outworldcowboy | For @thesanguinare : Out on the Town

In the few hours since he had seen Skarlet, Erron had made it back to where he was staying to make himself a little more presentable. He'd showered, shaved and dressed a bit sharper than usual. He was careful to match his boots, hat and jacket. He had even dabbed himself with a little Dragon's Blood scented oil behind his ears. He'd always enjoyed how his own scent blended with the that of the resin.

He glanced over his reflection in the looking glass, gave his coat a final straightening, and headed off on his way. He was a little early, but that was a given. You were not supposed to keep a lady waiting...it was a mighty bad look.

The sun was setting and the cool of the evening was creeping in as lanterns were lit. It was a lovely scene and it was a refreshing reminder to Erron why he preferred Outworld with its blend of exotic adventures to his own Realm. It felt like something he'd read about in an old adventure story...but it was real and there...ready and waiting to be experienced as long as he could live.

He quickly found himself waiting across the street from the palace. He wasn't so bold as to knock on the door or ask the guards to let him in when he didn't have an active contract. That would surely make him look a little too comfortable with being there.

Regardless...he was there, ready and waiting.

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It was easy, perhaps too easy, to fall asleep in his arms. Rest was never simple for her, but with him, she could drift, and that was yet another reason these visits were so meaningful for her. It was strange that someone else made her feel whole, but he did.

Perhaps that was why they couldn't stay together for too long, too much complacency would make her soft and weak, useless to her Master and too easily defeated. As much as she hated it, the hunger for power for life, for everything, was what kept her at the level of excellence she was. Perhaps it was similar for him.

But for now in this moment she indulged and soaked in the pleasure of having him to herself. She slept deeply and well and woke with the fires burned down to embers, her body curled closer to his and the warmth he radiated.

Skarlet linked awake with a satisfied smile, fingers moving through the coarse hair on the broad expanse of his chest. It took time to try to pull herself away to run a bath for them, the steamy water tub was a luxury she was granted based on the particulars of her magic. Blood was messy and often frowned upon in court, this became an indulgent solution.

That soft had running across his chest was enough to stir him awake. A smile crossed Erron's lips before hie eyes eased open. His hand caught hers and he gave it a gentle squeeze.

"Mornin', Dalrin."

He didn't have to ask if she slept well. The few times he had woken up in the night out of force of habit, she'd been sleeping blissfully, warm body pressed against his. Satisfied that she was satisfied, he'd drifted quickly back to sleep every time.

He pulled that hand up to his lips and gave it a few soft kisses. She wasn't the only one indulging in being close to someone.

"Good morning." The sweet drawl made her smile, his sweet gesture drew out a sigh. Their closeness was a gift they shared only occasionally but thoroughly enjoyed when they did.

"Will you join me for a bath?"

Skarlett stretched to kiss his lips before she slid out of bed and started the bath. She also took hold of the bell pull to summon breakfast for them. Another benefit of being part of the elite of the court. She was afforded luxuries others were not and she'd been able to prepare with him in mind.

Hot frothy water filled the oversized tub, at least four people could fit in if they wanted, but the scented oil added to the water hinted of cinnamon and spices.

"Of course."

He might do dirty work on occasion, but he also liked being clean as much as possible. His smile stayed after she kissed him and stepped away to run the bath. He watched her go, enjoying the view before easing up and following her. He leaned over it and sniffed it, taking in the pleasant aroma and looking forward to how the scent would cling to his skin for days after. He reached a hand into the water to test it and he gave a pleased sigh.

"Skarlet, I swear you spoil me."

Erron didn't sound bothered about that one bit.

He slipped his foot in carefully before easing the rest of himself into the little piece of heaven that was that oversized tub. He dipped his head under the water briefly and came up, brushing his hair back and wiping the sleep from his eyes.

"And that is bad?" Skarlet slid into the water smoothly, the heat a pleasure on her skin and the moisture a luxury after the arid air of outworld. The lengths of her hair fanned in the water around her shoulders as she ran a sponge over her skin.

She moved closer and began to clean and work the sponge over his shoulders as well.

"You are too tempting to try to keep." She knew it wasn't right for either of them, but the idea was sweeter than the wine they'd enjoyed the night before. Perhaps one day if things were different, but as they were now she had to enjoy what she could of their periodic meetings.

"Not at all."

Not from where he was standing, not by a long shot. Erron Black was absolutely never going to complain about being spoiled by her. He was ready to enjoy every second of pampering she was willing to offer...and he'd reciprocate in his own way.

He sighed and rolled his shoulders, letting them relax as she sponged his back.

"It is too tempting to want to stay."

Honesty from Erron Black might be harsh, but he'd never lie to her.

"And we both know about temptation."

She whispered as she leaned in and kissed the join of his neck and shoulder. She scrubbed along his arms, admiring the strength and beauty of him. He was no delicate flower or flawless skinned model, his handsomeness was real. It came from work and honing his body and his craft.

She admired him, she adored him, she loved him. That made him the most dangerous man in all the realms to her.

"So, knowing I cannot let you stay, and you cannot choose to, we have a short time to enjoy. What would you like to do first?"

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