[FweepFwopFwoop]

"We mages have to train ourselves in dexterity, among other things. Mostly though, we train our minds, not our bodies. That's a big reason behind why we're so… squishy."

"So that means Aiden's there for everything Astien does, right?"

[Eskal]

"I like squishy," Marius teased.

"Pretty much."

[FweepFwopFwoop]

Astien laughed. "I'd say I fit that description. Especially right now!"

"So whatever Astien does or experiences, Aiden does too, right?"

[Eskal]

Marius chuckled.

"I guess."

[FweepFwopFwoop]

"The Guild of Arcane Combatants once considered recruiting me as a battle healer, you know. But they said I was too green, too squishy, even by mage standards."

"So my question is this: when Marius and Astien have sex, are they technically having a threesome?" Delas asked, apparently completely unaware of what he'd just said.

[Eskal]

"I think you're the right amount of squishy."

Cormac's face went blank as he just stared at Delas.

[FweepFwopFwoop]

Astien just chuckled. "Whaaaat? What's that mean?"

"I think it's a valid question."

[Eskal]

"Exactly what I meant," Marius chuckled. "I'm glad you're 'too squishy', otherwise we might not have met."

"That...That was a really weird question."

[FweepFwopFwoop]

"Well then so am I." He leaned in and kissed Marius.

"I think it's something to think about."

[Eskal]

Marius kissed back as he continued to clean Astien.

"I'd rather not think about it, thank you very much."

[FweepFwopFwoop]

Once they were done bathing, Astien went through his clothes, trying to find something appropriate to wear. "I don't think I have anything nice enough to wear."

[Eskal]

"I think Wyn sent you a nice shirt or something," Marius said as he pulled out his nicer clothes and began getting dressed.

[FweepFwopFwoop]

Astien poked through his clothes, and managed to scrounge an acceptable outfit together. "Alrighty then. How do I look?"

[Eskal]

"You look fantastic," Marius said as he kissed Astien's lips. "Shall we get going? What are you in the mood to eat?"

[FweepFwopFwoop]

"Hmm… I'm craving meat. Lets get steak."

[Eskal]

"Steak sounds great." Marius held the door open for Astien. "You boys stay out of trouble now!"

[FweepFwopFwoop]

"If we come back and find this inn on fire, we're making you pay for it!" Astien called.

[Eskal]

"Got it," Cormac called back.

Marius chuckled and walked with Astien to a nearby restaurant. "Two please." Marius pulled out a chair for Astien once they were brought to a table.

[FweepFwopFwoop]

Astien gently lowered himself into the chair. "And they say there are no good men left." He chuckled.

[Eskal]

Marius chuckled and pushed the chair closer to the table before taking his seat. "Most of the good men are already married."