"Let's," he answers, surprisingly docile about being asked to rest. A wedding gift to his wife, he thinks, but the truth is, he really has used up the bulk of his energy. He'll drowse off in the pudding if he doesn't get some rest now.
The stairs are slow going - walking down feels so much less stable than walking up did - but with a hand gripping the railing and Vex beside him, he doesn't fall. From there, it's a short walk to their room.
Once the bedroom door shuts behind them, Percy breathes out, leaning back against it. Giving his wife (his wife) a wry little smile, he asks, "How serious were you about resting?"
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Date: 2025-01-14 02:18 am (UTC)The stairs are slow going - walking down feels so much less stable than walking up did - but with a hand gripping the railing and Vex beside him, he doesn't fall. From there, it's a short walk to their room.
Once the bedroom door shuts behind them, Percy breathes out, leaning back against it. Giving his wife (his wife) a wry little smile, he asks, "How serious were you about resting?"