Make the most of our time

Briar murred happily as Artorias began scrubbing and massaging over her shoulders and back, her eyes fluttering closed and head tipping back slightly with delight. Everything he did felt amazing and between the warm water they were sitting in and the steady movement of his paws through her fur she quickly turned into putty under his touch. It was all incredibly relaxing, but teasing at the same time. Just having his paws all over her made those familiar little tingles dance over her skin and her heart start beating faster and skipping in her chest. She didn't think she'd ever really understand what she did to deserve everything that Artorias did for her, but she certainly did enjoy every single moment of it. Once he was done rinsing her back she thought that might be the end, but instead she felt him shift closer behind her till his chest was pressed to her back, making her grin and gasp softly when he started leaving a trail of kisses along the back of her neck. It sent a little shiver down her back and she bit her lip with a grin as she chuckled softly, only loving everything he did all the more.

She blinked open her eyes when the kisses stopped, glancing back over her shoulder to see him getting the bottle of wine he had presented to her earlier so he could pull out the cork that kept it shut. She smirked at his warning as she took the bottle from him, giving the bitter liquid a curious sniff. It was unlike anything she had ever smelled before and she was sure the taste would be a similar experience. At his insistence she brought the bottle to her lips and tipped it up to take a sip, the sweet and bitter flavor he had described filling her mouth. She hummed thoughtfully at the flavor and considered it for a moment before taking another sip. It wasn't unpleasant by any means, but it did take a few drinks for her to get used to it. What was even more interesting though was the slight burn and warmth that spread down her throat and stomach as she drank. She had no idea what it was like being drunk but she had a feeling she'd find out soon enough.

When Artorias started bathing her again, this time focusing his paws around her sides, she grinned again and made another happy murr as she leaned back into his chest a bit. She took another drink of the wine before holding it up for him over her shoulder so that he could get a drink despite his occupied paws. "I think you're right about me liking it," she said with a chuckle, letting him get a long drink before taking it back and taking another drink for herself. She was perfectly content and happy as she leaned her head back enough to be able to lean her cheek into his while he continued to work the soap through her fur, letting her eyes close as she soaked it all in and remembered every single thing about this moment so she could think back on it while he was gone.

Briar Fatalis