it starts with a few curious glances taken at the emerald grove
then bashful smiles around the campfire late at night as food is enjoyed and laughter is shared among the party
you witness his bitter realization that no good deed goes unpunished
he hears your soothing whispers over his labored breaths when the reflection in the water didnāt look human anymore
then thereās encouraging pats and comforting words after a particularly gruesome run in with some gnolls
and you follow his unwavering footsteps toward the flames engulfing the inn
when youāre sitting down by the campfire long after everyone has retired for the evening, a warm hand is outstretched, a quiet invitation to dance
you accept and youāre pulled up, bowing to each other before you press your right hands together, taking a step backward then forward before letting go then doing the same with your left. you continue to dance together well into the night, bodies swaying to a rhythm known only to the two of you. the crackling fire and the underdark nature around you as your only music
his right hand gently hold yours as you kneel down together ending the dance
Itās happily ever after promised with a kiss and not even the absolute will be able to break it
āSo much shadow around us. To think I almost missed the light.ā
