When you wake in the morning Asra is wrapped around you, his face snuggled into the crook of your neck. Faust seemingly had a similar idea, as she is curled around Asra's neck.
You stretch a little, which causes Asra to peek one of his eyes open, "Awake already?" He mumbles. You nod, sitting up and stretching your back.
Asra wraps himself around your waist, you can feel him smiling into your side, "Noo, let's go back to bed." He says. You look down at him and he rests his head in your lap. The morning sun is beautiful on his skin and makes his eyes sparkle.
"I suppose I did promise you a tour of the city." Asra says thoughtfully, finally sitting up. Faust seems to have been disturbed by this moment, as she angrily slides down Asra and curls into a ball on the bed.
Asra hops off the bed, making his way over to his bag, where he starts to get changed. He throws off his shirt, making a face at you when you glance at his chest.
"Like what you see?" He teases, throwing on the clean shirt.
You laugh, if only to avoid the question. Asra doesn't press further though, instead he heads towards the door of the room. "I'm going to make breakfast." He says.
You hop off the bed and make your way to get changed. You're excited for breakfast, Asra is an especially good cook. Whenever he comes back from foreign places he always makes sure to bring some food for you to try. Whether it be a small spice to add to your stew or a chunk of meat from an animal you've never heard of, it always turns out delicious.
When you're done changing you get Faust from the bed. Reluctantly, she wraps around your shoulders, clearly wishing the two of you had stayed in bed a little longer.
When you enter the kitchen you're hit with a brilliant yet new smell, Asra must be cooking something special up.
"Food?" Faust says, sticking her face out of your shirt.
"Not yet, but I have a feeling you'll like it." Asra says, hunched over a pan. You don't prod further, mostly because you know he'll insist he keeps it a secret until you try it.
He brings it over to you when he's done. It's unusual looking, you've never seen anything like it. Asra grins when he sees your hesitation, "Don't worry, it's not anything gross." He chuckles.
You pick up the fork, dipping into the dish and bringing it to your lips. When you finally taste it it's.... delicious.
You take another forkful, scooping more of it into your mouth. The food's amazing, Asra truly is a wonderful cook.
"Make sure you're actually tasting it." Asra laughs, getting himself a plate. The of you eat together at the table, Faust talking little bits of the meal off your fork on occasion. It's not too long until your plate is empty.
"Looks like we're all set to head out for the day." Asra says, taking your plate. "I was thinking we'd stop by some of the market stalls and then visit the city's gardens, I hear the count in this city has a hobby for exotic plants."
You nod, you like the idea of the gardens, it sounds pretty.
After Asra puts away the dishes you head out. Asra takes your hand as you prepare to enter the crowded part of the city. Although there is a lot of people, there isn't as many as when you first arrived. You are able to walk down the street without being run over.
You eventually reach the marketplace of the city, where vendors are calling out their prices and waving vegetables, blankets, and other assorted items at you. Asra squeezes your hand tighter, glancing at you.
"Are you all good?" He frets, biting at his lip.
You don't answer him. Instead, you tug him forward. A certain booth caught your eye. He laughs as he follows you, "Alright."
You stop in front of the booth, looking at the lavish jewelry. It's all stunning, each piece unique with different gems encrusted in them.
The haggled old lady behind the booth steps forward, noticing your interest. "It's half off for the lovely couple."
Asra blushes, "Oh no, we're not-"
"Oh hush, boy." The lady chuckles. "Let your companion here look." You steal a side glance at Asra, who still looks flustered, and laugh, turning back to the jewelry.
You run your fingers over a beautiful purple gem on a necklace. The color and shape almost reminds you of Asra's eyes...
"Find anything?" Asra asks, leaning over your shoulder to look at the necklace. "Oh, that'd look pretty on you." He says softly before looking up at the lady. "Five gold coins for the necklace?"
"Six." Says the lady, crossing her arms.
"We've got a deal." Asra pulls his coin bag out before handing over the money. You both walk away from the booth, your new necklace safe in your hands.
"Here, let me put it on you." Asra insists. You step away from the crowd and brush your hair away from your neck. Gently, Asra slides the necklace onto your neck, hooking it up in the back.
"Do you know what gem that is?" Asra asks as you turn around. You shake your head at him. "It's tanzantizite, from the caves just west of here. It's supposed to make sure you always come back to your loved ones." He tells you, looking at you with a longing in his eyes. You wonder what's behind that longing and for a moment you almost ask him when suddenly he clears his throat.
"Well, I suppose we're off onto our next adventure." He says, holding his hand out to you. "Shall we?" You take his hand and head off with him.
