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By now Lanister and Nevayah had been traveling by horseback for days to reach the place where they first met, a little family vacation if you will. Of course many dangers still bore down on them which is why they instructed their children not to come until they sent word that it was all clear. It had been 14 years since they left Essyrn for La'Marri to make a life for themselves... a free life. But still when Nevayah closed her eyes at night she dreamt of visiting again one day. It may have been a place of horror in the past but it was important. Without this cursed city there would be no Lanister and Nevayah... no Izayah and Emia.

The unease that loomed over her though multiplied ten fold when they passed through the gates of the city, checking in with false identification papers... the same way they got out. Every single word exchanged between the guards at the gate made her sit up a bit more on her saddle, ready to bolt at the slightest hint. They had brought a few crates of her home-made tonics as well as some weapons Lanister had crafted at the smithery to pass off as merchants visiting the trade capital. But still, she knew they would know they were not native to the land. Neither Lanister or Nevayah were as tall as the Essyrn people, and Lanister with his light brown hair stuck out like a sore thumb as well as her own pale skin.

"Traveling for trade." Her answer to the reason for their visit short and sweet, best not to get too deeply into conversation. Sweat started to build on her forehead, not only from the hot clothing she was wearing but the stress of dealing with this. But just when she thought she may fall over from intense paranoia they were given the all clear to proceed. "Thank god" And then they were in the city, bursting with merchants and traders alike... as well as those in tattered clothes and chains around their ankles. "I don't remember how to get there." Turning her attention to Lanister the girl smiled ready to revisit their hidden life. "Lead the way my love." Both of them still on their horses with merchandise in tow.

Salzem

It had been so long since Nevayah and Lanister had been to Eyssern, the male tainted had almost forgotten what it felt like to be in their territory. The sun beating down on them like a slaver with a switch, the air as hot and humid as a swamp after a drought, sand everywhere one could look... Suffice it to say, the brown-haired tainted wasn't exactly looking forward to braving old challenges for more than one reason... For nearly 14 years he and his beautiful wife had managed to allude capture, building a new life for themselves in a land far different than the one they were once forced to call home... To think that after the hell they were put through from the blood draining to sexual assault, 14 years of love and peace later, they were diving back into what once was their hell purely for nostalgia's sake...

Needless to say, it took Lanister some convincing to get him to come here... A lot of convincing but somehow, as if she knew each and every one of his weak-spots, Nevayah managed to squeeze consent out of him. It was actually quite terrifying how adept she was at getting him to see her points... especially at the end of a kiss or two. Making sure they were well hidden under the guise of merchants, Nevayah thought ahead, recommending that Lanister grab a few of his finer creations and Nevayah a few of her tonics before heading down to the slaver's country, meanwhile his wife looking more and more anxious by the second. In fact, even as she gave their forged identification documents to the guards at the gate, she looked so stiff, if one managed to knock her off her horse, she'd shatter in the sand. On the other end, Lanister looked casual, fluid, as if this were just another day on the job for him. He knew how to wear more than just the "shattered" mask and was now trying his hand at mercantilism. It seemed they fit the bill better than he realized because without another question, the guards let them pass on, satisfied with the strange dichotomy performance the man and woman put on.

Lanister couldn't help but frown as he looked into the shifting crowd between them and their destination, his eyes constantly tracking those in rags throughout the market, the clinking of chains seeming to echo in his head. His sanguine eyes bounced from men, to women, to teens and children, most seemingly broken with only a few exceptions here or there...

It was Nevayah's voice that brought her husband back to reality, Lanister snapping to life once more and turning his head to face his sweet once more. She noted that she didn't quite remember where their little place was, asking him to lead the way. He couldn't help but smile as his sanguine orbs met her azure gems, leaning over from his horse beside hers and planting a quick, soft, yet passionate kiss upon her lips.

"Very well..." He whispered before letting out a soft sigh of contentment. "Follow me..." Lanister would begin maneuvering his horse so that it fell in line with the currents of the crowd, shifting in and out with the smaller sections as needed to make for the quickest path to their old home. It would take them perhaps half an hour, but they'd maneuvered through the madness that was the market-place on a sales-day, reaching the old ruined home that looked just as wretched and wasted as the time Lanister first brought Nevayah here 14 years ago. Getting off his horse and tying it to one of the old, burned out pillars that once served as a door-frame, the once-young tainted gently patted it's neck before placing down a bowl filled with water at it's feet, something to keep it hydrated while they explored their old home. He waited for his wife to do the same before slipping inside the old ruins and making his way to a very familiar carpet pushing it away with his foot and revealing a very familiar trap door... The nostalgia that he's been lacking took him by surprise now as he flipped open it's hinges, revealing a short ladder that lead into their old home, that same cool, moist air whisping out and entering his lungs like a fresh burst of energy...

"Well... you first, my love... Just like last time, yeah?" Lanister laughed, standing aside and allowing his wife to make the first move. Once she had slipped down into the cellar once more, he would follow and their eyes would behold a very memorable site: The cellar was exactly the same as when they left it 14 years ago if not more clean and organized. The tile floor below them seemed more polished, the walls lacking a significant amount of dust, the barrels and boxes that once held their gear and food neatly stacked and ordered as if it were waiting for them. Strangely, this didn't seem to bother him at all... If anything, it was more inviting...

"So! Hole-sweet-hole, huh?" Lanister laughed, gently patting Nevayah's lower back gently, smiling roguishly. "We had some times, here huh?"

Blink

Happily Nevayah leaned into the kiss from atop her horse before following his through the marketplace. Try as she might she could barely keep her eyes straight ahead, they wondered scanning all of the poor souls she was able to pick out in the crowd. Fourteen years ago that was her life, being escorted from place to place with no real end destination. After about half an hour Nevayah was snapped back into reality as they took the last curve, a bathouse catching her attention. Immediately all of her unease flooded away at the memories of just seeing the building still standing there.

Jumping off of her horse to follow Lanister she tied it to the same post, making sure the water was well within its reach as well. It was almost like opening a present though when Lanister pulled back the rug to expose the trap door that was still there and motioned for her to go down first. Stepping down with each rung that her hand touched on the ladder a flood of memories attacked her, all of them precious to her in one way or another. It wasn't until her feat touched the tile floor though that she was truly overcome with unbearable emotion. "I miss it so much sometimes!" her voice louder than it needed to be as she immediately began walking through the cellar, touching as much as she could with her hands hoping to stir more memories.

"I remember how when we were down here we used to dream of our future home and how ready we were to get away. But now that we are back part of me wishes we never had left." The way the heat outside scorched her skin, she loved it. Even more so down below with the cool air, a natural conditioner. "I miss our special little hole. Just me and you and our little pot." Nevayah looked to where the pot used to be, of course they had brought it with them to La'Marri so obviously it wasn't here now. "Oh and our little bed!" Turning around she ran into the back corner where their bed was, the red blanket gone but the mattress still in tact. Kicking off her shoes and letting her bag slide off her shoulder Nevayah knelt down beside the makeshift bed, running her hands across the surface.

It was so much dirtier than she remembered, but still just as magnificent in its own special way. Then without warning she plopped down on it, spreading her arms out to each side as she closed her eyes trying to remember more. "I can almost remember what it was like to sleep in as late as we wanted without having to feed children or do chores." Her voice expressing a joking tone before turning serious. "I wouldn't trade that for the world though. I love our children and the life we have built for ourselves." Opening her eyes she reached out for Lanister, wanting nothing more in that moment than to embrace him. "I love you"

Salzem

Lanister only laughed and stuck his hands in his jacket pockets as Nevayah ran around the interior of their former house-hold, declaring how much she missed their old life, touching any and all things that had been there, waiting for them from the day they left... Barrels, boxes, doors, tile, walls, Nevayah's fingers graced them all, some if only for a moment before moving on to the next... He had to admit, he too missed this old place, this sanctuary of theirs that kept them safe from those that would suck away that which allowed them to live. It was a place that hardly left them wanting for much, if at all for it contained food, water, acceptable shelter and it was made theirs... It was their haven in hell, their place of respite and even if they were only going to be here for a mere fraction of the time, it was worth every last moment. The young tainted couldn't help but snicker as Nevayah rushed into the room that contained their old bed (or at least the mattress of it, leaning in the door-way as he watched his wife completely flop out over the dirty old thing. Just seeing how happy she was, sprawled out over the mattress... It almost made him long for those days too... those days where they would spend almost half them just lying in bed together, either completely asleep or doing other things, just wrapped up like people weren't hunting them outside... Those days where they would laugh so merrily, so childishly at the smallest things, staying up late just talking, eating, being together with just them... Those days where they wouldn't bother even getting dressed and just wander around their little place naked as they day they were born... Now they had children, a true house to call their own, family and friends and commitments and no matter how much he longed for those days where everything seemed simpler, he would never trade the life he has now for the life he had back then...

Nevayah expressed the same out loud to him, holding her arms out to him as if craving his embrace. Without a word, the young tainted laid down on the bed beside her leaning into her embrace and wrapping his own arms around her as well, pulling them ever tighter into a loving embrace. With their faces less than an inch apart, Lanister let out a soft sigh as Nevayah declared her love for their family, for their life they had together... for him...

"I love you too..." He whispered, closing the remaining distance and pressing his lips against hers lovingly, passionately, kissing her with as much emotional strength he had within his tainted form. He wrapped his arms ever tighter around his love as he kissed her, only ever breaking away when he required air before kissing her once again... He needed more... he needed so much more and he wasn't going to go until they were both satisfied...

Blink

Nevayah lavished in the moment, kissing Lanister back just as passionately as he did her. Words were no longer needed to express how she was feeling, it was obvious how truly happy she was in this moment. Just as she had done before long ago Nevayah started kissing first Lanister's ear. "I love you" then she made her way down his neck "I love you... I love you... I love you..." with each pause she would move her lips to another part of him near his face, kissing him gently after each word. It was as if this trip had re awoken a part of her she thought no longer existed. The adventurous girl she had begun to transform into long ago.

As the seconds passed Nevayah wasted no time pulling first pulling her blouse off, immediately relieved as the sweat on her skin was touched with the cool air of the cellar. Thankfully, she had removed her sweater the day before when they started entering the boundaries of Essyrn as it was simply too hot for it. Next she kicked her skirt off, all while laying in the bed with and feverishly kissing her husband, a feat all on its own. She did not stop there though as her hands then traveled to Lanister, pulling at his clothes desperate to get them off as well. The one thing that had not changed between the two Tainted's being their uncontrollable hunger for one another.

The moment the two of them were free from the confines of their garments Nevayah would partake in the usual battle of who was besting who. One of her hands exploring his body while the other tangled itself in his messy hair, one of her favorite things to do.

-x-

After it was all said and done Nevayah found her bare body laying on the dirty all mattress, half of her body sprawled over Lanisters. Her chest still rose and fell rapidly as she attempted to catch her breath from the escapade the two had just partaken in. "So..." she paused turning a bit on her side, bracing her head up with one of her hands. "As much as I would love to stay down here all day I think we need to get our merchandise to the marketplace. I have contacts from the caravan I sell my goods to that we can sell our stuff to. Then we need to get the horses boarded, its too obvious with them just tied up outside the allegedly abandoned shack." Leaning in she gave Lanister a quick peck on the nose before standing up and stepping over him off of the mattress that lay on the floor. But instead of going for her blouse and skirt Nevayah walked over to her bag she had brought down with her and slung by the door.

Turning back to Lanister one more time she gave him a sly smile before digging into the bag and pulling out two garments that she had not worn in ages. First she stepped into the brown lightweight shorts, they seemed to fit her better now than they did before as she fastened them at her waist. When she used to wear them they were still a little big on her, only due to the fact she barely had any muscle on her body from lack of nutrition. Standing there she ran her fingers along the line of her waste, not really noticing until now how much all of her scars had truly faded. The large one that used to go from her naval and around her hip was still there, but not nearly as dark as it used to be. The rest on her stomach and chest barely visible unless you were standing closely. Next she slid the dark blue shirt over her head, the light fabric allowing her skin to breath. With her arms exposed she repeated the same action as before, running her fingers along her arms to feel the scars that were now almost completely gone. "I never noticed how much they faded until now. Only because my blouse usually covers them."

Unfortunately, the buckle covered boots she always used to wear had long been a thing of the past. Even when the couple moved to La'Marri she wore them practically every single day. After a few years that had worn to the point that they were coming unstitched. Lanister probably thought she had discarded them, but they were still tucked away in the corner of their wardrobe underneath articles of old fabric back at home. But still she had managed to find a pair that were almost the same as the originals, just far less meaningful to her. Slipping them onto her feet they came up to just below her knees just as her old ones did, but even this pair had some wear on them. "Maybe while we are in the market we could shop?" The thought of scouring the marketplace for new clothing and tools exciting her. So much so she was bursting at the seems to get back outside and explore. No longer was she afraid to explore a marketplace, matter of fact she was quite comfortable in them after selling tonics to them for so long.


Salzem

Lanister gasped, clearly growing more and more aroused as Nevayah kissed his as furiously as he did hers, matching one another perfectly so that neither had a clear advantage. Though, in the many years they had been together, his crafty little partner had managed to figure out which little kissing tactic of hers got him the most: When she kissed all around his face... Without a moment's hesitation, Nevayah began planting her lips all around him from his neck, to his cheeks, to his ear then back to his lips while he clutched at her back helplessly under her ruthless barrage. Every other time she'd pull away to declare that she'd love him, the moment she'd try to come at him again, he'd redirect her lips with his own, locking them each time, intent on winning this game.

It wasn't long until the beautiful woman on top of him began to strip off her clothes, starting with her blouse and steadily moving south, all the while making a distinct effort to keep their lips firmly planted on each-other's bodies. While his wife was making quick work of her outfit, tossing her blouse to the ground and kicking off her skirt with impressive skill, Lanister was working much slower on his own, his challenges being twofold as he attempted to wriggle out his pants and jacket while his gorgeous wife bared down on him from above. As if sensing his frustration, Nevayah redirected her efforts to stripping him bare as well and within only a second or two, only the young tainted's pale and tan skins were rubbing against each-other.

The moment they were free of their confining clothes, Lanister would engage Nevayah in their favorite battle to determine who was superior this round. While her hands explored his body as if this was all new, Lanister's went right for his wife's weak spots, the places where he distinctly remembered her getting the most out of while his lips remained locked with hers. Never once did their eyes leave one-another's, far too entranced in their melding of mind-and-body to even let one part of them remain closed off.

-x-

After it was all over, their heated duel ended with a dead draw, Lanister's arms wrapping around her back near her shoulder's the other right above her backside, each of them breathing hard as if they had run a marathon. For only a few short minutes, the two just lay there together in that very familiar setting, just getting their breath back before even attempting words. Lanister, in that moment, was as content as could be, running his fingers gently through his wife's smooth, well-kept black hair while she did his messy light-brown... He could stay there forever, really, just kissing her until the world ended but, unfortunately, neither the world, nor Nevayah, nor he worked that way.

Lanister only smiled wide as his wife rolled off him and onto her side, already talking business about how they needed to sell their stuff, board the horses, do everything but what they were doing right now. He couldn't help but find that absolutely adorable... One moment, they could be so intimate it made the earth and sky look like distant lovers and the next moment, she would be talking business just like she was now... It always make him want to just lean over and kiss her until she was red in the face and sometimes.... he actually did. Not this time, however, though the erg was the most obvious thing in his sanguine eyes.

"Uh-huh." Was all he could say, staring into her azure orbs as she pecked the tip of his noes ever so softly before slipping over top of him once more to make her way to her things, Lanister stealing the briefest of kisses as she passed by, something he fully intended to expand upon later.

Lanister sighed happily as he slipped on his pants, wanting nothing more than to relive those days where he and Nevayah would be stark-naked and conduct their house business that way.... When he got fully-dressed, however, he caught his wife putting on a very familiar outfit. Silently, and without warning, Lanister slipped behind her, wrapping one arm around her stomach while using his other to trace his own fingers along her scar-lines, following hers, smiling softly as she commented how she never realized how much her scars faded.

"I noticed." Lanister let that comment hang there, raising an eyebrow for emphasis as he pulled away, letting his sweet Nevayah get the rest of her clothes on and once she had.... he had never seen a hott-er woman... The only thing that would make her outfit complete would be her scarf and that now was being held by their daughter, Emia... Still! Nevayah was the most beautiful thing to ever grace his eyes, nose and mouth.

Suddenly, and unexpectedly, his wife seemed to suddenly devolve into the personality of a little girl, immediately all excited about going shopping, asking him as if he were her parent if they could go out and buy some things. Her jubilation on it's own was enough motivation to say "Yes", but they never had any fun with just words. Near instantly, Lanister would wrap his arms around her and kiss her tenderly, softly, and not just on the lips. He moved to her neck, her collar, her jaw, the last one being particularly... interesting before pulling away and smiling wider than ever.

"Of course, babe." He laughed, just loving how ridiculous that line even was before making his way back to the ladder, and climbing back up, waiting for Nevayah to follow him before closing the hatch. He'd untie his horse, collecting the water-bowl, and mount his ride, his smile never faltering.

"You remember how we got here, yes?" He asked, his restraint being the stuff of legend right now. "Lead the way!"

Blink

Snickering at Lanister's newfound nickname for her Nevayah followed him up the ladder, feeling much more comfortable in her old Essyrni attire. "I never understood how you could wear that thick jacket here." Jokingly she tugged at it as she walked past him. "Maybe we this time I could persuade you in some lighter clothing? Show off those muscles of yours?" She winked at him before turning to mount her own horse having already untied it.

Nodding at him Nevayah whipped at the reins of the horse causing it to move forwards, and in no time she was navigating towards the marketplace they had passed through on their way in. After about a half an hour the tainted found herself among the chaos of the marketplace once more, except this time she was excited. After stopping a few times to ask around she was able to locate the group that belonged to the caravan that passed through La'Marri. They were more than happy to take their merchandise and buy it, leaving the two Tainteds with more money than they came with. Nevayah also made the decision to just keep their horses with them, familiar faces that she knew she could trust.

Unmounting her horse she handed the reins over to one of her friends, ready to go exploring without a large horse to draw attention. Without even asking she took the reins of Lanister's horse as well after he dismounted and handed them off, patting both of the horses on the snout before trailing off, only her bag and Lanister in tow. As she walked she kept her hand clasped to Lanister's never once breaking the hold she had on it even when seeing something interesting. "Look over there!" Nevayah was pointing at a booth selling all sorts of clothing items and she just had to go and look. Practically dragging Lanister behind her she quickly took off in the direction of the booth, staring in awe at all of the exotic clothing for sale. Her eyes quickly found one she liked more than all of the others, and in honesty it was probably the least elaborate piece in the booth.

Reaching out she grabbed a piece of the outfit holding it up to her chest, a halter like top died a deep blue, almost identical to the shirt she was wearing now. The bottoms were a loose fitting mixture between shorts and a pair of pants, it was also the same shade of blue as the top. Quickly she dug around in her bag for some coin and might as well have threw it at the merchant as she stuffed her new articles of clothing in her bag. Then she was off again, this time drawn to a booth of sandals and boots, all of them intricately designed. "I know I said I wanted new boots but.." her eyes scanned all of the shoes and she was actually more drawn to the Essyrni basic sandal, something that almost everyone native to the city wore. "... I kind of changed my mind." Picking up a pair of basic brown and strappy sandals made from a fine quality leather she slipped off a boot and slid one on to ensure it fit. To her astonishment the fit was almost perfect.

Just as she had done at the clothing booth Nevayah paid the merchant and was off again, dragging Lanister behind her as she traveled from booth to booth, pointing at items she loved and explaining why she needed it. If things kept up, Nevayah will have bought one item from every single booth in the marketplace.

Salzem

Lanister's face suddenly went blank as Nevayah noted that she never understood how he managed to stay comfortable in his present attire in this place, tugging on the fabric of his jacket. In fact... he didn't quite understand it either... The male tainted looked down at his signature brown jacket, confused almost, wondering why it didn't trap warmth to the point of heat-stroke with him, or why he wasn't even vaguely uncomfortable with it on. For as long as he could remember, it was just him and this jacket and yet... he couldn't remember a time where the article itself was they cause of his misery... Lanister smiled suggestively as Nevayah remarked that maybe she would be able to convince him to wear some lighter clothing, that he'd show off some of his muscles, catching her wink in his heart and giving her a look in response, a look that said all she would ever need to know about his intentions.

With his wife leading the way, the two tainteds made their way into town without fear of the slavers, without fear of capture, sauntering in on their horses like they were just two normal folks going about normal business. Following behind her quietly, Nevayah asked about for a certain caravan, eventually coming across one from their home-country, the merchants more than willing to watch their horses AND buy their merchandise.

Surprised by this stroke of good fortune, Lanister soon found himself with more money on hand than he immediately knew what to do with but it seemed his wife already had a plan... Clasping his hand, Nevayah led her partner around the shops, practically dragging him about but he didn't mind. In fact, the only reason it was dragging at all was because he could barely keep up with her how enthused was she. It was actually almost intimidating how energetic she was so... intent on doing this, it was as if she had never been out indulging herself a day in her life! But then... between him, her family and her past.... maybe she hasn't been out doing this often enough. If that was the case... He wanted nothing more than to be with her right now, making a new experience such as this even better...

Rapidly, Nevayah and Lanister bounced from booth to both at near light speed, but even so, he couldn't help but browse himself. On the off chance he had enough time to pick out something of his own, he grabbed a loose white shirt, and some nice black pants that appeared comfortable enough, airy around the legs to keep them cool, loose enough to let the heat flow out. Meanwhile, Nevayah was making far more exotic choices and he had to admit.... he couldn't wait to see her wearing what she was picking out... Just from the mere design of the outfits alone, he could already tell that his wife was picking out the hottest (PUN) outfit she could possibly find while staying cool, something he certainly didn't complain about and something he admired about her so intensely... Eventually, they came to a shoe-booth and, at that particular point, Nevayah slowed her roll a bit, her gaze flickering between a pair of sandals, and a new pair of boots while her husband's eyes flicked over the merchandise casually. When she asked if he remembered her mentioning she wanted new boots, Lanister cocked his head to the side and smiled awkwardly, caught off guard by the nature of her question.

"Yeah...?" He asked uncertain. She then explained that she had changed her mind, grabbing a pair of plain leather sandals and shoving them into her bag as well. Lanister only laughed and shook his head before kissing Nevayah on the cheek and allowing her to lead on, bringing him to nearly each and every stall, each time finding something she liked, stating why she liked it and that she must have it. On some of the more expensive things, He had to say no, or... at least... offer her something less financially draining as an alternative, but, over all, at the end of their little spree, they still had quite a bit of money to spare with their new clothes and trinkets in tow. While his bag was nowhere near as full as his wife's, Lanister had graced himself with an outfit he thought would fit the climate... He got a particularly thin red jacket, thick enough to trap enough heat to be warm, but not enough to threaten his health. He also nabbed himself a pair of sandals, following his wife's example.

Taking the lead for the first time since this adventure began, Lanister lead Nevayah to a changing room at the end of the market, intent to see how all of her clothes she had chosen all fit on her...

"Hey... lets see how you look in your new outfit, huh?" He asked, gesturing for his wife to go on first... Of course, there was only one room available and he just had to see what she looked like now.

Blink

Before she knew it Nevayah was being pushed towards a changing booth stationed at the edge of the market. At least that was what she thought it was, a changing booth being something she had never really encountered before. Hesitantly, she reached an arm out to brush back the curtain to reveal what was in fact an empty booth with nothing more than a small stool inside. "Fine" she said to Lanister as she stepped in, closing the curtain behind her to prevent Lanister from entering.

Once inside she let her bag plop down to the floor after it slid off of her shoulder. She had not really noticed how heavy it had grown until the weight was no longer bearing down on her arm. Bending down she opened the flap and pulled out the two new pieces of clothing she had bought at another booth moments before. It wasn't until now she really had a chance to fully look them over, and to her suprise the fabric in her hands almost felt like a hybrid between silk, yet sturdy like the usual flax. Slipping off her shirt she quickly discarded it at her feet and slid the new one over her head. Already she could tell this 'Essyrni' inspired outfit was way less modest than she was used to. Her stomach and shoulders were completely exposed and that made her nervous.

Of course many of her scars had faded but they would never fully disappear. From a distance someone may not even notice them, but Nevayah felt as if they were shouting 'I was a slave!. Moving on with her insecurities she slipped off her shorts and replaced them with the bottoms that were looser on her legs, much more comfortable than she anticipated and looked beautiful with the sandals now on her feet. Overall she felt lighter, more of a breeze able to travel through her clothing. But still she stood there with an arm over her stomach, afraid to step out for everyone to see. Simply standing there staring at the curtain Nevayah was battling herself on whether or not to step out, and eventually convinced herself that she very well could not take up residence in the small shack.

With a deep breath she leaned down and picked up her bag, stuffing her old clothing in it and slinging it over her shoulder once more and then stepped out into the Essyrni sun. Thankfully, with Nevayah's blood coursing through her veins she would not burn, her skin healing before any damage could even be inflicted by something so minuscule. It was funny how her blood impacted her, couldn't heal anything external.. but internal was a different story. However, sunburn never had been a problem... another mystery thought would probably never be solved when it came to The Tainted.

"Your turn" she smiled gesturing for Lanister to go in next, not even asking how she looked in her new outfit. She herself was probably just as anxious as Lanister was for her to try something new. He had always worn that darned jacket, and in all honesty the poor thing needed a good washing.

Salzem

Lanister only snickered as Nevayah was practically shoved into the changing booth, the male tainted leaning up against the wooden side while Nevayah pulled the curtain closed, preventing him from even getting a peek of her soon-to-be bare form. For a short while, the young-looking bar-tender stared off into the crowd of people passing by absently, faces blurring together, features becoming less and less distinct as he listened to his wife's rustling as she changed her clothes inside. He couldn't help himself. Call him whatever you like, but he found Nevayah absolutely ravishing, especially on the most callow of levels and he simply couldn't resist an opportunity to be there when she undressed, even if he was merely listening.

Eventually, though, this too dulled and Lanister's attention shifted back to the crowd, waving at the odd soul that would look his way. He'd smile kindly, they'd look away and move on, apparently taking for granted the small kindnesses that he never got to when he was a slave... Social commentary wasn't really his thing fore he could hardly take his eyes of his beautiful Nevayah long enough to notice substantial events, but he wondered why people never smiled back whenever he offered one freely... It wasn't like he was asking for payment, nor was it one of those condescending, sarcastic smiles his former-masters seemed to frequent. No, it was a kind of welcoming grin that would brighten anybody's day, or so he intended and yet... their faces remained just as dead or distracted as when he first. And then he remembered that he was in a place full of slaves, full of abuse, and exploitation and pain... It was so easy to forget when they were no longer under the threat of immediate death and enslavement....

Not a moment after that gruesome thought, Nevayah stepped out from within the changing room, and Lanister's eyes went wide. His face blushed a light red as he saw how exposed she was compared to her normal clothing, but not because it was embarrassing... but because of how unexpectedly HOT she was in this get-up! With her stomach and shoulders exposed and with her top only covering her chest and her pants only coming up to her mid-lower-leg, all being a wonderful shade of blue, Lanister couldn't help himself but smile. Widely, as his eyes probed her figure, clearly approving.

"Wow, Nevayah..." He murmured, as he passed her to change himself, his lips very close to her ear. "You're so hot..." And with that little bit being said, Lanister snickered as he too began to get undressed himself, his laughter easily audible from outside the changing room. As she stripped himself bare, he actually looked himself over, surprised as he often was to find that he wasn't coated in bandages, that there wasn't blood seeping out from ancient wounds festering with infection and fever. It wasn't often he looked at himself, fearful for this reason, and often times when he did, he was confused as to why he wasn't like he was for a good portion of his life for a time seeming far longer than it was in hindsight, it was all he ever knew.

Nevertheless, Lanister stepped out into the waking world with his new outfit adorning him, his old clothes still resting on the stool inside the booth as he smiled, awaiting Nevayah's approval. The tainted wore a dark grey short-sleeved shirt (almost skin-tight in material, showing off his toned figure) and black, beathable shorts coming down to his knees. He wore light sandals on his feet and, around his waist a new jacket hung, a light red coat made of much lighter material, the arms tied around his pelvis to prevent them falling off. While his style was nowhere near as attractive as Nevayah's in his opinion, it certainly showed off his muscles for her, just as she wanted. And he wasn't just choosing this for her either.... he thought he looked good in this and, to his surprise... it felt even better than it looked...

Blink

She couldn't help but giggle at Lanister's reaction to her clothes, making her feel a bit more comfortable in her own skin. But when he leaned in and whispered in her ear she blushed, overjoyed that he found her attractive still after all of these years. When he went in she simply stood in front of the booth, her hands clasped together in front of her as her sights set on the crowd around her. Every once in a while she would smile or nod in acknowledgement at those who made eye contact with her, but other than that she tried not to draw too much attention to herself.

The moment he stepped out of the booth her jaw practically dropped. Seeing him in something other than his jacket, was new. She was used to that or his outfit he wore to work at the tavern in... or nothing at all. But the way these new clothes fit him made her ache from down below, wishing now more than ever she could just rip each article off of him. But even with their new clothing they still stood out a bit, their clothing still far more modest than the natives but she knew there was no way she was going to persuade Lanister to wear a skirt like most Essyrni men and she was definitely not going to walk around topless with her breasts hanging out.

Reaching out she wrapped her hand around his upper arm, squeezing lightly before leaning in to kiss him gently on the cheek. "You look handsome." Obviously more reserved than Lanister she was not going to outright say he was hot. This... this was the vacation they should have been on last time. So far every minute of it was nothing less than delightful, no limbs being ripped off and certainly no dying over and over again. "Let's go tell the caravan that goes to La'Marri to bring Emia and Izayah back with them, they should be leaving tonight so maybe four days from now they will be here?" The traveling caravan was certainly working in their favor. Not only was it a direct route to send and bring things from home if need be, but it was also a great and inexpensive way to care for their horses.

Making her way back across the market Nevayah found the caravan much quicker than when they first had arrived. Walking up to one of the merchants she exchanged pleasantries again, having worked with all of them for years now she could almost call them all friends. She was also informed that to her suprise they had already sold out of her tonics, apparently very popular in Essyrn. Surprisingly, not a single one contained any of her blood either. She hardly ever even used it anymore, only in emergencies. "Tell my daughter Emia to grab another crate for you guys. She knows exactly which ones to bring." Nevayah was proud she could ask such a thing from her daughter, the budding herbalist herself had been watching Nevayah create concoction's her entire life. It was a proud moment now to know that she could even safely identify the different types.

Turning back to Lanister Nevayah smiled, still taken back by his appearance now. "How about some food?"

Salzem

Lanister snickered lightly as Nevayah commented that he was "handsome", a more reserved opinion, but one he welcomed nonetheless. He matched her kiss on his cheek with his own on hers, unable to resist the temptation of kissing her once more, even if it wasn't one on her lips. He blushed the slightest bit at her expression as he walked out, surprised she found him so.... eye-catching, especially in this. Perhaps on his own, he might've thought he looked good in just about anything (within reason), but when confronting someone he loved with this kind of stuff on, especially someone like Nevayah, he got just the tiniest bit self-conscious... He couldn't help it... It wasn't like he found her to be judging or anything but... he cared about what she thought, even if it was something as meager as clothes... That's why he couldn't help but blush as she ogled his tigher-fitting clothing because she too shared the sentiment that she wanted to rip his clothes off right then and there, just as he did her... If this is the way they felt, he wondered why they just didn't run around half-naked like the natives here, especially if their drive for each-other as such that they were practically making love with their shared looks alone. Perhaps it was because that if this was their normal get-up, they'd never be able to look away from each-other ever again.

Either way, Lanister looked at his wife strangely as she decreed that they would go to the caravan at which they stored their horses and ask them to grab their children and bring them here. She wanted to bring.... their kids... here...? He didn't quite know where she was going with this. Surely she wasn't intending to bring Izayah and Emia, their children, their prides and joys.... into a slave-market... Surely she must be joking... She had to be... And yeet she wasn't. Nevayah was not kidding and Lanister was shocked as she lead him back to where the Caravan had dropped off at and relayed her request, also learning that they had already sold out on tonic, but that didn't matter.

Content and happy with herself, Nevayah turned back to her husband, smiling as if she had just done something great, asking about food, of all things. FOOD? She was thinking about food while their kids were effectively on route to this place...? He didn't know if Nevayah was blissfully ignoring their first hell here, or forgetting it all-together because he refused to believe she had gone crazy. Maybe she was intensely confident that they would be able to protect them from the horrors they had witnessed at the hands of a slave-driver, perhaps believing that they would not spill a single drop of blood in public, hiding their identities from this place for the time they would be staying here.... Lanister was silent for several seconds, reading his wife's face for any sign that this was some kind of prank she set up ahead of time and found nothing of the sort. She was completely sincere...

"I..... Sure." Lanister sighed in resignation, rubbing the back of his neck as he thought about all the safeguards he'd need to set up to put in place to ensure his children's safety. "I know a place from when we were still living here... Never actually been for..... obvious reasons, but I think we'd have fun tonight." Half-forcing a smile, Lanister took his wife's hand and lead her through the streets, coming across a large, open-door restaurant, people with only the fanciest skirts and sandals entering as if they were royalty and, of course, Lanister and Nevayah would too. Upon entering, they were greeted with a waitress, her chest bare as most women's were in this place, her bulging breasts leading the way to their table outside, as requested by the male tainted. Not for one second was he distracted by all the top-naked women about the shop, nor the incredible ass-sets of the woman leading them to their table. Nevayah was his, forever, and noone else mattered to him...

Once they were outside, and seated at a metal table, the waitress asked if they wanted water, and, of course, Lanister said he did and, upon hearing Nevayah's answer, the waitress would disappear back inside, leaving the couple alone again, Lanister staring at no-one but her.

"So..." He murmured, reaching his hand across the table to take hers in the middle. "Interesting place so far, huh?"

Blink

Nevayah could tell something was bothering Lanister, but in her delusion that was created making this a vacation she wasn't sure what it was. As he led her back through the market to a place to get some decent food she thought long and hard about what it was that could be creating the unease in him. Was it how much money she had spent? Or the fact that she wholeheartedly trusted the merchants in the caravan? Before she knew it they were at an establishment and being greeted by a large breasted woman. Internally, Nevayah felt very... small compared to the native people. All of them bearing large breasts and curves while she was... none of those things. Her train of thought was interupted by the woman asking what they wanted to drink, and just as Lanister did she simply asked for water.

Listening to his comment on how interesting Essyrn was so far Nevayah simply nodded, squeezing his hand as he took hers. "I know that this place used to be a prison for us. But I no longer feel that way." Leaning in closer to keep herself from having to talk loudly she whispered to him. "... we are free now. We worked hard for it... we earned it." Of course all of their documents were falsified but that did not matter to her. Nevayah truly felt that they were safe and that the fun they were having now was warranted. Leaning back in her chair again, hand still in his she started thinking of what she wanted to eat. If there was one thing Essyrn was known for... it was the seafood. Now that they had some money she could indulge a bit more.

"I think that Izayah and Emia are going to love visiting here. It will be a great way to show them where we came from." Nevayah would never wish their past on her children, but at the same time it was humbling. She never took for granted the things they had acquired because the two of them literally started from nothing. It was then that the waitress come back with their water in tow. "Crab please." something she had been dying to try her entire life. Looking to Lanister she waited to see what he would order and for the waitress to go away before finishing her conversation. As soon as the waitress was out of sight she began again, prodding at him for what was bothering him. "Are you worried about bringing them here?"

Salzem

Lanister blushed a little bit more as Nevayah saw past his facade of Jubilation and right into the heart of his distress, recognizing that yes, yes they had gone through hell back in those days, but now they were free, that it was no longer a prison for them. That Izayah and Emia would have a fun time visiting here, that they would enjoy knowing where they came from... Because it was no longer their prison didn't mean it was no longer a prison... Lanister looked down a their hands intertwined, tight, yet gentle, before placing his hand over-top theirs and smiling at her softly, holding her hand a little tighter in his grasp.

"Yeah... you're probably right..." He sighed, letting himself relax a bit, leaning back in his chair as the big-chested waitress returned with their beverages, asking what they wanted to eat. Nevayah ordered the crab and, without even looking a the menu, Lanister asked for the same thing and, once again, the woman was gone, leaving them alone. "....And yet," he continued. "It may not be our prison anymore... and we may be free people... but I don't trust these people to abide by those rights... Documents...? Papers...? Those can all be burned, and all you'll have left is just a person waiting to be put in chains..." He let out a soft sigh, glancing around at all the other patrons, each one too involved in their own activities to listen or even care what they were talking about. "When I look at these people Nevayah, I see people that would rip out our guts to get at a material... We were treated as stuff... things... and now our kids are on our way here with them possibly being worth even more than we were the moment these people find out...."

"I trust you, you know that?" He murmured, staring into Nevayah's eyes, his own seeming to well up with tears. "We've been through so much, you and I.... we've escaped death together... defeated slavers together... We've done so much but we're no more powerful than anyone else... If someone decided too, we'd all be dead and gone or in a cage like before and now that we have kids... I'm afraid they're at risk to that as well..."  Tears now actively flowed down the young tainted's face as he peered into his beloved's eyes, unable to look away as if they somehow tethered him to his stability.

"I trust you.... I love you.... but I don't trust them... I.... I don't know..."

Blink

She could definitely see why he was upset. He had every right to feel the way he did, and she had just asked for their children to be here. Scooting her chair closer to his she leaned in and wiped away the tears from his face with her thumbs, caressing his cheek afterwards. "If you don't want them to come then we still have time to tell the caravan. They will not be leaving until nightfall." Not able to help it anymore she got out of her chair and closed the distance between the two, sitting on is lap and wrapping her arms around his neck. "I love you and if you don't want to risk it then we wont. Just because we are here doesn't mean they have to be." Kissing his ear before nuzzling her face into his shoulder Nevayah did her best to comfort him, feeling horrible she didn't catch his discomfort sooner.

And of course, Nevayah would soothe him the best way she knew how.. by distracting him. So, despite the fact it seemed like she was just consoling him she lifted her lips to his ears, just barely touching them while whispering. "Maybe after we eat.." she paused letting the time pass and the aching build. "... and after we have told the caravan nevermind.." she paused again, her breaths still tickling his ears. "... we could go visit that bath house we used to love." At the end of her statement she kissed his ear and leaned back, looking into his beautiful eyes with as much lust as she had the first time.

She then let her hands grasp each of his arms, slowly running down them to his wrists. It was funny how right here in a restaurant she was teasing him like this, happy to make this a challenge. In truth, she hated seeing him upset. Because when he was upset, she was upset.. the blood bond between them intensifying the emotion. "Sound good?"

Salzem

Lanister stared into his sweet Nevayah's eyes as she gently scooted over next to him with her chair, reaching out with her hands, her thumbs gently brushing away his tears, running them along his darker-skinned cheeks next. She said that if he didn't want them to come here, then they didn't have too, all the while, she moved onto his lap so that she was now sitting in it, wrapping her arms around his neck. He couldn't help but smile down at her with so much love, wrapping his arms around her back and holding her to him as she declared her love for him, stating that if he didn't want to risk it, then they wouldn't. He shivered with quiet pleasure as her lips gently pressed against his ear before she pressed her face against his shoulder while he pressed his face in hers, his eyes tearing up again, but this time for a completely different reason...

"I love you so much...." He declared, kissing her cheek lovingly before she pulled away, the lust in Nevayah's eyes being completely unmistakable. She really knew how to work him, didn't she...? For in the mere moments after those lustful eyes laid upon him, he was infected with a massive craving for her and it only intensified as she grew closer, her lips grazing the skin of his ear as she made a suggestion he simply could not refuse.... Going to that one bath-house alone with her like the good old days AFTER having dinner with the woman he loved...? Truly, she was in love with the most beautiful, smart and caring person on the planet...

"Okay... prepare for a long night..." He whispered before gently biting her ear playfully and pushing her gently back onto her chair laughing. And not a moment too soon as the moment he did, the waitress walked back out with their steaming crab in tow, setting down their meals in front of them before walking away to tend to the other various customers. Lanister stared into his love's beautiful blue eyes, for a moment longer, wanting nothing more than to never look away... but if they never finished dinner, they would never bathe together in the hot waters of the bath house and if they didn't get to do that, then that would make Nevayah dishonest and he would NEVER want to be the cause of such a scandal.... Sighing softly, happily, Lanister took one of the crab's many legs and held it up, confused as to how he was supposed to eat this. Like... was he supposed to eat the shell or.... crack it open...? Deciding it was the latter (a 50/50 chance after all), Lanister cracked the upper leg of the crustacean in half, revealing juicy white meat inside, their apparent 1st main course of the night. The other... was sitting near him, chowing down on her crab...

The male tainted was surprised with how sweet the meat was as he sucked it into his mouth, how... filling crab could be... All the while he couldn't stop glancing up at the woman across from him, his lust ever growing... Gods... those bathes were sounding really good right now... Anything to be alone with his beautiful Nevayah...

Blink

Nevayah could not help but smile when she discovered her trick had worked. Giggling at his comment of preparing for a long night she scooted her chair back to its rightful place, and in perfect timing as their food was brought out. Digging right in she took a leg and snapped the shell, only knowing what to do from memories of her past and watching a former master indulge in the creature. Still, the crab meat practically melted in her mouth and beautifully slid down her throat. "Mmmm" the sound of pure joy escaping beyond her control. It truly was a magnificent dish, something far greater than anything she had ever eaten before.

Smiling as she watched Lanister eye the creature trying to figure out how to eat it she continued breaking hers apart, slipping pieces of the meat in her mouth. Before she knew it she had devoured every last bit of meat she could get out of it, and her stomach was fuller than she ever thought possible. Scooting the plate away from her she leaned back in her chair, placing an arm over her now full stomach. "So... do we want to tell the caravan nevermind?" Nevayah had hoped Lanister would say no, only because she longed to show her children the wondrous things she had explored in that day alone. She knew Izayah would have loved this crab, probably more than any of them. And Emia... that market would blow her away.

Beyond the slave trading there were so many good things about this city she wanted to share with them. And if things kept going their way, she could keep turning a blind eye to the citizens walking around in chains and collars. "Or do we want to go straight to the bathouse and wash away this day?" She raised a brow suggestively at him, biting her bottom lip in anticipation.

Salzem

Lanister and Nevayah both sighed in delight as they both finished off their crab, sucking it's meat free like a vaccum would air, clearing out the husks in a matter of seconds. He leaned back in his chair, content and full, feeling wonderful and alive, but not as much as he could be right now as he stared at his lovely Nevayah longingly. When she asked if he wanted to tell the Caravan to not bring their children here after all, Lanister just shook his head, scooting his chair next to his sweet wife's, leaning in and kissing away all that remaining crab from her lips, the flavor alone making the reward of such an act all-the-sweeter... He'd kiss her and kiss her, very quickly escalating in both length and magnitude before coming to a sudden stop, pulling away more lustful than ever...

"Lets go to the bath-house..." He muttered, his voice breathy, impatient almost, his desire and lust for Nevayah escalating to new heights every moment they were apart... Taking her hand if she'd let him, the male tainted would walk her back inside the restaurant, pay for their meal at the front with his remaining money, and begin making their way down the familiar road towards the bath-house, every-so-often turning his head in her direction and stealing a kiss from her... He simply couldn't help it... She had started something the moment she sat in his lap and worked her magic and now the spell she had cast is spinning wildly out of her control.

For the first time in at least a decade, Lanister's eyes fell upon that building, as sparking and pristine as ever, even from the outside... Much the opposite as the first time they came here, Lanister began to pick up the pace, almost to a jog, seemingly more eager than anything to bathe with his wife in these relaxing warm herbal waters... Upon entering the bathhouse, they would find it surprisingly empty much as before, a single male waiting for them at a desk where they entered, stating that the bath-houses were free tonight and ready for use...

Taking the first large bath on their right, Lanister would lead his lover into the room and close the curtain behind them, separating him and her from the outside world... leaving with them with nothing but them.... and the warm waters of the bath. Without even asking her to turn around, Lanister began stripping his clothes as brazenly as he pleased, stepping and lowering himself into the water slowly, sighing with contentment as it rose to his mid-chest, sitting down on one of the chairs carved into the stone...

Almost mockingly, playfully, the male tainted would gesture for his partner to join him, daring her to get close to him and see what happens.

Blink

Taking Lanister's hand she followed him through the building to pay for their food. After that they started making their way towards the old bath house, Lanister stealing kisses from her every so often. Then as the building stood before them Nevayah was in pure awe. It was still as amazing as it was back then, except now they were not sneaking in after hours. Walking in behind her husband she smiled at the man sitting at the desk and then followed Lanister to the right where he walked into one of the large rooms and closed the curtain behind them.

Without warning Lanister stripped all of his newly purchased clothes off and stepped into the bath, playfully smiling back at her daring her to come in. First sliding off her bag and letting it fall the the floor and then pulling off each of her sandals Nevayah stood barefoot before him with a hand on each of her hips. Without saying anything she paced back and forth in front of the large bath, taunting Lanister still fully clothed. "Now I could get in..." she paused to place a hand under her chin. "... or I could just watch you instead."

".... or not" Her own self restraint crumbling at the thought of being in the delightful water. Quickly she made work of unfastening her bottoms and letting them fall to her ankles before stepping out of them. Next she pulled off the top and flung it on top of her bag, leaning down to pick up her bottoms and placing them there as well. Now fully undressed she stood at the edge of the bath, bending her knees and kneeling down to touch the water before sliding in. She was careful to keep her distance from Lanister though, wanting to continue their game a little longer.

Using one of her hands she grabbed at the edge of the bath and pushed herself under the water, the side as a brace to keep her head submerged for a few seconds. Coming back up she ran her free hand through her hair to wring it out a bit, the water dripping down her face and shoulders. But then she shifted and felt an uncomfortable feeling in her hand. "Ouch" she whispered pulling her hand towards herself. "The stone cut me." Turning her hand over so that her palm was facing up she opened it to reveal a small cut in the center, caused from the rough edge of the bath.

Salzem

Lanister seemed to grow even more impatient as Nevayah smiled at him, almost as if she were taunting him. She stood there at the rim of the pool of warm water, seeming to contemplate whether or not she should get in herself or just... watch...? If she was indeed seriously musing about this, the male tainted would have just shot up from the water and pulled her in with him himself, not giving any consideration to her new clothes at all. Lanister said nothing as he stared up at his wife paced back and forth across the edge of the water, seeming to just be living it up watching him squirm in the bath without her.

He was just a moment away from simply springing out of the water to tug her in when Nevayah's little joke ceased, stripping off her own clothes and stepping into the bath, her body almost immediately concealed by both the water and the steam. Immediately, Lanister began making his way towards his beautiful partner, intent on showing her why it was going to be a "Long night", but each time he got close, she'd slip away to the other side of the bath, still playing with him it seemed. After at least two attempts, the male tainted decided to just wait at his end instead of coming to her... Two could play at that game... And so he waited, just watching her as she dunked her head beneath the surface of the water for a moment before resurfacing once more, water pouring from her hair and down her face...

Lanister's own face couldn't help but blush a light red, finding her just as alluring, if not moreso than he did that day... Suddenly, his drive to be wrap her up in his arms, to kiss her, was halted momentarily as he heard her made a declaration of pain. Immediately, with only seriousness in his eyes and intentions, the male tainted slipped back over to Nevayah's side, pushing along the stone-carved seats until he got right up next to her, seeing that she now had a small cut in the center of her palm... As he leaned in to get a better look himself, the young tainted winced himself.... The deceptive and treacherous rock struck again! Lanister slowly pulled his hand out from underneath the water as well, noticing a small cut in the center of his palm as well, as if this was some kind of... confirmation that they had been in the baths. Lanister looked from Nevayah's hand, then to his, smiling as he got an idea...

Slowly, gently, Lanister would intertwine his fingers with hers, softly pressing their wounded palms together as they stared into each-other's eyes. Their blood would flow and shift between each-other, a feeling of fresh, shared emotions and impulses flowing through each-other's minds... They saw one-another's memories, felt their lust for each-other and it magnify several times... He felt his love for her grow by the instant and not just the craving for her body either... The longer their hands remained pressed together, the more Lanister was sure he couldn't survive without her in his life. It was like... a dependency now... One couldn't survive without the other half of their heart, right...? Unable to resist, he'd press his lips against Nevayah's once more, his free-hand running through her soaking-wet hair... There was nowhere else he'd rather be...