[ It was time. The powers that be in the Grove had granted her the gift of a home to her exact specifications – in fact, they had almost granted her multiple houses as a direct result of the rampant magic – and now she was to deliver the news to Varka. It is how she finds herself standing outside of the door to his inn room for what feels like the hundredth time in recent memory.
This will be much less of a hassle when he is simply in the same house. She will not have to concern herself with how long she stands nervously in front of his door, because there will be no nosy onlookers! For now, she forces her nerves to steel and lifts a hand to knock on the door.
…Then she simply lets herself in without waiting for his reply. At this point, she sincerely doubts there could ever be anything waiting through that door that could shock her. ]
[Thankfully, Varka is at least mostly dressed when he heads to the door; only his armor and his jacket have been removed for the time being. Like before, there isn't an ounce of hesitation when he opens the door. He's memorized Nicole's delicate knock, and is already smiling broadly as it swings open. She barely has time to get her greeting out before Varka is sweeping down, stealing a quick kiss — privacy be damned.]
There you are! I tried knocking earlier, but you weren't in. I was just about to gear up and start a search party, you know.
[He absolutely was not, do not believe this idiot.]
[ Frankly she likely would have been just as enthusiastic about stepping inside if he wasn't mostly dressed – maybe even more enthusiastic if we're thinking about it –…
Nicole is quick enough to return his kiss, lifting a hand to lightly graze the front of his chest. Privacy be damned, indeed, these two can boast at least a smidgen of public displays of affection. Thankfully, what she has come here for might solve that little issue for them rather quickly!
She giggles, leaning up against the doorframe with her hip. ]
Thankfully, there is no need for that! I was having a conversation with the dear Shopkeeper here, who assisted me in summoning in one home, to my exacting specifications. I came here immediately thereafter to inform you, if you would still be interested in joining me there.
[Likewise, Varka lifts a hand to her cheek, then cards it through her hair as he shifts to give her space. Thankfully, due to their difference in height, he can angle his body just enough to still similarly lean against the door frame, though it does come at the "cost" of remaining relatively crowded toward her. Oh well. At least it means he can keep her his hand tangled in her hair.]
Really? Everything you wanted, just like that? [His imagination is already running wild. They'd gone over their wants and needs for their home, but to have it happen so smoothly? Even having spent time with the Hexenzirkel, it seems rather fast.
Not that he's complaining.]
I'm still plenty interested, don't you worry. If you give me a few minutes, I can have everything packed up.
[There are benefits to being a perpetual wanderer, and that's the fact that he keeps very little on his person. All he needs are the clothes on his back and the books he's borrowed.]
[ Nicole leans into the touch almost immediately, practically cat-like. Her eyes slip closed in conentment as she allows herself to bask in the physical contact. Being able to have this, no holds barred, is something she is sorely looking forward to.
Her eyes do open after a few seconds, but only enough for her to squint up at Varka smilingly. It made sense for him to already be prepared to leave, but she does hope that he will achieve some measure of comfort within her home… it would disappoint her if he was in such preparation to leave at any moment that he did not even try to put down roots.
Not that she wants to force him. It has to be his decision. ]
Yes! The magic they bear is rather accomplished, though I did almost have four houses instead of simply the one. I had requested there be more than enough space to comfortably house two people, regardless of whether we are spending every minute of every day attached at the hip or puttering about the place on our lonesome. I think you will be particularly fond of the interior!
[ She clasps her hands. ] And of course. Take your time! I will only slightly rush you!
[With time, Varka will likely gather possessions and learn what it means to put down roots. He does want to consider his home with Nicole to be a permanent one, but breaking down years of training and traveling was going to take time.
Of course, in this instance, it does help that Varka was largely prepared to move given their previous discussions. He takes only a moment to grab the bulk of his supplies, carefully put together in a bindle he made from a blanket. He'll be keeping this, thank you.]
No need to slightly rush me. See, already almost put together.
[Beyond that, he needs only grab his gear. For now, that means keeping the door open as he retreats to his bed, sitting down on it as he hefts on his boots and other pieces.]
Did you charm them too much? That how you almost ended up with more houses? Or, uh. Wait. I've got this. It was the magic again, right?
[ Sad ant with a bindle... or in this instance, smiling happy blonde man with a bindle...
Nicole is capable of waiting mostly patiently by the door while Varka prepares himself to leave. With an emphasis on mostly. She barely refrains from tapping her foot as he gathers himself, though her attention does sharpen the moment he sits down on the bed.
Sorry, Varka, you'd snagged yourself one who just wholly appreciated your... entirety. She is admiring him rather openly. ]
I wouldn't say I charmed them too much. Only as much as one can anticipate from the likes of me. It was largely assuredly the magic though, yes. Not that I would have minded having multiple homes!
[He is the happiest ant with a bindle right now, thank you very much.
Varka does pause for a moment the second he picks up on her tapping. He gives her a look, one that desperately tries to be reproachful but looks more and more fond the longer he holds it. This woman. This beautiful woman.
He's equally aware of her eyes on him as he works, too. Maybe he slows it down a little, giving her a show as he lowers himself to slide his boots on, then stretches himself out before reaching for the breast plate. He clasps it together with slow deliberation, glancing up through his bangs after a moment to see just what an effect he's having on her.]
Ah, sounds like even the village elders are struggling with these changes. Feel bad for them, especially after all they've been helping out.
[ Nicole's focus sharpens the moment Varka's motions become markedly more deliberate. She watches with an appraising eye: there is something to be said about the inherent eroticism behind the act of Varka suiting himself. This is definitely not just her attraction to him talking.
When he glances up at her after situating his breastplate, he will find her staring at him rather openly. Not an ounce of shame in this one. Though she vividly enjoys seeing Varka in all states of undress, there was a distinct difference in witnessing him in all his glory, so to speak. The very picture of readiness.
Nicole's mouth quirks into a smile. She raises her eyes from Varka's torso to his face, unabashed. Them staying in this home will be... a very good thing, given her apparent appetite? ]
Mm, yes, agreed. Hopefully it will become easier for all of us to contend with our abilities soon. I cannot imagine it's been easy to keep things running when you cannot even trust your own enchantments.
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It's ME, again. After Nicole has acquired a House.
Date: 2026-03-31 11:32 pm (UTC)This will be much less of a hassle when he is simply in the same house. She will not have to concern herself with how long she stands nervously in front of his door, because there will be no nosy onlookers! For now, she forces her nerves to steel and lifts a hand to knock on the door.
…Then she simply lets herself in without waiting for his reply. At this point, she sincerely doubts there could ever be anything waiting through that door that could shock her. ]
Hello!
YAY IT'S YOU
Date: 2026-04-01 04:59 am (UTC)There you are! I tried knocking earlier, but you weren't in. I was just about to gear up and start a search party, you know.
[He absolutely was not, do not believe this idiot.]
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Date: 2026-04-01 05:34 am (UTC)Nicole is quick enough to return his kiss, lifting a hand to lightly graze the front of his chest. Privacy be damned, indeed, these two can boast at least a smidgen of public displays of affection. Thankfully, what she has come here for might solve that little issue for them rather quickly!
She giggles, leaning up against the doorframe with her hip. ]
Thankfully, there is no need for that! I was having a conversation with the dear Shopkeeper here, who assisted me in summoning in one home, to my exacting specifications. I came here immediately thereafter to inform you, if you would still be interested in joining me there.
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Date: 2026-04-01 05:57 am (UTC)Really? Everything you wanted, just like that? [His imagination is already running wild. They'd gone over their wants and needs for their home, but to have it happen so smoothly? Even having spent time with the Hexenzirkel, it seems rather fast.
Not that he's complaining.]
I'm still plenty interested, don't you worry. If you give me a few minutes, I can have everything packed up.
[There are benefits to being a perpetual wanderer, and that's the fact that he keeps very little on his person. All he needs are the clothes on his back and the books he's borrowed.]
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Date: 2026-04-01 06:33 am (UTC)Her eyes do open after a few seconds, but only enough for her to squint up at Varka smilingly. It made sense for him to already be prepared to leave, but she does hope that he will achieve some measure of comfort within her home… it would disappoint her if he was in such preparation to leave at any moment that he did not even try to put down roots.
Not that she wants to force him. It has to be his decision. ]
Yes! The magic they bear is rather accomplished, though I did almost have four houses instead of simply the one. I had requested there be more than enough space to comfortably house two people, regardless of whether we are spending every minute of every day attached at the hip or puttering about the place on our lonesome. I think you will be particularly fond of the interior!
[ She clasps her hands. ] And of course. Take your time! I will only slightly rush you!
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Date: 2026-04-02 01:20 am (UTC)Of course, in this instance, it does help that Varka was largely prepared to move given their previous discussions. He takes only a moment to grab the bulk of his supplies, carefully put together in a bindle he made from a blanket. He'll be keeping this, thank you.]
No need to slightly rush me. See, already almost put together.
[Beyond that, he needs only grab his gear. For now, that means keeping the door open as he retreats to his bed, sitting down on it as he hefts on his boots and other pieces.]
Did you charm them too much? That how you almost ended up with more houses? Or, uh. Wait. I've got this. It was the magic again, right?
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Date: 2026-04-02 02:15 am (UTC)Nicole is capable of waiting mostly patiently by the door while Varka prepares himself to leave. With an emphasis on mostly. She barely refrains from tapping her foot as he gathers himself, though her attention does sharpen the moment he sits down on the bed.
Sorry, Varka, you'd snagged yourself one who just wholly appreciated your... entirety. She is admiring him rather openly. ]
I wouldn't say I charmed them too much. Only as much as one can anticipate from the likes of me. It was largely assuredly the magic though, yes. Not that I would have minded having multiple homes!
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Date: 2026-04-02 05:06 pm (UTC)Varka does pause for a moment the second he picks up on her tapping. He gives her a look, one that desperately tries to be reproachful but looks more and more fond the longer he holds it. This woman. This beautiful woman.
He's equally aware of her eyes on him as he works, too. Maybe he slows it down a little, giving her a show as he lowers himself to slide his boots on, then stretches himself out before reaching for the breast plate. He clasps it together with slow deliberation, glancing up through his bangs after a moment to see just what an effect he's having on her.]
Ah, sounds like even the village elders are struggling with these changes. Feel bad for them, especially after all they've been helping out.
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Date: 2026-04-03 03:00 am (UTC)When he glances up at her after situating his breastplate, he will find her staring at him rather openly. Not an ounce of shame in this one. Though she vividly enjoys seeing Varka in all states of undress, there was a distinct difference in witnessing him in all his glory, so to speak. The very picture of readiness.
Nicole's mouth quirks into a smile. She raises her eyes from Varka's torso to his face, unabashed. Them staying in this home will be... a very good thing, given her apparent appetite? ]
Mm, yes, agreed. Hopefully it will become easier for all of us to contend with our abilities soon. I cannot imagine it's been easy to keep things running when you cannot even trust your own enchantments.