been in a bad mood since you announced the peace with the Fairy Kingdom…”, Yeree began, looking a bit worried at Loc. “She wants to see you alone.” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at yeree and smiles "he is just a baby.." he says sfotyl as he looks at the two and then to grendl. his eyes widen as yeree speaks. "i..oh..right.." he looks down as he steps away from grendl "i am ok grendl..i wil just..um.." he looks around. "i will go fly around..just to stretch my wings and so kal can as well.." loc looks down as he pets kal. he felt down...his ears slightly dropped as he tries to not show that. he takes a deep breath before tossing kal up and the bird takes flight. loc kisses grendl cheek as he smiles. "i will be ok..just going to fly around.." he says softly. his eyes still showed he was upset but he didnt want to bother anyone. he takes a deep breath before he turns to yeree and smiles "i cant wait to get know you better.." he bows lowly before he takes off into the sky. he goes as high as he can before he falls and catches himself and flies

5:49 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl noticed Loc’s shift in expression, and though he wanted to reach out and stop him from leaving, he knew his mother’s mood would only get worse if he kept her waiting any longer. He would check up on him later and explain the situation, hoping that Loc hadn’t gotten overwhelmed by his siblings or the new surroundings. As much as he had wanted for them to just have a great time, it wasn’t as easy as that. “I’ll come show you around as soon as I’m done!”, Grendl offered, though Loc had already flown off. He sighed, not liking how the situation was evolving. He had wanted to show the fairy how nice his home was, but now that they were finally here, he regretted dragging him along. His siblings surely weren’t the problem, but just as he had thought, his mother was out for trouble, and he wasn’t having any of that! “Go, before mother gets even angrier. I’ll see if I can catch up to him. Maybe we can look around town instead.”, Yeree offered with a kind smile and a pat on Grendl’s shoulder, before she started to walk in the same direction Loc had gone in with quick steps in an attempt to catch up to him. He knew he should catch up to Loc himself, but first he had to deal with his mother. Grendl wouldn’t take any disrespect towards his future husband, and he wouldn’t allow her to doubt any of his decisions. She wasn’t there. She hadn’t seen what he had. And she certainly was no longer queen! She could offer suggestions, but he made the final decisions. No matter if she liked that or not.

5:59 AM

With determined steps, Grendl walked towards the gathering hall, standing proud and tall, carrying himself with the best posture he could muster. He was prepared for a lot as he opened the door, but certainly not to see his mother and his uncle, both glaring at him as if he had just put the kingdom to ruin. Of course, those two had huddled together to work against him. He should have known from the beginning… At least no one was screaming at him yet. He had even expected them to throw things at him, but instead Grendl had to just prepare for a rather taxing verbal argument that went on for much too long, leaving him tired and exhausted, unable to walk out before making his point known. @Blue Beetle

loc was up in a large tree. his knees were pulled into his chest. his eyes were closed as he sighs. "what am i doing...i am ruining everything..." he sighs as he leans back and lays on the branch. he takes a deep breath as he looks at the sky. kal purrs softly as he lays near the fairy. "kal...what am i doing..they wont like me..." he groans softly as he rubs his eyes. loc would sit up and just sit there. he didnt want to leave right now...he knew he was most likely over reacting but his mind was running around and crazy. he didnt want to hurt grendl..but he was scared...scared that grendl would leave him...tears come to his eyes as he sobs sfotly. kal looks at his owner and coos before he nuzzles close. as the sun started to set kal moves and flies to find grendl. leaving loc. loc started to shiver as the ngithw as getting colder. kal calls for grendl and whines as he tries to find the lover of his owner. once he did he would pull at grendl's shirt wanting grendl to follow

6:16 AM

@SirFüncelot

It took him an eternity before he could finally leave. Defeated and with his shoulders slumped, though, he didn’t have much time to relax or think about anything specific. A rather familiar, miserable sound reached his ears, making his worries rise once more. Kal could be overdramatic, but the sounds he made right now could only mean that Loc was either hurt somewhere or in grave danger, and he didn’t like either of those options. Grendl had thought that maybe Yereen had managed to find him, but knowing how good he was at hiding… With worry in his eyes, he let himself get pulled outside by Kal, following the anxious bird to a particularly large tree at the edge of town. Thankfully, it seemed sturdy enough to hold the fairy, but didn’t have enough low-hanging branches to allow him to get up there easily. How much he hated not having a pair of wings of his own. It made this so much worse… Grendl wanted nothing more than to comfort Loc, and yet he wasn’t able to. His only option was to send Kal up to him and hope the bird would be able to coax him out of hiding.

7:23 AM

“Loc? Love? Can you hear me?”, he asked up towards the tree in a slightly raised voice, while also trying to not pull any more attention than absolutely needed on them. There was no time for him to be tired and exhausted. He still had other issues to deal with, even though he kind of hated it. All Grendl had wanted was to return to Loc, pull him in for a hug, tell him about the meeting, and then make all the negativity disappear by showing him around his home and taking him out for some nice food. Instead, he was stuck here, dealing with more problems that weren’t any of their fault. “Could you please come down here? I’m afraid… I won’t be able to make it up there on my own.”, he explained with a sigh, hoping that it might help. At least knowing that Loc was alright would be a good thing. Even if he wasn’t ready to come down yet. Grendl would wait as long as that would take, sitting down at the base of the tree to wait. @Blue Beetle

Lox looks down and sees his love. His heart hurt as kal pushes him and loc just jumps off and flies down. He crashes into grendl holding onto him. Tears rose as the small fairy held onto the troll. His body smaller and curled up. “I…am sorry..” he mumbles as he held onto the other. His eyes watering and his body shivering just from the cold. It was still winter and he had been up in the trees without a winter coat on. Love looks at grendl and wipes his eyes “I..I felt..so awkward..I..” he wipes his eyes. “They don’t like me..right?…that is what the meeting was about..” the smaller being just curled up into grendl. Showing his anxious being. Showing his fears. Kal tries to muzzle into the hug as he wraps around grendl’s neck. He just wanted his family to be happy..

8:57 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl would be lying if he said that he had expected Loc to fling himself down from the tree like this, right into his arms. He still caught him, but was knocked down onto his butt as he wrapped his arms tightly around him, offering as much comfort and warmth as he could muster, while stroking his back and kissing the top of his head. This wasn't how he wanted things to turn out, but they could figure something out together, right? “Hey… Hey… What are you apologizing for?”, Grendl answered gently, placing another kiss on Loc’s temple, while pulling him even closer, letting him settle in his lap not caring about the slightly damp ground he was sitting on. “None of this is your fault, you know? And… My mother and uncle were hating a lot of things I did and that they didn’t agree with.”, he clarified with a deep sigh, leaning his head to the side slightly, to rub his cheek against Kal’s head. “They didn’t like me going to you to begin with to deal with the situation. They were fine with the fairies potentially getting wiped out by the fog. They didn’t agree with my orders or with me wanting to support you. They didn’t like our agreement with the border town, and they didn’t like me going into the fog together with some fairies. They think us joining forces is a bad idea, because trolls and fairies can never live together.”, Grendl began recollecting the most important aspects of their talk, though he made sure to not use any of the slurs they had used for the fairies. He had snapped at them and had been inches away from doing more than that, but Loc probably wouldn’t have wanted that.

4:43 AM

“But yes… They also have a rather strong opinion on you and… They don’t agree with my decision to marry you.”, he added, followed by a deep sigh, while he cupped Loc’s cheeks to make the fairy look at him. “But I told them that I don’t give a single fuck about their opinion and that nothing could ever change my mind. It’s their loss for not even wanting to meet you, though… Maybe it’s better that way. I don’t think I’d be able to hold myself back should they insult you.”, Grendl continued, kissing the tip of Loc’s nose. “How about I show you the place where I used to hide when I was younger? Around the time we started to write letters. I think you will like it there.” @Blue Beetle

he looks at his love. his eyes watering sligjhtly as the other spoke. he listen to the taller male about hte meeting and what had gone on. he just sat there and watched his lover. he takes a deep breath as he nods "i dont want you to hurt anyone...they...they have a right to feel that way..we havent alwasy gotten along and my father didnt do anything to help that..i..i just want to try and show them i am better...i am trying to be better..." he looks down. he had broken grendl's heart. had made the other cry and be upset. but he didnt want that to get in the way of him trying to build a relationship. he takes a deep breath and smiles "i would like that..maybe i will hide there if i need to.." he was shivering slightly as he looks at the other and kisses him softly. loc loved this man...he loved him so much. the fairy would get up and pull grendl with him before taking his hand and says "lets go..i wanna see the area!" he smiles. he would try and make up for the tiem that they had lost.

6:22 AM

@SirFüncelot

Of course, Loc didn’t like when he got angry or violent. That’s why he tried to hold back to begin with, though it wasn’t always easy. Especially with this. Especially if someone dared to insult his love, but he would try to hold back and not lose his patience. He could do at least that much, and now it wasn’t important anyway. Brushing away Loc’s tears while he talked, Grendl smiled softly while they got up. Kal made himself a bit more comfortable on his shoulders, trying to wiggle his way into the top of his shirt to keep warm. He didn’t stop him, knowing that it was probably cold for the both of them. “I should have made you put on another coat. You’re gonna get sick like this.”, he mumbled, taking off his own thin jacket to instead put it around Loc’s shoulder, while pushing the hands they were holding into the pocket to at least keep one of them warm for the fairy. “If you decide to hide there, I’ll have a much easier time finding you. And it won’t be as cold. If you want, we can even stash some snacks there for Kal so he won’t eat anything he isn’t supposed to.”, Grendl added, to lighten the mood while they walked, not wanting to discuss his meeting any further right now. The place they were walking to wasn’t that far off, also located on the outskirts of town, it looked like an abandoned workshop from the outside, though Grendl was quick to unlock the door and open it wide for Loc. “It may be a little bit dusty. It’s been a bit since I’ve had time and reason to come here.”, he explained, stepping inside, lighting some candles and lamps so Loc could properly look around.

6:54 AM

“Welcome to my workshop!”, Grendl proclaimed, turning towards Loc with his arms opened wide, after firing up the fireplace as well. It was a rather tight space, crammed full of different tools and materials, without particular order. In the middle stood a workbench, still scattered with sketches, letters and books. There was an obvious amount of chaos all over the place; a small bed was shoved in a corner, taken over by boxes and a particularly large pile of neatly folded letters. A large shelf on one of the walls held crystals, gems and ores, as well as all the things Loc had ever gifted Grendl, no matter how small or insignificant it seemed, ranging from dried flowers, to a small wooden bird and a colorful bauble. Everything was rather dusty and unorganized, but at least they would remain mostly undisturbed here. Though Grendl was slightly embarrassed about quite a few things here. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the other and walks with him. "i would like that.." he giggles softly as they walk towards the small hut. he walks into the small workshop and his eyes widen. he saw all hsi gifts...tears come to his eyes "y.-you kept everything?" he moves to the shelves and touches a small wooden bird. he rembered craving it...he remeber he sat on a branch that looked towards the troll land...he felt like he was closer that way... he looks at the box of letters and giggles "i rember all the times i would write to you and then get a letter and how many we use to write...poor carrier birds.." he giggles sitting on the bed and looks at the small bird. he takes a deep breath as he pulls his knees up to his chest. "i..i..why did you keep all of these..even..even after our fight...i would think you would be so upset.." he mumbles softly. he still had everything..but he had hid them. put them somewhere he coudlnt get too easily...it was to help him get over the other but..he never did..he would hide and just look at the sky..hoping to be looking at the same stars as grendl

7:02 AM

@SirFüncelot

“Of course I did!”, Grendl replied as if it were the only logical thing to do, though he could understand the confusion. It would make sense to get rid of all of these things, but he’s had his reasons. Helping Kal crawl out from within his shirt, he let the little bird explore the room to his heart’s content, while he approached Loc on the bed, putting both hands left and right from where he was sitting to be able to lean in very close and place another gentle kiss right on the tip of his nose. “Oh, I was pretty upset, and I did try to get rid of them, but… Even though I was angry, I just couldn’t do it. Every time I tried, I remembered the happy memories connected to each and every single one of them. After that, I just wasn’t able to.”, Grendl explained with a sigh, resting his head on the fairy’s shoulder, looking at him with a soft expression upon his face. “They are part of my treasure hoard, after all. Losing them would mean losing some of my power, and we can’t have that, can we?”, he grinned at him, moving to kiss his cheek. “I wasn’t able to look at them for a very long time, though. That’s why I haven’t really been. Before I spent days hurled up in here, making all those little trinkets for you.”, he added, pulling the pendant free from underneath Loc’s shirt and rubbing his thumb across it. “I also made your ring here.” Grendl grabbed Loc’s hand, kissing the back of his hand. “I’m glad you liked it enough to say yes. It’s made from the same gem as your necklace, which I think makes you part of my hoard now as well.” @Blue Beetle

he looks at the other as they were close together. his eyes closing slightly as he smiles. "i love them..always will.." he loved that grendl had made the ring and neckalce...it made him feel slightly bad for his ring being made by someone else...he takes a deep breath as he pulls grend back with him and into the bed. loc lays next to grendl and says "i hide the stuff from you..thought i hide them i wouldnt miss you...yet everyngiht..i couldnt sleep..i would even wear your old robe...it wrapped around me and the scent of you on it...it lost the scent but it gave me comfort.." he says softly. his eyes closing as they just lay there. he takes a deep breath as he reaches over and grabs a few letters. he opens on gently as he reads. dear my love grendl, Today hasnt been the greatest. father is still fighting with everyone it seems. i miss you and wish you were here for me to watch the sun with. see the stars and sky. i hope you are watching the same stars as me. kal misses you more than i do i think. he is curled up in your clothes you have left here..he is finally starting to get his grown feathers and is getting bigger and bigger...i hope i will be able to see you soon.. with love, Loc loc smiles as he looks at the ohter. "i missed those days.."

8:21 AM

@SirFüncelot

It was a little bit uncomfortable to lay down in bed next to Loc with all the things that were still strewn across it, but Grendl didn’t really care too much, kicking them out without a second thought as he settled next to the fairy, arms wrapped around his waist to keep him close. The bed was a little bit small for the both of them, but that just meant they had to cuddle together closer. He stroked Loc’s back while he talked, his eyes closed as well as he hummed in response. “Sometimes I laid here as well. Not often because I didn’t want to remember, but I kept rereading your letters. They were my small piece of you.”, he replied, burying his face in the crook of Loc’s neck. “We’re bringing those days back now. Though Kal will never again be as small and cute as he was then.”, Grendl teased, earning himself an annoyed whistle from across the room, followed by the sound of something falling down to the ground. Kal certainly understood too much for his own good, but he just chuckled, focusing on Loc instead. “Do you think you can hide yourself away here when it gets too much? I guess my siblings know this place exists, but they probably won’t come looking for you here unless they watch you go inside.”, Grendl explained, brows furrowed, wondering if that was a good idea or not. They probably wouldn’t cause any problems, but he still wasn’t sure if Loc wanted to meet them or not. “Here.”, he continued, putting the rusty, old key in Loc’s hand. “Now you can get in and out. Just… Let me in too, will you?”, he followed up his statement with a soft kiss onto Loc’s lips. “We can deal with everything else tomorrow. Right now, I’m just happy to have you here with me.” @Blue Beetle

he looks at the key and smiles. "i will make sure to let you in.." he says as he looks at the other. "i would like to just...rest here..maybe we can clean off the bed.." he smiles as he sits up and gets off the bed. the small fairy would put the key and the letter onto the desk before saying "come on!" he would pull on grendl and smiles. he would pull grendl and just slowly swey. "dance with me my love." the small fairy kisses the other and smiles. "i want to see your room...and the castle..can we go there and just rest.." he moves aorund the room slightly dancing in the small workroom. he loved this..this moment. loc loves grendl so much

8:21 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl was ready to do whatever it took to lighten Loc's mood, so to see him smile was a small success in his mind. He returned it with just as much love and adoration, letting himself get pulled along, though he didn’t get very far trying to clear off the things scattered about the bed. The fairy pulled him close again, making him chuckle and shake his head. He was silly, but he loved that about Loc. It was small moments like this that made him fall even more in love with him. “Why don’t we stay here tonight, and get back tomorrow?”, Grendl suggested, while wrapping his arms around Loc’s waist to join him. He wasn’t a particularly good dancer, but at least this much he could manage, though for their wedding… “Do you think we should practice this? Dancing, I mean. You know I’m rather bad at it, and I wouldn’t want to keep stepping on your feet.”, he mumbled, not wishing to disturb the peaceful moment, while they circled around the room, his chin resting on Loc’s head. If they were dancing anyway, why not get some practice in as well, though that might exhaust the fairy again. Maybe it had been a stupid idea. “We don’t have to…”, Grendl added, after thinking about it a little bit longer, sighing deeply. This was supposed to be their break, and yet somehow this was even more stressful than the stuff they had to deal with so far. “I just thought it would be a good opportunity with no one watching us. I would feel bad if I kept on stepping on your feet and just turning in circles like this…”, he got quieter, remembering how nice the fairy dances he had witnessed had looked. So effortless and weightless, though that was mostly due to their ability to fly. Grendl wasn’t expecting to pull off anything like that, but he wasn’t too familiar with any specific dances they might have. At least none that involved a pair dancing together. “I want to properly dance with you!”, he proclaimed after the short break, his voice filled with determination. @Blue Beetle

he looks at the other and smiles soflty. he nods. he was about to speak before grendl says with determintation. loc makes the other look at him as he smiles "grendl..i would love to practice with you...and you are a good dancer..just because we fly and can do flips in the air doesnt mean you are bad.." loc kisses grendl as he smiles "i want to have our dance be special..for us. no one else." he didnt want the other to think he had to be perfect at dancing for loc.. he takes the other hands and kisses them. "we can practice as much as you want. i will teach you how to watz and everything..ok?" he says holding the other face slightly. "i can teach you some of our traditional dances..maybe we can figure out how to make them our own with me flying and you on the ground?" he says he kisses the other grently his wings flapping to make them the same level. "i love you..for you..not for your dancing talent.." he giggles as he holds onto the other. his eyes looking at him..with so much love. "i am worried i wont be good here..i wont make your mother like me even in the slightist...or your siblings...i got so worried...i know it is stupid..i..i just want to have the support of your family...since...i dont have a family.." tears come to his eyes slightly

8:32 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl loved that idea. With Loc up in the air, the risk of him stepping on his feet was nearly nonexistent, and he had always admired how graceful he looked up into the air and to somehow incorporate that into their wedding dance… It made him happy, putting a small smile on his lips as he wrapped his arms around his waist to hold him close. “I would love that, Loc. It sounds like a beautiful idea, but you have to be patient with me. I’m not sure how quick I’ll be able to pick up on the things you’ll teach me.” Grendl chuckled lightly, easily spinning them around at a slow pace, swaying through the room to an inaudible melody seemingly only the both of them could hear. “And I love you because you are you, as well, Loc.”, he returned, gently moving the fairy closer to softly bump both of their foreheads against each other. “I already told you that I don’t care if they end up liking you or not. I don’t care about that. If they aren’t happy with my choice, they can leave. I’m not forcing them to be part of my life if they only end up making it more miserable that way.”, he continued to explain, gently cupping Loc’s face with one hand to gently wipe away his tears. “They are my family, and I will never stop loving them, but if they choose what my happiness has to look like, while putting their own happiness above mine, I won’t be able to continue keeping them in my life.” He paused for a moment, followed by a rather heavy sigh. “I’m not sure about my mother, but I think my siblings might end up liking you if you give them a little bit of time. You managed to convince me too, after all. And even if they don’t… Everyone gets to choose their family. You’re not alone, Loc. You’ve got me and Kal for now. And who says there won’t be others in the future?”, Grendl continued doing his best to seize the other’s worries, pressing a short kiss onto his cheek as he slowed their dancing a little bit.

9:22 AM

“If you’ll allow me, I'll properly introduce you to my siblings again tomorrow. Maybe we can start with Yeree and meet her somewhere outside. Slowly make our way down the line until you’ve met everyone?” He hoped that this might work, confident that his siblings would quickly take a liking to Loc and that that would boost his confidence to keep him going. Otherwise… If no one here wanted to see them, they could also leave and just spend their time somewhere more pleasant in the Swamplands. @Blue Beetle

he looks at the other and takes a deep breath. "i know you say that..i just..worry..i know it is stupid.." he says as he nuzzles into the other. his breathing was soft and even as he leans into the other. "i would love to try and have them like me...i think it would be good to just work our way down.." he says softly as he smiles. he wanted to have the grendl's siblings like him. he hoped maybe then he would feel more confident.. he takes a deep breath as he smiles. "i need a shower and my clohtes..so do you want to get those and a shower together then come back and just lay and cuddle..?" he says softly as he kisses the other and giggles. "i love you grendl..i am sorry i am not confient..i just want to make sure that i do good for you and me..you know? i want to make you proud and happy to call me your husband.." he says softly as the other. "maybe i could see if i can make your mother like me? at least try..i can handle whatever they say to me..but you cant get mad.."

4:06 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc always worried too much, but that was just how he was, and if it were the other way around… Grendl would probably do the same. He would have wanted Loc’s parents to like him as well, and he would have tried rather hard to achieve that. So it did make sense for the fairy to think similarly. But they had plenty of time. He was sure they would like him as soon as they got to know him a little bit better. Grendl was sure of that. “That sounds good. We shouldn’t stumble into anyone on the way, either. It’s too late for anyone to be out and about.”, he replied, running a hand through Loc’s hair while he held him close, pressed flush against his body, as he looked down at him with a gentle smile. “I love you too, even if you worry a little too much, Loc.” Following his words with a gentle kiss on Loc’s forehead, he chuckled lightly. “Shouldn’t you be more concerned about me liking you? Which I already do, and nothing can change that, but if you try that hard for my siblings, I might get jealous.” It was obviously meant to tease the other and lighten up the mood. Grendl knew that Loc was his, and even when the fairy tried to get closer to them, he was sure he would be alright. Maybe he would be slightly offended if Loc spent more time with them than him, but most of the time he would just be overly dramatic over it.

9:41 PM

“It will be hard to not get angry if all they do is insult you, but I can try my best.”, he mumbled, not too confident in his ability to restrain himself, but with Loc by his side, it would at least get a little bit easier. And if it was what he asked of him… He could at least try. “But you have to promise me that you will tell me if it ever gets too much. I’ll get you out of there, preferably without shouting too much, okay?”, Grendl added, effortlessly picking the fairy up to bring them both on eye level while giving Loc a stern look to make him understand how important that was for him. He didn’t want to watch him hurt even more. Especially not while he tried to do something to please him. Loc was more important than his stubborn mother or uncle. If they didn’t want to understand, then this was on them… @Blue Beetle

Loc smiles and giggles. He kisses the other and nods “ok I promise I will let you know. Now let’s go! I am tired and I want to sleep.” He would flutter his wings gently before kissing the other and moving to the door. Kal moves to follow them as they move to get their things. Once they had a chnage of clothes Loc would take grendl’s hand and smiles $he would lead the other back to the small hut lov starts a small fire in the fireplace and then pulls off his shirt. He groans softly as he stretches and looks at grendl. “Let’s get in bed..” he pulls Grendl as he slips off his pants and changed into grendl shirt he had. One of many. Loc climbs into the bed and waits for grendl before curling up and yawning. “I want to meet your siblings. I want to have some connection with them..” he smiles softly.

1:55 PM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl was only smiling, hoping Loc would really do as he said, but just to make sure he would try to pay close attention to him. Sometimes he liked to swallow things down and… Usually, that didn’t go well for the both of them. Still… It was adorable to see him want to try so hard, so for now he wouldn’t do anything like that and only hope that everything went well for them. Anything else… Hopefully, his family could manage to like Loc. It would mean a lot to him, though Grendl couldn’t help but wonder if it would be different were his father still alive. Would it be easier? He had been strict, but he had been the one to try and get close to the fairies in the first place. Maybe it would have been easier to convince his mother with him still around. He shook the thoughts off, following Loc back to grab a change of clothes before they went to bed, making sure they grabbed something small to eat on the way as well. Otherwise, Kal would probably eat them in their sleep, and he didn’t really want to end up as bird food. That sounded rather unpleasant. Trying to prevent that as well as Kal stealing their blanket during the night, Grendl set up a small nest for the bird nearby inside an empty box, making sure to only use the softest fabrics he had lying around. “How many of those do you have? Did you even bring any of your own clothes?”, Grendl chuckled after finally noticing Loc wearing his shirt after they had settled down in the bed. Space was a little bit tight, but with the fairy mostly settled on his chest, they made it work. “We’ll start working on that tomorrow. After a good night's rest and a delicious breakfast, alright?”, he added, pressing a kiss to Loc’s forehead. “I’m sure they’ll love you. They just need to warm up to you first. You remember how grumpy I was in the beginning?” @Blue Beetle

he looks at the other. "you were very very grumpy." he giggles softly as he nuzzles into grendl and sighs "i want them to like me...at least alittle..that way when we have milestones..they can be there..." he says softly as he takes a deep breath and sighs. he just nuzzles into the other before his breathing was calming and then his body relaxed. he just watned to sleep and dream happy...he would fall asleep almsot right away as he laid there. safe in his lover's arms. his breathing was soft and even as he laid there. kal moves to curl up and sleeps next to the two of their heads. he curls up and purrs softly as the bird laid there and slept. the night was calm and sweet as they laid there and slept. their breahting synced as they slept. the morning light would come up to early as he laid there and loc graons softly. he sits up and stretches as he rubs his eyes. "grendl.." he mumbles softly as he nuzzles into the other

10:13 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl chuckled, snuggling closer to Loc upon hearing that. Glad to hear that he apparently wasn’t as grumpy anymore, though that was mostly due to Loc. Without him here, he probably would have returned to his prior, grumpy personality. But like this… How could he not be happy? Smiling, he hugged him a little bit tighter, feeling Kal curl up close to both of their heads. This was peaceful, leaving him content and more than happy as he slowly drifted off to sleep, thankfully without any bad dreams that could wake him in the middle of the night. Already used to the bright morning light, Grendl had buried his head into the pillow, hiding away from the early sun rays, grumbling slightly as he felt Loc stir next to him. He wasn’t in the mood yet to get up, feeling like they had barely gotten enough sleep. Tugging on his waist, he pulled him back down onto the bed, pressing his face against his chest to keep hiding from the inevitable fate of having to get up. “Five more minutes… I’ve got to share you with my siblings today… What if you end up liking them more?”, Grendl mumbled into Loc’s shirt, tightening his grip. This was mostly his tired brain saying stupid things while he tried to go back to sleep. He didn’t really believe that Loc could end up liking them more, but that didn’t mean that he wouldn’t get jealous should they decide to take a liking to him and steal the fairy away from him. There were so many of them that it was very likely that that would happen at some point. “I have to enjoy the peace and quiet as long as it lasts…” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the other and whines softly "grendl..we have to get up.." he wiggles out of the other arms before stretching and moves to starts a small fire to make hot water to make some morning tea. he looks at grendl and kisses the other forehead "grendl..come on.." he looks at the other. "Mordak Grendlesh Hvittehorn...get up so we can start our day." he knew the other hated his full name. "come one now." he takes two cups and quickly washes them before he pours the hot water and puts a tea bag in both of the cups. "come on. i made tea." he says softly as he kisses the other forehead and hands him the cup. kal moves to try and find food. he whimpers as he was hungry "come on. we want to make sure that we have breakfast for the day that we have ahead of us."

10:14 AM

@SirFüncelot

With an unhappy groan he let Loc go, watching him get up and stretch with a half open eye, before rolling over to sprawl out in the entirety of the bed. Grendl stretched as well, though his eyes remained closed and he didn’t move too much. That was until he received his forehead kiss and… The sudden mention of his full name made him open his eyes, an expression of surprise and dissatisfaction spreading across his features. “Loc…”, he groaned, dragging out the other’s name as much as possible. “You know I hate when you call me that… I should have never told you my entire name…”, Grendl pouted slightly, sluggishly sitting up in bed and rubbing his eyes. The tea only helped a little bit, as he mostly just stared down at it, trying to not shut his eyes again, even though he was sitting up. “You know I need some time to wake up… It’s too early… It’s probably still foggy outside…”, he kept on complaining, though slowly scooting out of bed with a yawn, to make his way over to Loc and steal another kiss and a hug. “Breakfast won’t run away, Lochlan.”, he teased back, kissing the fairies cheek before setting down his cup and changing into some fresh clothes, so they could start their day, even though the grumpy expression on his face would probably stay there for at least another half an hour. @Blue Beetle

he giggles softly as he kisses back the other and smiles "you gave me your full name so that is on you" he giggles as he gets dressed and then moves to hug the other. "come onnnnnn wipe that face off.." he flies up to the other face and kisses him softly. the fairy wrapping his legs around the other waist. "i dont want you to be grumpyyyyy" he whines softly as he kisses grendl before landing on the ground. he takes kal and pouts softly "grendlllllllll" loc falls onto the bed and curls up. "dont be madddd" he rolls back and fother on the bed and kisses kal while laying on the bed and looks at the other. "can we...maybe sleep in your room tongiht..i wanna see it. you havent shown me your house yet!" he throw a pillow softly at the other

3:48 AM

@SirFüncelot

Snorting quietly, while watching Loc’s adorable display, he couldn’t help but sigh over dramatically, before the pillow hit him in the side by surprise. With slightly widened eyes, Grendl turned to face Loc on the bed, an amused expression followed by a smirk as he made his way over, hands already raised to tickle the fairy in revenge, before he even thought about answering his questions or complaining more. “I wasn’t mad, but I’m mad now.”, he teased, the smile on his lips pretty obviously showing that he was everything but mad. Grendl was quick to stop the tickling after it became apparent that Loc had repented for his pillow attack, which earned him another gentle kiss, followed by a hum as Grendl helped the fairy up and let Kal settle on his shoulder. “I was planning to do that. I don’t think my back would like to sleep another night squeezed next to you here.”, he replied honestly. “I think you kicked me twice tonight. And you stole the blanket.”, Grendl added as further explanation. “I’ll show you around as much as you want. But breakfast first. And if we meet any of my siblings… Well… We’ll see how that goes.”, he continued, placing another peck on Loc’s cheek, reaching his hand out to him shortly after. “Ready?” Grendl made sure to look Loc in the eyes to see what he was currently feeling and thinking, wanting to make sure he really was ready for them to leave and tackle the day. “You remember what I told you before we got here? If you get uncomfortable or overwhelmed, let me know, alright? I’ll be worried if you keep running away. You could get hurt, so…” Brushing a hand through the fairy's hair, he rummaged for the key to his workshop in his pocket. “If it gets too much, you can always come here. Then I’ll know where to find you and that you are safe.” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the key and then to the other. "i will make sure to tell you. i can squeeze your hand to let you know." hesmiles as he kisses the other. "ok lets go. i am hungry and i want to make sure to be ready for your siblings!" he smiles as he would follow of the other. he takes a deep breath as he tries to calm himself down. he wanted to make sure that he was calm. he knew he was scared and anxious but with grendl he knew that he could do it. they would enter the hall to get breakfast. loc only got a small plate as he ate some of the difffernt foods that he had already ate. he smiles as he looks at grendl. "where are we going first?'

12:19 PM

@SirFüncelot

Glad about the little bit of reassurance he received, Grendl took the fairy’s hand, squeezing it lightly as if to check if it was really working. He hoped his siblings wouldn’t be too rowdy, not causing Loc any more discomfort, but usually they were rather well-behaved, so he just hoped for the best. At least their worldview seemed a bit more open than that of his mother or uncle. But where to start? Thankfully, breakfast was rather calm. It was still early, and the morning was rather foggy and rainy, so most of his siblings wouldn’t emerge until a lot later. That gave them time to consider a few things. Allowing them to eat in silence and talk among themselves quietly. Grendl made sure Kal was well-fed, giving him small pieces of his own breakfast every now and then. “I think you wanted to see my room, so… How about we start with that? And then we can maybe go look for Yeree? She seems like the easiest to start with.”, Grendl offered, giving Loc a small, reassuring smile as if to tell him he was there for him no matter what. About to say more, he got interrupted as the doors to the dining hall opened. He wasn’t sure who to expect, but it certainly hadn’t been Tzane. Nose buried in a book; the other troll didn’t even notice them as he got himself a plate of food. It wasn’t until he sat down at the table that he looked up, confused. “Oh… Brother… Yeree mentioned you were back, but… I usually don’t run into you this early.” His speech sounded very formal and proper, quite different even from Grendl’s own. Tzane’s expression remained calm and collected, even while his eyes wandered over towards the fairy studying Loc, followed by Kal who was using the distraction to steal a big piece of meat from Grendl’s place. “And you must be my brother’s… fiancée?”, he added, offering Loc a small smile. @Blue Beetle

loc smiles "yes..i am loc..and that book is by the lost author Niumia right? i have their whole collection. i love the books. you must be Tzane? right.." loc had tried to memorize the main charactitics of each sibling. "if you want more of thier books i am more than happy to give you access to my personal collection.." he smiles as he grabs kal and throws him up. kal sqawks as he flies to grendl and tries to get some more of the food. loc smiled "have you read anything from the fiary author Eather? he writes very smiliar things to the book you are reading now. i bet you would love them.." he tries to connect with the sibilings of his Fiancee. he wanted to try and have a relationship.. loc would eat a small plate but the cooks gave him way too much. so he just moves some of the food to grendl but even then he wasnt eating alot

3:20 PM

@SirFüncelot

Tzane’s eyes seemed to glow upon the mention of Niumia, while Grendl could only roll his eyes in the background. He had kind of dreaded bringing those two together, as he had expected them to get along well, and his suspicions have proven to be right. They had already found a common topic to talk about. Hopefully, that would ease some of Loc’s worries. Surely, it would, right? After all, it would mean he got along with one of his siblings, so how hard could it be to get along with the others? “You have their entire collection?”, Tzane’s eyes widened even more as he scooted closer towards Lochlan. He dropped the proper etiquette, his excitement seemingly taking over completely, reminding Grendl of how he had been as a child. Easy to excite and always eager to run after him to demand that he read stories to him. It had been adorable, and he hadn’t thought he would get to see this side of his little brother again after he had come of age and decided to become all proper and well-mannered. Clearing his throat, Tzane seemed to have noticed his improper behavior, straightening his posture, and putting down the book he had been reading. “I mean… If you’re offering… I would love to read the volumes I’m missing and… I must say, I haven’t been able to consume much fairy literature. Just the few books my brother brought me when I was younger.”, the younger troll replied, though still struggling to contain his excitement. Grendl remembered the books well, after all had he picked them out together with Loc based on the preferences of his brother at the time, and he had basically devoured him. It had been shortly before their fight, so he wasn’t sure if he had told Loc about that. @Blue Beetle

he looks at Tzane and smiles "i will have some books brought over for you! they come from my private collection." he says sfotly as the three of them ate. he looks at grendl and smiles softl. lov would eat his food as he look around the hall. it was huge. he bites his lip. shoudl this be how big their great hall should be? was the hall in fiary too small for the trolls.. he was starts to overthink as he just took grendl's hand and takes a deep breath. he was ok. everything was ok.. he would finish his food and just wait for grendl to finish. he made a note to get tzane a collection of books so that way he had any and all that he could ask for. he looks at tzane "if you ever wanted to visit you are more than welcome! we have a large libarey of all the older books. some are first copies.."

3:11 AM

@SirFüncelot

Tzane was quick to shake his head with disapproval. "No! Mother might take them away! I wouldn't want that!", he replied sternly, obviously worried. Grendl could understand that. Potential fairy books entering their home? Sacrilegious. Even all those years ago he's had to be careful with handing those books over to Tzane and quite a few of them had ended up thrown out since then. He wasn't even sure if even one of them remained. So his brother's worries seemed pretty accurate. Squeezing Lox's hand as he felt him grasp his he offered the fairy a soft, encouraging smile as if to tell him that whatever he was currently worrying about didn't matter and that they would get through this together. He didn't let go of his hand, even though it made eating and pushing Kal away from his food a bit harder, Grendl held onto Loc's hand as if his life depended on it. Tzane had returned to his book while eating, but seemed distracted as if he was thinking about something, though he was unable to tell what that might be. As soon as Loc spoke up once more that became quite clear. Tzane's eyes got bright once more, basically glowing with excitement. "I would love to! If it's not too much to ask of course. I... I wouldn't want to get in the way or anything.", he murmured after the initial excitement had worn off. His cheeks were lightly dusted pink as if he was embarrassed by his sudden outburst, especially upon hearing Grendl chuckle. "As if you would get in the way. We probably would forget you're there if we don't accidentally stumble upon you in the library.", he replied with amusement in his voice. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at him and smiles "you are more than welcome ot come and visit any time. you wont get the in way." his eyes soften as the fiary tries to think of a way to get the sibling of grendl some of the books. "if you visit you can read any book. no matter where they came from. i will even let you look in my private collection. i have some of the oldest books that i think you would love. and you wouldnt have to worry about them being taken away." he looks at grendl and smiles "i dont want to stop you from visting with grendl and seeing the land of fairy. we have rooms that you can stay in and study. our library is very big and you can spend as much time in there as you want." he wanted to make sure that all his siblings knew that their home..his and grendls was a safe one. one that if they needed to come to they were always welcome. lov just looks at grenld as the other eats and he hums. he wondered if grendl had been treated badly when they were dating before...loc hadnt even thought about htat...he was so stupid...

9:39 AM

@SirFüncelot

Loc's words made Tzane's blush only worsen. By now he seemed very overwhelmed with everything that was offered to him, certainly not having expected any of this when he got up this morning. Access to an entire library of century old and banned books? This had to seem like heaven to him, though Grendl could only nod in agreement. If it weren't for their fight and the plague threatening both their kingdoms he would have probably taken him along already. But like this... Better late than never and Loc did have some good points. Tzane shook his head aggressively to decline this statement, before pushing up his glasses. "You never stopped me. I just... I wasn't sure if I was welcome, due to... reasons...", the troll mumbled quietly, looking ashamed for what he just had said as if it had been something wrong. He was right though. There had been reasons why he couldn't have visited even if he had wanted to before. Grendl would have been furious if he had found out about this. His own brother visiting the fairies behind his back? No, that wouldn't have gone well. It would have probably been even worse than currently with his mother. Turning to look at his fiancee a little bit confused because he kept on staring at him, Grendl offered a shy smile, followed by a fork full of food he held out to Lock in case he wanted some of it. He followed it up by a wide smile, while Tzane seemed to look for something, anything, he could offer the fairy in return finally settling on the following. "I... I might have some books you haven't read too. It's no library but... Brother's books are rather one-sided and boring. I have others you could borrow, though... I'd like them back.", he reluctantly offered, something he usually didn't do. Just how Grendl considered the things he had received from Loc his greatest treasure, Tzane did the same with his book. Nearly every troll had something they collected and considered their most prized possession. @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the other and shakes his head "no no i dont want anything in return. i just want you to be happy. that is all" loc looks at the food and shakes head as he kisses the other cheek. he wondered if one of the reason why tzane and the other siblings couldnt come to his home was because of him...he had cut off the family when he and grendl faught..he sigh sand looks at his hand. he was really stupid. he had never thought about the siblings when they were fighting..he just tries to not worry as he just watches grendl and holds kal to stop the bird. once grendl was ready he would stand and looks at Tzane "you dont have to worry about trading anything for access to the books. i really dont mind and they should get read at some point. " he smile and plays with kal gently. "grendl can i see your room now?"

11:42 AM

@SirFüncelot

“No, no. It’s not a gesture in return. It’s an offer. While you’re here. In case you get bored or just want to read something.”, Tzane got flustered, growing red on his cheeks rather quickly while shaking his head and waving his arms. He didn’t want to come off as rude towards the King of Fairies and his soon-to-be brother-in-law. Not that he was particularly rude; he just worried a lot. Especially with everything regarding books. “The same goes for my books. Please come looking for me if you’d like to read some of them. Or just exchange thoughts. I’m excited to finally meet someone just as interested in old works as myself.” He seemed to have caught himself again, returning to his formal personality as he wished them both goodbye, earning himself a rather rough tousle of his hair and a bone-crushing hug from Grendl. He was glad those two had gotten along, even if it hadn’t been planned. For a moment, he had been worried, but if there was one way to Tzane’s heart, it was books. “Of course, you can, love.”, the troll whispered into his fiancée’s ear, grabbing his hand and placing a kiss on his cheek. “But don’t scold me if it looks like a mess. I was in a bit of a hurry when I left, and I don’t think anyone bothered with tidying it up.”, he added with a soft chuckle, pulling Loc along through the hallways, avoiding the places where his mother was most likely going to be at this time of day. His room was on the second floor which was quite high up by troll standards, but he had chosen this one specifically, even demanded bigger windows that allowed to step outside onto a small wooden balcony. Other than that, the room was sparsely furnished and rather small. Certainly not as grand as Loc’s own room, with a considerably lower ceiling and a lot of earthy tones. @Blue Beetle

he smiles and waves off tzane before smiling and giggles. "it will be ok.." he says as he moves though the castle. he would enter the room and sighs. the fairy flies to the bed and lays on it. it was huge! he looks at grendl and giggles "why did we sleep on the small one! this is huge!" he giggles as he look at the window and curls on the window seal. "your room is nice.." he says as he goes to the other and pulls him into the bed and smiles. "i am sorry i didnt come sooner..i should have.." he wasnt thinking before when they were dating. it was soemthign that he should have done. he should have come and visited before..he was stupid then.. "tell me baout your other siblings..i want to try and know somethign! i want to be able to talk about their faviote things.."

8:29 AM

@SirFüncelot

“Because I wanted you to rest and not get terrorized by my mother. Also, you didn’t seem to mind cuddling up against me last night.”, Grendl teased with a dramatic eye roll, joining Loc on the bed, watching Kal explore the room, vanishing into all the nooks and crannies, emerging with his beak stuffed full, probably successfully hunting a bug or spider. It made Grendl chuckle as he placed his hands on the fairy’s cheeks, turning to face him and kissing his nose. “You are here now, aren’t you?” For a moment, he just looked into Loc’s eyes, getting lost in them, though he had to snap out of it as he got asked about his other siblings, leaving him to sigh. “You really should get to know them yourself. It’s better that way, but… I can’t say no to your cute face, so get comfortable. There are a few of them.”, he offered, wrapping his arms around Loc’s waist to pull him against his chest while he talked. “You already met Tzane and got a good idea of what he’s like, so I don’t think I need to tell you much about him. He’s planning to become some type of scholar or something. I might not have listened too well when he explained it, but I also barely understood a word he said. He’s got a little bit of magic in him, though it’s not as impressive as fairy magic, and he feels a bit shy about showing it off.”, Grendl recalled, absentmindedly drawing patterns up and down Loc’s back as he waited for any questions before he continued with the others, planning to be as thorough as he could be, knowing how well his lover preferred to be prepared for unfamiliar situations, so he wanted to make sure he wouldn’t miss anything important. @Blue Beetle

He looks as the other as he leans into Grendel and sighs softly. He was happy… “I want to see his magic..maybe once he gets a little more comfortable. I can help him..” he says as he smiles and nods for Grendl to continue. His eyes watching the other as if his life depended on it. He would let his lover just touch and hold the smaller fairy. He made note of the different things that each sibling liked. He takes a deep breathes as he hums. “Grendl..” he mumbles softly and nuzzles into him. The bed was so so warm..and Grendl was a perfect pillow. The tired fairy closes his eyes as he sighs and seems to settle

3:46 PM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl hummed in response, his hands running across Loc’s back as he continued. “You’ve met Yeree as well. She’s very similar to me. We both got mostly raised by father because mother couldn’t handle our temperament.”, he chuckled. “She’s in charge of most of our army and would have come along the moment I asked her to, but… She’s also my little sister, so of course I didn’t let her.”, Grendl sighed, not wishing to imagine what could have happened to her in the ice and snow. Bring her and Loc along… He would have died if anything had happened to the both of them. “Renjai is my second sister. She doesn’t live here, but I was planning to visit her on our way back. She’s already married. Her husband is very sweet, though mother doesn’t like him either because he’s just a commoner.”, he rolled his eyes at that, hoping Loc would feel a little better about not being the first spouse his mother disliked. “After that would be Tzane, and then Econ and Anje. They are little rascals, and all they do is play pranks, but they have a good heart somewhere inside of them. Everyone is just always busy, so they spend a lot of time playing alone.” Watching the fairy slowly cozy up to him and close his eyes made him laugh softly. “I thought you wanted to learn more about them. And now you’re falling asleep on me? If you had let me, we could have slept another hour or two.”, he scolded softly, tousling Loc’s hair. “Just one more. She’s the sweetest of them all, and I’m sure you’ll love her. Nelina is my little baby sister. I haven’t spent as much time with her as I wanted, but she never gets mad at me for that. She really is too nice for her own good. I’m sure she would love to see all the flowers and colors in the Fairy Kingdom. We really have to take all of them some day.” @Blue Beetle

he smiles and giggles. he looks at him. his eyes soft and happy. "i am sorry you just make me so comfortable.." he says softly as he listens. he nods "i would love ot take all of them to the fairy kingdom..i want them to see that we arent evil...i know they mihg tnot think that..but i want them to see that you know.." he nuzzles into him and sighs. "you room is nice..it is bigger than i thought..should we get a big bed like this?" he wanted to make sure that grendl was comfortable in thier home..their home. he smiles to himself whie thinking about it. he was happy. really happy... he sits up and stretches as he sighs "ok..where to next.."

3:43 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl chuckled, rolling his eyes at the fairy's comment, before kissing the tip of his nose. He was glad to know that he had that kind of effect on Loc. Comfortable. Just over half a year ago that would have been entirely different, but now... Everything seemed so much better. Nearly perfect, so... Hopefully everything would go well with his family. And if not... They would figure that out as well. "I don't think anyone thinks that. You don't look particularly evil. If anything they're gonna think you're wimpy and weak by troll standards.", he teased, wrapping his arms around Loc's slim waist. "But I don't think they'd do that. They were pretty eager to meet you when we first started dating. At least Yeree and Renjai were. The other's were still a bit young at the time. But they would have loved your wings.", he added, pulling and holding him close, peppering his face with kisses. "The ceiling isn't nearly high enough for you to properly fly though. I like the high ceilings at the palace. And with a smaller bed I get to be closer to you. Though occassionally you do hit me with your wings. Maybe we should consider it.", Grendl replied truthfully, but with a playful smirk on his lips, as he let go of the fairy so he could sit up. "Yeree should be training the guards right now. Econ, Anje and Nelina should be in their morning classes right now. Maybe we can meet them during lunch?" @Blue Beetle

he giggles and nods "ok..lunch it is.." he says turning to sit in the others lap. he kisses grendl softly as his hand trail to the other's chest. he loved this man. loc sighs and smiles nuzzling into the ohter. " i should go and meet your mother..it is rude to not.." he says sfotly looking at the other and smiling. "do you want to come with me.." he knew he needed to at least pay his respects to the women. it could be seen as rude if loc didnt go and bow to the queen. he gendl traces grendl's face. "if you come you cant get mad if she says something..i can handle myself.." he looksa t the other adn smiles. "it is ok..i will be ok.." the fairy moves and stretches his wings and flutter them as he rubs his neck. his scars are abel to be seen though his lightly flowy shirt.

4:05 AM

@SirFüncelot

"You really shouldn't. Especially not alone.", Grendl returned, expression turning grim, though he sighed. Loc was right, but he didn't want him to be. He wanted to keep him away from that. Protect him and keep him safe from the things his mother would throw at him. They might have convinced an ancient demi-god of their love, but his mother... Grendl wasn't sure if they were able to do that. Still, he wanted to try. "You know me too well. I don't like that. Why take me along if you don't want me to get mad at her? Even if I hold back, I'll still end up getting angry.", he explained, resting his forehead against Loc's shoulder. "I'll come with you, but please don't shut me out again. I was scared when you ran away like that. You still remember what I told you? About letting me know you need space and about going to my workshop?", he asked, slowly letting him got to get up as well. Grendl stretched too, placing a hand on the scars along Lochlan's back, running his fingers across them. "Are you sure you're not cold in that shirt? Fall is already here. You should really wear something thicker. Even if you look very good in that shirt." He took off his coat, placing it around Loc's shoulder, smiling upon seeing him wearing something of his. It was cute and very enjoyable to him. @Blue Beetle

he looks at grendl and nuzzles closer. "i wont shut you out..i will tap your hand three times if i need space and i will go to the workshop ok.." he says softly and smiles. "i am fine grendl..i promise.." he nuzzles the jacket before slipping it off. "i will get one once i meet your mother and everything is done there.." he would take the other hand and follows grendl. the whole way he was trying to not freak out. he takes a deep breath and sighs softly. he got this.. the large door to where his mother was terrifing. he looks at grendl and smiles before loc knocks and waits. once he was allowed in he moves with grendl by his side. he kept his eyes down as he walks and bows to grendl's mother "your highness.." he says softly as he stays bowed for a moment before standing and looking up.

4:16 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl seemed convinced enough by that, taking his coat back, while giving Loc a stern look. After this was done he would get him a coat made. From the thickest wool available, protecting him from wind and rain. He couldn't risk the fairy freezing to death once again. Especially if he didn't even want his coat, despite how adorable he looked it. Maybe it was because of how big it was on him. Or because it squished his wings. Hopefully their tailors could figure something out to accomondate for his wings. He would have to see what could be done. Together they made their way towards the gathering hall, as it wasn't quite a throne room, though his mother had been redecorating a bit, so right now it looked more like that, instead of the usual meetings around the large table. She was sitting in the same wooden chair as yesterday, his uncle perched at her side, watching like a hawk. "Finally. I was wondering when the prince would finally grace us with his presence.", she spoke sharply, studying the fairy in front of her with cold eyes, using his old title deliberately. Grendl stayed back, trying not to get involved and to remain calm. All he did was hold his fiancée's hand and glaring back up at his mother. "What brings you to me, fairy prince? Trying to get into my head with your magic as well?" @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at the queen and says “I just wanted to say thank you for allowing me to stay here. I should have come last night but our travels were long and we both needed rest.” He takes a measured breath. “I promise you I won’t use my magic in anyway. I do not even know how to use magic in a way to get into someone’s head.” He held his head high and takes a deep breath “I am also no longer prince but king. My father sadly passed away and I took over the kingdom in his passing.” He hoped maybe this would have the queen maybe respect his title. He held Grendl hand and looks at him smiling softly trying to show he was ok

4:32 AM

@SirFüncelot

@SirFüncelot just a poke!)

His mother scoffed, while his uncle only rolled his eyes at Loc's response. "And yet my son at least managed to appear before me. You aren't even trying with your excuses.", she replied, leaning back on the throne and crossing her legs as she looked down at the two of them. Her expression hadn't changed. She still observed them with disdain and cold, calculated eyes as the fairy continued to speak up for himself. "Just because you hold the title now doesn't mean you've earned it. You're still not acting your part, fairy king.", she continued, not even trying to respect him any way. It only angered Grendl further, though he held back, gently squeezing Loc's hand as he tried to hold back and not verbally assault his own mother right here and now, even though she deserved it. Loc could handle the situation on his own. And if not... They could always just leave and never ever consider dealing with his mother again. “So, what brings you to us now that you’ve managed to seduce my son? I thought I raised him better than that, but he’s always had a weak spot for a pretty face. Should have never let his father take him away from home.” His mother certainly seemed displeased, scoffing and scowling as she glared at Loc as if it had been his fault he had fallen for him. The fairy hadn’t even done anything. Sure, he was extraordinarily beautiful, but Grendl had probably fallen for him first. Though… He wasn’t quite sure. They had never talked about that, as far as he remembered. Maybe he had to ask Loc about that later. After he had managed to remain calm through all of this. @Blue Beetle

loc stood there and grendl could see his eyes empty and become hallow. he loowers his head getnly jsut letting the words hit him. "i promise you i am not here for anything other that to see where my future husband as grown up and lived..to experince.." loc had taken his hand out of grendls and was now picking his fingers. it was clear loc was getting into his head.. "i am sorry queen..i didnt mean any disrepect..i..i promise..it was a long travel and i am still recoving.." his voice was so small...so so small. his eyes not looking at anyone and just down at the floor. loc was so alone. he knew grendl was right there yet in his mind he was on a island alone and unable to call out to anyone. his fingers were starting to bleed as he was picking at the skin

8:01 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl had seen enough. Having Loc pull away was the last straw he needed to ruin his mood. Stepping next to the fairy he wrapped an arm around his waist, pulling him flush against his side in an attempt to comfort him. He had promised to not get mad and yet here he was. Well beyond mad, slowly losing his mind and about to scream at his mother, while he squeezed Loc tightly, hoping to give him back a little bit of the security he needed. “If anyone is getting disrespected here it’s my fiancèe and I’m not going to tolerate that, mother! I love him and nothing you could say could change anything about that! You have no say in this. I’m king and this is my life. We came to see my siblings, as I already expected you to act like this. Loc is the only reason why I even entertained the idea to meet with you.”, he shouted, voice loud and harsh as he rubbed his hand along Loc’s upper arm. “You won’t have to see us any more. We’ll be spending the rest of our time visiting with my siblings and don’t even try to get them onto your side. They are all old enough to pick their own side in this conflict.”, Grendl added, before turning around and marching out of the room, not even giving his mother the opportunity to say anything back, as he shut the door right as she began to scream. Loc was more important to him. His relationship to his mother had always been strained so this really wasn’t the worst that could have happened. @Blue Beetle

Loc gasps softly as he is pulled into the other arms. He just hides his face. His eyes teary as he whimpers and pulls himself closer to Grendel. He would follow Grendel as he hides his face. He was shaking at this point. He struggles to breath evenly before he looks at feels and just hides his face into the other. He was sobbing softly. His wings shaking as he did. “I-I d-didn’t..” he tried to speak but he just sobs. He takes out the key and moves away from Grendel. He was still struggling with the words his mother said. They cut him. They cut him deep. He held himself as he tries to calm himself down. The poor fairy just couldn’t seem to breath and calm down. He was so upset. So tired. Just..so tired

9:43 AM

@SirFüncelot

He tried his best to help calm Loc, but there was only so much he could do. And only if the fairy allowed him to. Grendl ran his hands up and down his back, rubbing soft circles into the spots where he could feel the fairy tense. But Loc pulled away too soon, leaving him with a worried expression on his face as he also took out the key. At least he would know where he went, but still… Knowing he wasn’t able to calm down his fiancée… That he would prefer being alone than with him… It hurt. He was trying his best to reassure the fairy, and yet it didn’t seem enough. “You didn’t do any of the things she accused you of, Loc. And you know that.”, Grendl tried gently, stepping in front of him to try and cup his face, making him look up at him to help with steadying his breathing. “If anything, I’m the one who seduced you. I kept telling you how beautiful and enchanting you were. You only entertained my stupid approaches.”, he chuckled, attempting to lift the mood. “But she doesn’t know that, because she never asked or even showed remote interest in the relationship I tried to pursue with you.” @Blue Beetle

loc looks at the other and tries to breath gently. his body was shaking as he looks at his lover. his eyes were watering and his body was shaking. he just tries to listen to the other. he held the other's hand and takes a deep breath. his breathing calms as he looks at the other. "ok..." he says softly he just listens to the other and nods "ok..i am ok.." he syas softly as he takes a deep breath "i love you...i love you grendl." he looks at him and smiles softly "you are ok..i am ok.." he says as he held the other and holds the other hands "i love you..."

9:45 AM

@SirFüncelot

Gently caressing the fairy's cheek he leaned in closer until their foreheads touched, doing his best to try and help calm him. "You are, Loc. I'm here. I love you. I love you so much. Nothing could ever change anything about that.", Grendl murmured, looking back at the past years he never had stopped loving the other and he wouldn't do so any time soon. Not when they were finally approaching their happy end together. "Why don't we catch some fresh air? We haven't really looked around town or visited anything outside of here. You can get to know my siblings after that. They won't run away.", he reassured, returning the soft smile, as he slowly pulled away. "If anything I'm more concerned that they haven't come flocking to us yet. Usually they are all over the place with excitement when I get back. Hopefully they aren't planning anything.", he continued to think out loud, wondering what it might be. Maybe they were feeling shy? Most of them had never seen a fairy after all and with the black fog and everything they probably had been scared. @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at the other and nods softly. he doesnt move from the other side. he pulls grendl closer to him as he takes a deep breath and nods softly. "i want to meet them..i..if they like me maybe then your mother will...not hate me.." he says softly as he moves iwth grendl outside. his breathing was alittle more even as he looks up at the sky. he take a deep breath and sighs softly. "thank you grendl..you are my love..you are my light..you are my star.." he smiles as he takes a deep brath and nuzzles closer to grendl as he looks at the world around them. "would...would they want any gifts..maybe i can get soemthign for each of them.." it was clear that he was trying to make the siblings like loc..maybe that was the way to make sure that grendl doesnt feel that he is being pulled away from his family..

6:33 AM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl sighed, pulling Loc closer. He wanted to tell him that that wasn't needed, but instead he just nodded and kissed the fairy's forehead. "Maybe she will. We'll have to see if she changes her mind. If someone can make her start liking fairies it is you.", he replied, gently squeezing him a little harder against his chest, stroking up and down Loc's back in between his wings, while looking down at his still worried face. "I'm sure they would love a gift from you. Do you want to pick something up for them?", he asked, voice soft, as he smiled. He didn't want the other to worry this much about having his family like him, but if Loc deemed it neccessary... He would try to help him as much as possible. After all... With Loc not having any siblings and his parents already leaving this world... Maybe it would be good if he could have a spot in his family. Even if it was just among his siblings. It was still better than being left out. "Do you have anything in mind? Or anyone in specific you want to pick something out for first, love?", he added, once again nuzzling his nose into the fairy's hair to give him a quick peck onto the top of his head. He loved him enough to wish for Loc not to worry even if that seemed hard to do. He always worried. As adorable as that usually was, right now it made him worry in return, but... Hopefully they could overcome this together as well. @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at him and takes a deep breath. "how about we go from the youngest to the oldest?" he looks at grendl and smiles softly. "i want your help to make sure i get something for each of them that they like..maybe for Tzane i can give him a book i brought. it is by the best fairy author i think he would like.." loc smiles. he seemed calmer with his lover in his arms. "for the younger two maybe some toys? can we go into town and shop there?" loc didnt know what to get for the rest of the siblings but he wanted to make sure that he got soemthign they would each like. with that loc took grendl's hand and started to walk towards the entrace of the tree

2:06 PM

@SirFüncelot

Grendl hummed in response, tightening his grip on the fairy for a moment, as he thought about it a little bit longer before he responded. "Tzane will love any book you get for him. Don't worry about that. As for the others...", he thought about it once more, already grabbing Loc's hand so they could start walking. Squeezing it softly he pulled him close their arms brushing against each other as they walked. "Econ and Anje are gonna be extatic if you get them a toy. Just... Nothing they could hurt each other with. They can get a little rowdy." He remembered quite well how they had nearly shot each other an eye out with a sling they had received for one of their birthdays from him. It had been the best and worst present he could have made them and Grendl certainly wouldn't want that to repeat itself. "Nelina might like a doll. Or some paints. Though I can also imagine that she would be very happy to finally meet you.", he chuckled. They slowly walked to the streets, most of the trolls recognizing him, though some raised their brows towards the fairy he was with. Grendl paid them no mind. Surely, they were mostly staring due to never seeing a fairy before. "For Yeree... I guess that's a bit harder. Maybe some flowers? Or... Sweets? She does like those!", Grendl was certainly raking his brain, trying to figure something out that his siblings might enjoy to help out Loc, though the final decision on what to get him was his to make. "And Renjai and her husband aren't here, so... We can get them something on the way to visit them. Unless you find something nice already. They have a small house now, so maybe some decor or trinkets?" @Blue Beetle

he looks at his lover and smiles "man i was going to get the twins somethign that they could use on you" he giggles softly and holds grendls hand not really caring about the looks that they were getting. loc piulls his lover into a store and hums softly as he starts to look. "i think i was the two to have something that they are able to use to build. they seem to be quiet but i think they like to create..." he says softly as he grabs some blocks that they would be able to use to build things that would work. "for Nelina maybe some paints and something to paint..." loc looks around and grabs a wooden doll and some paints. "then for Yeree some nice tea and sweets." he looks at grendl "then we will get Renjai and her husband something on the way there. for Tzane i have a book for him as well as some more coming from the castle." loc would go to buy everything. he pulls out a small pouch that had his coins in it.

11:30 AM

@SirFüncelot

"Please don't...", he murmured as a quiet plea, seeing as this would certainly result in someone getting hurt one way or another and with the twins' luck it was surely gonna be one of them. Though after that he just listened, agreeing with Loc's choices, thinking that they would make nice presents his siblings would like. Even if they didn't love them, just the fact that they came from a fairy would probably make most of them very happy by itself. Helping the fairy pick out every item in the shop, Grendl also grabbed something in secret for his lover, already paying for it while the other was distracted looking through the tea blends. With a smile on his lips he bagged the things Loc bought, before leading him back outside and a little further through the town. Not telling him where exactly he was taking him, Grendl just kept repeating that it was going to be a surprise. A surprise meant to cheer him up after everything that had happened so far already. Reaching the outskirts, close to the swamp, he quickly spotted what he had been looking for. One of the few flowers that were still blooming this time of year. A small patch of them. Sticking low to the ground, creeping, yet standing in full bloom. Certainly nothing special, especially compared to the colorful flowers back in the Fairy Kingdom as these were just small white blossoms, but Grendl still showed them to Loc. "I've got something for you too.", he mumbled after a while, pulling him close by his wrist and placing a hair pin in his hand, decorated with wooden carvings of the same cluster of flowers. @Blue Beetle

Log giggles as he walks with the other. His eyes looking around before landing on the flowers. He moves closer and watches them. His eyes wide as he smiles. “They are beautiful…” he whispers almost to himself before he looks up and lets the other pull him close and put in the clip. “Hehe Grendel…you didn’t have too..” he says softly as he touches the clip and smiles. “Thank you…” he says softly. “I don’t have anything for you though…I should have gotten you something” he hides his face into Grendel’s chest. “Stay here I will be back! I want to get you something!” He starts to pull away from the other to leave towards the town. (Loc will most definitely get lost in the forest hah)

3:03 AM

@SirFüncelot

"But I wanted to.", he casually replied, returning the soft smile just as gentle, hugging the fairy close to his chest. He didn't want to let go of him, but as always Loc was too slippery and dextrous, easily escaping his grasp and moving further away from the town. Grendl's eyes widened as he watched him leave, worry sparking in his heart. They may have travelled through the swamps and marsh so far, but... All alone. In this unfamiliar territorry? Almost immediately he ran after him, worried that he either might get lost or stuck in the wet mud. Surely that couldn't be good for his wings in any way. The more he thought about it the more he worried, panic rising high as he tried to run after the fairy, struggling to keep up, seeing as Loc had his wings to speed him up and... Faster than he had thought possible the other was out of eyesight. Grendl panted, his heart beating fast as he looked around, surrounded by trees and overgrown foliage. He knew where to step. But Loc? Calling out hadn't helped so far and yet he kept going. "Loc, please, come back! You'll get lost. Or stuck. Or worse. We can look together. Please just come back!", he shouted, followed by calling the fairy's name several times, but to no avail. He shouldn't have gotten too far, but if he was already stuck? By the gods... He could be in danger already. Picking up speed again, Grendl forced himself to keep looking, trying to remember which spots might attract his lover. Any flowers. Anything colorful. Anything. Everything. @Blue Beetle

loc was standing in a clearing looking at a patch of flowers. grendl would find him just looking at the flowers not hearing the other call him. loc snaps out of his trace and looks at the other "i am fine grendl i found these flowers! they are so pretty!" he points out the flowers. (which grendl would know were very poisonious and could easily hurt or kill loc) "i was going to pick them for you!" loc moves away from grendl as his hands reach out to get the flowers. his wings shine in the light of the clearing. his eyes happy and relaxed as he moves towards the flowers to get one for grendl. he was unknowing about to touch a very dangouse flower.

12:26 PM

@SirFüncelot

Finally stumbling upon the fairy, Grendl couldn't even feel relief. His eyes widened as he noticed the flowers at his feet, looking up at Loc with their pretty pink petals. They were nice to look at for sure, but that was about it. Once plucked their sap could lead to dangerous skin irritations and once ingested... His face got paler as he tried to rush over as fast as possible, even dropping the things they had just brought to maybe be a little bit faster. "Don't touch them!", Grendl shouted, afraid he wouldn't make it in time. From all the plants Loc could encounter these were for sure the worst possible option and... Well... The flesh eating plants might have been bad too, but at this time of year they should already be hibernating, so these... These might certainly be the worst. Reaching the fairy, he kind of short circuited, not exactly realizing what he was doing until it was too late. He smacked the flowers out of Loc's hand, grabbing his wrist and holding it tightly, keeping him from touching anything else. "You idiot...", he murmured, seemingly seconds away from having a panic attack or mental breakdown. Maybe even both. "You could die touching them.", Grendl mumbled, still holding his wrist. "Don't touch plants you don't know. We need to wash the sap off. And get you to a doctor.", he continued, already switching to autopilot, trying to remember where the best place to go was. He just dragged Loc behind him, internally panicking and not really focusing on anything else. @Blue Beetle

Loc looks at Grendel “Grendl!” He whimpers as he is pulled along. His body trying its best to keep up with the taller male. “Slow down!” He stumbles slightly as his smaller legs couldn’t keep up with the taller one’s legs. “GRENDL!” He yells as he pulls his hand away and looks at the other “you are hurting me! You can’t pull me along like that!” He held his wrist as he takes a deep breath. “I can follow you just fine. You don’t have to be so harsh!” Tears were in the fairies eyes. “Let’s go together not you pulling me along.” He says as he walks with Grendel and looks away from his lover. Loc wasn’t mad at Grendel he was just worried and cussing himself out in his mind. He was stupid for doing that. He takes a deep breath. Luckily he didn’t think the sap got on his skin. Loc would walk with Grendel and they would get to town soon. As they do loc look at the other and says “let’s go back to the doctor…” his voice soft as he looked like a kicked puppy

3:08 AM

@SirFüncelot

He was in panic mode, not exactly paying attention to the things Loc was currently saying. All Grendl could do was worry, stopping when he felt the fairy pull out his wrist from within his grasp. Confused he looked back, eyes dropping as he got scolded. Loc was right. He might have overreacted, but... How could he not, when his lover could potentially die from something as stupid as the sap of a flower. He mumbled a quiet apology, scratching his neck in embarrassment, as he looked down onto the ground. He felt bad for being this pushy. For worrying too much, but... Losing Loc? He wouldn't be able to handle that. They walked back in silence, not a word uttered between them both as they walked. It wasn't until they reached the town again, that the fairy spoke up once more. Of course, he had Grendl's attention right away. He turned to look at him, nodding and offering him his hand again. Grabbing the one that hadn't plucked the flower as he gently led him towards the towns doctor. "I'm sorry, love. I didn't mean too pull you that much. I just... I panicked.", he murmured quietly, still feeling ashamed of his actions. "They are dangerous and... I didn't want you to get it all over yourself. The sap I mean. It burns the skin and... Yours is much more delicate. I don't know what would happen.", he continued as they made their way towards a small house at the edge of the swamp, overgrown and with plenty of flowers and herbs planted in neat rows. @Blue Beetle

Loc kisses Grendel’s cheek. “I know love. Don’t worry I forgive you” he smiles softly as they step into the small house. A older lady comes out and hums “oh! Your highnesses how may I help!” Loc smiles “I touched a plant that I shouldn’t have and my husband wants to make sure that I am ok..” she hums and pats a stool “sit sit!” Loc sits in the large stool and smiles. She comes out and looks at Grendl “what plant?” Loc hums gently as the two talk. Looking around and just taking in the women’s home. It made him reminder the old women who use to live at the great tree. “Let’s take a look shall we?” She says as she takes his arm and hums looking it over

9:37 AM

@SirFüncelot