There's Always Room To Learn More

[el_tybs]

WHO: Samouel Gareth and Anyone
WHAT: Sam is taking time to learn about his magic and certain items. Otherwise enjoying not being in the desert.
WHEN: After the Western Approach, throughout Justinian
WHERE: Skyhold, Other locations depending on posts
NOTES: Shenanigans
 

The Western Approach had been quite the trip; blistering sun, hot sand, dragons, demons... a trip to the Fade. Enough that Sam needed some time to recuperate - which only lasted for like a day before he was right back into the swing of things.

[Healing Tents]
There were still many injured after the mission, or sick after the mission, so of course Sam spends a decent amount of time at the tents to help get everyone on their feet. Thankfully it is not like when that illness had hit Skyhold so there are chances to actually breathe and rest.

[Armory]
Much like after the Fallow Mire, there were many things to deal with once the troops were back from the Western Approach. There were new materials to work into new equipment, and armor and weapons needed mending - the enemies and rough conditions had certainly worn their gear down.

When he has free time, Sam can still be found in the forge, mostly to look over a new sword hilt he's acquired from the ruins. It is a strange sword considering it doesn't have a blade, in the sense that it had been made without one in the first place.

[Training Ring]
After nearly losing an eye - not really but it had clipped a bit of hair off, which lead to him getting the rest of it cut a bit shorter to match - Sam has figured what that strange hilt was. Apparently he had found a magical sword, or rather greatsword judging by the size of it. Curious by his new finding he is often at the training ring when he isn't busy in the forge or at the tents.

[Stables]
At times the mage can be found in the stables, sitting across from a particular purple "moose". When he isn't sketching it, he is often walking the Hart around or taking it for a ride outside the gates - with permission of course.

[Kittens X X]
Sam is now a new owner of two kittens. Most of the time he keeps them up in the loft while he's relaxing, but it isn't fair to keep them cooped up. Every once in a while he does take them out either the two of them chasing after his on the ground or each perched on a shoulder or tucked away in an arm.

[Wildcard]
Anything and everything you might possibly think of, go for it.

Comments

[universal_charm]

_{[ He's not so sure about that, or maybe he is. It still doesn't sit well for him, but there's not a point in arguing about it now. ]}

Seems like we're each one of a kind here, far from home, and just looking for some friends. And we both liked you more or less instantly.

_{[ He turned his smile on Sam with a soft laugh. ]}

[el_tybs]

You.

[He says, pointing at Kirk - don't be so cute!]

Didn't try chewing on my hair when we first met. I'd say our first meeting went a lot better.

[Less bog and corpses too.]

[universal_charm]

_{[ He laughed, hearing the scolding in his tone, playful as it was. He moved back from Boggy and back towards Sam, leaning up to brush their cheeks together briefly. ]}

No, I chewed on something else - though that came later.

[el_tybs]

[He did expect Kirk to say something, but the comment still catches him off-guard a bit, enough that Sam gives a cough in surprise and puts a hand up to his mouth to help cover up the tiniest bit of red tinging there.]

Oh? You did?

[It was hard not to encourage Kirk, not when it was practically just them, and very few people came to this spot.]

[universal_charm]

_{[ It's so easy with Sam, and he likes it. That cute little blush, the smile it brings. Definitely worth it. ]}

Oh yes. I think it was right around... here.

_{[ His hand rose up and touched Sam's chest, just where he knew his nipple was, smirking at him. ]}

[el_tybs]

[Even though he can feel where Kirk is referring to he still looks down at the hand on his chest. Then up at the smirk on Kirk's face - wasn't he so smug?]

Huh... was it?

[Frowning lightly in thought, Sam reaches down and grabs the other man's wrist and draws his hand up towards his mouth.]

Because I was pretty sure it was about here.

[Pressing Kirk's finger tips to his lips, Sam slowly starts to smirk himself.]

[universal_charm]

_{[ He was terribly smug, Sam. It's one of his faults. But he does enjoy what you are doing with his hand, smiling as he turns his hand to brush his index finger around the shape of his lips. ]}

Oh, maybe it was. Maybe you should remind me, though. The details are a little fuzzy.

_{[ They weren't - he remembered that night quite well despite the fever - but they were playing a game, after all. ]}

[el_tybs]

[He doesn't buy it for a second, but he's completely fine playing this game. Especially since there wasn't anyone watching. Except for a creepy dead horse, but still.]

Hm. Well I'm pretty sure there was a distinct lack of clothes... but you leaned in real close and-

[Rather than just describe it, Sam lightly pulls Kirk's arms down and back to pull the Rifter closer, allowing him to slant his lips against his. Just slightly though, enough to lightly press lips but not quite a kiss.]

Seem about right?

[universal_charm]

_{[ Boggy was not creepy... okay, he was totally creepy, but once you got used to it it wasn't bad at all.}

_{He didn't fight when the other pulled him closer, smiling and lifting his head up to meet his mouth, pouting some when it didn't turn into the full kiss he had been expecting. Such a tease, Sam. ]}

Feels right. But that wasn't all there was, if I recall.

[el_tybs]

[You only have yourself to blame, Kirk. He's a quick learner, and he learned from the best, right?]

That wasn't? Are you sure? You did say the details were a little fuzzy.

[universal_charm]

_{[ If you're expecting him to feel something like contrition over that, you'll be sorely disappointed Sam. ]}

I think it went something like this...

_{[ He reached up and cupped the back of Sam's head, bringing him and down, pressing their lips together harder, sucking gently at his lower lip. ]}

[el_tybs]

[Quite the opposite really. He just knows that if he said or did something just right then he'd get a rather enjoyable response. Considering the way he can feel Kirk's fingers in his hair and the pleasant pressure against his lips he had played it just right.

He would be smiling but currently they're a bit occupied, so instead he hums pleasantly and allows his hands to settle on Kirk's hips. After several long seconds though, Sam does pull back so that they can breath.]

That seemed about right...