#glatversary posts

Their wedding anniversary. That one day was etched into Alistair's mind like nothing else.

Last year, Wainwright and he organized an entire party. All of the Crimson Raiders were invited. It was a glorious mess, and thankfully this time Aurelia didn't barge in and ruin the moment. This year... there was nothing planned.

But his husband wasn't there by his side. He went away on some kind of business. Mergers to discuss, synergies to develop, all these fancy corporate buzzwords took up a lot of his time. He didn't even leave a message on the ECHO.

Alistair himself was tired, much more than usual. But he got up anyways. Be strong, he thought, maybe we'll talk later.

After breakfast, Alistair retreated into his study. He began absentmindedly organizing his books - hours upon hours were passing. He was very much used to being alone - an adventurer's spirit (as well as being imprisoned once) will do that to one. But still, something was missing.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.

Alistair was puzzled. Was it Gaige, coming to visit? One of the Crimson Raiders temporarily staying in the manor? Then again, very few people knew where his study was in this massive mansion.

- Please, come in! - Alistair shouted.

The door was flung open as Wainwright came in, fancy suit with golden accents and bolo tie still on, bouquet of lavender and fern and exotic flowers Alistair didn't recognize in hand. He hurriedly smashed the door behind himself and awkwardly said:

- H-howdy.

- You came back! - Alistair was elated.

- Sorry fer bein' late an' all, I had to do a whole bunch o'-

- No, no, dearie, you are right on time. Today's the day!

- I know, 'ah just- oh, Al, ya know how it is with me. I almost- Wainwright couldn't finish, as Alistair hugged him tight halfway through his words.

- Oh. Heh. Um. - Wainwright pushed his husband away gently and presented him with the bouquet. - 'Ere's... somethin'. I know it ain't much, but-

- It's wonderful, Winny. Thank you so much. - Alistair took the flowers and gave his husband a little kiss on the cheek. They both chuckled a little bit.