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Ariel (defectedfromgod) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2010-08-18 22:01:00

Current mood:	hopeful
Entry tags:	ariel, princess

WHO: Princess and Ariel
WHAT: Travelling
WHERE: For now, Cairo
WARNINGS: Probably not much more than cute and snogging.

Thankfully, the hangover from the previous night's overindulgence had all but disappeared, so when he went round to collect Princess so they could go on their fortnight, he looked normal, perhaps even upbeat. He had a small valise, but if they so desired, they could come home each day to change clothing, or buy it there. The sensation of travelling with so light a burden was wonderfully freeing. He hoped the lady felt the same way.

He knocked on the door, excited in spite of wanting to appear calm; he couldn't stop thinking of time away from confusing London, and all that time with her. He even felt good enough to face Dean or someone else if they answered the door. He'd seen two young ladies he'd guessed were Dean's daughters, and they were handsome enough to be intimidating if they opened the door.

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italianpuzzle
2010-08-20 12:11 am UTC (link)

Princess also had a small suitcase, one that looked like an antique medical bag. She figured she would simply wash the clothes she'd packed - toiletries were more important.

However, when the knock came to the door, it was Dani that answered. She was still in her lab coat, wearing a demure black skirt and suit jacket. Her heels made her taller than most men at 6'4", and she smiled. "Hey, you belong to Marietta, right? Come on in, she's upstairs doublechecking to make sure she's not forgetting anything."

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	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 12:46 am UTC (link)
	Ariel instantly blushed, but otherwise managed. "I suppose that's so, yes." He couldn't help but be amused at the turn of phrase. "Thank you." He simply stepped into the vestibule, not sure what else to do with this pretty Amazon. They made ladies so tall nowadays! (Reply to this)

	daniwithani 2010-08-20 12:50 am UTC (link)
	Dani chuckled. "I'll go get her. Sorry about the work outfit, I just got back from cutting up dead people." She jogged up the stairs to grab Marietta, amused at Ariel's blush. (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 12:56 am UTC (link)
	"Not at all." He would have said more, but she disappeared before he parsed her last statement. He knew women performed nearly all jobs nowadays, but the mere fact autopsies were common enough in London to require someone trained specially for it was novel, and welcome to hear, in the interest of science. How excellent! (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 01:12 am UTC (link)
	Princess came down moments later, feet bare, waiting until she was downstairs to put on her shoes. "Hello, Ariel." She moved to kiss him once she had her ballet flats on, pecking him on the cheek. (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 01:18 am UTC (link)
	He kissed her back, smiling. "Hello, my dear. I'm sorry if I'm early. I admit I'm a bit anxious to get out of town." After all the madness with Raziel? He needed the vacation. (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 01:22 am UTC (link)
	"It's all right, not too early at all." She smiled and ran her hand over his shoulders. "Where to first?" (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 01:27 am UTC (link)
	"You did say you like surprises." Ariel's tone was mild. "I'll show you." He held the outside door open for her, and down to the portkey. Hopefully it would work and set them down outside a respectable establishment in Cairo, as he'd tried to set it to do. (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 01:28 am UTC (link)
	She took his hand once they were outside, an amused half-smile in place on her face as they walked. "I do enjoy surprises. I'm just as surprised to see you so playful." She beamed, kissing his shoulder. (Reply to this)

defectedfromgod
2010-08-20 01:31 am UTC (link)

"The spectre of travelling always pleases me." Ariel briefly squeezed her hand. "It pleases me especially I've found someone who shares that love for seeing things." He couldn't help but smile. "Also, I don't remember the last time I had a proper sightseeing vacation."

They got to the portkey and since they were already holding hands, he simply touched it. In a flash they were in the Christian quarter of Cairo, in Egypt, outside one of the hotels that had been built near the turn of the twentieth century.

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	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 01:46 am UTC (link)
	She closed her eyes before they touched the porteky, only opening them when she felt them arrive. Her mouth spread into a wide grin when she realized where they were. Beaming, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed Ariel full on the mouth. Public be damned. (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 01:52 am UTC (link)
	Well. He hadn't expected that, but he wasn't such a great idiot as to complain. When she let go a bit, he smiled, a genuine grin with no strings attached. "I'm to take it you approve." (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 01:54 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, very much." She grinned up at him, resting her head against his chest and sighing happily. "We have so much to see, where should we go first? The pyramids? The library? Should we simply watch people?" (Reply to this)

defectedfromgod
2010-08-20 01:56 am UTC (link)

"I think we can watch people anywhere. And should I even tell you the Christian quarter is famous for its booksellers?" He couldn't help but be just as happy as she seemed to be. "Let's set our things down here and then wherever you wish to go, I shall follow. I've never been here myself, either." He hoped the hotel wouldn't raise an eyebrow at their different surnames, but wagging tongues be damned.

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	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 01:57 am UTC (link)
	Marietta bounced up and down, barely able to contain her excitement. "I've always heard tales, but I've never been. Thank you so much." She fairly tugged his hand, trying to get him to lead her to the hotel. (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 02:03 am UTC (link)
	He couldn't help but laugh, allowing himself to be pulled. The checkout was handled expeditiously, with nary a glimpse at their differing names, to Ariel's relief. The room was smallish but light was everywhere, and Ariel decided he liked it. The style of the early twentieth century was apparently not all Victorian abomination. (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 02:06 am UTC (link)
	Princess flopped down on the bed, grinning up at Ariel for a moment before stretching out. She wanted to cuddle him for a moment before they ventured out. (Reply to this)

defectedfromgod
2010-08-20 02:08 am UTC (link)

He walked across the room to sit down next to her, then laying back, pleased at how deceptively comfortable the bed was. He'd resigned himself to short, squat affairs like in the old tales. Clearly the reality was far better. And of course, the company.

He turned to his side, smiling at her, probably looking like a giggling fool, but for once, not caring. "I hope you're not tired," he teased gently. "Such a letdown that would be."

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	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 02:11 am UTC (link)
	She wrapped her arms around him, nuzzling closer. "No, simply... affectionate." She smiled at him, kissing his chin. "I'd hate to disappoint you." (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 02:17 am UTC (link)
	He was fond of stroking her hair, and indeed, one of his hands rested on her head and began to do just that. The repetitive action was calming, to say nothing of how lovely her hair was. "At the risk of sounding overdramatic, my dear, it would be rather difficult for you to do that." (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 02:19 am UTC (link)
	His fingers in her hair had a calming effect on her as well, and she closed her eyes, butting her head into his touch. "Flatterer," she murmured. (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 02:24 am UTC (link)
	"And very good at it indeed, but that's simply the truth." Ariel chuckled, continuing to touch her hair, sometimes running his hand over it, sometimes slowing and letting his fingers run through. He knew she liked touch, and the most mundane were often the most pleasing. "Should I stop? I wouldn't want you to fall asleep." Well, unless she really was tired, of course. (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 02:32 am UTC (link)
	"I'm not sleepy. Just content." She stroked his cheek. "Know that you make me as happy as I can ever be." (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 02:37 am UTC (link)
	"All right. And you're clearly aiming low." His tone was light, almost amused. It wasn't even that he thought so little of himself; it was that she was so wonderful, she had to be able to do better. He kissed her forehead, lingering just a bit. (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 02:40 am UTC (link)
	She shook her head. "I love you, silly man." She wrapped her arms around him more tightly. (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 02:53 am UTC (link)
	"I love you." Very much. And it didn't even frighten him anymore. He moved his hands down to rest against the small of her back, sighing a little. He could already feel himself unbending, as if Marietta lying on him meant there was no room for his worries to do the same. And he knew, that wasn't even the reason he'd fallen in love with her. (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-20 02:56 am UTC (link)
	"Mmm. I figure we can hit the bookstores first, perhaps visit a few of those, then find dinner. Wandering through shops always makes me hungry for some reason." She was beaming, trying to downplay how excited she was with chatter about plans. (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-20 03:05 am UTC (link)
	"That sounds fine. There are several nearby. And I can't imagine how many restaurants or food carts might be nearby as well." He could tell a bit, and smiled. "I had no idea I was choosing a favorite of yours." He'd simply thought Egypt ancient and fascinating, and knew she liked to learn as much as he did. (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-21 12:14 am UTC (link)
	She hugged him tightly. "I think I love it. I don't know, I've only ever read about it!" Grinning, she kissed his shoulder, bouncing up to get her shoes on. (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-21 12:35 am UTC (link)
	Ariel rose as well, opening his small suitcase. "I can already tell I'll need a lighter shirt, so I'll be ready presently." He'd worn something long-sleeved and dark; he shucked it now and donned another, just as dark, but with shorter sleeves and lighter fabric. He did his best not to be embarrassed; they were sharing a room, for heaven's sake. He doubted she minded. (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-21 12:43 am UTC (link)
	She moved to change as well, letting her thick black dress and tights hit the floor. She folded them and pulled out a summery white dress and sandals, smiling a bit at the shorter skirt. Usually she dressed more modestly, but she and Ariel were in love. The times had changed as well. (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-21 12:50 am UTC (link)
	He felt his face grow hot, but it wasn't from embarrassment. Any fool would appreciate the shorter skirt (her legs, of course, were lovely) but he still couldn't get over her grace. He wondered idly if she liked to dance. No matter. He slid shoes on and went back over to her, taking up her hand once more, pressing a kiss into her palm. "Shall we?" (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-21 12:53 am UTC (link)
	His lips on her hand made her shiver, and she tiptoed up to kiss him again. "You keep making me not want to leave. Which is more worth exploring - the city or you?" (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-21 01:01 am UTC (link)
	He laughed softly, hand resting at her cheek as she kissed him, sighing in pretty much sheer contentment. "You have as long as you need for me," Ariel replied, smiling just a little. "We've only a week here." (Reply to this)

	italianpuzzle 2010-08-21 01:06 am UTC (link)
	"I'll get to you before bed," she murmured. She didn't think they'd be having sex - she didn't know enough about it - but she did want to cuddle with him. (Reply to this)

	defectedfromgod 2010-08-21 01:11 am UTC (link)
	He'd vowed long ago not to press her to anything; this was too important. Though if he was still a churchgoing sort, he'd have had to confess more than a few inappropriate thoughts. Ah, well. "Of that I have no doubt," Ariel answered, a smile floating across his face that he realized belatedly was more of a smirk. He hoped she didn't mind. (Reply to this)