#remy and nuriel working together will be a very interesting combo

[adeadlysong]

Reassurance.

@ribbedxgloves

Note: Takes place while Remy and Nuriel are trying to track down the poisoner/attempted attacker of Sukumara and Freyr. Sukumara is worried, and Arlyn is there to reassure him.

“Are you sure they’ll be okay?”

Arlyn could only sigh as he sat by Sukumara’s bedside, rubbing some healing ointment onto the Lion of Darya’s purpled arm, before casting some magic over it, whispering the spell under his breath. The purpling of Sukumara’s arm decreased, skin returning back to normal bit more, before Arlyn looked up at the older man.

“I’m sure Remy and Nuriel will be okay, Ariel.”

Arlyn always called Sukumara ‘Ariel’ in private when it was the two of them, most of the time. It was just how they worked, just how they did things. No one really minded.

Sukumara laid against the back of the bed, looking to him. “I know Nuriel will be okay. He’s a determined one, and we know he’s a tough fighter. But...Remy...” Sukumara shook his head, “He’s not one that generally fights. We all know that. He’s the court jester, not a knight. What if my attacker goes against him? What if he gets hurt? I know Remy is determined...and I saw the fury in his eyes when he said he wanted to go after them. But I don’t want to lose him, either.”

“Nuriel would do everything to protect him first. I know that.” Arlyn put the rest of the small bottle of ointment away in the drawer of a small table that happened to be by Sukumara’s bed, before raising a hand to push some strands of the other’s hair out of his face. “We all love Remy in our own way. He’s been nothing but a joy to us when we first met him.”

“That’s why I don’t want to lose him. He’s...good. Arlyn, he’s too good for me.”

“The more you should cherish him.” 

“I do.” The other swallowed. “I do cherish him. I know we only became lovers more...recently, but I really, really cherish him. His scent. His smile...the look in his eyes, and his sweetness...I am blessed to have him.”

Arlyn looked him in the eyes. “He’s equally blessed to have you, I think. I think he’s happy, knowing that you’re there for him. Both of you should cherish each other.”

“Heh...thanks.” Sukumara smiled, closing his eyes briefly before opening them, moving to completely lie down in the bed. “You’re far better than me at the whole relationship thing.”

“To be fair,” Arlyn pointed out, “I’m engaged to Nuriel and before that, we were courting each other even before the War of the Three Regions—basically, since Tahirah started ruling. We’ve had our ups and downs, and I think every relationship will, but what matters is that the people involved are willing to work it out with each other and not give up. You and Remy...you’re both in a good place right now, I can see that.”

“That’s good. I’m...glad to hear that. To know that Remy and I are in...a good place together.” Sukumara yawned, and Arlyn had his turn to chuckle.

“Rest, Ariel Sukumara. Remy will be here to see you in the morning.”