-- as if a small weight lifted just being here with her.
"That is a wonderful idea. We could go riding during the day, venture as we once did." He leaned into her touch, hand coming to rest upon her wrist.
"Is it too much to ask that we gather our items now for such?"
A small grin settled on his lips, now that he could not argue. "Where as that may be true, you still enjoy trouble, for you are in my company far too often than not. Though you are expertly skilled at getting us both out of trouble."
A soft breath fell from his lips, --
"Oh? And what fun do you two partake in?"
His own smile graced his lips, thankful that she had her wonderful mother to teach her such skills.
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-- you nonetheless, I think you quite like the adventure." It is teased softly. "I am to stay for a few days, perhaps more depending on the journey. Perhaps you would grant me a few days by your side."
-- second gazing into her eyes, he felt peace.
His forehead pressed to hers as eyes closed, his hand moving to splay along her jaw.
"I do not know what I would do without you." His voice was quiet, as hers was before he shifted the mood slightly. "Trouble would find --
His free hand comes up, gingerly brushing her cheek. It settled along her skin, thumb caressing the skin as the moment settled between them. It felt as if time stopped for a moment. As if the flames stopped flickering and the moon stayed high in the sky, for even a --
-- ruler, his feet do not plant on the ground very often. The need to keep the darkness at bay still exists. Those who wish to rise in an absence of great power. Many days he is not there but he tries as much as he can.
A soft laugh fell from his lips, moving to rest a hand on her shoulder.
"Ah, yes, I must say I do not miss my teachings." He gave her a small ruffle of her hair before his voice softened for a moment as he spoke again, "How have you been, Γͺl?"
Even with being a --
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-- burden upon your heart, UndΓ³miel. I cannot stand to think of your grief.. what weight I have put upon your shoulders. I only wish to keep you safe and guarded here, with your people. And I shall help expel the darkness so that you shall prosper."
-- hanging in the air between them. Truths and fears that the other knew, but did not even have to say. His hand turns to then intertwine fingers, a frown pulling at his lips. Perhaps a twinge of guilt too.
"I do not wish to be a --
He thanks the Valar each day that this world was graced with her presence. A constant light in a world so full of darkness, the north star that guides the wounded home.
A soft squeeze to her hand followed by a nod, his gaze falling for a moment. There was so much unsaid, --
"Indeed, could mean even life or death."
Aragorn grasped the lead of his own horse, opening the gates to the stable and leading the creatures into the field to graze on their own. "How have your other studies been?"
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-- I have felt them. In moments of great darkness, it is your light that pulls me back." He breathed, willing her fo feel the beat of his heart and know that it was because of her, he stands here.
-- many moments he felt pulled from the brink of death due to the sheer will of UndΓ³miel herself.
He brought her hand to his chest, placing it over his heart. Palm flattening along hers as gazes found one another again. "I may not have heard the words.. but I believe --
Fingers curl around hers, a sharp contrast between the roughness of calloused hands and the soft ones that were embraced. A deep understanding, moments where he grasped the gift around his neck and thought of her. His guiding star, carrying a piece of her.
There were --
"Good, a bond with your horse is quite important. They are great creatures, and loyal too. Why don't we take our horses out to graze, hm?"
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A soft smile graced his features, he sees much of her mother in her. He leans against the stables as he spoke, "How have your riding lessons been?"
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"Come then," he grinned, walking by her side now, arm around her shoulders.
The walk was not very far and soon they approached the horses. A soft smile on his face as he greeted his steed, gently petting him. "There should be some apples, do you wish to feed him?"
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