Zenos Galvus

Would you like to indulge me in a tale or two of your absence, then?

[He stops, allowing her to return the favor. All the while he's smiling and laughing]

Where have you been, my love?

A pity I cannot join you in slumber upon my back. At least I can create a barrier to block the winds as we fly.

Yes, they are for you to keep.

[He tucks the cloth into his pocket, then sits next to her.]

Perhaps we can find a place to plant them when we return home?

//it's so silly, it's been helping me focus on getting my homework because its giving me that "this is NEW and its never the same thing" that my adhd thrives on lmfaooooo

Hello, my love. I've missed you so terribly.

[He peppers her face with kisses repeatedly, not seeming like he was going to stop any time soon.]

//ITS SO FUCKING CUTE

[He gently set the small pot into her hands, then untied the string keeping the cloth in place]

Garlean snowdrops but...cultivated to survive harsh, hot climes. They took on a rather interesting color that I was not expecting.

[He pulls off the cloth, revealing tiny, deep crimson flowers]

//having a chrome extension that makes animalese sounds as i type has been honestly hilarious, especially trying to write spicy things lmfaooooo

No special treatment at all...I am selfish, and I like to hold you close.

[He cleared his throat, giving an unconscious squeeze to her hand]

Precisely. I will go part of the way in partial transformation, and land on a small archipelago. That will give us both the chance to stretch, and rest. After, I will fully transform, you should have more than enough room to walk around or lay if you desire.

[It's not long before he's coming out of the greenhouse with a potted plant, covered by a green cloth.]

Mother had to help me with the coloration, but...

My love!

[scoops her up, off her feet then presses his forehead to hers]

I won’t be gone long.

[He kisses the top of her head before disappearing into the greenhouse]

We will stop along the way as I tire. Though I may allow the full transformation at some point to conserve energy.

My love, the urge will always strike me.

[Zenos guided Olwen over to the wrought iron bench]

Here, sit. There is something I must fetch for you from within the greenhouse.

I quite agree, perhaps I can ask why she allows me access while there.

[He smiles at her, tucking his goods into his pack. He turned, making his way back to the Airship landing.]

There are a few small islands on the way, if we need to stop and rest.

Perhaps on our way back, we can drop by and see her. I do wonder how the flowers fare since Fandaniel burned it...

[There was a slight twinge of guilt to his tone. He paid for his treats, and stashed them away.]

Hmm...what else was there to get..?

Yes of course. I will carry you up if I must.

[He looks down, smiling softly. The sun was bright and warm, a far cry of the frigid sun in Garlemald. The flowers in bloom were all native to Corvos, all carefully cultivated by his Mother's hand]

//NEW ISP WHO DIS HEEEEHEHEHEHE

Dian, I do not think you realize just how *far* Meracydia is.

Tracking lesser beasts in an effort to find bigger and bigger prey. Naturally the largest and most deadly in Meracydia is the dragons there. But so are the Meracydians themselves. The treefolk are particularly grisly with their strength.

[He had picked out some nuts coated in a bright red powder, as well as dried meats for himself. And one roasted, dried squid. A treat for himself for later.]

She does not seem to be the same loudmouthed woman as when we first encountered one another. It certainly is strange.

from making it dangerous.

Mother's doing, I later found out. I believe she build the selfsame contraption here as well. The view of the stars is unlike any other. Similar to Garlemald, but softer, without the glare of the lights.

You and I both. After you left, I found myself sneaking out to the greenhouse on the roof. I had a spot that I had made a makeshift ladder to get up onto the roof...one night I had gone, I found it had been replaced with a proper ladder. One firmly affixed to the wall. Heated too, to keep the frost+

Hm... That sounds like the hunts I do in Meracydia. You have my interest.

As of now, no I do not. I prefer to stalk beasts over long range. Days or weeks. But such prey is far and few between.

//i'm. here

between work, uni, and NOT having my meds, I'm kinda all over the place right now :')

It is identical, though it is missing the spire in the center.

[He cast his gaze upwards at the vaulted ceiling. Glass gave way to a crystal clear blue sky. There wasn't a hint of snow anywhere.]

I remember her calling me coward for what I had done. I suppose it is only natural that she keeps an eye on me whenever I sneak into the Menagerie late at night.

[He nods in approval, then pays the merchant]

I do respect her for that. It cannot be easy, allowing a criminal roam freely.