[SE] the apple of my eye

-Zavien-

Sol was both happy and sad to see that his 'intimidating' demeanor hadn't actually done any damage. However, as Boreal's soft croon sounded, he let the worry vanish, choosing to copy her and roll onto his back in the snow (imitation, flattery, etc). His wings splayed against the cold ground, their translucent golden membranes making the new snowflakes stand out as they floated down. He let out a playful rumble as his vision of the white dragon flipped, making it look like she was sticking to the top of the sky. It was the simple things that brought Sol joy, and he wiggled his feet in the air. 

Raising his glass of cider to the decision, Zavien's words still rumbled with laughter. "Perfect! I know Lena would love to, so feel free to send me a letter when you hear." It was almost comical to think about planning dates rather than scheming coups, but he absolutely preferred it, relishing in the warmth of friendship and good food. 

Perhaps because of that, or just the overall empathy, Zavien was content to let the topic of marriage dissipate. He tilted his head, considering the next question. "I'm assuming so. I haven't asked her yet, but we've been going to most of the festivals and events together." Although originally shy about their relationship, they hadn't necessarily hidden it from anyone. And he liked having excuses to go places with her. It almost felt wrong not to, like he was missing something. He took a bite of steaming cinnamon apple before pushing the ball back into Tal's court, "Are you and Alys going together?"

Life is getting up one more time
than you've been knocked down.

With both companions having far too much fun in the snow, Tal's embarrassment couldn't linger for too long. He had been caught off guard and he was grateful to move past the question for now, but Zavien had certainly planted seeds of thought in the courier's mind that he would find himself turning over later. Dating, at least, was a much safer topic! And one that he threw himself wholeheartedly into discussing as they toasted their tentative plans for a future double date.

Plans that would, unfortunately, be derailed by developments in Halo soon. But for now Tal remained blissfully oblivious of what the future would bring.

"Well, since you're a couple an' all I don't think she'd turn y'down if y'did ask," he teased his friend around a mouthful of warm apple. "An' yeah, we'll be there. Maybe we can grab some food t'gether at some point!"

A bold suggestion given that they were currently eating food that would be perfect for the Festival of Bells, but much like his dragon, Tal was never one to turn down a treat!

~Fin