you'll breathe easier just knowing that the worst is all behind you
& the waves that tossed the raft all night have set you on dry land
& the waves that tossed the raft all night have set you on dry land
You nip playfully at the fingers that wipe your beard, licking your lips as she draws away. "I was savin' it for later," you protest, jutting out your chin and pursing your lips in a gesture that could only be described as nyyyeh.
"Fuckin' delicious." You offer yours in exchange for hers, swirling the amber liquid thoughtfully before taking a healthy sip. "Mmm, very sweet." Not in a bad way, but you prefer your tarter beverage. A little bit of zing is good for a man. "Nah, we're more'a hard liquor people. I can make a mean mojito, though." You waggle your eyes playfully, offering back her stein.
The crowd is growing, strains of music and laughter drifting pleasantly through the air. Wrapping your arm around her waist, you gaze into the crowd. "So what's tradition for this event, eh? Dancin'? Games? Presents?" The last word is said with a mischievous smirk, your earthen eyes twinkling as you look sidelong at Vai.
"Fuckin' delicious." You offer yours in exchange for hers, swirling the amber liquid thoughtfully before taking a healthy sip. "Mmm, very sweet." Not in a bad way, but you prefer your tarter beverage. A little bit of zing is good for a man. "Nah, we're more'a hard liquor people. I can make a mean mojito, though." You waggle your eyes playfully, offering back her stein.
The crowd is growing, strains of music and laughter drifting pleasantly through the air. Wrapping your arm around her waist, you gaze into the crowd. "So what's tradition for this event, eh? Dancin'? Games? Presents?" The last word is said with a mischievous smirk, your earthen eyes twinkling as you look sidelong at Vai.
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