A vacation? That might be exactly what he needed. Tephra has grown and had started rebuilding tremendously well since the war. Those who had fled and wanted to return had and those who wanted to stay away were hiding quiet well, so his time and energy were no longer needed quite as much.
His smile softened at the idea as he followed her away from the beach and into the island jungle. The large roots and mossy covered floor were not difficult for him to maneuver. The real challenge were the vines that hung low. They seemed to grow thicker and closer together here than on Tephra soil. He had spent many months getting to know his paths in his homeland, but this place was new in its landscape. The vines clung to his horns wrapping and tangling as he followed Adria. The predicament, however, did not faze him as he simply ripped the vines from their trees, his eyes locked on Adria infront of him.
From this angle it was much more evident that she was expecting life soon, but the roundness to her frame only pulled at his smile more. It gave her petite frame and delicate curves a glow he had not noticed before. She was every ounce the woman he found himself seeking after.
He had spent so much time watching and matching the rhythmic motion of her fluid hips and listening to her soft, caressing voice that he had nearly forgotten to take in the landscape around him. The jungle opened before them into a small grove housing a few banana palms that Adria placed herself beneath turning to look at Jakub. Vines clung to his horns dropping down to frame his large black face as she asked him if her belly bothered him.
What a silly question, it seemed to him, to ask. He looked back at her thoughtfully for a moment, How could something that's apart of you ever bother me? he said his blues softening at the idea. I am sure they will be perfect. After all you helped create them.
Maybe she didn't think for a second after their first meeting that he would fall head over hooves for her, but that is exactly what had happened. She had been on his mind every day since. It was true they did not know much about each other. He had never believed in love or soulmates, but staring at Adria now perfect in everything she was; a leader, a friend, a mother, he was inclined to change his mind. I've missed you. he said dropping his face level to hers, his baritone voice soft and tender.
JAKUB
and out he came, holding his brothers heel
@[Adria]