Before he leads her away, Aleron kisses Bethany's temple. It sets off a group awwwww in their nearby vicinity, but he doesn't mind. That is the extend of the PDA he is comfortable with and it will have to suffice for the voyeuristic romantics in attendance. And if a few of them hold off and then follow behind to be nosy, that's none of his business.
He escorts Bethany to the garden's wooden gate without talking, which isn't so unusual for him. Aleron is marvelously happy to have even that short moment alone with his bride. Her hand is relinquished only long enough to open the gate, and then it's reclaimed quickly. The garden is dark, with only the moon and stars overhead for light. Well no, that's not quite correct. Someone's placed a handful of lanterns on the stone paths. Likely so no one trips and hurts themselves taking a moonlit walk. (Wrong, Ravonild banking on private trysts and helping those along.)
Once truly alone, and ensconced in a private corner near the crystal grace beds, the smile that Aleron's been holding in most of the day breaks free. He loves Bethany so very much, there is no doubt there. But his abilities to actually emote in public are forever stunted. "I wanted some time alone with you." More smile and a confession to go with it. "I am selfish and didn't feel like sharing you for a while."
He might know and even agree that they need to be good and gracious hosts, but that doesn't mean he can't have a selfish moment of wanting his pretty wife all to himself.
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He escorts Bethany to the garden's wooden gate without talking, which isn't so unusual for him. Aleron is marvelously happy to have even that short moment alone with his bride. Her hand is relinquished only long enough to open the gate, and then it's reclaimed quickly. The garden is dark, with only the moon and stars overhead for light. Well no, that's not quite correct. Someone's placed a handful of lanterns on the stone paths. Likely so no one trips and hurts themselves taking a moonlit walk. (Wrong, Ravonild banking on private trysts and helping those along.)
Once truly alone, and ensconced in a private corner near the crystal grace beds, the smile that Aleron's been holding in most of the day breaks free. He loves Bethany so very much, there is no doubt there. But his abilities to actually emote in public are forever stunted. "I wanted some time alone with you." More smile and a confession to go with it. "I am selfish and didn't feel like sharing you for a while."
He might know and even agree that they need to be good and gracious hosts, but that doesn't mean he can't have a selfish moment of wanting his pretty wife all to himself.