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Characters: Ariadne and Gawain
Date/Time: Starting Friday, August 5.
Location: Lincoln, NE
Rating: TBD
Warnings: Potential weapons-grade cuteness
Summary: Ariadne comes to Lincoln for a weekend visit.

After a long flight, the plane finally touched down in the city. The view below hadn't been much to look at once they had gotten over the mountains, but the city itself seemed bustling enough from what she could tell.

Walking into the airport, Ariadne looked for Gawain among the people milling there, both on the upper levels and looking over to the balcony.

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[greengawain.insanejournal.com]

"Ah, King's Quest VI! One of the greatest adventure games ever, no doubt," he said with a huge smile. "If we make a godling game, we would do well to emulate the King's Quest series."

[tangledmaze.insanejournal.com]

"But preferably without the Sierra trademark of making it too ridiculously easy to get yourself killed or make the game unfinishable," she said, "I'd go with a model more similar to LucasArts or Broderbund for that."

[greengawain.insanejournal.com]

"That was definitely an annoying part about Sierra games," he agreed. "After all, if we forget our grocery list at home, we don't exactly keel over and die the moment we set foot in a supermaket. Besides, I loved the humor of the LucasArts games ... the Monkey Island series, Day of the Tentacle, Sam and Max Hit the Road, and so forth."

[tangledmaze.insanejournal.com]

"All classics from when I was a kid," she agreed smiling.

"Well, this has been fun," Ariadne said as they came to the end of the gallery walk. "What other charms do you have to show me tonight?"

[greengawain.insanejournal.com]

"Well, I didn't really give you the nickel tour of the store. Would you like that?" he asked.

[tangledmaze.insanejournal.com]

"Sure. Let me get properly acquainted with all your tomes," she said, grinning.

[greengawain.insanejournal.com]

He returned her grin and led her back to the car. Their drive to the store was mostly in silence, but both sported large smiles.

[tangledmaze.insanejournal.com]

"All right. Let's have the grand tour," Ariadne said as they walked inside.

[greengawain.insanejournal.com]

"Alright, here's where I always start, at my 'command center.'" He gestured toward the two front counters, which formed an 'L' shape. Behind the counters, against the wall, was an antique walnut rolltop desk that served as his primary office space. "I've always had a thing for rolltop desks. Turns out Darius does, too. I'm afraid he might accidentally get shut in the top."

[tangledmaze.insanejournal.com]

"My parents have one in their house than my grandfather made," Ariadne said, "But, no, kitties need to be careful around such desks. Wouldn't want any errant tails getting pinched or anything."

[greengawain.insanejournal.com]

"Indeed," he agreed. He gestured at the bookshelves. "All the sections are pretty well marked. You're more than welcome to take a look around, if you like. Or I can show you my flat upstairs."

[tangledmaze.insanejournal.com]

"Do you use the Dewey Decimal System to classify things at all?" Ariadne asked, briefly browsing through.

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[greengawain.insanejournal.com]

Gawain briefly explained to Ariadne how he classified things: in broad categories, as at a chain bookstore. They toured the alcoves in the store, perusing his commendable selection. As the evening wore on, they found themselves gradually becoming more intimate: a playful pat here, a reassuring stroke there, bodies moving closer and closer.

At last the passion they had felt simmering all day reached the next level, and they found themselves gently undressing one another in Gawain's apartment upstairs. Reveling in their nakedness, they showered each other with kisses and strokes for quite some time before progressing to more intense lovemaking. By the time they finished a few hours later, they laughed at the variety of techniques, positions, and venues (on the floor, on the bed, and in the shower) their lovemaking had encompassed within a single evening! They fell asleep in each other's arms.

The next day, a Saturday afternoon, Gawain took Ariadne on a tour of some of the city's other attractions, including a trip to the Super Fair and lunch at a Greek restaurant called The Parthenon, which seemed only appropriate. Later in the day, the weather took a turn for the worse, with nearly horizontal rainfall and hurricane-force winds. Back at the apartment, Gawain made a hasty (but tasty) meal of pasta and salad for Ariadne, and they repaired to the safety of his living room area. They spoke of many things, including the godling game idea and Gawain's very real quest for the Grail. Darius, frightened by the loud storm, joined them on the sofa, and eventually lulled them to sleep with his purring.

Ariadne departed the next day, thus concluding a most delightful weekend. While driving home from the airport, a beaming Gawain reflected on the past few days' activities and took joy in being a knight for such a lovely princess.