Ghis (closed)

[KieranSoares]

As they came to the shore, Qira paused to take in their surroundings before setting down the satchel he carried. Everything was quiet and serene, and it seemed to suit Qira perfectly well as he took a seat in the grass.

 

[heartofcourage]

Hassan instantly went to the shore and rolled in the water, playing like the young drake that he was as Rissa took a seat on her favorite rock and seemed to relax. She enjoyed bringing the younger drakes here, letting them explore safely in order to boost their confidence. Hassan had always loved water and seemed to be at his best when he was near it.

 

[KieranSoares]

Qira too watched the young drake, content where he was. But he eventually caught himself gazing at Rissa, and he shook his head and averted his eyes to take in their surroundings once more.

 

[heartofcourage]

“You can look at me all you like.” Rissa said softly as Qira’s gaze lingered on her a little longer than usual.

 

[KieranSoares]

Qira sighed silently at that, still entirely unsure how to really approach her. As much as Rissa had challenged him to be bold, he seemed a gentler sort. While she had seen evidence of the dominant man he could be, that didn't seem to come out often when he wasn't watching over Kate.

 

[heartofcourage]

"Look at me again, panther." Rissa said, watching him closely as he seemed to lose his nerve. "I dare you."

 

[KieranSoares]

Qira's feline ears tilted back slightly at her challenge, his shyness becoming more and more apparent. But there was also a wilder part of him that demanded he prove himself unflinching. So after a moment, Qira's golden Amber eyes met Rissa's, the shy side giving way.

 

[heartofcourage]

The moment that Rissa saw Qira looking towards her, she bent in and kissed him. She didn't even think about it or his shyness. She wasn't about to let him get away this time.

 

[KieranSoares]

To his credit, Qira certainly didn't shy away then, able to steel himself in the brief moment he had to register her leaning in. She felt his broad hand cup her cheek, a gesture of welcome, that fell away as she drew back. Now she had his full attention, his eyes entirely trained on hers and focused, stoic still

 

[heartofcourage]

"You're not so detached." Rissa said with a small grin his direction as he stared at her with that same blank and calm expression. "A man that doesn't want to feel won't reach for my cheek if I kiss him."

 

[KieranSoares]

Qira cracked a hint of a smile, not ashamed to let her know she was right. "I am just calm," he murmured. That calm and stoic face often hid any emotion, but it wasn't necessarily that he didn't want to show any. It was simply that for most of his life, he'd needed an infallible poker face so not to give anyone an advantage.

 

[heartofcourage]

"You're not calm. Beneath your cool exterior, you're a man who knows what he wants. You can try and hide it, but I know it's there." Rissa commented as he showed her a little bit of a grin. "You keep telling yourself that, panther. I know it's not true."

 

[KieranSoares]

"Knowing what I want does not mean I cannot be calm," he reminded. "But I could be braver."

 

[heartofcourage]

"I won't argue with that." Rissa agreed. "You could be much braver in many respects."

 

[KieranSoares]

Qira rose and drew Rissa in then for another kiss, this one much bolder and more dominant than before, as if challenging her back. "Do you have more dares?" He questioned. If he were any other man, it might've sounded cocky.

 

[heartofcourage]

“I do, but I don’t think you’re bold enough to follow them through.” Rissa said afternhe had kissed her with a bit more passion and asked her if there was anything else.

 

[KieranSoares]

"Try me," he challenged in return.Whethse he was capable or not, he was certainly ready and willing.

 

[heartofcourage]

"Undress me, right here and now." Rissa said, her dark eyes offering him up a challenge that she knew he probably wouldn't take on.

 

[KieranSoares]

To say Qira was shocked was an understatement. He had thought she might tease him a bit at a time, but he certainly didn't expect her to jump immediately to getting naked. He did hesitate, but only for a moment as his more primal side pushed him to do as she said.

He reached out, his fingers taking hold of her belt and pulling her closer. It was the first thing to go, swiftly and smoothly unbuckled before her eyes and dropped beside them. He grew bolder then, seemingly unbuttoning her shirt in a single, fluid motion and letting it fall away as well. His amber eyes followed his hands over her curves, and soon her boots and trousers followed, and then her underclothes, all quickly falling away as if Qira had done it a thousand times.

 

[heartofcourage]

"Well, look at that. The panther does have a back bone." Rissa commented as he worked quickly and soon she was bare before him. "Perhaps the lord protector is doing the same with his pretty little wife right now as well."

She gave him a grin as she stood and left her clothing behind, looking over her shoulder at him as she made her way to the loch.

 

[KieranSoares]

Qira found himself following, leaving his own clothes in a trail behind him. He was not embarrassed to be naked himself, entirely focused on Rissa before him.

 

[heartofcourage]

Rissa smiled a little wider as she stepped into the cool water, Hassan skittering around her as he sought attention. "Go and play, Hassan. I have other things to attend to."

 

[KieranSoares]

Hassan eventually ran off, chasing minnows and fish. Qira stepped into the water close behind, taking a moment to enjoy it himself as was submerged to the waist.

 

[heartofcourage]

"Well, panther, what will you do now?" Rissa asked as she dipped to her neck in the water, watching as Qira seemed to relax almost completely. "I don't think I've ever seen you without the weight of the world on your shoulders."

 

[KieranSoares]

"I have some ideas," he murmured, watching her sink into the water. He waded closer til the water was up to the bottom of his chest, and she felt his hands lay on her hips, drawing her closer before he leaned down and pressed a kiss to her throat, slow but intent on his goal after her advances.