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Thursday - Evening

Valentine's Day this year was exciting to Solas for a few reasons. One, she was in a relationship, and two, it was a solid reason to plan something special. Something to make new memories from. Even though she couldn't remember the meteor shower birthday date first hand, she knew she had a high bar to meet, and she would. She had talked to Nadia about possible things she could do, and the woman had, as always, been the paradigm of wisdom and insight.

Solas got an idea, and then she made her plan.

All she told Sergei was that they were going on a weekend trip just a few hours outside the city. She didn't tell him where they were going or what they were doing. It was a surprise. She had packed his Jeep with everything they needed (and she wouldn't let him look at the luggage, either). Noel was also coming with, because she knew it was important to the man to spend time with his special lady. Everyone and everything in, it was Solas behind the wheel as they drove out of the city. Roads turned into highways, and then highways turned into roads again that started to ascend into the nearby hills and mountains. The snow got thicker, too, the further out and up they went.

Solas eased the Jeep to a temporary stop after making another turn. They were well up into the hills and mountains at this point, and she looked over at the man beside her. "You have to close your eyes now." She said. "No opening them until I say so." Eyes creased briefly in amusement. "We're almost there. Just a few minutes up this road."

She glanced to the back seat to make sure Noel was doing alright, and then waited for Sergei to comply.

Thursday - Evening

Seeing the man wearing readers was such a treat. She wasn't sure how he could look both adorable and sexy in them at the same time, but he managed. "Your perception of time is skewed, Malysh." Solas quipped back, but smiled a bit as he did what was requested. Before going, she leaned over to whisper into his ear, "You're so good to me~" A kiss was then placed behind said ear before the Jeep revved back into motion and made the final stretch up the snowy road.

Reaching their destination, she put the vehicle into park and shut it off. Next came the click of her seat belt and the door opening. Thick winter air permeated the Jeep interior, accompanied by the thick sound of snow crunching under Solas' boots before she closed the door. The woman came around to the other side, and she opened up Sergei's door. Taking his hands, she helped to guide him out of the Jeep. She also pulled the seat forward, to let Noel hop out.

Excitement bubbled up in her as she guided the man a bit away from the vehicle, putting him in a good viewing spot. Solas then stood to the side of him, one hand holding onto his and the other resting on his shoulder. "Alright." She said. "You may look now." She watched his face for his first initial reaction to the small lodge that stood before them, lit up and welcoming.

She was silent for only a few moments though, before she added. "But I didn't haul you all the way out here to be trapped in another cabin for the weekend." A corner of her lips quirked, briefly, and she angled the man to the right of the cabin, where a large wooden gate sat, with two lanterns on it. "Through that gate, and past those pine trees, is a small private slope---it comes with its own lift, too. Your skis, snowboard, and gear are in the back of the Jeep." Here, she did watched his face intently, looking for those small signs that said how he was feeling.

"Nadia talked to Dimitri, and I was able to borrow his gear for this trip. She said you hadn't been in a while. I thought it'd be nice."

Thursday - Evening

She pressed against him when he pulled her closer, her arm looping about his shoulders. Noel was out of sight, but she was glad to see the husky taking to the trip. She hoped it'd be a nice little retreat for her as well. Able to spend time with Sergei and run free in the snow.

Solas looked at him, and smiled a bit. "It's time now to return to the good things, and she'll be chasing you at least. Jury's still out on whether I'll make it down or not." Eyes briefly creased in amusement, since this would be her first time (that she could remember) skiing and snowboarding. Attempting to, anyways.

After a moment, the woman reached to cup his cheek, and shifted so that she was pressed flat against the front of him. "Malysh." She started, voice low. "There's a large roaring stone fireplace in the living room with a beautiful plush rug...I expect to be taken on it repeatedly this weekend." Her eyes creased even more before she leaned and kissed him.

Saturday - Evening

Her body ached in a way she hadn't known before. Two days of 'skiing' (and tumbling down the mountain repeatedly) worked muscles she also didn't know she had. So that's why Solas was currently standing in the living room of the lodge before Sergei, hands on her hips, naked. Her hair was pulled up into a messy top bun as she looked at the man.

"I'm going to soak in the hot tub that's on the deck. You should join me."

Saturday - Evening:

Sergei was decidedly not as naked as his other, and he knew she was sore from the continuous activities of their snow trip. He was use to it, as he was an avid snowboarder, but it was amusing to see her.

His brow raised at her, "Maybe I vill." He smirked, "Maybe I vill enjoy bourbon by fire with my dog."

Noel made a small gruff sound from in front of the fire, and then rolling over to expose her belly to Solas who was the closest to her.

Friday - Late Evening

She took great delight in the fact she was currently spooning her boyfriend in the large and plush bed of the cabin. Solas' cheek was pressed against the man's shoulder blade, and she tangled her legs with his. One hand traced nonsensical patterns on his upper arm, and she idly watched the way the glow of the fire played on his skin.

Solas found herself growing immensely grateful for these moments. A quietness between them that was natural, where she could touch him and hold him. She took comfort in the fact he was simply there and allowed her into his space.

Sometimes she broke that silence to ask him something, like now.

"I'm currently learning Sign Language..." She said softly. "I'm really enjoying it. Could I teach you, Malysh?" The woman asked. "We could sign together." She smiled briefly against his skin. "Wouldn't that be fun?"

Saturday - Evening

Sergei's eyes narrowed at Noel's open display of affection, and in a rare show of jealousy....

"Noel." The voice was gruff, but the dog was instantly up, trotting over to her masters side where Sergei to turn and smirk at the very naked Solasa. "Enjoy tub."

Saturday - Evening

She pushed herself up as Noel trotted over to Sergei, wincing a bit, but amusement kept her lips turned up as she looked at the man and his dog. "Ooo, Malysh~" She hummed. "Enjoying sipping on your jealousy with your dog by the fire." The woman teased, eyes creased in amusement. She then moved through the living room to go take the much needed soak in the hot tub.

Also cherishing that Noel let her have a little pet.