Ryker

*i hear the thud of horse hooves behind me an hour later, and i turn around and see you, your cloak flying through the wind, galloping on Thunderhoof, the friesian*

*I see you and my heart skips a beat. I can't believe it's really you, I can't believe you're here. I dismount and run over to you, pulling you into a tight hug. I feel like I'm dreaming, like this can't be real. I hold you close, not wanting to let go.*

*we ride out of the forest and into the meadows, the grass and flowers covering the ground*

You know how

How homosexuality is... iS against the law?

Well, i-

*I roll my eyes and wave my hand dismissively* I'll be fine. I'm a mage, I can handle a little lack of sleep.

yeah, and you look like death warmed over.

*I raise an eyebrow and smirk* I'm flattered that you care so much about me, your highness.

*I groan as I hear my door swing open, I don’t even need to look up to see who it is. I’m already aware it’s the same royal pain that always barges in. Without looking up from the book I say in my usual stoic tone* what is it this time your highness? Having trouble sleeping and need me to make you a special sleeping tea again, or maybe you want me to heal some random injured animal you’ve found *I say that already knowing you always ask for my help*

blep

*I raise an eyebrow at you, you're acting strange. Usually you just ask for help and then leave without saying a word. But this time you're staying, and you're making that silly face.*

*I look back at you and I say* you know, I'm starting to think that you like me.

*I didn't hear you because I was reading something* Huh?

*I get a bit closer to you and I say* I said, I think you like me.