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[ Not a glamourous gift?

Oh no, he could tell the papers were but a firestorm, the way that they hovered in amber like little flecks caught within-- and his fingers closed around them reflexively to capture whatever warmth lay in that pendant, with his own cool temperate palm. Simple cufflinks, simple cufflinks when Caleb had given him a wealth of words. He could feel emotion capturing within and then a soft little hiccup, even as he leaned forward and bumped his head against shoulder, because he could not do anything else. ]

I've had enough of glamour in my life, my favor has been courted with so many gifts-- but none can compare to the sweetness with which I find this. [ Upwards, Essek looked at Caleb's profile then; the wizard would be able to see tears there, sweet and nearly ridiculous tears.

It would hurt when one day he had to read those letters, but it would be a reminder that it was worth it. ] You know, you I expect you to steal this pendant from me, so that you will pen many more letters to me.. I will want to keep reading those letters until my own life ends and I'm able to ah.. join you?

[ A smile, it was not a sad smile-- it was a 'I will love you forever' smile, and there was not a whole lot that Caleb could do to circumvent it. ]

Also those cuff links feel rather insignificant compared to the wealth you've given me this day. [ and yes, there were tears sparkling now in those eyes, from eyes that were not used to it-- but here was Caleb making all things possible in the name of love. ]

[Caleb turned his head to press a kiss through soft white waves as Essek leaned against him before looking down to him. There was no missing that little sheen of tears, and for the first moment there was a surge of worry, but no they seemed to be the kind of tears that came with joy and sweetness.

He lifted a hand to cup against a cheek gently, thumb caressing along the sharp angle of a cheekbone.]

Ja. There will be many more love letters added over the years. There will have to be. I keep discovering more things I adore in you, more ways to love you. I will have to add to the letters to be complete.

[He shook his head at the comment about the cufflinks.] Nonsense. They are perfect, a reminder and a symbol of the first time our minds met. The day my life changed for the better, even if I couldn't have known just how much at the time.

[ The way that Caleb spoke this so sweetly, he could envision it but not in truly great detail; he did not know that life would bring them a Pearl Beyond Measure or that one day they would walk through Rexxentrum with Essek in a disguise used to assist in allowing them a normal life.

But no matter, he knew whatever it was-- it would be a sweeter boon then he had no right feeling. ] I promise you, Caleb Widogast that I will love you with all my heart, you will never doubt a single moment.

[ He looked up at Caleb then, the thumb against his cheek and those warm island eyes, and then he huffed a little bit and buried himself further into those arms because there was no place that he'd rather be-- the future was never something he'd anticipated but he wanted that future with this man. ]

I had pondered the Luxon symbols but ah, I think we have had enough of Beacons in our lives..

[ There was a beat and a pause ] Well, except for the one that I still possess.

[ It was rather amazing what one could hide in a pocket dimension-- undetected. ]

And that is the greatest gift that anyone has ever been given.

[And somehow it was given to him. It was rather amazing really, and he would not give it up now. He couldn't. Part of him still held that pang of guilt at the knowledge that he would grow old while Essek remained in the prime of his life, but they'd had that talk, and they were both in too deep at this point.

His arm settled around Essek securely, happy to hold him close. A quiet huff of laughter, and he nodded.]

Ja. Except for that one. And the top floor of my tower. More than enough Beacons.

[He teased and leaned in to press a kiss to Essek's temple, apparently in the sort of mood where lavishing affection on his fiancé was his top priority.]

[ Yes, they had Beacons-- and wasn't that something that had brought them together at the start? That intrepid Empire man who stated he was of the Empire but no friend of theirs? Well they had both changed quite a bit and he rather looked forward to how else they would change going forward in the future.

He ducked his forehead so that a kiss could be levied against the skin, enjoying the contact for exactly what it was-- a testament to love, and if Essek was being honest; the forehead kisses were his favorite, a reminder of one of the greatest turning points in his life. ]

Now, is my young man going to walk me back to the castle? Its been a long day and you would not believe the amount of garments I am making so that people can attend our wedding in style.

[ A laugh even as he reached to place his hand in Caleb's, trust-- always trust ]

[Caleb leaned back with a smile, smitten through and through, but he stood up and offered a hand out to the other wizard, curling his fingers around Essek's and gently pulling the drow to his feet.]

Ja. Let me take you home, Liebling. You've been working hard. Perhaps you'll let me pamper you a bit tonight, mm?

[He had a few ideas for that, and some of it was self indulgent, the excuse to be close and touch his fiance, to spoil him a little. Maybe more than a little if he was lucky.]

Then let us go, Caleb Widogast.

[ Essek said this with a smile as he accepted that hand, placing their hands together with fingers entwined and then giving it a squeeze of such simple encouragement and trust that Caleb would never lead him astray-- unless astray was a euphemism for something else entirely. In which case his fiance could lead him as much astray as he desired.

There would be no complaints whatsoever. ]

A nice meal, a long bath and most assuredly a firm cuddle is quite in order, I suppose you could say it is a part of my demands.

Ah. What luck. All of those are in the plan.

[He lifted their joined hands up, until he could press a kiss to the back of Essek's knuckles, gentle and sweet and affectionate. He loved this complicated man so much. And he would happily lead him astray in only the best ways.]

You should be more demanding, I think.

[Demand away, Essek. Caleb was ready to give him anything and everything in his power to give.]

I have seen how much you enjoy demands, Chathtiu--

[ It was then that Essek raised himself to his full floating height, his back straightening and a sideways glance thrown Caleb's way, but there was a tenderness that lurked just underneath the raise of that brow, perhaps it was in the crease at the corner of that eye that determined a smile. ]

A Dynasty adage states that behind every Kryn is someone who is set in place to give them exactly what they want, and with very little in the way of a smart mouth.

[ A huff as he watched Caleb kiss the back of his knuckles. ] Though I do love your clever mouth--

[Caleb couldn't help a laugh as he was full on called out by his fiancé. He lifted his chin to look up at the other wizard in his float.]

Have you noticed that? Only when they're from you, Liebling.

[He'd gone and fallen head over heels and then heels over head for this man. He let his lips linger against those knuckles before letting their hands fall between them.]

Let's go home, and I will give you exactly what you want, including my clever mouth if that's on your mind.

I want all of you, Chathtiu-- nothing else for me will do.

[ A secretly arch smile then, thinking of course of the ways in which that mouth could be of use. It was a smile that the Wizard would know well, it brought to mind memories of sweetness combined with heat, of companionship and yes also a wealth of things that the other man had quite simply unlocked within him. ] I will promise that my demands will only serve to your betterment, and our mutual satisfaction.

[ Essek was well aware of the trust that the wizard placed in his hands, and he would hold it tightly like a treasure, a pearl beyond price. ]

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