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NESSETH'S HOSUE - MID-MORNING
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Nesseth steps out of the pantry, his arms full of wrapped goods that he carries over to the table and sets into a neat pile. He starts to sort the goods into a few different piles as he looks over at Erika. "Might be packing a bit much, but since we're starting to go into the cold season, I figure extra supplies wouldn't hurt. We'll be eating through it to lighten the load anyway."
Erika smiles as she starts looking through the goods: "These and whatever's fresh that morning from my garden... should be plenty. Possibly too much, since we can just find food out there pretty easily." She giggles: "Not that it's too much to carry, not really."
Nesseth chuckles and grins a bit as he slides a small, sorted pile over to Erika to examine one last time to make sure it's all in order. "We're taking our time, so weighing down a bit more won't be an issue." He shrugs a bit as he goes back to checking the rest of the pile over, "But yeah, plenty of wild berries, roots and such we can eat out that way."
Erika sticks her tongue out: "You know a lot of this is for your sake, right? I usually don't carry much anything with me when I head out."
Nesseth laughs a bit. "Yeah, I know. Still, I'm packing some stuff for you too, since a bit of prepared food makes for a nice snack out away from town."
Erika grins: "Wasn't really saying that it's better to go without, it's just what I do." She looks over their supplies, smirking: "At the very least I'll leave the dried meat for your enjoyment. Blagh."
Nesseth smirks jokingly in turn. "Don't worry, the meats are definitely all for me. Dried fruits and such are yours, of course."
Erika laughs: "As long as we're clear." She gives a soft sigh: "Been looking forward to this, it's been such a while since I was last able to leave."
Nesseth hums and nods. "Yeah, I can imagine. You used to go out gathering plants and herbs all the time before the thing with the Saurs started up. It's been... what, four months since then?" He smiles softly, "I'm sure a trip out will make things feel a lot more normal again."
Erika giggles softly: "Yeah, it really should. Just... traversing out there, you know?"
Nesseth nods again. "Yeah... just out exploring, wandering the wilderness. Out away from town for a bit to just... unwind."
Erika steps over to give Nesseth a kiss on the cheek: "Thank you for coming with me~."
Nesseth hums warmly, smiling as he returns the kiss and slips an arm around Erika's waist to hug her a little. "Hey, I promised to do so, even before we became a pair. It'll just be that much more enjoyable now~"
Erika smirks as she blushes slightly: "What could you possibly mean? We wouldn't do anything..." She pauses, then nods: "Okay so I guess we rather are going to, aren't we."
Nesseth laughs and grins, playfully squeezing Erika in his one-armed hug. "Well, I was more meaning that we'd be doing this trip as a couple instead of just as friends, but..." He chuckles, smirking, "It's us, so... most likely, I'm sure. At least once."
Erika sticks her tongue out again: "I mean, now that the thought has been aired, we gotta try at least once. Just gotta be careful where."
Nesseth hums in agreement and grins cheekily. "Of course. We're both pretty experienced woodsfolk, so I think we can figure something out."
Erika laughs a bit: "Sounds crazy when you put it in that way, like we're planning to do that... I mean, guess we are but still."
Nesseth laughs with Erika. "I mean, we're both just enjoying our little outing, right? Not really a... conventional spot, but we need to occupy ourselves outside of all the walking."
Erika leans on Nesseth's arms: "Well, when you put it that way, I guess I can find a way to have myself agree on this. Besides, not like anyone's gonna witness it out there."
Nesseth turns a bit to hug Erika warmly. "Yup, though we're still going out there to do some herb gathering and such, too. We can't distract each other like that too often."
Erika giggles: "Only some of the time. Not all the time. Noted."
Nesseth winks playfully. "We can adjust as we go, I'm sure. We're both pretty flexible."
Erika grins at Nesseth: "Oh you're plenty flexible~."
Nesseth chuckles. "I'm glad you think so, dear." He lifts a hand up and teases a finger along Erika's neck for a moment, "Though, I could say the same about you, too~"
Erika leans her neck back towards Nesseth's hand: "Mmm, I have no idea what you're talking about...~."
Nesseth teases his hand a little more along Erika's neck as she leans against him. "Well... once we pack up the last of this stuff, I could maybe show you what I mean~"
Erika sticks her tongue out once more: "Oh, bold of you to presume I'd want that right now..." She pauses and grins: "I do, though."
Nesseth smirks as he leans in and gives Erika a soft kiss. "Right now, hm? Without even waiting to finish up our packing~?"
Erika glances at their mostly-done packing and shrugs: "I dunno, reckon it can wait?" She leans to respond to the kiss with a soft hum.
Nesseth hums quietly as he spares a look at the packs and smiles at Erika again as he breaks the kiss. "I mean... we're mostly done at this point, so... we could spare a little time if you'd like."
Erika hums as her hands wander towards Nesseth's hips: "Like you wouldn't want me to like to..."
Nesseth lightly wraps his arms more warmly around Erika in turn. "You know me, dear. Only if you're feeling up to it, of course."
Erika giggles: "But only if you are feeling up to it too, you horny lizard. I don't get to dictate all of it even if I wanted to~."
Nesseth smirks a bit as he reaches a hand up to feel his frills a bit. "Horny lizard? Hmm... I suppose I might be, at that. Of course, that said... you know I'm always up for things with you~"
Erika giggles as she leans closer: "Well, the horn part is optional. Your frills are sexy though, so don't get rid of those."
Nesseth smirks and fans his frills open a bit for Erika's enjoyment. "Don't worry, there's no way I'm getting rid of these. Never wanted to before, and definitely not after hearing that."
Erika smirks and she gives the frills a lick: "Oh so my opinion on this does matter. I better repeat myself them: your frills are pretty sexy."
Nesseth 's frills wiggle at the lick, but they stay fanned open as he leans in to give Erika a teasing kiss on the neck at the same moment. "You bet your opinion matters, Erika. I'd be a poor partner if I didn't listen." He grins as he leans back from the kiss, "You think my frills are sexy, and that's good because I think your legs are sexy."
Erika blinks, tilting her head slightly: "But they're just my legs? They're not sexy, they're just there." She pauses, then smiles: "Or I could at least try to claim that, but the way you look at my butt when you think I'm not seeing, it's adorable."
Nesseth blinks at realizing he's not been as sneaky as he thought he was, but grins anyway. "Ahh, so my admiring looks haven't gone unnoticed? I thought I was being sneaky, but I guess I don't have to since you know, now." He nods sagely, "Yes, your butt and legs are amazing~"
Erika giggles: "You're a lot of things but I don't think sneaky is up there. But thankfully you make up with plenty of other traits~."
Nesseth sighs a little dramatically. "Oh well, I suppose those other traits will have to do~"
Erika lets her hands wander downward some more: "Mm, will just have to do indeed."
Nesseth lets his hands likewise wander a bit over Erika's back, slowly drifting down towards her rear. "Then, maybe I shouldn't keep you waiting anymore. You know, take advantage of some of those traits."
Erika gives a soft sigh: "Take advantage of... you, me or both? Let's go with both, so it's mutual."
Nesseth nods as he lightly teases the soft fur on Erika's lower back as he leans in for another kiss. "We'll go with both. That's the most fun, for sure."
Erika giggles as she wiggles her rear: "Mmm, you do know it. I shall trust your explorer's experience~."
Nesseth slides a hand down and teasingly squeezes Erika's rear in response to such an obvious offer. "And I'll trust in your experience roaming the wilderness~"
Erika giggles as her hand wander in mirror, taking Nesseth towards the wilderness beyond the tasteful curtain...