Riahana
There was something about fresh mountain air that always brought a sense of peace to Riahana. Without thinking about it, the Gaidin took several deep breaths as she and Gareth rode to the paddock and pasture. Lex and Duran seemed more than a little pleased their jobs were done so soon.
Taking everything in as she was lead from stable to cabin, Ria felt tension start to slip from her body bit by bit. Relaxing wasn’t something that came easily or naturally to her, especially since she and Gareth returned to the Tower. Given Gareth’s insistence they take this vacation, the Gaidin realized she might have been a bit more uptight than usual. Perhaps this place would give her the break she needed, and give them both time to enjoy a bit of down time together.
Crossing the threshold into the cabin, Ria looked around before turning to Gareth, flashing him a warm smile, “It is lovely. . .when you see your fellow Yellow, be sure to thank him for me.” Her hand went to the hilt of her sword out of habit as much as anything. With a soft laugh, she looked at it, and then to Gareth as she began to unbuckle it, “Given we’re on vacation, I don’t think I need this strapped at my side.”
Removing the sword belt from her hip, Ria wrapped it around the scabbard and leaned both against the wall next to the back door of the cabin. Looking back to her husband, she couldn’t help the wry smile, “So husband of mine. . .now that we are officially on vacation, what would you like to do first?” She certainly had a thing or two in mind, and suspected he might well be on the same page.