Giving Rings [backdated: December 25th]

[god_of_the_arena]

Gannicus knew the holiday was important to a lot of people in Darrow. It fell about the same time of year as the Roman Saturnalia and it was not far from the solstice his people had celebrated. He knew, now, that people often exchanged gifts this time of year, and he'd thought for quite some time about what he might give Krem and Hild.

His mind kept turning back toward the same thought, despite the weight it might bring. He would just have to be clear about his intentions, especially since he imagined Hild and Krem would both be familiar with what he wanted to give.

For Hild he had a lighter torc, the ends crafted into ash leaves; he also had a bracelet for her. Krem's torc had loose spirals on the ends.

He only hoped the reception went well and took a breath before he knocked on the door.

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[god_of_the_arena]

Gannicus leaned close, gently bumping his brow against Krem's before finding him in a kiss. "It is not a thing I would expect to see often," he said quietly. "You should wear it as little or as much as it pleases you to."

He gave Krem a smile and kissed him again. "Gratitude," he murmured against Krem's mouth. "For accepting it."

[krempuff]

A thought struck Krem, and he looked at Gannicus between kisses. He lifted his hand and cupped his cheek, thumb brushing his cheekbone. "Did you think I wouldn't? It's a heavy thing, but not--. I would have accepted it, carrissime."

[god_of_the_arena]

"I didn't know," he admitted. "It might have struck memory I do not yet know, or it could mean something different where you come from. That is why it comes with lengthy explanation," he said with a soft laugh. He touched their foreheads together.

"But no... I don't think I would have gone through the effort if I didn't have some hope that you would accept it."

[krempuff]

Krem shifted his hand, cupping the back of Gannicus's neck. He squeezed gently. The gesture meant more than the gift itself, and Krem could appreciate that. After a moment, he leaned back and looked at it again.

"There are similar things, in Fereldan. I don't know if they mean the same. But I've seen things like it before." Krem smiled softly and leaned in, kissing Gannicus again. "Thank you. For sharing something this meaningful with me."

[god_of_the_arena]

He met the kiss, smiling against Krem's mouth. "I am glad to," he said softly. "I care very much for you - I love you, cariad." He held Krem's face, stroking his thumb across his cheek. He kissed him again, lingering. That Krem had accepted the gift warmed something in him.

"You're a good man, Krem. I'm honored that someone like you would love me." Hild had not said the words but he felt it from her, too.