Lazuli -Is having trouble getting her silk sash from snagging on a jagged rock- Insufferable thing... let go of Zuli's sash! -Tries tugging but it rips a little- Aaaah!

Ryan:: -resting beneath a shady tree, eyes shut as he snoozes- ..... o_- ... Zu? Zuli? -jumps to his feet and uses his alert ears to track down his love and eyes her situation- Troubles? -can't help but smile as he steps close and nibbles at her sash, carefully unhooking the material from the sharp edges- Heh, you need to be more careful, Lazuli... you nearly ruined your pretty sash.

Lazuli -Quickly retrieves her sash to inspect the damage before balling (rather fakely) her eyes out- It was so horrible Ryan! It came out of no where and tore Zuli's sash... see! -Holds it up for him to inspect clearly- This is unforgivable...

Ryan:: D: -doesn't like seeing his love cry fake or not- Oh, please, Zuli. No tears. -nuzzles against her neck softly and inspects her sash- Oh, I still think it looks beautiful. Especially when draped around you. -takes it and wraps it around her lightly- Don't fret, it's fine. We've learned a lesson here though, huh? Keep your pretty sash away from sharp objects. -chuckles lightly-

Lazuli -Nuzzles back happy to gather some affections- Yes she will be careful... -pouts a little- Oh! Zuli must apologize for being away for so long. She found some pretty caves with stars that shine inside them far east. It is rather breath taking. Zuli take Ryan there some day, must remember how to get back first. -giggles- How has Ryan been?

Ryan:: -swoons at the way she speaks and realizes how much he missed her- <3 Oh, it's alright Lazuli. I'm not going to hold it against you. I'm sure you had something of great importance to do. -is curious as to what that might be but doesn't as questions- A cave with stars? That does sound absolutely breathe taking. Oh, you must show me it. Hopefully, you can recall where it is, and you and me can go explore. -smiles dreamily at her and gives her a quick nuzzle because he missed her so much.- I've been .... good. -hesitated because the truth is he's been sort of lonely without Lazuli around- Thank you for asking, Zuli. What about you? Have you been doing well?

Lazuli -nudges Ryan carefully to give him a good look over- Ryan looks small, has he been eating correctly? Was Zuli gone so long that he cannot eat? -Is rather insightful but has her moments- Please do not fret Ryan, Zuli will not leave for so long that she does not return.

Ryan:: -gasps quietly as Lazuli notices his scrawniness has gotten worse. He has had trouble lately with eating because he thought maybe Zuli had forgotten about him, or maybe he scared her away. Obviously that wasn't the case though.- Nah, I'm eating okay... heh, You worry to much sometimes Zuli. I'm just.... naturally thin, I suppose... -looks down at himself and nibbles on his lip- Is it.... does it... bother you? -doesn't want Zuli to be unattractive to her-

Lazuli -Nudges Ryan- Please do not try to trick Zuli, she knows her Ryan. He not little always big and tall too so please eat. If he doesn't eat then he can't make good babies with Zuli and the babies will be sick too. Lazuli wants happy healthy babies so please take care of self, Ryan. -Smiles warmly- Zuli not bothered by thinness but it not good for Ryan health either.

Ryan:: -widens his eyes at the mention of babies but totally melts despite the bluntness.- R-right.... right... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lie. I just didn't want you to worry... -sighs and tilts his head.- I promise you... I'll ... definitely eat something. I mean... I'll get healthy. And then we'll have the most ... lively healthy babies around. I promise you that. -leans in and gives her cheek a quick lick, blushing-

Lazuli -Is happy that he agrees- Yes healthy happy babies are better. Zuli promised so she will keep her promise. -Goes silent for a moment to inspect the tear on her sash. Sighing she nudges Ryan softly- Zuli must go for a bit to fix her sash but she be back so be healthy while she gone. -She gives him a quick lick on his cheek happy to see that Ryan is okay. Now to go find her father's sash considering her own is in shambles-

Ryan:: -gives a pleasant, bashful smile as she licks his cheek and shies away slightly with a huge grin on his face- ^_^; heh... of course. I'll be healthy. <3 I'll see you soon, Zuli. Really soon I hope. -watches as she wanders off before going to go find food to stuff his face, much happier than he was before.