[H1][color=0072bc]Kest[/color][/h1]

[color=0072bc]"Only a little."[/color] The taste of the cinnamon icing still lingered on Kest's tongue, and he smiled, [color=0072bc]"Its not as sweet as you though."[/color]

Before they could start walking, a young woman passed them by and offered a simple greeting, Kest turned from Veragwen for a moment and said, [color=0072bc]"It is indeed, goodnight ma'am."[/color]
He looked back to his princess and hooked his arm around hers and together they started walking. He left her take the lead, as he didn't really know where she lived. Two birds with one stone! Tomorrow he could get up early and bring her some flowers. That is, if he woke before her. It was unlikely.

[color=0072bc]"Marmalade was always strong, I think I just grew to admire her. She never backed down from the bullies that picked on her or anything. One time, she was getting really badly beaten by some older kids, so I stepped in and protected her. She hated it, but after that, I went everywhere with her."[/color] He paused and looked down, [color=0072bc]"After our mother passed away, it became all the more important to keep her out of trouble, so we went on the road. She took it much harder, because she was closer to our mother than I was. I made a vow that day to always be there for her, but she is her own person now. I have to hope she will keep herself out of trouble."[/color]

As if to disperse the topic, Kest shook his head and smiled at Veragwen. It must be hard for her to be alone all the time. That takes its own toll.
To her statement, he couldn't help but throw his head back and laugh. She really was sweeter than the icing on her bun. [color=0072bc]"I can't thank you enough for the offer, Vera. Had we not purchased a home, we would love to take you up on your offer."[/color]
[color=0072bc][b]Perhaps I could stay the night anyway.[/b][/color] he pushed the thought away quicker than it had entered his mind. It was not what he wanted. Not yet anyway.
[color=0072bc]"Perhaps you and Mara could spend some time together. I have no idea what women do in their spare time. All my sister does is practice with her scythe.."[/color]

When they finally made it to the lovely Veragwen's home, Kest became suddenly nervous. This was the time that the man would give the woman a goodnight kiss. Should he do it? He wanted to. What if she pulled away though. Maybe a small one on the cheek. Yeah. That would be good.
[color=0072bc]"I had a great evening with you. I wish we could have spent more time together."[/color] he grinned, thinking of how he could possibly surprise her tomorrow. Then he blushed and looked her in the eye, as he leaned forward to kiss her cheek.

Once they had said their goodnights, Kest walked to his home slowly, trying to savor his night. It didn't last long as his house was surprisingly close to Veragwen's. He walked in and checked on Mara. Sound asleep in her bed. He gave her a quick kiss on the forehead and went to his own room. After he changed, sleep came upon him quickly. He, of course, dreamed of his warrior princess.