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[Every moment she gets with him here, she treasures. Atroma's long since shown her how fickle they are, and how easily the people she loves can get taken away. Losing Alistair terrifies her, but she knows there's little she can do about it but enjoy the time she has with him.]

How intriguing. I'll message Sokka and ask him. Maybe Anders can take care of Doglord while we're out? Speaking of, how long are you planning this for? Just so I know what to tell them. [While she waits for his answer, she hauls out her communicator.]

[He will be sticking with her as long as he can. He knows their time together on Thedas is running out at her point in time. They were never going to get very long, what with being Wardens and all. So, times like this, especially without the constant crap of being rulers hampering them, he wants to treasure.]

That's me, Mr Intriguing. I guess any more than four days would be mean to your friends, considering Doglord's tendency to try to boss people around. That seems sufficient anyway.

Well, I wouldn't go more than a week, no. But four or five days sounds quite nice. [Messages are sent, and now she can focus entirely on him again.] Is there anything else I should bring? I should at least pack some clothes.

Like I said, I'd rather our friends still liked us after we return. Might not happen if we dump our fuzzy subjects on them for over a week.

[He can't help but enjoy being under her very rapt attention. The mabari and snow leopard are also staring at him, but he's less worried about that.]

No, trust me, love. All you need is right in these bags. So, take Ser Kiter over to Tyrion and I'll let Anders have a go at Doglord and then we're off. No packing.

Fair enough. Though Kiter is a joy to take care of, I'll have you know.

[He barks in agreement. Okay, Riona's biased, but really, Kiter can be pretty easygoing, so long as he has food and attention.]

All right, all right. I trust you. I will just bring myself along. Come, let's get these two ready and off to their own little holiday for a few days.

Kiter's not exactly the one I'm worried about.

[LOOK, he and the mabari have made a lot of progress over the last two years. He thinks the beast might actually like him and he's pretty sure that's the only reason the dog hasn't eaten his rotten snow leopard.

It doesn't take long to get their pets over to their friends, though Alistair is sure that the scratches on his arm from his particular beast will add new scars to go with the many he has from the Blight. One good thing about being the ship's medic is that he knows how to heal himself without magic. Although, new scars will sort of put a damper on his plans a bit. Not that he's going to let it stop him.

Once they are mostly fur-free, Alistair continues along in keeping their ultimate destination from his lovely wife. She's really cute when she's excited and he doesn't want to see it end any time soon. When they reach the planet's surface, he arranges for a shuttle to take them to the hotel—a cute little bungalow on the beach that's only big enough for two people who sleep very close to one another.]

Ta da?

[Kiter grumps and whines a bit about having to stay behind, but a promise of a big juicy steak and all the cuddles and rubs he wants when she returns pacifies him.

With the pets sheltered, Riona turns her thoughts to this mystery vacation. Late honeymoon. It's not often they get to indulge themselves like this. So she's quite excited to see where they're going and what he has in mind.

Once they arrive, she looks around them, a little wide-eyed as she takes it all in. A bungalow on the beach, peaceful and quiet. They're close enough to the ocean that she can hear the waves crashing on the shore. Alistair, privacy, and the ocean: three of her greatest loves.]

Oh, Alistair... this is beyond wonderful. I'm so looking forward to our days here. [With a big grin, she leans over and kisses him.]

[He can't help but smile at her exclamations. He knew she'd like it, but this is a bit more than he expected. A trip to the shores of Par Vollen would have been wonderful back on Thedas as a honeymoon, or maybe Rivain but not exactly practical. And since she grew up in Highever, on the coast, he figured that this might remind her a little of her home, without all the cold water from the Waking Sea.]

Well, it's gratifying to know that I did well and we can have a nice honeymoon.

[He wraps his arms around her from behind in a hug and kisses her cheek, close to her ear.]

There's a lot to do in this system, but I just wanted to spend some time with you away from all of our friends and colleagues for a few days. Preferably naked.

[She leans back against him, just enjoying being in his arms for the moment.]

That sounds perfectly wonderful. [Just the two of them, a bed and a sea breeze. What more can she ask for?] Though if we're forgoing clothes for this stay, then what's in those bags?

[Yes, he is definitely basking in the fact that he's done a great thing for her, for them. Especially since they have gone through a bit of crap thrown at them by the Atroma. They deserve a break. A break with the ocean.]

Well, not all clothes have to be ignored. [He hands her the bag and steps back to see what she thinks of the contents: a few bikinis for her that resemble some of the tropical flowers that aren't that far from their temporary lodgings and a pair of trunks for him.] I wouldn't suggest going into the water without something to protect your lovely assets, love.

[They absolutely have. Riona still keenly feels the loss of Fenris, Wolfe and Marian. Somedays she finds herself thinking of something she would share or want to talk about with them, only to remember that she no longer can.

It'll be nice to set all that aside and just relax.

Ah, and the mystery is solved. Riona paws through the bikinis, nodding in approval. He has good taste. ]

No skinny dipping then, for the sake of my lovely assets? [ She teases, grinning at him. ]

[It's difficult for him to feel sad for the loss of the others from Thedas, considering how little he knew them. However, he's aware that Riona has spent a great deal of time with them before he arrived, so he misses them for her sake.

And with the Atroma really messing with their lives the way that they have lately, this is just what the king and ship medic ordered.]

No, no skinny dipping. I've heard the horror stories and I'd rather avoid any of those sorts of things happening. Besides, this place isn't quite that secluded.

Ooooh fine. I'll be all modest and wear the bikini.

[She grins at him before taking his hand and pulling him towards their bungalow.]

Come, let's see what's inside! And get familiar with the bed. I have a feeling we'll be spending a fair amount of time in it.

Well, you don't have to be modest all the time.

[Eyebrow waggle because he's so subtle. Yes, yes he is. And before the rest of the words are out of her mouth, he is dragging her inside the bungalow, ready to start their belated honeymoon ASAP.]

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shall we fast forward after this to them being on their way, after critters are dropped off?

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