[Honey]

It was beneath the faint light of the moon that bathed them both that they lay in their patch of clover, each of them sporting a contented smile. Already he could feel himself begin to grow weary of the day, but he still had one more thing he wished to know about before they would head off to bed. Long fingers stretched out to gently brush against the illuminated face of the boy. "Lonis, I have a question I wish to ask of you again," He looked into the sky where stars littered every inch of the deep blue darkness of existance before he noticed a couple of fireflies hovering around with their lights shining bright. "What is life?"

[littl3chocobo]

still high off of the ichor of his master's love he was confused as to why the question was asked now instead of when it was normally asked and he spent several long, mute, seconds before he realized that he actually had an answer. cautiously he put forth his though, ".....moments. life's meaning is collecting moments....like this one....or so i feel"



or in people words, the meaning of life is the experience of living)

[Honey]

His head inched to the side in a motion of thoughtfulness. The idea rolled around in his mind as he watched the hovering bugs before one came to land on his nose while it blinked its lights before moving on to the other. "This is true, if we could not remember sweet moments such as this, where would we make mistakes and correct ourselves in the future. A lot of things thrive off my memories, very good Lonis. I still wish for you to think over my question further though, but I thanks you for answering this time."

[littl3chocobo]

he was not certain if he had given a good answer or if the praise was only for the effort but he did not complain and simply snuggled close with his master until the need to wash and sleep overcame the other and he was left alone to clean up and continue packing

[Honey]

He woke to the hard rememberance of the night before, though his head hurt much less than he had ever felt, and instead he felt great dispite the long night of mead before he fell asleep. Still he felt tired and wished to sleep, but it was already on the verge of the sun rising when he had planned to arise, and taking his leave to the bath he went to wash for the day.

((If your guy does not find him in the bath, he will be out in the garden picking the last of the ripe vegetables.))

[littl3chocobo]

dutifully he brought his master breakfast when the man came out of his morning ritual and they ate their porridge while picking the last few f the ripe vegetables to presumably take with them. he offered his master a sweet smile each time the hazel-green eyes and when it finally garnered him a smile back he leaned in to give a sweet peck

[Honey]

He had the vegetables washed before they were to leave, and neatly he laid them in an old basket by the rest of their things before he turned to his other. "Lonis, I am excited that this day has finally come and we may depart--despite how much I have enjoyed these last nine years in this house with you. I promise that we will return, but for now we must leave." He took one of the hands in his own to gently lead the two of them outside . Turning back he directed their attention to the small house they called home so often, and taking a deep breath he turned his eyes on the boy. "Are you prepared to leave?"

[littl3chocobo]

nodding he kept his eyes on his master. it was a sad thing to leave the place he had spent nearly half of his life living but he was not alone and when they were done they could return. he was prepared

[Honey]

He could not help himself in that moment and in his break of self-control the man leaned in for a kiss more than the sweet ones they often exchanged. "Good," He spoke as he forced himself to pull away lest the kiss last too long, "Halp me with our bags and we shall depart from here for town before we venture further away than that."

[littl3chocobo]

he could taste the flavor of resolve on his master's lips though the implication made it difficult for him to take the kiss at face value. wisely he said nothing and took as much of their gear as he could without wearing himself out

[Honey]

He easied the other of his load quickly so as not to leave either of them with excess or not enough baggage. "Do not be so quick to volunteer yourself for me, we will have much to share while we are on this trip." He urged the other to follow him inthe well worn path they travelled into town. "I was spoiled with you taking care of me so well, but this trip we both must work to find what we are looking for."

[littl3chocobo]

he nodded and offered an answer of understanding though he really did not care and simply wanted to take it back. they traveled mostly in silence barring a couple stops for the other to look at plants or tell him something about the medicinal and poisonous properties of some-such thing or another, if not for their packs he would have thought this was the same as any trip into the town for bread or news

[Honey]

He gave the remainder of their vegetables to the woman who sold bread, and rather than taking coin he merely asked for a freshly baked round loaf so as not to become stale quickly. Graciously she accepted with a big smile and gave him a couple of sweet treats, one for the each of them. Wishing her fairwell with a large smile of his own he led the boy out of the lovely smelling shop back to the road to decide which way to go. "Lonis, which way do you believe we should travel in?"

[littl3chocobo]

looking up he gave his master a questioning look though it was met with a gentle look and peering around he thought of what would be the best way to go, "...if we go north we will meet the winter too quickly but there is nothing to the south....west is the ocean so...east?"

[Honey]

A long arm came to wrap around shoulders while he turned them east as he started their journey in the destined direction. "Very well. I do not like the sea as much as I enjoy my plants and creatures so we shall travel East. Very great choice, though I hope you are ready for a day's walk."

[littl3chocobo]

it was a beautiful day though by the time the sun was high and arching ever so slightly he was tired and less inclined to look at the beauty of nature and more prone to wondering when they would stop for the afternoon meal so he could rest