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[whitechapelred]

So, what's your New Years resolution?

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[archer_in_green]

Hawke is curled up sleepily next to the fire. "My what?"

[whitechapelred]

[Jack pulls the blanket tighter around Connor, running his finger softly through his lover's golden hair as Hawke's head rests on his knee.] New years resolution. It's a human thing I guess, a way of thinking about the things we want for the coming year. We pick something we want to do or change about our lives and try to make it happen.

[archer_in_green]

"I see. We don't really think in terms of years. Life, like time and the seasons, comes and goes in turns, like a circle." He sighs softly as he leans into Jack. "Though, now is a good time to reflect and think."

[whitechapelred]

[Jack leans in to press a soft kiss on the point of Connor's ear, holding him close.] I know it's not an easy time for you but... I hope I can help keep you warm till the Spring comes.

[archer_in_green]

"Just being near you warms my heart. You make it easy to dream of flowers and warm sunny days."

[whitechapelred]

[Jack kisses his ear again and lays down next to him, pulling the blanket over them both as he stared into the flames with Connor.] I'm glad. I would hate to see the Winter chill get to you.

Flame tells me you and your brothers are having a bonfire for the solstice. Anything I can do to help or is it a private thing?

[archer_in_green]

Connor turns to curl closer to Jack, preferring his warmth to that of the fire. "I would leave the bonfire to Flame, though I'm sure he'd let you help if you asked. You could join us, it's a quiet vigil, symbolically keeping warm while we wait for the sun to return. Sunrise is when the fun begins."

[whitechapelred]

I would be honoured to hold vigil with you, my prince. [Jack kisses Connor slowly, holding him close with an arm around his waist.] And keep you warm till the dawn.

[He nuzzles Connor's neck] So tell me about this fun of which you speak?

[archer_in_green]

Connor sighs happily, running his fingers through Jack's hair. "Food and song, gifts for the children. It's nothing too exciting, most are too tired after being up all night, but it's nice."

[whitechapelred]

Sounds lovely. I'd be honoured to share it with you. I could bake biscuits for everyone for the dawn. [He lets his eyes slip closed as Hawke strokes his hair.] Just being with you is a gift.

[archer_in_green]

"And honey cakes?" Connor asks hopefully. He kisses Jack gently, snuggling closer. "You spoil us so with your sweets."

[whitechapelred]

And honey cakes. [Jack chuckles, stroking Hawke's cheek.] My golden prince, seduced by baked goods. I loves spoiling you, and your brothers. You deserve it.

[archer_in_green]

"I was seduced by a charming boy, picking herbs in the meadow. You were so lovely in the sunlight. I dream of laying with you there with the flowers all around us."

[whitechapelred]

[Jack gives a soft laugh and kisses Connor, slow and deep] I was in love the first time I laid eyes on you. I was so sure I was dreaming,

[archer_in_green]

"Do you dream still, my lovely one? I would make your dreams come true if I could."

[whitechapelred]

You have. [Jack whispers, looking deep into Connor's eyes.] You are making my dream come true. Until I met you I... it had been a long time since I'd had love in my life. Before you, the closest I'd come to a meaningful connection was back alley fumbles and one night stands. And even then I ran when I should have stayed and let myself feel something. Even here when I first arrived I couldn't let myself...[his mind goes back to a pretty young Tim he fooled around with and left before dawn. And how much he regretted that now.] And then there was you and my world changed. I let myself love again because you were in my life.