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[bellabelgium]

[ It has been an obnoxiously long day. Actually, it's been a very long week. The planning, the comparing, the struggle to find the best quality but cheapest package, the preparations, the packing, weighing the luggage over and over so they don't have to check bags, the airport, the flight, the constant reassurance that little Lodewijk will be ALRIGHT with Luxembourg... by the end of it all she was starting to wonder if her idea was a good one. But they've finally arrived and whether it be out of frustration or relief, the place seems a lot nicer than she initially imagined.

There's a chill in the air but the sun does peek through the overcast snow clouds. The snow is fresh and beautiful and white, not like the gray slush back home. The lodge itself is heavy with the scent of hot smoked meat, old cedar and pine and there's something sweet and warm in the air, pastries perhaps? Fresh bread? The crackle of wood can be heard from the massive fireplace in lodge's common space and on the board with the specials for the day clearly says that they have mulled mead. MULLED MEAD.

She blinks at the sign for a moment, tired but her face lighting up with delight as she gives Ned a gentle tug of his sleeve, trying to pull his attention away from the man grabbing their room keys. ]

Ned, look... they have mulled mead. I haven't had mead in so so long.

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[handelaar]

[Oh no even that's cute. He keeps his eyes cast down to the side as he steps in behind her and proceeds to over-cautiously arrange his legs, wary of kicking her on accident. While the tub is big, so is he.]

[bellabelgium]

[ She wraps her arms around her knees, playing at the bubbles as he steps in behind her. She's a ball, he'll miss her but she appreciates him being careful. ]

You alright there?

[ He is a pretty big guy but there's enough space for at least another two people in this tub. ]

[handelaar]

[No one needs a repeat of previous Disastrous Shower Incidents - and besides, he's not sure if healthcare is free here in the event of emergency. He's being super careful.]

Uhhh-huh...

[Drawn-out, as he settles back - and then reaches forward to scoop her close to him.]

[bellabelgium]

[ Oh god no, last thing she wants. However, him curling his arm around her and pulling her close is exactly what she wanted. She smiles, even laughs softly as he pulls her to him, stretching out and resting back against him with a long sigh. ]

I guess the snow will always be there tomorrow...

[handelaar]

Better be.

[Huff. The threat to the better-be-existing-tomorrow snow is muted, though, since he's sticking his nose against the damp skin of her neck as he mumbles.]

S'night stuff, too.

[bellabelgium]

[ She heard it and it makes her smile, tilting her head to the side to let him have her neck. She reaches back to curl damp fingers around the back of his own neck, letting the hot water work it's magic. ]

What'd you have in mind?

[handelaar]

For when.

[Carrying on conversations isn't really his strong suit even when he's not distracted with littering kisses down her neck and back up again.]

[bellabelgium]

Night stuff.

[ She says it like he does, accent and all. She's just poking a little fun at him, wet fingers slipping over his neck and arms. ]

[handelaar]

[BRB JUST CHOKING ON NOTHING]

[bellabelgium]

[ Whoa, too much? ]

Are you alright?

[ Look at what you did you spazzy bastard, she's pulling away to make sure you're okay. ]

[handelaar]

[And he's furiously shaking his head because HE'S FINE, REALLY.]

[bellabelgium]

[ She brings a wet hand up to cup his cheek gently. even after this much time he still gets like this. Poor thing. ]

Hey...

[ Smiles. ]

You're the one who mentioned "night stuff". I was just asking what you wanted to do.

[handelaar]

.... yeah.

[But she said it LIKE THAT!!! But. Okay. Get with the moment, Nederland.]

Um. Sledding, maybe. Or - whatever y'want.

[bellabelgium]

[ She says a lot of things LIKE THAT to him nowadays. He's gonna have to learn to deal with it a little more smoothly at some point. ]

Hm, sledding could be fun. Dinner won't be coming for a few hours... but I've got you naked in a tub with me and I'm thinking it's about time we got this vacation underway.

[ She leans over when she says that, tone getting softer, the water shifting slightly between them as she brushes her nose against his. ]

Whad'ya think, huh?

[handelaar]

[Hahahahahhahaha funny. Total riot.]

Ah -

[On the one hand, yes, yes, and hell yes - on the other - ]

A few hours?

[Not. That the incredulous tone keeps him from wrapping his arms around her. But really. A few hours?]

[bellabelgium]

Yes, a few hours.

[ She shift in his arms, turning in them to face him. ]

I figured we were gonna go skiing or something first, then come back and shower and by then dinner would be here.

[ Look she thought out an actual agenda. Be PROUD of her. ]

[handelaar]

Oh.

[And again with the hands - on the one hand - planning, that's strangely hot. On the other - he thought they were getting food sooner rather than later. He bites his lip.]

Maybe - what if we went to the bar, first.

Backtag~

[bellabelgium]

We could if you'd like. I don't mind. But if you're hungry now I can just call room service again and tell them to bring it up sooner.

[ See Ned, this is what happens when you don't tell her what you waaaant. ]