Back already! The continuing evolution of the relationship between Argis and Nikolai. With a new home and all that come along with it. :D Enjoy!
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It hadn’t bothered Argis that they never traveled to Falkreath. Yes they traveled through the hold but Nikolai seemed to be well aware of the area and steered cleared of it. Argis didn’t question it. Perhaps it had to do with Nikolai’s childhood or maybe he disliked the place on principle. Either way, it was none of Argis’ business. It struck him as strange, though, that they now had a home not too far from the village.
“How were you able to get land here?” Argis asked as the two trekked out of the village. Nikolai had surprised him once more, vying for a carriage to take them from Markarth to Falkreath rather than walking.
Nikolai shrugged with a smile, “I helped out Jarl Siddgeir a few times and it seems like I made a bit of an impression on him. The offer had been set for a while and I finally have a reason to accept it.”
Argis could feel himself blush slightly, thankful for the fact that Nikolai was rather focused on leading the way. He was getting used to Nikolai, albeit slowly. He enjoyed the man’s presence and touch, yet when it came to voicing such things or being within view of others Argis found himself nervous. They acted no different than before but it was little things that only lovers did that worried him.
Slowly they moved off the road and wandered down a rather newly worn path. They moved through the foothills slowly, seeming to go at a pace where Nikolai could admire the trees. “We’re lucky,” he explained. “Not only do we have easy access to Falkreath but Riverwood is not too far away. Close to people without being in the thick of ‘em.”
“I should have known you weren’t too keen on city life,” Argis replied.
“Don’t get me wrong,” Nikolai laughed, slowing so he could walk in stride with Argis, “I like it just fine but being surrounded by all of this is comforting. Plus, it was built to my specifications and we don’t have to worry about nosy neighbors.” The two crested one of the foothills and came to a stop, a smile wide on Nikolai’s face. “Here we are. Lakeview Manor!”
Home Again (1a/?)
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It hadn’t bothered Argis that they never traveled to Falkreath. Yes they traveled through the hold but Nikolai seemed to be well aware of the area and steered cleared of it. Argis didn’t question it. Perhaps it had to do with Nikolai’s childhood or maybe he disliked the place on principle. Either way, it was none of Argis’ business. It struck him as strange, though, that they now had a home not too far from the village.
“How were you able to get land here?” Argis asked as the two trekked out of the village. Nikolai had surprised him once more, vying for a carriage to take them from Markarth to Falkreath rather than walking.
Nikolai shrugged with a smile, “I helped out Jarl Siddgeir a few times and it seems like I made a bit of an impression on him. The offer had been set for a while and I finally have a reason to accept it.”
Argis could feel himself blush slightly, thankful for the fact that Nikolai was rather focused on leading the way. He was getting used to Nikolai, albeit slowly. He enjoyed the man’s presence and touch, yet when it came to voicing such things or being within view of others Argis found himself nervous. They acted no different than before but it was little things that only lovers did that worried him.
Slowly they moved off the road and wandered down a rather newly worn path. They moved through the foothills slowly, seeming to go at a pace where Nikolai could admire the trees. “We’re lucky,” he explained. “Not only do we have easy access to Falkreath but Riverwood is not too far away. Close to people without being in the thick of ‘em.”
“I should have known you weren’t too keen on city life,” Argis replied.
“Don’t get me wrong,” Nikolai laughed, slowing so he could walk in stride with Argis, “I like it just fine but being surrounded by all of this is comforting. Plus, it was built to my specifications and we don’t have to worry about nosy neighbors.” The two crested one of the foothills and came to a stop, a smile wide on Nikolai’s face. “Here we are. Lakeview Manor!”